2004-6-22
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting
No. 14
(Canada
Room)
COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional
Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster,
Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman (7:00 p.m.), Councillor A. Chiu.
(12)
Regrets
Councillor E.
Shapero.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That Council
resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole to discuss the following:
(1) Reporting
On In-Camera Items (9.0)
(2) 2004
Advisory Committee/Board Appointments Markham Train Station Community Centre
Board (16.24)
(3) The
Markham Energy Conservation Office (5.7)
(4) Proposed
Soccer Centre (6.10)
(5) Character Community Logo On Ice Rinks
(12.2.6)
(6) Johnsview
Village (Pool), Thornhill Waiving Of Fees (10.0)
(7) Recess
During Development Services Committee Meeting June 28, 2004 (16.0)
(8) Personnel
Matter Councillors' Assistants (11.0)
CARRIED
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on June 22, 2004 at 7:15 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, Civic Centre. Mayor D. Cousens
presided.
(Council
Chambers)
COUNCIL
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D. Cousens,
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J.
Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor J.
Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik,
Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (12)
Regrets
Councillor E.
Shapero.
STAFF
J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
A. Brown,
Director of Engineering
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
P. Miller,
Manager, Secretariat Services
B. Nanninga,
Executive Assistant
J. Sales,
Commissioner of Community & Fire Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
V. Valentini,
Assistant Town Solicitor
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
Deputy Mayor
F. Scarpitti reported the following motions passed at the Committee of the
Whole meeting:
(1) REPORTING
ON IN-CAMERA ITEMS (9.0) Weblink
That, to ensure essential confidentiality, all confidential reports
contain a resolution containing the wording that is appropriate to be reported
out in the public session.
(2) 2004 ADVISORY COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS
MARKHAM TRAIN STATION COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD (16.24)
Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
That appointments to the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee be
referred back to staff and the Interview Committee.
Frederick Horsman Varley Art
Gallery Board
That the resignation of Jennifer Deacon from
the Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery Board and the Varley-McKay Art
Foundation be accepted with regret effective August 1, 2004 and a letter of
appreciation forwarded and Ms. Deacon be invited to attend a future Council
meeting to be formally acknowledged for her service.
Markham Village Train Station Community Centre Board
That the following appointments to the Markham Village Train Station
Community Centre Board be confirmed for a term effective May 1, 2004 to expire
April 30, 2005:
Linaire Armstrong
Nancy Danby
Dorothy Gilbert
Jack Heath
Dianne More
Wayne Moss
Elizabeth Plashkes
Theo Rothe
Ken Rudy
John Webster
Donna Wigmore
Bob Youngberg
Public Art Advisory Committee
That the terms of reference for the Public
Art Policy Committee be amended to include "one (1) member of the Varley
Art Gallery Board";
And that the following representative of the
Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery Board
be
appointed to the Public Art Advisory Committee for a term ending November 30,
2006:
Anna Gauci
(3) THE
MARKHAM ENERGY
CONSERVATION OFFICE (5.7) weblink AppA AppB
That the staff report entitled "The Markham Energy Conservation
Office", dated June 22, 2004, be received;
And that the Canadian Urban Institute be engaged, at a cost not to
exceed $65,000 to be funded from the Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund,
and work in coordination with staff, Amalco and Markham District Energy Inc.
to:
· Establish
a deferral account between Amalco and the Ontario Energy Board,
· Prepare
background documentation on the purpose of a Markham Energy Conservation Office
(ECO) and how it will achieve its aims,
· Provide
an overview of the major issues involved in establishing the Markham ECO and
its ability to access funds from Amalco's deferral account and other sources of
funding, and,
· Provide
a formal business plan for the Markham ECO in order for it to be launched in
the Fall 2004;
And that the formal business plan for the Markham ECO be coordinated
through the Environmental Issues Committee until the launch of the Markham ECO
at which time, a representative from the Markham ECO will participate on the
Kyoto Task Force Committee;
And that a Press Release be prepared to announce this initiative.
(4) PROPOSED
SOCCER CENTRE (6.10)
That the verbal update provided by the Commissioner of Community and
Fire Services regarding information received on a proposed soccer centre in the
Town of Markham, be received;
And that staff report back to Committee by Fall, 2004 with detailed
information on discussions with various possible partners in the soccer centre
endeavour.
(5) CHARACTER
COMMUNITY LOGO
ON ICE RINKS (12.2.6) Weblink
That Council approve the placing of the Character Community Logo in-ice
in the Town of Markham ice-rinks for the 2004 - 2005 hockey season.
(6) JOHNSVIEW VILLAGE (POOL), THORNHILL
WAIVING OF FEES (10.0) weblink
That the staff memorandum providing additional information regarding
waiving the Committee of Adjustment and Zoning application fees for Johnsview
Village Pool, Thornhill, be received;
And that a grant to the Johnsview Condominium Corporation, not to
exceed $2,500.00, be approved to offset the Committee of Adjustment minor
variance application and Zoning by-law amendment application fees, subject to
the rezoning being approved.
(7) RECESS DURING DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
JUNE 28, 2004 (16.0)
That Development Services Committee recess on
Monday, June 28, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to allow staff and Members of
Council to vote;
And that the Town Clerk poll Councillors
Shapero and Usman to ensure they agree with a two-hour break.
(8) PERSONNEL
MATTER
COUNCILLORS' ASSISTANTS (11.0)
That the tabled report from the Director of
Human Resources regarding Councillors' Assistants, be received;
And that the contract for Elected Official's
Assistants be amended as follows:
Roles and Responsibilities:
Councillor's Assistants are required to
perform a full range of administrative and clerical support functions for their
Ward or Regional Councillor including other duties as assigned.
Delete: [including, but not limited to,
assisting other Elected Official's office staff as required]
Add: {From time to time Assistants may
be requested to share other responsibilities such as office coverage during
periods of absence}
Delete: [Assistants are not permitted to
represent their Councillor or to speak on their behalf]
Entire Agreement:
Add: {Elected Official retain the sole
authority to hire, terminate and grant contract extensions}
And that the document, Guiding Principles - Elected Officials Assistants,
be amended as follows:
Staffing Guidelines:
Add: {Elected Officials have the sole
authority to hire, terminate and grant contract extensions to their Assistants}
Add: {The role of the Human Resources
department is to provide advice and support}
And that the sick leave provisions for
Assistants be consistent with those provided to other non-union staff.
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 8, 2004
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the
Minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 8, 2004, be adopted.
CARRIED
4. PRESENTATIONS
Council
consented to add Presentations (3) & (4).
(1) E.A.
DANBY AWARD (12.2.6)
Council was
presented with the 2004 E.A. Danby Award by Mr. Andy Koopmans, Executive
Director, Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario
(AMCTO). The Award recognizes and
honours municipalities that have demonstrated outstanding achievement in improving
their performance and, in doing so, have made a significant contribution to
performance improvement in municipal government. The Town of Markham has been recognized for
Internet Voting and E-Democracy.
(2) RAHUL
K. BHARDWAJ
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
UNITED WAY OF YORK REGION
(12.2.6)
Council
introduced Mr. Rahul K. Bhardwaj, Chief Executive Officer, United Way of York
Region. Mr. Bhardwaj introduced himself
and provided a brief video about the United Way of York Region.
(3) T.E.A.M.
AWARD
BUILDING ESTEEM AT MILLIKEN
MILLS (12.2.6)
Council advised of the Teaching Esteem at
Milliken (T.E.A.M.) Award which was presented to the Town to celebrate ten
years of Partnership between T.E.A.M. and the Town. This program in which students who are at
risk of dropping out of school have been secured, resulting in five students
receiving bronze medals, two students receiving silver medals and one student
receiving a gold medal. All students
have qualified for the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
(4) REGIONAL
COUNCILLOR J. JONES
APOLOGY FOR HYPERLINK (16.23)
Regional Councillor J. Jones apologized for
his Town of Markham email address appearing on the website for Federal
Conservative candidate Joe Li.
5. DELEGATIONS
Council
consented to add Delegations (2) and (3).
(1) Mr.
Charles Shuchat was in attendance with respect to the sign variance application
by Le Biftheque Steakhouse at 7501 Woodbine Avenue. (2.16.2)
(Clause 7, Report No. 37, 2004)
(2) Frank
D'Andrea, on behalf of Markham Bocce Association and Markville Bocce
Association, in support of the inclusion of indoor bocce courts in the
Centennial Community Centre expansion. (Report No. 36, Clause 7) (6.6 &
7.12)
(3) Don
Hutchinson, Legacy Community Ratepayers' Association, in support of the
building of a sidewalk on 14th Avenue to the bridge. He suggested that Council defer the decision
until Fall, 2004 to permit public consultation and an opportunity for the three
ratepayer associations to be heard. (Report No. 38, Clause 7) (5.18)
6(a) REPORT NO. 35 - COMMUNITY SERVICES &
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
Council consented to separate Clause (4).
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That Report No. 35 - Community Services & Environment Committee be
received and adopted.
June 7, 2004
(1) YORK REGION EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES (13.4.4)
That
the presentation by Mr. B. Meekin, General Manager, and Mr. G. McEachen,
Director of Operations, both of Emergency Medical Services, outlining the
services offered by York Region Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and
performance levels for those services, be received;
And
that the following recommendations from the York Region Commissioner of Health
Services be endorsed:
“That York Region staff contact the Minister
of Health and Long-Term Care with requests regarding:
a) the
examination of current Emergency Medical Services dispatch services;
b) the impacts to resource deployment regarding the transfer of
care in hospitals;
c) the provision of
non-emergency transport services;
d) the possibility of a provision for a consequence to the
service provider for any abuse of the EMS system;
And that York Region staff be directed to
prepare a report highlighting potential response time reductions if York Region
controlled its own EMS dispatch service;
And that the Ministry of Health and Long-Term
Care be requested to establish standards which allow for the timely transfer of
patients from the care of paramedics to hospital emergency department staff to
effect the immediate return of ambulances to active service.”
(2) MARKHAM CONSERVATION COMMITTEE -
REGARDING A CONTRACT WITH ORANGE IDEA (16.28)
That staff assist the Markham Conservation
Committee in creating a page on the Town of Markham website providing basic
information on the work and activities of the Committee, as an interim solution
until a detailed policy on the use of websites by Town of Markham Advisory
Committees is developed;
And that staff develop a policy concerning
the use of websites by Town of Markham Advisory Committees, and report back to
a future meeting of the Finance and Administrative Committee;
And that staff be authorized to engage an
independent developer to create the interim solution for the Markham
Conservation Committee, if staff has insufficient resources available.
(3) RECREATION AND CULTURE
GUIDES
ADVERTISING RATES FOR 2005
(6.0) Weblink
That
the report entitled “Recreation and Culture Guides, Advertising Rates for 2005”
be received;
And
that the advertising rate for the Town of Markham Guide commercial and
community advertisers be increased 3% effective Winter 2004/2005 guide;
And
that the advertising rates for front and back cover space in the Town of
Markham 2004/2005 guides be increased according to Table 2 in Appendix A
(attached to the original Council minutes kept on file in the Clerk’s Office);
And
that the Town of Markham offer fee for services such as full colour, preferential
placement, design, and ad re-adjustments et cetera to advertisers;
And
that By-law 2002-276, a by-law to impose fees or charges for services or
activities provided or done by the Town of Markham, be amended to reflect the
new rates;
And
further that notice to the public be provided in accordance with By-law
2002-275, a by-law to prescribe the form and manner and times for the provision
of reasonable notice.
CARRIED
(4) THREE-STREAM IMPLEMENTATION -
DIVERSION TARGET, BAG LIMITS AND COMMUNICATION
AND EDUCATION PLAN (5.1) Weblink
That
the report entitled “Three-Stream Implementation – Diversion Target, Bag Limits
and Communication and Education Plan” be received;
And
that Council adopt a waste diversion target of 70% to be achieved after full
implementation of 3-stream collection in 2007;
And
that the existing 3-bag limit remain until a study can be completed in the
Phase 1 area to determine if a bag limit change is required;
And
that staff implement the communication and education strategy outlined in the
above report.
CARRIED
(5) APPROVAL FOR RENTAL OF A PORTION
OF THE MUSEUM SITE TO SUNNYSIDE AMUSEMENTS (6.7) Weblink
That
the report entitled “Approval for Rental of a Portion of the Museum Site to
Sunnyside Amusements” be received;
And
that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a contract with Sunnyside
Inc. (The Conklin Group) for rental of a portion of the Museum site for the
period July 19 to July 26, 2004, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;
And that staff report back on the outcome of
the event organized by Sunnyside Amusements.
(6) FOLLOW-UP TO APPROVAL OF DISPOSAL
OF DEACCESSIONED COLLECTION (6.7) Weblink
That
the report titled “Follow-up to Approval of Disposal of Deaccessioned
Collection” be received;
And
that Council approve the process for disposition of surplus collections as
outlined in this report;
And
that Part Vii, Clause 33, of By-law 143-2000 (Purchasing By-law) regarding the
Disposal of Personal Property be waived as it relates to the items to be
disposed of to other museums;
And
that Council approve the transfer of any funds received from the sale of
artifacts and the proceeds from the sale of scrap metal to the Museum’s
endowment fund.
(7) APPROVAL FOR RECEIPT
AND USE OF
FEDERAL MUSEUMS
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT (6.7, 7.6) Weblink
That
the staff report entitled “Approval for Receipt and Use of Federal Museums
Assistance Program Grant” be received;
And
that Council approve the objectives for the project, as outlined in the above
report;
And
that the Museum be authorized to allocate portions of its approved operating
and capital budget allocations to support the work outlined in the above
report;
And
further that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement required
to receive the approved Museum Assistance Program funds in the amount of
$38,000, such agreement to be subject to the approval of the Town Solicitor.
(8) ELIMINATION OF PLASTIC
BAGS FOR LEAF AND
YARD MATERIAL COLLECTION
(5.1) Weblink
That
the staff report entitled “Elimination of Plastic Bags for Leaf and Yard
Material Collection” be received;
And that the Town amend its Waste Management By-law 32-95 to delete
plastic bags as an approved container for residential leaf and yard material
effective January 1, 2005;
And that a multi-year communication, education, and enforcement program
be implemented at an estimated cost of $10,000 in 2004 to be absorbed into the
2004 Waste Management Operating Budget and $65,000 in 2005 to be included in
the 2005 Waste Management Capital and Operating Budgets;
And that the Region of York be requested to provide 50% of the cost of
Markham’s communication and education costs estimated at $5,000 in 2004 and
$32,500 in 2005;
And that staff investigate and report back to Council on the cost and
benefits of offering a weekly collection service for leaf and yard material
during the months of May, June, October and November in 2005.
(9) FREDERICK HORSMAN VARLEY
ART GALLERY OF MARKHAM BOARD - REGARDING
REORGANIZATION OF PROGRAM/ART COMMITTEE (6.12, 16.0)
That
the following resolution arising from the minutes of the Frederick Horsman
Varley Art Gallery of Markham Board meeting on May 10, 2004, be adopted:
“That
the present Program and Art Committees be dissolved;
And
that the Program and Operations Committees be combined into a Program and
Operations Committee;
And that a separate Art Committee be created;
And that the Art Committee will consist in
part of members of the Gallery Advisory Board and members of the Foundation. As
well, it should include a significant number of outside members representing
collectors, academics, artists and members of the broader arts community;
And that the responsibilities of the Art
Committee will include, but not be limited to:
a) Advising
the Director on the suitability of acquisitions and donations of works of art
after considering the curatorial arguments put forward by the Director, staff,
or outside curatorial advisors;
b) Approving
or rejecting the Director’s recommendations for acquisitions or donations of
works of art;
c) Review
and update policy for the Gallery that can serve as a guide for the acquisition
or donations of works of art;
d) Pursuing
a vigorous program of encouraging collectors to become involved with the
gallery with an eye to possible donations;
e) Advising
the Director concerning exhibitions that will promote the Gallery’s collections
policy;
And that the responsibilities of the
Program/Operations Committee will include but not be limited to:
a) Review,
and advise on, the Gallery’s educational programs and exhibition related support programs;
b) Review,
and advise on, the exhibitions program of the Gallery;
c) Review,
advise on, and help to develop, the Director’s plans for community involvement and outreach;
d) Review,
and advise on, various aspects of operations of the Gallery including staffing, attendance, marketing, etc;
e) Review,
and advise on, financial budgets of the Gallery;
f) Review,
and advise on, maintenance and care of physical assets of the Gallery.”
(10) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF COMMUNITY
SERVICES & ENVIRONMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING – JUNE 7,
2004 (16.0) weblink
CARRIED
6(b) REPORT NO. 36 - FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Council
consented to separate Clauses (5), (7), (8), (12) and (15).
Moved by
Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That Report
No. 36 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.
June 14, 2004
(1) FIRE FIGHTERS OF YORK REGION CALENDAR
COMMITTEE - SPONSORSHIP
PACKAGE (12.2.6)
That the presentation of Mr. Alf Beasley, on
behalf of the Firefighters of York Region Calendar Committee, be received;
And that a grant in the amount of $2,500 be
approved for the Fire Fighters of York Region for their 2005 calendar.
(2) TRANSFER OF 905 REGION LONG DISTANCE
TELEPHONE SERVICE PROVIDER
(7.13 & 12.2) Weblink
That the deputation of Mr. Carlo
DiGioacchino, FCI Broadband (FCI), in opposition to the staff recommendation be
received;
And
that the report dated June 14, 2004 entitled "Transfer of 905 Region Long
Distance Telephone Service Provider" be received;
And
that the current arrangements for local telephone and long distance services
remain unchanged.
(3) BUR OAK FIRE STATION - ARCHITECT FEES
(7.15)
That
the report entitled "Bur Oak Fire Station - Architect Fees" be
received;
And
that the fee proposal submitted by Thomas Brown Architect Inc. dated June 1,
2004 be accepted;
And
that authority be designated to the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services
to issue a purchase order to Thomas Brown Architect Inc. in the amount of
$134,178 inclusive of 7% GST ($125,400 exclusive of GST) Fixed Fee for the
design and contract administration of the Bur Oak Fire Station;
And
that funding for the Architect fees in the amount of $125,400 exclusive of GST
be charged to the Bur Oak Fire Station capital project account no.
067-5350-6004-005;
And
that authority be designated to the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services
and the Director of Financial and Client Services to negotiate the future
Cornell and Cathedral Fire Stations Architect fees on a Fixed Fee based on
design and contract administration at a rate not to exceed 5% of the future
estimated construction cost of each facility.
And that staff be requested to carry out a
review of design costs for the new Bur Oak Fire Station and report back to the
Finance & Administration Committee with a detailed design and costs.
(4) DARK FIBRE INSTALLATION FOR DATA COMMUNICATION
2004 PURCHASE ORDER AWARD TO
MARKHAM
HYDRO DISTRIBUTION INC.
(7.13) weblink
That
the report entitled "Dark Fibre Installation for Data Communication - 2004
Purchase Order Award to Markham Hydro Distribution Inc." dated June 14,
2004 be received;
And
that the contract for Dark Fibre Installation for Data Communication for 3900
Major MacKenzie Road East and 555 Miller Avenue sites be awarded through Markham Energy Corporation for
the five year period ending July 31, 2009 in the amount of $243,424.57
inclusive of 7% GST ($232,499.60 exclusive of GST);
And
that the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law
143-2000, Section 14 (1) (g);
And
that funds be provided from the approved 2004 Information Technology Services
Operating Budget - Account Number 400 404 5108.
CARRIED
(5) DEVELOPMENT
CHARGE SOFT SERVICES UPDATE (7.11)
That
the report titled "Development Charge Soft Services Update" be
received;
And
that a generic capital program be included in the Development Charge Background
Study for Recreation, Library and Fire that maintains service levels, lessens
the annual operating budget impacts, and mitigates the need to borrow
internally and/or externally;
And
that the detailed capital program be identified through the approval of the
Parks, Recreation, Library and Culture Master Plan;
And
that staff report back to Council with a detailed capital program for Fire
Services with recommendations that minimize the annual operating budget
impacts.
CARRIED
(6) TENDER AWARD, 012-T-04 THORNHILL
COMMUNITY
CENTRE EXPANSION, PHASE II
(6.6 & 7.12.3)
That
the report entitled "Tender Award, 012-T-04 Thornhill Community Centre
Expansion, Phase II" be received;
And
that tender 012-T-04 Thornhill Community Centre Expansion Phase II be awarded
to the lowest priced qualified bidder, Canning Contracting Limited in their
tender amount of $4,198,680 inclusive 7% GST ($3,924,000, exclusive of GST);
And
that all construction change orders to be approved by the General Manager of
Construction and Utilities, the Treasurer, and the CAO or designate to a
cumulative maximum not to exceed $331,308 inclusive of 7% GST ($309,634
exclusive of GST);
And
that an Internal Cost Contingency be established in the amount of $32,100
inclusive of 7% GST ($30,000, exclusive of GST) the use of which will be guided
by the Expenditure Control Policy;
And
that funds for tender 012-T-04 Thornhill Community Centre Expansion Phase II,
all contingencies, internal costs and furniture, fixture & equipment costs
be provided from 2003 Recreation Services capital account 70-5350-5086-005;
And
that additional funding, in the amount of $260,000, required for the two-tender
approach be provided from Development Charge Reserves, $234,000 and the General
Capital Reserve, $26,000;
And
that unused funds from the Phase I construction contingency and allowances, if
any, be made available for other expenditures in Phase II of the Thornhill
Community Centre Expansion project.
CARRIED
(7) PROPOSED SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR CENTENNIAL
COMMUNITY CENTRE EXPANSION AND
INDOOR
BOCCE COURTS (6.6 &
7.12) Weblink
Council consented to a separation of the question.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the
presentation of Mr. David Oleson and Mr. Michael Taylor of Oleson
Worland_Taylor Smyth architects, be received;
And that the
deputation of Ms. Carolina Moretti, President of the Markham Bocce Association,
and on behalf of the Markville Bocce Association, in support of the proposed
addition of indoor bocce courts, be received;
And that this
report entitled “Proposed Schematic
Design for the Centennial Community Centre Expansion and Indoor Bocce Courts”
be received;
1) CENTENNIAL
COMMUNITY CENTRE EXPANSION
And that
Council approve the Schematic Design of the Centennial Community Centre
Expansion including a two-floor
addition, with a new fitness centre and fitness studio, a multi-purpose room,
an exterior translucent ramp, renovations of existing area to accommodate new
change rooms, and renovations of the lobby as presented in
Alternative 3a) by Oleson, Worland_Taylor Smyth Architects;
And that
Council authorize the architect to proceed with the Design Development;
And that
Council approve the approximate size of this project as follows:
New
Construction 23,185 square feet
Renovated
Area 16,150 square feet
Total 39,335 square feet
And that
Council approve a Schematic Design cost estimate for the New Construction and
Renovation as summarized below:
|
|
New
Construction
|
Renovation
|
Total
|
|
Construction
|
$5,903,100
|
$2,738,600
|
$8,641,700
|
|
Furniture,
Fixtures and Equipment
|
$
220,000
|
$
85,000
|
$
305,000
|
|
Internal*
|
$
685,000
|
$
250,000
|
$
935,000
|
|
TOTAL
|
$6,808,100
|
$3,073,600
|
$9,881,700
|
*Internal
costs include: Architectural fees,
signage, security, insurance, & move-in expenditures;
And that
Council approve the following funding sources for the New Construction
($6,808,100):
Previously approved capital proj. (4987 & 5047) $4,080,300
Development Charges Reserve Fund $1,120,607
General Capital Reserve $ 124,512
Non-Development
Charge Sources $1,482,681
Total New
Construction $6,808,100
And that
Council approve the Renovation project cost estimate of $3,073,600 for
consideration in the 2005 (tax-funded) Capital Budget;
And that
Council approve the project schedule detailed below with a proposed opening
date for the project of December 1, 2006;
Activity Target Completion Date Council Approvals
Schematic Design June 30, 2004 Council
Approval
Design Development October 1, 2004 Site
Plan Approval
Contract Documents February 15, 2005
Tendering Process April 1, 2005 Council
Award Contract
Construction Start May 15, 2005
Construction Complete October 1, 2006
Opening December
1, 2006 Council
Open Expansion
And that
Council endorse the Public Input process that includes two public meetings to
be held during the Design Development of the project to be held at Centennial
Community Centre;
And that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to amend the architectural services contract
based on the proposed increased scope of the building program and to execute
the architect’s agreement.
CARRIED
(See following recorded vote)
(12:0)
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional
Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster,
Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (12)
ABSENT: Councillor
E. Shapero.
2) PROPOSED ADDITION OF INDOOR BOCCE COURTS
That Section
“2” of this report regarding providing additional recreational square footage
for indoor bocce courts within the Centennial Community Centre Expansion
project be received;
And that
Council approve, in principle, including a recreational area for indoor bocce
courts within the Centennial Community Centre Expansion project subject to a significant contribution from
the bocce clubs and/or other sources of funding, and that the following
recommendations be adopted:
·
that the
Schematic Design of the Centennial Community Centre indoor bocce courts of
11,045 square feet including four
international size courts located side-by-side, viewing areas, and a social
area as presented in Alternative 3c) by Oleson, Worland_Taylor
Smyth Architects as endorsed by the Building Steering Committee be approved;
·
that a funding
source for the $1,953,600 cost of the additional area be from non-DCA sources,
including a significant contribution from the Bocce Club, and/or other sources
of funding, be identified based on the
options listed in this report;
·
and that the Bocce Club be required to enter
into an operational agreement with the Town for the operation of the Bocce
Courts.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following recorded vote) (9:3)
(See following motion to amend)
YEAS: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones,
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J.
Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor K. Usman,
Councillor A. Chiu. (9)
NAYS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor D. Horchik. (3)
ABSENT: Councillor
E. Shapero.
Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That Clause (7), Report No. 36 be amended to
add "…subject to a significant
contribution from the bocce clubs and/or other sources of funding…" after
the words "…Centre Expansion project…", in section 2), paragraph 2.
CARRIED
(See following recorded vote)
(12:0)
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional
Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster,
Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (12)
ABSENT: Councillor
E. Shapero
(8) MARKHAM VILLAGE LIBRARY EXPANSION (6.6
& 7.12) weblink 1
That the
presentation of Mr. Gerald Shoalts, of Shoalts and Zaback Architects Ltd.,
regarding details of the Schematic Design of Option 4 for the Markham Village
Library expansion be received;
And
that the report "Markham Village Library Expansion" be received;
And
that Council approve the Schematic Design of Option 4 for the Markham Village
Library expansion of 15,750 square feet and authorize the Architect, Shoalts
and Zaback, to proceed with the Detailed Design;
And
that Council approve the approximate size of this project as follows:
New Construction 15,750 sq. ft.
Renovated Area 19,560 sq. ft.
Total 35,310
sq. ft.
And
that Council approve a Schematic Design cost estimate for the New Construction,
Replacement and Renovation as summarized below:
|
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New Construction
|
Replacement
|
Renovation
|
Total
|
|
Construction
|
$3,095,850
|
$1,294,309
|
$2,101,925
|
$6,492,084
|
|
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment, IT
|
$741,405
|
|
|
$741,405
|
|
Collections
|
$1,144,600
|
|
|
$1,144,600
|
|
Internal*
|
$475,952
|
$293,088
|
$98,075
|
$867,115
|
|
TOTAL
|
$5,457,807
|
$1,587,397
|
$2,200,000
|
$9,245,204
|
*Internal
costs include: Architectural fees, signage, security, insurance, & move-in
expenditures
And
that Council approve the following funding sources for the 10,500 square foot
of New Construction ($3,571,802) ($3,095,850 plus $475,952):
Previously approved capital proj. (5155) $1,807,800
Development Charges Reserve Fund $590,801
General Capital Reserve $65,644
Non-Development Charge Sources $1,107,557
Total New Construction $3,571,802
And that Council approve the 5,250 square
foot Replacement project cost estimate of $1,587,397 to be funded from the
offset of the operating lease for a period of approximately 6 years;
And that Council approve the Renovation
project cost estimate of $2,200,000 to be funded in two phases. One half of the cost ($1,100,000) was
included in the 2004 budget, and the remaining $1,100,000 is to be included in
the 2005 (tax-funded) capital budget;
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
amend the architectural services contract based on the proposed increased scope
of the building program in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative
Officer and to execute the architect's agreement;
And that staff provide a detailed cost
estimate for Council approval upon completion of the Detailed Design;
And that Council approve the extension of the
Library Administration Centre lease to October 2006;
And that Council approve the schedule
detailed below with an opening date for the project of October 2006:
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Activity
|
Target Completion Date
|
Council Approvals
|
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Schematic Design
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July - August 2004
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September 2004
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Design Development
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September - October 2004
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|
|
Construction Documents
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November 2004 - March 2005
|
|
|
Tendering
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April - May 2005
|
June 2005
|
|
Construction: Phase 1 New
|
July 2005 - March 2006
|
|
|
Construction: Phase 2 Renovation
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April 2006 - September 2006
|
|
|
Opening
|
October 2006
|
|
And
further that staff be requested to review Option 4 with the architect to
consider the feasibility of including an elevator in the Markham Village Community Centre, and
report back to the Finance & Administrative Committee in the fall of 2004
regarding the associated costs within the 2005 Budget.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following to amend)
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
That Clause (8), Report No. 36, be amended to
add "…Markham Village Community Centre…" after the words "…an
elevator in the…", in the last paragraph.
CARRIED
(9) MARKHAM
DISTRICT ENERGY INC. - MUNICIPAL
ACCESS AGREEMENT - UPDATE ON APPROVALS
WITHIN TOWN RIGHTS OF WAY AND APPROVAL FOR
CONVEYANCE OF A UTILITY EASEMENT TO MARKHAM
DISTRICT ENERGY INC. OVER 101 TOWN CENTRE BLVD. (8.1 & 13.7) Weblink
That
the report dated June 14, 2004, entitled "Markham District Energy Inc.
Municipal Access Agreement - Update on Approvals within Town Rights of Way and
Approval for Conveyance of a Utility Easement to Markham District Energy Inc.
over 101 Town Centre Boulevard" be received;
And
that the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services, CAO and Town Solicitor be
authorized to negotiate a Municipal Access Agreement with Markham District
Energy Inc. and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the
agreement;
And
that a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer
of Easement for the purpose of installing infrastructure (mainly consisting of
transmission pipelines and manhole chambers) to Markham District Energy Inc.
over Town owned lands legally described as Part of Block 9 Plan 65M-2503 and
designated as Part 1 as shown on a Draft Reference Plan to be deposited, in a
form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, for a nominal fee.
(By-law 2004-153)
(10) ACQUISITION OF HANSEN GIS INTERFACE MODULE
(7.13) Weblink
That
the report dated June 14, 2004 entitled "Acquisition of Hansen GIS
Interface Module" be received;
And
that the acquisition of the Hansen GIS Interface Module and related items and
services be awarded to Hansen Information Technologies - Canada Inc. (Hansen
Canada Inc.) in an amount to be negotiated with the vendor to an upset limit of
$82,800 including 8% PST and 7% GST ($77,760 including 8% PST excluding GST),
as authorized by Section 14.1.b of the Purchasing By-Law 143-2000;
And
that the acquisition of an additional 3 licenses and related maintenance for
the ArcGIS software be awarded to Environmental Systems Research Institute
Inc., Canada (ESRI) in the amount of $47,472 including 8% PST and 7% GST
($44,582 including 8% PST excluding GST), as authorized by Section 14.1.b of
the Purchasing By-law 143-2000;
And
that funding be provided from the 2004 ITS Capital Budget - Account Number
049-5350-6327-005.
(11) ACQUISITION
OF FIRE DISPATCH
MAPPING MODULE (7.15 & 7.12) Weblink
That
the report dated June 14, 2004 entitled "Acquisition of Fire Dispatch
Mapping Module" be received;
And
that the acquisition of Fire Dispatch Mapping Module and related items and
services be awarded to GEAC Computer Corporation Limited in an amount to be
negotiated with the vendor to an upset limit of $132,518 including 8% PST, as
authorized by Section 27 of the Purchasing By-Law 143-2000;
And
that funding be provided from the 2004 Capital Budget - Account Number
049-5350-6327-005.
CARRIED
(12) STATUS OF SATELLITE COMMUNITY CENTRE
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS (6.6
& 7.5)
That
the report entitled "Status of Satellite Community Centre Air Conditioning
Systems" be received;
And
that staff be authorized to proceed with the installation of an air
conditioning system at the Cedar Grove Community Centre;
And
further that funding for the project is provided for in the 2003 capital
account #70-6150-5284-005 in the amount of $7,800 exclusive of GST, and 2004
capital account # 56-6150-6320-005 in the amount of $7,300 exclusive of GST.
CARRIED
(See following recorded vote)
(11:1)
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional
Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio,
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster,
Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)
NAYS: Councillor D. Horchik.
ABSENT: Councillor E. Shapero.
(13) RODICK ROAD PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND PATHWAY
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT OVERRUN
(7.12 & 7.5)
That
the report to Finance and Administrative Committee dated June 14, 2004,
entitled "Rodick Road Pedestrian Bridge and Pathway Construction Contract
Overrun" be received;
And
that contract overruns totalling $27,462.47 be approved;
And
that the funding for the contract overruns be provided for from closed capital
projects (originally funded 90% development charge, 10% tax-based), to be
identified in the 2004 update on the status of capital projects.
(14) PURCHASE OF SPONSORSHIPS - FUTURE
POSSIBILITIES "EMPOWERING
CHILDREN" (12.2.6) Weblink
That the request for sponsorship from Geri
Berholz, Executive Director of Future Possibilities "Empowering
Children" be received;
And that a grant in the amount of $1,000 be
approved to support the growth of Future Possibilities.
CARRIED
(15) 50
LOCKRIDGE AVENUE, UNIT 1A - OBJECTIONS
TO LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION (3.21)
That the email correspondence from Jack Yuen, Markham resident, dated
June 9, 2004 in objection to the liquor license application, be received;
And that the email correspondence from Cindy and Trevor Sattaur,
Directors, Sunshine Lake Child Care Centre & Littlefoot Private Home
Daycare Agency, dated June 10, 2004 in objection to the liquor license
application, be received;
And that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that
Council objects to the liquor license application for Unit 1A, 50 Lockridge
Avenue due to the fact that there is an existing child care centre and a
children's learning centre within the plaza.
CARRIED
(16) PROPERTY
FOR TAX SALE REGISTRATION
UNDER THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001
(7.3)
That the Treasurer commence the registration
process for the property referred to in the confidential report dated June 14,
2004 to the Finance and Administrative Committee.
(17) RESIDENTIAL
TAX SALE (7.3)
That the Treasurer be authorized to proceed
with the tax sale of the property referred to in the confidential report dated
June 14, 2004 to the Finance and Administrative Committee.
(18) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING – JUNE 14,
2004 (16.0) weblink
CARRIED
6(c) REPORT NO. 37 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Council consented to separate Clauses (4),
(7) and (11(24)).
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That Report No. 37 - Development Services
Committee be received and adopted.
June 15, 2004
(1) DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
4600 STEELES AVENUE EAST, OLD MILLIKEN PUBLIC SCHOOL
OWNER: SCARBOROUGH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS (16.11.3) Weblink
That the
former “Milliken Public School” at 4600 Steeles Avenue East be approved for
designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, as recommended by
Heritage Markham;
And that the Clerk’s Department be authorized to:
- publish and serve Council’s
Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the
Act; and
-
prepare the Designation By-law for the property.
(2) HERITAGE
EASEMENT AGREEMENTS
PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION PROGRAM FOR HERITAGE
PROPERTIES, LEGAL FILE NO. 03 0411 LG 0278 (8.1,
16.11) Weblink
That the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to execute Heritage Easement Agreements with the property owners for the properties as
identified on Appendix “A” attached to
the staff report dated June 15, 2004, and any other documents required to give
effect thereto, in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
(By-law 2004-154)
(3) ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE FOR
RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIONS REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65M-3525,
65M-3478, 65M-3420, 65R-20376,
65M-3414, 65M-3380 AND 65M-3171
ENGINEERING FILE NO'S: 3053,
3067, 2072 AND 2036 (10.7) Weblink
That the
services in Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3525, 65M-3478, 65M-3420, 65R-20376,
65M-3414, 65M-3380 and 65M-3171 be accepted.
And that by-laws be enacted by Council to
accept these subdivisions and to establish each of the roads within the
residential subdivisions as a public highway of the Town of Markham;
And that the Community Services Commission
assume the responsibility for operating and maintaining the infrastructure
within the Subdivisions as part of the Town’s system;
And that acceptance of the Subdivisions be
taken into consideration in future operating budgets;
And that the
by-law to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law # 106-71, by including
compulsory stop to the indicated streets, be approved;
And that the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of
the Speed By-law # 105-71, by including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per
hour for the streets indicated, be approved;
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute the necessary releases from the terms of the Subdivision Agreements,
subject to confirmation from the Director of Engineering that the final two
year guarantee periods have been completed.
(By-laws 2004-155 to 2004-163)
CARRIED
(4) COMMENTS ON THE PROVINCIAL GREEN BELT
TASK FORCE DISCUSSION
PAPER (13.2.5) Weblink
That the staff
report entitled “Comments on the Provincial Greenbelt Task Force Discussion
Paper,” dated June 15, 2004, be received for information;
And that
Council endorse the general direction of the May 2004 Provincial Greenbelt Task
Force Discussion Paper entitled “Towards a Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt” and
support, in principle, the elements considered by the Greenbelt Task Force, as
outlined and commented on in this report;
And that
Council request the provincial government, through the Greenbelt Task Force,
to:
·
finalize a Growth
Management Plan for the Golden Horseshoe and surrounding areas, including its
definitive approach to planning reforms, to provide a clear workable context
for:
(i) administrating
and implementing a permanent greenbelt protection plan within the Golden
Horseshoe growth management area including the Town of Markham;
(ii) providing
provincial policy direction and guidance to future growth management studies
and initiatives at the local and regional municipal levels;
·
provide a provincial policy framework that would support the Town of
Markham’s current efforts to define a linked system of significant natural
heritage features and functions, with a hierarchy of environmental protection,
including further changes to provincial policy and legislation to allow
municipalities to fully implement environmental protection of a linked natural
heritage system;
·
act on the
recommendations of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review particularly as they
relate to:
- develop a strategy for existing
government-owned homes, and in particular identified heritage structures,
within the proposed greenbelt in Markham to ensure their continued
protection, enhancement and occupancy and to include an option for private
ownership of homes, where consistent with greenbelt objectives;
- create a provincial task force on agriculture
to develop agricultural policies that will ensure a viable agricultural
industry across the greenbelt and the rest of Ontario;
- consider
current planning efforts for the future Pickering Airport within the
context of provincial growth management initiatives including the proposed
growth management plan and the
proposed greenbelt protection plan for the Golden Horseshoe; and
- design
approaches to ensure coordination and collaboration between the province,
municipalities and the federal government in delivering transportation and
infrastructure to reinforce growth management and proposed greenbelt
objectives;
And that
Council endorse the staff report dated June 15, 2004, and submit it to the
Greenbelt Task Force and to the Province as the Town of Markham comments on the
Greenbelt Task Force Discussion Paper and Environmental Bill of Rights Registry
No. PF04E0002;
And that the
Clerk be requested to forward a copy of this report to the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Chair of the Greenbelt Task Force, the
Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, the Assistant Deputy Minister for
the Smart Growth Secretariat, York Region MPPs, and the Region of York.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That Clause (4), Report No. 37 be amended to add the following as
subsection (iv) to paragraph 3:
CARRIED
(5) DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO
HERITAGE ACT
JAMES BRANDER HOUSE, 31 HELEN AVENUE
OWNER: GREENBELT VOLKSWAGEN (16.11.3)
That the
“James Brander House” at 31 Helen Avenue be approved for designation under part
IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, as recommended by Heritage Markham;
And that the
Clerk’s Department be authorized to:
- publish and
serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the
Act; and
- prepare the
Designation By-law for the property.
(6) DESIGNATION UNDER PART IV OF THE
ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
3010 NINETEENTH AVENUE, SCHOOLHOUSE NO. 7,
OWNER: CATHOLIC CEMETERIES: ARCHDIOCESE OF TORONTO
(16.11.3) Weblink
That
the deputation by Ron Hendrix, representing the Catholic Cemeteries, in
opposition to the Heritage designation for 3010 Nineteenth Avenue, be received;
And that “Schoolhouse
No. 7” at 3010 Nineteenth Avenue be approved for designation under Part IV of
the Ontario Heritage Act, as recommended by Heritage Markham;
And that the
Clerk’s Department be authorized to:
- publish and serve Council’s Notice of
Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the
Act; and
- prepare the Designation By-law for the
property.
CARRIED
(7) LE
BIFTHEQUE STEAKHOUSE, 7501 WOODBINE AVE.
WALL SIGN VARIANCES (04-010751, 04 010753)(2.16.2) Weblink
That the deputation by Charles Shuchat,
applicant for the wall sign variance for Le Biftheque, be received;
And that the
wall sign variance applications by Le Biftheque Steakhouse at 7501 Woodbine
Ave, applications # 04-010751, 04 010753, be denied.
CARRIED
(See following motion to amend
which was Lost)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the deputation by Charles
Shuchat, applicant for the wall sign variance for Le Biftheque, be received;
And that the wall sign variance applications
by Le Biftheque Steakhouse at 7501 Woodbine Ave, applications # 04-010751, 04
010753, be denied.
LOST
(See following recorded vote)
(4:8)
YEAS: Mayor
D. Cousens, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones,
Councillor A. Chiu. (4)
NAYS: Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, , Councillor
J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D.
Horchik, Councillor K. Usman. (8)
ABSENT: Councillor
E. Shapero.
(8) VEREDEX CAPITAL CORPORATION, 55 ALBERT
STREET
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO
PERMIT CONVERSION OF THE
FORMER MARKHAM VILLAGE HIGH
SCHOOL TO OFFICE USE
(ZA 04 013044, OP 04 013040,
SC 04 013048) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)
That correspondence from Alan Meddick, Chairperson of
the Olde Markham Village Community Group, stating concerns regarding the
proposal by Veredex Capital Corporation at 55 Albert Street, be received;
And that the deputations by Alan Meddick and Catherine
Parr Hughes, with concerns for the proposal by Veredex Capital Corporation, be
received;
And that the Development Services Committee Report
dated May 18, 2004, entitled "Veredex Capital Corporation, Application for
Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control to
permit conversion of the former Markham Village High School to Office Use, 55
Albert Street, Markham (OP. 04 013040, ZA.04 013044, and SC.04 013048),"
be received;
And
that the record of the Public Meeting held on June 15, 2004 with respect to the
proposed Official Plan amendment and amendment to By-law 1229, as amended, be
received;
And that the application by Veredex Capital Corporation
to amend the Official Plan and By-law 1229, as amended, be approved;
And further that the proposed amendments to the
Official Plan and By-law 1229, as amended, be enacted without further notice.
(9) ANDROVSKI & ANDROVSKI HOLDINGS INC.
BLUSH BRIDAL BOUTIQUE, 7693 KENNEDY ROAD
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A TEMPORARY
RETAIL USE (ZA 04 011184) (10.5)
That
the record of the Public Meeting held on June 15, 2004 with respect to
"Blush Bridal Boutique, Application for Zoning By-law amendment to permit
a temporary use at 7693 Kennedy Road", be received;
And that the application to amend Zoning By-law 193-81,
as amended, be enacted without further notice.
(By-law
2004-164)
(10) TOWN OF MARKHAM, MARKHAM ROAD CORRIDOR
OFFICIAL PLAN, SECONDARY PLAN, AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS RESULTING
FROM THE MARKHAM ROAD
CORRIDOR STUDY (OP 04 015823, ZA 04 015824)(10.3, 10.5)
That the deputation by Mahen Moorthy, with comments
regarding the Markham Road Corridor Official Plan, Secondary Plan, and Zoning
By-law Amendments, be received;
And that the
Development Services Commission report dated June 15, 2004, entitled
"Markham Road Corridor Study: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments
(OP 04 015823 and ZA 04 015824)" be received;
And
that the record of the Public Meeting held on June 15, 2004 with respect to the
proposed Official Plan Amendment and the proposed amendments to By-law 90-81,
as amended and By-law 108-81 as amended, be received;
And that the Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment (OP
04 015823) and Zoning By-law amendment (ZA.04-015824) be approved;
And further that the proposed Official Plan amendment and
amendments to By-law 90-81 as amended and By-law 108-81, as amended, be enacted
without further notice.
CARRIED
(11) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – JUNE 15,
2004 (16.0) weblink
And that Clause (11), Item No. 24 (Authentic
Custom Cycle & Automotive Ltd.) be amended to include the word "…primarily…", in
Paragraph 3, Item 6 before the words "... for the purpose of storage
..." and remove the words "... (and specifically not for space to
actively repair customers' vehicles) ..."
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That Clause (11), Report No. 37 (Item No. 24 - Authentic Custom Cycle
& Automotive Ltd.) be amended to add the word "…primarily…", in
Paragraph 3, Item 6 before the words "... for the purpose of storage
..." and remove the words "... (and specifically not for space to
actively repair customers' vehicles) ...".
CARRIED
6(d) REPORT NO. 38 - TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Council
consented to add Report No. 38 - Transportation Committee.
Council
consented to separate Clauses (3), (6), (7) and (9(22)).
Moved by
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That Report
No. 38 - Transportation Committee be received and adopted.
June 21, 2004
(1) WILCLAY AVENUE ADULT
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
SERVICE AT WILCLAY PUBLIC
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (5.12)
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2 3
That the staff report entitled “Wilclay Avenue Adult School Crossing
Guard Service at Wilclay Public Elementary School,” dated June 21, 2004 be
received;
And that the Engineering Department be authorized to establish an adult
school crossing guard service on Wilclay Avenue at the west entrance of Wilclay
Public Elementary School at a cost of $6,000.00 less 3% G.S.T.;
And that the funding of the additional adult school crossing guard
service in 2004 be absorbed in the existing 2004 Operating Budget, account #640
998 5642;
And that the Operations and Asset Management Department be directed to
install school crossing signs and crosswalk pavement markings on Wilclay Avenue
at the west entrance of Wilclay Public Elementary School, upon approval.
(2) CLEGG ROAD EXTENSION
SOUTH TOWN CENTRE BOULEVARD TO WARDEN AVENUE
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (5.10) Weblink
That the report entitled “Clegg Road Extension, South Town Centre
Boulevard to Warden Avenue, Class Environmental Assessment,” dated June 21,
2004 be received;
And that the preferred alternative for the Clegg Road extension from
South Town Centre Boulevard to Warden Avenue as detailed in the Environmental
Study Report (as attached to the original Council minutes kept on file
in the Clerk’s Office) be
endorsed;
And that Engineering Department staff be authorized to file the
Environmental Study Report for the 30-day public review commencing June 23,
2004.
CARRIED
(3) UNIONVILLE
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN (5.12) Weblink
That
the staff report entitled “Unionville Traffic Management Plan,” dated June 21,
2004 be received;
And
that the planned future road connections to Highway 7 from Markham Centre be
aligned opposite Verclaire Gate, Village Parkway and Sciberras Road, subject to
ongoing monitoring and transportation management strategies as outlined below;
And
that when the intersections are constructed, the north leg of the intersections
include appropriate geometric and landscaping treatment to reflect the
residential character of the roads on the north side of Highway 7;
And
that upon completion of the road connections, staff implement the
transportation management strategies as outlined in the report entitled
“Unionville Traffic Management Plan” prepared by BA Group dated May, 2002, including the Markham Centre road
improvements;
And
that the roads identified by the Unionville Coalition, where there are concerns
about speeding and safety, be considered by the Markham Traffic Safety
Committee as part of the Markham Safe Streets Programme;
And that there be an appropriate reserve (the
money for the reserve to come from the Markham Centre Developers Group) be
established for improvements on internal streets that may be necessary;
And that staff review the recommendations of
the Unionville Coalitions and report to the Transportation Committee on the
commitments made to the Unionville Coalition regarding internal streets, their
identification, solutions and potential funding sources.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motions to amend)
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Councillor D. Horchik
That Clause (3),
Report No. 38 be amended as follows:
Paragraph 4
Add the words "…including the Markham Centre road
improvements;" to the end of the paragraph.
CARRIED
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That Clause (3),
Report No. 38 be amended to add the following as paragraph
6:
"And
that there be an appropriate reserve (the money for the reserve to come from
the Markham Centre Developers Group) be established for improvements on
internal streets that may be necessary;
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the
amendment of Councillor J. Virgilio and Councillor A. Chiu be amended to
include the words "...(the money for the reserve to come from the Markham
Centre Developers Group) ..." after the words "... there be an
appropriate reserve ...".
CARRIED
Moved by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That Clause (3), Report No. 38 be
amended to add the following as paragraph 7:
"And
that staff review the recommendations of the Unionville Coalitions and report
to the Transportation Committee on the commitments made to the Unionville
Coalition regarding internal streets, their identification, solutions and
potential funding sources."
CARRIED
(4) MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, SOUTH
OF ELSON STREET
GUIDE RAIL (5.12) Weblink 1
That
the report entitled “Middlefield Road, South of Elson Street Guide Rail,” dated
June 21, 2004, be received;
And that
the Operations and Asset Management Department be directed to implement the
recommended sign plan;
And
that the York Region Chief of Police be requested to provide immediate
enforcement of speeds on this roadway;
And
that this section of Middlefield Road be considered as a candidate for the
Markham Safe Streets Programme.
(5) VALHALLA DRIVE AND
COCHRANE DRIVE (5.10) Weblink 1
That
the report entitled “Valhalla Drive and Cochrane Drive,” dated June 21, 2004,
be received;
And
that the existing one-way traffic flow for Valhalla Drive and Cochrane Drive at
the Highway 7 intersections remain in place;
And
that the Region of York be requested to implement a southbound double right
turn lane at the Allstate Parkway-Valhalla Drive/Highway 7 intersection;
And
that staff defer the tender and construction for the permanent improvements on
the south leg of the Allstate Parkway-Valhalla Drive/Highway 7 intersection
until 2005 to finalize the streetscape requirements.
CARRIED
(6) CHURCH
STREET PARKING PROHIBITION
BETWEEN NINTH LINE AND BUR OAK
AVENUE (5.12.4) Weblink 1
2
That
the staff report entitled “Church Street Parking Prohibition, between Ninth
Line and Bur Oak Avenue,” be received;
And
that Schedule 1 of Parking By-law 336-88 be amended to include a Parking
Prohibition on the north and south side of Church Street, between Ninth Line
and Bur Oak Avenue;
And
that the attached amending By-law be approved;
And
that the Operations and Asset Management Department be directed to install the
appropriate signs upon approval of the attached amending by-law;
And
that staff report back to Council in Fall 2004, with recommendations concerning
the parking conditions on Riverlands Avenue and the southern two or three blocks on Country Glen;
And that staff consider as part of its Town-wide parking strategy, the
possibility of implementing on Church Street, east of Ninth Line, on-street pay
parking for use by hospital patrons.
(By-law 2004-174)
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by Regional Councillor J.
Heath
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That Clause (6), Report No. 38 be amended to add the words "…and the southern two
or three blocks on Country Glen" to the end of paragraph 5.
CARRIED
(7) 14th
AVENUE SIDEWALK -
2004 CAPITAL BUDGET ALLOCATION
(5.18) Weblink 1 2
That the
staff report entitled “14th Avenue Sidewalk – 2004 Capital Budget
Allocation,” dated June 21, 2004, be received;
And that the matter be referred to staff for
the Ward Councillor to hold an Information Meeting with the residents before
September, 2004;
And that authority be granted to the Chief
Administrative Officer to proceed with a solution for safety purposes during
the summer recess.
DEFERRED
(See following motions to defer)
Moved by Regional Councillor J.
Heath
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That Clause (7), Report No. 38 be amended to delete paragraphs 2, 3 and
4 and the following paragraph be added:
"And
that the matter be referred to staff for the Ward Councillor to hold an
Information Meeting with the residents before September, 2004;"
CARRIED
Moved by Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That Clause (7),
Report No. 38 be amended to add the following paragraph:
"And
that authority be granted to the Chief Administrative Officer to proceed with a
solution for safety purposes during the summer recess."
CARRIED
(8) SOUTH THORNHILL COMMUNITY
VEHICULAR INFILTRATION (5.12) Weblink 1
That
the staff report entitled “South Thornhill Community Vehicular Infiltration,”
dated June 21, 2004, be received;
And
that a working group consisting of staff from the Town of Markham, the Region
of York, the City of Toronto, the City of Vaughan, one member of the Grandview Avenue Residents’ Association, one member of
the Ward One South Residents Inc., Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Councillor S.
Daurio and YRTP be formed to undertake a comprehensive traffic data
collection study, document travel patterns, review operations on arterial roads
and intersections and recommend measures to address the vehicular infiltration
issues in the South Thornhill area.
CARRIED
(9) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE MEETING – JUNE 21,
2004 (16.0)
"And
that the matter be referred to staff to report to Development Services
Committee on June 28, 2004 with a recommendation as to how it can be resolved
as soon as possible."
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by Regional
Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
"And
that the matter be referred to staff to report to Development Services
Committee on June 28, 2004 with a recommendation as to how it can be resolved
as soon as possible."
CARRIED
7. MOTIONS
Council
consented to add Motion (1).
(1) RAHUL
K. BHARDWAJ
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
UNITED WAY OF YORK REGION
(12.2.6)
Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the presentation by Rahul
Bhardwaj regarding the United Way of York Region be received;
And that Mr. Bhardwaj be
congratulated on his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the United Way
of York Region and the Town of Markham will continue to provide ongoing support
to the United Way;
And that the month of October,
2004 be proclaimed United Way Month in the Town of Markham;
And that staff provide space in
the Town's newsletter for United Way information;
And that a United Way banner be
displayed on the Town's website and a link be provided to the United Way of
York Region website;
And that the United Way flag be
flown at the Town of Markham during the month of October, 2004;
And that the matter of
advertising on Town facilities be referred to staff.
CARRIED
(2/3rd vote to consider was
required and obtained)
8. COMMUNICATIONS
Council
consented to add Communications No. 91-2004 and 92-2004.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
84-2004 Municipality
of Chatham-Kent - Forwarding a resolution endorsing the resolution of the
Township of Adelaide Metcalfe regarding the Province providing access to birth
and death records to Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) for the
purpose of improving the accuracy and currency of the municipal voters' lists
and the Ontario Population Reports. (13.5.1)
Referred to all Members of Council
85-2004 Liquor
Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission
Municipal Information Form for Swiss Chalet Rotisserie Grill, 7359 Woodbine
Avenue (indoor). (3.21)
86-2004 Shangri-La
Banquet & Convention Centre - Forwarding a request for approval to
temporarily extend the West Indian Adult Concert & Dance to their outdoor
facility at 50 Esna Park Drive on July 17, 2004 from 9:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. to
facilitate the temporary extension of their liquor licence by the Alcohol and
Gaming Commission of Ontario. (3.21)
87-2004 First Markham Place
Management Office - Request to close Rodick Road from south of Highway 7 to
Fairburn Drive on September 25, 2004 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. to facilitate
the Fall Extravaganza. (3.5) (By-law 2004-165)
91-2004 Canada
Day Committee - Forwarding a request to close the following roads to facilitate
the Canada Day Celebrations being held at the Milne Park on July 1, 2004:
- McCowan Road from Heritage Road to South Unionville Drive from 3:00 p.m. to
4:30 p.m.
- McCowan Road from Highway 7 to South Unionville Drive from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30
p.m. (By-law 2004-175) (3.5)
92-2004 Unionville
BIA - Forwarding a request to close the following roads to facilitate the
Canada Day Celebrations being held at Main Street Unionville on July 1, 2004:
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Main Street Unionville diagonally to Main Street Unionville Lane
- Main Street Unionville north to Carlton Road
- Fred Varley Drive just east of EJ Lennox Way
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
- Carlton Road from Main Street Unionville to just west of the Fred Varley Art
Gallery. (By-law 2004-176) (3.5)
Referred to all Members of Council &
Accessibility Committee
88-2004 Region
of York - Forwarding information on a workshop being coordinated regarding the
Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001. (13.4)
Referred to all Members of Council &
Commissioner of Community & Fire Services
89-2004 Region
of York - Forwarding information regarding the Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
and Fire Services training opportunities. (13.4)
90-2004 Region
of York - Forwarding an update regarding the activities of the GTA Clean Air
Council (CAC) and the proposal for the 2005 Smog Summit. (13.4)
CARRIED
9. PROCLAMATION
(1) PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)
Moved by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the
following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:
- November 14
to 20, 2004 - Drink a Cup of Tea For Health Week.
CARRIED
10. BY-LAWS
Council
consented to add By-laws 2004-174 to 2004-176.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That By-laws
2004-153 to 2004-176 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2004-153 A by-law to authorize the execution of a Transfer of Easement for
the purpose of installing infrastructure (mainly consisting of transmission
pipelines and manhole chambers) to Markham District Energy Inc. over Town owned
lands legally described as Part of Block 9 Plan 65M-2503 and designated as Part
1 as shown on a Draft Reference Plan to be deposited.
(Clause 9, Report No. 36, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-154 A by-law to authorize the execution of Heritage Easement
Agreements (Property Tax Reduction Program for heritage properties).
(Clause 2, Report No. 37, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-155 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of
Subdivision 65M-3525 as public highway (Markham Glen Inc. and Minto (Markham)
Limited, Part of Lots 6 & 7, Concession 8 - Red Ash Drive and Lady Fern
Drive).
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-156 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of
Subdivision 65M-3478 as public highway (Markham Glen Inc. and Minto (Markham)
Limited, Part of Lot 7, Concession 8 - Rock Dove Avenue).
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-157 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of
Subdivision 65M-3420 as public highway (Markham Glen Inc. and Minto (Markham)
Limited, Part of Lots 6 & 7, Concession 8 - Red Ash Drive and Rock Dove
Avenue).
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-158 A by-law to establish streets as public highway (Part of Lot 1,
Plan 1445, designated as Part 16, Plan 65R-20376 - Russell Stover Court).
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-159 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of
Subdivision 65M-3414 as public highway (Sixteenth Warden Limited and Cedar-Erin
Developments Inc., Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 4 - Odessa Crescent,
Macrill Road and Vandermeer Drive).
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-160 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of
Subdivision 65M-3380 as public highway (Monarch Construction Limited, Part of
Lots 14 and 15, Concession 6 - Burndenford Crescent, Bridleford Court and Dell
Wood Court).
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-161 A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of
Subdivision 65M-3171 as public highway (Monarch Construction Limited, Part of
Lots 12 and 13, Concession 6 - Houndsbrook Crescent).
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-162 A by-law to amend Traffic by-law 106-71 (65M-3525, 65M-3478, 65M-3420, 65R-20376, 65M-3414, 65M-3380 & 65M-3171
- To include compulsory stop).
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-163 A by-law to amend Speed By-law 105-71 (65M-3525, 65M-3478, 65M-3420, 65R-20376, 65M-3414, 65M-3380 & 65M-3171
- To include a maximum of 40 Kilometers).
(Clause 3, Report No. 37, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-164 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 193-81, as amended (Andonovski
& Andonovski Holdings Inc. (Blush Bridal Boutique), 7693 Kennedy Road - To
permit a temporary retail use).
(Clause 9, Report No. 37, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-165 A by-law to close Rodick Road from south of Highway No. 7 to
Fairburn Drive on September 25, 2004 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. to facilitate
the First Markham Place Fall Extravaganza.
(Communication 87-2004)
BY-LAW 2004-166 A by-law to amend By-law 2002-178, being a by-law to appoint
Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (to revise Schedules "A" and
"B").
BY-LAW 2004-167 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (York Region
District School Board, Part of Lot 19, Concession 7, Block 101, 65M-3612 - To
remove the (H) Hold provision).
BY-LAW 2004-168 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Angus Glen
Developments - To remove the (H) Hold provision).
BY-LAW 2004-169 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 1767, as amended (The Townhomes
of Thornhill Square Inc., 300 John Street - To remove the (H) Hold provision).
BY-LAW 2004-170 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Humbold
Properties Ltd., 10 Candlewood Court, Lot 37, Plan 65M-3697 - To remove the (H)
Hold provision).
BY-LAW 2004-171 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (536142
Ontario Ltd., 76 to 86 Chasser Drive - To remove the (H) Hold provision).
BY-LAW 2004-172 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (1107656
Ontario Limited, 68 to 88 Times Avenue, Block 1, Plan 65M-3575- To remove the
(H) Hold provision).
BY-LAW 2004-173 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of
June 22, 2004.
(Council Meeting No. 14, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-174 A by-law to amend Parking By-law 336-88 (Church Street parking
prohibition between 9th Line and Bur Oak Avenue).
(Clause 6, Report No. 38, 2004)
BY-LAW 2004-175 A by-law to close various streets in the Town of Markham to
facilitate the Canada Day Celebrations being held at Milne Park on July 1,
2004.
(Communication No. 91-2004)
BY-LAW 2004-176 A by-law to close various streets in the Town of Markham to
facilitate the Canada Day Celebrations being held at Main Street Unionville on
July 1, 2004.
(Communication No. 92-2004)
CARRIED
11. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That the
meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council
adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
___________________________________ ___________________________________
SHEILA
BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK DON
COUSENS, MAYOR
(Signed)