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                                                                                                                                    2005-09-01

COUNCIL MINUTES  Council Chamber, Civic Centre

Meeting No. 14

 

(Canada Room)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens (6:50 p.m.), Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath (5:45 p.m.), Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero (6:12 p.m.), Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman (5:45 p.m.), Councillor A. Chiu (5:55 p.m.). (13)

 

 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

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

(1)        2005 Advisory Committee/Board Appointments (16.24)

(2)        August 19th Storm Debriefing Possible Provincial Assistance (3.0)

(3)        Briefing by Staff Regarding Public Information Forum on Pesticides (5.7)

(4)        Update on 2014 Commonwealth Games (3.8, 6.10)

(5)        New Orleans Disaster – Hurricane Katrina (12.2.6)

 

CARRIED

 

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on September 1, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre.  Mayor D. Cousens presided.

 

 

(Council Chambers)

COUNCIL

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman. (12)

 

Regrets

Councillor A. Chiu. (1)

 


 

STAFF

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

C. Conrad, Town Solicitor

B. Cribbett, Treasurer

J. Sales, Commissioner of Community & Fire Services

A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

S. Birrell, Town Clerk

P. Miller, Manager, Secretariat Services

B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant

J. Carnegie, Director, Corporate Communications

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

None declared.

 

 

 

2.         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

 

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole and the Chairman report.

 

CARRIED

 

Mayor D. Cousens reported the following motions passed at the Committee of the Whole meeting:

 

(1)        2005 ADVISORY COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS (16.24)

 

**Committee of Adjustment

That the resignation of Glenn Schaeffer from the Committee of Adjustment effective December 15, 2005 be received with regret and a letter of appreciation forwarded;

 

And that Councillors Virgilio and McKelvey be included on the Interview Committee to identify a suitable replacement appointment;

 

Kyoto Task Force Committee

That the resignation of Maggie Chien from the Kyoto Task Force Committee be received with regret;


 

Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility

That the “Composition and Size” section of the Terms of Reference for the Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility be amended to increase the total membership from nine (9) to twelve (12) members, and to read as follows, subject to approval by the Advisory Committee:

 

               “This Committee shall consist of twelve (12) members, at least five of whom must be persons with disabilities; one(1)shall be a member of Council; and the remaining six (6) members shall be citizen volunteers and/or professionals from the stakeholder community.”;

 

And that the following persons be appointed to the Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility for a term ending November 30, 2006:

 

                        Prescott Harrison

                        Mike Kowalski

                        Leila Abboud;

 

Markham Mobility Foundation

That the following membership of the Markham Mobility Foundation be received for information for the terms as indicated:

 

Jean-Anne Dodge, Vice-Chairman                                            June 30, 2006

Bob Mansour                                                                           June 30, 2006

Bob Sherwood, Chairman                                                        June 30, 2006

Vivienne Hansford                                                                    June 30, 2006

Tony Masongsong                                                                    June 30, 2006

Gary Kay                                                                                 June 30, 2006

Linda Doyle                                                                              June 30, 2006

Carole Bell                                                                               June 30, 2006

Ralph Davidson                                                                        June 30, 2006

James Li                                                                                   June 30, 2006

Glenn Reid                                                                               June 30, 2006

Jason LaLonde                                                                         June 30, 2006

Enzo Morini, Treasurer                                                             June 30, 2006

Paul Kay                                                                                  June 30, 2006

Rick Dominico, (Town Staff)                                                    June 30, 2006

Thomas Gove                                                                           June 30, 2006

Bonnie Leonard, Secretary (Town Staff)

Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell                                              Nov. 30, 2006;

 

Markham Public Library Board

That the composition of the Library Board be amended to consist of twelve (12) to fourteen (14) members, three (3) of whom shall be Members of Council and the remainder of whom shall be citizen appointments;


 

And that the following persons be appointed to the Markham Public Library Board for a term to expire November 30, 2006:

 

Cheryl Giblon

Ada Leung

Rashi Sharma

Lan Sum;

 

Markham Theatre Board

That the resignation of Robert Allen from the Markham Theatre Board be received with regret;

 

Sign Removal By-law Committee

That the following persons be appointed to the Sign Removal By-law Committee:

 

                        Tom Gove

                        Norm Pemberton

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**        Council at its meeting held on September 13, 2005 included Councillor A. Chiu on the Interview Committee for the Committee of Adjustment.

 

 

(2)        AUGUST 19TH STORM DEBRIEFING
            POSSIBLE PROVINCIAL ASSISTANCE (3.0)

 

Whereas the Town of Markham experienced a rain storm in excess of a 100 year storm on Friday, August 19, 2005;

 

And whereas significant damages were sustained from the August 19, 2005 rain storm;

 

Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Markham hereby requests the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to declare Wards 1, 2, 7, and 8 a “disaster area” for the purposes of the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program (ODRAP);

 

And that, should the Minister declare a disaster, Council will immediately, under the authority of ODRAP, appoint members to a Disaster Relief Committee to administer ODRAP, as required.

 

 

(3)        BRIEFING BY STAFF REGARDING PUBLIC
INFORMATION FORUM ON PESTICIDES (5.7)

 

That the verbal update by the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services regarding the public information forum on pesticides, be received;

 

And that Clause (1), Report No. 24 from General Committee on August 29, 2005 be withdrawn;

 

And that the matter be referred back to staff for a further report to General Committee on September 12, 2005.


 

(4)        UPDATE ON 2014 COMMONWEALTH GAMES (3.8, 6.10)

 

That the update from Regional Councillor J. Jones regarding the 2014 Commonwealth Games be received.

 

 

(5)        NEW ORLEANS DISASTER – HURRICANE KATRINA (12.2.6)

 

That the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to investigate opportunities for Markham to assist with the New Orleans disaster;

 

And that the Region of York be requested to consider financial or in-kind support to assist with the New Orleans disaster;

 

And that the Mayor forward a letter of support to the appropriate officials in Louisiana and Mississippi.

 

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

3.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES
            - JUNE 28 & 29, 2005

 

Moved by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 28 and 29, 2005, be adopted.

 

CARRIED


 

4.         PETITIONS

 

(1)        WOODHAVEN STAFF PETITION - EXPRESSING THEIR
            OPPOSITION TO THE VIVA BUS TRANSFER TERMINAL (5.14)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

 

Petition signed by the employees of the Woodhaven Long Term Care Facility, 380 Church Street, to express their opposition to the proposed VIVA bus transfer terminal as follows:

 

            "As an employee of the Woodhaven Long Term Care Facility, I am signing below to express my strong opposition to the proposed site just south of the Woodhaven, for the new VIVA bus transfer terminal.  The noise, pollution and traffic that will be generated by such a development, will greatly affect the quality of my work environment and the quality of life and living environment for our Residents."

 

RECEIVE & REFER TO

YORK REGION RAPID TRANSIT CORPORATION

 

 

 

5(a)      REPORT NO. 24 - GENERAL COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to add Report No. 24 - General Committee.

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (1) and (2).

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

 

That Report No. 24 - General Committee be received and adopted.

 

August 29, 2005

 

(1)        BRIEFING BY CONSULTANT REGARDING PUBLIC
INFORMATION FORUM ON PESTICIDES (5.7)     
Presentation

 

That the presentation by Mr. Robb Ogilvie, Consultant with Ogilvie, Ogilvie and Company, regarding meeting format and approach options for the Public Information Forum on Pesticides scheduled for September 29, 2005, be received;

 

And that Option 2, “Designated Presenter/Batter” be adopted, with format and timing, as proposed.

 

WITHDRAWN


 

            Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

            Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

 

            That Clause (1), Report No. 24 be withdrawn.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        PROPOSED TENDERING OF THE MARKHAM VILLAGE
            LIBRARY EXPANSION AND RENOVATION (3.19 & 6.0)    Report

 

That this report entitled “Proposed Tendering of the Markham Village Library Expansion and Renovation” be received;

 

And that the revised cost estimate of $10,502,055 outlined in Table 1 on Page 3 of this report be approved;

 

And that the revised square footage of 38,360 square feet (12,500 sf for the expansion, 6,300 sf for the Library Administration replacement and 19,560 sf for the renovation) be approved;

 

And that the current funding shortfall in construction, contingency & internal costs, in the amount of $2,364,408, and the proposals to mitigate the shortfall outlined in Table 3 on Page 5 of this report be reviewed in further detail by Finance and reported to Council in the construction award report for the Markham Village Library;

 

And that the Furniture, Fixture & Equipment portion of the project, in the amount of $741,405, and the Collections costs, in the amount of $1,144,600, be funded from the Development Charges Reserve;

 

And further that Council approve tendering the Markham Village Library Expansion and Renovation as a single-phase project.

 

CARRIED

(See following recorded vote) (10:2)

 

YEAS:        Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman. (10)

 

NAYS:       Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor J. Virgilio. (2)

 

ABSENT:   Councillor A. Chiu. (1)


 

(3)        PURCHASE OF SPONSORSHIPS – 8TH MARKHAM
            PRAYER BREAKFAST –
NOVEMBER 25, 2005 (12.2.6)    Report

 

That Council purchase two tables of 10 at the 8th Annual Markham Prayer Breakfast in the amount of $600.00.  The amount is to be charged to account 840 8415840.

 

 

(4)        PURCHASE OF SPONSORSHIPS – MARKHAVEN
            FOUNDATION GALA – OCTOBER 28, 2005 (12.2.6)     Report

 

That Council purchase a silver sponsorship to the Markhaven Foundation Gala, October 28, 2005.  The silver sponsorship amount is $2,000.00 and provides 4 tickets to the Gala, ¼ page ad in the program and Town logo displayed.  The amount is to be charged to account 840 8415840.

 

 

(5)        PURCHASE OF SPONSORSHIPS –YORK CENTRAL
            HOSPITAL GALA – THE BEAT GOES ON
            NOVEMBER 4, 2005 (12.2.6)    Report

 

That Council purchase a table of 10 for the York Central Hospital Gala, November 4, 2005.  The cost is $3,000.00.  The amount is to be charged to account 840 8415840.

 

 

(6)        STRATEGIC INITIATIVES DISCUSSION (12.0)

 

That the information presented by the Director of Strategic Initiatives, be received;

 

And that a two-day Retreat be held before the end of October, 2005.

 

 

(7)        APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE MAYOR’S
            YOUTH TASK FORCE FOR THE PERIOD OF
            SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 – JUNE 30. 2006 (16.21)   Report

 

That the following appointments to the Mayor’s Youth Task Force be confirmed for the term September 1, 2005, to June 30, 2006:

 

LEGEND:  R - Returning

 

                    Markham                                                                       Grade

                    R Timothy Galang                        High School                              9

                    R Lukshmi Jeyakumar                  High School                              9

                    R Mathew Biskup                        High School                              10

                        Sindhu Suppiah             High School                             12

                        Su-Ann Khaw                           High School                             11

                        Jara Mae Vallestro                   High School                              11

Vino Jeyapalan             High School                              9


 

                    Unionville

                    R Jesse Colautti                           High School                              9

                        Andrew Tse                             High School                              11

                        Giorgio Proestos                       High School                              10

                        Vivian Hui                                 High School                              10

                        Kavinda Senanayake                 High School                              10

                        Maha Naqi                               Elementary School                    7

 

                    Milliken                                                                                     

                    R Aditi Marisetti (Co-Chair)         High School                              11

                        Rafia Khan                                High School                              12

                        Deqa Osman                            High School                              11

                        Divya Khurana              High School                              11

                        Catherine Pak                           High School                              11

                        Samantha Soto             Elementary School                    8

 

                        Thornhill

                    R Ben Bigio (Co-Chair)               High School                              11

                    R Mitch Reiss                              High School                              12

                        Kayla Cooper                          High School                              12

                        Bailey Spagat                           High School                              12

                        Andrew Xiao                            High School                              11

                        Deron Fung                               High School                              9

 

 

(8)        MILLIKEN MILLS CHILDRENS’ FESTIVAL
REQUEST FOR FUNDING (3.5 & 7.6)

 

That an additional $5,000 be allocated to the Milliken Mills Childrens’ Festival, being held on Saturday, September 10, 2005 at the Milliken Mills Community Centre.

 

CARRIED


 

5(b)      REPORT NO. 25 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to add Report No. 25 - Development Services Committee.

 

Council consented to separate Clause (3).

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

That Report No. 25 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

August 30, 2005

 

(1)        HOLLY MACDONALD AND ANTHONY NEHME
            THE WALKER HOUSE, 2920 16TH AVENUE
            EGLINTON GOLD ENTERPRISES (OWNER), REQUEST
            FOR RELOCATION TO MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES (16.11) Report

 

That the correspondence dated July 18, 2005, and the deputation by Holly MacDonald and Anthony Nehme, with respect to their request to relocate the James Walker House to Markham Heritage Estates, be received;

 

And that the Development Services Commission Report entitled “Request for Relocation to Markham Heritage Estates – The Walker House, 2920 16th Avenue, Eglinton Golf Enterprises”, dated August 30, 2005, be received;

 

And that Council does not support the request to relocate the James Walker House to Markham Heritage Estates;

 

And that By-law Enforcement Division inspect the building to ensure it meets the requirements of the Town’s Property Standards By-law and that the building is securely boarded, if necessary, using the provision of the Town’s boarding by-law (Closing of Abandoned or Vacant Building or Structures);

 

And that as per the most recent amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act, staff be authorized to prepare a by-law amendment to the Town’s Property Standards by-law for Council’s consideration to prescribe minimum standards for the maintenance of the heritage attributes of property in the municipality that has been designated by the Town, and to require property that has been designated and that does not comply with the standards to be repaired and maintained to conform with the standards.


 

(2)        AMBER PLAIN INVESTMENTS LTD.
            PART 2, PLAN 65R-23441, EDWARD JEFFREYS AVENUE,
            WEST OF GOLDEN MEADOW DRIVE, WISMER COMMONS
            REZONING TO PERMIT FOUR NEW SINGLE DETACHED
            RESIDENTIAL LOTS (ZA 05 011731)  (10.5)
Report

 

That the application submitted by Amber Plain Investments Ltd. to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended to permit four new single detached residential lots on Edward Jeffreys Avenue, west of Golden Meadow Drive be approved and the by-laws be enacted by Council;

 

That Amber Plain Investments Ltd. be granted a servicing allocation of 4 units, such allocation to be from the total allocation available for the Wismer Commons community, in accordance with the February 15, 2005 report on servicing allocation;

 

That the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner;

 

That the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;

 

And that the following conditions be recommended to the Committee of Adjustment with respect to an application by Amber Plain Investments Ltd. for consent to sever Part 2, Plan 65R-23441:

 

  • That the applicant pay their proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering
  • That the applicant pay all applicable fees and development charges
  • That the applicant submit a letter from the Trustee of the Wismer Commons Developers’ Group confirming that Amber Plain Investments Ltd. is a party to the Wismer Commons Developers’ Group Agreement and as such have agreed to contribute their proportionate share of community use lands, associated community servicing costs and have complied with all their obligations as set out in the agreement.

(By-laws 2005-267 & 2005-268)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        KRASHNIK INVESTMENTS LTD., 9833 HIGHWAY 48
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT RETAIL USES
            (ZA 02 106449) (10.5)

 

That the Development Services Commission report dated June 21, 2005, entitled “Preliminary Report, Krashnik Investments Ltd., Application for Zoning BY-law Amendment to permit retail uses at 9833 Highway 48” be received;

 

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on August 30, 2005, with respect to the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 88-76, be received;


 

And that the application by Krashnik Investments Ltd., to amend Zoning By-law 88-76 as amended, be approved for a specific area and location, to permit retail uses that will accommodate the tenant.

 

And further that the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 88-76 be enacted without further notice.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        WORLD TECH CONSTRUCTION INC.
            181 HELEN AVE., SOUTH UNIONVILLE PLANNING DISTRICT
            ZONING BY-LAW TO PERMIT 6 RESIDENTIAL UNITS (ZA 05 006246)
            (10.5)   Report

 

That the staff report entitled “Recommendation Report: World Tech Construction Inc. Application to amend the zoning by-law to permit 6 residential lots, 181 Helen Avenue, South Unionville Planning District (ZA 05 006246) be received;

 

And that the record of the Public Meeting on April 5, 2005 regarding the proposed implementing zoning by-law be received;

 

And that World Tech Inc. be granted servicing allocation of 6 units, such allocation to be from the total allocation available for the South Unionville Secondary Plan area, in accordance with the February 15, 2005 report on servicing allocation;

 

And that the zoning application (ZA 05 006246) to amend By-law 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, to implement the proposed 6 residential lots, be approved and the implementing Zoning By-laws be brought forward to Council for enactment;

 

And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or re-allocate servicing allocation, at its sole discretion, should development not proceed in a timely manner;

 

And that the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;

 

And that the following conditions be recommended to the Committee of Adjustment with respect to the submission of a future application by World Tech Construction Ltd. for consent to sever Part of Lot 10, Plan 2196:


 

  • That the applicant pay their proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
  • That the applicant pay all applicable fees and development charges;
  • That the applicant submit a letter from the Trustee of the South Unionville Developers’ Group confirming that World Tech Construction Ltd. is a party to the South Unionville Developers’ Group Agreement and as such have agreed to contribute their proportionate share of costs as required by the Developers Group Agreement;
  • That the applicant agree to combine Part Lots 4, 5 and 6 of Lot 10, Registered Plan 2196 with Blocks 70, 71 and 72, Registered Plan 65M-3775 to create 3 new lots fronting onto Peshawar Avenue;
  • That the applicant agree to pay their proportionate share of recovery for the Helen Avenue Watermain.

 

 

(5)        B & L METTEL LIMITED
            206 LANGSTAFF ROAD EAST, THORNHILL
            TEMPORARY USE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            TO PERMIT A LANDSCAPING AND SNOW REMOVAL BUSINESS
            WITH ASSOCIATED WAREHOUSING (ZA 05 014733)
            (10.5) Report

 

That the staff report entitled “Application for Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a Landscaping and Snow Removal Business with Associated Warehousing, B & L Mettel Ltd., 206 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ZA 05 014733”, be received;

 

And that the application as submitted by B & L Mettel Ltd (ZA 05 014733), be refused;

 

And that By-law Enforcement take action to ensure the property is brought into conformity with the existing zoning.

 

 

(6)        2063456 ONTARIO LIMITED, 263 AND 287 YORKTECH DRIVE
            DEEMING BY-LAW,
LOT 1 AND 2, PLAN 65M-2755
            (10.6)  Report

 

That Council enact a by-law to deem Lot 1 and Lot 2, Plan 65M-2755 not to be part of a registered plan of subdivision, and that staff take appropriate action as required under Section 50 of the Planning Act.

 

CARRIED

 


 

6.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

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

 

Received

132-2005         City of Pickering - Forwarding a resolution requesting the Office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada to investigate the press release of Immigration Watch Canada, specifically as it relates to the Criminal Code and Public Incitement of Hatred. (13.5.2)

 

133-2005         City of Vaughan - Forwarding a resolution regarding GTA Pooling being discontinued and Toronto being provided the necessary authority to address their funding issues within the City of Toronto. (13.5.2)

 

134-2005         Canadian National Railway - Forwarding a request to close Langstaff Road, Bala Subdivision, from Wednesday, September 21 at 7:00 a.m. to Thursday, September 22 at 6:00 p.m. to facilitate the restoration of pavement in the immediate area of the track.  (5.13)

 

Referred to all Members of Council

135-2005         Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Amiga Sushi, 3229 Highway No. 7, Unit 7B (indoor). (3.21)

 

136-2005         Special Occasion Liquor Licence Application - Markham and East York Agricultural Society requesting an approval to operate an Entertainment Lounge at the Markham Fair being held from September 29 to October 2, 2005 and to designate the Fair as a "Community Festival". (3.21)

 

137-2005         Liquor Licence Application (approved during summer recess) - Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form approval for Milestone's Restaurants, 3760 Highway No. 7 East (outdoor). (3.21)

 

138-2005         Region of York – Forwarding a copy of the 2004 Annual Report of York Region "Focus:" (13.4)

 

Referred to Commissioners of Corporate and Development Services

139-2005         The Regional Municipality of York - Reaffirming its decision to not participate in heritage property tax relief programs that may be established by the local municipalities. (13.4 & 7.3)


 

Referred to Commissioner of Community Services

140-2005         Markham Soccer Club, Thornhill Soccer Club and Unionville-Milliken Soccer Club - Forwarding their objections and concerns regarding the rate increase for the rental of indoor soccer fields. (6.4)

 

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services & Town Solicitor

141-2005         Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding an Order dated August 3, 2005 to approve the site plan application submitted by Ruskinvale Developments Limited for lands composed of Part of Lots 4 & 5, Concession 2. (13.13)

 

142-2005         Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding an Order dated August 10, 2005 to approve the application submitted by 1107656 Ontario Inc. to permit a mixed-used residential-commercial development on lands located on Blocks 41, 42 and 43, Registered Plan 65M-3226, Leitchroft Planning District. (13.13)
(By-law 2005-261)

 

143-2005         Ontario Municipal Board – Forwarding an Order dated August 18, 2005 allowing the appeal in part and Amendment No. 132 (By-law 2005-44) to the Official Plan of the Town of Markham as modified and approved as set out in the decision.  The appeal was submitted by Loblaw Properties Limited for their lands at Major Mackenzie Drive and Highway 404. (10.3, 10.5)

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

7.         PROCLAMATION

 

(1)        PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That the following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:

- Parkinson Awareness Day - September 25, 2005

- Canada's Citizenship Week - October 17 to 23, 2005

- Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day - October 26, 2005

- Montessori Education Week - February 20 to 24, 2006 and International Day - March 9, 2006

- Nowruz Day - March 21 of each year.

 

CARRIED


 

8.         BY-LAWS

 

Council consented to add By-laws 2005-267 to 2005-269.

 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That By-laws 2005-261 to 2005-269 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2005-261    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (1107656 Ontario Inc., Leitchroft Planning District - to permit a mixed-used residential-commercial development on lands located on Blocks 41, 42 and 43, Registered Plan 65M-3226).
(Communication No. 142-2005) (OMB Approval)

 

BY-LAW 2005-262    A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or Architectural Value or Interest (John Cameron Jr. House, 25 Fairway Heights Drive).
(Clause 3, Report No. 19, 2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-263    A by-law to amend Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Appointment By-law 2002-178 and Parking By-law 2005-188 (Update the list of Officers and Private Property Enforcement Companies).

 

BY-LAW 2005-264    A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highway of the Town of Markham (Part of Lot 10, Plan 1149, designated as Part 8, Plan 65R-27931 - Main Street Markham North).

 

BY-LAW 2005-265    A by-law to amend By-law 2004-279, which amended By-law 2003-159, being a by-law to designate the John Reesor House, 6937 Highway No. 7 (Revised legal description - Block 217, Plan 65M-3840).

 

BY-LAW 2005-266    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of September 1, 2005.
(Council Meeting No. 14, 2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-267    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Amber Plain Investments Ltd., Part 2, Plan 65R-23441 - To delete subject lands from the designated area By-law 304-87, as amended, so they may be added to By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit the lands to be severed into four single detached residential lots).
(Clause 2, Report No. 25, 2005)


 

BY-LAW 2005-268    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Amber Plain Investments Ltd., Part 2, Plan 65R-23441 - To permit the lands to be severed into four single detached residential lots).
(Clause 2, Report No. 25, 2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-269    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 1229, as amended (Loblaw Properties Limited, 192-200 Bullock Drive - To remove the (H) Holding provision to permit a Gas Bar and Car Wash facility).

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

9.         ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

 

CARRIED

 

Council adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK                      DON COUSENS, MAYOR

(Signed)

 

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