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Council Minutes

June 26, 2018, 7:00 PM

Council Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre

Meeting No. 13

 

Roll Call

Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen Rea, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Alex Chiu.

 

Regrets

Councillor Joe Li

 

Staff

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor and Acting Director of Human Resources

Trinela Cane, Commissioner of Corporate Services

Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services

Arvin Prasad, Commissioner of Development Services

Joel Lustig, Treasurer

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk

Alida Tari, Acting Manager, Access & Privacy

John Wong, Technology Support Specialist

Bryan Frois, Chief of Staff

Andrea Berry, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & Community Engagement

Dave Decker, Fire Chief, Fire & Emergency Services

Biju Karumanchery, Director, Planning & Urban Design

Ron Blake, Senior Manager, Development, Planning & Urban Design

Chris Alexander, Acting Manager, By-law & Regulatory Services

Hersh Tencer, Manager, Real Property, Legal Services

 

 

The meeting of Council convened at 7:13 PM on June 26, 2018 in the Council Chamber. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.

 

 

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

 

We begin today by acknowledging that we walk upon the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples and we recognize their history, spirituality, culture, and stewardship of the land. We are grateful to all Indigenous groups for their commitment to protect the land and its resources and we are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

None disclosed.

 

 

2.         APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES – JUNE 12, 2018

            Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

            1)         That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 12, 2018, be adopted.

 

Carried

 

 

3.         PRESENTATIONS

 

(1)        PRESENTATION FOR FORMER WARD 7 COUNCILLOR
 LOGAN KANAPATHI (16.0)

 

On behalf of Council, the Mayor thanked Logan Kanapathi for his contribution as a member of Council representing Ward 7. He presented a certificate and framed picture of Council to Mr. Kanapathi and congratulated him on his new role as MPP for Markham-Thornhill.

 

 

 

4.         DEPUTATIONS

 

(1)        DEPUTATIONS – INTERIM REPORT, SIXTEENTH LAND HOLDINGS INC., 4134 16TH AVENUE (YORK DOWNS GOLF COURSE), NORTH OF 16TH AVENUE, WEST OF KENNEDY ROAD, APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS, AND DRAFT PLANS OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL TO PERMIT A NEW RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOOD (WARD 6)FILE NO.’S: OP/ZA 16 179225 AND SU 16 179225 (1 AND 2) (10.3, 10.5)

 

The following individuals addressed Council on this matter:

 

1.      Michael Gannon

2.      Dennis Fortnum

3.      Richard Dusome

4.      Nesta Morris

5.      Bill Bryans

6.      Richard Herold

 

The following individuals withdrew their request to address Council following the reporting of the recommendations on this matter:

 

1.      Karen Harvey

2.      Roy O'Neill

3.      Ann Woods

4.      Shanta Sundarason

5.      Mike Morris

 

 

(2)        DEPUTATION – YORK UNIVERSITY IN MARKHAM
– DECLARATION OF SURPLUS LANDS AND
CONVEYANCE OF LANDS TO YORK UNIVERSITY (8.6)

 

Sam Orrico addressed Council on this matter.

 

 

(3)        DEPUTATION – PRELIMINARY REPORT
            RULAND PROPERTIES INC. (THE REMINGTON GROUP)
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
            190 ENTERPRISE BOULEVARD, EAST OF BIRCHMOUNT ROAD AND
            ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE FUTURE VERDALE CROSSING BETWEEN
            BIRCHMOUNT ROAD AND THE FUTURE POST ROAD EXTENSION
            WARD 3, MARKHAM CENTRE

 

Sam Orrico addressed Council on this matter.

 

 

(4)        DEPUTATION – IN-FILL CONSTRUCTION BY-LAW (2.0

 

Laura Galati addressed Council on this matter and noted that Barbara Samson had recently passed away.

 

 


 

5.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

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

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

Received

 

19-2018           SPECIAL OCCASION LIQUOR PERMIT FOR GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY OF MARKHAM (WARD 6) (3.21)

                        Info

 

                        Requesting an approval from the City of Markham to designate the Annual Greek Summer Festival being held from July 20 to 22 and July 27 to 29, 2018 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.

 

 

20-2018           MEMORANDUM - HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW, RULAND PROPERTIES INC. (THE REMINGTON GROUP), 8119 BIRCHMOUNT ROAD (10.5)

Memo

 

                        Memorandum dated June 26, 2018 from the Commissioner of Development Services providing an updated regarding the application for Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group), 8119 Birchmount Road, and recommending the approval of the proposed Hold Removal By-law with respect thereto.

                        (By-law 2018-89)

 

 

21-2018            COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING ANIMAL SERVICES BY-LAW UPDATE (2.8)

                        (Item 7, Report 29)

                        Communication

 

1.      Email dated June 19, 2018 from Sherman Sung, providing comments.

2.      Email dated June 24, 2018 from Julie Chan, providing comments.

3.      Email dated June 24, 2018 from Esther Attard, providing comments.

4.      Email dated June 24, 2018 from Sherman Sung, providing comments.

5.      Email dated June 24, 2018 from Daniel Rocha, providing comments.

6.      Email dated June 24, 2018 from Terry Lazarus, providing comments.

7.      Email dated June 24, 2018 from Jenny McQueen, providing comments.

8.      Email dated June 24, 2018 from Peter McQueen, providing comments.

9.      Email dated June 25, 2018 from Katie Daniels, providing comments.

10.  Email dated June 25, 2018 from Sook-Yee Chan, providing comments.

11.  Email dated June 25, 2018 from Rhiannon Lane, providing comments.

12.  Email dated June 25, 2018 from Janette Lee, providing comments.

13.  Email dated June 25, 2018 from Ricky Kong, providing comments.

14.  Email dated June 25, 2018 from Paul Thorn, providing comments.

15.  Email dated June 25, 2018 from Taktam and Anuj Patel, providing comments.

16.  Email dated June 25, 2018 from Margaret Woo, providing comments.

17.  Email dated June 25, 2018 from Cynthia Lee, providing comments.

18.  Email dated June 25, 2018 from Rosita Chan, providing comments.

19.  Email dated June 25, 2018 from Denielle Duncan, providing comments.

20.  Email dated June 25, 2018 from Zhan Wang, providing comments.

21.  Email dated June 26, 2018 from Aviva Harari-Marovitz, providing comments.

22.  Email dated June 26, 2018 from Queenie Lee, providing comments.

23.  Email dated June 26, 2018 from Sandra Lee, providing comments.

24.  Letter dated June 18, 2018 from the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

 

 

22-2018           SPECIAL OCCASION LIQUOR PERMIT FOR TD MARKHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL (WARD 3) (3.21)

                        Info

 

Requesting an approval from the City of Markham to designate the TD Markham Jazz Festival being held from August 18-19, 2018 at the McKay Art Centre, 197 Main Street, Unionville 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.

 

 

23-2018           MEMORANDUM - HOLD REMOVAL CABOTO MEADOS INC., 497 & 501 CABOTO TRAIL, SOUTH SIDE OF CABOTO TRAIL, EAST OF GLENBAR GARDENS (10.5)

Memo

 

                        Memorandum dated June 26, 2018 from the Commissioner of Development Services providing an updated regarding the application for Caboto Meadows Inc., recommending the approval of the proposed Hold Removal By-law with respect thereto.

                        (By-law 2018-93)

 

 

24-2018           COMMUNICATION REGARDING YORK DOWNS GOLF COURSE DEVELOPMENT (8.0)

                        Communication

 

Communication dated June 26, 2018 from Piper Morley providing comments delivered at the June 25 2018 Development Services Committee.

(Confidential Item No. 3)

 

 

25-2018           COMMUNICATION REGARDING VACANCY ON MARKHAM CITY COUNCIL (14.0)

                        Communication

 

                        Email dated June 26, 2018 from Mohsin Masood regarding a petition to appoint Khalid Usman as Councillor Ward 7.

                        (Item No. 3, Report No. 31)

 

Carried

 


 

6.         PROCLAMATIONS

 

(1)                    PROCLAMATIONS AND FLAG RAISING REQUESTS (3.4)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the following new requests for proclamations be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council:

 

            - National Coaches Week – September 22 - 30, 2018

 

            - Arts and Culture Week – October 7 – 13, 2018

Carried

 

 

 

7(A)     REPORT NO. 26 – DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (JUNE 11, 2018)

 

That the report of the Development Services Committee comprised of 4 items be received & adopted, except for Item No. 1. (See Item No. 1).

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

(1)        ALFRED READ FARMHOUSE
            2780 19th AVENUE (16.11)

            Presentation      2017 Report

 

1)         That the presentation titled as “Alfred Read Farmhouse” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Alfred Read Farmhouse be offered to an interested party for relocation to Markham Heritage Estates.

 

Carried by a recorded vote (8:3)

 

 

YEAS:             Councillor Alan Ho, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Alex Chiu. (8)

 

NAYS:             Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen Rea (3)

 

ABSENT         Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

 

(2)        HOUGHTON BOULEVARD SEWERS (WARD 4) (5.5)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Houghton Boulevard Sewers (Ward 4)” be received; and,

 

2)         That a new Engineering capital project be established for the Houghton Boulevard Local Storm and Sanitary Sewer to be up-fronted from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund in the amount of $387,250.00 and that the funds be recovered from the benefiting property owners with appropriate interest, if applicable; and,

 

3)         That the total project costs, including actual construction costs, all the engineering and related administrative costs by the City, be recovered in accordance with the requirements of Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001 and the by-law approved by Council; and,

 

4)         That subject to the final commitment of at least 4 out of 5 property owners to fund the construction, the City proceed with tendering this project for construction; and,

 

5)         That as a result of the tender process, if the final bid price is more than the estimated costs by 10% ($38,725), the City will seek further commitment of the revised costs from a minimum of 4 out of 5 owners; and,

 

6)         That the necessary By-law to levy the associated cost by property be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001 and be forwarded to Council for adoption when the final cost of the project has been determined; and,

 

7)         That property owners be allowed to have the option to pay the full amount of their allocated project costs at the time of the completion of work or in installments over 10 years on their tax bill with interest; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 


 

(3)        AWARD OF CONTRACT 025-T-18
            ROUGE VALLEY TRAIL AND
            PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
            FROM MARKHAM ROAD TO TUCLOR LANE
            AND FROM 14TH AVE. TO TREELINE COURT - PHASE 4A
            (WARDS 4 & 7) (5.0 & 7.12)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Award of Contract 025-T-18 Rouge Valley Trail and Pedestrian Bridge Construction from Markham Road to Tuclor Lane and from 14th Ave. to Treeline Court - Phase 4A (Wards 4 & 7)” be received; and,

 

2)         That the contract for the Rouge Valley Trail and Pedestrian Bridge Construction from Markham Road to Tuclor Lane and from 14th Avenue to Treeline Court be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Orin Contractors Inc. in the amount of $1,227,841.25 inclusive of HST; and,

 

3)         That a contingency in the amount of $98,227.30 (8%), inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction requirements 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 be funded from account 083-5350-18049-005 ‘Rouge Valley Trial Multi-Use Pathway’ in the amount of $1,326,068.55 ($1,227,841.25 + $98,227.30); and,

 

5)         That a Capital Administration fee in the amount of $132,455.14, be allocated to project #18049 ‘Rouge Valley Trial Multi-Use Pathway, Phase 4’; and,

 

6)         That the Internal Contract Administration fee in the amount of $79,564.11 be allocated to project #18049 ‘Rouge Valley Trial Multi-Use Pathway, Phase 4’; and,

 

7)         That the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) permit / archaeological fees in the amount of $20,000 be funded from project #18049 ‘Rouge Valley Trial Multi-Use Pathway, Phase 4’; and,

 

8)         That the total cost for the project in the amount of $1,558,087.80 inclusive of HST ($1,227,841.25 + $98,227.30 + $132,455.14 + $79,564.11 +$20,000.00) be funded from capital project #18049 ‘Rouge Valley Trail Multi-Use Pathway, Phase 4’ with an available budget of $1,268,903.16; and,

 

9)         That the budget shortfall of $289,184.64 ($1,558,087.80 - $1,268,903.16) in capital budget #18049 ‘Rouge Valley Trail Multi-Use Pathway, Phase 4’ be funded from the Development Charges Reserve in the amount of $187,970.02 and from the Ramp-Up Reserve in the amount of $101,214.62; and further,

 

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

Carried

 

 

 

(4)        AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO
            TRANSFER OF REVIEW AGREEMENT
            WITH THE MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT
            AND CLIMATE CHANGE (5.0)

            Report

 

1)         That the report titled “Authority to Enter into Transfer of Review Agreement with the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Transfer of Review Agreement with the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (“Ministry”); and further,

 

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

Carried

 

 

 

7(B)     REPORT NO. 27 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
            (JUNE 11, 2018)

 

That the report of the Development Services Public Meeting comprised of 1 item be received & adopted.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

(1)        PRELIMINARY REPORT
            RULAND PROPERTIES INC. (THE REMINGTON GROUP)
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
            190 ENTERPRISE BOULEVARD, EAST OF BIRCHMOUNT ROAD AND
            ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE FUTURE VERDALE CROSSING BETWEEN
            BIRCHMOUNT ROAD AND THE FUTURE POST ROAD EXTENSION
            WARD 3, MARKHAM CENTRE
            FILE NOS. ZA 15 155470 AND ZA 18 180694 (10.5)

            Report

 

1)                  That the written submission from Theresa Wai Yee Lee, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment applications by Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group) (File No’s. ZA 15 155470 and ZA 18 180694), be received; and,

 

2)                  That the deputations by Sue Strathy and Sam Orrico, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment applications by Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group) (File No’s. ZA 15 155470 and ZA 18 180694), be received; and,

3)         That the Record of the Public Meeting held on June 11, 2018, with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment applications by Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group) (File No’s. ZA 15 155470 and ZA 18 180694), be received; and,

4)         That the 2018 Draft Precinct Plan (Figures 8 and 9 attached to the May 28, 2018 Preliminary Report on File No’s. ZA 15 155470 and ZA 18 180694), be approved for the subject properties; and,

5)         That the Zoning By-law Amendment applications by Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group) (File No’s. ZA 15 155470 and ZA 18 180694), be approved and the draft implementing Zoning By-law Amendments be finalized and enacted without further notice; and further,

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

Carried

 

 

7(C)     REPORT NO. 28 – GENERAL COMMITTEE (JUNE 12, 2018)

 

That the report of the General Committee comprised of 3 items be received & adopted, except for Item No. 1 (See Item No. 1).

 

Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

(1)        MASTER FIRE PLAN, SECOND CREW
AT STATION 99 (CORNELL) (7.15)

            Presentation     Report     Attachment   

 

1)         That the presentation entitled “Master Fire Plan, Cornell 2nd Crew Report” be received; and,

 

2)         That the report entitled “Master Fire Plan, Second Crew at Station 99 (Cornell)” be received; and,

 

3)         That this item be referred to a General Committee meeting in 2019 to develop a process for review; and,

 

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

 

Carried by a recorded vote (7:4)

 

 

YEAS:             Councillor Don Hamilton, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Alex Chiu. (7)

 

NAYS:             Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Karen Rea, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong (4)

 

ABSENT         Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

 

Council consented to amend the recommendation 3 from:

 

"3)        That Council approve the Fire Chief’s recommendation to proceed immediately with the establishment of a second crew at Station 99 (Cornell) to improve fire response times for that area; and,"

 

To as follows:

 

"3)       That this item be referred to a General Committee meeting in 2019 to develop a process for review, and."

 

 

(2)        YORK REGION’S MUNICIPAL STREETSCAPE
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION (5.0)

            Report     Attachment 1     Attachment 2     Attachment 3

 

1)         That the report dated June 12, 2018 entitled “York Region’s Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program Application” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council support and endorse the conceptual design proposal of a gateway feature for pedestrian entry to the Anthony Roman Centre on the Regional right-of-way of Highway 7 and Warden Avenue; and,

 

3)         That Council support and endorse a submission for the 2019 application to York Region’s 2019 Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program (MSPP) for cost sharing of the installation and consultant fee and to assume maintenance for the enhanced streetscaping; and,

 

4)         That the Director of Operations be authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Region to maintain the feature within the Regional right-of-way; and further,

 

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

Carried

 

 

(3)        YORK UNIVERSITY IN MARKHAM
– DECLARATION OF SURPLUS LANDS AND
CONVEYANCE OF LANDS TO YORK UNIVERSITY (8.6)

            Report     Attachment 1     Attachment 2     Attachment 3
            Attachment 4     Attachment 5   Registered Plan

 

1)         That the report titled “York University in Markham – Declaration of Surplus Lands and Conveyance of Lands to York University” be received; and,

 

2)         That the lands described as Part of Lot 9, Concession 5, depicted as Parts 1, 2, 7, 8,  9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 on the Plan 65R-37902 attached as Attachment No. 1 City of Markham, being approximately 4.45 acres (the “York Lands”) be declared surplus; and,

 

3)         That the York Lands be conveyed to York University pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Land Transfer Agreement to be entered into by York University and the City; and,

 

4)         That a permanent easement over the lands legally described as Part of Lot 9, Concession 5, depicted as Parts 3, 4, 5, 6 and 14 on the Plan 65R-37902 attached as Attachment No. 2, City of Markham , being approximately 0.246 acres (the “Easement”) be conveyed to York University; and,

 

5)         That the Chief Administrative Officer, and his successors, be authorized to execute any future documents and agreements required to preserve or exercise the City’s option to purchase all or part of the York Lands (with or without buildings) as set out in this report, including, without limitation, executing any new option to purchase agreements, provided the form and content of such documents and agreements are satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and the City Solicitor; and,

 

6)         That Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this report; and further,

 

7)         That the foregoing resolutions be reported out at the Council meeting on June 26th, 2018.

Carried

 

 


 

7(D)     REPORT NO. 29 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (JUNE 18, 2018)

 

That the report of the General Committee comprised of 8 items be received & adopted, except for Item No. 7 (See Item No. 7).

 

Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

(1)        STATUS OF CAPITAL PROJECTS AS OF APRIL 30, 2018 (7.0)

            Report     Exhibits

 

1)         That the report dated May 23, 2018 entitled “Status of Capital Projects as of April 30, 2018” be received; and,

 

2)         That the amount of $6,221,764 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 on Exhibit B and C be approved; and,

 

4)         That the Non-Development Charge Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund by $390,531 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 $35,465 to the approved amount of $100,000; and,

 

6)         That the Planning Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges Reserve by $6,878 to the approved amount of $50,000; and,

 

7)         That the Waterworks Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Waterworks Stabilization/Capital Reserve by $226,078 to the approved amount of $100,000; and further,

 

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

Carried

 

 


 

(2)        DEVELOPMENT CHARGES CREDIT APPLICATION
– RULAND PROPERTIES INC (7.11)

            Report     Appendix A

 

1)         That the report entitled “Development Charges Credit Application – Ruland Properties Inc.” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council authorize City Wide Hard Development Charge credits for $3,442,655 to Ruland Properties Inc. for completed works regarding the construction of Enterprise Boulevard and Birchmount Road on lands located within Markham Centre, as set out in this report; and,

 

3)         That Council authorize City Wide Hard Development Charge credits not exceeding $2,172,273 to Ruland Properties Inc. for the construction of enhanced streetscape along Enterprise Boulevard in the Markham Centre community as set out in this report – the exact amount to be finalized upon completion of the remaining works and review of costs by the Engineering Department; and,

 

4)         That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Development Charge Credit Agreement in accordance with the City’s Development Charge Credit and Reimbursement Policy, with Ruland Properties Inc., or their successors in title, to the satisfaction of the Treasurer and City Solicitor; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

 

(3)        AMENDMENTS TO ALECTRA INC.
UNANIMOUS SHAREHOLDER’S AGREEMENT (13.7)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Amendments to the Alectra Inc. Unanimous Shareholders’ Agreement” dated June 26th, 2018, be received; and,

 

2)         That the resolutions attached as Appendix “A” be adopted and forwarded to Alectra Inc.; and further,

 

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

Carried

 

 


 

(4)        QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
- MANAGEMENT REVIEW (5.3)

            Report     Attachment A

 

1)         That the report titled “Quality Management System - Management Review” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Report on Quality Management System to Council from Management Review (Attachment “A”), be received; and,

 

3)         That Council, as the Owner of the City’s drinking water system, acknowledge and support the outcome and action items identified from the Management Review; and further,

 

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

Carried

 

 

 

(5)        HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEM (HRIS)
IMPLEMENTATION AUDIT (7.0)

            Presentation     Report

 

1)         That the presentation provided by Geoff Rodrigues, CPA, CA, CIA, CRMA, ORMP, MNP LLP, Auditor General, City of Markham, entitled “Report of the Auditor General – Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Implementation Audit” be received; and,

 

2)         That the report prepared by Geoff Rodrigues, CPA, CA, CIA, CRMA, ORMP, MNP LLP, Auditor General, City of Markham, entitled “City of Markham – Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Implementation Audit” be received; and further,

 

3)         That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the recommendations

Carried

 

 


 

(6)        WATER REVENUE AUDIT
-           FOLLOW UP (7.0)

            Presentation     Report

 

1)         That the presentation provided by Geoff Rodrigues, CPA, CA, CIA, CRMA, ORMP, MNP LLP, Auditor General, City of Markham, entitled “Report of the Auditor General – Water Revenue Audit- Follow Up” be received; and,

 

2)         That the report prepared by Geoff Rodrigues, CPA, CA, CIA, CRMA, ORMP, MNP LLP, Auditor General, City of Markham, entitled “City of Markham – Water Revenue Audit- Follow Up” be received.

 

3)         That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the recommendations.

Carried

 

 

 

 

(7)        ANIMAL SERVICES BY-LAW UPDATE (2.8)

            Presentation      Memo

 

Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That the presentation by Mr. Christopher Alexander, Acting Manager, By-Law Enforcement and Regulatory Services entitled “Animal Services By-Law Update,” be received.

 

2)         That the memo entitled "Amendments to Markham's Animal Control By-Law", be received.

 

3)         That the proposed Animal Services By-law be adopted.

 

4)         That Staff prepare additional public education material for residents regarding wildlife, particularly related to health concerns such as Lyme disease and rabies, as well as tips to deal with local wildlife.

 

5)         That the comments from Zoocheck be received and referred to staff for a report back in the fall.

 

(By-law 2018-90 and 2018-91)

Carried

(See following to bring the matter forward)

 


 

Council consented to amend the recommendation 3 from:

 

"3)        That the Draft Animal Services By-law Update be referred to the Animal Care Committee for review."

 

To as follows:

 

"3)       That the proposed Animal Services By-law be adopted."

 

 

Council consented to amend the recommendation by adding the following as recommendation 5:

 

"That the comments from Zoocheck be received and referred to staff for a report back in the fall."

 

 

Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

            Council consented to consider the matter related to Animal Services By-law following the deputations with respect thereto.

Carried

 

(8)        ONTARIO'S MAIN STREET
REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE FUND
- MUNICIPAL FUNDING AGREEMENT (7.0)

            Report

 

1)         That the report, “Ontario’s Main Street Revitalization Initiative Fund – Municipal Funding Agreement”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the City of Markham’s allocation from the Province of Ontario in the amount of $320,609.39, as administered by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, be utilized for eligible projects in the three commercial areas for streetscape-related improvements with the funding distributed as follows:

a.         $140,304.53 for Main Street Unionville (Municipal Road);

b.         $140,304.53 for Main Street Markham (Municipal Road);

c.         $40,000.33 for Yonge Street within the Heritage District (Regional Road); and,

 

3)         That Council authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Main Street Revitalization Initiative with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; and,

 

4)         That Council pass an enacting bylaw in Attachment #1 as required by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; and,

 

5)         That a new reserve fund be established titled Main Street Revitalization Initiative Reserve Fund in the amount of $320,609.39 for the purpose of funding eligible Main Street Revitalization projects and held in an interest bearing account until the earliest expenditure or March 31, 2020; and further,

 

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

(By-law 2018-76)

Carried

 

 

 

7(E)     REPORT NO. 30 – DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (JUNE 25, 2018)

 

That the report of the Development Services Committee comprised of 9 items be received & adopted.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

(1)        REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION
            DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDING
            30 WASHINGTON STREET
            MARKHAM VILLAGE, WARD 4 (16.11)

            Report

 

1)         That the staff report entitled “Request for Demolition-Detached Accessory Building, Washington Street, Markham Village”, dated June 25, 2018 be received; and,

 

2)         That Council endorse the demolition of the frame accessory building at 30 Washington Street; and further,

 

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

Carried

 

 


 

(2)        FEE FOR RE-APPLICATION OF
            LAPSED PROVISIONAL APPROVAL
            OF CONSENTS – FILE NO. PR 18 235203 (10.0)

            Report

 

1)         That the report dated June 25, 2018 titled, “Fee for Re-Application of Lapsed Provisional Approval of Consents – File No. PR 18 235203” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council endorse the proposed new planning fees associated with the re-application of a provisionally approved consent application where the applicant has failed to satisfy the conditions within the prescribed one (1) year timeframe; and further,

 

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

(By-laws 2018-103)

Carried

 

 

 

(3)        ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE
            OF PLANS OF SUBDIVISION
            REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS:
            65M-4362, 65M-4231, 65R-32504 (PART 7), 65M-4240
            65M-4391, 65M-4314 (WARDS 2, 4, 5 AND 6) (10.7)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Acceptance for Maintenance of Plans of Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers: 65M-4362, 65M-4231, 65R-32504 (Part 7), 65M-4240, 65M-4391, 65M-4314” be received; and,

 

2)         That the municipal services in Subdivision Registered Plan numbers 65M-4362, 65M-4231, 65R-32504 (Part 7), 65M-4240, 65M-4391, 65M-4314 be Accepted for Maintenance; and,

 

3)         That the Acceptance for Maintenance Period commence as of January 01, 2017, which is the date the subdivisions were eligible for acceptance; and,

 

4)         That the Community Services Commission accept the responsibility for operating and maintaining the municipal infrastructure within the subdivisions as part of the City’s asset; and,

 


5)         That future operating budgets be adjusted to include the operations and maintenance of the above subdivisions; and,

 

6)         That by-laws as shown on Attachment ‘F’, be enacted by Council to establish each of the roads within the subdivisions as a public highway of the City of Markham; and,

 

7)         That the by-law as shown on Attachment ‘G’, to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law #106-71, by including compulsory stops to the indicated streets, be enacted; and,

 

8)         That the by-law as shown on Attachment ‘H’, to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law #2017-104, by including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour for the streets indicated, be enacted; and,

 

9)         That the by-law as shown on Attachment ‘I’, to amend Schedule ‘C’ of the Parking of Vehicles By-law #2005-188, by including prohibited parking on the streets indicated, be enacted; and,

 

10)       That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms of the Subdivision Agreements, subject to confirmation from the Director of Engineering that the Maintenance Period have been completed; and,

 

11)       That the Director of Engineering be authorized to determine a reduced Maintenance Period for the Subdivisions mentioned in this Report, and for other plans of subdivision where acceptance for maintenance were delayed due to streetlight design approval, on condition that all Clauses in the Subdivision Agreement regarding Assumption of the Subdivision have been satisfied; and further,

 

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

(By-laws 2018-94 to 2018-102)

Carried

 

 


 

(4)        RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            BOX GROVE RESIDENTIAL EAST INC.
            APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE
            OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
            TO PERMIT TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT        AT THE
            NORTH-WEST CORNER OF DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY
            AND COPPER CREEK DRIVE (PART OF BLOCK 1, 65M4141); WARD 7
            FILE NOS: OP/ZA 17 150349 (10.3, 10.5)

            Report

 

1)         That the deputation by Reid McAlpine, regarding the application by Box Grove Residential East Inc., be received; and,

 

2)         That the report dated June 25, 2018 and titled “Recommendation Report, Box Grove Residential East Inc., Applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit townhouse development at the north-west corner of Donald Cousens Parkway and Copper Creek Drive (Part of Block 1, 65M4141); Ward 7, File Nos: OP/ZA 17 150349”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Box Grove Residential East Inc., (OP 17 150349) to amend the City’s 2014 Official Plan (as partially approved by the Ontario Municipal Board on November 24, 2017 and further updated on April 9, 2018), be approved, and that the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and adopted without further notice; and,

 

3)         That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Box Grove Residential East Inc., (ZA 17 150349) to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved, and that the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘B’, amended to include a maximum building height of 13 metres for three storeys, and including permission only for purpose-built second suites, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

4)         That Council assign servicing allocation for up to 221 townhouses; and,

 

5)         That in accordance with the provisions of subsection 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owner shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of Zoning By-law 2018- 106, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and,

 

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

(By-laws 2018-105 and 2018-106)

Carried

 

 

 

(5)        RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            KLM PLANNING PARTNERS INC.
            ON BEHALF OF CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,
            APPLICATIONS FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (19TM-17003) ON BLOCK 77,
            PLAN 65M-4257 FOR 13 SINGLE-DETACHED DWELLINGS AND
            19 TOWNHOUSES ON THE WEST SIDE OF DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY
            AND NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7 IN CORNELL (WARD 5)
            FILE: ZA/SU 17 153836 (10.5, 10.7)

            Report

 

1)         That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, KLM Planning Partners Inc. on behalf of Cornell Rouge Development Corporation, Applications for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-17003) on Block 77, Plan 65M-4257 for 13 single-detached dwellings and 19 townhouses on the west side of Donald Cousens Parkway and north of Highway 7 in Cornell (Ward 5)” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by KLM Planning Partners Inc. on behalf of Cornell Rouge Development Corporation to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended to permit 13 single-detached dwellings and 19 townhouses be approved and that the draft zoning by-law amendment attached as Appendix ‘B’ amended to include permission only for purpose-built second suites, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

3)         That the Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17003 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘C’; and,

 

4)         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 or his designate; and,

 

5)         That the draft plan approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17003 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,

 

6)         That servicing allocation for up to 32 units be assigned to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17003; and further,

 

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

(By-law 2018-104)

Carried

 

 

 

(6)        RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            NEAMSBY INVESTMENTS INC.
            APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS AND
            SITE PLAN CONTROL APPROVAL TO PERMIT A
            TWO-STOREY BUILDING FOR RECREATIONAL AND
            ATHLETIC PURPOSES AT 1443 DENISON STREET (WARD 8)
            FILE NOS. OP/ZA/SC 17 148679 (10.3, 10.5 & 10.6)

            Report

 

1)         That the recommendation report “Neamsby Investments Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Control Approval to permit a two-storey building for recreational and athletic purposes at 1443 Denison Street (Ward 8), File Nos. OP/ZA/SC 17 148679”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the presentation by the Applicant for the re-configured recreational and athletic facility, be received; and,

 

3)         That Council confirm that no further notice is required for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for the reconfigured building design; and,

 

4)         That Council direct staff to bring forward the implementing documents for the reconfigured building design; and,

 

5)         That the Site Plan Control Application be endorsed, in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,

 

6)         That final Site Plan Control Approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate; and further,

 

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

Carried

 

 

 

(7)        UNIONVILLE COMMERCIAL CORE
            PATTERN BOOK – VILLAGE DESIGN
            AND ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES – UPDATE (WARD 3) (16.11)

            Report

 

1)         That the deputation by Christiane Bergauer-Free regarding the Unionville Commercial Core Pattern Book, be received; and,

 

2)         That the staff report titled “Unionville Commercial Core Pattern Book – Village Design and Architectural Guidelines - Update”, dated June 25, 2018, be received; and,

 

3)         That Council approve the “Unionville Commercial Core Pattern Book – Village Design and Architectural Guidelines” as revised by amendments outlined in Appendix ‘A’ to this report, for use in the evaluation of current and new residential and mixed-use intensification development applications in the commercial core area of historic Unionville; and,

 

5)         That Council direct City staff to monitor the effectiveness of the Pattern Book for a period of at least two (2) years and determine if any further revisions to the document or related policies and implementation tools are warranted for Council consideration; and further,

 

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

Carried

 

 

 

(8)        RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            STIVER LANE INC.
            PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AND
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS AND
            SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATIONS FOR A
            DETACHED FOUR STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
            AND A COMMERCIAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING
            HERITAGE BUILDING, 206 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE WARD 3
            FILES: OP 17 170770, ZA 17 170770 & SC 17 170770 (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)

            Report

 

1)      That the deputation by Christiane Bergauer-Free regarding the application by Stiver Lane Inc., be received; and,

 

2)      That the report dated June 25, 2018 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Stiver Lane Inc., Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments and Site Plan Control application for a detached four storey residential building and commercial addition to an existing heritage building, 206 Main Street Unionville, Ward 3, File Nos. OP/ZA/SC 17 170770.” be received; and,

 

3)      That the record of the Public Meeting held on May 22, 2018 regarding the applications for approval of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments related to the Site Plan Control application submitted by Stiver Lane Inc. be received; and,

 

4)      That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Stiver Lane Inc. to amend the 2014 Official Plan be approved, and that the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

5)      That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Stiver Lane Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 122-72, as amended, be approved and that the draft By-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

6)      That the Site Plan Control application as submitted by Stiver Lane Inc. seeking permission to construct a new four storey residential building and a one and one half storey commercial addition to the rear of the Stiver House be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘C’; and,

 

7)      That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or their designate, not to be issued prior to the execution of a site plan agreement;

 

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

 

9)      That Council assign servicing allocation for up to 14 residential units for the proposed development by Stiver Lane Inc.; and,

 

10)  That as per the recommendation of Heritage Markham, the Part IV designation By-law protecting the Stiver House be amended to identify certain interior architectural features as heritage attributes, including but not limited to, doors and trim work; and further,

 

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

(By-laws 2018-107 and 2018-108)

Carried

 

 

 

(9)        RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT, DRAFT PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM
            AND SITE PLAN CONTROL BY 2496052 ONTARIO INC. AND
            ONE PIECE DEVELOPMENTS INC., TO PERMIT TOWNHOUSES
            ON THE LANDS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
            MARKLAND STREET AND WEST OF WOODBINE AVENUE (WARD 2)
            FILE NOS. OP 13 114950, ZA/CU 16 124882, SC 17 107031 (10.3, 10.5 & 10.6)

            Report

 

1)         That the Staff report titled “Recommendation Report, Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Condominium and Site Plan Control by 2496052 Ontario Inc. and One Piece Developments Inc., to permit townhouses on the lands located on the north side of Markland Street and west of Woodbine Avenue File No.’s: OP 13 114950, ZA/CU 16 124882”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the proposed amendment to the 2014 Markham Official Plan, attached as Appendix ‘A’ be adopted and forwarded to York Region for approval; and,

 

3)         That the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 165-80, as amended, be approved and the draft implementing Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix ‘B’, amended to remove the permission for second suites as of right, be finalized and enacted without further notice, once the proposed Official Plan Amendment is approved by York Region; and,

 

4)         That the Site Plan application by 2496052 Ontario Inc. and One Piece Developments Inc. be endorsed, in principle; and,

 

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

 

6)         That in accordance with the provisions of subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the owner shall, through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of the zoning by-law attached as Appendix “B” to this report, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and,

 

7)         That servicing allocation for seventy (70) townhouse units be assigned to the subject development; and,

 

8)         That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,

 

9)         That staff provide an update on the Milton Fierheller Park at a future meeting; and further,

 

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

(By-law 2018-87 and 2018-88)

Carried

 

 


 

7(F)     REPORT NO. 31 – GENERAL COMMITTEE (JUNE 26, 2018)

 

That the report of the General Committee, comprised of 4 items be received & adopted, except for Item Nos. 1, 2 and 3. (See Items 1, 2 and 3)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

(1)        ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUEST FOR CANADA DAY (7.0)

            Report

 

1)         That the report dated June 18, 2018 and entitled “Additional Funding Request for Canada Day” be received; and,

 

2)         That Staff be directed to examine the financial pressures facing Markham Festivals with respect to policing, etc. and report back to the 2019 Budget Sub-Committee; and,

 

3)         That the Committee continue with best efforts to cover costs through sponsorships; and further,

 

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

 

Council consented to amend the recommendation by adding the following clause as Recommendation No. 3:

 

"3)       That the Committee continue with best efforts to cover costs through sponsorships; and further,"

 

Carried by a recorded vote (7:4)

 

 

YEAS:             Councillor Valerie Burke, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Alex Chiu. (7)

 

NAYS:             Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen Rea, Councillor Colin Campbell (4)

 

ABSENT         Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

 


 

(2)        IN-FILL CONSTRUCTION BY-LAW (2.0)

Memo     Presentation     By-Law

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That the presentation by Mr. Chris Alexander, Acting Manager, By-Law Enforcement and Regulatory Services entitled “In-fill Construction By-Law,” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Memo dated June 26, 2018 entitled “In-fill Construction By-Law,” be received; and,

 

3)         That staff bring forward additional amendments to the By-law in September, 2018 and conduct a training and education session to discuss same; and further

 

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

(By-law 2018-77)

Carried

 

 

 

(3)        VACANCY ON MARKHAM CITY COUNCIL (14.0)

Presentation

 

Following the passage of the resolution below, Mr. Usman briefly addressed Council.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

1)      That, in accordance with the Municipal Act, Markham City Council declare the Ward 7 local Councillor seat vacant; and,

 

2)      That, in accordance with the City of Markham Council Vacancy Policy, Council appoint Khalid Usman, a Ward 7 candidate in the 2014 Municipal Election; and,

 

3)      That this appointment be subject to confirmation of Khalid Usman’s eligibility to hold municipal office and his consent to the appointment; and further,

 

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

Carried by a recorded vote (10:1)

(See following to bring the matter forward)

 

 

YEAS:             Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Karen Rea, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Alex Chiu. (10)

 

NAYS:             Councillor Don Hamilton (1)

 

ABSENT         Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

 

            Council consented to consider the matter relating to the Vacancy on Markham City Council immediately following the deputations with respect thereto.

Carried

 

 

 

(4)        REQUEST TO MOVE NOVEMBER 20 COUNCIL MEETING
 TO NOVEMBER 27 (16.0)

 

1)      That the November 20, 2018 Council meeting be rescheduled to November 27, 2018.

 

Carried

 

 

 

7(G)     REPORT NO. 32 – DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (JUNE 26, 2018)

 

That the report of the Development Services Committee comprised of 1 item be received & adopted.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

(1)        RECOMMENDATION REPORT
ONEPIECE (MS) DEVELOPMENTS INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT A HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF ENTERPRISE BOULEVARD
WEST OF MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE
28 MAIN STREET
MARKHAM CENTRE (WARD 3)
FILE NOS. ZA
16 119946 & SC 15 119946 (10.5, 10.6)

Report

 

1)         That the report dated June 26, 2018 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, OnePiece (MS) Developments Inc., Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval to permit a high density residential mixed-use development on the north side of Enterprise Boulevard, west of Main Street Unionville, 28 Main Street Unionville, Markham Centre (Ward 3), File Nos. ZA 16 119946 & SC 15 119946” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 16 119946) submitted by OnePiece (MS) Developments Inc., be approved and that Staff continue to work with the Applicant on finalizing the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment, to be brought forward for enactment at a future Council meeting; and,

 

3)         That the application for Site Plan Approval (SC 15 119946) submitted by OnePiece (MS) Developments Inc. be endorsed in principle subject to the conditions attached in Appendix ‘A’; and,

 

4)         That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate; not to be issued prior to the execution of a site plan agreement; and,

 

5)         That Council grant servicing allocation for the 673 residential units within this development; and,

 

6)         That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,

 

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

 

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

Carried

 

 

 

8.         MOTIONS

 

There were no motions.

 

 

 

9.         NOTICE OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER

 

There were no notice of motions to reconsider.

 

 


 

10.       NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

 

(1)        NEW/ OTHER BUSINESS - MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES IN MARKHAM (13.1)

 

Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

Councillor Amanda Collucci addressed Council requesting that Council's resolution regarding Marijuana Dispensaries be forwarded to Ontario's new Premier Doug Ford to reaffirm that Markham is not a willing host of a cannabis retail location in our community.

 

Carried

 

 

 

11.       ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

(1)        ANNOUNCEMENT - MEETING REPORTS (16.0)

 

Councillor Valerie Burke thanked the Legislative Services team and Senior Management for all their efforts to ensure that reports and agendas are available in reasonable time for the meetings.

 

 

(2)        ANNOUNCEMENTS - PASSING OF REGIONAL COUNCILLOR JOE LI'S BROTHER (16.23)

 

Deputy Mayor Jack Heath announced the passing of Regional Councillor Joe Li's brother. Markham Council extended sincere condolences to Regional Councillor Joe Li and his family.

 

 

12.       BY-LAWS

 

Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That By-laws 2018-90 and 2018-91 be given three readings and enacted.

Carried

 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That By-laws 2018-69 to 2018-89, and 2018-92 to 2018-109 be given three readings and enacted.

 

That Council consented to add By-law 2018-109.

Carried

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2018-69      ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW (VERDALE CROSSING)

A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the City of Markham (Part of Block 36, Plan 65M-4060, designated as Part 3, Plan 65R-36459, Block 10, Plan 65M-4395 and Part  west half of Lot 9, Concession 5 designated as Part 1, 65R-36459 - Verdale Crossing)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-70      A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NUMBER 2001-193, BEING A HERITAGE DESIGNATION BY-LAW IN THE CITY OF MARKHAM

            By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-71      2124123 ONTARIO LIMITED, PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW

A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, Block 3 on Registered Plan 65M-4595, which is located north of Highway 7, west of Village Parkway. 

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-72      ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW

A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the City of Markham:

1.      Part of Block 9, Plan M2029, designated as Parts 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 and 11, Plan 65R-28065 and Parts 1 and 3, Plan 65R-36152, save and except the lands legally described as Part of Block 9, Plan M2029, designated as Parts 11, 12, 13 and 14 on Plan 65R-36152 - Aristotle Avenue.

2.      Part of Blocks 9 and 10 on Plan M-2029, designated as Parts 13, 14, 15, 19, 22, 24, 25 and 27, Plan 65R-28065, Parts 3, 5, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17 and 20, Plan 65R-35378, and Parts 12, 13 and 20, Plan 65R-35379 - Norman Bethune Avenue.

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-73      A BY-LAW TO CHANGE A CERTAIN STREET NAME IN THE CITY OF MARKHAM (WOODBINE AVENUE TO VICTORIA SQUARE BLVD.)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-74      A BY-LAW TO REPEAL AND REPLACE MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS APPOINTMENT BY-LAW 2017-9

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-75      A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 2002-276 BEING A BY-LAW TO IMPOSE FEES OR CHARGES FOR SERVICES OR ACTIVITIES PROVIDED OR DONE BY THE CITY OF MARKHAM

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-76      A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN ONTARIO’S MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE.

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-78      UNIONVILLE HOME SOCIETY, 4300 HIGHWAY 7 PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW

                                    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control as follows:

(1) Part of Blocks B & D, Plan 2886, being designated as Parts 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9, Plan 65R-26694; Markham;

(2) Part Block D, Plan 2886, being designated as Parts 5, 6, 7, 8 & 12, Plan 65R-33012; Markham;

(3) Part Block D, Plan 2886, being designated as Parts 2 & 3, Plan 65R21737; save and except Parts 27 to 30, Plan 65R26694; Markham

(4) Part Blocks B & D, Plan 2886, being designated as Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4, Plan 65R-33012; Markham

(5) Block C, Plan 2886; Part of Blocks B and D, Plan 2886; being designated as Parts 1 & 2, Plan 65R-8086; Markham

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-79      ONTARIO UNDERWRITING PROPERTIES INC., 10 KONRAD CRESCENT, AMENDMENT TO THE IN FORCE OFFICIAL PLAN (REVISED 2014), AS AMENDED

A by-law to adopt an Official Plan Amendment to the in force Official
Plan (Revised 2014), as amended, to
allow an office as a primary use within the existing industrial building.

(Item No. 1, Report No. 15, April 24, 2018 Council)

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-80      ONTARIO UNDERWRITING PROPERTIES INC., 10 KONRAD CRESCENT, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

A By-law to amend By-law 28-82, as amended, to increase the maximum permitted gross floor area of a “business office

(Item No. 1, Report No. 2 – January 30, 2018 Council Meeting)

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-81      TIMES GROUP CORPORATION, PART OF BLOCK 45,
PLAN65M-3226, SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 7, BETWEEN SOUTH PARK ROAD AND SADDLECREEK DRIVE

A by-law to adopt an Official Plan Amendment to the in force Official
Plan (Revised 2014), as amended, to
provide for maximum building heights of 37 and 34 storeys, and to add an Area and Site Specific Policy with respect to securing a public elementary school site.

Repeals By-law 2018-22)
(Item No. 1, Report No. 9 – March 20, 2018 Council Meeting)

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-82      JDL REALTY INC., 2832 16TH AVENUE, AMENDMENT TO THE IN FORCE OFFICIAL PLAN (REVISED 2014), AS AMENDED

A by-law to adopt an Official Plan Amendment to the in force Official
Plan (Revised 2014),
as amended, to provide for a private school.

(Item No. 2, Report No. 20 – May 15, 2018 Council Meeting)

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-83      JDL REALTY INC., 2832 16TH AVENUE, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

A By-law to amend By-law 165-80, as amended, to rezone the subject property to provide for a Private School use

(Item No. 2, Report No. 20 – May 15, 2018 Council Meeting)

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-84      TO AMEND BY-LAWS 2012-92 (MOBILE BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW), 2012-158 (STATIONARY BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW), 2016-84, (WATER METER BY-LAW), 85-97 (PRESCRIBE TIMES FOR SETTING FIRES BY-LAW) AND 2016-84 (KEY BOX BY-LAW)

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-85      TO AMEND BYLAW 2016-84 BEING A BY-LAW TO IMPLEMENT AN ADMINISTRATIVE MONETARY PENALTY SYSTEM FOR NON-PARKING OFFENCES. - AMENDMENTS TO AMPS FOR NON PARKING OFFENCES BY-LAW.

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-86      15 MINTHORN BLVD., ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

A By-law to amend By-law 165-80, as amended, to rezone the subject property to Select Industrial and Limited Commercial (60%) [M.C] (60%), and to add a hotel and restaurants as permitted uses.

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-87      2496052 ONTARIO INC. AND ONE PIECE DEVELOPMENTS INC., NORTHEAST SIDE OF MARKLAND STREET, AMENDMENT TO THE IN FORCE OFFICIAL PLAN (REVISED 2014), AS AMENDED

A by-law to adopt an Official Plan Amendment to the in force Official
Plan (Revised 2014), as amended,
re-designate employment lands to allow residential uses and facilitate a townhouse development.

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-88      2496052 ONTARIO INC. AND ONE PIECE DEVELOPMENTS INC., NORTHEAST SIDE OF MARKLAND STREET, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

A By-law to amend By-law 165-80, as amended and to amend By-law177-96, as amended.

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-89      RULAND PROPERTIES INC., 8119 BIRCHMOUNT ROAD, HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW

                                    A by-law to amend By-law 2004-196, as amended, to remove the Holding (H1, H2 AND H5) zoning provisions

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-90      A BY-LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION STATIONARY BUSINESSES AND TO REPEAL BY-LAW 2012-158

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-91      ANIMAL PROTECTION AND SERVICES BY-LAW

(Repeals By-law 2005-254)

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-77      A BY-LAW TO ADDRESS IN-FILL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

(Item No. 2, Report No. 31)

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-93      CABOTO MEADOWS INC., 497 & 501 CABOTO TRAIL, SOUTH SIDE OF CABOTO TRAIL, EAST OF GLENBAR GARDENS, HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW

                                    A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, to remove the Hold (H) provision from the zoning of the subject landsto permit the development of two single-detached dwellings.

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-94      A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH STREETS LAID OUT ACCORDING TO PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 65M-4362 AS A PUBLIC HIGHWAY PART OF LOTS 16 AND 17, CONCESSION 9 (1473092 ONTARIO LIMITED)

(Gordon Landon Drive, Vinod Road, and Saddlebrook Drive and the Lanes, namely Blocks 65, 66, 67 and 68 both inclusive)

                                    (Item No. 3, Report No. 30)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-95      A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH STREETS LAID OUT ACCORDING TO PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 65M-4231 AS A PUBLIC HIGHWAY PART OF NORTH 80 ACRES OF EAST HALF OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 7  (1039954 ONTARIO LIMITED)

(Evershot Crescent, Hammersly Boulevard and Beebe Crescent)

                                    (Item No. 3, Report No. 30)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-96      A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH STREETS LAID OUT ACCORDING TO REFERENCE PLAN 65R-32504 AS A PUBLIC HIGHWAY PART OF NORTH 80 ACRES OF EAST HALF OF LOT 20 AND PART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 7 (1039954 ONTARIO LIMITED)

(Beebe Crescent)

                                    (Item No. 3, Report No. 30)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-97      A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH STREETS LAID OUT ACCORDING TO  PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 65M-4240 AS A PUBLIC HIGHWAY PART OF LOT 16, CONCESSION 7 (16TH & MCCOWAN HOLDINGS LIMITED)

(Maria Road, West Bay Drive (both portions), Barnstone Drive and James Parrot Avenue)

                                    (Item No. 3, Report No. 30)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-98      A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH STREETS LAID OUT ACCORDING TO PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 65M-4391 AS A PUBLIC HIGHWAY PART OF THE WEST HALF OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 7 (AMBER PLAIN INVESTMENTS LIMITED)

(Memon Place, Hammersly Boulevard and Greenspire Avenue (both portions)

                                    (Item No. 3, Report No. 30)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-99      A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH STREETS LAID OUT ACCORDING TO PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 65M-4314 AS A PUBLIC HIGHWAY PART OF LOT 23, CONCESSION 3  (THE CROWN OF MARKHAM INC.)

(Cathedral High Street (previously known as Roman High Street), Reflection Road (both sections), Donald Buttress Boulevard West, Quinton Drive and the Lanes namely Blocks 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31 (both inclusive)

                                    (Item No. 3, Report No. 30)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-100    A BY-LAW TO AMEND TRAFFIC BY-LAW 106-71

                                    (Compulsory Stops - Acceptance of maintenance for 65M-4362, 65M-4231, 65R-32504 (PART 7), 65M-4240 65M-4391, 65M-4314)

                                    (Item No. 3, Report No. 30)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-101    A BY-LAW TO AMEND SPEED BY-LAW 2017-104

To establish a maximum speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour on specific streets within the City of Markham.

                                    (Item No. 3, Report No. 30)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-102    A BY-LAW TO AMEND PARKING BY-LAW 2005-188

To amend Schedule C of the Parking By-law pertaining to “Prohibited Parking”.

                                    (Item No. 3, Report No. 30)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-103    A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 211-83, AS AMENDED

A by-law to prescribe a Tariff or Fee

                                    (Item No. 2, Report No. 30)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-104    CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, BLOCK 77, PLAN 65M-4257 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

A By-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit the use of the lands for Single-Detached Dwellings and Townhouse Dwelling Units.

                                    (Item No. 5, Report No. 30)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-105    BOX GROVE RESIDENTIAL EAST INC. NORTHWEST CORNER OF DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY AND COPPER CREEK DRIVE, AMENDMENT TO THE IN FORCE OFFICIAL PLAN (REVISED 2014), AS AMENDED

A by-law to adopt an Official Plan Amendment to the in force Official
Plan (Revised 2014), as amended, to provide for a residential development comprised of condominium townhouses
.

(Item No. 4, Report No. 30)

By-law

Carried

 

BY-LAW 2018-106    BOX GROVE RESIDENTIAL EAST INC. NORTHWEST CORNER OF DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY AND COPPER CREEK DRIVE, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

A By-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, to provide for a residential development comprised of condominium townhouses.

(Item No. 4, Report No. 30)

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-107    STIVER LANE INC., 206 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE, AMENDMENT TO THE IN FORCE OFFICIAL PLAN (REVISED 2014), AS AMENDED

A by-law to adopt an Official Plan Amendment to the in force Official
Plan (Revised 2014), as amended, to provide for a new 4 storey residential building.

(Item No. 8, Report No. 30)

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-108    STIVER LANE INC., 206 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

A By-law to amend By-law 122-72, as amended, to permit a residential development.

(Item No. 8, Report No. 30)

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-109    ROAD OCCUPANCY BY-LAW, REPEALS BY-LAW 2013-136

A By-law to regulate the use, alteration, and Occupancy of Highways within the City of Markham

By-law

Carried

 

 


 

 

13.       CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

 

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters (10:23 PM):

 

 

Councillor Don Hamilton left the meeting at 11:12 PM.

 

 

General Committee June 12, 2018

 

(1)        THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 2)(8.2)

            [Section 239 (2) (a)]

 

 

General Committee June 18, 2018

 

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

            [Section 239 (2) (c)]

 

 

Development Services Committee, June 25, 2018

 

(3)        LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD – SIXTEENTH LAND HOLDINGS INC. (YORK DOWNS GOLF COURSE) (WARD 6) (8.0)

            [Section 239 (2) (e)]

 

 

General Committee, June 26, 2018

 

 

(4)        A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 7) (8.6)

            [Section 239 (2) (c)]


 

 

Development Services Committee, June 26, 2018

 

(5)        LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD – MINOR VARIANCE APPEAL – 110 MORGAN AVENUE (WARD 1) (8.0)

            [Section 239 (2) (e)]

 

 

(6)        LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD - ONEPIECE (MS) DEVELOPMENTS INC. – 28 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE (WARD 3) (8.0)

            [Section 239 (2) (e)]

 

 

 

Council, June 26, 2018

 

(7)        PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARDS/COMMITTEES RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS) (16.24)

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]

 

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

That Council rise from the confidential session at 11:26 PM

Carried

 

 

The confidential items were approved by Council as follows:

 

(1)        THE SECUIRTY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 2) (8.2)

 

Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

1)         That the confidential report regarding the security of the property of the municipality or local board be received; and,

 

2)         That staff be authorized to proceed as directed by Council on June 26, 2018.

Carried

 

 

 

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

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

1)         That the confidential report regarding the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board be received; and,

 

2)         That staff be authorized to proceed as directed by Council on June 26, 2018.

Carried

 

 

 

(3)        LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD – SIXTEENTH LAND HOLDINGS INC. (YORK DOWNS GOLF COURSE) (WARD 6) (8.0)

 

This item was dealt with during the public session. Council consented to separate the proposed recommendation below for voting purposes.

 

Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the Confidential Report dated June 25, 2018 titled, “Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc., 4134 16th Avenue (York Downs Golf Course),  North of 16th Avenue, west of Kennedy Road, Legal advice regarding settlement of an appeal, Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, and Draft Plans of Subdivision Approval to permit a new residential neighbourhood”, be received; and,

 

2)         Based on the overall merits of the application, Staff continue to work with the applicants and community on a resolution with a focus on: the high density site; the mixed use block (red block); maximum size of the retail use; definitive triggers for transportation improvements based on the number of units; the timing of improvements at the intersections of Warden Avenue and 16th Avenue, and Kennedy Road and 16th Avenue; and better definition of the trail system; and,

 

3)         That Staff pursue an ecological passage(s) under 16th Avenue, where feasible, in order to facilitate wildlife movement and potential connection of the trail system both north and south of 16th Avenue, as part of the York Region’s Environmental Assessment (EA) process, and that the City of Markham makes a formal request to the Regional Municipality of York; and,

 

4)         That Staff report back to Development Services Committee and Council in September 2018, with a final Recommendation report; and,

 

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

Carried as amended

(See following to amend the proposed recommendation)

(See following recorded vote for Resolution 3) (10-1)

(See following recorded vote for Resolution 4) (11-0)

(See following to bring the matter forward)

 

Council consented to amend Resolutions 3 and 4 from:

 

3)         That Staff pursue an ecological passage(s) under 16th Avenue, where feasible, in order to facilitate wildlife movement, as part of the Region’s EA process, and that the City of Markham makes a formal request to the Region of York; and,

 

4)         That Staff report back to Council in September 2018, with a final Recommendation report; and,

 

To read as follows:

 

3)         That Staff pursue an ecological passage(s) under 16th Avenue, where feasible, in order to facilitate wildlife movement and potential connection of the trail system both north and south of 16th Avenue, as part of the York Region’s Environmental Assessment (EA) process, and that the City of Markham makes a formal request to the Regional Municipality of York; and,

 

4)         That Staff report back to Development Services Committee and Council in September 2018, with a final Recommendation report; and,

 

Resolution No. 3, carried by a recorded vote (10-1)

(See the following recorded vote)

 

YEAS:             Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen Rea, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Alex Chiu. (10)

 

NAYS:             Councillor Valerie Burke (1)

 

ABSENT         Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

 

Resolution No. 4, carried by a recorded vote (11-0)

(See the following recorded vote)

 

YEAS:             Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen Rea, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Alex Chiu. (11)

 

ABSENT         Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

 

Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

            Council consented to consider the confidential matter related to Litigation or Potential Litigation, Including Matters Before Administrative Tribunals, Affecting the Municipality or Local Board – Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc. (York Downs Golf Course) (Ward 6) in public immediately following presentation with respect thereto.

 

Carried

 

 

 

(4)        A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 7) (8.6)

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

1)         That the confidential report regarding the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board be received; and further,

 

2)         That notice of the proposed declaration of the following lands as surplus, be published in the public agenda for the next Council meeting: Part of Block 19 on Plan 65M-4290, depicted as Part 1 on Plan 65R-37850, City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York."

 

 

(5)        LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD – MINOR VARIANCE APPEAL – 110 MORGAN AVENUE (WARD 1) (8.0)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

 

1)         That the confidential report titled “Minor Variance Application Appeal, Ruonan Yang, 110 Morgan Avenue, Thornhill, A/39/17” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council direct the City Solicitor and Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing in support of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment to deny the minor variances to reduce the minimum west side yard setback and increase the maximum floor area ratio; and further,

 

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

 

 

(6)        LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD - ONEPIECE (MS) DEVELOPMENTS INC. – 28 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE (WARD 3) (8.0)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the report dated June 26, 2018 titled “CONFIDENTIAL REPORT, OnePiece (MS) Developments Inc. (formerly Global Unionville Developments Inc.), Legal advice regarding settlement of LPAT appeal, Modification to the Official Plan Amendment (OPA 219) to permit a high density residential mixed-use development on the north side of Enterprise Boulevard, west of Main Street Unionville, 28 Main Street, Markham Centre (Ward 3), File No. OP 12 122739” be received; and,

 

2)         That the City Solicitor or her designate and all necessary Staff be directed to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing to support the settlement of the appeal made by Main Street Residence (Unionville) Inc., as described in this report; and,

 

3)         That Staff be authorized to make the necessary modifications to Official Plan Amendment 219 (OPA 219) in accordance with this report; and further,

 

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

 

 

(7)        PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARDS/COMMITTEES RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS) (16.24)

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That the following persons be appointed to the Box Grove Community Centre Board:

 

Name                                        Term

Alia Khan                           November 30, 2021
Kevin Wong                       November 30, 2021

 

 

 

14.       CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

 

 

That By-law 2018-92 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2018-92      A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2018.

By-law

 

 

 

15.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That the Council Meeting be adjourned at 11:34 PM.

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

________________________________              _____________________________

Kimberley Kitteringham                                          Frank Scarpitti

City Clerk                                                              Mayor

 

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