2002-03-19 –8:20 p.m.
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
(Council
Chamber)
COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE
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, Councillor A. Chiu. (13)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
That matters on the March 19, 2002 Committee of the Whole agenda be dealt with in Council.
CARRIED
The Regular Meeting of Council was held on March 19, 2002 at 8:20 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, Councillor A. Chiu. (13)
STAFF
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
R. Robinson, Town Solicitor
J. Sales, Commissioner of Community Services
M.F. Turner, Commissioner of Development Services
P. Miller, Acting Manager, Secretariat Services
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to the February 26, 2002 Unionville Subcommittee minutes regarding Markville Mall, by nature of a member of his family being a member of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, owner of the mall, 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 February 26, 2002 Unionville Subcommittee minutes regarding Markville Mall, by nature of him being a member of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, owner of the mall, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor J. Heath
That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 26, 2002, be adopted.
CARRIED
Mayor Cousens welcomed the 7th Thornhill Scouts and their leaders.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That Report No. 13 - Environment & Transportation Committee be received and adopted.
February 25, 2002
That the preferred alignment for the extension of Clegg Road as detailed in the Environmental Assessment Project File be endorsed;
And that the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and Hydro One Networks Inc. that sets out the procedures which will apply to the acquisition of property and the construction of the roadway be endorsed;
And that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding;
And that staff report back to Finance and Administrative Committee with details of the proposed terms of the transaction to acquire the required property from Hydro One Networks Inc. including the proposed compensation.
That the by-law to amend Schedule 14 of Traffic By-law Number 106-71, by including Heavy Traffic Prohibition on Bullock Drive, between Highway #7 and McCowan Road be approved;
And that the Roads Department be authorized to install a truck prohibition sign in each direction of Bullock Drive between Highway #7 and McCowan Road upon approval of the by-law;
And that the York Region Police Force be requested to enforce the Heavy Traffic Prohibition upon approval of the by-law amendment and installation of the appropriate signage.
That it be recommended that Council support Bill 90, Waste Diversion Act, 2001;
And that the Provincial Government be requested to enact Bill 90 when the Legislature re-convenes;
And that copies of the resolution be forwarded to the local MPP's, and to the Progressive Conservative Candidates for Leader.
That the Environment & Transportation
Committee minutes dated February 25, 2002 be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That Report No. 14 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.
March 5, 2002
That the Town be authorized to enter into a Sales Office Agreement with 719429 Ontario Inc. and Pentida Homes with respect to Part of Lot 19, Concession 6, on Draft Plan 19TM-98010 and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
That the following street names be approved for use in plan of subdivision 19T-95013 (Humbold Properties Limited):
Alfred Paterson Drive (veteran’s name – extension of road from adjacent subdivision)
Ambercroft Street
Bur Oak Avenue (extension of existing road)
Clover Street
Goldenwood Crescent
Green Hollow Court
Linsmary Court
Maybreeze Road
Misty Court
Orchard View Road
Rainbow Valley Crescent
Saffron Street
Wyndemere Court
And that the street name signs for Alfred Paterson Drive include a poppy to identify it as a veteran’s name (Appendix ‘A’ to staff report dated March 5, 2002).
And that the proposed street name "Cedar Cove Court" be replaced with an alternative name.
That the report entitled “Cultural Exchanges With Noerdlingen, Germany” be received;
And that Council establish a “Markham-Noerdlingen Cultural Committee” comprised of 2 Council members, 2 Town staff and 2 community volunteers to serve as an organizing group in support of cultural exchanges;
And further that $5,000 be reallocated from advertising expenditures within the 2001 Economic Development base Budget (Business Development Account #610-9985808) for the purpose of supporting this Committee’s activities.
That
the Development Services Commission report entitled “Wismer Markham
Developments Inc., Phases 1 & 2, Part
Lot 8, Concession 7, Application for extension of Draft Plan Approval for Draft
Approved Plan of Subdivision 19T-95039”, “Brawley Manor Corporation Part Lots
16 and 17, Concession 7, Application for extension of Draft Plan Approval for
Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 19T-95040” and “Dovcom Realty Inc./Danvest
Wismer Investments Inc., Part Lot 8, Concession 7, Application for extension of
Draft Plan Approval for Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 19T-95087”, be
received;
And that the application by Wismer Markham
Developments Inc., to extend draft plan approval for draft plan of subdivision
19T-95039 be approved for a period of 3 years, subject to the conditions of
draft approval attached as Appendix ‘A’;
And that the application by Brawley Manor
Corporation, to extend draft plan approval for draft plan of subdivision
19T-95040 be approved for a period of 3 years, subject to the conditions of
draft approval attached as Appendix ‘B’;
And that the application by Dovcom Realty
Inc./Danvest Wismer Investments Inc., to extend draft plan approval for draft
plan of subdivision 19T-95087 be approved for a period of 3 years, subject to
the conditions of draft approval attached as Appendix ‘C’.
That
the Development Services Committee minutes dated March 5, 2002 be received.
CARRIED
Council agreed to add Motions (1) to (5).
Moved by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That Council approve the attendance and delegate status of Regional Councillor T. Wong at the Annual Conference of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, May 31 to June 3, 2002 in Hamilton Ontario, with authorized expenses to the FCM account.
CARRIED
(2/3rds vote to consider was
required and obtained)
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
That the Region of York be strongly urged to expedite the installation of traffic signals at the Verclaire Gate/Highway #7 intersection.
CARRIED
(2/3rds vote to consider was
required and obtained)
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That a Council Committee of the Whole meeting be scheduled to be held on Monday, March 25, 2002 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. to discuss the Town of Markham 2002 Budget.
CARRIED
(2/3 vote to consider was
required and obtained)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor J. Heath
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on February 26, 2002 be confirmed.
CARRIED
(2/3 vote to consider was
required and obtained)
Moved by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That Councillor George McKelvey be authorized to attend the Canadian
Institute of Planners' Conference from May 25 to 29, 2002, in Vancouver,
British Columbia, with authorized expenses to be paid in accordance with Town
policy and charged to the Planning Department 2002 Operating Budget.
CARRIED
(2/3 vote to consider was
required and obtained)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That Council receive and consent to the disposition of communication in the following manner:
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That By-laws 2002-43 to 2002-45 be given three readings and enacted.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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SHEILA BIRRELL, TOWN CLERK DON COUSENS, MAYOR
(Signed)