Development Services Committee Minutes
April 10, 2017,
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Council Chamber
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Issues Culture
and Economic Development Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones Chair: Councillor Alex Chiu
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton Vice-Chair: Councillor Alan Ho
Transportation and Engineering
Capital Projects Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Joe Li
Vice-Chair: Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Chris Alexander, Acting Manager,
By-law Enforcement and
Regulatory Services
Murray Boyce, Senior Project
Coordinator
Stephen Chait, Director, Culture and
Economic Development
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor and
Acting Director of Human
Resources
Mary Creighton, Director of
Recreation
Don De Los Santos, Coordinator
Lilli Duoba, Manager, Natural Heritage
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Brian Lee, Director of Engineering
Joel Lustig, Treasurer
Jay Pak, Senior Business Analyst,
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:04 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Councillor
Don Hamilton assumed the Chair at 2:20 p.m. Councillor Alex Chiu assumed
the Chair for Culture and Economic Development item, No. 14. Regional Councillor Joe Li assumed the Chair
for Transportation and Engineering Capital Projects items, Nos. 2, 15, 16, and 17.
The Committee recessed from
11:00 to 11:12 a.m.; and from 12:08 to 1:12 p.m.
The Committee observed a Minute of Silence in sympathy for the victims
of recent terrorist attacks in Sweden and Egypt.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST - None declared
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 20, 2017 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held March 20, 2017, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
2. SMART COMMUTE - MARKHAM,
RICHMOND HILL PRESENTATION
(5.10)
Presentation
Brian Lee, Director of Engineering,
introduced this item and the presenter.
Wincy Tsang,
Acting Manager, Smart Commute - Markham, Richmond Hill Transportation
Management Association (TMA), gave a presentation on this matter. The
presentation outlined 2016 accomplishments and proposed 2017 projects, as well
as the Smart Commute on-line tool.
The Committee noted the statistics for walking trips had increased, while
carpooling had decreased. Ms. Tsang responded to questions and provided
clarification on several comments from the Committee regarding the statistics.
Moved by: Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the presentation provided by Wincy Tsang, Acting
Manager, Smart Commute - Markham, Richmond Hill Transportation Management
Association (TMA) entitled "Smart Commute - Markham, Richmond Hill
Presentation", at the April 10th 2017 Development Services
Committee, be received; and,
2) That staff be authorized to issue a purchase order to Smart
Commute - Markham, Richmond Hill in the amount of $75,000; and,
3) That the Regional Municipality of York, the Town of Richmond
Hill and Smart Commute - Markham, Richmond Hill be advised accordingly; and
further,
4) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
3. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 8, 2017 (16.11)
Minutes
A Committee member noted that
an item in the minutes requires an amendment. This will be dealt with at the
next Heritage Markham meeting and will be reflected in the next set of minutes.
Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held March 8, 2017, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
4. FRIENDS OF THE MARKHAM MUSEUM
FOUNDATION BOARD MINUTES
- February 1, 2017 (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
That the minutes of the
Friends of the Markham Museum Foundation Board meeting held February 1, 2017,
be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
5. THORNHILL
SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
(CONDOR PROPERTIES AND
ANGUS GLEN/KYLEMORE
COMMUNITIES)
- March 17, 2017 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Thornhill Sub-Committee (Condor
Properties and Angus Glen/Kylemore Communities) meeting held March 17, 2017, be
received for information purposes.
CARRIED
6. PRELIMINARY REPORT
APPLICATION BY TUNG VAN LAM
FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO FACILITATE THE SEVERANCE OF
26 OAKCREST AVENUE
TO CREATE ONE ADDITIONAL
BUILDING LOT
FILE NO.: ZA 16 134042 (10.5)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
That the report dated April 10, 2017 titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT,
Application by Tung Van Lam for a Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate the
severance of 26 Oakcrest Avenue to create one additional building lot (File No.
ZA 16 134042)”, be received.
CARRIED
7. PRELIMINARY REPORT
CTC SOURCE PROTECTION PLAN
(2015):
DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT (10.3)
Report
P. Wong, ext. 6922
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT: CTC Source
Protection Plan (2015): Draft Official Plan Amendment” be received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public
Meeting to consider the draft Official Plan Amendment; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. PRIVATE MEMBERS BILL C-323
AN ACT TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX
ACT
(REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC
PROPERTY) (16.11, 7.0)
Report
The Committee thanked staff
for their efforts on this matter.
Moved by: Regional Councillor
Nirmala Armstrong
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
1) That the staff report entitled “Private Members Bill C-323
An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (rehabilitation of historic property), dated
April 10, 2017, be received; and
2) Whereas the City of Markham is a leader in the heritage
conservation movement in Canada and a strong advocate for programs and
initiatives that will assist in the protection and enhancement of its local
cultural heritage resources; and
Whereas a heritage tax credit incentive through the
Income Tax Act to encourage and assist in the rehabilitation of protected
heritage buildings will assist owners of these properties as well as benefit
all Canadians, especially as Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary
as a country; and
That Markham Council offers its
support in requesting that Parliament adopt Bill C-323 An Act to Amend the
Income Tax Act (rehabilitation of historic property); and
3) That this resolution be sent to the following individuals:
·
Hon. Catherine McKenna, Minister
of the Environment
·
Hon. William Morneau, Minister of
Finance
·
Bob Saroya, Member of Parliament,
Markham-Unionville
·
Hon. Jane Philpott, Member of
Parliament, Markham-Stouffville
·
Mary Ng,
Member of Parliament, Markham-Thornhill
·
Nathalie Bull, Executive Director,
National Trust
·
Peter Kent,
Member of Parliament, Thornhill
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
2124123 ONTARIO LIMITED,
(FORMERLY SCARDRED COMPANY
LIMITED)
3940 HIGHWAY 7 (NORTH SIDE,
WEST OF VILLAGE PARKWAY)
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL FOR
A TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
FILE NO.: SC 15 128977 (10.6)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
introduced this matter. Moiz Behar, M. Behar Planning & Design Inc.,
representing the applicant, provided details of the proposal and displayed site
plans and elevations. The Committee had questions regarding the building
materials, elevations, and landscaping plans, particularly for the Highway 7
exposure and facing the neighbouring properties. Staff will consult with the
Mayor and Ward Councillor regarding these details. Staff confirmed that the parking
spaces provided meet the requirements.
Moved by: Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the staff report dated April 10, 2017, titled
“RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 2124123 Ontario Limited (formerly Scardred Company
Limited), 3940 Highway 7 (north side, west of Village Parkway), Application for
site plan approval for a townhouse development, File No. SC 15 128977” be
received; and,
2) That
the application be endorsed, in principle; and,
3) That site plan approval be delegated to
the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate, to be issued (Site
Plan Approval is issued only when the Director or his designate has signed the
site plan “approved”) when the following conditions have been met:
·
The Owner has
entered into a site plan agreement with the City and the Region of York containing all standard and special
provisions and requirements of the City and public agencies and the provisions
outlined in Appendix ‘A’; and,
4) That Council assign servicing
allocation for 45 townhouse units to the proposed development and advise York
Region; and,
5) That the City reserves the right to
revoke or reallocate servicing allocation should this development not proceed
in a timely manner; and,
6) That site plan endorsement shall lapse
after a period of three (3) years from the date of endorsement in the event
that the site plan agreement is not executed within that period; and
further,
7) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. 2014 CITY OF MARKHAM OFFICIAL PLAN, PART
1
– PROPOSED FURTHER
MODIFICATIONS RECOMMENDED
FOR APPROVAL BY THE ONTARIO
MUNICIPAL BOARD (10.0)
Report
Lilli Duoba, Manager, Natural Heritage, provided an update on proposed
modifications to the greenway system boundary specific to the properties at
5690 19th Avenue and 3975 Elgin Mills Road.
Moved by: Councillor Valerie
Burke
Seconded by: Councillor Alex
Chiu
1) That the report entitled “2014 City of Markham Official Plan,
Part I – Proposed Further Modifications Recommended for Approval by the Ontario
Municipal Board” dated April 10, 2017, be received; and,
2) That the proposed modifications to the 2014 City of Markham
Official Plan – Part 1, as outlined in Appendix ‘A’ of the report entitled “2014
City of Markham Official Plan, Part I – Proposed Further Modifications
Recommended for Approval by the Ontario Municipal Board” dated April 10, 2017, be endorsed, and
forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval; and,
3) That this matter be forwarded to
Council for adoption on April 11, 2017; and further,
4) That staff and legal counsel be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A
MULTI-UNIT
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL / OFFICE
BUILDING
AT 100 BULLOCK DRIVE
FILE: SC 16 178806 (10.7)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services introduced this matter.
Armando Lopez of MHBC Planning
Ltd., was in attendance to display elevations and answer questions. The
Committee commented on bird-friendly guidelines with respect to the amount of
glass windows, exterior illumination, and the intended single-use proprietor.
Moved by: Councillor Karen
Rea
Seconded by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
1) That
the Report dated April 10, 2017 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT Site Plan Approval
for a multi-unit light industrial / office building at 100 Bullock Drive File SC
16 178806” be received; and,
2) That the site plan application (SC 16 178806) for a
multi-unit industrial / office building be endorsed in principle, subject to
the conditions outlined in the staff report to the satisfaction of the Director
of Planning and Urban Design; and,
3) That site plan approval (SC 16 178806) for a multi-unit
industrial / office building be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban
Design, or designate, to be issued following execution of site plan agreement; and,
4) That site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of
three (3) years in the event that the site plan agreement is not executed
within that time; and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
2080552 ONTARIO INC. (ALWAN
LAI)
APPLICATION FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
TO PERMIT THIRTEEN (13)
SINGLE-DETACHED DWELLINGS
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LEE
AVENUE BETWEEN
NOBLE STREET AND BRIMLEY ROAD
FILE NO. SU 14 244871 (10.7)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services introduced this item. The Committee had no comments.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
1) That the report titled “Recommendation Report, 2080552
Ontario Inc. (Alawn Lai), Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit
thirteen (13) single-detached dwellings on the north side of Lee Avenue between
Noble Street and Brimley Road, File No. SU 14 244871”, be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on October 5,
2016 regarding the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision be received; and,
3) That draft plan of subdivision 19TM-14013 (SU 14 244871) be
approved subject to the conditions of draft approval set out in Appendix ‘A’ of
this report; and,
4) That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his
designate, be delegated authority to issue draft plan approval, subject to the
conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’, as may be amended by the Director of
Planning & Urban Design or his designate; and,
5) That Council assign servicing allocation for thirteen (13)
single-detached dwelling units and advise York Region; and,
6) That draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-14013
will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance in the
event that a subdivision is not executed within that period; and further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. ENHANCED PROPERTY STANDARDS
FOR THE PROTECTION AND
MAINTENANCE OF
HERITAGE ATTRIBUTES OF
HERITAGE PROPERTIES (16.11)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services gave a
brief overview of the intent of the enhanced property standards, to protect
heritage attributes.
The Committee had questions regarding covers on
swimming pools, drainage onto a neighbouring property, and the use of
dehumidifiers to prevent for interior problems. It was suggested that residents
be educated against planting invasive ground cover species in heritage areas,
and that ivy growing on vacant houses be maintained. Staff will respond to the
questions raised prior to this matter going to Council.
Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by: Councillor Valerie Burke
1) That the staff report entitled
“Enhanced Property Standards for the Protection and Maintenance of Heritage
Attributes of Heritage Properties”, be received; and,
2) That the draft by-laws, attached as
Appendices “B” and “C” to this report amending the Property Standards By-law
and the Keep Markham Beautiful By-law, introducing enhanced property and
maintenance standards for designated and listed
heritage properties as prepared by staff and reviewed and supported by
the Heritage Markham Committee, be approved; and,
3) That information regarding the passing
of the By-laws be communicated to the public using established channels, and
the City’s website be updated with the information on the enhanced property
standards; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
14. CELEBRATE MARKHAM GRANT PROGRAM
– APRIL 1, 2017 - MARCH 31,
2018 (CYCLE 4)
- FUNDING APPROVALS AND ANNUAL
PROGRAM REVIEW (7.6)
Report Attach
1 Attach
2 Attach
3 Attach
4 Attach
5
Stephen Chait,
Director, Culture and Economic Development, introduced this matter.
Don De Los Santos,
Coordinator, provided an update on the Celebrate Markham Grant Program and
reviewed the recommendations. Fifty-two of the 53 applicants are recommended
for approval, totalling $249,475 in grants out of the $256,000
total available funding envelope for community grant applications. This report also contains recommendations regarding requests for grants
from the Markham Arts Council and the Kindred Spirits Orchestra.
Joel Lustig, Treasurer, and
Jay Pak, Senior Business Analyst, were also in attendance to answer
questions.
The Committee had comments regarding:
-
Providing flexibility in the
application guidelines, including permitting a one day grace period for late
applications
-
Unionville Festival receives
$10,000 and there is $2,000 for another event the same day
-
Thornhill Festival is only getting
$7,000 instead of $10,000, based on criteria and available funding. The
Committee considered increasing the amount.
-
Festivals are eligible for more if they are
two-day events. Clarification is required as to whether Thornhill Festival is
one or two days.
-
Tourism Markham did not submit an
application. Director Chait is to follow up in the context of the “Destination
Markham” program.
-
Next year, consider presenting the
Grant Program through General Committee
-
$5,000 of the remaining funds are recommended
to be allocated to new software and development
-
Kindred Spirits Orchestra falls under a category
that limits the amount of the grant to $5,000
-
One organization is giving one
concert and gets almost as much as KSO, which provides a whole season of
concerts – this is based on the current Council-approved eligibility
requirements and program criteria (which do not specify a funding formula that
is tied directly to relative attendance of one event vs. another event). The
current category and criteria should be reviewed.
-
Markham Arts Council was granted funds
previously in special circumstances, but will adhere to the current grant
formula in the future
-
Sports Events generate economic
value to the community and the City and usually involve local residents.
Certain criteria needs to be met
-
Canada 150 grants are a special
one-time consideration
-
Review Senior’s Clubs funding, as
there is high demand
-
The next allocation for the MVBIA
and UBIA Christmas Festivals and Bandshell events should be consistent with
each other
-
The allocation of $400,000 this
year will be the same for next year
-
Indo-Canada Arts Council funding is only
provided for the portion held in Markham
The Committee directed
that the amount for the Thornhill Festival be increased from $7,000 to $10,000,
and that staff report back on the categories and criteria for Celebrate
Markham, after this season. The Committee thanked staff for their work on this
report.
Moved by:
Councillor Alan Ho
That the
Committee call the question on the matter of Celebrate Markham Grant Program.
CARRIED
by a 2/3 vote of Members
present
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the report titled, “Celebrate Markham Grant Program –
April 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018 (Cycle 4) - Funding Approvals and Annual Program
Review” be received; and,
2) That Council approve the recommendations of the
Interdepartmental Staff Review Committee to fund 52 Celebrate Markham applicants,
totaling $249,475, out of the $256,000 available for Celebrate Markham
community grant applications, as identified in Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4; and,
3) That the following Celebrate Markham grants, totaling $85,875
(maximum $5,000 per applicant), be approved for the Cultural
Events and Programs Category (as per Attachment 1):
i) High Notes Avante receive $4,500 for their Gala for Mental
Health event;
ii) Indian-Canadian Organization receive
$2,000 for their Holi Celebration, Family Picnic, and Diwali Celebration;
iii) Vedic Cultural Centre Arya Samaj receive
$3,500 for their South Asian Heritage Month Celebration;
iv) Unionville Village Conservancy receive
$5,000 for the Stiver Mill Farmers’ Market;
v) Unionville Presents Thursday Nights at the Bandstand receive
$5,000 for their Summer Concert Series;
vi) Seniors’ Extravaganza receive $2,875 for
their annual event at the Markham Theatre;
vii) Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians
in Markham receive $3,500 for their Philippine Independence Day Celebration;
viii) Ontario Band Association receive $4,500
for their OBA Concert Band Festival (2018 event);
ix) Markham Concert Band receive $4,000 for
their Unionville Concert Sunday Series;
x) Unionville Theatre Company receive $4,500 for their 2018 Show
(Pending Title) conditional on receiving and approving the Project
Outcome/Financial Report for their 2017 Live Theatre Production at the Flato
Markham Theatre;
xi) Cherish Integrated Services receive
$4,000 for their One and Only Artfest 2017;
xii) Sing Fai Sports Club receive $2,000 for
their All Community Games Opening Ceremony;
xiii) Canada One Family Network receive $4,500
for the Age of Literati - The Great Wall (art display and performance) conditional
on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2016 Canada
One Seniors program;
xiv) Social Services Network of York Region
receive $4,000 for their Parade and Art Exhibition conditional on providing
proof of confirmed/approved venue for the program;
xv) Markham Symphony Orchestra receive $4,000
for their Orchestra Concert at the Flato Markham Theatre conditional on
providing proof of confirmed/approved venue for the program;
xvi) Centre for Tamil Heritage and Culture
receive $4,500 for their Markham Thai Pongal - Tamil Vizha and Thriu Vizha
(2018 event) conditional on receiving and approving the Project
Outcome/Financial Report for their 2016 and 2017 Thai Pongal Vizha;
xvii) Markham African Caribbean Canada
Organization receive $4,500 for their Black History Month (2018 event)
conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for
their 2017 Black History month event and securing the Markham Theatre for the
event venue;
xviii) WushuOntario receive $4,500 for their 2017
2nd International Martial Arts Festival and National Wushu Team Selections;
xix) Rugby Ontario receive $4,500 for their
Rugby Ontario Minor Festival;
xx) Canada China Association for Economy,
Culture, Education, and Technology Exchanges receive $5,000 for their 2017
Panda Cup International Table Tennis Tournament;
xxi) Kindred Spirits Orchestra (KSO) receive
$5,000 for their annual concert series and programs conditional on receiving
and approving year-ended December 31, 2016 actual financial statements, as
approved by the KSO Board; and,
4) That the following Celebrate Markham grants, totaling $89,000
(maximum $10,000 per applicant), be approved for the Major
Community Festivals Category (as per Attachment 2):
i) Markham Village Festival Corp. receive $10,000 for the
Markham Village Music Festival conditional on receiving and approving the
Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2016 Markham Village Music Festival
(including a 2016 compilation engagement);
ii) Markham Rotary Club Foundation receive
$5,000 for the Markham Ribfest 2017;
iii) Unionville Festival receive $10,000 for
their annual festival/parade conditional on receiving and approving the Project
Outcome/Financial Report for the 2016 Unionville Festival (including a 2016
compilation engagement);
iv) Markham Fair (Markham and East York
Agricultural Society) receive $7,000 for their Harvest Moon festival
conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for
the 2016 Harvest Moon festival;
v) The Giving Tree Unionville receive $2,000 for their BEFIT
Unionville festival and Kairos Blanket Exercise;
vi) Markham Jazz Festival receive $10,000
for the Markham Jazz Festival conditional on receiving and approving the
Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2016 Markham Jazz Festival (including
a 2016 compilation engagement);
vii) Indo-Canada Arts Council receive $10,000
for Diwali RazzMatazz conditional on providing proof of confirmed/approved
venue for activities;
viii) Power-Unit Youth Organization receive
$10,000 for Night It Up! conditional on receiving and approving the Project
Outcome/Financial Report for the 2016 Night It Up! (including a 2016
compilation engagement);
ix) 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 2016 TD
Taste of Asia festival (including a 2016 compilation engagement);
x) The Society for the Preservation of Historic Thornhill
receive $10,000 for the Thornhill Village
Wheatsheaf Festival conditional on receiving and approving the Project
Outcome/Financial Report for the 2016 Thornhill Village Wheatsheaf festival
(including a 2016 compilation engagement);
xi) 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 2016 Unionville Olde Tyme Christmas
(including a 2016 compilation engagement); and,
5) That the following Celebrate Markham grants, totaling $26,000
(maximum $3,000 per applicant), be approved for the Seniors
Clubs Category (as per Attachment 3):
i) Middlefield Seniors' Wellness Club receive $3,000 for their
Yoga for Seniors program;
ii) Greensborough Tamil Seniors' Wellness
Club receive $2,000 for their annual programs and activities conditional on
providing proof of confirmed/approved venue for activities;
iii) Fengcai Senior Activity Centre receive
$1,000 for their annual programs and activities;
iv) Markham Ward 6 Seniors Association
receive $1,000 for their Winter programs and activities conditional on
providing proof of confirmed/ approved venue for activities and on receiving
and approving the Project Outcome/ Financial Report for their 2016 Seniors
Winter Activities Ward 6;
v) Markham Tamil Seniors Association Canada receive $2,000 for
their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving the
Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2016 Meetings at Armadale Community
Centre;
vi) Milliken on the Move Older Adults' Club
Corp. (MOTM) receive $3,000 for their Sports Tournament, Volunteer Recognition
and Equipment costs;
vii) Markham United Senior and Family
Association receive $1,000 for their Physical & Emotional Wellness Program
conditional on receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for
their 2016 Physical & Emotional Wellness Program;
viii) Paradise Senior Association Markham
receive $2,000 for their annual programs and activities;
ix) Angus Glen Older Adults Club (AGOAC)
receive $3,000 for their equipment costs conditional on receiving and approving
the Project Outcome/Financial Report for their 2016 Sound Equipment;
x) Boxgrove Senior's Community Wellness Club receive $2,000 for
their annual programs and activities;
xi) Unionville Home Society receive $3,000
for their Spring/Summer project: In Celebration of Canada 150 – Stories and
Garden project;
xii) Dorcas Senior Interest Club receive
$3,000 for their annual programs and activities; and,
6) That the following Celebrate Markham grants, totaling $48,600
(maximum $10,000 per applicant), be approved for the Sports
Events Category (as per Attachment 4):
i) Markham Tennis Club receive $5,000 for the 2017 Ontario Tennis
Association Outdoor Junior Provincials for U18 Boys & Girls;
ii) MUMBA Basketball receive $3,600 for the
2017 Ontario Cup Provincial Championships for Juvenile Boys conditional on
receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 Ontario
Basketball Provincial Cup for U12 Major Atom Girls;
iii) Badminton Ontario receive $10,000 for
the 2017 Pan American Junior Championships;
iv) Ontario Table Tennis Association receive
$7,500 for the Canadian Championships;
v) Water Polo Canada receive $6,500 for the National
Championship League (NCL) 19U Eastern Conference Championships conditional on
receiving and approving the Project Outcome/Financial Report for the 2017 Senior’s
National Championship (including a 2016 compilation engagement);
vi) Table Tennis Canada receive $10,000 for
the 2017 Women's World Cup;
vii) Pickleball Association of Ontario
receive $2,000 for the PAO Annual Provincial Championship
viii) National Rhythmic Gymnastics Centre
receive $4,000 for their 2017 Salut Cup International; 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 as previously approved by Council, $84,000 continue to
be set aside for City-led events; and,
9) That Markham Arts Council receive a net amount of $23,400
(Celebrate Markham Grant of $30,000 less 2017 loan repayment of $6,600 for a
remaining balance owing of $33,000 as of December 31, 2017) for their annual
programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving 2016 audited
financial statements; and,
10) That for 2017 up to an additional $5,000
of the 2017 budget for Celebrate Markham be used towards the purchase of
software and development of an improved website to better manage application
processing, as well as improve the efficiency, tracking and reporting on
Celebrate Markham applications (such application forms to be in a form approved
by the City Solicitor); and,
11) That $2,000 be considered in the 2018
Culture and Economic Development department operating budget for the annual maintenance
and licensing of the solution contained in recommendation No. 10; and,
12) That the $400,000 budget (total amount
based on Council direction in October 2015) be maintained until the population
reaches 400,000, after which the funding formula of $1 per capita be used to
calculate the budget; and,
13) That the funding envelope based upon a
$1.00 per capita formula be reviewed and updated every 2 years in accordance
with Region of York population statistics; and,
14) That the remaining funds of $1,525 will
be included as part of the 2017 year end results of operations; and,
15) That staff
report back on the criteria for Celebrate Markham, following the 2016-2017
season; and further,
16) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
15. CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (CPAC) MINUTES
-February 16, 2017 (16.34)
Minutes
Brian Lee, Director of Engineering explained the “Vision Zero” Traffic
Safety approach recommended by CPAC, which is zero tolerance for road accidents
and incidents. Staff will report back on
the principle and implication of this approach.
Moved by: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
1) That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee (CPAC) meeting held February 16, 2017, be received for information
purposes; and,
2) That the following recommendation from the February 16, 2017
Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) be endorsed:
"That
the City of Markham consider adopting the "Vision Zero" Traffic Safety"
CARRIED
16. PROPOSED ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL
– GOLDEN AVENUE & BRANDO
AVENUE / CONNERY CRESCENT (5.10)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the report entitled “Proposed
All-way Stop Control – Golden Ave & Brando Avenue / Connery Crescent”, be
received; and,
2) That Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law
106-71, pertaining to compulsory stops, be amended to
include all approaches to the intersection of Golden Avenue & Brando Avenue
/ Connery Crescent; and,
3) That the Operations Department be
directed to install the appropriate signs and pavement markings at the subject locations; and,
4) That the cost of materials and
installation for the traffic signs and pavement markings be funded from capital
project # 083-5350-17162-005; and,
5) That York Region Police be requested to
enforce the all-way stop control upon installation of the regulatory signs and passing
of the By-law amendment; and further,
6) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
17. BAYVIEW AVENUE AT PROCTOR AVENUE
– REMOVAL OF EXISTING “NO
RIGHT TURN” RESTRICTION (5.10)
Report
Ricardo Mashregi and Marilyn Ginsburg, representing the Grandview Area
Residents Association, made a deputation in objection to the removal of the “No
Right Turn” restriction at Bayview Avenue and Proctor Avenue, and provided a
written submission from Sheila Furlong and Ray Anderson.
Staff clarified that the restriction was originally imposed by the
Region at the request of the City, and now staff is recommending that Council
rescind the restriction due to complaints from residents on Steele Valley Road
and Sprucewood Drive regarding traffic infiltration on these two streets. York
Region will remove the restriction if Council endorses staff recommendation.
The Ward Councillor noted the residents’ concerns regarding
infiltration and suggested this matter be referred back to staff in light of
new information presented by the Grandview Area Residents Association. It was
also suggested that infiltration issues throughout the City need to be
examined. It was recommended that if this matter is referred back to staff,
that the Ward Councillor, the Regional Councillors, and the Mayor hold a
community meeting to gather input from the entire community.
The Committee also received information on the provision of sidewalks
in the area. Staff will be providing an update report on the infill sidewalk
policy in the near future.
Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1) That the deputations by Ricardo Mashregi and Marilyn Ginsburg,
representing Grandview Area Residents Association, and correspondence from
Sheila Furlong and Ray Anderson regarding removal of the “No Right Turn” sign
at Bayview Avenue and Proctor Avenue, be received; and
2) That the report entitled “Bayview
Avenue at Proctor Avenue – Removal of Existing No Right Turn Restriction”, be received; and,
3) That the matter be referred back to
staff, and that the Ward Councillor, the Regional Councillors, and the Mayor
host a community meeting on this issue; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
18. NEW BUSINESS
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE (11.12)
1) That the attendance of Councillor Karen
Rea at the Road Price Leadership Summit in Toronto, on May 12, 2017 at a cost
of approximately $225.00, be approved; and,
2) That staff be directed to develop a
policy for Council members’ attendance at seminars, conferences, and on-line
education.
CARRIED
19. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
Moved by: Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal
Act, Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session to
discuss the following matters:
(1) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES
- March 20, 2017 (10.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)
(c) (b) (f))]
(2) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION,
INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY
OR LOCAL BOARD - CANADIAN TIRE PROPERTIES INC., 7650 MARKHAM ROAD (WARD 7)
(8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
CARRIED
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
That the Development Services Committee rise and
report from the in-camera session at 2:52 PM.
CARRIED
(1) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES
- March 20, 2017 (10.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)
(c) (b) (f))]
Development Services Committee confirmed the confidential minutes of March
20, 2017.
(2) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION,
INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY
OR LOCAL BOARD - CANADIAN TIRE PROPERTIES INC., 7650 MARKHAM ROAD (WARD 7)
(8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
This item was forwarded to Council on April 25, 2017.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 2:52 PM.
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