GENERAL
COMMITTEE
2005-05-16
Meeting No. 9
Finance & Administrative Issues Transportation
Issues
Chair: Councillor
S. Daurio Chair:
Councillor K. Usman
Vice Chair,
Budget: Councillor D. Horchik
Vice Chair,
IT: Regional Councillor B.
O’Donnell
Attendance
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C. Conrad,
Town Solicitor
J. Sales,
Commissioner of Community &
Fire Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
J. Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
D. McClean,
Fire Chief
P. Loukes,
Director, Operations & Asset
Management
B. Varner,
Real Property Manager
A. Brown,
Director of Engineering
A.
Mukherjee, Manager, Transportation/
Engineering
B. Nanninga,
Executive Assistant to Mayor
and Council
J. Kee,
Committee Clerk
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The General Committee convened at the hour of
9:30 a.m. with Councillor S. Daurio in the Chair.
At 10:40 a.m.
Councillor S. Daurio vacated the Chair and Regional Councillor J. Heath assumed
the Chair.
The General Committee recessed at the hour of
11:00 a.m. and reconvened at the hour of
11:45 a.m. with Councillor S. Daurio in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. CONCRETE
FENCE – EAST SIDE OF MCCOWAN
ROAD, SOUTH
OF HIGHWAY 7 (5.10)
Councillor
George McKelvey provided background information regarding the status of the concrete
fence which was built on Region of York right of way on the east side of McCowan Road, south of Highway 7. Mr. Fred
Soukoreff was in attendance on behalf of the residents in the area, and
expressed concerns that the fence is presently unsafe, due to its bad repair
and that some sections have collapsed.
He requested that the fence be replaced at no cost to the
homeowners.
Committee
discussed ownership of the fence; Region of York involvement; liability & safety
issues; the feasibility of a noise study; and the need for a standardized
fencing process.
Moved
by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded
by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the presentation by Councillor G. McKelvey and Mr. Fred Soukoreff,
resident, regarding the state of the concrete fence on the east side of McCowan
Road, south of Highway 7, be received;
And that staff be directed to take down the concrete fence immediately
to protect the residents in the short term; and where necessary, erect a
temporary fence that would satisfy the Pool Enclosure By-Law;
And that staff be requested to prepare a report for Council
consideration, as soon as possible, regarding fence replacement options in this
location for the long term.
CARRIED
2. 2005
TAX RATES & LEVY BY-LAW (7.3) Report 1
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That
a by-law to provide for the mailing of notices requesting payment of taxes for
the year 2005 and for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling
$408,041,784 required by the Town of Markham Regional Municipality of York,
Boards of Education, and the Business Improvement Areas as set out in the
following manner, be approved:
Town
of Markham: $
82,638,513
Region
of York $162,136,832
School
Boards $162,957,367
Old
Markham Village BIA $ 167,595
Unionville
BIA $ 141,477
$408,041,784
CARRIED
3. UPDATE
ON TOWN OF MARKHAM 2004-2005
CLEAN AIR COMMITMENTS
(5.7) Report
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That
the staff report entitled “Update on Town of Markham 2004-2005 Clean Air Commitments”, dated May 16, 2005, be received;
And
that Councillor Erin Shapero, Chair, Environmental Issues Committee, or
designate, be authorized to sign the 2005 Toronto and Region Intergovernmental
Declaration on Clean Air on behalf of the Town of Markham at the Toronto Smog
Summit VI on June 8, 2005;
And
that Town staff continue implementing the recommended Clean Air Initiatives, as
outlined in this report.
CARRIED
4. HOSTING
SMOG SUMMIT
IN MARKHAM (5.7) Report
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That
the staff report entitled “Hosting Smog Summit in Markham”, dated May 16, 2005, be received and that hosting of the Summit not be
planned at this time, but be reconsidered at a future date.
CARRIED
5. TENDER
AWARD #005-T-05 2005 WATERMAIN
REPLACEMENT PROJECT (5.4) Report
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That
the report entitled “Tender Award #005-T-05 2005 Watermain Replacement Project”
be received;
And
that the contract for tender #005-T-05 2005 Watermain Replacement Project be
awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Trisan Construction in the amount of
$1,486,893.60, exclusive of GST;
And
that funds are provided for in Waterworks 2005 Capital Budget Account # 53 6150
6662 005 for Waterworks Construction & Replacement in the amount of
$1,669,700;
And
that the remaining balance of $182,806.40 be established as a contingency for
this project, the use of which will be guided by the Expenditure Control
Policy.
CARRIED
6. ACQUISITION
OF TWO WATER LINE EASEMENTS -
JENNINGS GATE ESTATES
MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
6 WILMONT COURT, PART 1 ON
DRAFT REFERENCE PLAN
(TO BE DEPOSITED); HYDRO ONE,
NORTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE
ROAD, PART 2 ON DRAFT
REFERENCE PLAN (TO BE DEPOSITED)
(8.1 & 5.3) Report
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Jones
That
the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all related documents necessary to
give effect to this recommendation, in a form satisfactory to the Town
Solicitor, for the acquisition of two easements located at 1) 6 Wilmont Court,
described as Part 1 on a Draft Reference Plan prepared by Ken S. Bunton, OLS
(plan to be deposited) containing an area of 242.1 square metres for the
purchase price of $12,000, and 2) over lands of Hydro One, situated north of
Major Mackenzie Road and being along the east side of a hydro corridor,
described as Part 2 on a Draft Reference Plan prepared by Ken S. Bunton, OLS
(plan to be deposited) containing an area of 143.6 square metres, for the total
purchase price of $5,600 plus GST, in a form satisfactory to the Town
Solicitor.
CARRIED
7. GERMAN
MILLS TENNIS CLUB – PREMISES
SITE LEASE AND LICENCE FOR
SANITARY SEWER INSTALLATION
GERMAN
MILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL,
THORNHILL (8.2 & 5.5) Report
Moved by
Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That
the report dated May 16, 2005, entitled “German
Mills Tennis Club, Premises Site Lease and Licence for Sanitary Sewer
Installation” be received;
And
that Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Agreement
with the York Region District School Board to lease land situated under the
existing German Mills Tennis Club Facility located on a portion of the German
Mills Public School site, together with a license to install a sanitary sewer
line connection to the facility over lands of the German Mills Public School
site, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
CARRIED
8. LEASE
RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT
INNOVATION SYNERGY CENTRE IN MARKHAM
1380 RODICK
ROAD, MARKHAM (8.2 &
10.16) Report
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That
Council enact a by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Amendment
to a Sublease Agreement between Lucent Technologies Canada Corp. and the Town
of Markham in a form that is satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, for up to
6,187 square feet of office space located at 1380 Rodick Road (Lucent
Technologies Building), Markham, for the period May 1, 2005 to April 30, 2007,
at a net rental rate of $10.25 per square foot plus approximately $13.23 per
square foot for taxes and operating costs in Year 1 and $10.50 per square foot
plus approximately $13.50 per square foot for taxes and operating costs in Year
2, yielding an estimated total of $293,759 and including one option to renew
for a period of two (2) years, with funding for Year 1 to be taken from Capital
Project Account No. 042-6900-6774-005 and funding for Year 2 to be pre-approved for the 2006 Capital Budget.
CARRIED
9. NOISE
BY-LAW POLICY AND AMENDMENT (2.10) Report
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That
By-law 2003-137, A By-law to regulate noise and to repeal By-law 2003-137, be
amended by striking out Section 7 to 14, and inserting a new Section 7 to
provide for a revised policy for exemptions to the By-Law;
And
By-Law 2002-276 (A By-Law to Establish Licence Fees for the Town of Markham) be
amended to include a $250.00 fee for a noise by-law exemption, with exemptions
for charities, school boards and neighbourhood groups.
CARRIED
10. MARKHAM
LITTLE THEATRE – BACKSTAGE FACILITY
AND SITE USE AGREEMENT –
MARKHAM MUSEUM & HISTORIC
VILLAGE, 9350 MAIN STREET
MARKHAM NORTH (6.7 & 6.5) Report
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Councillor J. Virgilio
That
the report dated May 16, 2005, entitled “Markham
Little Theatre, Backstage Facility and site use Agreement” be received;
And
that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Backstage Facility and Site
use Agreement with Markham Little Theatre for the former “Implement Building”
situated on the Markham Museum and Historic Village lands located at 9350 Main
Street Markham North, in a form that is satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;
And
that staff will report back to Council on the final loan amount to the Markham
Little Theatre as well as the source of funding of the loan and the loan
agreement.
CARRIED
11. LIGHT
POLLUTION – UPDATE REPORT (5.7 & 2.0)
Report 1 2 3 4
Councillor
S. Daurio vacated the Chair and Regional Councillor J. Heath assumed the Chair
for this matter at 10: 40 a.m.
**Moved by
Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That the
report entitled “Light Pollution – Update Report” be received;
And that the
draft Site Plan Agreement Clause and the draft Exterior Illumination
Requirements (Attachments 1 and 2) be endorsed in principle and presented at a
developers roundtable meeting on May 18, 2005;
And that staff
of the Development Services Commission be directed to manage site illumination
through the site plan approval and agreement process and report back to General
Committee with final conditions, clauses and processes, following the
developers roundtable meeting;
And that the
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Standards be adopted
for town-wide lighting design;
And that Community Services staff in consultation with Strategic
Services develop a public education and communication program
regarding light pollution for consideration in the 2006 Business Plan and
Budget and include a program of voluntary compliance in
2006 and that this be monitored for consideration of a light pollution control
by-law in the future;
And further
that Phase 1 of a 5 phase Light Replacement Strategy at Town facilities and
parks, in the amount of $100,000, be considered for approval in the 2007 Business Plans and Capital Budget;
And
that funds be considered for approval in the 2006 Business Plan and Capital
Budget, to research the use and benefits of new lighting technologies, such as LED
street lights, and that a report be brought forward in 2006 with practical
recommendations for a revised strategy to bring lighting at Town facilities and
parks, and street lights into compliance with IESNA lighting standards;
And
that application be made for funding of LED lighting under applicable energy
conservation programs, and for solar collectors under emergency measures
programs;
And
that PowerStream be requested to complete research on a flat lens replacement
for the old Cobra head lens, and if successful, that such flat lens be used as
a replacement when existing lens requires maintenance or replacement.
CARRIED
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**Amended
by Council at its meeting held on May 24, 2005 to
add the following Clauses:
And
that thanks be extended to Peter Loukes, Director, Operations and Asset
Management, and Stan Lau, Senior Project Manager, for their efforts on this
project;
And
that thanks be extended to Jim Laframboise of York University,
for his consistent effort and assistance to Town staff in this regard
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12. PURCHASE
OF SPONSORSHIPS – TASTE OF ASIA
FUNDRAISING DINNER – MAY 25, 2005 (12.2.6) Report
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That Council
purchase one table of 10 for the Taste of Asia Festival Fundraising Dinner on Wednesday, May 25, 2005. The dinner will be held at Crystal Fountain
Banquet Hall in Markham. The amount is $500.00 to be charged to
account 840 8415840.
CARRIED
13. PURCHASE
OF SPONSORSHIPS –2005 ROTARY CHARITY
GOLF TOURNAMENT – JUNE 6, 2005 (12.2.6) Report
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Council
approve a Hole Sponsor of $500 for the Markham-Unionville Rotary Charity Golf
Tournament on June
6, 2005. The amount is
$500.00 to be charged to account 110 110 5830.
CARRIED
14. HIGHWAY
48/MAIN STREET MARKHAM
TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION
(5.10) Report
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the staff report entitled “Highway 48/Main Street Markham Transfer of
Jurisdiction” dated May 16, 2005 be received;
And
that the Town of Markham reaffirm its acceptance for the transfer of Highway 48
from 16th Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive and that the Town of
Markham reaffirm its request to cancel the September 21, 1964 Connecting Link
Agreement for Main Street from Princess Street to 16th Avenue;
And
that Council acknowledge the potential future non growth tax cost of
approximately $2.0 million for improvements to Highway 48/Main Street Markham
from Highway 407 to Major Mackenzie Drive, and continue to request that the
Ministry commit to compensate the Town for a portion of the cost of the required
road improvements identified prior to the road transfer and cancellation of the
Connecting Link Agreement;
And
that the Mayor write to the Minister of Transportation requesting a commitment
for funding for the non growth share of the future road improvement;
And
that Mr. R. Hanmer, Regional Director Central Region, Ministry of
Transportation, and Mr. K. Schipper, Commissioner of Works, Region of York, be
advised accordingly.
CARRIED
15. REGIONAL
MAINTENANCE AND RECONSTRUCTION WORK
NOISE BY-LAW EXEMPTION AND
ROAD CLOSURE (5.6) Report
Committee
suggested that to further expedite the road surfacing project on Highway 7
between Kennedy Road and Markham Road, that the Director of Engineering, prior
to Council on May 24, 2005, obtain details from the Region of York on the
feasibility of closing one or two lanes and working during the day.
In
addition, Committee suggested that with respect to the 16th Avenue Phase II Sewer construction between Stone Mason Drive and Woodbine Avenue, McNally International be given the option of
exemption to the Town’s Noise Control By-law for 24/7, including
week-ends. The Director of Engineering
would contact McNally and report back to Council on May 24th.
**WITHDRAWN**
Moved
by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded
by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That
the Region of York be granted exemptions to the Town’s Noise Control By-law # 2003-137
as follows;
- Hwy 7
between Kennedy Road and Markham Road
- to facilitate resurfacing operations and
reduce the duration of traffic impact;
- August 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005;
- Exemption
from 1900 hours to 0700 hours Monday night to Friday morning;
- subject to:
- restricting
construction activities during the morning rush hour (0700 hours to 0900
hours);
- The Region
implementing a traffic management plan;
- The Region
implementing a communication plan to advise motorists, businesses and
residents;
- the work
to be carried out during the above hours shall be restricted to asphalt
grinding, asphalt stabilization and paving;
- noise
levels emitting from the sight must meet Ministry of Environment
Guidelines and Town By-Law 2003-137 (maximum 85 decibels);
- floodlighting
must be adequately shielded to minimize light pollution;
- the Town
has the right to rescind the exemption if the Region or its contractor
fail to comply with the above conditions;
- Warden
Avenue between Highway 407 and Apple Creek Boulevard
-
to expedite the road reconstruction and reduce the duration of traffic
impact
- June 1, 2005 to November 30, 2005;
- Exemption
from 1900 hours to 0700 hours Monday night to Friday morning.
- Subject to:
- Region
implementing a traffic management plan;
- Region
implementing a communication plan to advise motorists, businesses and
residents;
- the work
to be carried out during the above hours shall be restricted to asphalt
grinding, paving and sewer construction;
- noise
levels emitting from the sight must meet Ministry of Environment
Guidelines and Town By-Law 2003-137 (maximum 85 decibels);
- floodlighting
must be adequately shielded to minimize light pollution;
- the Town
has the right to rescind the exemption if the Region or its contractor
fail to comply with the above conditions;
- 16th Avenue west of Shorthill Avenue
-
to expedite road reconstruction operations and reduce duration of the
road closure and impact on traffic;
- June 1, to June 30, 2005 for two weeks. Exact dates to be
finalized by the Region;
- Exemption
from 1900 hours to 2200 hours Monday night to Thursday night;
- Subject to:
- Region
implementing a traffic management plan;
- Region
implementing a communication plan to advise emergency services
departments, motorists, businesses and abutting residents;
- noise
levels emitting from the sight must meet Ministry of Environment
Guidelines and Town By-Law 2003-137 (maximum 85 decibels);
- floodlighting
must be adequately shielded to minimize light pollution;
- the Town
has the right to rescind the exemption if the Region or its contractor
fail to comply with the above conditions;
- 16th Avenue Phase II Sewer between Stone Mason Drive and Woodbine Avenue
- to amend the
exemption approved by Markham Council on of January 28, 2003;
(a) Shaft Locations:
Location 1 - North side 16th
Ave. opposite Longwater Chase (east);
Location 2 - South side 16th
Ave. between Warden
Avenue & Lockbridge Ave;
Location 3 - North side 16th
Ave. between Woodbine Ave. & Rodick Road;
Exemption:
1900 Hours to 2300 Hours Monday to Friday from May
16, 2005 to August 31 2007 for
shaft excavation and construction;
(b) Shaft Locations:
Location 4 - North side 16th
Ave. opposite Stone
Mason Drive;
Location 5 - North East corner
of Kennedy road and 16th Ave;
Exemption:
1900 Hours to 0200 Hours Monday to Friday from May
16, 2005 to August 31 2007 for
shaft excavation and tunnelling;
0200 Hours to 0700 Hours
Monday to Friday from October 5, 2004
to August 31 2007 for maintenance;
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The above exemptions be subject to conditions listed in January 28, 2003
Markham Council resolution;
And that with respect to the road surfacing project on Highway 7
between Kennedy Road and Markham Road, that the Director of Engineering, prior to Council on May 24, 2005, obtain
details on the feasibility of the Region of York closing one or two lanes and
working during the day;
And further, with
respect to the 16th Avenue Phase II Sewer construction between Stone
Mason Drive and Woodbine Avenue, that the Director of Engineering
give McNally International the options of exemption to the Town’s Noise Control By-law for 24/7,
including week-ends, and report back to Council on May 24, 2005;
And that Mr. K. Schipper,
Commissioner of Works, Region of York, be advised accordingly.
CARRIED
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**Council consented to withdraw this item on
May 24, 2005, as it was considered and amended at Committee of the Whole this
date.
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16. BIRCHVIEW
LANE/KENNEDY ROAD
POSSIBLE SIGNALIZATION
(5.12.1) Report
Committee
discussed the use of traffic signal warrants to determine priorities;
comparisons to other intersections in Markham; and safety concerns related to
the Birchview Lane/Kennedy Road intersection.
Moved
by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the
staff report dated May
16, 2005 entitled “Birchview Lane/Kennedy
Road Possible Signalization” be received;
And that Council reaffirm
its previous request to the Region of York to signalize Birchview Lane and Kennedy Road;
And that the Region of York be informed that the Town
of Markham agrees to fund traffic signals at Birchview Lane and Kennedy Road, on a 50%:50% basis in
2006;
And that the Region of York be requested to synchronize 16th
Avenue signals to facilitate
access to Aitken Circle;
And
that the Region of York be requested to prepare a 10 year implementation plan
for signalization of Regional intersections in Markham;
And that a copy of this
report be sent to Brian Harrison, Director of Roads Transportation at the
Region of York.
CARRIED
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Other matters considered by General Committee on
May 16, 2005
17. PROPOSED
ROUTE OF MARKHAM
BY-PASS
THROUGH PARKVIEW GOLF CLUB (5.10)
Mr.
Jim Bamford, President and owner of the Parkview Golf Club, 6400 Steeles Avenue East, was in attendance in objection to the proposed route of the
Markham By-Pass through the golf course.
Mr.
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, reported that the Markham By-Pass is a
Region of York project and concerns should primarily be directed to the
Region’s Transportation Committee, as they will be making the decision of which
option to file for public review.
Moved
by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded
by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the deputation of Mr. Jim Bamford, President and owner of the
Parkview Golf Club, in objection to the proposed route of the Markham By-Pass through
the Parkview Golf Club, be received.
CARRIED
18. MINUTES
– COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
MAY 2, 2005 (16.23 & 12.2) Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That
the minutes of the Communications Committee meeting held on May 2, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
19. STAFF
AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR THE
PERIOD FROM APRIL 1 TO 30, 2005 (7.12) Report
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That
the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for the period from April 1 to 30, 2005 be received.
CARRIED
20. ASSOCIATION
OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO
2005 ANNUAL CONFERENCE – AUGUST 14-17, 2005 (13.12.2 &
11.12)
Moved by Councillor C. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the documents outlining the program,
information sheet, registration form and companion’s program for the 2005
Annual Conference of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, being held
August 14-17, 2005 at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto be received
and referred to Members of Council.
CARRIED
21. CITY
OF VAUGHAN
RESOLUTION REGARDING
ISSUES RELATING TO LITTER AT CANADA
POST
COMMUNITY SUPER MAILBOXES
(13.5.2)
Moved by Councillor C. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the letter
dated April 29, 2005 and resolution
from the City of Vaughan regarding its concern about litter at Canada Post super mailboxes
be received.
CARRIED
22. RESPONSE
FROM REGION OF YORK
-REGARDING
2005 TAX POLICY OPTIONS – TAX
IMPACTS (13.4 & 7.3)
Moved by Councillor C. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the letter
dated April 27, 2005 from the Region of York in response to the Town of
Markham’s resolution of March 29, 2005 relating to tax capping options for
properties in the commercial, industrial and multi-residential classes for 2005
and future tax years be received.
CARRIED
23. YORK
REGION FOOD NETWORK (13.4)
Moved by Councillor C. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the letter
dated April 1, 2005 from the Chair of
the York Region Food Network providing the York Region Food Bank Utilization
Summary for 2004, and noting that food insecurity is a growing issue in York
Region that needs to be addressed be received.
CARRIED
24. ASSOCIATION
OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO
NEWS RELEASE - 2005 PROVINCIAL
BUDGET (13.12.2)
Moved by Councillor C. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the News Release dated May 11, 2005 from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario advising that the
2005 Provincial Budget offers little for municipalities be received.
CARRIED
25. DEATH
OF LEN MASON (FATHER OF PETER MASON) (12.2.6)
Regional
Councillor Bill O’Donnell advised of the recent death of Mr. Len Mason, father
of Peter Mason. Funeral Services will be
held at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home on May 17, 2005.
26. REGION
OF YORK
TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS IN MARKHAM
STATUS UPDATE (5.0) Report 1
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the
report entitled “Region of York, Transportation Projects in Markham – Status
Update” be received;
And that staff
continue to update General Committee on Markham issues on
Regional projects as required.
CARRIED
27. BOX
GROVE COMMUNITY
STATUS OF THE NINTH LINE
BY-PASS AND
MARKHAM
BY-PASS (5.10) Report
Moved
by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded
by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
the report entitled “Box Grove Community, Status of the Ninth Line By-pass and
Markham By-pass”, dated May 16, 2005 be received.
CARRIED
28. YORK
REGION
TEMPORARY SPEED ZONES (13.4.3)
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the letter from York Region, dated April 21, 2005, advising of temporary speed
zones to be implemented during construction activities, be received.
CARRIED
29. YORK
REGION
MARKHAM
BY-PASS
TOWN OF MARKHAM
(13.4)
Councillor
J. Webster queried the accuracy of the information stated in the Region of
York’s Transportation and Works Committee report of March 16, 2005, relating to the “60 kilometre per hour speed
zone, from the south limit of Highway 7 to Highway 407”. The Director of Engineering would check this
information and report back to Councillor Webster.
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the letter from York Region, dated April 21, 2005, advising of road
consolidation and traffic regulations for Markham By-pass, be received.
CARRIED
30. YORK REGION
PROVINCIAL HIGHWAY TRANSFERS
HIGHWAY 48 AND HIGHWAY 7
TOWN OF MARKHAM (13.4)
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the letter from York Region, dated April 21, 2005, supporting the transfer of
jurisdiction of Highway 48 to the Town of Markham, be received.
CARRIED
31. YORK
REGION
PEDESTRIAN COUNTDOWN SIGNAL
DISPLAY
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
(13.4.6)
**The
Director of Engineering was requested to investigate and report back on the
feasibility of implementing pedestrian countdown displays at various
intersections on Main Street Markham, and also for Glynnwood Retirement Home at Bayview Avenue & John
Street.
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the letter from York Region, dated April 21, 2005, and accompanying staff memorandum, regarding
the implementation program for pedestrian countdown signal displays be received
and referred to staff.
CARRIED
** See
Minutes of Council Meeting held May 24, 2005.
32. YORK
REGION
WIDENING OF WARDEN
AVENUE
TOWN OF MARKHAM
– PROJECTS 98990 AND 96780 (13.4.3)
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the letter from York Region, dated April 21, 2005, advising of the award of the
Phase 1 tender for the widening of Warden Avenue from Highway 407 to Apple
Creek Boulevard be received.
CARRIED
33. YORK
REGION
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
MARKHAM
BY-PASS EXTENSION SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 407
TO MORNINGSIDE
AVENUE (13.4.3)
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the letter from York Region, dated April 21, 2005, regarding the finalization
process for the preferred alignment of the Markham By-pass Extension be
received.
CARRIED
34. TRAFFIC
CALMING PROJECTS
IN UNIONVILLE (5.12)
Staff was requested to provide detailed
financial information related to the traffic calming projects in Unionville to
Councillor Horchik and Councillor Virgilio.
35. REQUEST
FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS
IN WARD 6 (5.12.1)
Councillor D. Horchik requested that traffic
control signals be installed at the following intersections in Ward 6: Elgin
Mills Road East and Kennedy
Road; Oakford
Drive/Personna Boulevard and Woodbine
Avenue; and at Jennings Gate and Major
Mackenzie Drive East. He also directed that the Region of York be
requested to fund 50% of the cost in 2006; and also that the Region of York and
the Town of Markham co-fund traffic control signals at the intersection of
Cachet Parkway North and Warden Avenue when Warden Avenue is widened.
Following some discussion, Committee put
forth a motion to defer this matter.
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the matter of installing traffic control
signals on a cost sharing basis with the Region of York at the following
locations be deferred and referred to staff for a report to be presented to the
June 20, 2005 meeting of General Committee:
Elgin Mills Road
East and Kennedy Road;
Oakford Drive/Personna Boulevard and Woodbine Avenue
Jennings Gate and Major Mackenzie
Drive East, and
Cachet Parkway
North and Warden Avenue
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The General Committee adjourned at the hour
of 12:40 p.m.