Council
Minutes
May
17 and 18, 2016, 7:00 PM
Council
Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre
Meeting No. 8
Alternate
formats for this document are available upon request
Roll
Call
Mayor Frank
Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Alan Ho,
Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen Rea, Councillor Colin Campbell,
Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu.
Regrets
Regional
Councillor Jim Jones.
Staff
Andy Taylor, Chief
Administrative Officer
Catherine Conrad, City
Solicitor and Acting Director of Human Resources
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Trinela Cane, Commissioner
of Corporate Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner
of Community and Fire Services
Joel Lustig, Treasurer
Dennis Flaherty, Director of
Communications and Community Relations
Raj Raman,
Mayor's Chief of Staff
Kimberley Kitteringham City Clerk
Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk
John Wong, Technology
Support Specialist
The meeting of
Council convened at 7:07 PM on May 17, 2016 in the Council Chamber. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.
At 11:59 PM on
May 17, 2016, Council passed a motion to waive Section 3.28 of Procedural
By-law 2001-1 allowing the meeting to continue further than 12:01 a.m. on May
18, 2016. The motion moved by Councillor
Alex Chiu and seconded by Councillor Alan Ho was carried by a two-thirds vote
of the Members present.
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
(1) None
declared.
2. MINUTES
Minutes
Moved by Councillor
Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Valerie Burke
1) That the Minutes of the
Council Meeting held on May 3, 2016, be adopted.
Carried
3. PRESENTATIONS
(1) 2016 MARKHAM DISTRICT
ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY
BURSARY AWARDS CEREMONY (12.2.6)
Mr.
Bruce Ander, President and CEO, Markham District Energy Inc., provided background
information on the role of Markham District Energy and Markham District Energy
Sustainability Bursary.
The
Markham District Energy Sustainability Bursary was established to help
cultivate and nurture environmental leadership. The Bursary encourages and rewards graduating
Markham high school students who have distinguished themselves through academic
excellence and participation in environmental extracurricular, volunteer and
community service activities; and who intend to study sciences related to the
environment full-time at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
Council
extended congratulations to the recipients of the 2016 Markham District Energy
Sustainability Bursary. The recipients
are:
York
Region Catholic District School Board
Zachary Bédard, Father
Michael McGivney Catholic Academy
Melissa Hardy, St.
Augustine Catholic High School
Kathryn Chen, St.
Brother Andre Catholic High School
Shavaun Chan, St. Robert
Catholic High School
York Region
District School Board
Jessica Reid, Bill Crothers
Secondary School
Stephanie Vong, Bur Oak
Secondary School
Katelyn Gao, Markham
District High School
Maddison McCormick,
Markville Secondary School
Ashoke Mohanraj,
Middlefield Collegiate Institute
Angela Lin, Milliken
Mills High School
Jonathan Lam, Pierre
Elliott Trudeau High School
Yael Lewis, Thornhill
Secondary School
Hayley Preece, Thornlea
Secondary School
Justin Tso, Unionville
High School
4. DELEGATIONS
There were no
delegations.
5. PETITIONS
There were no
petitions.
6(A) REPORT NO. 18 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE (May 9, 2016)
Moved by Councillor
Don Hamilton
Seconded by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
That Report
No. 18 – Development Services Committee comprised of 8 items be received and
adopted, except Item Nos. 4, 5, and 6. (See following Item Nos. 4, 5, and 6)
(1) ADDITION
OF A PROPERTY
TO THE MARKHAM REGISTER OF
PROPERTY OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
VALUE OR INTEREST
9048 YORK DURHAM LINE (16.11.3)
Report
1) That
the report entitled “Addition of a Property to the Markham Register of Property
of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, 9048 York-Durham Line ”, dated May 9,
2016, be received; and,
2) That
Council endorse the inclusion of the property at 9048 York-Durham Line (which
has been reviewed by Heritage Markham, the City’s municipal heritage committee)
on the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest; and
further,
3) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
Carried
(2) DESIGNATED
HERITAGE PROPERTY
GRANT APPLICATIONS - 2016
(16.11)
Report
1) That
the report entitled “Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications - 2016”
dated May 9, 2016, be received; and,
2) That
Designated Heritage Property Grants for 2016 be approved in the amounts noted
for the following properties, totaling $21,792.96, provided that the applicants
comply with eligibility requirements of the program;
1. 6
David Gohn Circle Markham Heritage Estates-$3,169.55 for the replication of
wooden shutters and painting of exterior woodwork;
2. 7050
York Durham Line, Markham-$5,000.00 for the replication of the wooden windows
and exterior doors;
3. 10
Centre Street, Markham Village-$5,000.00 for the replication of the historic
wooden windows on the second storey portion of the heritage building in
residential use;
4. 26
John Street, Thornhill-$3,623.41 for the replication of the historic wooden
windows on the second storey;
5. 131
Main Street Unionville-$5,000.00 for the repair and water-proofing of the
southern stone foundation wall; and,
3) That
the grants be funded through the Designated Heritage Property Grant Project
Fund, Account 620-101-5699-16003 ($30,000.00 available for 2016); and,
4) That
any grant monies allocated to the 2016 Program that are not utilized be
returned to the Heritage Loan Fund Reserve as per Council policy (87-2800-125);
and further,
5) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
Carried
(3) COMMERCIAL
FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT
GRANT PROGRAM FOR 2016 (16.11)
Report
1) That
the report entitled “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program for 2016”,
dated May 9, 2016, be received; and,
2) That
the identified applications for the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program be approved,
provided that the applicants comply with the eligibility requirements of the
program; and,
3) That
10 Centre Street Markham Village receive
up to $12,500.00 of grant assistance from the Commercial Façade Improvement
Grant Program; and,
4) That
79 Main Street North Markham Village receive up to $12,500.00 of grant
assistance from the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program; and,
5) That
Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Façade Easement
Agreements with the owners of 10 Centre Street and 79 Main Street North for any
grant amount exceeding $5,000.00 (required for grant assistance over
$5,000.00); and,
6) That
the grants be funded from the Heritage Façade Improvement Program Account
620-101-5699-16006 which has a budget of $25,000.00 for the year 2016; and
further,
7) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
Carried
(4) REVISION
TO THE GUIDELINES FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 37
BENEFITS (10.0)
Report
Moved by Councillor
Don Hamilton
Seconded by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
1)
That the report
entitled “Revision to the Guidelines for the Implementation of Section 37
Benefits” be received; and,
2) That
the Guidelines for the Implementation of Section 37 Benefits be amended to
allow for the collection of Section 37 contributions through the approval of
developments under four storeys in height, for the sole purpose of funding
public art; and further,
3) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
Referred
(See following to refer)
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded
by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the recommendation titled “Revision to the Guidelines for the
Implementation of Section 37 Benefits” be referred back to the May 24, 2016
Development Services Committee meeting for further information and discussion.
Carried
(5) RECOMMENDATION
REPORT
189 BULLOCK LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT RETAIL STORES,
RESTAURANTS AND
A COMMERCIAL SELF STORAGE
WAREHOUSE FACILITY
AT 189 BULLOCK DRIVE
FILE ZA 14-135226 (10.5)
Report
Moved by
Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That
the report titled “Recommendation Report, 189 Bullock Limited Partnership,
Zoning By-law Amendment to permit retail stores, restaurants and a commercial
self storage warehouse facility at 189 Bullock Drive, File ZA 14-135226; dated
May 9, 2016, be received; and,
2) That
the letter dated May 6, 2016 from Harry Froussios, Senior Associate, Zelinka
Priamo Ltd. be received; and,
3) That
the record of the Public Meeting held on April 21, 2015, regarding the
application for approval of the Zoning By-law Amendment to permit retail
stores, restaurants and a commercial self storage warehouse facility at 189
Bullock Drive, be received; and,
4) That
the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 189 Bullock Limited
Partnership, to permit retail stores, restaurants and a commercial self storage
warehouse facility at 189 Bullock Drive, be approved and that a revised draft
by-law, that includes additional provisions requested by Harry Froussios of
Zelinka Priamo Ltd. in the letter dated May 6, 2016, be finalized and enacted
without further notice; and,
5) That
the site plan for 189 Bullock Drive be brought back to a future Development
Services Committee meeting for its approval; and,
6) That
the applicant work with Councillor Karen Rea, Councillor Don Hamilton, and the
Deputy Mayor on the Site Plan; and further,
7) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(By-law 2016-53)
Carried by a recorded vote (9:3)
(See following recorded vote)
YEAS: Councillor
Valerie Burke, Councillor Alan Ho, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Mayor
Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Joe Li,
Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Alex Chiu.
(9)
NAYS: Councillor
Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen Rea, Councillor Logan Kanapathi. (3)
ABSENT: Regional
Councillor Jim Jones. (1)
(6) INFORMATION
REPORT
NEW COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
BY-LAW PROJECT
– OPTIONS FOR UPDATING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
AND OBTAINING THEIR FEEDBACK
DURING PHASE 3A
(REVIEW OF POTENTIAL NEW
ZONING AND LICENSING
REGULATIONS FOR ROOMING
HOUSES, SECOND SUITES
& SHORT-TERM RENTAL
ACCOMMODATIONS)
PR 13 128340 (10.5)
Report
Moved by Councillor
Don Hamilton
Seconded by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
1) That
the memo entitled, “REPORT: New Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project - Options
for updating Development Services Committee (DSC) and obtaining their feedback
during Phase 3a (Review of potential new zoning and licensing regulations for
rooming houses, second suites & short-term rental accommodations) be
received.
Carried
(See following Council’s direction)
(See following motions which were lost)
Council directed that Staff schedule Special Development
Services Committee meetings to consider the New Comprehensive Zoning By-law
Project with respect to rooming houses, second suites
& short-term rental accommodations.
Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded
by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
The
Council adopt the following proposed Resolution Nos. 2 and 3:
“2) That
a Sub-Committee be established and that it report back to Development Services
Committee every 6 weeks when possible; and,
3) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.”
Motion lost
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded
by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
That a Sub-Committee
of Development Services Committee comprised of all Members of Council be
established to review the New Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project.
Motion lost
(7) GLYNNWOOD
TRIBUTARY
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA)
STUDY (5.7)
Report
1) That the report entitled “Glynnwood
Tributary -
Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study”, be received; and,
2) That the preferred alternative for a relief storm sewer from
the Thornhill Community Centre to the Glynnwood pond, to alleviate flooding in
the area as outlined in this report be endorsed; and,
3) That staff be authorized to file the Environmental Study
Report in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment Act; and,
4) That subject to Class EA approval, staff be authorized to
proceed with Phase 1 - detailed design of the new storm sewer west of Bayview
Ave to relieve flooding in the Glynnwood property; and,
5) That staff be directed to report back to Council on property
acquisition, funding and negotiations with Glynnwood Retirement Residence and
Shouldice Hospital for the acquisition of certain lands / easement and
construction required for the new storm sewer; and further,
6) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
(8) SMART
COMMUTE - MARKHAM, RICHMOND HILL
2016 BUSINESS PLAN (5.10)
Presentation
1) That the presentation
provided by Flo McLellan, Program Director, Smart Commute – Markham, Richmond
Hill Transportation Management Association (TMA) entitled “Smart Commute –
Markham, Richmond Hill 2016 Business Plan”, at the May 9 , 2016 Development
Services Committee, be received; and,
2) That staff be authorized to issue a purchase order to Smart
Commute – Markham, Richmond Hill in the amount of $75,000; and,
3) That the Regional Municipality of York, the Town of Richmond
Hill and Smart Commute – Markham, Richmond Hill be advised accordingly; 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. 19 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (May 16,
2016)
Moved by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Councillor
Alan Ho
That Report
No. 19 – General Committee comprised of 3 items be received and adopted.
Report Attachment
1) That
the report entitled “Award of Construction Tender 017-T-16 West Thornhill –
Phase 1C Storm Sewer and Watermain Replacement” be received; and,
2) That
the contract for Tender 017-T-16 West Thornhill – Phase 1C Storm Sewer and
Watermain Replacement be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, Kapp Contracting
Inc., in the amount of $2,391,469.60, inclusive of HST; and,
3) That
a 10% contingency in the amount of $239,146.96, inclusive of HST, be
established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization
to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be
in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
4) That
the construction award in the amount of $2,630,616.56 ($2,391,469.60 +
$239,146.96) be funded from the following capital projects; 1) 058-6150-15014-005 “West Thornhill Flood
Control Construction - Phase 1B & 1C”; 2) 053-5350-15301-005 “Watermain Construction and Replacement
Program – West Thornhill” and 3) 053-5350-16246-005
“Watermain Construction and Replacement Program” as outlined under the
financial considerations section in this report; and,
5) That
the budget remaining in project #15301 “Watermain Construction and Replacement
Program – West Thornhill” in the amount of $85,231.23 will be returned to the
original funding source; and,
6) That
a 5-year moratorium be placed on any major servicing and utility installation
along restored areas in Canadian Road; and further,
7) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
Carried
(2) DRAFT
PARKS RENAISSANCE STRATEGY (6.3)
Presentation Report Appendix
A
1) That
the presentation by Ms. Barb Rabicki, Director, Operations entitled “Parks
Renaissance Strategy,” received; and,
2) That the Report titled “Draft Markham Parks Renaissance Strategy” be
received; and,
3) That the Draft Parks Renaissance Strategy for the purposes of
engaging our community and to guide the launch of a pilot program for 2016 be
approved; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
Carried
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B Attachment
C
1) That the report entitled “Euclid Street, Pavillion Street
and Union Street Parking Prohibition,” be received; and,
2) That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to
prohibit parking on the north side of Euclid Street, south side of Pavillion
Street and east side of Union Street
north of Pavillion Street, in its entirety; and,
3) That the Operations Department be directed to install the
appropriate signs at the subject locations, funded through the Operations
Department account # 061-5350-15238-005;
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.
Carried
7. MOTIONS
(1) SUPPORT
BILL 158,
SAVING THE GIRL NEXT DOOR ACT, 2016 (HUMAN TRAFFICKING)
(13.0)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
Seconded by Councillor
Alan Ho
Whereas human trafficking is a heinous
crime that has been referred to as modern day slavery; and,
Whereas traffickers recruit, transport,
harbor and control the girl next door for sexual exploitation or forced labour;
and,
Whereas it is one of the fastest growing
crimes that starts and stays in Canada, targeting victims - 90 percent of which
are Canadian-born and predominantly female, averaging the age of 14; and,
Whereas Ontario is a major hub of human
trafficking in Canada, and victims are lured, manipulated and coerced, often
over the internet from every part of Ontario; and,
Whereas human trafficking is in our
neighbourhoods and our communities; and,
Whereas the City of Markham requests
that an additional clause be added under Section 6. (1) (b) of Bill 158 to
include a Police Officer to the list of those able to apply for a protection
order for children under 18 years of age;
Therefore be it resolved:
1) That the Council of the City
of Markham support Bill 158, Saving the Girl
Next Door Act, 2016, support MPP Laurie Scott’s motion for a
multi-jurisdictional and coordinated task force of law enforcement agencies,
Crown prosecutors, judges, victims’ services and frontline agencies; and,
2) That
a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities (FCM), Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the
Premier of Ontario, all Members of Parliament, all Members of Provincial
Parliament and municipalities.
Carried by a recorded vote (12:0)
(See following recorded vote)
(See following to consider the matter)
YEAS: Councillor
Valerie Burke, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen
Rea, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor
Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda
Collucci, Councillor Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu. (12)
ABSENT: Regional Councillor Jim Jones. (1)
Moved by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
Seconded
by Councillor Alan Ho
That
the rules of procedure be waived in order to introduce a motion for
consideration by Council regarding Bill 158, Saving
The Girl Next Door Act, 2016 (Human Trafficking).
Carried by a 2/3
vote of Council Members present
(2) QUEEN’S
90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION (12.2.6)
Moved by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Councillor
Valerie Burke
Whereas her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II has been the reigning sovereign of Canada since her accession to
the throne in 1952; and,
Whereas Her Majesty is the
longest reigning Monarch in British history serving 60 years on the throne;
and,
Whereas Her Majesty is
celebrating her 90th Birthday in 2016; and,
Whereas it has been reported
that the Queen has a special fondness for Canada because it was the first place
she went to represent her father in 1951; and,
Whereas the
Queen has visited Canada 22 times, more than any other country during her
reign; and,
Whereas she has continued to
express her love for Canada and its people during her reign; and,
Whereas Markham City Council
held a 90th Birthday Community Celebration on May 17, 2016 in honour
of Her Royal Majesty;
Therefore be it resolved:
1) That the Markham City
Council, on behalf of all residents, expresses its sincere congratulations to
Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of her 90th
birthday.
Carried by a recorded vote (12:0)
(See following recorded vote)
(See following to consider the matter)
YEAS: Councillor
Valerie Burke, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen
Rea, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor
Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda
Collucci, Councillor Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu. (12)
ABSENT: Regional Councillor Jim Jones. (1)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded
by Councillor Valerie Burke
That
the rules of procedure be waived in order to introduce a motion for
consideration by Council regarding Queen’s 90th Birthday
Celebration.
Carried by a 2/3
vote of Council Members present
8. NOTICES OF MOTIONS
There were no
notices of motions.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Moved by Councillor
Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Karen Rea
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
17-2016 ONTARIO
MEDAL FOR GOOD CITIZENSHIP NOMINATIONS (13.2)
Letter
Minister
of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade, calling nominations for
the 2016 Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship to honour Ontarians who, through
exceptional, long-term efforts, have made outstanding contributions to
community life. The deadline for
nominations is July 17, 2016.
Carried
18-2016 LIQUOR LICENCE
APPLICATION FOR MAIN STREET GREEK RESTAURANT, 60 MAIN STREET NORTH, UNIT 6
(WARD 4) (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 and
outdoor areas).
Carried
19-2016 LIQUOR LICENCE
APPLICATION FOR ROUGE RIVER BREWING COMPANY, 50 BULLOCK DRIVE, UNIT 8 (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.
(Type of Retail Store Authorization –
Brewery)
Carried
20-2016 TEMPORARY
EXTENSION APPLICATION (LIQUOR SALES LICENCE) – MARKHAM VILLAGE BIA (3.21)
Info
Requesting
an approval from the City of Markham to extend their existing liquor licence
for the outdoor areas created by using the sidewalks located directly in front
of the establishment while the street is closed to vehicular traffic. The
proposed extension will be utilized in conjunction with the events as follows:
Markham Village Music Festival
(Friday,
June 17, 2016, 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM)
(Saturday,
June 18, 2016, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM)
- Marca
on Main, 96 Main Street North.
- Liberty
Burgers & Wings, 144 Main Street North, Unit 17.
- Main’s
Mansion Restaurant and Bar, 144 Main Street North.
- Al
Dente Restaurant, 39 Main Street North.
- Folco’s
Restaurant, 42 Main Street North.
- Rawlicious
Restaurant, 116 Main Street North.
- Inspire
Restaurant, 144 Main Street North, Unit 1.
Markham Village Music Festival
(Friday,
June 17, 2016, 4:00 PM to Saturday, June 18, 2016, 2:00 AM)
(Saturday,
June 18, 2016, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM)
- The
Duchess of Markham, 53 Main Street North***
***Note:
The approval to extend the patio for the
Duchess of Markham from Friday, June 17, 2016, 4:00 PM to Saturday, June 18,
2016, 2:00 AM, is subject to the following conditions:
1. Over-night
road closure has been approved by the City of Markham for Friday June 17, 2016
from 3:00 PM to Saturday June 18, 2016 9:30 PM to facilitate the Markham
Village Music Festival.
2. Hiring
(and confirmation) of a pay duty officer from 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM for each
establishment operating past 11:00 PM.
3. Provision
of stable and secure fence enclosure, with a minimum 0.91 m height, for any
licenced patio areas established on municipal property.
4. Inspection
and approval of fence enclosure by City Staff.
5. No
amplified music past 11:00 PM.
Markham Auto Classic
(Sunday
September 11, 2016, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
- Marca
on Main, 96 Main Street North.
- Liberty
Burgers & Wings, 144 Main Street North, Unit 17.
- The
Duchess of Markham, 53 Main Street North.
- Main’s
Mansion Restaurant and Bar, 144 Main Street North.
- Al
Dente Restaurant, 39 Main Street North.
- Folco’s
Restaurant, 42 Main Street North.
- Rawlicious
Restaurant, 116 Main Street North.
- Inspire
Restaurant, 144 Main Street North, Unit 1.
Carried
10. PROCLAMATIONS
(1) PROCLAMATION
REQUESTS (3.4)
Moved by Councillor
Amanda Collucci
Seconded by Councillor
Colin Campbell
1) That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk
in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for
information purposes:
- Seniors’ Month (June
2016).
- Markham Fair Week
(September 26 to October 2, 2016)
Carried
11. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
(1) RECOMMENDATION
FROM THE MAY 3, 2016
LICENSING COMMITTEE HEARING
(136 BRIARWOOD ROAD) (2.0)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
Seconded by Councillor
Don Hamilton
1) That
the following recommendation of the Licensing Committee from the Hearing held
on May 3, 2016 be approved and adopted:
"a) That
the application to remove a Norway Maple tree at 136 Briarwood Road, Markham,
be approved; and,
b) That
the recommendation is based on the unique characteristics of this case only and
is neither intended to be precedent setting nor to be used as a basis for
future cases."
Carried
Presentation Report Correspondence
Andy
Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, provided a brief overview and background
of the Southeast Community Centre and Library
Project. He explained the reasons for
the construction contingency.
Moved by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
1) That
the presentation by Mr. Gary Adamkowski, Senior Project Manager entitled
“Southeast Community Centre and Library - Project Update,” be received; and,
2) That
the correspondence from Eira Keay, Markham resident be received; and,
3) That
the report entitled “Southeast Community Centre and Library - Project Update”
be received; and,
4) That
the construction contingency be increased in the amount of $2,571,000.00
(excluding HST) to fund anticipated and potential additional costs required to
complete the construction phase of the project; and,
5) That
the funding shortfall of $2,571,000 (excluding HST) be funded as follows:
a. That 90% of the shortfall be funded from the
Development Charges Reserve in the amount of $2,313,900, and,
b. That 10% of the shortfall be funded from the
Ramp Up Reserve in the amount of $257,100; and,
6) That Staff be authorized to approve the
expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified limits in accordance
with the City’s Expenditure Control Policy; and,
7) That staff report back every six to
eight weeks on construction progress and project budget; and further,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried by a recorded vote (11:1)
(See following recorded vote)
YEAS: Councillor
Valerie Burke, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen
Rea, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor
Jack Heath, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor
Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu. (11)
NAYS: Regional
Councillor Joe Li. (1)
ABSENT: Regional
Councillor Jim Jones. (1)
Council consented to add the following to the proposed recommendation
as Resolution No. 7:
“That
staff report back every six to eight weeks on construction progress and project
budget;”
Council consented to discuss the item entitled “Southeast Community
Centre and Library - Project Update” immediately following the in-camera
session.
(3) FUNDRAISING BY
COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT
FORT MCMURRAY WILDFIRE (12.2.6)
Council
recognized all the various communities for their fundraising efforts to support
the Fort McMurray wildfire.
12. BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor
Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
That By-law 2016-53
and 2016-55 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2016-53 189 BULLOCK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, 189 BULLOCK DRIVE, ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
A by-law to amend By-law 1229, as amended, to permit restaurants,
retail stores and one commercial self storage facility as additional uses
within the existing building on the subject property.
(Item No. 5, Report No. 18)
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW 2016-55 A BY-LAW TO AMEND PARKING BY-LAW 2005-188 (EUCLID STREET,
PAVILION STREET AND UNION STREET PARKING PROHIBITION)
(Item No. 3, Report No. 19)
By-law
Carried
13. IN-CAMERA ITEMS
Moved by Councillor
Alan Ho
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
That, in
accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act,
Council resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following matters
(8:40 PM on May 17, 2016):
(1) MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
- MAY 3, 2016 (16.0)
[Section 239 (2) (b) (c)
General Committee – May 16, 2016
(2) PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT
AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES
AND
ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS
NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE
(KINDRED SPIRITS ORCHESTRA) (7.6)
[Section 239 (2) (b) (f)]
(3) PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE
INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES
(WARDS 3 & 4) (7.3)
[Section 239 (2) (b)]
(4) 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
(SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTRE AND
LIBRARY)
[Section 239 (2) (e) (f)]
Moved by Councillor
Alan Ho
Seconded by Councillor
Alex Chiu
That Council
rise from the in-camera session. (11:58 PM on May 17, 2016)
Carried
The in-camera
items were approved by Council as follows:
(1) MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING -
MAY 3, 2016 (16.0)
Moved by Councillor
Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Valerie Burke
1) That the Council In-camera Minutes
dated May 3, 2016 be confirmed.
Carried
(2) PERSONAL
MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD
EMPLOYEES
AND
ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS
NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE
(KINDRED SPIRITS ORCHESTRA) (7.6)
Moved by Councillor
Karen Rea
Seconded by Councillor
Amanda Collucci
1) That the
confidential presentation from Mohammed Hosseini-Ara, Director of Culture and Joel Lustig, Treasurer,
with respect to personal matters about an identifiable individual,
including municipal or local board employees and advice that is subject to
solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose
(Kindred Spirits Orchestra) be received; and,
2) That staff be
authorized to proceed as directed by Council on May 17, 2016.
Carried
(3) PROPERTIES
READY FOR TAX SALE REGISTRATION (7.3)
Moved by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor
Amanda Collucci
1) That the confidential report entitled
“Properties Ready for Tax Sale Registration” be received; and,
2) That staff be
authorized to proceed as directed by Council on May 17, 2016.
Carried
(4) SOUTH EAST COMMUNITY CENTRE AND LIBRARY
- PROJECT UPDATE (6.6)
See New/Other
Business Item No. 2 for Council’s decision on this matter.
14. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
Moved by Councillor
Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Karen Rea
That By-law 2016-54
be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2016-54 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
MAY 17 AND 18, 2016
By-law
Carried
15. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor
Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Valerie Burke
That the Council Meeting be adjourned at 12:07 AM on May 18, 2016.
Carried
_________________________________ _______________________________
Kimberley
Kitteringham Frank
Scarpitti
City
Clerk Mayor
(Signed)