September 29, 2009
COUNCIL
MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic
Centre
Meeting No. 13
ROLL CALL
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath,
Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor
J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor L. Kanapathi, Councillor A. Chiu.
ABSENT
Councillor E. Shapero.
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
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
K.
Kitteringham, Town Clerk
J. Wong,
Technology Support Specialist
D. Flaherty, Manager, Strategic
Communications
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
P. Loukes, Director of Operations
C. Marsales, Manager, Waste Management
The Regular Meeting of Council was held on September 29, 2009 at 7:07 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre. Mayor F. Scarpitti presided.
1. DISCLOSURE
OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
(1) Regional Councillor Joseph Virgilio
disclosed an interest with respect to Item #2, Report No. 57, regarding the
Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 1027174 Ontario Ltd. & 1482058
Ontario Ltd., as he represents one of the owners of the subject property 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 15, 2009
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the Minutes of the Council Meeting
held on September 15, 2009, be adopted.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS
Council consented to add Presentations (2)
and (3).
(1) ASSOCIATION
OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO (AMO) AWARDS
- P.J. MARSHALL AWARD
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
- FEDERAL GAS TAX AWARD
(12.2.6)
Pat Vanini, Executive Director, Association
of Municipalities of Ontario, provided a brief overview of the P.J. Marshall
Award Certificate of Merit and Federal Gas Tax Award and presented the Awards
to Council.
P.J. Marshall Award Certificate of Merit
Award
Mayor F. Scarpitti introduced Erich
Genseberger, CEO and Gary Dolson, Director of Public Relations, EcoMedia Direct
Inc. and acknowledged their collaborations with the Town of Markham to develop
portable Zero Waste recycling units. On
behalf of Council, Mayor Scarpitti thanked Council Members, residents and staff
for their participation in waste reduction initiatives, including:
- Councillor E. Shapero
- Deputy Mayor J. Heath
- Late Regional Councillor T. Wong
- Regional Councillor G. Landon
- Councillor J. Webster.
The P.J. Marshall Award is an annual
competitive process organized by AMO.
Awards acknowledge municipalities who have demonstrated leadership and
innovation in public-private partnerships.
Submissions by Ontario municipalities are judged by a panel on their
creativity and success in implementing new, innovative ways of serving the public.
Federal Gas Tax Award
Mayor F. Scarpitti introduced Bruce Ander,
President and CEO and Peter Ronson, Vice President of Business Development,
Markham District Energy Inc. (MDEI) and acknowledged their efforts in relation
to winning the Federal Gas Tax Award. He
also thanked Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Chair, MDEI and Councillor D. Horchik, Past
Chair, MDEI for their leadership on this matter.
Award winning projects demonstrate
excellent use of Federal Gas Tax funding and exemplify its environmental and
sustainability objectives. The Federal
Gas Tax Fund provides municipalities with long-term, stable and predictable
funding for environmentally sustainable infrastructure that helps achieve
cleaner water, cleaner air, or reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In Ontario, the Federal Gas Tax Fund commits
more than $4.8 billion to Ontario’s communities for sustainable infrastructure
between 2005 and 2014.
(2) TROPICAL
STORM KETSANA IN PHILIPPINES (12.2.6 & 7.6)
Councillor A. Chiu presented photographs of
the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Ketsana which occurred in the
Philippines on September 26, 2009.
(See Motion (1) regarding Town’s disaster
relief efforts)
(3) PILOT
SOLAR THERMAL WATER HEATER PROGRAM (12.2.6)
Mayor F. Scarpitti advised there was a
media launch this date regarding the Town of Markham Pilot Solar Thermal Water
Heater Program. The program is in
collaboration with Enbridge, Bullfrog Power and York University. The goal of the program is to enlist at least
500 Markham residents to engage in a much larger way to provide green energy
choices.
4. DELEGATIONS
(1) Dave Gibbons addressed Council regarding
Carlton Road and Village Parkway Traffic Calming Project and spoke in support
of the proposed recommendation. (5.12)
(Item No. 2,
Report No. 56)
(2) Ian Munro addressed Council regarding
Carlton Road and Village Parkway Traffic Calming Project and spoke in
opposition of the proposed recommendation. (5.12)
(Item No. 2,
Report No. 56)
5. PETITIONS
There were no petitions.
6(a) REPORT NO.
54 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (September 14, 2009)
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That Report No. 54 – General Committee
comprised of 5 items be received and adopted.
(1) ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (16.24)
1) That Mr. Mario
Miranda be appointed to the Markham Theatre Advisory Board for the term ending
November 30, 2010; and,
2) That the appointment
of the following persons to the Information Markham Board of Directors be
confirmed for the term ending June 2010:
Mary Grande,
President
Keno Chan, 1st
Vice President
Sarah deGuzman,
2nd Vice President
Annie Leung,
Secretary
Chait Panday,
Treasurer
Lucas Chang
Nadine Daley
Dineene Griffith
Terri Hilborn
Marc Taheri;
and,
3) That the appointment
of the following persons to the Markham Mobility Foundation (Markham Transit
for the Disabled Charitable Foundation) for the term expiring June 2010 be
received:
Jean-Anne Dodge
Enzo Morini, Treasurer
Carole Bell
Ralph Davidson
Rick Dominico
Don Gordon
Thomas (Tom) Gove
Gary Kay
Paul Kay
James Li
Bob Mansour
Tony Masongsong
Bill O’Donnell
Amin Tejari.
CARRIED
(2) BOX GROVE WATER CONNECTION
REIMBURSEMENT (5.3)
Report 1
1) That
staff be authorized to reimburse the 27 Box Grove residents on 9th Line, north
of 14th Avenue who are or will be connected to the water service provided by
Minto, whether or not the current owner paid directly for the connection fees;
and,
2) That
staff be authorized to transfer an additional $2,500 from the Box Grove
Community Fund (Capital Budget Account 620 101 5699 6805 – formerly 80 6900
6805 005), for a total of $46,500, to cover the reimbursement of the water
connection cost for the 27 identified lots; and further,
3) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(3) PROPOSED 2010 BUDGET
SCHEDULE (7.4)
Report
1) That the report
dated September 14, 2009 entitled “Proposed 2010 Budget Schedule” be received;
and,
2) The Operating
Budgets for Planning & Design, Engineering and Building Services be
reviewed at the October 13th Development Services Committee meeting; and,
3) That the Waterworks
Operating Budget be reviewed at the October 19th General Committee meeting;
and,
4) That the Budget
Sub-Committee meetings scheduled for the dates and times below be approved:
Meeting
#1 – Monday, October 19th (1 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Canada Room)
Meeting
#2 – Tuesday, October 20th (1 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Canada Room)
Meeting
#3 – Wednesday, October 21st (9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Canada Room)
Meeting
#4 (if required) – Friday, October 23rd (9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Council
Chambers)
5) That the Draft
Public Meeting Presentation be presented at the October 26th General Committee
meeting; and,
6) That a public
meeting be held on November 4th to receive public feedback on the 2010 Budget;
and,
7) That Councillor
requests be forwarded to Andrea Tang by September 25th for consideration in the
2010 Budget; and further,
8) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
(4) ESTABLISHMENT
OF SENIOR’S
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (16.24)
Report 1
1) That a diverse Seniors’ Advisory Committee to actively
engage and increase participation from seniors in Markham be established; and,
2) That opportunities be given to Markham seniors to voice
recommendations to Council which will enhance their quality of life; and,
3) That the Seniors’ Advisory Committee be comprised of a total
of thirteen members that will also include the appointment of a local
Councillor; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(5) QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS)
OPERATIONAL PLAN
& SYSTEM LEVEL DOCUMENTS
REVISIONS ENDORSEMENT (5.3)
Report 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
1) That the report “Quality Management
System Operational Plan and System Level Documents Revisions Endorsement” be
received; and,
2)
That Council, as the Owner of the
Town’s Drinking Water System acknowledge and endorse the revisions made to the
Town’s Quality Management System Policy, Operational Plan and System Level
Documents as the result of the annual document review; and further
3)
That Staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
6(b) REPORT NO. 55
- GENERAL COMMITTEE (September 22, 2009)
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That Report No. 55 – General Committee
comprised of 2 items be received and adopted.
(1) REQUEST FOR
REPRESENTATIVES
TO PARTICIPATE ON THE TORONTO AND
REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY’S
TRAIL GUIDELINES ADVISORY COMMITTEE (5.7)
Letter
1) That the Letter from
the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) requesting that Council
appoint (1) Council Representative and (1) Staff Representative to TRCA’s Trail
Guidelines Advisory Committee, be received; and,
2) That Mr. Lorenzo
Mele, Traffic Demand Management Coordinator, be appointed as the Staff
Representative to the TRCA’s Trail Guidelines Advisory Committee; and,
3) That
Council appoint Regional Councillor Joseph Virgilio to the TRCA’s Trail
Guidelines Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
(2) AQUATICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
(16.24)
1) That the following
Councillors be appointed to the Aquatics Advisory Committee for the term ending
November 30, 2010:
- Deputy Mayor Heath
- Councillor Alex Chiu
CARRIED
6(c) REPORT NO. 56
- DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (Sept. 15, 2009)
(1) DON MILLS/LESLIE STREET LRT PROJECT
(5.7)
Presentation
1) That the
presentation provided by Mr. Scott Thorburn, URS Consultant Ltd., regarding the
Don Mills/Leslie Street LRT Project, be received; and,
2) That the Region of
York be requested to continue with the Leslie Street LRT Environmental
Assessment study and broaden the scope of the study to include other corridors
for the extension of the Don Mills LRT (including Woodbine Avenue, Highway 404
corridor to Highway 7); and,
3) That the study also
examine new technologies as it relates to LRT; and,
4) That the Region of
York examine the possibility of instituting VIVA service within the Leslie
Street Corridor, in the interim; and,
5) That the Region of
York be requested to hold a Public Meeting to respond to all the questions
raised by the community and that representatives from the Town of Markham
Council be a part of the meeting (that the calendars be consulted prior to
selection of a date for the meeting) and that comprehensive notice be given;
and further,
6) That staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
(2) CARLTON ROAD AND VILLAGE PARKWAY
TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT (5.12)
Presentation
1) That the
presentation provided by Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering regarding the
Carlton Road and Village Parkway Traffic Calming Project, be received; and,
2) That the Phase 2
improvements for Carlton Road from Pennock Crescent (east to McKay Crescent
east) – Option 2 with the installation of a stop sign at McKay Crescent (east) and
the removal of traffic calming from Pomander Road to Main Street be approved;
and,
3) That the cost of
such work $50,000 to $80,000 be funded from the Engineering Department Capital
Account #083-5350-7660-005; and,
4) That the schedule of
By-Law 106-71 for all-way stop and control be amended to include intersection
of Carlton Road and McKay Crescent (east leg); and,
5) That the Phase 3
pilot project (McKay Crescent (east leg) to Pomander Road be approved at the
cost of $35,000 to be funded from the Engineering Department Capital Account
#083-5350-7660-005; and,
6) That staff conduct a
survey to proceed with the pilot project at the top of Hemingway to Warden
Avenue and if the results are favourable to proceed and be funded from the
Engineering Department Capital Account #083-5350-7660-005; and,
7) That staff be
authorized to survey the approximate 3,000 residents and businesses who live
and/or travel on Carlton Road and Village Parkway as to their preference for
the 3 options for Phase 3; and,
8) That Council thank all
the members of the Traffic Calming Working Group for their dedicated hard work,
including:
- Regional
Councillor J. Virgilio, Chair
- Dave
Gibbons/Gord Mah, Unionville Ratepayers Association
- Wes
Rowe, Unionville Ratepayers Association
- Tracey
Mackinnon/Greg McCormick, Unionville BIA
- Ann
Laxton, Unionville Villagers Association
- Anthony
Martin Hadeed, Public Representative
- Paula
Roberts, Public Representative
- Joe
Wightman, Public Representative
- Darlene
Klemchuck, Observer
- Ian
Munroe, Observer
- Connie
Pagliaro, Observer
- Sergeant
Courtney Chang, District 5 York Regional Police
- Sandra McEleney/Dwight
Richardson/Marcia Guthenberg, Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Ctte.
- Wing
Morse, Traffic Safety Committee
- James
Flynn/Clayton LaTouche, Principal, William Berczy Public School
- Alan
Brown, Director of Engineering
- Munday
Iyamu, Traffic Operations
- Judy
Kee, Committee Clerk; and further,
9) That staff report
back as to the results of the survey and recommendations related to Phase 3.
(By-law 2009-138)
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
(See following recorded vote) (9:1)
Adoption of the proposed motion, as
amended
Moved
by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded
by Councillor D. Horchik
That
Item No. 2, Report No. 56, regarding Carlton Road and Village Parkway Traffic
Calming Project, as amended, be adopted.
CARRIED
Addition of Resolution No. 8
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the following be added as Resolution No. 8:
“That Council
thank all the members of the Traffic Calming Working Group for their dedicated
hard work, including:
- Regional
Councillor J. Virgilio, Chair
- Dave
Gibbons/Gord Mah, Unionville Ratepayers Association
- Wes
Rowe, Unionville Ratepayers Association
- Tracey
Mackinnon/Greg McCormick, Unionville BIA
- Ann
Laxton, Unionville Villagers Association
- Anthony
Martin Hadeed, Public Representative
- Paula
Roberts, Public Representative
- Joe
Wightman, Public Representative
- Darlene
Klemchuck, Observer
- Ian
Munroe, Observer
- Connie
Pagliaro, Observer
- Sergeant
Courtney Chang, District 5 York Regional Police
- Sandra McEleney/Dwight
Richardson/Marcia Guthenberg, Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Ctte.
- Wing
Morse, Traffic Safety Committee
- James
Flynn/Clayton LaTouche, Principal, William Berczy Public School
- Alan
Brown, Director of Engineering
- Munday
Iyamu, Traffic Operations
- Judy Kee, Committee
Clerk;”
Stop sign at Carlton Road and McKay Crescent (Resolution Nos. 2 and
4)
Council consented to separate the matter regarding the installation
of a stop sign at the intersection of Carlton Road and McKay Crescent
referenced in Resolution Nos. 2 and 4 for voting purposes as follows:
Moved by Regional Councillor J.
Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That Council
adopt the matter regarding the installation of a stop sign at the intersection
of Carlton Road and McKay Crescent (east leg), as referenced in Resolution Nos.
2 and 4 as follows:
Resolution
No. 2
"…the
installation of a stop sign at McKay Crescent (east)and the removal of traffic
calming from Pomander Road to Main Street be approved;"
Resolution
No. 4
"That
the schedule of By-Law 106-71 for all-way stop and control be amended to
include intersection of Carlton Road and McKay Crescent (east leg);"
CARRIED BY A RECORDED VOTE (9:1)
(See following recorded vote)
YEAS: Mayor F.
Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional
Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor V. Burke,
Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor L. Kanapathi. (9)
NAYS: Councillor D.
Horchik. (1)
ABSENT: Councillor E.
Shapero, Councillor A. Chiu. (2)
(3) DON MILLS CHANNEL CAPACITY STUDY (5.7)
Presentation
1) That the
presentation provided by Mr. Soran Sito, Senior Environmental Engineer
regarding the Don Mills Channel Capacity Study, be received; and,
2) That Option 1 as
presented (culvert enlargement, maintenance) to provide the 2 year level of
service and to accelerate the completion of the Storm Water Management Utility
study be approved; and further,
3) That staff conduct
an outreach to the Business Community.
CARRIED
6(d) REPORT NO. 57
- DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (Sept. 22, 2009)
(1) EMPLOYMENT AREA INTENSIFICATION STUDY
– TERMS OF REFERENCE (10.0)
Report Attachment
1) That the report
entitled “Employment Area Intensification Study - Terms of Reference” be
received; and,
2) That Development
Services Committee approve the Terms of Reference, as amended as per discussion
at the September 22, 2009 Development Service Committee meeting; and,
3) That a new project
be created for the Employment Area Intensification Study to be funded from
Project 9079 “Growth Management Strategy – Employment Lands – Phase 2” in the
amount of $80,000 (exclusive of GST); and further,
4) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
these resolutions.
CARRIED
(2) 1027174 ONTARIO LTD. & 1482058
ONTARIO LTD
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT LOCAL COMMERCIAL
USES ON LANDS
AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
AND DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY
WITHIN THE
GREENSBOROUGH SECONDARY PLAN
AREA
(ZA 07 109982) (10.5)
Report Attachment
1) That the report
entitled “Recommendation Report, 1027174 Ontario Ltd. & 1482058 Ontario
Ltd., Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit local commercial uses
on lands at the southeast corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and Donald Cousens
Parkway within the Greensborough Secondary Plan area, File No.: ZA 07 109982”,
dated September 8, 2009 be received; and,
2) That
the application submitted by 1027174 Ontario Ltd. & 1482058 Ontario Ltd. to
amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-76, as amended, be approved, except for the
request for permission for drive-throughs for all uses, and the draft by-laws
attached as Appendices ‘A’ and ‘B’, be
finalized and enacted without further notice; and further,
3) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(Regional Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)
(See Motion 5 regarding the reconsideration of this item)
7. MOTIONS
Council consented to add Motions (1) to (5).
(1) TROPICAL STORM KETSANA
IN PHILIPPINES
DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS (12.2.6 & 7.6)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Whereas a
devastating fold from Tropical Storm Ketsana occurred in the Philippines on
September 26, 2009; and,
Whereas the fold
has resulted in death tolls of over 200 and nearly 400,000 people are living
temporary relief shelters; and,
Whereas a large
number of Markham residents have family, friends or colleagues in the
Philippines;
Now therefore be
it resolved:
1) That the Town of
Markham offer its deepest condolences to the citizens of the Philippines; and
2) That a grant in the
amount of $7,500 be provided to the Philippines to assist with disaster relief
efforts; and,
3) That such grant be
directed through a recognized agency; and,
4) That staff of the
Markham Fire and Emergency Services Department make arrangements to accept
donation of new and used clothing at the Markham Fire Stations; and,
5) That staff of the
Town of Markham be provided an opportunity to provide financial donations.
CARRIED
(See
following motion to introduce the proposed motion)
Moved
by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded
by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That Council
consent to the introduction of a Motion No. (1) with respect to the Philippines
disaster relief efforts.
CARRIED
(2/3
VOTE WAS REQUESTED & OBTAINED)
(2) PROCESS TO BUILD THE YONGE SUBWAY
EXTENSION USING ALTERNATIVE FINANCING
OVER A 50 YEAR TIME HORIZON (5.10)
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Whereas on June
15th 2007, the Honourable Dalton McGuinty Premier of the Province of Ontario
and the Honourable Donna Cansfield then Minister of Transportation made a joint
announcement “Move Ontario 2020”; and,
Whereas this
joint announcement stated “The Ontario Government is launching a multi-year
$17.5 million rapid transit action plan for the Greater Toronto Area and
Hamilton that will deliver jobs and investment by reducing congestion”; and,
Whereas the
Premier also stated “Tackling gridlock is one of the most important things we
can do to build a strong and prosperous economy” and “Building a modern rapid
transit system that moves people and goods quickly and efficiently will ensure
we can attract and keep thousands of good high-paying jobs”; and,
Whereas the
Premier also stated “The time to make this sort of ambitious but realistic
investment is now. Our economy demands
it”; and,
Whereas the
Premier went on to say “What is more, our families deserve it, because gridlock
not only saps strength out of our economy, it steals time from our families”;
and,
Whereas the
projects listed as priorities in the Premier’s announcement included the
extension of the “Yonge Subway line to Highway 7”, “Expanded express bus service across Highway
407” and Toronto’s Transit City vision for light rail across the city; and,
Whereas
Transportation Minister Donna Cansfield said the projects will be built over
the next 12 years and financed over 50 years; and,
Whereas the
Premier stated that “The GTA is
one of the fastest growing regions in North America, increasing its population
by approximately 100,000 people – and 50,000 cars – every year. Commuting in the GTA
currently takes 32 per cent longer than it would in free-flowing
conditions. The economic cost of
congestion in the GTA is 6 billion
per years, this will rise to $15 billion in 12-15 years if action is not taken
now”; and,
Whereas recent
transit initiative announcements by the Premier go a long way to achieving the
“Move Ontario 2020” vision; and,
Whereas the Region
of York immediately after the June 15th 2007 “Move Ontario 2020” announcement
began the Environment Assessment for the Yonge Subway Extension at its cost to
assist the Province in meeting its defined needs; and,
Whereas the
Minister of the Environment has approved the Environment Assessment, leaving
the Subway extension virtually shovel-ready; and,
Whereas the Town
of Markham has completed a Transit Oriented Secondary Plan calling for in
excess of 1,000 people and jobs per hectare (15,000 dwelling units and 20,000
full time jobs on 45 hectares) and the Town of Richmond is completing a
Secondary Plans for a major Transit Oriented Development, both at the Richmond
Hill/Langstaff Gateway; and,
Whereas a
platform capacity problem has been identified at the Bloor Yonge Subway
Stations and whereas the large building slated for development on the Southeast
Corner of Yonge and Bloor has been put on hold, this would be an ideal time to
begin construction to expand the capacity of the stations; and,
Whereas the
funding to VIVA for Yonge Street and Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit is
appreciated, there is the one noticeable gap, being the Yonge Street Subway
extension, which leaves buses in mixed traffic and gridlock from Highway 7 to
Finch Ave; and,
Whereas the Province
of Ontario is in a position that is not equal in many places in the world that
is to have a made in Ontario Subway Solution: the tunnel boring machine, the
rails, and subway cars are made in Ontario, the funding can be from Ontario
sources and the leading engineers for subways are Ontario engineers, Ontario
architects can design all stations and this province has some of the best
contractors in the world;
Now therefore be
it resolved:
1) That the Honourable
Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario be requested to initiate the public process
to implement the alternate financing method for the immediate Finance, Design,
Build for the Yonge Subway Extension and the Yonge Bloor platform modification
project and implement value engineering to study cost reductions; and,
2) That the
environmental assessment be modified to leave the subway alignment on Yonge
Street at Richmond Hill Centre; and that consideration be given to a 1.0
kilometre extension to 16th Avenue and Yonge Street.
DEFERRED
TO THE NOVEMBER 3, 2009
DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
(See
following motion to defer the proposed motion)
(See
following motion to introduce the proposed motion)
Motion
to defer the proposed motion
Moved
by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded
by Councillor C. Moretti
That Motion (2)
with respect to requesting the Province to initiate the process to build the
Yonge Subway extension using alternative financing over a 50 year time horizon
be deferred to the November 3, 2009 Development Services Committee meeting.
CARRIED
Consent of
Council to introduce the proposed motion
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor C. Moretti
That Council consent
to the introduction of Motion (2) with respect to requesting the Province to
initiate the process to build the Yonge Subway extension using alternative
financing over a 50 year time horizon.
CARRIED
(2/3
VOTE WAS REQUESTED & OBTAINED)
(3) WORLD CLASS TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC
EXPERTS TO DETERMINE THE BEST HIGH-SPEED
TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED FOR THE 407
TRANSITWAY (5.10)
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1) That the Premier
create a panel of world class transportation and economic experts to determine
the best High-Speed Technology to be used for the 407 Transitway (i.e Iron
Wheel or MegLev etc); and,
2) That the Expert
Panel prepare a methodology for Expressions of Interest to Design, Build,
Finance, Administrate and Operate the 407 Transitway for 50 years horizon and
beyond; and,
3) That the Expression
of Interest includes consideration of:
- Design of the 407
Transitway for maximum speed and efficiency.
- Options that could
include an elevated track.
- Station locations
that generally be not less than 4 kilometres apart.
- Major anchor hubs
that incorporate Transit Oriented Development.
- That the railbed be
as direct as possible and not incorporate Texas T’s.
- That the railbed
shall be environmentally friendly and practical.
- The 407 Transitway
being the highest order of transit and
generally remain in the 407 right-of-way.
- electrified transit
rail (renewable energy based).
- The 407 Transitway
Design options integrate with the Windsor/Montreal high-speed train; and,
4) That the Environment
assessment should be based on a transit solution that extends 50 years and
beyond; and,
5) That an initial
transitway line be installed between Cornell/Markham and Highway 403/407. (This corridor crosses seven GO-Transit
lines, three light rail lines (LRT)
and two subway lines); and further,
6) That the Honourable
Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario be requested to initiate a process to
expedite the planning, design, implementation and construction of the 407
Transitway, which is the most strategic transit infrastructure joining all
communities in the GTA
mega-region. This will give access to the 100s of thousands of jobs and
residences in the 407 corridor.
DEFERRED
TO THE NOVEMBER 3, 2009
DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
(See
following motion to defer the proposed motion)
(See
following motion to introduce the proposed motion)
Motion
to defer the proposed motion
Moved
by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded
by Councillor C. Moretti
That Motion (3) with
respect to requesting the Province to create a panel of world class
transportation and economic experts to determine the best High-Speed Technology
to be used for the 407 transitway be deferred to the November 3, 2009
Development Services Committee meeting.
CARRIED
Consent of
Council to introduce the proposed motion
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor C. Moretti
That Council consent
to the introduction of Motion (3) with respect to requesting the Province to
create a panel of world class transportation and economic experts to determine
the best High-Speed Technology to be used for the 407 transitway.
CARRIED
(2/3
VOTE WAS REQUESTED & OBTAINED)
(4) TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD)
STUDY ALONG THE 407 CORRIDOR FOR THE
PURPOSE OF IDENTIFYING THE
REAL DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL (5.10)
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1) That the Government
of Ontario through the Growth Secretariat undertake a comprehensive Transit
Oriented Development (TOD) study
along the 407 corridor for the purpose of identifying the real development
potential, to optimize transit ridership and based on the best high-speed rail
transit network solutions (Utilizing a 50 year horizon and beyond); and,
2) That the study be
undertaken by an world-class expert team selected by the province and,
3) That the study
include the following:
- All planned 407
Rail Transit Stops.
- All GO-Transit
stops upstream and downstream from the 407 Transitway
- All Light Rail
Transit (LRT) lines that cross the
407 Transitway and include all their upstream and downstream station stops.
- All Subway
extensions that cross the 407 Transitway and include all planned station stops.
- Transit Oriented
Development potential within walking radius of each station and of each feeder
station; and,
4) That the study be
based on the development potential for the 407 corridor for a 50 year time
horizon and beyond and not the current 20 year community plans; and further,
5) That the Honourable
Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario be requested to immediately commence and
complete the 407 Corridor Transit Orientated Development Study.
DEFERRED
TO THE NOVEMBER 3, 2009
DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
(See
following motion to defer the proposed motion)
(See
following motion to introduce the proposed motion)
Motion
to defer the proposed motion
Moved
by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded
by Councillor C. Moretti
That Motion (4) with
respect to requesting the Province to undertake a comprehensive Transit
Oriented Development (TOD) study along the 407 corridor be deferred to the
November 3, 2009 Development Services Committee meeting.
CARRIED
Consent of
Council to introduce the proposed motion
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor C. Moretti
That Council consent
to the introduction of Motion (4) with respect to requesting the Province to
undertake a comprehensive Transit Oriented Development (TOD) study along the
407 corridor.
CARRIED
(2/3
VOTE WAS REQUESTED & OBTAINED)
(5) RE-CONSIDERATION OF
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION FOR
1027174 ONTARIO LTD. & 1482058 ONTARIO LTD (16.23 & 10.5)
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That Council consent to the request to
re-consider Item #2, Report No. 57, regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment
Application for 1027174 Ontario Ltd. & 1482058 Ontario Ltd., to allow an
opportunity for Regional Councillor J. Virgilio to disclose an interest on the
application.
CARRIED
(2/3
VOTE WAS REQUESTED & OBTAINED)
8. NOTICES OF
MOTIONS
There were no notices of motions.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Council receive and consent to the
disposition of communication in the following manner:
Referred to all Members of Council
52-2009 Markham
District Veterans Association - Forwarding a request to hold their annual
Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony on November 7, 2009 between the hours of
10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and to hold their Poppy Campaign from October 30 to
November 11, 2009. (3.5.6)
Letter
CARRIED
10. PROCLAMATIONS
(1) PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)
Info
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That the following
be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:
- German Pioneers Day (October 13, 2009)
- Child Care Worker & Early Childhood
Educator Appreciation Day (October 21, 2009)
- Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month
(November 2009); and,
2) That the Communications and Community
Relations Department be requested to publish the above proclamations in the
local newspapers.
CARRIED
(2) MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK (3.4)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Whereas the Lions 5k Walk, a
joint initiative of Social Services Network (SSN) and Milliken Mills Lions Club
(MMLC), will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at the Markham Civic Centre;
and,
Whereas the goal of the walk is to support mental health awareness;
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That Council
proclaim the first week of October as “Mental Illness Awareness Week” in the
Town of Markham; and,
2) That the
Communications and Community Relations Department be requested to publish this
proclamation in the local newspapers.
CARRIED
11. NEW/OTHER
BUSINESS
(1) RECOGNITION OF CLERK'S DEPARTMENT STAFF
REGARDING COUNCILLOR VACANCY
APPOINTMENT PROCESS (12.2.6)
Council recognized the Town Clerk and her
staff for the level of detail and preparedness regarding the Councillor Vacancy
Appointment Process occurred at the Council meeting held on September 15, 2009.
12. BY-LAWS
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
That By-laws 2009-138 to 2009-143 be given
three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2009-138 A
by-law amend Traffic By-law 106-71 (All-way stop at Carlton Road and McKay
Crescent).
(Item No. 2,
Report No. 56) By-law
BY-LAW 2009-139 A
by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham
(Block 65, Plan 65M-3908 and Block 378, Plan 65M-3838 - Copper Creek Drive).
By-law
BY-LAW 2009-140 A
by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham
(Part of Block 3, Plan 65M-2505, designated as Part 6, Plan 65R-26137 and Part
of Block 4, Plan 65M-2505, designated as Part 7, Plan 65R-26137 – Castlemore
Avenue).
By-law
BY-LAW 2009-141 A
by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham
(Part of Lot 16, Concession 3, designated as Part 1, Plan 65R-29263 – Markland
Street).
By-law
BY-LAW 2009-142 A
by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part
Lot Control (Monarch Corporation, north of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of
Woodbine Avenue, Lots 70, 73 and 115 and Blocks 149 to 155, Plan 65M-4050).
By-law
BY-LAW 2009-143 A
by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Kylemore Post Road Limited
(Village Grocer), 1 Yorkton Boulevard (previously 4476 16th Avenue - To remove
(H) Hold provision permitting the construction of a supermarket with business
offices on the second floor).
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 (September 22,
2009)
(1) PROPERTIES READY FOR
TAX SALE
REGISTRATION AND TAX SALE (7.1)
Moved by Deputy
Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by
Councillor C. Moretti
1) That the
confidential report entitled “Properties Ready for Tax Sale Registration and
Tax Sale”, be received; and,
2) That the Treasurer
commences the registration process under Section 373 of the Municipal Act, 2001
for the subject properties listed in Appendix “A” to this report; and,
3) That staff be
authorized to proceed as directed with respect to this matter.
CARRIED
14. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
Moved by Councillor L. Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That By-law 2009-144 be given three
readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2009-144 A
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of September 29, 2009.
(Council Meeting No. 13, 2009)
By-law
CARRIED
15. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
___________________________________ _____________________________________
KIMBERLEY
KITTERINGHAM FRANK
SCARPITTI
TOWN CLERK MAYOR
(Signed)