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                                                                                                             2001-10-23 - 7:00 p.m.

COUNCIL MINUTES  Council Chamber, Civic Centre

Meeting No. 21

 

(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 Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

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

 

(1)        Auditing Service Proposal 149-R-01

(2)        Amalco Update

(3)        OMB Hearing - Forum Capital Corporation Frastacky - 4177 Highway No. 7

(4)        Severance By Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. - Agreement Regarding Corridor For Markham By-Pass

(5)        Contribution to American Disaster Fund

(6)        December Council Meeting - Change of Time

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on October 23, 2001 at 7:05 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, 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

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

J. Harrison, Manager, Secretariat Services

A. Brown, Director of Engineering

J. Baird, Director of Planning and Urban Design

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect Clause 5, Report No. 68 - Development Services Committee regarding the proposed application for extension of Draft Plan approval by St. Justin Martyr, Part Lot 11, Concession 5, Unionville, by nature of being a parishioner of the church, 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 Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

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:

 

CARRIED

 

(1)        AUDITING SERVICE PROPOSAL 149-R-01 (7.12)           

 

That the auditing firm of KPMG be awarded RFP 149-R-01 for Audit Services for a one year period commencing with the 2001 fiscal year end, under a firm price contract, for a total award of $73,937.00, inclusive of 7% GST ($71,173.00 inclusive of the 3% GST), with an option to renew for a further 4 years;

 

And that staff be directed to obtain competitive quotes/bids for all consulting services required outside of the audit service and be awarded separately in accordance with Purchasing By-law 143-2000;


 

And that an Audit Committee consisting of the members of the Finance and Administrative Committee be established;

 

And that Council request the Markham Energy Corporation award their audit services to KPMG as provided for within our proposal or incur additional costs.

 

That Council request the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham award their audit services to KPMG as provided for within our proposal.

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        AMALCO UPDATE (13.7)

 

That the verbal update of the CAO with respect to AMALCO, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        OMB HEARING - FORUM CAPITAL CORPORATION
            FRASTACKY - 4177 HIGHWAY NO. 7 (8.0)

 

That Council's direction to the Town Solicitor with respect to an appeal from a decision of Town Council to defer an application to rezone lands owned by Forum Capital Corporation which are located at 4177 Highway No. 7, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        SEVERANCE BY BOX GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS INC.
AGREEMENT REGARDING CORRIDOR FOR MARKHAM BY-PASS
LEGAL FILE # 01 0907 JH 0151 (8.0)

 

That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement between the Town and Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. in order to satisfy Condition No. 6 of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment dated May 9, 2001, approving the severance of adjacent lands at 8042 Reesor Road, Markham;

 

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Ontario Realty Corporation for the acquisition of certain lands being parts of Lots 7 and 8, Concession 9, designated as Parts 2 and 3, Plan 65R-24196 in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor and Chief Administrative Officer.

CARRIED

 


 

(5)        TOWN OF AURORA
- REQUEST FOR CONTRIBUTION OF $250
TOWARDS AMERICAN DISASTER FUND (12.2.6)

 

That approval be granted to contribute $1000 to the American Disaster Fund from the Town of Markham;

 

And that the Town of Aurora's request be received and an explanation be sent indicating Markham's donation in lieu of Christmas cards being sent out from the Town.

CARRIED

 

 

(6)        DECEMBER COUNCIL MEETING - CHANGE OF TIME (16.23)

 

That the December Council meeting scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on December 11th be changed to 1:00 p.m.

CARRIED

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the Report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted, approved and confirmed.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MEETING
            - OCTOBER 9, 2001

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That the minutes of the Council Meeting held on October 9, 2001, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

 

 


4.         PRESENTATIONS

 

7:00 p.m.

(1)        PUBLIC MEETING - TRANSPORTATION
            STRATEGY - THORNHILL (5.10 & 5.14)

 

Notice was given that the Town will receive input from Thornhill residents with respect to the Town of Markham's Transportation Strategy

 

The Town received input from Thornhill residents with respect to the Town of Markham's Transportation Strategy, focusing on the Town's

            - Transit System

            - Road Network

            - Policy Initiatives

            - Education and Support Programs.

 

 

(2)        NOERDLINGEN GERMANY
            - SIGNING CEREMONY - CULTURAL TWINNING (12.2.6)

 

A signing ceremony was held to officially confirm cultural twinning with Noerdlingen, Germany. 

 

Descendents of the Berczy Settlers along with Mr. Lorne Smith, the Town's Historian, were in attendance.

 

 

(3)        MARKHAM MARINERS - PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES
            - ONTARIO BASEBALL ASSOCIATION AAA PROVINCIAL TITLE (12.2.6)

 

Council presented certificates to the following Markham Mariners for winning the Ontario Baseball Association AAA Provincial Title.

 

Roster

#6        Anish Bhide

#8        Aaron Caputo

#10      Jack Caradonna

#11      James Kottaras

#7        Ryan Murphy

#5        Argenis Paz

#3        Peter Rodrigues

#9        Christopher Romano

#1        Steven Stamkos

#2        Adam Velocci

#4        Alliston Wong

Manager:                      Chris Deeley

Assistant Coaches:        Daniel Deeley

                                    David Deeley

                                    Tony Wong


 

5.         DELEGATIONS

 

Council consented to hear the Delegations (1) to (8).

 

(1)        Ms. Joan Jenkyn, 21 Clark Avenue, in support of traffic calming on Clark Avenue and requesting cross boundary mobility bus service. (5.10 & 5.14)

 

(2)        Ms. Marian Matthias, 33 Colborne Street, in support of traffic calming on Clark Avenue and against the widening of Yonge Street through the Thornhill area. (5.10 & 5.14)

 

(3)        Mr. Doug Reid, 19 Summerdale Drive, to express opposition to the widening of Leslie Street in Thornhill. (5.10 & 5.14)

 

(4)        Mr. Richard Jarrell, 29 Nicholson Way, Chair of the Markham Conservation Committee, to question whether subways are a part of the transportation strategy and to question the need for an east-west transit link. (5.10 & 5.14)

 

(5)        Mr. John O'Gorman, 29 Grandview Avenue, to advise in his opinion the employment lands by-law does not support public transportation and to request the enforcement of current traffic controls. (5.10 & 5.14)

 

(6)        Mr. Jonathon Lind of Unionville expressed concern for pedestrian safety when crossing several lanes of traffic. (5.10 & 5.14)

 

(7)        Mr. Harvey Meeks, Markham Rotary Club, representing Markham Bingo & Country Sponsors, to request that Council support an amendment to the Regional Smoking By-law to provide a level playing field with Toronto with regard to the treatment of bingo halls in the Region. (13.4 & 2.13)

 

(8)        Mr. Colin Campbell, President of the Markham Rugby Club, to advise that work on the clubhouse is progressing. (6.3 & 6.10)

 

 


 

6(a)      REPORT NO. 66 - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clause (6).

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That Report No. 66 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.

 

October 15, 2001

 

(1)        536142 ONTARIO LIMITED AND MADISON GREENSBOROUGH
            LIMITED SALES TRAILER AGREEMENT - BLOCKS 47, 48, 49, 63. 71, 72, 73
            AND 74 ON DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19T-95012 (8.4)

 

That the Town be authorized to enter into a Sales Trailer Agreement with 536142 Ontario Inc. and Madison Greensborough Limited, with respect to Lots 47, 48, 49, 63, 71, 72, 73 and 74 on Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-95012 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement in form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

 

 

(2)        RFP 131-R-01 BUILDING SYSTEMS, OPERATIONS AND
            MAINTENANCE, ANTHONY ROMAN CENTRE AND FRED
            VARLEY ART GALLERY (7.12)

 

That Angus Consulting Management Limited, being the lowest qualified bidder, be awarded RFP 131-R-01 for Building Systems, Operations and Maintenance for the Anthony Roman Centre and Fred Varley Art Gallery for a term of three (3) years with an option to renew for an additional two (2) years subject to the applicable Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment or 3% annual increase, whichever is less.

 

Location                                   Annual Amount Annual Amount             Account #

                                                Inclusive of 7% Inclusive of 3%

                                                GST                             GST

 

Anthony Roman Centre            $155,941.80                $150,112.20                            750 751 5310

Fred Varley Art Gallery            $  15,356.00                $  14,781.94                            540 540 5314

 

 

(3)        OPTIONAL PROPERTY TAX CLASSES - 2002(7.3)

 

That Council endorse the recommendation to the October 18th Region of York Finance and Administration Committee not to implement any of the four currently defined optional property classes for the 2002 taxation year.

 


 

(4)        ADVERTISING RATES 2002 (12.2.5)

 

That the following changes to advertising be made in the Town of Markham's Recreation and Culture Guide, with implementation beginning in October 2001 for the Spring 2002 Guide:

 

l.       An increase of 20% - 30% for advertising on covers

2.      An increase of 10% in basic advertising rates

3.      Elimination of discounting in advertising rates, and offering only a single rate per issue

4.      Charge internal departments full rate for advertising on the covers (prime space)

 

 

(5)        COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE (2.0)

 

That a public meeting be held to gather input on body-rub parlour hours of operation and that the notice of public meeting include the fact Council will consider enacting a closure time of 9:00 p.m. for premises engaged in the provision of body-rub services.

 

That, following the ongoing review and subsequent re-organization of the By-Law Enforcement & Licensing Division, By-Law No. 116-98, “A By-Law Respecting the Licensing, Regulating and Inspecting of Body-Rub Parlours and Body-Rub Attendants” be amended as follows:

 

a)         Revise the title to read “A By-Law Respecting the Licensing, Regulating of Body Rub Parlours and Attendants and Complementary Health Care Service Providers and Attendants”

 

b)         Section 8 to provide for a cap of twelve (12) complementary health care service provider establishments, grand fathering those currently in existence and exempting from the numbers cap those businesses which also offer the services of a health care provider registered with the Province, such as chiropractors and registered massage therapists; and

 

c)         Section 46. (b) to remove the exemption from licensing of complementary health care service providers, consequently subjecting complementary health care service providers to all regulations contained in the by-law; and

 

d)         Schedule “A” to provide for an annual license fee of $3,500; an annual Operator’s fee of $200 and an annual Attendant’s fee of $200; and

 

e)         Schedule “B” to delete references to the exemption of complementary health care service providers from the licensing provisions of the by-law.

 

That, pending the passing of the by-law referenced above, a moratorium be placed on new

Complementary Health Care Service Provider operations.

 

And further that Planning Staff bring forward an amendment to the zoning by-laws to restrict the locations of Complementary Health Care Service Provider operations.

 


 

(6)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
            COMMITTEE MEETING – OCTOBER 15, 2001 (16.0)

 

That the Finance & Administrative Committee minutes dated October 15, 2001 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6(b)      REPORT NO. 67 - ENVIRONMENT & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clause (4).

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That Report No. 67 - Environment & Transportation Committee be received and adopted.

 

October 15, 2001

 

(1)        SENATOR REESOR’S DRIVE, WESTBOUND
            SIGHTLINE AT HENRY CORSON PLACE  (5.12.4)

 

That a parking prohibition on Senator Reesor Drive between Wooten Way South and Henry Corson Place not be recommended.

 

 

(2)        SMOG SUMMIT II (5.7)

 

That the report entitled “Smog Summit II” be received;

 

And that a working group comprised of staff and a member(s) of Council be created to recommend policy, confirm short and long term objectives, and promote Markham’s commitment to clean air;

 

And that Deputy Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Tony Wong and Councillor Erin Shapero be appointed as Council representatives on the working group;

 

And that a staff representative(s) from each Commission also be appointed to the working group.

 


 

(3)        UNIONVILLE GO STATION  (5.14.2)

 

That GO Transit be authorized to relocate the existing Unionville GO Station platform to facilitate the future construction of Enterprise Boulevard;

 

And that the Town’s share of relocating the GO Station platform not exceed $191,262.50 inclusive of GST;

 

And that the purchasing policy 143-2000 be waived;

 

And that the cost of the platform relocation works be pre-approved for the Engineering Department’s 2002 Capital Budget;

 

And that this project be included in future development charges study update;

 

And that payment of the Town’s share be made upon completion of the works to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and GO Transit.

 

 

(4)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENT & TRANSPORTATION
            COMMITTEE MEETING – OCTOBER 15, 2001 (16.0)

 

That the Environment & Transportation Committee minutes dated October 15, 2001 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6(c)      REPORT NO. 68 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clause (5), (7), and Clause (8).

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That Report No. 68 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

October 16, 2001

 

(1)        THE BURR HOUSE, 25 BURR CRESCENT
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE
ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT (16.11.3)

 

That Heritage Markham's recommendation to designate the Burr House, 25 Burr Crescent, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved;


 

And that the Clerks Department be authorized to:

- publish and serve Council's Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Act; and

- prepare the Designation by-law for this property

 

 

(2)        K. SPERGEL AND G. LUTES, 244 MAIN STREET MARKHAM NORTH
            HERITAGE LOAN APPLICATION (16.11)

 

That the application submitted by K. Spergel and G. Lutes for a loan from the Town of Markham Heritage Fund be approved in the amount of $15,000, for the following restoration work at 244 Main Street Markham North:

 

            - Recreation of the original front porch;

            - Recreation of the original windows;

            - Recreation of the original brickwork;

 

And that the loan be subject to the standard terms and conditions of the Markham Heritage Fund loan program (Appendix 'B' to Report);

 

And that as a condition of approval of the loan, the applicant is to enter into a heritage conservation easement agreement with the Town.

 

 

(3)        PARK NAME (6.3)

 

That the park located at the north/west corner of Cox Boulevard and Town Centre Boulevard be named "Millennium Park";

 

And that the park located at the south/west corner of Fred Varley Drive and Main Street Unionville be named "Millennium Square".

 

 

(4)        82 GREEN LANE HOLDINGS LTD., 82 GREEN LANE
            WALL AND SIGN VARIANCES, 01-112699, 01-112701 (2.16.2)

 

That the wall and ground sign variances, file numbers, 01-112699 & 01-112701, submitted by Mercedes Benz for 82 Green Lane, requesting relief from the Sign By-law to permit;

 

1)                  An increase in wall sign area from 9.25m2 to 12.15m2; and

2)                  An increase in ground sign area from 3.0m2 /face to 3.92m2/face

 

be approved.

 


 

(5)        ST. JUSTIN MARTYR, PART LOT 11 CONC. 5, UNIONVILLE
            APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL
            FOR DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19T-95124 (10.7)

 

That the application by St. Justin Martyr, Unionville, to extend draft plan approval for draft plan of subdivision 19T-951124 at Part Lot 11, Conc. 5, be approved for 3 years, subject to the conditions of draft approval, listed in Appendix 'A' of the staff report dated October 16, 2001.

 

CARRIED

(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)

 

 

(6)        BAYVIEW GLEN CHURCH,
            NORTHEAST CORNER OF BAYVIEW AND STEELES
            PARTIAL RELEASE OF SITE PLAN CONTROL AGREEMENT
            LEGAL FILE # 01 0411 PG 0009 (8.0)

 

That a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary partial release of the site plan control agreement between the Town and Bayview Glen Church over lands legally described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 2, designated as Part 1, Plan 64R-3016, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

(By-law 2001-260)

 

 

(7)        MARKHAM RUGBY ASSOCIATION BUILDING, AUSTIN DRIVE (6.3 & 6.10)

 

That the report entitled 'Markham Rugby Football Club, 150 Austin Drive' dated October 23, 2001, be received as information to update Council on the Markham Rugby Football clubhouse under construction on lands leased from the Town (Austin Park);

 

And that landscaping in the amount of $6000.00 as outlined in the Development Services Report of October 23, 2001, be approved for 150 Austin Drive, such cost to be charged to the Planning and Urban Design Department Landscape Recovery Fund;

 

And further that staff be requested to report back to Council on options with respect to improvements to the exterior of the Markham Rugby Football clubhouse.

 

And that staff be authorized to investigate options for mitigating the appearance of the clubhouse through landscaping and/or possible re-cladding of the exterior of the building.

 

CARRIED

 


 

(8)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
            COMMITTEE MEETING – OCTOBER 16, 2001 (16.0)

 

That the Development Services Committee minutes dated October 16, 2001 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

7.         MOTIONS

 

Council consented to add Motions (1) to (4)

 

(1)        COUNCILLOR S. DAURIO - -VISIT TO NOERDLINGEN,
            BAVARIA, GERMANY - INFORMATION REPORT (12.2.6)

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That the information report dated October 23, 2001 from Councillor S. Daurio with respect to his recent visit to Noerdlingen, Bavaria, Germany, be received and the following recommendations be referred to staff for appropriate action.

      1)   That an appropriate civic centre location be found to hang the Noerdlingen banner.

      2)   That an appropriate location be found to mount the picture of the Katarina.

      3)   That the Mayor review with Lord Mayor Kling, the opportunity for Markham to assist with settlement challenges faced by Noerdlingen, modelled on the pact developed by Markham in 1996.

      4)   That staff arrange with Noerdlingen to send an artist to Markham to act as a juror for Picture Markham.

      5)   That recreation staff consider organizing an exchange between a Markham high school band, and the Noerdlingen senior youth brass band; the brass band could be featured at one of our community festivals.

      6)   That Development Services staff consider visiting Noerdlingen to determine whether elements of the old city - size, retail mix, connecting laneways, etc. could be used to make made-in-Markham adjustments to the planning of our new urban communities.  A developer representative should be invited to attend.

      7)   That Community Services staff consider providing a facility on the museum grounds to accommodate the substantial collection of materials relating to the Berczy Settlers.

 

CARRIED

 


 

(2)        NOERDLINGEN GERMANY -
SIGNING CEREMONY -
CULTURAL TWINNING (12.2.6)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That appreciation be expressed to Mr. Lorne Smith, the Town's Historian and the following descendents of the Berczy Settlers, in attendance for the signing of a Special Partnership Agreement between The Town of Markham and The City of Noerdlingen, Bavaria, Germany to promote a social and cultural exchange between the peoples of the two cities and to encourage activities that will promote peace and harmony within the world:

 

Markham Berczy Settlers Association

      Cliff & Helen Barnard

      Irene Stade

      Charlie & Doreen Richards

      Bill van der Zande

      Marion Lewis

      Lorne & Carol Smith

 

Markham Historical Society

      Ray & Sheila Fugeman

      Jean Scaysbrook

      Lylia Jones

      Helen Grant

      Kathleen Grant

      Trudy Tatangelo

      Murray & Isobell Pipher

 

Pennsylvania German Folklore Society

      Joyce Horner

 

Bethesda Lutheran Church

      Gerhard & Elma Schickedanz

 

Society of German Heritage of Eastern Europe

      Siegfried Fischer, President

 

German Canadian Heritage Museum

      Elke Fromhold-Treu


 

German Canadian Congress

      Karin Manlon

      Horst & Lilo De Kiessling

      Sigi Fischer

      Helga Rakosy

      Charlotte Schultz

 

Historical Society of Mecklenburg Upper Canada

      Christian & Chrintine Klein

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        REGION OF YORK - NO-SMOKING BY-LAW (13.4 & 2.13)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

Whereas the no-smoking by-law in Toronto permits bingo halls to have designated Smoking Rooms (DSRs) at 50% of the occupiable floor space and York only permits 25%;

 

And whereas numerous Markham charities and community organizations depend financially on the continued operation of Bingo Country at 22 Heritage Road;

 

And whereas the principle of a level playing field for the hospitality business is very important in achieving the goal of no smoking in public indoor spaces across the GTA;

 

Now therefore be it resolved that the Town of Markham endorses a level playing field with regard to the treatment of bingo halls in the Region of York No-Smoking By-law;

 

And that the Town of Markham requests the Region of York to amend the No-Smoking By-law by changing the permitted DSR size for bingo halls to 50% of the occupiable floor space in order to match the City of Toronto.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(See following recorded vote) (13)

 

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

 


 

(4)        REQUEST FOR ADDRESS CHANGE -
            34 FORESTER CRESCENT (10.15)

 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That the request from Jason and Janet Wan to change the municipal address 34 Forester Crescent to 32 Forester Crescent, be referred to the Development Services Commission for report to Development Services Committee some time in November 2001.

 

CARRIED

 

 

8.         NOTICE OF MOTIONS

 

(1)        HIGHWAY 407 LIGHTING (5.10)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That staff retain an independent consultant to ascertain whether night-time light standards for residential areas are being exceeded on Rouge Haven Way, Charlotte Angliss Road and Schouten Crescent as a result of lights on the nearby 407.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

9.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Council consented to add Communications Nos. 399-2001 to 401-2001

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

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

 

Received

385-2001         Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Requesting municipal support to secure greater Federal and Provincial commitment for infrastructure investment. (13.12.2)

 

386-2001         Region of Durham - Forwarding a copy of the Draft Durham Transportation Master Plan. (13.5.1)
(A copy of the Master Plan is available for viewing in the Clerk's Office)


 

387-2001         Town of Newmarket - Advising of the consolidation of the fire and emergency services for the Towns of Aurora and Newmarket. (13.5.1 & 13.5.2)

 

388-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding Notice of Public Consultation for the York Region Transit Five Year Service Plan Study. (13.4)

 

Referred to all Members of Council

389-2001         City of Vaughan - Forwarding resolutions requesting Federal and Provincial contributions to the funding of public transit in the Greater Toronto Area. (13.5.2)

 

390-2001         Unionville BIA - Advising that the annual Unionville Olde Tyme Candlelight Parade will be held on December 7, 2001 from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and requesting permission to close:
- Main Street Unionville between Carlton Road and the railway tracks south of the Planning Mill.
- Carlton Road from Main Street Bypass to Pomander Road. (3.5)
(By-law 2001-261)

 

391-2001         Greater Toronto Services Board - Endorsement by GTSB of resolution respecting role of Ontario Municipal Board with respect to municipal planning policies. (13.5.2)

 

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services

392-2001         Jason and Janet Wan - Requesting Council to change the address of 34 Forester Crescent to 32 Forester Crescent. (10.15)

 

393-2001         York Regional Condominium Corporation No. 160 - Expressing concerns regarding the Committee of Adjustment application for 32 Washington Street (10.12)

 

394-2001         Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding decision with respect to the applications submitted by Tridel Builders Inc., 7095 and 7051 Bayview Avenue & 300 Steeles Avenue. (10.3, 10.5, 10.6 13.13)

 

395-2001         Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding decision with respect to the applications submitted by Grand Life Boulevard, Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 4. (10.5 & 10.7)

 

396-2001         Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding decision with respect to the application submitted by Ontario Realty Corporation, 8402 Reesor Road. (10.12)

 

397-2001         H. Bowkett - Forwarding comments with respect to the Cathedral Community Secondary Plan. (10.7 & 10.5)


 

398-2001         Main Street Markham Committee - Requesting that comments from the Committee with respect to the Mount Joy GO Station be deferred until the Council meeting scheduled for November 27, 2001, to allow staff to discuss the concerns of the Committee with GO representatives. (5.14.2)

 

399-2001         Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding order with respect to the rezoning application submitted by Tridel Builders Inc., 7095 and 7051 Bayview Avenue. (10.3, 10.5, 10.6 & 13.13)     

 

Referred to Commissioner of Community Services

400-2001         Markham Rugby Football Club - Forwarding a status report for the building of the clubhouse on Austin Drive. (6.3 & 6.10)

 

Referred to Town Solicitor

401-2001         E-Mail dated October 23, 2001 from Edward Abela on behalf of Independent Living Residences for the Deafblind in Ontario, in support of the reopening of the Markham Bingo Hall. (2.0)

CARRIED

 

 

 

10.       BY-LAWS

 

Council consented to withdraw By-law 2001-262.

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

That By-laws 2001-260 & 2001-261 and By-laws 2001-263 to 2001-265 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2001-260    A by-law to authorize the execution of a Partial Release of a Site Plan Control Agreement between the Town of Markham and Bayview Glen Church.
(Clause 6, Report No. 68, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-261    A by-law to authorize the temporary closing of Main Street Unionville between Carlton Road and the railway tracks south of the Planning Mill, and Carlton Road from Main Street Bypass to Pomander Road - to facilitate the Olde Tyme Christmas Parade being held on December 7, 2001 from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (3.5)
(Communication No. 390-2001)


 

BY-LAW 2001-262    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 1767, as amended (Tridel Builders Inc., 7095 and 7051 Bayview Avenue - To permit a residential apartment building and accessory structures).
(Communication No. 394-2001 - OMB Approval - October 5, 2001)
WITHDRAWN

 

BY-LAW 2001-263    A by-law to amend Township of Markham By-law 1602, being a by-law to provide a schedule of fees for water/wastewater for the Town of Markham.
(Clause 5, Report No. 55, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-264    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Great Gulf Homes - east of Kennedy Road and south of Major Mackenzie Drive.)
(Council Meeting No. 21, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-265    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of October 23, 2001.
(Council Meeting No. 21, 2001)

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

11.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

CARRIED

Council adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK                          DON COUSENS, MAYOR

 

(Signed)

 

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