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Council Minutes

April 24, 2018, 7:00 PM

Council Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre

Meeting No. 8

 

 

Roll Call

Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Joe Li (arrived at 7:12 PM), 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 (arrived at 7:22 PM), Councillor Alex Chiu.

 

 

Staff

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor and Acting Director of Human Resources

Trinela Cane, Commissioner of Corporate Services

Brian Lee, Acting Commissioner of Development Services

Joel Lustig, Treasurer

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk

Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk

Morgan Jones, Director, Operations

John Wong, Technology Support Specialist

Bryan Frois, Chief of Staff

Andrea Berry, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & Community Engagement

Stephen Chait, Director, Economic Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship

David Plant, Manager, Park Operations

Hersh Tencer, Manager, Real Property

 

 

The meeting of Council convened at 7:02 PM on April 24, 2018 in the Council Chamber. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.

 

 

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

 

We begin today by acknowledging that we walk upon the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples and we recognize their history, spirituality, culture, and stewardship of the land. We are grateful to all Indigenous groups for their commitment to protect the land and its resources and we are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

 

 

 

 

Council observed a moment of silence in recognition of the senseless attack that occurred in Toronto on April 23, 2018 when a motorist plowed into pedestrians on Yonge Street.

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

(1)        None disclosed.

 

 

2.         APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

 

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 3, 2018 AND SPEICAL COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 11, 2018

            April 3              April 11

 

1)         That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 3 2018 and Special Council Meeting held on April 11, 2018, be adopted.

 

Carried

 

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That Council move into Confidential Session immediately following the approval of the minutes to discuss confidential items related to the security of a property of the municipality or local board. An additional item related to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, has been added to the Confidential agenda.

 

Carried

 

 

 

3.         PRESENTATIONS

 

 

There were no presentations.

 

 

 


 

4.         DEPUTATIONS

 

(1)        DEPUTATIONS - ART SCULPTURE OF CHARITY (6.0)

 

Danny DaSilva addressed Council and thanked Council and City staff for taking action when a dangerous situation related to the Charity sculpture arose.  He is in favour of the immediate removal of the sculpture.

(See Item No. 3, Report No. 14 for Council's decision on this matter)

 

 

(2)        DEPUTATIONS - RECOMMENDATION REPORT - NEAMSBY INVESTMENTS INC.,            CEDARLAND PROPERTIES LIMITED,       517737 ONTARIO LIMITED, RULAND PROPERTIES INC., AND THREE GEMS DEVELOPMENTS INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL AND
FUTURE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT SOUTH OF
14TH AVENUE, EAST OF MIDDLEFIELD ROAD (PART OF LOT 5,
CONCESSION 7, AND 5821 TO 5933 14TH AVENUE) (WARD 7)
FILE NO: ZA/SU 16 130764 (10.5 & 10.7)

           

Sam Orrico addressed Council and spoke in objection to the application for the proposed type of usage in this area due to transportation concerns.

(See Item No. 1, Report No. 16 for Council's decision on this matter)

 

 

(3)        DEPUTATIONS - CHURCH STREET & ELM STREET
            PROPOSED ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL (WARD 4) (5.12)

 

The following individuals addressed Council in favour of installing an all-way stop due to concerns about the safety of school children:

 

(1)        Claudia Couer

(2)        Debbie Taylor

(See Item No. 3, Report No. 13 for Council's decision on this matter)

 

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That all deputations be received.

 

Carried

 

 


 

5.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

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

 

Received

8-2018             TEMPORARY EXTENSION APPLICATION (LIQUOR SALES LICENCE) FOR OLD COUNTRY INN RESTAURANT, 198 MAIN STREET (WARD 3) (3.21)

            Info

 

Requesting an approval from the City of Markham to extend their existing liquor licence for the patio areas at 198 Main Street Unionville. The proposed extension will be utilized on June 2 and 3, 2018, in conjunction with the Unionville Festival.

 

Carried

 

 

 

6.         PROCLAMATIONS

 

(1)        PROCLAMATIONS AND FLAG RAISING REQUESTS (3.4)

 

Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

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

 

            -           Food Allergy Awareness Month (May 2018)

            -           Nursing Week (May 7 – 13, 2018)

Carried

 

 

 

7(A)     REPORT NO. 13 – DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (April 3, 2018)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That the report of the Development Services Committee comprised of 3 items be received and adopted, except for Item Number 3. (See Item No. 3).

 

(1)        INTENTION TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY UNDER
PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
NAME: JOSEPH WIDEMAN HOUSE
ADDRESS:
5 HERITAGE CORNERS LANE, WARD 4 (16.11.3)

Report

 

1)         That the staff report entitled “Intention to Designate a Property Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Name: Joseph Wideman House, Address: 5 Heritage Corners Lane,” dated April 3, 2018, be received; and,

 

2)         That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the Joseph Wideman House at 5 Heritage Corners Lane 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 further,

 

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

Carried

 

 

(2)        INTERPRETIVE PLAQUE PROGRAM
FOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
PROPERTIES – UNIONVILLE, WARD 3 (16.11)

Report

 

1)         That the report titled “Interpretive Plaque Program for Heritage Conservation District Properties - Unionville,” dated April 3, 2018, be received; and,

 

2)         That Council authorize staff to utilize up to $350 of the $6,000 previously allocated as the City’s portion of the Markham Village interpretive plaque program for the City’s contribution to the plaque cost for the two identified Unionville plaques; and further,

 

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

Carried

 

 

 

 

(3)        CHURCH STREET AND ELM STREET
PROPOSED ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL (WARD 4) (5.12)

Presentation      Sept. 11 Staff Report

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

Council consented to separate the proposed recommendations, so that the vote on the installation of a stop sign can be conducted separately.

 

1)         That the September 11, 2017, DSC report, entitled “Church Street & Elm Street Proposed All-way Stop Control (Ward 4)”, and the staff powerpoint presentation dated April 3, 2018 be received; and,

 

2)         That Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law 106-71, pertaining to compulsory stops, be amended to include all approaches to the intersection of Church Street & Elm Street; and,

 

3)         That the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate signs and pavement markings at the subject locations; and,

 

4)         That the cost of materials and installation for the traffic signs and pavement markings be funded from capital account # 083-5350-18056-005; and,

 

5)         That York Region Police be requested to enforce the all-way stop controls upon installation of these stop signs and passing of the By-law; and,

 

6)         That staff be directed to report back to Development Services Committee approximately one year after the installation of the all-way stop at Church Street & Elm Street; and,

 

7)         That staff be directed to investigate the implementation of crossing guards between Elm Street and Wootten Way; and,

 

8)         That staff be directed to investigate the potential to install some form of signalization between Elm Street and Wootten Way; and,

 

9)         That staff be directed to investigate the implementation of a York Region Transit lay-by facility in front of the high school; and

 

10)       That the deputation by Peter Triantafillakis be received; and further,

 

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

            (By-law 2018-30)

 

Carried

(See following motion to separate the recommendation for voting purposes)

 

Resolution Nos. 1, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

That Resolution Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 be received and adopted.

Carried

 

 

Resolution Nos. 2, 3 and 11

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

That Resolution Nos. 2, 3 and 11be received and adopted.

Carried

 

 

 

 

7(B)     REPORT NO. 14 GENERAL COMMITTEE (APRIL 9, 2018)

 

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That the report of the General Committee comprised of 3 items be received and adopted, except for Item Nos. 2 and 3. (See Item Nos. 2 and 3)

 

 

(1)        MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 17, 2018
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
UNIONVILLE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (16.0)

Minutes

 

 

1)         That the minutes of the January 17, 2018 Board of Management Unionville Business Improvement Area Annual General meeting be received for information purposes; and,

2)         That Council appoint the following individuals as Directors of the Board of Management for the Main Street Unionville Business Improvement Area for a term to expire November 30, 2018:

- Tom Vasilovsky

- Sarah Gratta

- Shibani Shani.

 

Carried

 

 

 

(2)        NAMING OF NEW PARKS AND GREENSPACE (6.3)

Report

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That the report “Naming of the New Parks and Greenspace be received; and,

 

2)         That Council approves the following park and greenspace official names:

            a)         Napier Simpson Way, 103 John Street, Ward 1 (walkway)

            b)         Wilbur Latimer Way, 220 Main Street Unionville,  Ward 3,  (walkway)

            c)         Veterans Square, 6031 Highway 7E,  Ward 4, (park/square)

            d)         Aaniin Park, 5757 14th Avenue, Ward 7,  (park); and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

 

(3)        ART SCULPTURE OF CHARITY

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That the Art Sculpture Charity the Cow be removed from its current location within ten (10) days.

 

Carried

 

 

 

7(C)     REPORT NO. 15 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
            (APRIL 10, 2018)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That the report of the Development Services Public Meeting comprised of 1 item be received & adopted.

 

 

(1)        PRELIMINARY REPORT
APPLICATIONS BY ONTARIO UNDERWRITING PROPERTIES INC.
FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO
PERMIT A BUSINESS OFFICE USE SUBJECT TO SITE-SPECIFIC
PROVISIONS, TO COMPLETELY OCCUPY THE EXISTING BUILDING
ON THE PROPERTY KNOWN MUNICIPALLY AS 10 KONRAD CRESCENT
WEST OF WOODBINE AVENUE, NORTH OF 14TH AVENUE  (WARD 8)
FILE NOS:  OP/ZA 17 149763 (10.3, 10.5)

Report

 

 

1)         That the report dated September 11, 2017 titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Ontario Underwriting Properties Inc., Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a business office use subject to site-specific provisions, to completely occupy the existing building on the property known municipally as 10 Konrad Crescent, west of Woodbine Avenue, north of 14th Avenue (File Nos. OP & ZA 17 149763)”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 10, 2018, with respect to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a business office use subject to site-specific provisions, to completely occupy the existing building on the property known municipally as 10 Konrad Crescent (File Nos. OP & ZA 17 149763), be received; and,

 

3)         That York Region has delegated approval authority to the City of Markham and the applications by Gatzios Planning + Development Consultants Inc., on behalf of Ontario Underwriting Properties Inc., to amend the Official Plan (1987 Revised), the Official Plan 2014 (as partially approved on October 30, 2015, May 26, 2016, March 10, 2017, April 21, 2017 and November 24, 2017) and Zoning By-law 28-82, as amended, be approved; and,

 

4)         That the proposed amendment to the Official Plan (1987 Revised), the Official Plan 2014 ((as partially approved on October 30, 2015, May 26, 2016, March 10, 2017, April 21, 2017 and November 24, 2017) and Zoning By-law28-82, as amended, be enacted without further notice; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

 

7(D)     REPORT NO. 16 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (APRIL 16, 2018)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That the report of the Development Services Committee Meeting be received & adopted.
(Items 1 to 2):

 

 

(1)        RECOMMENDATION REPORT
NEAMSBY INVESTMENTS INC.
CEDARLAND PROPERTIES LIMITED
517737 ONTARIO LIMITED, RULAND PROPERTIES INC.
AND THREE GEMS DEVELOPMENTS INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL AND
FUTURE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT SOUTH OF
14TH AVENUE, EAST OF MIDDLEFIELD ROAD (PART OF LOT 5,
CONCESSION 7, AND 5821 TO 5933 14TH AVENUE) (WARD 7)
FILE NO: ZA/SU 16 130764 (10.5 & 10.7)

Report

 

1)         That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Neamsby Investments Inc., Cedarland Properties Limited, 517737 Ontario Limited, Ruland Properties Inc., and Three Gems Developments Inc., Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to allow residential and future commercial development south of 14th Avenue, east of Middlefield Road (Part of Lot 5, Concession 7, and 5821 to 5933 14th Avenue) (Ward 7), File No: ZA/SU 16 130764”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 16 130764) be approved and the draft implementing Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix ‘A’ of this report, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

3)         That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-16002 (SU 16 130764) be approved subject to the conditions of draft approval set out in Appendix ‘B’ of this report; and,

 

4)         That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate, be delegated authority to issue draft plan approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’ of this report, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate; and,

 

5)         That servicing allocation for 510 units be assigned to the proposed residential development; and,

 

6)         That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,

 

7)         That the draft approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-16002 will lapse after a period of three (3) years commencing on the date of issuance of draft plan approval, in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; and,

 

8)         That in accordance with the provisions of subsection 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owner shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of Zoning By-law 2018-33, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and,

 

9)         That in accordance with By-law 178-96 the City declare certain lands described as Part of Lot 5, Concession 7, City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, shown as Part 1 and 2 on the draft reference plan attached hereto as Figure 8 (the “Excess Road Lands”), as surplus, being lands originally set out for road servicing; and,

 

10)       That Lots 66-70, Lot 71, Blocks 72-75, Lot 162 and Blocks 180-199) on the draft plan be classified as Class 4 lands pursuant to NPC-300 (Ministry of Environment Noise Guidelines); and further,

 

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

(By-law 2018-33)

Carried

 

 

 

(2)        FRIENDS OF THE MARKHAM MUSEUM
BOARD MINUTES AND EXTRACT DATED MARCH 14, 2018
CONTAINING EMAIL MOTIONS APPROVED ON MARCH 14, 2018
- February 7, 2018 Minutes
- March 14, 2018 Extract (16.0)

Extract   Attachment A – Feb. 7 MinutesAttachment B and C Collections Committee

 

 

1)         That the minutes of the Friends of the Markham Museum Board meeting held February 7, 2018, be received for information purposes; and,

 

2)         That the Friends of Markham Museum accept the approved Collections Management Brief complete with the attached list of artifacts for deaccession and submit to the City of Markham Council for approval.(See Attachment C for list of artifacts).

 

Carried

 

 


 

7(E)     REPORT NO. 17 GENERAL COMMITTEE (APRIL 23, 2018)

 

 

Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

That the report of the Development Services Committee Meeting comprised of 1 Item be received & adopted.

 

(1)        2017 DRAFT CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (7.0)

Presentation    Report     Appendix A     Appendix B

 

 

1)         That the presentation entitled “Consolidated Financial Statements,” be received; and,

 

2)         That the report titled “2017 Consolidated Financial Statements” be received; and

 

3)         That Council approve the draft Consolidated Financial Statements of The Corporation of the City of Markham (the City) which includes the City of Markham Public Library (the Library), Community Boards, Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) , and Investment in Markham Enterprises Corporation (MEC), for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017; and,

 

4)         That Council authorize Staff to publish the final audited Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 upon receiving the Independent Auditors’ Report; and,

 

5)         That the KPMG LLP Audit Findings Report for the year ended December 31, 2017 be received; and,

 

6)         That this matter be forwarded to Council for adoption on April 24, 2018; and further,

 

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

Carried

 

 

 

8.         MOTIONS

 

There were no motions.

 

 

 

 

9.         NOTICE OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER

 

There were no notices of motions to reconsider.

 

 

 

10.       NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

 

(1)        NEW / OTHER BUSINESS – DECLARATION OF SURPLUS LANDS
BREYWORTH ROAD EXTENSION (8.6)

Map

 

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

Notices of Proposed Sale

City of Markham

Proposed Sale of Surplus Real Property

(Pursuant to By-law 178-96)

 

1)         That the notice of proposed sale for the City owned lands legally described as Part of Block 302 and 303, on Plan 65M-4026, depicted as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Plan 65R-37683, City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York be confirmed.

            (In-Camera Item No. 4 – April 3 2018 Council Meeting)

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        NEW / OTHER BUSINESS – HASKETT DRIVE PROPOSED PARKING PROHIBITION (5.12)

Report              Memo

 

Moved by Councillor Karen Rea

Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

1)         That the report entitled “Haskett Drive Proposed Parking Prohibition,” be referred directly to the April 24, 2018 Council meeting.

 

2)         That the report dated April 16, 2018 and the memo dated April 24, 2018 entitled “Haskett Drive Proposed Parking Prohibition,” be received; and,

 

3)         That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to restrict parking on the Haskett Drive on the north and east side of Haskett Drive, between property line of  #18/20 and the property line of #38/40 Haskett Drive; and,

 

4)         That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to restrict parking on the south and west side of Haskett Drive, between a point 13 metres east of property line of #11/39 and the property line of #41/43 Haskett Drive; and,

 

5)         That the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate signs at the subject locations, funded through the Engineering Department account # 083-5350-18056-005; and,

 

6)         That the By-law Enforcement Department be directed to enforce the parking prohibition upon installation of the signs and passing of the by-law; and further,

 

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

(By-law 2018-31)

Carried

 

 

 

11.       ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

There were no announcements.

 

 

 

12.       BY-LAWS

 

Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

That By-laws 2018-25 to 2018-31, and 2018-33 be given three readings and enacted.

 

 

Three Readings

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-25      ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW (IAN BARON AVENUE, BIRCHMOUNT ROAD)

A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the City of Markham (Part of Lot 6, Plan 2196, designated as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 65R-34639 - Ian Baron Avenue; and (Block 30, Plan 65M-4294 - Birchmount Road).

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-26      ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW (BIRCHMOUNT AVENUE)

A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the City of Markham (Part of Lot 26, Plan 65M-2230, designated as Part 5, Plan 65R-29149; Part of Lot 25, Plan 65M-2230, designated as Parts 7, 8, 9 and 38, Plan 65R-29149; Part of Lot 5, Plan 65M-2616, designated as Parts 1, 6, 8, 10 and 12, Plan D1004; Part of Lot 6, Plan 65M-2616, designated as Part 15, Plan D1004; Part of Lot 7, Plan 65M-2616, designated as Parts 17, 18, 20 and 22, Plan D1004; and Part Lot 24, Plan 65M-2616, designated as Part 14, Plan D1004. – Birchmount Road.

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-27      ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW

A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the City of Markham

1.                  Blocks 352, 369, Plan 65M-3888 and Block 180, Plan 65M-4014 - Lane G.

2.                  Block 353, Plan 65M-3888 - Shady Oakes Avenue.

3.                  Block 101, Plan 65M-4093 - William Forster Road.

4.                  Part of Block 102, Plan 65M-4093 - Lane X.

5.                  Block 103, Plan 65M-4093 - Pyneside Street.

6.                  Block 89, Plan 65M-4256 - Rustle Woods Avenue.

7.                  Blocks 90 and 92, Plan 65M-4256 - Lane.

8.                  Block 91, Plan 65M-4256 - Honey Glen Avenue.

9.                  Blocks 93 and 94, Plan 65M-4256 - Brick Road.

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-28      A BY-LAW TO APPOINT THE 2018 TO 2020 MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMPLIANCE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-29      A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 2012-137, BEING A BY-LAW TO IMPOSE FEES OR CHARGES FOR LICENSES AND PERMITS ISSUED BY THE CITY OF MARKHAM

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-30      A BY-LAW TO AMEND TRAFFIC BY-LAW NO, 106-71

(Compulsory Stops – Church Street and Elm Street)

(Item No. 3, Report No. 13)

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-31      A BY-LAW TO AMEND PARKING BY-LAW 2005-188

A by-law to amend Schedule C of the Parking By-law pertaining to “No Parking”.

(Item No. 2, New/ Other Business)

By-law

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2018-33      NEAMSBY INVESTMENTS INC., CEDARLAND PROPERTIES
LIMITED.  517737 ONTARIO LIMITED, RULAND PROPERTIES INC., AND THREE GEMS DEVELOPMENTS INC.,
5659 TO 5933 14TH AVE., ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

A By-law to amend By-laws 108-81 and 304-87, as amended, and to amend By-law 177-96, as amended to facilitate residential development

(Item No.1, Report No. 16)

By-law

Carried

 

 

 

 

13.       CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 7:09 PM:

 

Carried

 

 

 

(1)        MINUTES OF CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MEETING
            APRIL 3, 2018 (16.0)

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

 

 

 

General Committee April 9, 2018

 

 

(2)        PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARDS/COMMITTEES RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS) (16.24)

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]

 

 


 

Council April 24, 2018

 

 

(3)        PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARDS/COMMITTEES RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS) (16.24)

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]

Carried

 

 

 

General Committee April 23, 2018

 

 

(4)        A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (8.6)

            [Section 239 (2) (c)]

 

 

(5)        A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (8.6)

            [Section 239 (2) (c)]

 

 

Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

That Council rise from the confidential session at 8:32 PM

Carried

 

 

Councillor Alex Chiu left the meeting at 8:32 PM.

 

 

The confidential items were approved by Council as follows:

 

 

(1)        MINUTES OF CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 3, 2018 AND SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 11, 2018 (16.0)

 

Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

1)         That the Council Confidential Minutes dated April 3, 2018 and Special Council Meeting held on April 11, 2018 be confirmed.

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
 TO BOARDS/ COMMITEES (16.24)

 

Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the following persons be appointed/reappointed to the Environmental Advisory Committee:

 

Name                                      Term

Alimasi Chen                            November 30, 2019
Christopher Ford                      November 30, 2021
Nadine Pinto                            November 30, 2021
Natasha Welch             November 30, 2019
Ashok Bangia               November 30, 2020

 

2)         That the following persons be appointed to the German Mills Meadow & Natural Habitat Liaison Committee:

 

Name                                      Term

Don MacFarlane                      November 30, 2020

3)         That the following persons be appointed to the Doors Open Markham Committee:

 

Name                                      Term

Agatha McPhee                        November 30, 2020

 

4)         That the resignation of Jason Sheldon from the Markham Sports Hall of Fame Committee be received with regret for information purposes and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti.

 

Carried

 

 


 

(3)        APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
TO BOARDS / COMMITTEES (16.24)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

1)         That the following persons be appointed to the Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival Committee:

 

Name                                      Term

Quidde Cheung                        November 30, 2020
Diana Mousavi             November 30, 2020
Josie Rose                                November 30, 2018

 

2)         The following persons be appointed to the Senior’s Hall of Fame Awards Committee:

 

Name                                      Term

Ming Jung (Alice Chau)            November 30, 2020

 

 

3)         That the resignations of Kar Pak Ng and Kaushik Chawla from the Animal Care Committee be received with regret for information purposes and that letters of appreciation be forwarded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti.

 

Carried

 

 

 

(4)        A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (8.6)

 

Council consented to not report out on this matter at this time.

 

 

 

(5)        A PROPOSED OF PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (8.6)

 

Council consented to not report out on this matter at this time.

 

 


 

(6)        ADVISE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS, NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE

 

Council did not discuss this matter.

 

 

 

14.       CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

 

Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

That By-law 2018-32 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2018-32      A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 24, 2018.

By-law

Carried

 

 

 

15.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

 

That the Council Meeting be adjourned at 9:22PM.

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

________________________________              _____________________________

Kimberley Kitteringham                                          Frank Scarpitti

City Clerk                                                              Mayor

 

 

 

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