MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2007-06-26
Meeting No. 21
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional Councillor J. Jones Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong
Vice-Chair: Councillor J. Webster Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon
PART A - 9:00
a.m. - Canada Room
PART B - 1:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate
Services
S. Bordone, Planner
R. Borooah, Town Architect
M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
S. Chait, Director, Economic
Development
D. Ciastko, Senior Economic
Development Officer
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open
Space Planning
B. Karumanchery, Manager, East
District
R. Kendall, Manager, Central
District
S. Kitagawa, Senior Planner
T. Lambe, Manager, Policy and
Research
P. Loukes, Director, Operations
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
S. Sito, Environmental Engineer
M. West, Manager, Strategic
Initiatives
C. Raynor, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Canada Room with Deputy
Mayor J. Jones in the Chair. Regional Councillor
T. Wong assumed the Chair for Economic Development items, Nos. 3, 23, and 24. Regional Councillor G. Landon
assumed the Chair for Transportation items, Nos. 4-12.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Regional Councillor G. Landon and Councillor J. Webster declared a
conflict of interest with respect to Item 21 - The Markhaven Foundation as they
both sit on the Board of Directors of the Foundation, and did not take part in
the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of
such matter.
1. MARKHAM CENTRE/PD 1-7 AREA
SERVICING REQUIREMENTS (5.3, 5.5)
Report Attachment
Mr. A. Brown, Director,
Engineering, briefly outlined the contents of the Markham Centre/PD 1-7 Area
Servicing Requirements report.
Moved by Regional Councillor
G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor D.
Horchik
That the
staff report entitled “Markham Centre/PD 1-7, Area Servicing Requirements”,
dated June 19, 2007, be received;
And that
the principles of an agreement with the PD 1-7 developers for the financing of
the Hwy 7 sanitary sewer, the Lonsmount/Sheridan stormwater management
facility, storm sewers and the Class Environmental Assessment for Village
Parkway, as set out in this report, be endorsed;
And that
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into Memorandums of Understanding with
developers in the PD 1-7 area related to the construction and financing of the
Hwy 7 sanitary sewer, the Lonsmount/Sheridan stormwater management facility,
storm sewers and Village Parkway reconstruction, in a form satisfactory to the
CAO, Town Solicitor and Town Treasurer;
And that staff
report back to Council on all agreements necessary to construct and finance the
Highway 7 sanitary sewer, the Lonsmount/Sheridan stormwater management facility
and Village Parkway reconstruction for Council approval;
And that the
principles of an agreement with Lonsmount Construction for the conveyance of
easements and property for the construction of the ultimate Lonsmount/Sheridan
stormwater management facility and storm sewers as set out in this report, be
endorsed;
And that the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with Lonsmount Construction
Ltd. and other related documents relating to the acquisition of the property
and easements over the lands owned by Lonsmount Construction Ltd, as necessary
for the purpose of the construction of a
stormwater management pond and storm sewers based on the principles set out in
this report in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and Town
Solicitor;
And that if by July
15, 2007 Lonsmount Construction Ltd. does not provide the necessary permanent
and construction easements for the storm sewers and the stormwater management
facility then staff be authorized to exercise the storm sewer option on the
Sheridan lands;
And that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into Crossing Agreements with GO Transit
to implement the construction of the Highway 7 Sanitary Sewer project, in a form satisfactory to the CAO
and the Town Solicitor;
And that staff be
authorized to file an amendment to the Class Environmental Assessment Study
with the Ministry of the Environment for the Highway 7 sanitary sewer, to
provide for the construction of a sanitary sewer on Main Street South Unionville;
And that the Mayor and Clerk to be authorized to enter
into agreements with Ontario Realty Corporation and private property owners as may be
required to obtain the lands and/or easements
necessary to implement the
construction of the Highway 7 sanitary sewer project
in a form satisfactory to the CAO and the Town Solicitor;
And that if staff are unable
to come to an agreement with affected private property owners related to the
property requirements by August 31, 2007, that the Town Solicitor, be
authorized to apply for approval to expropriate the necessary private
properties;
And that
the Town Solicitor be authorized to retain a property appraisal firm, a
qualified legal surveying firm, and an outside legal firm to assist staff with
the negotiation or expropriation procedures pursuant to section 7(1)(h) of the
Purchasing By-law (preferred supplier), to be funded from Engineering Capital
Budget account 083-6200-6750-005 (Markham Centre Property Acquisition and
Design: Ponds 1-7 and SWM 2) to an upset
limit of $100,000;
And that staff be
authorized to do all things necessary including execution of documents and
notices as required by the Expropriations Act;
And that the
consultant services to undertake a Class EA study for the reconstruction of
Village Parkway be awarded to SNC Lavlin Ltd. in the amount of $96,643.80
exclusive of GST, to be funded from the 2006 Capital Budget account
083-5350-7254-005 (Village Parkway Re-alignment) subject to receipt of funds
from developers;
And that the Engineering Department Capital Budget Account
083-5350-7254-005 for the Village Parkway Class Environmental Assessment Study
be amended to $96,643.80 to be funded by developers;
And that staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
2. MILLIKEN RESERVOIR & PUMPING
STATION EXPANSION
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (5.3)
Report Attachment
Mr. A. Brown, Director,
Engineering, presented a summary of the financial implications of the Milliken
Reservoir and Pumping Station Expansion and details of the replacement soccer
fields.
Moved by Regional Councillor
J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor J.
Webster
That the staff
report entitled “Milliken Reservoir & Pumping Station Expansion, Class
Environmental Assessment” be received;
And that the
principles of an agreement between the
City of Toronto, the Region of York and Town of Markham regarding the
replacement of soccer fields removed as a result of the proposed expansion as
set out in this report, be endorsed;
And that
subject to confirmation from the City of Toronto and York Region that the principles
of agreement are acceptable, the Municipal Class Environmental for the Milliken
Mills Reservoir and Pumping Station Expansion prepared by the City of Toronto and the Region of York, be
endorsed;
And that in the
event that confirmation of the principles of agreement is not received from the
City of Toronto and York Region before the expiration of the review period for
the Class EA, staff be authorized to notify the Ministry of the Environment of
Markham’s objection to the EA including, if necessary, to request for the
Ministry to issue a Part II Order for the project;
And that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into Agreements with the City of Toronto
and York Region as required with respect to the removal and replacement of the
soccer fields including the conveyance of easements, the scheduling of
construction and other items relating to the implementation of the project, in
a form satisfactory to the CAO, the Town Solicitor and the Commissioner of Fire
and Community Services;
And that the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to enter into a lease agreement with the City of
Toronto for the placement of soccer field and baseball diamonds on Toronto’s
Milliken site to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer, Town
Solicitor and Commissioner of Fire and Community Services;
And
that staff report back in the Fall of 2007 regarding the design and operation
of the Milliken Mills Park following completion of the Milliken Reservoir and
Pumping Station Expansion project;
And that staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
3. MARKHAM
SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE
BUSINESS PLAN (10.16)
Report Attachment
Mr. S. Chait, Director,
Economic Development, presented an overview of the Markham Small Business
Enterprise Centre Business Plan. There was discussion surrounding the
recruitment of additional resources and any potential funding from the
province.
Moved by Regional Councillor
J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor C.
Moretti
That the report titled,
“Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre Business Plan” be received and
endorsed;
And that staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
4. THORNHILL VEHICULAR INFILTRATION
YONGE STREET AND HIGHLAND PARK BOULEVARD
COMMUNITY UPDATE (5.12)
Report Attachment
Ms. D. Cox, Smith Veterinary
Clinic, Yonge Street, spoke in opposition to the
restricted left turns on Yonge Street as they negatively impact
businesses. Ms. Cox proposed that the restrictions should be amended to allow
customers to visit businesses but still prohibit traffic infiltration into the residential
areas.
Mr. W. Morse, local resident,
advised that a number of options were considered as potential solutions to the
traffic infiltration problem in the area and that residents were pleased that
action was taken.
Moved by Mayor Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor E.
Shapero
That
the report entitled “Thornhill Vehicular Infiltration – Yonge
Street and Highland Park
Boulevard Update” dated June
19, 2007, be received;
And
that the existing southbound and westbound turn prohibitions along Yonge
Street, just north of Steeles Avenue, be removed following a count of current
levels of vehicular infiltration on Highland Park Boulevard;
And
that for a trial period a No Through Traffic restriction be implemented on
Highland Park Boulevard between the hours of 6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., and 4:00
p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday – Friday;
And
that the Operations Department be directed to install appropriate signage on Highland Park Boulevard;
And that the Region of York be
requested to install appropriate signage on Yonge Street;
And that York Regional
Police be requested to enforce the No Through Traffic restrictions upon
installation of these signs;
And
that staff conduct a count of vehicular infiltration levels following
implementation of the No Through Traffic restrictions to determine its
effectiveness in comparison to the existing turning restrictions;
And
that staff report back on the relative effectiveness of both forms of traffic
restrictions at the start of 2008;
And
that the attached by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71 to include the No
Through Traffic restrictions on Highland Park Boulevard be enacted;
And
that residents be notified of the details of the No Through Traffic restrictions
trial period, noting that Highland Park Boulevard is included within the Top 25
list of enforcement streets for 2007/2008 as recommended by the
Markham Safe Streets Task Force;
And that Dr. Dana
Cox of Smith Veterinary Hospital and President Jerry Ambrozic of the
Grandview Area Ratepayers Association be
advised accordingly;
And that Staff be
advised and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
5. ALL WAY STOP CONTROL FOR THE
INTERSECTIONS OF
(1) WILLIAM BERCZY AND CYNTHIA JEAN STREET AND
(2) WILLIAM BERCZY BOULEVARD AND WEATHERILL ROAD (5.12.3)
Report Attachment
Staff provided
information as to the details of the traffic count undertaken. There was
discussion surrounding pedestrian safety in the area.
Moved
by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded
by Councillor A. Chiu
That
the report entitled “All-way Stop Control for the intersections of (1) William
Berczy Boulevard and Cynthia Jean Street and (2) William Berczy Boulevard and
Weatherill Road” dated June 19, 2007, be received;
And
that the attached by-law to amend Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law 106-71 to
include an all-way stop control at the intersections of (1) William Berczy Boulevard and Cynthia Jean Street and (2)
William Berczy Boulevard and Weatherill Road, be enacted;
And
that the Operations Department be directed to install the all-way stop sign at
the subject intersections;
And
that York Regional Police be
requested to enforce the all-way stop control upon installation of these signs;
And that Staff be
advised and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
* See Council Minutes dated September 25, 2007 regarding revisions to this resolution
(Clause 1, Report No. 50)
6. CASTLEMORE
AVENUE EXTENSION
WISMER SECONDARY PLAN (5.10)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jones
That the June
19, 2007
report entitled “Castlemore Avenue
Extension, Wismer Secondary Plan” be received;
And that the Mayor and the
Clerk be authorized to execute a construction agreement with Wismer Markham
Developments Inc. to complete Castlemore Avenue west of Highway 48, including
intersection improvements at Highway 48, at its expense, in a form satisfactory
to the CAO, Town Solicitor and Town Treasurer;
And that a capital budget be
established for the Castlemore Avenue intersection to be financed by
Wismer Markham Developments Inc., upon execution of the credit agreement;
And that Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
7. TRAFFIC
CALMING PROJECT UPDATE (5.12)
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B
Mr. A. Brown,
Director, Engineering, summarized the consultation process. It was noted that a
telephone survey will be undertaken and that a report on the findings will be
forthcoming in the Fall of 2007. It was stated that any unused budget
allocation is rolled over to the following year.
Moved by Councillor
E. Shapero
Seconded by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the report
entitled “Traffic Calming Project Update”, dated June
19, 2007,
be received;
And that Staff
report back as to the telephone survey of the six traffic calming streets and
next steps;
And that Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
8. MARKHAM’S
SAFE STREETS STRATEGY
2006/2007 RESULTS AND
2007/2008 PLAN (5.12)
Report Attachment
F
Mr. A. Brown, Director,
Engineering, provided an overview of the Safe Streets Strategy and the
2007/2007 results. There was discussion surrounding the effectiveness of the
program. It was noted that York Regional Police will make a presentation
regarding speeding to a future meeting of Development Services Committee.
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor D.
Horchik
That the report
entitled “Markham’s Safe Streets Strategy – 2006/2007 Results
and 2007/2008 Plan” be received;
And that the Traffic Safety
Committee and staff report back with a solution regarding the Police
enforcement commitment and traffic calming concerns as identified in this
report;
And that Council endorse the
2007/2008 Top 25 List of Enforcement Streets as in Attachment ‘C’;
And that Council endorse the
2007/2008 Top 5 List of Education Streets as in Attachment ‘D’;
And that the
Traffic Safety Committee be authorized to adjust the 2007/2008 Top 25 and Top 5
List as needed;
And
that the Markham Safe Streets Task Force be
encouraged to seek the use of photo-radar and the appointment of special
constables;
And that Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
9. WOODBINE
BY-PASS/HIGHWAY 404 CROSSING/
HIGHWAY 404 RAMP EXTENSION
UPDATE (5.10)
Report Attachment
Ms. M. Santo, MMM Group, spoke
to outline concerns with the public consultation process for the 404/Cathedral
Flyover project. It was noted that the process is administered by the Region of
York.
Staff agreed to report back in
September 2007 with details of traffic studies carried out in relation to the
proposed 404/Cathedral flyover.
Committee suggested that
public information sessions held during Environmental Assessment processes should
include a formal question and answer session.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jones
That the staff
report entitled, “Woodbine By-pass/Hwy 404 Crossing/Hwy 404 Ramp Extension
Update”, dated June 19, 2007 be received;
And
that the deputation from Ms. D. Santo, MMM Group, outlining concerns with the
public consultation process for the 404/Cathedral Flyover project, be received
and forwarded to the Region of York;
Woodbine By-pass
And that Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreements with the Region of York
and the Hwy 404 North Developers for the property acquisition, financing and
construction of Phase 2b and 3 of the Woodbine By-pass, in forms satisfactory to the Chief
Administrative Officer and the Town Solicitor;
And that the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to execute a maintenance agreement for the Woodbine By-pass with the Region of
York to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer, Town Solicitor
and Commissioner of Community and Fire Services;
And that staff
report back with the necessary credit agreement to be executed with the 404
North Developers for the financing and construction of the municipal
infrastructure (i.e. sanitary sewers, watermain, sidewalk, etc.) to service the
Secondary Plan Area, subject to the passage of an ASDC by-law;
And that design and
contract administration of the Carlton Creek culvert replacement be awarded to
a consultant engineer to be selected by staff and the Region of York, on a
preferred supplier basis in the upset limit of $121,157.60 inclusive of GST and
disbursements ($119,960 exclusive of GST) subject to receipt of funds from the
Region of York;
And that a
contingency amount of $15,264 inclusive of GST ($14,400 exclusive of GST) be
established to cover additional design fees associated with the Carlton Creek
culvert replacement and that the Director of Engineering be authorized to approve the
expenditure of this amount up to the specified limit;
And that a 2007 Engineering Department Capital Budget be
created for the Carlton Creek culvert replacement at a cost of $145,109
inclusive of Engineering Administration Fees and exclusive of GST to be funded
by the Region of York;
Highway 404 ramp extension at Major Mackenzie Drive
And that staff be
authorized to file the Class Environmental Study for the Hwy 404 ramp extension
at Major Mackenzie Drive with the Ministry of Environment
subject to the resolution of the Ministry of Transportation issues to the
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
And that the
purchase order for McCormick Rankin Corporation (P6509 - 404 Northbound ramp
extension at Major Mackenzie Dr., EA) for the preparation of the Class EA be
increased by $31,900.00 to cover the cost of additional preliminary design work
required by Ministry of Transportation, and funded from capital account #083
5350 7272 005, for Highway 404 ramp extension at Major Mackenzie Drive;
404 North Trunk Sanitary Sewer
And that staff be
authorized to retain a qualified
consulting firm in accordance with the Town’s Purchasing Bylaw to provide
detailed design services for Phase 2 of the 404 North trunk sanitary sewer to
an upset limit of $460,000 subject to receipt of funds from the Hwy 404 North
Developers;
And that a
contingency amount of $48,760 inclusive of GST ($46,000 exclusive of GST) be
established to cover any additional design fees and that the Director of Engineering be authorized to approve the
expenditure of this amount up to the specified limit;
And that a 2007 Engineering Department Capital Budget be
created for the design of Phase 2 of the 404 North trunk sanitary sewer in the
amount of $536,360 inclusive of Engineering Administration Fees and exclusive
of GST to be financed by the Hwy 404 North Developers;
And that staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
10. AWARD OF TENDER #050-T-07
WOODBINE NORTH TRUNK SANITARY SEWER (5.5)
Report Attachment
Staff agreed to provide
details of the dewatering monitoring program to interested Councillors.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor C.
Moretti
That
the report entitled “Award of Tender # 050-T-07 Woodbine North Trunk Sanitary Sewer – Phase
1,” be received;
And
that the letter dated June 19, 2007 from Mr. S. Cole, Cole
Engineering, regarding the cost distribution of the tender award be received;
And
that the tender be awarded to the lowest price qualified bidder, Pachino
Construction Co. Ltd in the total amount of $4,460,642.00 exclusive of GST, subject to the completion of all
conditions as outlined in this report to the satisfaction of the CAO, Town
Solicitor, Town Treasurer and Director of Engineering;
And
that a contingency amount of $535,000.00 exclusive of GST be established to
cover any additional construction costs and that the Director of Engineering be
authorized to approve expenditure of this contingency amount up to the
specified limit and to provide monthly statements of these expenditures to the
Town Treasurer;
And
that a contingency amount of $25,000 exclusive of GST be
established to cover any additional construction inspection and contract
administration costs and that the Director of Engineering be
authorized to approve expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified
limit;
And
that staff be authorized to retain a qualified geotechnical consulting firm in
accordance with the Town’s purchasing bylaw to provide geotechnical and
materials testing services during construction for an upset limit not to exceed
$ 65,000 exclusive of GST;
And
that staff be authorized to retain a qualified hydrogeological consulting firm
in accordance with the Town’s purchasing bylaw to provide dewatering monitoring
services during construction for an upset limit not to exceed $85,000 exclusive of GST;
And
that a contingency amount of $50,000 exclusive of GST be established to cover
the Town’s estimated share of the joint
well monitoring program with the Cathedral Group and that the Director of Engineering be
authorized to approve up to the specified limit;
And
that the Capital Budget, account 83-5350-7346-005, be amended to $5,838,835 to
be funded based on schedule in the financial consideration section of this
report;
And
that the amount of Town financing to the 404 North Employment Lands Developers
for their share of the design and construction of the Hwy 404 Sanitary Sewer be
finalized as determined by staff;
And
that upon
payment of all the invoices, any remaining funds be returned to the original
funding source;
And
that staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary, including the execution of
documents, to give effect to the above.
CARRIED
11. WORK PROGRAM AND TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR
MARKHAM TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN (5.14)
Report Att
1 Att
2 Att
3
Mr. A. Brown, Director,
Engineering, provided a brief overview of the Work Program and Terms of
Reference for the Markham Transportation Master Plan.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jones
That the presentation and
draft report entitled “Work Program and Terms of Reference for Markham
Transportation Master Plan” dated June 19, 2007, be received;
And that the draft Work Program
and Terms of Reference for the Markham Transportation Master Plan be approved
in principle by Council;
And that Council endorse the
establishment of a Steering Committee to finalize the terms of reference and to
oversee the preparation of the Markham Transportation Master Plan;
And that Regional
Councillors Heath, Jones, Landon, and Wong be appointed to the Steering
Committee;
And that the Markham Transportation Master Plan
be renamed to the Markham Transportation Strategic
Plan;
And that the need to design
a strategy for dealing with transportation proposals from other levels of
government be included as a transportation issue to be considered within the
Transportation Strategic Plan;
And that staff report back to
Council with the final Work Program, Terms of Reference for the Markham
Transportation Master Plan, and the recommended consultant selection in Fall,
2007;
And that staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATE (5.0)
Report
Mr. A. Brown, Director,
Engineering, presented a brief update on the Engineering Department’s Major
Capital Projects.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor E.
Shapero
That the update by Mr. A. Brown,
Director, Engineering, regarding the Engineering Department’s Major Capital
Projects, be received.
CARRIED
13. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- June 12, 2007, Part A (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held June 12,
2007, be confirmed.
CARRIED
14. STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT STRATEGY (5.3)
Mr. S. Sito, Environmental Engineer, presented information regarding
the Stormwater Management Strategy.
The Committee requested clarification on various matters and made the
following comments:
-
there needs to be public education
on the form and function of stormwater ponds
-
a stormwater management reserve
fund may be necessary
-
the cost of sediment removal is
escalating
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work can be done to reduce run-off
and chemical pollution of water at source and that provincial funding for such
work should be explored
The Committee requested that staff report make a presentation in the
Fall of 2007 regarding the relationship between stormwater management ponds and
nearby residents. Additionally, the Committee requested a presentation on low
impact development options and source point solutions.
It was noted that a more detailed work program will be part of the 2008
budget submission.
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the presentation by Mr. S. Sito, Environmental Engineer, regarding
the Stormwater Management Strategy be received;
And that staff make presentations at a future
meeting of Development Services Committee regarding the relationship between
stormwater management ponds and nearby residents and on low impact development
options and other source point solutions.
CARRIED
15. DON
MILLS CHANNEL CAPACITY STUDY (5.7)
Presentation
That the presentation by Mr. A. Brown, Director, Engineering, regarding
the Don Mills Channel Capacity Study be received.
CARRIED
16. AVENUE
SEVEN CORRIDOR STUDY (10.0)
Presentation
Mr. M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator, presented information relating
to the Avenue Seven Corridor Study. Key Development Areas such as Langstaff,
Markham Centre and Cornell Centre were highlighted.
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the presentation from Mr. M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator,
regarding the Avenue Seven Corridor Study be received.
CARRIED
17. INTENSIFICATION/DESIGN
STUDY (10.0)
Presentation
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That consideration of the following recommendation be deferred to the
next Part A session of Development Services Committee:
“That the presentation
from Mr. M. Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator, and Mr. R. Borooah, Town
Architect, regarding the Intensification/Density Study be received.”
CARRIED
18. MUNICIPAL
PUBLIC ART PLAN (10.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That consideration of the following recommendation be deferred to the
next Part A session of Development Services Committee:
“That the
presentation from Ms. L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning,
regarding the Municipal Public Art Plan be received.”
CARRIED
19. PARKING
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TERMS OF REFERENCE (10.0, 2.17)
Report Terms
of Reference
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the report entitled “Parking Advisory Committee –
Terms of Reference” be received;
And that Council endorse in principle the Terms of
Reference for the Parking Advisory Committee attached as Appendix “A”;
And that Council confirm the appointments
of Mayor Scarpitti (ex officio), Regional Councillors Heath, Jones, Landon, and
Wong and Councillors Chiu and Virgilio to the Markham Parking Advisory
Committee;
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all
things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
20. MOBIUS
CORPORATION (10.6)
Report Attachment
Mr. D. McKay, MHBC Planning, presented site plans and elevation
drawings. There was discussion surrounding the number of parking spaces. It was
noted that the number of spaces is lower than prescribed by By-law but a
parking study will be reviewed shortly by staff.
Staff agreed to discuss issues such as grading and traffic with the
Ward Councillor prior to site plan approval.
Moved by Councillor L. Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the report dated June 26, 2007, entitled
“Applications for Site Plan Approval to permit commercial developments on the
east side of Markham Road, north and south of Karachi Drive” be received;
And that the Site Plan Applications (File Nos: SC 06
129362 & SC 06 129667) submitted by Mobius Corp. to permit commercial
developments on the east side of Markham Road, north and south of Karachi
Drive, be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix
‘A’;
And that the site plan approval be delegated to the
Director of Planning and Urban Design
or her 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;
And that staff discuss issues
including grading and traffic with the Ward Councillor prior to the Director
issuing Site Plan Approval.
CARRIED
21. THE
MARKHAVEN FOUNDATION
APPLICATION FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO
PERMIT
THE SEVERANCE OF A PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF MCCOWAN
ROAD
AND MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
FILE: OP 06 129531 AND ZA 06
129536 (10.3,10.5)
Report Attachment
Regional Councillor G. Landon and Councillor J. Webster declared a
conflict of interest with respect to Item 21 - The Markhaven Foundation as they
both sit on the Board of Directors of the Foundation, and did not take part in
the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of
such matter.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the Official Plan Amendment application (OP 06
129531) submitted by The Markhaven Foundation to permit the severance of a
property located at the northeast corner of McCowan Road and Major Mackenzie
Drive, be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix
‘A’ be finalized and adopted;
And that the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA
06 129536) to amend By-law 304-87, as amended, submitted by The Markhaven
Foundation to permit the severance of a property located at the northeast
corner of McCowan Road and Major Mackenzie Drive, be approved and the draft
Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted;
And that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be advised
of Council’s decision with respect to the applications for Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendments submitted by The Markhaven Foundation to permit the
severance of the property located at the northeast corner of McCowan
Road and Major Mackenzie
Drive.
CARRIED
22. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONING
AMENDMENT,
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION, AND SITE
PLAN APPLICATIONS
BY LINDVEST PROPERTIES
(CORNELL) LIMITED
TO PERMIT RESIDENTIAL,
COMMERCIAL AND
EMPLOYMENT USES SOUTH OF
HIGHWAY 7
IN THE CORNELL COMMUNITY
FILES: OP 04-028705, ZA 04-028706, OP 05-011355,
SU 06-114925 (19TM-06012), ZA
06-114935, SC 06-129543 (10.3, 10.5, 10.7, 10.6)
Report Maps Appendices
A-D
There was discussion surrounding the servicing allocation for Cornell Centre.
There was additional discussion surrounding the number of parking spaces and
whether the development will pursue LEED certification or any water use
reduction measures. It was noted that the Region of York is considering the
impact of water reduction measures on servicing allocation.
There was brief discussion regarding the collection of garbage at high
rise buildings.
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That Official
Plan amendment applications (OP 04-028705 and OP 05-011355) submitted by Lindvest
Properties (Cornell) Limited for lands south of Highway 7, east of 9th
Line, be approved and the draft
Official Plan amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and adopted, and
forwarded to the Region of York for approval;
And that the
letter from Mr. B and Mr. A. Reesor, outlining various concerns relating to the
proximity of a future road to their property and other issues including noise
and traffic impact, be received;
And that Phase 1 of draft plan of subdivision 19TM-06012 (SU 06-114925)
located south of Highway 7, east of 9th Line, proposed by Lindvest
Properties (Cornell) Limited, be draft approved
subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘B’;
And that an
additional condition of site plan approval be that the applicant install
three-stream waste disposal chutes subject to the readiness of Community
Services staff to pick up such waste;
And that the
zoning applications (ZA 04-028706 and ZA 06-114935), submitted by Lindvest
Properties (Cornell) Limited, to implement
Phase 1 of draft plan of subdivision
19TM-06012 (SU 06-114925) south of Highway 7, east of 9th Line, be approved and the draft Zoning
By-laws attached as Appendix ‘C’ be finalized and enacted;
And that servicing allocation for 50 townhouse units and 150 apartment
units (481.5 population) be granted
to Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited subject to
written confirmation from the Trustee of the Cornell Landowners Group that
servicing allocation is available from the total sewer and water allocation
granted to the Cornell Community by the Town and the Region;
And that, prior to issuance of draft plan approval, the owner shall
enter into an agreement with the Town of Markham, which agreement shall be
registered on title, committing the owner to:
A. Not enter into any agreements of purchase and sale with end users
(defined as the eventual homeowner who is purchasing a dwelling or an
individual lot containing a dwelling for the purpose of occupancy), for units
beyond the first 200 units, until such time as:
a) i) York Region has advised in writing that it
is no earlier than twelve (12)
months prior to the expected completion of the Duffin Creek Water
Pollution Control Plant expansion project and the Southeast Collector Trunk
Sewer project; and
ii) The Council of the Town of Markham
has allocated adequate available water supply and sewage servicing capacity to
the subject development;
or
b) The Town of Markham approves a
transfer of servicing allocation to this development that is not dependent upon
the construction of infrastructure;
or
c) The Regional Commissioner of Transportation and Works
confirms servicing capacity for this development by a suitable alternative
method and the Town of Markham allocates the capacity to this development.
AND
B. Not enter into any agreements of purchase and sale with non
end users for the subject lands unless the agreement of purchase and sale
contains a condition that requires the purchaser and any subsequent purchasers
to enter into a separate agreement with the Town of Markham, which agreement
shall be registered on title, committing the owner to the same terms as set out
in item A above.
And that, prior to draft plan
approval, the Owner shall enter into an
indemnity agreement with York Region, which agreement shall be registered on title,
agreeing to save harmless York Region from any claim or action as a result of
York Region granting draft approval of Plan 19TM-06012 or any phase thereof
(beyond the first 200 units), including, but not limited to claims or actions
resulting from, water or sanitary sewer service not being available when
anticipated. The agreement shall include
a provision that requires all subsequent purchasers of the subject lands, who
are not end-users, to enter into a separate agreement with York Region as a
condition of the agreement of purchase and sale, to indemnify York Region on
the same terms and conditions as the owner;
And that the Town
reserves the right to revoke or reallocate sewage allocation and water supply should
the development not proceed in a timely manner;
And that the
applicant agree to pay their proportionate share of the Highway 48 flow control
measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
And that the applicant provide to the
Town the required payment of 30% subdivision processing fees in accordance with
the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 2007-15);
And that the
Site Plan application (SC 06-129543) submitted by Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited to permit a mixed use retail centre on
the south side of Highway 7, east of Bur Oak Avenue, including a long term Master Plan for the site, be endorsed in
principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘D’;
And that site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning
& Urban Design or her 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;
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
23. 2007
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING PLAN (10.16)
Report Attachment
Mr. S. Chait, Director, Economic Development, provided highlights of
the 2007 Economic Development Marketing Plan. These included a regular
videoconference program with Wuhan,
Beijing and Laval,
QC as well as a number of partnerships and
sponsorship opportunities.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jones
That the report entitled “2007
Economic Development Marketing Plan” be received and endorsed,
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all
things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
24. ECONOMIC
COMPETITIVENESS STRATEGY
PHASE 2 RESULTS AND PROGRESS
UPDATE (10.16)
Presentation
Ms. C. Kakaflikas, Senior Business Development
Officer, provided an update on the Economic Competitiveness Strategy Phase 2.
Three priorities were identified – people, infrastructure and land use. There
was discussion surrounding employment lands and branding. It was noted that the
draft 10 Year Economic Development Strategy will be presented later this year.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the presentation by Ms. C. Kakaflikas,
Senior Business Development Officer, providing an update on the
Economic Competitiveness Strategy Phase 2 Results and Progress, be received.
CARRIED
25. CITY
OF MELBOURNE
ZERO NET EMISSIONS BY 2020
(5.7)
Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the report by the City of Melbourne titled “Zero Net Emissions by
2020 – A Roadmap to a Climate Neutral City” be received and referred
to the Chief Administrative Officer;
And that staff report back in September 2007 with
draft Terms of Reference for a Committee to develop an environmental plan for
the Town of Markham.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 3:35 p.m.