COUNCIL

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 8, 2011, be adopted.

That the presentation of Treasurer Joel Lustig regarding the 2011 Budget be received. (For 2011 Budget adoption, see Other New/Other Businesses 2)

1) That the following delegation in opposition to the Shops on Steeles development application currently under appeal at the Ontario Municipal Board be received: 1. Gary Kay 2. David Shiner, Councillor, City of Toronto 3. Sharon Schranz 4. Alan Diner, President, German Mills Residents’ Association 5. Mary E. Cook 6. Ellen Lowcock 7. Brian Chadderton 8. Tony Hsiung 9. Karen Cilevitz 10. Brahm Satov 11. Eileen Liasi, Member, Shops on Steeles Working Group 12. Gerald Diner, Chair, Shops on Steeles Working Group 13. Alan Myers 14. Peggy Granatstein, Member, German Mills Residents’ Association 15. Paul Fink 16. Bob James 17. Marion Matthias; and, 2) That the letter dated March 1, 2011 from Mr. Peter Shurman, MPP Thornhill, providing comments with respect to the Shops on Steeles development application be received.

That the petition signed by approximately 54 residents outlining their opposition to the Shops on Steeles development application currently under appeal at the Ontario Municipal Board be received.

That Report No. 13 – General Committee comprised of 3 items be received and adopted, except Item No. 3. (See following Item No. 3) (1) STATUS OF CAPITAL PROJECTS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (7.0) Report Exhibit A B C 1) That the report entitled “Status of Capital Projects as of November 30, 2010” be received; and, 2) That $10.65M from closed capital projects be transferred to the sources of funding as listed on Exhibit A; and further, 3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That Report No. 14 – Development Services Committee comprised of 5 items be received and adopted, except Item No. 5. (See following Item No. 5) (1) RECOMMENDATION REPORT MILLIKEN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT INSTITUTIONAL USES CONSISTING OF A RETIREMENT HOME, LONG TERM CARE FACILITY AND AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY AT 31, 67 & 73 OLD KENNEDY ROAD AND 4550 & 4576 STEELES AVENUE FILES: OP 10 120215 AND ZA 10 120216 (10.3 AND 10.5) Report Attachments 1) That the staff report entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Milliken Development Corporation, Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit institutional uses consisting of a retirement home, long term care facility and an assisted living facility at 31, 67 & 73 Old Kennedy Road and 4550 & 4576 Steeles Avenue”, be received; and, 2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on September 14, 2010 with respect to the proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, be received; and, 3) That the application submitted by Milliken Development Corporation to amend the Official Plan, be approved, and the draft Official Plan amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and, 4) That the application submitted by Milliken Development Corporation to amend the Zoning By-law, be endorsed in principle, and the proposed Zoning By-law amendment be brought forward to Council for enactment once the applicant has provided additional

That Report No. 15 – Development Services Public Meeting comprised of 1 item be received and adopted. (1) PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO DEVELOPMENT FEE AND BUILDING FEE BY-LAWS (10.0) Report Attachment A Attachment B 1) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on February 22, 2011, with respect to the proposed amendments to the Development and Building Fee By-laws 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 By-law 2009-160 be repealed and the attached “By-law respecting Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections,” attached as Attachment “B”, be enacted; and further, 4) That the By-laws come into force and take effect on March 2, 2011. (By-laws 2011-61 and 2011-62)

That Report No. 16 – General Committee comprised of 7 items be received and adopted. (1) APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY BOARDS/COMMITTEES (16.24) 1) That Councillor Carolina Moretti be appointed to the Friends of the Markham Museum Board with a term ending November 30, 2014.

That Report No. 17 – Development Services Committee comprised of 1 item be received and adopted. (1) MARKHAM LIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES - FEBRUARY 10 AND FEBRUARY 22, 2011 (16.24) Feb 10 Minutes Feb 22 Minutes 1) That the minutes of the Markham Live Committee meetings held February 10 and February 22, 2011, be received for information purposes; and, 2) That the following recommendation from the Markham Live Committee meeting held on February 10, 2011 be endorsed: “That due to time constraints and the specialized nature of the work required, the Town, pursuant to section 7 1 (g) of the Town’s purchasing by-law negotiate a contract for the supply of goods or services without a competitive process “where it is in the Town’s best interest not to solicit a competitive bid” and section 7 1 (h) which states “where it necessary or in the best interests of the Town to acquire non-standard items or Consulting and Professional Services from a preferred supplier or from a supplier who has a proven track record with the Town in terms of pricing, quality and services”, retain the following preferred suppliers at a cost of $62,500, for an evaluation of the feasibility of the proposed Markham International Sports Training Academy (MISTA): Adamson (in progress) $30,000. Cannon Design (in progress) $10,000. Morrissey Consulting (in progress) $5,000. AJ Hooker – Quantity Surveyors $5,000. Lang Marketing Network –Naming Rights $7,500. ASBell Consulting – Revenue, Operating Expense analysis $5,000.”;

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

1) That the following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham: - Purple Day (Promote epilepsy awareness) (March 26, 2011) - Chinese Stem Cell Awareness Month (March 2011) - Elder Abuse Awareness Month (June 2011); and, 2) That the Communications and Community Relations Department be requested to publish the above proclamations in the local newspapers.

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 Wednesday, March 23, 2011 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 Frank Scarpitti and the Honourable Sahebzada A. Khan, Consul General of Pakistan in Toronto, to raise the flag of Pakistan.

Notices of Proposed Sale Town of Markham Proposed Sale of Surplus Real Property (Pursuant to By-law 178-96) 1) That the notice of proposed sale for the Town own lands legally described as P art of Parts 10 and 11 and Parts 12, 13 and 18, 65R-20360 , be confirmed. (In-Camera Item No. 2)

1) That the report dated March 1, 2011 entitled, “2011 Budget” be received; and, 2) That Council approve the 2011 Operating Budgets for Town services which totals $164,637,871, (excluding prior year surplus/deficit) the principle components of which are detailed on Appendix 1; and, 3) That gross operating expenditures of $164,637,871, (excluding prior year surplus/deficit) be funded from the following sources: ; and, 4) That Council approve the 2011 Capital Budget that totals $73,116,200 the funding details of which are listed in Appendix 2; and, 5) That Council approve the 2011 Planning & Design Budget that totals $6,964,473, (excluding prior year surplus/deficit) the principle components of which are detailed on Appendix 4; and, 6) That Council approve the 2011 Engineering Budget that totals $6,081,694, (excluding prior year surplus/deficit) the principle components of which are detailed on Appendix 5; and, 7) That Council approve the 2011 Building Standards Budget that totals $7,422,520, (excluding prior year surplus/deficit) the principle components of which are detailed on Appendix 6; and, 8) That upon finalization of the 2010 audited financial statements, the 2011 Operating, Waterworks, Planning & Design, Engineering and Building Standards budgets be adjusted to reflect the 2010 operating results; and, 9) That a copy of the budgets be made available to the public through the Clerk’s Department and each of the Markham Public Libraries; and, 10) That the “Additional Finan

That Council consider the 2011 Budget immediately following the presentation with respect thereto. (See Presentation Item No. 3).

1) That approval be given to Councillor Alex Chiu to attend the “No-Dig” conference being held on March 27 to 31, 2011 in Washington D.C.; and, 2) That the expenses related to the attendance of the conference be charged to the Waterworks Conferences Budget Account No. 760-998-5200.

That By-laws 2011-59 to 2011-70 and By-laws 2011-72 and 2011-73 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2011-59 A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 191 (Milliken Development Corporation, 31, 67 and 73 Old Kennedy Road and 4550 and 4576 Steeles Avenue - to permit institutional uses consisting of a retirement home, long term care facility and an assisted living facility) (Item No. 1, Report No. 14) By-law

That, in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act , Council resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following matters (9:36 p.m.): 1. MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 8, 2011 2. PROPERTY MATTER PART OF PARTS 10 AND 11 AND PARTS 12, 13 AND 18, 65R-20360 (8.2) 3. LITIGATION MATTER (10.0)

That Council rise from in-camera session and report. (11:07 p.m.)

1) That the minutes of the in-camera Council meeting held on February 8, 2011, be confirmed.

1) That the confidential report dated February 25, 2011 from the Town Solicitor and Commissioner of Development Services regarding the property legally described as Part of Parts 10 and 11 and Parts 12, 13 and 18 on 65R-20360 be received; and, 2) That the property legally described as Part of Parts 10 and 11 and Parts 12, 13 and 18 on 65R-20360 be declared surplus to Town purposes; and further, 3) That staff be authorized and directed to take the actions necessary to give effect to this report.

1) That the confidential report dated February 28, 2011 from the Town Solicitor and Commissioner of Development Services regarding a litigation matter be received; and, 2) That Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out at Council’s March 1, 2010 in-camera session.

That By-law 2011-71 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2011-71 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of March 1, 2011. (Council Meeting No. 5, 2011) By-law

That the meeting do adjourn.