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                                                                                                                 2002-10-1 -7:00 p.m.

COUNCIL MINUTES  Council Chamber, Civic Centre

Meeting No. 16

 

(Canada Room)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

ROLL CALL

Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell (5:20 p.m.), Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero (5:15 p.m.), Councillor J. Virgilio (5:15 p.m.), Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)

 

Regrets

Mayor D. Cousens, Councillor K. Usman. (2)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

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

 

(1)        York Catholic District School Board Capital Projects (13.6.2)

(2)        Region of York 16th Avenue Sewer - Dewatering Issue (5.5)

(3)        Firefighters' Calendar Sponsorship (12.2.6)

(4)        Spirit of Life Art Exhibition & Fundraising Banquet (12.2.6)

(5)        First Annual Unionville Gala (12.2.6)

(6)        Committee Appointments (16.24)

 

CARRIED

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on October 1, 2002 at 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre.  Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti presided.

 

(Council Chambers)

COUNCIL

 

ROLL CALL

Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (12)

 

Regrets

Mayor D. Cousens.


 

STAFF

J. Baird, Acting Commissioner of Development Services

B. Cribbett, Treasurer

J. Harrison, Acting Town Clerk

D. McClean, Fire Chief

P. Miller, Acting Manager, Secretariat Services

B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant

R. Robinson, Town Solicitor

J. Sales, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services

A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

M.F. Turner, Commissioner of Development Services

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

None declared.

 

 

 

2.         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

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

 

(1)        YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
            CAPITAL PROJECT LIST 2002-2005 (13.6.2)

 

That the presentation by Bryce Eldridge, Superintendent of Plant, and Dan McCowell, Senior Manager of Administrative Services, York Catholic District School Board, regarding the Board's Capital Strategy, be received.

 


 

(2)        REGION OF YORK, 16TH AVENUE SEWER
            DEWATERING ISSUE (5.5)

 

That the presentation by Paul Jankowski, Director of Transportation, Design and Construction Branch, Region of York addressing concerns raised at the September 24, 2002 Development Services Committee meeting regarding the dewatering issue in connection with the Region of York 16th Avenue sewer project, be received and the communication plan be endorsed.

 

 

(3)        FIREFIGHTERS' CALENDAR SPONSORSHIP (12.2.6)

 

That the request to sponsor the York Region Firefighters' Calendar, be approved;

 

And that the sponsorship funding level be in the amount of $1,000.00 as per Council policy to be charged to the 2002 grant budget;

 

And further that a one time grant in the amount of $4,000.00 be approved, such grant to be charged to a budget as determined by the CAO.

 

 

(4)        SPIRIT OF LIFE ART EXHIBITION & FUNDRAISING
            BANQUET - OCTOBER 27, 2002 (12.2.6)

 

That the Town of Markham purchase one corporate table of ten (10) for the Spirit of Life Art Exhibition and Fundraising Banquet to be held on October 27, 2002 at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto at the cost of $1,000 to be charged to account No. 840 8415840.

 

 

(5)        FIRST ANNUAL UNIONVILLE GALA
            MARKHAM THEATRE - NOVEMBER 6, 2002 (12.2.6)

 

That the request for Councillors to purchase tickets for the First Annual Unionville Gala to be held at the Markham Theatre on November 6, 2002, be received.

 

 

(6)        2002 ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESIGNATION (16.24)

 

Markham Race Relations Committee

That the resignation of Dr. Jeffrey Brown from the Markham Race Relations Committee be received with regret;

 

And that a letter of thanks be forwarded to Dr. Brown for his considerable contribution to the committee and to the youth of the Town of Markham;


 

And that the vacancy not be filled until vacancies in all of the advisory committees are considered later in the year.

 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MINUTES
            - SEPTEMBER 17, 2002

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on September 17, 2002, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         PRESENTATIONS

 

(1)        ONTARIO PROFESSIONAL PLANNERS INSTITUTE
            EXCELLENCE IN PLANNING AWARD (12.2.6)

 

The Commissioner of Development Services presented the Ontario Professional Planners Institute Excellence in Planning Award in the area of communications and public education to Members of Council for the Great Transportation Debate.

 

 


 

5(a)      REPORT NO. 47 - COMMUNITY SERVICES & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clause (1) and (2).

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That Report No. 47 - Community Services & Environment Committee be received and adopted.

 

September 16, 2002

 

(1)        LOCATION AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN
            PROPOSED MUSEUM RECEPTION CENTRE (6.7)

 

That the presentations by Alan Wolfe, Project Consultant, Linda Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Development, and Jeff Weatherston, Sears and Russell Architects regarding the proposed location and preliminary building design of the Museum Reception Centre, be received;

 

And that the direction being taken by the Building Steering Committee for the proposed Museum Reception Centre be endorsed, in principle.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (13.2)

 

That the letter dated July 2, 2002 from the Toronto & Regional Conservation Authority containing a resolution with respect to the Earth Charter, be received and endorsed and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be so advised.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

            Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

            That Clause (2) be amended to add the following to the end of the paragraph:

 

            "…and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be so advised."

 

CARRIED

 


 

(3)        TOWN OF MONO
            COMMERCIAL PERMITS TO TAKE WATER (13.5.2)

 

That the letter dated August 1, 2002 from the Town of Mono requesting support of a resolution pertaining to commercial permits to take water, be received and endorsed.

 

 

(4)        MUNICIPALITY OF LEAMINGTON
            ENVIRONMENTAL COMPENSATION FUND (12.2.6)

 

That the letter dated August 1, 2002 from the Municipality of Leamington, requesting support of a resolution with respect to re-establishing an Environmental Compensation Fund, be received and endorsed.

 

 

(5)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES & ENVIRONMENT
            COMMITTEE MEETING – SEPTEMBER 16, 2002 (16.0)

 

That the Community Services & Environment Committee minutes dated September 16, 2002 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

5(b)      REPORT NO. 48 - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clause (4).

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That Report No. 48 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.

 

September 23, 2002

 

(1)        LONG TERM DISABILITY FUNDING (11.0)

 

That the Town of Markham adopt a self-insured "administrative services only" (ASO) arrangement for its long-term disability benefit (LTD) effective October 1, 2002;

 

And that the Town of Markham establish a reserve fund for the purposes of accumulating funds to pay for all long term disability benefits and associated administration expenses;


 

And that an amount equal to the current premiums budget for long term disability coverage, be remitted to the reserve fund, in order to provide funding for the self-insurance of the benefit;

 

And further that the Town of Markham, as a member of the York Region Umbrella Group, engage the services of an insurance carrier to provide third party administration of the long term disability benefit on an administration services basis only (ASO).

 

 

(2)        VARLEY MCKAY ART FOUNDATION (6.9)

 

That Council receive the report "Amount Due from Frederick Horsman Varley-McKay Art Foundation", dated September 23, 2002;

 

And that the Town fund the outstanding construction balance for the Frederick Horsman Varley-McKay Art Gallery of $141,546.00 from a 2001 provision set up for this purpose.

 

 

(3)        HUMBOLD PROPERTIES LIMITED - RESIDENTIAL
            SUBDIVISION PLAN 65M-3594 - RELEASE OF UNDERLYING
            SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - LEGAL FILE NO. 02 0817 PW 0060 (10.7)

 

That a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the partial release of the Swan Lake Subdivision Agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

(By-law 2002-216)

 

 

(4)        PROVINCIAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES - 2001 (7.0)

 

That Council receive the report entitled "Provincial Performance Measures for the year 2001" dated September 23, 2002;

 

And that staff publish the 21 mandatory Provincial Performance Measures on the Town of Markham website;

 

And that Council approve the release of additional efficiency and effectiveness measures in a manner similar to that of the mandatory Provincial Performance Measures;


 

*  And further that staff be directed to comply with the legislation and not spend any additional time developing comparisons with other municipalities.

 

______________________________________________________________________________

 

*  Amended by Council at its meeting held on October 15, 2002 to include the following words in the last paragraph after the words "…be directed to…":

            "…expend resources only sufficient to…"

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

(See following recorded vote)

            Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong

            Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

            That Clause (4) be amended to add the following paragraph:

 

            "And further that staff be directed to comply with the legislation and not spend any additional time developing comparisons with other municipalities."

 

CARRIED

 

YEAS:             Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik. (7)

 

NAYS:             Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (5)

 

ABSENT:        Mayor D. Cousens. (1)

 

 

(5)        NEW FIRE STATION 92, 10 RIVIERA DRIVE  (7.0)

 

That the Markham Fire and Emergency Services Department be authorized to proceed to the tender process for the construction of a new fire station 92 at 10 Riviera Drive;

 

And that plan (#P-1B, 10,800 sq. ft.) be approved as the principle design for the building with the apparatus bays for York Emergency Medical Services and Markham Fire and Emergency Services being the joining feature;

 

And that staff report back to Council for the award of the contract to construct the new fire station;

 

And that any funding shortfall be offset by an additional transfer to Capital for tax based funding.

 


 

(6)        CAPITAL BUDGET CONTROL POLICY (7.5 & 2.1)

 

That Council approve the proposed Capital Budget Control Policy;

 

And that staff apply the principles of the Capital Budget Control Policy to the outstanding capital projects and report back to Finance and Administrative Committee on October 21st with recommendations as per the policy.

 

 

(7)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
            COMMITTEE MEETING – SEPTEMBER 23, 2002 (16.0)

 

That the Finance & Administrative Committee minutes dated September 23, 2002 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

5(c)      REPORT NO. 49 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (3) and (7).

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That Report No. 49 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

September 24, 2002

 

(1)        CORE NET GLOBAL SUMMIT, TORONTO, MAY 3 - 7, 2003 (10.16)

 

That Council approve the Town’s participation as a “Copper Sponsor” at the Toronto CoreNet Global Summit at a cost of $5,000, and a membership in CoreNet, with a membership fee of $450;

 

And that this be funded from the 2002 Economic Development Budget account number 610-998-5808.

 


 

(2)        ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIONS (REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65M-3249,
65M-3256, 65M-3036, 65R-17570, 65M-3178, 65M-3179, 65R-19662,
65R-19658, AND PART 5, 65R-19503 (10.7)

 

That the services in Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3249 65M-3256, 65M-3036, 65R-17570, 65M-3178, 65M-3179 65R-19662, 65R-19658 and part 5, 65R-19503 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 Speed By-law # 105-71, by including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour to 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 2002-217 to 2002-226)

 

 

(3)        EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAND
ACQUISITION FUND AND ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES
FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY FUND (MI.44) (8.6)

 

That the staff report entitled “Evaluation Criteria for the Environmental Land Acquisition Fund and Administration Guidelines for the Environmental Sustainability Fund”, dated September 24, 2002, be received;

 

And that Council approve the Evaluation Criteria for the Management of the Environmental Land Acquisition Fund;

 

And that Council approve the formation of the Environmental Land Acquisition Committee and appoint two or more Council representatives to the Committee;

 

And that Council approve the Administration Guidelines for the Management of  the Environmental Sustainability Fund;


 

And that Council approve the formation of the Environmental Sustainability Committee and appoint two or more Council representatives to the Committee;

 

And that the Commissioner of Community Services, the Commissioner of Development Services and the Town Solicitor appoint staff to the Environmental Land Acquisition and Environmental Sustainability Committees and the Commissioner of Corporate Services appoint staff to the Environmental Land Acquisition Committee;

 

And that the request by Markham Conservation Committee for project funding be referred to the Environmental Sustainability Committee for consideration and recommendation to Council for Town funding of priority projects under the Environmental Sustainability Fund;

 

And that the Finance Department set up two separate interest-bearing reserve accounts for the Environmental Land Acquisition Fund and Environmental Sustainability Fund;

 

And further, that Regional Councillors Scarpitti and Wong, and Councillors McKelvey and Shapero be appointed to the Environmental Land Acquisition Committee;

 

And that Regional Councillor Wong and Councillors Shapero and Heath be appointed to the Environmental Sustainability Committee;

 

And further that staff be directed to explore and report back on options for replenishing and sustaining the Environmental Land Acquisition and Environmental Sustainability funds.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

            Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

            That Clause (3), Report No. 49 be amended to add the following to paragraph 6:

 

            "and the Commissioner of Corporate Services appoint staff to the Environmental Land Acquisition Committee"

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        CODE OF CONDUCT FOR BUILDING OFFICIALS  (10.13)

 

That the revised "Code of Conduct for Building Officials" be endorsed.

 


 

(5)        TENSTONE DEVELOPMENTS INC. NORTH-WEST CORNER
OF HIGHWAY 7 AND TOWN CENTRE BOULEVARD
ZONING AMENDMENT FOR TEMPORARY INFO / SALES CENTRE
(ZA 02 112446) (10.5)

 

That the correspondence from Wing Yau, Antony Leung, Shirley Fung, and William Chan, in objection to the proposed Temporary Zoning By-law amendment submitted by Tenstone Developments Inc., File ZA 02-112446, be received;

 

And that the Development Services Commission report dated August 26, 2002, entitled "Tenstone Developments Inc., North-West Corner of Highway 7 and Town Centre Boulevard Zoning Amendment for Temporary Information Center (ZA 02-112446)" be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 24th , 2002 with respect to the proposed amendments to By-law 165-80, be received; 

 

And that the application by Tenstone Development Inc. to amend By-law 165-80, be approved;

 

And further that the proposed amendment to By-law 165-80, be enacted without further notice.

(By-law 2002-227)

 

 

(6)        VALORE INVESTMENTS GROUP INC., 5680 14TH AVENUE
REZONING TO PERMIT MULTI-TENANT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
AND A COMMERCIAL BUILDING (ZA. 02-106948) (10.5)

 

That the Development Services Commission report dated June 4, 2002, entitled "Valore Investments Group Inc. Application to rezone the property at 5680 14th Avenue to Business Corridor, to permit the construction of a multi-tenant industrial building and a commercial building (ZA 02 106948)" be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 24th , 2002 with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 108-81 be received; 

 

And that the application by Valore Investments Group Inc. to amend By-law 108-81, be approved;

 

And further that the proposed amendment to By-law 108-81 be enacted without further notice.

 

 

(7)        GIUSEPPINA DIMARTINO, 8971 WOODBINE AVENUE
ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A SPA (ZA 02 109618) (10.5)

 

That the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 24th , 2002 with respect to "Giuseppina Dimartino, Application for zoning amendment to permit a health and beauty spa at 8971 Woodbine Avenue (ZA 02 109618)", be received;

 

And that the application by Giuseppina Dimartino to amend By-law 19-94, be approved;

 

And that the proposed amendment to By-law 19-94 be enacted without further notice.


 

(8)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
            COMMITTEE MEETING – SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 (16.0)

 

That the Development Services Committee minutes dated September 24, 2002 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6.         MOTIONS

 

Council consented to add Motions (1), (2) and (3).

 

(1)        ONTARIO PROFESSIONAL PLANNERS INSTITUTE
            EXCELLENCE IN PLANNING AWARD (12.2.6)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the Ontario Professional Planners Institute Excellence in Planning Award in the area of communications and public education for the Great Transportation Debate, be received;

 

And that congratulations be forwarded to the Commissioner of Development Services and all staff involved in this initiative.

 

CARRIED

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

 

 

(2)        REVIEW OF MARKHAM FENCE
            BY-LAW NO. 277-97 (10.0)

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

That the following motion be referred to staff for a memorandum report and map to the October 8, 2002 Development Services Committee meeting:

 

            "Whereas a number of homes in the Cornell community face onto 9th Line across the Golden Jubilee Greenway, and back onto either a lane (Milroy Lane or Winkler's Lane) or a local road (Pascoe Drive, Cornell Common Road or Riverlands Avenue), and


 

            Whereas the Town of Markham Fence By-law 277-97, as it applies to the Cornell community, permits fences within front yards to be 1.2 metres (4 feet) high and within rear yards to be 1.8 metres (6 feet) high, and

 

            Whereas the Fence By-law defines the yard facing 9th Line as the front yard for those homes which back onto a lane, but as the rear yard for those homes which back onto a local road, and

 

            Whereas 1.8 metre fences would not be appropriate in a yard facing 9th across the Golden Jubilee Greenway, and

 

            Whereas Ward 5 Councillor Heath has consulted with the effected residents and has reached a general consensus with them that fence heights should be restricted to 1.2 metres (4 feet) in the yard adjoining 9th Line and 1.5 metres (5 feet) in the yard adjoining the lane or local road;

 

            Now therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to prepare the required amendment to the Fence By-law 277-97 for consideration by Council at its meeting October 15, 2002;

 

            And that the affected residents be notified of Council's intent."

 

CARRIED

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

 

 

(3)        REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
            UNIFORM FORTIFICATION BY-LAW (13.4)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

That Superintendent Don Kirk, York Regional Police 5 Division, be invited to the October 15, 2002 Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the proposed uniform Fortification By-law and process which would be common to all area municipalities, the marijuana grow operations and any other issues of concern.

 

CARRIED

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

 

 


 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Council consented to separate Communications No. 278-2002, 280-2002, and 281-2002.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

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

 

Received

266-2002         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding comments sent to the City of Toronto regarding the draft Toronto Official Plan. (13.4)

 

267-2002         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding information regarding pits and quarries - fines for illegal filling. (13.4)

 

268-2002         Ministry of the Environment - Advising of the ministry's new Drinking Water Information System (DWIS) and requesting the participation of municipalities. (13.2)

 

269-2002         Anita Leung - Forwarding objection to the zoning by-law amendment application submitted by Tenstone Developments Inc., north-west corner of Highway 7 and Town Centre Boulevard to permit a temporary information centre. (10.5)
(Clause 5, Report No. 49, 2002)

 

 

Referred to all Members of Council

270-2002         Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Municipal Information Form for Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill, 5070 Highway No. 7 East. (indoor & outdoor areas). (3.21)

 

271-2002         Proclamation - Month of October, 2002 - Toastmaster Month. (3.4)

 

272-2002         Proclamation - October 28 to November 3, 2002 - Markham Stouffville Hospital Week. (3.4)

 

273-2002         Proclamation - October 14 to 20, 2002 - Canada's Citizenship Week. (3.4)

 

274-2002         Proclamation - October 2, 2002 - International Walk to School Day (IWALK). (3.4)

 

275-2002         Proclamation - October 14 to 20, 2002 - Hospice Awareness Week. (3.4)


 

276-2002         Proclamation - Mental Illness Awareness Week - October 6 to 12, 2002. (3.4)

 

277-2002         Proclamation - McHappy Day - November 20, 2002. (3.4)

 

 

Referred to the Commissioner of Development Services

278-2002         Rouge Park Alliance - Forwarding a resolution requesting its partner municipalities, including the Town of Markham, to ensure that they do not adopt any Official Plan Amendments (OPAs) to expand urban boundaries in the Rouge Watershed, until the municipality has adopted OPAs incorporating the Rouge North Management Plan into its Official Plan. (10.0)

 

 

Referred to the Director of Engineering

279-2002         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding information regarding a "U-Turn" prohibition for eastbound traffic at the signalized intersection of Highway 7 and Montgomery Court. (13.4)

 

 

Referred to the Town Clerk

280-2002         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding information and requesting comment on the draft model by-law as the basis for a uniform Fortification By-law common to all area municipalities. (13.4)       See Motion (3)

 

 

Referred to the Director of Street Services

281-2002         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding the 2003 user rates for water/wastewater and solid waste services. (13.4)

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

8.         OTHER BUSINESS

 

Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That Clause (1), Other Business be received and adopted.

 

(1)        139 MAIN STREET - THE PLANING MILL, UNIONVILLE (8.5 & 7.0)

 

Whereas on March 18, 2002 a resolution was passed at the Finance and Administrative In-camera meeting to provide that the proceeds from the sale of the land known as the Planing Mill be deposited into the Environmental land Acquisition Reserve/Trust Fund;

 

Now therefore be it resolved that the proceeds from the sale of the land known as the Planing Mill, municipally known as 139 Main Street, Unionville, be deposited into the Environmental Land Acquisition Reserve/Trust Fund.

 

CARRIED

 

 

9.         BY-LAWS

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

That By-laws 2002-216 to 2002-228 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2002-216    A by-law to authorize the execution of a Partial Release of the Swan Lake Markham Community Ltd. subdivision agreement for lands legally described as Part of Block 14, Plan 65M-3101, designated as Parts 1 and 3, Plan 65R-24840.
(Clause 3, Report No. 48, 2002)

 

BY-LAW 2002-217    A by-law to amend Speed By-law 105-71, as amended (65M-3249 65M-3256, 65M-3036, 65R-17570, 65M-3178, 65M-3179 65R-19662, 65R-19658 and part 5, 65R-19503 - To provide a maximum speed of 40 kilometres per hour)
(Clause 2, Report No. 49, 2002)

 


 

BY-LAW 2002-218    A by-law to amend Speed By-law 105-71, as amended (65M-3249 65M-3256, 65M-3036, 65R-17570, 65M-3178, 65M-3179 65R-19662, 65R-19658 and part 5, 65R-19503 - To provide a maximum speed of 50 kilometres per hour)
(Clause 2, Report No. 49, 2002)

 

BY-LAW 2002-219    A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71, as amended (65M-3249 65M-3256, 65M-3036, 65R-17570, 65M-3178, 65M-3179 65R-19662, 65R-19658 and part 5, 65R-19503 - To provide compulsory stop)
(Clause 2, Report No. 49, 2002)

 

BY-LAW 2002-220    A by-law to establish a street being Part of Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 20, 21, 22 and 23, Registered Plan 2440, designated as Parts 1, 3 and 19, Plan 65R-17570 - Chiavatti Drive.
(Clause 2, Report No. 49, 2002)

 

BY-LAW 2002-221    A by-law to establish the streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3249 as public highways (Glitter Development Corp.), Part of Lot 6, Concession 8 - Horstman Street, Vogue Street and Clandfield Street.
(Clause 2, Report No. 49, 2002)

 

BY-LAW 2002-222    A by-law to establish the streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3256 as public highways (Indio Construction Inc.), Lots 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, and Part of Lots 7 and 13, Plan 65M-2230 - Whistler Court, Eastpine Drive, Blackcomb Gate and Symphony Gate.
(Clause 2, Report No. 49, 2002)

 

BY-LAW 2002-223    A by-law to establish the streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3036 as public highways (Cedar-Erin Developments Inc.), Part of Lots 16 and 17 - Oakhaven Drive, Rowland Court, Tea Rose Street, Reansbury Crescent and Calvert Road.
(Clause 2, Report No. 49, 2002)

 

BY-LAW 2002-224    A by-law to establish the streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3178 as public highways (1147389 Ontario Limited In Trust), Part of Lot 9 - Laneway, Avoca Drive, Castan Avenue, Garcia Street, Gaudette Street, Ray Street and Valentina Drive.
(Clause 2, Report No. 49, 2002)

 

BY-LAW 2002-225    A by-law to establish the streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3179 as public highways (1147389 Ontario Limited In Trust), Part of Lot 9 - Annina Crescent, Piera Gardens, Castan Avenue, Sabiston Drive and Octavian Court.
(Clause 2, Report No. 49, 2002)

 


 

BY-LAW 2002-226    A by-law to establish a street being Part of Lot 9, Concession 6 designated as Parts 1 to 9, both inclusive and 13 to 17, both inclusive on Plan 65R-19662, and Parts 1,2,3,8,9,10,11,12, on Plan 65R-19658 - South Unionville Avenue.
(Clause 2, Report No. 49, 2002)

 

BY-LAW 2002-227    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 165-80, as amended (Tridel Circa (Tenstone Developments Inc.), Blocks 3, 4 & 5 of Registered Plan 65M-2503 - To allow a temporary information Centre)
(Clause 5, Report No. 49, 2002)

 

BY-LAW 2002-228    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of October 1, 2002.
(Council Meeting No. 16, 2002)

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

10.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

CARRIED

Council adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TOWN CLERK                                                          CHAIR

 

(Signed)

 

 

 

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