2002-01-29 -7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting
No. 2
(York
Room)
COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon (5:30 p.m.),
Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S.
Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero (5:20 p.m.), Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor
G. McKelvey (5:40 p.m.), Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor
A. Chiu. (12)
Moved by
Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by
Councillor J. Heath
That Council
resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole to discuss the following:
(1) Disposition
of Property – McKay House, 197 Main St., Unionville (8.7)
(2) Unionville
Lions Club Proposal at the Unionville Library Lands (3.0 & 3.19)
(3) Personnel
Matter (11.0)
(4) Proposed Property Acquisition, 60 Esna
Park Drive - Helter Investments Ltd. (8.6)
(5) Potential Property Acquisition – Carlton
Street (8.6)
(6) 2002
Advisory Committee/Board Appointments (16.24)
(7) AMALCO
II – Update (13.7)
CARRIED
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on January 29, 2002 at 7:15 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 E. Shapero (7:20 p.m.), Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G.
McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, 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
S. Bertoia,
Director of Environmental Services & Administration
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor J.
Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to the Correspondence number
64-2002, the communications the Village of Unionville Property Owners
Association in opposition to the proposed licensed premise at 175 Main Street
Unionville, by nature of the fact that he represents the owner 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.
2. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
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) DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY
MCKAY HOUSE, 197 MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE (8.7)
That the presentations by Messrs.
Don Hindson, Stewart Coxford, and Howard Back and Ms. Beverly Schaeffer of the
Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham regarding the McKay House, 197 Main
Street, Unionville, be received;
And that this matter be referred
to staff of the Community Services Commission for a report to the February 4,
2002 Finance and Administrative Committee meeting recommending how concerns
could be addressed, including the possible establishment of a committee
together with a timeframe for completion.
CARRIED
(2) PROPOSED PROPERTY ACQUISITION
60 ESNA PARK DRIVE
HELTER INVESTMENTS LTD. (8.6)
That the verbal update of the Commissioner of Development Services and
the letter dated January 28, 2002 from Royal LePage Commercial Inc. regarding
amendments to a proposed Heads of Agreement in connection with a potential
property acquisition at 60 Esna park Drive be received;
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Management
Agreement to acquire the property located at 60 Esna Park Drive with Helter
Investments based on the Heads of Agreement, as amended by those items
contained in the January 28, 2002 letter from Royal LePage Commercial Inc. in a
form satisfactory to the Town’s outside legal counsel, Town Solicitor and the
Chief Administrative Officer;
And that a non-refundable deposit for the acquisition of the property
in the amount of $270,000 be paid to Helter Investments and that this deposit
be funded from the 2002 Capital Budget;
And that staff report back to Finance & Administrative Committee in
March on the status of the final acquisition of the property.
CARRIED
(3) POTENTIAL
PROPERTY ACQUISITION
CARLTON ROAD (8.6)
That the report from the Commissioner of Development Services and the
presentation by Mr. David Clark, Town Architect, regarding a potential Carlton
Road property acquisition, be received;
And that staff of the Development Services Commission bring forward a
more definitive report on a prospective conditional offer, on the number of
potential parking spaces to be realized, on a town-wide strategic land
acquisition study, providing additional details on the future of the Unionville
Curling Club, and on the possibility of a parking structure at Station Lane.
CARRIED
(4) PERSONNEL
ISSUE (11.0)
That the verbal update from the Director of Human Resources regarding
an ongoing personnel issue be received.
(5) 2002
ADVISORY COMMITTEE/BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (16.24)
That the following be confirmed:
BOX GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD
That the following appointments to the Box Grove Community Centre Board
be confirmed:
Rina Abbott December
31, 2002
Barb Beauchamp December
31, 2002
Stan Buell December
31, 2002
Lorraine Crivaro December
31, 2002
Tom Farrar December
31, 2002
Karen Feddersen December
31, 2002
Bodo Maslabey December
31, 2002
Dan McCombe December
31, 2002
Frank Orovits December
31, 2002
Jeanne Taylor December
31, 2002
Peter Taylor December
31, 2002
Bob Watt December
31, 2002
CANADA DAY
COMMITTEE
That the positions of the following on the
Canada Day Committee be declared vacant as they have declined their
appointments:
Kwan Ho Leung
Tyler Murphy;
And that an advertisement be placed in the
newspapers to obtain applications from interested individuals.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY 2001 COMMITTEE
That the Children’s Christmas Party 2001 Committee be disbanded
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
That the resignation of Mr. Steven O’Melia from the Committee of
Adjustment be received with regret.
GERMAN MILLS COMMUNITY CENTRE
BOARD
That the following appointments to the German
Mills Community Centre Board be confirmed:
Myra Bechtel December
31, 2002
Kathy Branny December
31, 2002
Eileen Carter December
31, 2002
Erin Cattral December
31, 2002
Helen Duffy December
31, 2002
Stan Solomon December
31, 2002
HEINTZMAN HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE
BOARD
That the following appointments to the
Heintzman House Community Centre Board be confirmed:
Ken Davis December
31, 2002
Bob Elrick December
31, 2002
Paul Glionna December
31, 2002
Robert Hansford December
31, 2002
Ed Hankins December
31, 2002
Don Henderson December
31, 2002
Sam Masson December
31, 2002
Richard Parry December
31, 2002
Percy Surti December
31, 2002
And that the Terms of Reference for the
Heintzman House Community Centre Board be amended to increase public membership
from 8 to 9 persons.
HERITAGE MARKHAM
That the following be appointed to Heritage Markham:
Judy Dawson-Ryan November 30,
2004
Kelly Smith November
30, 2004
Sean Stanwick November
30, 2004
MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE
That Mr. Paul Mingay’s position on the Main
Street Markham Committee be declared vacant due to his recent demise.
MARKHAM CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
That the following be appointed to the
Markham Conservation Committee:
Maria Flores November
30, 2004
Richard Jarrell November
30, 2004
Joan Maddock November
30, 2004
Judith Murray November
30, 2004
MARKHAM DISTRICT HISTORICAL
MUSEUM BOARD
That the following be appointed to the
Markham District Historical Museum Board:
Elizabeth Hooey November
30, 2003
Ian Hopkins November
30, 2003;
MARKHAM RACE RELATIONS COMMITTEE
That the following be appointed to the
Markham Race Relations Committee:
Ray Lum November
30, 2003
Huma Pabani November
30, 2003
And that, in recognition of the resignation
of Mr. Sellathurai Sivaguru, the following be appointed to the Markham Race Relations
Committee:
Beena Tandon November
30, 2003
And further that the resignation of Mr.
Sellathurai Sivaguru from the Markham Race Relations Committee be received with
regret.
MARKHAM THEATRE BOARD
That the position of the following on the
Markham Theatre Board be declared vacant due to attendance:
Harjeet Kaur
And that the Town Clerk forward a copy of the
Terms of Reference for the Markham Theatre Board to Regional Councillor T.
Wong;
And that the matter of appointments to the
Markham Theatre Board be deferred for consideration at a future date.
MARKHAM TRAIN STATION COMMITTEE
That the Markham Train Station Committee be disbanded.
MARKHAM VILLAGE BIA
That Mr. Paul Mingay’s position on the
Markham Village BIA be declared vacant due to his recent demise.
OLYMPIC 2008 COMMITTEE
That the Olympic 2008 Committee be disbanded.
PICKERING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
That the following be appointed as the
citizen representative on the Pickering Advisory Committee:
Garry Knott.
VICTORIA SQUARE COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD
That the following appointments to the Victoria Square Community Centre
Board be confirmed:
James Barker December
31, 2002
Ruth Brock December
31, 2002
Gord Crombdon December
31, 2002
Edith Friedel December
31, 2002
Jean McCron December
31, 2002
Joy Mortson December
31, 2002
(6) UNIONVILLE LIONS CLUB
PROPOSAL AT THE
UNIONVILLE LIBRARY LANDS (3.0 & 3.19)
That the deputations by Mr. Del Maize,
President, and Mr. William Dewberry, Special Projects Chairman, both of the
Unionville Lions Club be received;
And that consideration of the Unionville
Lions Club proposal for the Unionville Library lands be referred directly to
Council for consideration this January 29, 2002.
CARRIED
(7) AMALCO
II – UPDATE (13.7)
That the
verbal report from Mayor Cousens regarding AMALCO II, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole
be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
3. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MEETING
- JANUARY 15, 2002
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the
Minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 15, 2002, be adopted.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS
(1) Mr. Doug Worsley, 6C
Station Lane, on behalf of the Unionville Villagers Association, in objection
to the Unionville Lions Club proposal for the park on the Unionville Library
lands. (3.0 & 3.19)
(2) Mr. Stu Jacobs, 100
Anna Russell Way #207, in objection to the Unionville Lions Club proposal for
the park on the Unionville Library lands. (3.0 & 3.19)
(3) Ms. Jeanne Ker-Hornell,
33 Eureka Street, in objection to the Unionville Lions Club proposal for the
park on the Unionville Library lands. (3.0 & 3.19)
(4) Several representatives
of the taxi and limousine industry regarding the proposed taxi and limousine
licensing by-law. (2.23)
5. PRESENTATIONS
(1) UNIONVILLE LIONS CLUB
PROPOSAL AT THE
UNIONVILLE LIBRARY LANDS (3.0 & 3.19)
This
matter was considered at the January 29, 2002 Committee of the Whole meeting
and referred directly to Council this date for further consideration.
Council
consented to a division on the question.
Moved
by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by Regional Councillor G. Landon
And that the
staff report dated January 28, 2002 entitled "Unionville Lions Club
Proposal at the Unionville Library Lands", be received;
And that the
proposed Unionville Lions Club Arch not be permitted within the south-west
quadrant of the Unionville Library lands;
And that the
Unionville Library lands not be named for the Unionville Lions Club;
And that the
Unionville Lions Club be advised to continue to work with Town staff and the
community to investigate alternative locations for their proposal, within the
remaining 3 quadrants of the Unionville Library lands, or at another park, over
the next 6 to 8 weeks.
CARRIED
(See following recorded
vote)(8:4)
YEAS: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional
Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor O’Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath. (8)
NAYS: Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu,
Mayor D. Cousens. (4)
ABSENT: Councillor
K. Usman
And further
that the Town of Markham does not object to the Lions Club name and logo on the
arch subject to approval of the final location and design.
CARRIED
(See following
motion to amend which was lost)
(See following
recorded vote)(8:4)
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
That the words “..within the remaining 3 quadrants of the Unionville
Library lands,..” be deleted from the fifth paragraph.
LOST
YEAS: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional
Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor O’Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath. (8)
NAYS: Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu,
Mayor D. Cousens. (4)
ABSENT: Councillor
K. Usman
6(a) REPORT NO. 3 - FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Council
consented to separate Clause (3).
Moved by Regional
Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by
Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That Report
No. 3 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.
January 21, 2002
(1) GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICER'S
ASSOCIATION AWARD (7.0)
That
the report dated January 21, 2002 entitled "Government Finance Officer's
Association Award" be received;
And
that the following staff be congratulated for preparing this excellent 2001
Budget Presentation submission:
Commissioner
of Corporate Services A. Taylor
Treasurer
B. Cribbett
Financial
Planning - J. Lustig, M. Visser, S. Davies and A. Row
ITS
- B. Misra and F. Lee.
(2) BINGO LICENCE REVENUES (7.0 & 2.0)
That
bingo licence fees be reduced for a period of up to 18 months by approximately
2% for the period January to August 2002 and then by 1% for the period
September 2002 to May 2003;
And
that the Bingo Charities' Association submit a business plan satisfactory to
the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Town Clerk, outlining the
proposed uses and strategies for the funds prior to the bingo licensing fees
being reduced;
And
that the Clerk's staff regularly review the effect of the reduction on the
growth of bingo activity;
And
that an impact report be completed prior to the 2003 budget submissions;
And
that the Town reserve the right to increase fees to the maximum allowed by the
Province.
(3) TAXI AND LIMOUSINE LICENSING (2.23)
That By-law
No. 2001-40, "A By-Law for Licensing, Regulating and Governing Owners and
Drivers of Taxicabs and Taxicab Brokers" be amended;
And that
By-Law No. 206-98, "A By-law to License and Regulate Owners and Drivers of
Limousines" be amended;
And that a new
class of "Premiere" taxi plates be implemented and twenty plates be
issued immediately;
And that a cap
of fifty limousine plates be implemented immediately;
And that
stricter enforcement, training and customer service level improvements be
approved subject to the 2002 budget process and Core Services Implementation
recommendations with respect to redeployment and/or recruitment of additional
resources;
And that staff
report back in 18 months.
(By-laws 2002-14 & 2002-15)
DEFERRED
(See
following motion to defer)
Moved
by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That
Clause 3 of Report No. 3 be deferred for a further Public meeting to be held as
soon as possible to obtain input on possible options;
And
further that this matter be brought before Council for consideration at its
meeting on March 26, 2002.
CARRIED
(4) SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF
FOUR (4) HEAVY DUTY LIFTS -
TENDER 215-T-01 (7.12 & 7.15)
That
Council award Tender 215-T-01 for the Supply and Installation of Four (4) Heavy
Duty Lifts to Wayward Tools Mohawk Canada in their bid amount of $47,490.40
inclusive of all delivery and taxes ($45,838.56 inclusive of 8% PST & 3%
GST) as being the best value for the Town of Markham;
And
that the balance of funds in the Capital Project account 056-6150-2624-005 be
returned to its original funding source.
(5) ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNCIL AUDIT COMMITTEE
(7.2)
That
Council establish an Audit Committee comprised of the members of the Finance
& Administrative Committee to carry out the objectives and functions as
outlined in the report;
And
that the first meeting of the Audit Committee be scheduled as part of the
Finance & Administrative Committee meeting on February 4, 2002.
(6) YORK REGION ONTARIO SENIOR GAMES
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (6.0
& 7.0)
That
representation to the York Region Ontario Seniors Games Organizing committee be
incorporated within the Recreation Services, Seniors Coordinator
responsibilities;
And
that the Town of Markham contributes $500 annually to support the York Region
Ontario Seniors Games.
(7) THE YORK REGION SCHOOL BOARD,
YORK REGIONAL POLICE AND
TOWN OF MARKHAM TASK FORCE
(13.6 & 13.4.10)
That
a liaison committee be set up to include three members of Council and
appropriate staff from the Town of Markham, York Region District School Board,
York Catholic District School Board, York Regional Police and residents to
discuss issues of concern relating to the schools and students in Markham;
And
that, the liaison committee meet on a quarterly basis to share information and
discuss issues of concern;
And
that, as an initial task of the Committee, the schools that are experiencing
the most problems with traffic/transportation issues, student safety and
community issues be identified and a workplan for resolution of those issues be
developed;
And
that, the York Region Board of Education be invited to present their Capital
Strategy which includes the Board's Capital Project List to the Town of
Markham's Council on an annual basis, starting February, 2002;
And
that the following members of Council be appointed to the liaison committee:
Councillor
A. Chiu - Milliken area
Regional
Councillor T. Wong - Unionville/Markham area
Councillor
E. Shapero - Thornhill area.
(8) APPOINTMENTS TO PICKERING AIRPORT
COMMITTEE (5.15.2)
That
Mayor D. Cousens be appointed as the Town of Markham's representative on the
Pickering Advisory Committee (PAC) with Councillor J. Heath as alternate;
And
that Mayor D. Cousens and Councillor J. Health bring forward to Committee of
the Whole on January 29, 2002, the name of an individual to represent the
community interests of Markham.
(9) REQUEST FOR SPONSORSHIP FOR
BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE 2002 (7.0)
That
sponsorship in the amount of $500 at the Markham event - Bowl for Kids Sake
2002, Big Brothers of York, on Saturday, February 23, 2002 be approved.
(10) PROPOSED PROPERTY ACQUISITION
60 ESNA PARK DRIVE
HELTER INVESTMENTS LTD. (8.6)
That
the Heads of Agreement between the Town and Helter Investments for the
acquisition of the property located at 60 Esna Park Drive be endorsed;
And
that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement to acquire the
property located at 60 Esna Park Drive with Helter Investments based on the
Heads of Agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town's outside legal counsel,
Town Solicitor and the Chief Administrative Officer;
And
that a non-refundable deposit for the acquisition of the property in the amount
of $270,000 be paid to Helter Investments and that this deposit be funded from
the 2002 Capital Budget;
And
that staff report back to Finance & Administrative Committee in March on
the status of the final acquisition of the property.
(11) OTHER
COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING – JANUARY
21, 2002 (16.0)
CARRIED
6(b) REPORT NO. 4 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Council consented to separate Clause (6)
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
That Report No. 4 - Development Services
Committee be received and adopted.
January 22, 2002
(1) EDCO ANNUAL CONFERENCE, FEBRUARY 5-7,
2002
TORONTO MARRIOTT EATON CENTRE
HOTEL (10.16)
That the
report dated January 22, 2002, entitled "EDCO Annual Conference",
regarding a conference to be held at the Toronto Marriott Eaton Center Hotel,
February 5-7, 2002, be received;
And that
Council approve the purchase of a table at the President's Dinner on February
6, 2002 at a total cost of $ 960.30 to be funded from Economic Development's
Meeting and Conference Account 610-9905200.
(2) MERANO DEVELOPMENTS INC.
DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION 19TM-98015
REQUEST FOR STREET NAME
APPROVAL (SUB 98 221273) (10.14)
That
the following street names be approved for use in plan of subdivision
19TM-98015 (Merano Developments Inc.):
Balmano
Road
Bloomsbury
Road
Cornerstone
Road
Miramar
Drive
Northside
Road
Osmond
Appleton Road (veteran’s name)
Park
Place Drive
Royal
Crown Road
Sunburst
Crescent
Swan
Park Road (extension of existing road)
William
Grant Road (Region of York police officer – died in the line of duty)
Williamson Road (extension of existing road)
And
that the street name signs for Osmond Appleton Road include a poppy to identify
it as a veteran’s name (Appendix ‘A’ to the staff report dated January 22,
2002);
And
further that staff be requested to investigate the possibility of placing an
appropriate symbol or logo on the street name sign for William Grant Road
relating to the York Regional Police or Emergency Services, and report back to
Council.
(3) THE PETER G. MUSTARD HOUSE, 9615 NINTH
LINE
ELIGIBILITY OF HOUSE FOR
RELOCATION TO MARKHAM
HERITAGE ESTATES (16.11.3)
That Council declares the dwelling known as
the "Peter G. Mustard House", located at 9615 Ninth Line to be
eligible for relocation to Markham Heritage Estates;
And that the owner be required to advertise
the availability of the building to those individuals who have expressed an
interest in the Markham Heritage Estates concept.
(4) 1456217 ONTARIO INC.,
LIBERTY TOWER II
NORTH EAST CORNER OF TIMES AVENUE AND GALLERIA
PARKWAY, BLOCK 39, REG. PLAN 65M-3226,
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR 5 STOREY LONG-TERM STAY HOTEL
(ZA 01 111852, SC 01 111938) (10.5, 10.6)
That the
record of the Public Meeting held on November 6, 2001 relating to the application
by 1456217 Ontario Inc. for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a five storey
long term stay hotel on Block 39 Registered Plan 65M-3226 in the Times
Leitchcroft area (ZA 01 111852) be received;
That the
Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the proposed development, as set out in
Appendix A, attached to Development Services Report dated January 22, 2002, be
approved;
And that
application SC 01 111938, submitted by 1456217 Ontario Inc. for site plan
approval, 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 shall lapse after a period of three years commencing January
22, 2002;
3. That
the site plan comply with the requirements of By-law 177-96, as amended;
4. That
the site plan agreement provide for payment by the Owner of all applicable
fees, parkland dedication, recoveries and development charges;
5. That
the site plan agreement contain provisions for satisfying Town Departments
including all requirements of the Director of Engineering, the Fire Department,
Waste Management and Roads;
6. That
prior to final approval of the site plan:
a) the
owner submit a detailed plan indicating proposed methods for screening the
transformer pad, to the satisfaction of the Design Group;
b) the
owner submit a detailed plan, to the satisfaction of the Engineering
Department, showing limits of the construction hoarding and any proposed
relocation of any existing services which may be required to facilitate the
construction of the underground parking garage;
7. That
prior to the execution of the site plan agreement:
a) any
required amendments to By-law 177-96 shall be in full force and effect;
b) all
noise issues shall be resolved to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
c) the Owner shall submit a Landscape
Plan, prepared by a Landscape Architect having O.A.L.A membership, to the
satisfaction and approval of the Commissioner of Development Services;
8. And that prior to issuance of a
building permit, the Owner provide the Town with:
a) certification from an
Ontario Land Surveyor that the height of the building is in compliance with the
Transport Canada Buttonville Airport Zoning Regulations;
b) site servicing and
grading drawings, prepared and stamped by a Professional Engineer with a
Certificate of Authorization from the P.E.O. for Municipal Engineering
applications, for approval by the Engineering Department.
(By-law 2002-16)
(5) SIXTEENTH WARDEN LIMITED - CACHET
ENCLAVE
WEST OF WARDEN AVENUE, SOUTH
OF BERNADOTTE AND WILLOW
CREEK DRIVES, CONDITIONS OF
DRAFT APPROVAL
(SU.00-240519, ZA.00-240428)
(10.5, 10.7)
That
the conditions of draft approval attached as Appendix ‘B’, attached to Development Services
Report dated January 22, 2002, and the following
clauses, form the basis for any approval by the Ontario Municipal Board of the
Cachet Enclave plan of subdivision (19T – 79025) at the OMB Hearing on the
file, scheduled to commence on January 28, 2002;
And
that the draft plan of subdivision be revised to reflect the principles
outlined in the notes by Mr. Jim Kirk on behalf of the Devil’s Elbow Ratepayers
Association (Appendix ‘A’ attached to Development Services Report dated
January 22, 2002), as endorsed by Council on December
11, 2001;
And
that the Owner pay the required subdivision processing fees in accordance with
the Tariff of Fees By-law;
And that water supply allocation be granted
to the subject property, subject to any requirements resulting from the
Functional Servicing report being incorporated into the draft plan and provided
for in the subdivision agreement to the satisfaction of the Director of
Engineering;
And that sanitary sewage allocation be
granted to the subject property, subject to any requirements resulting from the
Functional Servicing report being incorporated into the draft plan and provided
for in the subdivision agreement to the satisfaction of the Director of
Engineering;
And
that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate such water allocation
should construction not proceed in a timely manner;
And that the applicant submit Architectural
Control Guidelines, prepared by a qualified professional, for approval by the
Commissioner of Development Services;
And that
following the Ontario Municipal Board hearing staff report back to Council on
the merit of initiating an Official Plan Amendment for the subject lands, to
incorporate, into the Official Plan, specific density policies corresponding to
any approval of the draft plan of subdivision.
And that the
conditions of Draft Plan Approval be amended to delete condition 1.7 and to
replace it with the following: "The following Warning Clause shall be
included in a registered portion of the subdivision agreement and in all offers
of purchase and sale:
Purchasers
are advised that that the subdivision is within 3 kilometers of the
Toronto-Buttonville Municipal airport."
(6) REGION'S REQUEST TO REVISE THE MARKHAM
BY-PASS CROSS SECTION (5.10,
13.4.3)
That
an urban cross section of the proposed Markham By-pass on the side of the
street abutting the Cornell Community from Hwy 7 to 9th Line, be
endorsed subject to the following conditions:
- The Region be required to update the water
quality/stormwater management report for By-pass to the satisfaction of the
TRCA and the Town
- The Region be required to provide an
enhanced level of landscaping within the By-pass boulevard and median abutting
the Cornell development to the satisfaction of the Town.
(7) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – JANUARY
22, 2002 (16.0)
CARRIED
7. MOTIONS
Council
consented to add Motions (1) and (2).
(1) DRAGON
BALL 2002 FUNDRAISING GALA – FEBRUARY 9, 2002 (12.2.6)
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That approval be granted to pay a maximum
$2,500 of the $4,200 towards the cost of a table for the 13th Annual
Dragon Ball fundraising gala for the Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care to be
held February 9, 2002 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
CARRIED
(2/3rds vote to consider was required and obtained)
(2) FCM
CONFERENCE (16.23)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Heath
That
permission be granted to Councillor Chiu to attend the 2002 FCM Conference in
Hamilton;
And that other
Members of Council may attend and the associated costs be charged to their
individual budgets.
CARRIED
(2/3rds vote to consider was required and obtained)
8. COMMUNICATIONS
Council
consented to add additional information to Communication No. 64-2002 and to add
Communication No. 72-2002
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
60-2002 Association of
Municipalities of Ontario - Advising that the deadline for expressions of
interest for transit funding is January 28, 2002. (13.12.2)
61-2002 Association of
Municipalities of Ontario - Forwarding a resolution of the Northwestern Ontario
Municipal Association regarding the development of a business plan for the
Northern Medical School in Northern Ontario. (13.12.2 & 13.5.2)
62-2002 Ministry of
Municipal Affairs & Housing - Forwarding information regarding the
Sustainable Water & Sewage Systems Act, 2001. (13.2.5)
63-2002 Township of
Chatsworth - Forwarding information regarding the current Regulation that have
created for new capital costs and testing and reporting requirements on small
water systems. (13.2.2)
64-2002 Village of
Unionville Property Owners Association - Forwarding two communications in
opposition to the reduction of parking requirements for the proposed licensed
premise at 175 Main Street Unionville. (10.0)
(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)
65-2002 110 Inverlochy
Boulevard Limited - Forwarding support regarding the permit parking on
Inverlochy Boulevard. (2.17)
66-2002 Town of Markham
– Forwarding to the Ministry of Community and Social Services advice of the
Ontario Municipal decision approving the site plan for a Group Home at 48
Jaffray Road. (13.13)
72-2002 Ontario
Municipal Board – Forwarding their decision to approve the site plan for the
Group Home at 48 Jaffray Road and awarding costs against the municipality.
(10.5 & 10.6)
Referred to all Members of Council
67-2002 Proclamation –
Philippine Week – June 9 – 16, 2002 and inviting all Members of Council to a
flag raising ceremony at Markham Town Centre on June 9, 2002 at 11:00 a.m.
(3.4)
68-2002 Mr. Chris
Robertson, To The Top Canada – Canada Victory Tour! – Forwarding a book and
audio tape and a request to organize a multimedia presentation in the Town of
Markham on April 14, 2002. Book and
tape is available in the Clerk’s Department. (12.2.6)
69-2002 Community
Services Committee Minutes - January 14, 2002 (16.0)
Referred to Commissioner of Development
Services
70-2002 Village of
Unionville Property Owners Association - Forwarding concerns regarding the illegal
office uses on Main Street Unionville. (10.0)
71-2002 Goodmans LLP –
Forwarding expert witness statements regarding the Ontario Municipal Board
Hearing in connection with Sixteenth Warden Limited. (13.13)
CARRIED
9. BY-LAWS
Council
consented to withdraw By-law No. 2002-14 and 2002-15.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
That By-laws
2002-16 to 2002-19 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2002-14 A by-law to amend By-law 206-98, being a by-law to Licence and
regulate owners and Drivers of limousines.
(Clause 3, Report No. 3, 2002) WITHDRAWN
BY-LAW 2002-15 A by-law to amend By-law 2001-40, being a by-law for licensing,
regulating and governing owners and drivers of taxicabs and taxicab brokers.
(Clause 3, Report No. 3, 2002) WITHDRAWN
BY-LAW 2002-16 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (1456217
Ontario Inc. Block 39, Registered Plan 65M-3226 - To permit a long-term stay
hotel)
(Clause 4, Report No. 4, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-17 A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the
Agreement of Purchase and Sale together with the necessary closing
documentation (Mrs. Elise Floyd and Mr. Stanley Rose, 2 The Meadows Avenue).
(Committee of the Whole Motion (6), 2001)
BY-LAW 2002-18 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not
subject to Part Lot Control (National Homes, south of Major Mackenzie Drive and
west of Highway No. 48)
(Council Meeting No. 2, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-19 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of
January 29, 2002.
(Council
Meeting No. 2, 2002)
CARRIED
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Heath
That the
meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
_________________________________ ____________________________________
SHEILA
BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK DON
COUSENS, MAYOR
(Signed)