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                                                                                                                                      2004-1-27

COUNCIL MINUTES  Council Chamber, Civic Centre

Meeting No. 4

 

(Canada Room)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath (5:10 p.m.), Regional Councillor J. Jones, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero (5:45 p.m.), Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)

 

 

Regrets

Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor K. Usman. (2)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

 

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

 

(1)        Waterworks Operational Review & Recommendations from Delcan Report (5.4, 5.5)

(2)        Advisory Committee Review (16.24)

(3)        2004 Committee/Board Council Appointments (16.24)

(4)        Procedural By-Law No. 2001-1 - Economic Development Committee (16.23)

(5)        New Planning Reforms - Proposed Greenbelt Protection Act - Bill 27 (10.0)

(6)        Peter Young (Berczy Village), Southwest Corner of Gable Avenue & William Berczy Boulevard - Applications for Zoning By-Law Amendment & Plan of Subdivision Approval to Permit 42 Townhouse Units Berczy Village Community (10.5, 10.7)

(7)        Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. & Box Grove North, Balgreen Holdings Inc. & Winter Garden Estates Inc. & Animate Construction Ltd., Box Grove Community Zoning By-Law Amendment & Subdivision Applications to Permit Three Draft Plans of Subdivision (10.5)

(8)        Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group) - Public Amenity Feature For Downtown Markham (10.5)

(9)        Federation of Canadian Municipalities Request for Speaker - Beirut, Lebanon E-Municipalities/E-Governance (11.12)

 

CARRIED

 

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on January 27, 2004 at 7:10 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre.  Mayor D. Cousens presided.


 

(Council Chambers)

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones,  Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman (7:20 p.m.), Councillor A. Chiu. (12)

 

Regrets

Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell.

 

 

 

STAFF

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

J. Allen, Chief Information Officer

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

S. Birrell, Town Clerk

C. Conrad, Town Solicitor

B. Cribbett, Treasurer

P. Miller, Manager, Secretariat Services

J. Sales, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services

A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Committee of the Whole Motion (6), Clause (11), Report No. 2, 2004 (Development Services Committee Minutes dated January 20, 2004 - Item No. 28) and By-laws 2004-15 & 2004-16, the proposed development by Peter Young for the southwest corner of Gable Avenue and William Berczy Boulevard, by nature of representing the owner of the lands to the south, 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

 

Council consented to separate Motions (6) to (9).

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

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)        WATERWORKS OPERATIONAL REVIEW AND
            RECOMMENDATIONS FROM DELCAN REPORT (5.4, 5.5)

 

That the presentation entitled Waterworks Operational Review and Recommendations from Delcan Report to Committee of the Whole, January 27, 2004, be received;

 

And that the “Next Steps”, as follow, be approved by Council:

 

1.         Finalize Waterworks organizational structure and staffing plan in first quarter of 2004

 

2.         Finalize and implement strategy for attracting and retaining staff, including compensation, in first quarter of 2004

 

3.         Develop process and protocol to review and communicate statutory and regulatory requirements to staff and Council

 

4.         Complete service level agreements with supporting departments in first quarter of 2004

 

5.         Develop implementation plan for 2004-2006 recommendations

 

6.         Provide regular progress reports to Council on recommendations

 

7.         Report to Council quarterly on water quality compliance and annually to MOE in accordance with Regulation 170/03

 

8.         Staff to review new technologies to determine what can be applied to move waterworks back to technological leading edge and report back.

 

 

(2)        ADVISORY COMMITTEE REVIEW (16.24)

 

That the presentation by the Commissioner of Corporate Services with respect to the Advisory Committee review, be received.

 

 

(3)        2004 COMMITTEE/BOARD COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS (16.24)

 

That the following Council appointments to committees be made for a term to expire November 30, 2006:


 

Canada Day Committee

That the following four Members of Council be appointed to the Canada Day:

 

                        Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

                        Regional Councillor J. Heath

                        Councillor E. Shapero

                        Councillor K. Usman;

 

Communications Committee

That the following five Members of Council be appointed to the Communications Committee:

 

                        Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

                        Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

                        Councillor A. Chiu

                        Councillor E. Shapero

                        Councillor J. Webster;

 

Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery Board

That the following two Members of Council be appointed to the Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery Board:

 

                        Regional Councillor J. Jones

                        Councillor E. Shapero;

 

Heritage Markham (LACAC)

That the following two Members of Council be appointed to Heritage Markham:

 

                        Regional Councillor J. Jones

                        Councillor J. Webster;

 

Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility

That the following one Member of Council be appointed to the Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility:

 

                        Regional Councillor J. Heath;

Markham District Historical Museum Board

That the following two Members of Council be appointed to the Markham District Historical Museum Board:

 

                        Councillor G. McKelvey

                        Councillor J. Webster;


 

Markham Theatre Board

That the following three Members of Council be appointed to the Markham Theatre Board:

 

                        Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

                        Regional Councillor J. Jones

                        Councillor A. Chiu;

 

Mayor's Youth Task Force

That the following one Member of Council be appointed ex-officio to the Mayor's Youth Task Force:

 

                        Councillor S. Daurio;

 

Public Library Board

That the following two Members of Council be appointed to the Public Library Board:

 

                        Regional Councillor J. Heath

                        Councillor J. Webster;

 

Varley-McKay Art Foundation

And that the following two Members of Council be appointed to the Varley-McKay Art Foundation:

 

                        Regional Councillor J. Jones

                        Councillor E. Shapero;

 

Licensing Committee

And that all Members of Council be appointed to the Licensing Committe, excluding the Mayor;

 

And that citizen appointments on the following maintained and statutory Committees be extended to April 30, 2004:

 

            Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery Board

            Canada Day Committee

            Committee of Adjustment

            Heritage Markham

            Markham Accessibility Committee

            Markham Cemetery Board

            Markham District Historical Museum Board

            Markham Theatre Board

            Mayor's Youth Task Force

            Poundkeeper

            Property Standards

            Race Relations Committee;


 

And that the following Members of Council be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment Interview Committee:

 

                        Regional Councillor J. Jones

                        Councillor G. McKelvey, Chair

                        Councillor A. Chiu

                        Councillor S. Daurio

                        Councillor J. Virgilio

 

 

(4)        PROCEDURAL BY-LAW NO. 2001-1
            PROPOSED AMENDMENT
            ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (16.23) 
)  Weblink   By-law

 

That By-law No. 2001-1, as amended, (the Procedural By-law) be amended to:

 

      ·       add to section 4.1 "Standing Committees" the following:

 

               "5)     Economic Development

                        Six Councillors

                        Deputy Mayor, Ex-Officio

 

      ·       add to section 4.8 "Duties of Standing Committees":

 

               "e)     Economic Development Committee shall perform all those duties listed in the Terms of Reference attached hereto as Schedule "F".

 

      ·       add Schedule "F" to By-law No. 2001-1 as attached hereto;

 

And that Schedule "F" be amended to add to line 2 of item 1. of subsection (b) "Specific Duties" the following words after the words "... and locate high-tech...":

 

            "... and other leading...".

(By-law 2004-14)

 

 

(5)        NEW PLANNING REFORMS
            PROPOSED GREENBELT PROTECTION ACT - BILL 27 (10.0)

 

That the tabled draft letter to Minister Gerretsen regarding "Provincial Growth Management Initiatives: Bills 26 and 27" be approved as amended;

 

And that the draft tabled letter to Premier McGuinty regarding "New Era of Cooperation between the Province and Municipalities" be referred to the February 2, 2004 Finance and Administrative Committee meeting.

 

CARRIED


Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

(6)        PETER YOUNG (BERCZY VILLAGE), SOUTHWEST CORNER
            OF GABLE AVENUE AND WILLIAM BERCZY BOULEVARD
            APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND PLAN
            OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL TO PERMIT 42 TOWNHOUSE UNITS
            BERCZY VILLAGE COMMUNITY (SU.02-113256, ZA.02-113250)
            (10.5, 10.7)   Weblink      

 

That the report from the Development Services Commission dated October 8, 2002, entitled “Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision Approval to Permit 42 Townhouse Units at the Southwest Corner of Gable Avenue and William Berczy Boulevard in the Berczy Village Community”, be received;

 

And that the report from the By-law Enforcement Division providing additional information regarding a complaint about the potential illegal stockpiling of topsoil on the subject property, be received;

 

And that the tabled memorandum from Development Services Commission staff regarding the current land use and stockpiling of topsoil on the subject property and the recommendation that the plan of subdivision be revised to require the removal of the topsoil by April 30, 2004 be received;

 

And that draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02006 be draft approved subject to the conditions of draft plan approval set out in Appendix ‘A’ to the report dated January 20, 2004;

 

And that the application to amend zoning by-laws 304-87 and 177-96 be approved and the implementing by-laws, set out in Appendix ‘B’ to the report dated January 20, 2004, be enacted;

 

And that the Owner enter into a developers group agreement to ensure the provision of community and common facilities such as school sites, parks and roads in the OPA 36 (Berczy Village Secondary Plan) area, to the satisfaction of the Town;

 

And that water supply allocation for 42 units to permit the proposed development be granted from the Berczy Village allocation;

 

And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate such water allocation should construction of the proposed development not proceed in a timely manner;


 

And that the draft plan of subdivision be revised to require the removal of the topsoil by April 30, 2004.

(By-laws 2004-15 and 2004-16)

CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)

(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)

 

            Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

            Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

            That Committee of the Whole Motion (6) be amended to add the following paragraphs:

 

"And that the tabled memorandum from Development Services Commission staff regarding the current land use and stockpiling of topsoil on the subject property and the recommendation that the plan of subdivision be revised to require the removal of the topsoil by April 30, 2004 be received;

 

And that the draft plan of subdivision be revised to require the removal of the topsoil by April 30, 2004."

 

CARRIED

 

 

(7)        BOX GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS INC.
& BOX GROVE NORTH,
BALGREEN HOLDINGS INC. & WINTER GARDEN ESTATES INC.,
AND ANIMATE CONSTRUCTION LTD.,  BOX GROVE COMMUNITY
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS
TO PERMIT THREE DRAFT PLANS OF SUBDIVISION  (SU.03-115555
& ZA.03-115538, SU. 03-116579 & ZA.03-116573, SU.03-116324 & ZA. 03-116450)
(10.5)   Weblink  

 

That the memorandum providing an update on tree preservation issues with respect to Box Grove Hill Developments Inc., Box Grove Nor, Balgreen Holdings Inc. and Winter Garden Estates Inc., be received;

 

And that the tabled letter from the Box Grove Community Association addressing the tree preservation concerns raised by Jim Robb, Friends of the Rouge, be received;

 

And that the tabled email response from the Development Services Commission to Jim Robb addressing the tree preservation concerns raised in his January 19, 2004 email be received;

 

And that the tabled memorandum from the Commissioner of Development Services providing an update on tree cutting activity on the subject site, be received;


 

And that a Public Meeting be held, after the Community Design Plan for the Box Grove Planning District has been approved by the Commissioner of Development Services, to consider subdivision and zoning amendment applications submitted by:

 

·        Box Grove Hill Developments & Box Grove North (SU.03-115555 & ZA.03-115538)

·        Balgreen Holdings Inc. & Winter Garden Estates Inc. (SU.03-116579 & ZA.03-116573)

·        Animate Construction Ltd. (SU.03-116324 & ZA.03-116450)

 

to permit three proposed plans of subdivision within the Box Grove Planning District.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(8)        RULAND PROPERTIES INC. (THE REMINGTON GROUP)
            PUBLIC AMENITY FEATURE FOR DOWNTOWN MARKHAM
            (10.5)  
 Weblink  

 

That the report dated January 20, 2004, entitled “Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group)

Public Amenity Feature for Downtown Markham”, be received;

 

And that staff report back with a Terms of Reference for a process to create an open space amenity feature within Block OS4 of the approved draft plan, including a design charrette to obtain public input;

 

And that staff report back with the draft terms of  a Memorandum of Understanding with the applicant, to address the process and financial matters as outlined in this report;

 

And that staff also report on any revisions to the draft approved plan and conditions of Draft Plan Approval resulting from the introduction of a new open space amenity feature.

 

CARRIED

(See following motion to reconsider)

(See following motion to amend which was lost)

 

            Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

            Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

 

            That Committee of the Whole Motion (8) regarding Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group) Public Amenity Feature for Downtown Markham be reconsidered.

 

CARRIED


 

            Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

            Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

 

            That Committee of the Whole Motion (8) be amended to include the following paragraph:

 

            "That the design process investigates water features/elements as a component of the open space feature along with the relationships to the adjacent Rouge Valley minor tributary & storm water management facilities."

 

LOST

(See following recorded vote which was lost) (5:7)

 

YEAS:             Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor K. Usman. (5)

 

NAYS:             Mayor D. Cousens, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (7)

 

ABSENT:        Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell. (1)

 

 

(9)        FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES
            REQUEST FOR SPEAKER - BEIRUT, LEBANON
            E-MUNICIPALITIES/E-GOVERNANCE (11.12)

 

That the tabled request from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Middle East, for a Canadian speaker to address a conference organized by the Municipal Development Association with the collaboration of the Ministry of State for Administrative Reforms on February 28, 2004 in Beirut, Lebanon, on e-Municipalities and e-Governance, be received;

 

And that Andy Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services, be authorized to attend on behalf of the Town of Markham with the Municipal Development Association absorbing all expenses for airfare, transfers, 3 nights accommodation including breakfast and lunches.

 

CARRIED


 

3.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES
            - JANUARY 13, 2004

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 13, 2004, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         PRESENTATIONS

 

(1)        HOLIDAY LIGHTEN-UP CONTEST
            WINNERS (12.2.6)

 

This presentation was deferred to the Council meeting scheduled to be held on February10, 2004.

 

 

 

5.         DELEGATIONS

 

Council consented to add Delegations (1) to (6).

 

(1)        Gus Speciale - in objection to the proposed medium density townhomes at the southwest corner of Gable Avenue and William Berczy Boulevard because of their incompatibility with the surrounding development and the potential impact on property values. (10.5, 10.7)

 

(2)        Navine Braganza - in objection to the proposed medium density townhomes at the southwest corner of Gable Avenue and William Berczy Boulevard because of their incompatibility with the surrounding development and the potential impact on property values. (10.5, 10.7)

 

(3)        Jack Thompson - in objection to the proposed medium density townhomes at the southwest corner of Gable Avenue and William Berczy Boulevard because of their incompatibility with the surrounding development, the potential impact on property values and concerns for traffic and the safety of children and the provision of schools. (10.5, 10.7)

 

(4)        Dean Christofilos - in objection to the proposed medium density townhomes at the southwest corner of Gable Avenue and William Berczy Boulevard because of their incompatibility with the surrounding development and the potential impact on property values.  He also noted inappropriate notice for the Public Meeting. (10.5, 10.7)


 

(5)        Mary Calladine - in objection to the proposed medium density townhomes at the southwest corner of Gable Avenue and William Berczy Boulevard because of her experience with townhomes in her immediate area. (10.5, 10.7)

 

(6)        Rosemary Humphries, Weston Consulting Group Inc., Planner for Mr. Young, the applicant for the proposed medium density townhomes at the southwest corner of Gable Avenue and William Berczy Boulevard confirming the proposed development is compatible with the existing surrounding area. (10.5, 10.7)

 

 

 

6.         PETITIONS

 

Council consented to add Petitions (1).

 

(1)        PETER YOUNG (BERCZY VILLAGE), SOUTHWEST CORNER
            OF GABLE AVENUE AND WILLIAM BERCZY BOULEVARD
            APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND PLAN
            OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL TO PERMIT 42 TOWNHOUSE UNITS
            BERCZY VILLAGE COMMUNITY (SU.02-113256, ZA.02-113250)(10.5, 10.7)

 

A petition signed by 46 area residents in opposition to the proposal to permit 42 townhouse units at the southwest corner of Gable Avenue and William Berczy Boulevard which reads as follows:

 

"Re: Zoning by-laws 304-87 and 177-96 - We do not wish these zoning by-laws to be approved permitting 42 townhouse units built at the southwest corner of Gable Avenue and William Berczy Boulevard."

 

RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO

THE COMMISSIONER OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES


 

7(a)      REPORT NO. 1 - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clause (3).

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That Report No. 1 - Finance and Administrative Committee be received and adopted.

 

January 19, 2004

 

(1)        PRE-QUALIFICATION OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS
            FOR THE THORNHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE - PHASE 2
            AND CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY CENTRE EXPANSIONS (7.12, 6.6)

 

That in accordance with the Purchasing By-Law 143-2000, Council approve the use of the pre-qualification process detailed in this report for selecting a general contractor for the Thornhill Community Centre Phase 2 and Centennial Community Centre Expansion projects.

 

 

(2)        WATER METER SUPPLY
            BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER INCREASE (7.12.1)

 

That the report entitled, Water Meter Supply - Blanket Purchase Order Increase be received;

 

And that the Blanket Purchase Order #B2-17 for Neptune Technology Group be increased in a total amount of $600,000.00 (inclusive of all taxes) for the period January 1, 2004 to June 30, 2004.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC PLAN (7.13)   Weblink

 

That the report dated January 19th 2004 entitled “Information Technology Strategic Plan” be received;

 

And that the Chief Information Officer (CIO) be authorized to request IBM Canada Limited (IBM) to submit a proposal for developing an Information Technology Strategic Plan (Plan) for the Town. The Strategic Plan shall identify the Town’s information technology needs, setting priorities embracing industry and open standards while taking into consideration Markham's corporate standards and deploying corporate-wide standards such that the Town can continue to strengthen its position as a technology leader in the public sector and as the High-Tech Capital of Canada;


 

And that based on the assessment of the proposal, a staff report will be submitted to Council for approval and to determine if IBM shall be awarded the contract to develop the Strategic Plan.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

            Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

            That Clause 3, Report No. 1, 2004 be amended to include in paragraph 2 after the words "…setting priorities…" the words "…embracing industry and open standards while taking into consideration Markham's corporate standards…".

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        TENDER AWARD - CONTRACT 117-T-03
            STREET LIGHTING ON MARKHAM BY-PASS
            HIGHWAY 48, 16TH AVENUE AND 14TH AVENUE (7.12)

 

That the tender for the installation of street lights on Markham By-pass, Highway 48, 16th Avenue and 14th Avenue be awarded to the lowest bidder, Trans Power Utility Contractors Inc. in the amount of $628,928.33 inclusive of 7% GST. ($605,416.99 inclusive of 3% GST);

 

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract with Trans Power Utility Contractors Inc. for the installation of street lights on Markham By-pass, Highway 48, 16th Avenue and 14th Avenue;

 

And that Engineering staff be authorized to retain the consulting firm Moon-Matz Ltd. to provide construction inspection and contract administration services during construction of the project to an upset limit of $23,807.50 inclusive of 7% GST ($22,917.50 inclusive of 3% GST);

 

And that Purchasing Department staff be authorized to issue a purchase order to Markham Hydro Distribution Inc. for an amount not to exceed $127,330.00 inclusive of 7% GST, ($122,570.00 inclusive of 3% GST) for the actual cost of work to be carried out by Markham Hydro relating to the completion of service connections and the installation of street lights on distribution poles owned by Markham Hydro;

 

And that funding for the project be provided from the approved Capital Budget accounts listed in this report;

 

And that upon payment of all invoices, any remaining funding be returned to its original funding source.


 

(5)        THE BRICK PARTY
            UNIONVILLE HOME SOCIETY FOUNDATION
            FEBRUARY 21, 2004 (12.2.6)  Weblink

 

That the tickets be purchased for Councillors wishing to attend with the cost not to exceed $3000.

 

 

(6)        UNDER THE TUSCAN SKY
            MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL GALA
            FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2004 (12.2.6)   Weblink

 

That Markham Council purchase a corporate table of 10 and Council will be polled for participation.

 

 

(7)        WINTER FROLIC 2004
            EVERGREEN HOSPICE MARKHAM
            FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2004 (12.2.6)    Weblink

 

That Markham Council purchase tickets as required not to exceed $3000.00.  Council will be polled.

 

 

(8)        10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA & OUTSTANDING BUSINESS
            AWARD OF THE RICHMOND HILL & MARKHAM CHINESE
            BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - APRIL 17, 2004 (12.2.6)   Weblink

 

That Council purchase a Corporate Table of ten for the 10th Anniversary Gala of the Richmond Hill & Markham Chinese Business Association.

 

 

(9)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
            COMMITTEE MEETING – JANUARY 19, 2004 (16.0) 

 

That the Finance & Administrative Committee minutes dated January 19, 2004 be received.

 

CARRIED


 

7(b)      REPORT NO. 2 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (5), (7) and (11).

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That Report No. 2 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

January 20, 2004

 

(1)        EMPLOYMENT LANDS SECONDARY PLANS (10.4)

 

That the staff presentation regarding the Employment Lands Secondary Plans, be received;

 

And that staff be directed to proceed with the preparation of Secondary plans for the Highway 404 North and the Highway 407/Rodick Road Planning Districts.

 

 

(2)        BURNDENET CREEK EROSION CONTROL
            OPTIMIZATION STUDY (5.7)    Weblink

 

That RFP 192-R-03 titled Consulting Engineering Services for Burndenet Creek Erosion Control Optimization Study be awarded to Aquafor Beech Ltd., the highest ranked acceptable consultant, in the proposed amount of $169,050.84 inclusive of 7% GST ($158,919.22 inclusive of 3% GST);

 

And that funds for RFP 192-R-03 titled Consulting Engineering Services for Burndenet Creek Erosion Control Optimization Study be provided from the Engineering Department’s 2001 Capital Budget Account #083 5399 3773 005 (Burndenet Creek Erosion Control Optimization Study) in the amount of $80,000.00, from account #083 5350 4726 005 in the amount of $44,535.84, from the Green Municipal Fund ($30,555.00) and from the TRCA ($10,000.00).

 

 

(3)        LUNAR CRESCENT, M1-482
            POTENTIAL SURPLUS PROPERTY (8.7)   Weblink

 

That the lands at the south end of Lunar Crescent as shown on Figure 2 to the staff report dated January 20, 2004, remain in public ownership;

 

And that the Operations and Asset Management Department staff be authorized to undertake the permanent final works for the closure of Lunar Crescent from funds collected from abutting landowners.

 


 

(4)        FOREST BAY HOMES LTD., WEST SIDE OF MARKHAM ROAD,
BETWEEN HIGHGLEN AVENUE AND GOLDEN AVENUE
OFFICIAL PLAN, REZONING AND SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS
TO PERMIT A FOUR-STOREY 82-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING
(OP.03-111462, ZA.03-111480, SC.03-111481)
(10.3, 10.5, 10.6)    Weblink

 

That the deputation by Abdul-Raoof M. Syed, 23 Angela Court, regarding application Files OP.03-111462, ZA.03-111480, SC.03-111481 submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd., be received;

 

And that Official Plan amendment application (OP. 03-111462) submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd for lands on the west side of Markham Road between Highglen Avenue and Golden Avenue, be approved and the draft Official Plan amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the staff report dated January 20, 2004, be adopted;

 

And that the draft Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix ‘B’ to the staff report dated January 20, 2004, to exempt the property, and abutting school site lands, from Interim Control By-law 2002-215, as amended, be enacted;

 

And that the zoning by-law amendment application (ZA. 03-111480) to amend By-law 90-81 as amended, submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd to permit a four-storey 82-unit apartment building on lands on the west side of Markham Road between Highglen Avenue and Golden Avenue, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law attached as Appendix ‘C’ to the staff report dated January 20, 2004, be finalized and enacted;

 

And that the Site Plan application (SC. 03-111481) submitted by Forest Bay Homes Ltd to permit a four-storey 82-unit apartment building on lands on the west side of Markham Road between Highglen Avenue and Golden Avenue, be approved subject to the following conditions:

 

1.      That the final site plan and elevation drawings be submitted to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

2.      That a Landscape Plan be submitted, prepared by a Landscape Architect having O.A.L.A. membership, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

3.      That the Owner comply with all requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

4.      That the Owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town, containing all standard and special provisions and requirements of the Town and public agencies including the following:


 

a.       Provision for the payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, recoveries, development charges, parkland dedications and financial obligations related to applicable Development Group Agreements;

b.      Provision for a mutual driveway on Markham Road with the commercial property to the south;

c.       Provision of a cash contribution towards a play structure in the abutting Town park in addition to the required parkland dedication; and the provision of a seating area onsite;

d.      Provision of a 1.8 metre chain link fence at the western limit of the property where it abuts the future school site;

e.       Submission of a stormwater management report identifying storm drainage design for the proposed development and any required revisions to the Storm Drainage Plan and Overland Flow Plan for the entire subdivision; and

f.        Provision for contribution toward future landscape and median improvements along Markham Road in keeping with planned Regional improvements and the recommendations of the Markham Road Corridor Study regarding the creation of an urban streetscape (e.g., sidewalks, landscaping, paving, etc).

 

5.      And that the site plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing January 20, 2004, in the event a site plan agreement is not executed within that period.

 

And that Parts 2 and 13 on Reference Plan 65R-26144, be declared surplus Town of Markham 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 January 27, 2004;

 

And that a by-law be enacted at the Council meeting on February 10, 2004, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer/Deed of Land to the York Region District School Board for lands legally described as Parts 2 and 13 on Reference Plan 65R-26144, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;

 

And that a water supply allocation of up to 82 units be granted for the proposed apartment development from the Town reserve;

 

And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate water supply should the development not proceed in a timely manner.

(By-laws 2004-17 to 2004-19)

 

CARRIED


 

(5)        COMMUNITY DESIGN PLAN
BOX GROVE PLANNING DISTRICT
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 92 (10.3)   Weblink

 

That correspondence from Regional Councillor J. Heath, forwarding an e-mail message dated January 19, 2004, from David Rout of the Box Grove Ratepayers, with respect to holding a Public Meeting, be received;

 

And that the Box Grove Community Design Plan prepared by NAK Design Group and John G. Williams Limited, Architect dated July 21, 2003 be endorsed, subject to the necessary revisions to address the matters outlined in the January 20, 2004 staff report;

 

And that final approval of the Box Grove Community Design Plan, incorporating the necessary revisions, be delegated to the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

And that local road patterns be confirmed through the Plans of Subdivision;

 

And that intersection design and traffic calming measures for the north portion of existing 9th Line where it connects with the Employment Collector be confirmed through the Plans of Subdivision. 

 

CARRIED

 

 

(6)        1473092 ONTARIO LIMITED (METRUS DEVELOPMENT INC.)
CORNELL - NORTH OF  EXISTING MARKHAM BY-PASS
(FUTURE 16TH AVENUE), EAST OF 9TH LINE
EXTENSION TO DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL AND REVISIONS
TO IMPLEMENTING ZONING FOR APPROVED DRAFT  PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TM-01015 (SU01118320, ZA03113415)(10.5, 10.7)  Weblink

 

That the conditions of draft plan approval for Phase 1 of draft plan of subdivision 19T-01015 [1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Development Inc.)] attached to the staff report dated June 25, 2002 and amended as set out in the staff report dated May 6, 2003, be further revised as follows:

 

1.         That the approval shall relate to the draft plan of subdivision prepared by KLM Planning Partners Inc., identified as Project Number P-354 (354DES16-Phase1), Dwg. No. – 02:6, last revision date November 6, 2003.

 

2.         That the maximum number of dwelling units be 650.

 

3.         That condition 9.3 be amended by deleting the words “Completion of Bur Oak Avenue from Highway 7 to 9th Line”, and replacing them with “Completion of Bur Oak Avenue from 9th Line to Highway 7 as soon as possible, but no later than December 31, 2005.”


 

And that water supply allocation for an additional 80 units be granted to 1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Development Inc.), such allocation to be from the total allocation available for the Cornell Secondary Plan Area, as confirmed by the Trustee for the Cornell Developers Group; 

 

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;

 

And further that the applications submitted by 1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Development Inc.) to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 be approved and the implementing by-laws attached as Appendices ‘A’ and ‘B’ to the staff report entitled "1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Development Inc.) Cornell," dated January 20, 2004, be enacted without further notice.

(By-laws 2004-20 and 2004-21)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(7)        2004 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
            GREATER TORONTO AIRPORT AUTHORITY
            (16.24, 5.15.2)

 

That correspondence from the Greater Toronto Airport Authority dated December 16, 2003, requesting confirmation of Markham's participation on the GTAA Pickering Advisory Committee (PAC), be received;

 

And that the nominees for Markham be reconfirmed as Mayor D. Cousens and Mr. Garry Knott;

 

And that Councillor John Webster be appointed as an alternate for Mayor Cousens;

 

And that Regional Councillor J. Heath be appointed to the GAWG Subcommittee.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath

            Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

            That Clause (7), Report No 2, 2004 be amended to add the following paragraph:

 

            "And that Regional Councillor J. Heath be appointed to the GAWG Subcommittee."

 

CARRIED


 

(8)        GREENSBOROUGH TOWN CENTRE LTD.
            NORTH OF BUR OAK AT GREENSBOROUGH VILLAGE CIRCLE
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (ZA 02 117695) (10.5)

 

That the Record of the Public Meeting held on January 20, 2004 with respect to application  ZA 02 117695 by Ninth Line Developments Limited for an amendment to Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, as it applies to a part of plan of subdivision 65M-3642, be received;

 

And that application  ZA 02 117695 by Greensborough Town Centre Limited for an amendment to Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, as it applies to a part of plan of subdivision 65M-3642, be approved and the zoning by-law amendment be enacted without further notice.

 

 

(9)        NINTH LINE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED
AND HUMBOLD PROPERTIES LIMITED, 9642 9TH LINE
PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND IMPLEMENTING
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT, GREENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY
(SU 02 117632 (19TM-02013), ZA 02 117695) (10.5, 10.7)

 

That the Record of the Public Meeting held on January 20, 2004 with respect to application  ZA 02 117695 by Ninth Line Developments Limited for an amendment to Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, as it applies to a part of draft approved plan of subdivision 19TM-20003, be received;

 

And that application  ZA 02 117695 by Ninth Line Developments Limited for an amendment to Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, as it applies to a part of draft approved plan of subdivision 19TM-20003, be approved and the zoning by-law amendment be enacted without further notice.

 

 

(10)      LINDVEST PROPERTIES (CORNELL) LIMITED
(H AND R DEVELOPMENTS) LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 7
AND EAST OF 9TH LINE WITHIN THE CORNELL COMMUNITY
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TM-02001 (ZA 03 118543) (10.7) 

 

That the deputations by Bob Baird, representing the Sherwood-Amberglen Ratepayers Association, and Norm Pemberton with respect to the application by Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited (H and R Developments) for lands south of Highway 7 and east of 9th Line, be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on January 20, 2004 with respect to a proposed amendment to By-law 177-96, as amended, and proposed revisions to draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02001 be received;

 

And that the application by Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved;


 

And further that the proposed amendment to By-law 177-96, as amended, be enacted without further notice.

 

 

(11)      OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
            COMMITTEE MEETING – JANUARY 20, 2004 (16.0) 

 

That the Development Services Committee minutes dated January 20, 2004 be received.

 

CARRIED

(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained - Item No. 28)

 

 

 

7(c)      REPORT NO. 3 - TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to add Report No. 3 - Transportation Committee and to separate Clauses (4) and (6).

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That Report No. 3 - Transportation Committee be received and adopted.

 

January 26, 2004

 

(1)        WILLIAM ARMSTRONG P.S.
            SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS AND
            PROPOSED SIDEWALK ON WOOTTEN WAY (5.18, 11.5)   
Weblink  Map

 

That School Crossing Guard service be established at the intersection of Wootten Way and Major Buttons Drive until June 2004;

 

And that signage within the designated School Zone be changed to properly reflect existing School Zone design standards;

 

And that staff review the feasibility of a sidewalk on the east side of Wootten Way, between the north and south legs of Senator Reesor’s Drive and report back to Committee with recommendations on the sidewalk and overall School Crossing Guard service in the area before June 2004.

 


 

(2)        MILLIKEN GO STATION
            GO TRANSIT  (5.14.2)

 

That the presentation from GO Transit regarding the Milliken GO Station be received.

 

And that the Town of Markham request that the City of Toronto expedite its effort to purchase land around Redlea Avenue in order to enable the proposed realignment of Redlea Avenue to provide access to the Milliken GO Station from Steeles Avenue.

 

 

(3)        MILLIKEN GO STATION (5.14.2)    Weblink

 

That the Environmental Assessment study prepared for GO transit for the proposed new GO Station south of Steeles Avenue in the Milliken area be received;

 

And that the proposed traffic signals at Redlea Avenue/Steeles Avenue, provided by GO Transit and the City of Toronto, be aligned with the westerly entrance to Pacific Mall to provide a full movements signalised access for Pacific Mall;

 

And that the three landowners within the Pacific Mall complex in Markham (north-east corner of Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue) be requested to renew their commitment to contribute $100,000 for the new traffic signal at Steeles Avenue/Redlea Avenue-Pacific Mall driveway;

 

And that GO Transit be advised of Council’s decision.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        SAFE STREETS STRATEGY (5.10, 5.12)   Weblink   Weblink 2

 

That the presentation from Mr. D. Smarrelli, Engineering Technician, regarding the Safe Streets Strategy, be received;

 

And that the Terms of Reference for the Markham Safe Streets Task Force be endorsed;

 

And that the Terms of Reference be updated in consultation with the Safe Streets Task Force and public input;

 

And that staff report back at the next Transportation Committee meeting detailing the possible budgetary and resource impacts of the Task Force on the 2004 Neighbourhood Transportation projects;


 

And that staff report back to Council in June 2004 with the draft recommendations of the Safe Streets Task Force.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor K. Usman

            Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

            That Clause 4, Report No. 3 be amended to add the word "…Markham…" to paragraph 2 before the words "…Safe Streets…";

 

            And that the words "…at the next Transportation Committee Meeting…" be added to paragraph 4 before the words "…detailing the possible…".

 

CARRIED

 

 

(5)        MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE
            PARKING PROHIBITION (5.12.4)   Weblink  By-law  Map

 

That Schedule 1 of Parking By-law 336-88, be amended to include a “No Parking Prohibition” on the west side of Main Street South Unionville from 17.0 metres north of the shared property line of #24 and #28 Main Street Unionville to a point 120.0 metres South;

 

And that the By-law attached to the “Main Street Unionville South Parking Prohibition” report dated January 26, 2004 be approved;

 

And that the Operations and Asset Management Department be directed to install the appropriate signs upon approval of the By-law.

(By-law 2004-23)

 

CARRIED

 

(6)        CASTLEMORE AVENUE AND
            WILLIAM BERCZY BOULEVARD –
            ALL WAY STOP CONTROL (5.12.3)  Weblink   By-law   Map

 

That Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law 106-71 for an all-way stop control be amended to include the intersection of Castlemore Avenue and William Berczy Boulevard and that the By-law attached to the “Castlemore Avenue and William Berczy Boulevard – All Way Stop Control” report dated January 26, 2004 be approved;

 

And that the Operations and Asset Management Department be directed to install all-way stop signs at the intersection of Castlemore Avenue and William Berczy Boulevard as soon as possible upon approval of the By-law, and the Developer be requested to provide funding;


 

And that the York Regional Police Department be requested to enforce the all-way stop control upon installation of these signs.

(By-law 2004-24)

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

            Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

            That Clause (6), Report No. 3, 2004 be amended to delete the words "…upon receipt of funding from the Developer;" from paragraph 2 and the words "…the Developer be requested to provide funding;" be substituted therefore;

 

            And that paragraph 2 be amended to add the words "…as soon as possible…".after the words "…William Berczy Boulevard…".

 

CARRIED

 

 

(7)        CYCLING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN -
            PHASE I/PHASE II WORK PLAN (5.10)  Weblink

 

PHASE I

 

That the Phase I Cycling Implementation Plan (draft October 2003) be endorsed and updated as required, with input from the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC);

 

And that subject to the approval of the Engineering Department’s 2004 capital budget, staff be authorized to proceed with the Phase I implementation plan (estimated at $125,000);

 

And that the Region of York be requested to work with Town Engineering staff to implement segments of bike facilities on the Regional roads as recommended in the “Cycling Implementation Plan – Phase I/Phase II Work Plan” report;


 

PHASE II

 

And that subject to approval of the Engineering Department’s 2004 capital budget, staff be authorized to:

 

  • Initiate the process to retain a qualified consultant to undertake the Phase II Cycling Implementation Study ($50,000 in 2004 budget) as per the Town’s purchasing By-law;

 

  • Establish the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee ($20,000 in 2004 budget);

 

  • Retain a qualified consultant to offset resource issues associated with managing the CPAC and implementation matters ($25,000 in 2004 budget).

 

 

(8)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF TRANSPORTATION
            COMMITTEE MEETING – JANUARY 26, 2004 (16.0)

 

That the Transportation Committee minutes dated January 26, 2004 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

8.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

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

 

Received

14-2004           City of Sarnia - Requesting endorsement of their resolution with respect to requesting the Minister of Finance to undertake a review of Municipal Property Assessment Corporation's (MPAC) role and responsibility with a view, in particular, to improve the quality of assessment service delivered and to improve customer service. (13.5.2)

 

15-2004           City of Sarnia - Requesting endorsement of their resolution with respect to requesting the new McGuinty government to immediately review the current assessment system and to correct a number of the injustices that are occurring and to immediately review the so-called "Tax Fairness Legislation" that is mandating communities to shift the tax burden from multi-residential industrial commercial to residential. (13.5.2)


 

Referred to all Members of Council

16-2004           Proclamation - Philippine Week - June 6 to 13, 2004 and inviting all Members of Council to a flag raising ceremony at Markham Town Centre on June 6, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. (3.4)

 

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services & Town Solicitor

17-2004           Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding the dismissal of the appeal submitted by George Benczik for By-law 2003-262 (Highway 48 Major Commercial Zone - The by-law applies to the lands located on the west side of Markham Road between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive East, within the Wismer Commons Secondary Plan area.) (13.13, 10.3 and 10.5)

 

18-2004           Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding an amending decision in response to the request by the Town of Markham regarding the applications submitted by Grand Life Boulevard, Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 4 (Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-95046, Phase 2). (13.13, 10.5 & 10.7)

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

9.         OTHER BUSINESS

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That Other Business (1) be received and adopted.

 

(1)        DISPOSITION OF PARTS 2 AND 13, REFERENCE PLAN 65R-26144
TRANSFER OF LANDS TO YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
(FOREST BAY HOMES LTD.,
WEST SIDE OF MARKHAM ROAD,
BETWEEN HIGHGLEN AVENUE AND GOLDEN AVENUE)
(10.3, 10.5, 10.6, 8.5)    Weblink

 

NOTICES OF PROPOSED SALE
TOWN OF MARKHAM
PROPOSED SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY
(Pursuant to By-law 178-96)

 

That notice of the proposed disposition of Parts 2 and 13, Reference Plan 65R-26144, be confirmed.

(Clause 4, Report No. 2, 2004)

 

CARRIED


 

10.       BY-LAWS

 

Council consented to add By-laws 2004-23 & 2004-24 and defer By-laws 2004-20 and 2004-21.

 

Council consented to separate By-laws 2004-15 and 2004-16.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That By-law 2004-14, By-laws 2004-17 to 2004-19 and By-laws 2004-22 to 2004-24 be given three readings and enacted.

 

CARRIED

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That By-laws 2004-15 and 2004-16 be given three readings and enacted.

 

CARRIED

(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2004-14      A by-law to amend By-law No. 2001-1, being a by-law to govern the proceedings of Council and Committees of Council (Economic Development Committee.)
(Committee of the Whole Motion - January 27, 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-15      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Peter Young (Berczy Village), William Berczy Boulevard, east of Kennedy Road, between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive - To delete the subject lands from 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 42 townhouse units.)
(Committee of the Whole Motion - January 27, 2004)
                                                               (Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)

 

BY-LAW 2004-16      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Peter Young (Berczy Village), William Berczy Boulevard, east of Kennedy Road, between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive - To permit 42 townhouse units.)
(Committee of the Whole Motion - January 27, 2004)
                                                               (Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)


 

BY-LAW 2004-17      A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 119 (Forest Bay Homes Limited, west side of Markham Road between Highglen Avenue and Golden Avenue, Part of Blocks 43 and 44, Plan 65M-3425 - To permit the development of an apartment site and school.)
(Clause 4, Report No. 2, 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-18      A by-law to amend Interim Control By-law 2002-215, as amended by By-law 2003-203 for Markham Road Corridor Study Area, Armadale Planning District (Forest Bay Homes Limited, west side of Markham Road between Highglen Avenue and Golden Avenue, Part of Blocks 43 and 44, Plan 65M-3425 - To exempt the subject lands from the subject Interim By-law to permit the development of an apartment site and school.)
(Clause 4, Report No. 2, 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-19      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 90-81, as amended (Forest Bay Homes Limited, west side of Markham Road between Highglen Avenue and Golden Avenue, Part of Blocks 43 and 44, Plan 65M-3425 - To permit the development of a four-storey 82-unit apartment building.)
(Clause 4, Report No. 2, 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-20      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Development Inc.), Cornell - north of existing Markham By-pass (future 16th Avenue), east of 9th Line - To delete the subject lands from designated area Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, so that it may be incorporated into Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, to implement Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-01015.)
(Clause 6, Report No. 2, 2004)                                                DEFERRED

 

BY-LAW 2004-21      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (1473092 Ontario Limited (Metrus Development Inc.), Cornell - north of existing Markham By-pass (future 16th Avenue), east of 9th Line - To implement Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-01015.)
(Clause 6, Report No. 2, 2004)                                                DEFERRED

 

BY-LAW 2004-22      A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of January 27, 2004.
(Council Meeting No. 4, 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-23      A by-law to amend Parking By-law 336-88, as amended (No parking prohibition on the west side of Main Street South Unionville from 17.0 metres north of the share property line of #24 and #28 Main Street Unionville to a point 120.0 metres south.)
(Clause 5, Report No. 3, 2004)


 

BY-LAW 2004-24      A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71, as amended (All-way stop control at the intersection of Castlemore Avenue and William Berczy Boulevard.)
(Clause 6, Report No. 3, 2004)

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

11.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

CARRIED

 

 

Council adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

___________________________________        ___________________________________

SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK                    DON COUSENS, MAYOR

 

(Signed)

 

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