DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
JUNE 19, 2012,
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Council Chamber
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 A & B
Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Trinela Cane, Commissioner of
Corporate Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering
Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor
Dave Decker, Deputy Fire Chief
Adam Grant, Public Education Officer
Scott Heaslip, Senior Project
Coordinator
Paul Ingham, Director, Operations
Linda Irvine, Manager, Parks and
Open Space Development
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District
Sharon Laing, Director of Human Resources
Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
Gary Sellars, Senior Planner
Bill Snowball, Fire Chief
Robert Tadmore, Coordinator
Geomatics/GIS Advocate
Sandra Tam, Senior Business
Development Officer
Tom Villella, Senior Project
Coordinator
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:02 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Councillor
Carolina Moretti assumed the Chair for Economic Development item, No. 14.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST –
None Declared
1. MARKHAM FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES
CADET PROGRAM (12.2.6)
Fire Chief Bill Snowball introduced
the Markham Fire & Emergency Services CADET Program, established by Public
Education Officers Dave Blizzard and Adam Grant. The Cadet experienced every
role by working side by side with the Markham Fire & Emergency Services
staff for 18 weeks, focusing on the key principles of professionalism and
respect.
Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Councillor Carolina Moretti
congratulated the Cadets, the Fire Department, and the students and teachers at
Pierre Elliott Trudeau School, on behalf of Council.
Plaques were presented to the following recipients:
Matthew
Morrison
Cory
Cochrane
Mathura
Maheswaran
2. UNIONVILLE
SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
- VARLEY VILLAGE INFILL
- December 16, 2010, January 28,
2011
- September 27, 2011, December
2, 2011
- April 11, 2012 and May 29,
2012 (10.0)
Dec.
16 Jan
28 Sept.
27 Dec.
2 Apr.
11 May
29
The Unionville Sub-committee minutes provide
background information for Agenda Item #13, Varley Village Infill.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Unionville Sub-Committee
meetings held December 16, 2010,
January 28, 2011, September 27, 2011, December 2,
2011, April 11, 2012 and May 29, 2012, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
3. NAMING THE LANE EAST OF
MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE
AS KATHLEEN MCKAY LANE (10.14)
Report
Ann Laxton, President of the Unionville Historical
Society, noted a preference for the lane to remain unnamed, and suggested
alternate names such as Robert Harrington, a significant local figure.
Doug Denby spoke of the role of Robert Harrington in
the development of Unionville.
The Committee requested that the Public Information Meeting
be held at the Civic Centre. Staff advised the meeting could be held at a
regular Public Meeting session, in the fall. Staff indicated naming the lane is
helpful for emergency response purposes, and suggested the name Robert
Harrington could be considered for other streets or parks.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the deputations by
Ann Laxton and Doug Denby regarding naming the Lane east of Main
Street Unionville as Kathleen McKay Lane, be received; and,
2) That the report entitled
“Naming the Lane east of Main Street Unionville as Kathleen McKay Lane”, dated
June 19, 2012, be received; and,
3) That Development Services Committee authorize Staff to
initiate the process for naming the lane east of Main Street Unionville,
between Carlton Road and Main Street Unionville, as Kathleen McKay Lane; and,
4) That a public information meeting be scheduled to consider
the naming of the lane east of Main Street Unionville, between Carlton Road and
Main Street Unionville; and,
5) That notification of the public information meeting be
provided in a manner deemed appropriate by the Town Clerk; and,
6) That a draft by-law dealing with the name assignment be prepared for
consideration by Council; and further,
7) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these
resolutions.
CARRIED
4. MARKHAM SUITES NOMINEE INC.
8500 WARDEN AVENUE, MARKHAM
CENTRE
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
(ZA 12 111347) (10.5)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report dated June 19, 2012 titled “Preliminary
Report, Markham Suites Nominee Inc. 8500 Warden Avenue, Markham Centre,
Application for zoning by-law amendment to permit a high density residential
development,” be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be scheduled to consider the
application; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
5. 2012 SECOND QUARTER UPDATE
OF THE STREET NAME RESERVE
LIST (10.14)
Report
R. Tadmore, ext. 6810
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the updated Street
Name Reserve List for the second quarter of 2012, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to
the June 19, 2012 staff report titled ‘2012 Second Quarter Update of the Street
Name Reserve List’, be received.
CARRIED
6. PROPOSED RENAMING OF A ROAD
ON A REGISTERED PLAN
CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY (10.14)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the Town of Markham rename a road on Registered Plan
65M-4314 currently named Roman High Street to Cathedral High Street; and,
2) That the Owner (Crown of Markham Inc.) confirm in writing
that notification of the proposed street name change will be sent to all
affected future third parties; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING OF A
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK IN MARKHAM
CENTRE
BY RULAND PROPERTIES INC.
(6.3)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, explained
the usual park development process of the Town managing the design and
implementation, however there are sometimes opportunities for the developer to
front-end the process, with the oversight of Town staff. This usually allows
for the park to be developed sooner.
The Committee and staff discussed standard practices
and funding for park development.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That
the report dated June 19, 2012 to Development Services Committee, entitled “Design,
Construction and Financing of a Neighborhood Park in Markham Centre by Ruland
Properties Inc.” be
received; and,
2) That
Council approve the request by Ruland Properties Inc. to finance the cost of design,
construction, and contract administration of a neighbourhood park known as
Block 39 on draft plan of subdivision 65M-4060, subject to the following
conditions:
A. That Ruland Properties
Inc. finance the cost
of the design, construction, and contract administration of this park to a
minimum value of $800,000.00 per acre based on 0.74 acres / 0.3 ha of park
which totals approximately $592,000.00 inclusive of all applicable taxes but
exclusive of HST; and,
B. That, subject to compliance
with these terms and conditions, the Town of Markham reimburse Ruland Properties
Inc., up to a maximum
of $592,000.00 plus HST, towards this project from development charges for park
development under the understanding that Ruland Properties Inc. may contribute additional funds
above this amount which will not be reimbursable by the Town, towards the
development of this park; and,
C. That subsequent to collection
of sufficient Development Charges for park development, the Town shall
reimburse Ruland Properties Inc., for invoices paid for approved costs
associated with the design, construction, and contract administration, for
development of this park. No interest on such invoices shall be payable by the
Town. Reimbursement terms are as follows:
a. Ruland Properties Inc. may only invoice the Town for 80% of approved
costs for this park provided that:
i. at least 45 days from the
date of publication of Substantial Performance has transpired;
ii. proof of publication has
been submitted with the invoice;
iii. no liens have been
registered in regard to this contract;
iv. the constructed work has
reached Total Completion to the Town’s satisfaction after which the two year
warranty period shall begin;
v. the landscape architect has
issued to the Town a Total Completion certificate; and,
b. the remaining 20% of Town
approved costs for this park shall be retained by the Town for a minimum of two
years from Total Completion and shall be paid to Ruland
Properties Inc. upon Ruland Properties Inc.
invoicing the Town for
the remaining 20% for this park, provided the following has occurred in the
order listed here:
i. two years has passed from the
date of Total Completion;
ii. that the two year warranty
inspection has occurred with the Town;
iii. that all noted deficiencies
at the two year warranty inspection have been completed to the Town’s
satisfaction to the point of total performance;
iv. that Final Acceptance has
been granted by the Town;
v. that the landscape architect
has issued a certificate certifying the warranty period has expired and further
that noted deficiencies have been completed in general conformance to the plans
and specifications;
vi. that any liens registered in
regard to the contract have been released and/or paid by Ruland
Properties Inc.;
vii. and further, that the two
year maintenance obligations had been performed during the warranty period,
failing which, the Town shall use the remaining funds at its sole discretion to
compensate for the unfulfilled obligations; and,
c. or alternatively, Ruland
Properties Inc. may
invoice the Town for 100% of approved costs two years after the date of Total
Completion for the park provided items b, i through vii, as listed above, have
occurred to the Town’s satisfaction; and,
D. That Owners/Developers within
Markham Centre including Ruland Properties Inc. not receive any credit towards park development
charges and continue to pay the park development charge at the building permit
stage for all present and future development phases of this development; and,
E. That Ruland Properties
Inc. hire a landscape
architect who is a Full Member of the OALA having custody and use of the
Association seal, approved by the Town, to provide professional design,
contract document, and contract administration services, to the satisfaction of
the Town as outlined in Appendix ‘B’; and,
F. That Ruland Properties
Inc. follow the Town’s
standard park and open space approval process for this park which includes
development of several design concepts, holding community input meetings,
presentation to selected Standing and Advisory Committees as applicable, as
well as review and approval by the Manager of Parks and Open Space Development,
Planning and Urban Design Department, in consultation with the Parks Operations
Department; and,
G. That Ruland Properties
Inc. tender out the
construction of the park works, either separately or collectively, to a minimum
of three bidders to the satisfaction of the Town including providing the Town
with a copy of all bids submitted within 24 hours of tender close. The
successful bidder will be responsible to construct and maintain the park from
the time park construction is begun until Final Acceptance by the Town; and,
H. That, notwithstanding the
requirement noted above in Condition (G), Ruland Properties Inc. shall tender and award a maintenance
contract for this park to Town standards.
The maintenance contract for the park must be tendered and awarded at
the same time as the construction contract and cover a minimum period of 2
years detailed maintenance as outlined in Appendix ‘C’ (“Developer Obligations:
Two Year Maintenance Activities”) to the Town’s satisfaction and that
maintenance of the park shall continue until Final Acceptance of the park. Costs for the 2 year (minimum) maintenance
contract are the responsibility of Ruland Properties Inc. The Town will not reimburse
Ruland Properties Inc. for
costs associated with this additional maintenance obligation for the park; and,
I. That this park be included
in the Urban Design, Development Services Commission, Capital Budget submission
in 2013 identifying
the total budget in the amount of $655,600 which includes the amount to be
reimbursed, the HST impact, and the internal charges; and further,
3) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING OF
THREE STRATA PARKS AT THE
WORLD-ON-YONGE
SITE BY LIBERTY DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
(FOR AND ON BEHALF OF 1691126
ONTARIO INC.) (6.3)
Report
1) That the report dated
June 19, 2012 to Development Services Committee, entitled “Design,
Construction and Financing of Three Strata Parks at the World-On-Yonge Site by
Liberty Development Corporation (for and on behalf of 1691126 Ontario Inc.)” be received; and,
2) That Council approve the
request by 1691126 Ontario Inc. to finance the cost of design, construction,
and contract administration of three public strata parks known as Part of Lot
18, Register’s Compiled Plan 10327, designated as Parts 14, 18 and 20, on an
unregistered reference plan prepared by Schaeffer Dzaldov Bennett, Ltd. Job No.
06-156-02C, subject to the following conditions:
A. That 1691126 Ontario
Inc. finance the cost
of the design, construction, and contract administration of this park to a
minimum value of $1,500,000 per acre based on 1.386 acres / 0.56 ha of parks
which totals approximately $2,079,000 inclusive of all applicable taxes but
exclusive of HST; and,
B. That, subject to compliance
with these terms and conditions, the Town of Markham reimburse 1691126
Ontario Inc., up to a
maximum of $2,079,000, plus HST, towards this project from development charges
for park development under the understanding that1691126 Ontario Inc. may contribute additional funds
above this amount which will not be reimbursable by the Town, towards the
development of these parks; and,
C. That subsequent to collection
of sufficient Development Charges for park development, the Town shall
reimburse 1691126 Ontario Inc., for invoices paid for approved costs associated with the design,
construction, and contract administration, for development of each park. No
interest on such invoices shall be payable by the Town. Reimbursement terms are
as follows:
a. 1691126 Ontario Inc. may only invoice the Town for 80% of approved
costs for each park provided that:
i. at least 45 days from the
date of publication of Substantial Performance has transpired;
ii. proof of publication has
been submitted with the invoice;
iii. no liens have been
registered in regard to this contract;
iv. the constructed work has
reached Total Completion to the Town’s satisfaction after which the two year
warranty period shall begin;
v. the landscape architect has
issued to the Town a Total Completion certificate;
vi. and further, that the strata
park lands have been conveyed to the Town in accordance with all of the terms
and conditions set out in Section 26, Parkland Conveyance, in the Site Plan
Control Agreement, dated January 24, 2011 between 1691126 Ontario Inc. and the Town;
and,
b. the remaining 20% of Town
approved costs for each park shall be retained by the Town for a minimum of two
years from Total Completion and shall be paid to 1691126 Ontario Inc. upon 1691126 Ontario Inc. invoicing the Town for the remaining
20% for each park, provided the following has occurred in the order listed
here:
i. two years has passed from the
date of Total Completion;
ii. that the two year warranty
inspection has occurred with the Town;
iii. that all noted deficiencies
at the two year warranty inspection have been completed to the Town’s
satisfaction to the point of total performance;
iv. that Final Acceptance has
been granted by the Town;
v. that the landscape architect
has issued a certificate certifying the warranty period has expired and further
that noted deficiencies have been completed in general conformance to the plans
and specifications;
vi. that any liens registered in
regard to the contract have been released and/or paid by 1691126 Ontario
Inc.;
vii. that the two year maintenance
obligations had been performed during the warranty period, failing which, the
Town shall use the remaining funds at its sole discretion to compensate for the
unfulfilled obligations; and,
c. or alternatively, 1691126
Ontario Inc. may
invoice the Town for 100% of approved costs two years after the date of Total
Completion for each park provided items b, i through vii, as listed above, have
occurred to the Town’s satisfaction; and,
D. That Owners/Developers within
the World-On-Yonge development, including 1691126 Ontario Inc. not receive any credit towards park
development charges and continue to pay the park development charge at the
building permit stage for all present and future development phases of this
development; and,
E. That 1691126 Ontario
Inc. hire a landscape
architect who is a Full Member of the OALA having custody and use of the
Association seal, approved by the Town, to provide professional design,
contract document, and contract administration services, to the satisfaction of
the Town as outlined in Appendix ‘B’; and,
F. That 1691126 Ontario
Inc. follow the Town’s
standard park and open space approval process for each park which includes
development of several design concepts, holding community input meetings,
presentation to selected Standing and Advisory Committees as applicable, as
well as review and approval by the Manager of Parks and Open Space Development,
Planning and Urban Design Department, in consultation with the Parks Operations
Department; and,
G. That 1691126 Ontario
Inc. tender out the
construction of the park works, either separately or collectively, to a minimum
of three bidders to the satisfaction of the Town including providing the Town
with a copy of all bids submitted within 24 hours of tender close. The
successful bidder will be responsible to construct and maintain the park from
the time park construction is begun until Final Acceptance by the Town; and,
H. That, notwithstanding the
requirement noted above in Condition (G), 1691126
Ontario Inc. shall
tender and award a maintenance contract for each park to Town standards. The maintenance contract for the park must be
tendered and awarded at the same time as the construction contract and cover a
minimum period of 2 years detailed maintenance as outlined in Appendix ‘C’
(“Developer Obligations: Two Year Maintenance Activities”) to the Town’s
satisfaction and that maintenance of the park shall continue until Final
Acceptance of the park. Costs for the 2
year (minimum) maintenance contract are the responsibility of 1691126
Ontario Inc. The Town will not
reimburse 1691126 Ontario Inc. for costs associated with this additional maintenance obligation for
each of the parks; and,
I. That these parks be included
in the Urban Design, Development Services Commission, Capital Budget submission
in 2013 identifying
the total budget in the amount of $2,302,700 which includes the amount to be
reimbursed, the HST impact, and the internal charges; and further,
3) That staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
Memo Report
On April 24, 2012 Development Services Committee
referred this matter back to staff for the Ward Councillor to consult with the
residents. A staff memorandum dated June 19, 2012 with additional information
was provided and correspondence was received from the applicant requesting
deferral to allow discussions with the Ward Councillor.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the billboard sign variance, application # 11-133847,
submitted by CBS Outdoor Canada, be deferred to June 26,
2012.
CARRIED
10. OPTIONS TO COMPENSATE PROPERTY
OWNERS/TENANTS AFFECTED BY
TOWN INITIATED STREET NAME
CHANGES (10.14)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services explained the legal
requirements, current business practices from several municipalities and the
staff recommendation regarding compensation to property owners and tenants
affected by the town-initiated street name change for Highway 48. Planning and
legal staff recommend that a standard policy not be established and
compensation not be paid. Although compensation would not create a legal precedent,
it would create a political precedent.
The Committee considered the situation of one business owner and the
actual incurred costs. It was noted that the delay in implementing the name
change would assist in accommodating any necessary actions by property owners
and tenants.
The Committee debated establishing a policy and suggested a workshop be
held to consider the implications.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1)
That the report entitled “Options to compensate Property Owners/Tenants
affected by Town initiated street name changes”, dated June 19, 2012, be
received; and,
2) That the request for compensation, by the affected business
owner, not be supported; and further,
3) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these
resolutions.
CARRIED
11. ELIAS AND EKATERINI BOBOTSIS
9941 WOODBINE AVENUE
EAST SIDE OF WOODBINE AVENUE
SOUTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT
AN
EXPANSION OF THE ROYAL CACHET
MONTESSORI SCHOOL
(OPA, ZA AND SC 11 110068)
(10.3, 10.5, 10.6)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, explained
the proposed expansion of the existing Montessori School at 9921 Woodbine
Avenue, to add approx 10,900 sq2.
Ben Quan of QX4 Investments, representing applicant, confirmed
that the issues relating to queuing and parking across the street have been
resolved. Mr. Quan displayed elevations, and advised that the student capacity
has roughly doubled, and a gymnasium and amenities have been added.
Moved by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1) That the report entitled
“RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Elias and Ekaterini Bobotsis, 9941
Woodbine Avenue, East side of Woodbine Avenue, south of Major Mackenzie Drive,
Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan
Approval to permit an expansion of the Royal Cachet Montessori School, File
No.’s: OPA, ZA and SC 11 110068” be received; and,
2) That the application submitted by Elias and Ekaterini
Bobotsis to amend the Official Plan, be approved and that the draft Official
Plan Amendment attached as Appendix “A”, be finalized and adopted without
further notice; and,
3) That the notice of adoption of the Official Plan Amendment
be forwarded to the Region of York for final approval of the Official Plan
Amendment; and,
4) That the application submitted by Elias and Ekaterini
Bobotsis to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, be approved and the draft
by-law attached as Appendix “B”, be finalized and enacted without further
notice; and,
5) That the application submitted by Elias and Ekaterini
Bobotsis for site plan approval be endorsed in principle, subject to the
conditions outlined in Appendix “C”; and,
6) That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of
Planning and Urban Design or designate, to be issued following execution of a
site plan agreement. Site Plan Approval
is issued only when the Director or designate has signed the plans; and,
7) That the site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of
three (3) years from the date of endorsement in the event that a site plan
agreement is not executed within that period; and,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. PHASING PLAN FOR PHASE 2
OF THE TIMES UPTOWN MARKHAM
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(19TM-070003)
SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7, EAST
OF WARDEN AVENUE
(SU 12 133313) (10.7)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, provided
a brief introduction to this matter and explained the condition for securing
property for Rougeside Promenade. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, provided
an update on approvals for the bridge from the Ministry of Natural Resources and
discussed timing issues. The Mayor agreed to look into this matter.
Staff displayed the Times Group Markham Uptown
development blocks and explained the phasing plan. Phase 3 will be presented at
a future date. The Committee discussed servicing issues and the need for
additional VIVA routes.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1) That the staff report titled “Phasing Plan for Phase 2 of
the Times Uptown Markham Plan of Subdivision (19TM-070003), South side of
Highway 7, east of Warden Avenue,” be received; and,
2) That the phasing plan attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the staff
report, be approved for Phase 2 only; and,
3) That the subdivision agreement for Phase 2 include
provisions to secure the construction of Rougeside Promenade to the west
boundary of the applicant’s lands, if required by the Town; and,
4) That, prior to the execution of a subdivision agreement for
Phase 3, the Owner shall submit a comprehensive phasing plan for approval by
Council and enter into a phasing agreement, if required by the Town; and,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution, and further,
6) That staff report back as soon as
possible on the opportunity for alternate VIVA routes along Highway 7 between Kennedy
Road and Town Centre Blvd.
CARRIED
13. RECOMMENDATION REPORT:
UNIONVILLE VARLEY VILLAGE
INFILL HOUSING WORKING GROUP
(FILE NUMBER PR 10-118360)
(10.0)
Report
The Committee was provided with the Minutes from the Unionville
Sub-Committee meetings as background information on this matter.
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, provided
background on the Unionville Varley Village infill housing initiative and
summarized the outcome of the Varley Village Infill Housing Working Group.
Members of the Unionville Subcommittee discussed
issues that had been identified by the Working Group as impacting the character
of the neighbourhood: tree preservation; Committee of Adjustment decisions;
by-law enforcement for construction sites; and architectural details.
Christiane Bergauer-Free spoke in support of the
recommendation and made suggestions for policies and procedures with respect to
mitigating the impacts on the streetscape, and more involvement at the community
level.
Jim Clarke spoke in support of the recommendation and
discussed impacts on property values.
The Committee recognized the members of the Working
Group, and the work of staff: Biju Karumanchery, David Miller, Richard Kendall,
and Tom Villella.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the deputations by
Christiane Bergauer-Free and Jim Clarke regarding the Unionville Varley Village
Infill Housing, be received; and,
2) That the report entitled: “Recommendation Report: Unionville
Varley Village Infill Housing Working Group (File Number 10-118360)” be
received; and,
3) That Development Services Committee endorse the
recommendation of the Unionville Sub-Committee that the Town of Markham not
proceed with an Infill Housing By-law for the Varley Village area.
CARRIED
14. MARKHAM’S PARTICIPATION IN THE
GREATER TORONTO CHINESE
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
CHINA TRADE MISSION NOVEMBER
21 – DECEMBER 5, 2012 (10.16)
Report
and Attach A Attach
B
Sandra Tam made a presentation regarding Markham’s
Participation in the Greater Toronto Chinese Business Association China Trade
Mission, from November 21 – December 5, 2012. The five-person delegation is
proposed to consist of the Mayor, the Chair of the Economic Development
Committee, one Council Member, the Director of the Economic Development
Department, and one Senior Business Development Officer.
Ms. Tam introduced Mr. Ben Leung, Co-Chair of the GTA China Trade Mission 2012,
Past President and current Vice President of the Richmond Hill and Markham
Chinese Business Association.
In response to questions from the Committee, staff
elaborated on the Sector Focus of green technology. It was noted that the Town
of Markham had been unable to participate in the China Trade Mission when
invited in 2010.
The Committee requested future presentations include a
map showing the locations to be visited.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1) That the report entitled “Markham’s Participation in the
Greater Toronto Chinese Business Association China Trade Mission November 21 –
December 5, 2012” be received; and,
2) That the Town be represented by a five person delegation
composed of the Mayor, the Chair of the Economic Development Committee, one
Council Member, the Director of the Economic Development Department, and one
Senior Business Development Officer; and,
3) That the total cost of the mission not exceed $53,600.00 and
be expensed from within the 2012 Economic Alliance Program 610-9985812
($30,600.00), the Business Marketing Account 610-9985808 ($11,000.00), and the
Economic Development Business Travel Account
610-9985201 ($12,000.00); and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
15. IN-CAMERA MATTER (10.0)
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the in-camera matter relating to Section 239 (2)
(e) of the Municipal Act, be deferred to
the June 26, 2012 meeting.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
16. MAIN STREET MARKHAM, HIGHWAY 7 TO BULLOCK
DRIVE
TEMPORARY PARKING RESTRICTIONS
(2.17)
The Committee consented to New Business relating to
Main Street Markham.
Councillor Colin Campbell introduced a matter relating
to the parking restrictions in Markham Village as a result of reconstruction. Parking
restrictions had been contemplated in the Traffic Management Plan, and public
feedback has indicated that it will likely be necessary. Some of the
restrictions will be implemented at the start and other measures will be
implemented as needed.
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
Whereas the replacement of
municipal infrastructure on Main Street Markham from Highway 7 to Bullock Drive
will commence July 3, 2012 and be completed late October 2012; and,
Whereas traffic on Main
Street will be restricted to one lane southbound during construction; and,
Whereas local Main Street
traffic is anticipated to redistribute around Main Street using surrounding
local roads; and,
Whereas parking on Main Street
(Highway 7 to Bullock Drive) will be prohibited during construction; and,
Whereas staff will monitor
traffic in the area during construction and may need to temporarily prohibit
parking on certain roads for traffic operations and safety reasons; and,
Whereas staff, in
consultation with the local Councillors, may temporarily wish to permit parking
on surrounding local streets to help offset the loss of existing parking in the
area;
Now therefore be it resolved:
1) That
Schedule ‘C’ of Parking By-law 2005-188, prohibiting parking be amended to
include local roads in the Main Street Markham area (Highway 7 to Bullock
Drive) as required by the Directors of Engineering and Operations and the
Manager of By-law Enforcement in consultation with the local Councillors; and,
2) That,
upon completion of the project, Schedule ‘C’ of Parking By-law 2005-188 be
amended by rescinding the temporary parking prohibitions; and,
3) That
Schedule ‘D’ of Parking By-law 2005-188 permitting parking for restricted
periods, be amended to include local roads in the Main Street Markham area
(Highway 7 to Bullock Drive) as required by the Directors of Engineering and
Operations and Manager of By-law Enforcement in consultation with the local
Councillors; and,
4) That
the Parking Control Department be directed to enforce the parking restrictions
upon installation of the signs; and, further,
5) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 11:45 AM.
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