2002-04-16 -7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Meeting
No. 8
(Canada
Room)
COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero,
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor
D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (12)
Moved by
Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That Council
resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole to discuss the following:
(1) YMCA – Proposed Markham Centre Location
(10.8.1)
(2) Richmond Hill Hydro Inc. - Final Form of
Shareholders Agreement (13.7)
(3) 2002 Advisory Committee Appointments
(16.24)
(4) Standing Committee Chairs (16.24)
(5) Tender 037-T-02- Supply and Delivery of
Various Vehicles (7.12)
(6) Town and Country BMW Ltd. – Credit
Agreement (10.0 & 7.11)
(7) Request For Exemption from Noise By-law
– Markville Mall (5.10)
(8) Centralized Fire Dispatch Update (7.15)
(9) Rehabilitation of the East Don River
Sanitary Trunk Sewer (5.5)
(10) Proclamation - National Volunteer Week
(3.4)
CARRIED
The Regular
Meeting of Council was held on April 16, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, Civic Centre. Mayor D. Cousens
presided.
(Council
Chambers)
COUNCIL
ROLL
CALL
Mayor D.
Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero,
Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor
D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (12)
STAFF
R. Robinson,
Town Solicitor
J. Sales,
Commissioner of Community Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
M.F. Turner,
Commissioner of Development Services
J. Baird,
Acting Commissioner of Development Services
B. Nanninga,
Executive Assistant
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
P. Miller,
Acting Manager, Secretariat Services
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor J.
Heath disclosed an interest with respect to the March 26, 2002 Council Meeting
and the minutes thereof, Clause (5), Report No. 16, 2002 (Loblaw Properties
Limited, 200 Bullock Drive - Wall Sign Variance and Milne Creek Improvements),
by nature of owning property nearby, and did not take part in the consideration
or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor G.
McKelvey disclosed an interest with respect to the request for exemption from
Noise By-law - Markville Mall, 5000 Highway No. 7, by nature of Markville Mall
being owned by the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan Fund of which he 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.
Councillor J.
Heath disclosed an interest with respect to the request for exemption from
Noise By-law - Markville Mall, 5000 Highway No. 7, by nature of Markville Mall
being owned by the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan Fund of which a family member
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.
Councillor D.
Horchik disclosed an interest with respect to Clause (3), Report No. 19, 2002 -
Angus Glen Development, Phase 5 and By-law 2002-55, by nature of his house
abutting the Angus Glen Secondary Plan, 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
Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
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) YMCA
OF GREATER TORONTO
PROPOSED MARKHAM CENTRE
LOCATION (10.8.1)
That the
report entitled “YMCA of Greater Toronto – Proposed Markham Centre Location”
dated April 9, 2002 be received;
And that the
minutes of the Development Services Committee In-Camera meeting held on April
9, 2002, be received;
And that the
principles for the development of a YMCA facility in Markham Centre attached as
a revised Appendix A to the April 9, 2002 staff report, be received;
And that the
matter be deferred and referred to staff of the Community Services Commission
for a further report.
CARRIED
(2) RICHMOND HILL HYDRO
INC.
FINAL FORM OF SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT (13.7)
That the
information provided by the Town Solicitor advising on the action taken by the
Finance and Administrative Committee on April 8, 2002 regarding the final form
of Shareholders Agreement for Richmond Hill Hydro Inc., be received and Article
4 of the Shareholder’s Agreement be amended.
CARRIED
(3) 2002
ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (16.24)
Achievement
and Civic Recognition Awards Committee
That the
following individual be appointed to the Achievement and Civic Recognition
Awards Committee:
Darlene Klemchuck November
30, 2004
Advisory
Committee on Accessibility
That the
resignation of Councillor A. Chiu from the Advisory Committee on Accessibility
be received with regret;
And that the
following Council replacement appointment be confirmed:
Councillor K. Usman November
30, 2003
Box Grove
Community Centre Board
That the
resignation of Councillor E. Shapero from the Box Grove Community Centre Board
be received with regret;
And that the
following Council replacement appointment be confirmed:
Regional Councillor G. Landon November
30, 2003
Canada Day
Committee
That the
following individuals be appointed to the Canada Day Committee:
Andrew Lo November
30, 2002
Joan Masterton November
30, 2002
Mohamed Faizal November
30, 2002
Kamini Bacchus November
30, 2002
Golden Jubilee
Committee of Markham
That the
resignations of the following members of the Golden Jubilee Committee of
Markham be received with regret:
Margaret Bibby
Marlene Malone
Terry Malone
Cynthia Taylor-Huff
Paul Walker
And that the
following individuals be appointed to the Golden Jubilee Committee of Markham:
Regina Dawe no
term
Cam Durham no
term
Vivienne Hansford no
term
Tyler Murphy no
term
Barbara Nanninga (as a staff member)
Main Street Markham Committee
That the position held by Mr. Kirk Sutherland
on the Main Street Markham Committee be declared vacant;
And that the following replacement
appointment be confirmed:
David Black no
term
Markham
Conservation Committee
That the
resignation of Dr. Roland Hosein from the Markham Conservation Committee be
received with regret;
And that Councillors be requested to bring
forward nominations for consideration as a replacement.
Markham-Noerdlingen
Cultural Committee
That the
following two (2) Councillors be appointed to the Markham-Noerdlingen Cultural
Committee:
Councillor S. Daurio November
30, 2003
Councillor G. McKelvey November
30, 2003
And that the
following two (2) community volunteers be appointed to the Markham-Noerdlingen
Cultural Committee:
Lorne Smith no
term
Karl Mahler no
term
Markham
Theatre Board
That Regional Councillors Scarpitti and Wong
and Councillors McKelvey and Usman conduct interviews of potential candidates.
Markham
Village BIA
That the
following appointments to the Markham Village BIA be confirmed:
Morley Lem December
31, 2002
Roger Clements December
31, 2002
Frankie Rose December
31, 2002
Ellen Stewart December
31, 2002
Mo Mohammed December
31, 2002
Amanda Alvaliotis December
31, 2002
John Konidis December
31, 2002
Alexis Muir December
31, 2002
Unionville BIA
That the
following appointments to the Unionville BIA be confirmed:
Karen Chadwick December
31, 2002
Gary Davis December
31, 2002
Adele Mariani December
31, 2002
Unionville Core Area Advisory Committee
That the following one (1) Regional
Councillor be appointed to the Unionville Core Area Advisory Committee:
Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti November
30, 2003
And that the following two (2) Councillors be
appointed to the Unionville Core Area Advisory Committee:
Regional Councillor T. Wong November
30, 2003
Councillor K. Usman November
30, 2003
And consideration of the appointment of two
(2) members at large to the Unionville Core Area Advisory Committee be deferred
at this time
CARRIED
(4) STANDING
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
COMMITTEES – UPCOMING 18
MONTHS (16.24)
That consideration of Standing Committee
Chairs for the upcoming eighteen months be referred to Mayor Cousens to discuss
with individual Members of Council and report back.
CARRIED
(5) SUPPLY
AND DELIVERY OF
VARIOUS VEHICLES – TENDER
037-T-02 (7.12)
That tender
037-T-02 for the Supply and Delivery of TWENTY-FIVE (25) Various Vehicles for
2002 be split and awarded to the following four lowest acceptable bidders
totalling $615,777.85 inclusive of 7% GST and 8% PST ($594,359.49 inclusive of
3% GST and 8% PST):
• Unionville
Motors Ltd for 4 vehicles, Item 6 and 9 totalling $132,857.20 inclusive
of all taxes;
And that 18
vehicles in the amount of $424,659.36 inclusive of 3% GST and 8% PST be funded
from Capital Assets Department’s 2001 Capital Budget account # 56 6150 2623 005
and 7 vehicles in the amount of $169,700.13 inclusive of 3% GST and 8% PST be
funded from the Capital Assets Department’s 2002 approved Capital Budget,
account number to be assigned;
And that the
remaining amount of $235,107.00 from 2000/01 and $1,166,813.87 from the 2002
Capital Assets Department’s Capital Budget be applied to the remaining 2000,
2001 and 2002 corporate fleet replacements as approved.
CARRIED
(6) TOWN
AND COUNTRY BMW LTD.
CREDIT AGREEMENT (10.0 &
7.11)
That the information from staff regarding the
proposed Credit Agreement with Town and Country BMW Ltd., be received;
And that the additional information from
staff dated April 16, 2002 regarding compliance with conditions of approval and
building permit requirements for the BMW Development at Helen Avenue and
Kennedy Road, be received;
And that consideration of this matter be
deferred pending a further report from staff of the Development Services
Commission.
CARRIED
(7) REQUEST
FOR EXEMPTION FROM
NOISE BY-LAW – MARKVILLE MALL
(5.10)
That PCL Construction Canada Inc. be granted
an exemption from Noise By-law 218-89 for a three to four day maximum during
the period from May 13 to 18, 2002 for the hours 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., in
order to accommodate construction at Markville Mall, 5000 Highway 7, subject to
advertisements being posted in the Markham Economist & Sun outlining the
application for exemption;
And that the management of Walden 2, Walden 1
and the Hunt Club be advised.
CARRIED
(Councillors G. McKelvey & J.
Heath abstained)
(8) CENTRALIZED
FIRE DISPATCH UPDATE (7.15)
That the Town
of Markham endorse the concept of a consolidated fire communications function
if the same or better service can be assured with future enhancements
guaranteed;
And that this
service be provided at a cost equal to, or lower than what currently exists;
And that the
positive labour relationship between the Town of Markham and the Markham
Professional Firefighters Association is maintained.
CARRIED
(9) REHABILITATION
OF THE
EAST DON RIVER SANITARY TRUNK
SEWER (5.5)
That the report “Rehabilitation of the East
Don River Sanitary Trunk Sewer” be received;
And that the contract be awarded to the most
qualified and capable contractor, LiquiForce Sewer Services Ltd., for the amount
of $375,000 plus 10% contingency of $37,500 for a total amount of $441,375
inclusive of taxes;
And further that the contract cost be funded
from the Waterworks Stabilization Reserve fund, Account #86-2700-112.
CARRIED
(10) PROCLAMATION
- NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK (3.4)
That April 21
to 27, 2002 be proclaimed as "National Volunteer Week" in the Town of
Markham.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the Reports of the Committee of the
Whole be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
3. MINUTES
(1) COUNCIL MINUTES
- MARCH 26, 2002
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That the
Minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 26, 2002, be adopted.
CARRIED
Councillor J. Heath abstained -
Clause (5), Report No. 16, 2002
(Loblaw Properties Limited, 200
Bullock Drive
- Wall Sign Variance and Milne
Creek Improvements)
4. PRESENTATIONS
(1) ONTARIO
HERITAGE FOUNDATION
- YOUNG HERITAGE LEADERS
PROGRAM (12.2.6)
Council presented
a Young Heritage Leader Achievement pin and a recognition certificate to Laura
Boysen for her significant voluntary contributions to cultural, natural and
built heritage preservation.
(2) OLDER
ADULTS IN ACTION - PRESENTATION OF CHEQUE (12.2.6)
Mr. John
Milligan, President and Ms. Betty Hoover, Treasurer, Older Adults in Action,
were in attendance to present a cheque to Council for $16,000 to be applied
against the operating costs of the Water Street Seniors Centre.
(3) MCNALLY
INTERNATIONAL LTD.
- PRESENTATION OF CHEQUE TO
MARKHAVEN FOUNDATION (12.2.6)
Mr. John
Hutton, Owner, and Mr. Murray Malott, Vice-President, McNally International
Ltd. were in attendance to present a cheque to Mr. Harry James, Chair of the
Markhaven Foundation for the Markhaven Foundation Building Campaign Fund.
(4) ONTARIO
MUNICIPAL FIRE PREVENTION OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
FIRE CHIEF OF THE YEAR 2002
AWARD (12.2.6)
Mayor Cousens
recognized Commissioner Jim Sales on receiving the Fire Chief of the Year 2002
award from the Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association.
5(a) REPORT NO. 17 - ENVIRONMENT &
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That Report
No. 17 - Environment & Transportation Committee be received and adopted.
March 25, 2002
(1) UNIONVILLE
LIONS CLUB PROPOSAL
AT THE UNIONVILLE LIBRARY LANDS (3.0 & 3.19)
THAT the report entitled “Unionville Lions Club Proposal at the
Unionville Library Lands” be received;
AND THAT, as the revised proposal is generally
acceptable to the majority of the community representatives, the Unionville
Lions Club proposal at the Unionville Library lands be approved, including:
(a)
A pathway switchback from the library to the
valley to replace the existing stair access as shown in Appendix “B”.
(b)
The installation of a 10 foot by 10 foot
concrete pad including water and hydro services to be located in the valley as
shown in Appendix “B”.
(c)
The installation of an 11 foot wide by 14 foot
high arch to be located on the north side of Carlton Road, east of the bridge,
and twenty (20) feet in from the sidewalk, as shown in Appendix “B”. The arch will include the wording “Unionville
Lions Club” and the Lions Club logo as shown in Appendix “G”.
(d)
The installation of an additional pathway from
the proposed Lions arch on Carlton Road to the existing pedestrian bridge.
(Phase B - no time line)
(e)
The planting of trees, shrubs and installation
of additional benches and interpretive signage.
AND that the proposal
items (a) to (e) be provided by the Unionville Lions Club at no cost to the
Town.
(2) TEMPORARY
CLOSURE OF ANDERSON AVENUE
(FUTURE BUR OAK AVENUE)
HIGHWAY 48 TO GO RAIL LINE (5.17 & 10.7)
That the
report entitled "Temporary Closure of Anderson Avenue, Highway 48 to GO
Rail Line" dated March 25, 2002 be received;
And that the
Greensborough Developers Group request for the temporary closure of the south
leg of Anderson Avenue from Hwy. 48 to the GO Rail Line for approximately 4
weeks in June/July 2002 be approved subject to the following conditions:
·
a final detour
route and signage plan is to be prepared by the Greensborough Developers Group
and submitted to the Town and MTO for approval;
·
a communications
plan is to be developed by the Greensborough Developers Group and submitted to
the Town for approval. This plan will
identify the method and schedule for notifying businesses and motorists of the
proposed closure.
·
a formal notice
of the closure is to be provided by the Greensborough Developers Group to all
Emergency Services.
And further
that the Greensborough Developers Group be advised accordingly.
(3) SPRING 2002 AND
YEAR-ROUND LOAD RESTRICTIONS
FOR THE TOWN OF MARKHAM'S ROAD NETWORK (5.10)
That the gross
weight of commercial vehicles be restricted to 5 tonnes per axle on all public
highways, listed, under the jurisdiction of the Town of Markham, from March 1,
2002 to April 30, 2002, upon approval of the draft by-law;
And that
should adverse spring thaw conditions be encountered due to a harsh winter, at
the discretion of the Director of Street Services, the load restrictions be
extended up to May 31, 2002 (up to four weeks);
And that the
gross vehicle weight of commercial vehicles be restricted to 5 tonnes per axle
for the hard surfaced Town roads listed below, from March 1, 2002 to February
28, 2003 upon approval of the draft by-law:
STREETS LIMITS
Reesor Road from
Highway 7 to Markham-Stouffville Line
Elgin Mills Rod from Warden Avenue to
York/Durham Line (Y.R. 30)
19th Avenue from
Highway 404 to York/Durham Line (Y.R. 30)
Dickson's Hill Road entire length
And that
according to the Highway Traffic Act Sec. 122(4) the restrictions would exempt
vehicles operated by or on behalf of the municipality and school buses;
And that the
Director of Street Services be authorized to grant exemptions to permit heavy
vehicular loads, at his discretion.
(By-laws 2002-51 and 2002-52)
(4) "BAG-IT!"
PILOT PROJECT
FINAL REPORT (5.1)
That the report entitled "Bag-It! Pilot
Project Final Report", be received;
And that the results from the "Bag-It!"
pilot project be used with the results obtained from the "Markham's on a
Roll!" cart-based collection pilot to evaluate all available options for
the future 3-stream residential waste collection system;
And that the “Markham’s on a Roll!” cart-based
pilot project be extended for four (4) weeks, and that staff be directed to
prepare a report to be presented to the Environment & Transportation
Committee meeting scheduled for April 29, 2002, on the results of the cart
pilot project and recommendations for further extension, based on the results
of the residents' survey and other information received.
(5) PARAMOUNT
PARK - REQUESTED NAME CHANGE
TO MARKHAVEN PARK (6.3 & 2.1)
That it be recommended to Council that the
renaming of a portion of Paramount Park to Markhaven Park, be approved in
principle, based on the request from Mr. Harry James, Chairman of Markhaven's
Building Fund Campaign;
And that based on discussion with the local
Councillor Jack Heath, the north section remain Paramount Park, the centre
section be renamed Markhaven Park and the south section be renamed South
Paramount Park;
And that, if approved by Council in
principle, that the public consultation process outlined in this report be
approved for implementation, including a 133 metre (400 foot) radius
notification area;
And that staff report back to Council on this
matter after the public consultation process.
(6) TOWN'S
POLICY ON CLEARING DRAIN BLOCKAGES (2.1 & 5.5)
*That the report entitled "Town's Policy
on Clearing Drain Blockages", be received;
And that it be recommended to Council that
the current practice for clearing drain blockages be endorsed as Town policy,
as follows:
- If the blockage occurs between the house and the street line
(property line), then it is deemed to be a private matter, and it is the
homeowner's responsibility for all repairs and damages;
- If the blockage occurs on Town's property or in the mainline sewer
(and is not caused by grease accumulation from the home), then the Town will
assume the responsibility for repairs.
______________________________________________________________________________
* Amended
by Council at its meeting held on April 30, 2002 to add the following
paragraph:
“And that the three (3) outstanding cases
currently underway be dealt with outside the Town’s policy.”
(7) OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF
ENVIRONMENT & TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE MEETING – MARCH 25,
2002 (16.0)
CARRIED
5(b) REPORT NO. 18 - FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Council
consented to separate Clauses (2), (3) and (15).
Moved by
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That Report
No. 18 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.
April 8, 2002
(1) BUILDING MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE
TENDER 002-T-01 (7.12)
That
the Building Mechanical Maintenance - Tender 002-T-01 be awarded to the lowest
bidder, S.I.G. Mechanical Services Limited in the total amount of $332,697.24,
inclusive of 7% GST ($320,259.96 inclusive of 3% GST) for a three year term
commencing April 1, 2002 for an all inclusive maintenance contract;
And
that the funding for the Building Mechanical Maintenance - Tender 002-T-01 be
absorbed within the 2002 to 2004 operational budgets of the affected
facilities.
(2) HUMBOLD PROPERTIES LIMITED AND
GREENMARK HOMES (1) LTD. -
SALES TRAILER AGREEMENT (8.2)
That the tabled memorandum from the Acting Commissioner of Development
Services, dated April 16, 2002, providing additional information regarding
signs, be received;
And
that the Town be authorized to enter into a Sales Trailer Agreement with
Humbold Properties Limited and Greenmark Homes (1) Ltd. with respect to Part of
Lot 16, Concession 8, on Draft Plan 19T-95013,
and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement in a form
satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion
to amend)
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That Clause (2), Report No, 18, 2002 be
amended to add the following paragraph:
That the tabled memorandum from the Acting
Commissioner of Development Services, dated April 16, 2002, providing
additional information regarding signs, be received;
CARRIED
(3) GRAND LIFE BOULEVARD CORPORATION
AND WILDERTON INVESTMENTS
LIMITED -
SALES TRAILER AGREEMENT -
MAJOR MACKENZIE
AND WOODBINE AVENUE (8.2)
That the tabled memorandum from the Acting Commissioner of Development
Services, dated April 16, 2002, providing additional information regarding
signs, be received;
And
that the Town be authorized to enter into a Sales Trailer Agreement with Grand
Life Boulevard Corporation and Wilderton Investments Limited, with respect to
Part of Lot 21, Concession 4, being Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-20007, and
that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement in a form
satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion
to amend)
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That Clause (3), Report No. 18, 2002 be amended to add the following
paragraph:
That the tabled memorandum from the Acting
Commissioner of Development Services, dated April 16, 2002, providing
additional information regarding signs, be received;
CARRIED
(4) 536142 ONTARIO INC. AND ROYALPARK HOMES
MODEL HOME AGREEMENT - LOT 46,
ON DRAFT PLAN
OF SUBDIVISION 19T-95012 (8.4)
That
the Town be authorized to enter into a Model Home Agreement with 536142 Ontario
Inc. and Royalpark Homes with respect to Lot 46, on Draft Plan of Subdivision
19T-95012 and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement
in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
(5) 536142 ONTARIO INC. AND ROYALPARK HOMES
SALES
TRAILER AGREEMENT - LOT 46, ON
DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION 19T-95012 (8.2)
That
the Town be authorized to enter into a Sales Trailer Agreement with 536142
Ontario Inc. and Royalpark Homes with respect to Lot 46, on Draft Plan of
Subdivision 19T-95012, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute
the agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
(6) SURPLUS PROVINCIAL PROPERTY
PARTS 7 & 12, PLAN
65R-17405
SOUTH WEST CORNER OF LANGSTAFF
ROAD
AND RUGGLES AVENUE, THORNHILL
That
the Town of Markham confirm that it does not have any interest in acquiring the
surplus Provincial property known as Parts 7 & 12, Plan 65R-17495, south
west corner of Langstaff Road and Ruggles Avenue, Thornhill.
(7) AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
SOUTH UNIONVILLE/EAST MARKHAM
CENTRE
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY
(7.12.1)
That
Engineering Department staff be authorized to retain the consulting firm of
Ecoplans Limited to prepare a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the
development of stormwater management facilities to service the westerly portion
of the South Unionville Secondary Plan Area and the easterly portion of the
Markham Centre area to an upset limit of $35,845.00 inclusive of all taxes and
disbursements ($34, 505.00 inclusive of 3% GST);
And
that a contingency allowance of $8,025.00 inclusive of all tax and
disbursements ($7,725.00 inclusive of 3% GST) be approved for additional
environmental investigations and public consultation to be expended as required
by the Director of Engineering;
And
that the project be funded from the Engineering Department, Capital Project
#3779, Account #083-5399-3779-005.
(8) REPORTING PROCESS TO TOWN OF MARKHAM
COUNCIL - MARKHAM ENERGY AND
RICHMOND
HILL HYDRO DISTRIBUTION
COMPANIES (13.7)
That
Council recommend the following reporting process be forwarded to Markham
Energy Corporation for approval:
1. That
the President of Markham Hydro Distribution Inc. attend Richmond Hill Hydro
Board of Director meetings, as the staff liaison to Markham Energy Corp.
2. That
the President of Markham Hydro Distribution Inc. report items of importance
from the Richmond Hill Hydro Board of Director meetings to the Markham Energy
Board of Director meetings.
3. That
a standing item be included on all Markham Energy Board of Director meeting
agendas requesting the identification of items relating to both Markham Energy
and Richmond Hill Hydro that should be forwarded in a report to the Town of
Markham Council.
4. That
reports from Markham Energy be submitted to the Town of Markham Council on a quarterly
basis, at a minimum.
(9) GRANT REQUEST - MARKHAM LAWN BOWLING
CLUB (7.6)
That
the request from the Markham Lawn Bowling Club for a grant in the amount of
$500.00 be denied as it does not comply with the Town's current grant policy.
(10) UNIONVILLE VILLAGE FESTIVAL
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (7.6)
That
the request for financial support from the Unionville Village Festival to be
held from Friday May 31 to Sunday, June 2, 2002 be received;
And
that the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to arrange for
articles to be donated for the Silent Auction fundraising event to be held on
May 31, 2002.
(11) NOMINATION FOR ACCESSIBILITY
ADVISORY COUNCIL (12.2.6)
That
authority be granted to submit the name of Mr. Robert Hunn, Chair of the Markham
Advisory Committee on Accessibility to be considered for membership on the
Accessibility Advisory Council to be established by the Minister of
Citizenship.
(12) ALZHEIMER SOCIETY - YORK REGION (12.2.6)
That
the request for assistance in promoting Alzheimer Society "Spring For a
Toonie" campaign by displaying a poster and brochures on Town premises be
approved.
(13) COMMUNITY ACTION AWARDS FOR 2002 (12.2.6)
That
Mr. Robert Hunn, Chair of the Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility be
nominated for the Community Action Award for 2002 in which the Province of
Ontario recognizes individuals who have endeavoured to improve the lives of
persons with disabilities.
(14) ROGERS CABLE - FUNERAL OF
VAUGHAN MAYOR LORNA JACKSON
(12.2.6)
That
permission be granted to open the Council Chambers for viewing of the funeral
proceedings for the late Mayor Lorna Jackson which will be telecast by Rogers
Cable on April 9, 2002.
(15) MAYOR D. COUSENS (11.0)
That the
authority be granted to the Chief Administrative Officer to authorize
assistance on an as required basis to Mayor Cousens in the discharge of his
duties during his treatment and period of convalescence.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion
to amend)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That Clause (15), Report No 18, 2002 be amended by deleting it in
entirety and the following be substituted therefore:
“That the authority be granted to the
Chief Administrative Officer to authorize assistance on an as required basis to
Mayor Cousens in the discharge of his duties during his treatment and period of
convalescence.”
CARRIED
(16) RICHMOND HILL HYDRO INC.
FINAL FORM OF SHAREHOLDERS
AGREEMENT (13.7)
That
Council recommend to Markham Hydro Distribution Inc. that, as 50% shareholder
of Richmond Hill Hydro Inc., it execute the Shareholders Agreement between
Markham Hydro Distribution Inc. and Hydro Vaughan Distribution Inc., in the
form attached to the April 8, 2002 report as Schedule 'A' save and except
Clause 4.01 (2) (b)
(17) SURPLUS PROPERTY - VACANT RESIDENTIAL LOT
8 SECOND STREET (ALSO KNOWN AS
10 SECOND STREET), UNIONVILLE (8.5)
That
Council receive and accept the Agreement Of Purchase And Sale for the surplus
property located at 8 Second Street (also known as 10 Second Street),
Unionville and described as Lots 1, 2 and 3, Plan 65R-18787 from Mr. Tom Fung
in the amount of $130,000 including GST;
And
that notice of the proposed disposition of such lands be placed on the agenda
for the Council meeting of April 16, 2002, as required by Town of Markham
By-law No. 178-96.
(18) TLC DAYCARE LEASE (3.18)
That
staff be authorized to notify TLC Daycare that the Town will commence recovery
of the operating costs associated with the Daycare as provided for in the Lease
Agreement between the Town of Markham and the TLC Daycare effective May 2003.
(19) COMPENSATION REVIEW -
PART-TIME STAFF (11.8)
That
the outcome of the salary review for part-time staff be received;
And
that based on that review the salary structure for those part-time positions
requiring an adjustment be increased by 5% on average;
And
that the proposed increase to the salary structure for part-time staff be
effective May 01, 2002;
And
that the 2002 funding of approximately $190,000.00 required be funded from the
approved 2002 Operating Budget.
(20) OTHER
COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING – APRIL 8,
2002 (16.0)
CARRIED
5(c) REPORT NO. 19 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE
Council consented to separate Clauses (2),
(3) & (5).
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
April 9, 2002
(1) ANGUS GLEN COMMUNITY CENTRE
UPDATE ON PROVISION
OF SERVICES (10.7)
That
the April 9, 2002 memorandum and presentation by Alan Brown, Director of
Engineering, be received;
And
that Angus Glen be requested to proceed with the detailed design of sanitary
and water services through the West Village to meet their March 2003 servicing
deadline for the Angus Glen Community Centre;
And
that Angus Glen be requested to also proceed with the detailed design for the
optional servicing route along Major Mackenzie Drive concurrently with the
design rthrough the West Village
And
that staff monitor the progress of the design of both options and report back
to Committee as necessary.
(2) EMERY
INVESTMENTS LTD. - PHASE 4
BUR OAK AVENUE AND
MCCOWAN ROAD
DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL AND ZONING
AMENDMENT FOR
19TM-01019 (SU.01-118737,
ZA.01-18736) (10.5, 10.7)
That the Record of Public Meeting held on February 19,
2002, regarding the proposed plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law for 19TM-01019, File
Nos. SU.01-118737 and ZA.01-118736, submitted by Emery Investments
Ltd. - Phase 4, at the northwest corner of Bur Oak Avenue and McCowan Road, be
received;
And that the draft plan of subdivision 19TM-01019
prepared by The Planning Partnership, identified as Job Number 0110, Drawing
‘J’, be draft approved subject to the conditions of draft approval set out in
Appendix ‘A’ to the staff report dated April 9, 2002;
And that the application to amend zoning by-laws 304-87
and 177-96 be approved and the implementing by-laws, set out in Appendix ‘B’ to
the staff report dated April 9, 2002, be enacted with a Holding provision,
without further notice;
And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or
reallocate water allocation to the Draft Plan of Subdivision should the
development not proceed in a timely manner;
And that the applicant submit the required 30%
subdivision processing fee for the Phase 4 portion of the subdivision;
And that the registration of Phase 4 with respect to
water supply be subject to conditions listed in the staff report dated April 9,
2002.
And that the applicant modify the Bur Oak
Avenue/Street "C" intersection to provide full turn movements to the
satisfaction of Town Staff;
And that the owner shall agree in
the subdivision agreement that the future site plan for the Community Amenity
area lands at the north west corner of McCowan Road and Bur Oak Avenue will
contain provision for integrated access and on site circulation with the
adjacent property to the north east (municipally known as 9704 McCowan).
(By-laws
2002-53 & 2002-54)
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
Moved
by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
Clause (2), Report No. 19, 2002 be amended to add the following paragraph:
And that the owner shall agree in the
subdivision agreement that the future site plan for the Community Amenity area
lands at the north west corner of McCowan Road and Bur Oak Avenue will contain
provision for integrated access and on site circulation with the adjacent
property to the north east (municipally known as 9704 McCowan).
CARRIED
(3) ANGUS GLEN DEVELOPMENT,
PHASE 5
BLOCK 302, DRAFT PLAN 19T-95026, REVISIONS TO DRAFT
APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING AMENDMENT
(SU 01 118325, ZA 01118841) (10.5, 10.7)
That the
Record of Public Meeting held on February 5, 2002 regarding the revision to
draft approved plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law be received;
And that the
revised draft plan of subdivision prepared by J.D. Barnes, identified as
Reference Number 96-21-735-32, be approved subject to the attached (Appendix
‘A” to the staff report dated April 9, 2002) conditions of draft approval for
Angus Glen Phase 5, 19T-95026, in addition to those conditions issued by the
Region of York on May 7, 1996 and July 25, 1996;
And that the
applicant submit the required 30% subdivision processing fee for the Phase 5
portion of the subdivision;
And that
Harper Hill Road be approved as a street name in this plan of subdivision;
And that the
application to amend zoning by-law 177-96 be approved and the implementing
by-law, set out in Appendix “B” to this staff report, dated April 9, 2002, be
enacted with a Holding provision, without further notice.
(By-law 2002-55)
CARRIED
(Councillor D. Horchik abstained)
(4) HELEN AVENUE AREA SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT
CHARGE (7.11)
That
staff be authorized to initiate the creation of a new Area Specific Development
Charge By-law area for Helen Avenue road reconstruction to an urban section and
completion of full services;
And
that the Engineering Department be authorized to retain a consultant to
undertake the ASDC background study and detailed design, for the reconstruction
of Helen Avenue.
(5) UPDATE ON POLICIES AND LEGAL COMMITMENTS
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL
FEATURES IN CORNELL (10.7)
Moved by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
That the staff report entitled "Update
on Policies and Legal Commitments Relating to Environmental Features in
Cornell", dated April 9, 2002, be received;
And that the review of development
applications in the Cornell Community be on the basis of applicants
demonstrating compliance with the applicable environmental policies and legal
commitments as outlined in the report;
And further, that all interested parties and
land owners be advised that the Town of Markham wishes to see the basic road
network and planned structure as established in the Cornell Secondary Plan, to
be incorporated into all future development applications.
CARRIED
(6) WOODBINE
CACHET WEST INC. (METRUS) PHASE 6
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
19TM-97002 (10.7)
That the staff memo entitled
"Application for Subdivision Agreement, Woodbine Cachet West Inc. Draft
Plan 19TM-97002, Phase 6, File # PL 02 100980" dated April 9, 2002, be
received.
And that the
application by Woodbine Cachet West Inc. (“WCWI”) for a subdivision agreement
for Phase 6 of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-97002, incorporating 213 lots, be
allowed to proceed, as approval of this final phase of the residential draft
plan of subdivision does not compromise the objective and intent of the Linkage
Agreement between the Town and WCWI dated December 11, 1996 (the “Woodbine
North Linkage Agreement”);
And that Staff be directed to prepare an amendment to the Woodbine North
Planning District Secondary Plan (OPA 48) to redesignate the Retail Warehouse
lands at the south west corner of Markland Street and Major Mackenzie Drive to
Business Park;
And that a
public meeting be held to consider the proposed Secondary Plan amendment;
And that the
subdivision agreement for Phase 6 of Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-97002
contain a clause whereby the Owner agrees to the redesignation of the Retail
Warehouse lands in the lands located south of Major Mackenzie Drive and west of
Markland Street to the Business Park designation.
And that the
Woodbine North Linkage Agreement be amended, if required by the Town Solicitor.
(7) OTHER
COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
- MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING – APRIL 9,
2002 (16.0)
CARRIED
6. MOTIONS
Council
consented to add Motions (1) to (3).
(1) NEW HOME SIGNAGE -
CONSTRUCTION SITE
16TH AVENUE AND 9TH LINE (2.16.2)
Moved by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the letter from Joanne Barnett
MCIP RPP regarding signage on construction hoarding at 16th Avenue
and 9th Line be referred to staff of the Development Services
Commission for consultation with York Region and a subsequent report regarding
signage specific to this location.
CARRIED
(2/3rds vote to consider was
required and obtained)
(2) APPOINTMENTS
– MARKHAM
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
(16.24)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Heath
*That a working committee of
Council and staff, the Markham Neighbourhood Beautification Committee,
be created to investigate the extent of the fencing problem in the Town of
Markham, to examine potential solutions, and to report back to Council with
recommendations within six (6) months;
And that Community Services
Commissioner, Jim Sales, be instructed to appoint the appropriate staff to the
Committee and coordinate its activities through his department;
And further that Councillors
Chiu, Heath, Daurio, Horchik and Usman and other Council Members who are
interested, be appointed to the Committee.
CARRIED
(2/3rds vote to consider was
required and obtained)
______________________________________________________________________________
* Amended by Council at its meeting held
on April 30, 2002 to change the name of the "Markham Neighbourhood
Beautification Committee" to "Markham Beautification Committee".
(3) GO
TRANSIT PRIORITIES STUDY (5.14.2)
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That staff of the Development
Services Commission be directed to prepare a letter of response to the GO
Transit Priorities Study dated March 8, 2002 expressing the concerns of the
Town of Markham and recommending a rapid transit system for the 905 area.
CARRIED
(2/3rds vote to consider was
required and obtained)
7. COMMUNICATIONS
Council
consented to separate Communication 121-2002 and direct staff of the Development Services Commission to prepare a
letter of response to the GO Transit Priorities Study dated March 8, 2002
expressing the concerns of the Town of Markham and recommending a rapid transit
system for the 905 area.
Moved by
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by
Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That Council
receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following
manner:
Received
110-2002 Margaret
Buchinger, Member, Don Watershed Regeneration Council - Forwarding comments in
support of the protection of the lands at 80 German Mills Road - Settlers Park.
(10.7)
111-2002 Don Cross,
Vice-Chair, Don Watershed Regeneration Council - Forwarding his comments to
Council on March 26, 2002 in support of the protection of the lands at 80
German Mills Road - Settlers Park. (10.7)
112-2002 York Region
Environmental Alliance Board of Directors - Forwarding comments in support of
the protection of the lands at 80 German Mills Road - Settlers Park. (10.7)
113-2002 Jake Jacobson,
Melissa Wu, Denice Seaberg on behalf of the residents of Ascot Village -
Forwarding objection to the development of lands at 80 German Mills Road -
Settlers Park. (10.7)
114-2002 Association of
Municipalities of Ontario - Forwarding information regarding the "Great
Debate - Downtown versus Suburbia" conference held on April 11, 2002
(13.12.2)
115-2002 Municipality of
Blue Water - Forwarding a resolution in support of a septic system loan
program. (13.5.1)
116-2002 City of North Bay
- Forwarding a resolution in support of the resolution of the City of Kingston
requesting the Provincial Government to provide additional funding to help
municipalities pay for items such as the maintenance and upkeep of roads by
allocating a portion of provincial gasoline taxes to municipalities and a full
review of other provincial revenue sources. (13.5.2)
117-2002 International
Making Cities Livable Conference - Advising that 34th Conference will take
place in Alpbach and Salzburg, Austria from September 15 to 19, 2002. (11.12)
118-2002 Town of
Whitchurh-Stouffville, Town of East Gwillimbury and Town of Newmarket -
Forwarding responses in support of the Town of Markham's resolution regarding
requesting the Province of Ontario to make amendments for speed enforcement and
speed limits on local roads. (5.12.2)
119-2002 City of Vaughan -
Forwarding a resolution regarding the potential privatization of Hydro
Corridors. (13.5.2)
120-2002 Ministry of
Natural Resources - Forwarding a copy of the York Land Stewardship 2001 Annual
Report. (13.2.6)
122-2002 Town of Aurora -
Forwarding a response for the Town of Markham's resolution regarding AMALCO II
- Update. (13.5.1 & 13.7)
123-2002 Town of Georgina
- Forwarding a resolution regarding requesting Canada Post to assume the
responsibility for waste paper and waste receptacles at group community
mailboxes and super mailboxes. (13.5.1)
124-2002 City of Pickering
- Forwarding a resolution regarding requesting the Government of Ontario to
establish the 120 meter mailing notification radius as a minimum and not a
fixed distance for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications.
(13.5.2)
Referred to staff of the Development Services
Commission
121-2002 GO Transit -
Forwarding a copy of the report and resolution regarding the Transit Priorities
Study. (5.14.2)
Referred to all Members of Council
125-2002 Proclamation -
Armenian Genocide Day- April 21, 2002. (3.4)
126-2002 Proclamation –
National Community Living Month – May, 2002 (3.4)
Referred to Commissioner of Community
Services
127-2002 Minister of
Finance - Advising that the request from the Town of Markham regarding
financial assistance for the Juno Beach Centre project in France has been
forwarded to the Minister of Veterans Affairs for consideration. (12.2.6)
8. OTHER BUSINESS
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Cjouncillor J. Virgilio
That Clause
(1) - Other Business be received and adopted.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE
TOWN OF MARKHAM
PROPOSED SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY
(Pursuant to By-law 178-96)
(1) VACANT
RESIDENTIAL LOT
8 SECOND STREET (ALSO KNOWN AS
10 SECOND STREET), UNIONVILLE (8.5)
That the
notice of sale for 8 Second Street (also known as 10 Second Street), Unionville
described as Parts 1, 2 and 3, Plan 65R-18787 be confirmed.
Note: This matter considered at
the Finance & Administrative Committee on April 8, 2002.
CARRIED
9. BY-LAWS
Council
consented to separate By-law 2002-55.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor S. Daurio
That By-laws
2002-51 to 2002-54 and 2002-56 to 2002-61 be given three readings and enacted.
Three Readings
BY-LAW 2002-51 A by-law to provide year-round load restriction on Town rural
roads.
(Clause 3, Report No. 17, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-52 A by-law to provide for restricted loads on all public highways
of the Town of Markham.
(Clause 3, Report No. 17, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-53 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Emery
Investments Ltd., Phase 4, Bur Oak Avenue & McCowan Road - To delete lands
from the subject by-law so that it may be incorporated into Zoning By-law
177-96, as amended, to implement the draft plan of subdivision.)
(Clause 2, Report No. 19, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-54 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Emery
Investments Ltd., Phase 4, Bur Oak Avenue & McCowan Road - To implement the
draft plan of subdivision.)
(Clause 2, Report No. 19, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-55 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Angus Glen
Development, Phase 5, Block 302, Draft Plan 19T-95026 - To amend development
standards)
(Clause 3, Report No. 19, 2002) (Councillor D. Horchik abstained)
BY-LAW 2002-56 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (1055097
Ontario Limited (Larkin - Monarch Partnership), North of 16th Avenue, west of
McCowan Road - To delete the subject lands from By-law 304-87, as amended so
that it may be incorporated into By-law 177-96, as amended to allow for the
implementation of a draft plan of subdivision)
(Clause 9, Report No. 78, 2001)
BY-LAW 2002-57 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (1055097
Ontario Limited (Larkin - Monarch Partnership), North of 16th Avenue, west of
McCowan Road - To allow for the implementation of a draft plan of subdivision)
(Clause 9, Report No. 78, 2001)
BY-LAW 2002-58 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of
the Town of Markham (Part of Lot 12, Concession 9, designated as Parts 3 and 4,
Plan 65R-24471 - Church Street).
(Council Meeting No. 8, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-59 A by-law to designate certain lands on a registered plan not
subject to Part Lot Control (Kennedy MacKenzie Consix Investments Ltd., south
of Major Mackenzie Drive and east of Kennedy Road, Block 224, Plan 65M-3216)
(Council Meeting No. 8, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-60 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not
subject to Part Lot Control (Best Homes (South Unionville), east of Kennedy
Road, north of Highway 407, Lots 1 to 6, Plan 65M-3552)
(Council Meeting No. 8, 2002)
BY-LAW 2002-61 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of
April 16, 2002.
(Council
Meeting No. 8, 2002)
CARRIED
10. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor D. Horchik
That the
meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council adjourned
at 8:10 p.m.
_________________________________ ____________________________________
SHEILA
BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK FRANK
SCARPITTI, DEPUTY MAYOR
(Signed)