M I N U T E S
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
2006-02-14
Meeting No. 4
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Attendance
Mayor D.
Cousens
Regional Councillors F.
Scarpitti
J.
Heath
J.
Jones
B.
O'Donnell
Councillors S.
Daurio
E.
Shapero
J.
Virgilio
G.
McKelvey
J.
Webster
D.
Horchik
K.
Usman
A.
Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of Development
Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
P. Miller, Manager of Secretariat Services
J. Sales, Commissioner of Community & Fire
Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services
S. Birrell, Town Clerk
B. Varner, Real Property Manager
P. Loukes, Director of Operations & Asset
Management
V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning
& Urban
Design
S. Chait, Director of Economic Development
J. Carnegie, Director of Corporate
Communications
S. Laing, Director of Human Resources
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The Committee of the Whole meeting convened at the hour of 5:15 p.m. with D. Cousens in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None declared.
1. MINUTES
OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
- JANUARY 31, 2006 (16.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on January
31, 2006 be confirmed.
Carried
2. YORK
REGIONAL POLICE UPDATE
SAFE STREETS (2.0)
presentation
Superintendent Wayne Kalinski, York Regional Police, was in attendance
and presented an update on safe street initiatives with statistics for 5
District and York Region:
● Traffic
and road safety objectives
● Provincial
Offence Notice Statistics – 2004 versus 2005
● Various
speed detection devices in use
● Fatal
collisions in 5 District and possible causes – speed is a contributing factor
● Fatal
collision locations in the Town of Markham
in 2005
● History
and statistics for Roadwatch – a very successful imitative
● The
2005 Traffic Safety Committee
● R.I.D.E.
statistics – program operates year round
● Safe
Streets, Nice Neighbourhoods initiative – 1106 actions resulting from citizen
complaints
In response to a query from committee, Superintendent
Kalinski agreed to provide a percentage breakdown of statistics on Regional
roads versus local roads.
Discussion took place regarding the low number of
fatal accidents in Markham,
the criteria and process used to determine adequate Police coverage for traffic
duty, the process for accident investigation – personal injury versus minor
accident, confirmation that community safety zones have been successful, and
the Police concern for persons driving without licenses or insurance.
Superintendent Kalinski encouraged the Town of Markham
to continue working with the Police in making a safer community.
Moved by Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional
Councillor J. Heath
That the presentation by Superintendent Wayne Kalinski, York Regional
Police, regarding safe streets, be received;
And that appreciation be extended to District 5 for the support given
to the community of Markham
and to the leadership of Superintendent Kalinski, personally, for making the
streets safer.
Carried
3. CITY OF TORONTO/TOWN OF MARKHAM
JOINT COMMITTEE (13.5)
Mayor D. Cousens advised of the need for a Town of Markham
committee to be established to regularly meet with City of Toronto
Councillors on an informal basis to foster an
understanding of the issues and difficulties being faced by municipalities north
of Steeles Avenue,
particularly the Town of Markham. This committee would report to Council on its
progress. Mayor Cousens suggested he
would determine membership of the committee and Chair it in the beginning. It was noted that such a committee has also been
considered by both the Region of York and the City of Vaughan.
It was agreed that all Ward Councillors whose jurisdictions border the
City of Toronto would
be interested in being members of this committee in addition to some Regional
Councillors.
Moved by Councillor J.
Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor J.
Webster
That the information provided by Mayor D. Cousens regarding a City of
Toronto/Town of Markham Joint Committee be received;
And that a joint committee be established, the composition and appointments
to be determined by Mayor Cousens.
Carried
4. REPLACEMENT
OF A REGIONAL SEWER LINE
IN MILNE PARK TO BE CONNECTED
TO
YORK DURHAM SEWER SYSTEM-
EXEMPTION
FROM NOISE CONTROL BY-LAW 2003-137
(5.5)
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On February 6, 2006, General Committee referred consideration of a
possible application from the Region of York for exemption from the Town's
Noise Control By-law No 2003-137 to the meeting this date.
Both staff and Councillors agreed this project must be finished on
schedule and this possible exemption to the Town's Noise Control By-law could
facilitate completion.
Moved by Councillor G.
McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor D.
Horchik
Whereas the Region of York is
currently replacing a Regional sewer under the Milne Pond;
And whereas the Ministry of
National Resources requires such work be completed by March 31, 2006;
And whereas the Region of York
has requested approval to work if necessary Sunday’s from 0800 to 1700 to meet
the project deadline.
And that an exemption to the
Town of Markham's Noise By-law #2003-137
be approved to permit the Region of York and its contractor to work 0800 to
1700 hours Sunday from February 19, 2006 to March 26, 2006 for sewer
construction;
And that the above exemption
be subject to the Region and its consultant advising abutting residents on Riverview Avenue and Willowgate Drive.
Carried
5. BEHRAM
AND ANAHITA FAROOGH (RADIANT
WAY MONTESSORI) ZONING BY-LAW
TO PERMIT
A MONTESSORI PRE-SCHOOL, 9718
MCCOWAN ROAD (10.5)
memo
TRCA
letter
Committee had before it the memorandum dated February 14, 2006 from the
Commissioner of Development Services and the Director of Planning
and Urban Design. The memo outlines
solutions to previous concerns regarding the rezoning application by Behram and
Anahita Faroogh (Radiant Way Montessori) to permit a Montessori pre-school at 9718
McCowan Road.
The Commissioner of Development Services noted the Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority is in agreement with the Town of Markham
regarding conveyance of the buffer lands in the future if and when the subject
site is redeveloped. The valley lands
will be conveyed to the Town now. A
fence will be constructed and the buffer will become naturalized as part of the
terms of the agreement.
Moved by Councillor G.
McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor J.
Virgilio
That the letter from the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA), dated February 7, 2006 revising its former
conditions of approval for this application to read as below, be received:
i) The lands within the Regional Storm Flood Plain, plus a ten
(10) metre buffer, be rezoned within a Floor or Hazard Land Zoning Category.
ii) The lands within the Regional Storm
Flood Plain be dedicated into public ownership.
iii) The applicants delineate the buffer
lands from the remainder of the subject property to TRCA's satisfaction, and
iv) A clause is included in the site plan
agreement stipulating that the buffer lands be conveyed in the future if and
when the subject site is redeveloped;
And that the attached by-law to permit a Montessori pre-school at 9718
McCowan Road be enacted.
(By-laws 2006-45 and 2006-46)
Carried
6. REQUEST
FOR SPONSORSHIP
YORK REGION ABUSE PROGRAM
CHILDREN'S CHAMPION GALA
(12.2.6)
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Moved by Councillor G.
McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor D.
Horchik
That the request for sponsorship for the York Region Abuse Program 9th
Annual Children's Champion Gala to be held on Saturday, February 18, 2006 at
the La Primavera Banquet Hall and Convention Centre in Woodridge, be received;
And that Council approve sponsorship to a maximum of $500.00 for a
half-page ad;
And that any Members of Council who wish to attend may do so from their
own budget.
Carried
7. REQUEST FOR SPONSORSHIP
OPERA YORK – JEWELS OF THE
OPERA
9TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA
(12.2.6)
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Moved by Councillor A.
Chiu
Seconded by Regional
Councillor J. Jones
That the request for sponsorship for the Opera York – Jewels of the
Opera - 9th Annual
Fundraising Gala to be held on Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at
Famee Furlane, 7065 Islington Avenue, Woodridge, at a cost of $80.00 per
ticket, be received;
And that any Members of Council who wish to attend may do so from their
own budget.
Carried
8. 2006 ADVISORY COMMITTEE/BOARD
APPOINTMENTS
MARKHAM DISTRICT HISTORICAL
MUSEUM BOARD (16.24)
Moved by Councillor G.
McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the following persons be
appointed to Markham District Historical Museum Board for the following terms:
John
Buie - November 30, 2008
Gunter
Langhorst - November 30, 2007
John
Bayfield - November 30, 2007
Monica
Peel - November 30, 2007
Randy
Barber - November 30, 2007
Ardy
Reid - November 30, 2007
Clive
Bloomfield - November 30, 2008
Carried
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That Committee resolve
in-camera to discuss legal and property matters.
Carried
Moved by Regional Councillor
J. Jones
Seconded by Regional
Councillor J. Heath
That Committee rise and
report.
Carried
The Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 10:23 p.m.