2002-01-15 -7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting
No. 1
(York
Room)
COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti (4:25 p.m.), Regional Councillor G. Landon,
Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S.
Daurio, Councillor J. Virgilio (4:50 p.m.), Councillor G. McKelvey (4:05 p.m.),
Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman (4:15 p.m.),
Councillor A. Chiu. (12)
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) Angus Glen Community Centre – Update
(6.6)
(2) Richmond Hill Hydro Inc. Acquisition
Update - January, 2002 (13.7)
(3) Ontario Municipal Board Hearing Update –
Group Home, 48 Jaffray Road (10.5, 10.6)
(4) Procedural By-law – Amendment to By-law
No. 2001-1 (16.23)
(5) Group Homes By-law (10.0)
(6) Permit Parking - Inverlochy Blvd. (2.17)
(7) February Council Meeting – Change of
Time (16.23)
CARRIED
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on January 15, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, Civic Centre. Mayor D. Cousens
presided.
(Council
Chambers)
COUNCIL
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional
Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath (7:10
p.m.), Councillor D. Horchik (7:10 p.m.), Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A.
Chiu. (12)
STAFF
J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
R. Robinson,
Town Solicitor
J. Sales,
Commissioner of Community Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
M.F. Turner,
Commissioner of Development Services
B. Nanninga,
Executive Assistant
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
P. Miller,
Acting Manager, Secretariat Services
A. Mukherjee,
Manager, Transportation/Engineering
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor
G. McKelvey disclosed an interest with respect to Clause 5(b)(2), the proposed
wall sign variance by Cadillac Fairview at 5000 Highway # 7 East, by nature of
Markville Mall being owned by the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan Fund of which
he is a member, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or
vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor
J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to Clause 5(b)(2), the proposed
wall sign variance by Cadillac Fairview at 5000 Highway # 7 East, by nature of
Markville Mall being owned by the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan Fund of which
a family member is a member, and did not take part in the consideration or
discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
2. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by
Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
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) ANGUS
GLEN COMMUNITY CENTRE
- UPDATE (6.6)
That the
presentation by Mr. Alan Wolfe, Project Consultant, and Messrs. Terry Fitsialos
and D’Arcy Arthurs of Shore Tilbe Irwin and Partners, Project Architect,
regarding the design development of Angus Glen Community Centre and Library be
received;
And that
Council approve the Design Development of Angus Glen Community Centre and
Library as presented by the Project Architect, Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners
and authorize the Architect to proceed with the Construction Document phase of
the Project;
And that the
Region of York be requested to provide traffic signals at the westerly entrance
of the Angus Glen Community Centre and Library prior to the September, 2003
opening of the arenas and at the easterly entrance prior to the September, 2004
opening of the remainder of the building;
And that
Council approve a budget of $803,700 plus GST to complete the Construction
Document phase, to be funded from the Development Charge Reserve;
And that the
Region of York be requested to complete the watermain installation and road
widening along Major Mackenzie Drive between Warden Avenue and Kennedy Road
prior to September, 2003;
And that a
User Group Meeting and a Public Meeting be scheduled to present the Design Development;
And further that staff bring forward a plan for the use of the heritage
house currently located on the subject property by June 1, 2002.
CARRIED
(2) RICHMOND
HILL HYDRO INC. ACQUISTION
UPDATE - JANUARY 2002 (13.7)
That the confidential report from
the Town Solicitor and Messrs. David McFadden and Paul Grod of Gowling Lafleur
Henderson regarding the provisions of the draft shareholders Agreement between
Markham Hydro Distribution Inc. and Hydro Vaughan distribution Inc. relating to
Richmond Hill Hydro Inc. be received;
And that the confidential report “Richmond Hill Hydro Inc. Acquisition Update –
January 2002” be received for information;
And further that a status report
regarding Richmond Hill Hydro Inc. be provided by the Treasurer to the Finance
and Administrative Committee every two weeks.
CARRIED
(3) ONTARIO
MUNICIPAL BOARD HEARING UPDATE
GROUP HOME – 48 JAFFRAY ROAD
(10.5, 10.6)
That the verbal update by the Town Solicitor
and the Director of Planning regarding the January 10, 2002 Ontario
Municipal Board Hearing regarding a proposed Group Home at 48 Jaffray Road, be
received.
CARRIED
(4) PROCEDURAL BY-LAW
AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW NO. 2001-1 (16.23)
That a by-law
be presented to amend By-Law No. 2001-1, “A By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of
Council and Committees of Council” to provide for by-laws to receive all three
readings at the same meeting.
(By-law
2002-1)
CARRIED
(5) GROUP
HOMES BY-LAW (10.0)
That a Group
Homes Working Committee be established comprised of Regional Councillors
O’Donnell and Wong, Councillors Usman, Heath and Chiu, and
Town Staff from the Planning and Legal Departments, to report to Council on
matters relating to Group Homes policies and regulations;
And that the
Group Homes Working Committee meet with representatives of Provincial
Ministries and the Region of York in an effort to resolve Provincial concerns
relating to the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law adopted by Council to
regulate group homes in the Town of Markham, and to obtain approval of the Town
documents;
And that the
Town documents to be approved include any appropriate technical amendments as
may be agreed to by Council and between the parties, including an updating to
reflect the current ward boundaries in the Town of Markham;
And that
Provincial Ministries be requested to confirm arrangements in regard to the
licensing of Group Homes in the Town of Markham, to ensure the Provincial
licensing process includes consultation with the Municipality;
And that the
Region and the Province be requested to participate on a Group Homes Advisory
Committee proposed to be formed at the local level, to monitor on an on-going
basis the Town’s Group Homes policies and regulations, and to review all
proposals for the establishment of new group homes;
And that upon
approval of the Zoning By-law to regulate group homes, a Registration By-law be
brought forward for consideration by Council pursuant to the Municipal Act to
require group homes to be registered with the Town of Markham;
And further
that the Town Solicitor be authorized to request the Ontario Municipal Board to
schedule a Hearing with respect to the Zoning appeal, and to also consolidate
the Official Plan Amendment at the same Hearing if required to obtain approval
of the OPA.
CARRIED
(6) PERMIT
PARKING - INVERLOCHY BOULEVARD
AND RESTRICTIVE PARKING -
INVERLOCHY BOULEVARD
AND NORMARK DRIVE (2.17)
That a by-law
be presented to amend the Parking By-law, By-law No. 336-88, as amended, to
provide for permit parking on the west side of Inverlochy Boulevard south from
Royal Orchard Boulevard to Cricklewood Crescent and that overnight restrictions
that apply in the Town be in effect for the balance of Inverlochy Boulevard and
on all of Normark Crescent;
And that the
fee for permit parking be $70.00 per month;
And that
Co-operative Homes Inc. Thornhill Green administers the program at a cost of
$15.00 per
permit issued;
And that the
Town enter into a written agreement, in a form satisfactory to the Town
Solicitor, with the Co-operative Homes Inc. Thornhill Green on the
administration of the permit parking program;
And further
that the Town reserves the right to revoke permits at its sole discretion.
(By-law
2002-2)
CARRIED
(7) FEBRUARY
COUNCIL MEETING – CHANGE OF TIME (16.23)
That the Council meeting
scheduled to be held at 2:00 p.m. on February 12, 2002 be changed to 7:00 p.m.
and the Committee of the Whole meeting to be held at 12:00 p.m. be rescheduled
to 5:00 p.m.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole
be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
3. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MINUTES
- DECEMBER 11 & 18, 2001
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the
Minutes of the Council Meetings held on December 11, 2001 and December 18,
2001, be adopted.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS
(1) Mr. Sony Hakkim, a
Milliken resident, expressing concern regarding the current location of the
Milliken GO Station and inquiring as to plans for its relocation. (5.10 &
5.14)
5. PRESENTATIONS
7:00
p.m.
(1) 2ND
UNIONVILLE GUIDES (12.2.6)
Council
welcomed and introduced the 2nd Unionville Guides along with their
leaders.
(2) RECOGNITION OF TOWN OF
MARKHAM
FIREFIGHTER GLENN EDWARDS AND EMBASSY
SUITES HOTEL (12.2.6)
Fire
Chief/Commissioner of Community Services recognized Markham Firefighter Glenn
Edwards and Embassy suites Hotel for their outstanding community involvement.
Firefighter
Edwards made a brief presentation on his goals and achievements and explained
his plans to be the first Canadian to climb Mount Everest without the support
of supplementary oxygen and his hopes to raise $88,500 for the Children’s Wish
Foundation.
On behalf of
Council, the Mayor presented Firefighter Edwards, Mr. Ashok Baghel, General
Manager, Embassy Suites Hotel, and Mr. Herman Grad, President, Leisureworld
Inc. with certificates of appreciation.
(3) RECOGNITION
OF EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL
GENEROSITY ON DECEMBER 25,
2001 (12.2.6)
Fire
Chief/Commissioner of Community Services recognized Embassy Suites Hotel and
Leisureworld Inc. for their generosity to working Firefighters and EMS staff on
December 25, 2001.
On behalf of
Council, the Mayor presented Mr. Ashok Bahel, General Manager, Embassy Suites
Hotel, and Mr. Herman Grad, President, Leisureworld Inc. with a certificate of
appreciation.
(4) 2001 HERITAGE COMMUNITY
RECOGNITION PROGRAM (12.2.6)
The Mayor
introduced Mr. Mike Filey who is a Member of the Board of the Ontario Heritage
Foundation, a Historian, and who writes a regular historical column for the
Toronto Sun.
Mr. Filey
recognized Mr. Ken Hoyle, Ms. Marion Matthias, and Mr. Lorne Smith and
presented them with Ontario Heritage Foundation Achievement pins and
recognition certificates for their significant contributions to built, cultural
and natural heritage preservation in their community.
7:40
p.m.
(5) PUBLIC
MEETING - TRANSPORTATION
STRATEGY - MILLIKEN (5.10
& 5.14)
Notice has
been given that the Town would receive input from Milliken (Ward 7 and Ward 8)
residents with respect to the Town of Markham's Transportation Strategy.
The Town
received input from a Milliken resident with respect to the Town of Markham’s
Transportation Strategy, focusing on the Town’s
.Transit System
.Road Network
.Policy Initiatives
.Education and Support Programs.
6(a) REPORT NO. 1 - FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
January 7, 2002
(1) QUEEN
ELIZABETH II GOLDEN
JUBILEE IN 2002 - CELEBRATIONS (12.2.6)
That Council
establish a committee, "The Golden Jubilee Committee of Markham", to
coordinate Markham activities celebrating the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002;
And that the
following individuals be appointed to the Committee, with the requirement that,
if further names are to be added, Council approval be given first:
Randy Barber
Margaret Bibby
Aaron Campbell
Warren Carroll
Cindy and
Roger Clements
Bert Dawe
Jas Dhanjal
Myrna Fox
Neil Johnston
Stu Kellock
(Chair)
Kwan Ho Leung
Marlene and
Terry Malone
Harry McCabe
Denis
Pritchard
Beverley
Shrimpton
Colonel and
Mrs. Hugh Stewart
Cynthia
Taylor-Huff
Keith Tullo
Paul Walker
John and Mary
Webster
Tina Murphy,
Fire Department - Staff Resource
Mayor Don
Cousens, Councillor Jack Heath, Councillor Khalid Usman and other Councillors
who indicate they wish to participate;
And that the
Golden Jubilee Committee report to the Community Services Committee monthly;
And that staff
report back on the Golden Jubilee Committee's request for secretarial and
administrative assistance;
And that
$3,000 be allocated for hosting a Canadian Citizenship Ceremony on February 6th
in the Council Chambers from noon to 1:15 p.m.
And that staff
report back on the financial impact for allocating additional funds to the
Committee for the purposes of the celebration.
CARRIED AS
AMENDED
(See following
motion to amend)
Moved by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That Clause (1), Report No. 1 - Finance & Administrative Committee
be amended to indicate the name of the Committee as “The Golden Jubilee
Committee of Markham”, the inclusion of Councillor Khalid Usman as a member and
the assistance of Tina Murphy of the Fire Department.
CARRIED
(2) CONVEYANCE OF ACCESS EASEMENT TO BELL
CANADA (8.1)
That
a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer of
Easement for access purposes to Bell Canada for lands legally described as Part
of Block 173, Plan 65M-2527, designated as Part 3, Plan 65R-24108, which form a
portion of a 0.3m reserve along Denison Street, in a form satisfactory to the
Town Solicitor.
(By-law
2002-3)
(3) CONVEYANCE OF WATERMAIN EASEMENT TO
REGION
OF YORK (8.1)
That
a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer of
Easement for watermain purposes to the Regional Municipality of York for lands
legally described as Part of Road Allowance between Concessions 5 and 6
(untravelled portion of Kennedy Road), designated as Parts 2 and 3, Plan
64R-7958, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
(By-law
2002-4)
(4) YORK REGIONAL CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS
MANAGEMENT
CONFERENCE (12.2.6)
That
a financial contribution to the York Region Critical Incident Stress Management
Conference be approved amounting to $2,000 to be paid from account 220 220
7802.
(5) REQUEST TO RENAME
WALKER PARK -
ALMA WALKER PARK (6.3)
That
in order to commemorate the long term service of Alma Walker, that Walker Park
on Wootten Way North be renamed Alma Walker Park and that a suitably worded
plaque be displayed.
(6) BIG SISTERS OF YORK 13TH ANNUAL DINNER
AND
AUCTION - SATURDAY
APRIL 6, 2002 (12.2.6)
That
an item be donated to the Big Sisters of York for the "Bid on a Future: A
Spring Fling" at the Premiere Ballroom & Convention Centre in Richmond
Hill on Saturday, April 6, 2002;
And
that any member of Council who wishes to attend may do so with costs to be paid
through their respective budget.
(7) HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - YORK REGION'S
BUILDING COMMITTEE
(12.4)
That
permission be granted to the request from the Chair, Building Committee,
Habitat for Humanity, York Region for space for the Committee's monthly meeting
at no charge at a suitable location to be arranged by staff.
(8) EVERGREEN HOSPICE'S WINTER FROLIC -
FEBRUARY 22, 2002
(12.2.6)
That
an item be donated to Evergreen Hospice, Markham-Stouffville, for the Silent
Auction at the Winter Frolic 2002 to be held at York Downs Golf and Country
Club on Friday, February 22, 2002.
(9) MARKHAM AFRICAN CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATION
GRANT REQUEST (7.6)
That a
$750.00 grant (account 220-220-7802) be provided to the Markham African
Caribbean Association to host this year's Community Celebration of Black
History Month at the Town of Markham Civic Centre on February 19, 2002.
(10) CHINESE BUSINESS PROMOTION LIMITED
GRANT REQUEST (7.6)
That
authority be granted to purchase 1/2 page in the Chinese Business Promotion
Limited 2002-2003 Chinese Buyer's Guide at a cost of $1.220.00.
(11) GREATER TORONTO OPEN - CUSTOMER RELATIONS
& CORPORATE
AWARENESS OPPORTUNITIES (12.2.6)
That
the Town of Markham endorse and support in principle Golf Strategies of Canada
Inc. Greater Toronto Open to be held during the week of August 12 to 18, 2002.
(12) ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF YORK REGION (12.2.6)
That
January 2002 be proclaimed "Alzheimer Awareness Month" in the Town of
Markham;
And
that any member of Council who wishes to attend the 5th Annual Awareness Breakfast
on Saturday, January 19, 2002 at Sleepy Hollow Country Club from 9:00 a.m. to
11:00 a.m. in Stouffville at a cost of $20.00 per ticket may do so with costs
to be paid through their respective budget.
(13) THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA (12.2.6)
That
the month of March be proclaimed as Kidney Month in the Town of Markham and
that The Kidney Foundation of Canada flag be raised at the Markham Civic
Centre.
(14) BELL CANADA - INTERNET SERVICE (7.13)
That
Bell Canada be contacted to request its internet services throughout the Town
of Markham.
(15) FINANCIAL
PLAN, RICHMOND HILL HYDRO (13.7)
That
the following recommendation of the Chair of Markham Hydro be endorsed:
That the Richmond Hill Hydro Board create a committee for the purpose
of formulating a plan for the development of policies the members of which
should be the Treasurers of Markham and Vaughan together with the treasurers of
the three hydro companies;
And that the Treasurer report back to the next Finance &
Administrative Committee.
(16) OTHER
COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING – JANUARY 7,
2002 (16.0)
CARRIED
6(b) REPORT NO. 2 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Council Consented to separate Clause (2).
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That Report No. 2 - Development Services
Committee be received and adopted.
January 8, 2002
(1) THE ALBERT WIDEMAN HOUSE, 9506 HIGHWAY # 48
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT (16.11.3)
That
Heritage Markham's recommendation to designate the Albert Wideman House, 9506
Highway # 48, 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
(2) CADILLAC FAIRVIEW
CORP. 5000 HIGHWAY # 7 EAST
WALL SIGN VARIANCE (01-117464)
(2.16.2)
That the application for wall sign variance,
file number 01-117464, submitted by The Cadillac Fairview Corporation,
proposing an increase to the maximum allowable sign area and a wall sign on the
second floor of the building at 5000 Highway # 7 East, be approved, subject to
the following condition:
a) That no future signage shall be
permitted on the ground floor level directly below the 'Coast Mountain Sports'
sign.
CARRIED
(Councillors Heath and McKelvey
abstained)
(3) OTHER
COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – JANUARY 8,
2002 (16.0)
CARRIED
7. MOTIONS
Council consented to add Motions (1), (2) and
(3)
(1) RECOGNITION OF TOWN OF
MARKHAM
FIREFIGHTER GLENN EDWARDS AND EMBASSY
SUITES HOTEL (12.2.6)
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That
Firefighter Glenn Edwards be congratulated on his plans to be the first
Canadian to climb Mount Everest without the support of supplementary oxygen and
his efforts to raise money for the Children’s Wish Foundation;
And that, on
behalf of Council, best wishes be extended to Firefighter Edwards on his
efforts and his journey.
CARRIED
(2) ANNUAL TONY ROMAN
MEMORIAL
HOCKEY TOURNAMENT (12.2.6)
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That, on behalf of Council, appreciation be
extended to Regional Councillor Gordon Landon, Chair, Tony Roman Memorial
Hockey Tournament, for his exceptional efforts and that appreciation be
expressed to all those who have contributed to the success of the Annual Tony
Roman Memorial Hockey Tournament.
CARRIED
(3) PUBLIC
MEETING - TRANSPORTATION
STRATEGY - MILLIKEN (5.10
& 5.14)
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the presentation by the Manager,
Transportation/Engineering, regarding the Town of Markham Transportation
Strategy for the Milliken (Ward 7 and Ward 8) area, be received;
And that the deputation by Mr. Sony Hakkim,
Milliken resident, expressing concern regarding the current location of the
Milliken GO Station and inquiring as to plans for its relocation be received;
And that Engineering/Transportation staff
provide a verbal report at the January 28, 2002 Environment and Transportation
Committee meeting regarding inquiries with GO Transit and possible
opportunities to improve the location of the Milliken GO Station
CARRIED
8. COMMUNICATIONS
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Heath
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
1-2002 York Region
District School Board - Forwarding minutes of meeting/public session of the
Board held on November 29, 2001. (13.6.1)
2-2002 Association of
Municipalities of Ontario - Forwarding information on the signing of a
memorandum of understanding on provincial-municipal consultation. (13.12.2)
3-2002 Association of Municipalities
of Ontario – Forwarding communication regarding Ontarians with Disabilities Act
and alternative fuel sources. (13.12.2)
4-2002 Association of
Municipalities of Ontario – Forwarding communication regarding delays in
Provincial ambulance funding. (13.12.2)
5-2002 Association of
Municipalities of Ontario – Forwarding communication regarding December, 2001
Drinking Water Financing Strategy Forum. (13.12.2)
6-2002 Association of
Municipalities of Ontario – Forwarding communication regarding Federal budget
highlights that affect municipalities. (13.12.2)
7-2002 Association of
Municipalities of Ontario – Forwarding communication regarding the new
Municipal Act. (13.12.2)
8-2002 Association of
Municipalities of Ontario – Forwarding communication regarding proposed review
of Ontario building regulatory reform legislation. (13.12.2)
9-2002 Association of
Municipalities of Ontario – Forwarding communication regarding the introduction
of the Sustainable Water and Waste Water Services Act. (13.12.2)
10-2002 Association of
Municipalities of Ontario – Forwarding communication announcing Provincial
Government hazardous waste measures. (13.12.2)
11-2002 Association of
Municipalities of Ontario – Forwarding communication providing the status of
Government Bills that affect municipalities and announcing the prorogation of
the House. (13.12.2)
12-2002 Association of
Municipalities of Ontario – Forwarding communication regarding meeting on
December 14, 2001. (13.12.2)
13-2002 Federation of
Canadian Municipalities – Forwarding information on the FCM’s Second Annual
sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show to be held in Ottawa on
February 7-9, 2002. (13.12.4)
14-2002 Greater Toronto
Services Board – Forwarding a copy of the Draft Countryside Strategy for the
GTA, November, 2001 (available for viewing in the Clerk’s Department). (13.2)
15-2002 City of Vaughan
– Forwarding a resolution in support of the comments of the Region of York
regarding the TTC’s Rapid Transit Expansion Study. (13.5.2)
16-2002 Township of
Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh – Forwarding a resolution petitioning the Provincial
Government to change the legislation to allow property owners to make
application to OMAFRA to amend their Farmland Property Class for the current
taxation year. (13.5.1)
17-2002 Unionville
Villagers Association – Forwarding minutes of meeting held on December 4, 2001.
(3.3)
18-2002 Deputy Premier,
and Minister of Finance – Acknowledging the joint request by Aurora, Markham
and Newmarket to have the Ontario Government endorse the revised plan to
amalgamate the Towns’ electricity utilities and confirm eligibility of transfer
tax exemption. (13.2.1)
19-2002 Ministry of
Energy, Science and Technology – Forwarding Special Bulletin announcing
Ontario’s electricity market will open to competition on May 1, 2002. (13.2.1)
20-2002 Village of
Unionville Property Owners Association – Forwarding opposition to the reduction
of parking requirements for the proposed licensed premise at 175 Main Street,
Unionville. (10.0)
21-2002 Village of
Unionville Property Owners Association – Forwarding objection to the proposed
licensed premise at 175 Main Street, Unionville. (3.21)
22-2002 Region of York -
Forwarding information on 2002 water and wastewater rate supported budget and
business plan. (13.4)
23-2002 Region of York –
Forwarding information on a proposed growth management concept for the Greater
Toronto Area. (13.4)
24-2002 Region of York –
Forwarding report regarding allocation of water and wastewater servicing
capacity. (13.4)
25-2002 Region of York –
Forwarding report regarding status of Highway 407 and Woodbine Avenue
interchange. (13.4)
26-2002 Region of York –
Forwarding request for two Town of Markham youth designates for Youth Advisory
Committee. (13.4)
27-2002 Region of York –
Forwarding report regarding proposed Community Safety Zone warrant policy for
comment. (13.4)
28-2002 Region of York –
Advising of appeals to Regional Amendment No. 31 to the York Region Official
Plan. (13.4)
29-2002 City of Toronto
– Forwarding information on results of litter audit and formation of Clean
Streets Working Group. (13.5.2)
30-2002 Judy Sgro, MP,
York West, Prime Minister’s Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues – Acknowledging
receipt of Markham’s discussions related to urban transit. (13.1)
31-2002 Region of Peel –
Forwarding report on the impacts of Bill 122 and the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan. (13.5.2)
32-2002 Ontario Energy
Board – Forwarding Decision and Order regarding Motion to vary the Decision and
Order of the Board to grant leave for Markham Hydro Distribution and Hydro
Vaughan Distribution Inc. to acquire Richmond Hill Hydro. (13.7)
33-2002 Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing – Forwarding announcement of passing of Oak
Ridges Moraine Conservation Act. (13.2.5)
34-2002 Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing – Forwarding deadlines for 2002 Municipal
Performance Measurement Program. (13.2.5)
35-2002 Town of
Newmarket – Forwarding report and recommendation regarding Regional Court
Administration Branch 2002 budget and impact on municipalities. (13.5.2)
36-2002 Town of Aurora –
Advising of amalgamation of Aurora Fire and Emergency Department with that of
Newmarket to form Central York Fire Services. (13.5.1)
37-2002 Town of Aurora
and Town of Newmarket – Forwarding Media Release announcing amalgamation of
Aurora Fire and Emergency Department with that of Newmarket to form Central
York Fire Services. (13.5.1 & 13.5.2)
38-2002 Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing – Advising of the passing of the new Municipal
Act. (13.2.5)
39-2002 York Region
District School Board – Forwarding agenda for meeting on December 13, 2001.
(13.6.1)
40-2002 Information and
Privacy Commission - Forwarding Fall 2001 issue of Perspectives publication.
(13.2)
41-2002 City of Kingston
– Forwarding resolution calling on the Provincial Government to halt passage of
Bill 130 – the Community Care Access Corporations Act - to hold public
consultation. (13.5.1)
42-2002 County of Grey –
Forwarding resolution calling on the Provincial Government to conduct further
municipal consultation prior to reintroducing further Smart Growth proposals.
(13.5.1)
43-2002 Greater Toronto
Transit Authority – Forwarding agenda for meeting on December 7, 2001. (13.2)
44-2002 Ministry of the
Environment – Forwarding communication announcing plans for a consultation
process on potential changes to the provincial drinking water regulation.
(13.2.2)
45-2002 Region of York –
Advising that all conditions of approval applying to Phase 1 of proposed plan
of subdivision 19TM-97009 requiring clearance from the Regional Municipality of
York, have been met. (13.4)
46-2002 Unionville &
District Veterans’ Association – Forwarding withdrawal of request to rent
Unionville Train Station. (12.2.6)
47-2002 Ontario
Municipal Board - Forwarding its decision to deny the appeal for development
charges for a property at 4572 14th Avenue - Anwar Ali. (13.13 & 7.11)
48-2002 Unionville Lions
Club – Forwarding background information regarding the Unionville Lions Club
Trillium Grant and the naming of the Unionville Library valleyland section.
(3.0 & 3.19)
Referred to all Members of Council
49-2002 Proclamation –
March 4-10, 2002 – Social Work Week (3.4)
50-2002 Proclamation –
March 4-10, 2002 – Pharmacy Awareness Week (3.4)
51-2002 Proclamation –
March 21, 2002 – International Day for the Elimination of Racial
Discrimination. (3.4)
52-2002 Proclamation –
February, 2002 – Black History Month. (3.4)
Referred to Commissioner of Corporate
Services
53-2002 Association of
Municipalities of Ontario – Forwarding Town of Markham 2002 AMO membership
renewal. (13.12.2)
Referred to Commissioner of Development
Services
54-2002 PMG Planning
Consultants – Forwarding concerns regarding the zoning of lands on the south
side of fourteenth Avenue east of Middlefield Road (Neemsby land). (10.0)
55-2002 Markham
Conservation Committee – Forwarding concerns regarding the proposed new Town of
Markham Sign By-law. (16.28 & 2.16.2)
56-2002 Bill and Joanne
Pickering – Forwarding concerns regarding the widening of Main Street Markham.
(10.0)
Referred to CAO
57-2002 Markham Village
BIA – Forwarding concerns regarding vandalism on Main Street Markham. (3.11)
58-2002 Box Grove
Community Association – Forwarding concerns regarding the Legacy Development.
(10.0)
Referred to Director of Street Services
59-2002 Elm Street
Residents - Forwarding petition regarding the traffic problems on Elm Street
and suggesting the installation of speed bumps. (5.12)
CARRIED
9. OTHER BUSINESS
NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE
TOWN OF MARKHAM
PROPOSED SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY
(Pursuant to By-law 178-96)
(1) TOWN
CONVEYANCE OF SURPLUS LANDS
PART OF BLOCK 100, PLAN
65M-3202
TO MRS. ELISE FLOYD AND MR.
STANLEY ROSE (8.5)
Moved by
Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the
notice of the proposed disposition of a 2-metre wide by 31-metres long strip of
land abutting the south side of 2 The Meadows Avenue legally described as Part
of Block 100, Plan 65M-3202 for a net cash offer of $5,000.00, be approved.
CARRIED
10. BY-LAWS
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That By-laws
2002-1 to 2002-13 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2002-1 A
by-law to amend Procedural By-law 2001-1, being a by-law to govern the
proceedings of Council and Committees of Council (by-law readings)
(Committee of the Whole motion)
BY-LAW 2002-2 A
by-law to amend Parking By-law 336-88 (permit parking and parking restrictions
on Inverlochy Boulevard and Normark Drive
(Committee of the Whole motion)
BY-LAW 2002-3 A
by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer of an Access Easement to the
Bell Canada for lands legally described as Part of Block 173, Plan 65M-2527,
designated as Part 3, Plan 65R-24108.
(Clause 2, Report No. 1, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-4 A
by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer of Easement to the Regional
Municipality of York for lands legally describe as part of Road Allowance
between Concessions 5 & 6, designated as Parts 2 and 3, Plan 64R-7958, for
watermain purposes.
(Clause 3, Report No. 1, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-5 A
by-law to designate a certain property as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest - The Burr House, 25 Burr Crescent.
(Clause 1, Report No. 68, 2001)
BY-LAW 2002-6 A
by-law to designate a certain property as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest - The Adam Hagler House, 10327 Woodbine Avenue.
(Clause 10, Report No. 75, 2001)
BY-LAW 2002-7 A
by-law to designate a certain property as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest - The Peter Rumohr House, 10271 Woodbine
Avenue.
(Clause 10, Report No. 75, 2001)
BY-LAW 2002-8 A
by-law to designate a certain property as being of Historic and/or Architectural
Value or Interest - The Wilmot Brumwell House, 10391 Woodbine Avenue.
(Clause 10, Report No. 75, 2001)
BY-LAW 2002-9 A
by-law to amend By-law No. 144-92, as amended, being a by-law to appoint
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (To revise Schedules A & B)
(Council Meeting No. 1, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-10 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not
subject to Part Lot Control, Lots 1 to 21, both inclusive, Plan 65M-3515
(Mattamy Homes, west of Highway 48, north of 16th Avenue).
(Council Meeting No. 1, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-11 A by-law to amend Township of Markham By-law No. 1602 - to
provide a schedule of fees for water/wastewater for the Town of Markham for
2002.
(Council Meeting No. 1, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-12 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (1107656
Ontario Inc., Block 39, Registered Plan 65M-3226, east side of Times Avenue,
north of Galleria Parkway - To remove Holding Provision (H))
(Council Meeting No. 1, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-13 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of
January 15, 2002.
(Council
Meeting No. 1, 2002)
CARRIED
11. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the
meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
_________________________________ ____________________________________
SHEILA
BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK DON
COUSENS, MAYOR
(Signed)