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 (18 motions)
18 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
1. That the additions and corrections to the December 4, 2017 Council agenda be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
1. That Ms. Erin Cerenzia be permitted an additional five minutes for her deputation. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
1. That the deputation by Ms. Erin Cerenzia regarding the 2017 Interactive Trench Exhibit and Great War Patriotic Fundraising Dinner be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That the Council Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2017 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
1. That the Committee of the Whole (Special) Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2017 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That the Council Workshop Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2017 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
1. That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of November 27, 2017 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted, except sub-items 7, 11.4, and 30. Note: Sub-items 5 and 32 were dealt with separately, see Items 8 and 9 for the votes. (1) Central York Fire Services Fire Station 4-5 Presentation Council Minutes | Monday, December 4, 2017 | Page 5 of 25 1. That the presentation by Paul McIntosh and Chris Kubbinga, Thomas Brown Architects regarding the Central York Fire Services Fire Station 4-5 be received. (2) Central York Fire Services Headquarters Station 4-5 (Extract and Report) 1. That the Town of Aurora report entitled “Central York Fire Services Headquarters Station 4-5” and related extract be received and the recommendations therein be adopted. (3) Update: Rapid Transit Projects 1. That the presentation by Liza Sheppard, Christopher Scott and Sophia Bittar, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation regarding the Update: Rapid Transit Projects be received. (4) Newmarket Public Library Annual Report Presentation and Newmarket Public Library Report to the Community: 2016-2017 1. That the presentation by Todd Kyle, CEO Newmarket Public Library regarding the Newmarket Public Library Annual Report and the Newmarket Public Library Report to the Community: 2016-2017 be received. (5) Approval of the 2018 Operating and Capital Budgets Presentation This item was dealt with separately under Item 8 below. (6) Deputation by Mr. Edmund Daniels, Maple Lane Lands & Develop
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
1. That sub-items 7, 11.4 and 30 of the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of November 27, 2017 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted. (7) Deputation by Mr. Brad Rogers, Groundswell Urban Planners Inc. regarding Servicing Allocation Update (260 Eagle Street) 1. That the Deputation by Mr. Brad Rogers, Groundswell Urban Planners Inc. regarding Servicing Allocation Update Report, related to the property known as 260 Eagle Street, be received. (11) Servicing Allocation Update 4. That Council grant the requested servicing allocation to the property known as 260 Eagle Street. (30) Permission to Submit a Minor Variance Application – 260 Eagle Street 1. That Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning & Building Services Report 2017-51 dated November 10, 2017 regarding 260 Eagle Street (File Number NP-A-17-13) submitted by 711371 Ontario Corp., be received and that the following recommendation be adopted: a. That whereas the Planning Act limits the ability to apply for a minor variance for a 2 year period following approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment, the owner shall, through a declaration of resolution by Council be permitted to submit an application for minor variance to seek an increased maximum building height from 11.0m (3 storeys) to 12.0 metres (3 storeys). Council Minutes | Monday, December 4, 2017 | Page 14 of 25 In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillo
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
1. That the Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Meeting Minutes of November 27, 2017 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed) Councillor Hempen did not vote on this item due to a previously declared conflict.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
1. That Closed Session Report 2017-50 dated November 27, 2017 be received; and, 2. That the recommendations therein be adopted as amended. Council Minutes | Monday, December 4, 2017 | Page 15 of 25 In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
1. That the confidential direction to staff be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed) Councillor Hempen did not vote on this item due to a previously declared conflict.
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That Confidential Joint CAO/HR/Financial Services Information Reports 2017-13, 14 & 15 dated November 27, 2017 be received; and, 2. That the confidential direction to staff be approved. Council Minutes | Monday, December 4, 2017 | Page 16 of 25 In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
1. That Corporate Services – Legislative Services Report 2017-27 dated November 27, 2017 regarding Proposed Noise By-law be received; and, 2. That the memorandum dated November 30, 2017 entitled “Revisions to the Noise By-law Proposed Fees and Charges” be received; and, 3. That Council approve the “proposed fees and charges for noise exemptions” for the Noise By-law as provided in the attached memorandum; and, 4. That Council approve the amendments to the 2018 Fees and Charges By- law to reflect the “proposed fees and charges for noise exemptions” as provided in the attached memorandum; and, 5. That Council repeal current Noise By-law 2004-94, as amended; and, 6. That Council enact the new Noise By-law attached as Appendix A. Council Minutes | Monday, December 4, 2017 | Page 18 of 25 In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
1. That the proclamation request be received; and, 2. That the Town of Newmarket proclaim December 6, 2017 National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women; and, 3. That the proclamation be advertised on the Town Page and on the Town’s website; and, 4. That Riverwalk Commons be illuminated in purple on December 6, 2017. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That By-laws 2017-65, 2017-66, 2017-67, 2017-68, 2017-69, 2017-70, 2017-71, 2017-72, 2017-73, 2017-74, 2017-75, 2017-76 and 2017-77 be enacted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
1. That staff be directed to work with the property owner at Davis Drive and Patterson Street to maintain the property in accordance with the Town’s applicable By-laws. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Twinney
Carried
1. That By-law 2017-78 be enacted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
1. That the meeting of Council adjourn at 8:06 PM. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Bisanz