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                                                                                        2001-02-27 - 7:00 p.m.

COUNCIL MINUTES  Council Chamber, Civic Centre

Meeting No. 6

 

(Canada Room)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

ROLL CALL

Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (10)

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

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

 

(1)        Adult Video Stores 14th

(2)        Update - Unionville Milliken Project (Bandshell)

(3)        Committee of Whole Meeting - Committee Appointments

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on February 27, 2001 at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre.  His Worship Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti presided.

 

(Council Chambers)

COUNCIL

 

ROLL CALL

Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (10)

 

STAFF

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

R. Robinson, Town Solicitor

A. Wolfe, Commissioner of Community Services

A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

M.F. Turner, Commissioner of Development Services

B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant

J. Sales, Fire Chief

S. Birrell, Town Clerk

J. Harrison, Manager of Secretariat Services

B. Cribbett, Treasurer


 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

None declared.

 

2.         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole and the Chairman report.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

Deputy Mayor Scarpitti reported the following motions passed at the Committee of the Whole meeting:

 

 

(1)        ADULT VIDEO STORES (2.11)

 

That Council enact a by-law to license and regulate adult video stores;

 

And that zoning by-laws be enacted to permit adult video outlets in the lands designated in the Official Plan as Commercial Corridor, Retail Warehouse and Business Corridor within the four districts shown as a schedule to the Licensing By-law;

 

And further that a public meeting be convened to consider zoning by-law amendments to delete the word ‘goods’ from the adult ‘services’ zoning by-laws, and to consider such other zoning by-law amendments as may be necessary to give effect to the proposed Licensing By-law.

(See By-law 2001-62)

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

(2)        UNIONVILLE MILLENNIUM BANDSTAND (6.0)

 

That approval be granted for Monarch Construction and/or Unionville BIA to administer the Unionville Millennium Bandstand project at a total cost of $167,000.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

(3)        COMMITTEE OF WHOLE MEETING -
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (16.24)

 

That a Committee of the Whole meeting be held on Monday, March 19, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. in the Canada Room to consider advisory committee appointments.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED


 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

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

 

                                                                                                                                    CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MEETING – FEBRUARY 13, 2001 (16.0)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

(1)        That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 13, 2001, be adopted.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         DELEGATIONS

 

Council consented to add the following delegations:

 

(1)        Mr. Glen Baron, 251 Helen Avenue, Unionville (Clause 3 of Report No. 16 of the Development Services Committee).

 

(2)        Mr. Gina Matrundola, 12 Rubicon Court, Willowdale (Clause 7 of Report No. 16 of the Development Services Committee).

 

(3)        Mr. Gus Pallas, 9250 Warden Avenue, Markham (Clause 8 of Report No. 16 of the Development Services Committee).

 

 

 

5(a)      REPORT NO. 14 OF THE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That Report No. 14 of the Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.

 

Council consented to separate Clause 2.

 

 

To the Mayor and Members of Council:

The Finance & Administrative Committee reports and recommends as follows:

February 19, 2001

 

(1)        BANK OF CANADA UNCLAIMED BALANCES (7.0)

 

That the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute any and all documents required by the Bank of Canada to claim outstanding deposits currently in their possession.

 

 

(2)        FCM CONFERENCE (16.23)

 

That approval be granted for three members of Council to attend the Annual Conference and Municipal Expo of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, May 25 to 28, 2001 in Banff, Alberta, at an approximate cost of $6,435.00, with authorized expenses to be paid in accordance with Town policy.

DEFERRED AND REFERRED

(See following motion)

 

            Moved by Councillor K. Usman

            Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

            That Clause 2 of Report No. 14, 2001 be deferred and referred to the Finance & Administrative Committee for further discussion.

 

 

(3)        2000 REMUNERATION & EXPENSES
FOR COUNCILLORS AND APPOINTEES TO BOARDS
AND OTHER BODIES (11.0)

 

That the report entitled 'Summary of 2000 Remuneration and Expenses for Councillors and Appointees to Boards and Other Bodies for the Period January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2000' prepared pursuant to Section 244 (1) of the Municipal Act, be received as information.

 

 

(4)        DEVELOPMENT CHARGES DECEMBER 31, 2000 (7.11)

 

That the report entitled 'Development Charges December 31, 2000 Balances and Annual Activity of the Accounts' prepared pursuant to Section 43 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 be received for information purposes.

 

 

(5)        DELEGATION OF TAX RATIO SETTING AUTHORITY 2001 (7.0)

 

That the Regional Municipality of York be advised the Council of the Town of Markham is not prepared at the present time to request the passing of the necessary by-law to delegate to the lower tier municipalities in York Region the authority to establish tax ratios for the taxation year 2001;

 

And that should the Minister of Finance extend the deadline for the delegation of the responsibility for the setting of tax ratios from February 28, 2001 to April 30, 2001, Council for the Town of Markham, after a thorough analysis of the impacts of delegation on the various tax policy options, may exercise its authority to request the Delegation of the Responsibility for the Setting of the Tax Ratios to the lower tier municipalities for the taxation year 2001.

 

 

(6)        'HAGERMAN HOUSING' (16.24)

 

That Regional Councillor Tony C. Wong be appointed to the 'Hagerman Housing' non-profit housing organization for the property at the north-west corner of 14th Avenue and Kennedy Road.

 

 

(7)        DON WATERSHED REGENERATION COUNCIL
TORONTO (TRCA) (16.24 & 13.13.2)

 

That Councillor Erin Shapero and Karen Boniface, Parks Planner, Community Services Commission be appointed to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council, Toronto.

 

 

(8)        ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF YORK REGION (12.2.6)

 

That Council support the fundraising campaign "Spring for a Toonie" designed to raise money for research for Alzheimer Disease and related disorders to begin on the first day of spring, March 21, 2001 and end on the first day of summer, June 21, 2001.

 

 

(9)        STATISTICS CANADA - 2001 CENSUS (10.0)

 

That Council support the 2001 Census and encourage all residents to complete their census forms by Tuesday, May 15, 2001, so that accurate and complete data will be available to support programs and social services that benefit us all.

 

 

(10)      UNIONVILLE THEATRE COMPANY -GRANT REQUEST (7.6)

 

That a grant of 50% of the cost of jackets (or equivalent apparel) up to a maximum of $1,000.00 be approved for the Unionville Theatre Company for its trip to Italy to perform at festivals during the March Break.

 

 

(11)      OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING – FEBRUARY 19, 2001 (16.0)

 

That the Finance & Administrative Committee minutes dated February 19, 2001 be received.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

5(b)      REPORT NO.15 OF THE ENVIRONMENT & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

That Report No. 15 of the Environment & Transportation Committee be received and adopted.

 

To the Mayor and Members of Council:

The Environment & Transportation Committee reports and recommends as follows:

February 19, 2001

 

(1)        AUTOMATED CART-BASED
COLLECTION PILOT PROJECT (5.1)

 

That the following Members be appointed to the Steering Committee for the Cart-Based Organics Pilot Project:

 

            Regional Councillor Tony Wong

            Regional Councillor Gord Landon

            Councillor Jack Heath

            Councillor Joe Virgilio

 

 

(2)        SPRING 2001 AND YEAR-ROUND LOAD
RESTRICTIONS FOR THE TOWN OF MARKHAM'S
ROAD NETWORK (5.10)

 

That the gross weight of commercial vehicles be restricted to 5 tonnes per axle on public highways, listed, under the jurisdiction of the Town of Markham, from March 1, 2001 to April 30, 2001, upon approval of by-law 2001-70;

 

And that should adverse spring thaw conditions be encountered due to a harsh winter, at the discretion of the Director of Street Services, the load restrictions be extended up to May 31, 2001 (up to four weeks);

 

And that the gross vehicle weight of commercial vehicles be restricted to 5 tonnes per axle for the hard surfaced Town roads listed below, from March 1, 2001 to February 28, 2002:

 

            Reesor Road                            from Highway 7 to Markham - Stouffville Line

            Elgin Mills Road                       from Warden Avenue to York/Durham Line (Y.R. 30)

            19th Avenue                              from Highway 404 to Woodbine Avenue

            19th Avenue                              from Warden Avenue to York/Durham Line (Y.R. 30)

            Dickson's Hill Road                  Entire length

 

And that according to the Highway Traffic Act Sec. 122(4) the restrictions would exempt vehicles operated by or on behalf of the municipality and school busses;

 

And further that the Director of Street Services be authorized to grant exemptions to permit heavy vehicular loads, at his discretion.

(See By-laws 2001-70 & 2001-71)

 

 

(3)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENT & TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE MEETING – FEBRUARY 19, 2001 (16.0)

 

That the Environment & Transportation Committee minutes dated February 19, 2001 be received.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

 

5(c)      REPORT NO. 16 OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

That Report No. 16 of the Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

Council consented to separate Clauses 2 and 8.

 

To the Mayor and Members of Council:

The Development Services Committee reports and recommends as follows:

February 6, 2001

 

(1)        REPORT ON RECOMMENDATIONS OF
THE MARKHAM TASK FORCE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING (10.7)

 

That the correspondence from Dave de Sylva, Kennison Properties Inc., dated January 19, 2001, with respect to the issue of providing affordable apartment dwellings in Markham be referred to staff to provide a response as soon as possible.

 

And that a staff committee under the direction of the CAO and Commissioners be established to assist in a review of the recommendations of the Markham Task Force on Affordable Housing;

 

And that staff prepare the terms of reference for the hiring of a consultant, knowledgeable in housing matters, to assist the internal staff committee in its initial review of the Task Force recommendations and, in conjunction with the internal staff committee, to:

 

1.        advise Council of the implications relative to each Town Commission;

2.        identify those recommendations that would require specific action on the part of the Region, Province or Federal governments and those that would require specific actions by the development industry;

3.        provide further information and advice to Council on matters that can potentially be addressed by the Town and the implication of such actions upon the Town's financial, legal, policy and administrative functions; and

4.        identify the information/data that is currently available from the Region and other information/data relative to Markham that must be assembled and analyzed to provide the basis for an updated housing needs assessment, and anticipated costs, and to provide further direction respecting the Task Force recommendations and any appropriate actions on the part of the Town;

 

And that the Commissioner of Development Services be authorized to retain a qualified consultant for an amount not exceeding $30,000.00, to be paid from Account 80 5399 007 005 of the approved 2000 Capital Budget.

 

February 20, 2001

 

(2)        KUBOTA CANADA LANDS, 1495 DENISON ST
RELEASE OF PART OF SITE PLAN AGREEMENT (10.6)

 

That clauses 8 and 16(n) of the Site Plan Agreement for the Kubota Canada Lands at 1495 Denison Street, registered on November 27, 1984 as Instrument LT202225 on title to Lots 19, 20 and 21, 65M-2230 be released from title to the lands;

 

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the associated release on behalf of the Town.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

(3)        NOBLE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS,  772544 ONTARIO INC.
216 HELEN AVE., CONDITIONS OF DRAFT APPROVAL FOR
PLAN 65TM-97009 (10.7)

 

That the following revisions to conditions of draft plan approval for Plan 19TM-97009, 772544 Ontario Inc., at 216 Helen Avenue, be approved:

 

  1. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the residential units within this Plan will not be released for registration until such time as arrangements for the conveyance and construction of South Unionville Avenue to the west of this Plan, including signalization at Kennedy Road, have been finalized to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.

 

  1. The lots abutting Helen Avenue will not be released for registration until such time as arrangements with respect to the servicing and reconstruction of Helen Avenue have been finalized to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.

 

And that staff meet with Mr. Glen Baron, 251 Helen Avenue, with respect to this matter.

 

 

(4)        INTERIM CONTROL BY-LAW (ZA.00-242140)
WOODBINE CORRIDOR STUDY (10.0)

 

That the recommendations included in the Woodbine Corridor Urban Design Study prepared by Brook McIlroy, dated December 2000, as they apply to the commercial lands within the area of By-law 1507, including the lands covered by Interim Control By-law 2001-3 (municipally known as 8551, 8555, 8561, 8601, 8625 and 8629 Woodbine Avenue and 3088 and 3130 Highway 7), be endorsed and incorporated into appropriate Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments;

 

And that a public meeting be scheduled to consider Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to:

 

  1. redesignate and rezone the lands on the northeast corner of Woodbine Avenue and Highway 7, being 8551, 8555, 8561, & 8601 Woodbine Avenue (formerly Knob Hill Farms) to Business Corridor Area in the Official Plan and  to permit Business Corridor uses in the zoning by-law, including a supermarket with a seasonal outdoor display;

 

  1. rezone the lands on the northeast corner of Lunar Crescent and Woodbine Avenue (DKM Used Cars and Central Outdoor Marine), to reflect the current Business Corridor Area designation in the official plan and the land use and zoning standards recommended in the Woodbine Corridor Urban Design Study;

 

3.      redesignate and rezone the lands on the northwest corner of  Lunar Crescent and Highway 7, being 3088 Highway 7 (Burger King site) to Business Corridor Area  in the Official Plan and to permit Business Corridor uses in the zoning by-law, and  to recognize the existing free-standing restaurant use;

 

4.      redesignate the lands on the northeast corner of Lunar Crescent and Highway 7, being 3130 and 3150 Highway 7 (BCD Place and  Bowood Plaza) to Commercial Corridor Area in the Official Plan to reflect appropriate land uses, including the existing plaza, for these lands and to eliminate outside storage as a permitted use in the Official Plan.

 

And that staff be directed to review the zoning of the lands at 3130 and 3150 on Highway 7 (BCD Place and Bowood Plaza), to permit Commercial Corridor uses, as part of the Town-wide Employment lands zoning program currently underway.

 

And that these proposals for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments be referred back to staff for a further report following the public meeting.

 

And further that staff request the Region of York to exempt the Official Plan amendments from any requirement for Regional approval.

 

 

(5)        DESIGNATION OF THE BENJAMIN MARR HOUSE
8961 NINTH LINE, ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT (16.11.3)

 

That Heritage Markham's recommendation to designate the Benjamin Marr House at 8961 Ninth Line under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved;

 

And that the Clerk's 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.

 

 

(6)        DESIGNATION OF THE JOHN HOOVER HOUSE
101 CLARKE AVENUE, ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT (16.11.3)

 

That Heritage Markham's recommendation to designate the John Hoover House at 101 Clarke Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved;

 

And that the Clerk's 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.

 

 

(7)        WISMER COMMONS SECONDARY PLAN AREA
LEGAL AGREEMENT (10.4)

 

That the Legal Agreement between the Wismer Commons Developers Group and the Town which outlines the requirements of the Development Phasing Plan (Addendum, February, 2001), and implementation measures, be approved;

 

And that the Legal Agreement include the provision that any improvements to the intersection of 16th Avenue and Highway 48 be subject to further consideration by Council;

 

And further, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the legal agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

 

(8)        THE LANDMORTGAGE CORPORATION AND MCLENAGHAN
1 SIXTEENTH LANE AND 9230 WARDEN AVE. (10.5, 10.7)

 

That the draft plan of subdivision 19TM-20002 and rezoning applications submitted by The Landmortgage Corporation and McLenaghan at 1 Sixteenth Lane and 9230 Warden Avenue, be approved, as follows:

 

1.                  That the draft plan of subdivision 19TM-20002 proposed by The Landmortgage Corporation and McLenaghan be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix 'A' to the report, and subject to the payment of the required subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Tariff of Fees By-law, prior to the issuance by the Town of the stamped draft approved plan and conditions of approval;

 

2.                  That the rezoning application submitted by The Landmortgage Corporation and McLenaghan to implement the proposed plan of subdivision be approved and the by-law to amend By-law 118-79, attached as Appendix 'B' to the report be enacted following the completion of the detailed tree inventory work;

 

3.                  That sanitary sewage allocation for 15 single family residential units be granted to the subject property;

 

4.                  That water supply allocation for 15 units be granted to the subject property from the Town reserve;

 

5.                  That the Town has the right to revoke or reallocate such water allocation should construction not proceed in a timely manner;

 

6.                  That Council authorize staff to have an appraisal report undertaken by a member of the Appraisal Institute of Canada (Ontario Association) to establish a value for the over dedication of parkland, and that payment for the appraisal be from account number 630-998-5603;

 

7.                  That staff will obtain Council's approval, for the value of the over dedication of parkland, prior to the Town finalizing the terms of the compensation;

 

8.                  That payment for this over dedication be from the Reserve Fund - Parks 5 % Cash-in-lieu Account # 087-2800-148;

 

9.                  That the road allowance within the draft plan shall be named to the satisfaction of the Town of Markham and the Region of York.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

 

            Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

            Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

            That Clause 8 be amended to delete paragraph 6 and to substitute the following in lieu therefor:

 

            That Council authorize staff to have an appraisal report undertaken by a member of the Appraisal Institute of Canada (Ontario Association) to establish a value for the over dedication of parkland, and that payment for the appraisal be from account number 630-998-5603.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

(9)        AGARWAL HAYASHIDERA HOLDINGS, 114 ANDERSON AVENUE
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (10.5)

 

That the record of the Public Meeting held on February 20, 2001, with respect to the application submitted by Agarwal Hayashidera Holdings, for Zoning Amendment to By-law 88-76, as amended, for 114 Anderson Avenue, be received;

 

And that the application be Agarwal Hayashidera Holdings to amend By-law 88-76, as amended, to permit the leasing of existing commercial land on the property for use as a banquet hall, be approved;

 

And that the proposed amendment to By-law 88-76, as amended, be enacted without further notice.

(See By-law 2001-63)

 

 

(10)      OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – FEBRUARY 20, 2001 (16.0)

 

That the Environment & Transportation Committee minutes dated February 20, 2001 be received.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

6.         MOTIONS

 

(1)        EMPLOYMENT LANDS STRATEGY (10.0)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That staff forecast the population figures in Markham with full buildout of all OPA 5 lands, Markham Centre and Box Grove and do an analysis of the fiscal impact on our assessment mix considering the existing availability of employment lands and their ultimate utilization.

 

DEFERRED

(See following motion to defer)

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

            That the motion of Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell and Councillor K. Usman be deferred to the March 20, 2001 Council meeting at which time Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell will be present.

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Council consented to add Communication 78-2001.

 

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

 

Referred to all Members of Council

 

62-2001      Mayor’s Youth Task Force - Minutes of Meetings held on January 23, 2001, November 28, 2000, October 24, 2000 and September 26, 2000. (16.21)
(Copy distributed to all Members of Council).

 

63-2001      Race Relations Committee - Minutes of meeting held on December 4, 2000. (16.10)
(Copy distributed to all Members of Council).

 

64-2001      Proclamation - Learning Disabilities Association - York Region - Month of March - Learning Disabilities Month. (3.4)

 

65-2001      The Honourable David H. Tsubouchi, M.P.P., Markham - Letter The Ontario Superbuild Corporation, endorsing the Town’s SuperBuild Sports, Cultural and Tourism Partnership application for funding. (13.2)

 

66-2001      Town of Richmond Hill - Telecommunciations Towers- Requesting comments from the Region regarding installation of telecommunications towers at local municipal boarders and the need to establish a notification process to neighbouring municipalities. (13.5.2)

 

67-2001      City of Windsor - Petitioning the Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations to move forward with the following changes to the Liquor Licence Ac:
-that liquor licensing not be an inherent right-that the Registrar of the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario be allowed to conduct extensive background checks on all licensees;
-that the Registrar be allowed to suspend, revoke or place conditions on a liquor licence based on sworn affidavits.  Thereafter the licensee could appeal.
-to simplify proceedings and hearings;-to allow the Registrar greater flexibility to put conditions on licences that meet the local community need. (13.5.2)

 

69-2001      Region of York - Request for Exemption from Regional Approval - Arya Investments Corp. - Block 10, Plan 65M-3226 - The Official Plan Amendment application to permit the development of retail, service and restaurant uses within one or more single storey building is exempted from approval by Regional Planning Committee and Council and the Amendment will come into effect following its adoption by the Town of Markham and the expiration of the required appeal period. (13.4)

 

70-2001      Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Municipal Information Form for Il Bun Ji Sushi House, 8360 Kennedy Road, Markham. (3.21)

 

78-2001           Region of York - Environics Survey - York Region Summary, Fall 2000. (10.0)

 

 

Received

 

68-2001           City of Vaughan - Traffic Calming - Resolution approving funds to purchase traffic calming equipment for York Regional Police and suggesting Markham look at similar budget allocation. (13.5.2)
(Copy distributed to all Members of Council.)

 

Referred to Commissioner of Corporate Services

 

71-2001      Town of Richmond Hill - delegation of Tax Ratio Setting Authority - Requesting the Region to enact a By-law to: (a) delegate the setting of tax ratios to the lower tier; (b) provide for the apportionment of the Region of York levy to be determined by weighted assessment values for each municipality, based on transition ratios prescribed or determined by the Province for use in 2001. (13.5.2)

 

 

Referred to Commissioner of Community Services

 

72-2001      Region of York - Improvements of Major Mackenzie Drive - Resolution directing staff to investigate the feasibility of advancing the construction of the widening of Major Mackenzie Drive from Woodbine Avenue to Warden Avenue from the 2005 program year to 2002. (13.4)

 

 

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services

 

73-2001      Region of York - Notice of adoption for Amendment No. 30 to the Regional Official Plan - to clarify that the Region and its area municipalities have the authority to secure lands for public transit right-of-way purposes. (13.4)

 

74-2001      Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Advising the province plans to introduce legislation in the spring of 2001 that would improve public safety and enhance the accountability of building professionals in order to cut red tape and streamline building code enforcement. (13.2.5)

 

75-2001      Milne Park Conservation Association - In opposition to the application submitted by Madrid Developments for zoning by-law amendment to permit offices, restaurants and retail use at 5221 Highway 7 & 5225 McCowan Road. (10.5)

 

 

Referred to CAO & Fire Chief

 

76-2001           City of Vaughan - Centralized Fire Services Communications Centre - Resolution in support of a centralized fire communications centre and its location in Markham provided that the centre is governed by a Joint Fire Services Board and not by the Town of Markham; and advising that:
(a) in the event Markham is not prepared to consider the governance option of a Joint Board, that Vaughan is willing to implement a centralized fire communications centre in the former MNR building on Dufferin Street under governance model of a Joint Board;
(b).the City of Vaughan will not participate in a centralized dispatch unless it is pursuant to a joint board. (13.5.2)

 

Referred to Town Clerk and Manager of By-law Enforcement & Licencing

 

77-2001           Town of Newmarket - Proposed Bingo Policy - Inviting comments to their draft bingo licencing policy. (13.5.2)

 

 

2(a).     REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – IN-CAMERA

 

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That Council recess into Committee of the Whole "In-camera" to discuss a personnel matter.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That Council rise form Committee of the Whole "In-camera" and the Chairman report.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

(1)        CUPE NEGOTIATIONS (11.0)

 

Deputy Mayor Scarpitti advised that Council received a report on CUPE Negotiations.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That the Report of the Committee of Whole "In-camera" be adopted, approved and confirmed.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

 

 

8.         BY-LAWS

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by J. Virgilio

 

That By-laws 2001-62 to 2001-73 be given first and second reading.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That By-laws 2001-62 to 2001-69, By-law 2001-73 and By-laws 2001-57 to 2001-61 be given third and final reading.

 

                                                                                                                                        CARRIED

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2001-62      A By-Law Respecting Licensing, Regulating And Inspecting Of Adult Entertainment Parlours For The Provision Of Goods (Repeal 73-98).
(Council Meeting No. 6 - February 27, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-63      A By-Law To Amend Zoning By-Law 88-76, As Amended (Agarwal Hayashidera Holdings, 114 Anderson Avenue, Block B, Registered Plan M-1793 – To Permit The Leasing Of An Existing Commercial Unit On The Subject Property For Use As A Banquet Hall.)
 (Clause 9, Report No.16, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-64      A By-Law To Designate Part Of A Certain Plan Of Subdivision Not Subject To Part Lot Control (Block 296, Plan 65M-3364, Designated As Parts 1 to 14 Both Inclusive on Plan 65R-23065.)
(Council Meeting No. 6 – February 27, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-65      A By-law to designate part of a certain Plan of subdivision not subject to part lot control (Blocks 56, 57 and 58, Plan 65M-3468.)
(Council Meeting No. 6 – February 27, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-66      A By-law to designate part of a certain Plan of subdivision not subject to part lot control (Block 59, Plan 65M-3468.)
(Council Meeting No. 6 – February 27, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-67      A By-law to designate part of a certain Plan of subdivision not subject to part lot control (Block 60, Plan 65M-3468.)
(Council Meeting No. 6 – February 27, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-68      A By-law to designate part of a certain Plan of subdivision not subject to part lot control (Block 61, Plan 65M-3468.)
(Council Meeting No. 6 – February 27, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-69      A By-Law To Repeal Part Lot Control Exemption By-Law 196-1999, which by-law exempted Lots 1 to 12 Inclusive, Plan 65M-3330.
(Council Meeting No. 6 – February 27, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-73      A by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 2001.

 

 

Two Readings

 

BY-LAW 2001-70      A By-Law To Provide Year-Round Load Restriction On Town Rural Roads.
(Clause 2, Report No.15, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-71      A By-Law To Provide For Restricted Loads On All Public Highways Under The Jurisdiction Of The Town Of Markham During Reduced Load Period.
(Clause 2, Report No.15, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-72      A By-Law To Dedicate Certain Lands As Part Of The Highways Of The Town Of Markham (Block 158, Plan 65M-3418, Save And Except Part 1, Plan 65R-23429.)
(Council Meeting No. 6 – February 27, 2001)

 

Third and Final reading

 

BY-LAW 2001-57      A By-Law To Amend Traffic By-Law 106-71 - Compulsory Stop (65M-3149, 65M-2926, 65M-2851, 65M-3102, 65M-3238 And 65M-3330)
(Clause 3, Report No. 14)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-58      A By-Law To Amend Speed By-Law 105-71 - Maximum Speed Of 40 Kilometers Per Hour (65M-3149, 65M-2926, 65M-2851, 65M-3102, 65M-3238 And 65M-3330)
(Clause 3, Report No. 14)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-59      A By-Law To Authorize The Execution Of A Transfer/Deed Of Land From The Town To Rust Developments Ltd., Being The Re-conveyance Of A Walkway On A Re-allotted Plan.
(Clause 3, Report No. 8, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-60      A By-Law To Dedicate Certain Lands As Part Of The Highways Of The Town Of Markham, Blocks 152 & 153, Plan 65M-3418 - Stonebridge Drive, Block 154, Plan 65M-3418 - Lane H, Block 155, Plan 65M-3418 - Manorwood Drive, Block 156, Plan 65M-3418 - Lane G, Block 156, Plan 65M-3413 - Belgrave Square, Block 159, Plan 65M-3418 - Bur Oak Avenue And Block 160, Plan 65M-3418 - Glenbrook Drive.
(Council Meeting No. 5 - February 13, 2001)

 

 

BY-LAW 2001-61      A By-Law To Dedicate Certain Lands As Part Of The Highway Of The Town Of Markham, Part Of Lot 4, Concession 9 Markham, Being Part 4 And Part Of Part 5, Plan 65R-17218, North Of The Northerly Limit Of Lot 3, Concession 9 And Part Of Lots 4 And 5, Concession 9.
(Council Meeting No. 5 - February 13, 2001)

 

 

 

9.         ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

            That the meeting do adjourn.

CARRIED

 

            Council adjourned at 9:08 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

_______________________________          ____________________________________

SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK              DON COUSENS, MAYOR

 

(Signed)

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