COUNCIL MINUTES
November
20, 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 Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu.
REGRETS
Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
STAFF
Andy Taylor, Chief
Administrative Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Catherine Conrad, City
Solicitor
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner
of Community and Fire Services
Trinela Cane, Commissioner
of Corporate Services
Joel Lustig, Treasurer
Martha Pettit, Acting City
Clerk
Alida Tari, Council and
Committee Coordinator
Stephen Huycke, Acting
Deputy Clerk
Dennis Flaherty, Director of
Communications and Community Relations
Rino Mostacci, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
John Wong, Technology
Support Specialist
Alan Brown, Director of
Engineering
Mark Visser, Senior Manager,
Financial Strategy & Investments
Kitty Bavington, Council and
Committee Coordinator
The regular
meeting of Council convened at 7:24 p.m. on November 20, 2012 in the Council
Chamber. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.
Moved by Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
That Council meeting recess at 7:24 p.m.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
That Council meeting reconvene at 9:25 p.m.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
That the Minutes of the Council Meetings held on November 8 and 13, 2012, be adopted.
CARRIED
There were no presentations.
There were no delegations.
There were no petitions.
Council consented to separate Item No. 1.
Moved by Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
That Report No. 54 – Special General Committee comprised of 1 item be received and adopted, as amended.
1) That
the presentation by Robert Muir, Senior Stormwater Management Engineer regarding the Water System Management -
Stormwater Funding Options be received; and,
2) That
the City's flood control strategy consider a 100-year level of service target
for City-wide storm drainage systems, subject to technical feasibility and
approvals as part of future Class Environmental Assessments (EA) which shall
consider different levels of protection; and,
3) That
the City's flood control strategy consider a 5 year level of service target for
Don Mills Channel drainage system based on its original design and consider other
options, subject to technical
feasibility and approval as part of a future Class EA; and,
4) That
the City adopt a 30 year implementation timeframe for its flood control strategy;
and,
5) That
the flood control strategy implement City-wide flood risk reduction projects,
prioritized on the basis of identified risk and cost-effectiveness of
solutions; and,
6) That
the flood control strategy be updated on a 5 year cycle considering projects
identified in completed technical studies and updated budget requirements; and,
7) That
staff proceed with City Wide public
consultation on the following stormwater funding options:
a)
100% City-wide fees
b)
100% Local Charges
c)
75% Local Charges and 25% City-wide fee
8) That
Canada Gas Tax Funding be considered to offset the cost of the above options;
and,
9) That staff meet with the Thornhill Liaison Committee prior
to the City Wide public consultations; and further,
10) That
staff report back following public consultation and recommend a funding option for the flood control strategy.
MOTION DEFERRED
(See following to defer)
Moved by Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
That Item No. 1, Report No. 54 titled "Water
Systems Management Presentation #4 Stormwater Funding Options" be deferred
to the first Council meeting in January 2013.
(See Communication No. 78-2012)
CARRIED
Council consented to separate Item No. 2. (See following Item No. 2)
Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
That Report
No. 55 – Special General Committee comprised of 2 items be received and
adopted.
1) That the presentation regarding Cornell
Community Centre and Library – Parking Garage Operation be received; and,
2) That Council direct staff to implement
parking rates equivalent to Markham Stouffville Hospital for non-users and
beyond three (3) hours for Cornell Community Centre and Library users; and,
3) That Council direct staff to report
back after one year of operation to verify usage, abuse, revenue and a proposed
Cost Recovery Policy; and further,
4) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
1) That
the report entitled “Establishment of a Parking Authority” dated October 15,
2012 be received; and,
2) That
the Markham Parking Authority (MPA) not be established as a municipal service
board at this time; and further,
3) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
(See following motion which was lost)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu
That Item No. 2, Report No. 44 titled “Establishment of a Parking Authority” be
referred back to Parking Advisory Committee.
MOTION
LOST
Moved by Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
That Report No. 55 – Special General Committee comprised of 1 item be received and adopted.
1) That the presentation entitled
"Markham Votes 2014- Internet Voting Program" be received; and,
2) That Council authorizes the use of
Internet Voting for the Early Voting Period for the 2014 Municipal Elections;
and,
3) That Council authorizes the use of
Optical Scan Vote Tabulators and Vote Recorders for the 2014 Municipal Elections; and further,
4) That staff be authorized to do all
things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(By-laws 2012-238 and 2012-239)
CARRIED
Council consented to separate Item Nos. 1, 4 and 7. (See following Item Nos. 1, 4 and 7)
Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That Report No. 57 – General Committee comprised of 8 items be received and adopted.
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B Attachment
C
1) That
the report entitled “Integrity Commissioner & Council Code of Conduct” be
received for information purposes; and,
2) That
Staff be authorized to proceed with the recruitment of an Integrity
Commissioner, on a retainer basis, using the recruitment model detailed in this
report; and,
3) That
Council adopt the mandate for the Integrity Commissioner included with this
report as Appendix ‘A’; and,
4) That
Council adopt the complaint protocol included with this report as Appendix ‘B’;
and,
5) That
the Council Code of Conduct included with this report as Appendix ‘C’ be
deferred to a Council Workshop in early 2013; and,
6) That
the 2013 costs for the Integrity Commissioner be funded from the existing
operating budget and that staff be authorized to monitor the expenses and that
any adjustments required be considered in the 2014 operating budget process;
and further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Council consented to add the word "...early..."
before the word "...2013..." in Resolution No. 5.
1) That the Minutes of the October 26, 2012 Budget Sub-Committee be received for information purposes; and,
2) That Council endorse the following resolution
passed at the October 26, 2012 Budget Sub-Committee Meeting:
“That the following 2013 Celebrate Markham
Grants be approved:
- Tony Roman Hockey Tournament - $5.4 K
- Black History Month - $3 K
- Chinese New Year Celebration- $10 K”.
CARRIED
1) That the Minutes of the November 1, 2012 Markham Live (MISTA) Committee be received for information purposes; and,
2) That
the Mayor and all Members of Council be appointed to the Request for
Information (RFI) Interview Subcommittee relative to Markham LIVE (MISTA)
Committee.
CARRIED
1) That taxes totalling approximately $204,150.74 be adjusted under Section 357 (in the amount of $159,743.40) and Section 358 (in the amount of $44,407.34) of the Municipal Act, 2001 of which the City’s portion is estimated to be $41,587.82; and,
2) That the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments; and,
3) That the Treasurer be directed to adjust the Collector’s Roll accordingly; and,
4) That the Markham portion of the taxes be charged to Tax Write-off Account 850 850 7051; and further,
5) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
1) That
the report dated November 19, 2012, entitled “Interim Spending Authority Pending
Approval of the 2013 Unionville & Markham Village Business Improvement
Areas (B.I.A.) Budgets” be received; and,
2) That Council approve 50% of the 2012 Operating Budget equivalent to the amounts of $128,000 and $152,833 for the Unionville B.I.A. (UBIA) and Markham Village B.I.A. (MBIA) respectively as pre-budget approval for the 2013 operating expenditures; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
1) That the report entitled “Contract Extension for the Supply & Delivery of E 10 Gasoline with the York Region Buyers Co-operative CT-09-02” be received; and,
2) That the contract for supply & delivery of E10 Gasoline be awarded to Ultramar Ltd. in the estimated amount of $460,937 inclusive of HST; and,
3) That the term of the contract be for a one (1) year period, effective January 1, 2013 thru to December 31, 2013 subject to budget approval; and,
4) That the Tender process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7.1 (c), Non-Competitive Procurement, when the extension of an existing contract would prove more cost effective or beneficial; and,
5) That the 2013 estimated costs be provided for within the Operations Department Operating Budgets 750-752-4300 for gasoline; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B Attachment
C
1) That the report entitled “Water Meter By-law” be received; and,
2) That Council enact the proposed Water Meter By-law, as described in this report and in the form set out in Attachment ‘A’; and,
3) That Council repeal Sections 25 to 33 in
the current Waterworks System By-law (By-law #1602, Attachment ‘B’) on rules
and regulations for the installation, maintenance, access and reading of water meters;
and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(By-laws 2012-242 and
2012-243)
CARRIED
Report Figure
1 Figure
2 Attachment
A
1) That the report entitled “Former Sabiston Landfill Site – Status Update” be received; and,
2) That staff continue to monitor the gas probes at the boundary between the landfill Site and residential properties at a frequency every two months as per the approved Ministry of Environment (MOE) Operating and Procedures and Maintenance Manual for the Site; and,
3) That staff prepare appropriate signage to be installed within the Site identifying it as the “German Mills Meadow and Natural Habitat” to assist in the education and management of public use of these lands as outlined in the report; and,
4) That the funding available in account 750-101-5399-7028 ‘Settlers Park Landfill Site Management’ of $367,776 be re-allocated to fund the additional rehabilitation works identified in the report; and,
5) That
staff be directed to report back on the potential to establish a Community
Liason Committee relative to the former Sabiston Landfill site; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
That Report No. 58 – Development Services Committee comprised of 3 items be received and adopted.
1) That the Report titled “Development Fee and Building Fee By-laws Update (2013)”, dated November 6, 2012 be received; and,
2) That
the amendment to the “Tariff of Fees for Processing Planning Applications,”
By-law 211-83, substantially in the form attached as Attachment "A",
be enacted; and,
3) That the By-law come into force and take effect on January 1, 2013; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(By-law 2012-244)
CARRIED
1) That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, CWH Markham Developments Inc., 117 Mingay Avenue, Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-11004 for single detached, semi-detached and townhouses, File No. SU 11 131035 ”, dated November 20, 2012, be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 19, 2012, regarding the application for approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision be received; and,
3) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a No
Presale Agreement with the Owner of Plan 19TM-11004 which agreement shall be
registered on title, committing the Owner to:
Not enter into any agreements of purchase and sale with end users for the lands (residential unit purchasers), until such time as:
a. the City of Markham approves a transfer of servicing allocation to this development that is not dependent upon the construction of infrastructure;
or,
b. i. York Region has advised in writing that it is
no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to
the expected completion of the Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer and,
ii. The Council of the City of Markham has allocated adequate available water supply and sewage servicing capacity to the subject development;
or,
c. the Regional Commissioner of Environmental Services confirms servicing
capacity for this development by a suitable alternative method and the City of
Markham allocates the capacity to this development;
AND
Not enter into any agreements of purchase and sale with non end users for the subject lands unless the agreement of purchase and sale contains a condition that requires the purchaser and any subsequent purchasers to enter into a separate agreement with the City of Markham, which agreement shall be registered on title, committing the new Owner to the same terms as set out in items a, b and c above; and,
4) That draft plan of subdivision 19TM-11004 submitted by CWH Markham Developments Inc, be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’; and,
5) The Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate, be delegated authority to issue draft approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’ as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design; and,
6) That the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-11004 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; 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 20, 2012 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Serra Homes Limited, Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Site Plan applications to permit a townhouse development, 23 Water Street, Markham, File Nos: OP 12 132315, ZA 12 132315 and SC 12 132315”, be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on May 22, 2012 regarding the applications submitted by Serra Homes Limited to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law 1229, as amended, be received; and,
3) That the application (OP 12 132315) submitted by Serra Homes Limited to amend the Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, and the Main Street Markham Secondary Plan (PD 1-14) for the Markham and Unionville Planning District (Planning District 1), to permit a townhouse development at 23 Water Street, Markham, be approved and the draft By-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
4) That the application (ZA 12 132315) submitted by Serra Homes Limited to amend Zoning By-law 1229, as amended, to permit a townhouse development at 23 Water Street, Markham, be approved, and the draft By-law attached as Appendix ‘C’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
5) That the Site Plan application (SC 12 132315) submitted by Serra Homes Limited to facilitate a townhouse development at 23 Water Street, Markham be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,
6) That Site Plan Approval (SC 12 132315) be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement. Site Plan Approval is issued only when the Director, or designate, has signed the site plan; and,
7) That 2011-2012 servicing allocation for 8 townhouse units be assigned to the proposed development; and,
8) That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and further,
9) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(By-laws 2012-245 and 2012-246)
CARRIED
Note: Council
consented to Councillor Don Hamilton withdrawing this motion, and there was no
objection.
The
Notice of this motion was given to Council at its meeting held on November 13,
2012.
Moved by
Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Whereas Winston Churchill once said “Leadership is demonstrated by behaviour”. This should guide companies and organizations to hire executives who have demonstrated the character traits that they would want exemplified by their leaders. Given the recent corporate scandals throughout the corporate landscape, the necessity of conducting executive background checks has become an industry norm. It is imperative for companies and organizations to explore the past of their potential executives, as they plan for the future; and,
Whereas a detailed executive background investigation captures, in an in-depth dossier, an understanding of the risks that are often times inherent when entering into business relationships that might jeopardize your organizations reputation; and,
Whereas the higher the position within a company, the higher the level of scrutiny must be. A comprehensive background investigation provides information on key personnel, executive candidates, or potential partners that allow you to make an informed decision on the future leadership of your company or project,
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Now therefore be it resolved:
That
staff be directed to carry out a due diligence investigation of a full background check of the proponents’ of the
GTA Sports Centre paying attention to other ventures with sports groups and
municipalities. This study is required so that Council can demonstrate that if
the GTA Sports Centre is financially viable that the present proponents can
meet their financial obligations to the City to pay the debt being incurred by
the City on their behalf.
MOTION WITHDRAWN
Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
Whereas the City of Markham at the request of GTA
Sports, Entertainment and Cultural Centre, has developed a Financial Framework
for the proposed Markham, Sports, Entertainment and Cultural Centre, and
Whereas this proposed financial framework has been
subject to considerable study and feedback by all stakeholders, and
Whereas the present financial framework model is not in
the best interest of the City:
Therefore Be It
Resolved That:
·
The previous
approval of the draft financial framework on April 26th, 2012 for
the GTA Centre project be rescinded, and that
·
The City of
Markham have no participation in the financing of the GTA Centre (MSECC)
project, and that
·
All work and
negotiations on operating and cost-sharing agreements related to the GTA Centre
project be terminated, and that
·
The GTA
Sports and Entertainment Centre consortium be advised it may continue to pursue
site plan approval at its sole discretion, cost and risk.
Note: Council consented to
consider this motion at a Council meeting in January 2013.
Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Motion: That site plan approval for the GTA Centre be deferred
pending the outcome of a Secondary Planning process for the lands east of
Tributary #4, south of the Rouge River Valley, east to Kennedy Road and north
of 407 Highway.
Whereas planning and development within the area (lands south of the Rouge River, commonly called Downtown Markham
and including approximately 125 acres around the Metrolinx hub commonly called
Markham Live, boundaries Kennedy Road on the East, Tributary #4 on the west and
407 Highway on the south) in
Markham Centre has been proceeding on a site by site basis rather than in accordance
with an overall integrated strategy, and,
Whereas a comprehensive vision and plan is needed to
shape and guide development in the area rather than allowing individual
development applications to drive the plan; and
Whereas the area's public realm, streetscape,
transportation and transit infrastructure are being adversely affected
by uncoordinated development;
Therefore Be It Resolved that:
·
The GTA Centre site plan
is deferred until completion of a comprehensive plan and policies for the area with
public input and participation.
·
The visioning and planning for a
new draft updated secondary plan done with total public participation.
·
The City leads the visioning
exercise and planning process and not developer driven.
·
And the consortium be advised it
may continue to pursue site plan approval at its' sole discretion, cost and
risk.
Note: Council consented to
consider this motion at a Council meeting in January 2013.
Council consented to add Communication Nos. 77-2012 to 79-2012.
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
The following roads will be closed on November 24, 2012 to facilitate the event:
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
·
Hwy 7 east of Wooten Way to west of Hwy
·
Hwy 7 north of Main St North Markham Parkway
·
Wooten Way west of Hwy 7
·
Wideman street north of Hwy 7
·
Christman Court south of Hwy 7
·
Savannah cres north of Hwy 7
·
Jerman Street north of Hwy 7
·
Thomson Court West of Main street
·
Washington street north of Hwy 7
·
Albert Street & Hwy 7
·
Centre Street east of Main street
·
Robinson Street west of Main Street
·
Albert Street north of Hwy 7
·
Dublin Street west of Main Street
7:00 am to 1:00 pm
·
Robinson Street east of Main St Markham to George St
9:00 am
to 1:00 pm
·
Wilson Street west of Main street
·
Bullock Drive west of Main Street
·
Parkway Avenue east of Main street
·
Ramona Blvd west of
George Street
9:30 am to 11:00 am
·
Reeves Drive
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
·
Station Street west of Main Street
·
Beech St west of Main Street
·
Eby Way west of Main Street
·
Springdale Ave west of Main Street
·
Gleason Ave east of Main Street
·
Peter Street, south of 16th Ave
·
David Street west of Main St
·
Pilkey Lane east of Main St
·
Elizabeth Street, south of 16th
Avenue
·
Quarry Stone Ave south of 16th Ave
(Local traffic only)
·
16th Ave east of Mingay Avenue r
·
Heritage Corners north of 16th Ave
(Local traffic only)
·
Main St N east of Deer Park Lane
·
Main St N, east & west of 16th
Avenue
·
Main St. N, north of Bur Oak Ave
CARRIED
(Item No. 1, Report No. 54)
CARRIED
(Item
No. 1, Report No. 57)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
That the following proclamation issued by the
City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy be
received for information purposes:
-
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3, 2012).
CARRIED
Council was reminded of the Markham Santa Claus Parade being held on November 24, 2012, followed by the Markham Festival of Lights.
Council consented to add By-laws 2012-242 to 2012-246.
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Howard Shore
That By-laws
2012-238 and 2012-240 and 2012-242 to 2012-246 be given three readings and
enacted.
CARRIED
CARRIED
- A by-law to exempt Blocks 11,
12, 13, 14, 15 and 20, Plan 65M-4314 and Block 123, Plan 65M-4252 from the Part Lot Control Provisions of the Ontario
Planning Act, east of Woodbine Avenue By-pass and south of Donald
Buttress Blvd.
CARRIED
(Item No. 7, Report No. 57)
CARRIED
(Replaced by new Water Meter By-law 2012-242)
(Item No. 7, Report No. 57)
CARRIED
(Item No. 1, Report No. 58)
CARRIED
- To permit a townhouse development.
(Item No. 3, Report No. 58)
CARRIED
- To permit a townhouse development.
(Item No. 3, Report No. 58)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following matters (9:54 p.m.):
COUNCIL
– November 20, 2012
(1) A MATTER IN RESPECT OF WHICH A COUNCIL,
BOARD, COMMITTEE OR OTHER BODY
MAY HOLD A CLOSED MEETING UNDER ANOTHER ACT
(MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL
MEETING - NOVEMBER 13, 2012)
[Section 239 (2) (g)]
(2) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION,
INCLUDING MATTERS
BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE
TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE
MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD
(10.3, 10.5, 10.7)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
GENERAL
COMMITTEE – November 19, 2012
(3) PERSONAL
MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD
EMPLOYEES
(BOARD/COMMITTEE RESIGNATION)
[Section 239 (2) (b)]
(4) PERSONAL
MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD
EMPLOYEES
(BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS)
[Section 239 (2) (b)]
(5) THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD. A PROPOSED
OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL
BOARD. ADVISE THAT IS SUBJECT TO
SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE
[Section 239 (2) (a) (c) (f)]
(6) PERSONAL
MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD
EMPLOYEES
(QUEEN ELIZABETH II DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDAL NOMINATION)
[Section 239 (2) (b)]
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor
Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
That Council rise from the in-camera session and report. (10:37 p.m.)
CARRIED
The items were reported out as follows:
Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu
That the minutes of the in-camera Council meeting held on November 13, 2012, be confirmed.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the report dated November 6, 2012 entitled “Instructions Report, OMB Appeals, Times Group Inc. (1820266 Ontario Inc,), 4002/4022 Highway 7; Lee Developments (Unionville Development Corporation), 3972 Highway 7; Alex Shaw (2124123 Ontario Limited), 3940 Highway 7; North side of Highway 7 in the vicinity of Village Parkway”, be received; and,
2) That
the City Solicitor or her designate be directed to attend the OMB hearing and
to hire expert witness(es) if available, to oppose the applications by Times
Group Inc., Lee Developments, and Alex Shaw and indicate to the OMB that the
City does not support the increase in the number of units and overall high
density; and supports an increase in the number of larger size units achieving
higher average square foot per unit and
an evaluation of single family dwellings vs parkland; and
3) That the City file a motion at the Ontario Municipal Board seeking firstly, an adjournment of the hearing on the grounds that consideration of the appeals is premature absent a comprehensive review of development plans and development opportunities in the area including the lands abutting the subject properties located within the area of OPA 15 with full public consultation, including public meetings to facilitate public review of and comment on all necessary studies and reports, and secondly, an extension of the time for filing witness statements; and,
4) That the OMB be requested to hold an evening session to hear public input; and further,
5) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
That
the resignation of Councillor Carolina Moretti from the Canada Day Committee
be received with regret for information purposes.
CARRIED
On behalf of Council, Mayor Frank Scarpitti thanked Councillor Carolina Moretti for all her dedicated years of service on the Canada Day Committee.
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti
1) That the following persons be appointed
to the Environmental Advisory Committee:
|
Name |
Term |
|
Mark Angelini |
November 30,
2016 |
|
Karl Lyew |
November 30,
2016 |
; and,
2) That the following persons be appointed
to the Seniors Hall of Fame Committee:
|
Name |
Term |
|
Pearl Mantell |
November 30,
2016 |
|
Jim Dornan |
November 30,
2015 |
|
Angie Hever |
November 30,
2014 |
|
Zavina Kheir |
November 30,
2015 |
; and further,
3) That the following persons be appointed
to the Board of Management of the Unionville Business Improvement
Area:
|
Name |
Term |
|
Tom Vasilovsky |
November 30,
2014 |
|
Paul Vasilovsky |
November 30,
2014 |
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the confidential report dated November 12, 2012 from the City Solicitor, Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner of Community and Fire Services regarding a security of the property of the municipality, proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land and solicitor-client privilege matter, be received; and,
2) That staff be authorized to proceed as directed by Council on November 20, 2012.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
That staff be authorized to proceed as directed by Council on November
20, 2012 regarding the Queen Elizabeth II
Diamond Jubilee Medal Nomination.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
That By-law 2012-241
be given three readings and enacted.
CARRIED
Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
That the Council meeting be adjourned at 10:42 p.m.
CARRIED
_______________________________ _______________________________
MARTHA PETTIT FRANK
SCARPITTI
ACTING CITY CLERK MAYOR
(Signed)