Council Minutes March 21, 2017, 7:00 PM Council Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre Meeting No. 4 Alternate formats for this document are available upon request Roll Call Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Joe Li (arrived at 7:28 pm), Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Karen Rea, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu (left at 7:45 pm). Staff Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor and Acting Director of Human Resources Biju Karumanchery, Director of Planning and Urban Design Trinela Cane, Commissioner of Corporate Services Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services Joel Lustig, Treasurer Raj Raman, Mayor's Chief of Staff Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk John Wong, Technology Support Specialist Sally Campbell, Manager, East District Kevin Ross, Manager, Development Finance The meeting of Council convened at 7:08 PM on March 21, 2017 in the Council Chamber. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided. 1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST (1) None declared. Council Minutes No. 4 March 21, 2017 Page 2 2. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES (1) COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 1, 2017 Minutes Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke 1) That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 1, 2017, be adopted. Carried 3. PRESENTATIONS (1) 2016 MARKHAM SANTA CLAUS PARADE - RECOGNITION OF PARADE WINNERS AND CONTRIBUTORS (12.2.6) The 44th Markham Santa Claus Parade was held on November 26, 2016. Mr. Jim Sandiford, Chair, Santa Claus Parade, provided a brief background of the parade and thanked the participants and City staff for their efforts in ensuring a successful event. Council recognized the following parade winners: Categories 1st Place Winners 2nd Place Winners Commercial Float The War Amps The Miller Group Non-Commercial Float Church on the Rock The Centre for Dreams Marching Group 351 Silver Star Royal Canadian ASF Gymnastics Air Cadets Squadron Band Philippine Heritage Band Collingwood Collegiate Institute School St. Marcellinus Drumline Unionville Montessori School Theme Markham Village Music Festival North Toronto Collegiate Institute Council recognized the following individuals for their contributions to the parade: - Anastasia Averkov - Craig Breen - Councillor Colin Campbell - Joe Chen - Constable Niko Dimitrakopoulos - George George - Morgan Jones - Albert Lenz - Yvonne Lord Buckley Council Minutes No. 4 March 21, 2017 Page 3 - Joel Lustig - Terry Meades - Cathy Molloy - Alex Moore - Susan Peterson - Fred Rich - Aziz Saleh - Jim Sandiford - Peter Still - Cynthia Szeto - Andy Taylor (2) PRESENTATION OF MEDALS TO THE CITY OF MARKHAM FROM THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM, CULTURE & SPORT FOR THE TORONTO 2015 PAN AM/PARAPAN AM GAMES (12.2.6) Mayor Frank Scarpitti spoke about the presentation of medals from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport in recognition of the City of Markham's participation in some of the events of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. The medals were presented on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport, by Honourable Michael Chan, MPP (Markham-Unionville), Minister of International Trade, and Honourable Helena Jaczek, MPP (Oak Ridges-Markham), Minister of Community and Social Services, to thank the City for hosting some of the events of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. Moved by Councillor Karen Rea Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke That Council recess at 7:45 PM and reconvene at 7:59 PM. Carried 4. DEPUTATIONS There were no deputations. 5. COMMUNICATIONS There were no communications. Council Minutes No. 4 March 21, 2017 Page 4 6. PROCLAMATIONS (1) PROCLAMATION AND FLAG RAISING REQUESTS (3.4) Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho 1) That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: - Greek Independence Day (March 25, 2017). - World Autism Awareness Day (April 2, 2017). - National Wildlife Week (April 9 to 15, 2017). - Israel Independence Day (May 2, 2017). - Be Kind to Animals Week (May 6 to 12, 2017); and, 2) That the following new requests for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21, 2017). - Human Values Day (April 24, 2017) - Animal Health Week (October 1 to 7, 2017). - Feral Cat Day (October 16, 2017); and further, 3) That the following requests for flag to be raised at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre flagpole, approved by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Community Flag Raisings & Flag Protocol Policy, be received for information purposes: - Flag of Greece (March 25 to 27 2017 for Greek Independence Day). (Organized by Greek Orthodox Community of Markham (York Region) - Flag of Autism Ontario (April 4, 2017 for World Autism Awareness Day). (Organized by Autism Ontario York Region Chapter) - Flag of Israel (May 2, 2017 for Israel Independence Day). (Organized by Consulate General of Israel) Carried Council Minutes No. 4 March 21, 2017 Page 5 7(A) REPORT NO. 9 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (February 27, 2017) Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton That Report No. 9 - Development Services Committee comprised of 5 items be received and adopted, except Item Nos. 2 and 3. (See following Item Nos. 2 and 3) (1) INTENTION TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT NAME: LAPP-PILKEY HOUSE ADDRESS: 7186 ELEVENTH CONCESSION ROAD (16.11.3) Report 1) That Council receive the staff report titled “Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Name: Lapp-Pilkey House, Address: 7186 Eleventh Concession Road”; and, 2) That as recommended by Heritage Markham and as a condition of approval for Consent Application B/15/16, the Lapp-Pilkey House at 7186 Eleventh Concession Road be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and, 3) That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, 4) That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and, 5) That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and further, 6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. Carried Council Minutes No. 4 March 21, 2017 Page 6 (2) ELIGIBILITY OF WILLIAM LOTT HOUSE 7926 HIGHWAY 7 EAST FOR RELOCATION TO MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES (16.11) Report Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton 1) That the report dated February 27, 2017 titled “Eligibility of William Lott House, 7926 Highway 7 East, for relocation to Markham Heritage Estates, be received; and, 2) That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the William Lott House at 7926 Highway 7 East be declared eligible for relocation to Markham Heritage Estates, due to its cultural heritage value or interest and its threatened state; and, 3) That the eligibility of the William Lott House be subject to specific restoration requirements to be provided by Heritage Section staff to prospective purchasers including, but not limited to, retention of original siding, retention of remaining wood windows, reconstruction of the side kitchen wing, and retention of interior wood trim (casings and baseboards); and further, 4) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. Carried Council Minutes No. 4 March 21, 2017 Page 7 (3) CONTROLLING GROUND FLOOR OFFICE USES IN MARKHAM VILLAGE – COMMERCIAL CORE AREA (10.5, 16.11) Report Moved by Councillor Karen Rea Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell That the following recommendation from the February 27, 2017 Development Service Committee meeting be postponed to the April 11, 2017 Council meeting to allow for the Markham Village Business Improvement Area Board of Management to present the matter to their April 5, 2017 Annual General Meeting: "1) That the staff report entitled “Controlling Ground Floor Office Uses in Markham Village – Commercial Core Area”, dated February 27, 2017, be received; and, 2) That Council endorse the following Option (3): That staff and consultants be directed to examine the issue of ground floor office space in the traditional commercial core area of Markham Village as part of the new Markham Village Heritage Centre Secondary Plan and any zoning changes be considered as part of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project; and further, 3) That Staff be authorized to implement the direction to be provided by Council regarding the options outlined in this report." Carried (4) DONATION OF A MONUMENT OF DR. JOSE P. RIZAL FOR INSTALLATION AT THE BOX GROVE COMMUNITY PARK (6.3) Report 1) That the report dated February 27, 2017 entitled “Donation of a Monument of Dr. Jose P. Rizal for Installation at the Box Grove Community Park” be received; and,