Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor Morrisonrelated to Item 5.9 Site-Specific Employment Land Conversion Requests, specifically related to the 20 properties within the Mulock Station Area Secondary Plan
Councillor Woodhousein relation to sub-item 11.2 - Appointments to the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee
What was decided (27 motions)
22 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the additions and corrections to the agenda be approved; and, That the Committee of the Whole suspend the Procedure By-law to permit more than five deputations.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Simon
Carried
That the presentations by Paul Ferguson regarding the Newmarket Hydro Holdings 2018 Annual General Meeting and Gianni Creta regarding the ENVI 2018 Annual General Meeting be received.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
That the deputation by Danielle Koren regarding Routes Connecting Communities be received.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
That the deputation by John Day regarding Property Water Damage be received.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
That the deputation regarding Traffic Signage on Wayne Drive be received and
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Simon
Referred
That the deputation by Chris Howie regarding the Protection of Trees on Private Property be received.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
That the deputation by Catherine Wellesley regarding the Protection of Trees on Private Property be received.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
That the deputation by Edie Andrews regarding the Protection of Trees on Private Property be received.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
That the deputation by John McGovern regarding Site-Specific Employment Land Conversion Requests be received.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
That sub-items 5.3, 5.4, 5.6, 5.10, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13, 5.15, 5.16, 5.17, 5.18 and 5.19 be adopted on consent. See following sub-items 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.7, 5.9 and 5.14 for motions.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
That the Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. Report of the President dated June 4, 2019 regarding the financial statements of Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. (the “Corporation”), the written resolutions of Newmarket – Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (“NT Power”), the written resolutions of Envi Networks Ltd. (“Envi”) and appointment of the sole director and auditors be received and the following recommendations be adopted: Whereas the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket (the “Sole Shareholder”) is the sole shareholder of the Corporation; and, Whereas the Sole Shareholder by a Shareholder Declaration dated November 1, 2000 appointed the Mayor as its legal representative for the purpose of communicating any shareholder consent or approval required by either the terms of the Shareholder Declaration or the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the “OBCA”); and, Whereas the Corporation owns a majority of the common shares of NT Power and Envi; and, Whereas pursuant to s.102(2) of the OBCA where a body corporate is the shareholder of a corporation the corporation shall recognize any individual properly authorized by the body corporate to represent it at meetings of shareholders of the corporation; and, Whereas pursuant to s.104 of the OBCA a written resolution dealing with all the matters required to be dealt with at a shareholders meeting and signed by the shareholders entitled to vote at that meeting satisfies all requirements of the OBCA relating to that meeting of shareholders; Now therefo
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Referred
That the report entitled Protection of Trees on Private Property dated June 17, 2019 be received; and, That the presentation regarding Protection of Trees on Private Property be received; and, That staff be directed to take the proposed approach for internal and public consultation; and, That following the internal and public consultation, issues identified in this report, together with comments from the public, and Committee, be addressed by staff in a comprehensive report to the Committee of the Whole with a draft by-law; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
That the report entitled Implications of Bill 108 – More Homes More Choices Act dated June 17, 2019 be received; and, That the report entitled Implications of Bill 108 – More Homes More Choices Act dated June 17, 2019 be submitted to the province as feedback; and, That a copy of the report be sent to the Honourable Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and MPP Newmarket-Aurora, and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) for their consideration; and, That Council call on the province to engage in significant and meaningful consultation with municipalities prior to the development of the regulations; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
That the report entitled Youth Engagement, Diversity and Inclusivity, and Consultation on the Environment dated June 17, 2019 be received; and, That staff be directed to continue the initiatives related to Youth Engagement and Diversity and Inclusivity that are outlined in this report; and, That staff be directed to plan a Climate Change Open House for Fall 2019 and a Spring 2020 e-Waste Collection event as part of a one-year pilot environmental consultation program and report back in 2020 with a review of this program; and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Simon, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
That the report entitled Site-Specific Employment Area Conversion Requests dated June 17, 2019 be received; and, That Council support the Site-Specific Employment Area Conversion Requests submitted to York Region regarding the following properties: 520, 521, 550 & 630 Newpark Boulevard (Weston Consulting) That Council also support the Site-Specific Employment Area Conversion Request submitted to York Region regarding 1240 Twinney Drive & 1250 Davis Drive (Rice Group) subject to: the inclusion of a purpose-built rental development in the area identified as ‘Block A’ on Map 15 of Zoning By-law 2010-40; and, the owner executing an agreement with the Town including a commitment that any rental building remain rental for a minimum of 20 years; and, a percentage of the units being made available to Housing York; and, That the report entitled Site-Specific Employment Area Conversion Requests dated June 17, 2019 be submitted to York Region as input to the Municipal Comprehensive Review; and, That Attachment 2 to the report entitled Site-Specific Employment Area Conversion Requests dated June 17, 2019, be submitted to the province; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Simon
Carried
2. That Council support the Site-Specific Employment Area Conversion Requests submitted to York Region regarding the following properties: b. 20 properties within the Mulock Station Area Secondary Plan (Town of Newmarket).
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Simon
Carried
Strategic Leadership Team/Operational Leadership Team recommend that the following be
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Kwapis The
Referred
That Council direct staff to bring back a report which outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Province, the Region and the Town in relation to recycling and diversion and provides the following: information on what work is currently being done to address the reduction and eventual elimination of single use plastics; and, clear options for Council to consider to ensure the town is taking steps within its jurisdiction to reduce and eventually eliminate single use plastics.
Moved by Councillor Simon, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
That the petitions regarding traffic issues in Ward 1 be received and
Moved by Councillor Simon, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Referred
That the Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters: Land Exchange of Town Land and a Property in Ward 5 - A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 Appointments to Audit Committee and Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees as per Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
1. That staff be directed to hold a Public Information Centre on the Stickwood Walker Farm building design and arrange a meeting between the Ward 1 Councillor and local concerned residents.
Moved by Councillor Simon, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
2. That the presentation and deputations regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 900 Mulock Drive / 605 Ferndale Ave - Stickwood Walker Farm be received.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:28 PM.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
1. That the report entitled Site-Specific Employment Area Conversion Requests dated June 17, 2019 be received; and, 2. That Council support the Site-Specific Employment Area Conversion Requests submitted to York Region regarding the following properties: a. 520, 521, 550 & 630 Newpark Boulevard (Weston Consulting) 3. That Council also support the Site-Specific Employment Area Conversion Request submitted to York Region regarding 1240 Twinney Drive & 1250 Davis Drive (Rice Group) subject to: a. the inclusion of a purpose-built rental development in the area identified as ‘Block A’ on Map 15 of Zoning By-law 2010-40; and, b. the owner executing an agreement with the Town including a commitment that any rental building remain rental for a minimum of 20 years; and, c. a percentage of the units being made available to Housing York; and, 4. That the report entitled Site-Specific Employment Area Conversion Requests dated June 17, 2019 be submitted to York Region as input to the Municipal Comprehensive Review; and, 5. That Attachment 2 to the report entitled Site-Specific Employment Area Conversion Requests dated June 17, 2019, be submitted to the province; and, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Simon
Carried
The Strategic Leadership Team/Operational Leadership Team recommend that the following be
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Referred
1. That Council direct staff to bring back a report which outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Province, the Region and the Town in relation to recycling and diversion and provides the following: a. information on what work is currently being done to address the reduction and eventual elimination of single use plastics; and, b. clear options for Council to consider to ensure the town is taking steps within its jurisdiction to reduce and eventually eliminate single use plastics.
Moved by Councillor Simon, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That the Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters: a. Land Exchange of Town Land and a Property in Ward 5 - A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 b. Appointments to Audit Committee and Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees as per Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Morrison