2004-9-28
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting
No. 18
(Canada
Room)
COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional
Councillor J. Jones, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J.
Virgilio (5:45pm), Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K.
Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)
Regrets
Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor G. McKelvey. (2)
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That Council
resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole to discuss the following:
(1) Celebration
of the Arts Markham Theatre - Request For Assistance (7.0, 12.2.6)
(2) Hydro
One Update (13.8)
(3) Hydro
One - Bill 100 (13.8)
(4) Award
of Tender No. 123-T-04 Construction of the Museum Reception Centre Building
& Parking Lot (7.12)
(5) 2004
Committee/Board Appointments (16.24)
(6) Application
for Adult Entertainment Parlour Owner’s License Renewal, 1598238 Ontario
Limited “Friction Gentlemen’s Club”, 175 Anderson Ave, Markham (2.0)
(7) Suspension
& Revocation of Adult Entertainment Parlour Operator’s Licence “Friction
Gentlmen’s Club”, 175 Anderson Avenue, Markham (2.0)
(8) Proclamation
- World Sight Day - October 14, 2004 (3.4)
(9) Disaster
Relief Donation Haiti (7.6)
CARRIED
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on September 28, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, Civic Centre. Mayor D. Cousens
presided.
(Council
Chambers)
COUNCIL
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional
Councillor J. Jones (7:40pm), Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Webster (7:15pm), Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu.
(11)
Regrets
Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor G. McKelvey. (2)
STAFF
J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
J. Carnegie,
Director, Corporation Communications
C. Conrad,
Town Solicitor
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
P. Miller,
Manager, Secretariat Services
B. Nanninga,
Executive Assistant
J. Sales,
Commissioner of Community & Fire Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None declared.
2. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
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) CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
MARKHAM THEATRE - REQUEST FOR
ASSISTANCE (7.0, 12.2.6)
That the letter and email communication dated September 15, 2004 from
Debra Weller, Celebration of the Arts requesting assistance with Markham
Theatre costs for the Celebration of the Arts to be held on October 16, 2004 be
received;
And that the email dated September
17, 2004
from David Scott providing background information be received;
And that a grant in the amount of $1,500.00 be approved for the 2004
event;
And that staff be authorized to negotiate additional contra agreements
with the theatre;
And that there be further discussion and consultation for future years
on a regional basis.
(2) HYDRO
ONE UPDATE (13.8)
That the Hydro One update by the Commissioner of Development Services
be received;
And that the presentation by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti regarding a
commitment made by PowerStream staff, and accepted by the PowerStream Board of
Directors, that PowerStream will study and report on the potential effects
of various transmission options under review as part of the Hydro One Class
Environmental Assessment ("EA") process (including ability to service
growth; reliability; technical efficiency; environmental effects including appearance,
EMFs and proximity to populated areas; timing; and profitability), be
received;
And that Council of the Town of Markham endorse the PowerStream
commitment and request similar endorsement from the Councils of the Town of
Aurora, the Town of Newmarket, Town of Richmond Hill and the City of Vaughan;
And that Council of the Town of Markham request that Councils of the
Town of Aurora and the Town of Newmarket direct their local power distribution
companies to perform a similar review of the transmission options under review
as part of the current Hydro One Class Environmental Assessment of the York
Region Transmission Supply Project;
And that Council of the Town of Markham request that Hydro One suspend
the current Class EA process pending receipt of the results of the review being
undertaken by PowerStream.
(3) HYDRO
ONE - BILL 100 (13.8)
Whereas on June 15, 2004, the Minister of Energy introduced Bill 100, an Act to amend the Electricity Act, 1998 and the
Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 and to make consequential amendments to other
Acts, which, if passed, will reform the provincial electricity
sector;
And whereas Bill 100 is presently at the second reading stage following
consideration by Ontario's Standing Committee on Social Policy;
And Whereas Bill 100 will establish an office known as the Conservation
Bureau, to provide leadership in energy conservation and load management within
Ontario;
And Whereas Bill 100 will amend the Electricity
Act, 1998 to provide a process for integrated energy resource
management within Ontario, which will encompass issues of supply, demand and
transmission and encourage conservation, load management and greater reliance
on renewable energy;
And Whereas Bill 100 will create the Ontario Power Authority (“OPA”) to
forecast the medium and long-term energy needs within the Province, and to
conduct independent planning for generation, demand management, conservation,
alternative energy supply, and transmission;
And Whereas the Hydro One Transmission Supply Project for York Region
has been proposed and is being assessed strictly on the basis of forecast
transmission needs, without any consideration of demand and load management,
conservation or alternative energy supply;
And Whereas one or more of the local utilities for whom Hydro One has
proposed the Transmission Supply Project for York Region are now reconsidering
those forecast transmission needs and alternatives available to meet those
needs;
Be it therefore proposed that the Councils of the Towns of
Markham, Aurora, Richmond Hill and Newmarket and the City of Vaughan request
that the Minister of Energy direct that Hydro One suspend the Class EA process
in relation to the Transmission Supply Project for York Region, and designate
York Region as the pilot region for the OPA’s integrated resource management
forecasting and planning process under Bill 100.
(4) AWARD OF TENDER NO. 123-T-04
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MUSEUM
RECEPTION CENTRE
BUILDING AND PARKING LOT
(7.12) weblink
That Tender # 123-T-04 for the construction of the Museum Reception
Centre Building and Parking Lot
be awarded to the lowest price and acceptable bidder Surrey Construction as
follows in the total amount of $1,089,502.83 inclusive of 7% GST ($1,018,226.94
exclusive of GST);
And that a contingency of $
53,500 inclusive of 7% GST ($50,000
exclusive of GST) be established and that the General Manager, Construction and Utilities,
be authorized to approve cost overrun up to the contingency amount;
And that funding is provided from the approved 2003/2004 Museum Capital
Budgets in the amount of $698,300 for this contract;
And that Council pre-approve $490,000 from
the 2005 Recreation and Cultural Services Department Construction Capital
Budget to award this contract.
(5) 2004
COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS (16.24)
Markham Conservation Committee
That the resignation of Donna Sardone from the Markham Conservation
Committee be accepted with regret and a letter of appreciation be forwarded;
And that a replacement appointment be considered at the time of other
appointments in fall, 2004.
Markham Race Relations Committee
That the resignation of Ashna Kohli from the Markham Race Relations Committee
be accepted with regret and a letter of appreciation be forwarded;
And that a replacement appointment be considered at the time of other
appointments in fall, 2004.
Markham Public Art Advisory Committee
That the
following be appointed to the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee for a term
to expire November 30, 2005:
Ms. Deborah Castello
Ms. Elizabeth Chong
Mr. Paul Leonidis
Mr. Virendar Puri
Ms. Leslie Holt
Ms. Azra Riaz
Ms. Judi McIntyre
Ms Priti Tripathi
(6) APPLICATION
FOR ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PARLOUR
OWNER’S LICENSE RENEWAL
1598238 ONTARIO LIMITED
“FRICTION GENTLEMEN’S CLUB”
175 ANDERSON AVE, MARKHAM (2.0)
That the owner’s license for
1598238 Ontario Limited, c.o.b. as Friction’s Gentlemen’s Club, at 175 Anderson
Avenue, issued pursuant to Town of Markham By-law 2002-287 be renewed for a
temporary period of 30 days and such renewal shall take effect once the
following conditions have been satisfied:
1. The following
alterations shall be made to the VIP area of the club:
a.
all walls and partitions in the VIP area shall be removed and replaced
with a railing that shall not obstruct the view into the VIP area to the
satisfaction of the Licensing Officer for the Town of Markham and in compliance
with the provisions of the Building Code;
b.
all couches in the VIP area shall be removed and replaced with tables and
chairs to the satisfaction of the Licensing Officer for the Town of Markham;
c.
adequate lighting shall be installed in the VIP area and throughout the
club to ensure adequate visibility to the satisfaction of the Licensing Officer
for the Town of Markham;
2. A written
schedule of training with respect to the provisions of the Town’s by-law No.
2002-287, for attendants who will provide adult entertainment services shall be
provided to the satisfaction of the Licensing Officer.
And that the temporary 30 day
renewal of the owner’s license granted to 1598238 Ontario Limited shall be
subject to the following conditions:
1. An
application for a new owner’s license and operator’s license for the subject
adult entertainment establishment at 175 Anderson Avenue shall be made and
submitted to the Licensing Officer of the Town of Markham.
2. The new owner
shall provide with his application for a license to the Licensing Officer of
the Town of Markham a signed letter of agreement, acknowledging and agreeing to
comply with all the conditions set out herein and which are attached to the
temporary license granted to 1598238 Ontario Limited.
3. The
named persons shall not be employees of or have any involvement in or
connection with the operation of the subject business.
4. Training
shall be provided with respect to the requirements of the Town of Markham
By-law 2002-287 to all attendants who will provide adult entertainment services
at 175 Anderson Avenue in accordance with the letter provided to the Licensing
Officer as set out above.
5. An
operator shall be designated to monitor the activity in the VIP area and shall
walk through and conduct inspections of the VIP area at 15 minute intervals.
(7) SUSPENSION
AND REVOCATION OF ADULT
ENTERTAINMENT PARLOUR OPERATOR’S LICENCE
“FRICTION GENTLMEN’S CLUB”
175 ANDERSON AVENUE, MARKHAM (2.0)
That the current operator’s license to operate Friction’s Gentlemen’s
Club at 175 Anderson Avenue be revoked and that the
suspension of the license by the Licensing Officer be confirmed.
(8) PROCLAMATION - WORLD SIGHT DAY
OCTOBER 14, 2004 (3.4)
That October 14, 2004 be proclaimed World Sight Day in
the Town of Markham;
And that a letter be forwarded from the Mayor's Office to that effect.
(9) DISASTER
RELIEF DONATION HAITI (7.6)
That a grant in the amount of $1,000 to Haiti be approved with respect
to the recent hurricane disaster;
And that such grant be directed through a recognized agency;
And that staff of the Town of Markham be provided the opportunity to
match this donation.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole
be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
3. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MINUTES
- SEPTEMBER 14, 2004
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the
Minutes of the Council Meeting held on September 14, 2004, be adopted.
CARRIED
4. PRESENTATIONS
Council
consented to add Presentations (3).
(1) MARKHAM
GROUP OF ARTISTS AND
MARKHAM GROUP OF WRITERS
- BOOK LAUNCH (12.2.6)
Council
acknowledged the Markham Group of Artists and Markham Group of Writers for
their collaboration on a book published in September, 2004.
(2) CELEBRATE
OUR ENVIRONMENT, SILVER TRASH CAN AWARD
AND NATURAL GARDENS PRESENTATIONS (12.2.6)
CELEBRATE
OUR ENVIRONMENT
Council
extended appreciation and thank the following community groups and individuals
for their participation in Celebrate our Environment:
Grandview Area Residents'
Association
Pomona Mills Park
Conservationists
Ward 2
Friends of Little German
Mills Creek
5th Thornhill
Scouts
7th Thornhill
Scouts Canada
Ward 3
1st Unionville Scouts
6th Unionville
Sparks
All Saints School
Buddha’s International Light
Association
Jean Rattray
Mark Garvey
Markham Girl Guides
Markham Rugby Club
St. Matthew's Catholic
School
Sunoco
The Walden Pond Walkabout -
A Pollution Solution
William Berczy Public School
Eco Club
Ward 4
2nd Markham Falcon Scout Troop
James Robinson Public School
Markham Lion's Club
Milne Park Conservation
Association
Sanofi Synthelabl
Ralph Tuckwell
Wismer Public School
Vision Youth Leadership
Program
Ward 5
748 Royal Canadian Army
Cadets
Cedar Grove Residents
Association
Cornell Village Public
School
Rouge Fairways Residents
Association
Sandra Moyer
Vinegar Hill Ratepayers
Association
Ward 6
2nd Unionville Cub Pack
3rd Unionville Scouts
Johnson & Johnson
Medical Products
Victoria McGrath
Ward 7
238 Scout Troop
333rd Markham Scouts
Sri Sathya Sai Centre of
Toronto
Ward 8
Milliken Mills Lions Club
Johnson Controls Ltd
In Kind Assistance
Markham Parks Operations Staff
Markham Roads Operations Staff
Markham Corporate Communications Staff
SILVER
TRASH CAN AWARD
The Silver Trash Can Award is presented to
groups who have collected the most bags of garbage:
Junior
St. Mathew’s Catholic School
Senior
None
Special
The Walden Pond Walkabout – A Pollution
Solution
NATURAL
GARDENS TOUR
Council extended appreciation and thanked the
following community groups and individuals for their participation in opening
their gardens to the public for the Natural Gardens Tour:
Ward 1
Valerie Burke
Ward 2
Elizabeth Hutchison
Brian Kaplan
Eric & Kate Shapero
Ward 4
Lesley Price
Ward 7
David Vince
Ward 8
Kun Mio
In Kind Assistance
Dave Rogalsky, TRCA
Mark Lowe, TRCA
Colleen Cirillo - Markham Green Neighbourhoods
& Natural Gardens Tour Co-ordinator
Trudy Tatangelo, volunteer
(3) HEART
AND STROKE FOUNDATION
MOTHER/DAUGHTER WALK (12.2.6)
Councillor Shapero advised of the recent Heart and Stroke Foundation
Mother/Daughter Walk at Toogood Pond at which the foundation doubled its
fundraising goal of $22,000.00.
5(a) REPORT NO. 47 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That Report
No. 47 - Economic Development Committee be received and adopted.
September 13, 2004
(1) SARS RECOVERY PROGRAM,
FINAL REPORT (7.6 & 16.24,
13.4.4) Weblink
That
the report entitled “SARS Recovery Program – Final Report”, dated September 13,
2004, be received;
And
that “Thank You” letters be sent on behalf of Markham Council to Brenda
McGowan, York Region Tourism Coordinator; Chris Hales, Chair of the North East
Toronto Hotel Association (and GM of the Radisson Hotel); and the Province of
Ontario (for its $100,000 support);
And
that Regional Councillor Bill O’Donnell (Task Force Chair), and members of the
Markham SARS Economic Recovery Task Force (Deputy Mayor Scarpitti, Councillor
Usman, Councillor Chiu, and former Regional Councillor Tony Wong) be
acknowledged;
And further that upon receipt of York
Region’s final report to the Province and Markham in late fall, 2004, that the
report be circulated to Committee, Council, Finance and the Clerk’s office.
(2) MARKETING PROGRAM FOR
BALANCE OF 2004 (10.16) Weblink
That the presentation of the Director,
Economic Development, regarding the Marketing Program for the Balance of 2004,
be received.
And
that Councillor A. Chiu and Economic Development Officer D. Ciastko be
authorized to represent Markham at the Corenet Global business conference in San Antonio, TX
at a cost not to exceed $4,500 to be funded from within the approved Business
Travel account #610-9985201.
(3) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING – SEPTEMBER
13, 2004 (16.0)
CARRIED
5(b) REPORT NO. 48 - COMMUNITY SERVICES &
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Report
No. 48 - Community Services & Environment Committee be received and
adopted.
September 13, 2004
(1) MINUTES – ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
ACCESSIBILITY
JUNE 17, AND AUGUST 18, 2004
(16.9) Jun.
17 Aug.
18
That the minutes of the Advisory Committee on Accessibility meeting
held on June 17, and August 18, 2004, be received.
And that the following resolutions from the August
18, 2004
meeting be adopted:
“That a standard signage program
that addresses accessibility issues for all residents of Markham be
established;”
“That Council be requested to
consider examining the western existing part of the Centennial Community Centre
with respect to accessibility issues and include the remediation of any issues
in the current project.”
(2) CONSOLIDATED AGREEMENT FOR
CHILD CARE SERVICES (6.0 &
7.0 & 8.0) Weblink
That the report entitled “Consolidated Agreement for Child Care
Services” be approved;
And that Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a
Consolidated Agreement for Child Care Services between the Town of Markham and The Regional Municipality of
York, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
(3) AUTHORIZATION FOR COMMISSIONER OF
COMMUNITY
AND FIRE SERVICES TO ENTER
INTO NON-CONFORMING
RENTAL CONTRACTS ON BEHALF OF
THE
TOWN OF MARKHAM (6.0 & 7.0
& 8.0) Weblink
That the report titled "Authorization for Commissioner of
Community and Fire Services to Enter into Non-Conforming Rental Contracts on Behalf
of the Town of Markham" be received;
And that the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services, on the
recommendation of the Director of Recreation and Culture, Facility
Co-ordinators and Managers of cultural venues, be authorized to enter into
rental agreements up to a value of $25,000 net of expenditures on behalf of the
Town of Markham, subject to all Town requirements being adhered to with respect
to policies, by-laws, permits, insurance, etc.
(4) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF COMMUNITY
SERVICES & ENVIRONMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING – SEPTEMBER
13, 2004 (16.0)
CARRIED
5(c) REPORT NO. 49 - FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Moved by Councillor
S. Daurio
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That Report
No. 49 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.
September 20, 2004
(1) KEEPING OF PIGEONS - URBAN AREA
(2.8) Weblink
That
the owner of pigeon operations at 14 Griffin Court be exempted from the
provisions of By-law 182-96 "A by-law to prohibit the keeping of certain
classes of animals and to regulate the keeping of certain other classes of
animals in the Town of Markham" subject to the property owner entering
into a written agreement with the Town that shall include the following
conditions:
1. That
permission pertains to the current owner only.
2. Pigeons
are to be housed solely on the subject property.
3. A
maximum of 40 pigeons be permitted on the property.
4. All
structures used to house the pigeons must meet zoning lot line set-backs,
building and property standards regulations.
5. Receipt of a written
commitment that flights of the pigeons be restricted to
twice daily between the hours of 6:00am - 10:00am, and 7:00pm
- 10:00 pm.
6. Continued
membership in the Brampton & Peel County Poultry, Pigeon & Pet
Stock Association.
7. All
pigeons must be banded with identifying leg bands issued by a club or
organization.
(By-law
2004-271)
(2) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
MARKHAM-STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL
FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A TOWN
RECREATION AND
LIBRARY FACILITY ON THE MARKHAM
STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL CAMPUS
(6.6 & 3.19 & 8.2) Weblink 2 3
That
Council approve in principle the concept of integrating the East Community
Centre within the emerging Markham Stouffville Hospital site campus;
And
that staff prepare a facility concept plan for Council consideration;
And
that Council endorse the Memorandum of Understanding between the Markham
Stouffville Hospital and the Town of Markham);
And
that staff enters into formal discussions and negotiations with the Markham
Stouffville Hospital to develop in more detail the partnership agreement
between the Town of Markham and the Markham Stouffville Hospital related to the
development and the operation of the East Community Centre;
And
that staff works in cooperation with the Markham Stouffville Hospital and the
Grace Hospital of York Region to prepare a report that identifies a concept
plan for facility amenities and additional details on the partnership for
Council consideration;
And
that the Town participate in the site master plan process with the
Markham-Stouffville Hospital and the Grace Hospital of York Region to an upset
limit of $74,000 to be funded from the Development Charge account (90%) and the
General Capital Reserve (10%) in 2005.
(3) GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION (6.3) Weblink
That
the staff report entitled "Greenhouse Construction", dated September
20, 2004, be received;
And
that staff be authorized to proceed with the Greenhouse Construction project in
the fall of 2004;
And
that funding for this project, to an upset limit of $70,000, be provided for
from closed capital projects, to be identified in the 2004 update on the status
of capital projects.
(4) MARKHAM ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
FUND REPLENISHMENT (5.7) Weblink
That
the staff report entitled "Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund
Replenishment", dated September 20, 2004 be received;
And
that Council approve the $32,700 of projects evaluated and recommended by the
Environmental Issues Committee, outlined in the Financial Considerations
section of this report, to be funded from the Markham Environmental
Sustainability Fund (MESF), Account #872800168;
And
that the replenishment for the fund, to be base level of $300,000, be
considered in the 2005 Capital Budget process, as approved by Council on April
13, 2004;
And
that Members of Council be invited to attend the Official Launch of the Markham
Environmental Sustainability Fund and cheque presentations to successful
applicants on Saturday, October 2, 2004 at noon at the Civic Centre;
And
further that staff proceed with advertising the Markham Environmental
Sustainability Fund and soliciting applications for the 2005 season.
(5) PETITION FOR MTO SUBSIDY FOR THE 2004
CONNECTING LINK PROGRAM
(5.10) Weblink
That
the report entitled "Petition for MTO Subsidy for the 2004 Connecting Link
Program" be received;
And
that the Operations and Asset Management Department be authorized to petition
for the statutory subsidy pursuant to The Public Transportation and Highway
Improvement Act on expenditures for 2004 Connecting Link Construction Projects
to facilitate the 16th Avenue/Markham Road Intersection Improvements;
And
that Council approve the Connecting Link Construction By-Law to authorize the
execution of a proposal and estimated costs for the construction of a
connecting link designated by the Minister of Transportation.
(By-law
2004-272)
(6) AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR GEORGE PINGLE
HOUSE
RESTORATION AND ADDITION
(CORPORATE
TRAINING CENTRE) (7.12) Weblink 1
That
the contract for George Pingle House Restoration and Addition be awarded to
Bondfield Construction Company Limited in the total amount of $593,850
inclusive of 7% GST ($555,000.00 exclusive of GST);
And
that funding be provided from the Angus Glen Community Centre and Library
Budget - Heritage Building - Account No. 063-5350-4906-005 in the amount of
$296,800.00 and 2004 Capital Accounts for the George Pingle House Restoration
and Addition Account No. 056-5350-6303-005 in the amount of $258,200.00;
And
that a contingency of $32,100 inclusive of 7% GST ($30,000 exclusive of GST) be
established and that cost overruns up to the contingency amount be charged to
the overall construction contingency account for the Angus Glen Community
Centre and Library.
(7) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING – SEPTEMBER
20, 2004 (16.0)
CARRIED
5(d) REPORT NO. 50 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That Report No. 50 - Development Services Committee be received and
adopted.
September 21, 2004
(1) UNIONVILLE BURNDENNET CREEK
STREAM NAME OPTIONS (5.7)
That the staff
presentation regarding name options for the Unionville Burndennet Creek be
received;
And that the name "Eckardt Creek" be endorsed.
(2) 2004 THIRD QUARTER UPDATE
OF THE STREET NAME RESERVE
LIST (10.14) Weblink
That Development Services Committee receive the updated
street name reserve list for the third quarter of 2004, attached as Appendix
‘A’ to the September 21, 2004 staff report, and that the name "Albert Lewis" be added to the list.
(3) AL HUSSAIN FOUNDATION,
10992 KENNEDY ROAD
APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE
OFFICIAL PLAN,
ZONING BY-LAW, MINISTER’S
ZONING ORDER (AIRPORT)
AND FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL, TO
PERMIT A PLACE OF
WORSHIP IN ADDITION TO THE
EXISTING PERMITTED CEMETERY
(OPA.96-005, ZO.96-029,
ZA.01-118321, SC.04-018281) (10.3,
10.5, 10.6) Weblink
That the Record of the Public
Meeting held on October 2, 2001 regarding applications submitted by the Al
Hussain Foundation at 10992 Kennedy Road to Amend the Official Plan, Zoning
By-law, and Minister’s Zoning Order (Airport), to permit the conversion of the
existing funeral chapel to a place of worship and the construction a 183.5 m2
addition, be received;
And that Council endorse the
proposed draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, to permit the conversion
of the existing funeral chapel to a place of worship and construction of a
183.5 m2 addition;
And that the applicant’s
exemption request from Bill 27 be endorsed by Council and referred to the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing;
And that the draft Official
Plan and the Zoning By-law Amendments be presented to Council for adoption,
once the Ministry of Municipal Affairs has granted an exemption from Bill 27,
permitting the conversion of the funeral chapel to a place of worship and the
construction of the 183.5 m2 addition;
And further that staff
prepare a further report to Development Services regarding the proposed site
plan application to permit the 183.5 m2 addition.
(4) POMONA MILLS CREEK (DON
RIVER) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
(10.8, 5.7) Weblink
That the
Engineering Department report entitled “Pomona Mills Creek (Don River)
Implementation Plan” be received;
And that the
Terms of Reference for a Task Force for the Pomona Mills Creek (Don River) Implementation Plan
be endorsed, with the amendment that
the Chair be appointed by the members of the Task Force;
And that Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell and Councillor S. Daurio be
appointed to the Task Force;
And that the
Director of Engineering be authorized to retain a consulting engineer to assist
in the project management of the proposed implementation plan to an upset limit
of $25,000;
And that such
costs be funded from Account # 083 5350 4726 005;
And that staff
report back to Committee with updates as the work of the Task Force progresses;
And that the
TRCA and Don Watershed Council be advised accordingly.
(5) UNIONVILLE
MONTESSORI SCHOOL (1038715 ONTARIO LTD)
9302 KENNEDY ROAD, OFFICIAL
PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS AND SITE PLAN
APPROVAL TO PERMIT
THE CONSTRUCTION OF 1,166 M2
BUILDING FOR THE UNIONVILLE
MONTESSORI SCHOOL (OP 03
119515, ZA 03 119513, SC 03 119516)
(10.3, 10.5, 10.6)
That the deputation by Jim Kirk of Malone Given Parsons, representing the
applicant, Unionville Montessori School (1038715 Ontario Limited) for the
proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval,
Files OP 03 119515, ZA 03 119513 and SC 03 119516, for 9302 Kennedy Road, be
received;
And that the report from the Development Services Commission dated June
28, 2004 entitled "Unionville Montessori School (1038715 Ontario Limited),
Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law and Site Plan Approval
to Permit the Construction of a 1,166 m2 Building for the Unionville
Montessori School, 9302 Kennedy Road", be received;
And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 21, 2004 with
respect to the proposed amendments to By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be
received;
And that the applications by Unionville Montessori
School (1038715 Ontario Limited) to amend the Official Plan and By-laws 304-87
and 177-96, as amended, be approved;
And that the proposed Official Plan Amendment and
amendments to By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be enacted without further
notice.
(6) MARKHAM
CENTRE ENHANCED HOARDING PROGRAMME (2.16)
That the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 21, 2004 with respect
to the proposed by-law amendments be received;
And that the report dated June 28, 2004 entitled "Enhanced Hoarding
Programme" be received;
And that the Committee endorse the guidelines in the June 28, 2004 staff
report regarding lifestyle and site identification signage in concert with an
enhanced hoarding programme;
And that staff be directed to finalize amendments to the Sign By-law No.
2002-94, to incorporate additional lifestyle and site identification signage;
And that staff be directed to draft a Hoarding Agreement for execution by
developers who wish to participate in the enhanced hoarding / sign programme.
(7) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – SEPTEMBER
21, 2004 (16.0)
CARRIED
6. MOTIONS
Council
consented to add Motions (1).
(1) SALARY
GRID FOR
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
(11.1)
Moved by
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the top of the salary grid for the position of Chief
Administrative Officer be increased to $190,000.00 effective January 1, 2004.
CARRIED
(2/3rd vote to consider was
required and obtained)
7. COMMUNICATIONS
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
128-2004 Reena,
Toby and Henry Battle Development Centre - Forwarding appreciation to the Town
of Markham regarding the disposal of obsolete computer equipment to charitable
organizations. (7.13)
Referred to all Members of Council
129-2004 Liquor
Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission
Municipal Information Form for All Star Wings & Ribs, 9255 Woodbine Avenue
(outdoor). (3.21)
CARRIED
8. PROCLAMATION
Council
consented to add the proclamation for Rouge Park Week.
(1) PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That the
following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:
- German
Pioneers Day - October 12, 2004
- Waste
Reduction Week in Canada, 2004 - October 18 to 24, 2004
- Child Care
Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day - October 27, 2004
- Rouge Park
Week - October 4 to 9, 2004;
And that the
Corporate Communication Department be requested to publish the proclamation of
the "German Pioneers Day" on the Town Page of the Markham Economist
and Sun on October 12, 2004.
CARRIED
9. BY-LAWS
Council
consented to add By-laws 2004-279 to 2004-282.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That By-laws
2004-271 to 2004-282 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2004-271 A by-law to amend By-law 182-96, being a by-law to prohibit the
keeping of certain classes of animals and to regulate the keeping of certain
other classes of animals in the Town of Markham (to allow the owner of 14
Griffin Court to house a maximum of 40 pigeons).
(Clause 1, Report No. 49, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-272 A by-law to authorize the execution of a proposal and the
estimate of costs for the construction of certain highways designated a
connecting link by the Minister of Transportation.
(Clause 5, Report No. 49, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-273 A by-law to amend By-law 2002-178, being a by-law to appoint
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (to revise Schedule B).
BY-LAW 2004-274 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Branstone
Estates Inc., west of McCowan Road, south of Major Mackenzie
Drive - To implement
condominium townhouse development).
(Clause 17, Report No. 41, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-275 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the
Town of Markham (Plan 65M-3654, Block 70 - Raintree Drive, Block 80 - Anita
Drive, Block 81 - Rembrandt Drive, Block 82 - Via Jessica Drive, Block 83 -
Caboto Trail).
BY-LAW 2004-276 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not
subject to Part Lot Control (Pam Grey Holdings Ltd., south of Bur Oak Avenue,
east of Highway 48, Plan 65M-3600, Blocks 275, 282, 291 and 194; Plan 65M-3662,
Blocks 20, 21, 24 and 25; Plan 65M-3663, Blocks 27, 33, 40, 41, 43, 44, 46 and
47).
BY-LAW 2004-277 A by-law to amend By-law 2002-200, being a by-law to designate
The Jonathan Gowland House (Administrative amendment - Revised legal
description, 9486 McCowan Road, Block 101, Plan 65M-3733).
BY-LAW 2004-278 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of September 28, 2004.
(Council Meeting No. 18, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-279 A by-law to amend By-law 2003-159, being a by-law to designate
The John Reesor House, 6937 Highway No. 7 (Administrative amendment - Revised
legal description, Part of Lots 9 and 10, Concession 9, designated as Part 1,
Plan 65R-25950, Save and Except Part 2, Plan 65R-26114).
BY-LAW 2004-280 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 108-81, as amended
(Town-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment (Markham Road Corridor Study), east
side of Markham Road in the area of Kirkham Drive - To delete the subject lands
from the designated area of By-law 108-81, as amended, so that they may be
included within the designated area of By-law 177-96, as amended).
(Clause 10, Report No. 37, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-281 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended
(Town-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment (Markham Road Corridor Study), east
side of Markham Road in the area of Kirkham Drive - To replace the current
permissions for retail warehouse and open uses with commercial, residential and
open space uses).
(Clause 10, Report No. 37, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-282 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 90-81, as amended (Town-initiated
Zoning By-law Amendment (Markham Road Corridor Study), southwest corner of
Markham Road and Elson Street, Block 162, 65M-2911 - to permit the development
of medium density residential development on the subject lands).
(Clause 10, Report No. 37, 2004)
CARRIED
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the
meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
___________________________________ ___________________________
SHEILA
BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK DON
COUSENS, MAYOR
(Signed)