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                                                                                               February 8, 2011

COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre

Meeting No. 4

 

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ROLL CALL

Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Gord Landon, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu.

 

 

STAFF

John Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services

Andy Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor

Kimberley Kitteringham, Town Clerk

Andrew Brouwer, Deputy Town Clerk

John Wong, Technology Support Specialist

Dennis Flaherty, Director, Communications & Community Relations

Joel Lustig, Treasurer

 

 

 

The Regular Meeting of Council convened at 7:16 p.m. on February 8, 2011 in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre.  Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

(1)        None declared.

 

 


 

2.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES – JANUARY 25, 2011

            Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 25, 2011, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         PRESENTATIONS

 

(1)        ACHIEVEMENT & CIVIC RECOGNITION AWARDS (ACRA) (12.2.6)

 

Council presented the Achievement & Civic Recognition Awards (ACRA) to the following winners:

 

Mercedes Phoebe Cheung - Cultural Achievement Award

David Agnew, President, Seneca College - Business/Corporate Achievement Award

Marissa Ali, Free the Children, on behalf of Craig & Marc Kielburger - Community Award

 

 

(2)        KELLY WONG – PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE (12.2.6)

 

Council presented a certificate to Kelly Wong for applying her lessons learned at school from firefighters and called 911 when her grandfather suffered a medical event.  She provided the necessary information allowing firefighters to arrive in a timely manner to provide assistance.

 

 

(3)        MARKHAM MUSEUM BOARD
            - TED SCAYSBROOK MEMORIAL AWARDS (12.2.6)

 

Council presented the Markham Museum Board Ted Scaysbrook Memorial Awards to the following volunteers for their outstanding work and to recognize them as major contributors to the Markham Museum:

 

2008 Award – The Markham Historical Society (Mr. Ray Fugeman accepted the award)

2009 Award – The Markham Lions Club (Mr. Tim Armstrong accepted the award)

2010 Award – Mr. Harold Everett

 


 

(4)        PRESENTATION BY MAYOR JOHN HENRY, CITY OF OSHAWA
            - PROPOSED PHASING OF HIGHWAY 407 EAST EXTENSION (5.10)

            Outlined Presentation

 

Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the presentation provided by Mayor John Henry, City of Oshawa, regarding Highway 407 East Extension and Economic Development throughout the Golden Horseshoe, be received; and,

 

2)         That Town of Markham Council request the Provincial Government rescind its decision to phase the Highway 407 East Extension with termination in Oshawa and commit, consistent with the Federal Provincial funding agreements, to build the Highway 407 East Extension from Brock Road in Pickering to Highway 35/115 in one phase as a priority; and further,

 

3)         That this resolution be sent to Premier McGuinty, Minister of Transportation Wynne and Minister of Infrastructure Chiarelli.

 

CARRIED BY A RECORDED VOTE

(See following recorded vote) (11:2)

(See following motion which was lost)

 

YEAS:             Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Gord Landon, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Alex Chiu. (11)

 

NAYS:           Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Logan Kanapathi. (2)

 

 

            Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

            Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

            That the matter regarding the Highway 407 East Extension and Economic Development throughout the Golden Horseshoe be referred to the Development Services Committee.

 

MOTION LOST

 

 


 

4.         DELEGATIONS

 

(1)        The following residents addressed Council regarding the proposed by-law amendments for the Hughson Drive, Lunar Crescent, Ankara Court, Polaris Drive and Athens Drive (west end) Study Area and spoke in opposition with respect thereto (10.0):

            1.  Jeremy Tio

            2.  Rosemary Torelli

            3.  Renato Caputo

            4.  Freda Chu

            5.  Sophie Vretos

            6.  John Olaes

            (Item No. 3, Report No. 9) (Communication No. 12-2011) (By-laws 2011-51 & 2011-52)

 

 

 

5.         PETITIONS

 

(1)        LAND USE STUDY
            HUGHSON DRIVE, LUNAR CRESCENT
            ANKARA COURT, POLARIS DRIVE AND
            ATHENS DRIVE (WEST END) (SD 10 110091) (10.0)

            Petition

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the petition signed by approximately 49 residents to support their objection to the proposed by-law amendments for the Hughson Drive, Lunar Crescent, Ankara Court, Polaris Drive and Athens Drive (west end) Study Area be received.

(Item No. 3, Report No. 9) (Communication No. 12-2011) (By-laws 2011-51 and 2011-52)

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

6(a)      REPORT NO. 8 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (January 25, 2011)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

That Report No. 8 – Development Services Committee comprised of 1 item be received and adopted.

 

(1)        ENGINEERING CAPITAL PROJECTS
            AUDITOR REPORT (5.0)

            Staff Response  Auditor Report

 

1)         That the presentation by Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, entitled “Engineering Department Capital Project Audit Report – Management Responses” be received; and,

 

2)         That the report prepared by Ingrid Kutter, former Auditor General, entitled “Engineering Capital Projects Audit Report of the Town of Markham” be received; and,

 

3)         That the Town staff action plans developed in response to the Auditor General recommendations be received and approved; and further,

 

4)         That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

6(b)      REPORT NO. 9 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (February 1, 2011)

 

Council consented to separate Items Nos. 3 and 4.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That Report No. 9 – Development Services Committee comprised of 4 items be received and adopted, except Item Nos. 3 and 4. (See following Item Nos. 3 and 4)

 

 

(1)        HERITAGE WEEK 2011 PROCLAMATION
            FEBRUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 27, 2011 (16.11)

            Report  Attachment 

 

1)         That the week of February 21-27, 2011 be proclaimed as Heritage Week in the Town of Markham; and,

 

2)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution, including the community outreach measures outlined in the report.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW
            REQUEST TO SCHEDULE A
            SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL (10.0 &16.0)

            Memo

 

1)         That staff be authorized to proceed with notice and scheduling for a Special Meeting of Council on April 12, 2011 to commence Markham’s Official Plan review, to be held pursuant to Subsection 26 of the Planning Act; and,

 

2)         That the Development Services Committee Public Meeting scheduled for April 12, 2011 be cancelled and replaced with a Special Meeting of Council; and further,

 

3)         That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

 

CARRIED

 


 

(3)        LAND USE STUDY
            HUGHSON DRIVE, LUNAR CRESCENT
            ANKARA COURT, POLARIS DRIVE AND
            ATHENS DRIVE (WEST END)
            (SD 10 110091) (10.0)

            Report  Figures  Appendix A  Appendix B 

 

1)         That the Staff report dated February 1, 2011  entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Land Use Study, Hughson Drive, Lunar Crescent, Ankara Court, Polaris Drive and Athens Drive (west end) (SD 10 110091),” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Land Use Planning report prepared by Meridian Planning Consultants for the Hughson/Lunar/Ankara Study Area, Brown’s Corners be received; and,

 

3)         That the record of the Public Meeting held on November 2, 2010,  to obtain comments on the proposed recommendations of the Land Use Planning Report prepared by Meridian Planning Consultants, and proposed zoning by-law amendments to By-laws 1507 and 221-81, as amended, implementing new zoning standards for the study area, be received; and,

 

4)         That the Draft Zoning By-law amendments to implement the recommendations of the Land Use Planning report prepared by Meridian Planning Consultants be approved and the draft by-laws attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

5)         That Council confirms, as per Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, that no further Public Notice is required; and further,

 

6)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

            (By-laws 2011-50 to 2011-52)

MOTION DEFERRED

(See following to defer)

 

            Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

            Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

            That Item No. 3, Report No. 9 regarding the proposed recommendations of the Land Use Planning Report prepared by Meridian Planning Consultants be deferred to allow the Ward Councillor an opportunity to hold community meetings and that staff report on this matter back to a future Development Services Committee.

CARRIED

(See following to consider the matter)


 

            Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

            Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

            That Council consider the matter regarding the proposed recommendations of the Land Use Planning Report prepared by Meridian Planning Consultants, including the related By-laws 2011-50, 2011-51 and 2011-52, immediately following the delegations with respect thereto.

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        MARKHAM INTERNATIONAL SPORTS TRAINING ACADEMY (MISTA)
            ESTABLISHMENT OF MARKHAM LIVE COMMITTEE (16.24)

 

1)                  That Council authorize the establishment of an ad-hoc committee to complete conceptual drawings of Markham Live and to conduct an analysis of the construction costs, revenue potential, and viability; and

 

2)                  That the Markham Live Committee report to Council through the Development Services Committee; and further

 

3)                  That the initial Chair of the Markham Live Committee be Regional Councillor Jim Jones, and the Committee be comprised of Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell and Councillor Alex Chiu, plus four members from the public (sporting community).

 

CARRIED

 

            Council consented to add Councillor Howard Shore and Councillor Colin Campbell to the Markham Live Committee.

 

 


 

6(c)      REPORT NO. 10 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
            (February 1, 2011)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That Report No. 10 – Development Services Public Meeting comprised of 1 item be received and adopted.

 

(1)        KENNISON PROPERTIES INC.
            WEST SIDE OF KENNEDY ROAD
            NORTH OF 14TH AVENUE
            REZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT
            A 4-STOREY OFFICE BUILDING (ZA 10 129153) (10.5)

            Report  Attachment 

 

1)         That the Development Services Commission report dated December 13, 2010, entitled “Preliminary Report, Kennison Properties Inc., West side of Kennedy Road, north of 14th Avenue, Rezoning application to permit a 4-storey office building,” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Record of the Public Meeting held on February 1, 2011 with respect to the proposed zoning by-law amendments, be received; and,

 

3)         That the zoning by-law amendment application (ZA 10 129153) be approved and the draft zoning by-law amendments be finalized and enacted; and

 

4)         That site plan approval be delegated to staff with the provision that the finished product be consistent with the model shown; and further,

 

5)         That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 

            (By-laws 2011-53 to 2011-54)

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

6(d)      REPORT NO. 11 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (February 7, 2011)

 

Council consented to add Report No. 11.

 

Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That Report No. 11 – General Committee comprised of 4 items be received and adopted.

 

 

(1)        ADVISORY BOARD AND COMMITTEE
            RESIGNATION (16.24)

 

1)         That the resignation of Councillor Logan Kanapathi from the Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Committee be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        ACCESSIBILITY AND DIVERSITY OBJECTIVES
FOR THE 2010 MUNICIPAL ELECTION (14.0)

            Report     Attachment

 

1)         That the report entitled “Accessibility & Diversity Objectives for the 2010 Municipal Election” be received for information purposes; and,

 

2)         That the feedback obtained during the 2010 Municipal Election with respect to accessibility be considered by the Returning Officer when planning future electoral events in Markham.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        2011 WATER & WASTEWATER RATE INCREASE (7.0)

            Report     Minutes

 

1)         That the report dated February 2, 2011 entitled “2011 Water/Wastewater Rate Increase” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Minutes of the Public Meeting held on February 1, 2011, with respect to the proposed 2011 Water/Wastewater Rate Increase be received; and,


 

3)         That the 2011 Town of Markham’s (“Town”) Water/Wastewater rate increase be equivalent to the Region of York’s (“Region”) monetary increase of $0.1352 per cubic metre (m3) based on Region’s estimated increase of 10%; and,

 

4)         That in addition to the Region’s increase, the 2011 Water/Wastewater rate increase includes a surcharge of $0.0683/m3; and,

 

5)         That effective April 1, 2011, the 2011 Water/Wastewater rate will be $2.4164/m3, an increase of $0.2035/m3; and further,

 

6)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

            (By-law 2011-58)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        MACLEAN’S MAGAZINE “TOO ASIAN” ARTICLE
             – REQUEST FOR APOLOGY (12.2.6)

 

Whereas Markham is the most culturally diverse community in Canada; and,

 

Whereas Markham, while promoting a common goal to make our community a harmonious place to work and live for everyone, stands proudly in its commitment to the inclusion and integration of all communities and the appreciation of differences; and,

 

Whereas Markham is striving to promote unity and understanding and recognizes that discrimination against any group is a disservice to all; and,

 

Whereas Markham is home to two Welcome Centres that work actively to assist newcomers in making Markham their home and contributing to Canadian society; and,

 

Whereas Markham is recognized as a leader in diversity and in 2010 launched its leading edge Diversity Action Plan titled “Everyone Welcome” which serves as the basis of a ten-year strategy to further promote unity and inclusiveness; and,

 

Whereas Markham has proudly declared its commitment to the removal of barriers and the promotion of the value of diversity by joining, along with more than 35 other Canadian municipalities, the Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination (CMARD); and,

 

Whereas Markham takes seriously its membership in CMARD and the further commitment to share with the community the responsibility for respecting and promoting Human Rights and diversity; and,


 

Whereas Markham takes immense pride in engaging its vibrant communities through year round celebrations, proclamations and flag raisings that reflect its rich history and diversity, such as but not limited to: Actifest, Black History Month Awards, Canada Day Celebration, Chinese New Year Celebration, Christmas tree lighting Celebration, India Independence Day, Junior Achievement’s Diversity Day, Many Faces of Markham, Markham Fair, Markham Festival, Menorah lighting Celebration, Milliken Children’s Festival, Pakistan National Day, Philippine Week, Seniors’ events, Taste of Asia, Thornhill Festival, Unionville Festival, all of which underscore our philosophy of “One Family, One Markham, One Canada”; and,

 

Whereas it is against this backdrop that we read with regret the November 22, 2010, university ranking edition of Maclean’s magazine featuring an article titled “Too Asian?”; and,

 

Whereas the article racially profiles and stereotypes both Asian Canadian and Caucasian Canadian students; and,

 

Whereas Markham, regardless of Maclean’s statement and changed headline, continues to find Maclean’s failure to provide a proper analysis of university enrolment and student behaviour troubling; and,

 

Whereas that failure resulted in and/or contributed to the promotion of division, stereotyping and intolerance; and,

 

Whereas Markham sees the varied reactions to the Maclean’s article as an opportunity to open a positive dialogue that contributes to the enhanced understanding and inclusion consistent with our shared Canadian values;

 

Therefore, be it resolved:

 

1)         That Markham Council call on Maclean’s magazine to affirm its support for balanced, fair and ethical reporting, and for promoting diversity, social justice and respect for all; and,

 

2)         That Markham Council direct staff to organize a lecture series with a focus on the portrayal of cultural communities in the media; and,

 

3)         That Markham Council continue to demonstrate its leadership and commitment to “One Family, One Markham, One Canada”; and further,


 

4)         That a copy of this resolution be circulated to Maclean’s magazine, the Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination (CMARD), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the Audit Bureau of Circulations, and the Canadian Newspaper Association.

 

CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS RECORDED VOTE

(See following recorded vote) (13:0)

 

YEAS:             Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Gord Landon, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu.

 

 

 

6(e)      REPORT NO. 12 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
            (February 8, 2011)

 

Council consented to add Report No. 12.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

That Report No. 12 – Development Services Committee comprised of 1 item be received and adopted.

 

 

(1)        BOX GROVE COLLECTOR ROAD
            LAND ACQUISITION - HIGHWAY 407
            TO BOX GROVE BY-PASS (5.10, 8.6)

            Report  Attachment A  Attachment B  Attachment C 

 

1)         That the staff report entitled “Box Grove Collector Road Land Acquisition - Highway 407 to Box Grove By-pass”, dated February 08, 2011, be received; and,

 

2)         That the Town of Markham reimburse the Region of York for the additional cost of land acquisition in the amount of $215,520 from the Engineering Department Capital Account # 083-5350-7071-005 to be funded from the Town Wide Hard Development Charges Reserve; and,

 

3)         That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any agreements or financial arrangements with the Region of York and Box Grove Developers required to give effect to this resolution to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer, Town Solicitor and Town Treasurer; and further,


 

4)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

7.         MOTIONS

 

There were no motions considered by Council.

 

 

 

8.         NOTICES OF MOTIONS

 

There were no notices of motions considered by Council.

 

 

 

9.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Council consented to add Communication Nos. 12-2011 and 13-2011.

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

That Council receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following manner:

 

Referred to all Members of Council

9-2011             Municipal Information Form for Liquor Licence Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for E & T Karaoke, 505 Highway 7 East, Units 259-266 (Ward 2) (Change of ownership for existing restaurant with new liquor licence application) (3.21)

                        Info

CARRIED

 

 

10-2011           Municipal Information Form for Liquor Licence Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for 2233695 Ontario Inc. o/b Congee Queen, 5308 Highway 7 East Markham, Units 5 & 6 (Ward 4) (New restaurant and new liquor licence application) (3.21)

                        Info

CARRIED

 


 

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services & Town Solicitor

11-2011           Ontario Municipal Board – Advising that the appeal by Aryeh Construction Limited regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by H & W Development Corporation has been withdrawn and there are no outstanding appeals on this matter (By-law No. 2010-205, east of South Town Centre Boulevard between Clegg Road and Cedarland Drive). (13.13)

                        Letter

CARRIED

 

 

Referred to all Members of Council

12-2011           Commissioner of Development Services – Providing an update with respect to the proposed by-law amendments for the Hughson Drive, Lunar Crescent, Ankara Court, Polaris Drive and Athens Drive (west end) Study Area. (10.0)

                        (Item No. 3, Report No. 9 and By-laws 2011-51 and 2011-52)

                        Memo

CARRIED

 

 

Received

13-2011           Residents forwarding their objection to the proposed by-law amendments for the Hughson Drive, Lunar Crescent, Ankara Court, Polaris Drive and Athens Drive (west end) Study Area:

                        (Item No. 3, Report No. 9 and By-laws 2011-51 and 2011-52) (10.0)

                        1. Salma Ladha

                        2. Nicola and Maria Caputo

                        3. Danny Chi Kin Chu and Freda Sau Ying Chu

                        4. Jeremy Tio

                        5. Jangyeon Won

                        6. John Olaes

                        7. Andrew Shu-Fai Wu

                        8. Kosta Tsilfidis

                        9. Maria Murgaski

                        10. Shang-Hung Pan and Pui-Yu Tam

                        11. Georgia and Kin Leung

                        12. Colin Padgett

                        13. Ulisse and Rosemary Torelli

                        14. Daniel Ho Lung and Josephine Ho Lung

                        15. John and Sophie Vretos

                        16. Joanne Lott on behalf of Donald and Marjorie Lott

                        17. Teresa Tsui

                        Letters

CARRIED

 

 


 

10.       PROCLAMATIONS

 

There were no proclamations considered by Council.

 

 

 

11.       NEW/OTHER BUSINESSES

 

There were no new/other businesses considered by Council.

 

 

 

12.       BY-LAWS

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

That Council consider the matter regarding the proposed recommendations of the Land Use Planning Report prepared by Meridian Planning Consultants, including the related By-laws 2011-50, 2011-51 and 2011-52, immediately following the delegations with respect thereto.

 

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Councillor Howard Shore

 

That By-law 2011-50 be given three readings and enacted.

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

That By-laws 2011-51 and 2011-52 regarding the proposed recommendations of the Land Use Planning Report prepared by Meridian Planning Consultants be deferred to allow the Ward Councillor an opportunity to hold community meetings and that staff report on this matter back to a future Development Services Committee

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

That By-laws 2011-53 to 2011-56 and By-law 2011-58 be given three readings and enacted.

 


 

Three Readings

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-50      A by-law to amend By-law 1507 as amended (Extension of Interim Control By-law 2010-6 for Hughson Drive/Lunar Crescent Study Area).

                                    (Item No. 3, Report No. 9)

                                    By-law                                                                                         CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-51      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 1507, as amended [Hughson Drive, Lunar Crescent, Ankara Court, Polaris Drive and Athens Drive (west end) (SD 10 110091) – To delete the subject lands from By-law 1507, as amended, so that the lands could be incorporated into By-law 221-81, as amended, with appropriate zoning standards as recommended by the Land Use Study dated June 2, 2010, prepared by Meridian Planning Consultants]

                                    (Item No. 3, Report No. 9)

BY-LAW DEFERRED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-52      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 221-81, as amended [Hughson Drive, Lunar Crescent, Ankara Court, Polaris Drive and Athens Drive (west end) (SD 10 110091) – To introduce new zoning standards as recommended by the Land Use Study dated June 2, 2010, prepared by Meridian Planning Consultants]

                                    (Item No. 3, Report No. 9)

BY-LAW DEFERRED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-53      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 193-81, as amended (Kennison Properties Inc., Part of Lot 6, Concession 5, west of Kennedy Road and north of 14th Avenue – To delete the lands from the area By-law 193-81, as amended, so that these lands may be incorporated into designated area of By-law 108-81, as amended, to accommodate the development of a 4-storey office building with a restaurant in a portion of the ground floor level).

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 10)

                                    By-law                                                                                         CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-54      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 108-81, as amended (Kennison Properties Inc., Part of Lot 6, Concession 5, west of Kennedy Road and north of 14th Avenue – To accommodate the development of a 4-storey office building with a restaurant in a portion of the ground floor level).

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 10)

                                    By-law                                                                                         CARRIED


 

 

BY-LAW 2011-55      A by-law to amend Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Appointment By-law 2002-178 (Appointment of officers under Sections “Animal Control” and “Fire Department”).

                                    By-law                                                                                         CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-56      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (B, McGregor Developments Ltd., 57 and 59 Bridlefield Lane, Blocks 90 and 91, 65M-3168, north of 16th Avenue and west of Stonebridge Drive – To permit a 7 single detached residential unit).

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 3, 2010)

                                    By-law                                                                                         CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-58      A by-law to amend By-law 2002-276, a by-law to impose fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by the Town of Markham (Update Water/Wastewater Rates effective April 1, 2011).

                                    (Item No. 3, Report No. 11)

                                    By-law                                                                                         CARRIED

 

 

 

13.       IN-CAMERA ITEMS

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

That, in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following matters (9:26 p.m.):

 

-           MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
             - JANUARY 25, 2011

 

-           ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE,
            INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE

 

-           A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND
            BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD

 

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That Council rise from in-camera session and report. (9:55 p.m.)

CARRIED


 

 

(1)        MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
             - JANUARY 25, 2011 (16.0)

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

That the minutes of the in-camera Council meeting held on January 25, 2011, be confirmed.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

REPORT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE- January 25, 2011

 

(2)        ENGINEERING CAPITAL PROJECTS AUDIT REPORT
            - CONFIDENTIAL AUDIT FINDING (5.0)

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

1)         That the confidential report prepared by Ingrid Kutter, former Auditor General, entitled “Engineering Capital Projects Audit Report of the Town of Markham – Confidential Audit Finding” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Town staff action plans developed in response to the Auditor General recommendations be received and approved; and further,

 

3)         That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

14.       CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That By-law 2011-57 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2011-57      A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of February 8, 2011.
(Council Meeting No. 4, 2011)

                                    By-law

CARRIED

 

 

 

15.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

CARRIED

 

Council adjourned at 9:58 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

______________________________                                    ___________________________

KIMBERLEY KITTERINGHAM                                           FRANK SCARPITTI

TOWN CLERK                                                                      MAYOR

 

(Signed)

 

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