M I N U T E S

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2003-09-30

Canada Room

 

Attendance

 

Mayor                          D. Cousens Regional Councillors     F. Scarpitti                                     B. O'Donnell Councillors                   S. Daurio                                     E. Shapero (5:20 p.m.)                                     J. Virgilio (5:20 p.m.)                                     J. Heath                                     D. Horchik                                     A. Chiu

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development    Services S. Birrell, Town Clerk B. Cribbett, Treasurer C. Conrad, Town Solicitor P. Miller, Acting Manager, Secretariat Services J. Sales, Commissioner of Community    and Fire Services A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services M. VanBerkum, Assistant Town Solicitor

 

 

The Committee of the Whole meeting convened at the hour of 5:02 p.m. with Mayor D. Cousens in the Chair.

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

None declared.

 

 

1.         MINUTES OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
            - SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 (16.0)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 16, 2003 be confirmed.

 

Carried

 

2.         ROUGE PARK PROPOSAL
            PLANTING OF THE TOMPION PROPERTY (10.3)

 

At its meeting held on August 26, 2003, Committee of the Whole deferred consideration of the proposed planting of the property on the northwest corner of Ninth Line and Steeles Avenue (the former Tompion property) for:

      1.   The Rouge Park Alliance to provide the Town of Markham with a letter agreeing to relocate any plantings, if necessary as a result of the alignment of the Markham By-pass.

      2.   The Rouge Park Alliance to provide a site plan of the proposed plantings together with the three (3) main road patterns proposed.

      3.   The Rouge Park Alliance, Town staff and Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti, Councillor J. Heath and Councillor E. Shapero work together to prepare and review the proposal and recommendation to Council.

 

At its meeting held on September 16, 2003, Committee of the Whole, at the request of the applicant, deferred consideration of the matter to the meeting this date to permit the Rouge Park Alliance additional time.

 

Committee had before it a letter from the Rouge Park dated September 29, 2003 agreeing that, should the final alignment of the Markham By-pass go through any of the areas proposed for restoration, the Rouge Park will not object to the removal or relocation of any of the restoration materials.  Committee also had before it a map of the restoration site provided by the Rouge Park.

 

The Commissioner of Development Services reviewed the letter from the Rouge Park which Committee requested on August 26, 2003.

 

Louis Yeager, General Manager, Rouge Park, was in attendance and confirmed the concurrence of all Rouge Park Alliance members.  He also thanked Markham Council and all those involved in this project for their participation and support.

 

Committee thanked Lilli Duoba, staff, and all those involved for their efforts in successfully resolving the issues.

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That the presentation of Louis Yeager, Rouge Park Alliance regarding the Rouge Park Alliance proposal for the planting of the former Tompion property at the northwest corner of Steeles Avenue and Ninth Line received;

 

And that the letter from the Rouge Park Alliance agreeing that, should the final alignment of the Markham By-pass go through any of the areas proposed for restoration, the Alliance will not object to the removal or relocation of any of the restoration materials, be received;

 

And that the map of the restoration site, be endorsed.

 

Carried

 

 

 

3.         2003 ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
            COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT (16.24)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

Committee of Adjustment

That the following person be appointed as the interim Thornhill representative on the Committee of Adjustment for a term October 1, 2003 to March 1, 2004:

 

            Velta Mussellam

 

Carried

 

 

 

4.         ABSENCE FROM MEETINGS -
            REQUIREMENT UNDER MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 (16.23)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

That, pursuant to Section 259(1) (c) of The Municipal Act, 2001, Regional Councillor Gordon Landon's leave of absence be extended to cover the period October 8 to November 30, 2003.

 

Carried

 

 

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Committee recessed at the hour of 5:15 p.m. to convene in-camera to discuss a personnel matter and reconvened at the hour of 6:17 p.m.

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5.         LICENSING HEARING
“VALLEYWOOD HEALTH CENTRE”
20 VALLEYWOOD DRIVE, UNIT 113B, MARKHAM (2.0)

 

Committee had before it the report and recommendation of the Town of Markham Licensing Committee from the Hearing held on July 4, 2003 regarding "Valleywood Health Centre", 20 Valleywood Drive, Unit 113B, Markham.

 

The Town Solicitor counseled committee against re-reviewing the evidence presented at the Hearing on July 4, 2003.

 

Xiaoping Dongday, the applicant, was in attendance and requested that committee defer consideration of the Licensing Committee's recommendation to allow her time to retain a replacement Solicitor to represent her.

 

The Town Solicitor explained that the applicant's current Solicitor, Mr. Terrence Pochmurski, Cattanach Hindson Sutton Van Veldhuizen, requested and was granted delegate status at the meeting this date.  He was available and willing to appear, however, he advised that the applicant directed him not to attend.  Ms. Conrad also noted the appeal option available to the applicant is a judicial review.  At the request of committee, she explained the process.

 

The Assistant Town Solicitor concurred with Ms. Conrad's statements.

 

Committee agreed that the applicant should be given the opportunity for representation and that an Interpreter be provided.

 

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

That consideration of the recommendation of the Markham Licensing Committee regarding the application for a Body Rub Parlour for "Valleywood Health Centre" at 20 Valleywood Drive, Unit 113B, Markham, Ontario, be deferred to the October 21, 2003 Committee of the Whole meeting to permit the applicant time to hire another Solicitor to represent her.

 

Carried

 

6.         PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION
            ARMADALE TENNIS CLUB (12.2.6)

 

Committee advised of a plaque presented to the Town by the Armadale Tennis Club in recognition of Town assistance.

 

 

 

7.         MAYOR'S DINNER FOR THE ARTS (12.2.6)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That Council purchase tickets for a corporate table of ten (10) for the Mayor's Dinner for the Arts to be held Friday, October 17, 2003 at a cost of $1,250.00.

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.