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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES

September 13, 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Council Chamber

Meeting No. 20

All Members of Council

Development Services                                               Economic Development

Chair:                      Regional Councillor Jim Jones                                Chair:                      Councillor Carolina Moretti

Vice-Chair:              Councillor Don Hamilton                                       Vice-Chair:              Councillor Alex Chiu

                                                                                                                Transportation Issues

                                                                                                                Chair:                      Regional Councillor Gord Landon

                                                                                                                Vice-Chair:              Councillor Alan Ho

 

PART B

Report Agenda

9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber

 

Attendance

Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Regional Councillor Joe Li

Councillor Valerie Burke

Councillor Howard Shore

Councillor Don Hamilton

Councillor Carolina Moretti

Councillor Alan Ho

Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Councillor Alex Chiu

 

Regrets

Councillor Colin Campbell

 

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community & Fire             Services

Ron Blake, Manager, West District

Alan Brown, Director of Engineering

Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor

Geoff Day, Senior Planner

Scott Heaslip, Senior Project Coordinator

Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning

Shirley Marsh, Project Manager

Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning and Urban Design

Warren Rupnarain, Accessibility Coordinator

Gary Sellars, Senior Planner

Don Taylor, Manager, Executive Operations

Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator

 

 

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 9:03 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.  Regional Councillor Gord Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation item, No. 17.

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST – None declared

 

 

 

 

 

1.         PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

 

Kevin Ottaway, Operations Working Supervisor, Operations, 35 years

Alan Brown, Director, Engineering, Engineering, 30 years

Brian Millar, Civic Centre Coordinator, Asset Management, 20 years

Nory Takata, Parks Planner, Operations, 15 years

Carrie Drosis, Cashier, Financial Services, 10 years

Anna Henriques, Senior Project Coordinator, Zoning & Special Projects,

            Planning & Urban Design, 10 years

Stacey-Anne Chin, Asset Management Clerk, Asset Management, 5 years

David Pearce, Manager, Real Property, Legal Services, 5 years

Peter Wong, Application Support Specialist, Information Technology Services, 5 years

Patti Malone, Senior Buyer, Financial Services, 3 years

Daryl Strudwick, Driver Trainer, Operations, 3 years

 

 

 

2.         56 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE
            DEVELOPMENT CHARGES (7.11, 10.0)

            Correspondence  Memo

 

The Committee received a staff memorandum providing background information on this matter.

 

Andy Taylor, CAO, provided an update, advising discussions with the applicant are ongoing and this matter will be brought back to the Committee in two weeks. The Committee noted that there are related Regional and School Board issues as well.

 

Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

1)             That the staff memorandum dated September 7, 2011, regarding Development Charges for 56 Main Street Unionville, be received; and

 

2)             That this matter be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer for continuing discussions with the applicant, and be brought back to Development Services on or about September 27, 2011.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.         EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH
            REQUEST FOR HERITAGE FUNDING (7.0, 16.11)

            Correspondence  Memo 

 

The Committee had correspondence from Ralph Dunham, and a staff memorandum dated September 13, 2011 before them.

 

Ralph Dunham made a deputation requesting $5,000 from the Heritage Property Grant program for the Ebenezer United Church at 5000 Steeles Avenue East. Mr. Dunham explained the restoration work being undertaken and the cost involved.

 

The Committee commended Mr. Dunham and the Church organization for their restoration efforts and for their outstanding community outreach program.

 

Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)             That the correspondence from Ralph Dunham, and the staff memorandum dated September 13, 2011 be received; and

 

2)             That the deputation by Ralph Dunham regarding Heritage funding support for Ebenezer United Church be received; and

 

3)             That the request by the Ebenezer United Church at 5000 Steeles Avenue West, for  a Five Thousand Dollar ($5,000) grant from the Designated Heritage Property Grant Program be approved in principle, subject to staff confirming the amount of unused grant money available from the 2010 Designated Heritage Property Grant Program, as well as any funds not allocated in 2010 and 2011, and with any shortfall being provided in 2012 from the 2012 program; and further,

 

4)             And that the Mayor be authorized to send a letter of support with respect to the church’s request for funding from Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Community Capital Fund.

 CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 28, 2011, Part A and B (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A and B, held June 28, 2011, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

5.         DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- June 21, 2011 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held June 21, 2011, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

6.         HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - July 13, 2011
            - August 10, 2011 (16.11)

            July 13  August 10 

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho

 

That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held July 13, 2011 and

August 10, 2011, be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 

 

 

7.         MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - June 15, 2011 (16.39)

            Minutes

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho

 

That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held June 15, 2011, be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 


 

8.         E. MANSON INVESTMENTS LTD.
            CRESTGLADE INVESTMENTS, AND
            ZUREIT HOLDINGS LTD.
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
            TO PERMIT COMMERCIAL USES AT
            100 STEELCASE ROAD EAST
            (ZA 10 132126) (10.5)

            Report  Attachment 

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho

 

1)         That the report entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT”, E. Manson Investments Ltd., Crestglade Investments, and Zureit Holdings Ltd., Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit commercial uses at 100 Steelcase Road East, File Number ZA 10 132126”, dated September 13, 2011 be received; and,

 

2)         That a Public Meeting be held to consider the application submitted by E. Manson Investments Ltd., Crestglade Investments, and Zureit Holdings Ltd. to permit commercial uses at 100 Steelcase Road East; and further,

 

3)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

9.         STARGRANDE CUSTOM HOMES CORP.
            REZONING AND SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS
            TO PERMIT A TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
            AT 6330 16TH AVENUE (NORTH-EAST CORNER
            OF 16TH AVENUE AND WILLIAMSON ROAD)
            (ZA 11 119446 & SC 11 119447) (10.5, 10.6)

            Report  Attachment 

 

The Committee requested elevations be provided at the Public Meeting.

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho

 

1)         That the report dated September 13, 2011 titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Stargrande Custom Homes Corp., Rezoning and site plan applications to permit a townhouse development at 6330 16th Avenue (north-east corner of 16th Avenue and Williamson Road), File Nos: ZA 11 119446 & SC 11 119447”, be received; and,

 


 

2)         That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by Stargrande Custom Homes Corp. for rezoning and site plan approval to permit a townhouse development at 6330 16th Avenue; and further,

 

3)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

10.       MARKHAM FREE METHODIST CHURCH
            22 ESNA PARK DRIVE
            APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            TO PERMIT A PLACE OF WORSHIP IN AN
            EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
            (ZA 11 117540) (10.5)

            Report  Attachment 

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho

 

1)         That the report dated September 13, 2011, titled “INFORMATION REPORT, Markham Free Methodist Church, 22 Esna Park Dive, Application for zoning    by-law amendment to permit a place of worship in an existing industrial building, File No: ZA 11 117540” be received; and,

 

2)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

 

11.       GLENN & CHERYL HARRINGTON
            ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT
            A BUSINESS OFFICE ON THE SUBJECT LANDS
            (6882 14TH AVENUE)
            (ZA 11 116392) (10.5)

            Report  Attachment 

 

Staff responded to questions from the Committee regarding Zoning and Secondary Plan requirements.


 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho

 

1)         That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Glenn & Cheryl Harrington, Zoning Amendment to permit a business office use within the existing residential dwelling at 6882 14th Avenue, File No. ZA 11 116392,” dated September 13, 2011 be received; and,

 

2)         That a Public Meeting be held to consider the Zoning Amendment application submitted by Glenn & Cheryl Harrington, to permit a business office use, as defined in By-law 177-96, as amended, on the subject lands; and further,

 

3)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

 

12.       IBM CANADA LIMITED
            8200 WARDEN AVENUE
            APPLICATION TO EXTEND A TEMPORARY
            USE BY-LAW PERMITTING A
            TEMPORARY PARKING LOT
            (ZA 11 116660) (10.5)

            Report  Attachment 

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho

 

1)         That a Public Meeting be scheduled to consider the zoning application (ZA 11 116660) by IBM Canada Limited to extend the Temporary Use By-law permitting the temporary surface parking lot at 8200 Warden Avenue for an additional three years; and,

 

2)         That the expanded notice procedures for applications in Markham Centre not be applied to this application; and further,

 

3)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 


 

13.       ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN GUIDELINES
            FINAL REPORT (10.0)

            Presentation  Report  Appendix A 

 

Shirley Marsh, Project Manager, and Warren Rupnarain, Accessibility Coordinator, gave a brief introduction to Markham’s Accessibility Design Guidelines.

 

Shane Holten, SPH Planning and Consulting, provided an in-depth presentation on the Accessibility Design Guidelines.

 

The Committee discussed the effectiveness of the guidelines and the importance of enhancing public awareness. Staff and the consultant responded to questions regarding gas station challenges, the inclusion of trails, customer service regulations, colour contrast measures to assist the visually impaired, and audible pedestrian crossings. Staff was requested to review the accessibility of the microphones in the Council Chamber.

 

The Committee thanked staff and the consultant for their work on this issue.

 

Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho

 

1)         That the staff report and presentation titled Accessibility Design Guidelines, Final Report, dated June 21,  2011, be received; and,

 

2)         That the Accessibility Design Guidelines, Final Report June 2011, be approved by Council; and,

 

3)         That the Accessibility Design Guidelines be integrated and coordinated with other Town policies, regulations, manuals, and design guidelines as appropriate; and,

 

4)         That staff continue to inform and work with Council, staff, developers, consultants, the community and others to implement the Accessibility Design Guidelines; and,

 

5)         That staff may revise the Accessibility Design Guidelines from time to time as necessary; and further,

 

6)         That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 


 

14.       FUNG LOY KOK INSTITUTE OF TAOISM
            378 STEELES AVENUE EAST
            WEST OF LAURELEAF ROAD
            APPLICATIONS FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT A PLACE OF WORSHIP
            (ZA 08 125376 AND SC 07 125397) (10.5, 10.6)

            Report  Figures  App A  App B  App C  App D  Correspondence

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, gave a brief explanation of the proposal and the public consultation that has taken place. Mr. Baird reviewed the staff recommendation and the provisions of the draft by-law that would address the concerns for the use and the site.

 

Toinette Bezant, representing the Bayview Glen Residents Association, spoke in opposition to the proposal with respect to the built form design, massing, the impact on the residential streetscape, lot coverage, the use of reinforced grass for a portion of the parking area, the precedent of establishing the use within a residential area, the potential subordinate use of the facility, the qualification of the use as a religious facility by the Canada Revenue Agency, and potential zoning compliance issues at another Fung Loy Kok site in Markham.

 

Adam Brown, Solicitor, and Bridgett Schim, Architect, were in attendance representing the applicant. Mr. Brown noted that the approval process has taken three years to date, and the applicant has worked with the Town to resolve issues. The built form, with parking beneath the building, addresses the parking supply to avoid overflow off-site parking. Site plan and elevation drawings were displayed, illustrating the existing building compared to the proposed building, which has a smaller footprint and is comparable to surrounding buildings. The significant landscaping, green roof, and the location of other institutions in proximity to residential areas were noted.

 

Mr. Brown advised that the City of Toronto and Markham have signed off on engineering issues, and Toronto has no objection to the proposal and the location. The by-law will limit the use to religious and accessory uses, as reviewed by Markham’s legal department. Mr. Brown stated that there are no outstanding zoning by-law charges at the Dickson Hill facility. He summarized that he considers this to be a modest proposal that has addressed all issues identified.

 

Louis Koutsaris, neighbouring property owner, displayed drawings of nearby residential developments and discussed compatibility issues, the impacts from the parking areas on adjacent properties, and the potential frequency of major events at the facility.

 

The Committee discussed the traffic flow on Lauraleaf Road and the effect of any overflow parking on surrounding streets. Staff reviewed the conclusions of the traffic and parking studies and advised that the Town’s current, updated parking standards are being complied with. Discussions included the description of the accessory uses, and the By-law Enforcement investigation of the Dickson Hill facility.

 

The Committee resolved to go in-camera to discuss confidential legal matters regarding by-law enforcement at 10:32 AM.

 

IN-CAMERA MATTER (2.0, 10.5, 10.6)  

 

Moved by: Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by: Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (e)  of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following confidential matter:

 

1)         Litigation or potential litigation

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the Committee rise from the in-camera session (11:34 AM).

CARRIED

 

The Committee requested the applicant work with the Town to find a suitable alternate location for this proposal in the Thornhill area, and agreed to defer this matter for two weeks to allow the applicant to consider the request. Mr. Brown suggested the commitment to the subject site was substantial, but he agreed to discuss the matter with the applicant.

 

Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Seconded by: Councillor Valerie Burke

 

1)         That the deputations by Toinette Bezant and Louis Koutsaris regarding the application by Fung Loy Kok Institute at 378 Steeles Avenue East be received; and,

 

2)         That the correspondence from residents regarding the proposal by Fung Loy Kok be received:

a)         V. Wong

b)         Peter Yung

c)         Chau Sheung Wong & Mei Ling Wong

d)         Petition against development (standard letter - 17 received)

e)         Petition against development (standard letter - 71 received)

f)          Toinett Bezant, on behalf of Bayview Glen Residents Association; and,

 

3)         That the Staff report entitled “Recommendation Report, Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism, 378 Steeles Avenue East, West of Laureleaf Road, Applications for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval to permit a place of worship”, be received; and,


 

5)                 That the application submitted by Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism to amend Zoning By-law 1767, as amended, be deferred to September 27, 2011, to allow the applicant to consider working with the Town to find a suitable alternate location; and further,

 

6)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

 

15.       ZOOM ZOOM STORAGE (RODICK) INC.
            800 RODICK ROAD
            APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT A
            SELF-STORAGE WAREHOUSE
            (ZA: 08 126867 AND SC 08 125722) (10.5, 10.6)

            Report  Attachment 

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho

 

1)         That the staff report dated September 13, 2011 entitled “Recommendation Report, Zoom Zoom Storage (Rodick) Inc., Applications for zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval to permit a self-storage warehouse,” be received; and,

 

2)         That the zoning amendment application (ZA 08 126867) be approved and the draft implementing zoning by-law amendment attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted; and,

 

3)         That the application for site plan approval be endorsed, in principle; and,

 

4)         That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning or designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement (Site Plan Approval is issued only when the Director has signed the site plan “approved”), when the following condition has been met: 

·        The Owner has entered into a site plan agreement with the Town containing all standard and special provisions and requirements of the Town and public agencies and the conditions outlined in Schedule ‘A’ to the September 13, 2011 staff report; and further,

 

5)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 


 

 

16.       KING DAVID INC. AND MONARCH DEVELOPMENTS
             – GARDEN COURT
            APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
            OF AN 88 UNIT CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
            AND 4 STOREY 186 UNIT CONDOMINIUM APARTMENT BUILDING
            10350 WOODBINE AVENUE
            (
ZA 10 130576, SC 11 110282 & SC 11 117381) (10.5, 10.6)

            Report  Figures  Appendix C  Appendix D 

 

Mark Resnick, representing Monarch Corporation, displayed elevations and site plans, and responded to questions from the Committee regarding parking and urban design matters.

 

Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the report dated September 13, 2011, entitled “Recommendation Report King David Inc. and Monarch Developments - Garden Court - Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval for the development of an 88 unit condominium townhouse development and 4 storey 186 unit condominium apartment building - 10350 Woodbine Avenue File No’s: ZA 10 130576, SC 11 110282 & SC 11 117381” be received; and,

 

2)         That the record of the public meeting held on May 24, 2011, relating to the applications for Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan by King David Inc. and Monarch Developments, 10350 Woodbine Avenue - Cathedral Community, be received; and,

 

3)         That Site Plan Approval for an 88 unit condominium townhouse development and 4 storey condominium apartment building be delegated to Staff for endorsement subject to conditions of site plan approval as identified in Appendices ‘A’ and ‘B’ to this report; and,

 

4)         That the draft amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87, as amended and 177-96, as amended, attached to this report as Appendices ‘C’ and ‘D’ be finalized and enacted; and,

 

5)         That servicing allocation for an 88 unit condominium townhouse development and 4 storey 186 unit condominium apartment building (670.4 pop.) be granted to the subject lands from the total allocation for the Cathedral Community, assigned in accordance with the January 18, 2011 report on servicing allocation; and,

 

6)         That the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,

 

7)         That the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development; and,


 

8)         That the site plan approval will lapse after a period of three years commencing on the date of issuance of the site plan endorsement, in the event that a site plan agreement is not executed within that period; and further,

 

9)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

 

17.       HIGHWAY 7 STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
            FROM VERCLAIRE GATE TO SCIBERRAS ROAD (10.0)

            Report  Attachment A  Attachment B 

 

The Committee discussed a concern regarding incorporation of bike lanes into the detailed design and supported convening a meeting with Regional, Town, and community representatives to discuss this matter further.

 

Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

1)         That the staff report entitled “Highway 7 Streetscape Improvements from Verclaire Gate to Sciberras Road be received; and,

 

2)         That the streetscape concept for Highway 7 widening from Verclaire Gate to Sciberras Road as outlined in this report be endorsed; and,

 

3)         That staff be authorized to submit an application to the Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program offered by the Region of York for the installation of enhanced streetscaping for Highway 7 from Verclaire Gate to Sciberras Road; and,

 

4)         That a 2011 capital budget be created in the amount of $3,500,000, funded $1,750,000 (50%) from the Development Charges Town Wide Hard Reserve and $1,750,000 (50%) from the Region of York Streetscape Partnership Program; and,

 

5)         That staff report back with a revised budget structure should the Region’s funding be approved by the Region at a different amount less than $1,750,000 or 50%; and,

 

6)         That the Director of Engineering and the Director of Planning and Urban Design be authorized to finalize any future revisions to the streetscape plans; and,

 

7)         That staff report back in 2012 on the enhanced streetscaping for Highway 7 from Town Centre Boulevard to Verclaire Gate for the 2013 Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program with the Region of York; and,

 

8)         That the Region of York be requested to work with Town staff and Council, and CPAC representatives to finalize the details of the dedicated bike lane on Highway 7 (Warden Avenue to Sciberras Road) for inclusion into their detailed design and construction tender; and further,

 

9)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

That the Region of York be requested to meet with Town staff, members of Markham Council, representatives from the municipalities of Vaughan and Richmond Hill, and members of the biking community with respect to the overall plan for bike lanes in the Region.

CARRIED

 

 

 

18.       OAK RIDGES MORAINE FOUNDATION (10.0)

            Correspondence

 

The Committee supported the initiative of the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation, and requested that the letter to be sent to the Premier of Ontario, be copied to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council.

 

Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke

Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

That the correspondence from Ms. Kim Gavine, Executive Director, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation requesting support for the ongoing work of the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation by way of resolution and/or letter, be received; and,

 

Whereas the Oak Ridges Moraine crossed 32 municipalities together identified as key implementing agencies for the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and its performance review for 2015; and,

 

Whereas the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation has performed its role as strategic hub for the important headwaters recovery efforts of municipalities on the Oak Ridges Moraine; and,

 

Whereas based on its initial investment of $15 million, the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation has efficiently granted $14.1 million to 177 projects on the Oak Ridges Moraine delivering:

-         1,000 acres of conservation lands restored through stewardship projects such as tree planting, wetland creation, habitat management, prairie restoration and stream restoration

-         5,582 acres of conservation lands protected through acquisition, donation and conservation easements

-         75 km of new trail created resulting in the completion of a continuous east/west recreation trail known as the Oak Ridges Trail

-         More than 7,500 school children being educated about the importance of the Oak Ridges Moraine, particularly relating to drinking water

-         Knowledge gaps being filed by research undertaken on the Oak Ridges Moraine, and,

 

Whereas initial investment has been successfully expended by the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation with leverage of $35.8 million in funds resulting in $50 million worth of essential headwaters recovery on the Oak Ridges Moraine; and,

 

Whereas requests for renewed investment from the Province of Ontario have been ignored to-date with closure looming for the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation and termination of its mission for headwaters recovery on the Moraine;

 

Therefore Be It Resolved:

 

1)         That the Town of Markham urge the Provincial Government to renew investment in the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation in a significant amount, to continue to lead the mission for headwaters recovery on the Oak Ridges Moraine; and,

 

2)         That a letter of support be sent to the Premier of Ontario from the Mayor, on behalf of the Town of Markham, conveying this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

19.       “SUN YAT-SEN” STREET NAME (10.14)

            Report

 

Regional Councillor Joe Li submitted a request regarding the assignment of the street name “Sun Yat-Sen”, which name was previously approved for use in the Town. The Committee agreed to refer this request to staff.

 

Moved by: Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho

 

That the submission by Regional Councillor Joe Li regarding the assignment of the street name “Sun Yat-Sen” be received and referred to staff.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 12:55 PM.

 

 

 

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