Council
Minutes
May
26, 2015, 7:00 PM
Council
Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre
Meeting No. 14
Alternate
formats for this document are available upon request
Roll
Call
Mayor Frank
Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional
Councillor Joe Li, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Councillor Valerie
Burke, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen Rea,
Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Logan
Kanapathi.
Regrets
Councillor
Alex Chiu.
Staff
Andy Taylor, Chief
Administrative Officer
Catherine Conrad, City
Solicitor
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner
of Community and Fire Services
Joel Lustig, Treasurer
Dennis Flaherty, Director of
Communications and Community Relations
John Wong, Technology
Support Specialist
Kimberley Kitteringham, City
Clerk
Martha Pettit,
Deputy City Clerk
Raj Raman,
Mayor's Chief of Staff
The regular
meeting of Council convened at 7:04 PM on May 26, 2015 in the Council
Chamber. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
(1) None
declared.
2. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL MINUTES – MAY 13, 2015
Minutes
Moved by Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
1) That the minutes of the Council meeting
held on May 13, 2015, be adopted.
Carried
3. PRESENTATIONS
There were no
presentations.
4. DELEGATIONS
(1) DELEGATIONS
- PROVINCIAL CO-ORDINATED REVIEW
OF THE GROWTH PLAN FOR THE
GREATER GOLDEN HORSESHOE,
THE GREENBELT PLAN,
THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE
CONSERVATION PLAN
AND THE NIAGARA ESCARPMENT
PLAN, 2015
– CITY OF MARKHAM COMMENTS
(10.0)
Moved by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by
Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
That the following delegations regarding the proposed recommendation
titled "Provincial Co-ordinated Review of the Growth
Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Greenbelt Plan, the Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Plan and the Niagara Escarpment Plan, 2015 – City of
Markham Comments" be received:
1. Eileen Liasi (in opposition to the
proposed recommendation)
2. Evelin Ellison, on
behalf of Ward One (South) Thornhill Residents (in opposition to the proposed
recommendation)
3. Marianne Yake, Richmond
Hill Naturalist (providing comments)
(See Item No. 3, Report No. 26 for Council's
decision on this matter)
Carried
(2) DELEGATION
- RECOMMENDATION REPORT
1820266 ONTARIO INC. (TIMES
GROUP INC.)
4002/4022 HIGHWAY 7
(NORTH-EAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 7
AND VILLAGE PARKWAY)
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT A
TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
FILE NOS.: OP/ZA 14 117506
(10.3, 10.5)
David McBeth
addressed Council regarding the item titled "Recommendation Report,
1820266 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.), 4002/4022 Highway 7 (north-east corner
of Highway 7 and Village Parkway), Applications for Official Plan and zoning
by-law amendments to permit a townhouse development" and advised he is not
in support of the proposed recommendation with respect thereto.
(See Item No.
1, Report No. 26 for Council's decision on this matter)
(See following
to hear the delegation)
David
McBeth requested to address Council after the Delegation Section of the agenda
had passed.
Moved
by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded
by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
That
Council suspend the rules of procedure in order to hear the delegation of David
McBeth regarding the applications for Times Group Inc., 4002/4022 Highway 7.
Carried by a 2/3 vote of Council Members
present
5. PETITIONS
There were no
petitions.
6(a) REPORT NO. 26 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE (May 19, 2015)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Don Hamilton
That Report
No. 26 – Development Services Committee comprised of 3 items be received and
adopted, except Item Nos. 1 and 3. (See following Item Nos. 1 and 3)
(1) RECOMMENDATION
REPORT
1820266 ONTARIO INC. (TIMES
GROUP INC.)
4002/4022 HIGHWAY 7
(NORTH-EAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 7
AND VILLAGE PARKWAY)
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT A
TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
FILE NOS.: OP/ZA 14 117506
(10.3, 10.5)
Report
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Don Hamilton
1) That
the staff report dated May 19, 2015, titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 1820266
Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.), 4002/4022 Highway 7 (north-east corner of
Highway 7 and Village Parkway), Applications for Official Plan and zoning
by-law amendments to permit a townhouse development,” be received; and,
2) That
Council approve applications by 1820266 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.),
4002/4022 Highway 7 (north-east corner of Highway 7 and Village Parkway),
Applications for Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments to permit a
townhouse development; and,
3) That
staff bring forward required documents including revisions to the plan as
discussed and a document to guarantee transfer of density to lands owned by the
developer on the south side of Highway 7, and further,
4) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
Carried by a recorded vote (9:3)
YEAS: Councillor
Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen Rea, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong,
Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Joe
Li, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Logan
Kanapathi. (9)
NAYS: Councillor
Valerie Burke, Councillor Alan Ho, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath. (3)
ABSENT: Councillor
Alex Chiu.
(2) RECOMMENDATION
REPORT
FRED LORUSSO
PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE
MINISTER’S ZONING ORDER,
ONTARIO REGULATION 104/72
(AIRPORT FREEZE) TO
PERMIT AN EXISTING BASEMENT
REPAIR BUSINESS
(CLARKE BASEMENT SYSTEMS) TO
CONTINUE TO
OPERATE AT 10638 9TH
LINE
FILE NO. PRE 14 130717 (10.0)
Report
1) That
the deputation by Don Clarke, business operator at 10638 9th Line, regarding
the Minister's Zoning Order, be received; and,
2) That the report dated
May 19, 2015, titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Fred Lorusso, Proposal to amend
the Minister’s Zoning Order, Ontario Regulation 104/72 (Airport Freeze) to
permit an existing basement repair business (Clarke Basement Systems) to
continue to operate at 10638 9th Line, File No. PRE 14 130717”, be
received; and,
3) That the City of
Markham inform the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing that it supports the proposed amendment to the
Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO), Ontario Regulation 104/72 (Airport Freeze) to
permit an existing basement repair business at 10638 9th Line on a
three year temporary use basis; and,
4) That the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised that the City of Markham considers the
temporary use approval to be an opportunity for the business owner to
transition the business to another location, and does not support an automatic
renewal; and
5) That this
Recommendation Report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
(MMAH) and the Region of York; and further,
6) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
Carried
(3) PROVINCIAL CO-ORDINATED REVIEW
OF THE GROWTH PLAN FOR THE
GREATER GOLDEN HORSESHOE,
THE GREENBELT PLAN,
THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE
CONSERVATION PLAN
AND THE NIAGARA ESCARPMENT
PLAN, 2015
– CITY OF MARKHAM COMMENTS
(10.0)
Report
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Don Hamilton
1) That
the deputations by Ian Mathany, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP; John Genest, Malone
Given Parsons Ltd.; Catherine Lyons, Goodmans, representing Minotar; and Jane
Muller regarding the Provincial co-ordinated review, be received; and,
2) That
the written submissions from John Genest, Malone Given Parsons, representing
the North Markham Landowners Group, and Emily Grant of Malone Given Parsons,
representing Angus Glen Landowners, regarding the Provincial co-ordinated
review, be received; and,
3) That the staff report entitled “Provincial Co-ordinated
Review of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Greenbelt Plan,
the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the Niagara Escarpment Plan, 2015
– City of Markham Comments” dated May 19, 2015 be received; and,
4) That
the Province consider the recommendations outlined in this report as Markham’s
input into the provincial Co-ordinated Review process; and,
5) That
Council supports examining the possible expansion of
the Greenbelt after staff report back to Development Services Committee on the
protection and implementation of the City’s Greenway System upon completion of
the Subwatershed Study, Conceptual Master Plan and Secondary Plans for lands
within the Future Urban Area to identify if any additional lands within the
Greenway System would warrant Greenbelt Plan protection; and,
6) That the City of
Markham reaffirms its position as per Council resolution dated April 27, 2010
with respect to 2780 19th Avenue (recommendation 1.2); and with respect to
certain lands in Greensborough, subject to the transition policies
(recommendation 1.3); and,
7) The
City of Markham reaffirms that the Province is requested to address the request
for a modified Natural Heritage System boundary for certain lands located north
of Major Mackenzie Drive and west of McCowan Road (Minotaur lands) as adopted
by Markham Council on December 10, 2013, and subsequently identified as
Deferral 1 in York Region’s Notice of Decision of Markham’s 2014 Official Plan
(recommendation 1.10). The Province is further advised that there is merit in
giving consideration during the Provincial Greenbelt Plan review to the removal
of table lands which were not included in the Draft Greenbelt Plan maps, but
which were later included in the Final Greenbelt Plan maps in the deferral
area; and,
8) That
the Province amend the Greenbelt Plan to establish a clearly defined process
with criteria, by which adjustments to the Plan's mapping can be reviewed and
amended in a timely fashion; and,
9) That
this report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and
the Regional Municipality of York; and further,
10) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
Carried as amended by recorded votes
YEAS: Councillor
Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen Rea, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong,
Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath,
Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda
Collucci, Councillor Logan Kanapathi. (10)
NAYS: Councillor
Valerie Burke, Councillor Alan Ho. (2)
ABSENT: Councillor
Alex Chiu.
YEAS: Councillor
Alan Ho, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen Rea, Regional Councillor
Nirmala Armstrong, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Colin Campbell,
Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Logan Kanapathi. (11)
NAYS: Councillor
Valerie Burke. (1)
ABSENT: Councillor
Alex Chiu.
YEAS: Councillor
Valerie Burke, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen
Rea, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Regional Councillor Jim Jones,
Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Joe Li,
Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Logan
Kanapathi. (12)
ABSENT: Councillor
Alex Chiu.
Moved
by Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded
by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
"5) Council supports examining the expansion of the Greenbelt and that
staff report back to Development Services Committee on the protection and
implementation of the City’s Greenway System upon completion of the
Subwatershed Study, Conceptual Master Plan and Secondary Plans for lands within
the Future Urban Area to identify if any additional lands within the Greenway
System would warrant Greenbelt Plan protection; and,"
Carried
Moved
by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
Seconded
by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
That
the amendment moved by Councillor Valerie Burke and Deputy Mayor Jack Heath be further
amended to read as follows:
"5) That
Council supports examining the possible expansion of
the Greenbelt after staff report back to Development Services Committee on the
protection and implementation of the City’s Greenway System upon completion of
the Subwatershed Study, Conceptual Master Plan and Secondary Plans for lands
within the Future Urban Area to identify if any additional lands within the
Greenway System would warrant Greenbelt Plan protection; and,"
Carried
Amendment to add Resolution No. 8
Moved
by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded
by Councillor Colin Campbell
That
the following paragraph be added as Resolution No. 8:
"8) That
the Province amend the Greenbelt Plan to establish a clearly defined process
with criteria, by which adjustments to the Plan's mapping can be reviewed and
amended in a timely fashion; and,"
Carried
6(b) REPORT NO. 27 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (May 26,
2015)
Moved by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Councillor
Colin Campbell
That Report
No. 27 – General Committee comprised of 8 items be received and adopted, except
Item Nos. 1 and 8. (See following Item
Nos. 1 and 8)
(1) COUNCIL& STANDING COMMITTEES
PROPOSED MEETING SCHEDULE FOR
SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2015 (16.0)
Presentation Calendar Final
Calendar Approved by Council
Moved by
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by
Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the presentation by Ms. Martha Pettit, Deputy Clerk entitled
“Council & Standing Committees Proposed Meeting Schedule for
September-December 2015,” be received; and,
2) That the scheduling Council and
Standing Committees be as follows:
·
General Committee and Development Services
Committee meetings be scheduled on alternate Mondays (1st , 3rd
and 2nd, 4th respectively)
·
Development Services Committee Public Meeting
be scheduled on Tuesday evenings (twice monthly)
·
Council meetings on alternate Tuesdays with a
maximum of two meetings a month
·
No regular Council and Standing Committee
meetings be scheduled in July and August; and,
3) That the start time for Development
Services Committee Public Meetings and Council meetings remain at 7:00 p.m.;
and,
4) That the current structure and schedule
of the Council Recognition Meetings be referred back to staff; and further,
5) That the proposed meeting schedule for
July to December 2015 be approved as amended at the May 26, 2015 General
Committee meeting.
Carried
(2) REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL
GENERAL COMMITTEE
AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETINGS IN JUNE (16.0)
Report
1) That
the report entitled “Request for Additional GC and DSC Meetings in June” be
received; and
2) That
an additional General Committee (GC) meeting be scheduled for Monday, June 22,
2015 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.; and
3) That
an additional Development Services Committee (DSC) meeting be scheduled for
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; and,
4) That
any items from the GC and DSC meetings requiring ratification by Council be
brought forward at the June 23, 2015 Council meeting; and,
5) That
should any additional meetings be required during the summer months the usual
meeting notice requirements and communication process be utilized; and further,
6) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(3) MINUTES OF THE APRIL 22, 2015 AND MAY
12, 2015
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE (16.0)
April May Report
1) That the minutes of the April 22, 2015 and May 12, 2015 Environmental
Issues Committee meeting be received for information purposes; and,
2) That the below recommendations from the report entitled
“Markham Trees for Tomorrow Fund, Funding Recommendations – Spring 2015”
adopted at the May 12, 2015 Environmental Issues Committee be endorsed:
(a) That the funding application for 10,000 Trees for the Rouge
in the amount of $19,000 for their 26th Annual Wildlife Habitat
Restoration Project in the south-east section of the Milne Park be approved;
and,
(b) That the funding application
for Friends of the Rouge Watershed in the amount of $15,000 to support their
2015 Habitat Restoration Project in the south-east section of Milne Park be
approved; and,
(c) That
the funding application for Evergreen in the amount of $24,000 for their Urban
Stewards: Community Greening Initiative, be approved; and,
(d) That
the funding application for LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of
Forests) in the amount of $23,000 to support LEAF's Backyard Tree Planting
Program be approved; and,
(e) That
the total amount of $81,000 be funded from the 2015 Markham Trees for Tomorrow
Capital Project account #700-101-5399-15224; and further,
(f) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
these recommendations.
(4) CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR CAFETERIA
SERVICES AT THE MARKHAM CIVIC CENTRE (7.12)
Report
1) That the report
entitled “Contract Extension for Cafeteria Services at the Markham Civic
Centre” be received; and,
2) That Contract
for Cafeteria Services at the Markham Civic Centre be extended to 2267644
Ontario Inc. (Unique Caterers) for an additional two (2) years with same
financial terms and conditions, commencing June 1, 2015 – May 30, 2017; and
further,
3) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
(5) 2015 TAX RATES AND LEVY BY-LAW (7.3)
Report
1) That the report dated May 26th,
2015 entitled “2015 Tax Rates and Levy By-law” be received; and,
2) That
a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling
$609,326,272 required
by the City of Markham, The Regional Municipality of York, Boards of Education
and Business Improvement Areas, in a form substantially similar to Appendix A
(attached), satisfactory to the City Solicitor and provides for the mailing of
notices and requesting payment of taxes for the year 2015, as set out as
follows, be approved;
|
Taxation Category
|
2015 Levy Amount
|
|
City of Markham
|
$133,528,401
|
|
Region of York
|
$265,617,816
|
|
School Boards
|
$209,750,628
|
|
Markham Village BIA
|
$223,445
|
|
Unionville BIA
|
$205,982
|
|
Total
|
$609,326,272
|
; and,
3) That
staff be authorized to levy against Markham Stouffville Hospital and Seneca
College the annual levy pursuant to Section 323 of the Municipal
Act, 2001, as outlined in Section 9 of
the attached by-law once the required information is received from the Minister
of Training, Colleges and Universities; and,
4) That
the attached by-law be passed to authorize the 2015 Tax Rates and Levy By-law;
and further,
5) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(By-law 2015-79)
(6) 2015 UNIONVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
AREA AND MARKHAM VILLAGE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA OPERATING BUDGETS (7.4)
Report Exhibits
I-IV
1) That the report
entitled “2015 Unionville Business Improvement Area and Markham Village
Business Improvement Area Operating Budgets” dated May 26, 2015 be received;
and,
2) That the 2015
Operating Budget in the amount of $290,319 for the Unionville Business
Improvement Area (UBIA) be approved; and,
3) That the 2015
Operating Budget in the amount of $271,870 for the Markham Village Business
Improvement Area (MBIA) be approved; and,
4) That the
Special Tax Rate levy, in the amount of $205,982 for the UBIA members and
$223,445 for the MBIA members be included in the 2015 Tax Levy By-law; and,
5) That the MBIA
provide the City with a resolution of the membership of the MBIA authorizing
execution of an agreement with the City, pertaining to an interest free loan of
$32,000 to be paid back to the City of Markham over a 4 year period in the
amount of $8,000 per year from 2015 to 2018, in a form satisfactory to the City
Solicitor; and further,
6) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
(7) AWARD OF CONTRACT 053-R-15 SANITARY
SEWER SYSTEM UPGRADE PROGRAM (7.12)
Report
1) That the report
entitled “Award of Contract 053-R-15 Sanitary Sewer System Upgrade Program” be
received; and,
2) That
the Contract 053-R-15 for the Sanitary Sewer System Upgrade Program be awarded
to D.M. Robichaud Associates Ltd., in the total amount of $1,056,122.00
inclusive of HST impact; and,
3) That
a contingency in the amount of $31,684.00 (3%), inclusive of HST impact, be
established to cover any additional contingency 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 award in the amount of $1,087,806.00 ($1,056,122.00 + $31,684.00) be funded
from the approved Waterworks capital budget for Sanitary Sewer System Upgrade
Program (account 053-6150-15293-005); and,
5) That
the budget shortfall of $60,641.00 inclusive of HST impact be funded from the
Waterworks Capital Contingency Fund; and further,
6) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(8) ANNUAL FIELD AGREEMENT
-YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (6.4)
Report
Moved by
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by
Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the report
titled Annual Field Agreement- York Region District School Board be received;
and,
2) That the
Commissioner of Community and Fire Services be delegated authority to execute
the Annual Field Agreement- York Region District School Board of Education, on
an annual basis; and further,
3) That
staff be 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
Amanda Collucci
Seconded by Councillor
Alan Ho
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
32-2015 SPECIAL OCCASION
LIQUOR PERMIT APPLICATION – MARKHAM FAIR (WARD 6) (3.21)
Info
Requesting
an approval from the City of Markham to designate the Markham Fair being held
from October 1 to 4, 2015 as an event of "Municipal Significance" at
10801 McCowan Road. The City's
designation is a requirement of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
(AGCO) to support the Markham and East York Agricultural Society's application
of a Special Occasion Liquor Permit to be utilized in conjunction with the
Fair.
Carried
33-2015 LIQUOR LICENCE
APPLICATION FOR CHO SUN OK KOREAN RESTAURANT, 7353 YONGE STREET (WARD 1) (3.21)
Info
Forwarding a request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal
Information Form.
(Application for the expansion of indoor liquor licenced area).
Carried
34-2015 TEMPORARY
EXTENSION APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR SALES LICENCE – MARKHAM VILLAGE BIA (WARD 4)
(3.21)
Info
Requesting an approval from the City of Markham to
extend their existing liquor licence for the outdoor areas created by using the
sidewalks located directly in front of the establishment while the street is
closed to vehicular traffic. The proposed extension will be utilized in
conjunction with the events as follows:
Markham Village Music
Festival
(Friday June 19, 2015 - 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM)
(Saturday June 20, 2015 - 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM)
- Marca on Main, 96 Main Street North Markham
- Liberty Burgers & Wings, 144 Main Street North Markham
- Main’s Mansion Restaurant and Bar, 144 Main Street North
Markham
- Al Dente Restaurant, 39 Main Street North Markham
- Folco’s Restaurant, 42 Main Street North Markham
- Rawlicious Restaurant, 116 Main Street North Markham
Markham Village Music Festival
(Friday June 19, 2015 – 4:00 PM to Saturday June 20,
2015 2:00 AM)
(Saturday June 20, 2015 - 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM)
- The Duchess of Markham, 53 Main Street North Markham ***
***Note:
The approval to extend the patio from Friday June 19, 2015 4:00 PM to Saturday
June 20, 2015 2:00 AM for the Duchess of Markham is subject to the following
conditions:
1. Over-night road closure has been approved by the City of
Markham for Friday June 19, 2015 from 3:00 PM to Saturday June 20, 2015 9:30 PM
to facilitate the Markham Village Music Festival.
2. Hiring (and confirmation) of a pay duty officer from 10:00
PM to 2:00 AM for each establishment operating past 11:00 PM.
3. Provision of stable and secure fence enclosure, with a
minimum 0.91 m height, for any licenced patio areas established on municipal
property.
4. Inspection and approval of fence enclosure by City Staff.
5. No amplified music past 11:00 PM.
Markham Auto Classic
(Sunday September 13, 2015, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
- Marca on Main, 96 Main Street North Markham
- Liberty Burgers & Wings, 144 Main Street North Markham
- The Duchess of Markham, 53 Main Street North Markham
- Main’s Mansion Restaurant and Bar, 144 Main Street North
Markham
- Al Dente Restaurant, 39 Main Street North Markham
- Folco’s Restaurant, 42 Main Street North Markham
- Rawlicious Restaurant, 116 Main Street North Markham
Carried
35-2015 LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION FOR SANSOTEI
RAMEN, 3987 HIGHWAY NO. 7 EAST, SUITE 4 (WARD 3) (3.21)
Info
Forwarding a request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal
Information Form.
(New premises and application of a new liquor licence for indoor areas).
Carried
36-2015 ROAD CLOSURE
REQUEST – MARKHAM VILLAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL (3.5)
Info
The
following roads will be closed over-night from Friday June 19, 2015, 3:00 PM to
Saturday June 20, 2015 9:30 PM to facilitate the Markham Village Music
Festival, subject to the conditions approved by Council on May 15, 2012 are met
to the satisfaction of City of Markham Staff:
- Main Street North from north of
Hwy 7 to south Parkway Avenue /Bullock Drive
- Wilson Street at Main Street
- Robinson Street East and West at Main
Street
- Centre Street at Main Street
- Dublin Street at Main Street
Carried
37-2015 ROAD
CLOSURE REQUEST – MARKHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL (3.5)
Info
The following roads
will be closed to facilitate the Markham Jazz Festival during the dates and
times noted:
Road closure
- Main Street Unionville north of
Station Lane to south of Carlton Road
- Fred Varley Drive west of Main Street
Unionville
Date and
time of road closure
- August 14, 2015 – 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
- August 15, 2015 – 11:00 AM to 11:30
PM.
Carried
38-2015- ROAD
CLOSURE REQUEST – NIGHT IT UP (3.5)
Info
The following roads will be closed to facilitate the
event during the dates and times noted:
Road closure
- Town Centre Blvd. from south of Apple Creek Blvd. to north
of Cox Blvd. (both sides)
Date and time of road
closure:
- Friday July 24, 2015 (6:00 PM to 11:59 PM)
- Saturday July 25, 2015 (2:00 PM to 11:59 PM)
- Sunday July 26, 2015 (2:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
Carried
39-2015 ROAD CLOSURE
REQUEST – UNIONVILLE FESTIVAL (3.5)
Info
The following roads will be closed to facilitate the Unionville
Festival during the dates and times noted:
Saturday,
June 6, 2015 (8:00 AM to
6:00 PM)
- Main Street Unionville north from
Concession Road to south of Carlton Road
- No access from Main Street
Unionville east onto Carlton Road
- No access from Main Street
Unionville west onto Fred Varley Drive and
Carlton Road
- Main Street Unionville north from
Highway 7 to south of Bridle Trail
- Fred Varley Drive west from Main
Street to east of Fonthill Boulevard
- Fred Varley Drive west of EJ Lennox
Way east of plaza driveway - will have limited access for
residents
- Carlton Road west of Wembley Avenue
to Chamberry Cres
- No access from Main Street Unionville
east onto Eckardt Avenue, Maple Lane
and Victoria Avenue
- No access from Main Street
Unionville west onto Pavilion Street, Euclid Street, Station
Lane, Fred Varley Drive and Main Street Lane (west)
- No
access from Main Street Unionville east onto Library Lane and The
Bridle Trail
- No access from Main Street
Unionville west onto Toogood Pond Park
Sunday, June 7, 2015 (8:00 AM to 6:00
PM)
- Main Street Unionville north from
Concession Road to south of Carlton Road
- No access from Main Street Unionville
west onto Fred Varley Drive and
Station Lane
- No access from Main Street
Unionville east onto Maple Lane
Sunday, June 7, 2015 – Funky 5K & 2K Walk (8:15 AM – 9:15 AM)
- Start at Main Street south of
Carlton Rd
- Head south on Main Street to Euclid,
go west on Euclid to Eureka Street
- South on Eureka to Pavillion,east on
Pavillion to Main Street
- North on Main Street to Eckhardt
Street, east on Eckhardt Street
- Go east on Eckhardt Street to Austin
Drive Park
- Enter the park and run the path around
the pond closer to the mall, back to Eckhardt Street and back to Main St.
- Limited
access during the Walk - for residents and guests only:
a) Main Street Unionville from the
railway to Pavillion Street
b) Euclid Avenue
c) Eureka Street between Pavillion Street and Station Lane
d) Eckardt Avenue
e) Pavillion Street
f) Station Lane
g) Union Street north of Pavillion Street
40-2015 COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE ITEM
TITLED
"RECOMMENDATION
REPORT
1820266 ONTARIO
INC. (TIMES GROUP INC.)
4002/4022 HIGHWAY
7 (NORTH-EAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 7
AND VILLAGE
PARKWAY)
APPLICATIONS FOR
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS TO
PERMIT A TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
FILE NOS.: OP/ZA
14 117506 (10.3, 10.5)"
Letter
Al Burton, Thomson Rogers, on behalf of East Cornell Holdings Inc.,
owner of lands fronting on Highway 7, providing comments.
(Item No. 1, Report No. 26)
Carried
41-2015 MEMORANDUM
REGARDING THE PROPOSED HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW FOR FLATO TOWERS (SKS) INC. (THE
ARTHOUSE CONDO), 9582 MARKHAM ROAD (10.0)
Memo
Memorandum
dated May 26, 2015 from the Acting Director of Planning and Urban Design regarding
the application for Flato Towers (SKS) Inc., (The
Arthouse Condo), 9582 Markham Road, and recommending the approval of the proposed
hold removal by-law with respect thereto.
(By-law
2015-80)
Carried
10. PROCLAMATIONS
(1) PROCLAMATION
REQUESTS (3.4)
Moved by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
1) That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk
in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for
information purposes:
- Seniors' Month (June 2015)
- Recreation & Parks Month (June 2015).
Carried
11. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
(1) REQUEST
TO CALL A PUBLIC MEETING
162 MAIN STREET NORTH, MARKHAM
VILLAGE
1377402 ONTARIO INC.
FILE: ZA 15 147635 (10.5)
Memo
Moved by
Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by
Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1) That the memorandum titled “Request to
Call a Public Meeting, 162 Main Street North, Markham Village, 1377402 Ontario
Inc., File No. ZA 15 147635”, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to
consider the application submitted by 1377402 Ontario Inc. for Zoning By-law
Amendment; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
(2) CITY
OF MARKHAM
YORK UNIVERSITY MARKHAM CAMPUS
COMMITTEE (8.0)
Moved by
Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
Seconded by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That Council endorse the establishment of a City of Markham
"York University Markham Campus" Committee to be comprised of all
Members of Council.
Carried
(See following to consider the
matter)
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
That the rules of procedure be waived in order to add an item of new
business regarding the York University Markham Campus.
Carried by a 2/3 vote of Council
Members present
Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong congratulated Members of Council,
past and present, and staff for their hard work in bringing York University
Campus to Markham. Andy Taylor, Chief
Administrative Officer, provided an update on this matter.
___________________________
Mayor Frank
Scarpitti vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor Jack Heath assumed the Chair prior
to the consideration of the Canada 150 Funding.
___________________________
(3) CANADA
150 FUNDING – SIGNATURE INITIATIVES
(150TH
ANNIVERSARY OF CONFEDERATION IN 2017) (7.6)
Moved by Mayor
Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That
Markham Council endorses the Canada 150 Funding – Signature Initiatives Application;
and,
2) That
staff be authorized to put together an Expression of Interest outlining all of
Markham's attributes for submission to the Government of Canada.
Carried
(See following to consider the matter)
Moved
by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded
by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
That the rules of procedure be waived in
order to add an item of new business regarding
the Canada 150
Funding - Signature Initiatives for consideration.
Carried by a 2/3 vote of Council
Members present
(4) CANADA
150 FUNDING – COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
(150TH
ANNIVERSARY OF CONFEDERATION IN 2017) (7.6)
Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, advised
that the information regarding the application for Canada 150 Funding - Community
Infrastructure will be brought to the June 1, 2015 General Committee meeting.
___________________________
Deputy Mayor
Jack Heath vacated the Chair and Mayor Frank Scarpitti assumed the Chair after
the consideration of the Canada 150 Funding.
___________________________
(5) ONTARIO
AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY PLANNING GRANT (7.6)
Mayor Frank
Scarpitti advised that a $50,000.00 grant has been received from the Ontario Government
to support Markham's age-friendly community projects.
(6) FEDERATION
OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES (FCM) CONFERENCE
- JUNE 5 TO 8, 2015 (11.12)
Moved by Councillor
Don Hamilton
Seconded by Councillor
Colin Campbell
1) That
approval be granted to Mayor Frank Scarpitti for 2 overnights stay prior to the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Conference
being held from June 5 to 8, 2015.
Carried
(See following to consider the matter)
Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
That the rules of procedure be waived in
order to add an item of new business regarding a request for approval of 2 overnights stay for Mayor Frank Scarpitti prior to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Conference being held
from June 5 to 8, 2015.
Carried
Carried by a 2/3 vote of Council
Members present
12. BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor
Alan Ho
Seconded by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
That By-laws
2015-79 and 2015-80 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2015-79 A BY-LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF SUMS
REQUIRED BY THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM FOR THE YEAR 2015 AND TO PROVIDE
FOR THE MAILING OF NOTICES REQUIRING PAYMENT OF TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2015.
(Item No. 5, Report No. 27)
By-law
Carried
BY-LAW 2015-80 FLATO TOWERS (SKS) INC., (THE ARTHOUSE CONDO), 9582 MARKHAM
ROAD, HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW
A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, to remove the Holding (H)
provision to permit the development of residential units and commercial uses.
By-law
Carried
13. IN-CAMERA ITEMS
Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong left the meeting prior to the In-Camera Section of
the Council Agenda and did not return to the meeting thereafter.
Moved by Councillor
Don Hamilton
Seconded by Councillor
Alan Ho
That, in
accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act,
Council resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following matters (9:37
PM):
(1) MINUTES
OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
- MAY 13, 2015 (16.0)
[Section 239 (2) (a) (b) (c) (e) (f)
General Committee – May 26, 2015
(2) GENERAL
COMMITTEE IN-CAMERA MINUTES
- MAY 11, 2015 (16.0)
[Section 239 (2) (a) (b) (c) (e)]
(3) PERSONAL
MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD
EMPLOYEES (MARKHAM FIRE SERVICES) (11.0)
[Section 239 (2) (b)]
(4) THE
SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 7) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (a)]
Council – May 26, 2015
(5) PERSONAL
MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD
EMPLOYEES (11.0)
[Section 239 (2) (b)]
Carried
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Karen Rea
That Council
rise from the in-camera session. (10:28 PM)
Carried
The in-camera
items were approved by Council as follows:
(1) MINUTES
OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
- MAY 13, 2015 (16.0)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the Council
In-camera Minutes dated May 13, 2015 be confirmed.
Carried
(2) GENERAL
COMMITTEE IN-CAMERA MINUTES -
MAY 11, 2015 (16.0)
Moved by Councillor
Don Hamilton
Seconded by Councillor
Alan Ho
1)
That the General Committee in-camera minutes dated May 11, 2015 be
confirmed.
Carried
(3) PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT
AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES
(MARKHAM FIRE SERVICES) (11.0)
Moved by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
1) That the confidential
presentation provided by Bill Snowball, Fire Chief, regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including
municipal or local board employees in Markham Fire Services be received.
Carried
(4) THE
SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 7) (8.0)
Moved by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
1) That
the confidential report dated May 21, 2015 from the Chief Administrative
Officer and City Solicitor regarding a matter on the security of the property
of the municipality or local board in Ward 7 be received; and,
2) That
staff be authorized to proceed as directed by Council on May 26, 2015.
Carried
(5) BOARD/COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENTS (16.24)
Moved by Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
1) That the following
persons be appointed to the Animal Care Committee:
Name Term
Julie Sook-Man Chan November
30, 2018
Jennifer Ford November
30, 2017
Michelle Lustri November
30, 2018
Shirley Lesch November
30, 2018
Pushproup Brar November
30, 2018
Terri Daniels November
30, 2017
Denielle Duncan November
30, 2017; and,
2) That the following
persons be appointed to the Property Standards Committee:
Name Term
Ernesto Imbrogno November
30, 2018
Peter Pavlovic November
30, 2018
Paul Tiefenbach November
30, 2018
Justin Persaud November
30, 2018
Wafik Abadir November
30, 2018; and further,
3) That
the following person be appointed to the Cycling Pedestrian Advisory
Committee:
Name Term
Elizabeth Tan November 30, 2018
Carried
Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong was absent during the consideration of the
board/committee appointments.
14. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
Moved by Councillor
Alan Ho
Seconded by Councillor
Valerie Burke
That By-law 2015-78
be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2015-78 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY
26, 2015.
By-law
Carried
15. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor
Amanda Collucci
That the Council Meeting be adjourned at 10:29 PM.
Carried
_________________________________ _______________________________
Kimberley
Kitteringham Frank
Scarpitti
City
Clerk Mayor
(Signed)