The Markham Record

Council Meeting

June 25, 2019

Who was there

Present (9): Amanda Yeung Collucci, Alan Ho, Keith Irish, Jim Jones, Andrew Keyes, Isa Lee, Joe Li, Reid McAlpine, Karen Rea

Absent (1): 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 (45 motions)

41 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 12, 2019, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
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, That the City of Markham recognize the Annual Greek Summer Festival, being held at 11359 Warden Avenue at the following dates and times, as an event of "Municipal Significance": July 19, 2019, 5:00 pm – July 20, 2019, 2:00 am July 20, 2019, 5:00 pm – July 21, 2019, 2:00 am July 21, 2019, 5:00 pm – July 22, 2019, 1:00 am July 26, 2019, 5:00 pm – July 27, 2019, 2:00 am July 27, 2019, 5:00 pm – July 28, 2019, 2:00 am July 28, 2019, 5:00 pm – July 29, 2019, 1:00 am.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That the Memorandum dated June 25, 2019 from the Commissioner of Development Services regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment for Neamsby Investments Inc., 1375 Denison Street, be received. (By-law 2019-76)
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
That the memorandum dated June 25, 2019 and titled “Gemterra (Woodbine) Inc., Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications to permit 33 townhouses at 9064 to 9110 Woodbine Avenue File Nos. OP/ZA 17 153653 (Ward 2)” be received, and, That the proposed amendment to the 2014 Markham Official Plan, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be approved; and, That the amendments to Zoning By-laws 19-94 and 177-96, as amended be approved and the draft implementing Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (By-law 2019-81 and 2019-82)
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (1 item):
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the report entitled “Rename the section of Meadowview Avenue between Yonge Street and Doncaster Avenue to Doncaster Avenue”, dated June 10, 2019, be received; and, That Development Services Committee authorize Staff to initiate the process for renaming the City owned section of Meadowview Avenue between Yonge Street and Doncaster Avenue to Doncaster Avenue; and, That a letter be sent via registered mail to the land owners abutting the affected section of Meadowview Avenue about the proposed renaming and that if the land owners have any questions or concerns to contact staff; and, That Staff report back to Council prior to the proposed street name change; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 4):
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the report entitled “Award of Request for Proposal 012-R-19 Supply and Delivery of Workplace Uniforms for Staff & Markham Branded Products” be received; and, That the contract for Supply and Delivery of Workplace Uniforms for Staff & Markham Branded Products be awarded to the highest ranked / lowest priced bidder, The Planet Group Inc; and, That the term of the contract be for three (3) years with an option to renew for an additional two (2) years in the total award amount of $809,880 (inclusive of HST); 2019 - $80,988 (July 1 - December 31)* 2020 - $161,976* 2021 - $161,976* 2022 - $161,976* 2023 - $161,976** 2024 - $80,988 (January 1 – June 30) ** Total: $809,880 *For the three (3) year contract term (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2022), costs will be at the same itemized pricing. **The two (2) optional renewal years (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2024), costs will be adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index for All Items Toronto for the twelve (12) month period ending December in the applicable year. 2020 - 2024 is subject to Council approval; and, That the contract be funded from various City Department’s Operating and Capital Budget’s as identified within the Financial Consideration Section of this report, any future years 2020 – 2024 will be subject to Council approval of the annual budget: and, That the City Clerk, Director, Legislative Services & Corporate Communications, and Senior Manager of Procurement & Accounts Payable be authorized to exercise the option to renew the
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the report dated June 17, 2019 titled “Status of Capital Projects as of April 30, 2019” be received; and, That the amount of $7,794,731 from the closure of capital projects be transferred to the sources of funding as listed on Exhibit A; and, That the closure of projects as outlined on Exhibit B and C be approved; and, That the Non-Development Charge Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund by $444,488 to the approved amount of $250,000; and, That the Engineering Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the City-Wide Hard Development Charges Reserve by $98,993 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, T hat the Design Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges Reserve by $55,057 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, That the Waterworks Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Waterworks Stabilization/Capital Reserve by $5,522 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, That the estimated shortfall of $350,000 in Capital Project 19264 – Asphalt Cement (AC) Index Premium Asphalt Resurfacing be funded from the Gas Tax Reserve, increasing the project budget from $225,200 to $575,200; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That Markham Council endorse the following motion of support for the Canadian Urban Library Council Accessing Digital Publications Government Relations Campaign: Whereas, the City of Markham recognizes the important role that libraries play in our community. Libraries and the early literacy programs that they run are integral to developing proficient readers and ensuring that children succeed in school. More and more, digital literacy programs run by libraries also help ensure that citizens can contribute to our digital world. Additionally, vulnerable demographic groups, including seniors, low income families, youth, and new Canadians rely on access to libraries as an important tool for their participation in the community – from education to searching for jobs to consuming Canadian cultural materials, and, Whereas, libraries in our community recognize that our users increasingly seek to access digital publications offered by multinational publishers, and that access to those publications is too often curtailed by prohibitively high licensing fees or else entirely denied to Canadian libraries, and, Whereas, libraries must be in a position to offer digital publications to their users as part of their service offering to our community, particularly given the contemporary rapid pace of digitization of educational and cultural materials. Now, therefore be it resolved that the City of Markham do hereby: Indicate our support for the Canadian Urban Libraries Council in its efforts t
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the report entitled “New Playground Construction – Crosby Park” dated June 17, 2019 be received; and, That staff establish a new capital project in the amount of $150,000 for “New Playground Construction – Crosby Park” to be funded in the amount of $138,000 from the Facility Ramp Up Reserve; and $12,000 from the Parkview Public School’s Parent Council for the playground construction, to be provided prior to commencement of this project; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 - 3):
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the memorandum dated June 24, 2019 and titled “Nascent/Sher (9704 McCowan) Inc., Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications to permit an 8 storey mixed use apartment building and three 5 storey apartment buildings at 9704 McCowan Road File Nos. OP/ ZA 17 174837 (Ward 6)” be received; and, That the communications of Shakeel Walji on behalf of Nascent/Sher (9704 McCowan) Inc. attached as Appendix ‘A’, be received; and, That the proposed amendment to the 2014 Markham Official Plan, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be approved; and, That the amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended be approved and the draft implementing Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix ‘C’, 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. (By-law 2019-71 and 2019-79)
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the report entitled “Elgin Mills Road Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Wards 2, 5 and 6)” be received; and, That Capital Account 19033 (Elgin Mills Road Environmental Condition Study) be revised to increase the budget to $567,000, inclusive of HST impact, and the account be renamed Elgin Mills Road Municipal Class Environmental Assessment project ; and, That the budget increase of $184,300, inclusive of HST impact, be funded from the Development Charges Reserve; and, That the Development Services Committee update its previous decision in a report entitled “Municipal Road Transfer – Elgin Mills Road Transfer and Donald Cousens Parkway Extension Transportation Planning Study” dated May 14, 2018, to complete the Elgin Mills Class EA , detailed design and construction of a portion or all of Elgin Mills Road, from Victoria Square Boulevard to 1000m east of Kennedy Road, before transferring the road to the Regional Municipality of York; and, That the Regional Municipality of York be informed of Council’s decision; 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 Amanda Collucci
Carried
Whereas the Province has established the Provincially Significant Employment Zones and continues to accept new requests for mapping changes; and, Whereas a representative of Buttonville Airport lands and the lands at 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive delegated at the Development Services Committee on June 24, 2019 requesting the removal of such lands from the PSEZ; and, Whereas the City of Markham has undertaken significant planning and visioning for the Buttonville Airport lands; and, Whereas certain lands within the City of Markham should be added to or removed from the mapping for the Provincially Significant Employment Zones as summarized in Appendix ‘A’; and, Therefore, be it resolved that the report entitled “Request for changes to the Provincially Significant Employment Zones”, dated June 25, 2019 be received; and, That the report entitled “Request for changes to the Provincially Significant Employment Zones”, dated June 25, 2019 be forwarded to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and York Region; and further; That the City of Markham requests the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to add to and remove lands identified from the mapping for the Provincially Significant Employment Zones in Appendix ‘A’ including the Buttonville Airport lands and the lands at 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive East as depicted in Appendix ‘D’ and ‘E.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the report of the Development Services Public Meeting be received & adopted. (1 item):
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That site plan endorsement be delegated to staff for the application submitted by Angus Glen Village LTD. at 4289 and 4071 Major Mackenzie Drive East.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the presentations by staff and the Applicant on the development proposal be received; and, That the deputation made by Sidney Shaw at the June 24, 2019 Development Services Public Meeting, regarding the application from Angus Glen Village Ltd., to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, be received; and, That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Angus Glen Village Ltd., 4071 and 4289 Major Mackenzie Drive East, south side of Major Mackenzie Drive East, west of Kennedy Road, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications to permit 173 townhouses on the subject lands, File No. ZA/SPC 18 154612 (Ward 6)” dated June 10, 2019, be received; and, That the Record of the Public Meeting held on June 24, 2019, with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications to permit 173 townhouses on the subject lands, File No. ZA/SPC 18 154612 (Ward 6)”, be received; and further, That the applications by Angus Glen Village Ltd., to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, and for Site Plan Control, be
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Referred
Whereas a number of development applications within the Markham Road - Mount Joy corridor between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive are currently under review; and, Whereas the Official Plan 2014 identifies the Markham Road – Mount Joy Local Corridor as an intensification area, and requires the preparation of a secondary plan for this corridor; and, Whereas the Study area will extend slightly beyond the boundaries of the Markham Road-Mount Joy Secondary Plan in all directions; and, Whereas the Stouffville GO line runs through the corridor, with an existing station at Bur Oak Avenue and a potential station at Major Mackenzie Drive; and, Whereas a Request for Proposals (RFP) is currently being finalized to retain consulting services for a Markham Road – Mount Joy Secondary Plan Study, which will develop a comprehensive development plan and key policy direction for the corridor, addressing land use and urban design, transportation (including transit and active transportation) and municipal servicing; and, Whereas the results of this Study will form the basis of a new statutory Secondary Plan to be prepared by staff following the Study; and, Whereas a key component of the Secondary Plan Study is the development of a Demonstration Plan which will identify appropriate land uses (including parks), built form, and the distribution of height and density, among other things; and, Whereas public engagement is an important component in the development of the Demonstration Plan; and f
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the notice of proposed sale for the City owned lands legally described as Part of Block 11, Plan 65M-3103, designated as Part 16 on Plan 65R-38061 be confirmed. (In-Camera Item No. 14.4.2, June 12, 2019 Council Meeting)
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the rules of procedure be waived to introduce an item related to Noise Attenuation Fence.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Carried
Whereas the Provincial Government is responsible for building and maintaining barriers between residential properties and the 400 series Highways; and, Whereas in previous years, municipalities and developers installed back lot fencing on private property which would preclude maintenance and replacement costs for the municipality and the province; and, Whereas changes are now being made to install such fencing and barriers on public property, thus acknowledging municipal and provincial maintenance responsibilities in the future when required; and, Whereas the lands north of the 407ETR and east of Markham Road have a residential sub-division that backs onto the 407ETR; and, Whereas the housing development and the fence predated the highway, although they were planned with the coming of the highway in mind; and, Whereas the fence is approximately 20 years old, ranging in height from 12 – 14 feet and is deteriorating badly. Whereas the 407ETR has received complaints from various homeowners since 2010-2011; and Whereas the 407ETR and the Province has failed to accept responsibility for fence maintenance for the residents that reside on Rougehaven Way and Schouten Crescent, which back on to the 407ETR; and, Whereas the 407ETR have recently installed a chain link fence on the 407ETR property which is not satisfactory for safety, noise and pollution; and, Whereas the Province is now replacing similar walls and fences along sections of the 401 at Keele, in Durham and at the intersect
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Carried
That the rules of procedure be waived to introduce a new item related to Sponsorship and Donation at a community event.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Carried
That the rules of procedure be waived to introduce an item related to Funding for International Travel to the "Belt and Road Summit" in Hong Kong, from September 11-12, 2019.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Carried
That the motion put forward by Regional Councillor Jim Jones to attend the "Belt and Road Summit" in Hong Kong be
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Deferred
That a funding allocation up to $5,000 be provided for Regional Councillor Jim Jones to attend the "Belt and Road Summit" in Hong Kong from September 11-12, 2019.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Lost
That By-laws 2019-68 to 2019-77, 2019-79, 2019-81 to 2019-83 be given three readings and enacted.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 6:43 pm: 14.1 COUNCIL 14.1.1 PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/ COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS) (16.24) [Section 239 (2) (b)] 14.2 GENERAL COMMITTEE (JUNE 17, 2019) 14.2.1 A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 8) (8.2) [Section 239 (2) (c)] 14.2.2 A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 8) (8.2) [Section 239 (2) (c)] 14.3 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (JUNE 24, 2019) 14.3.1 LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD – MINUTES OF SETTLEMENT (DORSAY) (8.0) [Section 239 (2) (e)]
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That Council rise from Confidential session at 7:31 pm.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
That the following persons be appointed to the Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee: Name Term Meghana Umrajkar November 30, 2020 Shakir Khan November 30, 2020 Khalid Meraj November 30, 2020 Nicole Hendricks November 30, 2020 2. That the following persons be appointed to the Heritage Markham Committee: Name Term Paul Tiefenbach November 30, 2022 Shan Goel November 30, 2022 Doug Denby November 30, 2021
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That The Confidential Report on the Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board (Ward 8), be received; and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the confidential report on Litigation or Potential Litigation, including matters before Administrative Tribunals, affecting the Municipality or Local Board, be received; and further, That staff and legal counsel be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That By-law 2019-80 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2019-80 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2019.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the Council meeting be adjourned at 7"51 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
1. 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, 2. That the City of Markham recognize the Annual Greek Summer Festival, being held at 11359 Warden Avenue at the following dates and times, as an event of "Municipal Significance":  July 19, 2019, 5:00 pm – July 20, 2019, 2:00 am  July 20, 2019, 5:00 pm – July 21, 2019, 2:00 am  July 21, 2019, 5:00 pm – July 22, 2019, 1:00 am 3  July 26, 2019, 5:00 pm – July 27, 2019, 2:00 am  July 27, 2019, 5:00 pm – July 28, 2019, 2:00 am  July 28, 2019, 5:00 pm – July 29, 2019, 1:00 am.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
1. That the memorandum dated June 25, 2019 and titled “Gemterra (Woodbine) Inc., Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications to permit 33 4 townhouses at 9064 to 9110 Woodbine Avenue File Nos. OP/ZA 17 153653 (Ward 2)” be received, and, 2. That the proposed amendment to the 2014 Markham Official Plan, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be approved; and, 3. That the amendments to Zoning By-laws 19-94 and 177-96, as amended be approved and the draft implementing Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and, 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (By-law 2019-81 and 2019-82)
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
1. That the report entitled “Rename the section of Meadowview Avenue between Yonge Street and Doncaster Avenue to Doncaster Avenue”, dated June 10, 2019, be received; and, 5 2. That Development Services Committee authorize Staff to initiate the process for renaming the City owned section of Meadowview Avenue between Yonge Street and Doncaster Avenue to Doncaster Avenue; and, 3. That a letter be sent via registered mail to the land owners abutting the affected section of Meadowview Avenue about the proposed renaming and that if the land owners have any questions or concerns to contact staff; and, 4. That Staff report back to Council prior to the proposed street name change; and further, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
1. That the report entitled “Award of Request for Proposal 012-R-19 Supply and Delivery of Workplace Uniforms for Staff & Markham Branded Products” be received; and, 2. That the contract for Supply and Delivery of Workplace Uniforms for Staff & Markham Branded Products be awarded to the highest ranked / lowest priced bidder, The Planet Group Inc; and, 3. That the term of the contract be for three (3) years with an option to renew for an additional two (2) years in the total award amount of $809,880 (inclusive of HST); 2019 - $80,988 (July 1 - December 31)* 6 2020 - $161,976* 2021 - $161,976* 2022 - $161,976* 2023 - $161,976** 2024 - $80,988 (January 1 – June 30) ** Total: $809,880 *For the three (3) year contract term (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2022), costs will be at the same itemized pricing. **The two (2) optional renewal years (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2024), costs will be adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index for All Items Toronto for the twelve (12) month period ending December in the applicable year. 2020 - 2024 is subject to Council approval; and, 4. That the contract be funded from various City Department’s Operating and Capital Budget’s as identified within the Financial Consideration Section of this report, any future years 2020 – 2024 will be subject to Council approval of the annual budget: and, 5. That the City Clerk, Director, Legislative Services & Corporate Communications, and Senior Manager of Procurement & Accounts Payable be authorized to exercise the op
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
1. That the report dated June 17, 2019 titled “Status of Capital Projects as of April 30, 2019” be received; and, 2. That the amount of $7,794,731 from the closure of capital projects be transferred to the sources of funding as listed on Exhibit A; and, 3. That the closure of projects as outlined on Exhibit B and C be approved; and, 4. That the Non-Development Charge Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund by $444,488 to the approved amount of $250,000; and, 7 5. That the Engineering Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the City-Wide Hard Development Charges Reserve by $98,993 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, 6. That the Design Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges Reserve by $55,057 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, 7. That the Waterworks Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Waterworks Stabilization/Capital Reserve by $5,522 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, 8. That the estimated shortfall of $350,000 in Capital Project 19264 – Asphalt Cement (AC) Index Premium Asphalt Resurfacing be funded from the Gas Tax Reserve, increasing the project budget from $225,200 to $575,200; and further, 9. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
1. That Markham Council endorse the following motion of support for the Canadian Urban Library Council Accessing Digital Publications Government Relations Campaign: Whereas, the City of Markham recognizes the important role that libraries play in our community. Libraries and the early literacy programs that they run are integral to developing proficient readers and ensuring that children succeed in school. More and more, digital literacy programs run by libraries also help ensure that citizens can contribute to our digital world. Additionally, vulnerable demographic groups, including seniors, low income families, youth, and new Canadians rely on access to libraries as an important tool for their participation in the community – from education to searching for jobs to consuming Canadian cultural materials, and, 8 Whereas, libraries in our community recognize that our users increasingly seek to access digital publications offered by multinational publishers, and that access to those publications is too often curtailed by prohibitively high licensing fees or else entirely denied to Canadian libraries, and, Whereas, libraries must be in a position to offer digital publications to their users as part of their service offering to our community, particularly given the contemporary rapid pace of digitization of educational and cultural materials. Now, therefore be it resolved that the City of Markham do hereby: i. Indicate our support for the Canadian Urban Libraries Council in its e
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
1. That the report entitled “New Playground Construction – Crosby Park” dated June 17, 2019 be received; and, 2. That staff establish a new capital project in the amount of $150,000 for “New Playground Construction – Crosby Park” to be funded in the amount of $138,000 from the Facility Ramp Up Reserve; and $12,000 from the Parkview Public School’s Parent Council for the playground construction, to be provided prior to commencement of this project; and further, 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 9
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
11 1. Whereas the Province has established the Provincially Significant Employment Zones and continues to accept new requests for mapping changes; and, 2. Whereas a representative of Buttonville Airport lands and the lands at 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive delegated at the Development Services Committee on June 24, 2019 requesting the removal of such lands from the PSEZ; and, 3. Whereas the City of Markham has undertaken significant planning and visioning for the Buttonville Airport lands; and, 4. Whereas certain lands within the City of Markham should be added to or removed from the mapping for the Provincially Significant Employment Zones as summarized in Appendix ‘A’; and, 5. Therefore, be it resolved that the report entitled “Request for changes to the Provincially Significant Employment Zones”, dated June 25, 2019 be received; and, 6. That the report entitled “Request for changes to the Provincially Significant Employment Zones”, dated June 25, 2019 be forwarded to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and York Region; and further; 7. That the City of Markham requests the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to add to and remove lands identified from the mapping for the Provincially Significant Employment Zones in Appendix ‘A’ including the Buttonville Airport lands and the lands at 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive East as depicted in Appendix ‘D’ and ‘E.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
1. That the presentations by staff and the Applicant on the development proposal be received; and, 2. That the deputation made by Sidney Shaw at the June 24, 2019 Development Services Public Meeting, regarding the application from Angus Glen Village Ltd., to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, be received; and, 3. That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Angus Glen Village Ltd., 4071 and 4289 Major Mackenzie Drive East, south side of Major Mackenzie Drive East, west of Kennedy Road, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications to permit 173 townhouses on the subject lands, File No. ZA/SPC 18 154612 (Ward 6)” dated June 10, 2019, be received; and, 4. That the Record of the Public Meeting held on June 24, 2019, with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications to permit 173 townhouses on the subject lands, File No. ZA/SPC 18 154612 (Ward 6)”, be received; and further, 13 5. That the applications by Angus Glen Village Ltd., to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, and for Site Plan Control, be
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Referred
24 1. That the confidential report on Litigation or Potential Litigation, including matters before Administrative Tribunals, affecting the Municipality or Local Board, be received; and further, 2. That staff and legal counsel be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried

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