2003-06-24

COUNCIL MINUTES  Council Chamber, Civic Centre

 

(Canada Room)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio (4:45 p.m.), Councillor G. McKelvey (4:25 p.m.), Councillor J. Heath (4:35 p.m.), Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (10)

 

Regrets

Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor D. Horchik. (3)

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

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

 

1.         Buttonville Crescent Servicing (5.5, 5.4)

2.         Delegation of Authority to Chief Administrative Officer & to the Finance & Administrative Committee (10.6, 16.23)

3.         Recommendations of the Places of Worship Study: Future Policy Directions Report (10.8)   

4.         Toronto Ling-Liang Church Apartment, 288 Clayton Drive, Official Plan & Zoning Amendments & Site Plan Approval to Permit a 55 Unit Retirement Apartment Building
(10.3, 10.5, 10.6)     

5.         16^th Avenue Trunk Sewer Phase 2 - Dewatering (5.5)

6.         Request to Erect “Jorge Martinez Memorial” – Springdale Valley – Raymerville Drive (12.2.6 & 6.3)

7.         2003 Committee/Board Appointments - Markham Village Train Station Community Centre Board (16.24)

8.         Vaughan Richmond Hill & Markham Hydro - Hydro Consolidation (13.7)

9.         City of Toronto Elected Officials Pension (13.5.2, 16.23)

10.       Concrete Issue (10.13)

 

CARRIED

 

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on June 24, 2003 at 7:10 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre.  Mayor D. Cousens presided.

 

(Council Chambers)

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio (7:25 p.m.), Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (10)

 

Regrets

Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor D. Horchik. (3)

 

STAFF

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

S. Birrell, Town Clerk

C. Conrad, Town Solicitor

B. Cribbett, Treasurer

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

M.F. Turner, Commissioner, Strategy, Innovations and Partnerships

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

None declared.

 

 

 

2.         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

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)        BUTTONVILLE CRESCENT SERVICING (5.5, 5.4)

 

That consideration of the matter of Buttonville Crescent servicing be deferred and referred to the July 7, 2003 Finance and Administrative Committee meeting.

 

(2)        DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND TO THE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE (10.6, 16.23)

 

That the Chief Administrative Officer, or designate, be delegated authority to call public meetings; grant site plan approval; grant extensions and minor revisions to draft plan approvals; approve street names; grant draft plan or condominium approval; initiate special advertising and be authorized to act on any general administrative issues that may be necessary in the absence of Council during the summer break except as noted in this report, in which case the Finance and Administrative Committee shall be the delegated approval authority;

 

And that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to award any required contracts greater than $350,000 for the period July 8 to August 25, 2003, which are in compliance with the Town’s Purchasing By-law and which are within budget as approved by Council;

 

And that the Treasurer report back to the September 22, 2003 Finance and Administrative Committee as to the awards made by staff during this period.

 

 

(3)        RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLACES OF WORSHIP STUDY:
            FUTURE POLICY DIRECTIONS REPORT (10.8)    Weblink

 

That the report, dated June 17, 2003 entitled “Recommendations of the Places of Worship Study:  Future Policy Directions Report”, be received;

 

And that the report prepared by Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd. in association with iTrans Consulting Inc., entitled “Places of Worship Study: Future Policy Directions Report”, dated June 2003, be received;

 

And that Staff be directed to prepare the necessary amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning (parking) Bylaw to give effect to the recommendations in the Places of Worship Study;

 

And that a Public Meeting be scheduled for Fall 2003 to consider the proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning (parking) Bylaw;

 

And that the definitions and development standards for places of worship in the Town’s zoning bylaws be updated through the ongoing Zoning Bylaw Review, and the findings of the Places of Worship Study be considered in that review;

 

And that Development Services Committee further consider the proposed revised Site Reservation Policy for Place of Worship Sites, set out in Appendix ‘A’ of the June 17, 2003 report entitled “Recommendations of the Places of Worship Study Future Policy Directions Report” with public input, concurrently with the proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning (parking by-law);

 

And that staff work with the Box Grove developers group to ensure that a place of worship site is identified in the Community Design and Development Phasing Plans for Box Grove, and that the site is reserved in accordance with the new site reservation policy;

 

And that staff ensure that through the update of the Cornell Master Plan, which is currently underway, three additional place of worship sites are identified and that these sites are reserved in accordance with the new site reservation policy;

 

And that staff continue to work with developers in Markham Centre to establish appropriate and innovative ways to reserve four place of worship sites in Markham Centre;

 

And that staff continue to work with the Berczy and Greensborough developers’ groups to ensure that the Council policy regarding the provision of place of worship sites is met.

 

 

(4)        TORONTO LING-LIANG CHURCH APARTMENT
288 CLAYTON DRIVE, OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT A 55 UNIT RETIREMENT APARTMENT BUILDING (OP 02-118830, ZA 02-118835, SC 03-107361)
(10.3, 10.5, 10.6)     Weblink

 

That the deputation Simon Ng, Project Architect, advising of changes made to the proposed Toronto Ling-Liang Church Apartment to address the concerns of staff and residents and of the Community Meeting held on June 23, 2003, be received;

 

And that the deputation of Tom Wridolin, 122 Upton Crescent, in objection to the proposed Toronto Ling-Liang Church Apartment, be received;

 

And that the written submission of Simon Ng providing a summary of discussions at the residents meeting held June 23, 2003, be received;

 

And that the written submission of Tom Wridolin outlining his objections to the proposed Toronto Ling-Liang Church Apartment, be received;

 

And that the written submissions from Tom Wridolin, James McKenna and Frances Wong requesting that consideration of the application by the Toronto Ling-Liang Church Apartment be deferred to Council this evening at 7:00 pm in order that residents may be in attendance, be received;

 

And that the Development Services Commission report dated June 17, 2003, entitled “Toronto Ling Liang Church, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval to permit a 55 unit retirement apartment building at 288 Clayton Drive [Files:  OP. 02-118830, ZA. 02- 118835, SC. 03-107361]” be received;

 

And that the Official Plan Amendment application (OP.02-118830) submitted by the Ling Liang Church, be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and adopted;

 

And that the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA. 02-118835) submitted by the Ling Liang Church, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted;

 

And that the Site Plan application (SC. 03-107361) submitted by the Ling Liang Church to permit a 5030 m², 55 unit retirement apartment building at 288 Clayton Drive be approved subject to the following conditions:

 

1.      That the final site plan and elevation drawings be submitted to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

2.      That a Landscape Plan be submitted, which includes perimeter landscaping and landscaping details discussed in this report, prepared by a Landscape Architect having O.A.L.A. membership, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

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

 

4.      That the Owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town, containing all standard and special provisions and requirements of the Town and public agencies including the following:

 

(a)    Provision for internal garbage storage at the north end of the apartment building;

 

(b)   Provision for the payment by the Owner of all applicable fees, recoveries, development charges, parkland dedications and financial obligations related to applicable Development Group Agreements;

 

(c)    Provision to ensure that should the property sever as a result of mortgage default, the Owner will register cross use agreements over the internal driveways, access ramps, and shared parking spaces;

 

(d)   Provision to ensure that the Owner will not obstruct the flow of water within the swale along the west and south property lines, as per the existing easement on the swale registered in favour of the Town; and

 

(e)    Provision requiring the Owner to post a letter of credit in the amount of $5000, which will be held for 2 years from the date of occupancy, and which will be drawn upon to fund improvements at the northerly access from Clayton Drive if necessary.

 

And that a water supply allocation for up to 55 units be granted from the Town’s reserve;

 

And Further that the site plan approval shall lapse after a period of three years commencing June 17, 2003, in the event a site plan agreement is not executed within that period.

(By-laws 2003-193 to 2003-195)

 

(5)        16^TH AVENUE TRUNK SEWER PHASE 2 - DEWATERING (5.5)

 

That the motion re 16th Avenue Trunk Sewer, Phase 2, as endorsed by Regional Council on June 12, 2003, be received;

 

And That subject to the conditions contained in the resolution of Markham Council dated June 10, 2003 and the clarifications/revisions to bullets numbered 2, 9 and 10 as outlined in the June 12 resolution of Region of York Council, and subject to the submission of additional documentation detailing the Region of York commitments to Pro-active Mitigation, the Minister of the Environment be notified that the Town of Markham has no objection to the request by the Region of York for a Permit to Take Water for Phase 2 of the 16th Avenue Trunk Sewer project.

 

And that the correspondence from the Region of York advising of the resolution passed by Regional Council on June 12, 2003 regarding the 16^th Avenue Trunk Sewer Phase 2 Construction Contract in response to the resolution passed by Markham Council on June 10, 2003, be received.

 

And that a motion be presented to the Region of York requesting the Region also be responsible for water quality issues at the earliest possible convenience.

 

 

(6)        REQUEST TO ERECT “JORGE MARTINEZ MEMORIAL”
 – SPRINGDALE VALLEY – RAYMERVILLE DRIVE (12.2.6 & 6.3)

 

That the information regarding the proposed Jorge Martinez Memorial at Springdale Valley, Raymerville Drive, be received;

 

And that the matter of the proposed Jorge Martinez Memorial at Springdale Valley, Raymerville Drive, be deferred and referred to staff to develop a policy to deal with this issue and other types of memorials including a public consultation process;

 

And that staff provide a work program for the development of this policy as quickly as possible.

 

 

(7)        2003 COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS
            MARKHAM VILLAGE TRAIN STATION COMMUNITY
            CENTRE BOARD (16.24)

 

Markham Village Train Station Community Centre Board

That the following persons be appointed to the Markham Village Train Station Community Centre Board for a term ending April 30, 2004:

 

                        Wayne Moss

                        Ken Rudy

                        Donna Wigmore

                        Linaire Armstrong

                        Carolyn Bentley

                        Nancy Danby

                        Dorothy Gilbert

                        Ken Hoyle

                        Dianne More

                        Don Reesor

                        Theo Rothe

                        Bob Youngberg

 

And that Councillor J. Heath’s term expire November 30, 2003.

 

 

(8)        VAUGHAN RICHMOND HILL AND MARKHAM HYDRO
            - HYDRO CONSOLIDATION (13.7)

 

That the presentation by John Herhalt and Ingrid Pregel of KPMG, LLP regarding a possible hydro consolidation - Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham Hydro, be received.

 

 

(9)        CITY OF TORONTO
            ELECTED OFFICIALS PENSION (13.5.2, 16.23)

 

That the tabled confidential report from the Acting Director of Human Resources providing a financial analysis and further information regarding the City of Toronto elected officials pension, be received.

 

 

(10)      CONCRETE ISSUE (10.13)

 

That the verbal update from the Director of Building Standards regarding the substandard building concrete issue, be received.

 

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the Report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted, approved and confirmed.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MEETING
             - JUNE 10, 2003

 

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 10, 2003, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         PRESENTATIONS

 

Council consented to add Presentations (3) to (5).

 

(1)        THORNHILL SENIORS CLUB (12.2.6)

 

Council acknowledged the following Members for their contribution in achieving the Thornhill Seniors Club Status:

 

Chair:               Jack MacKay

Vice-chair:        Warren Carroll

Secretary:         Ruth Briden

Treasurer:         Ken Davis

Director:           Bob Adams                  Fund Raising

Director:           Warren Bailie               Facility agreement

Director:           Irene Clatworthy           Golden 50's Liason

Director:           Kitty Danielson At large

Director:           Stan Daurio                  Membership

Director:           Tom Gove                    Programs

Director:           Margaret Jones Communication

Director:           Shirley Schaefer            Special Events

Director:           Marcia Wargon            Constitution

 

(2)        BIG BROTHERS OF YORK REGION (12.2.6)

 

Ms. Kathryn Henderson, Director of Development, Big Brothers of York presented a plaque to Councillor G. Landon for supporting the Big Brothers of York's Bowl for Kids Sake 2003.  Mayor Cousens accepted on behalf of Regional Councillor Landon.

 

 

(3)        CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS (12.2.6)

 

Council advised of the following activities planned for the 2003 Canada Day Celebrations and invited all to attend:

 

-     John Alan Cameron will entertain and act as Master of Ceremonies

      -     Citizenship Court

      -     Seniors’ Luncheon - transportation provided

      -     People’s Parade

      -     Celebrations at Milne Park including a fireworks display

 

 

(4)        MARKHAM VILLAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL (12.2.6)

 

Council extended congratulations to the Markham Village BIA and the Markham Village Music Festival Organizing Committee for a job well done on a very successful festival held last week-end.

 

 

(5)        LLOYD ABERNETHY MEMORIAL TRIBUTE (12.2.6)

 

Council announced with sadness the recent passing of Lloyd Abernethy who was a former Principal of Franklin Street Public School, former Supervising Principal of Markham Public Schools and a Markham Village Councillor from 1964 to 1968.  Council remembered Mr. Abernethy for his love of children and for his considerable contribution to the community.  Sincere condolences were extended to his family.

 

 

 

5.         DELEGATIONS

 

Council consented to add Delegations (1) to (20).

 

(1)        Tom Wridolin - in objection to the application by Toronto Lin-Liang Church to permit a 4-storey seniors apartment in addition to an existing Place of Worship. (June 24, 3003 Committee of the Whole, Item 5, By-laws 2003-193, 2003,194 and 2003-195) (10.3, 10.5 & 10.6)

 

(2)        Tupper Wheatley, President, Milne Park Conservation Association - in objection to the proposed locations of the dog leash-free area at Milne Park. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

(3)        Lesley Price, Secretary/Treasurer, Milne Park Conservation Association - in objection to the proposed locations and size of the dog leash-free area at Milne Park. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

(4)        Howard Leznoff - appealing for tolerance regarding the dog leash-free area at Milne Park and in support of public space that can be shared and enjoyed by all. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

(5)        Richard Talbot, member of Ol’ Dog - in objection to a fenced off-leash area and in support of off-leash dog walking in certain areas at certain times. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

(6)        Dr. Joe Ricci - in objection to dog off-leash areas as they must be strictly monitored. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

(7)        Bob Wright - in objection to the dog leash-free area at Milne Park on environmental and enforcement grounds. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

(8)        Fritz Schmidt - in objection to the proposed locations of the dog leash-free area at Milne Park stressing the need for any such area to be strictly enforced/monitored. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

(9)        Carole Wilson - in objection to taxpayers' money being spent on a fenced dog off-leash area on hydro lands, in support of certain dog off-leash times being permitted in Milne Park and in support of alternatives being offered. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

(10)      Lynn Nowicki - in objection to the dog leash-free area at Milne Park on safety and environmental grounds. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

(11)      Gilles Doré - in objection to the dog leash-free area at Milne Park. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

(12)      Glenn Lowes - in objection to the dog leash-free area at Milne Park as it is a conservation area. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

(13)      Maureen Cowan - member of Ol’ Dog, in support of the entire Milne Park being a dog leash-free area in off hours and off peak times. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

(14)      Sherry Setnyk - in support of dogs being kept on a leash until they reach the leash-free area because of safety issues. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

(15)      Ken Drynan - in objection to the dog leash-free area at Milne Park. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

(16)      Elaine Drynan - in objection to the dog leash-free area at Milne Park. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

(17)      Angela O’Neill - in objection to the dog leash-free area at Milne Park on the basis of safety. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

(18)      Valerie Burke - in support of the report of the Pesticide Reduction Steering Committee (16.34 & 5.7)

 

(19)      Glenn Baron - in objection to By-law 2003-213 - a by-law to amend the zoning for 28 River Bend Road to permit the creation of three lots on the basis of the provision of servicing in South Unionville. (Clause 7, Report No. 40, 2003) (10.5)

 

(20)      Will Snowball - a student on the Mayor’s Youth Task Force who has been attending Council meetings, thanked the Town of Markham for the opportunity given to him and to all the youth of Markham. (12.2.6)

 

 

 

6(a)      REPORT NO. 41 - COMMUNITY SERVICES & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (1), (2), (3) and (4).

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That Report No. 41 - Community Services & Environment Committee be received and adopted.

 

June 16, 2003

 

(1)        DEPUTATION – RESIDENT’S COMMITTEE
            DOG OFF-LEASH AREA (6.3 & 2.8)

 

That the following deputations be received:

Ms. Tamie Cochrane, in favour of the Milne Park site;

Ms. Anne Travers, in favour of the Milne Park site;

Mr. Robert Wright, opposing the Milne Park site, and;

Ms. Carol Wilson be received;

 

And that the letter dated June 12, 2003 from the “Off-leash Dog Owners Group” be received;

 

And that the email correspondence from H. Navarra, dated June 11, 2003, be received;

 

And that the report entitled "Dog Leash-Free Areas", dated June 16, 2003, be received;

 

And that staff meet with a group of dog owners to explore the Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) hydro land at Highway 48 north of 14^th Avenue (Highway 48 site) and other areas within the Town of Markham outside park areas that may be suitable for dog off-leash areas;

 

And that the "Guidelines for Permanent Leash-Free Areas" to provide a process for the consideration of any future requests for additional dog leash-free areas be referred back to staff for further review;

 

And that Development Services staff add dog leash-free sites to the list of amenities that can be considered for incorporation into new development areas/community parks, when the Planning & Urban Design Departments hold community forums to discuss the development of new areas/community parks;

 

And that staff at the Town of Markham's Legal Services Department pursue the possibility of leasing one or more large areas of land (up to 20 acres) in the non-urban area for a period of between 5 and 10 years to implement dedicated large scale dog leash-free area(s) independent of existing parks.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

(See following recorded vote which was Lost) (0:10)

 

            Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

            Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

That Report No. 41, Clause (1) be amended to delete paragraphs 5, 7, 10 and 11 and the following paragraph be added:

 

“That staff meet with a group of dog owners to explore the Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) hydro land at Highway 48 north of 14^th Avenue (Highway 48 site) and other areas within the Town of Markham outside park areas that may be suitable for dog off-leash areas;”

 

CARRIED

 

Moved By Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That Report No. 41, Clause (1), be considered as written:

 

“That the following deputations be received:

Ms. Tamie Cochrane, in favour of the Milne Park site;

Ms. Anne Travers, in favour of the Milne Park site;

Mr. Robert Wright, opposing the Milne Park site, and;

Ms. Carol Wilson be received;

 

And that the letter dated June 12, 2003 from the “Off-leash Dog Owners Group” be received;

 

And that the email correspondence from H. Navarra, dated June 11, 2003, be received;

 

            And that the report entitled "Dog Leash-Free Areas", dated June 16, 2003, be received;

 

            And that the implementation of a permanent dog leash-free site on Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) hydro land at Highway 48 north of 14th Avenue (Highway 48 site) to be funded from the Parks Department 2002 Capital Sportsfield Maintenance and Reconstruction account #59-5350-4800-005 at a cost not to exceed $39,000 be deferred awaiting response from the TRCA regarding approval for the Milne Park site;

 

And that the "Guidelines for Permanent Leash-Free Areas" to provide a process for the consideration of any future requests for additional dog leash-free areas be referred back to staff for further review, particularly sections a-d;

 

And that the proposal to implement a permanent dog leash-free site on ORC lands north of Huntington Park be deferred, along with other sites that may be suggested by the Dog Leash-Free Sub-committee under the process outlined in the "Guidelines for Permanent Leash-Free Areas";

 

And that Development Services staff add dog leash-free sites to the list of amenities that can be considered for incorporation into new development areas/community parks, when the Planning & Urban Design Departments hold community forums to discuss the development of new areas/community parks;

 

And that staff at the Town of Markham's Legal Services Department pursue the possibility of leasing one or more large areas of land (up to 20 acres) in the non-urban area for a period of between 5 and 10 years to implement dedicated large scale dog leash-free area(s) independent of existing parks;

 

And that staff make application to the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for their consideration of site Option 1 and Option 2 for approval for a permanent dog leash-free area;

 

And that upon receipt of TRCA approval of a permanent dog leash-free area within Milne Dam Park, staff proceed with the implementation of the approved location to be funded from the surplus funds in the Parks Department 2003 Capital Daniels Park - Gazebo account #59-6150-5037-005 at a cost not to exceed $25,200.

 

LOST

(See following recorded vote) (0:10)

 

 

YEAS:             (0)

 

NAYS:             Mayor D. Cousens, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (10)

 

ABSENT:        Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor D. Horchik. (3)

 

(2)        EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LEGISLATIVE
            REFORM (7.15)

 

That Council appoint the Deputy Fire Chief in charge of Emergency Planning as the Community Emergency Management Coordinator due to the Province of Ontario passing legislation changing the Emergency Plans Act to the Emergency Readiness Act;

 

And that the Community Emergency Management Coordinator undertake the necessary actions to bring the Town into compliance with the Emergency Readiness Act.  The Community Emergency Management Coordinator will also from time to time report back to Council on the status of the Town's Emergency Management Program;

 

And that Council approve a maximum upset limit of $20,000 to be funded from the Human Resources training budget, account 200 202 5250, which is to be allocated towards bringing the Town into compliance with provincial legislation by implementing the Emergency Management Program requirements of training, exercising, public education and awareness programs;

 

And that Council be provided with a progress report regarding the move to compliance in six months’ time;

 

And that an emergency preparedness report be provided to Council on an annual basis once compliance is achieved.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        REPORT OF THE PESTICIDE REDUCTION
            STEERING COMMITTEE (16.34 & 5.7)

 

That the Interim Report of the Town of Markham Pesticide Reduction Steering Committee dated June 16, 2003 be received;

 

And that Recommendation #1 that the Town of Markham continue implementation of the Ward 2 pilot project for 2003, be approved;

 

And that Recommendation #2 that the Town of Markham make improvements and adjustments to the maintenance program be referred to Committee of the Whole on July 8, 2003 to enable staff to prepare a report which would include examination of the available options, cost implications, and staff training;

 

And that the two further recommendations, “Five Attainable Targets” and “Other Long Term goals (2004 and beyond)” be deferred and referred to the September 2003 meeting of the Community Services and Environment Committee;

 

And that staff be required to provide information on the financial costs and issues of the pilot project, and the other recommendations of the Pesticide Reduction Steering Committee at the September 2003 Community Services and Environment Committee.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        KITCHEN ORGANICS COLLECTION PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE (5.1)

 

That the report entitled “Kitchen Organics Collection Program – Implementation Update” be received;

 

And that the confidential letter dated May 16, 2003 from Miller Waste be received;

 

And that Council not proceed with the 2003 implementation of a kitchen organics collection program and that staff prepare a report for Council’s consideration on the issues, options, and financial considerations for implementing Town-wide 3-stream collection in 2004;

 

And that Council recommend to the Region of York that Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti be appointed to the Regional Solid Waste Management Committee in the absence of Regional Councillor G. Landon;

 

And that the Town of Markham advise the Region of York of its severe disappointment at the lack of progress by the Region of York to provide organics processing;

 

And that the Region of York be requested to give priority to a disposal solution for an organics collection program in the Town of Markham.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

(See following recorded vote) (10:0)

 

            Moved by Councillor J. Heath

            Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

            That Clause (4) be amended to add the words "… a disposal solution for …" to the last paragraph, in front of the words "…an organics collection…".

 

CARRIED

 

YEAS:             Mayor D. Cousens, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (10)

 

NAYS:             (0)

 

ABSENT:        Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor D. Horchik. (3)

 

 

(5)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES & ENVIRONMENT
            COMMITTEE MEETING – JUNE 16, 2003 (16.0)   Weblink

 

That the Community Services & Environment Committee minutes dated June 16, 2003 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6(b)      REPORT NO. 42 - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clause (10).

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That Report No. 42 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.

 

June 16, 2003

 

(1)        RELOCATION OF THE UDELL-HAMILTON HOUSE-
            TO MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES - FINANCIAL
            CAPABILITY OF APPLICANT AND LOT SELECTION (16.11)

 

That the report on financial capability of the applicants to purchase a lot and successfully undertake the relocation and restoration of the Udell-Hamilton House at the Markham Heritage Estates be received and endorsed;

 

And that Lot 37, Plan 65M-2761 (Heritage Subdivision) be declared surplus to the Town's need and made available for sale to the applicants;

 

And that the fourteen (14) day notice period of the proposed sale of the above lands, be placed on the next Council agenda, or subsequent date, in accordance with the Town of Markham By-law No. 178-96 (Sale of Surplus Real Property);

 

And that the Manager of Real Property and the Manager of Heritage Planning be authorized to negotiate the terms and conditions for the relocation of the Lunau Barn and to finalize the sale of the structure to Mr. Michael Bradshaw, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;

 

And that a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between Michael Bradshaw and the Town of Markham together with the transfer/deed of land and any other required closing documentation in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;

 

And that Lot 37 be sold for the price of $109,000.00;

 

And that when a building permit is issued for Lot 37, Plan 65M-2761, that the property be exempt from all of the Town's current development charges in accordance with the Town of Markham By-law No. 147-99 (Town-wide Hard Services), and Town of Markham By-law No. 148-99 (Town-wide Soft Services);

 

And that in providing the above exemption, it is acknowledged that if or when a residence is built on the property at 7292 19th Avenue, the property is subject to any applicable development charges.

 

(2)        BUR OAK & MCCOWAN LAND PURCHASE
            NEW FIRE STATION (8.6 & 7.15)

 

That Council approve the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the purchase of lands designated as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on the reference plan (attached to staff report) (to be deposited), being a part of Part 17, Plan 65R-21556, PIN 03060-0179, Bur Oak Avenue, Markham from Amber Plain Investments Limited in the amount of $675,000 excluding GST;

 

And that a by-law be enacted on June 24, 2003 to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement and all related documents for the lands designated as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on the attached reference plan (to be deposited), being a part of Part 17, Plan 65R-21556, PIN 03060-0179, Bur Oak Avenue, Markham from Amber Plain Investments Limited, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;

 

And that an Executive Steering Committee be struck, consisting of members of the current Fire Station Executive Steering Committee and other members of Council as appointed;

 

And that Council support and approve in principle the construction of the "repeatable design" fire station on the lands;

 

And that project management for the construction of the new fire station be provided by the Town's Construction and Utilities Department.

(By-law 2003-196)

 

 

(3)        SURPLUS PROPERTY AND CONVEYANCE OF
PART OF BLOCK D, PLAN 2886 AND DESIGNATED AS
PARTS 2 AND 3 ON PLAN 65R-21737 TO UNIONVILLE
HOME SOCIETY, HIGHWAY 7, UNIONVILLE (8.5)

 

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the Town Solicitor be authorized to proceed with the process of the conveyance of property designated as Part 2 and 3, Registered Plan 65R-21737, once the property has been formally acquired from the Ontario Realty Corporation, as follows:

 

"That the property being Part of Block D, Plan 2886 and designated as Parts 2 and 3 and Plan 65R-21737, Highway 7, Unionville be declared surplus property pursuant to Town of Markham By-law No. 178-96;

 

 

And that notice of the proposed disposition of such lands be placed on the agenda for the Council meeting on June 24, 2003, also required by Town of Markham By-law No. 178-96;

 

And further that a by-law be enacted at the Council meeting on July 8, 2003, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer/Deed of Land to Unionville Home Society for lands legally described as Part of Block D, Plan 2886 and designated as Parts 2 and 3 on Plan 65R-21737, Highway 7, Unionville in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor."

 

(4)        RELOCATION OF THE PETER G. MUSTARD HOUSE
            TO MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES - FINANCIAL
            CAPABILITY OF APPLICANT AND LOT SELECTION (16.11)

 

That the report on financial capability of the applicants to purchase a lot and successfully undertake the relocation and restoration of the Peter Mustard House at the Markham Heritage Estates be received and endorsed;

 

And that Lot 28, Plan 65M-2761 (Heritage Subdivision) be declared surplus to the Town's need and made available for sale to the applicants;

 

And that the fourteen (14) day notice period of the proposed sale of the above lands, be placed on the next Council agenda, or subsequent date, in accordance with the Town of Markham By-law No. 178-96 (Sale of Surplus Real Property);

 

And that a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between Gregory Knight and Tara Cooke and the Town of Markham together with the transfer/deed of land and any other required closing documentation in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;

 

And that when a building permit is issued for Lot 28, Plan 65M-2761, that the property be exempt from all of the Town's current development charges in accordance with Town of Markham By-law No. 147-99 (Town Wide Hard Services) and Town of Markham By-law 148-99 (Town Wide Soft Services);

 

And that in providing the above exemption it is acknowledged that if or when a residence is built on the property at 9615 9th Line, the property is subject to any applicable development charges.

 

 

(5)        REGISTRATION OF PROPERTIES FOR TAX SALE (7.3)

 

That the Treasurer commence the registration process under the Municipal Act, 2001 for the four properties listed on Appendix "A" to this report.

 

 

(6)        PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION PROGRAM
            FOR HERITAGE PROPERTIES (7.3 & 16.11)

 

That the presentation by the Director, Taxation, regarding the proposed property tax reduction program for heritage properties be received;

 

And that a Public Information Meeting be held as soon as possible to present the information on the proposed property tax reduction program for heritage properties to residents, and to provide an opportunity for public input;

 

And that advertisements be placed in the local newspapers and that notices be sent to the following groups and organizations:

            - Heritage Estates Subdivision home-owners

            - Home-owners in the Heritage Conservation Districts (Thornhill, Markham Village, and Unionville)

            - Homeowners in the Buttonville Heritage Conservation District Study Area

            - Owners of designated heritage properties

            - Owners of listed heritage properties

            - Markham, Thornhill and Unionville Historical Societies, and

            - Members of Heritage Markham Committee

 

And that staff be requested to bring back a report to the Finance & Administrative Committee on this matter, consolidating all comments received.

 

 

(7)        APPOINTMENT OF CSBIF DIRECTOR - (COMMUNITY
            SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT FUND) (10.16 & 12.2.6)

 

That the report entitled "Appointment of CSBIF Director" be received;

 

And that the Town appoint Councillor K. Usman to serve for a period of one year, as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors of the Community Small Business Investment Fund (CSBIF) managed by Value Added Ventures Limited of Thornhill.

 

 

(8)        NOTICE BY-LAW (2.0 & 2.1)

 

That a by-law be enacted to amend By-Law No. 2002-275, "A By-Law to Prescribe the Form and Manner and Times for the Provision of Reasonable Notice" to provide for notice publication on the committee/Council agenda and on the Town's website.

(By-law 2003-197)

 

 

(9)        MINUTES - MARKHAM SARS ECONOMIC RECOVERY
            TASK FORCE - MAY 12, MAY 13, & MAY 20, 2003 AND

            SARS FUNDING SOURCE (16.24 & 13.4.4)

 

That the minutes of the Markham SARS Economic Recovery Task Force meetings held on

May 12, May 13, and May 20, 2003, be received;

 

And that staff of the Financial Services Department be requested to identify a funding source for the SARS economic recovery initiative to the level of $75,000 to bring the total amount to be expended to $100,000;

 

And that such funding be at the discretion of the Treasurer.

 

(10)      EXEMPTION OF ALL RETAIL BUSINESSES IN TOWN

            OF MARKHAM - SARS ECONOMIC RECOVERY (13.4 & 7.0)

Whereas Markham Council established a special Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Economic Recovery Task Force for the purpose of recommending an action plan promoting the economic recovery of Markham businesses negatively affected by the SARS outbreaks;

 

And Whereas the Task Force has consulted with the cross section of Markham business community in order to better understand the extent of the economic impact and to identify opportunities for government to assist in the economic recovery;

 

And Whereas the retail sector in Markham and across York Region has been significantly affected by the SARS outbreaks;

 

And Whereas the Region of York has the authority under the Retail Business Holidays Act to exempt retail business establishments from the requirement to close on statutory holidays;

 

And Whereas Regulation 711/91 permits such exemption for up to five holidays a year during which a fair, festival or other special event is being held in a municipality;

 

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved That:

 

1.         The Region of York be requested to exempt all retail businesses in the Town of Markham from the provisions of the Retail Business Holidays Act, pursuant to Regulation 711/01, for every statutory holiday after Canada Day, up to and including Thanksgiving, 2003, for the purposes of permitting fairs, festivals or other special events.

 

2.         The Region of York be requested to exempt all retail businesses in all of the local municipalities in York Region from the provisions of the Retail Business Holidays Act, pursuant to Regulation 711/01, for every statutory holiday after Canada Day, up to and including Thanksgiving, 2003 for the purposes of permitting fairs, festivals or other special events.

 

3.         The Region of York be requested to schedule a public meeting in accordance with the provisions of the Retail Business Holidays Act as soon as possible to commence the process to permit the exemption requested.

 

4.         The Mayor and Council designate the Civic Holiday in August, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day as special celebratory events called "Shop and Celebrate Markham".

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor K. Usman

            Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

            That Clause (4), Report No. 42 be amended to add the following to the last paragraph:

 

            "4.        The Mayor and Council designate the Civic Holiday in August, Labour Day and Thanksgiving Day as special celebratory events called “Shop and Celebrate Markham."

 

CARRIED

 

 

(11)      REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR DETAILED REVIEW
            OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS (12.2 & 7.0)

 

That the presentation of the Acting Commissioner, Strategy, Innovation & Partnerships regarding the Request for Proposal for a detailed review of Corporate Communications, be received;

 

And the following recommendation, which was received and endorsed in principle at Council on June 10, 2003, be confirmed:

 

"That the report dated June 3, 2003 entitled "Request for Proposal for a Detailed Review of Corporate Communications" be received and endorsed;

 

And that an upset limit for the review be set at $20,000 (inclusive of GST) and be funded from the Organization Development account #043 53505242005."

 

 

(12)      SKATEBOARD PARK UPDATE - SOIL CONDITION (6.3)

 

That the verbal report of the Manager, Parks & Open Space Development regarding the soil condition of the proposed skateboard park, and its effect on the final design and costs, be received;

 

And that staff continue with the tender process for the skateboard park;

 

And that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to award the contract, at his discretion.

 

 

(13)      CONTRACT AWARD RFP 026 R03
            MARKHAM CENTRE FINANCIAL STRATEGY (7.12)

 

That RFP 026-R-03 for a Financial Strategy for Markham Centre be awarded to the highest ranked acceptable proponent P3 Advisors for a sum not to exceed the project budget of $75,000.00, inclusive of 7% GST and disbursements ($72,196.26 inclusive of 3% GST and disbursements);

 

And that the award be funded from Development Services 2002 Capital Project account

 80-5399-4971-005 “Markham Centre Enterprise Study”;

 

And that the balance remaining in Development Services Capital Project accounts: 80-5399-4975-005 “Open Space Performance Measures” in the amount of $8,261.43; 80-5399-4977-005 “Transportation Performance Measures” in the amount of $16,412.60 and 80-5399-3519-005 “Sciberras Road Study” in the amount of $18,802.40 totalling $43,476.43 be transferred to account 80-5399-4971-005 “Markham Centre Enterprise Study”. 

 

 

(14)      PARK AND BOULEVARD MOWING STANDARDS (6.3)

 

That the program to reduce the number of days between grass mowing in Parks from the current 14 to 18 day intervals to a 12 to 14 day mowing interval, in the amount of $150,000 be approved;

 

And that the funding for the program to reduce the number of days between grass mowing in Parks from the current 14 to 18 day intervals to a 12 to 14 day mowing interval is provided for in the 2003 Operating accounts 730-7363015 in the amount of $50,000, 730-7363010 in the amount of $30,000, and 750-7525500 in the amount of $70,000;

 

And that the program to increase the level of service for boulevard grass cutting from 11 to 14 cuts per year, for both Town and Region roads, in the amount of $66,000 be approved;

 

And that the funding to increase the level of service for boulevard grass cutting from 11 to 14 cuts per year, for both Town and Region roads, is provided for in the 2003 Operating account 730-7305399;

 

And that the Operations and Finance Departments solicit support from the Region of York to provide financial assistance to cover the additional costs associated with the increased level of service from 11 to 14 cuts annually on Region boulevards;

 

And that staff be requested to report back, to the Community Services & Environment Committee, with recommendations on ways to restore lawns in Town parks, boulevards and other Town properties, including enhances trimming and extended cultural practices.

 

 

(15)      BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE ON REGIONAL ROADS (5.10)

 

That the report entitled "Boulevard Maintenance on Regional Roads" be received;

 

And that Council direct the Operations Department to contract out the boulevard maintenance on Regional roads;

 

And that a program to collect and dispose of litter on Regional roads be approved, subject to the Region of York providing full recovery of all of the costs associated with this new service.

 

(16)      OUT OF THE COLD PROGRAM (12.2.6)

That Mayor D. Cousens be authorized to communicate with the City of Toronto, Markham Council's strong support of their "Out of the Cold Program";

 

And that the City of Toronto also be requested to continue this very worthwhile program.

 

 

(17)      OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
            COMMITTEE MEETING – JUNE 16, 2003 (16.0)   Weblink

 

That the Finance & Administrative Committee minutes dated June 16, 2003 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6(c)      REPORT NO. 43 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (7) and (10).

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

That Report No. 43 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

June 17, 2003

 

(1)        DUST CONTROL MEASURES AND
CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE GUIDELINES (5.0)

 

That the staff report entitled ‘Dust Control Measures and Construction Practice Guidelines’, dated June 17, 2003, be received and endorsed as amended by the following provisions:

·          management of topsoil stockpiles include that they be located downwind from residences

·          the words "2 or more" be deleted from the third paragraph of the Guidelines, in reference to the combination of required dust control measures;

 

And that Staff be authorized to update the Dust Control Measures and Construction Practice Guidelines periodically as required;

 

And that future Residential Subdivision Agreements, Development Agreements and Site Plan Agreements include requirements for the implementation of dust control mitigation measures as set out in the report.

 

(2)        REGION OF YORK SECUREMENT CRITERIA (13.4)

 

That the staff report entitled “Region of York Securement Criteria”, dated June 17, 2003, be received;

 

And that comments be added to encourage the Region to establish permanent year-over-year funding;

 

And that a clause be added to ensure that the Region's securement criteria does not diminish the opportunity to secure land in urban municipalities if it meets the general criteria;

 

And that the Town support the Region of York’s ongoing work in partnership with local municipalities, public agencies and other stakeholders in environmental land acquisition;

 

And that a copy of the report be forwarded to the Region of York as the Town’s comments on the Region’s draft Securement Criteria.

 

 

(3)        ENGINEERING DESIGN CRITERIA AND STANDARDS - 2003 (5.0)
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That the Engineering Department’s report entitled “ Engineering Design Criteria and Standards  - 2003“, be received;

 

And that the final Engineering Design Criteria and Standards – 2003 be utilized for the design and construction of civil works in Markham;

 

And that the Director of Engineering be authorized to update the Engineering Design Criteria and Standards - 2003 documents as required in the future, in consultation with other affected Town of Markham departments and the development industry.

 

 

(4)        HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE
UNIONVILLE, THORNHILL AND MARKHAM VILLAGE
HERITAGE DISTRICTS (2.16, 10.0, 16.11)   Weblink

 

That Council endorse the proposal to create and install identification signage and special events notice signage for the Markham Village, Thornhill and Unionville Heritage Conservation Districts as outlined in the staff report dated, June 17, 2003;

 

And that the design of the signage (as indicated on Figures 2, 3 and 4 of the staff report dated June 17, 2003) and signage locations (as indicated on Figures 5, 6, and 7 of the staff report dated June 17, 2003) be approved in principle and that approval be granted to the Manager – Heritage Planning for review and approval of final details of the proposed Heritage Conservation District Identification Signage;

 

And that approval be granted to the Manager of Street Operations and the Manager – Heritage Planning to negotiate with other governmental organizations and agencies the final location of those signs which are proposed to be located within rights of way outside of the jurisdiction of the Town; 

 

And that approval be granted to the Manager of Street Operations to proceed with the manufacture and erection of identification signage within the Markham Village, Thornhill and Unionville Heritage Conservation Districts;

 

And that the cost of the supplies required for the signage program (wooden posts, intecel board, applique, stain, etc.) and installation, at an upset cost of $14,500, to be paid for from the Heritage Preservation Account (Reserve) 087-2800115;

 

And further that a report be brought forward on final design and location details with respect to special events notice signage for the Markham Village, Thornhill and Unionville Heritage Conservation Districts, and that the design of event signage be reconsidered with respect to listing only current upcoming events in order to retain its impact.

 

 

(5)        MERANO SUBDIVISION (65M-3600) NOISE ATTENUATION (10.7)
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That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an amendment to the Merano Developments Inc. subdivision agreement dated August 1, 2002 for the phasing of the noise attenuation requirements based on the following principles:

• The Developer (Merano) shall install all internal noise mitigation as required to attenuate noise impacts from the Go Rail use

• Merano shall undertake mechanical revisions to the Assinck mechanical equipment as outlined in the noise study prior to occupancy of homes in the subdivision
• The installation of the attenuation fencing (7 metre and 4 metre high) at the rear of the Assinck property be deferred
• Merano shall undertake a noise monitoring program to the satisfaction of Director of Engineering to monitor noise levels until the Acceptance for Maintenance of the Subdivision by the Town
• If prior to Acceptance for Maintenance by the Town the noise levels from the Assinck property are a concern to residents or the Town, Merano shall install the noise wall as and when directed by the Director of Engineering
• If at the Acceptance for Maintenance stage the source of the noise has ceased to exist and/or the monitoring indicates noise levels acceptable to the Town, the noise wall not be installed
• Merano to acknowledge and agree that should the noise wall no longer be required, the Town shall draw on the letter of credit held for this item up to a maximum of $100,000 and such funds shall be used by the Town at its discretion for the Main St. Markham Streetscape improvements.
• Merano to indemnify the Town of Markham for any claims arising from the above.

 

(6)        AL HUSSAIN FOUNDATION, 10992 KENNEDY ROAD
            OFFICIAL PLAN, ZONING BY-LAW AND MINISTER’S ZONING
            ORDER (AIRPORT) TO PERMIT A PLACE OF WORSHIP
            IN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING PERMITTED CEMETERY
            (OPA. 96-005, Z0.96-029, ZA01118321) (10.3, 10.5)   Weblink

 

That the correspondence from James M. Ayes of Gowlings, representing Romandale Farms Limited, with comments in respect of the application by Al Hussain Foundation at 10992 Kennedy Road, be received;

 

And that the deputations by Atta Hussain, Ronald Morris, Brian Parker of Gowlings, representing Romandale Farms Limited, and Claudio Brutto, representing the applicant, Al Hussain Foundation, be received;

 

And that the report, dated June 17, 2003 entitled Al Hussain Foundation 10992 Kennedy Road Applications to amend the Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Minister’s Zoning Order (Airport) to permit a place of worship in addition to the existing permitted cemetery, be received;

 

And that Council approve, in principle, the conversion of the existing funeral prayer chapel to a place of worship, in addition to the permitted cemetery, subject to:

i)                    the place of worship use being confined to the existing building (600 sq. m.) plus any necessary minor additions which serve to improve the functionality of the existing structure for use as a place of worship, but do not increase the person capacity of the worship area;

ii)                   clarification from an architect, as to the person capacity of the worship area, as defined by the Places of Worship Study;

iii)                 provision of sufficient parking on the site to meet or exceed the new parking standard for places of worship recommended by the Places of Worship Study;

iv)                 submission of a traffic impact study, acceptable to the Town and the Region;

v)                  confirmation that the proposed private sewage and water services are adequate for the proposed place of worship use and will not have any significant negative impact on surrounding land uses; 

vi)                 submission of a site plan application for a place of worship within the existing building, including landscaping, and elevation drawings; and,

vii)               submission of an application to the Region of York for amendment to the Regional Official Plan to permit the conversion of the existing building to a place of worship, in addition to the permitted cemetery use.

 

And that following submission of the required applications for Regional Official Plan amendment and Site Plan approval, and supporting studies and drawings, staff report back to Development Services Committee regarding the revised applications by Al Hussain Foundation to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law and Minister’s Zoning Order (Airport) to permit a place of worship within the existing building, in addition to the existing cemetery, at 10992 Kennedy Road.

 

(7)        ST. MARK’S COPTIC CANADIAN VILLAGE, 3660 STEELES AVE.
ZONING AND OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS FOR A
RELIGIOUS CAMPUS (OP.03-105828, ZA.03-105829) (10.3, 10.5)  Weblink

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the Development Services Commission report dated June 17, 2003, entitled “St. Mark’s Coptic Canadian Village, Zoning and Official Plan Amendments to permit residential uses and certain institutional components of a proposed religious campus north of Steeles Avenue between Acadia Avenue and Ferrier Street (3660 Steeles Avenue) (File: OP.03-105828 and ZA.03-105829)” be received;

 

And that the Official Plan amendment application (OP.03-1052828) submitted by St. Mark’s Coptic Canadian Village, be approved and the draft Official Plan amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and adopted;

 

And that the Zoning By-law amendment application (ZA.03-105829) submitted by St. Mark’s Coptic Canadian Village, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law amendment attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted.

(By-laws 2003-198 & 2003-199)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(8)        WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL AND
ZONING AMENDMENT, PHASE 1 AND 2
(DEVELOPMENT PHASING PLAN WISMER COMMONS)
WISMER MARKHAM DEVELOPMENTS INC., PHASE 2B 19TM-02008
DANVEST WISMER INVEST. LTD/DOVCOM REALTY INC., PHASE 2B
BRAWLEY MANOR CORPORATION, PHASE 2B
1039954 ONTARIO LIMITED (WISMER COMMONS), PHASE 1, 19TM-02016
(10.5, 10.7)    Weblink

 

Wismer Markham Developments Inc., Phase 2B, 19TM-02008

5755 Major Mackenzie Drive, 9793 & 9650 Highway 48, Part of Lots 18, 19 & 20, Con. 7

File Nos.:  SU 02 113757 & ZA 02 113879

 

That draft plan of subdivision, Wismer Markham Developments Inc. 19TM-02008 Phase 2B, prepared by KLM Planning Partners Inc., identified as Project Number P-408, Dwg. No. – 03:4, dated May 15, 2003, be approved subject to the conditions of draft plan approval set out in Appendix ‘A’ to the staff report dated June 17, 2003;

 

And that the applications submitted by Wismer Markham Developments Inc. to amend Zoning By-laws 177-96 and 304-87 be approved and the implementing by-laws, set out in Appendix ‘E’ to the staff report dated June 17, 2003, be enacted, without further notice;

 

And that water supply allocation for 197 units be granted to Wismer Markham Developments Inc. 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 allocation to the Draft Plan of Subdivision should the development not proceed in a timely manner;

 

And that the applicant submits the required 30% subdivision processing fee for the Phase 2B portion of the subdivision;

 

And that registration of Wismer Markham Developments Inc. 19TM-02008 Phase 2B in respect to interim sanitary capacity and 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 this report.

 

 

Danvest Wismer Investments Limited/Dovcom Realty Inc., Phase 2B, 19TM-02009

9785 & 9899 McCowan Road, Part of Lots 19 & 20, Concession 7

File Nos.:  SU 02 114206 & ZA 02 114202

 

That draft plan of subdivision, Danvest Wismer Investments Limited/Dovcom Realty Inc.19TM-02009 Phase 2B, prepared by KLM Planning Partners Inc., identified as Project No. P-415, Dwg. No. – 03:3, dated May 15, 2003, be approved subject to the conditions of draft plan approval set out in Appendix ‘B’ to the staff report dated June 17, 2003;

 

And that the applications submitted by Danvest Wismer Investments Limited/Dovcom Realty Inc. to amend Zoning By-laws 177-96 and 304-87 be approved and the implementing by-laws, set out in Appendix ‘F’ to the staff report dated June 17, 2003, be enacted, without further notice;

 

And that water supply allocation for 30 units be granted to Danvest Wismer Investments Limited/Dovcom Realty Inc. 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 allocation to the Draft Plan of Subdivision should the development not proceed in a timely manner;

 

And that the applicant, submit the required 30% subdivision processing fee for the Phase 2B portion of the subdivision;

 

And that registration of Danvest Wismer Investments Limited/Dovcom Realty Inc. 19TM-02009 Phase 2B in respect to interim sanitary capacity and 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 this report.

 

 

Brawley Manor Corporation, Phase 2B, 19TM-02010

5804 Sixteenth Avenue, Part of Lots 16 & 17, Concession 7

File Nos.:  SU 02 115478 & ZA 02 115483

 

That draft plan of subdivision, Brawley Manor Corporation 19TM-02010 Phase 2B, prepared by KLM Planning Partners Inc., identified as Project No. P-449, Dwg. No. – 03:2, dated March 11, 2003, be approved subject to the conditions of draft plan approval set out in Appendix ‘C’ to the staff report dated June 17, 2003;

 

And that the applications submitted by Brawley Manor Corporation to amend Zoning By-laws 177-96 and 304-87 be approved and the implementing by-laws, set out in Appendix ‘G’ to the staff report dated June 17, 2003, be enacted, without further notice;

 

And that water supply allocation for 53 units be granted to Brawley Manor Corporation 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 allocation to the Draft Plan of Subdivision should the development not proceed in a timely manner;

 

And that the applicant submit the required 30% subdivision processing fee for the Phase 2B portion of the subdivision;

 

And that registration of Brawley Manor Corporation 19TM-02010 Phase 2B in respect to interim sanitary capacity and 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 this report.

 

 

1039954 Ontario Limited (Wismer Commons), Phase 1, 19TM-02016

Major Mackenzie Drive East, Part of Lot 20, Concession 7

File Nos.:  SU 02 118676 & ZA 02 118669

 

That draft plan of subdivision, 1039954 Ontario Limited (Wismer Commons) 19TM-02016 Phase 1, prepared by KLM Planning Partners Inc., identified as Project No. P-420, Dwg. No. – 03:4, dated May 16, 2003, be approved subject to the conditions of draft plan approval set out in Appendix ‘D’ to the staff report dated June 17, 2003;

And that the applications submitted by 1039954 Ontario Limited (Wismer Commons) to amend Zoning By-laws 177-96 and 304-87 be approved and the implementing by-laws, set out in Appendix ‘H’ to the staff report dated June 17, 2003, be enacted, without further notice;

 

And that water supply allocation for 91.5 units be granted to 1039954 Ontario Limited (Wismer Commons) 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 allocation to the Draft Plan of Subdivision should the development not proceed in a timely manner;

 

And that the applicant submit the required 30% subdivision processing fee for the Phase 1 portion of the subdivision;

 

And that registration of 1039954 Ontario Limited (Wismer Commons) 19TM-02016 Phase 1 in respect to interim sanitary capacity and 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 this report.

(By-laws 2003-200 to 2003-207)

 

 

(9)        FINAL REPORT, MARKHAM ROAD CORRIDOR STUDY (10.8)  Weblink

 

That correspondence from Roy W. Mason of KLM Planning, representing New Style Developments, requesting deferral of the Final Report, Markham Road Corridors Study, be received;

 

And that the Markham Road Corridor Study report from Brook McIlroy Inc., dated June, 2003, be received and endorsed;

 

And that the land use and urban design vision and guidelines outlined in the Markham Road Corridor Study report from Brook McIlroy Inc., dated June, 2003 be used in the evaluation of development applications within the corridor;

 

And that staff be directed to prepare Official Plan, Secondary Plan and Zoning amendments to implement the land use and urban design vision for the Markham Road Corridor, and that a Public Meeting be held to consider these Official Plan, Secondary Plan and Zoning amendments;

And that Interim Control By-law 2002-215, in effect for certain properties within the Markham Road Corridor Study area, be extended for an additional year to September 15, 2004 to allow recommended amendments to land use designations and zoning arising from the study, to be adopted by Council;

 

And that the by-law to extend Interim Control By-law 2002-215 for certain properties within the Markham Road Corridor Study area, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to this report, be enacted;    

 

And that staff enter into discussions with the Region of York regarding the implementation of the proposed design and streetscape improvements for the portion of Markham Road between 14^th Avenue and Steeles Avenue, as part of the Region’s Streetscaping Policy review;

 

And that staff be directed to report to Development Services Committee on options and strategies for properties on the east side of the intersection at 14^th Avenue and Highway 48.

(By-law 2003-208)

 

 

(10)      THE MARKHAM SARS ECONOMIC RECOVERY TASK FORCE
            MINUTES OF MEETING, JUNE 11, 2003 (16.24, 13.4.4)    Weblink

 

That the draft minutes of the Markham SARS Economic Recovery Task Force meeting held June 11, 2003, be received;

 

And that, whereas the Town of Markham and Region of York are in the process of formally exempting all retail businesses from the provisions of the Retail Business Holiday Act, pursuant to Regulation 711/91, for every statutory holiday from May 15, 2003 up to and including Thanksgiving 2003, with the exception of Canada Day, thereby allowing retail businesses to operate and encouraging increased economic activity;

 

Now therefore the Task Force recommends:

 

That the Town of Markham declare the following three holidays in 2003 (i.e. Municipal Holiday Weekend in August, Labour Day Weekend in September, and Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend in October) "Special Event Days";

 

And that upon receipt of approval of the exemption by the Region of York, that the exemption be advertised to Markham residents and the Markham business community through an ad on the Markham Page and by notice to all Markham business associations.

 

And that the Town of Markham provides a maximum of $12,500 each, to be comprised of cash and/or in-kind services, to the FCCM and Unionville BIA proposals, conditional on each group also receiving funding from any level of Government and/or private enterprise.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor K. Usman

            Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

            That Clause (10), Report No. 43 be amended to delete the last paragraph and the following be substituted therefor:

 

"And that the Town of Markham provides a maximum of $12,500 each, to be comprised of cash and/or in-kind services, to the FCCM and Unionville BIA proposals, conditional on each group also receiving funding from any level of Government and/or private enterprise."

 

CARRIED

 

(11)      HIGHWAY 407/RODICK ROAD LAND USE STUDY AREA
            OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT (MI 466) (10.3, 10.8) 

 

That correspondence from: Stanley B. Stein, Osler Hoskin & Harvourt, on behalf of 690346 Ontario Inc. (Magna International Inc.); Geoff Woods, Canadian National Railway Properties;

Joanne Barnett, Kerbel Group Inc., on behalf of Oaks Precast; and       Paul Lowes, Sorensen Gravely Lowes Planning Associates Inc., on behalf of the Ontario Realty Corporation, be received;

And that the deputations by Jim Kirk of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of the Miller Group, and Harold Klug, 5 Shields Court, Suite 109, representing property owners, be received;

 

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on June 17, 2003, with respect to the proposed draft official plan amendment for the Highway 407/Rodick Road Land Use Study Area be received;

 

And that staff finalize the draft official plan amendment for the Highway 407/ Rodick Road Land Use Study Area (as directed by Development Services Committee) and submit it to Council for adoption;

 

And that the adopted amendment be submitted to the Region of York;

 

And that the Region of York be requested to approve the Town's Official Plan Amendment;

 

And that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to amend the Parkway Belt West Plan to delete any lands within the Official Plan Amendment Area from the designated area of the Parkway Belt West Plan;

 

And further that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to amend the Minister's Zoning Orders (O.Reg 473/73) to delete any lands within the Official Plan Amendment Area from the designated area of the Minister's Zoning Order (O.Reg 473/73) upon approval of a corresponding amendment to the Parkway Belt West Plan for deletion of the subject lands and approval of the Town's Official Plan Amendment by the Region of York.

(By-law 2003-209)

 

 

(12)      HIGHWAY 404 NORTH LAND USE STUDY AREA
            OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT (MI 459) (10.3, 10.8)

 

That the correspondence from Terri Ardelli of TransCanada PipeLines Limited, and Neil Garbe of York Region, with respect to the proposed draft Official Plan amendment for the Highway 404 North Land Use Study Area, be received;

 

And that the deputations by Jim Kirk of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of three property owners in the area, and Mike Kusner, P.O. Box 472, Gormley, with respect to the proposed draft Official Plan amendment for the Highway 404 North Land Use Study Area, be received;

 

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on June 17, 2003, with respect to the proposed draft Official Plan amendment for the Highway 404 North Land Use Study Area be received;

 

And that staff finalize the proposed official plan amendment (as directed by Development Services Committee) for the Highway 404 North Land Use Study Area and submit it to Council for adoption;

 

And that the adopted amendment be submitted to the Region of York;

 

And that the Region of York be requested to amend the Regional Official Plan to incorporate the lands within the area of the Town's Official Plan Amendment Area into the Region's Urban Area and as may be otherwise appropriate to permit the Town's amendment to be approved, and to then approve the Town's Official Plan Amendment;

 

And further that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority be requested to prepare updated floodplain mapping for the amendment area.

(By-law 2003-210)

 

 

(13)      OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
            COMMITTEE MEETING – JUNE 17, 2003 (16.0)   Weblink

 

That the Development Services Committee minutes dated June 17, 2003 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6(d)      REPORT NO. 44 - TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to add Report No. 44 - Transportation Committee.

 

Council consented to separate Clause (2).

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That Report No. 44 - Transportation Committee be received and adopted.

 

June 23, 2003

 

(1)        ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL
ELSON STREET AND SHADLOCK STREET (5.12.3)

 

That Schedule 12 of By-law 106-71 for an all-way stop control be amended to include the intersection of Elson Street and Shadlock Street and that the attached By-law be approved;

 

And that the Operations and Asset Management Department be directed to install all-way stop signs at the intersection of Elson Street and Shadlock Street as soon as the by-law is approved;

 

And that the York Regional Police be requested to enforce the all-way stop control upon installation of these signs.

(By-law 2003-222)

 

 

(2)        HARLECH COURT PARKING PROHIBITION (5.12.4)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That the matter of the proposed parking prohibition on Harlech Court, be referred to staff to meet with the Ward Councillor to evaluate the possible implications on the community.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        DANCER’S DRIVE PARKING PROHIBITION (5.12.4)

 

That Schedule 1 of Parking By-law 336-88, be amended to rescind the No Parking Prohibition on the west side of Dancer’s Drive in its entirety;

 

And that Schedule 1 of Parking By-law 336-88, be amended in to include a No Parking Prohibition on the west side of Dancer’s Drive, from The Fairways to Angus Glen Boulevard;

 

And that Schedule 1 of Parking By-law 336-88, be amended to include a No Parking Prohibition on the east side of Dancer’s Drive, from Angus Glen Boulevard to the southerly limit of Dancer’s Drive;

 

And that the attached By-law be approved;

 

And that the developer be directed to install the appropriate signs upon approval of the attached by-law.

(By-law 2003-224)

 

 

(4)        COCHRANE DRIVE
HEAVY TRUCK TRAFFIC PROHIBITION (5.12)

 

That the attached by-law to amend Schedule 14 of Traffic By-law Number 106-71, by including a Heavy Truck Traffic Prohibition on the following streets be approved:

 - East Valhalla Drive, between Highway #7 and Cochrane Drive

 - Cochrane Drive, between Highway #7 and Cochrane Drive

 - Perth Avenue, between Woodbine Avenue and Cochrane Drive

 - Lanark Road, between Woodbine Avenue and Cochrane Drive

 

And that the Operations and Asset Management Department be authorized to install Heavy Truck Traffic Prohibition signs at the entrances to East Valhalla Drive and Cochrane Drive from Highway #7, and at the entrances to Perth Avenue and Lanark Road from Woodbine Avenue upon approval of the by-law;

 

And that the York Region Police Force be requested to enforce the Heavy Truck Traffic Prohibition upon approval of the attached by-law amendment and installation of the appropriate signage.

(By-law 2003-225)

 

 

(5)        HIGHWAY 48/MAIN STREET
TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION (5.10 & 13.2.7)

 

That the Ministry of Transportation be requested to transfer to the Town of Markham, Highway 48 from 16^th Avenue to the Markham By-Pass and cancel the Connecting Link Agreement for Main Street (Hwy 407 to 16^th Avenue) upon completion of the Markham By-Pass in 2005;

 

And that staff be authorized to enter into negotiations with the Ministry of Transportation for the road transfer including a financial settlement for operating and capital costs to the Town of Markham;

 

And that the reconstruction of Main Street/Hwy 48 from 16^th Avenue to the Markham By-Pass be included in the next update of the Town’s Development Charges By-law;

 

And that staff report back with updates on this matter;

 

And that Roger Hamner, Regional Director for Central Region of the Ministry of Transportation, Kees Schipper Commissioner of Transportation and Works of the Region of York and the Right Honourable David Tsubouchi be advised accordingly.

 

 

(6)        HIGHWAY 407 – YONGE STREET
TO 9^TH LINE ILLUMINATION STUDY (5.10)

 

That the report entitled Highway 407 – Yonge Street To 9^th Line Illumination Study, dated May 2003 as prepared by Lumentech Engineering Inc. be received;

 

And that 407 ETR be requested to install directional and nuisance (80 degree) shields on the two high mast lights located in the north west quadrant of the McCowan Road/407 interchange and on the two high mast lights located within the 407 centre median, west of the McCowan Road interchange;

 

And that 407 ETR be requested to monitor the light levels along the 407 from Yonge Street to 9^th Line and the lighting impact on the adjacent residential areas, and if required, install 80 degree nuisance shields on selected high, mast lights to minimize the light brightness to specific residences along and adjacent to the 407 right of way as may be identified in the future;

 

And that 407 ETR update Markham on their monitoring program and mitigation work;

 

And that staff examine the effect of light pollution in the area of Huntington Park Drive and Lambert Road and report back.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

7.         MOTIONS

 

Council consented to add Motion (1).

 

(1)        2003 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - REGIONAL
            TRANSPORTATION AND WORKS COMMITTEE
            911 COMMITTEE (16.24)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

 

That Regional Councillor T. Wong be appointed alternate to Regional Councillor G. Landon on the Regional Transportation and Works Committee;

 

And that Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell be appointed alternate to Regional Councillor G. Landon on the Regional 911 Committee.

 

(CARRIED)

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

 

 

 

8.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Council consented to add Communication Nos. 156-2003 to 171-2003.

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

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

 

Received

151-2003         Town of East Gwillimbury - Forwarding a letter sent to the Premier of Ontario regarding a proposal included in the released Campaign Platform of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party, the premise of which would be to require voter approval through a referendum before local taxes would be increased. (13.5.1)

 

Referred to all Members of Council

152-2003         Proclamation - June, 2003 - Trevor Watson Month. (3.4)

 

153-2003         Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for 14th Star Café, 7750 Kennedy Road, Unit 1 (indoor). (3.21)

 

154-2003         Unionville Village Festival Corporation - Request to close Main Street Unionville from north of Fred Varley Drive to south of Carlton Road on July 1, 2003 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to facilitate the Canada Day Celebration. (3.5)
(By-law 2003-211)

 

156-2003         Gregory McCormick, Chairman, Unionville BIA - Forwarding information and invitation regarding the celebration of Canada Day in Main Street Unionville. (12.2.6)

 

Referred to Commissioner of Community Services

155-2003         Valerie Burke, President, Pomona Mills Park Conservationists Inc. - Forwarding concerns regarding the possibility of putting an enclosed dog park in Pomona Mills Park. (6.3 & 2.8)

 

157-2003         Robert E. Wright - Forwarding comments sent to the Toronto Region Conservation Authority in objection to the dog leash-free area at Milne Park. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

158-2003         Chris Sheridan - Forwarding comments in objection to the dog leash-free area at Milne Park. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

159-2003         Joe Ricci - Forwarding comments in objection to the dog leash-free area at Milne Park. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

160-2003         Anne Travers - Forwarding comments in objection to the dog leash-free area at Milne Park. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

161-2003         Monica O'Donnell - Forwarding comments in objection to the dog leash-free area at Milne Park. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

162-2003         David and Bianca Mason - Forwarding comments in objection to the dog leash-free area at Milne Park. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

163-2003         N. Paine - - Forwarding comments in objection to the dog leash-free area at Milne Park. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

164-2003         Richard Talbot, Off-Leash Dog Owners Group (letters of June 12 and 24) - Forwarding comments in support of the dog leash-free area at Milne Park. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

165-2003         Paula Munoz - Forwarding comments in support of the dog leash-free area at Milne Park. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

166-2003         Tracy Greenlaw - Forwarding comments in support of the dog leash-free area at Milne Park. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

167-2003         Sheila Wilson - Forwarding comments regarding the dog leash-free area at Milne Park. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

169-2003         Sandra and Murray Conrad - Forwarding objection to the dog leash-free area at Milne Park. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

171-2003         Steve Jones, Stephen D. Jones & Associates Ltd., founding member of Milne Park Conservation Association - in objection to the dog leash-free area at Milne Park. (2.8 & 6.3)

 

Referred to Town Solicitor

168-2003         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding information regarding a special Regional Council meeting on July 17, 2003 to consider Region-wide exemptions to the holiday provisions in the Retail Business Holidays Act and a by-law permitting retail businesses in the municipality to be open on holidays. (13.4 & 11.0)

 

Referred to the Commissioner of Development Services

170-2003         Rouge Park - Forwarding a resolution and request that the Town of Markham either defer the designation of heritage buildings in the Little Rouge Creek Corridor until September, 2003 or withdraw their submission until further discussions can take place. (16.11 & 13.5.2)

 

CARRIED

 

9.         OTHER BUSINESS

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (1), (2), (3) and (4).

 

That Clauses (1) to (4) - Other Business be received and adopted.

 

(1)        RELOCATION OF THE UDELL-HAMILTON HOUSE
            TO MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES (16.11)

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

NOTICES OF PROPOSED SALE
TOWN OF MARKHAM
PROPOSED SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY
(Pursuant to By-law 178-96)

 

That notice of the proposed disposition for the lands legally described as Lot 37, Plan 65M-2761 (Heritage Subdivision), be confirmed.

(Clause 1, Report No. 42, 2003)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        SURPLUS PROPERTY AND CONVEYANCE OF
            PART OF BLOCK D, PLAN 2886 AND DESIGNATED AS
            PARTS 2 AND 3 ON PLAN 65R-21737 TO UNIONVILLE
            HOME SOCIETY, HIGHWAY 7, UNIONVILLE (8.5)

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

NOTICES OF PROPOSED SALE
TOWN OF MARKHAM
PROPOSED SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY
(Pursuant to By-law 178-96)

 

That notice of the proposed disposition for the lands legally described as Part of Block D, Plan 2886 and designated as Parts 2 and 3 and Plan 65R-21737, Highway 7, Unionville, be confirmed.

(Clause 3, Report No. 42, 2003)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(3)        RELOCATION OF THE PETER G. MUSTARD HOUSE
            TO MARKHAM HERITAGE ESTATES (16.11)

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

NOTICES OF PROPOSED SALE
TOWN OF MARKHAM
PROPOSED SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY
(Pursuant to By-law 178-96)

 

That notice of the proposed disposition for the lands legally described as Lot 28, Plan 65M-2761 (Heritage Subdivision), be confirmed.

(Clause 4, Report No. 42, 2003)

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        STOPPING UP AND CLOSING A PORTION OF
LANGSTAFF ROAD MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
AS PART OF LOT 36, CONCESSION 1 DESIGNATED AS
PART 1 ON PLAN OF SURVEY 65R-25869 (8.5)

 

Council inquired whether any persons are in attendance to either support or object to the stopping up and closing of this portion of road.  No persons were in attendance to either support or object to this matter.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

 

WHEREAS a notice to stop up and close a portion of Langstaff Road, more particularly described as Part of Lot 36, Concession 1, designated as Part 1 on Plan of Survey 65R-25869 has been published in the Markham Economist and Sun and Thornhill Liberal on June 17, 2003;

 

AND WHEREAS no persons have objected thereto this date;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a by-law to stop up and close a portion of Langstaff Road, more particularly described as Part of Lot 36, Concession 1, designated as Part 1 on Plan of Survey 65R-25869, Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York be considered by Council later in the meeting.

(By-law 2003-212)

CARRIED

 

10.       BY-LAWS

 

Council consented to separate By-laws 2003-193 to 2003-195.

 

Council consented to add By-laws 2003-222 to 2003-226.

 

Council consented to withdraw By-law 2003-223.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That By-laws 2003-193 to 2003-195 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2003-193    A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 110 (Toronto Ling-Liang Church Apartment - To permit a 55 unit retirement apartment building at 288 Clayton Drive).
(Committee of the Whole - June 24, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-194    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 108-81, as amended (Toronto Ling-Liang Church Apartment, 288 Clayton Drive - To delete the subject lands from the area By-law 108-81, as amended, so that the lands may be included in the designated area of By-law 72-79, as amended to permit a 55 unit retirement apartment building).
(Committee of the Whole - June 24, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-195    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 72-79, as amended (Toronto Ling-Liang Church Apartment, 288 Clayton Drive - To permit a 55 unit retirement apartment building).
(Committee of the Whole - June 24, 2003)

CARRIED

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That By-laws 2003-196 to 2003-222 and 2003-224 to 2003-226 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2003-196    A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement and all related documents for the lands designated as Parts 1, 2 and 3 (Reference Plan to be deposited), being a part of Part 17, Plan 65R-21556, PIN 03060-0179, Bur Oak Avenue, from Amber Plain Investments Limited.
(Clause 2, Report No. 42, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-197    A by-law to amend By-law 2002-275, a by-law to prescribe the form and manner and times for the provision of reasonable notice. (To provide for notice publication on the Committee/Council agenda on the Town's Website).
(Clause 8, Report No. 42, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-198    A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 111 (St. Mark's Coptic Canadian Village, 3660 Steels Avenue - To permit residential uses and certain institutional components of a proposed religious campus).
(Clause 7, Report No. 43, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-199    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 119-73, as amended (St. Mark's Coptic Canadian Village, 3660 Steels Avenue - To permit residential uses and certain institutional components of a proposed religious campus).
(Clause 7, Report No. 43, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-200    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Wismer Markham Developments Inc., Phase 2B, 19TM-02008, 5755 Major Mackenzie Drive, 9793 & 9650 Highway 48, Part of Lots 18, 19 and 20, Concession 7 - To delete the lands from By-law 304-87, as amended, so that it may be incorporated into By-law 177-96, as amended to permit the development of a draft plan of subdivision).
(Clause 8, Report No. 43, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-201    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Wismer Markham Developments Inc., Phase 2B, 19TM-02008, 5755 Major Mackenzie Drive, 9793 & 9650 Highway 48, Part of Lots 18, 19 and 20, Concession 7 - To permit the development of a draft plan of subdivision).
(Clause 8, Report No. 43, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-202    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Danvest Wismer Investments Limited/Dovcom Realty Inc., Phase 2B, 19TM-02009, 9785 & 9899 McCowan Road, Part of Lots 19 & 20, Concession 7 - To delete the lands from By-law 304-87, as amended, so that it may be incorporated into By-law 177-96, as amended to permit the development of a draft plan of subdivision).
(Clause 8, Report No. 43, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-203    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Danvest Wismer Investments Limited/Dovcom Realty Inc., Phase 2B, 19TM-02009, 9785 & 9899 McCowan Road, Part of Lots 19 & 20, Concession 7 - To permit the development of a draft plan of subdivision).
(Clause 8, Report No. 43, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-204    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Brawley Manor Corporation, Phase 2B, 19TM-02010, 5804 Sixteenth Avenue, Part of Lots 16 & 17, Concession 7 - To delete the lands from By-law 304-87, as amended, so that it may be incorporated into By-law 177-96, as amended to permit the development of a draft plan of subdivision).
(Clause 8, Report No. 43, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-205    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Brawley Manor Corporation, Phase 2B, 19TM-02010, 5804 Sixteenth Avenue, Part of Lots 16 & 17, Concession 7 - To permit the development of a draft plan of subdivision).
(Clause 8, Report No. 43, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-206    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (1039954 Ontario Limited (Wismer Commons), Phase 1, 19TM-02016, south of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of Highway 48, Part of Lot 20, Concession 7 - To delete the lands from By-law 304-87, as amended, so that it may be incorporated into By-law 177-96, as amended to permit the development of a draft plan of subdivision).
(Clause 8, Report No. 43, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-207    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (1039954 Ontario Limited (Wismer Commons), Phase 1, 19TM-02016, south of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of Highway 48, Part of Lot 20, Concession 7- To permit the development of a draft plan of subdivision).
(Clause 8, Report No. 43, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-208    A by-law to amend Zoning By-laws 90-81, as amended, 108-81, as amended and 304-87, as amended (Markham Road Corridor Study Area Interim Control By-law - To extend Interim Control By-law 2002-215 to September 15, 2004).
(Clause 9, Report No. 43, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-209    A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 112 (Highway 407/Rodick Road Land Use Study Area).
(Clause 11, Report No. 43, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-210    A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 113 (Highway 404 North Land Use Study Area).
(Clause 12, Report No. 43, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-211    A by-law to authorize the closing of Main Street Unionville to facilitate the Canada Day Celebration on July 1, 2003 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
(Communication 154-2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-212    A by-law to stop and close a portion of Langstaff Road, more particularly described as Part of Lot 36, Concession 1, designated as Part 1 on Plan of Survey 65R-25869.
(Other Business (4))

 

BY-LAW 2003-213    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 122-72, as amended (John Alexandris, 28 River Bend Road - To permit the creation of three lots with lot frontage ranging from 16 metres to 22 metres, and a minimum lot area of 350m²).
(Clause 7, Report No. 40, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-214    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Greensborough Developers Group, Plans 19T-93005, 19T-95011, 19T-95012 and 19T-95013, Part of the Greensborough Community (Phase 1), Part of Lots 16, 17 & 18, Concession 8 - To remove the (H) Hold provision).

 

BY-LAW 2003-215    A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Part of Block 4, Plan 65M-2665, designated as Parts 5 & 6, Plan 65R-25483; Part of Block 8, Plan 65M-2665, designated as Parts 7 & 9, Plan 65R-25483; Part of Block 5, Plan 65M-2665, designated as Parts 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19, Plan 65R-25483 - Minthorn Boulevard).

 

BY-LAW 2003-216    A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Part of Lot 17, Concession 8, designated as Part 5, Plan 65R-25912 - Maple Ridge Crescent).

 

BY-LAW 2003-217    A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Part of Block 95, Plan 65M-3593, designated as Part 1, Plan 65R-25956 - Caboto Trail).

 

BY-LAW 2003-218    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Kindwin Markham Limited, Blocks 1 to 7, Plan 65M-3651 and Part of Block 298, Plan 65M-3364, designated as Parts 2 and 4, Plan 65R-25807).

 

BY-LAW 2003-219    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Jacques Whitford Environmental Ltd., Part of Block 16, Plan M-1915, designated as Parts 5 to 9, Plan 65R-26070, east side of Warden Avenue, north of Denison Street).

 

BY-LAW 2003-220    A by-law to amend By-law 89-91, a by-law to designate a certain property as being of Historic and/or Architectural value or interest (To amend legal description of the Robb House).

 

BY-LAW 2003-221    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of June 24, 2003.
(Council Meeting No. 15, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-222    A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71 (All-way stop control at Elson Street and Shadlock Street).
(Clause 1, Report No. 44, 2003)         

 

BY-LAW 2003-223    A by-law to amend Parking By-law 336-88 (Harlech Court parking prohibition).
(Clause 2, Report No. 44, 2003)                                  WITHDRAWN

 

BY-LAW 2003-224    A by-law to amend Parking By-law 336-88 (Dancer's Drive parking prohibition).
(Clause 3, Report No. 44, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-225    A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71 (Cochrane Drive Heavy truck traffic prohibition).
(Clause 4, Report No. 44, 2003)

 

BY-LAW 2003-226    This number not used.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

11.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

CARRIED

 

Council adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PATRICIA MILLER, DEPUTY CLERK               DON COUSENS, MAYOR

 

(Signed)