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                                                                                                          Council Minutes

                                                                         June 15 and 16, 2015, 7:00 PM

                                                                  Council Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre

                                                                                                     Meeting No. 15

 

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Roll Call

Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, 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.

 

 

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

Dennis Flaherty, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Raj Raman, Mayor's Chief of Staff

John Wong, Technology Support Specialist

Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk

Alida Tari, Council/Committee Coordinator

Bill Snowball, Fire Chief

Phoebe Fu, Director of Asset Management

Robert Muir, Manager Stormwater

Mark Visser, Senior Manager, Financial Strategy & Investments

Shane Manson, Senior Manager, Revenue & Property Tax

Sally Campbell, Acting Manager, East District

 

 

 

The regular meeting of Council convened at 7:07 PM on June 15, 2015 in the Council Chamber.  Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.

 

 

At 11:38 p.m. on June 15, 2015, 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 June 16, 2015.  The motion moved by Councillor Valerie Burke and seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci was carried by a two-thirds vote of the Members present.

 

 


 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

(1)        None declared.

 

 

 

2.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES – MAY 26, 2015

            Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

            1)         That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 26, 2015, be adopted.

 

Carried

 

 

 

3.         PRESENTATIONS

 

There were no presentations.

 

 

 

4.         DELEGATIONS

 

(1)        DELEGATION REGARDING THE ITEM TITLED
"STORMWATER FEE NON-RESIDENTIAL
CONSULTATION AND CITY – WIDE IMPLEMENTATION" (5.5)

 

            Richard Cunningham, Markham Board of Trade, spoke in opposition to the proposed recommendation titled "Stormwater Fee Non-Residential Consultation and City-wide Implementation" and requested a referral of the matter.

            (See Item No. 1, Report No. 28 for Council decision on this matter)

 

 

(2)        DELEGATION REGARDING THE ITEM TITLED
            "HENDERSON AVENUE BRIDGE MURAL PHASE II" (5.6)

 

            Paul Kelly, on behalf of Grandview Area Residents Association, spoke in support of the proposed recommendation titled "Henderson Avenue Bridge Mural Phase II".

            (Item No. 8, Report No. 29 for Council's decision on this matter)

 


 

(3)        DELEGATION REGARDING THE ITEM TITLED
"GERMAN MILLS MEADOW AND NATURAL HABITAT LIAISON
COMMITTEE T ERMS OF REFERENCE" (5.7)

 

            Kimberly Seymour, on behalf of Settlers' Park Residence Association, spoke of minor revisions to the proposed Terms of Reference for the German Mills Meadow and Natural Habitat Liaison Committee.

            (See Item No. 6, Report No. 29 for Council's decision on this matter)

 

 

(4)        DELEGATIONS REGARDING THE ITEM TITLED
            "2391004 ONTARIO LTD. (BELLPORT HOMES)
            OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT THE
            DEVELOPMENT OF 3 SINGLE DETACHED AND 38 TOWNHOUSE
            DWELLINGS AT
6845 - 6853, 6869 AND 6889 14TH AVENUE
           
FILES: ZA 14 137887, SU 14 137887 & OP 14 137887" (10.3, 10.5 & 10.7)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

            That the following delegations with respect to the proposed recommendation for the application submitted by 2391004 Ontario Ltd. (Bellport Homes) be received:

            1.         Mike Larkin, Larkin Land Use Planners, representing the applicant, provided an update on the proposed development

            2.         Ricky Tsui, in opposition to the proposed recommendation

            3.         Yan Wang, in opposition to the proposed recommendation

            4.         Trish Vrotsos, in opposition to the proposed recommendation

            5.         Max Wang, in opposition to the proposed recommendation

            6.         Wendy Pan, in opposition to the proposed recommendation

            7.         Amber Burke, on behalf of Box Grove Community Association, in opposition to the proposed recommendation

            (See Item No. 4, Report No. 30 for Council's decision on this matter)

 

Carried

 

 

5.         PETITIONS

 

There were no petitions.

 

 


 

6(a)      REPORT NO. 28 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (May 26, 2015)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That Report No. 28 – General Committee comprised of 2 items be received and adopted, except Item No. 1.  (See following Item No. 1)

 

(1)        STORMWATER FEE NON-RESIDENTIAL
CONSULTATION AND CITY
–WIDE IMPLEMENTATION (5.5)

            Presentation      Report     Attachment A
Attachment B     Attachment C     Attachment D

 

Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

1)         That the presentation by Mr. Joel Lustig, Treasurer, entitled “Stormwater Fee Non-Residential Consultation and City-wide Implementation” be received; and,

 

2)         That the report “Stormwater Fee Non-Residential Consultation and City-wide Implementation” be received; and,

 

3)         That billing of the annual stormwater fee for Non-Residential property classes commence in 2016 at a rate of $29 per $100,000 of current value assessment (CVA); and,

 

4)         That billing of the annual stormwater fee for vacant land properties commence in 2016 at an rate of $29 per $100,000 of CVA; and,

 

5)         That the Treasurer be authorized to adjust the annual stormwater rate for Non-Residential and vacant land properties to compensate for the average change in City CVA; and,

 

6)         That any property with a CVA of less than $100,000 shall not have a stormwater fee imposed upon it; and,

 

7)         That billing of the stormwater fee be included as a separate line item on the tax bill of the property; and,

 

8)         That Staff identify and integrate short term flood risk reduction measures into the flood control program, predominantly in the Don Mills Channel area, to an upset limit of $100,000 annually inclusive of HST; and,


 

9)         That By-law 2014-168 be repealed in its entirety and replaced with the Stormwater Fee By-law as outlined in Appendix “A” to this staff report; and,

 

10)       That staff be directed to develop and report back on a non-monetary recognition program for companies that make significant efforts in stormwater management; and,

 

11)       That the correspondence from Daryl Clemance, General Manager, Cadillac Fairview be received; and further,

 

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

 

Deferred

(See following to defer the matter)

(See following to consider the matter)

 

            Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

            Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

            That the item entitled “Stormwater Fee Non-Residential Consultation and City-wide Implementation” be deferred to the Council meeting scheduled for September 16, 2015.

 

Carried

 

            Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

            Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

            That Council consider the item entitled “Stormwater Fee Non-Residential Consultation and City-wide Implementation” immediately following the delegation with respect thereto.

Carried

 

 

(2)        POWERSTREAM MERGER UPDATE (13.7)

            Report     Presentation

 

1)         That the report dated May 21, 2015 entitled “PowerStream Merger Update” be received; and,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 


 

6(b)      REPORT NO. 29 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (June 1, 2015)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That Report No. 29 – General Committee comprised of 8 items be received and adopted, except Item Nos. 1, 6 and 8. (See following Item Nos. 1, 6 and 8)

 

 

(1)        DEVELOPMENT CHARGES INDEXING – JULY 1, 2015 (7.11)

            Report

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That the report titled “Development Charges Indexing – July 1, 2015” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council approve an increase in development charges of 1.2%, effective July 1, 2015; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        STATUS OF CAPITAL PROJECTS
AS OF APRIL 30, 2015 (7.5)

            Report     Exhibits A-C

 

1)         That the report dated May 20, 2015 entitled "Status of Capital Projects as of April 30, 2015" be received; and,

 

2)         That the amount of $5,551,321 from the closure of capital projects be transferred to the sources of funding as listed on Exhibit A; and,

 

3)         That the closure of projects as outlined in Exhibit B and C be approved and amended to not close Capital Project 12371 – Milne Dam Conservation Area Master Plan; and,

 

4)         That the Non-Development Charge Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Life-Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund by $364,465 to the approved amount of $250,000; and,


 

5)         That the Engineering Capital Contingency Project be topped up, from the City-Wide Hard Development Charges Reserve, by $69,062 to the approved amount of $100,000; and,

 

6)         That the Design Capital Contingency Project be topped up, from the Development Charges Reserve, by $7,459 to the approved amount of $100,000; and,

 

7)         That the Waterworks Capital Contingency Project be topped up, from the Waterworks Stabilization/Capital Reserve, by $117,236 to the approved amount of $100,000; and,

 

8)         That the 2015 Capital Project – 15011 – Library Collections be increased by $189,500 from $2,035,600 to $2,225,100; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(3)        COUNCIL AUDITOR GENERAL
SELECTION COMMITTEE (16.24)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Council Auditor General Selection Committee” be received; and,

 

2)         That the following Members of Council be appointed to the Auditor General Selection Committee:  Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Karen Rea, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci and Councillor Logan Kanapathi; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 


 

(4)        EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS PROGRAM (11.0)

            Report

 

1)         That the report titled Employee Service Awards Program be received, and,

 

2)         That the City replace the Employee Service Award Program (including gifts and lapel pins) with a Service Celebration program that recognizes service through a ceremony, and a focus on creating a culture of recognition throughout the organization that supports employee engagement and alignment with corporate goals and direction; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(5)        SHARED PLACES OUR SPACES,
MARKHAM’S PUBLIC REALM STRATEGY (5.6)

            Presentation     Report     Public Realm Strategy    Appendix A

 

1)         That the presentation by Mr. Brett Lucyk, Public Realm Coordinator entitled “Shared Places Our Spaces –Markham’s Public Realm Strategy,” be received; and,

 

2)         That the staff report titled “Shared Places Our Spaces – Markham’s Public Realm Strategy”, dated April 7, 2015 be received; and,

 

3)         That the document “Shared Places Our Spaces – Markham’s Public Realm Strategy” dated April 7, 2015 be approved in principle; and,

 

4)         That the 2016 funding requirement of $150,000 will be considered as part of the 2016 budget process; and,

 

5)         That Capital project designs include a public realm component and the funding source be confirmed prior to proceeding with the project; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 


 

(6)        GERMAN MILLS MEADOW AND NATURAL
HABITAT LIAISON COMMITTEE
- REVISED TERMS OF REFERENCE (5.7)

            Report     Attachment A     Attachment B

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That the report entitled “German Mills Meadow and Natural Habitat Liaison Committee Terms of Reference” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council endorse the Terms of Reference for the German Mills Meadow and Natural Habitat Liaison Committee – Attachment “A”, as amended by Council to include "minimum of two meetings per year"; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

(See following motion which was lost)

 

 

            Council consented to amend the Terms of Reference for the German Mills Meadow and Natural Habitat Liaison Committee to include "minimum two meetings per year".

 

 

            Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke

            Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

 

            That the concerns of the property subsidence be included as part of the Terms of Reference for the German Mills Meadow and Natural Habitat Liaison Committee.

Lost

 


 

(7)        MARKHAM SPORT HALL OF FAME (6.0)

            Presentation     Report     Terms of Reference

 

1)         The report titled “Markham Sport Hall of Fame” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council approve the establishment of a Markham Sport Hall of Fame at the Markham Pan Am Centre as described in the report; and,

 

3)         That the Sport Development Sub Committee be thanked for their commitment and work in developing the Markham Sport Hall of Fames framework; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(8)        HENDERSON AVENUE BRIDGE
MURAL PHASE II (5.6)

            Report

 

Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the report dated May 17, 2015 entitled Henderson Avenue Bridge Mural Phase II be received; and,

 

2)         That Council approve $54,000 out of the $2,000,000 budget be allocated to the Henderson Avenue Bridge mural (as outlined in the report dated May 6, 2014 Proposed Thornhill Park Improvements under Section 37); and,

 

3)         That the mural be funded from Project #14402, Thornhill Park Improvement Projects; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

(See following to consider the matter)

 

Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That Council consider the item entitled "Henderson Avenue Bridge Mural Phase II" immediately following the delegation with respect thereto.

Carried

 


 

 

6(c)      REPORT NO. 30 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (June 2, 2015)

 

Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

That Report No. 30 – Development Services Committee comprised of 5 item be received and adopted, except Item No. 3.  (See following Item No. 3)

 

(1)        BILL 73 – SMART GROWTH FOR
OUR COMMUNITIES ACT
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
DEVELOPMENT CHARGES ACT
1997 AND THE PLANNING ACT (10.0)

            Report   Appendix 3

 

1)         That the report entitled “Bill 73 – Smart Growth For Our Communities Act, Proposed Amendments to the Development Charges Act, 1997 and the Planning Act” be received; and,

 

2)         That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and York Region, along with a covering letter highlighting Markham’s outstanding concerns from the 2014 public consultation process, and summarizing Markham’s comments on Bill 73; and,

 

3)         That the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to allow Markham to participate in any working groups formulated to review Bill 73; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        REQUEST FOR DEMOTION
            - 10 ALBERT STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE (16.11, 10.13)

            Report

 

1)         That the deputation by John Wannop, representing Cindy Dernynck, applicant, regarding the demolition of 10 Albert Street, be received; and,

 

2)         That Council endorse the demolition of the non-heritage dwelling at 10 Albert Street located within the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District; and further,


 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(3)        YORK REGION WORKS YARD
            (350 YORKTECH DRIVE) (10.0)

            Letter

 

Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

1)         That the letter dated May 15, 2015 from Daniel Kostopoulos, Commissioner, Transportation Services, Region of York, providing information regarding 350 Yorktech Drive be received; and,

 

2)         That the Region of York be advised that the City of Markham does not support the proposed use as a works yard and for storage of household hazardous goods.

 

Carried by a recorded vote (6:4)

(See following recorded vote)

(See following motion which was lost)

 

YEAS:             Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen Rea, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath. (6)

 

NAYS:             Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Logan Kanapathi. (4)

 

ABSENT:        Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Alex Chiu. (3)

 

 

            Moved by Councillor Karen Rea

            Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

            That the item regarding the proposed use by the Region of York for 350 Yorktech Drive be deferred to the June 23, 2015 Council meeting.

Lost

 


 

(4)        RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            2391004 ONTARIO LTD. (BELLPORT HOMES)
            OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT THE
            DEVELOPMENT OF 3 SINGLE DETACHED AND 38 TOWNHOUSE
            DWELLINGS AT
6845 - 6853, 6869 AND 6889 14TH AVENUE
           
FILES: ZA 14 137887, SU 14 137887 & OP 14 137887 (10.3, 10.5 & 10.7)

            Report

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That correspondence from Amber Burke, Wendy Pan, Ken Rahl of Legacy Community Ratepayers Association, and Max Wang, regarding the application by 2391004 Ontario Ltd. (Bellport Homes), presented at the June 2, 2015 Development Services Committee meeting, be received; and,

 

2)         That the deputations by Wendy Pan and Max Wang regarding the application by 2391004 Ontario Ltd. (Bellport Homes), provided at the June 2, 2015 Development Services Committee meeting, be received; and,

 

3)         That the deputations by Michael Larkin, Ricky Tsui, Yan Wang, Trish Vrotsos, Max Wang, Wendy Pan and Amber Burke regarding the application by 2391004 Ontario Ltd. (Bellport Homes), provided at the June 15, 2015 Council meeting, be received; and,

 

4)         That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 2391004 Ontario Ltd. (Bellport Homes), Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit the development of 3 single detached and 38 townhouse dwellings at 6845-6853, 6869 and 6889 14th Avenue, Files ZA 14 137887, SU 14 137887 & OP 14 137887”, be received; and,

 

5)         That the record of the Public Meetings held on March 24, 2015, regarding the applications for approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision, Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment, be received; and,

 

6)         That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by 2391004 Ontario Ltd. (Bellport Homes), to amend the Box Grove Secondary Plan to allow a combined net site density of 39 units per ha (15.8 units per ac) be approved, and that the draft Official Plan Amendment as amended by Council on June 15, 2015 attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,


 

7)         That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by 2391004 Ontario Ltd. (Bellport Homes), to amend the 2014 Official Plan (not yet in force) to allow townhouses that do not front a public street be approved, and that the Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

8.         That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 2391004 Ontario Ltd. (Bellport Homes), to remove the properties from the Rural Residential Zoning categories of By-law 194-82, as amended, and incorporate them into a Residential Two (R2) zone category under By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved, and that the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘C’ be revised as follows:

i)    To permit townhouse dwellings on Block A with a minimum width of 6.8 metres and maximum height of 2 stories fronting the south side of the private street;

ii)   To permit townhouse dwellings on Block A with a minimum width of 7.0 metres and maximum height of 2.5 stories adjacent to the south side of 14th Avenue; and

iii)   To exempt visitor parking from being required for block townhouse units that provide three or more parking spaces; and,

 

9)         That the revised Zoning By-law Amendment be finalized and enacted without further notice; and

 

10)       That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-14005 submitted by 2391004 Ontario Ltd. (Bellport Homes), be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘D’; and,

 

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

 

12)       That the draft plan approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-14005 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; and further,


 

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

            (By-laws 2015-89 and 2015-90)

Carried by a recorded vote (9:4)

(See following recorded vote for the adoption of recommendation)

(See following for amendments to the proposed recommendation)

(See following to consider the matter)

(See following for proposed two motions which were lost)

 

            Recorded vote for the adoption of recommendation, as revised (9:4):

YEAS:             Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen Rea, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Alex Chiu. (9)

 

NAYS:             Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Alan Ho, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Logan Kanapathi. (4)

 

 

            Council consented to amend the proposed recommendation as follows:

            a)         Received the following delegations as Resolution No. 3:

                                    "That the deputations by Michael Larkin, Ricky Tsui, Yan Wang, Trish Vrotsos, Max Wang, Wendy Pan and Amber Burke regarding the application by 2391004 Ontario Ltd. (Bellport Homes), provided at the June 15, 2015 Council meeting, be received;"

 

            b)         Delete the following proposed recommendation:

                                    "That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by 2391004 Ontario Ltd. (Bellport Homes), to amend the Box Grove Secondary Plan to allow a combined net site density of 41 units per ha (16.6 units per ac) be approved, and that the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted without further notice;"

 

                        and replace with the following as Resolution No. 6:

                                    "That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by 2391004 Ontario Ltd. (Bellport Homes), to amend the Box Grove Secondary Plan to allow a combined net site density of 39 units per ha (15.8 units per ac) be approved, and that the draft Official Plan Amendment as amended by Council on June 15, 2015 attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted without further notice;"


 

            c)         Delete the following proposed recommendation:

                                    "That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 2391004 Ontario Ltd. (Bellport Homes), to remove the properties from the Rural Residential Zoning categories of By-law 194-82, as amended, and incorporate them into a Residential Two (R2) zone category under By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved and that the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘C’ be revised to further reduce the maximum permitted number of townhouse dwelling units by two, and be finalized and enacted without further notice;"

 

                        and replace with the following as Resolution No. 8:

                        "That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 2391004 Ontario Ltd. (Bellport Homes), to remove the properties from the Rural Residential Zoning categories of By-law 194-82, as amended, and incorporate them into a Residential Two (R2) zone category under By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved, and that the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘C’ be revised as follows:

i)    To permit townhouse dwellings with a minimum width of 6.8 metres and maximum height of 2 stories fronting the south side of a private street;

ii)   To permit townhouses with a minimum width of 7.0 metres and maximum height of 2.5 stories adjacent to the south side of 14th Avenue; and

                              iii)   To exempt visitor parking from being required for block townhouse units that provide three or more parking spaces;"

 

            d)         Add the following as Resolution No. 9:

                                    "That the revised Zoning By-law Amendment be finalized and enacted without further notice;"

 

 

            Motion to consider the matter:

Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

            That Council consider the matter with respect to the proposed recommendation for the application submitted by 2391004 Ontario Ltd. (Bellport Homes) immediately following the delegations with respect thereto.

Carried

 


 

            Proposed two motions on Barter Street which were lost:

            Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

            Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

            That the matter of Barter Street and possible design be referred to the Development Services Committee, under Transportation Issues Section.

Lost by a recorded vote (7:6)

(See following recorded vote)

 

NAYS:             Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen Rea, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Logan Kanapathi. (7)

 

YEAS:             Councillor Alan Ho, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Alex Chiu. (6)

 

Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

That Barter Street be designed in such a way with bollards such that pedestrian and fire truck vehicles will be permitted.

Lost by a recorded vote (7:6)

(See following recorded vote)

 

NAYS:             Councillor Alan Ho, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Alex Chiu. (7)

 

YEAS:             Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen Rea, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Logan Kanapathi. (6)

 

 

(5)        CANADA 150 COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM
            - GRANT APPLICATION (7.6)

            Report  Attachment

 

1)         That the report, “Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program - Grant Application”, be received; and,


 

2)                  That the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services be authorized to submit applications to the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program for the following projects:

-     Markham Village Library Square (to be renamed to Veterans Square) Rehabilitation and New Cenotaph – Phase 1

-     Bronze Monument to Benjamin Thorne and onsite Amenities

-     Stiver Mill Expansion – Phase 2; and,

 

3)         That staff report back on appropriate funding sources should Markham be successful in obtaining one or more grants; 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. 31 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
            (June 2, 2015)

 

Moved by Councillor Karen Rea

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

That Report No. 31 – Development Services Public Meeting comprised of 2 items be received and adopted.

 

(1)        PRELIMINARY REPORT
            CALLOWAY REIT (WOODSIDE) INC.
            3155 HIGHWAY 7
            (WOODSIDE SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE)
            APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            TO PERMIT A LARGER FORMAT SUPERMARKET/FOOD STORE
            FILE NO. ZA 15 148938 (10.5)

            Report

 

1)         That the written submission from Russell D. Cheeseman representing Longo Brothers and Michael Angelo’s regarding the application by Calloway Reit (Woodside) Inc., be received; and,

 

2)         That the deputation by Gordon Landon regarding the application by Calloway Reit (Woodside) Inc., be received; and,


 

3)         That the report dated May 5, 2015 titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Calloway Reit (Woodside) Inc., 3155 Highway 7, (Woodbine Square Shopping Centre), Application for zoning by-law amendment to permit a larger format supermarket/food store (File No. ZA 15 148938)”, be received; and,

 

4)         That the Record of the Public Meeting held on June 2, 2015, with respect to the proposed zoning by-law amendment application to permit a larger format supermarket/food store (File No. ZA 15 148938), be received; and,

 

5)         That the application by Calloway Reit (Woodside) Inc., to amend Zoning By-law 165-80, as amended, be approved; and,

 

6)         That the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 165-80, as amended, be enacted without further notice; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        PRELIMINARY REPORT
            1038715 ONTARIO LTD.
            UNIONVILLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
            9286 KENNEDY ROAD, WEST SIDE OF KENNEDY ROAD
            NORTH OF 16TH AVENUE, APPLICATIONS FOR A
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A
            TEMPORARY PORTABLE AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
            FOR THE PORTABLE, FILE NO.: ZA/SC 14 125142 (10.5)

            Report   HeritageDwellingLetter

 

Moved by Councillor Karen Rea

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the report dated June 2, 2015 titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, 1038715 Ontario Ltd., Unionville Montessori School, 9286 Kennedy Road, West side of Kennedy Road, north of 16th Avenue, Applications for a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a temporary portable and site plan approval for the portable, File No.: ZA/SC 14 125142”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the letter dated June 10, 2015 from Mrs. R. Remtulla, Director of Education, Unionville Montessori School, providing information on the existing heritage dwelling, be received; and,


 

3)         That the Record of the Public Meeting held on June 2, 2015, with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a temporary portable at  9286 Kennedy Road, be received; and,

 

4)         That the application by 1038715 Ontario Ltd., to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, be approved; and,

 

5)         That the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

6)         That a deeming by-law to facilitate the required merger of properties be enacted, if required; and,

 

7)         That the comments from Heritage staff and Heritage Markham be dealt with as part of the site plan approval; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

            Council consented to amend the proposed recommendation to include the comments from Heritage staff and Heritage Markham to be dealt with as part of the site plan approval.

 

 

 

6(e)      REPORT NO. 32 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (June 15, 2015)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That Report No. 32 – General Committee comprised of 6 items be received and adopted.

 

 

(1)        2016 BUDGET SCHEDULE (7.0)

            Report

 

1)         That the report dated June 15, 2015 entitled “Proposed 2016 Budget Schedule” be received; and,

 

2)         That the following 2016 Budget schedule be approved with the dates and times below:

 

Budget Committee Meeting #1 – Tuesday, October 13, 2015 (9a.m. to 12p.m. – Canada Room)


 

Budget Committee Meeting #2 – Friday, October 16, 2015 (9a.m. to 12p.m. – Canada Room)

 

Budget Committee Meeting #3 – Tuesday, October 20, 2015 (9a.m. to 12p.m. – Canada Room)

 

Budget Committee Meeting #4 – Friday, October 23, 2015 (9a.m. to 12p.m. – Canada Room)

 

Budget Committee Meeting #5 – Tuesday, October 27, 2015 (9a.m. to 12p.m. – Canada Room)

 

Budget Committee Meeting #6 – Tuesday, November 3, 2015 (9a.m. to 12p.m. – Canada Room)

 

Budget Committee Meeting #7 – Tuesday, November 10, 2015 (9a.m. to 12p.m. – Canada Room)

 

Budget Committee Meeting #8 – Tuesday, November 17, 2015 (9a.m. to 12p.m. – Canada Room)

 

Public Meeting – Monday, December 7, 2015 (7p.m. to 9p.m. – Council Chamber)

 

Special General Committee – Tuesday, December 15, 2015 (6p.m. to 6:30p.m. – Canada Room)

 

Council Decision – Tuesday, December 15, 2015 (7p.m. – Council Chamber)

 

Press Conference – Wednesday, December 16, 2015 (10a.m. – Canada Room); and,

 

3)         That the draft presentation on the proposed 2016 Budget (based on the budget status following the November 17, 2015 Budget Committee meeting) for the public meeting be presented at the November 23, 2015 General Committee meeting; and,

 

4)         That Councillor budget requests be forwarded to Andrea Tang, Manager of Financial Planning, by Friday July 31, 2015; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 


 

(2)        DEVELOPMENT CHARGES CREDIT APPLICATION
- ANGUS GLEN VILLAGE LTD (7.11)

            Report     Appendix A

 

1)         That the report entitled “Development Charges Credit Application – Angus Glen Village Ltd.” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council authorize a City Wide Hard Development Charge credit for $705,459.25, to Angus Glen Village Ltd. relating to the construction of a bridge over Bruce Creek connecting the East and West Villages in the Angus Glen community; and,

 

3)         That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Development Charge Credit Agreement, if required, in accordance with the City’s Development Charge Credit and Reimbursement Policy, with Angus Glen Village Ltd., or their successors in title to the satisfaction of the Treasurer and City Solicitor; and further,

 

4)         That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.

 

Carried

 

 

(3)        UPDATES TO MARKHAM’S POOL
ENCLOSURE STANDARDS (2.15)

            Report     Attachment A

 

1)         That the report titled “Updates to Markham’s Pool Enclosure Standards” dated June 15, 2015, be received; and,

 

2)         That Council repeal the current Swimming Pool Enclosure By-law (By-law 59-75); and,

 

3)         That Council enact the proposed new By-law entitled “Pool Enclosure By-law” as outlined in this report and Attachment “A”; and further,

 

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

            (By-law 2015-96)

 

Carried

 


 

(4)        MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS AND HOUSING
- MUNICIPAL LEGISLATION REVIEW (13.2)

            Memo  Attachment A  (Attachment B and Attachment C available online only)

 

1)         That the memo entitled “Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing – Municipal Legislation Review”, be received; and,

 

2          That City of Markham Council request the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing extend the July 27, 2015 deadline for receiving comments to the Municipal Election Act to October 1, 2015; and,

 

3)         That this recommendation be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and all the municipalities within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA); and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(5)        THE CITY OF MARKHAM’S CELEBRATE
MARKHAM GRANT PROGRAM REVIEW (7.6)

            Presentation     Report     Attachment 1
            Attachment 2     Attachment 3     Attachment 4

 

1)         That the presentation by Mr. Moe Hosseini-Ara, Director of Culture entitled “Celebrate Markham Grant Program Review”, be received; and,

 

2)         That this report, The City of Markham’s Celebrate Markham Grant Program Review, be received and endorsed in principle; and,

 

3)         That a meeting be held with various stakeholder groups including: existing community groups receiving funds through Celebrate Markham; members from the business community; and potential future applicants to communicate recommended changes to the Celebrate Markham Program which will ensure a transparent and equitable process for awarding the limited funds to qualified community groups; and,

 

4)         That Council adopt the Vision for the Celebrate Markham Program -  Celebrate Markham is a transparent, inclusive and sustainable grant program that reflects Council’s vision for Markham as a City that enhances art & culture, active living, community engagement and social cohesion through the support of events and programs that bring the community together, attracts visitors and increases tourism; and,


 

5)         That Council adopt in principle the general criteria for Celebrate Markham eligibility (Part A) and the detailed criteria for the 3 individual funding streams (Part B), as outlined on Attachments 3 and 4; and,

 

6)         That $231,000 in funding, be divided into 3 funding categories: Cultural Events & Programs ($65,000); Major Community Festivals & Sports Events ($130,000); Seniors’ Programs ($36,000); and $30,000 remain for future allocation; and,

 

7)         That decisions regarding funding for the Markham Arts Council (MAC) be brought forward as part of a separate report to Council following MAC’s presentation to Council on their strategic plan; and,

 

8)         That the Culture Department lead and administer the Celebrate Markham Program by establishing a Staff Grant Review Committee, consisting of Staff from various Departments including: Recreation; Finance; Corporate Communications & Community Engagement, Human Resources, Economic Development and Culture to review and make recommendations on funding applications on an annual basis; and,

 

9)         That the Staff Grant Review Committee provide an Annual Funding Review report, including recommendations on the Celebrate Markham Funding envelope for the following year along with allocations to the 3 funding streams to Budget Committee; and,

 

10)       That all future funding requests from community and cultural groups be directed to the Celebrate Markham Program to be reviewed and decided upon through the Celebrate Markham process, as approved by Council; and,

 

11)       That mandatory reporting of outcomes and financials be incorporated as a part of the application criteria requirements to ensure that groups receiving funding achieve their outcomes and that the granted funds are used appropriately; and,

 

12)       That depending on the level of funding received, recipients be required to provide financial reporting, either a review engagement report, or profit loss statements (audited), as set out in the funding criteria; and,

 

13)       That the funding envelope be based upon a $1.00 per capita formula reviewed and updated every 4 years in accordance with Region of York population statistics; and,

 

14)       That following the stakeholder meeting staff will report back with feedback from the community; and further,

 

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

 

Carried


 

(6)        YORK UNIVERSITY MARKHAM CAMPUS COMMITTEE
            - APPOINTMENT OF CO-CHAIRS (16.24)

 

            1)         That Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong be appointed as Co-Chairs of the York University Markham Campus Committee and that Mayor Frank Scarpitti Chair the Committee meetings.

 

Carried

 

 

 

7.         MOTIONS

 

There were no motions.

 

 

 

8.         NOTICES OF MOTIONS

 

There were no notices of motions.

 

 

 

9.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

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

 

Received

42-2015           SPECIAL OCCASION LIQUOR PERMIT FOR GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY OF MARKHAM, 11359 WARDEN AVENUE (WARD 6) (3.21)

                        Letter

                        Requesting an approval from the City of Markham to designate their Annual Greek Summer Festival being held from July 17 to 19 and 24 to 26, 2015 at 11359 Warden Avenue as an event of Municipal Significance. The City's designation is a requirement of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to support the application of a Special Occasion Liquor Permit.

Carried

 


 

43-2015           LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION FOR THE MARLEIGH RETIREMENT RESIDENCE, 34 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE (WARD 3) (3.21)

                        Info

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

                        (Expansion of existing liquor licence for indoor and outdoor areas).

Carried

 

 

44-2015           ROAD CLOSURE REQUEST – MARKHAM GLOBAL FESTIVAL (3.5)

                        Info

                        The following roads will be closed from 9:30 am on July 10, 2015 to 12:00 midnight on July 19, 2015 to facilitate the event:

                        -     End of Main Street Unionville South to south of Enterprise Blvd.

Carried

 

 

45-2015           COMMUNICATION RECEIVED REGARDING THE ITEM TITLED
"STORMWATER FEE NON-RESIDENTIAL
CONSULTATION AND CITY – WIDE IMPLEMENTATION" (5.5)

                        (Item No. 1, Report No. 28 – June 15, 2015 Council Meeting)

                        Letter

                        Dagmar Teubner, letter dated June 9, 2015, providing comments.

Carried

 

 

46-2015           MEMORANDUM REGARDING THE PROPOSED HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW FOR 1820266 ONTARIO INC. (TIMES GROUP INC.), EAST SIDE OF VILLAGE PARKWAY AND ONE BLOCK NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7 (10.5)

                        Memo

                        Memorandum dated June 15, 2015 from the Commissioner of Development Services providing information regarding the proposed Hold Removal By-law for 1820266 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.).

                        (By-law 2015-92)

Carried

 


 

47-2015           COMMUNICATION RECEIVED REGARDING THE ITEM TITLED
"2391004 ONTARIO LTD. (BELLPORT HOMES)
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 3 SINGLE DETACHED AND 38 TOWNHOUSE
DWELLINGS AT
6845 - 6853, 6869 AND 6889 14TH AVENUE
FILES: ZA 14 137887, SU 14 137887 & OP 14 137887" (10.3, 10.5 & 10.7)

                        Email  AddendumComments

 

                        1.         Syed Sadruddin Hussain, .Syed Rizwan Hussain, Syed Farhan Hussain, email dated June 12, 2015, providing comments.

                        2.         Sandy Fermanovski, Boxgrove Resident, providing comments.

                        (Item No. 4, Report No. 30 – June 15, 2015 Council Meeting)

 

 

 

10.       PROCLAMATIONS

 

(1)        PROCLAMATION REQUEST (3.4)

 

Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

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

 

            - International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (June 26, 2015).

 

Carried

 

 


 

11.       NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

 

(1)        SARENA PROPERTIES LTD.
            197 AND 199 LANGSTAFF ROAD EAST
            APPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT
            TEMPORARY OUTDOOR STORAGE AND BUSINESS OFFICE
            FILE NO.:  ZA 13 117272 (10.5)

Memo

 

Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke

Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

 

1)         That the staff memorandum dated June 15, 2015 regarding application for a Zoning By-law Amendment to permit temporary outdoor storage and business office uses at 197 and 199 Langstaff Road East, be received; and,

 

2)         That Council having considered the matter, hereby determine that the change in the application as reflected in the amending Zoning By-Law as presented at the Public Meeting of May 5, 2015, is minor; and,

 

3)         That Section 34(17) of the Planning Act provides for Council to determine if further notice is required when a change is made in a proposed by-law after the holding of a Public Meeting; and further,

 

4)         That Council hereby determines that the giving of further notice is not required for the Zoning By-Law Amendment application for 197 and 199 Langstaff Road East, File Number ZA 13 117272.

(By-law 2015-88)

 

Carried

 

(2)        POWERSTREAM INC.
            3201 BUR OAK AVENUE
             - SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM (5.7)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

Whereas capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Rules, Version 4.0; and,

 

Whereas Powerstream Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 100kW Rooftop Solar PV (the “Project”) on 3201 Bur Oak Avenue (the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,


 

Whereas the Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and,

 

Whereas pursuant to the FIT Rules, Version 4.0, Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to other Persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,

 

Now therefore be it resolved:

 

1)         That Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the Project on the Lands; and,

 

2)         That this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Applications or Project, or for any other purpose.

 

Carried

 

 

(3)        YORK UNIVERSITY MARKHAM CAMPUS DOCUMENTS (16.0)

 

Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

            1)         That Council permit that the three Councillors (Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Councillor Karen Rea and Councillor Amanda Collucci) elected in October 2014 access to the staff report dated September 3, 2014 related to the York in York in Markham Centre MOU, on a confidential basis.

 

Carried

 

 


 

12.       BY-LAWS

 

Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

That By-laws 2015-82 to 2015-90, 2015-92 to 2015-94 and 2016-96 be given three readings and enacted; and,

 

That By-laws 2015-81 and 2015-91 be deferred.

 

Carried

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2015-81      A BY-LAW TO LEVY STORMWATER FEES

                                    (Repeals By-law 2014-168)

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 28 – June 15, 2015 Council Meeting)

Deferred

 

 

BY-LAW 2015-82      RULAND PROPERTIES INC., PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW

                                    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, Blocks 1, 4, 5, 9, 12 and 13, 65M-4060.

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2015-83      CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW

                                    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, Blocks 156 to 167, 65M-4364.

                                    By-law

 

 

BY-LAW 2015-84      AGS CONSULTANTS LIMITED, 201, 203 AND 205 LANGSTAFF ROAD EAST, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

                                    A by-law to amend By-law 2551, as amended, to permit outdoor storage and business offices for three (3) years.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 24 – May 13, 2015 Council Meeting)

                                    By-law

Carried

 


 

BY-LAW 2015-85      AGS CONSULTANTS LIMITED, 21 ESSEX AVENUE, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

                                    A by-law to amend By-law 2551, as amended, to permit business offices and outdoor storage for three (3) years.

                                    (Item No. 2, Report No. 24 – May 13, 2015 Council Meeting)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2015-86      ROBERT AND DEBORAH TIBERIO, 196 AND 198 LANGSTAFF ROAD EAST, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

                                    A by-law to amend By-law 2551, as amended, to permit outdoor storage and business offices for three (3) years.

                                    (Item No. 4, Report No. 24 – May 13, 2015 Council Meeting)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2015-87      109-117 LANGSTAFF INV. LTD., 109 AND 117 LANGSTAFF ROAD EAST, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

                                    A by-law to amend By-law 2551, as amended, to permit outdoor storage and business offices for three (3) years.

                                    (Item No. 5, Report No. 24 – May 13, 2015 Council Meeting)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2015-88      SARENA PROPERTIES LTD., 197 AND 199 LANGSTAFF ROAD EAST, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

                                    A by-law to amend By-law 2551, as amended, to permit outdoor storage and business offices for three (3) years.

                                    (New/Other Business Item No. 1 – June 15, 2015 Council Meeting)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2015-89      2391004 ONTARIO LTD. (BELLPORT HOMES), 6845 - 6853, 6869 AND 6889 14TH AVENUE, AMENDMENT TO THE IN FORCE OFFICIAL PLAN (REVISED 1987), AS AMENDED

                                    A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 227 to the in force Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, to permit residential development

                                    (Item No. 4, Report No. 30 – June 15, 2015 Council Meeting)

                                    By-law

Carried

 


 

BY-LAW 2015-90      2391004 ONTARIO LTD. (BELLPORT HOMES), 6845 - 6853, 6869 AND 6889 14TH AVENUE, AMENDMENT TO THE NEW COUNCIL ADOPTED OFFICIAL PLAN (2014)

                                    A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 4 to the new Council adopted Official Plan (2014), as amended, to permit residential development.

                                    (Item No. 4, Report No. 30 – June 15, 2015 Council Meeting)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2015-91      2391004 ONTARIO LTD. (BELLPORT HOMES), 6845 - 6853, 6869 AND 6889 14TH AVENUE, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS

                                    A by-law to amend By-law 194-82, as amended and By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit residential development.

                                    (Item No. 4, Report No. 30 – June 15, 2015 Council Meeting)

Deferred

 

 

BY-LAW 2015-92      1820266 ONTARIO INC. (TIMES GROUP INC.), EAST SIDE OF VILLAGE PARKWAY AND NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7, HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW

                                    A by-law to amend By-law 118-79, as amended, to permit the subject lands to be developed for townhouse dwelling units.

                                    (Communication No. 46-2015)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2015-93      A BY-LAW TO IMPLEMENT AN ADMINISTRATIVE MONETARY PENALTY SYSTEM IN MARKHAM

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2015-94      A BY-LAW TO APPOINT SCREENING OFFICERS AND HEARING OFFICERS FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE MONETARY PENALTY SYSTEM

                                    By-law

Carried

 


 

BY-LAW 2015-96      A BY-LAW TO REGULATE THE ENCLOSURES FOR PRIVATELY-OWNED OUTDOOR POOLS WITHIN THE CITY OF MARKHAM

                                    (Repeals Swimming Pool Enclosure By-law 59-75)

                                    (Item No. 3, Report No. 32 – June 15 Council Meeting)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

 

13.       IN-CAMERA ITEMS

 

There were no in-camera items.

 

 

 

14.       CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

 

Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

That By-law 2015-95 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2015-95      A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 15 AND 16, 2015.

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

 

15.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That the Council Meeting be adjourned at 12:32 AM on June 16, 2015.

 

Carried

 

 

 

_________________________________                        _______________________________

Martha Pettit                                                                      Frank Scarpitti

Deputy Clerk                                                                      Mayor

 

(Signed)

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