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                                                                                        2001-06-12 - 7:00 p.m.

COUNCIL MINUTES  Council Chamber, Civic Centre

Meeting No. 13

 

(Canada Room)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, 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. (13)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

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

(1)     Tax Rate Report (See By-law 2001-143)

(2)     Street Musicians

(3)     R2000 Funding

(4)     Complementary Health

(5)     10 Black Cherry

(6)     Job Evaluation Report - Review of Compensation for CUPE Local 905, Inside Unit

(7)     Ontario Heritage Foundation - Nomination For Heritage Community Recognition Program

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on June 12, 2001 at 7:10 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre.  His Worship Mayor D. Cousens presided.

 

 

 

(Council Chambers)

COUNCIL

 

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, 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. (13)

 


 

STAFF

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

G. Whicher, Assistant Town Solicitor

A. Wolfe, Commissioner of Community Services

A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

M.F. Turner, Commissioner of Development Services

B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant

J. Sales, Fire Chief

S. Birrell, Town Clerk

J. Harrison, Manager, Secretariat Services

J. Baird, Director of Planning

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to the request for street name approval by Tri-Lag Corporation Ltd., by nature of being the solicitor for the present owner, Kindwin Markham, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

(Clause (1) - Report No. 44, 2001 - Development Services Committee

 

 

 

2.         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole and the Chairman report.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

Mayor D. Cousens reported the following motions passed at the Committee of the Whole meeting:

 

 

(1)        2001 TAX RATES AND LEVY BY-LAW (7.3)

 

That a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling $315,782,975, required by the Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, Boards of Education, and to provide for the mailing of notices requesting payment of taxes for the year 2001, be approved;

 

And That the Treasurer be authorized to set tax instalment due dates later this year for the 2001 levy against the non-residential classes.

CARRIED


 

 

(2)        RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BUDGET COMMITTEE
            2001 TAX RATES (7.3)

 

That, as recommended by the Budget Committee, a phase-in of tax increases and decreases for 2001 for the residential, farm and managed forests class resulting from the 2001 reassessment not be supported;

 

And That a tax deferral program resulting from the 2001 reassessment for low income seniors and disabled be supported;

 

And That a tax rebate program for registered charities resulting from the 2001 reassessment be supported;

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        STREET MUSICIANS (2.0)                                                                                                 

 

Whereas a request has been received from students at Brother Andre CHS to perform music as a band on Main Street, Unionville and in public areas such as Toogood Pond and the Art Gallery Courtyards in concert with the artists during Festival weekends;

 

And whereas currently there is no provision for street musicians;

 

And Whereas the Unionville B.I.A. concurs with this type of activity;

 

Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the request to perform on Main Street Unionville, in public areas such as Toogood Pond and the Art Gallery courtyards, be approved as a pilot project for 2001 only and that each applicant be required to enter into an agreement, satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, which shall contain the following conditions:

  • An indemnity clause saving the Town harmless in the event of damage, theft or loss
  • Location and timing to be subject to approval by the B.I.A.
  • Art Gallery Courtyard License to be approved by the Manager of the Art Gallery

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        R'2000 FUNDING (16.37 & 7.6)

 

That the verbal update from Regional Councillor G. Landon, Chair, R'2000 Board of Directors with respect to the R'2000 Conference held in June 2000, be received and the matter be referred to staff for information and a draft audited financial statement to be provided at a Finance & Administrative Committee meeting.

CARRIED

 


 

(5)        COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE ESTABLISHMENTS (2.0)

 

That a public meeting be held on July 9, 2001 on complementary health care services in order to consider proposed amendments to their current exemption from the Body-Rub licensing regulations;

 

And further that the notice of public meeting include the fact that Council will consider enacting a closure time of between 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. effective July 10, 2001, for premises engaged in the provision of complementary health care services.

CARRIED

 

 

(6)        UNIT 9 115 APPLECREEK BOULEVARD
             – LICENSING HEARING (2.0)

 

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

"That the Body-Rub Parlour Owner’s Licence No. 228138, issued pursuant to Body-Rub Parlour By-law 116-98, in the names of Myung OK Kim and Joe D’Amico cob as “Studio 9”, located at Unit 9, 115 Apple Creek Blvd. and the Body-Rub Parlour Operator’s Licence No. 58, issued, pursuant to Body-Rub Parlour By-law 116-98, in the name of Myung Kim, be revoked;

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

(7)        JOB EVALUATION REPORT - REVIEW OF
COMPENSATION FOR CUPE LOCAL 905, INSIDE UNIT (11.0)

 

That the recommendation by William M. Mercer Limited on the outcome of its Review of Compensation for Cupe 905 Inside Unit and Outside Unit be received;

 

And That based on that Review, the salary structure for Cupe 905 Inside Unit be approved effective July 1, 2001, and at such later date, if and when it is appropriate, the Cupe 905 Outside Unit be approved for implementation.

CARRIED

 


 

(8)        ONTARIO HERITAGE FOUNDATION - NOMINATION 
            FOR HERITAGE COMMUNITY RECOGNITION (12.2.6)

 

That the following names be submitted to the Ontario Heritage Foundation's Heritage Community Recognition Program 2001 as follows:

            Built Heritage                -Ken Hoyle

            Cultural Heritage           -Marian Matthias

            Natural Heritage           -Lorne Smith

CARRIED

 

 

(9)        SCIBERRAS ROAD OMB UPDATE (5.10)

 

That the verbal update from the Commissioner of Development Services and the confidential memorandum dated June 11, 2001 from the Town Solicitor with respect to Sciberras Road OMB hearing, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 22, 2001 (16.0)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 22, 2001, be adopted.

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         PRESENTATIONS

 

(1)        OLDER ADULTS IN ACTION -
PRESENTATION OF CHEQUE (12.2.6)

 

Mr. John Milligan, President of the Older Adults in Action, was in attendance to present a cheque to Council for $15,000 to be applied against the operating costs of the Water Street Seniors Centre.  The following members of the Board were also in attendance.

 

George Swartele, 1st Vice President

Jim Penny, Vice President Planning

Shirley Brandon, Assistant Treasurer

Bert Harris, Director.

 


 

(2)        DISTRIBUTION OF UNITED WAY OF
YORK REGION FUNDING (12.2.6)


The Chief Administrative Officer updated Council on the 2000 United Way Campaign.

 

 

(3)        MARKHAM TOASTMASTERS - MR. JAMES NG (12.2.6)

 

Council congratulated Mr. James Ng, a member of Markham Toastmasters, who recently won the International Speech contest at the District Level and will be competing at the Regional Level in Ohio.

 

 

(4)        MILLIKEN MILLS BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE (12.2.6)

 

Councillor A. Chiu presented a cheque to the Town of Markham in the amount of $1840.00 from the sale of topsoil in the community, such funds to be used for flower baskets throughout the Milliken Mills community.

 

 

(5)        BUILDING STANDARDS DEPARTMENT (12.2.6)

 

Regional Councillor G. Landon presented to the Commissioner of Development Services a plaque received at the FCM Conference held in Banff, Alberta by the Town of Markham from ACT, Affordability Choice Today, for the Building Standards Department's 'Client Performance Project'.

 

 

 

5.         DEPUTATIONS

 

The Assistant Town Solicitor advised that Mr. Frank Alafano, Counsel for the owners of Studio 9, who was in attendance at the Committee of the Whole meeting at 6:30 p.m. had advised that he did not wish to speak to Council with respect to the report of the Licencing Committee. (2.0)

 

(1)        Randy Edwards, The Frank Cowan Company Limited clarifying the Town's insurance for community festivals. (4.0)

 

(2)        Mr. Paul Young, 206 Carlton Road, Unionville with respect to Clause (14) of Report No. 42 of the Finance & Administrative Committee. (5.17, 8.1 & 8.7)

 

(3)        Mr. Miro Rak, 8303 Warden Avenue, Markham with respect to Clause (14) of Report No. 42 of the Finance & Administrative Committee. (5.17, 8.1 & 8.7)


 

(4)        Mr. John Williams of 14 Sandpiper Key Way, Markham, with respect to Clause 23 contained in the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on June 5th, 2001 pertaining to Di Iorio Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-Law Amendments. (10.5 & 10.7)

 

 

 

6(a)      REPORT NO. 41 - CONSENT

 

Council consented to separate Clause (1), Report No. 41 - Consent.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That Report No. 41 - Consent be received and adopted.

 

(1)        UNIONVILLE ROARING TWENTIES
GARDEN PARTY - SPECIAL OCCASION PERMIT
(FORMER UNIONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL) (3.21)

 

That the request from the President of Affinity Marketing Concepts for a special occasion permit to operate a beer garden adjacent to the new band shell located at Varley Road and Main Street Unionville on Saturday, July 14, 2001 from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday July 15, 2001 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. during the new Unionville Roaring Twenties Garden Party, be referred to the Ward Councillor to act on the Town's behalf;

 

And that the Town of Markham recognizes the 'Unionville Roaring Twenties Garden Party' as a community festival and the organizers be required to submit to the town confirmation of liability insurance naming the Town as co-insured in the amount of $2,000,000.

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See Following Motion To Amend)

 

            Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

            Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

           That Clause (1) of Report No. 41 be referred to the Ward Councillor to act on the Town's behalf;

 

           And that the Town of Markham recognizes the 'Unionville Roaring Twenties Garden Party' as a community festival and the organizers be required to submit to the town confirmation of liability insurance naming the Town as co-insured in the amount of $2,000,000.

 

CARRIED


 

(2)        MARKHAM VILLAGE FESTIVAL - REQUEST
            TO USE SIDEWALK AREA (3.21)

 

Whereas a request has been received from the Manager of the Markham Village BIA on behalf of a number of restaurants on Main Street Markham to extend their serving area out into the street during the Markham Village Festival on Friday, June 15, 2001 and Saturday, June 16, 2001;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the Markham Village Festival is a community festival and the Town of Markham has no objection to the following restaurants extending their serving area over the sidewalk during the Markham Village Festival, subject to compliance with all applicable by-laws, regulations and the Town's requirements for Special Occasion Permits with respect to temporary facilities and subject to shared police presence after 4:00 p.m. each day:

-The Duchess of Markham, 53 Main Street Markham North, Markham

-Red Hot Bistro, 144 Main Street Markham North, Markham

-The Fox & Fiddle, 144 Main Street Markham North, Markham

-Al Dente Restaurant, 39 Main Street Markham North, Markham.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6(b)      REPORT NO. 42 - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (1) and (4), Report No. 42 - Finance & Administrative Committee.

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

That Report No. 42 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.

 

June 4, 2001

(1)        GRANTS POLICY/CELEBRATE MARKHAM (7.6)

 

That the following Grants be approved for 2001

 

CORE:

·        Unionville Home Society                             $25,000

·        Victoria Square Community Centre     3,000

·        Box Grove Community Centre                        3,000

·        Cedar Grove Community Centre          3,000

·        Mayor's Youth Task Force                 19,000


 

CELEBRATING MARKHAM:

 

·        Unionville Festival                           $ 5,000

·        Markham Festival                                          5,000

·        Thornhill Festival                                            5,000

·        Canada Day Celebrations                            30,000 (Approved May 22, 2001)

·        Santa Claus Parade                                    10,000 (Approved April 2, 2001)

·        Milliken Mills Children's Festival     10,000

 

And that the request for a grant from the York Region Ontario Senior Games be approved in the amount of $500.00;

 

And that a grant in the amount of $500.00 be approved for the Markham Lawn Bowling Club;

 

And that to maintain consistency, the following members form a sub-committee to recommend guidelines for other grants:

 

            Councillor S. Daurio and Councillor J. Heath

 

And that the sub-committee make enquires to determine if the Markham Jazz Festival is a commercial venture and whether sponsorship includes an advertisement.

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See Following Motion To Amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor J. Heath

            Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

            That Clause (1) of Report No. 42 be amended to provide for a grant in the amount of $500.00 be approved for the Markham Lawn Bowling Club.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        CORE SERVICES REVIEW (7.0)     

 

That the following Council members be appointed to the Steering Committee for the Core Services Review to assist the consultant, the Chief Administrative Officer and the Commissioners:

            Councillor K. Usman

            Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

            Councillor S. Daurio

 


 

(3)        GENERAL INSURANCE RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
            RFP-049-01 (4.0)

 

That Frank Cowan Company Limited be awarded RFP 049-R-01 for General Insurance and Risk Management Program, for the period July 1, 2001 to December 31, 2003, under a rate stability agreement at the annual cost of $455,462.45 inclusive of all taxes (GST is exempt on insurance), for a total award of $1,140,527.89, representing the best overall value for the program;

 

And that the 2001 portion of the contract be funded from 2001 Corporate Items Operating Budget account no. 840-840-5550, in the amount of $455,462.45.

 

 

(4)        FINAL REPORT - REVIEW OF THE PROPERTY ASSESSMENT
            PROCESS (BEAUBIEN REPORT) AND BILL 45 "RESPONSIBLE
            CHOICES FOR GROWTH AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
            (2001 BUDGET), 2001  (7.1)

 

That the report "Final Report-Review of the Property Assessment Process (Beaubien Report) and Bill 45 "Responsible Choices for Growth and Accountability Act" (2001 Provincial Budget), 2001" be received for information;

 

And that the 19 recommendations included in the Review of the Property Assessment Process (Beaubien Report) be endorsed in principle with the following amendments:

 

·        That Beaubien Recommendation #1 be amended to state "The OPAC 15 member Board of Directors should be reconstituted to improve accountability to property taxpayers and create a balance of municipal, property taxpayer and provincial interests, with ten municipal representatives, three property taxpayer representatives and two provincial representatives."

 

·        That Beaubien Recommendation #2 be amended to state "The Minister of Finance should invite the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to nominate 28 potential Board members from whom 10 should be appointed to the Board and that in the event the Commission's recommendations are endorsed, municipal funding of OPAC be proportionate to municipal representation on the Board."

 

·        That Beaubien Recommendation #3 be amended to state "Three taxpayer representatives reflecting the range of property class interests should be appointed by the Minister of Finance in consultation with taxpayer and sectoral organizations."

 

·        That Beaubien Recommendation #10 be deleted and the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation Act continue to allow the potential for municipalities to opt out of OPAC."

 

·        That Beaubien Recommendation #12 be deleted and replaced with "A review be undertaken to identify the potential financial implications of the awarding of costs to taxpayer appellants."


 

·        That Beaubien Recommendation #18 be amended to state "Pending the conclusion of this review, it is recommended that the assessed value for golf course properties returned on the 2001 Assessment Roll be retained, and that any adjustments in value result from the review and normal appeal process."

 

And that the Town of Markham submit a request to the Province of Ontario to participate in the consultation process for the proposed Heritage property sub-class;

 

And that this recommendation be circulated to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Minister of Finance and the three local M.P.P.'s.

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See Following Motion To Amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor J. Heath

            Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

            That Clause (4) of Report No. 42 be amended to correct the second bullet point to reflect that municipal funding of OPAC will be proportionate to municipal representation on the Board.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(5)        CANCELLATION, REDUCTION OR REFUND
            OF TAXES UNDER SECTIONS 442 AND 443 OF THE
            MUNICIPAL ACT (7.1.13 & 7.1.14)

 

That the taxes in the amount of $90,113.67 (Section 442 in   the amount of $57,428.25 and Section 443 in the amount of $32,626.76) be adjusted; Town portion estimated to be $21,862.28;

 

And that the associated penalty and interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments;

 

And that the Treasurer be directed to adjust the Collector's Roll.

 

 

(6)        APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION TO BY-LAW 218-89  
NOISE CONTROL BY-LAW - THE REMINGTON GROUP
- WARDEN AVENUE, NORTH OF 407 (2.10)

 

That exemption to the Noise Control By-law, By-law 218-89, as amended, be given to the Remington Group Inc. for utility construction across Warden Avenue, north of the 407 on June 15 to June 17 and June 22 to June 24, 2001, from 8:00 p.m. Friday to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, to service the new Motorola site;

 

And that the required advertisement be posted in the Markham Economist & Sun outlining the application for exemption.


 

(7)        RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT FOR ARMADALE
MONTESSORI SCHOOL AT THE ARMADALE COMMUNITY
CENTRE (8.2)

 

That the Lease Agreement between the Town of Markham and Armadale Montessori School Limited for premises at the Armadale Community Centre be renewed for a further term of one year;

 

And that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute an amended lease agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;

 

And that a clause be included in the lease agreement that any municipal taxes will be the responsibility of the tenant;

 

And further that the annual lease amount of $15,000 be approved.

 

 

(8)        RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT - 11 CHURCH STREET (8.2)         

 

That the lease renewal for 11 Church Street, Markham, between the Town of Markham and the Markham Guild of Village Crafts at no rent in return for the delivery of craft programming provided for a period of one (1) year commencing January 1, 2001, and expiring on December 31, 2001 be approved;

 

And that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the lease renewal in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

 

 

(9)        RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR FUNDING - MARKHAM
            LITTLE THEATRE  (6.2 & 6.5)

 

That relocation costs for the Markham Little Theatre in the amount of $23,112 be considered a grant request;

 

And that the Treasurer identify an appropriate funding source as the Grant Budget will be exceeded.

 

 

(10)      MARKHAVEN - GRANT REQUEST (7.6)

 

That the request from Markhaven's Building Fund Campaign to sponsor at the $2,000 level for Grandma's Run for Markhaven taking place on Saturday, September 8, 2001 at the corner of Parkway Avenue and Paramount Road be approved.

 


 

(11)      YORK CENTRAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION      
            ANNUAL GALA - 'THE MEXICAN BALL' -
            NOVEMBER 9, 2001 (12.2.6)

 

That approval be granted to purchase a table for 10 at a cost of $2,250.00 for the York Central Hospital Foundation Annual Gala  'The Mexican Ball' on Friday, November 9, 2001 at LeParc, Markham, such cost to be charged to Account No. 840-841-5840.

 

 

(12)      HYDRO - AMALCO (13.7)

 

That up to $90,000 be approved for a Due Diligence Review of the Amalco matters to be undertaken by senior partners of Deloitte & Touche;

 

And that Deloitte & Touche report to the Finance & Administrative Committee.

 

 

(13)      SHEILA RUTH INVESTMENTS LIMITED
            7700 BRIMLEY ROAD (8.5 & 8.2)

 

That the Town Solicitor be authorized to settle the matter of 1023440 Ontario Limited vs. the Town of Markham, 7700 Brimley Road, on the following basis:

 

(a)        the deposit of $10,000.00 be split evenly between the Town and the Purchaser;

(b)        both parties will pay their own legal expenses, and will exchange full and final releases; and

(c)        the parties will consent to an order discharging the certificate of pending litigation and dismiss the action without costs.

 

 

(14)      PROPOSED LAND EXCHANGE BETWEEN TOWN
            OF MARKHAM AND LEISUREWORLD INCORPORATED
            SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 7 AND WARDEN
            AVENUE (5.17, 8.1 & 8.7)

 

That By-law 206-2000, to stop-up and close a former portion of Highway 7 west of Warden Avenue, be provided third and final reading;

 

And that By-law 204-2000, to authorize the conveyance of a former portion of Highway 7 west of Warden Avenue to the adjacent landowner, Leisureworld Incorporated, be provided third and final reading;

 

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement satisfactory to the Town Solicitor which will convey a portion of the untravelled Highway 7 road allowance west of Warden Avenue to Leisureworld Incorporated, owner of the Embassy Suites Hotel, in return for Leisureworld providing to the Town the following:


 

·        The former Petro Canada site, now owned by Leisureworld, at the southwest corner of Highway 7 and Warden Avenue, to be used for public open space purposes; and,

·        A 3 metre strip of land along the entire southern boundary of the Embassy Suites Hotel property, to be used for the proposed Clegg Road extension to Warden Avenue; subject to the reservation of an easement in favour of Leisureworld for access and parking until Clegg Road is constructed; and,

·        A cash payment to the Town based on the difference in the land area of the respective parcels to be conveyed between the parties, after road widening, multiplied by the appraised land value ($625,000 per acre);

·        Leisureworld paying for all surveys, appraisals, land transfer taxes, and incidental costs relating to the land exchange;

 

And that the amendment to the site plan agreement for the extended-stay hotel on the Embassy Suites Hotel property include a provision for the reacquisition of the 3 m Clegg Road extension lands by Leisureworld, if not required for road purposes, subject to a cash payment to the Town equivalent to the land area of $625,000 per acre;

 

And that the conveyance of lands not be finalized until the final report on the decommissioning of the former Petro Canada site is submitted to the Town and accepted to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

And that the conveyance of the closed road allowance be subject to easements in favour of Markham Hydro and Bell Canada in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;

 

And that the lands identified as road widenings along Warden Avenue and Highway 7 be conveyed to the Region, at no cost, but held by the Town until such time as final requirements are confirmed by the Region through the environmental assessment process;

 

And that Council give notice of its intention to lift the "H" (holding) provision in By-law 165-80, as amended, on the subject lands, and that such by-law be enacted following the conveyance of the lands.

(See By-laws 2000-206 and 2000-204)

CARRIED

 

 

(15)      MEMORANDUM OF SETTLEMENT BETWEEN TOWN
            OF MARKHAM AND CUPE LOCAL 905, INSIDE UNIT (11.0)

 

That, as a result of the collective bargaining process, Council authorize the Mayor and the Town Clerk to execute an agreement, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, with C.U.P.E. Local 905 (Inside Unit), which shall include the following conditions:

 

·        Three year term of April 1, 2001 to March 31, 2004;


 

·        Wage Increases of:

2.0% effective April 1, 2001

2.0% effective April 1, 2002

0.5% effective October 1, 2002

2.0% effective April 1, 2003

0.5% effective October 1, 2003

 

·        Increase to shift premiums of:

10 cents per hour effective April 1, 2001

10 cents per hour effective April 1, 2002

05 cents per hour effective April 1, 2003;

 

And that Management, Council and non-union staff be provided with the same salary adjustments as C.U.P.E. Local 905 - Inside Unit, as appropriate;

 

And that the $410,000 required to fund this increase in 2001 has been fully budgeted and is to be charged to account 840 841 3000.

 

 

(16)      OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS      
            - MINUTES OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
            COMMITTEE MEETING – JUNE 4, 2001 (16.0)

 

That the Finance & Administrative Committee minutes dated June 4, 2001 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6(c)      REPORT NO. 43 - COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That Report No. 43 - Community Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

June 4, 2001

 

(1)        PROPOSED BUILDING PROGRAMME ANGUS
GLEN COMMUNITY CENTRE AND LIBRARY (6.6)

 

That Council approve proceeding to the Schematic Design stage of the Angus Glen Community Centre and Library project with the Functional Building Programme of approximately 146,000 square feet consisting of the following components:


 

            Indoor Pool                              23,500 sq. ft.

            Gymnasium                               10,000 sq. ft.

            Arena (twin pad)                      64,000 sq. ft.

            Older Adult                                2,760 sq. ft.

            Youth Centre                              2,640 sq. ft.

            Meeting Room                5,400 sq. ft.

            Common Space                        13,000 sq. ft.

            Library                                     24,700 sq. ft.

 

            Total:                                       146,000 sq. ft.

 

And that the site development include service connections, the entrance to the site, circulation, parking for 350 cars, and landscaping;

 

And that the project allow for the restoration of the heritage house, construction of stormwater management facilities, as needed, for the site and overall site preliminary grading for external fields;

 

And that funding for the Schematic Design be charged to account 70-5300-097-005 in the estimated amount of $190,000;

 

And that in addition, a second option of 29,700 sq. ft. be considered for the library component of the schematic design;

 

And that staff be requested to report on the feasibility of a completion date for the fall of 2003, including physical and economic implications;

 

And further that such report be brought back to the Community Services Committee in September of 2001.

 

 

(2)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS      
            - MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
            COMMITTEE MEETING – JUNE 4, 2001 (16.0)

 

That the Community Services Committee minutes dated June 4, 2001 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

6(d)      REPORT NO. 44 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (1), (4), (6), (10) and (11), Report No. 44 - Development Services Committee.

 

Council consented to the amendment of Clause (7).

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That Report No. 44 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

June 5, 2001

 

 

(1)        TRI-LAG CORPORATION LTD., PLAN 19T-97003          
            REQUEST FOR STREET NAME APPROVAL (SUB.97-003)(10.14, 10.7)

 

That the following street name be approved for use in a portion of Tri-Lag Corporation plan of subdivison 19T-97003:

'Olivia Drive'.

(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)

 

 

(2)        G.W.L. REALTY, 675 COCHRANE DRIVE            
            WALL SIGN VARIANCE (01-105898, 01-105891)(2.16.2)

 

That the wall sign variances, Files #: 01-105898 and 01-105891, submitted by GWL Realty for 675 Cochrane Drive, Building 'B', to permit an increase in sign area to (16.2m2) for the East and (19.2m2) for the South penthouse wall elevations, be approved.

 

 

(3)        THE ALEXANDER BRADBURN HOUSE, 8083 WARDEN AVE.  
DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF
THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT (16.11.3)

 

That Heritage Markham's recommendation to designate the Alexander Bradburn House, 8083 Warden 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

 


 

(4)        TENDER HOLDINGS LTD., 5 OLD 14TH AVENUE
            OFFICIAL PLAN AND REZONING APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT A
            SHOPPING CENTRE (OP.00-243024, ZA.00-241533)(10.3, 10.5)

 

That the application for an Official Plan Amendment (OP.00-243024) incorporating a site specific amendment to Secondary Plan PD24-2, submitted by Tender Holdings Ltd. to permit a shopping centre at the south-west corner of Markham Road and 14th Avenue, be approved as set out in Appendix 'A';

 

And that a rezoning application (ZA.00-241533) to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 as amended, and 108-81 as amended, submitted by Tender Holdings Ltd. to permit a shopping centre at the south-west corner of Markham Road and 14th Avenue, be approved, and the implementing By-laws be enacted;

 

And that following completion of the project, conditions near the access point on 14th Avenue be monitored for a one year period, and that through the site plan agreement, financial securities be required to provide for possible future improvements to the access arrangements, if deemed by the Town to be required, such future improvements to be satisfactory to the Director of Engineering;

 

And further that the Town Solicitor be directed to represent Council's position at an Ontario Municipal Board pre-hearing conference scheduled for June 6, 2001, and to advise the Board of Council's interest in requesting a delay of the Board's final decision regarding the applications until Council has dealt with the corresponding site plan application.

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See Following Motion To Amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor J. Heath

            Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That Clause (4) or Report No. 44 be amended to add the following:

 

And that following completion of the project, conditions near the access point on 14th Avenue be monitored for a one year period, and that through the site plan agreement, financial securities be required to provide for possible future improvements to the access arrangements, if deemed by the Town to be required, such future improvements to be satisfactory to the Director of Engineering.

CARRIED

 


 

(5)        COMMERCIAL LANDS WITHIN THE AREA OF BY-LAW 1507            
INCLUDING LANDS COVERED BY INTERIM CONTROL
BY-LAW 2001-03 NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7 AND EAST OF WOODBINE AVENUE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(ZO-00242140) (10.3, 10.5)  Mavis Urquhart, ext. 2232

 

That the Record of the Public Meeting held on April 3, 2001, with respect to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for commercial lands within the area of By-law 1507 and 165-08, including lands covered by Interim Control By-law 2001-3, north of Highway 7 and East of Woodbine Avenue, Files OP-01101678, OPA-01101707, and ZO-00242140, submitted by the Town of Markham, be received;

 

And that the application by the Town of Markham for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments be approved as follows:

 

1.      The lands on the northeast corner of Woodbine Avenue and Highway 7 being 8551, 8555, 8561 & 8601 Woodbine Avenue (formerly Knob Hill Farms now Michael-Angelo’s) be redesignated to Business Corridor Area in the Official Plan and zoned with a Hold to permit Business Corridor uses in the zoning by-law, including a supermarket with a seasonal outdoor display;

 

2.      The lands on the northeast corner of Lunar Crescent and Woodbine Avenue (DKM Used Cars and Central Outboard Marine), be zoned with a Hold to reflect the current Business Corridor Area designation in the Official Plan and the land use and zoning standards recommended in the Woodbine Corridor Urban Design Study;

 

3.      The lands on the northwest corner of Lunar Crescent and Highway 7, being 3088 Highway 7 (Burger King site) be redesignated to Business Corridor Area in the Official Plan and zoned to permit business corridor uses in the zoning by-law, and to recognize the existing free standing restaurant use;

 

4.      That a parking reduction be included in the zoning by-law for the Michael-Angelo’s site if the reduction recommended in the a parking analysis undertaken by Cansult Limited is confirmed through peer review by BA Group, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

5.      That the matter of co-ordinating the signalized entrance to Woodbine Avenue on Michael Angelo’s property with the property owners of the lands to the west be dealt with at the time of site plan approval.

 

6.      That the lands on the northwest corner of Michael Angelo’s lands (Block A) be restricted to office uses only and that the maximum height of the office building be 4 storeys and 15.95 metres (excluding penthouse) with terracing down to 2 storeys and a height of 9 metres within 20 metres of the adjoining the residential property line to the east;


 

7.      That as a condition of site plan approval of the Michael-Angelo’s proposal, the owner of the development shall provide and/or cost share road improvements, including construction of a center median on Highway 7 from Woodbine Avenue to Lunar Crescent, the closing of Lunar Crescent, the addition of traffic signals at Lunar Crescent at Highway 7 and any other improvements as may be required to the satisfaction of the Region of York and the Town, including associated financial securities;

 

8.       That Appendix “C” – Zoning By-law for Michael Angelo’s be adjusted as follows:

 

·           Add a clarification to Section 1.3d) of the proposed by-law that the Minimum Interior Side yard is the side yard adjacent to the Residential lot line.

 

·           Clarify Section 1.3e) of the proposed by-law that the Maximum Building Height within 30 metres of any portion of a lot line adjoining a residential lot or zone boundary shall be 7.65 metres rather than 9.0 metres.

 

·           Clarify Section 1.3e) that no ornamental roof construction, such as towers or other architectural features shall be located within 30 metres of any adjoining residential lot line.

 

·           Further clarify Section 1.3e) that notwithstanding the maximum permitted height requirements of that Section, the maximum parking garage height within 30 metres of a residential lot line shall not exceed 5.5 metres, except for stair towers and elevators.

 

9.         That the maximum height of any building located at the northeast corner of Woodbine Avenue and Lunar Crescent (DKM Used Cars and Central Outboard Marine) shall be reduced to 9 metres within 20 metres of adjoining residential property line to the east, and that the proposed zoning by-law (Appendix E) be amended to reflect this to ensure consistent height standards and treatment adjacent to existing adjoining residential development;

 

And that the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, be enacted without further notice;

 

And further that staff report back to Committee on the appropriate designation and zoning of BDC Place and Bowood Plaza at the northeast corner of Lunar Crescent and Highway 7, following further review and discussion with the property owners;

 

And further that, pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, Council determines that no further notice is required in respect of the proposed zoning by-laws.

 

 


 

(6)        INTERIM POLICY FOR TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES (10.0)

 

That the attached interim policy for telecommunication facilities be approved, subject to the concurrence of the Town Solicitor;

 

And that the policy be reconsidered in the Fall of 2001, upon completion of the joint York/ Durham Municipalities Telecommunications Study.

DEFERRED

(See Following Motion To Defer)

 

            Moved by Councillor J. Heath

            Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

            That Clause (6) of Report No. 44 of the Development Services Committee be deferred and referred to the Development Services Committee.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(7)        KALZHOMES (MARKHAM) LTD.,  ANNINA CRESCENT
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (19TM-20001)
AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS (ZA.00-232138, SU.00-228078) (10.5, 10.7)

 

That draft plan of subdivision 19TM-20001 (SU.00-241339) located on the north side of Annina Crescent, north of South Unionville Avenue and west of McCowan Road, proposed by Kalzhomes (Markham) Ltd., be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’ as modified to reflect land exchange involving special policy area;

 

And that the application (ZA.00-232138) to amend By-laws 122-72, as amended, and 177-96, as amended, submitted by Kalzhomes (Markham) Ltd. for a draft plan of subdivision 19TM-20001 (SU.00-241339) located on the north side of Annina Crescent, north of South Unionville Avenue and west of McCowan Road, be approved and the implementing Zoning By-laws be enacted;

 

And that water supply allocation for up to 8 units in the draft plan of subdivision be granted; 

 

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

 

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

(By-law 2001-153 and 2001-154)

 


 

(8)        DEVELOPERS' / BUILDERS' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR
            CORNER LOT FENCING (10.0)

 

That Developers/Builders, as applicable, be required to install fencing, at their own expense, for all corner lots located within plans of subdivision or site plans, in accordance with Markham's Fence By-law 277-97, and to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

And that this requirement apply to subdivision and site plan agreements, as applicable, which are executed on or after June 5, 2001;

 

And that, notwithstanding the date noted above, all Developers/Builders within the Town of Markham who have executed development agreements prior to June 5, 2001, make any and all reasonable efforts to install fencing, at their own expense, for all corner lots located within plans of subdivision or site plans;

 

And further that corner lot fencing be shown on approved landscape plans and requirements for letters of credit or other monetary security be included in the applicable development agreement, either independently or combined, to ensure that corner lot fencing is installed as approved.

 

 

(9)        PROPOSED PROPERTY ACQUISITION
            60 ESNA PARK DRIVE, HELTER INVESTMENTS LTD. (8.6, 10.6)

 

That Engineering Department staff be authorized to enter into negotiations with Helter Investments Ltd. to determine the cost, terms and conditions for the acquisition of the property located at 60 Esna Park Drive;

 

And that Engineering Department staff, in conjunction with the Town Solicitor, be authorized to retain a property appraisal firm and an independent legal counsel to assist staff in these negotiations;

 

And that the cost of the appraisal and legal counsel services be funded from account # 083-5399-3752-005;

 

And that staff report back to Transportation and Environmental Committee in September on the status of the property acquisition negotiations.

 

 

(10)      JOHN GIBSON AND DIANE MASON, 6090 HIGHWAY 7
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
TO PERMIT BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES
(OP.00-245788, ZA.00-245807) (10.3, 10.5)

 

That the Record of the Public Meeting held on June 5, 2001 with respect to the applications by John Gibson and Diane Mason to permit business and professional offices at 6090 Highway 7, be received;


 

And that a clause be included in the zoning by-law to provide that there will be no window opening on the west side of the garage;

 

And further that the Official Plan Amendment, be adopted;

 

And further that the application by John Gibson and Diane Mason to amend By-law 1229, as amended, be approved,

 

And further that the proposed amendment to By-law 1229, as amended, be enacted without further notice.

(See By-laws 2001-144 & 2001-145)

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See Following Motion To Amend)

            Moved by Councillor J. Heath

            Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That Clause (10) of Report No. 44 of the Development Services Committee be amended to add the following clause:

            And that a clause be included in the zoning by-law to provide that there will be no window opening on the west side of the garage;

 

CARRIED

 

 

(11)      OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
            COMMITTEE MEETING – JUNE 5, 2001 (16.0)

 

That the Development Services Committee minutes dated June 5, 2001 be received.

 

And That Clause 23 of the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on June 5, 2001 with respect to the Di Iorio Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendments be amended to provide that the last paragraph of the resolution be deleted in its entirety and the following be substituted therefore:

 

            And that the applications, and the correspondence from the Swan Lake Village Neighbourhoods of Greensborough Committee dated June 1, 2001, be referred back to staff with a direction to staff to effectively address all of the requirements set out in Schedule 'A' of the said letter from the Swan Lake Village Neighbourhoods of Greensborough Committee, attached hereto.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See Following Motion To Amend)
(See Following Recorded Votes (10:2))


 

            Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

            Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

That Clause 23 of the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on June 5, 2001 with respect to the Di Iorio Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendments be amended to provide that the last paragraph of the resolution be deleted in its entirety and the following be substituted therefore:

 

                  And that the applications, and the correspondence from the Swan Lake Village Neighbourhoods of Greensborough Committee dated June 1, 2001, be referred back to staff with a direction to staff to effectively address all of the requirements set out in Schedule 'A' of the said letter from the Swan Lake Village Neighbourhoods of Greensborough Committee, attached hereto.

 

            A recorded vote was requested.

 

            YEAS:             Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti,Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu and Mayor D. Cousens (10)

 

            NAYS:             Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell and Councillor G. McKelvey (2)

 

            ABSENT:        Councillor K. Usman

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

7.         MOTIONS

 

(1)        CLIENT PERFORMANCE PROJECT AND
BUILDING EXCELLENCE AWARDS (12.2.6)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

That the Building Standards Department be congratulated on the tremendous effort put forward with respect to the Client Performance Project, an innovative approach to Building Code enforcement intended to give high performing builders a competitive advantage and for which a federal funding award in the amount of $10,000 was presented to the Town of Markham at the FCM Conference; and the 2nd Annual Building Excellence Awards recognizing the contribution to our community by higher performing home builders.

 

CARRIED

 


 

(2)        MILLIKEN MILLS BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE (12.2.6)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That the Town of Markham match funds raised by the Milliken Mills Beautification Committee in the amount of $1840 to be used for flower baskets in Milliken Mills and such funds be charged to the appropriate account.

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
            - NATURAL FEATURES CORRIDOR (13.5.2)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That the resolution of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville in support of the establishment of a Natural Features Corridor, with help from all municipalities, agencies and authorities involved with the Oak Ridges Moraine, for the preservation of a significant east-west corridor over the entire length of the Moraine, be endorsed and the other municipalities in York Region and the MPP for Markham be so advised.

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
- KING DAVID DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (10.7)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

That the memorandum from the Development Services Commissioner with respect to the Cathedral Community - King David Developments Limited, advising that the range of comprehensive studies that the Secondary Plan requires to be completed prior to any approval of a Plan of Subdivision, have not been submitted by the applicant, and will not be available at the Public Meeting authorized for July 9, 2001, be received and that the Commissioner of Development Services be instructed to proceed as planned and continue to gather information.

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

8.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Council consented to add Communication Nos. 241-2001 to 245-2001, as follows:

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

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

 

Received

211-2001         Rouge Park -Receiving Stewardship Report as an information item for discussion and development of the program for 2001. (10.8)

 

212-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding a copy of the strategic directions paper entitled 'The Oak Ridges Moraine-Proposals for the Protection and Management of a Unique Landscape, May 2001'. (13.4)
(Available for viewing in the Clerk's Office.)

 

213-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Advising Public Information Centre will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2001 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Richmond Green Sports Complex, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East with respect to design improvements to Elgin Mills Road from Bayview Avenue to Woodbine Avenue. (13.4)

 

214-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Transportation Master Plan - Newsletter 2, Spring 2002. (13.4)

 

215-2001         Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) - Mr. Leonard Mason, President, OPSEU 737, Thunder Bay Jail, requesting that Council pass a resolution to oppose the privatization of Ontario's Correctional Services. (13.2)

 

216-2001         AMCTO Express - May 22, 2001 - Renewal of GIGA Information Group Services; Review of the Property Assessment Process (Beaubien Report). (13.12.1)

 

217-2001         AMO Member Communication - Municipal governments have advocated for a portion of the fuel tax to be dedicated and returned to municipal road and bridge maintenance reconstruction - Town of Port Hope and Hope undertook a survey that determined that the fuel taxes collected by the Federal and Provincial Governments in its community was $14.9 million per year, based on 1999 survey data and excluding GST. (13.12.2)

 

218-2001         AMO Member Communication - Alert - Four bills introduced that will impact Municipal Government; Ambulance Services Collective Bargaining Act (Bill 58); Oak Ridges Moraine Protections Act (Bill 55); Police Services Amendment Act; Brownfields statute Law Amendment Act (Bill 56). (13.12.2)


 

219-2001         AMO Member Communication - Alert - AMO seeks clarification on how general agreement on trade and services (GATS) may impact municipalities. (13.12.2)

 

220-2001         AMCTO Express - May 25, 2001 - Update on Bill 45, Provincial Budget Bill; Bill 46, The Public Sector Accountability Act; Bill 56 re. Brownfield Redevelopment; Ontario Regulation 61/01. (13.12.1)

 

221-2001         Making Cities Livable Conferences - 31st International Making Cities Livable Conference will takek place in San Francisco on October 22 to 26, 2001. (11.12)

 

222-2001         Village of Unionville Property Owners Association - Minutes of meeting held on May 8, 2001. (3.3)

 

223-2001         Town of Ajax - Resolution endorsing the resolution of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville to request Transport Canada to become a full partner in the study of the Carruthers Creek and Duffins Creek Watershed areas and to donate $150,000 to fund the completion of the watershed studies. (13.5.1)

 

224-2001         Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville - Resolution in support of the establishment of a Natural features Corridor, with help from all municipalities, agencies and authorities involved with the Oak Ridges Moraine, for the preservation of a significant east-west corridor over the entire length of the Moraine. (13.5.2)

 

225-2001         City of Woodstock - Resolution requesting the province to forward proportionate funding to the municipalities in Ontario to assist in their budget requirements and offset any municipal tax increase. (13.5.2)

 

226-2001         County of Peterborough - Resolution to advise the Minister of Finance and Minister of Health that if land ambulance funding approvals are not received, the County of Peterborough will be unable to meet legislated standards and the community will be at risk. (13.5.2)

 

227-2001         Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Advising the government is moving forward in three areas; Oak Ridges Moraine Protection Act, 2001; Brownfields Statue Law Amendment Act; Province-wide Smart Growth consultations. (13.2.5)

 

228-2001         Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Advising the Government is undertaking a province-wide consultation process on Smart Growth and Ministry staff will be contacting the Town shortly with more details on the municipal sessions to obtain input. (13.2.5)

 

229-2001         Ontario Property Assessment Corporation (OPAC) - Submitting update on customer service initiatives and the establishment of a Customer Relations Department; Property values Department, and a Quality Services Department. (7.1)


 

230-2001         Royal Group Technologies Limited - Withdrawing request for intervenor status on licence for the amalgamated York Region Utilities. (13.7)

 

231-2001         Elizabeth Wilfert, 110 Eleanor Circle, Richmond Hill, to Ontario Energy Board - outlining concerns with respect to the sale of Richmond Hill Hydro Inc.  (13.7)

 

232-2001         William Harper to Ontario Energy Board - outlining concerns with respect to the sale of Richmond Hill Hydro Inc. (13.7)

 

 

Referred to all Members of Council

233-2001         Mayor's Youth Task Force - Minutes of meetings held on February 20, 2001 and April 24, 2001. (16.21)

 

241-2001         Mr. John Williams on behalf of the Swan Lake Village Neighbourhoods of Greensborough Committee requesting minutes of public meeting held on June 5, 2001 for Di Iorio, 6650 16th Avenue Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendments, be amended to require that staff comply with and satisfy all of the requirements set out in schedule 'A' of the letter dated June 1, 2001. (10.5 & 10.7)
(Clause 23 of Dev. Services Committee Minutes of June 5, 2001.)

 

242-2001         Memorandum from Development Services Commissioner with respect to Kalzhomes (Markham) Ltd., Plan of Subdivision 19TM-2001 respecting the exchange of Town owned lands for Special Policy Area lands at the rear of Lots 2-4 and Block 7. (10.5 & 10.7)
(Clause 7, Report No. 44)

 

243-2001         Memorandum from Development Services Commissioner forwarding a copy of the Letter of Understanding between Mr. Herman Grad and the Town of Markham pertaining to landscape improvements on Embassy Suites lands adjacent to the northern parking lot and on lands to be transferred to the Town that abut Highway 7. (5.17, 8.1 & 8.7)
(Clause 14 of Report No. 42)

 

244-2001         Memorandum from Development Services Commissioner with respect to Cathedral Community - King David Developments Limited and advising that the range of comprehensive studies that the Secondary Plan requires to be completed, prior to any approval of a Plan of Subdivision, have not been submitted by the applicant, and will not be available at the Public Meeting authorized for July 9, 2001. (10.7)
(Clause 17 of Dev. Services Committee Minutes of June 5, 2001.)

 


 

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services

234-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Resolution endorsing request for expressions of interest for a York Region Rapid Transit System. (13.4)

 

235-2001         Leisureworld - Confirming that Leisureworld's use of the Licensed Area at 8500 Warden Avenue for parking purposes is a temporary arrangement which arrangement shall expire on December 31, 2001 and agreeing to indemnify and hold the Town harmless against any damages, losses or costs suffered or incurred by the Town as a result of the use of the Licensed Area by Leisureworld, and agreeing to name the Town as a beneficiary to its insurance policies with regard to such claims. (10.5)

 

236-2001         Rouge Park - Forwarding a copy of the final Rouge Park North Management Plan for endorsement and requesting the Plan be used as a guide for implementation until such time as the Implementation Strategy is finalized and fully approved by all partners. (10.8)

 

237-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Yonge Street Transitway - Needs and Justification and Terms of Reference Reports - Requesting comments be provided by June 15, 2001. (13.4)

 

245-2001         Mr. E.J. Elward, 12624 Kennedy Road, Stouffville, owners of the lands west of Woodbine Avenue and fronting onto Major Mackenzie Drive at the south end of the Cathedral Community expressing concerns with the King David proposal and urging Council to support the Secondary Plan which was approved in 1997. (10.7)
(Clause 17 of Dev. Services Committee Minutes of June 5, 2001.)

 

 

Referred to the Town Solicitor

238-2001         Notifications Officer advising that a notice of appeal has been received by the Town Clerk from Goodmans, Solicitors for Sixteenth Warden Limited with respect to Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 4 and such notice has been forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board. (10.5 & 10.7)

 

239-2001         Notifications Officer advising that a notice of appeal has been received by the Town Clerk from Thomson Rogers, Solicitors for 913719 Ontario Limited, carrying on business as Adults Only Video with respect to By-law Numbers 2001-94, 2001-95, 2001-96 and such notice has been forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board. (10.5)

 

 

Referred to the Town Clerk

240-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding resolution adopted by Regional Council on May 24, 2001 with respect to Options for the Implementation of a Rating System for Food Premises in York Region. (13.4)

 


 

9.         BY-LAWS

 

Council consented to add By-laws 153-2001 and 154-200.

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That By-laws 2001-143 to 2001-154 be given three readings and enacted.

CARRIED

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That By-laws 2000-206, 2000-204 and 2001-133 to 2001-140 be given third and final reading.

CARRIED

 

Three Readings

BY-LAW 2001-143      A by-law to provide for the levy and collection of sums required by the Corporation of the Town of Markham for the year 2001 and to provide for the mailing of notices demanding payment for taxes for the year 2001.
(Committee of the Whole - June 12, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-144      A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 84 (John Gibson & Diane Mason, 6090 Highway No. 7)           
(Clause 10, Report No. 44 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-145      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 1229, as amended (John Gibson & Diane Mason, 6090 Highway No. 7 - To permit the existing residential building and detached garage to be used for business and professional offices)
(Clause 10, Report No. 44 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-146    A by-law to designate a certain property as being of Historic and/or Architectural Value or Interest - .The Phillips-Teasdale House, 4 Alexander Hunter Place
(Clause 6, Report No. 6, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-147    A by-law to designate a certain property as being of Historic and/or Architectural Value or Interest - .The Alexander Brown House, 8980 Woodbine Avenue
(Clause 2, Report No. 24, 2001)                                                                   

 


 

BY-LAW 2001-148    A by-law to designate a certain property as being of Historic and/or Architectural Value or Interest - The John Robinson House, 4 Wismer Place
(Clause 3, Report No. 24, 2001)                                                                   

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-149    A by-law to designate a certain property as being of Historic and/or Architectural Value or Interest - The Reesor-Jarvis House, 12 Wismer Place
(Clause 4, Report No. 24, 2001)                                                                   

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-150    A by-law to designate a certain property as being of Historic and/or Architectural Value or Interest - The William Morrison House and Cobblers Cottage, 12 Buttonville Crescent West
(Clause 5, Report No. 24, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-151    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (south of Major MacKenzie Drive, west of Kennedy Road, Lots 2 and 3, Registered Plan 65M-3175).
(Council Meeting No. 13, 2001)          

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-152    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of June 12, 2001.
(Council Meeting No. 13, 2001)          

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-153    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 122-72, as amended (Kalzhomes (Markham) Ltd., north side of Annina Crescent, north of South Unionville Avenue, west of McCowan Road - To delete subject lands from the designated area By-law 122-72, as amended, and incorporate into the designated area of By-law 177-96, as amended to accommodate a plan of subdivision)
(Clause 7, Report No. 44, 2001)         

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-154    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Kalzhomes (Markham) Ltd., north side of Annina Crescent, north of South Unionville Avenue, west of McCowan Road - to accommodate a plan of subdivision)
(Clause 7, Report No. 44, 2001)

 


 

Third and Final reading

BY-LAW 2000-206    A by-law to stop up and close a road allowance formerly part of Highway 7, west of Warden Avenue, more particularly described as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 on Plan of Survey 65R-10482 (Leisureworld Inc.). (By-law 206-2000)
(Clause No. 14, Report No. 42)          

 

 

BY-LAW 2000-204    A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer/Deed of Land to Leisureworld Inc. (8.7) (By-law 204-2000)
(Clause No. 14, Report No. 42)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-133    A by-law to establish the streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3168 as public highways, Part of Lot 16, Concession 6 (B. McGregor Developments Limited - Irish Rose Drive, Stonebridge Drive, Briar Path Lane, Trail Ridge Lane and Bridlefield Lane)
(Clause 4, Report No.40)     

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-134    A by-law to establish the streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3242 as public highways, Part of Lot 16, Concession 6 (Mattamy (Sixteenth) Limited – Briarhall Crescent and Brooksmill Lane)
(Clause 4, Report No. 40)    

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-135    A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71, as amended (Compulsory stops – Plan 65M-3242 and Plan 65M-3168)
(Clause 4, Report No.40)        

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-136    A by-law to amend Speed By-law 105-71, as amended (Maximum speed of 40 km – Plan 65M-3242 and Plan 65M-3168)
(Clause 4, Report No. 40)       

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-137    A by-law to amend Parking By-law 336-88, as amended (Parking zone on the streets – Plan 65M-3242 and Plan 65M-3168)
(Clause 4, Report No.40)        

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-138    A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Part of Lot 10, Concession 4, designated as Part 13, on Plan 65R-22481 – South Town Centre Boulevard)
(Council Meeting No. 12, 2001)          

 


 

BY-LAW 2001-139    A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Part of Block 261, Plan 65M-1931, designated as Part 12, Plan 65R-22181 – Greencroft Crescent)
(Council Meeting No. 12, 2001)          

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-140    A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Block 79, Plan 65M-2926 – Burndenford Crescent)
(Council Meeting No. 12, 2001)          

 

 

 

10.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

CARRIED

Council adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

______________________________                        __________________________

SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK                          DON COUSENS, MAYOR

 

(Signed)

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