<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;"> Meeting No. 12

That Council authorize the partial release of the Site Plan Control Agreement from title and the return of securities in the amount of $7,503.60 to Hans Klas Holdings Inc. the owner of 177 Main Street, Unionville, as the proposed addition to the existing building is not proceeding.

(4)        WYNBERRY DEVELOPMENTS INC. - WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
            PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING
            BY-LAW (SU 01 119048 (19TM-01020 PHASE 2) ZO 01 119040) (10.7, 10.5)

Report 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B Correspondence Update Memo

That the presentation by Development Services staff regarding the proposed plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment on Monkhouse Road, Wismer Commons Community, submitted by Wynberry Developments inc., be received;

And that the memo dated June 8, 2006 from the Commissioner of Development Services providing an update regarding the proposed plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment on Monkhouse Road, Wismer Commons Community, submitted by Wynberry Developments Inc., be received;

And that the petition from the residents of Monkhouse Road be received;

And that the delegations of Karen Kessel, Kevin Hebib, Stephen Kotyck, Lynn Vandervoot, residents, and James Kennedy, KLM Planning, on behalf of Wynberry Developments Inc. be received;

And that pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act no further public meeting be held;

And that By-laws 2006-147 and 2006-148 be enacted.

(5)        MAJORWOOD DEVELOPMENTS INC. (BARROWCREST)
            2938 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE EAST
            WEST CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY,
            DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND REZONING
            (SU 02 118584, ZA 02 118517) (10.5, 10.7)

That the memorandum dated June 13, 2006 from the Commissioner of Development Services summarizing staff's responses to the requested changes to the conditions of draft plan approval be received;

That Council approve the revised draft conditions of draft plan approval as outlined in the memorandum dated June 13, from the Commissioner of Development Services;

That the report entitled: “RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval and Rezoning, Majorwood Developments Inc., 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive East, West side of Woodbine Avenue north of Major Mackenzie Drive, West Cathedral Community, File Nos. SU 02 118584 and ZA 02 118517”, be received;

And that the record of the public meeting held on June 7, 2005, relating to the application by Majorwood Developments Inc. 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive East, West side of Woodbine Avenue north of Major Mackenzie Drive, be received;

And that Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-02015 prepared by Templeton Planning Limited, identified as drawing number 19TM-02015 and dated May 6, 2006, to permit 97 residential units, 4.51 ha of employment land and 0.23 ha of Community Amenity area land be approved subject to conditions of draft plan approval and the red-line revisions set out in Appendix ‘A’ to this report;

And that the Director of Planning and Urban Design be directed to issue draft approval when the following requirement has been complied with:

· That the Owner enter into an agreement with the Town, applying specifically to Block 64 of draft plan 19TM-02015, 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 subject block, until the following conditions have been met:

1. The Environmental Assessment Study for the Highway 404 off ramp extension has been approved by Markham, and the appeal period has expired without a Part 2 Order (Bump-up);

2. If required, the draft plan has been revised, to the satisfaction of the Town of Markham and the Region of York, to reflect any changes to the subject block and to identify the approved alignment of the Highway 404 off-ramp extension as a public road in accordance with the approved Highway 404 off-ramp extension Environmental Assessment Study; and,

3. The abutting owners have entered into an agreement with the Town, and other public agencies as required, or other suitable arrangements have been made to the satisfaction of the Town, to either construct the Highway 404 off ramp extension (excluding the overpass structure), or to construct an extension of Nichols Boulevard from Major Mackenzie Drive to the southern boundary of the subject lands;

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Parkland Conveyance Agreement between the Town and the Cathedral West Landowners Group, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor and the Commissioner of Development Services;

And that the applications to amend zoning by-laws 304-87 and 177-96 be approved and the implementing by-laws set out in Appendix ‘B’ to this report to this report be enacted;

And that the applicants agree to pay their proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;

And that the applicants be granted a servicing allocation of 97 units, such allocation to be from the total allocation for the Cathedral community, in accordance with the February 15 and November 22, 2005, reports on servicing allocation;

And that the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;

And that the Town reserve the right to revoke or reallocate servicing supply to the draft plan of subdivision should the development not proceed in a timely manner;

And that the applicant submit the required 30% subdivision processing fee in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 2005-357);

And further that the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-02015 will lapse after a period of three years commencing on the date of issuance of draft plan approval, in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period.

(By-laws 2006-178 and 2006-179)

(6)        ROMANDALE FARMS LTD AND 404 DEVELOPMENTS INC.
            (CATHEDRAL TOWN PHASE III)
            PART OF LOTS 23 AND 24
            CONCESSION 3, WEST SIDE OF WOODBINE AVENUE,
            NORTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
            DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (SU 06 105953) (10.7)

That the memorandum dated June 13, 2006 from the Commissioner of Development Services summarizing staff's responses to the requested changes to the conditions of draft plan approval be received;

That Council approve the revised draft conditions of draft plan approval as outlined in the memorandum dated June 13, from the Commissioner of Development Services;

That the report entitled: “RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval Romandale Farms Limited and 404 Developments Inc. (Cathedral Town Phase III) Part of Lots 23 and 24 Concession 3, West side of Woodbine Avenue north of Major Mackenzie Drive, File No. SU 06 105953”, be received:

And that the record of the public meeting held on June 7, 2005, relating to the application by Romandale Farms Limited and 404 Developments Inc. (Cathedral Town Phase III), Part of Lots 23 and 24 Concession 3, West side of Woodbine Avenue north of Major Mackenzie Drive, be received;

And that Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-06003 prepared by Design Plan Services Inc., identified as drawing number 0238-4a\2, dated May 17, 2005 and revised May 3, 2006, to permit 68 single detached, 38 townhouse, 13 medium density dwellings and 14.57 hectares of employment lands be approved subject to the redline revisions and conditions of draft plan approval set out in Appendix ‘A; to this report;

And that the Director of Planning and Urban Design be directed to issue draft approval when the following requirements have been complied with:

a) That the Owner enter into an agreement with the Town, applying specifically to Blocks 69, 70 and 71 and Lot 1 of draft plan 19TM-06003, 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 subject block, until the following conditions have been met:

1. The Town has completed a detailed design study for the Woodbine Avenue By-pass;

2. The Landowners’ Group has prepared a survey plan of the proposed Woodbine Avenue By-pass right-of-way that reflects the recommendations of the detailed design study, to the satisfaction of the Town and the Region of York;

3. The Owner has conveyed to York Region, free of all costs and encumbrances, all land required for the Woodbine Avenue By-pass within the boundaries of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-06003 as identified by the above survey;

4. If required, the draft plan of subdivision has been revised to reflect any changes to the Woodbine Avenue By-pass alignment and any associated changes to the configuration of the subject blocks and lots, resulting from the above survey.

b) That the Owner into an agreement with the Town, applying specifically to Blocks 87 and 88 of draft plan 19TM-06003, 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 subject block, until the following conditions have been met:

1. The Environmental Assessment Study for the Highway 404 Flyover has been approved by Markham and the appeal period has expired without a Part 2 Order (Bump-up); and,

2. If required, the draft plan has been revised, to the satisfaction of the Town of Markham and the Region of York, to reflect any changes to the subject blocks and to identify the approved alignment of the Highway 404 Flyover as a public road in accordance with the approved Highway 404 Flyover Environmental Assessment Study;

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Parkland Conveyance Agreement between the Town and the Cathedral West Landowners Group, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor and the Commissioner of Development Services;

And that the applications to amend zoning by-laws 304-87 and 177-96 be approved and the implementing by-laws set out in Appendix ‘B’ to this report be enacted;

And that the applicants agree to pay their proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;

And that the applicants be granted a servicing allocation of 119 units, such allocation to be from the total allocation for the Cathedral community, in accordance with the February 15 and November 22, 2005, reports on servicing allocation;

And that the applicants be granted a further allocation of 3 units, to be applied only to part blocks 55 and 56 of Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-05002, such allocation to be from the total allocation for the Cathedral Community, in accordance with the February 15 and November 22, 2005 reports on servicing allocation;

And that the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;

And that the Town reserve the right to revoke or reallocate servicing supply to the draft plan of subdivision should the development not proceed in a timely manner;

And that the applicant submit the required 30% subdivision processing fee in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 2005-357);

And further that the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-06003 will lapse after a period of three years commencing on the date of issuance of draft plan approval, in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period.

(By-laws 2006-178 and 2006-179)

(7)        MONARCH CORPORATION (CATHEDRAL TOWN SOUTH)
            PART OF LOT 22 CONCESSION 3,
            WEST SIDE OF WOODBINE AVENUE
            NORTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
            DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND REZONING
            (SU 05 011381, ZA 05 011385) (10.5, 10.7)

That the memorandum dated June 13, 2006 from the Commissioner of Development Services summarizing staff's responses to the requested changes to the conditions of draft plan approval be received;

That Council approve the revised draft conditions of draft plan approval as outlined in the memorandum dated June 13, from the Commissioner of Development Services;

That the report entitled: “RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval and Rezoning, Monarch Corporation (Cathedral Town south) Lot 22 Concession 3, West side of Woodbine Avenue north of Major Mackenzie Drive, File Nos. SU 05 011381 and ZA 05 011385”, be received;

And that the record of the public meeting held on June 7, 2005, relating to the applications by Monarch Corporation (Cathedral Town South), Lot 22 Concession 3, West side of Woodbine Avenue north of Major Mackenzie Drive, be received;

And that Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-05009 prepared by Design Plan Services Inc., identified as drawing number 0238-1\50, dated and revised May 1, 2006, be approved subject to the redline revisions and conditions of draft plan approval set out in Appendix ‘A’ to this report;

And that the Director of Planning and Urban Design be directed to issue draft approval when the following requirements have been complied with:

a) That the Owner enter into an agreement with the Town, applying specifically to Lot 118 and Block 152 of draft plan 19TM-05009, 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 subject block, until the following conditions have been met:

1. The Town has completed a detailed design study for the Woodbine Avenue By-pass;

2. The Landowners’ Group has prepared a survey plan of the proposed Woodbine Avenue By-pass right-of-way that reflects the recommendations of the detailed design study, to the satisfaction of the Town and the Region of York;

3. The Owner has conveyed to York Region, free of all costs and encumbrances, all land required for the Woodbine Avenue By-pass within the boundaries of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02015 as identified by the above survey;

4. If required, the draft plan of subdivision has been revised to reflect any changes to the Woodbine Avenue By-pass alignment and any associated changes to the configuration of the subject blocks and lots, resulting from the above survey;

b) That the Owner into an agreement with the Town, applying specifically to Blocks 155, 156, 157 and 158 of draft plan 19TM-05009, 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 subject block, until the following conditions have been met:

1. The Environmental Assessment Study for the Highway 404 Flyover has been approved by Markham and the appeal period has expired without a Part 2 Order (Bump-up); and,

2. If required, the draft plan has been revised, to the satisfaction of the Town of Markham and the Region of York, to reflect any changes to the subject blocks and to identify the approved alignment of the Highway 404 Flyover as a public road in accordance with the approved Highway 404 Flyover Environmental Assessment Study;

And that the applications to amend zoning by-laws 304-87 and 177-96 be approved and the implementing by-laws set out in Appendix ‘B’ to this report be enacted;

And that the applicants agree to pay their proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;

And that the applicants be granted a servicing allocation of 195 units, such allocation to be from the total allocation for the Cathedral community, in accordance with the February 15 and November 22, 2005, reports on servicing allocation;

And that the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;

And that the Town reserve the right to revoke or reallocate servicing supply to the draft plan of subdivision should the development not proceed in a timely manner;

And that the applicant submit the required 30% subdivision processing fee in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 2005-357);

And further that the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-05009 will lapse after a period of three years commencing on the date of issuance of draft plan approval, in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period.

(By-laws 2006-178 and 2006-179)

(8)        TUCCIARONE FAMILY, SOUTH SIDE OF
            ELGIN MILLS ROAD,
            WEST OF WOODBINE AVENUE
            DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            (ZA.01-110135, SU.01-110135) (10.5, 10.7)

That the memorandum dated June 13, 2006 from the Commissioner of Development Services summarizing staff's responses to the requested changes to the conditions of draft plan approval be received;

That Council approve the revised draft conditions of draft plan approval as outlined in the memorandum dated June 13, from the Commissioner of Development Services;

That the deputations by Rick Coburn, representing Sam Burmi of Ontario N30 Investments Inc., be received;

And that the draft plan of subdivision 19T-95075, prepared by KLM Planning Partners Inc., dated May 1, 2006, to permit 47 single detached units, 38 semi-detached units and 2 part blocks, a 0.633 hectare (1.56 ac) gas station site and 1.44 hectares (3.56 ac) of employment lands, south side of Elgin Mills, west of Woodbine Avenue, be approved subject to conditions of draft plan approval and the red-line revisions set out in Appendix ‘A’ to this report;

And that the Director of Planning and Urban Design be directed to issue draft approval when the following requirements have been complied with:

the Owner shall enter into an agreement with the Town, applying specifically to lot 65, plan 19T-95075, 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 subject blocks, until the following conditions have been met:

1. The Town has completed a detailed design study for the Woodbine Avenue By-pass;

2. The Landowner’s Group has prepared a survey plan of the proposed Woodbine Avenue By-pass right-of-way that reflects the recommendations of the detailed design study, to the satisfaction of the Town and the Region of York;

3. The Owner has conveyed to York Region, free of all costs and encumbrances, any land required for the Woodbine Avenue By-pass within the boundaries of the draft plan 19T-95075 as identified by the above survey; and,

4. If required, the draft plan has been revised to reflect any changes to the Woodbine Avenue By-pass alignment and any associated changes to the configuration of the subject blocks and lots, resulting from the above survey;

And that the application submitted by the Tucciarone family to amend Zoning By-laws 177-76 and 304-87, as amended, be approved, and the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the staff report dated June 6, 2006, be enacted;

And that the applicant agrees to pay their proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;

And that the Tucciarone family be granted a servicing allocation of 87 units, such allocation to be from the total allocation for the Cathedral community, in accordance with the February 15, 2005 and November 22, 2005, reports on servicing allocation;

And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation for this development;

And that the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;

And that the applicant provide the Town with the required payment of 30% subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 2005-357);

And further that the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19T-95075 will lapse after a period of three years commencing the date of issuance of draft approval, in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period.

(By-laws 2006-180 and 2006-181)

(9) MODICA PURCHASE FROM THE TOWN
BLOCK 1, PLAN M-1880 FOR DRIVEWAY RELOCATION (8.5)

That Block A, Plan M-1880 be declared surplus pursuant to Town of Markham By-law 178-96 and that notice of the proposed disposition of such lands be placed on the agenda for the Council meeting of June 13, 2006;

And that a by-law be enacted at Council on June 27, 2006, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer of Land and other related documents for the completion of this transaction, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

(10) GENERAL COMMITTEE - JUNE 12, 2006
STORM DAMAGE IN THORNHILL RESULTING FROM
AUGUST 19, 2005 STORM (8.0)

That staff and Council be authorized to disclose that the Town of Markham did commission an independent review by an outside consultant of the issues arising from the storm damage incurred in Thornhill during the storm of August 19, 2005.

(11) NOMINATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF POWERSTREAM (13.7)

That the terms of office of Donald Cousens, Frank Scarpitti and Richard Ling, three of the Town’s four nominees to the PowerStream Board of Directors, be extended to May 31, 2007.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

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

CARRIED

3. MINUTES

(1) COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 23, 2006

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 23, 2006, be adopted.

CARRIED

4. PRESENTATIONS

(1) CHARACTER ORGANIZATION PRESENTATION (12.2.6)

Council recognized and congratulated the following organizations in becoming a "Character Organization" in Markham:

Authentic Tae Kwon Do

Markham Men of Harmony

Toronto Iranians Group (Markham Branch)

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

(2) 2006 MAYOR'S SENIORS’ HALL OF FAME AWARDS (12.2.6)

Mayor Cousens with Mr. Raj Sethi, Chair of the Awards Committee, presented the 2006 Mayor's Seniors' Hall of Fame Awards. It was noted that the Seniors’ Hall of Fame Award is presented to a nominee over 60 years of age who has made a unique and outstanding contribution to the Markham Community. The Meritorious Award and Certificate of Appreciation are awarded to nominees for their unique or outstanding achievements. The congratulations of Council was extended, and a reception followed the presentation.

- Mayor’s Senior Hall of Fame Award: Ross Sutherland

- Meritorious Awards: James Dornan

Kam Wing Soong

- Certificates of Appreciation: Mary Boress

Gayle Ellis

Mulshanker Vyas

Melita Waterman

(3) TOWN-INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN
AND THORNHILL SECONDARY PLAN AMENDMENTS (10.3)

Report 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C

Letters Extract

On June 6, 2006, Development Services Committee referred consideration of the proposed Town-initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan amendments to Council this date for further discussion.

On June 6, 2006, Development Services Committee received the following written submissions and deputations:

Written submissions

John La Chapelle and Rob Armstrong

Deputations

Bill Wylie representing SPOHT; Malcolm Bryce; Keith Irish; Kelly Kivioja; Robert Armstrong; Joseph Ricciuti; Marion Matthias; Evelin Ellison, President of Thornhill Ward One Residents Group; Joan Chesley; Robert Ritchie; and Mel Winch of Winch Planning and Development, representing the owner of the Post Office.

Staff gave a brief overview of the issue and key recommendations of the study.

Council this date received the following written submissions and deputations:

Written submissions

Rosemary Pucholt; Joe and Diane Ricciuti; and Martin Sharvit, Manager, Great Space Inc, 7787 Yonge Street, know as Thornhill Mews.

Deputations

David Rawcliffe, Past President, SPOHT (The Society for the Preservation of Historic Thornhill), on behalf of himself and Bill Wylie; Robert Briggs; Joseph Ricciuti; Diane Ricciuti; Malcolm Bryce; Stephen Lipman; Lois Gardner; Kathy Nelson; Gwyn Wojna; Reg Paterson; Justin, a student of E. J. Sand Public School, on behalf of himself and a member of the teaching staff; David Burke, Adam Birrell, a member of SPOHT; Evelyn Ellison, a representative of the Ward One South Thornhill Residents Inc.; Rosemary Pucholt; J. Pucholt; Jeffery Stone; and Mel Winch of Winch Planning and Development.

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 6, 2006, with respect to the proposed Town-initiated amendment to the Official Plan (Revised 1987) and the Thornhill Secondary Plan PD 3-1), as amended, be received;

And that the Town-initiated amendment to the Official Plan (Revised 1987) and the Thornhill Secondary Plan (PD 3-1), as amended, be adopted;

And that the Town-initiated amendment to the Official Plan (revised 1987) and the Thornhill Secondary Plan (PD 3-1), as amended, be referred to the Region of York for approval.

(By-laws 2006-198 and 2006-199)

CARRIED (9:4)

(See following recorded vote)

(See following motion to amend which was lost)

YEAS: Regional Councillor J. Jones; Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell; Councillor S, Daurio; Councillor J. Virgilio; Councillor G, McKelvey; Councillor J. Webster; Councillor D. Horchik; Councillor A. Chiu; Mayor D. Cousens. (9)

NAYS: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti; Regional Councillor J. Heath; Councillor E. Shapero; Councillor K. Usman. (4)

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

That the building height be restricted to three stories in the Thornhill Heritage area.

LOST (6:7)

(See following recorded vote which was Lost)

YEAS: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti; Regional Councillor J. Heath; Regional Councillor J. Jones; Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell; Councillor E. Shapero; Councillor K. Usman. (6)

NAYS: Councillor S. Daurio; Councillor J. Virgilio; Councillor G. McKelvey; Councillor J. Webster; Councillor D. Horchik; Councillor A. Chiu; Mayor D. Cousens. (7)

5. DELEGATIONS

(1) David Rawcliffe, Past President, SPOHT (The Society for the Preservation of Historic Thornhill), on behalf of himself and Mr. Bill Wylie, expressing concerns regarding the Town-Initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan Amendments (10.5)
(Presentations Clause 4(2))

(2) Robert Briggs, expressing concerns regarding the Town-Initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan Amendments (10.5)
(Presentations Clause 4(2))

(3) Joseph Ricciuti, expressing concerns regarding the Town-Initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan Amendments (10.5)
(Presentations Clause 4(2))

(4) Diane Ricciuti, expressing concerns regarding the Town-Initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan Amendments (10.5)
(Presentations Clause 4(2))

(5) Malcolm Bryce, expressing concerns regarding the Town-Initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan Amendments (10.5)

(Presentations Clause 4(2))

(6) Stephen Lipman, expressing concerns regarding the Town-Initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan Amendments (10.5)

(Presentations Clause 4(2))

(7) Lois Gardner, expressing concerns regarding the Town-Initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan Amendments (10.5)

(Presentations Clause 4(2))

(8) Kathy Nelson, expressing concerns regarding the Town-Initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan Amendments (10.5)

(Presentations Clause 4(2))

(9) Gwyn Wojna, expressing concerns regarding the Town-Initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan Amendments (10.5)

(Presentations Clause 4(2))

(10) Reg Paterson, expressing concerns regarding the Town-Initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan Amendments (10.5)

(Presentations Clause 4(2))

(11) Justin, a student of E. J. Sand Public School, on behalf of himself and a member of the teaching staff; expressing concerns regarding the Town-Initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan Amendments (10.5)

(Presentations Clause 4(2))

(12) David Burke, expressing concerns regarding the Town-Initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan Amendments (10.5)

(Presentations Clause 4(2))

(13) Adam Birrell, a member of SPOHT, expressing concerns regarding the Town-Initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan Amendments (10.5)

(Presentations Clause 4(2))

(14) Evelyn Ellison, a representative of The Ward One South Thornhill Residents Inc., expressing concerns regarding the Town-Initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan Amendments (10.5)

(Presentations Clause 4(2))

(15) Rosemary Pucholt, expressing concerns regarding the Town-Initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan Amendments (10.5)

(Presentations Clause 4(2))

(16) J. Pucholt, expressing concerns regarding the Town-Initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan Amendments (10.5)

(Presentations Clause 4(2))

(17) Jeffery Stone, expressing concerns regarding the Town-Initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan Amendments (10.5)

(Presentations Clause 4(2))

(18) Mel Winch, of Winch Planning and Development, expressing concerns regarding the Town-Initiated Official Plan and Thornhill Secondary Plan Amendments (10.5)

(Presentations Clause 4(2))

(19) Richard Talbot, expressing concerns regarding the Special Policy Area policies (10.3)

(Clause 7(a), Report No. 22)

(20) Fran Kleiner, on behalf of the residents of Milmar Court, thanking Council for proceeding with the Milmar Court Sanitary Sewer System project. (7.12)

(Clause 6, Report No. 25)

6. PETITIONS

(1)        PETITION - WYNBERRY DEVELOPMENTS INC.
            WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY PLAN OF
            SUBDIVISION AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
            (SU 01 119048 (19TM-01020 PHASE 2) ZO 01 119040) (10.7, 10.5)

Letter

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

That the petition signed by 19 residents outlining their concerns regarding the proposed plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment on Monkhouse Road, Wismer Commons Community, submitted by Wynberry Developments Inc. be received and referred Members of Council.

(By-laws 2006-147 and 2006-148) (Committee of the Whole Item - June 13, 2006)

CARRIED

7(a) REPORT NO. 22 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

That Report No. 22 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

May 16, 2006

(1)        TOWN OF MARKHAM, SPECIAL POLICY AREAS
            AMENDMENTS TO OFFICIAL PLAN, UNIONVILLE CORE AREA
            SECONDARY PLAN, MARKHAM CENTRE SECONDARY PLAN
            AND UNIONVILLE SOUTH SECONDARY PLAN (MI 142) (10.3)

Report Maps A Notice Info. Update Memo

That the memo dated June 13, 2006 from the Director of Planning and Urban Design providing an update with respect to the Town of Markham's proposed Official Plan and Secondary Plans for Special Policy Areas, be received;

And that the written submission from Ronald Stein, of 1334618 Ontario Incorporated, in support of the Town of Markham’s proposed Official Plan and Secondary Plans with respect to Special Policy Areas, be received;

And that deputations by Marlene Slopack, Beth Stiller, John Kulis, Chris Sauer, and Judy Hargreaves, with concerns regarding the Town of Markham’s proposed Official Plan and Secondary Plans with respect to Special Policy Areas, be received;

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on May 16, 2006, with respect to Amendments to the Official Plan, Unionville Core Area Secondary Plan PD 1-12 for the portion of the Markham and Unionville Planning District, South Unionville Planning District PD-22-1, Markham Centre Secondary Plan PD-2-2 and Zoning By-laws 122-72, 134-79, 11-72, 304-87, 1229 and 177-96 to amend the boundary of the lands identified as Special Policy Area, be received;

And that the draft Official Plan and Secondary Plan Amendment to amend the Special Policy Area boundary, be finalized and adopted;

And that the draft Official Plan and Secondary Plan Amendment be forwarded to the Region of York for approval;

And that the boundary amendment for the Special Policy Area zoning overlay be approved and the draft Zoning By-law amendment to amend by-laws 122-72, as amended, 11-72, as amended, 134-79 as amended, 304-87 as amended, 1229 as amended, 177-96 as amended, be finalized and passed, without further notice, to come into force and effect upon approval of the Official Plan Amendment by the Region of York;

And that Development Services staff be directed to work with Corporate Communications on the development of an expanded communications plan to better inform residents on the implications of the Special Policy Area designation.

(By-laws 2006-149 to 2006-155)

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

That Clause (1) be amended to add the following paragraph:

"Development Services staff be directed to work with Corporate Communications on the development of an expanded communications plan to better inform residents on the implications of the Special Policy Area designation."

CARRIED

7(b) REPORT NO. 23 - GENERAL COMMITTEE

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

That Report No. 23 - General Committee be received and adopted.

May 15, 2006

(1) AWARD OF TENDER 063-T-06 REPLACEMENT OF
19^TH AVENUE BRIDGE OVER LITTLE ROUGE CREEK (7.12.1)

That the report entitled “Award of Tender 063-T-06 Replacement of 19^th Avenue Bridge Over Little Rouge Creek” be received;

And that Tender 063-T-06 Replacement of 19^th Avenue Bridge Over Little Rouge Creek be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Anscon Contracting Inc. in the amount of $515,413.50, exclusive of contingency and GST;

And that the use of the $34,500 contingency, exclusive of GST, will be guided by the Expenditure Control Policy;

And that the award be funded from Asset Management Department, Capital Works, ROW’s 2006 Capital Budget Account # 058 6150 7035 005 Bridges and Culvert Improvement Program in the amount of $2,315,000.

CARRIED

7(c) REPORT NO. 24 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

That Report No. 24 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

June 6, 2006

(1) ASSUMPTION OF PLANS OF SUBDIVISION (10.7)

Whereas by Memorandum dated May 8, 2006, the Director of Engineering advised that the guarantee period for Registered Plans 65M-2665, 65M-3170, 65M-3379, 65M-3249 and 65R-18880 have expired and all conditions of their respective subdivision agreements have been complied with;

Now therefore be it resolved that the services in the following subdivisions be assumed:

Marianne Teubner 65M-2665

Monarch Construction Limited 65M-3170

Monarch Construction Limited 65M-3379

Glitter Development Corp. 65M-3249

(Castan Avenue) Parts 3 to 16 inclusive 65R-18880

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms of the subdivision agreements;

And further that the necessary by-laws be enacted to establish roads within the subdivisions as part of the highways of the Town of Markham.

(By-law 2006-156 and 2006-157)

(2)        ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL
            SUBDIVISIONS, REGISTERED PLAN #’S 65M-3376, 65M-3536,
            PARTS 1 TO 7 INCLUSIVE ON 65R-21540, PARTS 9 AND 10 ON
            65R-28479, 65M-3176, 65M-3666 AND 65M-3501
            ENG. FILE # 2127 PHASES 1 & 2, 88-10, 2120 PHASES 3 & 5 AND 2146 (10.7)

That the report entitled “Acceptance for Maintenance of Residential Subdivisions Registered Plan #’s 65M-3376, 65M-3536, Parts 1 to 7 inclusive on 65R-21540, Parts 9 and 10 on 65R-28479, 65M-3176, 65M-3666 and 65M-3501, Eng. File #2127 Phases 1 & 2, 88-10, 2120 Phases 3 & 5 and 2146 dated June 6, 2006, be received;

And that the services in Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3376, 65M-3536, Parts 1 to 7 inclusive on plan 65R-21540, Parts 9 and 10 on 65R-28479, 65M-3176, 65M-3666 and 65M-3501 be accepted for maintenance;

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 accept the responsibility for operating and maintaining the infrastructure within the Subdivisions as part of the Town’s system;

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

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

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

And that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘C’ of the Parking By-law 2005-188, by including no parking on the streets indicated, be approved;

And that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘E’ of the Parking By-law 2005-188, by including no parking on the streets indicated, be approved;

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

(By-laws 2006-158 to 2006-168)

(3)        UP-FRONTING OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
            OF TWO PARKS IN THE CORNELL ROUGE PHASE 1
            SUBDIVISION OF CORNELL BY THE CORNELL ROUGE
            DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (6.3)

That the report dated June 6, 2006 to Development Services Committee, entitled “Up-fronting of the Design and Construction of Two Parks in the Cornell Rouge Phase 1 Subdivision of Cornell by the Cornell Rouge Development Corporation” be received;

And that Council approve the request by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation to up-front the cost of design, construction and contract administration of two parks identified as Block 337 (1.2816 ha or 3.1668 ac) and Block 342 (0.4801 ha or 1.1864 ac) in draft plan of subdivision 19TM-030006, subject to the following conditions:

That Cornell Rouge Development Corporation up-front the cost of the design, construction and contract administration of these two parks to a minimum value of $135,000.00 per acre which totals approximately $587,682.00 inclusive of all applicable taxes;

That, subject to compliance with these terms and conditions, the Town of Markham reimburse Cornell Rouge Development Corporation up to $587,682.00 towards this project from development charges for park development under the understanding that Cornell Rouge Development Corporation may contribute additional funds above this amount which will not be reimbursable by the Town, towards the development of these parks;

That the Town reimburse Cornell Rouge Development Corporation for invoices paid on a single lump sum basis for all approved costs associated with the design, construction and contract administration, including all applicable taxes, of these two parks up to a maximum of $587,682.00, less the 10% holdback to be released upon final assumption of the park by the Town, after sufficient Development Charges for park development have been collected (90% of a maximum of $587,682.00) at the building permit stage for residential lots within the Cornell Community to warrant repayment in full to the maximum allowable. No interest on such invoices shall be payable by the Town;

That owners / developers within the Cornell Community, including Cornell Rouge Development Corporation, not receive any credit towards park development charges and continue to pay the park development charge at the building permit stage for all present and future development phases of subdivisions within the Cornell Community;

That Cornell Rouge Development Corporation hire a landscape architect who is a full member of the OALA having custody and use of the Association seal, and approved by the Town, to provide professional design, contract document, and contract administration services, to the satisfaction of the Town;

That Cornell Rouge Development Corporation follow the Town’s standard park and open space approval process which includes development of several design concepts, holding community input meetings, presentation to selected Standing and Advisory Committees as applicable, as well as review and approval by the Planning and Urban Design Department in consultation with the Parks Operations Department;

That Cornell Rouge Development Corporation tender out the construction of the park works including a minimum of three bidders to the satisfaction of the Town and a 2 year detailed maintenance contract for the parks to the Town’s satisfaction as part of the tendered works. Costs for the 2 year maintenance contract are the responsibility of Cornell Rouge Development Corporation;

That, notwithstanding the requirement noted above in Condition (7), Cornell Rouge Development Corporation shall also maintain the park to Town standards, from the time that it is built until such time as the parks would normally have been built (identified in the Town’s Development Charges Study as 2008). The Town will not reimburse Cornell Rouge Development Corporation for costs associated with this additional maintenance obligation for the park;

That these parks be included in the Urban Design, Development Services Commission, 2008 Capital Budget submission which will include the amount to be reimbursed and the internal consulting fees.

And that staff be authorized to hire outside contract staff to manage the project.

(4) CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH WISMER COMMONS
DEVELOPER’S GROUP INC. (10.0)

Report Map Attach

That the report entitled “Credit Agreement with – Wismer Commons Developer’s Group Inc.” dated May 16, 2006, be received;

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Development Charge Credit Agreement with Wismer Commons Developers Group Inc. in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrator Officer and Town Solicitor pursuant to section 38 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 for the construction of public works;

And that the Financial Services Department be authorized to make final adjustments to the financial schedules of the Development Charge Credit Agreement to reflect development charge credits upon execution of the Credit Agreement.

(5) FOREST BAY HOMES LTD., 7330 MARKHAM ROAD
AMENDMENT TO SIGN BY-LAW (05-013949) (2.16.1)

That the report dated June 6, 2006 entitled “Amendment to Sign By-law for Forest Bay Homes Ltd.”, be received;

And that a by-law be enacted to amend Sign By-law No. 2002-94, as amended, to:

· Prohibit a ground sign along Denison Road on the subject lands; and

· Prohibit a ground sign on the adjacent parcel to the north of the subject lands along Markham Road.

(By-law 2006-169)

(6) URBAN DESIGN AWARDS PROGRAM (10.0)

That the staff report entitled Urban Design Awards Program, dated June 6, 2006, be received;

And that the existing Urban Design Award categories be amended and that five categories of awards for built projects be established (as outlined in the report), to improve the quality and quantity of submissions, better align the program with the Town’s urban design objectives and to sustain the awards program over the longer term;

And that the Urban Design Awards rotation timeline be amended from a 2-year rotation to a 3-year rotation to encourage more high quality built projects to be submitted and considered;

And that Town nomination of qualified projects be permitted in the program in order to encourage strong candidate projects to enter the competition;

And further that the Urban Design Awards program for 2006 proceed in the fall on the basis of the new award categories.

(7)        RULAND PROPERTIES INC. (THE REMINGTON GROUP)
            SITE PLAN CONTROL APPROVAL, PHASE I APARTMENT
            BUILDINGS, MARKHAM CENTRE (SC 06 107107) (10.6)

Report Attachments

That the report dated June 6, 2006, entitled “Application for Site Plan Control Approval - Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group), Phase I Apartment Buildings, Markham Centre” be received;

And that the application for site plan control approval by Ruland Properties for a 10-storey and 7-storey apartment building containing 188 units and linked by a common lobby be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix A;

And that site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or her designate, to be issued following execution of a Site Plan Agreement. Site Plan approval is issued only when the Director has signed the site plan;

And that the Owner execute the Markham Centre Landowners Group Agreement and pay their proportionate share of the costs of community infrastructure and facilities prior to final site plan approval to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor and Commissioner of Development Services;

And that the Owner execute a Subdivision Agreement prior to final site plan approval to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor and Commissioner of Development Services;

And that Council authorize the enactment of a by-law to remove the Hold (H) provision on the subject lands upon execution of the Subdivision and Site Plan Agreements to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services and the Town Solicitor;

And that the Owner revise the building elevations and site plan to address the concerns raised by staff and the Markham Centre Advisory Committee to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services.

(8)        RULAND PROPERTIES INC. (THE REMINGTON GROUP)
            SITE PLAN CONTROL APPROVAL, PHASE I TOWNHOMES
            MARKHAM CENTRE (SC 05 026690) (10.6)

Report Maps Appendices By-laws

That the report dated June 6, 2006, entitled “Application for Site Plan Control Approval - Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group), Phase I Townhomes, Markham Centre” be received;

And that the application for site plan control approval by Ruland Properties for 175, 3 and 4-storey townhomes be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix A;

And that the Owner execute a Subdivision Agreement prior to final site plan approval to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor and Commissioner of Development Services;

And that Council authorize the enactment of a by-law to remove the Hold (H) provisions on the model suites portion of the site and heritage building lands and that the H removal by-law be enacted in advance of a site plan and a subdivision agreement being executed, subject to the Owner providing an undertaking to the Town and Trustee of the Markham Centre Developers Group committing to execute a Subdivision Agreement, Site Plan Agreement and Developer’s Group Agreement, and pay their proportionate share of the costs of community infrastructure and facilities in the Markham Centre area on a pro rata basis relating to the eight (8) model suites and heritage building, prior to lifting the H, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services and the Town Solicitor;

And that the Town’s Greenlands consultant be retained to review the stormpond designs with particular emphasis being placed on potential trail connections in the vicinity of and around the ponds; location of stormwater outlets and landscape elements; and, that the applicant’s stormpond designs incorporate the greenlands components for this phase of the development.

(9)        BOX GROVE CENTRE INC., BOX GROVE HILL
            DEVELOPMENTS INC., AND BOX GROVE NORTH INC.
            (19TM-030012) PHASE 2, BOX GROVE PLANNING DISTRICT
            PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND IMPLEMENTING
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (SU 03 115555, ZA 03 115538) (10.5, 10.7)

That correspondence from Jason C. Wu of Walker, Nott, Dragicevic Associates Limited, representing the Pilkington Family, owners of land abutting the Box Grove Hill Developments lands, with concerns regarding access to the Pilkington property, be received;

And that the staff memorandum dated June 6, 2006, regarding amendments to # 17.6 of the conditions of Draft Plan Approval, be received;

And that the deputation by Eric Le Bolloch, owner, be received;

And that the staff report entitled “Box Grove Centre Inc., Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. & Box Grove North Inc. (19TM-030012) Phase 2, Proposed Plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law amendments, Box Grove Planning District” dated June 6, 2006, be received;

And that Phase 2 of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-030012 (SU. 03-115555) located east of 9^th Line, north of 14^th Avenue, proposed by Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. & Box Grove North Inc. & Box Grove Centre Inc., be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’ as amended by staff memorandum dated June 6, 2006;

And that the Director of Planning and Urban Design be directed to issue draft approval once the Owner has complied with the requirement to enter into the agreement set out below restricting pre-sale of certain residential lots in the subdivision;

And that prior to issuance of draft plan approval, the Owner shall enter into an agreement with the Town, applying to Lots 343, 359, 378, 395 and 410 of draft plan 19TM-030012, 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 subject lots until such time as:

· the detailed design for the Markham By-pass (including the completion of the Reference Plan) has been completed; and,

· a revised draft plan, if required, has been approved by the Town of Markham in consultation with York Region, which incorporates the detailed design of the Markham By-pass, as surveyed;

And that zoning application (ZA 03-115538) to amend By-law 304-87 and By-law 177-96, submitted by Box Grove Centre Inc., Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. & Box Grove North Inc. for lands east of 9^th Line, north of 14^th Avenue, be approved and the implementing Zoning By-Laws be finalized and enacted;

And that the applicants agree to pay their proportionate share of the Highway 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;

And that servicing allocation for 527 units be granted to Box Grove Hill Developments Inc., Box Grove North Inc. and Box Grove Centre Inc. (19TM-030012) Phase 2 in accordance with the November 22, 2005 report on servicing allocation;

And that the Town reserve the right to revoke or reallocate water and sewage allocation at its sole discretion;

And that the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;

And that the applicants provide to the Town the 30% payment of the required subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (2005- 357);

And further that the draft plan of subdivision approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing June 6, 2006, in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period.

(By-laws 2006-170 and 2006-171)

(10) CONVEYANCING REQUIRED TO DISPOSE OF 0.3 M RESERVE
BLOCK 31 ON 65M-3864, EAST OF MCCOWAN ROAD (8.1)

That the 0.3m reserve identified as Block 31 on 65M-3864 be declared surplus pursuant to Town of Markham By-law 178-96 and that notice of the proposed disposition of such lands be placed on the agenda for the Council meeting of June 13, 2006;

And that a by-law be enacted at Council on June 27, 2006, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer of Land and other related documents for the completion of the conveyancing required to convey the 0.3m reserve to the owner of the lands within draft plan of subdivision 19TM-030013, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

(Other Business 2)

(11)      MACKENZIE BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS LIMITED
            SU 02 116539 (19TM-02012)
            DANVEST WISMER INVESTMENTS LIMITED
            SU 02 114206 (19TM-02009)
            AMBER PLAIN INVESTMENTS LIMITED
            SU 02 110218 (19TM-02003);
            16TH AND MCCOWAN HOLDINGS LIMITED
            SU 02 115896 (19TM-02011)
            MATTAMY (ROBINSON CREEK) LIMITED
            SU 03 113679 (19TM-03008)
            BRAWLEY MANOR CORPORATION
            SU 02 115478 (19TM-02010)
            1039954 ONTARIO LTD. SU 02 118676 (19TM-02016)
            WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
            PROPOSED PLANS OF SUBDIVISION AND
            IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (10.5, 10.7)

Report Maps App A-C App D-G By-laws App K

That correspondence from John and Victoria Janovski, 820 Bur Oak Avenue, and from Holly Clune, 808 Bur Oak Avenue, with concerns regarding the proposed retail store at Bur Oak Avenue and Roy Rainey Drive, be received;

And that draft plans of subdivision by Mackenzie Builders and Developers Ltd.19TM-02012, Danvest Wismer Investments Ltd.19TM-02009, Amber Plain Investments Ltd.19TM-02003, 16^th and McCowan Holdings Ltd.19TM-02011, Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Ltd.19TM-03008, Brawley Manor Corp.19TM-02010 and 1039954 Ont. Ltd. 19TM-02016, located within the Wismer Commons Community, be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendices ‘A’ to ‘G’;

And that the applications submitted by Mackenzie Builders and Developers Ltd., Danvest Wismer Investments Ltd., Amber Plain Investments Ltd., 16^th and McCowan Holdings Ltd.,

Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Ltd., Brawley Manor Corp. and 1039954 Ont. Ltd. to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-76, as amended, be approved, and the draft by-laws attached as Appendices ‘I’ and ‘J’, be finalized and enacted;

And that the applicants agree to pay their proportionate share of the Hwy. 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;

And that servicing allocation for the plans of subdivision be granted from the total allocation for the Wismer Commons Community, assigned in accordance with the November 22, 2005 report on servicing allocation, as follows:

28 units for draft plan 19TM-02012 (Phase 2) Mackenzie Builders and Developers Ltd., 52 units for draft plan 19TM-02009 Danvest Wismer Investments Ltd.,

59 units for draft plan 19TM-02003 Amber Plain Investments Ltd.,

27 units for draft plan 19TM-02011 16^th and McCowan Holdings Ltd.,

8 units for draft plan 19TM-03008 Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Ltd.,

35 units for draft plan 19TM-02010 Brawley Manor Corp.,

21 units for draft plan 19TM-02016 1039954 Ont. Ltd.

230 total units

And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the developments not proceed in a timely manner;

And that the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for these developments;

And that the applicants 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 2005-357);

And further that the draft plan of subdivision approvals will lapse after a period of three years commencing June 6, 2006, in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period.

(By-law 2006-172 to 2006-175)

(12)      DEBORAH & ROBERT TIBERIO
            196 & 198 LANGSTAFF ROAD E, THORNHILL
            OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND TEMPORARY USE
            ZONING BY-LAW TO PERMIT EXISTING BUSINESSES WITH
            RELATED OUTDOOR STORAGE (OP 06 106489, ZA 06 106493) (10.3, 10.5)

That the deputations by Robert Tiberio, Helen Leduc and Gaza Gaspardy, representing the applicant, in support of the application, be received;

And that the staff report entitled “Applications for Official Plan Amendment to redesignate from “Public Open Space” to “Medium Density Housing” and for a Temporary Use Zoning By-law to

permit existing businesses with related outdoor storage, Deborah & Robert Tiberio, 196 & 198 Langstaff Road E, Thornhill, OP 06 106489 & ZA 06 106493”, be received;

And that the application for an Official Plan Amendment (OP 06 106489) to redesignate the lands at 196 & 198 Langstaff Road E. from “Public Open Space” to “Medium Density Housing” be referred back to Staff for consideration within the context of the Langstaff Land Use Study;

And that the application for a Temporary Use Zoning By-law to permit existing businesses with related outdoor storage (ZA 06 106493) be refused;

And that By-law Enforcement take action to ensure that these properties are brought into conformity with the existing zoning.

(13) SMOG SUMMIT
TORONTO, JUNE 7 AND 8, 2006 (5.7)

That the memorandum dated June 6, 2006, regarding the Smog Summit being held in Toronto on June 7 and 8, 2006, be received;

And that Councillor Erin Shapero, Chair, Environmental Issues Committee, or designate, be authorized to attend the Smog Summit being held in the City of Toronto on June 7, 2006, and sign the 2006 Toronto and Region Intergovernmental Declaration on Clean Air on behalf of the Town of Markham.

(14)      MILLIKEN AREA PROJECTS
            TORONTO RESERVOIR
            HAGERMAN BOULEVARD GRADE SEPARATION (10.8)

That the Milliken Mills Area Capital Projects update presentation be received;

And that the CAO and Staff be authorized to enter into negotiations with GO Transit in respect to property requirements, maintenance obligations and capital costs associated with the relocation of Town utilities as a result of the Hagerman Rail-Rail Grade Separation and report back to Council;

And that staff comment and respond to the Milliken Water Reservoir and Trunk Watermain projects through formal EA process and report back to Council.

(15)      512441 ONTARIO LTD., 9390 & 9404 HIGHWAY 48
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FOR COMMERCIAL USES
            (ZA 05 026423) (10.5)

Report Figures

That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 6, 2006, with respect to “512441 Ontario Limited, application for Zoning By-law amendment to rezone 9390 and 9404 Highway 48 for commercial uses”, be received;

And that the application to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, be enacted without further notice, once the site plan has been approved by the Development Services Committee.

(16)      RICHARD KEARNEY, 373 MAIN STREET N., MARKHAM
            RE-ZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT OFFICE COMMERCIAL USES
            (ZA 06 106151) (10.5)

That the Development Services Committee Report dated April 18, 2006, entitles “Richard Kearney, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to add business and professional office use to an existing residential use, 373 Main Street North, Markham Village Heritage Conservation District (ZA 06 106151),” be received;

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on Tuesday, June 6, 2006, with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 1229, as amended, be approved;

And that the proposed amendment to By-law 1229, as amended, be enacted.

(By-law 2006-176)

(17)      CATHEDRAL TOWN LTD AND 404 DEVELOPMENTS INC.
            1 AND 11 MAGIC AVENUE, AND 16 AND 28 BONHEUR ROAD WEST
            CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            TO PERMIT 4 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS (ZA 06 108758) (10.5)

Report Figures

That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 6, 2006, with respect to the application for amendment to By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit four single detached dwellings at 1 and 11 Magic Avenue and 16 and 28 Bonheur Road in the West Cathedral Community, be received;

And that the application by Cathedral Town Limited and 404 Developments Inc. to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit four single detached dwellings at 1 and 11 Magic Avenue and 16 and 28 Bonheur Road in the West Cathedral Community, be approved;

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

(By-law 2006-177)

7(d) REPORT NO. 25 - GENERAL COMMITTEE

Council consented to add Report No. 25 - General Committee and to separate Clauses (10) & (18).

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

That Report No. 25 – General Committee be received and adopted.

June 12, 2006

(1) MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL CAMPUS MASTER
PLAN/COMMUNITY CENTRE AND LIBRARY (6.6 & 3.19 & 12.2.6)

Presentation

That the presentation by the Chief Executive Officer, Markham Stouffville Hospital, and the Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Markham, be received;

And that Council approve issuing a Request for Proposal for the hiring of a Project Management Consultant to provide project management services for the design and construction of the Cornell Community Centre/Library;

And that Council approve issuing a Request for Proposal for the hiring of an Architect to design and provide contract administration services for the Cornell Community Centre/Library;

And that staff report back to Committee on the recommended Project Management Consultant and the Architect and the cost for these services;

And that staff report back to General Committee in September 2006 with a finalized Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and the Hospital, for review.

(2) YOUTH LEADERSHIP DAY – THE VOICE OF YOUTH
ACROSS YORK REGION (7.6)

Letter Presentation

That the presentation by the Facilitator of the “Voice of Youth Across York Region” regarding Youth Leadership Day on June 24, 2006, be received;

And that the Town of Markham provide a grant of $7,500 towards expenses related to the Youth Leadership Day on June 24, 2006;

And that Ms. S. Gotha report back to General Committee on the success of Youth Leadership Day.

(3) DEVELOPMENT CHARGES INDEXING – JULY 1, 2006 (7.11)

That the report entitled “Development Charges Indexing July 1, 2006” be received;

And that Council approve an increase in development charges of 2.78%, effective July 1, 2006.

(4) CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE & EXTREME SPORTS
FESTIVAL – NOISE BY-LAW EXEMPTION (2.10)

Report Financial Template Attachment

That Committee approve the following exemptions to By-law 2003-137 (Noise By-law) for the Canadian Motorcycle & Extreme Sports Festival:

On June 16, allow amplified music to 7 p.m.
On June 17, allow amplified music to 7 p.m. and vehicle noise from noon to 7 p.m.
On June 18, allow vehicle noise from noon to 4 p.m.

(5) AWARD OF TENDER 184-T-05 DONCASTER AVENUE
REPLACEMENT OF WATERMAIN (7.12.1)

That the report entitled “Award of Tender 184-T-05 Doncaster Avenue – Replacement of Watermain” be received;

And that Tender 184-T-05 Doncaster Avenue – Replacement of Watermain be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Finch Paving (1993) Inc. in the amount of $1,035,121, exclusive of contingency and GST;

And that a separate purchase order in the amount of $95,000 exclusive of GST, be issued for a contingency to cover any additional fees, and that the expenditure of this contingency be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy;

And that the award be funded from Waterworks Department’s 2006 Capital Budget Account # 053 6150 7248 005 Watermain Construction and Replacement in the amount of $1,463,000;

And that an exemption to the Town of Markham’s Noise Control By-law #2003-137 be approved to permit the construction of water service connections for the commercial premises on Doncaster Avenue, between Yonge Street and Henderson Avenue to proceed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from August 8, 2006 to September 8, 2006;

And that the above exemption be subject to staff from the Asset Management Department and its consultant advising abutting commercial premises and residents on Doncaster Avenue.

(6) AWARD OF TENDER 028-T-06 MILMAR COURT
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM (7.12)

Report Attachment A B C

That the deputation of Ms. Fran Kleiner, on behalf of the residents of Milmar Court, thanking Council for proceeding with the Milmar Court Sanitary Sewer System project;

And that the report entitled “Award of Tender 028-T-06 Milmar Court Sanitary Sewer System” be received;

And that Tender 028-T-06 Milmar Court Sanitary Sewer System be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Safire Infrastructure Inc. in the amount of $136,400, exclusive of contingency and GST;

And that a separate purchase order in the amount of $13,640 exclusive of GST be issued for contingency to cover any additional fees and that the Director of Asset Management be authorized to approve expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified limit in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy;

And that Mitchell Hatt & Associates be retained to carry out the site supervision and contract administration for the construction of the Milmar Court Sanitary Sewer System at an upset limit of $15,000, exclusive of GST;

And that the cost for construction, engineering and all related administration costs in a total estimated amount of $192,000 be front-ended by the Town from the Waterworks reserve and recovered from the benefiting property owners with appropriate interest;

And that the Treasurer be authorized to investigate the option of long term financing of the Milmar Court Sanitary Sewer agreement, and future Section 391 of the Municipal Act agreements through the use of debentures;

And that the Milmar Court Sanitary Sewer System proceed and the total project cost in the estimated amount of $192,000 be recovered by imposing an equal fee against each of the property owners abutting the works in accordance with Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001;

And that the actual construction cost, all the engineering and related administrative and financing costs front-ended by the Town, form part of the total project cost and be recovered in accordance with the requirements of Section 391 of the Municipal Act and the by-law approved by Council;

And that the necessary by-law to levy the associated cost by property for the Milmar Court Sanitary Sewer System be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001;

And that the residents be allowed to have the option to pay the full amount at the time of the completion of work or over 15 years on their tax bill with interest payable at the 15 Year Region of York Debenture Interest Rate.

(7) AWARD OF TENDER 058-T-06 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY
OF VARIOUS VEHICLES (7.12)

Report Attachment A B

That Award of Tender 058-T-06 for the Supply and Delivery of Various Vehicles be received;

And that Award of Tender 058-T-06 for the Supply and Delivery of Various Vehicles be split and awarded to the following four (4) lowest acceptable bidders totalling $441,827.16 including PST and excluding GST as listed in Appendix “A” and summarized below:

Donway Ford Sales Ltd. for 4 vehicles totalling $128,599.92
Performance Chrysler Ltd. for 3 vehicles, totalling $65,330.28
Maciver Dodge for 4 vehicles, totalling $108,201.96
Giles Chevrolet for 4 vehicles, totalling $139,695.00

And that funds for these vehicles are provided for in Fleet Operations’ 2006 Capital Budget Accounts as listed in Financial Considerations;

And that any remaining budget in Fleet Operations 2006 Capital Budget for Corporate Fleet Replacement Program will be applied to the remaining corporate fleet replacements as approved;

And further that the replaced vehicles (#3377, 3352, 3357, 3359, 6140, 6092, 1268, 1269, 1270, 5144) will be retained by the Town and remain the fleet inventory until the fall of 2006 at which time they will be sold in accordance with Purchasing By-law 2004-341, PART V Disposal of Personal Property and proceeds will be posted to account 890 890 9305 Proceeds from Sale of other Fixed Assets.

(8) SPECIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT OF $100,000
BOB HUNTER MEMORIAL PARK (7.6 & 6.3)

Report Attachments

That the $100,000 Special Assistance Grant received from the Province of Ontario, Ministry of Municipal Affairs on March 29, 2006 be released to the TRCA (Toronto and Region Conservation Authority) for the Rouge Park Alliance, to be applied to the new Bob Hunter Memorial Park north of Steeles Avenue and east of the 9^th Line in the Town of Markham;

And that the TRCA and the Rouge Alliance work closely with the Town of Markham in the preparation of Park Management, Park Signage and Ecological Restoration Plans for the Bob Hunter Memorial Park.

(9) MARKHAM DISTRICT ENERGY CAPITAL FUNDING
GAS TAX (13.7 & 7.0)

That Council approve the allocation of $8 million of the 2007 to 2009 Gas Tax Funding to Markham District Energy Inc. (MDEI).

CARRIED

(10) POWERSTREAM HEAD OFFICE FINANCING (13.7 & 7.0)

That the Town of Markham assist in the funding of PowerStream’s new head office by allowing PowerStream to defer the next eight quarterly interest payments (July 2006 to April 2008) on the existing promissory notes that are scheduled to be paid to the Town of Markham for an initial period of 5 years;

And that this recommendation be forwarded to the PowerStream Inc. Board of Directors for their consideration.

CARRIED

(Councillor E. Shapero opposed)

(11)      MARKHAM DISTRICT ENERGY MEMORANDUM OF
            UNDERSTANDING WITH MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL
            AND MARKHAM RE CORNELL COMMUNITY CENTRE
            HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTRE (3.8)

That the report entitled “Markham District Energy Memorandum of Understanding with Markham Stouffville Hospital and Markham re Cornell Community Centre/Health and Wellness Centre” be received;

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Markham Stouffville Hospital and Markham District Energy Inc., with respect to the evaluation of the technical and commercial benefits of the supply of district heating and cooling to the Markham Stouffville Hospital campus, including the proposed Cornell Community Centre, in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Town Solicitor.

(12) CONTRACT AWARD FOR STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR 2006, POWERSTREAM (5.19 & 7.12 & 13.7)

That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7 (1) (c) which states “when the extension of an existing contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial”;

And that the 2006 Streetlight Maintenance and Repair contract be awarded to the preferred vendor PowerStream in the amount of $619,188 (based on PowerStream’s estimate) exclusive of GST to expire on December 31, 2006;

And that the 2006 Streetlight Re-lamping Program contract be awarded to the preferred vendor PowerStream in the amount of $102,217 (based on PowerStream’s estimate) exclusive of GST to expire December 31, 2006;

And that funds be provided from account #720 720 5497 Light Maintenance and Repair in the total amount of $721,405 covered by funding approved in the Town’s 2006 Operating Budget.

(13) MARKHAM CIVIC CENTRE GOOSE CONTROL
GUARDRAIL OPTIONS (12.4)

Report Attachments

That the report entitled “Markham Civic Centre Goose Control Guardrail Options” be received;

And that approval be granted to install a cable system in accordance with Option 3 around the colonnade at the cafeteria and between the chapel westward to the first column at an estimated cost of $10,000.00 (excluding GST);

And that the cable system installed on a trial basis (in the amount of $4,000.00) from the Daycare to south of the chapel be retained on a permanent basis;

And that approval be granted to install a white coloured steel guardrail with pickets in accordance with Option 1 between the chapel and the cafeteria at an estimated cost of $20,000.00 (excluding GST);

And that Operations Department staff be authorized to naturalize the grassed area at the south end of the lake between the edge of the lake and the sidewalk (an area of approximately 3 metres wide by 60 metres in length) at a cost not to exceed $3,000.00 (excluding GST);

And further that Asset Management staff proceed with the procurement of the necessary services and materials provided for in capital budget account # 056-6150-6156-005 in accordance with Purchasing By-law 2004-341.

(14) MUSEUM COLLECTION MANAGEMENT POLICY (6.7)

That the report entitled Museum Collections Management Policy be received;

And that Council approves the new Markham Museum Collections Management Policy (Appendix A) recommended for Council approval by the Markham Museum Advisory Board on March 1^st 2006;

And that the Museum Manager be authorized to execute routine legal agreements relating to the Museum collections as outlined in the “Markham Museum Collection Management Policy” in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor which includes artifact and archives loan agreements, agreements to acquire artifact and archives materials (with specific exceptions described in the Collections Management Policy) , gift agreements, agreements to exchange artifacts and archives with other museums and archives; and agreements granting permission to third parties to use and/or reproduce artifacts or archival materials owned by the Town.

(15) 2006 / 2007 ICE ALLOCATION REPORT (6.1)

Report Appendix A B C D

That the report entitled 2006 / 2007 Ice Allocation Report be received;

And that Council approve the Ice Allocation schedule (Appendix A) for the 2006 / 2007 ice season;

And further that Council receive the Special Events List (Appendix B) for the 2006 / 2007 ice season.

(16) 2005 SILVER DOLPHIN REPORT (6.0)

Report Financial Template Application Form

That the report entitled 2005 Silver Dolphin Award be received;

And that Council recognizes Ben Stubbs of the Markham Aquatic Club as the 2005 Silver Dolphin Local and Provincial Award winner based on his outstanding accomplishments;

And that Council recognizes Cameron McKendrick of the Markham Aquatic Club as the 2005 Silver Dolphin National and International Award winner based on his outstanding accomplishments.

(17) AMENDMENTS TO EMERGENCY PLAN MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM AND BY-LAW (2.0)

Report By-law

That the report entitled Amendments to the Emergency Management Program and By-law be received;

That the Deputy Fire Chief, Support Services continue to be the Emergency Management Program Coordinator and be confirmed as such in the proposed by-law revisions;

And that Council approve the restructuring of the Town’s Emergency Management Program Committee. The structure of the committee shall include, at a minimum, the Mayor as ex-officio member, Councillor S. Daurio, the Chief Administrative Officer as chair, the Fire Chief, the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services, the Commissioner of Development Services, the Commissioner of Corporate Services, the Town Solicitor, the Town Clerk, the Town Treasurer, the Emergency Management Program Coordinator, the Director of Corporate Communications, the Director of Human Resources, the Director of Operations, the Director of Financial and Client Services, the Director of Asset Management, the Director of Recreation and Culture Services, the Contact Centre Manager, and, where necessary, representatives from York Region departments (i.e. Police, EMS, Health, Social services, etc.) and staff or members of outside agencies that may be required to assist with emergency management issues (i.e. PowerStream, Red Cross, Salvation Army, Provincial EMO Advisor, etc.);

And that Council approve the members of the aforementioned Committee to serve as the Markham Control Group in the event of an emergency;

And that all personnel identified as being a member of the Markham Control Group participate in an annual training session covering subject matters as determined by the Emergency Management Program Committee;

And that in keeping with the requirement to maintain an emergency exercise routine that an Emergency Alerting Exercise be conducted with the Markham Control Group within the next 60 days;

And that as prescribed by legislation the Town adopt an ongoing and annual practice of exercising the Emergency Plan in a format established by the Town’s Emergency Management Program Committee;

And that the Town participate in a region-wide emergency exercise planned for October 2006;

And that staff be authorized to do all things necessary to finalize plans for the provision of back up electrical power to the Emergency Operations Centre with Markham District Energy and PowerStream and insert those plans and procedures into the Town’s Emergency Procedures Manual;

And that given the requirement to identify an Emergency Information Officer that Council designate the Director of Corporate Communications to be the Town’s Emergency Information Officer;

And that given the additional workload placed onto the Emergency Management Program Coordinator by legislative regulations that Council give consideration to a forthcoming proposal in the 2007 budget deliberations to the provision of one additional Full Time position dedicated to assist in managing the legislated requirements of the Emergency Management Program;

And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect thereto;

And that Council adopt the attached by-law to amend By-law 2004-235.

(By-law 2006-197)

CARRIED

(18) MARKHAM ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
FUND (MESF) APPLICATION FORM REVISIONS (3.0, 16.0)

That the staff report titled Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund (MESF) Application Form Revisions, dated May 1, 2006, be received;

And that Council approve the revisions to the MESF application form and guide to preclude private benefits only, as outlined in this report;

And that Council approve the project application made by the Hunt Club in the amount of $10,000, as evaluated and recommended by staff and as outlined in this report, to be funded from the Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund Account #87 2800168, subject to the following conditions:

1. The Hunt Club agrees to partner with the Town of Markham on three Markham Energy Conservation Office (MECO) initiatives, namely the Energy and Environmental Management System, the Better buildings Partnership and the Advancing High Performance Buildings program;

2. The Hunt Club agrees to provide all the historical (data from prior to the installation of the high efficiency boilers to the present) and future energy data necessary, including hydro, water and gas, to participate in the aforementioned MECO programs;

3. The Hunt Club agrees that the Town of Markham will be entitled to the greenhouse gas credits attributed to the investment in the energy efficient boilers;

4. The Hunt Club agrees to promote energy efficiency and the MESF to other condominium corporations within the Town of Markham, by hosting a workshop at the Hunt Club and demonstrating the energy efficiency initiatives underway at the Hunt Club, including the new boilers;

5. The Hunt Club agrees to promote the MESF and MECO in all communications associated with the Energy Retrofit Assistance Proposal, including any communications to other levels of government related to this project and to the Hunt Club residents.

DEFERRED

(See following motion to defer)

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That Clause 18 be deferred to the June 27, 2006 Council meeting in order to ensure representatives of the Hunt Club are given an opportunity to be present.

CARRIED

8. COMMUNICATIONS

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

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

Referred to all Members of Council

61-2006 Liquor Licence Application - Requesting to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for R Q Karaoke & Lounge, 505 Highway 7 East, Units 80, 81 and 83 (indoor) (3.21)

62-2006 Greek Orthodox Community of Markham - Requesting approval from the Town of Markham for the issuance of a Special Occasion Liquor Permit to be utilized in conjunction with the Annual Greek Community Festival being held at 11359 Warden Avenue on July 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30, 2006. (3.21)

63-2006 Markham Village B.I.A. - Requesting approval from the Town of Markham to temporary extend the outdoor area of The Duchess of Markham to facilitate the temporary extension of liquor licence to be utilized in conjunction with the Markham Village Music Community Festival being held on June 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and June 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 2006 (3.21)

Referred to all Members of Council

64-2006 Bev Newman, Girls Inc. - Requesting approval from the Town of Markham to close the following roads to facilitate the Markham Village Music Festival - 5 km Fun Run on June 18, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon:
- Church Street east to Wooten Way
- North on Wooten Way to Sir Lancelot Drive
- Sir Lancelot Drive north to Ramona Blvd.
- Ramona Blvd west to George Street
- George Street south to Parkway Avenue
- Parkway Avenue east to Elm Street
- Elm Street south to Church Street
- Church Street east to Markham District High school - 89 Church Street. (3.5)
(By-law 2006-184)

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services

65-2006 Rick F. Coburn, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP - Forwarding comments, on behalf of Sam Burmi, a principal of Ontario N30 Investments Inc., with respect to the application submitted by Tucciarone Family for approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment. (10.5 & 10.7)
(Committee of the Whole Item - June 13, 2006)
(By-laws 2006-180 and 2006-181)

Letter

CARRIED

9. OTHER BUSINESS

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

That Other Business (1) to (3) be received and adopted.

(1)        STOP UP AND CLOSE A PORTION OF CASTAN AVENUE
            LOTS 142, 143 AND PART OF LOTS 1, 2, 141, 144, 169 AND 170,
            PLAN 65M-3178, DESIGNATED AS
            PARTS 1, 3, 6, 8, 10 AND 11, PLAN 65R-19804 (8.5)

Report Figure 1 2 3

Council inquired whether any persons were in attendance to either support or object to the stop up and close of a portion of Castan Avenue, more particularly described as Lots 142, 143 and Part of Lots 1, 2, 141, 144, 169 and 170, Plan 65M-3178, designated as Parts 1, 3, 6, 8, 10 and 11, Plan 65R-19804, Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York.

No persons were in attendance to either support or object to this matter.

Whereas a notice to stop up and close a portion of Castan Avenue, more particularly described as Lots 142, 143 and Part of Lots 1, 2, 141, 144, 169 and 170, Plan 65M-3178, designated as Parts 1, 3, 6, 8, 10 and 11, Plan 65R-19804, Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, has been published in the Markham Economist and Sun on Thursday, May 25, 2006;

And whereas no persons have objected thereto this date;

Therefore be it resolved that a by-law to stop up and close a portion of Castan Avenue, more particularly described as Lots 142, 143 and Part of Lots 1, 2, 141, 144, 169 and 170, Plan 65M-3178, designated as Parts 1, 3, 6, 8, 10 and 11, Plan 65R-19804, Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, be considered by Council later in the meeting.

(By-laws 2006-182 and 2006-183)

(2) CONVEYANCING REQUIRED TO DISPOSE OF 0.3 M RESERVE
BLOCK 31 ON 65M-3864, EAST OF MCCOWAN ROAD (8.1)