2007-09-11
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting No. 13
ROLL
CALL
Mayor F.
Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Jones, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional
Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor V. Burke,
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster,
Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)
REGRETS
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor L.
Kanapathi. (2)
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on September 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre. Mayor F. Scarpitti presided.
STAFF
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of Development
Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
S. Birrell, Town Clerk
K. Kitteringham, Deputy Clerk
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant
J. Wong, Technology Support Specialist
A. Seabrooke, Acting
Director, Library Services, Fire Services, Recreation and Culture
P. Loukes, Acting Director, Operations and
Water Works
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Virgilio disclosed an
interest with respect Clause (2), Report No. 46 (17 Laidlaw Group Ltd.
application), as he represents the owner 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.
2. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MINUTES - JUNE 26, 2007
Minutes
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor C. Moretti
That the
Minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 26, 2007, be adopted.
CARRIED
3. DELEGATIONS
(1) Mr. Jim Sandiford,
Co-Chair, Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise Inc., addressed Council regarding the
2007 Santa Claus Parade, indicating he was somewhat saddened by having to
change the traditional parade route. (3.5.5) (Communication No. 61-2007)
4(a) REPORT
NO. 45 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (September 4, 2007)
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That Report No. 45 - Development Services
Committee be received and adopted.
(1) REQUEST BY HERITAGE MARKHAM
TO COMMENT ON “PLANNING FOR
TOMORROW
-YORK REGION GROWTH
MANAGEMENT” (10.0, 16.11)
Report Attachment
That
as per the recommendation of Heritage Markham, Council
request that York Region acknowledge the importance of the protection and
preservation of built heritage resources in future regional documentation when
considering growth management strategies for the Region.
And
that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect
to this resolution.
(2) FLATO MANAGEMENT INC.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT
13 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DETACHED
LOTS
201 & 207 HELEN AVENUE
SOUTH UNIONVILLE PLANNING
DISTRICT
(ZA 06 134709 & SU 06
134653) (10.5, 10.7)
Report Maps
That
the recommendation report entitled “Flato Management Inc. Zoning By-law
Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications to permit 13 residential
single detached lots at 201 & 207 Helen Avenue” (ZA 06 134709 & SU 06
134653) be received;
That
the record of the Public Meeting held on June 19, 2007, regarding the proposed draft plan of subdivision and implementing
zoning, be received;
That
the draft plan of subdivision, 19TM-06014 (SU 06 134653), proposed by Flato
Management Inc., for 13 residential single detached lots located at 201 &
207 Helen Avenue, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix
‘A’;
That
the zoning application (ZA 06 134709), to amend By-laws 304-87, as amended and
177-96 as amended, to implement draft plan of subdivision 19TM-06014 (SU 06
134653), be approved and the implementing Zoning By-laws attached as Appendix
‘B’ be enacted;
That
the Owner provides written confirmation from the South Unionville Planning
District Developers Group Trustee that servicing allocation is available for 13
single detached units;
That
Flato Management Inc. be granted servicing allocation for 13 single detached
units, such allocation to be taken from the total current allocation for the
South Unionville Planning District;
That
the Town reserves the right to revoke or re-allocate such servicing allocation
at its sole discretion, should development not proceed in a timely manner;
That
the Region of York be advised accordingly regarding the servicing allocation
for this development;
That
the applicant provide the Town with the required payment of 30% of the
subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (2007-15);
And
further that the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-06014 will
lapse after a period of three years commencing September 4, 2007, in the event
that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period.
(By-laws
2007-187 and 2007-188)
(3) HAGERMAN-CORNER DEVELOPMENT INC.
(FORMERLY HAGERMAN VILLAGE)
DUFFIELD DRIVE, WEST OF
KENNEDY ROAD
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A
RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT
(ZA 06 135304 AND SC 06
135327) (10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachment
That
the staff report dated September 4, 2007, entitled: “Recommendation Report
Hagerman-Corners Development Inc. (formerly Hagerman Village) – Duffield Drive,
west of Kennedy Road – Applications for zoning by-law amendment and site plan
approval for a restaurant development,”
be received;
And
that the record of the Public Meeting held on April 17, 2007 to consider the requested zoning by-law amendment, be received;
And
that the application for Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 06 135304), be approved as outlined in the staff report
and the draft implementing zoning by-law amendment attached as Appendix ‘B’ be
finalized and enacted;
And
that site plan application (SC 06 135327) be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions
attached as Appendix ‘A’;
And
that a Public Meeting be scheduled to consider a zoning by-law amendment to
permit a day care centre/private school on the north side of Duffield Drive,
west of Deverill Court;
And
that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect
to this resolution.
(4) PETRO CANADA, 4641 HIGHWAY 7
SOUTH-WEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 7
AND KENNEDY ROAD
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT AN AUTOMOBILE
SERVICE STATION
(ZA 07 107606 AND SC 07
107701) (10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachment
That
the report dated September 4, 2007 entitled “Recommendation Report - Petro Canada - South west corner of Highway 7 and Kennedy
Road - Applications for zoning by-law
amendment and site plan approval to permit an automobile service station,” be
received;
And that the
record of the Public Meeting held on May 15, 2007 to consider the requested
zoning by-law amendment, be received;
And that the
application for Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 07 107606) be approved as outlined
in the staff report and the draft implementing zoning by-law attached as
Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted;
And that the application for site
plan control approval (SC 07107701) be
endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as
Appendix ‘B’;
And that site
plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or her
designate, to be issued once the conditions outlined above have been
satisfied. Site Plan approval is issued only when the Director has signed
the site plan;
And that
endorsement of the site plan application shall lapse and site plan approval
will not be issued, after a period of three years commencing September 4, 2007,
in the event that the site plan agreement is not executed within that period;
And
that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect
to this resolution.
(5) STATUS REPORT ON SUBCOMMITTEE
ON SECOND SUITES (10.0)
Report Appendix
A Appendix
B Appendix
C
That
this report be received and that at the request of the Subcommittee on Second
Suites, all members of Council be invited to attend an upcoming Subcommittee
workshop, with representatives from the Region of York and other invited GTA
municipalities, scheduled from 1-3 pm on September 18, 2007 in the Canada
Room.
CARRIED
4(b) REPORT
NO. 46- DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING (September 4, 2007)
Council consented to separate Clause (2).
(1) THORNHILL SECONDARY PLAN
FOR THE THORNHILL PLANNING
DISTRICT
(PLANNING DISTRICT NO. 3) (OP
07 120480) (10.0)
Extract Draft
OPA Report
Appendix
A-C Appendix
D Correspondence
That the correspondence
received from Melvin S. Winch MCIP, RPP, 47 Joseph Duggan Road, Toronto, ON in
opposition regarding the proposed application for Thornhill Secondary Plan for
the Thornhill Planning District, be received;
And that the
Record of the Public Meeting held on September 4, 2007, with respect to the
proposed amendment to the Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, to
incorporate an amendment to the Thornhill Secondary Plan for the Thornhill Planning District (Planning District No.3),
be received;
That the
application by the Town of Markham to amend the Official Plan (Revised 1987),
as amended, to incorporate an amendment to the Thornhill Secondary Plan for the
Thornhill Planning District (Planning District No.3), as amended, be approved;
And further
that the proposed amendment, be enacted without further notice.
(By-law 2007-189)
CARRIED
(2) APPLICATION FOR A ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT RETAIL SALES IN ONE
UNIT WITHIN AN
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AT 17
LAIDLAW BOULEVARD ZA 07 114387 (10.5)
Report
That the
memorandum to the Chief Administrative Officer dated August 2, 2007, entitled
“Delegation of Authority to CAO to call a Public Meeting, Zoning Amendment
Application to permit retail sales in one unit within an industrial building at
17 Laidlaw Boulevard, Markham, ZA 07 114387” be received;
That the
Record of the Public Meeting held on September 4, 2007, with respect to the
rezoning application submitted by 17 Laidlaw Group Ltd. to amend By-law 1229,
as amended, be received;
That the
rezoning application by 17 Laidlaw Group Ltd. to amend By-law 1229, as amended,
be approved;
And that the
proposed amendment to By-law 1229, as amended, be enacted without further
notice.
CARRIED
(Councillor J. Virgilio
abstained)
4(c) REPORT NO. 47 - GENERAL COMMITTEE
(September 10, 2007)
Council
consented to add Report No. 47.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That Report No. 47 - General Committee be
received and adopted.
(1) CANADIAN
WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION’S (CANWEA'S)
23RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND
TRADE SHOW (11.12)
That Regional Councillor J. Heath be
permitted to attend the Canadian Wind Energy Association’s 23rd Annual
Conference in Quebec City from September 30 - October 3, 2007.
CARRIED
(See following recorded vote)
(8:3)
(See following motion which was
lost)
YEAS: Mayor
F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Jones, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional
Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor A. Chiu.
(8)
NAYS: Councillor
J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor D. Horchik. (3)
ABSENT: Councillor
E. Shapero, Councillor L. Kanapathi. (2)
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That the motion moved by Deputy Mayor J. Jones and seconded by Councillor
J. Webster be amended to read as follows:
"That in the event Regional Councillor
J. Heath is unable to attend the Canadian Wind Energy Association’s 23rd Annual
Conference in Quebec City from September 30 - October 3, 2007, another Member
of Council who sits on the Board of Markham District Energy Inc. be permitted
to attend."
LOST
(See
following recorded vote) (4:7)
YEAS: Deputy
Mayor J. Jones, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor
J. Webster. (4)
NAYS: Mayor
F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T.
Wong, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor C.
Moretti, Councillor D. Horchik,
Councillor A. Chiu. (7)
ABSENT: Councillor
E. Shapero, Councillor L. Kanapathi. (2)
5. MOTIONS
Council
consented to add Motions (1) and (2).
(1) APPRECIATION
TO MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES:
- CANADA DAY COMMITTEE
- MARKHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL
- MILLIKEN MILLS CHILDRENS'
FESTIVAL (12.2.6)
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That Council
extend its appreciation to the Town of Markham Staff and the following Members
of the Committees for their contribution to successful events held over the
summer:
- Councillor
C. Moretti, Chair, and Members of the Canada Day Committee
- Regional
Councillor J. Heath and Members of the Markham Jazz Festival
- Jason
Tsien, Chair, Councillor L. Kanapathi and Members of the Milliken Mills
Childrens' Festival.
CARRIED
(2) SECOND
SUITES WORKING GROUP (10.0)
Moved by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That the Town Clerk be requested to prepare
preliminary comments for the September 18th Second Suites Working
Group Meeting regarding the development of an internal Property Standards
By-law for the Town;
And that the Town Clerk make a formal
presentation and prepare a report for a subsequent Part A meeting of the
Development Services Committee.
CARRIED
(2/3 VOTE WAS REQUESTED & OBTAINED)
6. NOTICE OF MOTIONS
(1) LOOPING
OF VIVA BUSES AT BUR OAK AVENUE & HIGHWAY 7 (5.14)
Council
consented to replace Councillor L. Kanapathi with Councillor J. Webster to
second this Notice of Motion. Council
also directed staff to prepare a background memo on this Notice of Motion for
discussion at the September 18, 2007 Development Services Committee
meeting.
Moved by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That Markham
Council endorses the looping of VIVA buses at Bur Oak Avenue and Highway No. 7
to allow the Region of York to extend services to east of Markham once the loop
is constructed.
7. COMMUNICATIONS
Council
consented to add Communication No. 65-2007.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor C. Moretti
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Referred to all Members of
Council
57-2007 Liquor Licence
Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission Municipal Information Form for Arthur's Irish Pub, 3621 Highway No.
7, Unit 110 (indoor) (3.21)
Info
58-2007 Liquor Licence
Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission Municipal Information Form for A La Kitchen, 21 Fairburn Drive, Unit
18 (indoor) (3.21)
Info
59-2007 Anthony
Corsetti, Chairperson, Thornhill Village Festival Committee - Requesting an
approval from the Town of Markham for the application of a special occasion
liquor permit to be utilized in conjunction with the Thornhill Village
Community Festival being held on September 15, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the CIBC Parking Lot (Yonge Street and Thornhill Summit Drive). (3.21)
Info
60-2007 The Society for
the Preservation of Historic Thornhill - Requesting an approval from the Town
of Markham to close the following streets to facilitate the Thornhill Village
Festival and Parade being held on September 15, 2007 as follows:
a) Between the hours of
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.:
- Church Lane from John Street
beyond Colborne Street
- Colborne Street from Yonge
Street to Church Lane
- 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
(3.5) (By-law 2007-190)
Info
61-2007 Rotary Club of
Markham Sunrise - Requesting an approval from the Town of Markham to close the
following streets to facilitate the Markham Santa Claus Parade being held on
November 24, 2007:
- Highway 7 East of
Wootten Way to Highway 48 (Closed to Parade Traffic Only) (8:00 a.m. to 11:00
a.m.)
- Highway 7 at Ninth
Line to Wootten Way (Local Traffic Only) (8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
- Main Street Markham
north of Highway 7 to 16th Avenue (Closed) (9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
- Main Street Markham
north of 16th Avenue to just south of Bur Oak Avenue (10:00 a.m. to
12:00 noon)
- Bullock Drive east of
Snider Drive east to Main Street Markham (10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
- Parkway Avenue west
side of George Street west to Main Street Markham (10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
- 16 Avenue East of
Fincham Avenue to west of the driveway to Garden Basket (Local Traffic Only)
(10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon)
- 16th Avenue
west of the driveway to Garden Basket to west of Peter Street (Closed) (10:00
a.m. to 12:00 noon)
- 16th Avenue
west of Peter Street to east of Mingay Ave/Stone Mason Drive (Local Traffic
Only) (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon) (3.5.5)
(By-law 2007-191) (Delegation 1)
Info
Referred to Commissioner of Development
Services & Town Solicitor
62-2007 Ontario
Municipal Board - Forwarding a Decision and Procedural Order of the Board
regarding the applications submitted by 1547155 Ontario Ltd. for official plan
and zoning by-law amendments to permit the development of residential
condominium with street-oriented retail on the ground floor at 7751 Yonge
Street. The length of the hearing will
be about 9 days, with sittings on Tuesday, November 20 through Thursday,
November 22, Monday, November 26 through Thursday, November 29 and Monday,
December 3 and Tuesday, December 4, 2007, as required. (13.13)
Letter
Referred to Commissioner of Development
Services
63-2007 Martin Sharvit,
Manager, Great Spaces Property Management - Forwarding an objection and outlining
comments regarding the proposed application for Thornhill Secondary Plan for
the Thornhill Planning District. (10.0)
(Clause
1, Report No. 46, 2007)
Letter
Referred
to all Members of Council
64-2007 Trevor Cleland,
Markham District Veterans Association - Requesting an approval from the Town of
Markham to temporary extend their existing liquor licence to the parking lot
area at 7 Washington Street. The
extension will be used for the Oktoberfest Fund Raiser being held on October
20, 2007 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. (3.21)
Info
CARRIED
8. PROCLAMATION
(1) PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)
Info
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the
following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:
- National
Family Dinner Night (September 20, 2007)
- Child Abuse
& Neglect Prevention Month (October 2007) and
Go
Purple for Prevention Day (October 1, 2007)
- Character
Community Week (October 15 to 19, 2007)
- Child Care Worker and Early Childhood
Educator Appreciation Day - October 24, 2007
- YMCA World
Peace Week (November 17 to 24, 2007)
And that the Corporate Communications Department be
requested to publish the above proclamations in the local newspapers;
And that the proclamation of August 15, 2007 as "Brad
May Day" in the Town of Markham, be confirmed.
CARRIED
9. OTHER BUSINESS
Council
consented to add Other Business (1) and (2).
(1) MARKHAM
FIRE TRUCKS (12.2.6)
Regional
Councillor J. Heath expressed concerns regarding the Town's decision during the
summer Council recess to allow the placement of "Support our Troops"
decals on Town of Markham fire trucks.
(2) TERRY
FOX RUN (12.2.6)
Mayor Scarpitti recognized the 27th year of the Terry Fox Run and the
importance of supporting our local runs on Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 9:00
a.m. from Thornlea Secondary School and Unionville Public Library.
10. BY-LAWS
Moved by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That By-laws 2007-187 to 2007-200 be given
three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2007-187 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Flato
Management Inc., 201 and 207 Helen Avenue, Part of Lot 10, Plan 2196 - To
delete the subject lands from the designated area of By-law 304-87, as amended,
so that the lands may be incorporated within the designated area of By-law
177-96, as amended, to permit the development of 13 single detached dwellings).
(Clause 2, Report No. 45, 2007)
By-law
BY-LAW 2007-188 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Flato
Management Inc., 201 and 207 Helen Avenue, Part of Lot 10, Plan 2196 - To
permit the development of 13 single detached dwellings).
(Clause 2, Report No. 45, 2007)
By-law
BY-LAW 2007-189 A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 167 (Town of
Markham to amend the Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, to incorporate
an amendment to the Thornhill Secondary Plan for the Thornhill Planning District (Planning District No.3)).
(Clause 1, Report No. 46, 2007)
By-law
BY-LAW 2007-190 A by-law to authorize the temporary closure of various roads to
facilitate the Thornhill Village Festival being held on September 15, 2007.
(Communication 60-2007)
By-law
BY-LAW 2007-191 A by-law to authorize the temporary closure of various streets in
the Town of Markham to facilitate the Markham Santa Claus Parade being held on
November 24, 2007.
(Communications No. 61-2007)
By-law
BY-LAW 2007-192 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the
Town of Markham (Part of Block 39, Plan M-1915, dedicated as Part 3, Plan
65R-19192 - Birchmount Road).
By-law
BY-LAW 2007-193 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the
Town of Markham (Block 72, Plan 65M-3837 - Copper Creek Drive).
By-law
BY-LAW 2007-194 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the
Town of Markham (Part of Lot 20, Concession 6, designated as Part 1, Plan
65R-25680 - Castlemore Avenue).
By-law
BY-LAW 2007-195 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the
Town of Markham (Block 105 (Alexander Lawrie Avenue) and Block 110 (Barnstone
Drive), Plan 65M-3806).
By-law
BY-LAW 2007-196 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the
Town of Markham (Block 336 - Delray Drive, Block 337 - Maybole Road, Block 338
- Outerbrook Road, Blocks 339 & 340 - Peterkin Road and Block 341 - Saffron
Street, Plan 65M-3697).
By-law
BY-LAW 2007-197 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not
subject to Part Lot Control (Arista Homes, 14th Avenue and 9th Line By-pass,
Blocks 162 to 168 and 170 to 179, Plan 65M-3907).
By-law
BY-LAW 2007-198 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not
subject to Part Lot Control (Yorkwood Homes, north of 16th Avenue and west of
Highway 48, Lots 5 to 7, Blocks 16 to 19, Plan 65M-3977).
By-law
BY-LAW 2007-199 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not
subject to Part Lot Control (Theresa & Sabastiano Mizzi, Block 1, 65M-4010
and Blocks 26 and 31, 65M-3864, Armadale Planning District).
By-law
BY-LAW 2007-200 A by-law to amend Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Appointment
By-law 2002-178 and Parking By-law 2005-188 (To update Officers' List and
Private Property Enforcement Agencies).
By-law
CARRIED
11. IN-CAMERA ITEMS
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That Council
resolve into an in-camera session to discuss confidential matters.
CARRIED
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That Council
rise and the Chair report the following from in-camera session:
(1) MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
- JUNE 26, 2007 (16.0)
That the
minutes of the in-camera Council meeting held on June 26, 2007, be confirmed.
(2) PERSONNEL
MATTER (11.0)
That the
presentation provided by the Director of Human Resources regarding a personnel
matter be received;
And that staff be authorized to proceed
as directed with respect to this matter.
(3) C. RUSCICA APPEAL OF THE COMMITTEE OF
ADJUSTMENT
DECISION REGARDING 48
SPRUCEWOOD DRIVE, THORNHILL
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FILE
NO. A/25/07
LEGAL FILE NO. 07 102 LG 0192
(10.12)
That
the report entitled “C. Ruscica Appeal of the Committee of Adjustment Decision
Regarding 48 Sprucewood Drive, Thornhill” be received;
And
that the Town Solicitor and Staff be instructed to attend the Ontario Municipal
Board hearing of the appeal by Caterina Ruscica from the decision of the
Committee of Adjustment denying three variances for a proposed 2-storey house
at 48 Sprucewood Drive, Thornhill;
And
that Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this
report.
(4) APPEAL OF OPA 149
BY COLLEEN & LARRY
ROMANOVICH
(HIGHWAY 404 NORTH (BUSINESS
PARK) SECONDARY PLAN)
LEGAL FILE NO. 06 0411 LG 0382
(10.3)
That
the report entitled “Appeal of OPA 149 by Colleen & Larry Romanovich
(Highway 404 North (Business Park) Secondary Plan)” be received;
And
that Council adopts the attached modifications to OPA 149;
And
that the Town Solicitor and staff be authorized to request OMB approval of OPA
149, as modified, based upon the terms set out in this report;
And that Staff be authorized and directed to
take the actions set out in this report.
(5) APPOINTMENT
OF JOHN LIVEY TO BOARD OF THE
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR MEDICAL
DEVICE DEVELOPMENT CORP.
(NCMDD) (16.24 & 10.16)
That approval
be given for the Chief Administrative Officer, John Livey, to serve as the
Town's representative on the Board of Directors of the National Centre for
Medical Device Development Corp.;
And that the
Chief Administrative Officer provide regular updates to all members of Council.
(6) PERSONNEL
MATTER - FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT (11.0)
Council
received an update regarding the appointment of Acting Fire Chief (s) while Mr.
McClean, Fire Chief, is on education leave.
CARRIED
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional
Councillor J. Heath
That the
report be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
12. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That By-law
2007-201 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2007-201 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of
September 11, 2007.
(Council Meeting No. 13, 2007)
By-law
CARRIED
13. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
___________________________________ _____________________________________
SHEILA
BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK FRANK
SCARPITTI, MAYOR
(Signed)