COUNCIL MINUTES
June
12, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre
Meeting No. 12
Alternate
formats for this document are available upon request
ROLL CALL
Mayor Frank
Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional
Councillor Gord Landon, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie Burke,
Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti,
Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Logan Kanapathi, Councillor
Alex Chiu.
STAFF
Andy Taylor, Chief
Administrative Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner
of Community and Fire Services
Trinela Cane, Commissioner
of Corporate Services
Catherine Conrad, Town
Solicitor
Kimberley Kitteringham, Town
Clerk
Martha Pettit, Deputy Town
Clerk
Joel Lustig, Treasurer
Dennis
Flaherty, Director, Communications & Community Relations
John Wong, Technology
Support Specialist
Michelle Gibbons, Mayor’s Office Receptionist
Cecilia Murphy, Mayor's
Scheduler
The regular
meeting of Council convened at 7:06 p.m. on June 12, 2012 in the Council
Chamber. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.
At 11:45 p.m.,
Council passed a motion to waive Section 3.28 of Procedural By-law 2001-1
allowing the meeting to continue further than 12:01 a.m. on June 13, 2012, if
required. The motion moved by Councillor
Alex Chiu and seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton was carried by two-thirds
vote of the Members present.
Council welcomed
the new Commissioner of Corporate Services Trinela Cane and Deputy Town Clerk
Martha Pettit to the Town of Markham.
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
(1) Councillor Carolina
Moretti disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to Item No. 8, Report No.
36 titled "June 2012 - Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Under
Sections 357 and 358 of The Municipal Act, 2001" (related to 82
Peter Street matter only) as she is the owner of 82 Peter Street, and did not
take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matter.
(2) Mayor Frank Scarpitti
disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to Item No. 10, Report No. 36
titled "Enbridge Community Retrofit Pilot" as a member of his family
lives in the subject area, and did not take part in the consideration or
discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
2. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL MINUTES – MAY 29, 2012
Minutes
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Valerie Burke
1) That
the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 29, 2012, be adopted.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS
(1) RECOGNITION
OF JOHN WEBSTER
- TOWN CRIER FOR THE TOWN OF
MARKHAM (12.2.6)
Council
recognized Mr. John Webster, celebrating his 25th Anniversary for
being a Crier for the Town of Markham.
(2) MARKHAM
DISTRICT ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY
BURSARY AWARDS CEREMONY
(12.2.6)
Mr. Bruce Ander, President and CEO, Markham District Energy Inc.,
provided background information on the Markham District Energy Sustainability
Bursary. He introduced Peter Ronson, Vice President and Emily Turney, Executive
Assist, Markham District Energy Inc. to Council.
Markham District Energy Inc. established the Markham District Energy Sustainability Bursary
Program to help cultivate and nurture environmental leadership. The bursary encourages and rewards graduating
high school students who have distinguished themselves through environmental
community service, extracurricular and volunteer activities, and academic
excellence; and who intend to study sciences related to the environment at a
Canadian post-secondary institution.
Council extended congratulations to the
recipients of the 2012 Markham District Energy Sustainability Bursary. The recipients were presented with a trophy
as follows:
York Region
Catholic School Board:
Jeremy Truong, Father
Michael McGivney Catholic Academy
Tiffany Au, Saint Augustine
Catholic High School
Marck Mercado, Saint Brother
Andre Catholic High School
Jeff Sun, Saint Robert
Catholic High School
York Region Public School
Board:
Ashley Papadamou, Bill
Crothers Secondary School
June Chen, Bur Oak Secondary
School
Kisa Iqbal, Markham District
High School
Arielle Ramsundar, Markville
Secondary School
Anoushka Irani, Middlefield
Collegiate
Zara Tahir, Milliken Mills
High School
Shehroz Hussain, Pierre
Elliot Trudeau High School
Jacob Goldstein, Thornhill
Secondary School
Owen Gu, Thornlea Secondary
School
Kevin Ng, Unionville High
School
(3) 2012
MAYOR'S SENIORS HALL OF FAME AWARDS (12.2.6)
Council extended
congratulations to the recipients of the 2012 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
2012, the Meritorious Award and the Certificate of Appreciation, are awarded to
nominees for their unique or outstanding achievements.
Ms. Gail Leet,
Chair, Mayor’s Senior Hall of Fame Awards Committee, presented the following awards:
2012 Hall of Fame Award
- Dorothy Gilbert
2012 Meritorious Award
- Mahesh Chokshi
- Ratilal Patel
2012 Certificate of Appreciation
- Hal Hill
- Paul Kearns
- Randolph Po
4. DELEGATIONS
(1) DELEGATIONS
- MILNE DAM CONSERVATION AREA
AS PART OF ROUGE NATIONAL
URBAN PARK (5.7)
(Motion Item No. 2)
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
1) That the following
delegations regarding the motion titled "Milne Dam Conservation Area as
Part of Rouge National Urban Park" be received:
1. Gord
Walter, Sherwood Amber Glen Ratepayers Association, spoke in opposition to the
proposed motion.
2. Tupper
Wheatley, Milne Park Conservation Association, spoke in support of the proposed
motion.
3. Maureen
Cowan, Sherwood South Ratepayers Community Group, spoke in support of the
proposed motion.
4. Shelley
Bourne, Boyington Heights Ratepayers Association Inc., spoke in support of the
proposed motion.
5. Karen
O’Neil, Boyington Heights Ratepayers Association Inc., spoke in support of the
proposed motion.
6. Joyce
Ramer, spoke in support of the proposed motion.
7. Jim
Robb, Friends of the Rouge, spoke in support of the proposed motion.
CARRIED
(See following to consider the proposed subject motion)
Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
That Council consider the motion titled "Milne Dam Conservation
Area as Part of Rouge National Urban Park" immediately following the
delegations with respect thereto.
(See Motion Item No. 2 for Council's decision
on this matter)
CARRIED
(2) DELEGATIONS
- REQUEST TO THE PROVINCE TO AMEND THE
MUNICIPAL ACT
TO REQUIRE DIRECT ELECTION OF
THE CHAIR OF COUNCIL (13.4)
(Motion Item No. 1)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
1) That the following delegations
regarding the motion titled "Request to the Province to Amend The
Municipal Act to Require Direct Election of the Chair of Council" be
received:
1. Karen
Rea, spoke in support of the proposed motion.
2. Annette Cacorovski, spoke in support
of the proposed motion.
3. Leon
Brumer, spoke in opposition to the proposed motion.
(See Motion Item No. 1 for Council's decision
on this matter)
CARRIED
5. PETITIONS
Council
consented to add Petition Item No. 1
(1) PETITION IN SUPPORT OF THE NAMING OF THE
NEW COMMUNITY CENTRE AND
LIBRARY IN EAST MARKHAM AS
"CORNELL COMMUNITY CENTRE
AND LIBRARY" (6.6)
Petition
Moved by Councillor
Colin Campbell
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
1) That the petition
signed by approximately 548 residents in support of naming the new Community
Centre and Library in east Markham as "Cornell Community Centre and
Library" be received.
CARRIED
6(a) REPORT NO. 36 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (June
11, 2012)
Council
consented to add Report No. 36 and to separate Items Nos. 4, 8 and 10.
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
That Report
No. 36 – General Committee comprised of 10 items be received and adopted,
except Item Nos. 4, 8 and 10. (See following Item Nos. 4, 8 and 10)
(1) DEVELOPMENT
CHARGE UPDATE (7.11)
Presentation
1) That
the presentation by Mark Visser, Senior Manager Financial Strategy &
Investment, entitled “Development Charge Update ” be received; and,
2) That
a Council Development Charge Subcommittee be endorsed; and further,
3) That
the Chair and Vice Chair of the Finance and Administrative Issues; Chair and
Vice-Chair of the Development Services Committee, and the Chair and Vice Chair
of the Budget Subcommittee be appointed to the Council Development Charge
Subcommittee.
CARRIED
(2) DEVELOPMENT
CHARGE REIMBURSEMENT
BOX GROVE DEVELOPERS GROUP
INC. (7.11)
Report Attachment
A
1) That
the report entitled “Development Charge Reimbursement – Box Grove
Developers Group Inc.” be received; and,
2) That
Council authorize Town Wide Hard Development Charge reimbursement for the lesser of $573,813 (the amount
included in the 2008 Development Charge Background Study) and the actual cost
of the infrastructure (currently estimated at $555,043) to Box Grove Developers
Group Inc., for the construction
of sidewalks and illumination on the Box Grove Collector Road (future Don
Cousens Parkway); and,
3) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute a Development Charge Reimbursement Agreement in conjunction with the
Box Grove Collector Road & 14th Avenue Realignment Construction
and Reimbursement Agreement dated March 2, 2012 with Box Grove
Developers Group Inc.; and,
4) That the Development Charge Reimbursement
Agreement be prepared in accordance with the Town’s Development Charge
Credit and Reimbursement Policy, with Box
Grove Developers Group Inc. or their
successors, to the satisfaction of the Treasurer and Town Solicitor; and
further,
5) That staff be directed to do all things necessary
to give effect to this report.
CARRIED
(3) PAYMENT
ACCEPTANCE POLICY (7.0)
Report Attachment
1) That
the report entitled “Payment Acceptance Policy” be received; and,
2) That
Council approve the Payment Acceptance Policy; and,
3) That
existing “Credit Card Acceptance Policy” be replaced by the attached “Payment
Acceptance Policy”; and,
4) That
the maximum credit card transaction limit be increased to $5,000; and,
5) That
during the next CPI fee increase all user fees within the current Markham Fee
Bylaw (2002-276) be increased by 0.5% in addition to the CPI increase; and,
6) That
the projected merchant fee cost be incorporated into the 2013 Planning
Applications Fee Bylaw (211-83) and the Building
Permit Fees Bylaw (2011-62) updates; and,
7) That
all future Markham fees incorporate the cost of Credit & Debit Card
Merchant fees; and further,
8) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(4) POSTPONEMENT OF
MARKHAM’S DEBT
FROM POWERSTREAM AND MARKHAM
DISTRICT ENERGY INC. – DELEGATED AUTHORITY (8.0)
Report
1) That
the report entitled “Postponement of Markham’s Debt from PowerStream and
Markham District Energy Inc. – Delegated Authority” dated June 6, 2012 be
received; and,
2) That
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized and directed to execute postponements of
Markham’s Promissory Note or other debt from PowerStream, and any other
documents required, to facilitate PowerStream refinancing initiatives from time
to time, subject to approval of the Chief Administrative Officer; and,
3) That
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized and directed to execute postponements of
Markham District Energy debt to Markham, and any other documents required, to
facilitate Markham District Energy Inc. financing or re-financing initiatives
from time to time; and,
4) That
a brief presentation be provided at the June 25, 2012 Markham Enterprises Corporation
regarding this proposal; and,
5) That PowerStream and Markham District Energy Inc. update Markham
Enterprises Corporation's Board of Directors, as required, on their debt and
any upcoming financing initiatives requiring action or approval by the Town of
Markham or Markham Enterprises Corporation; and further,
6) That
staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the
recommendations of this report.
CARRIED
Council consented to amend Resolution No. 5
as follows:
- Add
the words "...and Markham District Energy Inc..." after the word
"...Powerstream..."
- Replace
the word "...quarterly..." with the words "...as
required..." before the words "...on their debt...".
(5) PROHIBITING THE KEEPING
OF AFRICAN
DWARF FROGS IN MARKHAM (2.8)
Report Attachment
A
1) That
the report titled ‘Prohibiting the Keeping of African Dwarf Frogs in Markham’
be received; and,
2) That
Attachment ‘A’- the ‘Proposed Amendment to the Animal Control By-law to
Prohibit the Keeping of African Dwarf Frog By-law’ be enacted; and,
3) That
this report be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
and all local Municipalities in the Region of York; and further,
4) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(By-law 2012-136)
CARRIED
(6) 091-S-12
WARD BOUNDARY REVIEW PROCESS (9.2)
Report Attachment
A
1) That the report entitled “091-S-12 Ward
Boundary Review Process” be received; and,
2) That
the “2012 Markham Ward Boundary Review –
Terms of Reference” be approved; and,
3) That
the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341
Part II, Section 7, Item 1(h), Non Competitive Procurement, and staff be
authorized to award a contract to Dr. Robert Williams for consulting services
for the 2012 Ward Boundary Review Process in the amount of $31,816.69
(including disbursements and HST); and,
4) That the Ward Boundary Review in the
amount of $31,816.69 be funded from account #310-101-5699-12089 “Establishment
of New Ward Boundaries”; and further,
5) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(7) CONSOLIDATION
OF THE BY-LAW LICENSING,
PERMIT AND SERVICES FEES (2.0)
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B
1) That
the report titled “Consolidation of the By-law Licensing, Permit and Service
Fees” be received for information purposes; and
2) That
Attachment ‘A’ - Consolidated Licensing, Permit and Service Fee By-law be
enacted to provide for the consolidation of the licensing, permit and service
fees collected by the By-law Enforcement and Licensing Section of Legislative
Services; and
3) That
By-law 2002-276 be amended by deleting the Corporate Services – By-law and
Enforcement License Fee Table; and
4) That
By-law 2002-284 be repealed; and further,
5) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(By-law 2012-137)
CARRIED
(8) JUNE
2012 - CANCELLATION, REDUCTION
OR REFUND OF TAXES UNDER SECTIONS
357 AND 358 OF THE MUNICIPAL
ACT, 2001 (7.3)
Report
1) That taxes totalling
approximately $446,528.88 be adjusted under Section 357 (in the amount of
$346,965.34) and Section 358 (in the amount of $99,563.54) of the Municipal Act, 2001 of which the Town’s
portion is estimated to be $79,154.46; and,
2) That the associated
interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments; and,
3) That the Treasurer be
directed to adjust the Collector’s Roll accordingly; and further,
4) That staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
(Councillor
Carolina Moretti abstained on
82 Peter Street matter)
(See following for the adoption of 82 Peter
Street matter only)
Moved
by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded
by Councillor Don Hamilton
That Item No. 8, Report No. 36, titled "June 2012 - Cancellation,
Reduction or Refund of Taxes Under Sections 357 and 358 of The Municipal
Act, 2001" (related to 82 Peter Street only), be adopted.
CARRIED
(Councillor
Carolina Moretti abstained)
(9) NAMING
OF THE NEW COMMUNITY CENTRE &
LIBRARY IN EAST MARKHAM (6.6)
Report
1) That the report “Naming of the new Community Centre and
Library in East Markham” be received; and,
2) That Council approve “Cornell Community Centre and Library”
as the name for the new centre in east Markham; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(10) ENBRIDGE
COMMUNITY RETROFIT PILOT (5.7)
Report
1) That
Markham partner with Enbridge Gas Distribution and others to develop and
implement a natural gas conservation pilot community retrofit in postal area
L3P; and,
2) That
up to $25,000 of funding from account 230-10153999345 Green Print Community
Sustainability Plan be allocated for marketing and promotion of this pilot to
the Community; and,
3) That,
funding be contingent on Greenprint messaging and Markham branding appearing in
all program marketing materials to the satisfaction of the Sustainability
Office and Communications and Community Relations; and further,
4) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(Mayor Frank Scarpitti abstained)
6(b) REPORT NO. 37 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE (June 12, 2012)
Council consented
to add Report No. 37 and to separate Item No. 4.
Moved by Councillor
Don Hamilton
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
That Report
No. 37 – Development Services Committee comprised of 6 items be received and
adopted.
(1) ELIGIBILITY
OF JAMES BRANDER HOUSE FOR
RELOCATION TO MARKHAM HERITAGE
ESTATES
31 HELEN AVENUE (16.11)
Report
1) That
Heritage Markham recommends to Council that the James Brander House at 31 Helen
Avenue be declared eligible for relocation to Markham Heritage Estates, due to
its cultural heritage value or interest, threatened state, and the absence of
either short or long-term uses by the owner; and,
2) That
the relocation of the frame rear wing of the building is supported if a future
owner wishes to retain it; and,
3) That
the current owner undertake the necessary work to make the roof of the brick
portion watertight to prevent further deterioration pending future relocation
of the building; and further,
4) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(2) CEDARDALE
MARKHAM INC.
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL
OF PHASE 1 OF A HIGH DENSITY
MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENT AT THE SOUTH-EAST
CORNER
OF HIGHWAY 48 AND CASTLEMORE
AVENUE
(9809 HIGHWAY 48) (SC 09
129428) (10.6)
Report
1) That
the report dated June 12, 2012 and titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Cedardale
Markham Inc., Application for Site Plan Approval of Phase 1 of a high density
mixed use development at the south-east corner of Highway 48 and Castlemore
Avenue (9809 Highway 48), File No. SC 09 129428,” be received; and,
2) That
the Site Plan Application (File No. SC 09 129428) submitted by Cedardale
Markham Inc. to facilitate an 18-storey building with 252 apartment units and
non-residential uses at grade, being Phase 1 of a high density mixed use
development, be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as
Appendix ‘A’; and,
3) That
site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or
his designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement.
Site Plan Approval is issued only when the Director or his designate has signed
the plan; and,
4) That
252 units of 2011/2012 allocation be granted (less the 35% LEED Silver Bonus)
to the proposed Phase 1 development; and,
5) That
prior to the Director of Planning and Urban Design endorsing the site plan, the
applicant shall submit to the Town final confirmation of the 35% (88 units)
servicing allocation credits from the Region of York under their “Sustainable
Development Through LEED” policy; and,
6) That
the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate servicing allocation should
the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,
7) That
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Section 37 Agreement with the
Owner; and,
8) That
the Owner provide the Town with the required payment of 60% planning processing
fees in accordance with the Town’s applicable Fee By-Law; and,
9) That
site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of three (3) years from the
date of endorsement in the event that a site plan agreement is not executed
within that period; and further,
10) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(3) FOREST
BAY HOMES
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS TO
FACILITATE
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE
SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF DENISON
STREET
AND MARKHAM ROAD
(ZA & SC 11 115754) (10.5,
10.6)
Report
1) That
the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Forest Bay Homes, Zoning By-law
amendment and site plan applications to facilitate residential development at
the south-east corner of Denison Street and Markham Road, File Nos: ZA & SC
11 115754,” dated May 22, 2012 be received; and,
2) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on February 21, 2012 regarding the application (ZA 11
115754) to amend Zoning By-law 90-81, as amended, be received; and,
3) That the application
(ZA 11 115754) submitted by Forest Bay Homes to amend Zoning By-law 90-81, as
amended, to facilitate residential development at the south-east corner of
Denison Street and Markham Road, be approved, and the draft By-law be finalized
and enacted without further notice; and,
4) That the site plan
application (SC 11 115754) submitted by Forest Bay Homes to facilitate
residential development at the south-east corner of Denison Street and Markham
Road be endorsed in principle, subject to conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’ ;
and,
5) That Site Plan Approval
(SC 11 115754) be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his
designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement. Site Plan Approval is issued only when the
Director has signed the site plan; and,
6) That conditional 2011
servicing allocation for 28 townhouses and 30 semi-detached dwellings be
assigned to the proposed development; and,
7) That the Town reserves
the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should development
not proceed in a timely manner; and further,
8) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
(4) HYDRO
UNDERGROUNDING UPDATE (5.0)
Report Attach
A Attach
B Attach
C
1) That
the staff report entitled “Hydro Undergrounding Update” be received; and,
2) That
staff report back as to the results of PowerStream’s development of criteria
and principles for funding of undergrounding of overhead hydro distribution
systems and potential application to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) for partial
funding in their 2013 rates; and,
3) That
construction of the Hwy 7 Pilot Project (from west of Rodick Road to the tracks
east of Sciberras Road) for undergrounding of existing power and utility lines
on existing roads, including hydro, telecommunication and streetlight circuits,
be deferred pending availability of funding; and,
4) That
the detailed electrical engineering design of undergrounding hydro from Town
Centre Blvd to the tracks East of Sciberras Road in the amount of $414,810 not
proceed at this time; and,
5) That
York Region be requested to continue protecting a corridor of sufficient width
in the current design for the future undergrounding of the overhead hydro distribution
system and utilities in the Highway 7 right of way from Rodick Road to
Sciberras Road to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and
PowerStream; and,
6) That
staff pursue, at the site plan application stage for development abutting the
roads identified under Tables 1 and 2 of this report, funding from the
developers for the undergrounding of overhead utilities abutting their site;
and,
7) That
York Region be requested to expedite the reconstruction of Highway 7 from Town
Centre Boulevard to Sciberras Road; and,
8) That Mayor Frank
Scarpitti and Regional Councillor Jim Jones review related policy issues and
report back to the Committee as appropriate; and further,
9) That the appropriate
individuals at PowerStream, York Region and VIVA be advised accordingly.
CARRIED BY A RECORDED VOTE (8:4)
(See following recorded vote)
YEAS: Mayor
Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Gord Landon,
Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Carolina Moretti,
Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alex Chiu. (8)
NAYS: Regional
Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Don Hamilton,
Councillor Alan Ho. (4)
ABSENT: Councillor
Logan Kanapathi. (1)
(5) AWARD
OF TENDER 072-T-12 REHABILITATION OF
JOHN STREET CNR OVERHEAD
BRIDGE (B42) (5.10)
Report
1) That
the report entitled “Award of Tender 072-T-12 Rehabilitation of John Street CNR
Overhead Bridge (B42)” be received; and,
2) That
tender 072-T-12 for the Rehabilitation of John Street CNR Overhead Bridge (B42)
be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, Marbridge Construction Ltd. in the
amount of $941,987.23 inclusive of HST impact; and,
3) That
a contingency be established in the amount of $37,679.49 (4% of construction
award) inclusive of HST impact to cover any additional construction costs; and,
4) That
the existing purchase order # PD 10227 with G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc. to
provide additional contract administration and construction services be
increased in the amount of $50,316.38, inclusive of HST impact; and,
5) That
the award be funded from available funds in 2010 capital account 058-5350-10267-005
“Bridge Improvement-John St. W of Leslie St.” in the amount of $607,266; and,
6) That
the shortfall of $422,717 be funded from available surplus in capital account
058-6150-8464-005 “Bridge Improvement - Green Lane (W of Leslie)” with funds to
be transferred into capital account 058-6150-10267-005 “Bridge Improvements –
John St. W of Leslie St; and further,
7) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(6) AWARD
OF CONSTRUCTION TENDER 077-T-12
WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT AND
STORM SEWER
INSTALLATION MAIN STREET
MARKHAM
- HIGHWAY 7 TO BULLOCK DRIVE
(5.4, 5.5)
Report
1) That
the report entitled “Award of Construction Tender 077-T-12 Watermain
Replacement and Storm Sewer Installation Main Street Markham – Highway 7 to
Bullock Drive” be received; and,
2) That
the contract for 077-T-12 Award of Construction Tender 077-T-12 Watermain
Replacement and Storm Sewer Installation Main Street Markham – Highway 7 to
Bullock Drive be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Sam Rabito Construction
Ltd., in the amount of $1,668,668.62, inclusive of HST impact; and,
3) That
a contingency amount of $166,866.86 (10%), inclusive of HST impact, be
established to cover any additional costs and that authorization to approve
expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance
with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
4) That
the existing purchase order # PD 11169 with Morrison Hershfield to provide
detailed design be increased (from $280,317.25 to $383,689.13) to include the
amount of $103,371.88, inclusive of HST impact, to provide the contract
administration services in accordance with RFP # 008-R-11; and,
5) That
a contingency in the amount of $15,505.78 (15%), inclusive of HST impact, be
established to cover any additional costs related to contract administration services
and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to
the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
6) That
the Engineering Department Project Management Fee in the amount of $146,580.99
be funded from Capital Accounts 053-6150-12334-005 “Sanitary Sewer System
Upgrade/Rehabilitation Program”, 058-6150-12403-005 “Storm Sewer Upgrade – Main
Street Markham from Hwy 7 to Bullock Drive” and 058-6150-12328-005 “Watermain
Construction & Replacement Program”; and,
7) That
the award be funded from the Capital Accounts 053-6150-12334-005 “Sanitary
Sewer System Upgrade/Rehabilitation Program”, 058-6150-12403-005 “Storm Sewer
Upgrade – Main Street Markham from Hwy 7 to Bullock Drive” and 058-6150-12328-005
“Watermain Construction & Replacement Program” as outlined under the
financial template section of the report; and,
8) That
the funding shortfall in the amount of $495,364.40 be funded from other
components within the Capital Budget account 058-6150-12328-005 “Watermain
Construction & Replacement Program” in the amount of $55,993.73, and the
remaining shortfall of $439,370.67 will be funded from the return of funds from
the upcoming closure of capital projects that will be tabled at the June 18th
General Committee; and further,
9) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
7. MOTIONS
(1) REQUEST
TO THE PROVINCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL ACT
TO REQUIRE DIRECT ELECTION OF
THE CHAIR OF COUNCIL (13.4)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
Whereas prior to
1971 the Governance model for the Municipality of the County of York was a
Council of elected Mayors and or Reeves and deputy Mayors or Reeves from the
constituent Municipalities, and
Whereas the head
of Council was a Warden along with a Deputy Warden appointed by council from
the membership of the York County Council, and
Whereas in 1971
the Province of Ontario dissolved the former County of York and through the
Region of York Act, created the Region of York, and
Whereas the
Province also through boundary adjustment and amalgamation created the nine
municipalities that together now make up the Region of York, and
Whereas the
province of Ontario appointed the first Chairman of the Region of York, and
Whereas the
responsibilities of the Region of York at that time were limited in scope to
little more than that of the previous County Government, and
Whereas the
Region of York act as all other Regions created at that time were to grow and
provide additional services previously provided by the Provincial Government,
and
Whereas the
practice of an appointed Chairman has continued for over Forty Years, even
though the population of the Region has increased from less than 250,000
residents in 1971 to in excess of 1,050,000 residents in 2011, and
Whereas the
population of the Region of York is in excess of the population of Newfoundland
and Labrador, (510,000), Prince Edward Island (146,000), Nova Scotia (946,000),
New Brunswick (756,000) and about even with Saskatchewan (1,057,900) and if
going to overtake the population of the Province of Manitoba within the present
planning horizon. These populations are from the 2011 Stats Canada Census, and
Whereas the
Chairman of the region of York is one of the most powerful politicians in the
Province, but is only accountable to a simple majority of the membership of the
York Region Council, and
Whereas to be
appointed Chairman of the Region of York Council requires 11 votes or
approximately 0.0000109934 percent of the population or approximately 0.0000275
percent of the eligible voters in the Region, and
Whereas the Prime
Minister, all Federal Ministers, Premiers and all Provincial Ministers must hold
an elected position in a riding prior to being eligible to vote on any issues,
and
Whereas the
present process of Council appointing their own chair deprives the residents
from hearing what the platform and agenda of the individuals running for the
most senior position in the Region of York is to be, and
Whereas that
agenda affects all of our lives whether it be Policing, Regional Planning,
Roads, Public Housing, Public Transportation, Water and Sewer Services,
Emergency Services and all other Regional Services provided, and
Whereas the role
of Chairman has grown to the point that appointing from within the elected
Council will not get the Regional Platform or agenda out to the residents as a
whole,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That the Province of Ontario pass enabling legislation to require
the head of the Regional Municipality of York to be elected by general vote in
accordance with the Municipal
Elections Act, 1996, beginning
in the 2014 Municipal Election; and,
2) That this motion be
sent to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable
Kathleen Wynne Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honourable Tim
Hudak leader of the Opposition, Andrea
Horwath Leader of the NDP, and all MPPs in York Region.
MOTION LOST BY A RECORDED VOTE (5:6)
(See following recorded vote)
(See following to receive the delegations)
(See following background information)
Recorded
vote (5:6):
YEAS: Regional
Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Don Hamilton,
Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho. (5)
NAYS: Mayor
Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor
Howard Shore, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Alex Chiu. (6)
ABSENT: Regional
Councillor Gord Landon, Councillor Logan Kanapathi. (2)
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
That the delegations regarding the motion titled "Request to the
Province to Amend The Municipal Act to Require Direct Election of the
Chair of Council" be received.
(See Delegation Item No. 2)
CARRIED
- February
28, 2012 - The notice of this motion was given to Council.
- March 20, 2012
- Council referred the motion to a Workshop in May 2012.
- May 7, 2012 -
Council held a workshop and referred the motion to the Council meeting this
date, June 12, 2012.
(2) 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 Rouge
Valley from Milne Dam Conservation Area to Steeles Avenue along the Rouge
River, also be included in the Federal Rouge National Urban Park; and that the
existing recreational uses including the golf courses be preserved, and that
any proposals for future uses be subject to public consultation; and,
3) 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,
4) 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).
CARRIED AS AMENDED BY A RECORDED VOTE (8:4)
(See following recorded vote)
(See following to amend the proposed motion)
(See following to receive the delegations)
(See following to consider the matter)
(See following on the Notice)
Carried as amended by a recorded vote (8:4):
YEAS: Mayor
Frank Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Gord
Landon, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Don
Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell. (8)
NAYS: Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Alex
Chiu. (4)
ABSENT: Councillor
Logan Kanapathi. (1)
Amendment to the proposed motion:
Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the following paragraph be added as
Resolution No. 2:
"2) That the Rouge Valley
from Milne Dam Conservation Area to Steeles Avenue along the Rouge River, also
be included in the Federal Rouge National Urban Park; and that the existing
recreational uses including the golf courses be preserved, and that any
proposals for future uses be subject to public consultation; and,"
CARRIED BY A RECORDED VOTE (8:4)
(See following recorded vote)
YEAS: Mayor
Frank Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Gord
Landon, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Don
Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell. (8)
NAYS: Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Alex
Chiu. (4)
ABSENT: Councillor
Logan Kanapathi. (1)
Motion to receive the delegations:
Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That the delegations regarding the motion titled "Milne Dam
Conservation Area as Part of Rouge National Urban Park" be received.
(See Delegation Item No. 2)
CARRIED
Motion to consider the matter:
Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
That Council consider the motion titled "Milne Dam Conservation
Area as Part of Rouge National Urban Park" immediately following the
delegations with respect thereto.
CARRIED
Notice of Motion:
The notice of this motion was given to Council at its meeting held
on May 29, 2012.
(3) 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.
CARRIED
(See following on the Notice)
Notice of Motion:
The notice of this motion was given to
Council at its meeting held on May 29, 2012.
8. NOTICES OF MOTIONS
(1) SABISTON
LANDFILL (5.1)
Moved by Councillor
Howard Shore
Seconded by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
Whereas
the former Sabiston landfill is located on the western portion of German Mills
Settlers Park; and,
Whereas this area has become a very important ecosystem – a rare and important
habitat that supports an abundance of flora and fauna, is part of the East Don
watershed and has potential path linkages into East Don Parklands and Duncan
Mills Creek; and,
Whereas
a Public Open House was held on August 22, 2006; in November 2006 a ‘Q & A’
document was sent via mail to area residents including information on the
history and operations of the landfill, studies completed to date, additional
information on aerobic landfill technology and its potential impacts; and in December 2006 a site visit with
residents to the Donlands Landfill site (aerobic) was completed and a further
presentation to General Committee was made on March 23, 2009; and, on March 19, 2012 a further Public Open
House with area residents was held; and,
Whereas
at the Public Open House conducted by Town
Staff and the Ward Councillor on Oct 4, 2006 it was noted that: “all solid wastes safely
contained within landfill” and further that: “off site
migration of methane around the perimeter of the site (adjacent to the homes)
are contained and below MOE levels”; and,
Whereas the Ministry of Environment (MOE) regulations for control of landfill
gas requires that methane gas concentrations “below the surface of the land at
the boundary of the site be less than 2.5 percent by volume”. Continuous operation and maintenance of the
perimeter gas collection system is required in order to meet the Certificate of
Approval (C of A) requirements and to protect the neighbouring residences; and,
Whereas the monitoring of water samples could
identify trends and potentially provide for rapid response to any contamination
which would in turn enhance the health of the Creek and the creatures that
live, feed, or spawn there; and,
Whereas
the residents of German Mills generally, and particularly the neighbourhoods
surrounding Settlers’ Park have
consistently and emphatically expressed their desire to maintain the existing
methane collection system and rejected the proposal for an Aerobic Bioreactor Landfill Technology;
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That the existing methane gas collection
system remain in place until confirmation is received that methane gas has been
eliminated; and,
2) That there is no interest by the Town
of Markham to host an Aerobic Bioreactor Landfill Technology pilot project and
declare the matter is no longer under consideration; and,
3) That the subject lands be formally
brought into the Markham park system and designated as the ‘German Mills Meadow
and Natural Habitat’ as recognition of the unique and special character of this
site; and,
4) That a redundancy system
be established as a safety measure against any failure to the existing
maintenance system, including the installation of a generator at the pump
house; and,
5) That the frequency of monitor readings
be increased from every two months to once per month as an additional safety
measure and a Report to General Committee be provided annually; and further,
6) That a Leachate Collection System be
installed to intercept discharge to German Mills Creek and protect the Creek
from contamination and where possible, this System should be installed and
operated in a manner that minimizes disruption to existing wildlife and
vegetation.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Council
consented to add Communication Nos. 45-2012 to 50-2012.
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Referred to all Members of
Council
42-2012 LIQUOR LICENCE
APPLICATION FOR MAIN SUSHI RESTAURANT, 2-144 MAIN STREET NORTH MARKHAM (3.21)
Info
Forwarding a request for the Town of Markham to completed the Municipal
Information Form (Ward 4) (Change of ownership application for previously
licenced indoor areas)
CARRIED
43-2012 LIQUOR LICENCE
APPLICATION FOR ENCORE KARAOKE AND LOUNGE LTD., 8601 WARDEN AVENUE, UNIT 26-30
(3.21)
Info
Forwarding a request for the Town of Markham to completed the Municipal
Information Form (Ward 3) (Change of ownership application for previously
licenced indoor areas)
CARRIED
44-2012 ROAD CLOSURE
REQUEST - MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL BED RACE (3.5)
Info
The following roads will be closed on June 24, 2012 from 12:30 p.m. to
3:30 p.m. to facilitate the event:
1 Unionville
Main Street north from Station Lane to south of Carlton Rd
2. No
access from Main Street Unionville west onto Fred Varley Drive
3. No
access from Main Street Unionville east onto Victoria Avenue and Concession Rd
(Bypass)
CARRIED
Received
45-2012 INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM REGARDING KING SQUARE LIMITED HOLD REMOVAL (10.0)
Memo
Memorandum dated June 12, 2012 from the Commissioner of Development
Services providing background information regarding the proposed Hold Removal
By-law.
(By-law 2012-138)
CARRIED
Referred to all Members of
Council
46-2012 SPECIAL OCCASION
LIQUOR PERMIT FOR GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY OF MARKHAM (3.21)
Letter
Forwarding
a request for the Town of Markham to designate their Annual Greek Festival
being held from July 20 to 22 and 27 to 29, 2012 at 11359 Warden Avenue as a
“Community Festival”. The designation is
a requirement of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for the
application of Special Occasion Liquor Permit. (Ward 6)
CARRIED
47-2012 ROAD CLOSURE
REQUEST FOR WORLD MUSIC AND DANCE EVENT (3.5)
Info
The following roads will be closed on July 22, 2012 between 7:00 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m. to facilitate the event:
- Main Street Markham north from Hwy 7 to Parkway/Bullock
- Access east from Main Street Markham to:
Centre Street
Robinson Street East
- Access west from Main Street Markham to:
Dublin
Robinson Street West
Wilson Street
- Robinson Street West from Main Street Markham North to
Water Street.
CARRIED
48-2012 ROAD CLOSURE
REQUEST FOR MARKHAM GIRO – BICYCLE RACE (3.5)
Info
The
following roads will be closed on August 19, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
to facilitate the event:
- Cochrane Drive from Highway 7
- East Valhalla Drive from Cochrane
Drive to Highway 7.
CARRIED
49-2012 ROAD CLOSURE
REQUEST FOR THORNHILL VILLAGE FESTIVAL (3.5.3)
Info
The following roads will be closed on September 15, 2012 from 8:00 a.m.
to 6:30 p.m. to facilitate the event:
Sidewalks and
roadways on the following roads:
- Church
Lane from John St beyond Colborne St.
- Colborne
Street from Yonge St. to Church Lane
- Eliza St
from Colborne St. to end of street
- Thornhill
Summit Drive
- From
Yonge Street to Answell Crt
- Yonge
Street between John St & Royal Orchard Blvd
Parade Hours (10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
- Dudley Ave between Clarke Ave & Elgin Ave (Parade Set up - 8:30
a.m.)
- Elgin Ave from Dudley Ave & Yonge St (During parade - 9:30 a.m.
to noon)
- Yonge Street between Clarke Ave & John Street
(During parade 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
- John Street between Yonge St & Henderson Ave
- Clarke
Ave between Yonge Street & Henderson
(During
parade 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
CARRIED
50-2012 COMMUNICATION
PROVIDING COMMENTS - MILNE DAM CONSERVATION AREA AS PART OF ROUGE NATIONAL
URBAN PARK (5.7)
(Motion
Item No. 2)
Letter
1. Bernard Szederkenyi.
CARRIED
10. PROCLAMATIONS
(1) PROCLAMATION
APPROVED - FOR INFORMATION (3.4)
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Valerie Burke
1) That the following proclamation issued by the Town Clerk in
accordance with the Town of Markham Proclamation Policy be received for
information purposes:
- International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit
Trafficking (June 26, 2012).
CARRIED
11. NEW/OTHER BUSINESSES
(1) IMPROVEMENT
FOR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
DENISON STREET AND WARDEN
AVENUE (10.0)
Council
enquired about the timing for the improvement of the area around the southeast
corner of Denison Street and Warden Avenue.
The Chief Administrative Officer advised he will look into the matter
and report back to Members of Council.
12. BY-LAWS
Council
consented to add By-laws 2012-136 to 2012-140.
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Alan Ho
That By-laws 2012-134,
2012-136 to 2012-140 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2012-134 UPPER UNIONVILLE INC., HOLD
REMOVAL BY-LAW, EAST OF KENNEDY ROAD AND NORTH OF 16TH AVENUE
- A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit the
development of residential units, 19TM-10003, Part of Lot 16 and 17, Concession
6.
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2012-136 A BY-LAW TO AMEND THE ANIMAL CONTROL BY-LAW 2005-254
- To prohibit the Keeping of African Dwarf
Frogs in Markham.
(Item No. 5, Report No. 36)
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2012-137 LICENSING, PERMIT AND SERVICE FEES BY-LAW
(Repeals Licensing Fee By-law 2002-284 and
amends General Fee By-law 2002-276 by deleting the "Corporate
Services-By-laws and Enforcement" Section)
(Item No. 7, Report No. 36)
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2012-138 KING SQUARE LTD., HOLD REMOVAL
BY-LAW, 9390 WOODBINE AVENUE
- A by-law to amend By-law 165-80, as amended, to permit Phase 1
development in the area.
(Communication No. 45-2012)
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2012-139 MCCOWAN RIDGE (ARH) HOMES LTD. 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 5 to 15 and 22 to
27, Plan 65M-4302, southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive East and McCown
Road.
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2012-140 COUNTRY WIDE HOMES AT MARKHAM TWO 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 1 to 4, 16 to 21
and 28 to 36, Plan 65M-4302, southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive East and
McCowan Road.
By-law
CARRIED
13. IN-CAMERA ITEMS
Council
consented to not resolve into in-camera session and to report out the following
items, as proposed, at open Council session:
(1) MINUTES
OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
- MAY 29, 2012 (16.0)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the minutes of the in-camera
Council meeting held on May 29, 2012, be confirmed.
CARRIED
(2) LITIGATION
MATTER (WARD 5) (8.0)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the confidential
report dated May 18, 2012 from the Town Solicitor regarding a litigation matter
in Ward 5 be received; and,
2) That staff be
authorized to proceed as directed by Council on June 12, 2012.
CARRIED
(3) LITIGATION
MATTER (WARD 5) (8.7)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the confidential
report dated May 18, 2012 from the Town Solicitor regarding a litigation matter
in Ward 5 be received; and,
2) That staff be
authorized and directed to take the action set out in this report.
CARRIED
14. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Colin Campbell
That By-law 2012-135
be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2012-135 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE
12, 2012.
By-law
CARRIED
15. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
That the Council meeting be adjourned at 11:55 p.m.
CARRIED
_______________________________ _______________________________
KIMBERLEY
KITTERINGHAM FRANK
SCARPITTI
TOWN CLERK MAYOR
(Signed)