2003-04-15
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting
No. 10
(Canada
Room)
COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero,
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor
D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman (5:10 p.m.), Councillor A. Chiu. (12)
Regrets
Regional
Councillor G. Landon.
Moved by
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by
Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
That Council
resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole to discuss the following:
(1) Markham
Hydro Matters (13.7)
(2) 2003 Appointments -
Advisory Committee/Boards (16.24)
(3) Centralized
Fire Dispatch Update (7.15)
(4) York
Regional Police #5 District Open House - Sign Fee (2.16)
CARRIED
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on April 15, 2003 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 T. Wong, Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero,
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor
D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (12)
Regrets
Regional
Councillor G. Landon.
STAFF
J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
C. Conrad,
Town Solicitor
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
D. McClean,
Fire Chief
P. Miller,
Acting Manager, Secretariat Services
B. Nanninga,
Executive Assistant
J. Sales,
Commissioner of Community and Fire Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
M.F. Turner,
Commissioner, Strategy, Innovations and Partnerships
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor J.
Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Clause (4), Report No. 27, the
proposal by Rodeo Fine Homes Inc. at 248 Steeles Avenue and 2 Valloncliffe
Road, by nature of representing the applicant, and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
Councillor K.
Usman disclosed an interest with respect to Clause (7), Report No. 27
(Development Services Committee minutes - Item 7), Tridel/Tenstone development,
by nature of owning a couple of units in the building, 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 Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
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) MARKHAM
HYDRO MATTERS (13.7)
That the verbal update the Chief Administrative Officer and the Town
Solicitor regarding Markham Hydro matters, be received.
(2) 2003 APPOINTMENTS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE/BOARDS (16.24)
Canada Day Committee
That the resignation of Andrew Lo from the Canada Day Committee be
accepted with regret;
And that Regional Councillors F. Scarpitti and T. Wong and Councillors
E. Shapero and K. Usman bring forward a recommendation for replacement to a
future Council meeting;
Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility
That the resignation of Councillor K. Usman from the Markham Advisory
Committee on Accessibility be accepted with regret;
Markham Conservation Committee
That the resignation of Maria Flores from the Markham Conservation
Committee be accepted with regret (bringing committee membership more in
compliance with the Terms of Reference) and no replacement appointment be made
at this time;
Race Relations Committee
That the resignation of Rose Law from the Race Relations Committee be
accepted with regret (bringing committee membership into compliance with the
Terms of Reference) and no replacement appointment be made at this time.
(3) CENTRALIZED
FIRE DISPATCH
UPDATE (7.15)
That the tabled and verbal reports from the
Fire Chief regarding centralized fire dispatch, be received;
And that Council does not support the single
Regional Dispatch Model referred to in Model 2 in Appendix A to April 15, 2003
staff report (Centralized Fire Dispatch Service provided by York Region for
nine local municipalities);
And further that Council endorse the option
of the Regional Dispatch Centre and the Town of Markham maintaining its
existing Dispatch Centre (Model 3 in Appendix A to April 15, 2003 staff
report).
(4) YORK
REGIONAL POLICE
#5 DISTRICT OPEN HOUSE - SIGN
FEE (2.16)
That the Town of Markham sign permit fee be
waived for York Regional Police in connection with a proposed sign to advertise
the York Regional Police #5 District Open House on May 17, 2003.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole
be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
3. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MEETING - APRIL 1, 2003
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That the
Minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 1, 2003, be adopted.
CARRIED
4. PRESENTATIONS
(1) 8TH
MARKHAM SCOUT TROUP (12.2.6)
Council
welcomed the 8th Markham Scout Troup.
(2) THORNHILL
COMMUNITY CENTRE EXPANSION (6.6, 7.12.3, 7.5)
Council welcomed members of the Organizing Committee for the new
Thornhill Seniors Club to be located in the Thornhill Community Centre
expansion:
Bob Adams
Warren Baillie
Ruth Briden
Warren Carroll
Jack MacKay
Shirley Schaeffer
(Report No.
26, Clause 3)
(3) SARS
UPDATE (11.0)
Council
thanked members of staff, particularly of the Building, Fire, Waterworks, and
Parks Departments, for their considerable contribution in assisting the Markham
Stouffville Hospital during the SARS crisis.
In the interest of public safety, everyone was encouraged to observe the
volunteer quarantine, if necessary. An
update from the Markham Stouffville Hospital on their anticipated return to
service schedule was also provided.
5. DELEGATIONS
(1) Gunter Langhorst -
expressing appreciation for the growth of the Scout movement. (12.2.6)
(Presentations, Clause 1)
6(a) REPORT NO. 24 - REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
Council
consented to separate Clause (1).
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
That Report
No. 24 - Report of the Town Clerk be received and adopted.
April 15, 2003
(1) MS. LESLIE PATTERSON, OWNER OF HERITAGE
CHAMPIONS - OFF TRACK BETTING
- 144 MAIN STREET
MARKHAM NORTH (2.0) Weblink
That the
request from Heritage Champions Off-Track Betting for an extension of their
hours of operation to permit live horse racing from Australia on Fridays and
Saturdays from 8:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at their location at 144 Main Street
Markham North be approved; it being understood that said approval will be
rescinded by the Ontario Racing Commission at the request of the Town, in the
event of resultant problems.
CARRIED
(See following recorded vote)
(10:2)
YEAS: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B.
O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio,
Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor
A. Chiu. (10)
NAYS: Mayor D. Cousens,
Councillor K. Usman. (2)
ABSENT: Regional
Councillor G. Landon
6(b) REPORT NO. 25 - AUDIT COMMITTEE
Council
consented to separate Clause (1).
Moved by
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That Report
No. 25 - Audit Committee be received and adopted.
April 7, 2003
(1) TOWN OF MARKHAM DRAFT 2002 CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AND AUDITORS REPORT (7.2)
That
Council approve the Corporation of the Town of Markham's Draft Consolidated
Financial Statements and Draft Trust Funds Financial Statements for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2002;
And
that the consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2002 be issued upon finalization of all consolidated amounts;
And
that Council receive for information the KPMG audit independence letter dated
March 2003;
And that thanks and appreciation be extended
to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner of Corporate Services,
the Treasurer, the Manager, Financial Reporting, and all staff involved for a
job well done in being the first municipality in Ontario to complete their
audited financial statements.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion
to amend)
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That Clause (1), Report No. 25 be amended to
include the following paragraph:
"And that thanks and
appreciation be extended to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner
of Corporate Services, the Treasurer, the Manager, Financial Reporting, and all
staff involved for a job well done in being the first municipality in Ontario
to complete their audited financial statements."
CARRIED
(2) APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS FOR
THE 2003 FISCAL YEAR END (7.2)
That
Council appoint KPMG, LLP as the Town's auditors to complete the review of the
Town's financial records for the year ending December 31, 2003;
And
that Council appoint KPMG, LLP as the external auditors for the Town's
Agencies, Boards and Commissions.
(3) OTHER
COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING
- APRIL 7, 2003 (16.0)
CARRIED
6(c) REPORT NO. 26 - FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Council
consented to separate Clauses (3), (4), (10) and (12).
Moved by
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
That Report
No. 26 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.
April 7, 2003
(1) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
STATUS REPORT (7.13)
That the
Commissioner of Corporate Services arrange a meeting with the Chief Information
Officer and Members of Council regarding navigating the Town's Corporate
Website.
That
the Information Report "Information Technology Services - Status
Report" be received.
(2) RELEASE
AND ABANDONMENT OF PERMANENT STORM
SEWER AND OVERLAND
FLOW EASEMENT - LT1462792
LOTS 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 AND
29, PLAN 65M-3593 (8.1)
That
a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a release and
abandonment of a permanent storm sewer and overland flow easement registered as
Instrument No. LT1462792 over lands legally described as Lots 20, 21, 22, 27,
28 and 29, Plan 65M-3593, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
(By-law 2003-102)
(3) THORNHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE EXPANSION
(6.6 & 7.12.3 & 7.5)
That the report dated April 7, 2003 entitled
"Thornhill Community Centre Expansion", be received;
And that Council approve the Schematic Design
and Building Program for the expansion of the Thornhill Community Centre at
27,131 square feet as shown in Appendix 'A' and 'B', attached to such report;
And that the additional 7,131 square feet to
the original expansion of 20,000 square feet to the Thornhill Community Centre
be funded by transferring 7,131 square feet of Development Charge funded space
from the Centennial Community Centre expansion project;
And that the project be constructed in two
components, with Component 1 consisting of the Older Adults Centre and
Component 2 consisting of the expansion to the Community Centre;
And that the Town proceed with one tender for
Component 1 and another for Component 2;
And that Council authorize the architect,
Wong Gregersen Architects Inc., to proceed with the Detailed Design and working
drawings;
And that the preliminary project cost
estimate is $6,310,000, of which $3,075,500 is to be funded through previously
approved Capital projects in the 2002 and 2003 budgets;
And that additional project costs of
$3,234,500 be approved, of which $2,901,050 shall be funded through the
Development Charges Reserve Fund and $333,450 through the General Capital
Reserve;
And that early approval be granted to
commence the tendering process for the sanitary sewer rerouting;
And that based on the revised Building
Program cost estimate, the architect fees are to be negotiated and to be
contained within the proposed cost estimate;
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
amend the architect's contract based on the proposed increased scope of the
building program and to execute the architect's agreement;
And that staff be authorized to tender the
project and report back to Council on the tendered cost;
And further that if it is determined an
additional 7,000 square feet is required at Centennial Community Centre, or at
a satellite facility, then Council consider the two other funding options
presented in the report entitled "Thornhill Community Centre
Expansion" dated April 7, 2003.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion
to amend)
(See following
recorded vote) (10:2)
Moved by Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That Clause (3), Report No. 26 be amended to
delete paragraph 5 as follows:
"And that the Town proceed with issuing one tender, with options
to bid on Component 1 and Component 2 separately or together, for the Thornhill
Expansion and deferring the final contract decision until all responses are
analyzed;"
And the following be substituted therefor:
"And that the Town proceed
with one tender for Component 1 and another for Component 2;"
CARRIED (10:2)
(See following recorded vote)
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell,
Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor
G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (10)
NAYS: Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti, Councillor K. Usman. (2)
ABSENT: Regional
Councillor G. Landon
(4) WATERPLAY FACILITIES STRATEGY AND
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
FOR 2003 (6.11 & 7.5)
That
the report entitled "Waterplay Facilities Strategy and Implementation Plan
for 2003" to the Finance and Administrative Committee, dated April 7,
2003, be received;
And
that staff be authorized to proceed with the design and construction of two
waterplay facilities in Markham: at Milliken Mills Park (upgrade; approximately
$250,000.00), and a park in Ward 1 as determined by staff (new; approximately
$150,000.00);
And
that these two waterplay facilities be funded from the Planning and Urban
Design Department's 2003 Capital Account # 81-5350-5259-005 which has budget amount
of $400,000 inclusive of all design, construction, and contract administration
costs, as well as all applicable taxes;
And
further that each of the four communities of the Town of Markham, (Markham,
Milliken Mills, Thornhill and Unionville), have one major waterplay facility;
and that staff identify a location for a major waterplay facility in the
Markham area and report back.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That Clause 4, Report No. 26, paragraph 2 be amended to delete the
words "…Drake Park in Thornhill…" and replace with the words "…a
park in Ward 1 as determined by staff…".
CARRIED
(5) RELOCATION OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY
SERVICES TO
60 ESNA PARK DRIVE
(7.15)
That
the report recommending the relocation of the Fire and Emergency Services
Department from the Civic Centre to 60 Esna Park Drive be approved;
And
that the one-time expenditure in the amount of $157,000 be funded from the 2003
Operating Budget Corporate Contingency;
And
that the estimated 2003 operating costs of $38,700 (June - December) be
absorbed in the 2003 Capital Assets Department operating budget;
And
that an annual operating budget be established for the facility as part of the
2004 operating budget approval process.
(6) 2003 UNIONVILLE B.I.A. OPERATING BUDGET
(7.4)
That
the report entitled "2003 Unionville B. I. A. Operating Budget",
dated April 7, 2003 be received;
And
that the 2003 Operating Budget for the Unionville B. I. A. in the amount of
$139,580,00 be approved.
(7) BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER INCREASE FOR
ELECTRICAL
SERVICE AND
MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - #B1 00041
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 044-R-01
(7.12.1 & 7.9)
That
the Blanket Purchase Order #B1-41 (Electrical Service and Maintenance) in
favour of Kudlak-Baird be increased to a total amount of $652,581.77 (inclusive
of 7% GST) $628,186.18 (inclusive of 3% GST);
And
that service requirements and related costs within this contract are estimates
only and may vary, however, unit prices shall remain firm regardless of
quantities of work required;
And
that the Director of Operations and Asset Management be authorized to increase
the Blanket Purchase Order as required, up to a maximum of budgeted amounts and
with the approval of the Treasurer.
(8) MARKHAVEN 3RD ANNUAL CHARITY
GOLF TOURNAMENT
(12.2.6)
That
the report dated April 7, 2003 entitled "Markhaven 3rd Annual Charity Golf
Tournament" be received;
And
that sponsorship in the amount of $1,000.00 be approved for the Markhaven
Foundation 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament;
And
further that those Members of Council that wish to attend may do so provided
that all expenses are charged to their individual budgets.
(9) GRANT REQUEST - ROTARY CLUB OF MARKHAM
SUNRISE
1ST ANNUAL RIBFEST/BLUES
AND CRAFT FESTIVAL (12.2.6)
That
Council approve the grant request from the Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise to
support Markham's 1st Annual Ribfest/Blues and Craft Festival;
And
that the grant funding level be in the amount of $1,000.00 as per Council
policy.
(10) THE
CANADIAN DISTRICT ENERGY ASSOCIATION'S
8TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND
EXHIBITION, MARKHAM
JUNE 18 TO 20, 2003 (12.2.6)
That
the report dated April 7, 2003 entitled "The Canadian District Energy
Association's 8th Annual Conference and Exhibition, Markham, June 18 to 20,
2003" be received;
And
that any Councillor choosing to attend the Reception and Dinner on June 19th
may do so and charge the amount to their individual budgets.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That Clause 10, Report No. 26 be amended to change the dates of the
conference and exhibition from April 22 to 24, 2003 to June 18 to 20, 2003 and
the date of the reception and dinner from April 23rd to June 19th.
CARRIED
(11) YORK REGIONAL POLICE - 11TH POLICE
APPRECIATION NIGHT
- APRIL 24, 2003 (12.2.6)
That
the report dated April 7, 2003 entitled "11th Police Appreciation Night,
April 24, 2003" be received;
And
that approval be granted to purchase one table of eight to the York Regional
Police 11th Annual Police Appreciation Night, to be held on April 24, 2003.
(12) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING – APRIL 7,
2003 (16.0)
6(d) REPORT NO. 27 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Council consented to separate Clauses (4),
(5) and (7).
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
That Report No. 27 - Development Services
Committee be received and adopted.
April 8, 2003
(1) GATES OF BAYVIEW,
SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF STEELES
AND BAYVIEW, CITY OF TORONTO
(10.20)
That the presentation Peer Review by Nick
Poulos of Poulos and Chung, Transportation Consultant, with respect to the
traffic study submitted by the Gates of Bayview, Toronto, be received;
And that staff be directed not to attend the
OMB hearing with respect to the Gates of Bayview at the south-east corner of Steeles
and Bayview in the City of Toronto.
(2) DESIGNATION UNDER PART
IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
4165 19th AVENUE "THE JAMES BOWMAN HOUSE" (16.11.3) Weblink
That Heritage Markham’s recommendation to
designate the James Bowman House at
4165 19th Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act be approved;
And that the Clerks Department be authorized
to:
- publish
and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the
requirements of the Act; and,
- prepare
the Designation By-law for these properties.
(3) DESIGNATION UNDER PART
IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
"THE CLENDENNEN CEMETERY", SWAN LAKE HOLDINGS,
BLOCK 104, DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBD 19TM-93005 (16.11.3) Weblink
That Heritage
Markham’s recommendation to designate the Clendennen Cemetery located on Part Lot 17, Concession 8
(Block 104, Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 19TM-93005
Swan Lake Holdings Inc.) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved;
And that the Clerks Department be authorized
to:
- publish and serve Council’s Notice of
Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Act; and,
- prepare the Designation By-law for this
property.
(4) RODEO FINE HOMES INC.
348 STEELES AVENUE EAST AND 2 VALLONCLIFFE ROAD
SECONDARY PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO
PERMIT TOWNHOUSES (OP.02-110493, ZA.02-110495, SC.02110496)
(10.4, 10.5) Weblink
That the Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendment applications, Files OP.02-110493, ZA.02-110495, SC.02110496,
submitted by Rodeo Fine Homes Inc. to permit Townhouses at
348 Steeles Avenue East and 2 Valloncliffe Road, be approved, as revised;
And that staff meet with the applicant and
the neighbouring residents to discuss improvements to the plan;
And that staff complete the list of
conditions, to include a provision for a Shared Facilities Agreement, and a
Hold Provision added to the zoning by-law which would not be removed until a
site plan agreement is executed;
And that site plan approval not be delegated;
And that the
following additional conditions, be included and approved:
1. a 7 foot high wood acoustical noise fence
along the north property line and a board on board fence along the west lot
line
2. garbage pick-up is from Steeles Avenue
3. 5 or 6 high branching trees in the 3 metre
landscape buffer to block view from units 2, 3, 4, 7 & 8
4. check existing trees to remain on east side
5. landscaping along the east side of the
property should be a mix of materials and heights
6. shared facilities agreement should include:
fence, road and roof maintenance and snow removal
7. architectural design control should be
registered on title
8. easement over rear lane to Town for future
access for the properties to the west and 0.3 metre reserve at west end of lane
- to be obtained through site plan process
9. restrict on-street parking on a portion of
Valloncliffe Road and Huckelberry Lane - a separate no parking by-law required.
CARRIED
AS AMENDED (9:2)
(See
following recorded vote)
(See
following motion to amend)
(Councillor J. Virgilio
abstained)
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero,
Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (9)
NAYS: Councillor J.
Heath, Councillor D. Horchik. (2)
ABSTAINED: Councillor J. Virgilio
ABSENT: Regional Councillor G. Landon
Moved by Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That Clause (4), Report No. 27 be amended to include the following:
And that the following
additional conditions, be included and approved:
1. a
7 foot high wood acoustical noise fence along the north property line and a
board on board fence along the west lot line
2. garbage
pick-up is from Steeles Avenue
3. 5
or 6 high branching trees in the 3 metre landscape buffer to block view from
units 2, 3, 4, 7 & 8
4. check
existing trees to remain on east side
5. landscaping
along the east side of the property should be a mix of materials and heights
6. shared
facilities agreement should include: fence, road and roof maintenance and snow
removal
7. architectural
design control should be registered on title
8. easement
over rear lane to Town for future access for the properties to the west and 0.3
metre reserve at west end of lane - to be obtained through site plan process
9. restrict
on-street parking on a portion of Valloncliffe Road and Huckelberry Lane - a
separate no parking by-law required.
CARRIED
(5) a) 1107656 ONTARIO LTD. (TIMES)
BLOCKS 41, 42 AND 43,
REGISTERED PLAN 65M-3226
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT;
b)
TOWN-INITIATED, WEST SIDE OF SADDLECREEK DRIVE
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS;
c) 1522233 ONTARIO INC. BLOCK 4 REGISTERED
PLAN 65M-3575;
SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM
d) 1107656 ONTARIO LTD. BLOCKS 1 AND 3
REGISTERED PLAN 65M-3575
SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A
CONDOMINIUM AND OFFICE BUILDING
OP 02 112639; ZA 02 112690; SC 02
109381 (BLOCK 4 REG. PLAN 65M-3575);
SC 02 109704 (BLOCK 3 REGISTERED
PLAN 65M-3575);
SC 02 111034 (BLOCK 1 REGISTERED
PLAN 65M-3575) (10.3, 10.5,
10.6) Weblink
That the staff report dated March 25, 2003,
regarding applications by 1107656
Ontario Ltd., 1522233 Ontario Inc., and the Town of Markham for Official Plan
and Zoning By-law Amendments, site plan approval, and water allocation, Files
OP 02 112639; ZA 02 112690; SC 02 109381, SC 02 109704, SC 02 111034, be
received;
And that Option 3 to
locate the park at the south end of Block
45 west of Saddlecreek Drive be
endorsed, and that the recommendations be revised accordingly;
And that the application by 1107656 Ontario
Ltd. for Official Plan Amendment to revise water allocation policies and to
revise the distribution of townhouse and apartment units be approved;
And that the application by 1107656 Ontario
Ltd. for Zoning By-law Amendment to delete requirements for at-grade commercial
along street frontages; revise townhouse parking standards and revise zoning
boundaries on Blocks 41, 42, and 43 Registered Plan 65M-3226 be approved;
And that the application by 1107656 Ontario
Ltd. for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit an additional 585 residential units
prior to securing additional water allocation, be denied;
And that the request by 1107656 Ontario Ltd.
for water allocation to permit the 585 additional residential units required
for full build-out of the remaining residential units on the subject lands, be
denied;
And
that staff revise the Town-initiated Official Plan and Zoning Amendments
attached to the staff report dated March 25, 2003 as Appendices 'A' and 'B', so
as to redesignate a 2.7 ha parcel of land in the southern portion of Block 45 west of
Saddlecreek Drive from Business Corridor Area
to Open Space, to permit a neighbourhood park at this location, and to
redesignate the remaining lands fronting on Highway 7 between Saddlecreek Drive
and South Park Road from Business Corridor Area to Business Park Area;
And that the draft Official Plan Amendment,
attached to the staff report dated March 25, 2003 as Appendix ‘A’, and amended
as necessary, be adopted;
And that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached
to the staff report dated March 25, 2003 as Appendix ‘B’, and amended as
necessary be enacted;
And
that the neighbourhood park proposed on the south side of South Park Road west
of the Staybridge Suites Hotel remain as employment lands;
And that the application for site plan
approval to permit a 112 unit residential condominium and 12 townhouses at the
north east corner of Galleria Parkway and Saddlecreek Drive (Block 4 Registered
Plan 65M-3575) be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘D’
attached to the March 25, 2003 staff report;
And that the application for site plan
approval to permit a six storey office building at the south east corner of
Saddlecreek Drive and Highway 7 (Block 3 Registered Plan 65M-3575) be approved,
subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘E’ attached to the March 25,
2003 staff report;
And that the application for site plan
approval to permit a 131 unit residential apartment and 10 townhouse units at
the south west corner of Highway 7 and Times Avenue (Block 1 Registered Plan
65M-3575) be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘F’
attached the staff report dated March 25, 2003;
And that with respect to the changes to the
proposed Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments, Council hereby determines
that no further notice is to be given in respect of such changes, in accordance
with Section 17 and Subsection 34 (17) of the Planning Act;
And further that staff investigate mechanisms to protect the remaining
employment lands.
CARRIED
(6) TECHNICAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
(MI.456) (10.3)
That the Record of the Public Meeting held
April 8, 2003, with respect to the proposed draft technical Official Plan
amendment, be received;
And
that staff finalize the proposed technical Official Plan amendment and forward
it to Council for adoption.
(7) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – APRIL 8,
2003 (16.0)
CARRIED
(Councillor K. Usman abstained -
Item 7)
7. MOTIONS
Council
consented to add Motion (1) and (2).
(1) SARS
UPDATE (11.0)
Moved
by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That
the appreciation of Council and recognition be extended to Town of Markham
staff, specifically in the Building, Fire, Waterworks and Parks Departments,
the Region of York Medical Officer of Health, all medical staff, and the
Scarborough Grace, York Central and Markham Stouffville hospitals for meeting
the challenges of the past few weeks in connection with the SARS crisis.
CARRIED
(2/3rd vote to consider was
required and obtained)
(2) FEDERATION OF CANADIAN
MUNICIPALITIES
ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND MUNICIPAL EXPO
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA - MAY 30 TO JUNE 2, 2003 (11.12 & 16.23)
Moved by
Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That
Councillors K. Usman, J. Heath, and E. Shapero be authorized to attend the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities 66th Annual Conference and Municipal Expo
in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 30 to June 2, 2003.
CARRIED
(2/3rd vote to consider was
required and obtained)
8. COMMUNICATIONS
Council
consented to add Communications 124-2003 to 126-2003.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Referred to all Members of
Council
120-2003 Proclamation -
Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job - April 28, 2003.
(3.4)
121-2003 Proclamation -
National Missing Children's Day - May 25, 2003. (3.4).
122-2003 Judi McIntyre,
Manager, Markham Village B.I.A. – Forwarding a request for approval to
temporarily extend the operating area of The Duchess of Markham, The Fox &
Fiddle, Folco's Ristorante, and Red Hot Bistro during the Markham Village Music
Festival (Friday, June 20, 2003 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Saturday, June
21, 2003 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) to facilitate the temporary extension of
liquor licenses by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. (3.21)
123-2003 Liquor Licence
Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal
Information Form for The Thistle Inn Restaurant, 48 Main Street Markham North
(outdoor). (3.21)
124-2003 Spragga Benz -
Forwarding support for late night races at Heritage Champions, 144 Main Street
Markham North. (2.0) (Report No. 24, Clause 1)
Referred to Commission of
Development Services
125-2003 Beverley and
Manny Blicker, on behalf of residents in Bayview Glen - Forwarding objection to
the townhouse proposal by Rodeo Fine Homes Inc. at 348 Steeles Avenue East and
2 Valloncliffe Road. (10.4, 10.5) (Report No. 27, Clause 4)
126-2003 Rodeo Fine Homes
Inc., the applicant - Forwarding agreement to additional conditions for the townhouse
proposal by Rodeo Fine Homes Inc. at 348 Steeles Avenue East and 2 Valloncliffe
Road. (10.4, 10.5) (Report No. 27, Clause 4)
CARRIED
9. BY-LAWS
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor S. Daurio
That By-laws
2003-102 to 2003-106 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2003-102 A by-law to authorize the execution of a Release and Abandonment
of a Storm Sewer and Overland Flow Easement to Eden Oak (Unionville) Inc. for
lands legally described as Lots 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29, Plan 65M-3593.
(Clause 2, Report No. 26,2003)
BY-LAW 2003-103 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not
subject to Part Lot Control (Lots 210 and 211, Plan 65M-3605, located on
Starhill Crescent at the intersection of Markland Street).
BY-LAW 2003-104 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the
Town of Markham (Part of Lot 16, Concession 7, designated as Parts 12, 13 15
and 16, Plan 65R-7465; and Part of Lot 16, Concession 7, designated as Part 2, Plan
65R-12779 - 16th Avenue).
BY-LAW 2003-105 A by-law to appoint a representative for the Region of York Joint
Board to administer Provincial Offences Court (Jody Parsons).
BY-LAW 2003-106 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of
April 15, 2003.
(Council
Meeting No. 10, 2003)
CARRIED
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor S. Daurio
That the
meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
______________________________ _____________________________
SHEILA
BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK DON
COUSENS, MAYOR
(Signed)