MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2008-02-05
Meeting No. 3
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon
PART B
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
G. Duncan, Heritage Planner
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair. Regional
Councillor G. Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation items, Nos.1-3 and 21.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor J. Virgilio disclosed an interest with
respect to Items 13 and 14, by nature of representing the owners, and did not
take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matters.
1. HIGHWAY
404 MID-BLOCK CROSSING
BETWEEN MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
AND
ELGIN MILLS ROAD (5.10)
Staff advised they have consulted with Ms.
Roman-Barber and she is agreeable to deferring this matter to the February 19, 2008 Development
Services Committee Meeting.
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the email dated January 29, 2008 from Ms. Helen
Roman-Barber requesting the Highway 404 Mid-block Crossing
between Major Mackenzie Drive and Elgin Mills Road report be deferred for one
week, be received.
That Highway 404 Mid-Block
Crossing Between Major Mackenzie Drive and Elgin Mills Road
be deferred to the Development Services meeting on Tuesday, February 19, 2008.
CARRIED
2. MARKHAM
TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC PLAN
- CONSULTANT SELECTION RFP
#152-R-07 (5.10, 7.12.2)
Report Attachment
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That the
report entitled “Markham Transportation Strategic Plan - Consultant
Selection RFP # 152-R-07,” be
received;
And that the Request for Proposal
#152-R-07 be awarded to the highest ranked and third lowest consortium led by
IBI Group for an upset limit of $459,900 exclusive of GST ($482,895 inclusive
of 5% GST);
And that a contingency amount of $75,000
exclusive of GST ($78,750 inclusive of GST) be established to cover any additional
costs and that the Director of Engineering
be authorized to approve expenditures of this contingency up to the specified
limit;
And that the award be funded from the 2008
Engineering Capital Budget
project # 8203, Markham Transportation
Strategic Plan;
And that the 2008 Capital Project # 8203 be pre-approved and increased
by $132,100 exclusive of GST from $450,900 to $583,000 (exclusive of GST) and
be funded through the development charges;
And that upon payment of all invoices,
any remaining funds be returned to the original funding source;
And that staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
3. NINTH
LINE SEWER IN THE CORNELL COMMUNITY (5.5)
Report Attachment
Mr. A. Brown, Director of Engineering, advised that
the Town has reached an agreement in principle with The Region of York and the
Cornell Landowners Group regarding the Ninth Line Sewer in Cornell.
The Committee discussed the possibility of maintaining
storm water on-site (specifically the Markham
Stouffville Hospital
site). Staff advised of the problems
associated with hard surfaces in this area, such as clay, which are impervious
and therefore, make it difficult for water to get into the ground. On site storage options will be pursued with
Markham Stouffville Hospital at the site plan stage, but will not eliminate the
need for storm ponds for major storm events.
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the February
5, 2008
report entitled “Ninth Line Sewer in the Cornell Community” be received;
And that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to
finalize negotiations with the Region of York, 605918 Ontario Limited
and the Markham Stouffville
Hospital, on the cost sharing of the Ninth Line storm
sewer;
And that the Mayor and the
Clerk be authorized to execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the Region of
York, 605918 Ontario Limited, the Markham Stouffville Hospital, and any
other necessary parties, to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative
Officer and Town Solicitor;
And that the Cornell
Landowners Group and/or Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited be provided
additional servicing allocation of two hundred (200) residential units (132
units upon financing of the sewer and the remaining 68 units in 2011) for the
payment of the Town’s and at least 50% of Markham Stouffville Hospital’s shares
of the 9th Line storm sewer;
And that the CAO be authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding
with the Cornell Landowners Group and/or Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited related
to the financing of the 9th Line storm sewer and additional servicing
allocation;
And that the Region of York be requested to contribute 50% of the Markham
Stouffville Hospital’s
share of the 9th Line storm sewer;
And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
4. INTERNAL
PROPERTY STANDARDS BY-LAW (10.0)
Presentation
Ms. Sheila Birrell, Town Clerk, delivered a brief
presentation regarding the possible implementation of an Internal Property
Standards By-law in Markham.
The Committee thanked Ms. Birrell for her presentation
and for attending the Second Suites Subcommittee meetings.
The Committee discussed the pros and cons of
implementing an Internal Property Standards By-law. Staff advised that approximately six
complaints are annually referred to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing. Staff will enquire if air
quality could be included in the By-law.
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the presentation by Ms. Birrell, Town Clerk
regarding the possible implementation of an Internal Property Standards By-law
in Markham, be received.
CARRIED
5. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 15, 2008, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held January 15,
2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
6. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
-- November 21, 2007
- January 16, 2008 (16.39)
Nov.
21 Jan.
16
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meetings held on November
21, 2007
and January 16, 2008, be received, and;
That the Main Street Markham
Committee recommendations regarding the installation of map signs at each
Municipal parking lot, the suggested adjustments to the current Heritage
Parking signs, and the suggested locations for installation of directional
parking signs be referred back to Staff for a memo and recommendation.
CARRIED
7. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 9, 2008 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on January 9,
2008, be
received.
CARRIED
8. REPORT
ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 3,
2007 TO JANUARY 11, 2008 (10.0)
Report
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on
Incoming Planning Applications
for the period of November 3, 2007
to January 11, 2008” and
direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the route outlined
in the report.
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all
things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. COTTONLANE
ESTATES INC.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
TO FACILITATE A MIXED-USE
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
BUILDING,
82 STACKED TOWNHOUSE UNITS AND
A PARKETTE.
158, 168 AND 178 OLD KENNEDY
ROAD
MAIN STREET MILLIKEN
(ZA 07 133824) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the report dated February 5, 2008 entitled
“PRELIMINARY REPORT, Cottonlane Estates Inc, Zoning By-law amendment
application to facilitate a mixed-use residential/commercial building, 82
stacked townhouse units and a parkette, 158, 168 and 178 Old Kennedy Road, Main
Street Milliken, ZA 07 133824” be received.
That Staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting
to consider the Zoning By-law amendment application (ZA 07 133824).
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all
things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. ROY
AND SUSIE HANDAPANGODA
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION
TO FACILITATE A SEVERANCE AT
16 RIVER BEND ROAD TO CREATE
TWO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
LOTS
(ZA 07 133206) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the report dated February 5, 2008 entitled
“PRELIMINARY REPORT, Roy and Susie Handapangoda, Zoning By-law amendment
application to facilitate a severance at 16 River Bend Road to create two
single family residential lots” be received.
That Staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting
to consider the Zoning By-law amendment application.
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all
things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. HERITAGE
WEEK 2008 PROCLAMATION
FEBRUARY 20-26, 2008 (16.11)
Report
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the week of February 17-23, 2008
be proclaimed as Heritage Week in the Town of Markham; and,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. APPLICATION
FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT A 5 STOREY OFFICE
BUILDING AT
220 COMMERCE VALLEY DRIVE WEST
METRUS PROPERTIES INC.
(SC 07 127439) (10.6)
Report Attachment
Mr. Baldassara, on behalf of Metrus Properties Inc.,
advised the Committee that Metrus Properties Inc. are striving for LEED components
at 220 Commerce Valley Drive West.
The Committee discussed the opportunity for Metrus
Properties to attain a higher level of LEED certification (Silver or Gold). Staff advised that the applicant has been
very cooperative and that they will continue to discuss the achievable level of
LEED. Staff also advised that delayed site plan approval has been granted and a
conditional permit has already been issued and the building plans have been
submitted. Mr. Baldassara noted that in
order to move from basic LEED certification to Silver, it would require changes
to the building’s interior plans and a significant increase in costs. The Committee suggested deferring this item
to the Council meeting February
12, 2008 to allow the applicant an opportunity to review the
required elements to possibly attain a Silver LEED certification.
Staff advised that the Town of Markham encourages LEED
certification but, does not currently have a policy in place regarding the
attainment of a certain level of LEED certification and that there is no
statutory legislation which enables us to require LEED certification.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the applicant report back at the February 12, 2008 Council meeting regarding the level of LEED certification achievable
for this building, and;
That the information report
dated February 5, 2008 regarding the proposed Site Plan
Approval for 220 Commerce Valley Drive, be received as information
relative to the Development Services Committee meeting dated October
23, 2007.
CARRIED
13. 1027174
ONTARIO LTD. & 1482058 ONTARIO LTD.
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT LOCAL COMMERCIAL
USES ON LANDS
AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MAJOR
MACKENZIE DRIVE
AND DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY
WITHIN THE
GREENSBOROUGH SECONDARY PLAN
AREA
(ZA 07 109982) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That a public meeting be held to consider the application submitted by
1027174 Ontario Ltd. and 1482058 Ontario Ltd. for a zoning by-law amendment to
permit local commercial uses on lands at the southeast corner of Major Mackenzie
Drive and Donald Cousens Parkway (ZA 07 109982), once a comprehensive Community
Design Plan for the area north and east of Donald Cousens Parkway within the
Greensborough Secondary Plan area has been submitted to the Town.
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all
things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
14. SERVICING
ALLOCATION UPDATE (5.5)
Report Appendix
A Appendix
B-D
Ms. V. Shuttleworth delivered a brief update on
Servicing Allocation stating there have been minor adjustments since the November 27, 2007 presentation. Ms. Shuttleworth advised that the Town of Markham
is the only Region of York Municipality that has agreed to participate in the
Sustainable Development Through LEED program with the Region of York. Staff thanked the development industry for
its cooperation and their support through this process.
Staff confirmed that the request from Malone Given
Parsons Ltd., on behalf of Vetmar Ltd., to extend the March 1, 2008 deadline will be
granted. Staff also advised that in any
new communities that have a Developers Group the service allocation is assigned
to the Trustee who distributes the allocation in accordance to the Developers
Group agreement.
The Committee discussed the reserve allocation, three
stream waste reduction and the projected Regional target of 70-30% split
between allocation to low density and medium/high density. Staff will report back on whether a specific
resolution was passed by Council regarding mandatory three stream waste
reduction for medium and high density buildings. Staff suggested reminding the Region of their
50-50% target based on their 2021 Regional Plan.
The Committee thanked Jim Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services, Valerie Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design, Alan Brown, Director of Engineering and Jamie Bosomworth,
Manager Strategy and Innovation for all of their efforts and work with respect
to the service allocation distribution.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the February 5, 2008 report entitled “Servicing Allocation
Update” be received;
And That Markham Council re-distribute the Town
Servicing Allocation Reserve as noted in Tables 3 and 4;
And That Markham Council allocate conditional 2011
servicing capacity as noted in Table 6 and Appendix “A” attached to this
report;
And That the conditions for the distribution of the
Town Reserve and 2011 allocation as noted in Tables 4 and 7 be endorsed and Staff be authorized to update
them at the draft plan/site plan approval stage;
And That Markham Council support the Regional policy
(adopted by Regional Council on June 21, 2007) related to provision of a 20-35%
increase in servicing allocation for developments that meet the “Sustainable
Development Through LEED” criteria (Appendix “B”) and advise the Region that
the Town of Markham wishes to participate in the program;
And That staff
report back to Council, on a site specific basis regarding projects proceeding
under the “Sustainable Development Through LEED” program;
And That staff continue to work with the Region on
developing a process to deal with triggers for the site plan approval process
(high density development);
And That the
written submissions regarding servicing allocation, included in Appendix “D”,
be received;
And that the correspondence dated January 30,
2008, from Mr. Peter Slama, Stantec Consulting Ltd., on behalf of the Cathedral
Community - West Landowners Group confirming and thanking the Town for the
proposed 300 units of conditional servicing allocation, be received;
And that the correspondence dated February 4,
2008, from Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of Vetmar Ltd., advising the
March 1, 2008 deadline might not be achieved, be received;
And
that the Region of York be requested to include in their criteria revenue to
other transit providers (eg. TTC, GO Transit);
And
that the medium and high density LEED developments be required to participate
in the Regional “Sustainable Development Through LEED” program, including LEED
Silver certification and 3-stream waste separation, as a condition of service
allocation;
And That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
15. HERITAGE
PERMIT APPLICATION
METAL TILE ROOF FOR MARKHAM
VILLAGE LANES
140-152 MAIN STREET NORTH; 12
WILSON STREET
APPLICANT: DAVID
JOHNSTON/1209094 ONTARIO LIMITED
MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HE 07 131343 (16.11)
Report Attachment
Mr. Brian Sherman, addressed the Committee with
respect to the metal roofing materials used at 140-152
Main Street North and 12
Wilson Street.
He advised the roofing materials are not tiles but, rather a thin steel
roofing system with a gentle slope. Mr.
Sherman stated that although metal materials are not preferred in the Heritage
guidelines, it is acceptable.
Staff discussed the background, the compromise
position recommended by staff and possible outcomes.
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That Development Services Committee resolve into an
in-camera session to discuss a confidential legal matter relative to the
Markham Village Heritage Conservation District.
(12:01 p.m.)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the Committee rise (12:16 p.m.)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That in response to Heritage
Permit Application HE 07 131344, Council require the owner of Markham Village
Lanes to remove the metal tile roofing material from the heritage buildings and
replace it with a roofing material in accordance with the policies and
guidelines of the Markham Village Heritage
Conservation District Plan;
That the metal tile roofing be permitted to remain on
all portions of Markham Village Lanes that are not considered heritage
buildings;
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all
things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. WOODJANE
CORPORATION
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS TO
PERMIT A
TWO-STOREY MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL
PLAZA
AT 8241 WOODBINE AVENUE
(ZA 06 134156 & SC 07
130237) (10.5, 10.6)
Report Attachment By-law
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the report dated February 5, 2008 entitled
“RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Woodjane Corporation, Zoning By-law amendment and Site
Plan applications to permit a two-storey mixed-use commercial plaza at 8241
Woodbine Avenue” be received;
That the record of the Public Meeting held on May 29th, 2007, regarding
the proposed Zoning By-law amendment be received;
That the draft implementing Zoning By-law (ZA 06
134156) to amend By-laws 2284-68 and 165-80, as amended, attached as Appendix
‘B’ be finalized and enacted;
That the application for Site Plan approval (SC 07
130237) by Woodjane Corporation, for a two-storey mixed-use commercial plaza be
endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’;
That Site Plan approval be delegated to the Director
of Planning and Urban Design, or her designate, to be issued following
execution of a Site Plan Agreement. Site Plan approval is issued only when the
Director has signed the Site Plan;
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all
things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
17. TOWN
INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
FOR POLICIES AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
FOR RURAL RESIDENTIAL AREAS
(OP.06-133377 AND ZA.06-133382)
(10.3, 10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the report
dated February 5, 2008 entitled “Town initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law
amendments for Policies and Development Standards for Rural Residential Areas”
be received;
That the Town
initiated Official Plan amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the February 5,
2008 Development Services Committee report, (File OP.06-133377) to amend the
policies of the Official Plan for lands designated Rural Residential be
adopted;
That the Town
initiated Zoning By-law amendment, attached as Appendix ‘B’ to the February 5,
2008 Development Services Committee report, (File ZA.06-133382) to add
development standards to By-law 304-87, as amended for lands zoned Rural
Residential Estate be passed;
That Council confirm, as per Section 34(17) of the Planning
Act, that no further Public Notice is required;
And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
18. COMMENTS
ON PROPOSED FINAL BUILT BOUNDARY
FOR THE GROWTH PLAN FOR THE
GREATER GOLDEN HORSESHOE (10.0)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the Report dated February 5, 2008 entitled “Comments
on Proposed Final Built Boundary for the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe” be received;
And whereas the Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater
Golden Horseshoe, 2006, requires municipalities to develop and implement
through their Official Plans and other supporting documents, a strategy and
policies to phase in and achieve intensification and the provincial
intensification target within the settlement area;
And whereas the Growth Plan provides that
municipalities shall identify locations for intensification to contribute to
the intensification target;
And whereas both the Region of York and the Town of
Markham regard Cornell Centre as one of the locations within the Highway 7
regional corridor intended to achieve intensification and the provincial
intensification target within the settlement area;
And whereas Cornell Centre is by definition an
intensification area within an intensification corridor and the policies of the
Region of York and the Town of Markham
pertaining to Cornell Centre are structured to support achievement of the
provincial intensification target;
And whereas intensification corridors such as the
Highway 7 regional corridor in Markham and intensification areas such as
Cornell Centre located within the settlement area form part of the Regional and
Town strategies to implement the intensification objectives of the Growth Plan
and these intensification areas should be recognized as contributing to those
objectives;
Now therefore be it
resolved that Markham Council requests the Minister of Public Infrastructure
Renewal and Ontario Growth Secretariat staff to work together in a coordinated
and collaborative way with the Region of York and the Town of Markham to
develop a more inclusive approach to addressing municipal preferences for
intensification and to properly recognize Cornell Centre as an intensification
area on an intensification corridor;
And that Council request
the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal staff to further refine the built
boundary in York Region to include Cornell Centre in its entirety before it is
finalized, or alternatively, confirm a process to ensure that Cornell Centre
projects are recognized as contributing towards the intensification target of
the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe;
And that the Mayor compose a cover letter similar
to the correspondence submitted by Regional Chair Bill Fisch;
And that the Clerk be
requested to forward a copy of this report to the Minister of Public
Infrastructure Renewal, the Assistant Deputy Minister for the Ontario Growth
Secretariat, and the Region of York.
19. SUBCOMMITTEE
ON SECOND SUITES
RECOMMENDATIONS (10.0)
Report Attachment
That consideration of the Subcommittee on Second
Suites Recommendations be deferred to the Development Services Committee
meeting to be held on February 19, 2008.
20. NORTH MARKHAM LANDOWNERS' GROUP
COMMENTS ON THE ROUGE RIVER
WATERSHED PLAN
FINAL DRAFT 2007 (10.8)
Letter
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the correspondence dated January 16, 2008 from
Mr. Ted Nickerson, Malone Given Parson Ltd., on behalf of the North Markham
Landowners' Group regarding the group's response to the Rouge River Watershed
Plan - Final Draft 2007, be received and referred to staff for information.
CARRIED
21. REGION OF YORK
YONGE SUBWAY ADVISORY TASK
FORCE
- DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE (10.0,
13.4)
Letter Draft
Terms of Reference Attachment
1
The Committee discussed the possibility of having landowners
participate with the Yonge Subway Advisory Task Force. The Mayor indicated he will obtain further
clarification from the Region of York with respect to the “non-elected
representative” on the Task Force and report back at the February 12, 2008, Council meeting.
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the correspondence dated January 30, 2008 from Mr. Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk,
the Region of York requesting:
Appointment of two (2) Members of Council and one (1) non-elected
representative to sit on the Yonge Subway Advisory Task Force, and;
That the Yonge Subway Advisory Task Force - Draft Terms of Reference,
be received and referred to staff for comments, and;
That Mayor Frank Scarpitti and
Councillor Valerie Burke be the two appointed Members of Council to sit on the
Yonge Subway Advisory Task Force, and;
That the non-elected
representative to sit on the Yonge Subway Advisory Task Force be deferred to
the Council meeting on February 12, 2008.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 12:35 p.m.