COUNCIL MINUTES
May
3, 2011
Council
Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre
Alternate
formats for this document are available upon request
ROLL
CALL
Mayor Frank
Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional
Councillor Gord Landon, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie Burke,
Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti,
Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Logan Kanapathi,
Councillor Alex Chiu.
STAFF
John Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
Jim Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services
Brenda
Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services
Andy Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
Catherine
Conrad, Town Solicitor
Kimberley Kitteringham, Town
Clerk
Andrew Brouwer, Deputy Town
Clerk
John Wong, Technology
Support Specialist
Dennis
Flaherty, Director, Communications & Community Relations
Joel Lustig,
Treasurer
The Regular
Meeting of Council convened at 7:19 p.m. on May 3, 2011 in the Council Chamber,
Civic Centre. Mayor Frank Scarpitti
presided.
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
(1) Councillor Carolina
Moretti disclosed an interest with respect to In-camera Item No. 3 (Property
Matter - 84 Peter Street), as her son owns the adjacent property at 82 Peter
Street, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on
the question of the approval of such matter.
2. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL MINUTES – APRIL 5 AND 12, 2011
MEETINGS
April
5 April
12
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Don Hamilton
That the
Minutes of the Council Meetings held on April 5 and 12, 2011, be adopted.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS
(1) MANY
FACES OF MARKHAM
RECOGNITION OF WRITING CONTEST
WINNERS (12.2.6)
Council
recognized the Many Faces of Markham Writing Contest Winners:
1st
Place Writing Contest Winner:
- Jordan Hui, Grade
7 Student, Sir Richard W. Scott Catholic Elementary School, Markham.
3rd
Place Writing Contest Winner:
- Chanell Chu,
Grade 7 Student, Sir Richard W. Scott Catholic Elementary School, Markham.
(2) RECOGNITION
OF MARKHAM LITTLE THEATRE
- JENNY’S HOUSE OF JOY WON
BEST PRODUCTION OF A COMEDY
- P.S. UNCLE ANGUS WON BEST
PRODUCTION FOR A DRAMA (12.2.6)
Council extended
congratulations to the Members of Markham Little Theatre for being the only
theatre group to win Best Production in two categories and two Adjudicator
Awards during the same year at the Association of Community Theatres – Central
Ontario (ACT-CO) Awards Gala held on April 2, 2011:
- Jenny’s
House of Joy won Best Production for a Comedy.
- P.S. Uncle
Angus won Best Production for a Drama.
- P.S. Uncle
Angus won Adjudicator Award – Stand-Outs.
- P.S. Uncle
Angus won Adjudicator Award – First Timers.
Council also
recognized the incredible performance and hard work of all the Members of the
Markham Little Theatre. Several members of
the Markham Little Theatre were in attendance, including:
- Terry & Michele Browne
- Neil & Priscilla Marr
- Ron & Margaret Brownsberger
- Rene Vriends
- Lyn Jones
- Maria Cerone
- Angela Stewart
- Sylvia O'Donnell
- Parker Hui
- John Storey
- Penney &
Jim Donevan
4. DELEGATIONS
(1) Council heard the
following delegations with respect to the proposed motion titled “Israeli
Apartheid Week” (3.0):
1) Bernie
Farber, Canadian Jewish Congress, spoke in favour of the proposed motion.
2) Faraz
Rahim Siddiqui spoke in opposition to the proposed motion.
3) Mary-Jo
Nadeau, Faculty for Palestine, spoke in opposition to the proposed motion.
4) Elizabeth
Block, Independent Jewish Voices, spoke in opposition to the proposed motion.
5) Gary
Rewald spoke in support of the proposed motion.
6) Kevin
Knopman spoke in support of the proposed motion.
7) Bruce
“Sasha” Lofquist spoke in opposition to the proposed motion.
8) Rabbi
Martin J. Beman, Shaar Shalom Synagogue, spoke in support the proposed motion.
9) Mikhail
Shapiro spoke in support of the proposed motion.
10) Alex
Targonsky spoke in support of the proposed motion.
11) David
Hummel spoke in support of the proposed motion.
12) Nyshka
Chandran spoke in opposition to the proposed motion.
13) Khaled
Mouammar, Canadian Arab Federation, spoke in opposition to the proposed motion.
14) Ahmed
Ijaz spoke in opposition to the proposed motion.
15) J.A.
MacNeil, Canadians for Justice and peace in the Middle East, spoke in
opposition to the proposed motion.
16) Shaheena
Kharal spoke in opposition to the proposed motion.
17) Gene
Tishauer spoke in opposition to the proposed motion.
18) Rony
Kamenetsky, Alpha Epsilon Pi, spoke in support of the proposed motion.
19) Beca
Bookman, Hillel of Greater Toronto, spoke in support of the proposed motion.
20) Hebba
Fahmy spoke in opposition to the proposed motion.
21) Imran
Kaderdina spoke in opposition to the proposed motion.
22) Naomi
Binderwall, International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network, spoke in opposition to
the proposed motion.
23) Smadar
Carmon spoke in opposition to the proposed motion.
24) Gerald
Diner spoke in support of the proposed motion.
25) Les
Kottler spoke in support of the proposed motion.
26) Shirley
Solomon spoke in support of the proposed motion.
27) Hisham
Ali spoke in opposition to the proposed motion.
28) Talia
Klein Leighton spoke in support of the proposed motion.
29) Jake
Javanshir, NION (Not In Our Name), spoke in opposition to the proposed motion.
Council consented to consider the proposed motion
titled “Israeli Apartheid Week” immediately following the delegations.
(Refer to New/Other Business Item No. 1 with respect
to this motion)
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Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
That Council
recess at 10:02 p.m. and reconvene at 10:05 p.m.
CARRIED
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5. PETITIONS
There were no
petitions considered by Council.
6(a) REPORT NO. 28 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (April
11, 2011)
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by
Councillor Alex Chiu
That Report
No. 28 – General Committee comprised of 2 items be received and adopted.
(1) RESIGNATIONS
- VARLEY-MCKAY ART FOUNDATION
OF MARKHAM (16.24)
1) That the resignations of Howard Back, Alan Bryce, Anna
Hudson , Robert McCulloch, Elizabeth Plashkes and Beverly Schaeffer from the Varley-McKay
Art Foundation of Markham be received with regret and that letters of
appreciation be forwarded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti.
CARRIED
(2) REVISED PROCLAMATIONS POLICY (2.1)
Report Appendix
A Appendix
B
Proclamations
Approved by Council Consistent with Proposed Proclamations Policy
1) That Council approve the Revised Proclamations
Policy (attached as Appendix “A”); and,
2) That Council delegate the authority for
approving or denying requests for proclamations that have been previously
approved by Council within 5 years of the request date to the Clerk; and,
3) That Council delegate the authority for
approving or denying requests for proclamations to the Clerk during Council’s
summer recess if required, subject to the terms of the Proclamations Policy;
and,
4) That
the list of Proclamations be brought forward to Council once a year for
information and review purposes; and further
5) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
6(b) REPORT NO. 29 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE (April 12, 2011)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Don Hamilton
That Report
No. 29 – Development Services Committee comprised of 2 items be received and
adopted.
(1) REQUEST FOR STREET NAME CHANGE
(LALI VIJ DRIVE) (10.14)
Report Attachment
1) That the Town of Markham not approve
the request to rename Highgate Drive to Lali Vij Drive; and,
2) That Development Services Committee consider other commemorative
options as outlined in the report; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(2) AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CLERK
TO ENTER INTO A ROAD
CONSTRUCTION AND
CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE
OWNER
OF KING DAVID INC.
10350 WOODBINE AVENUE
(LD 10 125413, ZA 10 130576
& SC 11 110282) (8.2)
Report Attachment
1) That
the report titled “Authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Road
Construction and Conveyance Agreement with the Owner of King David Inc. 10350 Woodbine Avenue”, be received; and,
2) That
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into
a Road Construction and Conveyance Agreement, registered on title against the
lands at the Owner's expense securing the timing and construction of the roads,
including the provision of financial securities to guarantee construction of
the roads to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Town
Solicitor; and further,
3) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
6(c) REPORT NO. 30 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (May 2,
2011)
Council
consented to add Report No. 30.
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by
Councillor Alex Chiu
That Report
No. 30 – General Committee comprised of 2 items be received and adopted.
(1) MINUTES OF THE APRIL 12, 2011
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE
(16.0)
Minutes
1) That
the Minutes of the April 12, 2011 Environmental Issues Committee be received
for information purposes; and,
2) That
the funding application from Kim Omoto requesting $5000.00 for a rain garden
and outdoor classroom at St. Patrick's School be approved; and,
3) That
the funding application from Pedral Cheng (Group Commissioner, 3rd Unionville -
Scouts Canada) requesting $2,400 for an educational and aerial photo/natural
heritage signage at Milton Fierheller Park be approved; and,
4) That
the funding application from Jeanette McLellan (teacher at James Robinson
Public School) requesting $4,272.00 for a wheelchair accessible sensory garden
be approved; and,
5) That
the funding application from Ken Harris, Lions Club Project Committee
requesting $2,500.00 for native plant material and educational and aerial
photo/natural heritage signage at Carman Lewis Park be approved; and,
6) That
the funding application from Peter Davis, Project Coordinator, Ontario Streams
requesting $7,000.00 for plant material as part of a Little Rouge and Robinson
Creek rehabilitation initiative be approved provided that all Town of Markham
and Ministry of Natural Resources approvals and permits are obtained and that
they work with the Town of Markham Parks staff on delivery of this project;
and,
7) That
the remaining $3000.00 be used for the Native North American Plant Society to
do a republication of the two brochures and a Workshop in the Fall 2011; and,
8) That the funding application by 10,000 Trees for the Rouge Valley
requesting $23,000 for tree planting at 14th Avenue west of Reesor
Rd. in Bob Hunter Park be approved; and,
9) That the funding application by Friends of the Rouge Watershed
requesting $30,000 for tree planting at four restoration sites within the Town
of Markham be approved; and,
10) That
the funding application by Evergreen requesting $27,530 for restoration
plantings and stewardship events in a number of parks within the Town of
Markham be approved; and further,
11) That
the funding application by LEAF requesting $30,000 to provide expert advice
through on site consultations, for appropriate species selection, delivery,
planting and post-planting maintenance education, in their comprehensive
subsidized Backyard Tree Planting program be approved.
CARRIED
(2) 2011 TAX RATES AND LEVY BY-LAW (7.3)
Report Appendix
A
1) That
a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling $517,981,893 required by
the Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, and Boards of Education in
a form substantially similar to the attached Appendix and satisfactory to the
Town Solicitor and to provide for the mailing of notices requesting payment of
taxes for the year 2011, as set out as follows, be approved; and,
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Town of Markham:
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$112,098,245
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Region of York:
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$218,725,180
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School Boards:
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$187,158,468
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Total
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$517,981,893
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2) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(By-law 2011-100)
CARRIED
6(d) REPORT NO. 31 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE (May 3, 2011)
Council consented
to add Report No. 31.
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Don Hamilton
That
Report No. 31 – Development Services Committee comprised of 3 items be received
and adopted.
(1) UPPER UNIONVILLE INC.
NORTHEAST CORNER OF 16TH
AVENUE AND KENNEDY ROAD
WITHIN THE BERCZY VILLAGE
SECONDARY PLAN AREA
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS
(SU 10 118874 (19TM-10003) AND
ZA 10 118878) (10.7, 10.5)
Report
App
A App
B App
C App
D App
E
1) That
the deputation by Jeanne Ker-Hornell regarding the development by Upper
Unionville Inc. and heritage issues, with respect to preservation of the Berczy
House on the Beckett Farm, be received; and
2) That
the report entitled “Upper Unionville Inc., Northeast corner of 16th
Avenue and Kennedy Road within the Berczy Village Secondary Plan area, Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval and
implementing Zoning By-law Amendments, File No.’s: SU 10 118874 (19TM-10003) and ZA 10
118878”, dated April 12, 2011, be received; and,
3) That draft plan of subdivision 19TM-10003 submitted by Upper Unionville
Inc., be draft approved subject to the
conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’; and,
4) That
the application submitted by Upper Unionville Inc. to amend Zoning By-laws
304-87 and 177-76, as amended, be approved and the draft by-laws attached as
Appendices ‘B’ and ‘C’, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
5) That conditional 2013 servicing
allocation for 300 single detached units (1,110 pop.) be granted to plan of
subdivision 19TM-10003
from the
total allocation for the Berczy Village Secondary Plan area, assigned in
accordance with the January 18, 2011 staff report on servicing allocation;
6) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a No
Presale Agreement with the Owner of Plan 19TM-10003 which agreement shall be
registered on title, committing the Owner to:
Not enter into any agreements of purchase and sale with end users for
the lands, until such time as:
a. the Town of Markham approves a transfer of
servicing allocation to this development that is not dependent upon the
construction of infrastructure;
or,
b. i. York Region has advised in writing that it is no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to the
expected completion of the Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer and,
ii. The Council of the Town of Markham has allocated adequate available
water supply and sewage servicing capacity to the subject development;
or,
c. the Regional Commissioner of
Environmental Services confirms servicing capacity for this development by a
suitable alternative method and the Town of Markham allocates the capacity to
this development.
AND
Not enter into any agreements of purchase and sale with non end
users for the subject lands unless the agreement of purchase and sale contains
a condition that requires the purchaser and any subsequent purchasers to enter
into a separate agreement with the Town of Markham, which agreement shall be
registered on title, committing the new Owner to the same terms as set out in
items a, b and c above; and,
7) That the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the
servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
and,
8) That the Region of York be advised of
the servicing allocation for this development; and,
9) That
the applicant provide to the Town the 30% payment of the required subdivision
processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 211-83, as
amended by By-law 2011-61); and further,
10) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(2) TOOLS
TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN MARKHAM CENTRE (10.16)
Report Att
A Att
B Att
C Att
D Att
E Att
F Att
G
1) That
the report entitled “Tools to Promote Economic Development Within Markham
Centre” be received; and,
2) That
Staff be authorized to commence the process to establish the Markham Centre
Secondary Plan Area (OPA 21), shown on Attachment D, as a Community Improvement
Project Area; and,
3) That
Staff be authorized and directed to undertake the process, including the
preparation of a business case and consultation with stakeholders, to
incorporate a municipal services corporation pursuant to section 203 of the Municipal Act, for further designation as an Economic
Development Corporation; and,
4) That
a by-law be adopted to establish Markham Centre as shown on Attachment D hereto, as a Community
Improvement Project Area; and,
5) That
Staff be authorized to schedule a public meeting in conjunction with the May
31, 2011 Council meeting to consider the draft Community Improvement Plan,
attached as Appendix G, identifying a strategic framework for potential
community improvement projects in Markham Centre; and further,
6) That
staff be authorized directed to do all things necessary, including the
execution of any necessary documents by the Chief Administrative Officer, or
others delegated by him, to give effect to the recommendations of this report.
CARRIED
(3) WORLD PARKING SYMPOSIUM VIII
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, JUNE 26 –
29, 2011, AND
SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY SUMMIT
2011
VANCOUVER, OCTOBER 30 –
NOVEMBER 2, 2011 (11.12)
1) That
approval be given to Regional Councillor Gord Landon to attend the World
Parking Symposium VII being held in Niagara-on-the-Lake, on June 26-29, 2011,
and the Sustainable Mobility Summit 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia, on
October 30-November 2, 2011; and,
2) That
the expenses related to the attendance of the conference be charged to the Transportation
Budget; and,
3) That
approval be given to Councillor Alan Ho to attend the Sustainable Mobility
Summit 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia, on October 30-November 2, 2011; and
further,
4) That
the expenses related to the attendance of the conference be charged to the Transportation
Budget.
CARRIED
7. MOTIONS
(1) CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF
CAMBRIDGE ON THE OCCASION OF
THEIR WEDDING, APRIL 29, 2011 (12.2.6)
Moved by
Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by
Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That Council, on behalf
of the Town of Markham, extend official greetings and congratulations to Their
Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the occasion of their
wedding, and that Markham residents be provided an opportunity to participate
in sending official greetings and congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge:
“Whereas
the Town of Markham located in the Region of York, Ontario Canada, and settled
in 1792, has a distinguished heritage and history; and
Whereas Markham was named after William Markham, the
Archbishop of York by, John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant-Governor of
Upper Canada; and
Whereas
John Graves Simcoe deeded Crown lands on behalf of His Majesty, King George III
to the earliest settlers of Markham; and
Whereas Markham was acknowledged
for the preservation of its great cultural heritage on August 2, 2000 by the Heritage
Canada Foundation as the first recipient of the Prince of Wales Prize for
stewardship of the built heritage, honouring Markham’s exemplary commitment to
the preservation of built heritage within its boundaries; and
Whereas Markham was further recognized for its
heritage conservation and promotion as the first recipient of the Lieutenant
Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Community Leadership on February 20, 2009
at Queen's Park in Toronto; and
Whereas Markham is the founding home of The Governor
General’s Horse Guards, originally founded by Colonel John Button in 1810
(Button’s troops), and who, along with many other Markham residents, served
courageously in the Great Wars and serve today in war and peace; and
Whereas the Royal wedding of the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge was celebrated around the world, and Markham, as the most ethnically
diverse municipality in Canada, shared in the celebration of the Royal wedding
through its many residents; and
Whereas Markham with great
pleasure shares in the joy and celebration of the historic Royal wedding of the
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge;
Therefore, be it resolved:
1) That Council, extend official greetings
and congratulations to Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge, and wishes for a long and happy marriage; and,
2) That Council make provisions for all
Markham residents to extend their best wishes, congratulations and greetings to
the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge through an official registry at the Town of
Markham; and,
3) That Council forward this public
registry to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge; and further,
4) That Council also extend an invitation
to the Royal Family to visit, explore and enjoy the rich heritage communities
of Markham as part of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
marking the 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the
thrones of seven countries.
God Save the Queen.
CARRIED
(See following motion to consider the matter)
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
That Council consider the matter titled “Congratulations to the Duke
and Duchess of Cambridge on the Occasion of Their Wedding”
CARRIED
(2/3 Vote was
requested & obtained)
8. NOTICES OF MOTIONS
There were no
notices of motions considered.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Council
consented to add Sub-Communication Nos. 7) to 10) to Communication No. 33-2011.
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
33-2011 Communications with
respect to the item titled “Israeli Apartheid Week” received from:
1) Farhana Abidi.
2) Nova Moffat.
3) Munazzah Shirwani.
4) Ruba Khan.
5) Hebba Fahmy.
6) Khaled Mouammar, National
President, Canadian Arab Federation.
7) Sydell Waxman.
8) Marjorie Smith and Mark
Litwack.
9) Brian Gordon.
10) Bruce “Sasha” Lofquist.
(New/Other Businesses Item No. 1) (3.0)
Communications
CARRIED
Referred to all Members of
Council
34-2011 Municipal
Information Form for Liquor Licence Application, 7255 Warden Avenue (Ward 8) -
Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal
Information Form for Monte Carlo Inn and Suites Downtown Markham, (New premises
and new liquor licence application). (3.21)
Letter
CARRIED
35-2011 Temporary
Extension Application of Liquor Sales Licence, Jakes on Main Pub & Grille,
202 Main Street Unionville:
- Requesting an approval from the Town of
Markham to temporarily extend their existing patio liquor licence. The proposed extension with a maximum capacity
of 150 will be utilized in conjunction with the Unionville Village Community
Festival from June 3 to 5, 2011. (3.21)
Letter
CARRIED
36-2011 Temporary Extension Application of Liquor Sales Licence, Markham
District Veterans Association, 7 Washington Street Markham:
- Requesting an approval from
the Town of Markham to temporarily extend their existing liquor licence to the
parking lot area. The proposed
extension will be utilized during their Multicultural Day and Pot Luck Fiesta
and BBQ being held on June 24, 2011. (3.21)
Letter
CARRIED
37-2011 Councillor Carolina
Moretti - Forwarding a request to close the following roads on July 1, 2011 to
facilitate the Canada Day Celebrations being held at Milne Park:
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- McCowan Road from
Bullock Drive to South Unionville Avenue.
- McCowan
Road and Heritage Road.
- Highway
7 – east and west of McCowan Road.
8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- McCowan
Road north of South Unionville Avenue (rolling closures). (3.5)
Info
CARRIED
38-2011 Ed Joaquin,
Chairman, Markham Village Music Festival Committee - Forwarding a request to
close various streets to facilitate the 2011 Markham Village Music Festival as
follows:
Friday,
June 17, 2011 (4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.)
A. Main
Street north from Hwy 7 to south Parkway Avenue / Bullock Drive
B. Access
from Main Street Markham is closed to
a) Wilson Street to Water Street.
b) Robinson Street to Water Street.
c) Robinson Street to George Street.
d) Dublin Street.
Saturday,
June 18, 2011 (7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
A.
Main Street
Markham north from Highway 7 to South of Parkway Avenue/Bullock Drive.
B. Access east from Main Street
Markham is closed to
a) Centre Street.
b) Robinson Street.
c) Dublin Street.
C. Access west from Main Street
Markham is closed to
a) Thompson Court.
b) Robinson Street.
c) Wilson Street. (3.5.2)
Info
CARRIED
39-2011 Eric Cheng, The
Cross-Cultural Communication Services Association (TCCSA) - Forwarding a
request to close various streets to facilitate the Sedan Chair being held on
May 14, 2011 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. as follows:
- North
of Town Centre Blvd & Cox Blvd.
- South
of Wallis Way & Town Centre Blvd.
- Apple
Creek Blvd & west of Warden Ave.
- Apple
Creek Blvd & Town Centre Blvd.
- Apple Creek Blvd & east of Whitehall Dr. (3.5)
Info
CARRIED
10. PROCLAMATIONS
(1) PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)
Info
Moved by Councillor
Alan Ho
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
1) That
the following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:
- Israel
Independence Day (May 10, 2011)
- Armenian National Day (May
28, 2011)
- Jumpstart Day (May 28, 2011)
- South Asian Heritage Month (May 2011); and,
2) That the Israeli flag be raised at the
Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre for the Israel Independence Day; and,
3) That the Armenian Flag be raised at the Anthony Roman
Markham Civic Centre for the Armenian National Day; and further,
4) That
the Communications and Community Relations Department be requested to publish
the above proclamations in the local newspapers.
CARRIED
11. NEW/OTHER BUSINESSES
(1) ISRAELI APARTHEID WEEK (3.0)
Race
Relations Comments
Moved by
Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Whereas Markham is the most culturally diverse
community in Canada; and,
Whereas Markham is striving to promote our community
as a harmonious place to live and work, and one which recognizes that
discrimination against any group or individual is a disservice to all; and,
Whereas Markham is recognized as a leader in diversity
and in 2010 launched its ground breaking Diversity Action Plan titled Everyone Welcome to serve as the basis of a ten-year
strategy to further promote unity and inclusiveness; and,
Whereas Markham has proudly declared its commitment to
the removal of barriers and to the promotion of the value of human rights and
diversity by joining more than 35 other Canadian municipalities in the
Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination; and,
Whereas Markham takes immense pride in engaging its
vibrant communities through year-round celebrations, proclamations and flag
raisings that reflect its rich history and diversity, such as but not limited
to: Actifest, Black History Month Awards, Canada Day Celebration, Channukah
Menorah lighting Celebration, Chinese New Year Celebration, Christmas tree
lighting Celebration, India Independence Day, Israel Independence Day flag
raising, Junior Achievement’s Diversity Day, Many Faces of Markham, Markham
Fair, Markham Village Music Festival, Milliken Children’s Festival, Pakistan
National Day, Philippine Week, Seniors’ events, South Asian Heritage Month,
Taste of Asia, Pride Week flag raising, Thornhill Festival, Unionville
Festival, and Yom HaShoah, all of which underscore our philosophy of “One
Family, One Markham, One Canada”; and,
Whereas the
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “Apartheid” as racial segregation;
specifically: a former policy of segregation and political and economic
discrimination against non-European groups in the Republic of South Africa;
and,
Whereas in February 2010, the Ontario Legislature
adopted a resolution condemning “Israeli Apartheid Week”; and,
Whereas “Israeli Apartheid Week” has been occurring
for years on some university and college campuses in Ontario and Canada and may
lead to divisiveness, an atmosphere of hostility and a feeling of unease among
communities; and,
Therefore, be it resolved:
1) That
Markham Council denounces the use of the term “Israeli Apartheid”, and
2) That
Markham Council encourages all those involved in organizing and participating
in these activities to use language that endorses solidarity with all peoples,
and allows for a safe environment for constructive dialogue that creates a
better understanding that leads to solutions aimed at advancing peace, equity
and inclusion for all; and,
3) That a
copy of this resolution be circulated to the Association of Universities and
Colleges of Canada, the Students Against Israeli Apartheid, Hillel of Greater
Toronto, B’Nai Brith Campus, the Canadian Jewish Congress, the Coalition of
Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination (CMARD), the Prime Minister of
Canada, the Premier of Ontario; and further,
4) That
Markham Council continue to demonstrate its leadership and commitment to “One
Family, One Markham, One Canada”.
CARRIED BY A RECORDED VOTE (12:1)
(See following recorded vote)
Council consented to consider the proposed motion titled
“Israeli Apartheid Week” immediately following the delegations with respect
thereto.
YEAS: Mayor
Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones,
Regional Councillor Gord Landon, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie
Burke, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina
Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Alex Chiu.
(12)
NAYS: Councillor
Logan Kanapathi. (1)
“Whereas Markham is the most culturally
diverse community in Canada; and,
Whereas Markham
stands proudly in its commitment to the inclusion and integration of all
communities, in its appreciation of differences in all peoples, and in its
rejection of inflammatory language that labels supporters of Israel as racists and
lessens their feelings of security; and,
Whereas Markham is striving to promote our
community as a harmonious place to live and work, and one which recognizes that
discrimination against any group or individual is a disservice to all; and,
Whereas Markham is striving to promote our
community as a harmonious place to live and work, and one which recognizes that
discrimination against any group or individual is a disservice to all; and,
Whereas Markham is recognized as a leader
in diversity and in 2010 launched its ground breaking Diversity Action Plan
titled “Everyone Welcome” to serve as the basis of a ten-year strategy to
further promote unity and inclusiveness; and,
Whereas Markham has proudly declared its
commitment to the removal of barriers and to he promotion of the value of human
rights and diversity by joining, along with more than 35 other Canadian
municipalities, the Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and
Discrimination; and,
Whereas Markham takes immense pride in
engaging its vibrant communities through year-round celebrations, proclamations
and flag raisings that reflect its rich history and diversity, such as but not
limited to: Actifest, Black History Month Awards, Canada Day Celebration,
Channukah Menorah lighting Celebration,
Chinese New Year Celebration, Christmas tree lighting Celebration, India
Independence Day, Junior Achievement’s Diversity Day, Many Faces of Markham,
Markham Fair, Markham Festival, Milliken Children’s Festival, Pakistan National
Day, Philippine Week, Seniors’ events, Taste of Asia, Thornhill Festival,
Unionville Festival, and Yom HaShoah,
all of which underscore our philosophy of “One Family, One Markham, One
Canada”; and,
Whereas the
Mirriam-Webster Dictionary defines “Apartheid” as an Afrikaans word meaning:
racial segregation; specifically
the institutionalized policy of segregation and
political and economic discrimination against non-European groups in the
Republic of South Africa; and,
Whereas Apartheid
South Africa was based on a theory and practice of racial discrimination that
negated the most fundamental principles of equal human worth; and,
Whereas
Markham recognizes that any comparison of Israel to Apartheid South Africa or
Nazi Germany demonstrates the difference between legitimate criticism and
anti-semitism; and,
Whereas the Ontario Legislature unanimously
adopted a resolution condemning “Israeli Apartheid Week”; and,
Whereas Israeli Arabs have the right to own
property, vote and have members in the Knesset that Israeli Arabs study in all
Israeli universities and live in peace in cities such as Haifa, Jaffa, Tel Aviv
and Jerusalem; and,
Whereas “Israel Apartheid Week”, which has
now occurred for 7 consecutive years on some university and college campuses in
Ontario and Canada, can lead to divisiveness and anti-Semitic harassment,
intimidation, intolerance and bullying both on campus and off; and,
Whereas Markham values its relationship
with the State of Israel and will be leading a Trade Mission to Israel in May,
2011 as part of the Economic Strategy’s Global Markham program in order to
promote Markham as a preferred investment location for information and
communication technology, medical devices, New Media and other related
high-tech companies; and,
Whereas Markham believes in a Canada of
inclusion not division; of tolerance and constructive dialogue not division;
and,
Whereas Israel Apartheid Week has nothing
to do with respect for human rights, the alleviation of human suffering or the
furtherance of constructive dialogue to advance peace; and,
Whereas Markham condemns this event which
repeatedly singles out and condemns Israel year after year and creates a
hateful environment that offends not only our sense of fairness, but also our
core Canadian values of freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law;
Therefore, be it resolved:
1) That Markham Council call on all
Canadian universities and colleges to join the Government of Ontario and the
Federal government by clearly and unambiguously condemning such activities on
campus or University property, (or as part of any activity under the
jurisdiction of the University); and,
2) That Markham Council direct staff
to broaden the subject matter of the lecture series previously endorsed by this
Council to address the Maclean’s “Too Asian” article to include a discussion of
anti-semitic hate speech; and,
3) That Markham Council continue to
demonstrate its leadership and commitment to “One Family, One Markham, One
Canada”; and further,
4) That a copy of this resolution be
circulated to all Canadian universities and colleges, the Canadian Federation
of Students, the Students Against Israeli Apartheid, Hillel of Greater Toronto,
the Canadian Jewish Congress, the Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism
and Discrimination (CMARD), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM),
the Prime Minister of Canada, the Premier of Ontario, the Association of
Universities and Colleges of Canada, and UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.”
(2) RESCHEDULE COUNCIL AND
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC
MEETING (16.23)
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
1) That the Council
meeting scheduled for May 24, 2011 be rescheduled to May 31, 2011, 7:00 p.m.;
and,
2) That the Development
Services Public Meeting scheduled for May 31, 2011 be rescheduled to May 24,
2011, 7:00 p.m.
CARRIED
12. BY-LAWS
Council
consented to add By-law 2011-100.
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Valerie Burke
That By-laws 2011-91
to 2011-98 and By-law 2011-100 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2011-91 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not
subject to Part Lot Control (Norvalley Homes Ltd., [A Filice], south of Highway
7 and east of Main Street Unionville, Lots 1-3, 65M-4097).
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2011-92 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not
subject to Part Lot Control (Amber Plain Investments Limited, north of
Hawksbury Road and west of Fred McLaren Boulevard, Lots 1-13 and Block 15, Plan
65M-4247 and Block 11, Plan 65M-4229)
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2011-93 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of
the Town of Markham (Part of Block 154, Plan 65M-3788 save and except Part 1,
Plan 65R-29669 – Tidewater Street)
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2011-94 A by-law to change a certain street name in the Town of Markham
(Ballybunion
Road to Royal West Road).
(Item 2, Report No. 25, April 5, 2011 Council)
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2011-95 A by-law to change a certain street name in the Town of Markham
(James
Parrot Avenue to James Parrott Avenue)
(Item 2, Report No. 25, April 5, 2011 Council)
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2011-96 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of
the Town of Markham (Block 184, Plan 65M-3251 and Block 236, Plan 65M-3216 -
Castlemore Avenue; Block 218, Plan 65M-3376 - Cynthia Jean Street; Block 219,
Plan 65M-3376 - Viscount Drive; Block 222, Plan 65M-3376 - William Berczy Boulevard)
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2011-97 A by-law to amending Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Mintrock
Inc., 9442 Markham Road, west of Markham Road and north of 16th
Avenue - Remove (H) Hold provision to permit the development of three
commercial buildings and associated parking.
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2011-98 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not
subject to Part Lot Control (Dovcom Realty Inc., Lots 7, 8 and 15 to 35
inclusive and Blocks 36 to 47 inclusive, Plan 65M-4233, south of Fred McLaren
Boulevard and west of Roy Rainey Avenue)
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2011-100 A by-law to provide for the levy and collection of sums required
by The Corporation of the Town of Markham for the year 2011 and to provide for
the mailing of notices demanding payment of taxes for the year 2011
(Item No. 2, Report No. 30)
By-law
CARRIED
13. IN-CAMERA ITEMS
Council
consented to not resolve into in-camera session to consider Item Nos. 1 to 6.
REPORT
OF GENERAL COMMITTEE – April 11, 2011
(1) BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (16.24)
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor
Alan Ho
1) That
the following persons be appointed to the Canada Day Committee with a
term ending December 31, 2011:
Perry
Chan
Taylor
Huff
June
Lee
Kai
Mark
Mandy
Ou
Peter
Still
Irene
Tse
CARRIED
REPORT
OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE – April 12, 2011
(2) ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD APPEALS
ARYEH CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
8293 AND 8303 WARDEN AVENUE
MARKHAM CENTRE PLANNING DISTRICT (8.0)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Don Hamilton
1) That the presentation at the April 12,
2011 Development Services Committee
In-camera meeting by Kate Lyons, of Goodmans LLP, Legal Counsel, and
Scott Heaslip, Senior Planner, providing an update on the status of the Ontario
Municipal Board hearing for Aryeh Construction Limited,
8293 and 8303 Warden Avenue, be received for information; and
2) That the following resolutions be
referred to staff to report back with an update to the Development Services
Committee:
“That a Working Group be formed consisting of Mayor Frank Scarpitti,
Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Councillor Don Hamilton, the Chief
Administrative Officer, the Commissioner of Development Services, and staff, to
continue negotiations with the applicant; and,
That Staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.”
CARRIED
(3) PROPERTY
MATTER - 84 PETER STREET (10.0)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Valerie Burke
1) That
the proposed recommendation with respect to the property at 84 Peter Street be
received; and,
2) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this recommendation.
CARRIED
(Councillor Carolina Moretti abstained
- See following declaration)
Councillor Carolina Moretti disclosed an interest with respect to In-camera
Item No. 3 (Property Matter - 84 Peter Street), as her son owns the adjacent
property at 82 Peter Street, and did not take part in the consideration or
discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
REPORT
OF GENERAL COMMITTEE – May 2, 2011
(4) A PROPOSED OR PENDING
ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND
BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL
BOARD (6.0)
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
1) That
the recommendation as outlined in the May 3, 2011 Council In-camera Agenda
regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the
municipality or local board be received; and,
2) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this recommendation.
CARRIED
(5) LAND
ACQUISITION MATTERS (8.6)
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
1) That
the confidential report dated May 3, 2011 from the Chief Administrative Officer
and Town Solicitor regarding a land acquisition matter be received; and,
2) That
Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this report.
CARRIED
(6) PROPOSED
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY (8.6)
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
1) That
the confidential report dated April 26, 2011 from the Chief Administrative
Officer and Town Solicitor regarding a proposed land acquisition matter be
received; and,
2) That
Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this report.
CARRIED
14. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
That By-law 2011-99
be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2011-99 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of May
3, 2011.
(Council Meeting No. 8, 2011)
By-law
CARRIED
15. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
That the meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 10:19 p.m.
_________________________________ _____________________________
KIMBERLEY
KITTERINGHAM FRANK
SCARPITTI
TOWN CLERK MAYOR
(Signed)