NOVEMBER 3, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

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 E. Shapero Councillor C. Moretti Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu   Regrets Councillor J. Webster

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services C. Conrad, Town Solicitor B. Lee, Manager Development Engineering & Transportation L. Duoba, Senior Project Coordinator V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design A. Tari, Committee Clerk

 

The Development Services Committee convened at 9:07 AM in the Council Chamber with Councillor D. Horchik in the Chair.  Regional Councillor G. Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation item Nos. 14 to 16.

 

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

None disclosed.

 

 

 

 

 

1.         PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

 

Ernie Elliott, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 25 years

Murray Forgie, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 25 years

Mark Forrester, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 25 years

Stephen George, Captain, Fire & Emergency Services, 25 years

Peter Jennings, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 25 years

Peter Johnson, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 25 years

Mark Pehlemann, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 25 years

Ken Robertson, District Chief, Fire & Emergency Services, 25 years

David Scott, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 25 years

James Scrymgeour, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 25 years

Gail Elms, Inspections Clerk, Building Standards, 20 years

Jim Hurley, General Maintenance, Operations, 20 years

Regan Hutcheson, Manager - Heritage, Planning & Urban Design, 20 years

Jon Styles, Acting Supervisor, Operations, Operations, 20 years

Lorne Black, Provincial Offences Officer II, Clerk's By-Law & Licensing Division, 10 years

Cathie Jeffery, Landscape Inspector, Planning & Urban Design, 10 years

Mark Leadbetter, Facility Yard Maintenance, Operations, 10 years

Steve McGilvray, Operations Working Supervisor-Contract Administration, Operations, 10 years

Michael Prior, Group Leader, Operations, 10 years

Phoebe Fu, Manager, Capital Right of Way, Asset Management, 5 years

Adam Kennedy, Waterworks Operator, Operations -Waterworks Division, 5 years

Hossein Sharif, Senior Capital Engineer, Asset Management, 5 years

Christopher Bridson, Operations Labourer/Driver, Operations, 3 years

Andrew Dancy, Operations Labourer/Driver, Operations, 3 years

Timothy Dworak, Operations Labourer/Driver, Operations, 3 years

David Edwards, Operations Labourer/Driver, Operations, 3 years

Daniel Foster, Sign Maintenance, Operations, 3 years

Todd Hill, Acting Operations Working Supervisor, Operations, 3 years

Erin Logan, Engineering Technologist/Inspector, Engineering, 3 years

Christos Tsorovas, Sweeper Operator, Operations, 3 years

 

 

 

2.         DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- October 20, 2009, Part B (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held

October 20, 2009, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

3.         DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- October 20, 2009 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held October 20, 2009, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - October 14, 2009 (16.11)

            Minutes

 

Regional Councillor Joe Virgilio indicated that he was in attendance at the October 14, 2009 Heritage Markham Committee meeting and would like it reflected in the minutes.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held October 14, 2009, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

5.         MARKHAM PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - October 14, 2009 (16.34)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

That the minutes of the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee meeting held

October 14, 2009, be received;

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.         MARKHAM CENTRE SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - June 23, 2009 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

That the minutes of the Markham Centre Sub-Committee meeting held June 23, 2009, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

7.         RELEASE AND REPLACEMENT OF EASEMENT
            TO ANGUS GLEN VILLAGE LTD.
            OVER PART OF LOT 89, PLAN 65M-4085,
            DESIGNATED AS PART 3, PLAN 65R-31103
            - AND -
            TRANSFER OF REPLACEMENT EASEMENT
            FROM ANGUS GLEN VILLAGE LTD. TO THE TOWN
            OVER PART OF LOT 89, PLAN 65M-4085,
            ESIGNATED AS PARTS 1 AND 3, PLAN 65R-31673 (8.1)

            Report  Attachment

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

1)         That the report entitled, “Release and Replacement of Easement to Angus Glen Village Ltd. over Part of Lot 89, Plan 65M-4085, designated as Part 3, Plan 65R-31103 and Transfer of Replacement Easement from Angus Glen Village Ltd. to the Town over Part of Lot 89, Plan 65M-4085, designated as Parts 1 and 3, Plan 65R-31673”, dated November 3, 2009, be received; and,

 

2)         That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a Release and Abandonment of Easement to Angus Glen Village Ltd. over Part of Lot 89, Plan 65M-4085, designated as Parts 3, Plan 65R-31103; and,

 

3)         That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a replacement Transfer of Easement from Angus Glen Village Ltd. to the Town over Part of Lot 89, Plan 65M-4085, designated as Parts 1 and 3, Plan 65R-31673; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

8.         AUTHORIZATION TO UNDERTAKE INSPECTIONS
            AS PER THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT (16.11)

            Report

 

The Committee inquired why the report recommends that a “staff position” and not the individual (name of staff in the position) be authorized to undertake inspections as per Section 38 of the Ontario Heritage Act.  Ms. Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor, advised that it is recommended that the appointment be done by title in the event that the staff member gets promoted, or leaves the Corporation, it avoids having to re-do this delegation each time the position is re-filled.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

1)         That the Manager of Heritage Planning and/or his designate which may include the Senior Heritage Planner, the Heritage Planner or the Urban Design Planner (Heritage) be authorized by Markham Council to undertake inspections as per Section 38 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

9.         CABOTO TRAIL & STEELE VALLEY ROAD
            PARKING PROHIBITION (5.12.4)

            Report  Attachment

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

1)         That the report entitled “Caboto Trail & Steele Valley Road Parking Prohibition”, be received; and,

 

2)         That Schedule “C” of Traffic By-law 2005-188 be amended to prohibit parking on the west side of Caboto Trail, from the south property line of # 750 to the north property line of # 760; and,

 

3)         That Schedule “C” of Traffic By-law 2005-188 be amended to prohibit parking on the north side of Steele Valley Road, from Bayview Avenue to the west property line of # 45; and,

 

4)         That the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate signs at the subject locations, funded through the Operations Department account # 83-5399-8402-005; and,

 

 

5)         That the Parking Control Department be directed to enforce the parking prohibition upon installation of the signs; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

10.       RODICK ROAD & CALVERT ROAD
            HEAVY TRUCK PROHIBITION  (5.12)

            Report  Attachment

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

1)         That the report entitled “Rodick Road & Calvert Road Heavy Truck Prohibition”, be received; and,

 

2)         That Schedule 14 of Traffic By-law 106-71 be amended to rescind the heavy truck prohibition on Rodick Road, between Highway #7 and Fairburn Drive; and,

 

3)         That Schedule 14 of Traffic By-law 106-71 be amended to prohibit heavy truck traffic on Rodick Road, between Apple Creek Boulevard and Woodbine Avenue; and,

 

4)         That Schedule 14 of Traffic By-law 106-71 be amended to prohibit heavy truck traffic on Calvert Road, between Woodbine Avenue and Rodick Road; and,

 

5)         That the Operations Department be directed to install & remove the appropriate signs at the subject locations, funded through the Operations Department account # 83-5399-8402-005; and,

 

6)         That York Region Police be directed to enforce the heavy truck prohibition upon installation of the signs; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.       NEAMSBY INVESTMENTS INC.
            OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
            TO PERMIT LIMITED STAND ALONE RETAIL USES
            AND RESTAURANTS AT 1181-1271 DENISON STREET
            (OP 08 120986 & ZA 08 120996) (10.3, 10.5)

            Report  Attachment 

 

Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, pointed out that one of the recommendations is requesting that the applicant submit a detailed site plan application that will address various issues raised during the public consultation process.  He indicated that the recommendation is that the application be endorse in principle, and the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law be presented for enactment only once the applicant has submitted a site plan application.

 

The Committee discussed the separation criteria between the restaurant and residential community and the proposed indoor garbage storage facility (that the overhang doors are closed regularly).  

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

1)         That the report dated November 3, 2009 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Neamsby Investments, Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments to permit limited stand alone retail uses and restaurants at 1181-1271 Denison Street (OP 08 120986 & ZA 08 120996),” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Official Plan amendment application (OP 08 120986) submitted for 1181-1271 Denison Street, be endorsed, and that the draft implementing Official Plan amendment (OP 08 120986) be adopted by Council at a later date, after submission of a site plan application and resolution of the site plan issues identified in this report, to the satisfaction of the Town; and,

 

3)         That the Zoning By-law amendment application (ZA 08 120996) submitted for 1181-1271 Denison Street be endorsed, and that the draft implementing Zoning By-law amendment (ZA 08 120996) be enacted by Council at a later date, after submission of a site plan application and resolution of the site plan issues identified in this report, to the satisfaction of the Town; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.       GREENSBOROUGH NORTH GROUP
            SOUTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
            BETWEEN DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY
            AND THE GO TRANSIT RAIL CORRIDOR
            GREENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY
            APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
            AND IMPLEMENTING ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
            (SU 06 109380 (19TM-06009) AND ZA 06 109396) (10.7, 10.5)

            Report  Attachment

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

1)         That the report entitled “Recommendation Report, Greensborough North Group, South of Major Mackenzie Drive, between Donald Cousens Parkway and the GO Transit rail corridor,  Greensborough Community, Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval and Implementing Zoning By-law Amendments, SU 06 109380 (19TM-06009) and ZA 06 109396”, dated November 3, 2009, be received; and,

 

2)         That draft plan of subdivision 19TM-06009 submitted by Greensborough North Group, be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’; and,

 

3)         That the application submitted by Greensborough North Group to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-76, as amended, be approved and the draft by-laws attached as Appendices ‘B’ and ‘C’, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

4)         That servicing allocation for 302.5 units (1,119.25 pop.) be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-06009 from the total allocation for the Greensborough Community, assigned in accordance with the February 12, 2008 and May 19, 2009 staff reports on servicing allocation; and,

 

5)         That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a No Presale Agreement with the Owners of Plan 19TM-06009 (302.5 units) which agreement shall be registered on title, committing the Owners not to enter into any agreements of purchase and sale with anyone, including other developers or builders, for the lands, until York Region has advised in writing that the expected completion of the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant expansion project and the YDSS Flow Control Structures project will be within twelve (12) months; and,

 

6)         That the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,

 

7)         That the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development; and,

 

 

 

 

8)         That the applicant provide to the Town the 30% payment of the required subdivision processing fees in accordance with the Town’s Fee By-law (By-law 211-83, as amended by By-law 2008-257); and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

13.       AGRICULTURAL ASSESSMENT STUDY
            FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS (10.0)

            Report  Appendix A  Appendix B

 

Ms. Lilli Duoba, Senior Project Coordinator delivered a brief PowerPoint presentation regarding the Agricultural Assessment Study (Phase 3). 

 

The Committee inquired whether there has been any consideration to expand the boundaries of the Greenbelt.  Staff outlined the “Growing the Greenbelt Criteria” which are required by the Province in order to expand the boundaries of the Greenbelt.  The Committee suggested that “Growing the Greenbelt Criteria” be included in this study so that the public are aware.

 

There was a considerable discussion with respect to the farming community and the need for further public consultation with them.  Staff pointed out that the resolution passed at the Council meeting on October 27, 2009 with respect to the Rouge Park Implementation Task Force Report included that a public meeting be held to discuss agricultural land issues.

 

Ms. Sarah Baldwin, Larkin & Associates, addressed the Committee with respect to the Agricultural Assessment Study report and requested that the recommendation on how cemeteries are being considered be re-examined.   

 

Staff advised that their policies with respect to cemeteries must be consistent with the policies in the Regional Official Plan and that the draft policies in the Region of York’s Official Plan direct new cemeteries to lands designated ‘Rural Area’.

 

The Committee requested that this report be deferred to the November 17, 2009 Development Services Committee meeting to allow staff the opportunity to provide the following information:

• How much agricultural land will remain beyond 30 years
• Provincial Strategy (what have they done to update the agriculture policies)
• What is the percentage of farmland within the Town of Markham
• How will the farm lands be protected (by the municipality)
• Greenbelt expansion (to ensure public knows the options available)
• Separate recommendation to be forwarded to the Minister that outlines the outstanding concerns and/or issues with respect to the farming community

 

 

There was discussion regarding the importance of the Province including the lands identified in the Town of Markham’s Greenland Strategy as part of the Greenbelt.

 

Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Councillor V. Burke

 

That the Agricultural Assessment Study be deferred to the November 17, 2009 Development Services Committee meeting.

CARRIED

 

 

 

14.       PROCESS TO BUILD THE YONGE SUBWAY
            EXTENSION USING ALTERNATIVE FINANCING
            OVER A 50 YEAR TIME HORIZON (5.10)

            Memo

 

Commissioner Baird explained the staff comments outlined in the memo dated

November 3, 2009.

 

The Mayor indicated that with the assistance of Minister Kent he is in the process of arranging a meeting with the Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and/or with the Federal Budget Subcommittee to discuss the importance of obtaining funding commitment from the Federal Government with respect to the Yonge Subway Extension.  He suggested that a separate resolution be forwarded to the Federal Government.

 

There was discussion regarding the Markham Council resolutions passed on March 10, 2009 regarding the subway alignment and the Committee suggested that staff provide more details prior to deciding whether the alignment should be re-examined.   The Committee also requested further information regarding the alternate financing methods.

 

There was discussion regarding some of the environmental issues related to the Richmond Hill Centre Preferred Concept such as the Stormwater Management Pond (SWM), the Bur Oak Tree and the Heritage Woodlot in Richmond Hill.  Staff confirmed that the SWM pond will not be changing and that the Bur Oak tree will remain.  Staff advised that the Heritage Woodlot is remaining in the initial stages of development.  

 

Staff indicated that the deadline to submit comments to the Town of Richmond Hill was Friday October 30, 2009 and that they would advise Richmond Hill that the Town of Markham needs an extension. 

 

Ms. Marion Matthias, addressed the Committee with respect to the Yonge Subway Extension and spoke in support of deferring part of this resolution back to Committee.  She stated concern that the Heritage Woodlot in Richmond Hill will not be preserved.  Ms. Matthias requested that the Town of Markham continue to advocate for environmental issues.

 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

Whereas on June 15^th 2007, the Honourable Dalton McGuinty Premier of the Province of Ontario and the Honourable Donna Cansfield then Minister of Transportation made a joint announcement “Move Ontario 2020”; and,

 

Whereas this joint announcement stated “The Ontario Government is launching a multi-year $17.5 million rapid transit action plan for the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton that will deliver jobs and investment by reducing congestion”; and,

 

Whereas the Premier also stated “Tackling gridlock is one of the most important things we can do to build a strong and prosperous economy” and “Building a modern rapid transit system that moves people and goods quickly and efficiently will ensure we can attract and keep thousands of good high-paying jobs”; and,

 

Whereas the Premier also stated “The time to make this sort of ambitious but realistic investment is now.  Our economy demands it”; and,

 

Whereas the Premier went on to say “What is more, our families deserve it, because gridlock not only saps strength out of our economy, it steals time from our families”; and,

 

Whereas the projects listed as priorities in the Premier’s announcement included the extension of the “Yonge Subway line to Highway 7”,  “Expanded express bus service across Highway 407” and Toronto’s Transit City vision for light rail across the city; and,

 

Whereas Transportation Minister Donna Cansfield said the projects will be built over the next 12 years and financed over 50 years; and,

 

Whereas the Premier stated that “The GTA is one of the fastest growing regions in North America, increasing its population by approximately 100,000 people – and 50,000 cars – every year.  Commuting in the GTA currently takes 32 per cent longer than it would in free-flowing conditions.  The economic cost of congestion in the GTA is 6 billion per years, this will rise to $15 billion in 12-15 years if action is not taken now”; and,

 

Whereas recent transit initiative announcements by the Premier go a long way to achieving the “Move Ontario 2020” vision; and,

 

Whereas the Region of York immediately after the June 15^th 2007 “Move Ontario 2020” announcement began the Environment Assessment for the Yonge Subway Extension at its cost to assist the Province in meeting its defined needs; and,

 

Whereas the Minister of the Environment has approved the Environment Assessment, leaving the Subway extension virtually shovel-ready; and,

 

 

 

Whereas the Town of Markham has completed a Transit Oriented Secondary Plan calling for in excess of 1,000 people and jobs per hectare (15,000 dwelling units and 20,000 full time jobs on 45 hectares) and the Town of Richmond is completing a Secondary Plans for a major Transit Oriented Development, both at the Richmond Hill/Langstaff Gateway; and,

 

Whereas a platform capacity problem has been identified at the Bloor Yonge Subway Stations and whereas the large building slated for development on the Southeast Corner of Yonge and Bloor has been put on hold, this would be an ideal time to begin construction to expand the capacity of the stations; and,

 

Whereas the funding to VIVA for Yonge Street and Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit is appreciated, there is the one noticeable gap, being the Yonge Street Subway extension, which leaves buses in mixed traffic and gridlock from Highway 7 to Finch Ave; and,

 

Whereas the Province of Ontario is in a position that is not equal in many places in the world that is to have a made in Ontario Subway Solution: the tunnel boring machine, the rails, and subway cars are made in Ontario, the funding can be from Ontario sources and the leading engineers for subways are Ontario engineers, Ontario architects can design all stations and this province has some of the best contractors in the world;

 

Now therefore be it resolved:

 

1)      That the Town of Markham request the Federal Government to finalize a funding commitment for the Yonge Street Subway Extension and that this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Federal Minister of Transportation, the Federal Minister of Finance and all the Town of Markham MPs.

CARRIED

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

That the following resolution be deferred to the November 17, 2009 Development Services Committee meeting:

 

1)         That the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario be requested to initiate the public process to implement the alternate financing method for the immediate Finance, Design, Build for the Yonge Subway Extension and the Yonge Bloor platform modification project and implement value engineering to study cost reductions; and,

 

2)         That the environmental assessment be modified to leave the subway alignment on Yonge Street at Richmond Hill Centre; and that consideration be given to a 1.0 kilometre extension to 16^th Avenue and Yonge Street.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

15.       WORLD CLASS TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC
            EXPERTS TO DETERMINE THE BEST HIGH-SPEED
            TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED FOR THE 407 TRANSITWAY (5.10)

            Memo

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That the following motion be referred to the November 10, 2009 Council meeting:

 

1)         That the Premier create a panel of world class transportation and economic experts to determine the best High-Speed Technology to be used for the 407 Transitway (i.e Iron Wheel or MegLev etc); and,

 

2)         That the Expert Panel prepare a methodology for Expressions of Interest to Design, Build, Finance, Administrate and Operate the 407 Transitway for 50 years horizon and beyond; and,

 

3)         That the Expression of Interest includes consideration of:

-     Design of the 407 Transitway for maximum speed and efficiency.

-     Options that could include an elevated track.

-     Station locations that generally be not less than 4 kilometres apart.

-     Major anchor hubs that incorporate Transit Oriented Development.

-     That the railbed be as direct as possible and not incorporate Texas T’s.

-     That the railbed shall be environmentally friendly and practical.

-     The 407 Transitway being the highest order of transit and  generally remain in the 407 right-of-way.

-     electrified transit rail (renewable energy based).

-     The 407 Transitway Design options integrate with the Windsor/Montreal high-speed train; and,

 

4)         That the Environment assessment should be based on a transit solution that extends 50 years and beyond; and,

 

5)         That an initial transitway line be installed between Cornell/Markham and Highway 403/407.  (This corridor crosses seven GO-Transit lines, three light rail lines (LRT) and two subway lines); and further,

 

6)         That the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario be requested to initiate a process to expedite the planning, design, implementation and construction of the 407 Transitway, which is the most strategic transit infrastructure joining all communities in the GTA mega-region. This will give access to the 100s of thousands of jobs and residences in the 407 corridor.

CARRIED

 

 

 

16.       TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD)
            STUDY ALONG THE 407 CORRIDOR FOR THE
            PURPOSE OF IDENTIFYING THE
            REAL DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL (5.10)

            Memo

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That the following motion be referred to the November 10, 2009 Council meeting:

 

1)         That the Government of Ontario through the Growth Secretariat undertake a comprehensive Transit Oriented Development (TOD) study along the 407 corridor for the purpose of identifying the real development potential, to optimize transit ridership and based on the best high-speed rail transit network solutions (Utilizing a 50 year horizon and beyond); and,

 

2)         That the study be undertaken by an world-class expert team selected by the province and,

 

3)         That the study include the following:

 

-     All planned 407 Rail Transit Stops.

-     All GO-Transit stops upstream and downstream from the 407 Transitway

-     All Light Rail Transit (LRT) lines that cross the 407 Transitway and include all their upstream and downstream station stops.

-     All Subway extensions that cross the 407 Transitway and include all planned station stops.

-     Transit Oriented Development potential within walking radius of each station and of each feeder station; and,

 

4)         That the study be based on the development potential for the 407 corridor for a 50 year time horizon and beyond and not the current 20 year community plans; and further,

 

5)         That the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario be requested to immediately commence and complete the 407 Corridor Transit Orientated Development Study.

CARRIED

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

There was no new business.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 11:54 AM.