Council Minutes June 27, 2017, 7:00 PM Council Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre Meeting No. 10 Alternate formats for this document are available upon request Roll Call Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Joe Li (left at 9:40 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 (arrived at 7:24 PM), Councillor Alex Chiu. Regrets Mayor Frank Scarpitti. Staff Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor and Acting Director of Human Resources Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services Trinela Cane, Commissioner of Corporate Services Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services Joel Lustig, Treasurer Brian Lee, Director of Engineering Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk John Wong, Technology Support Specialist Chris Alexander, Acting Manager of By-law & Regulatory Services The meeting of Council convened at 7:11 PM on June 27, 2017 in the Council Chamber. Deputy Mayor Jack Heath presided. Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea That Council recess at 8:31 PM and reconvene at 8:37 PM. Carried Council Minutes No. 10 June 27, 2017 Page 2 1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST (1) None declared. 2. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES (1) COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 13, 2017 Minutes Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones 1) That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 13, 2017, be adopted. Carried Councillor Alex Chiu introduced and welcomed 7th Milliken Scouts Group of Scouts Canada to the Council meeting. The scouts wished Canada a Happy 150th Birthday and Council reminded everyone of the celebrations the City has planned for Canada Day at Milne Park. 3. PRESENTATIONS There were no presentations. 4. DEPUTATIONS (1) DEPUTATIONS - WHISTLE CESSATION ON STOUFFVILLE GO LINE – JUNE 2017 PROGRESS UPDATE (WARDS 3, 4, 5 & 8) (5.12) The following individuals addressed Council and spoke in support of whistle cessation on Stouffville GO line: - Shanta Sundarason - Ioulia Khadiyev - Rosemary Lam Council Minutes No. 10 June 27, 2017 Page 3 5. COMMUNICATIONS Moved by Councillor Alan Ho Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton That Council receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following manner: Received 23-2017 NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2018 COUNCIL AWARD (12.2.6) Letter The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is accepting nominations for the 2018 Council Award. The Council Award honours outstanding Ontario physicians who have demonstrated excellence and embody society's vision of an ideal physician. The deadline for receipt of nominations is October 2, 2017. Carried 24-2017 ONTARIO MEDAL FOR GOOD CITIZENSHIP NOMINATIONS (13.2) Letter Minister of Citizenship and Immigration calling nominations for the 2017 Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship to honour Ontarians who, through exceptional, long- term efforts, have made outstanding contributions to community life. The deadline for nominations is July 17, 2017. Carried 25-2017 SPECIAL OCCASION LIQUOR PERMIT FOR GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY OF MARKHAM (WARD 6) (3.21) Info Requesting an approval from the City of Markham to designate their Annual Greek Summer Festival being held from July 21 to 23 and July 28 to 30, 2017 at 11359 Warden Avenue as an event of Municipal Significance. The City's designation is a requirement of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to support the application of a Special Occasion Liquor Permit. Carried Council Minutes No. 10 June 27, 2017 Page 4 26-2017 MEMORANDUM - HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW, 2426483 ONTARIO LTD. (WYVIEW GROUP), 3972 HIGHWAY 7, (WEST SIDE OF VILLAGE PARKWAY, NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7) (WARD 3), FILE NO. ZA 16 150875 (10.5) Memo Memorandum dated June 27, 2017 from the Commissioner of Development Services providing an updated regarding the application for 2426483 Ontario Ltd. (Wyview Group), 3972 Highway 7, and recommending the approval of the proposed Hold Removal By-law with respect thereto. (By-law 2017-68) Carried 27-2017 MEMORANDUM - HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW, WYKLAND ESTATES INC. (MATTAMY CORNELL CENTRE), PROPOSED 6-STOREY MIXED USE BUILDING CONTAINING 100 APARTMENT UNITS AND 5 NON- RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AS WELL AS A 6 UNIT STACKED TOWNHOUSE BUILDING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BUR OAK AVENUE AND RUSTLE WOODS AVENUE - CORNELL CENTRE, PLANNING FILE: ZA 17 135999 (WARD 5) (10.5) Memo Memorandum dated June 27, 2017 from the Commissioner of Development Services providing an updated regarding the application for Wykland Estates Inc. and recommending the approval of the proposed Hold Removal By-law with respect thereto. (By-law 2017-69) Carried 28-2017 MEMORANDUM - HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW, 2124123 ONTARIO LTD. (FORMERLY SCARDRED COMPANY LIMITED), 3940 HIGHWAY 7 (NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7, WEST OF VILLAGE PARKWAY), WARD 3, FILE NO. ZA 17 165364 (10.5) Memo Memorandum dated June 27, 2017 from the Commissioner of Development Services providing an updated regarding the application for 2124123 Ontario Ltd. (Formerly Scardred Company Limited), 3940 Highway 7 and recommending the approval of the proposed Hold Removal By-law with respect thereto. (By-law 2017-77) Council Minutes No. 10 June 27, 2017 Page 5 6. PROCLAMATIONS (1) PROCLAMATION AND FLAG RAISING REQUESTS (3.4) Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci 1) That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: - Franco-Ontarian Day (September 25, 2017); - National Seniors Day (October 1, 2017); - Wrongful Conviction Day (October 2, 2017; and, 2) 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: - Franco-Ontarian Flag (September 25, 2017) (Organized by the Association of Francophones in the York Region Inc.) - National Seniors Day Flag (October 1, 2017) (Organized by Senior's Hall of Fame Committee & CHATS) Carried 7(A) REPORT NO. 32 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (June 12, 2017) Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell That Report No. 32 - Development Services Committee comprised of 4 items be received and adopted. (1) VENTURELAB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND NEW BY-LAWS (10.16) Presentation 1) That the presentation by Jeremy Laurin, CEO, VentureLAB, regarding VentureLAB Annual General Meeting and new By-laws, be received; and, 2) That the proposed By-law amendments respecting VentureLAB, be endorsed. Carried Council Minutes No. 10 June 27, 2017 Page 6 (2) COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR 2017 (16.11) Report 1) That the report entitled “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program for 2017”, dated June 12, 2016, be received; and, 2) That Council supports a matching grant of up to $ 10,452.50 for the replication of the missing front porch at 48 Washington Street based on surviving physical evidence and appropriate period design, provided the owner enters into a Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement with the City, removes existing grandfathered inappropriate commercial signage, and obtains a building permit and/or site plan approval for the proposed front porch; and, 3) That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a Façade Easement Agreement with the owners of 48 Washington Street for any grant amount exceeding $5,000.00 (required for grant assistance over $5,000.00); and, 4) That the identified grant be funded from the Commercial Façade Improvement Program Account 620-101-5699-17034 which has a budget of $25,000.00 for the year 2017; and, 5) That the unallocated funds from the 2017 Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program totaling $14,547.50 be transferred to the 2017 Designated Heritage Property Grant Program (Account 620-101-5699-17031); and further 6) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. Carried Council Minutes No. 10 June 27, 2017 Page 7 (3) DESIGNATED HERITAGE PROPERTY GRANT APPLICATIONS - 2017 (16.11) Report 1) That the report entitled “Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications -2017” dated June 12, 2017, be received; and, 2) That Designated Heritage Property Grants for 2017 be approved in the amounts noted for the following properties, totaling $44,547.00, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the program; 1. 19 George Street, Markham-up to $5,000.00 for the replication or restoration of the front porch; 2. 248 Main Street North, Markham-$3,366.85 for the restoration of the wooden decorative gable elements and repair of concrete front porch; 3. 30 Washington Street, Markham-$5,000.00 for the restoration of the wooden exterior cladding and decorative elements; 4. 36 Peter Street, Markham-$5,000.00 for the replication of missing gable decorations and corbels; 5. 10 David Gohn Circle, Markham Heritage Estates-$7,500.00 for the replacement of the cedar shingle roof; 6. 23 Victoria Avenue, Unionville-$3,842.00 for the production of faux gable end chimneys; 7. 12 David Gohn Circle, Markham Heritage Estates-$7,500.00 for the production of faux gable end chimneys and replacement of the cedar shingle roof; 8. 22 George Street, Markham-$3,220.50 for the repair of the