2004-4-27
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting
No. 10
(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, Councillor J. Virgilio (4:47 p.m.), Councillor G.
McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman,
Councillor A. Chiu. (13)
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Council
resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole to discuss the following:
(1) Project Synergy - Proposed Amalgamation of Markham Hydro
Distribution Inc., Vaughan Hydro Distribution Inc. & Richmond Hill Hydro
Distribution Inc. (13.7)
(2) Amalgamation of Markham Hydro Distribution Inc., Hydro Vaughan
Distribution Inc. & Richmond Hill Hydro Inc. ("Amalco")
Nominations to the Board of Directors (13.7)
(3) In Camera Items from Audit Committee (April 19, 2004)
(4) In Camera Items from Finance & Administrative Committee
(April 19, 2004)
(5) Three-Stream Collection Implementation
(5.1)
(6) 2004 Advisory Committee/Board Appointments (16.24)
(7) 2004 Grants Subcommittee Appointments (16.24)
(8) Innovation
Synergy Centre in Markham (ISCM) Governance (16.24)
(9) Council's
Strategic Priorities 2004 To 2006 (16.0)
(10) Licensing
Hearing "MacHealth Centre" 115 Apple Creek Blvd., Unit 1, Markham
(2.0)
(11) Commissioners' Remuneration (11.0)
(12) York Region - April 19, 2004 (5.1)
CARRIED
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on April 27, 2004 at 7:25 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, Civic Centre. Mayor D. Cousens
presided.
(Council
Chambers)
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, Councillor
A. Chiu. (13)
STAFF
J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
C. Conrad,
Town Solicitor
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
P. Ingham,
General Manager, Operations
P.
Loukes, Director of Operations & Asset Management
P. Miller,
Manager, Secretariat Services
B. Nanninga,
Executive Assistant
J. Sales,
Commissioner of Community and Fire Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor J.
Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Clause (3), Report No. 23 and
By-laws 2004-89 and 2004-90, the proposed development by Iole and Sandro
Capogna for Part Lot 16, Concession 9, by nature of representing the owner of
the property 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 Clause (6), Report No. 23 -
Development Services Committee Minutes (Item 6), the Rose and Firkin
establishment at 175 Main Street, Unionville, 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.
2. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
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) PROJECT
SYNERGY - PROPOSED
AMALGAMATION OF MARKHAM HYDRO
DISTRIBUTION
INC., VAUGHAN HYDRO
DISTRIBUTION INC. AND RICHMOND
HILL HYDRO DISTRIBUTION INC.
(13.7)
The Chief Administrative Officer announced
that the Ontario Energy Board has approved the MAAD's (Mergers, Acquisitions,
Amalgamations and Divestitures) application filed by Markham and Vaughan in
respect of the proposed amalgamation. It
is anticipated that the closing will take place on June 1, 2004.
(2) AMALGAMATION
OF MARKHAM HYDRO
DISTRIBUTION INC., HYDRO
VAUGHAN DISTRIBUTION INC.
AND RICHMOND HILL HYDRO INC.
("AMALCO")
NOMINATIONS TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS (13.7)
That the report entitled
"Amalgamation of Markham Hydro Distribution Inc., Hydro Vaughan
Distribution Inc. and Richmond Hill Hydro Inc. ("Amalco") -
Nominations to the Board of Directors" be received;
And that Council nominate the
following four (4) persons to the position of Directors for Amalco, comprised
of two (2) Councillors and two (2) persons who are not Councillors ("lay
persons"):
David Allison, lay person term
of three (3) years
Richard Ling, lay person term
of two (2) years
Mayor D. Cousens term
to expire January 1, 2007
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti term
to expire January 1, 2007
And that the lay persons be
nominated for staggered terms of two (2) and three (3) years;
And that this decision be made
public, subject to Council authorizing the above.
(3) IN CAMERA ITEMS FROM AUDIT
COMMITTEE (APRIL 19, 2004)
- AUDIT FINDINGS REPORT FOR YEAR
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 (7.2)
That the confidential Audit Findings Report
presented to the Audit Committee for the year ended December 31, 2003, be
received.
(4) IN CAMERA ITEMS FROM FINANCE AND
ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE (APRIL 19, 2004)
- AMBER PLAIN INVESTMENTS LIMITED
RECONVEYANCE OF PLACE OF
WORSHIP SITE
BLOCK 2, PLAN 65M-3490 (8.1)
That a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the
necessary conveyance to Amber Plain Investments Limited, for lands legally
described as Block 2, Plan 65M-3490, in a form satisfactory to the Town
Solicitor;
And that the Subdivision Agreement between the Town and Amber Plain
Investments Limited be amended to delete the provisions requiring the place of
worship site to be held in escrow by the Town and replacing them with
provisions consistent with the new Place of Worship policy;
And that this decision be made public, subject to Council authorizing
the above.
(By-law 2004-86)
(5) THREE-STREAM COLLECTION
IMPLEMENTATION (5.1)
Whereas on
September 26, 2000, the Town of Markham resolved to develop a 3-Stream waste
management system to increase waste diversion to reduce waste to landfill;
And whereas
the Town of Markham conducted extensive research and pilot projects to develop
its 3-Stream collection program in consultation with the public and the Region
of York;
And whereas
the Town of Markham is recognized as a leader in waste management with one of
the highest diversion rates in Ontario and recognizes that, to achieve the
Provincial target of 60% diversion or better, source separated organics (SSO)
through a 3-Stream collection system (SSO, recycling and residual (garbage)) is
necessary;
And whereas
one of the Town of Markham Corporate Goals is Environmental Focus to meet the
needs and expectations of the community in a fiscal responsible manner;
And whereas in
order to implement 3-Stream collection an extension to the Town's collection
contract with Miller Waste has been negotiated in compliance with the Town's
Purchasing By-law;
And whereas an
independent third party evaluation and market comparisons of industry standards
has been conducted;
Now therefore
be it resolved that the report dated April 19, 2004 entitled "3-Stream
Collection Implementation" and the supplementary report dated April 27,
2004 entitled "Supplementary Report - 3-Stream Collection
Implementation" be received;
And that a
3-Stream collection system be phased-in with Phase 1 to start in September,
2004 for approximately 15,000 homes and Phase 2 to start in September, 2005 for
the balance of the Town at an estimated increased cost of $1.37 per household
per year;
And that
Council approve the negotiated 3-Stream collection price from Miller Waste
Systems for Option #5 - weekly collection of kitchen organics and commingled
recyclables, and the bi-weekly collection of residual garbage on a 5-day
collection schedule and the negotiated terms and conditions resulting in an
estimated annual cost of $5,320,000.00;
And that
Markham's 3-Stream implementation schedule be provided to the Region;
And that
Council approve an amendment and extension of the current waste collection
contract with Miller Waste Systems in accordance with the Town's Purchasing
By-Law #143-2000 Clause 14(1)(c) in order to commence 3-Stream collection in
2004 to November 30, 2011;
And that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the collection contract amendment and
extension in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;
And that, from
September 2004 to July 2005, the Town of Markham pay the Region of York 50% of
the additional cost for transfer and processing of commingled recyclables at an
estimated cost of $75,000 in 2004 and an estimated cost of $175,000 in 2005, to
be paid from the Waste Management Reserve Fund in 2004 and be included in the
Waste Management Capital Budget in 2005;
And that
Markham request the Region to assume 100% of any additional costs for transfer
and processing of commingled recyclables incurred after July, 2005 if the Bales
Rd. recycling facility is not available;
And that
Council request the Region of York to include Markham staff in its negotiations
with the City of Toronto to reduce the cost for transfer and processing, and
that the phasing plan be submitted to the Region in order to negotiate with
Halton Region Recycling Ltd.;
And that staff
report back on the 3-bag limit issue.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole
be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
3. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL
MINUTES - APRIL 13, 2004
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the Minutes
of the Council Meeting held on April 13, 2004, be adopted.
CARRIED
(2) COUNCIL
MINUTES - MARCH 30, 2004
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the
Committee of the Whole Motion (8) of the confirmed minutes of the March 30,
2004 Council meeting be amended to include the words "…for one (1)
year;" at the end of first paragraph;
And that the
minutes, as amended, be re-confirmed.
CARRIED
4. PRESENTATIONS
Council
consented to add Presentations (3).
(1) RADISSON
HOTEL TORONTO-MARKHAM
- PRESIDENT'S AWARD FOR 2004
(12.2.6)
Mayor Cousens
extended congratulations and presented a certificate to Mr. Chris Hales,
General Manager of Radisson Hotel Toronto-Markham for winning the prestigious
annual President's Award for 2004. The
awards are presented to the hotels that have demonstrated their exceptional
commitment to guest service and product quality that distinguishes the Radisson
in the global marketplace. The
award-wining hotels are selected from the more than 310 Radisson properties.
(2) 2ND
MILLIKEN MILLS GIRL GUIDES (12.2.6)
Council
welcomed the 2nd Milliken Mills Girl Guides along with their Leaders
Cherrie Chiu and Debbie Boyadjian.
(3) CARY,
NORTH CAROLINA (12.2.6)
Wayne Loots, Chair of the Town of Cary
Economic Development Commission, was introduced and welcomed. Mr. Loots is also the Dean of Business of the
Wake Technical Community College.
5. DELEGATIONS
Council
consented to add Delegations (1) to (4).
(1) Edward
Meade, in objection to the proposed high level patio at the Rose and Firkin,
175 Main Street, Unionville. He advised
of a significant amount of noise and expressed concern that his quality of life
will deteriorate especially with the proposed patio. (10.12)
(2) Amar
Banerjee, representing the residents of Old Ivy Lane and Stanford Road in
objection to the proposed high level patio at the Rose and Firkin, 175 Main
Street, Unionville, on the basis of excessive noise and the absence of
additional parking requirements.(10.12)
(3) Richard
Talbot, representing the Unionville Villagers Association, in objection to the
proposed high level patio at the Rose and Firkin, 175 Main Street,
Unionville. He submitted hard copy of
his comments containing five (5) additional conditions which the Association is
requesting be added to the existing conditions of the Town. (10.12)
(4) Greg
McCormick, President, Unionville BIA, expressing concern about the ongoing
problems on Main Street Unionville and the process with respect to the proposed
high level patio at the Rose and Firkin, 175 Main Street, Unionville. He also advised that the BIA will be
supporting the residents' appeal of this application to the Ontario Municipal
Board. (10.12)
6. PETITIONS
Council
consented to add Petition (1).
(1) COMMITTEE
OF ADJUSTMENT DECISION (A/35/03)
ROSE AND FIRKIN, UNIONVILLE
(10.12)
Letters signed by 20 residents of Old Ivy Lane, Sandford Drive, and
Victoria Avenue in objection to the proposed high level patio at the Rose and
Firkin, 175 Main Street, Unionville.
REFERRED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
7(a) REPORT NO. 21 - AUDIT COMMITTEE
Moved by
Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That Report
No. 21 - Audit Committee be received and adopted.
April 19, 2004
(1) DRAFT 2003 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AND AUDITORS'
REPORTS (7.2)
That
the presentation by the Manager of Financial Transactions, regarding the
2003 Financial Statements be received;
And
that Council approve the Corporation of the Town of Markham's Draft Consolidated
Financial Statements and Draft Trust Funds Financial Statements for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2003;
And
that the consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2003 be issued upon finalization of all consolidated amounts;
And
that Council receive for information the KPMG audit independence letter dated
March 2004;
And that thanks and appreciation be extended
to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner of Corporate Services,
the Treasurer, the Manager of Financial Transactions, and all other staff
involved, for a job well done.
(2) APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS FOR THE
2004 FISCAL YEAR END (7.2)
That
Council appoint KPMG, LLP as the Town's auditors to complete the review of the
Town's financial records for the year ending December 31, 2004;
And
that, Council appoint KPMG, LLP as the external auditors for the Town's
Agencies, Boards and Commissions.
(3) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF AUDIT COMMITTEE
MEETING
- APRIL 19, 2004 (16.0) weblink
CARRIED
7(b) REPORT NO. 22 - FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Council
consented to separate Clauses (1), (6) and (8).
Moved
by Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded
by Councillor K. Usman
That
Report No. 22 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.
April 19, 2004
(1) 2004 TAX RATIO OPTIONS (7.3)
Council
consented to a separation of the question.
Moved
by Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded
by Councillor K. Usman
That
the presentation by the Director of Taxation regarding the 2004 Tax Ratio
Options, be received.
CARRIED
(See following
Recorded Vote) (12:1)
YEAS: Mayor D. Cousens, 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. (12)
NAYS: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti. (1)
Moved
by Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded
by Councillor K. Usman
That it be recommended that Council support
Option 2, (revenue neutral ratios for the commercial and industrial business
classes for the 2004 taxation year), resulting in the same relative tax burden
for commercial, industrial classes as 2003.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
(See following motion which was
Lost)
Moved by Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That Clause (1), Report No. 22 be amended to delete paragraph 2 in its
entirety and the following be substituted therefor:
"And that it be recommended that Council
support Option 2, (revenue neutral ratios for the commercial and industrial
business classes for the 2004 taxation year), resulting in the same relative
tax burden for commercial, industrial classes as 2003."
CARRIED
Moved
by Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
it be recommended that Council support Option 1, (no change to tax ratios), for
2004 which would be consistent with York Region's long term tax ratio policy,
and would produce the greatest claw-back benefit to business class owners.
LOST
(See following
Recorded Vote which was Lost) (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)
(2) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY PLAN
(7.13)
That
the presentation by the Chief Information Officer regarding the Information
Technology Strategy Plan, be received;
And
that IBM be engaged to develop an IT strategic plan for the Town of Markham
·
at a fixed cost
of $100,000
·
anticipated
duration of ten (10) weeks
·
By-law 143-2000
14 (1) (c) when the extension of an existing contract would prove beneficial
(Purchasing By-law)
And that an IT Committee be established,
composed of three Members of Council;
And that Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell,
Regional Councillor J. Jones, and Councillor S. Daurio be appointed;
And that this Committee also act as the
Steering Committee for the IT Strategic Project, reporting to the Finance &
Administrative Committee;
And further that the Town Clerk be directed
to prepare Terms of Reference for the Committee.
(3) PARTIAL RELEASE OF 1985 SITE PLAN
CONTROL
AGREEMENT WITH IBM CANADA
LIMITED -
GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE - PART
OF LOTS 5, 6 & 7
CONCESSION 8, MARKHAM (8.0) Weblink
That
a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary
partial release of a Site Plan Control Agreement between the Town and IBM
Canada Limited over lands legally described as Blocks 283 and 285, Plan
65M-3133, Blocks 150, 151 and 152, Plan 65M-3134 and Block 67, Plan 65M-3525,
in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
(By-law
2004-87)
(4) 1147389 ONTARIO LIMITED, TRUSTEE -
RELEASE AND
ABANDONMENT OF STORM SEWER,
SANITARY SEWER
AND WATERMAIN EASEMENT - LOT
66, PLAN 65M-3397 -
MARKHAM (8.1) Weblink
That
a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a release and
abandonment of a storm sewer, sanitary sewer and watermain easement over lands
legally described as Lot 66, Plan 65M-3397, in a form satisfactory to the Town
Solicitor.
(By-law
2004-88)
(5) PURCHASE OF SPONSORSHIP - THE KIDNEY
FOUNDATION RUBY GALA - MAY 15,
2004 (12.2.6) Weblink
That
Council purchase a table of 10 to the Kidney Foundation of Canada Ruby Gala on
Saturday, May 15, 2004 at the cost of $3,000 to be charged to account
840-8415840.
CARRIED
(6) SUPPLY, DELIVERY OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL
FUEL - 228-T-04 YORK REGION
BUYERS
CO-OPERATIVE CT-03-11 (7.12.1)
Weblink
That
the report entitled, Supply and Delivery of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel be
received;
And that Part
A of Tender 228-T-03, for the Supply and Delivery of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel,
York Region Buyers Co-operative CT-03-11 be split to exclude item 3 -Bio-Diesel and award items 1 and 2 to the
lowest acceptable bidder Shell Canada;
And that the award of item 3 of Part A of
Tender 228-T-03, for the Supply and Delivery of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel, York
Region Buyers Co-operative CT-03-11 to provide B20 Bio-Diesel Fuel be referred
to staff for a report back to the Finance and Administrative Committee on the
possibility of using plant-based fuel;
And
that Part B of Tender 228-T-03 for Gasoline and Diesel Fuel (excluding Bio-Diesel) purchased on
credit cards at area service stations be awarded to Petro Canada in their unit
price discount of 2.5 cents per litre;
And
that the term of the contract shall be for one (1) year commencing May 1, 2004
with an option to renew for two additional one year periods subject to
satisfactory performance and approval of the Region of York and the
participating members of the Co-op;
And
that the Director of Operations and Asset Management and the Director of
Financial and Client Services be authorized to extend the contract for an
additional two one year terms at a unit price to be mutually agreed upon with
the vendor and York Region;
And
further that funds are provided for within the following Operations
Department's Operating Accounts:
|
ACCOUNT NAME
|
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
|
BUDGET
|
|
Gasoline - Bulk Delivery
|
750 752 4300
|
$270,000.00
|
|
Diesel Fuel (excluding Bio-Diesel)
|
750 752 4302
|
$205,000.00
|
|
Total
|
|
$475,000.00
|
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That Clause (6), Report No. 22 be amended as
follows:
Paragraph 2
Insert the words "…to exclude item 3 -Bio-Diesel…" after
the words "…be split…";
Add the following as paragraph 3
"And
that the award of item 3 of Part A of Tender 228-T-03, for the Supply and
Delivery of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel, York Region Buyers Co-operative CT-03-11
to provide B20 Bio-Diesel Fuel be referred to staff for a report back to the
Finance and Administrative Committee on the possibility of using plant-based
fuel;"
Paragraph 4
Insert the words "…(excluding Bio-Diesel)…" after
the words "…Diesel Fuel…";
Paragraph 7
Insert the words "...(excluding
Bio-Diesel) in the chart after the words "Diesel Fuel" and delete the
figures "$220,000.00" and "$490,000.00" and substitute the
figures "205,000.00" and "$475,000.00" therefor.
CARRIED
(7) TENDER
AWARD 061-T-04 - 2004 ROAD
REHABILITATION PROGRAM (7.12.2) Weblink
That
the report for Road Rehabilitation be received;
And
that tender 061-T-04 for 2004 Road Rehabilitation Program be awarded to the
lowest priced and acceptable bidder, Furfari Paving in their unit prices for an
estimated annual amount of $3,925,792.55 inclusive of 7% GST ($3,779,033.80
inclusive of 3% GST) for a period of one year with an option to renew for an
additional year;
And
that blanket purchase order number B2 48 for Restoration of Concrete Curb &
Sidewalk, tender 016-T-02 in favour of Vidome Construction Ltd., (based on 2002
unit prices) be adjusted to a revised estimated annual amount of $1,535,739.70
inclusive of 7% GST ($1,478,329.29 inclusive of 3% GST);
And
that blanket purchase order number B3 51 for Interlocking Repairs to Various
Locations, tender 001-T-03 in favour of Cambium Site Contracting Inc., (based
on 2003 unit prices) be adjusted to a revised estimated annual amount of
$72,718.45 inclusive of 7% GST ($70,000.00 inclusive of 3% GST), for the
portion of the contract for works required under the 2004 road rehabilitation
program;
And
that the Director of Operations and Asset Management and the Director of
Financial & Client Services be authorized to reallocate funds between these
three (3) blanket purchase orders to a maximum of 20% of the estimated blanket
amount during the duration of the contract, to a combined annual total not to
exceed $1,106,850.10 inclusive of 7% GST ($1,065,472.40 inclusive of 3% GST);
And
that the Director of Operations and Asset Management and the Director of
Financial & Client Services be authorized to exercise the option to extend
contract 061-T-04 for a further one year, 2005 subject to budget approval and
agreement by Furfari to guarantee the 2004 unit prices submitted and their
satisfactory performance;
And
further that funding for the 2004 Road Rehabilitation program is provided for
in the Operations Departments 2003/2004 Capital budget accounts:
|
Year
|
Account
#
|
Account
Name
|
Budget
|
Spent
to Date
|
Budget
Available
|
|
2003
|
050 6150
5095 005
|
Asphalt
Resurfacing
|
$
4,000,000.00
|
$
3,315,870.95
|
|
|
2003
|
050 6150
5309 005
|
Secondary
Roadworks
|
$ 300,000.00
|
$ 156,765.81
|
|
|
2004
|
Project 228
|
Asphalt
Resurfacing
|
$
4,000,000.00
|
$
|
|
|
2004
|
Project 222
|
Secondary
Roadworks
|
$ 500,000.00
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
8,800,000.00
|
$
3,472,636.76
|
$
5,327,363.24
|
CARRIED
(8) 042-T-04 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TWELVE
(12)
VEHICLES (7.12.1) Weblink
That tender
042-T-04 for the Supply and Delivery of Twelve (12) Vehicles be split and
awarded to the following four lowest priced acceptable bidders totalling
$383,461.75 inclusive of 7% GST and 8% PST ($370,123.95 inclusive of 3% GST and
8% PST) as listed in Appendix “A”, and summarized below:
And that funds
for these vehicles are provided for in Fleet Operations’ 2003 Capital Budget
Account # 56 6150 5000 005 Corporate Fleet Replacement Program in the amount of
$441,000 (inclusive of 3% GST and 8% PST);
And that
$25,000 of the remaining $70,876.05 budget (inclusive of 3% GST and 8% PST)
will be applied to miscellaneous additional equipment for the 12 vehicles;
And that any
remaining budget in Fleet Operations’ 2003 Capital Budget account # 56 6150
5000 005 Corporate Fleet Replacement Program will be applied to the remaining
corporate fleet replacements as approved;
And further
that vehicles (#3340, 3351, 9095, 2192, 2193, 2181, 3345, 3371, 8048, 8049,
1263 and 3336) will be sold upon delivery of the new vehicles in accordance
with Purchasing By-law 143-2000, PART VII Disposal of Personal Property and
proceeds will be posted to account 890 890 9305 Proceeds from Sale of other
Fixed Assets; or if kept, the retention period and the purpose be defined and
they not become part of the permanent fleet complement;
And further that this approval be subject to additional information
being provided by staff regarding the vehicles described as #3340, 3351, 9095,
2192, 2193, 2181, 3345, 3371, 8048, 8049, 1263 and 3336, to Council at its
meeting on April 27, 2004. (distributed by email on April 21, 2004)
CARRIED
(9) 024-T-01 WATER METER INSTALLATION
NEW DEVELOPMENT - BLANKET
PURCHASE
ORDER INCREASE (7.12.1) Weblink
That
the report entitled "Water Meter Installation - New Development - Blanket
Purchase Order Increase" be received;
And
that Blanket Purchase Order B2 15 for Neptune Technology Group Canada Ltd. be
increased in a total amount of $82,390.00 inclusive of 7% GST ($79,310.00
inclusive of 0% GST) for the period April 1 to July 31, 2004.
(10) DRAFT LETTER TO PREMIER DALTON MCGUINTY
REGARDING DISTRICT ENERGY
& DISTRIBUTED POWER (13.7)
That the draft letter to Premier Dalton McGuinty regarding district
energy and distributed power be approved.
(11) APPROVAL OF DISPOSAL OF
DEACCESSIONED COLLECTIONS
(6.7)
That
the report entitled "Approval of Disposal of Deaccessioned
Collections" be received;
And
that Council approve the process for disposition of surplus collections as
outlined in this report;
And
that staff be directed to report to the next Finance and Administration Committee
meeting to confirm the details of ownership and disposition of the artefacts,
as well as the transfer of any funds associated with the sale of artefacts.
(12) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING – APRIL 19,
2004 (16.0)
CARRIED
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Mayor D.
Cousens vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti assumed the Chair.
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7(c) REPORT NO. 23 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Council consented to separate Clauses (3),
(5) and (6).
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That Report No. 23 - Development Services
Committee be received and adopted.
April 20, 2004
(1) COMMENTS ON DRAFT REGIONAL
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT (ROPA) NO. 43
- CENTRES AND CORRIDORS (13.4.6, 10.3) Weblink
That the staff report entitled
“Comments on Draft Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) No. 43 – Centres and
Corridors”, dated April 20, 2004, be received.
And that
Council endorse the general direction of Draft ROPA No. 43 – Centres and
Corridors to introduce new and refined Regional Official Plan policies to
provide, among other things:
·
an enhanced
emphasis on the Region’s desired urban structure;
·
increased clarity
and direction respecting Centres and Corridors including the provision that
local municipalities will determine Key Development Areas where infill and
intensification will occur over time; and
·
a long-term
density target of 2.5 FSI (Floor Space Index) for Regional Centres and Regional
Corridors over time.
And that Council request the Region of York
to incorporate further revisions to the scope of the Draft ROPA No. 43 –
Centres and Corridors to:
·
articulate and
emphasize the Region’s desired urban structure within the context of the
Region’s approach to Regional Structure and Growth Management;
·
clarify that the
long-term density target 2.5 FSI applies to Regional Centres and Key
Development Areas in Regional Corridors, as determined by the local
municipality and identified in local Official Plans, and to recognize that
achievement of the target may occur incrementally in phases over time, based on
the life cycle of existing development and improvements to transit and
transportation capacity; and
·
concurrently
address changes required to Chapter 6 of the Regional Official Plan (Regional
Infrastructure), to ensure integration and consistency of transit supportive land use and urban design
policies with infrastructure and transportation policies, in support of the
Region’s desired urban structure.
And further that Council endorse
this Staff report and submit it to the Region of York as the Town of Markham
comments on Draft ROPA No.43 – Centres and Corridors.
(2) RENAMING OF ALBERT STREET IN VICTORIA SQUARE
(10.14) Weblink
That a
by-law to rename Albert Street in the Victoria Square Community to Royal Albert
Street be considered by Council at its meeting on May 11, 2004;
And
That the Clerk be authorized to provide notice in accordance with notice By-law
2002-275 and that notice also be provided by one publication in the Markham
Economist and Sun.
CARRIED
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Deputy Mayor
F. Scarpitti vacated the Chair and Mayor D. Cousens assumed the Chair.
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(3) IOLE AND SANDRO CAPOGNA, PART OF LOT 16,
CONC. 9
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 9TH LINE AND MARKHAM BY-PASS
(FUTURE 16TH AVENUE), CORNELL COMMUNITY
REZONING AND SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS, PROPOSED
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION (SU.03-109620, ZA.03-109616 SC.03119493)
(10.5, 10.6) Weblink
That the record of the Public Meeting held on
July 7, 2003 with respect to the applications by Iole and Sandro Capogna for draft plan
approval and implementing zoning for a proposed plan of subdivision comprising
127 residential units and an automobile service station south of 16th
Avenue, east of 9th Line, be received;
And that the application to amend Zoning
By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 for a first phase comprising the automobile service
station block and one residential block, be approved, and the draft by-laws be
enacted;
And that the
Site Plan application (SC.3.119493) submitted by Iole and Sandro Capogna/Petro Canada for
the automobile service station block be
approved subject to the following conditions:
1. That the
Owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town;
2. That prior
to execution of the site plan agreement, the Owner shall submit final drawings,
and comply with all requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, to
the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;
3. That the site plan agreement include provisions for the payment by
the Owner of all applicable fees, recoveries, development charges, parkland
dedications and financial obligations related to applicable Developers Group
Agreements.
4. That the site plan agreement include provisions to ensure that the
recommendations of the approved noise impact study are implemented, and to
ensure no lighting spill-over.
5. That the site plan agreement include provision for the contribution
by the Owner of $5,000 towards the enhancement of landscaping on the west side of 9th Line opposite the proposed automobile
service station.
6. That site plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years
commencing April 20, 2004 in the event that the Owner does not enter into a
site plan agreement with the Town during that period.
7. That the owner obtain approval from the York Region Transportation
and Works Department for access to 9th Line and the Markham By-pass
(future 16th Avenue) prior to commencing any work on the site or
road allowance.
(By-laws 2004-89 and 2004-90)
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
(See following motion to amend which was Lost)
(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That Paragraph 3, Item 5 of Clause (3), Report No. 23 be amended to
delete the words "…in the west boulevard…" and substitute therefor
the words "…on the west side…" after the words "...enhancement
of landscaping...".
CARRIED
(Councillor J. Virgilio
abstained)
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That Paragraph 3 of Clause (3), Report No. 23 be amended by deleting
Item 5 in its entirety and the following be substituted therefor:
"That the site plan agreement include
provision for the Owner to be responsible for planting a row of trees in the
back yards of the residences on the west side of 9th Line opposite the proposed
automobile services station."
LOST
(Councillor J. Virgilio
abstained)
(4) IBRANS INVESTMENTS LTD., PHASE 1
5443, 5521 & 5565 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE EAST
WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT (SU 02 116539 (19TM-02012), ZA 02 116538)
(10.5, 10.7) Weblink
That the
Record of Public Meeting held on December 3, 2002, regarding the proposed draft
plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment applications (SU 02 116539
& ZA 02 116538) submitted by Ibrans
Investments Ltd. be received;
And that the first phase (133 units) of draft
plan of subdivision 19TM-02012 (SU 02 116539) located on the south side of
Major Mackenzie Drive East, east of McCowan Road, proposed by Ibrans
Investments Ltd., be draft approved, subject to the conditions outlined in
Appendix ‘A’ attached to the original Council minutes on file in the Office of
the Clerk;
And
that zoning by-law amendment application (ZA 02 116538) to amend By-laws
304-87, as amended, and 177-96, as amended, submitted by Ibrans Investments
Ltd., for lands located on the south side
of Major Mackenzie Drive East, east of McCowan Road, be approved as related to
the Phase 1 lands and the implementing Zoning By-laws attached as Appendix ‘B’,
attached to the original Council minutes on file in the Office of the Clerk, be
enacted;
And that the applicant provide to the Town the 30%
payment of the required subdivision processing fees in accordance with the
Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 170-2000);
And that water supply allocation for 133 units be
granted to Ibrans Investments Ltd., subject to written confirmation from the
Trustee of the Wismer Commons Developers’ Group that water supply has been made
available from the total allocation granted to the Wismer Commons Community by
the Town;
And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or
reallocate water supply allocation should the development not proceed in a
timely manner;
And that registration of Ibrans Investments Ltd.,
19TM-02012 Phase 1 in respect to interim sanitary capacity, sewage allocation
and water supply be subject to conditions listed in this report;
And that the Wismer Commons Development Phasing Plan be
updated to reflect the revision to the phasing of development as outlined in
the staff report dated April 20, 2004, and further;
And that the Region of York be advised of the sewage
and water supply allocation for this development.
(By-laws 2004-91 and 2004-92)
CARRIED
(5) CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION/
JENNORA LIMITED, CORNELL COMMUNITY
NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 407 WEST OF REESOR ROAD
CONVEYANCE OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BLOCK (SU 03109544)
(10.7) Weblink
Council consented to a separation of the question.
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the staff
report dated April 20, 2004 entitled “Cornell Rouge Development
Corporation/Jennora Inc., Conveyance of Stormwater Management Block, North Side
of Highway 407, West of Reesor Road” be received;
And that the staff memorandum providing additional information on the
potential for storm water management ponds to be located outside the urban
boundaries be received;
And that a
by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a development
agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor with Cornell Rouge
Development Corporation for the developer to construct stormwater management
facilities on the lands denoted on Figure 4 of the staff report;
And that,
subject to execution of the development agreement, a by-law be enacted
authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer/Deed of Land, in a form
satisfactory to the Town Solicitor for the lands denoted on Figure 4 of the
staff report, from Jennora Inc. to the Town of Markham for consideration of a
nominal fee.
(By-law 2004-93)
CARRIED
(See following Recorded Vote)
(9:4)
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor J.
Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik,
Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (9)
NAYS: Regional
Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B.
O'Donnell, Councillor E. Shapero. (4)
Moved by
Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the matter of the Owner of the lands adjoining the stormwater
management facility being permitted the right to construct a future road
crossing over the stormwater management parcel to be conveyed to the Town,
subject to the necessary design and environmental approvals by the Town and the
TRCA, be deferred and referred to the Development Services Committee;
And that the staff memorandum providing additional information on the
potential for storm water management ponds to be located outside the urban
boundaries be received.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
(See following Recorded Vote)
(11:2)
Moved by
Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That Clause (5), Report No. 23 be
amended to delete paragraph 4 in its entirety and the following paragraphs be
substituted therefor:
"And that the matter of the
Owner of the lands adjoining the stormwater management facility being permitted
the right to construct a future road crossing over the stormwater management
parcel to be conveyed to the Town, subject to the necessary design and
environmental approvals by the Town and the TRCA, be deferred and referred to
the Development Services Committee;
And that the staff memorandum
providing additional information on the potential for storm water management ponds
to be located outside the urban boundaries be received."
CARRIED
(See following
Recorded Vote) (11:2)
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 J. Webster,
Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)
NAYS: Councillor
G. McKelvey, Councillor D. Horchik. (2)
(6) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – APRIL 20,
2004 (16.0)
6. COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
DECISION (A/35/03)
ROSE AND FIRKIN,
UNIONVILLE (10.12)
That
the staff memo dated April 20, 2004, and two submissions from Richard Talbot,
Unionville Villagers Association, dated April 16, 2004 and April 20, 2004, with
respect to minor variance application A/35/03 for the Rose and Firkin, 175 Main
Street, Unionville, be received;
And
that the deputations by Greg McCormick, Unionville BIA; Amar Bannerjee,
resident of Victoria Avenue; Karen Davies, Unionville BIA; Richard Talbot,
Unionville Villagers Association; and Frank Mauro and other owners, be
received;
And that the
Site Plan application (SC 03 117540) submitted by Main Street Unionville
Holdings Inc., owner of 175 Main Street Unionville, for a rear roof-top patio be approved, upon Minor Variance A/35/03
coming into effect, subject to the
following conditions:
That the applicant enter
into an amendment to the existing site plan agreement to address the necessary
design changes to the site plan and elevation drawings to the satisfaction of
the Commissioner of Development Services, and to incorporate the following
requirements:
1. The use of musical instrument or other
mechanical or electrical music equipment or speakers are prohibited on the
rooftop patio.
2. The rear rooftop patio will be closed at
10:30 pm each night from Sunday to Thursday, and at 11:00 pm each Friday and
Saturday night, and this will be reflected in the site plan agreement and the
conditions for the Liquor License.
3. The windows on the second floor are to be
made inoperable so they cannot open, to prevent noise transmission.
4. The door leading from the rooftop patio to
the interior restaurant is to e equipped with a self-closing device to keep the
door in the closed position.
5. Any umbrellas to be used on the outdoor patio
are to be plain in design without advertising on them.
6. No banners, flags, or forms of advertising of
any kind are to be placed on the outdoor patio, or on the guards and railings
to the rear rooftop patio.
7. All exterior lighting to conform with the
Unionville Heritage Conservation District Plan and red rope lighting to be
removed.
8. Decorative glass be installed inside the
railing and shrubbery be placed within the patio, as determined appropriate by
staff for noise abatement purposes.
9. The colour of the patio railing be changed to
a more neutral heritage colour, as determined by staff;
And
that the following conditions from the Unionville Villagers Association, as
amended, be approved and included, subject to the withdrawal of objections:
10. All
noise abatement installation to be approved by qualified Sound Engineer.
11. All
exterior design features to be reviewed with The Architectural Sub-Committee of
Heritage Markham (with BIA, UVA and the residents being invited to attend).
12. No
further expansions of either the pub or the patios are to be permitted as per
the existing By-law on extensions, excluding the current site plan
applications.
13. These
conditions are to apply to all future owners and tenants.
14. All
the above items to be reflected in the site plan agreement and in the
conditions for the Liquor License;
And that the owner shall submit final
drawings and comply with all requirements of the Town and authorized public
agencies to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;
And
that the site plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years
commencing April 20, 2004 in the event that the Owner does not enter into a
site plan agreement with the Town during that period.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained
- Item 6)
Moved by
Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Clause (6), Report No. 23 (Item No. 6 - Committee
of Adjustment decision for the Rose and Firkin, 175 Main Street Unionville) be amended to include the
following as paragraph 5:
"And that the following conditions from the Unionville Villagers
Association, as amended, be approved and included, subject to the withdrawal of
objections:
10. All
noise abatement installation to be approved by qualified Sound Engineer.
11. All
exterior design features to be reviewed with The Architectural Sub-Committee of
Heritage Markham (with BIA, UVA and the residents being invited to attend).
12. No
further expansions of either the pub or the patios are to be permitted as per
the existing By-law on extensions, excluding the current site plan
applications.
13. These
conditions are to apply to all future owners and tenants.
14. All
the above items to be reflected in the site plan agreement and in the
conditions for the Liquor License;"
CARRIED
8. MOTIONS
Council
consented to add Motion (1).
(1) LORNA
JACKSON AWARD (12.2.6)
Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the congratulations of Council be extended to Barbara Nanninga on
recently being awarded the Lorna Jackson Award in recognition of her
considerable contribution within municipal government.
CARRIED
(2/3rd vote to consider was
required and obtained)
9. COMMUNICATIONS
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
55-2004 City
of Vaughan - Forwarding a resolution regarding the fair and equitable
distribution of Federal Gas Tax, GST and PST with municipalities. (13.5.2)
56-2004 Town
of Newmarket - Forwarding a resolution regarding the remittance and restriction
of Federal Gas Tax to municipalities. (13.5.2)
57-2004 The
Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding a resolution in support of the
Jewish community that has suffered from expressions of hatred in York Region
and the City of Toronto. (13.4)
58-2004 Markham
Hydro Distribution Inc. - advising that their Board of Directors approved a
cash donation of $100,000 to the proposed YMCA campus in Markham. (13.7) weblink
Referred to all Members of Council
59-2004 Liquor
Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission
Municipal Information Form for Unionville Arms Pub & Grill, 193 Main Street
Unionville (outdoor) (3.21)
60-2004 Liquor
Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission
Municipal Information Form for Terra Trattoria Restaurant, 8199 Yonge Street
(outdoor) (3.21)
61-2004 Liquor
Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission
Municipal Information Form for Jakes on Main Pub & Grille, 202 Main Street
Unionville (indoor and outdoor) (3.21)
62-2004 Liquor
Licence Application (Eun Young Teri Hwang, Owner, Too Good Café, 142 Main
Street Unionville) - Forwarding a request for approval to temporarily extend
the Café’s operating area during the Unionville Village Festival being held
from June 4 to 6, 2004 to facilitate the temporary extension of liquor license
by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. (3.21)
CARRIED
10. PROCLAMATION
(1) PROCLAMATIONS
(3.4)
Moved by
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the
following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:
- May, 2004 -
Daisy of Hope Month
- May 3 to 10,
2004 - Mental Health Week.
- June 13 to
19, 2004 - Thornhill Seniors Week.
- July 9 to
11, 2004 - Ontario Family Fishing Weekend.
CARRIED
11. BY-LAWS
Council
consented to separate By-laws 2004-89, 2004-90 and 2004-111.
Moved by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That By-laws
2004-86 to 2004-88 and 2004-91 to 2004-110 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2004-86 A by-law to authorize the execution of the conveyance to Amber
Plain Investments Limited, for lands legally described as Block 2, Plan
65M-3490.
(Committee of the Whole Motion - April 27, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-87 A by-law to authorize the execution of the partial release of a
Site Plan Control Agreement between the Town and IBM Canada Limited over lands
legally described as Blocks 283 and 285, Plan 65M-3133, Blocks 150, 151 and
152, Plan 65M-3134 and Block 67, Plan 65M-3525.
(Clause 3, Report No. 22, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-88 A by-law to authorize the execution of a release and
abandonment of a storm sewer, sanitary sewer and watermain easement over lands
legally described as Lot 66, Plan 65M-3397.
(Clause 4, Report No. 22, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-89 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Iole and
Sandro Capogna, Part of Lot 16, Concession 9, southeast corner of 9th
Line & Markham By-pass (Future 16th Avenue), Cornell Community -
To delete the subject lands from Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, so that it
may be incorporated into Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended to accommodate a
proposed plan of subdivision comprising 127 residential units and an automobile
service station.)
(Clause 3, Report No. 23, 2004)
(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)
BY-LAW 2004-90 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Iole and
Sandro Capogna, Part of Lot 16, Concession 9, southeast corner of 9th
Line & Markham By-pass (Future 16th Avenue), Cornell Community -
To accommodate a proposed plan of subdivision comprising 127 residential units
and an automobile service station.)
(Clause 3, Report No. 23, 2004)
(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)
BY-LAW 2004-91 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Ibrans
Investments Ltd., 19TM-02012, Phase 1, 5443, 5521 & 5565 Major Mackenzie
Drive East - To delete the subject lands from Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended,
so that it may be incorporated into Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended to permit
the development of a draft plan of subdivision comprising 133 single detached
and semi-detached dwellings.)
(Clause 4, Report No. 23, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-92 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Ibrans
Investments Ltd., 19TM-02012, Phase 1, 5443, 5521 & 5565 Major Mackenzie
Drive East - To permit the development of a draft plan of subdivision
comprising 133 single detached and semi-detached dwellings.)
(Clause 4, Report No. 23, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-93 A by-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement
between the Town, Cornell Rouge Development Corporation and Jennora Limited to
permit the construction of a stormwater management facility and related
appurtenances on lands north of Highway 407 west of Reesor Road, Markham
(Cornell Community).
(Clause 5, Report No. 23, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-94 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Andrin
Kennedy Homes, northeast corner of Kennedy Road and Castan Avenue - To remove
the (H) Hold provision to permit the registration of 55 residential condominium
units, 8 of which are zoned to permit commercial uses on the first floor.
BY-LAW 2004-95 A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest - The Blacksmith House, 7401 Reesor Road.
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2003)
BY-LAW 2004-96 A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest - Cedarena, 7373 Reesor Road.
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2003)
BY-LAW 2004-97 A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest - The Christian Reesor Homestead, 9035 Reesor
Road.
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2003)
BY-LAW 2004-98 A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest - The David Whaley House, 7218 Reesor Road.
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2003)
BY-LAW 2004-99 A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest - The George Miller Tenant House, 7551 Reesor
Road.
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2003)
BY-LAW 2004-100 A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest - The John Wurtz House, 8847 Reesor Road.
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2003)
BY-LAW 2004-101 A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest - The Moses Clendenen House, 9829 9th
Line.
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2003)
BY-LAW 2004-102 A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest - The Peter Reesor Homestead, 7273 14th
Avenue.
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2003)
BY-LAW 2004-103 A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest - The Reesor Pioneer Cemetery, Lot 14,
Concession 10.
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2003)
BY-LAW 2004-104 A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest - The Reesor Tenant House, 7632 Highway No. 7.
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2003)
BY-LAW 2004-105 A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest - The Samuel Irving House, 9529 Reesor Road.
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2003)
BY-LAW 2004-106 A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest - The Samuel Reesor Homestead, 7450 Reesor
Road.
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2003)
BY-LAW 2004-107 A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest - The Tran House and Barn, 7914 14th
Avenue.
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2003)
BY-LAW 2004-108 A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest - The William Lapp House, 9399 Reesor Road.
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2003)
BY-LAW 2004-109 A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest - The Wurtz Family Cemetery, north of Highway
No. 7, east side of Reesor Road, Part of Lot 12, Concession 10.
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2003)
BY-LAW 2004-110 A by-law to designate a property as being of Historic and/or
Architectural Value or Interest - Daniels-Fairty House, 7060 Markham Road.
(Clause 3, Report No. 9, 2004)
CARRIED
Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That Council recess into Committee of the
Whole.
CARRIED
2. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE -
cont'd
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
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:
(6) 2004
ADVISORY COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS (16.24)
Achievement and Civic Recognition
Awards (ACRA)
That the following Members of Council be
appointed to the Achievement and Civic Recognition Awards (ACRA) Committee:
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Councillor G. McKelvey
Councillor K. Usman
And that Councillor O'Donnell contact
previous members to determine their interest in participating;
And that the Committee be charged with the
task of reviewing the Terms of Reference;
And that funding be designated to assist this
Committee in producing the event;
And that staff be directed to advertise in
the newspaper for six (6) members of the public: one member from Markham,
Unionville, Thornhill and Milliken, one member representing Thornhill/Milliken
and one member representing Markham/Unionville;
And that the Chief Administrative Officer
appoint a staff liaison;
Advisory Committee on
Accessibility
That the following nine (9) persons be
appointed to the Advisory Committee on Accessibility:
Vito Bigioni term
to expire November 30, 2006
Bill Broger (Participation House) term
to expire November 30, 2006
Robert Hunn term
to expire November 30, 2006
Suresh (Sam) Jhangiani (Canadian Hearing
Society) term to expire November 30,
2006
Sharon Prasow term
to expire November 30, 2006
Carole Robertson (National Federation of the
Blind) term to expire November 30, 2006
Sherry Setnyk term
to expire November 30, 2006
Martha Shultz term
to expire November 30, 2006
John White term
to expire November 30, 2006
Canada Day Committee
That the resignation of Kamini Bacchus from
the Canada Day Committee be received with regret and a letter of appreciation
forwarded;
Community Issues Committee
That the following six (6) persons be
appointed to the Community Issues Committee:
John Holosko term
to expire November 30, 2004
Ian Johnston term
to expire November 30, 2004
Timothy Armstrong term
to expire November 30, 2005
Debbie Reynolds term
to expire November 30, 2005
Ted Chisholm term
to expire November 30, 2006
Adrian Smith term
to expire November 30, 2006
Markham Conservation Committee
That the following five (5) persons be
appointed to the Markham Conservation Committee:
Jean-Pierre Bombardier Term
to expire November 30, 2006
Shaoneng (River) He Term
to expire November 30, 2006
Brent Mersey Term
to expire November 30, 2006
Krista Olins Term
to expire November 30, 2006
Lindsay Turko Term
to expire November 30, 2006
Property Standards Committee
That the following five (5)
persons be appointed to the Property Standards Committee:
Wafik Abadir Term
to expire November 30, 2006
Allister Andrews Term
to expire November 30, 2006
Chip Au Term
to expire November 30, 2006
Gordon MacRae Term
to expire November 30, 2006
Wayne Smith Term
to expire November 30, 2006
(7) 2004
GRANTS SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (16.24)
Grants Subcommittee
That a Grants Subcommittee be
established;
And that the following Members of
Council be appointed to the Grants Subcommittee:
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Councillor A. Chiu
(8) INNOVATION
SYNERGY CENTRE IN MARKHAM (ISCM)
GOVERNANCE (16.24) weblink
That the report entitled “Innovation Synergy
Centre in Markham (ISCM) Governance” be received,
And that the 11 nominees for the 11-person
ISCM Board of Directors be confirmed by Council to serve a one-year term
(renewable) to commence in May 2004:
Don Cousens
(Co-Chair of ISCM) Mayor,
Town of Markham
Stan Shapson
(Co-Chair of ISCM) VP,
York University
Bill O’Donnell Markham
Regional Councillor
Theodore
Peridis Prof.
of Strategic Planning, Schulich School
Robert
Prince Dean
of School of Engineering, York University
Margot
Montgomery Director
General, NRC
Harold
Brathwaite Seneca
College of Applied Arts & Technology
Mark Usher Knowledge
Based Industry, RBC Royal Bank
Bob
Glandfield President
and CEO, ISCM
Ron Smith Retired
CEO of technology firms, consultant
Terry Graham Independent
entrepreneur, angel investor
(9) COUNCIL'S
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
2004 TO 2006 (16.0) weblink
That consideration of Council's
strategic priorities for 2004 to 2006 be referred to the May 11, 2004 Committee
of the Whole meeting as the first item on the agenda;
And that any specific comments or
concerns be forwarded to the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer prior
to this meeting.
(10) LICENSING HEARING
"MACHEALTH CENTRE"
115 APPLE CREEK BOULEVARD, UNIT 1, MARKHAM (2.0)
That the following recommendation of the
Markham Licensing Committee be adopted and confirmed:
1. The suspension of the license to own and
operate a complementary health care establishment by 1173240 and the Applicant
at 115 Apple Creek Boulevard, Unit # 1 (MacHealth Centre) be confirmed;
2. The license to own and operate a
complementary health care establishment by 1173240 and the Applicant at
115 Apple Creek Boulevard, Unit # 1 (MacHealth Centre) be revoked;
3. Pursuant to section 25(1) of the Statutory
Powers Act, this decision not be stayed by any appeal of this decision that may
be instituted in the courts.
(11) COMMISSIONERS' REMUNERATION (11.0)
That the report from the Chief Administrative
Officer with respect to Commissioners' remuneration, be received.
(12) YORK
REGION - APRIL 19, 2004 (5.1)
That the correspondence dated April 19, 2004
from the Region of York advising of Regional Council's decision to support
Markham's 3-Stream waste collection system as a Regional pilot; to request
Markham to pay 50% of the Region's additional costs until the Bales Drive
facility is operational; and directing staff to negotiate a lower tipping fee
with the City of Toronto, be received.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole
be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
11. BY-LAWS - cont'd
Moved by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That By-law
2004-111 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2004-111 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of
April 27, 2004.
(Council Meeting No. 10, 2004)
CARRIED
12. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the
meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
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SHEILA
BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK DON
COUSENS, MAYOR
(Signed)