Development Services Committee Minutes

Meeting #:Meeting Number 12
Date:
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Location:
Council Chamber
Roll Call
  • Mayor Frank Scarpitti
  • Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
  • Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  • Regional Councillor Joe Li
  • Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  • Councillor Keith Irish
  • Councillor Alan Ho
  • Councillor Reid McAlpine
  • Councillor Karen Rea
  • Councillor Andrew Keyes
  • Councillor Amanda Collucci
  • Councillor Khalid Usman
  • Councillor Isa Lee
Staff
  • Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Arvin Prasad, Commissioner Development Services
  • Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor & Acting Director, Human Resources
  • Bryan Frois, Chief of Staff
  • Brian Lee, Director Engineering
  • Biju Karumanchery, Director, Planning & Urban Design
  • Ron Blake, Senior Manager, Development
  • Stephen Chait, Director, Economic Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship
  • George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner
  • Alida Tari, Manager, Access & Privacy

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The Development Services Committee meeting convened at 9:35 am with Regional Councillor Jim Jones as Chair.  Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton Chaired Transportation and Infrastructure Issues.  Councillor Alan Ho Chaired Culture and Economic Development Issues.

  • Moved byDeputy Mayor Don Hamilton
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    1. That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held May 27, 2019, be confirmed.
    Carried
  • Moved byDeputy Mayor Don Hamilton
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    1. That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held May 21, 2019, be confirmed.
    Carried

There were no deputations.

The Committee suggested that staff take into consideration Main Street Markham.  There was discussion regarding the informal working group.  It was suggested that this be received and referred back to staff, and that staff report back in the fall 2019.

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Karen Rea
    1. That the correspondence dated May 31, 2019 from the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville titled "Resolution from Councillor Kroon, re: Highway 48 Corridor" be received and referred back to staff.
    Carried

There were no petitions.

  • Moved byCouncillor Khalid Usman
    Seconded byCouncillor Amanda Collucci
    1. That the minutes of the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham meeting held March 4, 2019, be received for information purposes.
    Carried

The Committee inquired why the October minutes were being received at this time.  It was noted that Committee has not met regularly and that these October minutes were just adopted at the April 2019 meeting.

  • Moved byCouncillor Khalid Usman
    Seconded byCouncillor Amanda Collucci
    1. That the minutes of the Public Art Advisory Committee meeting held October 10, 2018, be received for information purposes.
    Carried
  • Moved byCouncillor Khalid Usman
    Seconded byCouncillor Amanda Collucci
    1. That the minutes of the Historic Unionville Community Vision Committee meeting held January 16, 2019 (Notes), February 20, 2019, March 27, 2019 and April 17, 2019, be received for information purposes.
    Carried

12 TOWNHOUSES AT 10165 VICTORIA SQUARE BLVD, AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT 4 STREET TOWNHOUSES AT 10197 VICTORIA SQUARE BLVD (WARD 2) FILE NOS. ZA 19 179145, SU 19 179147, SU 19 179146 & SPC 19 179145 (10.5, 10.7, 10.6)

 

  • Moved byCouncillor Khalid Usman
    Seconded byCouncillor Amanda Collucci
    1. That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Nest (Vs) GP Inc., Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Site Plan Control to permit 12 townhouses at 10165 Victoria Square Blvd, and Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit 4 street townhouses at 10197 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2), File Nos. ZA 19 179145, SU 19 179147, SU 19 179146 & SPC 19 179145” be received.
    Carried

FILE NO. ZA/SPC 18 154612 (WARD 6) (10.5, 10.6)

 

There was brief discussion regarding the timing of the public meeting for this application.

  • Moved byCouncillor Khalid Usman
    Seconded byCouncillor Amanda Collucci
    1. That the report dated June 10, 2019 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Angus Glen Village Ltd., 4071 and 4289 Major Mackenzie Drive East, south side of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of Kennedy Road, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications to permit 173 townhouses on the subject lands, File No. ZA/SPC 18 154612”, be received.
    Carried

The Committee requested that residents that are impacted be notified.  

  • Moved byCouncillor Khalid Usman
    Seconded byCouncillor Amanda Collucci
    1. That the memo dated June 10, 2019 entitled “Arterial and Collector Road Sidewalk Network Completion Program, Communications Plan” be received; and,
    2. That residents that will be impacted be notified.
    Carried

George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner addressed the Committee and explained the purpose of the staff recommendation to refuse the demolition permit for the David Hopper House.

There was discussion regarding the approximate 59 vacant dwellings in Markham that have cultural heritage value or interest, and it was suggested that staff report back with a memo.

 

  • Moved byCouncillor Karen Rea
    Seconded byCouncillor Alan Ho
    1. That the report dated June 10, 2019 titled “Demolition Permit Application and Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, David Hopper House, 11251 Woodbine Avenue, Ward 2, File No. 19 115460 DP, dated June 10, 2019, be received;
    2. That the Demolition Permit Application for the vacant dwelling at 11251 Woodbine Avenue be refused on the basis of its cultural heritage value or interest;
    3. That staff be directed to follow through with the enforcement of the Property Standards By-law to ensure the building is repaired to stabilize its condition and secure it from further deterioration;
    4. That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the David Hopper House at 11251 Woodbine Avenue be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest;
    5. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to ate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act;
    6. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption;
    7. That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board;
    8. And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

    Carried
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
    1. That staff be directed to report back with a memo regarding the approximate 59 vacant dwellings that have cultural heritage or interest.
    Carried

Councillor Keith Irish addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the staff recommendation relative to the street name change.  Councillor Irish requested that rather than holding a Public Meeting, a letter be sent to the impacted residents by registered mail, and that any questions or concerns from residents be directed to staff.

  • Moved byCouncillor Keith Irish
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    1. That the report entitled “Rename the section of Meadowview Avenue between Yonge Street and Doncaster Avenue to Doncaster Avenue”, dated June 10, 2019, be received; and,
    2. That Development Services Committee authorize Staff to initiate the process for renaming the City owned section of Meadowview Avenue between Yonge Street and Doncaster Avenue to Doncaster Avenue; and,
    3. That a letter be sent via registered mail to the land owners abutting the affected section of Meadowview Avenue about the proposed renaming and that if the land owners have any questions or concerns to contact staff; and,
    4. That Staff report back to Council prior to the proposed street name change; and further,
    5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
    Carried

 

 

Brian Lee, Director of Engineering summarized the details outlined in the report. 

There was discussion regarding the contract staff resources and/or consultant resources engaged for this project.  It was suggested that staff set up a meeting with York Region staff, York Region Transit staff, and Metrolinx to discuss and confirm the anticipated roles of the consultant.

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byMayor Frank Scarpitti
    1. That the report entitled “Yonge Street/Highway 7 Regional Centre Transit Planning Optimization Value Engineering Advisory Services, Wards 1” be received; and,

    2. That the tendering process for consulting engineering services for the Yonge Street/Highway 7 Regional Centre Transit Planning Optimization Value Engineering Advisory Services (“Value Engineering Advisory Services”) be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1 (h), which states “where it is necessary or in the best interests of the City to acquire non-standard items or Consulting and Professional Services from a preferred supplier or from a supplier who has a proven track record with the City in terms of pricing, quality and service;” and,

    3. That the Value Engineering Advisory Services be awarded to NCE Value Engineers Inc. for an amount not exceeding $25,000 inclusive of HST impact and contingencies and internal charges; and,

    4. That a new 2019 Engineering capital project be created, “Yonge Street/Highway 7 Regional Centre Transit Planning Optimization Value Engineering Advisory Services, Wards 1” in the amount of $25,000 to be funded from the City-Wide Hard Development Charges Reserve; and further,

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

    Carried

There was discussion regarding the benefits of obtaining ideas from high density cities that have urban form and integrated subway systems.

  • Moved byMayor Frank Scarpitti
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    1. That the report dated June 10, 2019 entitled “Urban Design & Development, New York NY July 2019” be received; and, 
    2. That the 6-person Markham delegation to conduct site visits to view urban design & development in New York City be approved, and the City of Markham be represented by the Mayor, the Chair and Deputy Chair of Development Services, the Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner of Development Services, and the Director of Planning & Urban Design; and, 
    3. That the total cost of the delegation to New York, NY not exceed $10,000.00 and be expensed from within the 2019 Business Travel account 610-9985201; and further, 
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried
  • Moved byMayor Frank Scarpitti
    Seconded byCouncillor Khalid Usman
    1. That the report dated June 10, 2019 entitled “Markham Delegation to Nordlingen Germany September 2019” be received; and,
    2. That the Markham delegation to attend the Wall Festival in Nordlingen Germany, September 5-8, 2019 be approved and Mayor and City Council be represented by a two-person delegation comprising Regional Councillor Jack Heath and Ward 4 Councillor Karen Rea, and,
    3. That the total cost of the delegation to Nordlingen Germany not exceed $4,900.00 and be expensed from within the 2019 Business Travel account 610-9985201; and further,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

Eric Lariviere, Manager, Theatre summarized the details in the report.

There was discussion regarding the benefits of establishing a Foundation.

The Committee briefly discussed the difference between a sponsorship versus a donation.

 

  • Moved byMayor Frank Scarpitti
    Seconded byCouncillor Khalid Usman
    1. That the report “Markham Foundation for the Performing Arts” be received; and,
    2. That Council approve the “Markham Foundation for the Performing Arts Business Case” (Appendix B); and,
    3. That staff be authorized to apply for incorporation for a not-for-profit, Municipal Services Corporation which will operate under the corporate name the “Markham Foundation for the Performing Arts”; and,
    4. That Council approve the appointment of the City’s Chief Administrative Officer, Treasurer, and Director, Economic, Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship as the initial directors of the Markham Foundation for the Performing Arts; and,
    5. That Staff be authorized to apply to Canada revenue Agency (CRA) to register the Markham Foundation for the Performing Arts as a charity; and,
    6. That Staff be authorized to establish a nomination committee composed of Mayor, Ward 2 Councillor Alan Ho, Ward 1 Councillor Keith Irish, and two (2) current members of the Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board (Aleem Israel, Justin Reid) to identify suitable director candidates for the Board of Directors of the Markham Foundation for the Performing Arts; and,
    7. That Council approve the advertising cost of the Board of Directors regular recruitment process to a maximum of $3,000.00, which will be funded from the approved 2019 Professional Fees account # 560 560 5699; and further,
    8. That Staff be authored and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

       

    Carried

11.

Note: The notice of this motion was given to Development Services Committee at its meeting held on May 27, 2019.

Councillor Amanda Collucci addressed the Committee and briefly summarized the purpose of the Motion. 

The Committee suggested that staff consider the following:

  • have the option of 3-D modelling
  • establish an interview Committee to assess the RFP submissions with the Chair and Vice Chair of Development Services Committee; and the members of the Markham Subcommittee
  • establish a Committee made up of Members of Council to assist with the Charrettes
  • Updated transportation study
  • ensure the GO station reviews are included

There was discussion regarding potential impacts to existing applications.

  • Moved byCouncillor Amanda Collucci
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes

    Whereas a number of development applications within the Markham Road - Mount Joy corridor between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive are currently under review; and,

    Whereas the Official Plan 2014 identifies the Markham Road – Mount Joy Local Corridor as an intensification area, and requires the preparation of a secondary plan for this corridor; and,

    Whereas the Study area will extend slightly beyond the boundaries of the Markham Road-Mount Joy Secondary Plan in all directions; and,

    Whereas the Stouffville GO line runs through the corridor, with an existing station at Bur Oak Avenue and a potential station at Major Mackenzie Drive; and,

    Whereas a Request for Proposals (RFP) is currently being finalized to retain consulting services for a Markham Road – Mount Joy Secondary Plan Study, which will develop a comprehensive development plan and key policy direction for the corridor, addressing land use and urban design, transportation (including transit and active transportation) and municipal servicing; and,

    Whereas the results of this Study will form the basis of a new statutory Secondary Plan to be prepared by staff following the Study; and,

    Whereas a key component of the Secondary Plan Study is the development of a Demonstration Plan which will identify appropriate land uses (including parks), built form, and the distribution of height and density, among other things; and,

    Whereas public engagement is an important component in the development of the Demonstration Plan; and further,

    Whereas staff will consider 3-D drawings for the Demonstration Plan for visualization purposes;

    Now therefore be it resolved:

    1. That the RFP include a provision for a design charrette to develop the Demonstration Plan; and,
    2. That the design charrette include residents and other stakeholders; and,
    3. That the details of the design charrette, including the appropriate length and specific nature, be confirmed once the successful consulting team is awarded the Study; and,
    4. That the Chair and Vice-Chair of Development Services Committee and members of the Markham Sub-Committee be invited to provide input to the successful consulting team and staff on the details of the design charrette; and further,
    5. That the City of Markham have regard for the protection of the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District which includes Main Street Markham
    Carried

There were no notices of motion.

Bill 108, More Homes, More Choices Act, 2019

Councillor Keith Irish addressed the Committee advising that Bill 108 received the third reading last week.

There was discussion regarding how new applications will be affected by this Bill.

There were no announcements.

  • Moved byCouncillor Karen Rea
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish

    That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matters:

    Carried

15.1
DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ISSUES
 

15.1.1
LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD – COMMITTEE OF ADJUST APPEAL, 2403502 ONTARIO INC. (WARD 2) (8.0) [Section 239 (2) (e)]
 

  • Moved byDeputy Mayor Don Hamilton
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    1. That the Development Services Committee meeting adjourn at 12:38 p.m.
    Carried
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