M I N U T E S
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
2003-06-24
Canada
Room
Meeting No. 13
Attendance
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Mayor D. Cousens
Regional Councillors T. Wong
B.
O'Donnell
Councillors S. Daurio
E.
Shapero
J.
Virgilio (4:55 p.m.)
G.
McKelvey (4:25 p.m.)
J.
Heath (4:35 p.m.)
K.
Usman
A.
Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of Development
Services
S. Birrell, Town Clerk
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
P. Miller, Manager, Secretariat Services
J. Sales, Commissioner of Community
and Fire
Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services
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The Committee of the Whole meeting convened at the hour of
3:55 p.m. with Mayor D. Cousens in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None declared.
1. MINUTES
OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
- JUNE 10, 2003 (16.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held
on June 10, 2003 be confirmed.
Carried
2. BUTTONVILLE CRESCENT
SERVICING (5.5, 5.4)
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That consideration
of the matter of Buttonville Crescent servicing be deferred and referred to the
July 7, 2003 Finance and Administrative Committee meeting.
Carried
3. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND TO THE
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE (10.6, 16.23)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the Chief
Administrative Officer, or designate, be delegated authority to call public
meetings; grant site plan approval; grant extensions and minor revisions to
draft plan approvals; approve street names; grant draft plan or condominium
approval; initiate special advertising and be authorized to act on any general
administrative issues that may be necessary in the absence of Council during
the summer break except as noted in this report, in which case the Finance and
Administrative Committee shall be the delegated approval authority;
And that the Chief
Administrative Officer be authorized to award any required contracts greater
than $350,000 for the period July 8 to August 25, 2003, which are in compliance
with the Town’s Purchasing By-law and which are within budget as approved by
Council;
And that the
Treasurer report back to the September 22, 2003 Finance and Administrative
Committee as to the awards made by staff during this period.
Carried
4. 16TH AVENUE TRUNK SEWER PHASE 2 -
DEWATERING (5.5)
The Commissioner of Development Services
highlighted amendments made by the Region of York to the proposed Town of
Markham resolution. It was noted that
these changes are minor and any major concerns will be addressed.
Mr. L. Smith was in attendance and thanked
members of Committee for their efforts.
He pointed out, however, that water quality problems still exist.
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the motion re
16th Avenue Trunk Sewer, Phase 2, as endorsed by Regional Council on June 12,
2003, be received;
And That subject to the conditions contained in the resolution of Markham
Council dated June 10, 2003 and the clarifications/revisions to bullets
numbered 2, 9 and 10 as outlined in the June 12 resolution of Region of York
Council, and subject to the submission of additional documentation detailing
the Region of York commitments to Pro-active Mitigation, the Minister of the
Environment be notified that the Town of Markham has no objection to the
request by the Region of York for a Permit to Take Water for Phase 2 of the
16th Avenue Trunk Sewer project.
And that the
correspondence from the Region of York advising of the resolution passed by
Regional Council on June 12, 2003 regarding the 16th Avenue Trunk
Sewer Phase 2 Construction Contract in response to the resolution passed by
Markham Council on June 10, 2003, be received.
And that a motion
be presented to the Region of York requesting the Region also be responsible
for water quality issues at the earliest possible convenience.
Carried
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Mayor D. Cousens vacated the Chair and Regional Councillor
T. Wong assumed the Chair.
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5. RECOMMENDATIONS
OF THE PLACES OF WORSHIP STUDY:
FUTURE POLICY DIRECTIONS
REPORT (10.8) Weblink
Committee had before it a tabled proposed amended
recommendation with respect to the Places of Worship Study: Future Policy Directions Report.
The Commissioner of Development Services explained that the
proposed amendment deletes endorsation of the consultant’s
recommendations. Mr. Baird noted that a
Public Meeting to consider the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning
amendments, administrative procedures and the consultants’ recommendations will
be held in September, 2003. Committee
concurred.
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the report, dated June 17, 2003 entitled
“Recommendations of the Places of Worship Study: Future Policy Directions Report”, be received;
And
that the report prepared by Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd. in association with
iTrans Consulting Inc., entitled “Places of Worship Study: Future Policy
Directions Report”, dated June 2003, be received;
And
that Staff be directed to prepare the necessary amendments to the Official Plan
and Zoning (parking) Bylaw to give effect to the recommendations in the Places
of Worship Study;
And
that a Public Meeting be scheduled for Fall 2003 to consider the proposed
amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning (parking) Bylaw;
And that the
definitions and development standards for places of worship in the Town’s
zoning bylaws be updated through the ongoing Zoning Bylaw Review, and the
findings of the Places of Worship Study be considered in that review;
And
that Development Services Committee further consider the proposed revised Site
Reservation Policy for Place of Worship Sites, set out in Appendix ‘A’ of the
June 17, 2003 report entitled “Recommendations
of the Places of Worship Study Future Policy Directions Report” with public
input, concurrently with the proposed amendments to the Official Plan and
Zoning (parking by-law);
And that staff
work with the Box Grove developers group to ensure that a place of worship site
is identified in the Community Design and Development Phasing Plans for Box
Grove, and that the site is reserved in accordance with the new site
reservation policy;
And
that staff ensure that through the update of the Cornell Master Plan, which is
currently underway, three
additional place of worship sites are identified and that these sites are
reserved in accordance with the new site reservation policy;
And
that staff continue to work with developers in Markham Centre to establish
appropriate and innovative ways to reserve four place of worship sites in
Markham Centre;
And
that staff continue to work with the Berczy and Greensborough developers’
groups to ensure that the Council policy regarding the provision of place of
worship sites is met.
Carried
6. TORONTO LING-LIANG CHURCH APARTMENT
288 CLAYTON DRIVE, OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT A 55 UNIT RETIREMENT APARTMENT BUILDING (OP
02-118830, ZA 02-118835, SC 03-107361)
(10.3, 10.5, 10.6) Weblink
Committee had before it the written submission of Simon Ng providing a summary of discussions at the
June 23, 2003 residents meeting; written submissions from Tom Wridolin, James
McKenna and Frances Wong requesting that consideration of the application by
the Toronto Ling-Liang Church Apartment be deferred to Council this evening in
order that residents may be in attendance; and a staff summary of discussions
at the June 23, 2003 residents meeting.
The Commissioner
of Development Services confirmed that a number of issues have been addressed,
however, some are still outstanding.
Modifications made to address concerns include:
- the internal location of the garbage room
at the north end of the building away from residences
- a 3 metre landscape strip along the south
property line to buffer existing residences
- the elimination of balcanies and windows on
the rear of the proposed building.
Discussion also took place regarding parking
requirements for seniors’ establishments.
Mr. T.
Wridilon was in attendance in objection to this proposed development on the
basis that, in his opinion:
- established Official Plan and Zoning should
not be amended
- an apartment building in an industrial zone
is not appropriate
- daytime meetings to consider such changes
are inappropriate
- low cost housing may have a potential
impact on property values.
Committee referred to a petition from 15
residents in support of this proposed development.
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the deputation Simon Ng, Project Architect, advising of changes made
to the proposed Toronto Ling-Liang Church Apartment to address the concerns of
staff and residents and of the Community Meeting held on June 23, 2003, be
received;
And that the deputation of Tom Wridolin, 122 Upton Crescent, in objection
to the proposed Toronto Ling-Liang Church Apartment, be received;
And that the
written submission of Simon Ng providing a summary of discussions at the
residents meeting held June 23, 2003, be received;
And that the written submission of Tom Wridolin outlining his objections
to the proposed Toronto Ling-Liang Church Apartment, be received;
And that the
written submissions from Tom Wridolin, James McKenna and Frances Wong
requesting that consideration of the application by the Toronto Ling-Liang
Church Apartment be deferred to Council this evening at 7:00 pm in order that
residents may be in attendance, be received;
And that the Development Services Commission report dated June 17, 2003,
entitled “Toronto Ling Liang Church, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments
and Site Plan Approval to permit a 55 unit retirement apartment building at 288
Clayton Drive [Files: OP. 02-118830,
ZA. 02- 118835, SC. 03-107361]” be received;
And that the Official Plan Amendment application (OP.02-118830) submitted
by the Ling Liang Church, 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. 02-118835)
submitted by the Ling Liang Church, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law
Amendment attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted;
And that the Site Plan application (SC. 03-107361) submitted by the Ling
Liang Church to permit a 5030 m², 55 unit retirement apartment building at 288
Clayton Drive be approved subject to the following conditions:
1.
That the final
site plan and elevation drawings be submitted to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner of Development Services;
2.
That a Landscape Plan be submitted, which includes
perimeter landscaping and landscaping details discussed in this report,
prepared by a Landscape Architect having O.A.L.A. membership, to the
satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;
3.
That the Owner
comply with all requirements of the Town and authorized public agencies, to the
satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services;
4.
That the Owner
enter into a site plan agreement with the Town, containing all standard and
special provisions and requirements of the Town and public agencies including
the following:
(a) Provision for internal garbage storage at the
north end of the apartment building;
(b) Provision for the payment by the Owner of all
applicable fees, recoveries, development charges, parkland dedications and
financial obligations related to applicable Development Group Agreements;
(c) Provision to ensure that should the property
sever as a result of mortgage default, the Owner will register cross use
agreements over the internal driveways, access ramps, and shared parking
spaces;
(d) Provision to ensure that the Owner will not
obstruct the flow of water within the swale along the west and south property
lines, as per the existing easement on the swale registered in favour of the
Town; and
(e) Provision requiring the Owner to post a
letter of credit in the amount of $5000, which will be held for 2 years from
the date of occupancy, and which will be drawn upon to fund improvements at the
northerly access from Clayton Drive if necessary.
And that a water supply allocation for up to 55 units be granted from the
Town’s reserve;
And Further that the site plan approval shall
lapse after a period of three years commencing June 17, 2003, in the event a
site plan agreement is not executed within that period.
(By-laws 2003-193 to 2003-195)
Carried
7. REQUEST TO
ERECT “JORGE MARTINEZ MEMORIAL”
– SPRINGDALE VALLEY – RAYMERVILLE DRIVE
(12.2.6 & 6.3)
Committee discussed various types of memorials, municipal
policy, the need to adhere to policy, maintenance of memorials, and possible
precidents.
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Councillor J. Heath
That the information regarding the proposed Jorge
Martinez Memorial at Springdale Valley, Raymerville Drive, be received;
And that the matter of the proposed Jorge Martinez
Memorial at Springdale Valley, Raymerville Drive, be deferred and referred to
staff to develop a policy to deal with this issue and other types of memorials
including a public consultation process;
And that staff provide a work program for the
development of this policy as quickly as possible.
Carried
8. 2003 COMMITTEE/BOARD
APPOINTMENTS
MARKHAM VILLAGE TRAIN STATION
COMMUNITY
CENTRE BOARD (16.24)
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Councillor J. Heath
Markham Village
Train Station Community Centre Board
That the following
persons be appointed to the Markham Village Train Station Community Centre
Board for a term ending April 30, 2004:
Ken Rudy
Donna
Wigmore
Linaire
Armstrong
Carolyn
Bentley
Nancy Danby
Dorothy
Gilbert
Ken Hoyle
Dianne More
Don Reesor
Theo Rothe
Bob
Youngberg
And that
Councillor J. Heath’s term expire November 30, 2003.
Carried