The Newmarket Record

Council

May 15, 2017

Who was there

Present (5): Christina Bisanz, Kelly Broome, Bob Kwapis, John Taylor, Tom Vegh

Absent (1): Jane Twinney

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)

16 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

1. That the additions and corrections to the May 15, 2017 Council Agenda be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
1. That the Powerpoint Presentation regarding the review of the vivaNext Yonge Street project in Newmarket, progress and general outreach updates be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
1. That Mr. Dowson be provided with additional time for his presentation. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
2. That the deputation by Mr. John Dowson regarding the Newmarket Theatre Task Force Report be received and
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Referred
1. That the deputation by Ms. Victoria Sparks and Mr. Kirk Bowden on behalf of the Newmarket Food Pantry regarding the Food Bank update be received. Town of Newmarket | Council Minutes | May 15, 2017 | Page 4 of 26 In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
1. That the deputation by Mr. Peter De lulio in opposition to the Interim Control By-law be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councilor Hempen
Carried
1. That the deputation by Ms. Amber Stewart regarding support for the Interim Control By-law be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
1. That the Council Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2017 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
1. That the Council (Closed Session) Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2017 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2017 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted (sub-items 1 to 34), except sub-item 25. See following sub-item 25 for motion and recorded vote. (1) Additions and Corrections to the Agenda 1. That the additions and corrections to the May 8, 2017 Committee of the Whole Agenda be approved; and, 2. That Committee of the Whole allow more than five deputations. (2) The Licensing Officer and the Council/Committee Coordinator addressed the Committee with a PowerPoint Presentation entitled “Restricted Area for Driving Schools and Instructors”. 1. That the Powerpoint Presentation provided by the Licensing Officer and the Council/Committee Coordinator entitled “Restricted Area for Driving Schools and Instructors” be received. (3) Corporate Services Report – Legislative Services 2017-07 dated April 27, 2017 regarding “Restricted Area for Driving Schools and Instructors.” 1. That Corporate Services Report – Legislative Services 2017-07 dated April 27, 2017 regarding “Restricted Area for Driving Schools and Instructors” be received; and, 2. That Option 1 of the Report be implemented; and, 3. That staff provide a status report on the “Restricted Area” within 12 months of implementing Option 1 of the Report. (4) Ms. Christina Herancourt addressed the Committee with a PowerPoint Presentation entitled “Protect Historic Paddytown.” Town of Newmarket | Council Minutes | May 15, 2017 | Page 7 of 26 1. That the deputation
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Referred
1. That Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services Report 2017-16 dated May 8, 2017 regarding Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment be received and the following recommendations be adopted: a. That the Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment as submitted by Rose Park Avenue for lands municipally known as 400 Park Avenue, 405 and 407 Botsford Street be approved and that staff be directed to prepare the necessary Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments; and, b. That Council request the developer to provide best efforts to accommodate a 3 metre setback; and, c. That Lucila Sandoval, Groundswell Planning, 30 West Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3K1 be notified of this action. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
Town of Newmarket | Council Minutes | May 15, 2017 | Page 16 of 26 1. That Joint CAO/Commissioners, Corporate Services Report – Financial Services 2017-29 dated May 4, 2017 regarding the 2018 Budget Process and Target Update be reconsidered. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
2. That Joint CAO/Commissioners, Corporate Services Report – Financial Services 2017-29 dated May 4, 2017 regarding the 2018 Budget Process and Target Update be
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Broome
Deferred
That Council resolve into Closed Session for the purpose of: (1) Advice subject to solicitor/client privilege as per Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001. [Related to Item 30 being Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2017-19 dated May 15, 2017 regarding a Tertiary Plan Study and an Interim Control By-law for Old Main Street.] Town of Newmarket | Council Minutes | May 15, 2017 | Page 23 of 26 In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
1. That Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2017-19 dated May 15, 2017 regarding a Tertiary Plan Study and an Interim Control By-law for Old Main Street be received and the following recommendations be adopted: a. That Council direct staff to undertake a comprehensive land use, natural heritage, traffic and infrastructure study (the "Study") for Old Main Street, bounded by Main Street by-pass/Main Street North and Bexhill Road as shown on Appendix 'A' (the "Study Area"); and, b. That Council pass an Interim By-law on some of the lands subject to the Study as set out in the by-law presented in Appendix 'B'; and, c. That Council direct staff to send out a Request for Proposal for a consultant to undertake the Study, including assisting in preparing a Tertiary Plan for the Study Area. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None Town of Newmarket | Council Minutes | May 15, 2017 | Page 24 of 26 (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Taylor
Carried
1. That By-law 2017-25, as amended, be enacted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
1. That By-law 2017-30 be enacted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
1. That the Council meeting adjourn at 9:23 PM. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
Secoded by: Councillor Broome 1. That the Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) meeting Minutes of May 8, 2017 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kwapis
Carried

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