2003-07-08

COUNCIL MINUTES  Council Chamber, Civic Centre

 

(Council Chamber and Canada Room)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio (4:30 p.m.), Councillor J. Heath (4:35 p.m.), Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman (4:50 p.m.), Councillor A. Chiu. (10)

 

Regrets

Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor G. McKelvey. (3)

 

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

 

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

 

(1)        180 Mingay Avenue, Block 206, Plan 65M-3519
(2)        Licensing Hearing “Xenal Beauty Centre”
(3)        Licensing Hearing “Machealth Centre”
(4)        2003 Board/Committee Appointments

(5)        Tenstone Developments Inc. (Circa @ Town Centre)
(6)        The Townhomes of Thornhill Village Inc.
(7)        Wykland Estates Inc. (Mattamy Homes)
(8)        Cornell Rouge Development Corporation
(9)        Amendment to The Fence By-Law 277-97

(10)      Avant Investments Inc.
(11)      Final Report - Wismer 
(12)      Amendment to the East Cathedral Community Design Plan

(13)      Freehold Building Corporation

(14)      Milliken Mills Main Street Urban Design Study: Final Report

(15)      Cloverwood Estates Inc., 7577 Mccowan Road

(16)      Site Plan Applications to be Approved Under Delegated Authority To Staff

(17)      Anthony & Margaret Reale, 23 Josie Drive, Richmond Hill - June 23, 2003

(18)      City of Pickering - June 17, 2003

(19)      Ontario Municipal Board - June 20, 2003

(20)      Industry Canada - June 19, 2003

(21)      Region of York - Woodbine Avenue Bypass Of Victoria Square

(22)      Region of York - Water Supply Strategy Update

(23)      Region of York - York-Peel Feedermain Project Status Update

(24)      Region of York - Management Of Servicing Capacity Allocation

(25)      Region of York - Yonge Corridor Environmental Assessment Recommended Alignment

(26)      Region of York - Young Street Vision - Richmond Hill Graphic Image

(27)      Region of York - Regional OPA To Enhance The Urban Structure - Status Report

(28)      Region of York - Selection of Independent Cost Estimator For Quick Start

(29)      Solarino Holdings, 29 Laidlaw Boulevard

 

CARRIED

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on July 8, 2003 at 7:27 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 G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)

 

Regrets

Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor G. McKelvey. (2)

 

 

 

STAFF

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

K. Bavington, Committee Clerk

C. Conrad, Town Solicitor

B. Cribbett, Treasurer

P. Miller, Manager, Secretariat Services

B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant

J. Sales, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services

V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning & Urban Design

A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor K. Usman disclosed an interest with respect to Committee of the Whole Item (5), the site plan proposal by Tenstone Development Inc. at the northeast corner of Highway 7 and Town Centre Boulevard by nature of he and his wife owning a couple of units in the Condo Tower, and his wife having an office leased in the Tower, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

 

Councillor K. Usman disclosed an interest with respect to Committee of the Whole Item (6) and By-law 2003-255, the proposed development by The Townhomes of Thornhill Village Inc., for Thornhill Square, by nature of his wife being a tenant in Thornhill Square, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

 

Councillor J. Heath declared an interest with respect to the Committee of the Whole Item (16), the site plan application for Pickle Barrell, Markville Mall, by nature of his mother being a member of the Teacher’s Pension Fund, which owns Markville Mall, and he did not take part in the consideration of, or vote on the question of approval of this matter.

 

Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to the Committee of the Whole Item (29), the rezoning application submitted by Solarino Holdings for 29 Laidlaw Boulevard, by nature of owning property close by, at 166 Bullock Drive, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

 

Councillor K. Usman disclosed an interest with respect to Report No. 47, Clause (10), the development agreement for Tenstone Development Inc. at the northeast corner of Highway 7 and Town Centre Boulevard by nature of he and his wife owning a couple of units in the Condo Tower, and his wife having an office leased in the Tower, 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 Items (2), (6), (7), (16), and (29).

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

 

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)        180 MINGAY AVENUE, BLOCK 206, PLAN 65M-3519
            SITE RESERVED FOR PLACE OF WORSHIP
            (BRIDLE TRAIL BAPTIST CHURCH) (10.8 & 8.5)

 

That the Agreement of Purchase and Sale from the Bridle Trail Baptist Church Inc. be received and amended as set out below for property identified as Part of Block 206, Plan 56M-3519, at a price of $200,000.00 per acre for 1.9 acres in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;

 

And that approximately 140 feet of frontage on Roy Rainey Avenue, being part of the park at the north west corner of Roy Rainey Avenue and Fred McLaren Blvd. be re-convey to the Wismer Commons Community Developers’ Group in exchange for the Town retaining approximately .28 Acres of parkland in Block 206, Plan 65M-3519;

 

And that a by-law be enacted to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the amended agreement of purchase and sale and transfers to the Wismer Commons Community Developers’ Group or their designate and to the Bridle Trail Baptist Church Inc., all in form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor to give effect to this, including a release from the developer regarding the conditions of closing.

 

 

(2)        LICENSING HEARING
            “XENAL BEAUTY CENTRE”
            400 ESNA PARK DRIVE, UNIT #4 (2.0)

 

That the following recommendation of the Markham Licensing Committee be adopted and confirmed:

 

            (1)        That the application for Complementary Healthcare Establishment, submitted by the owner for a Complementary Healthcare Establishment at 400 Esna Park Drive, Unit # 4, Markham, Ontario known as “Xenal Beauty Centre”, be denied, and

 

            (2)        That, in addition to consideration of distance clauses, the operation of the current total cap of twelve (12) Complimentary Health Care and Body Rub Parlours in the Town of Markham be reviewed, and

 

            (3)        That, pursuant to section 25(1) of The Statutory Powers Procedures Act, this decision not be stayed by any appeal of this decision that may be instituted in the courts.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

 

            Moved by Councillor J. Heath

            Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

            That Clause (2) of the Report of The Committee of the Whole be amended to include the following paragraph as paragraph 2 and paragraph 2 be renumbered to paragraph 3:

 

            “(2)      That, in addition to consideration of distance clauses, the operation of the current total cap of twelve (12) Complimentary Health Care and Body Rub Parlours in the Town of Markham be reviewed, and”

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        LICENSING HEARING
“MACHEALTH CENTRE”
115 APPLE CREEK BLVD., UNIT # 1 (2.0)

 

That the following recommendation of the Markham Licensing Committee be adopted and confirmed:

 

            (1)        That the application for a Complementary Healthcare establishment, submitted by the Owner for 115 Apple Creek Blvd., Unit #1, Markham named “MacHealth”be approved, to expire on December 31, 2003; and

 

            (2)        That Council review Section 7 of By-law 2002-292 with respect to existing businesses.

 

 

(4)        2003 BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (16.24)

 

Cedar Grove Community Centre Board

That the following be appointed a member of the Cedar Grove Community Centre Board:

 

            Debbie Lapp                                                                term to expire December 31, 2003

 

Markham Conservation Committee

That the following be appointed as members of the Markham Conservation Committee:

 

            Eric Wong                                                                    term to expire November 30, 2005

            John O’Gorman                                                            term to expire November 30, 2005

 

Markham Conservation Committee

That the resignation of David Cheng from the Markham Conservation Committee, be accepted with regret;

 

Sign Removal By-law Committee

That the following persons be appointed to the Sign Removal By-law Committee:

 

            Stan Daurio

            Tom Gove

            Peter MacLeod

            John O’Gorman

            Al Worth;

 

Markham Village Train Station Community Centre Board

Recognizing that the Markham Village Train Station Community Centre Board is not an advisory committee, that Elizabeth Plashkes be reinstated as a member for a term ending April 30, 2004.

 

(5)        TENSTONE DEVELOPMENTS INC. (CIRCA @ TOWN CENTRE)         
NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7 BETWEEN TOWN CENTRE BOULEVARD,
HYDRO ONE CORRIDOR AND COX BOULEVARD
SITE PLAN APPROVAL - PHASE 1 (SC 02110607) (10.6)   Weblink

 

That the site plan application (SC.02110607), submitted by Tenstone Developments Inc. to permit Phase 1 of a phased mixed use development at the northwest corner of Highway 7 and Town Centre Boulevard, be approved, subject to the following conditions:

 

A.        Prior to Final Approval:

 

1.         That the Owner shall revise their site plan to comply with the applicable zoning, or shall obtain variances for relief from the setback requirements along Cox Boulevard, Town Centre Boulevard and Highway 7 to accommodate the building articulation, as described in this report;

 

2.         That the Owner will enter into a site plan agreement and development agreement with the Town, prior to final site plan approval or any land severance coming into full force and effect;

 

3.         That the requirements of Hydro One Inc., as set out in their letters dated July 15, 2002, and May 6, 2003, shall be met;

 

4.         That the Owner agrees to enter into an easement agreement respecting access, egress, parking and other related shared facilities prior to occupancy of the northerly high rise tower to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

5.         That the Owner agrees to enter into an easement agreement respecting public access to the Highway 7/Town Centre Boulevard corner amenity feature, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services

 

6.         That the Owner agrees to prepare an overall utility plan (Composite Utility Plan) to the satisfaction of the Town for Phase 1, as a condition of site plan approval. The plan shall comply with the approved streetscape design criteria for Markham Centre, and minimize the exposure of above grade service structure/equipment to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and the Town Architect;

 

7.         That the requirements of the Region of York Engineering Department shall be satisfied;

 

8.         That the Owner will demonstrate, through a traffic impact study, how access will be co-ordinated with Rapid Transit operation at this location prior to final regional approval of the Highway 7 access to the site;

 

9.         That the requirements of Transport Canada, as set out in their letter dated July 22, 2002, shall be met;

 

10.       That the Owner shall design the site so as to eliminate any permanent underground encroachment onto the municipal road rights of way;

 

11.       And that an additional 85 units of water allocation be granted to Tenstone for the purpose of servicing the townhouses west of the new north/south public road, for a total water allocation for this project of 546 units.  To ensure a fair and equitable distribution of the remaining water allocation in Markham Centre, all future requests for water allocation to this project shall only be considered in the context of an approved Developer’s Group Agreement.

 

B.         Prior to Execution of the Site Plan Agreement for Phase 1:

 

1.         That the final site plan, building elevations and underground parking plans for Phase 1 (northerly highrise building, amenities building, and the townhouses) be submitted to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

2.         That the Owner submit detailed Landscape Plans, Streetscape Plans, Parks Plans, Planting Plans and Landscape Details, for Phase 1, prepared by a Landscape Architect, with all changes identified in this report and to the satisfaction Commissioner of Development Services;

 

3.         That the Owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town containing all the standard and applicable special provisions and requirements of the Town and public agencies to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of development Services;

 

4.         And that the Owner execute a Development Agreement with the Town to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services.

 

C.        Site Plan Agreement to provide:

 

1.         That payment be made by the Owner of all applicable fees, charges, rates, recoveries, cash-in-lieu of parkland, Developer’s Group obligations and local service contributions;

 

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

 

3.         That appropriate phasing provisions are included for the development and an acknowledgement that all zoning requirements will ultimately be complied with;

 

4.         And that site plan approval will lapse after a period of three years commencing July 7, 2003, in the event that a site plan agreement is not executed within that period.

 

CARRIED

(Councillor K. Usman abstained)

 

 

(6)        THE TOWNHOMES OF THORNHILL VILLAGE INC.      
300 JOHN STREET, THORNHILL SQUARE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REDEVELOPMENT
(ZA 02 111342, SC 02 116402) (10.5, 10.6)   Weblink

 

That the report dated July 7 2003, entitled “Application by The Townhomes of Thornhill Village Inc. for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval to permit a mix of medium and high density residential and commercial redevelopment on the Thornhill Square property at 300 John Street, north side of John Street, east of Bayview Avenue. Files ZA 02 111342 and SC 02 116402”, be received;

 

And that the by-law to amend By-law 1767, as amended, attached as Appendix “A” to this report, be enacted;

 

And that water supply allocation for 278 units to permit Phase 1 of the proposed development be granted from the Town’s reserves;

 

And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate such water allocation should construction of the proposed Phase 1 development not proceed in a timely manner;

 

And that site plan application SC 02 116402, for the redevelopment of the Thornhill Square site at 300 John Street as a mixed use medium and high density residential and commercial development, be approved, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.         That the Owner shall enter into a site plan agreement with the Town of Markham containing all standard provisions and requirements of the Town and public agencies and including the specific requirements identified in the staff report;

 

2.         That site plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing July 7, 2003, in the event that the site plan agreement is not executed within that period;

 

3.         That prior to final approval of the site plan, the Owner shall:

a)   Revise the site plan and elevation drawings, if required, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services, the Fire Department, CN Rail, and GO Transit;

b)   Revise the Environmental Noise Analysis: Thornhill Square Redevelopment, prepared by Valcoustics Canada Ltd., to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, CN Rail, and GO Transit;

c)   Provide the Town with clearance letters from CN Rail and GO Transit, indicating that the site plan and noise impact study are satisfactory;

d)   Revise the servicing study to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;

e)   Revise the Thornhill Square Redevelopment Traffic Impact Study, prepared by BA Group to reflect final revisions to the site plan, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;

f)    Provide the Town with an executed copy of a shared parking and access agreement with St. Lukes Church, or revise the proposal as outlined in Condition 4 below;

g)   Submit drawings, to the satisfaction of the Director of Environmental Services, showing the location, size and construction of all refuse storage area(s) for waste and recyclable materials within the proposed residential development;

h)   Meet with the Fire Department to finalize the location(s) of the Fire Department Connection, private hydrant(s), fire access route signage location, rapid entry key box, and the design of fire routes accessing interior townhouse blocks.

 

4.         That in the event that the Owner and St. Luke’s Church cannot reach an agreement on shared parking and access, prior to final approval of the site plan, the Owner shall:

a)   Submit a revised site plan, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services, that retains existing access arrangements for the St. Luke’s Church property, and provides alternative access to Green Lane from the subject property, to the Town’s satisfaction;

b)   Submit a revised traffic study, to the Town’s satisfaction, assessing the traffic impacts of the site plan revisions addressed in Condition 4a);

 

5.         That prior to execution of the site plan agreement, the Owner shall:

a)   Prepare detailed design drawings for the proposed John Street sanitary sewer main, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;

b)   Enter into a Development Agreement with the Town, which will address among other matters, requirements, timing and securities for the provision of off-site servicing and infrastructure facilities, including, but not limited to, a new sewer line on John Street, relocation of the Green Lane traffic signals from the Landmark entrance to the proposed shared entrance to the site, road improvements to Green Lane and improvements to John Street at the main entrance to the site, as required for the proposed development;

c)   Submit a landscape plan, prepared by a Landscape Architect having OALA membership, to the satisfaction and approval of the Director of Planning and Urban Design;

 

6.         That the site plan agreement shall:

a)   provide for payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, recoveries and development charges;

b)   contain provisions for satisfying Town Departments and outside agencies including all requirements of the Director of Engineering, the Fire Department, Waste Management, Roads and CN Rail;

c)   contain provisions requiring that appropriate clauses addressing potential noise impacts from the CN Rail line be inserted in all offers to purchase, and agreements of purchase and sale or lease for all dwelling units on the site located within 300 metres of the rail line, to the satisfaction of CN Rail;

d)   contain a clause whereby the owner agrees that any proposed alterations to the existing drainage pattern affecting CN rail property must receive prior concurrence from CN Rail and be substantiated by a drainage report to the satisfaction of CN Rail;

e)   contain a clause that the safety berm, fencing and vibration isolation measures implemented along the CN Rail corridor shall not be tampered with or altered and further that the Owner shall have sole responsibility for and shall maintain these facilities to the satisfaction of CN Rail;

f)    contain a clause whereby the owner agrees to grant CN Rail an environmental easement for operational noise and vibration emissions, registered against the subject lands in favour of CN Rail;

g)   contain a clause whereby the owner agrees to enter into a side agreement with CN Rail, stipulating how CN Rail’s concerns will be resolved, and to pay CN Rail’s reasonable costs related to preparing and negotiating the agreement;

h)   contain provisions whereby the owner agrees to phase development of this site as follows:

(a)     Phase 1 consisting of the non-residential component plus 162 townhouse or multiple dwellings and 109 apartment dwellings;

(b)     Phase 2 consisting of 58 townhouse or multiple dwellings and 116 apartment dwellings;

i)    contain a clause whereby the owner agrees that phase 2 cannot proceed until Council has granted additional water allocation to this development;

j)    contain a clause whereby the owner agrees to provide cash-in-lieu of parkland, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

k)   contain a clause whereby the owner agrees to not install fencing, gates or other physical barriers that would in any way impede public access over the walkways and the private open space area located within the residential portion of the proposed development;

 

And that a warning clause be included in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and registered on title to ensure purchasers are aware of the industrial uses to the east of the site;

 

And that the Town of Markham formally request the Province of Ontario to investigate air quality issues in South Thornhill in the John Street area and a copy of this recommendation be forwarded to the Province of Ontario.

(By-law 2003-255)

CARRIED

(Councillor K. Usman abstained)

 

 

(7)        WYKLAND ESTATES INC. (MATTAMY HOMES)           
PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-030003 (PHASE 1), CORNELL PLANNING DISTRICT
(SU.03-108934, ZA.03-108933) (10.5, 10.7)   Weblink

 

That the record of the Public Meeting held on May 20, 2003 with respect to the applications by Wykland Estates Inc. for draft plan of subdivision approval and implementing zoning by-law be received;

 

a)                  And that the first phase (491 units) of plan of subdivision 19TM-03003 (Wykland Estates Inc.) be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’, and the payment of the required 30% subdivision processing fee in accordance with the Town’s Tariff of Fees By-law; and the following red line revisions:

b)                  The distribution of dwelling types (singles, semis, townhouses, live/work) to be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services.

c)                  Delete Blocks 347, 352, 353, 356 and 357 and include their areas in the adjacent lot fabric.

d)                  Revise Block 335 (residential part lot) and Block 349 (Golden Jubilee Greenway) to align with the adjoining blocks on Plan 65M-3294.

e)                  Revise Lane R alignment and right-of-way and Lots 82 to 85 and Blocks 319 and 320 to the satisfaction of the Town.

f)                    Revise Lane W to align with the adjoining lane on Plan 65M-3294.

g)                  Buffer Blocks adjoining 9th Line and Markham By-pass (future 16th Avenue) to be finalized to the satisfaction of the Town of Markham and the Region of York.

 

And that the application to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 for the first phase be approved, and the draft by-laws, attached as Appendix ‘C’, be enacted;

 

And that water supply allocation for 491 units be granted, such allocation to be from the total allocation available for the Cornell Secondary Plan area;

 

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

 

And that staff report back later in 2003 regarding options for the completion of Bur Oak Avenue, especially south to Highway #7, within three (3) years or sooner.

 

 

(8)        CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION    
(MADISON HOMES / FOREST HILL HOMES)
19TM-030006 (PHASE 1), CORNELL PLANNING DISTRICT
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING
(SU.03-109544, ZA.03-109541) (10.7, 10.5)    Weblink

 

That the record of the Public Meeting held on May 20, 2003 with respect to the applications by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation for draft plan of subdivision approval and implementing zoning be received;

 

a)                  And that the first phase (432 units) of plan of subdivision 19TM-03006 (Cornell Rouge Development Corporation) be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’, and the payment of the required 30% subdivision processing fee in accordance with the Town’s Tariff of Fees By-law; and the following red line revisions:

b)                  The distribution of dwelling types (singles, semis, townhouses) and lot sizes to be finalized to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services based on the “Phase 1 Concept Plan” drawing prepared by KLM Planning Partners Inc., dated June 24, 2003 and attached as Figure 5 to the Planning staff report dated July 7, 2003.

c)                  Reduce the number of units from 433 to 432.

d)                  Delete Block 349 and include its areas in the adjacent lot fabric.

e)                  Buffer Blocks adjoining 16th Avenue and the future Markham By-pass to be finalized to the satisfaction of the Town of Markham and the Region of York.

 

And that the application to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 for the first phase be approved, and the implementing amendments be enacted;

 

And that water supply allocation for 432 units be granted, such allocation to be from the total allocation available for the Cornell Secondary Plan area;

 

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

 

And further that staff report on the appropriateness of the inclusion of 9 metre wide, 25 metre deep lots in future phases of Cornell once 50% of the buildings on such lots in the first phase subdivision have been occupied for a minimum of 6 months and the associated tree planting and fencing has been completed. 

(By-laws 2003-258 and 2003-259)

 

 

(9)        AMENDMENT TO THE FENCE BY-LAW 277-97 (2.19)  Weblink

 

That By-law 277-97 be amended to permit 1.8 m (6 feet) high rear yard fences for corner lots in residential zones subject to: a maximum 1.8 m (6 feet) of open lattice OR a maximum of 1.52 m (5 feet) of solid panel, commencing from the ground, with a maximum 0.3 m (1 foot) of open latticework at the top of the fence.

 

And that Council enact the Fence By-law Amendment attached as Schedule 1 to the staff report dated July 7, 2003.

(By-law 2003-260)

 

 

(10)      AVANT INVESTMENTS INC.
3856, 3864, AND 3872 HIGHWAY #7 EAST, PLAN 4295, LOT 4
SITE PLAN, AND OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS
(SC 03-112281, ZA 03-112240, OPA 03-112209) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)    Weblink

 

That the report dated July 7, 2003, entitled, “Information Report – Avant Investments Inc. - Site Plan, Zoning Amendment, and Official Plan Amendment applications for 3856, 3864, and 3872 Highway #7 East, Plan 4295, Lot 4, File Number SC 03-112281, ZA 03-112240, and OPA 03-112209” be received.

 

And that the application be held in abeyance pending the completion, by the applicant, of outstanding submission requirements.

 

 

(11)      FINAL REPORT - WISMER 
1) HIGHWAY 48 WISMER COMMONS DESIGN GUIDELINES
2) 1065764 ONTARIO LIMITED (MAJOR MARK CENTRE)
     9900 HIGHWAY 48, REZONING FILE NO.: ZA 02 106874
3) WISMER MARKHAM DEVELOPMENTS INC.
     9792 HIGHWAY 48, BLOCKS 115 & 116, 19TM-02008 PHASE 2B
  CON. 7, PT. LTS. 18, 19 & 20, REZONING FILE NO.: ZA 02 113879
4) WISMER MARKHAM DEVELOPMENTS INC.
     9650 HIGHWAY 48, CON. 7, PT. LT. 18 & 19
     OFFICIAL PLAN AND REZONING, OP 01116736 & ZA 01 116747
5) WYNBERRY DEVELOPMENTS INC.
     9462 HIGHWAY 48, CON. 7, PT. LT. 17, 19T-01020
     REZONING FILE NO.: ZA 01 119040 (10.3, 10.5)  Weblink

 

1) Highway 48 Wismer Commons Design Guidelines

That the staff report titled Highway 48 Wismer Commons Design Guidelines dated July 7, 2003, be received;

 

That the Highway 48 Wismer Commons Design Guidelines (Appendix A) prepared by The MBTW Group dated May 2003, be received and endorsed, as amended through staff comments contained in the staff report dated July 7, 2003;

 

That the urban design guidelines outlined in the Highway 48 Wismer Commons Design Guidelines prepared by The MBTW Group dated May 2003 be used in the evaluation of development applications for commercial development along the west side of Highway 48 within the Wismer Commons Secondary Plan area;

 

That staff be directed to prepare a Secondary Plan amendment to implement the Highway 48 Wismer Commons Design Guidelines, and that a Public Meeting be held to consider the Secondary Plan amendment.

 

 

2) 1065764 Ontario Limited (Major Mark Centre) (ZA 01 106874)

That the Record of Public Meeting held on September 24, 2002 regarding the zoning by-law for 9900 Highway 48, File ZA 01 106874, submitted by 1065764 Ontario Limited to permit shopping centre uses, be received;

 

That the Zoning By-law application (ZA 01 106874) submitted by 1065764 Ontario Limited (Major Mark Centre), to permit shopping centre uses, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law amendment attached as Appendix “C” to the staff report dated July 7, 2003, be finalized and enacted.

 

 

3) Wismer Markham Developments Inc. (ZA 02 113879)

That the Record of Public Meeting held on December 3, 2002 regarding the zoning by-law for 9792 Highway 48, File ZA 02 113757, submitted by Wismer Markham Developments Inc. to permit shopping centre uses, be received;

 

That the Zoning By-law application (ZA 02 113879) submitted by Wismer Markham Developments Inc., to permit shopping centre uses, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law amendment attached as Appendix “C” to the staff report dated July 7, 2003, be finalized and enacted.

 

 

4) Wismer Markham Developments Inc. (OP 01 116736 & ZA 01 116747)

That the Record of Public Meeting held on March 19, 2002 regarding the Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments for 9650 Highway 48, Files OP 01 116736 and ZA 01 116747, submitted by Wismer Markham Developments Inc. to permit shopping centre uses, be received;

 

That the application to amend the Official Plan (revised 1987) to permit shopping centre uses, be approved and the draft amendment attached as Appendix ‘B’ to the staff report dated July 7, 2003, be adopted;

 

That the Zoning By-law application (ZA 01 116747) submitted by Wismer Markham Developments Inc., to permit shopping centre uses, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law amendment attached as Appendix “C” to the staff report dated July 7, 2003, be finalized and enacted.

 

5) Wynberry Developments Inc. (ZA 01 119040)

That the Record of Public Meeting held on May 7, 2002 regarding the zoning by-law for 9462 Highway 48, File ZA 01 119040, submitted by Wynberry Developments Inc. to permit shopping centre uses, be received;

 

That the Zoning By-law application (ZA 01 119040) submitted by Wynberry Developments Inc., to permit shopping centre uses, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law amendment attached as Appendix “C” to the staff report dated July 7, 2003, be finalized and enacted.

(By-laws 2003-261, 2003-262 and 2003-263)

 

 

(12)      AMENDMENT TO THE EAST CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
DESIGN PLAN (10.0)  Weblink

 

That the East Cathedral Community Design Plan, as revised, attached to the staff report dated July 7, 2003, be approved.

 

 

(13)      FREEHOLD BUILDING CORPORATION
8330 & 8332 KENNEDY ROAD, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE OUTDOOR
STORAGE OF VEHICLES (ZA 03.111871, SC 03-111872)
(10.5, 10.6)   Weblink

 

That the applications submitted by Freehold Building Corporation, for zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval (File numbers ZA 03.111871 and SC 03-111872) to permit the outdoor storage of vehicles at 8330 & 8332 Kennedy Road dated July 7, 2003 be referred to the Unionville Subcommittee.

 

 

(14)      MILLIKEN MILLS MAIN STREET  
URBAN DESIGN STUDY: FINAL REPORT (10.8)     Weblink

 

That the final report by Marshall Macklin Monaghan Ltd, entitled “Milliken Mills Main Street Urban Design Study Final Report: Implementation Study”, dated June, 2003, be received and endorsed;

 

And that the letter dated July 2, 2003 from Cattanach Hindson Sutton VanVeldhuizen, on behalf of their clients DiMilta Bros. Investment Group Limited and the DiMilta family, expressing concern regarding the proposal in the area of their clients’ lands and in objection to a any north/south road that may affect their lands, be received;

 

That the land use and urban design vision and guidelines outlined in the final report by Marshall Macklin Monaghan Ltd, entitled “Milliken Mills Main Street Urban Design Study Final Report: Implementation Study”, dated June, 2003, be used in the evaluation of development applications within the study area;

 

That the Milliken Mills Main Street study area be identified as a high priority for property standards compliance and by-law enforcement;

 

That staff be directed to initiate the following actions recommended in the Implementation Strategy:

a)                  Review of zoning compliance for all properties within the study area, and recommend actions to be taken against non-compliant property owners, for the consideration of Council;

b)                  Preparation of required Official Plan and Secondary Plan amendments and an implementing zoning by-law to give effect to the study recommendations;

c)                  Preparation of a by-law to designate the study area as a Community Improvement Area.

 

That a Public Meeting be held in the fall of 2003 to consider the Official Plan and Secondary Plan amendments and the zoning amendment;

 

And that the tendering process be waived in accordance with Section 14(1)(c) of purchasing by-law 143-2000;

 

And that the current contract with consultants Marshall Macklin Monaghan Ltd be extended to undertake any or all of the following actions recommended in the implementation study for a fee not to exceed $50,000 (including 3% GST), and based on a detailed work program:

a)                  Preparation of a Servicing Plan;

b)                  Preparation of infrastructure and community design cost estimates for use in the Development Charges Study;

c)                  Initiation of a Development Charges study for the study area as background to the preparation of a Development Charges By-law;

d)                  Preparation of a Community Improvement Plan;

e)                  Identification of additional tools for facilitating and promoting development and redevelopment within the study area and provision of a cost-benefit analysis of these tools.

 

And that the consultant fees be paid from the 2003 Capital Budget account “Main Street Milliken Implementation Strategy Plan”, account number 080-5399-5189-005;

 

And that Councillor A. Chiu be authorized to bring forward the names of persons to be appointed to an advisory group to continually review this project.

 

 

(15)      CLOVERWOOD ESTATES INC., 7577 MCCOWAN ROAD        
SUBDIVISION AND REZONING APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT
29 SINGLE-DETACHED DWELLINGS (ZA.02-118925, SU.02-118951)
19TM-02018 (10.5, 10.7)    Weblink

 

That draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02018 (SU.02-118951) located at 7577 McCowan Road, proposed by Cloverwood Estates Inc., be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’;

 

And that the zoning application (ZA.02-118925) to amend By-law 90-81 as amended, and By-law 304-87, as amended, submitted by Cloverwood Estates Inc., to implement draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02018 (SU.02-118951) located at 7577 McCowan Road, be approved and the draft Zoning By-laws attached as Appendix  ‘B’ be enacted;

 

And that a water supply allocation for up to 29 units in the draft plan of subdivision be granted from approved allocation for future phases of the Villages of Fairtree subdivision (19T-95030);

 

And that a hold be placed on the zoning for 29 units in future phases of the Villages of Fairtree subdivision (19T-95030) through zoning amendment application ZA.03-110307 by Forest Bay Homes Ltd;

 

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

 

And that the applicant provide to the Town the required payment of 30% subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 17-2000).

(By-laws 2003-264 & 2003-265)

 

 

(16)      PRESENTATION OF ELEVATIONS FOR SITE PLAN
APPLICATIONS TO BE APPROVED UNDER DELEGATED
AUTHORITY TO STAFF (10.6)

 

That the presentation of elevations for the Pickle Barrell, Markville Mall, File SC 03-113178, be received.

 

CARRIED

(Councillor J. Heath abstained)

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

(17)      ANTHONY AND MARGARET REALE,
23 JOSIE DRIVE, RICHMOND HILL - JUNE 23, 2003 (10.12)

            - request to make a deputation regarding Committee of Adjustment

            application for 26 Church Lane, Thornhill

 

- receive and invite Mr. & Mrs. Reale to make a deputation at the

 August 25, 2003 Development Services Committee meeting.

(See Motion 1)

 

 

(18)      CITY OF PICKERING - JUNE 17, 2003 (13.5.1)    

- resolution of Council of the City of Pickering dated June 16, 2003, regarding the implementation of Federal Airport Zoning Regulations on Federal Lands in Pickering, Markham and Uxbridge

- receive and refer to staff

 

(19)      ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD - JUNE 20, 2003 (10.6)  

            - Decision from hearing regarding site plan application by Tender Holdings Ltd.,

            7020 Warden Avenue

- receive

 

 

(20)      INDUSTRY CANADA - JUNE 19, 2003 (10.0)       

            - consultation pertaining to the Siting of Antenna Towers

 

- receive and refer to staff to become involved

 

 

(21)      REGION OF YORK - COUNCIL RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 26, 2003
            WOODBINE AVENUE BYPASS OF VICTORIA SQUARE (13.4)

 

- receive and refer to staff

 

 

(22)      REGION OF YORK - COUNCIL RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 26, 2003
            WATER SUPPLY STRATEGY UPDATE (13.4)

 

- receive and refer to staff

 

 

(23)      REGION OF YORK - COUNCIL RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 26, 2003
YORK-PEEL FEEDERMAIN PROJECT STATUS UPDATE (13.4)

 

- receive and refer to staff

 

 

(24)      REGION OF YORK - COUNCIL RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 26, 2003
            MANAGEMENT OF SERVICING CAPACITY ALLOCATION (13.4)

 

- receive and refer to staff

 

 

(25)      REGION OF YORK - COUNCIL RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 26, 2003
YONGE CORRIDOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
RECOMMENDED ALIGNMENT (13.4)

 

- receive and refer to staff

 

 

(26)      REGION OF YORK - COUNCIL RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 26, 2003
            YOUNG STREET VISION - RICHMOND HILL GRAPHIC IMAGE (13.4)

 

- receive and refer to staff

 

(27)      REGION OF YORK - COUNCIL RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 26, 2003
REGIONAL OPA TO ENHANCE THE URBAN STRUCTURE
 - STATUS REPORT (13.4)

 

- receive and refer to staff

 

 

(28)      REGION OF YORK - COUNCIL RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 27, 2003
SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT COST ESTIMATOR
 FOR QUICK START (13.4)

 

- receive and refer to staff

 

 

(29)      SOLARINO HOLDINGS, 29 LAIDLAW BOULEVARD
REZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT RETAIL USE AS A
CAR SHOWROOM (ZA.03-112553) (10.5)

 

That the report from the Development Services Commission dated July 7, 2003, entitled “Solarino Holdings, 29 Laidlaw Boulevard, Zoning By-law Amendment to add a use to the existing Industrial (M) Zone, be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on July 7, 2003, with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 1229, as amended, be received;

 

And further that the application be referred back to staff for a report evaluating the proposal on August 25, 2003;

 

And that, subject to staff receiving the necessary information from the applicant, staff be directed to provide the applicant with a written response by July 31, 2003.

 

CARRIED

(Councillor J. Heath abstained)

 

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

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
            - JUNE 24, 2003

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 24, 2003, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         DELEGATIONS

 

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

 

(1)        Holly Macdonald - in objection to the decision to declare a moratorium on any further houses being considered for relocation to the Markham Heritage Estates Subdivision. (Report No. 47, Clause 5) (10.7)

 

(2)        Colin Macdonald - in objection to the decision to declare a moratorium on any further houses being considered for relocation to the Markham Heritage Estates Subdivision. (Report No. 47, Clause 5) (10.7)

 

(3)        Rudy Buczolits on behalf of the Remington Group - to thank the Mayor and Members of Council, Town staff and all those involved in the Ruland Properties - Markham Centre Precinct Plan for their extensive work and cooperation, (Report No. 47, Clause 9) (10.5, 10.7)

 

(4)        Clive Hylton - in objection to the high density on the west side of Kennedy Road proposed in the Milliken Mills Main Street Urban Design Study Final Report. (Committee of the Whole, Item 15) (10.8)

 

(5)        Magda Ioannou - in objection to the high density on the west side of Kennedy Road proposed in the Milliken Mills Main Street Urban Design Study Final Report. (Committee of the Whole, Item 15) (10.8)

 

(6)        Grant McBain , the applicant for Freehold Building Corporation - in objection to the method in which his application was processed. (Committee of the Whole, Item 14) (10.5, 10.6)

 

 

 

5.         PETITIONS

 

Council consented to add Petition (1).

 

(1)        PROUD TO BE CANADIAN
FLYING THE CANADIAN FLAG
IN MARKHAM (10.0)

 

Petition from “Proud to be Canadian” organization signed by 107 residents in objection to the June 28, 2003 Toronto Star article stating that it is illegal to fly the Canada flag in Markham.

 

RECEIVED

 

 

 

6(a)      REPORT NO. 45 - COMMUNITY SERVICES & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

 

That Report No. 45 - Community Services & Environment Committee be received and adopted.

 

July 3, 2003

 

(1)        REVENUE ACCELERATOR/PARTNERSHIP
            WORKSHOP (5.0 & 6.0)

 

That the presentations of the Fire Chief, Director, Strategic Services, Manager, Community Partnerships and Manager, Marketing and Revenue Generation relating to the concept for corporate partnership development and processes, and the concept for corporate naming be received and referred back to staff for further information and report in the fall;

 

That a partnership between the Town and Longo's be approved in principle, as a pilot project;

 

And that staff be directed to place both the Town of Markham logo and Longo's logo on the back of the hybrid vehicles;

 

And that the revenue generated from this partnership be directed towards the Town of Markham's Clean Air Initiative;

 

And that a detailed report on the partnership with Longo's be presented to Community Services & Environment Committee on September 15, 2003.

 

 

(2)        TENDER FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ZERO
            TURN MOWERS (7.12.1)

 

That the staff report entitled "Tender for Supply and Delivery of Zero Turn Mowers", dated July 3, 2003, be received;

 

And that Twelve Zero Turn Mowers be awarded to the lowest acceptable bidder B. E. Larkin Equipment in their unit price of $14,605.00 inclusive of 8% PST and 7% GST ($14,097.00 inclusive of 8% PST and 3% GST);

 

And that the Operations Department proceed with the conversion to Biodiesel at the Parks Central and Parks East shop prior to July 31, 2003, and that 50% plus Biodiesel be used in the mowers;

 

And that the Electric Ox be demonstrated and tested to determine the units' viability; and that staff investigate other alternative power mowers, either from the United States or elsewhere, and report back to the Community Services and Environment Committee;

 

And that, if the Electric Ox performs satisfactorily, the Operations Department investigate lease or purchase arrangements with the supplier ICLECTRIC for 2004;

 

And that the Corporate Services Department bring forward the Green Procurement Policy in September 2003 so that the Corporation has the tools and guidance to consider environmentally sustainable alternatives proactively during the procurement process;

 

And that environmental policy be accelerated related to major air quality areas including fleet and facilities;

 

And that the Staff Award Report sheets and Council Committee Report tracking sheets be amended to include an environmental implications sign-off for the reports.

 

 

(3)        108-S-03 CONTRACT AWARD FOR CIVIC CENTRE
            ROOF REPLACEMENT - PHASE THREE (7.12 & 12.4)

 

That the Staff Award Report, dated June 9, 2003, with respect to the contract award for the Civic Centre Roof Replacement - Phase Three, be received;

 

And that the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to prepare a memorandum to the Mayor and Members of Council providing the results of the Green Roof Project Feasibility Study and the action to be taken.

 

 

(4)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES & ENVIRONMENT
            COMMITTEE MEETING – JULY 3, 2003 (16.0)

 

That the Community Services & Environment Committee minutes dated July 3, 2003 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6(b)      REPORT NO. 46 - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clause (5).

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

 

That Report No. 46 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.

 

July 7, 2003

 

(1)        SARS FUNDING REQUESTS - "NORTH-EAST TORONTO
            HOTELS’ ASSOCIATION" AND MARKHAM VILLAGE BIA
            AND MINUTES OF SARS ECONOMIC
            RECOVERY TASK FORCE - MAY 27, JUNE 23, &
            JULY 3, 2003 (7.6 & 16.24, 13.4.4)

 

That the presentation of Ms. Cathy O'Connor, on behalf of the "North-East Toronto Hotels' Association", with respect to SARS funding be received;

 

And that the presentation of Ms. Judi McIntyre, Manager, Markham BIA with respect to SARS funding be received;

 

And that the minutes of the meetings of the SARS Economic Recovery Task Force held on May 27, June 23 and July 3, 2003 be received;

 

And that the following resolutions from the July 3, 2003 meeting of the SARS Economic Recovery Task Force be approved:

 

"That the SARS Economic Recovery Task Force receive the presentation from the hotel group, and that the SARS Economic Recovery Task Force recommends that a maximum of $30,000, to be comprised of cash and/or in-kind services, be allocated to Phase 1 of the proposal from the hotel group, conditional on the hotel group receiving matching funds from any level of government and/or private enterprise, and that Council consider the remaining $27,500 in the 2004 budget process.

And that the Town of Markham send a letter to the Provincial government supporting the hotel group’s proposal and requesting the additional assistance of the Provincial government with the program.

 

That the Town of Markham provide a maximum of $10,500, to be comprised of cash and/or in-kind services, to the Markham Village BIA proposal, conditional on the Markham Village BIA also receiving matching funding from any level of Government and/or private enterprise."

 

(2)        VICTORIA SQUARE COMMUNITY CENTRE 2003
            CAPITAL PROJECTS (7.5 & 6.6)

 

That the Town of Markham approve a maximum of $20,000 to be allocated to the renovation of the main hall of the Victoria Square Community Centre;

 

And that the $10,000 budget allocation be returned to the original source of funding.

 

 

(3)        BUTTONVILLE CRESCENT SERVICING (5.5 & 5.4)

 

That a by-law be enacted to levy fifty percent (50%) of the actual cost of construction of sanitary services constructed on Buttonville Crescent (East and West) against the properties in the Buttonville Core Community as shown on Attachment “B” attached;

 

That the by-law apportion the cost of construction prorated on a per frontage metre basis;

 

That the levy by-law require simple interest calculated against the apportioned cost be charged annually at a rate of prime plus 1% against each property from the date of completion of the sanitary sewer to the date when the owner of the property makes an application to hook into the municipal sanitary sewer;

 

That the levy by-law provide for the payment of the amount of the levy to be amortized over a 20 year period including payment of interest at a rate equivalent to the 20 year Canada Bond yield plus 1% at the time of hook up, calculated and payable annually;

 

That heritage buildings, designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, who have entered into a heritage conservation easement with the Town or other appropriate authority, be exempt from interest from the date the sanitary sewer is completed until the property owner makes an application to hook into the municipal sanitary sewer; 

 

That the Treasurer establish and maintain a list of services for which properties will be subject to charges under section 391, including the amount of such charges;

 

That funding in the amount of $391,000 be provided from the Waterworks Reserve;

 

That future recovery from property owners be allocated back to the Waterworks Reserve.

 

 

(4)        TENDER AWARD 97-T-03 - CONSTRUCTION
            OF GOLDEN JUBILEE GREENWAY (7.12.1 & 6.3)

 

That MTM Landscaping and Snow Plowing Inc., being the lowest bidder, be awarded the tender 97-T-03 for the construction of fencing and planting in the Golden Jubilee Greenway in their tender amount of $173,318.60 inclusive of 7% GST ($166,839.40 inclusive of 3% GST) to be built during the 2003 construction year;

 

And that funding for the fencing portion of this project costing $99,189.00 inclusive of 7% GST ($95,481.00 inclusive of 3% GST) be provided as follows:

• 65.0% from the builders whose lots front onto the Greenway (Beaverbrook Homes, Urban Renaissance, Law Development Group and Broadmoor Homes) in the amount of $64,472.85
• 31.5% from the Development Charges Reserve Fund in the amount of $31,244.54
• 3.5% from capital account 081 6900 017 005 "Developers' Agreements Landscaping Miscellaneous" in the amount of $3,471.61

 

And that funding for the planting portion of this project costing $74,129.60 inclusive of 7% GST ($71,358.40 inclusive of 3% GST) be provided as follows:

• 43.4% from the developer's (Law Development Group, $22,200.00 and Urban Renaissance, $10,000.00) in the amount of $32,200.00
• 50.9% from the Development Charges Reserve Fund in the amount of $37,736.64
• 5.7% from capital account 081 6900 017 005 "Developers' Agreements Landscaping Miscellaneous" in the amount of $4,192.96

 

And that the entire developer/builder fencing commitment, in the amount of $64,472.85, and Urban Renaissance's obligation for the planting, in the amount of $10,000.00, be advanced by the Town from the Development Charges Reserve Fund, to be reimbursed by the builders/developers at a later date not to exceed one year from the date this report is approved.

 

(5)        CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY PARKING
            FACILITIES FOR LEGACY PARK (6.3 & 10.5)

 

That the report entitled "Construction of Temporary Parking Facilities for Legacy Park" be received;

 

And that the temporary Parking Facility be approved;

 

And that funding for the construction of a temporary parking facility for Legacy Park in the amount of $15,000 is provided for in the 2003 capital account 70-5350-5253-005 - Recreation - Legacy Parking Lot;

 

And that staff report back on the possibility of parking restrictions on Legacy Drive and Rouge Bank Drive where necessary.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(6)        DENISON STREET/WARDEN AVENUE GUIDE RAIL (5.10 & 5.12)

 

That the report entitled "Denison Street/Warden Avenue Guide Rail" dated July 7, 2003 be received;

 

And that the installation of a guide rail on Denison Street, east of Warden Avenue at an upset limit of $57,500 inclusive of 8% PST and 7% GST ($55,500 inclusive of 8% PST and 3% GST) be approved;

 

And that the funding for this project will be provided for from closed capital projects to be identified in the mid-year update on the status of capital projects;

 

And that the Operations and Asset Management Department be directed to implement the attached signage and pavement-marking plan;

 

And that the funding for the signage and pavement-marking plan be absorbed within the Operations and Asset Management Operating accounts.

 

 

(7)        GRANT FOR ROUGE RIVER AND
            DON RIVER WATERSHEDS (7.6 & 13.13.2)

 

That the staff report entitled 'Grant for Rouge River and Don River Watersheds" dated July 7, 2003 be received;

 

And that the $50,000 grant approved in the 2003 Town of Markham Enhanced/New Programs budget for the Rouge and Don Watersheds be used to fund capital projects in the respective watersheds within the Town of Markham and not operating costs;

 

And that funding for this project be provided through a transfer to capital from tax based funding (A/C # 840-841-7899);

 

And that Community Services staff consult with the Don Watershed Council, the Rouge Park Alliance and Town of Markham Urban Design staff in developing the name signs;

 

And that the proposed design of the river and creek name signs be brought to Council for approval prior to installation;

 

And that grant funding of $25,000 to each organization be provided, conditional on each organization procuring matching funds, and used towards trail planning and/or other capital projects within the Town of Markham;

 

And that prior to the end of 2004 the Rouge River Alliance and the Don Watershed Council provide a written update on the projects the money was applied to.

 

 

(8)        UPDATE ON MARKHAM RUGBY CLUB FACILITY
            ON AUSTIN PARK (6.3 & 6.10)

 

That the report dated July 7, 2003 entitled "Update on Markham Rugby Club Facility on Austin Park", be received;

 

And that the Town of Markham approve a maximum of $25,000 to be allocated to the landscaping and façade improvements of the Markham Rugby Club Facility on Austin Park, to be charged to the Rate Stabilisation Reserve;

 

And that any monies paid by the Town of Markham for restoration are payable back to the Town of Markham by the Markham Rugby Club, either during the lease period or upon conclusion of the lease, and that staff report back in such regard.

 

 

(9)        GRANT REQUEST - MARKHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL (7.6)

 

That Council approve the grant of $3,500 to the Markham Jazz Festival for the festival to be held August 15 to 17, 2003;

 

And that the Town of Markham funding policy for festivals be reviewed as part of the 2004 budget process.

 

(10)      GRANT REQUEST - UNIONVILLE SUMMER
            CONCERT SERIES (7.6)

 

That the Town of Markham approve a maximum of $3500 to the Unionville BIA for the Summer Concert series;

 

And that the Town of Markham funding policy for festivals be reviewed as part of the 2004 budget process.

 

 

(11)      SURPLUS PROPERTY AND LAND TRANSFER TO REGION
            OF YORK, PART OF LOT 21, CONCESSION 5
            DESIGNATED AS PART 1 AND PART 2 ON REFERENCE PLAN
            65R-26082 COMPRISED OF 645 SQ. METRES IN TOTAL
            ANGUS GLEN COMMUNITY CENTRE
            MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE, MARKHAM (8.5)

 

That Part of Lot 21, Concession 5, Designated as Part 1 and Part 2 on Reference Plan 65R-26082 be declared surplus pursuant to Town of Markham By-law 178-96 and that notice of the proposed disposition of such lands be placed on the agenda for the Council meeting of July 8, 2003;

 

And that approval be granted to the Manager of Real Property to transfer such Town surplus property to the Region of York;

 

And further that a by-law be enacted at the Council meeting on August 26, 2003, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer/Deed of Land to The Region of York for the lands known as Part of Lot 21, Concession 5, designated as Part 1 and Part 2 on Reference Plan 65R-26082, Markham, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

 

 

(12)      ROUGE RIVER COMMUNITY CENTRE (8.2 & 6.6)

 

That Council approve a one-year lease to the 748 Royal Canadian Army Cadets -Markham at the Rouge River Community Centre beginning September 1, 2003, and ending August 31, 2004, for the sum of two dollars ($2.00);

 

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the lease agreement between the 748 Royal Canadian Army Cadets - Markham and the Town of Markham in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, such agreement to include a clause stipulating that the 748 Royal Canadian Army Cadets shall be responsible for any costs for repairs to the building, equipment or property due to damage arising as a result of their lease of the premises;

 

And further that the 748 Royal Canadian Army Cadets - Markham be required to provide a security deposit or letter of credit in the amount of $1,000 to cover any future damage;

 

And that the 748 Royal Canadian Army Cadets – Markham be issued with a strict warning regarding their future conduct and use of the facility.

 

 

(13)      CONVEYANCE OF SEWER LINE EASEMENT TO MARGARET LEE
            PART OF BLOCK 39, DESIGNATED AS PART 1 ON PLAN
            TO BE DEPOSITED - AILEEN LEWIS COURT, MARKHAM (8.1)

 

That a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer of Easement for the purpose of installing a private sanitary sewer line, to the owner of property at 5906 16th Avenue, Markham, over Town owned lands legally described as Part of Block 39, designated as Part 1 on a Draft Reference Plan to be deposited, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, for $9,200 in compensation.

(By-law 2003-246)

 

 

(14)      MODIFIED/FLEXIBLE VOTING HOURS - 2003 (14.0)

 

That a by-law be enacted to establish modified voting hours, as follows:

 

            St. Luke's Lodge                      10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

            Unionville Villa              10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

            Sunrise Assisted Care               10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

            The Woodhaven                       10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

(By-law 2003-247)

 

 

(15)      2003 COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS CALENDAR (16.23)

 

That the amended 2003 calendar of Council and Standing Committee meetings, attached to the staff report dated July 7, 2003, be approved.

 

 

(16)      OAK RIDGES MORAINE "SATELLITE WALK"
            OCTOBER 2003 (3.5 & 12.2.6)

 

That Council endorse the Oak Ridges Moraine "Satellite Walk" being organized by Unionville High School students.

 

 

(17)      PILOT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (2.16 & 11.3)

 

That Council authorize staff to plan and implement a pilot project for volunteer illegal poster removal involving the residents of Ward 1 in Thornhill;

 

And that the project be monitored over a six-month period;

 

And that Council establish a Sign Removal By-Law Committee; it being understood that the Terms of Reference for the Committee will be presented at a subsequent Council meeting;

 

And that the Chief Administrative Officer, in the absence of Council, be given authority to appoint Sign Removal By-law Committee members during the summer period.

 

 

(18)      4561 HIGHWAY 7, UNIONVILLE - MONTESSORI
            NORTH SCHOOL - LEASE RENEWAL AGREEMENT (8.2)

 

That Council approve the Lease for 4561 Highway 7, Unionville, between the Town of Markham and Montessori School North, for a period of five (5) years commencing July 1, 2003 and to expire on June 30, 2008, including a one year option to terminate clause in favour of the Town and one five-year renewal option in favour of the Tenant;

 

And that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

 

 

(19)      DELEGATED AWARD OF TENDER 125-T-03
THORNHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE - PHASE 1
SENIORS CENTRE (7.12.3)

 

That the report dated July 7, 2003, entitled "Delegated Award of Tender 125-T-03 Thornhill Community Centre Phase 1 - Seniors Centre" be received for information;

 

And that in accordance with the Purchasing By-law 143-2000, clause 25(2), the CAO exercise his delegated authority to approve Tender 125-T-03, in consultation with the Thornhill Community Centre Addition Executive Steering Committee;

 

And that a staff report be prepared for the Finance and Administrative Committee meeting in September regarding the Tender award.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6(c)      REPORT NO. 47 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (5), (9), (10), (13), and (14).

 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

That Report No. 47 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

July 7, 2003

 

(1)        FEDERAL GREEN SPACE
STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE (13.1)   Weblink

 

That the staff report entitled “Information Report - Federal Green Space Stewardship Advisory Committee”, dated July 7, 2003, be received;

 

And that Transport Canada be invited to attend a Part A Development Services Committee meeting in early fall to present the draft Green Space Master Plan;

 

And that Transport Canada consider the request by the Town to protect and manage lands adjacent to the Little Rouge Creek consistent with the Rouge Park principles and protect a 100 metre wide environmental corridor connecting the Rouge Watershed to Majors Creek along the southern boundary of the Pickering Airport Site;

 

And that Transport Canada, the Greater Toronto Airport Authority, the Region of York, TRCA and the Rouge Park Alliance, be provided with a copy of this report;

 

And further that the Federal Government be commended in their efforts to protect Federal Green Space lands in Markham.

 

 

(2)        ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS (REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65M-3297 & 65M-3251)(10.7)   Weblink

 

That the services in Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3297, and 65M-3251, be accepted;

 

And that by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these subdivisions and to establish each of the roads within the residential subdivisions as a public highway of the Town of Markham;

And that the Community Services Commission assume the responsibility for operating and maintaining the infrastructure within the Subdivisions as part of the Town’s system;

 

And that acceptance of the Subdivisions be taken into consideration in future operating budgets;

 

And that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law # 106-71, by including compulsory stop to the indicated streets, be approved;

 

And that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law # 105-71, by including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour to the streets indicated, be approved;

 

And that the by-law to amend Schedule 1 of the Parking By-law # 336-88, by including no parking on the streets indicated be approved;

 

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms of the Subdivision Agreements, subject to confirmation from the Director of Engineering that the final two year guarantee periods have been completed.

(By-laws 2003-248 to 2003-252)

 

 

(3)        AMENDMENT TO FILL BY-LAW 2001-53 (10.0)     Weblink

 

That the report entitled “Amendment to Fill By-Law 2001-53 be received,

 

And that an amendment to By-Law 2001-53 in order to restrict filling on “Agricultural” zoned lands to a maximum depth of 600mm, be approved.

(By-law 2003-253)

 

 

(4)        GREEN ENABLING MUNICIPAL FUND AGREEMENT (10.0)   Weblink

 

That the report entitled “Green Enabling Municipal Fund Agreement”, be received,

 

And that the Commissioner of Development Services and Director of Engineering be authorized to execute the Grant Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Markham and Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the Burndenet Creek Erosion Control Optimization study.

 

And that the Town’s portion of the Burndenet Creek Erosion Control Optimization study be funded from the 2001 Capital Account # 083 5399 3773 005 in the amount of $21,993.85 inclusive of 7% GST ($21,171.65, inclusive 3% GST).

 

 

(5)        MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES
PROPOSED STUDY OF POTENTIAL RESOURCES AND MORATORIUM
ON PUBLICLY INITIATED REQUESTS FOR RELOCATION (16.11)  Weblink

 

That a study of potentially threatened heritage resources be undertaken by Town (Heritage Section) staff to ensure that the remaining lots in the Markham Heritage Estates are retained for those homes of greatest significance in the municipality that may, in the future, become threatened;

 

And that a moratorium be placed on any further houses being considered for relocation to the Markham Heritage Estates Subdivision, other than those initiated by Town (Heritage Section) staff, until such time as the above study is completed and received by Council;

 

And that a report on the results of the study be brought forward for consideration by Council by the end of 2003;

 

And that staff report back on any applications in progress for threatened homes and developers be encouraged to locate existing heritage homes within their development plans.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

            Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

            That Clause 5, Report No. 47 be amended to include the following paragraph:

 

            “And that staff report back on any applications in progress for threatened homes and developers be encouraged to locate existing heritage homes within their development plans.”

 

CARRIED

 

 

(6)        OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF UNNAMED STREAMS
            IN THE TOWN OF MARKHAM (10.0)    Weblink

 

That the staff report entitled “Official Recognition of Unnamed Streams”, dated July 7, 2003 be received;

 

And that Council authorize staff to proceed with the geographical names submission process to officially recognize the following stream names:

• Pomona Creek
• Burndenett Creek
• Robinson Creek
• Morningside Creek
• Exhibition Creek

 

And that the proposed names be forwarded to the Toronto Region Conservation Authority, Don Watershed Council and the Rouge Park Alliance for support;

 

And that Town staff consult with local residents and the Markham Conservation Committee and adjacent municipalities to identify any further potential stream names for consideration by Council at a later date.

 

(7)        GROUND SIGN VARIANCES IMPERIAL OIL
380 MAIN STREET NORTH, (03-111933, 03-111934)(2.16.2)   Weblink

 

That the ground sign variances, applications # 03-111933, 03-111934 submitted by Imperial Oil, be approved;

 

And that a proposed amendment to Section 10.4.2 of "Sign By-law" 2002-94, which would delete the word readograph sign and replace it with internally illuminated and/or electronic readograph sign, and delete section 10.4.3 in its entirety, be included in the next amendment to the “Sign By-law” to permit this type of sign in Special Sign Districts.

 

 

(8)        DATA USE LICENCE AGREEMENT FOR
ACQUISITION OF OAK RIDGES MORAINE MAPPING (10.0)   Weblink

 

That Development Services Committee authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a data use licence agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to obtain digital mapping of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan.

 

 

(9)        RULAND PROPERTIES INC. (THE REMINGTON GROUP)
PART OF LOTS 8 & 9 , CONCESSION 5, MARKHAM CENTRE
PRECINCT PLAN, DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (SU.01-113921, ZA.01-0113929)(10.5, 10.7)   Weblink

 

That the report dated July 7, 2003, entitled “Recommendation Report, Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group)” be received;

 

And that the Precinct Plan, Draft Plan of Subdivision (SU.01-113921) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA.01.0113929) applications be approved;

 

And that the attached Precinct Plan (Figure 7) dated April, 2003, be approved subject to any changes resulting from revisions to the draft plan of subdivision;

 

And that the draft plan of subdivision be approved, subject to the conditions of Draft Plan Approval attached as Appendix ‘B’, and the execution of a comprehensive subdivision agreement;

 

And that Council endorse the parameters for the drafting of a zoning by-law, including Hold (H) provisions and temporary use provisions, for the Remington lands, which would then act as a template for future development applications within Markham Centre, as discussed in this report;

 

And that staff be directed to bring the zoning by-law forward for adoption at the first available opportunity;

 

And that Council endorse the Development Phasing Schedule attached as Appendix ‘A’, and that the Development Phasing Plan be reviewed and updated, prior to the release of any lands for development;

 

And that Council approve in principle a water allocation of 800 units for Phase 1 of ‘Downtown Markham’, subject to Council receiving a letter from the Trustee of the  Markham Centre Developers Group supporting such allocation in the context of the overall water allocation to the Markham Centre Secondary Plan area, and subject to the appropriate Development Charge credit agreement being entered into between the Owner and the Town to advance the construction of Enterprise Boulevard from Warden Avenue to the GO Transit line and Birchmount Road from Enterprise Boulevard to Highway 407;

 

And that the release for registration of any phase of development will require, among other matters:

 

• Availability of adequate water, sanitary sewer and stormwater management facilities
• Adequacy of the existing and committed transportation infrastructure
• Approval of an Area Specific Development Charges By-law
• Approval of an updated Development Phasing Plan and execution of a Development Phasing Agreement
• Implementation of the Unionville Traffic Management Plan, as applicable by phase
• Dedication of parkland as applicable by phase
• Incorporation of the requirements of the noise study and vibration study
• Removal of the Holding provisions
• Execution of agreements to not pre-sell any units unless water allocation has been assigned by the Town
• Implementation of the requirements of the Parking and Financial Strategy studies, as applicable.

 

And that staff be authorized to proceed with a peer review of the draft conditions and the zoning by-law with a report back to Development Services Committee in September, 2003, prior to the adoption of the zoning by-law.

CARRIED

(See following recorded vote) (8:2)

 

**YEAS:         Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (8)

 

**NAYS:         Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio. (2)

 

ABSENT:        Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor G. McKelvey. (3)

________________________________________________________________________

**        Amended by Council at its meeting held on September 30, 2003 to reflect that Councillor J. Virgilio voted against the application submitted by Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group) for the Markham Centre precinct plan, draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendments.

 

(10)      TENSTONE DEVELOPMENT INC. (CIRCA @TOWN CENTRE)
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, NORTHWEST CORNER OF
HIGHWAY 7 AND TOWN CENTRE BOULEVARD (SC 02110607) (10.19)  Weblink

 

That the report dated July 7, 2003, entitled, “Tenstone Developments Inc., Development Agreement for File SC 02110607 at the Northwest corner of Highway 7 and Town Centre Boulevard”, be received;

 

And that the principles to be included in a Development Agreement, as authorized by Council on November 13, 2002, and further outlined in this report, be approved, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.      That final plans, including Master Site Plan showing phasing, Master Landscaping Plan, Master Streetscape Plan, and Concept Park Plan and Concept Plan for treatment of walkway over Hydro ROW and details of interim landscaping be approved, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

2.      That the Owner be required to enter into a Development Agreement to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services and the Town Solicitor, incorporating the principles outlined in this report prior to execution of the Phase 1 site plan agreement and any consent coming into full force and effect.  The terms of the Development Agreement are to be brought back to Council for authorization, prior to execution by the Town;

 

3.   That an amendment to the Development Phasing Plan for the Civic Centre District (originally approved May 26, 1996, as amended) pertaining to this development (Appendix A) be approved;

 

4.   That adjustments to Appendix “I” (Central Area Statistics) of the Central Area Secondary Plan (OPA 21), to reflect the amended statistics contained in the amendment to the Civic Centre District Phasing Plan, attached as Appendix A to this report, be approved.

 

CARRIED

(Councillor K. Usman abstained)

 

 

(11)      ABIDIEN INC. (BEST HOMES)
SOUTH UNIONVILLE PLANNING DISTRICT
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A TECHNICAL BY-LAW
AMENDMENT 19TM-97009 AND 19TM-98005 (ZA.03-106144) (10.5)

 

That the Development Services Commission information report dated March 4, 2003 entitled "Abidien Inc. (Best Homes) Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a technical by-law amendment for lots within draft plans 19TM-97009 and 19TM-98005 (ZA.03-106144)" be received;

 

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on July 7, 2003, with respect to the proposed amendments to By-law 177-96, be received;

 

And that the application by Abidien Inc. (Best Homes) to amend By-law 177-96 be approved;

 

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

 

 

(12)      FOREST BAY HOMES LTD.
            NORTH OF STEELES AVENUE, EAST OF MARKHAM ROAD
            REZONING APPLICATION TO UPDATE THE ZONING
            FOR THE VILLAGES OF FAIRTREE (ZA.03-110307) (10.5)

 

That the Development Services Commission report dated June 3, 2003 entitled "Preliminary Report, Forest Bay Homes Ltd. Rezoning Application to Update the Zoning for Villages of Fairtree Community Located at the Northwest Corner of Markham Road and Steeles Avenue" (ZA.03-110307) be received;

 

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on July 7, 2003, with respect to the proposed amendments to By-law 90-81, be received;

 

And that the application by Forest Bay Homes Ltd. to amend By-law 90-81 be approved;

 

And further that the proposed amendment to By-law 90-81 be enacted without further notice.

 

 

(13)      ANGUS GLEN DEVELOPMENTS, EAST VILLAGE
PART OF LOTS 19 AND 20, CONCESSION 5
APPLICATION FOR ZONING AMENDMENT TO CHANGE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (ZA 03 106946) (10.5)

 

That the report from the Development Services Commission dated April 22, 2003 entitled "Application for Zoning Amendment to Change Development Standards, Angus Glen Developments, East Village, Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession 5", be received;

 

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on July 7, 2003, with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 177-96, as amended, be received;

 

And that the application by Angus Glen Developments Ltd. to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved;

 

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

(By-law 2003-254)

 

CARRIED

 

(14)      EASTERN MARKHAM STRATEGIC REVIEW
FINAL REPORT (10.8)

Weblink June 13     Weblink June 20    Weblink Resolution    Weblink Report

 

That the deputation by Jim Robb be received;

 

And that the deputation by Steven Brunswick be received;

 

And that the deputation by Sam Orrico be received;

 

And that the deputation by Mike Whittamore be received;

 

And that the deputation by Ashmore Reesor be received;

 

And that the correspondence from Margaret and David Quinte; Jim Robb on behalf of the Friends of the Rouge Watershed; and Steven Brunswick, on behalf of several farmers, be received;

 

And that the minutes of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee meetings, held June 13 and June 20, 2003, be received;

 

And that the deputation of Bev Driscoll, Susan Kirk and David Whittamore in support of the tenant purchase program, be received;

 

And that the final Report of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee be received;

 

And that the Principles and Recommended Actions identified in the Report be endorsed as the basis for further discussion with identified stakeholders and for further decisions by Council regarding the matters addressed in the Actions, with amendments to reflect the following directions:

            1.         T5: add a bullet "the need, justification and possible alignments for a north-south Provincial highway link from the proposed Pickering Airport to Highway 407, and if possible, to Highway 401, outside of the Rouge Park, in the Region of Durham"

            2.         L10: delete

            3.         L1: add "subject to the conditions outlined in Action L2 and L3"           

            4.         Schedule B, Clause 2(k): add "subject to the conditions outlined in Action L2 and L3" 

 

And that the recommendations of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee for requests and advice to governments, agencies and other stakeholder interests, as identified in Schedule B to the Committee's report be endorsed;

 

And that copies of the Report and this resolution be provided to identified stakeholders and participants;

 

And that the Mayor and Councillor Heath, former Chair of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee, meet with Provincial representatives to initiate a dialogue regarding the Principles and Recommended Actions relating to Provincial interests;

 

And that the Report of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee be referred to staff, and that staff be directed to report regarding the implications and implementation of the recommended actions endorsed by Council, addressing among other things, consultation with senior governments and agencies, responses to this resolution and to the Committee's Report, and requirements for further work to implement the recommended actions including studies, administrative requirements, budget and staffing requirements;

 

And that following endorsement by Council of the Principles and Recommended Actions in the final Report of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee, that the Committee be dissolved by Council, with thanks for its work and recommendations.

 

CARRIED

(See following recorded vote) (10:0)

(See following motion to amend which was Lost)

(See following recorded vote which was Lost) (4:6)

 

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

 

NAYS:             (0)

 

ABSENT:        Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor G. McKelvey. (3)

 

 

            Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

            Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

            That Clause 14, Report No. 47 be amended to include the following paragraph:

 

            “And that the Province of Ontario be advised that the Town of Markham supports the agricultural lands being maintained in public ownership.”

 

LOST

(See following recorded vote) (4:6)

 

YEAS:             Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor K. Usman. (4)

 

NAYS:             Mayor D. Cousens, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (6)

 

ABSENT:        Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor G. McKelvey. (3)

 

 

 

6(d)      REPORT NO. 48 - TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Communication No. 178-2003 and consider it as Report No. 48.

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

June 23, 2003

 

That Report No. 48 - Transportation Committee be received.

 

(1)        COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
            MEETING – JUNE 23, 2003 (16.0)

 

That the Transportation Committee minutes dated June 23, 2003 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

7.         MOTIONS

 

Council consented to add Motions (1) to (4).

 

 

(1)        ANTHONY AND MARGARET REALE,      
23 JOSIE DRIVE, RICHMOND HILL - JUNE 23, 2003 (10.12)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That, with respect to the request to make a deputation regarding Committee of Adjustment application for 26 Church Lane, Thornhill, Anthony and Margaret Reale be advised that the Town of Markham Procedural By-law permits anyone to address Council, however, Council does not direct the Committee of Adjustment.

 

CARRIED

(2/3rd vote to consider was required and obtained)

 

 

(2)        HARLECH COURT PARKING PROHIBITION (5.12.4)

 

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That Schedule 1 of Parking By-law 336-88, be amended to include a No Parking Prohibition on Harlech Court, from Guardsman Road to the West property line of #18 Harlech Court from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with parking being permitted on week-ends.;

 

And that Schedule 1 of Parking By-law 336-88, be amended to include a No Parking Prohibition on the entire cul-de-sac of Harlech Court from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with parking being permitted on week-ends;

 

And that the necessary by-law be approved;

 

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

 

CARRIED

(2/3rd vote to consider was required and obtained)

 

 

(3)        RULAND PROPERTIES INC. (THE REMINGTON GROUP)
PART OF LOTS 8 & 9 , CONCESSION 5, MARKHAM CENTRE
PRECINCT PLAN, DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (SU.01-113921, ZA.01-0113929)(10.5, 10.7)   Weblink

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

That public consultation continue to be part of the Markham Centre development process in the form of the Unionville Coalition, the Markham Centre Advisory Committee, the Markham Centre Steering Committee, environmental assessments, and community information meetings.

 

CARRIED

(2/3rd vote to consider was required and obtained)

 

 

(4)        CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS (12.2.6)

 

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

 

That, on behalf of Council, thanks be extended to members of Council, specifically Regional Councillors Scarpitti and Wong, Councillor Usman, members of the Canada Day Committee, members of staff and all those involved in achieving the exceptional success of the recent Canada Day celebrations.

 

CARRIED

(2/3rd vote to consider was required and obtained)

 

 

 

8.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Council consented to add Communications No. 180-2003 to 190-2003.

 

Council consented to separate Communication 176-2003, and 180-2003.

 

Council consented to separate Communication 178-2003 and consider it as Report No. 48.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

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

 

Received

172-2003         Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters - Forwarding information regarding Bill C-68, the Gun Control Legislation. (13.2)

 

173-2003         Township of Armour - Forwarding a resolution requesting the Ontario Government to set up a Board of Inquiry for the recent outbreak of the disease known as SARS. (13.5.1)

 

174-2003         The Regional Municipality of Durham - Forwarding a letter sent to the Minister of Transport in support of the proposed Airport Zoning Regulations for a possible future airport in the City of Pickering. (13.5.1)

 

175-2003         Ontario Municipal Board - Advising that the appeal by Emery Investment Ltd. for By-laws 2002-252 and 2002-253, zoning application submitted by Michael and Veonica Larkin has been withdrawn. (13.13)

 

180-2003         Toronto & Region Conservation Authority, Ontario Realty Corporation & Rouge Park Alliance - Forwarding objection regarding the designation of heritage buildings in the Little Rouge Creek Corridor. (16.11)

 

CARRIED

 

181-2003         Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Forwarding information regarding the restructuring of police services in Ontario. (13.12.2)

 

182-2003         Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Forwarding information regarding the Bills passed in Ontario during the spring session. (13.12.2)

 

183-2003         Town of Halton Hills - Forwarding a resolution regarding the provincial policy paper entitled "The Road Ahead - A Fair Deal for Municipalities". (13.5.1)

 

184-2003         Transport Canada - Forwarding information regarding the Pickering Airport Site Zoning Regulations. (13.1)

 

185-2003         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding a report entitled "2001 Census Data Update II". (13.4)

 

186-2003         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding a noise policy update study status report. (13.4)

 

Referred to all Members of Council

176-2003         Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Unionville Arms Pub & Grill, 189 Main Street Unionville (Outdoor). (3.21)

 

CARRIED

 

177-2003         Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Ginger & Onion Cuisine, 7131 Kennedy Road, Unit E3-4 (indoor). (3.21)

 

178-2003         Transportation Committee - Minutes dated June 23, 2003. (16.0)

(See Report No. 48)

 

Referred to Commissioner of Community & Fire Services

179-2003         The Regional Municipality of York - Requesting the nine local municipalities to review their collection by-laws and make any necessary amendments, as soon as possible, to ban compostable yard waste to prevent it from being mixed in and collected with disposable solid waste and forwarding information with respect thereto. (13.4)

 

187-2003         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding information regarding the implementation of a Community Safety Zone on Highway No. 7, in the vicinity of St. Patrick's School. (13.4)

 

188-2003         The Regional Municipality of York & Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Forwarding information regarding the Watershed-based Source Protection Plan Framework. (13.4 & 13.12.2)

 

Referred to Commissioner of Corporate Services

189-2003         Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Forwarding information regarding the SARS recovery strategy that includes measures to reimburse municipalities for extraordinary costs for their response to the outbreak. (13.2.5)

 

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services

190-2003         The Unionville Villagers Association - Forwarding objection to the Markham Centre - Ruland Properties Inc. proposal based on concerns outlined in their correspondence. (Report No. 47, Clause 9) (10.5, 10.7)

 

CARRIED

 

9.         OTHER BUSINESS

 

(1)        SURPLUS PROPERTY AND LAND TRANSFER TO REGION
            OF YORK, PART OF LOT 21, CONCESSION 5
            DESIGNATED AS PART 1 AND PART 2 ON REFERENCE PLAN
            65R-26082 COMPRISED OF 645 SQ. METRES IN TOTAL
            ANGUS GLEN COMMUNITY CENTRE
            MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE, MARKHAM (8.5)

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

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 for the lands legally described as Part of Lot 21, Concession 5, designated as Part 1 and Part 2 on Reference Plan 65R-26082, be confirmed.

(Clause 11, Report No. 46, 2003)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        THORNHILL MAIN STREET STUDY (10.8)

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That the staff update regarding the Thornhill Main Street Study be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        THORNHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE (6.6)

 

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That the presentation by staff and the project Architect on the Thornhill Community Centre be received.

 

CARRIED

 

(4)        SERVICING FOR LANDS ON EAST SIDE OF
            HIGHWAY 48, SOUTH OF MARKHAM VILLAGE LIBRARY 10.0)

 

Staff was requested to meet with representatives of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding access and ownership of the lands on the east side of Highway 48, south of Markham Village Library.

 

 

(5)        DESTRUCTION OF TREES - SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
            14^TH AVENUE AND WOODBINE AVENUE (10.0)

 

Council was advised of the recent destruction of trees on the property located on the southeast corner of 14^th Avenue and Woodbine Avenue and the urgent need for a Tree By-law.

 

Staff advised that a strongly worded letter has been forwarded to the property owner.  An update on the status of the Tree By-law will be provided to Development Services Committee on August 25, 2003 and the proposed By-law will be brought forward in Fall, 2003.

 

 

(6)        MILROY SITE - NORTHEAST CORNER OF
            STEELES AVENUE AND REESOR ROAD (10.0)

 

Council was advised of alleged environmentally unfriendly activity on the Milroy site at the northeast corner of Steeles Avenue and Reesor Road.  Staff was requested to investigate the situation and meet with representatives of the First Nations.

 

 

 

10.       BY-LAWS

 

Council consented to add By-laws 2003-246 to 2003-268.

 

Council consented to separate By-laws 2003-245 & 2003-255.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That By-laws 2003-227 to 2003-244 and 2003-246 to 2003-268 be given three readings and enacted.

 

CARRIED

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2003-227    A by-law to authorize the execution of an Amended Agreement of Purchase and Sale between the Town and Bridle Trail Baptist Church Inc. together with the execution of the Transfer of Land to the Bridle Trail Baptist Church Inc. and a Transfer of a parcel of land with 140 feet of frontage on Roy Rainey Avenue to the Wismer Commons Community Developers' Group or their designate for lands legally described as Part of Block 206, Plan 65M-3519.
(Committee of the Whole Motion - July 8, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-228    A by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer/Deed of Land to Unionville Home Society for lands legally described as Part of Block D, Plan 2886, designated as Parts 2, and 3, Plan 65R-21737.
(Clause 3, Report No. 42, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-229    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Greenpark (Wismer Commons Community) - Lots 53 to 66, Plan 65M-3633).

 

BY-LAW 2003-230    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Forest Bay Homes Ltd., east side of Markham Road and north of Steeles Avenue - Lots 1 to 25, 31 to 57, 63 to 93, Plan 65M-3669).

 

BY-LAW 2003-231    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Laurier Homes - Blocks 67 to 73, Plan 65M-3601).

 

BY-LAW 2003-232    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Brawley Manor Corporation - Lots 5 to 21 and 33 to 38, Plan 65M-3639 and Lots 15 to 21, Plan 65M-3640).

 

BY-LAW 2003-233    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Emery Homes - Williamstown Phase 4 - Lots 2 to 7, Blocks 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, Plan 65M-3632).

 

BY-LAW 2003-234    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Forest Bay Homes Ltd., west side of Markham Road and south of Highglen Avenue - Block 44 and 35, Plan 65M-3425).

 

BY-LAW 2003-235    A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Part of Lots 6 & 7, Concession 4, being Part 2, Plan 65R-10577 - Rodick Road).

 

BY-LAW 2003-236    A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Part of Block 197, Plan 65M-3487, designated as Parts 7 to 10, Plan 65R-26110 and Part of Block 6, Plan 65M-3489, designated as Part 11, Plan 65R-26110 - Roy Rainey Avenue; Part of Block 218, Plan 65M-3515, designated as Parts 4 and 5, Plan 65R-26110 - Wingrove Street; Part of Block 218, Plan 65M-3515, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, and 6, Plan 65R-26110 - Dogwood Street; Part of Block 26, Plan 65M-3488, designated as Part 1, Plan 65R-26073 - Edward Jeffreys Avenue).

 

BY-LAW 2003-237    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 165-80, as amended (3170497 Canada Inc. (GWL Reality Advisors), 11, 15, 19 & 27 Allstate Parkway & 80 Frontenac Drive - To permit a day nursery in one of the four existing office buildings on the site).
(Clause 11, Report No. 40, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-238    A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or Architectural Value or interest (The Josephus Reesor Tenant House, 7447 9th Line).
(Clause 9, Report No. 3, 2002)

 

BY-LAW 2003-239    A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or Architectural Value or interest (The Josephus Reesor House, 7449 9th Line).
(Clause 9, Report No. 3, 2002)

 

BY-LAW 2003-240    A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or Architectural Value or interest (The James Bowman House, 4165 19th Avenue).
(Clause 2, Report No. 27, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-241    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (E. Manson Investments Ltd., Zureit Holdings Ltd. and Crestglade Investments Ltd., southwest corner of Bur Oak Avenue and McCowan Road - To remove the (H) Hold provision).

 

BY-LAW 2003-242    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 165-80, as amended (Woodside II & III Developments Inc., 3075 and part of 3083 Highway No. 7 East - To remove the (H) Hold provision).

 

BY-LAW 2003-243    A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between Michael Bradshaw and the Town of Markham together with the transfer/deed of land and any other required closing documentation (Relocation of the Udell-Hamilton House, Lot 37, Plan 65M-2761).
(Clause 1, Report No. 42, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-244    A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between Gregory Knight and Tara Cooke and the Town of Markham together with the transfer/deed of land and any other required closing documentation (Relocation of The Peter G. Mustard House, Lot 28, 65M-2761).
(Clause 4, Report No. 42, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-246    A by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer of Easement to Margaret Lee for the installation of a private sanitary sewer line over lands legally described as Part of Block 39, Plan 65M-2761, designated as Part 1, Plan 65R-to be deposited.
(Clause 13, Report No. 46, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-247    A by-law to provide for reduced hours of voting for institutions and retirement homes (St. Lukes Lodge, Union Villa, Sunrise Assisted Care and The Woodhaven - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
(Clause 14, Report No. 46, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-248    A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3297 as public highways of the Town of Markham (Eastpine Kennedy-Streets Limited and Ricenberg Development Limited, Block 16, Plan 65M-2109 and Part of Lot 2, Concession 5 - Eastpine Drive, Merry Brook Lane, Clayton Drive, Whistler Drive & Beechgrove Crescent).
(Clause 2, Report No. 47, 2003

 

BY-LAW 2003-249    A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3251 as public highways of the Town of Markham (Mattamy (Unionville) Inc., Part of Lot 20, Concession 6 - Castlemore Avenue, William Berczy Boulevard, Majestic Drive, Drawbridge Drive, Saxony Drive, Winston Castle Drive, Lancelot Lane and Trojan Crescent).
(Clause 2, Report No. 47, 2003

 

BY-LAW 2003-250    A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71 (Plans 65M-3297 and 65M-3251 - To include compulsory stops).
(Clause 2, Report No, 47, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-251    A by-law to amend Speed By-law 105-71 (Plans 65M-3297 and 65M-3251 - To limit the speed of 40 km per hour).
(Clause 2, Report No, 47, 2003k

 

BY-LAW 2003-252    A by-law to amend Parking By-law 336-88 (Plans 65M-3297 and 65M-3251 - To prohibit parking).
(Clause 2, Report No, 47, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-253      A by-law to amend By-law 2001-53, being a by-law to prohibit and regulate the placing or dumping of fill or the alteration of the grade of land (To restrict filling on "Agricultural" zoned lands to a maximum depth of 600 mm).
(Clause 3, Report No. 47, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-254      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Angus Glen Developments, East Village, south side of Major Mckenzie Drive, west of Kennedy Road, Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession 5 - To change the development standards related to encroachment of stairs into the required front yards).
(Clause 13, Report No. 47, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-255      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 1767, as amended (Townhomes of Thornhill Village Inc, 300 John Street - To permit a mix of medium and high density residential and commercial redevelopment).
(Committee of the Whole Motion - July 8, 2003)
                                                                                                  CARRIED
                                                                Councillor K. Usman abstained

 

BY-LAW 2003-256      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Wykland Estates Inc. (Mattamy Homes), 19TM-030003 (Phase 1) - To delete the subject lands from the area Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended so that they can be incorporated into Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended to accommodate the proposed residential Plan of Subdivision).
(Committee of the Whole Motion - July 8, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-257      A by-law to amend Zoning By-laws 177-96 and 28-97, as amended (Wykland Estates Inc. (Mattamy Homes), 19TM-030003 (Phase 1) - To accommodate the proposed residential Plan of Subdivision).
(Committee of the Whole Motion - July 8, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-258      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Cornell Rouge Development Corporation (Madison Homes/Forest Hill Homes), 19TM-030006 (Phase 1) - To delete the subject lands from the area Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended so that they can be incorporated into Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended to accommodate the proposed residential Plan of Subdivision).
(Committee of the Whole Motion - July 8, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-259      A by-law to amend Zoning By-laws 177-96 and 28-97, as amended (Cornell Rouge Development Corporation (Madison Homes/Forest Hill Homes), 19TM-030006 (Phase 1) - To accommodate the proposed residential Plan of Subdivision).
(Committee of the Whole Motion - July 8, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-260    A by-law to amend Fence by-law 277-97 (To permit 1.8 m (6 feet) high rear yard fences for corner lots in residential zones subject to: a maximum 1.8 m (6 feet) of open lattice OR a maximum of 1.52 m (5 feet) of solid panel, commencing from the ground, with a maximum 0.3 m (1 foot) of open latticework at the top of the fence).
(Committee of the Whole Motion - July 8, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-261    A by-law to adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 114 (Wismer Markham Developments Inc., 9650 Highway No. 48, Concession 7, Part Lots 18 & 19 - To permit shopping centre uses).
(Committee of the Whole Motion - July 8, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-262    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Highway 48 Major Commercial Zone - To delete the subject lands from By-law 304-87, as amended, so that they may be incorporated into By-law 177-96 to permit shopping centre, residential and mixed-use developments).
(Committee of the Whole Motion - July 8, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-263    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Highway 48 Major Commercial Zone - To permit shopping centre, residential and mixed-use developments).
(Committee of the Whole Motion - July 8, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-264    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Cloverwood Estates Inc., 7677 McCowan Road, Part of Lot 4, Concession 7 - To delete the subject lands from the area Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended so that they can be incorporated into Zoning By-law 90-81, as amended to permit 29 single-dwellings).
(Committee of the Whole Motion - July 8, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-265    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Cloverwood Estates Inc., 7677 McCowan Road, Part of Lot 4, Concession 7 - To permit 29 single-dwellings).
(Committee of the Whole Motion - July 8, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-266    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Pam Grey Holding Inc., north of 16th Avenue & east of Highway 48, Lots 1 to 12, Blocks 28 to 33, Plan 65M-3662 and Lots 1 to 12 and 16 to 19, Blocks 37, 38, 39, 42, 45, 48, 49, 50 & 51, Plan 65M-3663)

 

BY-LAW 2003-267    A by-law to amend By-law 2002-178, being a by-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (To appoint William Wiles, Krystal Strong, Laura Finlay, Michael Kee, Colin Easson, Michael Craven and Michael Kosch).

 

BY-LAW 2003-268    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Solo Development and Solar Builders (Abidien Inc.), 19TM-99021, south side of Castan Avenue and west of Kennedy Road - To remove the (H) Hold provision).

 

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole in-camera to discuss a confidential personnel matter.

 

CARRIED

 

Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That Council rise from Committee of the Whole in-camera without reporting.

 

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That By-law 2003-245 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2003-245    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of July 8, 2003.
(Council Meeting No. 16, 2003)

 

CARRIED

 

 

11.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

CARRIED

 

Council adjourned at 10:45 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

___________________________________        ___________________________________

SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK                    DON COUSENS, MAYOR

 

(Signed)