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                                                                                                                                    2003-11-25

COUNCIL MINUTES  Council Chamber, Civic Centre

Meeting No. 21

 

(Canada Room)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero (5:15 p.m.), Councillor J. Virgilio (5:17 p.m.), Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (10)

 

Regrets

Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor K. Usman. (2)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

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

 

(1)        Markham Professional Fire Fighters Association - Negotiations (11.6)

(2)        Box Grove Secondary Plan OMB Hearing (10.4)

(3)        Box Grove Secondary Plan OMB Hearing (10.4)

(4)        Recognition - Lois James (12.2.6)

(5)        Regional Capital Projects (5.10 & 7.5)

(6)        Civic Centre Sign for the Proposed Markham Centre YMCA Facility & Fundraising Campaign (2.16 & 12.2.6 & 8.2)

(7)        Chiavatti Developments Ltd. & Bramblewell Developments Ltd., Southeast Corner Hwy 7 & Swansea Road - Official Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendments for Eight Semi-Detached Dwellings (10.5)

(8)        2004 Council/Committee Meeting Calendar (16.0)

(9)        Licensing Hearing - "Body & Soul Health Spa", 205 Riviera Drive, Units 7 & 8, Markham (2.0)

(10)      Licensing Hearing - "Oasis Health Studio", 400 Esna Park Drive, Unit #8, Markham (2.0)

(11)      2003 Advisory Committee Appointments (16.24)

(12)      Hold Removal for Phase 1, Tenstone Developments Inc. Circa @ Town Centre Project

            Northwest Corner Of Highway 7 & Town Centre Boulevard (10.5 & 10.6)

 

CARRIED

 

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on November 25, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre.  Mayor D. Cousens presided.


 

(Council Chambers)

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, 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)

 

Regrets

Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor K. Usman. (2)

 

 

STAFF

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

S. Birrell, Town Clerk

C. Conrad, Town Solicitor

B. Cribbett, Treasurer

J. Lustig, Director of Financial and Client Services

P. Miller, 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 of Strategy, Innovations & Partnership

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

None declared.

 

 

 

2.         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

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 PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS
            ASSOCIATION - NEGOTIATIONS (11.6)

 

That the verbal update from the Commissioner of Community and Fire regarding the Markham Professional Fire Fighters Association negotiations be received;

 

And that the direction to staff as to how to proceed with continued negotiations be confirmed.

 

(2)        BOX GROVE SECONDARY PLAN
            OMB HEARING (10.4)

 

That the Ontario Municipal Board be advised that Council of the Town of Markham supports the following change to the text of Official Plan Amendment No. 92 (the Box Grove Secondary Plan):

 

By adding to Section 5.6.2 (a), the following:

 

         “ – the ‘Urban Residential – Low Density Housing II’ area bounded on the south by the eastern extension of Rouge Bank Drive,  on the east by realigned 9th Line and on the west by existing 9th Line.”

 

 

(3)        BOX GROVE SECONDARY PLAN
            OMB HEARING (10.4)

 

That the deputation of Lois James expressing concern regarding outstanding environmental issues in the Box Grove Secondary Plan including:

 

            -     crossings of the Ninth Tributary

            -     designation of heritage dwellings in the hamlet of Cedar Grove and the possible designation of the entire hamlet

            -     issues listed under tab 13 of the Markham documents

            -     issues outlined in the June24, 2002 letter from Ron Christie, Rouge Park Alliance

be received;

 

And that the concerns expressed by Ms. James this date together with those outlined in the June 24, 2002 letter from Ron Christie, Rouge Park Alliance, be referred to staff for future consideration.

 


 

(4)        RECOGNITION - LOIS JAMES (12.2.6)

 

That Lois James, who will receive the Order of Canada in December, 2003, be recognized and acknowledged for her leadership as one of the founding members of Save The Rouge Valley System and as a caring environmentalist.

 

 

(5)        REGIONAL CAPITAL PROJECTS (5.10 & 7.5)

 

Whereas residents and businesses in Markham are experiencing unacceptable traffic congestion;

 

And whereas Markham Council has authorized Markham's road program that expedites Rodick Road, Birchmount Road, and Enterprise Drive to improve service;

 

Now therefore be it resolved that the presentation by the Commissioner of Development Services and the Director of Engineering providing an update on the Regional 10 year road capital program, be received;

 

And that the Region of York be requested to advance their road capital program and particularly:

 

      ·    Highway 7 (Fairburn Drive/Montgomery Court to Sciberras Road) – from 2007 to 2005/2006

 

      ·    Warden Avenue (14th Avenue to Applecreek Boulevard) – from 2005 to 2004/2005;

 

And that the Region be requested to include a minimum of an additional $4.5 million in the Regional budget for 2004 in order to leverage $17 to $20 million in development charges for road work in Markham and that they also be requested to work with Town staff on funding & implementation opportunities to advance the capital projects in Markham;

 

And that the Region of York be requested to review their draft 2004 and 10 year capital with Town staff to coordinate priorities.

 

CARRIED

(See following recorded vote) (10:0)

 

 

YEAS:            Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, 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)

 

ABSENT:       Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor K. Usman. (2)


 

(6)        CIVIC CENTRE SIGN FOR THE PROPOSED MARKHAM
            CENTRE YMCA FACILITY AND FUNDRAISING
            CAMPAIGN (2.16 & 12.2.6 & 8.2)

 

That the additional information from the Commissioner of Development Services regarding the request from the YMCA to install a ground sign on Civic Centre property to announce the Markham Centre YMCA facility and fundraising campaign be received.

 

 

(7)        CHIAVATTI DEVELOPMENTS LTD. AND
            BRAMBLEWELL DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
            SOUTHEAST CORNER HWY 7 AND SWANSEA ROAD
            OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS FOR
            EIGHT SEMI-DETACHED DWELLINGS (10.5)

 

Whereas Council approved the Official Plan amendment application (OP.03-116179) and zoning amendment application (ZA.03-112197) by Chiavatti Developments Ltd. and Bramblewell Developments Ltd. for the development of 8 semi-detached units at the southeast corner of Highway 7 and Swansea Road, Council hereby grants water allocation for 8 units from the Town reserve.

 

 

(8)        2004 COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR (16.0)

 

That the 2004 calendar for council and standing committee meetings attached to the November 25, 2003 staff report, be approved save and except the following amendments:

 

      -     Licensing Hearings will take place on January 12, 13 and 14, 2004.  The January 15, 2004 Licensing Hearing will be rescheduled, if required.

      -     Licensing Hearings to be scheduled twice a month on Tuesday prior to the Committee of the Whole meeting.

      -     the proposed August 23, 2004 Finance and Administrative Committee meeting (9:00 am), Development Services Committee meetings - Part A and B and Public Meetings (11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 7:00 pm) be held on August 30, 2004 at the same times.

      -     the proposed August 24, 2004 Committee of the Whole meeting (5:00 pm) and Council meeting (7:00 pm) be held on August 31, 2004 at the same times.

      -     the proposed June 28, 2004 Finance and Administrative Committee meeting be held on June 28, 2003 at 9:00 am.

      -     the proposed June 29, 2004 Development Services Committee meetings - Part A and B and Public Meetings (11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 7:00 pm) be held on June 28, 2004 at the same times.

      -     the proposed July 6, 2004 Committee of the Whole and Council meetings (5:00 pm and 7:00 pm) be held on June 30, 2004 at the same times.

      -     the proposed May 31, 2004 Finance and Administrative Committee meeting be held on June 1, 2004 at 9:00 am.


 

(9)        LICENSING HEARING
            - "BODY AND SOUL HEALTH SPA"
            205 RIVIERA DRIVE, UNITS 7 AND 8, MARKHAM (2.0)

 

That the following recommendation of the Markham Licensing Committee be adopted and confirmed:

 

(1)     That the application for Complementary Healthcare Establishment, submitted by the Owner for "Body and Soul Health Spa" at 205 Riviera Drive, Units 7 and 8, Markham, Ontario, be denied, and

 

(2)     That, pursuant to section 25(1) of The Statutory Powers Procedures Act, this decision not be stayed by any appeal of this decision that may be instituted in the courts.

 

 

(10)      LICENSING HEARING
            - "OASIS HEALTH STUDIO"
            400 ESNA PARK DRIVE, UNIT #8, MARKHAM (2.0)

 

That the following recommendation of the Markham Licensing Committee be adopted and confirmed:

 

(1)         That the application for Body-rub Parlour, submitted by the Owner for "Oasis Health Studio" at 400 Esna Park Drive, Unit #8, Markham Ontario, be denied, and

 

(2)         That, pursuant to section 25(1) of The Statutory Powers Procedures Act, this decision not be stayed by any appeal of this decision that may be instituted in the courts.

 

 

(11)      2003 ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (16.24)

 

Heritage Markham

That the resignation of Keith Irish from Heritage Markham be accepted with regret and a letter of appreciation be forwarded;

 

And that the matter of a replacement appointment be considered at the time all 2004 advisory committee appointments are considered;

 

Race Relations Committee

That the resignation of Huma Pabani from the Race Relations Committee be accepted with regret and a letter of appreciation be forwarded;

 

And that the letter from David Allison advising that he is unable to extend his term on the Race Relations Committee to March 1, 2004 be accepted with regret and a letter of appreciation be forwarded;

 

And that the matter of replacement appointments be considered at the time all 2004 advisory committee appointments are considered.


 

(12)      HOLD REMOVAL FOR PHASE 1
            TENSTONE DEVELOPMENTS INC.
            CIRCA @ TOWN CENTRE PROJECT
            NORTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 7
            AND TOWN CENTRE BOULEVARD (10.5 & 10.6)

 

That the application by Tenstone Developments Inc. to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, to lift the (H) holding symbol, be adopted, but not signed by the Mayor and Clerk until advised by the Town Solicitor that the Development Agreement has been executed and all required letter(s) of credit and financial obligations have been received.

 

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES
            - OCTOBER 21, 2003

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on October 21, 2003, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

4.         PRESENTATIONS

 

(1)        GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD (12.2.6)

 

The Mayor and Chair of the Budget Subcommittee were presented with the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2003 for the Town of Markham.  Joel Lustig, Director of Financial and Client Services presented this award which recognizes excellence in governmental accounting and financial reporting throughout North America.

 

Mr. Lustig recognized his budget team:  Fuwing Wong, Manager, Financial Planning, Mark Visser, Manager of Strategy and Investments, Raj Raman, Senior Financial Analyst, Jennifer Nelson, Manager, Development Finance, Lorri Whetham, Senior Financial Analyst.  On behalf of Council, Mayor Cousens thanked Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti for his efforts as Chair of the Budget Subcommittee.  Deputy Mayor Scarpitti thanked members of the Budget Subcommittee: Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillors S. Daurio, E. Shapero, and K. Usman, as well as Mayor Cousens, Regional Councillor T. Wong, and Councillors G. McKelvey, and J. Heath.  He also thanked J. Livey, C.A.O., J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, J. Sales, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services, A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services, and M.F. Turner, Commissioner, Strategy, Innovation and Partnerships.

 

 

 

5.         DELEGATIONS

 

Council consented to add Delegation (1).

 

(1)        Marco Lorenti, Principal, Royal Crownet Development, in support of the request to defer consideration of the application for zoning by-law amendment submitted by 1305268 Ontario Inc. (Royal Crownet Developments) to permit 22 single family detached condominium dwellings at 9765 Kennedy Road.  He explained that more time is required for the applicant to work with staff. (Clause 5, Report No. 66) (10.5)

 

 


 

6(a)      REPORT NO. 65 - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (4, (5), and (9).

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That Report No. 65 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.

 

November 17, 2003

 

(1)        BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY BORROWING (7.0)
            Weblink   By-Law

 

That a by-law be brought forward for Council approval to authorize the temporary borrowing, if required, of an amount not to exceed $77,912,739 from January 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004 and $38,956,370 from October 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004 to meet the current expenditures of the Corporation until taxes are collected and other revenues are received.

(By-law 2003-320)

 

 

(2)        2004 INTERIM SPENDING AUTHORITY (7.4 & 7.5)  Weblink

 

That Council receive the report "2004 Interim Spending Authority", dated November 17, 2003;

 

And that Council approve pre-budget operating expenditures of up to 50% of the 2003 approved Operating Budget.

 

 

(3)        STORM SEWER RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH
            TOWN HOMES OF THE THORNHILL VILLAGE INC.,
            300 JOHN STREET, THORNHILL (5.5 & 8.2)   Weblink

 

That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor with The Town Homes of the Thornhill Village Inc. for the relocation of the storm sewer required for Phase II of the Thornhill Community Centre Expansion.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        169-T-03 JENNINGS GATE ESTATES MUNICIPAL
            WATER SYSTEM TENDER AWARD (5.5)   Weblink

 

That the staff report entitled "169-T-03 Jennings Gate Estates Municipal Water System Tender Award" be received;


 

And that tender 169-T-03 Jennings Gate Estate, Municipal Water System be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Kapp Contracting Inc. in their tender amount of $928,602.71 inclusive of $80,000 contingency and 7% GST ($893,888.59 inclusive of $80,000.00 contingency and 3% GST);

 

And that the Jennings Gate Estates Municipal Water System proceed and the total cost of the work in the estimated amount of $1,047,290 be recovered by imposing an equal fee against each of the property owners abutting the works in accordance with Section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001;

 

And that the cost for construction, engineering, easements and all related administration costs at a total estimated amount of $1,047,290 be front-ended by the Town from the Waterworks reserve and recovered from the benefiting property owners with appropriate interest;

 

And that any cash compensation from the Region of York be considered as funding contribution to the Town or property owners and the total project cost be adjusted accordingly; and that Regional Council be requested to respond to the residents' proposal before the end of December, 2003;

 

And that the actual construction cost, the easement cost, all the engineering and related administrative and financing costs front-ended by the Town form part of the total project cost and recovered in accordance with the requirements of Section 391 of the Municipal Act and the by-law approved by Council;

 

And that the necessary Fee By-law and other necessary documents for the Jennings Gate Estates Municipal Water System be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001;

 

And that the contract with Mitchell Hatt & Associates Inc. be extended in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 143-2000, Section 14 (1)(c) which states "…the extension of an existing contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial".  The extended contract will provide site supervision and contract administration services for the project at an estimated cost of $50,000;

 

And that Town staff meet with residents and the contractor to determine the preferred locations of the private service connections (stubs).

 

CARRIED

 

 

(5)        TOWN OF MARKHAM AND LONGO BROTHERS FRUIT
            MARKETS INC. PILOT COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP (12.2.6, 5.7 & 6.0)
            Weblink

 

That the partnership, previously reviewed and discussed with Council on June 10, 2003 and approved in principle by the Community Services and Environment Committee on July 3, 2003 be formally approved by Council;


 

And that the Community Partnership Agreement between Longo's and the Town of Markham be accepted and signed by the proper authorities at the Town of Markham and be in a form that is satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;

 

And that the Manager of Community Partnerships be responsible for implementing, arranging servicing of the partnership as outlined in the legal agreement attached to the staff report entitled "Town of Markham and Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. Pilot Community Partnership" as Appendix A;

 

And that Council approve the partnership for a 15-month period to allow for a one year event cycle, proper re-evaluation and the opportunity to include the partnership as part of a "Request for Interest" (RFI) in 2005;

 

And that a new "Partnership" reserve account be established;

 

And that the Longo's Partnership revenue be applied to this reserve account and be redirected as per the resolution established by the Community Services and Environment Committee on July 3, 2003, to the Town of Markham's Clean Air Initiatives;

 

And that the artwork for new logo placement on the Toyota Prius Hybrid Vehicle be approved and the Manager of Community Partnerships oversee the application of Corporate and Partner Logos.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(6)        SARS RECOVERY PROGRAM UPDATE ((7.6 & 16.24, 13.4.4)   Weblink

 

That the report entitled "SARS Recovery Program Update" be received;

 

And that the $90,500 expended in 2003 be the maximum amount for the SARS Recovery Program;

 

And that the Markham Hotel Consortium has until June, 2004 to implement key aspects of their July 4, 2003 proposal to SERTF, (SARS Economic Recovery Task Force), with the $30,000 already disbursed by the Town, or the funds are to be returned to the Town;

 

And that if York Region's funds are not committed by calendar year end, then the Markham Hotel Consortium has to immediately secure matching funds from another partner(s).  If they are unable to find matching funds then Markham Council has the right to request the return of any unspent funds.

 

 

(7)        DRAGON BALL 2004 - YEE HONG COMMUNITY
            WELLNESS FOUNDATION (12.2.6)  Weblink

 

That the Town of Markham purchase 8 tickets to the Dragon Ball on Saturday, January 24, 2004.


 

(8)        CHINESE NEW YEAR 2004 CELEBRATION
            JANUARY 25-26, 2004 - MARKHAM CIVIC CENTRE (12.2.6)

 

That approval be granted to the organizers of the Chinese New Year 2004 Celebration to hold the event at the Markham Civic Centre and the Markham Theatre on January 25 and 26, 2004;

 

And that staff be requested to report back on financial considerations, and safety and security issues related to the event.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(9)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
            COMMITTEE MEETING – NOVEMBER 17, 2003 (16.0)

 

That the Finance & Administrative Committee minutes dated November 17, 2003 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6(b)      REPORT NO. 66 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (3) and (5).

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That Report No. 66 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

November 18, 2003

 

(1)        ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS
(REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65M-3349 AND 65M-3327)
ENGINEERING FILE # 2116 PHASE III AND # 3064 (10.7) Weblink

 

That the services in Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3349 and 65M-3327, be accepted;

 

And that by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these subdivisions and to establish each of the roads within the residential subdivisions as a public highway of the Town of Markham;


 

And that the Community Services Commission assume the responsibility for operating and maintaining the infrastructure within the Subdivisions as part of the Town’s system;

 

And that acceptance of the Subdivisions be taken into consideration in future operating budgets;

 

And that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law # 106-71, by including compulsory stop to the indicated streets, be approved;

 

And that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law # 105-71, by including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour for the streets indicated, be approved;

 

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms of the Subdivision Agreements, subject to confirmation from the Director of Engineering that the final two year guarantee periods have been completed.

(By-laws 2003-321 to 2003-324)

 

 

(2)        DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
THE PETER PIKE HOUSE, 9451 9TH LINE
AND THE WILLIAM GRANT HOUSE, 7006 16TH AVENUE
14400106 ONTARIO INC. /METRUS DEVELOPMENT INC. (16.11.3)  Weblink

 

That Heritage Markham’s recommendation to designate the Peter Pike House at 9451 9th Line and the William Grant House at 7006 16th 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 this property.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
THE CAPTAIN ROBERT REESOR HOUSE, 8042 REESOR ROAD
(16.11.3)    Weblink

 

That Heritage Markham’s recommendation to designate the Captain Robert Reesor House at 8042 Reesor Road 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;


 

And that the Province of Ontario be requested to enter into a heritage conservation easement agreement with the Town, prior to the transfer of the property from Provincial ownership.

 

DEFERRED

(See following motion to defer)

 

 

            Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

            Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

            That Clause (3) be amended to defer consideration of the designation of the Captain Robert Reesor House at 8042 Reesor Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and refer it to the December 16, 2003 Council meeting.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        DUFFINS AND CARRUTHERS CREEK WATERSHED PLAN
MI.424 (5.7)   Weblink

 

That the staff report entitled “Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan” dated November 18, 2003, be received;

And that the Town endorse in principle the Watershed Plan for Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek, recognizing further clarification is required with respect to implementation mechanisms, funding arrangements, Provincial Technical Guidelines for the Oak Ridges Moraine and emerging Provincial Source Protection policies;

 

And that staff continue to work co-operatively with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Region of York and other municipalities, agencies, residents and stakeholders, as appropriate, to implement the Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan within the Town of Markham;

 

And further that the staff work cooperatively with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in developing an appropriate implementation body to oversee the long-term implementation of the recommendations within the Watershed Plan.

 

CARRIED

 


 

(5)        1305268 ONTARIO INC. (ROYAL CROWNET DEVELOPMENTS)
9765 KENNEDY ROAD, BERCZY VILLAGE COMMUNITY
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT
22 SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED CONDOMINIUM DWELLINGS
(ZA.03-115678)(10.5)  Weblink

 

That correspondence from James Okawa of Brutto Land Management Consulting, representing the 1305268 Ontario Inc., requesting deletion of the application by 1305268 Ontario Inc. (Royal Crownet Developments), File ZA.03-115678, for 9765 Kennedy Road from the agenda, be received;

 

And that the application by 1305268 Ontario Inc. (Royal Crownet Developments) for 9765 Kennedy Road be deferred as requested by the applicant, to allow the submission of a revised proposal to address the concerns outlined in the staff report dated November 18, 2003.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

            Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

            That Clause (5) be amended to delete the words in paragraph 2 “…to Council on November 25, to allow the applicant to attend and explain why a further deferral is warranted.” and replace them with “…as requested by the applicant, to allow the submission of a revised proposal to address the concerns outlined in the staff report dated November 18, 2003.”

 

CARRIED

 

 

(6)        MARKHAM CENTRE
FINAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES (10.8)  Weblink

 

That the final Performance Measures Document – The Markham Centre Vision for Sustainability and Smart Growth, dated October 31, 2003, and attached to the staff report dated November 18, 2003 as Appendix A, be endorsed by Council and appended to the Markham Centre Secondary Plan (OPA 21).

 


 

(7)        REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ENDORSEMENT FOR THE
TOWN OF MARKHAM TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH METRUS DEVELOPMENT INC. REGARDING
A PARCEL OF INDUSTRIAL LAND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE
OF MARKLAND STREET SOUTH OF HILLMOUNT DRIVE (SA 00 243887)
(10.7)   Weblink

 

That the report entitled “Request for Council Endorsement for the Town of Markham to enter into a development agreement with Metrus Development Inc. regarding a parcel of industrial land located on the west side of Markland Street south of Hillmount Drive”, File SA 00 243887; be received;

 

And that Council direct staff to prepare a development agreement, to be executed by the Town of Markham and Metrus Development Inc. which will address, among other things, the required land dedications, road construction, public works, financial requirements and securities associated with the registration of the reference plan on the subject lands, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services, CAO and Town Solicitor;

 

And further that the Town not take title to the public use lands on the reference plan (i.e. roads and environmental buffer) until such time as the required development agreement has been executed to the satisfaction of the Town.

 

 

(8)        19TH AVENUE HYDROGEOLOGICAL STUDY (5.3)   Weblink

 

That the staff report dated November 18, 2003, entitled "19th Avenue Hydrogeological Study" be received;

 

And that the Region of York be requested to collect additional ground water level data within the shallow monitoring wells in the vicinity of 19th Avenue prior to proceeding with dewatering for Phase II;

 

And that Paul Jankowski, Director of Transportation and Works Department at the Region of York be advised accordingly.

 

 

(9)        NINTH LINE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED AND HUMBOLD
PROPERTIES LIMITED, 9642 9TH LINE
PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND IMPLEMENTING
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT, GREENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY
(SU 02 117632 (19TM-02013), ZA 02 117695)(10.5, 10.7)    Weblink

 

That the first phase (330 units) of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02013 (SU 02 117632) located north of Castlemore Avenue, west of 9th Line, proposed by Ninth Line Developments Limited and Humbold Properties Limited, be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix 'A' attached to the staff report dated November 18, 2003;


 

And that zoning application (ZA 02 117695) to amend By-laws 304-87, as amended, and 177-96, as amended, submitted by Ninth Line Developments Limited and Humbold Properties Limited, for lands located north of Castlemore Avenue, west of 9th Line, be approved and the implementing Zoning By-laws attached as Appendix 'B' to the staff report dated November 18, 2003, that includes an “H” (Hold) provision for the second phase of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02013 (299 units), be enacted;

 

And that the applicant provide to the Town the 30% payment of the required subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 170-2000);

 

And that water supply allocation for 300 units be granted to Ninth Line Developments Limited and Humbold Properties Limited subject to written confirmation from the Trustee of the Greensborough Developers’ Group that water supply has been made available from the total allocation granted to the Greensborough Community by the Town;

 

And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate water supply allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner;

 

And that the Region of York be advised of the sewage and water supply allocation for this development;

 

And that the conditions of draft approval (Appendix ‘C’ attached to the staff report dated November 18, 2003) for the second phase of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02013 (SU 02 117632) (299 units) located north of Castlemore Avenue, east of the GO Transit rail corridor, proposed by Ninth Line Developments Limited and Humbold Properties Limited, be endorsed by Council and that Council approve and enact a Delegation By-law (Appendix ‘D’ attached to the staff report dated November 18, 2003) to allow for the draft approval for the second phase of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02013 to be delegated to the Commissioner of Development Services, with such issuance to occur when additional water allocation is confirmed by the Region of York and allocated to the Greensborough Secondary Plan area;

 

And that the conditions of draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-20003 (Ninth Line Developments Limited) dated January 22, 2001 and signed by the Director of Planning, be amended to reflect the transfer of all water allocation for that plan (25 units) to this draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02013-Phase 1;

 

And that the subdivision agreement for registered plan of subdivision 65M-3642 (Greensborough Town Centre Limited) be amended to reflect the transfer of water allocation for 34 units to this draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02013 - Phase 1 (5 units) and draft approved plan of subdivision 19T-95011 (Pam Grey Holdings) (29 units);


 

And that Ninth Line Developments Limited and Humbold Properties Limited, and Greensborough Town Centre Limited enter into agreements with the Town to prohibit pre-sales of units for which water allocation has not been granted within draft approved plan of subdivision 19TM-20003, registered plan of subdivision 65M-3642 and Phase 2 of the proposed plan of subdivision until water allocation is confirmed by the Region of York and assigned by the Town, in accordance with the Town's water allocation policy, as amended from time to time;

 

And that a Public Meeting be held to consider an application submitted by Ninth Line Developments Limited and Humbold Properties Limited and Greensborough Town Centre Limited to add an ‘H’ (Hold) provision relating to water allocation to the existing zoning for draft approved plan of subdivision 19TM-20003 (Ninth Line Developments Ltd.) and to amend the existing ‘H’ (Hold) provision for Plan 65M-3642 with respect to water allocation;

 

And that the required amendment to the conditions of draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-20003 (Ninth Line Developments Limited), amendment to the subdivision agreement for registered plan of subdivision 65M-3642 (Greensborough Town Centre Limited), agreements with the Town to prohibit pre-sales of units within draft approved plan of subdivision 19TM-20003, registered plan of subdivision 65M-3642 and Phase 2 of the proposed plan of subdivision and the addition of an ‘H’ (Hold) provision relating to water allocation for the zoning for draft approved plan of subdivision 19TM-20003 shall have been completed to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services prior to the Director of Planning and Urban Design signing the final draft approval for Phase 1 of the draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02013.

(By-laws 2003-325 to 2003-327)

 

 

(10)      UTILITY MANAGEMENT (10.0)    Weblink

 

That the YDUCG Model Utility Procedures Manual, to provide a consistent guideline for the installation of utilities in the Town’s right-of-ways, be adopted;

 

And that staff from the Operations and Asset Management Department be authorized to continue to participate in the York/Durham Municipalities Utility Coordination Group as stewards of the manual;

 

And that staff report back to Council whenever there are revisions to the manual representing significant policy changes;

 

And that staff be authorized to update the Utility Procedures Manual, as required, in consultation with the York/Durham Municipal Coordinating Group, Utility Companies and the Urban Development Industry;

 

And that the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services, CAO and Town Solicitor be authorized to negotiate Municipal Access Agreements with the utility companies for a term of 5 years and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements;


 

And that in accordance with the Markham Core Services Review, responsibility for the management of utility coordination and municipal access agreements be transferred from the Engineering Department (Development Services Commission) to the Operations and Asset Management Department (Community and Fire Services Commission).

 

 

(11)      OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
            COMMITTEE MEETING – NOVEMBER 18, 2003 (16.0)    Weblink

 

That the Development Services Committee minutes dated November 18, 2003 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

7.         MOTIONS

 

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

 

(1)        APPRECIATION TO STAFF (12.2.6)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That sincere thanks and appreciation be extended to staff of the Town of Markham for their hard work over the past three years.

 

CARRIED

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

 

 

 

(2)        APPRECIATION TO REGIONAL COUNCILLOR
            GORDON LANDON (12.2.6)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That appreciation be extended to Regional Councillor Gordon Landon for his twenty-three years of dedicated service on Markham Council.

 

CARRIED

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

 

 

 

8.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

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

 

Received

245-2003         Richard Talbot, President, The Unionville Villagers Association - Forwarding concerns with respect to the restaurant named Wild Wing Pub located at 20 Fred Varley Drive, Units 8, 9 & 20 applying for a liquor licence for its outdoor and indoor premises. (3.21)

 

Referred to all Members of Council

246-2003         Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Chauhan’s Fine Indian Cuisine, 323 Denison Street, Markham (indoor). (3.21)

 

247-2003         Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Granny’s Fish and Chips, 126 Clark Avenue, Unit 4, Thornhill. (indoor). (3.21)

 

248-2003         Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Boston Pizza, 1020 Warden Avenue, Markham (indoor & outdoor). (3.21)

 

249-2003         Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Peaktop Restaurant Inc., 3235 Highway 7 east, Unit 17, Markham (indoor). (3.21)

 

250-2003         Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Tsukiji Sushi Village, 58-60 Main Street, Markham (indoor). (3.21)

 

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services and Town Solicitor

251-2003         Colin Alston, Alston Associates Inc. - Appealing to the Ontario Municipal Board with respect to By-law 2003-312.  The subject by-law is regarding the application submitted by Dogeden for zoning amendment to permit a service commercial use at 60 Bullock Drive. (Clause 6, Report No. 63, 2003) (10.5)

 

252-2003         Peter C. Williams, Shibley Righton Barristers & Solicitors and Ontario Municipal Board - Advising that the appeal submitted by York Catholic District School Board regarding the application for Cornell Rouge Development Corporation (19TM-030006) was withdrawn. (10.7, 10.5 & 13.13)


 

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services

253-2003         Gail Sussman, Ontario Realty Corporation - Advising that the Town of Markham does not have the approval of Ontario Realty Corporation to proceed with the designation of The Captain Robert Reesor House, 8042 Reesor Road and requesting that the matter be deferred to provide them with an opportunity to review the designation. (16.11.3)
(Clause 3, Report No. 66, 2003)

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

9.         OTHER BUSINESS

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That Clause (1) - Other Business be received and adopted.

 

(1)        9404 HIGHWAY 48 DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV
OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
THE MENNO RAYMER HOUSE (16.11.3) Weblink

 

That the letter dated 24 September from Mr. Brian Bunting, on behalf of Ms. Susan Waddington submitting objections to the designation of the above listed property as a property of architectural and/or historic interest or value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter 0.18, be received and such matter be referred to the Conservation Review Board for a hearing and report.

(Clause 1, Report No. 60, 2003)

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

10.       BY-LAWS

 

Council consented to separate the question on By-law 2003-337 and to add By-law 2003-338.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That By-laws 2003-320 to 2003-336 and 2003-338 be given three readings and enacted.


 

Three Readings

BY-LAW 2003-320    A by-law to authorize the temporary borrowing, if required, of an amount not to exceed $77,912,739 from January 1, 2004 to September 30, 2004 and $38,956,370 from October 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004 to meet the current expenditures of the Corporation until taxes are collected and other revenues are received.
(Clause 1, Report No. 65, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-321    A by-law to establish streets laid out in according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3349 as public highway (Cedar-Erin Developments Inc., Part of Lot 17, Concession 4 - Renberg Drive; Pembrooke Road; Vandermeer Drive.)
(Clause 1, Report No. 66, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-322    A by-law to establish streets laid out in according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3327 as public highway (Rouge Fairways Development Corp., Part of Lots 3 and 4, Concession 8 - Song Bird Drive; Lemsford Drive; Norbury Drive; River Forest Street; Rouge Fairway Street.)
(Clause 1, Report No. 66, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-323    A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71, as amended (65M-3349 and 65M-3327 - to include compulsory stops.)
(Clause 1, Report No. 66, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-324    A by-law to amend Speed By-law 105-71, as amended (65M-3349 and 65M-3327 - to include a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour.)
(Clause 1, Report No. 66, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-325    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Ninth Line Developments Ltd. and Humbold Properties Ltd., 9642 Ninth Line, Plan of Subdivision 19TM-02013, Part of Lot 19, Concession 8 - To delete the subject lands from the designated area of By-law 304-87, and add them to the designated area of By-law 177-96 to permit the development of a draft plan of subdivision.)
(Clause 9, Report No. 66, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-326    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Ninth Line Developments Ltd. and Humbold Properties Ltd., 9642 Ninth Line, Plan of Subdivision 19TM-02013, Part of Lot 19, Concession 8 - To permit the development of a draft plan of subdivision.)
(Clause 9, Report No. 66, 2003)


 

BY-LAW 2003-327    A by-law to provide for the Delegation of Draft Approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-02013 (Phase 2) - Ninth Line Developments Limited and Humbold Properties.)
(Clause 9, Report No. 66, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-328    A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 118 (Chiavatti Developments Ltd. & Bramblewell Developments Ltd., southeast corner of Highway 7 & Swansea Road - To permit eight semi-detached residential units.)
(Clause 10, Report No. 63, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-329    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 134-79, as amended (Chiavatti Developments Ltd. & Bramblewell Developments Ltd., southeast corner of Highway 7 & Swansea Road - To delete subject lands from the designated area of Zoning By-law 134-79, as amended so that the lands may be included under Zoning By-law 122-72, as amended to permit eight semi-detached residential units.)
(Clause 10, Report No. 63, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-330    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 122-72, as amended (Chiavatti Developments Ltd. & Bramblewell Developments Ltd., southeast corner of Highway 7 & Swansea Road - To permit eight semi-detached residential units, subject to a holding provision.)
(Clause 10, Report No. 63, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-331    A by-law to amend Licensing Committee By-law 203-1999 (Amendment to the committee composition.)
(Clause 3, Report No. 55, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-332    A by-law to repeal Part Lot Control Exemption By-law 327-97 (Monarch Construction Ltd., Lots 12 to 32, Plan 65M-3171.)

 

BY-LAW 2003-333    A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Part of Block 251, Plan 65M-3390, designated as Part 12, Plan 65R-23109 - Courtfield Crescent.)

 

BY-LAW 2003-334    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Read Eastern Capital (Offshore) Canada Inc., northwest corner of Denison Street and Middlefield Road, Block 114, Plan 65M-2654.)

 

BY-LAW 2003-335    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (1522233 Ontario Inc., Lot 4, Plan 65M-3575, north east corner of Saddlecreek Drive and Galleria Parkway, Leitchcroft Planning District - To remove the (H) Hold provision.)


 

BY-LAW 2003-336    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Humbold Properties Ltd., 27 Kingsmill Court, Lot 1, Plan 65M-3697 - To remove the (H) Hold provision.)

 

BY-LAW 2003-338    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Tenstone Developments Inc., Blocks 3, 4 and 5, Part of Lot 11, Concession 4 - To remove the (H) Hold provision.)
(Committee of the Whole Motion - November 25, 2003)

 

CARRIED

 

 

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Council recessed at the hour of 7:32 p.m. and reconvened at the hour of 9:25 p.m. to report out on Committee of the Whole items 4, 5, and 6.

 

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10.       BY-LAWS - cont'd

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That By-law 2003-337 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

BY-LAW 2003-337    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of November 25, 2003.
(Council Meeting No. 21, 2003)

 

 


 

11.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

CARRIED

 

 

Council adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK                    DON COUSENS, MAYOR

 

(Signed)

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