2002-05-28 -7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting
No. 11
(Canada
Room)
COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE
ROLL
CALL
Deputy Mayor
F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor S. Daurio (7:00 p.m.),
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor
D. Horchik (7:00 p.m.), Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu (7:00 p.m.).
(9)
Regrets
Mayor D.
Cousens, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell,
Councillor G. McKelvey. (4)
Moved by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
That Council
resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole to discuss the following:
(1) Confidential Property Matter (10.7)
(2) Acquisition of the Jessamyn Holdings
Limited Lands for Parkland (10.7)
(3) Taxi and Limousine Licensing (2.23)
(4) Markham's
On A Roll! (5.1 & 12.2.6)
CARRIED
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on May 28, 2002 at 7:05 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, Civic Centre. Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti presided.
(Council
Chambers)
COUNCIL
ROLL
CALL
Deputy Mayor
F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor
E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik,
Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (9)
Regrets
Mayor D.
Cousens, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell,
Councillor G. McKelvey. (4)
STAFF
J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
P. Miller,
Acting Manager, Secretariat Services
B. Nanninga,
Executive Assistant
R. Robinson,
Town Solicitor
J. Sales,
Commissioner of Community and Fire Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
M.F. Turner,
Commissioner of Development Services
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None declared.
2. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MEETING
- MAY 14, 2002
Moved by
Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the
Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 14, 2002, be adopted.
Carried
3. PRESENTATIONS
(1) YORK
REGION HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING COALITION (13.4)
Susan Taylor,
Director, Human Services Planning, York Region, Bob McCulloch, Community
Member, Human Services Planning Coalition, and Harvey Nightingale, Nightline
Communications Ltd., were in attendance and presented to Council. The Human Services Planning Coalition (HSPC)
was formed eighteen months ago by the Regional Municipality of York to ensure
sustainable, integrated planning and funding of human services in York Region. Ms. Taylor and Mr. McCulloch advised of the
coalition's milestones, successes and vision for the future and the critical
path necessary to achieve that vision.
Moved by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
Whereas rapid growth in population and increasing diversity in York
Region, dictates innovative, collaborative approaches to human service
delivery;
And whereas planning together is the model for future human service
delivery in York Region;
And whereas a coalition of partners working together can be a powerful
advocate and a strong credible voice for human service issues in York Region;
And whereas the human services sector operates as an interdependent
system so that a single success is a collective success for York Region;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Town of Markham Council recognize
and support the purpose and goals of the Human Services Planning Coalition
(HSPC) for York Region.
CARRIED
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That Council
resolve into Committee of the Whole.
CARRIED
4. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That Council
rise and report.
CARRIED
Deputy Mayor
F. Scarpitti reported the following motions passed at the Committee of the
Whole meeting:
(1) CONFIDENTIAL
PROPERTY MATTER
JESSAMYN HOLDINGS LIMITED
GERMAN MILLS ROAD, THORNHILL
(10.7)
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor J. Heath
That Council of the Corporation
of the Town of Markham hereby authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the
necessary by-law and Application for Approval to Expropriate land, in the form
attached to this report, in respect of the property described as Part of PIN
03014-0620(LT), being Part of Lot 4, Concession 3, as in Instrument No.
MA108020, in the Town of Markham, in the Regional Municipality of York.
CARRIED
(See following recorded vote)
(7:2)
Yeas: Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J.
Virgilio, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (7)
Nays: Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor D. Horchik. (2)
(2) PUBLIC BENEFITS OF THE
CONTEMPLATED
ACQUISITION OF THE JESSAMYN HOLDINGS LIMITED
LANDS FOR PARKLAND (10.7)
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor J. Heath
And that the tabled Development Services Commission report dated May
18, 2002 entitled "Public Benefits of the Contemplated Acquisition of the
Jessamyn Holdings Limited Lands for Parkland" be received as information;
And that the Town pursue the acquisition of the Jessamyn Holdings
Limited Lands, subject to confirmation of appropriate funding arrangements with
co-funding partners.
CARRIED
(See following recorded vote)
(7:2)
Yeas: Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J.
Virgilio, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (7)
Nays: Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor D. Horchik. (2)
(3) TAXI
AND LIMOUSINE LICENSING (2.23)
That the letter dated May 23, 2002 from Nathan Asare and Magdi
Abdelaziz requesting that the matter of taxi and limousine licensing be stopped
or delayed, be received.
CARRIED
(4) MARKHAM'S ON A ROLL! (5.1 &
12.2.6)
That staff of the Community Services Commission report back at the June
11, 2002 Committee of the Whole meeting regarding the "Markham's on a
Roll" pilot project.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole
be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
5. DELEGATIONS
(1) Gary Dunlop, Kolter
Properties Limited, expressing concerns regarding the proposed new Town of
Markham Sign By-law (Other Business, Clause No. 1) (2.16 & 10.8)
(2) Martin Rendl, Martin
Rendl Associates, advising of two minor amendments regarding the proposed new
Town of Markham Sign By-law (Other Business, Clause No. 1) (2.16 & 10.8)
6(a) REPORT NO. 27 - ENVIRONMENT &
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That Report
No. 27 - Environment & Transportation Committee be received and adopted.
May 13, 2002
(1) ANGUS
GLEN COMMUNITY CENTRE (6.6 & 5.10)
That Markham Council endorse the advancement
by the Region of York of the construction of Major Mackenzie Dr. from Warden
Ave. to the east limit of the proposed Angus Glen Community Centre from 2005 to
2002/2003;
And that Markham Council endorse the
reprogramming by the Region of Warden Ave. improvements from Steeles Ave. to
Hwy 407 from 2002/2003 to 2003/2004;
And that the Region be requested to install
traffic signals, at the east and west entrances of the Community Centre as part
of their Major Mackenzie construction contract;
And that, York Regional Council and Kees
Schipper, Commissioner of Transportation and Works, be advised accordingly.
(2) OTHER
COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENT &
TRANSPORTATION2
COMMITTEE MEETING – MAY 13,
2002 (16.0)
CARRIED
6(b) REPORT NO. 28 - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE
Council
consented to separate Clauses (9) and (16 - Clause 19 regarding the Markham
Jazz Festival - see Motion (1))
Moved by
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
Councillor E. Shapero
That Report
No. 28 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.
May 21, 2002
(1) ABIDIEN INC. - MODEL HOME AGREEMENT
LOTS 3 AND 4,
19TM-98005 (8.4)
That
the Town be authorized to enter into a Model Home Agreement with Abidien Inc.
with respect to Lots 3 and 4, on Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-98005 and that
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement in a form
satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
(2) ABIDIEN INC. - MODEL HOME AGREEMENT
LOT 1, 19TM-97009 (8.4)
That
the Town be authorized to enter into a Model Home Agreement with Abidien Inc.
with respect to Lot 1, on Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-97009 and that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement in a form satisfactory
to the Town Solicitor.
(3) PRIVATIZATION OF HYDRO ONE (13.5.1)
That
the report entitled 'Privatization of Hydro One' be received;
And
that the resolution passed by the Council of the Regional Municipality of
Durham, at their meeting held on March 27, 2002, requesting that the Province
of Ontario not sell Hydro One, be endorsed;
And
that copies of this resolution be circulated to all municipalities, A.M.O. and
all M.P.P.'s in Ontario.
(4) AMALCO II (13.7)
That
Council supports a letter being forwarded to the Honourable Janet Ecker,
Minister of Finance, regarding the transfer tax exemption and that a meeting be
arranged with Minister Ecker and representatives of the Town of Markham
regarding this issue.
(5) 2002 MARKHAM VILLAGE B.I.A. OPERATING
BUDGET (7.4)
That
the 2002 Operating Budget for the Markham Village B.I.A. in the amount of
$173,500.00 be approved.
(6) 2002 UNIONVILLE B.I.A. OPERATING
BUDGET (7.4)
That
the 2002 Operating Budget for the Unionville B.I.A. in the amount of
$140,551.00 be approved.
(7) 2002 TAX RATES AND LEVY BY-LAW (7.3)
That
the by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totaling
$336,898,099 required by the Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York,
Boards of Education, and to provide for the mailing of notices requesting
payment of taxes for the year 2002, be approved;
And
that the Treasurer be authorized to set tax installment due dates later this
year for the 2002 levy for the non-residential classes.
(By-law 2002-87)
(8) 4561 HIGHWAY 7, UNIONVILLE
MONTESSORI NORTH SCHOOL
LEASE AMENDING AGREEMENT (8.2)
That Council
approve the lease amendment for 4561 Highway 7, Unionville, between the Town of
Markham and Farideh Afshar c.o.b. Montessori School North, for a period of one
(1) year commencing July 1, 2002 and to expire on June 30, 2003, at a rate of
$1,400.00 per month;
And
that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the lease amendment in a
form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
(9) WASTEWATER
COLLECTION SYSTEM
REHABILITATION AND MAINTENANCE
TENDER (7.12.1)
Moved by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That
RFP #030-R-02 for the 'Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation &
Maintenance' be awarded to the sole bidder, LiquiForce Sewer Services Ltd. for
an estimated total amount of $1,025,354.00 inclusive of all taxes ($987,023.00
inclusive of 3% GST);
And
that the contract be funded from a new capital project called 'Wastewater
Collection System Rehabilitation & Maintenance' established by the
consolidation of the existing capital project numbers 850, 852, 1013, 1014,
1160, 1161 and 2303;
And
that upon completion of the project, staff be directed to close the capital
account.
CARRIED
(10) MARKHAM MOBILITY FOUNDATION
8TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT -
AUGUST 19, 2002 (12.2.6)
That
the request from the Markham Mobility Foundation to participate in its 8th
Annual golf tournament, lunch and barbecue dinner at the Silver Lakes Golf
& Country Club, Newmarket on Monday, August 19, 2002 at an early bird
special rate of $225 (single and $900 per foursome) be received;
And
that sponsorship in the amount of $500.00 be approved and be charged to the
2002 grant budget;
And
that any Member of Council who wishes to attend may do so with costs to be paid
through his/her respective budget.
(11) GREEK ORTHODOX COMMUNITY OF MARKHAM
REQUEST FOR SPECIAL OCCASION
PERMIT -
ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL - JULY
19, 20, 21 AND
JULY 26, 27, 28, 2002 (3.21)
That the Town Clerk be directed to advise the
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario 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.
(12) THE
UNIONVILLE BIA
REQUEST FOR GRANT - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES (7.6)
That
the grant request from the Unionville BIA with respect to establishing a Summer
Concert Series to be held at the new bandshell in 2002, be received;
And
that a one-time seed grant in the amount of $5,000.00 be approved to the
Unionville BIA for the Summer Concert Series;
And
that the matter of the funding of such grant be referred to the Commissioner of
Corporate Services and Treasurer to report back to the next meeting of the
Finance & Administrative Committee to be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2002.
(13) REQUEST TO CHANGE
MEETING TIMES - JUNE 17, 2002
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE &
ENVIRONMENT & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (16.23)
That the Standing Committee meeting times currently scheduled for June
17, 2002 be changed to the following:
9:00 a.m. -
Finance & Administrative Committee
1:00 p.m. -
Environment & Transportation Committee
(14) VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
EVENT
TO RECOGNIZE MARKHAM VOLUNTEERS (12.2.6)
That an annual volunteer appreciation event be held on an annual basis;
And that this event be funded from the annual grant budget in the
amount of $25,000.
(15) FORUM CAPITAL CORPORATION (MINERVA
CAPITAL INC.) TOWN OPTION TO
PURCHASE
LANDS - 4177 HIGHWAY NO. 7
(8.6)
That
the Town Solicitor be authorized to exercise its Option to Purchase certain
lands known as 4177 Highway No. 7 from Minerva Capital Inc., in accordance with
the Minutes of Settlement dated October 31, 2001, OMB File No. PL-991095, on or
before May 30th, 2002;
And
that the Town Solicitor and Manager of Real Property be authorized to negotiate
a purchase price with the current Owner of such property, with the final price
to be subject to Council approval.
(16) OTHER
COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING – MAY 21,
2002 (16.0)
CARRIED
6(c) REPORT NO. 29 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Council consented to separate Clause (8) and
(9).
Moved by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That Report No. 29 - Development Services
Committee be received and adopted.
May 21, 2002
(1) ECONOMIC ALLIANCE MISSION TO CARY, NORTH
CAROLINA (10.16)
That the report entitled “Delegation to Cary,
North Carolina” be received,
And
That the Town authorize the Director of Economic Development to proceed with
the implementation of an economic alliance mission to Cary, North Carolina at a
cost not to exceed $4,100.00 to be funded from the approved 2002 Business
Travel account #610-9985201,
And
Further That Regional Councillor Bill O’Donnell and Chief Administrative
Officer John Livey be approved to participate in the economic alliance mission
to Cary, North Carolina.
(2) BILL
124 - BUILDING CODE STATUTE
LAW AMENDMENT ACT, 2001 (10.13)
That the Building Standards Department report
entitled “Bill 124 - Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act, 2001” be
received;
And that Council adopt the recommendations
contained in this report and itemized in Appendix A regarding Bill 124, An Act to
improve public safety and to increase efficiency in building code enforcement, and
forward these recommendations to the Province of Ontario for consideration
during the legislative process;
And further that once the details and timing
of the final legislation and implementing regulations are known, that the
Director of Building Standards report to the Development Services Committee on
the impact of the proposed legislation on the Town of Markham, along with
recommendations for further implementation of its provisions.
(3) PICKERING AIRPORT SITE:
PROPOSED FEDERAL AIRPORT ZONING REGULATIONS (5.15.2, 13.5.2)
That
the Report entitled “Pickering Airport Site:
Proposed Federal Airport Zoning Regulations” dated, May 21, 2002, be
received;
And that the Regional Director General for
Transport Canada be advised that:
a)
the Town of Markham
appreciates the consultation process undertaken by Transport Canada with the
Town, other affected municipalities, and stakeholders to consider an “alternate
approach” to Federal Airport Zoning Regulations;
b) due to unresolved legal and
administrative concerns, acknowledged by the participating stakeholders, the
Town of Markham no longer wishes to consider the alternate approach; and,
c) the Town of Markham wishes to
be kept informed regarding the implementation of Federal Airport Zoning
Regulations affecting lands in Markham.
And that Mayor Wayne Arthurs, City of
Pickering, be advised of Council’s decision and thanked for his role in
sponsoring the stakeholder discussions.
(4) MARKHAM INTERIM CONTROL
BY-LAW 2002-20
MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE CORE AREA
APPEALS TO THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD (10.8, 13.13)
That
in response to the two Notices of Appeal received relating to Interim Control
By-law No. 2002-20 for the Main Street Unionville Core Area, no amendment be
made to such by-law.
(5) 1438670 ONTARIO INC.,
159 AND 159A MAIN ST. UNIONVILLE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (ZA.
01-108462) (10.5)
That the deputation by Ms. Karen Davis, 159
Main Street, Unionville, regarding concerns for the proposed zoning by-law
amendment for 159 and 159A Main Street, be received.
And that the application for zoning by-law
amendment, File ZA. 01-108462, submitted by 1438670 Ontario Inc. to permit a
hotel use at 159 and 159A Main Street, Unionville be approved, and the
implementing amendment to By-law 122-72, as amended, be enacted without further
notice, with inclusion of Holding provisions, not to be removed until execution
of a site plan agreement.
(6) NEAMSBY INVESTMENTS
INC., 1525 DENISON STREET
REZONING TO PERMIT A FARMERS MARKET (ZA 01 118464) (10.5)
That
the rezoning application (ZA 01 118464) submitted by Neamsby Investment Inc. to
permit a farmers market at 1525 Denison Street be approved and the draft Zoning
By-law be enacted without further notice.
(By-law 2002-88)
(7) STRINGBRIDGE
DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
NORTH SIDE OF CLEGG AVENUE, SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
HIGHWAY 7 AND SOUTH TOWN CENTRE BLVD
APPLICATION FOR HOLD REMOVAL AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL (SC.02101401, ZA.00234719) (10.5, 10.6)
That the site plan application
(SC.02101401) submitted by Stringbridge Developments Inc. to permit two
industrial buildings on Clegg Road, be approved, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the final site plan and elevation
drawings be submitted to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development
Services;
2. That the Owner submit a Landscape Plan,
prepared by a Landscape Architect having O.A.L.A. membership, to the
satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;
3. That the Owner enter into a site plan
agreement with the Town that contains all standard and special provisions and
requirements of the Town and public agencies;
4. That the site plan agreement provide for the
payment, by the Owner, of all applicable fees, recoveries, cash-in lieu of
parkland, Developer’s Group obligations and local services contributions;
5. That the Owner comply with all requirements
of the Town and authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner of Development Services;
6. That the Owner convey to the Town, at no
cost, the lands required for the extension of Clegg Road to Rodick Road and the
Town transfer to the Owner the surplus land for the existing cul-de-sac on the
north side, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.
7. That the Owner convey an easement at no cost
to the Region of York for the Highway 404 Trunk Sanitary Sewer;
8. That construction activity for the proposed
buildings (including the common access driveway from Clegg Road) will be
contained within “extent of work” boundaries as identified on the site plan and
that there be no storage of material and/or machinery and stockpiling of
topsoil and/or fill on the remainder of the property during construction of the
proposed buildings. Further, there will be no direct construction access to the
above site from Highway #7 and/or South Town Centre Boulevard; and,
9. Further
that the site plan approval will lapse after a period of three years commencing
May 21, 2002, in the event that a site plan agreement is not executed within
that period.
And that the By-law amendment application
(ZA.00234719) to remove the Hold provision for the portion of the lot subject
to the site plan application, be enacted by Council without further notice;
And that the revised Development Phasing Plan
for Warden West, be adopted;
And that Appendix I to the Central Area
Secondary Plan (OPA 21) is amended to reflect the changes in the Warden West
Development Phasing Plan.
And that staff be authorized to proceed with the process to stop up and
close the surplus lands for the existing cul-de-sac and that surplus lands on
the north side of the ultimate Clegg Road right-of-way be transferred to the
Owner.
(By-law 2002-89)
(8) IMPLEMENTATION AND
CONTROL OF CORNER LOT
FENCING IN MARKHAM'S NEW COMMUNITIES (10.0)
That the report entitled
“Implementation and Control of Corner Lot Fencing in Markham’s New Communities”
dated May 21, 2002, to the Development Services Committee, be received;
And that
Council give approval, in principle, to staff’s proposed approach to dealing
with various fencing matters within the Town which includes:
- A technical amendment of the current
Fence By-law to eliminate any areas of ambiguity in language or intent;
- Creating a “Homebuyer’s Guide” for the
new communities within Markham to educate new residents on fencing
compliance and other relevant matters;
- Clearly setting out in purchase and sale
agreements and registered on title, the developer / builder obligation to
build corner lot fencing;
- Ensuring that fence by-law information
is posted in all sales trailers and sales offices.
And that
Council not proceed with a fence permitting system for privacy fences on
residential properties;
And that staff
proceed with the proposed approach as outlined and report back to Development
Services Committee on progress made including an amended fence by-law and
including recommendations to ensure developers install proper fencing prior to
occupancy;
And that staff
report on the possibility of incorporating easements in favour of the Town into
subdivision agreements, to allow access to properties for fencing purposes;
And further
that, in the older established areas of Town, information be provided to
homeowners to educate them on fencing compliance and other relevant matters.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That Clause (8) be amended to add the following paragraph:
" And further that, in the older established areas of Town,
information be provided to homeowners to educate them on fencing compliance and
other relevant matters."
CARRIED
(9) OTHER
COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – MAY 21,
2002 (16.0)
CARRIED
6(d) REPORT NO. 30 - ENVIRONMENT AND
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Council consented to add Report No. 30 -
Environment and Transportation Committee - May 27, 2002.
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
That Report
No. 30 - Environment and Transportation Committee be received and adopted.
(1) FLETCHER'S FIELD -
REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
FOR ON-STREET PARKING RESTRICTION
ON 19TH AVENUE - JUNE 8 AND 29, 2002 (2.10)
That an exemption to the Town's Parking By-law No.
336-88, as amended, be granted to allow for parking on the south side of 19th
Avenue from Woodbine Avenue west to Highway 404, on June 8 and June 29, 2002;
And that Fletcher's Field Limited procure the
services of paid duty police officers to monitor traffic movements on 19th
Avenue at the entrance to their site.
CARRIED
6(e) REPORT NO. 31 - FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE
Council
consented to add Report No. 31 - Finance and Administrative Committee - May 28,
2002.
Moved by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That Report
No. 31 - Finance and Administrative Committee be received and adopted.
(1) CIVIC
CENTRE SPACE PLANNING (12.4)
That
Council endorse the 2002 Civic Centre Space Planning Project;
And
that $550,000 in funding be approved from the following Capital projects:
$300,000
from 044-6150-4895 and $250,000 from 044-6100-005-005.
(2) ALAN
WELLS RETIREMENT DINNER (12.2.6)
That
the Town of Markham purchase a table of ten at a cost of $750.00 for the dinner
honouring Alan Wells, Chief Administrative Officer, Region of York, to be held
at Le Parc Dining and Banquet Hall on Thursday, June 27, 2002.
CARRIED
7. MOTIONS
Council
consented to add Motions (1) and (2),
(1) JAZZ FESTIVAL - REQUEST FOR GRANT (7.6)
Moved
by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the
request from the Markham Jazz Festival for a grant in the region of $2,000 from
the Celebrate Markham programme be approved.
LOST
(2) MARKHAM
JAZZ FESTIVAL (3.5)
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the
request from the Markham Jazz Festival Committee to close Main Street
Unionville from north of Fred Varley Drive to south of Carlton Road to
facilitate the Markham Jazz Festival being held on August 17, 2002 between the
hours of 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. be approved.
CARRIED
(2/3rds vote to consider was
required and obtained)
8. COMMUNICATIONS
Council
consented to add Communication No. 179-2002.
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
171-2002 City of Pickering
- Forwarding a resolution concerning the federal lands in Pickering, Markham
and Uxbridge in connection with the use of the alternative approach to federal
airport zoning and participation in a formal Stakeholders Consultative Process
with Transport Canada. (13.5.2)
172-2002 Township of North
Himsworth - Forwarding a resolution regarding petitioning the Federal and
Provincial governments to amend legislation to permit municipal governments and
municipal boards/committees to accept donations derived from various legal
lottery events to be used solely on charitable purposes. (13.5.1)
173-2002 Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board
& City of Mississauga - Forwarding responses to the Town of Markham's
resolution regarding speed enforcement and speed limits on local roads.
(5.12.2)
174-2002 City of Woodstock
- Forwarding a resolution requesting the Ontario Government to review the
mandate and operation of the Ontario Municipal Board and to request the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario to establish a task force to recommend
on the relevance and the composition of an adjudicating body. (13.5.2)
175-2002 Gary Dunlop,
Kolter Property Company - Forwarding comments with respect to the proposed new
Sign By-law. (2.16 & 10.8)
(Other Business - Clause 1) (By-law 2002-94)
179-2002 Sam Orrico -
Forwarding a letter dated May 28, 2002 requesting that consideration of the
proposed new Town of Markham Sign By-Law be deferred to the September 3, 2002
Council meeting to allow him time to review and comment. (Other Business -
Clause 1) (2.16 & 10.6) (By-law 2002-94)
Referred to all Members of Council
176-2002 Liquor Licence
Application - Request to complete the Municipal Information Form for Dot Com
Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar, 8261 Woodbine Avenue, Unit 101, Markham
(indoor area). (3.21)
Referred to Commissioner of Development
Services
177-2002 Ontario Municipal
Board - Forwarding decision with respect to the application submitted by Madrid
Developments Limited allowing the rezoning of lands at 5221 Highway 7 to permit
various additional commercial uses and approving site plan, elevations,
servicing, landscaping, erosion control and grading plans. (13.13, 10.5, 10.6,
8.0)
(By-laws 2002-90 and 2002-91)
178-2002 Ontario Municipal
Board - Forwarding decision with respect to the application submitted by
1212763 Ontario Limited (Azuria Group) to rezone lands at 10271, 10327 and
10391 Woodbine Avenue to permit the development of 370-unit plan subdivision.
(13.13, 10.5, 10.7, 8.0)
(By-laws 2002-92 and 2002-93)
CARRIED
9. OTHER BUSINESS
(1) SIGN
BY-LAW STUDY AND NEW SIGN BY-LAW (2.16 & 10.8)
Notice was
given in the Markham Economist and Sun and the Thornhill Liberal on Saturday,
May 11, 2002 that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Markham intends
to pass a new Sign By-law at the meeting this May 28, 2002.
Mr. Martin
Rendl, Martin Rendl Associates, advised of two proposed minor amendments to the
proposed new Sign By-law:
1. Section 6.1 "Table
A" adding the words "Non Residential" to the title.
2. Section 8.1 "Table
C" making reference to "See Section 4.1 for commercial uses in
industrial zones."
Mr. Gary
Dunlop, Kolter Properties Limited, expressed concern regarding sections 4.5 and
4.7 in connection with roof signs which were discussed and addressed.
Some
discussion took place regarding concerns over the placement of election signs
in residential areas. It was agreed to
refer this matter and the concerns expressed in Councillor Heath's
communication back to staff.
Moved by
Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the
proposed new Town of Markham Sign By-law, be approved and enacted without
further notice;
And that
concerns regarding election signage in residential zones and the following
suggestions, be referred to staff of the Development Services Commission for a
further report and recommendation;
And that the Town of Markham request the Region of York to assign all
the powers it now exercises concerning regulation and enforcement of
signs, including signs on Regional property and rights of way in
Markham, to the Town;
And that, for the proper implementation of the new sign
bylaw, staff be directed to hire two sign bylaw enforcement people this
year, or at least one immediately and second for the new fiscal year starting
January 1, 2003;
And that improvements be made in the bylaw, including the following:
a) Real
estate signs for the sale of used homes can only be located on the
lot for sale.
b) A-Frame business
signs must be taken in at night.
c) A-Frame
and Mobile signs must display the Town's permit number, including
the expiry date, in clear view.
d) Developer
signs for new homes can not be erected prior to draft plan approval, and must
be removed once 90% of the lots have been sold.
e) If
a business has a readograph sign, then no mobile sign permit can be issued to
the same address.
(By-law 2002-94)
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That Clause (1) be amended to add the
following:
"And
that concerns regarding election signage in residential zones and the following
suggestions, be referred to staff of the Development Services Commission for a
further report and recommendation;
"And that the Town of Markham request
the Region of York to assign all the powers it now exercises
concerning regulation and enforcement of signs, including signs on
Regional property and rights of way in Markham, to the Town;
"And that, for the proper implementation
of the new sign bylaw, staff be directed to hire two sign bylaw
enforcement people this year, or at least one immediately and second for the
new fiscal year starting January 1, 2003;
"And that improvements be made in the
bylaw, including the following:
a) Real
estate signs for the sale of used homes can only be located on the
lot for sale.
b) A-Frame business
signs must be taken in at night.
c) A-Frame
and Mobile signs must display the Town's permit number, including
the expiry date, in clear view.
d) Developer
signs for new homes can not be erected prior to draft plan approval, and must
be removed once 90% of the lots have been sold.
e) If
a business has a readograph sign, then no mobile sign permit can be issued to
the same address."
CARRIED
(2) GTA WETLAND WATCH COMMITTEE (5.7)
That the
request for support from the GTA Wetland Watch Committee in the naming of a
small tributary of the Little Rouge River in the Towns of Markham and
Whitchurch/Stoufville to "Willowgrove Creek", be endorsed.
CARRIED
10. BY-LAWS
Council
consented to add By-law 2002-102.
Moved by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by
Councillor D. Horchik
That By-laws
2002-87 to 2002-102 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2002-87 A by-law to provide for the levy and collection of sums
required by the Corporation of the Town of Markham for the year 2002 and to
provide for the mailing of notices demanding payment of taxes for the year 2002
(Clause 7, Report No. 28, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-88 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 90-81, as amended (Neamsby
Investment Inc., 1525 Denison Street - To permit a farmers market)
(Clause 6, Report No. 29, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-89 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended
(Stringbridge Developments Inc, Part of Block 1, Plan 65M-2668 - To remove
Holding Provision (H))
(Clause 7, Report No. 29, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-90 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2325-68, as amended (Madrid
Developments Limited, 5221 Highway 7 - To delete subject lands from the designated
area by-law so that it may be incorporated into Zoning By-law 177-96, as
amended to permit various additional commercial uses.) (Ontario Municipal Board
Approval) (Communication No. 177-2002)
BY-LAW 2002-91 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 1229, as amended (Madrid
Developments Limited, 5221 Highway 7 - To permit various additional commercial
uses.) (Ontario Municipal Board Approval) (Communication No. 177-2002)
BY-LAW 2002-92 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (1212763
Ontario Limited (Azuria Group), 10271, 10327 and 10391 Woodbine Avenue - To
delete subject lands from the designated area by-law so that it may be
incorporated into Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended to permit the development of
370-unit plan of subdivision.) (Ontario Municipal Board Approval)
(Communication No. 178-2002)
BY-LAW 2002-93 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (1212763
Ontario Limited (Azuria Group), 10271, 10327 and 10391 Woodbine Avenue - To
permit the development of 370-unit plan of subdivision.) (Ontario Municipal
Board Approval) (Communication No. 178-2002)
BY-LAW 2002-94 A by-law to prohibit and regulate signs and other advertising
devices and the posting of notices on buildings or vacant lots within the Town
of Markham and to repeal in their entirety By-laws 121-93 and 247-94, as
amended.
(Other Business - Clause (1))
BY-LAW 2002-95 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of
the Town of Markham (Blocks 113, 114, 116 and 117, Plan 65M-2999 - Lemsford
Drive)
(Council Meeting No. 11, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-96 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not
subject to Part Lot Control (Woodbine Cachet South Inc., northwest corner of
Sixteenth Avenue and Woodbine Avenue, Lots 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 175, 176
and 177, Plan 65M-3526)
(Council Meeting No. 11, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-97 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended
(Abidien Inc. (Best Homes - South Unionville),
19TM-98005, Phase 2B - To remove Holding Provision (H))
(Council Meeting No. 11, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-98 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Abidien
Inc. (Best Homes - South Unionville), 19TM-97009, Phase 2A - To remove Holding
Provision (H))
(Council Meeting No. 11, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-99 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Monarch
Construction Ltd, Phase 3A, Plan 19T-95009, Part of Lot 17, Concession 6 - To
remove Holding Provision (H))
(Council Meeting No. 11, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-100 A by-law to amend Zoning by-law 177-96, as amended (1107656
Ontario Ltd., Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-01013, Block 44, Registered Plan
65M-3226 - To remove Holding Provision (H))
(Council Meeting No. 11, 2002)
CARRIED
Moved by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
BY-LAW 2002-102 A by-law to provide for the Making of Application for Approval to
Expropriate Land for Park Purposes and to Create Additional Frontage onto
German Mills Road for German Mills Settlers Park.
(Committee of the Whole Motion)
CARRIED
(See following recorded vote for
By-law 2002-102)
(7:2)
Yeas: Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J.
Virgilio, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (7)
Nays: Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor D. Horchik. (2)
Moved by Councillor
K. Usman
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
BY-LAW 2002-101 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of May
28, 2002.
(Council
Meeting No. 11, 2002)
CARRIED
11. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor S. Daurio
That the
meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
_________________________________ ____________________________________
SHEILA
BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK FRANK
SCARPITTI, DEPUTY MAYOR
(Signed)