COUNCIL MINUTES
December
18, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Council
Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre
Meeting No. 22
Alternate
formats for this document are available upon request
ROLL CALL
Regional
Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Gord Landon, Regional Councillor Joe
Li, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Don Hamilton,
Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho,
Councillor Logan Kanapathi.
REGRETS
Mayor Frank
Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Alex Chiu.
STAFF
Andy Taylor, Chief
Administrative Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Catherine Conrad, City
Solicitor
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner
of Community and Fire Services
Joel Lustig, Treasurer
Martha Pettit, Acting City
Clerk
Stephen Huycke, Acting
Deputy Clerk
Dennis Flaherty, Director of
Communications and Community Relations
John Wong, Technology
Support Specialist
Laurie Rose, Chief of Staff
Don Taylor, Manager,
Executive Operations
Graham Seaman, Senior
Manager, Sustainability Office
The meeting of
Council convened at 7:03 p.m. on December 18, 2012 in the Council Chamber. Regional Councillor Jim Jones presided as
Acting Deputy Mayor, in accordance with the City of Markham's Appointment of
Alternate Deputy Mayors By-law 2011-249.
Council
observed a moment of silence in honour of the children and teachers of Sandy
Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, USA, who died tragically on
Friday December 14, 2012,
(Also See
Motion Item No. 1 on this matter)
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
(1) None
disclosed.
2. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL MINUTES – NOVEMBER 20, 2012
Minutes
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
1) That
the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on November 20, 2012, be adopted.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS
There were no
presentations.
4. DELEGATIONS
(1) DELEGATIONS
- WARD BOUNDARY REVIEW 2012
(9.2)
The following individuals addressed Council and provided comments regarding
Ward Boundary Review 2012:
1. Robert
Ede
2. Lawrence
Pullen.
(See Item No. 11, Report No. 59 for Council's
decision on this matter)
(2) DELEGATIONS
- GENTHORN DEVELOPMENTS INC.,
5 HILLCROFT DRIVE (10.5)
Mohamed Ladha addressed Council and requested the item regarding Genthorn
Developments Inc., 5 Hillcroft Drive, be deferred.
(See Item No. 2, Report No. 60 for Council's decision on this matter)
(3) DELEGATIONS
- STARGRANDE CUSTOM HOMES,
6330 16TH AVENUE (10.6)
The following individuals addressed Council and spoke in opposition to
the application for Stargrande Custom Homes, 6330 16th Avenue:
1. Peter
Vanker
2. Annette
Cacorovski
3. Brenda
DiNallo
4. Donna
Bush
5. Karen
Rea
Note: - Amy Hamilton was not in
attendance to address Council.
- Council heard 5 delegations regarding Stargrande Custom Homes, 6330
16th Avenue and there were no other requests for delegation.
(See Item No. 6, Report No. 60 for Council's
decision on this matter)
(By-laws 2012-258 and 2012-259)
(4) Colin Padgett did not
address Council as the item regarding Site Plan Control for Hughson Drive
Community has been deferred. (10.0, 10.7)
(See Item No. 5, Report No. 60 for Council
decision on this matter)
(5) Scott Bentley and
Shannon Bentley did not address Council as the item regarding Gemini Urban
Design (Houghton) Corporation, 11 & 15 Houghton Boulevard & 55 Joseph Street has
been deferred. (10.6, 10.5, 10.20)
(See Item No. 3,
Report No. 60 for Council decision on this matter)
5. PETITIONS
There were no
petitions.
6(a) REPORT NO. 59 - GENERAL COMMITTEE
(December 10, 2012)
Council
consented to consider Report No. 59 – General Committee immediately following Delegation
Item No. 1 regarding Ward Boundary Review 2012.
Council also
consented to separate Item Nos. 11 and 16.
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
That Report
No. 59 – General Committee comprised of 17 items be received and adopted,
except Item Nos. 11 and 16. (See following Item Nos. 11 and 16)
(1) CITY
OF MARKHAM CULTURE
POLICY & PLAN (6.5)
Presentation Report Appendix
A
1) That
the presentation by Mr. John Ryerson, Director of Culture entitled “City of
Markham Culture Policy & Plan 2012” be received; and,
2) That the staff report
titled “City of Markham Culture Policy & Plan” be received; and,
3) That
the City of Markham Culture Policy & Plan 2012 (Appendix A) be approved
subject to annual business planning, operating and capital budget processes;
and,
4) That
staff be directed to undertake community outreach for the preparation of an implementation
plan for the Actions and report back to Council on the results; and,
5) That
Council conveys appreciation to the Province of Ontario for their support of
Markham’s cultural planning process; and,
6) That
Council convey its appreciation to the Building a Creative Markham Advisory
Committee; and,
7) That
the correspondence from Mr. David Tsubouchi be received; and,
8) A
special thank you to the Chief Administrative Officer, Commissioners, all the
members of Building a Creative Markham Advisory Committee, members of the staff
team and consultants for all their efforts in advancing this plan; and further,
9) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
these resolutions.
CARRIED
(2) MINUTES
OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 AND DECEMBER
4, 2012 (16.0)
September December Report
1) That
the minutes of the Environmental Issues Committee dated September 4, 2012 and
December 4, 2012 be received for information purposes; and,
2) That
the following recommendation from the December 4, 2012 Environmental Issues Committee
meeting be endorsed:
"That staff report
“Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund (MESF) – Fall 2012 Funding”, be
received; and,
That available funding
from the MESF be reduced and capped at $150,000 annually, which is reflective
of recent annual expenditures, yet still ensures adequate financial support is
available for a variety of environmental community and staff projects; and,
That the MESF program requirements for funding schools be amended to
support the Diversion Sub Committee Strategy - Markham’s
Roadmap to 80% Diversion, starting in 2013, as follows:
i.
a maximum of
10 schools be approved by Markham’s Waste and Environmental Department for Zero
Waste Programs per year, to a maximum funding limit of $2,500 per separate and
public school with an emphasis on elementary schools. This Program and its
funding would be administered by the Waste and Environmental Management
Department;
ii.
a maximum of
3 schools continue to be approved to a maximum of $5,000 per funding cycle
(Spring and Fall) for all other qualifying environmental projects, provided the school has already adopted the Zero Waste
practices to the satisfaction of Markham’s Waste and Environmental Management
Department; and,
That the following is recommended:
i.
That the
application by the Healthy Yards Program Coordinator - Toronto Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) for $2,700 for a Demonstration Rain Garden Tour
at Markham Museum, be approved, allowing for a minor exception. That exception
would permit this application to be considered prior to TRCA reporting on their
original project to install the garden, which is now in place but awaiting
completion of signage and the opening ceremony. Also, that TRCA work with
Environmental Services, Communication
and Community Outreach staff and the Markham Museum staff to promote the tours
to the public;
ii.
That the
application by Youth Environmental Network of York Region for $9,970, for an
Ecological Action Conference, be deferred,
pending review and discussions with Environmental Services, Communications
and Community Outreach and Operations staff;
iii.
That the
application from Lincoln Park Public School for $1,627, for a zero waste
program, be approved, provided they work with Waste and Environmental
Management Department staff and ensure the MESF is recognized in any
promotional materials;
iv.
That the
application by James Robinson Public School for $5,000, for an outdoor garden
as part of a wheelchair accessible schoolyard, be approved, subject to review
of the plant species by Parks staff;
v.
That the
application by Claudia Marsales, Waste and Environment Department, for $5,000,
for a multi-residential battery recycling program, be approved; and,
That funds come from the Markham
Environmental Sustainability Fund (MESF), account #87 2800168; and further,
That Staff be authorized to do all things
necessary to give effect to the above."
CARRIED
(3) BOARD/COMMITTEE
RESIGNATIONS (16.24)
1) That
the resignation of Mi Ly from the Animal Care Committee be received with regret
for information purposes and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded by
Mayor Frank Scarpitti.
CARRIED
(4) 2013
STANDING COMMITTEE/ COUNCIL
MEETING SCHEDULE (16.0)
Calendar FinalCalendar
1) That
the Tuesday February 19, 2013 Development Services Committee Meeting (day time)
be moved up to Tuesday February 12, 2013; and,
2) That
the Thursday May 23, 2013 Special Council (Community Recognition) be moved to
Wednesday May 22, 2013; and further,
3) That the 2013 Standing Committee/Council
Meeting Schedule be approved, as amended.
CARRIED
(5) GLENBOURNE
AND GLENRIDGE COMMUNITIES
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM – FEES
BY-LAW (5.5)
Report
1) That the report entitled “Glenbourne and Glenridge Communities
Sanitary Sewer System - Fees By-law” be received; and,
2) That Council enact a Fees By-law pursuant to Section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001 for costs associated with the sanitary
sewer system; and,
3) That
the Finance Department be authorized to collect the total project costs for the
Glenbourne and Glenridge Communities Sanitary Sewer System from the sixty eight
(68) property owners of Glenbourne and Glenridge Communities (as set out in the
Fees By-law); and,
4) That the costs per lot be paid either as a one-time payment or
annually up to a maximum of 10 years accruing interest at the same rate as
the Region of York 10 Year Debenture
Rate, 5.1% calculated annually in advance; and,
5) That all outstanding amounts be added to the tax account of each
property owner; and,
6) That
the collected funds be reimbursed to the Waterworks Stabilization Capital
Reserve; and further,
7) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(By-law 2012-251)
CARRIED
(6) DEVELOPMENT
CHARGES INDEXING
– JANUARY 1, 2013 (7.11)
Report
1)
That the report
titled “Development Charges Indexing – January 1, 2013” be received; and,
2) That
Council approve an increase in development charges of 0.7%, effective January
1, 2013; and further,
3) That
staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.
CARRIED
(7) INTERIM SPENDING
AUTHORITY
PENDING APPROVAL OF 2013 BUDGET (7.0)
Report
1) That the report “Interim Spending
Authority pending approval of 2013 Budget”, be received; and,
2) That Council
approve 50% of the 2012 Operating, Waterworks, Planning & Design, Building
Standards and Engineering budgets equal
to $137,087,510 as a pre-budget approval
for 2013 operating expenditures; and further,
3) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(8) 2013 CAPITAL AND OTHER
PROGRAMS BUDGET (7.5)
Report Appendix
1 Appendix
2 Appendix
3
1) That
the report dated December 10, 2012 entitled, “2013 Capital and Other Programs
Budget” (2013 Capital Budget) be received; and,
2) That
Council approve the 2013 Capital Budget which totals $169,032,100 as outlined
in Appendices 1, 2 and 3; and further,
3) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(9) CHANGES TO USER FEE
BY-LAW
AND PARKING BY-LAW (7.0)
Report Appendix
A
1) That the report dated December 10, 2012 entitled
“Changes to User Fee By-Law and Parking By-Law” be received; and,
2) That
Legislative Services user fees and service charges (within By-law 2002-276) be
amended to reflect the changes as outlined in Appendix A – Table 1; and,
3) That parking fines (within By-law 2005-188) be amended to reflect the
changes as outlined in Appendix A – Table 2; and,
4) That
monthly overnight parking permit fees (within By-law 2005-188) be amended as
outlined in Appendix A – Table 3; and,
5) That
amendments to Legislative Services user fees and service charges, parking
fines, and monthly overnight parking permit fees will be effective January 1,
2013; and,
6) That
total additional revenues of $502,000 from the amendments to Legislative
Services user fees and service charges, and parking fines be included in the
2013 Operating Budget; and,
7) That
By-law 2002-276, a by-law to impose fees and charges for services or activities
provided by the City of Markham, be amended to reflect the changes in rates;
and,
8) That
By-law 2005-188, a by-law to govern and control the parking of vehicles in the
City of Markham, be amended to reflect the changes in rates; and,
9) That
notice to the public will be provided in accordance with By-law 2002-275, a
by-law to prescribe the form, manner and times for the provision of reasonable
notice; and further,
10) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(By-laws 2012-252 and 2012-253)
CARRIED
(10) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
186-R-12
JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS
LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY (7.12)
Report
1) That
the report “Request for Proposal 186-R-12 Janitorial Services for Various
Locations within the City” be received; and,
2) That
Request for Proposal 186-R-12 for Janitorial Services be awarded to the highest
ranked and second lowest priced bidder, Arsenal Cleaning Services Ltd. in the
annual amount of $378,926.07 inclusive of HST; and,
3) That
staff be authorized to extend the contract for two (2) additional years at the
same itemized pricing, subject to the supplier performance; and,
4) That the
contract be funded from various City Department’s Operating Budgets; and
further,
5) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(11) WARD BOUNDARY REVIEW
INTERIM REPORT (9.2)
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B Attachment
C
Attachment
D Attachment
E Attachment
F Attachment
G
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor
Colin Campbell
1) That the staff report entitled “Ward Boundary Review 2012 – Consultants
Interim Report & Draft Options” be received; and,
2) That
the report of Dr. Robert J. Williams, titled “Interim Report 2012 Ward Boundary
Review” (Attachment “A”) be received; and,
3) Council
direct staff to obtain public input on the “Interim Report 2012 Ward Boundary Review”
and Council’s preferred option D including an examination of minor
modifications, to realign the City’s
ward boundaries as outlined in this report; and,
4) That
following public consultation, a final report and recommended options to
Markham’s ward boundaries be presented at a future meeting of General
Committee; and further,
5) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(See following motion which was
lost)
Moved by Councillor
Howard Shore
Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
That
the proposed Resolution No. 3 be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following revised Resolution No. 3:
"3) That
Dr. Williams be directed to
report back to General Committee as soon as possible on additional options to
realign the City of Markham’s ward boundaries, which may include options to
increase the size of Council.
MOTION LOST
(12) QUALITY MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
OPERATIONAL PLAN AND POLICY
ENDORSEMENT AND MANAGEMENT
REVIEW OUTCOMES (5.3)
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B
1) That the report “Quality Management System Operational Plan and
Policy Endorsement and Management Review Outcomes” be received; and,
2) That Council, as the Owner of the City’s drinking water system,
acknowledges and endorses the revisions made to the City’s Quality Management
System (QMS) Operational Plan, Policy and Service Level Documents; and,
3) That the Quality Management System Management Review Outcomes be
received; and,
4) That Council, as the Owner of the City’s drinking water system,
acknowledge and support the outcomes and action items identified from the 2012
Management Reviews; and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(13) MUNICIPAL
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
INITIATIVE – GRANT APPLICATION
FOR WEST
THORNHILL STORM REMEDIATION
(5.0)
Report
1) That the report “West Thornhill Storm Remediation - Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative
- Grant Application” be received; and,
2) That staff be authorized to submit an Expression of Interest and, if
successful, an application for a grant under the Ontario Ministry of
Infrastructure’s Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative - Capital
Program; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(14) MARKHAM
PAN AM CENTRE UPDATE (5.0)
Report Attachment
A
1) That the report titled “Markham Pan
Am Centre Update” be received; and,
2) That the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services be
authorized to enter into discussion with Toronto 2015 (TO2015) regarding the
Municipal Designation Program – “Host Municipality” and report back to Council on the program and
costs in the first quarter of 2013; and,
3) That the remaining unfunded portion of $15.36M will be requested in
the 2014 Capital Budget; and,
4) That Community Services staff report
back on the public art in Q1 2013 outlining processes, timing and budget; and
further,
5) That Staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(15) REQUEST RECEIVED FROM
COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE MUNICIPAL
SUPPORT FOR A CHINESE MEMORIAL
GARDEN IN MARKHAM
(DR. HENRY NORMAN BETHUNE) (12.2.6)
Presentation Report
1) That
the presentation by Ms. Sara Tam, Manager of Business Planning &
Innovation, entitled “Request received from
Community Organization to provide Municipal Support for Dr. Henry Norman Bethune Garden in Markham,”
be received.
2) That
the report entitled, “Request received from Community Organization to provide
Municipal Support for a Chinese Memorial Garden in Markham” dated November 23,
2012 be received; and,
3) That Council support the project being proposed by the local
community organization, Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham (FCCM), to
develop a Suzhou-style Chinese garden in
the City of Markham and their application for funding from the Province of
Ontario; and,
4) That the City of Markham’s
contribution to the FCCM project consists of the provision of the land on which
the proposed Chinese garden will be situated, without foregoing ownership of
the land; and,
5) That
Council endorse the contribution of City-owned land within an existing or
future park towards the FCCM project and subject to
a.
FCCM receiving
funding from other levels of government, fundraising the remainder from the
private sector, and providing a satisfactory business and operating plan; and
b.
City of Markham
finalizing a suitable location and community access terms, completing its due
diligence review, and concluding other related requirements; and,
6) That
the City of Markham is not responsible for any costs or responsibilities
associated with the design, construction, and operation of the proposed FCCM
project; and,
7) That
staff be authorized to work with FCCM on finalizing a location and terms of an
agreement for Council approval; and,
8) That
staff report back to Council no later than Q2 of 2013; and further,
9) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(16) SOUTHEAST MARKHAM
COMMUNITY
CENTRE & LIBRARY PROJECT –
ENERGY CONSERVATION AND
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES (6.6)
Report
Moved by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
1) That
the report titled “Southeast Markham Community Centre & Library Project –
Energy Conservation and Sustainability Initiatives” be received; and,
2) That
Council approves the recommended energy conservation and sustainability initiative
of targeting LEED Gold level of certification on the basis of adding a 300kW
Solar Photovoltaic system and other additional enhancements to the base
building design; and,
3) That
Perkins + Will be authorized to proceed with the LEED Gold design including the
Solar Photovoltaic rooftop array in the amount of $37,175 to be funded
from the ‘South East Community
Centre/Architect Consultant Services’ 2011 Capital Account #70-5350-11318-005;
and,
4) That
Council approves the recommended additional enhancements to the base building
design to enable targeting LEED Gold level of certification, at an additional
capital cost of $247,000, funded from “South East Markham Community Centre and
Library” 2013 Capital Account #13500, and;
5) That
Staff be directed to include a 300kW solar photovoltaic rooftop array as an
option in the construction contract tender of the project, and;
6) That
Staff be directed to make a recommendation, once bids are received, whether to
include the solar photovoltaic rooftop array as part of the construction
contract award, or lease the roof top area to PowerStream Solar, and further,
7) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
Councillor Logan Kanapathi thanked staff
for all their hard work on the Southeast Markham
Community Centre & Library Project.
(17) STIVER MILL RESTORATION
- COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENT FUND (CIIF) (5.7)
Report
1) That the Report entitled “Stiver Mill Restoration – Community
Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF)” be received; and,
2) That
the City of Markham proceed with the completion of the Stiver Mill restoration
for a total cost of $1,901,800 on a 1/3 shared basis with Government of Canada
and 2/3 funded by City of Markham; and,
3) That
the project be funded from the following sources:
i.
‘Unionville
Public Washrooms’ capital project #9219 with remaining funds of $148,816;
ii.
‘Stiver Mill
Preservation and Stabilization’ capital project #12284 with remaining funds of
$161,900;
iii.
CIIF Grant for
$622,339;
iv.
Section 37
funding in the amount of $968,745.
4) That
a capital project be established to undertake the work for the Stiver Mill
Restoration Project (Project); and,
5) That
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contribution agreement, in a
form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor and Commissioner of
Community Services and Fire; and,
6) That
the tendering process be waived where it is necessary or in the best interest
of the City to acquire Consulting and Professional Services from a supplier who
has a proven track record with the City in term of pricing, quality and service,
in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7 (1) (h); and
the City award the Consulting and Professional Services for detailed design and
construction administration to David Johnston Architect for 10% of the
estimated construction costs, not to exceed $180,000, inclusive of contingency
and HST impact; and
7) That
Staff proceed with the preparation of the design drawings and tender documents,
tendering and tender award as required for the restoration of the Stiver Mill
and associated landscape works; and,
8) That
the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) be delegated authority to award the
construction tender to the successful bidder provided that the project is
within budget or can be made to come within budget through selected scope
changes and/or corresponding price adjustments and/or budget allocation
changes; and,
9) That
the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate, be delegated authority
for Site Plan Approval; and further,
10) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
6(b) REPORT NO. 60 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
(December 11, 2012)
Council
consented to consider Report No. 60 – Development Services Committee immediately
following Delegation Item No. 2 regarding Genthorn Developments Inc., 5
Hillcroft Drive.
Council also consented to separate Item Nos. 2, 3, 4,
5, 6.
Moved by Councillor
Don Hamilton
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
That Report
No. 60 – Development Services Committee comprised of 10 items be received and
adopted, except Item Nos. 2,
3, 4, 5, 6. (See following Item Nos. 2,
3, 4, 5, 6)
(1) STEELES AVENUE IMPROVEMENT (5.10)
Memo
Whereas
Steeles Avenue at the south boundary of the Region of York is under the
jurisdiction of the City of Toronto; and,
Whereas
Steeles Ave in various areas requires immediate reconstruction and widening to
address safety and capacity problems; and,
Whereas
the Region of York and City of Toronto have been in negotiations regarding
joint ownership and capital/operating cost sharing; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That the City of Markham requests both parties to finalize
negotiations and proceed with the reconstruction of Steeles Ave from Markham
Road to the York/Durham line within a 3 year time frame; and,
2) That the City of Toronto and Region of York be advised
accordingly.
CARRIED
(2) RECOMMENDATION REPORT
GENTHORN DEVELOPMENTS INC.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
TO ADD RESTAURANTS, TAKE-OUT
RESTAURANTS
AND COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS TO THE
LIST OF
PERMITTED USES AT 5 HILLCROFT
DRIVE
(ZA 11 131295) (10.5)
Report
Moved by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
Seconded by Councillor
Alan Ho
That the
following recommendation from the December 11, 2012 Development Services
Committee meeting be deferred to the January 29, 2013 Council meeting:
"1) That
the report dated December 11, 2012 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Genthorn
Developments Inc., Zoning By-law Amendment application to add restaurants,
take-out restaurants and commercial schools to the list of permitted uses at 5
Hillcroft Drive, File No. ZA 11 131295” be received; and,
2) That
the application (ZA 11 131295) submitted by Genthorn Developments Inc. to amend
Zoning By-law 90-81, as amended, to add restaurants, take-out restaurants and
commercial schools to the list of permitted uses at 5 Hillcroft Drive, be
approved, and the draft By-law attached as Appendix “A” 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.
(By-law 2012-255)
CARRIED
(3) RECOMMENDATION REPORT
GEMINI URBAN DESIGN (HOUGHTON)
CORPORATION
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION,
ZONING AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM
FOR
10 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS
AT
11
& 15 HOUGHTON BOULELVARD & 55 JOSEPH STREET
(SU 12 131249,
ZA 12 131249 & CU 12 131249) (10.6, 10.5, 10.20)
Report Revised
By-law
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor
Colin Campbell
That
the following recommendation from the December 11, 2012 Development Services
Committee meeting be deferred to a Council meeting in February 2013 to allow the
opportunity for the Ward Councillor to consult with residents:
"1) That
correspondence from Jennifer and Len Churchill regarding the application by
Gemini Urban Design (Houghton) Corporation be received; and,
2) That
the deputations by Robin Banerjee and John Wannop regarding the application by
Gemini Urban Design (Houghton) Corporation, be received; and,
3) That
the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Gemini Urban Design (Houghton)
Corporation, Draft Plan of Subdivision, Zoning Amendment and Draft Plan of
Condominium for 10 single detached dwellings at 11 & 15 Houghton Boulevard & 55
Joseph Street, Files SU 12 131249, ZA 12 131249 & CU 12
131249,” dated November 20, 2012 be received; and,
4) That
the record of the Public Meeting held on June 19, 2012, regarding the
application for approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision be received; and,
5) That draft plan of subdivision 19TM-12001 submitted by Gemini Urban
Design (Houghton) Corporation, be
draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’; and,
6) That
the application by Gemini Urban Design (Houghton) Corporation to amend Zoning
By-law 1229, as amended, be approved and the draft by-law attached as Appendix
‘B’ , be finalized and enacted without further notice;
and,
7) That
Council authorize servicing allocation for 9 single detached units (33.3
population) within the current servicing allocation reserve; and,
8) That
the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation
should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,
9) That
the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;
and,
10) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution; and further,
11) That
the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-12001 will lapse after a
period of three (3) years from the date of issuance in the event that a
subdivision agreement is not executed within that period.
(By-law 2012-256)"
CARRIED
(See following to consider the matter)
Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
That Council consider Item No. 3, Report No. 60 regarding Gemini Urban
Design (Houghton) Corporation, 11 & 15 Houghton Boulevard & 55 Joseph Street
before the Delegations Section of the agenda.
CARRIED
(4) RECOMMENDATION REPORT
ST. MARY & ST. SAMUEL THE
CONFESSOR
COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH
REZONING AND SITE PLAN
APPLICATIONS
TO PERMIT A PLACE OF WORSHIP
AND
DAY CARE AT 9377, 9389 &
9401 MCCOWAN RD
(ZA 10 131982 & SC 10
131983) (10.5, 10.7)
Report
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
1) That
the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, St. Mary & St. Samuel The
Confessor Coptic Orthodox Church,
Rezoning and Site Plan applications to permit a place of worship and day
care at 9377, 9389 and 9401 McCowan Rd, File Nos. ZA 10 131982 & SC 10
131983,” dated December 11th, 2012 be received; and,
2) That
the record of the Public Meeting held on May 24th, 2011, regarding
the application for Zoning By-law Amendment
(ZA 10 131982) be received; and,
3) That
the application (ZA 10 131982) submitted by St. Mary and St. Samuel The
Confessor Coptic Orthodox Church to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87, as amended,
and 177-96, as amended, to permit a place of worship and day care be approved
with a Hold (H) provision; and,
4) That
Council confirm that in accordance with Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act, no
further Public Notice is required to rezone 9401 McCowan Road to permit the
proposed development; and,
5) That
the Site Plan application (File No. SC 10 131983) submitted by St. Mary and St.
Samuel The Confessor Coptic Orthodox Church, to allow a new place of worship
and day care, be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as
Appendix ‘A’; as amended to add the following:
“That
prior to issuance of Site Plan Approval by the City, the Owner provide a letter
from the Trustee of 16th McCowan Holdings Limited confirming that satisfactory
arrangements have been made for the payment of oversized services and road
extensions installed.”; and,
6) That
Site Plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or
his designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement. Site Plan approval is issued only when the
Director or his designate has signed the plan; and,
7) That
Site Plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of three (3) years from the
date of endorsement in the event that a site plan agreement is not executed
within that period; and further,
8) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(By-laws 2012-264 and 2012-265)
CARRIED
(See following to consider the matter)
Moved
by Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded
by Regional Councillor Gord Landon
That
Council consider Item No. 4, Report No. 60 regarding St. Mary & St. Samuel
The Confessor Coptic Orthodox Church, 9377, 9389 and 9401 McCowan Rd,
immediately following the consideration of the matter for Gemini Urban Design
(Houghton) Corporation, 11 & 15 Houghton Boulevard & 55 Joseph Street.
CARRIED
(5) RECOMMENDATION REPORT
INTRODUCTION OF SITE PLAN
CONTROL APPROVAL
AND COMMUNITY DESIGN
GUIDELINES FOR
THE HUGHSON DRIVE COMMUNITY
(HUGHSON DRIVE,
LUNAR DRIVE, ANKARA COURT,
POLARIS DRIVE AND
ATHENS DRIVE [WEST END])
(SD 10 110091) (10.0, 10.7)
Report
Moved by Councillor
Alan Ho
Seconded by Councillor
Colin Campbell
That the
following recommendation from the December 11, 2012 Development Services
Committee meeting be referred to the Unionville Subcommittee and report back to
the Development Services Committee in February 2013:
"1) That
the deputation by Jeremy Tio regarding the Introduction of Site Plan Control
Approval and Community Design Guidelines for the Hughson Drive Community, be
received; and,
2) That
the report titled “Recommendation Report, Introduction of Site Plan Control
Approval and Community Design Guidelines for the Hughson Drive Community” be
received; and,
3) That
Council adopt the attached Hughson Drive Community Design Guidelines for
consideration when processing Site Plan Control applications within the Hughson
Drive Community; and,
4) That
Council enact the attached by-law to place lands within the Hughson Drive
Community under Site Plan Control; and,
5) That
the Ward Councillor be requested to hold a community meeting in the New Year to
providing information regarding the site plan process and implications; and
further,
6) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(By-law 2012-257)"
CARRIED
(See following
motion which was lost)
Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
That the following proposed Resolution No. 4 of Item No. 5, Report No.
60 regarding Site Plan Control for Hughson Drive Community be approved:
"4) That
Council enact the attached by-law to place lands within the Hughson Drive
Community under Site Plan Control;"
MOTION
LOST
(6) RECOMMENDATION REPORT
STARGRANDE CUSTOM HOMES
REZONING AND SITE PLAN
APPLICATIONS
TO PERMIT A TOWNHOUSE
DEVELOPMENT
AT 6330 16TH AVENUE
(NORTH-EAST CORNER OF
WILLIAMSON ROAD AND 16TH
AVENUE)
(ZA 11 119446 & SC 11
119447) (10.6)
Report Memo
Moved by Councillor
Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
1) That the deputations by Alex Hardy,
Vice President of the Markham Residents for Responsible Community Planning,
Bhupen Karia, Donna Bush, William Lam, and Karen Rea, and the written submission from Alex Hardy, regarding the
application by Stargrande Custom Homes, Rezoning and Site Plan applications to
permit a townhouse development at 6330 16th Avenue, be received;
and,
2) That the staff Memorandum dated December 11, 2012 outlining the revisions
to the plan and the results of the Environmental Impact Study Peer Review, be
received; and,
3) That the report dated October 9th, 2012
titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Stargrande Custom Homes, Rezoning and Site Plan
applications to permit a townhouse development at 6330 16th Avenue
(north-east corner of Williamson Road and 16th Avenue), File Nos: ZA
11 119446 & SC 11 119447”, be received; and,
4) That the record of the Public Meeting
held on October 11th, 2011 regarding the application submitted by
Stargrande Custom Homes (ZA 11 119446) to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as
amended, be received; and,
5) That the application (ZA 11 119446)
submitted by Stargrande Custom Homes to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended,
to permit a townhouse development at 6330 16th Avenue, be approved,
and the draft By-law attached as Appendix ‘C’ be finalized and enacted without
further notice; and,
6) That the Site Plan application (SC 11
119447) submitted by Stargrande Custom Homes to facilitate a townhouse
development at 6330 16th Avenue be endorsed in principle, subject to
the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,
7) That Site Plan Approval (SC 11 119447)
be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his 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,
8) That
the EIS be updated, as recommended by the peer review, to the satisfaction of
the Commissioner of Development Services; and,
9) That any additional
conditions resulting from the EIS Peer review, be incorporated into the plans
to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services; and,
10) That the Region of York be requested to signalize the
intersection of Williamson Road and 16th Avenue as soon as possible;
and,
11) That
in the event the Region will not
install the signals prior to occupancy of development in the area including the
subject site then Markham agrees to
front-end the cost for the signalization of Williamson Road and 16th
Avenue intersection once the minimum threshold is reached and such signals be
funded through area developers contributions with the Markham making up any
shortfall until reimbursed by the Region; and,
12) That the acceptance of any lands to be
conveyed to the City for walkways, parks and open space areas be to the
satisfaction of the CAO and City Solicitor, and free of any environmental
liabilities, cost or encumbrances; and,
13) That 2011/2012 servicing allocation for
160 townhouses be assigned to the proposed development, subject to written
confirmation from the Landowners Group that servicing allocation is available
from the 2011/2012 sewer and water allocation previously assigned to Swan Lake;
and,
14) That the Town reserves the right to
revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should development not proceed in
a timely manner; and,
15) That the Local Councillor make arrangements
to share the approved site plan, elevation and landscaping plans with the
residents; and further,
16) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(By-laws 2012-258 and 2012-259)
CARRIED BY A RECORDED VOTE (6:4)
(See following recorded vote)
(See following to consider the matter)
YEAS: Regional
Councillor Gord Landon, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Don Hamilton,
Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Logan
Kanapathi. (6)
NAYS: Regional
Councillor Jim Jones, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore,
Councillor Alan Ho. (4)
ABSENT: Mayor
Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Alex Chiu. (3)
Moved
by Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded
by Councillor Carolina Moretti
Council consented to consider Item No. 6, Report No. 60 regarding Stargrande Custom Homes, 6330 16th Avenue immediately
following the delegations with respect thereto.
CARRIED
(7) MILLER AVENUE EXTENSION
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
STUDY COMPLETION (5.7)
Report
1) That
the staff report entitled “Miller Avenue Extension Class Environmental Assessment,
Study Completion”, dated December 11, 2012 be received; and,
2) That
the preferred alternative for Miller Avenue Extension as set out in the
Environmental Study Report be endorsed; and,
3) That
staff be authorized to issue a Notice of Study Completion for the project which
will make the Environmental Study Report available for public review for a
period of 30 days commencing February 2013; and further,
4) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(8) 2012 ENGINEERING CAPITAL PROJECT
– PURCHASE ORDER ADJUSTMENT
REQUEST (5.0)
Report
1) That
the report entitled “2012 Engineering Capital Projects – Purchase Order
Adjustment Requests” be received; and,
Rodick Road and 14th Avenue
Intersection Improvements
2) That
Purchase Order PD 12223 issued to North Rock Construction for contract 170-T-12
(Rodick Road
and 14th Avenue Intersection Improvement) be increased by
$248,909.58, inclusive of HST, to cover the proposed design revision to address
the utility conflict on site and potential delay claim, and be funded from
Capital Account 083-5350-7652-005 (Rodick Road Phase 2); and,
Rehabilitation of John Street Canadian National Railway (CNR) Overhead
Bridge
3) That
Purchase Order PD 12167 issued to Marbridge Construction Ltd. for contract
072-T-12 (Rehabilitation
of John Street CNR Overhead Bridge (B42)) be increased by
$238,559.02, inclusive of HST, to cover the additional rehabilitation works
identified during construction, and be funded from Capital Account
058-5350-10267-005 (Bridge Rehab – John Street at CNR); and,
4) That
Purchase Order PP 12374 issued to CN for the flagging requirements for the Rehabilitation of
John Street CNR Overhead Bridge project be increased by
$50,880.00, inclusive of HST, to cover the additional CN flagging required for
the additional work, and be funded from the following Capital Accounts, and be
funded from the following Capital Accounts, and be funded from Capital Account
058-5350-10267-005 (Bridge Rehab – John Street at CNR); and,
5) That
Purchase Order PD 10227 issued to GD Jewel Engineering for the contract
administration of the Rehabilitation of John Street CNR Overhead Bridge project
be increased by $25,440.00, inclusive of HST, to cover the design work and
contract administration services required for the additional work, and be
funded from Capital Account 058-5350-10267-005 (Bridge Rehab – John Street at
CNR); and,
6) That
the existing 2010 Asset Management capital account 058-5350-10267-005 (Bridge
Rehab – John Street at CNR) be increased
by $314,879.02, inclusive of HST, to be funded from the Life Cycle
Repair and Replacement Reserve and Waterworks Reserve and to be funded as
follows:
·
Life Cycle Repair
and Replacement Reserve Funding ($200,399.02)
·
Waterworks
Reserve Funding ($114,480.00): and,
Birchmount Road – Phase 2 (14th
Avenue to CN Tracks)
7) That
Purchase Order PD 10255 issued to Dagmar Construction Ltd. for contract
105-T-10 (Birchmount Road – Phase 2) be increased by $212,457.76,
inclusive of HST, to cover the additional cost for the intersection works at 14th
Avenue and Birchmount Road as well as the repairs on Birchmount Road Phase 1,
be funded from Capital Account 083-5350-8047-005 (Birchmount Phase 2
construction) and that the remaining funds in the order of $600,000.00 be
returned to the original funding source; and,
Rodick Road - Phase 3 (Esna Park to 14th
Avenue)
8) That
Purchase Order PD 11177 issued to AECOM for the contract administration of the
Rodick Road Phase 3 project be increased by $164,626.56,
inclusive of HST, to cover the additional contract administration work required
for the additional work, and be funded
from Capital Account 058-5350-11064-005 (Rodick Road Phase 3); and,
Hwy 404 Mid-Block Crossing, North of Hwy 7
9) That
Purchase Order PD 10391 issued to URS Canada for contract 116-R-10 (Detailed Design of
Hwy 404) be increased by $153,235.30, inclusive of HST, to
cover the additional detailed design work and to be funded from Capital Account
083-5350-10050-005 (Hwy 404 Mid-block Crossing, North of Hwy 7) and that the
remaining funds of $952,105.69 be returned to the original funding source; and
further,
10) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(9) AWARD OF TENDER 151-T-12
BIRCHMOUNT ROAD ROUGE RIVER
CROSSING
AND ROAD EXTENSION UPDATE
(7.12, 5.10)
Report
1) That
the Staff report entitled, “Award of Tender
151-T-12 Birchmount Road Rouge River Crossing and Road Extension Update” be
received; and,
2) That
the contract for Tender # 151-T-12, Birchmount Road, Rouge River Crossing, be
awarded to the lowest priced bidder,
Dagmar Construction Ltd., in the amount of $7,667,187.72, inclusive of HST;
and,
3) That
Staff be authorized to revise the scope of work for Contract # 151-T-12 to
delete the servicing and roadwork bid items within the Remington Development
properties and include the anticipated
loss of profit, overhead and extra costs associated with deleting such work,
for a net decrease of $1,490,000.00 in the tender; and,
4) That
Staff be authorized to adjust the Purchase Order to be issued to Dagmar
Construction Ltd. to the amount of $6,177,187.72, inclusive of HST; and,
5) That
a contingency amount of $926,578.16, inclusive of HST, (15% of $6,177,187.72),
be established to cover any additional construction and ancillary costs, and
Staff be authorized to approve the expenditure of this contingency in
accordance with the City of Markham’s Expenditure Control Policy; and,
6) That
Staff be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to AECOM Canada Ltd. in the
amount of $384,504.23, inclusive of HST, to provide construction inspection,
contract administration services, environmental inspection and material testing
for the project, which includes an increase of $225,057.52, inclusive of HST,
for the additional geotechnical testing, environmental inspections, MDE
inspections as well as additional contract administration and inspection fees
due to the extension of the contract (i.e. 8 months to 12 months), not included
in the original RFP; and,
7) That
a contingency amount of $38,450.42, inclusive of HST, be established to cover
any additional construction inspection, contract administration services,
environmental inspection and material testing and that the Director of
Engineering be authorized to approve the expenditure of this contingency amount
up to the specified limit; and,
8) That the Engineering Department Project Management Fee in
the amount of $451,635.95, inclusive of HST, be funded from Capital Budget
account # 083-5350-12055-005 -“Birchmount Road Crossing at Rouge River”; and,
9) That
the award be funded from the Birchmount Road, Crossing at Rouge River –
(Construction) 2012 Capital Account #083-5350-12055-005; and,
10) That
capital account 083-5350-12055-005 be revised to reflect the change in the
scope of work and changes in the funding sources (i.e. Development Charges,
Developer and MDE) for the project. And that the funding in the amount of
$3,496,400.00, inclusive of HST, be returned to the Development Charges (DC)
Reserve; and,
Funding
Source
|
Original
Budget
|
Proposed
Funding Change
|
Revised
Budget
|
Development Charges
|
$12,796,400.00
|
($3,496,400.00)
|
$ 9,300,000.00
|
Developer Funding
|
$
900,000.00
|
($
900,000.00)
|
$ 0.00
|
MDE Funding
|
$
1,300,000.00
|
($
600,000.00)
|
$
700,000.00
|
Total Funding
|
$14,996,000.00
|
($4,996,400.00)
|
$10,000,000.00
|
11) That
the remaining funds in the account be maintained until the MNR and TRCA
conditions related to the Birchmount Bridge construction are finalized; and
further,
12) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(10) UPDATE - TRAIN ANTI-WHISTLING
AT RAIL CROSSINGS/UXBRIDGE
SUBDIVISION RAIL (5.12)
Report Presentation
1) That
the deputation by Peter Miasek, representing the Unionville Ratepayer
Association, regarding train anti-whistling, be received; and,
2) That
the report dated December 11, 2012, entitled “UPDATE - Train Anti-Whistling at
Rail Crossings/Uxbridge Subdivision Rail” be received; and,
3) That
Metrolinx be requested to include anti-whistling and/or other noise mitigation
measures at level road crossings as part of their pending Environmental
Assessment study to be undertaken on the Stouffville line for future
infrastructure improvements; and,
4) That
anti-whistling be included in the I-METRO-E concept to electrify the
Stouffville line; and,
5) That
Metrolinx and York Region be advised accordingly; and further:
6) That
a Working Group be established, with a composition to be considered at a later
date.
CARRIED
7. MOTIONS
(1) LETTER
OF CONDOLENCE
- CHILDREN AND TEACHERS SANDY
HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (12.2.6)
Moved by Councillor
Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
That Mayor
Frank Scarpitti, on behalf of the City of Markham, send a letter of condolence
to the community of Newtown, Connecticut, in memory of the children and
teachers of Sandy Hook Elementary School who died tragically on Friday December
14, 2012.
CARRIED
(2/3 Vote was
requested & obtained)
8. NOTICES OF MOTIONS
___________________________________
Regional
Councillor Jim Jones presiding as Acting Deputy Mayor vacated the Chair to allow
the opportunity for him to introduce a notice of motion. Regional Councillor Gord Landon assumed the
Chair and presided as Acting Deputy Mayor, in accordance with the City of
Markham's Appointment of Alternate Deputy Mayors By-law 2011-249. (9:20 p.m.)
___________________________________
Moved by Councillor
Howard Shore
Seconded by Councillor
Don Hamilton
That, in
accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act,
Council resolve into an in-camera session to obtain solicitor-client advice on
a notice of motion and to consider items listed in the in-camera agenda, before
the consideration of the Communications Section of the agenda.
(9:26 p.m.)
(See
"In-camera Items" Section for all the items considered)
CARRIED
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
That Council
rise from in-camera session and reconvene regular Council meeting continuing
from the Communications Section of the agenda. (10:02 p.m.)
CARRIED
___________________________________
Regional
Councillor Gord Landon vacated the Chair and Regional Councillor Jim Jones
assumed the Chair as Acting Deputy Mayor.
___________________________________
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Moved by Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
82-2012 CITY
OF MARKHAM CONGRATULATION MESSAGES (12.0)
Letters
1. George Hanus, President
& CEO, Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance.
2. Harold Weinbrecht, Jr.,
Mayor, Town of Cary, NC.
3. Edgar Salib, President,
Giesecke & Devrient Systems Canada, Inc.
CARRIED
83-2012 MINISTER OF
CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION OF ONTARIO - CALLING NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2013
VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS (13.0)
Letter
(Deadline
for submissions is January 25, 2013).
CARRIED
84-2012 COMMUNICATIONS
FORWARDING COMMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED SITE PLAN CONTROL FOR HUGHSON
DRIVE COMMUNITY (10.0 and 10.7)
(Item No. 5, Report No. 60) (By-law 2012-257):
Communication AddendumCommuications
1. Shang-Hung Pan and Pui-Yu Tam (in objection to the
proposal)
2. Michael & Jacquie Bararanowsky (in
support of the proposal)
3.
Sam Jouri (in support of the
proposal)
4. Anne Chang (in support of the proposal)
CARRIED
85-2012 COMMUNICATION
FORWARDING COMMENTS REGARDING STARGRANDE
CUSTOM HOMES, 6330 16TH AVENUE (10.6):
(Item No. 6, Report No.
60) (By-laws 2012-258 and 2012-259)
Letter
1. Amy Hamilton (in
objection to the proposal)
CARRIED
86-2012 REVISED SCOPED
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY FOR STARGRANDE CUSTOM HOMES, 6330 16TH
AVENUE (10.6):
Letter+Study
- Letter dated December 18, 2012 from
Donald M. Fraser, Principal, Beacon Environmental, including the Revised Scoped
Environmental Impact Study for Stargrande Custom
Homes, 6330 16th Avenue and
providing comments with respect thereto.
CARRIED
87-2012 COMMUNICATIONS
FORWARDING COMMENTS REGARDING GEMINI URBAN DESIGN (HOUGHTON) CORPORATION, 11 & 15 HOUGHTON
BOULEVARD & 55 JOSEPH STREET. (10.6, 10.5, 10.20)
(Item No.
3, Report No. 60) (By-law 2012-256)
Communications
1. Robert Young (providing comments)
2. Carole and Jim Peel (in objection to
the proposal)
3. Ej Kolb (in objection to the proposal)
4. Scott Horslin & Kathy Webster (in
objection to the proposal)
5. Karen Piper (in objection to the
proposal)
6. Rhoda Stern (in objection to the
proposal)
7. Kathy Webster (in objection to the
proposal)
8. Rob and Darlene Munro (in objection to
the proposal)
9. Brett and Alexis Whalen (in objection
to the proposal)
10. Tina and Charles Martin (in objection to
the proposal)
11. Jennifer Zavitz Hicke (in objection to
the proposal)
12. Robin Banerjee (in objection to the
proposal)
13. Scott Bentley (in objection to the
proposal)
14. Michael Krem (in objection to the
proposal)
CARRIED
88-2012 MOHAMED LADHA
AND ROSA BRANCA – FORWARDING COMMENTS REGARDING GENTHORN DEVELOPMENTS INC., 5
HILLCROFT DRIVE (10.5)
(Item
No. 2, Report No. 60) (By-law 2012-255)
Letter
CARRIED
89-2012 COMMUNICATIONS
FORWARDING COMMENTS REGARDING WARD BOUNDARY REVIEW 2012. (9.2)
(Item No. 11, Report No. 59)
Communications
1. Robert Ede
2. Lawrence Pullen
CARRIED
10. PROCLAMATIONS
(1) PROCLAMATIONS
APPROVED (3.4)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
Seconded by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
1) That the following proclamations issued by the City Clerk in
accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy be received for
information purposes:
- YMCA Peace Week (November 17 to 24, 2012).
- Tamil Heritage Days/Thai Pongal (Tamil New
Year) (January 13 to 15, 2013)
CARRIED
11. NEW/OTHER BUSINESSES
Moved by Councillor
Howard Shore
Seconded by Councillor
Don Hamilton
That New/Other
Businesses Item Nos. 1 to 35 be received and adopted.
(1) SOLAR
POWER NETWORK INC.
(MARKHAVEN HOME FOR SENIORS,
54 PARKWAY AVENUE)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM (5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas Solar Power Network Inc. (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 130 KW rooftop solar array (the Project) on
Markhaven Home for Seniors at 54 Parkway Avenue
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(2) SOLAR
POWER NETWORK INC.
(WHITEROCK REIT, 80 WHITEHALL
DRIVE)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas Solar Power Network Inc. (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 228 KW rooftop solar array (the Project) on
Whiterock REIT at 80 Whitehall Drive
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(3) SOLAR
POWER NETWORK INC.
(CHARTWELL AUTOMATION, 140
DUFFIELD DRIVE)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas Solar Power Network Inc. (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 124 KW rooftop solar array (the Project) on
Chartwell Automation at 140 Duffield Drive
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications
whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be
awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT
Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(4) SOLAR
POWER NETWORK INC.
(ITW CANADA INC., 120 TRAVAIL
ROAD)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas Solar Power Network Inc. (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 371 KW rooftop solar array (the Project) on
ITW Canada Inc. at 120 Travail Road
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(5) SOLAR
POWER NETWORK INC.
(MONREAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
[YORK CONDOMINIUM CORP.], 2650
JOHN STREET)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas Solar Power Network Inc. (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 400 KW rooftop solar array (the Project) on
Monreal Property Management (York Condominium
Corp.) at 2650 John Street (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(6) CITY
OF MARKHAM
(CORNELL COMMUNITY CENTRE
AND LIBRARY, 3201 BUR OAK
AVENUE)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas City of Markham (the "Applicant") proposes to
construct and operate a 115 KW rooftop solar photo voltaic array (the Project)
on Cornell Community Centre and Library at 3201 Bur
Oak Avenue (the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the
Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other form
of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other
purpose.
CARRIED
(7) 8180792
CANADA INC.
(7701 WOODBINE AVENUE)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas 8180792 Canada Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to
construct and operate a 250 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 7701 Woodbine Avenue (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(8) 8180792
CANADA INC.
(9833 MARKHAM ROAD)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas 8180792 Canada Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to
construct and operate a 100 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 9833 Markham Road (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(9) 8180792
CANADA INC.
(150 TELSON ROAD)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas 8180792 Canada Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to
construct and operate a 100 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 150 Telson Road (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(10) 8180792
CANADA INC.
(271 YORKTECK DRIVE)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the completed
“Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any other
documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved criteria as
determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects as per the
Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority to Council;
and,
Whereas 8180792 Canada Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to
construct and operate a 200 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 271 Yorkteck Drive (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(11) 8180792
CANADA INC.
(146 OLD KENNEDY ROAD)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas 8180792 Canada Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to
construct and operate a 150 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 146 Old Kennedy Road (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(12) 8180792
CANADA INC.
(186 OLD KENNEDY ROAD)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas 8180792 Canada Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to
construct and operate a 300 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 186 Old Kennedy Road (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(13) APOLLO
GREEN EARTH ROOFTOP LP
(2600 JOHN STREET)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas Apollo Green Earth Rooftop LP (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 500 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project)
on 2600 John Street (the
"Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program;
and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(14) APOLLO
GREEN EARTH ROOFTOP LP
(385 JOHN STREET)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved criteria
as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects as per
the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority to
Council; and,
Whereas Apollo Green Earth Rooftop LP (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 130 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project)
on 385 John Street (the "Lands")
in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other
purpose.
CARRIED
(15) ALPHAGREENLIFE
(94 CHURCH STREET)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas AlphaGreenLife (the "Applicant") proposes to
construct and operate a 93 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 94 Church Street (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(16) ALPHAGREENLIFE
(40 ESNA PARK DRIVE)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas AlphaGreenLife (the "Applicant") proposes to
construct and operate a 61 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 40 Esna Park Drive (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(17) SOLAR
POWER NETWORK INC.
(200 KONRAD CRESCENT)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas Solar Power Network Inc. (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 156 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project)
on 200 Konrad Crescent (the
"Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program;
and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(18) CITY
OF MARKHAM
(75 CLEGG ROAD)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas City of Markham (the "Applicant") proposes to
construct and operate a 250 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 75 Clegg Road (the "Lands") in the City of Markham
under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(19) 2344215
ONTARIO INC.
(7800 KENNEDY ROAD)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas 2344215 Ontario Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to
construct and operate a 122 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 7800 Kennedy Road (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(20) SOLARTEK
GREEN EARTH ROOFTOP LP
(350 JOHN STREET)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas Solartek Green Earth Rooftop LP (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 120 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project)
on 350 John Street (the "Lands")
in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(21) OSP
AND TREC SOLARSHARE NO 1 LP 12
(337 JOHN STREET)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas OSP and TREC SolarShare No 1 LP 12 (the
"Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 250 KW rooftop solar
PV array (the Project) on 337 John Street
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(22) 1887202
ONTARIO INC.
(7261 VICTORIA PARK AVENUE)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas 1887202 Ontario Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to
construct and operate a 250 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 7261 Victoria Park Avenue
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas pursuant
to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(23) POWERSTREAM
SOLAR INC.
(190 DUFFIELD STREET)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas Powerstream Solar Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes
to construct and operate a 145 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 190 Duffield Street (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(24) POWERSTREAM
SOLAR INC.
(4299 14TH AVENUE)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas Powerstream Solar Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes
to construct and operate a 150 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 4299 14th Avenue (the "Lands") in the
City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(25) POWERSTREAM
SOLAR INC.
(191 MCNABB STREET)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas Powerstream Solar Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes
to construct and operate a 500 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 191 McNabb Street (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(26) POWERSTREAM
SOLAR INC.
(1490 DENISON STREET)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas Powerstream Solar Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes
to construct and operate a 220 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 1490 Denison Street (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(27) YORK
REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
(UNIONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, 201
TOWN CENTRE BOULEVARD)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas York Region District School Board (the
"Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 45 KW rooftop solar
PV array (the Project) on Unionville High School at
201 Town Centre Boulevard (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(28) YORK
REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
(BAYVIEW FAIRWAYS PUBLIC
SCHOOL, 255 BAYVIEW FAIRWAYS DRIVE)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas York Region District School Board (the
"Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 18 KW rooftop solar
PV array (the Project) on Bayview Fairways Public
School at 255 Bayview Fairways Drive (the "Lands") in the
City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(29) YORK
REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
(DONALD COUSENS PUBLIC SCHOOL,
315 MINGAY AVENUE)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas York Region District School Board (the
"Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 15 KW rooftop solar
PV array (the Project) on Donald Cousens Public
School at 315 Mingay Avenue (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(30) OSP
AND TREC SOLARSHARE NO 1 LP 7
(275 STEELCASE ROAD EAST)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas OSP and TREC SolarShare No 1 LP 7 (the
"Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 135 KW rooftop solar
PV array (the Project) on 275 Steelcase Road East
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(31) 1887203
ONTARIO INC.
(220 TORBAY ROAD)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas 1887203 Ontario Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to
construct and operate a 200 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 220 Torbay Road (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(32) SOLEXICA
SOLAR MARKHAM GP
(160 ROYAL CREST COURT)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas Solexica Solar Markham GP (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 200 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project)
on 160 Royal Crest Court (the
"Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program;
and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(33) SOLEXICA
SOLAR MARKHAM GP
(325 DENISON STREET)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas Solexica Solar Markham GP (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 75 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project)
on 325 Denison Street (the
"Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program;
and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(34) SOLEXICA
SOLAR MARKHAM GP
(130 ROYAL CREST COURT)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved criteria
as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects as per
the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority to
Council; and,
Whereas Solexica Solar Markham GP (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 150 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project)
on 130 Royal Crest Court (the
"Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program;
and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(35) SOLEXICA
SOLAR MARKHAM GP
(171 ESNA PARK ROAD)
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas Solexica Solar Markham GP (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 200 KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project)
on 171 Esna Park Road (the
"Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program;
and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(36) CONSTRADA
AGGREGATE RECYCLING FACILITY
AT 350 YORKTECH DRIVE (10.0)
Council
enquired about the status of the Constrada Aggregate Recycling Facility at 350
Yorktech Drive. Catherine Conrad, City
Solicitor, indicated the commercial operation of the company will cease by the
end 2012.
12. BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor
Colin Campbell
That By-law
2012-256 regarding Gemini Urban Design (Houghton) Corporation, 11 & 15 Houghton
Boulevard & 55 Joseph Street, be deferred.
(See Item No.
3. Report No. 60 for Council's decision on this matter)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
That By-laws
2012-264 and 2012-265 regarding St. Mary & St. Samuel the Confessor Coptic
Orthodox Church, 9377, 9389 and 9401 McCowan Rd, be given three readings and
enacted.
(See Item No.
4, Report No. 60 for Council's decision on this matter)
CARRIED
Moved by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
Seconded by Councillor
Alan Ho
That By-law
2012-255 regarding Genthorn Developments Inc., 5 Hillcroft Drive, be deferred.
(See Item No.
2, Report No. 60 for Council's decision on this matter)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor
Alan Ho
Seconded by Councillor
Colin Campbell
That By-law
2012-255 regarding Site Plan Control for Hughson Community, be deferred.
(See Item No.
5, Report No. 60 for Council's decision on this matter)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor
Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
That By-laws
2012-258 and 2012-259 regarding Stargrande Custom Homes, 6330 16th
Avenue, be given three readings and enacted.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by Councillor
Valerie Burke
That By-laws
2012-249 to 2012-254, 2012-260, 2012-261 and 2012-263 be given three readings
and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2012-249 ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW
By-law
- A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part
of the highways of the Town of Markham (Block 212, Plan 65M-324 5- Brunswick
Avenue; Block 213, Plan 65M-3245 - Brock Avenue; Block 214, Plan 65M-3245 - William
Berczy Boulevard; Block 316, Plan 65M-3364 - Old Meadow Lane; Block 317, Plan
65M-3364 - Orchard Hill Boulevard; Block 107, Plan 65M-3886 - Bracknell Avenue;
Block 108, Plan 65M-3886 - Wilfred Murison Avenue)
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2012-250 KENNEDY SIXTEENTH DEV., PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW
By-law
- A by-law to exempt Blocks 299, 300 and 301,
Plan 65M-3364 from the Part Lot Control Provisions of the Ontario
Planning Act, south of Madison Heights Boulevard and west of The
Bridle Walk.
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2012-251 A BY-LAW TO LEVY THE ACTUAL COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE SANITARY
SEWER IN THE GLENBOURNE AND GLENRIDGE COMMUNITIES.
By-law
(Item No. 5, Report No. 59)
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2012-252 A BY-LAW TO AMEND FEE BY-LAW 2002-276 (revise LEGISLATIVE
SERVICES USER FEES)
(Item No. 9, Report No. 59)
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2012-253 A BY-LAW TO AMEND PARKING BY-LAW 2005-188 (REVISE PARKING FINES)
(Item No. 9, Report No. 59)
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2012-254 A BY-LAW TO DELEGATE REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS TO THE CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
(Amends Appointment of Chief Administrative
Officer By-law 4-2000).
(In-camera Item No. 2)
By-law
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2012-255 GENTHORN DEVELOPMENTS INC., 5 HILLCROFT DRIVE, IMPLEMENTING BY-LAW
- A by-law to amend By-law 90-81, as amended,
to permit additional uses.
(Item No. 2, Report No. 60)
DEFERRED
BY-LAW 2012-256 GEMINI URBAN DESIGN (HOUGHTON) CORPORATION, 11 & 15 HOUGHTON BOULEVARD & 55
JOSEPH STREET, IMPLEMENTING BY-LAW
- A by-law to amend By-law 1229, as amended,
to permit the construction of single detached dwellings and restrict
development from occurring within the environmental buffer area.
(Item No. 3, Report No. 60)
DEFERRED
BY-LAW 2012-257 A BY-LAW TO AMEND SITE PLAN CONTROL BY-LAW 262-94, AS AMENDED
- To place lands within the Hughson Drive
Community under the Site Plan Control.
(Item No. 5, Report No. 60)
DEFERRED
BY-LAW 2012-258 STARGRANDE CUSTOM HOMES ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FOR BY-LAW
304-87, AS AMENDED, 6330 16TH AVENUE
By-law
- A by-law to amend By-law 304-87, as
amended, to delete the subject lands from By-law 304-87, as amended, and to
incorporate it into By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit a townhouse
development.
(Item No. 6, Report No. 60)
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2012-259 STARGRANDE CUSTOM HOMES ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FOR BY-LAW
177-96, AS AMENDED, 6330 16TH AVENUE
By-law
- A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as
amended, to permit a townhouse development.
(Item No. 6, Report No. 60)
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2012-260 A BY-LAW TO BAN THE CURBSIDE COLLECTION OF ELECTRONIC WASTE,
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AND HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES
By-law
- Amends By-law 32-95, being a by-law to
establish and maintain a system for the collection and disposal of refuse in
the City of Markham.
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2012-261 A
BY-LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAKING OF AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO EXPROPRIATE
LAND IN FEE SIMPLE, IN THE CITY OF MARKHAM.
By-law
(See Schedule "A" to this by-law
for description of land)
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2012-263 2162246 ONTARIO LIMITED, 9582 HIGHWAY 48, REMOVAL OF HOLD
PROVISION
By-law
- A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as
amended, to remove the Holding (H) Provision on the subject lands to permit the
construction of townhouses.
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2012-264 ST. MARY & ST. SAMUEL THE CONFESSOR COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH,
9377, 9389 AND 9401 MCCOWAN RD, DELETING BY-LAW
By-law
- A by-law to amend By-law 304-87, as
amended, to delete the subject lands from By-law 304-87, as amended, so that
they could be incorporated into By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit a place of
worship and day care.
(Item No. 4, Report No. 60)
CARRIED
BY-LAW 2012-265 ST. MARY & ST. SAMUEL THE CONFESSOR COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH,
9377, 9389 AND 9401 MCCOWAN RD, IMPLEMENTING BY-LAW
By-law
- A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as
amended, to permit a place of worship and day care.
(Item No. 4, Report No. 60)
CARRIED
13. IN-CAMERA ITEMS
Moved by Councillor
Howard Shore
Seconded by Councillor
Don Hamilton
That, in
accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act,
Council resolve into an in-camera session to obtain solicitor-client advice on
a notice of motion and to consider Item Nos. 1 to 8 below, before the
consideration of the Communications Section of the agenda: (9:26 p.m.)
COUNCIL
– December 18, 2012
(1) PERSONAL
MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD
EMPLOYEES
(NOTICE OF MOTION)
[Section 239 (2) (b)]
(2) MINUTES
OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
- NOVEMBER 20, 2012
[Section 239 (2) (g)]
REPORT
OF GENERAL COMMITTEE – December 10, 2012
(3) A
PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR
LOCAL BOARD
(PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES UPDATE
AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER)
[Section 239 (2) (c)]
(4) THE
SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD
[Section 239
(2) (a)]
(5) PERSONAL
MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD
EMPLOYEES
(INTERNATIONAL TOWN CRIER COMPETITION)
[Section 239 (2) (b)]
REPORT
OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE – December 11, 2012
(6) LITIGATION
OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS,
AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD
(MINOR VARIANCE APPEAL, 11 RYCROFT DRIVE)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
(7) LITIGATION
OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS,
AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD
(MINOR VARIANCE APPEAL, 27 AND 29 SCIBERRAS ROAD AND 3 GREENTREE ROAD)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
(8) LITIGATION
OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS,
AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
That, in
accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act,
Council resolve into an in-camera session to consider an additional matter as Item
No. 9 below:
(9) PERSONAL
MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD
EMPLOYEES
[Section 239 (2) (b)]
CARRIED
(2/3 Vote was
requested & obtained)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
That
Council rise from in-camera session and reconvene regular Council meeting continuing
from the Communications Section of the agenda.
(10:02 p.m.)
CARRIED
_____________________________
Regional
Councillor Gord Landon presided as Acting Deputy Mayor during the consideration
of tabling the confidential notice of motion moved by Regional Councillor Jim
Jones and seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li.
_____________________________
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Regional
Councillor Gord Landon vacated the Chair and Regional Councillor Jim Jones
assumed the Chair as Acting Deputy Mayor, after the confidential notice of
motion moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones and seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li was given to Council.
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Council
reported out the items as follows:
(1) PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE
INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES
(CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE OF MOTION) (6.0)
A confidential notice of motion was given to Council during in-camera
session, moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones and seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li.
(2) MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
- NOVEMBER 20, 2012 (16.0)
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
That the minutes of the in-camera Council meeting held on November 20,
2012, be confirmed.
CARRIED
(3) PROPOSED
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES UPDATE
AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (8.6)
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Joe Li
1) That the confidential
report dated December 5, 2012 from the City Solicitor and Chief Administrative
Officer regarding "Proposed Acquisition of Properties Updated and
Delegation of Authority to the Chief Administrative Officer" be received;
and,
2) That By-law 4-2000 be
amended to delegate the authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to i)
enter into Agreements of Purchase and Sale to acquire Real Property, said
agreements to be conditional on Council Approval and ii) enter into Nominee
Agreements for the purposes of appointing third party agents to submit,
negotiate and finalize Agreements of Purchase and Sale for the acquisition of
Real Property subject to ratification by Council and that i) and ii) include
the authority to tender refundable security deposits in an amount not to exceed
$300,000.00; and further,
3) That staff be
authorized to proceed as directed by Council on December 18, 2012.
(By-law 2012-254)
CARRIED
(4) THE
SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY
OR LOCAL BOARD (5.0)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report dated
December 4, 2012 from the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services, Director
of Asset Management and Director of Recreation Services be received; and,
2) That staff be
authorized to proceed as directed by Council on December 18, 2012.
CARRIED
(5) INTERNATIONAL
TOWN CRIER COMPETITION (12.2.6)
Moved by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by Councillor
Colin Campbell
That John Webster, Town Crier, be the representative for the City of
Markham at the International Town Crier Competition taking place in August
2013.
CARRIED
(6) MINOR VARIANCE APPEAL
11 RYCROFT DRIVE
A/153/12 (8.0)
Moved by Councillor
Don Hamilton
Seconded by Councillor
Howard Shore
1) That
the report titled “CONFIDENTIAL REPORT, Minor Variance Appeal, 11 Rycroft
Drive, A/153/12” be received; and,
2) That
Council direct staff not to attend the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Hearing
regarding the decision of the Committee of Adjustment to approve a Minor
Variance to permit a maximum lot coverage of 44%, whereas, the By-law allows a
maximum lot coverage of 33⅓%; and further,
3) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things nessasary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(7) MINOR VARIANCE APPEAL
27 AND 29 SCIBERRAS ROAD
AND 3 GREENTREE ROAD
A/150/12, A/151/12 AND
A/152/12 (8.0)
Moved by Councillor
Don Hamilton
Seconded by Councillor
Howard Shore
1) That
the report titled “CONFIDENTIAL REPORT, Minor Variance Appeal, 27 and 29
Sciberras Road and 3 Greentree Road, A/150/12, A/151/12 and A/152/12” be
received; and,
2) That
Council direct Staff not to attend the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Hearing
regarding the decision of the Committee of Adjustment to deny Minor Variances
for lot coverage, building height and flankage yard setback for three detached
dwellings proposed for 27 and 29 Sciberras Road and 3 Greentree Road; and
further,
3) That Staff be authorized
and directed to do all things nessasary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(8) LITIGATION
OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS
BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE
TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE
MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (8.0)
Moved by Councillor
Don Hamilton
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
1) That
the confidential report dated December 5, 2012 from the City Solicitor
regarding a litigation or potential litigation matter, be received; and,
2) That
staff be authorized to proceed as directed by Council on December 18, 2012.
CARRIED
(9) PERSONAL
MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL,
INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL
BOARD EMPLOYEES (12.2.6)
Moved by Regional
Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by Councillor
Colin Campbell
1) That the confidential memorandum dated December 18,
2012 from Regional Councillor Jim Jones regarding a personal matter about an identifiable individual be received; and,
2) That staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in
this memorandum.
CARRIED
14. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
Moved by Councillor
Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
That By-law 2012-262
be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2012-262 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF
DECEMBER 18, 2012.
By-law
CARRIED
15. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by Councillor
Valerie Burke
That the Council meeting be adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
CARRIED
_______________________________ _______________________________
MARTHA PETTIT JIM
JONES
ACTING CITY CLERK ACTING
DEPUTY MAYOR
(Signed)