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1 APPENDIX "A" CITY OF VAUGHAN REPORT NO. 41 OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE For consideration by the Council of the City of Vaughan on May 26, 2003 The Committee of the Whole met at 1:06 p.m., on May 20, Present: Councillor Bernie Di Vona, Chair Mayor Michael Di Biase Regional Councillor Joyce Frustaglio Regional Councillor Gino Rosati Councillor Mario F. Ferri Councillor Linda D. Jackson Councillor Susan Kadis Councillor Mario G. Racco The following items were dealt with: 1 SONOMA BOULEVARD PROPOSED 40 KM/HR SPEED LIMIT report of Councillor Jackson, dated May 20, 2003: Councillor Linda D. Jackson recommends: THAT the speed limit on Sonoma Boulevard be reduced to 40km/hr. between Islington Avenue and Napa Valley Avenue, and THAT staff proceed immediately with installation of appropriate signage. 2 CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN 1) That the recommendation contained in the following report of Regional Councillor Rosati, dated May 20, 2003, be approved; and 2) That Regional Councillor Rosati and the Director of Community Planning, be appointed to attend the CPTED course. 1

2 Regional Councillor Rosati recommends: WHEREAS crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) is a proven set of design principles that are internationally recognized and used by designers, security professionals, the development community and others to reduce fear and incidence of crime as well as improve the quality of life; and WHEREAS CPTED principles are versatile and cost effective when applied at the design stage and have been adopted by many North American municipalities; and WHEREAS a CPTED course is being offered by the York Regional Police on June 23 27, 2003; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Vaughan request that a City staff member and a member of Council attend the CPTED course; and Directs the Commissioner of Planning to report back on a process to develop guidelines and standards to achieve crime prevention through environmental design. 3 GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR LIGHTING ON NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES report of Regional Councillor Rosati, dated May 20, 2003: Regional Councillor Rosati recommends: WHEREAS the effects of lighting from non-residential properties is a concern to abutting residents and also effects the overall quality of the neighbourhood; and WHEREAS the Department of Engineering and Public Works will be hiring a lighting consultant to prepare lighting standards to provide guidance on such things as size, direction and appropriate levels of illumination for non-residential development; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Vaughan direct the Commissioners of Planning and Engineering and Public Works to report back on guidelines and standards for appropriate levels, sizes and types of lighting including qualitative aspects such as lighting that enhances the building and site design, provides a positive ambience at a pedestrian scale and the coordination of on-site lighting with streetscape lighting, where applicable. 4 ADOPT-A-BED PILOT PROJECT 1) That the recommendation contained in the following report of the Commissioner of Community Services, dated May 20, 2003, be approved, subject to replacing the phrase Ward 2 in Clause 3 with the phrase all Wards ; and 2) That the Adopt-a-Bed pilot project be at no cost to the City. 2

3 The Commissioner of Community Services, in consultation with the Executive Director of Buildings, Facilities and Parks, and the Director of Parks recommends: 1. That a pilot Adopt-a-Bed horticultural program be presented to the business community of Vaughan for their involvement during the 2003 and 2004 growing season; and, 2. That this pilot project be presented as part of the Communities in Bloom program and that Parks Operations staff continue to co-ordinate the maintenance of these beds and that Economic & Technology Development and Corporate Communications staff contact and encourage local businesses to participate and sponsor this program; and, 3. That selected existing beds, islands and/or corners be identified in Ward 2 for use in a 2003 pilot project of the Adopt-a-Bed corporate partnership programme. 5 FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS- APPOINTMENT OF A FESTIVAL AD HOC COMMITTEE 1) That the recommendation contained in the following report of the Director of Recreation and Culture, dated May 20, 2003, be approved; and 2) That Councillor Kadis be appointed to the Festival of the Arts ad hoc committee. The Director of Recreation and Culture, in consultation with the Heritage Coordinator, recommend that: Council appoints one or more of its members to sit on the Festival of the Arts ad hoc committee; and, Staff solicits former Arts and Culture Committee members and other community members for appointment to the Festival of the Arts ad hoc committee; and, Staff advertise in local newspapers to seek out interested individuals to sit on the Festival of the Arts ad hoc committee. 6 VAUGHAN KINGS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION report of the Director of Recreation and Culture, dated May 20, 2003: The Director of Recreation and Culture, in consultation with the Administrative Manager, recommends that this report on the status of the Vaughan Kings Hockey Association and related ice matters be received for information. 3

4 7 POSSIBLE TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES KING HIGH DRIVE, LAWRIE ROAD AND CONCORD ROAD 1) That the recommendation contained in the following report of the Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works, dated May 20, 2003, be approved, subject to deleting the phrase should Council wish, in Clause 2 of the recommendation; 2) That 4 to 6 speed humps be installed in the area, and that they be constructed with patterned coloured concrete and asphalt, the locations to be determined by staff; 3) That staff investigate parking prohibition in specific areas, the locations to be determined by staff; 4) That the Revised Neighbourhood Traffic Committee Policy not apply to the Thornhill Neighbourhood Traffic Committee, as the Committee was established prior to the adoption of the Revised Policy; and 5) That the deputation of Mr. Maxim Zavet, Beverly Glen Ratepayers Association, 77 King High Drive, Thornhill, L4J 3N2, be received. The Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works recommends: 1. That this report be received for information; and 2. That should Council wish, painted road narrowings be installed along King High Drive, Lawrie Road or Concord Road as part of the City s 2003 Pavement Marking Contract, and that staff monitor these streets should they be installed to determine if any additional measures are necessary. 8 HOLY JUBILEE CATHOLIC SCHOOL PROPOSED SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS report of the Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works, dated May 20, 2003: The Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works recommends: 1. That a school crossing guard be relocated from Cranston Park Avenue and Issac Murray Avenue, north side of intersection, to Issac Murray Avenue and Royal Ridge Crescent (East), west side of intersection; and 2. That school crossing guards be implemented for the start of the 2003/2004 school year at the following two locations: Drummond Drive and Montieth Crescent, west side of intersection; and Drummond Drive and St. Joan of Arc Avenue, east side of intersection. 4

5 9 CHANCELLOR DRIVE AND CLOVER LEAF STREET PROPOSED ALLWAY STOP CONTROL report of the Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works, dated May 20, 2003: The Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works recommends: That an allway stop control not be installed at the intersection of Chancellor Drive and Clover Leaf Street. 10 AWARD OF TENDER - T RIVERMEDE ROAD - WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT AND ROAD REHABILITATION report of the Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works, dated May 20, 2003: The Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works in consultation with the Director of Purchasing Services recommends: That Tender T for the replacement of watermain on Rivermede Road from Keele Street to Bowes Road and road rehabilitation from Keele Street to Highway No.7 be brought forward to Council. 11 KLEINBURG BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA (KBIA) 2003 BUDGET report of the Director of Finance, dated May 20, 2003: The Director of Finance, in consultation with the Manager of Property Tax & Assessment recommends: That in accordance with the request from the Board of Management of the Kleinburg Business Improvement Area (KBIA), Council approve the KBIA proposed budget in the amount of $8, PROPERTY ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION APPEALS report of the Director of Finance, dated May 20, 2003: The Director of Finance, in consultation with the Manager of Property Tax & Assessment recommends: 5

6 That Council approve the list of assessment and/or taxation appeals launched by Finance staff, for the 2003 taxation year. 13 REQUEST FOR FENCE HEIGHT EXEMPTION 6 FREEMONT STREET 1) That this matter be referred to the Council meeting of May 26, 2003, to allow an opportunity for the Local Councillor to meet with the affected parties to resolve the issue; 2) That the following deputations and written submission be received: a) Ms. Leslie Ridge, applicant, 6 Freemont Street, Concord, L4K 5J4, photograph, and written submission of Pat Dawson, Application s Expediter, Building Department, City of Vaughan, dated February 28, 2003; and b) Mr. Paolo Magno, 10 Freemont Street, Concord, L4K 5J4. The City Clerk in consultation with Director of Legal Services recommends: That direction be provided on this matter. 14 STREET NAME APPROVAL FAIRBROOK DEVELOPMENTS INC. FILE 19T-02V05 (Deferred from the Council Meeting of April 14, 2003) 1) That the recommendation contained in the following report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated May 20, 2003, be approved; and 2) That the memorandum from the Director of Community Planning, dated May 9, 2003, be received. Council, at its meeting of April 14, 2003, adopted the following: 1) That this matter be deferred to permit a community meeting between the Ward 1 Sub- Committee, the applicant and local residents; and 2) That the following written submissions and petition be received: a) Mr. Mike Harvey, 110 Waterside Crescent, Maple, L6A 1V2, dated April 10, 2003; b) Mr. and Mrs. Fabbro, 105 Waterside Crescent, Maple, L6A 1V2, dated April 10, 2003; c) Mr. Angelo DiNardo, Maple-Sherwood Ratepayers Association, 182 Greenock Drive, Maple, L6A 1V1, dated April 14, 2003; and 6

7 d) Petition submitted by area residents. Committee of the Whole, at its meeting of April 7, 2003, recommended the following: 1) That the recommendation contained in the following report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated April 7, 2003, be approved subject to replacing the name of Street A from Waterside Crescent to Dodaro Court ; 2) That the deputation of Ms. Rosemary Humphries, on behalf of the applicant, be received; and 3) That the written submission of Mr. and Mrs. L. Fabbro, 105 Waterside Crescent, Maple, L6A 1V2, dated April 10, 2003, be received. Report of the Commissioner of Planning THAT the following street names be submitted for approval: STREET Street A Street B PROPOSED NAME Waterside Crescent (existing) Bute Court (existing) 15 STREET NAME APPROVAL THE ESTATE OF RAFFAELE DISERA FILE: 19T report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated May 20, 2003: THAT the following street names be submitted for approval: STREET Street A PROPOSED NAME Disera Drive 7

8 16 STREET NAME APPROVAL DUFFERIN CONTWO INVESTMENTS LIMITED PHASE 2 FILE: 19T report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated May 20, 2003: THAT the following street names be submitted for approval: STREET Street A Street B Street C Street D Street E Street F Street G PROPOSED NAME Pantano Drive Rivington Avenue Redmond Drive Spring Arbour Road Landwood Avenue Westolivia Trail Pleasant Ridge Avenue (existing) 17 SITE DEVELOPMENT FILE DA COBI CONTRACTING LTD. 1) That this matter be referred to the Council meeting of May 26, 2003, to give the applicant an opportunity to submit an alternative design for the building; 2) That the deputation of Mr. Wes Surdyka, Wes Surdyka Architect, 3645 Keele Street, Suite 108, Toronto, M3Y 1M8, on behalf of the applicant, be received; and 3) That the colour renderings, submitted by the applicant, be received. THAT the building elevations for Site Development Application DA (Cobi Contracting Ltd.) BE APPROVED. 8

9 18 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FILE Z SITE DEVELOPMENT FILE DA ROWN PINE INVESTMENTS INC. REPORT #P report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated May 20, 2003: 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment File Z and Site Development File DA (Rown Pine Investments Inc.) BE APPROVED, subject to the following: a) that the Implementing by-law: i) Provide exceptions to implement the site plan, as follows: - minimum parking requirement shall be 280 spaces - one loading space abutting a street shall be permitted - any other exceptions required to facilitate the site development application ii) remove the (H) Holding Symbol from the subject lands. b) that prior to the registration of the site plan agreement: i) the final site plan and elevations shall be approved by the Commissioner of Planning; ii) iii) iv) the final grading and servicing shall be to the satisfaction of the City Engineering Department; the final landscaping plan and cost estimate, including buffering and fencing, shall be approved by the Urban Design Department; the requirements of Vaughan Hydro and Fire Department shall be satisfied; v) the implementing by-law shall be in full force and effect; and vi) the Region of York, if required, shall approve the final site plan and any improvement to the existing access on Pine Valley Drive. 2. The site development agreement contain the following provisions: a) the owner shall pay to Vaughan by way of certified cheque, cash-in-lieu of the dedication of parkland equivalent to 2% of the value of the subject lands, prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, in accordance with Section 42 of the Planning Act. The Owner shall submit an appraisal of the subject lands prepared by an accredited appraiser for approval by the Vaughan Legal Department, Real Estate Division, and the approved appraisal shall form the basis of the cash-in-lieu payment; and b) that all garbage and recycling storage be located internally until ready to be picked up. 9

10 19 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FILE Z RUTH REID REPORT #P ) That the recommendation contained in the following report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated May 20, 2003, be approved; and 2) That the deputation of Mr. Robert Klein, Kleinburg & Area Ratepayers Association, 8 Daleview Court, Kleinburg, L0J 1C0, be received. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z (Ruth Reid) BE APPROVED to permit a photo studio use, subject to the following: a) that prior to enactment of the by-law: i) the required site plan application shall be approved by Council; and ii) the conditions of conveyance of the road widening shall be satisfied, to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department. 20 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FILE Z SITE DEVELOPMENT FILE DA VILLATTA GARDENS INC. REPORT #P ) That the recommendation contained in the following report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated May 20, 2003, be approved; and 2) That the following deputations be received: a) Mr. Frank Greco, representing the applicant; and b) Mr. Robert Klein, Kleinburg & Area Ratepayers Association, 8 Daleview Court, Kleinburg, L0J 1C0. 1. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment application Z (Villatta Gardens Inc.) BE APPROVED, subject to the following: a) That the zoning by-law: i) permit 7 residential units in the C1 Restricted Commercial Zone; 10

11 ii) iii) restrict the 3 ground floor residential units to the rear of the building as indicated on the site plan; and, provide exceptions to implement the approved site plan. 2. THAT Site Development application DA (Villatta Gardens Inc.) BE APPROVED, subject to the following: a) That prior to the execution of the site plan agreement: i) the final site plan and building elevations shall be approved by the Commissioner of Planning; ii) iii) iv) the grading plan and parking study shall be approved by the Engineering Department; the landscape plan shall be approved by the Urban Design Department; and, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority provide their approval. 3. NOW THEREFORE BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT Site Development Application DA (Villatta Gardens Inc.), be allocated sewage capacity from the Kleinburg Water Pollution Control Plant and water capacity from the Kleinburg-Nashville Community Water System of the York Water Supply System, for a total of 7 residential apartment units or an equivalent of 18 persons, following the execution of a site plan agreement to the satisfaction of the City. 21 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FILE Z ONTARIO LTD. REPORT # P report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated May 20, 2003: THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z ( Ontario Ltd.) BE APPROVED, to permit a Regulated Health Professional Use, restricted to one practitioner in Unit #20D, and to recognize a minimum of 135 on-site parking spaces. 22 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FILE Z BUDHI HANDOJO REPORT #P ) That Zoning Amendment Application Z (Budhi Handojo) be approved to permit a pet grooming establishment with the overnight boarding of dogs, for a temporary period of 3 years, including the outdoor pen area, and that no outside display or storage be permitted on the subject lands; 11

12 2) That the following report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated May 20, 2003, be received; and 3) That the deputation of Ms. Cheryl Lintzeris, Holiday Pet Care, 8234 Yonge Street, Thornhill, L4J 2K1, representing the applicant, be received. 1. THAT Zoning Amendment Application Z (Budhi Handojo) BE APPROVED, to permit a pet grooming establishment with the overnight boarding of dogs, subject to the removal of the outdoor pen area, and that no outside display or storage be permitted on the subject lands. 23 SITE DEVELOPMENT FILE DA YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated May 20, 2003: THAT Site Development Application DA (York Region District School Board) BE APPROVED, subject to the following: i) the final site plan and elevations shall be approved by the Commissioner of Planning; ii) iii) the final site servicing and grading plans, stormwater management report, and access and on-site vehicular circulation, shall be approved by the Engineering Department; the final landscape plan and landscape cost estimate shall be approved by the Urban Design Department; and v) all Hydro Vaughan Distribution Inc. requirements shall be met. 24 SITE DEVELOPMENT FILE DA ONTARIO LIMITED/HELENA DEAN report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated May 20, 2003: THAT Site Development Application DA ( Ontario Limited/Helena Dean) BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to registration of a site development agreement: 12

13 a) the final site plan shall be approved by the Commissioner of Planning; b) the signage and landscaping shall be approved by the Urban Design Department; and c) the Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments be in full force and effect. 25 SITE DEVELOPMENT FILE DA YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 1) That the recommendation contained in the following report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated May 20, 2003, be approved; and 2) That the deputation of Mr. Domenic Battistel, on behalf of the applicant, be received. THAT Site Development Application DA (York Region District School Board) BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: 1. The final site plan and building elevations shall be approved by the Commissioner of Planning. 2. The final site servicing and grading plans, stormwater management report, and access and on-site vehicular circulation shall be approved by the Engineering Department. 3. All hydro requirements shall be fulfilled to the satisfaction of Hydro Vaughan Distribution Inc. 4. The final landscape plan and detailed landscape cost estimate shall be approved by the Urban Design Department. 26 SITE DEVELOPMENT FILE DA FIRST VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS LIMITED 1) That this matter be referred to the Council meeting of May 26, 2003, to permit the applicant to provide more detailed renderings of the building; and 2) That the deputation of Mr. Mike Tucci, on behalf of the applicant, be received; and 3) That the colour renderings, submitted by the applicant, be received. THAT Site Development Application DA (First Vaughan Investments Limited) BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: 13

14 1. That prior to the execution of the site plan application: a) the final site plan and building elevations shall be approved by the Commissioner of Planning; b) the final landscape plan and detailed landscape cost estimate shall be approved by the Urban Design Department; c) the final site grading and servicing plan and storm water management report, and access and on-site circulation shall be approved by the Engineering Department; d) the requirements of Hydro Vaughan Distribution Inc. shall be satisfied; e) the requirements of the Ministry of Transportation Ontario shall be satisfied; and f) the required variance from the Committee of Adjustment for a reduced number of loading spaces shall be final and binding. 2. That the site plan agreement contain the following provision: a) The Owner shall pay to the City by way of certified cheque, cash-in-lieu of the dedication of parkland equivalent to 2% of the value of the subject lands, prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, in accordance with Section 51 of the Planning Act and City of Vaughan Policy. The Owner shall submit an appraisal of the subject lands prepared by an accredited appraiser for approval by the Vaughan Legal Department, Real Estate Division, and the approved appraisal shall form the basis of the cash-inlieu payment. 27 OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT FILE OP ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FILE Z COLGERA SERVICES INC. REPORT #P ) That this matter be referred to a Special Committee of the Whole meeting on June 2, 2003 at 7:00 p.m., to allow public input on this matter; and 2) That the deputation of Mr. Angelo Baldessarra, applicant, be received; and 3) That the written submission of Ms. Elvira Caria, Vellore Woods Ratepayers Association, dated May 20, 2003, be received. 1. THAT Official Plan Amendment File OP (Colgera Services Inc.) BE APPROVED with the appropriate development policies to be included in the Official Plan Amendment. 2. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment File Z (Colgera Services Inc.) BE APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE and that the development standards to be included in the implementing by-law be brought forward for Council s consideration, together with required Site Development Application DA

15 28 ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD HEARING VARIANCE APPLICATION FILE A19/03 FRANK & CONCETTA CONTE The Committee of the Whole recommends that this matter be referred to the Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) meeting of May 20, THAT Council provide direction with respect to the City s position on an appeal of the Committee of Adjustment s refusal of Variance Application A19/03 (Frank & Concetta Conte). 29 KEELE VALLEY CLOSURE PLAN GENERAL PLANNING FILE CITY OF TORONTO 1) That the recommendation contained in the following report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated May 20, 2003, be approved; and 2) That the deputation of Mr. Gaetano Iuorio, 22 Curtiss Court, Maple, L6A 1Y4, be received. The Commissioner of Planning, in consultation with the Maple Valley Implementation Committee, recommends: A. That the draft Closure Plan for the Keele Valley Landfill site as prepared on behalf of the City of Toronto be revised to provide for the following: 1. The preparation of an end use plan, prepared in consultation with Vaughan, designed to achieve the maximum public benefit which would include: a) passive recreational opportunities and facilities such as trails and trail heads; b) provision of significant landscaping including a planting program for shrubs and trees; c) locations for pedestrian access to the site and fencing; d) the sufficiency of soil cover material to adequately support vegetation such as trees and shrubs in addition to the minimal hydro seeding proposed; and e) phasing and implementation of the plan in a coordinated fashion with the other operational requirements of the site. 2. The role of the Keele Valley Liaison Committee to address community concerns and monitoring progress of the closure plan; 3. Provisions in the Closure Program pertaining to the Teston Road purge well system including providing Vaughan with copies of the monitoring reports. 15

16 4. That all buildings to remain on site operated by Toronto shall be used only for the purposes of maintenance and monitoring of the closed landfill; B. The Legal Department provide advice to Council with respect to any implications of exercising the option to acquire the surface rights to KVL for passive recreation purposes and a final determination be made by Council in this regard. That Staff meet with representatives of the City of Toronto and the Ministry of Environment to review issues associated with the draft Closure Plan as defined above. 30 REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FROM THE REGION OF YORK VAUGHAN HOSPITAL STUDY TASK FORCE report of Mayor Di Biase, dated May 20, 2003: Mayor Michael Di Biase recommends that the following resolution be adopted: 1. That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Vaughan requests that the Region of York: a) Support the City s objective of improving the delivery of health-care services in the southwestern portion of York Region; b) Endorse the City s efforts to plan for a new health-care facility to serve the City of Vaughan, and southwestern York Region, through the creation of the Vaughan Hospital Study Task Force; c) Appoint a member of the Region s Senior Management Group to assist the Vaughan Hospital Study Task Force through the provision of technical and policy information, from the Regional perspective, and to enhance the lines of communication between the City the Task Force and the Region; d) Provide information, as required, in the preparation of studies initiated by the Task Force and the City, to assess the need for a health-care facility in the City of Vaughan. 2. That this report be forwarded to the Clerk of the Regional Municipality of York and to the members of the Vaughan Hospital Study Task Force for information purposes. 31 BURWICK AVENUE & LANSDOWNE AVENUE 3-WAY STOP CONTROL & NO STOPPING report of Councillor Jackson, dated May 20, 2003: In response to requests from area residents as well as the School Council and administration of Woodbridge Public School, Councillor Linda D. Jackson recommends: 16

17 THAT a three-way stop control be installed at the intersection of Burwick Avenue and Lansdowne Avenue to replace the one-way stop that currently exists northbound on Lansdowne Avenue at Burwick Avenue, and THAT No Stopping signs be installed on the south side of Burwick Avenue, from Woodbridge Public School to Lansdowne Avenue. 32 RESOLUTION REGARDING INCARCERATION OF CRIMINALS CONVICTED OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER IN MINIMUM SECURITY FACILITIES report of Councillor Racco, dated May 20, 2003: Councillor Racco recommends that the following resolution be adopted by Council: WHEREAS there are insufficient controls to prevent criminals convicted of first degree murder from being incarcerated in minimum security facilities; WHEREAS some of these criminals have simply walked away from these institutions to become a serious risk to society as well as a tremendous drain on police resources in seeking out the return of these offenders; WHEREAS the escape of these criminals from these insecure facilities cause serious public alarm; and THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council for the City of Vaughan support the Canadian Association of Police Boards in its efforts to express its concerns to the Solicitor General of Canada about criminals convicted of first degree murder being incarcerated in minimum security facilities, and request that immediate corrective action through changes to corrections policy be taken to prohibit the incarceration of criminals convicted of first degree murder in minimum security facilities. 33 STANDING WATER IN STORM MANAGEMENT PONDS report of Councillor Racco, dated May 20, 2003: Councillor Mario G. Racco recommends that: Staff be directed to investigate and report on the feasibility, need and cost to install fountain equipment in storm water management ponds to reduce the potential of stagnant water providing potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes. 17

18 34 STANDING WATER BY-LAW WEST NILE VIRUS report of the Director of Legal Services, dated May 20, 2003: The Director of Legal Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of Legal and Administrative Services, recommends that a By-law to regulate standing water be enacted. 35 ROAD WATCH PROGRAM report of the Director of Legal Services, dated May 20, 2003: The Director of Legal Services in consultation with the Senior Manager of By-law Enforcement and the Safe City Committee recommends: That a Road Watch Program be established for the City of Vaughan; AND That a Road Watch Committee be established in accordance with the recommendation of the Safe City Committee. AND that a by-law be enacted authorizing execution of a licence agreement with Road Watch Canada Inc. 36 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FILE Z J. WALLACE BEATON REPORT #P ) That this matter be referred to the Council meeting of May 26, 2003, to allow staff to review the information submitted by the applicant; and 2) That the deputation of Mr. Wallace Beaton, 737 Clarence Street, Woodbridge, L4L 1A7, applicant, and written submission, be received. Council, at its meeting of January 27, 2003, adopted the following: That this matter be referred to a future Committee of the Whole meeting in accordance with the written submission of Mr. J. Wallace Beaton, 737 Clarence Street, Woodbridge, L4L 1A7, dated January 15, Report of the Commissioner of Planning dated January 20,

19 THAT Zoning By-law Amendment File Z (J. Wallace Beaton) BE REFUSED. 37 ANTI-LITTERING CAMPAIGN The Committee of the Whole recommends that staff provide a report regarding an anti-littering campaign to the Committee of the Whole (Working Session) meeting of June 10, The foregoing matter was brought to the attention of the Committee by Regional Councillor Frustaglio. 38 PETITION FROM RESIDENTS OF GORDON DRIVE, HURRICANE AVENUE AND FRAN DRIVE WITH RESPECT TO DRAIN BACK-UP The Committee of the Whole recommends that the petition submitted by Councillor Jackson from the residents of Gordon Drive, Hurricane Avenue and Fran Drive, be received, and that this matter be referred to staff for a report to the Committee of the Whole meeting of June 2, The foregoing matter was brought to the attention of the Committee by Councillor Jackson. 39 WATER ON FLAT ROOFS AND THE WEST NILE VIRUS The Committee of the Whole recommends that the Region of York Health Department and the Ministry of Health be requested to look at the issue of the retention of water on flat roofs of industrial buildings in relation to the West Nile Virus. The foregoing matter was brought to the attention of the Committee by Regional Councillor Frustaglio. The Committee of the Whole passed the following resolution: That a closed session of Committee of the Whole be convened for the purpose of discussing the following matters: i) the security of the property of the City or local board; ii) personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees; iii) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; iv) labour relations or employee negotiations; v) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the City or local board; vi) the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and vii) a matter in respect of which Council, boards, Committee or other body has authorized a meeting to be closed under an Act of the Legislature or an Act of Parliament. 19

20 The meeting adjourned at 4:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Councillor Bernie Di Vona, Chair 20

CITY OF VAUGHAN REPORT NO. 40 OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

CITY OF VAUGHAN REPORT NO. 40 OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE For consideration by the Council of the City of Vaughan on September 24, 2007 The Committee of the Whole met at 1:05 p.m., on September 17, 2007.