2002-06-11 -7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting
No. 12
(Canada
Room)
COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional
Councillor T. Wong (5.10 p.m.), Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S.
Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero (5:10 p.m.), Councillor G. McKelvey (5:12 p.m.),
Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman (5.15 p.m.),
Councillor A. Chiu. (12)
Regrets
Councillor J.
Virgilio
Moved by
Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That Council
resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole to discuss the following:
(1) Community And Fire Services Organizational Review (7.0)
(2) Markham's On A Roll! Cart Pilot Continuation (5.1 &
12.2.6)
(3) Buttonville Airport
Community Committee (5.15.1)
(4) Blue Jay Developments
Ltd./9 Station Lane (10.5)
(5) Renaming A Room For
Late Paul Mingay - Markham Train Station (12.2.6)
CARRIED
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on June 11, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, Civic Centre. Mayor D. Cousens
presided.
(Council
Chambers)
COUNCIL
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional
Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor
D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (12)
Regrets
Councillor J.
Virgilio
STAFF
J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird,
Acting Commissioner of Development Services
S. Bertoia,
Director of Environmental Services & Administration
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
Moved by
Councillor McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
That Council
resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole to continue discussions
regarding the following:
(1) Markham's On A Roll! Cart Pilot Continuation (5.1 &
12.2.6)
(2) Buttonville Airport
Community Committee (5.15.1)
(3) Blue Jay Developments
Ltd./9 Station Lane (10.5)
(4) Renaming A Room For
Late Paul Mingay - Markham Train Station (12.2.6)
CARRIED
The Regular
Meeting of Council reconvened on June 11, 2002 at 8:35 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, Civic Centre. Mayor D. Cousens
presided.
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor
Horchik disclosed an interest with respect to Report No. 34 - Development
Services Committee- Clause (11), Heritage Markham Committee minutes of May 8,
2002 (Item # 19), by nature of his brother-in-law owning the subject house, 125
John Street (Item # 16) and did not take part in the consideration or
discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
2. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor B. O'Donnell
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) COMMUNITY
AND FIRE SERVICES
ORGANIZATIONAL REVIEW (11.0)
That the Community and Fire Services
re-organization structure be endorsed;
And that the Commissioner of
Community and Fire Services be given approval to modify the structure;
And that the Commissioner of
Community and Fire Services bring forward, at a later date, a report regarding the
roles/positioning of the Corporate Communications and the Economic Development
sections;
And that following the
implementation of the Community and Fire Services re-organization the
Commissioner of Community and Fire Services will provide a report to the
Finance and Administration Committee summarizing the CSI efficiencies.
CARRIED
(2) MARKHAM'S
ON A ROLL!
CART PILOT CONTINUATION (5.1
& 12.2.6)
That the following communications in support of maintaining the Cart-It
project, be received:
1. Debbie Burton, 112
Ramona Blvd, Markham L3P 2K4.
2. Petition signed by 52
project participants.
3. Petition signed by 65
project participants.
4. Margaret Butler
5. Ann & Ed Griffin,
82 Wootten Way North, Markham L3P 2Y8
6. The DaDalt household,
42 Sir Tristram Place, Markham L3P 2X9
7. Alan & Wendy
Dickson, 5 Sir Gareth Court, Markham L3P 2J5
8. Anne & Bruce
Grubbe, 17 sir Kay Drive, Markham L3P 2Y9
9. Graeme Rassenti
10. Susan Otto, 21 Sir Galahad Place, Markham
L3P 2H5 and Shirley Whitney, 23 Sir Galahad Place, Markham L3P 2H5
11. Albert & Heather Wood, 36 Sir Lancelot Drive, Markham L3P
2H8
12. Brian Cloke, 31 Sir Galahad Place, Markham L3P 2H5
13. Adrian & Anne Smith, 12 Sir Bodwin Place, Markham L3P 2X8
14. Anne & Myron Nicholson, 1 Sir Gareth Court, Markham L3P
2J5
15. Paul & April Gamache;
And that the following deputations in support of continuing the Cart-It
Program, be received:
1. Alan Dickson, 5 Dir Gareth Court, Markham L3P 2J5
2. Adrian Smith, 12 Sir Bodwin Place, Markham L3P 2X8
3. Susan Otto, 21 Sir Galahad Place, Markham L3P 2H5
CARRIED
(3) BUTTONVILLE
AIRPORT COMMUNITY COMMITTEE (5.15.1)
That the following Town of Markham representatives on the Buttonville
Airport Community Committee be approved and acknowledged:
Regional Councillor Bill O'Donnell
Councillor Dan Horchik
Duane Myers
John Scholz
Georgetta Semlyen
Alex Sikorski
Stephen Chait, Committee Secretary
CARRIED
(4) BLUE
JAY DEVELOPMENTS LTD./9 STATION LANE (10.5)
That the following communications in objection to extending the date
for execution of a site plan agreement and the date for the commencement of
construction at 9 Station Lane as provided in the Agreement between the Town of
Markham and Blue Jay Developments Ltd., be received:
1. e-mail dated June 11,
2002 from Talbot Consultants International Inc.
2. e-mail dated June 11,
2002 from Councillor Joseph Virgilio
3. letter dated June 11,
2002 from The Village of Unionville property Owners Association;
And that the following deputations in objection to extending the date
for execution of a site plan agreement and the date for the commencement of
construction at 9 Station Lane as provided in the Agreement between the Town of
Markham and Blue Jay Developments Ltd., be received:
1. Richard Talbot, Unionville Villagers Association, 10 Station
Lane, Markham L3R 1R3
2. Doug Worsley, Stiver Mill Preservation Committee, 6C Station
Lane, Markham L3R 1R3
3. Alan Graf, Unionville Ratepayers Association, 46 Woodman's
Chart, Markham, L3R 6K7
And that the Agreement between the Town of Markham and Blue Jay
Developments Ltd. ("Blue Jay") dated December 16, 1999, be amended to
extend the requirement for execution of the site plan agreement by fifteen (15)
days to June 26, 2002;
And further that the matter of further extending the date for execution
of a site plan agreement and the date for the commencement of construction at 9
Station Lane, be considered at the Council meeting on June 25, 2002.
CARRIED
(5) MOTION
OF CONFIDENCE (16.23)
That it be confirmed that the Mayor and Members of Council have every
confidence in the Town Solicitor.
CARRIED
(6) RENAMING
A ROOM FOR LATE PAUL MINGAY
MARKHAM TRAIN STATION (12.2.6)
That a room at the Markham Train Station be renamed for the late Paul
Mingay.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole
be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
3. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MEETING
- MAY 28, 2002
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Heath
That the
Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 28, 2002, be adopted.
CARRIED
4. PRESENTATIONS
(1) ST.
MICHAEL'S ACADEMY (12.2.6)
Council welcomed Mrs. Murphy's Grade 4 class at St. Michael's Academy
as they joined Council on the internet.
5(a) REPORT NO. 32 - ENVIRONMENT &
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Council
consented to separate Clause (2).
Moved by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
That Report
No. 32 - Environment & Transportation Committee be received and adopted.
May 27, 2002
(1) UNIONVILLE
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN (5.14)
That the
report from the Director of Engineering, dated May 27, 2002, entitled
"Unionville Traffic Management Plan", be approved in principle,
subject to a Public Information Meeting being arranged to receive input from
residents of the Unionville area;
And that the
matter be brought back to the Council Meeting to be held on June 25, 2002 for
final approval.
(2) HIGHWAY
407 AND WOOBINE AVENUE
INTERCHANGE (13.4 & 5.12)
Moved by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the
Director of Engineering's May 27, 2002 report entitled "Highway 407 and
Woodbine Avenue Interchange", be received;
And that the
Town of Markham endorse the proposal by the Ministry of Transportation to
realign and reconstruct the intersection of Miller Avenue and Burncrest Road,
at a location further south from Highway 407, and to signalise the
intersection, all at the Ministry's expense;
And that the
Town of Markham endorse the Region of York's agreement to finance the
installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Shields Court and
Woodbine Avenue through the Regional Capital Budget;
And that the
original proposal to extend Scholberg Road north to Burncrest Drive be considered
upon redevelopment of lands in the Burncrest Drive area;
And that the
407 ETR be requested to construct and dedicate to the Town a cul-de-sac at the
north end of existing Scholberg Road, on land owned by the Province;
And that A.
Sweetnam of SLF, P. Ruttan of 407 ETR, B. Stevenson of the MTO, and P. May of
the Region of York be advised accordingly;
And that the
Director of Engineering update Council on the schedule for the opening of the
remaining Highway 407 and Woodbine Avenue ramps, as further information on
timing becomes available.
CARRIED
(3) GTA
CLEAN AIR COUNCIL - SMOG SUMMIT III (5.7)
That Council
endorse the 2002 Inter-Governmental Declaration on Clean Air;
And that
Council endorse Markham's 2001 Progress Report on Commitments, and the
initiatives proposed for 2002 as recommended by the Markham Clean Air Working
Group;
And that Ward
II Councillor Erin Shapero attend Smog Summit III to sign the
Inter-Governmental Declaration on Clean Air on behalf of the Town of Markham;
And that the Mayor
and other Members of Council be encouraged to attend Smog Summit III to be held
in Toronto on June 21, 2002.
(4) OTHER
COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENT &
TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE MEETING – MAY 27,
2002 (16.0)
CARRIED
5(b) REPORT NO. 33 - FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That
Report No. 33 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.
May 28, 2002
(1) ANGELA DI IORIO, JERRY DI IORIO, ALEX DI
IORIO
AND ROYAL TOWN
HOMES - MODEL HOME
AGREEMENT - LOT 19 ON DRAFT
PLAN 19TM-20006
LEGAL FILE NO. 02 0816 LA 0102
(8.4)
That the Town be authorized to enter into a Model Home Agreement with
Angela Di Iorio, Jerry Di Iorio, Alex Di Iorio and Royal Town Homes with
respect to Lot 19, on Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-20006, and that the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement in a form satisfactory to the
Town Solicitor.
(2) WATER/WASTEWATER RATE INCREASES (5.3
& 5.5)
That the report dated May 28, 2002 entitled "Water/Wastewater Rate
Increases" be received;
And that the Town of Markham water/wastewater rate be increased by
$0.0140 per cubic metre effective September 1, 2002;
And that the Town of Markham water/wastewater rate be increased by
$0.0441 per cubic metre effective January 1, 2003;
And that all further rate increases by the Region of York be
automatically met by the Town of Markham with a percentage increase equal to
that of the Region.;
And
that in future the Region's proposed water increases be forwarded to
municipalities no later than September 30, or defer the increase in rate to
April 1st of the following year.
(3) INCLUSION OF PART-TIME STAFF IN
STAFF RECOGNITION POLICY (11.0
& 12.0)
That the Human Resource Policy Number 509, Staff Recognition, be
amended to include length of service recognition for part-time staff.
(4) 2002 MARKHAM ENERGY CORPORATION INTEREST
INCOME TO THE TOWN OF MARKHAM
(13.7 & 7.0)
That Council approve the automatic transfer to the Town's discretionary
Hydro Equity Reserve of any 2002 promissory note interest income received from
Markham Energy Corporation over and above $1,488,000 required for the 2002 Capital
Budget.
(5) MARKHAM'S HIGH-TECH INVESTOR FUND
(10.16)
That the report entitled "Markham's High-Tech Investor Fund"
be received;
And that Council appoint an advisory committee of 2 members of Council,
6 high-tech industry fund experts, and 2 Town staff to evaluate the merits of
establishing a Community Small Business Investment Fund, and to report back to
Council before the end of September 2002;
And
that Councillor Usman and Regional Councillor O'Donnell be appointed to the
advisory committee.
(6) YORK REGION - BUSING CHARGES
FOR THE TOWN CRIER QUEEN'S
JUBILEE
CHAMPIONSHIPS (12.2.6)
That
the communication from the Region of York requesting the Town of Markham to
consider funding 50% of the busing charges for the Town Crier Queen's Jubilee
Championships being held May 31 - June 2, 2002 be received;
And
that since this is a community event 50% of the busing charges (approximately
$1,200) be approved.
(7) OTHER
COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING – MAY 28,
2002 (16.0)
CARRIED
5(c) REPORT NO. 34 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Council consented to separate Clause (1), (5)
and (11).
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
June 4, 2002
(1) ADDRESS CHANGE REQUEST - 13 RASPBERRY
RIDGE DRIVE (10.15)
That
correspondence dated March 28, 2002 and May 13, 2002, and the deputation by Mr.
Alex Tse, requesting an address change for 13 Raspberry Ridge Drive, be
received;
And
that the staff memorandum dated June 4, 2002 regarding the requested address
change, be received.
And
that the address change for 13 Raspberry Ridge Drive, requested by Mr. Alex
Tse, be granted, subject to:
1. The
applicant paying a fee of $500.00 to the Town;
2. Confirmation
from the Town of Markham Fire Department that the address
change will not affect emergency response.
CARRIED
(See following
recorded vote) (8:4)
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional
Councillor T. Wong, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K.
Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (8)
NAYS: Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor G. McKelvey,
Councillor J. Heath. (4)
ABSENT: Councillor
J. Virgilio
(2) MARKHAM CENTRE DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES
(10.8.1)
That
the Markham Centre Development Principles, on file in the Clerk's Department,
be endorsed.
(3) BILL 124 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION
41
OF THE PLANNING ACT (SITE PLAN
CONTROL) (10.0, 10.6)
That
the Town forward the report dated June 4, 2002, regarding Bill 124, to all
Ontario municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO),
Markham's three MPPs, and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and again request
the Province to amend Bill 124 to delete the proposed changes to Section 41 of
the Planning Act;
And
that the Town, together with York Region Municipalities, pursue, through the
Minister of Municipal Affairs, legislative changes to Section 41 of the
Planning Act and a new Provincial policy statement to facilitate greater
municipal control over urban design matters, as outlined in the report dated
June 4, 2002.
(4) GREENSBOROUGH,
BUR OAK AVE.
GO RAIL CROSSING AGREEMENT (5.14.2)
That
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute crossing agreements to allow for
the construction of Bur Oak Ave. and a municipal watermain across the Greater
Toronto Transit Authority (Go Rail) line;
And
that, the Bur Oak Ave. railway crossing be added to the Street Services
Department's inventory of level crossings to be maintained by the Town once the
facilities have been constructed to the satisfaction of the Town and Go Rail.
(5) PROPOSED
SKATEPARK AT CENTENNIAL PARK (10.0, 6.3)
That the
report entitled “Proposed Skatepark at Centennial Park” dated June 4, 2002 to
Development Services Committee be received;
And that
Council support and endorse the recommendations of the Skatepark Sub-Committee
as follows:
- That a permanent skatepark be built at
Centennial Park, of approximately 1300 sq. m. in area;
- That an additional $100,000 from the
Development Charges Reserve Fund be allocated for the design and
construction of a skatepark such that the total approved capital budget
increases from $350,000 to a maximum of $450,000, and that the budgeted
funding for the skatepark be revised to $45,000 tax levy and $405,000
development charges;
- That an invited, Request for Proposals
process, be used to select the best consulting firm to provide design and
contract administration services for the skatepark and that a public
consultation component be incorporated into the consultant’s work plan;
- That the development of smaller
“satellite facilities” for skateboarders in neighbourhood parks across
Markham be considered as part of Recreation Services upcoming “Outdoor
Recreation Needs Study” and the "Focal Point Amenity Study" in
Ward 7;
And that Brad
Hainschwang, DBS and one or two youth members of the Skatepark Sub-Committee be
involved in the planning of the proposed park.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
That
Report No. 34 - Development Services Committee be amended to add the following
to the end of paragraph 2 (4):
"…and
the "Focal Point Amenity Study" in Ward 7;"
And
that the following be added as paragraph 3:
"And
that Brad Hainschwang, DBS and one or two youth members of the Skatepark
Sub-Committee be involved in the planning of the proposed park."
CARRIED
(6) EUGENIO
GARRITANO, LOTS 9 & 10, REG. PLAN 1149
355-357 MAIN STREET MARKHAM NORTH
APPLICATION FOR REZONING AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
(ZA-99-029954, CS.99-029952) (10.5, 10.6)
That
the application for Zoning By-law Amendment by Eugenio Garritano, to permit the
construction of two semi-detached dwellings and the restoration of the existing
heritage dwelling at 355-357 Main Street Markham North be approved, and the
implementing by-law attached as Appendix ‘A’ be enacted without further notice;
And
that the application for Site Plan Approval to permit two semi-detached
dwellings be approved subject to the following conditions.
- That the Owner enter into a site
plan agreement with the Town;
- That prior to execution of the site
plan agreement, the Owner shall submit final drawings, and comply with all
requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, to the
satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;
- That the site plan agreement
include provisions for the payment by the Owner of all applicable fees,
recoveries, development charges, parkland dedications and financial
obligations related to applicable Developers Group Agreements;
- That the
Owner be required to install sewage pumps in the basements of the proposed
dwellings in order to avoid excessively high foundations;
- That the
Owner be required to grade the proposed development site so that
storm-water runoff from the rear of the development will be directed
towards Deer Park Lane;
- That site
plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing June 4,
2002 in the event that the Owner does not enter into a site plan agreement
with the Town during that period.
7.
That the Owner obtain
condominium approval for the common element driveway and visitor parking
spaces;
- That the
Owner obtain a corresponding exemption from part lot control for the
subject lands in order to divide the lands to permit two semi-detached
dwellings and the restoration of the existing heritage dwelling, as
freehold residential units with access to the public road and visitor
parking provided via a common element condominium block in the eastern
section of the subject lands;
- That the
prospective purchasers be advised through restrictive covenants registered
on title that the lands are located in the Markham Village Heritage
Conservation District;
- That
prior to the execution of a site plan agreement, the Owner shall enter
into a heritage conservation easement with the Town to ensure protection
of the existing heritage house.
(By-law 2002-103)
(7) OFFICIAL
PARK OPENING POLICY (6.3, 12.2)
That
the report dated June 4, 2002 to Development Services Committee entitled
"Official Park Opening Policy" be received;
And
that Official openings be planned, as a matter of course, for all parks
classified as:
- Town Parks,
- Community Parks or
- Neighbourhood Parks
And
that official openings be planned for Parkettes only if they:
- are deemed to have unique environmental,
social or historical significance, and/or
- have been built with grants of funds given
to the Town with the provision that an
opening be held;
And
that the Corporate Communications and Culture Department be charged with the
responsibility to oversee and administer all park openings and that they be
assisted, as necessary, by the Planning and Urban Design, and Parks
Construction and Maintenance Departments;
And
that park openings incurred in 2002 be absorbed within approved capital and
operating budgets;
And
further that future park development budgets reflect the additional park
opening costs within the tax rate funding component.
(8) PARK
NAMING FOR TWO WILLIAMSTOWN PARKS
BERCZY VILLAGE COMMUNITY (6.3)
That
the Development Services Commission Report dated June 4, 2002, entitled
"Park naming for Two Williamstown Parks", be received;
And
that "Williamstown Green" and "Emery Hill Common" be
approved as the official park names for two parks in Williamstown in the Berczy
Village Community.
(9) GRAND LIFE BOULEVARD
CORPORATION
NORTH EAST CORNER WOODBINE AVENUE AND MAJOR
MACKENZIE DRIVE - EAST CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
PHASE 1, DRAFT PLAN 19TM-20007
REQUEST FOR STREET NAME APPROVAL (PL 02 105839) (10.14)
That
the following street names be approved for use in the Grand Life Boulevard
Subdivision, Draft Plan 19TM-2007, located at the north east corner of Woodbine
Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive in the East Cathedral Community:
- Hazelton Avenue
- Castleview Crescent
- Heathfield Avenue
- Glaceport Crescent
(10) TRANSPORT CANADA, MAY
24, 2002
"FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GREEN SPACE STRATEGY
TO PROTECT OAK RIDGES MORAINE
AND ROUGE PARK FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS" (13.1)
That correspondence from Transport Canada,
dated May 24, 2002, "Federal Government Green Space Strategy To Protect
Oak Ridges Moraine And Rouge Park For Future Generations" be received;
And that the Mayor be requested to respond
with a letter of appreciation on behalf of himself and Council.
(11) OTHER
COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – JUNE 4,
2002 (16.0)
CARRIED
(Councillor D. Horchik abstained)
5(d) REPORT NO. 35 - COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Council
consented to add Report No. 35 - Community Services Committee.
Moved
by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by Councillor J. Heath
That
Report No. 35 - Community Services Committee be received and adopted.
June 10, 2002
(1) THORNHILL COMMUNITY
CENTRE
EXPANSION (6.6 & 7.5)
That
Council approve proceeding with an expansion of the Thornhill Community Centre
of up to 20,000 square feet;
And
that an architect be engaged to design the expansion project;
And
that a report be submitted to Council establishing the building design, the
project budget, and a detailed schedule for completion of this project when the
schematic design stage is complete;
And
that Council allocate ten percent of the total project cost, inclusive of GST,
to an upset limit of $340,000 for the design of the Thornhill Community Centre
expansion from the Development Charge Reserve;
And
that an Executive Steering Committee comprised of the following be established
to oversee the corporate elements of the project:
Chief
Administrative Officer
Commissioners
Councillor J.
Heath
Deputy Mayor
F. Scarpitti
Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
Councillor S.
Daurio
Councillor E.
Shapero
CARRIED
6. MOTIONS
Council consented to add motions (1) and (2).
(1) REGION
OF YORK HOUSING STRATEGY (13.5.2)
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the Region of York be requested to make a presentation to Council
of the Town of Markham regarding its Housing Strategy ( See Communication
No.185-2002)
CARRIED
(2/3rds vote
to consider was required and obtained)
(2) LIQUOR
LICENCE APPLICATION
TAMPA TAPS, 6061 HIGHWAY 7
(OUTDOOR AREA) (3.21)
Moved by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of
Ontario Municipal Information Form for an addition to the existing liquor
license for Tampa Taps, 6061 Highway 7 (outdoor area), be received and deferred
to allow the Ward 5 Councillor an opportunity to meet with area residents.
CARRIED
(2/3rds vote
to consider was required and obtained)
7. COMMUNICATIONS
Council
consented to add Communication No. 197-2002.
Council
consented to separate Communication No. 197-2002.
Moved by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
180-2002 Association of
Municipalities of Ontario - Forwarding information regarding the Walkerton
Inquiry Report. (13.12.2)
181-2002 Association of
Municipalities of Ontario & Mario Sergio, MPP, York West - Advising of the
proposed Hydro Transmission Corridor Bill requiring the hydro transmission
corridor lands to remain publicly owned lands. (13.12.2)
182-2002 Association of
Municipalities of Ontario - Forwarding a copy of the response to the Region of
Peel's resolution regarding privatization of Hydro Transmission Corridors.
(13.12.2)
183-2002 City of Kingston
- Forwarding a resolution endorsing the resolution of the City of Brantford on
nurse practitioners. (13.5.1)
184-2002 The Regional
Municipality of York - Forwarding a copy of the Amendment for the Smoking By-law
to permit a Designated Smoking Room occupying up to 50% of the occupiable
public space of a bingo hall. (13.4)
185-2002 Town of Richmond
Hill - Forwarding a resolution with respect to requesting the Region of York to
make a presentation regarding its Housing Strategy. (13.5.2)
186-2002 Valerie Burke,
Member, Markham Pesticide Reduction Steering Committee - Forwarding concerns
with respect to the use of pesticides and requesting that Markham take a strong
leadership role and seize the opportunity to ban pesticides on both public and
private property. (5.7)
187-2002 Valerie Burke -
Forwarding comments regarding the preservation of the property at 26 Church
Lane (16.11)
188-2002 Cal Callebert -
Forwarding appreciation for the Town's expression of sympathy in the passing of
Tim Callebert (12.2.6).
189-2002 Ernie Eves, MPP,
Premier of Ontario - Acknowledging receipt of Markham Council's resolution
regarding Bill 90, the Waste Diversion Act (5.1).
Referred to all Members of Council
190-2002 Markham And East York Agricultural Society - Request
of the General Manager to close Elgin Mills Road between Highway 48 and McCowan
Road to all but Markham Fair traffic for the duration of the Markham Fair which
is being held from October 3 to 6, 2002, be approved, subject to (a) standards
set down by the Fire Department to ensure that access for emergency vehicles or
alternate routes are maintained and kept clear at all times; (b) the Markham
Fair Board controlling traffic on Elgin Mills Road between Highway 48 and the
entrance to the fairgrounds to one way westbound (c) the provision of necessary
policing of McCowan Road and the entrances to the fairgrounds on Elgin Mills
Road. (3.5.1) (See By-law 2002-105)
191-2002 St. Justin,
Martyr Parish - Request to close Main Street Unionville from Fred Varley Drive
to Library Lane on Sunday, June 16, 2002 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. for the World
Youth Day Cross Pilgrimage. St. Justin,
Martyr Parish has agreed to arrange a police escort, front and rear of the
procession. (3.5)
(See By-law 2002-112)
192-2002 Proclamation -
Foot Health Week - Week of June 10 through June 14, 2002. (3.4).
193-2002 Proclamation -
York Region Celebration of the Arts Week - October 14 to 20, 2002. (3.4).
194-2002 Proclamation -
Parkinson's Awareness Day - September 29, 2002 (3.4).
195-2002 Proclamation -
Pride Week - June 17 through June 23, 2002 (2.16.2).
196-2002 Liquor Licence
Application - Request to complete the Municipal Information Form for The Major
Milliken Pub House & Eatery, 7710 Kennedy Road, Markham (indoor area)
(3.21).
Receive and defer
197-2002 Liquor License
Application - Request to complete the Municipal Information Form for Tampa
Taps, 6061 Highway 7, Markham (outdoor area) (3.21).
(See Motion (2))
CARRIED
8. OTHER BUSINESS
(1) STOPPING
UP AND CLOSING A 4 METRE STRIP OF LAND ALONG
BULLOCK DRIVE ADJACENT TO 180 MAIN STREET MARKHAM NORTH
FILE: 5.17, 8.1 & 8.7
Council
inquired as to whether any person was in attendance regarding the matter of
stopping up and closing a 4 metre strip of land along Bullock Drive adjacent to
180 Main Street Markham North. No
persons were in attendance to either support or object to this matter.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
Whereas a
notice to stop up and close a 4 metre strip of land along Bullock Drive
adjacent to 180 Main Street Markham North has been published in accordance with
the requirements of The Municipal Act;
And whereas no
persons have objected thereto this date;
Therefore be
it resolved that a by-law to stop up and close a 4 metre strip of land along
Bullock Drive adjacent to 180 Main Street Markham North more particularly
described as Part of Lot 3, Block L, Plan 18, designated as Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5
on Plan of Survey 65R-24685, Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York be
considered by Council later in the meeting.
(By-law 2002-104)
CARRIED
(2) LAND
EXCHANGE WITH YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
CARLTON SITE TO TOWN - BLOCK
B, PLAN M-1441 AND
BERCZY SITE TO BOARD - BLOCK
133, PLAN 65M-3418 TOGETHER WITH
BLOCK 114, PLAN 65M-TO BE
REGISTERED (MONARCH CONSTRUCTION)
(13.6.1 & 8.7)
Moved by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
Whereas the
Town of Markham and the York Region Board of Education have entered into an
agreement dated December 1, 1997, whereby they have agreed to work
co-operatively to ensure the adequate provision of school and park sites within
the Town of Markham;
And whereas
pursuant to such agreement the Town of Markham will be conveying title to Block
133, Plan 65M-3418 together with Block 114, Plan 65M- to be registered (Monarch
Construction Limited Plan 19T-95009, Phase 3A) Markham, to the York Region
District School Board in exchange for Block B, Plan M-1441, Markham;
Now therefore
be it resolved as follows:
1. That
Block 133, Plan 65M-3414 and Block 114, Plan 65M- to be registered (Monarch
Construction Limited Plan 19T-95009, Phase 3A) Markham is hereby declared to be
surplus property pursuant to Town of Markham By-law No. 178-96;
2. That
the notice of the proposed sale of Block 133, Plan 65M-3414 and Block 114, Plan
65M- to be registered (Monarch Construction Limited Plan 19T-95009, Phase 3A)
Markham to the York Region District School Board be placed on the agenda for
Council meeting (June 25, 2002) as required by Town of Markham By-law 178-96.
CARRIED
9. BY-LAWS
Moved by
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That By-laws
2002-103 to 2002-113 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2002-103 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 1229, as amended (Eugenio
Garritano, 355-357 Main Street Markham North - To permit the development of
semi-detached dwellings and restoration of the existing single detached
heritage dwelling
(Clause 6, Report No. 34, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-104 A by-law to stop up and close a 4 metre strip of land along
Bullock Drive more particularly described as Part of Lot 3, Block L, Plan 18,
designated as Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 on Plan of Survey 65R-24685
(Other Business - (1))
BY-LAW 2002-105 A by-law to authorize the temporary closing of Elgin Mills Road
between Highway 48 and McCowan Road to facilitate the Markham Fair - October 3
to 6, 2002. (Communication No. 190-2002)
BY-LAW 2002-106 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 122-72, as amended (1438670
Ontario Inc. (J. Valianes), 159 and 159A Main Street Unionville - To permit a
hotel use)
(Clause 5, Report No. 29, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-107 A by-law to authorize the temporary closing of 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 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. (Council Meeting No. 11, 2002 - Motion (2))
BY-LAW 2002-108 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not
subject to Part Lot Control (Mardevco Holdings Inc., north of 16th Avenue and
west of Woodbine Avenue-Lots 3, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 70,
71 and 72, Plan 65M-3559)
(Council Meeting No. 12. 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-109 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the
Town of Markham (Block 7, Plan 65M-3489 - Bur Oak Avenue)
(Council Meeting No. 12, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-110 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the
Town of Markham (Part of Block 301, Plan 65M-3133, designated as Part 7, Plan
65R-20660-White Cedar Drive; Block 112, Plan 65M-3420-Rock Dove Avenue; Block
300, Plan 65M-3133-Rock Dove Drive)
(Council Meeting No. 12, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-111 A by-law to amend By-law No. 144-92, as amended, being a by-law
to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (To amend Schedule A)
(Council Meeting No. 12, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-112 A by-law to authorize the temporary closing of Main Street
Unionville from Fred Varley Drive to Library Lane to facilitate the World Youth
Day Cross Pilgrimage being held on June 16, 2002 between the hours of 3:00 p.m.
and 4:00 p.m. (see Communication No. 191-2002)
BY-LAW 2002-113 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of June
11, 2002.
(Council
Meeting No. 12, 2002)
CARRIED
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the
meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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TOWN CLERK MAYOR
(Signed)