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                                                                                                          Council Minutes

                                                                                                 (Regular Meeting)

                                                                                    January 28, 2014, 7:00 PM

                                    Council Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre

                                                                                                      Meeting No. 2

 

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ROLL CALL

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

 

 

STAFF

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

Trinela Cane, Commissioner of Corporate Services

Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services

Joel Lustig, Treasurer

John Wong, Technology Support Specialist

Dennis Flaherty, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk

Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk

 

 

 

The regular meeting of Council convened at 7:05 PM on January 28, 2014 in the Council Chamber.  Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

(1)        None declared.

 

 


 

2.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES
            - DECEMBER 2, 3, 4 AND 5, 2013
            - DECEMBER 10, 2013
            - JANUARY 14, 2014

            Dec 2-3-4-5  Dec 10   Jan 14

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

            1)         That the following Minutes of the Council Meetings be adopted:

                        - December 2, 3, 4 and 5, 2013

                        - December 10, 2013

                        - January 14, 2014.

 

Carried

 

 

 

3.         PRESENTATIONS

 

 

(1)        INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY
             - JANUARY 27, 2014 (3.4)

 

Councillor Howard Shore provided opening comments and introduced Elin Beaumont, Outreach and Communications Manager, Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Program from the Azrieli Foundation.  Ms. Beaumont introduced Elsa Tohn, Holocaust survivor, who presented a copy of her book entitled “If Only It Were Fiction” to Council Members, depicting her recount of life during the Holocaust.

 

Moved by Councillor Howard Shore

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the presentation by Elin Beaumont, Outreach and Communications Manager, Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Program from the Azrieli Foundation, regarding the International Holocaust Remembrance Day be received.

(See Proclamation Item No. 1)

 

 


 

4.         DELEGATIONS

 

(1)        EILEEN LIASI (6.0)

 

Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

That the delegation of Eileen Liasi, on behalf of German Mills Residents Association, requesting amendments to the Special Council Minutes dated December 2, 3, 4 and 5, 2013 and thanking the City for amending the Terms of Reference for the German Mills Meadow and Natural Habitat Liaison Committee to include a representative from the German Mills Resident Association, be received.

 

Carried

 

 

 

5.         PETITIONS

 

There were no petitions.

 

 

 

6(a)      REPORT NO. 1 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (January 20, 2014)

 

Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by Councillor Howard Shore

 

That Report No. 1 – General Committee comprised of 3 items be received and adopted.

 

(1)        MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 16, 2013
            GREENPRINT STEERING COMMITTEE (16.0)

            Minutes   Report

 

1)         That the Minutes of the December 16, 2013 Greenprint Steering Committee be received for information purposes; and,

 

2)         That the report titled Markham Organic Home Gardens Pilot Project and the accompanying Pilot Project Report (Appendix A) dated December 16, 2013 be received; and,

 

3)         That the Markham Organic Home Gardens Program be approved for city-wide implementation in 2014 led by the Sustainability Office at gross cost of $37,700. $15,000 of this will be funded from Project # 14064 Community Food Projects; $17,700 will be funded through the City’s Career Edge Program, already included in the 2014 Operating Budget and $5,000 will be funded through corporate sponsorship. The net cost to the City will be $15,000; and,


 

4)         That staff in the Sustainability Office report back on the 2014 Markham Organic Home Gardens Program at the end of 2014; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        HERITAGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION -
FIRST MORTGAGE LIMITATION (8.2 & 16.11)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Heritage Estates Subdivision – First Mortgage Limitation” be received; and,

 

2)         That the standard Agreement of Purchase and Sale for a vacant lot in Markham Heritage Estates Subdivision be revised to permit:

 

a)         An increase in the maximum principal amount of first mortgage in priority to the City’s second mortgage, from $350,000 to $500,000, upon the acquisition of the lot by the purchaser.

 

b)         A further increase in the principal amount of a first mortgage, up to 70% of market value of the lot and its improvements, upon refinancing of the first mortgage during or after renovations; and,

 

3)         That the Heritage Estates Subdivision – First Mortgage Limitation be reviewed every five years; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(3)        GERMAN MILLS MEADOW AND NATURAL
            HABITAT LIAISON COMMITTEE (16.24)

 

1)         That the Terms of Reference for the German Mills Meadow and Natural Habitat Liaison Committee be amended to include a representative from the German Mills Resident Association; and,

 

2)         That the German Mills Resident Association be advised of this amendment; and,


 

3)         That the German Mills Resident Association advise the City of Markham who their representative will be; 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. 2 – DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (January 14, 2014)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

 

That Report No. 2 – Development Services Committee comprised of 1 item be received and adopted.

 

(1)        FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT OF THE
            YONGE STREET NORTH SUBWAY EXTENSION (5.0)

            Correspondence

 

Whereas Metrolinx has identified the Yonge Subway Extension (Finch Avenue to Hwy. 7) as a “priority” project in their Big Move update; and,

 

Whereas Markham Council has endorsed the Yonge Subway Extension; and,

 

Whereas VIVA and TTC has completed the Environmental Study and conceptual design for the Yonge subway; and,

 

Whereas funding is required (±$100 million) for VIVA/TTC to proceed with preliminary design; and,

 

Whereas the Region of York, City of Markham, City of Vaughan, Town of Richmond Hill and City of Toronto require the subway extension to accommodate existing and future transit needs; and,

 

Whereas the Provincial Government has completed its Investment Strategy for the Big Move Transit Plan; and,


 

Whereas the Government of Canada has committed to development a “Building Canada Fund” for Infrastructure Funding;

 

Now therefore be it resolved;

 

1)         That the correspondence dated December 16, 2013 from Jeffrey A. Abrams, City Clerk, City of Vaughan regarding the "Federal Government Support of the Yonge Street North Subway Extension" be received; and,

 

2)         That the Federal and Provincial Governments be requested to provide funding in 2014 for the preliminary design of the Yonge Subway Extension to proceed; and further,

 

3)         That the Prime Minister of Canada and federal Ministers of Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs, along with the Premier of Ontario and provincial Ministers of Finance and Infrastructure and Transportation, along with the local MP/MPPs, and York Region, City of Vaughan, Town of Richmond Hill, City of Toronto and Metrolinx be advised accordingly.

 

Carried

 

 

 

6(c)      REPORT NO. 3 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
            (January 14, 2014)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That Report No. 3 – Development Services Public Meeting Item No. 1 be received and adopted.

 

(1)        PRELIMINARY REPORT
            1406262 ONTARIO INC.
            8375 WOODBINE AVENUE
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
            PERMIT ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL USES
            (ZA 13 126813) (10.5)

            Report

 

1)         That the Development Services Commission report dated September 10, 2013, titled “Preliminary Report, 1406262 Ontario Inc., 8375 Woodbine Avenue, Zoning By-law amendment to permit additional commercial uses, File No. ZA 13 126813” be received; and,


 

2)         That the Record of the Public Meeting held on January 14, 2014 with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, be received; and,

 

3)         That the applications by 1406262 Ontario Inc. for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 13 126813), 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

 

 

 

6(d)      REPORT NO. 4 – DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (January 21, 2014)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That Report No. 4 – Development Services Committee comprised of 4 items be received and adopted.

 

(1)        HERITAGE WEEK 2014
            FEBRUARY 16 TO FEBRUARY 22, 2014 (16.11)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Heritage Week 2014, February 16-22, 2014” dated January 21, 2014, be received; and,

 

2)         That the week of February 16-22, 2014 be proclaimed as Heritage Week in the City of Markham; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 


 

(2)        RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            1820266 ONTARIO INC. (TIMES GROUP INC.)
            4002/4022 HIGHWAY 7
            (EAST SIDE OF VILLAGE PARKWAY, NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7)
            APPLICATIONS FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
            FOR TWO ADJOINING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
            FILE NOS.: SC 13 126372 (APARTMENT/TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
             AT THE NORTH-EAST CORNER OF  HIGHWAY 7 AND VILLAGE PARKWAY)
            SC 13 134515 (TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT ON
            THE EAST SIDE OF VILLAGE PARKWAY,
            ONE BLOCK NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7) (10.6)

            Report  Site Plan - Renderings

 

1)                  That the staff report dated January 21, 2014 titled “1820266 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.), 4002/4022 Highway 7 (east side of Village Parkway, north of Highway 7), Applications for site plan approval for two adjoining residential developments” be received; and,

 

2)                  That servicing be allocated to the developments, as follows:

·        67.7 townhouses from the pre-2011/12 allocation

·        4.3 townhouses from the 2011/12 allocation

·        23 apartments from the 2013 allocation

·        232 apartments from the 2015 allocation

in accordance with the Region of York’s “Sustainable Development Though LEED” program; and,

 

That the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for these developments; and,

 

3)                 That site plan application SC 13 126372 (apartment/townhouse development at the north-east corner of Highway 7 and Village Parkway) be endorsed, in principle, and that site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate, to be issued (Site Plan Approval is issued only when the Director or his designate has signed the site plans “approved”) when the following conditions have been met:

                                                          i.           Plan of subdivision 19T-93010 has been registered.

                                                        ii.           The Owner has entered into a site plan agreement with the City and the Region of York containing all standard and special provisions and requirements of the City and public agencies and the provisions outlined in Appendix ‘A’ to the January 21, 2014 staff report.

 

                                                       iii.           The Owner has provided the City with the required payment of 60% planning processing fees and 40% engineering processing fees in accordance with the City’s applicable Fee By-law.

                                                      iv.           The holding provision has been removed from the zoning of the lands in accordance with the provisions of the by-law; and,


 

That site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of endorsement in the event that the site plan agreement is not executed within that period; and,

 

4)                  That site plan application SC 13 134515 (townhouse development on the east side of Village Parkway, one block north of Highway 7) be endorsed, in principle, and that site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate, to be issued (Site Plan Approval is issued only when the Director or his designate has signed the signed the site plans “approved”) when the following conditions have been met:

                                                         i.            Plan of subdivision 19T-93010 has been registered.

                                                       ii.            The Owner has entered into a site plan agreement with the City containing all standard and special provisions and requirements of the City and public agencies and the provisions outlined in Appendix ‘B’ to the January 21, 2014 staff report.

                                                      iii.            That the Owner provide the City with the required payment of 60% planning processing fees and 40% engineering processing fees in accordance with the City’s applicable Fee By-law.

                                                     iv.            The holding provision has been removed from the zoning of the lands in accordance with the provisions of the by-law; and,

 

That site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of endorsement in the event that the site plan agreement is not executed within that period; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(3)        RECOMMENDATION REPORT SHERIDAN NURSERIES LIMITED
            4077/4101 HIGHWAY 7 (SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7,
            EAST OF BIRCHMOUNT ROAD)
            APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
            REZONING TO PERMIT A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
            (FILES:  ZA 12 111289 AND SU 12 111289) (10.7, 10.5)

            Report  Attachment  Appendix A  Appendix B  Appendix C  Precinct Plan

 

1)         That the written submissions by Paul William Young and Mohamed Maherali regarding the application by Sheridan Nurseries Limited, 4077/4101 Highway 7, be received; and,


 

2)         That the report dated January 21, 2014 titled “Recommendation Report, Sheridan Nurseries Limited, 4077/4101 Highway 7, Applications for draft plan of subdivision and rezoning to permit a mixed-use development,” be received; and,

 

3)         That the record of the Public Meeting held on May 21, 2013 regarding the applications for approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision and implementing Zoning By-law be received; and,

 

4)         That Council endorse the precinct plan, dated August 2013, prepared by Lind Urban Land Management and others for the Sheridan Nurseries lands, attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,

 

5)         That the application submitted by Sheridan Nurseries Limited to amend  Zoning By-law 304-87 and By-law 2004-196, as amended, be approved and the draft by-laws attached as Appendix ’B’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

6)         That the modeling forecasts for Markham Centre be updated to reflect the increased residential unit count resulting from the approval of the proposed development; and,

 

7)         That the draft plan of subdivision 19TM-12008 submitted by Sheridan Nurseries Limited, be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘C’; and,

 

8)         That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate, be delegated authority to issue draft plan approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘C’ as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design; and,

 

9)         That draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-12008 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,

 

10)       That the name “Sheridan Street” be reserved for the north-south local road running along the west side of the property; and further,

 

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

            (By-laws 2014-8 and 2014-9)

 

Carried

 


 

(4)        2013-15 ONTARIO YOUTH JOBS
            STRATEGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM FUNDING
            FOR NEW YOUTH PROGRAM AT MSBC (10.16)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “2013-15 Ontario Youth Jobs Strategy Entrepreneurship Program Funding for New Youth Program at MSBC” be received and endorsed; and,

 

2)         That MSBC hire a 2-year contract staff to be funded by the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment Youth Jobs Strategy Program in the total amount of $95,000, subject to execution of the Agreement noted below; and,

 

3)         That the City of Markham enter into an Agreement with the Province pertaining to funding arrangements, roles, responsibilities and commitments under this program; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

 

7.         MOTIONS

 

There were no motions.

 

 

 

8.         NOTICES OF MOTIONS

 

There were no notices of motions.

 

 


 

9.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

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

 

Referred to all Members of Council

1-2014             LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION FOR 1317750 ONTARIO INC., 8901 WOODBINE AVENUE (WARD 6) (3.21)

                        Info

                        - Forwarding a request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form.

                        (New premises and application of a new liquor licence for indoor areas).

Carried

 

 

2-2014             RETAIL LIQUOR STORE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE BEER STORE, 1201 CASTLEMORE AVENUE (WARD 4) (3.21)

                        Info

                        - Forwarding a request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form for a Retail Liquor Store Authorization.

Carried

 

 

 

10.       PROCLAMATIONS

 

(1)        PROCLAMATION AND FLAG RAISING REQUESTS (3.4)

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

1)         That the following proclamations issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy be received for information purposes:

            - Tamil Heritage Days/Thai Pongal (Tamil New Year) (January 13 to 15, 2014)

            - International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27, 2014)

            - Heritage Week (February 16 to 22, 2014)

            - World Autism Awareness Day (April 2, 2014); and,

 

2)         That the commemoration of the official mourning in honour of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, from December 13 to 15, 2013 with flags at all City of Markham's facilities flying at half-mast, approved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy be received for information purposes.


 

3)         That the following request for flag to be raised at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre flagpole approved by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Community Flag Raisings & Flag Protocol Policy be received for information purposes:

- Prince of Wales Prize Flag (Heritage Week - February 16 to 22, 2014)

 

Carried

 

 

 

11.       NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

 

(1)        NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE
            PARTS 2 AND 4, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS PART OF
            ROAD ALLOWANCE BETWEEN LOTS 15 AND 16, CONCESSION 9 (8.7)

            Map

 

Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

 

Notices of Proposed Sale

City of Markham

Proposed Sale of Surplus Real Property

(Pursuant to By-law 178-96)

 

            1)         That the notice of proposed sale for the City of Markham owned lands legally described as Parts 2 and 4, Part of Road Allowance between Lots 15 and 16, Concession 9, be confirmed.

                        (In-Camera Item No. 2 – December 10, 2013)

 

Carried

 


 

(2)        NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA (12.2.6)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

Whereas the world mourns the recent passing of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela; and

 

Whereas tributes from nations across the globe speak of his role as a champion for peace and reconciliation, his advocacy for human dignity and civil rights, and his achievements in support of fairness and democracy in the land of his birth and the world over; and

 

Whereas he is remembered as much for his personal dignity and grace, as for his political accomplishments; and

 

Whereas the City of Markham is one of the most culturally diverse cities within Canada and

fully supports and upholds the principles which Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela so eloquently represented; and

 

Whereas the City of Markham in recognition of the passing of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela lowered the flags to half-mast at all City facilities and a book of condolences was set up at the Markham Civic Centre for residents to share their thoughts and reflect on the life of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela;

 

Now therefore be it resolved:

 

1)         That the City of Markham, on behalf of its residents extend sincere sympathies to the members of the family of the late Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and his fellow citizens; and

 

2)         That the City of Markham recognize and celebrate the positive contributions and the long lasting legacy that Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela has generated throughout the world in his promotion of equal opportunity for all; and further,

 

3)         That the book of condolences set up at the Markham Civic Centre to allow residents to extend their sympathies and thoughts on the passing of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela be forwarded to the South Africa High Commission in Canada.

 

Carried

 

 

(3)        ROBBIE BURNS DAY – JANUARY 25, 2014 (12.2.6)

 

Council wished our Canadian-Scottish community a very happy Robbie Burns Day.

 


 

12.       BY-LAWS

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That By-laws 2014-2 to 2014-9 and 2014-13 be given three readings and enacted.

Carried

 

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

That By-law 2014-12 be given three readings and enacted.

Carried

 

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2014-2        ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW (LANE)

                                    - A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the City of Markham (Part of Lot 6, Plan 2196, designated as Part 3, Plan 65R-34305)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2014-3        ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW (ALAI CIRCLE)

                                    - A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the City of Markham (Part of Block 17, Plan 65M-4095, designated as Part 5, Plan 65R-34057)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2014-4        WYKLAND ESTATES INC., PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW (65M-4376)

                                    - A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, Blocks 45 and 46, Plan 65M-4376, west of Cornell Centre Boulevard and south of 16th Avenue.

                                    By-law

Carried

 


 

BY-LAW 2014-5        WYKLAND ESTATES INC., PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW (65M-4345)

                                    - A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, Lots 31 to 36, Plan 65M-4345.

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2014-6        CWH AT MARKHAM THREE INC., PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW (65M-4399)

                                    - A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, Lots 9 to 17 and Blocks 46 to 54, Plan 65M-4399.

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2014-7        KYLEMORE COMMUNITIES (WEST VILLAGE) LTD., 9 AND 15 STOLLERY POND CRESCENT, ANGUS GLEN WEST VILLAGE. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

                                    - A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, to allow for the development of the second phase of a residential apartment condominium once the Holding One (H1) provision is removed.

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2014-8        SHERIDAN NURSERIES LIMITED, 4077/4101 HIGHWAY 7, DELETING BY-LAW

                                    - A by-law to amend By-law 304-87, as amended, to remove the subject lands from the designated area of By-law 304-87, as amended, so that they may be incorporated into By-law 2004-196, as amended, to permit a proposed mixed-use development.

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2014-9        SHERIDAN NURSERIES LIMITED, 4077/4101 HIGHWAY 7, DELETING BY-LAW

                                    - A by-law to amend By-law 2004-196, as amended, to permit a proposed mixed-use development.

                                    By-law

Carried

 


 

BY-LAW 2014-12      PHILIP K.H. ENG, 5 OAKCREST AVENUE, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

                                    - A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 122-72, AS AMENDED, to facilitate the severance of the existing property, in order to maintain the existing detached dwelling at 5 Oakcrest Avenue and create a new lot fronting on River Bend Road for the purposes of developing one new detached dwelling.

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2014-13      ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW (LANE, PLAN 65M-4400)

                                    - A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the City of Markham (Blocks 11 and 12, Plan 65M-4400)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

 

13.       IN-CAMERA ITEMS

 

Council consented to add Item No. 4 related to a matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees in Ward 1.

 

Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following matters (7:44 PM):

 

 

General Committee – January 14, 2014

 

(1)        PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES
(BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS) (16.24)

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]

 

 


 

General Committee – January 20, 2014

 

(2)        A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 5) (7.0 & 8.6)

            [Section 239 (2) (c)]

 

 

 

Development Services Committee – January 21, 2014

 

(3)        LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE       MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD [Section 239 (2) (e)]
AND
ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE
[Section 239 (2) (f)] (WARD 1) (10.13, 16.11)

 

 

Council – January 28, 2014

 

(4)        PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (WARD 1) (12.2.6)

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]

Carried

 

 

Moved by Councillor Howard Shore

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

That Council rise from the in-camera session and report. (8:00 PM)

 

Carried

 


 

The in-camera items were reported out as follows:

 

 

(1)        BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (16.24)  

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the following appointment to the Public Art Advisory Committee be confirmed:

 

Name                                                               Term

D. Jadwiga Byszewski                                      November 30, 2016

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 5) (7.0 & 8.6)

 

Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the confidential report dated December 13, 2013 from the Chief Administration Officer and City Solicitor regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board matter in Ward 5 be received;

 

2)         That staff be authorized to proceed as directed by Council on January 28, 2014.

 

Carried

 


 

(3)        LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD
AND
ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE (WARD 1) (10.13, 16.11)

 

Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the confidential report dated January 21, 2014 from the City Solicitor and Commissioner of Development Services regarding a litigation or potential litigation matter and an advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege in Ward 1 be received; and

 

2)         That staff be authorized to proceed as directed by Council on January 28, 2014.

 

Carried

 

 

(4)        PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (WARD 1) (12.2.6)

 

Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke

Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

            1)         The information related to a matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees in Ward 1 be received; and

 

2)         That staff be authorized to proceed as directed by Council on January 28, 2014.

 

Carried

 

 


 

14.       CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

That By-law 2014-10 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2014-10      A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 28, 2014.

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

 

15.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That the Council Meeting be adjourned at 8:01 PM

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________                        _______________________________

Kimberley Kitteringham                                                      Frank Scarpitti

City Clerk                                                                          Mayor

 

(Signed)

 

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