Development Services Committee Minutes

Meeting #:Meeting Number 8
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 Isa Lee
Regrets
  • Councillor Khalid Usman
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
  • Ron Blake, Senior Manager, Development
  • Stephen Chait, Director, Economic Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship
  • Morgan Jones, Director, Operations
  • Don De Los Santos, Manager, Small Business Centre
  • Rick Cefaratti, Planner II
  • George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner
  • Alida Tari, Manager, Access & Privacy
  • Scott Chapman, Election & Council/Committee Coordinator

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​The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 9:33 AM in the Council Chamber with Regional Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.  Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton assumed the Chair at 10:57 AM for Transportation and Infrastructure items, Nos. 8.1 and 10.1.  Councillor Alan Ho assumed the Chair at 1:20 PM for Culture and Economic Development items, Nos. 11.1 and 11.2. Regional Councillor Jim Jones reassumed the Chair at 2:53 PM.

Development Services Committee recessed at 12:30 PM and reconvened at 1:20 PM.

  • Moved byDeputy Mayor Don Hamilton
    Seconded byCouncillor Alan Ho
    1. That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held April 1, 2019, be confirmed.
    Carried
  • Moved byDeputy Mayor Don Hamilton
    Seconded byCouncillor Alan Ho
    1. That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held March 26, 2019, be confirmed.
    Carried

There were no deputations.

There were no communications.

There were no petitions.

  • Moved byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held March 13, 2019, be received for information purposes.
    Carried
  • Moved byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of November 17, 2018 to March 31, 2019”, be received and staff be directed to process the applications in accordance with the approval route outlined in the report.

BADMINTON AS THE MAIN USE, AT 1375 DENISON STREET (WARD 8) FILE NOS. OP/ZA 18 177790 (10.3, 10.5)

  • Moved byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Neamsby Investments Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a two-storey building for recreational and athletic purposes with badminton as the main use, at 1375 Denison Street (Ward 8), File Nos. OP/ZA 18 177790”, be received. 
    Carried

The Committee discussed the timeline of when development charges apply for infill development. Staff advised that a building permit must be issued within four (4) years of the demolition permit to avoid development charges. It was suggested that the applicant be made aware of this timeline.

  • Moved byDeputy Mayor Don Hamilton
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
    1. That the report entitled “Demolition Permit Application 19 110922 DP, Single Detached Dwelling, 29 Sumner Lane, Thornhill Heritage Conservation District, Ward 1”, dated April 15, 2019, be received; and,
    2. That the demolition of the derelict, vacant, non-heritage, single detached dwelling at 29 Sumner Lane be supported; and,
    3. That final approval of the demolition permit application not be granted until the applicant provides documentation to the Building Department that a permit has been approved by the TRCA for the demolition of the structures and the infilling of the basement excavations; and,
    4. That the applicant be advised of the timeline following the issuance of a demolition permit after which development charges will be reassessed; and further, 
    5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried
  • Moved byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the staff report entitled “Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Thomas H. Bruels House, 2 Aileen Lewis Court”, dated April 15, 2019, be received; and,
    2. That as a condition of the approved Site Plan Agreement, the Thomas H. Bruels House at 2 Aileen Lewis Court be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and,
    3. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
    4. 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; and,
    5. 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; and further,
    6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Don Hamilton
    1. That the report entitled “Traffic Control Signals By-Law Amendment”, be received; and, 
    2. That Schedule 19 of Traffic By-Law 106-71, pertaining to “Traffic Control Signals”, be amended by including the following intersections: 
      • Allstate Parkway at Norman Bethune Avenue / Centurian Drive
      • Birchmount Road at Aviva Way
      • Birchmount Road at Verdale Crossing
      • Birchmount Road, 125 metres south of Enterprise Boulevard
      • Bur Oak Avenue at Roy Rainey Avenue
      • Centurian Drive at Frontenac Drive
      • Enterprise Boulevard at Andre De Grasse Street
      • Enterprise Boulevard at Bill Crothers Drive
      • Enterprise Boulevard at University Boulevard (formerly Rivis Road)
      • Enterprise Boulevard / Unionville Gate at Main Street Unionville
      • John Street, 30 metres east of Rockingham Court (Lake to Lake Route)
      • Norman Bethune Avenue at Aristotle Avenue
      • YMCA Boulevard at University Boulevard (formerly Rivis Road)
    3. That Schedule 12 of Traffic By-Law 106-71, pertaining to “Compulsory Stops”, be amended by rescinding the stop controls at the following intersections: 
      • Allstate Parkway at Centurian Drive
      • Bur Oak Avenue at Roy Rainey Avenue
      • Centurian Drive at Frontenac Drive
      • Main Street Unionville at Unionville Gate 
    4. That the amended by-law shall come into force and effect when the authorized traffic control signals have been energized; and, 
    5. That York Region Police be requested to enforce the traffic signals upon passing of the By-law; and further, 
    6. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

Brian Lee, Director, Engineering, introduced the item.

Peter Miasek, Vice-Chair, Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC), delivered a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) 2018 Achievements and 2019 Business Plan."

The Committee discussed the following relative to the presentation:

  • potential for implementing more pedestrian and cycling flyover and tunnel connections to increase connectivity, particularly in emerging areas such as Markham Centre
  • importance of Highway 404 mid-block crossings for enhancing pedestrian safety
  • the importance of prioritizing construction and integration between cycling and pedestrian trails, particularly throughout important amenity spaces such as the Rouge National Urban Park and Rouge Valley Trail
  • potential for more trail and cycling projects in newer high-density neighbourhoods in Markham
  • opportunities for introducing more physical barriers between vehicular lanes and on-street cycling lanes
  • opportunities for introducing more cycling and pedestrian infrastructure projects along Denison Street and the Milliken area
  • strategies for promoting active transportation to schools to address traffic congestion during peak pick-up and drop-off hours, such as parent consultation workshops and a city-wide publicity campaign
  • Moved byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    Seconded byCouncillor Alan Ho
    1. That the presentation provided by Peter Miasek, Vice-Chair, Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Committee entitled "Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) 2018 Achievements & 2019 Business Plan" be received.
    Carried

Bruce Hall on behalf of The Planning Partnership, consultants for the applicant, addressed the Committee and delivered a PowerPoint presentation relative to the site plan approval for the application at 8330 Woodbine Avenue.

The Committee discussed the following relative to the proposed site plan:

  • potential for increasing the number of storeys of the proposed hotel
  • potential opportunities for greater integration between the proposed hotel and office spaces
  • incorporation of bird-friendly guidelines into proposed the site plan

There was discussion on the parking configuration of the proposed site plan and the potential issues that could arise from the requested variance to the number of required parking spaces. The applicant advised that the number of spaces proposed were determined through a comprehensive proxy analysis of similar mixed-use developments in Markham, taking into consideration the various peak parking demand for all of the proposed uses.

The Committee directed Staff to defer the applicant's scheduled Committee of Adjustment meeting, and requested that Staff report back with a memo detailing the steps taken to determine the site parking configuration at the April 29, 2019 Development Services Committee meeting.

  • Moved byMayor Frank Scarpitti
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    1. That the staff report dated April 15, 2019 titled “APPLICANT PRESENTATION, JM Hospitality, Site Plan Control application for a proposed seven (7) storey hotel and a four (4) storey office building at 8330 Woodbine Avenue, Ward 8, File No. SPC 18 253507” be received; and, 
    2. That the presentation by representatives of JM Hospitality be received; and, 
    3. That Development Services Committee endorse the proposal in principle; and, 
    4. That site plan endorsement and final approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and,
    5. That site plan endorsement shall lapse, after a period of three (3) years from the date of endorsement, in the event that a site plan agreement is not executed within that period; and,
    6. That Staff be directed to prepare a memo explaining the concept of shared parking in mixed-use development and the steps taken to determine the appropriateness of the proposed parking supply at the April 29, 2019 Development Services Committee meeting; and,
    7. That Staff be directed to report back on the proposed parking supply and demand after occupancy, and whether it has been able to provide adequate parking for the proposed mixed-use development; and further,
    8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

Brian Lee, Director, Engineering, addressed the Committee and summarized the details outlined in the staff report.

  • Moved byMayor Frank Scarpitti
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Don Hamilton
    1. That the report “Delegated Authority for Acceptance for Maintenance and Assumption (City Wide)” be received; and, 
    2. That the Director of Engineering be authorized to accept ‘Plan’ (Registered 65M-Plans and/or Reference Plans that contain Municipal infrastructures)  for Acceptance for Maintenance and establish the maintenance period commencement date; and, 
    3. That the Director of Engineering be authorized to accept ‘Plan’ (Registered 65M-Plans and/or Reference Plans that contain Municipal infrastructures)  for Assumption; and further, 
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jim Jones

    1. That the minutes of the Friends of the Markham Museum Board meeting held January 9, 2019, be received for information purposes; and,
    2. That Council endorse the recommendations from the March 6, 2019 Friends of the Markham Museum Board Extract:

    “That the list of artifacts (Attachment A) from the Chapman House Main Floor, Spinning Wheels & Wool Winders, Sewing Machines and the Maxwell Cabin be approved for deaccession and sent to the City of Markham for approval; and,
    That the list of artifacts (Attachment B) from the Chapman House Main Floor Cont’d, Furniture – Visible Storage (Batch#1) be approved for deaccession and submitted to the City of Markham for final approval.”

     

    Carried

Stephen Chait, Director, Economic Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship, introduced the item.

Don De Los Santos, Manager, Small Business Centre, addressed the Committee and provided an overview of the staff report and the process surrounding grant funding allocations.

The Committee discussed the following relative to the staff report:

  • need for funding allocations to take into account event costs borne by volunteers through required fees and charges, particularly those related to road safety and security
  • need to streamline the process for reviewing community event applications to lessen the burden on volunteer groups
  • considering geographic equity as a factor in determining grant eligibility and funding disbursements
  • importance of consulting with all appropriate agencies and groups to fully understand cost requirements before making decisions about changes to grant funding calculation criteria
  • opportunities for additional sources of revenue to provide supplementary funding to major street and tourist-driven festivals 

There was discussion regarding the Celebrate Markham Grant Program's post-event reporting guidelines and the need to hold grant recipients to greater account in satisfying these requirements. The Committee consented that recipients that have not submitted the required outcome and financial documents for events held in 2017 and 2018 by December 1, 2019 should not be considered for grants in future funding cycles.

  • Moved byMayor Frank Scarpitti
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Don Hamilton
    1. That the report titled, “Celebrate Markham Grant Program – April 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020 (2019-20) - Funding Approvals and Annual Program Review” be received; and, 
    2. That Council approve the recommendations of the Interdepartmental Staff Review Committee to fund 66 Celebrate Markham applicants, totaling $256,000, as identified in Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4; and, 
    3. That the following Celebrate Markham grants, totaling $89,500 (maximum $5,000 per applicant), be approved for the Cultural Events and Programs Category (as per Attachment 1): 
      1. Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians receive $4,000 for their Philippine Independence Day Celebration;
      2. Markham Concert Band receive $3,000 for their Unionville Concert Sunday Series; 
      3. Canada One Family Network receive $4,000 for the Age of Literati Cultural Festival conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017 and 2018 Age of Literati festival; 
      4. International Music Education Centre (IMEC) Canada receive $3,000 for their International Musical Arts Festival; 
      5. Sing Fai Sports Club receive $2,000 for their All Community Games Opening Ceremony; 
      6. Unionville Village Conservancy receive $4,000 for the Stiver Mill Farmers’ Market; 
      7. Unionville Theatre Company receive $4,000 for their 2020 Show (Pending Title); 
      8. Womxn Offering Wisdom receive $2,000 for their Womxn Offering Wisdom Conference conditional on providing proof of confirmed/approved venue for the program and conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018 Chai Chats mentorship program; 
      9. Wushu Ontario receive $4,500 for their 2019 Canadian National Martial Arts Festival and Team Selections conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018 International Martial Arts Festival and National Wushu Team Selections;
      10. Youth and Parents Association of Markham receive $3,000 for their Limitless – Contest Series and Festival conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 Limitless Contest Series and Festival; 
      11. New Step for You – Arts, Entertainment and Recreation receive $3,000 for their 3D Printing Pen Art Festival conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018 Lantern of Hope – Community Art Project; 
      12. Vedic Cultural Centre Arya Samaj receive $3,000 for their South Asian Heritage Month Celebration conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018 South Asian Heritage Month Celebration; 
      13. Indian-Canadian Organization receive $1,000 for their annual community and cultural celebrations conditional on providing proof of confirmed/approved venue for the program and conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 Cultural celebrations; 
      14. MonstrARTity Creative Community receive $2,000 for their Arts for Youth in-class educational program conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 program; 
      15. Cherish Integrated Services receive $3,000 for their One and Only Artfest 2019 conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018 one and Only Artfest; 
      16. Markham Tamil Organization receive $1,000 for their Tamil Heritage Month program conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2019 Tamil Heritage Month; 
      17. Ontario Band Association receive $4,500 for their 2020 OBA Concert Band Festival conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2019 OBA Concert Band Festival;
      18. Markham Village B.I.A. receive $4,500 for the Festival of Lights conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018 Festival of Lights; 
      19. Centre for Tamil Heritage and Culture receive $3,000 for their Markham Thai Pongal - Tamil Vizha and Thriu Vizha (2020 event) conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2019 Thai Pongal event; 
      20. Team Meibukan receive $1,000 for their Markham City Open event conditional on providing proof of confirmed/approved venue for the program and conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018 Markham City Open; 
      21. Kindred Spirits Orchestra receive $4,500 for their annual programs and concert series; 
      22. Toronto Chinese Orchestra receive $3,000 for their Butterfly Lovers Concert; 
      23. Rugby Ontario receive $4,000 for their Rugby Ontario Minor Festival; 
      24. Markham Little Theatre receive $3,000 for their September play; 
      25. Heintzman House receive $1,000 for their Celebrating the Canadian Experience program; 
      26. St. Mary and St. Samuel the Confessor Coptic Orthodox Church receive $3,000 for their Community Festival; 
      27. Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS) receive $1,000 for their Film Screening “2035” program; 
      28. Federation of Chinese Canadian in York Region (FCCYR) receive $1,000 for their 2020 Lunar New Year Celebration conditional on providing proof of confirmed/approved venue for the program and conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 and 2018 TD Taste of Asia festival (including 2017 and 2018 compilation engagements) and conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 Markham Chinese New Year Festival; 
      29. Dorcas Centre receive $2,000 for their annual community and cultural celebrations conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 annual community and cultural celebrations; 
      30. Maple Panda receive $4,500 for their Canada Panda Cup Table Tennis International Tournament conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017 Panda Cup International Table Tennis Tournament;
      31. Moksha Canada Foundation receive $3,000 for their Festival of Diversity; and, 
    4. That the following Celebrate Markham grants, totaling $85,000 (maximum $10,000 per applicant), be approved for the Major Community Festivals Category (as per Attachment 2): 
      1. Markham Village Festival Inc. receive $10,000 for the Markham Village Music Festival; 
      2. Markham Rotary Club Foundation receive $10,000 for the Markham Ribfest 2019 conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2018 Markham Ribfest (including a 2018 compilation engagement); 
      3. Unionville Festival receive $10,000 for their annual festival/parade conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2018 Unionville Festival (including a 2018 compilation engagement);
      4. Markham Jazz Festival receive $10,000 for the Markham Jazz Festival conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2018 Markham Jazz Festival (including a 2018 compilation engagement);
      5. Power-Unit Youth Organization receive $10,000 for Night It Up! conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 and 2018 Night It Up! (including 2017 and 2018 compilation engagements); 
      6. Unionville Presents Thursday Nights at the Bandstand receive $10,000 for their Summer Concert Series conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2018 Summer concert series (including a 2018 compilation engagement); 
      7. Unionville B.I.A. receive $8,000 for the Unionville Olde Tyme Christmas conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2018 Unionville Olde Tyme Christmas (including a 2018 compilation engagement); 
      8. Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre receive $5,000 for their Navratri Festival;
      9. Centre of Sustainable and Integrated Design receive $2,000 for their Ice and Snow Festival conditional on providing proof of confirmed/approved venue for activities; 
      10. Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham receive $10,000 for the TD Taste of Asia festival conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 and 2018 TD Taste of Asia festival (including 2017 and 2018 compilation engagements) and conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 Markham Chinese New Year Festival; and, 
    5. That the following Celebrate Markham grants, totaling $36,500 (maximum $3,000 per applicant), be approved for the Seniors Clubs Category (as per Attachment 3):
      1. Markham Ward 6 Seniors Association receive $2,000 for their Winter programs and activities conditional on providing proof of confirmed/ approved venue for activities and conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 Seniors Winter Activities Ward 6; 
      2. York Region Evergreen Seniors Wellness Association receive $1,500 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 annual programs and activities; 
      3. Greensborough Tamil Seniors' Wellness Club receive $2,000 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 annual programs and activities;
      4. Boxgrove Senior's Community Wellness Club receive $2,500 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 annual programs and activities;
      5. Middlefield Seniors' Wellness Club receive $3,000 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 annual programs and activities;
      6. Fengcai Senior Activity Centre receive $2,000 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 winter weekend activities;
      7. Milliken on the Move Older Adults' Club Corp. (MOTM) receive $3,000 for their Summer programs and activities;
      8. Angus Glen Older Adults Club (AGOAC) receive $3,000 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 annual programs and activities;
      9. Markham Tamil Seniors Association Canada receive $2,500 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 Reading program; 
      10. Armadale Older Adult Club receive $2,000 for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018-19 annual programs and activities;
      11. Markham Seniors Welfare Association receive $1,500 for their annual programs and activities conditional on providing proof of confirmed/ approved venue for activities; 
      12. SUBURBANaires Senior Men’s Chorus receive $2,500 for their annual programs and activities;
      13. Pustimargiya Vaishnav Samaj of Canada (PMVS of Canada) receive $2,000 for their seniors annual programs and activities;
      14. SEAS Centre receive $1,000 for their Aging Well with Karaoke program conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2018 Markham Moon Festival Celebration; 
      15. Armadale Punjabi Seniors receive $2,000 for their annual programs and activities;
      16. Paradise Senior Association Markham receive $2,000 for their annual programs and activities; 
      17. Unionville Home Society receive $2,000 for their annual seniors series conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017 In Celebration of Canada 150: Stories and Garden program;
    6. That the following Celebrate Markham grants, totaling $45,000 (maximum $10,000 per applicant but up to $20,000 for International/World level sports events), be approved for the Sports Events Category (as per Attachment 4): 
      1. Unionville Tennis Club receive $3,500 for the 2019 Ontario Tennis Association Outdoor Jr U18 Provincial Championship; 
      2. Squash Ontario receive $2,500 for the Ontario Open – Provincial Championship;
      3. Table Tennis Canada receive $9,000 for the 2019 ITTF Challenge Plus Canada Open conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 Women’s World Cup (including a 2017 compilation engagement);
      4. DanceSport Grand Prix Canada receive $10,000 for the World DanceSport Championship in Senior 2 Standard; 
      5. Muaythai Canada receive $5,000 for the National Championship 2019 conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the National Championship 2018 (including a 2018 compilation engagement);
      6. Water Polo Canada receive $4,000 for the 2019 Senior National Championship;
      7. Ontario Table Tennis Association receive $3,500 for the Ontario Cup Final;
      8. Glimmer Athletic Club Inc. receive $7,500 for the 2019 Canadian National Championships in Rhythmic Gymnastics; and, 
    7. That subject to approval by Council, recommended applications be posted on the Celebrate Markham website for applicants’ and the public’s information, along with Council’s resolution; and,
    8. That Markham Arts Council receive a net amount of $23,400 (Celebrate Markham Grant of $30,000 less 2019 loan repayment of $6,600 for a remaining balance owing of $19,800 as of December 31, 2019) for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving 2018 audited financial statements; and,
    9. That any Celebrate Markham grant applicant that has not met the Project Outcome/Financial Report requirements for grants received or approved for programs/events/projects that occurred prior to March 31, 2019 be given a deadline of December 1, 2019 to submit their outcome/financial report documents as a condition of remaining eligible for any Celebrate Markham grant for the 2020-2021 and any subsequent program funding cycles; and,
    10. That Staff be directed to review and consider as part of the Celebrate Markham grant guidelines a condition that grant recipients be required to complete and submit a Project Outcome/Financial Report within 90 days following the stated completion date of their project; and,
    11. That Staff be directed to consider geographic equity as a factor when reviewing Celebrate Markham grant applications; and further,  
    12. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

     

    Carried

12.

There were no motions.

There were no notices of motion.

Councillor Karen Rea addressed the Committee and advised of a flyer that she received at her home for pre-sale of Aspen Ridge's Union Margo condominiums on Markham Road and But Oak Avenue and stated concerns. Councillor Rea indicated that this application has yet to receive zoning and site plan approval. The Committee discussed the potential implications to buyers should the developer fail to receive requested approvals. 

Staff advised that the developer will be contacted to determine whether they are selling units for floors in excess of what is provided for in the existing applicable zoning by-law.

There were no announcements.

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
    1. That the Development Services Committee adjourn at 3:05 PM.
    Carried