Council Minutes

                                                                                      April 5, 2016, 7:00 PM

                                                                  Council Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre

 

 

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 Alex Chiu.

 

Regrets

Councillor Logan Kanapathi.

 

Staff

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor and Acting Director of Human Resources

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

Trinela Cane, Commissioner of Corporate Services

Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services

Joel Lustig, Treasurer

Dennis Flaherty, Director of Communications and Community Relations

Raj Raman, Mayor's Chief of Staff

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk

Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk

John Wong, Technology Support Specialist

Barb Rabicki, Director Operations

Graham Seaman, Director of Sustainability

Michelle Sawh, Manager of Service Delivery, Markham Public Library

Angela Tse, Branch Manager, Markham Public Library

Verna Gilchrist, Manager of Technical Services & C3 Support, Markham Public Library

 

 

 

The meeting of Council convened at 7:07 PM on April 5, 2016 in the Council Chamber.  Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

(1)        None declared.

 

 

 

2.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES – MARCH 22, 2016

            Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

            1)         That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 22, 2016, be adopted.

 

Carried

 

 

 

3.         PRESENTATIONS

 

(1)        CANADA’S FIRST MONARCH
BUTTERFLY FRIENDLY CITY
- PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION (5.7)

 

Council proclaimed Markham as Canada's First Monarch Butterfly Friendly City in order to raise awareness about the decline of Monarch Butterfly.

(See Item No. 5, Report No. 11 for Council's approval on this matter)

 

 

 

4.         DELEGATIONS

 

(1)        DELEGATIONS - MARKHAM ENTERPRISES CORPORATION (MEC)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPENSATION (13.7)

 

Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke

Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

That the following delegations in opposition to the proposed motion regarding the Markham Enterprises Corporation (MEC) Board of Directors compensation be received:

 

1.         Eileen Liasi, Markham Citizens Coalition for Responsive Government (MCCRG).

2.         Robert Mok, Downtown Markham Ratepayers Association.

3.         Mike Gannon, Unionville Ratepayers Association.

(See Motion Item No. 1 for Council's decision on this matter)

Carried

 

 

 

5.         PETITIONS

 

There were no petitions.

 

 

 

6(A)     REPORT NO. 10 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (March 29, 2016)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That Report No. 10 – Development Services Committee comprised of 2 items be received and adopted.

 

(1)        RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            DEL RIDGE (EAST MARKHAM) INC.
            APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL PLAN
            AND ZONING BY-LAW TO PERMIT A TWO (2) PHASED
            DEVELOPMENT COMPRISED OF TWO (2) - 8 STOREY APARTMENT
            BUILDINGS AT 7325 MARKHAM ROAD AND FOR SITE PLAN
            APPROVAL FOR PHASE 1 OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
            FILE NOS: OP/ZA/SC 15 133670 (10.5, 10.6)

            Report

 

1)         That the report dated March 29^th, 2016 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Del Ridge (East Markham) Inc., Applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a two (2) –phased development comprised of two (2) residential apartment buildings at 7325 Markham Road and for Site Plan Approval for Phase 1 of the proposed development, File Nos: OP/ZA/SC 15 133670,” be received; and,

 

2)         That the record of the Public Meeting held on September 24^th, 2015 regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Del Ridge (East Markham) Inc. (OP/ZA 15 133670), be received; and,

 

3)         That the Official Plan Amendment (OP 15 133670) submitted by Del Ridge (East Markham) Inc. to amend the City’s in-force Official Plan (Revised 1987) as amended, and to amend the Armadale Secondary Plan (PD 24-2) for part of the Armadale Planning District, as amended, to permit two (2) – 8 storey apartment buildings at 7325 Markham Road, be approved, and the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and adopted without further notice; and,

 

4)         That the Official Plan Amendment (OP 15 133670) submitted by Del Ridge (East Markham) Inc. to amend the City’s Official Plan 2014, to permit two (2)- 8 storey apartment buildings at 7325 Markham Road, be approved, and the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and adopted without further notice, and City staff prepare a modification to the new Official Plan (2014) which is currently under appeal, to reflect the Official Plan Amendment and forward it to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval; and,

 

5)         That the Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 15 133670) submitted by Del Ridge (East Markham) Inc. to amend the City’s Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit two (2) – 8 storey apartment buildings at 7325 Markham Road  be approved, and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix ‘C’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

6)         That the Site Plan application (SC 15 133670) submitted by Del Ridge (East Markham) Inc. to facilitate the development of an 8-storey residential apartment building (Phase 1) be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions in Appendix ‘D’ ; and,

 

7)         That this endorsement shall lapse and site plan approval will not be issued, after a period of three (3) years commencing on March 29^th, 2016 in the event the site plan agreement is not executed within that time period; and,

 

8)         That Site Plan Approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement.  The Site Plan is only approved when the Director or his designate has signed the site plan; and,

 

9)         That the City’s 2009 Policy requiring all High Density residential developments to achieve at least LEED Silver, be waived, subject to the implementation of the sustainability initiatives outlined in this report, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services; and,

 

10)       That Council grant servicing allocation for 261 residential apartment units (Phase 1) of the proposed development; and,

 

11)       That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Section 37 Agreement with the Owner; and,

 

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

 

13)       That Staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

            (By-laws 2016-38 to 2016-40)

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION AND
            INTENTION TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY UNDER
            PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
            NAME: FRANKLIN H. RAYMER HOUSE
            ADDRESS: 6840 FOURTEENTH AVENUE
            OWNER: GURPAL SOHI, PONNUTHURMI UTHAYAKUMAR PARTNERSHIP
            FILE NO. 16 109952 DP (10.13 & 16.11.3)

            Report  Structural Assessment

 

1)         That Council refuse the Demolition Permit Application for the Franklin H. Raymer House at 6840 Fourteenth Avenue on the basis of its cultural heritage value or interest; and,

 

2)         That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the Franklin H. Raymer House at 6840 Fourteenth 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 further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

 

6(B)     REPORT NO. 11 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (April 4, 2016)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

That Report No. 11 – General Committee comprised of 5 items be received and adopted, except Item No. 5.  (See following Item No. 5)

 

(1)        MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 20, 2016
AND FEBRUARY 17, 2016
ANIMAL CARE COMMITTEE (16.0)

            January     Letters     February

 

1)         That the minutes of the January 20, 2016 and February 17, 2016 Animal Care Committee meeting be received for information purposes; and,

 

2)         That the following resolutions passed at the January 20, 2016, Animal Care Committee meeting be received:

 

      “That the Animal Care Committee request that the City of Markham show its support in mitigating injuries to wildlife, as consistent with Markham’s Green Print Plan, by encouraging restaurant establishments in Ontario to find an alternative, preventative, solution to the use of dome shaped refreshment lids that can trap and cause injury to wildlife; and,

 

      That the Animal Care Committee request that the attached letter to McDonalds, Tim Hortons, and the Restaurant Association of Ontario, on the matter, be signed by Mayor Frank Scarpitti.”; and further,

 

3)         That the letters addressed to Mr. John E. Betts, President and Chief Executive Officer, McDonald’s Canada and Mr. David Clanachan, President and Chief Operating Officer, Tim Hortons Canada be received; and further,

 

4)         That a copy of the photos and letters be sent to: Provincial and Federal Ministers of Environment & Climate Change; Ministry of Natural Resources; York Region Council; Markham MP's and MPP's; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Kathleen Wynne.

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        AWARD OF TENDER 286-T-15 SUPPLY
AND DELIVERY OF SEVENTEEN (17)
VARIOUS VEHICLES (7.12)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Award of Tender 286-T-15 Supply and Delivery of Seventeen (17) Various Vehicles” be received; and,

 

2)         That the contract for supply and delivery of various vehicles awarded to the lowest priced bidders for each respective vehicle in the following amounts;

 

-     East Court Ford Lincoln                                         $223,049.77   

-     Pine View Auto Sales Inc.                                      $  49,862.40

-     Airport Nissan Corp.                                              $  85,478.40

-     Highland Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Ltd.         $  82,481.01

-     Total Award Inclusive of HST                                 $440,871.58; and,

 

3)         That the Manager of Fleet and Supplies be authorized to “Markhamize” the vehicles in the amount of $29,400.00; and,

 

4)         That the award of $440,871.58 and “Markhamizing” cost of $29,400.00, totaling $470,271.58 be funded from the various accounts as identified within the Financial Considerations section of this report with available budget of $421,164.29; and,

 

5)         That the net shortfall in the amount of $49,107.29 ($470,271.58-$421,164.29) be funded from the Waterworks Capital Contingency in the amount of $50,458.13 and the remaining surplus amount of $1,350.84 be returned to the original funding source; and,

 

6)         That upon delivery of the new vehicles, the following 17 units:  Units 1244, 1245, 2166, 2167, 2168, 2172, 2176, 2177, 2179, 2188, 2198,  6080, 8050, 8051, 8052, 9090 and 9095  will be sold upon delivery of the new units in accordance with Purchasing By-law 2004-341, PART V Disposal of Personal Property and proceeds will be posted to account 890 890 9305 (proceeds from the Sale of Other Fixed Assets); and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(3)        UPDATE TO DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
DEFERRAL POLICY AND CHANGES TO THE
DEVELOPMENT CHARGES ACT (7.11)

            Report     Appendix A     Appendix B

 

1)         That the report entitled “Update to Development Charges Deferral Policy and Changes to the Development Charges Act” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Development Charge Deferral Policy as amended in Appendix A and noted in this report, be approved by Council; and,

 

3)         That staff be directed to provide a review of the updated Development Charges Deferral Policy at the same time of the Development Charges By-law update; and,

 

4)         That staff be directed to provide quarterly updates on Development Charges Deferrals; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(4)        MARKHAM ARTS COUNCIL
CELEBRATE MARKHAM GRANT ALLOCATION (7.6)

            Report     Appendix A     Appendix B     Appendix C

 

1)         That the report titled, “Markham Arts Council Celebrate Markham Grant Allocation” be received; and,

 

2)         That Markham Arts Council (MAC) be approved for a net amount of $23,400 (Celebrate Markham grant of $30,000 less 2016 loan repayment of $6,600); and,

 

3)         That in future years, should MAC receive a Celebrate Markham grant, the loan repayment of $6,600 will be deducted from the grant amount; and,

 

4)         That as a part of their annual Celebrate Markham funding request, Markham Arts Council provide an annual report to Council including a 2016 financial audit to be conducted in 2017, annual business plan, marketing plan and key projects and initiatives demonstrating clear alignment and connections with City of Markham’s strategic initiatives, including the City’s Culture Plan; and,

 

5)         That staff be directed to report back with updated criteria with respect to financial reporting requirements for Celebrate Markham Grant recipients, including dollar thresholds, level of audit and frequency of reporting; and further,

 

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

 

 

(5)        CANADA’S FIRST MONARCH
BUTTERFLY FRIENDLY CITY (5.7)

            Report     Appendix 1     Appendix 2

 

Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

1)         That Council issue a Proclamation, proclaiming Markham as Canada’s First Monarch Friendly City in order to raise awareness about the decline of the monarch butterfly and the species’ need for habitat; and,

 

2)         That the Sustainability Office and Operations Department implement the following actions to make Markham a Monarch Friendly City;

 

a.       Launch a public communication effort to encourage citizens to plant monarch gardens at their homes or in their neighborhoods.

b.      Communicate with community garden groups and Adopt a Park groups and urge them to plant native milkweeds and nectar-producing plants.

c.       City staff to continue to identify opportunities for milkweed / nectar plant planting & seeding programs.

d.      Convene a meeting with gardening leaders in the community to discuss partnerships to support monarch butterfly conservation.

e.       Continue to support the monarch & pollinator friendly demonstration garden at City Hall.

f.        Consider the use of native milkweed and nectar plants on city properties where appropriate; and,

 

3)         That the City of Markham encourage residents to sign the David Suzuki Foundation’s Monarch Manifesto; and,

 

4)         That Staff report back by October 2016 with a City of Markham Bee Strategy to protect bees, and include exploring a Bee Proclamation and evaluate opportunities for bee hives within the City of Markham in partnership and/or hosting on City properties; and,

 

 

5)         That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM);  Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); the Provincial and Federal Ministers of Environment & Climate Change; Ministry of Natural Resources; York Region Council; all Markham MP's and MPP's; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Kathleen Wynne; and further,

 

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

 

Carried by a unanimous recorded vote (11:0)

(See following recorded vote)

(See following to consider the matter)

 

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, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Alex Chiu. (11)

 

ABSENT:        Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Logan Kanapathi. (2)

 

            Council consented to consider the item titled "Canada’s First Monarch Friendly City" prior to the presentation of the proclamation on this matter.

 

 

 

7.         MOTIONS

 

(1)        MARKHAM ENTERPRISES CORPORATION (MEC)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPENSATION (13.7)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

1)         That Markham Enterprises Corporation (MEC) Directors (excluding Directors cross-appointed to Markham District Energy Inc. or PowerStream or any successor or future business corporations) be compensated as follows:

 

            (a)     Directors - $5,000 per annum

            (b)     Chair – an additional $2,500 per annum

            (c)     Vice-Chair – an additional $1,000 per annum

            (d)     Meeting per diem - $325.00 per meeting, to a maximum of 16 meetings inclusive of any sub-committee meetings; and,

 

2)         That, as of the date of approval of this MEC Director compensation policy, any MEC Director appointed to PowerStream or MDEI (or any successor business corporations or other corporations that may be created in the future) would not be eligible for appointment as Chair or Vice-Chair of MEC; and,

 

3)         That Director compensation for MEC Directors set out in 1(a) and 1(d) above not be paid to MEC Directors receiving Director compensation from PowerStream or MDEI (or any successor business corporations or other corporations that may be created in the future); and further,

 

4)         That this policy, with the exception of #2 above, be effective as of January 1, 2015.

 

Carried by a recorded vote (10:2)

(See following recorded vote)

(See following proposed motion which was lost)

 

            Recorded vote (10:2):

YEAS:             Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Karen Rea, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Alex Chiu. (10)

 

NAYS:             Councillor Don Hamilton, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong. (2)

 

ABSENT:        Councillor Logan Kanapathi.

 

 

            Proposed motion which was lost:

            Moved by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

            Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

            That the proposed motion titled "Markham Enterprises Corporation (MEC) Board of Directors Compensation" be deferred to allow staff to report back on salaries for the Ward Councillors and Regional Councillors in other municipalities.

 

Lost by a recorded vote (10:2)

(See following recorded vote)

 

NAYS:             Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Karen Rea, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Alex Chiu. (10)

 

YEAS:             Councillor Don Hamilton, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong. (2)

 

ABSENT:        Councillor Logan Kanapathi.

 

 

 

8.         NOTICES OF MOTIONS

 

There were no notices of motions.

 

 

 

9.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

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

 

Received

6-2016             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 on September 29, 30 and October 1, 2, 2016 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

 

 

7-2016             TEMPORARY EXTENSION APPLICATION (LIQUOR SALES LICENCE) FOR JAKES ON MAIN PUB & GRILLE, 202 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE (WARD 3) (3.21)

                        Info

                        Requesting an approval from the City of Markham to extend their existing liquor licence for the patio areas at 202 Main Street Unionville. The proposed extension will be utilized in conjunction with the Unionville Festival and Markham Jazz Festival as follows:

                        1.      Unionville Festival, June 3, 4 and 5, 2016.

                        2.      Markham Jazz Festival, August 19, 20 and 21, 2016

                                 (Ending at 11:00 pm on August 21, 2016).

Carried

 

 

8-2016             LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION FOR WILD TAURUS CORPORATION, 7713 YONGE STREET (WARD 1) (3.21)

                        Info

                        Forwarding a request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form.

                        (Change of ownership and application of a liquor licence for indoor and outdoor areas licenced previously).

Carried

 

 

9-2016             LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION FOR THAI ONE ON, 7750 KENNEDY ROAD (WARD 8) (3.21)

                        Info

                        Forwarding a request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form.

                        (Existing restaurant and application of a new liquor licence for indoor areas).

Carried

 

 

10-2016           LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION FOR 1945082 ONTARIO INC (BOOSTER'S ON MAIN), 175 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE (WARD 3) (3.21)

                        Info

                        Forwarding a request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form.

                        (Change of ownership and application of a liquor licence for indoor and outdoor areas licenced previously).

Carried

 

 

11-2016           COMMUNICATIONS - MARKHAM ENTERPRISES CORPORATION (MEC) BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPENSATION (13.7)

                        (Motion Item No. 1)

                        Communications

 

                        Communications providing comments regarding the Markham Enterprises Corporation (MEC) Board of Directors Compensation proposed motion received as follows:

                        1.         Marilyn Ginsburg.

                        2.         Mike Gannon.

                        3.         Bill Corrigall.

                        4.         Reid McAlpine.

                        5.         Janis Corrigall.

 

 

 

10.       PROCLAMATIONS

 

(1)        PROCLAMATION AND FLAG RAISING REQUESTS (3.4)

 

Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

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

 

            -           National Volunteer Week (April 10 to 16, 2016)

            -           Public – Rail Safety Week (April 25 to May 1, 2016)

 

Carried

 

 

 

11.       NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

 

 

(1)        2016 OLYMPIC GAMES TABLE TENNIS QUALIFICATION
            EVENT IN MARKHAM - FROM APRIL 8 TO 10, 2016 (12.2.6)

 

Mayor Frank Scarpitti advised that Markham Pan Am Centre will be hosting the 2016 Olympic Games table tennis qualification event, from April 8 to 10, 2016, to determine athletes representing the United States or Canada at the Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil.

 

 

 

12.       BY-LAWS

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

That By-laws 2016-38 to 2016-40 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2016-38      DEL RIDGE (EAST MARKHAM) INC., 7325 MARKHAM ROAD, AMENDMENT TO THE IN FORCE OFFICIAL PLAN (REVISED 1987), AS AMENDED

                                    A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 235 to the in force Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, to permit two eight storey apartment buildings which will be construction in two phases.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 10)

                                    OPA

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2016-39      DEL RIDGE (EAST MARKHAM) INC., 7325 MARKHAM ROAD, AMENDMENT TO THE NEW COUNCIL ADOPTED OFFICIAL PLAN (2014)

                                    A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 9 to the new Council adopted Official Plan (2014), as amended, to permit two eight storey apartment buildings which will be construction in two phases.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 10)

                                    OPA

Carried

 

 

BY-LAW 2016-40      DEL RIDGE (EAST MARKHAM) INC., 7325 MARKHAM ROAD, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

                                    A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit two eight storey apartment buildings which will be construction in two phases.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 10)

                                    By-law

Carried

 

 

 

13.       IN-CAMERA ITEMS

 

Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following matters (9:23 PM):

 

(1)        MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
             - MAY 22, 2016 (16.0)

            [Section 239 (2) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

 

 

Development Services Committee – March 29, 2016

 

(2)        LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (17 ALMA WALKER WAY, FAIRPARK HOMES INC.) (WARD 4) (8.0)

            [Section 239 (2) (e)]

 

 

 

General Committee – April 4, 2016

 

(3)        LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY) (7.12)

            [Section 239 (2) (e)]

 

 

(4)        LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (AWARD OF CONTRACT) (7.12)

            [Section 239 (2) (e)]

 

 

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

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]

 

 

(6)        PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES
(NAMING OF CITY OF MARKHAM PARKS) (6.3)

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]

 

 

Council – April 5, 2016

 

(7)        PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES
(BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS) (16.24)

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]

 

 

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

That Council rise from the in-camera session. (10:38 PM)

Carried

 

 

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

 

 

(1)        MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
             - MARCH 22, 2016 (16.0)

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

            1)         That the Council In-camera Minutes dated March 22, 2016 be confirmed.

 

Carried

 

 

(2)        LEGAL ADVICE REGARDING
MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION APPEAL
EMILIO RONCO, 17 ALMA WALKER WAY
FILE NO. A/138/15 (8.0)

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

1)         That the confidential report titled “Minor Variance Appeal, Emilio Ronco, 17 Alma Walker Way, File No. A/138/15”, dated March 7, 2016, be received; and,

 

2)         That Council direct the City Solicitor and Staff not to attend the Ontario Municipal Board (“OMB”) hearing regarding the decision of the Committee of Adjustment to approve the minor variance application to increase the number storeys for a single detached dwelling from two to three; provided that the applicant requests the OMB to impose the following conditions:

 

a.         That the variance applies only to the proposed development as long as it remains;

 

b.         That the variance applies only to the proposed development, in substantial conformity with the revised plans attached as “Appendix A” to the Staff Memorandum dated December 10, 2015, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate; and,

 

c.         That the applicant submit to the City a letter from the the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (“TRCA”) confirming that the Owner has satisfied the requirements of TRCA, as set out in the letter from the TRCA to the Secretary Treasurer dated October 29, 2015, attached as “Appendix B” to this Staff Report, to the satisfaction of the TRCA; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(3)        TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
285-R-13 MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
MATERIAL & PROCESSING SERVICES
– CHINESE MATERIALS ONLY (7.12)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

1)         That the confidential report entitled “Termination of Contract 285-R-13 Markham Public Library Material & Processing Services – Chinese Materials Only” be received; and,

 

2)         That staff be authorized to proceed as directed by Council on April 5, 2016.

 

Carried

 

 

(4)        CONTRACT 002-T-15 ASPHALT MAINTENANCE (7.12)

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

 

1)         That the confidential report entitled “Contract 002-T-15 Asphalt Maintenance” be received; and,

 

2)         That staff be authorized to proceed as directed by Council on April 5, 2016.

 

Carried

 

 

(5)        BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
            - APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE
            BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE
            MARKHAM VILLAGE BUSINESS
            IMPROVEMENT AREA (MVBIA) (16.24)

 

Moved by Councillor Karen Rea

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That Council appoint the following individuals as board members for the Markham Village Business Improvement Area for a term to expire November 30, 2018:

                        -           Brian Rowsell

                        -           Avery Rhijnsburger

 

Carried

 

 

(6)        NAMING OF CITY OF MARKHAM PARKS
- SPRING 2016 (6.3)

 

Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

 

1)         That the confidential report entitled “Naming of City of Markham Parks – Spring 2016” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council approve the naming of a parkette at William Forester Road and Webb Street as ‘Carolyn Clements Parkette’; and,

 

3)         That Council approve the naming of a linear park on Main Street Markham South as ‘Vinegar Hill Parkette’; and further,

 

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

 

Carried

 

 

(7)        APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES (16.24)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

1)         That the following persons be appointed the Senior’s Hall of Fame Committee:

            Name                                                               Term

            Ardy Reid                                                        November 30, 2018
Javaid Kahn                                                     November 30, 2019
George George                                                 November 30, 2017; and,

 

2)         That the following persons be appointed the Animal Care Committee:

            Name                                                               Term

            Nicole Hendricks                                              November 30, 2019
Peter Karounos                                                November 30, 2019
Chawla Kaushik                                               November 30, 2019; and,

 

3)         That the following persons be appointed the Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Committee:

            Name                                                               Term

            Janet Jones                                                       November 30, 2019; and,

 

4)         That the following persons be appointed to the Main Street Markham Committee:

            Name                                                               Term

            Tanya-Kay Melbourne                                     November 30, 2019
Jason Bebee                                                     November 30, 2017
Gunter Langhorst                                              November 30, 2017
Harvey Thomson                                              November 30, 2019; and,

 

5)         That the resignation of Dan Gilligan from the Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Committee be received with regret for information purposes and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti; and further,

 

6)         That the resignation of Jacqueline Sang from the Race Relations Committee be received with regret for information purposes and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti.

 

Carried

 

 

 

14.       CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

That By-law 2016-37 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2016-37      A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2016.

                                    By-law

 

Carried

 

 

 

15.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That the Council Meeting be adjourned at 10:41 PM.

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________                        _______________________________

Kimberley Kitteringham                                                      Frank Scarpitti

City Clerk                                                                          Mayor

 

(Signed)