The Newmarket Record

Committee of the Whole

March 21, 2016

Who was there

Present (4): Christina Bisanz, John Taylor, Jane Twinney, Tom Vegh

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (14 motions)

13 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the addendum items be included on the agenda.
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Carried
THAT the PowerPoint Presentation by Ms. Sharon Sterling, Director, Transportation Planning, WSP Canada Inc. regarding Hospital Area Parking Review be received.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
THAT the PowerPoint Presentation by the Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk and the Manager of Customer Services regarding 'Customer Complaint Policy' be received.
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2016-17 dated March 2, 2016 entitled 'Hospital Area Parking Review' be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the Strategic Action Plan contained in Appendix A of this report be implemented with the exception of Item 9.2i) to address parking issues in the Southlake Regional Health Centre area; ii) AND THAT a copy of this report and the Council Extract and the WSP report be forwarded to representatives of Southlake Regional Health Centre and the Property Owner and Property Management of the Medical Arts Building on Lundy's Lane and Dixon Medical on Bayview Parkway for their review and coordination with Town staff; iii) AND THAT increased municipal enforcement be a key consideration through the next budget cycle.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
& Regional Councillor Taylor a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2016-08 dated March 8, 2016 regarding Regional Municipality of York - Road Rehabilitation Program Request for Exemption from the Noise By-law be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT a by-law to exempt the Regional Municipality of York from the Noise By-law (2004-94) be enacted to facilitate their road rehabilitation program on Prospect Street in the Town of Newmarket for a period from April 11, 2016 to June 10, 2016 between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday; ii) AND THAT the Regional Municipality of York notify area residents one week prior to the start of the work.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
& Regional Councillor Taylor a) THAT the Town of Newmarket enter into an agreement with the City of Vaughan for the provision of accessible taxicab services; i) AND THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee work with Town staff to develop a communication and marketing plan.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
a) THAT the correspondence by Mr. Jack Hurst, President, Triton Sales & Marketing Inc. be received; i) AND THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim April 4 to 17, 2016 as 'Stop the Illegal and Illicit Trade of Wildlife in York Region Weeks'; ii) AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
a) THAT the correspondence from Mr. Jason Hagan, LAS Program Manager, Association of Municipalities of Ontario requesting support of resolution regarding 'Prudent Investor Standard' be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) WHEREAS municipalities are required to invest their reserves in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001 and Ontario Regulation 438/97 (as amended), which specifically outlines allowable investments; ii) AND WHEREAS to ensure the sustainability and sound stewardship of the municipality's investments, the municipality is of the opinion that changes should be made to the Municipal Act, 2001 and Ontario Regulation 438/97 (as amended), to allow for the prudent investment of reserves, if those investments are professionally managed and part of a broader investment strategy; iii) AND WHEREAS the Prudent Investor Standard is an industry accepted best practice in effectively managing a portfolio of investments, and the Standard applies to investments, not in isolation, but in the context of the portfolio of investments and as part of an overall strategy, that should incorporate acceptable risk and return objectives suitable to the stakeholders; iv) AND WHEREAS the Province is conferring "Prudent Investor" status on the City of Toronto to enable greater diversification in portfolio management; v) AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Local Authority Services (LAS), and the Municipal Finance Officers Association of Ontario
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
THAT the presentation by Ms. Lauren Capilongo, Malone Given Parsons Ltd. regarding an Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for the properties known as 429/445 Harry Walker Parkway South be received.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
THAT the presentation by Mr. Brad Rogers, Groundswell Urban Planners Inc. regarding an Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - 260 Eagle Street, deputations and all correspondence be received.
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
THAT the meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
THAT the following items be adopted on consent: 3. Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2016-09 dated February 10, 2016 regarding 955-995 Mulock Drive, Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision - Lorne Park Gardens Inc. - Letter Received from YRSCC 969 and YRCC 944. Town of Newmarket I Committee of the Whole Minutes – Monday, March 21, 2016 3 of a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2016-09 dated February 10, 2016 regarding the letter received from YRSCC 969 and YRCC 944 with respect to the Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Lorne Park Gardens Inc. located at 955-995 Mulock Drive be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the Town not consider assuming responsibility for maintenance of the storm sewer system located within the YRSCC 969 and YRCC 944 lands; ii) AND THAT Ms. Wendy Gamoyda, President of YRSCC 969 and Mr. Scott Stewart, President of YRCC 944 be notified of this action. 4. Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2016-11 dated March 1, 2016 regarding Cedar Manor Residential Subdivision Phase 2 Request for Final Acceptance and Assumption. a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2016-11 dated March 1, 2016 regarding the Final Acceptance and Assumption of Underground Works be received and the fo
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Referred
a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2016-08 dated March 8, 2016 regarding Regional Municipality of York - Road Rehabilitation Program Request for Exemption from the Noise By-law be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT a by-law to exempt the Regional Municipality of York from the Noise By-law (2004-94) be enacted to facilitate their road rehabilitation program on Prospect Street in the Town of Newmarket for a period from April 11, 2016 to June 10, 2016 between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday; ii) AND THAT the Regional Municipality of York notify area residents one week prior to the start of the work.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
a) THAT the Town of Newmarket enter into an agreement with the City of Vaughan for the provision of accessible taxicab services; Town of Newmarket I Committee of the Whole Minutes – Monday, March 21, 2016 12 of i) AND THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee work with Town staff to develop a communication and marketing plan.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz
Carried

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