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 (19 motions)
19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
a) THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to accommodate additional time requested for the deputations.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
a) THAT the deputation and PowerPoint presentation by Jack Blommesteyn in opposition to the Integrity Commissioner’s Report be received.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
a) THAT the deputations and PowerPoint presentations by Alexander and Nicholas Blommesteyn in opposition to the Integrity Commissioner’s Report be received.
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Emanuel
Carried
a) THAT the deputation by John Blommesteyn in opposition to the Integrity Commissioner’s Report be received.
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Emanuel
Carried
a) THAT the presentation by Ms. Suzanne Craig, Integrity Commissioner with respect to the report findings of a breach of Code of Conduct be received.
Moved by Councillor Emanuel, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
a) THAT the report of the Integrity Commissioner dated December 3, 2013 be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT Council support the report findings; ii) AND THAT penalties provided for in the report be waived should the Respondent provide a written apology to the Mayor on or before December 13, 2013; iii) AND THAT the Integrity Commissioner remain seized of this matter and reserve the option to vary her recommendation on or before December 16, 2013; iv) AND THAT staff bring back options to the December 16, 2013 Council meeting of details associated with the feasibility of an incremental means of suspending remuneration.
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
v) THAT Council suspends the remuneration paid to the Respondent for a period of thirty days.
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
a) THAT the PowerPoint presentation by the Supervisor of By-law Enforcement and the By-law Enforcement/Property Standards Officer with respect to the Comprehensive Review of the Sign By-law be received.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
b) THAT the deputations by Mr. Roy Dzucko of CBS Outdoor and Mr. Sid Catalano of Pattison Signs with respect to the Comprehensive Review of the Sign By-law be received.
Moved by Councillor Emanuel, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
c) THAT Corporate Services - Legislative Services Report 2013-47 dated November 12, 2013 regarding "Comprehensive Review of Sign By-law" be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT Council adopt the Final Draft Sign By-law attached as Appendix "A"; ii) AND THAT the following fees be included in the Fees and Charges By-law for the 2014 Budget: Service Provided Fee (Excludes HST) Ground Sign $400.00 Fascia Sign $400.00 Mural Sign $400.00 Projecting Sign $400.00 Construction Information Sign $400.00 Hoarding Sign $400.00 New Home Development Sign $100.00 Portable / Mobile Sign $100.00 Inflatable Sign $400.00 Banner $100.00 Election Sign Deposit $250.00 Billboard Sign $1,500.00 Billboard Sign Renewal $500.00 Variance Fee – Staff Review $250.00 Variance Fee – Committee $500.00 Sign Removal $150.00 Election Sign Removal (per sign) $25.00 iii) AND THAT Council repeal By-law 2009-79.
Moved by Councillor Emanuel, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
THAT the PowerPoint presentation by the Director of Legislative Services regarding the Voting Method Options, 2014 Municipal Election be received. a) THAT Corporate Services – Joint Legislative Services & Information Technology Services Report 2013-43 dated November 29, 2013 regarding “Voting Method Options, 2014 Municipal Election” be received and the following recommendations be considered at the January 13, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting: i) THAT Council endorse Option 2, “Use of Internet Voting” as outlined in this report for use in the 2014 municipal election; ii) AND THAT a by-law be brought forward for consideration by Council to authorize the use of alternative voting equipment and an alternative voting method in the 2014 municipal election accordance with Section 42 1 (a) and (b) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996; iii) AND THAT the public be invited to comment on Joint Legislative Services & Information Technology Services Report 2013-43 in advance of the January 13, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent Council meeting where the report and authorizing by-law is considered.
Moved by Councillor Emanuel, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2013-48 dated December 4, 2013 regarding the 2013-2017 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be received and the following recommendation be adopted: a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2013-48 dated December 4, 2013 regarding the Town of Newmarket 2013-2017 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be received and that Council approve the Town of Newmarket 2013-2017 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Emanuel
Carried
a) THAT the Correspondence dated October 24, 2013 from Mr. Bruce Macgregor, Chief Administrative Officer, Regional Municipality of York regarding Regional Council Representation and the Memorandum from Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk regarding current disposition of this matter by York Region municipalities be received.
Moved by Councillor Emanuel, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
b) THAT the Special Committee of the Whole resolve into a closed session for the purpose of discussing litigation before the Ontario Municipal Board (Marianneveille Developments Ltd. – Glenway) and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
Moved by Councillor Emanuel, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
a) THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of December 5, 2013 be received.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
a) THAT the excerpt including the recommendation that the Accessibility Advisory Committee endorses the draft 2013-2017 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan as presented, with the minor terminology modifications suggested and request that it be forwarded to Council for approval be received.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
a) THAT Appendix “C” to Corporate Services – Legislative Services Report 2013-47 dated November 12, 2013 with respect to “Comprehensive Review of Sign By-law” be received.
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
a) THAT the meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2013-48 dated December 4, 2013 regarding the 2013-2017 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be received and the following recommendation be adopted: 6 Town of Newmarket I Special Committee of the Whole Minutes – December 9, 2013 6 of a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2013-48 dated December 4, 2013 regarding the Town of Newmarket 2013-2017 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be received and that Council approve the Town of Newmarket 2013-2017 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Emanuel