The Newmarket Record

Council

April 24, 2017

Who was there

Present (5): Christina Bisanz, Kelly Broome, Bob Kwapis, John Taylor, Jane Twinney

Absent (1): Tom Vegh

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 (14 motions)

13 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

1. That the Closed Session item, Verbal Update by Town Solicitor regarding matters related to the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - Clock Tower Application, be included in the agenda. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
Town of Newmarket | Council Minutes | April 24, 2017 | Page 2 of 17 1. That the presentation by Ms. Debra Scott, Smart Commute Central York, regarding "Smart Commute Central York 2016 Program Update" be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, 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 deputation by Mr. Gordon Prentice regarding the pre-hearing for the Clock Town redevelopment application with the Ontario Municipal Board be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (7 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
2. That Mr. Gordon Prentice be advised to submit his request through the Freedom of Information process. Town of Newmarket | Council Minutes | April 24, 2017 | Page 3 of 17 In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (7 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
1. That the Council Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2017 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2017 be received and the following recommendations noted within be adopted. (1) Mr. Nick Spensieri, Director of Corridor Infrastructure and Ms. Erin Moroz, Director of Communications and Community Relations, Metrolinx addressed the Committee with a PowerPoint presentation entitled “Creating Connections in the Town of Newmarket’. 1. That Mr. Spensieri and Ms. Moroz of Metrolinx be provided with additional time for the presentation; and, Town of Newmarket | Council Minutes | April 24, 2017 | Page 5 of 17 2. That the PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Creating Connections in the Town of Newmarket’ provided by Mr. Nick Spensieri and Ms. Erin Moroz, Metrolinx be received. (2) Development and Infrastructure Services – Planning Services Report 2017 – 10 dated April 10, 2017 regarding Updates on Metrolinx Projects: Newmarket Station Mobility Hub Study and the Mulock Station Consent Plan NP-17-10. 1. That Development and Infrastructure Services – Planning and Building Services Report 2017-10 dated April 10, 2017 providing updates on the Metrolinx Projects: Newmarket Station Mobility Hub Study and the Mulock Station Concept Plan be received. (3) Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2017. 1. That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2017 be received. (4) Site Plan Review Committee Meeting Minutes of Ma
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Referred
(1) Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2017 1. That the Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2017 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (8 in favour, 0 opposed) Town of Newmarket | Council Minutes | April 24, 2017 | Page 8 of 17
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
1. That Council appoint Mrs. Jackie Playter as an Honourary Citizen of Newmarket. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That Office of the Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Services (Legal Services) Joint Closed Session Report 2017-09, dated April 10, 2017 regarding a potential acquisition, be received; and, 2. That the recommendations in Office of the Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Services (Legal Services) Joint Closed Session Report 2017-09 be adopted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
1. That staff be directed to proceed as authorized at the April 10, 2017 Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) meeting) Joint Closed Session Report 2017-09 be adopted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, 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 proclamation request from Ms. Susy Cancelli, Community Living Newmarket/Aurora District dated April 17, 2017, be received; and, 2. That the Town of Newmarket Council proclaim May 8, 2017 as "Community Living Day"; and, 3. That the Riverwalk Commons be illuminated on the evening of May 8, 2017 for "Community Living Day"; and, 4. That the "Community Living Day" proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website. Town of Newmarket | Council Minutes | April 24, 2017 | Page 11 of 17 In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
1. That By-laws 2017-19, 2017-20 and 2017-21 be enacted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, 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 Council resolve into Closed Session for the purpose of receiving advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, as per Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001. [Verbal Update by Town Solicitor regarding matters related to the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - Clock Tower Application] In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) Town of Newmarket | Council Minutes | April 24, 2017 | Page 15 of 17 (7 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
1. That By-law 2017-22 be enacted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (7 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried

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