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                                                                                        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)

 

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