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                                                                                                             2001-11-27 - 7:00 p.m.

COUNCIL MINUTES  Council Chamber, Civic Centre

Meeting No. 23

 

(Canada Room)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

ROLL CALL

Mayor D. Cousens, Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti (5:13 p.m.), Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero (5:10 p.m.), Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey (7:00 p.m.), Councillor J. Heath (5:12 p.m.), Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman (8:30 p.m.), Councillor A. Chiu. (13)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

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

 

(1)        Richmond Hill Hydro Update (13.7)

(2)        2002 Calendar for Council & Standing Committee Meetings (16.23)

(3)        Smart Markham Consulting Assistance (3.19)

(4)        2002 Advisory Committee/Board Appointments (16.24)

(5)        Pickering Airport Status Report (5.15.2)

(6)        Municipal Memorial Brick – Juno Beach (12.2.6)

(7)        Proposed Group Home, 48 Jaffray Road (10.6)

(8)        ACRA Committee Awards Funding Increase (7.0)

(9)        Bill 111 – Proposed New Municipal Act, 2001 (13.12.2)

 

 

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on November 27, 2001 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 G. Landon, 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 (8:30 p.m.), Councillor A. Chiu. (13)


 

STAFF

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

R. Robinson, Town Solicitor

J. Sales, Commissioner of Community Services

A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

M.F. Turner, Commissioner of Development Services

B. Cribbett, Treasurer

S. Birrell, Town Clerk

P. Miller, Acting Manager, Secretariat Services

A. Brown, Director of Engineering

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to the proposed sign variance applications by Loblaw Properties Ltd. for 200 Bullock Drive, by nature of owning property near the Loblaw Properties Ltd. site at 200 Bullock Drive, 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 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)        RICHMOND HILL HYDRO UPDATE (AMALCO) (13.7)

That the verbal report from the Treasurer and the CAO regarding the pending Richmond Hill Hydro acquisition be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        CALENDAR FOR COUNCIL & STANDING COMMITTEES
MEETINGS IN 2002 (16.23)

 

That the 2002 Calendar for Council and Standing Committee meetings be received as amended.

 

CARRIED

 


 

(3)        SMART MARKHAM
            CONSULTING ASSISTANCE (3.19)

 

That the tabled report from the Director of ITS, dated November 27, 2001, entitled “Smart Markham Consulting Assistance Update”, be received;

 

And that Town staff meet with members of the Smart Markham Steering Committee to reconfirm their commitment to the fundamental principles of Smart Markham and to confirm their intent to provide funding where appropriate;

 

And that the Town provide funding for consulting fees to prepare a scaled down business plan to be used by the Smart Markham Steering Committee to solicit funding for the start up and implementation of the Smart Markham initiative should the Smart Markham Steering Committee confirm their intent to provide funding where appropriate;

 

And that Dave Carrick be selected as the consultant at a fee of $500 plus GST per day to an upset limit of $10,000 for the purpose of preparing the scaled down Business Plan;

 

And that funding for this initiative be provided at the direction of the Treasurer;

 

And that Smart Markham Community Organization Inc. continue to work with the Region of York on possible Connect Ontario funding;

 

And further that Mr. Dave Carrick resign as a member of the Smart Markham Steering Committee.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(4)        2002 ADVISORY COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS (16.24)

 

That the following be confirmed:

 

ACHIEVEMENT/CIVIC RECOGNITION AWARDS

That the following be appointed to the to the Achievement/Civic Recognition Awards Committee:

Catherine Escott                                               November 30, 2004

A. David Taylor                                                November 30, 2004

Ralph Persram                                                  November 30, 2004


 

CANADA DAY

That the following be appointed to the Canada Day Committee subject to their confirmation:

Lise Conde                                                       November 30, 2002

Tyler Murphy                                                   November 30, 2002

Jeannette Anbinder                                           November 30, 2002

Nancy Hogan                                                   November 30, 2002

Kwan Ho Leung                                               November 30, 2002

Shannon Walter                                                November 30, 2002

Javaid Khan                                                     November 30, 2002

Vijay Patel                                                        November 30, 2002

 

And that the Canada Day Committee establish staggered terms of office and seek additional membership.

 

FREDERICK HORSMAN VARLEY ART GALLERY OF MARKHAM BOARD

That the matter of appointing/reappointing members to the Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery of Markham Board be referred to Councillor Virgilio and Regional Councillor Wong for a report to Council.

 

HERITAGE MARKHAM

That the matter of appropriate appointments to Heritage Markham be referred to Councillors Daurio, Virgilio and Heath for a report to Council.

 

MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE

That the matter of appointments to the Main Street Markham Committee be referred to Councillors McKelvey and Heath to confirm the reappointment of all members and report to Council.

 

MARKHAM CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

That the matter of appointments to the Markham Conservation Committee be referred to Councillors Shapero and Heath to conduct an interview process and report to Council.

 

MARKHAM DISTRICT HISTORICAL MUSEUM BOARD

That the matter of appointments to the Markham District Historical Museum Board be referred to Councillors McKelvey and Heath to conduct an interview process and report to Council.

 

MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

That the matter of appointments to the Markham Public Library Board be referred to Regional Councillor Wong and Councillors Chiu and McKelvey to conduct an interview process, short list and report to Council.

 

MARKHAM RACE RELATIONS COMMITTEE

That the matter of appointments to the Markham Race Relations Committee be referred to Regional Councillor Wong and Councillors Shapero and Usman to conduct an interview process, short list and report to Council.


 

MARKHAM THEATRE BOARD

That the matter of appointments to the Markham Theatre Board be referred to Regional Councillors Scarpitti and Wong and Councillors McKelvey and Usman to conduct an interview process and report to Council.

 

MILLIKEN MILLS BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

That the Milliken Mills Beautification Committee be disbanded.

 

VARLEY-MCKAY ART FOUNDATION OF MARKHAM

Beverly Shaeffer                                               no term

 

CARRIED

 

 

(5)        PICKERING AIRPORT STATUS REPORT (5.15.2)

 

That the verbal update by Mayor Cousens regarding the Pickering Airport, be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(6)        MUNICIPAL MEMORIAL BRICK –
            JUNO BEACH CENTRE (12.2.6)

 

That the following wording be approved to be engraved on the Town of Markham Municipal Memorial Brick at the Juno Beach Centre:

 

“In Honour of Those Who Served”.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(7)        PROPOSED GROUP HOME
            48 JAFFRAY ROAD (10.6)

 

That the Minister of Community and Social Services be requested to participate in a Public Information Meeting to provide full information as to the proposed group home at 48 Jaffray Road and the Ministry’s licensing program;

 

And further that this Public Information Meeting take place in mid December, 2001, given the scheduling of the Ontario Municipal Board hearing in early January, 2002.

 

CARRIED

 


 

(8)        ACRA COMMITTEE AWARDS
            FUNDING INCREASE (7.0)

 

That approval be granted to increase the funding authorization for the Achievement and Civic Recognition Awards (ACRA) Committee for the ceremony to be held in December, 2001 to $30,000 from $25,000, such cost to be charged as per the direction of the Treasurer.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(9)        BILL 111 – PROPOSED NEW
            MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 (13.12.2)

 

That the report from the Town Solicitor dated November 27, 2001, entitled “Bill 111 – Proposed New Municipal Act, 2001”, be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs;

 

And that staff bring back a further report in the early part of 2002 providing a more detailed examination of the implications of the proposed Act, as well as a framework for working with other municipalities and interested groups to convey their concerns with Bill 111 to the Minister in a comprehensive and effective manner.

 

CARRIED

Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         MINUTES

 

(1)        COUNCIL MEETING
            - NOVEMBER 13, 2001

 

Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on November 13, 2001, be adopted.

 

CARRIED

 


 

4.         PRESENTATIONS

 

7:00 p.m.

(1)        PUBLIC MEETING - TRANSPORTATION
            STRATEGY - MARKHAM (WARDS 4 & 5) (5.10 & 5.14)

 

Notice was given that the Town will receive input from Markham (Ward 4 and Ward 5) residents with respect to the Town of Markham's Transportation Strategy

 

The Town received input from Markham (Ward 4 & Ward 5) residents with respect to the Town of Markham's Transportation Strategy, focusing on the Town's

            .Transit System

            .Road Network

            .Policy Initiatives

            .Education and Support Programs.

 

 

 

5.         DELEGATIONS

 

Council consented to hear the Delegations (1) to (11)

 

(1)        Mr. Glenn Schaeffer regarding specific road, enforcement and light rail transit concerns in Markham Wards 4 & 5. (5.10 & 5.14)

 

(2)        Mr. Glenn Ford requesting that mobility transportation service be extended to the developmentally challenged. (5.10 & 5.14)

 

(3)        Mr. Ron Keeble on behalf of the Old Markham Village Ratepayers Association in support of reserving lands for future traffic/transportation needs. (5.10 & 5.14)

 

(4)        Mr. Peter Ross on behalf of the Vinegar Hill Ratepayer Association in support of deferring the widening of Highway 48 south of Highway 7. (5.10 & 5.14)

 

(5)        Ms. Judi McIntyre on behalf of Markham Village BIA expressing concern regarding the widening of Highway 48 south of Highway 7. (5.10 & 5.14)

 

(6)        Ms. Joan Maddock on behalf of the Boyington Heights Ratepayers Association suggesting some GO Train and transit/bus improvements. (5.10 & 5.14)

 

(7)        Mr. Tupper Wheatley expressing concern regarding the environmental impact of widening Highway 48 south of Highway 7. (5.10 & 5.14)

 

(8)        Mr. Robert Watt requesting transit/bus service from Box Grove to the heart of Markham. (5.10 & 5.14)

 


 

(9)        Mr. Ralph Copocci in support of the Markham By-pass. (5.10 & 5.14)

 

(10)      Mr. Jim Kirk, Malone Given Parsons, in support of the application by 1107656 Ontario Limited (Times Galleria) for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit mixed development on Blocks 41, 42, 43, 44 of Registered Plan 65M-3226. (10.3 & 10.5)

 

(11)      Mr. Harry Froussios, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., in support of the application by Loblaw Properties Limited for a variance to the Sign By-law at 200 Bullock Drive. (2.16.2)

 

 

 

6.         PETITIONS

 

(1)        PARKING PROBLEM AT 1 THOMSON COURT (2.17)

 

A petition signed by residents of 1 Thomson Court, which reads as follows:

 

      "It is becoming increasingly difficult to exit from Thomson Court by car, or on foot, because of the cars parked on Markham Road.  Before we have another accident or someone gets hit by a car, we thought we'd try one more time to see if anything can be done to make it safer.  If you agree, please sign below and we'll forward our concerns to Markham Council for their review."

 

REFERRED TO THE TOWN CLERK

& DIRECTOR OF STREET SERVICES

 

 

 

7(a)      REPORT NO. 73  - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (1), (7), (10) (13).

Council consented to withdraw Clause (13).  See Clause (3) of Committee of the Whole this date.

 

November 19, 2001

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

 

That Report No. 73 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.


 

(1)        POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
            MARKHAM PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
            REQUEST FOR DONATION
            MUNICIPAL MEMORIAL BRICK – JUNO BEACH CENTRE (12.2.6)

 

That the video and verbal presentations by Mr. Jan deVires, Director of Juno Beach Centre, and Mr. Joe Hill, Political Action Committee, Markham Professional Fire Fighters Association, in support of their request for donation from the Town of Markham to purchase a Municipal Memorial Brick for the proposed Juno Beach Centre, Normandy Coast, France, be received;

 

And that a $2,500.00 donation to purchase a Municipal Memorial Brick for the proposed Juno Beach Centre, be approved;

 

And that the following wording be approved to be engraved on the Town of Markham Municipal Memorial Brick at the Juno Beach Centre:

 

“In Honour of Those Who Served”;

 

And further that the Federal Government be requested to financially support the Juno Beach Centre project.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

            Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That Clause (1), Report No. 73 - Finance and Administrative Committee be amended to add the following paragraph:

 

And that the following wording be approved to be engraved on the Town of Markham Municipal Memorial Brick at the Juno Beach Centre:

 

“In Honour of Those Who Served”;

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        MILNE CREEK RESTORATION
AND STORM WATER GRATE
BUDGET FUNDS - 2001-11-13 (7.0)

 

That the presentation by Mr. Tupper Wheatley, Milne Park Conservation Association and member of the Milne Creek Restoration Steering Committee, in support of the Town financing the rehabilitation of Milne Creek between Drakefield Road and Bakerdale Road, be received;


 

And that the matter of the Town financing the rehabilitation of Milne Creek between Drakefield Road and Bakerdale Road be referred to staff of the Community Services Commission for report to the Committee of the Whole meeting on December 11, 2001 providing costs of previous Milne Creek restoration work performed, comments on the success of such restoration work, the possibility of funding the required winter work portion of the project during winter 2001/2002, and any environmental impact that may have occurred from the construction of the Loblaws store at McCowan Road and Bullock Drive.

 

 

(3)        2002 INTERIM SPENDING AUTHORITY (7.4 & 7.5)

 

That the report from the Director of Financial Reporting, entitled “2002 Interim Spending Authority”, dated November 19, 2001, be received;

 

And that Council approve pre-budget operating expenditures of up to 50% of the 2001 approved Operating Budget.

 

 

(4)        BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY
BORROWING (7.0)

 

That a by-law be brought forward to authorize the temporary borrowing, if required, of an amount not to exceed $66,700,000 from January 1, 2002 to September 30, 2002 and $33,350,000 from October 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002 to meet the current expenditures of the Corporation until taxes are collected and other revenues are received.

(By-law 2001-278)

 

 

(5)        1107656 ONTARIO LTD.
            SALES TRAILER AGREEMENT
            BLOCK 44, PLAN 65M-3226 (8.4)

 

That the Town be authorized to enter into a Sales Trailer Agreement with 1107656 Ontario Inc. with respect to 130 Pond Drive and for a proposed development on Block 44, Plan 65M-3226;

 

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;

 

And that the Assistant Town Solicitor advise regarding the implementation of a policy to ensure the necessary process has been followed prior to developers beginning the sale of properties.

 


 

(6)        APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR -
            MARKHAM THEATRE BOARD (16.24)

 

That Mr. Thomas Gove’s term on the Markham Theatre Board be extended for one (1) year;

 

And that Ms. Sue Lynn Chong’s term on the Markham Theatre board be extended for two (2) years.

 

 

(7)        SINGLE SOURCE REPORT AND
            PURCHASE OF FIRE VEHICLES AND APPARATUS (7.15)

 

That Markham Fire and Emergency Services be authorized to proceed with the standardization of the fire apparatus fleet and that a single source supplier of fire vehicles and apparatus be approved for a period of five (5) years;

 

And that Council authorize the Fire Chief, the Manager of Purchasing, and a representative from the Finance Department to negotiate with Safetek Emergency Vehicles, as the Canadian sales distributor for Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. (Inc.), Nebraska, U.S.S.;

 

And further that staff report back for Council approval of the final terms and conditions for the lease and/or purchase of the aerial fire vehicles and apparatus.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

            Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

            That Clause (7), Report No. 73 - Finance and Administrative Committee be amended to add the following to the end of paragraph 1:

 

"and that a single source of fire vehicles and apparatus be approved for a period of five (5) years"

 

And that paragraph 2 be deleted in its entirety.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(8)        TAX WRITE OFFS SECTION 441 (7.1.13)

 

That taxes totalling $109,420.40 as set out in the report from the Director, Taxation, entitled “Tax Write Offs in Accordance with Section 441 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990”, dated November 19, 2001, be written off pursuant to the provisions of Section 441 of the Municipal Act;


 

And that the applicable penalty and/or interest charges be adjusted accordingly;

 

And further that the Treasurer be directed to remove the taxes from the Collector’s Roll.

 

 

(9)        DELEGATION OF TAX RATIO
            RESPONSIBILITY - 2002 (7.3)

 

That the Region of York retain responsibility for setting tax ratios for 2002, in consultation with Finance staff of the area municipalities;

 

And that staff report back to Council on the proposed tax ratios prior to Regional Council’s adoption of the ratios for 2002.

 

 

(10)      TENDER 207-T-01
SPEED HUMP INSTALLATIONS
FOR 2001 TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM (7.12.2)

 

That Road Savers 2000 Ltd. be awarded the Tender 207-T-01 for Speed Hump Installations for 2001 Traffic Calming Program in their tender amount of  $161,436.25 inclusive of 7% GST ($155,401.25 inclusive of 3% G.S.T) being the lowest acceptable bid received;

 

And that the project be funded from the Technical Services Department’s 1999 Capital budget account # 065-5300-034-005 and 2001 Capital budget account # 065-5353-2822-005;

 

And that upon payment of the invoice, the 1999 Capital budget account # 065-5300-034-005 be closed;

 

And that the remaining budget of $181,143.45 in account #065-5350-2822-005 be applied to other traffic calming requests for 2001 and early 2002;

 

And that funding also be set aside for speed humps yet to be worked out in Ward 2 for 2001.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

            Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

            That Clause (10), Report No. 73 - Finance and Administrative Committee be amended to add the following paragraph:

 

"And that funding also be set aside for speed humps yet to be worked out in Ward 2 for 2001."

 

CARRIED


 

(11)      CORPORATE SERVICES
            2001 BUSINESS PLAN (12.2)

That the report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, entitled “Corporate Services 2001 Business Plan 3rd Quarter Update”, dated November 19, 2001, be received.

 

 

(12)      BUTTONVILLE AIRPORT
            COMMUNITY COMMITTEE (5.15.1)

 

That the minutes of the August 15, 2001 meeting of the Buttonville Airport Community Committee, be received;

 

And that correspondence from Mr. Tom Crozier dated October 22 and October 31 regarding a significant increase in low-flying jet aircraft over Unionville bound for Pearson Airport, be received;

 

And further that the Mayor be requested to communicate the concerns of Council to the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) regarding the negative implications of increased heavy jet traffic over Unionville/Markham.

 

 

(13)      SMART MARKHAM
            CONSULTING ASSISTANCE (3.19)

 

That the Town provide funding for consulting fees to prepare a scaled down business plan to be used by the Smart Markham Steering Committee to solicit funding for the start up and implementation of the Smart Markham initiative;

 

And that Dave Carrick be selected as the consultant at a fee of $10,000 plus GST for the purpose of preparing the Business Plan;

 

And further that funding for this initiative be provided at the direction of the Treasurer.

 

                                                                                                                                  WITHDRAWN

                                                                    (See Clause (3) of Committee of the Whole this date)

 

 

(14)      REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM
            NOISE BY-LAW – MARKVILLE MALL (2.10)

 

That the request for exemption from the noise by-law from Drainstar Contracting Ltd. to permit construction at Markville Mall from 9:00 p.m. November 19 to 6:00 a.m. November 20, 2001, be received.

 


 

(15)      OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
            COMMITTEE MEETING – NOVEMBER 19, 2001 (16.0)

 

That the Finance & Administrative Committee minutes dated November 19, 2001 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

7(b)      REPORT NO. 74 - ENVIRONMENT & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clause (1).

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

 

That Report No. 74 - Environment & Transportation Committee be received and adopted.

 

November 19, 2001

 

(1)        UNIONVILLE LIONS CLUB TRILLIUM
            GRANT AND THE NAMING OF THE UNIONVILLE
            LIBRARY VALLEYLAND SECTION  (3.0 & 3.19)

 

That the Unionville Lions Club Trillium Grant and the Naming of the Unionville Library Valleyland Section be deferred;

 

And that the minutes of the Unionville Sub-Committee meeting held on November 23, 2001 regarding the Unionville Lions Club Trillium Grant and the naming of the Unionville Library valleyland section, be received;

 

And that the verbal update by Councillor Virgilio advising of an extension with respect to the Unionville Lions Club Trillium Grant funding application, be received.

 

AMENDED AND DEFERRED

(See following motion to amend and defer)

 

            Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

            Seconded by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

 

            That paragraphs 1 and 2 be deleted in their entirety.

 

            That the following paragraphs be added:

 

            That the Unionville Lions Club Trillium Grant and the Naming of the Unionville Library Valleyland Section be deferred;


 

And that the minutes of the Unionville Sub-Committee meeting held on November 23, 2001 regarding the Unionville Lions Club Trillium Grant and the naming of the Unionville Library valleyland section, be received;

 

And that the verbal update by Councillor Virgilio advising of an extension with respect to the Unionville Lions Club Trillium Grant funding application, be received.”

 

CARRIED

 

 

(2)        SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD ASSISTANCE (5.12)

 

That School Crossing Guard service be established at the following locations:

 

      1.   Elson Street and Coxworth Avenue (Parkland Public School)

      2.   Boxwood Crescent and Havelock Gate (Boxwood Public School)

      3.   Galsworthy Drive and Robinson Street (Robinson Public School)

      4.   Castlemore Avenue and The Bridle Walk (All Saint Catholic School)

      5.   Coppard Avenue and Goodwood Drive (Armadale Public School)

      6.   Fonda Road and Golden Avenue (Markham Gateway Public School)

 

 

(3)        BARRINGTON CRESCENT PARKING
            RESTRICTIONS  (5.12.4)

 

That Schedule 01 of Parking By-law No. 336-88 providing for “No Parking Anytime” be rescinded to remove the parking restrictions on Barrington Crescent;

 

And further that the Roads Department be requested to remove the parking restriction signs upon approval of the amending by-law to rescind Schedule 01 of Parking By-law No. 336-88.

(By-law 2001-279)

 

 

(4)        LEFT TURN PROHIBITION AT BULLOCK
            DRIVE AND LOBLAWS STORE  (5.12)

 

That Schedule 9 of Traffic By-law No. 106-71 be amended to include a left turn restriction from Bullock Drive to the Loblaws Store.

(By-law 2001-280)

 


 

(5)        TRAFFIC LIGHT AT BAYVIEW AVENUE/
DUNSINANE DRIVE FOR THORNLEA
HIGH SCHOOL  (5.12.1)

 

Whereas there have been ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety at the pedestrian refuge island on Bayview Avenue north of Dunsinane Drive to serve the students at Thornlea Secondary School and;

 

Whereas the Region of York has already approved the installation of traffic lights at Bayview Avenue/Dunsinane Drive and has recommended implementation as part of their 2002 capital works programme in conjunction with a relocated school driveway and;

 

Whereas the relocated school driveway will require additional time to seek approval from the City of Toronto since they own the reservoir lands immediately north of the high school and;

 

Whereas on Thursday, November 15, 2001, a high school student was injured crossing at the existing pedestrian refuge island;

 

Now therefore be it resolved that the Town of Markham requests the Region of York to install signals at Bayview Avenue/Dunsinane Drive as soon as possible and remove the pedestrian refuge island and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Thornlea Highschool, the York Region School Board and the York School Board Trustee;

 

And that the Clerk of the Region of York be requested to include this matter on the next Works Committee agenda.

 

 

(6)        RECYCLING IN PUBLIC PLACES  (5.1)

 

That the report on Recycling in Public Places dated November 19, 2001 be received and approved as amended:

 

That Town-wide implementation of public space recycling be approved;

 

That the local Ward Councillors and staff consult with the affected local BIA’s and ratepayer groups concerning the appropriate placement of the recycling bins in designated heritage areas and report back to Committee;

 

That the Town enter into a five year contract with Olifas Marketing Group Inc. (OMG) with an option for a further five year extension;

 

That OMG Media be responsible for the installation, monitoring and maintenance of all units at no cost to the Town;


 

That the collection of garbage and recycling materials from the units be the responsibility of OMG Media and that the service levels meet or exceed the Town’s existing service levels for litter containers currently owned and collected by the Town;

 

That OMG Media be responsible to collect, process and market all recyclable materials collected and to receive all revenues realized from the sale of the recyclable materials;

 

That the Town be provided, at no cost, with 10% of all available advertising space on the units the first year and then 5% of all available advertising space on the units for the following four years and, the top and end areas of all units be provided to the Town for the duration of the five year term;

 

That, should the agreement be extended for a further five years, the Town will receive $10 per unit per month revenue for the five years extension of the contract;

 

That all advertising sold by OMG Media must abide by the Town’s advertising standards;

 

That OMG Media be required to aggressively pursue a community based advertising strategy for all recycling stations located in the Town;

 

That the Town’s sign by-law incorporates a provision to allow for advertising on the public space recycling stations;

 

And further that the Mayor and Town Clerk execute an agreement with OMG Media satisfactory to the Town’s Solicitor.

 

 

(7)        TTC RAPID TRANSIT EXPANSION STUDY  (5.14.7)

 

That the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) be requested to broaden its Rapid Transit Expansion Study to include an analysis of a GTA rapid transit network taking into account growth outside of its current radial network expansion plan;

 

And that the TTC Study include an analysis of alternative modes of rapid transit technology such as light rail;

 

And that the scope of the TTC Study be broadened to include a rapid transit expansion to the Town of Markham;

 

And that the TTC analysis be expanded to include public private partnership opportunities;

 

And further that a copy of this report be sent to the TTC, Region of York, the Cities of Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Toronto, Ministers Brad Clark, Chris Hodgson, The Office of the Provincial Smart Growth Secretariat and the Chair of Federal Urban Task Force Member of Parliament Judy Sgro.

 


 

(8)        OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF ENVIRONMENT & TRANSPORTATION
            COMMITTEE MEETING – NOVEMBER 19, 2001 (16.0)

 

That the Environment & Transportation Committee minutes dated November 19, 2001 be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

7(c)      REPORT NO. 75 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to separate Clauses (2), (7), (8), (10).

 

Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor G. Landon

 

That Report No. 75 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

November 20, 2001

 

(1)        ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIONS, REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS: 65M-2911
(CEDARLAND PROPERTIES LTD); 65M-2901 (DENISON PROP. CORP.);
65M-3262 (HILLSTAR ESTATES INC.) (10.7)

 

That the services in Subdivisions, Registered Plan Numbers 65M-2911, 65M-2901, and 65M-3262 be accepted;

 

That by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these subdivisions and to establish each of the roads within the residential subdivision as a public highway of the Town of Markham;

 

That the Community Services Commission assume the responsibility for operating and maintaining the infrastructure within the Subdivisions as part of the Town’s system;

 

That acceptance of the Subdivisions be taken into consideration in future operating budgets;

 

That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law # 106-71, by including compulsory stop to the indicated streets be approved;

 

That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law # 105-71, by including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour to the streets indicated be approved;

 

That the bylaw to amend Schedule ‘I’ of the Parking By-law # 336-88, by including a no parking zone on the streets indicated be approved;


 

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 2001-281 to 2001-286)

 

 

(2)        MR. AND MRS. WAN, 34 FORESTER CRESCENT
            REQUEST FOR MUNICIPAL ADDRESS CHANGE (10.15)

 

That the request by Mr. and Mrs. Wan for an address change, from 34 Forester Crescent to 32 Forester Crescent, be approved;

 

And that Mr. and Mrs. Wan be responsible for cost associated with the requested numbering change, to a maximum of $500.

 

CARRIED

(See following recorded vote) (9:4)

 

            Yeas:          Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu, Mayor D. Cousens. (9)

 

            Nays:         Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath. (4)

 

 

(3)        IRISH ROSE DRIVE, SIDEWALK LOCATION (5.18)

 

That the deputations by Mr. Art Lougheed, 3 Irish Rose Drive; Mr. Ernest Kwong, 5 Irish Rose Drive; Ms. Tina Kotsiomitis, 7 Irish Rose Drive; and Ms. Kim Black, 1 Irish Rose Drive, regarding objections to the location of the sidewalk on the south side of Irish Rose Drive, be received;

 

And that correspondence objecting to the location of the sidewalk on the south side of Irish Rose Drive, from: Alex Siu Chong, 33 Irish Rose Drive; Stella Fan-Kwong and Ernest Kwong, 5 Irish Rose Drive; Jason Szczur, 41 Irish Rose Drive; Peggy Wahl, 45 Irish Rose Drive; and, Thomas Chau, 31 Irish Rose Drive, be received;

 

And that there be no sidewalk constructed on Irish Rose Drive, except for the north side of Irish Rose Drive, between Sharon Lee Drive and Irish Rose Drive, if determined to be appropriate through discussions with the residents affected.

 


 

(4)        MAIN STREET MARKHAM STUDIES:
            1)MAIN STREET MARKHAM VISION FOR THE MILLENNIUM
            2)MAIN STREET MARKHAM MARKET & PLANNING REVIEW
            3)MAIN STREET MARKHAM STREETSCAPE GUIDELINES (10.0 & 16.39)

 

That the Main Street Markham Vision for the Millennium, the Main Street Markham Market and Planning Review and the Main Street Markham Streetscape Guidelines (on file in the office of the Town Clerk) be received and endorsed in principle;

 

And that the three documents be officially forwarded to the Markham Village BIA to help guide the activities of the BIA and individual property owners;

 

And that Town staff continue to work with these documents along with the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan, Official Plan Amendment 108 and the current zoning by-law to ensure that the overall Town objectives for the Markham Village area are consistent and properly addressed, and to determine any necessary changes to the Official Plan, Secondary Plan or the Zoning By-law 1229, as amended;

 

And that Town staff and other interested parties be guided by the findings and direction provided by these documents when reviewing or initiating proposed changes, in both the public and private realms, to the Main Street Markham environment.

 

 

(5)        YORK DOWNS SANITARY SEWER - FINAL ACCEPTANCE
           
BERCZY VILLAGE MANAGEMENT & ANGUS GLEN VILLAGE LTD.(5.5)

 

That the York Downs sanitary sewer constructed as part of the Berczy Village Management Limited and Angus Glen Village Ltd., services-in-lieu Agreements be given final acceptance;

 

And that the Community Services Commission assume the responsibility for operating and maintaining the York Downs sanitary sewer;

 

And that the final acceptance of York Downs sanitary sewer be taken into consideration in future operating budgets.

 

 

(6)        DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE
SPATIAL SEPARATION AGREEMENTS 10.0, 10.13)

 

That Council delegate authority for the execution of all future spatial Separation Agreements to the Chief Building Official.

 


 

(7)        LOBLAW PROPERTIES LTD., 200 BULLOCK DRIVE
WALL SIGN VARIANCES
(01-110844, 01-110847, 01-113177, 01-113745) 2.16.2)

 

That the Wall Sign Variances, submitted by Loblaw Properties Ltd. 200 Bullock Drive, Files # 01-110844, 01-110847, 01-113177, 01-113745 proposing:

 

a)         The following increases in allowable wall sign area:

            i)       01-110844 combined with 01-113745 (South/West elevation) - 9.6m2 to 30.31m²

            ii)      01-110847 (South/East elevation) - 11.25m² to 33.1m²

and;

b)         In the number of wall signs per building face on the West Elevation from:

i)       01-113177 - One (1) sign per building face to Two (2) signs per building face  (NOTE: The installation of the second sign would increase the overall sign area of the wall from a maximum of 20.0m² to 23.7m2 (West Elevation))

Be Denied.

 

DEFERRED

(See following motion to defer)

 

            Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

            Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

            That Clause (7), Report No. 75 – Development Services Committee be deferred to Development Services Committee on December 4, 2001 or Council on December 11, 2001, if necessary.

 

CARRIED

 

 

(8)        GREENSBOROUGH DEVELOPERS GROUP
DRY PERMIT REQUEST (5.5)

 

That the Greensborough Developers Group dry permit request for Phase 1 be deferred to the Development Services Committee meeting scheduled for December 4, 2001, pending an update of the status of sewer construction;

 

And that a condition of approval be added, to require the Developer to provide the Town with copies of Purchase and Sale Agreements, demonstrating that purchasers have been made aware of potential occupancy delays due to servicing requirements.

 

CARRIED

 


 

(9)        CORNELL REVIEW (10.4)

 

That Council reaffirm the principles of New Urbanism as the guiding principles for the development of future phases of the Cornell Community;

 

And that the Secondary Plan, community design plan and architectural control guidelines be updated in consultation with the residents and landowners/developers to capture and strengthen the implementation of the vision for the Cornell Community;

 

And that future phases of the Cornell Community proceed on the basis of ongoing community consultation and Peer Review in consultation with Andres Duany and other expert practitioners of New Urbanism;

 

And that the Cornell Landowners be requested to work together and with the Town to put in place the necessary plans, guidelines, Developers Group Agreement(s) and Phasing Plans to provide for the orderly development of Cornell;

 

And further that the Town expresses appreciation to all who participated in the August 2001 Cornell Review and contributed to its success.

 

 

(10)      1212763 ONTARIO LTD. (AZURIA)
10271, 10327, 10391 WOODBINE AVE.
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND REZONING
(SU 01 106774, ZA 01 106727) (10.7, 10.5)

 

That the Record of Public Meeting held on October 2, 2001, regarding the proposed plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-law be received;

 

That Phase 1 of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-01002 prepared by Gagnon Law Bozzo Urban Planners Ltd., identified as Project Number 00.704.0, be draft approved, subject to the conditions of draft plan approval set out in Appendix ‘A’ to the report, and the following red-line revisions:

 

·        Revisions to the boundaries of the draft plan of subdivision to reflect a Phase 1 area consisting of a maximum of 162 lots; the open space blocks adjacent to Woodbine Avenue (Blocks 263, 265, 266, 267, 268 and 262); the Stormwater Management Block (Block 264); the Neighbourhood Park (Block 259); the Elementary School Block (Block 258); the north-south collector road (Street ‘A’); the southernmost east-west collector road (Street ‘B’) located between Woodbine Avenue and Street ‘A’; and the northern east-west collector road (Street ‘C’) located between Woodbine Avenue and Street ‘C’;

·                    Widen the right of way of the window street portion of Street ‘G’ from 15.0 metres to 15.5 metres;


 

·                    reconfigure lot 82 flanking onto the open space blocks,  widen the noise buffer block (Block 261), and reconfigure lots 232, 233, 233 and 234, if required, to accommodate noise fence/berm combinations, as determined through a noise feasibility study, so that satisfactory noise mitigation can be achieved with noise fencing and berming (fencing not to exceed 2 metres in height);

·                    reconfigure the lotting patterns adjacent to window street portion of Street ‘G’, so that all lots front onto the window street;

·                    reconfigure the residential blocks located between Streets ‘G’, ‘H’, ‘B’ and ‘A’ to accommodate the draft plan revisions noted in the previous two bullet points;

·                    revisions to the draft plan of subdivision, if necessary, to meet the requirements of Condition 24.1 (TRCA requirements), and to address any minor adjustments to the development limits associated with the Carlton Creek valley and associated environmental buffer;

·                    any additional red-line revisions required by the York Region District School Board, or other agencies, to meet their conditions;

 

That any future approval of Phase 2 of Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-01002, be deferred until such time as the Town has approved additional water allocation to the Cathedral Community;

 

That the Ontario Municipal Board defer draft plan approval until the applicant has submitted a noise feasibility study to the satisfaction of the Town, and if necessary, the recommendations of that study have been incorporated into the draft plan of subdivision;

 

That the applications to amend zoning by-laws 177-96 and 304-87 be approved and the implementing by-laws, set out in Appendix ‘B’ to this report, be enacted;

 

That the plan or any phase thereof not be released for registration and the (H) Holding zoning provision not be removed from the zoning until the Development Phasing Plan for the East Cathedral Community is completed to the satisfaction of the Town, and until the East Cathedral Developers Group has entered into a legal agreement with the Town to implement the provisions of the phasing plan as approved by the Town;

 

That water supply allocation for 162 units be granted to the subject property;

 

That the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate water supply to the Draft Plan of Subdivision should the development not proceed in a timely manner;

 

That Phase 2 of Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-2007 not be draft approved until additional water allocation is assigned to the Cathedral Community or until a Developers Group Agreement is struck and alternate arrangements for distribution of water allocation are made and agreed to by the Town in consultation with the Trustee for the Developer’s Group.

 

That the applicant submit the required 30% subdivision processing fee for the Phase 1 portion of the subdivision.

 

That the heritage properties located at 10271, 10327, 10391 Woodbine Avenue be designated pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act;


 

That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to:

·        Publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Act; and

·        Prepare the Designation By-law for the heritage properties.

 

And that the demolition applications submitted on behalf of the owner of the above three heritage properties be denied by Council;

 

And further that Heritage Markham and Planning Staff continue negotiations with the owner regarding the disposition of the three heritage buildings within the plan of subdivision, currently located on the above-noted properties.

 

And that the applicant be strongly encouraged to withdraw demolition permits submitted for three structures on the subject property identified for Heritage protection;

 

And that condition 4.1 e)  “Tree Preservation and Landscaping” of Appendix ‘A’, Conditions of Draft Approval, be amended to require wrought iron fences and cedar hedges;

 

And that staff of the Development Services Commission be directed to immediately begin the process to acquire a Heritage Designation for all three heritage dwellings on the site;

 

And that any additional watercourses or drainage features that may be identified be addressed through the required Environmental and Stormwater Master Plan.

 

CARRIED AS AMENDED

(See following motion to amend)

 

            Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

            Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

            That Clause (10), Report No. 75 – Development Services Committee be amended to add the following:

 

“And that staff of the Development Services Commission be directed to immediately begin the process to acquire a Heritage Designation for all three heritage dwellings on the site;

 

And that any additional watercourses or drainage features that may be identified be addressed through the required Environmental and Stormwater Master Plan.”

 

CARRIED

 


 

(11)      OTHER COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
            - MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
            COMMITTEE MEETING – NOVEMBER 20, 2001 (16.0)

 

That the Development Services Committee minutes dated November 20, 2001 be received.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

7(d)      REPORT NO. 76 – DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Council consented to add Clause (1), Report No. 76 – Development Services Committee.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That Report No 76 – Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

 

November 27, 2001

 

(1)        1107656 ONTARIO LIMITED (TIMES GALLERIA)
BLOCKS 41, 42, 43, 44, REGISTERED PLAN 65M-3226
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT MIXED DEVELOPMENT (ZA 01 103395)
(10.3 & 10.5)

 

That Zoning By-law Amendment Number 2001-289, amending By-law 177-96, as amended, for 1107656 Ontario Ltd. (Times Galleria), to permit mixed residential and commercial development on Blocks 41, 42, 43, 44 of Registered Plan 65M-3226, located on the south side of Highway 7 west of Times Avenue, be approved;

 

AND THAT no requirement for a minimum building height of three storeys in the CA2*35 and CA2*38 zones be included.

 

CARRIED

 

 

……………………………………

 

Council recessed into Committee of the Whole at 9:30 p.m. and reconvened at 10:15 p.m.

……………………………………

 


 

8.         MOTIONS

 

(1)        WASTE MANAGEMENT – FEASIBILITY STUDY
PAPER BAGS FOR FALL LEAF REMOVAL (5.1)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

That Waste Management staff investigate the new technology of paper bags for fall leaf removal and report back on the feasibility of requiring paper leaf bags for pick up and removal across Markham in fall 2002.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

9.         COMMUNICATIONS

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

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

 

Received

445-2001         Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Advising that Bill 111, New Municipal Act has received second reading and providing details of upcoming hearings. (13.12.2)

 

446-2001         Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Advising that the Province has introduced the Ontarians with Disability Act (ODA) that will be Canada's most broad-reaching legislation for disabled persons by increasing accessibility, opportunity and independence for Ontarians with disabilities. (13.12.2)

 

447-2001         Minister of Finance - Advising that the Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) will continue to be linked to the Local Services Realignment (LSR) in 2002 and announcing the new “Transit Bonus”. (13.2)

 

448-2001         GO Transit - Forwarding its November 9, 2001 agenda. (5.14.2)

 

449-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Advising that the No Smoking By-law regarding bingo halls was presented to Council at its meeting held on November 8, 2001 but was not adopted, and it was agreed that the full review of the by-law would take place early in the new year. (13.4)

 

450-2001         Canada Post – Advising of the relocation of Makrham Industrial Park Post Office to 3930 14th Avenue effective November 26, 2001. (13.0)

 


 

451-2001         Association of Municipalities of Ontario – Advising of the decision of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to approve Bell’s application to phase out the Bell Neutral Answer Service by February, 2003. (13.12.2)

 

 

Referred to all Members of Council

452-2001         Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Municipal Information Form for Aqua Tea & Coffee Shop & Bar, 3229 Highway No. 7 East, Unit 7B, Markham. (3.21)

 

453-2001         Liquor Licence Application - Request to complete the Municipal Information Form for Nagoya Japanese Restaurant, 7750 Kennedy Road, Unit 7A, Markham. (3.21)

 

454-2001         Town of Newmarket - Forwarding a resolution regarding the study process looking into a potential merger of police, fire and ambulance services in York Region. (13.5.2)

 

455-2001         Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen - Forwarding a resolution regarding the realignment of Ontario health Services. (13.5.2)

 

456-2001         Community Services Committee - Minutes of November 13, 2001. (16.0)

 

 

Referred to Commissioner of Community Services

457-2001         Martin Tuori, 49 Forest Park Court - Congratulating the Town of Markham for protecting Pomona Mills Park and forwarding questions regarding the property that is for sale at 17 Village Squire Lane and continued access to the park. (8.7)

 

458-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Advising that the Region wishes to exercise its option to renew the lease for the site of the household hazardous waste depot on Rodick Road for a further term of five years commencing on October 1, 2002 and expiring on September 30, 2007. (13.4)

 

 

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services

459-2001         Councillor S. Daurio - Suggesting that the Commissioner of Development Services consider inviting to a work session on Travel Demand Management. JoAnn Woodhall, Transportation Demand Management Planner, Region of Waterloo. (10.0)

 

460-2001         Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Advising that the Province is seeking input from the public and stakeholders for the Smart Growth Management Councils. (13.2.5)


 

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services

461-2001         The Regional Municipality of York - Forwarding Notice of Adoption of Amendment No. 31 to the Official Plan for the Regional Municipality of York. (13.4)

 

462-2001         York Region Condominium Corporations 910, 922 and 926 - Advising that Kerbel Group/Tenstone Developments has not completed the repairs to the deficiencies listed on the Technical Audit dated November 9, 2001. (10.0)

 

 

Referred to Commissioners of Community Services and Corporate Services

463-2001         Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Advising that the Provincial government is abandoning its 'financial capacity' formula to determine level of funding under OSTAR (Round 1), and returning to a more predictable 1/3 share of costs per project. (13.12.2)

 

 

Referred to Race Relations Committee

464-2001         City of Vaughan - Forwarding invitation to the Chairperson and/or a member of the Markham Race Relations Committee to attend a meeting of the City of Vaughan Community Relations Committee being held on December 5, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. to present past initiatives and events organized by the Committee. (13.5.2)

 

 

Referred to Committee of the Whole

465-2001         Markham Public Libraries - Advising of the resignation of Mr. John Martin, Board Member and suggesting that a youth representative 18 years or older be considered for the vacant position on the Library Board. (3.19 & 16.24)

 

 

Referred to Finance & Administrative Committee

466-2001         Habitat for Humanity, York Region – Requesting that the Town of Markham provide meeting space for their Building Committee at no charge. (12.4)

 

CARRIED

 


 

10.       BY-LAWS

 

Council consented to add By-law 2001-289.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That By-laws 2001-278 to 2001-289 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2001-278    A by-law to authorize temporary borrowing to meet until taxes are collected and other revenues received, the expenditures of the Corporation of the Town of Markham in the year 2002.
(Clause 4 , Report No. 73 , 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-279    A by-law to amend Parking By-law 336-88, as amended - Rescinds Schedule 01 to remove the parking restrictions on Barrington Crescent.
(Clause 3 , Report No. 74 , 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-280    A by-law to amend Traffic by-law 106-71, as amended - Left turn restriction from Bullock Drive to the Loblaws store.
(Clause 4 , Report No. 74 , 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-281    A by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71, as amended - Compulsory stops (Cedarland Properties Ltd. - 65M-2911; Denison Properties Corporation - 65M-2901; Hillstar Estates Inc. - 65M-3262)
(Clause 1 , Report No. 75 , 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-282    A by-law to amend Speed By-law 105-71, as amended - Maximum speed of 40 km (Cedarland Properties Ltd. - 65M-2911; Denison Properties Corporation - 65M-2901; Hillstar Estates Inc. - 65M-3262)
(Clause 1 , Report No. 75 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-283    A by-law to amend Parking by-law 336-88, as amended - No parking zones (Cedarland Properties Ltd. - 65M-2911; Denison Properties Corporation - 65M-2901; Hillstar Estates Inc. - 65M-3262)
(Clause 1 , Report No. 75 , 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-284    A by-law to establish the streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-2901 as public highways (Denison Properties Corporation, Part of Lots 2 and 3, Concession 7 - Durant Crescent and Marydale Avenue)
(Clause 1 , Report No. 75 , 2001)


 

BY-LAW 2001-285    A by-law to establish the streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-3262 as public highways (Hillstar Estates Inc., Part of Lot 8, Concession 6 - Raintree Drive, Anita Drive, Rembrandt Drive, Via Jessica Drive, Caboto Trail and Kingsley Road)
(Clause 1 , Report No. 75 , 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-286    A by-law to establish the streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-2911 as public highways (Cedarland Properties Limited, Part of Lot 1, Concession 7 - Jordana Drive, Beulah Drive, Laird Drive and Marydale Avenue)
(Clause 1 , Report No. 75 , 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-287    A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (west of Woodbine Avenue and north of Sixteenth Avenue - Plan 65M-3459, Plan 65R-24331, Block 53, Parts 1 to 11; Block 54, Parts 12 to 20, Block 55, Parts 21 to 30, Block 56, Parts 31 to 39, Block 57, Parts 40 to 50 and Block 58, Parts 51 to 64)
(Council Meeting No. 23, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-288    A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of November 27, 2001.
(Council Meeting No. 23, 2001)

 

BY-LAW 2001-289    A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (1107656 Ontario Ltd. (Times Galleria), Blocks 41, 42, 43, 44 of Registered Plan 65M-3226, south side of Highway 7 between Times Avenue and Saddlecreek Drive - To permit mixed residential and commercial development)
(Clause 1, Report No. 76, 2001)

CARRIED

 

 

 

11.       ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That the meeting do adjourn.

CARRIED

Council adjourned at 10:25 p.m.

 

 

 

 

_________________________________                  ____________________________________

SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK                          DON COUSENS, MAYOR

 

(Signed)

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