Committee of the Whole

THAT the items listed on the agenda as addendum items be included.

THAT the presentation by Ms. Debra Scott, President and CEO, Newmarket Chamber of Commerce regarding Year in Review - Smart Commute Central York be received.

THAT the presentation by Mr. Peter Sturrup, Headmaster, Pickering College regarding Campus Plans be received.

THAT the deputation by Mr. David Hanson, Newmarket Soccer Club regarding Artificial Turf Soccer Fields be received.

a) THAT Community Services Report - Recreation and Culture 2015-03 regarding Artificial Turf Soccer Field be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT Council direct staff to explore a partnership agreement with York Region District School Board for the construction and ongoing operation of an Artificial Turf Sports Field; ii) AND THAT staff report back at the April 13, 2015 Committee of the Whole with information related to York Region District School Board’s timing on this matter.

a) THAT the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Minutes of November 18, 2014 be received; b) AND THAT the request for an additional accessible parking space to be added to Main Street between Botsford Street and Timothy Street be

a) THAT Joint CAO/Commissioners, Community Services, Corporate Services, Development and Infrastructure Services Report 2015-02 dated February 26, 2015 regarding

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2015-20 dated March 5, 2015 regarding 'Water Street Crossing - Update' be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the implementation of a pedestrian traffic signal not be pursued at this time; ii) AND THAT a pedestrian refuge island be considered as the medium term solution to enhancing pedestrian safety; iii) AND THAT a consultant be retained to design a pedestrian refuge island, conduct a safety review and provide costing and that the report be brought back to Council for final approval; iv) AND THAT the design options explore preserving the left turn movements while addressing any safety issues; iv) AND THAT a copy of this report and Council extract be forwarded to representatives of Metrolinx and York Region.

a) THAT the correspondence from the Town of Aurora dated February 10, 2015 regarding Interchange at Highway 404 and St. John's Sideroad be received and endorsed; i) AND THAT the ongoing request of the Town of Newmarket for a Mulock Drive Interchange at Highway 404 be supported; ii) AND THAT a third lane be constructed from the current termination in Aurora north to Green Lane.

THAT the PowerPoint presentation by the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer regarding the 2015 Preliminary Draft Budget be received.

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2015-20 dated March 18, 2015 regarding Decision Packages and Infrastructure Levy be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT Council direct staff to move forward with Option G as indicated in the enhancement options; ii) AND THAT splash pads (line 105) move from the

a) THAT staff provide a report within 120 days on the use of the funds budgeted for the Business Development Officer position; b) AND THAT staff advise of the recommended approach for realignment of the added resource and provide goals, timelines, implementation and projected outcomes for each of the next five years.

a) THAT staff provide a report outlining the cost of increasing the frequency of the Community Survey to an annual basis for the period of 2015 to 2018.

a) THAT staff provide a report within 90 days outlining the required resources, related costs and sources of funding available to implement a targeted marketing program to advance the redevelopment of Davis Drive properties for implementation by Q4 2015; b) AND THAT the report include how this can be accomplished without impacting the current and proposed economic development plans initiatives.

a) THAT Council grant pre-budget approval for up to $1000.00 for the annual Community Garage Sale and Ian Gray Award for staff to coordinate with community volunteers.

THAT the meeting adjourn.

THAT the following items be adopted on consent: 5. Correspondence dated February 19, 2015 from Ms. Karen Beaulieu, Fundraising Coordinator, Canadian Cancer Society requesting an exemption from the Noise By-law for the 2015 Relay for Life event scheduled for June 19, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to June 20, 2015 at 7:00 a.m. a) THAT the correspondence dated February 19, 2015 from Ms. Karen Beaulieu, Fundraising Coordinator, Canadian Cancer Society, Holland River Community Office, requesting an exemption from the Noise By-law for the 2015 Relay for Life event at Pickering College from June 19, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. to June 20, 2015 at 7:00 a.m. be received and approved subject to notification being provided to area residents; b) AND THAT Ms. Beaulieu be notified in this regard. 6. Correspondence received from Mr. James Nuttall, O.M.C., 1st Newmarket Group Commissioner, Scouts Canada requesting proclamation of October 16 and October 17, 2015 as 'Scouts Apple Days' in the Town of Newmarket. a) THAT the correspondence from Mr. James Nuttall, O.M.C., 1st Newmarket Commissioner, Scouts Canada be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim October 16 and 17, 2015 as 'Scouts Apple Days'; ii) AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca 7. Correspondence dated March 2, 2015 from Ms. Andrea McKechnie, Support Committee - Tagging Coordinator, Queen's York Rangers, 2799 Army Cadet Cor

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2015- 20 dated March 5, 2015 regarding 'Water Street Crossing - Update' be received and the following recommendations be adopted: Town of Newmarket I Committee of the Whole Minutes – Monday, March 23, 2015 9 of i) THAT the implementation of a pedestrian traffic signal not be pursued at this time; ii) AND THAT a pedestrian refuge island be considered as the medium term solution to enhancing pedestrian safety; iii) AND THAT a consultant be retained to design a pedestrian refuge island, conduct a safety review and provide costing and that the report be brought back to Council for final approval; iv) AND THAT the design options explore preserving the left turn movements while addressing any safety issues; iv) AND THAT a copy of this report and Council extract be forwarded to representatives of Metrolinx and York Region.

a) THAT staff provide a report within 120 days on the use of the funds budgeted for the Business Development Officer position; Town of Newmarket I Committee of the Whole Minutes – Monday, March 23, 2015 11 of b) AND THAT staff advise of the recommended approach for realignment of the added resource and provide goals, timelines, implementation and projected outcomes for each of the next five years.