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 (26 motions)
22 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the addendum item be included in the agenda. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
THAT the presentation by Ms. Debra Scott, Smart Commute Central York regarding the Annual Program Update – Smart Commute Central York be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Broome-Plumley, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
THAT the deputation by Mr. David Kempton, Cycle Newmarket regarding potential bicycle lanes on Prospect Street be received and
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Referred
THAT the Council Minutes of April 4, 2016 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
THAT the Council Workshop Record of April 11, 2016 be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
THAT the Council Workshop Record of April 18, 2016 be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
THAT the Council Workshop (Closed Session) Record of April 18, 2016 be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes of April 18, 2016 be received and the following recommendations be adopted: 9. THAT the deputation by Mr. Jeffrey Peterson regarding relief from development charges for the property known as 415 Queen Street be received and
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Referred
a) THAT the deputation by Mr. Nathan Schaper regarding the Blue Dot campaign be received; b) AND THAT the Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes of March 2, 2016 be received; c) AND THAT the deputation by Ms. Christine Glenn and Ms. Jen Turla, Blue Dot York Region be received and the following recommendations be forwarded to Council, endorsing the principles of the Blue Dot Movement: i) WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket understands that people are part of the environment, and that a healthy environment is inextricably linked to the well-being of our community; ii) NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Town of Newmarket finds and declares that: 1. All people have the right to live in a healthy environment, including: • The right to breathe clean air • The right to drink clean water • The right to consume safe food • The right to access nature • The right to know about pollutants and contaminants released into the local environment • The right to participate in decision-making that will affect the environment The Town of Newmarket has the responsibility, within its jurisdiction, to respect, protect, fulfill and promote these rights. 2. The Town of Newmarket shall apply the precautionary principle: where threats of serious or irreversible damage to human health or the environment exist, the Town shall take cost effective measures to prevent the degradation of the environment and protect the health of its citizens. Lack of full scientific certainty shall not be vie
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
WHEREAS a municipal Official Plan is the basis for substantial long term capital/infrastructure investments by local municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket has an Official Plan that respects and reflects Places To Grow as well as all other Provincial Planning Legislation; AND WHEREAS The Town of Newmarket’s Official Plan has been approved by the Region of York and the Province of Ontario, and is therefore deemed to be in compliance with the planning requirements of those two governments; AND WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket has planned for, and will meet, all intensification and population targets as set out in Regional and Provincial planning legislation and policies; AND WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket wishes to have control of local planning decisions while meeting all Regional and Provincial legislation and policies; AND WHEREAS local planning decisions which require local knowledge and public input are best made by local planning staff and local Councils as long as they meet all Regional and Provincial planning legislation and policies: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Newmarket call for the Province’s Ontario Municipal Board review to provide significant and meaningful amendments and process changes that give authority to local control of planning decisions; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Province ensures municipal compliance to provincial legislation and policy through a more rigorous review and approval process related to Official Plans and not through
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
THAT the deputation by Mr. John Blommesteyn regarding a Motion with respect to the Ontario Municipal Board be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
a) THAT all deputations regarding the Clock Tower development be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
& Regional Councillor Taylor a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services Report 2016-14 dated April 7, 2016 regarding Application for Zoning By-law Amendment be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the application for Zoning By-law Amendment, as re-submitted by Main Street Clock Inc. for lands being located at the southwest corner of Main Street South and Park Avenue, municipally known as 178, 180, 184, 188, 190 and 194 Main Street be
Moved by Councillor Sponga
Referred
THAT Council expands the pilot project to include Ward 5 with respect to Corporate Services - Legislative Services Report 2016-04 regarding Ward 2 Egg Laying Hens Pilot Project adopted at the February 8, 2016 Council meeting. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Minutes of April 18, 2016 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
a) THAT Closed Session Joint Corporate Services - Legal Services and Development and Infrastructure Services – Planning and Building Services Report 2016-12 dated April 18, 2016 regarding strategic land acquisition be received; b) AND THAT staff proceed as directed at the April 18, 2016 Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Meeting. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
a) THAT Corporate Services – Legal Services and Development and Infrastructure Services – Planning and Building Services Joint (Closed Session) Report 2016-03 dated April 11, 2016 regarding Secondary Plan Appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board: Update on Settlement Discussions be received; b) AND THAT the recommendations in Corporate Services – Legal Services and Development and Infrastructure Services – Planning and Building Services Joint (Closed Session) Report 2016-03 be adopted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
a) THAT the correspondence from Ms. Susan Cancelli, Community Living Newmarket/Aurora District be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim May, 2016 as Community Living Month; ii) AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca iii) AND THAT Riverwalk Commons be lit blue and green on the evening of May 11, 2016 in support of Community Living and inclusion of people. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
THAT By-laws 2016-17, 2016-18 and 2016-19 be enacted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Broome-Plumley, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
THAT By-law 2016-21 be enacted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Broome-Plumley
Carried
THAT the meeting adjourn. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
THAT the Council Workshop Record of April 11, 2016 be received. Town of Newmarket I Council Minutes – Monday, April 25, 2016 4 of In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
WHEREAS a municipal Official Plan is the basis for substantial long term capital/infrastructure investments by local municipalities; Town of Newmarket I Council Minutes – Monday, April 25, 2016 11 of AND WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket has an Official Plan that respects and reflects Places To Grow as well as all other Provincial Planning Legislation; AND WHEREAS The Town of Newmarket’s Official Plan has been approved by the Region of York and the Province of Ontario, and is therefore deemed to be in compliance with the planning requirements of those two governments; AND WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket has planned for, and will meet, all intensification and population targets as set out in Regional and Provincial planning legislation and policies; AND WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket wishes to have control of local planning decisions while meeting all Regional and Provincial legislation and policies; AND WHEREAS local planning decisions which require local knowledge and public input are best made by local planning staff and local Councils as long as they meet all Regional and Provincial planning legislation and policies: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Newmarket call for the Province’s Ontario Municipal Board review to provide significant and meaningful amendments and process changes that give authority to local control of planning decisions; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Province ensures municipal compliance to provincial legislation and policy through a more rigorous re
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services Report 2016-14 dated April 7, 2016 regarding Application for Zoning By-law Amendment be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the application for Zoning By-law Amendment, as re-submitted by Main Street Clock Inc. for lands being located at the southwest corner of Main Street South and Park Avenue, municipally known as 178, 180, 184, 188, 190 and 194 Main Street be
Moved by Councillor Sponga
Referred
THAT Council expands the pilot project to include Ward 5 with respect to Corporate Services - Legislative Services Report 2016-04 regarding Ward 2 Egg Laying Hens Pilot Project adopted at the February 8, 2016 Council meeting. Town of Newmarket I Council Minutes – Monday, April 25, 2016 14 of In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
THAT the meeting adjourn. Town of Newmarket I Council Minutes – Monday, April 25, 2016 21 of In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Vegh