2005-09-13
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting No. 15
(Canada
Room)
COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional
Councillor J. Jones (6:15 p.m.), Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor
S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio (6:30 p.m.),
Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor
A. Chiu. (12)
Regrets
Councillor J.
Webster. (1)
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
That Council resolve itself into the
Committee of the Whole to discuss the following:
(1) Minutes of Committee of the Whole -
September 1, 2005 (16.0)
(2) Audiostreaming (7.14)
(3) Development Charge Deferral – Neamsby
Investments (7.11)
(4) Parking – Pay & Display (2.17)
(5) Hydro Update Ontario Power Authority
(13.8)
(6) Hydro Update Ontario Power Authority
(13.8)
(7) Full Service Gas Stations (10.0)
(8) New Orleans Disaster - Assistance from Markham (12.2.6)
CARRIED
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on September 13, 2005 at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre. Mayor D. Cousens presided.
(Council
Chambers)
COUNCIL
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero,
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor D. Horchik,
Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)
Regrets
Deputy Mayor
F. Scarpitti, Councillor J. Webster. (2)
STAFF
J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services
C. Conrad,
Town Solicitor
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
J. Sales,
Commissioner of Community & Fire Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
P. Miller,
Manager, Secretariat Services
B. Nanninga,
Executive Assistant
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor J.
Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Clause (1), Report No. 27 - Item
No. 14 of Development Services Committee Minutes dated August 30, 2005, the
proposal by Kindwin Markham Limited, by nature of representing the owner, and
did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question
of the approval of such matter.
Councillor J.
Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Clause (1), Report No. 27 - Item
No. 15 of Development Services Committee Minutes dated August 30, 2005,
applications by:
-
Bairnbriar
Holdings Inc., by nature of representing the purchaser of the proposal;
-
45 Rouge Street,
by nature of representing the owner; and
-
Nastasi
Developments, by nature of representing the owner;
and did not
take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matters.
Councillor J.
Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Clause (1), Report No. 27 - Item
No. 21 of Development Services Committee Minutes dated August 30, 2005, the
proposal by Bairnbriar Holdings Inc. by nature of representing the purchaser of
the property, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or
vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor J.
Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Clause (1), Report No. 27 - Item
No. 39 of Development Services Committee Minutes dated August 30, 2005, the proposed
development by Fairglen Homes Limited at 9765 Kennedy Road, by nature of
representing the owner, and did not take part in the consideration or
discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor K.
Usman disclosed an interest with respect to Clause (1), Report No. 27 - Item
No. 20 of Development Services Committee Minutes dated August 30, 2005, the proposed
development by Townhomes of Thornhill Village Inc., by nature of his wife being
a tenant at Thornhill
Square, and did not take
part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matter.
Councillor J.
Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Clause (2), Report No. 28, the
proposed Heritage Designation of the Henry Pingle Sr. House at 9767 Kennedy Road, by nature of representing the owner, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
Councillor J.
Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Clause (6), Report No. 28, the
Careers in York program, by nature of his son being employed by Rogers Cable, and
did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question
of the approval of such matter.
2. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
K. Usman
That Council rise from the Committee of the
Whole and the Chairman report.
CARRIED
Mayor D.
Cousens reported the following motions passed at the Committee of the Whole meeting:
(1) MINUTES OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
- SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 (16.0)
That the
minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 1, 2005 be
confirmed;
And that
Councillor A. Chiu be included on the Interview Committee for the Committee of
Adjustment.
(2) AUDIOSTREAMING (7.14)
Report
That the
report of the Town Clerk, entitled "Audio Streaming" dated September
13th, 2005, be received for information.
(3) DEVELOPMENT
CHARGE DEFERRAL –
NEAMSBY INVESTMENTS (7.11)
Report
That the
report titled “Development Charge Deferral – Neamsby Investments” be received;
And that
Council authorize the Town of Markham to enter into an agreement with Neamsby
Investments for a conditional deferral of the payment of the Town of Markham
development charges (Town Wide Hard, Town Wide Soft and Area Specific) relating
to the construction of the Markham Centre presentation centre, to the
satisfaction of the Town Solicitor;
And that the
deferral be conditional on the Markham Centre presentation centre being used
for the purposes of new residential and non-residential sales;
And that the
deferral be granted for a maximum of five years;
And that the
deferral be reviewed at the end of the five year term;
And that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement.
(4) PARKING
– PAY AND DISPLAY (2.17)
That the
presentation by Meg West and David Clark regarding pay and display parking, be
received.
(5) HYDRO UPDATE
ONTARIO POWER AUTHORITY (13.8)
That
the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) “York Region Electricity Supply
Recommendation”, dated September 9, 2005, be received.
And
that the OPA be
advised that the Town of Markham strongly supports the “integrated solution”
recommended by the OPA, comprised of:
· Demand Reduction across York Region;
· New Transformer Station capacity in Northern
York Region; and,
· Local Generation in Northern York Region.
And
that the OPA be
commended for undertaking a fair, open and participatory consultation process,
including technical working group, elected officials, and public meeting
components.
And
that Markham Council commits to working with the Markham Energy Conservation
Office, PowerStream Inc., other York Region municipalities and local hydro
distribution companies, the OPA, the Ministry of Energy and all stakeholders,
to pursue opportunities for conservation and electricity demand management;
And
that the OPA and Hydro One continue to work with those communities that will
host the new transformer station and the local generation plant to ensure
appropriate mitigation is put in place;
And
further that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the OPA, the Ontario
Energy Board, the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Energy, York Region M.P.P.’s,
York Region municipalities and York Region hydro distribution companies.
(6) HYDRO UPDATE
ONTARIO POWER AUTHORITY (13.8)
That
staff investigate to determine if existing subdivision setbacks from hydro
transmission corridors are adequate and report back.
(7) FULL
SERVICE GAS STATIONS (10.0)
Whereas
it is in the public interest to ensure accessibility to a full range of
services and facilities for all members of the public;
And
whereas the elderly and persons with physical disabilities or limitations
require access to full service gas stations;
And
whereas there are fewer and fewer gas stations in Markham, and elsewhere in the
vicinity, offering full service facilities;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
That the Canadian Petroleum Products
Institute be requested to review with its Members the need to ensure that all
gas stations make provision for full service to patrons having special needs;
And that the Province of Ontario be requested to address the issue of
accessibility to gas station service in Provincial policies and guidelines
pertaining to the accessibility needs of
Ontarians;
And that the Town of Markham Council and
Staff use all available tools to ensure the provision of a full service
component for all future gas station facilities in the Town of Markham;
And that the Mayor’s Office write to all gas
station operators in the Town of Markham to request them to review their
current operations to see what can be done to accommodate patrons with special
needs;
And
further that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Canadian Petroleum
Products Institute, the Province of Ontario, Region of York municipalities, the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Markham Advisory Committee for
Accessibility.
(8) NEW ORLEANS DISASTER -
ASSISTANCE FROM MARKHAM
(12.2.6)
Report
That
the report on the subject "New Orleans disaster – assistance from
Markham" be received.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole
be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
3. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MINUTES
- SEPTEMBER 1, 2005
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the
Minutes of the Council Meeting held on September 1, 2005, be adopted.
CARRIED
4. PRESENTATIONS
Council
consented to add Presentations (4) and (5).
(1) UNITED
WAY OF YORK REGION UPDATE (12.2.6)
Mr. Rahul K.
Bhardwaj, CEO, was in attendance to update Council on United Way of York
Region's endeavours to building a stronger York Region over the next year.
(2) MARKHAM
STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL
ANGUS GLEN HALF MARATHON
(12.2.6)
Ms. Cailey
Stollery was in attendance to present information regarding the Angus Glen Half
Marathon being held on November 6, 2005 starting and ending at Angus Glen Golf
Club.
(Communication
No. 149-2005 and By-law 2005-271)
(3) ENVIRONMENTAL
EVENTS
PITCH-IN, SILVER TRASH CAN,
ADOPT-A-PARK (12.2.6)
A
letter was received from Pitch-In Canada congratulating the Town of Markham for
showing leadership in working towards a more beautiful and clean environment
and extending appreciation with respect thereto.
Council acknowledged
and thanked the following groups and individuals for their participation in the
events as follows:
PITCH-IN
Pitch-In
is a national organization that is celebrating its 39th year of
Pitch-In Week which was held on April 18 to 24.
In order to encourage as many groups as possible to participate, the
Town of Markham encourages groups to conduct clean ups year round. This year, 48 groups registered to conduct
clean ups, and many did multiple clean ups.
Ward 1
Deanbank Drive Residents
Grandview Area Residents' Association
Pomona Mills Park Conservationists
Ward 2
5th Thornhill Scouts
7th Thornhill Scouts Canada
Neil Dattani
Friends of Little German Mills Creek
Levi Strauss & Co.
Toronto Field Naturalists
Ward 3
1st Unionville A Pack Cubs
6th Unionville Sparks
100 Markham Scout Group
American Express
Kevin Cash
Richard Robbins
International
South Unionville Community
Association
Unionville Villagers'
Association
Unionville Business
Improvement Association
Walden Walkabout
Ward 4
Costi Markham Language and Skills Training
Markham - Unionville Rotary Club
Milne Park Conservation Association
Vision Youth
Wismer Public School
Ward 5
11th Markham Sparks
748 Royal Canadian Army Cadets
Box Grove Community Association
Cedar Grove Residents Association
Cornell Ratepayers Association
Friends of Paramount
Linda & Friends
Rouge Fairways Residents Association
Rouge Valley Division Cadets - Girl Guides of Canada
Vinegar Hill Ratepayers Association
"We Care" Environmental Club - E.T. Crowle Public School
Ward 6
2nd Unionville Scouts -Scout Troop
2nd Unionville Scouts -Cub Pack
3rd Unionville Scouts Cub Pack
3rd Unionville Scouts - Scout Troop
Johnson & Johnson Medical Products
Sun Microsystems
Team Depot - Markham Home Depot
Ward 7
333rd Markham Scouts
Islamic Society of Markham
Markham African Carribean Association
Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians
Ward 8
7th Milliken Mills Scout Group
Hewlett-Packard
Milliken Mills Lions Club
Peer Alliance
SILVER
TRASH CAN LID
The Silver Trash Can Lid award was created by
the Markham
Conservation
Committee to encourage groups and individuals to take part in Pitch-In Week, a
national clean-up program held every year in May.
The “Lid” is divided into three categories:
Senior, Junior and Special. Each award
winner has the opportunity to display the award in their school or local public
building.
Junior
Wismer Public School
Special
Pomona Mills Park
Conservationists
ADOPT-A-PARK
Over
and above Pitch-in, groups who conduct a minimum of two clean ups a year can
adopt their local park. To date, 34
groups have adopted their local parks. Ongoing and lasting relationships with groups
have made this a very successful program.
Ward 1
Pomona Mills Park Conservationists
Grandview Area Residents' Association
Ward 2
Friends of Little German Mills Creek
Thornhill Baseball
5th Thornhill Scouts
7th Thornhill Scouts Canada
Knights of Columbus
Neil Dattani
Ward 3
South Unionville Community Association
Walden Walkabout A Solution to Pollution
Unionville BIA
Unionville Villagers' Assoc.
100th Markham Scout Group
Richard Robbins International
Miner Circle Group
1st Unionville Cubs A
Ward 4
Wismer Ratepayers Assoc.
Milne Park Conservation Assoc.
Markham - Unionville Rotary Club
Ward 5
748 Markham Army Cadets
Cornell Ratepayers Assoc.
Friends of Paramount
Linda & Friends
Rouge Valley Division Cadets - Girl Guides of Canada
Ward 6
Team Depot-Markham Home Depot
3rd Unionville Scouts
2nd Unionville Scouts Canada
Ward 7
333rd Markham Scout Group
Thiakos Family
Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centre of Toronto York
Markham Gateway Public School
Islamic Society of Markham
Ward 8
Peer Alliance
7th Milliken Mills Scout Group
Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians
OTHER
ENVIRONMENT EVENTS
Markham
Conservation Committee - Earth Day Event at Markville Mall
York Headwater Scouts –
Scout Tree Planting at Milne Park
Knights of Columbus,
Council 11708 – Urban Fishing Festival
(4) THE
HONOURABLE JAIRO R. CLOPATOFSKY
SENATOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF
COLOMBIA (12.2.6)
Council
welcomed the Honourable Jairo R. Clopatofsky, Senator of the Republic of
Colombia (2002-2006). Senator
Clopatofsky is recognized for his humanitarian spirit and performance. He brought greetings from Columbia and
invited Council to visit his home in the Town of Cartagena.
(5) COMMUNITIES
IN BLOOM ONTARIO COMPETITION (6.0 & 12.2.6)
It was
announced that the Town of Markham was awarded the highest rating in the
Communities in Bloom Ontario Five Bloom Award at the Provincial ceremony on September
10, 2005. The Town of Markham is the Champion in the 100,000 to 300,000
population class category and qualifies to participate in the National
Communities in Bloom competition in 2006.
The Town was also awarded the highest score in the Environmental
Awareness Award for Ontario.
5(a) REPORT NO. 26 - GENERAL COMMITTEE
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That
Report No. 26 - General Committee be received and adopted.
August 29, 2005
(1) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF GENERAL COMMITTEE
MEETING
- AUGUST 29, 2005 (16.0)
CARRIED
5(b) REPORT NO. 27 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Council consented to separate Clause (1).
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That Report No. 27 - Development Services
Committee be received and adopted.
August 30, 2005
(1) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – AUGUST 30,
2005 (16.0)
CARRIED
(Councillor K. Usman abstained -
Item No. 20)
(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained
- Items 14, 15, 21 & 39)
5(c) REPORT NO. 28 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Council consented to separate Clauses (2)
& (6).
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That Report No. 28 - Development Services
Committee be received and adopted.
September 6, 2005
(1) DESIGNATION
UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT, 7555 MARKHAM
ROAD
RAYMER-ROBB HOUSE, OWNER: 777192
ONTARIO LTD. (16.11.3)
Report
That the Raymer-Robb
House at 7555 Markham Road be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act;
And that the Clerk’s Department be authorized
to:
-
publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the
requirements
of
the Act; and
-
prepare the Designation By-law for the property.
(2) DESIGNATION
UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT, 9767 KENNEDY
ROAD
HENRY PINGLE SR. HOUSE,
OWNER: FAIRGLEN HOMES LTD. (16.11.3)
Report
That the
“Henry Pingle Sr. House” at 9767 Kennedy Road be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act;
And that the Clerk’s Department be authorized
to:
-
publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the
requirements
of
the Act; and
-
prepare the Designation By-law for the property.
CARRIED
(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)
(3) DESIGNATION
UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT, 6881 HIGHWAY 7
LEWIS J. BURKHOLDER
HOUSE
OWNER: 778374 ONTARIO LIMITED (PRIMONT HOMES) (16.11.3)
Report
That the
“Lewis J. Burkholder House” at 6881 Highway 7 be approved for designation under
Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;
And that the Clerk’s Department be authorized
to:
-
publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the
requirements
of
the Act; and
-
prepare the Designation By-law for the property.
(4) DESIGNATION
UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT, 10225-10227
KENNEDY ROAD
HOMER WILSON HOUSE,
J.P. CARR COTTAGE,
AND THE PINGLE FAMILY MONUMENT
OWNER: FIELDGATE DEVELOPMENTS (16.11.3)
Report
That the
demolition permit applications for 10225-10227 Kennedy Road, the Homer Wilson
House Farmhouse and the J.P. Carr Cottage, be denied;
And that the
Homer Wilson House, the J.P. Carr Cottage, and the Pingle Family Cemetery and
Monument, be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act;
And that the Clerk’s Department be authorized
to:
-
publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the
requirements
of
the Act; and
-
prepare the Designation By-law for the property.
(5) FOREST GATE HOMES, 1061993 ONTARIO LTD.
19 ROUGE STREET, ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT FOUR NEW RESIDENTAIL
LOTS (ZA 02 108985) (10.5)
Report
That
the deputation by Peter Ross, representing the Vinegar Hill Ratepayers
Association, in support of the proposal by Forest Gate Homes, be received;
And that the
Development Services Commission Report entitled “Forest Gate Homes, Application
for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit four new residential lots, 1062993
Ontario Ltd., 19
Rouge Street, Markham”, date September 6, 2005, be received;
And that the
record of the Public Meeting held on October 14, 2003, be received;
And that
Forest Gate Homes be granted servicing allocation of 4 units, such allocation
to be from the total allocation available from the Town Reserve, in accordance
with the February 15, 2005 report on
servicing allocation;
And that the
Town reserves the right to revoke or re-allocate servicing allocation, at its
sole discretion, should development not proceed in a timely manner;
And that the
Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;
And that the
application to amend Zoning By-law 1229, as amended, be approved, and the
by-law be brought forward to Council for enactment.
(By-law 2005-270)
(6) CAREERS IN YORK
A NEW COMMUNITY SERVICES
PROGRAM (10.16)
Report
That the report entitled “Careers in York. A New Community Services Program” be received;
And that the Town become a “Bronze Sponsor”
of this program at a cost of $5,000 to be funded from within the approved Economic Development
labour force development capital account #086-6900-6241-005.
CARRIED
(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)
(7) OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, TOWN OF MARKHAM
ROUGE NORTH MANAGEMENT AREA
AND THE PROVINCIAL GREENBELT
PLAN (MI.462) (10.3)
That the written submissions from: Ira T.
Kagan, Kagan Shastri, representing six property owners in the area; Patricia A.
Foran, Aird & Berlis, representing 1463069 Ontario Limited and 1512406
Ontario Limited; Randolph J. Smith, representing four property owners in the
area; and Michael J. McQuaid, WeirFoulds, representing Lebovic Enterprises
Inc., stating concerns regarding the proposed Official Plan Amendment for the
Rouge North Management Area/Greenbelt, be received;
And that the deputations by: Patricia Foran
of Aird & Berlis on behalf of 1463069 Ontario Limited and 1512406 Ontario
Limited, Mark Cooper, 5805 19th Avenue, and Paul DeMelo of Kagan
Shastri on behalf of several property owners, with concerns; and by Lewis Yeager, representing the Rouge
Park Alliance, in support, with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment
for the Rouge North Management Area/Greenbelt, be received;
And that the record of the Public Meeting
held on September 6, 2005 with respect to the proposed draft Official
Plan Amendment for the Rouge North Management Area/Greenbelt and the repeal of
OPA 116 be received;
And that the draft Official Plan Amendment be
referred back to staff for a report on the discussions held at the Public
Meeting, and for staff to meet with affected landowners as requested;
And that staff finalize the proposed draft
Official Plan Amendment for the Rouge North Management Area/Greenbelt and the
by-law to repeal OPA 116 in accordance with the direction of the Development
Services Committee and submit them to Council for adoption on October 11, 2005;
And that the adopted Official Plan Amendment
for the Rouge North Management Area/Greenbelt be submitted to the Region of
York for approval and to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority;
And that the Town Solicitor and staff be
authorized to take all necessary action to pursue the approval of the
Amendment.
(8) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – SEPTEMBER
6, 2005 (16.0)
CARRIED
6. MOTIONS
Council
consented to add Motions (1) to (3).
(1) UNITED
WAY OF YORK REGION UPDATE -
PROCLAMATION (3.4, 12.2.6)
Moved by
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the
presentation by Mr. Rahul K. Bhardwaj, CEO, will be in attendance to update
Council on United Way of York Region's endeavours to build a stronger York
Region over the next year, be received;
And that the
month of October, 2005 be proclaimed "United Way Month in the Town of Markham" and
all citizens be urged to recognize and support the mission of the United Way of
York Region;
And that
during "United Way Month in the Town of Markham" the posting of
United Way posters and signs in Town of Markham facilities be permitted;
And that the United Way flag
be flown at the Markham Civic Centre during United Way
month and for the duration of the Town of Markham United Way campaign.
CARRIED
(2/3rd vote to consider was
required and obtained)
(2) MARKHAM
STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL
ANGUS GLEN HALF MARATHON (12.2.6)
Moved by
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the
presentation by Ms. Cailey Stollery providing information regarding the Angus
Glen Half Marathon being held on November 6, 2005 starting and ending at Angus
Glen Golf Club, be received.
CARRIED
(2/3rd vote to consider was
required and obtained)
(3) COMMUNITIES
IN BLOOM ONTARIO COMPETITION (6.0 & 12.2.6)
Moved
by Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That
thanks, appreciation and congratulations be extended to Catherine Harrison,
Project Manager, Communities in Bloom, and members of the Communities in Bloom
Committee:
Tim Armstrong
Ralph Aselin
Lara Coombs
Nicole Fletcher
Mary Hopperton
Elizabeth Hutchison
Richard Jarrell
Ed Law
Emily Ng
Kate Seaver
Nirmala Persaud-Armstrong
Dorothy Peverley
Lesley Price
Christl Reeh
Diane Reddy
Janet Carnegie, Director, Corporate
Communications
Barbara Nanninga, Executive Assistant to
Mayor and Council
Joanne Olson, Councillor's Assistant
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Councillor A. Chiu;
And that
thanks be extended to all Members of Council, Mayor Cousens, Jim Sales,
Commissioner of Community and Fire Services, and Stu Taylor, Director,
Strategic Services for their support and encouragement.
CARRIED
(2/3rd vote to consider was
required and obtained)
7. COMMUNICATIONS
Council
consented to add Communication No. 152-2005.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
144-2005 Ministry
of Community Safety and Correctional Services - Forwarding information
regarding the coordination of providing assistance to the areas impacted by
Hurricane Katrina. (13.2)
152-2005 Development
Services Commission - Providing an update regarding the application by Krashnik
Investments Ltd. to permit retail uses at 9833 Highway 48. (10.5) (By-law
2005-277)
Referred to all Members of Council
145-2005 Liquor
Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission
Municipal Information Form for Unionville Home Society, 4300 Highway No. 7
(indoor). (3.21)
146-2005 Liquor
Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission
Municipal Information Form for Daikoku Sushi & Ramen Bistro, 8865 Woodbine
Avenue, Building D, Unit 15 (indoor). (3.21)
147-2005 Liquor
Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission
Municipal Information Form for Wok on Yonge, 7771 Yonge Street (indoor). (3.21)
148-2005 Liquor
Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission
Municipal Information Form for Asian Legend, 3636 Steeles Avenue East, Unit
Nos. 152 & 153 (indoor). (3.21)
149-2005 Markham
Stouffville Hospital - Forwarding a request to close the following streets on
November 6, 2005 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to facilitate the Angus Glen Half
Marathon:
- Start line is at Angus Glen Golf Course
- South on Kennedy Road to Major MacKenzie
- West on Major MacKenzie to Prospector's Drive
- South on Prospector's Drive to The Fairways
- West on The Fairways and south onto Royal Troon Crescent
- Royal Troon Cresent onto Angus Glen Blvd.
- East on Angus Glen Blvd to Kennedy Road
- South on Kennedy Road to just north of 16th Avenue
- Runners make a u-turn & go north on Kennedy Road to Elgin Mills Road East
- East on Elgin Mills Road to McCowan Road
- North on McCowan Road to 19th Avenue
- West on 19th Avenue to Warden Avenue
- South on Warden Avenue to Elgin Mills Road East
- East on Elgin Mills Road East to Kennedy Road
- South on Kennedy Road to Angus Glen Golf Course. (3.5)
(Presentation No. 2) (By-law 2005-271)
Referred to all Members of
Council
150-2005 The
Society for the Preservation of Historic Thornhill - Forwarding a request to
close the following streets and for other requirements for the Thornhill
Village Festival and Parade being held on Saturday, September 17, 2005, as
follows:
Road Closure
a) Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.:
Church Lane
Colborne Street
Eliza Street
Thornhill Summit Drive
b) Between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.:
John Street from Yonge Street
to Henderson Avenue
Yonge Street between Royal
Orchard Blvd. and Clark Avenue
Other Requirements
a) Mobile food vendors not be permitted to do business (unless authorized by
the festival) on September 17, 2005 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 5:30
p.m. on the following streets:
- Church Lane from John Street to beyond
Colborne Street;
- Colborne Street from Yonge Street to
Church Lane;
- Eliza Street
- Yonge Street between John Street and
200 metres north of Thornhill Summit Drive;
- Thornhill Summit Drive
b) Parking prohibition on both sides of Thornhill Summit Drive from 8:00 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m. on September 17, 2005.
c) Parking to be permitted on various streets adjacent to the festival area
from 8:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on September 17, 2005.
d) Closure signs and barricades at the following intersections:
- Church Lane at John Street
- Colborne Street at Yonge Street
- Elgin Street at Yonge Street
- John Street and Yonge Street
- John Street at Marie Court
- Thornhill Summit Drive at Yonge Street
- John Street at Henderson Avenue and at
Bayview Avenue indicating the limited access to Yonge Street
e) Other signs at several locations in Thornhill to be permitted prior to the
festival date to alert local residents of the road closures and restrictions.
(3.5.3)
(By-law 2005-272)
Referred to Commissioner of
Development Services and Town Solicitor
151-2005 Mr.
Ernie Victor, Aird & Berlis - Forwarding information regarding a Prehearing
Conference being held on September 29, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. for the application
submitted by Loblaw Properties Limited for Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendments to permit a large format retail plaza located on the north side of
Major Mackenzie Drive, between Highway 404 and Woodbine Avenue. (13.13, 10.3
& 10.5)
CARRIED
8. PROCLAMATION
(1) PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
That the
following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:
- Biotech Week
- September 26 to 30, 2005
CARRIED
9. BY-LAWS
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor D. Horchik
That By-laws 2005-270
to 2005-279 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2005-270 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 1229, as
amended (Forest Gate Homes, 1061993 Ontario Ltd., 19 Rouge Street – To permit four new residential
lots).
(Clause 5, Report No. 28, 2005)
BY-LAW 2005-271 A by-law to authorize the closing of various
streets to facilitate the Angus Glen Half Marathon on November
6, 2005.
(Presentation No. 2) (Communication No. 149-2005)
BY-LAW 2005-272 A by-law to authorize the closing of
various streets to facilitate the Thornhill Village Festival on September
17, 2005.
(Communication No. 150-2005)
BY-LAW 2005-273 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part
of the highways of the Town of Markham (Part of Lot 145, Plan 65M-3767,
dedicated as Part 2, Plan 65R-28088 and Part of Lots 143, 147 & 148, Plan
65M-3767, dedicated as Parts 3, 4 & 5, Plan 65R-27525 - Chippenham Lane).
BY-LAW 2005-274 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highway of the
Town of Markham (Part of Lots 3 and 4, Plan 1149, dedicated as Part 2, Plan
65R-12149 - Main Street Markham North).
BY-LAW 2005-275 A by-law to amend By-law 2001-172, being a
by-law to designate the Adam Clendenen House, 9516 9th Line(Revised
legal description – Lot 320, Plan 65M-3594)
BY-LAW 2005-276 A by-law to amend By-law 2005-75, being a
by-law to designate the James Darius Harrington House (Revised legal
description – Part of Lots 18 and 19, Concession 8, designated as Part 5, Plan
65R-24970)
BY-LAW 2005-277 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 88-76, as
amended (Krashnik Investments Ltd., 9833 Highway 48 – To permit retail uses).
(Clause 3, Report No. 25, 2005)
BY-LAW 2005-278 A by-law to deem Lots 1 & 2, Plan
65M-2755 not to be part of a registered plan of subdivision (2063456 Ontario
Limited, 263 and 287 Yorktech Drive)
(Clause 6, Report No. 25, 2005)
BY-LAW 2005-279 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of September 13, 2005.
(Council Meeting No. 15, 2005)
CARRIED
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK DON COUSENS, MAYOR
(Signed)