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                                                                                                                                    2004-10-26

COUNCIL MINUTES  Council Chamber, Civic Centre

Meeting No. 20

 

(Canada Room)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti (5:45 p.m.), Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones (5:12 p.m.), Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero (5:20 p.m.), Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman (5:10 p.m.), Councillor A. Chiu. (12)

 

Regrets

Councillor G. McKelvey.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

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

 

(1)        York Regional Police Update (2.0)

(2)        16th Avenue Sanitary Sewer Update (5.3)

(3)        2004 Committee/Board Appointments (16.24)
(4)        Sanitary Sewer Allocation Capacity Update (5.5)
(5)        Request For Public Meeting 2005 Water/Wastewater Rates (5.3 & 5.5)

(6)        C.U.P.E. Negotiations Update (11.0)

(7)        Property Matter (8.6)

(8)        Hydro One Update (13.8)

CARRIED

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on October 26, 2004 at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre.  Mayor D. Cousens presided.

 

(Council Chambers)

COUNCIL

 

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman (7:35 p.m.), Councillor A. Chiu. (12)

 

Regrets

Councillor G. McKelvey.


 

STAFF

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

S. Birrell, Town Clerk

A. Brown, Director of Engineering

C. Conrad, Town Solicitor

B. Cribbett, Treasurer

P. Miller, Manager, Secretariat Services

B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant

M. Rebane, Corporate Communications

J. Sales, Commissioner of Community & Fire Services

A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Clause (2), Report No. 56, 2004 and By-law 2004-302, the proposed Town transfer of utility easement to Rogers Cable, by nature of his son being employed by Rogers Cable, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

 

 

 

2.         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

Moved by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

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)        YORK REGIONAL POLICE UPDATE (2.0)

 

That the presentation by Police Chief LaBarge and David Barrow, Chair, Police Services Board, regarding York Regional Police initiatives including Special Constable status and red light cameras for the Town of Markham, be received;

 

And that Councillor S. Daurio be appointed to the Joint York Regional Police and Police Services Board Special Constable Review Committee and provide recommended staff appointments for consideration at Committee of the Whole on November 16, 2004.


 

(2)        16TH AVENUE SANITARY SEWER UPDATE (5.3)

 

That the presentation by Nitti Subramaniam, Project Manager, Transportation and Works, Region of York, providing an update on the status of the 16th Avenue Sanitary Sewer Project, be received.

 

 

(3)        2004 COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS (16.24)

 

Markham Arts Council Board of Directors

That the following Members of Council be appointed to the Markham Arts Council Board of Directors:

         -     Regional Councillor J. Heath

         -     Councillor J. Webster

         -     Councillor E. Shapero, alternate

 

Markham Theatre Board

That the resignation of Nick Sidoti from the Markham Theatre Board be accepted with regret and a letter of appreciation be forwarded.

 

Traffic Safety Committee

That the following person representing Ward 8 be appointed to the Traffic Safety Committee for a term ending December 31, 2005:

            Nick Sidoti

 

 

(4)        SANITARY SEWER ALLOCATION CAPACITY UPDATE (5.5)

 

That the memorandum dated October 26, 2004 from the Director of Engineering updating on sewage capacity numbers as they relate to the Town of Markham with attachments from the York Regional Council meeting held on October 21, 2004 be received.

 

 

(5)        REQUEST FOR PUBLIC MEETING
            2005 WATER/WASTEWATER RATES (5.3 & 5.5)

 

That a public meeting be held on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. to consider a proposed water/wastewater rate increase to be effective January 1, 2005.

 

 

(6)        C.U.P.E. NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE (11.0)

 

That the verbal update by Ms. S. Laing, Acting Director, Human Resources, providing an update on C.U.P.E. negotiations be received.


 

(7)        PROPERTY MATTER (8.6)

 

That the verbal report by staff on a property matter be received.

 

 

(8)        HYDRO ONE UPDATE (13.8)

 

That the verbal update regarding the Hydro One York Region Transmission Supply Project be received.

 

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES
            - OCTOBER 12, 2004

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on October 12, 2004, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         PRESENTATIONS

 

(1)        LEITCHCROFT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
POND RETROFIT PROJECT (12.2.6)

 

Mr. John Hay, Board Member, was in attendance to make a presentation regarding funding in the amount of $100,000 from the Great Lakes Renewal Foundation to Markham for the Leitchcroft Stormwater Management Pond Retrofit Project.

 

The Leitchcroft Stormwater Management Pond Retrofit Project is critical to the cumulative regeneration of the Don River Watershed.  The Ontario Great Lakes Renewal Foundation is focusing on restoring fifteen (15) areas of concern that were identified in the 1987 Water Quality Agreement, which was jointly agreed to by Canada and the United States as the most severely degraded areas on the Canadian side of the Great Lakes.


 

5.         DELEGATIONS

 

(1)        Mr. Mario G. Racco, MPP Thornhill – spoke in support of the Ontario Great Lakes Renewal Foundation (Presentations 1) (12.2.6)

 

(2)        Mr. Dale McConaghy, Executive Director, Ontario Great Lakes Renewal Foundation – spoke in support of the Great Lakes Renewal Foundation (Presentations 1) (12.2.6)

 

(3)        Mr. Roger Clements representing the Markham Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) - commenting on the information by staff regarding possible financial measures to assist the BIA in maintaining Markham Main Street as a viable commercial area.  He suggested that the Town match dollars with the BIA to revitalize Main Street.  (3.11 & 7.3) (Report No. 55, Clause 4)

 

(4)        Mr. Sean Leclair – in objection to the proposed sidewalk on Heathfield Avenue adjacent to Lots 79 to 87 being installed on the basis that he purchased his home on the understanding no sidewalk was planned for this area (5.18) (Report No. 56, Clause 2)

 

(5)        Mr. Mike Voulgaris - in objection to the proposed sidewalk on Heathfield Avenue adjacent to Lots 79 to 87 being installed on the basis that he purchased his home on the understanding no sidewalk was planned for this area and on the basis that, in his opinion, none is needed (5.18) (Report No. 56, Clause 2)

 

 

 

6(a)      REPORT NO. 55 - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (4) and (6).

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That Report No. 55 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.

 

October 18, 2004

 

(1)        CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENTS
            BUSINESS UNIT PROFILES (12.2)

 

That the presentations of the Manager, Contact Centre, Director, Corporate Communications, Treasurer, Town Clerk and Chief Information Officer regarding the Highlights of the Business Unit Profiles, be received.


 

(2)        2005 BUDGET - MEETING DATES (7.4 & 7.5 & 16.34)

 

That the presentation of the Manager of Financial Planning, regarding the meeting dates for the 2005 Budget Sub-Committee be received and confirmed, as follows:

 

            Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. in the Canada Room

            Monday, November 15, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. in the York Room

            Monday, November 29, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. in the Canada Room

            Monday, December 13, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. in the York Room

 

And that the following meeting dates also be confirmed:

 

            Budget Breakfast                                  - Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 8:30 a.m.

            Budget Approval by Council                 - Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.

 

 

(3)        EDEN OAK (UNIONVILLE) INC.
            RELEASE AND ABANDONMENT OF TURNING CIRCLE
            EASEMENT - PART OF LOTS 3, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20
            AND PART OF BLOCKS 33, 36 AND 37, PLAN 65M-3262,
            DESIGNATED AS PARTS 1 TO 12, INCLUSIVE, PLAN 65-20601 (8.1)  Report

 

That a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a release and abandonment of a turning circle easement over lands legally described as Part of Lots 3, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and Part of Blocks 33, 36 and 37, Plan 65M-3262, designated as Parts 1 to 12, inclusive, Plan 65R-20601, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

(By-law 2004-300)

 

 

(4)        MARKHAM VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT -
AREA (BIA) - FINANCIAL MEASURES (3.11 & 7.3)   Report

 

That the staff report entitled "Markham Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) Financial Measures" be received for information.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(5)        RINK BOARD AND BACK LIT ADVERTISING RATES
            (6.4 & 2.0 & 7.0)   Report   1   2

 

That the rink board and back lit sign advertising rates in Appendix A, attached to the original Council Minutes in the Clerk's Office, be implemented and included within the Municipal Fee By-law;


 

And that Schedule A of By-law 2002-276, A By-law to Impose Fees or Charges for Services or Activities Provided or Done by the Town of Markham, be amended accordingly.

(By-law 2004-301)

 

 

(6)        SKATEPARK ANTI-GRAFFITI COATING (6.3 & 7.5)   Report 

 

That the report entitled "Skatepark Anti-Graffiti Coating" dated October 18, 2004 be received;

 

And that funding in the amount of $25,000 be allocated for the supply and installation of an anti-graffiti sealant product to the surface of the new skatepark, as well as the graffiti removal service for the first season;

 

And that the funding allocation be transferred to 2002 Capital Account, Skateboard Park, #70-5350-4714-005, from the following funding sources:

 

·        From the Development Charges Reserve Fund in the amount of $22,500

·        From Planning and Urban Design Department's 2002 Capital Account #81-6900-4716-005, Supplemental Park Features in the amount of $2,500

 

And that upon payment of all invoices, any remaining funding be returned to its original funding source;

 

And that staff be directed to obtain three (3) quotes and hire a contractor to apply the product immediately;

 

And that the Town Solicitor be directed to bring a report and recommendation to the Finance and Administrative Committee to increase fines for vandalism to Town-owned facilities as soon as possible.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

            Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

            That Clause (6), Report No. 55 be amended to add the following paragraph:

 

            And that the Town Solicitor be directed to bring a report and recommendation to the Finance and Administrative Committee to increase fines for vandalism to Town-owned facilities as soon as possible.

 

CARRIED


 

(7)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
            COMMITTEE MEETING – OCTOBER 18, 2004 (16.0)

 

That the Finance & Administrative Committee minutes dated October 18, 2004 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6(b)      REPORT NO. 56 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (2) and (3).

 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

 

That Report No. 56 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

October 19, 2004

 

(1)        FINAL ASSUMPTION, RESIDENTIAL PLANS OF SUBDIVISION (10.7)

 

Whereas, by Memorandum dated May 14, 2004, the Director of Engineering advised that the guarantee periods for Registered Plans 65M-2682, 65M-3015, 65M-3046, 65M-2608, 65M-2091, 65M-2849, 65M-2770, 65M-2695, 65M-2371, 65R-16619, 65M-2971, 65M-2972 and 65M-2654 have expired and all securities have been returned to the owners;

 

And whereas Council passed By-laws 2004-252 to 2004-263 to establish roads within the subdivisions as part of the highways of the Town of Markham;

 

Now therefore be it resolved that the services in the following subdivisions be assumed:

 

- H & R Properties Ltd. (Quote Industrial Subdivision)                          65M-2682

- Cedarland Properties Ltd. (Armadale West 6-1)                                65M-3015

- Sixteenth Warden Ltd. (Silver Rose Crescent)                                    65M-3046

- Erna Moeller, in trust, Belinda Moeller

  & Maple Lane Lands & Development Co. Ltd.                                   65M-2608

- Denison Properties Corporation                                                         65M-2091

- Cedarland Properties Ltd. (Armadale East 1)                                     65M-2849

- Rust Developments Ltd. (Armadale West 5)                                       65M-2770

- Toronto Airways Ltd. (Allstate Parkway Extension)                            65M-2695

- Monarch Construction Limited (Bridle Trail Phase 3)                          65M-2371

- Woodside Developments Inc. (Fairburn Drive)                                   65R-16619

- Cedarland Properties Ltd. (North Denison)                                        65M-2971 & 65M-2972

- Cedarland Properties Ltd. (Armadale Central Phase 3)                       65M-2654


 

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms of the subdivision agreements.

 

 

(2)        GRAND LIFE BOULEVARD SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1
            HEATHFIELD AVENUE SIDEWALK, LOTS 79 TO 87
(5.18)   Report

 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the staff report entitled “Grand Life Boulevard Subdivision, Phase 1 - Heathfield Avenue Sidewalk - Lots 79 to 87, dated October 19, 2004;” be received;

 

And that the deputations of Mr. Sean Leclair and Mr. Mike Voulgaris in objection to the sidewalk being constructed adjacent to Lots 79 to 87 be received;

 

And that the proposed sidewalk on Heathfield Avenue adjacent to Lots 79 to 87 not be installed as shown on the approved engineering drawings, dated October 18, 2002, for the Grand Life Boulevard Subdivision, Phase 1;

 

And that all future Subdivision Agreements for plans of subdivision in the Town of Markham include a clause that requires the builder to obtain an acknowledgement by the purchaser if a sidewalk is to be constructed adjacent to their lot;

 

And that the proposed sidewalk be relocated and constructed within the northern limit of Block 163 to provide a link between Heathfield Avenue and the valley pathway.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        TOWN TRANSFER OF UTILITY EASEMENT TO ROGERS CABLE
           
(WYNBERRY DEVELOPMENT, 65M-3731) PART LOT 17, CONC. 7,
            PART 1, PLAN 65R-26978 - EXTERNAL TO PLAN 65M-3731
(8.1)   Report

 

That a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the conveyance of a permanent easement to Rogers Cable in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor over a portion of Town owned land located on part of Lot 17, Concession 7, and described as Part 1 Plan 65R-26978 subject to:

a)      The payment of $750.00 plus applicable taxes representing the market value of the easement;

b)      The payment of $1,500.00 in total for Engineering and Legal expenses plus disbursements.

(By-law 2004-302)

 

CARRIED

(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)


 

(4)        TENDER AWARD - CONTRACT 171-T-04
            LEITCHCROFT POND RETROFIT  (7.12)     Report

 

That Contract Tender No. 171-T-04 for the Leitchcroft Pond Retrofit is awarded to the lowest priced contractor, Elirpa Construction and Materials Limited in their proposed amount of $606,802.11 inclusive of 7% GST and disbursements ($567,104.78 exclusive of GST and inclusive of disbursements);

 

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract with Elirpa Construction and Materials for the construction of the Leitchcroft Pond Retrofit;

 

And that Engineering staff be authorized to retain the consulting firm of Aquafor Beech Limited to provide construction inspection and contract administration services during construction of the project to an upset limit of $26,295.25 inclusive of 7% GST ($ 24,575.00 exclusive of GST);

 

And that Engineering staff be authorized to retain a qualified consulting firm to provide materials and foundation testing services during construction of the project for an estimated total cost of $26,750.00 inclusive of 7% GST ($ 25,000.00 exclusive of GST);

 

And that funds for Contract Tender No. 171-T-04 Contract Services for the Leitchcroft Pond Retrofit be provided from the Engineering Department’s 2004 Capital Budget account # 083 5350 6111 005 Down Stream Improvement Works Program in the amount of $779,200 ($679,200 original project funding + $100,000 Ontario Great Lakes Foundation);

 

And that upon payment of all invoices, any remaining funds in the Engineering Department’s 2001 Capital Budget account # 083 5350 6111 005 Down Stream Improvement Works Program be returned to its original funding source;

 

And that Council acknowledge the Ontario Great Lakes Foundation’s contribution of $100,000 towards the retrofit construction of the Leitchcroft Stormwater Management Pond;

 

And that a contingency of $53,500.00 inclusive of 7% GST ($50,000.00 exclusive of GST) be established and that the Director of Engineering be authorized to approve cost overrun up to the contingency amount.

 

 

(5)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
            COMMITTEE MEETING – OCTOBER 19, 2004 (16.0)

 

That the Development Services Committee minutes dated October 19, 2004 be received.

 

CARRIED


 

7.         MOTIONS

 

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

 

(1)        REQUEST FOR PUBLIC MEETING
            2005 WATER/WASTEWATER RATES (5.3 & 5.5)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That the matter of a request for Public Meeting regarding the 2005 water/wastewater rates be brought forward for discussion at the November 8, 2004 Finance and Administrative Committee meeting.

 

CARRIED

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

 

 

(2)        LEITCHCROFT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
POND RETROFIT PROJECT (12.2.6)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

 

That acknowledgement and appreciation be extended to the Ontario Great Lakes Renewal Foundation and all those associated with the organization for the generous funding support.

 

CARRIED

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


 

8.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Council consented to separate Communications 141-2004 to 144-2004.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

 

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

 

Received

141-2004         Dennis H. Wood, Wood Bull Barristers and Solicitors - Filing a Notice of Appeal regarding Development Charges By-laws 2004-222 (Town Wide Hard Services) 2004-234 (Markham Centre Area 42B) and 2004-242 (Markham Centre - East Precinct Area 42B-9). The Notice will be forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board. (7.11)

 

142-2004         Alan K. Cohen, Soloway Wright Barristers and Solicitors - Filing a Notice of Appeal regarding Development Charges By-laws 2004-222 (Town Wide Hard Services) 2004-223 (Town Wide Soft Services) and 2004-247 (Cathedral Area 46). The Notice will be forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board. (7.11)

 

143-2004         Brad Teichman, McCarthy Tetrault Barristers and Solicitors - Filing a Notice of Appeal regarding Development Charges By-law 2004-242 (Markham Centre - East Precinct Area 42B-9). The Notice will be forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board. (7.11)

 

144-2004         Glenn Baron - Filing a Notice of Appeal regarding Development Charges By-law 2004-233 (South Unionville Area 42A). The Notice will be forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board. (7.11)

 

Referred to all Members of Council

145-2004         Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Kaze Japanese Cuisine Inc., 9255 Woodbine Avenue, Unit B14 (indoor). (3.21)

 

146-2004         Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Shopsy's Hospitality, 7240 Woodbine Avenue, Unit 100 (indoor). (3.21)


 

Referred to all Members of Council

147-2004         Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise - Request to close the following streets to facilitate the Markham Santa Claus Parade being held on Saturday, November 27, 2004:
- Church Street from Wootten Way North to Elm Street (8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
- Elm Street from Church Street south to Parkway Avenue (8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
- Parkway Avenue from Paramount Road to Main Street Markham North (8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
- Main Street Markham North from 16th Avenue to Highway No. 7 (9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
- Highway No. 7 from Main Street Markham North to
McCowan Road (9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon)
-
McCowan Road from Highway No. 7 to Carlton Road (9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon). (3.5.5) (By-law 2004-303)

 

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services & Town Solicitor

148-2004         Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding a copy of the Appointment of Hearing (Monday, December 6, 2004 at 10:00 A.M.) and the Board's Rules of Practice and Procedure regarding the zoning applications submitted by Animate Construction Ltd (By-laws 2004-147, 2004-148 and 2004-149, east of 9th Line and north of 14th Avenue), Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. & Box Grove North Inc. & Box Grove Centre Inc. (By-laws 2004-145 and 2004-146, east of 9th Line and north of 14th Avenue), and Balgreen Holdings Inc. & Winter Garden Estates (By-laws 2004-150 & 2004-151, east of 9th Line and south of 14th Avenue). (13.13 & 10.5)           

 

149-2004         Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding the Appointment of Hearing (Monday, January 17, 2005 at 10:30 A.M.) for the applications submitted by Avant Investments Inc. for the lands composed of 3856, 3864 and 3872 Highway 7.  The hearing is schedule to be held on January 17, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. (13.13 & 10.3)

 

150-2004         Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding acknowledgement of a request to appoint a date for the hearing of a motion to review a Decision submitted by Eastpine Kennedy-Steeles Limited and Ricenburg Development Limited for Review under Section 43 of the Ontario Municipal Board Act pertaining to Decision/Order No. 0657. (13.13 & 8.0)

 

CARRIED


 

9.         PROCLAMATION

 

(1)        PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That the following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:

- College Week - November 1 to 7, 2004

- YMCA World Peace Week - November 22 to 26, 2004;

 

And that the Corporate Communications Department be requested to publish the proclamation of the 'YMCA World Peace Week' in the Markham Economist and Sun.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

10.       BY-LAWS

 

Council consented to separate By-law No. 2004-302.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That By-laws 2004-300 to 2004-306 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2004-300    A by-law to authorize the execution of a release and abandonment of a turning circle easement over lands legally described as Part of Lots 3, 6, 7, 11 to 14, 19, 20 and Part of Blocks 33, 36 and 37, Plan 65M-3262, designated as Parts 1 to 12, Plan 65R-20601.
(Clause 3, Report No. 55, 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-301    A by-law to amend Fee By-law 2002-276, a by-law to impose fees or charges for services for activities provided or done by the Town of Markham (rink board and back lit advertising rates).
(Clause 5, Report No. 55, 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-302    A by-law to authorize the execution of the conveyance of a permanent easement to Rogers Cable over a portion of Town owned land located on Part of Lot 17, Concession 7, described as Part 1, Plan 65R-26978.
(Clause 3, Report No. 56, 2004)

                                                                                                    CARRIED
                                                               (Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)


 

BY-LAW 2004-303    A by-law to authorize the temporary closing of various streets to facilitate the Markham Santa Claus Parade - November 27, 2004
(Communication No. 147-2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-304    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Laurier Homes (Windsong) Limited, south of Bur Oak Avenue and east of McCowan Road, Blocks 18 to 23, Plan 65M-3671).

 

BY-LAW 2004-305    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Wykland Estates Inc. (Mattamy Homes), 19TM-030003 - To permit 53 Live-Work townhouse units along both sides of Bur Oak Avenue with a greater variety of commercial type uses in the ground floor component of each building and the permission of a café/restaurant type use).
(Clause 5, Report No. 44, 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-306    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of October 26, 2004.
(Council Meeting No. 20, 2004)

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

11.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

CARRIED

 

 

Council adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

___________________________________        ___________________________

SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK                    DON COUSENS, MAYOR

(Signed)

 

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