COUNCIL

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 1, 2011, be adopted.

1) That the following delegations in opposition to the Town of Markham Israel Investment Attraction Program be received: - Jake Javanshir - Smadar Carmon - Hebba Fahmy

That the Report No. 18 – Budget Subcommittee comprised of 1 item be received and adopted. (1) FEBRUARY 15, 2011 BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE - CELEBRATE MARKHAM GRANTS (7.6) 1) That Council endorse the following recommendation passed at the February 15, 2011 Budget Sub-Committee meeting: “That the Budget Sub-Committee approve the following 2011 Celebrate Markham Grants at the level of funding provided in 2010: South Asian Heritage Celebration - $3,000 Canada Day Celebrations - $50,000 Markham Arts Council - $19,000 Unionville Festival - $10,000 Markham Village Music Festival - $10,000”.

That Report No. 19 – General Committee comprised of 2 items be received and adopted. (1) REVISED BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT POLICY (16.24) Report Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D 1) That the report entitled “Revised Board & Committee Appointment Policy” be received; and, 2) That Council approve the revised “Board & Committee Appointment Policy” (attached as Appendix A as amended); and, 3) That Council establish a Sub-Committee of Council

That Report No. 20 Development Services Committee comprised of 3 items be received and adopted, except Item No. 2. (See following Item No. 2) (1) REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION OF DWELLING 11206 REESOR ROAD TRANSPORT CANADA (10.13) Report 1) That the staff report titled “Request for Demolition of Dwelling, 11206 Reesor Road” dated March 8, 2011, be received; and, 2) That Council regrets the loss of the heritage dwelling at 11206 Reesor Road and reluctantly supports the demolition application; and, 3) That Transport Canada (Pickering Airport Lands) be contacted and again reminded of Markham’s Council desire to have heritage buildings on the Pickering Airport Lands repaired, maintained and re-tenanted to preserve these local heritage resources as opposed to the abandonment, boarding and neglect of these buildings; and 4) That this resolution be forwarded to Member of Parliament Paul Calandra, Oak Ridges-Markham; and further, 5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That Item No. 2, Report No. 20 regarding “Israel Investment Attraction Program” be amended as follows: Delete the following paragraphs: “That the Town be represented by a four person delegation composed of Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Councillor Carolina Moretti (Chair of the Economic Development Committee), Councillor Howard Shore, and the Manager Special Projects, Economic Development; and, That the cost of the mission not exceed $35,000 and be expensed from within the 2011 “International Investment Attraction Program” Capital Budget Project #11003;” and replace them with the following paragraphs: “ That the recommendation for the Town of Markham to be represented by a three person delegation composed of Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Councillor Carolina Moretti (Chair of the Economic Development Committee), and the Manager Special Projects, Economic Development be approved; and, That an additional Member of Council be permitted to attend the trade mission to Israel provided the costs associated with their participation is not funded through the Town of Markham’s budget; and, That if sufficient funds are secured for an additional Member of Council from sources other than the Town of Markham’s budget, Councillor Howard Shore be assigned to the delegation attending the trade mission to Israel; and, That, for future business missions, Council representation be limited to two (2) Members of Council unless the costs associated with additional Council representation is not funded through the T

That Report No. 21 – Development Services Public Meeting comprised of 1 item be received and adopted. (1) CASTAN AVENUE (AURELIO FILICE) PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND IMPLEMENTING SECONDARY PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO FACILITATE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (6 SINGLES & 15 TOWNHOUSES) SOUTH OF CASTAN AVENUE EAST OF HARRY COOK DRIVE, WITHIN SOUTH UNIONVILLE (SU 10 128366, OP 10 128364 & ZA 10 128365) (10.7, 10.4 & 10.5) Report Attachment 1) That the Development Services Commission report dated February 1, 2011, entitled “Preliminary Report, Castan Avenue (Aurelio Filice), Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and implementing Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to facilitate a residential development (6 singles & 15 townhouses) south of Castan Avenue, east of Harry Cook Drive,” be received; and, 2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on March 8, 2011 with respect to the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and implementing Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, be received; and, 3) That the applications by Castan Avenue (Aurelio Filice) for a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision (SU 10 128366) and implementing Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law amendments (OP 10 128364 & ZA 10 1286365), be

That Report No. 22 – General committee comprised of 4 items be received and adopted. (1) ADVISORY BOARD AND COMMITTEE RESIGNATION (16.24) 1) That the resignation of Councillor Valerie Burke from the Seniors Advisory Committee be received with regret.

That Report No. 23 – Development Services Committee comprised of 1 item be received and adopted. (1) REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION OF DWELLINGS 9100 WOODBINE AVENUE AND 9084 WOODBINE AVENUE (FILES 11 111533 AND 11 111534) (10.13, 16.11) Report Attachment 1) That the staff report titled “Request for Demolition of Dwellings, 9100 Woodbine Avenue and 9084 Woodbine Avenue, ” dated March 22, 2011, be received; and, 2) That Council has no objection to the demolition of the identified dwellings at 9100 and 9084 Woodbine Avenue; and, 3) That in future, demolition permits for non-designated properties listed on the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest that have been reviewed by Heritage Markham and Heritage Section staff, and have been determined by both not to be of cultural heritage significance will not require Council review and approval, and the Chief Building Official is delegated authority to issue such permits; and, 4) That this resolution be sent to the Council meeting of March 22, 2011; and further, 5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1) That the Terms of Reference for the Thornhill Area Revitalization Working Group endorsed by Council on March 1, 2011 be amended to increase the composition of Members from the Surrounding Residential Community and Members from the Local Business Community from three (3) to four (4).

That the Terms of Reference for the Thornhill Area Revitalization Working Group approved by Council on March 1, 2011 be reconsidered by Council at this time.

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

That By-laws 2011-74 to 2011-76 and By-laws 2011-78 to 2011-80 be given three readings and enacted; and, That By-law 2011-77 be

That Council rise from in-camera session and report. (9:50 p.m.)

1) That the confidential report dated February 2, 2011 from the Town Solicitor and Treasurer regarding a solicitor-client privileged matter, be received; and, 2) That staff be authorized and directed to take the actions recommended in this report.

1) That the confidential staff report dated March 22, 2011 titled Consent and Minor Variance Appeals, 8 Grandview Boulevard, B/37/10, A/122/10 & A/123/10, be received; and, 2) That Council direct the Town Solicitor and Staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Hearing to oppose the appeal regarding the Consent and Minor Variance applications for 8 Grandview Boulevard (B/37/10, A/122/10 & A/123/10); and further, 3) That Staff be authorized and directed to take actions set out in this report.

1) That the confidential report dated March 11, 2011 from the Town Solicitor and Chief Administrative Officer entitled “58 Main Street (Markham) – Parkland Contribution Settlement” be received; and, 2) That Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this report.

1) That the Corporation of the Town of Markham (Corporation) ratify the portion of the CUPE Inside and Outside Collective Agreements save and except those articles relating to health and dental benefits and as agreed to on February 9, 2011 by the negotiation committees appointed by the Corporation and CUPE and subsequently ratified by the CUPE membership on February 22, 2011; and 2) That the Corporation of the Town of Markham (Corporation) ratify the reminder of the CUPE Inside and Outside Collective Agreements specifically those articles relating to health and dental benefits and as agreed to on February 9, 2011 by the negotiation committees appointed by the Corporation and CUPE and subsequently ratified by the CUPE membership on February 22, 2011; and further, 3) That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1) That the Town of Markham implement a total general wage increase for non-union staff and elected officials of 2.35% effective April 1, 2010; 2.35% effective April 1, 2011; and 3% effective April 1, 2012; and, 2) That the Town of Markham implement the benefit improvements for non-union staff and elected officials as presented by the Director of Human Resources during the in-camera portion of the March 22, 2011 Council meeting; and further 3) That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That By-law 2011-81 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2011-81 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of March 22, 2011. (Council Meeting No. 6, 2011) By-law

That the meeting do adjourn.