Council Minutes

                                                                            November 24, 2015, 7:00 PM

                                                                  Council Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre

 

 

Roll Call

Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen Rea, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu.

 

Regrets

Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

Councillor Alan Ho

Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

Staff

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

Trinela Cane, Commissioner of Corporate Services

Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services

Joel Lustig, City Treasurer

John Wong, Technology Support Specialist

Dennis Flaherty, Director of Corporate Communications & Community Engagement

Shane Manson, Senior Manager Revenue & Property Taxation

Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk

Kiran Saini, Legislative Coordinator

 

 

The regular meeting of Council convened at 7:08 PM on November 24, 2015 in the Council Chamber.  Deputy Mayor Jack Heath presided.

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

(1)        None declared.

 

 

2.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES
            - NOVEMBER 10
            - NOVEMBER 19 AND 20, 2015

            Nov. 10    Nov. 19 and 20

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

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

                        - November 10, 2015; and

                        - November 19 and 20, 2015.

 

Carried

 

 

 

3.         PRESENTATIONS

 

There were no presentations.

 

 

 

4.         DELEGATIONS

 

(1)        DELEGATIONS REGARDING THE MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE COMMUNITY VISION PLAN UPDATE AND NEXT STEPS (10.0)

 

The following individuals addressed Council regarding the Main Street Unionville Community Vision Plan update and next steps:

 

1.         Alick Siu, President of the Unionville Ratepayers Association, in support of hiring a Project Development Coordinator.

            2.         Peter Miasek, in support of hiring a Project Development Coordinator.

(See Item No. 1, Report No. 51 for Council's decision on this matter)

 

 

 

5.         PETITIONS

 

There were no petitions.

 

 

 

6(a)      REPORT NO. 51 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
            (November 16, 2015)

 

Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

That Report No. 51 – Development Services Committee comprised of 3 items be received and adopted, except Item No. 1. (See following Item No. 1).

 

(1)        MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE COMMUNITY VISION PLAN
            UPDATE AND NEXT STEPS (10.0)

            Memo

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

1)         That the deputation by Doug Denby regarding the Main Street Unionville Community Vision Plan, be received; and,

 

2)         That the staff memo entitled “Main Street Unionville Community Vision Plan, Update and Next Steps”, dated November 16, 2015, be received; and,

 

3)         That the verbal update provided by Mayor Scarpitti on the meetings with commercial property owners on Main Street Unionville regarding support for the Vision Plan and the concept of funding of a Property Development Co-ordinator, be received; and,

 

4)         That as recommended by staff on March 24, 2015:

 

1.         That a new advisory committee called the Historic Unionville Community Vision Committee be created as per the terms of reference in this report (Appendix “A”); and,

 

2.         That staff be authorized to contact each of the identified organizations in the new advisory committee’s terms of reference to appoint a member to represent the organization on the new committee, and that representatives from the public at large be appointed through the Clerks Department’s board/committee volunteer process; and,

 

3.         That Don Hamilton, Councillor, Ward 3 and Jim Jones, Regional Councillor be appointed as the Council representatives on the Historic Unionville Community Vision Committee; and,

 

5)         That the concept of the Property Development coordinator not be pursued at this time; and further,

 

6)         That 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 Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That Council consider the item entitled “Main Street Unionville Community Vision Plan update and next steps” immediately following the delegations with respect thereto.

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        TERMS OF REFERENCE AND WORK PROGRAM
             FOR CHARRETTE STUDY OF UNIONVILLE HOME SOCIETY AREA (10.0)

            Memo

 

1)         That the staff Memo dated November 16, 2015, providing an update on the Terms of Reference and Work Program for Charrette Study of Unionville Home Society, be received; and,

 

2)         That the work and communication plan outlined in the November 16, 2015 Memo be endorsed; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(3)        AWARD OF CONTRACT 206-R-15 MARKHAM CENTRE
CONSOLIDATED MASTER ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICING PLAN (5.7, 7.12)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Award of Contract 206-R-15 Markham Centre Consolidated Master Environmental Servicing Plan, be received; and,

 

2)         That contract “206-R-15 be awarded to the highest ranked bidder Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure (“Amec”) in the amount of $395,714.11 inclusive of HST; and,

 

3)         That a contingency in the amount of $39,571.41 inclusive of HST be established to cover any additional study costs and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,

 

4)         That staff be authorized to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $89,040.00 inclusive of HST to cover the Toronto Region and Conservation Authority (“TRCA”) fees; and,

 

5)         That the tendering process for the TRCA contract be waived in accordance with the Purchasing By law # 2004-341, Part II, Section 7 Non Competitive Procurement, item 2 (e); which states “Tenders, Requests for Proposal and Request for Quotation may not be required for goods and services to be provided by the TRCA; and,

 

6)         That the Engineering Department Capital Administration Fee in the amount of $52,234.26 inclusive of HST, be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Admin Fees); and,

 

7)         That the total project cost of $576,559.78 ($395,714.11 + $39,571.41 + $89,040.00 + $52,234.26) be funded from capital account 053-5350-15056-005, Markham Centre MESP Consolidation; and,

 

8)         That the shortfall in the amount of $18,859.78 be funded from the Engineering Capital Contingency account; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

 

6(b)      REPORT NO. 52 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (November 23, 2015)

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

 

That Report No. 52 – General Committee comprised of 2 items be received and adopted, except Item No. 1. (See following Item No. 1).

 

(1)        2016 PROPOSED WATER/WASTEWATER RATES (7.4)

            Presentation     Report

 

Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

1)         That the presentation by Mr. Peter Loukes, Director, Environmental Services and Ms. Veronica Siu, Senior Business Analyst, entitled “2016 Proposed Water/Wastewater Rates”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the report entitled “Proposed 2016 Water/Wastewater Rate Increase” be received; and,

 

3)         That Staff be authorized to hold a public meeting on December 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Civic Centre to gather resident feedback on the proposed 2016 water/wastewater rate increase of $0.2597/m³ from $3.3154/m³ to $3.5751/m³; and,

 

4)         That feedback received at the public meeting along with the proposed 2016 water/wastewater rate be tabled for consideration at the December 15th Special General Committee meeting scheduled for 6:00pm; and,

 

5)         That the recommendation from the Special General Committee meeting be tabled for adoption by Council at the December 15th Council meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m.; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

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

            Report   Exhibits A-C    Revised Exhibits A to C

 

1)         That the report dated November 12, 2015 entitled “Status of Capital Projects as of September 30, 2015” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Revised Exhibits A to C (excluding Project 12371 – Milne Dam Conservation Area Master Plan) presented to Council on November 24, 2015 be received; and,

 

3)         That the amount of $5,504,458 from the closure of capital projects be transferred to the sources of funding as listed on Revised Exhibit A excluding Project 12371 – Milne Dam Conservation Area Master Plan in the amount of $25,000; and,

 

4)         That the closure of projects as outlined in Revised Exhibit B excluding Project 12371 – Milne Dam Conservation Area Master Plan in the amount of $25,000 and Revised Exhibit C be approved; and,

 

5)         That the Non-Development Charge Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Life-Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund by $304,711 to the approved amount of $250,000; and,

 

6)         That the Engineering Capital Contingency Project be topped up, from the City-Wide Hard Development Charges Reserve, by $86,631 to the approved amount of $100,000; and,

 

7)         That the Design Capital Contingency Project be topped up, from the Development Charges Reserve, by $63, 318 to the approved amount of $100,000; and,

 

8)         That the Waterworks Capital Contingency Project be topped up, from the Waterworks Stabilization/Capital Reserve, by $19, 144 to the approved amount of $100,000; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

            Note:    Exhibits A to C were revised as a result of a Council resolution dated June 15, 2015.

 

 

 

7.         MOTIONS

 

There were no motions.

 

 

 

8.         NOTICES OF MOTIONS

 

There were no notices of motions.

 

 

 

9.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That Council receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following manner, except Communication No. 63-2015 (See following Communication No. 63-2015).

 

Received

61-2015           ROAD CLOSURE REQUEST – OLDE TYME CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT PARADE (3.5)

                        Info

                        The following roads will be closed on December 4, 2015 from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM to facilitate the event:

1.         Carlton Rd. West to Pomander Rd.

2.         Carlton Rd. East to Stanford Rd.

3.         Main St. Unionville North to Library Lane

4.         Main St. Unionville & Carlton Rd.

5.         Fred Varley Drive West of Main St. Unionville

6.         Concession Rd. &  Main St. Unionville

7.         Victoria St. & Main St. Unionville

8.         Main St. Unionville & Station Lane

Alternate route:

The following alternative route will happen once the parade is en route at about 7:45 PM:

-           Carleton Road East & West

-           From Hwy 7 North to Station Lane West

-           South on Eureka to Hwy 7

Carried

 

 

62-2015           MINISTER OF CITIZENSHIP, IMMIGRATION AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE - CALLING NOMINATIONS FOR ONTARIO'S VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION PROGRAMS FOR 2016 (13.0)

                        Letter

 

                        The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers - Presented to young volunteers between the ages of 15 and 24 for their actions and dedication to improve the quality of life in their communities and beyond.

                        (Deadline for nominations is January 15, 2016).

 

                        The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards – In recognition of continuous years of service to a single community organization.

                        (Deadline for nominations is January 25, 2016)

Carried

 

 

63-2015           ROAD CLOSURE REQUEST – ANNUAL MARKHAM SANTA CLAUS PARADE (3.5)

                        Info

 

Moved by Councillor Karen Rea

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

                        That the following roads be closed on November 28, 2015 to facilitate the event:

 

1.      Hwy 7 North of Main St. North Markham Parkway Ave. - 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

2.      Hwy 7 East of Wooten Way to West of Hwy 48 - 8:00 am - 1:30 pm

3.      Wooten Way West of Hwy 7 - 8:00 am - 1:30 pm

4.      Wideman St. North of Hwy 7 - 8:00 am - 1:30 pm

5.      Christman Court South of Hwy 7 - 8:00 am - 1:30 pm

6.      Savannah Cres. North of Hwy 7 - 8:00 am - 1:30 pm

7.      Jerman St. North of Hwy 7 - 8:00 am - 1:30 pm

8.      Thomson Court West of Main St. - 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

9.      Washington St. North of Hwy 7 - 8:00 am - 1:30 pm

10.  Albert Street & Hwy 7 - 8:00 am - 1:30 pm

11.  Centre Street east of Main St. - 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

12.  Robinson St. West of Main St. - 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

13.  Albert St, North of Hwy 7  - 8:00 am - 1:30 pm

14.  Dublin St. West of Main St. - 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

15.  Robinson St. East of Main St  Markham to George St - 7:00 am - 1:30 pm

16.  Wilson St. West of Main St. - 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

17.  Bullock Drive West of Main St. - 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

18.  Parkway Ave. East of Main St. - 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

19.  Ramona Blvd. West of George St. - 9:00 am -  1:30 pm

20.  Reeves Drive - 9:30 am - 11:00 am

21.  Station St. West of Main St. - 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

22.  Beech St. West of Main St. - 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

23.  Eby Way West of Main St. - 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

24.  Springdale Ave. West of Main St. - 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

25.  Gleason Ave East of Main St. - 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

26.  Peter St. South of 16^th Ave - 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

27.  David St. West of Main St. - 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

28.  Pilkey Lane East of Main St. - 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

29.  Elizabeth St. South of 16^th Avenue - 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

30.  Quarry Stone Ave. South of 16^th Ave. - 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

31.  16^th Ave. East of Mingay Ave. - 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

32.  Heritage Corners North of 16^th Ave. - 10: 00 am – 1:30 pm

33.  Main St. North-East of Deer Park Lane - 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

34.  Main St. North-East & West of 16^th Ave. 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

35.  Main St. North; North of Bur Oak Ave. - 10:00 am  – 1:30 pm

Carried

 

 

64-2015           ROAD CLOSURE REQUEST – ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS & PICTURES WITH SANTA (3.5)

                        Info

                        The following roads will be closed to facilitate the event:

 

Festival of Lights - November 27, 2015, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

-     Main Street Markham North from north of Hwy 7/Bullock Road/South of Parkway Avenue

-     Access East from Main Street Markham is closed to

a)   Centre Street

b)   Robinson Street East

-     Access West to Main Street Markham is closed to

a)   Dublin Street

b)   Robinson Street West

c)   Wilson Street

 

Pictures with Santa- November 28^h, 2015 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

-     West of Main Street Markham North to Robinson Street West to East of Water Street

Carried

 

 

 

10.       PROCLAMATIONS

 

There were no proclamations.

 

 

 

11.       NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

 

(1)        SYRIAN REFUGEE CRISIS (12.2.6)

 

            Deputy Mayor Heath informed Council of his intention to speak with the Honourable John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, to discuss the City of Markham’s role in assisting with the Syrian Refugee Crisis. 

 

            Councillor Colin Campbell indicated that he would provide Council Members with information regarding an upcoming information session scheduled with the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health.

 

Staff noted that the City has been contacted by the Ontario Emergency Management Office with regards to this matter.

 

 

(2)        CHARRETTE FOR THE GATEWAY TO ROUGE NATIONAL PARK (6.3)

 

            Deputy Mayor Heath provided an update to Council regarding the charrette for the gateway to Rouge National Park.  He advised that the event was well attended by Council Members, senior staff and community members. 

 

 

 

12.       BY-LAWS

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

That By-laws 2015-156 to 2015-158 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2015-156    KINGS PETRO INC. C/O SALS GROUP, 6375 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE EAST, HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW

                                    A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, to remove the Hold provision on the subject lands to permit the development of gasoline service station and accessory retail convenience store.

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2015-157    A BY-LAW TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE MONETARY PENALTY SYSTEM BY-LAW 2015-93 (REPLACE SCHEDULE A)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2015-158    ARISTA HOMES (UPPER UNIONVILLE) 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, Lots 5 and 6 and Blocks 19, 21, 33, 35, 36 and 37, Registered Plan 65M-4429, north of 16^th Avenue and east of Kennedy Road.

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

 

13.       IN-CAMERA ITEMS

 

Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following matters (7:45 PM):

 

Development Services Committee – November 16, 2015

 

(1)        LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD
(ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD APPEAL - 1 MILMAR COURT - WARD 1) (8.0)

            [Section 239 (2) (e)]

 

 

General Committee – November 23, 2015

 

(2)        GENERAL COMMITTEE IN-CAMERA MINUTES
- NOVEMBER 9, 2015 (16.0)

            [Section 239 (2) (a) (b) (d) (e) (f)]

 

 

(3)        2016 BUDGET COMMITTEE IN-CAMERA MINUTES
- OCTOBER 20, 2015 (16.0)

            [Section 239 (2) (e)]

 

 

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

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]

 

 

(5)        PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES
(PROPERTIES FOR TAX SALE - UPDATE) (7.3)

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]

 

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That Council rise from the in-camera session. (8:06 PM)

Carried

 

 

The in-camera items were approved by Council as follows:

 

 

(1)        CONSENT & MINOR VARIANCE APPEALS
            PATRICK KO & CHRISTINA MA, 1 MILMAR COURT
            FILE NOS. B/09/15, A/97/15 & A/98/15 (8.0)

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the confidential report titled “Consent & Minor Variance Appeals, Patrick Ko & Christina Ma, 1 Milmar Court, File Nos. B/09/15, A/97/15 & A/98/15”, dated November 2, 2015, be received; and,

 

2)         That Council direct Staff not to attend the Ontario Municipal Board (“OMB”) hearing regarding the decision of the Committee of Adjustment to deny the requested consent and minor variance applications, provided that the applicant requests the OMB to impose the following conditions:

 

B/09/15

 

1.         Payment of all outstanding realty taxes and local improvements charges owing to date against both the subject and retained parcels;

 

2.         Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of the required transfers to effect the severances applied for under File B/09/15, in duplicate, conveying the subject lands, and issuance by the Secretary Treasurer of the certificate required under subsection 53(42) of the Planning Act;

 

3.         Submission to the Secretary-Treasurer of seven white prints of a deposited reference plan showing the subject land, which conforms substantially to the application as submitted;

 

4.         Submission of an Appraisal Report, prepared by a member of the Appraisal Institute of Canada regarding the proposed residential lot and subject to approval of this report, payment of Cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication in accordance with By-law 195-90 as amended, all to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate;

 

5.         Payment of the required Conveyance Fee for the creation of residential lots per City of Markham Fee By-law 211-83, as amended;

 

6.         Approval of Minor Variance Applications A/97/15 and A/98/15;

 

7.         The owner submit a lot servicing and grading plan for the property to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, or designate;

 

8.         The owner installs municipal service connections for the severed lot to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering or designate;

 

9.         The owner shall submit to the Secretary-Treasurer a letter from the Revenue and Property Tax Department confirming that the owner has paid or made arrangements to pay, satisfactory to the Manager of Revenue and Property Tax, its share of the total cost of the Milmar Court Sanitary Sewer System as set out in By-law No. 2007-65, being $23,973.89, including confirmation that Council has passed an amendment to the applicable by-law to incorporate this property; and,

 

10.       Fulfillment of all of the above conditions within one (1) year of the date that notice of the  decision was given under Section 50(17) or 50(24) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c,P.13.

 

A/97/15 & A/98/15

 

1.         That the variances apply only to the proposed development as long as it remains;

 

2.         That the variances apply to the subject development, in substantial conformity with the plans submitted with the application as shown on Attachment 4, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate;

 

3.         That a minimum interior west side yard setback of 1.82 m (6.0 ft.) is provided to a dwelling on the retained lot;

 

4.         That a minimum interior west side yard setback of 30 ft. (9.1 m) is provided to a dwelling on the severed lot;

5.         That the Owner submit a Tree Assessment and Preservation Plan, prepared by a qualified arborist, in accordance with the City’s Streetscape Manual (2009) as amended, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate;

 

6.         That subject to the review and approval of a Tree Assessment and Preservation Plan, tree protection fencing is erected in accordance with the City’s Streetscape Manual (2009) as amended, and inspected to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate prior to any site alteration occurring;

 

7.         That subject to the review and approval of a Tree Assessment and Preservation Plan, tree replacements are provided and / or tree replacement fees are paid to the City, if required by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and,

 

8.         That subject to the review and approval of a Tree Assessment and Preservation Plan, tree replacements are provided and / or tree replacement fees are paid to the City, if required by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        GENERAL COMMITTEE IN-CAMERA MINUTES - NOVEMBER 9, 2015 (16.0)

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the General Committee in-camera minutes dated November 9, 2015 be confirmed.

 

Carried

 

 

(3)        2016 BUDGET COMMITTEE MINUTES - OCTOBER 20, 2015 (16.0)

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the 2016 Budget Committee in-camera minutes dated October 20, 2015 be confirmed.

 

Carried

 

 

(4)        BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS (16.24)

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the following persons be appointed to the Heritage Markham Committee:

 

Name                                                  Term

Zuzana Zila                                           November 30, 2018
David Nesbitt                                       November 30, 2018
David Johnston                                     November 30, 2018; and,

 

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

 

            Name                                                  Term

            Jeremiah Vueyaratnam                          November 30, 2018
Mandy Hayre                                       November 30, 2018; and further,

 

3)         That the resignation of Councillor Alan Ho from the RBC Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival Committee be received with regret for information purposes.

 

Carried

 

 

(5)        PROPERTIES FOR TAX SALE - UPDATE (7.3)

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the confidential report entitled “Properties for Tax Sale - Update” be received; and,

 

2)         That staff be authorized to proceed as directed by Council on November 24, 2015.

 

Carried

 

 

 

14.       CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

 

Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That By-law 2015-159 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2015-159    A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 24, 2015.

                                    By-law

 

Carried

 

 

 

15.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

That the Council Meeting be adjourned at 8:09 PM.

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________                        _______________________________

Martha A. Pettit                                                                  Jack Heath

Deputy City Clerk                                                              Deputy Mayor

 

(Signed)