The Newmarket Record

Council

May 27, 2019

Who was there

Present (9): Christina Bisanz, Kelly Broome, Bob Kwapis, Trevor Morrison, Grace Simon, John Taylor, Jane Twinney, Tom Vegh, Victor Woodhouse

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 (23 motions)

23 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the additions and corrections to the agenda be approved.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse
That the presentation regarding VivaNext be received.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse
That the presentation regarding Transportation Services in the Town of Newmarket be received.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse
That the deputation provided by Jon Aston representing Common Ground - York Region be received.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse
That the Council Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2019 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse
That the Special Committee of the Whole MeetingcMinutes of May 6, 2019 and the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of May 6, 2019 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse
That the Closed Session presentation regarding proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of properties in Ward 5 and Ward 2 be received and that the confidential direction to staff be approved.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse
That the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2019 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2019 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of May 21, 2019 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Simon
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse
That Report 2019-08 dated April 29, 2019 entitled Potential Disposition of Hollingsworth Arena Lands be received; and, That, based upon the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole to adopt an amended recommendation in Planning & Building Report 2019-40 to endorse in principle the notion of redeveloping the properties municipally known as 693 Davis Drive, 713 Davis Drive and a portion of 35 Patterson Street, in a manner generally consistent with the conceptual drawings entitled “Scenario 1 – Site Plan” and “Scenario 1 – Aerial View”, Council declare surplus and approve the sale of the southerly 21 metres of the Hollingsworth Arena lands (the “21 Metres”); and, That the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to execute a conditional agreement of purchase and sale with Briarwood (NWMKT) Inc. (the “Purchaser”) for the sale of the 21 Metres, as applicable, based substantially on the terms set out in this report, and as may be modified as considered reasonably necessary by the Chief Administrative Officer and/or the Municipal Solicitor, as amended;and, That Planning staff be directed to execute the necessary authorization for the Purchaser to submit the relevant development application as representative of the Town regarding the 21 metres; and, That Council authorize access to the 21 metres, by the Purchaser to conduct environmental and geotechnical investigations prior to execution of the conditional agreement of purchase and sale, and that staff be directed to execute such
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
In favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse
​That By-law 2019-39 be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:56 PM.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That the additions and corrections to the agenda be approved. In Favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
1. That the presentation regarding VivaNext be received. In Favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
1. That the presentation regarding Transportation Services in the Town of Newmarket be received. In Favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
1. That the Council Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2019 be approved. In Favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
1. That the Special Committee of the Whole MeetingcMinutes of May 6, 2019 and the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of May 6, 2019 be approved. In Favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
1. That the Closed Session presentation regarding proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of properties in Ward 5 and Ward 2 be received and that the confidential direction to staff be approved. In Favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
1. That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2019 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted. In Favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
1. That the Committee of the Whole Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of May 21, 2019 be approved. In Favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Simon
Carried
1. That Report 2019-08 dated April 29, 2019 entitled Potential Disposition of Hollingsworth Arena Lands be received; and, 2. That, based upon the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole to adopt an amended recommendation in Planning & Building Report 2019-40 to endorse in principle the notion of redeveloping the properties municipally known as 693 Davis Drive, 713 Davis Drive and a portion of 35 Patterson Street, in a manner generally consistent with the conceptual drawings entitled “Scenario 1 – Site Plan” and “Scenario 1 – Aerial View”, Council declare surplus and approve the sale of the southerly 21 metres of the Hollingsworth Arena lands (the “21 Metres”); and, 3. That the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to execute a conditional agreement of purchase and sale with Briarwood (NWMKT) Inc. (the “Purchaser”) for the sale of the 21 Metres, as applicable, based substantially on the terms set out in this report, and as may be modified as considered reasonably necessary by the Chief Administrative Officer and/or the Municipal Solicitor, as amended;and, 4. That Planning staff be directed to execute the necessary authorization for the Purchaser to submit the relevant development application as representative of the Town regarding the 21 metres; and, 5. That Council authorize access to the 21 metres, by the Purchaser to conduct environmental and geotechnical investigations prior to execution of the conditional agreement of purchase and sale, and that staff be directed
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
That the deputation provided by Jon Aston representing Common Ground - York Region be received. In Favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried

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