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                                                                                                                                    2005-04-26

COUNCIL MINUTES  Council Chamber, Civic Centre

Meeting No. 9

 

(Canada Room)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, 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, Councillor A. Chiu. (12)

 

Regrets

Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti. (1)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

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

 

(1)        Communities in Bloom Update (3.0)

(2)        2005 Advisory Committee/Board Appointments (16.24)

(3)        Al Hussain Foundation, 10992 Kennedy Road - Applications for Official Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendments (OP.96-005, Za.96-029)(10.3, 10.5)

(4)        Naming of the New Skate Park at Centennial Park Mccowan Road & Bullock Drive (6.4)

(5)        Purchase of Sponsorships - Emergency Services Spring Bash – May 6, 2005 (12.2.6)

(6)        Purchase of Sponsorships – In Celebration of Women Awards – Friday, April 29, 2005 (12.2.6)

(7)        10th Annual Canadian District Energy Association Conference & Exhibition (11.12)

(8)        Tender Award #024-T-05 Supply & Delivery of Various Vehicles (7.12.2)

(9)        2005 OAFC Conference – Municipal Politician’s Seminar, Firefighting 101 (11.12)

(10)      Markham Centre: 3-D Modelling Community Viz Software Programme (10.0)

(11)      Tsunami Benefit Dinner (12.2.6)

 

CARRIED

 

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on April 26, 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 (7:05), 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, Councillor A. Chiu. (13)

 

 

STAFF

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

S. Birrell, Town Clerk

C. Conrad, Town Solicitor

B. Cribbett, Treasurer

J. Sales, Commissioner of Community & Fire Services

A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

P. Miller, Manager, Secretariat Services

B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

None declared.

 

 

 

2.         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

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)        COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM UPDATE (3.0)  Presentation

 

That the presentation by the Communities in Bloom Program Manager providing an update on the Communities in Bloom project, be received.


 

 

(2)        2005 ADVISORY COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS (16.24)

 

Canada Day Committee

That the following persons be appointed to the Canada Day Committee for a term to expire November 30, 2005:

            Jeanne Bowman

            Laurie Burns

            Everest D'Souza

            Javaid Khan

            Ivy Lee

            Adam Poon

            Sam Sahoy

            Shannon Walter

            Tara Willis;

 

And that the resignation of Regional Councillor J. Heath from the Canada Day Committee be received with regret;

 

Markham Conservation Committee

That the following persons be appointed to the Markham Conservation Committee for a term to expire November 30, 2007:

 

         Mary Hopperton

         Mike Hough

         Joan Maddock

         Karen Volpe

 

Markham Public Art Advisory Committee

That the following person be appointed to the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee for a term to expire November 30, 2005:

 

         Kelly McLeod;

 

Unionville Business Improvement Area (BIA)

That the following members of the Unionville Business Improvement Area (BIA) be confirmed:

 

         Greg McCormick, Chair

         Suzanne Bouchard, Vice-Chair

         Sarah Isles, Vice-Chair

         Nicole North, Vice-Chair

         Lori Lievonen, Treasurer

         Tracy MacKinnon, Secretary.


 

 

(3)        AL HUSSAIN FOUNDATION
            10992 KENNEDY ROAD
            APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (OP.96-005, ZA.96-029)(10.3, 10.5)    Memo

 

That the staff memorandum dated April 26, 2005, updating Council on the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications by Al Hussain Foundation at 10992 Kennedy Road, be received;

 

And that the application to amend the Official Plan (revised 1987) to provide for a place of worship, be approved and the draft amendment attached, be adopted by Council without further notice;

 

And that the application to amend the zoning by-law to permit a place of worship, be approved and the attached implementing by-law, be enacted without further notice.

(By-laws 2005-121 & 2005-122)

 

 

(4)        NAMING OF THE NEW SKATE PARK AT CENTENNIAL PARK
            MCCOWAN ROAD AND BULLOCK DRIVE (6.4)     
Report     Memo

 

That the memorandum dated April 26, 2005 from the Commissioner of Development Services providing additional information regarding the name “Markham Centennial SK8 Park” for the new Skate Park at Centennial Park, McCowan Road and Bullock Drive, be received

 

And that the name “Markham Centennial Skate Park” be approved.

 

 

(5)        PURCHASE OF SPONSORSHIPS - EMERGENCY SERVICES
            SPRING BASH – MAY 6, 2005 (12.2.6)     Report

 

That Council purchase one table of eight for the Emergency Services Spring Bash – May 6, 2005 to be held at Crystal Fountain Banquet Ballroom;

 

And that the amount of $200.00 be charged to account 840 8415840.

 

 

(6)        PURCHASE OF SPONSORSHIPS – IN CELEBRATION OF
            WOMEN AWARDS – FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2005 (12.2.6)     Report

 

That Council purchase one table of ten for the In Celebration of Women Awards – April 29, 2005 be held at Le Parc, Thornhill;

 

And that the amount of $1000.00 be charged to account 840 8415840.


 

 

(7)        10TH ANNUAL CANADIAN DISTRICT ENERGY ASSOCIATION
            CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION (11.12)

 

That approval be granted for Councillor E. Shapero to attend the 10th Annual Canadian District Energy Association conference & Exhibition being held from May 17 to 19, 2005 in Ottawa, Ontario;

 

And that the amount be charged to the Councillor’s budget.

 

 

(8)        TENDER AWARD #024-T-05 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY
             OF VARIOUS VEHICLES (7.12.2)   Report 

 

That tender 024-T-05 for the Supply and Delivery of Various Vehicles for 2005 be split and awarded to the lowest priced bidders, Giles Chevrolet Oldsmobile in the amount of $262,767.24 and Unionville Motors in the amount of $186,474, totaling $449,242.20 inclusive of 8% PST and exclusive of 7% GST;

 

And that the details of the award, along with the corresponding funding sources, are listed in Table “A”:

 

Account #

Current Budget Allocated for these Vehicles

Less Cost of this Award

Company

Description

Department Allocation

56 6150 6172 005

2004 Corporate Fleet Replacement Program

$170,000.00

$216,540.00

Giles Chev Olds.

Pick-Up Trucks with Dump Box

1 for Roads and

4 for Parks

57 6150 6731 005 2005 Corporate Fleet Replacement Program

$140,000.00

$106,557.12

Unionville Motors

 

Full Size Cargo Van

4 for Waterworks

57 5350 6733 005 New Fleet Operations

$  28,000.00

$  24,741.72

Giles Chev Olds.

Compact Cargo Van

1 for Roads

53 5350 6667 005

New Fleet Waterworks

$142,000.00

$   79,917.84

$   21,485.52

Unionville Motors

Giles Chev Olds.

 Full Size Cargo Van

 Seven Passenger Van

4 for Waterworks

TOTAL

$480,000.00

$  449,242.20

 

Table “A”

Note:  Prices are inclusive of 8% PST and exclusive of 7% GST


 

 

And that the shortfall of $46,540 for the purchase of 5 Pick-Up Trucks with Dump Box will be funded from the excess funds resulting from savings on previous purchases in the same account, account # 56 6150 6172 005, 2004 Corporate Fleet Replacement Program;

 

And that any remaining balance from these accounts will be applied to the purchase of other vehicles as budgeted or returned to the original source of funding;

 

And further that vehicles (#1232, 2170, 2171, 2194, 2195, 3332, 3333, 3334 and 3335) will be sold upon delivery of the new vehicles in accordance with Purchasing By-law 2004-341, PART V Disposal of Personal Property and proceeds will be transferred to the Lifecycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund.

 

 

(9)        2005 OAFC CONFERENCE – MUNICIPAL
            POLITICIAN’S SEMINAR, FIREFIGHTING 101 (11.12)

 

That approval be granted for Regional Councillor J. Heath, Councillor A. Chiu, and Councillor E. Shapero to attend the 2005 OAFC Annual Conference – Municipal Politician’s Seminar, Firefighting 101 at the International Plaza Hotel in Toronto on May 1 and 2, 2005;

 

And that costs in the amount of $642.00 be charged to the Fire & Emergency Services Operating Budget (account number 420-663-5200).

 

 

(10)      MARKHAM CENTRE: 3-D MODELLING
            COMMUNITY VIZ SOFTWARE PROGRAMME
(10.0)

 

That the staff demonstration of the Community Viz Software Programme, be received.

 

 

(11)      TSUNAMI BENEFIT DINNER (12.2.6)

 

That the update advising that 500 tickets for the Tsunami Benefit Dinner on June 10, 2005 are available at a reduced cost of $50.00 per person, be received.

 

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

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

 

CARRIED


 

 

3.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES
            - APRIL 12, 2005

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 12, 2005, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         DELEGATIONS

 

Council consented to add Delegations (1) to (6).

 

(1)        Carmen DiPaola - in support of the Markham Centennial Community Centre Bocce Facility and introduced and thanked Ms. C. Moretti, President, Markham Bocce Club, and Mr. J. Mongillo, President, Markville Bocce Club. (Report No. 15, Clause 1) (6.6)

 

(2)        Nirmala Persaud-Armstrong - in support of the Markham Centennial Community Centre Bocce Facility. (Report No. 15, Clause 1) (6.6)

 

(3)        Garth Dynes – representing the Wednesday night bocce group, in support of the Markham Centennial Community Centre Bocce Facility. (Report No. 15, Clause 1) (6.6)

 

(4)        Melton Moyo - Head of Special Education at Father McGivney Catholic School and speaking on behalf of special needs kids, in support of the Markham Centennial Community Centre Bocce Facility. (Report No. 15, Clause 1) (6.6)

 

(5)        Michael McQuaid, Weir Foulds LLP, on behalf of his client M. Midget Inc., requesting that in the Phasing Plan and Development Agreement for the 9th Line By-pass, there be direction that sections 1, 2, and 3 of the By-pass be constructed this summer. (Report No. 14, Clause 9, Item 12) (5.10)

 

(6)        Michael Goldberg, Armstrong Goldberg Hunter, on behalf of Imperial Oil Limited, requesting that the technical review process be allowed to proceed for the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan application to permit a gas station, car wash, convenience store and drive through restaurant at 550 Bur Oak Avenue. (Report No. 15, Clause 5) (10.5, 10.6)


 

 

5(a)      REPORT NO. 14 - GENERAL COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (1) and (9).

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That Report No. 14 – General Committee be received and adopted.

 

April 18, 2005

 

(1)        PATIO EXTENSION - JAKES ON MAIN PUB & GRILLE -
UNIONVILLE FESTIVAL - JUNE 3 &
JUNE 4, 2005 (3.21)  Report

 

That the request for a temporary 2000 square foot patio extension at Jakes Pub & Grille at 202 Unionville Main Street for Friday, June 3rd and Saturday, June 4th to accommodate an additional 204 people, with the hours of operation to be consistent with the current patio hours of 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., be approved;

 

And that the applicant secure the services to two Off-Duty Police Officers to maintain order;

 

And that Council grant an exemption to the Noise Control By-Law to permit a live band on Saturday, June 4th from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.;

 

And that “No Parking” signs be installed to indicate no parking will be permitted in the parking lot at the rear of the property;

 

And that there be no additional amplification of noise after 9:00 pm in the additional area.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        DRAFT 2004 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (7.2)
           
Report   Financial Statements   Notes

 

That the presentation by the Treasurer regarding the Draft 2004 Consolidated Financial Statements be received;

 

And that the report entitled “Draft 2004 Consolidated Financial Statements” be received;

 

And that Council approve the Corporation of the Town of Markham’s Draft Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004;

 

And that Council authorize staff to issue the Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 upon finalization of all consolidated amounts.


 

 

(3)        PARKING CONTROL, BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            CORNELL SUBDIVISION (2.17)    Report

 

That By-law No. 336-88 “A By-Law to govern and control parking of vehicles in the Town of Markham” be amended to provide specific regulations for the parking of vehicles within the Cornell Subdivision.

(By-law 2005-114)

 

 

(4)        BOB ALEXANDRIS – 62 HELEN AVENUE (8.7)    Report 

 

That a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer of Land and any other documents required to give effect hereto, for the lands legally described as Part 2 on Reference Plan 65R-26147, Markham, to Bob Alexandris, the owner of the abutting lands, in a form and on conditions satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, in exchange for a transfer, back to the Town, of the same lands from a different owner.

(By-law 2005-115)

 

 

(5)        TENDER AWARD #022-T-05 CONSTRUCTION OF
           
WOODBINE NORTH COMMUNITY PARK (7.12.3)  Report

 

That the report entitled “Tender Award # 022-T-05 construction of Woodbine North Community Park” dated April 18, 2005, be received;

 

And that the contract for Tender # 022-T-05 Construction of Woodbine North Community Park, be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, DDR Landscape Contractors Ltd. in their base bid tender amount of $870,165.50 including testing allowance ($8,000) and excluding GST;

 

And that DDR Landscape Contractors, being the lowest bidder for the construction of Woodbine North Community Park, be awarded the following provisional items in Tender # 022-T-05 in the total amount of $18,800: a back flow preventer in the amount of $1,500, water meter in the amount of $3,200, internal chamber plumbing in the amount of $3,000, bollard installation in the amount of $1,200, and a low stone wall in the amount of $9,900;

 

And that $85,000 be approved and set aside in the budget for construction contingency purposes for the Woodbine North Community Park and that the Manager of Parks and Open Space Development and the Treasurer be authorized to approve any required contingency items up to the construction contingency amount, and that any contingency funds remaining at the completion of the project will be returned to the “Additional Park Elements Account”;

 

And that Council approve the total cost for this project, as follows:

            Base Bid Price to DDR Landscape Contractors                                    $870,165.50

            Provisional Items to DDR Landscape Contractors                                   $18,800.00

            Construction Contingency                                                                       $85,000.00

                                                                                                                        $973,965.50


 

 

And that funding for this project, including the base bid, provisional items and construction contingency in the amount of $973,965.50 be provided from:

 

·        Woodbine North Community Park” (account #81-5350-5190-005) in the amount of $527,856.00 and from;

·        “Additional Park Elements” (account #81-5350-6643-005) in the amount of $446,109.50

 

 

(6)        LICENSE AGREEMENT MOTOROLA - WIRELESS
            ROUTER FIELD TESTING PROJECT – WARDEN
            AVENUE – WOODBINE AVENUE/STEELES
            AVENUE – HWY. 7 AREA (8.2 & 5.10 & 7.15)   
Report  1

 

That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a License Agreement between the Town of Markham and Motorola Canada Ltd. and any other documents necessary to give effect there to, for the temporary installation of Motorola’s Wireless Router equipment onto Town streetlights in locations acceptable to the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services and in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

 

 

(7)        PURCHASE OF SPONSORSHIP – 13TH ANNUAL
            POLICE APPRECIATION NIGHT – THURSDAY
            APRIL 28, 2005 (12.2.6)     Report

 

That Council purchase tickets for Councillors wishing to attend the 13th Annual Police Appreciation Night on Thursday, April 28, 2005.  The dinner takes place at Le Parc, Richmond Hill.  Tickets are $150 each.  Charges to account 840 8415840.

 

 

(8)        CAMP ROBIN HOOD UPDATE (5.10, 5.14)  Report   1   2    3    4    By-law  

 

That the staff memorandum, dated April 12, 2005, providing information regarding the bus loading zone on Reesor Road at Camp Robin Hood, be received;

 

And that the letter from Mr. L. Bell, President, Camp Robin Hood, dated April 12, 2005, withdrawing his request to maintain the bus loading zone on Reesor Road at Camp Robin Hood, be received;

 

And that the staff report entitled “Reesor Road at Camp Robin Hood – Bus Loading Zone”, dated March 21, 2005, be received;

 

And that Schedule 21 of By-law 106-71 pertaining to school bus loading zones be amended to rescind the By-law 209-84 provisions for Reesor Road at Camp Robin Hood;


 

 

And that Management at Camp Robin Hood be advised that the bus loading zone on Reesor Road will not be permitted starting with the 2005 camp season;

 

And that the Operations and Asset Management Department be directed to remove the existing Bus Loading Zone signs upon approval of the by-law.

(By-law 2005-116)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(9)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
             - APRIL 18, 2005 (16.0)

 

That the General Committee minutes dated April 18, 2005 be received.

 

CARRIED


 

 

5(b)      REPORT NO. 15 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (1), (3), (4), (5), (6) & (7).

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That Report No. 15 – Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

April 19, 2005

 

(1)        CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
            BOCCE FACILITY (6.6)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the letter dated April 25, 2005 from Mr. Carmen DiPaola providing details for up front funds for the Markham Centennial Community Centre Bocce Facility, be received;

 

And that the memorandum dated April 26, 2005 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Treasurer entitled “Reserve Balances and Summary of Reserve Study Highlights”, be received;

 

And that the staff presentation regarding the Centennial Community Centre Bocce Facility be received;

 

And that the report entitled “Information Report on Markham Centennial Community Centre Bocce Facility”, dated April 19, 2005, be received;

 

And that the report entitled “Proposed Tendering of the Centennial Community Centre Expansion and Indoor Bocce Courts” dated March 21, 2005, be received;

 

And that the Indoor Bocce Courts be included as part of the Centennial Community Centre Expansion project;

 

And that staff be requested to negotiate with the Bocce Club for the Club to provide up-front funds, to be deducted from the total payment of $400,000, and report back when the agreement comes forward;

 

And that the complete agreement between the Town of Markham and the Markham Bocce Association be presented for approval at a future meeting of the General Committee prior to its execution, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into the agreement upon Council approval;


 

 

And that Council approve tendering the Centennial Community Centre Expansion and Indoor Bocce Courts project;

 

And that an extensive green roof on the swimming pool roof be included as a separate item in the tender for the Centennial Community Centre Expansion and that the decision to include the green roof in the project be deferred until the tender award.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

(See following recorded vote) (11:2)

            Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath

            Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

            That Clause (1), Report No. 15 be amended to add the following paragraphs:

 

            That the letter dated April 25, 2005 from Mr. Carmen DiPaola providing details for up front funds for the Markham Centennial Community Centre Bocce Facility, be received;

 

            And that the memorandum dated April 26, 2005 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Treasurer entitled “Reserve Balances and Summary of Reserve Study Highlights”, be received;

 

CARRIED

 

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 J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)

 

NAYS:             Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor D. Horchik. (2)

 

 

(2)        GREENBELT ACT, 2005 AND THE FINAL GREENBELT PLAN
            (13.2)      
Report

 

That the staff report entitled “Greenbelt Act, 2005 and the Final Greenbelt Plan,” dated April, 19, 2005, be received;

 

And that the Town request the Province to continue to support municipalities in the implementation of the Greenbelt Plan at the local level by providing assistance in Greenbelt Plan interpretation, as necessary, and actively supporting municipalities in any Ontario Municipal Board challenges resulting from the required Official Plan conformity process;

 

And that staff continue to pursue with the Province a prescribed regulation which would address OPA No. 116 conformity with the Greenbelt Plan, as requested by Council on March 29, 2005; 


 

 

And that the Clerk be requested to forward a copy of this report to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Public Infrastructure and Renewal, the Toronto Region Conservation Authority, Region of York and the Rouge Park Alliance.

 

 

(3)        COMMENTS ON BILL 136 – PROPOSED PLACES TO GROW
            ACT, 2005, AND THE DRAFT GROWTH PLAN FOR THE
            GREATER GOLDEN HORSESHOE
(13.2)    Report

 

That the staff report entitled “Comments on Bill 136 – Proposed Places to Grow Act, 2005 and the Draft Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe”, dated April 19, 2005, be received;

 

And that Council request a time extension to permit additional comments to be provided within a six month timeframe;

 

And that Council recommend the formation of a Provincial Growth Summit;

 

And that Council encourage the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal to continue to provide provincial leadership in strategic growth planning at the inter-regional scale;

 

And that Council support the general Provincial policy direction in favour of intensification and compact urban form, subject to ongoing policy support, infrastructure support and financial support from the Province to municipalities;

 

And that the Province be advised that the growth forecasts and intensification targets identified to date in the Draft Growth Plan need to be further reviewed and refined in consultation with the affected upper tier and lower tier municipalities, to ensure that the targets are manageable, can be accommodated based on planned infrastructure improvements, and can be demonstrated to result in acceptable and sustainable patterns of density and built form within the affected municipalities, prior to any implementing Official Plan Amendments coming into effect;

 

And that Council request the provincial government to amend the Proposed Places to Grow Act, 2005 to:

 

           confirm that regional and local conformity amendments, as deemed appropriate by municipal Councils, will be the vehicle for implementing growth forecasts, intensification and supporting policies;

 

           enshrine employment projections and allocations in the contents of the growth plans; and

 

           broaden the powers of the growth plan and/or sub-area growth strategy advisory committee to co-ordinate and integrate Provincial growth management planning and infrastructure investment at the inter-regional scale;


 

 

And that Council request the Provincial government to introduce a timeline in the Growth Plan (i.e. no later than final approval of a sub-area growth strategy) for the delivery of legislative tools and financial incentives to support implementation of the Growth Plan and sub-area growth strategies by area municipalities, including, but not limited to:

 

           Legislation to permit Tax Increment Financing (TIF) in support of urban growth centres (i.e. Markham Centre) and intensification corridors (i.e. the Hwy 7 Corridor) and permanent removal of tax capping in TIF areas;

           Changes to the Development Charges Act to support future urban growth and intensification; and

           Empowering “Downtown Development Corporations” to act as a flexible business model to promote the provincial growth plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe;

 

And that Council request the Provincial government to release for consultation, with stakeholders and municipalities, the Province’s definitive approach to strategic infrastructure investment prior to the approval of the growth plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe;

 

And that Council request the Provincial government to amend the Draft Growth Plan policies relating to conservation of resources to specifically address the application of “green buildings/infrastructure” practices in the development of compact communities;

 

And that Council request the Provincial government to amend the Growth Plan Policies to direct that the sub-area growth strategy for the Rouge River Watershed use the Rouge North Management Plan ecological criteria to protect Rouge Watershed tributaries and establish a natural system outside of the greenbelt lands;

 

And that Council urge the Provincial government to focus the provincial role in the development of sub-area growth strategy planning on:

 

           Refining growth forecasts with Greater Golden Horseshoe upper tier and single tier municipalities; and

           Facilitating cross-jurisdictional infrastructure planning, including an integrated transportation network, and identifying priorities for phasing of investment at the macro scale across the Greater Golden Horseshoe; 

 

And that Council request the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal to appoint an accountable advisory committee for the GTA and Hamilton sub-area and/or the Greater Golden Horseshoe area, by way of a public process, and involving representatives from a cross section of upper and lower tier municipalities in the sub-area, and to provide the advisory committee with the authority and resources to coordinate, with the support of the Ontario Growth Secretariat,  the preparation and implementation of a sub-area growth strategy for the GTA and Hamilton sub-area;

 

And that Council request the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal to include a Markham representative on the Advisory Committee for the GTA and Hamilton sub-area or alternatively, the Advisory Committee for the Greater Golden Horseshoe;


 

 

And that Council submit this report to the Province as the Town of Markham comments on the Draft Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Environmental Bill of Rights Registry No. XA05E00006;

 

And that the Clerk be requested to forward a copy of this report to the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, the Assistant Deputy Minister for the Ontario Growth Secretariat, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, York Region MPPs and the Region of York.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motions to amend)

 

            Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

            Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

            That Clause (3), Report No. 15 be amended by deleting the following words from paragraph 2 and by paragraph 2 becoming paragraph 4:

 

            “…, and support the  finalization and implementation of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, subject to the recommended policy revisions as outlined and commented on in this report”;

 

            And that the following be included as paragraph 5:

 

            “And that Council support the general Provincial policy direction in favour of intensification and compact urban form, subject to ongoing policy support, infrastructure support and financial support from the Province to municipalities;”

 

CARRIED

 

 

            Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

            Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

            That Clause (3), Report No. 15 be amended by inserting the following as paragraph 6:

 

            “And that the Province be advised that the growth forecasts and intensification targets identified to date in the Draft Growth Plan need to be further reviewed and refined in consultation with the affected upper tier and lower tier municipalities, to ensure that the targets are manageable, can be accommodated based on planned infrastructure improvements, and can be demonstrated to result in acceptable and sustainable patterns of density and built form within the affected municipalities, prior to any implementing Official Plan Amendments coming into effect;”

 

CARRIED


 

 

            Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

            Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

            That Clause (3), Report No. 15 be amended by deleting the first bullet in paragraph 3 in its entirety and by adding the following paragraph as paragraph 2:

 

            “And that Council request a time extension to permit additional comments to be provided within a six month timeframe;”;

 

            And that the first bullet in paragraph 3 be deleted in its entirety and the following be substituted therefor:

 

            “•         confirm that regional and local conformity amendments, as deemed appropriate by municipal Councils, will be the vehicle for implementing growth forecasts, intensification and supporting policies;”.

 

CARRIED

 

            Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

            Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

                        That Clause (3), Report No. 15 be amended by adding the following paragraph as paragraph 3:

 

            “And that Council recommend the formation of a Provincial Growth Summit;”

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        NAMING OF THE NEW SKATE PARK AT CENTENNIAL PARK
            MCCOWAN ROAD
AND BULLOCK DRIVE (6.4)     Report

 

That the report entitled “Naming of the New Skate Park at Centennial Park, McCowan Road and Bullock Drive” dated April 19, 2005 be received;

 

And that the new skate park be named “Markham Centennial Skate Park”;

 

And further that staff proceed with the supply and installation of the name sign at the skate park at McCowan Road and Bullock Drive.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)


 

 

            Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

            Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

 

            That Clause (4), Report No. 15 be amended by deleting the word “Sk8” from paragraph 2 and replace it with the “Skate”.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(5)        IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED, 550 BUR OAK AVENUE
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS
            TO PERMIT A GAS STATION, CAR WASH, CONVENIENCE STORE
            AND DRIVE THROUGH RESTAURANT (ZA 04 027753, SC 04 027755)
            (10.5, 10.6)    
Report

 

That the record of the Public Meeting held on March 1, 2005, regarding the Zoning By-law amendment, file ZA.04-027753, submitted by Imperial Oil Limited, to permit a gas station, car wash, convenience store and drive through restaurant at the northwest corner of Bur Oak Avenue and McCowan Road, municipally known as 550 Bur Oak Avenue, be received;

 

And that the application to amend the zoning by-law to permit a gas station, car wash, convenience store and drive through restaurant, be approved and the implementing by-law be enacted without further notice, subject to Regional approval for right-in/right-out access on McCowan Road;

 

And that the Region of York be informed that the Town of Markham opposes a full-turn on McCowan Road;

 

And further that the application for site plan approval for a gas station, car wash, convenience store and drive through restaurant, be approved, subject to the following conditions:

 

  1. That the Owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town;

 

  1. That prior to execution of the site plan agreement, the Owner shall submit final drawings, and comply with all requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

  1. That the site plan agreement include provisions for the payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, recoveries, development charges and parkland dedications;

 

  1. That the site plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing April 19, 2005, in the event that the Owner does not enter into a site plan agreement  with the Town during that period.

 

CARRIED


 

 

(6)        MARKHAM CENTRE: 3-D MODELLING
            COMMUNITY VIZ SOFTWARE PROGRAMME
(10.0)   
Report

 

That the staff report entitled “Markham Centre: 3-D Modelling” dated April 19, 2005 be received and endorsed;

 

And that $14,000 of the $34,000.00  budget allocation assigned to a volumetric model for Markham Centre (Account #80–5399–6309–005) be used to enhance the three dimensional presentation capabilities of the Community Viz software programme, and the balance of funds in the volumetric model for Markham Centre be returned to the original funding sources.

 

CARRIED

(See following motion which was lost)

 

            Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

            Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

            That Clause 6, Report No. 15 be amended to insert the words “…be taken from a Development Services account (Economic Development account) and …” after “…(Account #80-5399-6309-005)…”;

 

            And that the words “…and the balance of funds in the volumetric model for Markham Centre be returned to the original funding sources.” be deleted.

 

LOST

 

 

(7)        LOBLAW PROPERTIES LIMITED
            2938 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE EAST, IN THE WEST
            CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY, OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
            BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT A LARGE  FORMAT
            RETAIL PLAZA (OP 04 010924, ZA 04 010910)
(10.3, 10.5)  Report    Minutes

 

That the minutes of the Commercial Policy Review Committee held on April 12, 2005, with respect to the Loblaw Properties Limited proposal at 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive, be received;

 

And that the staff memorandum dated April 13, 2005, updating Development Services Committee on the results of the Commercial Policy Review Committee meeting held on April 12, 2005 to consider the applications by Loblaw Properties Limited, be received;

 

And that the record of the public meeting held December 7, 2004 with respect to the applications by Loblaw Properties Limited for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments be received;

 

And that the applications by Loblaw Properties Limited for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a large format retail plaza development of 329,671 sq. ft. at 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive East in the West Cathedral Community, as submitted, be refused.

 

DEFERRED AND REFERRED

(See following motion to defer and refer)


 

 

            Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

            Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

            That Clause (7), Report No. 15 be amended to be deferred and referred for consideration at the May 24, 2005 Committee of the Whole meeting at the request of the applicant to allow him to explore alternative development scenarios.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(8)        2005 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING PLAN
            (10.16)     
Report

 

That the report entitled “2005 Economic Development Marketing Plan” be received and endorsed;

 

And that approval be given to fund the non-travel related projects described in this report from within the approved 2005 Economic Development Business Development budget account #610-9985808, those projects being: sponsored/hosted events to a maximum of $48,000; business conferences and industry/trade shows to a maximum of $35,000; the international and economic alliance program to a maximum of $9,000; and the production of advertising and promotional materials and purchase of print ads to a maximum of $75,000, for a maximum total of $167,000;

 

And that approval be given to fund the business travel-related projects described in this report from within the approved 2005 Economic Development Business Travel budget account #610-9985201, those projects being: business conferences and industry/trade shows to a maximum of $4,000; and the international and economic alliance program to a maximum of $16,000, for a maximum total of $20,000.

 

 

(9)        REGION OF YORK DRAFT ECONOMIC STRATEGY
            (10.16)     
Report

 

That the report entitled “Region of York Draft Economic Strategy” be received and endorsed;

 

And that the contents and findings of the report be communicated to the Region of York.

 

 

(10)      MARKHAM-LAVAL ECONOMIC ALLIANCE
            (10.16)    
Report

 

That the report entitled “Markham-Laval Economic Alliance Annual Report” be received;

 

And that the Year Two action plan be endorsed.


 

 

(11)      STORAGENOW HOLDINGS INC., 605 ALDEN ROAD
            OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
            TO PERMIT A COMMERCIAL SELF STORAGE WAREHOUSE
            (OP 05 009083, ZA 05 009089) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)  

 

That the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 19, 2005, with respect to “StorageNow Holdings Inc. Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval to permit a commercial self storage warehouse in an existing building at 605 Alden Road, Southwest corner of Alden Road and Warden Avenue”, be received;

 

And that the Official Plan Amendment application (OP 05 009083) submitted by StorageNow Holdings Inc. to permit a commercial self storage warehouse in an existing building at 605 Alden Road, be approved and the draft Official Plan amendment be finalized and adopted;

 

And that the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 05 009089) to amend By-law 108-81, as amended, submitted by StorageNow Holdings Inc. to permit a commercial self storage warehouse in an existing building at 605 Alden Road, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law amendment be enacted without further notice following review of the parking study.

 

 

(12)      BETHANY LODGE, 23 SECOND STREET SOUTH
            ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT RECONSTRUCTION
            OF THE LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY (ZA 05 007178) (10.5)

 

That the deputations by Sebastian Spataro of Montgomery Sisam Architects, representing the applicant, Stanley Darnell, Stephen Heidman, David Day, Susan Taylor, and Mildred Burrows  in support of the proposed Zoning By-law amendment (File ZA 05 007178) submitted by Bethany Lodge for 23 Second Street South, be received;

 

And that the Development Services Commission staff report dated March 22, 2005, entitled “Preliminary Report, Bethany Lodge at 23 Second Street South, Zoning Amendment application to permit the reconstruction of the long-term care facility, Concession 6, Part Lot 10, File Number ZA 05 007178” be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 19, 2005, with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 122-72 be received;

 

And that the application by Bethany Lodge to amend By-law 122-72 be approved;

 

And further that the proposed amendments be enacted without further notice.


 

 

(13)      CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY COMPANY
            SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MARKHAM ROAD AND 14TH AVENUE
            REZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT COMMERCIAL
            DEVELOPMENT (ZA 05 006909) (10.5)     

 

That the deputation by Chris Rombis, with concerns, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law amendment (File ZA 05 006909) submitted by Canadian National Railway Company to permit commercial development at the southwest corner of Markham Road and 14th Avenue, be received;

 

And that the deputation by Andrew Jeanrie of Fraser Milner Casgrain, representing Canadian National Railway Company, regarding the proposed Zoning By-law amendment (File ZA 05 006909), be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 19, 2005, with respect to “Canadian National Railway Company Rezoning application for a strip of land near the southwest corner of Markham Road and 14th Avenue to permit commercial development”, be received;

 

And that the application to amend Zoning By-law 108-81, as amended, be enacted without further notice following the resolution of bridge matters;

 

And that the appropriate staff report back as soon as possible on the issue of improving CN bridges in Markham.

 

 

(14)      NEAMSBY INVESTMENTS INC., WEST SIDE OF MARKHAM ROAD,
            NORTH OF STEELES AVENUE, REZONING TO PLACE A HOLD
            ON THE ZONING OF LANDS (ZA 05 007543) (10.5)

 

That the deputations by Jebsen Ho and Randa Issa, with concerns regarding the proposed Zoning By-law amendment (File ZA 05 007543) submitted by Neamsby Investments Inc., to place a Hold on the zoning of the lands on the west side of Markham Road, north of Steeles Avenue, be received;

 

And that the Development Services Commission report dated February 15, 2005, entitled “Preliminary Report, Remington Group, rezoning application to place a Hold on the zoning of the lands on the west side of Markham Road, north of Steeles Avenue (ZA 05 007543)” be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 19, 2005, with respect to the proposed amendments to By-law 90-81, as amended, be received;

 

And that the application by Remington Group to amend By-law 90-81, as amended, be approved;

 

And further that the proposed amendment to By-law 90-81, as amended, be enacted without further notice.

(By-law 2005-117)


 

 

(15)      FOREST BAY HOMES LTD., EAST OF MARKHAM ROAD,
            NORTH OF STEELES AVE., VILLAGES OF FAIRTREE SUBDIVISION
            REZONING TO PLACE A HOLD ON THE ZONING OF LANDS
            (ZA 05 006401) (10.5)

 

That the deputation by Randa Issa, with concerns regarding the proposed Zoning By-law amendment (File ZA 05 006401) submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd. to place a Hold on the zoning of the lands within the Village of Fairtree, be received;

 

And that the Development Services Commission report dated February 15, 2005, entitled “Preliminary Report, Forest Bay Homes Ltd., Rezoning application to place a Hold on the zoning of certain lands within the Villages of Fairtree subdivision east of Markham Road, north of Steeles Avenue (ZA 05 006401)” be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 19, 2005, with respect to the proposed amendments to By-law 90-81, as amended, be received;

 

And that the application by Forest Bay Homes Ltd, to amend By-law 90-81, as amended, be approved;

 

And further that the proposed amendment to By-law 90-81, as amended, be enacted without further notice.

(By-law 2005-118)

 

 

(16)      OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
            COMMITTEE MEETING – APRIL 19, 2005 (16.0) 

 

That the Development Services Committee minutes dated April 19, 2005 be received.

 

CARRIED


 

 

6.         MOTIONS

 

Council consented to add Motions (1) and (2).

 

(1)        CAR WASH FACILITIES
            RECYCLING OF WATER (5.7)

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That staff investigate and report back on what is required for the water used in car wash facilities to be cleansed of sediment and chemicals prior to going into the sewer system.

CARRIED

(2/3rd vote to consider was required and obtained)

 

 

(2)        MARKHAM BY-PASS
            ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (5.10)

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

 

That the matter of the Markham By-pass Environmental Assessment be referred to staff for a report, as soon as possible, ensuring all issues have been addressed, commenting on the completion of the Markham By-pass as quickly as possible and providing information on the process of completing the diversion south of 14th Avenue.

(Report No. 14, Clause (9), Item No. 12)

CARRIED

(2/3rd vote to consider was required and obtained)

 

 

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

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

 

Received

55-2005           Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Forwarding information regarding the new regulations introduced for Bill 124 - Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act. (13.12.2)


 

56-2005           Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. - Forwarding a copy of the Notice, together with a copy of the Application filed with the Ontario Energy Board for an order to approve or fix rates for the sale, distribution, transmission and storage of gas. (13.9)

 

57-2005           York Region Human Services Planning Coalition (HSPC) - Providing information to support and endorse the City of Vaughan's vision for the Vaughan Health Campus of Care. (13.4)

 

58-2005           The Aldergrove Neighbourhood Watch Association - Expressing appreciation to Councillor A. Chiu and the Town of Markham for installing lights in the Aldergrove Park. (12.2.6)

 

59-2005           Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario - Acknowledging receipt of the objection letter from the Town of Markham regarding the removal of the conditions from the liquor licence for MIX2 KTV & BILLIARDS at 1661 Denison Street, Unit 3 and forwarding the process for a hearing with respect thereto. (3.21)

 

Referred to all Members of Council

60-2005           Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Fang's Restaurant, 3225 Highway No. 7 East, Unit 3 (indoor). (3.21)

 

61-2005           Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Platform 2 Restaurant & Bar Inc., 7354 Woodbine Avenue (indoor). (3.21)

 

62-2005           Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Misora Japanese Cuisine, 3235 Highway No. 7 East, Unit 21 (indoor). (3.21)

 

63-2005           Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Dimension WiFi Café & Lounge, 200 Town Centre Boulevard, Unit 103 (indoor). (3.21)

 

64-2005           Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Akina Japanese Cuisine, 1661 Denison Street, Unit 39 (indoor). (3.21)

 

65-2005           Ben Wentzell, Co-Chairman, Unionville Village Festival - Requesting approval for the issuance of a Special Occasion Liquor Permit to be utilized in conjunction with the Festival for the following dates:
- June 3, 2005 from 8:00 p.m. to
1:00 a.m. - Crosby Arena.
-
June 4, 2005 from 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight - Toogood Pond Park (behind the Varley Art Gallery). (3.21)


 

66-2005           Michelle Sukul-Chan, Manager, Markham Village B.I.A. – Forwarding a request for approval to temporarily extend the operating area of The Duchess of Markham, Uptown Bar & Grill, Folco's Restaurant & Main Street Grill during the Markham Village Music Festival to facilitate the temporary extension of liquor licenses by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (Friday, June 17, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 18, 2005 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.). (3.21)

 

67-2005           Michelle Sukul-Chan, Manager, Markham Village B.I.A. - Forwarding a request for approval to temporarily extend the operating area of The Duchess of Markham, Uptown Bar & Grill, Folco's Restaurant & Main Street Grill during the Olden Days & Antique Car Festival being held on held on Sunday, September 11, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to facilitate the temporary extension of liquor licenses by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. (3.21)

 

68-2005           Jackie Armstrong, Marketing Director, First Markham Place Management Office - Forwarding a request for approval to close Rodick Road from south of Highway 7 to Fairburn Drive on Saturday, September 24, 2005 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. to facilitate the Fall Extravaganza. (3.5) (By-law 2005-119)

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

8.         PROCLAMATION

 

(1)        PROCLAMATION (3.4)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:

- Physiotherapy Month - April 23 to May 23, 2005

- Emergency Preparedness Week - May 1 to 7, 2005

- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day - May 12, 2005

- Multiple Sclerosis Month- May, 2005

- Better Speech and Hearing Month - May, 2005

- Elder Abuse Awareness Month - June, 2005;

 

And that the Multiple Sclerosis flag be raised on the Town of Markham Civic Centre flagpole for the duration of Multiple Sclerosis Month.

 

CARRIED


 

 

9.         BY-LAWS

 

Council consented to add By-laws 2005-124 & 2005-125.

 

Council consented by separate By-laws 2005-114 & 2005-120.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That By-laws 2005-114 to 2005-125 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2005-114    A by-law to amend Parking By-law 336-88, as amended (Parking regulations in Cornell Subdivision)
(Clause 3, Report No. 14, 2005)                                               CARRIED

 

BY-LAW 2005-115    A by-law to authorize the execution of the Transfer of Land to Bob Alexandris for lands legally described as Part of Lot 10, Concession 6, designated as Part 2, Plan 65R-26147, Markham.
(Clause 4, Report No. 14, 2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-116    A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71, as amended (School bus loading zones be amended to rescind the By-law 209-84 provisions for Reesor Road at Camp Robin Hood).
(Clause 8, Report No. 14, 2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-117    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 90-81, as amended (Neamsby Investments Inc., (Remington Group), west side of Markham Road & north of Steeles Avenue - To permit the development of up to 299 dwelling units and the development of additional units not exceeding 148 dwelling units per hectare over the entire parcel, subject to the removal of the Holding provision).
(Clause 14, Report No. 15, 2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-118    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 90-81, as amended (Forest Bay Homes Ltd., Villages of Fairtree subdivision, east of Markham Road & north of Steeles Avenue (Block 157, 65M-3669) - To add a Holding provision to the existing zoning of the subject lands until servicing allocation is available).
(Clause 15, Report No. 15, 2005)


 

 

BY-LAW 2005-119    A by-law to close Rodick Road from south of Highway No. 7 to Fairburn Drive on September 24, 2005 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. to facilitate the First Markham Place Fall Extravaganza.
(Communication 68-2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-120    A by-law to amend By-law 2002-178, a by-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (To revise Schedule B).                           CARRIED

 

BY-LAW 2005-121    A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 136 (Al Hussain Foundation, 10992 Kennedy Road - To permit the conversion of the existing funeral chapel to a place of worship and the construction of a 183.5 m2 addition).
(Committee of the Whole Motion - April 26, 2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-122    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Al Hussain Foundation, 10992 Kennedy Road - To permit the conversion of the existing funeral chapel to a place of worship and the construction of a 183.5 m2 addition).
(Committee of the Whole Motion - April 26, 2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-123    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of April 26, 2005.
(Council Meeting No. 9, 2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-124    A by-law to amend By-law 2002-6, being a by-law to designate a certain property as being of Historic and/or Architectural Value or Interest (The Adam Hagler House - To revise legal description, Part of Block 136, Plan 65M-3670, designated as Part 6, 65R 27660)

 

BY-LAW 2005-125    A by-law to amend By-law 2002-7, being a by-law to designate a certain property as being of Historic and/or Architectural Value or Interest (The Peter Rumohr House - To revise legal description, Part of Block 136, Plan 65M-3670, designated as Part 5, 65R 27660)

 

CARRIED


 

 

10.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

 

CARRIED

 

Council adjourned at 10:15 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

___________________________________          __________________________________

SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK                      DON COUSENS, MAYOR

(Signed)

 

 

 

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