2003-02-25

COUNCIL MINUTES   Council Chamber, Civic Centre

 

(Canada Room)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (10)

 

Regrets

Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor K. Usman. (3)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

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

 

(1)        2003 Budget (7.4 & 7.5)

(2)            Requirement Under Municipal Act (16.23)

(3)        2003 Advisory Committee/Board Appointments (16.24)

 

CARRIED

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on February 25, 2003 at 7:04 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre.  Mayor D. Cousens presided.

 

 

(Council Chambers)

COUNCIL

 

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti (7:06 p.m.), Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (10)

 

Regrets

Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor K. Usman. (3)

 

STAFF

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

J. Allen, Chief Information Officer

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development

   Services

S. Birrell, Town Clerk

B. Cribbett, Treasurer

P. Ingham, General Manager, Roads

P. Loukes, Director of Street Services

J. Lustig, Manager, Financial Planning

J. Mascarin, Acting Town Solicitor

P. Miller, Acting Manager, Secretariat Services

B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant

J. Sales, Commissioner of Community & Fire

   Services

M. Scott, Executive Coordinator

G. Sequeira, Manager, Financial Reporting

A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

M.F. Turner, Commissioner, Strategy, Innovations and Partnerships

 

 

 

1.            DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

None declared.

 

 

2.            REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

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)        2003 OPERATING, CAPITAL AND
            WATERWORKS BUDGETS (7.4 & 7.5)

 

That consideration of the 2003 Operating, Capital and Waterworks budgets, be referred to the Council meeting this date.

 

 

(2)            ABSENCE FROM MEETINGS - REQUIREMENT
            UNDER MUNICIPAL ACT (16.23)

 

That, pursuant to Section 259(1)(c) of The Municipal Act, 2001, Regional Councillor Gordon Landon's seat not be declared vacant during the period March 10, 2003 to June 10, 2003.

 

 

(3)        2003 ADVISORY COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS (16.24)

 

Markham Public Library Board

That the resignation of Belinda Tang from the Markham Public Library Board, be received with regret;

 

And that Regional Councillor T. Wong and Councillors A. Chiu and G. McKelvey bring forward a recommendation for replacement to a future Council meeting;

 

Unionville Business Improvement Area (BIA)

And that the following appointments to the Unionville Business Improvement Area (BIA), be confirmed:

 

Gregory McCormick                        term to expire December 31, 2003

Eva Yang                         term to expire December 31, 2003

Lori Lievonen                         term to expire December 31, 2003

Suzanne Bouchard                         term to expire December 31, 2003

Sarah Iles                         term to expire December 31, 2003

Gary Davis                         term to expire December 31, 2003

Wanda Robinson                         term to expire December 31, 2003

 

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

3.            MINUTES

 

(1)            REGULAR AND SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS
            - FEBRUARY 11 AND FEBRUARY 14, 2003

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on February 11, 2003 and Special Council Meeting held on February 14, 2003, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.            PRESENTATIONS

 

Council consented to add Presentation (5).

 

(1)            ENGAGE 21ST CENTURY MARKHAM STRATEGIC PLAN (12.0)

 

Mayor D. Cousens and Councillor S. Daurio announced the release of Engage 21st Century Markham Strategic Plan and extended thanks to those who provided contributions to the Markham community vision.

 

 

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

 

Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti, the Budget Subcommittee, and staff were presented with the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.  This is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting throughout North America.

 

 

(3)            GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
            CANADIAN AWARD FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING (12.2.6)

 

Councillor S. Daurio was presented with the Government Finance Officers Association Canadian Award for Financial Reporting Award.  This award recognizes excellence in governmental accounting and financial reporting throughout North America.  The achievement of Council, the Chief Administrative Officer, and staff was recognized.

 

 

(4)        2003 OPERATING, CAPITAL AND
            WATERWORKS BUDGETS (7.4 & 7.5)

 

The Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti presented the 2003 Operating, Capital and Waterworks budgets.

 

Council consented to a division on the question.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the report dated February 25, 2003 entitled “2003 Operating, Capital, and Waterworks Budgets” be received;

 

And that Council approve the 2003 Operating Budget for Town services which totals $119,347,470, the principle components of which are detailed on Appendix 1 attached hereto.

 

CARRIED

 (See following recorded vote) (10:0)

 

YEAS:       Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (10)

 

ABSENT:      Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor K. Usman. (3)

 

 

And that gross expenditures of $119,347,470 be funded from the following sources:

 

	$
Taxation Revenues	73,381,563
Grant & Subsidy Revenues	441,677
General Revenues (Interest, Fines, Permits)	23,571,412
User Fees & Service Charges (User Fees, Rentals, Sales)	15,618,230
Other Income/Recoveries	2,920,855
Prior Year Surplus Transfer to Reserve	3,413,733
Total	119,347,470

 

CARRIED

(See following recorded vote) (9:1)

 

YEAS:       Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor A. Chiu. (9)

 

NAYS:       Councillor D. Horchik. (1)

 

ABSENT:      Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor K. Usman. (3)

 

And that Council approve the 2003 Capital Budget that totals $47,701,141, the funding details of which are listed in Appendix 2 to the February 25, 2003 staff report;

 

And that Council approve the Water and Wastewater Budget that totals $36,478,008, the principle components of which are detailed on Appendix 3 to the February 25, 2003 staff report;

 

And that $2,452,000 of the 2002 Operating Surplus of $3,413,733 be used to fund the 2003 Enhanced Capital program and the difference of $961,737 be transferred to the Corporate Rate Stabilization Reserve;

 

AND THAT an interest earning Reserve be established for future Library Capital projects not funded by Development Charges;

 

And further that a copy of the budgets be made available to the public through the Clerk’s Department and each of the Markham Libraries.

 

CARRIED

 (See following recorded vote) (10:0)

 

YEAS:       Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (10)

 

ABSENT:      Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor K. Usman. (3)

 

 

(5)        UTNE MAGAZINE
            ENLIGHTENED SUBURBS (12.2.6)

 

Mayor D. Cousens announced that UTNE magazine, an American publication, has named the Town of Markham, the only community in Canada, as one of the top 10 most enlightened suburbs in North America.  Mayor Cousens complimented staff and Council for embracing new urbanism and planning.

 

 

 

5.            DELEGATIONS

 

(1)        Mr. Orrico was in attendance and spoke to the by-law to amend the Sign By-law. (2.16) (Clause 11, Report No. 15)

 

6(a)            REPORT NO. 13 - COMMUNITY SERVICES & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (2) and (4)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That Report No. 13 - Community Services & Environment Committee be received and adopted.

 

February 10, 2003

 

(1)            REGION OF YORK ASSUMPTION OF WASTE DISPOSAL
            AND PROCESSING COSTS (5.1)

 

That the Report "Region of York Assumption of Waste Disposal and Processing Costs" be received;

 

And that the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services be authorized to enter into discussions with the Region of York regarding the sharing of future recycling revenues and Waste Diversion Ontario funding and report to Council.

 

 

 

(2)            VANDALISM AND VIOLENCE POLICY
FOR ALL TOWN PROPERTY (6.4 & 2.1)

 

That Council approve a revised Vandalism and Violence Policy for dealing with vandalism and violence at all Town facilities and properties;

 

And that Council adopt a Town of Markham Code of Conduct, and direct staff to post the Code in all community centres, libraries and cultural venues in Markham.

 

 

DEFERRED & REFERRED

(See following motion to defer)

 

            Moved by Councillor J. Heath

            Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

            That Clause (2), Report No. 13 be deferred and referred to the Community Services Committee meeting of March 3, 2003.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)  RESOLUTION – PESTICIDE REDUCTION STEERING
COMMITTEE - EXTENSION OF FINAL REPORT
DEADLINE (16.34)

 

That the following resolution from the January 29, 2003 meeting of the Pesticide Reduction Steering Committee with respect to the Final Report deadline, be approved:

 

"That Council be requested to further extend the deadline date for the Pesticide Reduction Steering Committee to table its final report to the Community Services and Environment Committee to its April meeting or March if possible;

 

And that this report then be referred to Staff to report on recommendations at the following Community Services and Environment Committee meeting."

 

 

(4)            OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES & ENVIRONMENT
            COMMITTEE MEETING – FEBRUARY 10, 2003 (16.0)

 

That the Community Services & Environment Committee minutes dated February 10, 2003 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6(b)            REPORT NO. 14 - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (12) and (13).

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That Report No. 14 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.

 

February 17, 2003

 

(1)            TENDER 210-T-02, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF
            TWELVE VEHICLES (7.12 & 7.12.2)

 

That tender 210-T-02 for the Supply and Delivery of Twelve (12) Vehicles for 2003 be split and awarded to the following four lowest acceptable bidders totalling $412,484.30 inclusive of 7% GST and 8% PST ($398,137.02 inclusive of 3% GST and 8% PST) as per Appendix "A":

• Bill Houston Ford Limited for 1 vehicle, Item 3 in the amount of $35,996.15 inclusive of all taxes
• Freeway Ford Sales Ltd. for 7 vehicles, Items 1, 2 and 7 totalling $257,808.15 inclusive of all taxes
• Milton Chrysler Dodge Limited for 2 vehicles, Item 4 totalling $47,283.40 inclusive of all taxes
• Royal Woods Ford Lincoln Sales Ltd. for 2 vehicles, Items 5 and 6 totalling $71,396.60 inclusive of all taxes;

 

AND THAT funds for TWO (2) vehicles, Item 4 in the amount of $47,283.40 inclusive of 7% GST and 8% PST ($45,638.76 inclusive of 3% GST and 8% PST) are provided for in Clerk's, By-law & Licensing Department's 2002 Capital Budget account # 45 5350 4983 005 Appendix "B";

 

AND THAT funds for the remaining TEN (10) vehicles in the amount of $365,200.90 inclusive of 7% GST & 8% PST ($352,498.26 inclusive of 3% GST and 8% PST) are provided for in Capital Assets Department's 2002 Capital Budget account # 56 6150 4706 005 Appendix "B";

 

AND THAT the remaining budget in Capital Assets Department's 2002 Capital Budget account #56 6150 4706 005 will be applied to the remaining corporate fleet replacements as approved.

 

 

(2)            ASPEN RIDGE HOMES (CORNELL) LTD. - PARTIAL RELEASE
            AND ABANDONMENT OF STORM AND SANITARY SEWER
            EASEMENT OVER PART OF BLOCKS 1, 4, 6 AND 7, PLAN 65M-3637 (8.1 & 10.0)

 

That a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a partial release and abandonment of a storm and sanitary sewer easement over lands legally described as Part of Blocks 1, 4, 6 and 7, Plan 65M-3637, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

(By-law 2003-58)

 

 

(3)        EDEN OAK (UNIONVILLE) INC. - RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
            AGREEMENT - PART OF LOT 8, CONCESSION 6, 19TM-98018
            PHASE 2 RECONVEYANCE OF 0.3 M RESERVE BEING
            BLOCK 95, PLAN 65M-3593 (8.5)

 

That Part of Block 95, Plan 65M-3593 being Part 2 on the draft reference plan (to be deposited at the Land Registry Office) be declared surplus property pursuant to By-law 178-96;

 

And that notice of the property disposition of such lands be placed on the agenda for the Council meeting on February 25, 2003;

 

And further that a by-law be enacted at the Council meeting on March 18, 2003, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer/Deed of Land to Eden Oak (Unionville) Inc. for lands legally described as Part of Block 95, Plan 65M-3593, being Part 2 on the draft reference plan in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

 

 

(4)            DELEGATION OF TAX RATIO RESPONSIBILITY - 2003 (7.3)

 

That the Region of York retain responsibility for setting tax ratios for 2003, in consultation with finance staff of the area municipalities;

 

And that staff report back to Council on the proposed tax ratios prior to Regional Council's adoption of the ratios for 2003;

 

And further that the Treasurer examine the industrial tax class and report back on whether the Town can achieve the objective of reaching the range of fairness in the near future.

 

 

(5)            MARCEL BEAUBIEN FINAL REPORT - PROPERTY
            ASSESSMENT AND CLASSIFICATION REVIEW (7.1)

 

That the report of the Treasurer dated February 17, 2003, be forwarded to the Minister of Finance as the Town of Markham's response to the final report by Mr. Beaubien entitled "Property Assessment and Classification Review".

 

 

(6)            AUDIO/VISUAL ENHANCEMENTS OF CANADA ROOM (7.13)

 

That the Information Technology Services Department (ITS) report on Civic Centre Audio Visual Systems Upgrade be received;

 

And that ITS be authorized to commence with the upgrade of audiovisual systems within the Canada Room at a cost of $55K;

 

And that ITS report back to Council on the scope, timing, and costs of future audiovisual system upgrade phases for approval prior to commencing.

 

 

(7)            JENNINGS GATE ESTATES MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM (5.3)

 

That the Technical Services Department be authorized to retain an engineering consulting firm to design and prepare contract documents for a municipal water distribution system for Jennings Gate Estates, at a cost not to exceed $75,000;

 

And that the consultant's fee be funded from the 2003 Capital Budget, Project No. 5250 and that budget pre-approval for this project be authorized;

 

And that the consultant's fee form part of the total project cost in accordance with the Local Improvement Act;

 

And further that should the property owners not wish to proceed under the Local Improvements Act, a report recommending an alternative funding source for the design costs be provided to Council.

 

 

(8)            MARKHAM SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE (10.16 & 12.2.6)

 

That the report entitled "Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre" be received;

 

And that the Town of Markham enter into a Letter of Agreement with the Province of Ontario's Ministry of Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation regarding the Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre in order to secure a one-time capital contribution of $20,000 and an annual operating grant of at least $50,000;

 

And that the Town of Markham's financial contribution (to be determined upon Council's receipt and approval of the Innovation-Synergy Centre Business Plan in March 2003) to the establishment of the Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre (MSBEC) will be from within the 2003 Economic Development Department budget;

 

And that the Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre become part of the Province of Ontario Small Business Enterprise Centre Program;

 

And that the Markham Economic Development Department be designated as the service delivery agent for the Small Business Enterprise Centre Program;

 

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Letter of Agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

 

 

(9)            MARKHAM PRAYER BREAKFAST - NOVEMBER 26, 2003 (12.2.6)

 

That approval be granted for the purchase of two (2) tables of ten (10) for the Markham Prayer Breakfast, to be held on November 26, 2003; one table to be designated for Councillors and one table for the Mayor's Youth Task Force.

 

 

(10)      "IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN" AWARDS BANQUET MAY 3, 2003 (12.2.6)

 

That approval be granted for the purchase of a table of ten (10) for the "In Celebration of Women" Awards Banquet, to be held on May 3, 2003 at Di Nardo's Mansion & Banquet Centre;

 

And that if Councillors cannot use all tickets, the remainder be offered to senior staff;

 

And further that a silent auction item be donated on behalf of Mayor and Members of Council.

 

(11)      THE HERBERT H. CARNEGIE FUTURE ACES FOUNDATION
            CHARITY BALL - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2003 (12.2.6)

 

That tickets be purchased for Councillors that wish to attend The Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation Charity Ball to be held on Saturday, February 22, 2003 at the Thornhill Country Club.

 

 

(12)      CITY OF REGINA - INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN
            "MUNICIPAL LEADERS' FORUM ON IMPLEMENTING KYOTO"
            REGINA, APRIL 27 TO 29, 2003 (5.7)

 

That the letter of invitation dated January 20, 2003 from the Mayor of the City of Regina with respect to participation in the "Municipal Leaders' Forum on Implementing Kyoto" being held in Regina, April 27 to 29, 2003, be received;

 

And that authority be granted for one Councillor and one member of staff to attend the Forum;

 

And that the appointment of attendees be referred to the March 3, 2003 Finance and Administrative Committee.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor J. Heath

            Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

            That Clause (12) be amended to add the following paragraph:

 

            "And that the appointment of attendees be referred to the March 3, 2003 Finance and Administrative Committee."

 

CARRIED

 

 

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

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

6(c)            REPORT NO. 15 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (2), (7), (9), (11) and (12).

 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That Report No. 15 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

February 18, 2003

(1)            MARKHAM TRAILS PHASE 3, BERCZY VILLAGE COMMUNITY
APPLICATIONS FOR REVISIONS TO DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 19TM-01008
(SU.02-114389 & ZA.02-114435) (10.7, 10.5)

            Report attached

 

That draft plan of subdivision 19TM-01008, prepared and revised by PMG Planning Consultants, identified as Project Number 2124, Drawing Number 2124-dp08.dwg, be approved

subject to the revised conditions of draft plan approval as set out in Appendix ‘A’ to the staff report dated February 18, 2003, and the following redline revision:

 

• Provide an 18.5 metre radius for the proposed cul-de-sac for Street ‘A’

And that the applications submitted by Markham Trails to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved, and that the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ to the staff report dated February 18, 2003, be enacted;

 

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

 

That the applicant submit the required 30% subdivision processing fee.

(By-law 2003-59)

 

 

(2)            ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIONS (REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65M-3134,
65M-3156, AND 65M-3248) (10.7)

            Report attached

 

That the services in Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3134, 65M-3156 and 65M-3248, be accepted;

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

(By-laws 2003-60 to 2003-64)

 

DEFERRED & REFERRED

(See following motion to defer)

 

            Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

            Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

            That Clause (2), Report No. 15 be deferred and referred to the March 4, 2003 Development Services Committee meeting to permit staff to provide the additional information that was requested by Development Services Committee on February 18, 2003.

 

CARRIED

(3)            HUMBOLD PROPERTIES LIMITED,
(GREENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY) DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19T-95013 (PHASE 3)
REQUEST FOR STREET NAME APPROVAL (FILE # SUB 95-006) (10.14)

            Report attached

 

That the following street names be approved for use in plan of subdivision 19T-95013 (Phase 3) (Humbold Properties Limited):

 

Appleview Road

Candlewood Court

Gordon Weedon Road (veteran’s name)

Kingsmill Court

Thornwood Chase Road

 

Extensions of existing roads:

Alfred Paterson Drive (veteran’s name)

Castlemore Avenue

Delray Drive

Goldenwood Crescent 

Rainbow Valley Crescent

Saffron Street

Extensions of future roads with approved names:

Maybole Road

Outerbrook Road

Peterkin Road

 

And that the street name signs for Alfred Paterson Drive and Gordon Weedon Road include a poppy to identify them as veteran’s names (Appendix ‘A’).

 

 

(4)            DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT, THE JOHN D. HESS HOUSE - 5928 16^TH AVENUE
THE CHRISTIAN RAMER TENANT HOUSE - 5958 16^TH AVENUE (16.11.3)

            Report attached

 

That Heritage Markham’s recommendation to designate the John D. Hess House at 5928 16^th Avenue and the Christian Ramer Tenant House - 5958 16^th Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved;

 

And that the Clerks Department be authorized to:

- publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Act; and,

- prepare the Designation By-law for this property;

 

And that the Town enter into a heritage conservation easement agreement with the owner of the property at 5928 & 5958 16^TH Avenue to ensure the protection of the John D. Hess House and the Christian Ramer Tenant House.

 

 

(5)        "THE UDELL-HAMILTON HOUSE" 7292 19^TH AVENUE
REQUEST FOR RELOCATION TO MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES
MR. MIKE BRADSHAW (16.11)

            Report attached

 

That Council declare the dwelling known as the “Udell-Hamilton House”, located at 7292 19^th Avenue, to be eligible for relocation to Markham Heritage Estates.

 

 

(6)  PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
AREA POLICIES OF THE MARKHAM OFFICIAL PLAN (10.3)

            Report attached

 

That the Town initiate an Official Plan amendment to update the current Community Improvement policies contained in the Official Plan, to reflect recent changes to Section 28 of the Planning Act;

 

And that staff be directed to continue to work with York Region and Ministry of Municipal Affairs staff to clarify the applicability of Section 28 provisions to promote urban development, such as Markham Centre;

 

And that staff be authorized to schedule a statutory public meeting to receive input on the proposed Official Plan amendment, following further consultation with York Region and Ministry of Municipal Affairs staff.

 

(7)            MARKHAM CENTRE COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY
2002 HIGHLIGHTS, 2003 PROGRAMME, AND CIRCULATION
OF NOTICE FOR STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETINGS (10.0, 10.8)

 

That the Proposed 2003 Communications Work Programme for Markham Centre be approved as outlined in the Development Services Commission report dated February 18, 2003, entitled "Markham Centre Communications Strategy";

 

And that funding to a maximum budget of $83,500 be consolidated into the Development Services Commission capital budget account 080 5399 4970 005 through a transfer of funds from previously approved capital accounts as outlined in the report;

 

And that the procedure for expanded circulation of notice for statutory public meetings, related to development applications in Markham Centre, as outlined in the February 18, 2003 staff report, be approved.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(8)            POLICY - MASTER LETTER OF CREDIT FOR PUBLIC WORKS(5.0)

            Report attached

 

That the report entitled "Master Letter of Credit for Public Works", dated February 18, 2003, be received;

 

And that a policy for the utilization of a Master Letter of Credit for multi-phased developments as outlined in the report be endorsed;

 

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute agreements with developers for a Master Letter of Credit for public works in multi phased developments, in a form satisfactory to the CAO and Town Solicitor;

 

And that the CAO be authorized to update the Master Letter of Credit Policy and conditions and terms of the Master Letter of Credit Agreement as required.

 

 

(9)            STREAMLINING STREET NAME APPROVALS AND
ENSURING CULTURALLY DIVERSE STREET NAMES (10.14)

            Report attached

 

That the reports dated February 4, 2003, and February 18, 2003 entitled “Streamlining Street Name Approvals and Ensuring Culturally Diverse Street Names”, be received;

 

And that council endorse the street naming process outlined below:

 

Town of Markham Street Naming Approval Process:

1.      Submission of proposed street names to staff (submissions to come from developers, Councillors, or special requests from Markham residents);

2.      Circulation of proposed street names (for acceptance or rejection) to affected Ward Councillor (if applicable), the Region of York and the Fire Department;

3.      Addition of acceptable street names to the street name reserve list;

4.      Presentation of the street name reserve list to Development Services Committee, for approval, on a quarterly basis, with changes highlighted;

5.      Director of Planning and Urban Design – assignment of street names from the street name reserve list to a draft plan of subdivision;

6.      Assigned names are so noted on the street name reserve list and utilized names are removed upon registration of the plan;

 

And that approval be given to replace the 22 veteran street name signs without poppies immediately, and that the cost be included in the 2003 budget.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor J. Heath

            Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

            That Clause (9), Report No. 15 be amended to add "….with changes highlighted" to the third paragraph, item 4.

 

CARRIED

(10)            STREAMLINING OF DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL PROCESSES
INCLUDING DELEGATION OF DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
AUTHORITY - SIX MONTH REVIEW (10.0) 

            Report attached

 

That the development approval process improvements, approved by Council on June 25, 2002 for a six month trial period and implemented through planning process changes and enactment of delegation By-law 2002-202, be approved for continuation on an ongoing basis;

 

And that, prior to staff approval of any site plan application related to a property having arterial road frontage (except for site plans applications proposing additions to existing buildings), that proposed building elevations be reviewed with the Development Services Committee at a “Part A” session;

 

And that Council enact the amendment to Delegation By-law 2002-202, attached as Appendix ‘A’.

(By-law 2003-65)

 

 

(11)            AMENDMENTS TO SIGN BY-LAW (2.16)

            Report attached

 

That the correspondence dated February 11, 2003, and the deputation by Mr. Sam Orrico, P.O. Box 24, Markham, with respect to the proposed Sign By-law Amendment, be received;

 

And that the submission by Richard Talbot on behalf of the Unionville Villagers Association be received and referred to staff for review and for consideration when developing an enforcement strategy;

And that a by-law be enacted to amend Sign By-Law No. 2002-94 to:

-  Clarify the rules for election signage in residential zones;

-  Provide for development signs to be removed once all of the lots of the subdivision have been sold;

-  Prohibit mobile signs on lots where there is a readograph on the ground sign if the readograph is greater than two square metres;

-  Establish processes and timeframes for approving applications for banners; and

- Effect certain minor housekeeping revisions;

 

And that York Region be requested to divest itself of all responsibility for signs and sign enforcement on Regional roads and that responsibility be assumed by the Town;

 

And that staff develop a strategy for enforcement of the sign by-law;

 

And that implementation of the poster sleeve program be delayed indefinitely;

 

And that A-frame signs be deferred the Part A session of Development Services Committee on March 25, 2003.

(By-law 2003-66)

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor J. Heath

            Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

            That Clause (11), Report No. 15, paragraph 4 be amended to delete the words "…sign permits and…" and substitute with "…signs and sign…".

 

CARRIED

 

 

(12)  WOODSIDE II AND III DEVELOPMENTS INC.
3075 AND PART OF 3083 HIGHWAY #7 EAST, LOT 10, CONC. 4
HOLD REMOVAL - ZA. 02.114375 (10.5, 10.6)

 

That the reports dated February 4, February 11, and February 18, 2003 entitled, “Woodside II and III Developments Inc. site plan application to permit an LCBO retail outlet and Hold removal at 3075 and part of 3083 Highway #7 East Lot 10, Concession 4 (SC. 02.114373 and ZA. 02.114375)” be received;

 

And that the zoning application (ZA 02.114375) submitted by Woodside II and III Developments Inc. to remove the Hold provision on the lands to permit an LCBO retail outlet at 3075 and part of 3083 Highway #7 East, be approved.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(13)  PLAYDIUM CORPORATION, 22 HERITAGE ROAD
REZONING TO PERMIT A FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX
(ZA 02 119090) (10.5)

 

That the report from the Development Services Commission dated January 21, 2003, entitled "The Playdium Corporation has submitted a rezoning application to permit a family entertainment complex at 22 Heritage Road", be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on February 18, 2003, with respect to the proposed amendment to By-laws 1229, as amended, be received;

 

And that the application by the Playdium Corporation to amend By-law 1229, as amended, be approved;

 

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

 

 

(14)            OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
            COMMITTEE MEETING – FEBRUARY 18, 2003 (16.0)

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

7.            MOTIONS

 

Council consented to add Motions (1) to (4).

 

(1)            ENGAGE 21ST CENTURY MARKHAM STRATEGIC PLAN (12.0)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

That appreciation be extended to Councillors S. Daurio, J. Heath, J. Virgilio, other members of Council, Mr. S. Chait, Director, Corporate Strategy & Quality Office and Mr. R. Dominico, Manager of Corporate Quality, for their contribution to the success of Engage 21st Century Markham Strategic Plan - the Markham community vision;

 

And that thanks and recognition be extended to those members of the community in attendance and those not in attendance for their participation in this process:

 

                        Ms. Wyn Chivers

                        Mr. Dave Carrick

                        Mr. Mo Mohammed

                        Mr. John O'Gorman

                        Mr. Larry Muller

                        Mr. Bob Watt

                        Mr. Sam Bowman

                        Mr. Brad Salavich

                        Ms. Gillian Wannop

                        Ms. Dena Taylor

                        Mr. John Vernon

                        Mr. Ralph Berger

                        Mr. Wilbert Li

                        Mr. Scott Fraser

                        Mr. Gary Atkins

                        Ms. Valerie Burke

                        Mr. Jim Robertson

                        Mrs. Marion Matthias

                        Mr. Bob Adams

                        Mr. Glen Schaeffer

                        Mr. Bob Baird

                        Mr. Tom Farrar

                        Mr. William Snowball

 

CARRIED

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

 

 

(2)        2003 OPERATING, CAPITAL AND
            WATERWORKS BUDGETS (7.4 & 7.5)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That appreciation be expressed to the Budget Chief, the Budget Subcommittee, Members of Council, the Chief Administrative Officer, and the Commissioner of Corporate Services and his team for successful 2003 Operating, Capital and Waterworks budgets.

 

CARRIED

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

 

 

(3)            MOSAIC INTERFAITH GROUP
            "OUT OF THE COLD" INITIATIVE (12.2.6)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That the Town Clerk prepare letters from the Mayor, on behalf of Council, congratulating the MOSAIC Interfaith Group and the Thornhill United Church on their "Out of the Cold" initiatives.

 

CARRIED

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

 

 

(4)            RETIREMENT DINNER
SCOTT SOMERVILLE
CITY MANAGER - CITY OF VAUGHAN (12.2.6)

 

That approval be given to purchase a table for 10 persons at the revised cost of $1,000.00 for the retirement dinner of Scott Somerville, City Manager, City of Vaughan, in order that some Members of Council and staff may attend on March 25, 2003, subject to a quorum being available at the Town of Markham Development Services Committee Public Meetings.

 

LOST

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

(See following recorded vote which was Lost) (4:6)

 

YEAS:       Mayor D. Cousens, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor A. Chiu. (4)

 

NAYS:       Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik. (6)

 

ABSENT:      Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor K. Usman. (3)

 

 

 

8.            COMMUNICATIONS

 

Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

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

 

Received

86-2003           Helen Ho, Thornhill United Church - Advising that under the umbrella of MOSAIC interfaith group, they will be hosting an Out of the Cold shelter for ten consecutive Friday nights, starting January 31, 2003 and ending April 4, 2003. The program will begin at 4:30 p.m. and end at 8 a.m. the following morning. (12.2.6)

 

87-2003    The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding a copy of the Prime Minister's Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues Final Report:  Canada's Urban Strategy a Blueprint for Action. (13.4)

 

Referred to all Members of Council

88-2003            Proclamation - April 21 to 27, 2003 - Pitch-In Canada Week. (3.4)

 

89-2003            Proclamation - March 3 to 9, 2003 - Social Work Week. (3.4)

 

90-2003            Proclamation - March 3 to 9, 2003 - Pharmacy Awareness Week. (3.4)

 

91-2003            Shangri-La Banquet & Convention Centre, 50 Esna Park Drive - Forwarding a request for approval to temporarily extend the West Indian gathering to their outdoor facility at 50 Esna Park Drive on May 18, 2003 to facilitate the temporary extension of liquor licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. (3.21)

 

Received

92-2003           Ontario Crime Control Commission - Forwarding an invitation to nominate two individuals or organizations, no later than March 8, 2003, to receive the Ontario Crime Control Commission Award of Excellence in Crime Control. (13.2)

 

Referred to all Members of Council

93-2003           Proclamation - March, 2003 - Kidney Month. (3.4)

 

94-2003           Proclamation - March, 2003 - Red Cross Month. (3.4)

 

95-2003           Proclamation - June 15 to 21, 2003 - Pride Week. (3.4)

 

96-2003           Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Forwarding a resolution of the County of Grey opposing the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs proceeding with regulations affecting category 1 to 4 farms until a financial analysis is completed showing the costs associated with meeting the regulations has been completed and presented to the agriculture community. (13.5.1)

 

97-2003           Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Municipal Information Form for Mandarin Golf and Country Club, 11207 Kennedy Road (expansion of indoor and outdoor areas). (3.21)

 

98-2003           Sam Orrico - letter dated February 11, 2003 expressing his opinion about election contributions rebates. (14.0)

 

Referred to the Director of Engineering

99-2003           Sam Orrico - letter dated February 11, 2003 expressing his opinion about the need for a Dust Control By-law. (10.0)

 

CARRIED

 

 

9.            OTHER BUSINESS

 

(1)            CHANGE OF STREET NAMES
LANE A TO WINKLERS LANE
CORNELL COMMUNITY (10.14 & 5.17)

 

Council inquired whether any persons were in attendance to either support or object to the change of street names.  No persons were in attendance to either support or object to this matter.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

WHEREAS Notice has been given as required by Section 47, of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended with respect to a proposed by-law to rename Lane C, Registered Plan 65M-3202 and a portion of Lane A, Registered Plans 65M-3243 and 65M-3507 to Milroy Lane and to rename a portion of Lane W, Registered Plan 65M-3294 to Winklers Lane.

 

AND WHEREAS no person has claimed that he/she would be adversely affected by the by-law or has applied to be heard;

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law be enacted later in the meeting to rename Lane C, Registered Plan 65M-3202 and a portion of Lane A, Registered Plans 65M-3243 and 65M-3507 to Milroy Lane and to rename a portion of Lane W, Registered Plan 65M-3294 to Winklers Lane.

(Clause 2, Report No. 3, 2003)

(By-law 2003-52)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)  CLOSE A PORTION OF THE MEADOWS AVENUE
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
PARTS 1, 2 AND 3 ON PLAN OF SURVEY 65R-25536 (5.17, 8.1 & 8.7)

 

Council inquired whether any persons were in attendance to either support or object to the closing of the subject property.  No persons were in attendance to either support or object to this matter.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

WHEREAS a notice to close a portion of The Meadows Avenue more particularly described as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Plan of Survey 65R-25536, has been posted on the Town's web site and published in the local newspaper;

 

AND WHEREAS no persons have objected thereto this date;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a by-law to close a portion of The Meadows Avenue more particularly described as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Plan of Survey 65R-25536, Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York be considered by Council later in the meeting.

(Clause 2, Report No. 3, 2003)

(By-law 2003-53)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)            MINTHORN BOULEVARD EXTENSION TO LESLIE STREET (8.5)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

That notice of the proposed disposition of part of Minthorn Blvd., Plan 65M-2665, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, Plan 65R-25483 and part of the public walkway legally described as Part of Block 8, Plan 65M-2665, designated as Part 8, Plan 65R-25483, be confirmed.

(Clause 6, Report No. 11, 2003)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)  CLOSE A PORTION OF MINTHORN BOULEVARD
(FORMERLY MINTHORN COURT), PLAN 65M-2665,
DESIGNATED AS PARTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4, PLAN OF SURVEY 65R-25483
AND A PUBLIC WALKWAY LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
BLOCK 8, PLAN 65M-2665, DESIGNATED AS PARTS 7, 8 AND 9,
PLAN OF SURVEY 65R-25483 (5.17, 8.1 & 8.7)

 

Council inquired whether any persons were in attendance to either support or object to the closing of the subject property.  No persons were in attendance to either support or object to this matter.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

WHEREAS a notice to close a portion of Minthorn Boulevard (formerly Minthorn Court), Plan 65M-2665, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, Plan of Survey 65R-25483 and a public walkway legally described as Block 8, Plan 65M-2665, designated as Parts 7, 8 and 9, Plan of Survey 65R-25483 has been posted on the Town's web site and published in the local newspapers;

 

AND WHEREAS no persons have objected thereto this date;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a by-law to close a portion of Minthorn Boulevard (formerly Minthorn Court), Plan 65M-2665, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, Plan of Survey 65R-25483 and a public walkway legally described as Block 8, Plan 65M-2665, designated as Parts 7, 8 and 9, Plan of Survey 65R-25483, Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York be considered by Council later in the meeting.

(Clause (6). Report No. 11, 2003)

(By-law 2003-67)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(5)        THE JOSEPHUS REESOR HOUSE AND
THE JOSEPHUS REESOR TENANT HOUSE 7447
AND 7449 9TH LINE DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV
OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT (16.11.3)

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That the letter dated January 14, 2003 from Mr. Roy W. Mason on behalf of Trinison Management Corporation submitting an objection to the designation of the properties known as 7447 and 7449 9th Line as properties of architectural and/or historic interest or value under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. R.S.O. 1990 Chapter 0.18, be received and such matter be referred to the Conservation Review Board for a hearing and report.

(Clause 9, Report No. 3, 2002)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(6)        EDEN OAK (UNIONVILLE) INC. - RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
            AGREEMENT - PART OF LOT 8, CONCESSION 6, 19TM-98018
            PHASE 2 RECONVEYANCE OF 0.3 M RESERVE BEING
            BLOCK 95, PLAN 65M-3593 (8.5)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That notice of the proposed disposition of Part of Block 95, Plan 65M-3593 being Part 2 on the draft reference plan (to be deposited at the Land Registry Office), be confirmed.

(Clause 3, Report No. 14, 2003)

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

10.       BY-LAWS

 

Council consented to withdraw By-laws 2003-60 to 2003-64 and separate By-law 2003-70.

 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That By-laws 2003-39 to 2003-50, By-laws 2003-52 to 2003-55 be given three readings and enacted;

 

And that By-law 2003-56, being a by-law to confirm the proceeding of the Council meeting held on February 11, 2003, with the exception of Resolution (1) (Jessamyn Holdings Inc.), be given three readings and enacted;

 

And that By-laws 2003-58 & 2003-59 and 2003-65 to 2003-69 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2003-39            A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71, as amended (All-way stop sign at Church Street and Country Glen Road/Butternut Lane.)
(Clause 1, Report No. 10, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-40            A by-law to amend Parking By-law 336-88, as amended (No parking prohibition on Juneberry Avenue from the north property line of house #22 and #23 to the north limit of Juneberry Avenue.)
(Clause 2, Report No. 10, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-41            A by-law to establish the streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-2942 as public highways (Rust Developments Ltd., Block 67 and Part of Blocks 64 and 65, Plan 65M-2352).
(Clause 3, Report No. 12, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-42            A by-law to establish the streets laid out according to Plans of Subdivision 65M-2267, 65M-2268, 65M-2269 and 65M-2270 as public highways (Deyncourt Investors Inc., Part of Lots 14 and 15, Concession 6).
(Clause 3, Report No. 12, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-43            A by-law to establish the streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-2521 as public highways (Arrowdale Developments Limited, Part of Lot 4, Concession 6).
(Clause 3, Report No. 12, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-44            A by-law to establish the streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-2291 as public highways (Primate Investments Limited, Part of Lot 7, Concession 3).
(Clause 3, Report No. 12, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-45            A by-law to establish the street laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-2959 as public highway (Cedarland Properties Limited, Part of Lots 3 and 4, Concession 5, Part of Lot 3, Concession 6 and Part of Lots 80 to 93 both inclusive, Plan 65M-2095).
(Clause 3, Report No. 12, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-46            A by-law to establish the street laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-2843 as public highway (Canadian National Railway Company and 777192 Ontario Limited, Part of Lots 4 and 5, Concession 8).
(Clause 3, Report No. 12, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-47            A by-law to establish the streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-2963 as public highways (Humbold Properties Limited, Part of Lot 19, Concession 4, Town of Markham).
(Clause 3, Report No. 12, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-48            A by-law to establish the streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-2886 as public highways (713134 Ontario Limited, Part of Lot 4, Concession 3).
(Clause 3, Report No. 12, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-49            A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Wynberry Developments Inc., Phase 1, 9462 Highway 48, Wismer Commons Community - To delete the lands from By-law 304-87, as amended so that it may be incorporated into By-law 177-96, as amended to permit the development of the draft plan of subdivision).
(Clause 8, Report No. 12, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-50            A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Wynberry Developments Inc., Phase 1, 9462 Highway 48, Wismer Commons Community - To permit the development of the draft plan of subdivision).
(Clause 8, Report No. 12, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-52  A by-law to change street names in the Cornell Community (Lane C and a portion of Lane A to Milroy Lane and Lane W to Winklers Lane.)
(Clause 2, Report No. 3, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-53            A by-law to close a portion of The Meadows Avenue (Parts 1 and 3 on Plan of Survey 65R-25536.)
(Clause 2, Report No. 3, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-54            A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Brawley Manor Phase 2 (Wismer Commons), Plan 19T-95040, Part of Lot 17, Concession 7 - To remove the (H) Hold provision.)

 

BY-LAW 2003-55            A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Merano Developments Inc. (Greensborough), Blocks 281, 288, 289, 290, 292, 293, 296, 297 299, 300 and 301, Plan 65M-3600.)

 

BY-LAW 2003-56            A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of February 11, 2003, with the exception of Resolution (1) (Jessamyn Holdings Inc.).
(Confirmed at Council Meeting No. 7, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-58            A by-law to authorize the execution of a partial release and abandonment of a storm and sanitary sewer easement to Aspen Ridge Homes (Cornell) Limited for lands legally described as Part of Blocks 1, 4, 6 and 7, Plan 75M-3637.
(Clause 2, Report No. 14, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-59            A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (719429 Ontario Limited (Markham Trails), Phase 3 - To implement a draft plan of subdivision)
(Clause 1, Report No. 15, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-60            A by-law to establish the streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3134 as public highway. (Markham Glen Inc. and Minto (Markham) Limited, Part of Lots 6 and 7, Concession 8 - Buttonbush Avenue, Juneberry Avenue, Meadowgrass Crescent, Primrose Path Crescent, Redpoll Avenue, Sandcherry Avenue & Wood Thrush Avenue).
(Clause 2, Report No. 15, 2003)            WITHDRAWN

 

BY-LAW 2003-61  A by-law to establish the street laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3156 as public highway (Raymerville Developers Limited, all of Block 142, Plan 65M-2088 and all of Block 113, Plan 65M-2226 - Manorpark Court).
(Clause 2, Report No. 15, 2003)  WITHDRAWN

 

BY-LAW 2003-62            A by-law to establish the street laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3248 as public highway (Markham Glen Inc. and Minto (Markham) Limited, Part of Lots 6, 7 and 8, Concession 8 - Russell Jarvis Drive, Serviceberry Road, Purple Finch Road, Littleleaf Crescent, Rouge Bank Drive).
(Clause 2, Report No. 15, 2003)            WITHDRAWN

 

BY-LAW 2003-63            A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71 (Plan 65M-3134, 65M-3156 and 65M-3248 - Compulsory stop)
(Clause 2, Report No. 15, 2003)            WITHDRAWN

 

BY-LAW 2003-64            A by-law to amend Speed By-law 105-71 (Plan 65M-3134, 65M-3156 and 65M-3248 - 40 km per hour speed)
(Clause 2, Report No. 15, 2003)            WITHDRAWN

 

BY-LAW 2003-65            A by-law to amend Delegation By-law 2002-202, being a by-law to provide for the delegation of development approval authority (To add a new sub-section - (iii) minor revisions to conditions of draft approval).
(Clause 10, Report No. 15, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-66            A by-law to amend Sign By-law 2002-94, as amended (Election Signs, Development Signs, Readograph Signs, Banners and Minor Housekeeping Revisions)
(Clause 11, Report No. 15, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-67            A by-law to close a portion of Minthorn Boulevard (formerly Minthorn Court) more particularly described as Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 on Plan of Survey 65R-25483, and a public walkway more particularly described as Parts 7, 8 and 9, Plan of Survey 65R-25483
(Other Business (4))

 

BY-LAW 2003-68            A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Block 24, Plan 65M-3488 - Edward Jeffreys Avenue; Blocks 36 & 37, Plan 65M-3493 and Blocks 137 & 139, Plan 65M-3494 - Mingay Avenue).

 

BY-LAW 2003-69            A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (1107656 Ontario Ltd., Leitchcroft Community Lots 1 to 4 and 6, Plan 65M-3575, Blocks 41 to 43, Plan 65M-3226 - To address the required technical changes concerning setbacks, lot frontages and other related matters).
(Clause 6, Report No. 6, 2003)

 

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

That Council recess into Committee of the Whole in-camera.

 

CARRIED

 

 

2.            REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - cont'd

 

Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

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

 

Carried

 

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

 

(4)            TRIDEL INC & DORSAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
            MARKHAM DISTRICT ENERGY INC. (13.7)

 

That the draft letter from the Town of Markham to Tridel Inc. and Dorsay Development Corporation with respect to Markham District Energy Inc., be received and referred to the March 3, 2003 Finance and Administrative Committee meeting and that Mr. Bruce Ander, Markham District Energy Inc., be requested to attend;

 

And that approval, in principle, be given to a comfort letter being sent to Tridel Inc. and Dorsay Development Corporation, subject to final wording being approved at the Finance and Administrative Committee meeting;

 

And further that legal counsel advise of the legal ramifications of this matter.

 

 

(5)            CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RUNWAY
            AT MARKHAM AIRPORT (5.15)

 

Whereas the Town of Markham understands that the owner of Markham Airport has initiated the placement of fill in connection with the construction of a new runway;

 

And whereas the potential impact of this construction on environmental features on the Markham Airport property and on adjoining lands has not been determined;

 

And whereas the potential impacts of aircraft using a new runway on surrounding properties and residents has not been determined;

 

And whereas the Town has previously expressed concern regarding, and the Town's opposition to, the expansion of Markham Airport to the Minister of Transport, and has received assurances from the Ministry of Transport that expansion of Markham Airport would be subject to prior Federal approvals;

 

And whereas the Town is not aware of any prior review or approvals of the current construction or expansion of Markham Airport by the Federal Government;

 

Now therefore be it resolved that the Chief Administrative Officer request the owner of Markham Airport to immediately halt construction at the airport pending a review by the Federal Government;

 

And that the Minister of Transport be requested to immediately halt construction at the Markham Airport if the owner declines to do so;

 

And that the Minister of Transport be requested to initiate an appropriate review of the construction and expansion of the airport, such review to be undertaken in accordance with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, if applicable;

 

And that the Minister of Transport be advised that the Town of Markham regards it as essential that a review should include consideration of the possible impacts of expansion at Markham Airport relative to the natural environment, area residents, the Federal Greenspace Initiative and a possible future airport on the Pickering Airport Site;

 

And that the Minister of Transport be advised that the Town of Markham would like to be consulted in the context of a review;

 

And that the Minister of Transport be advised that the Town of Markham confirms its opposition to the expansion of the Markham Airport;

 

And further that letters be forwarded to Mr. John McCallum, M.P. (Markham), The Honourable Elinor Caplan, M.P. (Thornhill), Mr. Bryon Wilfert, M.P. (Oakridges) requesting their support in discussing this matter with the Minister of Transport.

 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

10.       BY-LAWS - cont'd

 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That By-law 2003-70 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2003-70            A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of February 25, 2003.
(Council Meeting No. 7, 2003)

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

11.            ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

CARRIED

 

 

Council adjourned at 10:20 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

______________________________                        _____________________________

SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK                        DON COUSENS, MAYOR

 

 

(Signed)