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
______________________________________________________________________________
** 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.
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)
(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.
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)