March
24, 2010
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting No. 5
Alternate
formats for this document are available upon request
ROLL
CALL
Mayor F.
Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor
D. Hamilton, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor L.
Kanapathi.
REGRETS
Regional
Councillor G. Landon, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor A. Chiu.
STAFF
J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services
B. Librecz,
Commissioner of Community and Fire Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
C. Conrad,
Town Solicitor
J. Lustig, Treasurer
K. Kitteringham, Town Clerk
A. Brouwer, Deputy Clerk
J. Wong, Technology Support
Specialist
D. Flaherty,
Acting Director, Communications & Community Relations
R. Capocci,
Chief of Staff
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on March 24, 2010 at 7:06 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre. Mayor F. Scarpitti presided.
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
(1) Regional Councillor
Joseph Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to By-laws 2010-34 and
2010-35 (Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 1027174 Ontario Ltd. &
1482058 Ontario Ltd.), as he represents one of the owners of the subject
property and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on
the question of the approval of such matter.
2. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MINUTES - MARCH 9, 2010
Minutes
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
Minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 9, 2010, be adopted.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS
Council
consented to add Presentation (2).
Mayor Frank Scarpitti, on behalf of Members
of Council, presented a cheque in the amount of $7,500 to Ms. Teresa McDonald,
Manager, Fund Development, Canadian Red Cross, Region of York Branch, to assist
with the Haiti earthquake disaster relief efforts.
Ms. McDonald thanked Council
for its on-going support and provided an update on the relief efforts in Haiti organized
by the Canadian Red Cross.
(2) ARTHUR B. BONNER
- FORMER MARKHAM REGIONAL COUNCILLOR (12.2.6)
Mayor F.
Scarpitti advised that former Markham Regional Councillor Arthur B. Bonner
passed away on February 27, 2010. He
also highlighted some of Mr. Bonner's many contributions to the Town of Markham
and to the community.
Moved by
Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Mayor and
Members of Council express their deepest sympathies to the family of former Markham
Regional Councillor Arthur B. Bonner, who passed away on February 27, 2010.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS
There were no
delegations considered by Council.
5. PETITIONS
There were no
petitions considered by Council.
6(a) REPORT NO. 12- GENERAL COMMITTEE (March 8,
2010)
Moved by
Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Councillor V. Burke
That Report
No. 12 - General Committee comprised of 7 items be received and adopted.
(1) RESIGNATIONS
– ADVISORY
COMMITTEES AND BOARDS (16.24)
1) That
the resignation of Pat Durst from the Markham Public Library Board be
received with regret and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded.
CARRIED
(2) SUMMARY OF 2009 REMUNERATION & EXPENSES
FOR COUNCILLORS AND APPOINTEES TO BOARDS (7.0)
Report 1 2
1) That
Council receive for information the March 8, 2010 report entitled “Summary of
2009 Remuneration & Expenses for Councillors and Appointees to Boards; and,
2) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(3) MARKHAM DISTRICT ENERGY CAPITAL
- GAS TAX FUNDING (7.3)
Report
1) That
the report dated February 19, 2010 entitled “Markham District Energy Capital –
Gas Tax Funding” be received; and,
2) That
Council approve the allocation of $16.0 million of Gas Tax funding to Markham
District Energy (MDE); and,
3) That
the Treasurer be authorized to transfer, as a grant, $16.0 million to Markham
District Energy (MDE) when deemed appropriate over the next four years; and
further,
4) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(4) ADMINISTRATIVE
MATTERS
- 2010 MUNICIPAL ELECTION (14.0)
Report
1) That the Report entitled “Administrative
Matters - 2010 Municipal Election” be received; and,
2) That a by-law be adopted to establish
the 2010 early voting dates, times and locations within the Town outlined in
Attachment “A”; and,
3) That a by-law be adopted to establish
special voting hours for institutions and retirement homes in the form attached
hereto as Attachment “B”, and,
4) That a by-law be adopted to provide for
election-related information to be made available in languages other than
English and French as outlined in Attachment “C”; and,
5) That
Early Voting be available at the Civic Centre on all the Early Voting days, and
that Early Voting hours be extended to 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and further,
6) That
staff be authorized to give effect to this resolution.
(By-laws 2010-28 to 2010-30)
CARRIED
(5) NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
MAY 16 – 22, 2010,
PUBLIC WORKS: “ABOVE,
BELOW, & ALL AROUND YOU”
(5.0)
Report
1) That
the Mayor and Council proclaim the week of May 16-22, 2010, as ‘National Public
Works Week’ in the Town of Markham; and,
2) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(6) DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY (8.0)
Report
1) That
the report entitled “Delegation of Authority” be received; and,
2) That
the Gallery Manager be authorized to execute and be granted signing authority
for contracts relating to the Varley Art Gallery collection in accordance with
the Varley Art Gallery Collection Policy and Procedures and in a form
satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
Contracts include: art and
archives loan agreements; agreements to acquire art and archives materials; gift
agreements; agreements to exchange art and archives with other galleries and
archives; and agreements granting permission to third parties to use and/or
reproduce art images or archival materials owned by the Town; and further,
3) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(7) GIANT HOGWEED CONTROL STRATEGY (5.7)
Report 1
1) That the deputation by Ms. D. Kavanagh regarding
the Town’s giant hogweed strategy be received.
2)
That the report
entitled Giant Hogweed Control Strategy be received; and,
3)
That Council
approve Option 3 – ‘Treatment with Glyphosate’ as the preferred strategy option
to address eradication and control measures for Giant Hogweed in Markham; and,
4) That injections be explored as the
preferred method of pesticide application;
5) That Council acknowledges that this
Control Strategy represents the first year of a multi-year program; and,
6) That Council approve funding in the
amount of $30,000 be allocated from Parks Operating Account # 730-730 5399 to
implement control measures; and,
7)
That staff report
back to General Committee on a program of increasing public awareness,
including updating the town website and preparing an information pamphlet; and further,
8)
That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
6(b) REPORT NO. 13 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (March
22, 2010)
Council
consented to add Report No. 13 containing items from the March 22, 2010 General
Committee meeting.
(1) AWARD OF TENDER 023-Q-10 ROUGE RIVER
COMMUNITY CENTRE SANITARY SEWER
PUMPING SUMP REPLACEMENT (7.12.1)
Report
1) That
the report entitled “Award of Tender 023-Q-10 Rouge River Community Centre
Sanitary Sewer Pumping Sump Replacement” be received; and,
2) That
the contract for 023-Q-10 Rouge River Community Centre Sanitary Sewer Pumping
Sump Replacement be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Robert R. Somerville
in the amount of $119,802.00 exclusive of GST; and,
3) That
a contingency in the amount of $18,770.00 exclusive of GST be established to
cover any additional construction and consultant costs and that the Director of
Asset Management be authorized to approve expenditure of this contingency
amount up to the specified limit in accordance with the Expenditure Control
Policy; and,
4) That
the contract for Consulting Engineering Services Related to Contract
Administration and Construction Inspection be awarded to R.V. Anderson Limited in
the amount of $8,000.00 exclusive of GST; and,
5) That
staff be authorized to retain a qualified geotechnical consulting firm in
accordance with the Town’s purchasing bylaw to provide geotechnical and
materials testing services during construction for an upset limit of $1,000.00
exclusive of GST; and,
6) That
a new Recreation budget be established for the Rouge River Community Centre
Sanitary Sewer Pumping Sump Replacement and be funded from the Life Cycle
Reserve 087-2800-200 in the amount of $147,572.00; and further,
7) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(2) CANADA MORTGAGE AND
HOUSING CORPORATION LOAN (7.0)
Report
1) That
the report dated March 9, 2010 entitled “Canada Mortgage and Housing
Corporation Loan” be received; and,
2) That
Council approve the submission of a loan application (through the Region of
York) to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to fund the purchase of the
Markham District Energy Birchmount plant; and further,
3) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
(3) GREEN
MUNICIPAL
FUND LOAN APPLICATION (7.0)
Report
1) That
the report dated March 9, 2010 entitled “Green Municipal Fund Loan Application”
be received; and,
2) That
Council approve the submission of a loan application (through the Region of
York) to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund to
partially fund the construction of the East Markham Community Centre; and
further,
3) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
6(c) REPORT NO. 14 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
(March 23, 2010)
Council
consented to add Report No. 14 containing items from the March 23, 2010
Development Services Committee meeting. Council
also consented to separate Items 4 and 5.
(1) SECTION 34 OF THE
ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
PROPOSED RELOCATION AND
PARTIAL DEMOLITION
ARYEH CONSTRUCTION LTD.
8303 WARDEN AVENUE (16.11)
Report Attachment
1) That
the report entitled “Recommendation Report - Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage
Act - Proposed Relocation and Partial Demolition - Aryeh Construction Ltd, 8303
Warden Avenue”, be received; and,
2) That
nothing in this report should be construed as support for the appropriateness
of the built form or density of development being proposed by Aryeh
Construction Ltd in their applications for official plan and zoning by-law
amendments, which are currently before the Ontario Municipal Board; and,
3) That
Council consent to the application under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage
Act, subject to the following conditions:
a. the
owner comply with all six recommendations of the Heritage Impact Assessment
prepared by Wayne Morgan, Heritage Planner, as revised December 2009,
concerning the treatment of the relocated Sheridan-Paterson Farm House (the
“heritage resource”) within a future redevelopment proposal;
b. the
owner immediately secure the heritage resource in accordance with municipal and
heritage standards (boarding, fencing, signage) to prevent further vandalism
and deterioration, and inspect the property on a regular basis to ensure the
heritage resource remains protected;
c. within
30 days of Council approval, the owner enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement
satisfactory to the Town Solicitor to be executed by the Mayor and Clerk on
behalf of the Town, and provide a Heritage Letter of Credit in the amount of $25,000
to secure the obligations of 3(b);
d. the
owner prepare a strategy and plan for the conservation of the heritage resource
to be undertaken by a qualified conservation architect, with the strategy being
approved by the Manager of Heritage Planning
prior to the demolition/relocation of any parts of the heritage
resource;
e. the
owner secure and protect the heritage resource during the temporary relocation,
storage phase and restoration process, and provide a Heritage Letter of Credit
in the amount of $100,000 to secure these obligations;
f. the
ultimate location of the relocated heritage resource on Block C of the
applicant’s draft plan of subdivision (19TM-06015) be determined as part of
site plan control approval (pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act); and
g. the
conditions pertaining to the heritage resource (relocation, protection,
restoration and provision of financial securities) be included in both the
conditions of draft plan approval (in respect to 19TM-06015) and site plan
agreement for the site; and further,
4) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(2) GREAT ELDIN INVESTMENTS
LTD.
NORTH OF EDWARD
JEFFREYS AVENUE
WEST OF HIGHWAY 48
WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS
FOR PHASE 2 OF DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION 19TM-95081
(ZA 08-106617 AND SU 02-111460
002) (10.5, 10.7)
Report Attachment
1) That
the report entitled “Recommendation Report, Great Eldin Investments Ltd. North
of Edward Jeffreys Avenue, west of Highway 48, Wismer Commons Community. Implementing Zoning By-law amendments for
Phase 2 of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-95081. File Numbers ZA 08-106617 and SU 02-111460
002” be received; and,
2) That
the application ZA 08-106617 for amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87, as
amended and 177-96, as amended, be approved; and,
3) That
the draft amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, attached
to this report (Appendix ‘A’) be finalized and enacted without further notice;
and,
4) That
conditional 2011 servicing allocation for 116 units (333 population) be granted
to plan of subdivision 19TM-95081 (Phase 2), from the total allocation for the
Wismer Community, assigned in accordance with the February 12, 2008 report on
servicing allocation; and further,
5) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(3) 1039954 ONTARIO LIMITED
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS
FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-02016
PHASE 4 AND 5, SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF
MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE &
RALPH CHALMERS AVENUE
WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
(ZA 09-122509 AND SU
02-118676) (10.5, 10.7)
Report Attachment
1) That
the report entitled “Recommendation Report, 1039954 Ontario Limited,
Implementing Zoning By-law amendments for draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02016
Phase 4 and 5, Southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive & Ralph Chalmers
Avenue, Wismer Commons Community, File Numbers ZA 09-122509 and SU 02-118676,
dated March 23, 2009” be received; and,
2) That
the application ZA 09-122509 for amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 as amended
and 177-96, as amended, be approved; and,
3) That
the draft amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87, as amended and 177-96, as
amended, attached to this report as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted
without further notice; and,
4) That
conditional 2011 servicing allocation for 31.5 single detached units and 8
semi-detached units (total 39.5 units or 140.7 population) be granted to plan
of subdivision 19TM-02016 – Phase 4, from the total allocation for the Wismer
Commons community, assigned in accordance with the February 12, 2008 report on
servicing allocation; and further,
5) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
Report
Attachment
1) That
the correspondence from Denise Ascenzo, Don & Carrie Perruzza and Nunzio
& Maria Fuina be received; and,
2) That
the report dated March 23, 2010 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Oakcrest
Developments, Zoning By-law amendment application to facilitate a future
severance of 4 Oakcrest Avenue into two (2) lots (File No: ZA 07 125054),” be
received; and,
3) That
the Zoning By-law amendment applications (ZA 07 125054) submitted for 4
Oakcrest Avenue, be approved, subject to a minimum side yard setback of 1.8m
(5.9ft), and that the implementing Zoning By-law amendment (ZA 07 125054) be
finalized and enacted by Council; and further,
4) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(See following recorded vote) (9:1)
YEAS: Mayor
F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor
D. Hamilton, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor L. Kanapathi. (9)
NAYS: Councillor
D. Horchik. (1)
ABSENT: Regional
Councillor G. Landon, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor A. Chiu. (3)
(5) MARKHAM
AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
– TERMS OF REFERENCE (10.0)
Report Attachment
1) That
staff report entitled “Markham Agricultural Advisory Committee – Terms of
Reference” be received; and,
2) That
Council approve in principle the Terms of Reference for the Markham
Agricultural Advisory Committee (Appendix A as amended at the March 23, 2010
Development Services Committee meeting) and membership eligibility criteria
(Appendix B) and that the staff report along with Appendices A & B be
circulated to key representatives of the agricultural, academic and advocacy
communities for comment and input, and that the final draft documents be
brought back to the Development Services Committee for recommendation to
Council; and,
3) That
Council appoint one or more Council member to the Markham Agricultural Advisory
Committee in accordance with the Terms of Reference, as amended at the March
23, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting; and
4) That
the Clerks Department be directed to provide administrative support and
advertise membership opportunities once the Terms of Reference are finalized
for the Markham Agricultural Advisory Committee, and further,
5) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
Council consented to add the words "…the staff report along with
…", before the words "…Appendices A & B…" in Resolution No.
2.
(6) MATTAMY (ROBINSON
CREEK) LIMITED
IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS
FOR PHASE 3 OF DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION 19TM-03008
NORTH OF 16TH
AVENUE, WEST OF ROY RAINEY AVENUE
(5616 16TH AVENUE)
WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
(ZA 08-120322 & SU 03
113679 002 (10.5, 10.7)
Report Attachment
1) That
the report entitled “Recommendation Report, Mattamy (Robinson Creek) Limited,
implementing Zoning By-law amendments for Phase 3 of draft plan of subdivision
19TM-03008. North of 16th
Avenue, west of Roy Rainey Avenue (5616 16th Avenue), Wismer Commons
Community. File Numbers ZA 08-120322
& SU 03 113679 002” be received; and,
2) That
the application ZA 08-120322 for amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87, as
amended and 177-96, as amended, be approved; and,
3) That
the draft amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, attached
to this report (Appendix ‘A’) be finalized and enacted without further notice;
and,
4) That
conditional 2011 servicing allocation for 44 units (163 population) be granted
to plan of subdivision 19TM-03008 (Phase 3), from the total allocation for the
Wismer Commons Community, assigned in accordance with the February 12, 2008
report on servicing allocation; and further,
5) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
(7) RODICK ROAD/CN AND
BIRCHMOUNT ROAD/CN
GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT
UPDATE (5.10)
Report
Attachment
1) That
the report entitled “Rodick Road/CN Grade Separation and Birchmount Road/CN
Grade Separation Project Update” be received; and,
2) That
the construction of Rodick Road Phase 3 (14th Avenue to Esna Park
Drive) be deferred to 2011/2012 to facilitate property acquisitions; and,
3) That
the construction of Birchmount Road Phase 2 (CN Rail to 14th Avenue)
be advanced to 2010/2011; and,
4) That
the funding of $10,000,000.00 in account # 83-5350-9300-005 for the Rodick
Road/CN Grade Separation be transferred to account # 83-5350-8047-005 for the
construction of Birchmount Road/CN Grade Separation (14th Avenue to
CN track) and the account be renamed “Birchmount Road – Phase 2 Construction”;
and,
5) That
the remaining funding of $1,662,677.00 within Rodick Road Phase 3 account #
83-5350-9300-005 be used for the various utility relocation projects to facilitate
the 2010 Alden Road / Esna Park Drive intersection re-alignment ahead of the
road construction; and,
6) That
the renamed project “Birchmount Road – Phase 2 Construction” be amended to
include the additional funding in the amount of $1,650,000.00 for the
construction of Birchmount Road/CN Grade Separation to be funded from the Town
Wide Hard Development Charge Reserve; and,
7) That
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into Crossing Agreements with CN
Rail to implement the construction of Rodick Road/CN Grade Separation and the
Birchmount Road/CN Grade Separation, in a form satisfactory to the CAO and the
Town Solicitor; and,
8) That
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into Crossing Agreements with
Enbridge or other utility companies to implement the construction of Rodick
Road/CN Rail Grade Separation and Birchmount Road/CN Grade Separation, in a
form satisfactory to the CAO and the Town Solicitor; and,
9) That
the Request for Proposal 323-R-09 for detailed design of Rodick Road Phase 2
(Miller Ave to 14th Ave) be awarded to the highest ranked / lowest
priced supplier, Morrison Hershfield Limited in the amount of $136,332.00,
including a contingency allowance of $13,000.00 excluding GST from Capital
Account 083-5350-7258-005, Rodick Road – Phase 2; and further,
10) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary including the
execution of documents, to give effect to the above resolutions.
CARRIED
6(d) REPORT
NO. 15 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING
(March 23, 2010)
Council
consented to add Report No. 15 containing items from the March 23, 2010
Development Services Public Meeting. Council also consented to separate Item No. 1.
(1) AGS
CONSULTANTS LTD.
ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT APPLICATION
TO PERMIT TEMPORARY OUTDOOR
STORAGE
OF NEW VEHICLES AT 11 AND 17
ESSEX AVENUE.
(ZA. 08-128290) (10.5)
Report Attachment
1) That
the report entitled “Preliminary Report, AGS Consultants Ltd., Zoning By-law
Amendment application to permit temporary outdoor storage of new vehicles at 11
and 17 Essex Avenue, ZA 08-128290”, dated June 16, 2009 be received; and,
2) That
the Record of the Public Meeting held on March 23, 2010, with respect to the
proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 2551, as amended, be received; and,
3) That
the application by AGS Consultants Ltd. to amend Zoning By-law 2551, as amended, be approved; and further,
4) That
the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 2551, as amended, be finalized and
enacted without further notice.
CARRIED
(See following recorded vote) (7:3)
YEAS: Mayor
F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor J. Virgilio,
Councillor D. Hamilton, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik,
Councillor L. Kanapathi. (7)
NAYS: Deputy
Mayor J. Heath, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor E. Shapero. (3)
ABSENT: Regional
Councillor G. Landon, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor A. Chiu. (3)
(2) APPLICATIONS BY KING DAVID DEVELOPMENTS
- PART OF LOT 22 CONCESSION 3, WEST SIDE OF
WOODBINE AVENUE NORTH OF MAJOR
MACKENZIE DRIVE FOR:
RED-LINE
REVISIONS TO DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
AND REZONING TO INCORPORATE A PHASE
III INTO THE AREA
OF DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL FOR
PLAN 19TM-05009
(FILE # SU 05 011381 002 (ZONING FILE
TO BE DETERMINED)) (10.7, 10.5)
Report Attachment
1) That
the Development Services Commission report dated February 16, 2010, entitled
“Recommendation Report - Applications
by Monarch Developments Corporation & King David Developments - Part of Lot
22 Concession 3, West side of Woodbine Avenue north of Major Mackenzie Drive
for Red-line revisions to
Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning to incorporate a Phase III into the area of Draft Plan Approval for
plan 19TM-05009 (file # SU 05 011381 002 & ZA 10 109932), be
received; and,
2) That
the Record of the Public Meeting held on March 23, 2010, with respect to the
applications by Monarch Developments Corporation & King David Developments,
for draft plan of subdivision approval and Zoning by-law Amendment, be
received; and,
3) That
the applications by King David Developments to amend By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 as amended, be approved and
enacted once an indemnity agreement is executed between the owners and the
Region of York; and further,
4) That
approval of the red line revisions to incorporate Phase III into draft plan of
subdivision 19TM-05009, be delegated to Staff following enactment of the zoning
By-laws.
CARRIED
7. MOTIONS
There were no
motions considered by Council.
8. NOTICES OF MOTIONS
There were no
notices of motions considered by Council.
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Moved by
Councillor L. Kanapathi
Seconded by
Councillor D. Hamilton
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
13-2010 Minister of Citizenship
and Immigration - Calling nominations for the 2010 Lincoln M. Alexander Award
to honour young Ontarians who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in
contributing toward the elimination of racial discrimination. The deadline for nominations is May 31, 2010.
(13.2)
Letter
Referred to all Members of
Council
14-2010 Markham Village
BIA - Forwarding a request to close Robinson Street from 138 west to 132 for
all Saturdays from May 8 to October 9, 2010 inclusive between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to facilitate the Main Street Markham Farmers' Market. (3.5)
Info
Referred to Commissioner of
Development Services & Town Solicitor
15-2010 Ontario
Municipal Board - Forwarding a decision to allow the appeal to rezone 19
Oakcrest Avenue to facilitate a severance to create 2 lots for the construction
of 2 new single-family dwellings (Shiu Bing and Chak Suen Kwan). (13.13).
(By-law 2010-39) Letter
CARRIED
10. PROCLAMATIONS
There were no
proclamations considered by Council.
11. NEW/OTHER BUSINESSES
Council
consented to add New/Other Businesses (1) and (2).
(1) EARTH
HOUR
- SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010,
8:30 P.M. (12.2.6)
Councillor V.
Burke advised Council of the Earth Hour being held on Saturday, March 27, 2010
at 8:30 p.m. During this time, millions
of homes and businesses around the world will turn their lights off for one
hour to raise awareness about the adverse effects of climate change.
(2) MANY
FACES OF MARKHAM
- SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010,
2:30 P.M. (12.2.6)
Mayor F.
Scarpitti advised Council of the “Many Faces of Markham” event taking place on
Saturday, March 27, 2010, 2:30 p.m. at the Markham Theatre, organized by the
Town of Markham's Race Relations Committee to celebrate diversity. The event will feature great stage
performances and posters and essays submitted by area children.
12. BY-LAWS
Council
consented to add Bylaws 2010-41 to 2010-48.
Council
consented to separate By-laws 2010-34 and 2010-35 to provide an opportunity for
Regional Councillor J. Virgilio to disclose an interest with respect thereto.
Moved by
Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Jones
That By-laws
2010-28 to 2010-38 and By-laws 2010-41 to 2010-48 be given three readings and
enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2010-28 A by-law to provide for early (advance) voting to be held prior
to voting day for the 2010 Municipal Election.
(Item No. 4, Report No. 12)
By-law
BY-LAW 2010-29 A by-law to provide for reduced hours of voting for
institutions and retirement homes for the 2010 Municipal Election.
(Item No. 4, Report No. 12)
By-law
BY-LAW 2010-30 A by-law to authorize the provision of election information in
languages other than English and French.
(Item No. 4, Report No. 12)
By-law
BY-LAW 2010-31 A by-law to amend By-law 2002-276, a by-law to impose fees or
charges for services or activities provided or done by the Town of Markham (To
update Waste Management Fees effective April 1, 2010)
(Item No. 2, Report No. 10)
By-law
BY-LAW 2010-32 A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended (Times Group
Corporation, Part Block 49, Plan 65M-3226, south side of South Park Road and
east of Times Avenue in the Leitchcroft Planning District - To remove (H) Hold
provision to permit the development of three 13 storey apartment buildings and
27 townhouse units in accordance with the applicable zone standards).
By-law
BY-LAW 2010-33 A by-law to amend By-law 1229, as amended (Embee Properties
Limited, 8675 McCowan Road - To provide for an expanded range of commercial
uses).
(Item No. 1, Report No. 74)
By-law
BY-LAW 2010-34 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (1027174
Ontario Ltd. & 1482058 Ontario Ltd., southeast corner of Major Mackenzie
Drive and Donald Cousens Parkway, Part of Lot 20, Concession 8 – To delete the subject
lands from By-law 304-87, as amended, so that they may be incorporated into
By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit the development of a gas bar and retail
plaza).
(Item No. 2, Report No. 57)
Regional Councillor J. Virgilio abstained
By-law
BY-LAW 2010-35 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (1027174
Ontario Ltd. & 1482058 Ontario Ltd., southeast corner of Major Mackenzie
Drive and Donald Cousens Parkway, Part of Lot 20, Concession 8 – To permit the
development of a gas bar and retail plaza).
(Item No. 2, Report No. 57)
Regional Councillor J. Virgilio abstained
By-law
BY-LAW 2010-36 A by-law to amend By-law 108-81, as amended (Golden-Hauer
Investments, 319 Denison Street, Lot 2, Plan M1318 - To add a retail warehouse
as a permitted use).
(Item No. 2, Report No. 80, 2009)
By-law
BY-LAW 2010-37 A by-law to amend By-law 304-87, as amended (Flato Management Inc., 251 and 271
Helen Avenue and the abutting lot to the east, Part of Lot 8, Plan 2196 - To
delete the subject lands from By-law 304-87, as amended, so that they may be
incorporated into By-law 177-96, as mended, to facilitate severance of the
lands to create a total of eleven lots for the development of new single
detached dwellings).
(Item No. 3, Report No. 2, 2010)
By-law
BY-LAW 2010-38 A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended (Flato Management Inc., 251 and 271
Helen Avenue and the abutting lot to the east, Part of Lot 8, Plan 2196 - To
facilitate severance of the lands to create a total of eleven lots for the
development of new single detached dwellings).
(Item No. 3, Report No. 2, 2010)
By-law
OMB approved
by-law
(For
information only to facilitate the assignment of a by-law number):
BY-LAW 2010-39 A by-law to amend By-law 122-72, as amended (Shiu Bing and Chak Suen Kwan, 19
Oakcrest Avenue - To facilitate a severance of the
property into two new lots to allow two new single family detached dwellings).
(Approved by OMB on September 1,
2009
- See Communication No. 15-2010)
By-law
Three
Readings
BY-LAW 2010-41 A by-law to amend By-law 304-87, as amended (Great Eldin
Investments Ltd., north of Edward Jeffreys Avenue, west of Highway 48, Part of
Lot 17, Concession 7, 19TM-95081, Phase 2, Wismer Commons Community - To delete
subject lands from By-law 304-87, as amended, so that they may be incorporated
into By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit the development of single detached
and semi-detached lots).
(Item No. 2, Report No. 14)
By-law
BY-LAW 2010-42 A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended (Great Eldin
Investments Ltd., north of Edward Jeffreys Avenue, west of Highway 48, Part of
Lot 17, Concession 7, 19TM-95081, Phase 2, Wismer Commons Community - To permit
the development of single detached and semi-detached lots).
(Item No. 2, Report No. 14)
By-law
BY-LAW 2010-43 A by-law to amend By-law 122-72, as amended (Oakcrest
Developments, 4 Oakcrest Avenue, Part of Lot 10, Concession 6 - To facilitate a
severance of the property into two new lots to allow two new single family
detached dwellings.
(Item No. 4, Report No. 14)
By-law
BY-LAW 2010-44 A by-law to amend By-law 304-87, as amended (Mattamy (Robinson
Creek) Limited, 5616 16th Avenue, north of 16th Avenue
and west of Roy Rainey Avenue, Part of Lot 16, Concession 7, 19TM-03008, Phase
3, Wismer Commons Community - To delete subject lands from By-law 304-87, as
amended, so that they may be incorporated into By-law 177-96, as amended, to
permit the development of single detached units).
(Item No. 6, Report No. 14)
By-law
BY-LAW 2010-45 A by-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended (Mattamy (Robinson
Creek) Limited, 5616 16th Avenue, north of 16th Avenue
and west of Roy Rainey Avenue, Part of Lot 16, Concession 7, 19TM-03008, Phase
3, Wismer Commons Community - To permit the development of single detached
units).
(Item No. 6, Report No. 14)
By-law
BY-LAW 2010-46 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of
the Town of Markham (Block 10, Plan 65M-4141 - Copper Creek Drive; Part of
Block 15, Plan 65M-4141, designated as Part 1, Plan 65R-32233 - Box Grove
Collector Road; Block 381, Plan 65M-3838 - Bernbridge Road)
By-law
BY-LAW 2010-47 A by-law to amend By-law 122-72, as amended (The Rockport
Group, Main Street Residence [Unionville] Inc., 34 Main Street South
Unionville, Part of Lot 9, Concession 5 - To delete the subject lands from
By-law 122-72, as amended, so that they may be incorporated into By-law
2004-196, as amended, to permit the development of three retirement apartment
buildings).
(Item No. 2, Report No. 26, 2009)
By-law
BY-LAW 2010-48 A by-law to amend By-law 2004-196, as amended (The Rockport
Group, Main Street Residence [Unionville] Inc., 34 Main Street South Unionville,
Part of Lot 9, Concession 5 - To permit the development of three retirement
apartment buildings).
(Item No. 2, Report No. 26, 2009)
By-law
CARRIED
13. IN-CAMERA ITEMS
Council
considered In-Camera Item (1) during the regular session of the meeting and did
not resolve into in-camera session.
Moved by
Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That In-camera
Item No. 1 be received and adopted.
REPORT
OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE- March 23, 2010
(1) LAND ACQUISITIONS FOR
STREET A BETWEEN
ENTERPRISE BOULEVARD AND
BILL CROTHERS SECONDARY SCHOOL (8.0, 5.10)
[Section 239 (2) (c)]
1) That
the confidential report entitled “Land Acquisitions for Street A between
Enterprise Boulevard and Bill Crothers Secondary School”, be received; and,
2) That
staff be authorized and directed to take the actions necessary to give effect
to this report.
CARRIED
14. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
Moved by
Councillor L. Kanapathi
Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
That By-law 2010-40
be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2010-40 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of March
24, 2010.
(Council Meeting No. 5, 2010)
By-law
CARRIED
15. ADJOURNMENT
Moved
by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded
by Councillor V. Burke
That the meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
______________________________ ___________________________
KIMBERLEY
KITTERINGHAM FRANK
SCARPITTI
TOWN
CLERK MAYOR
(Signed)