COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. Wednesday, February 17, 2016a7:01 PM

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1 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES a7:01 PM A meeting of the was held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 7:01 PM in the Civic Centre Council Chambers, Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario PRESENT STAFF: ABSENT WITH NOTICE: LATE WITH NOTICE: OTHERS: Mayor Councillors Chief Administrative Officer Municipal Clerk GM Corporate Services GM Development Services GM Community Infrastructure & Environmental Services GM Community Parks, Recreation & Culture Town Solicitor Fire Chief Deputy Clerk (18) members of the public Virginia Hackson James R. Young Tara Roy-DiClemente Marlene Johnston Joe Persechini Thomas R. Webster Fernando Lamanna Mark Valcic Carolyn Kellington Mike Molinari Aaron Karmazyn Don Sinclair Phil Dawson Gillian Angus-Traill A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hackson called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. A quorum was present.

2 Page 2 of 10 B. DECLARATION OF INTEREST C. PRESENTATION(S) 1. East Gwillimbury Minor Hockey Association (EGMHA) E. Kopsala, President EGMHA, presented the Mayor and Council with a hockey jersey from the Bradford West Gwillimbury Minor Hockey Association as the result of a friendly rivalry challenge. The mayor wore the jersey as agreed to. 2. Blue Dot Movement Presentation M. Cusack Striepe, recipient of the Ernie Crossland Youth Environmental Award Winner (LSRCA Conservation Award), and T. Abbott-Howland made a presentation to Council regarding the concept of the Blue Dot Movement (a movement to recognize every Canadian's right to live in a healthy environment). Moved by: Councillor Young Seconded by: Councillor Johnston BE IT RESOLVED THAT the presentation regarding the concept of the Blue Dot Movement, be received and supported in principle; and THAT the information provided by M. Cusack Striepe be forwarded to staff; and THAT staff report back to the next Council meeting with a declaration for consideration. D. DEPUTATION(S) Carried C at this time.

3 Page 3 of 10 E. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 1. To adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendations from the meeting held on February 2, Moved by: Councillor Young BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendations from the meeting held on February 2, 2016 as follows: 1.BE IT RESOLVED THAT Legal Services Report ADMIN dated February 2, 2016 regarding Campground Sites, be received; and THAT Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to add a definition of campground to the Residential Tenancies Act to eliminate unintended conflict with municipal official plans and zoning by-laws adopted under the Planning Act; and THAT staff forward the resolution to neighbouring municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. 2.BE IT RESOLVED THAT Human Resources Branch Report ADMIN , dated February 2, 2016, entitled, 2016 Statutory, Public & Proposed Holiday Closing Schedule, be received; and THAT the 2016 Statutory, Public & Proposed Holiday Closing Schedule be adopted; and THAT Council direct staff to post the holiday closures on the doors, with all on-call phone numbers published in more prominent locations and forwarded to all Council members. 3.BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to work with the owners, 2696 and 2740 Davis Road Inc., to bring the subject property into compliance with respect to any property standards issues. 4.BE IT RESOLVED THAT Development Services, Planning Branch Report P , dated, February 2, 2016, regarding the Extension of Draft Plan Approval by 2696 and 2740 Davis Road Inc. [File: 19T-12001], be received; and

4 Page 4 of 10 THAT Council grant extension of Draft Approval, together with related Conditions of Draft Approval, for a period of three years, to 2696 and 2740 Davis Road Inc. for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T BE IT RESOLVED THAT Development Services, Planning Branch Report P , dated February 2, 2016, regarding the request for removal from the Register of Cultural Heritage Properties (RCHP) and the Demolition Permit for Woodbine Avenue, be received; and THAT Council authorize the removal of the property located at Woodbine Avenue from the Register of Cultural Heritage Properties; and THAT the heritage permit application for Woodbine Avenue for the demolition of the dwelling unit be approved. 6.BE IT RESOLVED THAT Development Services, Planning Branch Report P , dated February 2, 2016, regarding the request for removal from the Register of Cultural Heritage Properties (RCHP) for 3305 Queensville Sideroad, be received; and THAT Council authorize the removal of the property located at 3305 Queensville Sideroad from the Register of Cultural Heritage Properties. 7.BE IT RESOLVED THAT Community Infrastructure & Environmental Services Report CIES , dated February 2, 2016, regarding Walkway Winter Maintenance Pilot, be received; and THAT Council award a provisional walkway clearing location on a pilot basis for the 2015/16 winter season to Trisan Construction for Contract MT , Supply of Sidewalk Winter Maintenance Services in the amount of approximately $3,000; and THAT Council direct staff to include an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Walkway Winter Maintenance Pilot Project in the 2015/6 Winter Maintenance Operations update to Council and refer provisional walkway clearing to the 2017 budget process for consideration. 8.BE IT RESOLVED THAT the verbal update regarding the rescheduling of the February 4, 2016 Leslie Street Sanitary (Local) Servicing Public Meeting, be received. 9.BE IT RESOLVED THAT Community Parks, Recreation & Culture memo, dated February 2, 2016, entitled Mount Albert Sports Day Request for Information, be received.

5 Page 5 of BE IT RESOLVED THAT the verbal update regarding the Howard Avenue fire inquest now scheduled to start March 29, 2016, be received. Carried C To adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendations from the meeting held on February 17, Moved by: Councillor Roy-DiClemente Seconded by: Councillor Persechini BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendations from the meeting held on February 17, 2016, as follows: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Sharon Temple Museum Society Board deputation to committee regarding the opportunity of establishing an Interpretive Centre and potential partnership with the Town, be received; and THAT Council refer the request back to staff to report back by the last meeting in March; and THAT Council authorize staff to work and share information with the Sharon Temple Board. F. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Carried C To adopt the Committee of the Whole minutes from the meeting held on February 2, Seconded by: Councillor Persechini BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the Committee of the Whole minutes from the meeting held on February 2, Carried C

6 Page 6 of To adopt the Council minutes from the meeting held on February 2, Moved by: Councillor Young BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the Council minutes from the meeting held on February 2, Carried C To adopt the Council minutes from the special meeting held on February 2, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the Council minutes from the special meeting held on February 2, G. CORRESPONDENCE FOR CONSIDERATION Carried C Correspondence from D. Martin, dated February 2, 2016, regarding a minor variance application complaint pertaining to 119 Peter Street. Seconded by: Councillor Persechini BE IT RESOLVED THAT the correspondence from D. Martin, dated February 2, 2016, regarding a minor variance application complaint pertaining to 119 Peter Street, be received; and THAT Council request that staff respond to D. Martin with clarification on the procedures that took place. Carried C

7 Page 7 of Correspondence from K. Ross, Big Brothers Big Sisters of York, Fundraising and Events Assistant, dated February 1, 2016, regarding an invitation to the Town of East Gwillimbury to participate in the Bowl for Kids Sake event taking place this spring. Seconded by: Councillor Persechini BE IT RESOLVED THAT the correspondence from K. Ross, Big Brothers Big Sisters of York, Fundraising and Events Assistant, dated February 1, 2016, regarding an invitation to the Town of East Gwillimbury to participate in the Bowl for Kids Sake event taking place this spring, be received; and THAT Council direct staff to publicize the event on Town advertising avenues. Carried C Correspondence from L. Whiteman, Chairperson, Santa Claus Parade Committee, dated February 8, 2016, requesting that the Town pass a by-law to hold the annual Santa Claus Parade on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at 2:00pm in Sharon. Moved by: Councillor Young BE IT RESOLVED THAT the report received from L. Whiteman, Chairperson, Santa Claus Parade Committee, dated February 8, 2016, be received; and THAT Council will approve holding the 2016 Santa Claus Parade on November 13th at 2:00 p.m., in Sharon; and THAT Council will approve a by-law to temporarily close roads in Sharon based on the committee's recommended parade route; and THAT Council will approve waiving the fees associated with the rental of the Canada Room at the EG Sports Complex and East Ice Rink; and THAT Council direct staff to assist with obtaining York Regional Road Occupancy Permit and appropriate insurance certificates. Carried C

8 Page 8 of Correspondence from G. Dipede, President, North Rock Group Ltd., dated February 9, 2016, requesting for a noise by-law exemption for February 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 2016, to install a dual sanitary forcemain throughout the Town of East Gwillimbury. Seconded by: Councillor Persechini BE IT RESOLVED THAT the correspondence from G. Dipede, President, North Rock Group Ltd., dated February 9, 2016, requesting for a noise by-law exemption for February 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 2016, to install a dual sanitary forcemain at the intersection of Greenlane and 2nd Concession in the Town of East Gwillimbury, be received; and THAT Council will grant a noise by-law exemption to install a dual sanitary forcemain through the Town of East Gwillimbury for February 23rd, 24th, and 25th Carried C Correspondence from D. Robertson, Race Organizer, Newmarket Eagles Cycling Club, dated February 7, 2016, regarding a temporary road closure to hold the 10th Annual Tour de Speed Bicycle Race on Saturday June 11, 2016 for boys and girls ages 9 to 16. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the correspondence from D. Robertson, Race Organizer, Newmarket Eagles Cycling Club, dated February 7, 2016, regarding a temporary road closure to hold the 10th Annual Tour de Speed Bicycle Race on Saturday June 11, 2015 for boys and girls ages 9 to 16, be received; and THAT Council will authorize a temporary road closure to hold the 10th Annual Tour de Speed Bicycle Race on Saturday June 11, 2016, for boys and girls ages 9 to 16; and THAT Council direct staff to notify the North Union CRCC and advertise the event on Town media. Carried C

9 Page 9 of 10 H. REPORTS I. RESOLUTIONS J. BY-LAWS 1. By-law being a By-law to appoint a Santa Claus Parade Advisory Committee for the Corporation of the Town of East Gwillimbury. Moved by: Councillor Young BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk. K. OTHER BUSINESS Carried C L. CONFIRMING BY-LAW 1. Confirming By-law Moved by: Councillor Roy-DiClemente Seconded by: Councillor Johnston BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law , being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting held on February 17, 2016 be taken as read, enacted and signed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk. Carried C

10 Page 10 of 10 M. ADJOURNMENT 1. Adjournment Moved by: Councillor Persechini Seconded by: Councillor Young BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of Council adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Carried C Virginia Hackson, Mayor Fernando Lamanna, Municipal Clerk Meeting Minutes adopted on