COUNCIL MINUTES
April
17, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre
Alternate
formats for this document are available upon request
ROLL CALL
Mayor Frank
Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional
Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore,
Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Colin
Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Alex Chiu.
REGRETS
Regional
Councillor Gord Landon, Councillor Logan
Kanapathi.
STAFF
Andy Taylor, Chief
Administrative Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Catherine Conrad, Town
Solicitor
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner
of Community and Fire Services
Kimberley Kitteringham, Town
Clerk
Alida Tari,
Council/Committee Coordinator
Joel Lustig, Treasurer
Dennis Flaherty, Director, Communications & Community Relations
Dereje
Tafesse, Capital Works Engineer
Alain Cachola,
Manager of Infrastructure & Capital Projects
John Wong, Technology
Support Specialist
The Regular Meeting of Council convened at 7:13 p.m. on April 17, 2012 in the Council Chamber. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.
Council observed a moment of silence to commemorate the Holocaust
Memorial Day and the 95th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
1) That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 3, 2012, be adopted.
CARRIED
On behalf of Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill, Council presented the 2011 Employer of the Year Award and 2011 Honourable Mention Award to the winners.
Smart Commute is the sustainability initiative of the Town of Markham, Town of Richmond Hill, Region of York and Metrolinx. They assist local employers and commuters to explore different commute choices like carpooling, cycling and transit, with a goal of easing gridlock, improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emission while making daily commute less expensive and more enjoyable.
MMM Group
Limited – 2011 Employer of the Year Award
Hugo Blasutta, CEO and Rob Wanless, Vice President Transportation, received the award on behalf of MMM Group Limited.
AMD Canada – 2011
Honourable Mention Award
Richard Conohan, Site Manager and Tim
Klinker, EHS Co-ordinator, received the award on behalf of AMD Canada.
Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill representatives were in attendance, including:
Flo McLellan, Program Director
Basil Marcello, Senior Program Advisor
Wincy Tsang, Program Advisor
Nicole Beayni, Marketing, Communications Coordinator
Richard Cunningham, President, Markham Board of Trade and Rachel Pruhomme, Manager, Special Projects, Town of Markham, were in attendance with respect to this presentation.
- Sean Gosnell, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, addressed Council on behalf of Markham Free Methodist Church, addressed Council and spoke in support of the proposed By-law 2012-90.
- Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, provided a verbal update on the discussions with stakeholders and indicated the proposed By-law 2012-90 for Council's consideration is a reflection of the agreement made.
(See following to consider the matter)
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
That Council consider the matter regarding Markham Free
Methodist Church, 22 Esna Park Drive, immediately following the Presentation
Section of the agenda.
(See By-law 2012-90 for Council's decision on this matter)
(See Communication No. 27-2012)
CARRIED
(2/3 Vote was
requested & obtained)
- Glenn Pociluyko, Alea Investments Ltd, addressed Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed recommendation.
(See following to consider the matter)
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti
That Council consider the matter regarding "Renaming of the Town Owned Section of Highway 48 To Markham Road" immediately following the consideration of the matter related to Markham Free Methodist Church, 22 Esna Park Drive.
(See Item No. 1, Report No. 21 for Council's decision on this matter)
CARRIED
(2/3 Vote was
requested & obtained)
- The following individuals addressed Council:
1. Glenn Baron, spoke in opposition to the proposed recommendation.
2. Jennifer Baron, request to speak withdrawn.
3. Gord
Walter, on behalf of Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC), spoke in
opposition to the proposed recommendation.
4. Ted
Spence, spoke in opposition to the proposed
recommendation.
5. Philip
Ling, on behalf of Markham Environmental Advisory Committee (MEAC), spoke in
opposition to the proposed recommendation.
6. Maureen
Cowan, on behalf of Sherwood South Ratepayers Community Group, spoke in support
of the proposed recommendation.
7. Al
Pickard, on behalf of Milne Conservation Pathway Committee, Legacy Community,
and spoke in opposition to the proposed recommendation.
8. Lynn
Nowicki, and spoke in support of the proposed recommendation.
9. Duyen
Lau, and spoke in support of the proposed recommendation.
10. Tupper
Wheatley, on behalf of Milne Park Conservation Association, spoke in support
of the proposed recommendation.
(Item No. 1, Report No. 22 for Council's
decision on this matter)
- The following individuals addressed Council:
1. Karen Rea, providing comments.
2. Zila Zuzana, providing comments.
3. Bhupen Kharia, providing comments.
(See Item No. 1, Report No. 24 for Council's decision on this matter)
There were no petitions.
Council consented to separate Item No. 1.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti
That Report No. 21 – Development Services Public Meeting comprised of 1
item be received and adopted, as amended.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti
1) That
the correspondence from Tammy Morrell-Bellai, in support of the proposed
renaming of the Town owned section of Highway 48, provided at the March 27,
2012 Development Services Public Meeting, be received; and
2) That
the deputation by Ted Brown regarding concerns for the proposed renaming of the
Town owned section of Highway 48, provided at the March 27, 2012 Development
Services Public Meeting, be received; and
3) That the letter dated April 13, 2012 from Ted Brown and Glenn Pociluyko, Alea Investments Ltd., provided at the April 17, 2012 Council meeting be received; and,
4) That the renaming of the Town owned
section of Highway 48 between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive
to Markham Road be approved effective January 1, 2013; and,
5) That
Council adopt a street name change by-law to permit the renaming of Highway 48
between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive; and further,
6) That staff report back to the Development Services Committee with
options to compensate property owners and/or tenants impacted by Town-initiated street changes and that these
options include increased compensation levels for special circumstances.
(By-law 2012-85)
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following to amend)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti
That the
following be added as Resolution No. 5:
"That staff report back to the Development Services Committee with
options to compensate property owners and/or tenants impacted by Town-initiated street changes and that these
options include increased compensation levels for special circumstances."
CARRIED
Council
consented to delete the following Resolution No. 3:
"That Development Services Committee approve a renaming of the Town
owned section of Highway 48 between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie
Drive to Markham Road."
and to insert the following as Resolution Nos. 3 and 4:
"3) That the letter dated April 13, 2012 from Ted Brown and Glenn Pociluyko, Alea Investments Ltd., provided at the April 17, 2012 Council meeting be received; and,
4) That the renaming of the Town owned
section of Highway 48 between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive
to Markham Road be approved effective January 1, 2013;"
(See following to consider the
matter)
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti
That Council consider the matter regarding "Renaming of the Town Owned Section Of Highway 48 To Markham Road" immediately following the consideration of the matter related to Markham Free Methodist Church, 22 Esna Park Drive.
(See Delegation Item No. 2)
(See By-law No. 2012-85)
CARRIED
(2/3 Vote was
requested & obtained)
Council consented to separate Item No. 1.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
That Report No. 22 – Development Services Committee comprised of 2
items be received and adopted, except Item No. 1. (See following Item No. 1)
Report
Attach
A Attach
B Attach
C
1)
That the deputations by Glenn Baron, Tupper
Wheatly, and Ted Spence regarding the proposed Multi Use Pathway from 16th
Avenue to Bob Hunter Memorial Park, at the April 10, 2012 Development Services
Committee, be received; and,
2)
That appreciation be expressed to Councillor
Carolina Moretti, to others involved Members of Council, to residents, to the
Working Group, and to staff for their hard work on this matter; and
3) That the report
entitled “Multi Use Pathway (MUP) from 16th Avenue to Bob Hunter
Memorial Park - Class Environmental Assessment” dated April 10, 2012, be
received; and,
4) That the preferred
alignments for multi use pathway as described in this report and as amended at
the April 10, 2012 Development Services Committee be endorsed; and,
5) That the section of the pathway along the south side of 14th
Avenue east of the Rouge River Valley to Bob Hunter Memorial Park shown in
Section 7 be deferred from the Environmental Assessment Study, for possible
consideration in the future York Region`s Environmental Assessment Study for
this road; and,
6) That Option 4S (Street
Option) for Area 4, which routes pedestrians/cyclist onto Drakefield Road and
Willowgate Drive and restricts parking on both sides of such roads, be
endorsed on a trial basis; and,
7) That staff monitor the
Street Option 4S and report back to Council if pedestrians continue to cross at
the Milne Creek and whether Option 4T-1 (the Creek Crossing Option) needs to be
reconsidered; and,
8) That the Engineering
Department staff be authorized to file the Environmental Study with the
Ministry of Environment (MOE) for the 30 day public review; and,
9) That staff be
authorized to proceed with the detailed design of the recommended multi use
pathway alignments from 16th Avenue to Bob Hunter Memorial Park;
and,
10) That staff report back
as to on recommended staging plan for the Multi Use Pathway; and further,
11) That staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED BY A RECORDED VOTE
(See following recorded vote for Resolution Nos. 6
& 7) (7:4)
(See following recorded vote for Resolution Nos. 1
to 5 and Nos. 8 to 11) (11:0)
Recorded vote for Resolution Nos. 6 & 7
YEAS: Mayor
Frank Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina
Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alex Chiu. (7)
NAYS: Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Councillor Howard
Shore,Councillor Alan Ho. (4)
ABSENT: Regional
Councillor Gord Landon, Councillor Logan Kanapathi. (2)
Recorded vote for Resolution Nos. 1 to 5 and Nos. 8 to 11
YEAS: Mayor
Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie
Burke, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina
Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Alex Chiu.
(11)
ABSENT: Regional
Councillor Gord Landon, Councillor Logan Kanapathi. (2)
Council consented to add the following words
to Resolution No. 5
"...east
of the Rouge River Valley to Bob Hunter Memorial Park....".
Report Attach
A1 & A2 Attach
B
1) That the report entitled “Utility Poles
Replacement on Markham Road from 16th Avenue to Major Mackenzie
Drive be received; and,
2) That the tendering process for the replacement
of utility poles along Markham Road from 16th Avenue to Major
Mackenzie Drive including design review and construction co-ordination
services, be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341 Part II,
Section 7(2); and,
3) That Staff be authorized to issue
Purchase Orders to Power Stream and other utility companies (i.e. Bell, Rogers
Cable) for the replacement of their existing utility facilities on Markham Road
from 16th Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive up to a value of
$565,000.00 ($484,937.64 Power Stream work, and $80,062.36 estimate for other
utilities) exclusive of HST to be funded from the Road Reconstruction Budget
#083-5350-11069-005 which currently has a balance of $5,787,600.00; and
further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed
to take the actions necessary, including the execution of documents, to give
effect to this report.
CARRIED
Council consented to separate Item No. 1.
Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu
That Report No. 23 – General Committee comprised of 5 items be received and adopted.
Minutes MESF
Report Trees
for Tomorrow
1) That the Minutes of the March 21, 2012 Environment Issues
Committee be received for information purposes; and,
2) That the following recommendations from the March 21, 2012
Environmental Issues Committee meeting be endorsed:
“That the Environmental
Issues Committee recommends that the demonstration rain garden proposed
by TRCA be installed at the Markham Museum instead of at the Warden
House and be subject to review and approval
by the Museum staff; and,
That the funding application from Ontario Streams for $7,000, for a
stream rehabilitation initiative at Little Rouge Creek and Robinson Creek, be
approved; and,
That the
funding application from Wilclay Public School for $3,392, for a waste audit,
be approved, subject to working with Waste and Environmental Management
Department staff; and,
That the
funding application from the 3rd Unionville Scouts for $3,800, for
plantings at Milton Feirheller Park, be approved, subject to working with Parks
Department staff and that an exception to the funding criteria be provided, to
allow this application to proceed prior to completion of the Scout’s signage
project in the Park; and,
That the application from Armadale Public School for $5,000, for an
outdoor classroom, be approved provided the plant selection is approved by
Parks Staff; and,
That the
application from St. Edward Catholic Elementary School for an outdoor
classroom, be approved, in the amount of $4,400, provided the plant selection
is approved by Parks Staff and conditional upon providing written consent of
the school board for this project; and,
That the funding application by 10,000 Trees for the Rouge requesting
$23,000, to conduct their 23rd Annual Community Tree Planting Event
on Earth Day to complete the restoration planting project to complete the
planting of their 2011 planting site in Bob Hunter Park be approved; and,
That the funding application by Friends of the Rouge Watershed
requesting $22,500 to conduct multiple
planting events in the spring planting season in Bob Hunter Park and be
approved; and,
That the funding application by Evergreen requesting $29,400 to continue
partnership with the Town with their successful Common Grounds Program to conduct
a series of Community Planting Events and 8 to 10 Stewardship Events to
promote, educate and engage the community in tree planting events and stress
the importance of follow up maintenance work that is performed at volunteer
stewardship events be approved; and,
That the funding application by LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation
of Forests) requesting $30,000 to continue to offer their subsidized Backyard
Tree Planting Program to Markham residents and to continue to provide
educational workshops such as the Tree Tenders Course, along with other
educational/stewardship opportunities be approved; and further,
That the above requests be funded from the Capital Project 12252 Markham
Trees for Tomorrow (700-101-5399-12252) in the amount of $104,900”; and
further,
3) That the
Environmental Issues Committee be requested to review the funding criteria
relative to York Region school applications.
CARRIED
Council consented to add
the following as Resolution No. 3:
"That the Environmental Issues Committee
be requested to review the funding criteria relative to York Region school applications."
1) That the report entitled “Provincial
Payment in Lieu of Taxes - Rates for Hospitals,
Universities and Colleges and Correctional Institutions ” be received
for information; and,
2) That Council request that the
Government of Ontario meet with municipalities to review an increase in the
rates set by the Province as payments in lieu of taxes for hospitals,
universities and colleges and correctional institutions; and,
3) That, as part of the review, a
mechanism be investigated to provide for regular updates to the rates on a go
forward basis; and,
4) That this request be forwarded to the
Premier of Ontario, Minister of Finance, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, the Large Urban Mayors Caucus of Ontario (LUMCO), the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and the Ontario Municipal Tax and Revenue
Association (OMTRA); and Ontario municipalities; and further,
5) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all the things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
1) That
the report entitled “168-S-11 Renewal of Life Insurance contract” be received;
and,
2) That
contract 168-S-11 for Basic Life Insurance be extended with Sun Life Assurance
Company for an additional one (1) year (January 1 to December 31, 2012) in the estimated annual amount of
$353,141 inclusive of HST impact; and,
3) That
contract 168-S-11 for Optional Life Insurance be extended with Sun Life
Assurance Company for an additional one (1) year (January 1 to December 31,
2012) in the estimated annual
amount of $31,871 inclusive of HST impact; and,
4) That
the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341,
Part II, Section 7 (1) (c) which states “when the extension of an existing
contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial”; and,
5) That
funds for Basic Life Insurance be provided from account 030 220 0046 Payroll –
Life in the estimated annual amount of $353,141 inclusive of HST impact; and,
6) That
funds for Optional Life Insurance be recovered from employees as required in
the estimated annual amount of $31,871 inclusive of HST impact; and,
7) That
the Director of Human Resources and Manager of Purchasing be authorized to
extend the contract for Basic Life Insurance for three (3) additional years,
provided that it is in the best interest of the Town and rate increase per year
does not exceed 5% of the cost of the previous year’s rate; and further,
8) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
1) That
the report entitled "Milliken Children's Festival Committee
Structure" be received; and,
2) That
the Town of Markham establish the "Children's Festival Advisory
Committee," to coordinate the Markham Milliken Children's Festival; and,
3) That
the Terms of Reference for the Children's Festival Committee be approved; and,
4) That
the following individuals be appointed to the Children's Festival Advisory
Committee for the term expiring on October 31, 2012:
Pat Lee Ellakiya
Sivapalan Gowthaman
Rajakumar
Nappinder Dogra Mayavan
Ananthanadarajah Brendan Ng
Rishi Narula Kethika
Logan Councillor
Logan Kanapathi; and,
5) That
the members of the committee for terms beginning after October 31, 2012 be
recruited in accordance with the Town of Markham Boards & Committee
Appointment Policy; and further,
6) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
1) That
the report entitled “2012 Unionville & Markham Village Business Improvement
Areas (B.I.A.) Operating Budgets” dated April 16, 2012 be received; and,
2) That
the 2012 Operating Budget in the amount of $256,000 for the Unionville B.I.A.
(UBIA) be approved; and,
3) That
the 2012 Operating Budget in the amount of $305,665 for the Markham Village
B.I.A. (MBIA) be approved; and,
4) That
the Special Tax Rate levy, in the amount of $199,500 for the UBIA members and
$215,327 for the MBIA members be included in the 2012 Tax Levy By-law; and
further,
5) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
Council consented to separate Item Nos. 1 to 3. (See following Item Nos. 1 to 3)
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
That Report No. 24 – Development Services Committee comprised of 3 items be received and adopted, except Item No. 1. (See following Item No. 1)
Extract Report Written Submission Heritage Staff Notes
Markham Subcommittee Minutes and Recommendations
Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti
1) That
the minutes of the Markham Subcommittee meeting held April 11, 2012, be
received; and,
2) That the single
detached dwelling at 41 Albert Street, Markham Village, be approved as
constructed; and,
3) That the owners pay for
a Markham Remembered plaque that would be installed at the front of the
property detailing the former heritage building; and,
4) That the owners
construct a wooden white picket fence along the street; and further,
5) That the owners
complete the appropriate Building Permit processes and receive approvals for
the alterations and the Site Plan Agreement be revised as per Council’s
direction.
CARRIED
(See following to consider the matter)
Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti
That Council consider the matter 41 Albert Street immediately following the consideration of the matter related to the renaming of Highway 48 to Markham Road.
CARRIED
(2/3 Vote was
requested & obtained)
1) That
the correspondence dated April 11, 2012 from Mr. Joseph C. Vieni, Barrister on
behalf of the owners for The Denison Centre, and from Dr. Ken Ng, Chairman,
Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Markham, dated April 16, 2012, requesting the
Town of Markham's support with respect to an application made to the Regional
Municipality of York for exemption under the Retail
Business Holidays Act, be received; and,
2) That
the deputations by Jennifer Thomas of Thomas Law representing the Denison
Centre, and by Manoj Biswas, representing Oriental Foods in the Denison Centre
with respect to an application made by the Denison Centre to the Regional
Municipality of York for exemption under the Retail
Business Holidays Act, be received; and
further,
3) That
the Regional Municipality of York be advised that the Town of Markham supports
the request by the Denison Centre for an exemption under the Retail Business Holidays Act, due to its proximity to the
tourist attraction of Pacific Mall.
CARRIED BY A RECORDED VOTE (6:5)
(See following recorded vote)
YEAS: Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Joe Li,
Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Alex Chiu. (6)
NAYS: Mayor
Frank Scarpitti, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor
Don Hamilton, Councillor Colin Campbell. (5)
ABSENT: Regional
Councillor Gord Landon, Councillor Logan Kanapathi. (2)
1) That the correspondence dated April 10, 2012 from Cheng Yi Wei, President, Foody Mart requesting for exemption under the Retail Business Holidays Act, be received; and,
2) That
the deputation by Andy Wong, representing Foody Mart, with respect to an
application made by Foody Mart to the Regional Municipality of York for
exemption under the Retail Business Holidays Act, be received; and further,
3) That
the Regional Municipality of York be advised that the Town of Markham supports
the request by 2197088 Ontario Inc., Foody Mart, for an exemption under the Retail Business Holidays Act, due to its proximity to the
tourist attraction of Main Street Markham.
CARRIED BY A RECORDED VOTE (6:5)
(See following recorded vote)
YEAS: Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Joe Li,
Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Alex Chiu. (6)
NAYS: Mayor
Frank Scarpitti, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor
Don Hamilton, Councillor Colin Campbell. (5)
ABSENT: Regional
Councillor Gord Landon, Councillor Logan Kanapathi. (2)
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to prepare a report on the designation of Markham as City for consideration at the May 7, 2012 General Committee meeting.
CARRIED
(See following to consider)
Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
That Council introduce a matter regarding the designation of Markham as City for consideration this date.
CARRIED
(2/3 Vote was
requested & obtained)
There were no notices of motions.
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
That Council receive Communication No. 27-2012 as outlined below.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
That Council receive and consent to the disposition of Communication Nos. 22-2012 to 26-2012 as outlined below.
CARRIED
Requesting an approval from the Town of Markham to extend their existing liquor licence for the patio areas at 202 Main Street Unionville. The proposed extension will be utilized in conjunction with the Unionville Village Community Festival from June 1, 2012 to June 3, 2012.
CARRIED
-
The following street will be closed on July 21, 2012 between 10:00 a.m. and
11:00 p.m. to facilitate the festival:
1. Main
Street Unionville north from Concession Road to south of Carlton Rd
2. Main
Street Unionville east onto Carlton Rd
3. Main
Street Unionville west onto Fred Varley Drive & Carlton Rd
CARRIED
- Forwarding a request for the Town of Markham to completed the Municipal Information Form (Ward 4) (Ownership change with application for a new indoor licence)
CARRIED
- The following roads will be closed on May 12, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to facilitate the event:
1. Main Street
Unionville - from Library Lane to north of Highway 7 (8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
2. West &
East Eckardt Street (8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.)
3. Carlton Road
from Crosby CC parking lot on west side to Pomander Rd (8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
·
Start to finish on Main Street
Unionville just south of Library Lane
·
Head south on Main Street to Hwy 7
·
Turn around at Hwy 7 and come back
north to Eckardt Street
·
Eckardt Street to pathway for
Austin Park
·
Run through Austin Park & back
to Eckard t Street to Main Street
·
Head north on Main Street
Unionville– 5 K race finishes back at start/finish line
·
10 K race continues through
Toogood Pond trail system
·
10 K runners come out Toogood Pond
trail behind Gallery on Carlton
·
Take a quick left up on Main
Street Unionville Start/Finish line
(Note: The event "National Women Run Series" previously received by Council on February 28, 2012 has been withdrawn)
CARRIED
1. Dennis
Svetanic
2. Alan and Mary-Joan Vigneux
3. Debbie Neilson
4. Dianne Fisher
5. Andree Nottage
6. Michael and Madeleine Landry
7. Fritz and Brenda Schmidt
8. Wayne Owen
9. Nancy Christoffer, Marilyn and George
Christoffer
10. Robert and Janet Johnson
11. Bob Fisher
12. Lorne and Helen Lageer
13. Reuben Tang
14. Yvonne Shek
(Item No. 1, Report No. 22)
CARRIED
1. Quinto M. Annibale, Loopstra Nixon, LLP, on behalf of Holcim (Canada) Inc., advising their client is now satisfied with By-law 2012-90, as proposed.
2. Gerard C. Borean, Parente, Borean LLP, on behalf of Davencourt Investments Inc. ("Davencourt"), advising their client is now satisfied with By-law 2012-90, as proposed.
(See Delegation Item No. 1)
(See By-law 2012-90 on Council decision on this matter)
CARRIED
(See following to receive the communications)
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
That Communication No. 27-2012 regarding Markham Free
Methodist Church, 22 Esna Park Drive, be received.
CARRIED
(See following to consider the matter)
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
That Council consider the matter regarding Markham Free
Methodist Church, 22 Esna Park Drive, immediately following the Presentation
Section of the agenda.
CARRIED
(2/3 Vote was
requested & obtained)
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the following new proclamation be approved and added to
the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council:
- Day of the Honey Bee (May 29, 2012); and,
2) That the following proclamation issued by the
Town Clerk in accordance with the Town of Markham Proclamation Policy be
received for information purposes:
- Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job (April 28, 2012).
CARRIED
Council consented to add New/Other Business Item Nos. 2 and 3.
Notices of Proposed Sale
Town of Markham
Proposed Sale of Surplus Real Property
(Pursuant to By-law 178-96)
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That the notice of proposed sale for the Town owned lands legally described as Blocks 8, 9 and 10 on Plan 65M-3998, be confirmed.
(In-Camera Item No. 6, April 3, 2012 Council meeting)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the memorandum dated April 17, 2012 titled "1039954 Ontario Ltd., South of Major Mackenzie Drive, West of Evershot Crescent, Wismer Community, File Number: ZA. 12-112570" be received, and
2) That
conditional 2013 servicing allocation for 25 single detached units (92.5
population) be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-02016 (1039954 Ontario Ltd.)
from the total allocation for the Wismer Commons Secondary Plan, assigned in
accordance with the January 18, 2011 staff report on servicing allocation.
(By-law 2012-89)
CARRIED
Council recognized National Volunteer Week, April 15 to 21, 2012.
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
That By-law 2012-90 be given three readings and enacted.
(See Delegation Item No. 1)
(See Communication No. 27-2012)
CARRIED
Council consented to amend Section 2.3 of By-law 2012-90 so that it reads as follows:
"2.3 Prior to removing the ‘(H)’ HOLD provision from the Part 2 lands shown on Schedule “A” attached hereto, the following conditions shall be met to the satisfaction of the Town of Markham:"
Council also
consented to add the word "M" next to the words "Part 1" in
the Schedule "A" attached to By-law 2012-90.
(See following to consider the matter)
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
That Council
consider the matter regarding Markham Free Methodist Church, 22 Esna Park
Drive, immediately following the Presentation Section of the agenda.
CARRIED
(2/3 Vote was
requested & obtained)
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
That By-laws
2012-85 to 2012-87, By-law 2012-89 be given three readings and enacted.
CARRIED
(Item No. 1, Report No. 21)
CARRIED
- A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not
subject to Part Lot Control, Humbold Properties, Part of Block 9, Plan
65M-4218, being Parts 12 and 13, Plan 65R-33444 and Digram Developments Inc.,
Part of Block 8, 65M-4303, being Parts 8 and 9, Plan 65R-33444.
CARRIED
CARRIED
- A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit the
development of 25 single-detached units.
CARRIED
- A by-law to amend By-law 108-81, as amended, to operate a place of
worship.
CARRIED
There were no in-camera items.
Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
That By-law 2012-88
be given three readings and enacted.
CARRIED
Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
That the Council meeting be adjourned at 11:07 p. m.
CARRIED
_______________________________ _______________________________
KIMBERLEY
KITTERINGHAM FRANK
SCARPITTI
TOWN CLERK MAYOR
(Signed)