2001-03-20 - 7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MINUTES Council
Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting No. 7
(Canada Room)
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
ROLL CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero,
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor D. Horchik,
Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)
Moved by Councillor A.
Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That Council resolve itself into the Committee of
the Whole to discuss the following:
(1) 9th Annual Police Appreciation
(2) Markham
Professional Firefighters
Association
(11.6)
CARRIED
The Regular Meeting of
Council was held on March 20, 2001 at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic
Centre. His Worship Mayor D. Cousens
presided.
(Council Chambers)
COUNCIL
ROLL CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero,
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor D. Horchik,
Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)
STAFF
J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
R. Robinson,
Town Solicitor
A. Wolfe,
Commissioner of Community Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner
of Corporate Services
M.F. Turner,
Commissioner of Development Services
B. Nanninga,
Executive Assistant
J. Sales, Fire
Chief
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
J. Harrison,
Manager of Secretariat Services
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None declared.
2. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by Councillor A.
Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J.
Virgilio
That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole
and the Chairman report.
CARRIED
Mayor D. Cousens reported
the following motions passed at the Committee of the Whole meeting:
(1) 9TH
ANNUAL POLICE APPRECIATION NIGHT - DINNER (12.2.6)
That the invitation from the Police
Appreciation Night Committee to attend the Ninth Annual Police Appreciation
Night at Le Parc on Thursday, April 26, 2001, be received;
And that approval be granted to purchase five
tickets at a cost of $150.00 per ticket.
CARRIED
(2) MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MARKHAM
AND THE MARKHAM PROFESSIONAL
FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION (11.6)
Moved by Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the two year agreement be ratified
between the Corporation of the Town of Markham and the Markham Professional
Firefighters Association for the term January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2002.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor B.
O’Donnell
Seconded by Councillor G.
McKelvey
That the Report of the
Committee of the Whole be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
3. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MEETING – FEBRUARY 27, 2001(16.0)
Moved by Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional
Councillor T. Wong
That the Minutes of the
Council Meeting held on February 27, 2001, be adopted.
CARRIED
4. PRESENTATIONS
Council consented to add
Presentation (3).
(1) UNIONVILLE BIA -
CONSTRUCTION OF
MILLENNIUM PARK & BANDSTAND (6.5)
Ms. Karen Chadwick was in
attendance on behalf of the Unionville BIA to present a cheque in the amount of
$10,000 to Council to be used towards the cost of the construction of the
Millennium Park and Bandstand at Fred Varley Drive and Main Street Unionville.
(2) STAFF PRESENTATIONS
-2000 NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
- BRUCE BRUNTON AWARD (12.2.6)
Awards were presented to
staff as follows:
2000 National
Public Works Week - Bruce Brunton Award
-Diogo Oliveira,
Waterworks
-Dave Gordon, Waste
-Fred Rich & Barbara
Gilbert, Capital Assets
-Karen Boniface, Steve
Matunin, Linda Hawkins, Parks
-Bob Walter, Ray Marshall,
Peter Loukes, Street Services
-Cathy Joyce, Markham
Hydro
-Al Arbuckle, Engineering
-Mary-Lou Johnston,
Melanie, Shaw, Transit
-Sherri Upton, Corporate
Communications
-Stan Bertoia, Daphne
Ross, Environmental Services
-Irene Chen, Fire Services
(3) EMPLOYEE
SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
Councillors Khalid Ushman and
Joe Virgilio were presented with their three year service pins.
5. DELEGATIONS
Council consented to add
the following delegations:
(1) Mr.
Phil Dawson, Vice-President, Markham Professional Firefighters Association.
(11.6)
(2) Mr. Doug Worsley with
respect to the beer garden request in the rear parking lot of Jake’s On Main
Pub & Grille during the Unionville Festival on Saturday, June 3, 2001.
(3.21)
(3) Mr. Paul Chronis of Weir
& Foulds, on behalf of Madrid Developments Ltd., with respect to Clause 3
of Report No. 20 of the Development Services Committee. (10.5)
6(a) REPORT NO. 17 - CONSENT
Moved by Councillor J.
Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor B.
O’Donnell
That Report No. 17 –
Consent be received and adopted.
Council consented to
separate Clause (1).
(1) JAKES ON MAIN PUB &
GRILLE – REQUEST
FOR SPECIAL OCCASION PERMIT - JUNE 2, 2001 (3.21)
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission of Ontario be advised that the Town of Markham objects to the
issuance of a permit to Jakes On Main Pub & Grille for a beer garden in the
rear parking lot during the Unionvillle Festival on June 2nd, 2001.
CARRIED
(See following motion which was not
considered)
That the Alcohol and
Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the Town of Markham has no
objection to the issuance of a Special Occasion Permit to Jakes on Main Pub
& Grille, 202 Main Unionville for a beer garden in the rear parking lot
during the Unionville Festival on Saturday, June 2, 2001 from 11:00 a.m. to
12:00 midnight, subject to compliance with all applicable by-laws, regulations
and the Town’s requirements for special occasion permits with respect to
temporary facilities.
NOT
CONSIDERED
(2) SCI-TECH ONTARIO –
REQUEST
FOR PROCLAMATION (3.4)
That
the month of March be proclaimed ‘Young Scientist Month’ in the Town of
Markham.
(3) ONTARIO DENTAL NURSES
AND ASSISTANTS
ASSOCIATION - REQUEST FOR PROCLAMATION (3.4)
That
the week of March 4 - 10, 2001 be proclaimed Dental Assistants Recognition
Week’ in the Town of Markham.
CARRIED
6(b) REPORT NO. 18 OF THE FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Councillor S. Daurio
That
Report No. 18 of the Finance and Administrative Committee be received and
adopted.
To the Mayor
and Members of Council:
The Finance
& Administrative Committee reports and recommends as follows:
March 5, 2001
(1) WILLIAMSTOWN - BERCZY
VILLAGE – RELIEF
FROM
FENCE BY-LAW HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS (2.19)
That
the request of Emery Investments for an exemption to Fence By-law 277-97 with
respect to the height of the exterior side yard fence requirements within the
Williamstown subdivision in Berczy Village for the following lots (31) be
approved:
Phase
1 - Lots 21, 49, 80, 81, 86, 87, 92, 93, 115, Blocks 122, 123, 124 and 131 - 15
units
Phase
2 - Lots 20, 23, 24, 132, Blocks 124, 125, 133, 134, 135 and 136 - 12 units
Phase
3 - Lots 91, 97, 98 and 108 - 4 units
And
that a by-law to amend Fence By-law 277-97 that would permit said variances be
brought forward for Council's consideration;
And
that a restriction be placed on title for each individual unit;
And
that the Development Services Commission be requested to prepare a general
amendment to Fence By-law 277-97 to permit a fence along one exterior side yard
of certain dwelling unit types to be built to a height of 1.8 metres subject to
meeting specific criteria.
(2) AMENDMENT
TO BANK SIGNING AUTHORITY (7.0)
That
cheques issued by the Corporation of the Town of Markham be signed by the
Treasurer and the Mayor;
And
that for the purposes of signing cheques, a facsimile signature of the
Treasurer and Mayor will be utilized;
And
that the Commissioner, Corporate Services or the Treasurer be authorized to
approve the wire transfer and/or investing of Town funds;
And
further that any resolutions previously passed by Council with respect thereto,
be rescinded.
(3) SALARY
DISCLOSURE - LIBRARY BOARD (11.0, 7.0 & 3.19)
That
Council request the Library Board to exceed the Provincial reporting
requirements and include in the audited financial statement package disclosure
of salaries and benefits paid to staff who receive remuneration that is more
than $100,000.00 in a year.
(4) BRAWLEY MANOR
CORPORATION AND GREAT
GULF HOMES - SALES TRAILER AGREEMENT (8.2)
That
the Town be authorized to enter into a Sales Trailer Agreement with Brawley
Manor Corporation and Great Gulf Homes, with respect to Lots 111 and 112 on
Draft Plan 19T-95040 and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the
agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
(5) BOARD
OF TRADE TURNS 20 IN 2001 - DINNER (12.2.6)
(6) YORK REGION POLICE
ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL CONVENTION (12.2.6)
That
approval be given to place a small advertisement in the brochure for the 69th
Annual Convention of the Police Association to be held on August 14 to 17, 2001
at the Embassy Suites Hotel.
(7) OTHER COMMITTEE
PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING – MARCH 5, 2001 (16.0)
That the
Finance & Administrative Committee minutes dated March 5, 2001 be received.
CARRIED
6(c) REPORT NO. 19 OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor D. Horchik
That Report
No. 19 of the Community Services Committee be received and adopted.
To the Mayor
and Members of Council:
The Community
Services Committee reports and recommends as follows:
March 5, 2001
(1) DOG
LEASH-FREE AREAS (2.8 & 6.3)
That
the following be appointed to a sub-committee of the Community Services Committee
to discuss options available with respect to dog leash-free areas, and report
back to Community Services Committee with respect thereto:
-Regional
Councillor F. Scarpitti
-Councillor
George McKelvey
-Mrs.
Debbie Reynolds
-Ms.
Jennifer Brunke
-Mr.
Ted Chisholm
-Mr.
Adrian Smith
-Ms.
Jennifer Rue
-Mr.
Mike Dubreuil
(2) MILLIKEN
MILLS TENNIS CLUB (6.8 & 6.4)
That
the current accounts receivable for the Milliken Mills Tennis Club totalling
$12,765.95 be written off against the allowance for tennis club receivables;
And
that the use of the tennis courts at Highgate Park revert back to public use.
(3) TEEN
DROP-IN BASKETBALL AT MILLIKEN DROP-IN (6.4)
That
the teen drop-in basketball and after school drop-in service continue at no
cost to the participant.
(4) OLYMPIC BID -
REVISED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (12.2.6)
That
the Mayor and Council execute the second Memorandum of Understanding between
Olympics 2008-Toronto (TO-Bid) and the Town of Markham, for the provision of an
aquatic venue for the 2008 Olympics, as amended.
(5) OTHER COMMITTEE
PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – MARCH 5, 2001 (16.0)
That the
Community Services Committee minutes dated March 5, 2001 be received.
CARRIED
6(d) REPORT NO. 20 OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Moved
by Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
Report No. 20 of the Development Services Committee be received and adopted.
Council
consented to separate Clause 3.
To
the Mayor and Members of Council:
The
Development Services Committee reports and recommends as follows:
March 6, 2001
(1) STREET TOWNHOUSE SITE
PLAN APPROVAL PROCESS
AMENDMENT TO SITE PLAN CONTROL BY-LAW 262-94 (10.6)
(2) SUNOCO INC., 7635
MARKHAM ROAD, GROUND SIGN AND
WALL SIGN VARIANCE (01-100625, 01-100630) (2.16.2)
That applications 01-100625 and
01-100630 submitted by Sunoco Inc., for variances to Sign By-law 121-93, to
permit an increase in the single dimension and area of the ground sign, and to
permit a second wall sign on the north-east elevation of the Convenience Store
at 7635 Markham Road, be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. That
no further wall signs be permitted on the north-east elevation of the
Convenience Store;
2. And that the applicant waive
their right to a second ground sign on the subject property;
3. And that the proposed ground
sign include the municipal address of the property.
(3) MADRID DEVELOPMENTS
LIMITED, 5221 HIGHWAY #7
REZONING FOR OFFICE/RETAIL AND TIM HORTONS (10.5)
That
rezoning application (ZA 95-000025) to amend By-laws 1229 and 2325-68,
submitted by Madrid Developments Limited to permit a retail / office building and a
restaurant building at 5221 Highway 7,
be denied.
And that the application for Site Plan
Approval (SC 00-241339) by Madrid Development Limited, to permit a 1445 m²
retail / office building and a 282 m² restaurant building at the south limit of
the subject property municipally known as 5221 Highway #7, be denied.
DEFERRED AND REFERRED
(See
following motion)
Moved by Regional Councillor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That Clause 3 of Report No. 20, 2001 be deferred
and referred to the Unionville Sub Committee for consideration and a
recommendation to the Council meeting scheduled for April 10th.
CARRIED
(4) EMBASSY SUITES, 8500
WARDEN AVENUE
MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION (A/31/01) (10.12)
That staff be directed to ensure that Embassy Suites
provides a Letter of Credit in an amount sufficient to provide required parking
facilities.
(5) EXPANSION OF MARKHAM
HERITAGE ESTATES, 5884 16TH AVENUE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
(OP.002355632, ZA.00235636) (10.3,
10.5)
That the Record of the Public
Meeting held on March 6, 2001, with respect to the proposed official plan
amendment and amendment to By-law 304-87, as amended and By-law 1229, as
amended, to permit expansion of Markham Heritage Estates to include 5884 16th
Avenue, be received;
And that the application by the
Town of Markham to amend the Official Plan, By-law 304-87, and amended by
By-law 1229, as amended, to permit expansion of Markham Heritage Estates, be
approved;
And further that the proposed
amendments to the Official Plan, By-law 304-87, as amended, and By-law 1229, as
amended, to permit expansion of Markham Heritage Estates to include 5884 16th
Avenue, be enacted without further notice.
(See By-laws
2001-74 to 2001-76)
Development Services Committee, at the Public Meeting held on March 6,
2001, endorsed in principle the designation of the William Wonch House, 1077
Woodbine Avenue.
(6) DESIGNATION OF THE
WILLIAM WONCH HOUSE
10077 WOODBINE AVENUE, ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT (16.11.3)
That Heritage Markham’s recommendation to
designate the William Wonch House at 1077 Woodbine Avenue under Part IV on the
Ontario Heritage Act be approved;
And that Clerks Department be authorized to:
-publish and serve Council’s
Notice of Intention to designate as per the requirements of the Act;
-prepare the designation by-law for this property.
And further that the application for a
demolition permit for the William Wonch House at 1077 Woodbine Avenue be
denied.
(7) OTHER COMMITTEE
PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – MARCH 6, 2001 (16.0)
That the
Development Services Committee minutes dated March 6, 2001 be received.
CARRIED
7. MOTIONS
(1) EMPLOYMENT
LANDS STRATEGY (10.0)
Moved by Regional
Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by Councillor S.
Daurio
That staff forecast the population figures in
Markham with potential buildout of all OPA 5 lands, Markham Centre and Box
Grove and do an analysis of the fiscal impact on our assessment mix considering
the existing availability of employment lands and their ultimate utilization;
And further that if this report shows that
there is a negative impact to the residential taxpayers, staff be requested to
provide some options on how to freeze or slow down residential development to
minimize impact.
CARRIED
AS AMENDED (6:5)
(See
Recorded Vote)
(See
following motion to amend)
A
recorded vote was requested by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti and commenced with
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti.
YEAS: Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor A. Chiu, Mayor D.
Cousens (6).
NAYS: Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor
J. Virgilio, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman (5).
ABSENT: Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor J. Heath (2).
Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
That Motion (1) be amended to add the following:
And further that if this report shows that there is a negative impact
to the residential taxpayers, staff be requested to provide some options on how
to freeze or slow down residential development to minimize impact.
CARRIED
8. COMMUNICATIONS
That Council receive and
consent to the disposition of communications in the following manner:
Received
79-2001 Village of
Unionville Property Owners Association – Forwarding the association's mission
and copies of the minutes from the Directors' meetings held on January 17 and
February 6, 2001. (3.3)
80-2001 The Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) – Newsletter regarding the Don River and
the ongoing effort to rehabilitate its waters and lands. (13.13.2)
81-2001 The Honourable
Elinor Caplan, M.P., Thornhill – Forwarding a copy of the Speech from the
Throne, dated January 30, 2001. (13.1)
Referred to all Members of
Council
82-2001 Liquor Licence
Application – Request to complete the Municipal Information form for Dante's
Italian Foods, 265 Baythorn Drive, Markham (3.21)
83-2001 Proclamation
– National Kids Day – June 9, 2001 (3.4)
84-2001 Proclamation
– Easter Seal Month – Month of March, 2001 (3.4)
85-2001 Proclamation
– Red Cross Month – Month of March, 2001 (3.4)
86-2001 Proclamation -
Canadian Cancer Society - Month of April, 2001 - Daffodil Month. (3.4)
87-2001 Town of Richmond
- Advising Mr. Mark Rodger of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP will represent the Town
of Richmond Hill and Richmond Hill Hydro Inc. at the OEB proceedings to
consider a license for an Amalgamated Electricity Distribution Company. (13.7
& 13.5.2)
88-2001 Metrus
Development Inc. - Requesting Observer Status at the OEB Hearing to consider a
license for an Amalgamated Electricity Distribution Company. (13.7)
89-2001 Mr. William
Harper, 107 Baker Avenue, Richmond Hill - Requesting Intervener Status at the
OEB Hearing to consider a license for an Amalgamated Electricity Distribution
Company. (13.7)
90-2001 Hydro One -
Requesting Intervener Status at the OEB Hearings to consider a license for an
Amalgamated Electricity Distribution Company and Incorporated Holding Company
to acquire the securities of the Amalgamated Electricity Distribution Company.
(13.7)
91-2001 Mr. William C.
Lazenby, 24 Knollside Drive, Richmond - Requesting Intervener Status at the OEB
Hearings to consider a license for an
amalgamated Electricity Distribution Company and Incorporated Holding Company
to acquire the securities of the Amalgamated Electricity Distribution
Company. Also letters of support from
the following and advising they may wish Observer Status:
-Lois F. Hancey, 173 Sussex Avenue, Richmond Hill
-Thomas & Lois Graham, 173 Millpond Court, Richmond Hill
-W. Sam Cook, 261 Gretel Drive, Richmond Hill
-Andre J. Chateauvert, 244 Zelda Crescent, Richmond Hill
-John J. Major, 383 Wenlock Avenue, Richmond Hill
-T. Broadhurst, 77 Starlight Crescent, Richmond Hill
-L. A. Wookey, 446 Alper Street, Richmond Hill
-W. James Haggart, 125 Pugsley Avenue, #114, Richmond Hill
-Donald G. Plazton, Q.C., Plaxton & Mann, Suite 100, 10350 Yonge St. R.H.
-Denis B. Middleton, 168 Parkston Court, Richmond Hill
-R.V. Dynes, Dynes Jewellers, 10520 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill
-Allan J. Nolan & Carolynn M. Greenfield, 33 Weldrick Rd. E. R.H.
-George and Stella Blair, 12845 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill
-Louis T. Wainwright, 47 Pemberton Road, Richmond Hill
-Ronald Mitchell, P.Eng., 23 Orlon Crescent, Richmond Hill
-Thomas O. Murphy, 70 Baif Blvd., Suite 804, Richmond Hill
-Donald & Julie Hastie, 28 Lippincott Court, Richmond Hill
-Hugh A. Wight, 22 Clarissa Drive, #204, Richmond Hill
-Mr. Allan Duffy, 22 Elva Court, Richmond Hill (13.7)
92-2001 Ms. Elizabeth
Wilfert, 110 Eleanor Circle, Richmond Hill - Requesting Intervener Status at
the OEB Hearings to consider a license
for an amalgamated Electricity Distribution Company and Incorporated Holding
Company to acquire the securities of the Amalgamated Electricity Distribution
Company. (13.7)
93-2001 Brampton Hydro -
Requesting Observer Status at the OEB Hearings to consider a license for an amalgamated Electricity Distribution
Company and Incorporated Holding Company to acquire the securities of the
Amalgamated Electricity Distribution Company. (13.7 & 13.5.1)
94-2001 Township of
Armour - Resolution to request the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to
execute a complete review of the Appointment of Voting Proxy - Form 3 and to
issue clear instructions to all municipalities on the administrative processes
involved in the correct handling of the Proxy Vote System at the local
municipal level. (13.5.1)
95-2001 Town of Mono -
Resolution to request the Ministry of the Environment to include abandoned
wells in its evaluation criteria for issuing Certificates of Authority for the
spreading of biosolids (sludge) and septage. (13.5.2)
96-2001 Markham Village
BIA - Requesting the closing of Main Street Markham from Highway 7 north to
Parkway Avenue from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2001 for the
Merchants’ Moonlight Festival. (3.5)
(See By-law No. 2001-87)
97-2001 Markham Village
BIA - Requesting the closing of Robinson Street from Markham Main Street east
to Washington Street and from Markham Main Street west to the end of the
building at 132 Robinson Street every Saturday, May 19th to
Saturday, September 29th for the Markham Farmers’ Market. (3.5)
(See By-law No. 2001-86)
98-2001 Markham Village
BIA - Requesting the closing of Main Street Markham from Highway 7 north to
Parkway Avenue from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2001 for
the Victorian Days and Antique Car Show. (3.5)
(See By-law No.2001-88)
99-2001 Markham Village
BIA - Requesting the closing of Main Street Markham from Highway 7 north to
Parkway Avenue from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, November 23, 2001 for
the annual Festival of Lights. (3.5)
(See By-law No.2001-89)
100-2001 City
of Kingston - requesting endorsement of Environmental Farm Plan. (13.5.1)
101-2001 City of Owen
Sound - Requesting the functions of prisoner transportation and court security
be fully assumed by the Province or alternatively that each affected municipality
be fully reimbursed for the actual costs if they are required to carry out
these responsibilities. (13.5.2)
Referred to Commissioner of
Community Services
102-2001 City of Toronto -
Medical Officer of Health advising of the success of the City’s low sulphur
fuel purchasing practice as a means to reduce air emissions that contribute to
adverse health effects. (13.5.2)
103-2001 Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing - News Release - Advising the government will
introduce legislation in the spring to kick start the environmental cleanup and
revitalization of former industrial or commercial sites known as brownfields.
(13.2.5)
Referred to Town Clerk
104-2001 Region of York -
Resolution requesting Councils of area municipalities to consider establishing
licensing by-laws for food premises that incorporate a disclosure and rating
system and requesting the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care to implement a
province wide disclosure and rating system for food premises. (13.4)
Referred to Commissioner of
Development Services
105-2001 Enbridge
Consumers Gas - 9th Line Relocation Distribution Pipeline -
Forwarding Environmental and Socio-Economic Impact Assessment. (5.10)
9. BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor A.
Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J.
Virgilio
That By-laws 2001-74 to
2001-89 be given first and second reading.
CARRIED
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That By-laws 2001-74 to
2001-85 and By-laws 2001-70 to 2001-72 be given third and final reading.
CARRIED
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2001-74 To Amend Zoning By-Law 304-87, As Amended. (Lunau Property, 5884 16th Avenue
– To Include The Subject Property As Part Of The Markham Heritage Estates
Subdivision. (10.3 & 10.5)
(Clause 5 of Report No.20 )
BY-LAW 2001-75 To Amend Zoning By-Law 1229, As Amended. (Lunau Property, 5884 16th Avenue
– To Include The Subject Property As Part Of The Markham Heritage Estates
Subdivision. (10.3 & 10.5)
(Clause 5 of Report No.20 )
BY-LAW 2001-76 To Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 82. (Lunau Property, 5884 16th Avenue
– To Include The Subject Property As Part Of The Markham Heritage Estates
Subdivision. (10.3 & 10.5)
(Clause 5 of Report No.20)
BY-LAW 2001-77 A By-Law To Amend Zoning By-Law 118-79, As Amended. (The Landmortgage
Corporation And Mclenaghan – To Permit The Development Of 15 Single Detached
Residential Lots.)
(Clause 8 of Report No. 16)
BY-LAW 2001-78 A By-Law To Designate Part Of A Certain Plan Of Subdivision Not
Subject To Part Lot Control (Lots 51 To 54, Both Inclusive, Lots 83 To 86, Both
Inclusive, Lots 115 To 118, Both Inclusive, Lots 143 And 144, Lots 159 To 163,
Both Inclusive, Lots 193 To 196, Both Inclusive, Lots 214 To 217, Both
Inclusive, Lots 240 To 243, Both Inclusive, And Lots 286 To 293, Both Inclusive
Plan 65M-3364.)
(Council Meeting No. 7 – March 20, 2001)
BY-LAW 2001-79 A By-Law To Designate Part Of A Certain Plan Of Subdivision Not
Subject To Part Lot Control (Lots 184, 185, 194, 205, 206, 207 and 216, Plan
65M-3390.)
(Council Meeting No. 7 – March 20, 2001)
BY-LAW 2001-80 A By-Law To Designate Part Of A Certain Plan Of Subdivision Not
Subject To Part Lot Control (Lot 138, Plan 65M-3337, Designated As Parts 1 And
2 On Plan 65R-23481; Lot 139, Plan 65M-3337, Designated As Parts 3 And 4 On
Plan 65R-23481; Lot 146, Plan 65M-3337, Designated As Parts 5 And 6 On Plan
65R-23481; Lot 147, Plan 65M-3337, Designated As Parts 7 And 8 On Plan
65R-23481 and Lot 154, Plan 65M-3337, Designated As Parts 9 And 10 On Plan
65R-23481.)
(Council Meeting No. 7 – March 20, 2001)
BY-LAW 2001-81 A By-Law To Designate Part Of A Certain Plan Of Subdivision Not
Subject To Part Lot Control (Lot 23, Plan 65M-3418.)
(Council Meeting No. 7 – March 20, 2001)
BY-LAW 2001-82 A By-Law To Designate Part Of A Certain Plan Of Subdivision Not
Subject To Part Lot Control
(Part Of Block 5, Plan 65M-2620, Designated As
Parts 1 To 18, Both Inclusive On Plan 65R-16768; Part Of Block 4, Plan
65M-2620, Designated As Parts 1 To 12, Both Inclusive On Plan 65R-19184; Part
Of Block 4, Plan 65M-2620, Designated As Parts 6 To 15, Both Inclusive, 24 To
28, Both Inclusive, 46, And 50 And 51, On Plan 65R-19487; Part Of Block 5, Plan
65M-2620, Designated As Parts 1 To 5, Both Inclusive, 16 To 23, Both Inclusive,
29 To 45 Both Inclusive, And 47 To 49, Both Inclusive, On Plan 65R-19487; Part
Of Block 4, Plan 65M-2620, Designated As Parts 1 To 17, Both Inclusive On Plan
65R‑22582 And Part Of Blocks 4 And 5, Plan 65M-2620, Designated As Parts
18 To 52, Both Inclusive On Plan 65R-22582 – Repeals By-Law 201-97.)
(Council Meeting No. 7 –
March 20, 2001)
BY-LAW 2001-83 A By-Law To Repeal Part Lot Control Exemption By-Law
179-1999. (Blocks 54, 55 And 56, Plan
65M-3242.)
(Council Meeting No. 7 – March 20, 2001)
BY-LAW 2001-84 A By-Law To Repeal Part Lot Control Exemption By-Law 31-98, As
Amended By By-Law 42-2000. (Block 104,
Plan 65M-3168.)
(Council Meeting No. 7 – March 20, 2001)
BY-LAW 2001-85 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of
March 20, 2001.
Two Readings
BY-LAW 2001-86 To authorize the closing of Robinson Street from Markham Main
Street east to Washington Street and from the Markham Main Street west to the
end of the building at 132 Robinson Street every Saturday from May 19 to
September 29, 2001 from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in order to facilitate the
Markham Farmers’ Market.
BY-LAW 2001-87 To authorize the closing of Main Street Markham from Highway 7
north to Parkway Avenue from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday evening, June
15th, 2001 for the Markham Merchants’ Moonlight Festival.
BY-LAW 2001-88 To authorize the closing of Main Street Markham from Highway 7
north to Parkway Avenue from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 8,
2001 to facilitate the Victorian Days and Antique Car Show.
BY-LAW 2001-89 To authorize the closing of Main Street Markham from Highway 7
north to Parkway avenue from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday evening,
November 23, 2001 to facilitate the Festival of Lights.
Third and Final Reading
BY-LAW 2001-70 A By-Law To Provide Year-Round Load Restriction On Town Rural
Roads.
(Clause 2, Report No. 15, 2001)
BY-LAW 2001-71 A By-Law To Provide For Restricted Loads On All Public Highways
Under The Jurisdiction Of The Town Of Markham During Reduced Load Period.
(Clause 2, Report No. 15, 2001)
BY-LAW 2001-72 A By-Law To Dedicate Certain Lands As Part Of The Highways Of
The Town Of Markham (Block 158, Plan 65M-3418, Save And Except Part 1, Plan
65R-23429.)
(Council Meeting No. 6 – February 27, 2001)
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Council recessed in-camera
at 9:00 p.m. to consider a legal matter and reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the
meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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SHEILA
BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK FRANK
SCARPITTI, DEPUTY MAYOR