2005-05-24

COUNCIL MINUTES  Council Chamber, Civic Centre

 

(Canada Room)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

ROLL CALL

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. (12)

 

Regrets

Mayor D. Cousens (1)

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole to discuss the following:

 

(1)     Establishing a Paid Parking Programme in the Town of Markham (10.0, 2.17)

(2)     McCowan Road Fence Replacement (5.10)

(3)     Regional Maintenance & Reconstruction Work Noise By-Law Exemption & Road Closure (5.6)

(4)     Loblaw Properties Limited, 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive East, in the West Cathedral Community, Official Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendments to Permit a Large Format Retail Plaza (Op 04 010924, Za 04 010910) (10.3, 10.5) 

(5)     Sarena Properties Limited, 197 And 199 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill Temporary Use Zoning By-Law Amendments to Permit Open Storage of Vehicles (10.5)

(6)     Licensing Hearing -"Holistic Health Centre", 190 Don Park Road, Unit 4, Markham (2.0)

(7)     Licensing Hearing - "Spring Green Health Centre", 4510 Steeles Avenue East, Unit 3, Markham (2.0)

(8)     Licensing Hearing - "California Golden Spa", 3075 14^th Avenue, Unit 2, Markham (2.0)

(9)     2005 Advisory Committee/Board Appointments (16.24)

 

CARRIED

 

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on May 24, 2005 at 7:04 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre.  Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti presided.

 

 

(Council Chambers)

COUNCIL

 

ROLL CALL

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. (12)

 

Regrets

Mayor D. Cousens (1)

 

 

STAFF

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

S. Birrell, Town Clerk

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

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Clause (4), Report No. 19, the proposed development in the West Cathedral Community, by nature of representing the principal of Barrowcrest Development Inc. at 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive, 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 A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole and the Chairman report.

 

CARRIED

 

Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti reported the following motions passed at the Committee of the Whole meeting:

 

(1)        ESTABLISHING A PAID PARKING PROGRAMME
        IN THE TOWN OF MARKHAM (10.0, 2.17)     Report   1

 

That the memorandum dated May 19, 2005 from Reachel O. Knight and Ralph Bond, BA Group Transportation Consultants, addressing concerns expressed by Development Services Committee on May 17, 2005, be received;

 

And that the report dated May 24, 2005, entitled ‘Establishing a Paid Parking Programme in the Town of Markham’ be received;

 

And that Council endorse in principle the establishment of a Paid Parking Programme in the Town of Markham based on the mandate, roles, responsibilities and  administrative procedures as attached as Appendix A to this report;

 

And that Council endorse in principle the installation of on-street metering on selected streets in the Ferrier Road, Allstate Parkway and Markham Centre areas to regulate parking use;

 

And that staff be authorized to hold a public information meeting or meetings with the area stakeholders prior to bringing forward for Council adoption, a parking by-law amendment and geographic location schedule to bring on-street parking regulations into full force and effect;

 

And that Council endorse the financial analysis attached as Appendix B to this report as the basis for installing and operating the on-street metering;

 

And that the Town hire two (2) Provincial Offences Officer I’s on a one (1) year contract basis with 25% of the cost allocated to the Paid Parking programme;

 

And that the start-up capital investments of approximately $258,380 as identified in Appendix B, page 21, in the first year to fund the commencement of on-street metering operations be provided from the Life Cycle Replacement & Capital reserve on a cost recovery basis from parking revenues;

 

And that staff be authorized to issue the Request for Proposals and subsequently report back to Council on the procurement of the capital equipment and third party services required to implement on-street metering.

 

 

(2)        MCCOWAN ROAD FENCE REPLACEMENT (5.10)     Report

 

That the report titled ‘McCowan Road Fence Replacement’ be received;

 

And that the Ward Councillor and representatives from the Operations and Asset Management Department select the design and materials to be used for the replacement fences, in consultation with the affected homeowners;

 

And that Operations and Asset Management staff present the selected design option, including the estimated cost of construction, at a future meeting of Council to obtain approval to proceed with the fence replacement project;

 

And that the new replacement non-concrete fences be constructed on private property, where possible, at no cost to the property owner and that the replacement fences become the responsibility of the individual property owners;

 

And that the Town require each homeowner to enter into a formal agreement (undertaking) with the Town for the new replacement fences, that will include specific clauses to address the homeowner’s responsibility for all future maintenance and replacement costs for the new fences;

 

And that Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell and/or Senior Management assist the Operations Department in soliciting financial contributions from the Region of York towards the replacement of these fences;

 

And that approval for the replacement eight foot fence height be approved notwithstanding the 6 foot height restriction contained in the Town's Fence By-law No. 277-97, as amended;

 

And that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to negotiate a price with the current contractor for the Markham Beautification Fence Replacement Program.

 

 

(3)        REGIONAL MAINTENANCE AND RECONSTRUCTION WORK
            NOISE BY-LAW EXEMPTION AND ROAD CLOSURE (5.6)  Report 

 

That the updated report entitled “Regional Maintenance and Reconstruction Work Noise By-law Exemption and Road Closure”, dated May 24, 2005 be received;

 

And that the Region of York be granted exemptions to the Town’s Noise Control By-law # 2003-137 as follows;

 

Hwy 7 between Kennedy Road and Markham Road

 - to facilitate resurfacing operations and reduce the duration of traffic impact

• August 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005
• Exemption from 1900 hours to 0700 hours Monday night to Friday morning
• subject to;
• restricting construction activities during the morning rush hour (0700 hours to 0900 hours);
• restricting nightime works to commercial areas (Kennedy Road to McCowan Road and McPhillips Avenue to Markham Road);
• The Region implementing a traffic management plan;
• The Region implementing a communication plan to advise motorists, businesses and residents;
• the work to be carried out during the above hours shall be restricted to asphalt grinding, asphalt stabilization and paving;


• noise levels emitting from the sight must meet Ministry of Environment Guidelines and Town By-Law 2003-137 (maximum 85 decibels);
• floodlighting must be adequately shielded to minimize light pollution;
• the Town has the right to rescind the exemption if the Region or its contractor fail to comply with the above conditions.

 

Warden Avenue between Highway 407 and Apple Creek Boulevard

- to expedite the road reconstruction and reduce the duration of traffic impact

• June 1, 2005 to November 30, 2005
• Exemption from 1900 hours to 0700 hours Monday night to Friday morning.
• Subject to;
• Region implementing a traffic management plan
• Region implementing a communication plan to advise motorists, businesses and residents
• the work to be carried out during the above hours shall be restricted to asphalt grinding, paving and sewer construction;
• noise levels emitting from the sight must meet Ministry of Environment Guidelines and Town By-Law 2003-137 (maximum 85 decibels);
• floodlighting must be adequately shielded to minimize light pollution;
• the Town has the right to rescind the exemption if the Region or its contractor fail to comply with the above conditions.

 

16^th Avenue west of Shorthill Avenue

- to expedite road reconstruction operations and reduce duration of the road closure and impact on traffic

• June 1, to June 30, 2005 for two weeks. Exact dates to be finalized by the Region
• Exemption from 1900 hours to 2200 hours Monday night to Thursday night.
• Subject to;
• Region implementing a traffic management plan
• Region implementing a communication plan to advise emergency services departments, motorists, businesses and abutting residents
• noise levels emitting from the sight must meet Ministry of Environment Guidelines and Town By-Law 2003-137 (maximum 85 decibels);
• floodlighting must be adequately shielded to minimize light pollution;
• the Town has the right to rescind the exemption if the Region or its contractor fail to comply with the above conditions.

 

16^th Avenue Phase II Sewer between Stone Mason Drive and Woodbine Avenue

- to amend the exemption approved by Markham Council on of January 28, 2003

 

(a) Shaft Locations

                        Location 1 - North side 16th Ave. opposite Longwater Chase (east)

Location 2 - South side 16th Ave. between Warden Avenue & Lockbridge Ave.

Location 3 - North side 16th Ave. between Woodbine Ave. & Rodick Road

            Exemption:

1900 Hours to 2300 Hours Monday to Friday from May 16, 2005 to August 31 2007 for shaft excavation and construction.

 

(b) Shaft Locations

                        Location 4 - North side 16th Ave. opposite Stone Mason Drive

Location 5 - North East corner of Kennedy road and 16th Ave.

            Exemption:

1900 Hours to 0200 Hours Monday to Saturday from May 16, 2005 to August 31 2007 for shaft excavation and tunneling

0200 Hours to 0700 Hours Monday to Saturday from October 5, 2004 to August 31 2007 for maintenance

- The above exemptions be subject to conditions listed in January 28, 2003 Markham Council resolution;

 

And that Mr. K. Schipper, Commissioner of Works, Region of York, be advised accordingly;

 

And that Council further restrict the maintenance and reconstruction operations subject to non compliance with the conditions set out in the legislation;

 

And that staff report back regarding details of the Highway 7 operations.

 

 

(4)        LOBLAW PROPERTIES LIMITED
            2938 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE EAST, IN THE WEST
            CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY, OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
            BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT A LARGE  FORMAT
            RETAIL PLAZA (OP 04 010924, ZA 04 010910) (10.3, 10.5)  Report    Minutes

 

That the letter dated May 19, 2005 from Mr. Steven Zakem of Aird and Berlis, requesting deferral of the applications submitted by Loblaw Properties Limited for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a large format retail plaza development at 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive East in the West Cathedral Community to the June 14, 2005 Committee of the Whole meeting, be received and the deferral be approved;

 

And that Loblaw Properties Limited be requested to consult with Town staff as soon as possible regarding any emerging changes.

 

 

(5)        SARENA PROPERTIES LIMITED
            197 AND 199 LANGSTAFF ROAD EAST, THORNHILL
            TEMPORARY USE ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO
            PERMIT OPEN STORAGE OF VEHICLES (10.5)     Report

 

That the staff report entitled “Application for Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit the Open Storage of Vehicles, Sarena Properties Ltd., 197 and 199 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ZA 04-028777”, be received;

 

And that the application as submitted by Sarena Properties Limited (ZA 04 – 028777), be refused for the reasons set out in this report;

 

And that By-law Enforcement staff take all necessary action to ensure the property is brought into conformity with the existing zoning;

 

And that staff take all necessary action to have the Ontario Municipal Board appeal dismissed.

 

 

(6)        LICENSING HEARING
            "HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTRE"
            190 DON PARK ROAD, UNIT 4, MARKHAM (2.0)

 

That the following recommendation of the Markham Licensing Committee be adopted and confirmed:

 

         1)      That the applicant's licence renewal for the year of 2005 to own and operate a Complementary Healthcare Establishment known as “Holistic Health Centre”, at 190 Don Park Road, Unit 4, Markham, Ontario, be denied pursuant to By-law 2002-292, A By-law Respecting the Licensing and Inspecting of Body-rub Parlours and Attendants and Complementary Health Care ServiceProviders and Attendants;

 

         2)      And that pursuant to section 25(1) of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, this decision not be stayed by any appeal of this decision that may be instituted in the courts.

 

 

(7)        LICENSING HEARING
            "SPRING GREEN HEALTH CENTRE"
            4510 STEELES AVENUE EAST, UNIT 3, MARKHAM (2.0)

 

That the following recommendation of the Markham Licensing Committee be adopted and confirmed:

 

         "1)     That the applicant's renewal application for a 2005 licence to own and operate a Complementary Healthcare Establishment known as “Spring Green Health Center”, at 4510 Steeles Avenue East, Unit 3, Markham, Ontario, be denied pursuant to By-law 2002-292.

 

         2)      And that pursuant to section 25(1) of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, this decision not be stayed by any appeal of this decision that may be instituted in the courts."

 

(8)        LICENSING HEARING
            "CALIFORNIA GOLDEN SPA"
            3075 14^TH AVENUE, UNIT 2, MARKHAM (2.0)

 

That the following recommendation of the Markham Licensing Committee be adopted and confirmed:

 

         1)      That the applicant's renewal application for a 2005 licence to own and operate a Complimentary Healthcare establishment known as “California Golden Spa”, at 3075 14 Ave, Unit 2, Markham, Ontario be approved subject to the following condition:

-         That, if any charges for non-compliance with By-law 2002-292 or any other Act or municipal By-law are laid against the owner, the  establishment or any employees of the establishment, the licence be suspended immediately until such time that a hearing can be held;

 

         2)      And that pursuant to section 25(1) of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, this decision not be stayed by any appeal of this decision that may be instituted in the courts.

 

 

(9)        2005 ADVISORY COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS (16.24)

 

Heintzman House Community Centre Board

That Patrick Chamandy be appointed to the Heintzman House Community Centre Board for a term to expire December 31, 2005;

 

Markham Centre Advisory Committee

That Vito Bigioni be appointed as the Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility representative on the Markham Centre Advisory Committee;

 

Property Standards Committee

That Lawrence Cotton be appointed as the Thornhill representative on the Property Standards Committee for a term to expire November 30, 2006.

 

 

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
            - MAY 10, 2005

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 10, 2005, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         PRESENTATIONS

 

(1)        MARKHAM MUSEUM BOARD TED SCAYSBROOK
            MEMORIAL AWARD - DON REESOR (12.2.6)

 

Council presented the Markham Museum Board Ted Scaysbrook Memorial Award to Mr. Don Reesor for his outstanding volunteer work and to recognize him as a major contributor to the Markham Museum.  Gunter Langhorst, Chair, Markham Museum recognized Mr. Reesor and introduced former recipients of the Award who were in attendance.

 

 

(2)        AWARD OF THE LIFESAVING SOCIETY
            DAVID W. PRETTY CUP TO THE
            TOWN OF MARKHAM AQUATIC STAFF (6.4 & 12.2.6)

 

Council acknowledged the following Aquatic staff of the Recreation Services Department for their contributions to the Town of Markham in winning the Lifesaving Society Ontario Branch's David W. Pretty Cup for the tenth consecutive year:

- Lisa Young

- Sheri Krauss

- Susan Bennett

- Janice Carroll

- Karen Carlin

- Barbara Smith-Dorland

- Kerry Wakefield

 

(3)        BLACK ICE SYNCHRONIZED SENIOR SKATING TEAM (12.2.6)

 

Council recognized the following Members of the Black Ice Synchronized Senior Skating Team for their achievement in placing sixth at the International Skating Union World Synchronized Skating Championships in Sweden.  Robin Findlay and Amy Ross were in attendance representing the Team.

 

Sarah Buckler

Robin Findlay

Mary-Katherine Phelps

Megan Molloy

Megan Gratopp

Meaghan Garvie

Lesley Robb

Heather Houston

Georgia Sapounas

Erin Weinkauf

Daniella Timberlake

Claire Easton

Charlene Hodges

Brittany Cryder

Bonnie Thompson

Ashley Canini

Ashleigh McIndoe

Amy Ross

Amber Lapienis

Allison Held

Alexandra Matsui

 

 

 

5.         DELEGATIONS

 

(1)        Don Hutchinson, Legacy Community Ratepayers Association, extending thanks to Council, Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services and his staff, Councillor J. Webster, and the Minto Markham Partnership for hearing and responding to the concerns of residents regarding the proposed development at the northwest corner of Rouge Bank Drive and 9^th Line. (10.3 & 10.5) (Clause (6), Report No. 19)

 

6(a)      REPORT NO. 18 - GENERAL COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (11), (16) and (17).

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That Report No. 18 - General Committee be received and adopted.

 

May 16, 2005

 

(1)        CONCRETE FENCE – EAST SIDE OF MCCOWAN
            ROAD, SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 7 (5.10)

 

That the presentation by Councillor G. McKelvey and Mr. Fred Soukoreff, resident, regarding the state of the concrete fence on the east side of McCowan Road, south of Highway 7, be received;

 

And that staff be directed to take down the concrete fence immediately to protect the residents in the short term; and where necessary, erect a temporary fence that would satisfy the Pool Enclosure By-Law;

 

And that staff be requested to prepare a report for Council consideration, as soon as possible, regarding fence replacement options in this location for the long term.

 

 

(2)        2005 TAX RATES & LEVY BY-LAW (7.3)    Report   1

 

That a by-law to provide for the mailing of notices requesting payment of taxes for the year 2005 and for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling $408,041,784 required by the Town of Markham Regional Municipality of York, Boards of Education, and the Business Improvement Areas as set out in the following manner, be approved:

Town of Markham:                               $ 82,638,513

Region of York                         $162,136,832

School Boards                                      $162,957,367

Old Markham Village BIA                    $      167,595

Unionville BIA                          $      141,477

                                                            $408,041,784

(By-law 2005-141)

 

 

(3)        UPDATE ON TOWN OF MARKHAM 2004-2005 
            CLEAN AIR COMMITMENTS (5.7)    Report

 

That the staff report entitled “Update on Town of Markham 2004-2005 Clean Air Commitments”, dated May 16, 2005, be received;

 

And that Councillor Erin Shapero, Chair, Environmental Issues Committee, or designate, be authorized to sign the 2005 Toronto and Region Intergovernmental Declaration on Clean Air on behalf of the Town of Markham at the Toronto Smog Summit VI on June 8, 2005;

 

And that Town staff continue implementing the recommended Clean Air Initiatives, as outlined in this report.

 

 

(4)        HOSTING SMOG SUMMIT IN MARKHAM (5.7)  Report

 

That the staff report entitled “Hosting Smog Summit in Markham”, dated May 16, 2005, be received and that hosting of the Summit not be planned at this time, but be reconsidered at a future date.

 

 

(5)        TENDER AWARD #005-T-05 2005 WATERMAIN
            REPLACEMENT PROJECT (5.4)    Report

 

That the report entitled “Tender Award #005-T-05 2005 Watermain Replacement Project” be received;

 

And that the contract for tender #005-T-05 2005 Watermain Replacement Project be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Trisan Construction in the amount of $1,486,893.60, exclusive of GST;

 

And that funds are provided for in Waterworks 2005 Capital Budget Account # 53 6150 6662 005 for Waterworks Construction & Replacement in the amount of $1,669,700;

 

And that the remaining balance of $182,806.40 be established as a contingency for this project, the use of which will be guided by the Expenditure Control Policy.

 

 

(6)        ACQUISITION OF TWO WATER LINE EASEMENTS -
            JENNINGS GATE ESTATES MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
            6 WILMONT COURT, PART 1 ON DRAFT REFERENCE PLAN
            (TO BE DEPOSITED); HYDRO ONE, NORTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE
            ROAD, PART 2 ON DRAFT REFERENCE PLAN (TO BE DEPOSITED)
            (8.1 & 5.3)   Report

 

That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all related documents necessary to give effect to this recommendation, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, for the acquisition of two easements located at 1) 6 Wilmont Court, described as Part 1 on a Draft Reference Plan prepared by Ken S. Bunton, OLS (plan to be deposited) containing an area of 242.1 square metres for the purchase price of $12,000, and 2) over lands of Hydro One, situated north of Major Mackenzie Road and being along the east side of a hydro corridor, described as Part 2 on a Draft Reference Plan prepared by Ken S. Bunton, OLS (plan to be deposited) containing an area of 143.6 square metres, for the total purchase price of $5,600 plus GST, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

 

(7)        GERMAN MILLS TENNIS CLUB – PREMISES
            SITE LEASE AND LICENCE FOR SANITARY SEWER INSTALLATION
            GERMAN MILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL, THORNHILL (8.2 & 5.5)    Report

 

That the report dated May 16, 2005, entitled “German Mills Tennis Club, Premises Site Lease and Licence for Sanitary Sewer Installation” be received;

 

And that Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the York Region District School Board to lease land situated under the existing German Mills Tennis Club Facility located on a portion of the German Mills Public School site, together with a license to install a sanitary sewer line connection to the facility over lands of the German Mills Public School site, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

 

 

(8)        LEASE RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT
            INNOVATION SYNERGY CENTRE IN MARKHAM
            1380 RODICK ROAD, MARKHAM (8.2 & 10.16)     Report

 

That Council enact a by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Amendment to a Sublease Agreement between Lucent Technologies Canada Corp. and the Town of Markham in a form that is satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, for up to 6,187 square feet of office space located at 1380 Rodick Road (Lucent Technologies Building), Markham, for the period May 1, 2005 to April 30, 2007, at a net rental rate of $10.25 per square foot plus approximately $13.23 per square foot for taxes and operating costs in Year 1 and $10.50 per square foot plus approximately $13.50 per square foot for taxes and operating costs in Year 2, yielding an estimated total of $293,759 and including one option to renew for a period of two (2) years, with funding for Year 1 to be taken from Capital Project Account No. 042-6900-6774-005 and funding for Year 2 to be pre-approved for the 2006 Capital Budget.

(By-law 2005-142)

 

 

(9)        NOISE BY-LAW POLICY AND AMENDMENT (2.10)  Report 

 

That By-law 2003-137, A By-law to regulate noise and to repeal By-law 2003-137, be amended by striking out Section 7 to 14, and inserting a new Section 7 to provide for a revised policy for exemptions to the By-Law;

 

And By-Law 2002-276 (A By-Law to Establish Licence Fees for the Town of Markham) be amended to include a $250.00 fee for a noise by-law exemption, with exemptions for charities, school boards and neighbourhood groups.

(By-laws 2005-143 and 2005-144)

 

(10)      MARKHAM LITTLE THEATRE – BACKSTAGE FACILITY
            AND SITE USE AGREEMENT – MARKHAM MUSEUM & HISTORIC
            VILLAGE, 9350 MAIN STREET MARKHAM NORTH (6.7 & 6.5)     Report

 

That the report dated May 16, 2005, entitled “Markham Little Theatre, Backstage Facility and site use Agreement” be received;

 

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Backstage Facility and Site use Agreement with Markham Little Theatre for the former “Implement Building” situated on the Markham Museum and Historic Village lands located at 9350 Main Street Markham North, in a form that is satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;

 

And that staff will report back to Council on the final loan amount to the Markham Little Theatre as well as the source of funding of the loan and the loan agreement.

 

 

(11)      LIGHT POLLUTION – UPDATE REPORT (5.7 & 2.0)     Report   1   2   3   4

 

That the report entitled “Light Pollution – Update Report” be received;

 

And that thanks be extended to Peter Loukes, Director, Operations and Asset Management, and Stan Lau, Senior Project Manager, for their efforts on this project;

 

And that thanks be extended to Jim Laframboise of York University, for his consistent effort and assistance to Town staff in this regard;

 

And that the draft Site Plan Agreement Clause and the draft Exterior Illumination Requirements (Attachments 1 and 2) be endorsed in principle and presented at a developers roundtable meeting on May 18, 2005;

 

And that staff of the Development Services Commission be directed to manage site illumination through the site plan approval and agreement process and report back to General Committee with final conditions, clauses and processes, following the developers roundtable meeting;

 

And that the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Standards be adopted for town-wide lighting design;

 

And that Community Services staff in consultation with Strategic Services develop a public education and communication program regarding light pollution for consideration in the 2006 Business Plan and Budget and include a program of voluntary compliance in 2006 and that this be monitored for consideration of a light pollution control by-law in the future;

 

And further that Phase 1 of a 5 phase Light Replacement Strategy at Town facilities and parks, in the amount of $100,000, be considered for approval in the 2007 Business Plans and Capital Budget;

 

And that funds be considered for approval in the 2006 Business Plan and Capital Budget, to research the use and benefits of new lighting technologies, such as LED street lights, and that a report be brought forward in 2006 with practical recommendations for a revised strategy to bring lighting at Town facilities and parks, and street lights into compliance with IESNA lighting standards;

 

And that application be made for funding of LED lighting under applicable energy conservation programs, and for solar collectors under emergency measures programs;

 

And that PowerStream be requested to complete research on a flat lens replacement for the old Cobra head lens, and if successful, that such flat lens be used as a replacement when existing lens requires maintenance or replacement.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That Clause (11), Report No. 18, be amended to add the following as paragraphs 2 and 3:

 

"And that thanks be extended to Peter Loukes, Director, Operations and Asset Management, and Stan Lau, Senior Project Manager, for their efforts on this project;

 

And that thanks be extended to Jim Laframboise of York University, for his consistent effort and assistance to Town staff in this regard;"

 

CARRIED

 

 

(12)      PURCHASE OF SPONSORSHIPS – TASTE OF ASIA
            FUNDRAISING DINNER – MAY 25, 2005 (12.2.6)     Report

 

That Council purchase one table of 10 for the Taste of Asia Festival Fundraising Dinner on Wednesday, May 25, 2005.  The dinner will be held at Crystal Fountain Banquet Hall in Markham.  The amount is $500.00 to be charged to account 840 8415840.

 

 

(13)      PURCHASE OF SPONSORSHIPS –2005 ROTARY CHARITY
            GOLF TOURNAMENT – JUNE 6, 2005 (12.2.6)     Report

 

That Council approve a Hole Sponsor of $500 for the Markham-Unionville Rotary Charity Golf Tournament on June 6, 2005.  The amount is $500.00 to be charged to account 110 110 5830.

 

(14)      HIGHWAY 48/MAIN STREET MARKHAM
            TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION (5.10)   Report

 

That the staff report entitled “Highway 48/Main Street Markham Transfer of Jurisdiction” dated May 16, 2005 be received;

 

And that the Town of Markham reaffirm its acceptance for the transfer of Highway 48 from 16^th Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive and that the Town of Markham reaffirm its request to cancel the September 21, 1964 Connecting Link Agreement for Main Street from Princess Street to 16^th Avenue;

 

And that Council acknowledge the potential future non growth tax cost of approximately $2.0 million for improvements to Highway 48/Main Street Markham from Highway 407 to Major Mackenzie Drive, and continue to request that the Ministry commit to compensate the Town for a portion of the cost of the required road improvements identified prior to the road transfer and cancellation of the Connecting Link Agreement;

 

And that the Mayor write to the Minister of Transportation requesting a commitment for funding for the non growth share of the future road improvement;

 

And that Mr. R. Hanmer, Regional Director Central Region, Ministry of Transportation, and Mr. K. Schipper, Commissioner of Works, Region of York, be advised accordingly.

 

 

(15)      REGIONAL MAINTENANCE AND RECONSTRUCTION WORK
            NOISE BY-LAW EXEMPTION AND ROAD CLOSURE (5.6)   Report 

 

Council consented to withdraw this clause as it was dealt with and amended at Committee of the Whole this date.

 

That the Region of York be granted exemptions to the Town’s Noise Control By-law 2003-137 as follows;

 

Hwy 7 between Kennedy Road and Markham Road

 -  to facilitate resurfacing operations and reduce the duration of traffic impact;

• August 1, 2005 to September 30, 2005;
• Exemption from 1900 hours to 0700 hours Monday night to Friday morning;
• subject to:
• restricting construction activities during the morning rush hour (0700 hours to 0900 hours);
• The Region implementing a traffic management plan;
• The Region implementing a communication plan to advise motorists, businesses and residents;
• the work to be carried out during the above hours shall be restricted to asphalt grinding, asphalt stabilization and paving;


• noise levels emitting from the sight must meet Ministry of Environment Guidelines and Town By-Law 2003-137 (maximum 85 decibels);
• floodlighting must be adequately shielded to minimize light pollution;
• the Town has the right to rescind the exemption if the Region or its contractor fail to comply with the above conditions;

 

Warden Avenue between Highway 407 and Apple Creek Boulevard

-  to expedite the road reconstruction and reduce the duration of traffic impact

• June 1, 2005 to November 30, 2005;
• Exemption from 1900 hours to 0700 hours Monday night to Friday morning.
• Subject to:
• Region implementing a traffic management plan;
• Region implementing a communication plan to advise motorists, businesses and residents;
• the work to be carried out during the above hours shall be restricted to asphalt grinding, paving and sewer construction;
• noise levels emitting from the sight must meet Ministry of Environment Guidelines and Town By-Law 2003-137 (maximum 85 decibels);
• floodlighting must be adequately shielded to minimize light pollution;
• the Town has the right to rescind the exemption if the Region or its contractor fail to comply with the above conditions;

 

16^th Avenue west of Shorthill Avenue

-  to expedite road reconstruction operations and reduce duration of the road closure and impact on traffic;

• June 1, to June 30, 2005 for two weeks. Exact dates to be finalized by the Region;
• Exemption from 1900 hours to 2200 hours Monday night to Thursday night;
• Subject to:
• Region implementing a traffic management plan;
• Region implementing a communication plan to advise emergency services departments, motorists, businesses and abutting residents;
• noise levels emitting from the sight must meet Ministry of Environment Guidelines and Town By-Law 2003-137 (maximum 85 decibels);
• floodlighting must be adequately shielded to minimize light pollution;
• the Town has the right to rescind the exemption if the Region or its contractor fail to comply with the above conditions;

 

16^th Avenue Phase II Sewer between Stone Mason Drive and Woodbine Avenue

-  to amend the exemption approved by Markham Council on of January 28, 2003;

 

(a) Shaft Locations:

                        Location 1 - North side 16th Ave. opposite Longwater Chase (east);

Location 2 - South side 16th Ave. between Warden Avenue & Lockbridge Ave;

Location 3 - North side 16th Ave. between Woodbine Ave. & Rodick Road;

            Exemption:

1900 Hours to 2300 Hours Monday to Friday from May 16, 2005 to August 31 2007 for shaft excavation and construction;

 

(b) Shaft Locations:

                        Location 4 - North side 16th Ave. opposite Stone Mason Drive;

Location 5 - North East corner of Kennedy road and 16th Ave;

            Exemption:

1900 Hours to 0200 Hours Monday to Friday from May 16, 2005 to August 31 2007 for shaft excavation and tunnelling;

0200 Hours to 0700 Hours Monday to Friday from October 5, 2004 to August 31 2007 for maintenance;

-  The above exemptions be subject to conditions listed in January 28, 2003 Markham Council resolution;

 

And that with respect to the road surfacing project on Highway 7 between Kennedy Road and Markham Road, that the Director of Engineering,  prior to Council on May 24, 2005, obtain details on the feasibility of the Region of York closing one or two lanes and working during the day;

 

And further, with respect to the 16^th Avenue Phase II Sewer construction between Stone Mason Drive and Woodbine Avenue, that the Director of Engineering give McNally International the options of exemption to the Town’s Noise Control By-law for 24/7, including week-ends, and report back to Council on May 24, 2005;

 

And that Mr. K. Schipper, Commissioner of Works, Region of York, be advised accordingly.

 

WITHDRAWN

(See following motion to withdraw)

 

            Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

            Seconded Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

            That Clause (15), Report No. 18 be withdrawn as it was considered and amended at Committee of the Whole this date.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(16)      BIRCHVIEW LANE/KENNEDY ROAD
            POSSIBLE SIGNALIZATION (5.12.1)  Report

 

Council consented to a division on the question.

 

That the staff report dated May 16, 2005 entitled “Birchview Lane/Kennedy Road Possible Signalization” be received;

 

And that Council reaffirm its previous request to the Region of York to signalize Birchview Lane and Kennedy Road;

 

And that the Region of York be informed that the Town of Markham agrees to fund traffic signals at Birchview Lane and Kennedy Road, on a 50%:50% basis in 2006;

 

And that the Region of York be requested to synchronize 16^th Avenue signals to facilitate access to Aitken Circle;

 

And that the Region of York be requested to prepare a 10 year implementation plan for signalization of Regional intersections in Markham;

 

And that a copy of this report be sent to Brian Harrison, Director of Roads Transportation at the Region of York.

 

CARRIED

(See following recorded vote) (10:2)

 

 

 

            Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

            Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

            That paragraph 2 and 3 of Clause 16, Report No. 18 be adopted as written.

 

CARRIED

(See following recorded vote) (10:2)

 

YEAS:             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. (10)

 

NAYS:             Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor D. Horchik. (2)

 

ABSENT:        Mayor D. Cousens. (1)

 

 

 

(17)      OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING
             - MAY 16, 2005 (16.0)  

 

That the General Committee minutes dated May 16, 2005 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

6(b)      REPORT NO. 19 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clause (1), (4), (8) and (12).

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

That Report No. 19 – Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

May 17, 2005

 

(1)        INVESTIGATION OF OPPORTUNITIES TO RENAME LAHORE ROAD
            LOCATED WITHIN THE FAIRTREE VILLAGES, WHILE RETAINING
            THE NAME LAHORE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY (10.14)   Report

 

That the report dated May 17, 2005, entitled  “Investigation of opportunities to rename Lahore Road, located within the Fairtree Villages, while retaining the name Lahore within the community”, be received;

 

And that a by-law to rename Lahore Road within the Fairtree Villages subdivision to Bethany Street be considered by Council at its meeting on June 28, 2005;

 

And that the Clerk be authorized to provide notice in accordance with notice By-law 2002-275;

 

And that the name Lahore Crescent be applied to a street within Phase 6 of the Fairtree Villages subdivision.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor K. Usman

            Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

            That Clause (1), Report No. 19, paragraph 4 be amended to include the word "…Crescent…" after the word "…Lahore…".

 

CARRIED

 

(2)        1055097 ONTARIO LIMITED (LARKIN MONARCH PARTNERSHIP)
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19T-95009
CONVEYANCE OF PARTS 1 AND 2 ON DRAFT REFERENCE
PLAN – BECKETT LANDS TO TOWN OF MARKHAM
BERCZY VILLAGE COMMUNITY  (10.7)  Report  

 

That Council approve the conveyance to the Town of Markham of land adjacent to the northwest corner of the Larkin-Monarch Partnership draft plan, being described as Part 1 and Part 2 on a Draft Reference Plan prepared by David Horwood Limited, dated January 28, 2005 (to be deposited), from Donna Marie Beckett, Ewart Ross Beckett and Lawrence Frank Beckett, containing an area of approximately 0.105 hectares (0.26 ac), for road dedication and parkland purposes, for nominal consideration and free and clear of all encumbrances, with all costs associated with the conveyance including the design and construction of the road extension over the subject lands, as set out in the subdivision agreement, be borne by the developer of the abutting plan of subdivision;

 

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all related documents necessary to give effect to this recommendation, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, for the acquisition of approximately 0.105 hectares (0.26 ac) of land, adjacent to the northwest corner of Larkin-Monarch Partnership draft plan, being described as Parts 1 and 2 on a Draft Reference Plan prepared by David Horwood Limited, dated January 28, 2005 (to be deposited).

 

 

(3)        DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT – JOHN CAMERON JR. HOUSE
25 FAIRWAY HEIGHTS DRIVE
OWNER: BAYVIEW COUNTRY CLUB LTD.  (16.11.3)  Report

 

That the John Cameron Jr. House at 25 Fairway Heights Drive be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as recommended by Heritage Markham;

 

And that the Clerk’s Department be authorized to:

• publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Act, and;
• prepare the Designation By-law for the property.

 

(4)        APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
            AND REZONING BY:
            BARROWCREST DEVELOPMENTS INC., 2938 MAJOR
            MACKENZIE DRIVE EAST (SU 02 118584, ZA 02 118517);
            2014039 ONTARIO LIMITED c/o ROMAN CORPORATION,
            CATHEDRAL TOWN SOUTH, PART LOT 22 CONCESSION 3
            (SU 05 011381, ZA 05 011385);
            CATHEDRAL TOWN LIMITED AND 404 DEVELOPMENTS INC.
            AND THE SLOVAK GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH FOUNDATION,
            CATHEDRAL TOWN – PRECINCT, PART LOTS 23, 24 AND 25
            CONCESSION 3 (SU 05 011998);
            ROMANDALE FARMS LIMITED & 404 DEVELOPMENTS INC.,
            CATHEDRAL TOWN PHASE II, 10350 WOODBINE AVE
            (SU 05 009154, ZA 05009155);
            TUCCIARONE FAMILY, 3901 ELGIN MILLS RD E.
            (SU 01 110126, ZA 01 110135);
            MONARCH CORPORATION, PART LOTS 26 AND 27,
            CONCESSION 3 (NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF ELGIN
            MILLS RD. E. AND WOODBINE AVE) (SU 05 010966, ZA 05 010968);
            TO PERMIT RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL
            DEVELOPMENT IN THE WEST CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY (10.7 & 10.5)  Report

 

That the correspondence from Jim Kirk of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., representing Mrs. M. Harmon, owner of approximately 10 acres of land on the south side of Elgin Mills Road, west of Victoria Square, with concerns, be received and referred to staff;

 

And that a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval and Rezoning by:

 

·     Barrowcrest Developments Inc., 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive East (file no. SU 02 118584; ZA 02 118517);

·     2014039 Ontario Limited c/o Roman Corporation, Cathedral Town South, Part Lot 22 Concession 3 (file no. SU 05011381; ZA 05 011385);

·     Cathedral Town Limited and 404 Developments Inc. and the Slovak Greek Catholic Church Foundation, Cathedral Town – Precinct, Part Lots 23, 24, and 25 Concession 3 (file no. SU 05 011998);

·     Romandale Farms Limited & 404 Developments Inc., Cathedral Town Phase II, 10350 Woodbine Ave. (file no. SU 05 009154; ZA 05 009155);

·     Tucciarone Family, 3901 Elgin Mills Rd. E. (file no. SU 01 110126; ZA 01 110135);

·     Monarch Corporation, Part Lots 26 and 27, Concession 3 (northwest quadrant of Elgin Mills Rd. E. and Woodbine Avenue), (file no. SU 05 010966; ZA 05 010968);

To permit residential and mixed commercial residential development in the West Cathedral Community;

 

And that a capital project entitled “Feasibility Study:  Highway 404 ramp extensions and overpass, Cathedral Community” be established at an upset limit of $40,000 (excluding GST) to be funded from the Town-wide hard services development charge reserves;

 

And that the Director of Engineering be authorized to retain McCormick Rankin Ltd. as a preferred supplier to undertake the feasibility analysis to analyze the Highway 404 ramp extensions at Major Mackenzie Drive and Elgin Mills Road and the proposed Highway 404 grade separation.

 

CARRIED

(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)

 

 

(5)        EXCHANGE INVOLVING VARIOUS PARTS OF
CHIPPENHAM LANE WITH WYKLAND ESTATES
(MATTAMY HOMES) – EAST OF 9^TH LINE, SOUTH OF
16^TH AVENUE – PLAN 65M-3767, CORNELL COMMUNITY
(SU 03 108934) (8.5, 10.0)     Report

 

That the widened sections of Chippenham Lane (“transformer blocks”) as described below be declared surplus as required by By-law 178-96, and that notice of the disposition of  described lands be placed on the agenda for the Council meeting of May 24^th , 2005:

 

Land to be declared surplus

-           Being part of  Lots 141/142 Chippenham Lane and described as Part 1 and Part 2 on Plan 65R-27525

-           Being part of Lots 149/150 Chippenham Lane and described as Part 6 and Part 7 on Plan 65R-27525

-           Being part of Lot 146 Chippenham Lane and described as Part 1 on a Draft Reference Plan prepared by J.D. Barnes Limited dated February 15, 2005

 

Land to be conveyed to the Town

-           Being part of  Lot 143 Chippenham Lane and described as Part 3 on Plan 65R-27525

-           Being part of  Lots 147 and 148 Chippenham Lane and described as Part 4 and Part 5 on a Plan 65R-27525

-           Being part of Lot 145 Chippen Lane and described as Part 2 on a Draft Reference Plan prepared by J.D. Barnes Limited dated February 15, 2005;

 

And that a by-law be enacted on the Council meeting dated June 14^th, 2005 to stop up and close the transformer blocks as described above;

 

And that approval be granted to the Manager of Real Property to exchange the lands described above with Wykland Estates Inc. for a nominal fee;

 

And the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute all related documents necessary to give effect to this recommendation in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor for the exchange of lands with Wykland Estates Inc. as described above;

 

And that a by-law be enacted to dedicate the new transformer blocks along Chippenham Lane as public highway;

 

And further that Wykland Estates Inc. compensate the Town for all municipal processing costs incurred to implement the above.

 

 

(6)        MINTO MARKHAM PARTNERSHIP – NORTHWEST CORNER
OF ROUGE BANK DRIVE & 9^TH LINE – OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION TO REDESIGNATE
AND REZONE THE LANDS FROM NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL
TO LOW DENSITY HOUSING LEGACY COMMUNITY
(OP 04 013980, ZA 028827) (10.3, 10.5)    Report

 

That the Secondary Plan amendment application (OP.04-013980) submitted by Minto Markham Partnership for lands at the northwest corner of 9^th Line and Rouge Bank Drive, be approved in principle and the draft Secondary Plan amendment be finalized, to permit low density residential development, with the commercial permission as recommended in the staff report dated May 17, 2005, and forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board for final approval;

 

And that the Zoning By-law amendment application (ZA.04-028827) to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, submitted by Minto Markham Partnership, to permit low density residential development (single detached dwellings) on the subject lands, be approved in principle and the draft Zoning By-law amendment be finalized, with the commercial permission as recommended in the staff report dated May 17, 2005, and forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board for final approval.

 

 

(7)        VARIANCE TO THE FENCE BY-LAW 277-97
AT 12 BERNADOTTE DRIVE  (10.0, 2.19)   Report

 

That the report entitled “Variance to the Fence By-Law 277-97 at 12 Bernadotte Drive” to Development Services Committee, dated May 17, 2005 be received;

 

And that the request to grant relief from the provisions of the Fence By-Law 277-97 to permit a 1.8 m (6 ft.) high masonry wall and masonry piers to remain as existing along the front yard property lines, whereas 1.2 m (4 ft.) is permitted for the front yard, be denied;

 

And that the contravening fences be reduced or reconstructed to comply with the permitted heights as defined in By-Law 277-97.

 

(8)        DEMOLITION OF HERITAGE BUILDINGS
            FEDERAL AIRPORT LANDS (PICKERING LANDS SITE)  
             Report   (10.0, 13.1)    

 

That the Federal Minister of Transportation be advised that the preservation of heritage resources is a key strategic objective of the Town of Markham in achieving a quality community;

 

And that the Town of Markham appreciates the Federal initiative to encourage dialogue with local municipalities regarding the future of heritage resources within the Pickering Lands Site and the cultural heritage objectives of their draft Green Space Master Plan;

 

And that Council is very concerned that the current approach of Transport Canada, to demolish a number of Heritage Buildings, will result in the continued loss of locally significant heritage resources and rural communities, creating a large depopulated area in the north-east part of Markham;

 

And that Council is further concerned that the current Transport Canada approach to demolish heritage buildings is not consistent with the policies of the Draft Federal Green Space Master Plan;

 

And that the Town of Markham respectfully requests that no demolitions of any heritage buildings on the portion of the Federal Pickering Airport Lands Site within the boundaries of the Town of Markham occur until strategies for short term and long term preservation of significant heritage buildings are finalized and that security for protection of the buildings during this time be provided;

 

And further that Council request Town staff continue to work with Transport Canada to develop a cultural heritage protection strategy:

 

1. that is consistent with the stated principles and vision for the Federal Green Space lands, and;

 

2. that will provide interim cultural heritage protection for the non-green space Pickering Airport lands until such time as the long-term use of the non-Green Space lands in Markham is determined; 

 

And that Transport Canada be requested to consider as part of the strategy deliberations, privatization of the heritage buildings from government and agency-owned to privately-owned, as described in previous resolutions of the Town of Markham.

 

CARRIED

(See following motion to amend which was withdrawn)

 

 

            Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath

            Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

 

            That Clause (8), Report No. 19 be amended to include the words "…and non heritage…" between the words "…Heritage…" and "…Buildings…" in paragraph 3, 5, and 7;

 

            And that the following be included as paragraph 8:

 

            "And that Transport Canada be requested to work with the Town of Markham to preserve existing communities within the Pickering Airport lands."

 

WITHDRAWN

 

 

(9)        LIBERTY DEVELOPMENT CORP. (2015776 ONTARIO INC.)
            APPLICATION FOR PHASE 1 SITE PLAN APPROVAL
            SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HWY 7 & SOUTH TOWN CENTRE BLVD
            PART OF LOT 10, CONCESSION 4 MARKHAM CENTRE
            (SC 04 02723) (10.6)    Report

 

That the correspondence from Mark R. Flowers of Davis Howe Partners, representing Circa Inc., with concerns regarding the servicing allocation for this proposal, be received;

 

And that the deputations by Ian MacLeod of Davis Howe Partners, representing Dorsey/Tridel, with concerns, and by Barry Horosko of Bratty and Partners, representing the applicant, Liberty Development Corporation, be received;

 

And that the report dated May 17, 2005, entitled “Liberty Development Corporation (2015776 Ontario Inc.) Application for Phase 1 Site Plan Approval” be received;

 

And that Liberty Development Corporation be granted a servicing allocation of 311 units from the Town reserve, subject to:

 

·           Providing an undertaking to the Town and Markham Centre Landowners committing to execute a Developer’s Group Agreement prior to final site plan approval for the residential buildings and suites hotel, to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor and Commissioner of Development Services;

·           Entering into a Linkage Agreement requiring issuance of full Building Permits for the office component of the project and commencing construction, prior to seeking any Building Permit for any residential building and suites hotel;

·           Revisions to the building elevations and site plan to address the concerns raised by staff and the Markham Centre Advisory Committee to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

And that Landowners in Markham Centre be advised that Markham Council is committed to the Developer Group Agreement process to ensure there is a fair and equitable distribution of servicing allocation in Markham Centre, and that it is Council’s position that all future requests for servicing allocation for residential developments shall only be considered in the context of an approved Developer’s Group Agreement;

 

And that Council authorize the enactment of a by-law to remove the Hold (H) provision on the subject lands and that the H removal by-law be enacted upon execution of a site plan agreement; upon execution of a Linkage Agreement; and, dedication of the lands required to achieve York Region’s widening requirements, YRTP’s transit alignment along South Town Centre Boulevard, lands required for the completion of Clegg Road and the new north/south street; and submission of functional traffic and other required studies; and execution of a subdivision agreement for the residential component, to the satisfaction of the Region of York, the Commissioner of Development Services and the Town Solicitor;

 

And that prior to final site plan approval for the residential buildings and suites hotel, Liberty will enter into the Developer’s Group Agreement, to the satisfaction of the Town.  Said Developer’s Group Agreement shall address Liberty’s share of the costs of community infrastructure and facilities in the Markham Centre area on a pro rata basis relating to the Phase 1 development, including the office component. 

 

And that the First Phase Site Plan application (SC 04 026723) submitted by Liberty Development Corporation to construct two office buildings, two condominium apartment buildings and a suites hotel be approved, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.         That the Owner shall revise the site plan to comply with the applicable zoning, or shall obtain variances for relief from the setback and other requirements of the by-law to accommodate the building programme, as described in this report;

 

2.         That the Owner enter into a Site Plan Agreement with the Town, containing all standard and special provisions and requirements of the Town, Region of York and other public agencies, and including the specific requirements identified in the staff report, prior to final site plan approval or any land severance coming into full force and effect;

 

3.         That the Owner enter into a Development Phasing Agreement with the Town, prior to final site plan approval, upon finalization of the Warden West Phasing Plan, including phased transportation improvements, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

4.         That the Owner enter into a Linkage Agreement with the Town, prior to final site plan approval, agreeing to obtain full building permits and commence construction of the office component, prior to seeking building permits for any residential building, to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor and Commissioner of Development Services;

 

5.         That the Owner provide access locations and driveway design configuration to development blocks to the satisfaction of the Town and the Region of York;

 

6.         That the owner provide for the construction of the north/south road to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.  As an interim measure, the design of the north/south road may include a reduced boulevard width of 1.0 metre on the east side of the road, subject to the provision of a 5.0 metre wide boulevard on the west side of the road, and lane configuration and widths to the satisfaction of the Town and the Region of York.  That staff be authorized to pursue the necessary agreement to acquire lands on the east side of the north/south road from the adjacent hotel property owner, for nominal consideration, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute such an agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

           

            In the event the adjacent hotel property owner does not convey the land required to construct the north/south road to the Town for nominal consideration, prior to the issuance of a building permit for the office component, and/or in the event the land required to maintain a minimum 3.0 metre boulevard on the east side of the new north/south road cannot be obtained through the planning application process, the Owner will pay all costs associated with the purchase or expropriation of the lands necessary to achieve the ultimate road allowance required for the north/south road; 

 

7.         That the Owner enter into an easement agreement respecting access, egress, parking and other related shared facilities to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

8.         That the Owner enter into an easement agreement respecting public access to the private courtyard areas to ensure continuous public access through the site, linking with park and public open space elements, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

9.         That the Owner prepare an overall utility plan (Composite Utility Plan) to the satisfaction of the Town for Phase 1, as a condition of site plan approval. The plan shall comply with the approved streetscape design criteria for Markham Centre, and minimize the exposure of above grade service structure/equipment to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services, and that the approved utility plan be included in the material displayed in the sales centre;

 

10.       That the Owner pay all applicable fees, recoveries, local service contributions, development charges and satisfy financial obligations related to applicable Developers Group Agreements, prior to the issuance of permits for the suites hotel and residential buildings;

 

11.       That prior to final site plan approval for the suites hotel and residential buildings the Owner satisfy cash-in-lieu of parkland obligations for the Phase 1 development, including the office component, in accordance with the Parkland Principles for Markham Centre and pursuant to the Markham Centre Secondary Plan, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services. The conveyance of future park blocks, located within subsequent phases of this development, shall occur upon registration of the plan of subdivision;

 

12.       That prior to the execution of the site plan agreement, the Owner shall submit final drawings including, but not limited to, site plans and elevation drawings, landscape plans, an underground parking layout plan, grading, servicing and engineering drawings that comply with all requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

13.       That the Owner submit a Landscape Plan, including a detailed lighting submission, prepared by a Landscape Architect, having O.A.L.A. membership, reflecting the comments contained in this staff report for approval by the Commissioner of Development Services, prior to the execution of the site plan agreement;

 

14.       That the location, size and construction of all refuse storage areas and recycling facilities, and arrangements for waste collection be to the satisfaction of the Town of Markham Waste Management Department;

 

15.       That provisions for Fire Routes, yard hydrants, Siamese connections and other emergency access requirements be to the satisfaction of the Fire Department;

 

16.       That provision for snow storage, sidewalk alignment and maintenance be to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Operations and Director of Engineering;

 

17.       That the Owner pay for all costs associated with the relocation of utilities within the right-of-way, as may be required;

 

18.       That the Owner obtain approval from the York Region Transportation and Works Department prior to commencing any work on the site or road allowance;

 

19.       That the Owner pay its proportionate share of development charges in accordance with Area Specific Development Charge By-laws;

20.       That the Owner implement the recommendations of the approved Environmental Noise and Vibration Feasibility Study and complete any mitigation measures, including noise warning clauses in agreements of purchase and sale with future condominium owners to the satisfaction of York Region and the Director of Engineering;

 

21.       That the Owner provide and implement a detailed stormwater management plan, including quality control measures/devices to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;

 

22.       That the Owner provide and implement erosion control measures during construction and obtain a Topsoil Removal Permit to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;

 

23.                   That the Owner pay its proportionate share of recoveries to original developers for services which they provided, which may benefit this development, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, prior to the issuance of permits for the suites hotel and residential buildings; 

 

24.       That the Owner comply with all requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, including PowerStream to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

25.       That the Owner provide and implement a comprehensive TDM plan which clearly identifies bike parking, carpool parking, provision of shower facilities for office staff using alternate forms of transportation and any other measures to promote alternative modes to the single occupant vehicle;

 

26.       That the Owner provide confirmation that height of the office building at the intersection of Highway 7 and South Town Centre represents the highest element within the plan area and meets the requirements of Transport Canada, including applicable warning clauses;

 

27.       That the Owner provide and implement a comprehensive Green Infrastructure plan which includes the introduction of green roof technology on the lower building elements within the plan and provides for connection to the District Energy network to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

28.       That the Owner participate in the enhanced hoarding programme, and that staff be authorized to enter into a Hoarding Agreement with Liberty;

 

29.       That staff be authorized to undertake amendments to the “No Pre-sale Agreement” to allow for the sale of Liberty’s Phase 1 residential component upon satisfactory completion of the conditions identified above required for the granting of a servicing allocation from the Town Reserve;

 

30.       That the site plan agreement provide for the installation of odour control units within restaurants located within the office and retail components of the plan;

 

31.       That Town support for minor variances to the oversupply of parking be conditional on the following:

·        The parking surplus being provided on a three-year temporary basis;

·        Liberty retaining title to the parking or the parking being a common element of the condominium; and,

·        At the time of minor variance, staff being authorized to pursue an agreement with Liberty for the future use of surplus parking for paid public parking incorporating provisions relating to the Parking Strategy for Markham Centre, to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor and Commissioner of Development Services;

 

32.       That the underground parking garage plans provide, possibly through the use of ‘knock-out’ panels, for possible future access to public lands beneath a portion of the Highway #7 right-of-way along the northern boundary of the site, in support of the emerging Parking Strategy;

 

33.       That the site plan approval will lapse after a period of three years from the date of this site plan approval, in the event that the Owner does not enter into a site plan agreement with the Town.

 

(10)      FAIRTREE DRIVING RANGE, EAST SIDE OF
            KENNEDY ROAD, NORTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A GOLF
            DRIVING RANGE AS A TEMPORARY USE (ZA 04 012862)  (10.5)

 

That the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 17, 2005, with respect to the proposed amendments to By-law 304-87 and to the Minister’s Zoning Order (Airport) by Fairtree Driving Range to permit a golf driving range on a temporary basis on a portion of the lands on the east side of Kennedy Road, north of Major Mackenzie Drive, municipally known as 10411 Kennedy Road (ZA 04 012862) be received;

 

And that the application by Fairtree Driving Range to amend By-law 304-87 be approved;

 

And that the proposed amendment to By-law 304-87 be enacted without further notice.

 

 

(11)      STRADA AGGREGATES INC., 350 YORKTECH DRIVE
            CONCESSION 4, PART 4 PLAN 22981 AND PART 1 PLAN 65R-22981
            APPLICATION TO EXTEND A TEMPORARY USE BY-LAW
            (ZA 05-008335) (10.5)

 

That the preliminary report from the Development Services Commission entitles “Strada Aggregates Inc., Application to extend a temporary use by-law for 350 Yorktech Drive, Concession 4, part 4 Plan 22981 and Part 1, Plan 65R-22981, File Number ZA 05 008335” be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on May 17, 2005, with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 165-80, as amended, be received;

 

And that the application by Strada Aggregates Inc. to extend temporary use by-law 2002-139 be approved;

 

And further that the proposed amendments be enacted without further notice upon execution of an amendment to the site plan agreement to provide for the implementation of a truck traffic-monitoring program for an additional three year period of the extended Temporary use By-law.

 

 

(12)      OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS  
            - MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
            COMMITTEE MEETING – MAY 17, 2005 (16.0) 

 

That the Development Services Committee minutes dated May 17, 2005 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

7.         MOTIONS

 

Council consented to add Motions (1) to (5).

 

(1)        AWARD OF THE LIFESAVING SOCIETY
            DAVID W. PRETTY CUP TO THE
            TOWN OF MARKHAM AQUATIC STAFF (6.4 & 12.2.6)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That congratulations be extended to the following Town of Markham Aquatic staff who contributed to the Town being awarded the David W. Pretty Cup by the Lifesaving Society for the tenth consecutive year:

 

- Lisa Young

- Sheri Krauss

- Susan Bennett

- Janice Carroll

- Karen Carlin

- Barbara Smith-Dorland

- Kerry Wakefield

 

CARRIED

(2/3rd vote to consider was required and obtained)

 

 

(2)        BLACK ICE SYNCHRONIZED SENIOR SKATING TEAM (12.2.6)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That congratulations be extended to the members of the Black Ice Synchronized Senior Skating Team for their sixth place win at the International Skating Union World Synchronized Skating Championships in Sweden:

 

Sarah Buckler

Robin Findlay

Mary-Katherine Phelps

Megan Molloy

Megan Gratopp

Meaghan Garvie

Lesley Robb

Heather Houston

Georgia Sapounas

Erin Weinkauf

Daniella Timberlake

Claire Easton

Charlene Hodges

Brittany Cryder

Bonnie Thompson

Ashley Canini

Ashleigh McIndoe

Amy Ross

Amber Lapienis

Allison Held

Alexandra Matsui

 

CARRIED

(2/3rd vote to consider was required and obtained)

 

 

(3)        MEMORIAL TRIBUTE (12.2.6)

 

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That sincere condolences be extended to the family of Rabbi Levi Bialo of Chabad Lubavitch of Thornhill for their loss in his recent tragic passing;

 

And that Councillor E. Shapero carry the message of Council to his family at the service being held this date.

 

CARRIED

(2/3rd vote to consider was required and obtained)

 

 

(4)        MINTO MARKHAM PARTNERSHIP – NORTHWEST CORNER
OF ROUGE BANK DRIVE & 9^TH LINE – OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION TO REDESIGNATE
AND REZONE THE LANDS FROM NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL
TO LOW DENSITY HOUSING LEGACY COMMUNITY
(OP 04 013980, ZA 028827) (10.3, 10.5)    Report

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

 

That the deputation by Don Hutchinson on behalf of the Legacy Community Ratepayers Association extending thanks to Council, Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services and his staff, Councillor J. Webster and the Minto Markham Partnership for hearing and responding to the concerns of residents regarding the proposed development at the northwest corner of Rouge Bank Drive and 9^th Line, be received. (Clause 17, Item 31, Report No. 18)

 

CARRIED

(2/3rd vote to consider was required and obtained)

 

(5)        YORK REGION
            PEDESTRIAN COUNTDOWN SIGNAL DESIGN
            IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM (13.4.6)

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That the Director of Engineering be requested to investigate and report back on the feasibility of implementing countdown displays at various intersections on Main Street Markham and also for Annswell Court Retirement Home at Yonge Street and Thornhill Summit Drive.

 

CARRIED

(2/3rd vote to consider was required and obtained)

 

 

 

8.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Council consented to separate Communication No. 93-2005.

 

Council consented to add the sentence "…A meeting will be scheduled with David Barrow, Chair, York Police Services Board, and Armand LaBarge, Chief, York Regional Police." To Communication No. 93-2005.

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That Council receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following manner:

 

Received

91-2005           Office of the Registrar General, Registrations Department - Expressing commendation for a staff member of the Clerk's Department, Mrs. Mary-Lou Papa, for her dedication, commitment, and positive and friendly manner in the handling of birth and death registrations. (12.2.6)

 

92-2005           County of Essex - Forwarding a resolution requesting the Government of Ontario to fund Ontario Colleges on a more equitable level, in comparison to funding provided to Ontario universities and secondary schools. (13.5.1)

 

93-2005           Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board - Forwarding a response to the Town of Markham's resolution regarding Special Constable Status.  A meeting will be scheduled with David Barrow, Chair, York Police Services Board, and Armand LaBarge, Chief, York Regional Police. (2.0)

 

CARRIED

 

Referred to all Members of Council

94-2005           Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Platform 2 Restaurant & Bar Inc. 7354 Woodbine Avenue (outdoor) (3.21)

 

95-2005           Markham Village BIA - Forwarding a request to close Robinson Street from 139 west to 132 between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the dates noted below to facility the Farmer's Market:
June 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2005
July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2005
August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2005
September 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2005
October 1 and 8, 2005. (3.5)
(By-law 2005-145)

 

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services & Town Solicitor

96-2005           Ontario Municipal Board – Advising that the hearing has been rescheduled to May 25, 26 and 27, 2005 to hear the Site Plan Application submitted by Ruskinvale Developments Ltd. (13.13)

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

9.         PROCLAMATION

 

Council consented to add the "South Asian Day" proclamation.

 

(1)        PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That the following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:

- Pride Week - May 29 to June 4, 2005

- Brain Injury Awareness Month - June, 2005

- Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month - June, 2005

- Markham Fair Week - Week of September 26, 2005.

 

 

(2)        PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

Whereas the United Way of York Region L.E.A.D. Study, has determined that residents of South Asian origin are not effectively accessing available social services;

 

And whereas the Social Services Network was established as an information service linking the South Asian community in York Region to service providers;

 

And whereas the Social Services Network aims to remove the barriers that prevent members of the South Asian community from accessing programs and services;

 

And whereas the Social Services Network organized “South Asian Day” at the Markham Museum on May 14, 2005;

 

And whereas the Town of Markham is renowned for its cultural diversity and wishes to congratulate the Social Services Network on its achievements:

 

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Town of Markham hereby proclaims May 14, 2005, as “South Asian Day” in the Town of Markham and encourages The Social Services Network to continue its work on behalf of the South Asian community.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

10.       OTHER BUSINESS

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

 

That Other Business (1) be received and adopted.

 

(1)        SURPLUS PROPERTY
            - CHIPPENHAM LANE WITH WYKLAND ESTATES
            (MATTAMY HOMES) – EAST OF 9^TH LINE, SOUTH OF
            16^TH AVENUE – PLAN 65M-3767 CORNELL COMMUNITY  (8.5)

 

NOTICES OF PROPOSED SALE

TOWN OF MARKHAM

PROPOSED SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY

(Pursuant to By-law 178-96)

 

That the notice of sale for the following Town owned lands, be confirmed:

-      Being Part of Lots 141/142 Chippenham Lane and described as Part 1 and Part 2 on Plan 65R-27525.

-      Being Part of Lots 149/150 Chippenham Lane and described as Part 6 and Part 7 on Plan 65R-27525.

-      Being Part of Lot 146 Chippenham Lane and described as Part 1 on a Draft Reference Plan prepared by J.D. Barnes Limited dated February 15, 2005.

(Clause 5, Report No. 19, 2005)

 

CARRIED

 

11.       BY-LAWS

 

Moved by Councillor J. Webster

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That By-laws 2005-141 to 2005-156 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2005-141    A by-law to provide for the levy and collection of sums required by the Corporation of the Town of Markham for the year 2005 and to provide for the mailing of notices demanding payment of taxes for the year 2005.
(Clause 2, Report No. 18, 2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-142    A by-law to authorize the execution of an Amendment to a Sublease Agreement between Lucent Technologies Canada Corp. and the Town of Markham for up to 6,187 square feet of office space located at 1380 Rodick Road, for the period May 1, 2005 to April 30, 2007.
(Clause 8, Report No. 18, 2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-143    A by-law to amend Noise By-law 2003-137 (To revise exemption process).
(Clause 9, Report No. 18, 2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-144    A by-law to amend By-law 2002-276, a by-law to impose fees or charges for services or activities provided for or done by the Town of Markham (Noise By-law exemption fees).
(Clause 9, Report No. 18, 2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-145    A by-law to authorize the temporary closure of Robinson Street from 138 west to 132 at Main Street Markham between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 to facilitate the Farmer's Market (June 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2005; July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2005; August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2005; September 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2005; October 1 and 8, 2005).
(Communication No. 95-2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-146    A by-law to amend By-law 2002-178, a by-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (To revise Schedule B).

 

BY-LAW 2005-147    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Laurier Homes, Wismer Commons Community, east of McCowan Road and north of 16^th Avenue - Lots 12 to 16, 24 to 27, 30 to 33, 38 to 41, 45 to 48, 53 to 55, 65M-3789).

 

BY-LAW 2005-148    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Mattamy (Windsong) Limited, Phase III, Wismer Commons Community, east of McCowan Road and north of 16th Avenue - Lots 60 to 64, 66 & 67, Plan 65M-3788).

 

BY-LAW 2005-149    A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Block 169, 65M-3633 - Everett Street; Block 170, 65M-3633 - Ralph Chalmers Avenue; Block 30, 65M-3634 - Herbert Calbert Drive; Part of Block 31, 65M-3634, designated as Part 1, 65R-27965 - Castlemore Avenue; Part of Block 31, 65M-3634, designated as Part 2, 65R-27965 - Everett Street).

 

BY-LAW 2005-150    A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Part of Lot 10, Concession 4, designated as Part 5, Plan 65R-19051 - Rodick Road).

 

BY-LAW 2005-151    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2237, as amended (Stepanova Ballet Academy Inc., Rowbry Holdings Ltd., 83 to 85 Glen Cameron Road - To permit a commercial school in the existing building).
(Clause 4, Report No. 7, 2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-152    A by-law to amend Urban Expansion Area Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Imperial Oil Limited, northwest corner of Bur Oak Avenue and McCowan Road, 550 Bur Oak Avenue - To permit a gas bar, car wash, a drive through service facility and accessory retail).
(Clause 5, Report No. 15, 2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-153    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 122-72, as amended (Bethany Lodge, 23 Second Street - To permit the reconstruction of a long-term care facility).
(Clause 12, Report No. 15, 2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-154    A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 137 (StorageNow Holdings Inc., 605 Alden Road, southwest corner of Alden Road and Warden Avenue - To permit a commercial self storage warehouse in an existing building).
(Clause 11, Report No. 15, 2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-155    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 108-81, as amended (StorageNow Holdings Inc., 605 Alden Road, southwest corner of Alden Road and Warden Avenue - To permit a commercial self storage warehouse in an existing building).
(Clause 11, Report No. 15, 2005)

 

BY-LAW 2005-156    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of May 24, 2005.
(Council Meeting No. 11, 2005)

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

12.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

 

CARRIED

 

Council adjourned at 8:18 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

___________________________________           _____________________________

PATRICIA MILLER, DEPUTY CLERK                  DON COUSENS, MAYOR

 

 

(Signed)