2007-05-08
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting No. 9
ROLL
CALL
Mayor F.
Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Jones, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional
Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor V. Burke,
Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor
L. Kanapathi. (10)
REGRET
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J.
Virgilio, Councillor A. Chiu. (3)
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on May 8, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre.
Mayor F. Scarpitti presided.
STAFF
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of Development
Services
J. Sales, Commissioner of Community &
Fire Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services
S. Birrell, Town Clerk
K. Kitteringham, Deputy Clerk
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant
J. Wong, Technology Support Specialist
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None declared.
2. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MINUTES - APRIL 24, 2007
Minutes
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Jones
Seconded by
Councillor D. Horchik
That the
Minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 24, 2007, be adopted.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS
Council
consented to add Presentation (4).
(1) MARKHAM
MUSEUM BOARD
TED SCAYSBROOK MEMORIAL AWARDS
(2005 & 2006) (12.2.6)
Council presented the Markham Museum Board
Ted Scaysbrook Memorial Awards to the following volunteers for their
outstanding work and to recognize them as major contributors to the Markham
Museum:
2005
Award
Don Burton (posthumous)
Ms. Katrina Haneley accepted the award on
behalf of her grandfather Mr. Burton.
2006
Award
Leslie
Hillcoff
(2) RECOGNITION
- YVONNE DUFAULT (12.2.6)
Council
recognized Ms. Yvonne Dufault for receiving the following awards:
W. R.
McGillivray Award
The award was
presented on October 22, 2006 at the Canadian National Parents for French
Conference for her notable leadership, initiative and commitment in promoting
French second-language learning development through community outreach programs
in the local library system.
Ontario
Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) Award
The award in
the secondary school category was presented on October 5, 2006 for her
community-based leadership and literacy outreach activities in French
immersion.
(3) TOWN
OF MARKHAM 2007 BUDGET PRESENTATION (7.4)
Report 1 Presentation
Mr. Joel
Lustig, Director of Financial and Client Services, presented an overview and
detail information regarding the Town of Markham 2007 Budget.
Mayor F.
Scarpitti thanked Councillor D. Horchik, Chair of Budget Subcommittee, and
noted this is one of the greenest budgets for the Town of Markham. He also thanked staff for their outstanding
contribution throughout the budget process.
Councillor D.
Horchik thanked Members of the Budget Sub-Committee and staff for their
significant effort to a very successful budget.
(Clause
2, Report No. 28, 2007)
(4) FIRE
AT UNIONVILLE VILLA ON MAY 7, 2007 (12.2.6)
Council
extended their thoughts to the families of those who lost their homes at Union
Villa during the recent fire on Monday, May 7, 2007. Council also thanked the staff of Fire
Services Department for their outstanding efforts in dealing with this matter
under very difficult circumstances.
4(a) REPORT NO. 27 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (April
23, 2007)
Council consented to separate Clause (2).
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Jones
Seconded by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
That Report
No. 27 - General Committee (April 23, 2007) be received and adopted.
(1) 2007 UNIONVILLE B.I.A. OPERATING BUDGET
(7.4)
Report 1
That the report titled “2007 Unionville B.I.A. Operating Budget” dated
April 23, 2007 be received;
And that the 2007 Operating Budget in the amount of $198,178 for the
Unionville B.I.A. be approved;
And that the Special Tax Rate levy, in the amount of $199,500, for the
Unionville B.I.A. members be included in the 2007 Tax Levy By-law;
And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
(2) 2007
MARKHAM VILLAGE B.I.A. OPERATING BUDGET (7.4)
Report 1
That
the report entitled “2007 Markham Village B.I.A. Operating Budget” dated April
23, 2007 be received;
And
that the Operating Budget in the amount of $247,593 for the Markham Village
B.I.A. be approved;
And
that the Special Tax Rate levy, in the amount of $186,045, for the Markham
Village B.I.A. members be included in the 2007 Tax Levy By-law;
And
that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect
to this resolution.
CARRIED
(3) AWARD OF TENDER 231-T-06
REESOR ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
OVER LITTLE ROUGE RIVER
(7.12.1)
Report 1
That the report titled “Award of Tender 231-T-06 Reesor Road Bridge Replacement
Over Little Rouge River” be received;
And that Tender 231-T-06 Reesor Road Bridge Replacement Over Little
Rouge River be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Dufferin Construction
Company in the amount of $2,298,156.00, exclusive of GST;
And that a contingency in the amount of $114,908.00, exclusive of GST,
be established to cover any additional construction costs and that the Director
of Asset Management be authorized to approve expenditure of this contingency
amount up to the specified limit and to provide a monthly statement of these
expenditures to the Town Treasurer;
And that the award be funded from the 2007 Capital Works Department
Capital Project 058-6150-7454-005 Bridges and Culverts Improvement Project in
the amount of $2,413,064.00;
That
Town Staff consult with the Rouge Park Staff and the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) to advise them of the Town’s schedule and
construction practices regarding the Reesor Road Bridge Replacement;
And further that staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(4) PROPOSED LICENCE WITH THE CITY OF
TORONTO
FOR TOWN WATER METERING
CHAMBER -
MILLIKEN MILLS RESERVOIR (5.3,
8.0)
Report 1
That the report titled “Proposed Licence with the City of Toronto for
Town Water Metering Chamber – Milliken Mills Reservoir” be received;
And that Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a 10 year
Licence Agreement with the City of Toronto for the purpose of installing a
chamber and an external mounted water meter on lands located within the
Milliken Mills Reservoir property, said Licence to be in a form and content
satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Town Solicitor;
And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
(5) PUBLIC SPACE RECYCLING CONTRACT EXTENSION (5.2)
Report
That
the report titled, “Public Space Recycling Contract Extension” be received,
And that the
Town extend the contract with EcoMedia Direct Inc. for a period not to exceed
five years at no additional cost;
And that the
number of public space recycling units under the contract be increased from 164
units to 170 units;
And that the
current contract’s revenue provision to the Town be replaced with an increase
in the allocation of the free advertising spaces by the Town from 8 to 20;
And that
EcoMedia be requested to aggressively pursue a community based advertising
strategy for all recycling stations located in the Town;
And further
that the Mayor and Town Clerk execute a contract extension with EcoMedia
satisfactory to the Town’s Solicitor.
CARRIED
4(b) REPORT NO. 28 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (April 30,
2007)
(1) GTA/905 HEALTHCARE
ALLIANCE (13.2
Presentation 1 Resolution
Whereas
local and timely access to health care and social services is essential for
building strong, prosperous and healthy communities;
Whereas
the Town of Markham, as part of the
GTA/905, is among the fastest growing communities in Ontario and a key
community in the Provincial Growth Plan for Ontario
Whereas
existing Provincial funding for health care and social services fails to take
into account the need for additional local health and social services in high
growth communities across Ontario such as
the Town of Markham and other
communities across the GTA/905
Whereas
there is a $1.5 billion gap in provincial funding for health and social
services in the Town of Markham and the GTA/905 regions compared to the rest of
Ontario and the funding gap has grown over the last several years;
Whereas
Premier McGuinty’s position on the federal funding gap for Ontario and the need
for a fairer share of federal transfer payments based on population size is the
same situation being faced by the Town of Markham and other GTA/905 communities
in terms of provincial funding for health and social services;
Whereas
the Federal Government has now acknowledged the need to distribute federal
funds Provinces on a per capita basis and the Province of Ontario is now
receiving an additional $1 billion from the Federal Government to pay for
health and social services in Ontario;
And
Whereas York Region residents are now contributing more that $170 million to
the Province of Ontario by way of
the health care tax;
Be
it resolved that the Town of Markham ask the Province of Ontario to:
1. Provide immediate growth
funding to GTA/905 hospitals and health and social services so they can meet
the needs of the growing number of residents in their communities
2. Commit to allocating provincial
health and social services funding, including health promotion and disease
prevention, to Local Health Integration Networks (LHIN) and Ontario regions on
the basis of population size, growth and characteristics, i.e.,
population-based funding.
3. Develop a health and
social services plan for Ontario’s high growth regions to help build the
“complete communities” envisioned in Places to Grow.
And
that appreciation be expressed to the GTA/905 Healthcare Alliance and the
Health Services Coalition at the Region;
And
that this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Health
and Long-Term Care and the Minister of Finance.
CARRIED
(2) TOWN OF MARKHAM 2007 BUDGET (7.4)
Report 1 Presentation
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Jones
That the
report dated April 30, 2007 entitled, “Town of Markham 2007 Budget” be
received;
And that Council approve a 2007 property tax rate
increase of 3.98%;
And that
Council approve the 2007 Operating Budget for Town services which totals
$151,419,368, (excluding prior year surplus) the principle components of which
are detailed on Appendix 1;
And that gross
operating expenditures of $151,419,368, (excluding prior year surplus transfers
to reserves) be funded from the following sources:
And that
Council approve the 2007 Capital Budget that totals $91,467,300, the funding
details of which are listed in Appendix 2;
And that
Council approve the 2007 Waterworks Operating Budget that totals $50,146,462, (excluding
prior year surplus) the principle components of which are detailed on Appendix 4;
And that
Council approve the 2007 Building Standards Budget that totals $8,045,000 the
principle components of which are detailed on Appendix 5;
And that upon
finalization of the 2006 audited financial statements, the 2007 Operating and
Waterworks budgets be adjusted to reflect the 2006 operating results;
And that a
copy of the budgets be made available to the public through the Clerk’s
Department and each of the Markham Public Libraries;
And
that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect
to this resolution.
CARRIED
(See following unanimous recorded
vote)
YEAS: Mayor
F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Jones, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional
Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor V. Burke,
Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor
L. Kanapathi. (10)
ABSENT: Councillor
E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor A. Chiu. (3)
(3) GENERAL COMMENTS ON THE CLOSING OF
THE NANTICOKE COAL FIRED POWER PLANTS (5.7)
Report 1 2 3 4 5 6
That the report entitled, “General Comments
on the Closing of the Nanticoke Coal Fired Power Plants” be received for
information;
And that the Corporation of the Town of
Markham continue to support the Province’s efforts to explore coal replacement
options that achieve environmental accountability, preservation of economic
sustainability and that provide a reliable and secure electricity system to all
Ontarians;
And that the Province of Ontario continue to
strive towards a phase out plan for the four (4) remaining coal burning plants
in the Province.
(4) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER
INTO
A ONE YEAR CONTRACT TO
PROCURE ELECTRICITY FROM RETAILERS FOR THE TOWN
STREET LIGHT ENERGY ACCOUNT (5.7, 7.0)
Report 1
That the report entitled “Authorization To
Enter Into A One Year Contract To Procure Electricity From Retailers For The
Town Street Light Energy Account,” be received;
And that a one year contract to permit the
Town of Markham to move its street light energy account from the Regulated
Price Plan (RPP) to the spot market be awarded to Constellation New Energy for
$1,000.00 and be funded through the street light energy account, 720-720-5930;
And that Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect tot his resolution;
And further that the Mayor and the Clerk be
authorized to execute the contract, as required, in a form satisfactory to the
Town Solicitor.
(5) PROPOSED DRAFT BY-LAW TO REGULATE THE NON-
ESSENTIAL USE OF PESTICIDES
(5.7)
Report 1 2
That the report entitled “Proposed Draft
By-Law to Regulate the Non-Essential Use of Pesticides” be received;
And that Council hold a Public Information
Meeting to obtain public input on the proposed draft By-Law attached as
Appendix “I” to this report;
And that the Public Information Meeting be
held on May 23rd from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers;
And that Staff be authorized to immediately
provide notice of the Public Information Meeting and post the meeting notice
and proposed draft By-Law on the website;
And that the By-Law be phased-in, and an
enhanced and comprehensive education program be established;
And that the By-law take effect January 1,
2008;
And that staff prepare a report on a by-law
enforcement plan;
And that staff arrange a meeting with
representatives of Town of Markham golf courses and lawn bowling green
operators to discuss the feasibility of those properties being subject to the
by-law;
And that Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(6) DRAFT 2006 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (7.2)
Report 1
That the report “Draft 2006 Financial
Statements” be received;
And that Council approve the Corporation of
the Town of Markham’s Draft Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended
December 31,
2006;
And that Council authorize Staff to issue the
Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 upon finalization of all consolidated amounts;
And that Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
4(c) REPORT NO. 29 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE (May 1, 2007)
(1) MARKHAM-LAVAL
ECONOMIC ALLIANCE PROGRAM
(10.16)
Report Att1 Att2 Att3 Att4 Att5
That the
report entitled “Markham-Laval Economic Alliance Program” be received for
information,
And that staff
be approved to implement the proposed 2007 action plan at a cost not to exceed
$10,500 and to be funded through Economic Development Capital account
#086-6900-7679-005 ($8,000) and Economic Development Business Travel Account
610-9985201 ($2,500),
And that
Council authorize the Mayor, the Chair of the Economic Development Committee
and the Senior Business Development Officer, to participate in the fall
business mission to Laval,
And
that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect
to this resolution.
(2) RENAMING
OF THE
BY-PASS SECTION OF HIGHWAY 7
EAST OF LOCUST HILL AND THE
TOWN
OWNED MARKHAM BY-PASS IN
CORNELL (10.14)
Report Attachment
That the report entitled “Renaming of the
by-passed section of Highway 7 east of Locust Hill and the Town owned Markham
By-Pass in Cornell”, dated May 1, 2007, be received;
And that the Town of Markham request the
Ministry of Transportation to rename the by-passed section of Highway 7, east
of Locust Hill as Locust Hill Lane;
And that the Town rename the Town owned
Markham By-Pass in Cornell as Cornell Centre Boulevard;
And that a by-law to rename the Town owned
Markham By-Pass to Cornell Centre Boulevard be considered by Council at its
meeting on June 12, 2007;
And that the Clerk be authorized to provide
notice in accordance with notice By-law 2002-275;
And
further that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(3) DUFFERIN CONCRETE
7655 WOODBINE AVENUE
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT
THE MODERNIZATION OF AN
EXISTING CONCRETE PLANT
OP 06 132795 AND ZA 06 132837
(10.3, 10.5)
Report Attachment Appendices
That
the report dated May 1, 2007 entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Dufferin
Concrete, 7655 Woodbine Avenue, Applications for Official Plan and zoning
by-law amendment to permit the modernization of an existing concrete plant,” be
received;
And that the
record of the Public Meeting held on March 20, 2007 to consider the requested
Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments, be received;
And that the
Official Plan Amendment application (OP 06 132795) be approved as outlined in
the staff report and the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’
be finalized and adopted;
And that the
Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 06 132837) be approved as outlined in
the staff report and the draft implementing zoning by-law attached as Appendix
‘B’ be finalized and enacted;
And that staff
be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
4(d) REPORT NO. 30 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (May 7,
2007)
Council consented to add
Report No. 30 and to separate Clause (2).
Moved by Regional Councillor
T. Wong
Seconded by Councillor V.
Burke
That Report No. 30 - General
Committee (May 7, 2007) be received and adopted.
(1) 2007 ADVISORY COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS (16.24)
That Mr. Tom Allan be appointed to the Markham
Theatre Advisory Board for a term to expire November 30, 2008.
(2) EAST MARKHAM COMMUNITY
CENTRE AND
LIBRARY – REVIEW OF OPTIONS
FOR SCOPE
AND LOCATION (6.6, 6.7)
Report 1 MOU
Whereas
it is the desire of Markham Council to work together with Markham-Stouffville
Hospital to provide an integrated Community Centre, Library, Health and
Wellness complex in east Markham;
And whereas
such a facility offers synergies and benefits to the community including more
efficient use of resources for land, space, services, capital costs, operating
costs, library, and meeting rooms;
And whereas
there are opportunities for services to be provided by Markham District Energy
to the new complex and the hospital and potentially other buildings in the area;
And whereas
the new complex would serve as a catalyst for structured parking to serve it
and the hospital and potentially other buildings in the area;
And whereas
the complex will provide an opportunity to demonstrate unique partnerships in
Markham, York Region, and the GTA;
Therefore,
be it resolved that:
1. A
major portion of the East Markham Community Centre and Library, integrated with
Markham-Stouffville Hospital’s proposed Health and Wellness facility including the provision for a parking garage,
be located on the west side of Bur Oak just south of Church Street;
2. The
Town confirm to the hospital that the land required for the above purposes is
9.2 acres;
3. The
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a MOU with the hospital with respect
to land acquisition, design, construction and operating arrangements for the
Community Centre and Library and the Hospital’s Health and Wellness facility on
a joint development site, in a form satisfactory to the Town’s CAO and
Solicitor;
4. The
East Markham Community Centre and Library (E.M.C.C. & L) multi-purpose
facility include the following amenities, among others to be determined:
·
Enhanced indoor pool (25 metre 8 lane competition pool), therapeutic
pool, and teaching pool
·
Enhanced fitness area
·
Gymnasium
·
Multi-purpose programme space
·
Youth and seniors programme space
·
Library;
5. Staff
consult with the Public and Catholic School Boards, and affected landowners,
about acquiring further lands on the east side of Bur Oak for community centre
purposes and / or opportunities to work together to provide joint amenities
with either or both Boards;
6. Staff
consult with hospital officials concerning opportunities to work together on
the construction and operation of structured parking on community centre or
hospital owned land;
7. Staff
consult with hospital officials concerning opportunities for services to be
provided by Markham District Energy to the new complex and the hospital;
8. Using
Clause 4 as the base point, staff conduct a charette in June with community and
stakeholder representatives. Matters to be discussed might also include:
- For
the west side of Bur-Oak:
·
Siting options for the facility and its amenities
·
Temporary and / or permanent parking
·
Indoor playground activity area
·
Indoor splash pad
·
Indoor mini-stage for presenting plays, etc.
·
Pre-school rooms
·
Specific services offered by the Health and Wellness Facility
·
Other recreational opportunities
- For
the east side of Bur-Oak:
·
Temporary and / or permanent parking
·
Outdoor splash pad
·
Outdoor skating rink
·
Soccer
·
Skateboard park
·
Children’s playground
·
Tennis
·
Off leash park
·
The relationship with a potential high school
·
Other recreational opportunities;
9. The MOU make reference to discussions
between the Town of Markham and Markham-Stouffville hospital regarding
opportunities for synergies in the design of the facility, such as shared
building walls etc.;
10. Staff
report back to General Committee later in June on progress concerning this
resolution and the results of the charette.
CARRIED
5. MOTIONS
Council consented to add Motions (1) and (2).
(1) ADVISORY
COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS (16.24)
Moved by Councillor C.
Moretti
Seconded by Councillor J.
Webster
That Ms. Genevieve Landis and Mr. Robert Baird
be appointed to the Markham Musuem Board for the term ending November
30, 2009;
And that the term of office for Mr. Jim Wicks
and Ms. Susan Smitko be extended until the establishment and incorporation of
the Museum Foundation has been finalized;
And that Mr.
Azhar Khan be appointed to the Traffic Safety Committee as the
representative of Ward 8 for the term ending November 30, 2008.
CARRIED
(2) COMMENDATION
OF FIRE SERVICES STAFF
UNION VILLA FIRE ON MAY 7,
2007 (12.2.6)
Moved by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by
Councillor C. Moretti
That staff of the Fire Services Department
be commended for their outstanding efforts in dealing with the recent fire at
Union Villa on May 7, 2007.
CARRIED
6. COMMUNICATIONS
Moved
by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
30-2007 B.
Lazarus - Forwarding objection and comments with respect to the proposed widening
of Bayview Avenue by the Region of York. (13.4)
Letter
Referred to all Members of Council
31-2007 Liquor
Licence Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission Municipal Information Form for Club Rio, 8261 Woodbine Avenue, Units
8 to 11 (indoor). (3.21)
Info
32-2007 George
Lliopoulos, Owner, Old Country Inn Restaurant, 198 Main Street Unionville -
Requesting an approval from the Town of Markham regarding the application of a Special
Occasion Liquor Permit for the extension of patio areas. The Permit will be utilized in conjunction
with the Unionville Village Community Festival on June 2 and 3, 2007 from 12:00
noon to 12:00 midnight. (3.21)
Info
CARRIED
7. PROCLAMATIONS
Moved by
Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by
Councillor C. Moretti
That
Proclamation (1) be received and adopted.
(1) PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)
Info
That the
following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:
- National
Access Awareness Week - May 27 to June 2, 2007
- Peace Tree
Day - June 1, 2007
- Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month - June 2007
- Elder Abuse Awareness Month - June 2007
- Ontario Family Fishing Weekend - July 6 to 8, 2007
- Markham Fair
Week - Week of September 24, 2007;
And that the Corporate Communications
Department be requested to publish the above proclamations in the local
newspapers.
CARRIED
8. OTHER BUSINESS
(1) BUR
OAK AVENUE OPENING (5.10)
Councillor J.
Webster spoke on the delay in the opening of Bur Oak Avenue. Council requested a meeting be convened with
appropriate representatives from Cornell Developers Group and Regional
Transportation Group.
9. BY-LAWS
Council consented to add By-law 2007-86.
Moved by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
That By-laws 2007-81
to 2007-84 and By-law 2007-86 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2007-81 A by-law to amend By-law 2002-311, a by-law to appoint Deputy
Clerks for the Corporation of the Town of Markham (Delete K. Bavington; Add C.
Raynor, B. Labelle, A. Tari & M. Papa) By-law
BY-LAW 2007-82 A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 161 (1038715
Ontario Limited, Unionville Montessori School, west of Kennedy Road, north of
16th Avenue, 9322 Kennedy Road - To permit a private elementary school).
(Clause 1, Report No. 18, 2007) By-law
BY-LAW 2007-83 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (1038715
Ontario Limited, Unionville Montessori School, west of Kennedy Road, north of
16th Avenue, 9322 Kennedy Road - To delete subject lands from area By-law
304-87, as amended, so that it may be incorporated into By-law 177-96, as
amended, to permit a private elementary school).
(Clause 1, Report No. 18, 2007) By-law
BY-LAW 2007-84 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (1038715
Ontario Limited, Unionville Montessori School, west of Kennedy Road, north of
16th Avenue, 9322 Kennedy Road - To permit a private elementary school).
(Clause 1, Report No. 18, 2007) By-law
BY-LAW 2007-86 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not
subject to Part Lot Control (Sky Homes Corporation, South Unionville Community,
west of McCowan Road and north of South Unionville Avenue, Blocks 32, 33 and
35, Plan 65M-3981). By-law
CARRIED
10. IN-CAMERA ITEMS
Move by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Jones
That the Chair
report the following in-camera items:
REPORT
OF GENERAL COMMITTEE - April 30, 2007
(1) MARKHAM
DISTRICT ENERGY INC. – AMENDED WARDEN
ENERGY CENTRE SITE LEASE AND
PROPOSED SITE
LEASE FOR COMBINED HEAT AND
POWER FACILITY (7.9)
That the report entitled “Markham District
Energy Inc.: Amended Warden Energy Centre Site Lease and Proposed Site Lease
for Combined Heat and Power Facility” be received;
That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
execute the following agreements for lands at 8100 Warden Avenue: i) an amendment to the existing Site Lease with Markham District
Energy Inc. for the Warden Energy Centre, including an option to lease
additional lands for a future Chilled Water Storage Facility and other
production assets, and ii) a new Site Lease with Markham District Energy Inc.
for its proposed Combined Heat and Power Facility, all in a form and content
satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Town Solicitor;
And that Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(2) PROPERTIES
READY FOR TAX SALE REGISTRATION (7.3)
That the
Treasurer commence the registration process under Section 373 of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the subject properties listed in
Appendix "A" to the report entitled "Properties Ready for Tax
Sale Registration", dated April 23, 2007.
REPORT
OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE - May 1, 2007
(3) BERCZY VILLAGE AND GREENSBOROUGH
COMMUNITY PARKS AND SURROUNDING
AREAS
- SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS
(8.0)
That
the report entitled "Berczy Village and Greensborough Community Parks and
Surrounding Areas – Settlement Negotiations" be received for
information;
And
that Council direct staff to report back to Council on the settlement
negotiations when deemed appropriate by the Commissioner of Development
Services and the Town Solicitor;
And
that Council approve funding in the amount of $100,000.00 from the Corporate
Contingency account for legal fees, consultants' fees and any emergency,
interim repairs to be spent only with the approval of the Town Solicitor or the
Director of Planning and Urban Design;
And
that Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this
report.
(4) GILLIAN STEWART APPEAL OF COMMITTEE OF
ADJUSTMENT
DECISION REGARDING 10620
WARDEN AVENUE
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FILE
NO. A/04/07
LEGAL FILE # 07 0425 LG 0081
(8.0, 10.12)
That
the report entitled Gillian Stewart appeal of Committee of Adjustment decision
regarding 10620 Warden Avenue be received;
And
that the Town Solicitor and Staff be instructed not to attend the Ontario
Municipal Board hearing scheduled for May 10, 2007 to hear the appeal by
Gillian Stewart of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment which approved the
application for minor variance by Ruth Brock, owner of 10620 Warden Avenue,
Markham to permit the continued storage of farm and construction vehicles and
equipment on the subject lands;
And
that Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this
report.
CARRIED
11. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
Moved by
Councillor L. Kanapathi
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That By-law
2007-85 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2007-85 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of May
8, 2007.
(Council Meeting No. 9, 2007) By-law
CARRIED
12. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by Councillor C. Moretti
That the meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
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SHEILA
BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK FRANK
SCARPITTI, MAYOR
(Signed)