The Markham Record

COUNCIL

December 14, 2010

Who was there

Present (4): Alan Ho, Jim Jones, Joe Li, Frank Scarpitti

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (19 motions)

16 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on November 23 & 24, 2010, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu, seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Carried
1) That the Town of Markham accept the sword from Governor General’s Horse Guards (GGHG) with honours; and, 2) That Council thank Members of the Organizing Committee for the Celebration of the Markham Troop of Cavalry raised 200 years ago by Markham resident John Button in 1810, including: Councillor Carolina Moretti Mr. Craig McOuat Mr. Bob McTaggart Mr. David Tsubouchi Lieutenant-Colonel Glenn Develiadis Honorary Colonel David Friesen Lieutenant-Colonel (R) John Burns Lieutenant-Colonel (R) Jeff Dorfman Lieutenant-Colonel (R) Kirk Corkery Major Christopher Stewardson
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That Report No. 1 – General Committee comprised of 13 items be received and adopted, except Item No. 12. (See following Item No. 12) (1) ADVISORY BOARD AND COMMITTEE RESIGNATION (16.24) 1) That the resignation of Ms. Tara Sermer from the Animal Care Committee be received with regret and a letter of appreciation be forwarded.
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu, seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
Carried
That Report No. 2 – Development Services Committee comprised of 9 items be received and adopted, except Item No. 1. (See following Item No. 1) (1) RECOMMENDATION REPORT STREET NAMES FOR PHASE 1 OF DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TM-070003 (TIMES GROUP INC.) SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7 EAST OF WARDEN AVENUE (SU 07 133313) (10.14) Report Attachment 1) That the following recommendation from the December 13, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting be
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
Deferred
That the matter entitled “Street names for Phase 1 of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-070003 (Times Group Inc.), South side of Highway 7, east of Warden Avenue,” be
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
Deferred
That Report No. 3 – Development Services Public Meeting comprised of 2 items be received and adopted. (1) B. MCGREGOR DEVELOPMENTS LTD. 57 AND 59 BRIDLEFIELD LANE BLOCKS 90 AND 91, PLAN 65M-3168 NORTH OF 16TH AVENUE, WEST OF STONEBRIDGE DRIVE APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO FACILITATE A 7 SINGLE DETACHED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON A PRIVATE ROAD (ZA 07 110709) (10.5) Report Attachment 1) That the correspondence from Pat & Linda Cubellis, Zingzhong Chen & Xiaojuan Kang, Leoncia & Maria Teresita Co, William Chan & Siu Fun Ng and Stuart Taylor and Pauline King- Taylor be received; and, 2) That the report entitled “Preliminary Report, B. McGregor Developments Ltd., 57 and 59 Bridlefield Lane, Blocks 90 and 91, Plan 65M-3168, North of 16 th Avenue, west of Stonebridge Drive, Application for zoning by-law amendment to facilitate a 7 single detached unit development on a private road , File No.: ZA 07 110709”, dated December 13, 2010 be received; and, 3) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on December 13, 2010, with respect to the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be received; and, 4) That the application by B. McGregor Developments Ltd. to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved; and further, 5) That the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be finalized and enacted without further notice.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
Carried
That Council receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following manner:
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu, seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Referred
That By-laws 2011-2 to 2011-4 and By-laws 2011-7 to 2011-13 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2011-2 A by-law to approve the expropriation of land and the taking of all steps necessary to obtain the possession of those lands (Lands near Enterprise Boulevard). By-law BY-LAW 2011-3 A by-law to amend Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Appointment By-law 2002-178 and Parking By-law 2005-188 (Update the list for Enforcement Officers, Parking Enforcement Agencies and Tagging Locations). By-law BY-LAW 2011-4 A by-law to amend By-law 2004-196, as amended (Main Street Residence Inc., 34 Main Street South Unionville - To remove (H) Hold provision to permit the construction of a retirement residence). By-law OMB approved By-law 2011-5 (For information only to facilitate the assignment of a by-law number) : BY-LAW 2011-5 A by-law to amend By-law 83-73, as amended (Cesaroni Holdings Limited, 10757, 10759 and 10761 Woodbine Avenue – To permit a small scale commercial/office building). (Approved by OMB on October 25, 2010) (Communication No. 2-2011) By-law BY-LAW 2011-7 A by-law to authorize temporary borrowing to meet the expenditures of the Town of Markham until taxes are collected and other revenues received during the year 2011 (2011 Temporary Borrowing By-law). (Item No. 3, Report No. 1) By-law BY-LAW 2011-8 A by-law to authorize the 2011 interim tax levy. (Item No. 5, Report No. 1) By-law BY-LAW 2011-9 A by-law to amend By-law to amend By-law No. 2002-284, bei
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act , Council resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following matters (1:52 p.m.): (1) MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING - NOVEMBER 23 AND 24, 2010 [Section 239 (2) (g)] (2) A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND [Section 239 (2) (c)] (3) A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND [Section 239 (2) (c)] (4) A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND [Section 239 (2) (c)] (5) MINOR VARIANCE OMB APPEAL - CHERISH INTEGRATED SERVICES 431 ALDEN ROAD, A/109/10 (10.12 AND 10.0) [Section 239 (2) (f)] (6) LABOUR RELATION MATTERS (11.0) [Section 239 (2) (d)]
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
Carried
That Council rise from in-camera session and report. (2:48 p.m.)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
Carried
1) That the minutes of the in-camera Council meeting held on December 23 and 24, 2010, be confirmed.
Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Carried
1) That the confidential report entitled “Milliken Community Centre – Ground Lease Renewal with McDonalds Restaurants of Canada Limited” be received for information purposes; and, 2) That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.
Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
1) That the confidential report dated December 8, 2010 from the Town Solicitor regarding a proposed acquisition of property be received; and, 2) That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
Carried
1) That the confidential report titled “Minor Variance OMB Appeal, Cherish Integrated Services, 431 Alden Road, A/109/10”, be received; and, 2) That the Town Solicitor and Town staff be instructed not to attend the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing respecting a minor variance appeal for 431 Alden Road; and further, 3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi, seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Carried
1) That Council approve the mandate for 2010 Collective Bargaining between The Corporation of Town of Markham and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 905, Inside and Outside Units, as presented during the in-camera meeting of Council on December 14, 2010.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That Resolution No. 1 regarding the Town of Markham implementing a general wage increase for non-union staff of 2% effective April 1, 2010, be adopted.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Carried
That Resolution No. 2 regarding the Town of Markham implementing a benefit enhancement for non-union staff of $30,000 per year for three consecutive years effective April 1, 2010, be adopted.
Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon, seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
Carried
That By-law 2011-6 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2011-6 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of December 14, 2010. (Council Meeting No. 2, 2010) By-law
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the meeting do adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu, seconded by Councillor Howard Shore
Carried

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