COUNCIL MINUTES
January
21, 2013, 11:40 a.m.
(Special
Meeting)
Canada
Room, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre
Meeting No. 1
Alternate
formats for this document are available upon request
ROLL CALL
Mayor Frank
Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Gord Landon, Regional
Councillor Joe Li Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor
Don Hamilton, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell,
Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu.
REGRETS
Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath.
STAFF
Andy Taylor, Chief
Administrative Officer
Catherine Conrad, City
Solicitor
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner
of Community and Fire Services
Trinela Cane, Commissioner
of Corporate Services
Alida Tari, Council and
Committee Coordinator
Joel Lustig, Treasurer
Martha Pettit, Acting City
Clerk
Stephen Huycke, Acting
Deputy Clerk
Graham Seaman, Senior
Manager, Sustainability Office
Jennifer Wong, Sustainability Intern
John Wong, Technology
Support Specialist
The Special Meeting
of Council convened at 11:40 a.m. on January 21, 2013 in the Canada Room. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
(1) None
declared.
2. NEW/OTHER BUSINESSES
Moved by
Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by
Councillor Alex Chiu
That New/Other Businesses Item Nos. 1 to 25 be
received and adopted.
(1) YORK
CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
130 CASTLEMORE AVENUE
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas York Catholic District School Board (the
"Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 85 KW rooftop solar
array (the Project) on 130 Castlemore Avenue
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(2) YORK
CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
7100 BIRCHMOUNT ROAD
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas York Catholic District School Board (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 55 KW rooftop solar array (the Project) on 7100 Birchmount Road (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(3) YORK
CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
840 BUR OAK AVENUE
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas York Catholic District School Board (the
"Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 75 KW rooftop solar
array (the Project) on 840 Bur Oak Avenue
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(4) YORK
CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
90 ROXBURY STREET
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas York Catholic District School Board (the
"Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 45 KW rooftop solar
array (the Project) on 90 Roxbury Street
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(5) YORK
CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
2188 RODICK ROAD
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas York Catholic District School Board (the
"Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 275 KW rooftop solar
array (the Project) on 2188 Rodick Road
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(6) YORK
CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
2070 BUR OAK AVENUE
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas York Catholic District School Board (the
"Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 75 KW rooftop solar
array (the Project) on 2070 Bur Oak Avenue
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(7) YORK
CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
140 HOLLINGHAM ROAD
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas York Catholic District School Board (the
"Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 76 KW rooftop solar
array (the Project) on 140 Hollingham Road
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(8) YORK
CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
50 FEATHERSTONE AVENUE
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas York Catholic District School Board (the
"Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 83 KW rooftop solar
array (the Project) on 50 Featherstone Avenue
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(9) 8180792
CANADA INC.
100 MCPHERSON STREET
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas 8180792 Canada Inc. (the
"Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 125 KW rooftop solar
array (the Project) on 100 McPherson Street
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other
purpose.
CARRIED
(10) 8180792
CANADA INC.
245 TORBAY ROAD
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas 8180792 Canada Inc. (the "Applicant") proposes to
construct and operate a 200 KW rooftop solar array (the Project) on 245 Torbay Road (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(11) ICM
REALTY GROUP SOLAR 2013 INC.
201 BENTLEY STREET
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas ICM Realty Group Solar 2013 Inc. (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 30 KW rooftop solar array (the Project) on 201 Bentley Street (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(12) ICM
REALTY GROUP SOLAR 2013 INC.
231 BENTLEY STREET
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas ICM Realty Group Solar 2013 Inc. (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 30 KW rooftop solar array (the Project) on 231 Bentley Street (the "Lands") in the City of
Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by resolution
Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the
Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(13) ICM
REALTY GROUP SOLAR 2013 INC.
401 BENTLEY STREET
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas ICM Realty Group Solar 2013 Inc. (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 100 KW rooftop solar array (the Project) on
401 Bentley Street (the
"Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program;
and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(14) ICM
REALTY GROUP SOLAR 2013 INC.
421 BENTLEY STREET
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas Council
at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the completed
“Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any other
documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved criteria as
determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects as per the
Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority to Council;
and,
Whereas ICM Realty Group Solar 2013 Inc. (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 120 KW rooftop solar array (the Project) on
421 Bentley Street (the
"Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program;
and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(15) SUNEDISON
CANADA ORIGINATION HEALTH 2 LP
4255 14TH AVENUE
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas SunEdison Canada Origination Health 2 LP (the
"Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 150 KW rooftop solar
array (the Project) on 4255 14TH
Avenue (the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the
Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(16) SUNEDISON
CANADA ORIGINATION HEALTH 2 LP
5000 HIGHWAY 7 EAST
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas SunEdison Canada Origination Health 2 LP (the
"Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 300 KW rooftop solar
array (the Project) on 5000 Highway 7 East
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(17) ICM
REALTY GROUP SOLAR 2013 INC.
385 BENTLEY STREET, 381
BENTLEY STREET, 331 AMBER STREET
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas ICM Realty Group Solar 2013 Inc. (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 360 KW rooftop solar array (the Project) on
385 Bentley Street, 381 Bentley Street, 331 Amber
Street (the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the
Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(18) ICM
REALTY GROUP SOLAR 2013 INC.
400 BENTLEY STREET, 380
BENTLEY STREET, 200 BENTLEY
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas ICM Realty Group Solar 2013 Inc. (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 250 KW rooftop solar array (the Project) on
400 Bentley Street, 380 Bentley Street, 200
Bentley (the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the
Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(19) GBG-BFN
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
26 RIVIERA DRIVE
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Form
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas GBG-BFN Limited Partnership (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 150 KW rooftop solar array (the Project) on
26 Riviera Drive (the
"Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program;
and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(20) GBG-BFN
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
2800 14TH AVENUE
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Form
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas GBG-BFN Limited Partnership (the "Applicant")
proposes to construct and operate a 200 KW rooftop solar array (the Project) on
2800 14th Avenue (the
"Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program;
and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(21) WINDFALL
ECOLOGY CENTRE
41 SIMONSTON BOULEVARD
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Form
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas Windfall Ecology Centre (the "Applicant") proposes
to construct and operate a 100 KW rooftop solar array (the Project) on 41 Simonston Boulevard (the "Lands") in the City
of Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered
a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(22) WINDFALL
ECOLOGY CENTRE
6160 16TH AVENUE
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Form
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas Windfall Ecology Centre (the "Applicant") proposes
to construct and operate a 250 KW rooftop solar array (the Project) on 6160 16th Avenue (the "Lands") in the
City of Markham under the Province's FIT Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(23) TIOGA
SOLAR PROJECTS ONTARIO L.P.
7400 BIRCHMOUNT ROAD
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Form
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas Tioga Solar Projects Ontario L.P. (the
"Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 250 KW rooftop solar
array (the Project) on 7400 Birchmount Road
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(24) TIOGA
SOLAR PROJECTS ONTARIO L.P.
381 CHURCH STREET
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Form
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas Tioga Solar Projects Ontario L.P. (the
"Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 250 KW rooftop solar
array (the Project) on 381 Church Street
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
(25) 0911852 B.C. LTD.
340 ALDEN ROAD
- SUPPORT FOR FIT PROGRAM
(5.7)
Form
Whereas
Council at its meeting held on October 3, 2012 directed staff to forward the
completed “Prescribed Form/Template: Municipal Council Resolution” and any
other documentation for renewable energy projects that meet the approved
criteria as determined by City staff for a motion to support specific projects
as per the Feed-In-Tariff Program, as required by the Ontario Power Authority
to Council; and,
Whereas 0911852 B.C. Ltd.
(the "Applicant") proposes to construct and operate a 85 KW rooftop
solar array (the Project) on 340 Alden Road
(the "Lands") in the City of Markham under the Province's FIT
Program; and,
Whereas the
Applicant has requested that Council of the City of Markham indicate by
resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project
on the Property; and,
Whereas
pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules"),
Applications whose Projects receive the formal support of Local Municipalities
will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being
offered a FIT Contract prior to other persons applying for FIT Contracts; and,
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Council of the City of Markham supports the construction and operation of the
Project on the Lands; and,
2) That
this resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority
Points under the FIT Program and may not be use for the purpose of any other
form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any
other purpose.
CARRIED
3. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
Moved by
Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by
Councillor Valerie Burke
That By-law 2013-1 be given
three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2013-1 A
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Special Council meeting of January 21,
2013.
By-law
CARRIED
4. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor
Alex Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor Alan Ho
That the Special Council Meeting be adjourned at 11:51 a.m.
CARRIED
_______________________________ _______________________________
MARTHA PETTIT FRANK
SCARPITTI
ACTING CITY CLERK MAYOR
(Signed)