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                                                                                        2001-07-10 - 7:00 p.m.

COUNCIL MINUTES  Council Chamber, Civic Centre

Meeting No. 15

 

(Canada Room)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath (5:15 p.m.), Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman (5:20 p.m.), Councillor A. Chiu. (12)

 

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.         Complementary Health

2.         Memorandum of Settlement between Town of Markham

            and C.U.P.E. Local 905 Outside Unit

3.         Go Transit Parking at Centennial Community Centre

4.         Development Services Commission Re-Organization

CARRIED

 

 

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on July 10, 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, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (12)

 


 

STAFF

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

R. Robinson, 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

B. Cribbett, Treasurer

J. Baird, Director of Planning

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Item 20 of Report No. 51 of the Finance & Administrative Committee respecting OMB Variance Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision for 64 Lincoln Green Drive, by nature of representing the owner on the purchase of the property, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

 

 

 

2.         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

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)        COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH (2.0)

 

That a by-law to amend By-law No. 116-98, "A By-Law Respecting the Licensing, Regulating and Inspecting of Body-Rub Parlours and Body-Rub Attendants' be enacted to immediately:

 

   -provide for a 9:00 p.m. closure time for all complementary health care service providers presently exempted from regulations in the by-law;

   -establish a class of 'Health and Social Club' whose operations are in excess of 7,000 square feet in size and whose percentage of space dedicated to health care services is less than 20 percent of that floor area;

   -exempt Health and Social Clubs from the 9:00 p.m. closing.

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        MEMORANDUM OF SETTLEMENT BETWEEN
TOWN OF MARKHAM AND C.U.P.E. LOCAL 905
OUTSIDE 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 (Outside 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;

 

·        Implementation of the Mercer Job Evaluation Review effective July 1, 2001

 

And that the $80,000 required to fund the collective agreement increase in 2001, and the $136,000 required to fund the cost of implementing the Mercer Job Evaluation increase in 2001 have been fully budgeted and are to be charged to account 840 841 3000.

CARRIED

 


 

(3)        GO TRANSIT PARKING AT CENTENNIAL
            COMMUNITY CENTRE (5.14.2, 5.12.4 & 6.6)

 

That staff be requested to prepare a report with respect to GO Transit parking at Centennial Community Centre to be considered by Committee of the Whole at its meeting to be held on August 28, 2001;

 

And that a public meeting be held to provide input on the report prior to consideration by Council.

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMISSION
            RE-ORGANIZATION (10.0)

 

That the following new full time positions be approved for the Development Services Commission effective immediately and the funding for such positions in 2001 come from salary gapping within the Commission:

      -Senior Project Coordinator

      -Project Coordinator (Environment/Rouge Park).

CARRIED

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

3.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 26, 2001 (16.0)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 26, 2001, be adopted save and except that Clause 8 of Report No. 48 of the Development Services Committee be amended to read as follows:


 

(8)         INTERIM POLICY FOR TELECOMMUNICATION

              FACILITIES (10.0)

 

That the attached Appendix 'A' interim policy for telecommunication facilities be approved;

 

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

 

And further that the matter of a telecommunication tower on Doncaster Avenue be deferred.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

            Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

That Clause 8 of Report No. 48 (Interim Policy For Telecommunication Facilities) of the Development Services Committee be amended to read as follows:

 

That the attached Appendix 'A' interim policy for telecommunication facilities be approved;

 

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

 

And further that the matter of a telecommunication tower on Doncaster Avenue be deferred.

CARRIED

 

 

4.         PRESENTATIONS

 

(1)        THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK -
            WEST NILE VIRUS CONTINGENCY PLAN (13.4)

 

Ms. Margaret McCaffrey, Grade 11 Public Health Inspector was in attendance to make a brief presentation to Council with respect to the West Nile Virus Contingency Plan.

 


 

(2)        MARKHAM FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES
            DEPARTMENT - WORLD FIRE & POLICE GAMES (12.2.6)

 

Council recognized the following Markham Fire & Emergency Services staff for their representation at the World Fire & Police Games held in Indianapolis:

 

Jackie Dyson                Equestrian Events                                             2 Gold and 2 Silver

Andrea Beneteau          Womens 3 on 3 Basketball                               Gold Medal

Brian Snooks                Beach Volleyball                                               Silver Medal

Sean Torrington            Toughest Competitor Alive                               7th Place Finish

Dave Nobert                Golf

Mike Thomson             Golf

Mike Hallyburton          Golf

Greg Gates                   Golf                                                                  5th Place Finish

Norm Dupuis                Mountain Biking

Glenn Ambrose            Softball Slo-pitch

Dave Job                      Softball Slo-pitch

Terry Hayduk               Softball Slo-pitch

Blair Kelly                    Softball Slo-pitch

Jeff Gayman                 Softball Slo-pitch

Glen Edwards               Triathlon

 

 

(3)        MARKHAM FIRE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
AND PIZZA PIZZA - GRADE THREE FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM (12.2.6)

 

Mr. Tony Watters, Market Manager for Pizza Pizza was in attendance to receive a plaque from Council to acknowledge the outstanding support for the Grade 3 Fire Safety Program in Markham.

 

 

(4)        DELEGATES FROM NORDLINGEN, GERMANY (12.2.6)

 

Mayor Cousens welcomed Maximilian Czysz and Katharina Nieberle, two students from Nordlingen, Germany who are doing volunteer work within the Town of Markham.

 

 

 

5.         DELEGATIONS

 

(1)        Mrs. Heather Sifton on behalf of Toronto Airways Limited to express appreciation to the Mayor and Members of Council for their continuing support of the Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airport. (Clause 22 of Report No. 51 - Finance & Administrative Committee) (5.15.1)


 

(2)        Mr. Tupper Wheatley of 9 Willowgate Drive with respect to Madrid Development Limited. (Clause 23 of Report No. 51 - Finance & Administrative Committee) (10.12)

 

(3)        Ms. Shelley Bounie, 17 Milne Lane, on behalf of the Boyington Heights Ratepayers Association, with respect to Madrid Development Limited. (Clause 23 of Report No. 41 - Finance & Administrative Committee) (10.12)

 

(4)        Mr. Glenn Baron of 251 Helen Avenue with respect to Town & Country BMW Hold Removal, Kennedy Road and Helen Avenue. (Clause 1 of Report No. 52 - Development Services Committee) (10.5)

 

(5)        Mr. Tupper Wheatley, 9 Willowgale Drive, with respect to Town & Country BMW Hold Removal, Kennedy Road and Helen Avenue. (Clause 1 of Report No. 52 - Development Services Committee) (10.5)

 

(6)        Ms. Shelley Bourne, 17 Milne Lane on behalf of the Boyington Heights Ratepayers Association, with respect to Town & Country BMW Hold Removal, Kennedy Road and Helen Avenue. (Clause 1 of Report No. 52 - Development Services Committee) (10.5)

 

(7)        Mr. Jim Kirk, on behalf of Town & Country BMW. (Clause 1 of Report No. 52 - Development Services Committee) (10.5)

 

(8)        Representative of Metrus with respect to East Cathedral Community Design Plan. (Clause 5 of Report No. 52 - Development Services Committee) (10.7)

 

(9)        Mr. Lou Tucci, 30 Boynton Circle, on behalf of Jennings Gate Ratepayers Association with respect to Grand Life Boulevard Corporation. (Clause 9 of Report No. 52 - Development Services Committee) (10.5 & 10.7)

 

(10)      Mr. John Williams, 14 Sandpiper Key Way, with respect to applications by Alex, Jerry and Angela Di Iorio, 6650 16th Avenue. (Clause 6 of Report No. 52 - Development Services Committee) (10.14)

 

(11)      Mr. Glenn Baron, 251 Helen Avenue, with respect to street names in South Unionville. (Clause 2 of Report No. 52 - Development Services Committee) (10.14)

 

(12)      Mr. Tom Farrar, 7822 9th Line, with respect to the Rouge Park Management Plan. (Motion 2) (10.8)

 


 

6(a)      REPORT NO. 49 - CONSENT

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

That Report No. 49 - Consent be received and adopted.

 

(1)        GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY OF MARKHAM
            REQUEST FOR SPECIAL OCCASION PERMIT -
            ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL - JULY 20, 21, 22 AND
            27, 28, 29, 2001 (3.21)

 

That the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the annual Greek Festival is a community festival held at 11359 Warden Avenue and the Town of Markham has no objection to the issuance of a Special Occasion Permit subject to compliance with all applicable by-laws, regulations and Town's requirements for Special Occasion Permits with respect to temporary facilities.

 

CARRIED

 

 

6(b)      REPORT NO. 50 - COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clause 5.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

That Report No. 50 - Community Services Committee be received and adopted

June 25, 2001

 

(1)        OLDER ADULTS/SENIORS CLUBS FACILITY USE POLICY
            (2.1 & 6.0 & 12.2.6)

 

That it be recommended to Council that the Older Adults/Seniors Clubs Facility Use Policy detailed below be approved:

 

Model One - The Club Model

The Club Model is the operating model that would be for groups who are established in the community with a membership of 250 and have dedicated facility space.

 

  • Not-for-profit Status

The group must obtain not-for-profit status.


 

  • Markham Residents

The group must consist of a minimum of 75% Markham residents.

 

  • Membership List

Groups will need to submit an annual membership/residency list by January 31 of each year.

 

  • Rates

Groups with an annual membership of 250 or more will be required to pay a minimum annual membership fee of $20 per member.

 

  • Operational Agreement

Groups must enter into an operational agreement with the Town of Markham, clearly defining Town and club authority, responsibilities, degree of exclusive facility use, cost sharing and governance.

 

Model 2 - Drop-In Program Model

The drop in program model is for groups who have less than 250 members and do not have dedicated facility space.  The model would accommodate new and existing groups.  The groups would be required to provide the following:

 

  • Markham Residents

The group must consist of a minimum of 75% Markham residents.

 

  • Membership List

Groups will need to submit an annual membership/residency list by January 31 of each year.

 

  • Rates

The groups would fall under the Hall and Meeting Room rate subsidy.  The groups would be responsible for a minimum of 10% of the total rental rates and fees for the use of facilities, if it were financially feasible.  If it were not financially feasible, staff would be required to negotiate an annual donation for the facility from the club if they cannot contribute the 10% of rental costs and report to Council and recommend to Council the proposed club rate.

 

 

(2)        FACILITY USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN OLDER ADULTS
IN ACTION AND THE TOWN OF MARKHAM (6.0 & 8.2 &12.2.6)

 

That it be recommended to Council that the Facility Use Agreement between the Older Adults in Action (OAIA) and the Town of Markham Recreation Department, respecting the Senior Centre at 22 Water Street, be approved, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, for the period January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2004.


 

(3)        MILLIKEN ON THE MOVE
- OLDER ADULT PROGRAM (6.0 & 12.2.6)

 

That it be recommended to Council that the Milliken On The Move - Older Adult Program be continued as a permanent drop-in older adult program within the Recreation Services Department.

 

 

(4)        IMPROVEMENTS TO SOCCER FIELD AT MOUNT JOY
COMMUNITY CENTRE  (6.0 & 6.10)

 

That it be recommended to Council that the Mount Joy soccer field be upgraded to the "A" field standard to include lighting, fencing and bleachers at an estimated cost of $210,000;

 

And that DCA funding in the amount of $210,000 be advanced for upgrading the Mount Joy soccer field;

 

And further that staff be directed to commence the processes required under the Town's purchasing by-law to implement the upgrades.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(5)        MARKHAM GARDEN AWARDS PROGRAM (6.3 & 12.2.6)

 

That it be recommended to Council that a Markham Garden Awards Program be approved;

 

And that a Markham Garden Awards Committee be established which will include:

 

- two members of Council (Councillor E. Shapero and Councillor A. Chiu)

- one staff representative from the Parks Construction and Maintenance Department

- one staff representative from the Urban Design Department, and

- members of the Markham Garden Society and the Thornhill Horticultural Society

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

            Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

            Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

            That Clause 5 be amended to appoint two Councillors E. Shapero and A. Chiu, to the Markham Garden Awards Committee.

 

CARRIED

 


 

(6)        HONOUR GUARD - FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
IN HONOUR OF ALMA WALKER, FORMER MAYOR (7.15 & 12.2.6)

 

That it be recommended to Council that it be suggested that the Honour Guard that is being considered jointly by the Markham Professional Fire Fighters' Association and the Markham Fire and Emergency Services Department be established in honour of Markham's former Mayor, Mrs. Alma Walker;

 

And that this recommendation be forwarded to the Association's membership for consideration.

 

 

(7)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
            COMMITTEE MEETING – JUNE 25, 2001 (16.0)

 

That the Community Services Committee minutes dated June 25, 2001 be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

6(c)      REPORT NO. 51 - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses 6, 11, 20, 23, 25 and 26.

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That Report No. 51 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.

 

July 9, 2001

 

 

(1)        REQUEST FOR RELIEF - CARE AND MAINTENANCE FUND
            CEMETERIES ACT - WADI AL-SALAM CEMETERY (9.3 & 10.6)

 

That Council advise the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services, Cemeteries Branch that the Town of Markham has no objection to the request from the Al Hussain Foundation for support for a reduction of the $100,000.00 deposit into the Care and Maintenance Fund required by the provincial regulations under the Cemeteries Act for new cemeteries;

 

And that the Town enter into a written agreement with the Foundation, satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, outlining the following conditions to the support:


 

  • Deposit of $50,000.00 into a Trust Account approved by the Ministry
  • The sum of $400.00 for each of the first 125 interments to be added to the Account until it reaches $100,000.00
  • The Foundation deposit in the Account, the greater of 40 per cent of the cost of the plot price or $150.00, within 60 days after the selling or transferring of an interment right to a purchaser for the remaining 875 plots;

 

And further that the required memorandum of undertaking, satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, be prepared for the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services, Cemeteries Branch in support of The Al Hussain Foundation's application for a 50 per cent reduction of the $100,000.00 deposit into the Care and Maintenance Fund.

 

 

(2)        LIBRARY BOARD'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND AUDITORS REPORT FOR THE 2000 YEAR END  (7.2)

 

That Council receive for information the July 9, 2001 report entitled 'Library Board's Financial Statements and Auditors Report for the 2000 Year End'.

 

 

(3)        032-R-00 - JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR MARKHAM
            CIVIC CENTRE (7.12)

 

That Arsenal Cleaning Services be awarded a one year contract for Janitorial services at the Civic Centre for the period August 1, 2001 to July 31, 2002, with an option to extend into a second year based on quality of service and negotiations in the total amount of $131,443.44 inclusive of 7% GST ($126,529.66 inclusive of 3% GST), year 1 and $134,072.31 inclusive of 7% GST ($129,060.26 inclusive of 3% GST), year 2 being the best-qualified and highest ranked company;

 

And that the service be funded from the Capital Assets Operating Budget, Civic Centre Janitorial Account No. 750 751 5311, in the amount of $126,529.66.

 

 

(4)        WATER METER SUPPLY CONTRACT (7.12.1)

 

That Schlumberger Industries Ltd. be awarded a three year contract for the period July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2004 for the purchase of water meters, at the guaranteed 1999 prices, in accordance with the proposal received from Schlumberger on March 13, 2001.

 


 

(5)        TENDER AWARD - EXTENSION OF MINTHORN COURT (7.12.1)

 

That Sanan Construction be awarded tender 113-T-01 for Minthorn Court Extension in the tender amount of $431,901.43, inclusive of all taxes and contingency ($415,755.58 inclusive of 3% GST and contingency), being the lowest acceptable tender received;

 

And further that an amount of $60,547 be allocated for engineering design and construction inspection of this project;

 

And further that an amount of $95,910.39 (inclusive of 3% GST) be received from the Region of York being their cost sharing to this part of the project resulting a net funding of $380,392.19 ($415,755.58 plus $60,547 minus $95,910.39);

 

And further that the project be funded in the amount of $380,392.19 from the Engineering Department, Capital Project # 3760, Account # 083-5350-3760-005.

 

And that the contract not be executed until all property issues and approvals are resolved to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.

 

 

(6)        DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
            OFFICER AND TO THE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
            COMMITTEE (10.6 & 16.23)

 

That the Chief Administrative Officer be delegated authority from July 11, 2001 to August 26, 2001 to call public meetings, grant site plan approval, revise draft plan approvals, award contracts within the approved budget and act upon any general administrative issues usually approved by Council, save and except items of an emergency nature which shall be delegated to the Finance & Administrative Committee.

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor K. Usman

            Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

            That Clause 6 be amended to add the dates 'from July 11, 2001 to August 26, 2001'.

 

CARRIED

 


 

(7)        TOWN CONVEYANCE OF RESERVES
BLOCKS HHH AND III, PLAN 7695 TO REGION OF YORK
ONE FOOT RESERVE ALONG BAYVIEW AVENUE (8.5)

 

That Blocks HHH and III, Plan 7695 (one foot reserve along Bayview Avenue) be declared surplus property pursuant to Town of Markham By-law No. 178-96;

 

And that notice of the proposed disposition of such lands be placed on the agenda for the Council meeting on July 10, 2001, also required by Town of Markham By-law No. 178-96;

 

And further that a by-law be enacted at the Council meeting on August 28, 2001, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer/Deed of Land to the Regional Municipality of York for lands legally described as Blocks HHH and III, Plan 7695, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

 

 

(8)        GEORGE PARASKEVAKOS AND BEST HOMES LIMITED
            SALES TRAILER AGREEMENT (8.4)

 

That the Town be authorized to enter into a Sales Trailer Agreement with George Paraskevakos and Best Homes Limited, with respect to Part of Lot 8, Concession 6, being Draft Plan 19TM-97009 and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

 

 

(9)        WISMER MARKHAM DEVELOPMENTS INC.
- MODEL HOME AGREEMENT (8.4)

 

That the Town be authorized to enter into a Model Home Agreement with Wismer Markham Developments Inc. with respect to Lots 21 and 22, on Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-95039, Phase 1 and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

 

 

(10)      2001 BUSINESS PLAN FOUNDATION BOARD - FREDERICK
            HORSMAN VARLEY ART GALLERY (6.12)

 

That the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham endorse the expenditures for 2001 as detailed in the report dated July 9, 2001;

 

And that the Foundation endorse the appointment of Donald Hindson as the new Chair of the Foundation Board of Directors.

 


 

(11)      TAXI LICENSING AND LIMOUSINE LICENSING (2.23)

 

That Council authorize staff to approach the York Region municipalities to discuss the following long term solutions:

  • Area-Wide Reciprocal Licensing; OR
  • Area-Wide Taxi Commission;

 

And that a public meeting be held in September for the purpose of presenting possible recommendations for an improved level of taxi service;

 

And that the Clerk be authorized to immediately request By-law Enforcement staff to commence work earlier in the day and finish later for a higher level of enforcement in the area of taxis and limousines;

 

And that the Clerk be authorized to hire contract officers to enforce the Taxi and Limousine By-laws outside of the C.U.P.E. contract hours;

 

And that the Clerk meet with representatives of local hotels to request co-operation in designating taxi and limousine 'waiting' spots.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(12)      CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
& AUDITORS REPORTS FOR THE 2000 YEAR END (7.2)

 

That Council approve the Corporation of the Town of Markham's Consolidating Financial Statements and Trust Funds Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000;

 

And that Council receive the Unionville Business Improvement Area and the Old Markham Business Improvement Area Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2000.

 

 

(13)      PROPERTY STANDARDS MATTER - 10 BLACK CHERRY (2.9)

 

That Council receive as information this report respecting measures taken, pursuant to Council's direction, to bring the premises at 10 Black Cherry Drive into conformity with the Property Standards Order issued by Officer Lees dated October 31, 2000;

 

And further that the costs of the property clean-up and related storage costs be deemed to be municipal real property taxes and collected in the same manner as such taxes in the event that such costs are not paid by the property owners within 30 days after receipt of an invoice for these costs.

 


 

(14)      SANITARY SEWER RELOCATION HIGHWAY 404 CROSSING
            AT JOHN STREET (5.5)

 

That Engineering Department staff be authorized to retain the consulting firm of MacViro Consultants to prepare detailed design drawings, specifications and tender documents and provide inspection services for the relocation of the Highway 404 sewer crossing to an upset limit of $28,870.00 inclusive of all taxes and disbursements ($27,810.00 inclusive of 3% GST);

 

And that the purchasing policy 143-2000 be waived;

 

And that the cost of the design work be funded from the Sewer and Watermain Reserve;

 

And that the Engineering Department 2001 Capital Budget be amended accordingly;

 

And that Engineering Department staff be authorized to invite tender for the sewer relocation work from qualified contractors;

 

And that staff report back to Finance & Administrative Committee on August 27, 2001, as to financing of this project and a recommendation for the award of the construction tender.

 

 

(15)      YORK REGIONAL POLICE 2000 - 2001 BUSINESS PLAN (13.4.10)

 

That the York Regional Police invite members of the Town of Markham's Council to participate in the 2001 consultation process to update and review the 2000 - 2001 York Regional Police Business Plan;

 

And that the York Regional Police ensure that the Business Plan addresses the concerns of the Town of Markham with respect to policing, including the changing community demographics, traffic issues and crime prevention;

 

And that the York Regional Police designate a permanent liaison with the Town of Markham to work with Town staff to improve the coordination of efforts between staff and the police in addressing Town priorities and to improve policing efforts within the Town;

 

And that staff of the CAO's Office facilitate an initial meeting with the York Regional Police, Town Staff and Council representatives (Councillor Usman, Councillor Shapero and Regional Councillor Wong) to promote a more collaborative working relationship between the Town of Markham's staff and the York Regional Police.

 


 

(16)      DOG LEASH-FREE AREAS (2.8 & 6.3)

 

That staff implement a "Dog Leash-Free Area" at Milne Dam Conservation Park on a 14 month pilot project basis including placing a temporary fence to delineate the west boundary of the "Dog Leash-Free Area";

 

And that if the Sub-Committee receives acceptable proposals from other Dog Watch Groups, one "Dog Leash-Free Area" pilot project be considered for each of the communities of Thornhill, Milliken and Unionville;

 

And further that the cost for materials for each of the pilot project will be less than $500.00.  The labour will be absorbed within current staff complement.  Therefore, the approval of the Pilot, based on the guidelines and process stated in the report can be absorbed in the 2001 Parks Department Budget.

 

And that the Clerk be authorized to ensure that there will be sufficient staff to monitor all areas of the Park prior to the commencement of the pilot project.

 

 

(17)      MARKHAM VILLAGE
TRAIN STATION RESTORATION (16.11 & 6.0)

 

That approval be granted for bridge financing in the amount of $143,500 for the Markham Village Train Station Restoration until money from the three partners has been received.

 

 

(18)      FLEET LOGOS (12.0)

 

That the fleet logos attached as Appendix 'B' and presented by the Commissioner of Community Services be approved.

 

 

(19)      JOB EVALUATION REPORT - REVIEW OF COMPENSATION
            FOR LIBRARY NON-UNION STAFF (11.0)

 

That, based on the Review of Compensation conducted by William M. Mercer, the salary structure for Library Non-Union staff be approved effective July 1, 2001;

 

And that the 2001 funding of $34,872 required for this program be charged to Account No. 840 841 3000, in the budgeted amount of $24,000 and the shortfall be absorbed through full-time and part-time salary gapping from within the 2001 Library operating budget.

 


 

(20)      OMB VARIANCE APPEAL OF COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
            DECISION  - 64 LINCOLN GREEN DRIVE, MARKHAM  (10.12)

 

That the Town Solicitor appear before the Ontario Municipal Board on August 24, 2001, on a hearing of an appeal from the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse an application for minor variance at 64 Lincoln Green Drive, Markham (Committee of Adjustment File No. A/188/00) to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision.

 

CARRIED

(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)

 

 

(21)      ESTABLISHMENT OF A CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (CIO)
            POSITION IN THE CORPORATE SERVICES COMMISSION  (11.0)

 

That the Corporate Services Commission be granted approval to establish a full time Chief Information Officer (CIO) position;

 

And that the Commissioner of Corporate Services be the Acting CIO until an appropriate candidate is hired.

 

 

(22)      TORONTO BUTTONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT -
            EXTENSION OF LEASE, SUB-LEASE AND OPERATING
            AGREEMENTS - EXECUTION OF CAPACITY
            MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (GTAA) (5.15.1)

 

That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement between the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Toronto Airways Limited, Townco and the Town to provide for annual payments to December 31, 2015, by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority to Toronto Airways Limited to facilitate the continued operation of the Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airport, in a form substantially in accordance with the agreement attached to the report and in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;

 

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Extension Agreement between Toronto Airways Limited, Townco and the Town of Markham to facilitate the continued operation of the Toronto Buttonville Airport, which Extension Agreement would extend the existing Lease, Sublease and Operating Agreements to December 31, 2010, subject to the deletion of clause 6.2 from the Primary Agreement, and in a form substantially in accordance with the agreement attached to the report and in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

 


 

(23)      MADRID DEVELOPMENT LIMITED, 5221 HIGHWAY #7 -
            REZONING AND SITE PLAN APPEALS TO OMB (10.12)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the Town Solicitor be instructed to attend at an Ontario Municipal Board pre-hearing to oppose an appeal related to a rezoning application and a referral of a site plan application to permit an office/retail building and restaurant at 5221 Highway No. 7, Markham;

 

And that the Town Solicitor be instructed to retain an outside planning consultant to support Council's position if such position cannot be endorsed by the Development Services Commission;

 

And that the Town Solicitor be instructed to retain outside traffic consultants.

 

CARRIED

(See following motion which was lost)

 

That the Town Solicitor be instructed to negotiate with Madrid Development Limited with respect to applications for site plan approval and rezoning to permit an office/retail building and a restaurant at 5221 Highway #7 based on the recommendations contained in the Report to Development Services Committee dated March 6, 2001;

 

And that if such negotiations are not successful, the Town Solicitor be instructed to attend the Ontario Municipal Board pre-hearing of an appeal by Madrid Development Limited and oppose the rezoning application and site plan application to permit an office/retail building and restaurant at 5221 Highway No. 7, Markham;

 

And that the Town Solicitor be instructed to retain an outside planning consultant to support Council's position if such position cannot be endorsed by the Development Services Commission.

MOTION LOST

(See following recorded vote) (3:9)

 

YEAS:            Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor J. Virgilio and Councillor G. McKelvey. (3)

 

NAYS:           Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu, Mayor D. Cousens. (9)

 

ABSENT:        Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 


 

(24)      107 WOODWARD AVENUE, MARKHAM
            ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD - VARIANCE APPEAL
            COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FILE NO. A/28/01 (10.12)

 

That the Town Solicitor appear before the Ontario Municipal Board on July 19, 2001 on a hearing of an appeal from the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse an application for minor variance at 107 Woodward Avenue, Markham (Committee of Adjustment File No. A/28/01) to support the Committee of Adjustment's decision.

 

 

(25)      RESTORATION APPROACH FOR THE WISMER-LUNAU
            HOUSE - 5884 16TH AVENUE - (16.11)

 

That Council endorse in principle the building restoration plan and landscape plan prepared by Town Staff, dated July 9, 2001 for the Wismer-Lunau House, 5884 16th Avenue, Markham Heritage Estates;

 

And that the future purchaser of the Wismer-Lunau House property at 5884 16th Avenue be required, as a condition of the purchase and sale agreement with the Town, to restore the house according to the approved restoration plan, and standard Markham Heritage Estates requirements, and implement the landscape plan;

 

And that the Capital Assets Management staff be authorized to immediately

- initiate the land division process for the Wismer-Lunau property, through the municipality's power of conveyance; and

- commence the marketing, pricing and sale of the proposed future heritage residential lot at 5884 16th Avenue containing the Wismer-Lunau House.

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

            Moved by Councillor J. Heath

            Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

            That Clause 25 be amended to amend the last sentence of the resolution to read:

'commence the marketing, pricing and sale of the proposed future heritage residential lot at 5884 16th Avenue containing the Wismer-Lunau House.'

CARRIED

 

 

(26)      OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
            COMMITTEE MEETING – JULY 9, 2001 (16.0)

 

That the Finance & Administrative Committee minutes dated July 9, 2001 be received.

 

CARRIED


 

6(d)      REPORT NO. 52 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 14 and 15.

July 9, 2001

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That Report No. 52 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

(1)        TOWN & COUNTRY BMW, KENNEDY ROAD & HELEN AVE.
            HOLD (H) REMOVAL, AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP (10.5)

 

That the request by Town & Country BMW Ltd. to amend By-law 122-72, as amended, to remove the (H) - Hold provision of the "Community Amenity Hold (CA(H))" zoning of the lands at the north-east corner of Kennedy Road and Helen Avenue be approved, and the implementing By-law be enacted, subject to Town & Country BMW Ltd. providing correspondence which confirms the owner's commitment to constructing a new BMW dealership facility at the north-east corner of Kennedy Road and Helen Avenue in conformity with the Council-approved site plan and all conditions thereto.

CARRIED

(See following recorded vote) (10:2)

 

            YEAS:             Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu, Mayor D. Cousens. (10)

 

            NAYS:             Councillor E. Shapero and Councillor J. Heath. (2)

 

            ABSENT:        Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

 

(2)        ABIDIEN INC. AND EDEN OAK (UNIONVILLE) INC.
IN SOUTH UNIONVILLE, REQUEST FOR STREET NAMES
(19TM-97009, 19TM-98005 AND 19TM-98018) (10.14)

 

That the following street names requested by Abidien Inc. for two plans of subdivision on the north side of Helen Avenue in South Unionville (19TM-97009 AND 19TM-98005) be approved:

- Ian Baron Avenue

- Harry Cook Drive

- Killdeer Gate


 

And that the following street names requested by Eden Oak (Unionville) Inc. for a Plan of Subdivision in South Unionville, west side of McCowan Road, north of Highway 407 (19TM-98018) be approved:

- Walter Thomas Avenue

- Spiker Street

- Vineland Street

 

And that staff be requested to review the name Raymond Bartlett as a street name for plan of subdivision 19TM-98018 and if appropriate, such name be approved in place of Walter Thomas Avenue.

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor K. Usman

            Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

            That Clause 2 be amended to add the following paragraph:

 

            And that staff be requested to review the name Raymond Bartlett as a street name for plan of subdivision 19TM-98018 and if appropriate, such name be approved in place of Walter Thomas Avenue.

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        TENSTONE DEVELOPMENT INC. WEST SIDE OF
TOWN CENTRE BOULEVARD, NORTH OF TOWN CENTRE NEIGHBOURHOOD
PARK AT COX BOULEVARD INTERSECTION
RESIDENTIAL PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM NO.: 19CDM-200101 (10.20)

 

That application for Plan of Condominium, File CU 01 108129, submitted by Tenstone Development Inc. for 80 residential townhouses on Town Centre Boulevard, be approved subject to the following conditions:

 

  1. Approval shall relate to the Draft Plan of Condominium prepared by R. Avis Surveying Inc., dated March 28, 2001.
  2. That all provisions of the Site Plan Control Agreement dated August 31, 1999 between the Owner and the Town be fulfilled to the satisfaction of the Town.
  3. That the Town receive and accept the following certificates for the proposed condominium:

a)                  A certificate from the applicant’s architect stating that all buildings are substantially completed and have been constructed in accordance with the plans contained in the Site Plan Control Agreement with the Town dated August 31, 1999 and in accordance with the Building Code.


b)                  A certificate from the applicant’s surveyor stating that all buildings are substantially completed and have been located on the ground in accordance with the site plans contained in the said Site Plan Control Agreement.

c)                  A certificate from the applicant’s engineer stating that all on site works and the inspection of such have been completed in accordance with the plans and conditions in the said Site Plan Control Agreement and that above and below ground services, asphalt paving and demarcation of parking spaces have been substantially completed in accordance with the plans and conditions in the said Site Plan Control Agreement.

d)                  A certificate from the applicant’s landscape architect stating that all landscaping has been installed and completed in accordance with the landscape plans contained in the Site Plan Control Agreement.

  1. That the Owner enter into a Condominium Agreement if required by the Town.
  2. That prior to final approval, the applicant shall submit to the Town for review the Condominium Declaration for the proposed condominium.
  3. That the Condominium Declaration include the following provisions:

a)               That building permit applications be filed by Tenstone Development Inc. or by the condominium corporation for all construction affecting common elements and on behalf of individual condominium owners for construction affecting exclusive use areas.

b)               That Tenstone Developments Inc. or the Condominium Corporation will at all times be responsible for ensuring that construction anywhere in the building is authorized by the Town and complies with the requirements of the Ontario Building Code and all applicable law.

c)               That Tenstone Development Inc. or the Condominium Corporation include as a condition of purchase and sale of exclusive use areas that the purchaser agrees not to do work requiring a building permit within an exclusive use area until such permit is issued.

  1. That appropriate easements or similar instruments be granted between the Condominium Corporation and the Owners of the adjacent parcels allowing integrated access throughout the on site driveways leading to the public road system.
  2. That the applicant shall demonstrate zoning compliance to the satisfaction of the Town, or obtain the necessary approvals with respect to any non-compliance issues, which may arise as a result of the registration of the condominium, prior to release for registration.
  3. That agreements be entered into between the Condominium Corporation and the Condominium Corporation to the west and the owners of 200 Town Centre Boulevard to the north providing for cross use and joint maintenance of driveways and other areas of common benefit.
  4. Payment of any outstanding taxes owning to the Town of Markham.
  5. Payment of any outstanding local improvement charges, fees or recoveries owning against the subject lands.

 

(4)        MILLIKEN MILLS SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES, JULY 3, 2001
E. EBOH, 48 JAFFRAY ROAD, SITE PLAN APPLICATION (SC.00-243145) (10.6)

 

That the record of the Milliken Mills Subcommittee meeting, held on July 3, 2001, without quorum, regarding the application for Site Plan Approval SC.00-243145, submitted by E. Eboh for a group home at 48 Jaffray Road, be received;

 

And that the application for Site Plan Approval SC.00-243145 submitted by E. Eboh to permit a Group Home at 48 Jaffray Road be denied;

 

And further, that discussions regarding the Town of Markham Group Home Policy be referred to a work session in the fall of 2001.

 

 

(5)        EAST CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY DESIGN PLAN (10.7)

 

That the East Cathedral Community Design Plan be approved in principle;

 

And that the East Cathedral landowners be required to undertake the following revisions to the East Cathedral Community Design plan:

 

   -     The Community Structure section requires greater discussion and emphasis on the connection of this plan to the existing Cathedral and the future West Cathedral Community.

   -     Reconfiguration and redistribution of the proposed townhouse blocks to front onto the school/park campus.

   -     The deletion of all back lotting on the valley and the creation of window streets.

   -     Lots backing onto the southerly neighbourhood park are required to be increased in depth in order to accommodate tree preservation in rear yards.

   -     Identification of all heritage resources and clarification of their treatment.

   -     Language to permit the adjustment of the depth of buffer blocks to accommodate noise fence/berm combinations (With a maximum fence height of 2.0 metres).

   -     The delineation and approval of the valley land buffer based on the Environmental management plan submitted to the TRCA for approval.

   -     Reconfiguration of the lots adjacent to the Hydro Corridor to incorporate a minimum frontage of 18.3 metres (60 feet)

 

And that the final approval of the East Cathedral Community Design Plan be required from Development Services Committee.

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following to amend)


 

            Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

            Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

            That Clause 5 be amended to:

            1)       require the landowners to make the necessary revisions.

            2)       add the following:

                       -Reconfiguration of the lots adjacent to the Hydro Corridor to incorporate a minimum frontage of 18.3 metres (60 feet)

            3)       amend final approval be required from Development Services Committee.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(6)        ALEX, JERRY AND ANGELA DI IORIO, 6650 16TH AVENUE
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (ZA 00 246516 AND SU 00 246509) (19TM-20006) (10.5, 10.7)

 

That application ZA 00 246516 by Alex, Jerry and Angela Di Iorio for amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 at 6650 16th Avenue to implement plan of subdivision 19TM-20006 (application no. SU 00 246509) be approved, and the amending By-laws be passed and enacted;

 

And that plan of subdivision 19TM-20006 (application no. SU 00 246509), prepared by KLM Planning Partners Inc., identified as Project Number P-324 (01:4) dated April 18, 2001 be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘F’, and the payment of the required 30% subdivision processing fee in accordance with the Town’s Tariff of Fees By-law, prior to draft approval by Council;

 

And that the required street tree/landscape plan for the collector road to be prepared by a qualified landscape architect, in consultation with the Swan Lake Village Neighbourhoods of Greensborough Committee, be subject to approval by Development Services Committee;  

 

And that Council resolve that the provisions of OPA 40 (which would limit zoning to 50% of the units in the landholdings) need not apply;

 

And that the plan or any phases thereof not be released for registration and the (H) Holding zoning provision not be removed from the zoning until the 9th Line sanitary trunk sewer has been constructed and the Town has allocated sanitary sewer capacity, and the Greensborough Landowners Group has entered into a legal agreement with the Town to implement the provisions of the Greensborough Development Phasing Plan, and a subdivision agreement has been entered into by the individual plan owner to the satisfaction of the Town;

 

And that water supply allocation for 45 units (37 full lots and part lots to be combined with part lots on Plan 19T-95012) be granted, subject to written confirmation from the Greensborough Developers’ Group Trustee that such allocation has been made available to this plan of subdivision from the total allocation available for the Greensborough Secondary Plan area;

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


 

And that the approval of these applications has no affect on whether or not there will be an entrance to the Swan Lake community from the central collector road at the Boardwalk Way;

 

And that construction vehicle access shall be restricted to the east side of the subject lands from 16th Avenue (at the location of the proposed cul-de-sac) and barricades shall be provided on the central collector road where necessary to prevent construction vehicle access, to the satisfaction of the Town and the Region of York, and that section 16.7 of the conditions of draft approval be amended accordingly;

 

And further that the letter from the Director of Engineering as directed by the Environment & Transportation Committee at its meeting held on May 14, 2001 as set out in Schedule 'A' of the Swan Lake Village Neighbourhoods of Greensborough Committee letter to Council dated June 1, 2001, be provided to the Swan Lake Village Neighbourhoods of Greensborough Committee.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

            Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

            That Clause 6 be amended to add the following paragraph:

 

And further that the letter from the Director of Engineering as directed by the Environment & Transportation Committee at its meeting held on May 14, 2001 as set out in Schedule 'A' of the Swan Lake Village Neighbourhoods of Greensborough Committee letter to Council dated June 1, 2001, be provided to the Swan Lake Village Neighbourhoods of Greensborough Committee.

CARRIED

 

 

(7)        300 JOHN STREET AND PROPERTIES CAD-CAR INC.
THORNHILL SQUARE, SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT A
LARGE-FORMAT RETAIL DEVELOPMENT (SC 01 108999) (10.6)

 

That application SC 01 108999 for site plan approval submitted by 300 John Street and Properties Cad-Car Inc. to permit a large-format retail development at Thornhill Square Shopping Centre be denied.

 

And that the applicant and the Town enter into a community consultation process to identify and assess alternative redevelopment schemes for the Thornhill Square Shopping Centre.

 

 

(8)        PLACES OF WORSHIP STUDY, CONSULTANT SELECTION AND BUDGET
(MI 441) (10.8)

 

That Macauley Shiomi Howson Ltd. and associated sub-consultants be retained to undertake the Places of Worship Study;


 

And that the Director of Planning be authorized to prepare a standard consulting contract, incorporating a final work program acceptable to the Director of Planning, and a consultant budget not to exceed $47,000 (exclusive of GST), plus provision for an additional $3000 contingency, up to the $50,000 budget approved for this study in the 2001 Capital Budget;

 

And further that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the standard form of consultant contract;

 

And that the study include a  review of parking requirements;

 

And further, that Regional Councillor Scarpitti, Councillor Daurio and Councillor Chiu be appointed to a Subcommittee for the Places of Worship Study.

 

 

(9)        GRAND LIFE BOULEVARD CORPORATION
NE CORNER OF WOODBINE AVE. AND MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND REZONING
(SU 00 246584 ZA 00 246589) (10.5, 10.7)

 

That the Record of Public Meeting held on March 6, 2001 regarding the proposed plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law files SU 00 246584 and ZA 00 246589, submitted by Grand Life Boulevard for the north-east corner of Woodbine Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive be received;

 

And that Phase One of Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-20007 prepared by KLM Planning Partners Inc., identified as Project Number P-93195, dated March 12, 2001, be draft approved, subject to the conditions of draft plan approval set out in Appendix ‘A’ to the report, and the revisions set out below:

 

·                    Realignment of the boundaries of the draft plan to reflect the phase 1 area set out in the East Cathedral Community Development Phasing Plan, incorporating a maximum of 160 lots (Phase 1 draft plan);

·                    Preparation of a detailed noise impact and grading study for the developed area adjacent to Major Mackenzie Drive;

·                    Widening of  the noise buffer blocks (Blocks 311, 312, and 313), to the extent determined through  a detailed noise impact and grading study, so that satisfactory noise mitigation can be achieved with noise barriers that do not exceed 2 metres in height;

·                    Widening of  the Woodbine Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive road allowances as set out in the Region of York’s red-line revisions;

·                    Provision of a 0.3 metre reserve along the Major Mackenzie Drive road allowance as set out in the Region of York’s red-line revisions;

·                    Reconfiguration of the residential blocks between Major Mackenzie Drive and Street ‘7’ to accommodate the draft plan revisions noted in the previous three bullet points;

·                    Incorporation of the approval conditions of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority into Appendix A “Conditions of Draft Plan Approval” and incorporation of any associated red-line revisions to the draft plan of subdivision as required;


·                    Payment of the required 30% subdivision processing fee in accordance with the Town’s Tarriff of Fees By-law;

·                    reconfiguration of the first tier of lots north of Major  Mackenzie Drive to incorporate a minimum frontage of 18.3 metres (60 feet);

 

And that any future approval of Phase 2 of Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-20007 incorporate, along with any other applicable revisions or conditions, the following required revisions:

 

·                    reconfiguration of the lots adjacent to the neighbourhood park so that they front directly onto the park;

·                    reconfiguration of the lots adjacent to the Hydro Corridor to incorporate a minimum frontage of 18.3 metres (60 feet);

·                    enhanced landscaping and screening be required for the rear yards adjacent to the hydro corridor to adequately screen Jennings Gate from this development;

 

And that staff be directed to prepare the implementing zoning by-law for submission to Council at the next available meeting;

 

And that the plan or any phase thereof not be released for registration and the (H) Holding zoning provision not be removed from the zoning until the Development Phasing Plan for the East Cathedral Community is completed to the satisfaction of the Town, and until the East Cathedral Developers Group has entered into a legal agreement with the Town to implement the provisions of the phasing plan as approved by the Town;

 

And that water supply allocation for 160 units be granted to the subject property;

 

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

 

And that Phase Two of Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-2007 not be draft approved until additional water allocation is assigned to the Cathedral Community or until a Developers Group Agreement is struck and alternate arrangements are made and agreed to by the Town in consultation with the Trustee for the Developer’s Group;

 

And further that no construction traffic shall be allowed through the intersection of Woodbine Avenue and Elgin Mills Road such that no construction traffic shall be allowed through the hamlet of Victoria Square.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

            Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

            That Clause 9 be amended to add the following two paragraphs:

·                    enhanced landscaping and screening be required for the rear yards adjacent to the hydro corridor to adequately screen Jennings Gate from this development;


 

And further that no construction traffic shall be allowed through the intersection of Woodbine Avenue and Elgin Mills Road such that no construction traffic shall be allowed through the hamlet of Victoria Square.

 

And that the word 'requested' in the second paragraph be changed to 'required'.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(10)      GENERIC ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL GUIDELINES FOR
SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN THE TOWN OF MARKHAM THAT WILL BE
SUBJECT TO PRIVATELY ADMINISTERED ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL (10.0)

 

That the generic architectural control guidelines entitled “Architectural Design Guidelines” for the Town of Markham dated June, 2001 attached as Appendix 'C' to the original minutes on file in the Office of the Town Clerk, be approved

 

And that the “Architectural Design Guidelines” be adopted as the template for the production of specific guidelines for all lands within the Town of Markham subject to privately administered architectural control.

 

 

(11)      PROPOSED PROPERTY EXPROPRIATION, 690346 ONTARIO LTD.
RODICK ROAD - HIGHWAY 407 OVERPASS (8.10)

 

That the Director of Engineering, in conjunction with the Town Solicitor, be authorized to apply for approval to expropriate a fee simple interest in the 0.59 ha. parcel of land owned by 690346 Ontario Ltd. shown as Part 1 on the plan included as Attachment "A" of this report;

 

And that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to enter into negotiations with 690346 Ontario Limited for the purpose of acquiring the 0.85 ha. parcel of land shown as Part 2 on the plan included as Attachment "A" of this report;

 

And that the Director of Engineering, in conjunction with the Town Solicitor, be authorized to apply for approval to expropriate a fee simple interest in the 0.85 ha. parcel of land owned by 690346 Ontario Ltd. shown as Part 2 on the plan included as Attachment "A" of this report if required.

 

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 expropriation and property negotiation procedures;

 

And that staff be authorized to serve and publish a Notice of Application as required by the Expropriations Act;

 

And that staff be authorized to forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for a hearing of necessity as required by the Expropriations Act;


 

And that staff be authorized to execute and serve any notices required by the Expropriations Act;

 

And that the cost of the appraisal and legal counsel services be funded from the Engineering Department's 2001 Capital Budget (account # 083-5350-3752-005);

 

And that staff report back to Committee on the status of these property negotiations and expropriations as required.

 

 

(12)      INTERNATIONAL MISSION (10.16)

 

That Council approve travel to:

China, joining the mission organized by Kan Link headed by Byron Wilfert, M.P.

Silicon Valley, California, or a mission organized by the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance.

Nordlingen, Germany at the invitation of the Mayor of Nordlingen to attend the City's "Historical Town Wall Festival", and to sign the Alliance agreement.

All three missions are now scheduled to take place September, 2001.

 

And that this be funded from the 2001 Economic Development Budget account number 610-998-5201 in the amount of $ 25,000.

 

 

(13)      WOODBINE CACHET SOUTH INC. AND WOODBINE CACHET
WEST INC., WOODBINE NORTH RESIDENTIAL AREA,
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (ZA.01-109067) (10.5)

 

That the Record of Public Meeting held on July 9, 2001 with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 177-96, as amended, be received.

 

And That the application by Woodbine Cachet West Inc. and Woodbine Cachet South Inc. to amend By-law 177-96 be approved.

 

And that staff be directed to draft the required amendment to By-law 177-96, to be presented to Council at the next available meeting.

 

 

(14)      KING DAVID DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
10372 WOODBINE AVENUE - APPLICATIONS FOR APPROVAL
OF A DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND REZONING
(SU-01-101288 AND ZA-01-110312) (10.7)

 

That the Record of Public Meeting held on July 9, 2001 with respect to the draft plan of subdivision and rezoning application submitted by King David Developments, be received;


 

And that the applications for approval of a draft plan of subdivision and rezoning submitted by King David Developments, for its lands located on the west side of Woodbine Avenue, north of Major Mackenzie Drive (10372 Woodbine Avenue) be referred back to staff for a final report and recommendations to be presented to the first Development Services Committee meeting in September, 2001;

 

And that the Town of Markham endorse the Woodbine Avenue by-pass alignment, as proposed by King David Developments, subject to final study and design;

 

And further that the Region of York be requested to initiate an Official Plan Amendment to amend Maps 8 and 9 and to make any necessary text changes to the York Region Official Plan to incorporate the Woodbine By-Pass.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(15)      OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
            COMMITTEE MEETING – JULY 9, 2001 (16.0)

 

That the Development Services Committee minutes dated July 9, 2001 be received;

 

And that Item No. 14 (Telus Mobility, 10565 Warden Avenue) of Development Services Committee minutes be amended to read as follows:

 

That permission be granted to Telus Mobility to erect a telecommunications tower in the form of a flagpole at the new location of 10565 Warden Avenue on a temporary basis to December 31, 2001, subject to Telus Mobility providing to the Town of Markham and Angus Glen Golf Club a written undertaking that they will go through the public process for telecommunication towers and will relocate the communication tower if the location is not approved by the Town.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

            Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That Item No. 14 (Telus Mobility, 10565 Warden Avenue) of Development Services Committee minutes be amended to read as follows:


 

That permission be granted to Telus Mobility to erect a telecommunications tower in the form of a flagpole at the new location of 10565 Warden Avenue on a temporary basis to December 31, 2001, subject to Telus Mobility providing to the Town of Markham and Angus Glen Golf Club a written undertaking that they will go through the public process for telecommunication towers and will relocate the communication tower if the location is not approved by the Town.

 

CARRIED

 

 

7.         MOTIONS

 

(1)        TRAFFIC INFILTRATION ISSUES (5.12)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That staff be requested to bring back a report on August 28, 2001 on traffic infiltration issues when Highway 407 opens at Ninth Line, especially with regard to Delmark Boulevard, Senator Reesor's Drive and Wootten Way South, including any appropriate recommendations for turn restrictions and traffic calming.

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        ROUGE NORTH MANAGEMENT PLAN (10.8)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the Rouge North Management Plan (2001) be received and endorsed in principle as a guideline document;

 

And that Town Council and staff continue to participate in the ongoing work of the Rouge Alliance and its sub-committees, including the Rouge North Implementation Committee, to address implementation related issues;

 

And that Town staff report back to Council no later than October 2001 on the status of the work of the implementation Committee and necessary steps to address the Rouge Park in the Markham Official Plan.

CARRIED

 


 

(3)        INTERMITTENT STREAMS (10.0)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That staff of the Development Services Commission be requested to bring forward a report and policy to the Development Services Committee with respect to the protection of intermittent streams that drain less than 125 hectares in the Town of Markham.

CARRIED

 

 

 

8.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Council consented to add Communication 282-2001 and 283-2001.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

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

 

Received

268-2001         Village of Unionville Property Owners Association - Minutes of meeting held on June 13, 2001. (3.3)

 

269-2001         Town of Richmond Hill - Notice of Construction - Replacement of 19th Avenue culvert between Highway 404 and Leslie Street - July 4, 2001 to August 18, 2001. (13.5.2)

 

270-2001         Town of Newmarket - Regarding the Region of York Vision 2026 Exercise and encouraging each of the area municipalities within the Region to carry out their own local visioning exercises and requesting the Region to provide opportunities for the area municipalities to participate jointly with the Region in future public sessions. (13.5.2)

 

271-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Resolution in support of the Province's plan to explore the addition of car-pool and community bus lanes on provincial highways. (13.4)

 

272-2001         Edward Lee, 15 Verclaire Gate, Unionville - request for traffic control at the intersection of Verclaire Gate and Highway 7. (5.12.1)

                        (Clause 12, Report No. 47 - Environment & Transportation Committee)

 

273-2001         Ministry of Finance - Announcing the Community Reinvestment Fund consultations will begin shortly and advising the Province will seek input from key stakeholders on the CRF for 2002 and subsequent years. (13.2)


 

274-2001         Ontario Municipal Board - The Legislature passed Bill 55, the Oak Ridges Moraine Protection Act, 2001 on May 17, 2001 and advising the Board will only accept submissions where the relevant appeal period has elapsed prior to May 17, 2001. (13.13)

 

275-2001         Douglas & Carole Worsley, 6c Station Lane - Advising the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario of their objection to the issuance of a liquor license to Toogood Café, 142 Main Street Unionville. (3.21)

 

276-2001         Richard Talbot, President, The Village of Unionville Property Owners Association, in opposition to a 'blanket' liquor licence for Toogood Café, 142 Main Street Unionville. (3.21)

 

277-2001         The Corporation of the City of North Bay - Resolution requesting support with respect to gas prices. (13.5.2)

 

278-2001         Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Announcing the names of the Oak Ridges Moraine Consultation Groups to identify the parts of the moraine that should be protected. (13.2)

 

279-2001         Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Announcing its strategy for Smart Growth with plans to invite public input on its land-use policies and to encourage development that meets Smart Growth criteria. (13.2)

 

Referred to all Members of Council

280-2001         Proclamation - Safe and Responsible Driving Campaign. (3.4)

 

281-2001         Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Municipal Information Form for Maison Du Café, 96 Cornell Park Avenue, Unit 2, Markham. (3.21)

 

 

Referred to Development Services Commissioner

282-2001         Town & Country BMW, 8111 Kennedy Road at Helen Avenue - providing Letter of Undertaking. (10.5)
(Clause 1, Report No. 52, 2001)

 

283-2001         Presentation of Mr. Tom Farrar on behalf of Box Grove Community Association with respect to Rouge Park Management Plan. (10.0)
(Motion (2))

CARRIED

 


 

9.         OTHER BUSINESS

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That Clause 1 - Other Business be received and adopted.

 

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE

TOWN OF MARKHAM

PROPOSED SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY

(Pursuant to By-law 178-96)

 

(1)        TOWN CONVEYANCE OF RESERVES
BLOCKS HHH AND III, PLAN 7695
TO REGION OF YORK (8.5)

 

That the notice of sale for the lands legally described as Blocks HHH and III, Plan 7695, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

10.       BY-LAWS

 

Council consented to add By-laws 2001-184 to 2001-191.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

That By-laws 2001-178 to 2001-183 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2001-178    A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the Highways of the Town of Markham (Amber Plains, north of 16th Avenue between McCowan Road and Highway 48, Block 25 (Golden Meadow) and Block 28 (Monkhouse Road), Plan 65M-3488)
(Council Meeting No. 15, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-179    A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended (Amber Plain Investment Limited, Phase 2, Plan 19T-95042, Part of Lot 18, Concession 7 – To remove Holding provision)
(Council Meeting No. 15, 2001)


 

BY-LAW 2001-180    A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended (Wismer Markham Developments, Phase 1, Plan 19T-95039, Part of Lots 18 and 19, Concession 7 – To remove Holding provision)
(Council Meeting No. 15, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-181    A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended (Woodbine Cachet South/West and Mardevco Holdings Inc., 19TM-97002, Phase 4 – To remove Holding provision)
(Council Meeting No. 15, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-182    A by-law to amend By-law 304-87, as amended (Law Development Group (Cornell) Ltd., Part of Lots 12 to 14, Concession 9 (east and west sides of future Bur Oak Avenue between Donald Sim Avenue and Riverlands Avenue) - to delete subject lands from the designated area of By-law 304-87, as amended, to be incorporated into the Urban Expansion Area By-law 177-96, as amended - to accommodate the development of a combination of 3-storey 3.9 metre (13 foot) wide freehold townhouse dwellings and 3-storey residential-commercial uses)
(Clause 12, Report No. 48, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-183    A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended (Law Development Group (Cornell) Ltd., Part of Lots 12 to 14, Concession 9 (east and west sides of future Bur Oak Avenue between Donald Sim Avenue and Riverlands Avenue) - to accommodate the development of a combination of 3-storey 3.9 metre (13 foot) wide freehold townhouse dwellings and 3-storey residential-commercial uses)
(Clause 12, Report No. 48, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-184    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control - Lots 1, 8, 9, 20, 47 to 52, Blocks 60, 61, 64 and 65, Plan 65M-3459, Part of Lots 17 & 18, Concession 3 (Woodbine Cachet South Inc., North of 16th Avenue and West of Woodbine Avenue).
(Council Meeting No. 15, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-185    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control - Lots 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187 and 188, Plan 65M-3487 (Amber Plain Investments Limited (Laurier Homes), north of 16th Avenue and east of McCowan Road).
(Council Meeting No. 15, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-186    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control - Lots 202 and 204, Plan 65M-3390 (Everyvale Holdings Inc. (Great Gulf Homes), south of Major Mackenzie Drive and west of McCowan Road).
(Council Meeting No. 15, 2001)


 

BY-LAW 2001-187    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 122-72, as amended (720168 Ontario Inc. (Town & Country BMW), South Unionville Planning District (Planning District No. 34) - To remove the (H) Holding provision).
(Clause 1, Report No. 52, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-188    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Alex, Jerry and Angela Di Iorio, 6650 16th Avenue - To remove subject lands from the designated area of By-law 304-87, as amended to be incorporated into By-law 177-96, as amended to implement plan of subdivision).
(Clause 6, Report No. 52, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-189    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Alex, Jerry and Angela Di Iorio, 6650 16th Avenue - To implement plan of subdivision).
(Clause 6, Report No. 52, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-190    A by-law to amend Body-Rub Parlour By-law 116-98 respecting the hours of operation of complementary health care service providers.
(Committee of the Whole Motion No. 1)

 

BY-LAW 2001-191    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of July 10, 2001.
(Council Meeting No. 15, 2001)

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

11.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

CARRIED

Council adjourned at 10:10 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________                  ____________________________________

SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK                          FRANK SCARPITTI, DEPUTY MAYOR

 

(Signed)

 

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