COUNCIL MINUTES
November
22, 2011
Council
Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre
Meeting No. 19
Alternate
formats for this document are available upon request
ROLL
CALL
Mayor Frank
Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional
Councillor Gord Landon, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie Burke,
Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti,
Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Logan Kanapathi,
Councillor Alex Chiu.
STAFF
Andy Taylor,
Chief Administrative Officer
Jim Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services
Catherine
Conrad, Town Solicitor
Brenda
Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services
Kimberley Kitteringham, Town
Clerk
Andrew Brouwer, Deputy Town
Clerk
Dennis
Flaherty, Director, Communications & Community Relations
Joel Lustig,
Treasurer
John Wong, Technology
Support Specialist
The Regular
Meeting of Council convened at 7:13 p.m. on November 22, 2011 in the Council
Chamber, Civic Centre.
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
(1) None
declared.
2. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL MINUTES – NOVEMBER 8, 2011
Minutes
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Valerie Burke
1) That
the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on November 8, 2011, be adopted.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS
There were no
presentations considered by Council.
4. DELEGATIONS
Council
consented to add Delegations 1 to 10.
(1) Richard Ling, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP,
on behalf of Markham Free Methodist Church, 22 Esna Park Drive, addressed
Council regarding the zoning by-law amendment application submitted by Markham
Free Methodist Church, 22 Esna Park Drive, to accommodate a place of worship
proposal, and spoke in support of the passage of By-law 2011-217. (10.5)
(See New/Other Businesses Item No. 1 and By-law 2011-217)
(2) Sean Gosnell, Borden
Ladner Gervais LLP, on behalf of Markham Free Methodist Church, 22 Esna
Park Drive, addressed Council regarding the zoning by-law amendment application
submitted by Markham Free Methodist Church, 22 Esna Park Drive, to accommodate
a place of worship proposal, and spoke in support of the passage of By-law
2011-217. (10.5)
(See New/Other Businesses Item No. 1 and By-law 2011-217)
(3) Jessica A. Pompilio, Holcin
Canada Inc., on behalf Dufferin Concrete at 7655 Woodbine Avenue, addressed
Council regarding the zoning by-law amendment application submitted by Markham
Free Methodist Church, 22 Esna Park Drive, to accommodate a place of worship
proposal, and spoke in opposition to the passage of By-law 2011-217. (10.5)
(See New/Other Businesses Item No. 1 and By-law 2011-217)
(4) Gerry Borean, Parente
Borean LLP, on behalf of Davencourt Investments Limited, owners of 15, 25, 35
and 39 Riviera drive and Descor Limited Partnership, 25-39 Riviera Drive, addressed
Council regarding the zoning by-law amendment application submitted by Markham
Free Methodist Church, 22 Esna Park Drive, to accommodate a place of worship
proposal, and spoke in opposition to the passage of By-law 2011-217. (10.5)
(See New/Other Businesses Item No. 1 and By-law 2011-217)
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by
Councillor Alex Chiu
That Council
consider New/Other Businesses Item No. 1 and By-law 2011-217 regarding the
zoning by-law amendment application submitted by Markham Free Methodist Church,
22 Esna Park Drive, immediately following the delegations with respect thereto.
(See By-law
Section of these minutes for Council’s decision on this matter)
CARRIED
(5) James Kennedy, KLM
Planning Partners Inc., addressed Council on In-camera Item 5 (Declaration of
Surplus Land for Former Road
Allowance between Lots 10 and 11, Concession 9) and spoke in support
of the Town of Markham declaring the land surplus. (8.2)
(In-camera Item No. 5)
(6) Gord Walter, Sherwood
Amber Glen Ratepayers Association , addressed Council on In-camera Item 5
(Declaration of Surplus Land for Former
Road Allowance between Lots 10 and 11, Concession 9) and spoke in
support of the Town of Markham retaining the land. (8.2)
(In-camera Item No. 5)
(7) Ann Laxton, Unionville
Villagers’ Association and Unionville Historical Society, addressed Council on
the matter titled “Alteration to the Queen’s Hotel at 174-178 Main Street,
Unionville” and spoke in opposition of the actions taken. (16.11)
(Item No. 1, Report No. 63)
(8) Luiz Almeida, addressed
Council on the matter entitled “Recommendation Report, 2218942 Ontario Limited,
9225 9th Line, Applications for Official Plan, Secondary Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a financial institution with an associated
drive through service facility” and spoke in support of the proposal. (10.3,
10.4 and 10.5)
(New/Other Businesses Item No. 2)
(9) Alex Hardy, Markham
Residents for Responsible Community Planning, addressed Council and enquired
about the issues outlined in the petition submitted to the Town of Markham
regarding the proposed Place of Worship at 6232 16th Avenue. (10.6)
(See following motion to hear the delegation)
Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That Council hear the delegation from a representative of Ratepayer Association
regarding the proposed Place of Worship at 6232 16th Avenue.
CARRIED
(2/3 Vote was
requested & obtained)
(10) Bhupen Karia, Markham
Residents for Responsible Community Planning, addressed Council and requested a
meeting with Mayor Frank Scarpitti regarding the proposed Place of Worship at
6232 16th Avenue. (10.6)
(See following motion to hear the delegation)
Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That Council hear the delegation of Bhupen Karia regarding the proposed
Place of Worship at 6232 16th Avenue immediately following the By-laws Section
of the meeting.
CARRIED
(2/3 Vote was
requested & obtained)
5. PETITIONS
There were no
petitions considered by Council.
6(a) REPORT NO. 62 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (November
14, 2011)
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor
Alan Ho
That Report
No. 62 – General Committee comprised of 4 items be received and adopted.
(1) STATUS
OF CAPITAL PROJECTS AS OF
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 (7.5)
Report Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C
1) THAT the report entitled “Status of
Capital Projects as of September 30, 2011” be received; and,
2) THAT the net amount of $3.145M from the
closure of completed capital projects be transferred to the sources of funding
as listed on Exhibit A which includes the top up for the capital contingency in
the amount of $28,889 and planning development charge contingency in the amount
of $19,604; and,
3) THAT surplus funds from the completed Development Charges (DC) capital projects in the amount of
$136,552 be transferred to project #10585 “Markham Live” to fund the growth
related expenditures (amount is reflected in Exhibit A); and,
4) THAT surplus funds from the completed Theatre capital projects in the amount
of 27,336 (project #7006 “Markham Theatre Orchestra Pit Safety Net” $7,254 and project #7600 “HVAC – Building
Automation System $20,082) be transferred to project#11157 “Theatre House
Speaker & Amplifier System Replacement audio equipment” to fund the
purchase of additional equipment (amount is reflected in Exhibit A); and
further,
5) THAT Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(2) PRE
DEVELOPMENT CHARGES ACT
ENGINEERING RESERVE FUND AND
THE
10% NON DC GROWTH RESERVE FUND
(7.11)
Report
1) THAT the report dated November 14, 2011
entitled “Pre DCA Engineering Reserve Fund and the 10% Non DC Growth Reserve
Fund” be received; and,
2) THAT a new reserve fund be established
titled Non DC Growth Reserve Fund for the purpose of funding the non DC
component of growth related projects; and,
3) THAT the Pre DCA Engineering Reserve
Fund (087-2800160) be closed and the remaining balance of approximately $10.1M
be transferred to the Non dc Growth Reserve Fund; and,
4) THAT the 10% Non DC Growth Reserve Fund
(087-2800220) be closed and the remaining balance of approximately $6.2M be
transferred to Non DC Growth Reserve Fund; and,
5) THAT any future transactions related to
the Pre DCA Engineering Reserve Fund be deposited into the Non DC Growth
Reserve Fund; and,
6) THAT staff report back regarding a
funding strategy for the Non DC Growth Reserve Fund; and further,
7) THAT Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(3) NOVEMBER
2011 - CANCELLATION, REDUCTION
OR REFUND OF TAXES UNDER SECTIONS 357 AND
358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001
(7.3)
Report
1) THAT taxes totalling approximately $274,775.74 be adjusted
under Section 357 (in the amount of $255,768.39) and Section 358 (in the amount
of $19,007.35) of the Municipal Act, 2001
of which the Town’s portion is estimated to be $34,803.82; and,
2) THAT the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to
the tax adjustments; and,
3) THAT the Treasurer be directed to adjust the Collector’s
Roll accordingly; and further,
4) THAT staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(4) 2011-
2015 MARKHAM THEATRE STRATEGIC PLAN (6.2)
Presentation Report
1) THAT the report titled
Markham Theatre Strategic Plan be received; and,
2) THAT 2011-2015 Markham
Theatre Strategic Plan as outlined in Appendix A be approved in principle as a
strategic direction subject to the presentation of future business plans,
budgets, and the need to report on any requests for new major initiatives; and,
3) THAT the new Vision,
Mission, Values/Guiding Principles of Markham Theatre as presented in the
Strategic Plan be approved; and,
4) THAT the set of 32
metrics defining success for Markham Theatre be approved; and further,
5) THAT Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
6(b) REPORT NO. 63 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
(November 15, 2011)
Council
consented to separate Item No. 1 for voting purposes. (See following Item No.
1)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Don Hamilton
That Report
No. 63 – Development Services Committee comprised of 3 items be received and
adopted.
(1) ALTERATION TO THE QUEEN’S HOTEL
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION 11
129318 NH
174-178 MAIN STREET
UNIONVILLE HERITAGE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT (16.11)
Correspondence Report
1)
That building
permit application 11 129318 NH to retroactively approve the alteration of a
window to a door on the front door of the historic Queen’s Hotel at 174-178
Main Street, Unionville, be approved as constructed; and,
2) That the correspondence from David
Conway, property owner, in support of approval of the Building Permit, be
received; and
3) That the deputations by Roger Kanda,
applicant, and Rob Kadlovski, Co-chair of Unionville BIA, in support of
approval of the Building Permit, be received; and,
4) That
there is no objection to the removal of interior walls as outlined in the
Building Permit application; and,
5) That
a meeting be arranged between staff and the landlord, to consider further
enhancements to the building; and further,
6) That
staff be directed to take any actions necessary to give effect to the
resolution.
CARRIED
(Resolution
No. 1 carried by a recorded vote) (10:3)
(See following
recorded vote)
Council consented to separate the motion
regarding the alteration for Queen’s Hotel at
174-178 Main Street for voting purposes.
Resolution No. 1 was carried by a recorded vote as follows:
YEAS: Mayor
Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones,
Regional Councillor Gord Landon, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Carolina
Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Logan
Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu. (10)
NAYS: Councillor
Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Don Hamilton. (3)
(2) 1839314 ONTARIO LIMITED
(FORMERLY GREAT ELDIN
DEVELOPMENTS LTD)
9560 HIGHWAY 48
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
REZONING APPLICATIONS TO
PERMIT
TOWNHOUSES, A FUTURE MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK AND A PUBLIC
PARK
(SU 11 109000 & ZA 11
108999) (10.7, 10.5)
Report
1) That
the report dated November 15, 2011 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 1839314 Ontario Limited (formerly Great Eldin
Developments Ltd.), 9560 Highway 48, Draft plan of subdivision and rezoning
applications to permit townhouses, a future mixed use development block, and a
public park (File Nos: SU 11 109000 & ZA 11 108999)”, be received; and,
2) That
the record of the Public Meeting held on June 21st, 2011, regarding
the applications for approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision and implementing
Zoning By-law be received; and,
3) That
the Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-95081) submitted by 1839314 Ontario Limited
be draft approved subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’ to this
report; and,
4) That
the application submitted by 1839314 Ontario Limited to amend Zoning By-laws
304-87 and 177-96, as amended, to permit
townhouses and a public park be approved and the draft by-laws attached as
Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
5) That
conditional 2011 servicing allocation for 46 townhouse units be granted to
draft plan of subdivision 19TM-95081, subject to written confirmation from the
Trustee of the Wismer Commons Developers Group that servicing allocation is
available from the total 2011/2012 sewer and water allocation previously
assigned to Wismer Commons; and,
6) That
the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation
should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,
7) That
the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-95081 will lapse after a
period of three (3) years from the date of issuance in the event that a
subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; and further,
8) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(3) INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT
ATTRACTION PROGRAM 2012
(10.16)
Report
1) That
the report entitled “International Investment Attraction Program” 2012 be
received; and,
2) That Markham partner with the
Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) to develop, promote and execute a
business mission and that the ICCC help to recruit mission delegates and
provide organizational and promotional services and travel arrangement services
in advance of and during the mission; and,
3) That the Town be represented by a four
person delegation composed of Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Councillor Carolina
Moretti, Chair of the Economic Development Committee, and two Economic
Development professional staff, S. Chait (Director) and C. Kakaflikas (Manager
Special Projects); and,
4) That the total cost of the
“International Investment Attraction Program” not exceed $47,800.00 and be
expensed from within the 2012 “International Investment Attraction Program”
Capital Budget; and,
5) That Council pre-approve the
International Investment Attraction Program Capital Budget in the amount of
$76,300, with the remaining funds of $28,500 to be used for the China
investment attraction program; and further,
6) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
6(c) REPORT NO. 64 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
PUBLIC MEETING
(November 15, 2011)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Don Hamilton
(1) IBM CANADA LIMITED
8200 WARDEN AVENUE
APPLICATION TO EXTEND A
TEMPORARY
USE BY-LAW PERMITTING A
TEMPORARY PARKING LOT (ZA 11
116660) (10.5)
Report Attachment
1) That the Development Services Commission report dated
September 13, 2011, entitled “IBM Canada Limited, 8200 Warden Avenue,
Application to extend a temporary use by-law permitting a temporary parking
lot,” be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on November 15,
2011 with respect to the proposed zoning by-law amendment, be received; and,
3) That
the zoning by-law amendment application (ZA 11 116660) be approved and the
draft zoning by-law amendment be finalized and enacted; and further,
4) That staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(2) ROBERT AND DEBORAH TIBERIO
196 AND 198 LANGSTAFF ROAD
EAST
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO EXTEND PERMISSIONS FOR
TEMPORARY USES
FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS
(ZA 11 119729) (10.5)
Memo
1) That
the report entitled “Information Report, AGS Consultants Ltd., 139, 195 201,
203, and 205 Langstaff Road East, 3, 5,
and 21 Essex Avenue, Robert and Deborah Tiberio, 196 and 198 Langstaff
Road East, Applications for Zoning By-law Amendments to extend permissions for temporary uses for
an additional three years, File No’s.: ZA 11 114963, ZA 11 114979, ZA 11 114988
and ZA 11 119729”, dated November 15, 2011 be received; and,
2) That
the Record of the Public Meeting held on November 15, 2011, with respect to the
proposed amendments to Zoning By-law 2551, as amended, be received; and,
3) That
the application by Robert and Deborah Tiberio (ZA 11 119729) to amend Zoning
By-law 2551, as amended, be approved; and further,
4) That
the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 2551, as amended, be finalized and
enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
(3) AGS CONSULTANTS LTD.
139, 195, 201, 203 AND 205
LANGSTAFF ROAD EAST
3, 5 AND 21 ESSEX AVENUE
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO EXTEND PERMISSIONS FOR
TEMPORARY USES
FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS
(ZA11 114963, ZA 11 114979 AND
ZA 11 114988) (10.5)
Memo
1) That
the report entitled “Information Report, AGS Consultants Ltd., 139, 195 201,
203, and 205 Langstaff Road East, 3, 5,
and 21 Essex Avenue, Robert and Deborah Tiberio, 196 and 198 Langstaff
Road East, Applications for Zoning By-law Amendments to extend permissions for temporary uses for
an additional three years, File No’s.: ZA 11 114963, ZA 11 114979, ZA 11 114988
ZA 11 119729”, dated November 15, 2011 be received; and,
2) That
the Record of the Public Meeting held on November 15, 2011, with respect to the
proposed amendments to Zoning By-law 2551, as amended, be received; and,
3) That
the applications by AGS Consultants Ltd. (ZA 11 114963, ZA 11 114979 and ZA 11
114988) to amend Zoning By-law 2551, as amended, be approved; and further,
4) That
the proposed amendments to Zoning By-law 2551, as amended, be finalized and
enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
(4) E. MANSON INVESTMENTS LTD.
CRESTGLADE INVESTMENTS, AND
ZUREIT HOLDINGS LTD.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
TO PERMIT COMMERCIAL USES AT
100 STEELCASE ROAD EAST
(ZA 10 132126) (10.5)
Report Attachment
1) That the Development Services Commission report dated
September 13, 2011, entitled “Preliminary Report, E. Manson Investments Ltd.,
Crestglade Investments, and Zureit Holdings Ltd., Zoning By-law Amendment
application to permit commercial uses at 100 Steelcase Road East,” be received;
and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting
held on November 15, 2011 with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law amendment,
be received; and,
3) That the application by E. Manson
Investments Ltd., Crestglade Investments, and Zureit Holdings Ltd. for a
proposed Zoning By-law amendment (ZA 10 132126), be approved and the draft implementing Zoning By-law amendment be
finalized and enacted; and further,
4) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give
effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(5) VALENTINA
MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT ADDITIONAL
USES AT 9255 WOODBINE AVENUE
(ZA 11-114801) (10.5)
Report
1) That
the Development Services Commission report dated October 25, 2011, entitled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, Application by Valentina Management Corporation for a Zoning By-law
Amendment to permit additional uses at 9255 Woodbine Avenue, ZA 11-114801” be received; and,
2) That
the Record of the Public Meeting held on November 15, 2011, with respect to the
proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 118-79, be received; and,
3) That
the application by Valentina Management Corporation to
amend Zoning By-law 118-79, to permit Private
Community Centres, Commercial Schools, Commercial Fitness Centres and
Veterinary Clinics on the subject lands, be
approved; and further,
4) That
the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 118-79 as amended, to permit Private
Community Centres, Commercial Schools, Commercial Fitness Centres and
Veterinary Clinics on the subject lands, be
finalized and enacted without further notice.
(By-law
2011-220)
CARRIED
6(d) REPORT NO. 65 - GENERAL COMMITTEE
(November 21, 2011)
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
That Report
No. 65 – General Committee comprised of 9 items be received and adopted.
(1) MINUTES
OF THE NOVEMBER 2, 2011
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE
(16.0)
Minutes
1) THAT
the Minutes of the November 2, 2011 Environmental Issues Committee be received
for information purposes; and,
2) THAT
the following recommendations of the November 2, 2011 Environmental Issues
Committee Minutes be endorsed;
“That the funding application from
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for $10,000 for a demonstration
rain garden at the Warden House, be approved subject to:
·
TRCA working together with Operations Department staff.
·
That staff be directed to report back on the cost to replace the
existing driveway with permeable materials
·
That staff be directed to provide a final drawing of the property at the
Warden House depicting all the proposed changes
·
That staff be directed to report back on the condition of the tree that
is proposed to be taken down; and,
That the Youth Environmental Network of York
Region (YENYR) be encouraged to keep the cost of the location of the venue and
the guest speaker at a minimum; and,
That the funding application from YENYR for
$8,650 for an Eco-Youth Education Forum be approved; and further,
That the application by the Operations
Department for planting at the Civic Centre pond be approved subject to:
·
The planting design be extended to include the entire pond edge
·
The requested funding being increased to $15,000 from $10,000
·
That the species selection being broadened to include non-native species
·
That a staff team including Urban Design, Asset Management and any other
affected departments should participate in this project
·
That staff be directed to provide a presentation to Committee regarding
Ontario Parks Association and research on environmental standards when planting
near a pond
·
That staff report back to Committee with details regarding what will be
planted”
CARRIED
(2) SOUTHEAST
COLLECTOR TRUNK SEWER
ENHANCEMENT PLAN (7.0)
Report
1) THAT the report entitled “Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer
Enhancement Plan – Update on Project Implementation”, dated November 14, 2011
be received; and,
2) THAT Council endorse the recommended funding allocation for
the Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer Enhancement Projects as revised by the
Environmental Issues Committee (EIC) on
September 20, 2011 as follows:
i)
University Entrance
Scholarship Funding - $200,000.00
ii)
Trails Construction
in Legacy and Box Grove Communities - $240,000.00
iii)
Locust Hill School
House Stabilization and Exterior Restoration - $110,000.00
iv)
Dimma House on-site
House Relocation subject to the TRCA agreement to privatize the dwelling -
$45,000.00; and,
3) THAT capital projects be created for; the Trails
Construction in Legacy and Box Grove Communities; the Locust Hill School House
stabilization and the Dimma House on-site relocation in addition to the (2)
previously approved projects by Council on June 28, 2011, to be funded by the
Region of York, subject to the execution of a funding agreement between the
Region of York and the Town of Markham (York Region will establish a funding
arrangement directly with the school boards for the University Entrance
Scholarship) with the understanding that the Town not upfront any funds; and,
4) THAT the Region of York in consultation with Town staff be
authorized to adjust funding allocation within the approved upset limit of
$800,000 for the approved projects as outlined in this report should
implementation or partner approvals of projects become barriers to project
completion within the general timelines established by the Region; and,
5) THAT Council authorize staff to work with the Regional
Municipality of York to finalize the implementation agreements; and,
6) THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute such
agreements as necessary to give effect to this report, to the satisfaction of
the Town Solicitor; and,
7) THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to the Regional
Municipality of York, York Region District School Board, York Region Catholic
District School Board, Toronto Region Conservation Authority and the Rouge Park
Alliance for information; and further,
8) THAT Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(3) 2012
WATER/WASTEWATER RATE INCREASE (7.0)
Report Attachment
A
1) THAT the report dated November 21, 2011 entitled “2012
Water/Wastewater Rate Increase” be received; and,
2) THAT the minutes from the public
meeting held on October 25, 2011 with respect to the 2012 Water/Wastewater Rate
Increase be received; and,
3) THAT the 2012 Town of Markham’s
(“Town”) Water/Wastewater rate increase be equivalent to the Region of York’s
(“Region”) monetary increase of $0.1487 per cubic metre (m3) based
on Region’s approved increase of 10%; and,
4) THAT in addition to the Region’s
increase, the 2012 Water/Wastewater rate increase includes a surcharge of
$0.0626/m3; and,
5) THAT effective April 1, 2012, the 2012
Water/Wastewater rate will be $2.6277/m3, an increase of $0.2113/m3;
and further,
6) THAT Staff be authorized and directed
to do things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(By-law 2011-222)
CARRIED
(4) AWARD
OF QUOTATION # 194-Q-11, TWO
HIRED LOADERS WITH PLOW AND
WING FOR
WINTER OPERATIONS (5.0)
Report
1) THAT the report entitled “Award of Quotation # 194-Q-11 Two
Hired Loaders with Plow and Wing for Winter Operations” be received; and,
2) THAT the contract for Two Hired Loaders with Plow and Wing
be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Clifford’s Haulage Ltd. in the total
amount of $440,508.96 for a period of seven years (December 2011-March 2018)
inclusive of HST; and,
3) THAT the 2011 costs (December 2011) of $13,126.80 and 2012
to 2018 costs be funded from the Operations Department’s Operating Budget
account # 700 504 5301; and,
4) THAT the 2013 – 2018 Operating Budgets be adjusted for
growth (increase in kilometers of roadway), subject to Council approval; and,
5) THAT the 2013 – 2018 Operating Budgets be adjusted annually
for price escalation on the hourly rates based on Consumer Price Index (CPI)
(Canada all-items CPI September to September) with such increases effective
November 1 of each year, subject to Council approval; and,
6) THAT the Director of Operations and Manager of Purchasing be
authorized to exercise the option to renew the contract for an additional 3
years (November 1, 2018 to March 31, 2021) at the 2011 itemized prices
inclusive of annual CPI increase subject to contract performance and budget
approval; and,
7) THAT the Operations and Financial Services Departments
develop a multi-year operations and financial strategy for winter maintenance
and report back to Council in the spring of 2012; and,
8) THAT this report be brought forward to the November 22nd,
2011 Council meeting; and further;
9) THAT Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(5) LOCAL
IMMIGRATION PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE:
YORK REGION IMMIGRATION
SETTLEMENT STRATEGY (5.0)
Presentation Attachment
A Attachment
B
1) THAT
the presentation by Ms. Sandra Tam, Senior Business Development Officer
entitled “Local Immigration partnership Initiative York Region Immigration
Settlement Strategy” be received;
2) That
the York Region Local Immigration Partnership: Immigration Settlement Strategy
be endorsed.
CARRIED
(6) TEMPORARY
ROAD CLOSURE OF
DENISON STREET BETWEEN CLAYTON
DR
GROVETTE DR/MILIKEN MEADOWS DR
(5.10)
Report
1) THAT
the report titled ‘Temporary road closure of Dension Street between Clayton Dr
and Gorvette Dr/ Miliken Meadows Dr’ be received; and,
2) THAT
the closure be in effect from 6:00 pm Friday December 2, 2011 to 12:00 pm on
Sunday December 4, 2011; and,
3) THAT
a traffic control plan and a detour route signage plan be prepared by GO
Transit (Metrolinx) and submitted to the Town for approval prior to the closure
of the road; and,
4) THAT
a notice of road closure be prepared by Metrolinx and circulated to all
emergency services, school boards and the residents and business located on the
streets listed in Appendix A; and,
5) THAT
a notice of the road closure be placed in the local newspaper for 2 consecutive
weeks prior to the date of the proposed road closure; and,
6) THAT
advance notification signage stating start and completion dates be erected on
site two weeks prior to the closure of the road; and,
7) THAT
an exemption to the Town’s Noise Control By-Law 218-89 be made to extend the
hours of work for new railway track installation crossing Denison Street from
6:00 pm Friday December 2, 2011 to 12:00 pm on Sunday December 4, 2011; and
further,
8) THAT
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
the resolution.
CARRIED
(7) RENFREW
DRIVE AND HOOPER ROAD
PROPOSED ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL
(5.12.3)
Report
1) THAT the report entitled “Renfrew Drive and Hooper Road
Proposed All-way Stop Control”, be received; and,
2) THAT Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law 106-71 be amended to
include the intersection of Renfrew Drive and Hooper Road; and,
3) THAT a letter of credit funded from the applicant in the
amount of $1,800, be deposited into Operations account #083-5399-8402-005 for
the purpose of installing the necessary signs and pavement markings; and,
4) THAT the Operations Department be directed to maintain the
signs at the subject locations; and,
5) THAT York Region Police be requested to enforce the all-way
stop control upon installation of these signs and passing of the By-law; and
further,
6) THAT staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(By-law 2011-223)
CARRIED
(8) CLAYTON
DRIVE AT HARVEST MOON DRIVE
- PROPOSED TURN PROHIBITION
REMOVAL (5.10)
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B Attachment
C
1) THAT
the staff report entitled “ Clayton Drive at Harvest Moon Drive – Proposed Turn
Prohibition Removal”, be received; and,
2) THAT
Schedule 9 of Traffic By-law 106-71 be amended to rescind the turn prohibitions
at the intersection of Clayton Drive and Harvest Moon Drive; and,
3) THAT
the operation Department be directed to remove the existing turn prohibitions
signs at the subject locations; and,
4) THAT
any future requests to reinstate the turn prohibitions be considered only if a
resident solicited petition of the community is submitted; and further,
5) THAT
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(By-law 2011-224)
CARRIED
(9) GRANDVIEW
AREA PROPOSED PARKING
RESTRICTIONS (5.12.4)
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B
1) THAT
the staff report entitled “Grandview Area Proposed Parking Restrictions”, be
received; and,
2) THAT
Schedule “C” of Traffic By-law 2005-188, be amended by including the south side
of Meadowview Avenue, between Dudley Avenue and Willowdale Boulevard; and,
3) THAT
Schedule “C” of Traffic By-law 2005-188, be amended by including the north side
of Grandview Avenue, between a point 55 metres east of Yonge Street and
Willowdale Boulevard; and,
4) THAT
Schedule “C” of Traffic By-law 2005-188, be amended by including the east side
of Dudley Avenue, between Grandview Avenue and Meadowview Avenue; and,
5) THAT
the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate signs at the
subject locations, funded through the Operations Department account #
083-5399-8402-005; and,
6) THAT
the Operations Department be directed to maintain the signs at the subject
locations; and,
7) THAT
the Parking Control Department be directed to enforce the parking prohibition
upon approval of the By-law amendment and installation of the signs; and,
8) THAT
this report be brought forward to the November 22nd, 2011 Council
meeting; and further,
9) THAT
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(By-law 2011-225)
CARRIED
6(e) REPORT NO. 66 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
(November 22, 2011)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Don Hamilton
That Report
No. 66 – Development Services Committee comprised of 1 item be received and
adopted.
(1) HERITAGE
EASEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR
HERITAGE PROPERTY TAX
REDUCTION PROGRAM (16.11)
Report
1) That
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute Heritage Easement Agreements with
the property owners identified on Schedule “A” attached to the report dated November
22, 2011, and any other documents required to give effect thereto, in a form
satisfactory to the Town Solicitor; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(By-law 2011-226)
CARRIED
7. MOTIONS
There were no
motions considered by Council.
8. NOTICES OF MOTIONS
There were no
notices of motions considered by Council.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Council
consented to add Communication Nos. 74-2011 to 78-2011.
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor
Colin Campbell
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Referred to all Members of
Council
73-2011 SANTA CLAUS
PARADE ROAD CLOSURE REQUEST (3.5.5)
- The following roads will be closed on November 26, 2011:
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
1.
Hwy 7 east of Wooten Way to west of Hwy 48
2.
Hwy 7 north of Main St Markham to Parkway Ave
3.
Wooten Way west of Hwy 7
4.
Wideman street north of Hwy 7
5.
Christman Court south of Hwy 7
6.
Savannah cres north of Hwy 7
7.
Jerman Street north of Hwy 7
8.
Thomson Court West of Main Street
9.
Washington street north of Hwy 7
10.
Washington Street & Hwy 7
11.
Albert Street & Hwy 7
12.
Centre Street east of Main Street
13.
Robinson Street west of Main Street
14.
Albert Street north of Hwy 7
15.
Dublin Street west of Main Street
7:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
16.
Robinson Street east of Main St Markham to George St
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
17.
Wilson Street west of Main Street
18.
Bullock Drive west of Main Street
19.
Parkway Avenue east of Main Street
20. Ramona Blvd west of George Street
9:30 a.m.
to 11:00 a.m.
21.
Reeves Drive
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
22.
Station Street west of Main Street
23.
Beech St west of Main Street
24.
Eby Way west of Main Street
25.
Springdale Ave west of Main Street
26.
Gleason Ave east of Main Street
27.
Peter Street, south of 16th Ave
28.
David Street west of Main St
29.
Pilkey Lane east of Main St
30.
Elizabeth Street, south of 16th
Avenue
31.
Quarry Stone Ave south of 16th Ave
(Local traffic only)
32.
16th Ave east of Mingay Avenue
33.
Heritage Corners north of 16th Ave
(Local traffic only)
34.
Main St N east of Deer Park Lane
35.
Main St N, east & west of 16th
Avenue
36.
Main St. N, south of Bur Oak Ave
Info
CARRIED
Received
74-2011 ROSEMARIE L.
HUMPHRIES, HUMPHRIES PLANNING GROUP INC., ON BEHALF OF DAVENCOURT INVESTMENTS
LIMITED, OWNERS OF 15, 25, 35 AND 39 RIVIERA DRIVE AND DESCOR LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP, 25-39 RIVIERA DRIVE (10.5)
- Forwarding their objection regarding the application submitted by
Markham Free Methodist Church to accommodate a place of worship proposal at 22
Esna Park Drive and providing comments with respect thereto.
(New/Other Businesses Item No. 1 and By-law 2011-217)
Letters
CARRIED
75-2011 RICHARD LING, BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS
LLP, ON BEHALF OF MARKHAM FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 22 ESNA PARK DRIVE
(10.5)
- Forwarding their support regarding the application submitted by
Markham Free Methodist Church to accommodate a place of worship proposal at 22
Esna Park Drive and providing comments with respect thereto. A copy of the report from noise consultant
Aercoustics Engineering Limited is also attached.
(New/Other Businesses Item No. 1 and By-law 2011-217)
Letter Noise
Report
CARRIED
76-2011 DEBBIE ACCETTURA
(10.3, 10.4 and 10.5)
-
Providing comments with respect to the applications submitted by 2218942
Ontario Limited (formerly Forcast Inc.), 9225 9th Line, for Official
Plan, Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a financial
institution with an associated drive through service facility.
(New/Other Businesses Item No. 2)
Email
CARRIED
77-2011 ROBERT A
DRAGICEVIC, WALKER, NOTT, DRAGICEVIC ASSOCIATES LIMITED, ON BEHALF OF AGNANI
(10.7 and 10.5)
- Forwarding their request to defer the applications submitted by
1839314 Ontario Limited (formerly Great Eldin Developments Ltd.), 9560 Highway
48, for draft plan of subdivision and rezoning, and providing comments with
respect thereto.
(Item No. 2, Report No. 63)
Letter
CARRIED
Referred to all Members of
Council
78-2011 OLDE TYME
CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT PARADE ROAD CLOSURE REQUEST (3.5)
- The following roads will be closed on December 2, 2011 from 5:30 p.m.
to 10:30 p.m.
1. Fred
Varley Drive accessed through Sciberras Road
2. Victoria
Ave accessed through Berkeley Ct & Planning Mill Driveway (for walkers
only)
3. The
Bridle Trail, Hastings, Library Lane to Carlton Rd
4. Eureka
Street to Highway 7
Info
CARRIED
10. PROCLAMATIONS
(1) PROCLAMATION
REQUESTS (3.4)
Council consented to add the proclamation of “Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week”.
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Alan Ho
1) That the following proclamations issued by the Town Clerk in
accordance with the Town of Markham Proclamation Policy be received for
information purposes:
- Diabetes Awareness
Month (November 2011)
- World Diabetes Day (November 14, 2011); and,
2) That the following new proclamations be approved and added
to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council:
- International Day of Persons with
Disabilities (December 3, 2011)
- Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (November 13 to 19, 2011).
CARRIED
11. NEW/OTHER BUSINESSES
(1) MARKHAM
FREE METHODIST CHURCH,
22 ESNA PARK DRIVE (10.5)
Note: Council
deferred the consideration of By-law 2011-217 related to this matter for up to
two months; therefore, the following proposed motion referred from the October
18, 2011 meeting is also deferred:
- A
letter, agreement or provision in the Site Plan agreement, to be registered on
title to the subject lands, acknowledging the existence of the Dufferin
Concrete operation at 7655 Woodbine Avenue and acknowledging the current noise
levels from the Dufferin Concrete operations, and the Markham Free Methodist
Church’s acceptance of both as evidenced by their purchase of the property and
their rezoning and site plan applications at 22 Esna Park Drive; and,
- A
condition of Site Plan Approval requiring the Church to incorporate building
materials into their development that will mitigate noise impacts from the
Dufferin Concrete, if required.
(2) 2218942
ONTARIO LIMITED
(FORMERLY FORCAST INC.), 9225
9TH LINE
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
SECONDARY PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION WITH AN
ASSOCIATED DRIVE THROUGH
SERVICE FACILITY
(OP.08-116248 AND
ZA.08-116256) (10.3, 10.4, 10.5)
Report Appendix
A and B
Moved by Councillor
Colin Campbell
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
1) That correspondence from Peter Bahen,
in support, and from Debbi Accettura, in objection to the proposal by 2218942 Ontario Limited, be received; and.
2) That the deputation by Debbi Accettura,
in objection to the proposal by 2218942 Ontario
Limited, be
received; and further,
3) That the following resolution referred from
the November 15, 2011 Development Services Committee meeting be approved:
a) That the staff report dated November 15, 2011 entitled “Recommendation
Report, 2218942 Ontario Limited, 9225 9th Line, Applications for
Official Plan, Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a financial
institution with an associated drive through service facility”, be received;
and,
b) That
the record of the Public Meeting held on June 21, 2011, with respect to the
proposed amendments to the Official Plan, Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law, be
received; and,
c) That
the applications submitted by 2218942 Ontario Limited to amend the Official
Plan (Revised 1987) and Secondary Plan, be approved, and the draft Official
Plan and Secondary Plan Amendments attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and
enacted without further notice; and,
d) That the application submitted by
2218942 Ontario Limited to amend the Zoning By-law be approved and the draft
implementing Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and
enacted; and further,
e) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(See
By-laws 2011-218 and 2011-219)
CARRIED
12. BY-LAWS
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Colin Campbell
That By-law
2011-217 be deferred for up to two months.
CARRIED
(See following motion to consider the by-law)
Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu
That Council consider By-law 2011-217 regarding the zoning by-law
amendment application submitted by Markham Free Methodist Church, 22 Esna Park
Drive, immediately following the delegations with respect thereto.
CARRIED
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Alan Ho
That By-laws
2011-214 to 2011-216, 2011-218 to 2011-220 and 2011-222 to 2011-226 be given
three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2011-214 ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW – CASTAN AVENUE
- A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the
Town of Markham.
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2011-215 ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW – HAMMERSLY BOULEVARD, PREBBLE DRIVE,
EVERETT STREET & KENTLAND STREET
- A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part
of the highways of the Town of Markham.
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2011-216 TORRICE INVESTMENTS, PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW
- A by-law to exempt Blocks 115 to 122, Plan 65M-4226 from the Part Lot Control Provisions of the Ontario
Planning Act.
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2011-217 MARKHAM FREE METHODIST CHURCH, 22 ESNA PARK DRIVE, ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT APPLICATION
- A by-law to amend By-law 108-81, as
amended, to operate a place of worship within an existing industrial building.
(See New/Other Businesses Item No. 1)
DEFERRED
(See following motion to defer)
Moved
by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded
by Councillor Colin Campbell
That
By-law 2011-217 be deferred for up to two months.
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2011-218 2218942 ONTARIO LIMITED, 9225 9TH LINE, OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT APPLICATION
- A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No.
196 – To permit a financial institution with an associated drive through
service facility.
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2011-219 2218942 ONTARIO LIMITED, 9225 9TH LINE, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
- A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as
amended, to permit a single storey, free standing financial service
institution, and to incorporate appropriate development standards.
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2011-220 VALENTINA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, 9255 WOODBINE AVENUE, ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
- A by-law to amend By-law 118-79, as
amended, to add additional uses on the subject lands.
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2011-222 2012 WATER/WASTEWATER RATE INCREASE
- A by-law to amend Fee By-law 2002-276, a
by-law to impose fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by
the Town of Markham.
(Item No. 3, Report No. 65)
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2011-223 RENFREW DRIVE AND HOOPER ROAD ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL
(A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71)
(Item No. 7, Report No. 65)
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2011-224 CLAYTON DRIVE AT HARVEST MOON DRIVE TURN PROHIBITION REMOVAL
(A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71)
(Item No. 8, Report No. 65)
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2011-225 GRANDVIEW AREA PARKING RESTRICTIONS
(A by-law to amend Parking By-law 2005-188)
(Item No. 9, Report No. 65)
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2011-226 A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF HERITAGE EASEMENT
AGREEMENTS
- Therese Taber, 177 Main Street Unionville;
Leslie Ford, 136 Main Street North Markham; Frank and Rosella Bellini, 25 John
Street; Neil and Helena Olorenshaw, 16 Peter Street.
(Item No. 1, Report No. 66)
By-law
CARRIED
13. IN-CAMERA ITEMS
Council
consented to add In-camera Item Nos. 5 to 7.
Moved by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Councillor
Alan Ho
That, in
accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act,
Council resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following matters (9:33
p.m.):
(1) MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
- NOVEMBER 8, 2011
[Section 239 (2) (g)]
REPORT
OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE- November 15, 2011
(2) LITIGATION
OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS,
AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
(3) LITIGATION
OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS,
AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
(4) LITIGATION
OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS,
AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
REPORT
OF GENERAL COMMITTEE – November 21, 2011
(5) A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR
DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD
[Section 239 (2) (c)]
(6) A
PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR
LOCAL BOARD
[Section 239 (2) (c)]
COUNCIL
– November 22, 2011
(7) PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE
INDIVIDUAL,
INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL
BOARD EMPLOYEES
CARRIED
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Colin Campbell
That Council
rise from the in-camera session and report. (9:52 p.m.)
CARRIED
(1) MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
- NOVEMBER 8, 2011 (16.0)
Moved by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
1) That the minutes of the
in-camera Council meeting held on November 8, 2011, be confirmed.
CARRIED
(2) MINOR VARIANCE APPEAL
– 43 CASTLEVIEW CRESCENT A/81/11 (8.0)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
1) That the confidential report titled
"Minor Variance Appeal, 43 Castleview Crescent, A/81/11" be received;
and,
2) That Council direct staff not to attend
the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Hearing regarding the decision of the
Committee of Adjustment to approve a Minor Variance to permit a maximum height
of 4.8 metres for a detached garage whereas the By-law requires 4.5 metres; and
further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(3) APPEAL OF VARIANCE TO
ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD (OMB)
- 99 THOROUGHBRED WAY (8.0)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
1) That
the confidential report entitled “Appeal of Variance to Ontario Municipal Board
(OMB)- 99 Thoroughbred Way”, dated October 25, 2011, be received; and,
2) That
the Town not be represented at the OMB hearing as the decision of the Committee
of Adjustment is related to a matter that has no material impact on Town-wide
issues or interests, but rather relates to a dispute between neighbours; and
further,
3) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(4) UPDATE
ON GO TRANSIT HAGERMAN
RAIL SEPARATION PROJECT (5.10)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
1) That the confidential report dated
November 15, 2011 entitled “Update on GO Transit Hagerman Rail Separation
Project” be received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to take
the actions set out in this report.
CARRIED
(5) SALE
OF SURPLUS TOWN LANDS – FORMER
ROAD ALLOWANCE BETWEEN 10 AND
11,
CONCESSION 9 (8.2)
Moved by Councillor
Colin Campbell
Seconded by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
1) THAT the confidential memorandum entitled “Sale of Surplus
Town Lands, Former Road Allowance between Lots 10 and 11, Concession 9”, be
received; and,
2) THAT the former road allowance between Lots 10 and 11,
Concession 9, not be declared surplus to municipal purposes and that this
property be retained by the Town of Markham; and further,
3) THAT staff be directed to do all things necessary to give
effect to the foregoing.
CARRIED BY A RECORDED VOTE
(See following recorded vote) (11:2)
YEAS: Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Gord Landon,
Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore,
Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho,
Councillor Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu. (11)
NAYS: Mayor
Frank Scarpitti, Councillor Don Hamilton. (2)
(6) UPDATE
ON STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL
LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM (8.6)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
1) That
the confidential report entitled “Update on the Strategic Environmental Land Acquisition
Program” be received for information purposes; and,
2) That
staff be authorized to undertake any actions necessary to give effect to this
report.
CARRIED
(7) SELECTION
PANEL FOR FILLING THE VACANT POSITION OF
COMMISSIONER OF CORPORATE SERVICES
(11.0)
Moved by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
1) That the following
Members of Council be appointed to the Selection Panel for filling the vacant
position of Commissioner of Corporate Services:
- Mayor Frank Scarpitti
- Regional Councillor Jim Jones
- Regional Councillor Joe Li
- Regional Councillor Gord Landon
- Councillor Howard Shore
- Councillor Carolina Moretti
- Councillor Logan Kanapathi
CARRIED
14. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Howard Shore
That By-law 2011-221
be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2011-221 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER
22, 2011.
By-law
CARRIED
15. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Valerie Burke
That the meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 9:55 p. m.
_______________________________ _______________________________
KIMBERLEY
KITTERINGHAM FRANK
SCARPITTI
TOWN CLERK MAYOR
(Signed)