COUNCIL MINUTES
(Special
Meeting)
November
8, 2013, 9:30 a.m.
Council
Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre
Meeting No. 24
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formats for this document are available upon request
ROLL CALL
Mayor Frank
Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional
Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore,
Councillor Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Colin
Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu.
REGRETS
Regional Councillor
Gord Landon.
STAFF
Andy Taylor, Chief
Administrative Officer
Catherine Conrad, City
Solicitor
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner
of Community and Fire Services
John Wong, Technology
Support Specialist
Kimberley Kitteringham, City
Clerk
Martha Pettit, Deputy Clerk
Jennifer Wong,
Sustainability Advisor
Meg West, Manager, Strategic
Initiatives
The special
meeting of Council convened at 9:32 a.m. on November 8, 2013 in the Council
Chamber. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
(1) None
declared.
2. SUPPORT FOR FEED-IN-TARIFF (FIT)
PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
That Items No.
1 to 11 regarding Council's support for the Feed-In-Tariff Program applications
be received and adopted.
(1) POWERSTREAM
INC.
75 CLEGG ROAD
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM (5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas PowerStream
Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 135KW
rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 75 Clegg Road (the "Lands")
in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(2) POWERSTREAM
INC.
CORNELL COMMUNITY CENTRE AND
LIBRARY
3201 BUR OAK AVENUE
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas PowerStream
Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 115KW
rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on Cornell
Community Centre and Library 3201 Bur Oak Avenue (the "Lands") in
the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(3) POWERSTREAM
INC.
MARKHAM PAN AM CENTRE
16 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas PowerStream
Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 450KW
rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on Markham
Pan Am Centre at 16
Main Street Unionville (the "Lands") in the
City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas pursuant
to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(4) POWERSTREAM
INC.
190 DUFFIELD DRIVE
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas PowerStream
Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 145KW
rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 190 Duffield Drive (the
"Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program;
and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(5) POWERSTREAM
INC.
191 MCNABB STREET
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas PowerStream
Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 500KW
rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 191 McNabb Street (the
"Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program;
and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(6) POWERSTREAM
INC.
1490 DENISON STREET
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas PowerStream
Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 220KW
rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 1490 Denison Street (the
"Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program;
and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(7) POWERSTREAM
INC.
4299 14TH AVENUE
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas PowerStream
Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 150KW
rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 4299 14th Avenue (the
"Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program;
and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(8) 2391395
ONTARIO INC.
350 JOHN STREET
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas Council at its
meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the completed
“Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any other
documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved criteria as
determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects as per the
Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority to Council;
and,
Whereas 2391395 Ontario Inc.
(the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 250KW rooftop
solar PV array (the Project) on 350 John Street (the
"Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program;
and,
Whereas the Applicant has
requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by resolution Council's
support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and,
Whereas pursuant to the
rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose
Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded
Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract
prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now
therefore be it resolved:
1) That Council of the
City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the Project on the
Lands; and,
2) That this resolution's
sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the
FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other form of municipal
approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.
CARRIED
(9) 2387279
ONTARIO INC.
100 MCPHERSON STREET
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas Council at its
meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the completed
“Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any other
documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved criteria as
determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects as per the
Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority to Council;
and,
Whereas 2387279 Ontario Inc.
(the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 100KW rooftop
solar PV array (the Project) on 100 McPherson Street
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the Applicant has
requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by resolution Council's
support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and,
Whereas pursuant to the
rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose
Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded
Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract
prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now
therefore be it resolved:
1) That Council of the
City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the Project on the
Lands; and,
2) That this resolution's
sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the
FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other form of municipal
approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.
CARRIED
(10) SUNEDISON
CANADA ORIGINATION HEALTH LP
4255 14TH AVENUE
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas Council at its
meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the completed
“Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any other
documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved criteria as
determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects as per the
Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority to Council;
and,
Whereas SunEdison Canada
Origination Health LP (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and
operate a 150KW rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 4255 14th
Avenue (the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the Applicant has
requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by resolution Council's
support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property; and,
Whereas pursuant to the
rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"), Applications whose
Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities will be awarded
Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract
prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now
therefore be it resolved:
1) That Council of the
City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the Project on the
Lands; and,
2) That this resolution's
sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the
FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other form of municipal
approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.
CARRIED
(11) 2387279
ONTARIO INC.
245 TORBY ROAD
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas 2387279
Ontario Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 300KW
rooftop solar PV array (the Project) on 245 Torbay Road (the "Lands")
in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
3. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Howard Shore
That By-law 2013-167 be
given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
By-law
CARRIED
4. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
That the special Council meeting be adjourned at 9:36 a.m.
CARRIED
_________________________________ _______________________________
KIMBERLEY
KITTERINGHAM FRANK
SCARPITTI
CITY CLERK MAYOR
(Signed)