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                                                                                                          Council Minutes

                                                                            December 16, 2014, 1:00 PM

                                                                  Council Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre

                                                                                                      Meeting No. 2

 

 

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Roll Call

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

 

 

Staff

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

Trinela Cane, Commissioner of Corporate Services

Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services

Joel Lustig, Treasurer

Don Taylor, Manager, Executive Operations

Raj Raman, Mayor's Chief of Staff

John Wong, Technology Support Specialist

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk

Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk

 

 

 

The regular meeting of Council convened at 1:16 PM on December 16, 2014 in the Council Chamber.  Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

(1)        Councillor Colin Campbell disclosed an interest with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 166 Bullock Drive (Delegation Item No. 1, Item No. 1 under Report No. 2, and By-law 2015-2) by nature of being a customer of a business at this location and did not take part in the discussion or vote on this matter.

 


 

2.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES – NOVEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 1, 2014

            Nov 24 minutes   Dec 1 minutes

 

Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

            1)         That the Minutes of the Council Meetings held on November 25 and December 1, 2014, be adopted.

 

Carried

 

 

 

3.         PRESENTATIONS

 

(1)        ONTARIO PROFESSIONAL PLANNERS INSTITUTE
            WINNER OF EXCELLENCE IN PLANNING AWARD
            FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
            STUDIES/REPORT, 2014
            CITY OF MARKHAM BIRD FRIENDLY GUIDELINE (10.0)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That the Excellence in Planning Award for Community Planning & Development presented to the City of Markham by the Ontario Professional Planners Institute for Markham’s Bird Friendly Guidelines, be received.

 

Carried

 

 


 

4.         DELEGATIONS

 

(1)        DELEGATION OF BIRENDAR SINGH
            - ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION FOR
            166 BULLOCK DRIVE (10.5)

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the delegation of Birendar Singh, in opposition to the proposed recommendation regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 166 Bullock Drive, be received.

            (See Item No. 1, Report No. 2 for Council's decision on this matter)

 

Carried

(Councillor Colin Campbell abstained due to conflict)

 

 

 

5.         PETITIONS

 

There were no petitions.

 

 

 

6(a)      REPORT NO. 1 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
            (December 9, 2014)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That Report No. 1 – Development Services Committee comprised of 4 items be received and adopted, except Item No. 2. (See following Item No. 2)

 

(1)        INTENTION TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY UNDER
            PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
            NAME: FRANCIS PIKE HOUSE
            ADDRESS: 7170 HIGHWAY 7 (16.11.3)

            Report

 

1)         That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the Francis Pike House at 7170 Highway 7 be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and,

 

2)         That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,


 

3)         That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,

 

4)         That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        FUTURE URBAN AREA
            CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN
            PROCESS UPDATE (10.0)

            Report

 

1)         That the report and presentation dated December 9, 2014, entitled “Future Urban Area – Conceptual Master Plan Process Update” be received; and,

 

2)         That staff be authorized to hold an Open House in early 2015, to present information to the public on the initial phase of the north Markham Conceptual Master Plan studies; and,

 

3)         That the Regional Municipality of York be requested to review the role and function of the proposed Donald Cousens Parkway extension as part of the York Region Transportation Master Plan Update 2014, including the benefits of the grid system - financial movement of traffic and pedestrians and impact to the environment; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

            Council consented to add the following to the end of Resolution No. 3:

 

            "...including the benefits of the grid system - financial movement of traffic and pedestrians and impact to the environment;"

 


 

(3)        MAIN STREET MARKHAM
            HIGHWAY 407 TO HIGHWAY 7
            PROJECT UPDATE / PURCHASE ORDER
            INCREASE REQUEST (5.10)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Main Street Markham – Highway 407 to Highway 7 – Project Update / Purchase Order Increase Request” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Purchase Order PD 14175 issued to Dagmar Construction be increased in the amount of $400,000 from $11,979,719.40 to $12,379,719.40, inclusive of HST, to cover the additional costs of the project, subject to receipt of the confirmed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) from the Region of York whereby $250,000 of this increase is to be funded by the Region; and,

 

3)         That the 2014 Capital Budget 083-5350-14055-005 ‘Main Street Markham Highway 407 to Highway 7’ be increased in the amount of $400,000, inclusive of HST to be funded from reimbursement from the Region of York for intersection improvements in the amount of $250,000, inclusive of HST and from the Waterworks Reserve for the Watermain at Highway 7 in the amount of $150,000, inclusive of HST; and,

 

4)         That the final treatment of the crosswalks at Highway 7, 2 mid-block crosswalks, and James Scott Road/Princess Street as outlined in this report be endorsed; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(4)        MUNICIPAL ROADS FOR
            SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTRE & PARK (5.10)

            Report

DSC page 155

 

1)         That the report titled “Municipal Roads for Southeast Community Centre & Park” dated December 9, 2014, be received; and,

 

2)         That the extension of the Phase 2 municipal roads immediately south and east of the Park complex with a signalized intersection at 14th Avenue (see Attachment ‘A’) be approved; and,


 

3)         That the Class Environmental Assessment study (EA) cost for Phase 1 and Phase 2 municipal roads, in the estimated amount of $45,739.20 be approved and that approximately 55% be recovered when the adjacent lands are developed by Neamsby Investments Inc.; and,

 

4)         That the design cost for Phase 1 and Phase 2 municipal roads in the estimated amount of $267,000.00 be approved and that approximately 55% be recovered when the adjacent lands are developed by Neamsby Investments Inc. as outlined in the Council resolution dated June 17, 2013 (see Attachment ‘B’); and,

 

5)         That the construction cost for Phase 1 and Phase 2 municipal roads, in the estimated amount of $3,929,800.30 be approved and that approximately 55% is to be recovered when the adjacent lands are developed by Neamsby Investments Inc. as outlined in the Council resolution dated June 17, 2013 (see Attachment ‘B’); and,

 

6)         That the EA and design cost for Phase 1 and Phase 2 municipal roads in the estimated amount of $312,739.20 ($45,739.20 + $267,000.00) be upfront financed by the City from account number 083-5350-14050-005 “E/W Municipal Rd. South of 14th. Middlefield to 270m E”, which has a budget available of $228,500.00; and,

 

7)         That the shortfall amount of $84,239.20 for EA and design and the construction cost of $3,929,800.30 (total of $4,014,039.50) is to be funded through a 2015 Capital budget submission, subject to Council approval; and,

 

8)         That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a construction agreement(s) with Neamsby Investments Inc. in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Administrative Officer for the construction of the Phase 2 municipal road; and,

 

9)         That the tendering process for Phase 2 be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7 Non Competitive Procurement, item 1 (g) which permits a non-competitive procurement process where it is in the City’s best interest, for Neamsby Investments Inc. to award the project to consultants and a general contractor, provided it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering that the overall cost to construct the municipal roads is competitive; and,

 

10)       That the Engineering Department be authorized to provide contract administration services for the Phases 1 and 2 road construction if required by Director of Engineering subject to 2015 Engineering Department Capital budget approval in recommendation 7; and,


 

11)       That The Region of York be requested to fund the signalization of the 14th Avenue and north/ south road intersection; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

 

6(b)      REPORT NO. 2 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
            (December 9, 2014)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

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

 

(1)        1891421 ONTARIO LTD.
            C/O KYLEMORE COMMUNITIES
            PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            APPLICATION TO PERMIT A RETAIL STORE
            WITHIN UNITS 4 AND 5 OF THE EXISTING
            MULTI-UNIT BUILDING AT 166 BULLOCK DRIVE (10.5)

            Memo

 

1)                  That the written submissions from Leo Kong, BV Management Services Inc.; Birendar Singh on behalf of the Board of Directors; a petition with 19 signatures and a petition with 14 signatures regarding the application to permit a Retail Store at 166 Bullock Drive; be received; and,

 

2)         That the deputations by Steve Torok, Emily Chow, Briendar Singh, Joe Bond, Louie Solarino, and Werner Kungl, regarding the application to permit a Retail Store at 166 Bullock Drive; be received; and,

 

3)         That the Development Services Commission report dated December 9, 2014 entitled “Preliminary Report, 1891421 Ontario Ltd. c/o Kylemore Communities, Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application to permit a Retail Store within Units 4 and 5 of an existing Multi-unit building at 166 Bullock Drive, File No. ZA 14 108485”, be received; and,

 

4)         That the record of the Public Meeting held on December 9, 2014, with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment by 1891421 Ontario Ltd. c/o Kylemore Communities to permit a Retail Store within Units 4 and 5 of an existing Multi-unit building at 166 Bullock Drive, File No. ZA 14 108485”, be received; and,


 

5)         That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 14-108485) by 891421 Ontario Ltd. c/o Kylemore Communities to amend Zoning By-law 1229, as amended, be approved; and further,

 

6)         That the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 1229, as amended, be enacted without further notice.

            (By-law 2015-2)

 

Carried

(Councillor Colin Campbell abstained due to conflict)

 

 

(2)        DEVELOPMENT FEE AND BUILDING
            FEE BY-LAWS UPDATE (2015) (10.0)

            Presentation   Report

 

1)         That the Record of the Public Meeting held on December 9, 2014, with respect to the proposed amendments to the Development and Building Fee By-laws be received; and,

 

2)         That the amendment to the “Tariff of Fees for Processing Planning Applications,” By-law 211-83, substantially in the form attached as Attachment "A", be enacted; and,

 

3)         That By-law 2013-225 be repealed and the attached “By-law respecting Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections,” attached as Attachment “B”, be enacted; and further,

 

4)         That the By-laws come into force and take effect on January 1, 2015.

            (By-laws 2015-3 and 2015-4)

 

Carried

 

 


 

6(c)      REPORT NO. 3 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (December 15, 2014)

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

That Report No. 3 – General Committee comprised of 5 items be received and adopted.

 

 

(1)        ONTARIO BAND ASSOCIATION (7.6)

 

1)         That the deputation from Mark Caswell on behalf of the Ontario Band Association application for financial assistance through Celebrate Markham Grant 2015, be received; and,

 

2)         That $1,877.00 be approved toward the 2015 Ontario Band Association Celebrate Markham application.

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        APPROVAL OF FIRST QUARTER
2015 CELEBRATE MARKHAM GRANTS (7.6)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Approval of First Quarter 2015 Celebrate Markham Grants” be received; and,

 

2)         That the following Celebrate Markham events: Chinese New Year Celebration ($10,000), Black History Month ($3,000), and the Tamil New Year Celebration ($4,000) be approved at the 2014 funding level; and,

 

3)         That Staff to bring forward the remaining 2015 Celebrate Markham Grant requests at a future Budget Sub Committee meeting; and,

 

4)         That Staff will bring forward a report to General Committee in January 2015 outlining a proposed approach for administration of the Celebrate Markham grant process with implementation commencing in 2016; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 


 

(3)        PROPOSED 2015 BUDGET SCHEDULE (7.0)

            Report

 

1)         That the report dated December 8, 2014 entitled “Proposed 2015 Budget Schedule” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Budget Sub-Committee meetings to review the proposed 2015 Budget be approved for the dates and times below (subject to change pending appointment of the Chair of the Budget Sub-Committee):

 

Meeting #1 – Friday, January 23, 2015

(9:00 am to 12:00 pm – Canada Room)

 

Meeting #2 – Wednesday, February 4, 2015

(9:00 am to 12:00 pm – Canada Room)

 

Meeting #3 – Monday, February 9, 2015

(9:00 am to 12:00 pm – Canada Room)

 

Meeting #4 – Tuesday, February 10, 2015

(9:00 am to 12:00 pm – Canada Room)

 

Meeting #5 – Wednesday, February 18, 2015

(9:00 am to 12:00 pm – Council Chamber)

 

Meeting #6 – Monday, March 9, 2015

(9:00 am to 12:00 pm – Council Chamber); and,

3)         That the draft presentation on the proposed 2015 Budget (based on the budget status following the February 18th Budget Sub-Committee meeting) for the public meeting be presented at the February 23rd General Committee meeting; and,

 

4)         That a public meeting be held at the Civic Centre in the Council Chamber on Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 at 7:00 pm to receive public feedback on the 2015 Budget; and,

 

5)         That feedback on the public meeting and recommendation of the 2015 Budget be presented at the March 23rd General Committee meeting; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 


 

(4)        DEVELOPMENT CHARGES INDEXING –
JANUARY 1, 2015 (7.11)

            Report

 

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

 

2)         That Council approve an increase in development charges of 0.9%, effective January 1, 2015; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(5)        MUNICIPAL ENERGY PLAN UPDATE (5.7)

            Report              Appendices

 

1)         That Council receives the report titled “Municipal Energy Plan Update” for informational purposes; and,

 

2)         That Staff report back on Markham’s Municipal Energy Plan stage two in 2015 and stage three in 2016, prior to their completion; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 


 

7.         MOTIONS

 

(1)        STANDING COMMITTEE AND
            BUDGET COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (16.24)

 

            Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

            Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the following Standing Committee appointments be adopted for the City of Markham, for a term ending November 30, 2018, to take effect immediately:

 

            General Committee

 

            Finance & Administrative Issues

            Chair:               Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

            Vice-Chair:       Councillor Colin Campbell

 

            Community Services Issues

            Chair:               Councillor Alan Ho

            Vice-Chair:       Councillor Alex Chiu

 

            Environment & Sustainability Issues

            Chair:               Councillor Valerie Burke

            Vice-Chair:       Councillor Karen Rea

 

            Land, Building and Parks Construction Issues

            Chair:               Councillor Colin Campbell

            Vice-Chair:       Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

            Members:       All Members of Council

 

 

            Development Services Committee

 

            Development Services Issues

            Chair:               Regional Councillor Jim Jones

            Vice-Chair:       Councillor Don Hamilton

 

            Economic Development Issues

            Chair:               Councillor Alex Chiu

            Vice-Chair:       Councillor Alan Ho


 

            Transportation Issues

            Chair:               Regional Councillor Joe Li

            Vice-Chair:       Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

                        Members:       All Members of Council

 

Carried by a 2/3 vote of Members present

 

 

            Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell

            Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

 

2)         That the following Budget Committee appointments be adopted for the City of Markham, for a term ending November 30, 2018, to take effect immediately:

 

            Budget Committee

            Chair:               Councillor Logan Kanapathi

            Vice-Chair:       Councillor Amanda Collucci

            Members:         Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

                                    Councillor Alan Ho

                                    Councillor Don Hamilton

                                    Councillor Karen Rea

                                    Councillor Alex Chiu

 

Carried by a 2/3 vote of Members present

 

            Regional Councillor Jim Jones and Regional Councillor Joe Li were not in attendance during the consideration of the appointments for the Standing Committees and Budget Committee.  The consideration of this matter took place immediately following the recess at 3:24 PM.

 

 

 

8.         NOTICES OF MOTIONS

 

(1)        MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
            - RULAND PROPERTIES INC. (6.0 & 8.6)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That the staff be authorized and directed to request Ruland Properties Inc. to agree to extend the term of the Memorandum of Agreement dated June 27, 2013 with respect to the transfer to the City of approximately 6 acres of land within Draft approval Plan of Subdivision 19TM-0101, for a further two years; and,


 

2)         That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized and directed to execute an amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

 

Note:   This motion will be considered by Council on January 13, 2015.

 

 

 

9.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

 

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

 

Received

1-2015             MINISTER OF CITIZENSHIP, IMMIGRATION AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE – CALLING NOMINATIONS FOR ONTARIO'S VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS FOR 2015 (13.0)

                        Letter

                        -     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, 2015).

 

                        -     Ontario Volunteer Service Awards – In recognition of continuous years of service to a single community organization (Deadline for nominations is January 25, 2015)

Carried

 

 

2-2015             LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION FOR C CLUB KARAOKE AND LOUNGE, 8261 WOODBINE AVENUE, SUITE 201 (WARD 2) (3.21)

                        Info

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

                        (Change of ownership and application of a liquor licence for indoor areas previously licenced).

Carried

 

 

3-2015             ANNUAL REPORT FROM MARKHAM'S INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER (16.23)

                        Report

                        The Honourable Donald R. Cameron, ADR Chambers, Integrity Commissioner for the City of Markham, providing their Annual Report covering the period July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.

Carried


 

 

4-2015             LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION FOR HIBIKI JAPANESE CUISINE, 4450 HIGHWAY 7 EAST, UNIT 3 (WARD 3) (3.21)

                        Info

 

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

                        (Change of ownership and application of a liquor licence for indoor areas previously licenced).

Carried

 

 

 

10.       PROCLAMATIONS

 

There were no proclamations.

 

 

 

11.       NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

 

(1)        ROADS AND SIDEWALKS MAINTENANCE DURING
            THE EARLY DECEMBER 2014 SNOW STORM
            - RECOGNITION OF OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT STAFF (12.2.6)

 

Councillor Amanda Collucci acknowledged staff of the City of Markham's Operations Department for their outstanding efforts in plowing and removing the snow on the roads and sidewalks during the recent snow storm in early December 2014.

 

 


 

12.       BY-LAWS

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

That By-laws 2015-2 to 2015-4 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2015-2        1891421 ONTARIO LTD., C/O KYLEMORE COMMUNITIES (ED'S FINE IMPORTS), 166 BULLOCK DRIVE, UNITS 4 AND 5, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

                                    By-law

                                    A by-law to amend By-law 1229, as amended, to permit one retail store as an additional use within the existing multi-unit building on the subject property.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 2 - December 16, 2014 Council Meeting)

Carried

(Councillor Colin Campbell abstained due to conflict)

 

 

BY-LAW 2015-3        A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 211-83, AS AMENDED (A BY-LAW TO PRESCRIBE A TARIFF OF FEES FOR THE PROCESSING OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS)

                                    By-law

                                    (Item No. 2, Report No. 2 - December 16, 2014 Council Meeting)

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2015-4        A BY-LAW RESPECTING CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND CHANGE OF USE PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS (BUILDING BY-LAW)

                                    By-law

                                    (Repeals By-law 2013-225)

                                    (Item No. 2, Report No. 2 - December 16, 2014 Council Meeting)

Carried

 

 


 

13.       IN-CAMERA ITEMS

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following matters (2:05 PM):

 

(1)        MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
 - NOVEMBER 25, 2014 (16.0)

            [Section 239 (2) (b) (c) (e) (f)]

 

(2)        A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 8) (13.7)

            [Section 239 (2) (c)]

 

Carried

 

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

That Council rise from the in-camera session. (2:26 PM)

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

(1)        MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
             - NOVEMBER 25, 2014 (16.0)

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

            1)         That the Council In-camera Minutes dated November 25, 2014 be confirmed.

 

Carried

 


 

(2)        PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD MATTER (WARD 8) (13.7)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

1)         That the confidential report dated December 3, 2014 from the Chief Administrative Officer and City Solicitor regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board matter in Ward 8 be received; and,

 

2)         That staff be authorized to proceed as directed by Council on December 16, 2014.

 

Carried

 

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

That Council recess at 2:27 PM.

Carried

 

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

That Council reconvene at 3:24 PM.

Carried

 

 

 

14.       CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That By-law 2015-5 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2015-5        A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2014.

                                    By-law

Carried

 


 

 

15.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the Council Meeting be adjourned at 3:30 PM.

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________                        _______________________________

Kimberley Kitteringham                                                      Frank Scarpitti

City Clerk                                                                          Mayor

 

(Signed)

 

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