February
9, 2010
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
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ROLL
CALL
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor D. Hamilton, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor L. Kanapathi, Councillor A. Chiu.
STAFF
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
B. Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
J. Lustig, Treasurer
K. Kitteringham, Town Clerk
A. Brouwer, Deputy Clerk
J. Wong, Technology Support
Specialist
D. Flaherty, Manager, Strategic Communications
R. Capocci, Chief of Staff
The Regular Meeting of Council was held on February 9, 2010 at 7:08 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre. Mayor F. Scarpitti presided.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 19, 2010, be adopted.
CARRIED
Council recognized Mrs. Susan Casella for receiving the Ontario Heritage Trust 2009 Heritage Community Recognition Program - Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes her outstanding volunteer contributions to preserving, protecting and promoting community heritage.
Mr. Don Pearson, on behalf of the Ontario Heritage Trust, presented the award to Ms. Casella.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Council congratulate Mrs. Susan Casella for receiving the Ontario Heritage Trust 2009 Heritage Community Recognition Program - Lifetime Achievement Award.
CARRIED
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That recognition be given to the late Mr. Bill Wylie, one of the recipients of the Ontario Heritage Trust, Heritage Community Recognition Program - Lifetime Achievement Award; and,
That
Council express their sincere condolences to Mrs. Vivian Wylie and her family
for the recent passing of Mr. Wylie.
CARRIED
Ms. Marion Matthias outlined Mr. Wylie's many contributions to heritage preservation in Thornhill and across the Town of Markham.
Smart Commute GTA & Hamilton held its
Third Annual Employers of the Year Awards in partnership with the Association
for Commuter Transportation of (ACT) Canada and the TDM Summit 2009 in the
historic Distillery District of Toronto on November 17, 2009.
Town of Markham
- Association for Commuter
Transportation of (ACT) Canada TDM Award
Regional Councillor G. Landon acknowledged
the Town of Markham for receiving the Association for Commuter Transportation
of (ACT) Canada - Building Capacity for Traffic Demand Management (TDM) in
Canada Award. The award recognizes the
Town's leadership in fostering and nurturing TDM nationally. Regional Councillor Landon presented the award
to Council.
AMD Markham
- Smart Commute 404-7 - 2009
Employer of the Year Award
Council recognized AMD Markham for receiving
the Smart Commute 404-7 - 2009 Employer of the Year Award. The award recognizes AMD's remarkable
commitment to the program, leadership in the communities, innovation and
results.
Mr. Mark Orge, Markham Site Manager, Global
Corporate Services, received the award on behalf of AMD Markham presented by Mr. Basil Marcello, Manager, Smart Commute 404-7, Mr.
Richard Cunningham, President, Markham Board of Trade and Mayor F. Scarpitti.
URS Canada Inc.
- Smart Commute 404-7 - 2009
Honourable Mention Award
Council recognized URS Canada Inc. for
receiving the Smart Commute 404-7 - 2009 Honourable Mention Award. The award recognizes URS's outstanding effort
and support for promoting TDM through a dedicated carpool zone group, telework,
and compressed work week and flex-time hours.
Ms. Judy Miller, Human Resources Manager, received
the award on behalf of URS Canada Inc. presented by Mr. Marcello, Mr. Cunningham and Mayor Scarpitti.
Council recognized and presented certificate to Members of the Markham Raiders Tyke Football Team for winning the Central
and the Ontario Championship Games.
Mr. Doug Smith, Assistant Coach, introduced the following members:
Coaches
Mike Fascione (Head Coach)
Jason Hamilton
Doug Smith
Steve Park
Constantine Hatjis
Adam Desai.
Managers
Nadine Williams
Tamara Park
Markham Raiders Tyke Team
Players
Tarush Maniktala
Jordon Park
Sagardeep Rupra
Chase Hamilton
Elijah Blake
Iulian Corila Firica
Kieran Kenny
Jake Smith
Jayden DeWaal
Jake Kelly
Zac Vega Santana
Aavik Mukherjee
Davesh Bharwani
Adrian Williams
Ismael Castro
Noah Smith
Deijomi Stewart
Matthew Hallam
James Kypreos
Christian Vlahakis (absent)
Robert Barbieri
Ty Harding
Angelo Pugliese
Mackz Roy
Mr. Fascione, Head Coach,
presented a team's jersey and jacket to Mayor F. Scarpitti on behalf of the Markham
Raiders Tyke Football Team.
Council recognized and presented certificate to participants of the Markham Olympic Torch Relay for their outstanding contributions to the event.
Nell
Dunn
Ms. Dunn designed and made memorable Olympic pins for the Markham Olympic Torch Relay event.
Harry
James
Mr. James was the community Master of Ceremonies for the Markham Olympic Torch Relay event.
(Mr. James was also presented with a framed photograph taken with Mayor F. Scarpitti).
Markham
Dance Troup
Ms. Courtney Drake, Choreographer/Director, Markham Dance Troup, created a remarkable percussive dance piece for the Markham Olympic Torch Relay event. The young talented performers were recruited through a regional audition process held at the Markham Theatre. The unforgettable dance production was performed by:
Performances
Gowthaam Krishnamoorthy
Sean O'Brien
Darcie Hagan
Jenna Tabachnick
Christine Ramkeesoon
Bailey Woodman
Angela Casalino
Jessica Hoffeldt
Adam Gechowski
Ashley Lai
Natasha Papulkas
Sophia Cripouris
Samantha Varona
Angelina Leofanti
Kelly Labbett
Solanch Speranza
Lauren Gaudio
Chelsea Gibbs
(Item No. 2, Report No. 5)
(Other Business 2 and By-law 2010-6)
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the delegation of Amber Stewart, Davies Howe Partners, on behalf of Al and Salma Ladha, 10 Hughson Drive, with respect to the proposed Interim Control By-law for Hughson Drive/Lunar Crescent Study Area, be received.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That Council
consider the matter regarding the proposed recommendation on Interim Control By-law for Hughson
Drive/Lunar Crescent Study Area immediately following the delegation with respect
thereto.
(See following Other Business 2 for Council's decision on this matter)
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That Council
consider By-law 2010-6, Interim Control By-law for Hughson Drive/Lunar Crescent
Study Area, immediately following the consideration and passing of the motion
with respect thereto.
(See following By-law Section for Council's decision on this matter)
CARRIED
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There were no petitions.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That Report No. 3 - General Committee comprised of 2 items be received and adopted.
1) That
the resignation of Ms. Sheynoor Karsan from the Achievement and Civic
Recognition Awards Committee (ACRA) be received with regret and a letter of
appreciation be forwarded; and,
2) That
the Clerk's Department be directed to advertise for the vacancy.
CARRIED
1) That Council approve the re-allocation of previously approved capital project funds to meet the current needs of the museum as outlined in appendix A; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to do al things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That Report No. 4 - General Committee comprised of 3 items be received and adopted.
1) That the resignation of Mr. Ted Chivers from the Advisory Committee on Accessibility be received with regret and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded; and,
2) That the vacancy be filled; and,
3) That the following Councillors be appointed to the Seniors Advisory Committee for the term ending November 30, 2010:
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Councillor Valerie Burke
Councillor Carolina Moretti; and further,
4) That
Councillor Don Hamilton be appointed to the Stiver Mill Preservation
Committee (9 Station Lane) for the term ending November 30, 2010.
CARRIED
1) That the report entitled “Award of Tender 362-T-09 Supply & Delivery of Gasoline and Biodiesel Fuel York Region Buyers Co-operative CT-09-02” be received; and,
2) That Tender 362-T-09 (York Region Buyers Co-operative CT-09-02) be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Suncor Energy Inc. in the estimated annual amount of $937,409 exclusive of GST; and,
3) That the term of the contract be for a 35 month period, effective February 1, 2010 thru to December 31, 2012 with an option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods subject to the satisfactory performance of the Contractor and budget approval; and,
4) That the Director of Operations and the Manager of Purchasing be authorized to extend the contract for the additional two (2) one (1) year terms at a unit price to be mutually agreed upon with the vendor and the York Region Buyers Co-operative; and,
5) That the 2010 estimated costs be provided for within the following Operations Department Operating Budgets;
Account Name Account Number
Budget
Gasoline 700-7524300 $ 430,905.00
Diesel 700-7524302 $ 506,504.00
Total $ 937,409.00
6) That
the Purchase Order be adjusted in the future years up to the approved operating
budget as approved through Council; and further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
1) That the report dated November 23, 2009 entitled “Application to Building Canada Fund Stimulus Fund for Demonstration Project - Sanitary Mainline and Sewer Connection Relining in West Thornhill” be received; and,
2) That the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services be directed to submit an application for a demonstration project as outlined in the report to the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario under the Building Canada Fund Stimulus Fund program; and,
3) That if the application in recommendation 2) is successful that the Town proceed with the project at an upset limit of $7,500,000 on a 1/3 shared basis with the Province of Ontario, and Government of Canada and the Town of Markham; and,
4) That if the application in recommendation 2) is successful that the Town of Markham’s share of $2,500,000 for the project be funded from the 2010 Sanitary Sewer System Upgrade/Rehabilitation Program budget, and the remaining budget from 2009 and 2008 Sewer System Upgrade Program; and,
5) That staff be authorized to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) to the market place for construction of Sanitary Mainline and Sewer Connection Relining in West Thornhill; and,
6) That Council delegates the award authority for the construction of the Sanitary Mainline and Sewer Connection Relining in West Thornhill to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO); and,
7) That if the application in recommendation 2) is successful, that the authority for the approval of tendered Consulting Services for design, contract management, project administration and inspection be delegated to the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services; and,
8) That if the application in recommendation 2) is successful, that the authority for the approval of the Third Party Evaluator Consultant be delegated to the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services; and,
9) That
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized and directed to execute any agreements or other
documents required to give effect to this resolution; and further,
10) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That Report No. 5 - Development Services Committee comprised of 2 items
be received and adopted.
1) That the week of February 14-20, 2010 be proclaimed as Heritage Week in the Town of Markham; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution, including the community outreach measures outlined in the report.
CARRIED
1) That the staff report entitled ‘Staff Comments on the “Markham Permanent Foodbelt Proposal – Blue Ribbon Task Forces” as per December 1, 2009, Council Meeting’, dated February 2, 2010, be received; and,
2) That based on the discussion in this report, public and stakeholder input into growth management and sustainability initiatives continue to be addressed through the established Town committee structure, policy studies and public consultation processes currently underway, under the direction of Council; and,
3) That, as per the recommendations of the Agricultural Assessment Study endorsed by Council in principle on December 1, 2009, the Town advance the creation of an Agricultural Advisory Committee to assist with Rouge Park agricultural matters, Official Plan agricultural policies and other initiatives to support agriculture viability and sustainability in Markham; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
There were no motions.
Note: This
Notice of Motion was moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath and seconded by Regional
Councillor J. Virgilio
Whereas
Markham is working on its Growth Management Strategy and preparing a new
Official Plan; and
Whereas
in this process, Markham is dealing with provincial and regional mandated
population targets of 151,000 additional residents between 2006 and 2031; and
Whereas
approximately 30,000 have already been accommodated to 2010 within Markham’s
current urban boundary; and
Whereas,
according to the Town’s 60% intensification option, at least 90,000 new
residents can be accommodated within the existing urban boundary in
single-family, semi, townhouse, low-rise condo, and high-rise condo units
within proximity to anticipated higher-order transit; and
Whereas
40,000 of the 151,000 are proposed to be accommodated within the “white-belt”
residential area outside the current urban boundary; and
Whereas
neighbouring municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area are also conducting
studies and devising strategies to accommodate provincial growth targets, and
some municipalities have excess capacity in areas already served by
higher-order transit, to which an allocation could be transferred by the
Province and / or York Region; and
Whereas
food security, the potential loss of Class #1 agricultural farmland (of which
all the remaining farmland in Markham is) and climate change are priority
factors for Markham in planning its Growth Management Strategy and new Official
Plan; and
Whereas
the addition of 40,000 residents in the “white-belt” (generally north of Major
Mackenzie) which may not be served by higher-order transit for decades if ever,
will add unmanageable additional traffic to Markham’s gridlock and infiltration
headaches in residential communities, both of which are experienced regularly
by current Markham residents;
Now
therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Markham request the Province and York Region to reduce the population target
for Markham in its new Official Plan by 40,000; and
2) That
Markham’s new Official Plan not include any expansion of the urban boundary beyond
what is in the current Official Plan.
Council consented to add Communication No. 4-2010 regarding comments received from Michael and Jacqueline Baranowsky.
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
- Main Street Unionville South from East Drive to Enterprise Drive
- Enterprise Drive from Main Street Unionville South to just before Warden Avenue.
Route for the event:
- The
event will start & finish at Bill Crother’s Secondary School
- Heading
north on Main Street Unionville South to south of East Drive
- Turning
around to head south on Main Street Unionville to Enterprise Drive
- Heading
west on Enterpise Drive to just before Warden Ave.
- Turning
around to head East on Enterprise Drive back to Main Street Unionville South
- Returning to Bill Crothers Secondary School (3.5)
(Other Business 2 and By-law 2010-6)
CARRIED
Council consented to add Proclamation (2) regarding "Pakistan National Day".
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That Proclamations (1) and (2) be received and adopted.
1) That
the following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:
-
Philippine Week (June 6 to 12, 2010); 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 6, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.; and,
3) That
the Philippine flag be raised at the 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
Whereas
the Pakistani community in the Greater Toronto Area has made an outstanding
contribution to the building of our community through their dedication and
commitment; and,
Whereas
the Pakistani community has demonstrated their citizenship and willingness to
support many significant charitable causes in our community; and,
Whereas the Town of Markham has had a ten-year tradition of celebrating Pakistan National Day at Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre through a flag raising ceremony;
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 be proclaimed as "Pakistan National Day" in
the Town of Markham; and,
2) That a ceremony be held at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre with the attendance of Mayor F. Scarpitti and the Honourable Sahebzada A. Khan, Consul General of Pakistan in Toronto, to raise the flag of Pakistan.
CARRIED
Council consented to add New/Other Business (3) regarding amendments to the minutes of Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee dated March 5 and November 26, 2009 requested by Councillor C. Moretti.
1) That the letter dated January 8, 2010 from the Toronto Region and Conservation Authority (TRCA) requesting the Town of Markham appoint (1) Member of Council to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council be received; and,
2) That
Deputy Mayor J. Heath be appointed to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council
of Toronto Region Conservation Authority for the term ending November 30,
2010; and further,
3) That
Councillor E. Shapero be appointed as the alternate, if permitted.
CARRIED
(See following motion)
Moved by Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
That New/Other Business (1) regarding the appointment of a Member of Council to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council be adopted.
CARRIED
1) That the report titled “Interim Control By-Law, Area comprised of Hughson Drive, Lunar Crescent, Ankara Court and the west end of Athens Drive (North of Highway 7, east of Woodbine Avenue)” be received; and,
2) That Staff be directed to undertake a Study of the land use and zoning standards for the area comprised of Hughson Drive, Lunar Crescent, Ankara Court and the west end of Athens Drive and Polaris Drive (North of Highway 7, east of Woodbine Avenue), and in particular, to review the appropriateness of the existing Zoning By-law in the area, and to identify any necessary changes to Town policies and regulations for the area; and,
3) That
a consultant be retained to conduct the Study; and,
4) That pursuant to Section 38 of the Planning Act, Council enact an Interim Control by-law for the Study Area, substantially in accordance with the proposed By-law attached as Appendix ‘A’, to this report; and,
5) That the Town Solicitor and necessary Staff be authorized to appear at the Ontario Municipal Board in the event of an appeal of the Interim Control By-law; and,
6) That Staff, in consultation with the Local Councillor, arrange for a community information meeting to discuss issues associated with this Study; and further,
7) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(By-law 2010-6)
CARRIED
(See following motions)
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That
Council consider the matter regarding the proposed recommendation on Interim Control By-law for Hughson
Drive/Lunar Crescent Study Area immediately following the delegation with
respect thereto.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor D. Hamilton
That Other Business (2) regarding Interim Control By-law for Hughson
Drive/Lunar Crescent Study Area, as amended, be adopted.
CARRIED
Council consented to:
Resolution No. 2
- Add the words "…and Polaris Drive…" after the words "…Athens Drive…".
Resolution
No. 3
- Delete the words "…Meridian Planning Consultants…".
Council consented to amend the minutes of Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee dated March 5 and November 26, 2009 requested by Councillor C. Moretti as follows:
March 5,
2009 Minutes (Item No. 4, Paragraph 1)
(Milne Dam Conservation Area Multi-Use Pathway)
- Add the words "…in principle…" after the words "…Council endorsed…".
November 26, 2009 Minutes (Item No. 4,
Paragraph 2)
(5 Year Implementation Cycling and Pedestrian Program)
- Delete the word "…Park…' and replace it with the word "…Dam…" before the words "...Multi-Use Pathways…".
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That By-law 2010-6
be given three readings and enacted.
CARRIED
(See following motion)
Council was distributed with a copy of the final version of By-law 2010-6 at the meeting and Council consented to enact this final version.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That Council
consider By-law 2010-6, Interim Control By-law for Hughson Drive/Lunar Crescent
Study Area, immediately following the consideration and passing of the motion
with respect thereto.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That By-laws 2010-7
to 2010-11 be given three readings and enacted.
(Other New/Other Businesses 2).
(In-camera Item No. 1 - September 8, 2009)
(Other Business 1 - January 19, 2010)
CARRIED
There were no in-camera items.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That By-law 2010-12
be given three readings and enacted.
(Council Meeting No. 2, 2010)
CARRIED
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Councillor D. Horchik
That the meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
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KIMBERLEY KITTERINGHAM FRANK SCARPITTI
TOWN CLERK MAYOR
(Signed)