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                                                                                                          Council Minutes

                                                                                          April 8, 2014, 7:00 PM

                                    Council Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre

                                                                                                      Meeting No. 8

 

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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

Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

Trinela Cane, Commissioner of Corporate Services

Paul Ingham, Director of Operations

Joel Lustig, Treasurer

Sharon Laing, Director of Human Resources

Dennis Flaherty, Director of Communications and Community Relations

John Wong, Technology Support Specialist

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk

Alida Tari, Council/Committee Coordinator

 

 

 

The regular meeting of Council convened at 7:05 PM on April 8, 2014 in the Council Chamber.  Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

(1)        None declared.

 

 


 

2.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES – MARCH 25, 2014

            Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

            1)         That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 25, 2014, be adopted.

 

Carried

 

 

 

3.         PRESENTATIONS

 

There were no presentations.

 

 

 

4.         DELEGATIONS

 

There were no delegations.

 

 

 

5.         PETITIONS

 

There were no petitions.

 

 


 

6(a)      REPORT NO. 14 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (April 1, 2014)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That Report No. 14 – Development Services Committee comprised of 7 items be received and adopted.

 

(1)        SMART COMMUTE - MARKHAM/RICHMOND HILL
            2014 BUSINESS PLAN (5.10)

            Presentation

 

1)         That the presentation provided by Flo McLellan, Program Director, Smart Commute – Markham/Richmond Hill Transportation Management Association (TMA) entitled “Smart Commute – Markham / Richmond Hill 2014 Business Plan”, at the April 1, 2014 Development Services Committee, be received; and,

 

2)         That the funding allowance for Smart Commute – Markham/Richmond Hill Transportation Management Association (TMA) in the amount of $75,000, funded under the 2014 Capital Account No. 640-101-5399-14053, be approved; and,

 

3)         That the Regional Municipality of York, the Town of Richmond Hill and Smart Commute – Markham/Richmond Hill be advised accordingly; and,

 

4)         That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an amended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to the satisfaction of the CAO and City Solicitor; and,

 

5)         That staff be authorized to issue a purchase to Smart Commute – Markham/Richmond Hill in the amount of $75,000; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION
             – DETACHED ONE STOREY ACCESSORY BUILDING/GARAGE
            118 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE (16.11.3)

            Report

 

1)         That the staff report entitled “Request for Demolition –Detached One Storey Accessory Building/Garage,  118 Main Street Unionville”, dated April 1, 2014, be received; and,


 

2)         That Council endorse the demolition of the non heritage accessory building/garage at 118 Main Street within the Unionville Heritage Conservation District; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(3)        SIGN VARIANCE FOR
            SCOTIABANK THORNHILL BRANCH
            BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA
            7681 YONGE STREET
            THORNHILL HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
            (FILE NO. 14 111385 SP) (2.16)

            Report

 

1)                  That the deputation by Nathan Dart of Pride Signs Limited, regarding the Sign variance for Scotiabank Thornhill Branch, be received; and,

 

2)         That the staff report titled “Sign Variance for Scotiabank Thornhill Branch, Bank of Nova Scotia, 7681 Yonge Street, Thornhill Heritage Conservation District” dated April 1, 2014, be received; and,

 

3)         That the application for a sign variance (14 111385 SP) be approved; and,

 

4)         That the external lighting of all signs be downward-directed in goose-neck style, to comply with Markham’s dark sky friendly direction; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 


 

(4)        APPLICATION FOR DEMOLITION OF BUILDING AND
            INTENTION TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY UNDER PART IV
            OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
           
CARL REESOR JAMES HOUSE
            8127 BAYVIEW AVENUE
            (FILE NO. 14 109569 DP) (16.11.3)

            Report

 

1)         That the staff report titled “Request for Demolition of Building and Intention to Designate a Property under the Ontario Heritage Act, Carl Reesor James House, 8127 Bayview Avenue” dated April 1, 2014, be received; and,

 

2)         That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the Carl Reesor James House – 8127 Bayview Avenue, be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and,

 

3)         That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act;  and,

 

4)         That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,

 

5)         That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and,

 

6)         That the application to demolish the Carl Reesor James House be denied; and,

 

7)         That the City of Toronto be requested to re-tenant the building, and be encouraged to work with North Toronto Cat Rescue as a potential user for the building; and,

 

8)         That the letter from the City of Toronto dated March 3, 2014, be forwarded to the Toronto Heritage Committee for information purposes, and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 


 

(5)        RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            ARBOR MEMORIAL INC.
            (FORMERLY MEMORIAL GARDENS CANADA LIMITED)
            OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION FOR A
            CHANGE IN LAND USE TO PERMIT A CEMETERY
            FUNERAL HOME AND ACCESSORY USES AT 6278 19TH AVENUE
            (FILE NO: OP 07 134061) (10.3)

            Report

 

1)                  That the deputations by David McKennitt, President of the Dickson Hill Hamlet and Neighbourhood Community Association, Dave Jones, and Mary Brawley, regarding the applications by Arbor Memorial Inc., and the written submissions by David McKennitt and Mary Brawley be received; and,

 

2)         That the report dated April 1, 2014 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Arbor Memorial Inc. (formerly Memorial Gardens Canada Limited), Official Plan Amendment application for a change in land use to permit a cemetery, funeral home  and accessory uses at 6278 19th Avenue (File No: OP 07 134061)”, be received; and,

 

3)         That the record of the Public Meeting held on May 18th, 2010 regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment be received; and,

 

4)         That the application submitted by Arbor Memorial Inc. (formerly Memorial Gardens Canada Limited) to amend the City of Markham Official Plan for a portion of 6278 19th Avenue, be refused; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(6)        CITY OF MARKHAM OFFICIAL PLAN 2013
            – PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS (10.0)

            Report

 

1)         That the deputation by Catherine Lyons of Goodman’s LLP, representing Minotar, regarding the City of Markham Official Plan 2013 – Proposed Modifications, be received; and


 

2)         That the written submissions from Eileen Costello of Aird & Berlis, representing Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., Annik Forristal of McMillan, representing York Region Condominium Corporation No. 890,  John Mascarin of Aird & Berlis, on behalf of Markham Airport, Maria Gatzios of Gatzios Planning, on behalf of the Berczy Glen Landowners Group, and Ben Quan of QX4 Investments, on behalf of Peoples Christian Academy, regarding the City of Markham Official Plan 2013 – Proposed Modifications, be received; and

 

3)         That the report entitled “City of Markham Official Plan 2013 – Proposed Modifications” dated April 1, 2014, be received; and,

 

4)         That the proposed modifications to the Council adopted Official Plan 2013, as outlined in Appendix ‘A’ of the report entitled “City of Markham Official Plan 2013  – Proposed Modifications” dated April 1, 2014, be adopted as further modified:

a)    Modification # 6 include a place of worship as an accessory use to the private school;

b)    Modification # 1 be deferred to Council or Development Services Committee for further information from staff; and,

 

5)         That Map 7 of the Council adopted Official Plan 2013 be corrected to reflect the map submitted by Catherine Lyons on behalf of Minotar on December 3, 2013; and,

 

6)         That the proposed modifications to the Council adopted Official Plan 2013, as recommended in the report entitled “City of Markham Official Plan 2013 – Proposed Modifications” dated April 1, 2014, as amended, along with the corrected Map 7, be forwarded to the Region of York for consideration in the approval of Markham’s new Official Plan; and,

 

7)         That the correspondence identified in Appendix ‘B’ of the report entitled “City of Markham Official Plan 2013 – Proposed Modifications” dated April 1, 2014, be received; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 


 

(7)        STOUFFVILLE CORRIDOR RAIL SERVICE
            EXPANSION ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA)
            PROJECT REPORT (5.0)

            Report

 

1)         That the April 1, 2014 report entitled “Stouffville Corridor Rail Service Expansion Environmental Assessment (EA) Project Report”, be received; and,

 

2)         That GO Transit’s Environmental Project Report for the enhanced GO Service on the Stouffville line be endorsed; and,

 

3)         That Metrolinx be requested to commit to funding service improvements on the Stouffville line in 2014/2015; and,

 

4)         That GO Transit be requested to establish a joint working group with Metrolinx, City of Markham, Region of York, City of Toronto and other stakeholders to undertake the following;

 

·        Establish the ultimate transit service improvements of the entire corridor;

·        Confirm the implementation plan for ultimate service improvement requirements;

·        Review electrification of the corridor including the potential for additional stations;

·        Review anti-whistling requirements for the Hwy 7 to Major Mackenzie Drive section;

·        Review Public Private Partnership (P3) opportunities, including but not limited to the Canada Line in Vancouver; and,

 

5)         That Hon. Glen Murray, Minister, Ministry of Infrastructure, Robert Prichard, Chair of Metrolinx, Greg Percy, President, GO Transit, Jim Bradley, Minister of the Environment, Bill Fisch, Regional Chair, and John Livey, Deputy City Manager Toronto, be advised accordingly and be forwarded the Staff Report and Appendices dated April 1, 2014; and,

 

6)         That Mayor Frank Scarpitti, on behalf of Council, write to Hon. Glen Murray, Minister, Ministry of Infrastructure, and Metrolinx, reinforcing the resolution of Markham Council dated September 17, 2013, with respect to establishing the working group and resolving Markham’s outstanding issues; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 


 

 

6(b)      REPORT NO. 15 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
            (April 1, 2014)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That Report No. 15 – Development Services Public Meeting comprised of 1 item be received and adopted.

 

 

(1)        PRELIMINARY REPORT
            CABOTO MEADOWS INC.
            311 & 313 HELEN AVENUE
            OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT
            A TOTAL OF FOURTEEN NEW DWELLINGS AND TWO PART LOTS
            FRONTING ONTO THE CABOTO TRAIL EXTENSION
            (FILE NOS. OP, ZA AND SU 13 127998) (10.3, 10.5 & 10.7)

            Report

 

1)         That the Development Services Commission report dated March 18, 2014, entitled “Preliminary Report, Caboto Meadows Inc., Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications to permit a total of fourteen new dwellings and two part lots fronting onto the Caboto Trail extension, File Nos. OP, ZA and SU 13 127998,” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 1, 2014 with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications, be received; and,

 

3)         That the applications by Caboto Meadows Inc. for a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (OP, ZA 13 127998), be approved and the draft implementing Official Plan, and Zoning By-law Amendments be finalized and enacted; and,

 

4)         That the application by Caboto Meadows Inc. for a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision (SU 13 127998), be referred back to staff for a report and a recommendation; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 


 

6(c)      REPORT NO. 16 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (April 7, 2014)

 

Council consented to separate Item No. 2.

 

Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That Report No. 16 – General Committee comprised of 5 items be received and adopted, except Item No. 2. (See following Item No. 2)

 

 

(1)        2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTION -
AWARD OF PROPOSAL 246-R-13 -
PROVISION OF OPTICAL SCAN VOTE TABULATION &
ONLINE VOTING SYSTEM, SUPPORT & SERVICES (14.0)

            Report

 

1)         That the report titled “2014 Municipal Election - Award of Proposal 246-R-13 – Provision of Optical Scan Vote Tabulation & Online Voting System, Support & Services” be received; and,

 

2)         That the contract for Part 1 of Proposal 246-R-13, Optical Scan Vote Tabulation: Provision, Support & Services, be awarded to the highest ranked, lowest priced bidder, Election Systems & Software (ES&S), in the amount of $169,647.62 (inclusive of HST); and,

 

3)         That the contract for Part 2 of Proposal 246-R-13, Online Voting System: Provision, Support & Services, be awarded to the highest ranked, third lowest priced bidder, SCYTL Canada Inc., in the amount of $260,781.37 (inclusive of HST); and,

 

4)         That the award be funded from the Voting Equipment, supplies and services Election account (#310-311-7884); and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 


 

(2)        PROVINCIAL UNDERGRADUATE
SATELLITE CAMPUS (PUSC) OPPORTUNITY
– YORK UNIVERSITY PROPOSAL (8.0)

            Presentation   Report   Attachments

 

Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That the report entitled “Provincial Undergraduate Satellite Campus (PUSC)
Opportunity – York University Proposal” be received; and,

 

2)         That Markham Council support partnering with York University to locate a University Satellite Campus in the City of Markham; and,

 

3)         That staff, if Markham is the successful host municipality, be authorized to work with York University to respond to the Provincial Government call for proposal to locate a York University Satellite Campus in the City of Markham; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(3)        TAX WRITE-OFFS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 354 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 (7.1)

            Report   Attachments

 

1)         That the report entitled “Tax Write-offs in Accordance with Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001” be received; and,

 

2)         That taxes totalling $400,171 as set out in this report, of which the City’s portion is $103,839 be written off pursuant to the provisions of Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and,.

 

3)         That the Treasurer be directed to remove the taxes from the Collector’s Roll; and,

 

4)         That the Treasurer be authorized to write-off the municipal tax portion account 820-820-7040; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 


 

(4)        SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
PROGRAM CONTRACT AWARD
(SEPTEMBER 2014 – JUNE 2021) (3.16 & 7.12)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “School Crossing Guard Program Contract Award (September 2014 – June 2021)” be received; and,

 

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

 

3)         That the contract for  School Crossing Guards be awarded to “Staffing Services Inc.” in the total amount of $4,511,020.80 inclusive of HST over a seven-year period at the following annual amounts:

 

-        $603,436.80             September 2014 - June 2015

-        $620,736.00             September 2015 - June 2016

-        $620,736.00             September 2016 - June 2017

-        $620,736.00             September 2017 - June 2018

-        $681,792.00             September 2018 - June 2019

-        $681,792.00             September 2019 - June 2020

-        $681,792.00             September 2020 - June 2021

-        $4,511,020.80          Total (Inclusive of HST); and,

 

4)         That the award for September – December 2014 in the amount of $241,374.72 inclusive of HST be funded from the 2014 Operating Budget #740-998-5642 “School Crossing Guards”; and,

 

5)         That the award for the years 2015 to 2021 be funded from the Operating Budget #740-998-5642 “School Crossing Guards” and are subject to Council approval of the respective year’s operating budgets; and,

 

6)         That staff be authorized to amend the award amounts in years 2015 – 2021 to reflect changes to the crossing guard operating budget account approved by Council during the annual budgeting process; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 


 

(5)        CITYWIDE MULTI-PHASE SANITARY
SYSTEM DOWNSPOUT DISCONNECTION PROGRAM –
PHASE 1 PROGRESS UPDATE AND PHASE 2 DETAILS (5.3)

            Report   Attachments

 

1)         That the report entitled “Citywide Multi-phase Sanitary System Downspout Disconnection Program – Phase 1 Progress Update and Phase 2 Details” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council approve the change in program from 7 Phases (10 years) to 5 Phases (8 years) as a result of process improvements; and,

 

3)         That Council approve Phase 2, which covers 2,827 properties, as following:

 

a.      Area bounded by Kirk Drive to the north, Pomona Mills Creek to the east, East Don River to the south, and Yonge Street to the west.

 

b.      Area bounded by Highway 407 to the north, Markham Creek to the east, CN Railway Track/John Street to the south, and Bayview Avenue to the west.

 

c.      Area bounded by CN Railway Track to the north and west, German Mills Creek to the east, and Steeles Avenue to the south; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

 

7.         MOTIONS

 

There were no motions.

 

 

 

8.         NOTICES OF MOTIONS

 

There were no notices of motions.

 

 


 

9.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

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

 

 

Referred to all Members of Council

14-2014           TEMPORARY EXTENSION APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR SALES LICENCE - OLD COUNTRY INN, 198 MAIN STREET (3.21) (WARD 3)

                        Info

                        Requesting an approval from the City of Markham to extend their existing liquor licence for the patio areas on June 6, 7 and 8, 2014. The proposed extension will be utilized in conjunction with the Unionville Festival being held from June 6 to 8, 2014.

Carried

 

 

15-2014           TEMPORARY EXTENSION APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR SALES LICENCE - JAKES ON MAIN, 202 MAIN STREET (3.21) (WARD 3)

                        Info

                        Requesting an approval from the City of Markham to extend their existing liquor licence for the patio areas on June 6, 7 and 8, 2014. The proposed extension will be utilized in conjunction with the Unionville Festival being held from June 6 to 8, 2014.

Carried

 

 

16-2014           SPECIAL OCCASION LIQUOR PERMIT - UNIONVILLE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE - (3.21) (WARD 3)

                        Info

                        Requesting an approval from the City of Markham to designate the Unionville Festival being held on June 6, 7 and 8, 2014 as an event of Municipal Significance.  The City's designation is a requirement of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to support the Unionville Festival Committee for the application of a Special Occasion Liquor Permit to be utilized on June 7, 2014 at Crosby Park, 210 Main Street Unionville.

Carried

 


 

17-2014           COMMUNICATIONS - CITY OF MARKHAM OFFICIAL PLAN 2013 - PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS (10.0)

                        (Item No. 6, Report No. 14)

                        Communications

                        Communications providing comments regarding the proposed recommendation on the City of Markham Official Plan 2013 – Proposed Modifications received as follows:

 

                        1.      Communication dated April 3, 2014 from James M. Kennedy, KLM Planning Partners Inc., providing comments on behalf of Mackenzie Builders and Developers regarding the applications 19TM-12005, SU 12-130894 and ZA 12-130894.

                        2.      Communication dated April 3, 2014 from James M. Kennedy, KLM Planning Partners Inc., providing comments on behalf of Humbold Greensborough Valley Development Ltd. regarding the applications ZA 10-132122 and SC 10-132123.

                        3.      Communication dated April 7, 2014 from Mark Yarranton, KLM Planning Partners Inc., providing comments on behalf of Shell Canada Limited regarding the properties located at west of Woodbine Avenue and north of Highway 7.

Carried

 

 

 

10.       PROCLAMATIONS

 

(1)        PROCLAMATION AND FLAG RAISING REQUESTS (3.4)

 

Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

 

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

            -     Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job – April 28, 2014; and,

 

2)         That the request for flags to be flown at half-mast at all municipal facilities to commemorate the Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job on April 28, 2014, approved by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Community Flag Raisings & Flag Protocol Policy, be received for information purposes.

 

Carried

 

 


 

11.       NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

 

 

(1)        DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
           
LOT 8, PLAN 65M-2761 (7.0 & 16.11)

 

Notices of Proposed Sale

City of Markham

Proposed Sale of Surplus Real Property

(Pursuant to By-law 178-96)

 

Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

            1)         That the notice of proposed sale for the City of Markham owned lands legally described as Lot 8, Plan 65M-2761, City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York (2 Wismer Place, Markham Heritage Estates) be confirmed.

            (In-Camera Item No. 3 – March 25, 2014 Council Meeting)

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        MINUTES OF THE APRIL 7, 2014
BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE
(2014 CELEBRATE MARKHAM GRANTS) (16.0)

            Minutes  AppA

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the minutes of the April 7, 2014 Budget Sub-Committee meeting be received for information purposes; and,

 

2)         That the following recommendation from the April 7, 2014 Budget Sub-Committee meeting be approved:

 

2014 Celebrate Markham Grants

 

Event Description                                                                           2014 Allocation

 

Senior's Hall of Fame                                                                               2,000

South Asian Heritage Celebration                                                             3,000

Markham Village Music Festival                                                              10,000

Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians                                              2,500

Unionville Festival                                                                                    10,000

Taste of Asia Festival                                                                               15,000

Canada Day Celebrations                                                                        44,775

Markham Rotary Ribfest                                                                          5,500


 

Night-it-up                                                                                              5,000

Thursday Night Summer Music Series - Unionville Bandstand                   2,500

Doors Open Markham                                                                            9,500

Markham Concert Band                                                                          4,500

Markham Jazz Festival                                                                             10,000

RBC Markham Milliken Children's Festival                                              13,250

Remington Markham International Sedan Chair Challenge                        1,500

Thornhill Village Festival                                                                          10,000

Senior's Extravaganza                                                                              1,200

Markham Santa Claus Parade                                                                  16,500

Unionville Old Tyme Christmas Parade                                                    6,500

Tourism Markham                                                                                   5,000

Senior Advisory Committee                                                                     2,848

Seniors Clubs (Note                                                                                20,650; and,

 

2)         That $2,500 be allocated for the Unity Festival (previously the Festival of Lights) from the 2014 Celebrate Markham Grants Program; and further,

 

3)         That an additional $2,500 be allocated for the Unity Festival from the 2014 Celebrate Markham Grants Program, subject to the receipt of clarification from Markham BIA of their intention for the grant.

 

Carried

 

            Council consented to allocate the Unity Festival grant from the 2014 Celebrate Markham Grants Program as follows:

 

"That $2,500 be allocated for the Unity Festival (previously the Festival of Lights) from the 2014 Celebrate Markham Grants Program; and,

 

That an additional $2,500 be allocated for the Unity Festival from the 2014 Celebrate Markham Grants Program, subject to the receipt of clarification from Markham BIA of their intention for the grant."

 

 

            Note:    Budget Sub-Committee directed that the 2014 Celebrate Markham Grants be considered by Council this date.

 

 


 

12.       BY-LAWS

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

That By-laws 2014-41 to 2014-44 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2014-41      MAHAMEVNA BHAVANA ASAPUWA TORONTO, 11175 KENNEDY RD, OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT

                                    A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 216 to permit a place of worship on the subject lands.

                                    (Item No. 5, Report No. 32 - June 26, 2013 Council Meeting)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2014-42      MAHAMEVNA BHAVANA ASAPUWA TORONTO, 11175 KENNEDY RD, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

                                    A by-law to amend By-law 304-87, as amended, to permit a place of worship on the subject lands

                                    (Item No. 5, Report No. 32 - June 26, 2013 Council Meeting)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2014-43      CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORP., 474 WHITES HILL AVENUE AND 498 CORNELL ROUGE BLVD, OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT

                                    A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 217 to delete the requirement for retail uses on the ground floor.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 12 – March 25, 2014 Council Meeting)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2014-44      CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORP., 474 WHITES HILL AVENUE AND 498 CORNELL ROUGE BLVD, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

                                    A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, to delete the requirement for retail uses on the ground floor.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 12 – March 25, 2014 Council Meeting)

                                    By-law

Carried

 


 

 

13.       IN-CAMERA ITEMS

 

Moved by Councillor Howard Shore

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following matters (7:41 PM):

 

 

(1)        MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
- MARCH 25, 2014 (16.0)

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

 

 

(2)        PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES
(BOARD/COMMITTEE RESIGNATION) (16.24)

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]

 

 

(3)        PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES
(
PROPERTY TAX MATTER UNDER
SECTION 373 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001) (7.3)

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]

 

 

(4)        LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS (11.0)

            [Section 239 (2) (d)]

 

Carried

 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That Council rise from the in-camera session. (8:59 PM)

Carried

 

 


 

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

 

 

(1)        MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
             - MARCH 25, 2014 (16.0)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

 

            1)         That the Council In-camera Minutes dated March 25, 2014 be confirmed.

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        BOARD/COMMITTEE RESIGNATION (16.24)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

 

1)         That the resignation of Viki Metaxas from the Canada Day Committee be received with regret for information purposes.

 

Carried

 

 

(3)        PROPERTIES READY FOR TAX SALE REGISTRATION (7.3)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

 

1)         That the confidential report entitled “Properties Ready for Tax Sale Registration” be received; and,

 

2.         That staff be authorized to proceed as directed by Council on April 8, 2014.

 

Carried

 


 

(4)        GENERAL WAGE INCREASES FOR FULL-TIME
            NON-UNION EMPLOYEES (11.0)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

 

1)         That the City of Markham implement a 1.5% wage increase for eligible non-union staff and Elected officials effective April 1, 2013; and,

 

2)         That the City of Markham implement a 1.9% wage increase for eligible non-union staff and Elected officials effective April 1, 2014; and,

 

3)         That the City of Markham implement a 1.9% wage increase for eligible non-union staff and Elected officials effective April 1, 2015; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

 

14.       CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That By-law 2014-45 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2014-45      A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 8, 2014.

                                    By-law

 

Carried

 

 


 

15.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That the Council Meeting be adjourned at 9:01 PM.

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________                        _______________________________

Kimberley Kitteringham                                                      Frank Scarpitti

City Clerk                                                                          Mayor

 

(Signed)

 

 

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