Meeting No. 8

1) That the report entitled “Extension of Contract 077-T-05 Adult School Crossing Guard Program” be received; and,

2) That the tender process be waived in accordance with Purchasing Bylaw 2004-341, Part 11, Section 7(1) c which states “when the extension of an existing contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial; and,

3) That Contract 077-T-05 for Adult School Crossing Guard Program be extended for an additional five (5) years with” Staffing Services Inc.”; and,

4) That the following estimated costs be awarded to Staffing Services Inc (based on $12.83 per shift, 253.5 shifts per day, 187 school days, and an annual 3% increase);

- Sep- Dec 2009 - $234,173.16

- Jan - Dec 2010 - $615,224.93

- Jan - Dec 2011 - $633,681.68

- Jan - Dec 2012 - $652,692.13

- Jan - Dec 2013 - $672,272.89

- Jan - Jun 2014 - $420,970.21

5) That the estimated award for Sep – Dec 2009 in the amount of $234,173.16 exclusive of GST be funded from the 2009 Operating Budget # 640 998 5642 “School Crossing Guards”; and,

6) That the awards for 2010/11/12/13 & 2014 be subject to approval of the annual operating budgets; and,

7) That the actual annual monetary amount will be based on a per hour basis (two 30-minute shifts); and,

8) That Staff be authorized to amend the award amounts in years 2010 – 2014 to reflect changes to the crossing guard operating budget account approved by Council during the annual budgeting process; and further,

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

CARRIED

(5) AWARD OF CONTRACT 086-R-08
MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
MATERIAL & PROCESSING SERVICES (3.19, 7.12.3)

DSC Presentation Council Presentation

1) That the report entitled “Award of Contract 086-R-08 Markham Public Library Material & Processing Services” be received; and,

2) That contract 086-R-08 be awarded to the highest ranked and lowest priced bidder Library Services Centre (LSC) for a period of three (3) years for the following:

- Part A - Material & Processing Services for English & French books & kits

- Part B - Talking books

- Part C - English and French DVDs & Music CDs

- Part E - Multilingual Print, English CD ROMs and Video Games

3) That contract 086-R-08 be awarded to the highest ranked and lowest priced bidder CVS Midwest for a period of three (3) years for the following:

- Part D - Multilingual DVDs & Music CDs

4) That the award for June – December 2009 in the estimated amount of $946,458.00 exclusive of GST be funded from the 2009 Library Operating Budget accounts as detailed in the Financial Considerations; and,

5) That the award for years 2010 – 2012 be funded from the respective years operating budget accounts in the following estimated amounts, subject to Council approval of the annual operating budgets;

- 2010 - $1,319,733.00

- 2011 - $1,319,733.00

- 2012 - January to May $363,710.00

6) And That the Director of Administration and Operational Support at the Markham Public Library have the authority to allocate expenditures between the library material accounts (listed in financial considerations section) as long as it is within the budget limit to all accounts to adapt to publishing trends, change in material formats and community needs; and,

7) And That Staff be authorized to amend the purchase order amounts in years 2010 – 2012 to reflect changes to the Markham Public Library operating budget accounts approved by Council during the annual budgeting process; and,

8) That the Chief Executive Officer of the Markham Public Library and the Manager of Purchasing be authorized to extend the contract for two (2) additional years based upon the mutual agreement of both parties and subject to Council approval of the operating budgets; and further,

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

CARRIED

(6) MINUTES OF THE APRIL 14, AND APRIL 27, 2009
GRANT SUB-COMMITTEE (16.0)

April 14 April 27

1) That the minutes of the April 14, and April 27, 2009 Grants Sub-Committee be received; and,

2) That Council endorse the following motions passed at the April 14, and April 27, 2009 Grant Sub-Committee meetings:

a. Celebrate Markham for the Senior Light Tour

That the Celebrate Markham budget for the Senior Light Tour be increased by $2,000 to $5,000; and,

That the Celebrate Markham budget cover the refreshment costs of the Senior Light Tour at $150 per community for a total of $750; and,

b. South Asian Heritage Celebration for 2009

That a grant in the amount of $3,000 for the South Asian Heritage Celebration for 2009 be approved; and,

That such funding be drawn from the unallocated Budget which is currently in the amount of $15,750; and,

c. Fiesta Canada for 2009

That a grant in the amount of $1,000 for the Fiesta Canada for 2009 be approved.

CARRIED

6(c) REPORT NO. 31 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (April 28, 2009)

Council consented to separate Item No. 1 regarding the proposed policy for Second Suites and to consider this item immediately following the delegations regarding this matter.

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

That Report No. 31 - Development Services Committee comprised of 1 item be received and adopted.

(1) MARKHAM'S PROPOSED POLICY
FOR SECOND SUITES (10.0)

1) That the presentation provided by Mr. Murray Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator at the April 28, 2009 Development Services Committee meeting regarding Markham's Proposed Policy for Second Suites, be received; and,

2) That staff continue with the current enforcement strategy with respect to illegal second suites; and that staff take additional steps to educate Markham residents on the Town’s current regulations regarding second suites; and further,

3) That no further action be taken by staff with respect to Second Suites.

CARRIED

(See following motion to consider the proposed recommendation)

(Council consented to division of the motion for voting purposes)

(See following recorded vote for Motion Nos. 1 and 3 which was carried) (8:4)

(See following unanimous recorded vote for Motion No. 2 which was carried) (12:0)

Motion to consider the proposed recommendation:

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

That Council consider Item No. 1, Report No. 31 regarding the proposed policy on Second Suites immediately following delegations for this matter.

CARRIED

(Council consented to add the following as Motion No. 2)

"That staff continue with the current enforcement strategy with respect to illegal second suites; and that staff take additional steps to educate Markham residents on the Town’s current regulations regarding second suites;"

Recorded vote for Motion Nos. 1 and 3 (8:4):

YEAS: Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (8)

NAYS: Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor L. Kanapathi. (4)

ABSENT: Regional Councillor T. Wong.

Recorded vote for Motion No. 3 (unanimous vote):

YEAS: Mayor F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor L. Kanapathi, Councillor A. Chiu. (12)

ABSENT: Regional Councillor T. Wong.

6(d) REPORT NO. 32 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (May 5, 2009)

Moved by Councillor J. Webster

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That Report No. 32 - Development Services Committee comprised of 2 items be received and adopted.

(1)        JADE–KENNEDY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
            (SOUTH UNIONVILLE SQUARE)
            EAST SIDE OF KENNEDY ROAD BETWEEN
            CASTAN AVENUE AND FUTURE SOUTH UNIONVILLE AVENUE
            APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
            (ZA 07 126612 AND SC 08 128123) (10.5 & 10.7)

Report Attachment Appendix B

1) That the staff report entitled “Jade-Kennedy Development Corporation (South Unionville Square), East side of Kennedy Road between Castan Avenue and future South Unionville Avenue, Applications for zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval for a mixed use development,” be received; and,

2) That the zoning amendment application (ZA 07 126612) be approved and the draft implementing zoning by-law amendments attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted; and,

3) That the application for site plan approval for the first phase (the commercial and townhouse component) of the development be endorsed, in principle; and,

4) That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning or her designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement (Site Plan Approval is issued only when the Director has signed the site plan “approved”), when the following conditions have been met:

- Ownership of the subject lands has been consolidated.

- The Owner has entered into a site plan agreement with the Town and the Region of York containing all standard and special provisions and requirements of the Town and public agencies and the conditions outlined in Schedule ‘A’ to the May 5, 2009 staff report.

- The Owner has conveyed to the Town and the Region of York all of the lands required for South Unionville Avenue extending from Kennedy Road to the new north-south local road adjoining the east boundary of the subject lands, and for the north-south local road, extending from Ian Baron Avenue to Helen Avenue.

- The Owner has conveyed the neighbourhood park and stormwater management lands on the east side of the north-south local road to the Town for park and stormwater management purposes.

- The Owner has entered into a development agreement (which may form a component of the site plan agreement) for the construction of South Unionville Avenue and the north-south local road and all related infrastructure including the stormwater management pond.

- The trustee for the South Unionville Landowners Group has advised the Town in writing that the Owner is in good standing with the Group.

- The zoning by-law amendment has come into force and effect; and,

5) That 78.96 persons (28 townhouse units) of servicing allocation be granted by Council to Jade-Kennedy Development Corporation; and,

6) That Council authorize the Mayor and Town Clerk to enter into a development agreement with the Owner (which may form a component of the site plan agreement) for the construction of South Unionville Avenue and the north-south local road and all related infrastructure including the stormwater management pond; and,

7) That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the transfer documents for the rights-of-way of South Unionville Avenue and the north-south local road and for the neighbourhood park and stormwater management blocks; and,

8) That the name “Unity Gardens Drive” be approved for the north-south local road from Castan Avenue to Helen Avenue; and,

9) That Council authorize the enactment of a truck prohibition by-law for Castan Avenue between the north-south local road (Unity Gardens Drive) and Piera Gardens; and,

10) That Council authorize the enactment of a by-law prohibiting through movements from the proposed driveway across Unity Gardens Drive into Ian Baron Avenue; and further,

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

CARRIED

(2) PROVINCIAL FACILITATOR FOR
LANGSTAFF/RICHMOND HILL MOBILITY HUB (10.0)

Whereas the Province of Ontario has designated the Richmond Hill Centre/Langstaff Gateway as an Urban Growth Centre in the Provincial Growth Plan, and as a Mobility Hub in the Metrolinx Transportation Plan; and,

Whereas the Urban Growth Centre/Mobility Hub is at the convergence of a number of existing and planned modes of transit, including GO Rail, Yonge Subway, Highway 407 Transit way, VIVA Rapid Transit and York Region Transit; and,

Whereas the Region of York, Town of Richmond Hill, Town of Markham and City of Vaughan are all involved in land use planning studies and Official Plan Reviews aimed at achieving high density, high intensity transit oriented development along the Yonge Street Corridor and at the Urban Growth Centre node; and,

Whereas the transit service providers are engaged in planning and design studies and environmental assessments pertaining to transit infrastructure improvements; and,

Whereas there is a need and opportunity to ensure that the various planning and transportation studies are coordinated across all agencies and jurisdictions to ensure the best possible design and integration of the public transit network and transit oriented development in the Yonge Street Corridor and Urban Growth Centre/Mobility Hub;

Now therefore be it resolved:

That the Town of Markham request the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, to apply Provincial resources to assist in planning and coordination efforts, and in particular the Office of the Provincial Facilitator, Metrolinx staff, Ontario Growth Secretariat and Ontario Realty Corporation.

CARRIED

6(e) REPORT NO. 33 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
(May 5, 2009)

Moved by Councillor J. Webster

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That Report No. 33 - Development Services Public Meeting comprised of 1 item be received and adopted.

(1)        DILAWRI GROUP OF COMPANIES
            APPLICATION TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW
            TO PERMIT ADDITIONAL PARKING FOR THE
            EXISTING MARKHAM HONDA AND
            MARKVILLE FORD CAR DEALERSHIPS
            7 & 13 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE SOUTH,
            8005 KENNEDY ROAD, AND PART OF LOT 1, PLAN 2196
            (ZA 08 129192) (10.5)

Report Attachments

1) That the record of the Public Meeting held on May 5, 2009, with respect to “Dilawri Group of Companies. Application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit additional parking for the existing Markham Honda and Markville Ford car dealerships. 7 & 13 Main Street Unionville South, 8005 Kennedy Road, and Part of Lot 1, Plan 2196 (ZA 08 129192)” be received; and,

2) That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application (File No. ZA 08 129192) to amend Zoning By-laws 122-72 and 304-87, as amended, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment be enacted without further notice.

CARRIED

6(f) REPORT NO. 34 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (May 11, 2009)

Council consented to add Report No. 34 and to separate Item Nos. 3 and 4.

Moved by Councillor C. Moretti

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That Report No. 34 - General Committee comprised of 4 items be received and adopted, except Item Nos. 3 and 4. (See following Item Nos. 3 and 4)

(1) DEVELOPMENT CHARGE UPDATE (SOFT SERVICES)
MIXED USE CALCULATIONS (7.11)

Presentation

1) That the presentation by Ms. B. Cribbett, Town Treasurer, entitled “Development Charge Update (Soft Services) Mixed Use Calculations” be received; and,

2) That the final background study be prepared to include a three category non-residential charge (Industrial/Office/Institutional, Mixed Use, Non-Mixed Use Retail).

CARRIED

(2) AWARD OF TENDER 014-T-09
CONCRETE MAINTENANCE

1) That the report entitled “Award of Tender 014-T-09 Concrete Maintenance” be received; and,

2) That the contract for Tender 014-T-09 Concrete Maintenance be awarded to the lowest price bidder, VGN Construction Limited, in the estimated amount of $769,600.00, exclusive of GST; and,

3) That if the low bidder, VGN Construction Limited, does not accept the purchase order for Contract 014-T-09, Staff be authorized to pull the Bid Bond in the amount of $76,960.00 (10%) as per the terms and conditions set out in the Town’s tender document; and,

4) That Staff be authorized to award Contract 014-T-09 to the 2^nd lowest priced bidder, Peltar Paving Co Ltd. , if the low bidder does not accept the purchase order as outlined in Recommendation # 3; and,

5) That the Director of Operations and Manager of Purchasing be authorized to exercise the option to renew Contract 014-T-09 for an additional 2 years (2010-2011) at the 2009 itemized prices, subject to performance and budget approval; and,

6) That the awards be funded from the Operations and Waterworks Department 2009 Operating and Capital budget accounts as detailed in the financial template and next years budgets upon approval; and,

7) That Staff be authorized to amend the award amounts in years 2009-2011 to reflect changes to the Operations and Waterworks Department Operating and Capital budget accounts (listed in the financial template) approved by Council during the annual budgeting process; and further,

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

CARRIED

(3) 2009 TAX RATE AND LEVY BY-LAW (7.3)

1) That a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling $484,182,876 required by the Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, Boards of Education, in a form substantially similar to the attached Appendix and satisfactory to the Town Solicitor and to provide for the mailing of notices requesting payment of taxes for the year 2009, as set out as follows, be approved:

Town of Markham: $104,811,019

Region of York: $203,992,972

School Boards: $175,378,885

Total $484,182,876; and,

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

(By-law 2009-51)

CARRIED

(4) WASHROOMS IN TOURIST AREAS (5.6)

1) That the report titled “Washrooms in Tourist Areas” dated April 8, 2009 be received; and,

2) That Council adopt a strategy set out below to build permanent public washrooms in both the Unionville and Markham Village downtowns; and,

3) That council authorizes staff to retain the services of an architect and to proceed with the detailed design and construction tender of a permanent public washroom facility for Markham Village with an upset spending limit of $20,000.00 to be allocated from the 2010 budget; and,

4) That staff submit a site plan application and present the final design concept to Development Services Committee prior to the issuance of the construction tenders and that the final design of the structures and signage be reviewed by Heritage Markham Committee; and,

5) That appropriate on-street directional signage be installed on Main Street Unionville to indicate the location of the existing public washrooms in the Crosby Arena; and,

6) That temporary washroom facilities be re-installed in Markham Village in 2009 at the same location as in 2008; and,

7) That the cost of signage and the temporary washrooms be charged to Account Number 056-4399-8477-005 – New Public Washroom Feasibility Plan as established under the 2009 Capital Budget; and,

8) That Council direct staff to submit a 2010 budget request for the construction of a permanent washroom facility in Markham Village; and,

9) Council direct staff to include the cost of maintenance in the 2010 Operating Budget for the maintenance of permanent washroom facilities in Unionville and Markham Village; and,

10) That staff be authorized to proceed with the installation of a temporary public washroom on Main Street, Unionville if a feasible location can be found in consultation with area residents and the Ward Councillor; and,

11) That staff be directed to investigate the feasibility of incorporating washroom facilities and a welcome centre within the current Unionville Recycling Depot and the possible relocation of the recycling facility operation within Unionville and report back to General Committee; and further,

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

CARRIED

(Council consented to defer the following motion)

"That Council authorizes Staff to retain the services of an architect and to proceed with the detailed design and construction tender of a public washroom facility in the parking lot of the Unionville Train Station in 2009."

6(g) REPORT NO. 35 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (May 12, 2009)

Council consented to add Report No. 35.

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That Report No. 35 - Development Services Committee comprised of 1 item be received and adopted.

(1) CARLTON ROAD/VILLAGE PARKWAY
TRAFFIC CALMING UPDATE (5.12)

Presentation

1) That the correspondence from the Unionville Ratepayers' Association (URA), Unionville Villagers' Association (UVA) and Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) with their position and recommendations regarding the Carlton Road/Village Parkway Traffic Calming be received; and,

2) That staff be directed to provide the estimated cost of the recommendations outlined in the correspondence from the Unionville Ratepayers' Association (URA), Unionville Villagers' Association (UVA) and Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) and meet with the traffic calming working group to finalize the phase 3 option at the earliest opportunity; and,

3) That the presentation provided by Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering regarding Carlton Road/Village Parkway Traffic Calming Update, be received; and,

4) That Phases 1 and 2 adjustments and funding to traffic on Carlton Road and Village Parkway be endorsed; and,

5) That a funding allowance of $60,000.00 for phases 1 and 2 improvements to be funded from account #083-5350-7660-005 be approved; and further,

6) That staff report back to Development Services Committee with phase 3 adjustment options and Safe Street Strategy update in September 2009.

CARRIED

7. MOTIONS

There were no motions.

8. NOTICES OF MOTIONS

There were no notices of motions.

9. COMMUNICATIONS

Council consented to add Communication No. 24-2009 and the following additions to Communication No. 23-2009:

4. Letter received on May 12, 2009 from Eileen Liasi

5. Email dated May 12, 2009 from Tom Cordina

6. Email dated May 12, 2009 from Nancy Chan-Palmateer

7. Emailed received on May 12, 2009 from Elisabeth Tan.

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

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

Referred to all Members of Council

20-2009 Liquor Licence Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Hunan Garden Restaurant, 3636 Steeles Avenue East, Units 117-120 (New licence and change of ownership for existing premises) (Indoor). (3.21)

21-2009 Liquor Licence Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Dirty Martini Bar and Resto-Lounge 2 (Premises previously licenced - Change of ownership and expansion of exiting areas) (Indoor and Outdoor). (3.21)

22-2009 Unionville Village Festival Committee - Requesting an approval from the Town of Markham regarding the application of a Special Occasion Liquor Permit to be utilized in conjunction with the Unionville Village Community Festival as follows:

- Friday June 5, 2009 (Unionville Curling Club parking lot, 257 Carlton Rd)

- Saturday June 6, 2009 (Unionville Curling Club parking lot, 257 Carlton Rd)

- Saturday June 6, 2009 (Crosby Baseball Field located behind Crosby Arena).

(3.21)

23-2009 Communications - Forwarding comments with respect to the proposed policy for Second Suite, including:

1. Email dated May 5, 2009 from Normand Breton

2. Email dated May 5, 2009 from Richard Van Seters

3. Email dated May 5, 2009 from Gord Mah

4. Letter received on May 12, 2009 from Eileen Liasi

5. Email dated May 12, 2009 from Tom Cordina

6. Email dated May 12, 2009 from Nancy Chan-Palmateer

7. Emailed received on May 12, 2009 from Elisabeth Tan

(Item No. 1, Report No. 31)

Communications

24-2009 Jakes on Main Pub & Grille, 202 Main Street Unionville, Liquor Licence Application - Requesting an approval from the Town of Markham regarding the application of temporary extension to the outdoor liquor licence to be utilized in conjunction with the Unionville Village Community Festivals on June 5 and 6, 2009. The capacity for the proposed patio extension is 150. (3.21)

CARRIED

10. PROCLAMATIONS

(1) PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

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

- Seniors' Month (June 2009)

- Markham Fair Week (October 1 to 4, 2009); and,

2) That the Communications and Community Relations Department be requested to publish the above proclamations in the local newspapers; and further,

3) That the proclamation of May 3 to 9, 2009 as "Vasculitis Awareness Week" be confirmed.

CARRIED

11. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

(1) DECLARATION OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY
PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF MULTIPLE
TOWN OWNED PROPERTIES (8.5)

NOTICES OF PROPOSED SALE

TOWN OF MARKHAM

PROPOSED SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY

(Pursuant to By-law 178-96)

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That the notice of proposed sale for the Town own lands legally described as follows, be confirmed:

a) Block 174, Plan 65M-3178: Lands on the East side of Kennedy Road between Castan Avenue and South Unionville Avenue.

b) Blocks E, F, and G, Plan M-1896; Block AX, Plan M-1654; Blocks I and J Plan M-1488; Blocks DX, EX and FX, Plan 1448; Block L, Plan 9143; Block BX, Plan M-1650; Blocks F and G, Plan M-1900; and Part Lot 15, Concession 8, Part 12, Plan 65R-12407: Lands being one foot reserves on 9^th Line.

c) Part Block 41, Plan M-1915, Lying East of Part 1, Plan 66R-11937; Part Block 41 Plan M-1915, Lying West of Part 1, Plan 66R-11937; Block 42, Plan M-1915; Block 28, Plan 65M-2230 being a reserve together with Part Lot 2, Concession 5, Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5, Plan 66R-9890; Blocks 30, 31 and 33, Plan 65M-2616; Block 32, Plan 65M-2616 Lying North East of Part 1, Plan 65R-18659; Block 32, Plan 65M-2616, Lying West of Part 1, 65R-18659; Blocks 22 and 23, Plan 65M-2813; Part Lot 6, Concession 5, Parts 5 to 12, 65R-12118, Blocks 174, 175, 176, 177 and 183, Plan 65M-2509; Blocks 241, 242 and 243, Plan 65M-2770 and Blocks 29, 30 and 31, Plan 65M-2757: Lands being one foot reserves on 14^th Avenue.

d) Block 190, Plan 65M-2879; Blocks 174 and 175 Plan 65M-2964; Blocks 16 and 17 Plan 65M-2965; Blocks 213, 214, 216 and 217, Plan 65M-2522; Blocks 102 and 106 Plan 65M-2277; Blocks 102 and 106, Plan 65M-2278; Blocks 114 and 119 , Plan M-2017; Blocks 153 and 154, Plan M-1971; Blocks A and B, Plan M-1714; Blocks 44 and 45, Plan M-1962; Block C, Plan M-1721; Blocks 272 and 279, Plan 65M-2269; Blocks 218, 219, 220 and 221, Plan 65M-2267; Blocks 89, 90 and 91, Plan 65M-2371; Blocks 264, 265, 266 and 267, Plan M-1931; Block 43, Plan 65M-2761; Blocks 133, 134 and 135, Plan 65M-2142; Blocks 125, and 126, Plan 65M-2087; Block 127, Plan 65M-2087, West of Part 1, Plan 65R-6274; Block 127, Plan 65M-2087, East of Part 1, Plan 65R-6274; Block 87, Plan 65M-2312; Block 154, Plan 65M-2264; Block 164, Plan 65M-2193; Block 47, Plan 65M-2280; Block 149, Plan 65M-2088; Block G, Plan M-1909; Block 10, Plan 65M-2434; Block 22, Plan M-1908; Block 49 Plan 65M-2436; Block 30, Plan 65M-2253; Block 14, Plan M-2003, Part Block I, Plan M-1902, being the reserve lying east of Part 1, Plan 65R-6256; Part Block I, Plan M-1902, being the reserve lying west of Part 1, Plan 65R-6256; Block J, Plan M-1902; Block 27, Plan 65M-2498; Block H, Plan M-1900; Block 31, Plan 65M-2297; Block C, Plan M-1901;and Block 23, Plan 65M-2341: Lands being one foot reserves on 16^th Avenue.

(In-camera Item No. 1) (By-law 2009-44)

CARRIED

12. BY-LAWS

Council consented to add By-laws 2009-51 to 2009-54.

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That By-laws 2009-44 to 2009-49 and 2009-51 to 2009-54 be given three readings and enacted.

Three Readings

BY-LAW 2009-44 A by-law to authorize the execution of Transfers of Land and other related documents for multiple Town owned lands.

[Other Business Item (1) and In-camera Item (1)]

BY-LAW 2009-45 A by-law to amend Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Appointment By-law 2002-178 and Parking By-law 2005-188 (Update the list for Enforcement Officers, Parking Enforcement Agencies and Tagging Locations).

BY-LAW 2009-46 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Block 363, Plan 65M-3767 - Gas Lamp Lane and Block 364 Plan 65M-3767 - Cornwall Drive).

BY-LAW 2009-47 A by-law to stop and close a Portion of Main Street Unionville South legally described as Part of Lot 1, Plan 2196, designated as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 65R-31233.
(In-camera Item No. 3 - Oct. 28, 2008)

BY-LAW 2009-48 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2284-68, as amended (Ontario Realty Corporation, 2601 14^th Avenue - To delete subjects lands from the area By-law 2284-68, as amended, so that they may be incorporated into By-law 28-82, as amended, to permit industrial/office uses).

(Item No. 2, Report No. 12, 2009)

BY-LAW 2009-49 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 28-82, as amended (Ontario Realty Corporation, 2601 14^th Avenue - To permit industrial/office uses).

(Item No. 2, Report No. 12, 2009)

BY-LAW 2009-51 A by-law to provide for the levy and collection of sums required by The Corporation of the Town of Markham for the year 2009 and to provide for the mailing of notices demanding payment of taxes for the year 2009.

(Item No. 3, Report No. 34)

BY-LAW 2009-52 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Markham Stouffville Hospital - To delete subject lands from the area By-law 304-87, as amended, so that they may be incorporated into By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit the hospital expansion).

(Item No. 2, Report No. 43, 2008)

BY-LAW 2009-53 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 1229, as amended (Markham Stouffville Hospital - To delete subject lands from the area By-law 1229, as amended, so that they may be incorporated into By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit the hospital expansion).

(Item No. 2, Report No. 43, 2008)

BY-LAW 2009-54 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Markham Stouffville Hospital - To permit the hospital expansion).

(Item No. 2, Report No. 43, 2008)

CARRIED

13. IN-CAMERA ITEMS

Council considered the following In-Camera Item Nos. (1) and (2) during the regular portion of the meeting and did not go into in-camera session:

REPORT OF GENERAL COMMITTEE - May 4, 2009

(1) DECLARATION OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY
PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF MULTIPLE
TOWN OWNED PROPERTIES (8.5)

[Section 239 (2) (c)]

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That the report entitled “Declaration of Surplus Property – Proposed Disposition of Multiple Town Owned Properties” be received; and,

2) That the following properties be declared surplus pursuant to Town of Markham By-law 178-96 and that notice of the proposed disposition of such lands be placed on the agenda for the Council Meeting May 12, 2009; and,

1. Block 174, Plan 65M-3178: Lands on the East side of Kennedy Road between Castan Avenue and South Unionville Avenue;

2. Blocks E, F, and G, Plan M-1896; Block AX, Plan M-1654; Blocks I and J Plan M-1488; Blocks DX, EX and FX, Plan 1448; Block L, Plan 9143; Block BX, Plan M-1650; Blocks F and G, Plan M-1900; and Part Lot 15, Concession 8, Part 12, Plan 65R-12407: Lands being one foot reserves on 9^th Line;

3. Part Block 41, Plan M-1915, Lying East of Part 1, Plan 66R-11937; Part Block 41 Plan M-1915, Lying West of Part 1, Plan 66R-11937; Block 42, Plan M-1915; Block 28, Plan 65M-2230 being a reserve together with Part Lot 2, Concession 5, Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5, Plan 66R-9890; Blocks 30, 31 and 33, Plan 65M-2616; Block 32, Plan 65M-2616 Lying North East of Part 1, Plan 65R-18659; Block 32, Plan 65M-2616, Lying West of Part 1, 65R-18659; Blocks 22 and 23, Plan 65M-2813; Part Lot 6, Concession 5, Parts 5 to 12, 65R-12118, Blocks 174, 175, 176, 177 and 183, Plan 65M-2509; Blocks 241, 242 and 243, Plan 65M-2770 and Blocks 29, 30 and 31, Plan 65M-2757: Lands being one foot reserves on 14^th Avenue; and

4. Block 190, Plan 65M-2879; Blocks 174 and 175 Plan 65M-2964; Blocks 16 and 17 Plan 65M-2965; Blocks 213, 214, 216 and 217, Plan 65M-2522; Blocks 102 and 106 Plan 65M-2277; Blocks 102 and 106, Plan 65M-2278; Blocks 114 and 119 , Plan M-2017; Blocks 153 and 154, Plan M-1971; Blocks A and B, Plan M-1714; Blocks 44 and 45, Plan M-1962; Block C, Plan M-1721; Blocks 272 and 279, Plan 65M-2269; Blocks 218, 219, 220 and 221, Plan 65M-2267; Blocks 89, 90 and 91, Plan 65M-2371; Blocks 264, 265, 266 and 267, Plan M-1931; Block 43, Plan 65M-2761; Blocks 133, 134 and 135, Plan 65M-2142; Blocks 125, and 126, Plan 65M-2087; Block 127, Plan 65M-2087, West of Part 1, Plan 65R-6274; Block 127, Plan 65M-2087, East of Part 1, Plan 65R-6274; Block 87, Plan 65M-2312; Block 154, Plan 65M-2264; Block 164, Plan 65M-2193; Block 47, Plan 65M-2280; Block 149, Plan 65M-2088; Block G, Plan M-1909; Block 10, Plan 65M-2434; Block 22, Plan M-1908; Block 49 Plan 65M-2436; Block 30, Plan 65M-2253; Block 14, Plan M-2003, Part Block I, Plan M-1902, being the reserve lying east of Part 1, Plan 65R-6256; Part Block I, Plan M-1902, being the reserve lying west of Part 1, Plan 65R-6256; Block J, Plan M-1902; Block 27, Plan 65M-2498; Block H, Plan M-1900; Block 31, Plan 65M-2297; Block C, Plan M-1901;and Block 23, Plan 65M-2341: Lands being one foot reserves on 16^th Avenue.

3) That a by-law be enacted at a future Council meeting authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer of Land and other related documents for the completion of the above conveyances in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Town Solicitor; and further,

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

(Other Business 1 and By-law 2009-44)

CARRIED

(2)        WOODBINE BY-PASS UPDATE
            ELGIN MILLS TO EXISTING
            WOODBINE AVENUE (5.10)

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

1) That the update on the Woodbine By-pass be received; and,

2) That staff be authorized to provide direction to the Region of York as approved by Council; and further,

3) That staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this update.

CARRIED

14. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

That By-law 2009-50 be given three readings and enacted.

Three Readings

BY-LAW 2009-50 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of May 12, 2009.
(Council Meeting No. 8, 2009)