January 25, 2011

COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre

Meeting No. 3

 

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ROLL CALL

Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Gord Landon, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu.

 

 

STAFF

John Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services

Andy Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor

Kimberley Kitteringham, Town Clerk

Andrew Brouwer, Deputy Town Clerk

John Wong, Technology Support Specialist

Dennis Flaherty, Director, Communications & Community Relations

Joel Lustig, Treasurer

 

 

 

The Regular Meeting of Council convened at 7:30 p.m. on January 25, 2011 in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre.  Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

(1)        Councillor Colin Campbell disclosed an interest with respect to In-camera Item No. 3 (Markham Professional Fire Fighters Association Collective Agreement), by nature of being a Fire Fighter, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matters.

 

 

(2)        Deputy Mayor Jack Heath disclosed an interest with respect to In-camera Item No. 3, Resolution No. 1 (Benefits for Professional Firefighters Association [MPFFA] Collective Agreement), by nature of owning shares in Sun Life Financial, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matters.

 

 

(3)        Regional Councillor Joe Li disclosed an interest with respect to In-camera Item No. 3, Resolution No. 1 (Benefits for Professional Firefighters Association [MPFFA] Collective Agreement), by nature of being a shareholder and an employee of Sun Life Financial, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matters.

 

 

 

2.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES
            – DECEMBER 7 AND 14, 2010

            Dec. 7  and Dec. 14

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu.

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the Minutes of the Council Meetings held on December 7 and 14, 2010, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         PRESENTATIONS

 

(1)        MARKHAM SANTA CLAUS PARADE
            AWARD WINNERS RECOGNITION (12.2.6)

 

The 38th Markham Santa Claus Parade was held on November 27, 2010 with the theme “Communities of Christmas”. 

 

Council recognized the award winners of the parade.  Mr. Jim Sandiford, Chair, Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise Inc., provided a brief background of the parade and introduced the representative of the following groups:

 

Categories                  1st Place Winners                                           2nd Place Winners

 

Commercial Float        Budget Towing                                                Markham Veterinary Clinic

 

Non-Commercial Float                                                                        Tallis & Thomas Foundation   Rameses Hillbury Shrine - Men

 

Marching Group          St. Andrew's Co-op Play School                      Girl Guides of Canada

 

Band                            Tone Dogs                                                       Governor General Horse Guard

 

School                         North Toronto Collegiate Institute Band          Milliken Mills High School

 

Theme                         Momstown.ca                                                  Bell Canada

 

 

Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That Council thank the Markham Santa Claus Parade Committee members and the Town of Markham staff for organizing a successful 2010 parade.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         DELEGATIONS

 

(1)        Sameer Thaver addressed Council regarding his request to proclaim May 28 as “Lali Vij Day” in the Town of Markham and to include designation of “Lali Vij Way” to the street known as “Highgate Drive”. (12.2.6)

            (See Communication No. 6-2011)

 

 

(2)        Pat Howell, Markham African Caribbean Association, addressed Council regarding “2011 Celebrate Markham Grants”.  She requested Council increase the funding from $2,000 to $3,000 for 2011. (7.6)

            (Item No. 4, Report No. 5)

 

 

(3)        Mo Shahlavi addressed Council regarding the demolition of the dwelling at 352 Main Street North, Markham.  He requested that Council permit demolition prior to site plan approval for this property. (10.13 & 10.0)

            (Item No. 4, Report No. 6)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That the delegation Mo Shahlavi regarding the demolition of the dwelling at 352 Main Street North, Markham, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        Maclean’s Magazine “Too Asian” Article (12.2.6)

            (Motion 2)

 

Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That the following delegations in support of the anticipated motion being introduced by Regional Councillor Joe Li regarding “Maclean’s Magazine ‘Too Asian’ Article” be received:

- Albert Fong, Digest Central

- Joseph Tsang, Markham resident

- Adam Poon, Markham resident

- Joseph Remisiar

- Alick Sin

- Nirmala Armstrong, Wizmers Ratepayers Association.

 

CARRIED

(See following to consider)

 

            Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

            Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

            That Council hear the delegations regarding “Maclean’s Magazine ‘Too Asian’ Article”.

 

CARRIED

(2/3 Vote was requested & obtained)

 

 

 

5.         PETITIONS

 

There were no petitions considered by Council.

 

 

 

6(a)      REPORT NO. 4 – GENERAL COMMITTEE (January 10, 2011)

 

Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

 

That Report No. 4 – General Committee comprised of 1 item be received and adopted.

 

(1)        TORONTO 2015 PAN/PARAPAN AMERICAN GAMES
MARKHAM VENUES (6.0)

 

That the Town of Markham decline the request from the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games to undertake a formal proposal to be considered as a backup for the 2015 Pan Am Soccer Stadium.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6(b)     REPORT NO. 5 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (January 17, 2011)

 

Council consented to separate Items Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 6.

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu.

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

That Report No. 5 – General Committee comprised of 7 items be received and adopted, except Item Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 6. (See following Item Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 6)

 

 

(1)        AWARD OF TENDER 006-T-10 STEELCASE ROAD
            EAST SANITARY SEWER REPAIR (7.12.1)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Award of Tender 006-T-10 Steelcase Road East Sanitary Sewer Repair” be received; and,

 

2)         That the contract for tender 006-T-10 Steelcase Road East Sanitary Sewer Repair be awarded to the sole bidder, Tectonic Infrastructure Inc., in the amount of $396,813.84 inclusive of HST; and,

 

3)         That a contingency be established in the amount of $29,603.40 inclusive of HST to cover any additional construction costs; and,

 

4)         That the award be funded from the Sewer System Upgrade Program account #053-6150-8334-005 of the Town’s 2008 Capital Budget in the amount of $426,417.24 inclusive of HST; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        2011 BUDGET SCHEDULE (7.0)

            Report

 

1)         That the report dated January 17, 2011 entitled “2011 Budget Schedule” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Budget Sub-Committee meetings scheduled for the dates and times below be approved;

 

Meeting #3 – Monday, January 10th (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Canada Room)

 

Meeting #4 – Monday, January 31st (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Canada Room)

 

Meeting #5 – Tuesday, February 1st (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Canada Room)

 

Meeting #6 – Monday, February 7th (2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Canada Room)

 

3)         That the Draft Public Meeting Presentation be presented at the February 14th General Committee meeting; and,

 

4)         That a public meeting be held on February 23rd to receive public feedback on the 2011 Budget; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

            Council consented to delete the Budget Sub Committee meeting date of January 24, 2011 and replace it with the meeting date of February 1, 2011.

 

 

(3)        PROPOSED 2011 WATER/WASTEWATER
            RATE INCREASE (7.0)

            Report     Appendix A

 

1)         That the report dated January 17, 2011 entitled “Proposed 2011 Water/Wastewater Rate Increase” be received; and,

 

2)         That staff be authorized to hold a public meeting on February 1, 2011 at 6:45p.m. on the proposed 2011 Water/Wastewater rate increase; and,

 

3)         That the 2011 Town of Markham’s (“Town”) Water/Wastewater rate increase be equivalent to the Region of York’s (“Region”) monetary increase of $0.1352 per cubic metre (m3) based on Region’s estimated increase of 10%; and,

 

4)         That in addition to the Region’s increase, the 2011 Water/Wastewater rate increase includes a surcharge of $0.0683/m3; and,

 

5)         That effective April 1, 2011, the 2011 Water/Wastewater rate will be $2.4164/m3, an increase of $0.2035/m3; and further,

 

6)         That Staff be authorized to present the “2011 Proposed Water/Wastewater Rates” presentation (Appendix A) at the February 1, 2011 Public Meeting.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        DISSOLUTION OF THE GRANTS SUB-COMMITTEE
            AND APPROVAL OF FIRST QUARTER 2011
            CELEBRATE MARKHAM GRANTS (7.6)

            Report

 

1)         That the report entitled “Dissolution of the Grants Sub-Committee and approval of first quarter 2011 Celebrate Markham Grants” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Grants Sub-Committee be dissolved and the decision making responsibilities be transferred to Budget Subcommittee; and,

 

3)         That the following Celebrate Markham events: Black History Month ($3,000), Chinese New Year Celebration ($10,000) and the Tony Roman Hockey Tournament ($6,000) be approved at the 2010 funding levels; and,

 

4)         That Staff to bring forward the remaining 2011 Celebrate Markham Grant requests at a future General Committee meeting; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

            Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

            That the Celebrate Markham Events funding for Black History Month be amended to increase the amount from $2,000 to $3,000 for the year 2011.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(5)        BUDGET SUB COMMITTEE-
            ESTABLISHMENT OF TASK FORCE (7.0)

            Report

 

1)         That the report dated January 10th, 2011 entitled “Establishment of Task Forces” be brought forward to General Committee for approval; and,

 

2)         That the following bodies be established to investigate the following areas, with members as noted and Chairs to be appointed by the members:

 

a)         Windrow Plowing Services Task Force
Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Regional Councillor Joe Li
Councillor Colin Campbell
Councillor Alan Ho
Councillor Don Hamilton
Councillor Logan Kanapathi

            Councillor Alex Chiu

 

b)         Implementation of Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Streetlights Continue Working Group
Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Councillor Howard Shore

            Councillor Alex Chiu

 

c)         That the Consolidation of the following be referred to the Information Technology Subcommittee:.

            Consolidation of TXM (Tax Manager) and Amanda
Councillor Alan Ho
Councillor Howard Shore

 

d)         Boulevard Maintenance on Regional and Local Roads Working Group

            Deputy Mayor Heath

            Regional Councillor Jim Jones

            Regional Councillor Gord Landon

            Regional Councillor Joe Li

            Councillor Alex Chiu

 

e)         E3 Taskforce

            To be reinstated with current members:

            - Mayor Frank Scarpitti

            - Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

            - Regional Councillor Jim Jones

            - Regional Councillor Gord Landon

            - Councillor Carolina Moretti

            and additional members appointed:

            - Regional Councillor Joe Li

            - Councillor Howard Shore; and,

 

3)         That the task force and working groups report back to General Committee on opportunities and action items on or before June 13th, 2011; and,

 

4)         That any financial implications be considered in the 2012 budget process; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

(6)        CRICKET PITCH ALLOCATION POLICY (6.0)

            Report     Policy

 

1)         That the report entitled “Cricket Pitch Allocation Policy” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council endorse the Cricket Pitch Policy, giving staff the authority to allocate time on pitches in accordance with the policy; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

(7)        FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES (FCM) (13.12.4)

 

1)         That Council support Councillor Alex Chiu's decision to seek a position as a Director of FCM's National Board; and,

 

2)         That Council approve any expenses associated with Councillor Alex Chiu's attendance at FCM Board meeting should he be elected.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6(c)      REPORT NO. 6 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (January 18, 2011)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That Report No. 6 – Development Services Committee comprised of 5 items be received and adopted.

 

(1)        ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF
            PLANS OF SUBDIVISION
            REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65R-23852
            PARTS 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21 AND 22, 65R-23901
            PART 6, 65R-27985 PARTS 2, 3, 4, 17, 21, 24 AND 29
            65M-3975, 65M-3642,65M-3875, 65R-27692 PART 7
            65M-3998, 65M-3761, 65M-4040, 65M-3960, 65M-3789
            65M-3713, 65M-3780, 65M-3719, 65R-25680 PART 1,
            65R-26254 PART 1, 65R-26537 PARTS 1 TO 10, AND
            65R-26540 PARTS 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11
            (10.7)

            Report  Attachment 

 

1)         That the report entitled “Acceptance for Maintenance of Plans of Subdivision” Registered Plan Numbers 65R-23852 Parts 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21 and 22, 65R-23901 Part 6, 65R-27985 Parts 2, 3, 4, 17, 21, 24 and 29, 65M-3975, 65R-27692 Part 7,65M-3642, 65M-3875, 65M-3998, 65M-3761, 65M-4040, 65M-3960, 65M-3789, 65M-3713, 65M-3780, 65M-3719, 65R-25680 Part 1, 65R-26254 Part 1, 65R-26537 Parts 1 to 10, and 65R-26540 Parts 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11, dated January 18, 2011 be received; and,

 

2)         That the municipal services in Subdivision Registered Plan numbers 65R-23852 Parts 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21 and 22, 65R-23901 Part 6, 65R-27985 Parts 2, 3, 4, 17, 21, 24 and 29, 65M-3975, 65M-3642, 65M-3875, 65R-27692 Part7, 65M-3998, 65M-3761, 65M-4040, 65M-3960, 65M-3789, 65M-3713, 65M-3780, 65M-3719, 65R-25680 Part 1, 65R-26254 Part 1, 65R-26537 Parts 1 to 10, and 65R-26540 Parts 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11, be accepted for Maintenance; and, 

 

3)         That by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these subdivisions and to establish each of the roads within the residential subdivisions as a public highway of the Town of Markham; and,

 

4)         That the Community Services Commission accepts the responsibility for operating and maintaining the infrastructure within the subdivision as part of the Town’s system; and,

 

5)         That the Acceptance for Maintenance Period commence October 1, 2010; and,

 

6)         That acceptance of the subdivision be taken into consideration in future operating budgets; and,

 

7)         That the by-law to amend schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law #106-71, by including compulsory stops to the indicated streets, be approved; and,

 

8)         That the by-law to amend schedule 7 of Traffic By-law 106-71, by including one way street traffic on the indicated streets be approved; and

 

9)         That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law #105-71, by including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour for the streets indicated, be approved; and

10)       That the by-law to amend schedule ‘F’ of the speed by-law # 105.71, by including a maximum speed of 50 kilometers per hour for the streets indicated , be approved; and

 

11)       That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘C’ of the Parking of Vehicles By-law #2005-188, by including prohibited parking on the streets indicated, be approved; and

 

12)       That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms of the Subdivision Agreements, subject to confirmation from the Director of Engineering that the final two year guarantee periods have been completed; and further,

 

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

            (By-laws 2011-14 to 2011-34)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        VARIANCE TO FENCE BY-LAW 277-97
            AT 9 WALSINGHAM COURT
            (2.19)

            Report  Attachment 

 

1)         That the report entitled “Variance to Fence By-Law 277-97 at 9 Walsingham Court” to Development Services Committee, dated January 4, 2011 be received; and,

 

2)         That the request to grant relief from the provisions of the Fence By-Law 277-97 to permit a 1.8m (6ft.) high fence in the front yard and exterior flankage yard be approved subject to the conditions outlined below; and,

 

3)         That the proposed fence be constructed to comply with the following design requirements:

 

(i)         The fence shall be positioned adjacent to the property line in order to be screened by the existing vegetation on the site. (Without impacting this vegetation).

(ii)        The entry gate shall not exceed 1.8m (6ft.) in height.

(iii)       The design shall conform to the design attached to Appendix A of this report; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        INTENTION TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY UNDER
            PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
            JOSHUA MILLER HOUSE
            10 HERITAGE CORNERS LANE
            (16.11.3)

            Report  Attachment 

 

1)         That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the Joshua Miller House – 10 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,

 

2)         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,

 

3)         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,

 

4)         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,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION
            352 MAIN STREET NORTH, MARKHAM
            (10.13 & 10.0)

            Report  Attachment 

 

1)         That Council has no objection to the demolition of the dwelling at 352 Main Street North located within the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District subject to the following conditions:

            a.         The applicant to advertise in the local newspapers the availability of the dwelling for relocation (but not to Markham Heritage Estates) and/or salvage of materials to promote diversion of materials from landfill;

            b.         The applicant obtain Site Plan Approval for a new building which complies with the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan prior to the issuance of a demolition permit; and,

 

2)         That the applicant be notified of Council’s decision as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,

 

3)         That this item be sent to Council on January 25, 2011; and further,

 

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

            (See Delegation No. 3)

CARRIED

 

 

(5)        SERVICING ALLOCATION UPDATE (5.5)

            Presentation  Report  Attachment A  Attachment B  Attachment C

 

1)         That the January 18, 2011 report entitled “Servicing Allocation Update” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council redistribute “existing” allocation as noted in Table 1; and,

 

3)         That Council endorse the following Regional conditions for distribution of the 2013 servicing allocation:

 

A.        In partnership with the Region, agree to determine what constitutes adequate funding and resources to support the reduction of inflow and infiltration (I/I) into wastewater systems with the objective of generating I/I reduction within existing local and Regional systems by:

a.         Actively participating in a Regional I/I Task Force

b.         Continuing to seek out the sources of I/I

c.         Adopting standards and guidelines intended to reduce I/I in new developments and within existing systems, and

d.         Developing funding and cost sharing principles to address future remediation projects;

B.        Continue to support Regional water efficiency plans and policies;

C.        Endorse and promote participation in both the Sustainable Development Through LEED program for high density residential development and Sustainable Homes Incentive Program (SHIP) for ground related residential development; and,

 

4)         That Council distribute 2013 conditional servicing allocation as noted in Table 2 and shown in detail in Attachment “A” to this report; and,

 

5)         That Council endorse the conditions for the distribution of  2013 conditional allocation as identified in Table 4; and,

 

6)         That Council authorize the exchange of “existing” high density allocation for 2013 “conditional” allocation to free up “existing” allocation for use by low density developments as shown in Table 5, subject to the Town receiving notice from the Region of York releasing high density developments with 2013 servicing allocation for building permits and subject to the Town’s Chief Building Official approval; and,

 

7)         That Council endorse the Sustainable Home Incentive Program (SHIP) for ground related residential development to accommodate those developments that wish to voluntarily abide by such program; and,

 

8)         That the written submissions regarding servicing allocation, included in Attachment “C“, be received; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

6(d)     REPORT NO. 7 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (January 24, 2011)

 

Council consented to add Report No. 7.  Council also consented to separate Item Nos. 2 and 3.

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

That Report No. 7 – General Committee comprised of 3 items be received and adopted, except Item Nos. 2 and 3. (See following Item Nos. 2 and 3)

 

 

(1)        APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY
BOARDS/COMMITTEES (16.24)

 

1)         That the appointment of Allan Tam, Markham School Board Trustee, to the Mayor’s Youth Task Force for the term ending November 30, 2014 be confirmed; and,

 

2)         That the appointment of Ada Yeung, Markham School Board Trustee, to the Markham Theatre Board for the term ending November 30, 2014 be confirmed.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION
            FOR INFRASTRUCTURE STIMULUS (6.0)

            Report

 

1)         That the Town of Markham requests the offered extension to federal and provincial funding to October 31, 2011 for the following Infrastructure Stimulus projects; and,

 

Program

Project Number

Project Title

Total Eligible Cost

RInC

R1366

Angus Glen Indoor Tennis Facility

$1,700,000

RInC

R1367

Civic Centre Outdoor Skating Rink

$3,530,000

Stimulus

1436

Accessibility Retrofits

$3,200,000

Stimulus

1221

Thornhill CC & Library Renovation

$6,000,000

 

2)         That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Markham attests that it will continue to contribute its share of the required funding for Markham’s Infrastructure Stimulus projects; and,

 

3)         That actual claims for all Markham’s Infrastructure Stimulus eligible costs incurred by March 31, 2011, be submitted no later than April 30, 2011; and,

 

4)         That Council of the Corporation of the Town of Markham ensure that the Markham’s Infrastructure Stimulus projects be completed; and,

 

5)         That an application be submitted again to the Federal and Provincial Governments requesting additional funding for their portion in the uplift of the Angus Glen Indoor Tennis facility; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        TORONTO 2015 PAN/PARAPAN AMERICAN GAMES -
MARKHAM VENUES (6.0)

            Report     Presentation

 

1)         That the staff report dated January 20, 2011 entitled "Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games - Markham Venues" be received; and,

 

2)         That staff advise Toronto 2015 Committee and Infrastructure Ontario (OI) that the Markham Centre site is the preferred location for the Pan Am pool (Water Polo Venue) and the 36,000 square foot field house/gymnasium facility (Badminton Venue) to meet International Standards for Badminton; and,

 

3)         That the Town of Markham request that the Toronto 2015 Committee provide funding for the 36,000 square foot field house/gymnasium facility for badminton; and,

 

4)         That if the land acquisition is not completed to meet the deadlines set forth by the Toronto 2015 Committee and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) that the Milliken Mills Community Centre & Library be the back up site; and,

 

5)         That the correspondence from Ms. Meg Stokes and Mr. Paul W. Young be received; 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

(See following recorded vote)

 

YEAS:            Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Gord Landon, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu.

 

            Council consented to add the words “Water Polo Venue” and “Badminton Venue” in Resolution No. 2.

 

            Council also consented to add the following as Resolution No. 3 and that the resolution numbers thereafter be re-numbered:

            “3)       That the Town of Markham request that the Toronto 2015 Committee provide funding for the 36,000 square foot field house/gymnasium facility for badminton;”.

 

(See following for re-consideration)

 

            Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

            Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

            That Council re-consider Item No. 3 entitled "Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games - Markham Venues" to allow an opportunity for Councillor Valerie Burke to vote on the matter.

CARRIED

(See following recorded vote taken during

Councillor Valerie Burke’s absence)

 

YEAS:            Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Gord Landon, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu. (12)

 

ABSENT:      Councillor Valerie Burke. (1)

 

 

 

7.         MOTIONS

 

(1)        20 PETER STREET - CLADDING AND WINDOW ISSUES
            SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION
            FILE NO. SC 10 111677 (16.11)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

1)         That consideration of the matter entitled “20 Peter Street - Cladding and Window Issues, Site Plan Approval Application, File No. SC 10 111677” be referred to the February 1, 2011 Development Services Committee meeting.

 

CARRIED

(See following to re-consider the matter)

 

Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That Council waive rules of procedure to allow for re-consideration of the matter regarding 20 Peter Street, previously considered by Council on November 23 & 24, 2010.

 

CARRIED

(2/3 Vote was requested & obtained)

 

 

(2)        MACLEAN’S MAGAZINE “TOO ASIAN” ARTICLE
             – REQUEST FOR APOLOGY (12.2.6)

 

Moved by Councillor Howard Shore

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

            1)         That consideration of the following motion entitled “Maclean’s Magazine ‘Too Asian’ Article – Request for Apology” be referred to the February 7, 2011 General Committee meeting:

 

“Whereas the November 2010 university ranking edition of Maclean’s magazine featured an article titled “Too Asian”?, the article as well as the title itself, could only be described as offensive, divisive and intolerant; and,

 

Whereas, the article racially profiles and stereotypes Asian Canadians as perpetual foreigners in Canada, suggesting that students of Asian heritage may be limiting opportunities for non-Asians at certain Canadian universities; and,

 

Whereas, Markham is the most culturally diverse community in Canada; and,

 

Whereas, Markham and the rest of Canada benefits from cultural diversity and have shared in the rich cultural traditions of people of Asian heritage for many years; and,

 

Whereas, Town of Markham is a member of the Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination; and,

 

Whereas, this council supports Multiculturalism and Diversity and has just launched its leading edge Diversity Action Plan last July to serve as the basis of a ten-year strategy to promote unity and inclusiveness; and,

 

Whereas, numerous community organizations have called upon Maclean's to issue an unqualified apology for the negative stereotyping of people of Asian descent who form the largest ethnic group within the Town’s population; and,

 

Whereas, the city councils of Toronto, Victoria and Vancouver have already passed motions to express their concern for the negative impact of this article and Richmond Hill town council is also preparing to take similar actions;

 

Therefore, be it resolved:

 

That Council request Maclean's to issue a comprehensive and unqualified public apology for the negative stereotyping of the Asian-Canadian community and constructively address the stereotypes and perceptions perpetuating racism in their article; and

 

That Council move to write to Maclean's, advising them of this decision and expressing our concern for the title and the contents of their article that may be perceived as racist in nature; and further,

 

That Council call on Maclean’s to affirm its support for ethical reporting and publishing around race and ethnicity and for promoting diversity, tolerance and respect for all cultures.”

(See Delegation No. 4)

CARRIED

(See following to introduce the motion)

 

            Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

That Council consent to the introduction of a motion entitled “Maclean’s Magazine ‘Too Asian’ Article  – Request for Apology”.

 

CARRIED

(2/3 Vote was requested & obtained)

 

 

 

8.         NOTICES OF MOTIONS

 

There were no notices of motions considered by Council.

 

 

 

9.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Council consented to separate Communication Nos. 6-2011 and 8-2011 (See following Communication Nos. 6-2011 and 8-2011).

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

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

 

Received

6-2011             Sameer Thaver – Forwarding a request to proclaim May 28 as “Lali Vij Day” in the Town of Markham and to include designation of “Lali Vij Way” to the street known as “Highgate Drive”.  Lali Vij was a pioneer in the world of South Asian radio and television broadcasting. (12.2.6)

                        Letter

REFERRED TO THE TOWN CLERK

(See following to refer)

            Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

            Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

                        That the delegation of Sameer Thaver to support his request to proclaim May 28 as “Lali Vij Day” in the Town of Markham and to include designation of “Lali Vij Way” to the street known as “Highgate Drive”, be received; and,

 

                        That Communication No. 6-2011 with respect thereto be referred to the Town Clerk for a report.

                        (Delegation No. 1)

CARRIED

(See following to move the matter forward)

 

            Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

            Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

            That Council consider Communication No. 6-2011 immediately following the delegation of Sameer Thaver to support his request to proclaim May 28 as “Lali Vij Day” in the Town of Markham and to include designation of “Lali Vij Way” to the street known as “Highgate Drive”.

CARRIED

 

 

Referred to all Members of Council

7-2011             Municipal Information Form for Liquor Licence Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Madison Burgers and Wings, 144 Main Street Markham, Unit 17 (Ward 4) (Change of ownership for existing restaurant previously liquor licence) (3.21)

                        Info

CARRIED

 

 

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services & Town Solicitor

8-2011             Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding their Orders dated October 29 and December 22, 2010 to permit a temporary golf centre and accessory buildings and structures at 8111 Leslie Street (Within Rage Golf Centres Inc.) (13.13)

                        Letters

CARRIED

(See following motion to defer which was lost)

 

Moved by Councillor Howard Shore

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That Communication No. 8-2011 be deferred to the next Council meeting

LOST

 

 

 

10.       PROCLAMATIONS

 

(1)        PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)

Info

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That the following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:

            - Philippine Week (June 12 to 19, 2011); and,

 

2)         That a flag-raising ceremony for Philippine Week be held at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre to jointly raise the Canadian and Philippine flags on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.; and,

 

3)         That the Philippine flag be raised at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre flagpole for the duration of Philippine Week; and further,

 

4)         That the Communications and Community Relations Department be requested to publish the above proclamation in the local newspapers.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

11.       NEW/OTHER BUSINESSES

 

Council consented to add New/Other Businesses Nos. 1 to 3.

 

 

(1)        APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO
            BOARD OF MANAGEMENT OF THE
            UNIONVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA (16.24)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

1)         That Council appoint Dave Conway, Rob Kadlowski, Tony Lamanna and Eddie Mariani as Directors of the Board of Management for the Unionville Business Improvement Area for a term to expire November 30, 2014; and,

 

2)         That Councillor Don Hamilton and Regional Councillor Jim Jones be appointed as directors of the Board of Management for the Unionville Business Improvement Area for a term to expire November 30, 2014.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following to introduce Resolution No. 2)

 

            Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

            Seconded by Councillor Howard Shore

 

            That Council consent to the introduction of a motion regarding the appointment of Markham Council members as directors of the Board of Management for the Unionville Business Improvement Area.

 

CARRIED

(2/3 Vote was requested & obtained)

 

 

(2)        MILLIKEN MILLS COMMUNITY CENTRE
            AND LIBRARY EXPANSION AND RENOVATION (6.0)

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That the 36,000 square foot field house/gymnasium facility for badminton replace the triple gym identified in the Integrated Leisure Master Plan for the Milliken Mills Community Centre and Library; and,

 

2)         That staff report back on the expansion and renovation of Milliken Mills Community Centre and Library in relation to the Library, Change Rooms for the Pool area, fitness, Youth and Senior Space.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        MARKHAM INTERNATIONAL TRAINING & EVENT CENTRE (MITA) (6.0)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Howard Shore

 

1)         That Council authorize an upset limit of $51,000.00 to undertake the following items to complete the Markham International Training & Event Centre concept (MITA):

 

            a.         Complete the concept design, site plan design, retail and estimated construction costs.

 

            b.         Refine the sports architecture and programming of the multi-purpose, multi-cultural and multi-purpose sports training facility.

 

            c.         Develop the business plan and revenue generation, input on governance structure and suggested management philosophy.

 

            d.         Investigate the economic impact, the naming rights revenue architecture and partnership engineering.

 

            e.         Investigate potential tenants for retail, facilities, office and hotel.

 

            f.          Begin reach for potential investors to formulate a public private partnership.

 

MOTION LOST

 

 

 

12.       BY-LAWS

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That By-laws 2011-14 to 2011-48 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2011-14      A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3642 as public highway, Part of Lot 18, Concession 8 and Part of Block 14, Plan 65M-3103 (Greensborough Town Centre Limited) - Bur Oak Avenue, Chancery Road, Orchard View Road, Delray Drive and Greensborough Village Circle.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

               CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-15      A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3713 as public highway, Part of Lot 17, Concession 8 (Swan Lake Holdings Inc.) - Park Place Drive, Miramar Drive, Northside Road and Williamson Road.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

               CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-16      A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3719 as public highway, Part of Lots 18 and 19, Concession 6 (719429 Ontario Inc.) - Castlemore Avenue, Hillwood Street, Warren Bradley Street, Briarcrest Drive, Charles Sturdy Road, Devonwood Drive and Cobblehill Court

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-17      A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3761 as public highway, Part of Lot 17, Concession 7 (Wynberry Developments Inc.) - Edward Jeffreys Avenue.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-18      A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3780 as public highway, Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 4 (Sixteenth Warden Limited) - Bernadotte Drive, Willow Creek Drive and Heritage Woods Manor.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-19      A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3789 as public highway, Part of North 80 Acres of E ½ Lot 20, Concession 7 (1039954 Ontario Limited) - Ralph Chalmers Avenue, Hartmoor Street and Macadam Road.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-20      A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3875 as public highway, Part of Lots 6 and 7 and Part of W1/4 of Lot 8, Concession 9 (M. Midget Inc.) - Stonechurch Crescent, Blue Meadow Court, Oakborough Drive and Albert Roffey Crescent.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-21      A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3975 as public highway, Part of Lot 5, Concession 9 (Home Sport Properties Inc.) - Coakwell Drive, Kentwood Crescent and Newfields Drive.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-22      A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-4040 as public highway, Block 285, Plan 65M-3133 (Ballygarven Homes (Newmarket) Ltd.) - Penny Royal Street and White Bluff Lane.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-23      A by-law to establish streets as public highway Being Block 8 and Part of Block 9, Plan 65M-2755 and Part of West Half of Lot 9, Concession 4, designated as Parts 1 to 10, Plan 65R-26537  (Roseport Investments Limited and Landport Investments Limited) – Yorktech Drive.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-24      A by-law to establish streets as public highway being Part of West Half of Lot 8 and Part of Lot 9, Concession 5, designated as Parts 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21 and 22, Plan 65R-23852 (Neamsby Investments Inc.) – Enterprise Boulevard.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-25      A by-law to establish streets as public highway Part of Lot 20, Concession 6 designated as Part 1, Plan 65R-25680 (719429 Ontario Inc.) – Castlemore Avenue.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-26      A by-law to establish streets as public highway Part of West Half of Lot 9, Concession 4 designated as Part 1, Plan 65R-26254 (Roseport Investments Limited and Landport Investments Limited) – Rodick Road.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-27      A by-law to establish streets as public highway Being Part of Rodick Road, Part of Lot 4, Part of Block 9 and Part of Block 13, Plan 65M-2755 and Part of West Half of Lot 9, Concession 4 designated as Parts 1, 2 and 5 to 11, Plan 65R-26540 (Roseport Investments Limited and Landport Investments Limited) – Rodick Road.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-28      A by-law to establish streets as public highway Part of Lot 7, Concession 9 designated as Part 7, Plan 65R-27692 (M. Midget Inc.) – Rouge Park Drive.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-29      A by-law to establish streets as public highway being Part of West Half of Lot 8, Part of East Half of Lot 8 and Part of East Half of Lot 9 Concession 5, designated as Parts 2, 3, 4, 17, 21, 24 and 29, Plan 65R-27985 (Ruland Properties Inc.) – Enterprise Boulevard.

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-30      A by-law to amend Speed By-law 105-71 (Acceptance of Municipal Services in Subdivision Registered Plan numbers 65R-23852 Parts 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21 and 22, 65R-23901 Part 6, 65R-27985 Parts 2, 3, 4, 17, 21, 24 and 29, 65M-3975, 65M-3642, 65M-3875, 65R-27692 Part7, 65M-3998, 65M-3761, 65M-4040, 65M-3960, 65M-3789, 65M-3713, 65M-3780, 65M-3719, 65R-25680 Part 1, 65R-26254 Part 1, 65R-26537 Parts 1 to 10, and 65R-26540 Parts 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 – To define a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour).

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-31      A by-law to amend Parking By-law 2005-188 (Acceptance of Municipal Services in Subdivision Registered Plan numbers 65R-23852 Parts 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21 and 22, 65R-23901 Part 6, 65R-27985 Parts 2, 3, 4, 17, 21, 24 and 29, 65M-3975, 65M-3642, 65M-3875, 65R-27692 Part7, 65M-3998, 65M-3761, 65M-4040, 65M-3960, 65M-3789, 65M-3713, 65M-3780, 65M-3719, 65R-25680 Part 1, 65R-26254 Part 1, 65R-26537 Parts 1 to 10, and 65R-26540 Parts 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 – To implement “No Parking” restriction).

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-32      A by-law to amend Speed By-law 105-71 (Acceptance of Municipal Services in Subdivision Registered Plan numbers 65R-23852 Parts 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21 and 22, 65R-23901 Part 6, 65R-27985 Parts 2, 3, 4, 17, 21, 24 and 29, 65M-3975, 65M-3642, 65M-3875, 65R-27692 Part7, 65M-3998, 65M-3761, 65M-4040, 65M-3960, 65M-3789, 65M-3713, 65M-3780, 65M-3719, 65R-25680 Part 1, 65R-26254 Part 1, 65R-26537 Parts 1 to 10, and 65R-26540 Parts 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 – To implement a maximum speed of 50 kilometeres per hour).

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-33      A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71 (Acceptance of Municipal Services in Subdivision Registered Plan numbers 65R-23852 Parts 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21 and 22, 65R-23901 Part 6, 65R-27985 Parts 2, 3, 4, 17, 21, 24 and 29, 65M-3975, 65M-3642, 65M-3875, 65R-27692 Part7, 65M-3998, 65M-3761, 65M-4040, 65M-3960, 65M-3789, 65M-3713, 65M-3780, 65M-3719, 65R-25680 Part 1, 65R-26254 Part 1, 65R-26537 Parts 1 to 10, and 65R-26540 Parts 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 – To implement “Compulsory Stops”).

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-34      A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71 (Acceptance of Municipal Services in Subdivision Registered Plan numbers 65R-23852 Parts 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21 and 22, 65R-23901 Part 6, 65R-27985 Parts 2, 3, 4, 17, 21, 24 and 29, 65M-3975, 65M-3642, 65M-3875, 65R-27692 Part7, 65M-3998, 65M-3761, 65M-4040, 65M-3960, 65M-3789, 65M-3713, 65M-3780, 65M-3719, 65R-25680 Part 1, 65R-26254 Part 1, 65R-26537 Parts 1 to 10, and 65R-26540 Parts 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 – To implement “One-Way Street Traffic”).

                                    (Item No. 1, Report No. 6)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-35      A by-law to designate a certain property as being Historic and/or Architectural Value or Interest (The Daniel H. B. Raymer House, 9483 McCowan Road) (Repeals By-law 2002-167 to revise legal description).

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-36      A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (65M-3788, Block 153 – 16th Avenue, Block 154 – Tidewater Street and Block 158 – Roy Rainey Avenue).

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-37      A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (65M-3759, Block 387 – Cardrew Street and Block 388 – Lane A).

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-38      A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (65M-4096, Block 18 – Cornell Rouge Boulevard).

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-39      A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Blocks 32, 34, 36 and 38, Plan 65M-4226 - Bur Oak Avenue, Blocks 165 and 172, Plan 65M-3633 - Mingay Avenue, Blocks 33, 35, 37 and 39, Plan 65M-3634 - Bur Oak Avenue, Blocks 25 and 26, Plan 65M-4002 - Kentland Street, Block 127, Plan 65M-3794 - Hammersly Boulevard and Block 210, Plan 65M-3519 - Everett Street.).

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-40      A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Block 174, Plan 65M-4025 - Williamson Road, Block 175, Plan 65M-4025 - Stoney Creek Drive, Block 72, Plan 65M-3742 - Castlemore Avenue, Block 4, Plan 65M-3698 - Castlemore Avenue and Block 335, Plan 65M-3697 - Castlemore Avenue).

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-41      A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Block 27, Plan 65M-3967, - Lawrie Avenue, Block 125, Plan 65M-4193 – James Parrott Avenue and Part of Block 4, Plan 65M-3491 - Bur Oak Avenue).

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-42      A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Arista Homes (Boxgrove) Inc., south of Copper Creek Drive and west of the Box Grove By-pass, Lots 88 to 19, 100 to 106 and Lots 115 to 119, Plan 65M-4161).

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-43      A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Majorwood Developments Inc., north of Major Mackenzie Drive and west of Woodbine Avenue, Lots 1 to 47 and Blocks 48 to 51, Plan 65M-4197).

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-44      A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Monarch Corporation, north of Elgin Mills Road and west of Woodbine Avenue, Block 109, Plan 65M-4235).

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-45      A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 190 (Times Group Corp., Block 50, Plan 65M-3226, Leitchcroft Community – To permit the development of residential units).

                                    (Item No. 6, Report No. 50, 2010)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-46      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Times Group Corp., Block 50, Plan 65M-3226, Leitchcroft Community, south of South Park Road and east of Times Avenue – To permit the development of residential units).

                                    (Item No. 6, Report No. 50, 2010)

CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-47      A by-law to amend 304-87, as amended (Lasseter Development Inc., southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and McCowan Road – To delete the subject lands from By-law 304-87, as amended, so that they may be incorporated into By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit residential developments).

                                    (Item No. 3, Report No. 49, 2009)

               CARRIED

 

 

BY-LAW 2011-48      A by-law to amend 177-96, as amended (Lasseter Development Inc., southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and McCowan Road – To permit residential developments).

                                    (Item No. 3, Report No. 49, 2009)

CARRIED

 

 

 

13.       IN-CAMERA ITEMS

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

That, in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following matters (10:25 p.m.):

 

-           MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING - DECEMBER 14, 2010

 

-           A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (8.1)

 

-           ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE

 

-           LABOUR RELATIONS

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That Council rise from in-camera session and report. (11:02 p.m.)

CARRIED

 

 

(1)        MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
             - DECEMBER 14, 2010 (16.0)

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

 

            1)         That the minutes of the in-camera Council meeting held on December 14, 2010, be confirmed.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

REPORT OF GENERAL COMMITTEE – January 24, 2010

 

(2)        IN CAMERA PROPERTY MATTER (8.1)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Councillor Howard Shore

 

1)         That the confidential report dated January 18, 2011 from the Town Solicitor and Director of Engineering be received for information; and,

 

2)         That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.

 

CARRIED

 

 

COUNCIL – January 25, 2011

 

(3)        MARKHAM PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION (MPFFA)
            COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT (11.6)

 

1)         That the Corporation of the Town of Markham (Corporation) ratify the portion of the Collective Agreement relating to benefits and as agreed to on January 5, 2011 by the negotiation committees appointed by the Corporation and the Markham Professional Firefighters Association (MPFFA) and subsequently ratified by the MPFFA membership on January 13, 2011; and

 

2)         That the Corporation of the Town of Markham (Corporation) ratify the portion of the Collective Agreement relating to wages and all other terms and as agreed to on January 5, 2011 by the negotiation committees appointed by the Corporation and the Markham Professional Firefighters Association (MPFFA) and subsequently ratified by the MPFFA membership on January 13, 2011; and further.

 

3)         That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

 

CARRIED

(Councillor Colin Campbell abstained)

(Deputy Mayor Jack Heath abstained – Resolution No. 1)

(Regional Councillor Joe Li abstained – Resolution No. 1)

(See following motions to adopt)

 

 

            Council consented to divide the matter for voting purposes.

 

            Resolution No. 1

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

            That Resolution No. 1 regarding benefits for the Professional Firefighters Association (MPFFA) Collective Agreement be adopted.

CARRIED

(Councillor Colin Campbell abstained)

(Deputy Mayor Jack Heath abstained)

(Regional Councillor Joe Li abstained)

 

 

            Resolution Nos. 2 & 3

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

That Resolution Nos. 2 and 3 regarding wages and all other terms for the Professional Firefighters Association (MPFFA) Collective Agreement be adopted.

CARRIED

(Councillor Colin Campbell abstained)

 

 

 

14.       CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

That By-law 2011-49 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2011-49      A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of January 25, 2011.
(Council Meeting No. 4, 2011)

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

15.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

CARRIED

 

Council adjourned at 11:05 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

______________________________                                    ___________________________

KIMBERLEY KITTERINGHAM                                        FRANK SCARPITTI

TOWN CLERK                                                                      MAYOR

 

(Signed)