COUNCIL

That the Minutes of the Council Meetings held on December 7 and 14, 2010, be adopted.

That Council thank the Markham Santa Claus Parade Committee members and the Town of Markham staff for organizing a successful 2010 parade.

That the delegation Mo Shahlavi regarding the demolition of the dwelling at 352 Main Street North, Markham, be received.

That the following delegations in support of the anticipated motion being introduced by Regional Councillor Joe Li regarding “Maclean’s Magazine ‘Too Asian’ Article” be received: - Albert Fong, Digest Central - Joseph Tsang, Markham resident - Adam Poon, Markham resident - Joseph Remisiar - Alick Sin - Nirmala Armstrong, Wizmers Ratepayers Association.

That Council hear the delegations regarding “Maclean’s Magazine ‘Too Asian’ Article”.

That Report No. 4 – General Committee comprised of 1 item be received and adopted. (1) TORONTO 2015 PAN/PARAPAN AMERICAN GAMES MARKHAM VENUES (6.0) That the Town of Markham decline the request from the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games to undertake a formal proposal to be considered as a backup for the 2015 Pan Am Soccer Stadium.

That Report No. 5 – General Committee comprised of 7 items be received and adopted, except Item Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 6. (See following Item Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 6) (1) AWARD OF TENDER 006-T-10 STEELCASE ROAD EAST SANITARY SEWER REPAIR (7.12.1) Report 1) That the report entitled “Award of Tender 006-T-10 Steelcase Road East Sanitary Sewer Repair” be received; and, 2) That the contract for tender 006-T-10 Steelcase Road East Sanitary Sewer Repair be awarded to the sole bidder, Tectonic Infrastructure Inc., in the amount of $396,813.84 inclusive of HST; and, 3) That a contingency be established in the amount of $29,603.40 inclusive of HST to cover any additional construction costs; and, 4) That the award be funded from the Sewer System Upgrade Program account #053-6150-8334-005 of the Town’s 2008 Capital Budget in the amount of $426,417.24 inclusive of HST; and further, 5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the Celebrate Markham Events funding for Black History Month be amended to increase the amount from $2,000 to $3,000 for the year 2011.

That Report No. 6 – Development Services Committee comprised of 5 items be received and adopted. (1) ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF PLANS OF SUBDIVISION REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65R-23852 PARTS 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21 AND 22, 65R-23901 PART 6, 65R-27985 PARTS 2, 3, 4, 17, 21, 24 AND 29 65M-3975, 65M-3642,65M-3875, 65R-27692 PART 7 65M-3998, 65M-3761, 65M-4040, 65M-3960, 65M-3789 65M-3713, 65M-3780, 65M-3719, 65R-25680 PART 1, 65R-26254 PART 1, 65R-26537 PARTS 1 TO 10, AND 65R-26540 PARTS 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 (10.7) Report Attachment 1) That the report entitled “Acceptance for Maintenance of Plans of Subdivision” Registered Plan Numbers 65R-23852 Parts 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21 and 22, 65R-23901 Part 6, 65R-27985 Parts 2, 3, 4, 17, 21, 24 and 29, 65M-3975, 65R-27692 Part 7,65M-3642, 65M-3875, 65M-3998, 65M-3761, 65M-4040, 65M-3960, 65M-3789, 65M-3713, 65M-3780, 65M-3719, 65R-25680 Part 1, 65R-26254 Part 1, 65R-26537 Parts 1 to 10, and 65R-26540 Parts 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11, dated January 18, 2011 be received; and, 2) That the municipal services in Subdivision Registered Plan numbers 65R-23852 Parts 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21 and 22, 65R-23901 Part 6, 65R-27985 Parts 2, 3, 4, 17, 21, 24 and 29, 65M-3975, 65M-3642, 65M-3875, 65R-27692 Part7, 65M-3998, 65M-3761, 65M-4040, 65M-3960, 65M-3789, 65M-3713, 65M-3780, 65M-3719, 65R-25680 Part 1, 65R-26254 Part 1, 65R-26537 Parts 1 to 10, and 65R-26540 Parts 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11, be accepted for Maintenance; and, 3) That by-l

That Report No. 7 – General Committee comprised of 3 items be received and adopted, except Item Nos. 2 and 3. (See following Item Nos. 2 and 3) (1) APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY BOARDS/COMMITTEES (16.24) 1) That the appointment of Allan Tam, Markham School Board Trustee, to the Mayor’s Youth Task Force for the term ending November 30, 2014 be confirmed; and, 2) That the appointment of Ada Yeung, Markham School Board Trustee, to the Markham Theatre Board for the term ending November 30, 2014 be confirmed.

That Council re-consider Item No. 3 entitled "Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games - Markham Venues" to allow an opportunity for Councillor Valerie Burke to vote on the matter.

1) That consideration of the matter entitled “ 20 Peter Street - Cladding and Window Issues, Site Plan Approval Application, File No. SC 10 111677” be

That Council waive rules of procedure to allow for re-consideration of the matter regarding 20 Peter Street, previously considered by Council on November 23 & 24, 2010.

1) That consideration of the following motion entitled “Maclean’s Magazine ‘Too Asian’ Article – Request for Apology” be

That Council consent to the introduction of a motion entitled “Maclean’s Magazine ‘Too Asian’ Article – Request for Apology”.

That Council receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following manner: Received 6-2011 Sameer Thaver – Forwarding a request to proclaim May 28 as “Lali Vij Day” in the Town of Markham and to include designation of “Lali Vij Way” to the street known as “Highgate Drive”. Lali Vij was a pioneer in the world of South Asian radio and television broadcasting. (12.2.6) Letter

That the delegation of Sameer Thaver to support his request to proclaim May 28 as “Lali Vij Day” in the Town of Markham and to include designation of “Lali Vij Way” to the street known as “Highgate Drive”, be received; and, That Communication No. 6-2011 with respect thereto be

That Council consider Communication No. 6-2011 immediately following the delegation of Sameer Thaver to support his request to proclaim May 28 as “Lali Vij Day” in the Town of Markham and to include designation of “Lali Vij Way” to the street known as “Highgate Drive”.

That Communication No. 8-2011 be

1) That the following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham: - Philippine Week (June 12 to 19, 2011); and, 2) That a flag-raising ceremony for Philippine Week be held at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre to jointly raise the Canadian and Philippine flags on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.; and, 3) That the Philippine flag be raised at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre flagpole for the duration of Philippine Week; and further, 4) That the Communications and Community Relations Department be requested to publish the above proclamation in the local newspapers.

1) That Council appoint Dave Conway, Rob Kadlowski, Tony Lamanna and Eddie Mariani as Directors of the Board of Management for the Unionville Business Improvement Area for a term to expire November 30, 2014; and, 2) That Councillor Don Hamilton and Regional Councillor Jim Jones be appointed as directors of the Board of Management for the Unionville Business Improvement Area for a term to expire November 30, 2014.

That Council consent to the introduction of a motion regarding the appointment of Markham Council members as directors of the Board of Management for the Unionville Business Improvement Area.

1) That the 36,000 square foot field house/gymnasium facility for badminton replace the triple gym identified in the Integrated Leisure Master Plan for the Milliken Mills Community Centre and Library; and, 2) That staff report back on the expansion and renovation of Milliken Mills Community Centre and Library in relation to the Library, Change Rooms for the Pool area, fitness, Youth and Senior Space.

1) That Council authorize an upset limit of $51,000.00 to undertake the following items to complete the Markham International Training & Event Centre concept (MITA): a. Complete the concept design, site plan design, retail and estimated construction costs. b. Refine the sports architecture and programming of the multi-purpose, multi-cultural and multi-purpose sports training facility. c. Develop the business plan and revenue generation, input on governance structure and suggested management philosophy. d. Investigate the economic impact, the naming rights revenue architecture and partnership engineering. e. Investigate potential tenants for retail, facilities, office and hotel. f. Begin reach for potential investors to formulate a public private partnership. MOTION

That By-laws 2011-14 to 2011-48 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2011-14 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3642 as public highway, Part of Lot 18, Concession 8 and Part of Block 14, Plan 65M-3103 (Greensborough Town Centre Limited) - Bur Oak Avenue, Chancery Road, Orchard View Road, Delray Drive and Greensborough Village Circle. (Item No. 1, Report No. 6) By-law

That, in accordance with Section 239 of the Municipal Act , Council resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following matters (10:25 p.m.): - MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING - DECEMBER 14, 2010 - A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (8.1) - ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE - LABOUR RELATIONS

That Council rise from in-camera session and report. (11:02 p.m.)

1) That the minutes of the in-camera Council meeting held on December 14, 2010, be confirmed.

1) That the confidential report dated January 18, 2011 from the Town Solicitor and Director of Engineering be received for information; and, 2) That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.

That Resolution No. 1 regarding benefits for the Professional Firefighters Association (MPFFA) Collective Agreement be adopted.

That Resolution Nos. 2 and 3 regarding wages and all other terms for the Professional Firefighters Association (MPFFA) Collective Agreement be adopted.

That By-law 2011-49 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2011-49 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of January 25, 2011. (Council Meeting No. 4, 2011) By-law

That the meeting do adjourn.