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.
THAT the items listed on the agenda as addendum items and the request by Mr. Craig Nelson, District Manager – Green For Life for deputation status be approved.
Moved by Councillor Di Muccio, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
a) THAT Mr. Gordon and Ms. McDowell be allotted an additional five minutes timeframe for their presentation.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
a) THAT the PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Dave Gordon and Ms. Laura McDowell, Regional Municipality of York Environmental Services regarding the SM4RT Living Master Plan be received.
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
a) THAT the deputation by Ms. Caroline Grech, Government Relations Specialist, CAA regarding a Distracted Driving Campaign be received and supported.
Moved by Councillor Emanuel, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
THAT the following items be adopted on consent: 3. Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of November 12, 2013. a) THAT the Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of November 12, 2013 be received. 4. Item 1 of Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of November 12, 2013 - Application for Amendment to Site Plan Approval - 87 Mulock Drive with attached Site Plan Map. a) THAT the application for Site Plan Approval to permit two additions on the north and west sides of the existing building having a total gross floor area of 576 square metres be approved in principle and
Moved by Councillor Emanuel, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Referred
a) THAT the Committee of the Whole resolve into a Closed Session for the purpose of advice subject to solicitor/client privilege. (Waste Collection Contract).
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
THAT the deputation request by Mr. Craig Nelson, District Manager – Green for Life be heard and that a 10 minute time frame be allotted.
Moved by Councillor Di Muccio, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
THAT the deputation by Mr. Craig Nelson, District Manager - Green For Life and Mr. Brian Kent regarding waste collection issues be received.
Moved by Councillor Emanuel, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Public Works Services - ES 2014-05 dated January 13, 2014 regarding Garbage and Recycling Service Level Update be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT staff continue to work with the Contractor (GFL) and the other municipal partners in good faith to resolve all issues and improve the Level of Service for collectible waste and; ii) THAT staff review any costs, losses and remedies of the municipality as a result of the issues encountered with the Contractor, and that staff be authorized to pursue any appropriate legal remedies provided for in the GFL Contract to recover these losses; iii) AND THAT GFL be required to provide a remediation plan and a signed commitment for Council and the residents of Newmarket within 14 days addressing levels of service, quality and quantity of trucks, staffing issues and preventative maintenance.
Moved by Councillor Emanuel, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
a) THAT the Committee of the Whole resolve into a Closed Session for the litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board.(Glenway – Ontario Municipal Board)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Di Muccio
Carried
a) THAT Corporate Services (Legal) Report 2013-14 dated December 12, 2013 regarding Update following the OMB Pre-Hearing with respect to Marianneville Developments Ltd. (Glenway) be received for information and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the Town of Newmarket direct its legal and planning representation to focus its efforts on the OMB approved two-phase hearing it sought on the unanimous direction of Council; ii) AND THAT Council consider mediation/settlement on technical matters related to the proposed development of the Glenway lands once the principle of development has been dealt with by the OMB if necessary; iii) AND THAT Council direct staff to continue with internal preparations related to technical issues should mediation/settlement discussions occur.
Moved by Councillor Emanuel, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
a)THAT Item 2 of Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of November 12, 2013 - Request for Exemption from Site Plan Approval - 380 Bayview Parkway be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the request for an exemption from Site Plan Approval for the proposed Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Reduction System at the Newmarket Pumping Station located on the subject lands be granted; ii) AND THAT Davy Chan, Project Coordinator of the Regional Municipality of York, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 be notified of this decision.
Moved by Councillor Di Muccio, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor
Carried
a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-02 dated December 5, 2013 regarding the 2014 Interim Tax Billing and By-law be received and the following recommendation be adopted: i) THAT Council enact a by-law for the levy and collection of the 2014 Interim Tax Levy.
Moved by Regional Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services - Planning Report 2014-02 dated January 13, 2014 be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the planning recommendations and comments with respect to the Review of Land Use Planning and Appeal System as set out in Attachment 1 be endorsed; ii) AND THAT staff be directed to provide the planning recommendations and comments contained in Attachment 1 to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, with a copy to the Regional Municipality of York.
Moved by Councillor Di Muccio, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
i) THAT the Presentation by the Director of Legislative Services – Voting Method Options & Summary of Public Inpu t and Corporate Services - Joint Legislative Services & Information Technology Services Report 2013-43 dated November 29, 2013 regarding "Voting Method Options, 2014 Municipal Election" and the Memorandum dated January 10, 2014 regarding Voting Method Options, 2014 Municipal Election be
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Di Muccio
Referred
24. Whereas in September 2012 the provincial government cancelled the 70 year old Ontario Ranger Program (ORP), formerly known as the Ontario Junior Ranger Program; AND WHEREAS when the government cancelled the Ontario Ranger Program it claimed the Stewardship Youth Ranger Program (SYP), an existing day program would deliver the same experience and would offer more jobs; AND WHEREAS this day program does not offer the same quality of experience youth gained under the previous ORP in respect to knowledge of resource management and without the distractions of daily life; AND WHEREAS since 2012, 278 Ontario Ranger jobs have been eliminated; AND WHEREAS in previous years more than half of the Ontario Rangers were students from large urban centres. By contrast this year, the current day program is just not accessible to those students in those urban centres; AND WHEREAS when the government cancelled the ORP, many youths
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Lost
THAT the meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Di Muccio
Carried
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Public Works Services - ES 2014-05 dated January 13, 2014 regarding Garbage and Recycling Service Level Update be received and the following recommendations be adopted: Town of Newmarket I Committee of the Whole Minutes – Monday, January 13, 2014 7 of i) THAT staff continue to work with the Contractor (GFL) and the other municipal partners in good faith to resolve all issues and improve the Level of Service for collectible waste and; ii) THAT staff review any costs, losses and remedies of the municipality as a result of the issues encountered with the Contractor, and that staff be authorized to pursue any appropriate legal remedies provided for in the GFL Contract to recover these losses; iii) AND THAT GFL be required to provide a remediation plan and a signed commitment for Council and the residents of Newmarket within 14 days addressing levels of service, quality and quantity of trucks, staffing issues and preventative maintenance.
Moved by Councillor Emanuel, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
a)THAT Item 2 of Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of November 12, 2013 - Request for Exemption from Site Plan Approval - 380 Bayview Parkway be received and the following recommendations be adopted: Town of Newmarket I Committee of the Whole Minutes – Monday, January 13, 2014 9 of i) THAT the request for an exemption from Site Plan Approval for the proposed Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Reduction System at the Newmarket Pumping Station located on the subject lands be granted; ii) AND THAT Davy Chan, Project Coordinator of the Regional Municipality of York, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 be notified of this decision.
Moved by Councillor Di Muccio, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor