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                                                                                        2001-04-24 - 7:00 p.m.

COUNCIL MINUTES  Council Chamber, Civic Centre

Meeting No. 10

 

(Canada Room)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (13)

 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

 

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole to discuss the following:

 

(1)        2001 STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS

(2)        BUDGET REPORT

(4)        2001 UNIONVILLE B.I.A. OPERATING BUDGET

(5)        COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

(6)        GTSB REVIEW

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on April 24, 2001 at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre.  His Worship Mayor D. Cousens presided.

 

 

 

(Council Chambers)

COUNCIL

 

 

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (13)

 

 

 

STAFF

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

R. Robinson, Town Solicitor

A. Wolfe, Commissioner of Community Services

A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

M.F. Turner, Commissioner of Development Services

B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant

S. Birrell, Town Clerk

J. Harrison, Manager, Secretariat Services

B. Cribbett, Treasurer

J. Lustig, Manager, Manager, Financial Planning

D. McClean, Deputy Fire Chief

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor Heath disclosed an interest with respect to the site plan application submitted by Loblaw Properties Limited, 200 Bullock Drive, by nature of owning property just east of the subject property, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

(Clause 14 of Report No. 27, 2001 – Development Services Committee)

 

 

 

2.         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

 

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)        2001 STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS (12.0)

 

That the Strategic Planning Process (“Engage 21st Century Markham”) described in this report be approved for implementation at a cost not to exceed $175,000.00 (to be funded from within the proposed 2001 capital budget);

And that Council appoint a Steering Committee, composed of the following elected officials to direct the Strategic Planning Process:

            Councillor Stan Daurio, Chair

            Councillor Dan Horchik

            Councillor George McKelvey

            Regional Councillor Bill O’Donnell

            Regional Councillor Tony Wong

            Mayor Don Cousens (Ex-Officio)

 

And that the Steering Committee report to Council through the Finance and Administrative Committee on a monthly basis.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        2001 OLD MARKHAM VILLAGE B.I.A. OPERATING BUDGET (7.4)

 

That the 2001 Operating Budget for the Old Markham Village B.I.A., in the amount of $143,000.00 be approved.

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        2001 UNIONVILLE B.I.A. OPERATING BUDGET (7.4)

 

That the 2001 Operating Budget for the Unionville B.I.A., in the amount of $123,830.00 be approved.

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        ENVIRONMENTAL LAND ACQUISITION RESERVE/TRUST FUND (7.4 & 7.5)

 

That an Environmental Land Acquisition Reserve/Trust Fund be established in the amount of $2,483,400.00 with the funding to be from existing reserves.

CARRIED

 

 

(5)        CELEBRATE MARKHAM FUND (7.4 & 7.5)

 

That the Town establish a Celebrate Markham Fund in the amount of $50,000.00 and that funds be reallocated in the 2001 budget for that purpose.

CARRIED

 

 

(6)        MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT (16.24)

 

That, as recommended by Heritage Markham, Corina Sallaberger be appointed to the Main Street Markham Committee as their representative; and that Huss Akbar act as her alternate.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(7)        THEATRE BOARD APPOINTMENT (16.24)

 

That Council receive the resignation of Councillor D. Horchik from the Theatre Board and that the composition be decreased by one.

CARRIED

 

 

(8)        CANADA DAY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT (16.24)

 

That Jeannette Anbinder be appointed to the Canada Day Committee for a term ending November 30, 2001; and further the Committee be authorized to increase their membership as required.

CARRIED

 

 

(9)        LICENSING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT (16.24)

 

That the following Councillors be appointed to the Licensing Committee, for a term ending November 30, 2003:

  1. Alex Chiu
  2. Jack Heath
  3. Gord Landon
  4. George McKelvey
  5. Erin Shapero

 

CARRIED

 

 

(10)      GTSB REVIEW (13.5.2)

 

That the staff report entitled ‘GTSB Review’ dated March 19, 2001 be received for consideration;

 

And That the Planning and Services Board option be ratified in principle by Council as the Town’s preferred option for the new GTSB mandate.

 

CARRIED

 

 

3.         COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

That the Committee Appointments be received and adopted.

 

 

(1)        2001 ADVISORY COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS (16.24)

 

That, as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, at meetings held on December 12, 2000, January 16, January 30, March 6, March 20, April 2, April 10, and April 24, 2001, the following consolidation of 2001 Council appointments for the terms indicated, be received.

 

A) ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

 

ACHIEVEMENT AND CIVIC RECOGNITION AWARDS     

Composed of six members of the public, one member from each of the four communities; plus one member representing Thornhill/Milliken, and one members representing Markham/ Unionville, and three members of Council.  Committee to review nominations for persons to receive achievement and civic recognition awards and organize event every two years. Six-year term, rotation two members each year.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Reg. Councillor G. Landon            Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Reg. Councillor B. O'Donnell        Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor K. Usman                     Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Ken Wade                                    Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Marilyn Bell                                  Nov. 30, 2003

 

Previous Appointments to Continue:            Catherine Escott                            Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  A. David Taylor`                           Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Deepak Shukla                             Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Robert Park                                  Nov. 30, 2002

 

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY               

                                                                  Eligibility for mobility bus services and general transit accessibility issues transferred to York Region January 1, 2001.  Timing is vague - *status quo for the present.  Composition may be amended.  No change with respect to citizen appointments at this time. 

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Councillor A. Chiu                          Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor S. Daurio                       Nov. 30, 2003

 

Previous Appointments to Continue:            Norm Medland                               Dec. 31, 2000*

                                                                  Sharon Prasow                               Dec. 31, 2000*

                                                                  Martha Shultz                                 Dec. 31, 2000*

                                                                  Robert Hunn                                   Dec. 31, 2000*

                                                                  Frank Zambri                                 Dec. 31, 2000*

                                                                  John White                                     Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Barbara Howe                                Dec. 31, 2002

                                                                  Connie Weber (CNIB Representative)

 

 

CANADA DAY          Committee meets from January to July on an "as-needed" basis to make arrangements for the Canada Day festivities at Milne Park.  Has been composed of 13 members. Council has directed that it should represent all areas of Markham.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Reg. Councillor F. Scarpitti             Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Reg. Councillor T. Wong                Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor E. Shapero                     Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor K. Usman                      Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Lise Conde                                     Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Mary-Ruth Flood                           Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Tyler Murphy                                 Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Jeanette Anbinder                           Nov. 30, 2003

 

Previous Appointments:                              E. Jane Griffiths                              Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Javaid Khan                                   Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Vijay Patel                                      Nov. 30, 2001

 

 

CART BASED PILOT PROJECT       Ad-hoc committee of Community Services Commission. Task oriented.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Reg. Councillor T. Wong                No term

                                                                  Reg. Councillor G. Landon             "

                                                                  Councillor J. Heath                         "

                                                                  Councillor J. Virgilio                       "

 

 

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY 2001    Ad-hoc committee of Community Services Commission. Task oriented.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

                                                                  Reg. Councillor G. Landon

 

 

COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT           Considers merits of applications for land severances and minor variances to land, buildings or structures that are affected by zoning by-laws/official plan amendments, and sets conditions of approval or reasons for denial.  Comprised of 5 members of the public only.  Term of Council.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Robert Adams                                Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Glenn Crosby                                 Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Keith Daunt                                    Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Steven O'Melia                               Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Glenn Schaeffer                              Nov. 30, 2003

 

 

DOG LEASH-FREE SUB-COMMITTEE                              

                                                                  Ad-hoc committee of Community Services Commission. Task oriented.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti              No term

                                                                  Councillor G. McKelvey                 "

                                                                  Debbie Reynolds                            "

                                                                  Jennifer Brunke                               "

                                                                  Ted Chisholm                                 "

                                                                  Adrian Smith                                  "

                                                                  Jennifer Rue                                    "

                                                                  Mike Dubreuil                                "

 

 

FREDERICK HORSMAN VARLEY ART GALLERY          

                                                                  To preserve the collection of art work and to develop and promote a balanced and accessible venue through art acquisitions, exhibits, and programs.  Composed of a total of 16 members, as follows: 13 public members, 1 representative from the Unionville B. I. A., and 2 members of Council.  Term is staggered, with a basic 3-year term.

 

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Regional Councillor Tony Wong      Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor J. Virgilio                       Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Karen Chadwick (BIA)                  Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Robert McCulloch                          Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  William Withrow                             Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Donald Hindson                              Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Patricia Loveland                            Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Mary Pan                                       Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Mathew  Soong                              Nov. 30, 2003

 

Previous Appointments to Continue:            William Pickering                            Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Esther Beaupre                               Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Stan Neal                                       Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Michael Chortyk                             Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Steward Coxford                            Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Jennifer Deacon                              Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Fred Schaeffer                                Nov. 30, 2001

 

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM (LACAC)         To advise and assist Council in matters relating to heritage conservation districts and individual buildings of historical and/or architectural significance.  Comprised of 3 public representatives for Thornhill; 3 public representatives for Unionville; 3 public representatives for Markham Village; 1 representative for Buttonville; 3 members of Council.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Councillor S. Daurio                      Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor J. Virgilio                      Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor J. Heath                        Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Huss Akbar                                  Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Judy Dawson-Ryan                       Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Ross Caister                                 Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Julie Christian                                Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Marie Jones                                  Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Joan Natoli                                   Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                 

Previous Appointments to Continue:            Carole Danard                              Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Susan Casella                                Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Corina Sallaberger                        Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Bill Wylie                                      Nov. 30, 2002

 

 

LICENSING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT

 

2001 appointments                                           Alex Chiu                                 Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                        Jack Heath                               Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                        Gord Landon                            Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                        George McKelvey                    Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                        Erin Shapero                            Nov. 30, 2003

 

 

MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE

                                                                  Composed of no less than seven members of the public representing the Markham Village community and its associations and two Ward Councillors, plus representatives from the BIA.   Committee is to develop a Vision for Main Street Markham.  No term established. 

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Councillor G. McKelvey                       Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor J. Heath                               Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Kirk Sutherland                                    No Term

                                                                  Dianne More                                        "

                                                                  Corina Sallaberger (Heritage Mkm Rep.)      Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Huss Akbar (Heritage Mkm Alt.)                 Nov. 30, 2001

 

Previous Appointments to Continue:            Ron Keeble                                          No Term

                                                                  Eric Wheeler                                        "

                                                                  Peter Ross                                            "

                                                                  Morley Lem                                         "

                                                                  Paul Mingay                                         "

                                                                  Judi McIntyre                                       "

                                                                  Dave Adams                                        "

                                                                  Iggy Natoli                                           "

                                                                  Keith Thirgood                                     "

                                                                  Helen Walter                                        "

                                                                  Frankie Rose                                        "

                                                                  Dean Horner                                        "

 

 

MARKHAM CEMETERY BOARD        Responsible for maintenance, management and control of Town-owned cemeteries.  Comprised of 3-5 members of public.  Term of Council.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Brian Ryan                                     Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Lorne Smith                                    Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Bruce Vanderbent                          Nov. 30, 2003

 

 

MARKHAM CONSERVATION COMMITTEE                   

                                                                  Composed of 11 members of the public and past chair will sit as ex-officio, plus two members of Council.  Committee assists Council with the development of resource and environmental initiatives and educates public on conservation issues.  Offsetting terms.  

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Councillor E. Shapero                     Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor J. Heath       Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Gary Atkins                                    Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  David Cheng                                  Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Valerie Burke                                 Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Joan Jenkyn                                    Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Samara Newman                            Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Donna Sardone                              Nov. 30, 2002

 

 

Previous Appointments to Continue:            Marc Rose                                     Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Richard Jarrell                                Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  William Power                                Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Marlene Slopack                            Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Roland Hosein                                Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  John O'Gorman (ex-officio)

 

 

MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

Oversees the operations of the Markham Public Libraries, as per the Public Libraries Act.  Comprised of 6 members of the public; 3 members of Council; 2 representatives of York Region District School Board; 1 representative of York Catholic District School Board.  Term of Council.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Regional Councillor T. Wong            Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor A. Chiu                           Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor G. McKelvey                  Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Elliot Berlin (YRDSB)                      Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Daniel Wong (YRDSB)                    Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Rosalina Bustamante (YCDSB)        Nov. 30, 2003

 

                                                                  Charles Mountain                             Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Joanne Pickering                              Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Belinda Tang                                    Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Michelle Tidball                                Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  John Vernon                                    Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Vacant Position                                Nov. 30, 2003

 

 

MARKHAM MUSEUM         Is the governing body of the Museum and accepts all responsibility for the Institution, controls its finances, sets policy and ensures that the purpose for which the Museum exists are fulfilled.  Composed of 9 members of the public, including 1 representative from the Markham Historical Society, and two Councillors.  Offsetting terms of 1, 2 or 3 years.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Councillor George McKelvey         Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor Jack Heath                     Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Lorne Smith (Honorary Member)

                                                                  Douglas Denby (Hist. Soc.)            Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Arnie Cook                                    Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Budd Mann                                    Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Monica Peel                                   Nov. 30, 2003

 

Previous Appointments to Continue:            John Grant                                      Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Gunter Langhorst                            Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  James Wicks                                  Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Simon Gulden                                 Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Brenda Kazan                                Nov. 30, 2002

 

 

MARKHAM RACE RELATIONS COMMITTEE

                                                                  Composed of fifteen (15) members of the public from all 4 areas: Markham, Unionville, Milliken and Thornhill and three members of Council.  Committee will advise and assist Council in its efforts to achieve harmonious race and ethno-cultural relationships within community.  Off-setting terms of 1, 2 or 3 years.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Councillor E. Shapero                                 Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Reg. Councillor T. Wong                            Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor K. Usman                                  Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  David Allison (Unionville)                            Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Ashwin de Xavier (Unionville)                     Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Tom Farrar (Markham)                              Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Gail McRae (Markham)                              Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Marlene Mogado (Markham)                     Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Sellathurai Sivaguru (Milliken)                     Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Sarmi Bhadra (Milliken)                              Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Jeffrey Brown (Unionville)                           Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Nalin Kanuck (Unionville)                           Nov. 30, 2002

 

 

Previous Appointments to Continue:            Richard Evans (Markham)                          Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Kamil Sadiq (Markham)                             Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Jan Godschalk (Thornhill)                           Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Chandra Kiran (Unionville)                         Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Jacqueline Gibson-Smith (Milliken) Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Rekha Lakra (Milliken)                               Nov. 30, 2002

 

 

MARKHAM THEATRE BOARD             To develop an annual business plan and the related policies to achieve the Theatre Mission to enrich the cultural life of the     community.  Board shall be comprised of not more than 15 members of the public; 2 representatives from the education field, and 5 members of Council.  Offsetting terms of 1, 2 or 3 years.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti             Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Regional Councillor T. Wong                Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor G. McKelvey                       Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor K. Usman                            Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Bill Crothers (YRDSB)                         Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Gayle Brocklebank-Vincent (YRDSB)     Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  David Banfield                                      Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Susan Hale                                           Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Harjeet Kaur                                        Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Renee Torrington                                  Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Randy Barber                                       Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Catherine Cooper                                 Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Ardathe Reid                                        Nov. 30, 2003

 

Previous Appointments to Continue:             Sue Lynn Chong                                 Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                    Manoo Nassehi                                   Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                    Thomas Gove                                     Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                    Lorna Rogers                                      Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                    Eric Tappenden                                   Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                    Genevieve Landis                                Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                    Sammy Lee                                         Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                    Kathi Wood                                        Nov. 30, 2001

 

 

MARKHAM TRAIN STATION                Responsible for the restoration of the Markham Train Station building, expected to be completed spring of 2001.  Composed of two Regional Councillors, 2 Ward Councillors, 1 Markham BIA representative, 1 Heritage Markham Committee; 3 - Markham Village Conservancy; 1 – Old Markham Village Ratepayers Association; and 1 - Main Street Markham Committee.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti             Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Regional Councillor G. Landon             Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor G. McKelvey                       Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor J. Heath                               Nov. 30, 2003

 

Previous Appointments to Continue:            Mike Bradshaw                                    March 31, 2001

                                                                  Paul Mingay                                         Spring 2001

                                                                  Ken Hoyle                                            "

                                                                  Don Reesor                                          "

                                                                  Ron Keeble                                          "

                                                                  Dave Adams                                        "

 

 

MARKHAM TRANSPORTATION PLANNING STUDY

                                                                  Ad-hoc committee of Development Services Commission.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Reg. Councillor G. Landon                         Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor J. Virgilio                                   Nov. 30, 2003

 

 

MAYOR’S YOUTH TASK FORCE         Composed of two representatives from each of the area Youth Councils, plus one alternate, five representatives from local schools within each area of the Town, three high school and two elementary school, Grade 6 to Grade 8, one representative from the York Region District School Board, one representative from the York Catholic District School Board, one representative from Pathways, one representative from the Markham Economist & Sun, and three members of Council.  Term is from July 2000 to June, 2001 (Previously appointed).  Task Force provides a voice for local youth and to develop youth opportunities.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Reg. Councillor T. Wong                      Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor A. Chiu                                Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor S. Daurio                             Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Vicki Bismilla (YRDSB)                       Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Catholic School Board                          No appointment

 

Previous Appointments to Continue:            Shazeen Bandukwala                            June 30, 2001

                                                                  Sarah Bleiwas                                       June 30, 2001

                                                                  Aaron Buckstein                                   June 30, 2001

                                                                  Jimmy Carleton                                     June 30, 2001

                                                                  Tom Carter                                          June 30, 2001

                                                                  Ellen Chan                                            June 30, 2001

                                                                  Winnie Chan                                         June 30, 2001

                                                                  Karen Chu                                           June 30, 2001

                                                                  Karen Cooke                                       June 30, 2001

                                                                  Tyler Dempsey                                     June 30, 2001

                                                                  Toby Houle                                          June 30, 2001

                                                                  Amanda James                                     June 30, 2001

                                                                  Peggy Lau                                            June 30, 2001

                                                                  Graham Leibold                                    June 30, 2001

                                                                  Sanam Nader                                       June 30, 2001

                                                                  Tcheka Nedamat                                  June 30, 2001

                                                                  Michael Park                                        June 30, 2001

                                                                  Poonam Raina                                      June 30, 2001

                                                                  Jassi Saluja                                           June 30, 2001

                                                                  William Snowball                                  June 30, 2001

                                                                  Laura Tulley                                         June 30, 2001

                                                                  Deb Weller (Economist & Sun)             June 30, 2001

                                                                  Marg Campbell (Pathways)                  June 30, 2001

 

MILLIKEN ON THE MOVE STEERING COMMITTEE     

                                                                  Composed of four Councillors.  Committee is involved in Milliken Children's Festival, seniors' programs and the establishment of a Milliken Centre.  Term of Council.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Reg. Councillor T. Wong                            Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor A. Chiu                          Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor K. Usman                                  Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor J. Heath                         Nov. 30, 2003

 

 

MILLIKEN MILLS BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

                                                                  Composed  of twelve members of the public representing the Milliken Mills Community, plus the Ward Councillors.  An ad-hoc committee of Community Services Committee. Term off-set for 1, 2 or 3 years.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Reg. Councillor F. Scarpitti                         Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Reg. Councillor T. Wong                            Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor A. Chiu                                      Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor K. Usman                                  Nov. 30, 2003

 

Previous Appointments to Continue:            Neil Ishmael                                               Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Joseph Leo                                                 Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Mary Leo                                                   Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Stephen White                                            Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Kathy Aspros                                             Nov. 30, 2001

                                                                  Victor Abou-Nimer                                    Nov. 30, 2001

 

 

MILNE PARK STEERING COMMITTEE

Ad Hoc committee of Community Services Commission established to review the Milne Park Conservation Park Master Plan.  Membership is on-going.

 

Previous appointments to Continue:             Councillor G. McKelvey

                                                                  Myra Chepack

                                                                  Judi McIntyre

                                                                  John O'Gorman

                                                                  Tupper Wheatley

                                                                  Chris Williams

                                                                  Gord Weeden

                                                                  David Rogalsky/Mike Bender (alt)

                                                                  Mitch Baldwin

 

POUNDKEEPER        The Poundkeeper shall investigate and impound any large animals and farm livestock, other than dogs, found being at large or trespassing on public or private property. One member of the public is appointed for a three-year term.

                                                                 

2001 Appointment:                                     Harold Smalley                                      Nov. 30, 2003

 

 

PROPERTY STANDARDS COMMITTEE

                                                                  Committee is empowered to alter or vary the terms and

                                                                  conditions of an order issued by the Town's Property

                                                                  Standards Officers upon appeal.  Comprised of five

                                                                  members of the public.  Term of Council

 

                                                                  Gordon MacRae                                    Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Donald Sklar                                          Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Wayne Smith                                         Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Anthony Augustin                                   Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Asok Bhadra                                         Nov. 30, 2003

 

 

STRATEGIC PLANNING STEERING COMMITTEE

                                                                  Steering Committee to direct the Strategic Planning process (Engage 21st Century Markham) described in April 24, 2001 report to Council.

 

                                                                  Councillor S. Daurio                               Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Councillor D. Horchik                            Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Councillor G. McKelvey                        Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell           Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Regional Councillor T. Wong                  Nov. 30, 2002

                                                                  Mayor D. Cousens (Ex-Officio)             Nov. 30, 2002

 

 

B) COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARDS

 

 

BOX GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD

                                                                  Board operates Town facility and is responsible for minor repairs.  Town is responsible for major repairs and replacement.  Comprised of 10 public members and 2 Members of Council.  One year term.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Councillors J. Heath                               Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor E. Shapero                            Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Tom Farrar                                            Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Frank Orovits                                        Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Lorraine Crivaro                                    Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Peter Taylor                                           Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Barb Beauchamp                                   Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Stan Buell                                              Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Ian Irving                                               Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Dan McCombe                                      Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Eugene Rego                                          Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Jeanne Taylor                                         Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Bob Watt                                               Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Amy Young                                           Dec. 31, 2001

 

 

CEDAR GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD

                                                                  Board operates Town facility and is responsible for minor repairs.  Town is responsible for major repairs and replacement.  Comprised of 5 public members and 2 Members of Council.  One year term.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Regional Councillor G. Landon               Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillors J. Heath                               Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Paul Reesor                                           Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Rick Lapp                                              Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Murray Reesor                                       Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Robert Lapp                                          Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Graeme Weston                                     Dec. 31, 2001

 

 

GERMAN MILLS COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD

                                                                  Board operates Town facility and is responsible for minor repairs.  Town is responsible for major repairs and replacement.  Comprised of 5 public members and 2 Members of Council.  One year term.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Councillor E. Shapero                            Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Myra Bechtel                                         Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Eileen Carter                                          Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Helen Duffy                                            Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Erin Catral                                             Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Kathy Branny                                         Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Stan Solomon                                        Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Dragana Bukal                                       Dec. 31, 2001

 

 

 

VICTORIA SQUARE COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD

                                                                  Board operates Town facility and is responsible for minor repairs.  Town is responsible for major repairs and replacement.  Comprised of 5 public members and 2 Members of Council.  One year term.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Councillor D. Horchik                            Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  James Barker                                         Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Gord Crombdon                                    Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Edith Friedel                                          Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Joy Mortson                                          Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Jean McCron                                         Dec. 31, 2001

                                                                  Ruth Brock                                            Dec. 31, 2001

 

 

C) EXTERNAL COMMITTEES/BOARDS

 

 

AMALCO BOARD OF DIRECTORS            Town representation required.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Mayor D. Cousens                                     Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti                          Nov. 30, 2003

 

 

BUTTONVILLE AIRPORT COMMUNITY CTTE.

                                                                  Committee acts as an advisory group, serving as a liaison with the community at-large and making suggestions and recommendations to airport management on matters that effect the community.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Councillor D. Horchik

                                                                  Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

 

DAY CARE COMMITTEE                       Provides support to the "Town's Little Children" Daycare Centre as a non-profit corporation on-site workplace daycarefacility.  Comprised of 4 parents of children attending daycare, 1 member of the public and 2 members of Council.  Term is from April to March.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Councillor J. Virgilio                               Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor J. Heath                                 Nov. 30, 2003

 

(*New Committee to be appointed at AGM in April, 2001)

                                                                  Faye Stein                                              Mar. 31, 2001

                                                                  Christine Ferguson                                 Mar. 31, 2001

                                                                  Lori Whetham                                        Mar. 31, 2001

                                                                  Helen Soehner                                       Mar. 31, 2001

                                                                  Lesley Currell                                         Mar. 31, 2001

                                                                  Carol Mackay                                        Mar. 31, 2001

 

DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL

                                                                  Town representation required.

 

2001 Appointment:                                     Councillor E. Shapero                            Nov. 30, 2003

 

 

DUFFINS CREEK TASK FORCE           Representation required.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Councillor E. Shapero                            Nov. 30, 2003

 

 

GREATER TORONTO SERVICES BOARD

                                                                        Town representation required.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Mayor D. Cousens                                 Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti (Alt.)             Nov. 30, 2003

 

 

HAGERMAN HOUSING BOARD           Town representation required.

 

2001 Appointment:                                     Regional Councillor T. Wong                  Nov. 30, 2003

 

 

INFORMATION MARKHAM                 Exists to deliver quality information and volunteer center services that will enhance community life and promote Markham and surrounding areas.  Comprised of ten members of the public and two members of Council.  Term is from June to May.

 

2000-2001 Appointments:                          Regional Councillor T. Wong                  Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor J. Heath                                 Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Catherine Biss                                        May 31, 2001

                                                                  Sam Bowman                                        May 31, 2001

                                                                  Peter Miller                                            May 31, 2001

(*New Committee to be appointed in June, 2001)

                                                                  Gordon Stanley                                      May 31, 2001

                                                                  Mark Atikian                                         May 31, 2001

                                                                  Audrey Daga                                         May 31, 2001

                                                                  Barry Dales                                            May 31, 2001

                                                                  Elizabeth McEwan                                 May 31, 2001

                                                                  Art Moad                                              May 31, 2001

                                                                  Priscilla Rushton                                     May 31, 2001

 

 

MARKHAM MOBILITY FOUNDATION

                                                                  Organizes and operates a civic organization to provide transportation to disabled persons in the Tow on a non-profit basis by fund-raising to help offset the cost of purchasing new vehicles.  Composed of 13 Directors, plus 2 members of Council.  Term is from July to June.

 

2000-2001 Appointments:                          Regional Councillor G. Landon               Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell           Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Jean Anne Dodge                                   June 30, 2001

                                                                  Warren Carroll                                       June 30, 2001

(*New Committee to be appointed in June, 2001)

                                                                  Don Reid                                               June 30, 2001

                                                                  Bob Mansour                                         June 30, 2001

                                                                  Bob Sherwood                                      June 30, 2001

                                                                  Vivienne Hansford                                  June 30, 2001

                                                                  Graham Nichols                                     June 30, 2001

                                                                  Gary Kay                                               June 30, 2001

                                                                  Linda Doyle                                           June 30, 2001

                                                                  Paul Cohen                                            June 30, 2001

                                                                  Ralph Davidson                                      June 30, 2001

                                                                  James Li                                                June 30, 2001

                                                                  Glenn Reid                                             June 30, 2001

 

 

MARKHAM VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA BD.

                                                                  Board is entrusted with the improvement, beautification, and maintenance of municipally owned land, buildings and structures in the business area of Markham Village. Composed of business operators in Markham Village. Term of Council.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Councillor J. Heath                                 Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor K. Usman                              Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Morley Lem                                           Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Maria Gabriel                                         Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Roger Clements                                     Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Dave McOuat                                        Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Paul Mingay                                           Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Ron Minken                                           Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Frankie Rose                                         Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Ellen Stewart                                          Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Michael Lount                                        Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Mo Mohammed                                     Nov, 30, 2003

 

 

OLYMPIC (2008) COMMITTEE             Toronto Olympic Bid - 2008 Olympics - Potential Town Of Markham Venues.  Comprised of 4 Members of Council.  Term of Council.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti              Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor E. Shapero                            Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor D. Horchik                            Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor J. Heath                                 Nov. 30, 2003

 

ROUGE PARK ALLIANCE                     Provincial Initiative. Town representation required.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Councillor J. Heath                                 Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor E. Shapero (Alt.)                   Nov. 30, 2003

 

 

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE

                                                                  Region of York committee to participate in the development and implementation of the Region's Solid Waste Management Disposal/Diversion Strategy and to provide representative public input into various strategy items.  Composed of Councillors, residents and staff from 9 local municipalities.  Term of Council.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Regional Councillor T. Wong                  Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor E. Shapero                            Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Damian Bassett                                      On-going

 

 

TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

                                                                  Town representation required.

 

2001 Appointment:                                     Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell                Nov. 30, 2003

 

 

UNIONVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA

                                                                  Board is entrusted with the improvement, beautification, and maintenance of municipally owned land, buildings and structures in the business area of Markham Village.  Composed of business operators in Markham Village.  Term of Council.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Regional Councillor T. Wong                  Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor J. Virgilio                               Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Maria Varadeff                                      Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Karen Chadwick                                    Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Susanne West                                        Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Gary Davis                                             Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Adele Mariani                                        Nov. 30, 2003

 

VARLEY-MCKAY ART FOUNDATION                                                            

                                                                  Non-profit entity which controls the acquisition and deaccession of works of art. Comprised of 9 members, 2 - executors of the Estate of Kathleen McKay; 2 from Art Gallery Board; 2 public members; and 2 members of' Council.  Term - various.

 

2001 Appointments:                                   Mayor D. Cousens                                 Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Regional Councillor T. Wong                  Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                  Councillor J. Virgilio                               Nov. 30, 2003

                                                                 

Previous Appointments to Continue:            Howard Back                                        On-going

                                                                  Stewart Coxford                                    "

                                                                  Jennifer Deacon                                     "

                                                                  Donald Hindson                                     "

                                                                  Francis Redelmeier                                 "

                                                                  William Withrow                                    "

                                                                 

 

 

D) COMMITTEES THAT HAVE BEEN DISSOLVED

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON COMMITTEE

 

CORPORATE STRUCTURE AND PRACTICES COMMITTEE

 

COURT OF REVISION

 

CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE

 

DESIGN ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS COMMITTEE

 

DUFFIN ROUGE AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE WORKING COMMITTEE

 

EMPLOYMENT LANDS STRATEGY STUDY STEERING COMMITTEE

 

LANGSTAFF DEVELOPMENT FEASIBILITY AND URBAN DESIGN STUDY STEERING COMMITTEE

 

MARKHAM TRANSIT OPERATING CONTRACT

 

MARKHAM 2000 COMMITTEE

 

MAYOR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND TAXES

 

REGIONAL SMOKE FREE BY-LAW COMMITTEE

 

TASK FORCE ON HOMELESSNESS

 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS IN MUNICIPAL RIGHTS-OF-WAY COMMITTEE

 

TOWNWIDE ZONING CONSOLIDATION (THORNHILL) STEERING COMMITTEE

 

VISION 2000 COMMITTEE URBAN EXPANSION AREA LAND USE POLICIES AND VISION

 

WASTE MANAGEMENT COLLECTION CONTRACT NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE

 

WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

 

Y2K CO-ORDINATING BODY COMMITTEE

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following to amend)

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the Box Grove Secondary Plan Steering Committee continue to operate until the Secondary Plan has been completed.

 

BOX GROVE AREA SECONDARY PLAN

STEERING COMMITTEE

                                                              Committee established to operate until the Box Grove Secondary Plan has been completed.

 

                                                              Mayor D. Cousens                              Nov. 30, 2003

                                                              Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell        Nov. 30, 2003

                                                              Councillor J. Heath                              Nov. 30, 2003

                                                              Regional Councillor G. Landon            Nov. 30, 2003

                                                              Councillor K. Usman                           Nov. 30, 2003

 

 

4.         APPRECIATION TO OUTGOING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

 

(1)        APPRECIATION TO OUTGOING COMMITTEE MEMBERS (16.24)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

That letters of appreciation be forwarded to the following members of advisory committees and boards, whose terms have expired, for their work and dedication while serving the Town of Markham:

 

  1. Mr. Philip Lillie, Box Grove Community Centre Board
  2. Mr. Jim Beauchamp, Box Grove Community Centre Board
  3. Ms. Pauline Cook, Box Grove Community Centre Board
  4. Mr. Dan McCombe, Box Grove Community Centre Board
  5. Mrs. Elaine Peters, Box Grove Community Centre Board
  6. Mrs. Angelica Gutierrez, Box Grove Community Centre Board
  7. Mr. Ian Winsborrow, Box Grove Community Centre Board
  8. Mr. Wayne Patterson, Canada Day Committee
  9. Mrs. E. Jane Griffiths, Canada Day Committee & Markham Cemetery Board
  10. Mr. Haniffa Abdeen, Canada Day Committee
  11. Mr. Kelvin Steel, Canada Day Committee
  12. Ms. Nahla Hanna, Canada Day Committee
  13. Mr. Dennis Pritchard, Canada Day Committee
  14. Mrs. Ann Virgilio, Canada Day Committee
  15. Mr. Harry McCabe, Canada Day Committee
  16. Ms. Darcy Studer, Canada Day Committee
  17. Mr. John Martin, Committee of Adjustment
  18. Mr. Michael Visconti, Committee of Adjustment
  19. Mr. Bruno Tucciarone, Committee of Adjustment
  20. Mr. Peter Jung, Court of Revision
  21. Mr. Gordon MacRae, Court of Revision
  22. Mr. Wayne Smith, Court of Revision
  23. Mr. Charles Cooke, Court of Revision
  24. Ms. Rama Sood, Court of Revision
  25. Mr. Robert Woodman, Crime Prevention Committee
  26. Mr. David Cheng, Crime Prevention Committee
  27. Mr. Cyril Chiu, Crime Prevention Committee
  28. Ms. Bobbie France, Crime Prevention Committee
  29. Mr. Gus Malezis, Crime Prevention Committee
  30. Mr. Curt Hagglund, Crime Prevention Committee
  31. Ms. Marlene Mogado, Crime Prevention Committee
  32. Ms. Lorianne Gardner, Crime Prevention Committee
  33. Mr. Peter Fraunberger, Crime Prevention Committee
  34. Mrs. Anneliese Rao, Crime Prevention Committee
  35. Mr. John Shaw, Design Achievement Awards Committee
  36. Mr. Fred Schaeffer, Design Achievement Awards Committee
  37. Mr. Charles McOuat, Design Achievement Awards Committee
  38. Mr. Jack Grant, Design Achievement Awards Committee
  39. Mr. John Latimer, Design Achievement Awards Committee
  40. Mr. Doug Allen, Design Achievement Awards Committee
  41. Mr. Francis Redelmeier, Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery of Markham Board
  42. Lucy Strackhouse, Heritage Markham (LACAC)
  43. Mike Bradshaw, Heritage Markham (LACAC)
  44. Mrs. Joy Whitehead, Heritage Markham (LACAC)
  45. Mrs. Jeamie Reingold, Heritage Markham (LACAC)
  46. Mr. Darryl Jackson, Heritage Markham (LACAC)
  47. Ms. Maria Gabriel, Main Street Markham Committee
  48. Mr. Trevor Watson, Markham Cemetery Board
  49. Mrs. E. Jane Griffiths, Markham Cemetery Board & Canada Day Committee
  50. Mr. Neville Cohen, Markham Conservation Committee
  51. Mr. Kwan Ho Leung, Markham Conservation Committee
  52. Mr. Henry Christian, Markham Conservation Committee
  53. Mrs. Mary Francis Layton, Markham District Historical Museum Board
  54. Mr. Peter Armstrong, Markham District Historical Museum Board
  55. Ms. Donna Metcalf, Markham District Historical Museum Board
  56. Mr. Raj Persaud, Markham Public Library Board
  57. Mr. Nicholas Harris, Markham Public Library Board
  58. Mrs. Martha Murphy, Markham Public Library Board
  59. Mr. Ahmed Bhallo, Markham Public Library Board
  60. Mr. Dan Mendoza, Markham Public Library Board
  61. Ms. Camille Logan, Markham Race Relations Committee
  62. Mrs. Wendy Poole, Markham Race Relations Committee
  63. Mrs. Beena Tandon, Markham Race Relations Committee
  64. Mrs. Dina Kalayjian-Atikian, Markham Race Relations Committee
  65. Mrs. Ann Forfar, Markham Theatre Board
  66. Mr. Harry James, Markham Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management
  67. Mr. John Leadbetter, Markham Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management
  68. Mr. David Black, Markham Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management
  69. Mr. John Jamieson, Markham Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management
  70. Dr. Inez Elliston, Markham 2000 Committee
  71. Mrs. Dianne More, Markham 2000 Committee
  72. Ms. Anita Saulite, Markham 2000 Committee
  73. Ms. Bev Shugg Barbeito, Markham 2000 Committee
  74. Mr. Ross Sutherland, Markham 2000 Committee
  75. Mrs. Sheila D'Souza, Markham 2000 Committee
  76. Mr. Steve Finkelstein, Markham 2000 Committee
  77. Mr. Wolfgang Franke, Markham 2000 Committee
  78. Mr. Edward Delaney, Markham 2000 Committee
  79. Mr. David Hughes, Markham 2000 Committee
  80. Ms. Nancy Letman, Markham 2000 Committee
  81. Mr. Howard Schreiber, Mayor's Advisory Committee on Finance and Taxes
  82. Miss. Laurie Lucente, Mayor's Advisory Committee on Finance and Taxes
  83. Mr. Micheal Hayes, Mayor's Advisory Committee on Finance and Taxes
  84. Mr. James Li, Mayor's Advisory Committee on Finance and Taxes
  85. Mr. Gary Unitas, Mayor's Advisory Committee on Finance and Taxes
  86. Mr. Gerry Ramos, Mayor's Advisory Committee on Finance and Taxes
  87. Mr. Garry Paspalofski, Mayor's Advisory Committee on Finance and Taxes
  88. Mr. Robert Clark, Mayor's Advisory Committee on Finance and Taxes
  89. Mr. Murali Dharan, Milliken Mills Beautification Committee
  90. Mrs. Kathy Zegas, Milliken Mills Beautification Committee
  91. Ms. Darlene Patterson, Milliken Mills Beautification Committee
  92. Mr. Peter Jung, Property Standards Committee
  93. Mr. Charles Cooke, Property Standards Committee
  94. Ms. Rama Sood, Property Standards Committee
  95. Mr. Andy Munro, Unionville Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management
  96. Mr. Larry Mariani, Unionville Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management
  97. Mr. Paul Vasivosky, Unionville Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management
  98. Mr. Bill Watling, Unionville Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management
  99. Ms. Rose Sullivan, Unionville Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management
  100. Mr. Jean Bisnairl, Unionville Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management
  101. Mr. Damian Bassett, Waste Management Committee
  102. Mrs. Judith Cooke, Waste Management Committee
  103. Mr. Gregory Banfield, Waste Management Committee
  104. Mr. Tom Beck, Waste Management Committee
  105. Mr. Stephen Frame, Waste Management Committee
  106. Ms. Sally Krigstin, Waste Management Committee
  107. Ms. Nancy Kim, Waste Management Committee
  108. Mr. Karl Mahler, Waste Management Committee
  109. Mr. Charles Sandiford, Waste Management Committee
  110. Ms. Monica Auerback, Markham Task Force on Affordable Housing
  111. Mr. David Banfield, Markham Task Force on Affordable Housing
  112. Mr. Sam Bowman, Markham Task Force on Affordable Housing
  113. Ms. Cathy Denyer, Markham Task Force on Affordable Housing
  114. Mr. Christopher Douris, Markham Task Force on Affordable Housing
  115. Ms. Leslie Geddes, Markham Task Force on Affordable Housing
  116. Mr. Vahe Kehyayan, Markham Task Force on Affordable Housing
  117. Mr. Kwan-Ho Leung, Markham Task Force on Affordable Housing
  118. Mr. Martin Mikoski, Markham Task Force on Affordable Housing
  119. Ms. Pamela Roth, Markham Task Force on Affordable Housing
  120. Mr. Martin Silver, Markham Task Force on Affordable Housing
  121. Ms. Heather Simmonds, Markham Task Force on Affordable Housing

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

 

5.         MINUTES

 

 

(1)        COUNCIL MEETING – APRIL 10, 2001 (16.0)

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 10, 2001, be adopted.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

 

6.         PRESENTATIONS

 

(1)        ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF YORK REGION (12.2.6)

 

Ms. Susan Hart, Director, Alzheimer Society of York Region, was in attendance to update Council on delivery of service and education for Alzheimer Disease and related disorders in the Town of Markham.

 

 

(2)        2001 BUDGET PRESENTATION (7.4 & 7.5)

 

Deputy Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Mr. Andy Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services gave a joint presentation of the 2001 budget.

 

 

(3)        NATIONAL QUALITY INSTITUTE
- PROGRESSIVE EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
LEVEL I CERTIFICATION (12.2.6)

 

Mr. John Perry, Senior Vice President, The National Quality Institute, and Mr. David Barnes, Vice-President Public Affairs, American Express were in attendance to present to the Town of Markham the prestigious Level I Certification from its National Progressive Excellence Program.

 

 

 

7.         DEPUTATIONS

 

(1)        Mr. Robert J. Swayze , Blue Jays Developments Limited was in attendance with respect to Clause 7, Report No. 27 – Development Services Committee. (10.5)

 

 

(2)        Mr. Richard D. B. Talbot, The Village of Unionville Property Owners Association – with respect to Clause 7, Report No. 27 - Development Services Committee. (10.5)

 

 

(3)        Mr. David Stewart on behalf of Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. – with respect to Clause 11, Report No. 27 - Development Services Committee. (10.12)

 

 

(4)        Mr. Jim Kirk, Malone Givens & Parsons and Mr. Steve Schaeffer, Cosburn Patterson, on behalf of 720168 Ontario Inc., Town & Country BMW – with respect to Clause 12 of Report No. 27 - Development Services Committee. (10.3, 10.5 & 10.6)

 

(5)        Mr. Steve Tonner, with respect to the 2001 Budget.
(Clause 1 of Report No. 26 - Commissioner of Corporate Services) (7.4 & 7.5)

 

(6)        Mr. Alan Graf, 46 Woodman’s Chart, Unionville - with respect to the 2001 budget.
(Clause 1 of Report No. 26 - Commissioner of Corporate Services) (7.4 & 7.5)

 

(7)        Ms. Jeanne Ker-Hornell, 33 Eureka Street, Unionville - with respect to the application by Blue Jay Developments Limited.  (Clause 7, Report No. 27 - Development Services Committee) (10.5)

 

(8)        Mr. Jack Wrycraft, 6A Station Lane, Unionville - with respect to the application by Blue Jay Developments Limited. (Clause 7, Report No. 27 - Development Services Committee) (10.5)

 

(9)        Mr. Doug Woorsley, 6C Station Lane, Unionville - with respect to the application by Blue Jay Developments Limited. (Clause 7, Report No. 27 - Development Services Committee) (10.5)

 

(10)      Mr. Stu Jacobs, 100 Anna Russell Way, #207, Unionville - with respect to the application by Blue Jay Developments Limited (Clause 7, Report No.27 -Development Services Committee) (10.5)

 

(11)      Mr. Lorne Smith with respect to Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. (Clause 11, Report No. 27 - Development Services Committee) (10.12)

 

(12)      Mr. Glen Baron, 251 Helen Avenue with respect to the Town & Country BMW application. (Clause 12, Report No. 27 - Development Services Committee) (10.3, 10.5 & 10.6)

 

 

 

8.         PETITIONS

 

Council consented to add Petitions (1).

 

(1)        WYNDHAM GARDENS RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
BLUE JAY DEVELOPMENTS LTD./TOWN OF MARKHAM
9 STATION LANE (10.5)

 

Signed by approximately 115 members of the Wyndham Gardens Residents’ Association:  “Because of disability and/or illness, we the undersigned residents of Wyndham Gardens are unable to attend this Markham Council Meeting of April 24, 2001.  This petition we have signed expresses our strenuous objection against Medical uses being any part of the Professional offices in the Station Lane Project.  Please consider the Safety of Residents who continually walk in this narrow-laned sensitive heritage area.”

 

REFERRED TO ALL MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

 

 

9(a)      REPORT NO. 25 - CONSENT

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

That Report No. 25 – Consent be received and adopted.

 

(1)        ‘WALK FOR LIFE; WALK FOR HOPE’ -
WALKATHON - SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2001 (3.5)

 

That the request received from Michelle Chouinard to hold the annual ‘Walk for Life, Walk for Hope’ walk-a-thon on Saturday, May 12, 2001 in Markham be approved subject to the requirements of the Town of Markham.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

 

9(b)      REPORT NO. 26 - COMMISSIONER OF CORPORATE SERVICES

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That Report No. 26 – Commissioner of Corporate Services be received and adopted.

 

(1)        2001 OPERATING & CAPITAL BUDGET (7.4 & 7.5)

 

That Council approve the 2001 Operating Budget for Town services which totals $104,513,307.00, the principle components of which are detailed on Appendix 1 attached hereto;

 

And that gross expenditures of $104,513,307.00 be funded from the following sources:

 

 

                         $

Taxation Revenues

65,993,760.00

 

Grant & Subsidy Revenues

441,135.00

General Revenues (Interest, Fines, Permits)

17,869,600.00

User Fees & Service Charges (User Fees, Rentals, Sales)

15,934,013.00

Other Income/Recoveries

2,002,762.00

Prior Year Surplus Transfer to Reserve

    2,272,037.00

Total

104,513,307.00

 

And that Council approve the 2001 Capital Budget that totals $35,374,634.00, the funding details of which are listed in Appendix 2 attached hereto;

 

And that Council approve the Water and Wastewater Budget that totals $28,859,593.00, the principle components of which are detailed on Appendix 3 attached hereto; 

 

And that an Environmental Land Acquisition Reserve Fund /Trust Fund be established in the amount of $2,483,400.00 with the funding to be from existing reserves;

 

And that a Reserve be established for future Recreation and Library staff at the Angus Glen Community Centre and East Markham Fire Station to be funded from the current year’s budget;

 

And that the 2000 Operating surplus of $2,272,037.00 be transferred to the Corporate Rate Stabilization Reserve;

 

And that the tax rates be established when information has been received from the Province;

 

And further that a copy of the budgets be made available to the public through the Clerk’s Department and each of the Markham Libraries.

 

                                                                                                                             CARRIED (10:2)

See recorded vote

 

A recorded vote was requested which was as follows:

 

YEAS:                         Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu, Mayor D. Cousens. (10)

 

NAYS:                         Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor E. Shapero (2)

 

NOT PRESENT:         Councillor S. Daurio (1)

 

 

 

9(c)      REPORT NO. 27 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (1), (6), (7), (8), (11) and (14).

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That Report No. 27 – Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

To the Mayor and Members of Council:

The Development Services Committee reports and recommends as follows:

March 6, 2001

 

(1)        MADRID DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED, 5221 HIGHWAY #7
REZONING FOR OFFICE/RETAIL AND TIM HORTONS (10.5)

 

 

That rezoning application (ZA 95-000025) to amend By-laws 1229 and 2325-68, submitted by Madrid Developments Limited to permit a retail / office building and a restaurant building at 5221 Highway 7, be denied.

 

And that the application for Site Plan Approval (SC 00-241339) by Madrid Development Limited, to permit a 1445 m² retail / office building and a 282 m² restaurant building at the south limit of the subject property municipally known as 5221 Highway #7, be denied.

 

DEFERRED

(See following motion to defer)

 

            Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

            Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

            That Clause 1, Report No. 27 – Development Services Committee be deferred to a meeting of Council at the end of June, 2001.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

                                                                                                                                   April 17, 2001

 

(2)        THE GEORGE PRINGLE JR. HOUSE,
4022 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV
OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT (16.11.3)

 

That Heritage Markham's recommendation to designate the George Pringle Jr. House, 4022 Major Mackenzie Drive under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved;

 

And that the Clerks 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 this property.

 

 

(3)        THE ADAM CLENDENEN HOUSE,
9516 9TH LINE (ALSO KNOWN AS 9642 9TH LINE)
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF
THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT (16.11.3)

 

That Heritage Markham's recommendation to designate the Adam Clendenen House, at 9516 Ninth Line (also known as 9642 9th Line) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved;

 

And that the Clerks 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 this property.

 

(4)        THE WISMER-LUNAU HOUSE, 5884 16TH AVENUE
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF
THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT (16.11.3)

 

That Heritage Markham's recommendation to designate the Wismer-Lunau House, at 5884 16th Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved;

 

And that the Clerks 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 this property.

 

 

(5)        THE LAPP BROTHERS CIDER AND VINEGAR MILL,
7639 REESOR ROAD
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF
THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT (16.11.3)

 

That Heritage Markham's recommendation to designate the Lapp Brothers Cider and Vinegar Mill at 7639 Reesor Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved;

 

And that the Clerks 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 this property.

 

 

(6)        PROPOSED PUBLIC ART POLICY (10.0)

 

That Council endorse staff's request to establish a Steering Committee, prepare Terms of Reference and hire a consultant to prepare a Public Art Policy for the Town of Markham;

 

And that the Steering Committee include Councillors Shapero, Virgilio, Usman and Chiu;

 

And that this study be funded from the Development Services Capital Account 80-5399-007-005 to an upset limit of $ 25,000.00;

 

And that all currently pending, as well as all future requests by individuals, groups or organizations for permission to place or erect monuments, art works, or other display objects on publicly owned lands be deferred until the consultant's study is complete, a staff report has been brought back to Council for approval, and a Public Art Policy and Process has been formally established by Council.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(7)        BLUE JAY DEVELOPMENTS LTD./TOWN OF MARKHAM
9 STATION LANE, UNIONVILLE, REZONING APPLICATION
FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF STIVER MILL (ZA 00 234654) (10.5)

 

That the application for rezoning (ZA 00 234654), as revised, to amend By-law 122-72, as amended, submitted by Blue Jay Development Ltd./Town of Markham for redevelopment of the Stiver Mill property at 9 Station Lane, Unionville, be approved, save and except that no medical office use or veterinary office whatsoever be permitted, and that a proposed Zoning By-law be enacted;

 

And further that the conditions of the agreement be referred to the C.A.O. and Mr. Swayze for a report to be brought back before Council for consideration.

(See By-law 2001-103)

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following recorded vote) (12:1)

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

            Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That Clause 7, Report No. 27 - Development Services Committee, be amended to ad the following:

 

            "And further that the conditions of the agreement be referred to the C.A.O. and Mr. Swayze for a report to be brought back before Council for consideration."

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

            A recorded vote was requested which was as follows:

 

            YEAS:             Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell , Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu, Mayor D. Cousens. (12)

 

            NAYS:             Councillor G. McKelvey (1)

 

 

(8)        REGION OF YORK LONG TERM WATER SUPPLY
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED
LAKE ONTARIO SUPPLY VIA DURHAM WEST (13.4)

 

That the Region of York’s Environmental Assessment for the Lake Ontario Water Supply via Durham West be endorsed subject to the following conditions:

a)     the Region consult with the Town during the detailed design phase of the project to establish appropriate locations for all transmission mains, wastewater forcemains and hydro lines and other utilities to be installed within the Town’s road allowances as apart of this project and to define the extent and nature of restoration works

b)     the Region consult with the Town during the detailed design phase of the project to review and revise, if required, the proposed mitigation measures set out in the EA document and to establish a program to implement, monitor, modify and maintain the mitigation measures for the duration of the construction project.

c)     the Region conduct a Public Information meeting in the Town of Markham prior to the start of  construction to provide  residents with details of the proposed  construction activities, project schedule and mitigating measures to be implemented.

d)     construction activities must comply with all relevant Town by-laws including             hours of operation, topsoil removal and the placing of fill materials unless approved otherwise by Council.

e)     the Region submit the following documents to the Town for review and approval prior to the start of construction;

-     detailed engineering design drawings for all works within Town road allowances

-     traffic management plans  to deal with the impacts of construction traffic,            construction detours and maintenance and operations traffic required to service the water treatment plant

-     tree preservation plans to address tree removals, protection and replacement

-     stormwater management, erosion and sediment control plans

-     Site Plans  for the water treatment facility

-     an archaeological and built heritage impact assessment:

           f)     the Region review the feasibility of providing a municipal water connection to the existing Locust Hill community as a part of this project.

 

And that Kees Schipper, Commissioner of Transportation and Works for the Region of York and the Environmental Assessment & Approvals Branch of the Ontario Ministry of the Environment be advised accordingly.

 

And That a public meeting, coordinated by the Ward Councillor be held for the residents in the east end of Markham as soon as possible;

 

And that a report be brought back with possible other conditions.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

 

            Moved by Councillor J. Heath

            Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

            That Clause 8, Report No. 27 – Development Services Committee be amended to reflect the fact the Region would review the feasibility of providing a municipal water connection to the existing Locust Hill community and to add the following:

 

And That a public meeting, coordinated by the Ward Councillor be held for the residents in the east end of Markham as soon as possible;

 

            And that a report be brought back with possible other conditions.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

Councillor Usman withdrew from the meeting.

 

 

(9)        ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
GUIDELINES FOR TORMINA HOMES (10.0)

 

THAT the control guidelines entitled “Architectural Review Guidelines” for Tormina Homes dated January 31, 2001 attached hereto as Appendix 4, be approved.

 

And further, that staff  review methods of ensuring compliance with architectural guidelines on a town-wide basis, and present a report to the Development Services Committee meeting scheduled for May 15, 2001.

 

 

(10)      ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL GUIDELINES
FOR VILLAGES OF FAIRTREE COMMUNITY (10.0)

 

THAT the control guidelines entitled “Architectural Design Guidelines” for the Villages of Fairtree Community dated August 2000 attached hereto as appendix 5, be approved.

 

(11)      BOX GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS (TACC CONSTRUCTION)
NORTH OF FOURTEENTH AVE, WEST OF REESOR ROAD
PROPOSED LAND CONVEYANCE FROM ORC (B/07/01) (10.12)

 

            Moved by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

            Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

That the Committee of Adjustment be requested to remove the following additional condition of approval for Consent Application B/07/01 submitted to the Committee of Adjustment by Box Grove Hill Developments (TACC Construction) to permit conveyance from Ontario Realty Corporation to Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. of a 16.204 hectare (40 acre) landlocked parcel north of 14th Avenue and West of Reesor Road, in Part of Lots 7 and 8, Concession 9:

 

     “6.   conveyance to the Town of the valleylands as well as an ecological buffer based on the application of ecological criteria, pursuant to the Rouge North Management Plan.”.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

            (See following motion which was withdrawn)

 

 

                 Moved by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

                 Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

                 That Clause 11 of Report No. 27, 2001 – Development Services Committee be amended to reflect the fact that the Committee of Adjustment be requested to remove condition ‘6’ from the conditions of approval.

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

                 Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

                 Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

                 That conveyance from Ontario Realty Corporation to Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. of a 16.204 hectare (40 acre) landlocked parcel north of 14th Avenue and West of Reesor Road be part of the condition of approval and that the application of the ecological buffer based on the application of ecological criteria, pursuant to the Rouge North Management Plan be referred to the Box Grove Secondary Plan Committee

 

                                                                                                              MOTION WITHDRAWN

 

 

(12)      720168 ONTARIO INC., TOWN & COUNTRY BMW
22, 42, & 62 HELEN AVE. AT KENNEDY ROAD
OFFICIAL PLAN, ZONING BY-LAW AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
(OP.00-244184,  ZA.00-24187, SC.00-244195)  TO PERMIT AUTOMOBILE SALES AND MIXED USES, (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)

 

That the application for an Official Plan Amendment (OP.00-244184) incorporating a site specific amendment to Secondary Plan PD34-1, submitted by Town & Country BMW Ltd. to permit a vehicle sales establishment and residential uses at the north-east corner of Kennedy Road and Helen Avenue, be approved;

 

That application ZA.00-244187 to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87, 122-72 and 177-96 submitted by Town & Country BMW Ltd. to permit a vehicle sales establishment, mixed-uses and residential uses, and to prohibit a second vehicle sales establishment, at the north-east corner of Kennedy Road and Helen Avenue be approved, and the implementing By-laws be enacted;

 

That the corresponding application for Site Plan Approval SC.00-244195 for a vehicle sales establishment be approved, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.      That the owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town;

2.      That site plan approval lapse after a period of three (3) years commencing April 17, 2001, in the event that a site plan agreement is not executed within that period;

3.      That the site plan agreement provide for payment by the owner of all applicable fees, recoveries and development charges;

4.      That the site plan agreement require the owner to deposit a Letter of Credit and enter into a services-in-lieu agreement for construction of a sidewalk on Kennedy Road and the extension of a sanitary sewer to Helen Avenue;

5.      That the site plan agreement require the owner to deposit a Letter of Credit and enter into a front-ending agreement with the Town and other South Unionville developers for the installation of the ultimate stormwater management facility and storm outlet;

6.      That the site plan agreement provide for the owner’s obligation to reconstruct Helen Avenue to the east limit of the subject lands, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, and indemnify the Town against loss of access during construction;

7.      That the site plan agreement provide for the conveyance to the Town of any required road widenings of Helen Avenue, any lands required for the future South Unionville Avenue, and an easement for a potential interim stormwater management facility on the mixed-use and townhouse blocks;

8.      That the site plan agreement contain provisions that prohibit the use of audible and visual annoyances such as outdoor paging systems, car alarms, inappropriate lighting levels, and promotional banners, flags, etc.

9.      That the site plan agreement contain provisions for satisfying the requirements of Town departments and authorized public agencies;

10.  That final plans provide for a minimum 6 metre landscape strip between Helen Avenue and the outdoor vehicle storage area, and landscaping elements satisfactory to the Commissioner of Development services;

11.  That final plans provide accesses to Helen Avenue that are configured to prevent east-bound turns, and dedicate one of the access points to the exiting of delivery trucks;

12.  That the site plan agreement contain provisions requiring that delivery trucks off-load vehicles on-site rather than on public roads; and

13.  That prior to execution of the site plan agreement, the owner shall submit final site plan, elevation and landscape drawings, complying with all requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, prepared to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services.

14. That the site plan agreement contain provisions that require the operator of the vehicle sales establishment to use best efforts to prohibit test driving of vehicles on Helen Avenue;

 

And that staff review correspondence from Eric and Maria Tonks, dated April 16, 2001, and present to Council at its meeting scheduled for April 24, 2001, any appropriate amendments to the site plan to address the issues identified in the correspondence; 

 

And further that a sign variance be approved to permit the “BMW tower signage”, subject to refinements to be illustrated on the final site plan and elevations;

 

And further that staff consult with TRCA and provide clarification to Council at its meeting scheduled for April 24, 2001, whether  the watercourse on the subject property is a ditch or an intermittent stream.

(See By-laws 2001-104, 2001-105, 2001-106 and 2001-107)

                                                                                                                                       CARRIED

(See following motion to defer, which was LOST)

 

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That Clause 12, Report 27 - Development Services Committee, be amended to provide that the intermittent stream not be piped.

 

                                                                                                                                    LOST

 

 

(13)      SIXTEENTH-WARDEN LIMITED WEST OF WARDEN AVE., SOUTH OF WILLOW CREEK DRIVE PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
(SU.00-240519, ZA.00-240428) (10.5, 10.7)

 

That the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 17, 2001, with respect to applications for Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment (SU.00-24519, ZA.00-240428) submitted by Sixteenth-Warden Limited for development of a 53 lot subdivision west of Warden Avenue and south of Willow Creek Drive, be received;

 

And that the application for Plan of Subdivision (SU.00-24519) submitted by Sixteenth-Warden Limited for development of a 53 lot subdivision west of Warden Avenue and south of Willow Creek Drive, be denied;

 

And that the application for Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA.00-240428) submitted by Sixteenth-Warden Limited for development of a 53 lot subdivision west of Warden Avenue and south of Willow Creek Drive, be denied.

 

                                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

(14)      OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – APRIL 17, 2001 (16.0)

 

That the Development Services Committee minutes dated April 17, 2001 be received.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

            Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

            That the minutes of the Development Services Committee of April 17, 2001 be amended on page 16 to add the following:

 

            That staff be directed to consult with the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ontario Streams and the Rouge Park Alliance, and provide a report to the Development Services Committee with respect to protecting the Carlton Creek area, west of Warden Avenue and south of Willow Creek Drive.

CARRIED

 

 

 

10.       MOTIONS

 

(1)        NATURAL FEATURES PRESERVATION PROJECT (10.0)

 

Council consented to add Motions (2), (3) and (4).

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That Council instruct the Commissioner of Development Services to proceed with the Natural features Preservation project on the basis of a ‘staged’ by-law rather than a ‘scoped’ by-law.

 

                                                                                                                                     DEFERRED

(See following motion to defer)

 

            Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

            Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

            That Motion (1) be deferred for a report to the Development Services Committee.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

 

(2)        ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY OF YORK REGION (12.2.6)

 

That appreciation be expressed to the Alzheimer’s Society of York Region for the excellent services provided to the residents of Markham.

 

 

(3)        2001 BUDGETS – APPRECIATION (12.2.6)

 

That appreciation be expressed to A. Taylor, Commissoner of Corporate Services, Barb Cribbett, Treasurer and Joel Lustig, Manager, Financial Planning and all staff involved in the preparation of the 2001 budgets for the Corporation.

 

An that a special thanks be expressed to Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti for his work on behalf of the Budget Subcommittee

 

                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

 

(4)        GUGLIELMO MARCONI MONUMENT (12.2.6)

 

That the request for the placement of a monument at the Markham Civic Centre to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Guglielmo Marconi discovery be considered at the Finance & Administrative Committee meeting to be held on April 30, 2001.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

11.       COMMUNICATIONS

 

Council consented to add Communications 156-2001, 157-2001, 158-2001 and 159-2001.

 

That Council receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following manner:

 

Received

 

145-2001         William C. Lazenby - Forwarding amended submission for the OAE Hearing to be held with respect to an Amalgamated Electricity Distribution Company. (13.7)

 

146-2001         Markham Hydro Distribution Inc. - Rate Change Application and Notice served to the municipality. (13.7)
(Copies available for viewing in the Clerk's Office)

 

147-2001         Minister of Transport - Announcement that the Federal Government will proceed with the designation of the Pickering Lands as an ‘airport site’ and that the Greater Toronto Airports Authority has been asked to conduct, on behalf of Transport Canada, interim planning which is required before the Government decides whether to proceed with an airport on the Pickering lands. (13.2.7)

 

Referred to all Members of Council

 

148-2001         Proclamation - Emergency Preparedness Week - May 7 to 13, 2001 (3.4)

 

149-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - endorsing the following mandate for the Greater Toronto Services Board:
-The legislation be amended to provide that the GTMA report to the GTSB.
-There not be a separate OMB-type tribunal for the GTA.
-The GTSB be given the authority for the provision and optimal use of transportation and transit infrastructure.
-The GTSB be given the authority to advocate on behalf of GTA municipalities for transit and transportation infrastructure funding from the Provincial and Federal Governments. (13.4)

 

150-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Reports to the Council meeting of April 12, 2001 affecting Markham
-York Region Transit - Five-Year Service Plan Study
-Sixteenth Avenue Trunk Sewer Contract RFT98-01A
-Material Recovery facility in Markham - Sales Prices for the Second Half of 2000
-Funding of Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airport. (13.4)

 

151-2001         Township of Uxbridge - Resolution seeking support of the municipal and regional partners as well as the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to request that Transport Canada become a full partner in the study of the Carruthers Creek and Duffins Creek watershed areas and provide funding in the amount of $150,000 towards the completion of such study. (13.5.2)

 

152-2001         City of Welland and Town of Oakville in support of the proposal by the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs to request the Province to provide a multi-year funding program for local fire departments to assist in providing services and programs. (13.5.2)

 

159-2001         T. G. Eades – with respect to the application for the development at 9 Station Lane. (10.5)

 

 

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services

 

153-2001         WeirFoulds LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, on behalf of Madrid Developments Limited - Notice of Site Plan Referral to the Ontario Municipal Board respecting 5221 Highway 7, Markham. (13.13)

 

154-2001         WeirFoulds LLP, Barristers & Solicitors, on behalf of Madrid Developments Limited – Notice of zoning appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board respecting 5221 Highway 7, Markham. (13.13)

 

155-2001         Ontario Municipal Board - Requesting confirmation from the applicant’s solicitor that the following matters will be pursued:
-Treasureland Subdivision 19T-92012 and Site Plan, OMB Case No. PL920043
-Lee Subdivision 19T-93010 and Site Plan - OMB Case No. PL920043. (13.13)

 

156-2001         John & Irene Emig, 17 Pavilion Street – forwarding comments regarding the redevelopment of the Stiver Mill property at 9 Station Lane. (10.5)
(Clause 7, Report No. 27 – Development Services Committee)

 

157-2001         Mr. Glenn Baron, 251 Helen Avenue – submitting issues with respect to the Town & Country BMW application to permit a vehicle sales establishment at 22, 42 and 62 Helen Avenue. (10.3, 10.5 & 10.6)
(Clause 12, Report No. 27 – Development Services Committee)

 

158-2001         Development Services Commission - Memorandum with respect to Town & Country BMW Ltd., 22, 42 & 62 Helen Avenue - addressing outstanding issues from Development Services Committee meeting of April 17, 2001. (10.3. 10.5 & 10.6)
(Clause 12, Report No. 27 – Development Services Committee)

 

 

 

12.       BY-LAWS

 

Council consented to defer By-law 2001-103 to the Council meeting to be held on May 8, 2001.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

That By-laws 2001-104 to 2001-111 be given first and second reading.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

Moved by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

That By-laws 2001-104 to 2001-111 and By-laws 2001-100 to 2001-102 be given third and final reading.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2001-103    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 122-72, as amended (Blue Jay Developments Ltd./Town of Markham, 9 Station Lane  - Redevelopment of Stiver Mill)
(Clause 7 of Report No. 27, 2001)       DEFERRED

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-104    A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 83 (720168 Ontario Inc., (Town & Country BMW), 22, 42 and 62 Helen Avenue, north-east corner of Kennedy Road and Helen Avenue – To permit a vehicle sales establishment and residential uses)
(Clause 12 of Report No. 27, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-105    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-81, as amended (720168 Ontario Inc., (Town & Country BMW), 22, 42 and 62 Helen Avenue – To delete the subject lands from the designated area of Zoning By-law 304-87 to be incorporated into the Zoning By-laws 177-96, as amended and 122-72, as amended to permit a vehicle sales establishment, mixed uses and residential uses).
(Clause 12 of Report No. 27, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-106    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (720168 Ontario Inc., (Town & Country BMW), 22, 42 and 62 Helen Avenue – To permit a range of mixed use and residential uses subject to a Hold provision).
(Clause 12 of Report No. 27, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-107    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 122-72, as amended (720168 Ontario Inc., (Town & Country BMW), 22, 42 and 62 Helen Avenue – To permit an automobile sales establishment).
(Clause 12 of Report No. 27, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-108    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Times Developments Inc., 1430486 Ontario Inc., Block 40 and Part of Block 10, Registered Plan 65M-3226 - To remove the (H) Holding provision).
(Council Meeting No. 10, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-109    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Markham Trails Limited Partnership, Part of Lot 19, Concession 6 - To remove the (H) Holding provision).
(Council Meeting No. 10, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-110    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 72-81, as amended (Circle Financial Corporation, 128 Bradgate Drive, Block 121, Plan 65M-2348 - To remove the (H) Holding provision).
(Council Meeting No. 10, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-111    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of April 24, 2001.
(Council Meeting No. 10, 2001)

 

 

Third and Final reading

 

BY-LAW 2001-100    A by-law to authorize the execution of Transfers of Easement to Bell Canada for the Bell Canada Dslam Project over Town Reserves along Bayview Avenue and Birchmount Road.
(Clause 3 of Report No. 22, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-101    A by-law to establish schedules of retention periods for all records kept by the Town of Markham.
(Clause 4 of Report No. 22, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-102    A by-law to authorize the closing of Main Street Markham from Highway 7 north to Parkway Avenue on Friday, June 22, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight and Saturday, June 23, 2001 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the Markham Village Festival.
(Communication No. 133–2001)

 

 

 

13.       ADJOURNMENT

 

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

CARRIED

 

 

Council adjourned at 11:50 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

______________________________                        __________________________

SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK                          DON COUSENS, MAYOR

 

(Signed)

 

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