2006-01-17
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting No. 2
(Canada
Room)
COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE
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 (5:05 p.m.), Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G.
McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu.
(12)
Regrets
Councillor K.
Usman. (1)
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional
Councillor J. Heath
That Council resolve itself into the
Committee of the Whole to discuss the following:
(1) Tender
Award #153-T-05 - John Street Sanitary Sewer, CNR to North Don Collector Sewer
(7.12.1)
(2) Request
by Whitchurch-Stouffville to Name a Rouge River Tributary Extending Into
Markham (13.5.2)
(3) 2006
Advisory Committee/Board Appointments (16.24)
(4) Proposed
Deeming By-Law, Rodeo Fine Homes Inc., Block 26, Plan 65M-2108, South Side
Mckelvey Dr. West of Aileen Rd. (10.6)
(5) Signage – River Crossings (2.16)
CARRIED
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on January 17, 2006 at 7:00 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 (7:05 p.m.), Councillor G.
McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu.
(12)
Regrets
Councillor K.
Usman. (1)
STAFF
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
P. Miller,
Manager, Secretariat Services
B. Nanninga,
Executive Assistant
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
J. Carnegie,
Director of Corporate Communications
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor
J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Committee of the Whole Motion
No. 4 and By-law 2006-11, the proposed deeming by-law for Rodeo Fine Homes
(Block 26, Plan 65M-2108), by nature of representing the owner, and did not
take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matter.
Councillor J.
Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Report No. 4, Clause (8) (Item
No. 21 of Development Services Committee Minutes), the proposed site plan by
Rogers Wireless Inc. at 4134 16th Avenue, by nature of his son being employed by Rogers Communications, 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
Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath
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) TENDER AWARD #153-T-05 - JOHN STREET
SANITARY
SEWER, CNR TO NORTH DON
COLLECTOR SEWER (7.12.1)
Report 1 2 Memo
That the
memorandum, dated January 17, 2006, from the Commissioner of Development
Services and the Manager of Infrastructure & Capital Works, providing
additional information about the flow rate associated with the dewatering for
the John Street sanitary sewer, from CNR to the North Don collector sewer, be
received;
And that staff
report back on the rebound of the water table, post construction.
(2) REQUEST BY WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
TO NAME A ROUGE RIVER
TRIBUTARY EXTENDING
INTO MARKHAM (13.5.2)
Memo
That the email
communication from the Senior Project Coordinator, Environmental Planning & Rouge Park
clarifying the name of the community and the tributary as "Dickson
Hill" and explaining the geographic location of the creek, be received and
endorsed.
(3) 2006 ADVISORY COMMITTEE/BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (16.24)
Advisory
Committee on Accessibility
That the
following persons be appointed to the Advisory Committee on Accessibility for a
term to expire November 30, 2006:
Ted Chivers
Sidney Polak
Terry Kahn
Michael Kahn
Canada Day
Committee
That the
following persons be appointed to the Canada Day Committee for a term to expire
November 30, 2006:
Charlene Woron
Naeem Siddiqi
Markham
Conservation Committee
That the
resignations of Shaoneng (River) He and Karen Volpe from the Markham
Conservation Committee be received with regret and letters of appreciation
forwarded.
Markham
Theatre Advisory Board
That the
following persons be appointed to the Markham Theatre Advisory Board for terms
to expire November 30, 2008:
Jennifer Kah
Mario Miranda
Natalie Talsky
Heritage Markham
That the
following person be appointed to Heritage Markham to represent the Unionville
area for a term to expire November 30, 2008:
Nelson Torres
(4) PROPOSED
DEEMING BY-LAW
RODEO FINE HOMES INC.
BLOCK 26, PLAN 65M-2108
SOUTH SIDE MCKELVEY DR. WEST
OF AILEEN RD. (10.6)
Report
That Council
enact a by-law to deem Block 26 Plan 65M-2108 not to be part of a registered
plan of subdivision, to allow title to this block to merge with Part 1 Plan
65R-28396, located immediately to the west, to accommodate a proposed single
detached dwelling on both parcels;
And that staff
take appropriate action as required under Section 50 of the Planning Act.
(By-law
2006-11)
(Councillor J. Virgilio was absent)
(5) SIGNAGE
– RIVER CROSSINGS (2.16)
That the announcement and display by Regional Councillor J. Heath of
new signs, approved by the Rouge Park Alliance, to be installed in the Town of
Markham for river crossings and specifically as a pilot project for local road
crossings of Robinson Creek, be received.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole
be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
3. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MINUTES
- DECEMBER 13, 2005
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the
Minutes of the Council Meeting held on December 13, 2005, be adopted.
CARRIED
4. PRESENTATIONS
(1) 2005
HOLIDAY LIGHTEN-UP CONTEST WINNERS (12.2.6)
Councillor
S. Daurio thanked members of staff and everyone who helped make the Seniors'
Tour a success. Council extended
congratulations and presented awards to the following winners of the Markham
Holiday Lighten-up Contest in 2005:
Best Lit Homes
Ward 1
|
Household
|
4
Rosea Court
|
Lindsay
|
46
Stornoway Crescent
|
Sebastyan
|
67
Romfield Circuit
|
Fleming
|
155
Royal Orchard Boulevard
|
Stefanic/Welsh
|
168
Royal Orchard Boulevard
|
Curran
|
54
Highland Park Boulevard
|
Forrester
|
56
Shady Lane Crescent
|
Miles
|
|
|
Ward 5
|
Household
|
49
Cornwall Drive
|
Raiche
|
9
Henry Corson Place
|
Hitchon
|
188
Russell Jarvis Drive
|
Jayasinghe
|
76
Boxwood Crescent
|
Fuentes
|
38
Rouge Street
|
McCrossan
|
29
Jerman Street
|
Boyle
|
Best Lit
Street
|
|
Ward 1
|
|
Shady
Lane Crescent
|
|
|
|
Ward 5
|
|
Daniel
Court
|
|
|
|
(2) MARKHAM
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
FUND PRESENTATIONS (12.2.6)
Markham
Environmental Sustainability Fund monies are presented to community-based
projects and initiatives that promote environmental responsibility and innovation. Council congratulated the following five
recipients of funding in 2005:
Greensborough
Public School
The funding
will be used to promote a healthy and active lifestyle to students and link
them with a sustainable natural space as part of a healthy community. There will be three outdoor seating areas
created at the school that can be used by classroom teachers, or groups of
students for shaded meetings/classes and the areas may also be used as exercise
stops.
Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority and York Region Environmental Alliance
The funding
will be used to deliver sixteen organic lawn care workshops throughout Markham to teach
residents of Markham the basics of organic lawn care. They will be distributing 750 copies of a lawn
care manual with comprehensive information on organic lawn care and 100 lawn
care kits for residents getting started with their new lawn care programs.
Milne
Park Conservation Association
The funding
will be used to enhance natural habitats within the area of Milne Park
Conservation Area, which is part of the Rouge Park. The restoration area is located at the
westerly end of the park along the northerly property boundary. The plantings will provide erosion control and
increase wildlife habitat areas.
Ashton
Meadows Public School
The funding
will be used to build a natural playground to be available as an outdoor classroom
with seating for up to thirty children, providing an alternate setting to the
indoor classroom. The site, which is
located across the path from the Ashton Meadows Park, will extend this public
park for community use. The project will
be a natural area on the north side of the building where fifteen “seating”
rocks will be placed in a circle around a centre rock. Shade trees and native species will be
planted.
Thornhill
East Don Scouts
The funding
will be used to plant trees and shrubs in German Mills Settler’s Park along the
riverbank of German Mills Creek. This
project will stabilize and prevent river bank erosion, beautify and naturalize
the park and improve wildlife and fish habitat.
5. DELEGATIONS
(1) HEARING - DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
1629397 ONTARIO INC.
37 AND 39 GALLERIA PARKWAY
BLOCKS 41, 42 AND 43, PLAN
65M-3226 (7.11)
Report
Notice was served on
December 23, 2005 that the Council of the Town of Markham would hold a hearing
on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Civic
Centre to hear a complaint received from Hashem Ghadaki on behalf of 1629397
Ontario Inc. (the "complainant") with respect to development charges
for the property at 37 and 39 Galleria Parkway, Blocks 41, 42 and 43, Plan
65M-3226, Markham.
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 A. Chiu. (12)
Regrets
Councillor K. Usman. (1)
Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That Mayor D. Cousens be appointed Chair to
preside over the January 17, 2006
Development Charges Hearing.
CARRIED
The Development Charges Hearing was held on January 17, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, Markham Civic Centre. Mayor
D. Cousens presided.
Council had before it a Notice of Hearing
dated December 23, 2005, pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act,
1997, S.O. 1997, c.27, to hear the complaint by 1629397
Ontario Inc. with respect to development charges for the property at 37 and 39
Galleria Parkway, Blocks 41, 42 and 43, Plan 65M-3226.
Tony Ma with 1629397
Ontario Inc. was in attendance to speak to this matter, however, he was advised
of a request to defer the Hearing and that it would be more appropriate for him
to speak at that time. Mr. Ma agreed.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the letter dated
January 16, 2006 from Mr. Ira Kagan, Kagan Shastri Barristers & Solicitors,
requesting that this matter be deferred, be received;
And that the Hearing regarding the appeal by 1629397 Ontario Inc. of
Development Charges levied for 37 and 39 Galleria Parkway, be deferred to the
February 14, 2006 Council meeting.
CARRIED
The Development Charges Hearing adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
6(a) REPORT NO. 3 - GENERAL COMMITTEE
Council
consented to separate Clauses (2), (3) and (7).
Moved
by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded
by Councillor S. Daurio
That
Report No. 3 - General Committee be received and adopted.
January 9, 2006
(1) THEATRE ENDOWMENT FUND POLICY (6.2 &
2.1)
Report 1
That the report titled Theatre Endowment Fund
Policy be received and approved;
And that the revised policy as outlined in
Appendix A (as attached to the original minutes kept on file in the Clerk’s
Office) be approved and be effective immediately.
(2) CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR SUPPLY AND
DELIVERY
OF CARETAKING AND MAINTENANCE
SUPPLIES 169-S-05
(YORK PUBLIC BUYERS
COOPERATIVE RFP CT99-02) (7.12)
Report
That the contract with Swish Maintenance
Limited for Supply and Delivery of Caretaking and Maintenance Supplies 169-S-05
(York Public Buyers Cooperative RFP CT99-02) be extended for one additional
year to expire on December 31, 2006 at the same terms and conditions;
And that price increases, if any, will only
apply to items impacted by market conditions which will not exceed 2% during
the term of the contract and price decreases, if any, will be passed to the
Town;
And that funds will be provided from user
departments’ annual Operating Budget in the estimated annual amount of
$264,000, exclusive of GST.
CARRIED
(See following motion to defer
which was Lost)
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Report No. 3, Clause (2) be deferred
pending investigation into the use of natural products for caretaking and
maintenance supplies.
LOST
(3) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY REPORT FORMAT (16.0)
Report
That the presentation of the Town Clerk
regarding the Executive Summary Report Format be received;
And that an executive summary report format
for staff reports, included as Schedule “A” be adopted.
CARRIED AS
AMENDED
(See
following motion to amend)
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
That Clause (3) be amended to delete the
words "…exceeding five pages…" from the second paragraph.
CARRIED
(4) MARKHAM THEATRE AUDIO SYSTEM
UPGRADE GRANT (6.2 & 7.6)
Report Appendix
That the report titled Markham Theatre Audio
System Upgrade Grant Report be received;
And that Council proceed with a grant
application that meets the requirements as outlined in the grant application
(refer to Appendix A – Grant Application);
And that Council pre-approve the 2006 Theatre
capital project #7005, Theatre Audio System Upgrade in the amount of $165,900
($82,950 grant funded, $82,950 Town-funded) subject to confirmation of grant
approval;
And that the matter of the Town-funded
portion of the project ($82,950) be referred to the Markham Theatre Board
meeting on January 31, 2006 for further discussion as to an
appropriate funding source;
And further that the Mayor and Town Clerk be
authorized to sign the Heritage Grant Application, such agreement to be subject
to the approval of the Town Solicitor.
(5) FEDERAL CULTURAL SPACES – GRANT
APPLICATION (6.7 & 7.6)
Report Appendices
That the report entitled Federal Cultural
Spaces – Grant Application be received;
And that Council approve to proceed with a
grant application that meets the requirements as outlined in the application
guideline. Refer to Appendix A – Grant
Application, Appendix B – Application Guidelines and Appendix C – Environmental
Guidelines (all attached to the original minutes kept on file in the Clerk’s
Office);
And that Council pre-approve the 2006 Museum
Capital project #7004 Ward Building Design and Environmental Assessment in the
amount of $325,000;
And that Council pre-approve the planned Town
of Markham contribution to the 2007 Museum Capital project – Ward Building
Project in the amount of $1,674,750 contingent on the approval of the award of
Cultural Spaces grant funding;
And further that the Mayor and Town Clerk be
authorized to sign the Cultural Spaces grant application; such agreement to be
subject to the approval of the Town Solicitor.
CARRIED
(6) TENDER AWARD #153-T-05 - JOHN STREET
SANITARY
SEWER, CNR TO NORTH DON
COLLECTOR SEWER (7.12.1)
Report
1 2
That the report entitled “Tender Award #153-T-05
John Street Sanitary Sewer, CNR to North Don River Collector Sewer” be
received;
And that the contract for tender #153-T-05
John Street Sanitary Sewer, CNR to North Don River Collector Sewer be awarded
to the lowest price qualified bidder, CO-X-CO Construction Ltd. in the amount
of $740,823.00 exclusive of GST;
And that a contingency amount of $74,100.00
exclusive of GST be established to cover any additional costs and that the
Director of Engineering be authorized to approve expenditure of this contingency
amount up to the specified limit;
And that staff be authorized to select a
qualified consulting engineering firm in accordance with the Town’s purchasing
bylaw to provide geotechnical, materials and hydrogeological testing services
during construction in the upset limit amount of $20,000.00 exclusive of GST;
And that the consulting services contract
with MacViro Consultants Inc. for this project be increased by a total of
$59,510.00 exclusive of GST to cover the cost of services not included in the
consultant’s original terms of reference including the preparation of a Permit
to Take Water, re-tendering of the project and supervision of a two stage
construction project;
And that the John Street Sanitary Sewer, CNR
to North Collector Sewer project budget in the total amount of $1,003,378.00
outlined on page 3 (of the staff report) be approved;
And that funding be provided from the
following sources:
Previously Approved Developer Agreement 375,000
Previously Approved Site Plan Control Agreement 317,150
Sub total $692,150
Additional Revenue from Site Plan Control Agreement 311,228
Total Funding $1,003,378
And that upon payment of all invoices and
engineering fees, any remaining funds will be returned to the original funding
source, the developer, Townhomes of Thornhill Village Inc.
(7) REPORT FROM BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE (7.0)
That the report of the General Committee regarding the 2006 Budget, be
received;
And that the Budget Breakfast be held on Monday,
February 6, 2006 in the Canada Room of the Markham Civic Centre from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.;
And that the February 6 meeting of General
Committee be rescheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber;
And that staff be authorized to spend up to
50% of the 2006 Capital Budget.
CARRIED AS
AMENDED
(See
following motion to amend)
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That Report No. 3, Clause (7) be amended to delete the following
paragraphs:
"That the Budget Sub-Committee recommends a property
tax rate increase of 4.9% for 2006;
And that the 2006 Operating Budget contribution to
Capital be increased from $16.7m to $17.2m as per the current policy;
And that the options to reduce the 2006 Operating Budget
by $500,000 be presented to the January 23, 2006 meeting of General Committee;"
And that the following paragraph be included as paragraph
one:
"That the report of the General
Committee regarding the 2006 Budget, be received;"
CARRIED
(8) TENNIS CLUB POLICY UPDATE (6.8)
Report
That
the staff report entitled Tennis Club Policy Update, dated January 9th,
2006, be received;
And
that based on the results of monitoring the Highgate Tennis Courts over two (2)
playing seasons, the amendments to Section F of the “Tennis Court Development and
Maintenance Policy” (see Attachment ‘A’) to require new clubs to provide six
(6) prime time hours of public tennis at no cost to residents, be
approved;
And further that clubs in existence prior to 2003 be “grandfathered” in
under the old policy.
(9) AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW 279-96 – TO REGULATE
THE
THE CONDUCT OF PERSONS USING
TOWN OWNED PROPERTY
- POLICY FOR ROLLER SHOES IN
TOWN FACILITIES (3.0, 8.0)
Report 1 By-law
That
the report entitled Amendment to By-law 279-96 –
to Regulate the Conduct of Persons Using Town Owned Property - Policy for
Roller Shoes in Town Facilities be received;
And that Council approve that patrons are not permitted to use “roller
shoes” / “heelys” in Town facilities;
And that existing signage is amended in all Town facilities to inform
all users of the policy;
And that the policy be advertised in the Recreation and Culture guide;
And that By-law 279-96, a By-law to regulate the conduct of persons
using Town owned property, be amended to include a prohibition of the use of
roller shoes / heelys;
And further that notice to the public be provided in accordance with
by-law 2002-275, a by-law to prescribe the form and manner and times for the
provision of reasonable notice.
(By-law 2006-1)
(10) TRUE SPORT (6.0)
Report
That the report entitled True Sport
be received;
And that Town of Markham Council approve a resolution proclaiming Markham as a True Sport community;
And that the Markham Sport Council proceeds
with the submission for Markham to be considered for a 2006 Bell
True Sport Community Award.
(11) SWIM TO SURVIVE PROGRAM (6.4)
Report
That the report titled Swim to
Survive Program be received;
And that the Swim to Survive Program be
approved by Council;
And that Council authorize the Mayor and
Clerk to execute Schedule ‘E and F’ – Additions to Purchase of Service which
will form a part of the existing National Child Benefit Agreement between the
Town of Markham and The Regional Municipality of York approved by Council in
July 2001 in a form satisfactory to the Town solicitor.
(12) MARKHAM BIA – MAIN STREET TREE PLANTING ON
PRIVATE PROPERTY (3.11)
Report
That the staff report entitled ‘Markham BIA - Main Street Tree Planting on Private Property’,
dated December 7th, 2005, be received;
And that the Markham BIA be granted approval to proceed with the
presentation of offers to property owners to plant a tree on private property
at approximately sixteen (16) front yard locations on Main Street Markham;
And that a one-time grant in the amount of $5,000 be approved to the
Markham BIA and funded from the 2005 Capital Account # 059-5350-6770-005 for Main Street Markham improvements;
And that any uncommitted
funds from this one-time grant should be returned to the Town upon completion
of the project;
And that the private property owners will be responsible for all
subsequent maintenance and replacement of these trees.
(13) COMMUNITY DONATION CENTRE – PILOT PROJECT
WITH GOODWILL (INDUSTRIES)
(5.1)
Report
That the report titled Community
Donation Centre – Pilot Project with Goodwill (Industries) be
received;
And that the Waste Management Department be
authorized to conduct a twelve month pilot project with Goodwill to determine
public acceptance of a Community donation centre adjacent to the Thornhill
Recycling Depot;
And that staff report back on the results of
the pilot program with recommendations for possible expansion to other
recycling depots.
(14) COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM 2005 – FINAL REPORT
(3.0)
Report
That the staff report entitled Communities in Bloom 2005 – Final Report be received;
And that Council approve the participation of
the Town of Markham in the 2006 National Communities in
Bloom competition;
And that the Town of Markham extend the contract position for
the Communities in Bloom Program Manager for the period of September
15, 2005 to
September 30, 2006.
(15) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF GENERAL COMMITTEE
MEETING
- JANUARY 9, 2006 (16.0)
CARRIED
6(b) REPORT NO. 4 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Council consented to separates Clause (5)
& (8).
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Regional Councillor D. Horchik
That Report No. 4 - Development Services
Committee be received and adopted.
January 10, 2006
(1) NEAMSBY INVESTMENTS INC.
4412 14TH AVENUE, LOTS 19 AND
20, PLAN 65M-2813
PROPOSED DEEMING BY-LAW (ZA 05
025617) (10.5)
Report
That the By-law, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the staff
report dated January 10, 2006, deeming Lots 19 and 20, Plan 65M-2813 not to be
part of a registered plan of subdivision, be enacted and that staff take
appropriate action as required under Section 50 of the Planning Act.
(By-law
2006-2)
(2) NEAMSBY INVESTMENTS INC.
95 DUFFIELD DRIVE, LOTS 13 AND
14, PLAN 65M-2813
PROPOSED DEEMING BY-LAW (ZA 05
025615) (10.5)
Report
That the By-law, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the staff
report dated January 10, 2006, deeming Lots 13 and 14, Plan 65M-2813 not to be
part of a registered plan of subdivision, be enacted and that staff take
appropriate action as required under Section 50 of the Planning Act.
(By-law 2006-3)
(3) OLD KENNEDY CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT CORP.
90 AND 108 OLD KENNEDY ROAD
LOTS 1 AND 2, REGISTERED PLAN
3580
PROPOSED DEEMING BY-LAW (ZA 05
026979) (10.5)
Report
That
the by-law attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the staff report dated January 10, 2006,
deeming Lots 1 and 2, Registered Plan 3580 not to be part of a registered plan
of subdivision, be enacted and that staff take appropriate action as required
under Section 50 of the Planning Act.
(By-law 2006-4)
(4) REVISED BUILDING CLASSIFICATION
MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION
DISTRICT (16.11)
Report Attach
B.
That the report titled “Revised Building
Classification, Markham Village Heritage Conservation District” be received;
And that the Markham Village Heritage
Conservation District Plan be amended by deleting the 1991 building
classifications and replacing them with the 2005 building classifications as
recommended by Heritage Markham (Appendix ‘B’).
(5) STREET NAMING – MARKHAM CENTRE
ENTERPRISE BOULEVARD, YMCA
BOULEVARD,
AND RIVIS ROAD (10.14)
Report
That
the north/south connecting road between the Enterprise Boulevard extension and proposed YMCA Boulevard
be named Rivis Road;
And
that the name of the former access road to the Unionville GO Station YMCA Boulevard be referred back to staff for consideration of other possibilities;
And that the
report dated January 10, 2006, entitled
“Street Naming – Markham Centre:
Enterprise Boulevard, YMCA Boulevard and Rivis Road” be received;
And that the extension of Enterprise Boulevard through the Remington lands be formally named Enterprise Boulevard;
And that staff be directed to prepare the
appropriate by-laws to formally name these streets;
And that staff review the name of Unionville
Gate, in order to extend Enterprise Boulevard from Warden Avenue through to
Kennedy Road.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by Regional Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Report
No. 4, Clause (5) be amended to delete the words "…extending the name of Enterprises Boulevard…" from the last paragraph and replace them with "…the
name of Unionville Gate, in order to extend Enterprise Boulevard…".
CARRIED
(6) PARKLAND CONVEYANCE APPLYING TO THE
REMAINING UNDEVELOPED
RESIDENTIAL PHASES
OF THE LEITCHCROFT PLANNING
DISTRICT (6.11, 10.7)
Report
That
the staff presentation, and the deputation by Paul DeMelo of Kagan Shastri,
representing 1107656 Ontario Inc., regarding
parkland conveyance in the Leitchcroft Planning District be
received;
And that the
staff report dated January 10, 2006, entitled “Parkland conveyance
applying to the remaining undeveloped residential phases of the Leitchcroft Planning District”,
be received for information and consideration;
And that the letter dated October 17, 2005,
attached as Appendix A to this report, from the Solicitor representing the
Times Group, proposing an alternative option for parkland conveyance, be
received;
And that the parkland conveyance strategy
proposed by staff for the Phase II A and II B lands, and endorsed by Council in
June 2005, consisting of a conveyance to the Town of a 5.9 acre park block
south of South Park Road and west of Times Avenue, remain in effect;
And that the Town return the letter of credit
to the owner, in the amount of $467,913.97,
taken as security for parkland conveyance associated with Phase II A
development, pursuant to the 2002 subdivision agreement (65M-3575);
And that the Phase III parkland dedication, consisting of 2.05 acres of
land plus additional cash- in-lieu (the amount to be determined based on the
number of residential units to be approved by Council), be dealt with at the
time of site plan approval of the Phase III lands.
(7) REQUEST BY WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
TO NAME A ROUGE RIVER
TRIBUTARY EXTENDING
INTO MARKHAM (13.5.2)
Memo
That the staff memorandum dated January 3,
2006, and correspondence from the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville dated December
13, 2005, requesting to name a tributary of the Rouge River “Dickson Hill
Creek” be received;
And that the Town of Markham support the
proposed stream name of Dickson Hill Creek for the Rouge River Tributary
extending from Whitchurch-Stouffville into Markham through the community of
Dicksons Hill;
And that the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
advise the Town of Markham upon submission of the name to
the Geographic Names Society and the decision of the Geographic Names Board in
order to monitor our mapping accordingly.
CARRIED
(8) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – JANUARY 10,
2006 (16.0)
CARRIED
(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained
- Item No. 21)
CARRIED
7. COMMUNICATIONS
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
1-2006 Ministry of
Citizenship and Immigrant - Calling nominations for the following Awards:
- The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards - recognize
volunteers for continuous years of service with a community group.
- The Outstanding Achievement Awards for Voluntarism
in Ontario - recognize superlative volunteer work undertaken by
individuals, groups or businesses.
- The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers -
presented to young volunteers between the ages of 15 and 24 years of age.
(13.2)
2-2006 Ontario Small
Urban Municipalities (OSUM) - Forwarding their 53rd Annual Conference and Trade
Show information to be held in the Municipality of Leamington from May 3 to 5,
2006. (13.5)
Referred to all Members of Council
3-2006 Liquor Licence
Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal
Information Form for Pho 99 Vietnamese Restaurant, 8525
McCowan Road, Unit 4 (indoor). (3.21)
4-2006 Liquor Licence
Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal
Information Form for Ferrovia Restaurant, 7760
Markham Road, Building C (indoor & outdoor).
(3.21)
5-2006 Liquor Licence
Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal
Information Form for The Chef Thai Fusion, 115 Times Avenue (indoor). (3.21)
Referred to Commissioner of Development
Services & Town Solicitor
6-2006 Ontario
Municipal Board - Forwarding a decision to allow the appeal submitted by Loblaw
Properties Limited for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a
large format retail plaza at 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive as agreed to by the
parties and in accordance with the documents attached to the decision.
(By-laws 2006-5 to 2006-7) (10.3, 10.5 & 13.13)
CARRIED
8. BY-LAWS
Council
consented to add and separate By-law 2006-11.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That By-laws 2006-1
to 2006-11 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2006-1 A
by-law to amend By-law 279-96, being a by-law to regulate the conduct of
persons using Town owned property (To prohibit the use of roller shoes/heelys).
(Clause 9, Report No. 3, 2006)
BY-LAW 2006-2 A
by-law to deem Lots 19 and 20, Plan 65M-2813 not to be part of a registered
plan of subdivision (Neamsby Investments Inc., 4412 14th Avenue).
(Clause 1, Report No. 4, 2006)
BY-LAW 2006-3 A
by-law to deem Lots 13 and 14, Plan 65M-2813 not to be part of a registered
plan of subdivision (Neamsby Investments Inc., 95 Duffield Drive).
(Clause 2, Report No. 4, 2006)
BY-LAW 2006-4 A
by-law to deem Lots 1 and 2, Registered Plan 3580 not to be part of a
registered plan of subdivision (Old Kennedy Co-Operative Development Corp., 90
and 108 Old
Kennedy Road).
(Clause 3, Report No. 4, 2006)
BY-LAW 2006-5 A
by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 147 (Loblaw Properties Limited, 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive - To permit a large format retail plaza).
(OMB Approval) (Communication No. 6-2006)
BY-LAW 2006-6 A
by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Loblaw Properties Limited,
2938 Major Mackenzie Drive - To delete subject lands from By-law 304-87, as
amended, so they can be incorporated into By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit
a large format retail plaza).
(OMB Approval) (Communication No. 6-2006)
BY-LAW 2006-7 A
by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Loblaw Properties Limited,
2938 Major Mackenzie Drive - To delete subject lands from By-law 304-87, as
amended, so they can be incorporated into By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit
a large format retail plaza).
(OMB Approval) (Communication No. 6-2006)
BY-LAW 2006-8 A
by-law to amend Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Appointment By-law 2002-178
(Update Officers' List).
BY-LAW 2006-9 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 amend sport
field user fees)
(Clause 7, Report No. 68, 2004)
BY-LAW 2006-10 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of January 17, 2006.
(Council Meeting No. 2, 2006)
BY-LAW 2006-11 A by-law to deem Block 26, 65M-2108 not to be part of a
registered plan of subdivision (Rodeo Fine Homes Inc., south side of McKelvey Drive
and west of Aileen Road).
(Committee of the Whole Motion - Jan. 17, 2006)
CARRIED
(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)
CARRIED
9. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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SHEILA
BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK DON COUSENS, MAYOR
(Signed)