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                                                                                           September 15, 2009

COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre

Meeting No. 12

 

ROLL CALL

Mayor F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, 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.

 

 

STAFF

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

B. Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services

A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

C. Conrad, Town Solicitor

B. Cribbett, Treasurer

K. Kitteringham, Town Clerk

A. Brouwer, Deputy Town Clerk

J. Chechalk, Mayor’s Chief of Staff

J. Wong, Technology Support Specialist

D. Flaherty, Manager, Strategic Communications

S. Huycke, Public Services & Records Coordinator

A. Tari, Committee Clerk

C. Murphy, Mayor's Scheduler

J. Lustig, Director of Financial and Client Services

S. Laing, Director of Human Resources

 

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on September 15, 2009 at 7:11 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre.  Mayor F. Scarpitti presided.

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

(1)        None declared.

 

 


 

2.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 23, 2009

            Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 23, 2009, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         PRESENTATIONS

 

(1)        2009 ONTARIO YOUTH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS
            AND 2009 CANADIAN YOUTH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS (12.2.6)

 

Council recognized Rebecca Giblon and Melissa Giblon for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2009 Ontario Youth Chess Championships and 2009 Canadian Youth Chess Championships, including:

 

2009 Ontario Youth Chess Championships

- Rebecca Giblon (1st Place for Girls under 12 years old)

- Melissa Giblon (1st Place for Girls under 10 years old)

 

2009 Canadian Youth Chess Championships

- Rebecca Giblon (1st Place for Girls under 12 years old)

- Melissa Giblon (1st Place for Girls under 10 years old)


 

(2)        2009 MILLIKEN MILLS CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL (12.2.6)

 

Mayor Scarpitti, on behalf of Council, advised of the remarkable success of the Milliken Mills Children's Festival held on September 12, 2009.  He thanked Councillor L. Kanapathi, Chair, Milliken Mills Children's Festival and all those involved for their efforts in ensuring this success, including:

Programs Committee

Volunteer Committee

Operations Committee

Councillor L. Kanapathi

Pat Lee

Dan Hsieh

Karyn Lau

Grace Wong

Akshay Shirodker

Shawn Hermans

Fionna Yau

Joyce Pang

Anna Rose

Cherry Cheng

Rico Lai

Olivia Bella

 

Janelle Vallestero

Joanne Olson

 

 

Portia Lee

 

 

Jason Tsien

 

 

Parks (Special Thanks)

Communications Team

Markham Theatre

Paul Ingram

Majorie Rebane

John Ryerson

Doug Henderson

Dennis Flaherty

Eric Lariviere

Steve Matunin

Diane Sewell

Scott Hill

Steve Lewis

Freda Lee

Bonnie Armstrong

Mike Hiatt

Kathleen Graver

Suzanne Couture

Donato Capozzi

 

 

Event Operations

Design & Signage

Fire Services

Shayne Hartin

Daniel Epton

David Blizzard

Lorenzo Mele

John Li

Bill Snowball

 

Steve Squires

 

Accounting

Roads

Special Thanks for Continuous Support

Cheryl Parker

John Hoover

Brenda Librecz

Kathy Butler

 

Andy Taylor

 

 

Glen Taylor

 

 

John Ryerson

 

 

Lori Wells

 

 

Janet Carnegie

 

 

(3)        BILL FISCH, CHAIR, REGION OF YORK
            RECOGNITION (12.2.6)

 

Council recognized Bill Fisch, Chair, Region of York, who was in attendance to hear Council deliberations on the filling of the vacant Regional Councillor office.

(Item No. 3, Report No. 53)

 


 

 

4.         DELEGATIONS

 

Council consented to add Delegations (1) to (4).

 

(1)        Tara Smyth addressed Council regarding the recommendation of the Licensing Committee Hearing for Tow Truck Driver Licence #259 - Jason Wainwright, requesting the removal of conditions a) and i). (2.23)

            (Other Business Item No. 4)

 

(2)        Jo Li addressed Council concerning the filling of the vacant Regional Councillor office, indicating that he is not in favour of holding a by-election.  He requested that Council appoint him to the office as he was the next runner up in the 2006 Municipal Election and his appointment would not require the expenditure of public funds. (16.23.2)

            (Item 3, Report No. 53)

 

(3)        Ricky Chan addressed Council concerning the filling of the vacant Regional Councillor office, expressing regret on the passing of the late Tony C. Wong.  He encouraged Council to not spend funds on a by-election and instead appoint Jo Li given his performance in the 2006 Municipal Election. (16.23.2)

            (Item 3, Report No. 53)

 

(4)        Thomas Lee addressed Council concerning the filling of the vacant Regional Councillor office, requesting Council consider appointing Jo Li to the vacant office as a by-election will require expenditure of public funds. (16.23.2)

            (Item 3, Report No. 53)

 

 

______________________________

 

Council consented to consider the item regarding the filling of the vacant Regional Councillor office immediately following the delegations.

(See Item No. 3, Report No. 53 for Council's resolution on this matter)

______________________________

 

 

 

5.         PETITIONS

 

There were no petitions.

 

 


 

6(a)      REPORT NO. 52 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (Sept. 8, 2009)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Webster

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

That Report No. 52 - Development Services Committee comprised of 5 items be received and adopted.

 

(1)        ACADIA AVENUE PROPOSED
            ALL WAY STOP CONTROL (5.12.3)

            Report  Attach A  Attach B

 

1)         That the report entitled “Acadia Avenue Proposed All Way Stop Control”, be received; and,

 

2)         That Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law 106-71 for all-way stop control be amended to include the intersection of Acadia Avenue at the driveways of 80 Acadia Avenue and 7020 Warden Avenue; and,

 

3)         That the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate signs and pavement markings at the subject locations, funded through the Operations Department account # 83-5399-8402-005; and,

 

4)         That York Regional Police be requested to enforce the all-way stop control upon installation of the signs; and further,

 

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

(By-law 2009-124)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        HAZELTON AVENUE PARKING PROHIBITION (5.12.4)

            Report  Attach A and B  Attach C

 

1)         That the report entitled “Hazelton Avenue Parking Prohibition”, be received; and,

 

2)         That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to rescind prohibited parking on the east side of Hazelton Avenue, between Murray Spiers Court and Adastra Crescent (north intersection); and,

 

3)         That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to rescind prohibited parking on the east and west sides of Hazelton Avenue, between Major Mackenzie Drive and Murray Spiers Court; and,


 

4)         That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to prohibit parking on the west side of Hazelton Avenue, between Major Mackenzie Drive and Winter Creek Crescent (south intersection); and,

 

5)         That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to prohibit parking on the east side of Hazelton Avenue, between Major Mackenzie Drive and Murray Spiers Court; and,

 

6)         That the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate signs at the subject locations, funded through the Operations Department account # 83-5399-8402-005; and,

 

7)         That the Parking Control Department be directed to enforce the parking prohibition upon installation of the signs; and further,

 

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

            (By-law 2009-125)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        BARLOW ROAD PARKING RESTRICTION (5.12.4)

            Report  Attach A  Attach B

 

1)         That the report entitled “Barlow Road Parking Restriction”, be received; and,

 

2)         That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to restrict parking on the west side of Barlow Road, from the west property line of 52 Barlow Road to Halstead Drive, during the hours of 8am – 2pm, Saturday – Sunday only; and,

 

3)         That the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate signs at the subject locations, funded through the Operations Department account # 83-5399-8402-005; and,

 

4)         That the Parking Control Department be directed to enforce the parking prohibition upon installation of the signs and passing of the by-law; and further,

 

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

(By-law 2009-126)

 

CARRIED

 


 

(4)        APPLICATION BY CHAK CHENG
            FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
            REZONE 7165 BAYVIEW AVENUE TO SATISFY
            THE CONDITIONS OF LAND DIVISION TO FACILITATE
            THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY INTO
            TWO LOTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
            TWO SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS (ZA 07 110055) (10.5)

            Report  Attachment

 

1)         That the report dated September 8, 2009, entitled “Recommendation Report - Application by Chak Cheng for a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone 7165 Bayview Avenue to satisfy the conditions of land division to facilitate the future development of the property into two lots for the construction of two single detached dwellings” be received; and,

 

2)         That Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 07 110055) to amend By-law 1767, as amended, submitted by Chak Cheng to permit the development of the two lots for the construction of two single detached dwellings, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and enacted; and further,

 

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

            (Communication No. 49-2009) (By-law 2009-127)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(5)        IBM SMARTER CITIES CONFERENCE
            NEW YORK CITY, OCTOBER 1 AND 2, 2009 (10.16)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “IBM Smarter Cities Conference, New York City, October 1 and 2, 2009” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Town be represented by the Mayor and by the Chief Administrative Officer; and,

 

3)         That the cost of participating in the conference not exceed $3,500.00 and be expensed from within the approved 2009 Economic Development Business Travel budget 610-9985201; 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. 53 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (Sept. 14, 2009)

 

Council consented to consider the item regarding the filling of the vacant Regional Councillor office immediately following the delegations.

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That Report No. 53 - General Committee comprised of 5 items be received and adopted, except Item No. 3 (See following Item No. 3).

 

(1)        EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY
& DELIVERY OF FIRE BUNKER GEAR (7.15)

            Report     1

 

1)                  That  the report entitled “Extension of Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Fire Bunker Gear” be received; and,

 

2)                  That Council authorize the Contract Extension 017-R-05 to Safe Design Apparel Ltd. for the supply and delivery of Bunker Suits for the 2 years; and,

 

3)                  That the purchase of 18 bunker gears for replacement of current vacancies be funded from accounts 067-6150-9106-005 Firefighter Tools and Equipment in the amount of $30,880.44; and,

 

4)                  That the purchase of 68 bunker gears or 144 jacket and pants thermal liners for replacement based on legislated equipment testing be funded from 2010 capital budget project 10122 Bunker Gear in the amount of $117,728.64, subject to Council approval of the 2010 Capital Budget; and,

 

5)                  That the purchase of 20 bunker gears for new recruits at Cathedral Fire Station be funded from accounts 067-5350-9529-005 Cathedral Fire Station – FF&E in the amount of $34,311.60; and,

 

6)                  That the purchase of 20 bunker gears for new recruits at Cornell Fire Station be funded from the 2010 capital budget project 10124 Cornell Fire Station- FF&E in the amount of $34,311.60, subject to Council approval of the 2010 Capital Budget; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 


(2)        JOINT PORTAL PROJECT-
            PHASE 1 IMPLEMENTATION, RFP # 145-R-09 (7.13)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Joint Portal Project - Phase 1 Implementation, RFP #145-R-09” be received; and,

 

2)         That the contract for Professional Services for Phase 1 implementation be awarded to the highest ranked and lowest priced bidder – Perficient Canada Corp. in the amount of $1,477,700.00 exclusive of GST; and,

 

3)         That Cost for Professional Services (Phase 1) be shared between the Town of Markham and the Region of York on a 50%-50% cost sharing basis; and,

 

4)         That Markham’s contributions for the above listed components in the amount $738,850.00 be funded from 2008 approved capital budget “Portal Implementation” - account # 49-5350-8659-005; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        FILLING A VACANT REGIONAL
COUNCILLOR POSITION (16.23.2)

            Report  Schedule A

 

1)         That the Report entitled “Filling of Vacant Regional Councillor Position” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Regional Councillor Office formerly held by the late Tony C. Wong be declared vacant in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001; and,

 

3)         That By-law 2009-134, being a by-law to declare the Office of Regional Councillor formerly held by the late Tony C. Wong to be vacant, be given three readings and enacted; and,

 

4)         That the vacant Office of Regional Councillor be filled by appointment; and,

 

5)         That the vacancy be filled by one of the existing Town of Markham Ward Councillors; and,

 

6)         That the appointment procedure distributed by the Town Clerk and attached as Schedule “A” hereto, outlining the process for selecting the appointee be adopted; and,


 

7)         That Councillor Joseph Virgilio and Councillor Dan Horchik, having consented to being considered for appointment, be declared candidates for appointment to the vacant Office of Regional Councillor; and that no further nominations be considered; and,

 

8)         That, having completed the appointment procedure undertaken by Council at the September 15, 2009 Council meeting, Councillor Joseph Virgilio be appointed to the vacant Office of Regional Councillor; and,

 

9)         That By-Law 2009-135, being a by-law to appoint Councillor Joseph Virgilio to the Office of Regional Councillor, be given three readings and enacted; and,

 

10)       That, following the appointment of Councillor Joseph Virgilio to the Office of Regional Councillor, Council declare the Office of Ward 3 Councillor vacant; and,

 

11)       That By-Law 2009-136, being a by-law to declare the Office of Ward 3 Councillor vacant, be given three readings and enacted; and,

 

12)       That the Office of Ward 3 Councillor be filled via a by-election to be held on Monday, November 23, 2009; and,

 

13)       That, By-law 2009-137, being a by-law to require a by-election for Ward 3 on November 23, 2009, be given three readings and enacted; and further,

 

14)       That the Town’s Procurement By-law be waived to allow for sole sourcing to Election Systems and Software (ES & S) for provision of election equipment for the By-Election to be funded from the election reserve account 86 2700 850.

            (By-laws 2009-134 to 2009-137)

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motions to amend)

(See following recorded votes)

 

___________________________

 

Council consented to division of the proposed motion regarding filling of the vacant Regional Councillor office for voting purposes.

___________________________


 

Resolution No. 1)

 

Moved by Councillor C. Moretti

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the following Resolution No. 1) be adopted:

 

"That the Report entitled “Filling of Vacant Regional Councillor Position” be received; "

 

CARRIED

 

 

Resolution No. 2)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That the following Resolution No. 2) be adopted:

 

"That the Regional Councillor Office formerly held by the late Tony C. Wong be declared vacant in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001;"

 

CARRIED

 

 

Resolution No. 3)_ - Enactment of By-law 2009-134

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That By-law 2009-134, being a by-law to declare the Office of Regional Councillor formerly held by the late Tony C. Wong to be vacant, be given three readings and enacted.

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

Resolution No. 4)

 

Moved by Councillor C. Moretti

Seconded Councillor J. Webster

 

That the following Resolution No. 4) be adopted:

 

"That the vacant Office of Regional Councillor be filled by appointment;"

 

CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS RECORDED VOTE

(See following recorded vote)

 

YEAS:            Mayor F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, 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)

 

 

Resolution No. 5)

 

Moved by Councillor C. Moretti

Seconded Councillor J. Webster

 

That the following Resolution No. 5) be adopted:

 

"That the vacancy be filled by one of the existing Town of Markham Ward Councillors;"

 

CARRIED BY A RECORDED VOTE

(See following recorded vote) (11:1)

 

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

 

NAYS:           Councillor V. Burke. (1)

 


 

Resolution No. 6)

 

Moved by Councillor L. Kanapathi

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

That the following Resolution No. 6) be adopted:

 

"That the appointment procedure distributed by the Town Clerk and attached as Schedule “A” hereto, outlining the process for selecting the appointee be adopted;"

 

CARRIED

 

 

Resolution No. 7)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

 

That the following Resolution No. 7) be adopted:

 

"That Councillor Joseph Virgilio and Councillor Dan Horchik, having consented to being considered for appointment, be declared candidates for appointment to the vacant Office of Regional Councillor; and that no further nominations be considered; "

 

CARRIED

 

 

___________________________

 

In accordance with the approved appointment procedure, Councillor J. Virgilio and Councillor D. Horchik each addressed Council.

 

The Town Clerk distributed voting cards bearing the name of the two candidates to all Members of Council.  Council voted in accordance with the approved appointment procedure.

 

The Town Clerk declared the voting results to be as follows:

 

J. Virgilio - 8 votes

(Mayor F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor L. Kanapathi)

 

D. Horchik - 4 votes

(Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu)

___________________________


 

 

Resolution No. 8)

 

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the following Resolution No. 8) be adopted:

 

"That, having completed the appointment procedure undertaken by Council at the September 15, 2009 Council meeting, Councillor Joseph Virgilio be appointed to the vacant Office of Regional Councillor;"

 

CARRIED

 

 

Resolution No. 9) - Enactment of By-law 2009-135

 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That By-Law 2009-135, being a by-law to appoint Councillor Joseph Virgilio to the Office of Regional Councillor, be given three readings and enacted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

_____________________________

 

The Town Clerk administered the Declaration of Office to Councillor J. Virgilio.

 

_____________________________

 

 

 

Resolution No. 10)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the following Resolution No. 10), as amended, be adopted:

 

"That, following the appointment of Councillor Joseph Virgilio to the Office of Regional Councillor, Council declare the Office of Ward 3 Councillor vacant;"

 

CARRIED

 


 

Resolution No. 11) - Enactment of By-law 2009-136

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That By-Law 2009-136, being a by-law to declare the Office of Ward 3 Councillor vacant, be given three readings and enacted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

Resolution No. 12)

 

Council consented to the division of the following Resolution No. 12 for voting purposes:

 

"That the Office of Ward 3 Councillor be filled via a by-election to be held on Monday, November 23, 2009; "

 

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the office of Ward 3 Councillor be filled via a by-election.

 

CARRIED BY A RECORDED VOTE

(See following recorded vote) (7:5)

 

YEAS:            Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor L. Kanapathi. (7)

 

NAYS:           Mayor F. Scarpitti, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor A. Chiu. (5)

 

 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That the by-election to be held on November 23, 2009.

CARRIED

 


 

Resolution No. 13) - Enactment of By-law 2009-137

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

 

That, By-law 2009-137, being a by-law to require a by-election for Ward 3 on November 23, 2009, be given three readings and enacted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

Resolution No. 14)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the following Resolution No. 14) be adopted:

 

"That the Town’s Procurement By-law be waived to allow for sole sourcing to Election Systems and Software (ES & S) for provision of election equipment for the By-Election to be funded from the election reserve account 86 2700 850."

 

CARRIED

 


 

(4)        RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE CANADA (RInC)
            FUND UPDATE (6.0)

           Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Recreation Infrastructure Canada (RInC) Fund Update” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Town proceed with the Saint Roberts Artificial Turf and Bubble project at an upset limit of $3,200,000 on a 1/3 shared basis with the Province of Ontario, and Government of Canada (up to a maximum of $1,000,000 per project from the Province of Ontario and $1,000,000 from the Government of Canada) and the Town of Markham; and,

 

3)         That the Town of Markham’s share of $1,200,000 for the Saint Roberts Artificial Turf and Bubble project be funded from the Parks Development DC (Development Charges) Reserve Fund,  Recreation Facilities (DC) Reserve Fund and Lifecycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund in the amounts of $709,000, $371,000 and $120,000 respectively; and,

 

4)         That the Town proceed with the Tennis Courts and Bubble at Angus Glen Community Centre & Library at an upset limit of $1,700,000 on a 1/3 shared basis Province of Ontario, and Government of Canada (up to a maximum of $1,000,000 per project from the Province of Ontario and $1,000,000 from the Government of Canada) and the Town of Markham; and,

 

5)         That the Town of Markham’s share of $567,000 for the Tennis Courts and Bubble at Angus Glen Community Centre & Library project be funded from the Recreation Facilities DC Reserve Fund,  Parks Development DC Reserve Fund and Lifecycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund in the amounts of $330,000, $180,000 and $57,000 respectively; and,

 

6)         That the Town proceed with the Outdoor Civic Centre Skating Rink project at an upset limit of $3,530,000 on a 1/3 shared basis with the Province of Ontario, and Government of Canada (up to a maximum of $1,000,000 per project from the Province of Ontario and $1,000,000 from the Government of Canada) and the Town of Markham; and,

 

7)         That the Town of Markham’s share of $1,530,000 for the Outdoor Civic Centre Skating Rink project be funded from the Parks Development DC Reserve Fund in the amount of $1,377,000 and Lifecycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund in the amount of $153,000; and,


 

8)         That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7, Non Competitive Procurement, where it is necessary or in the best interests of the Town to acquire non-standard items from a preferred supplier, and that Council authorize staff to retain Dillon Consulting (formerly ENVision - The Hough Group)as the Prime Consultant and Landscape Architects, and sub-consultants: The Ventin Group (the Architects); Cimco Refrigeration; MJS Consultants (Electrical); Soil-Mat Engineers and Consultants (Geo-technical) and David Horwood (Legal Surveyor), to proceed with the preparation of the detailed design, construction drawings, contract documents, and provision of construction supervision and monitoring as required in connection with the Outdoor Civic Centre Skating Rink Project subject to negotiation of a suitable contract based on the competitive pricing previously obtained through RFP 177-R-08, Landscape Architectural Consulting Services for Angus Glen Community Park , and RFQ 198-Q-09, Angus Glen Community Park Architectural Design to an upset amount of $450,000; and,

 

9)         That authority be given to enter into agreements with Government of Canada and Province of Ontario to complete projects; and,

 

10)       That staff report back on the progress of the above initiatives quarterly; and further,

 

11)       That staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this report.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(5)        FUNDING AND DATA SHARING
AGREEMENT WITH REGION OF YORK RE
WATERWORKS PILOT DISTRICT
MANAGEMENT AREAS (DMA’S) (5.3)

            Report     1

 

1)         That the report “Funding and Data Sharing Agreement with Region of York re Waterworks Pilot District Management Areas (DMA’s)” be received; and,

 

2)         That the attached Agreement with Region of York re Waterworks Pilot District Management Areas (DMA’s) be approved for execution; and,

 

3)                  That Waterworks General Manager be authorized to enter into and execute future Management Area cost and data sharing agreements with affected municipalities if the funding is budgeted; and,


 

4)                  That an amount of $273,000 + 10% (contingency), exclusive of GST, be approved under this agreement and that the General Manager of Waterworks be authorized to approve expenditure of this budget amount up to the specified limit in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

7.         MOTIONS

 

There were no motions.

 

 

 

8.         NOTICES OF MOTIONS

 

There were no notices of motions.

 

 

 

9.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

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:

 

Referred to all Members of Council

47-2009           Michelle Irwin, General Manager, Markham Fair - Requesting an approval from the Town of Markham to close Elgin Mills Road between Highway 48 and McCowan Road to facilitate the Markham Fair as follows:

                        - October 1 to 3, 2009 (9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)

                        - October 4, 2009 (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) (3.5)

                        Info

 

48-2009           Liquor Licence Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Roccos Italian Bistro, 5694 Highway 7 East (Change of ownership - The premises were previously licenced for indoor and outdoor areas). (3.21)

                        Info


 

49-2009           Commissioner of Development Services - Providing an update with respect to the application by Chak Cheng to rezone 7165 Bayview Avenue to satisfy the conditions of land division to facilitate the future development of the property into two lots for the construction of two single detached dwellings. (10.5)

                        (Item No. 4, Report No. 52) (By-law 2009-127)

                        Memo & By-law

 

 

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services & Town Solicitor

50-2009           Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding a decision to advise that the appeals are dismissed and the proposed Official Plan Amendment and corresponding Zoning By-law Amendment are not approved regarding the applications to permit business and professional offices on the ground floor of 161 Main Street Unionville. (13.13, 10.3 & 10.5)

                        Info

 

51-2009           Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding a memorandum of oral decision regarding the Site Plan Application for the lands situated at 7161 and 7171 Yonge Street, 1691126 Ontario Ltd. (Liberty Development Corporation). (13.13)

                        Info

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

10.       PROCLAMATIONS

 

(1)        PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)

            Info

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

1)         That the following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:

            - Character Community Week (October 25 to 31, 2009); and,

 

2)         That the Communications and Community Relations Department be requested to publish the above proclamation in the local newspapers; and further;

 

3)         That the proclamation of September 4, 2009 as "Day of the Sponsored Child" be confirmed.

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

11.       NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

 

(1)        LAND ACQUISITIONS FOR
            SOUTH UNIONVILLE AVENUE (8.6)

 

NOTICES OF PROPOSED SALE

TOWN OF MARKHAM

PROPOSED SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY

(Pursuant to By-law 178-96)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

1)         That the notice of proposed sale for the Town own lands regarding Part of South Unionville Avenue, legal described as Part of Lot 2, Registered Plan 2196, Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, be confirmed.

            (In-camera Item No. 1)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        LICENSING COMMITTEE HEARING
            TAXI DRIVER #0202290 – JAVAID BHATTI (2.23)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

1)         That the following recommendation of the Licensing Committee from the meetings held on May 27 and August 26, 2009 be approved and adopted:

 

                        "That the decision by the Licensing Officer to remove Taxi Driver # 0202290, Javaid Bhatti, from the Priority List be upheld; and,

 

                        That a comprehensive review of Markham’s moving vehicle licensing and enforcement procedures be conducted in the near future to provide improved administration and procedures, more clarity to clients, greater enforcement, and better communications to clients and the public."

 

CARRIED

 


 

(3)        LICENSING COMMITTEE HEARING
            TRANSFER OF TAXI OWNER LICENSE #M142
            (FROM ILHAN KOGUKOGLU TO
SIBYL ERKAN) (2.23)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

1)         That the following recommendation of the Licensing Committee from the meeting held on August 26, 2009 be approved and adopted:

 

"That the transfer of Taxicab Owner Licence #M-142 to Sibyl Erkan be permitted, under the conditions that the procedure outlined in Schedule 2 of By-law 2002-308, as amended, are complied with."

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        LICENSING COMMITTEE HEARING
            TOW TRUCK DRIVER LICENCE # 259 -
           
JASON WAINWRIGHT (2.23)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

1)         That the following recommendation of the Licensing Committee from the meetings held on August 26 and September 1, 2009 be approved and adopted:

 

            "That the Licensing Committee recommends that a conditional Tow Truck Driver’s Licence # 259 be issued to Jason Wainwright, pursuant to 2002-310 as amended, and,

 

That the following conditions be imposed:

a)         That the licence for Jason Wainwright (the “Applicant”) be conditional for 2009-2010 and the following year if he reapplies, and that these conditions apply for both years,

b)         That the Applicant provide written notification to the Town of Markham Licensing Officer within three (3) business days of being charged or convicted of any Criminal Code Offence, or provincial offence relating to the operation of his or any other tow truck, or if the Applicant’s driver’s licence is cancelled, suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act,

c)         That the Applicant provide the Town of Markham Licensing Officer with a “criminal background check and corresponding convictions report” from York Regional Police on or before June 30, 2010, and June 30, 2011,


d)         That the Applicant operate a tow truck within the Town of Markham only when in possession of a current Town of Markham Tow Truck driver’s licence and in accordance with bylaw 2002-310 as amended as well as other applicable laws,

e)         That the applicant obey all directions given to him by a police officer (or peace officer) having control of or attempting to secure and maintain control at the scene of an accident,

f)          That the Applicant maintain all documents (including “run sheets”) required by Bylaw 2002-310, and submit complete copies at the time of renewal applications,

g)         That the Applicant provide full disclosure on all future applications for a tow truck driver’s licence, regardless of whether disclosure has been previously made,

h)         That the Applicant apply to renew his licence on or before June 30, 2010, and June 30, 2011, and

i)          That the Applicant sign an undertaking to the Town of Markham in a form to be approved by the Town Solicitor agreeing to the above and:

a.         To the immediate forfeiture of the conditional licence issued to him; and

b.         To not make application for an owner’s plate nor a tow truck driver’s licence for a period of three (3) years from the date of forfeiture, should he be in breach of any of the conditions referred to above, as determined by the Licensing Officer."

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

12.       BY-LAWS

 

____________________________

 

Council consented to consider By-laws 2009-134 to 2009-137 regarding the filling of the vacant Regional Councillor office immediately following the delegations.

____________________________

 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That By-law 2009-134 be given three readings and enacted.

 

CARRIED

 


 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That By-law 2009-135 be given three readings and enacted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That By-law 2009-136 be given three readings and enacted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

 

That By-law 2009-137 be given three readings and enacted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

That By-laws 2009-124 to 2009-132 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2009-124    A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71 (All way stop control at 80 Acadia Avenue and 7020 Warden Avenue).

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 52)

                                    By-law

 

BY-LAW 2009-125    A by-law to amend Parking By-law 2005-188 (Hazelton Avenue parking prohibition).
(Item No. 2, Report No. 52)

                                    By-law

 

BY-LAW 2009-126    A by-law to amend Parking By-law 2005-188 (Barlow Road parking prohibition).
(Item No. 3, Report No. 52)

                                    By-law


 

BY-LAW 2009-127    A by-law to amend 1767, as amended (Chak Cheng, 7165 Bayview Avenue - To facilitate the division of land and development of two single detached residential dwelling unites on two separate lots of record).
(Item No. 4, Report No. 52)

                                    By-law

 

BY-LAW 2009-128    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (1107656 Ontario Inc., Times Group Corp., Block 50, Plan 65M-3226, south east of the intersection of Times Avenue and South Park Road in Leitchcroft).

                                    By-law

 

BY-LAW 2009-129    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Ruland Properties Inc. (Remington Downtown Markham), Blocks 1 to 28, Plan 65M-4060) (Rouge Valley Drive West, Lord Durham Road, Bonnycastle Road, Mackenzie’s Stand Avenue, Roseberry Road, Upper Duke Crescent).

                                    By-law

 

BY-LAW 2009-130    A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Block 31, Plan 65M-3295 - Lane K).

                                    By-law

 

BY-LAW 2009-131    A by-law to amend By-law 2002-311, a by-law to appoint Deputy Clerks for the Corporation of the Town of Markham (Delete Christopher Raynor and add Stephen Huycke).

                                    By-law

 

BY-LAW 2009-132    A by-law to amend Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Appointment By-law 2002-178 and Parking By-law 2005-188 (Update the list for Enforcement Officers, Parking Enforcement Agencies and Tagging Locations).

                                    By-law

 

BY-LAW 2009-134    A by-law to declare the seat of the late Regional Councillor Tony C. Wong to be vacant.

                                    By-law

 

BY-LAW 2009-135    A by-law to appoint Joseph Virgilio to fill the Regional Councillor vacancy, following the declaration of the seat of the late Regional Councillor Tony C. Wong to be vacant.

                                    By-law


 

BY-LAW 2009-136    A by-law to declare the seat of Local Councillor Ward 3 to be vacant, following the appointment of Joseph Virgilio to the Regional Councillor seat.

                                    By-law

 

BY-LAW 2009-137    A by-law to require a by-election to be held to fill the vacancy in the Office of Ward 3 Councillor, following the declaration of the seat for Ward 3 Councillor to be vacant.

                                    By-law

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

13.       IN-CAMERA ITEMS

 

Council considered In-Camera Items (1) and (2) during the regular portion of the meeting and did not go into in-camera session.

 

 

REPORT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE- Sept. 8, 2009

 

(1)        LAND ACQUISITIONS FOR
            SOUTH UNIONVILLE AVENUE (8.6)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

1)         That the confidential report entitled “Land Acquisitions for South Unionville Avenue”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the part of South Unionville Avenue described as Part of Lot 2, Registered Plan 2196, Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, shown hatched on Attachment B to this report, be declared surplus to Town purposes and conveyed to Jade-Kennedy Development Corporation in accordance with By-law 178-96, for a nominal sum; and,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 


 

REPORT OF GENERAL COMMITTEE - September 14, 2009

 

(2)        2009 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING BETWEEN
            THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MARKHAM AND
            THE PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION (11.6)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

1)         That the confidential report entitled “2009 Collective Bargaining between the Corporation of the Town of Markham and the Markham Professional Firefighters’ Association” and the in-camera presentation be received; and,

 

2)         That the Town of Markham ratify the Collective Agreement as agreed to on July 7, 2009 by the Negotiation Committee appointed by the Corporation and the Markham Professional Firefighters' Association (MPFFA) and subsequently ratified by the MPFFA membership on July 15, 2009; and,

 

3)         That Staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

14.       CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That By-law 2009-133 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2009-133    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of September 15, 2009.
(Council Meeting No. 12, 2009)

                                    By-law

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

15.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

CARRIED

 

 

 

Council adjourned at 8:51 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

___________________________________           _____________________________________

KIMBERLEY KITTERINGHAM                            FRANK SCARPITTI

TOWN CLERK                                                       MAYOR

 

(Signed)

 

 

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