2005-10-11
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting No. 17
(Canada
Room)
COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE
ROLL
CALL
Regional
Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones (5:15 p.m.), Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor
E. Shapero (5:05 p.m.), Councillor J. Virgilio (5:20 p.m.), Councillor G.
McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu.
(10)
Regrets
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Councillor K. Usman. (3)
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
That Council resolve itself into the
Committee of the Whole to discuss the following:
(1) Wireless
Network Strategy (7.13)
(2) Draft
Revised Rouge North Management Area/Greenbelt Official Plan Amendment &
Repeal of Official Plan Amendment No. 116 (10.3)
(3) Report
on Pesticide Issue (5.7)
(4) Amendments
to Fee By-Law No. 2002-276 - Document Fees for Tenders, RFPs & Quotations
(5.7)
(5) 2005
Advisory Committee/Board Appointments (16.24)
(6) Licensing Hearing - "Four Season
Spa", 176 Bullock Drive, Unit 3, Markham (2.0)
CARRIED
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on October 11, 2005 at 7:02 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, Civic Centre. Mayor D. Cousens
presided.
(Council
Chambers)
COUNCIL
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional
Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey,
Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman (7:05 p.m.),
Councillor A. Chiu. (13)
STAFF
J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services
C. Conrad,
Town Solicitor
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
J. Sales,
Commissioner of Community & Fire Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
P. Miller,
Manager, Secretariat Services
B. Nanninga,
Executive Assistant
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor K.
Usman disclosed an interest with respect to Clause (2), Report No. 33 and
By-law 2005-292, the proposal by Townhomes of Thornhill Village Inc. on John Street, by
nature of his wife being a tenant at Thornhill Shopping Centre, which is owned
by the same owner, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of
or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
2. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Council
consented to separate items (2) and (3).
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
That Council rise from the Committee of the
Whole and the Chairman report.
CARRIED
Regional
Councillor J. Heath reported the following motions passed at the Committee of
the Whole meeting:
(1) WIRELESS NETWORK STRATEGY (7.13)
Report
That additional free public access hot spots
be created when the bandwidth to Centennial, Markham Village, Milliken
Mills and Thornhill Community Centres/Libraries is increased as part of voice
and data communication integration project in 2006;
And that Staff create and communicate signage
that indicates the availability of free wireless network services provided by
the Town as part of voice and data communication integration project in 2006.
(2) DRAFT REVISED ROUGE NORTH MANAGEMENT
AREA/
GREENBELT OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT AND REPEAL
OF OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
116 (10.3)
Report
That the
communications dated November 18, 2004 and September 28, 2005 from Friends of
the Rouge Watershed expressing concerns, be received;
And that the
letter dated October 11, 2005 from Kagan Shastri, Barristers & Solicitors,
restating the concerns expressed in their letter dated September 6, 2005
regarding the re-enactment of OPA 116, be received;
And that
consideration of the draft revised Rouge North Management Area/Greenbelt
Official Plan Amendment and repeal of Official Plan Amendment No. 116 be
deferred to the Committee of the Whole meeting on October 25, 2005.
CARRIED
(3) REPORT ON PESTICIDE ISSUE (5.7)
Report
That Markham
staff report, "Report to Committee of the Whole on Pesticide Issue",
dated October 11, 2005, be received;
And that
consideration of the matter of a Public Meeting on pesticides be deferred
pending a staff report following receipt of the Town's Consultant report on the
impact of reduced pesticide use on Town-owned parks.
CARRIED
(See following recorded vote) (7:6)
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor
G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, , Councillor A.
Chiu. (7)
NAYS: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones,
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor K. Usman. (6)
(4) AMENDMENTS TO FEE BY-LAW NO. 2002-276
DOCUMENT FEES FOR TENDERS,
RFPS AND QUOTATIONS (5.7)
Report 1 By-law
That the
report entitled "Amendment to Fee By 2002-276, Document Fees for Tenders,
RFPs and Quotations" be received;
And that Fee
By-law 2002-276 be amended to include a non-refundable charge ranging from $25
to $250 per bid document for Tenders, RFPs and Quotations, depending on the
size of the document.
(By-law
2005-291)
(5) 2005
ADVISORY COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS (16.24)
Markham
Conservation Committee
That the
resignations of Jean-Pierre Bombardier and Mary Hopperton from the Markham
Conservation Committee be received with regret and letters of appreciation be
forwarded.
Markham Village Train Station Community
Centre Board
That the following appointments to the
Markham Village Train Station Community Centre Board be confirmed for a term
effective May 1, 2005 to expire April 30, 2006:
Linaire Armstrong
Tim Armstrong
Dorothy Gilbert
Dianne More
Wayne Moss
Nirmala Persaud-Armstrong
Elizabeth Plashkes
Theo Rothe
Ken Rudy
Kirk Sutherland
Donna Wigmore
Bob Youngberg
(6) LICENSING HEARING
"FOUR SEASON SPA"
176 BULLOCK DRIVE, UNIT 3,
MARKHAM (2.0)
That the following recommendation of the
Markham Licensing Committee be adopted and confirmed:
That the 2005 licence renewal application on behalf of
a partnership to own and operate a Complementary Healthcare Establishment known
as “Four Season Spa”, at 176
Bullock Drive, Unit 3, Markham, Ontario be denied pursuant to By-law 2002-292, A By-law Respecting
the Licensing and Inspecting of
Body-rub Parlours and Attendants and Complementary Health Care Service Providers and Attendants;
And that pursuant to section 25(1) of the Statutory
Powers Procedure Act, this decision not
be stayed by any appeal of this decision that may be
instituted in the courts.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole
be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
3. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the
Minutes of the Council Meeting held on September 27, 2005, be adopted.
CARRIED
4. PRESENTATIONS
(1) MARKHAM
RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB U12 (12.2.6)
Council acknowledged
the following Members of the Markham Rugby Football Club U12 for winning the
Ontario Union Rugby Championships - Provincial Final 2005:
Players Coaches
Kurt
Batty Peter
Goodhand
Martin
Boustany Ian
McLeod
Timothy
Chapman Glen
Gibson
Maxx
Gibbons Blair
Rendulich
Hayden
Gibson
Brett
Hembruff
Brandon
Kilic
Cody
McKenzie
James
McLeod
Shiran
Navaratnam
Mick
Ruttenberg
Khalil
Sabayle
Kevin
Stevens
Mariano
Paz
(2) UNITED
WAY CAMPAIGN - COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
(12.2.6)
Council
recognized and congratulated the Community Services Commission for donating
$5,250.00 towards the Town of Markham United Way Campaign, representing
proceeds from the Annual Commission Golf Tournament.
The
Commissioner of Community & Fire Services presented a cheque to Anne
Pozywiak, Director, Strategic Initiatives and Chair of the Town of Markham
United Way Campaign.
5(a) REPORT NO. 32 - GENERAL COMMITTEE
Council
consented to separate Clauses (1) and (2).
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That Report
No. 32 - General Committee be received and adopted.
October 3, 2005
(1) 2006 ELECTION CONTRIBUTION
REBATE PROGRAM (14.0)
Report
Council
consented to a division of the question.
That
Council approve a Contribution Rebate Program;
And
that staff be directed to present a by-law at a subsequent meeting to establish
the 2006 Election Contribution Rebate Program;
And
that an Election Rebate Accrual be established, the annual amount to be
determined based upon the Rebate Program approved by Council, with funding to
be considered in the 2006 Operating Budget process;
And
that $150,000 be accrued for in 2005, funding to be provided for from the
Operating Contingency account, in order to minimize the 2006 financial impact
of the Election Rebate program;
And
that all candidates who participate in Markham’s rebate program will be
required to provide an auditor’s report and financial statement to verify
contribution received and the expenses;
And
further that the following formula be approved for the 2006 term:
- total contributions to all candidates of:
o
less than $50: no rebate,
o
$50 to $300: 75% rebate on the full amount,
o
more than $300: 75% rebate on the first $300, plus 50% on
the rest, up to a maximum rebate of $350.
- rebates to be calculated on the total of an individual’s net
contributions to all candidates;
And that staff
report back on:
• candidates opting to not
participate in the election rebate program
• candidates opting to not
file an auditor's report for donations under $10,000 pursuant to The Municipal
Elections Act
• processes for contributors
to be so advised; and
• a means for obtaining
contributor consent to no rebate, in writing.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following recorded votes)
(See following motions to amend)
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That Council
approve a Contribution Rebate Program;
CARRIED
(See following recorded vote) (8:5)
YEAS: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones,
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey,
Councillor J. Webster, Councillor K. Usman. (8)
NAYS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor
D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (5)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
And that staff be directed to present a by-law at a subsequent
meeting to establish the 2006 Election Contribution Rebate Program;
CARRIED
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
And that an Election Rebate Accrual be established, the annual
amount to be determined based upon the Rebate Program approved by Council, with
funding to be considered in the 2006 Operating Budget process;
CARRIED
(See following recorded vote) (10:3)
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional
Councillor J. Jones, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J.
Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor K. Usman.
(10)
NAYS: Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (3)
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
And that
$150,000 be accrued for in 2005, funding to be provided for from the Operating
Contingency account, in order to minimize the 2006 financial impact of the
Election Rebate program;
CARRIED
(See
following recorded vote) (11:2)
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional
Councillor J. Jones, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J.
Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor K. Usman,
Councillor A. Chiu. (11)
NAYS: Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor D. Horchik. (2)
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
K. Usman
And that all
candidates who participate in Markham's rebate
program will be required to provide an auditor's report and financial statement
to verify contribution received and the expenses;
CARRIED
(See
following recorded vote) (13:0)
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional
Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey,
Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor
A. Chiu. (13)
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That Clause (1), Report No. 32 be amended to
add the following paragraph:
"And that, if a candidate chooses not to participate in the rebate
program and not to file an auditor's report for donations under $10,000
pursuant to The Municipal Elections Act, the contributors be so advised and
agree, in writing to that effect;"
Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the motion moved by Councillor Virgilio and seconded by Regional
Councillor Heath be amended as follows:
"And that staff report back on:
• candidates
opting to not participate in the election rebate program
• candidates opting to not file an auditor's
report for donations under $10,000 pursuant to The Municipal Elections Act
• processes for contributors to be so
advised; and
• a means for obtaining contributor consent
to no rebate, in writing."
CARRIED AS AMENDED
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
And further that the following formula be approved for the 2006
term:
- total contributions to all candidates
of:
• less
than $50: no rebate,
• $50
to $300: 75% rebate on the full
amount,
• more
than $300: 75% rebate on the first
$300, plus 50% on the rest, up to a maximum rebate of $350.
- rebates to be calculated on the total
of an individual’s net contributions to all candidates;
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following recorded vote) (8:5)
(See following motions which were
Lost)
YEAS: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones,
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Webster,
Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (8)
NAYS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor
G. McKelvey, Councillor D. Horchik. (5)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
That Clause (1), Report No. 32 be amended to include the following
paragraph:
"That
the Contribution Rebate Program require a minimum contribution of $100.00 with
a maximum rebate of $75.00."
LOST
(See
following recorded vote) (5:8)
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor
G. McKelvey, Councillor D. Horchik. (5)
NAYS: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones,
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Webster,
Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (8)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That Clause (1), Report No. 32 be amended to include the following
paragraph:
"That
the Contribution Rebate Program be limited to qualified electors of the Town of
Markham."
LOST
(See
following recorded vote) (6:7)
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor
G. McKelvey, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (6)
NAYS: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones,
Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Webster,
Councillor K. Usman. (7)
(2) 2006 COUNCIL/COMMITTEE
MEETING CALENDAR (16.0)
Report 1 2
That
the 2006 calendar of Council and standing Committee meetings, attached to the
staff report as Appendix A, be approved and implemented, confirming the
following dates:
- the first General Committee meeting in June
be held on Monday, June 12, 2006;
- the August General Committee meeting be held
on Monday, August 28, 2006;
And that no
statutory public meetings be held on the high religious days;
And that staff
develop a Town-wide policy regarding public meetings on religious days by the
end of 2006.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That Clause (2), Report No. 32 be amended to
add the following paragraphs:
"And that no statutory public meetings be held on the high
religious days;
And that
staff develop a Town-wide policy regarding public meetings on religious days by
the end of 2006."
CARRIED
(3) VOLUNTEER ICE RINK
PROJECT UPDATE (6.1)
Report
That the staff report
entitled Volunteer Ice Rink Project Update, dated
October 3rd, 2005, be received;
And that Council approve the
Town of Markham Volunteer Outdoor Ice Rink Policy (Appendix ‘A’);
And that a permanent Volunteer
Ice Rink Program be approved, based on the Council approved 2004-2005 Ice Rink
pilot project, subject to the conditions outlined in the Town of Markham
Volunteer Outdoor Ice Rink Policy (attached as Appendix ‘A’ to staff report)
and each volunteer entering into an agreement with the Town;
And that ice rinks only be considered in the parks with
existing winterized services or where funding permits the installation of a
winterized service;
And that any volunteer group wishing to establish a
volunteer ice rink is directed to one of the locations with existing or
approved winterized services (attached as Appendix ‘B’ to staff report);
And that capital funding in the amount of $25,000 be
considered in the 2006 capital budget process for the installation of
winterized water services on a first request first receive basis.
(4) OTHER
COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
- OCTOBER 3, 2005 (16.0)
CARRIED
5(b) REPORT NO. 33 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Council consented to separate Clause (2).
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That Report No. 33 - Development Services
Committee be received and adopted.
October 4, 2005
(1) 3113396
CANADA INC., 7501 WOODBINE AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT WAREHOUSING
OF GOODS AND MATERIALS (ZA 05
017465) (10.5)
And
that the record of the Public Meeting held on October 4,
2005 with respect to
“3113396 Canada Inc. Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit
warehousing of goods and materials at 7501 Woodbine Avenue”, be received;
And that the application to amend Zoning
By-law 108-81, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
(2) TOWNHOMES
OF THORNHILL VILLAGE INC. (PHASE II)
318, 320, 322, 324 JOHN
STREET, EAST SIDE OF THORNHILL
SQUARE, ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT TO PERMIT
136 TOWNHOUSE DWELLINGS (ZA 05
016468) (10.5)
That the written submission by Marian and
Leslie Tator, in support of File ZA 05 016468, submitted by Townhouses of
Thornhill Village Inc. (Phase II) to permit 136 townhouse dwellings at 318,
320, 322, and 324 John Street, be received;
And that the Development Services Commission
information report dated August 30, 2005, entitled “Townhouses of Thornhill
Village Inc. (Phase II), Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 110
(corrected to 136) townhouse dwellings on the east side of the Thornhill Square
Property at 318, 320, 322, 324 John Street (File ZA 05 016468)” be received;
And
that the record of the Public Meeting held on October 4, 2005 with respect to
the application by Townhomes of Thornhill Village Inc. for Zoning By-law
Amendment, be received;
And
that Council grant an additional servicing allocation of 78 units to the
Townhomes of Thornhill Village Inc.;
And
that the draft amendment to By-law 1767, be referred to Council for approval.
(By-law
2005-292)
CARRIED
(Councillor K. Usman abstained)
(See following recorded vote)
(10:1)
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor J. Virgilio,
Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik,
Councillor A. Chiu. (10)
NAYS: Councillor E. Shapero. (1)
ABSENT: Regional Councillor J. Jones. (1)
ABSTAINED: Councillor K. Usman. (1)
(3) OTHER
COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – OCTOBER 4, 2005 (16.0)
CARRIED
6. MOTIONS
Council consented to add Motions (1) and (2).
(1) 2006 ELECTION CONTRIBUTION
REBATE PROGRAM (14.0)
Moved by
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the Province of Ontario be
requested to allow financial contributions made to an municipal election
campaign to be eligible for a tax credit and the credit not impact the
municipal tax base.
CARRIED
(See following recorded vote) (11:1)
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell,
Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor
G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman,
Councillor A. Chiu. (11)
NAYS: Regional
Councillor J. Heath. (1)
ABSENT: Regional Councillor J. Jones. (1)
(2) PAKISTAN
EARTHQUAKE TRAGEDY FUNDING (12.2.6)
Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That, on behalf of Council and the Town of Markham community, heartfelt sympathy be
extended to the Pakistan community following the recent
tragic earthquake in south Asia;
And that the Town of Markham participate as a major sponsor at a level
of contribution of $7,500 to demonstrate the support of the Town of Markham for
the Pakistan community;
And that monies be collected at the Markham Civic Centre to be
contributed to the Pakistan relief fund in addition to much
needed insulated tents and blankets.
CARRIED
(2/3rd vote to consider was
required and obtained)
7. COMMUNICATIONS
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
157-2005 Town
of Aurora - Forwarding a resolution regarding Ontario Power Authority - York
Region Electrical Supply Project and the recommendation of an integrated
solution. (13.5.1)
158-2005 Bahram
Fouladi, on behalf of a group of Iranian-Canadians - Expressing appreciation to
Council and Councillor K. Usman for the proclamation of "Nowruz Day".
(12.2.6)
Referred to all Members of
Council
159-2005 Liquor
Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission
Municipal Information Form for Atmos V, 505 Highway No. 7 East, Unit C85
(indoor) (3.21).
160-2005 Markham District Veterans Association - Request for permission
to hold the annual Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony on November 5, 2005
between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and Poppy Campaign from October
29 to November 11, 2005. (3.5.6)
Referred to Town Clerk
161-2005 Michelle
Plaird - Expressing concerns regarding animal control services within York
Region. (2.8)
Referred to Commissioner of
Community Services
162-2005 John
McCallum, MP, Markham-Unionville - Forwarding an invitation and outlining the
opportunities for the Town of Markham to participate in the John McCallum and
Friends Holiday Food Drive with all proceeds to be donated to the Markham Food
Bank. The food drive launch will be held
on November 20, 2005 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Milliken Mills
Community Centre. (12.2.6)
CARRIED
8. PROCLAMATION
(1) PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)
Moved by
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
That the
following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:
- Ontario
Public Library Week - October 17 to 23, 2005.
CARRIED
9. BY-LAWS
Council
consented to separate By-law 2005-292 and to defer By-laws 2005-289 and
2005-290.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That By-laws 2005-291
to 2005-299 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2005-289 A by-law to repeal Official Plan Amendment No. 116 Adoption By-law
2003-299 (Rouge North Management Area).
(Committee of the Whole Motion - October 11, 2005) DEFERRED
BY-LAW 2005-290 A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 140 (Rouge North
Management Area).
(Committee of the Whole Motion - October 11, 2005) DEFERRED
BY-LAW 2005-291 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 (Fee
for tender documents)
(Committee of the Whole Motion - October 11, 2005)
BY-LAW 2005-292 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 1767, as amended (Townhouses of
Thornhill Village Inc. (Phase II), 318, 320, 322, and 324 John Street - To
permit 136 townhouse dwellings).
(Clause (2), Report No. 33, 2005) CARRIED
(Councillor K. Usman abstained)
BY-LAW 2005-293 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not
subject to Part Lot Control (Branstone Estates Inc., Blocks 72, 73 and 75,
65M-3719, northwest corner of Castlemore Avenue and McCowan Road (Block 72),
southwest corner of Castlemore Avenue and McCowan Road (Block 73) and east side
of Hillwood Street, north of Bur Oak Avenue (Block 75).
BY-LAW 2005-294 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the
Town of Markham (Block 69, Plan 65M-3176 - Royal Troon Crescent, Blocks 70 and
71, Plan 65M-3176 and Blocks 160 and 161, Plan 65M-3114 - Angus Glen
Boulevard).
BY-LAW 2005-295 A by-law to amend Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Appointment
By-law 2002-178 (Update the list of Officers).
BY-LAW 2005-296 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (World Tech
Construction Inc., 181 Helen Avenue, South Unionville Planning District - To
remove the subject lands from By-law 304-87, as amended, and place them into
By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit the development of six single detached
dwellings).
(Clause (4), Report No. 25, 2005)
BY-LAW 2005-297 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (World Tech
Construction Inc., 181 Helen Avenue, South Unionville Planning District - To permit the development of six single detached
dwellings).
(Clause (4), Report No. 25, 2005)
BY-LAW 2005-298 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 90-81, as amended (Neamsby
Investments Inc./Read Eastern Capital Offshore (Canada)
Limited, 2860 Denison Street & 2352 Middlefield
Road - To permit the
establishment of take-out restaurant).
(Clause (8), Report No. 31, 2005)
BY-LAW 2005-299 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of October 11, 2005.
(Council Meeting No. 17, 2005)
CARRIED
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor A Chiu
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
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SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK DON COUSENS, MAYOR
(Signed)