The Newmarket Record

Committee of the Whole

June 20, 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 (16 motions)

14 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the addendum items be included in the agenda.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Carried
THAT the PowerPoint Presentation by Mr. Paul Ferguson, President, Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution regarding the Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution 2015 Annual General Meeting be received. AND THAT the Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. Report of the President dated June 6, 2016 regarding the financial statements of Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. (the “Corporation”), the written resolutions of Newmarket – Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (“NT Power”) and appointment of the sole director and auditors be received and the following recommendations be adopted: WHEREAS the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket (the “Sole Shareholder”) is the sole shareholder of the Corporation; AND WHEREAS the Sole Shareholder by a Shareholder Declaration dated November 1, 2000 appointed the Mayor as its legal representative for the purpose of communicating any shareholder consent or approval required by either the terms of the Shareholder Declaration or the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the “OBCA”); AND WHEREAS the Corporation owns a majority of the common shares of NT Power; AND WHEREAS pursuant to s.102(2) of the OBCA where a body corporate is the shareholder of a corporation the corporation shall recognize any individual properly authorized by the body corporate to represent it at meetings of shareholders of the corporation; AND WHEREAS pursuant to s.104 of the OBCA a written resolution dealing with all the matters required to be dealt with at a shareholders meeting and signed by the shareholders ent
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Referred
THAT the PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Roy Huetl, Director-Operations, Maintenance and Monitoring - Environmental Services, The Regional Municipality of York, the Director of Public Works Services and the Manager of Water and Wastewater regarding Water Quality be received.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Carried
THAT the following items be adopted on consent: 3. Development and Infrastructure Services - Public Works Services Report 2016-27 dated June 6, 2016 regarding Sewer Lateral Clearing*. a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services - Public Works Services Report 2016-27 dated June 6, 2016 regarding Sewer Lateral Clearing be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT beginning January 1, 2017, the clearing of all sewer lateral blockages on private properties fall under the responsibility of the owner/resident; ii) AND THAT owners/residents who experience a sewer backup and contact the Town, are provided with a contact for a preselected local plumbing contractor to clear the blockage; iii) AND THAT if the blockage is found and proven to be on municipal property by the preselected local plumbing contractor, any costs incurred by the resident for the investigation be fully reimbursed and where required Town staff clear the blockage and conduct any remedial works. *See Item 24 – Reconsideration. 4. Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-30 dated June 10, 2016 regarding 2016 Reserves and Reserve Funds Budget. a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-30 dated June 10, 2016 regarding 2016 Reserves and Reserve Funds Budget be received and the following recommendation be adopted: i) THAT the projected revenues for the 2016 Reserves and Reserve Funds Budget, as set out in the attachment, be approved. 5. Newmarket Public Library Board M
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Referred
THAT the PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Adrian Cammaert, Senior Planner - Policy and Mr. Kevin Yaraskavitch, Financial Analyst regarding the Parkland Dedication By-law and Report be received.
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services Report 2016-21 dated May 25, 2016 regarding the Town of Newmarket's Parkland Dedication By-law be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the draft Parkland Dedication By-law for the Town of Newmarket as contained in Attachment 1 be received; ii) AND THAT staff be directed to post the draft by-law on the Town's website for 30 days to receive public and stakeholder comments; iii) AND THAT staff report back to the August 29, 2016 Committee of the Whole meeting with the final recommendation for a Parkland Dedication By-law for Council's approval.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
THAT the meeting convene into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing advice that is subject to solicitor/client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose as per Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Carried
& Regional Councillor Taylor a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2016-24 dated May 11, 2016 regarding Savage Road/Sandford Street Traffic Review be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT bicycle lanes be proposed to the households on Sandford Street from Mulock Drive to Savage Road with the possible extension along Savage Road to the Paul Semple Park entrance, and a report be brought back to Council on this issue; ii) AND THAT the households along Savage Road and Sandford Street from Mulock Drive to Savage Road be informed of the traffic calming measures to be implemented.
Moved by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Carried
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Commissioner Report 2016-28 dated June 7, 2016 regarding Sewer and Water Line Warranty Program be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT through this report Council is aware of Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) as a provider of insurance for water and sewer lateral service line protection to the home, as an alternative for residents to policy endorsements which may be available through their own homeowner insurance policies; ii) AND THAT staff further explore means by which residents are advised of insurance programs for water and sewer lateral services lines not covered by the Town.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
a) THAT Corporate Services Commission Report - Legislative Services 2016-13 dated June 8, 2016 regarding 'Housekeeping Amendments: Clothing Donation Bin and Taxi By-law' be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT Council adopt the recommended housekeeping amendments to the Clothing Donation Bin By-law (2013-22), identified in red text and attached as Appendix 'A'; to be amended to reflect that school board properties be excluded from the institutional zones category as defined in the By-law; and Taxi By-law (2013-28), identified in red text and attached as Appendix 'B'; ii) AND THAT consolidated by-laws to regulate clothing donation bins and taxi be brought forward to Council, as amended; iii) AND THAT applicable amendments to the Town's fees and charges by-law regarding taxi licensing be brought forward to Council for the 2017 budget year.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Carried
THAT staff be directed to explore various alternative methods of conducting Committee of the Whole and Council meetings in order to respond to community needs and ensure maximum public participation, by providing greater access to Council's deliberations, and that a report be provided to Council by the end of Q4.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Carried
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services – Public Works Services Report 2016-27 dated June 6, 2016 regarding Sewer Lateral Clearing be reconsidered.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services – Public Works Services Report 2016-27 dated June 6, 2016 regarding Sewer Lateral Clearing be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT beginning January 1, 2017, the clearing of all sewer lateral blockages on private properties fall under the responsibility of the owner/resident; ii) AND THAT owners/residents who experience a sewer backup and contact the Town, are provided with a contact for a preselected local plumbing contractor to clear the blockage; iii) AND THAT if the blockage is found and proven to be on municipal property by the preselected local plumbing contract, the owner would not incur any costs and, to be certain, that any costs that may have been incurred be reimbursed to the homeowner and where required Town staff clear the blockage and conduct any remedial works.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
THAT the meeting convene into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing personal matters about identifiable individuals per Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Carried
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2016-22 dated May 30, 2016 and related Council Extract, Public Meeting Notice, presentation by Mr. Jonathon Rodger, on behalf of Zelinka Priamo Ltd./Hoopp Realty Inc., all deputations and correspondence from Ms. Brenda Cooper, Secretary-Treasurer, Cooper Plating Inc. regarding an Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 1166 and 1186 Nicholson Road be received.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
THAT the meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried

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