Committee of the Whole - Electronic

That the additions and corrections to agenda be approved.

That the presentation provided by Nataliya Kelbas, Project Manager and Craig Binning, Project Director of Hemson Consulting regarding the 2022 Development Charge Study & Community Benefit Charges Strategy be received.

That the presentation provided by Krissy Young, Committee Member, Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake regarding the 2022 Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake be received.

That the deputation provided by Claudia Cozza, Vice President, Newmarket Charitable Gaming Association regarding the Application for a Class C Bingo Hall be received; and, That the deputation provided by Piers Simpkin, Market Brewing Company regarding the Application for a Class C Bingo Hall be received.

That the report entitled ONE Investment dated February 28, 2022 be received; and, That ONE Investment portfolios be added to the municipality’s investment policy as an allowable investment option, as the securities held in the ONE Portfolios consist exclusively of highly-rated, diversified investment instruments that are guaranteed to be eligible investments as defined in O.Reg. 438/97 (as amended) under the Municipal Act; and, That the attached draft by-law be enacted; and, That Council endorse the investment goals set out in this report; and, That the Treasurer be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these recommendations.

That the report entitled Application for a Class C Bingo Hall dated February 28, 2022 be received; and, That Council approves the Market Brewing Company’s application with the condition of two (2) bingos in a seven (7) day period; and, That this decision be forwarded to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for final consideration; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Municipalities across this province collectively spend millions of dollars of taxpayer money and municipal resources developing Official Plans that meet current Provincial planning policy; and, Whereas an Official Plan is developed through months of public consultation and in consideration of Provincial planning policy; and, Whereas our Official Plan is ultimately approved by the province and the Province has the ability at the time of approval to demand any policy changes it feels is necessary to reflect Provincial Planning Policy and goals; and, Whereas currently municipal planning decisions may be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT; formerly the Ontario Municipal Board or “OMB”), an unelected, appointed body that is not accountable to the residents of Newmarket; and, Whereas towns and cities across this Province are repeatedly forced to spend millions of dollars defending Official Plans that have already been approved by the province in expensive and time consuming OLT hearings; and, Whereas lengthy, costly OLT hearings act as a barrier and slow the process of development of housing options including affordable housing options; and, Therefore Be It Resolved: That Newmarket requests the Government of Ontario to dissolve the OLT thereby eliminating one of the most significant sources of red tape and delaying the development of more housing options including affordable housing options in Ontario OR create an adjudication process to only hear cases that challenge a mun

the Town of Newmarket is a member of the Associations of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); and, Whereas the Town of Newmarket supports the work of AMO and wishes to support it further by approving a resolution with respect to appointment for the term of 2022 to 2024; and, Whereas AMO is instrumental in assuring that the needs of the municipalities are considered by the Ontario Government; and, Whereas AMO plays a pivotal role in developing policy framework that has benefits communities throughout Ontario; and, Therefore be it resolved by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket as follows: That the Town of Newmarket Council supports Councillor Bob Kwapis to continue as a candidate for election at the AMO elections and on the Ontario Board of Directors for the Ontario Small Urban Caucus (OSUM); and, That the Town of Newmarket will cover associated costs with an appointment to OSUM of up to $4,000 per year.

That the meeting be adjourned at 4:47 PM.

Whereas Municipalities across this province collectively spend millions of dollars of taxpayer money and municipal resources developing Official Plans that meet current Provincial planning policy; and, Whereas an Official Plan is developed through months of public consultation and in consideration of Provincial planning policy; and, Whereas our Official Plan is ultimately approved by the province and the Province has the ability at the time of approval to demand any policy changes it feels is necessary to reflect Provincial Planning Policy and goals; and, Whereas currently municipal planning decisions may be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT; formerly the Ontario Municipal Board or “OMB”), an unelected, appointed body that is not accountable to the residents of Newmarket; and, Whereas towns and cities across this Province are repeatedly forced to spend millions of dollars defending Official Plans that have already been approved by the province in expensive and time consuming OLT hearings; and, Whereas lengthy, costly OLT hearings act as a barrier and slow the process of development of housing options including affordable housing options; and, Therefore Be It Resolved: 1. That Newmarket requests the Government of Ontario to dissolve the OLT thereby eliminating one of the most significant sources of red tape and delaying the development of more housing options including affordable housing options in Ontario OR create an adjudication process to only hear cases that chal

Whereas the Town of Newmarket is a member of the Associations of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); and, Whereas the Town of Newmarket supports the work of AMO and wishes to support it further by approving a resolution with respect to appointment for the term of 2022 to 2024; and, Whereas AMO is instrumental in assuring that the needs of the municipalities are considered by the Ontario Government; and, Whereas AMO plays a pivotal role in developing policy framework that has benefits communities throughout Ontario; and, Therefore be it resolved by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket as follows: 1. That the Town of Newmarket Council supports Councillor Bob Kwapis to continue as a candidate for election at the AMO elections and on the Ontario Board of Directors for the Ontario Small Urban Caucus (OSUM); and, 2. That the Town of Newmarket will cover associated costs with an appointment to OSUM of up to $4,000 per year.