2004-3-30

COUNCIL MINUTES  Council Chamber, Civic Centre

 

(Canada Room)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti (5:55 p.m.), Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero (5:10 p.m.), Councillor J. Virgilio (5:40 p.m.), Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman (5:15 p.m.), Councillor A. Chiu. (12)

 

Regrets

Councillor G. McKelvey. (1)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

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

 

(1)        York Region Human Services Planning Coalition - Update (13.4)

(2)        2004 Advisory Committee/Board Appointments (16.24)

(3)        Licensing Hearing “Alys-Health” 333 Denison Street, Unit 11, Markham (2.0)

(4)        Taxi Licensing By-Law Amendments (2.23)

(5)        Joint Board of Management - Provincial Offences Act (2.0)

(6)        Water Allocation & Sewage Update Region of York (5.3)

(7)        Developing a Strategy for Second Suites (10.7)

(8)        Corporate Communications Re-Organization (12.2)

(9)        Markham Museum - Acquisition of Historic Conklin Carousel (6.7)

(10)      In Camera Items from Finance & Administrative Committee (March 22, 2004)

            - Three-Stream Implementation: Household Kitchen Organic Container Kits (5.1)

(11)      In Camera Items from Development Services Committee (March 23, 2004)

            - Giovanni Buscema, 76 Peter Street, Markham, Ontario Municipal Board - Appeal Committee of Adjustment File No. A-204/03 (8.0, 10.12)

CARRIED

 

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on March 30, 2004 at 7:07 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre.  Mayor D. Cousens presided.

 

 

(Council Chambers)

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (12)

 

Regrets

Councillor G. McKelvey. (1)

 

 

 

STAFF

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

S. Birrell, Town Clerk

C. Conrad, Town Solicitor

B. Cribbett, Treasurer

P. Miller, Manager, Secretariat Services

B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant

J. Sales, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services

A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Clause (7), Report No. 17, the proposed development by Delmark Investment Company at 85 Royal Crest Court, by nature of having represented the owner, Delmark Investments, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

 

Regional Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect Clause (10), Report No. 17 - Development Services Committee Minutes (Item 11), the application by Markville Shopping Centre by nature of the mall being owned by the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan Fund of which his mother is a member, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

 

 

 

2.         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

 

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

 

Carried

 

Mayor D. Cousens reported the following motions passed at the Committee of the Whole meeting:

 

(1)        YORK REGION HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING
COALITION - UPDATE (13.4)

 

Whereas York Region's growth requires multi-level government response and participation;

 

And whereas the Human Services Planning Coalition (HSPC) for York Region is a new model of collaborative planning;

 

And whereas the HSPC is composed of leaders and consumers from many different sectors who, when considered as a whole, represent a broad view of the human services sector in York Region;

 

And whereas government funding for human services should be, on balance, the same no matter where you live;

 

And whereas the Region of York is seriously underfunded compared to other Greater Toronto Area communities and elsewhere;

 

Now therefore be it resolved that the update by Susan Taylor, Director, Human Services Planning, York Region, regarding the activities of York Region Human Services Planning Coalition, be received;

 

And that the Town of Markham supports the efforts of the HSPC to:

 

            -           advocate for new funding models for human services

            -           encourage all levels of government to address human service needs in the context of growth management.

 

 

(2)        2004 ADVISORY COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS (16.24)

 

Canada Day Committee

That the following ten (10) persons be appointed to the Canada Day Committee for the term expiring December 31, 2004:

            Kamini Bacchus

            Jeanne Bowman

            Laurie Burns

            Everest D'Souza

            Dawn Dwyer-Pappas

            Javaid Khan

            Ivy Lee

            Sam Sahoy

            Tara Willis

            Caroline Yang

 

Heritage Markham

That the following five (5) persons be appointed to Heritage Markham effective April 1, 2004 for the term as indicated:

            Maria Pia Andrejin, Markham               term to expire November 30, 2006

            Julie Christian, Markham                       term to expire November 30, 2006

            Evelin Ellison, Thornhill                         term to expire November 30, 2006

            Rosemary Lamon, Thornhill                  term to expire November 30, 2006

            Joan Natoli, Unionville                          term to expire November 30, 2005

 

Main Street Markham Committee

That Niki Burns, the new Manager of the Markham BIA, be confirmed as a member of the Main Street Markham Committee;

 

Markham Conservation Committee

That the resignation of Gary Atkins from the Markham Conservation Committee be received with regret and a letter of appreciation be forwarded.

 

Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery Board

That the following five (5) persons be appointed to the Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery Board effective April 1, 2004:

            Lana Champion                                    term to expire November 30, 2006

            Anna Gauci                                          term to expire November 30, 2006

            Donald Hindson                                    term to expire November 30, 2006

            Patricia Loveland                                  term to expire November 30, 2006

            Michael Rothe                                      term to expire November 30, 2006

 

Rouge River Watershed Plan Task Force (TRCA)

That the resignation of Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti as the Town's representative on the Rouge River Watershed Plan Task Force be accepted with thanks and Councillor E. Shapero be appointed to replace him for a term to expire December 31, 2005.

 

 

(3)        LICENSING HEARING
            - ALYS-HEALTH
            333 DENISON STREET, UNIT 11, MARKHAM (2.0)

 

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

 

1)      That a Body-Rub Parlour License be issued to the Applicant for "Alys-Health" located at 333 Denison Street, unit 11, Markham, with the following conditions:

 

         a)   that no violations of the by-law are reported in 2004;

        

         b)   the fascia sign on the building containing the previous business name be removed

               or changed to the licensee's business name before the license is issued.

 

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

 

 

(4)        TAXI LICENSING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (2.23)    Weblink   

 

That By-Law No. 2002-308 “A By-Law for Licensing, Regulating and Governing Owners and Drivers of Taxicabs and Taxicab Brokers” be amended; to:

 

-     Increase the initial tariff rate for fares to $2.75 from $2.50;

-     Increase the fare charged for distance by reducing the distance increment to 190 metres from 235 metres;

      Increase the fare for waiting time while under engagement by reducing the increment period to 31 seconds from 38 seconds;

      Provide an initial creation of taxi stands at seven locations with a total twenty-four spaces, as shown on Schedule A;

 

To provide for an automatic review of the taxi by-law and tariff rate every two years;

 

And that staff consider the input from the March 2, 2004 Public Meeting on Taxi Licencing and report back to Council on the following- Safety Equipment, Single Colour/ Vehicle Identification, Police Screening Process, Safety Inspections/ Blitzes, Additional Premiere Plates, Mandatory Driver Training, Administrative By-Law Amendments and Additional designated taxi stands.

 

 

(5)        JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT -
            PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT (2.0)   Weblink   

 

That the Town Clerk, be appointed as the Town’s representative on the Joint Board of Management for the York Region Courts (the “Board”).

 

 

(6)        WATER ALLOCATION AND SEWAGE UPDATE
            REGION OF YORK (5.3)

 

That the written explanation and presentation from the Director of Engineering regarding the causes for the delays to the provision of water allocation to the Town of Markham be received.

 

 

(7)        DEVELOPING A STRATEGY FOR SECOND SUITES (10.7)

 

That the information from staff regarding whether the $600 application fee for second suites would be tax-deductible be received;

 

And that the staff presentation regarding second suites be received;

 

And that the Development Services Committee endorses in principle, eight recommended procedural enhancements as a base condition for the preferred strategy, Option # 1(No new zoning provisions; enhance current procedures) for legislated "grandfathering" only:

            1.         Clarify definition of two unit house

            2.         Introduce new declaration form

            3.         Fire designated as "Lead" Department

            4.         Commitment to AMANDA reference system

            5.         Amendments to Registration By-law

            6.         Consistent Inspection/Enforcement/Registration Process

            7.         Communication Component

            8.         Budget/Resource Issues;

 

And that staff be directed to provide a joint report on implementation of the preferred strategy, Option No. 1, including further detail regarding staffing implications, to Finance and Administrative Committee and Development Services Committee;

 

And that, after staff report back, Public Information Meetings be held on possible strategies for second suites in Markham and including the subject of fees.

 

 

(8)        CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
            RE-ORGANIZATION (12.2)

 

**That staff be authorized to hire a full-time contract person in a senior management role for the Corporate Communications Department for one (1) year;

 

And that staff be authorized to use a search firm for the recruitment process;

 

And that Members of the Communications Committee act as the Interview Committee.

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**        Amended by Council at its meeting held on April 27, 2004 to include the words "…for one (1) year;" at the end of the first paragraph.

 

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

3.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 9, 2004

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 9, 2004, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         PRESENTATIONS

 

Council consented to add Presentations (3) to (6).

 

(1)        REGION OF YORK OUTLOOK FOR NEXT THREE YEARS
            AND EAT SMART AWARDS (12.2.6)

 

Mr. Bill Fisch, Regional Chair & CEO, and Dr. Helena Jaczek, Regional Medical Officer of Health presented the Eat Smart! Awards.  Ontario's Healthy Restaurant Program annually gives this Award to restaurants for excellence in food safety, smoke-free dining and nutrition.  Chair Fisch also presented an overview of the Region of York's outlook for the next three (3) years.

 

 

(2)        GFOA CANADIAN AWARD - MARKHAM'S ANNUAL
            FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED
            DECEMBER 31, 2002 (7.0 & 12.2.6)

 

Staff presented the GFOA (Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada) Canadian Award for Markham's Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2002 to Councillor Khalid Usman as Chair, Finance Committee 2002.

 

Staff made a presentation on the highlights of the Town of Markham 2002 Annual Report and provided the criteria for this prestigious Award.

 

 

(3)        CINDY YANG, PRESIDENT
            ZHONGGUANCUN SCIENCE CENTRE INC. (12.2.6)

 

Council acknowledged, with thanks, Ms. Cindy Yang, President of Zhongguancun Science Centre for her contribution to establishing the Zhongguancun Science Centre in the Town of Markham.

 

(4)        MANY FACES OF MARKHAM CELEBRATION (12.2.6)

 

Thanks and appreciation were extended to Councillor E. Shapero and Marlene Mogado as Co-Chairs of the Markham Race Relations Committee, the school boards for their participation, and Members of Council for their support of the recent, very successful Many Faces of Markham celebration.

 

 

(5)        TASTE OF BROADWAY (12.2.6)

 

Thanks and appreciation were extended to Councillor A. Chiu, his wife Alicia, and their team for a very successful evening and performance of Taste of Broadway.  Proceeds in excess of $50,000 will go to the new Markham YMCA.

 

 

(6)        NATIONAL PAKISTAN DAY (12.2.6)

 

Thanks and appreciation were extended to Councillor K. Usman, and Mayor D. Cousens as Co-Chair, and their team, including Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, and Commissioner A. Taylor for a very successful evening for National Pakistan Day.  Proceeds in the amount of $65,000 will go to the new Markham YMCA and in the amount of $50,000 to the Markham Stouffville Hospital.

 

 

5(a)      REPORT NO. 15 - COMMUNITY SERVICES & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clause (4).

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

March 8, 2004

 

That Report No. 15 - Community Services & Environment Committee be received and adopted.

 

(1)        UNIONVILLE 150^TH/SESQUICENTENNIAL EVENTS (6.5)

            Weblink1  2

 

That the report entitled Unionville 150^th Sesquicentennial Events be received as information;

 

And that the Town of Markham receive the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund (OCAF) grant of $125,000;

 

And that a capital project be established in the amount of $87,500 for marketing expenditures related to the Unionville 150^th/Sesquicentennial Events to be fully funded from the grant;

 

And that the balance of grant funds in the amount of $37,500 be allocated to account 027-2140014, Refund Completion of Works account for repayment to OCAF upon completion of the Unionville 150^th/Sesquicentennial.

 

(2)        POLICY FOR USE OF CELL PHONES AND
            PERSONAL ASSISTANCE DEVICES
            IN TOWN FACILITIES (2.1, 6.10) Weblink1  2

 

That the report entitled Policy for Use of Cell Phones and Personal Assistance Devices in Town Facilities be received;

 

And that Council approve the Policy for Use of Cell Phones and Personal Assistance Devices in Town Facilities prohibiting patrons from using cell phones, cameras or personal digital assistants in facility change rooms and washrooms, as attached to the original minutes in the Clerk’s Office;

 

And that the policy be reworded so as to properly indicate that the prohibition of the use of Cell Phones and Personal Assistance Devices is in change rooms and washrooms, and not Town facilities in general;

 

And that staff continue its review of the Town’s “Violence, Vandalism and Unacceptable Behaviours” policy;

 

And that the matter of levying fines be referred to the Legal Department for their input as to whether, and how, a greater degree of enforcement action could be taken in future against those who breach the policy;

 

And that signage be posted for all facilities to inform all users of the policy;

 

And that the policy be advertised in the Recreation and Culture guide.

 

 

(3)        PROCUREMENT OF ZERO TURN MOWERS
            FOR PARKS MAINTENANCE (5.7, 6.3) Weblink1  2 

 

That the report titled “Procurement of Zero Turn Mowers for Parks Maintenance”, dated March 8, 2004, be received;

 

And that the Fleet Division of the Operations and Asset Management Department proceed with tender preparation for the purchase of four (4) Diesel Zero Turn mowers;

 

And that the Zero Turn Mowers continue to use a plant-based bio-diesel fuel mixture in the range of B20 to B100 be used, as appropriate;

 

And that the Operations Department continue to work with the Manager of Environmental Leadership and the Markham Clean Air Committee to investigate and evaluate new technology and equipment to proactively consider environmentally sustainable alternatives during the fleet procurement process;

 

And that funds are provided for in the 2003 Capital Budget Fleet Replacement Program (Account # 056-6150-5000-005).

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        MARKHAM BEAUTIFICATION –
            FRIENDS OF A PARK/ADOPT-A-PARK (6.3)  Weblink1  2

 

That the report “Markham Beautification – Friends of a Park/Adopt-a-Park” be received;

 

And that Option 2 be amended so as to allow up to $50 from the maximum $500/group to be used for discretionary spending such as for refreshments or other event costs, with the remaining amount to be spent on park projects proposed by the group;

 

And that funding is provided for in the 2003 Parks Maintenance Capital Budget account 59-5350-5262-005 for “Markham Beautification – Friends of a Park/Adopt-a-Park” in the amount of $20,000.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(5)        PESTICIDE REDUCTION STEERING COMMITTEE
            INTERIM REPORT (6.3, 5.7)  Weblink 

 

That the report entitled “Pesticide Reduction Steering Committee Interim Report”, dated March 8, 2004, be received;

 

And that Operations Division hire a consultant qualified in the areas of pesticide free, organic turf care and sports field management to undertake the assessment of the Town’s parks, sports fields, boulevards and medians and review the Town’s maintenance practices;

 

And that the Environmental Issues Committee be involved in the final selection of a consultant;

 

And further that funding in the amount of $25,000, to cover the cost of the consultant’s review, can be provided from the Enhanced Program funding set aside for Parks in the 2003 Operating budget.

 

 

(6)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES & ENVIRONMENT
            COMMITTEE MEETING – MARCH 8, 2004 (16.0)

 

That the Community Services & Environment Committee minutes dated March 8, 2004 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

5(b)      REPORT NO. 16 - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (9) and (13).

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That Report No. 16 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.

 

March 22, 2004

 

(1)        SUMMARY OF 2003 REMUNERATION & EXPENSES
            FOR COUNCILLORS AND APPOINTEES TO BOARDS
            AND OTHER BODIES FOR THE PERIOD
            JANUARY 01, 2003 TO DECEMBER 31, 2003 (16.23.2) Weblink 1  2  3

 

That Council receive for information the March 22, 2004 report entitled "Summary of 2003 Remuneration & Expenses for Councillors and Appointees to Boards and Other Bodies for the period January 01, 2003 to December 31, 2003;

 

And that the format of listing the mileage and cell phone charges on the Summary be considered in a staff presentation in April, 2004.

 

 

(2)        PURCHASE OF SPONSORSHIP - 12TH ANNUAL YORK
REGIONAL POLICE APPRECIATION NIGHT
APRIL 22, 2004 (12.2.6 & 13.4.10)  Weblink

 

That Council purchase tickets for Councillors wishing to attend the 12th Annual York Regional Police Appreciation Night on Thursday, April 22, 2004.  The dinner will take place at Le Parc, 8432 Leslie Street, Richmond Hill.

 

 

(3)        PURCHASE OF SPONSORSHIP - THE HERBERT H. CARNEGIE
            FUTURE ACES FOUNDATION CHARITY BALL "EVERYTHING'S
            COMING UP ROSES" - SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2004 (12.2.6)  Weblink

 

That Council purchase tickets for Councillors wishing to attend The Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation Charity Ball "Everything's Coming Up Roses" - Saturday, April 24, 2004 at the Delta Toronto East, 2035 Kennedy Road.

 

(4)        PURCHASE OF SPONSORSHIP - BETHANY LODGE
REDEVELOPMENT BENEFIT DINNER - APRIL 2, 2004 (12.2.6)  Weblink

 

That Council purchase tickets for Councillors wishing to attend the Bethany Lodge Redevelopment Benefit Dinner on Friday, April 2, 2004 at the Crystal Fountain Banquet Hall in Markham up to one table of ten.

 

 

(5)        PURCHASE OF SPONSORSHIP - EVERGREEN HOSPICE
PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT - JULY 19, 2004 (12.2.6)  Weblink

 

That Council support the Evergreen Hospice Pro-Am Golf Tournament on Monday, July 19, 2004 at Meadowbrook Golf Club by purchasing a luncheon sponsorship at $1000;

 

And that any Member of Council who wishes to attend may do so provided that all expenses are charged to their individual budget.

 

 

(6)        PURCHASE OF SPONSORSHIP - HOSPICE-THORNHILL
"THE LILAC GALA" - MAY 15, 2004 (12.2.6)  Weblink

 

That Council purchase a corporate table at the Thornhill Hospice "The Lilac Gala" on Saturday, May 15, 2004.  Location is at the Bayview Country Club.

 

 

(7)        WASTE MANAGEMENT PUBLIC
            INFORMATION MEETING (5.1) Weblink

 

That the report entitled "Waste Management Public Information Meeting" be received;

 

And that staff organize a public information meeting in April 2004, at an estimated cost of $1,000 to discuss options for expanding Markham's waste diversion programs and assist Markham to achieve its waste diversion goals;

 

And that staff be authorized to develop an electronic medium and conduct focus group discussions, at an estimated cost of $5,000 to obtain public input on the future of Markham's waste management program including 3-Stream waste management;

 

And that costs related to this project be absorbed within the 2004 Waste Management Operating budget.

 

 

(8)        STREET LIGHT HYDRO AND MAINTENANCE
            2003 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER INCREASE (5.19 & 7.9)  Weblink

 

That the report entitled "Street Light Hydro and Maintenance - 2003 Blanket Purchase Order Increase" be received;

 

And that the Blanket Purchase Order B2-46 for Markham Hydro be increased by $141,876.49 inclusive of 7% GST ($136,573.19 inclusive of 3% GST) for the period ending December 31, 2003;

 

And that funds for the increase be paid for out of the Construction and Utilities Division's 2003 & 2004 Operating Budget Account # 720-720-5930 for Street Light Hydro and Account # 720-720-5497 for Street Light Maintenance.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(9)        TRANSFER OF LOCAL TELEPHONE
            SERVICE PROVIDER (7.13 & 12.2)

 

That the report dated March 22, 2004 entitled "Transfer of Local Telephone Service Provider" be received;

 

And that local telephone (voice) services remain with Bell Canada and not be transferred to FCI Broadband (FCI);

 

That staff be requested to prepare a report on the status of long distance calling within the Region of York and the feasibility of other options available.

 

DEFERRED AND REFERRED

(See following motion to defer and refer)

 

 

            Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

            Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

            That Clause (9), Report No. 16 be deferred and referred back to staff for further discussions with the vendor and a further report.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(10)      2004 CAPITAL AND OTHER PROGRAMS BUDGET
            (PART A) (7.5)  Weblink 1  2  3

 

That the report dated March 22, 2004 entitled "2004 Capital and Other Programs Budget (Part A)" be received;

 

And that Council approve the 2004 Capital and Other Programs Budget (Part A) totalling $80,138,881 the funding and details of which are attached to the original Council minutes in the Clerk's Office;

 

And that the 2004 Capital and Other Programs Budget (Part A), in the amount of $80,138,881, be funded from the sources, as attached to the original Council minutes in the Clerk's Office.

 

(11)      2004 PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND FACILITY OPENINGS (6.3 & 12.2.6)
            Weblink 1  2  3

 

That the level of funding for park openings be adjusted as outlined in this report;

 

And that the 2004 Schedule of Park, Open Space and Facility Openings as attached to the original Council minutes in the Clerk's Office, be referred back to the Building and Parks Construction Committee for further consideration;

 

And that parks, open space and facility opening costs be absorbed within approved operating and capital budgets.

 

 

(12)      SENECA COLLEGE - VOLUNTEER BOARD
OF GOVERNORS (13.0 & 16.24)

 

That the letter dated February 19, 2004 from Seneca College requesting the Town's assistance in recruiting candidates with senior management experience to serve on its volunteer Board of Governors, be received;

 

And that the names of Regional Councillor J. Jones and Councillor K. Usman be recommended for appointment to the Board of Governors for Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(13)      CONDEMNATION OF VIOLENCE AND HATE CRIMES (12.2.6)

 

That the Town of Markham strongly condemns the recent anti-Semitic violence and hate crimes committed against the Jewish Community;

 

And that the Town of Markham strongly condemns the recent hate crimes against the Muslim Community;

 

And that the Town of Markham stands in solidarity with the City of Toronto, City of Vaughan, and City of Pickering in condemning these acts;

 

And that such acts of violence will not be tolerated by the Council of the Town of Markham;

 

And that the Markham Race Relations Committee hold a community forum on hate crime with the York Regional Police;

 

And further that Corporate Communications staff be requested to prepare a press release and place an advertisement in the local newspapers immediately.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

(See following recorded vote)

 

            Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

            Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

            That Clause (13), Report No. 16 be amended to add the following paragraph:

 

            "And that the Town of Markham strongly condemns the recent hate crimes against the Muslim Community;"

 

            And to add the words "....and the City of Pickering..." after the words "...City of Vaughan..." in paragraph two.

 

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 E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (12)

 

ABSENT:        Councillor G. McKelvey (1)

 

 

(14)      OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
            COMMITTEE MEETING – MARCH 22, 2004 (16.0)

 

That the Finance & Administrative Committee minutes dated March 22, 2004 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

5(c)      REPORT NO. 17 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

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

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That Report No 17 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

March 23, 2004

 

(1)        ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL
            SUBDIVISIONS REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS: 65M-3487,
            65M-3515, 65M-3337 AND 65M-3459
            ENGINEERING FILES: 3074 PHASES 1 & 2A AND 1061 PHASES 1 & 2
            (10.7)   Weblink

 

That the services in Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3487, 65M-3515, 65M-3337 and 65M-3459, 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 kilometres 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 2004-62 to 2004-67)

 

 

(2)        AFFORDABLE HOUSING
            TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES STUDY (10.7, 7.0)

 

That Council approve the proposed Terms of Reference as the basis for a detailed study of potential financial incentives for affordable housing;

 

And that Council approve an upset limit of $25,000 to engage a consultant to assist with the financial incentives study, funding to be provided from the 2004 Operating Budget Corporate Contingency account;

 

And that staff report back to Development Services Committee in May, 2004 with the results of the Financial Incentives for Affordable Housing Study.

 

 

(3)        16^TH & MCCOWAN HOLDINGS LIMITED, PHASE 1
            (FORMERLY THE BRIDGE/16^TH AVENUE & MCCOWAN HOLDINGS LTD)
            5330, 5430 & 5440 SIXTEENTH AVENUE
            PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW
            WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
            (SU 02 115896 (19TM-02011) ZA 02 115894) (10.5, 10.7)  Weblink  

 

That the Record of Public Meeting held on December 3, 2002, regarding the proposed draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment applications (SU 02 115896 & ZA 02 115894) submitted by 16^th & McCowan Holdings Limited be received;

 

And that the first phase (119 units) of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02011 (SU 02 115896) located on the north side of Sixteenth Avenue, east of McCowan Road, proposed by 16^th & McCowan Holdings Limited, be draft approved, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’ (attached to the official minutes in the Clerk's Department);

 

And that zoning by-law amendment application (ZA 02 115894) to amend By-laws 304-87, as amended, and 177-96, as amended, submitted by 16^th & McCowan Holdings Limited, for lands located on the north side of Sixteenth Avenue, east of McCowan Road, be approved and the implementing Zoning By-laws, Appendix ‘B’ (attached to the official minutes in the Clerk's Department) be enacted;

 

And that the applicant provide to the Town the 30% payment of the required subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 170-2000);

And that water supply allocation for 119 units be granted to 16^th & McCowan Holdings Limited, subject to written confirmation from the Trustee of the Wismer Commons Developers’ Group that water supply has been made available from the total allocation granted to the Wismer Commons Community by the Town;

 

And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate water supply allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner;

 

And that registration of 16^th & McCowan Holdings Limited, 19TM-02011 Phase 1 in respect to interim sanitary capacity, sewage allocation and water supply be subject to conditions listed in this report;

 

And that the Wismer Commons Development Phasing Plan be updated to reflect the revision to the phasing of development as outlined in the report dated March 23, 2004, and further;

 

And that the Region of York be advised of the sewage and water supply allocation for this development.

(By-laws 2004-68 and 2004-69)

 

 

(4)        INFORMATION REPORT, WHITE PAPER ON
WATERSHED-BASED SOURCE PROTECTION PLANNING (10.0)  Weblink

 

That the staff report entitled “Information Report – White Paper on Watershed-based Source Protection Planning”, dated March 23, 2004 be received;

 

And that Council support the approach proposed by the Provincial government on source water protection planning, subject to clarification of tasks and funding arrangements, prior to release of the draft legislation;

 

And that Council urge the Provincial Government to secure the necessary financial resources to support the Watershed-based Source Protection planning program and its future implementation at the local level; 

 

And that this report be forwarded to the Ministry of the Environment, Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) Registry Number PA04E003, as the Town’s response to the White Paper on Watershed-based Source Protection Planning;

 

And that this report be forwarded to the Region of York and Toronto Region Conservation Authority for information.

 

 

(5)        WATER ALLOCATION AND SEWAGE UPDATE
            REGION OF YORK (5.3)

 

That the presentation by staff, with respect to water allocation and sewage be received;

 

And that a working group consisting of Mayors, Regional Councillors and senior staff from Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan and York Region be established whose mandate will be:

            - To review timing of critical Regional water and sewage infrastructure including:

                        Sanitary Sewer

                                    - 16^th Avenue Trunk Sewer

                                    - Southeast Trunk Sewer

                                    - Duffin Creek plant upgrades/expansions

                        Water Supply

                                    - Region of Peel contracts

                                    - Short term Toronto supply

 

- To promote ongoing communications

                                    - Province (MOE, MMA)

                                    - Federal (DFO)          

                                    - Media

                                    - Developers/UDI

                                    - Other (TRCA, Rouge Alliance, etc.)

            - To review approvals and construction schedule

                                    - Milestones and deadlines

                                    - Meetings/presentations to approval agencies;

 

And that a working group consisting of Regional, Municipal engineering staff and consultants be established to address the technical aspects of delivering the critical Regional infrastructure;

 

And that the following Municipal representatives be advised accordingly;

      -     Region of York – Bill Fisch, Regional Chair, and Michael Garrett, CAO, and Kees

            Schipper, Commissioner of Transportation and Works

      -     Town of Richmond Hill – David Weldon, CAO and Bruce McGregor, Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works

      -     City of Vaughan – Michael DeAngelis, CAO and Bill Robinson, Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works

 

 

(6)        SITE PLANS - TAXI LICENSE STANDS (10.6)

 

That comments regarding the requirement for taxi stands in site plan considerations be received;

 

And that staff confirmation that the requirement for taxi stands will be incorporated into site plan policy for larger scale commercial/institutional developments, be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(7)        DELMARK INVESTMENT COMPANY, 85 ROYAL CREST COURT
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A PLACE OF WORSHIP
(ZA 03 114598) (10.5)

 

That the two petitions with a total of 30 signatures from owners of condominium units located at 145 Royal Crest, in objection to the rezoning application File ZA 03 114598 by Delmark Investment Company, for a place of worship at 85 Royal Crest Court, be received;  

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on March 23 2004 with respect to "Delmark Investment Company, proposed zoning by-law amendment to permit a place of worship at 85 Royal Crest Court", be received;

 

And that the application to amend Zoning By-law 108-81, as amended, be enacted without further notice.

 

CARRIED

(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)

 

 

(8)        ABIDIEN INC. (BEST HOMES), 296 HELEN AVENUE
SOUTH UNIONVILLE PLANNING DISTRICT, PT LOT 8 & 9, CONC 6
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT TOWNHOUSES
(ZA.04-005481) (10.5)  

 

That the written submission by F. and I. Kunzel in objection to the rezoning application File ZA 04 005481 submitted by Abidien Inc. (Best Homes) to permit townhouses at 296 Helen Avenue, be received;

 

And that the deputation by Glen Baron regarding the rezoning application, File ZA 04 005481, submitted by Abidien Inc. (Best Homes), be received;

 

And that the Development Services Commission information report dated February 17, 2004, entitled "Abidien Inc. (Best Homes) Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 9 townhouse units at 296 Helen Avenue South Unionville Planning District, Pt. Lot 8 and 9, Concession 6, (File ZA.04-005481)" be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on March 23 2004 with respect to the proposed amendments to By-law 177-96 be received;

 

And that the application by Abidien Inc. (Best Homes) to amend By-law 177-96 be approved;

 

And further that the proposed amendment to By-law 177-96 be enacted without further notice.

 

 

(9)        ABIDIEN INC. (BEST HOMES), 258 HELEN AVENUE
SOUTH UNIONVILLE PLANNING DISTRICT
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT TOWNHOUSES
(ZA.03-118368)(10.5)  

 

That the deputation by Glenn Baron, 251 Helen Avenue, commenting on rezoning application File ZA 03 118368 submitted by Abidien Inc. (Best Homes), be received;

 

And that the Development Services Commission information report dated January 20, 2004, entitled "Abidien Inc. (Best Homes) Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the subject lands to permit townhouses in South Unionville Planning District, File ZA 03 118368" be received;

 

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on March 23 2004 with respect to the proposed amendments to By-law 177-96 be received;

 

And that the application by Abidien Inc. (Best Homes) to amend By-law 177-96 be approved;

 

And further that when the rear lane has been conveyed to the Town, the proposed amendment to By-law 177-96 be enacted without further notice.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(10)      OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
            COMMITTEE MEETING – MARCH 23, 2004 (16.0)

 

That the Development Services Committee minutes dated March 23, 2004 be received.

 

CARRIED

(Councillor J. Heath abstained - Item 11)

 

 

 

6.         MOTIONS

 

Council consented to add Motions (1), (2 and (3).

 

(1)        CECILIA ZHANG TRAGEDY (12.2.6)

 

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That deepest sympathy be extended to the Zhang family on the tragic passing of Cecilia;

 

And that the Council of the Town of Markham expresses sincere sadness.

 

CARRIED

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

 

 

(2)        TASTE OF ASIA
            JULY 3 AND 4, 2004 (3.5)

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That the Town of Markham supports the closure of Kennedy Road from Clayton Drive to Steeles Avenue on July 3 and 4, 2004 for the Taste of Asia festival;

 

And that the Region of York be so advised.

 

CARRIED

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

 

(3)        SAINT JUSTIN MARTYR CHURCH
            RELIGIOUS PROCESSION ROAD CLOSURE (3.5)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That staff be authorized to close any necessary roads in order to facilitate the Saint Justin Martyr Church religious procession to take place on Good Friday, April 9, 2004.

 

CARRIED

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

 

 

 

7.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Council consented to separate Communications 47-2004, 49-2004 and 50-2004.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

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

 

Referred to all Members of Council

40-2004           Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Galaxy Music Studio, 8261 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 201 (indoor). (3.21)

 

41-2004           Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Decent Seafood Restaurant Ltd., 7750 Kennedy Road, Unit 4 (indoor). (3.21)

 

42-2004           Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for CoCo Urban Thai Cuisine, 7355 Bayview Avenue, Units 5-7 (indoor). (3.21)

 

43-2004           Unionville BIA - Request to close the following streets on April 25, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to facilitate Unionville Day - 150^th Launch Celebration:
- Main Street Unionville, from south of Carlton Road to Main Street Unionville Lane (diagonally).
- Fred Varley Drive from Main Street Unionville to east of EJ Lennox Way. (3.5)
(By-law 2004-70)

 

44-2004           Markham Village BIA - Request to close the following street on May 29, June 26, July 31, August 28 and September 25, 2004 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to facilitate the Community Garage Sales:
- Robinson Street from east of Main Street Markham to west of Washington Street. (3.5)
(By-law 2004-71)

 

45-2004           Markham Village BIA - Request to close the following street on every Saturday from May 8 to October 9, 2004 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to facilitate the Farmer's Market:
- 132 to 138 Robinson Street. (3.5)
(By-law 2004-72)

 

46-2004           Brullen Exhaust Systems Inc. - Request to close the following street on June 12, 2004 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to facilitate the Brullen Customer Appreciation Day:
- Dension Street from west of Woodbine Avenue to east of Steelcase Road West. (3.5)
(By-law 2004-73)

 

CARRIED

 

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services

47-2004           Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Forwarding an update on the implementation of changes to the building regulatory system as a result of the Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act, 2002, which received Royal Assent in June, 2002. (13.2.5)

 

CARRIED

 

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services & Town Solicitor

48-2004           Ontario Municipal Board - Advising that:
- the appeal by Forest Bay Homes Limited with respect to the applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a four-storey 80-unit apartment building on the west side of Markham Road, located mid-block between Highglen Avenue and Golden Avenue was withdrawn by letter dated March 4, 2004.
- the appeal by 777192 Ontario Limited with respect to Interim Control By-laws 2002-215 and 2003-208 (Markham Road Corridor Study Area-Armadale Planning District) is scheduled for a Pre-hearing Conference for March 25, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. (13.13. 10.3, 10.5 & 10.8)

 

CARRIED

 

49-2004           Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding a decision with respect to the appeal by Ubaldo Giordani & Iolanda Giordani, Li Ying Cai & Chun Lin Xu for By-laws 2001-267 and 2001-268 (application submitted by Chiavatti, Kakalteris, Paraskevakos, Panaci, Garritano to permit development in accordance with residential plan of subdivision 19T-99021, north side of Helen Avenue and east of Kennedy Road). (13.13, 10.5 & 10.7)

 

50-2004           Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding a decision with respect to the appeal by Save the Rouge Valley System Inc., Box Grove Hill Developments Inc., Animate Construction Limited and others for Town of Markham Official Plan Amendment No. 92 (Box Grove Area). (13.13 & 10.4)

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

8.         PROCLAMATIONS

 

(1)        PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:

 

-     April 19 to 25, 2004 be proclaimed as "Pitch-In Week".

 

-     April 18 to 24, 2004 be proclaimed as "Pesticide-Free Week".

 

-     May 2 to 8, 2004 be proclaimed as "Emergency Preparedness Week".

 

-     April 18 to 24, 2004 be proclaimed as "National Volunteer Week".

 

-     June, 2004 be proclaimed as "Seniors' Month".

 

-     April 28, 2004 be proclaimed as "Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job";

 

And that the Corporate Communications Department be requested to publish the proclamation of the "Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job" in the Markham Economist and Sun and the flags at the Markham Civic Centre be flown at half-mast.

 

CARRIED

 

9.         BY-LAWS

 

Council consented to add By-law 2004-80.

 

Council consented to separate By-law 2004-79.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That By-laws 2004-62 to 2004-78 and By-law 2004-80 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2004-62      A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3515 as public highway (Amber Plan Investments Limited, Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 7 - Wingrove Street, Bern Street, Baintree Street, Redbud Street, Dogwood Street, Galway Gate, Hollyhock Street & Petunia Street).
(Clause 1, Report No. 17, 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-63      A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3459 as public highway (Woodbine Cachet South Inc, Part of Lots 17 & 18 - Hopecrest Road, Magnotta Road and Moss Creek Boulevard).
(Clause 1, Report No. 17, 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-64      A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3337 as public highway (Woodbine Cachet South Inc., Woodbine Cachet West Inc. and Mardevco Holdings Inc., Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 3 - Saintsbury Road, Sanderson Road, Southbrook Crescent, Summer Mist Crescent, Whitford Road, Hillmount Road, Hopecrest Road and Moss Creek Boulevard).
(Clause 1, Report No. 17, 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-65      A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3487 as public highway (Amber Plain Investments Limited, Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 7 - Timberlea Street, Trailsbrook Terrace, Pinecrest Street, Settlers’ Ridge Street, Country Ridge Drive, Sage Gate and Roy Rainey Avenue).
(Clause 1, Report No. 17, 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-66      A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71, as amended (65M-3487, 65M-3515, 65M-3337 and 65M-3459 - to include compulsory stop).
(Clause , Report No. , 2004)
(Clause 1, Report No. 17, 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-67      A by-law to amend Speed By-law 105-71, as amended (65M-3487, 65M-3515, 65M-3337 and 65M-3459 - To include a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour).
(Clause 1, Report No. 17, 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-68      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (16^th McCowan Holdings Limited, north of 16^th Avenue and east of McCowan Road - To delete the lands from 304-87, as amended, so that it may be incorporated into Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended to permit the development of a draft approved plan of subdivision comprising approximately 119 single detached and semi-detached dwellings).
(Clause 3, Report No. 17, 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-69      A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (16^th McCowan Holdings Limited, north of 16^th Avenue and east of McCowan Road - To permit the development of a draft approved plan of subdivision comprising approximately 119 single detached and semi-detached dwellings).
(Clause 3, Report No. 17, 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-70      A by-law to close Main Street Unionville & EJ Lennox Way on April 25, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to facilitate the Unionville Day - 150^th Launch Celebration.
(Communication No. 43- 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-71      A by-law to close Robinson Street on May 29, June 26, July 31, August 28 and September 25, 2004 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to facilitate the Community Garage Sales.
(Communication No. 44- 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-72      A by-law to close Robinson Street on every Saturday from May 8 to October 9, 2004 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to facilitate the Farmer's Market.
(Communication No. 45- 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-73      A by-law to close Denison Street from Woodbine Avenue to Steelcase Road West on June 12, 2004 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to facilitate the Brullen Customer Appreciation Day.
(Communication No. 46- 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-74      A by-law to amend By-law 2002-178, being a by-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers (To revise Schedule A).

 

BY-LAW 2004-75      A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Eden Oak (Unionville) Inc., Lots 1 to 8, 18 & 19, Blocks 22 to 26 and 28 to 37, Plan 65M-3707).

 

BY-LAW 2004-76      A by-law to repeal Part Lot Control Exemption By-law 289-81 (Blocks 1 to 4, Plan M-2044).

 

BY-LAW 2004-77      A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Plan 65M-3639, Block 102 - Monkhouse Road, Block 107 - Edward Jeffreys Avenue and Block 108 - Spencer Avenue).

 

BY-LAW 2004-78      A by-law to amend By-law 2002-308, being a by-law for licensing, regulating and governing owners and drivers of taxicabs and taxicab brokers (To amend Schedule "1" and add taxi stands).
(Committee of the Whole Motion - March 30, 2004)

 

BY-LAW 2004-80      A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Danvest Wismer Investments Limited, north of Castlemore Avenue, east of McCowan Road and south of Staynor Crescent, 65M-3611, Blocks 141, 142, 143, 145, 146 and 147).

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

 

That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

2.         REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - cont'd

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

Mayor D. Cousens reported the following motions passed at the Committee of the Whole meeting:

 

(9)        2004 ADVISORY COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS (16.24)

 

Markham Public Library Board

That the following nine (9) members be appointed to the Markham Public Library Board effective April 1, 2004 for a term expiring November 30, 2006:

            Elliot Berlin

            Edward Brewer

            Pat Durst

            Justin Hung

            Christine Lachance

            Joanne Pickering

            Salma Rawof

Michelle Tidball

Susan Walker

 

 

(10)      MARKHAM MUSEUM - ACQUISITION OF
            HISTORIC CONKLIN CAROUSEL (6.7)

 

That staff be authorized to proceed with the purchase and installation of the historic Conklin carousel to an upset limit of $50,000, to be located on the Markham Museum property.

 

 

(11)      IN CAMERA ITEMS FROM FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE
            COMMITTEE  (March 22, 2004)

 

-           THREE-STREAM IMPLEMENTATION: HOUSEHOLD
            KITCHEN ORGANIC CONTAINER KITS (5.1)

 

That the Report entitled "3-Stream Implementation: Household Kitchen Organic Kits" be received;

 

And that Council approve the issuance of a single source purchase order to Norseman Plastics to provide and deliver 15,000 Household Kitchen Organic Kits in accordance with the terms and conditions described in this report and their unsolicited proposal dated March 3, 2004;

 

And that the cost of the Household Kitchen Organic Kits in the amount of $294,950 be funded from the Waste Management Capital Reserve;

 

And that the project be pre-approved in the 2004 Capital Budget;

 

And that the issuance of the purchase order be subject to Council approval to proceed with the implementation of the Phase 1 3-Stream collection program starting in September 2004.

 

 

(12)      IN CAMERA ITEMS FROM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
            (March 23, 2004)

 

-           GIOVANNI BUSCEMA, 76 PETER STREET, MARKHAM
            ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD - APPEAL
            COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FILE NO. A-204/03 (8.0, 10.12)

That the Town Solicitor be instructed not to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing respecting a minor variance appeal for 76 Peter Street, Markham;

 

And that this decision be made public, subject to Council authorizing the above;

 

And that staff be instructed to require strict compliance with the Ontario Municipal Board decision and any applicable law.

 

 

 

9.         BY-LAWS - cont'd

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That By-law 2004-79 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2004-79      A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of March 30, 2004.
(Council Meeting No. 8, 2004)

 

10.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

CARRIED

 

 

Council adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

___________________________________        ___________________________________

SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK                    JACK HEATH, ACTING MAYOR

 

(Signed)