ENVIRONMENT
& TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
2002-06-17
Meeting No. 7
Attendance
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
M. F. Turner, Commissioner of Development
Services
J. Baird, Acting Commissioner of Development Services
J. Sales, Commissioner of Community and
Fire Services
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
S. Bertoia, Director of Environmental
Services
M. Ingwersen, Manager, Parks Construction
and Maintenance
A. Mukherjee, Manager, Transportation/
Engineering
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator
M. Iyamu, Traffic Coordinator
L. Fernandes, Transportation Engineer
J. Kee, Committee Clerk
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The
Environment & Transportation Committee convened at the hour of 1:10 p.m.
with Councillor J. Virgilio in the Chair
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None declared.
1. PROPOSED
PROPERTY ACQUISITION
CLEGG ROAD (8.7)
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute an agreement with Hydro One Networks Inc. in a form satisfactory to the
Town Solicitor and the Chief Administrative Officer to acquire the property
required to extend Clegg Road to Rodick Road;
And that a portion of the Town owned lands
lying between the west limit of the Hydro property and Rodick Road, Part 9 Plan
65R-19051, totalling approximately 0.14 ha. in area, be declared surplus and
conveyed to Hydro One Networks Inc.;
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute a Construction Agreement with Hydro One Networks Inc. to permit the
construction of the Clegg Road extension.
CARRIED
2. MARKHAM
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
STUDY 2002 (5.10 & 10.0)
Committee had
before them copies of the Markham Transportation Planning Study 2002. Members
were advised that this MTPS 2002 incorporated all comments from previous
consultation sessions with both the public and Members of Council. Appreciation was expressed to all staff that
had been involved with the process.
Following some
discussion, Committee requested that minor amendments be made to the document,
and that it be brought back to the Council Meeting on June 25, 2002.
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor J. Heath
That
the staff report and document, entitled "Markham Transportation Planning
Study 2002" be received and approved, as amended, for re-distribution at
the June 25, 2002 Council Meeting;
And
that copies of the report and the amended "Markham Transportation Planning
Study 2002" be circulated to the Region of York, Region of Durham and
abutting local municipalities.
CARRIED
**Amended by
Council on June 25, 2002 to add an additional clause, as follows:
And
that the following amendments be incorporated into the final document:
- with
respect to Environmental Assessment, include a footnote referencing Council's
further review of the impact on the Warden Hemlock Woods.
- with
respect to road widenings, include a footnote referring to the further review
of the transition from four to six lanes from John Street north to Highway 407
along Leslie Street.
3. PROPOSED
CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHWAY 407
INTERCHANGE AT MARKHAM BY-PASS (5.10)
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the
Regional Transportation and Works Committee June 12, 2002 report entitled
Proposed Construction of the Highway 407 Interchange at the Markham By-pass
Town of Markham be received;
And that the
Director of Engineering update Committee as to the progress of the construction
of the Hwy 407/Markham By-pass interchange;
And that the
Region of York be requested to incorporate in the design, financing and
construction, of the Highway 407 interchange access ramps to and from the south
at the Markham By-pass.
CARRIED
4. ROAD WIDENING AND WATERMAIN
INSTALLATION
MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE EAST OF WARDEN AVENUE (5.10)
Members were advised that the Town has requested the Region to install
traffic control signals at both entrances of the Angus Glen Community Centre,
and discussion ensued with respect to the feasibility of engaging a consultant
to confirm that warrants would be met.
It was generally agreed that a consultant was not necessary.
Moved by Regional Councillor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the
Region of York June 12, 2002 Transportation and Works Committee report entitled
"Road Widening and Watermain Installation, Major Mackenzie Drive, East of
Warden Avenue, Town of Markham, Project 9860, 74070 and 74080", be
received;
**And that the
Region of York be requested to install at least one traffic signal at the Angus
Glen Community Centre entrance with Major Mackenzie Drive as part of their road
construction
contract in
2003, without the need for a consultant.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
And
that Clause 2 be amended to include the statement "without the need for a
consultant".
CARRIED
**Amended by
Council on June 25, 2002 to add the following statement to the second clause:
And that the
Region of York be requested to install at least one traffic signal at the Angus
Glen Community Centre entrance with Major Mackenzie Drive as part of their road
construction
contract in
2003, without the need for a consultant to
prove that the warrants exist.
5. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY GUIDELINES
(10.0 & 5.7)
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That the staff
report entitled "Environmental Impact Study Guidelines", dated June
17, 2002 be received;
And that
Council approve the Environmental Impact Study Guidelines;
**And
that staff report back to Council with any modifications made at the Developers
Round Table meeting of June 19, 2002;
And that staff report back on the applicability of the guidelines, and
on the application of the guidelines relative to the current policy initiatives
in the Fall of 2002;
And that staff
report back to Council on a draft amendment to By-law 170-2000 "A By-law
to prescribe a Tariff of Fees for the Processing of Planning
Applications", to include an Environmental Peer Review fee.
CARRIED
**Amended by
Council on June 25, 2002, as follows:
And that staff
report back to Council with any modifications necessary
following the Developers Round Table meeting of June 19, 2002;
6. ROSEPORT INVESTMENTS LTD. AND
LANDPORT INVESTMENTS LTD. DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PLAN (5.7 & 10.0)
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That the staff report entitled Roseport
Investments Ltd. and Landport Investment Ltd. Development Agreement and
Environmental Management Plan, dated June 17, 2002 be received;
And that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Development Agreement with Roseport
Investments Ltd. and Landport Investments Ltd. to the satisfaction of the CAO,
the Town Solicitor and outside Legal Counsel;
And that
Roseport and Landport Investments Ltd. be authorized to construct, on behalf of
the Town, the Rodick Road extension (Fairburn Dr. to south of Yorktech Dr.)
subject to Director of Engineering approval of all drawings, standards and
contract prices;
And that the purchasing policy 143-2000 be waived for
the construction of Rodick Road from Fairburn Dr. to south of Yorktech Drive;
And that the
cost for the design and construction of Rodick Road extension be funded from
the approved 2000, 2001 and 2002 Capital Budget; (Project #3704, Account #
083-53503704005, Project # 3745, Account # 083 53503745005 and Project # 4731,
Account # 083-53504731005);
And that the
final Environmental Management Plan dated April 22, 2002, attached as Appendix
“B” to the staff report be endorsed;
**And further
that staff report back to Environment and Transportation Committee quarterly with the results of the ground
water monitoring program.
CARRIED
**Amended by
Council on June 25, 2002, as follows:
And further
that staff report back to Environment and Transportation Committee quarterly
with the results of the ground water monitoring program for the next five (5) years with an option to extend.
7. CARLTON ROAD OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
MCKAY CRESCENT TO PENNOCK CRESCENT (5.12.1)
Moved by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by
Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
That staff
undertake studies to review long-term solutions in response to the safety
concerns identified on Carlton Road between McKay Crescent and Pennock Crescent
in consultation with the area residents and report back on the results;
And
that, in response to the concerns of the community, staff be requested to
undertake short term measures, including lane painting, improved signage, and
"cat's eye" reflectors, to address the immediate safety concerns;
And
that the area residents be advised of this action.
CARRIED
8. REVISIONS TO BY-LAW #68-92
GOVERNING BOULEVARD TREES (5.7 & 6.3)
Moved by
Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
That Council
approve revisions to By-Law Number 68-92, "A by-law to authorize and
regulate the planting, trimming and removal of trees on the highways of the
Town of Markham", to include Chinese Elm, coniferous trees, and fruiting
trees in Schedule "A" - Trees Prohibited From Being Planted On The
Untravelled Portion Of A Highway;
And that any
requests for the removal of healthy non-prohibited boulevard trees be the
subject of a staff report to Council.
CARRIED
9. SUSIE GARDEN AWARD PROGRAM (12.2.6
& 5.7)
Moved by
Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the Susie
Garden Award Program to educate and promote gardening be approved;
And
that the following Members of Council be appointed to the Susie Garden Award
Program Committee:
Councillor E. Shapero
Councillor A.
Chiu
CARRIED
10. LIGHT POLLUTION - INTERIM REPORT (5.7)
Moved by
Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by
Councillor J. Heath
That an amount
not to exceed $20,000 be provided to retain a lighting consultant to review and
provide expert inputs to the draft "By-law to Regulate Light Pollution and
Light Trespass";
And that
funding for this expert review be drawn from the 2002 Capital Budget, Project
No. 4877, Account No. 65-5350-4877-005;
And that staff
be authorized to issue Request For Quotation to retain a qualified lighting
consultant for the expert review.
CARRIED
11. APPROVAL FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE 2002 TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECTS (5.12)
Moved by
Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That Council
approve construction of the following traffic calming projects for the 2002
Traffic Calming Programme:
NO. OF
COMMUNITY WARD STREET NAME HUMPS
Thornhill 1 Kirk Drive 8
Unionville 3 Fred Varley Drive
(Fonthill Blvd. to 5
Krieghoff Avenue), and Sciberras Road
(Hwy. 7 to Fred Varley Drive)
Markham Village 5 Boxwood
Drive and Havelock Gate 8
NO. OF
COMMUNITY WARD STREET NAME HUMPS
Milliken Mills 7 Coppard Avenue (Elson Street to
Highglen Avenue) 6
8 Aldergrove
Drive 8
And
that Council approve construction of the proposed 16 speed humps in Lower East
Village (from Main Street to Elm Street/Albert Street and from Highway 7 to
Ramona Boulevard) subject to a 60% approval rate from the community;
And
further that funding for these projects in the amount of $230,000 be withdrawn
first from Project No. 2822 - Traffic Calming Initiatives, in the 2001 Capital
Budget (Account Number 065-5350-2822-005) and the remaining balance of the cost
from Project No. 4878 - New Traffic Calming Initiatives, in the 2002 Capital
Budget (Account Number 065-5350-4878-005);
And
further that Staff report back on the results of the public consultation
process for Willowbrook Road, Ward 2.
CARRIED
12. NEW TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS AT
RODICK/CALVERT AND BULLOCK/
CENTENNIAL GO STATION (5.12.1)
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That Council
approve the by-law to amend Schedule 19 of Traffic By-law 106-71, pertaining to
"Traffic Control Signals", by including traffic control signals at
the intersection of Rodick Road and Calvert Road;
And that
Council also approve the by-law to amend Schedule 19 of Traffic By-law 106-71,
pertaining to "Traffic Control Signals", by including traffic control
signals at the intersection
of Bullock
Drive and the new Entrance to Centennial GO Station;
And that
funding for the Rodick/Calvert Project in the amount of $150,000 be withdrawn
from Project No. 4871 - New Traffic Signal - Calvert and Rodick, in the 2002
Capital Budget (Account Number 065-5350-4871-005).
CARRIED
13. PESTICIDE REDUCTION STEERING COMMITTEE
GREEN GUIDE PAMPHLET & LAWN SIGN (5.7)
Councillor
E. Shapero reported that the Pesticide Reduction Steering Committee, at its
meeting held June 12, 2002, recommended that a pamphlet regarding healthy lawns
be forwarded to the Environment & Transportation Committee and to the Town
Solicitor for their consideration and approval. This brochure would be distributed to residents involved with the
Pesticide Free Pilot Project. In
addition, lawn signs currently being used within the Region of York were also
being recommended.
Ms.
Marjorie Rebane, Manager, Corporate Communications, presented draft copies of
two pamphlets - one derived from the City of Toronto, and the other from the
Region of York. Members were advised
that the City of Toronto had indicated that permission to use their pamphlet
would be withdrawn if any changes were to be made to their pamphlet.
Mrs. Marion
Matthias, Ward 1 (South) Thornhill Residents Inc., was in attendance, and
expressed concerns relating to pesticide use.
Concerns
raised included: statements in the pamphlet regarding the effects of pesticide
use; possible liability issues; pamphlet production time constraints; and the
advantage of the use of the word "may" in some instances.
Moved by
Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by
Councillor J. Heath
**That
the lawn signs and draft pamphlet, entitled "Green Guide to a Healthy Lawn",
based on the City of Toronto pamphlet, be approved, pending final reprint
permission of the City of Toronto;
And
that the City of Toronto be requested to approve the placement of the logo of
the Town of Markham on the front of the pamphlet;
And
that staff be directed to proceed with the production and printing of the
pamphlet.
CARRIED
**Amended by
Council on June 25, 2002 to delete the Committee recommendation and replace it
with the following:
That the Town of Markham adopt
and utilize the Region of York pamphlet on pesticide control entitled "A
Healthy Lawn, A Healthy Family, Reduce the Use of Pesticides" for
publication and distribution to residents of the Town of Markham;
And that, with the agreement of
the Region of York, more homeowner practices be included;
And that Members of Council be
given the opportunity to comment on such brochure prior to proceeding.
14. TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH - WEST OXFORD
PHOTO RADAR (13.5.2)
Moved by
Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the
resolution from Township of South - West Oxford petitioning Government of
Ontario to implement the use of photo-radar in enforcing speed limits on the
400-series highways, be endorsed.
CARRIED
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At
1:10 p.m. Committee recessed in-camera to discuss a property matter and
reconvened at
1:25
p.m.
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Other
matters considered by the Environment & Transportation Committee on June
17, 2002:
15. REGION OF YORK TRANSPORTATION MASTER
PLAN COMMENTS ON FINAL DRAFT (5.10)
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the
Region of York June 12, 2002 Transportation and Works Committee report entitled
"York Region Transportation Master Plan Comments on Draft Final
Report", be received;
And that the
Director of Engineering update Committee as required on the resolution of
issues raised by Markham.
CARRIED
16. MARKHAM BY-PASS EXTENSION FROM HWY 407
TO MORNINGSIDE AVENUE, CITY OF TORONTO
CONSULTANT ASSIGNMENT AWARD (5.10)
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the Regional Transportation and Works Committee June 12, 2002 report entitled
"Markham By-Pass Extension from Highway 407 to Morningside Avenue, City of
Toronto Consultant, Assignment Award", be received;
And
that the Director of Engineering update Committee as required on the status of
the Individual Environmental Assessment study for the Markham By-Pass Extension
from Hwy. 407 to Morningside Avenue.
CARRIED
17. TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES AND PARKING
PROHIBITIONS - WARDEN AVENUE, KENNEDY ROAD,
MCCOWAN ROAD, AND MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
2002 BELL CANADIAN OPEN - ANGUS GLEN GOLF CLUB
SEPTEMBER 2 TO 8, 2002 (5.17)
Committee had before them a report from the Region of York authorizing
temporary road closures on Major Mackenzie Drive, and Warden Avenue, and
temporary parking restrictions on Regional roads relating to the 2002 Bell
Canadian Open at the Angus Glen Golf Club, being held September 2 to September
8, 2002. A number of concerns were
raised, and staff was requested to prepare a report for the June 25, 2002
Council Meeting, related to temporary parking facilities in the area during the
event.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor
F. Scarpitti
That the
Regional Transportation and Works Committee June 12, 2002 report entitled
"Temporary Road Closures and Parking Prohibitions - Warden Avenue, Kennedy
Road, McCowan Road, Elgin Mills Road and Major Mackenzie Drive, Town of Markham"
with respect to the 2002 Bell Canadian
Open at the Angus Glen Golf Club, being held September 2 to September 8, 2002,
be received;
And
that the Director of Street Services be requested to prepare a report for the
June 25, 2002 Council Meeting in response to concerns raised this date with
respect to temporary parking facilities in the area during the event.
CARRIED
18. MEETING WITH RESIDENTS OF
EMELINE CRESCENT (5.7)
Moved by
Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That no
further action be taken on the request for the removal of 2 boulevard trees at
12 Emeline Crescent.
CARRIED
19. FEASIBILITY OF MANDATING THE USE OF KRAFT
PAPER
BAGS FOR LEAF AND YARDWASTE COLLECTION (5.1)
Mrs. Marion
Matthias, Ward 1 (South) Thornhill Residents Inc., was in attendance to request
that kraft paper bags remain voluntary and not be made mandatory, and that open
receptacles continue to be permitted for residential leaf and yardwaste.
Considerable
discussion took place with respect to paper bag and plastic bag usage, and Mr.
Stan Bertoia, Director of Environmental Services, advised that kraft paper bags
are 25% more expensive than plastic leaf and yardwaste bags.
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the matter of continuing the voluntary use of kraft paper bags for the curbside
collection of residential leaf and yardwaste, be deferred to an Environment
& Transportation Committee meeting in the fall of 2002.
CARRIED
20. REGION OF YORK -
HIGHWAY 7 AND VERCLAIR GATE (5.10 & 5.12.1)
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
That the
letter dated May 17, 2002 from the Region of York, advising that traffic
control signals at the intersection of Highway 7 and Verclair Gate have been included
in the 2002 Intersection Improvement Program, be received.
CARRIED
21. REGION OF YORK - GO STATION - CENTENNIAL
COMMUNITY
CENTRE (5.14.2 & 6.6 & 13.4)
Moved by
Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by
Councillor D. Horchik
That the
letter dated May 17, 2002 from Region of York, with respect to Region's
involvement with the proposed GO Station at Centennial Community Centre, be
received.
CARRIED
22. REGION OF YORK - U-TURN PROHIBITION
NINTH LINE - HIGHWAY 407 RAMP TO HIGHWAY 7 (13.4 & 5.10)
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Heath
That the
letter dated May 17, 2002 from the Region of York, advising that the Region
will implement a "No U-Turn" prohibition for northbound traffic on
Ninth Line from the north limit of the Highway 407 ramp to Highway 7, be
received.
CARRIED
23. WALKWAY BETWEEN CAPTAIN ROLPH BLVD
AND MARKHAM DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL
PLACEMENT OF CAMERA (5.20)
In response to
a query by Councillor Jack Heath regarding the installation of a surveillance
camera in the walkway between Captain Rolph Blvd. and Markham District High
School, the Director of Street Services advised that it has now been installed
in the walkway, and the Town is awaiting official correspondence from the York
Region District School Board with respect to the cost of the installation.
Moved by
Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
That the
matter relating to the installation of a camera on the walkway between Captain
Rolph Boulevard and Markham District High School, be deferred.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The
Environment & Transportation Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of
4:45 p.m.