Council Minutes

                                                                                     June 14, 2016, 7:00 PM

                                                                  Council Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre

 

 

 

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 and Acting Director of Human Resources

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

Trinela Cane, Commissioner of Corporate Services

Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services

Joel Lustig, Treasurer

Raj Raman, Mayor's Chief of Staff

Dennis Flaherty, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk

Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk

John Wong, Technology Support Specialist

 

 

 

The meeting of Council convened at 7:15 PM on June 14, 2016 in the Council Chamber.  Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.

 

 

 

Council observed a moment of silence in remembrance of the Orlando mass shooting victims.  Mayor Frank Scarpitti spoke of the vigil in support of the victims and Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) flag raising ceremony held earlier this date.

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

(1)        None declared.

 

 

 

2.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES – MAY 31 AND JUNE 1, 2016

            Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

            1)         That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 31 and June 1, 2016, be adopted.

 

Carried

 

 

3.         PRESENTATIONS

 

There were no presentations.

 

 

 

4.         DELEGATIONS

 

(1)        DELEGATION REGARDING ROOMING HOUSES (10.0)

 

Council consented to hear this delegation by a two-thirds vote of the Members present.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

That the delegation of Bill Gardanis regarding the ongoing issues of rooming houses in Markham be received.

 

Carried

 

 

 

5.         PETITIONS

 

There were no petitions.

 

 

 

6(A)     REPORT NO. 22 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
(June 7, 2016)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That Report No. 22 – Development Services Committee comprised of 3 items be received and adopted, except Item No. 2.  (See following Item No. 2)

 

(1)        APPROVAL OF THE CONTINUATION
            OF THE MARKHAM DESIGNATED HERITAGE
            PROPERTY GRANT PROGRAM (16.11)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Approval of the Continuation of the Markham Designated Heritage Property Grant Program”, dated June 7, 2016, be received; and,

 

2)         That the Markham Designated Heritage Property Grant Program be approved for an additional three year period (2017 to 2019) and be allocated $90,000 in funding from the Markham Heritage Loans Reserve Fund at $30,000 per year for a total cost of $90,000; and,

 

3)         That the surplus funds in capital account #14009 ‘Designated Heritage Property Grant Program’ in the amount of $14,338 will be returned to the Markham Heritage Loans Reserve Fund; and,

 

4)         That the existing reserve fund  “Markham Heritage Loans Reserve Fund” with a fund balance of $260,787 (as of April 30, 2016) continue to be used as the funding source for the program; and, 

 

5)         That By-law 175-81, as amended, (A By-law to Establish a Heritage Fund) be amended as per Appendix “D” to this report to reduce the principal amount in the Heritage Fund; and,

 

6)         That the Markham Designated Heritage Property Grant Program revised Guidelines (attached as Appendix “B” to this report) which includes an amendment to allow an increase in the maximum grant amount from $5,000 to $7,500 for cedar roof replacements at Markham Heritage Estates, be approved for an additional three year period (2017-2019); and,

 

7)         That the criteria to qualify for a grant be amended to state that first-time applicants get priority each year and that repeat applicants will be considered only if annual funding cap is not reached by the first-time applicants; and,

 

8)         That a new by-law be adopted to implement the Markham Designated Property Grant Program (2017-2019) as per Appendix “C” to this report; and further,

 

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

            (By-laws 2016-65 and 2016-66)

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        DELEGATION TO NORDLINGEN, GERMANY (10.16)

            Report

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

1)                  That the report titled “Delegation to Nordlingen, Germany” be received; and,

 

2)                  That the City authorize Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Burke, and Councillor Rea to travel to Nordlingen, Germany, to officially represent the City at celebration events related to Nordlingen’s traditional Historic Wall Festival, and the 15^th Anniversary of the Alliance Agreement to formalize cultural and heritage ties between the Cities of Markham and Nordlingen; and,

 

3)                  That Council approve an expenditure of $2,200.00, to be funded from the Culture & Economic Development Department’s Business Travel Account #6109985201, to cover the costs to be incurred for one Councillor; 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 Deputy Mayor Jack Heath as an additional City’s representative to the celebration events being at Nordlingen, Germany.

 

 

(3)        EATON SQUARE SUBDIVISION
            - EXTERNAL SERVICING AGREEMENT (5.5)

            Report

 

1)         That the report titled “Eaton Square Subdivision - External Servicing Agreement”, be received; and,

 

2)         That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an External Servicing Agreement with the EP Victoria Manors Ltd in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Director of Engineering for the extension of the external sanitary sewer to the Eaton Square subdivision; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

 

6(B)     REPORT NO. 23 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (June 13, 2016)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

That Report No. 23 – General Committee comprised of 10 items be received and adopted, except Item Nos. 3, 5, 6 and 9. (See following Item Nos. 3, 5, 6 and 9)

 

 

(1)        AWARD OF CONTRACT EXTENSION
102-T-08 SERVICING OF ARENA
REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT (7.12)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Award of Contract Extension 102-T-08 Servicing of Arena Refrigeration Equipment” be received; and,

 

2)         That the tender process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7 Non Competitive Procurement, item 1 (c) which states “when the extension of an existing contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial; and,

 

3)         That the contract for 102-T-08 Servicing of Arena Refrigeration Equipment be awarded to Cimco Refrigeration Inc. for the estimated contract value of $594,299.72 inclusive of HST for a contract term of five (5) years (June 2016 to May 2021), subject to an annual CPI % increase (Canada from March to March) starting in Year 2 through to Year 5 (June 2017 to May 2021); and,

 

4)         That the award be funded from the various operating budget accounts for facility maintenance as identified with in the Financial Considerations Section subject to Council approval of the 2017 to 2021 Operating budgets; and,

 

5)         That the Director, Recreation and Senior Manager, Purchasing & Accounts Payable be authorized to exercise the option to renew the contract for an additional five (5) years subject to Council approval of the annual Operating Budgets; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        2017 BUDGET SCHEDULE (7.0)

            Report

 

1)         That the report dated June 13, 2016 entitled “Proposed 2017 Budget Schedule” be received; and,

 

2)         That the following 2017 Budget schedule be approved with the dates and times below:

 

Budget Committee Meeting #1 – Tuesday, October 11, 2016

(9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Canada Room)

 

Budget Committee Meeting #2 – Friday, October 14, 2016

(2 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Canada Room)

 

Budget Committee Meeting #3 – Tuesday, October 18, 2016

(9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Canada Room)

 

Budget Committee Meeting #4 – Friday, October 21, 2016

(9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Canada Room)

 

Budget Committee Meeting #5 – Friday, October 28, 2016

(9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Canada Room)

 

Budget Committee Meeting #6 – Tuesday, November 1, 2016

(9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Council Chamber)

 

Budget Committee Meeting #7 – Tuesday, November 8, 2016

(1 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Canada Room)

 

Public Meeting – Thursday, November 17, 2016

(7 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Council Chamber)

 

Budget Committee Meeting #8 – Tuesday, November 22, 2016

(1 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Canada Room)

 

General Committee Decision – Monday, November 28, 2016

(9 a.m. – Canada Room)

 

Council Decision – Tuesday, December 13, 2016

(7 p.m. – Council Chamber)

 

Press Conference – Wednesday, December 14, 2016

(10 a.m. – Canada Room); and,

 

3)         That the draft presentation on the proposed 2017 Budget (based on the budget status following the November 8, 2016 Budget Committee meeting) for the public meeting be presented at the November 14, 2016 General Committee meeting; and,

 

4)         That Councillor budget requests be forwarded to Andrea Tang, Senior Manager of Financial Planning, by Friday July 29, 2016; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(3)        STATUS OF CAPITAL PROJECTS
AS OF APRIL 30, 2016 (7.0)

            Report     Exhibits A-C

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

1)         That the report dated June 1, 2016 entitled “Status of Capital Projects as of April 30, 2016” be received; and,

 

2)         That the amount of $6,167,829 from the closure of capital projects be transferred to the sources of funding as listed on Exhibit A; and,

 

3)         That the closure of projects as outlined in Exhibit B and C be approved; and,

 

4)         That the Non-Development Charge Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Life-Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund by $255,352 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 $71,947 to the approved amount of $100,000; and,

 

6)         That the Design Capital Contingency Project be topped up, from the Development Charges Reserve, by $1,911 to the approved amount of $100,000; and,

 

7)         That the Waterworks Capital Contingency Project be topped up, from the Waterworks Stabilization/Capital Reserve, by $158,251 to the approved amount of $100,000; and,

 

8)         That the 2013 Capital Project 13840 – Parkland for Surplus School Sites in Upper Unionville and Boxgrove be increased by $50,257 from $6,100,000 to $6,150,257 to be funded from the Parks Cash in Lieu Reserve; and,

 

9)         That the 2013 Capital Project – 13701 – Hwy 7 Watermain Construction and Replacement Program be increased by $836,982 from $3,476,500 to $4,313,482, to be funded from the Waterworks Stabilization/Capital Reserve; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(4)        DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
DECEMBER 31, 2015 RESERVE
BALANCES AND ANNUAL ACTIVITY
OF THE ACCOUNTS (7.11)

            Report     Schedules A-F

 

1)         That the report titled “Development Charges December 31, 2015 Reserve Balances and Annual Activity of the Accounts” be received by Council as required under Section 43(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended; and,

 

2)         That Council approve a new 2016 capital budget with an upset limit of $250,000.00, inclusive of HST impact, for Engineering-related studies required for the upcoming 2018 Development Charges Background Study Update to be funded from Development Charges; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(5)        MUNICIPAL CAPITAL FACILITIES
- MOUNT JOY COMMUNITY CENTRE
- SEASONAL SOCCER DOME (7.0 & 8.2)

            Report

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

1)         That the report entitled “Municipal Capital Facilities - Mount Joy Community Centre – Seasonal Dome” be received; and,

 

2)         That subject to the City entering into a lease with Mount Joy Sports Dome Inc. for that part of the lands municipally known as 6140 16^th Avenue, Markham, depicted in Appendix “A” (the “Markham Sports Dome Lands”) in a form and content satisfactory to the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services and the City Solicitor (the “Mount Joy Lease”), a by-law be passed pursuant to Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001 in a form substantially similar to the draft by-law attached as Appendix “B” to:

 

a.   authorize the City to enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with Mount Joy Sports Dome Inc. for the provision of municipal capital facilities at the  Mount Joy Soccer Dome Lands; and,

b.   exempt the Mount Joy Soccer Dome Lands from taxation for municipal, regional and education purposes. Tax exemption is to be effective from the latter of the following dates: the commencement date of the lease; the date the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement is signed; or the date the tax exemption by-law is enacted; and,

 

3)         That subject to the City and Mount Joy Sports Dome Inc entering into the Mount Joy Lease, Council declares that the Mount Joy Soccer Dome Lands are for the purposes of the municipality and are for public use; and,

 

4)         That subject to the by-law described in Recommendation #2 being passed, the Clerk be directed to give written notice of the by-law to the Minister of Education, and also provide a written notice of the contents of the by-law to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Secretary of any affected school board(s) and the clerk of the Region of York; and further,

 

5)         That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.

            (By-law 2016-69)

 

Carried

 

 

(6)        MARKHAM IN MOTION
- A PATHWAY TO PHYSICAL LITERACY (6.4)

            Report     Attachment

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

1)         That the report “Markham in Motion – A Pathway to Physical Literacy be received; and,

 

2)         That council endorse the following statement:

Now therefore be it resolved that the City of Markham:

·        Recognizes the importance of physical literacy for all residents of the City of Markham;

·        Believes all children and youth should have the opportunity to master fundamental movement skills and develop physical literacy through quality active programming in the City of Markham;

·        Supports opportunities for all residents to develop physical literacy and maintain healthy active lifestyles: and,

 

3)         That Clerks Department forward this statement of endorsement to the York District School Board, York District Catholic School Board and the Region of York for their consideration as support for Physical Literacy in our community; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(7)        SENIORS CENTRE FACILITY
OPERATING AGREEMENT (6.4)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled Seniors Centre Facility Operating Agreement(s) be received: and,

 

2)         That the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services be authorized to execute a Facility Operating Agreement between the Older Adults in Action (O.A.I.A) at 22 Water Street and the City of Markham for the period January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2020 and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and,

 

3)         That the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services be authorized to execute a Facility Operating Agreement between the Thornhill Seniors Club at 7755 Bayview Avenue and the City of Markham for the period of January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2020 and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and,

 

4)         That in future years the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services be authorized to execute facility agreements between the City and both the Thornhill Seniors Centre and the Older Adults in Action at Water Street; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(8)        CANADA 150 COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM
(INTAKE TWO) - GRANT APPLICATION (7.6)

            Report

 

1)         That the report, “Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (Intake Two) – Grant Application”, be received; and,

 

2)         That Council authorizes the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services to apply to the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program for:

·        Option A – City Gateways Refurbishment,

·        Option B – Trees for Tomorrow – with Canada 150 Focus,

·        Option D – Stiver Mill Expansion – Phase 2 excluding expanding the building; and,

 

3)         That staff report back on appropriate funding sources should Markham be successful in obtaining one or more grants; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(9)        NEW PARK SIGNAGE SYSTEM
AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY (6.3)

            Report     Attachment

 

Commissioner Brenda Librecz advised that City staff have been able to condense the sign replacement program from four years to three years.

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

1)         That Council approve a standard park sign (Option #2, Alupanel Panel with 3.25” x 3.25” aluminum posts) as the standard for all park name signs across City parks; and,

 

2)         That approval be granted for implementation of a 4 year program to install parks signage; and,

 

3)         That staff report back on ways to accelerate the installation of parks signage to a 3 year program; and,

 

4)         That staff investigate including the Heritage Logo on park signs within the Heritage Districts; and

 

5)         That staff present the new park signage system and implementation strategy to the Markham Heritage Committee; and,

 

6)         That the 2016 costs for this program be funded from projects 5289 Park Signage – Design & Implementation in the amount of $13,387, 15226 Parks Name & Bylaw Signage in the amount of $66,000 and 16037 Park Signage Implementation Program in the amount of $113,800, totaling $193,187; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(10)      GRANDVIEW PARK IMPROVEMENTS
UNDER SECTION 37 (6.3)

            Report     Appendix A

 

1)         That the report entitled “Grandview Park Improvements under Section 37” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council endorse, in principle, the preferred “Grandview Park Improvement Plan” dated May 3, 2016; and,

 

3)         That staff be authorized to proceed with sub-consultant hires, detailed design, development of working drawings, and tendering of the Grandview Park works to an upset limit of $1,791,994 inclusive of HST; and,

 

4)         That available funds in capital project 81-6150-14402-005 “Thornhill Park Improvements” in the amount of $1,647,015 be used to fund eligible park amenities; and,

 

5)         That the non s. 37 funds approved in 2014 in the amount of $80,000 for tree-planting and walkways be funded 90% from the Development Charges Reserve Fund in the amount of $72,000 and 10% from the Non-DC Capital Contingency in the amount of $8,000; and,

 

6)         That the additional non s. 37 for T-ball diamond relocation and additional landscape buffering in the amount of $64,979 be funded 90% from the Development Charges Reserve Fund in the amount of $58,481 and 10% from the Non-DC Capital Contingency in the amount of $6,498; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

 

6(C)     REPORT NO. 24 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (June 14, 2016)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That Report No. 24 – Development Services Committee comprised of 1 item be received and adopted.

 

(1)        MARKHAM PUBLIC ART
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 13, 2016 (16.0)

 Minutes   Design Presentation - Charity

 

1)         That the minutes of the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee meeting held April 13, 2016 be received for information purposes; and,

 

2)         That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement acceptable to the City Solicitor, Commissioner, Community & Fire Services and Commissioner, Development Services with the donor for the donation, installation, and maintenance of the public art titled ‘Charity’ to be installed in Crescent Park.

 

Carried

 

 

 

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 Logan Kanapathi

 

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

 

Received

25-2016           LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION FOR TEAMPLAY, 8333 KENNEDY ROAD, SUITE 2025 (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

 

 

26-2016           LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION FOR CARIBBEAN CABANA, 7380 MCCOWAN ROAD, UNIT 7 (WARD 8) (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

 

 

27-2016           LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION (RETAIL STORE AUTHORIZATION) FOR AMBER BREWERY, 130 RIVIERA DRIVE, #3 (WARD 8) (3.21)

                        Info

 

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

                        (The premises currently have a manufacturer’s brewery licence)

Carried

 

 

28-2016           MEMORANDUM REGARDING 1820266 ONTARIO INC. (TIMES GROUP INC.), HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW (10.5)

                        Memo

 

                        Memorandum dated June 14, 2016 from the Commissioner of Development Services providing information regarding the application for 1820266 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.), northeast corner of Highway 7 East and Village Parkway, and recommending the enactment of the proposed hold removal by-law with respect thereto.

                        (By-law 2016-67)

Carried

 

 

 

10.       PROCLAMATIONS

 

(1)        PROCLAMATION REQUESTS (3.4)

            Info  AddendumInfo

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

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

 

            -  International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (June 26, 2016).

                        -  World Sickle Cell Day (June 19, 2016).

 

Carried

 

 

 

11.       NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

 

(1)        NINTH LINE TRUCK RESTRICTIONS (5.10)

 

Council was advised that staff will endeavour to obtain the information from York Region on the matter of Ninth Line Truck Restrictions for the June 28, 2016 Council meeting.  If not, the information will be provided to Council in the fall of 2016.

 

 

 

12.       BY-LAWS

 

Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci

Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

That By-laws 2016-62 to 2016-67 and 2016-69 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2016-62      DYNASTY TREE HOLDINGS INC., PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW

                                    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, Blocks 90, 91, 92, 93 and 96, 65M-4479, north and south sides of Tilbury Gate and south side of Northvale Road, east of Bur Oak Avenue and north of 16^th Avenue in the Cornell Community.

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2016-63      COUNTRY WIDE HOMES AT CORNELL INC., PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW

                                    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, Blocks 94, 95, 97 and 98, Registered Plan 65M-4479, which are located on the north and south sides of Northvale Road, east of Bur Oak Avenue and north of 16^th Avenue in the Cornell Community.

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2016-64      ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW

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

                                    -     Part of Lot 17, Concession 9, designated as Blocks 70, 71, 72 and 73, Plan 65M-4362 – Lane.

                                    -     Part of Lots 16 and 17, Concession 9, designated as Blocks 74, 75 and 76, Plan 65M-4362 - Gordon Landon Drive.

                                    -     Part of Lot 17, Concession 9, designated as Block 77, Plan 65M-4362 - Saddlebrook Drive.

                                    -     Part of Lot 16, Concession 9, designated as Blocks 369 and 370, Plan 65M-3759 - Berryman Lane.

                                    -     Part of Lot 16, Concession 9, designated as Block 372, Plan 65M-3759 - Southampton Avenue

                                    -     Part of Lot 16, Concession 9, designated as Block 374, Plan 65M-3759 - Tilbury Gate.

                                    -     Part of Lot 16 and 17, Concession 9, designated as Blocks 371, 373, 375, and 377 - Lane.

                                    -     Part of Lot 16, Concession 9, designated as Block 376, Plan 65M-3759 - Northvale Road.

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2016-65      A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH A DESIGNATED HERITAGE PROPERTY GRANT PROGRAM (2017-2019)

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 22)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2016-66      A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 175-81, AS AMENDED, BEING A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH A HERITAGE FUND

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 22)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2016-67      1820266 ONTARIO INC. (TIMES GROUP INC.), HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW

                                    A by-law to amend By-law 118-79, as amended, to remove the Holding (H) provision, northeast corner of Highway 7 East and Village Parkway, to permit the property to be developed with townhouse dwelling units.

                                    (Communication No. 28-2016)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2016-69      A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN LANDS AS A MUNICIPAL CAPITAL FACILITY (MOUNT JOY SPORTS DOME)

                                    (Item No. 5, Report No. 23)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

 

13.       IN-CAMERA ITEMS

 

Council consented to remove the following Item No. 5 listed on the agenda:

 

(5)        PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (WARD 1 - PARK RENAMING) (6.3)

 

 

Council consented to not resolve into in-camera to consider the following items:

 

(1)        MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
 - MAY 31 AND JUNE 1, 2016 (16.0)

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

 

 

Development Services Committee – June 7, 2016

 

(2)        LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD - HOLD REMOVAL APPLICATION AND APPEAL, 2403502 ONTARIO INC. (WARD 2)

            [Section 239 (2) (e)]

 

 

General Committee – June 13, 2016

 

(3)        A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARDS 2, 4 & 8) (8.6)

            [Section 239 (2) (c)]

 

 

(4)        A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD
ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE (WARD 5) (7.0 & 8.2)

            [Section 239 (2) (c) (f)]

 

 

 

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

 

 

(1)        MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
             - MAY 31 AND JUNE 1, 2016 (16.0)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li

Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

 

            1)         That the Council In-camera Minutes dated May 31 and June 1, 2016 be confirmed.

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        HOLD REMOVAL APPLICATION AND APPEAL
            - WOODBINE BY-PASS AND MARKLAND STREET
            2403502 ONTARIO INC.
            FILE NO. ZA 15 173456 (8.0)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li

Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

 

1)         That the confidential report titled “Hold Removal Application and Appeal – Woodbine By-Pass and Markland Street, 2403502 Ontario Inc. File #: ZA 15 173456”, be received; and,

 

2)         That Council direct the City Solicitor and Staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board (“OMB”) hearing to oppose approval of the Hold Removal Application; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(3)        A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARDS 2, 4 & 8)
(REPORTING OUT OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS (8.6)

Report

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li

Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

 

1)         That the report entitled “Reporting Out of Real Property Acquisitions” be received; and,

 

2)         That Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this report.

 

Carried

 

 

(4)        A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD AND ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE (WARD 5) (7.0 & 8.2)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li

Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

 

            1)         That the confidential report dated June 13, 2016 regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose in Ward 5 be received; and,

 

            2)         That staff be authorized to proceed as directed by Council on June 14, 2016.

 

Carried

 

 

 

14.       CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

That By-law 2016-68 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2016-68      A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 14, 2016.

                                    By-law

 

Carried

 

 

 

15.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That the Council Meeting be adjourned at 8:06 PM.

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

________________________________                                _____________________________

Kimberley Kitteringham                                                            Frank Scarpitti

City Clerk                                                                                Mayor

 

(Signed)