October 13, 2009
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting No. 14
ROLL CALL
Mayor F.
Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor
C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor L.
Kanapathi, Councillor A. Chiu.
ABSENT
Regional
Councillor J. Jones.
STAFF
J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services
B. Librecz,
Commissioner of Community and Fire Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
L. Riegel, Assistant Town Solicitor
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
K. Kitteringham, Town Clerk
Andrew Brouwer, Deputy Clerk
J. Wong, Technology Support
Specialist
D. Flaherty,
Manager, Strategic Communications
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on October
13, 2009 at 7:05
p.m. in the
Council Chamber, Civic Centre. Mayor F.
Scarpitti presided.
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
(1) Councillor
C. Moretti disclosed an interest with respect to Item No. 1, Report No. 60
(16th and McCowan Holdings Limited), as her son works for Fieldgate Homes, and
did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question
of the approval of such matter.
2. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 29, 2009
Minutes
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the
Minutes of the Council Meeting held on September 29, 2009, be adopted.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS
(1) UNITED WAY OF YORK REGION
2008 CHEQUE PRESENTATION AND
2009 CAMPAIGN PRESENTATION
(12.2.6)
Mr. Daniele
Zanotti, CEO, United Way
of York Region, provided a brief overview of the 2009 Fundraising Campaign.
Ms. Kimberley
Kitteringham, Town Clerk and Chair of the 2008 Town of Markham United Way Employee Fundraising Campaign,
presented a cheque in the amount of $94,338 to Mr. Zanotti.
Ms. Nancy Marchant, Senior Human Resources
Consultant and Chair of the 2009 Town of Markham
United Way Employee Fundraising Campaign, outlined
some of the events that will be taking place at the Town of Markham.
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That Council thank Ms. Kimberley Kitteringham, Town Clerk and Chair of the 2008 Town of
Markham United Way Employee Fundraising Campaign, Ms. Nancy Marchant, Senior
Human Resources Consultant and Chair of the 2009 Town of Markham United Way
Employee Fundraising Campaign and all Town staff for their efforts on the Town of
Markham United Way Employee Fundraising Campaign.
CARRIED
(2) GERMAN
PIONEERS DAY PRESENTATION (12.2.6)
Council at its meeting held
on September 29, 2009
proclaimed October 13, 2009
as “German Pioneers Day” in the Town of Markham.
Mr. Lorne Smith, Town
Historian, provided a brief history of the "German Pioneers Day" and the contribution of the early German pioneers to
the culture and economy of Markham. Mr. Smith introduced representatives
from the local heritage organizations, including:
- Robert Shank, Chair, Markham Berczy Settlers Association
- Betty Burkholder, Reesor Family in Canada
- Christian Klein, Historical Society of
Mechlenburg Upper Canada Inc.
- Jim Monkman, York Chapter, Pennsylvania German Folklore
Society of Ontario
- Gerhard Schickedanz, Bethesda Lutheran
Church
Ms. Christian Klein
of Historical Society of Mechlenburg Upper Canada Inc. presented a declaration scroll
to Mr. Smith. The declaration
is by King George the Third, as issued by Governor Guy Lord Docrchester in 1788,
establishing four districts west of Quebec:
Luneburg, Mecklenburg, Nassau
and Hesse. These districts were later changed to Upper
Canada by 1792 when Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe arrived.
Ms. Klein also presented
a copy of the German-Canadian Yearbook to Mayor F. Scarpitti. The yearbook was published in 1992 by the
Historical Society of Mecklenburg Upper Canada.
Moved by Deputy Mayor
J. Heath
Seconded by Regional
Councillor G. Landon
That Council
recognize and thank the many efforts of the organizers of the "German
Pioneers Day".
CARRIED
__________________________
Moved by
Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
That Council consider
the item regarding nomination of the David Dunlap Observatory immediately
following Presentation Item Nos. (1) and (2).
(See Item No.
3, Report No. 60 for Council's resolution on this matter)
CARRIED
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(3) TOWN
INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
TO THE HAMLET OF VICTORIA SQUARE PRESENTATION (10.3)
Mr. Jim Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services Commission, provided a brief overview of
the proposed Town Initiated Official Plan Amendment to the Hamlet of Victoria
Square and responded to questions from Members of Council on same.
(Item No. 2,
Report No. 60)
4. DELEGATIONS
Council
consented to add Delegations (1) to (6).
(1) Ms.
Elena Bevilacqua, Cesaroni Holdings Ltd., addressed Council with respect to the
proposed Town Initiate Official Plan Amendment to the Hamlet of Victoria Square,
and spoke in opposition to the proposed recommendation. (10.3)
(Item No. 2, Report No. 60)
(2) Michael
Davis addressed Council with respect to the proposed Town Initiate Official
Plan Amendment to the Hamlet of Victoria Square, and spoke in support of the
proposed recommendation. (10.3)
(Item No. 2, Report No. 60)
(3) Margarita
Leventis addressed Council with respect to the proposed Town Initiate Official
Plan Amendment to the Hamlet of Victoria Square, and spoke in support of the
proposed recommendation. (10.3)
(Item No. 2, Report No. 60)
(4) Matthew
McKinlay addressed Council with respect to the proposed Town Initiate Official
Plan Amendment to the Hamlet of Victoria Square, and spoke in support of the
proposed recommendation. (10.3)
(Item No. 2, Report No. 60)
(5) Nancy
Brumwell addressed Council with respect to the proposed Town Initiate Official
Plan Amendment to the Hamlet of Victoria Square, and spoke in support of the
proposed recommendation. (10.3)
(Item No. 2, Report No. 60)
(6) Jim
Robertson, President, Save Victoria Square Ratepayers Association, addressed
Council with respect to the proposed Town Initiate Official Plan Amendment to
the Hamlet of Victoria Square, and spoke in support of the proposed
recommendation. (10.3)
(Item No. 2, Report No. 60)
__________________________
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
That Council
consider the item with respect to the proposed Town Initiate Official Plan
Amendment to the Hamlet of Victoria Square immediately following the
delegations with respect thereto.
(See Item No.
2, Report No. 60 for Council's resolution on this matter)
CARRIED
__________________________
5. PETITIONS
(1) PETITION FROM THE AREA RESIDENTS OF
DONALD COUSENS PUBLIC SCHOOL
- REQUEST FOR PARKING ON FRED MCLAREN
BOULEVARD (2.17)
Petitions
Moved by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by
Councillor C. Moretti
That the
petitions signed by approximately 46 area residents of Donald Cousens Public
School requesting parking on Fred McLaren Boulevard be received and referred to
Traffic Operations Staff of the Community and Fire Services Commission.
CARRIED
6(a) REPORT NO. 58 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (October 5, 2009)
Moved by Regional
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
That Report
No. 58 - General Committee comprised of 5 items be received and adopted.
(1) APPOINTMENTS,
RESIGNATIONS
- ADVISORY COMMITTEES (16.24)
1) That
the resignation of Ms. Julia Burke, from the Animal Care Committee, be accepted
with thanks and a letter of appreciation be forwarded.
CARRIED
(2) IMPACT
OF HARMONIZATION OF
THE FEDERAL GOODS AND
SERVICES TAX AND ONTARIO’S
PROVINCIAL SALES TAX ON
INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND
THE MUNICIPAL SECTOR (7.3)
Report
1) That the report “Harmonization of the Federal Goods and
Services Tax (GST) and Ontario’s Provincial Sales Tax (PST) on Individuals and
Businesses and the Municipal Sector” be received; and,
2) That the government of the Province of Ontario
be requested to:
- mitigate the impact of the
implementation of the proposed Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in light of the
current economic downturn and gradually phase-in the implementation of HST;
- exempt rental and registration fees
of municipal facilities and programs from the application of the HST, or on the
other hand, design measures to mitigate
the increased costs of these services to ensure that all residents and
especially families, youth and seniors are able to afford and participate in
these significant programs which are provided throughout the Town; and,
3) That
the Mayor be authorized to forward a letter to the Premier outlining the Town
of Markham’s
position on the HST; and,
4) That
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) be requested to lobby the
Provincial Government on behalf of the Town to provide mitigation or exemptions
which would ensure the continued affordability of all municipal programs for
the Town’s residents; and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(3) WARD
3 BY-ELECTION: EARLY VOTING,
SPECIAL VOTING HOURS & AUTHORIZATION
FOR USE OF OPTICAL SCAN VOTE TABULATORS (14.0)
Report
1) That the Report entitled “Ward 3 By-Election: Early Voting,
Special Voting Hours & Authorization for Use of Optical Scan Vote
Tabulators” be received; and,
2) That Council pass a by-law to authorize the following early
voting opportunities and special voting hours for the November 23, 2009 Ward 3 by-election:
Early Voting
Opportunities:
Saturday, November 14, 2009 & Sunday, November 15, 2009, both days:
10:00
a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Varley Art Gallery
216
Main St Unionville,
ON L3R 2H1
Special Voting
Hours:
Monday, November 23, 2009:
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., at each of the following voting places:
Bethany
Lodge
23
Second Street South
Markham, ON
Union
Villa
4300
Highway 7
Markham, ON L3R 1L8
Sunrise Assisted Care
38 Swansea Road
Markham, ON L3R 5K2; and
3) That Council pass a by-law to authorize the use of optical
scan vote tabulators for the November
23, 2009 Ward 3 By-election; and further,
4) That the cost of the November 23, 2009 By-election be funded
from the election cost centre (310 311).
(By-laws 2009-145 and 2009-146)
CARRIED
(4) ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT (16.24)
1) That the following
persons be appointed to the German Mills Community Centre Board for the term
ending December 31, 2010:
Myra Bechtel
Kathy Branny
Eileen Carter
Erin Cattral
Helen Duffy
Athena Hui
Sharon Raibmon
CARRIED
(5) IMPACT
OF HARMONIZATION OF THE
FEDERAL GOODS AND SERVICES
TAX AND ONTARIO’S PROVINCIAL
SALES TAX TO THE TOWN (7.3)
Report
1) That the report “Impact of
Harmonization of the Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Ontario’s
Provincial Sales Tax (PST) to the Town ”
be received; and,
2) That
the 2010 operating budget impact of $55,000 based on July 1, 2010 implementation be included
in the 2010 operating budget; and,
3) That
the 2010 capital budget HST impact of $545,000 be included in the 2010 capital
budget; and further,
4) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
6(b) REPORT NO. 59 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE (Sept. 29, 2009)
Council
consented to separate Item No. 1.
Moved by Councillor
J. Webster
Seconded by
Councillor D. Horchik
That Item No.
1 of Report No. 59- Development Services Committee, as amended, be received and
adopted.
(1) TORONTO BUTTONVILLE
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (5.15.1)
Draft
Resolution
Whereas the Toronto Buttonville
Municipal Airport
is located in the Town of Markham,
Region of York; and,
Whereas the Buttonville Airport supports
general aviation, corporate and government jets, and emergency services
including air ambulance and police, and is one of the busiest airports in
Ontario; and,
Whereas the Buttonville Airport
plays a key strategic role in the Provincial and Greater Toronto Area aviation
transportation network; and,
Whereas the Buttonville Airport supports a
wide range of business and government activities in Markham, York Region and
the GTA, and provides significant direct and indirect employment opportunities
and economic development benefits; and,
Whereas key economic indicators include 29 private business operations
at Buttonville Airport and 4 government and service agencies employing a total
of 345 people in full and part time jobs at the airport itself; an estimated
total of approximately 1,300 direct and indirect employment opportunities
generated by airport related activities; a contribution of approximately $ 96
million in direct, indirect and induced contributions to gross domestic
product; and,
Whereas the Buttonville Airport is privately
owned and operated by Toronto Airways
Limited, but has historically received financial contributions from government
and airport authorities, most recently the Region of York and the Greater
Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA); and,
Whereas the funding provided to the
Buttonville Airport by the GTAA ceased in April 2009, resulting in the owner /
operator of the airport announcing that they may cease operations at the
Buttonville location, and that redevelopment options are being considered for
the subject lands; and,
Now Therefore be it Resolved as follows:
1) That
the Town of Markham supports the continued operation of the Buttonville Airport
as the airport is a major contributor to
the local and regional economy and transportation network; and,
2) That
the GTAA and the Federal Government be requested to restore it’s funding to the
Buttonville Airport and that the Region of York be requested to continue it’s
funding to the Buttonville Airport until a new location for the Airport is
found; and further,
3) That
copies of this resolution be forwarded to Toronto Airways Limited, the Greater
Toronto Airport Authority, the Region of York, the Region of Durham, the
Federal Minister of Transportation, the Premier of Ontario, the Provincial
Minister of Transportation, and MPs and MPPs in York and Durham Regions.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to defer the proposed resolutions
which was lost)
(See following motion to adopt the proposed
preambles)
(See following motions to amend the proposed resolutions)
(See following proposed resolution which was not
adopted)
"Whereas key economic indicators include 29 private business
operations at Buttonville Airport and 4 government and service agencies
employing a total of 345 people in full and part time jobs at the airport
itself; an estimated total of approximately 1,300 direct and indirect
employment opportunities generated by airport related activities; a
contribution of approximately $ 96 million in direct, indirect and induced
contributions to gross domestic product;"
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
CARRIED
"1) That
the Town of Markham
supports the continued operation of the Buttonville Airport
as the airport is a major contributor to
the local and regional economy and transportation network;"
CARRIED
AS AMENDED
Resolution No.
2)
Council consented to add the words "…
and the Federal Government…" after the word "…GTAA…".
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the
following Resolution No. 2), as proposed, be adopted:
"2) That
the GTAA and the Federal Government be requested to restore it’s funding to the
Buttonville Airport and that the Region of York be
requested to continue it’s funding to the Buttonville Airport
until a new location for the Airport is found;"
CARRIED
Resolution No. 3)
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the following Resolution No. 3), as
proposed, be adopted:
"3) That
copies of this resolution be forwarded to Toronto Airways Limited, the Greater
Toronto Airport Authority, the Region of York, the Region of Durham, the
Federal Minister of Transportation, the Premier of Ontario, the Provincial
Minister of Transportation, and MPs and MPPs in York and Durham Regions."
CARRIED
Proposed resolution which was not adopted
Council consented to not adopt the following proposed resolution:
"That the owner/operator of the Buttonville Airport be encouraged to search for a
new location for the Airport in the Region of York or in close proximity to the
Region of York and also be encouraged to continue
operating the Buttonville
Airport until it can be
relocated."
NOT ADOPTED
6(c) REPORT NO. 60 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE (Oct. 6, 2009)
Council
consented to separate Item No. 1 regarding the applications for 16th
and McCowan Holdings Ltd. to allow Councillor C. Moretti to disclose an
interest on the matter.
Moved by
Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor
D. Horchik
That Report
No. 60 - Development Services Committee comprised of 3 items be received and
adopted, except Items Nos. (2) and (3).
[See following Item Nos. (2) and (3)]
(1) 16TH AND MCCOWAN HOLDINGS LTD.
EAST OF MCCOWAN ROAD, NORTH OF
16TH AVENUE
WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTING
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(SU 02 115896 (19TM-02011 –
PHASE 3 and 19TM-98006 AND ZA 08 122207)
(10.7, 10.5)
Report Attachment
1) That the report entitled “Recommendation Report, 16th
and McCowan Holdings Ltd., East of McCowan Road, north of 16th
Avenue, Wismer Commons Community, Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision
Approval and Implementing Zoning By-law Amendments, SU 02 115896 (19TM-02011 – Phase 3 and 19TM-98006) and ZA
08 122207”, dated October 6, 2009 be received; and,
2) That draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02011 - Phase 3 and
19TM-98006 submitted by 16th and McCowan Holdings Ltd., be draft approved subject to the
conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’; and,
3) That the application submitted by 16th and
McCowan Holdings Ltd. to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-76, as amended, be
approved and the draft by-laws attached as
Appendices ‘B’ and ‘C’, be finalized and enacted without further notice;
and,
4) That servicing allocation for 12 units
(44.4 pop.) be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-02011 - Phase 3 and 19TM-98006 from the total allocation for the
Wismer Commons Community, assigned in accordance with the February 12, 2008
staff report on servicing allocation; and,
5) That
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a No Presale Agreement with the
Owner of Plan 19TM-02011 (Phase 3 - 12 units) and 19TM-98006 (12 units) which
agreement shall be registered on title, committing the Owner not to enter into
any agreements of purchase and sale with anyone, including other developers or
builders, for the Phase
3 lands, until York
Region has advised in writing that the expected completion of the Duffin Creek
Water Pollution Control Plant expansion project and the YDSS Flow Control
Structures project will be within twelve (12) months; and,
6) That
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a No Presale Agreement with the
Owner of Plan 19TM-02011 (Phase 3 – 136.5 units) and 19TM-98006 (136.5 units)
which agreement shall be registered on title, committing the Owner not to enter
into any agreements of purchase and sale with anyone, including other
developers or builders, for the Phase
3 lands, until:
i) York
Region has advised in writing that the expected completion of the Southeast
Collector Sewer will be within twelve (12) months;
ii) The
Council of the Town of Markham
has allocated adequate available water supply and sewage servicing capacity to
the lands; and
iii) The
Trustee for the Wismer Commons Developers’ Group Cost Sharing Agreement has
assigned 136.5 units of conditional servicing (water and sewer) allocation to
the Owner; and,
7) That the Town reserves the right to
revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not
proceed in a timely manner; and,
8) That the Region of York be advised of
the servicing allocation for this development; and,
9) That the applicant provide to the Town the 30% payment of
the required subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee
By-law (By-law 211-83, as amended by By-law 2008-257); and further,
10) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(Councillor C. Moretti abstained)
(2) TOWN INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
TO THE HAMLET OF VICTORIA
SQUARE PLANNING DISTRICT
(PR 07 127443 & OP 09
113402) (10.3)
Report Attachment Correspondence
Letters
Letters
1) That the letter dated October 13,
2009 from Ms. Elena Bevilacqua, Vice-President,
Cesaroni Holdings Ltd
and the letter dated October 11, 2009 from Mr. A. Fedele, presented at the
Council meeting on October 13, 2009, be received; and,
2) That the delegations of
Ms. Elena Bevilacqua, Cesaroni Holdings Ltd., Michael
Davis, Margarita Leventis, Matthew McKinlay, Nancy Brumwell, Jim Robertson,
President, Save Victoria Square Ratepayers Association, presented at the Council meeting on October
13, 2009, be received; and,
3) That
the letter dated September 25, 2009 from Mr. Matthew McKinlay forwarding
thirty-five letters of response from the residents of the community of Victoria
Square indicating thirty responses do not support the proposed amendment and
five responses in support of the proposed amendment to the Official Plan,
presented at the Development Services Committee on October 6, 2009, be
received; and,
4) That
the correspondence from Mr. Jim Robertson, President Save Victoria Square
Ratepayers Association, presented at the Development Services Committee on
October 6, 2009, be received; and,
5) That
the correspondence from Ms. Joy Mortson, 3046 Elgin Mills Road East, presented at
the Development Services Committee on October 6, 2009, be received; and,
6) That the staff report entitled “Recommendation Report - Town initiated Official Plan Amendment
to the Hamlet of Victoria Square Planning
District”, dated October 6 2009,
be received; and,
7) That
the record of the Public Meeting held on June 16, 2009, be received; and,
8) That
an Official Plan Amendment which sets out new policies in the Victoria Square Planning District restricting all new development to
single detached residential uses and subject to site plan control and which
will require all new development or redevelopment to apply compatible
historical architectural styles through specific Urban Design
Guidelines be finalized and adopted;
and,
9) That
staff report back to the Development Services Committee on designating The
Hamlet of Victoria Square as a designated Heritage Study Area; and further,
10) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED AS AMENDED BY A UNANIMOUS RECORDED VOTE
(See following recorded vote)
(See following motion to move forward the
consideration of this matter)
(See following motion to consider the proposed resolutions)
(See following motion to amend the proposed resolutions)
Unanimous
recorded vote
YEAS: Mayor
F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor
C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor L.
Kanapathi, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)
ABSENT: Regional
Councillor J. Jones. (1)
Motion to move
forward the consideration of the matter
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That Council consent to consider the item
with respect to the proposed Town Initiate Official Plan Amendment to the
Hamlet of Victoria Square immediately following the delegations with respect
thereto.
CARRIED
Motion to consider
the proposed resolutions
Moved by Councillor D.
Horchik
Seconded by Councillor
J. Webster
That Council consider
the proposed motion regarding the proposed Town
Initiate Official Plan Amendment to the Hamlet of Victoria Square.
CARRIED
Motion to amend the
proposed resolutions
Moved by Councillor D.
Horchik
Seconded by Councillor
J. Webster
That the following paragraphs be added as
Resolutions No. 1) and 2); and that the proposed resolution be renumbered:
"1) That the letter dated October 13,
2009 from Ms. Elena Bevilacqua, Vice-President,
Cesaroni Holdings Ltd
and the letter dated October 11, 2009 from Mr. A. Fedele, presented at the
Council meeting on October 13, 2009, be received; and,
2) That the delegations of
Ms. Elena Bevilacqua, Cesaroni Holdings Ltd., Michael
Davis, Margarita Leventis, Matthew McKinlay, Nancy Brumwell, Jim Robertson,
President, Save Victoria Square Ratepayers Association, presented at the Council meeting on October
13, 2009, be received; and,"
CARRIED
Report Attachment
1) That as recommended by Heritage Markham, Council’s heritage advisory
committee, the Town of Markham supports The Town of Richmond Hill’s efforts to
nominate the David Dunlap Observatory as a National Historic Site; and,
2) That the Town of Markham recommends that the entire property
containing the David Dunlap Observatory be set aside for conservation and
preservation purposes; and,
3) That this resolution be sent to the Prime
Minister of Canada, the Federal Minister of Heritage, the Premier of Ontario,
the Provincial Minister of Culture, the MPs and MPPs for the Town of Markham
and for the Town of Richmond Hill, and the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill;
and further,
4) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
BY A UNANIMOUS RECORDED VOTE
(See following recorded vote)
(See following motion to move forward the consideration
of this matter)
YEAS: Mayor
F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor
J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor L. Kanapathi, Councillor A. Chiu.
(10)
ABSENT: Regional
Councillor J. Jones, Councillor C. Moretti. (2)
Moved by
Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That Council consider the item regarding
nomination of the David Dunlap Observatory immediately following Presentation
Item Nos. (1) and (2).
CARRIED
6(d) REPORT NO. 61 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
(Oct. 6, 2009)
(1) WYNBERRY DEVELOPMENTS INC. (PHASE 3)
PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION AND
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS
EAST OF MINGAY AVENUE AND
NORTH OF
EDWARD JEFFREYS AVENUE
WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
(ZA 09-119148-002 AND SU
01-119048) (10.7, 10.5)
Report Attachment
1) That the Development Services Commission report dated
September 22, 2009 entitled “Information Report, Wynberry Developments Inc.
(Phase 3), Proposed draft plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law
amendments, East of Mingay Avenue and north of Edward Jeffreys Avenue, File
Numbers ZA 09-119148-002 and SU 01-119048” be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on October 6,
2009, with respect to the applications by Wynberry Developments Inc. (Phase 3)
for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision, be received; and,
3) That upon completion of the review and evaluation by staff
of the proposal submitted by Wynberry Developments Inc. (Phase 3) Draft Plan of
Subdivision 19TM-01020, and if there are no outstanding issues, the draft plan
be approved in accordance with the Delegation By-law; and further,
4) And that upon issuance of draft plan approval, the
implementing zoning by-laws be enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
7. MOTIONS
There were no
motions.
8. NOTICES OF MOTIONS
There were no
notices of motions.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor L. Kanapathi
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Referred to all Members of
Council
53-2009 Liquor
Licence Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission Municipal Information Form for Century Palace Chinese Restaurant,
398 Ferrier Street, Unit 168 (Change of ownership - The premises were
previously licenced for indoor areas). (3.21)
Info
54-2009 A.
Fedele, Community Member - Forwarding comments with respect to the proposed
Town Initiate Official Plan Amendment to the Hamlet of Victoria Square. (10.3)
(Item No. 2, Report No. 60)
Letter
CARRIED
10. PROCLAMATIONS
(1) PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)
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Moved by
Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
1) That
the following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:
- Public Library Week (October
18 to 24, 2009); and,
2) That
the Communications and Community Relations Department be requested to publish
the above proclamation in the local newspapers.
CARRIED
11. NEW/OTHER BUSINESSES
There were no
new/other businesses.
12. BY-LAWS
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That By-laws 2009-145
to 2009-150 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2009-145 A by-law to authorize early voting opportunities and special
voting hours for the November 23, 2009 Ward 3 By-election.
(Item No. 3, Report No. 58)
By-law
BY-LAW 2009-146 A by-law to authorize the use of optical scan vote tabulators for
the November 23, 2009 Ward 3 By-election.
(Item No. 3, Report No. 58)
By-law
BY-LAW 2009-147 A by-law to amend Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Appointment
By-law 2002-178 and Parking By-law 2005-188 (Update the list for Enforcement
Officers, Parking Enforcement Agencies and Tagging Locations).
By-law
BY-LAW 2009-148 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the
Town of Markham (Part of Block 64, Plan 65M-3908, designated as Part 1, Plan
65R-31912- Malborough Road and Part of Block 64, Plan 65M-3908, designated as
Part 2, Plan 65R-31912 - Smoothwater Terrace).
By-law
BY-LAW 2009-149 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the
Town of Markham (Part of Lots 8 and 20, Plan 2440, designated as Part 21, Plan
65R-17570 - Chiavatti Drive).
By-law
BY-LAW 2009-150 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not
subject to Part Lot Control (Cathedral Town Ltd. & 404 Developments, north
of Major Mackenzie Drive and west of Woodbine Avenue, Blocks 1 to 8, Plan
65M-4055).
By-law
CARRIED
13. IN-CAMERA ITEMS
Council
considered In-Camera Item (1) during the regular portion of the meeting and did
not go into in-camera session.
REPORT
OF GENERAL COMMITTEE (October
5, 2009)
(1) MARKHAM
CONVERGENCE CENTRE (10.16)
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
1) That
the confidential report entitled “Markham Convergence Centre” be received and
endorsed; and,
2) That
Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this report.
CARRIED
Council consented to minor
amendments to the actions set out in the confidential report regarding property
lease acquisition for Markham Convergence Centre.
14. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That By-law
2009-151 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2009-151 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of October
13, 2009.
(Council Meeting No. 14, 2009)
By-law
CARRIED
15. ADJOURNMENT
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Councillor V. Burke
That the meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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KIMBERLEY KITTERINGHAM FRANK
SCARPITTI
TOWN
CLERK MAYOR
(Signed)