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                                                                                                  COUNCIL MINUTES

                                                                                    May 29, 2012, 7:00 p.m.

                                                                  Council Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre

                                                                                                     Meeting No. 11

 

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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

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services

Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor

Kimberley Kitteringham, Town Clerk

Alida Tari, Council/Committee Coordinator

Joel Lustig, Treasurer

Dennis Flaherty, Director, Communications & Community Relations

Bill Wiles, Manager of By-law Enforcement and Licensing

John Wong, Technology Support Specialist

Stephen Chait, Director of Economic Development

Laurie Rose, Mayor's Chief of Staff

 

 

The regular meeting of Council convened at 7:18 p.m. on May 29, 2012 in the Council Chamber.  Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.

 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That Council recess at 7:19 p.m. in order to continue the Public Information Meeting that commenced at 6:00 p.m. on the Adoption of City Status for Markham.

 

CARRIED

Council re-convened the meeting at 7:34 p.m.

 

 


 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

(1)        None declared.

 

 

 

2.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES – MAY 15, 2012

            Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

            1)         That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 15, 2012, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         PRESENTATIONS

 

There were no presentations.

 

 

 

4.         DELEGATIONS

 

(1)        PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ZONING BY-LAW 28-97, AS AMENDED,
            RESPECTING PARKING
PROVISIONS IN THE TOWN OF MARKHAM
            - DELEGATIONS (10.0)

            (Item No. 1, Report No. 35) (By-law 2012-122)

 

            The following individuals addressed Council and spoke in opposition to the Proposed Amendments to By-law 28-97, as amended:

 

1.         Alan Meddick,

2.         Zuzana Zila

3.         Joyce Ramer

4.         Brenda DiNallo

5.         Karen Rea

6.         Phil Richardson

7.         Donna Bush

8.         Bhupen Kharia

9.         David Atherton

            (Shayla Ott-Emery – Request to speak withdrawn)


 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

That Council consider the proposed recommendation regarding Proposed Amendments to Zoning By-Law 28-97, as amended, immediately following the delegations with respect thereto.

(See Item No. 1, Report No. 35 for Council decision on this matter)

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

That Council consider By-law 2012-122 regarding Proposed Amendments to Zoning By-Law 28-97, as amended, immediately following the consideration of the proposed motion with respect thereto.

(See By-law Section for the enactment of 2012-122)

CARRIED

 

 

 

5.         PETITIONS

 

There were no petitions.

 

 


 

6(a)      REPORT NO. 32 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (May 7, 2012)

 

Council consented to separate Item No. 1 of Report No. 32.

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

 

That Report No. 32 – General Committee comprised of 1 item, as amended, be received and adopted.

 

 

(1)        ADOPTION OF CITY STATUS FOR MARKHAM (7.0)

            Report  Presentation

 

Whereas Markham’s motto “Leading While Remembering” will continue to underscore our future direction; and,

 

Whereas Markham’s communities such as Markham, Milliken Mills, Thornhill and Unionville including villages and hamlets will remain integral to Markham’s identity, and our rich heritage will continue to reflect who we are and where we have come from regardless of our municipal status; and,

 

Whereas Markham has its own thriving local economy and has demonstrated leadership in information technology, telecommunications and life sciences with more than 900 high-tech and life-sciences companies and employing more than 31,000 people;      and,

 

Whereas Markham’s Green Print, community sustainability plan, positions Markham among other leading world cities who are dedicated to sustainable management of growth - balancing the pillars of economy, social/culture, and environment; and,

 

Whereas as a Corporation the Markham brand represents innovation and entrepreneurialism in our service delivery approaches – from roads to leisure services to public safety and energy security;  and,

 

Whereas Markham is successfully leveraging the global economy through our international business missions, partnerships, our diverse people and investments           in a highly competitive environment among other cities; and,

 

Whereas Markham has the potential to continue to grow as a tourism destination based on its rich sports, entertainment and cultural venues, and world class retail opportunities; and,


 

Whereas Markham is the only Town among the 16 largest municipalities in Canada; and, Whereas Markham is: fiscally responsible and financially sound, globally connected, strategically focused, diverse, leads while remembering, and is sustainable; and,

 

Whereas Markham is a City in every way but name;

 

Now therefore be it resolved that:

 

1)         That the report dated May 7, 2012 provided to General Committee on May 7, 2012, titled “Adoption of a By-law to Change the Name of The Corporation of the Town of Markham to “The Corporation of the City of Markham”, be received; and;

 

2)         That Council approve the adoption of City status for Markham effective July 1, 2012; and,

 

3)         That in accordance with the Municipal Act, a by-law be enacted to change the name of "The Corporation of the Town of Markham" to "The Corporation of the City of Markham"; and,

 

4)         That a copy of the name change by-law be sent to the Director of Titles appointed under the Land Titles Act and to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) after its passage; and further,

 

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

            (By-law 2012-120)

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

BY A UNANIMOUS RECORDED VOTE (13:0)

(See following to amend)

(See following unanimous recorded vote)

(See following for motion which was lost)

(See following to consider the matter)

 

 

            JULY 1, 2012 EFFECTIVE DATE AMENDMENT:

            Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

            Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

 

            That July 1, 2012 be the effective date to change name of "The Corporation of the Town of Markham" to "The Corporation of the City of Markham".

CARRIED

 


 

            MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS RECORDED VOTE:

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 Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu.

 

 

            MOTION TO DEFER WHICH WAS LOST:

            Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

            Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

            That the matter regarding "Adoption of City Status for Markham" be deferred to the June 12, 2012 Council meeting.

MOTION LOST BY A RECORDED VOTE (2:11)

(See following recorded vote)

 

YEAS:             Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Councillor Don Hamilton. (2)

 

NAYS:             Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath,  Regional Councillor Gord Landon, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu. (11)

 

 

            MOTION TO CONSIDER THE MATTER:

            Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

            Seconded by Councillor Howard Shore

 

            That Council consider the matter "Adoption of City Status for Markham" immediately following the adoption of the May 15, 2012 Council minutes.

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

6(b)      REPORT NO. 33 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (May 23, 2012)

 

Council consented to separate Item Nos. 4, 5 and 9.

 

Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That Report No. 33 – General Committee comprised of 9 items be received and adopted, except Item Nos. 4, 5 and 9. (See following Item Nos. 4, 5 and 9)

 

 

(1)        AMENDMENT TO FENCE BY-LAW (2.19)

            Report     Attachment A

 

1)         That the Report entitled “Amendment to Fence By-law” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council amend the Fence By-law by enacting the By-law Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’- Draft By-law Amendment; and,

 

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

            (By-law 2012-118)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        DEVELOPMENT CHARGES DECEMBER 31, 2011
             RESERVE BALANCES AND ANNUAL
            ACTIVITY OF THE ACCOUNTS (7.11)

            Report     Schedule A     Schedule B     Schedule C     Schedule D     Schedule E
            Schedule F

 

1)         That the report titled “Development Charges December 31, 2011 Reserve Balances and Annual Activity of the Accounts” be received be received by Council as required under Section 43(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997.

 

CARRIED

 


 

(3)        DEVELOPMENT CHARGES INDEXING - JULY 1, 2012 (7.11)

            Report

 

1)         That the report titled “Development Charges Indexing – July 1, 2012” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council approve an increase in development charges of 1.10%, effective July 1, 2012; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        MARKHAM SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT
            AND CULTURAL CENTRE PROPOSED TERMS
            OF REFERENCES (9.0)

            Report     Attachment A

 

1)         That the report entitled “Markham Sports, Entertainment and Cultural Sub-Committee (MSEC) – Terms of Reference” be received; and,

2)         That the “Markham Sports, Entertainment and Cultural Sub-Committee (MSEC) – Terms of Reference” be approved; and,

 

3)         That Mayor Frank Scarpitti appoint  five (5) Members of Council to the Markham Sports, Entertainment and Cultural Sub-Committee (MSEC); and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED BY A RECORDED VOTE (11:1)

(See following recorded vote)

(See following for motion which was lost)

 

            MOTION CARRIED BY A RECORDED VOTE:

YEAS:             Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Gord Landon, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu. (11)

 

NAYS:           Regional Councillor Joe Li. (1)

 

ABSENT:       Councillor Colin Campbell.

 


 

            MOTION TO AMEND WHICH WAS LOST:

Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

            That the composition of the Markham Sports, Entertainment and Cultural Sub-Committee (MSEC) be revised from "five (5) Members of Council" to "Committee of the Whole consisting of all Members of Council".

 

MOTION LOST BY A RECORDED VOTE (5:7)

(See following recorded vote)

 

YEAS:             Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Alex Chiu. (5)

 

NAYS:           Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Gord Landon, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Logan Kanapathi. (7)

 

ABSENT:       Councillor Colin Campbell.

 

 

(5)        BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE TASK
            FORCE UPDATE REPORT (2.0)

            Report     Bylaw

 

1)         That the report titled ‘Boulevard Maintenance Task Force Update Report’ dated April 12th, 2012, be received; and,

 

2)         That Council enact the proposed “Keeping Markham Beautiful (Maintenance) By-law”, as amended and described in this report and in the form set out in Attachment ‘A’; and,

 

3)         That Council repeal the current ‘Tall Grass and Weeds on Private Lands By-law (By-law 2005-158), as amended and the Dumping By-law (By-law 140-91); and,

 

4)         That the municipal service fees for the administration and enforcement of this By-law shall be in accordance with the Town of Markham Fees By-law and any revisions thereto; and,

 

5)         That Operations and By-law Enforcement staff report back to Council at year-end on the effectiveness of the new By-law and options to consider to address property owner non-compliance; and,


 

6)         That Operations staff report back to Council in the spring of 2013 on the work of the cross-commission improvement project for boulevard design and construction standards, including recommendations and action plans; and further,

 

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

            (By-law 2012-119)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(6)        LICENSING OF CLOTHING DONATION BINS (2.0)

            Report     Bylaw

 

1)         That the report titled “Licensing of Clothing Donation Bins” be received for information purposes; and,

 

2)         That the Corporation of the Town of Markham adopt the proposed licensing requirements for clothing drop boxes contained in Attachment “A” of this report and, these requirements be included in the forthcoming Consolidated Stationary Business Licensing By-law; and,

 

3)         That only registered charities be eligible to obtain a licence for clothing donation bins in Markham; and,

 

4)         That clothing donation bin locations in Markham be restricted to private property on commercially zoned land, with the written consent of the landowner; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 


 

(7)        ICE CREAM TRUCK LICENSING BY-LAW (2.22)

            Report     Bylaw

 

1)         That the report entitled “Ice Cream Truck Licensing By-law” be received; and

 

2)         That Attachment ‘A’ – “Proposed Ice Cream Truck Licensing By-law” be enacted to amend the Schedule 5 Consolidated Mobile Licensing By-law to provide for the licensing and regulation of owners, operators, drivers and attendants of Ice Cream Trucks operating in Markham; and further,

 

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

            (By-law 2012-123)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(8)        REQUEST FOR REINSTATEMENT OF PHOTO RADAR (9.0)

            Letter

 

1)         That the Town of Markham support the use of photo radar for the purpose of increased public safety; and,

 

2)         That the Town of Markham request the Province to amend the legislation to permit municipalities to implement staffed and unstaffed photo radar.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(9)        3rd CANADA-CHINA CULTURAL DIALOGUE
            EXPLORING COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP (11.12)

            Report

 

1)         That Cathy Molloy, Manager of the Markham Museum, and Francine Perinet, Manager of the Varley Art Gallery, receive approval to travel to Beijing, China from June 25th to July 2, 2012 to attend the 3rd Canada-China Cultural Dialogue and to explore cultural partnerships related to each of the Museum and Gallery; and,

 

2)         That the travel to China be funded by the Canadian Fund for International Understanding through Cultural, the Museum (account # 520-9985200) and the Gallery (account #540-5425801) operations, 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. 34 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
            (May 22, 2012)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That Report No. 34 – Development Services Committee comprised of 4 items be received and adopted.

 

 

(1)        REIMBURSEMENT OF SECONDARY ROADWORK’S
            AND ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING FEES TO
            WOODBINE CACHET SOUTH INC. (5.10)

            Report  Attach A

 

1)         That the report entitled “Reimbursement of Secondary Roadwork’s and Associated Engineering Fees to Woodbine Cachet South Inc.” be received; and,

 

2)         That the reimbursement of secondary roadwork costs to Woodbine Cachet South Inc. in the amount of $90,135.00 be funded from the Roads Reserve account # 087 2800132; and,

 

3)         That the reimbursement of engineering fees to Woodbine Cachet South Inc. in the amount of $9,023.50 be funded from the Engineering Fees (Subdivision) account #640 998 8862, (former account #720 7218862); and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT
            AND SIGNAGE REPLACEMENT GRANT PROGRAMS
            FOR HERITAGE DISTRICTS 2012 (16.11, 7.6)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Commercial Façade and Signage Improvement Grant Program for Heritage Districts 2012” dated May 22, 2012 be received; and,

 

2)         That the identified applications for the Commercial Façade and Signage  Improvement Grant Programs be approved, provided that the applicants comply with the eligibility requirements of the programs; and,


 

3)         That 86 Main St. N. Markham Village receive $10,000.00 of grant assistance from the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant program provided that the applicant enters into a Grant Agreement and Façade Easement with the Town and receive $1,000.00 of grant assistance from the Signage Replacement Grant program; and,

 

4)         That 155 Main St. Unionville receive $2,000.00 of grant assistance from the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant program; and,

 

5)         That 188 Main St. Unionville receive $4,181.00 of grant assistance from the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant program; and,

 

6)         That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to enter into Façade Easement Agreement with the owners 86 Main St. N. Markham Village (required for assistance over $5,000); and,

 

7)         That Council agrees to waive the eligibility criteria pertaining to the timing of the work already done at 86 Main St. N. Markham Village, and 155 and 188 Main St. Unionville; and,

 

8)         That Council agrees to waive the eligibility criteria of two competing quotes for 86 Main St. N. Markham Village, based on the cost of work already completed; and,

 

9)         That the grants be funded through the Heritage Façade Improvement/ Sign Replacement Project Account  620 101 5699 10013 in the amount of $17,181.00; and,

 

10)       That the eligibility requirements of the Commercial Façade Improvement /Signage Replacement Grant program be revised to allow projects undertaken between the deadline for applications of the previous year and the current year deadline, to be considered eligible for grant assistance, provided that all other eligibility requirements of the program are met; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 


 

(3)        DESIGNATED HERITAGE PROPERTY GRANT
            APPLICATIONS – 2012 (16.11, 7.6)

            Report

 

1)         That the staff report dated May 22, 2012 entitled “Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications -2012”, be received; and,

 

2)         That Designated Heritage Property Grants for 2012 be approved in the amounts noted for the following properties, totaling approximately $55,400.00, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the program;

 

·        2665 Bur Oak Ave. - $5,000.00 for the re-conditioning of the historic second storey windows and production of traditional wooden storm windows;

·        5000 Steeles Ave. E.-$5,000.00 for the re-conditioning and restoration of the four gothic windows on the west side of the church;

·        8 Alexander Hunter Place Markham Heritage Estates-$3,390.00 for the re-building of the three historic masonry chimneys;

·        6 David Gohn Circle Markham Heritage Estates-$3,022.75 for the re-construction of the front veranda substructure and floor deck;

·        16 George St. Markham-$5,000.00 for the waterproofing of the basement through the installation of a sump pump system, concrete floor, and water drainage system, notwithstanding the eligibility requirement of the program that requires grant funding to be approved prior to the commencement or completion of work ;

·        309 Main St. N. Markham Village-$3,986.08 for the re-conditioning and painting of the historic wooden windows;

·        370 Main St. N. Markham Village- up to $5,000.00 for the replication of a period front door and picture windows, repairs and repainting of the wooden soffits, and re-pointing of the granite rubble fieldstone foundation;

·        24 Deanbank Drive Thornhill - $5,000.00 for the selective replacement and restoration of the wrap around veranda;

·        28 John St. Thornhill – up to $5,000.00 for the replication of the historic gable end chimney and the restoration of the wooden classical entablature above the front entrance;

·        15 Euclid St. Unionville- up to $5000.00 for the replacement of the existing front door and wooden soffits, subject to a site visit by Heritage Section Staff determining  that the front door is not original to the house and/or cannot be restored and that the original wooden soffits cannot be repaired;

·        128 Main St. Unionville - $5,000.00 for a new cedar shingle roof; and

·        7070 York Durham Line - $5,000 for repair of cedar shingle roof, repainting and selective repair of wooden clapboard; and,


 

3)         That the eligibility requirements of the Designated Heritage Property Grant program be revised to allow projects undertaken between the deadline for applications of the previous year and the current year deadline, to be considered eligible for grant assistance, provided that all other eligibility requirements of the program are met; and,

 

4)         That the grants be funded through the Designated Heritage Property Grant Project Fund, Account # 620-101-5399-12012 ($30,000.00 available for 2012); and,

 

5)         That the amount of grant assistance recommended for approval, in excess of the $30,000.00 available for 2012 Designated Heritage Property Grant program, be funded through the  remaining funds from the 2012 Commercial Façade Improvement/Signage Replacement Grant program Project Fund, Account # 620-101-5699- 10013 ($10,819 remaining) and #620-101-5699-11026 ($21,000 remaining); and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        BUR OAK AVENUE (CORNELL)
            PARKING UPDATE (5.12.4)

            Report  Attach A  Attach B  Attach C  Attach D

 

1)         That the staff report entitled “Bur Oak Avenue (Cornell) Parking Update”, be received; and,

 

2)         That Schedule “D” of Amendment 2011-199 of Traffic By-law 2005-188, pertaining to “Parking for a Restricted Period” be further amended by deleting and / or adjusting subject portions of Bur Oak Avenue in Cornell, as per the attached by-law amendments, and summarized as follows:

a.   That the one-hour parking restriction be increased to two hours along the section of  Bur Oak between White’s Hill and 16th Avenue;

b.   That parking restrictions be completely removed along the section of Bur Oak between Cornell Park Avenue and Cornell Meadows Avenue; and,

 

3)         That Schedule “N” of Amendment 2011-199 of Traffic By-law 2005-188, pertaining to “Daytime Permit Parking” be amended to reflect changes made above by deleting subject portions of Bur Oak Avenue in Cornell, as per the attached by-law amendment; and,

 

4)         That the Operations Department be directed to remove and / or replace existing signs with amended signs in the appropriate subject locations, to be funded through the Operations Department account # 083-5399-8402-005; and,


 

5)         That the Operations Department be directed to maintain the signs at the subject locations; and,

 

6)         That the Parking Control Department be directed to continue enforcing the revised parking prohibition upon installation of the signs; and further,

 

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

            (By-law 2012-121)

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6(d)      REPORT NO. 35 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
            (May 22, 2012)

 

Council consented to separate Item No. 1 of Report No. 35.

 

Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

 

That Report No. 35 – Development Services Public Meeting comprised of 1 item be received and adopted.

 

 

(1)        PRELIMINARY REPORT
            PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ZONING BY-LAW 28-97, AS AMENDED,
            RESPECTING PARKING
PROVISIONS IN THE TOWN OF MARKHAM
            ZA 12 107844 (10.0)

            Report UpdateMemo

 

1)         That the written submissions by Ray Menzies and Peter K. MacLeod, and presentations made at the public meeting regarding the proposed amendments to Parking Provisions be received; and

 

2)         That the deputations by Peeter Vankor, Rose Mittelholzer, Remon Sheileib, Donna Bush, Joyce Ramer, Phil Richardson, President of MRRCP, Karen Rea, Susan Zila, Annette Cacorovski, and Bhupen Karia regarding the proposed amendments to Parking Provisions be received; and

 

3)         That the Development Services Commission report dated February 21, 2012 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT – Proposed Amendments to Zoning By-law 28-97, as amended, Respecting Parking Provisions in the Town of Markham, ZA 12-107844” be received; and,


 

4)         That the record of the Public Meeting held on May 22, 2012, with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to correct the definition of “Worship Area Capacity”  in By-law 28-97 and By-law 2004-196 (ZA 12-107844-001) be received; and,

 

5)         That the update memorandum provided to Council on and dated May 29, 2012 be received; and,

 

6)         That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 12-107844-001) to amend Zoning By-laws 1229, 1442, 1507, 1767, 1914, 2053, 2150, 2237, 2284-68, 2402, 2489, 2551, 2571, 2612, 11-72, 122-72, 77-73, 83-73, 84-73, 119-73, 151-75, 88-76, 127-76, 250-77, 145-78, 162-78, 163-78, 184-78, 72-79, 91-79, 118-79, 134-79, 153-80, 165-80, 72-81, 90-81, 108-81, 193-81, 221-81, 28-82, 194-82, 196-82, 47-85, 304-87, 19-94, 177-96, as amended by 28-97, as amended, and 2004-196, as amended, be approved; and further,

 

7)         That the proposed amendment to Zoning By-laws 1229, 1442, 1507, 1767, 1914, 2053, 2150, 2237, 2284-68, 2402, 2489, 2551, 2571, 2612, 11-72, 122-72, 77-73, 83-73, 84-73, 119-73, 151-75, 88-76, 127-76, 250-77, 145-78, 162-78, 163-78, 184-78, 72-79, 91-79, 118-79, 134-79, 153-80, 165-80, 72-81, 90-81, 108-81, 193-81, 221-81, 28-82, 194-82, 196-82, 47-85, 304-87, 19-94, 177-96, as amended by 28-97, as amended, and 2004-196, as amended, be enacted without further notice.

(By-law 2012-122)

 

CARRIED BY A RECORDED VOTE (10:2)

(See following recorded vote)

(See following comment from staff)

(See following to consider the matter)

 

            MOTION CARRIED BY A RECORDED VOTE:

YEAS:             Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Gord Landon, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu. (10)

 

NAYS:           Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Joe Li. (2)

 

ABSENT:       Councillor Colin Campbell.

 

 

COMMENT FROM STAFF:

The Commissioner of Development Services responded to various questions from the deputants and Members of Council.  He advised that it is appropriate to adopt the proposed By-law 2012-122 (Parking Provisions Amendment By-law).  Any new building permit applications received after the by-law legally comes into effect, would have to comply with the new higher parking standard.


 

 

MOTION TO CONSIDER THE MATTER

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

That Council consider the proposed recommendation regarding Proposed Amendments to Zoning By-Law 28-97, as amended, immediately following the delegations with respect thereto.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

7.         MOTIONS

 

There were no motions.

 

 

 

8.         NOTICES OF MOTIONS

 

(1)        MILNE DAM CONSERVATION AREA
            AS PART OF ROUGE NATIONAL URBAN PARK (5.7)

 

Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

 

Whereas the Milne Dam Conservation Area is located within the Rouge River Watershed, is publicly owned and operated, and has been identified as part of the Rouge Park North lands since 2001 with the approval of the Rouge North Management Plan; and,

 

Whereas the Milne Dam Conservation Area was expanded by the Province of Ontario in 2004, in the context of Rouge Park North announcements; and,

 

Whereas the Milne Dam Conservation Area, owned by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority and operated by the Town of Markham, forms the largest publicly managed Conservation Area within the municipality, and is centrally located within Markham; and,

 

Whereas the Milne Dam Conservation Area has tremendous potential to form part of the Rouge National Urban Park, and to implement the vision and key themes of the Rouge Park,  and in particular the goals  of “connecting people to nature and history” and  “conserving natural heritage”; and,


 

Whereas the Milne Park Conservation Association has requested that the Milne Dam Conservation Area be included in the Rouge National Urban Park; and,

 

Whereas Markham Council on May 31, 2011, reaffirmed that the Milne Dam Conservation Area is included in the Rouge Park North Management Plan, and resolved that Council will give consideration to recommending the inclusion of the Milne Dam Conservation Area as part of any future deliberations on the boundaries of a Rouge Valley National Urban Park; and,

 

Whereas Parks Canada has recently released the Rouge National Urban Park, Proposed Concept, May 2012, which includes a Study Area Map and a draft park concept; and,

 

Whereas Parks Canada is seeking public and stakeholder consultation on the Park Concept and proposed Park boundaries:

 

Now Therefore Be It Resolved As Follows:

 

1)         That the Town of Markham officially request the Federal Government include the Milne Dam Conservation Area as part of the Study Area currently under consideration by Parks Canada; and,

 

2)         That the Federal Government be further requested to include the Milne Dam Conservation Area in Parks Canada’s Rouge National Urban Park Proposed Concept, and subsequent strategic implementation documents and funding for the Park, with a focus on the key themes of “connecting people to nature and history” and “conserving natural heritage”; and further,

 

3)         That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Federal Minister of Environment, local MPs and MPPs, the Regional Municipality of York, the City of Toronto and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA).

 

 

(2)        A FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL ROLE IN URBAN FORESTRY (5.0)

 

Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

Whereas over 80% of Canadians now live in urban areas and have come to rely on the environmental, ecological and economic benefits of urban forests; and

 

Whereas the health of Canadians is sustained by their urban forests which provide services through improving air quality, cooling city streets and buildings, acting as a windbreak, shading from harmful UV rays, and filtering storm water, as well as beautifying our communities; and


 

Whereas neither the federal nor provincial governments currently include urban forestry in their mandates except in a limited role with respect to exotic, invasive pests; and,

 

Whereas the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has not been able to stop the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer throughout Ontario and Quebec; and,

 

Whereas the Emerald Ash Borer is expected to cost Canadians over $2 Billion dollars in treatment and replanting; and,

 

Whereas Canadian forestry programs and research are solely focused on industrial forests and do not at present include urban tree planting, appropriate species research, and insect control and management; and,

 

Whereas other jurisdictions such as the United States Forest Service and the European Urban Forestry Research and Information Centre include urban forestry as a program and research area; and,

 

Whereas Canada engages municipalities in a number of substantial infrastructure programs;

 

Now therefore be it resolved:

 

1)         That the Town of Markham request that the Federal and Provincial governments to take leadership roles in recognizing the need to support urban forestry, by establishing urban forestry mandates and programs which includes funding assistance to municipalities for the control and management of the Emerald Ash Borer and any future significant imported diseases and insects, as well as the creation and funding of programs designed to support the on-going sustainable management of urban forests; and,

 

2)         That all municipalities across Ontario be encouraged to endorse this recommendation; and further,

 

3)         That copies of this resolution be forwarded to The Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food; The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources; The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities; The Honorable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance; Local Federal Member of Parliament; John McCallum; Honourable Michael Gravelle, Minister of Natural Resources; Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Honourable Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance; Local Provincial Member of the Ontario Legislature, Michael Chan, Tim Hudak, MPP, Leader of Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario and the Opposition Party; Andrea Horvath, MPP, Leader of the New Democratic Party of Ontario; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

 

 


 

9.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Council consented to add Communication No. 41-2012.

 

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

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

 

Received

36-2012           2012 ONTARIO MEDAL FOR GOOD CITIZENSHIP NOMINATIONS (13.2)

                        Letter

 

                        - The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration calling nominations for the 2012 Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship. The deadline for nominations is July 17, 2012.

CARRIED

 

 

Referred to all Members of Council

37-2012           LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION FOR RAWLICIOUS, 116 MAIN STREET MARKHAM NORTH (3.21)

                        Info

 

                         -          Forwarding a request for the Town of Markham to completed the Municipal Information Form (Ward 5) (Application for a new indoor liquor licence)

CARRIED

 

 

38-2012           LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION FOR PIGGY'S RESTAURANT (3.21)

                        Info

 

                         -          Forwarding a request for the Town of Markham to completed the Municipal Information Form (Ward 1) (Application for a new outdoor licence)

CARRIED

 


 

39-2012           ROAD CLOSURE REQUEST – NIGHT IT UP (3.5)

                        Info

 

                        - The following roads will be closed to facilitate the event on:

                              July 13, 2012 (6:00 pm to 12:00 midnight)

                              July 14, 2012 (11:00 am to 12:00 midnight)

                              July 15, 2012 (11:00 am to 9:00 pm)

·        North bound traffic will be closed on Town Centre Blvd north of Highway 7 to Cox Blvd.

·        Town Centre Blvd between Cox Blvd. & Wallis Way- north/south directions.

CARRIED

 

 

40-2012           COMMUNICATIONS PROVIDING COMMENTS REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF CITY STATUS FOR MARKHAM (6.0)

                        Communications

 

                        1.      Eileen Liasi

                        2.      Bob Baird

                        3.      Patrick A. Regina, General Manager, Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa.

CARRIED

 

 

41-2012           ROAD CLOSURE REQUEST – UNIONVILLE FESTIVAL (REQUEST FROM UNIONVILLE BIA FOR ADDITIONAL CLOSURE) (3.5)

                        Info

                                                                                                                                            Page 105

 

                        The following roads will be closed on June 3, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to facilitate the event:

                              - Unionville Main Street north from Station Lane to south of Carlton Rd

                              - Fred Varley Drive west of Main Street to E.J.  Lennox Way

                              - Victoria Avenue from Main Street Unionville

                              - Concession Rd (by pass) closed at Main Street

                  Note:    The request from Unionville Village Festival Committee for June 3, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. closure approved by Council on March 20, 2012 is as follows:

                              - Main Street Unionville north from Concession Road to south of Carlton Road

                              - No access from Main Street Unionville east onto Carlton Road

                              - No access from Main Street Unionville west onto Fred Varley and Carlton Road

 

 


 

10.       PROCLAMATIONS

 

Council consented to add Proclamation Item No. 1 regarding the proclamation of Swan Lake Day.

 

 

(1)        SWAN LAKE DAY PROCLAMATION (3.4)

 

Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

 

Whereas Swan Lake Village is a unique community recognized for its special characteristics, such as its spring-fed lake setting surrounded by a 28-acre environmental park with walking trails, an interactive water play facility and other amenities, offering all the benefits of both urban and country living; and,

 

Whereas the Swan Lake community is a recipient of a Design Excellence Award for its unique and livable community approach for retirement community and adult lifestyles, and serves as a role model for other municipalities; and,

 

Whereas Swan Lake residents have shown themselves to be strongly community and civic-minded, active in volunteerism and caring for the community-at-large; and,

 

Whereas Swan Lake community is an extraordinary model for the village serving as a circle of care and concern for neighbours as extended family; promoting friendship, goodwill, harmony, health and wellness for everyone in the community;

 

Now therefore be it resolved:

 

            1)         That June 15, 2012 be proclaimed as "Swan Lake Day" in the Town of Markham; and,

 

            2)         That the proclamation be added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council.

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

11.       NEW/OTHER BUSINESSES

 

Council consented to add New/Other Businesses Item Nos. 2 to 4.

 

 

(1)        1473092 ONTARIO LIMITED
            SOUTH OF THE DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY,
            EAST OF COUNTRY GLEN ROAD
            CORNELL COMMUNITY FILE NUMBER: ZA 12-114375 (10.5)

            Memo

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the memorandum dated May 29, 2012 titled "1473092 Ontario Limited, South of the Donald Cousens Parkway, east of Country Glen Road, Cornell Community File Number: ZA 12-114375" be received; and,

 

2)         That servicing allocation for 53 single detached units and 38 semi-detached units (310.9 population) be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-01015 (1473092 Ontario Limited.) from the total allocation for the Cornell Secondary Plan, assigned in accordance with the January 18, 2011 staff report on servicing allocation.

            (By-law 2012-124)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        WISMER MARKHAM DEVELOPMENTS INC.
            AND 1039954 ONTARIO LTD.
            SOUTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE E.,
            EAST OF MINGAY AVENUE
            WISMER COMMUNITY, FILE NUMBER:  ZA.12-114424 (10.5)

Memo

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the memorandum dated May 29, 2012 titled "Wismer Markham Developments Inc. and 1039954 Ontario Ltd., south of Major Mackenzie Drive E., east of Mingay Avenue, Wismer Community, File Number:  ZA.12-114424" be received; and,


 

2)         That servicing allocation for 72 single detached units (240.5 population) be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-02008 (Wismer Markham Developments Inc. and 1039954 Ontario Ltd.) from the total allocation for the Wismer Commons Secondary Plan, assigned in accordance with the January 18, 2011 staff report on servicing allocation.

            (By-law 2012-129)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        DOVCOM REALTY INC.
            NORTH EAST CORNER OF CASTLEMORE AVE AND ROY RAINEY AVE
            WISMER COMMUNITY, FILE NUMBER:  ZA.12-113374 (10.5)

            Memo

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

            1)         That the memorandum dated May 15, 2012 titled "Dovcom Realty Inc., North East Corner of Castlemore Ave and Roy Rainey Ave, Wismer Community, File Number:  ZA.12-113374" be received; and,

 

            2)         That conditional servicing allocation for 86.5 single detached units (320.5 population), 57 townhouse units (160.74 population) be granted to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-02009 (Dovcom Realty Inc.) from the total allocation for the Wismer Community, assigned in accordance with the January 18, 2011 staff report on servicing allocation.

            (By-law 2012-130)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        TRADE VISITS TO SHANDONG PROVINCE, CHINA
            AND SEOUL, KOREA – OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES (10.16)

            Presentation

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

            1)         That the presentation document provided to Council on May 29, 2012 titled "Trade Visits to Shandong Province, China and Seoul, Korea – Objectives and Outcomes" be received and referred to staff.

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

12.       BY-LAWS

 

Council consented to add By-laws 2012-129 to 2012-133.  Council also consented to separate By-laws 2012-120, 2012-122, 2012-123 and 2012-133.

 

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

 

That By-law 2012-120 regarding "Adoption of City Status for Markham" with the effective date of July 1, 2012 be given three readings and enacted.

(Item No. 1, Report No. 32)

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(See following to change the by-law number)

(See following to consider the by-law)

 

            Council consented to assign the By-law Number of 2012-120 for "Adoption of City Status for Markham" and the By-law Number of 2012-123 for "Mobile Business Licensing By-law Amendment regarding Ice Cream Truck".

 

Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by Councillor Howard Shore

 

That Council consider the By-law regarding "Adoption of City Status for Markham" immediately following the consideration of the motion with respect thereto.

(Item No. 1, Report No. 32)

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by Councillor Howard Shore

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

That By-law 2012-122 regarding Parking Provisions Amendments be given three readings and enacted.

CARRIED

(See following to consider the by-law)

 

 

Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

That Council consider the proposed By-law 2012-122 regarding Proposed Amendments to Zoning By-Law 28-97, as Amended, immediately following the consideration of the motion with respect thereto.

CARRIED

 


 

Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That By-laws 2012-118 and 2012-119, 2012-121, 2012-123 to 2012-127 and 2012-129 to 2012-132 be given three readings and enacted.

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That By-law 2012-133 be given three readings and enacted.

CARRIED

 

 

Three Readings

 

 

BY-LAW 2012-118    A BY-LAW TO AMEND FENCE BY-LAW 277-97

                                    - To incorporate new provisions and administrative amendments.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 33)

                                    By-law

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2012-119    KEEP MARKHAM BEAUTIFUL (MAINTENANCE) BY-LAW

                                    - To regulate and prescribe standards for the maintenance of private property and municipal boulevards within the Town of Markham.

                                    (Repeals By-law 2005-158 and By-law 140-91)

                                    (Item No. 5, Report No. 33)

                                    By-law

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2012-120    A BY-LAW TO CHANGE THE NAME OF "THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MARKHAM" TO "THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM" (EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012).

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 32)

                                    By-law

CARRIED

 


 

BY-LAW 2012-121    BUR OAK AVENUE PARKING RESTRICTIONS

                                    - A by-law to amend Parking By-law 2005-188.

                                    (Item No. 4, Report No. 34)

                                    By-law

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2012-122    PARKING PROVISIONS AMENDMENT BY-LAW

                                    - A by-law to amend By-laws 1229, 1442, 1507, 1767, 1914, 2053, 2150, 2237, 2284-68, 2402, 2489, 2551, 2571, 2612, 11-72, 122-72, 77-73, 83-73, 84-73, 119-73, 151-75, 88-76, 127-76, 250-77, 145-78, 162-78, 163-78, 184-78, 72-79, 91-79, 118-79, 134-79, 153-80, 165-80, 72-81, 90-81, 108-81, 193-81, 221-81, 28-82, 194-82, 196-82, 47-85, 304-87, 19-94, 177-96, as amended by 28-97, as amended, and 2004-196, as amended

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 35)

                                    By-law

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2012-123    A BY-LAW TO AMEND MOBILE BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW 2012-92

                                    - To incorporate the licensing of Ice Cream Truck into the Mobile Business Licensing By-law 2012-92.

                                    (Item No. 7, Report No. 33)

                                    By-law

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2012-124    1473092 ONTARIO LIMITED, HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW, SOUTH OF DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY AND EAST OF COUNTRY GLEN ROAD

                                    - A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit residential development.

                                    (New/Other Businesses Item No. 1)

                                    By-law

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2012-125    MATTAMY (WYKLAND) LIMITED, PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW

                                    - A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, Blocks 166, 167, 168, 169, 171, 172 and 173, Plan 65M-4306, west of Terry Fox Street and south of Donald Sim Avenue.

                                    By-law

CARRIED

 


 

BY-LAW 2012-126    MACKENZIE BUILDING AND DEVELOPERS LTD., ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT, 5443, 5521 AND 5565 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE EAST (DELETING BY-LAW)

                                    - A by-law to amend By-law 304-87, as amended, to delete the lands from By-law 304-87, as amended, so that they may be incorporated into By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit a residential development.

                                    (Item No. 3, Report No. 9 – February 28, 2012 Council Meeting)

                                    By-law

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2012-127    MACKENZIE BUILDING AND DEVELOPERS LTD., ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT, 5443, 5521 AND 5565 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE EAST (IMPLEMENTING BY-LAW)

                                    - A by-law to amend 177-96, as amended, to permit a residential development.

                                    (Item No. 3, Report No. 9 – February 28, 2012 Council Meeting)

                                    By-law

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2012-129    WISMER MARKHAM DEVELOPMENTS INC AND 1039954 ONTARIO LIMITED, HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW, SOUTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE EAST AND EAST OF MINGAY AVENUE, WISMER COMMENTS COMMUNITY

                                    - A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit residential development.

                                    (New/Other Business Item No. 2)

                                    By-law

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2012-130    DOVCOM REALTY INC., HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW, PART OF LOT 19, CONCESSION 7, 19TM-02009, PHASE 3B, WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY, NORTH EAST CORNER OF CASTLEMORE AVENUE AND ROY RAINEY AVENUE.

                                    - A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit residential development.

                                    (New/Other Business Item No. 3)

                                    By-law

CARRIED

 


 

BY-LAW 2012-131    A BY-LAW TO APPOINT A DEPUTY TOWN CLERK FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MARKHAM – MARTHA PETTIT.

                                    (Repeals By-law 2008-262)

                                    By-law

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2012-132    CROWN OF MARKHAM 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 16, 17, 18 and 19, Plan 65M-4314, north of Major Mackenzie Drive and west of Woodbine Avenue.

                                    By-law

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2012-133    A BY-LAW TO AMEND FEE BY-LAW NO. 2002-276

                                    (Amendment to Waterworks fees)

                                    (Item No. 2, Report No. 16 – April 3, 2012 Council meeting)

                                    By-law

CARRIED

 

 

 

13.       IN-CAMERA ITEMS

 

Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

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 (11:28 p.m.):

 

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

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]

 

(2)        PROPERTY MATTER

             - SOUTH EAST COMMUNITY CENTRE AND LIBRARY (3.0)

 

(3)        PROPERTY MATTER - ACQUISITION OF VALLEYLANDS (8.0)

CARRIED

 


 

Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That Council rise from the in-camera session and report. (11:53 p.m.)

 

CARRIED

 

 

Council reported out the following items:

 

 

GENERAL COMMITTEE – May 23, 2012

 

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

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the resignation of Theresa Coulter from the Race Relations Committee be received with regret for information purposes and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti; and,

 

2)         That the resignation of Quan Low-Sin from the Milliken Mills Main Street Advisory Group be received with regret for information purposes and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti; and,

 

3)         That the resignation of Jaqueline Bell from the Advisory Committee on Accessibility be received with regret for information purposes and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti; and,

 

4)         That the resignation of Elvis Nurse from the Environmental Advisory Committee be received with regret for information purposes and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti; and,

 

5)         That the resignation of Barbara Taverner from the Seniors’ Hall of Fame Award Committee be received with regret for information purposes and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti; and,


 

6)         That the resignation of Rhiannon Traill from the Public Art Advisory Committee be received with regret for information purposes and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti; and,

 

7)         That the resignation of Gordon Walter from the Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Community Liaison Committee, Milne Working Group be received with regret for information purposes and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti; and further,

 

8)         That Judy Lau be appointed to the Public Art Advisory Committee for a term ending November 30, 2014.

 

CARRIED

 

COUNCIL – May 29, 2012

 

 

(2)        SOUTH EAST COMMUNITY CENTRE AND LIBRARY PROPERTY MATTER (3.0)

 

Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

            1)         That the confidential presentation provided by the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services to Council on May 29, 2012 regarding South East Community Centre and Library property matter be received; and,

 

            2)         That staff be authorized to proceed as directed by Council on May 29, 2012.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        ACQUISITION OF VALLEYLANDS (8.0)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

            1)         That the confidential report dated May 28, 2012 from the Chief Administrative Officer and Town Solicitor regarding the acquisition of valleylands be received; and,

 

            2)         That staff be authorized to proceed as directed by Council on May 29, 2012.

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

14.       CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That By-law 2012-128 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2012-128    A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 29, 2012.

                                    By-law

CARRIED

 

 

 

15.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 11:54 p.m.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_______________________________                            _______________________________

KIMBERLEY KITTERINGHAM                                     FRANK SCARPITTI

TOWN CLERK                                                                MAYOR

 

(Signed)

 

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