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                                                                                                                                    2008-06-10

COUNCIL MINUTES  Council Chamber, Civic Centre

Meeting No. 9

 

ROLL CALL

Mayor F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor L. Kanapathi, Councillor A. Chiu. (12)

 

 

REGRETS

Councillor V. Burke. (1)

 

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on June 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre.  Mayor F. Scarpitti presided.

 

 

STAFF

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

C. Conrad, Town Solicitor

K. Kitteringham, Deputy Clerk

B. Cribbett, Treasurer

J. Wong, Technology Support Specialist

P. Loukes, Commission Lead, Operations and Waterworks

A. Seabrooke, Commission Lead, Library Services, Fire Services, and Recreation & Culture

C. Raynor, Committee Clerk

B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant

A. Brown, Director of Engineering

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

(1)        None declared.

 

 


 

2.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 27, 2008

            Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 27, 2008, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         PRESENTATIONS

 

(1)        2008 MAYOR'S SENIORS HALL OF FAME AWARDS (12.2.6)

 

Council extended congratulations to the recipients of the 2008 Mayor’s Seniors Hall of Fame Awards.  The Mayor's Seniors Hall of Fame Award is presented to a nominee over 60 years of age who has made a unique and outstanding contribution to the Markham Community.  The Mayor's Seniors Hall of Fame Winner for 2008, the Meritorious Award and the Certificate of Appreciation, are awarded to nominees for their unique or outstanding achievements.

 

Council thanked Members of the Mayor’s Senior Hall of Fame Awards Committee and recognized the past recipients of the Awards who were in the audience.

 

Mr. Tony Murphy, Chair, Mayor’s Senior Hall of Fame Awards Committee, was in attendance to present the Awards as follows:

 

Mayor's Senior Hall of Fame Award for 2008 - Margaret Bibby

Meritorious Awards - Bert Harris, John Milligan

Certificates of Appreciation - Gordon MacRae, Barbara Tavener, Manickampllai Velauthapillai

 

 

(2)        1456924 ONTARIO INC. - 161 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE (10.5)

Staff provided an update and background information regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville.  Additionally, there was a display of renderings for the proposed new building.

 

 


 

4.         PRESENTATIONS

 

(1)        Frank Watson, addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville, and spoke against the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))

 

(2)        Jeanne Ker-Hornell, Unionville Villagers Association, addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville, and spoke against the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))

 

(3)        Christl Reeh, Unionville Villagers Association, addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville, and spoke against the proposed motion. 
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))

 

(4)        Greg McCormick, Unionville BIA, addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville, and spoke against the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))

 

(5)        Ann Laxton, addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville, and spoke against the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))

 

(6)        Wes Rowe, Unionville Ratepayers Association, addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville, and spoke against the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))

 

(7)        Barry Laxton, Unionville Villagers Association, addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville, and spoke against the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))

 

(8)        Donna Measik, Member, Unionville Ratepayers Association, addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville, and spoke against the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))

 

(9)        Tracy MacKinnon, addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville, and spoke against the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))

 

(10)      Linda Murphy, Royal LePage - Your Community Realty, addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville, and spoke in support of the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))

 

(11)      Kim Galway, Royal LePage - Your Community Realty, addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville, and spoke in support of the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))


 

(12)      Cheryl Giblon, addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville, and spoke against the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))

 

(13)      Vivian Risi, Royal LePage - Your Community Realty, addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville, and spoke in support of the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))

 

(14)      Marion Matthias, addressed Council regarding Ontario Municipal Board Memorandum of Oral Decision regarding the appeals submitted by 1547155 Ontario Ltd. for the development at 7751 Yonge Street, thanking the Town for their efforts on this issue.
(Communication No. 53-2008) (13.13)

 

 

 

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Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

That Council bring forward for consideration the matter regarding 161 Main Street Unionville, immediately following the presentations with respect thereto.

(New/Other Business (2))

CARRIED

___________________________________

 

 

 

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Moved by Councillor J. Webster

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

That Council bring forward for consideration the matter regarding train anti-whistling update, immediately following consideration of the issue regarding 161 Main Street Unionville.

(Clause (1), Report No. 31, 2008)

CARRIED

_____________________________

 

 

 

5.         PETITIONS

 

(1)        There was no petition.

 

 


 

6(a)      REPORT NO. 29 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (May 26, 2008)

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (6), (10) and (11).

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

That Report No. 29 - General Committee (May 26, 2008) comprised of 13 Clauses be received and adopted.

 

 

(1)        APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS TO
            ADVISORY COMMITTEES (16.0)

 

That the resignation of Mr. Pratheesh Ratnasingham from the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee be accepted with regret, and a letter of appreciation be forwarded; and,

 

That Miss Quan Low Sin be appointed to the Milliken Mills Main Street Advisory Group ; and,

 

That the resignation of Mr. Gordon To from the Markham Race Relations Committee be accepted with regret, and a letter of appreciation be forwarded; and further,

 

That the following appointments to the Heintzman House Community Centre Board be confirmed for the term ending December 31, 2008:

 

Ed Hankins, Chair

Ken Davis, Vice-Chair

Pat Chamandy

Paul Glionna

Sam Masson

Bob Willson

Stan Daurio

Frank Butters

Don Poscente.

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        WATER AND SEWER ARREARS ADDED TO THE TAX ROLL (7.3)

            Report 

 

That the report entitled, “Water and Sewer Arrears Added to the Tax Roll” be received for information; and,


 

That Council endorse the policy of adding of water/sewer arrears to the tax account of the property to which the service was provided effective July 1, 2008; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        NEW USER FEE- CHARGES ADDED TO THE TAX
            COLLECTOR’S ROLL (7.3)

            Report 

 

That Council approve a $30.00 administrative fee to be charged for the addition of non-tax related arrears on the tax collector's roll; and,

 

That By-Law 2002-276 be amended to reflect this fee; and further,

 

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

(By-law 2008-112)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        EXTENSION OF CONTRACT 077-T-05 ADULT SCHOOL
            CROSSING GUARDS PROGRAM (3.16)

            Report

 

That the report entitled “Extension of Contract 077-T-05 Adult School Crossing Guard Program” be received; and,

 

That Contract 077-T-05 Adult School Crossing Guard Program be extended for one (1) additional year ending June 30, 2009 with Staffing Services Inc. and including the existing terms and conditions as outlined in the original bid document, in the estimated annual amount of $576,236.00, exclusive of GST; and,

 

That funds for this contract during the 2008 season (i.e. September 2008 – December 2008) be funded from the Engineering Department’s 2008 Operating Budget account 640 998 5642 School Crossing Guards in the estimated amount of $253,572.00, exclusive of GST; and,

 

That funds for this contract during the 2009 season (i.e. January 2009 – June 2009), in the estimated amount of $322,664.00, exclusive of GST, be included in the 2009 budget; and further,

 

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

(Communication No. 52-2008)

 

CARRIED

 


 

(5)        AWARD OF TENDER 065-T-08 TRAFFIC CALMING
AT ROYAL ORCHARD BOULEVARD, CARLTON ROAD AND
VILLAGE PARKWAY (5.12)

            Report

 

That the report entitled “Award of Tender # 065-T-08 Traffic Calming at Royal Orchard Boulevard, Carlton Road and Village Parkway” be received; and,

 

That the contract for Tender # 065-T-08 Traffic Calming at Royal Orchard Boulevard, Carlton Road and Village Parkway be awarded to the lowest priced qualified bidder, Mopal Construction Limited in the amount of $373,753.00 exclusive of GST; and,

 

That a contingency in the amount of $56,062.00 exclusive of GST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that the Director of Engineering be authorized to approve expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified limit; and,

 

That the award be funded from the 2007 Engineering Capital for Safe Streets Programme, project # 083 5350 7660 005 in the amount of $429,815.00; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

(6)        MOTION REGARDING POWERSTREAM
            OPERATIONS CENTRE (13.7)

            Motion

 

That the following Shareholder Waiver regarding the PowerStream Operations Centre, adopted by the Board of Directors of Markham Enterprises Corporation at its meeting held on June 9, 2008, be approved; and,

 

That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the waiver in substantially the form set out, in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer:

 

“WHEREAS the undersigned are parties to the Shareholders Agreement for PowerStream Inc. dated June 1, 2004 (the “USA”);

 

AND WHEREAS all capitalized terms used herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the USA;

 

AND WHEREAS Section 2.05 of the USA requires the Corporation to maintain two operations centres, one to be located in each of Markham and Vaughan, Ontario;

 

AND WHEREAS it is now intended that the Corporation maintain, at a minimum, one operations centre, to be located in either Markham or Vaughan, Ontario;


 

AND WHEREAS the undersigned accordingly desire to waive the requirements of Section 2.05 of the USA;

 

NOW THEREFORE FOR VALID CONSIDERATION, the undersigned hereby waive Section 2.05 of the USA such that the Corporation shall maintain, at a minimum, one operations centre to be located in either Markham or Vaughan, Ontario, provided that the operations of the Corporation shall be carried out by the Corporation to the current service level and other standards which, at a minimum, are in compliance with the requirements of the Ontario Energy Board.

 

Agreed as of the               day of June, 2008.

 

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MARKHAM

Per:      ____________________________

            Mayor

Per:      _____________________________
            Clerk

 

MARKHAM ENTERPRISES CORPORATION

Per:      ____________________________
            Name: 

Per:      ____________________________
            Name: 

 

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VAUGHAN

Per:      ___________________________

            Name:

Per:      ___________________________

            Name: 

 

VAUGHAN HOLDINGS INC.

Per:      ___________________________

            Name: 

Per:      ___________________________

            Name: 

 

POWERSTREAM INC.

Per:      ___________________________

            Name: 

Per:      ___________________________

            Name:”

 

CARRIED

(See following motion which was withdrawn)


 

            Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

            Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

            That the following Clause (6), Report No. 29 regarding Powerstream operations centre, be withdrawn:

 

"Whereas PowerStream Management has recommended to its Board of Directors that it move to one operation centre to service PowerStream’s existing service territory;

 

And whereas at its meeting of April 25, 2008, PowerStream’s Board of Directors approved a recommendation authorizing PowerStream’s Management to finalize negotiations with JAXX Corporation (Atlas) for the lease and purchase option of a new operations centre and for the purchase of adjacent land for a new transformer station, subject to Shareholder approval;

 

And whereas the Shareholders Agreement (“Shareholders Agreement”) between The Corporation of the Town of Markham, Markham Energy Corporation, The Corporation of the City of Vaughan and Amalco Hydro Distribution Inc., dated June 1, 2004, as amended, provides in Section 2.05 that the Corporation shall maintain two (2) operations centres, together with two (2) store front customer service centres, one to be located in each of Markham and Vaughan;

 

And whereas Section 5.03 of the Shareholders Agreement provides that an amendment to the Shareholders Agreement requires agreement in writing, duly executed by all parties to the Shareholders Agreement;

 

It is therefore resolved that The Corporation of the Town of Markham approves an amendment to Section 2.05 of the Shareholders Agreement so that it reads as follows:

 

            “The head office and registered office of the Corporation shall be located in one of the municipalities where the Business is conducted.  In addition, the Corporation shall maintain one or more operation centre(s) within PowerStream’s service territory, one of which shall be located within Markham or Vaughan, and shall maintain two store front customer service centres, one to be located in each of Markham and Vaughan, Ontario.”"

 

CARRIED

 

 

(7)        AWARD OF TENDER #052-T-08 TOWNWIDE, PAVEMENT
            MARKINGS (7.12.2)

            Report

 

That the report entitled “Award of Tender # 052-T-08 Townwide, Pavement Markings” be received; and,


 

That the contract for Townwide, Pavement Markings be awarded to the lowest bidder, Guild Electric Ltd. for an estimated annual amount of $254,089.40 exclusive of GST, totalling $762,268.20 exclusive of GST for a period of three (3) years; and,

 

That funds for this contract for the 2008 period be drawn from the 2008 Operating Budget Account 700 505 5307 Pavement Markings in the estimated amount of $254,089.40 exclusive of GST; and,

 

That funds for this contract for the 2009 and 2010 periods, in the estimated amount of $508,178.80 exclusive of GST, be included in the 2009 and 2010 Operating Budget; and further,

 

That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution;

 

CARRIED

 

 

(8)        AWARD OF TENDER 043-T-08 STEELES AVENUE EAST
WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT (PHASE 2) FROM HENDERSON
AVENUE TO BAYVIEW AVENUE (5.4)

            Report              Attachment

 

That the report entitled “Award of Tender 043-T-08 Steeles Avenue East Watermain Replacement (Phase 2) from Henderson Avenue to Bayview Avenue” be received; and,

 

That the contract for 043-T-08 Steeles Avenue East Watermain Replacement (Phase 2) from Henderson Avenue to Bayview Avenue be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Hollingworth Construction Co. in the amount of $965,877.50 exclusive of GST; and,

 

That a separate purchase order in the amount of $96,587.75 exclusive of GST be issued for contingency to cover any additional fees and that the Director of Asset Management be authorized to approve expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified limit in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,

 

That staff be authorized to retain a qualified geotechnical consulting firm in accordance with the Town’s purchasing bylaw to provide geotechnical and materials testing services during construction for an upset limit of $7,000.00 exclusive of GST; and,

 

That the award be funded from the 2008 Waterworks Department Capital Project 053-6150-8435-005 Watermain Construction/Replacement; in the amount of $1,350,000.00; and,

 

That upon payment of all the invoices, the remaining funds in the amount of $280,534.75 be returned to the original funding source; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 


 

(9)        CANCELLATION, REDUCTION OR REFUND OF TAXES
            UNDER SECTION 357 AND 358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT 2001 (7.3)

            Report

 

That taxes totalling approximately $234,407.42 be adjusted under Section 357 (in the amount of $222,240.66) and Section 358 (in the amount of  $12,166.76) of the Municipal Act, 2001 of which the Town’s portion is estimated to be $29,708.48; and,

 

That the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments; and,

 

That the Treasurer be directed to adjust the Collector’s Roll accordingly; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

(10)      2008 TAX RATE AND LEVY BY-LAW (7.3)

            Report

 

That a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling $469,324,052 required by the Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York and the Boards of Education in a form substantially similar to the attached Appendix and satisfactory to the Town Solicitor and to provide for the mailing of notices requesting payment of taxes for the year 2008, as set out as follows, be approved:

 

Town of Markham:       $102,254,653

Region of York:            $194,918,649

School Boards: $172,150,750

Markham BIA: $        -

Unionville BIA: $        -

Total                            $469,324,052; and,

 

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

(By-law 2008-113)

 

CARRIED

 


 

(11)      DEVELOPMENT CHARGES TRANSITION RULES (7.11)

            Report

 

That the report titled “Development Charge Transition Rules” be received; and,

 

That Council approve a transition policy for implementation of the proposed development charge by-law amendments, as follows:

  • that subdivision applicants that have submitted all documentation required to initiate the Subdivision Agreement, as set out in this report, on or before 14 days from the date of enactment of the 2008 Town Wide Hard and Area Specific Development Charge By-laws, be charged development charges based on the current 2004 bylaw rates, as indexed;
  • that site plans that have been endorsed by Council on or before 14 days from the date of enactment of the 2008 Town Wide Hard and Area Specific Development Charge By-laws, be charged development charges based on the current 2004 bylaw rates, as indexed; and,

 

That subdivision applicants that qualify for the 2004 development charge rates be given until September 30, 2008 to register their subdivisions, failing which the 2008 by-law rates apply; and,

 

That site plan applicants that qualify for the 2004 development charge rates be given until September 30, 2008 to complete the site plan agreement process and obtain a building permit, failing which the 2008 by-law rates apply; and further,

 

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

 

MOTION DEFERRED

(See following motion to deferred)

 

            Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

            Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

            That Clause (11), Report No. 29 regarding Development Charges Transition Rules be deferred to the June 24, 2008 Council meeting for consideration.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(12)      SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING (9.0)

 

That, as recommended by the Chair, June 23, 2008 be set aside for an extra General Committee meeting in the event it is required to complete its business before the summer recess.

 

CARRIED

 


 

(13)      COUNCIL REMUNERATION (11.9)

            Memorandum

 

That the Staff Memorandum dated May 5, 2008 from the Director of Human Resources be received; and,

 

That there be a one time economic adjustment to equalize Ward and Regional Councillors’ base salaries; and

 

That further benefit improvements and remuneration increases be based on the CUPE Agreement, as it is for the Town’s non-union staff, with effect from April, 2007.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6(b)      REPORT NO. 30 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (June 9, 2008)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

That Report No. 30 - General Committee (June 9, 2008) comprised of one clause be received and adopted.

 

(1)        AWARD OF TENDER #023-T-08 TOWNWIDE BUILDING
            MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE (7.12)

            Report  Attachment

 

That the report entitled “Award of Contract # 023-T-08 Townwide Building Mechanical Maintenance” be received; and,

 

That the contract for # 023-T-08 Townwide Building Mechanical Maintenance (for various facilities as listed under Appendix A) be split between the two (2) lowest priced suppliers SIG Mechanical Inc. and Versatech Mechanical Inc; and,

 

That the contract for # 023-T-08 Townwide Building Mechanical Maintenance be awarded to SIG Mechanical Inc for the June 1st – Dec 31st 2008 period in the estimated amount of $97,358.33 exclusive of GST and a estimated annual value of $166,900.00 exclusive of GST for a period of four (4) years (2009-2012) totaling $682,771.21 exclusive of GST, based on stipulated price escalations of 3% in year 4 and 5 of the contract; and,

 

That the contract for # 023-T-08 Townwide Building Mechanical Maintenance be awarded to Versatech Mechanical Inc for the June 1st – Dec 31st 2008 period in the estimated amount of $27,302.33 exclusive of GST and a estimated annual value of $46,804.00 exclusive of GST for a period of four (4) years (2009-2012) totaling $191,470.49 exclusive of GST, based on stipulated price escalations of 3% in year 4 and 5 of the contract; and,


 

That the contract costs for the June 1st to Dec 31st 2008 period be funded from the 2008 Operating Budget Accounts as listed under Appendix A in the estimated annual amount of $124,660.66 exclusive of GST; and,

 

That the contract costs for the 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012 periods (estimated $213,704.00 per annum, exclusive of GST  plus stipulated price escalations as identified in Appendix A) be included in the operating budgets for the respective years pending Council approval of the operating budgets; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6(c)      REPORT NO. 31 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (June 10, 2008)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Webster

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

That Report No. 30 - General Committee (June 9, 2008) comprised of one clause be received and adopted.

 

(1)        TRAIN ANTI-WHISTLING UPDATE (5.13)

 

That the presentation provided by Mr. A. Brown, Director of Engineering and Mr. J. Lustig, Director of Financial and Client Services regarding Train Anti-Whistling Update, be received; and,

 

That the Region of York be requested to partner with the Town of Markham to install all appropriate safety measures, including pedestrian gates, at all level train crossings within the urban boundary of Markham regardless of local anti-whistling policies; and,

 

Whereas residents of the Town of Markham and Region of York are desirous of a better quality of life and have been requesting the cessation of train whistling at road crossings for over 5 years; and,

 

Whereas Anti-Whistling by-laws and the cessation of whistling has been implemented at some road/train crossings in the Region of York and Greater Toronto Area (GTA);

 

Now therefore be it resolved that Council endorse the implementation of anti-whistling by-laws within the urban boundary of the Town of Markham, with priority given to the thirteen level train crossing on the Uxbridge Line; and,


 

That the Region of York be requested to amend its June 11, 2008 Anti-Whistling Policy for trains at road/rail crossings to:

  • Permit anti-whistling at Regional road crossings on a 24 hour per day basis;
  • Fund all costs associated with the implementation of anti-whistling at Regional road/train crossings;
  • Be responsible for any added risk and liability at Regional road/train crossings; and,

 

That the Region of York be requested to expedite the implementation of train anti-whistling by-laws at Regional crossings; and,

 

That the City of Toronto be requested to implement an anti-whistling by-law for the Steeles Avenue/Uxbridge Line crossing.

CARRIED

(See following recorded votes)

 

            Council consented to division of Clause (1), Report No. 30 regarding train anti-whistling as follows:

 

            Paragraph 5

            Now therefore be it resolved that Council endorse the implementation of anti-whistling by-laws within the urban boundary of the Town of Markham, with priority given to the thirteen level train crossing on the Uxbridge Line;

CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE (11:1)

(See following recorded vote)

 

YEAS:            Mayor F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor L. Kanapathi, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)

 

NAYS:           Councillor D. Horchik. (1)

 

ABSENT:       Councillor V. Burke. (1)

 

            Paragraph 6, Bullet 1

·                  Permit anti-whistling at Regional road crossings on a 24 hour per day basis;

CARRIED ON A RECORDED VOTE (11:1)

(See following recorded vote)

 

YEAS:             Mayor F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor L. Kanapathi, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)

 

NAYS:           Councillor D. Horchik. (1)

 

ABSENT:       Councillor V. Burke. (1)


 

 

 

7.         MOTIONS

 

(1)        There was no motion.

 

 

 

8.         NOTICE OF MOTIONS

 

(1)        There was no notice of motion.

 

 

 

9.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Council consented to separate Communication No. 49-2008.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

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

 

Received

46-2008           Gord Weeden - Extending appreciation to Council and staff regarding Town's assistance on the street sign for Gordon Weeden Road. (12.2.6)

                        Letter

 

 

Referred to all Members of Council

47-2008           Liquor Licence Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Salaam Namaste Indian Fine Cuisine Inc., 3000 Highway No. 7 East, A-2 (indoor and outdoor licence for new establishment). (3.21)

                        Info

 

 

48-2008           Liquor Licence Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Watami Sushi & Grill, 4372 Steeles Avenue East, Unit G74 (indoor licence for establishment previously licenced). (3.21)

                        Info

 


 

49-2008           Unionville BIA - Forwarding a request to temporarily close various streets at Main Street Unionville as follows:

                        Roads to be closed

                        -           Main Street Unionville diagonally at Main Street Unionville Lane - also known as Concession Road

                        -           Main Street Unionville north to Carlton Road

                        -           Fred Varley Drive at EJ Lennox Way

                        Events, Dates and Times

                        -           Unionville Celtic Festival (July 12, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)

                        -           Unionville Jazz On Main (August 15 and 16, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight). (3.5)

                        (By-law 2008-114)

                        Info

 

            Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

            Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

            That "Markham Jazz Festival" be amended to read as "Unionville Jazz On Main", under Communication No. 49-2008.

CARRIED

 

 

50-2008           Markham District Veterans' Association - Forwarding a request to temporarily close the following streets on June 27, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight to facilitate the Fiesta Canada's Multicultural Day:

                        - Washington Street from Hwy 7 to south Centre Street

                        - Jerman Street from Hwy 7 to south Edward Street. (3.5)

                        (By-law 2008-115)

                        Info

 

 

51-2008           Markham Village BIA - Forwarding a request to close the following streets at Main Street Markham to facility the Pedestrian Mall being held on July 20 and October 5, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:

                        -           Main Street Markham North from Highway 7 to South of Parkway Avenue.

                        -           Access east from Main Street Markham North is closed to:

                                                a)         Centre Street

                                                b)         Robinson Street.

                        -           Access west from Main Street Markham North is closed to:

                                                b.         Dublin Street

                                                c.         Robinson Street

                                                d.         Wilson Street

                        -           Robinson Street West from Main Street Markham North to Water Street. (3.5)
(By-law 2008-116)

                        Info


 

 

52-2008           Paul D. Imrie, President, Staff Services for School Crossing Guard - Providing information related to overall service levels on school crossing guard as requested by General Committee at its meeting held on May 26, 2008. (3.16)

                        Letter

 

 

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services & Town Solicitor

53-2008           Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding a memorandum of oral decision regarding the appeals submitted by 1547155 Ontario Ltd. for the development at 7751 Yonge Street. (By-law 2008-272) (13.13)

                        Letter

 

 

54-2008           Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding a memorandum of oral decision regarding the appeals submitted by 1691126 Ontario Ltd. (Liberty Development Corporation) for the development at 7161 and 7171 Yonge Street. (13.13)

                        Letter

 

 

55-2008           Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding a memorandum of oral decision regarding the appeals submitted by Romanovich Family for the Town of Markham Official Plan Amendment No. 149. (13.13)

                        Letter

 

 

56-2008           Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding a memorandum of oral decision delivered on April 18, 2008 regarding the appeals for the properties on Langstaff Road. (13.13)

                        Letter

 

CARRIED

 

 

Referred to all Members of Council

57-2008           Greg McCormick, Chairman, Unionville BIA
Richard D. B. Talbot, President, The Unionville Ratepayers Association
Peter R. Wales, President, Unionville Villagers Association (UVA)
 - Forwarding their comments regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville. (10.5)  (Other Business 2)

                        Letter

 

 


 

10.       PROCLAMATIONS

 

(1)        PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)

            Info

 

Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That the following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:

- International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (June 26, 2008); and,

 

That the Corporate Communications Department be requested to publish the above proclamation in the local newspapers.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

11.       NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

 

Council consented to add New/Other Business (2).

 

(1)        TOWN CONVEYANCE TO BOX GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS
            INC.-PART OF THE DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY LANDS
            PARTS 2 & 3, PLAN 65R-24196 (8.1)

 

NOTICES OF PROPOSED SALE

TOWN OF MARKHAM

PROPOSED SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY

(Pursuant to By-law 178-96)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

That the notice of the proposed sale for the Town own lands legally described as Parts 2 and 3, Plan 65R-24196, be confirmed.

(By-law 2008-117) (In-Camera Clause No. 1)

 

CARRIED

 


 

(2)        UNIONVILLE SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES
1456924 ONTARIO INC. - 161 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE
MAY 26, 2008 (10.5)

            Minutes

 

That the minutes of the Unionville Subcommittee dated May 26, 2008 regarding the proposal submitted by 1456924 Ontario Inc. for 161 Main Street Unionville, be received; and,

 

That the following resolution of Unionville Subcommittee dated May 26, 2008 regarding the proposal submitted by 1456924 Ontario Inc. for 161 Main Street Unionville, be adopted:

 

"That the Unionville Subcommittee endorse in principle the re-zoning and secondary plan amendment applications to permit office use on the ground floor of 161 Main Street (areas “D” & “E”) with the following conditions:

·                    That area “C” be retained in retail use; and,

·                    That the new proposed accessory structure (area “F”) be for retail use and be   enlarged to the maximum square footage as determined by Town staff subject to site conditions; and,

·                    That the minimum amount of ground floor retail space required to be maintained             on the property be specified in the zoning by-law; and further,

·                    That only a real estate office use be supported for areas “D” and “E”(not other office uses)."

(Delegations 1 to 13) (Communication No. 57-2008)

MOTION LOST

(See following recorded votes)

 

            Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

            Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

            That Council consider the recommendation of Unionville Subcommittee dated May 26, 2008 regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville.

 

MOTION LOST ON A RECORDED VOTE (6:6)

(See following recorded vote)

 

YEAS:            Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (6)

 

NAYS:           Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor L. Kanapathi. (6)

 

ABSENT:       Councillor V. Burke. (1)

 


 

            Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

            Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

            That the application submitted by 1456924 Ontario Inc. regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville be referred to staff for a report back to the June 24, 2008 Council meeting.

 

MOTION LOST ON A RECORDED VOTE (4:8)

(See following recorded vote)

 

            YEAS:            Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor L. Kanapathi, Councillor A. Chiu. (4)

 

NAYS:           Mayor F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti. (8)

 

ABSENT:       Councillor V. Burke. (1)

 

 

 

12.       BY-LAWS

 

Council consented to add By-law 2008-121 and to separate By-law 2008-114.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That By-laws 2008-112 to 2008-119 and By-law 2008-121 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2008-112    A by-law to amend Fee By-law 2002-276 (Fees for the addition of non-tax related charge to the tax account).
(Clause 3, Report No. 29, 2008)

                                    By-law

 

BY-LAW 2008-113    A by-law to provide for the levy and collection of sums required by The Corporation of the Town of Markham for the year 2008 and to provide for the mailing of notices demanding payment of taxes for the year 2008.
(Clause 10, Report No. 29, 2008)

                                    By-law


 

BY-LAW 2008-114    A by-law to authorize the temporary closure of various streets at Main Street Unionville to facilitate the Unionville Celtic Festival being held on July 12, 2008 (6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) and the Unionville Jazz On Main being held on August 15 and 16, 2008 (6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight).
(Communication No. 49-2008)                    CARRIED AS AMENDED

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

That "Markham Jazz Festival" be amended to read as "Unionville Jazz On Main", under By-law 2008-114.

CARRIED

                                    By-law

 

BY-LAW 2008-115    A by-law to authorize the temporary closure of Washington Street from Highway 7 to south Centre Street and Jerman Street from Highway 7 to south Edward Street on June 27, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight to facilitate the Fiesta Canada's Multicultural Day submitted by Markham District Veterans' Association.

                                    (Communication No. 50-2008) By-law

 

BY-LAW 2008-116    A by-law to authorize the temporary closure of various streets at Main Street Markham to facilitate the Pedestrian Mall being held on July 20 and October 5, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

                                    (Communication No. 51-2008) By-law

 

BY-LAW 2008-117    A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer of Land to Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. (Parts 2 and 3, Plan 65R-24196).

                                    (New/Other Business (1) and In-camera (1)). By-law

 

BY-LAW 2008-118    A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Part of Lot 20, Concession 7, designated as Part 3, Plan 65R-30368 - Mingay Avenue).

                                    By-law

 

BY-LAW 2008-119    A by-law to amend Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Appointment By-law 2002-178 and Parking By-law 2005-188 (To revise the lists for officers, enforcement companies and tagging locations).

                                    By-law

 

BY-LAW 2008-121    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Majorwood Developments, Cathedral Community, Lots 8, 9, 35 to 74 and Blocks 75 to 79, Plan 65M-4031, north of Major Mackenzie Drive and west of Woodbine Avenue).

                                    By-law

CARRIED

 


 

 

13.       IN-CAMERA ITEMS

 

Moved by Councillor C. Moretti

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

 

That Council resolve into an in-camera session to discuss confidential matters (10:48 p.m.).

 

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

 

That Council rise and the Chair report the following from in-camera session (11:05 p.m.):

 

REPORT OF GENERAL COMMITTEE - May 26, 2008

 

(1)        TOWN CONVEYANCE TO BOX GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS
INC.-PART OF THE DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY LANDS–
PARTS 2 & 3, PLAN 65R-24196 (8.1)

 

That the report entitled “Town of Markham Conveyance to Box Grove Hill Developments Inc., Part of the Don Cousens Parkway Lands , Parts 2 and 3, Plan 65R-24196” be received; and,

 

That Parts 2 and 3, Plan 65R-24196 be declared surplus pursuant to Town of Markham By-law 178-96 and that notice of the proposed disposition of such lands be placed on the agenda for the Council meeting of June 10, 2008; and,

 

That a by-law be enacted at Council on June 10, 2008, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer of Land in favour of Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. for nominal consideration and other related documents for the completion of this transaction, all in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor; and,

 

That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary including execution of documents to give effect to this report.

 

 

COUNCIL - June 10, 2008

 

(2)        CONFIDENTIAL LEGAL MATTER REGARDING
            RODICK ROAD/HWY 407 (5.10)

 

That the Confidential Report dated June 10, 2008 from the Commissioner of Development Services regarding a legal matter relative to Rodick Road/Highway 407 be received; and,

 

That staff be authorized and directed to take all actions as are set out in this report.


 

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

 

That the report be adopted, approved and confirmed.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

14.       CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

 

Moved by Councillor L. Kanapathi

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That By-law 2008-120 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2008-120    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of June 10, 2008.
(Council Meeting No. 9, 2008)

                                    By-law

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

15.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

CARRIED

 

 

Council adjourned at 11:10 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

__________________________________                ________________________________

KIMBERLEY KITTERINGHAM                               FRANK SCARPITTI

DEPUTY CLERK                                                       MAYOR

 

(Signed)

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