2004-5-11
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting
No. 11
(Canada
Room)
COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti (4:07 p.m.), Regional Councillor J. Heath
(4:05 p.m.), Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell,
Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero (4:07 p.m.), Councillor J. Virgilio
(4:20 p.m.), Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D.
Horchik (4:06 p.m.), Councillor K. Usman (4:20 p.m.), Councillor A. Chiu. (13)
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That Council
resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole to discuss the following:
(1) Strategic
Initiatives Department (11.0)
(2) Benefits
for Elected Officials (16.23.2)
(3) In
Camera Items from Finance & Administrative Committee (May 3, 2004)
(4) Council's
Strategic Priorities 2004 To 2006 (16.0)
)
(5) Region
of York Water And Sanitary Capacity Allocation (5.3 & 5.5)
(6) Water
& Sanitary Capacity Allocation (5.3 & 5.5)
(7) New
Fire Station 98 - 650 Bur Oak Avenue, Markham (7.15)
(8) 2004
Operating, Capital & Waterworks Budget (7.4 & 7.5)
(9) York
Region Environmental Alliance-Request for In-Kind Service & Letter of
Support (5.7)
CARRIED
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on May 11, 2004 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, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional
Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey,
Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor
A. Chiu. (13)
STAFF
J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
C. Conrad,
Town Solicitor
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
P.
Loukes, Director of Operations & Asset Management
J. Lustig,
Director of Financial and Client Services
D. McClean,
Fire Chief
P. Miller,
Manager, Secretariat Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
R. Watt,
Director of Human Resources
F. Wong,
Manager, Financial Planning
E. Yuen,
Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor
J. Webster disclosed an interest with respect to Clause (2), Report No. 26, the
2004 Markham-Cary, North Carolina, Economic Alliance Program by nature of his
role as the Crier representing the Town of Markham who has been requested to be
a part of the Cary annual community festival, and
did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question
of the approval of such matter.
Councillor K.
Usman disclosed an interest with respect to Communication No. 64-2004 and
Motion (5), the Hydro One Transmission Line Project in York Region by nature of
owning a house which abuts the possible hydro line and did not take part in the
consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such
matter.
Regional
Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to Communication No.
66-2004, the completion of the Municipal Information Form for Spectrum
Billiards Club, 166 Bullock Drive, Unit 4, by nature of owning two (2) units in
the same building, 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 K. Usman
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) STRATEGIC
INITIATIVES DEPARTMENT (11.0)
That the Strategic Initiatives Department consisting of the positions
of Director, Strategic Initiatives,
Manager, Quality and Effectiveness and Manager, Strategic Projects be approved;
And that the Corporate Communications Department report to the
Corporate Services Commission.
(2) IN CAMERA ITEMS FROM FINANCE
AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE (MAY 3, 2004)
CONFIDENTIAL
PERSONNEL MATTER (11.0)
That the recommendation regarding
a confidential personnel matter, be confirmed.
(3) COUNCIL'S
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
2004 TO 2006 (16.0) ) weblink
That Council's 2004 to 2006 strategic priorities, as amended, be
received and confirmed.
(4) REGION
OF YORK
WATER AND SANITARY CAPACITY
ALLOCATION (5.3 & 5.5)
That the presentation by Debbie Korolneck,
Region of York, providing information from the Region of York on water and
sanitary capacity allocation be received.
(5) WATER
AND SANITARY CAPACITY ALLOCATION (5.3 & 5.5) weblink
That the presentation by the Director of
Engineering and the Director of Planning providing information on water and
sanitary capacity allocation be received;
And that staff report back by September, 2004
on:
- modeling assumptions and actual
monitoring results
- Potential impact of surcharging in the
York Durham Sanitary System (YDSS) in Markham
- Potential interim technical solutions to
capacity constraints including but not limited to storage in the YDSS and
municipal sewers and reduction of infiltration
- Sanitary allocation requirements and
policies
- Future water allocation assignment by
York Region and subsequent distribution by Markham to development and any
related policy matters
- Financial impact of potential
residential development slowdown;
And that no further residential draft
plan/site plan be approved until staff report back on the above issues or the
Region confirms in writing to the Town's satisfaction that sewage capacity
allocation is available;
And that staff report back to the May 25,
2004 Committee of the Whole regarding:
- Markham's 2008 population cap
- whether Markham has more draft plan/site
plan approved units than sewage capacity and allocation
- status of pending draft plan/site plan
approvals;
And that staff be authorized to sole source
and retain a consulting engineer to undertake a peer review of the Region's
sewer model to be funded from the Engineering Department 2004 Operating Budget;
And that Regional Chair Bill Fisch and
Mayor's of Regional Municipalities be advised accordingly.
(6) NEW
FIRE STATION 98
650 BUR OAK AVENUE, MARKHAM
(7.15) weblink
That Council approve initiating the Bur Oak Fire Station 98 project;
And that Council approve the principal of repeat design for the Bur Oak
Fire Station to achieve the benefits outlined in this report and as authorized
by section 27 of the Purchasing By-law 143-2000;
And that staff from Construction & Utilities and Finance Department
be authorized to negotiate the terms of the award with Thomas Brown Architects
Inc. and their team of Consultants for this project at a fee not to exceed 5.7%
of the construction cost;
And that staff
negotiate with the Architect the options of ownership of all Contract Documents
or an acceptable further reduced fee for a package deal for future fire
stations at Cornell and Cathedral and report back to the Finance and
Administrative Committee on May 17, 2004;
And that the Project Manager report to the Building and Parks
Construction Committee on budget, schedule and any issues;
And that staff provide reports to Council for direction and approval at
the following stages:
Schematic Design and Cost approval
Site Plan Approval
Tender Award;
And that
Council amend section 14 of the Purchasing By-law 143-2000 to permit purchase
by negotiation where it is not in the public interest to solicit a competitive
bid for goods and services, other than professional or consultant services.
(7) 2004
OPERATING, CAPITAL AND
WATERWORKS BUDGETS (7.4 &
7.5)
That
consideration of the 2004 Operating, Capital and Waterworks Budgets be deferred
and referred to the Council meeting this date.
(8) YORK
REGION ENVIRONMENTAL
ALLIANCE - REQUEST FOR IN-KIND
SERVICE
AND LETTER OF SUPPORT (5.7)
That the letter dated March 22, 2004 from York Region Environmental
Alliance advising of the 'Markham-Newmarket Idle-free Community Challenge' and
requesting in-kind support for a Project Advisory Committee representative, a
page on the Town's website and a letter of support from the Town for the
project, be received and referred to the Community and Fire Services
Commission;
And that staff report back on how the Town of Markham can participate
and the associated costs.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole
be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
3. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MINUTES
- APRIL 27, 2004
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That the
Minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 27, 2004, be adopted.
CARRIED
4. PRESENTATIONS
Council
consented to add Presentations (1) & (2).
(1) RICHMOND
HILL AND MARKHAM
CHINESE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
(12.2.6)
Council
was presented with a plaque from the Richmond Hill and Markham Chinese Business
Association in appreciation for the award sponsorship of the Town of Markham at
their 10th Anniversary Gala.
(2) 2004
OPERATING, CAPITAL AND
WATERWORKS BUDGETS (7.4 &
7.5)
The
Director of Financial and Client Services presented highlights and detailed
financial information for the 2004 Operating, Capital and Waterworks Budgets.
5. DELEGATIONS
Council
consented to add Delegations (1).
(1) Sam
Orrico, in support of the 2004 operating, capital and waterworks budgets and
expressing concern regarding heritage and the proposed reception centre at the
Markham Museum. (7.4 & 7.5)
6(a) REPORT NO. 24 - TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That Report No. 24 - Transportation Committee be received and adopted.
April 26, 2004
(1) MARKHAM BY-PASS CORRIDOR HWY 407/HWY 401
(5.10)
That
the presentation by York Region regarding the Markham By-pass Corridor, Highway
407/Highway 401, be received;
And that staff
provide York Region with a written endorsement of the Terms of Reference for
the Markham By-pass Corridor project on or before May 21 2004;
And that a
copy of the letter of endorsement be included as a communication item for
Transportation Committee.
(2) WALFORD ROAD AND CLAIRCREST ROAD
(INTERSECTION 1)
STOP CONTROL RELOCATION
(5.12.3) Weblink 1 2
That
Schedule 12 of By-law 106-71, Traffic By-law, for compulsory stops be amended
to include Walford Road and Claircrest Road at the east leg in reference to
Intersection 1, and that the attached by-law be approved;
And
that Schedule 12 of By-law 106-71, Traffic By-law, for compulsory stops be
amended to delete reference to Walford Road and Claircrest Road at the north
leg in reference to Intersection 1, and that the attached by-law be approved;
And
that the Operations and Asset Management Department be directed to install and
remove the appropriate signs at Walford Road and Claircrest Road in reference
to Intersection 1, upon approval of the attached by-law;
And
that the York Regional Police Department be requested to enforce the compulsory
stop upon installation of the sign.
(By-law 2004-112)
(3) HIGHWAY 7 RAPID TRANSIT ALIGNMENT
(5.14) Weblink 1
That the
report dated April 26, 2004 entitled “Highway 7 Rapid Transit Alignment” be
received;
That the
preferred alignment of the Highway 7 rapid transit project (Alternative C3 and
C3-4 – Highway 7, Town Centre Boulevard, Civic Mall Corridor, Helen Avenue,
Kennedy Road) as identified in Regional Report, dated September 8, 2003 (Attachment 1 and 2 to the original
Council minutes kept on file in the Clerk’s Department), be endorsed by
Council;
And that
crossing of Highway 404 be finalized in consultation with the Town of Markham
and the Town of Richmond Hill;
And that staff
continue to work with YRTP, the Region of York and area landowners to finalize
details with respect to property implications, road cross-sections, station
locations and streetscape;
And that staff
report back on the details of the Environmental Assessment Study for
endorsement and final conditions by Council once it is formally submitted for
review to the Ministry of Environment, expected in Fall of 2004;
And that
Mary-Frances Turner, Executive Co-ordinator of YRTP and Kees Schipper,
Commissioner of Transportation and Works for the Region of York be advised of
Council’s decision.
(4) YRTP QUICK START PROGRAMME (5.14) Weblink
That
the report dated April 26, 2004 entitled “YRTP Quick Start Programme” be
received;
And
that the proposed routes and stops as identified by YRTP be endorsed by Council
subject to the following conditions:
§
Heritage style
shelters as approved by Town staff be constructed in Heritage areas;
§
Signal timing
changes for transit signal priority at local road intersections be developed in
consultation with Town staff to ensure minimal impact to residents;
§
Modifications to Town
of Markham roads to accommodate the Quick Start Programme be subject to Town
staff approval;
§
YRTP advise
adjacent property owners prior to proceeding with construction;
§
Town staff
continues to work with YRTP to finalize details for the launch of the Quick
Start Programme expected in the Fall of 2005;
And
that Mary-Frances Turner, Executive Co-ordinator of YRTP and Kees Schipper,
Commissioner of Transportation and Works of the Region of York be advised
accordingly.
(5) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE MEETING – APRIL 26,
2004 (16.0)
CARRIED
6(b) REPORT NO. 25 - FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Moved
by Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded
by Councillor A. Chiu
That
Report No. 25 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.
May 3, 2004
(1) CONTRACT AWARD FOR STREET LIGHT
MAINTENANCE-2004, MARKHAM
HYDRO (5.19 & 7.12) Weblink
That
the report dated May 3, 2004 entitled "Contract Award for Street Light
Maintenance-2004, Markham Hydro, be received;
And
that the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-law
143-2000, Section 14 (1) which states "When any of the following
conditions apply, the Treasurer or designate and the Manager of Purchasing may,
in consultation with the appropriate Director, negotiate a Contract for the
supply of goods and services which shall be submitted to the Chief
Administrator Office for final approval"
(a) When,
in the judgment of the Manager of Purchasing and the appropriate Director,
goods are in short supply due to market conditions;
(b) Where
there is only one source of supply for the goods to be purchased;
(c) When
the extension of an existing contract would prove more cost-effective or
beneficial;
(d) Where
a project is privately funded but is administered by the Town;
(e) Where
the Town is acquiring specialized vehicles or equipment, such as fire fighting
vehicles, equipment or buses, in which case the sources of supply may be
identified based on technical specifications prepared by the appropriate
department staff and staff of the Capital Assets Management Division, the
Manager of Purchasing in consultation with the staff may negotiate purchases
based on such specifications; or
(f) Where,
for any reason, a call for tenders does not result in the successful award of a
tender.
And
that the contract for Street Light Maintenance be awarded to Markham Hydro for
the one year period ending December 31, 2004 in the amount of $398,060
($425,922 with GST);
And
that funds are provided for in the proposed 2004 Construction and Utilities
Operating Budget 720 720 5497.
(2) VACANCY REBATE PROGRAM
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (7.1)
That
the Town of Markham adopt Policy and Procedures for the Vacancy Rebate program
effective January 1, 2004 under the provisions in Section 364 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and Ontario Regulation
325/01 (as amended);
And
that the Vacancy Rebate and Procedures as set out in Appendix A (attached to
the original minutes in the office of the Clerk), be adopted.
(3) TENDER AWARD - CONTRACT 001 T 04
ENTERPRISE DRIVE/
HELEN AVENUE EXTENSION,
INCLUDING GO TRANSIT
SEPARATION (5.10 &
7.12.2) Weblink
That the
tender for the construction of the Enterprise Drive/Helen Avenue extensions including GO Transit
Grade Separation be awarded to the lowest bidder, Miwel
Contractors in the amount of $ 17,352,615.50 inclusive of 7% GST.
($16,217,397.66 excluding GST).
And that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract with Miwel Construction
Limited for the construction of the Enterprise Drive/Helen Avenue Extension including the GO
Transit Grade Separation in a form satisfactory to the Director of Engineering.
And that
Engineering staff be authorized to retain the consulting firm McCormick Rankin
Corporation as preferred supplier to provide construction inspection and
contract administration services during construction of the project to an upset
limit of $609,923.54 inclusive of 7% GST ($570,022.00 exclusive of GST);
And that
Engineering staff be authorized to retain the consulting firm of Peto MacCallum Limited as the lowest price
bidder to provide materials and foundation testing services during construction
of the project for an estimated total cost of $83,641.90 inclusive of 7% GST
($78,170.00 exclusive of GST);
And that
Purchasing Department staff be authorized to issue purchase orders to GO
Transit for a total amount not to exceed $995,100.00 inclusive of 7% GST,
($930,000.00 exclusive of GST) for the cost of work to be carried out by GO
Transit for the temporary diversion of the rail line to allow construction of
the grade separation.
And that
funding for the project be provided from the approved Capital Budget accounts,
and recoveries from the Region of York (YRTP) and Markham District Energy, as
identified in this report;
And that
Council pre-approve $9,607,866 required in 2005 for the completion of this
project, to be funded from Development Charges as included in the 2004
Development Charge By-Law;
And that staff
report back as to the final streetscape design elements and funding
requirements for approval;
And that upon
payment of all invoices, any remaining funding be returned to its original
funding source.
And that
Operations and Asset Management staff report back as to the estimated value of
the annual operating, maintenance and capital depreciation costs for the
pumping station, grade separation and municipal services to be included in the
2006 and subsequent years operating budgets.
And that the Finance Department report back as to funding options for
the Development Charges related portion of the 10 Year Capital Program.
(4) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING – MAY 3,
2004 (16.0)
CARRIED
6(c) REPORT NO. 26 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
Council
consented to separate Clause (2).
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Report
No. 26 - Economic Development Committee be received and adopted.
May 3 & 4, 2004
(1) 2004 BIOTECH INITIATIVE (10.16) Weblink
That
the report entitled “2004 Biotech Initiative” be received;
And
that the Town authorize the Senior Business Development Officer to participate
in the 13th Annual North Carolina Biotech Conference, and related
business development initiatives, at a total cost not to exceed $3,000 to be
funded from within the 2004 base operating budget, Business Travel account
#610-9985201;
And
further that the Town not participate in BIO 2004 in San Francisco.
CARRIED
(2) 2004 MARKHAM-CARY, NC
ECONOMIC ALLIANCE PROGRAM (10.16)
Weblink
That
the report entitled “2004 Markham-Cary, NC Economic Alliance Program” be
received;
And
that the Mayor and Regional Councillor O'Donnell be authorized to participate
in the Cary Chamber of Commerce Annual Planning Meeting at a cost not to exceed
$3,500 to be funded from within the approved Business Travel account #610-9985201;
And
that Councillor J. Webster and the Economic Development Director be authorized
to represent Markham as part of a community and business delegation at a cost
not to exceed $4,500 to be funded from within the approved Business Travel
account #610-9985201.
CARRIED
(CouncillorJ. Webster abstained)
(3) BUTTONVILLE AIRPORT
COMMUNITY COMMITTEE APPOINTEES (10.16) Weblink
That
the report entitled “Buttonville Airport Community Committee Appointees” be
received;
And
that the following membership of the Buttonville Airport Community Committee be
confirmed by Council: Regional Councillor J. Jones, Councillor D. Horchik, G.
Semlyen, A. Sikorski, and J. Scholz.
(4) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING – MAY 3
& 4, 2004 (16.0)
6(d) REPORT NO. 27 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Council consented to separate Clause (1).
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That Report No. 25 - Development Services
Committee be received and adopted.
May 4, 2004
(1) THORNHILL HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
PLAN REVIEW, TERMS OF REFERENCE (10.8)
Weblink 1
That the deputation by Bill Wylie, 148 John Street, Thornhill, with
regard to the timing of the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan
Review, be received;
And that the
Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan Review – Terms of Reference,
dated May 4, 2004 be endorsed;
And that staff
be authorized to proceed with consultant selection and awarding of the study,
in accordance with provisions of the Purchasing By-law 143-2000, with
consultant fees to an upset limit of $45,000 (exclusive of GST) to be paid from
Capital Budget Account No. 80-5350-5188-005;
And that staff
be authorized to retain the services of a professional facilitator to work with
the selected consultant team and assist in the community consultation component
of the project, with consultant fees to an upset limit of $5,000 (exclusive of
GST) to be paid from Capital Budget Account No. 80-5350-5188-005;
And further
that a Thornhill Conservation District Plan Review Advisory Committee be
created to assist in the study, and be comprised of the following members:
- Ward 1
Councillor – Stan Daurio
- Regional
Councillor – Bill O’Donnell
- 2 Thornhill
representatives from Heritage Markham
- 1
representative nominated by the Society for the Preservation of Historic
Thornhill
- 1
representative nominated by the Ward 1 (South) Thornhill Residents Inc.
- 2 members of
the local community appointed by the local and regional Councillors
- 2 staff
members of the Heritage Section;
And that the public consultation process for the review begin no
earlier than September 10, 2004.
CARRIED
(2) DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT, 6 AILEEN LEWIS COURT
THE UDELL-HAMILTON HOUSE & LUNAU BARN (16.11.3)
Weblink
That
Heritage Markham’s recommendation to designate the The Udell Hamilton House and Lunau Barn at 6 Aileen Lewis
Court 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.
(3) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – MAY 4,
2004 (16.0)
CARRIED
7. MOTIONS
Council
consented to add Motions (1) to (5).
(1) PROCLAMATION
- FIBROMYALGIA AND
CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME
AWARENESS
DAY - MAY 12, 2004 (3.4)
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That those
suffering from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome be recognized;
And that May
12, 2004 be proclaimed Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day
in Markham.
CARRIED
(2/3rd vote to consider was
required and obtained)
(2) 2004
OPERATING, CAPITAL AND
WATERWORKS BUDGET (7.4 &
7.5) weblink 1
Council
consented to a separation of the question.
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That Council
approve the 2004 Operating Budget for Town services which totals $126,613,049,
the principle components of which are detailed on Appendix 1 attached hereto;
And that gross
operating expenditures of $126,613,049, be funded from the following sources:
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|
$
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Taxation Revenues
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79,179,848
|
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Grant & Subsidy Revenues
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524,677
|
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General Revenues (Interest, Fines, Permits)
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24,640,412
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User Fees & Service Charges (User Fees, Rentals, Sales)
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16,236,469
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Other Income/Recoveries
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4,130,869
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Prior Year Surplus Transfer to Reserve
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1,900,774
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Total
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126,613,049
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CARRIED
(See following Recorded Vote)
(11:2)
(See following motion to amend
which was Lost)
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell,
Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor
G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman,
Councillor A. Chiu. (11)
NAYS: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath. (2)
And that the
report dated May 11, 2004 entitled “2004 Operating, Capital, and Waterworks
Budgets” be received;
And that
Council approve the 2004 Capital Budget that totals $79,502,885, the funding
details of which are listed in Appendix 2 attached hereto;
And that Council approve the Water and Wastewater Budget that totals
$39,827,007, the principle components of which are detailed on Appendix 3
attached hereto;
And
that the 2003 Operating Surplus of $1,900,774, be transferred to the Corporate
Rate Stabilization Reserve;
And further that a copy of the budgets be made available to the public
through the Clerk’s Department and each of the Markham Public Libraries.
CARRIED
(See following Recorded Vote) (12:1)
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti,
Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell,
Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor
G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman,
Councillor A. Chiu. (12)
NAYS: Regional
Councillor J. Heath. (1)
Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded Councillor K. Usman
That the motion of Councillors Horchik and
Usman be amended to provide that the proposed increase in staff complement be
reduced to $200,000 from $250,000 for specific positions in the sign shop,
parks, and roads areas;
And that staff report back on how this could
be accomplished and that the tax rate be reduced accordingly.
LOST
(See following
Recorded Vote which was Lost) (3:10)
YEAS: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor K. Usman. (3)
NAYS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones,
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor J. Virgilio,
Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik,
Councillor A. Chiu. (10)
Moved
by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by Councillor J. Heath
That thanks be
extended to the following persons for their significant effort and contribution
to a very successful budget and budget process:
Members of the Budget Subcommittee: Councillor D. Horchik, Chair,
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Regional Councillor J. Jones
Councillor S. Daurio
Councillor E. Shapero
Councillor K. Usman
Councillor A. Chiu
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
J. Lustig, Director of Financial and Client
Services
F. Wong, Manager, Financial Planning
R. Raman, Senior Financial Analyst
L. Whetham, Senior Financial Analyst
S. Skelcher, Financial Analyst
Members of the public who attended the Budget
Breakfast.
CARRIED
(2/3rd vote to consider was
required and obtained)
(3) 2004
OPERATING, CAPITAL AND
WATERWORKS BUDGET - S. ORRICO
(7.4 & 7.5)
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
presentation by Mr. S. Orrico in support of the budget and expressing concern
regarding heritage and the proposed reception centre at the Markham Museum, be
received.
CARRIED
(2/3rd vote to consider was
required and obtained)
(4) RODICK
ROAD EXTENSION (5.10)
Moved by
Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That staff be
requested to present a report on Rodick Road being extended to 14th Avenue and
the intersection being signalized, including information on how this project
could be accelerated and the benefit to the Warden Avenue area.
CARRIED
(2/3rd vote to consider was
required and obtained)
(5) REGION
OF YORK
HYDRO ONE TRANSMISSION LINE
PROJECT (13.4 & 13.7)
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the
letter from the Region of York dated April 26, 2004 regarding the Hydro One
transmission line project in York Region be forwarded to staff to report back,
as quickly as possible, on this Hydro One proposal and its effect on the
community and the Town's position regarding the potential impact on health;
And that staff
report back regarding any warning clause to potential purchasers in the area;
And that staff
circulate a letter to residents regarding the process and who the decision
makers are;
And that an
evening Public Meeting be held to release this report and information to the
public.
CARRIED
(2/3rd vote to consider was
required and obtained)
(Councillor K. Usman abstained)
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That Council
recess into Committee of the Whole.
CARRIED
2. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE -
cont'd
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That Council rise from the Committee of the
Whole and the Chairman report.
CARRIED
Mayor D.
Cousens reported the following motion passed at the Committee of the Whole
meeting:
(9) BENEFITS
FOR ELECTED
OFFICIALS (16.23.2)
That the matter of benefits for elected officials be referred to a
Citizen Committee to review all Councillors' remuneration and benefits and
report back to Committee of the Whole in fall, 2004;
And that staff bring back a report on the formation of this Citizen
Committee as to membership and mandate.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole
be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
8. COMMUNICATIONS
Council
consented to separate Communication Nos. 64-2004 & 66-2004.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
63-2004 The
Ontario Historical Society - Advising that Heritage Markham is the 2004 winner
of the B. Napier Simpson Jr. Award for special contributions to heritage
conservation in Markham and extending an invitation with respect thereto. The presentation of the award will be held on
Sunday, June 13, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. at the John McKenzie House, 34 Parkview
Avenue, Willowdale. (16.11)
64-2004 The
Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding information regarding the Hydro One
Transmission Line Project in York Region. (13.4 & 13.7)
CARRIED
(Councillor K. Usman abstained)
Referred to all Members of Council
65-2004 Liquor
Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission
Municipal Information Form for Kelsey's Restaurant, 7050 Warden Avenue (indoor
and outdoor). (3.21)
66-2004 Liquor
Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission
Municipal Information Form for Spectrum Billiards Club, 166 Bullock Drive, Unit
4 (indoor expansion). (3.21)
CARRIED
(Regional Councillor J.
Heath abstained)
CARRIED
9. PROCLAMATION
(1) PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)
Council
consented to separatate the proclamation regarding the Quadri-Centennial of the
compilation of the Sikh Scripture Guru Granth Sahib.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the
following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:
- May,
2004 - Green Ribbon of Hope Month and May 25, 2004 - Missing Children's Day.
- May
16 to 22, 2004 - National Public Works Week.
- September
1, 2004 - A day in honour of the Quadri-Centennial of the compilation of the
Sikh Scripture Guru Granth Sahib.
- Week
of September 27, 2004 - Markham Fair Week.
CARRIED
10. OTHER BUSINESS
Council
consented to add Other Business (2).
Moved by
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That Other
Business be received and adopted.
(1) RENAMING OF ALBERT
STREET IN VICTORIA SQUARE (10.14) Weblink
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 Albert Street in Victoria Square,
Registered Plan 184 to Royal Albert Street.
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 Albert
Street, Registered Plan 184 to Royal Albert Street.
(Clause 2, Report No. 23, 2003)
(By-law 2004-113)
CARRIED
.................................................................................
Mayor D.
Cousens withdrew and Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti assumed the Chair.
.................................................................................
(2) 5-DAY
WASTE COLLECTION CYCLE (5.1)
The Director of Operations and Asset Management presented and explained
a map depicting the proposed 5-day waste collection cycle being the first part
of the 3-stream implementation plan.
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the
proposed 5-day Collection Cycle as shown in the collection map displayed this
date, be adopted.
CARRIED
(2/3rd vote to consider was
required and obtained)
(See following Recorded Vote) (12:0)
(See following motion to put the
quesstion)
YEAS: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones,
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero,
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster,
Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (12)
ABSENT FOR THE ITEM: Mayor D.
Cousens. (1)
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the main motion be put.
CARRIED
11. BY-LAWS
Moved by
Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That By-laws
2004-112 to 2004-120 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2004-112 A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71 (Walford Road and
Claircrest Road Stop Control Relocation).
(Clause 2, Report No. 24, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-113 A by-law to rename Albert Street to Royal Albert Street
(Registered Plan 184).
(Other Business (1))
BY-LAW 2004-114 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not
subject to Part Lot Control (Forest Bay Homes Ltd., Lots 1 to 112 inclusive,
Plan 65M-3740, east side of Markham Road and north of Steeles Avenue.
BY-LAW 2004-115 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Abidien Inc.
(Best Homes), 258 Helen Avenue, Parts 2 and 3, Plan 65R-20419, Concession 6 -
To remove the subject lands from the designated area Zoning By-law 304-87, as
amended so that it may be incorporated into Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended to
permit townhouses development).
(Clause 9, Report No. 17, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-116 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Abidien Inc.
(Best Homes), 258 Helen Avenue, Parts 2 and 3, Plan 65R-20419, Concession 6 -
To permit townhouses development).
(Clause 9, Report No. 17, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-117 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Abidien Inc.
(Best Homes), 296 Helen Avenue, Part Lots 8 and 9, Plan 2196, Concession 6 - To
remove the subject lands from the designated area Zoning By-law 304-87, as
amended so that it may be incorporated into Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended to
permit townhouses development).
(Clause 8, Report No. 17, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-118 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Abidien Inc.
(Best Homes), 296 Helen Avenue, Part Lots 8 and 9, Plan 2196, Concession 6 - To
permit townhouses development).
(Clause 8, Report No. 17, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-119 A by-law to amend By-law 2001-120, being a by-law to designate
The William Wonch House (Administrative amendment - Revised legal description,
Lot 36, Plan 65M-3644 and municipal address, 43 Castleview Crescent).
BY-LAW 2004-120 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of May
11, 2004.
(Council Meeting No. 11, 2004)
CARRIED
12. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
That the
meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
___________________________________ ___________________________________
SHEILA
BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK DON
COUSENS, MAYOR
(Signed)