2001-02-13 - 7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MINUTES Council
Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting No. 5
(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
Councillor J. Heath
THAT Council resolve itself into the Committee of
the Whole to discuss the following:
(1) Hydro
(2) Markham Food Bank
(3) Firefighter Negotiations - Update
CARRIED
The Regular Meeting of
Council was held on February 13, 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
J. Sales, Fire
Chief
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
J. Harrison,
Manager of Secretariat Services
S. Chait,
Director, Corporate Quality & Effectiveness
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None declared.
2. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor J. Heath
That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole
and the Chairman report.
CARRIED
Mayor Cousens reported the
following motions passed at the Committee of the Whole meeting:
(1) MARKHAM HYDRO/AMALCO -
STATUS REPORT (13.7)
That the 2000 Third Quarter Report for
Markham Hydro Distribution Inc., Markham Energy Corporation and Markham
District Energy Inc. be received;
And That the Markham District Energy Corporation be restructured to
facilitate the amalgamation of Markham Hydro Distribution Inc. with the
Vaughan, Aurora, and Newmarket hydro distribution companies, and to allow the
establishment of a new Markham Energy holding company and District Energy
subsidiary, and that staff be authorized to give effect thereto and prepare the
necessary by-laws to present to Council for its consideration;
And that the individuals nominated to the
Board of Directors of AmalCo HoldCo by the Town in accordance with the terms of
the draft Shareholders’ Agreement (as approved by Markham Council and signed by
the Mayor and Clerk, Oct. 26, 2000) comprise a Transition Committee (with Board
members nominated by the participating municipalities) during the transition
period leading up to amalgamation;
And that the draft Shareholders’ Agreement continue to be implemented
during the transition period by the Transition Committee as though it were in
full force and in effect today (to the extent possible having regard to present
circumstances) in order to govern decisions relating to the operation and
management of AmalCo Distribution and AmalCo HoldCo;
And that the individuals nominated by the Town to the Board of
Directors, and therefore to the Transition Committee, observe the provisions of
the draft Shareholders’ Agreement relating to “approval of matters” and that:
a) matters therein requiring shareholder
approval be brought back to Council for approval; and
b) matters therein requiring Directors’ approval
be voted upon by such nominees acting for, and in the name of the Town of
Markham, and authority to bind the Town and, where necessary, Markham Energy
Corporation is hereby delegated to such nominees.
And that the Markham appointees to the Board of Directors of AmalCo be
required to present regular quarterly status reports to the Finance and
Administrative Committee of Markham Council.
And that the proposed name be approved.
CARRIED
(2) MARKHAM FOOD BANK –
REQUEST
FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (8.5)
That Clause 2 of Report No. 8 be amended to
read as follows:
That a grant in the amount of $36,000 be
approved to cover the gross lease expenses of the Markham Food Bank from April
1, 2001 to March 31, 2004 from an account to be specified by the Treasurer;
And that the Markham Food Bank be encouraged to seek corporate
sponsorship or other funding sources to address future lease payment requirements.
CARRIED
(3) NEGOTIATIONS
WITH MARKHAM FIREFIGHTERS (7.15)
That approval be granted to Human Resources Department to move forward
with negotiations with Markham Firefighters Association.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional
Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor
J. Heath
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole be
adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
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One minute of silence was
observed in memory of the late former Mayor of Markham Mrs. Alma Walker.
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3. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MEETING – JANUARY 30, 2001 (16.0)
Moved by Councillor A.
Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J.
Heath
THAT the Minutes of the
Council Meeting held on January 30, 2001, be adopted.
CARRIED
4. PRESENTATIONS
(1) MARKHAM CHRISTMAS FOOD
DRIVE
OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS LIGHT CONTEST
MARKHAM SENIOR CHRISTMAS TOUR OF LIGHTS (12.2.6)
Recognition was given to
the following for their participation in the Markham Christmas Food Drive,
Outdoor Christmas Light Contest and Markham Senior Christmas Tour of Lights.
Food Drive Winner Mrs. Violetta Bridgeman
Volunteers:
Miller Drivers: Carmelo Lamanna
Suresh Nadarajah
Grant Johnston
Leeroy McCalla
Melody Farmer
Daniel Daniel’s
Syed Bukhari
Murray
King
Miller Supervisors: John Erskine
Brian Woodburne
Markham Transit Staff Irene McNeil
Mary-Lou Johnston
Robin Brown
Melanie Shaw
Mobility Bus Drivers Moira Straughan
Judy Artymko
Grocery Stores: Dominion Store, 300 John-Mr. John
Oliverio, Manager
Longo's Fruit Market, 7355 Bayview Ave-Mr. Vitto Ditotassone, Manager
Garden Basket, Highway 48 - Jack Comella, President
Fortinos, Milliken
Longo's, Highway 7
Loblaws, Warden & Highway 7
Schools and
Organizations
Brother Andre High School
Reesor Park School
Unionville High School
St. Mathew Separate School
The Rotary Club Markham, Mr.
Mark Vanker
Lighten Up
Contest
Best of the Best - Thornhill Mr. & Mrs.
Sebastyan, 46 Stornway Crescent
Best in area - Markham Mr. &
Mrs. Jones, 109 Wooten Way North
Best in area - Unionville Mr. &
Mrs. McKee, 27 Wentworth Court
Best in area - Milliken/Armadale
Mr. & Mrs. Khan,
7 Constantia Street
Best in area - Milliken/Armadale Mr. & Mrs. Alexander,
85 Ketchum Crescent
(2) STAFF RECOGNITION
MILLENNIUM CELEBRATIONS (12.2.6)
Council presented
certificates of appreciation to Lori Wells-Macdonald Programs Manager and Susan
Stiles, Program Coordinator of the Community Services Commission for their
efforts in organizing the Millennium Celebrations.
(3) STAFF RECOGNITION –
RESCUE AWARD OF MERIT FROM THE LIFESAVING SOCIETY (12.2.6)
Council recognized Mr.
Kevin Hicks, Arena Operator, Milliken Mills Community Centre for being selected
to receive the Rescue Award of Merit from the Lifesaving Society for his quick
response in rescuing a women in a car accident last November.
Deferred to Development Services Committee meeting
(4) ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS
COUNCIL OF ONTARIO
2000 MARKETING AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE (12.2.6)
The following awards were
presented to Markham at the Economic Developers Council of Ontario Marketing
Awards dinner held at the Marriott Hotel on February 7, 2001:
Award of Excellence
·
Technology
– Compact Disc (CD Rom) Category
Award of Distinction
·
Publications
– Non Illustrated – Business Directory Category
·
Illustrated
– Community Profile Category
·
Annual
Reports Category
·
Programme
Brochure Category
·
Technology
– Video Category
·
Non
Traditional Promotion Category
M.F. Turner, Commissioner
of Development Services, A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services, S.
Chait, former Director of Economic Development and B. Connor, Reid & Jones
were in attendance to present the awards to Council.
5. DELEGATIONS
Council consented to add
the following delegations:
(1) Mr. Glen Baron, 251 Helen
Avenue, Unionville (Clause 6 of Report No. 12 of Finance and Administrative
Committee.)
(2) Mr. Robert Swayze,
Solicitor on behalf of Mobius Corporation (Clause 1 of Report No. 14 of
Development Services Committee.)
(3) Ms. Dagmar Teubner,
Mobius Corporation (Clause 1 of Report No. 14 of Development Services
Committee).
(4) Mr. Maurice Fagan, Helter
Investment Ltd. (Clause 2 of Report No. 14 of Development Services Committee.)
6. REPORT NO. 11 - CONSENT
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Councillor A. Chiu
That
Report No. 11 - Consent be received and adopted.
(1) INDIA
EARTHQUAKE DISASTER SMCC GUJARAT RELIEF FUND (12.2.6)
That
the action taken as a result of the telephone poll taken on January 31, 2001 to
increase the Town’s contribution to SMCC Gujarat Relief Fund to $2000.00 with
respect to the recent earthquake in India be ratified and confirmed.
CARRIED
6(a) REPORT NO. 12 OF THE FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
Report No. 12 of the Finance & Administrative Committee be received and
adopted.
Council
consented to separate Clauses 6 & 7.
To the Mayor
and Members of Council:
The Finance
& Administrative Committee reports and recommends as follows:
(1) MARKHAM AFRICAN
CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATION
GRANT REQUEST – BLACK HISTORY MONTH (7.6 & 16.10)
That
a grant in the amount of $750 to Markham African Caribbean Association be
approved and charged to Grant Account #220-220-7802 or the Race Relations
budget to assist with the costs to host the Black History Month celebration to
be held at the Civic Centre on February 20, 2001.
(2) BILL
140 DELEGATION OF TAX RATIO SETTING AUTHORITY (7.3)
That
Council endorse the Region of York’s position detailed in their letter of
January 17, 2001 to the Minister of Finance requesting a further extension of
the deadline for delegation of the responsibility for the setting of Tax
Ratio’s from February 28, 2001 to April 30, 2001;
And
that prior to the regulated deadline, staff report back to Council on the
status of the delegation of the responsibility for the setting of Tax Ratios to
the lower tier municipalities for the 2001 taxation year.
(3) 2000
INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE REVIEW (7.0)
That
the report entitled ‘2000 Investment Performance Review’ prepared pursuant to
Regulation 74/97 Section 8, of the Municipal Act be received and be prepared
semi-annually in the future.
(4) LEASE
OF VEHICLE (5.10)
That
the lease of one (1) Ford/Lincoln for the Mayor be awarded to Markville Ford
Lincoln Limited for a three year term, in the bid amount of $23,152.32, plus
taxes for a total award of $26,625.24, inclusive of all taxes, being the lowest
acceptable bid received;
And
That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the lease agreement for a
term of three years.
(5) REGION-WIDE
NO SMOKING BY-LAW (13.4)
That
a by-law be presented to repeal By-law No. 101-2000, ‘A By-Law to Regulate the
Smoking of Tobacco in Public Places and Workplaces Within the Town of Markham’;
And
that the Region of York be requested to delegate authority to the Town of
Markham to also enforce the Regional By-law.
(See By-law No. 2001-55)
(6) AREA
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT CHARGES (7.11)
That
the questions raised with regard to the fairness of area specific development charges
as they apply to the Helen Avenue and Sabiston Drive areas and completion of
the Kennedy Road noise berm be considered addressed, as a result of the ruling
of the Ontario Municipal Board decision on November 8, 2000, order # 1643.
DEFERRED AND REFERRED
(See following
motion)
Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That Clause 6 of Report No. 12, 2001 be
deferred and referred back to staff for revised report to be presented to
Finance and Administrative Committee for further discussion regarding noise
berm.
CARRIED
(7) 407
NOISE ATTENUATION (5.10)
That the Town re-affirm the resolution passed
by Council at its meeting held on February 9, 1999 with respect to noise
attenuation on the 407 corridor and
that Mayor Cousens arrange a meeting
with the Minister of Transportation and two of the local MPP's - Hon. David
Tsubouchi, MPP Markham and Ms. Tina Molinari, MPP Thornhill to discuss this
matter.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion)
Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That Clause 7 be amended to make reference to the date of Council's
previous resolution.
CARRIED
(8) SALES
TRAILER AGREEMENT – BLOCK 39, PLAN 65M-3226 (8.2)
That
the Town be authorized to enter into a Sales Trailer Agreement with 1412533
Ontario Inc., and 1377944 Ontario Inc. with respect to Block 39, Plan 65M-3226
and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement in a form
satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
(9) BIG
BROTHERS OF YORK - BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE 2001 (12.2.6)
That
sponsorship in the amount of $500 at the Markham event - Club 300 Bowl - for
the Bowl for Kids Sake 2001, Big Brothers of York, on Saturday, February 17,
2001 be approved.
(10) YWCA OF GREATER TORONTO –
21ST ANNIVERSARY
WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARDS AND DINNER (12.2.6)
That
the request for sponsorship for the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards and dinner
to be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre be
received and that any member of Council who wishes to attend may do so with
costs to be paid through his/her respective budget.
(11) OTHER COMMITTEE
PROCEEDINGS -
MINUTES OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
MEETING - FEBRUARY 5, 2001(16.0)
That the
Finance & Administrative Committee minutes dated February 5, 2001 be
received.
CARRIED
6(b) REPORT NO. 13 OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor S. Daurio
That Report
No. 13 of the Community Services Committee be received and adopted.
To the Mayor
and Members of Council:
The Community
Services Committee reports and recommends as follows:
(1) CORPORATE
DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM MANUAL (7.6 & 16.10)
That Council endorse the Corporate Driver
Training Program and Associated Driver Training Manual.
(2) 'MARKHAM
MARK’ - MASCOT (6.0 & 3.5)
That the Town of Markham adopt the Markham
2000 Mascot, Millennium Mark as the Town’s mascot, to be named Markham Mark to
represent the Town of Markham at festivals and events;
And that the retrofitting of the costume be
funded from Recreation Services budget, Account # 500-998-9198.
(3) APPROVAL
OF AQUATIC POLICIES (6.4 & 12.1)
That Council approve the following aquatic
policies:
- Pool Usage and Rental Guidelines
- Swimming Lessons
- Age and Height Restriction
- Recreational Swim Definitions
- Use of Tot Docks
- Major Accident - Staff Follow-Up
- Pool Fouling Guidelines
- Pool Fouling Guidelines - Make-Up Lessons
- Breast Feeding
- Special Needs Admission
- Age Restriction for Change Rooms
- Indoor Uniform
- Child Abuse
- Aquatic Professional Development Courses and Recertifications
- Price List
- Staff Training
- Full Time Pool Supervisors - Professional Development Courses
- Wait List Accommodation
- Maintaining Current Aquatic Awards
- Topless Female Swimmers
- Parent and Tot Swim Fees
- Refunds
- Open and Close Procedures
- Asking Patron to Leave Facility Procedure
(4) OTHER COMMITTEE
PROCEEDINGS -
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING - FEBRUARY 5, 2001(16.0)
That the
Community Services Committee minutes dated February 5, 2001 be received.
CARRIED
6(c) REPORT NO. 14 OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Moved
by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded
by Councillor J. Heath
That
Report No. 14 of the Development Services Committee be received and adopted.
Council
consented to separate Clauses 1 & 2.
To
the Mayor and Members of Council:
The
Development Services Committee reports and recommends as follows:
(1) MOBIUS CORPORATION,
FREE-STANDING RESTAURANT
OFFICIAL PLAN, ZONING, AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL (10.3, 10.5, 10.7)
That the applications for
Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments (OP.00236959 and ZO.00236963)
submitted by Mobius Corporation to permit a free-standing restaurant on Block
2, Plan 65M-2665, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
1)
The applicant to enter into an agreement with the Town regarding
limitation of similar free standing restaurant development on the applicants'
entire property;
2)
A satisfactory Site Plan be brought back to the Development Services
Committee for review and approval”.
And that staff be directed to prepare an implementing Official Plan
Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment;
And that staff be directed to work with the applicant to review
comprehensive development for all lands within the area of Registered Plan
65M-2665 and bring forward recommendations to the Markham Business
Subcommittee, with respect to appropriate Official Plan and Secondary Plan
policies to put in place a master plan and policy framework;
And that staff be directed to work with the
applicant to prepare a zoning by-law amendment, applying to the remaining
vacant or partly developed parcels in Registered Plan 65M-2665, to implement
the master plan concept to be developed, and to remove existing permissions for
low-rise industrial uses and update other zoning provisions, as required, to
ensure higher order business park uses on the remaining development sites, to
be considered by the Markham Business Subcommittee.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That Clause 1 be amended to add the following:
And that staff be directed to prepare an
implementing Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment;
And that staff be directed to work with the
applicant to review comprehensive development for all lands within the area of
Registered Plan 65M-2665 and bring forward recommendations to the Markham
Business Subcommittee, with respect to appropriate Official Plan and Secondary
Plan policies to put in place a master plan and policy framework;
And that staff be directed to work with the applicant to prepare a
zoning by-law amendment, applying to the remaining vacant or partly developed
parcels in Registered Plan 65M-2665, to implement the master plan concept to be
developed, and to remove existing permissions for low-rise industrial uses and
update other zoning provisions, as required, to ensure higher order business
park uses on the remaining development sites, to be considered by the Markham
Business Subcommittee.
CARRIED
Development Services Committee requested the Town Solicitor to provide
information on deferral of application pending completion of a Class
Environmental Assessment.
(2) HELTER INVESTMENTS
LTD., 60 ESNA PARK DRIVE
SITE PLAN AGREEMENT (SC.00-244602) (10.6)
That application # SC.00-244602 submitted by Helter Investments Ltd.,
to amend an existing site plan agreement to permit a proposed building addition
at 60 Esna Park Drive, be deferred pending completion of a Class Environmental
Assessment for the extension of Rodick Road from Riviera Drive to Esna Park
Drive.
DEFERRED
(See following
motion)
Moved by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That Clause 2 of Report No. 14, 2001 be
deferred for one to two months to allow staff an opportunity to prepare a report on the roadway location and
associated costs.
CARRIED
(3) ACCEPTANCE FOR
MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIONS - REG. PLAN # 65M-3149, 65M-2926, 65M-2851,
65M-3102, 65M-3238, 65M-3330 (10.7)
That the services in Subdivisions, Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3149,
65M-2926, 65M-2851, 65M-3102, 65M-3238, and 65M-3330, be accepted;
And that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms
of the Subdivision Agreement;
And that the
Community Services Commission assume the responsibility for operating and
maintaining the infrastructure within the Subdivisions as part of the Town's
system;
And that
acceptance of the Subdivisions be taken into consideration in future operating
budgets;
And that the
by-law to amend Schedule '12' of Traffic By-law # 106-71, by including
compulsory stop to the indicated streets be approved;
And that the
by-law to amend Schedule 'A' of the Traffic By-law # 105-71, by including a
maximum speed of 40 kilometres per hour to the streets indicated be approved;
And that
by-laws be enacted by Council to assume the subdivisions and establish the
roads within the residential subdivision as part of the highways of the Town of
Markham, upon confirmation of the completion of the final guarantee periods
from the Director of Engineering.
(See By-law No. 2001-57 and
2001-58)
(4) NCEITA
CONFERENCE, NORTH CAROLINA (10.7)
That the Economic Development Office be authorized to
finalize itinerary, sponsorship and travel arrangement for the 2001 North
Carolina Electronics & Information Technologies Association Annual Forum to
be held on March 27, 28, 29, 2001 in North Carolina at a projected budget of
CDN $ 9,900, to be funded from the proposed 2001 Business Travel budget #
610-9985201;
And
that Regional Councillor O'Donnell attend as the representative of Markham
Council with all costs to be charged to the Economic Development business
travel budget.
(5) DELANO TECHNOLOGY, 302
TOWN CENTRE BLVD.
WALL SIGN VARIANCE (00.243992) (2.16.2)
That application # 00-243992
submitted by Delano Technology, for a wall sign variance at 302 Town Centre
Blvd., be approved.
(6) KOLTER PROPERTIES
LIMITED, 105 COMMERCE VALLEY DR. W.
WALL SIGN VARIANCE (00-244856)(2.16.2)
That
application # .00-244856 submitted by Kolter Properties Limited, for a wall
sign variance at 105 Commerce Valley Drive West, be approved subject to the
following conditions:
- That this sign
standard be reviewed and incorporated into the sign by-law which is currently
under review;
- And that the signs
proposed be approved at 41.32 m2 per sign;
- And further that no
other wall sign shall be permitted on the subject building.
(7) DESIGN GROUP, COMMUNITY
DESIGN PLAN, VILLAGES
OF FAIRTREE DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (19 T-95030(R) (10.7)
That the Community Design Plan for the Villages of Fairtree Report,
prepared by Karl Frank, Landscape Architect, Masongsong-Atkari Engineering
Ltd., dated May 30, 2000, as revised, be approved.
(8) OTHER COMMITTEE
PROCEEDINGS -
MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING - FEBRUARY 6, 2001(16.0)
That the
Development Services Committee minutes dated February 6, 2001 be received.
CARRIED
7. NOTICE OF MOTIONS
(1) EMPLOYMENT
LANDS STRATEGY (10.0)
That staff forecast the population figures in
Markham with full buildout of all OPA 5 lands, Markham Centre and Box Grove and
do an analysis of the fiscal impact on our assessment mix considering the
existing availability of employment lands and their ultimate utilization.
8. COMMUNICATIONS
That Council receive and
consent to the disposition of communications in the following manner:
Referred to all Members of
Council
46-2001 PROCLAMATION -
Pitch-In Week - May 7-13, 2001. (3.4)
47-2001 PROCLAMATION - The
Kidney Foundation of Canada - Month of March - Kidney Month. (3.4)
48-2001 PROCLAMATION -
Ontario Association of Social Workers - Social Work Week - March 4-10, 2001.
(3.4)
49-2001 LIQUOR LICENCE
APPLICATION - Request to complete the Municipal Information Form for Ferrovia
Ristorante, 7355 Bayview Avenue, Unit 1A, Thornhill. (3.21)
50-2001 LIQUOR LICENCE
APPLICATION - Request to complete the Municipal Information Form for Heritage
Champions, 144 Main Street Markham North, Unit 23. (3.21)
51-2001 LIQUOR LICENCE
APPLICATION - Request to complete the Municipal Information Form for Chauhan’s
Fine Indian Cuisine & Banquet, 323 denison Avenue, Markham (3.21)
52-2001 LIQUOR LICENCE
APPLICATION - Request to complete the Municipal Information Form for Angus Glen
Golf Club (addition), 10080 Kennedy Road, Markham (Indoor & Outdoor areas).
(3.21)
53-2001 THE REGIONAL
MUNICIPALITY OF YORK - APPOINTMENT - TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
- Advising Regional Councillors Barrow, DiBiase, O’Donnell, Scarpitti and
Councillor Linda Pabst have been appointed to the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority. (13.4)
54-2001 THE REGIONAL
MUNICIPALITY OF YORK - MONARCH CONSTRUCTION LIMITED - Final Plan Clearance
(Phase 5), Part Lot 2, Concession 6, 19TM-85082. (13.4)
55-2001 THE REGIONAL
MUNICIPALITY OF YORK - MINTO MARKHAM PARTNERSHIP - Final Plan Clearance, Part
Lot 7, Concession 8, 19TM-94053, Phase 3B. (13.4)
56-2001 TOWN OF CALEDON -
RESOLUTION - Endorsement of the Environmental Farm Plan which addresses
environmental protection at the primary production level. (13.5.1)
57-2001 TOWN OF CALEDON -
RESOLUTION - Inviting the Peel and Dufferin School Boards to explore the
development of a protocol for building or expansion plans for more efficient
planning and use of public funds. (13.5.1)
58-2001 CITY OF CORNWALL -
RESOLUTION - Requesting the Minister of Health to modify funding formula for
hospitals to ensure similar costs are borne by all Ontario residents for
hospital facilitites/services and (13.5.1)
59-2001 THE REGIONAL
MUNICIPALITY OF YORK - EXEMPTION TO NOISE BY-LAW - Advising the construction of
the Highway 404 Corridor Trunk Sewer crossing of Highway 7, east of Rodick
Road, will take place the weekend of February 23, 2001 in accordance with the
resolution passed by Council at its meeting held on December 12, 2000, Clause 1
of Report No. 4. (13.4)
Referred to Commissioner of
Development Services
59a-2001 CITY OF VAUGHAN -
NOTICE OF PASSING ZONING BY-LAW - 8100 Yonge Street, Vaughan - To permit one
pet-grooming salon with pet obedience training, daily dog sitting and pet
grooming school as permitted uses within commercial building. (13.5.2)
60-2001 DAGMAR TEUBNER ON
BEHALF OF MOBIUS CORPORATION -Advising Mobius Corporation does not intend to
make further applications for additional free standing restaurants on the lands
contained within Registered Plan of Subdivision 65M-2665 and are willing to
meet with staff to continue to further the mutual vision of a prestige business
park as the ‘Gateway to Markham’. (10.3 & 10.5)
Referred to Commissioner of
Development Services for Report
61-2001 ENBRIDGE
CONSUMERS GAS - RELOCATION OF NATURAL GAS PIPELINE ON 9TH LINE -
Requesting comments concerning proposed pipeline to accommodate Region’s
widening of 9th Line. (5.10)
9. BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor E.
Shapero
Seconded by Deputy Mayor
F. Scarpitti
THAT By-laws 55 to 61 be
given first and second reading.
CARRIED
Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
THAT Clause 2.20 of By-law 2001-1 be suspended for
the purpose of giving By-law 55 three readings.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A.
Chiu
Seconded by Regional
Councillor T. Wong
THAT By-law 55 and 56 and
47 to 52 and 54 inclusive be given third and final reading.
CARRIED
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2001-55 A By-Law To Repeal Town of Markham By-Law
101-2000, Being A By-Law To Regulate The Smoking
Of Tobacco In Public Places And Workplaces Within The Town Of Markham.
(Clause 1 Report No. 12, 2001)
BY-LAW 2001-56 A By-Law To Confirm The Proceedings Of Council At Its Meeting
On Tuesday, February 13, 2001.
(Council Meeting No. 5 - February 13, 2001)
Two Readings
BY-LAW 2001-57 A By-Law To Amend Traffic By-Law 106-71 - Compulsory Stop
(65M-3149, 65M-2926, 65M-2851, 65M-3102, 65M-3238 And 65M-3330)
(Clause 3, Report No. 14)
BY-LAW 2001-58 A By-Law To Amend Speed By-Law 105-71 - Maximum Speed Of 40
Kilometers Per Hour (65M-3149, 65M-2926, 65M-2851, 65M-3102, 65M-3238 And
65M-3330)
(Clause 3, Report No. 14)
BY-LAW 2001-59 A By-Law To Authorize The Execution Of A Transfer/Deed Of Land
From The Town To Rust Developments Ltd., Being The Re-conveyance Of A Walkway
On A Re-allotted Plan.
(Clause 3, Report No. 8, 2001)
BY-LAW 2001-60 A By-Law To Dedicate Certain Lands As Part Of The Highways Of
The Town Of Markham, Blocks 152 & 153, Plan 65M-3418 - Stonebridge Drive,
Block 154, Plan 65M-3418 - Lane H, Block 155, Plan 65M-3418 - Manorwood Drive,
Block 156, Plan 65M-3418 - Lane G, Block 156, Plan 65M-3413 - Belgrave Square,
Block 159, Plan 65M-3418 - Bur Oak Avenue And Block 160, Plan 65M-3418 -
Glenbrook Drive.
(Council Meeting No. 5 - February 13, 2001)
BY-LAW 2001-61 A By-Law To Dedicate Certain Lands As Part Of The Highway Of
The Town Of Markham, Part Of Lot 4, Concession 9 Markham, Being Part 4 And Part
Of Part 5, Plan 65R-17218, North Of The Northerly Limit Of Lot 3, Concession 9
And Part Of Lots 4 And 5, Concession 9.
(Council Meeting No. 5 - February 13, 2001)
Third and Final reading
BY-LAW 2001-47 A By-Law To Amend Traffic By-Law 106-71, As Amended (Traffic
Control Signal On Bullock Drive At Main Easterly Driveway Of 200 Bullock Drive
(Loblaws)).
(Clause 1, Report No. 9, 2001)
BY-LAW 2001-48 A By-Law To Amend Traffic By-Law 106-71, As Amended (Heavy
Truck Traffic Prohibition At Main Street Unionville South).
(Clause 2, Report No. 9, 2001)
BY-LAW 2001-49 A By-Law To Amend Traffic By-Law 106-71, As Amended (All-Way
Stop Control At Aldergrove Drive And Teddington Avenue).
(Clause 3, Report No. 9, 2001)
BY-LAW 2001-50 A By-Law To Amend Traffic By-Law 106-71, As Amended (Compulsory
Stops - 65M-3080, 65M-3177 & 65M-2999)
(Clause 4, Report No. 9, 2001)
BY-LAW 2001-51 A By-Law To Amend Speed By-Law 105-71, As Amended (Maximum
Speed of 40 km - 65M-3080, 65M-3177 & 65M-2999).
(Clause 4, Report No. 9, 2001)
BY-LAW 2001-52 A By-Law To Amend Parking By-Law 336-88, As Amended (Parking On
Laureleaf Road).
(Clause 5, Report No. 9, 2001)
BY-LAW 2001-54 A By-Law To Dedicate Certain Lands As Part Of The Highways Of
The Town Of Markham (Part Of Lot 14, Concession 6, Designated As Parts 1, 5 And
6, Plan 65R-23290; Part Of Block 225, Plan 65M-2267, Designated As Part 4, Plan
65R-23290; Part Of Block 225, Plan 65M-2267, Designated As Part 7, Plan
65R-23290).
(Council Meeting No. 4 - January 30, 2001)
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council adjourned at 10:28 p.m.
_______________________________ ____________________________________
SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK FRANK SCARPITTI, DEPUTY MAYOR
(Signed)