Development Services Committee Minutes
April 21, 2015,
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Council Chamber
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones Chair: Councillor Alex Chiu
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alan Ho
Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Joe Li
Vice-Chair: Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
Attendance
Councillor Alex Chiu
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Trinela Cane, Commissioner of
Corporate Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering
Sally
Campbell, Acting Manager, East District
Stephen Chait, Director, Economic
Development
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor
George Duncan, Senior Heritage
Planner
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
Biju Karumanchery, Acting Director
of Planning and Urban Design
Sharon Laing, Director of Human
Resources
Brian Lee, Deputy Director of
Engineering
Sepideh Majdi, Senior Development
Engineer
Soran
Sito, Manager, Environmental Assets
Sandra Tam, Senior Business
Development Officer
Marg Wouters, Senior Manager, Policy
& Research
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:05 AM in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Regional Councillor Joe Li assumed the Chair for Transportation
items, Nos. 2, 3 and 4.
The Committee recessed from 12:40 to 1:15 PM.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Valerie Burke
disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 8, The Heritage Markham Committee
Minutes for April 8, 2015, by nature of owning the property at 26 Colborne
Street, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of
the approval of this matter.
City of Markham Staff:
Lawton, Christopher, Fire & Emergency
Services, Alarm Room Operator, 25 years
Macris, George, Fire & Emergency
Services, Fire Plan Examiner, 25 years
Marshall, Shelley, Fire & Emergency
Services, First Class Firefighter, 25 years
McGuckin, Keith, Fire & Emergency
Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 25 years
Reid, David, Fire & Emergency
Services, Platoon Chief, 25 years
Roblin, Edward, Fire & Emergency
Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 25 years
Roszkiewicz, John, Fire & Emergency
Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 25 years
Stevens, Michael, Fire & Emergency
Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 25 years
Thomson, Michael, Fire & Emergency
Services, Captain, 25 years
Vesh, Barry, Fire & Emergency
Services, Captain, 25 years
Walker, William, Fire & Emergency
Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 25 years
Wright, Dell, Fire & Emergency
Services, 1st Class Firefighter, 25 years
Hristov, Mary, Legislative Services,
Licensing Officer, 25 years
Karabourniotis, John, Legislative
Services, Administrative Services Coordinator, 25 years
Lees, Gregory, Legislative Services, Provincial
Offences Officer II, 25 years
Papa, Mary Lou, Legislative Services,
Administrative Assistant, Clerks Dept., 25 years
Brady, Michael, Operations, Supervisor
Contract Administration, 25 years
Hoover, John, Operations, Supervisor,
Operations, 25 years
McLellan, Donald, Operations, Working
Supervisor, Priority Response, 25 years
Tsatsanis Lambros, Louie, Operations,
Working Supervisor, Operations West, 25 years
Chapman Jr., Phil, Recreation Services,
Facility Operator II,
Markham
Centennial Centre, 25 years
Hicks, Kevin, Recreation Services,
Facility Operator III, 25 years
McCart, Melville, Recreation Services,
Facility Operator III, 25 years
Reid, Cynthia, Recreation Services,
Customer Service Representative, 25 years
2. MARKHAM GREEN ROAD PILOT PROJECT
(14TH AVENUE AND
MIDDLEFIELD ROAD) (5.10)
Presentation
Alan Brown, Director of
Engineering, introduced this item and advised that the purpose of today’s
presentation is to seek endorsement for the Markham Green Road Pilot Project.
Soran Sito, Manager,
Environmental Assets, gave a presentation regarding the project. Mr. Sito reviewed
environmental policies, the evolution of stormwater management in Markham, the location
of the proposed pilot project at 14th Avenue and Middlefield Road,
examples of green infrastructure for source control, operational and
maintenance challenges, and next steps.
Subject
to Council approval, City staff and TRCA will monitor the performance/effectiveness
of the Green Road pilot project for 2-3 years, and report back to Council on
results of the monitoring program and cost implications. If approved for future
use, Engineering will develop design criteria, implementation guidelines and
operation and maintenance cost estimates for the Green Roads to be used in
future development applications and capital projects. If the pilot project
proves to be ineffective, it would be converted to a conventional municipal
street with curbs and gutters within a minimal cost.
Staff responded to questions
from the Committee regarding the use of sod and salt and snow resistant plants,
the increased maintenance requirements, permeability, and cost considerations. It
was noted that this project is included in the current budget.
The Committee questioned the eventual
stormwater path for this project. Staff have consulted with CPAC regarding the
use of a multi-use path for the Green Road, and will provide Committee members
with further information. It was suggested that the Region consider the same project
on Highway 7 from Town Centre Boulevard to Sciberras Road. Staff explained that
the conditions for Highway 7 are not appropriate for this type of pilot project
and that there is an urgency by the Region to complete the Highway 7 widening.
Moved by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
1) That the presentation
provided by Soran Sito, Manager, Environmental Assets entitled "Markham Green Road Pilot Project, 14th Avenue and
Middlefield Road" be received; and,
2) That the “Markham Green Road Pilot, 14th Avenue and Middlefield Road” design concepts be endorsed in
principle; and,
3) That Staff report back to
Council on monitoring results, cost implications and Life cycle and operation
impacts prior to consideration for implementation with future development
applications; and further,
4) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
3. MARKHAM MULTI-USE PATHWAY (MUP)
(16TH AVENUE TO BOB
HUNTER MEMORIAL PARK)(6.0)
Presentation
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, introduced this
matter and advised that the purpose of the presentation is to provide an update
and to obtain authorization to proceed with the project.
Mark Schollen of Schollen & Company Inc. gave a presentation entitled "Markham Multi-Use
Pathway (MUP) (16th Avenue to Bob Hunter Memorial Park) Design and
Phasing Plan Update".
The presentation provided a project
overview and updates on the trail configuration, accessibility levels, and an
evaluation of the Drakefield Road/Willowgate Drive options. Mr. Schollen
advised that CPAC has endorsed Option 4T, and an update will be provided on
further responses. Pending Council endorsement on a preferred option, a consultant
will be retained to undertake detailed design with construction scheduled for
2016. The proposed construction schedule for 2015 – 2017 and the total cost of
$13.4 m. were reviewed.
Peter Miasek, representing the
Markham Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC), supports the
presentation and staff recommendations for Option 4T.
The Committee discussed the
Environmental Assessment, land issues, accessibility standards, status of the suspension
bridge project, funding sources, the Bob Hunter Park, and safety issues
relating to bridge construction. Support was indicated for Option 4T for
Drakefield Road/Willowgate Drive. It was suggested that the section east of
Markham Road be deferred until the issues are resolved; however, the Committee
agreed to proceed at this time and work out the details during the process.
Staff responded to e-mail
comments from residents, received by a Council member.
Moved by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Colin
Campbell
1) That the
deputation by Peter Miasek, representing the Markham Cycling and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee (CPAC) regarding Markham Multi-Use Pathway, be received;
and,
2) That the presentation
provided by Mark Schollen, Schollen & Company Inc. entitled "Markham
Multi-Use Pathway (MUP) (16th Avenue to Bob Hunter Memorial Park)
Design and Phasing Plan Update" be received; and,
3) That the revised Phasing
plan be approved; and,
4) That the MUP
cross-sections and surface treatment be reaffirmed; and,
5) That staff be authorized
to enter into negotiation and an agreement with Dagmar Construction for the
construction of a section of MUP within their Main Street Markham South
construction zone on a sole source basis so that the tender process can be
waived in accordance with Purchasing By-law 2004-341 Part II, Section 7 item 1
(c) which states “when the extension of an existing contract would prove more
cost effective or beneficial”; and,
6)* That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute agreements with MTO/407 ETR for construction and maintenance of the
multi-use pathway within the MTO/407 ETR corridor to the satisfaction of the
CAO and the City Solicitor; and,
7)* That staff report back on
June 16, 2015 regarding the 2015 tender award, MUP naming, and Operation and
Maintenance costs; and further,
8)* That staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
(*See amendments following)
Amended by Council on
April 28, 2015, as follows:
- Add the following as Resolution No.
6:
“That
any informal walking paths in the vicinity of the MUP that require restoration
as part of the construction process be restored as part of the Contract; and,”
- Delete the following proposed
Resolution No. 7:
“That
staff report back on June 16, 2015 regarding the 2015 tender award, MUP naming,
and Operation and Maintenance costs; and,”
- Add
the following as Resolution Nos. 8 and 9:
“That
staff report back to the June 16, 2015 Development Services Committee meeting
regarding the 2015 tender award and Operation and Maintenance costs; and,
That staff be requested
to report back on a naming contest for the MUP; and further,”
4. SMART COMMUTE MARKHAM/RICHMOND HILL
2015 BUSINESS PLAN (5.10)
Presentation
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, introduced this
matter.
Flo McLellan, Program Director, Smart Commute, and her
team, gave a presentation entitled "Smart Commute Markham/Richmond Hill
2015 Business Plan", providing background information on the initiative
and outlining program updates from 2014 and the 2015 business plan. Ms.
McLellan acknowledged the financial contribution from the City and informed the
Committee that Smart Commute Markham/Richmond Hill has leveraged private
funding to support certain programs to offset the need to increase municipal
funding.
The Committee congratulated Ms. McLellan and the Smart
Commute Markham/Richmond Hill team on their success.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
That the presentation provided by Ms. Flo McLellan,
Program Director, Smart Commute entitled "Smart Commute Markham/Richmond
Hill 2015 Business Plan" be received.
CARRIED
5. POPULATION FORECAST MONITORING (10.0)
Presentation Memo
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services, introduced this item. On March 24, 2015, Development
Services Committee requested that staff report back with a presentation.
Marg Wouters,
Senior Manager, Policy and Research, gave a presentation entitled "Population Forecast
Monitoring". The presentation included the context for growth and
reviewed the provincial Growth Plan, regional growth targets for
municipalities, and Markham’s growth strategy. The 2014 Markham Official Plan
is based on a 2031 population of 421,600 as assigned by the Region. In May
2014, staff reported that the City’s estimated population had been tracking
1-2% higher than the Region’s forecasts for 2011-2016 and a more recent
comparison indicates that the actual mid-year population in 2014 was
approximately 3.5% higher than forecasted for 2014. The Region is currently
undertaking a comprehensive review which will update population and employment
forecasts to 2041. Staff will report back to the Committee in May, 2015 on
these updates.
Updates were provided for
the forecasts for Markham Centre, Langstaff Gateway, Buttonville, and other
areas. The estimated 2014 population values correspond to the anticipated
population in current forecasting models, and development in other areas
identified for intensification also aligns with 2031 forecasts. Population and
employment growth is monitored on an ongoing basis through secondary plan updates
and Citywide forecasting exercises.
The Committee discussed green
space considerations, regional projections, the impacts of second suites on
population figures, and ensuring adequate employment growth is achieved. The
Committee directed that the staff update in May include a revised chart based
on 2014 instead of 2006 figures, and that Buttonville be included. Markham
growth statistics for each of the last 10 years and employment forecasts were
also requested.
It was suggested Markham needs
to slow down growth or speed up infrastructure. Staff advised that developments
are often approved on a phasing basis, linked to infrastructure completion, and
discussed options available to developers and the Region, should the City not
do its part to accommodate growth.
Peter Miasek and Harry
Eaglesham, representing the Unionville Ratepayers Association, discussed the
rate of city-wide population growth, and specifically Markham Centre, and noted
the importance of the Markham Centre Mobility Hub study. They recommended that:
-
development approvals be linked to the provision of infrastructure;
-
a sensitivity analysis be prepared in the event that development in
Langstaff is delayed;
-
employment growth be reported on; and,
-
the housing mix be reviewed.
The Committee discussed the
progress of the Markham Centre Mobility Hub study, and reviewed improvements to
the road network and community facilities as well as pending transit
enhancements to accommodate growth.
Moved by: Councillor Don
Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Alan
Ho
1)
That the deputations by Peter Miasek and Harry
Eaglesham, Unionville Ratepayers Association, regarding Population Forecast
Monitoring, be received; and,
2)
That the presentation provided by Marg Wouters, Senior Manager, Policy
& Research entitled "Population Forecast Monitoring" be received.
CARRIED
6. SPECTATOR PARKING FOR THE
ATOS MARKHAM PAN AM/PARAPAN AM
CENTRE (6.0)
Presentation
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services gave a brief overview of the temporary parking lot for the
Pan American/Parapan American games.
John Lohmus, Associate with IBI Group Inc., on behalf
of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, gave a presentation regarding the construction
of a temporary parking lot for the Pan American/Parapan American games on the
north side of Enterprise Boulevard, west of the GO rail line, on lands owned by
the Remington Group. Site plan details were displayed. There will be 930
parking spaces with one access point.
Jessica Byers, representing the Remington Group,
advised that the intended future use of the lands would be for school use.
Discussions included the comprehensive traffic plan
for the games, public use of the parking lot, ensuring an adequate stacking
area, the security fencing, and the use of dark-sky friendly lighting. The
Committee requested an opportunity to post signage in a prominent area to
promote a festival event.
Moved by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor
Amanda Collucci
1) That the presentation by John Lohmus, Associate with IBI
Group Inc., on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, and by Jessica
Byers, representing the Remington Group, to construct a temporary parking lot for the Pan
American/Parapan American games on the north side of Enterprise Boulevard, west
of the GO rail line, File No. SC 15
148558, be received; and,
2) That the site plan application, submitted by IBI Group Inc.,
for the proposed temporary parking lot, File No. SC 15 148558, be endorsed in
principle subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,
3) That final Site Plan Approval be delegated to the Director
of Planning and Urban Design or his designate; and,
4)
That staff be
directed to negotiate with IBI Group:
i)
for an
arrangement that allows community parking after the scheduled event has begun
during the Pan American/Parapan American games; and
ii)
that an
opportunity be provided for Markham to post signage in a prominent area to
promote a festival event; and further,
5) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 7, 2015 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held April 7, 2015, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
8. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 8, 2015 (16.11)
Minutes
Councillor Valerie Burke
disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 8, The Heritage Markham Committee
Minutes for April 8, 2015, by nature of owning the property at 26 Colborne
Street, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of
the approval of this matter.
The Committee questioned
the deviation of the Designated Heritage Property Grant policy for 11 Euclid,
under #10 of the minutes. Staff provided information and advised that a staff
report will be coming forward with respect to Council endorsement of the
grants.
Moved by: Councillor Colin
Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held April 8, 2015, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
9. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- February 18, 2015 (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
That the minutes of the Main
Street Markham Committee meeting held February 18, 2015, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
10. 2015 FIRST QUARTER UPDATE
OF THE STREET AND PARK NAME
RESERVE LIST (10.14)
Report
Moved By: Councillor Colin
Campbell
Seconded By: Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
1) That
the updated Street and Park Name Reserve List for the first quarter of 2015,
attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the April 21, 2015 staff report titled ‘2015 First
Quarter Update of the Street and Park Name Reserve List’, be received; and,
2) That
Council approve the revised Street and Park Name Reserve List that is attached
as Appendix ‘A’ to this report.
CARRIED
11. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
FORNAX CONSTRUCTION LTD. TO
FACILITATE
THE DEVELOPMENT OF LANDS AT
WILLIAMSON ROAD AND MAPLE
RIDGE CRESCENT (10.0)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
1) That the report titled “Authorization to enter into a
Development Agreement with Fornax Construction Ltd. to facilitate the
development of lands at Williamson Road and Maple Ridge Crescent” be received;
and,
2) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any
documentation required to secure matters relating to the development of lands
at Williamson Road and Maple Ridge Crescent, including but not limited to
servicing, grading, noise attenuation, pavement marking, tree replacement,
fencing, architectural control and public art contribution; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. PRELIMINARY REPORT
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT, PLAN
OF CONDOMINIUM
AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL BY URBANCORP
INC.
9064 - 9110 WOODBINE AVENUE
FILE NO’S: SU/ZA/CU/SC
14 115777 (10.7, 10.5 & 10.20)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
1) That the Staff report titled “Preliminary Report – Applications
for Draft Plan of Subdivision, Zoning By-law Amendment, Plan of Condominium and
Site Plan Approval by Urbancorp Inc. 9064 - 9110 Woodbine Avenue File No’s: SU/ZA/CU/SC
14 115777” be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications
for Zoning By-law amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. PRELIMINARY REPORT
APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
BY KAI TAK INTERNATIONAL
INVESTMENT INC.
TO PERMIT A 35 UNIT LOW RISE
RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE
DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING THE RESTORATION OF A
HERITAGE DWELLING AT 9721
KENNEDY ROAD
FILE NO’S: SU/ZA 14 134440
(10. 7 & 10.5)
Report
Moved by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded
by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
1) That the report dated April 21, 2015, titled “Preliminary
Report, Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment
by Kai Tak International Investment Inc. to permit a 35 unit low rise
residential townhouse development including the
restoration of a heritage dwelling at 9721 Kennedy Road, File No’s: SU/ZA 14 134440”, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications
for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment by Kai Tak
International Investment Inc. to permit a 35 unit low rise residential
townhouse development including the
restoration of a heritage dwelling at 9721 Kennedy Road, on the subject lands; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
14. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 24,
2015 TO MARCH 13, 2015 (10.0)
Report
Staff responded to
questions from the Committee and will provide clarification on items on page
209.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That Committee receive
the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of
January 24, 2015 to March 13, 2015” and direct staff to process the
applications in accordance with the approval route outlined in the report; and,
2) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
15. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION BY
MARIANI’S OF UNIONVILLE LTD.
TO PERMIT
VINYL SIDING AND ALUMINUM
CLADDING
188 MAIN STREET
UNIONVILLE HERITAGE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
FILE NO. HE 14 119143 (16.11)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services provided background
information on this matter.
George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner, gave a presentation to display
photographs and explain the historic significance of 188 Main Street
Unionville, as Unionville’s first store and post office, circa 1850. Staff
described the vinyl siding and aluminum cladding installed in 2014, contrary to
the policies and guidelines of the Heritage District Plan, without an approved
Heritage Permit. The owner subsequently submitted a Heritage Permit
application, which was not recommended for approval by the Heritage Markham
Committee or staff. On September 10, 2014, Council referred this matter back to
staff for further consideration.
Staff has consulted with the applicant and has reached an agreement on
options to resolve this issue, pending the Committee's endorsement. In response
to questions, the City Solicitor advised that conditions related to having the
vinyl removed within a 5 year timeframe could be attached to the title of the
property.
Larry Mariani, applicant, made a deputation to confirm that he is in
agreement with the staff recommendation; however, he suggested that the current
materials are suitable and look better than some of the wood buildings in
Unionville, and he would prefer to retain the vinyl and aluminum.
The Committee discussed the use of appropriate materials and the importance
of maintaining heritage standards. It was noted that approval of the current
materials may create a precedent for similar requests. The subject building is
a Class A heritage building and the heritage guidelines have been developed
with extensive community consultation. The Committee considered a 5 or 10 year
time frame for the restoration, and suggested that heritage grants may be
available to assist the owner to restore the historic wood siding or install
wood replacement siding.
The Committee agreed to defer this matter until a Council Workshop can
be held, to better understand heritage policies and guidelines.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Karen Rea
1)
That the
deputation by Larry Mariani regarding 188 Main Street, be received; and,
2) That the report titled “Heritage Permit Application by
Mariani’s of Unionville Ltd. to Permit Vinyl and Aluminum Cladding, 188 Main
Street, Unionville Heritage Conservation District, File No. HE 14 119143, be
received; and,
3)
That consideration
of the Heritage Permit Application for 188 Main Street Unionville, be deferred
until a Council Workshop on heritage policies and guidelines has been held; and
further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. COST RECOVERY REQUEST RELATED TO
LAND AND CONSTRUCTION COSTS ASSOCIATED
WITH A PORTION OF BATTISTA
PERRI DRIVE
ADJACENT TO A PUBLIC PARK IN
THE
WISMER COMMONS COMMUNITY
(10.0)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services gave a brief overview
of the cost recovery request related to Battista Perri Drive in the Wismer Commons
Community.
Moved by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the report entitled “Cost recovery request related to
land and construction costs associated with a portion of Battista Perri Drive
adjacent to a public park in the Wismer Commons” be received; and,
2) That the City compensate 2162246 Ontario Inc. the sum of
$324,000.00, representing land and construction costs associated with that
portion of Battista Perri Drive adjacent to a public park on the west side of
Markham Road, south of Bur Oak Avenue, in the Wismer Community, as described in
this report; and,
3) That funding for the land and construction costs outlined in
No.2, above, be made available from the 5% Parks Cash-in-Lieu Account
087-2800-148; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
17. NEW BUSINESS
ADVANCE BUSINESS MISSION
TO CHINA MAY 8 – MAY 20, 2015
(10.16)
Mayor Frank Scarpitti introduced this item. The Committee received
procedural advice regarding new business.
A staff report entitled "Advance Business Mission to China May 8 –
May 20, 2015" dated March 10, 2015, had been received by the Committee on
April 7, 2015. The Committee discussed the importance and value of the advance
mission to China, and considered participation by staff. Councillor Alex Chiu,
Chair of Economic Development, advised that he has been personally invited and
is willing to pay his own way if necessary.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1)* That the report titled “Advance Business
Mission to China May 8 – May 20, 2015” dated March 10, be received; and,
2) That the Advance Business Mission to
China May 8 – May 20, 2015 as described in the staff report dated March 10, 2015,
be approved for the Senior Business Development Officer (S. Tam) at a total
cost not to exceed $3,000, expensed from within the 2015 International
Investment Attraction account 610-998-5811.
*Amended by Council on April 28, 2015 to add Clause 1.
18. NEW BUSINESS
ANNOUNCEMENT (10.0)
Councillor Karen Rea announced the recent passing of Henry Ver Bruggen,
an Engineer from EMC.
19. IN-CAMERA MATTERS (10.0, 8.0)
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
That the following in-camera matters be referred
directly to Council on April 28, 2015:
(1) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE IN-CAMERA MINUTES
- April 7, 2015 (10.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
(2) A PROPOSED OR PENDING
ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY
OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 4) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (c)]
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 3.53 PM.
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