Council Minutes

Meeting #:	Meeting Number: 8
Date:	Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 1:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chamber

Roll Call

• Mayor Frank Scarpitti
• Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
• Regional Councillor Jack Heath
• Regional Councillor Joe Li
• Regional Councillor Jim Jones
• Councillor Keith Irish
• Councillor Alan Ho
• Councillor Reid McAlpine
• Councillor Karen Rea
• Councillor Andrew Keyes
• Councillor Amanda Collucci
• Councillor Isa Lee

Regrets

• Councillor Khalid Usman

Staff

• Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer
• Trinela Cane, Commissioner, Corporate Services
• Arvin Prasad, Commissioner, Development Services
• Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor & Acting Director, Human Resources
• Joel Lustig, Treasurer
• Bryan Frois, Chief of Staff
• Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk
• Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk
• John Wong, Technology Support Specialist II
• Andrea Berry, Sr. Manager, Corp Comm & Community Engagement
• Morgan Jones, Director, Operations
• Ronald Blake, Senior Manager, Development
• Mark Visser, Sr Manager Strategy Innovation & Investments
• Prathapan Kumar, Senior Manager, Infrastructure

​Alternate formats for this document are available upon request

---

1.

CALL TO ORDER

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We begin today by acknowledging that we walk upon the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples and we recognize their history, spirituality, culture, and stewardship of the land. We are grateful to all Indigenous groups for their commitment to protect the land and its resources and we are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

The meeting of Council convened at 1:05 PM on April 16, 2019 in the Council Chamber. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.

The meeting recessed at 2:33 pm and reconvened at 2:49 pm.

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor Karen Rea disclosed an interest with respect to Item No. 3, Approval of Previous Minutes, where the Indemnification By-law and Integrity Commissioners report was discussed in the previous meeting, as she has a pending legal issue. Councillor Rea did not take part in the discussion or vote on this matter.

3.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

3.1

COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 2, 2019

Councillor Karen Rea disclosed an interest with respect to the Indemnification By-law and Integrity Commissioners report which was discussed in the previous meeting, as she has a pending legal issue. Councillor Rea did not take part in the discussion or vote on this matter.

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
  1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 2, 2019, be adopted.
  Carried

4.

PRESENTATIONS

There were no presentations.​​

5.

DEPUTATIONS

There were no deputations.​​

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.1

11-2019 LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION : MOM'S KITCHEN KOREAN CUISINE, 28 SOUTH UNIONVILLE AVENUE (WARD 3) (3.21)

(New Liquor License for indoor areas)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes

  That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information.

  Carried

6.2

12-2019 MEMORANDUM - F.J. HOMES LIMITED, DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS - SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION (10.5)

(By-law 2019-49)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

  That the Memorandum dated April 16, 2019 from the Commissioner of Development Services regarding the application for F.J. Homes Limited, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment Application be received.

  Carried

7.

PROCLAMATIONS

7.1

PROCLAMATION AND FLAG RAISING REQUESTS (3.4)

• Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  1. That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes:
  1. Human Values Day - April 24, 2019;
  2. Innovation Week in the City of Markham - May 6-12, 2019;
  3. National Public Works Week - May 19-25, 2019;
  4. Armenian National Day - May 25, 2019; and,
  5. Pollinator Week - June 17-23, 2019.
  2. That the following new requests for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council:
  1. Museum Month - May;
  2. Markham in Motion Day - May 31, 2019; and,
  3. Caribbean Heritage month - October.
  3. That the following request for flag to be raised at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre flagpole, approved by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Community Flag Raisings & Flag Protocol Policy, be received for information purposes:
  1. Armenian National Day - May 25, 2019 (Organized by Armenian National Community).
  Carried

8.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES

8.1

REPORT NO. 16 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (APRIL 1, 2019)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish

  That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 4):

  Carried

8.1.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT INTENTION TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT JAMES CAMPBELL HOUSE 2 WISMER PLACE, WARD 4 (16.11.3)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the staff report entitled “Intention to Designate a Property Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, James Campbell House, 2 Wismer Place,” dated April 1, 2019, be received; and,
  2. That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the James Campbell House at 2 Wismer Place be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and,
  3. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
  4. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,
  5. That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and further,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.1.2

RECOMMENDATION REPORT INTENTION TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT BROWN’S CORNERS UNITED CHURCH 2830 HIGHWAY 7 EAST, WARD 2 (16.11.3)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the staff report entitled “Intention to Designate a Property Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Brown’s Corners United Church, 2830 Highway 7 East,” dated April 1, 2019, be received; and,
  2. That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the Brown’s Corners United Church at 2830 Highway 7 be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and,
  3. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
  4. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,
  5. That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and further,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.1.3

RECOMMENDATION REPORT INTENTION TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT ELIAS HAMILTON HOUSE 6 HERITAGE CORNERS LANE, WARD 4 (16.11.3)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the staff report entitled “Intention to Designate a Property Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Elias Hamilton House, 6 Heritage Corners Lane,” dated April 1, 2019, be received; and,
  2. That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the Elias Hamilton House at 6 Heritage Corners Lane be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and,
  3. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
  4. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,
  5. That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and further,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.1.4

YONGE SUBWAY EXTENSION AND ROYAL ORCHARD STATION (WARD 1) (5.10)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the report entitled “Yonge Subway Extension and Royal Orchard Station (Ward 1)”, be received; and, 
  2. That Council endorse the findings by StrategyCorp and Sajecki Planning that the Royal Orchard Station can be justified by the station ridership forecasts, and warrant further studies to confirm the need of the station; and, 
  3. That Council confirm its preference that the Royal Orchard Station be included in the Yonge Subway Extension (YSE) project as identified in the Yonge Subway Extension – Finch Station to Richmond Hill Centre Transit Project Assessment – January 30, 2009; and, 
  4. That Council request the YSE Executive Committee not to eliminate the Royal Orchard Station from the YSE Preliminary Design and Engineering work until the conclusion of further technical studies recommended in the StrategyCorp and Sajecki Planning; and, 
  5. That the YSE Executive Committee be requested to carry out any further technical studies as recommended by StrategyCorp and Sajecki Planning, in consultation with the City of Vaughan and the City of Markham, to support the Royal Orchard Station; and, 
  6. That Council’s resolution be forwarded to the YSE Executive Committee, and the City of Vaughan; and further, 
  7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2

REPORT NO. 17 GENERAL COMMITTEE (APRIL 8, 2019)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes

  That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 5):

  Carried

8.2.1

AWARD OF TENDER 002-T-19 ASPHALT MAINTENANCE (7.12)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the report entitled “Award of Tender 002-T-19 Asphalt Maintenance” be received; and,
  2. That the contract for asphalt maintenance be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, Forest Contractors Ltd. for one (1) year in the amount of $1,065,819.99 (Inclusive of HST), with an option to renew the contract for an additional three (3) years. The price will remain firm fixed for the first three (3) years. The remaining one (1) year will be subject to an annual price increase based on the Consumer Price Index for All Items Canada for the twelve (12) month period ending October 31 in the applicable year and shall not exceed 3%; and,
  3. That the award in the amount of $1,065,819.99 inclusive of HST be funded from operating and capital accounts as identified in the Financial Considerations section of this report with total available budget of $1,268,260.00; and,
  4. That the remaining budget in the amount of $202,440.01 ($1,268,260.00 - $1,065,819.99) be utilized to address potential additional asphalt maintenance on an as required basis; and,
  5. That the 2020 – 2023 purchase orders be adjusted for growth and/or price escalation, subject to Council approval of the respective year’s budgets; and further,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2.2

DEVELOPMENT CHARGES DECEMBER 31, 2018 RESERVE BALANCES AND ANNUAL ACTIVITY OF THE ACCOUNTS (7.11)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the report titled “Development Charges December 31, 2018 Reserve Balances and Annual Activity of the Accounts” be received by Council as required under Section 43(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended; and,
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2.3

2018 YEAR-END REVIEW OF OPERATIONS (7.0)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the report entitled “2018 Year-End Review of Operations” be received; and, 
  2. That the City’s 2018 net favourable variance of $3.58M be transferred as follows, as per the approved Financial Planning and Budgeting Policy :
     1. $1.40M to the Corporate Rate Stabilization Reserve to achieve a balance equal to 15% of the local tax levy as per City policy;
     2. $2.18M to the Life Cycle Capital Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund; and further, 
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2.4

TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANY ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF MARKHAM (5.0)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the presentation by Mr. Robert Penner, Manager, Utility Inspection ＆ Survey Group  entitled "Telecommunication Company Activities in the City of Markham", be received; and,
  2. That the staff report entitled, "Telecommunication Company Activities in the City of Markham" be received; and,
  3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute funding agreements between the City and telecommunication companies to cover the costs to meet service levels as a result of increased permit applications relating to infrastructure upgrade projects, as outlined in this report, provided that the form and content of such agreements are satisfactory to the Commissioner of the Community and Fire Services and the City Solicitor; and,
  4. That 5 additional two year contract staff be hired at the cost of approximately $332,000 per year, with costs being funded through amounts paid to the City pursuant to a funding agreement and through permit fees recovered from increased permit review applications; and,
  5. That the Treasurer and Director of Operations be authorized to hire additional temporary staff to address the legislated time requirements for permit review during the period of increased volumes with the costs of such fully recovered through amounts paid to the City pursuant to funding agreement(s) and through permit fees recovered from increased permit review applications; and further,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2.5

FLOOD CONTROL PROGRAM – DISASTER MITIGATION & ADAPTATION FUND (DMAF) (5.5 & 7.0)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the Report entitled “Flood Control Program – Disaster Mitigation & Adaptation Fund (DMAF)” be received; and

      

  2. That Council approve the shared funding allocation between the Government of Canada and City of Markham as follows:
     
     

     Government of Canada Share (40%) (A)       $48,640,000.00
     City of Markham Share (60%) (B)                 $72,960,000.00
     Total Funding (C ) = (A) + (B)                   $121,600,000.00
     
     

  3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Disaster Mitigation & Adaptation Fund (DMAF) Agreement (and any related documents), in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Community & Fire Services, and that the Commissioner of Community & Fire Services (or designate) be authorized to act as an authorized signing officer for the City under the Agreement (including for the purpose of submitting required reports and confirmations); and further,

      

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

      

  Carried

8.3

REPORT NO. 18 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (APRIL 15, 2019)

• Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes

  That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (1 item):

  Carried

8.3.1

CELEBRATE MARKHAM GRANT PROGRAM – APRIL 1, 2019 - MARCH 31, 2020 (2019-20) - FUNDING APPROVALS AND ANNUAL PROGRAM REVIEW (7.6)

Discussion on this matter ensued.

• Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the report titled, “Celebrate Markham Grant Program – April 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020 (2019-20) - Funding Approvals and Annual Program Review” be received; and, 
  2. That Council approve the recommendations of the Interdepartmental Staff Review Committee to fund 66 Celebrate Markham applicants, totaling $256,000, as identified in Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4; and, 
  3. That the following Celebrate Markham grants, totaling $89,500 (maximum $5,000 per applicant), be approved for the Cultural Events and Programs Category (as per Attachment 1): 
  1. Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians receive $4,000 for their Philippine Independence Day Celebration;
  2. Markham Concert Band receive $3,000 for their Unionville Concert Sunday Series; 
  3. Canada One Family Network receive $4,000 for the Age of Literati Cultural Festival conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017 and 2018 Age of Literati festival; 
  4. International Music Education Centre (IMEC) Canada receive $3,000 for their International Musical Arts Festival; 
  5. Sing Fai Sports Club receive $2,000 for their All Community Games Opening Ceremony; 
  6. Unionville Village Conservancy receive $4,000 for the Stiver Mill Farmers’ Market; 
  7. Unionville Theatre Company receive $4,000 for their 2020 Show (Pending Title); 
  8. Womxn Offering Wisdom receive $2,000 for their Womxn Offering Wisdom Conference conditional on providing proof of confirmed/approved venue for the program and conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018 Chai Chats mentorship program; 
  9. Wushu Ontario receive $4,500 for their 2019 Canadian National Martial Arts Festival and Team Selections conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018 International Martial Arts Festival and National Wushu Team Selections;
  10. Youth and Parents Association of Markham receive $3,000 for their Limitless – Contest Series and Festival conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 Limitless Contest Series and Festival; 
  11. New Step for You – Arts, Entertainment and Recreation receive $3,000 for their 3D Printing Pen Art Festival conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018 Lantern of Hope – Community Art Project; 
  12. Vedic Cultural Centre Arya Samaj receive $3,000 for their South Asian Heritage Month Celebration conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018 South Asian Heritage Month Celebration; 
  13. Indian-Canadian Organization receive $1,000 for their annual community and cultural celebrations conditional on providing proof of confirmed/approved venue for the program and conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 Cultural celebrations; 
  14. MonstrARTity Creative Community receive $2,000 for their Arts for Youth in-class educational program conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 program; 
  15. Cherish Integrated Services receive $3,000 for their One and Only Artfest 2019 conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018 One and Only Artfest; 
  16. Markham Tamil Organization receive $1,000 for their Tamil Heritage Month program conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2019 Tamil Heritage Month; 
  17. Ontario Band Association receive $4,500 for their 2020 OBA Concert Band Festival conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2019 OBA Concert Band Festival;
  18. Markham Village B.I.A. receive $4,500 for the Festival of Lights conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018 Festival of Lights; 
  19. Centre for Tamil Heritage and Culture receive $3,000 for their Markham Thai Pongal - Tamil Vizha and Thriu Vizha (2020 event) conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2019 Thai Pongal event; 
  20. Team Meibukan receive $1,000 for their Markham City Open event conditional on providing proof of confirmed/approved venue for the program and conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018 Markham City Open; 
  21. Kindred Spirits Orchestra receive $4,500 for their annual programs and concert series; 
  22. Toronto Chinese Orchestra receive $3,000 for their Butterfly Lovers Concert; 
  23. Rugby Ontario receive $4,000 for their Rugby Ontario Minor Festival; 
  24. Markham Little Theatre receive $3,000 for their September play; 
  25. Heintzman House receive $1,000 for their Celebrating the Canadian Experience program; 
  26. St. Mary and St. Samuel the Confessor Coptic Orthodox Church receive $3,000 for their Community Festival; 
  27. Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS) receive $1,000 for their Film Screening “2035” program; 
  28. Federation of Chinese Canadian in York Region (FCCYR) receive $1,000 for their 2020 Lunar New Year Celebration conditional on providing proof of confirmed/approved venue for the program and conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 and 2018 TD Taste of Asia festival (including 2017 and 2018 compilation engagements) and conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 Markham Chinese New Year Festival; 
  29. Dorcas Centre receive $2,000 for their annual community and cultural celebrations conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 annual community and cultural celebrations; 
  30. Maple Panda receive $4,500 for their Canada Panda Cup Table Tennis International Tournament conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017 Panda Cup International Table Tennis Tournament;
  31. Moksha Canada Foundation receive $3,000 for their Festival of Diversity; and, 
  4. That the following Celebrate Markham grants, totaling $85,000 (maximum $10,000 per applicant), be approved for the Major Community Festivals Category (as per Attachment 2): 
  1. Markham Village Festival Inc. receive $10,000 for the Markham Village Music Festival; 
  2. Markham Rotary Club Foundation receive $10,000 for the Markham Ribfest 2019 conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2018 Markham Ribfest (including a 2018 compilation engagement); 
  3. Unionville Festival receive $10,000 for their annual festival/parade conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2018 Unionville Festival (including a 2018 compilation engagement);
  4. Markham Jazz Festival receive $10,000 for the Markham Jazz Festival conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2018 Markham Jazz Festival (including a 2018 compilation engagement);
  5. Power-Unit Youth Organization receive $10,000 for Night It Up! conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 and 2018 Night It Up! (including 2017 and 2018 compilation engagements); 
  6. Unionville Presents Thursday Nights at the Bandstand receive $10,000 for their Summer Concert Series conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2018 Summer concert series (including a 2018 compilation engagement); 
  7. Unionville B.I.A. receive $8,000 for the Unionville Olde Tyme Christmas conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2018 Unionville Olde Tyme Christmas (including a 2018 compilation engagement); 
  8. Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre receive $5,000 for their Navratri Festival;
  9. Centre of Sustainable and Integrated Design receive $2,000 for their Ice and Snow Festival conditional on providing proof of confirmed/approved venue for activities; 
  10. Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham receive $10,000 for the TD Taste of Asia festival conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 and 2018 TD Taste of Asia festival (including 2017 and 2018 compilation engagements) and conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 Markham Chinese New Year Festival; and, 
  5. That the following Celebrate Markham grants, totaling $36,500 (maximum $3,000 per applicant), be approved for the Seniors Clubs Category (as per Attachment 3):
  1. Markham Ward 6 Seniors Association receive $2,000 for their Winter programs and activities conditional on providing proof of confirmed/ approved venue for activities and conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 Seniors Winter Activities Ward 6; 
  2. York Region Evergreen Seniors Wellness Association receive $1,500 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 annual programs and activities; 
  3. Greensborough Tamil Seniors' Wellness Club receive $2,000 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 annual programs and activities;
  4. Boxgrove Senior's Community Wellness Club receive $2,500 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 annual programs and activities;
  5. Middlefield Seniors' Wellness Club receive $3,000 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 annual programs and activities;
  6. Fengcai Senior Activity Centre receive $2,000 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 winter weekend activities;
  7. Milliken on the Move Older Adults' Club Corp. (MOTM) receive $3,000 for their Summer programs and activities;
  8. Angus Glen Older Adults Club (AGOAC) receive $3,000 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 annual programs and activities;
  9. Markham Tamil Seniors Association Canada receive $2,500 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 Reading program; 
  10. Armadale Older Adult Club receive $2,000 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 annual programs and activities;
  11. Markham Seniors Welfare Association receive $1,500 for their annual programs and activities conditional on providing proof of confirmed/ approved venue for activities; 
  12. SUBURBANaires Senior Men’s Chorus receive $2,500 for their annual programs and activities;
  13. Pustimargiya Vaishnav Samaj of Canada (PMVS of Canada) receive $2,000 for their seniors annual programs and activities;
  14. SEAS Centre receive $1,000 for their Aging Well with Karaoke program conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018 Markham Moon Festival Celebration; 
  15. Armadale Punjabi Seniors receive $2,000 for their annual programs and activities;
  16. Paradise Senior Association Markham receive $2,000 for their annual programs and activities; 
  17. Unionville Home Society receive $2,000 for their annual seniors series conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017 In Celebration of Canada 150: Stories and Garden program;
  6. That the following Celebrate Markham grants, totaling $45,000 (maximum $10,000 per applicant but up to $20,000 for International/World level sports events), be approved for the Sports Events Category (as per Attachment 4): 
  1. Unionville Tennis Club receive $3,500 for the 2019 Ontario Tennis Association Outdoor Jr U18 Provincial Championship; 
  2. Squash Ontario receive $2,500 for the Ontario Open – Provincial Championship;
  3. Table Tennis Canada receive $9,000 for the 2019 ITTF Challenge Plus Canada Open conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 Women’s World Cup (including a 2017 compilation engagement);
  4. DanceSport Grand Prix Canada receive $10,000 for the World DanceSport Championship in Senior 2 Standard; 
  5. Muaythai Canada receive $5,000 for the National Championship 2019 conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the National Championship 2018 (including a 2018 compilation engagement);
  6. Water Polo Canada receive $4,000 for the 2019 Senior National Championship;
  7. Ontario Table Tennis Association receive $3,500 for the Ontario Cup Final;
  8. Glimmer Athletic Club Inc. receive $7,500 for the 2019 Canadian National Championships in Rhythmic Gymnastics; and, 
  7. That subject to approval by Council, recommended applications be posted on the Celebrate Markham website for applicants’ and the public’s information, along with Council’s resolution; and,
  8. That Markham Arts Council receive a net amount of $23,400 (Celebrate Markham Grant of $30,000 less 2019 loan repayment of $6,600 for a remaining balance owing of $19,800 as of December 31, 2019) for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving 2018 audited financial statements; and,
  9. That up to an additional $10,000 in the budget (over and above the Celebrate Markham budget), be reserved for the Thornhill Community in the event that the community decides to revive Thornhill Festival or a variation thereof;
  10. That any Celebrate Markham grant applicant that has not met the Project Outcome/Financial Report requirements for grants received or approved for programs/events/projects that occurred prior to March 31, 2019 be given a deadline of December 1, 2019 to submit their outcome/financial report documents as a condition of remaining eligible for any Celebrate Markham grant for the 2020-2021 and any subsequent program funding cycles; and,
  11. That Staff be directed to review and consider as part of the Celebrate Markham grant guidelines a condition that grant recipients be required to complete and submit a Project Outcome/Financial Report within 90 days following the stated completion date of their project; and,
  12. That Staff be directed to consider geographic equity as a factor when reviewing Celebrate Markham grant applications; and further,  
  13. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

   

  Carried as Amended
• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

  Motion to amend the recommendation by adding the following clause:

  That up to an additional $10,000 in the budget (over and above the Celebrate Markham budget) be reserved for the Thornhill Community in the event that the community decides to revive Thornhill Festival or a variation thereof;

  Carried

9.

MOTIONS

​There were no motions.

​

10.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER

​​There were no notices of motions to reconsider.

 

​

11.

NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

11.1

NEW/ OTHER BUSINESS: DECLARATION OF SURPLUS LANDS - 0 RALPH CHALMERS

Notice of Proposed Sale
City of Markham
Proposed Sale of Surplus Real Property
(Pursuant to By-law 178-96)

• Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  1. That the notice of proposed sale for the City owned lands legally described as block 64 on Plan 65M-3789, City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, be confirmed.

  (In-Camera Item No. 14.2.3 – April 2, 2019 Council Meeting)

  Carried

11.2

NEW/ OTHER BUSINESS: FLOOD CONTROL PROGRAM AND STORMWATER FEE UPDATE (5.5 & 7.0)

Note: At the April 8, 2019 General Committee meeting, the Committee consented to refer this item to the April 16, 2019 Council meeting for consideration.

• 1. That the report “Flood Control Program and Stormwater Fee Update” be received; and,
  2. That an annual stormwater fee continue to be imposed on all property within the municipal boundaries of the City of Markham, save and except those noted in the Stormwater Fee By-law 2020-XXX as outlined in Appendix “A” to this staff report; and, 
  3. That the annual stormwater fee for Residential properties be increased in year 2020 from $47 to $50 per property; and further be increased by $1 per year, each year thereafter; and,
  4. That the annual stormwater fee rate for Non-Residential properties be increased in year 2020 by $2 per $100,000 of current value assessment (CVA); and further be increased by 2% per year, each year thereafter; and,
  5. That the annual stormwater fee rate for Vacant Land properties be increased in year 2020 by $2 per $100,000 of current value assessment (CVA) and further be increased by 2% per year, each year thereafter; and,
  6. That the Treasurer continue to be authorized to adjust the annual stormwater fee rate for both Non-Residential and Vacant Land properties to compensate for the average annual change in City-wide CVA; and,
  7. That the annual stormwater fee levied continue to be included as a separate line item on the final tax bill of the property; and,
  8. That the City continue to allocate $2,000,000 per year of Federal Gas Tax funding to the Flood Control Program; and,
  9. That By-law 2015-130 be repealed in its entirety and replaced with the Stormwater Fee By-law 2020-XXX as outlined in Appendix “A” to this staff report; and,
  10. That staff report back to Council in 2024 with any required update to the annual Stormwater Fees, for implementation in 2025, to ensure that the Flood Control Program is adequately funded; and further,
  11. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Postponed
• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
  1. That this matter be referred back to staff for further review.
  Carried

12.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

12.1

ONTARIO GOVERNMENT BUDGET AND TRANSIT FUNDING

The Mayor commented on the Province’s announcement made earlier that day, April 16, 2019, regarding Transit Funding for the Greater Toronto Area, including the Yonge-North subway line. A presentation on the transit improvements and the timing of the projects to be completed will be provided at a future Development Services Committee meeting.

13.

BY-LAWS - THREE READINGS

• Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

  That By-laws 2019-43 to 2019-49 be given three readings and enacted.

  Carried

Three Readings

13.1

BY-LAW 2019-43 A BY-LAW TO AMEND PARKING BY-LAW 2005-188

A by-law to amend Schedule C of the Parking By-law pertaining to “Prohibited Parking”.

• Carried

13.2

BY-LAW 2019-44 A BY-LAW TO AMEND SPEED BY-LAW 2017-104

To establish a maximum speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour on specific streets within the City of Markham.

• Carried

13.3

BY-LAW 2019-45 A BY-LAW TO AMEND TRAFFIC BY-LAW 106-71

To add compulsory stops at specific intersections within the City of Markham.

• Carried

13.4

BY-LAW 2019-46 ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW (FRED MCLAREN BOULEVARD AND FURROW STREET)

A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the City of Markham:

1. Part of the west half of Lot 20, Concession 7, designated as Parts 12, 13, 18 and 19, Plan 65R-33845 - Fred McLaren Boulevard.
2. Part of the west half of Lot 20, Concession 7, designated as Part 14, 15, 16, 17 and 21, Plan 65R-33845 - Furrow Street.

• Carried

13.5

BY-LAW 2019-47 UPPER UNIONVILLE INC., PART LOT EXEMPTION BY-LAW

A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, Block 26 and 27, Registered Plan 65M-4429 (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 14, 15 and 16 on Reference Plan 65R-37461), located on the north side of Nipigon Avenue, east of Kennedy Road.

• Carried

13.6

BY-LAW 2019-48 AURELIO FILICE, PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW

A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, Part of Lot 6, Plan 2196, designated as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Reference Plan 65R-36094, Part of Block 11, Plan 65M-4447, designated as Parts 4 and 5 on Reference Plan 65R-36904 and Part of Block 8 on Plan 65M-4447, designated as Parts 6, 7, 9 and 10 on Reference Plan 65R-36904, located on the south side of Ian Baron Avenue, east of Harry Cook Drive within the South Unionville Secondary Plan Area.

• Carried

13.7

BY-LAW 2019-49 - F.J. HOMES LIMITED, WEST SIDE OF ROY RAINEY AVENUE AND SOUTH SIDE OF COUNTRY RIDGE DRIVE, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, to rezone the subject lands.

• Carried

14.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
  Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

  That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 2:29 pm:

  14.1 APPROVAL OF CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - APRIL 2, 2019

  14.2 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE - APRIL 1, 2019

  14.2.1 LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD [SECTION 239 (2) (e)

  FIRST MARKHAM PLACE PROPERTIES INC., 3265 HIGHWAY 7 EAST (WARD)(8.0)

  14.3 COUNCIL - APRIL 16, 2019

  14.3.1 PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/ COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS) (16.24) [SECTION 239 (2) (b)]

  Councillor Karen Rea requested that that the following item be added to the Confidential agenda:

  14.3.2 A PROPOSED OR POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD [SECTION 239 (2)]

  Carried
• That Council rise from confidential session at 3:01 pm.

  Carried
• The confidential items were approved by Council as follows:

14.1

APPROVAL OF CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - APRIL 2, 2019

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
  1. That the confidential Council minutes dated April 2, 2019 be confirmed.
  Carried

14.2

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE - APRIL 1, 2019

14.2.1

LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD [Section 239 (2) (e)]

FIRST MARKHAM PLACE PROPERTIES INC., 3265 HIGHWAY 7 EAST (WARD 8) (8.0)

• Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the confidential report titled “Minor Variance Application Appeal, First Markham Place Properties Inc., 3265 Highway 7 E, A/176/18” be received; and, 
  2. That Council direct the City Solicitor and Staff not to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing regarding the decision of the Committee of Adjustment to approve the minor variances related to maximum ground floor area as it relates to a grocery store unit,  provided that the applicant agrees to request the LPAT to impose the following staff recommended conditions of approval set out below in the event that the LPAT allows the variances: 
     1. That the variances apply only to the proposed development as long as it remains; 
     2. That the variances apply only to the subject development, in substantial conformity with the plan(s) dated December 10, 2018, attached as ‘Appendix C’ to this Staff Report, and that the Secretary-Treasurer receive written confirmation from the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate that this condition has been fulfilled to his or her satisfaction. 
     3. That the 4,860 m2 gross floor area allowance as it relates to a supermarket only apply to the one proposed grocery store within the commercial development; and further, 
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

14.3

COUNCIL - APRIL 16, 2019

14.3.1

PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/ COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS) (16.24) [SECTION 239 (2) (b)]

• Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the following persons be appointed to the Markham Public Library Board with a term start date of May 1, 2019:

  
  Name                                       Term
  Edward Choi                              November 14, 2022
  Raymond Chan                          November 14, 2022
  Anthony Lewis                           November 14, 2022
  David Whetham                         November 14, 2022
  Jay Xie                                      November 14, 2022
  Iqra Awan                                 November 14, 2022
  Les Chapman                            November 14, 2022
  Ben Hendricks                           November 14, 2022
  Alick Siu                                   November 14, 2022
  Margaret McGrory                      November 14, 2022
  Lillian Tolensky                          November 14, 2022
  Pearl Mantell                             November 14, 2022

  2. That the following persons be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment with a term start date of May 1, 2019:

  
  Name                                      Term
  Kelvin Kwok                             November 14, 2022
  Sally Yan                                 November 14, 2022
  Patrick Sampson                      November 14, 2022
  Jeamie Reingold                       November 14, 2022
  Gregory Knight                        November 14, 2022
  Arun Prasad                            November 14, 2022
  Tom Gutfreund                        November 14, 2022

  Carried

14.3.2

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

• Council consented to not report out on this matter at this time.

15.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW - THREE READINGS

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci

  That By-law 2019-50 be given three readings and enacted.

  Three Readings

  BY-LAW 2019-50 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 16, 2019.

  Carried

16.

ADJOURNMENT

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 3:03 p.m.

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  Carried