2007-09-11

COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre

Meeting No. 13

ROLL CALL

Mayor F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Jones, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)

REGRETS

Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor L. Kanapathi. (2)

The Regular Meeting of Council was held on September 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre. Mayor F. Scarpitti presided.

STAFF

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

C. Conrad, Town Solicitor

S. Birrell, Town Clerk

K. Kitteringham, Deputy Clerk

B. Cribbett, Treasurer

B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant

J. Wong, Technology Support Specialist

A. Seabrooke, Acting Director, Library Services, Fire Services, Recreation and Culture

P. Loukes, Acting Director, Operations and Water Works

1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect Clause (2), Report No. 46 (17 Laidlaw Group Ltd. application), as he represents the owner of the property, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.

2. MINUTES

(1) COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 26, 2007

Minutes

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 26, 2007, be adopted.

CARRIED

3. DELEGATIONS

(1) Mr. Jim Sandiford, Co-Chair, Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise Inc., addressed Council regarding the 2007 Santa Claus Parade, indicating he was somewhat saddened by having to change the traditional parade route. (3.5.5) (Communication No. 61-2007)

4(a) REPORT NO. 45 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (September 4, 2007)

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

That Report No. 45 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.

(1) REQUEST BY HERITAGE MARKHAM
TO COMMENT ON “PLANNING FOR TOMORROW
-YORK REGION GROWTH MANAGEMENT” (10.0, 16.11)

Report Attachment

That as per the recommendation of Heritage Markham, Council request that York Region acknowledge the importance of the protection and preservation of built heritage resources in future regional documentation when considering growth management strategies for the Region.

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

(2) FLATO MANAGEMENT INC.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT
13 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DETACHED LOTS
201 & 207 HELEN AVENUE
SOUTH UNIONVILLE PLANNING DISTRICT
(ZA 06 134709 & SU 06 134653) (10.5, 10.7)

Report Maps

That the recommendation report entitled “Flato Management Inc. Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications to permit 13 residential single detached lots at 201 & 207 Helen Avenue” (ZA 06 134709 & SU 06 134653) be received;

That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 19, 2007, regarding the proposed draft plan of subdivision and implementing zoning, be received;

That the draft plan of subdivision, 19TM-06014 (SU 06 134653), proposed by Flato Management Inc., for 13 residential single detached lots located at 201 & 207 Helen Avenue, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’;

That the zoning application (ZA 06 134709), to amend By-laws 304-87, as amended and 177-96 as amended, to implement draft plan of subdivision 19TM-06014 (SU 06 134653), be approved and the implementing Zoning By-laws attached as Appendix ‘B’ be enacted;

That the Owner provides written confirmation from the South Unionville Planning District Developers Group Trustee that servicing allocation is available for 13 single detached units;

That Flato Management Inc. be granted servicing allocation for 13 single detached units, such allocation to be taken from the total current allocation for the South Unionville Planning District;

That the Town reserves the right to revoke or re-allocate such servicing allocation at its sole discretion, should development not proceed in a timely manner;

That the Region of York be advised accordingly regarding the servicing allocation for this development;

That the applicant provide the Town with the required payment of 30% of the subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (2007-15);

And further that the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-06014 will lapse after a period of three years commencing September 4, 2007, in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period.

(By-laws 2007-187 and 2007-188)

(3) HAGERMAN-CORNER DEVELOPMENT INC.
(FORMERLY HAGERMAN VILLAGE)
DUFFIELD DRIVE, WEST OF KENNEDY ROAD
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT
(ZA 06 135304 AND SC 06 135327) (10.5, 10.6)

Report Attachment

That the staff report dated September 4, 2007, entitled: “Recommendation Report Hagerman-Corners Development Inc. (formerly Hagerman Village) – Duffield Drive, west of Kennedy Road – Applications for zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval for a restaurant development,” be received;

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on April 17, 2007 to consider the requested zoning by-law amendment, be received;

And that the application for Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 06 135304), be approved as outlined in the staff report and the draft implementing zoning by-law amendment attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted;

And that site plan application (SC 06 135327) be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’;

And that a Public Meeting be scheduled to consider a zoning by-law amendment to permit a day care centre/private school on the north side of Duffield Drive, west of Deverill Court;

And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

(4) PETRO CANADA, 4641 HIGHWAY 7
SOUTH-WEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 7 AND KENNEDY ROAD
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT AN AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION
(ZA 07 107606 AND SC 07 107701) (10.5, 10.6)

Report Attachment

That the report dated September 4, 2007 entitled “Recommendation Report - Petro Canada - South west corner of Highway 7 and Kennedy Road - Applications for zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval to permit an automobile service station,” be received;

And that the record of the Public Meeting held on May 15, 2007 to consider the requested zoning by-law amendment, be received;

And that the application for Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 07 107606) be approved as outlined in the staff report and the draft implementing zoning by-law attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted;

And that the application for site plan control approval (SC 07107701) be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘B’;

And that site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or her designate, to be issued once the conditions outlined above have been satisfied.  Site Plan approval is issued only when the Director has signed the site plan;

And that endorsement of the site plan application shall lapse and site plan approval will not be issued, after a period of three years commencing September 4, 2007, in the event that the site plan agreement is not executed within that period;

And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

(5) STATUS REPORT ON SUBCOMMITTEE
ON SECOND SUITES (10.0)

Report Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C

That this report be received and that at the request of the Subcommittee on Second Suites, all members of Council be invited to attend an upcoming Subcommittee workshop, with representatives from the Region of York and other invited GTA municipalities, scheduled from 1-3 pm on September 18, 2007 in the Canada Room.

CARRIED

4(b) REPORT NO. 46- DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING (September 4, 2007)

Council consented to separate Clause (2).

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

That Report No. 46 - Development Services Public Meeting be received and adopted.

(1) THORNHILL SECONDARY PLAN
FOR THE THORNHILL PLANNING DISTRICT
(PLANNING DISTRICT NO. 3) (OP 07 120480) (10.0)

Extract Draft OPA Report Appendix A-C Appendix D Correspondence

That the correspondence received from Melvin S. Winch MCIP, RPP, 47 Joseph Duggan Road, Toronto, ON in opposition regarding the proposed application for Thornhill Secondary Plan for the Thornhill Planning District, be received;

And that the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 4, 2007, with respect to the proposed amendment to the Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, to incorporate an amendment to the Thornhill Secondary Plan for the Thornhill Planning District (Planning District No.3), be received;

That the application by the Town of Markham to amend the Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, to incorporate an amendment to the Thornhill Secondary Plan for the Thornhill Planning District (Planning District No.3), as amended, be approved;

And further that the proposed amendment, be enacted without further notice.

(By-law 2007-189)

CARRIED

(2) APPLICATION FOR A ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT RETAIL SALES IN ONE UNIT WITHIN AN
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AT 17 LAIDLAW BOULEVARD ZA 07 114387 (10.5)

Report

That the memorandum to the Chief Administrative Officer dated August 2, 2007, entitled “Delegation of Authority to CAO to call a Public Meeting, Zoning Amendment Application to permit retail sales in one unit within an industrial building at 17 Laidlaw Boulevard, Markham, ZA 07 114387” be received;

That the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 4, 2007, with respect to the rezoning application submitted by 17 Laidlaw Group Ltd. to amend By-law 1229, as amended, be received;

That the rezoning application by 17 Laidlaw Group Ltd. to amend By-law 1229, as amended, be approved;

And that the proposed amendment to By-law 1229, as amended, be enacted without further notice.

CARRIED

(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)

4(c) REPORT NO. 47 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (September 10, 2007)

Council consented to add Report No. 47.

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

That Report No. 47 - General Committee be received and adopted.

(1) CANADIAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION’S (CANWEA'S)
23RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW (11.12)

That Regional Councillor J. Heath be permitted to attend the Canadian Wind Energy Association’s 23rd Annual Conference in Quebec City from September 30 - October 3, 2007.

CARRIED

(See following recorded vote) (8:3)

(See following motion which was lost)

YEAS: Mayor F. Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor J. Jones, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor A. Chiu. (8)

NAYS: Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor D. Horchik. (3)

ABSENT: Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor L. Kanapathi. (2)

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

That the motion moved by Deputy Mayor J. Jones and seconded by Councillor J. Webster be amended to read as follows:

"That in the event Regional Councillor J. Heath is unable to attend the Canadian Wind Energy Association’s 23rd Annual Conference in Quebec City from September 30 - October 3, 2007, another Member of Council who sits on the Board of Markham District Energy Inc. be permitted to attend."

LOST

(See following recorded vote) (4:7)

YEAS: Deputy Mayor J. Jones, Regional Councillor J. Heath, Councillor V. Burke, Councillor J. Webster. (4)

NAYS: Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Councillor J. Virgilio, Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (7)

ABSENT: Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor L. Kanapathi. (2)

5. MOTIONS

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

(1) APPRECIATION TO MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES:
- CANADA DAY COMMITTEE
- MARKHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL
- MILLIKEN MILLS CHILDRENS' FESTIVAL (12.2.6)

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

That Council extend its appreciation to the Town of Markham Staff and the following Members of the Committees for their contribution to successful events held over the summer:

- Councillor C. Moretti, Chair, and Members of the Canada Day Committee

- Regional Councillor J. Heath and Members of the Markham Jazz Festival

- Jason Tsien, Chair, Councillor L. Kanapathi and Members of the Milliken Mills Childrens' Festival.

CARRIED

(2) SECOND SUITES WORKING GROUP (10.0)

Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

That the Town Clerk be requested to prepare preliminary comments for the September 18^th Second Suites Working Group Meeting regarding the development of an internal Property Standards By-law for the Town;

And that the Town Clerk make a formal presentation and prepare a report for a subsequent Part A meeting of the Development Services Committee.

CARRIED

(2/3 VOTE WAS REQUESTED & OBTAINED)

6. NOTICE OF MOTIONS

(1) LOOPING OF VIVA BUSES AT BUR OAK AVENUE & HIGHWAY 7 (5.14)

Council consented to replace Councillor L. Kanapathi with Councillor J. Webster to second this Notice of Motion. Council also directed staff to prepare a background memo on this Notice of Motion for discussion at the September 18, 2007 Development Services Committee meeting.

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

That Markham Council endorses the looping of VIVA buses at Bur Oak Avenue and Highway No. 7 to allow the Region of York to extend services to east of Markham once the loop is constructed.

7. COMMUNICATIONS

Council consented to add Communication No. 65-2007.

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

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

Referred to all Members of Council

57-2007 Liquor Licence Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for Arthur's Irish Pub, 3621 Highway No. 7, Unit 110 (indoor) (3.21)

Info

58-2007 Liquor Licence Application - Forwarding a request to complete the Alcohol and Gaming Commission Municipal Information Form for A La Kitchen, 21 Fairburn Drive, Unit 18 (indoor) (3.21)

Info

59-2007 Anthony Corsetti, Chairperson, Thornhill Village Festival Committee - Requesting an approval from the Town of Markham for the application of a special occasion liquor permit to be utilized in conjunction with the Thornhill Village Community Festival being held on September 15, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the CIBC Parking Lot (Yonge Street and Thornhill Summit Drive). (3.21)

Info

60-2007 The Society for the Preservation of Historic Thornhill - Requesting an approval from the Town of Markham to close the following streets to facilitate the Thornhill Village Festival and Parade being held on September 15, 2007 as follows:

a) Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.:
- Church Lane from John Street beyond Colborne Street
- Colborne Street from Yonge Street to Church Lane
- Eliza Street
- Thornhill Summit Drive

b) Between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.:
- John Street from Yonge Street to Henderson Avenue
- Yonge Street between Royal Orchard Blvd. and Clark Avenue

(3.5) (By-law 2007-190)

Info

61-2007 Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise - Requesting an approval from the Town of Markham to close the following streets to facilitate the Markham Santa Claus Parade being held on November 24, 2007:

- Highway 7 East of Wootten Way to Highway 48 (Closed to Parade Traffic Only) (8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)

- Highway 7 at Ninth Line to Wootten Way (Local Traffic Only) (8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)

- Main Street Markham north of Highway 7 to 16^th Avenue (Closed) (9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)

- Main Street Markham north of 16^th Avenue to just south of Bur Oak Avenue (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon)

- Bullock Drive east of Snider Drive east to Main Street Markham (10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)

- Parkway Avenue west side of George Street west to Main Street Markham (10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)

- 16 Avenue East of Fincham Avenue to west of the driveway to Garden Basket (Local Traffic Only) (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon)

- 16^th Avenue west of the driveway to Garden Basket to west of Peter Street (Closed) (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon)

- 16^th Avenue west of Peter Street to east of Mingay Ave/Stone Mason Drive (Local Traffic Only) (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon) (3.5.5)

(By-law 2007-191) (Delegation 1)

Info

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services & Town Solicitor

62-2007 Ontario Municipal Board - Forwarding a Decision and Procedural Order of the Board regarding the applications submitted by 1547155 Ontario Ltd. for official plan and zoning by-law amendments to permit the development of residential condominium with street-oriented retail on the ground floor at 7751 Yonge Street. The length of the hearing will be about 9 days, with sittings on Tuesday, November 20 through Thursday, November 22, Monday, November 26 through Thursday, November 29 and Monday, December 3 and Tuesday, December 4, 2007, as required. (13.13)

Letter

Referred to Commissioner of Development Services

63-2007 Martin Sharvit, Manager, Great Spaces Property Management - Forwarding an objection and outlining comments regarding the proposed application for Thornhill Secondary Plan for the Thornhill Planning District. (10.0)

(Clause 1, Report No. 46, 2007)

Letter

Referred to all Members of Council

64-2007 Trevor Cleland, Markham District Veterans Association - Requesting an approval from the Town of Markham to temporary extend their existing liquor licence to the parking lot area at 7 Washington Street. The extension will be used for the Oktoberfest Fund Raiser being held on October 20, 2007 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. (3.21)

Info

CARRIED

8. PROCLAMATION

(1) PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)

Info

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

That the following be proclaimed in the Town of Markham:

- National Family Dinner Night (September 20, 2007)

- Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month (October 2007) and

Go Purple for Prevention Day (October 1, 2007)

- Character Community Week (October 15 to 19, 2007)

- Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day - October 24, 2007

- YMCA World Peace Week (November 17 to 24, 2007)

And that the Corporate Communications Department be requested to publish the above proclamations in the local newspapers;

And that the proclamation of August 15, 2007 as "Brad May Day" in the Town of Markham, be confirmed.

CARRIED

9. OTHER BUSINESS

Council consented to add Other Business (1) and (2).

(1) MARKHAM FIRE TRUCKS (12.2.6)

Regional Councillor J. Heath expressed concerns regarding the Town's decision during the summer Council recess to allow the placement of "Support our Troops" decals on Town of Markham fire trucks.

(2) TERRY FOX RUN (12.2.6)

Mayor Scarpitti recognized the 27th year of the Terry Fox Run and the importance of supporting our local runs on Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. from Thornlea Secondary School and Unionville Public Library.

10. BY-LAWS

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That By-laws 2007-187 to 2007-200 be given three readings and enacted.

Three Readings

BY-LAW 2007-187 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended (Flato Management Inc., 201 and 207 Helen Avenue, Part of Lot 10, Plan 2196 - To delete the subject lands from the designated area of By-law 304-87, as amended, so that the lands may be incorporated within the designated area of By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit the development of 13 single detached dwellings).
(Clause 2, Report No. 45, 2007)

By-law

BY-LAW 2007-188 A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended (Flato Management Inc., 201 and 207 Helen Avenue, Part of Lot 10, Plan 2196 - To permit the development of 13 single detached dwellings).
(Clause 2, Report No. 45, 2007)

By-law

BY-LAW 2007-189 A by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 167 (Town of Markham to amend the Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, to incorporate an amendment to the Thornhill Secondary Plan for the Thornhill Planning District (Planning District No.3)).
(Clause 1, Report No. 46, 2007)

By-law

BY-LAW 2007-190 A by-law to authorize the temporary closure of various roads to facilitate the Thornhill Village Festival being held on September 15, 2007.
(Communication 60-2007)

By-law

BY-LAW 2007-191 A by-law to authorize the temporary closure of various streets in the Town of Markham to facilitate the Markham Santa Claus Parade being held on November 24, 2007.
(Communications No. 61-2007)

By-law

BY-LAW 2007-192 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Part of Block 39, Plan M-1915, dedicated as Part 3, Plan 65R-19192 - Birchmount Road).

By-law

BY-LAW 2007-193 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Block 72, Plan 65M-3837 - Copper Creek Drive).

By-law

BY-LAW 2007-194 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Part of Lot 20, Concession 6, designated as Part 1, Plan 65R-25680 - Castlemore Avenue).

By-law

BY-LAW 2007-195 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Block 105 (Alexander Lawrie Avenue) and Block 110 (Barnstone Drive), Plan 65M-3806).

By-law

BY-LAW 2007-196 A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the Town of Markham (Block 336 - Delray Drive, Block 337 - Maybole Road, Block 338 - Outerbrook Road, Blocks 339 & 340 - Peterkin Road and Block 341 - Saffron Street, Plan 65M-3697).

By-law

BY-LAW 2007-197 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Arista Homes, 14th Avenue and 9th Line By-pass, Blocks 162 to 168 and 170 to 179, Plan 65M-3907).

By-law

BY-LAW 2007-198 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Yorkwood Homes, north of 16th Avenue and west of Highway 48, Lots 5 to 7, Blocks 16 to 19, Plan 65M-3977).

By-law

BY-LAW 2007-199 A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control (Theresa & Sabastiano Mizzi, Block 1, 65M-4010 and Blocks 26 and 31, 65M-3864, Armadale Planning District).

By-law

BY-LAW 2007-200 A by-law to amend Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Appointment By-law 2002-178 and Parking By-law 2005-188 (To update Officers' List and Private Property Enforcement Agencies).

By-law

CARRIED

11. IN-CAMERA ITEMS

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

That Council resolve into an in-camera session to discuss confidential matters.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That Council rise and the Chair report the following from in-camera session:

(1) MINUTES OF IN-CAMERA COUNCIL MEETING
- JUNE 26, 2007 (16.0)

That the minutes of the in-camera Council meeting held on June 26, 2007, be confirmed.

(2) PERSONNEL MATTER (11.0)

That the presentation provided by the Director of Human Resources regarding a personnel matter be received;

And that staff be authorized to proceed as directed with respect to this matter.

(3) C. RUSCICA APPEAL OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
DECISION REGARDING 48 SPRUCEWOOD DRIVE, THORNHILL
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FILE NO. A/25/07
LEGAL FILE NO. 07 102 LG 0192 (10.12)

That the report entitled “C. Ruscica Appeal of the Committee of Adjustment Decision Regarding 48 Sprucewood Drive, Thornhill” be received;

And that the Town Solicitor and Staff be instructed to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing of the appeal by Caterina Ruscica from the decision of the Committee of Adjustment denying three variances for a proposed 2-storey house at 48 Sprucewood Drive, Thornhill;

And that Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this report.

(4) APPEAL OF OPA 149
BY COLLEEN & LARRY ROMANOVICH
(HIGHWAY 404 NORTH (BUSINESS PARK) SECONDARY PLAN)
LEGAL FILE NO. 06 0411 LG 0382 (10.3)

That the report entitled “Appeal of OPA 149 by Colleen & Larry Romanovich (Highway 404 North (Business Park) Secondary Plan)” be received;

And that Council adopts the attached modifications to OPA 149;

And that the Town Solicitor and staff be authorized to request OMB approval of OPA 149, as modified, based upon the terms set out in this report;

And that Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this report.

(5) APPOINTMENT OF JOHN LIVEY TO BOARD OF THE
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR MEDICAL
DEVICE DEVELOPMENT CORP. (NCMDD) (16.24 & 10.16)

That approval be given for the Chief Administrative Officer, John Livey, to serve as the Town's representative on the Board of Directors of the National Centre for Medical Device Development Corp.;

And that the Chief Administrative Officer provide regular updates to all members of Council.

(6) PERSONNEL MATTER - FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT (11.0)

Council received an update regarding the appointment of Acting Fire Chief (s) while Mr. McClean, Fire Chief, is on education leave.

CARRIED

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

That the report be adopted, approved and confirmed.

CARRIED

12. CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

That By-law 2007-201 be given three readings and enacted.

Three Readings

BY-LAW 2007-201 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of September 11, 2007.
(Council Meeting No. 13, 2007)

By-law

CARRIED

13. ADJOURNMENT

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

That the meeting do adjourn.

CARRIED

Council adjourned at 8:34 p.m.

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SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK FRANK SCARPITTI, MAYOR

(Signed)