Committee of the Whole

1. That the additions to the October 16, 2017 Committee of the Whole agenda be approved.

1. That the presentation regarding the Newmarket GO Station- Draft Mobility Hub Study be received.

That the following items (3-7) be adopted on consent: 3. Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2017 1. That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2017 be received. 4. Newmarket Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2017 1. That the Newmarket Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2017 be received. 5. Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2017 1. That the Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2017 be received. 6. Outstanding Matters List 1. That the outstanding matters list be received. 7. Proclamation Request – October 2017 – Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month 1. That the proclamation request be received; and, Town of Newmarket | Committee of the Whole Minutes | October 16, 2017 | Page 3 of 10 2. That the Town of Newmarket proclaim October 2017 as “Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month”; and, 3. That the Proclamation be advertised in the Town Page and on the Town’s website; and, 4. That Riverwalk Commons be lit in purple on October 25, 2017.

1. That Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning & Building Services Report 2017-39 dated October 16, 2017 regarding Newmarket GO Station – Draft Mobility Hub Station Area Plan be received and the following recommendations be adopted, as amended: a. That Council direct staff to submit Report 2017-39 to Metrolinx as the Town of Newmarket’s comments on the Newmarket GO Station- Draft Mobility Hub study; and, b. That “Improved Wayfinding” along the Tom Taylor Trail be included in Phase 1; and, c. That Subject to York Region Transit (YRT) comments, on-site local bus accommodations through either the sharing of the on-site Mobility Plus spaces with other YRT busses, and/or creating other on-site YRT bus accommodation be included in Phase 1; and, d. That Staff be directed to assess the width of the north/south road connection through the station lands with an understanding that this area is to be pedestrian-focused and maximize opportunities for re-development; and, e. That Metrolinx, through the Technical Transportation Report, thoroughly examine all grade separation options for implementation over the medium and long-term, including road over/under rail and rail over/under road scenarios; and, f. That the Mobility Hub Study address the future Viva usage, GO Bus usage and York Region Transit usage of the existing bus Town of Newmarket | Committee of the Whole Minutes | October 16, 2017 | Page 4 of 10 facility on Eagle Street, given the transit improvements that are envisio

1. That Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2017-32, dated October 2, 2017, entitled “Town-wide Traffic Mitigation Strategy 2017 - Timing” be received and the following recommendations be adopted: a. That the final report be brought back to Council by early Quarter 3 2018; and, b. That staff continue to expedite the process to provide the report sooner, if possible; and, c. That all current road safety, speed management and traffic calming programs that are currently underway, and are in accordance with the principles set out in “Appendix A” (draft strategy) from Development and Infrastructure Services Report ES 2017-29 (Town-wide Traffic Mitigation Strategy 2017), continue as planned throughout the consultation period and until the final strategy document is approved by Council, at which time the programs will be reviewed to plan their conformance with the new approved strategy.

1. That the By-law be amended to remove the $400 application fee on a trial basis for a one year period, and that staff report back after that time.

1. That Corporate Services Report – Financial Services 2017-43 dated October 16, 2017 regarding the existing property tax rebate program for commercial or industrial units be received and the following recommendation be adopted: a. That Council endorse the phase-out of the Vacant Unit Property Tax Rebate program effective for tax year 2018; and, b. That the Regional Municipality of York accepts this endorsement and proceeds to advise the Province of Ontario accordingly.

1. That Corporate Services – Legislative Services Report 2017-19 dated October 16, 2017 entitled “Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Year Policy and Updates to the Election be

1. That Corporate Services Report – Legislative Services – 2017-17 dated October 16, 2017 entitled “ N6 Initiative – Animal Shelter Services – Memorandum of Understanding” be received; and, 2. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Towns of Aurora, East Gwillimbury and Georgina for the provision of Animal Shelter Services for a five year term with an optional one year extension.

That the Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matter: (1) Proposed acquisition of disposition of land by the Municipality as per section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended – Development & Infrastructure Services – Planning and Building Services Closed Session Report 2017-35 regarding a property in Ward 3.

1. That the presentation regarding the 2018 Preliminary Draft Operating and Capital Budgets be received; and, 2. That Corporate Services Report – Financial Services 2017-46 dated October 12, 2017 regarding 2018 Preliminary Draft Operating and Capital budgets be received and that the report and presentation be made available for public comment.

1. That the information package be received and

1. That the Committee of the Whole meeting adjourn at 7:51 PM.