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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

Meeting No. 21

All Members of Council

Development Services                                                                 Economic Development

Chair:              Councillor J. Webster                                                                             Chair:             

Vice-Chair:      Councillor D. Horchik                                                                            Transportation Issues

                                                                                                                                        Chair:          Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

 

PART B

Report Agenda

9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber

 

Attendance

Mayor F. Scarpitti

Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Regional Councillor J. Jones

Regional Councillor G. Landon

Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Councillor V. Burke

Councillor D. Hamilton

Councillor C. Moretti

Councillor J. Webster

Councillor D. Horchik

Councillor L. Kanapathi

Councillor A. Chiu

 

Regrets

Councillor E. Shapero

 

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services

B. Librecz, Commissioner of Community & Fire Services

A. Brown, Director of Engineering

C. Conrad, Town Solicitor

B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager

L. Duoba, Senior Project Coordinator

A. Tari, Committee Clerk

 

The Development Services Committee convened at 9:05 AM in the Council Chamber with Councillor J. Webster in the Chair.  Regional Councillor G. Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation items, Nos. 13 and 14.

 

The Committee recessed into an in-camera session at 9:30 AM to hear a deputation regarding item #2 of the in-camera agenda and reconvened into regular session at 9:40 A.M.

 

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

None disclosed.

 

 

 

1.         PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

 

 

Paul Moser, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services, 25 years

Bob Evans, Facility Operator I, Crosby C.C, Recreation Services, 20 years

Dave Gordon, Gardener, Operations, 20 years

Norman Jones, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years

Nelson Lam, Technology Support Specialist II, Information Technology Services, 20 years

Julia Sprawson, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 20 years

Daniel Vincent, Provincial Offences Officer Supervisor, By-Law Enforcement &

    Licensing, 20 years

Liza Semilla, Supervisor, Operations Accounting, Operations, 15 years

Angelo Taccone, Facility Operator I, Mount Joy C.C., Recreation Services, 15 years

Richard Renaud, Engineering Technologist, Engineering, 10 years

Mavis Urquhart, Manager, Environmental Policy & Program Development, Operations, 10 years

Neil Webb, Alarm Room Operator, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years

Huyen Hare, Business Development Officer, Economic Development, 5 years

Mike Klein, Facility Operator III, Thornhill C.C., Recreation Services, 5 years

Oliver Kollmar, Building Inspector II, Building Standards, 5 years

Alex Moore, Manager, Purchasing, Financial Services, 5 years

George Paraskevakos, Building Inspector I, Building Standards, 5 years

Mike Savoie, Facility Operator II, Markham Centennial Centre, Recreation Services, 5 years

Marcos Tungcol, Waterworks Operator II, Operations- Waterworks Division, 5 years

Peter Wokral, Planner I, Planning & Urban Design, 5 years

Sara Yeung, Acting Tax Assesment & Policy Analyst, Financial Services, 5 years

Philip Zhang, Engineering Design Assistant, Asset Management, 5 years

Sandra Allen, Administrative Assistant, Financial Services, 3 years

Wendy Bond, Administrative Assistant, Development Services Commission, 3 years

Rahulan Rasiah, Survey/Asset Technician, Asset Management, 3 years

Irene Weiss, Asset Management Clerk, Asset Management, 3 years

Winnie Wong, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources, 3 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.         407 TRANSITWAY (5.10)

            Presentation

 

Mr. Khaled El Delati, Project Manager, Delcan, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the 407 Transitway (east of Highway 400 to Kennedy Road) relative to the planning and preliminary design.

 

There was discussion regarding the width of the 407 Transitway between stations and the areas where the 407 Transitway will be outside of the 407 right-of-way. 

 

Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering advised that following the circulation of the draft environmental project report for the 407 Transitway, staff will be bringing forward to Development Services on November 16, 2010 a detailed report providing comments and recommendations.

 

There was brief discussion with respect to the 407 Transitway potentially going through the lands of Markham District Energy.

 

The Committee inquired about what is being done to minimize the adverse affects on the natural habitat and how the stormwater run-off will be lessened.  Mr. El Delati advised that drainage studies have been completed and that they intend on doing everything possible to mitigate impacts on  natural habitats.

 

The Committee discussed whether Light Rail Transit (LRT) should be implemented in place of the proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).  The Committee suggested that the proposed date of December 2010 to file the Environmental Project report should be pushed back a month.

 

The Committee stated their disappointment with respect to the Town of Markham Workshop scheduled for October 4, 2010 that will be reviewing the proposed configuration of the Richmond Hill/Langstaff station and the lack of participation from the various agencies and other levels of government.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

1)         That the presentation provided by Mr. Khaled El Delati, Project Manager, Delcan, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.         SUSTAINABLE HOME
            INCENTIVE PROGRAM (10.0)

 

Ms. Heather Konefat, Director, Community Planning Branch, Region of York delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Sustainable Home Incentive Program (S.H.I.P).

 

The Committee complimented Ms. Konefat on the Region’s S.H.I.P program and suggested that Town staff look at ways to enhance the incentive program for ground related homes in Markham. 

 

There was discussion with respect to why the Region decided to make this a voluntary program rather than a minimum standard. 

 

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

 

1)         That the presentation from Ms. Heather Konefat, Director, Community Planning Branch, Region of York regarding Sustainable Home Incentive Program, be received; and,

 

2)         That staff be directed to examine additional policies that can assist in enhancing the incentive program for ground related housing.

CARRIED

 

 

4.         DELEGATED APPROVALS REPORT (10.0)

            Report 

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

1)         That the staff report dated September 21, 2010 entitled “Delegated Approvals Report” be received.

CARRIED

 

 

5.         2010 THIRD QUARTER UPDATE OF THE
            STREET NAME RESERVE LIST (10.14)

            Report  Attachment   

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

1)         That Development Services Committee receive the updated street name reserve list for the third quarter of 2010, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the September 21st, 2010 staff report.

CARRIED

 

 

 

6.         PRELIMINARY REPORT
            ELIO ANTONEL
            PROPOSED TEMPORARY ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            TO PERMIT A RANGE OF COMMERCIAL USES SUCH AS
            COMMERCIAL SCHOOLS, BANKS/FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS,
            MEDICAL CLINICS AND BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL OFFICES
            4151 HIGHWAY 7 EAST, ZA 10 119996 (10.5)

            Report  Attachment  

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

1)         That the staff report entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Elio Antonel, Proposed Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a range of commercial uses such as commercial schools, banks/financial institutions, medical clinics and business/professional offices at 4151 Highway 7 East”, be received; and,

 

2)         That a Public Meeting be held to consider the Zoning By-law amendment application (ZA 10 119996) submitted by Elio Antonel; and,

 

3)         That the correspondence from Mr. Paul W. Young be received; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

7.         REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION
            12 STATION LANE, UNIONVILLE
            ACCESSORY BUILDING (REAR SHED) (16.11)

            Report  Attachment  

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

1)         That Council endorse the demolition of the accessory building at 12 Station Lane located within the Unionville Heritage Conservation District; and,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

8.         REVISED SECTION 37 OFFICIAL PLAN POLICIES
            AND GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION (10.0)

            Report  Attachment 

 

Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services addressed the Committee advising that the Town’s current Official Plan Amendment (OPA) does have current policies for section 37 and this report is an update that is also introducing some implementation guidelines that will be helpful to the development community, members of the public, Members of Council and staff.  He pointed out that there is no strict formula being implemented rather, it is a negotiation process that involves participation from both sides (developer and municipality).  Mr. Baird also pointed out that staff will identify very early on during the process of an application if they believe section 37 bonusing is applicable.

 

There was discussion with respect to being mindful to resident’s concerns when section 37 bonusing is being negotiated.

 

The Committee suggested replacing the words “local Councillor” with “appropriate subcommittee of Council” in the implementing guidelines.

 

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

1)         That the Report dated September 21, 2010 entitled “Revised Section 37 Official Plan Policies and Guidelines for Implementation” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Official Plan Amendment (attached as Appendix “A”) be finalized and adopted, and forwarded to York Region for approval; and,

 

3)         That Sections 6 and 10 of the Guidelines for Implementation of Section 37 Benefits be amended to replace the wording “local Councillor” with “appropriate subcommittee of Council”; and,

 

4)         That the Guidelines for Implementation of Section 37 Benefits (attached as Appendix “B”) be finalized and approved; and,

 

5)         That Staff be directed to apply the new Section 37 policies and Guidelines for Implementation of Section 37 Benefits, where applicable, to developments throughout the Town, particularly within the intensification and redevelopment areas identified in the Town’s Official Plan and Growth Management Strategy; and,

 

6)         That Staff be directed to report back to the Development Services Committee on the experience with Section 37 agreements overtime, and any necessary modifications required to the Section 37 policies and the Guidelines for Implementation; and,

 

 

 

7)         That the correspondence from Ms. Lynda J. Townsend, Townsend and Associates, and Aaron Platt, Davies Howe Partners, be received; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

9.         RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            TIMES GROUP INC. 
            SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7, WEST OF VILLAGE PARKWAY
            APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR
            A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
            BEING THE FIRST PHASE OF THE UPTOWN MARKHAM DEVELOPMENT
            FILE NO. SC 10 110395 (10.7)

            Report  Attachment 

 

Mr. Nick Pileggi, on behalf of Times Group Inc. delivered a brief PowerPoint presentation outlining the proposed applications for site plan approval on the south side of Highway 7, west of Village Parkway.

 

Mr. Steven Kirshenblatt, Kirkor Architects delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing architectural renderings of the proposed mixed use development on the south side of Highway 7, west of Village Parkway.

 

The Committee emphasized that they hope that once this development is completed it resembles the renderings that are being presented today.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor D. Hamilton

 

1)         That the staff report entitled “Times Group Inc., South side of Highway 7, west of Village Parkway, Application for site plan approval for a mixed-use development being the first phase of the Uptown Markham development,” be received, and,

 

2)         That the application be endorsed, in principle, subject to the refinements to the plans and the conditions outlined in the staff report; and,

 

3)         That site plan approval be delegated to the Commissioner of Development Services, or his designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement (Site Plan Approval is issued only when the Commissioner has signed the site plan “approved”), when the following conditions have been met:

-           Plan of subdivision 19TM-070003 has been registered.

-           The Owner has entered into  a site plan agreement with the Town and the Region of York containing all standard and special provisions and requirements of the Town and public agencies and the provisions outlined in Appendix ‘A’ to the September 21, 2010 staff report. 

-           The trustee for the applicable cost sharing group has advised the Town in writing that the required servicing allocation for the proposed development or any proposed phase thereof, is available and has been assigned to the Times Group Inc.

-           The Trustee for the applicable cost sharing group has advised the Town in writing that the Owner is in good standing with the group.

-           The holding provision has been removed from the zoning of the subject lands, or any proposed phase thereof, in accordance with the provisions of the by-law; and,

 

4)         That, in the event the Owner participates in the enhanced hoarding program for Markham Centre, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a hoarding agreement with the Owner; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

10.       RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            TIMES GROUP INC.
            SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7, EAST OF VILLAGE PARKWAY
            APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR
            A COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
            (MARKHAM UPTOWN INTERIM COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT)
            FILE NO. SC 10 122552 (10.7)

            Report  Attachment 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor D. Hamilton

 

1)         That the staff report entitled “Times Group Inc., South side of Highway 7, east of Village Parkway, Application for site plan approval for a commercial development (Markham Uptown Interim Commercial Development)” be received, and,

 

2)         That the application be endorsed, in principle, subject to the refinements to the plans and the conditions outlined in the staff report, and,

 

3)         That site plan approval be delegated to the Commissioner of Development Services, or his designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement (Site Plan Approval is issued only when the Commissioner has signed the site plan “approved”), when the following conditions have been met:

-           Plan of subdivision 19TM-070003 has been registered.

-           The Owner has entered into  a site plan agreement with the Town and the Region of York containing all standard and special provisions and requirements of the Town and public agencies and the provisions outlined in Appendix ‘A’ to the September 21, 2010 staff report. 

-           The Trustee for the applicable cost sharing group has advised the Town in writing that the Owner is in good standing with the group.

-           Minor variance A/97/10 has been approved and has come into force and effect.

-           The Holding provision has been removed from the zoning of the subject lands in accordance with the provisions of the by-law; and,

 

4)         That, in the event the Owner participates in the enhanced hoarding program for Markham Centre, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a hoarding agreement with the Owner; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

11.       INFORMATION REPORT
            ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT, RSO 2007 (10.0)

            Report  Attachment  Presentation

 

Ms. Lilli Duoba, Senior Project Coordinator delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Provincial Endangered Species Act, 2001 (ESA).  

 

The Committee requested that staff e-mail Members of Council regarding whether projects could be designated with seasonal restriction on construction as a result of ESA.

 

There was brief discussion with respect to the affect on private property.  Staff advised that private properties are also subject to the legislation, and pointed out that the proponents are the ones responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the ESA are met.

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

1)         That the report entitled Information Report: Endangered Species Act RSO 2007, dated September 21, 2010 be received; and,

 

2)         That the Ministry of Natural Resources be requested to provide to the Town with as much information as possible, and as may be available, relative to Endangered and Threatened species in Markham, including Redside Dace mapping products; and,

 

3)         That the Ministry of Natural Resources be requested to ensure that Endangered Species Act Permits required for approved development and infrastructure projects in Markham, are issued in a timely manner; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

12.       SEVEN STAR PLAZA INC.
            OFFICIAL PLAN, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            AND SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATIONS FOR
            5261 HIGHWAY 7, 5293 HIGHWAY 7 AND 8495 MCCOWAN ROAD
            (OP 08-120413, ZA 08-120455, ZA 03-108688 AND SC 03-108706-001)
            (10.3, 10.5 & 10.7)

            Report  Attachment 

 

Mr. Ben Milosevski, Markham resident, addressed the Committee regarding the Seven Star Plaza Inc. proposal and inquired whether a traffic study has been submitted for the intersection of McCowan Road and Highway 7.

 

Regional Councillor Gordon Landon advised that the Region has been requested to provide a traffic report for that intersection which is anticipated to be received in approximately two weeks.  He indicated that the discussions have been to limit the McCowan Road access by restricting it to right-in/right-out only and extending the median.

 

Mr. Alan Adams, Markham resident, addressed the Committee with respect to the Seven Star Plaza Inc. proposal and thanked Ward Councillor Carolina Moretti for all her involvement in ensuring that the resident’s concerns were properly addressed.   He pointed out that figure 4 attached to the staff report is not the correct site plan.  Mr. Adams would like the following to be considered:  move the restaurant permission to the building where the bank is; ensure the air conditioning units are moved to the front of the buildings and screened in; no loading out of the back doors of the building; have the existing chain link fence remain and install another wood fence further from the residential properties, have the access to the area between the two fences blocked off close to McCowan Road, and ensure that the conditions of the site plan are enforced.  He requested an explanation of the word “hoarding.”

 

Mr. Mark Eplett, applicant addressed the Committee and presented them with the revised site plan.  He confirmed that the air conditioning units have been moved to the front of the buildings and will be screened in and that all loading will be done through the front doors.  He agreed to limit the restaurant use to the building where the bank is to be located. 

 

The Ward Councillor thanked the residents for all their participation and patience during this process.  She also thanked the applicant for listening and addressing all the concerns raised by the residents.

 

Moved by Councillor C. Moretti

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

1)         That the report entitled “Recommendation Report. Seven Star Plaza Inc., Official Plan, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control Applications for 5261 Highway 7, 5293 Highway 7 and 8495 McCowan Road,  Files: OP 08-120413, ZA 08-120455, ZA 03-108688 and SC 03-108706-001” be received; and,

 

2)         That the record of the Public Meeting held on February 3, 2009, regarding the applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendment be received; and,

 

3)         That the Official Plan amendment application submitted by Seven Star Plaza Inc. to redesignate the lands at 8495 McCowan Road, be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and adopted without further notice; and,

 

4)         That the application submitted by Seven Star Plaza Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 1229 as amended with the restaurant permission limited to Building B, be approved and the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further notice, upon staff being satisfied with the parking; and,

 

5)         That the Site Plan Application (File No. SC 03-108706-001) submitted by Seven Star Plaza Inc. for the lands at 5261 Highway 7, 5293 Highway 7 and 8495 McCowan Road, be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘C’; and,

 

6)         That staff continue to work with the applicant to finalize the elevations to integrate an architectural consistency across the new buildings, to the satisfaction of the Town Architect; and,

 

7)         That site plan approval be delegated to the Commissioner of Planning and Urban Design or designate in consultation with the Ward Councillor, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement.  Site Plan Approval is issued only when the Commissioner or designate has signed the plan; and,

 

8)         That should the Owner wish to participate in the enhanced hoarding programme, the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to enter into a Hoarding Agreement with the Owner; and,

 

9)         That the 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,

 

10)       That the correspondence from Mr. Paul Chronis, WeirFoulds LLP, be received; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.       SUNRISE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
            SITE PLAN APPLICATION AND
            HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW
            TO PERMIT A PRIVATE SCHOOL AND DAYCARE
            180 AMBER STREET
            (ZA 10 115160 & SC 10 123117) (10.7)

            Report  Attachment 

 

The Committee thanked staff for bringing this application forward.

 

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

1)         That the staff report entitled ‘RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Sunrise Montessori School, Site Plan Application and Hold Removal By-law to permit a private school and daycare at 180 Amber Street’, be received; and,

 

2)         That the Draft Zoning By-law to remove the Hold (H) provision in Zoning By-law 108-81 as amended, be approved and the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

3)         That the Site Plan Application (SC 10 123117) submitted by Sunrise Montessori School for 180 Amber Street, be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘B’; and,

 

4)         That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement.  Site Plan Approval is issued only when the Director or designate has signed the plan; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

14.       HIGHWAY 7 SANITARY SEWERS AND
            STORMWATER MANAGEMENT (5.5)

            Report   Attachment 

 

Mr. Brown provided a high level overview of the details outlined in the report. 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

1)         That the report dated September 21, 2010 entitled “Highway 7 Sanitary Sewers and Stormwater Management”, be received; and,

 

 

2)         That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute funding and construction agreement(s) with the Times Group and/or Markham Avenue 7 Land Owners Group and/or other landowners groups and / or group trustees and / or any other parties having jurisdiction, in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Town Solicitor for the acquisition and funding of lands from the Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) and the construction and funding of Highway 7 Sanitary Sewers between Village Parkway and Main Street Unionville and area storm sewers stormwater management facilities; and,

 

3)         That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute agreement(s) with the Region of York and landowners group, based on the principles outlined in this report, regarding storm sewers and stormwater management facilities for Highway 7, to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer and the Town Solicitor; and,

 

4)         That Council endorse, in principle, that the mechanism by which the landowners group will be reimbursed for its expenses associated with the ORC land acquisition and construction of the Highway 7 sanitary sewers, storm sewers and stormwater management facilities is through a Development Charge Credit and/or Reimbursement Agreement based on the current Area Specific Development Charge By-laws or, new Area Specific Development Charges By-law to be approved by Council; and,

 

5)         That Council authorize staff to prepare a Development Charges Background Study and new Area Specific Development Charges By-laws for Areas 42B-6, 42B-8 and 9 to reflect updated servicing cost estimates and assessment; and,

 

6)         That staff report back for authorization to enter into Development Charge Credit and / or Reimbursement Agreements in connection with recommendation 4) above; and,

 

7)         That the correspondence from Mr. Paul Young, be received; and further,

 

8)         That staff be authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to give effect to this report.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.       DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY
            (HIGHWAY 407 TO STEELES AVENUE)
            AMENDMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (5.10)

            Report  Attachment

 

Mr. Brown summarized the details in the report for the Committee and distributed revised “Attachments A & B.”

 

The Committee inquired about the intersection of 9th Line and Steeles Avenue and whether an advanced green signal will be installed.  Staff advised that the Region has indicated that it is not warranted.

 

There was discussion with respect to on-road versus off-road designated bike lanes.

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

1)         That the report entitled “Donald Cousens Parkway (Highway 407 to Steeles Avenue) Amendment to the Environmental Assessment” be received; and,

 

2)         That the discontinuous alignment (Alternative C2) presented by York Region at the April 13, 2010 Town of Markham Development Services Committee meeting be endorsed; and,

 

3)         That the City of Toronto be requested to install interim traffic control signals at the Steeles Avenue East / Ninth Line intersection; and,

 

4)         That York Region and the City of Toronto be requested to design off road multi-use paths instead of on-street bike lanes in the design phase; and,

 

5)         That the City of Toronto and York Region protect for future grade separations of CP Rail crossings on both Ninth Line and Steeles Avenue; and,

 

6)         That the Ministry of Transportation Ontario and York Region be requested to confirm the timing for implementation of the outstanding Highway 407 Ramps at Donald Cousens Parkway; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

There was no new business.

 

 

16.       IN-CAMERA MATTER (8.0)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following confidential matter

(1:08 PM):

 

1)         Solicitor-client privilege - Request for Review of Ontario Municipal Board Decision - Hughson Drive Area Interim Control By-law No. 2010-6

 

2)         Solicitor-client privilege - Proposed Settlement OPA 182 (Victoria Square)

CARRIED

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

 

That the Committee rise from the in-camera session (1:10 PM)

CARRIED

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 1:10 PM.

 

 

 

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