2008-06-10
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting No. 9
ROLL
CALL
Mayor F.
Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional
Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor V. Burke,
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti,
Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor L. Kanapathi,
Councillor A. Chiu. (12)
REGRETS
Councillor V.
Burke. (1)
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on June 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre. Mayor F. Scarpitti presided.
STAFF
J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
C. Conrad,
Town Solicitor
K.
Kitteringham, Deputy Clerk
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
J. Wong, Technology Support
Specialist
P. Loukes, Commission Lead, Operations and
Waterworks
A. Seabrooke, Commission Lead, Library Services,
Fire Services, and Recreation & Culture
C. Raynor,
Committee Clerk
B. Nanninga,
Executive Assistant
A. Brown,
Director of Engineering
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
(1) None
declared.
2. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 27, 2008
Minutes
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor
J. Jones
That the Minutes of the
Council Meeting held on May 27, 2008, be adopted.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS
(1) 2008
MAYOR'S SENIORS HALL OF FAME AWARDS (12.2.6)
Council extended congratulations to the recipients of
the 2008 Mayor’s Seniors Hall of Fame Awards.
The Mayor's Seniors Hall of Fame Award is presented to a nominee over 60
years of age who has made a unique and outstanding contribution to the Markham
Community. The Mayor's Seniors Hall of
Fame Winner for 2008, the Meritorious Award and the Certificate of
Appreciation, are awarded to nominees for their unique or outstanding
achievements.
Council
thanked Members of the Mayor’s Senior Hall of Fame Awards Committee and
recognized the past recipients of the Awards who were in the audience.
Mr. Tony Murphy, Chair, Mayor’s Senior Hall of Fame
Awards Committee, was in attendance to present the Awards as follows:
Mayor's
Senior Hall of Fame Award for 2008 - Margaret Bibby
Meritorious
Awards - Bert
Harris, John Milligan
Certificates
of Appreciation - Gordon MacRae, Barbara Tavener, Manickampllai Velauthapillai
(2) 1456924 ONTARIO INC. - 161
MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE (10.5)
Staff provided
an update and background information regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street
Unionville. Additionally, there was a
display of renderings for the proposed new building.
4. PRESENTATIONS
(1) Frank Watson, addressed
Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville, and spoke against
the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))
(2) Jeanne Ker-Hornell,
Unionville Villagers Association, addressed Council regarding the proposal at
161 Main Street Unionville, and spoke against the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))
(3) Christl Reeh,
Unionville Villagers Association, addressed Council regarding the proposal at
161 Main Street Unionville, and spoke against the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))
(4) Greg McCormick,
Unionville BIA, addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street
Unionville, and spoke against the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))
(5) Ann Laxton, addressed
Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville, and spoke against
the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))
(6) Wes Rowe, Unionville
Ratepayers Association, addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main
Street Unionville, and spoke against the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))
(7) Barry Laxton, Unionville
Villagers Association, addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main
Street Unionville, and spoke against the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))
(8) Donna Measik, Member,
Unionville Ratepayers Association, addressed Council regarding the proposal at
161 Main Street Unionville, and spoke against the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))
(9) Tracy MacKinnon,
addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville, and
spoke against the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))
(10) Linda Murphy, Royal
LePage - Your Community Realty, addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161
Main Street Unionville, and spoke in support of the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))
(11) Kim Galway, Royal LePage
- Your Community Realty, addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main
Street Unionville, and spoke in support of the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))
(12) Cheryl Giblon, addressed
Council regarding the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville, and spoke against
the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))
(13) Vivian Risi, Royal
LePage - Your Community Realty, addressed Council regarding the proposal at 161
Main Street Unionville, and spoke in support of the proposed motion.
(10.5) (New/Other Business (2))
(14) Marion Matthias,
addressed Council regarding Ontario Municipal Board Memorandum of Oral Decision
regarding the appeals submitted by 1547155 Ontario Ltd. for the development at
7751 Yonge Street, thanking the Town for their efforts on this issue.
(Communication No. 53-2008) (13.13)
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Moved by
Regional Councillor
J. Jones
Seconded by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
That Council
bring forward for consideration the matter regarding 161 Main Street Unionville,
immediately following the presentations with respect thereto.
(New/Other
Business (2))
CARRIED
___________________________________
________________________________
Moved by
Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Deputy
Mayor J. Heath
That Council
bring forward for consideration the matter regarding train anti-whistling
update, immediately following consideration of the issue regarding 161 Main
Street Unionville.
(Clause (1),
Report No. 31, 2008)
CARRIED
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5. PETITIONS
(1) There
was no petition.
6(a) REPORT NO. 29 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (May 26,
2008)
Council
consented to separate Clauses (6), (10) and (11).
Moved by Councillor
J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Councillor D. Horchik
That Report
No. 29 - General Committee (May 26, 2008) comprised of 13 Clauses be received
and adopted.
(1) APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS TO
ADVISORY COMMITTEES (16.0)
That the resignation of Mr. Pratheesh
Ratnasingham from the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee be
accepted with regret, and a letter of appreciation be forwarded; and,
That Miss Quan Low Sin be appointed to the Milliken
Mills Main Street Advisory Group ; and,
That the resignation of Mr.
Gordon To from the Markham Race Relations Committee be accepted with
regret, and a letter of appreciation be forwarded; and further,
That the following appointments to the Heintzman
House Community Centre Board be confirmed for the term ending December 31,
2008:
Ed Hankins, Chair
Ken Davis, Vice-Chair
Pat Chamandy
Paul Glionna
Sam Masson
Bob Willson
Stan Daurio
Frank Butters
Don Poscente.
CARRIED
(2) WATER AND SEWER ARREARS ADDED TO THE TAX
ROLL (7.3)
Report
That
the report entitled, “Water and Sewer Arrears Added to the Tax Roll” be
received for information; and,
That
Council endorse the policy of adding of water/sewer arrears to the tax account
of the property to which the service was provided effective July 1, 2008; and
further,
That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(3) NEW USER FEE- CHARGES ADDED TO THE TAX
COLLECTOR’S ROLL (7.3)
Report
That
Council approve a $30.00 administrative fee to be charged for the addition of
non-tax related arrears on the tax collector's roll; and,
That
By-Law 2002-276 be amended to reflect this fee; and further,
That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(By-law 2008-112)
CARRIED
(4) EXTENSION OF CONTRACT 077-T-05 ADULT
SCHOOL
CROSSING GUARDS PROGRAM (3.16)
Report
That
the report entitled “Extension of Contract 077-T-05 Adult School Crossing Guard Program” be
received; and,
That Contract 077-T-05 Adult School Crossing Guard Program be extended for one (1)
additional year ending June 30, 2009 with Staffing Services Inc. and including
the existing terms and conditions as outlined in the original bid document, in
the estimated annual amount of $576,236.00, exclusive of GST; and,
That
funds for this contract during the 2008 season (i.e. September 2008 – December
2008) be funded from the Engineering Department’s 2008 Operating Budget account
640 998 5642 School Crossing Guards in the estimated amount of $253,572.00,
exclusive of GST; and,
That
funds for this contract during the 2009 season (i.e. January 2009 – June 2009),
in the estimated amount of $322,664.00, exclusive of GST, be included in the
2009 budget; and further,
That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(Communication No. 52-2008)
CARRIED
(5) AWARD
OF TENDER 065-T-08 TRAFFIC CALMING
AT ROYAL ORCHARD BOULEVARD, CARLTON ROAD AND
VILLAGE PARKWAY (5.12)
Report
That the report entitled “Award of Tender
# 065-T-08 Traffic Calming at Royal Orchard Boulevard,
Carlton Road and Village Parkway” be received; and,
That the
contract for Tender # 065-T-08 Traffic Calming at Royal Orchard Boulevard,
Carlton Road and Village Parkway be awarded to the lowest priced qualified
bidder, Mopal Construction Limited in the amount of $373,753.00 exclusive of
GST; and,
That a
contingency in the amount of $56,062.00 exclusive of GST, be established to
cover any additional construction costs and that the Director of Engineering be
authorized to approve expenditure of this contingency amount up to the
specified limit; and,
That the award be funded from the 2007 Engineering Capital for
Safe Streets Programme, project # 083 5350 7660 005 in the amount of
$429,815.00; and further,
That Staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(6) MOTION REGARDING
POWERSTREAM
OPERATIONS CENTRE (13.7)
Motion
That the
following Shareholder Waiver regarding the PowerStream Operations Centre,
adopted by the Board of Directors of Markham Enterprises Corporation at its
meeting held on June 9, 2008, be approved; and,
That the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to execute the waiver in substantially the form set
out, in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer:
“WHEREAS
the undersigned are parties to the Shareholders Agreement for PowerStream Inc.
dated June 1, 2004 (the “USA”);
AND
WHEREAS all capitalized terms used herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in
the USA;
AND
WHEREAS Section 2.05 of the USA requires the Corporation to maintain two
operations centres, one to be located in each of Markham and Vaughan, Ontario;
AND
WHEREAS it is now intended that the Corporation maintain, at a minimum, one
operations centre, to be located in either Markham or Vaughan, Ontario;
AND
WHEREAS the undersigned accordingly desire to waive the requirements of Section
2.05 of the USA;
NOW
THEREFORE FOR VALID CONSIDERATION, the undersigned hereby waive Section 2.05 of
the USA such that the Corporation shall maintain, at a minimum, one operations
centre to be located in either Markham or Vaughan, Ontario, provided that the
operations of the Corporation shall be carried out by the Corporation to the
current service level and other standards which, at a minimum, are in
compliance with the requirements of the Ontario Energy Board.
Agreed
as of the day of June,
2008.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MARKHAM
Per: ____________________________
Mayor
Per: _____________________________
Clerk
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MARKHAM ENTERPRISES CORPORATION
Per: ____________________________
Name:
Per: ____________________________
Name:
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VAUGHAN
Per: ___________________________
Name:
Per: ___________________________
Name:
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VAUGHAN HOLDINGS INC.
Per: ___________________________
Name:
Per: ___________________________
Name:
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POWERSTREAM INC.
Per: ___________________________
Name:
Per: ___________________________
Name:”
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CARRIED
(See following motion which was
withdrawn)
Moved by Councillor J.
Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor
D. Horchik
That the following Clause (6), Report No. 29 regarding
Powerstream operations centre, be withdrawn:
"Whereas
PowerStream Management has recommended to its Board
of Directors that it move to one operation centre to service PowerStream’s
existing service territory;
And
whereas at its meeting of April 25, 2008,
PowerStream’s Board of Directors approved a recommendation authorizing
PowerStream’s Management to finalize negotiations with JAXX Corporation (Atlas)
for the lease and purchase option of a new operations centre and for the purchase
of adjacent land for a new transformer station, subject to Shareholder
approval;
And
whereas the Shareholders Agreement (“Shareholders
Agreement”) between The Corporation of the Town of Markham, Markham Energy
Corporation, The Corporation of the City of Vaughan and Amalco Hydro
Distribution Inc., dated June 1, 2004, as amended, provides in Section 2.05
that the Corporation shall maintain two (2) operations centres, together with
two (2) store front customer service centres, one to be located in each of
Markham and Vaughan;
And
whereas Section 5.03 of the Shareholders Agreement
provides that an amendment to the Shareholders Agreement requires agreement in
writing, duly executed by all parties to the Shareholders Agreement;
It
is therefore resolved that The Corporation of the Town of Markham approves an amendment to Section 2.05 of the Shareholders Agreement so
that it reads as follows:
“The head office and registered office of the Corporation
shall be located in one of the municipalities where the Business is
conducted. In addition, the Corporation shall maintain one or more
operation centre(s) within PowerStream’s service territory, one of which shall
be located within Markham or Vaughan, and shall maintain two store front
customer service centres, one to be located in each of Markham and Vaughan,
Ontario.”"
CARRIED
(7) AWARD OF TENDER #052-T-08 TOWNWIDE,
PAVEMENT
MARKINGS (7.12.2)
Report
That
the report entitled “Award of Tender # 052-T-08 Townwide, Pavement Markings” be
received; and,
That
the contract for Townwide, Pavement Markings be awarded to the lowest bidder,
Guild Electric Ltd. for an estimated annual amount of $254,089.40 exclusive of
GST, totalling $762,268.20 exclusive of GST for a period of three (3) years;
and,
That
funds for this contract for the 2008 period be drawn from the 2008 Operating
Budget Account 700 505 5307 Pavement Markings in the estimated amount of
$254,089.40 exclusive of GST;
and,
That
funds for this contract for the 2009 and 2010 periods, in the estimated amount
of $508,178.80 exclusive of GST, be
included in the 2009 and 2010 Operating Budget; and further,
That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution;
CARRIED
(8) AWARD
OF TENDER 043-T-08 STEELES AVENUE EAST
WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT (PHASE 2) FROM HENDERSON
AVENUE TO BAYVIEW AVENUE (5.4)
Report Attachment
That
the report entitled “Award of Tender 043-T-08 Steeles Avenue East Watermain
Replacement (Phase 2) from Henderson Avenue to Bayview Avenue” be received;
and,
That the
contract for 043-T-08 Steeles Avenue East Watermain Replacement (Phase 2) from
Henderson Avenue to Bayview Avenue be awarded to the lowest priced bidder,
Hollingworth Construction Co. in the amount of $965,877.50 exclusive of GST;
and,
That a separate purchase order in the amount
of $96,587.75 exclusive of GST be issued for contingency to cover any
additional fees and that the Director of Asset Management be authorized to
approve expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified limit in
accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
That staff be authorized to retain a
qualified geotechnical consulting firm in accordance with the Town’s purchasing
bylaw to provide geotechnical and materials testing services during
construction for an upset limit of $7,000.00 exclusive of GST; and,
That the award
be funded from the 2008 Waterworks Department Capital Project 053-6150-8435-005
Watermain Construction/Replacement; in the amount of $1,350,000.00; and,
That upon
payment of all the invoices, the remaining funds in the amount of $280,534.75
be returned to the original funding source; and further,
That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
(9) CANCELLATION, REDUCTION OR REFUND OF
TAXES
UNDER SECTION 357 AND 358 OF
THE MUNICIPAL ACT 2001 (7.3)
Report
That taxes
totalling approximately $234,407.42 be adjusted under Section 357 (in the
amount of $222,240.66) and Section 358 (in the amount of $12,166.76) of the Municipal Act, 2001 of which the
Town’s portion is estimated to be $29,708.48; and,
That
the Treasurer be directed to adjust the Collector’s Roll accordingly; and
further,
That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(10) 2008 TAX RATE AND LEVY BY-LAW (7.3)
Report
That a by-law
to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling $469,324,052
required by the Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York and the 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 2008, as set out as follows, be approved:
Town of
Markham: $102,254,653
Region of
York: $194,918,649
School Boards: $172,150,750
Markham BIA: $
-
Unionville
BIA: $ -
Total $469,324,052; and,
That staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
(By-law 2008-113)
CARRIED
(11) DEVELOPMENT CHARGES TRANSITION RULES
(7.11)
Report
That
the report titled “Development Charge Transition Rules” be received; and,
That
Council approve a transition policy for implementation of the proposed
development charge by-law amendments, as follows:
- that
subdivision applicants that have submitted all documentation required to
initiate the Subdivision Agreement, as set out in this report, on or
before 14 days from the date of enactment of the 2008 Town Wide Hard and
Area Specific Development Charge By-laws, be charged development charges
based on the current 2004 bylaw rates, as indexed;
- that
site plans that have been endorsed by Council on or before 14 days from
the date of enactment of the 2008 Town Wide Hard and Area Specific
Development Charge By-laws, be charged development charges based on the
current 2004 bylaw rates, as indexed; and,
That
subdivision applicants that qualify for the 2004 development charge rates be
given until September 30, 2008 to register their subdivisions, failing which
the 2008 by-law rates apply; and,
That site plan
applicants that qualify for the 2004 development charge rates be given until
September 30, 2008 to complete the site plan agreement process and obtain a
building permit, failing which the 2008 by-law rates apply; and further,
That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
MOTION DEFERRED
(See following motion to deferred)
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That Clause (11), Report No. 29 regarding Development Charges
Transition Rules be deferred to the June 24, 2008 Council meeting for
consideration.
CARRIED
(12) SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING (9.0)
That, as recommended by the Chair, June 23,
2008 be set aside for an extra General Committee meeting in the event it is
required to complete its business before the summer recess.
CARRIED
(13) COUNCIL REMUNERATION (11.9)
Memorandum
That the Staff Memorandum
dated May 5, 2008 from the Director of Human Resources be received; and,
That there be a one time
economic adjustment to equalize Ward and Regional Councillors’ base salaries;
and
That further benefit
improvements and remuneration increases be based on the CUPE Agreement, as it
is for the Town’s non-union staff, with effect from April, 2007.
CARRIED
6(b) REPORT NO. 30 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (June 9,
2008)
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Councillor D. Horchik
That Report
No. 30 - General Committee (June 9, 2008) comprised of one clause be received
and adopted.
(1) AWARD
OF TENDER #023-T-08 TOWNWIDE BUILDING
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE (7.12)
Report Attachment
That the report entitled “Award of Contract # 023-T-08
Townwide Building Mechanical Maintenance”
be received; and,
That the
contract for # 023-T-08 Townwide Building Mechanical Maintenance (for various
facilities as listed under Appendix A) be split between the two (2) lowest
priced suppliers SIG Mechanical Inc. and Versatech Mechanical Inc; and,
That the
contract for # 023-T-08 Townwide Building Mechanical Maintenance be awarded to SIG
Mechanical Inc for the June 1st – Dec 31st 2008 period in
the estimated amount of $97,358.33 exclusive of GST and a estimated annual
value of $166,900.00 exclusive of GST for a period of four (4) years
(2009-2012) totaling $682,771.21 exclusive of GST, based on stipulated price
escalations of 3% in year 4 and 5 of the contract; and,
That the
contract for # 023-T-08 Townwide Building Mechanical Maintenance be awarded to
Versatech Mechanical Inc for the June 1st – Dec 31st 2008
period in the estimated amount of $27,302.33 exclusive of GST and a estimated
annual value of $46,804.00 exclusive of GST for a period of four (4) years
(2009-2012) totaling $191,470.49 exclusive of GST, based on stipulated price
escalations of 3% in year 4 and 5 of the contract; and,
That the
contract costs for the June 1st to Dec 31st
2008 period be funded from the 2008 Operating Budget Accounts as listed under Appendix
A in the estimated annual amount of $124,660.66 exclusive of GST; and,
That the contract costs for the 2009, 2010, 2011 &
2012 periods (estimated $213,704.00 per annum, exclusive of GST plus stipulated price escalations as
identified in Appendix A) be included in the operating budgets for the
respective years pending Council approval of the operating budgets; and
further,
That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
6(c) REPORT NO. 31 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
(June 10, 2008)
Moved by
Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That Report
No. 30 - General Committee (June 9, 2008) comprised of one clause be received
and adopted.
(1) TRAIN ANTI-WHISTLING UPDATE (5.13)
That the presentation provided by Mr. A.
Brown, Director of Engineering and Mr. J. Lustig, Director of Financial and
Client Services regarding Train Anti-Whistling Update, be received; and,
That the
Region of York be requested to partner with the Town of Markham to install all
appropriate safety measures, including pedestrian gates, at all level train
crossings within the urban boundary of Markham regardless of local
anti-whistling policies; and,
Whereas
residents of the Town of Markham and Region of York are desirous of a better
quality of life and have been requesting the cessation of train whistling at
road crossings for over 5 years; and,
Whereas
Anti-Whistling by-laws and the cessation of whistling has been implemented at
some road/train crossings in the Region of York and Greater Toronto Area (GTA);
Now
therefore be it resolved that Council endorse the implementation of
anti-whistling by-laws within the urban boundary of the Town of Markham, with
priority given to the thirteen level train crossing on the Uxbridge Line; and,
That the
Region of York be requested to amend its June 11, 2008 Anti-Whistling Policy
for trains at road/rail crossings to:
- Permit
anti-whistling at Regional road crossings on a 24 hour per day basis;
- Fund
all costs associated with the implementation of anti-whistling at Regional
road/train crossings;
- Be
responsible for any added risk and liability at Regional road/train
crossings; and,
That the
Region of York be requested to expedite the implementation of train
anti-whistling by-laws at Regional crossings; and,
That the
City of Toronto be requested to implement an anti-whistling by-law for the
Steeles Avenue/Uxbridge Line crossing.
CARRIED
(See following recorded votes)
YEAS: Mayor
F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional
Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor E. Shapero,
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster,
Councillor L. Kanapathi, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)
NAYS: Councillor
D. Horchik. (1)
ABSENT: Councillor
V. Burke. (1)
·
Permit
anti-whistling at Regional road crossings on a 24 hour per day basis;
YEAS: Mayor
F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional
Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor
J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor L.
Kanapathi, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)
NAYS: Councillor
D. Horchik. (1)
ABSENT: Councillor
V. Burke. (1)
7. MOTIONS
(1) There
was no motion.
8. NOTICE OF MOTIONS
(1) There
was no notice of motion.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Council
consented to separate Communication No. 49-2008.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
46-2008 Gord Weeden -
Extending appreciation to Council and staff regarding Town's assistance on the
street sign for Gordon Weeden Road. (12.2.6)
Letter
Referred to all Members of
Council
47-2008 Liquor Licence
Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission Municipal Information Form for Salaam Namaste Indian Fine Cuisine
Inc., 3000 Highway No. 7 East, A-2 (indoor and outdoor licence for new
establishment). (3.21)
Info
48-2008 Liquor Licence
Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission Municipal Information Form for Watami Sushi
& Grill, 4372 Steeles Avenue East, Unit G74 (indoor licence for establishment
previously licenced). (3.21)
Info
49-2008 Unionville BIA -
Forwarding a request to temporarily close various streets at Main Street
Unionville as follows:
Roads to be closed
- Main Street Unionville
diagonally at Main Street Unionville Lane - also known as Concession Road
- Main Street Unionville
north to Carlton Road
- Fred Varley Drive at
EJ Lennox Way
Events, Dates and Times
- Unionville Celtic
Festival (July 12, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
- Unionville Jazz On
Main (August 15 and 16, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight). (3.5)
(By-law 2008-114)
Info
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That
"Markham Jazz Festival" be amended to read as "Unionville Jazz
On Main", under Communication No. 49-2008.
CARRIED
50-2008 Markham District
Veterans' Association - Forwarding a request to temporarily close the following
streets on June 27, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight to facilitate the
Fiesta Canada's Multicultural Day:
- Washington Street from Hwy 7 to south Centre Street
- Jerman Street from Hwy
7 to south Edward Street. (3.5)
(By-law 2008-115)
Info
51-2008 Markham Village
BIA - Forwarding a request to close the following streets at Main Street Markham
to facility the Pedestrian Mall being held on July 20 and October 5, 2008 from
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
- Main
Street Markham North from Highway 7 to South of Parkway Avenue.
- Access
east from Main Street Markham North is closed to:
a) Centre
Street
b) Robinson
Street.
- Access
west from Main Street Markham North is closed to:
b. Dublin
Street
c. Robinson
Street
d. Wilson
Street
- Robinson
Street West from Main Street Markham North to Water Street. (3.5)
(By-law 2008-116)
Info
52-2008 Paul D. Imrie,
President, Staff Services for School Crossing Guard - Providing information related
to overall service levels on school crossing guard as requested by General
Committee at its meeting held on May 26, 2008. (3.16)
Letter
Referred to Commissioner of
Development Services & Town Solicitor
53-2008 Ontario
Municipal Board - Forwarding a memorandum of oral decision regarding the
appeals submitted by 1547155 Ontario Ltd. for the development at 7751 Yonge
Street. (By-law
2008-272) (13.13)
Letter
54-2008 Ontario
Municipal Board - Forwarding a memorandum of oral decision regarding the
appeals submitted by 1691126 Ontario Ltd. (Liberty Development Corporation) for
the development at 7161 and 7171 Yonge Street. (13.13)
Letter
55-2008 Ontario
Municipal Board - Forwarding a memorandum of oral decision regarding the
appeals submitted by Romanovich Family for the Town of Markham Official Plan
Amendment No. 149. (13.13)
Letter
56-2008 Ontario
Municipal Board - Forwarding a memorandum of oral decision delivered on April
18, 2008 regarding the appeals for the properties on Langstaff Road. (13.13)
Letter
CARRIED
Referred
to all Members of Council
57-2008 Greg McCormick,
Chairman, Unionville BIA
Richard D. B. Talbot, President, The Unionville Ratepayers Association
Peter R. Wales, President, Unionville Villagers Association (UVA)
- Forwarding their comments regarding
the proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville. (10.5) (Other Business 2)
Letter
10. PROCLAMATIONS
(1) PROCLAMATIONS
(3.4)
Info
Moved by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
That the
following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:
- International Day against
Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (June 26, 2008); and,
That the Corporate Communications Department be
requested to publish the above proclamation in the local newspapers.
CARRIED
11. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
Council
consented to add New/Other Business (2).
(1) TOWN
CONVEYANCE TO BOX GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS
INC.-PART OF THE DONALD
COUSENS PARKWAY LANDS
PARTS 2 & 3, PLAN
65R-24196 (8.1)
NOTICES OF PROPOSED SALE
TOWN OF MARKHAM
PROPOSED SALE OF SURPLUS REAL
PROPERTY
(Pursuant to By-law 178-96)
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That
the notice of the proposed sale for the Town own lands legally described as Parts 2 and 3, Plan 65R-24196, be confirmed.
(By-law
2008-117) (In-Camera Clause No. 1)
CARRIED
(2) UNIONVILLE SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES
1456924
ONTARIO INC. - 161 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE
MAY 26, 2008 (10.5)
Minutes
That
the minutes of the Unionville Subcommittee dated May 26, 2008 regarding the
proposal submitted by 1456924 Ontario Inc. for 161 Main Street Unionville, be
received; and,
That the
following resolution of Unionville Subcommittee dated May 26, 2008 regarding
the proposal submitted by 1456924 Ontario Inc. for 161 Main Street Unionville, be
adopted:
"That the Unionville Subcommittee
endorse in principle the re-zoning and secondary plan amendment applications to
permit office use on the ground floor of 161 Main Street (areas “D” & “E”)
with the following conditions:
·
That area “C” be retained in retail use; and,
·
That the new proposed accessory structure (area “F”) be for retail use
and be enlarged to the maximum square
footage as determined by Town staff subject to site
conditions; and,
·
That the minimum amount of ground floor retail space required to be
maintained on the property be
specified in the zoning by-law; and further,
·
That only a real estate office use be supported for areas “D” and “E”(not
other office uses)."
(Delegations 1 to 13) (Communication No. 57-2008)
MOTION LOST
(See following recorded votes)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That Council consider the recommendation of
Unionville Subcommittee dated May 26, 2008 regarding the proposal at 161 Main
Street Unionville.
MOTION LOST ON A RECORDED VOTE (6:6)
(See following recorded vote)
YEAS: Mayor
F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor G. Landon,
Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (6)
NAYS: Deputy
Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor
J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor L. Kanapathi. (6)
ABSENT: Councillor
V. Burke. (1)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the application submitted by 1456924 Ontario Inc. regarding the
proposal at 161 Main Street Unionville be referred to staff for a report back
to the June 24, 2008 Council meeting.
MOTION LOST ON A RECORDED VOTE (4:8)
(See following recorded vote)
YEAS: Councillor
J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor L. Kanapathi, Councillor A. Chiu.
(4)
NAYS: Mayor
F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional
Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor E. Shapero,
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti. (8)
ABSENT: Councillor
V. Burke. (1)
12. BY-LAWS
Council
consented to add By-law 2008-121 and to separate By-law 2008-114.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That By-laws
2008-112 to 2008-119 and By-law 2008-121 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2008-112 A by-law to amend Fee By-law 2002-276 (Fees for the addition of
non-tax related charge to the tax account).
(Clause 3, Report No. 29, 2008)
By-law
BY-LAW 2008-113 A by-law to provide for the levy and collection of sums required
by The Corporation of the Town of Markham for the year 2008 and to provide for
the mailing of notices demanding payment of taxes for the year 2008.
(Clause 10, Report No. 29, 2008)
By-law
BY-LAW 2008-114 A by-law to authorize the temporary closure of various streets at
Main Street Unionville to facilitate the Unionville Celtic Festival being held
on July 12, 2008 (6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) and the Unionville Jazz On Main
being held on August 15 and 16, 2008 (6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight).
(Communication No. 49-2008)
CARRIED AS AMENDED
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That "Markham Jazz Festival" be amended to read as "Unionville
Jazz On Main", under By-law 2008-114.
CARRIED
By-law
BY-LAW 2008-115 A by-law to authorize the temporary closure of Washington Street
from Highway 7 to south Centre Street and Jerman Street from Highway 7 to south
Edward Street on June 27, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight to facilitate
the Fiesta Canada's Multicultural Day submitted by Markham District Veterans'
Association.
(Communication No. 50-2008) By-law
BY-LAW 2008-116 A by-law to authorize the temporary closure of various streets at
Main Street Markham to facilitate the Pedestrian Mall being held on July 20 and
October 5, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(Communication No. 51-2008) By-law
BY-LAW 2008-117 A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer
of Land to Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. (Parts 2 and 3, Plan 65R-24196).
(New/Other Business (1) and In-camera (1)). By-law
BY-LAW 2008-118 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the
Town of Markham (Part of Lot 20, Concession 7, designated as Part 3, Plan
65R-30368 - Mingay Avenue).
By-law
BY-LAW 2008-119 A by-law to amend Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Appointment
By-law 2002-178 and Parking By-law 2005-188 (To revise the lists for officers,
enforcement companies and tagging locations).
By-law
BY-LAW 2008-121 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not
subject to Part Lot Control (Majorwood Developments, Cathedral Community, Lots
8, 9, 35 to 74 and Blocks 75 to 79, Plan 65M-4031, north of Major Mackenzie
Drive and west of Woodbine Avenue).
By-law
CARRIED
13. IN-CAMERA ITEMS
Moved by
Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That Council
resolve into an in-camera session to discuss confidential matters (10:48 p.m.).
CARRIED
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That Council
rise and the Chair report the following from in-camera session (11:05 p.m.):
REPORT
OF GENERAL COMMITTEE - May 26, 2008
(1) TOWN
CONVEYANCE TO BOX GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS
INC.-PART OF THE DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY LANDS–
PARTS 2 & 3, PLAN 65R-24196 (8.1)
That the report entitled “Town of Markham Conveyance to Box
Grove Hill Developments Inc., Part of the Don Cousens Parkway Lands , Parts 2
and 3, Plan 65R-24196” be received; and,
That Parts 2
and 3, Plan 65R-24196 be declared surplus pursuant to Town of Markham By-law
178-96 and that notice of the proposed disposition of such lands be placed on
the agenda for the Council meeting of June 10, 2008; and,
That
a by-law be enacted at Council on June 10, 2008, authorizing the Mayor and
Clerk to execute a Transfer of Land in favour of Box Grove Hill Developments
Inc. for nominal consideration and other related documents for the completion
of this transaction, all in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor; and,
That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary including execution
of documents to give effect to this report.
COUNCIL
- June 10, 2008
(2) CONFIDENTIAL
LEGAL MATTER REGARDING
RODICK ROAD/HWY 407 (5.10)
That the Confidential Report dated June 10,
2008 from the Commissioner of Development Services regarding a legal matter
relative to Rodick Road/Highway 407 be received; and,
That staff be
authorized and directed to take all actions as are set out in this report.
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That the
report be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
14. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
Moved by
Councillor L. Kanapathi
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That By-law
2008-120 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2008-120 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of
June 10, 2008.
(Council Meeting No. 9, 2008)
By-law
CARRIED
15. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor E.
Shapero
Seconded
by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
__________________________________ ________________________________
KIMBERLEY
KITTERINGHAM FRANK
SCARPITTI
DEPUTY
CLERK MAYOR
(Signed)