The Markham Record

Council Meeting

May 14, 2019

Who was there

Present (10): Amanda Yeung Collucci, Alan Ho, Keith Irish, Jim Jones, Andrew Keyes, Isa Lee, Joe Li, Reid McAlpine, Karen Rea, 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 (57 motions)

56 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 30, 2019, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
Carried
That the request for the City of Markham for a Temporary Extension Liquor application be received and approved, subject to the following: compliance with all applicable by-laws, regulations and City requirements with respect to temporary facilities; and further, that Paid Duty officers be retained by Jakes on Main Pub & Grille during the Unionville Festival on Friday, May 31, 2019, 10:00 pm to Saturday, June 1, 2019, 2:00 am, and; from Saturday, June 1, 2019, 10:00 pm to Sunday, June 2, 2019, 2:00 am.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the request for the City of Markham for a Temporary Extension Liquor application be received and approved, subject to compliance with all applicable by-laws, regulations and City requirements with respect to temporary facilities.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the request for the City of Markham for a Special Occasion Permit be received and approved, subject to compliance with all applicable by-laws, regulations and City requirements for special occasion permits with respect to temporary facilities, and further; That the City of Markham recognize the Markham Fair as an event of "Municipal Significance".
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the memorandum dated May 14, 2019 from the Commissioner of Development Services regarding the Hold Removal By-Law for Hiralal and Monmohan Kuman, 54 Lee Avenue, be received.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the request for the City of Markham for a Special Occasion Liquor permit be received and approved, subject to the following: compliance with all applicable by-laws, regulations and City requirements with respect to temporary facilities; and, that Paid Duty officers be retained by The Duchess of Markham during the Markham Village Music Festival from Friday, June 14, 2019, 6:00 pm to Saturday, June 15, 2019, 2:00 am, and further; that a road closure permit be obtained from the City of Markham to close the street as required for the Markham Village Music Festival and the Markham Auto Classic.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the request for the City of Markham for a Special Occasion Liquor permit be received and approved, subject to the following: compliance with all applicable by-laws, regulations and City requirements with respect to temporary facilities; and, furhter that a road closure permit be obtained from the City of Markham to close the street as required for the Markham Village Music Festival.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the memorandum dated May 9, 2019 from the Commissioner of Development Services regarding "2522584 Ontario Inc., Zoning By-law Amendment Application, Eight Townhouse Dwellings on the east side of Marydale Avenue, Supplementary Information", be received.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the request for the City of Markham for a Special Occasion Permit be received and approved, subject to the following : compliance with all applicable by-laws, regulations and City requirements for special occasion permits with respect to temporary facilities, and that Paid Duty officers be retained by the Unionville Village Festival on Friday, May 31, 2019, 7:00 pm to Saturday, June 1, 2019, 1:00 am; and from Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 2. That the City of Markham recognize the Unionville Village Festival as an event of "Municipal Significance".
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the communication dated May 14, 2019 from Mohammed Rahman regarding "Request for 2nd Statutory Public Meeting for Application for Zoning Change on Marydale Avenue", be received.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the following proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: Nursing Week - May 6-12, 2019
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted (Items 1, 2 and 4), save and except for Item 8.1.3. See Item 8.1.3 for Council's decision on this matter.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the staff report entitled “Heritage Designation By-law Amendments, Legal Descriptions”, dated April 29, 2019, be received; and, That the heritage designation by-laws for the following municipal property addresses be amended to reflect their current legal descriptions: 33 Artisan Trail (formerly 10372 Woodbine Ave.) 37 Artisan Trail (formerly 10271 Woodbine Ave.) 39 Artisan Trail (formerly 10327 Woodbine Ave.) 17 Campus Close (formerly 10521 Woodbine Ave.) 43 Castleview Crescent (formerly 10077 Woodbine Ave.) 18 Cecil Nichols Ave. (formerly 10510 Woodbine Ave.) 20 Mackenzie Stand Avenue (formerly 8083 Warden Ave.) 99 YMCA Boulevard (formerly 7996 Kennedy Rd.) 819 Bur Oak Avenue (formerly 9483 McCowan Rd.) 226 Edward Jefferys Avenue (formerly 9462 Hwy. 48) 11 Heritage Corners Lane (formerly 9251 Hwy. 48) 8 Wismer Place (formerly 10391 Woodbine Ave.) 2 Alexander Hunter Place (formerly 31 Helen Ave.) 2665 Bur Oak Avenue (formerly 7006 16 th Ave.) 60 Dame Gruev Drive (formerly 6297 Major Mackenzie Dr.) 8 Green Hollow Court (formerly 9642 9 th Line) 1 Kalvinster Drive (formerly 6937 Hwy. 7) 28 Pike Lane (formerly 9451 9 th Line) 527 William Forster Road (formerly 8882 Reesor Rd.) 9899 Markham Road (formerly 9899 Hwy. 48) 28 Busch Avenue (formerly 4672 Kennedy Road) 128 Harbord Street (formerly 4672 Kenney Road) 10000 Kennedy Road (formerly Part of Lot 20, Concession 5) 14 Heritage Corners Lane (formerly 11022 Kennedy Rd.) 45 Stollery Pond Crescent (formerly 4075 Major Mackenzi
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the staff report titled “Recommendation Report, Update on Planning for the Ontario Heritage Conference 2020”, dated April 29, 2019, be received; and, That Councillor Karen Rea and Councillor Reid McAlpine be appointed to Markham’s Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the Ontario Heritage Conference 2020; and, That up to $5,000 be allocated from the Heritage Preservation Account (087 2800 115) for promotional material that will be used at the 2019 Ontario Heritage Conference and that any unused funding be returned to the Heritage Preservation Account; and, further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 2522584 Ontario Inc., Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to permit eight (8) townhouse dwellings on the east side of Marydale Avenue, west of Markham Road and south of Denison Street (Ward 7) File No. ZA 18 229047”, be received; and, That the deputations of Atiq Farooqui, Surya Narayan, Joe Purushuttam, Hasim Bakash, Nabil Alsaydali, Mohammed Rahman, and Andrew Walker be received; and, That the communications of Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd. and the South Markham Residents' & Rate Payers' Association be received; and That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 2522584 Ontario Inc., to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved in principle and that the draft By-law attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted at the May 14, 2019 Council meeting without further notice; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a development agreement, to satisfy the requirements of the Holding (H) provision attached to the zoning by-law amendment, in a form and content satisfactory to the Director of Planning Urban Design and the City Solicitor; and, That the applicant be required to install evergreen plantings along the south side of the development between the adjacent properties to provide additional screening, where feasible; and, That Council assign servicing allocation for up to 8 townhouse dwellings; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this reso
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted (Items 1,2 and 3), save and except for 8.2.4. See Item 8.2.4 for Council's decision on this matter.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled “Award of Tender 190-T-18 Play Equipment Replacement & Site Work at Various Parks” be received; and, That the contract for Tender 190-T-18 Play Equipment Replacement & Site work at Various Parks be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, TDI International Ag Inc. dba Eco Blue Systems, in the amount of $1,280,177.87, inclusive of HST; and, That a 10% contingency in the amount of $128,017.79 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That the award in the amount of $1,408,195.66 ($1,280,177.87 + $128,017.79) be funded from projects #18234 Playstructure Replacement and #18235 Playstructure Rubberized Surface Replacement with available budget of $1,284,940.00; and, That the above two projects be consolidated into one project under project 18234 Playstructure and Rubberized Surface Replacement; and, That the budget shortfall in the amount of $123,255.66 ($1,284,940 - $1,408,195.66) be funded from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. ​
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled “Award of Request for Proposal 009-R-19 Food Services for the Markham Civic Centre be received; and, That Request for Proposal 009-R-19 Food Services for Anthony Roman Centre be awarded to the highest ranked / highest revenue bidder, 10694835 Canada Inc. (Caterable) for a term of five (5) years; and, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with 10694835 Canada Inc. (Caterable) in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Corporate Services; and, That the $45,000.00 fixed annual revenue be credited to account # 890 890 8902 Cafeteria Revenue; and, That 10694835 Canada Inc. (Caterable) be responsible for payment of property taxes based on the annual assessed value for provision of food services, in the approximate annual amount of $2,000; and, That the Treasurer and Senior Manager of Procurement & Accounts Payable be authorized to extend the contract for an additional five (5) years commencing in year six (6) of this agreement; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. ​
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report titled “Asset Management Policy” be received; and, That Council approve the Asset Management Policy provided in Attachment 1; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. ​
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the correspondence from Kimberley Kawn, Unionville Historical Society and Jóska Zérczi, Unionville Residents Association, be received; and, That Council re-classify, amalgamate or dissolve the ABCs as outlined in the revised Appendix “F” as of June 30, 2019, save and except the Senior Hall of Fame Committee which shall remain in place until November 2019, and extend its sincere thanks to all citizen appointees and City staff liaisons of these ABCs for their contributions to Markham over the years, and, That a panel of City staff conduct interviews for all ABCs, save and except for, the Heritage Markham Committee, Committee of Adjustment and the Library Board, and present a slate of candidates to Council for approval on an as needed basis; and, That the German Mills Meadow and Natural Habitat Liaison Committee be added to the list of ABCs to remain as is as outlined in revised Appendix “E”; and further, That Council approve the following appointments: German Mills Meadow and Natural Habitat Liaison Committee Regional Councillor Jack Heath Councillor Keith Irish Waste Diversion Committee Regional Councillor Jack Heath Regional Councillor Joe Li Councillor Reid McAlpine Councillor Khalid Usman Information Markham Regional Councillor Jack Heath 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report of the Development Services Public Meeting be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 2):
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the written submissions by Sharron Morton, Arlene Randall, and Clara and Raymond Tso to the May 7, 2019 Development Services Public Meeting, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the outdoor storage of motor vehicles including licensed charter buses at 332 and 338 John Street (Ward 1) File No. ZA 18 231295”, be received; That the deputations made at the May 7, 2019, Development Services Public Meeting by Alena Gotz, and Brian Korson, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the outdoor storage of motor vehicles including licensed charter buses at 332 and 338 John Street (Ward 1) File No. ZA 18 231295”, be received; That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Can-Am Express, C/O Haley Planning Solutions, Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment Application to permit the outdoor storage of motor vehicles including licensed charter buses at 332 and 338 John Street (Ward 1) File No. ZA 18 231295” dated April 29, 2019, be received; and, That the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 7, 2019, with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the outdoor storage of motor vehicles including licensed charter buses at 332 and 338 John Street (Ward 1) File No. ZA 18 231295”, be received; and, That the application by Can-Am Express, to amend Zoning By-law 77-53, as amended, be approved; and, That the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 77-73, as amended, be enacted without further notice; and further
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the written submissions submitted to the May 7, 2019 Development Services Public Meeting from Angelina Choa, and Tom Wridolin, regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications by Neamsby Investments Inc., be received; and, That the deputation made at the May 7, 2019, Development Services Public Meeting by Ravl Galindo, regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications by Neamsby Investments Inc., be received; That the Development Services Commission report dated April 15, 2019, entitled “Preliminary Report, Neamsby Investments Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a two-storey building for recreational and athletic purposes with badminton as the main use, at 1375 Denison Street (Ward 8), File Nos. OP/ZA 18 177790”, be received; and, That the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 7, 2019 with respect to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, be received; and, That the applications by Neamsby Investments Inc. for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (OP/ZA 18 177790) be approved and the draft implementing Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments be finalized and enacted without further notice; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (1 Item):
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the presentation entitled ‘Provincial Consultation on Modernizing Conservation Authority Operations and Focusing Conservation Authority Development Permits on the Protection of People and Property be received’; and, That the presentation entitled ‘Provincial Consultation on Modernizing Conservation Authority Operations and Focusing Conservation Authority Development Permits on the Protection of People and Property’ form the basis of staff comments to the Province in response to ERO 013-5018 and ERO 013-4992; and further, That staff be authorized and directed do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That this matter be referred to the May 27, 2019 Development Services Committee meeting, with the provision that a meeting between Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Mayor Frank Scarpitti and staff be held prior to the Development Services Committee meeting.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
That Council consent to the introduction of a motion regarding Bill 108.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the application to remove one (1) White Birch Tree at 41 Elm Street, Markham, be approved; and, That the applicant provide for four (4) replacement trees to be planted on 41 Elm Street in a size and native species deemed appropriate by staff, by September 30, 2021; and, That replanting to occur in coordination with the prospective development project on the site and that the applicant must apply for an extension if they cannot meet this deadline, and further, That the recommendation is based on the unique characteristics of this case only and is not intended to be precedent setting nor to be used as a basis for future cases.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That Council consider the matter of "Recommendation from the April 30, 2019 Licensing Committee Hearing (41 Elm Street)" immediately following the Deputations with respect thereto.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That Council defer a decision until such time as the applicant puts in an application to widen the driveway, and meets with City staff, to review the City's extended driveway regulations as they pertain to their property.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That Council consider the matter of "Recommendation from the April 30, 2019 Licensing Committee Hearing (123 Highland Park Blvd.)" immediately following the Deputations with respect thereto.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the application to remove one (1) Spruce Tree at 20 Roman Road, Markham, be approved; and, That the applicant provide for four (4) replacement trees on the property of 20 Roman Road or any other private property in Markham, and in a size and native species deemed appropriate by staff, by September 30, 2019, or provide a cash-in-lieu payment of$300.00 per tree; and further, That the recommendations are based on the unique characteristics of this case only and are not intended to be precedent setting nor to be used as a basis for future cases.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That By-laws 2019-59 and 2019-60 be given three readings and enacted.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
Carried
That the Confidential Council minutes of April 30, 2019 be adopted.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the following persons be appointed to the Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival Organizing Committee : Name Term Chelliah Killivalavan September 30, 2021 Jeremiah Vueyaratnam September 30, 2021 Note: The Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival Committee will have up to five (5) vacancies if Council approves the above appointments. 2. That the following persons be appointed to the Heintzman House Community Centre Board : Name Term Julia Hamilton November 30, 2021 Grace Leung November 30, 2021 Note: The Heintzman House Community Centre Board will have one (1) vacancy if Council approves the above appointments. 3. That the following persons be appointed or re-appointed to the Box Grove Community Centre Board : Name Term Chelliah Killivalavan November 30, 2022 Jeremiah Vueyaratnam November 30, 2021 Mike Hannikainen November 30, 2022 Ismail Bhayat November 30, 2022 Note: The Box Grove Community Centre Board will be operating at full complement if Council approves the above appointments.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the confidential report entitled “Stop up and Close and Declaration of Surplus of Lands within Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited’s Phase 4A Residential Subdivision Development (Blocks 7 and 8, Plan 65M-4458)” be received, and, That a By-law be enacted to stop up portions of Montague’s Lane and Lindcrest Manor, described as Blocks 7 and 8, Plan 65M-4458, City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, (the “Subject Properties”), as shown on Attachments Nos. 1 and 2 to this report; and, That in accordance with By-law 178-96 the City declare the Subject Properties surplus to municipal needs; and, That subject to No. 1 and 3, above, the Senior Manager, Real Property be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited (“Lindvest”) for a nominal sum ($1.00) and any other required documents, to effect the conveyance of the Subject Properties; and, further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the foregoing.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That By-law 2019-61 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2019-61 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 14, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the Council meeting be adjourned at 4:51 pm.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
1. That the request for the City of Markham for a Temporary Extension Liquor application be received and approved, subject to the following: a. compliance with all applicable by-laws, regulations and City requirements with respect to temporary facilities; and further, b. that Paid Duty officers be retained by Jakes on Main Pub & Grille during the Unionville Festival on Friday, May 31, 2019, 10:00 pm to Saturday, June 1, 2019, 2:00 am, and; from Saturday, June 1, 2019, 10:00 pm to Sunday, June 2, 2019, 2:00 am.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
1. That the request for the City of Markham for a Special Occasion Liquor permit be received and approved, subject to the following: a. compliance with all applicable by-laws, regulations and City requirements with respect to temporary facilities; and, b. that Paid Duty officers be retained by The Duchess of Markham during the Markham Village Music Festival from Friday, June 14, 2019, 6:00 pm to Saturday, June 15, 2019, 2:00 am, and further; 7 c. that a road closure permit be obtained from the City of Markham to close the street as required for the Markham Village Music Festival and the Markham Auto Classic.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
1. That the request for the City of Markham for a Special Occasion Liquor permit be received and approved, subject to the following: a. compliance with all applicable by-laws, regulations and City requirements with respect to temporary facilities; and, furhter b. that a road closure permit be obtained from the City of Markham to close the street as required for the Markham Village Music Festival.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
8 1. That the memorandum dated May 9, 2019 from the Commissioner of Development Services regarding "2522584 Ontario Inc., Zoning By-law Amendment Application, Eight Townhouse Dwellings on the east side of Marydale Avenue, Supplementary Information", be received.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
1. That the request for the City of Markham for a Special Occasion Permit be received and approved, subject to the following : a. compliance with all applicable by-laws, regulations and City requirements for special occasion permits with respect to temporary facilities, and b. that Paid Duty officers be retained by the Unionville Village Festival on Friday, May 31, 2019, 7:00 pm to Saturday, June 1, 2019, 1:00 am; and from Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 2. That the City of Markham recognize the Unionville Village Festival as an event of "Municipal Significance".
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
9 1. That the communication dated May 14, 2019 from Mohammed Rahman regarding "Request for 2nd Statutory Public Meeting for Application for Zoning Change on Marydale Avenue", be received.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
1. That the following proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: a. Nursing Week - May 6-12, 2019
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
1. That the staff report entitled “Heritage Designation By-law Amendments, Legal Descriptions”, dated April 29, 2019, be received; and, 10 2. That the heritage designation by-laws for the following municipal property addresses be amended to reflect their current legal descriptions: 1. 33 Artisan Trail (formerly 10372 Woodbine Ave.) 2. 37 Artisan Trail (formerly 10271 Woodbine Ave.) 3. 39 Artisan Trail (formerly 10327 Woodbine Ave.) 4. 17 Campus Close (formerly 10521 Woodbine Ave.) 5. 43 Castleview Crescent (formerly 10077 Woodbine Ave.) 6. 18 Cecil Nichols Ave. (formerly 10510 Woodbine Ave.) 7. 20 Mackenzie Stand Avenue (formerly 8083 Warden Ave.) 8. 99 YMCA Boulevard (formerly 7996 Kennedy Rd.) 9. 819 Bur Oak Avenue (formerly 9483 McCowan Rd.) 10. 226 Edward Jefferys Avenue (formerly 9462 Hwy. 48) 11. 11 Heritage Corners Lane (formerly 9251 Hwy. 48) 12. 8 Wismer Place (formerly 10391 Woodbine Ave.) 13. 2 Alexander Hunter Place (formerly 31 Helen Ave.) 14. 2665 Bur Oak Avenue (formerly 7006 16th Ave.) 15. 60 Dame Gruev Drive (formerly 6297 Major Mackenzie Dr.) 16. 8 Green Hollow Court (formerly 9642 9th Line) 17. 1 Kalvinster Drive (formerly 6937 Hwy. 7) 18. 28 Pike Lane (formerly 9451 9th Line) 19. 527 William Forster Road (formerly 8882 Reesor Rd.) 20. 9899 Markham Road (formerly 9899 Hwy. 48) 21. 28 Busch Avenue (formerly 4672 Kennedy Road) 22. 128 Harbord Street (formerly 4672 Kenney Road) 23. 10000 Kennedy Road (formerly Part of Lot 20, Concession 5) 24. 14 Heritage Corn
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
1. That the staff report titled “Recommendation Report, Update on Planning for the Ontario Heritage Conference 2020”, dated April 29, 2019, be received; and, 2. That Councillor Karen Rea and Councillor Reid McAlpine be appointed to Markham’s Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the Ontario Heritage Conference 2020; and, 12 3. That up to $5,000 be allocated from the Heritage Preservation Account (087 2800 115) for promotional material that will be used at the 2019 Ontario Heritage Conference and that any unused funding be returned to the Heritage Preservation Account; and, further, 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
1. That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 2522584 Ontario Inc., Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to permit eight (8) townhouse dwellings on the east side of Marydale Avenue, west of Markham Road and south of Denison Street (Ward 7) File No. ZA 18 229047”, be received; and, 14 2. That the deputations of Atiq Farooqui, Surya Narayan, Joe Purushuttam, Hasim Bakash, Nabil Alsaydali, Mohammed Rahman, and Andrew Walker be received; and, 3. That the communications of Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd. and the South Markham Residents' & Rate Payers' Association be received; and 4. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 2522584 Ontario Inc., to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved in principle and that the draft By-law attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted at the May 14, 2019 Council meeting without further notice; and, 5. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a development agreement, to satisfy the requirements of the Holding (H) provision attached to the zoning by-law amendment, in a form and content satisfactory to the Director of Planning Urban Design and the City Solicitor; and, 6. That the applicant be required to install evergreen plantings along the south side of the development between the adjacent properties to provide additional screening, where feasible; and, 7. That Council assign servicing allocation for up to 8 townhouse dwellings; and further, 8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
1. That the report entitled “Award of Request for Proposal 009-R-19 Food Services for the Markham Civic Centre be received; and, 16 2. That Request for Proposal 009-R-19 Food Services for Anthony Roman Centre be awarded to the highest ranked / highest revenue bidder, 10694835 Canada Inc. (Caterable) for a term of five (5) years; and, 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with 10694835 Canada Inc. (Caterable) in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Corporate Services; and, 4. That the $45,000.00 fixed annual revenue be credited to account # 890 890 8902 Cafeteria Revenue; and, 5. That 10694835 Canada Inc. (Caterable) be responsible for payment of property taxes based on the annual assessed value for provision of food services, in the approximate annual amount of $2,000; and, 6. That the Treasurer and Senior Manager of Procurement & Accounts Payable be authorized to extend the contract for an additional five (5) years commencing in year six (6) of this agreement; and further, 7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the written submissions by Sharron Morton, Arlene Randall, and Clara and Raymond Tso to the May 7, 2019 Development Services Public Meeting, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the outdoor storage of motor vehicles including 19 licensed charter buses at 332 and 338 John Street (Ward 1) File No. ZA 18 231295”, be received; 2. That the deputations made at the May 7, 2019, Development Services Public Meeting by Alena Gotz, and Brian Korson, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the outdoor storage of motor vehicles including licensed charter buses at 332 and 338 John Street (Ward 1) File No. ZA 18 231295”, be received; 3. That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Can-Am Express, C/O Haley Planning Solutions, Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment Application to permit the outdoor storage of motor vehicles including licensed charter buses at 332 and 338 John Street (Ward 1) File No. ZA 18 231295” dated April 29, 2019, be received; and, 4. That the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 7, 2019, with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the outdoor storage of motor vehicles including licensed charter buses at 332 and 338 John Street (Ward 1) File No. ZA 18 231295”, be received; and, 5. That the application by Can-Am Express, to amend Zoning By-law 77-53, as amended, be approved; and, 6. That the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 77-73, as amended, be enacted without furthe
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
20 1. That the written submissions submitted to the May 7, 2019 Development Services Public Meeting from Angelina Choa, and Tom Wridolin, regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications by Neamsby Investments Inc., be received; and, 2. That the deputation made at the May 7, 2019, Development Services Public Meeting by Ravl Galindo, regarding the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications by Neamsby Investments Inc., be received; 3. That the Development Services Commission report dated April 15, 2019, entitled “Preliminary Report, Neamsby Investments Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a two-storey building for recreational and athletic purposes with badminton as the main use, at 1375 Denison Street (Ward 8), File Nos. OP/ZA 18 177790”, be received; and, 4. That the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 7, 2019 with respect to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, be received; and, 5. That the applications by Neamsby Investments Inc. for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (OP/ZA 18 177790) be approved and the draft implementing Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments be finalized and enacted without further notice; and further, 6. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
Whereas the City of Markham supports the Province of Ontario’s decision to upload the responsibility for subways and urges the Province to proceed as expeditiously as possible to construct the Yonge Street Subway; and, 22 Whereas the Provincial Government will control the design and the location of the Richmond Hill Centre station and the Langstaff Gateway Station (407/Highway 7); and, Whereas in April, 2019, the Provincial Government announced that the Yonge Subway extension will be 1 of the 4 projects benefitting from Provincial investment in higher order transit; and, Whereas the Provincial Government has accelerated the target completion date for the Yonge Subway to be shortly after 2027; and, Whereas geotechnical and design work for the Yonge Subway extension has already commenced; Now therefore be it resolved: 1. That the Province of Ontario be requested to collaborate with the local municipalities and transit authorities to review and assess the following: a. The alignment of the Yonge Subway extension north of Longbridge; b. Burying hydro lines from Red Cedar on Highway 7, to the Valley west of Yonge Street, south of Highway 407, to open additional lands for development; c. Revising existing and proposed infrastructure, such as relocation of stormwater ponds and Highway 407 interchange ramps at Yonge Street, to create a more urban pedestrian friendly environment; d. Studying the urban realm, densification opportunities and land value uplift resulting from these change
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Referred
WHEREAS the legislation that abolished the OMB and replaced it with LPAT received unanimous – all party support; and, 27 WHEREAS All parties recognized that local governments should have the authority to uphold their provincially approved Official Plans; to uphold their community driven planning; and, WHEREAS Bill 108 will once again allow an unelected, unaccountable body to make decisions on how our communities evolve and grow; and, WHEREAS the City of Markham requests that the proposed changes to the Planning Act provide greater deference than that previously afforded to local, municipal decisions on development applications, by restoring the test under the Planning Act that appeals must be on the basis that the municipal decision is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, fails to conform with a provincial plan, or fails to conform with the local and regional Official Plan(s);and, WHEREAS the City of Markham requests that the tribunal framework, restore the previous ability for participants in Local Planning Appeal Tribunal hearings to provide in person evidence in a hearing; and, WHEREAS, the City of Markham recognizes that proposed grouping together of a variety of community services, including parkland dedication, under community benefits charge framework and subject to a monetary cap will limit a municipality’s ability to continue to provide parks, and a range of community services and facilities at a consistent and equitable level of service across the mu
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That Council consent to the introduction of a motion regarding Bill 108. 29
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
1. That the application to remove one (1) Spruce Tree at 20 Roman Road, Markham, be approved; and, 2. That the applicant provide for four (4) replacement trees on the property of 20 Roman Road or any other private property in Markham, and in a size and 32 native species deemed appropriate by staff, by September 30, 2019, or provide a cash-in-lieu payment of$300.00 per tree; and further, 3. That the recommendations are based on the unique characteristics of this case only and are not intended to be precedent setting nor to be used as a basis for future cases.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the Confidential Council minutes of April 30, 2019 be adopted. 33
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
1. That the following persons be appointed to the Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival Organizing Committee: Name Term Chelliah Killivalavan September 30, 2021 Jeremiah Vueyaratnam September 30, 2021 Note: The Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival Committee will have up to five (5) vacancies if Council approves the above appointments. 2. That the following persons be appointed to the Heintzman House Community Centre Board: Name Term Julia Hamilton November 30, 2021 Grace Leung November 30, 2021 Note: The Heintzman House Community Centre Board will have one (1) vacancy if Council approves the above appointments. 3. That the following persons be appointed or re-appointed to the Box Grove Community Centre Board: Name Term Chelliah Killivalavan November 30, 2022 Jeremiah Vueyaratnam November 30, 2021 Mike Hannikainen November 30, 2022 34 Ismail Bhayat November 30, 2022 Note: The Box Grove Community Centre Board will be operating at full complement if Council approves the above appointments.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried

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