2002-09-03 -7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Centre
(Canada Room)
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
ROLL CALL
Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell (5:10 p.m.), Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Virgilio (5:30 p.m.), Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (11)
Regrets
Mayor D. Cousens, Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti (2)
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole to discuss the following:
(1) Update Report for Angus Glen Community Centre & Library Contract (7.12.3)
(2) Standing Committee Realignment (16.0)
(3) Board of Directors - Markham Energy Corporation (16.24 & 13.7)
(4) Absence from Meetings - Municipal Act (16.23)
(5) Lifeline Project of York Region, Request for Community Partnership - Armadale Community Centre (13.4)
CARRIED
The Regular Meeting of Council was held on September 3, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre. Acting Mayor G. Landon presided.
(Council Chambers)
COUNCIL
ROLL CALL
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti (7:05 p.m.), 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. (12)
Regrets
Mayor D. Cousens (1)
STAFF
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird, Acting Commissioner of Development Services
S. Birrell, Town Clerk
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
D. McClean, Fire Chief
P. Miller, Acting Manager, Secretariat Services
B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant
R. Robinson, Town Solicitor
J. Sales, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services
M.F. Turner, Commissioner of Development Services
1. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Virgilio disclosed an interest with respect to Clause 3, Report 44 regarding the proposed relocation of "The Ambrose Noble House" at 9251 Highway 48, by nature of representing 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.
Councillor K. Usman disclosed an interest with respect to Clause 12, Report 44 regarding the Town-initiated official plan and secondary plan amendments to establish urban design principles for redevelopment of the Thornhill Square Site located at 300 John Street, by nature of his wife being a tenant in Thornhill Square, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
Councillor J. Heath disclosed an interest with respect to Clause 13, Report 44 (Other Committee Proceedings - Development Services Committee Minutes - Item 23, Subsection 18), by nature of owning property on the east of the proposed L.C.B.O., 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.
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Acting Mayor G. Landon vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti assumed the Chair.
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Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole and the Chairman report.
CARRIED
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti reported the following motions passed at the Committee of the Whole meeting:
That the report titled "Council Update on Cost Reductions for the Award of the Tender for the Construction of the Angus Glen Community Centre and Library" be received;
And that information be brought forward to Council with respect to the proposed berm design, through the Finance and Administrative Committee at its meeting on September 9, 2002.
That the former Community Services Committee be renamed as the Community Services and Environment Committee and the mandate of the Committee be to report and make recommendations to Council on the following matters:
- recreation
- maintenance and operation of parks and green space
- environmental issues, such as conservation and pesticide
- cultural affairs, special events/occasions
- fire, safety and emergency matters
- accessibility issues
- existing roads, sidewalks and pathways, and
- waste management, water and sewer infrastructure matters;
And that the former Environment and Transportation Committee be renamed as the Transportation Committee and the mandate of the Committee be to report and make recommendations to Council on the following matters:
- transit planning and rapid transit issues
- transportation matters and transportation infrastructure, and
- environmental assessment;
And that Councillor Jack Heath be the Chair of the Community Services and Environment Committee and Councillor Alex Chiu be the Vice Chair responsible for Fire and Emergency Service issues;
And that membership of these Standing Committees be confirmed as follows:
Community Services and Environment Committee
Chair: Councillor Jack Heath
Vice Chair, Fire &
Emergency Services: Councillor Alex Chiu
Vice Chair, Recreation & Culture: Councillor Erin Shapero
Vice Chair, Environment Issues: Regional Councillor Tony Wong
Members: Deputy Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Regional Councillor Bill O'Donnell
Councillor Dan Horchik
Transportation Committee
Chair: Councillor Joe Virgilio
Vice Chair, Transportation Issues: Regional Councillor Gordon Landon
Members: Regional Councillor Tony Wong
Councillor Erin Shapero
Councillor George McKelvey
Councillor Alex Chiu
That the matter of appointment of Directors to the Markham Energy Corporation Board of Directors be referred to the Markham Energy Corporation for appropriate action and report back to Council.
That, pursuant to the Municipal Act, Section 38c, Council resolve not to declare the Mayor's seat vacant during his convalescence for the three month period commencing September 4, 2002 extending through to December 4, 2002.
That the deputation of Deborah Headley, representing the Lifeline Project of York Region, regarding a potential partnership with the Town of Markham- Armadale to provide a host site to facilitate the group, be received;
And that the request for the Town of Markham to participate in the Lifeline Project of York Region be referred to staff of the Community Services Commission for a report back to Committee of the Whole;
And further that a staff representative be identified to attend the three-day training session commencing September 11, 2002.
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the Report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted, approved and confirmed.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 25 and 26, 2002, be adopted.
CARRIED
Ms. Tessie Ting, Chairperson, Alex Chiu Golf Tournament, was in attendance to present a cheque from the Tournament to the Markhaven Foundation. She advised that, of the $46,800 raised, $30,000 was donated to the Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians Community Centre, $1,800 was donated to the Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians Youth Group, and $15,000 was donated to the Markhaven Foundation.
Mr. Eric Tappenden, Acting Chair, Markhaven Foundation, accepted the cheque on behalf of the Markhaven Foundation.
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That Report No. 43 - Finance & Administrative Committee be received and adopted.
August 26, 2002
That the following appointments to the Mayor’s Youth Task Force be confirmed for the term September 1, 2002, to June 30, 2003:
LEGEND: R - Returning
MarkhamGrade
RWilliam SnowballHigh School(12)
R Kyle Hocking High School (9)
Andrew Chong High School (12)
Fahima Dossa High School(9)
R Nicolas RousseauElementary(8)
Gauri Gogna Elementary (6)
UnionvilleGrade
RAaron BucksteinHigh School(12)
R Jimmy CarletonHigh School(12)
R Shazeen Bandukwala High School(12)
Robert Coutts High School(11)
Taha Bandukwala High School (10)
Kristen Coutts High School(10)
Yvonne ChauElementary (6)
MillikenGrade
R Sindy Ng High School(9)
RNamratha SadaranganiHigh School(9)
Payal DoshiHigh School (12)
Rohini Chatrath High School(12)
Nancy Dewett High School(12)
Abidah Lalani High School(12)
Neha Sandillya High School (10)
Thornhill Grade
RSarah Bleiwas High School(10)
RSanam Nader High School(10)
RTcheka Nedamat High School(10)
RBenjy Bigio Elementary (8)
That a by-law be enacted to appoint William Redmond, Thomas Redmond and Carol Redmond of Carol Wintrip Paralegal Services Inc. as municipal law enforcement officers to act as process servers for The Corporation of the Town of Markham (the "Town").
(By-law 2002-179)
That the portion of the Town owned GO Langstaff Parking Lot along the north side of Langstaff Road East, comprised of approximately 0.44 acres, being part of Lot 36, Concession 1, Thornhill be declared surplus pursuant to Town of Markham By-law 178-96;
And that approval be granted to the Manager of Real Property to offer for sale the Town owned portion of the GO Langstaff Parking lot to GO Transit;
And further that a report be brought forward detailing negotiations and to request the approval of Council regarding final disposition of the property.
That the schedule of fees that forms part of By-law 111-98 (which is a "By-law to charge fees for services for emergency and non-emergency incidents") be updated to current standards;
And that the section that waives fees for Town of Markham residents be removed, resulting in fees being charged to all people equally.
(By-law 2002-181)
That By-law No. 114-77 be repealed, such that the name of Thomas Reid Road remains unchanged.
(By-law 2002-180)
That the Finance & Administrative Committee minutes dated August 26, 2002 be received.
CARRIED
Council consented to separate Clauses (3), (4), (7), (8), (10), (12), and (13).
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That Report No. 44 - Development Services Committee be received and adopted.
August 26, 2002
That the presentation by Mr. Andrew Walker of Microcell Connexions, regarding a proposed telecommunication tower at 22 Heritage Road, be received;
And that the site plan application submitted by Microcell Connexions for construction of a 48 metre telecommunications tower at the rear of 22 Heritage Road be approved, with respect to location only, subject to the following conditions:
1. That Industry Canada and the Region of York be advised, in writing, of this approval and that this approval is with respect to location only;
2. That Microcell Connexions is responsible for all matters relating to grading, utility location, external approvals, engineering and structural design, etc.
That a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer of Easement to Bell Canada over part of Block 206, Plan 65M-3519, designated at Part 1, Plan 65R-24867 in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
That Council declare the dwelling known as the "Ambrose Noble House", located at 9251 Highway 48, to be eligible for relocation to Markham Heritage Estates;
And that the extract from the Main Street Markham Committee, dated July 17, 2002, supporting the preservation of the Ambrose Noble House, be received for information;
And that staff continue negotiating with the Region and Province with respect to improvements to the intersection of 16th Avenue and Highway 48 and report back to Council in six (6) months or sooner.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(Councillor J. Virgilio abstained)
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That Clause (3), Report No. 44 be amended to add "and report back to Council in six (6) months or sooner" to the end of the last paragraph.
CARRIED
That the changes proposed in the report dated August 26, 2002 entitled "Amendments to the Town's Street Numbering Criteria and Address Number Change Policies" be endorsed;
And that the new Street Numbering Criteria (Appendix C) and the new Address Number Change Policy (Appendix D as amended), be approved and circulated to the development industry for information;
And that the new Address Number Change Policy (Appendix D as amended) consistently refer to the "registered property owner".
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(Councillor J. Heath Opposed)
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That Clause (4), Report No. 44 be amended to include the following paragraph:
"And that the new Address Number Change Policy (Appendix D as amended) consistently refer to the "registered property owner".
CARRIED
That the site plan application (SC.01107298), submitted by Michael-Angelo’s Market Place Inc., to permit a phased development at the northeast corner of Woodbine Avenue and Highway 7, that includes a supermarket, 4-storey office building, retail/office component and parking deck, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the Master Site Plan and Master Landscaping Plan for the entire site be endorsed;
2. That the Phase 1 site plan, landscape plan and building elevations (supermarket and parking deck), be approved, subject to improvements being made to the west and south building elevations for the parking deck prior to final approval by the Commissioner of Development Services;
3. That the Owner enter into a site plan agreement with the Town containing all standard and applicable special provisions and requirements of the Town and public agencies;
4. That the Owner covenants and agrees to provide temporary landscaping improvements at the intersection of Woodbine Avenue and Highway 7 in Phase 1;
5. That the Owner covenants and agrees to pay the costs for improvements to the street frontages along Woodbine Avenue and Highway 7 to the satisfaction of the Region of York and the Town, consistent with the Town’s streetscape improvement guidelines for Highway 7 and the Woodbine Corridor Report. The improvements are subject to relocation of the flood storage capacity that is contained within the existing ditches, to Town-owned lands located south-west of the Woodbine and Highway 7 intersection, to the satisfaction of the TRCA and the Town. The Region of York together with the Town will consider, in good faith, cost sharing of extraordinary costs relating to flood control over and above normal Regional and Town requirements which are to be borne by the Owner. The Town and Region will share their portion of the costs on a 50/50 basis. Financial arrangements pertaining to these works are to be addressed in the site plan agreement for Phase 1.
6. That the site plan agreement provide for the payment, by the Owner, of all applicable fees, charges, rates, recoveries, cash-in-lieu of parkland, Developer’s Group obligations and local service contributions;
7. That the Owner comply with all requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;
8. That the Owner agree to provide foundations for a future parking deck, or to construct the parking deck at the time the supermarket is constructed in Phase 1;
9. That the Owner shall provide an Environmental Clearance letter to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, prior to issuance of a building permit for the office building (Phase Three);
10. That site plan approval will lapse after a period of three years commencing August 26, 2003, in the event that a site plan agreement is not executed within that period;
11. That the conditions of site plan approval requested by the Region shall be incorporated into the site plan agreement;
12. That the Owner will be required to implement all noise mitigation measures in accordance with the requirements of the July 5, 2002 noise report by Howe, Gastmeier, Chapnik limited and the August 2, 2002 peer review by Jade Acoustics Inc. or the latest amendment, and to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, including provision of any additional fees for peer review;
13. That the full length of any noise wall, wooden privacy fencing and plantings, as shown adjacent to the residential units on the Master Site Plan and Master Landscape Plan, be installed prior to the occupancy of the supermarket in Phase 1;
14. That tree plantings will be provided to screen the loading area located on the east side of the supermarket along Highway 7 prior to occupancy of the supermarket to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;
15. That the Owner shall provide the Engineering Department, for approval, a development phasing plan indicating the internal/external infrastructure required at each stage of development prior to execution of the site plan agreement;
16. That the site plan agreement contain applicable phasing provisions for the development and an acknowledgment that all zoning requirements will ultimately be complied with;
17. That the Owner agrees, prior to execution of the site plan agreement, to enter into agreement(s) with adjacent property owners and the Region of York to pay their fair share for improvements, including, but not limited to the following:
And further that the Hold provision appended to the zoning of the site should remain in place for Retail “A” building (Phase Two) at the intersection of Woodbine Ave and Hwy 7 and the office building (Phase Three), pending an amendment to the site plan agreement to include detailed site plans, building elevations and landscaping plans for those buildings, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services.
That application ZA 02 103293 to amend Zoning By-law 2237 submitted by 599730 Ontario Inc. to recognize existing uses at 7037 Yonge Street be approved, and the implementing Zoning By-law be enacted without further notice.
(By-law 2002-182)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the report entitled “Colridge Holdings Inc.” dated August 26, 2002, be received;
And that the application for approval of Plan of Condominium, File Number CU 02 100346, 19CDM-200201 submitted by Colridge Holdings Inc. for 71 residential townhouses (Phase 2), on the west side of Woodbine Avenue, south of 16th Avenue, be approved subject to the following conditions:
a) The condominium description and declaration which shall ensure, among other matters, that each townhouse unit has sole exclusive use, for parking purposes, over the driveway portion of the common element leading directly to the unit;
b) A certificate from the applicant’s architect stating that all buildings are substantially completed and have been constructed in accordance with the plans contained in the Site Plan Control Agreement and in accordance with the Building Code;
c) A certificate from the applicant’s surveyor stating that all buildings have been located on the ground in accordance with the site plans contained in the said Site Plan Control Agreement and zoning by-law;
d) A certificate from the applicant’s engineer stating that all on site works, including but not limited to, grading, above and below ground services, asphalt paving, and noise control features have been completed in accordance with the plans and conditions in the site plan agreement;
e) A certificate from the applicant’s landscape architect stating that all landscaping has been installed and completed in accordance with the landscape plans contained in the Site Plan Control Agreement;
f) Arrange inspections of the on-site works with the Engineering Department and Urban Design Group and shall rectify any deficiencies relative to the approved plans, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and the Manager of Urban Design;
g) Payment of any outstanding taxes and local improvement fees against the subject lands;
h) Payment of any local improvement charges, fees or recoveries owing against the subject lands.
a) A minimum 7.5m pavement width and 12m turning radius must be provided throughout the site.
b) The road configuration must permit the safe flow of collection vehicles so that they will not have to travel in reverse gear.
c) At the south part of Melissa Way that abuts future development lands, the Owner must provide adequate turning space for collection vehicles. The turning space must meet Town of Markham Engineering design standards.
a) For Units 1-16, garbage and recycling will be collected from a centralized location at the intersection of Walter Thomas Way and Melissa Way
b) For Units 17-32, garbage and recycling will be collected from a centralized location at the intersection of Charles Simpson Way and Melissa Way
c) Units 33-48 will receive weekly curbside collection in front of their homes on Natasha Way
d) For Units 49-64, garbage and recycling will be collected from a centralized location at the intersection of Albert Baily Way and Melissa Way
e) Units 65-71 will receive weekly curbside collection in front of their homes on Aaron Way
f) Movement of waste and recyclables from each residence to each centralized collection location, will be the responsibility of the builder/developer/condominium corporation. All garbage and recycling must be placed out for collection by 7:00 am on Wednesday.
a) The Owner shall carry out all conditions of site plan approval as issued by the Regional Transportation and Works Department on October 25, 2000 (File SP-M-008/97).
b) The Owner shall enter into an agreement with the Region of York, agreeing to satisfy all conditions, financial and otherwise, of the Regional Corporation in accordance with By-law DC-3-98-77.
c) The Region shall confirm that adequate water supply and sewage treatment capacity are available for development proposed within this draft plan of condominium, and have been allocated by the Town of Markham.
d) The Region of York Planning and Development Services Department shall advise that Conditions 8(a) to 8(c) inclusive have been satisfied.
9. That prior to release for registration, the Owner shall undertake the following to the satisfaction of Bell Canada and the Town of Markham:
a) The Owner shall be requested to enter into an agreement (Letter of Understanding) with Bell Canada complying with any underground servicing conditions imposed. The owner shall advise the municipality of the arrangement made for such servicing.
10.That prior to release for registration the Owner further agrees to determine and provide a suitable temporary Community Mailbox location(s), which may be utilized by Canada Post until curbs, sidewalks and final grading have been completed at the permanent Community Mailbox locations. This will enable Canada Post to provide mail delivery to new residents as soon as homes are occupied.
CARRIED
That the Record of Public Meeting held on December 4, 2001, regarding the proposed plan of subdivision and implementing zoning by-laws be received;
And that draft plan of subdivision 19T-95042 prepared by KLM Planning Partners Inc., identified as Project Number P-360, be draft approved subject to the conditions of draft plan approval set out in Appendix ‘A’ to this report, as amended, and the following red-line revisions:
And that the application to amend zoning by-laws 304-87 and 177-96 be approved and the implementing by-laws, set out in Appendix ‘B’ to this report, be enacted without further notice;
And that water supply allocation for 81 units be transferred from 1039954 Ontario Limited, owner of a 8.682 hectare parcel of land on the south side of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of Markham Road, to the subject property, and that the two affected landowners and the Trustee of the Wismer Commons Developers Group be so advised;
And that the Trustee of the Wismer Commons Developers Group provide written confirmation to the satisfaction of the Town of the Group’s concurrence with respect to the distribution of water supply allocation for draft plan of subdivision 19T-95042 from the totals allocated to the community by the Town;
And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate water allocation to the Draft Plan of Subdivision should the development not proceed in a timely manner or in accordance with on-going monitoring to ensure a reasonable distribution of servicing allocation among landowners in the Wismer Commons Community, in consultation with the Developers Group;
And that the applicant submit the required 30% subdivision processing fee for the Phase 3A portion of the subdivision;
And that registration of Phase 3A in respect to interim sanitary capacity and sewage allocation and water supply be subject to conditions listed in this report as follows:
Appendix A:
8.9 The Owner shall acknowledge and agree that prior to full registration of Phase 3A of the lands as shown on the draft plan, the proposed Regional sanitary trunk sewer on 16th Avenue must be completed to service the balance of the lands in the Wismer Secondary Plan area beyond which interim sanitary sewage capacity is available, and further sewage allocation is approved by Council, or the Town approving additional interim sanitary servicing.
8.10 The Owner shall acknowledge and agree in the subdivision agreement that no building permits will be issued for any development beyond that which can be adequately serviced by any interim servicing proposal.
8.11 The Owner acknowledges that there is limited capacity in the existing Robinson Creek sanitary sewer south of 16th Avenue that can service the lands within the draft plan on an interim basis subject to the Town’s approval. This limitation on sanitary capacity will be addressed in a subdivision agreement and will take into account the requirements to service non-residential developments.
8.16 Prior to registration of this plan of subdivision, the Owner shall provide to the satisfaction of the Town, written confirmation from the Trustee of the Wismer Secondary Plan area that interim sanitary servicing has been allocated to this subdivision as a transfer from a non-participating owner from the total sanitary sewer capacity allocated to the Wismer Secondary Plan area by the Town.
8.18 Prior to registration of this plan of subdivision, the Owner shall provide to the satisfaction of the Town, written confirmation from the Trustee of the Wismer Secondary Plan area that water capacity has been allocated to this subdivision as a transfer from a non-participating owner from the total water capacity allocated to the Wismer Secondary Plan area by the Town.
8.20 The Owner acknowledges that the interim temporary storage facility be installed prior to 2092 building permits (Phase 1 & 2) based on the ongoing monitoring and as directed from the Director of Engineering.
And further that the Wismer Development Phasing Plan be modified to reflect the revision to the phasing of development as indicated in this report.
(By-laws 2002-183 and 2002-184)
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That Clause (8), Report No. 44 be amended to add "as amended" to paragraph 2, after the words "… set out in Appendix 'A' to this report, ".
CARRIED
That draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02002 (SU.02-102469) located north of Highway 407, west of McCowan Road, proposed by Palma Residential Group, be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’;
And that zoning application (ZA.02-102456) to amend By-laws 304-87, as amended, and 177-96, as amended, submitted by Palma Residential Group, for a draft plan of subdivision 19TM-02002 (SU.02-102469) located north of Highway 407, west of McCowan Road, be approved and the implementing Zoning By-laws be enacted; without further notice;
And that a water supply allocation for up to 57 units in the draft plan of subdivision be granted;
And that the applicant provide to the Town the required payment of 30% subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 17-2000);
And that the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate sewage allocation and water supply should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
And that the Region of York be advised of the sewage and water supply allocation for this development.
(By-laws 2002-185 and 2002-186)
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
That Heritage Markham's recommendation to designate the heritage building known as "Aldebarron" at 7070 Bayview Avenue, pursuant to Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be approved;
And that the Clerks 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 this property
And further, that the application for demolition be denied.
CARRIED
That the greenway along the east side of Ninth Line be named "The Golden Jubilee Greenway" in honour of the Queen's 50 years on the Throne.
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
That the record of the Public Meeting held on August 26, 2002, with respect to "Thornhill Planning District, Town-initiated official plan and secondary plan amendment to establish urban design principles for redevelopment of the Thornhill Square Site located at 300 John Street (Part of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Registered Plan 2382), bounded by John Street, the Thornhill Community Centre, Green Lane, and St. Luke's Church and the CN Rail Line, be received;
And that the amendments to the Markham Official Plan (Revised 1987) and the Secondary Plan PD 3-1 for the Thornhill Planning District, as amended, to establish urban design principles for redevelopment of the Thornhill Square site, be enacted without further notice;
And that the Thornhill Sub-Committee work with developers and residents to achieve appropriate redevelopment of the Thornhill Square site.
CARRIED
(Councillor K. Usman abstained)
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the Development Services Committee minutes dated August 26, 2002 be received.
CARRIED
(Councillor J. Heath abstained regarding
Item #23(18) - L.C.B.O., 200 Bullock Drive)
CARRIED
Council consented to add Motion (1).
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
That staff be directed to inquire as to the position of the Region of York in connection with urging the Government of Ontario to demonstrate leadership in addressing domestic violence and report back to Council in this regard.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That staff begin discussions with the Region of York and 407 ETR regarding completion of the Ninth Line interchange to coincide with the opening of the Ninth Line Diversion in Box Grove;
And that the traffic calming project on Delmark Boulevard and Wootten Way South commence immediately with the Town up-fronting the costs with their transference to Jennora Limited as housing sales come on stream;
And that improved signage be investigated regarding:
• routes to Highway 407 from south of Highway 407 in the area of the Ninth Line and Steeles Avenue and Ninth Line and 14th Avenue, and
• no truck entry onto Delmark Boulevard and Berczy Gate;
And further that York Regional Police be notified of these traffic concerns.
Referred to the September 17, 2002
Council meeting
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That Council receive and consent to the disposition of communications in the following manner:
(See Motion (1))
CARRIED
Council inquired whether any persons were in attendance to support or object to the proposed change of street name. No persons were in attendance to either support or object to this matter.
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
WHEREAS Notice has been given as required by Section 210, Subsection 111 of The Municipal Act, R. S. O. 1990, Chapter M. 45 with respect to a proposed by-law to change the street name of the east-west segment of Anderson Avenue on Plan of subdivision M-1793, designated as Part 1, Plan 65R-24971, to Bur Oak Avenue;
AND WHEREAS no person has claimed that he/she would be adversely affected by the by-law or has applied to be heard;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law be enacted later in the meeting to change the street name of the east-west segment of Anderson Avenue on Plan of subdivision M-1793, designated as Part 1, Plan 65R-24971, to Bur Oak Avenue.
(By-law 2002-188)
CARRIED
Council inquired whether any persons were in attendance to either support or object to the stopping up and closing of this original road allowance. No persons were in attendance to either support or object to this matter.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
WHEREAS a notice to stop up and close and offer for sale to abutting property owners a portion of Old 14th Avenue, has been published in accordance with the requirements of The Municipal Act;
AND WHEREAS no persons have objected thereto this date;
THEREFORE BE
IT RESOLVED that a By-law to stop up and close a portion of Old 14th Avenue,
more particularly described as Part of the original road allowance between Lots
5 and 6, Concession 7,designated as Parts 1 and 2 on Plan of Survey 65R-25093,
Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York be considered by Council later
in the meeting.
(By-law 2002-189)
CARRIED
NOTICES OF PROPOSED SALE
TOWN OF MARKHAM
PROPOSED SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY
(Pursuant to By-law 178-96)
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
That the notice of sale for the Town owned GO Langstaff Parking Lot along the north side of Langstaff Road East, comprised of approximately 0.44 acres, being Part of Lot 36, Concession 1, be confirmed.
(Clause 3, Report No. 43, 2002)
CARRIED
Council consented to separate By-law 2002-206
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That By-laws 2002-179 to 2002-205 be given three readings and enacted.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That By-law 2002-206 be given three readings and enacted.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
That the meeting do adjourn.
CARRIED
Council adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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TOWN CLERK MAYOR
(Signed)