Newmarket, ON

Committee of Adjustment

The Newmarket Committee of Adjustment meets electronically to consider two minor variance applications: one at 241 Rogers Rd (Ward 5) by Mark and Christine Harvie, and one at 82 Vincent St (Ward 4) by Jeffrey Ellis and Amanda Norris. The agenda also includes a staff update introducing a new Manager of Development Planning Services, plus routine items like appeals, minutes approval, and conflict of interest declarations.

• Minor variance application MV-2026-023 at 241 Rogers Rd (Ward 5)
• Minor variance application MV-2026-026 at 82 Vincent St (Ward 4)
• Introduction of new Manager of Development Planning Services

Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee

The Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee is meeting to consider heritage permit applications for two properties: 484-488 Water Street (Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church) and 93 Main Street South (Luesby Memorial Building). The committee will also receive a deputation on a brick step repair at St. Andrew's Church and approve minutes from January 20, 2026.

• Heritage Permit Application - 484 & 488 Water Street (Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church)
• Heritage Permit Application - 93 Main Street South (Luesby Memorial Building)
• Deputation by Allen Kirkpatrick on St. Andrew's Church brick step repair
• Approval of January 20, 2026 meeting minutes

Newmarket Public Library Board

This is a procedural meeting consisting entirely of a closed session under the Public Libraries Act to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Closed session for labour relations (s.16.1(4)(d) of Public Libraries Act)

Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management will meet on August 5, 2026, to conduct routine business including approving the minutes from its June 24, 2026 meeting. The meeting is open to the public in person or via live stream.

• Approval of June 24, 2026 meeting minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet to consider several minor variance and consent applications for specific properties. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new Manager of Development Planning Services.

• CON-2026-002: Application for 1053 Lemar Rd
• MV-2026-016: Application for 988 Lockwood Crescent
• MV-2026-021: Application for 585 McBean Avenue
• MV-2026-025: Application for 301 Mulock Drive
• MV-2026-005: Application for 162 Wainscot Avenue

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the 2026 municipal election and accessible parking at town facilities. The body will also review the July 2026 committee checklist and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Presentation by Town staff and Voatz regarding the 2026 Newmarket Municipal Election
• Discussion on accessible parking at Town facilities
• Approval of May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Receipt of the July 2026 Committee Checklist

Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management

This is a regular meeting of the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, updates from subcommittees (marketing, working group, events, budget), and staff reports on parking, finances, and the Financial Incentive Program.

• Discussion of New Year's Event under Events subcommittee
• Parking update from staff
• Financial update from staff
• Financial Incentive Program Staff Working Group update

The Main Street District BIA Board of Management held a routine meeting with no substantive decisions beyond approving an agenda addition and the minutes from June 3, 2026. Members received verbal updates on the New Year's Eve event, budget, parking, financial status, and the Financial Incentive Program, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved agenda addition for New Year's Event presentation materials (carried)
• Approved June 3, 2026 meeting minutes (carried)

Elman W. Campbell Museum Board

The board is reviewing the May meeting minutes and the June monthly report. They will also receive updates on museum reserve accounts and discuss a wrap-up of the High Tea event.

• Review of Museum Reserve and Elman Campbell Reserves Accounts
• High Tea Wrap-up discussion
• Discussion regarding Accessible Parking Space

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on four applications: one consent to sever land at 0 Ontario Street and three minor variance requests at 421 Woodspring Ave, 1200 McTavish Dr, and 68-88 Roy Smalley Dr. The meeting also includes public notice, conflict of interest declarations, appeals, and approval of previous minutes.

• CON-2026-005: Consent application by RISING INC. for 0 Ontario Street (Ward 5).
• MV-2026-019: Minor variance by Ky Kieu Tran & Hue Man Van at 421 Woodspring Ave (Ward 7).
• MV-2026-020: Minor variance by Mozhgan Kian & Ali Biglarifard at 1200 McTavish Dr (Ward 1).
• MV-2026-024: Minor variance by Marianneville Developments Limited at 68-88 Roy Smalley Dr (Ward 7).

Council - Electronic

The Council is reviewing the 2025 financial statements and a report on term accomplishments. Key decisions include extending waste collection services and updating procurement policies to comply with the Buy Ontario Act.

• Extension of waste collection agreement with GFL Environmental Inc. up to $580,000
• Contract with Aquafor Beech Ltd. for construction administration up to $395,789.75
• Adoption of the 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements
• Amendment to Procurement By-Law 2014-27 regarding the Buy Ontario Act
• Residential Parking Study update and correspondence

Newmarket Public Library Board

The Newmarket Public Library Board will meet to adopt minutes and review reports on safety, security, and a proposed outreach vehicle. The meeting also includes updates from a metrics working group and a tracking list of board actions.

• Adoption of May 20, 2026 Board minutes
• Review of Incident Overview and Risk Mitigation Report
• Review of Outreach Vehicle Feasibility Report
• Update from Metrics Working Group
• Review of Library Board Action Tracking List

Committee of the Whole - Electronic

The Committee of the Whole will review several non-competitive contracts and the 2025 financial statements. The body is also discussing the implementation of the Buy Ontario Act for public procurement and the decision to opt out of a development charge reduction program.

• Waste collection agreement extension with GFL Environmental Inc. for up to 21 months at a cost increase of $580,000
• Contract with Aquafor Beech Ltd. for construction administration and inspection services up to $395,789.75
• Adoption of 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements and Auditor's Findings
• Decision not to proceed with the Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program
• Updating procurement bylaws to comply with the Buy Ontario Act (Public Sector Procurement), 2025

The Committee of the Whole recommended Council approve a non-competitive extension of the waste collection agreement with GFL Environmental Inc. for up to 1 year and 9 months at a maximum cost increase of $580,000. Other actions included approving a non-competitive contract with Aquafor Beech Ltd. for construction administration services ($344,165), adopting the 2025 financial statements, and endorsing not to apply to the Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program. All items were carried unanimously or on consent.

• Approved non-competitive waste collection extension with GFL (up to 1yr 9mo, max $580K increase) (carried)
• Approved non-competitive contract with Aquafor Beech for construction admin services ($344,165 + 15% contingency) (consent)
• Directed staff to bring bylaw to comply with Buy Ontario Act (consent)
• Endorsed not to apply to Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program (consent)
• Adopted 2025 consolidated financial statements for Town and BIA (consent)
• Received Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes (consent)
• Received other committee minutes (Audit, Central York Fire Service, etc.) (consent)

Special Committee of the Whole - Electronic

The Special Committee of the Whole will meet to receive a presentation regarding the Residential Parking Study. Staff and consultants from WSP will provide the update to the committee.

• Residential Parking Study Update presentation by Andria Sallese and Shawn Smith (WSP)
• Review of correspondence from Jennifer and Desiree Althouse regarding the parking study

The Special Committee of the Whole received a presentation and correspondence on the Residential Parking Study Update. No substantive decisions were made; the matter will be considered by Council on June 22, 2026.

• Received presentation on Residential Parking Study Update
• Received correspondence from Jennifer and Desiree Althouse

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will receive presentations on the 2025 audit findings from KPMG and a financial statement review. The committee is recommending that Council approve the Town of Newmarket's 2025 consolidated financial statements and the Main Street District BIA financial statements.

• Presentation on 2025 Audit Findings Report by KPMG
• 2025 Financial Statement Review presentation
• Recommendation to approve Town of Newmarket 2025 consolidated financial statements
• Recommendation to approve Main Street District BIA 2025 financial statements
• Receipt of 2025 Financial Statement Discussion & Analysis

Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee

The Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee will hear a second quarter update from the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Specialist and receive the June 2026 Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Implementation Plan. The committee will also approve minutes from its March 11, 2026 meeting.

• Presentation of Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee Q2 2026 update
• Receiving of Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Implementation Plan for June 2026
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 11, 2026

Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management

The Main Street District BIA board will review routine committee reports on marketing, events, and finances. Members will also consider sponsorship requests for 2026 community events and receive a fundraising update for Pride 2026. This meeting is largely procedural boilerplate, focusing on standard administrative approvals and staff updates on a financial incentive program.

• Review of 2026 community event sponsorship requests
• Deputation on Pride 2026 and NWMRKTProud fundraising progress
• Staff update on the Financial Incentive Program working group
• Parking and financial status updates
• Approval of May 6, 2026 meeting minutes

The Main Street BIA Board of Management approved the agenda with one addition, received a Pride 2026 deputation, and approved previous minutes. All other items were verbal updates or discussions with no formal votes. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda addition for New Year's Event materials (carried)
• Received deputation from York Pride and NWMRKTProud (carried)
• Extended deputation time to 10 minutes (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2026 (carried)
• Removed '2026 Community Event Sponsorship Requests' standing item (carried)
• Adjourned at 9:07 AM (carried)

Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee

The committee will hear presentations on the 2025 Central York Fire Services Annual Report and a wellness-fitness initiative update. They will also receive a first quarter 2026 financial update and a community events report. Meeting minutes from March 10, 2026 are pending approval.

• 2025 Annual Report presentation by Fire Chief Rocco Volpe and deputies
• Wellness-Fitness Initiative update from Health and Wellness Committee chairs
• First Quarter 2026 CYFS Financial Update (operating and capital results)
• Community Events report for June 2026
• Good News presentation by Deputy Fire Chief Lorianne Zwicker

Council - Electronic

Council will consider adopting the Town of Newmarket Housing Action Plan as a strategic framework for housing policy and partnerships. They will also vote on the 2026 Community Energy Plan with sector-based targets and implementation actions. Additionally, they will approve a $613,886 capital budget for interim road safety measures in designated community safety zones.

• Adoption of Housing Action Plan to guide housing policy and partnerships
• Adoption of 2026 Community Energy Plan with sector targets and focus actions
• Approval of $613,886 capital budget for interim road safety measures in community safety zones
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 160 Bayview Parkway (Madison Greenhouse Event Centre)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 113-121 Main Street North

Council adopted the Town of Newmarket Housing Action Plan as a strategic framework for housing-related policy, priority actions, and implementation. It also approved the 2026 Community Energy Plan, a $613,886 capital budget for community safety zone improvements, and a zoning by-law amendment for 113-121 Main Street North. Resolutions supporting equitable recycling collection under Extended Producer Responsibility were endorsed.

• Adopted Town of Newmarket Housing Action Plan (carried)
• Adopted 2026 Community Energy Plan with sector-based targets (carried)
• Approved $613,886 capital budget and spending authority for interim safety measures in Community Safety Zones (carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 113-121 Main Street North (carried)
• Endorsed resolutions from East Gwillimbury, Georgina, and York Region on fair recycling collection service levels (carried)
• Received Council Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2026 (carried)
• Received Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2026 and adopted recommendations (carried)
• Received presentations on Events Awards and Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. Annual General Meeting (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to decide on three property applications: a severance for 1168 Ringwell Drive and 1154 Ringwell Drive, and minor variances for 256 Gwillimbury Road and 157 Harry Walker Parkway South. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public participation details.

• Severance application (CON-2026-003 & CON-2026-004) for 1168 & 1154 Ringwell Dr
• Minor variance (MV-2026-017) for 256 Gwillimbury Rd
• Minor variance (MV-2026-018) for 157 Harry Walker Pkwy S
• Approval of April 29, 2026 minutes
• Public participation via email or phone by May 22, 2026

Committee of the Whole - Electronic

The committee will receive public input on a zoning amendment for 160 Bayview Parkway (Madison Greenhouse Event Centre), hear presentations on the Community Energy Plan, Housing Action Plan, and Road Safety Initiatives, and vote on consent items including adopting the Housing Action Plan and Community Energy Plan, approving a zoning by-law amendment at 113-121 Main Street North, endorsing resolutions on fair Blue Box recycling service levels, and approving $613,886 for community safety zone improvements.

• Public hearing for zoning by-law amendment at 160 Bayview Parkway (Madison Greenhouse Event Centre)
• Adoption of Housing Action Plan as strategic framework
• Adoption of updated Community Energy Plan with sector targets
• Approval of $613,886 capital budget for road safety improvements in community safety zones
• Approval of zoning by-law amendment at 113-121 Main Street North

The Committee of the Whole adopted the Town of Newmarket Housing Action Plan as a strategic framework for housing policy, partnerships, and implementation. It also approved the 2026 Community Energy Plan, a zoning by-law amendment for 113-121 Main Street North, and $613,886 in capital funding for road safety improvements. A public hearing on the 160 Bayview Parkway zoning amendment was held, but no decision was made.

• Adopted Housing Action Plan (carried)
• Approved 2026 Community Energy Plan with sector-based targets (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 113-121 Main Street North (carried)
• Approved $613,886 capital budget for road safety measures (carried)
• Adopted Traffic Calming Policy amendments (carried)
• Received public hearing on 160 Bayview Parkway – no final decision (carried)
• Endorsed resolutions supporting equitable blue box recycling service levels (carried)
• Received deputation on Community Energy Plan (carried)

Elman W. Campbell Museum Board

The Elman W. Campbell Museum Board will review routine financial reports, event results, and facility updates. Key discussions include the 2025-2030 strategic plan, a community operating grant, and approved expenses for an initiative gallery renovation. The board will also address accessible parking improvements.

• Museum Strategy Plan 2025-2030 and Community Museum Operating Grant discussion
• Approval of Initiative Gallery Update expenses
• Review of Culture Days programming and High Tea fundraising results
• Monthly financial reports for Museum Reserve and Elman Campbell Trust accounts
• Discussion on accessible parking space improvements

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on 2026 playground replacements and enhancements. They will also receive updates on National AccessAbility Week planning and review committee action items. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and conflict of interest declarations.

• Presentation on 2026 Playground Enhancements by Parks staff
• Approval of March 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Verbal update on National AccessAbility Week planning
• Review of Committee Action Item List (May 2026)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received a presentation on 2026 playground enhancements, including accessibility upgrades to several parks, and approved the minutes from March 19, 2026. It also received an update on National AccessAbility Week planning. The committee voted to recommend that Council direct staff to review the number of accessible parking spaces in the Fairy Lake area to ensure AODA compliance. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received 2026 Playground Enhancements presentation (carried)
• Approved March 19, 2026 meeting minutes (carried)
• Received National AccessAbility Week planning update (carried)
• Recommended Council review Fairy Lake accessible parking for AODA compliance (carried)

Newmarket Public Library Board

The board will discuss the draft audited 2025 financial statements and first quarter 2026 financials. They will also receive a strategic operations report and an update from the Metrics Working Group. A closed session is scheduled for labour relations or employee negotiations.

• Draft Audited 2025 Financial Statements
• First Quarter Financial Statement for 2026
• Strategic Operations Report for April 2026
• Update from Metrics Working Group
• Closed session for labour relations

The Board approved the Draft Audited 2025 Financial Statements as presented by KPMG. They also recognized two employees for lifesaving actions, adopted regular and consent agenda items, and received updates on metrics, the action list, and a facility mock-up. A closed session was held on labour relations, and the Board supported the recommended direction.

• Approved Draft Audited 2025 Financial Statements as presented
• Expressed gratitude to employees Fraccaro and Keays for lifesaving efforts
• Adopted regular meeting minutes for April 15, 2026
• Approved Strategic Operations Report for April 2026
• Approved First Quarter Financial Statement for 2026
• Received update from Metrics Working Group; draft Balanced Scorecard to be presented in June
• Received Library Board Action List as presented
• Received Library Facility Update; Board preferred purple colour for obelisk structure

Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on local economic data and a verbal update on preliminary direction for the 2027-2032 Economic Development Strategy. They will also approve minutes from their January 28 meeting.

• Presentation on Newmarket Economic Data
• Verbal update on Preliminary Direction for 2027-2032 Economic Development Strategy
• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2026

Council - Electronic

Council will vote on a resolution urging provincial and federal funding to manage the invasive water soldier plant in Lake Simcoe, with costs estimated at $750,000 to $1.5 million for 2026. They will also consider planning administrative streamlining, a demolition permit for 95 Main Street South, and an artificial turf field at Huron Heights Secondary School. Several by-laws are up for approval, including part lot control and waste collection amendments.

• Resolution on water soldier invasive species, seeking $750K-$1.5M for 2026 and $5M over five years
• Planning administrative streamlining: fees and delegation bylaw amendments
• Demolition permit for building at 95 Main Street South
• Explore artificial turf field at Huron Heights Secondary School
• All-way stop review for Rushbrook Drive and Seneca Court

Council approved amendments to the Planning Act Processing Fees By-law and Delegation By-law, along with a new policy for administrative closure and reactivation of planning applications, to streamline development processes. A demolition permit for 95 Main Street South was authorized, and updated all-way stop control policies for Rushbrook and Seneca Court were adopted. Staff were also authorized to explore an artificial turf sports field at Huron Heights Secondary School.

• Approved planning administrative streamlining amendments (by-laws and policy) (carried)
• Authorized demolition permit for 95 Main Street South (carried)
• Adopted all-way stop control policy amendments (carried)
• Authorized exploration of artificial turf field at Huron Heights Secondary School (carried)
• Received and referred resolution from Town of Georgina on water soldier invasive species (carried)
• Approved Council meeting minutes of April 20, 2026 (carried)
• Received presentation on Burlington Cup Award (carried)
• Received Newmarket Public Library and Elman W. Campbell Museum minutes (carried)

Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management

This is a regular meeting of the Main Street District BIA Board. The board will receive deputations on the 2026 York Pride and nmrkt.PROUD campaign updates, approve previous minutes, and hear reports from sub-committees on marketing, events, budget, and community event sponsorship requests. Updates on parking, finances, and staff incentive programs are also scheduled.

• Deputation from Jacob Gal on 2026 York Pride update
• Deputation from Joanne Sweers and Jacob Gal on nmrkt.PROUD and York Pride 2026 campaign
• Approval of April 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Sub-committee reports: Marketing, Working Group, Events (including New Year's Event), Budget, 2026 Community Event Sponsorship Requests
• Parking update and Financial update

The board authorized a donation equal to 85.7% of the total funding requested from each deputant at the April 1 meeting. Verbal updates were received on parking and u-turn issues, and on Canada Day and New Year's event planning. The board also approved the April 1 board minutes.

• Authorized donation representing 85.7% of individual sponsorship requests from April 1 deputants (carried)
• Received deputation on 2026 York Pride update (carried)
• Received deputation on NWMRKTProud and York Pride 2026 campaign (carried)
• Approved minutes of April 1, 2026 board meeting (carried)
• Received verbal update on parking, u-turns, and pedestrian safety (carried)

Committee of the Whole - Electronic

The Committee of the Whole will discuss administrative streamlining for planning applications and a demolition request for a building on Main Street South. The body will also explore funding for a new artificial turf field at Huron Heights Secondary School and review traffic safety changes at Rushbrook Drive and Seneca Court.

• Proposed amendments to Planning Act Processing Fees By-law 2025-93
• Demolition permit request for 95 Main Street South
• Development of artificial turf sports field at Huron Heights Secondary School
• All-way stop control policy and traffic by-law amendments for Rushbrook Drive and Seneca Court
• Resolution regarding invasive Water Soldier in Lake Simcoe requesting $750k to $1.5M in funding

The committee approved recommendations to streamline planning application processes, authorize a demolition permit at 95 Main Street South, and explore an artificial turf field at Huron Heights Secondary School. It also adopted all-way stop control policy amendments and endorsed a resolution urging provincial and federal funding for water soldier management in Lake Simcoe.

• Approved planning administrative streamlining by-law amendments and delegation policy
• Authorized demolition permit for building at 95 Main Street South
• Authorized staff to explore artificial turf field at Huron Heights Secondary School and seek funding
• Adopted all-way stop control policy amendments at Rushbrook Drive and Seneca Court
• Endorsed resolution supporting water soldier integrated management plan and urging funding
• Received correspondence from Alicia Reynolds regarding all-way stop review
• Received Newmarket Public Library and Elman W. Campbell Museum meeting minutes
• Received resolution from Town of Georgina on water soldier and referred to staff

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will decide on applications for a consent and two minor variances at 378 Simcoe Street, and one minor variance at 374 Otton Road. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and procedural items.

• Consent application CON-2025-002 and minor variances MV-2025-010 & MV-2025-011 for 378 Simcoe St
• Minor variance MV-2026-015 for 374 Otton Rd
• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2026 meeting

Elman W. Campbell Museum Board

The Elman W. Campbell Museum Board will hold a routine meeting to receive the April 2026 monthly museum report and review the Museum Reserve and Elman Campbell Reserve Accounts. Outstanding matters include accessible parking and a High Tea Event. No major decisions or financial approvals are on the agenda.

• Receive Museum Monthly Report for April 2026
• Review Museum Reserve and Elman Campbell Reserve Accounts (December 2025)
• Outstanding matters: Accessible Parking Space and High Tea Event

Council - Electronic

Council will consider recommendations from committee, including approving servicing allocation for developments, deferring development charges for 17645 Yonge Street, and joining the York Region insurance pool. They will also receive reports on the community safety camera program closure, quarterly finances, and an accessibility plan update.

• Reinstate servicing allocation for developments except 600 Stonehaven Ave
• Allocate new servicing capacity and conditional allocations to developments
• Defer development charges for 17645 Yonge Street (Redwood) via tri-party agreement
• Authorize negotiation to join York Region municipal insurance pool for up to 10 years
• Decline all-way stop at Savage Road/Nelson Circle; install no-stopping signs near school

Council approved the 2026 Annual Servicing Allocation Review, reinstating allocations for most developments except 600 Stonehaven Avenue, then separately approved reinstatement and commitment for that site. Council authorized entering a five-year municipal insurance pool with York Region, approved a development charge deferral for 17645 Yonge Street, and decided against an all-way stop at Savage Road and Nelson Circle, instead installing No Stopping signs and ordering a safety analysis. The preliminary 2025 Q4 financial summary was approved with surplus allocation and capital changes.

• Approved 2026 servicing allocation review (carried), except 600 Stonehaven
• Approved reinstatement and commitment for 600 Stonehaven (carried; Vegh conflict)
• Approved Preliminary 2025 Q4 Financial Summary with surplus allocation and capital changes
• Authorized negotiation and entry into York Region Municipal Insurance Pool Program (5-year term)
• Approved Development Charges deferral for 17645 Yonge Street (Redwood)
• Decided not to implement all-way stop at Savage Road and Nelson Circle; approved No Stopping signs and safety analysis
• Approved 2025 Status Update to Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Received 2025 Library Community Report and other committee minutes

Newmarket Public Library Board

The Newmarket Public Library Board will hear a deputation from union employees and receive an outreach services update. They will also adopt the previous meeting minutes, approve a bank transfer, and receive the strategic operations report for March 2026. Additionally, the board will discuss updates from the Library Metrics Working Group and review the action list.

• Deputation from Newmarket Public Library Union Employees
• Presentation: Outreach Services Update
• Adoption of Strategic Operations Report for March 2026
• Library Bank Transfer (amount not specified)
• Library Metrics Working Group Update

The board endorsed a Metrics Strategic Framework to measure library success using traditional and outcome-based metrics, focusing on expanding access and reducing barriers. They also received a deputation from CUPE union representatives regarding staff morale, safety, and health, and committed to working collaboratively on solutions. A verbal report on labour relations was received in closed session.

• Received deputation from CUPE union employees on staff morale and safety
• Endorsed Metrics Strategic Framework for performance measurement
• Received Outreach Services update presentation
• Approved minutes, Strategic Operations Report, and bank transfer
• Received Library Metrics Working Group update and endorsed Framework
• Received and amended Library Board Action List
• Moved into closed session for labour relations
• Received verbal report on labour relations in closed session