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Development Services Committee Minutes

June 10, 2014, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Council Chamber

Meeting No. 12

All Members of Council

Development Services                                               Economic Development

Chair:                      Regional Councillor Jim Jones                                Chair:                      Councillor Carolina Moretti

Vice-Chair:              Councillor Don Hamilton                                       Vice-Chair:              Councillor Alex Chiu

                                                                                                                Transportation Issues

                                                                                                                Chair:                      Regional Councillor Gord Landon

                                                                                                                Vice-Chair:              Councillor Alan Ho

 

 

Attendance

Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Regional Councillor Joe Li

Councillor Valerie Burke

Councillor Howard Shore

Councillor Don Hamilton

Councillor Carolina Moretti

Councillor Colin Campbell

Councillor Alan Ho

Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Councillor Alex Chiu

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community & Fire             Services

Ron Blake, Manager, West District

Ronji Borooah, City Architect

Murray Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator

Alan Brown, Director of Engineering

Stephen Chait, Director, Economic Development

Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor

Stephen Corr, Planner II

Mary Creighton, Director, Recreation Services

Lilli Duoba, Manager, Natural Heritage

Huyen Hare, Senior Business Development Officer

Scott Heaslip, Senior Project Coordinator

Richard Kendall, Manager, Central District

Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning and Urban Design

David Pearce, Manager, Real Property

Marg Wouters, Senior Manager, Policy & Research

Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator

 

 

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 9:03 AM in the Council Chamber with Regional Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.  Regional Councillor Gord Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation items, Nos. 17 and 18.

 

The Committee observed a Minute of Silence to honour the three RCMP Officers killed in the line of duty in Moncton, New Brunswick. The Mayor advised that a letter of condolence has been sent to the City of Moncton on behalf of the City of Markham.

 

The Committee recessed from 12:05 PM to 1:05 PM.

 

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Agenda Item # 6, City Of Markham Official Plan with respect to Thornhill, by nature of having a family owned business in the Thornhill area, and did not take part in the discussion or vote on this matter.

 

Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Agenda Item # 10, Thornhill Area Revitalization Working Group Minutes by nature of having a family owned business in the Thornhill area, and did not take part in the discussion or vote on this matter.

 

 

 

1.         HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING BOARD
            OF YORK REGION (HSPB-YR):
            COLLABORATIVE ADVOCACY: CREATING THE
            CONDITIONS TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF PRIVATE
            MARKET RENTAL HOUSING OPTIONS (10.0)

            Presentation

 

The Committee had the following documents and background information:

       - Make Rental Happen: Creating the Conditions to Build Private Market Rental Housing

       - Fair Access Partnership Pilot Project

       - Making Ends Meet in York Region: What does it take to "Make Ends Meet" in York Region?

       - Making Ends Meet in York Region: Baseline Measures: Turning the Curve

       - Letter dated November 22, 2013 from Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, Region of York

          Letter

       - Committee of the Whole Report, Region of York:  Human Services Planning Board of York Region: Collaborative Advocacy: Creating the Conditions to Increase the Supply of Private Market Rental Housing Options

          Report

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, introduced Regional Councillor John Taylor, Town of Newmarket, Co-Chair, Human Services Planning Board.

 

Regional Councillor John Taylor gave a presentation entitled "Human Services Planning Board of York Region (HSPB-YR)", explaining who they are, their mandate, vision, mission, values, and approach, and telling the York Region rental housing story. York Region has the lowest proportion of rental housing in the GTA (11.5%) and there is a lack of rental options. The presentation described the “Make Rental Happen” advocacy plan, and initiatives to raise awareness, the Fair Access Partnership, and establishment of a Working Group. The HSPB-YR is asking Markham to endorse the Make Rental Happen plan.

 

The Committee discussed upcoming awareness events, policies pertaining to protecting existing rental stock and lands identified for this purpose, second suite and basement apartment issues, incentives for partnerships, obtaining affordable land, and provincial and federal involvement.

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Councillor Valerie Burke

 

1)                  That the presentation provided by Regional Councillor John Taylor, Town of Newmarket, Co-Chair, Human Services Planning Board entitled "Human Services Planning Board of York Region (HSPB-YR)" be received; and,

 

2)                 That the City of Markham endorse the “Make Rental Happen” plan of the Human Services Planning Board of York Region (HSPB-YR).

CARRIED

 

 

2.         18226919 ONTARIO INC. (TIMES GROUP INC.)
            (SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7, WEST OF BIRCHMOUNT ROAD)
            APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A
            HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
            FILE NUMBER:  SC 13 124112 (10.6)

            Memo  Presentation

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services introduced this item and advised that due to the scale of the project, staff are bringing it forward for comments.

 

Steven Kirshenblatt of Kirkor Architects and Planners gave a presentation regarding site plan details and elevations.

 

The Committee commended the applicants for their work on this project, and directed further consultation with the Mayor, Ward Councillor, Chair of Development Services, and staff, to review details relating to the materials and final elevations. The Committee discussed the activation of traffic lights at this intersection, and noted the correspondence from Paul William Young.

 

Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the memorandum dated June 10, 2014 entitled “18226919 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.), (South side of Highway 7, west of Birchmount Road), Application for site plan approval for a high density residential development, File number:  SC 13 124112,” be received; and,

 

2)         That the presentation by Steven Kirshenblatt of Kirkor Architects and Planners, be received; and,

 

3)         That correspondence from Paul William Young, dated June 7, 2014, be received; and,

 

4)                  That the application be endorsed, in principle, and that further consultation occur with the Mayor, Ward Councillor, Chair of Development Services, and staff, regarding  materials and final elevations; and,

 

5)         That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate, to be issued (Site Plan Approval is issued only when the Director or his designate has signed the signed the site plan “approved”) when the following conditions have been met:

·        The Owner has entered into a site plan agreement with the City and the Region of York containing all standard and special provisions and requirements of the City and public agencies and the provisions outlined in Appendix ‘A’.

·        The Trustee for the Markham Centre Landowners Group has advised the City in writing that the required servicing allocation for the proposed development or any proposed phase thereof, is available and has been assigned to 18226919 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.).

·        The Trustee for the Markham Centre Landowners Group has advised the City in writing that the Owner is in good standing with the group; and,

 

6)         That prior to the Director of Planning and Urban Design endorsing the site plan, the applicant shall submit final confirmation of the 35% (170 units) servicing allocation credits from the Region of York under their “Sustainable Development Through LEED policy”; and,

 

7)         That 2015 servicing allocation for 317 units be granted from the Regional allocation to Markham, subject to written confirmation from the Trustee of the Markham Centre Landowners Group; and,

 

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

 

9)         That the Owner provide the City with the required payment of 60% planning processing fees in accordance with the City’s applicable Fee By-law; and,

 

10)       That site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of endorsement in the event that the site plan agreement is not executed within that period; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

3.         A NEW WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION FACILITY
            SITE PLAN APPLICATION
            HONDA BOULEVARD & WOODBINE AVENUE BY-PASS
            404 NORTH EMPLOYMENT AREA (10.6)

            Presentation

 

The presentation relates to Agenda Item # 13, the staff report for the Application for Site Plan Approval by North Markham 404 Group Ltd.

 

Maria Gatzios, Gatzios Planning, gave a presentation entitled "A New Warehouse and Distribution Facility Site Plan Application, Honda Boulevard and Woodbine Avenue By-Pass, 404 North Employment Area". Ms. Gatzios displayed site plan details and preliminary elevations.

 

The Committee expressed appreciation to the applicant for this significant proposal that will benefit the City, and noted bird-friendly guidelines, employment opportunities, the potential Regional fly-over, and road development.

 

Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho

 

That the presentation provided by Maria Gatzios, Gatzios Planning entitled "A New Warehouse & Distribution Facility Site Plan Application Honda Boulevard & Woodbine Avenue By-Pass 404 North Employment Area" be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         SECEP/BOB HUNTER MEMORIAL PARK
             – CEDARENA PARKING LOT – 7373 REESOR ROAD
            SITE PLAN APPLICATION SC 14 118802 (10.6)

            Memo   Presentation

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services provided an overview of the proposal and the community consultation that has occurred.

 

Mark Lowe, Senior Landscape Architect, Toronto and Region Conservation, gave a presentation regarding the Site Plan Application for the Cedarena Parking Lot and Bob Hunter Memorial Park, as part of the Rouge National Urban Park.

 

The Committee discussed the tentative conveyance of land for the National Park, the trail connections shown on the Trails Master Plan, tree plantings, and maintenance responsibilities. It was suggested that Operations staff be consulted with respect to potential maintenance issues. The Ward Councillor discussed the consultation process and requested future involvement. Mr. Lowe advised that an additional public consultation event will be held.


 

Moved by: Councillor L. Kanapathi  

Seconded by: Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

1)         That the Memorandum dated June 10, 2014, regarding “Toronto Region Conservation Authority’s, Proposed Parking Lot at 7373 Reesor Road (Cedarena), File No. SC 14 118802”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the presentation by Mark Lowe of the Toronto Region Conservation Authority, regarding a proposed parking lot at 7373 Reesor Road, be received; and,

 

3)                  That the Ward Councillor determine the need for a community meeting and that staff report back on any feedback; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

5.         MARKHAM DESIGN REVIEW
            PANEL PILOT PROJECT (10.0)

            Presentation

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services discussed the appointment of a Design Review Panel, to provide architectural expertise to assist staff and Council.

 

Ronji Borooah, City Architect, gave a presentation entitled "Markham Design Review Panel Pilot Project" in response to Markham’s design excellence initiative. Staff will gather comments on the pilot project and bring forward a report and recommendation in the fall. The presentation outlined the role, scope, operations, pilot review projects, panel composition, and monitoring, and discussed Design Review Panels in other municipalities.

 

The Committee had comments regarding the review process, the role of the panel, the involvement of the community, enforcement of the recommendations, incorporating other disciplines, and the composition of panels in other municipalities. 

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho

 

That the presentation provided by Ronji Borooah, City Architect entitled “Markham Design Review Panel Pilot Project” be received.

CARRIED

 


 

6.         CITY OF MARKHAM OFFICIAL PLAN
            PART I: OVERVIEW OF RECOMMENDATION
            FOR APPROVAL BY REGIONAL COUNCIL (10.0)

            Presentation   Revised Presentation

 

Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Agenda Item # 6, City Of Markham Official Plan with respect to Thornhill, by nature of having a family owned business in the Thornhill area, and did not take part in the discussion or vote on this matter.

 

On May 15, 2014, Council requested that staff provide information to the Development Services Committee regarding the conversion of employment lands in Markham, summarizing the differences that are contained in the Region of York's report versus what was adopted by Markham Council.

 

Murray Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator, gave a presentation to update the Committee on the status, process, and deadlines for York Region’s approval of Markham’s new Official Plan, anticipated to occur on June 12, 2014. If Regional Council gives notice of a decision on the Official Plan within 180 days after the day the Plan is received, (prior to June 19, 2014) the OMB appeal period is limited to 20 days after the notice of decision is issued. If notice is not given within 180 days, the OMB appeal period is unlimited.

 

Key modifications to the Official Plan as recommended by Regional staff, were reviewed. The majority of modifications are related to minor policy/mapping clarification and corrections, in addition to the modifications requested by Markham. Staff outlined in detail the Region’s proposed modification to all but one of the site specific policies related to employment conversion lands, identifying the need for a comprehensive Regional review before any of the deferrals could be released.  Staff also advised of the written submissions to the Regional Clerk, and the next steps in the process.

 

The Committee discussed the proposed requirement for a comprehensive review, and suggested inserting wording into the Official Plan that identifies Markham’s established criteria and principles for employment conversions, so that approval for such OPA applications could be delegated to the City, once the Region had made their determination regarding conversion. The City Solicitor discussed scenarios for application approvals in this regard, and for applications processed during the period that the OP is appealed. It was suggested that the applications be held until the Regional comprehensive review is completed, and that the approval could potentially be delegated to the municipality. The Committee indicated they did not support the inclusion of the Canac Kitchens site in Thornhill in the Region’s requirement for a comprehensive review.

 

Trish Foran, Aird & Berlis, made a deputation on behalf of Lindvest Properties Cornell Limited, requesting that the City continue to support the Lindvest application for employment conversion, which will be delayed by the Region, and requested a Public Meeting be scheduled. Staff advised that a report is coming forward on June 17 recommending calling a Public Meeting.

 

 

Moved by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon  

Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho

 

1)                 That the presentation provided by Murray Boyce, Senior Policy Coordinator entitled "City of Markham Official Plan Part 1: Overview of Recommendation for Approval by Regional Council" be received; and,

 

2)                 That the deputation by Trish Foran, Aird & Berlis, on behalf of Lindvest Properties Cornell Limited, regarding the Markham Official Plan, be received; and further,

 

3)                  That correspondence be received from:

-       Mark Yarranton, KLM Planning, re: 2283288 Ontario Limited, dated May 14, 2014, with letter dated April 7, 2014, and correspondence from Shell Canada Producets, dated May 15, 2014, attached;

-       Susan Rosenthal, Davies Howe Partners, re: Dorsay (Residential) Developments Inc., dated May 14, 2014, with letters dated April 5, April 23, 2014 and November 18, 2013, attached;

-       Mark Yarranton, KLM Planning, re: 360 John Street, dated May 14, 2014, with letter dated August 9, 2014, attached;

-       Eileen P. K. Costello, Aird & Berlis, re: Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., dated June 9, 2014;

-       Chris Tyrrell, MMM Group Limited, re: First Elgin Mills Developments Limited, dated June 9, 2014;

-       Jason Lewis, Davies Howe Partners, re: Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing, dated June 9, 2014;

-       Tom Farrar, on behalf of the residents of Box Grove, re: community park in Box Grove, dated June 9, 2014.

CARRIED

 

 

7.         DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 20, 2014 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held May 20, 2014, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

8.         SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 26, 2014 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That the minutes of the Special Development Services Committee meeting held May 26, 2014, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

9.         HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - May 14, 2014 (16.11)

            Minutes

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held May 14, 2014, be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 

 

 

10.       THORNHILL AREA REVITALIZATION
            WORKING GROUP MINUTES
            April 28, 2014 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Agenda Item # 10, Thornhill Area Revitalization Working Group Minutes by nature of having a family owned business in the Thornhill area, and did not take part in the discussion or vote on this matter.

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That the minutes of the Thornhill Area Revitalization Working Group meeting held on April 28, 2014, be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 


 

 

11.       MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - April 16, 2014 (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held April 16, 2014, be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 

 

 

12.       PRELIMINARY REPORT
            SILVANA LAZZARINO
            18 OAKCREST AVENUE
            APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            TO PERMIT THE PROPERTY TO BE SEVERED INTO TWO LOTS
            (ZA 14 108753) (10.5)

            Report

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Silvano Lazzarino, 18 Oakcrest Avenue, Application for zoning by-law amendment to permit the property to be severed into two lots”, be received; and, 

 

2)         That a Public Meeting be scheduled to consider the application; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 


 

 

13.       INFORMATION REPORT
            APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
            BY NORTH MARKHAM 404 GROUP LTD.
            TO PERMIT A 51,000 M2 WAREHOUSE AND
            OFFICE DEVELOPMENT ON THE WEST SIDE OF HONDA BOULEVARD
            NORTH OF THE WOODBINE BY-PASS, SOUTH OF THE EXISTING
            HONDA CANADA PLANT, WITHIN THE HIGHWAY 404
            NORTH PLANNING DISTRICT (PRE 14 119 122) (10.6)

            Report

 

The report relates to Agenda Item # 3, the presentation by entitled “A New Warehouse & Distribution Facility Site Plan Application Honda Boulevard & Woodbine Avenue By-Pass 404 North Employment Area".

 

Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho

 

1)         That the report titled “INFORMATION REPORT: Application for Site Plan Approval by North Markham 404 Group Ltd., to permit a 51,000 m2 warehouse and office development on the west side of Honda Boulevard, north of the Woodbine By-pass, south of the existing Honda Canada Plant, within the Highway 404 North Planning District;”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a Road Construction and Conveyance Agreement, registered on title against the lands at the Owner's expense securing the timing and construction of the roads, including the provision of financial securities to guarantee construction of the roads to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and City Solicitor; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 


 

14.       PROPOSED GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING
            BY-LAW AMENDMENTS RESPECTING
            VARIOUS PROVISIONS IN THE CITY OF MARKHAM
            ZONING BY-LAWS
            (FILE NUMBERS: ZA 12-107844 AND ZA 12-109460) (10.5)

            Memo

 

Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That the Memorandum dated June 10, 2014, regarding “Proposed General Housekeeping By-law Amendments respecting Various Provisions in the City of Markham Zoning By-laws, File Numbers: ZA 12-107844 and ZA 12-109460”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the Draft Zoning By-law amendment, to amend the Height definitions in the City of Markham Zoning By-laws, be deferred; and,

 

3)         That the Draft Zoning By-law amendment, to amend the Lot Coverage definitions in the City of Markham Zoning By-laws, be approved, as per the attached Appendix ‘A’, and be finalized and enacted without further notice; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

15.       SERVICING ALLOCATION UPDATE (5.3, 5.5)

            Report  Attachment A  Attachment B  Attachment C  Attachment D

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services summarized that allocation is sufficient for the needs of development in Markham.

 

Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon

 

1)         That the report dated June 10, 2014, titled “Servicing Allocation Update”, be received; and,

 

2)         That Council authorize Staff to distribute “Current”  and 2015 allocation to those developments proceeding to a building permit within a reasonable time frame at either Site Plan Endorsement Stage, Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval stage or other stage of lot creation and to notify the Region of York of servicing allocation distribution; and,

 

3)         That Council authorize Staff to distribute 2017/18 allocation and any additional allocation distributed to Markham by the Region to those developments ready to proceed; and,

 

4)         That Council authorizes Staff to submit to the Region the tracking and monitoring report attached as Attachment D; and,

 

5)         That Staff  report back to Committee upon finalization of the Region’s Guidelines for their new Sustainable Development through LEED program and their Servicing Incentive Program and Markham’s own Sustainable Guidelines and Standards; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

16.       RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            CABOTO MEADOWS INC.
            311 & 313 HELEN AVENUE
            DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION
            TO PERMIT A TOTAL OF 14 NEW DWELLINGS AND
            TWO PART LOTS FRONTING ONTO THE CABOTO TRAIL EXTENSION
            FILE NOS. OP/ZA & SU 13 127998 (10.7)

            Report

 

Staff provided an update on the surplus parcel of land that will be offered for public sale.

 

Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton  

Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu  

 

1)         That the report entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Caboto Meadows Inc., 311 & 313 Helen Avenue, Draft Plan of Subdivision application to permit a total of 14 new dwellings and two part lots fronting onto the Caboto Trail extension, File Nos. OP/ZA & SU 13 127998,” be received; and,

 

2)         That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate, be delegated authority to issue draft plan approval, subject to conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate; and,

 

3)         That Council authorize servicing allocation for 15.5 semi-detached units (47 population) and 0.5 single-detached units (2 population), and that the Owner provide a clearance letter from the Trustee of the South Unionville Landowners Group, confirming that there is adequate servicing allocation for 15.5 semi-detached units (47 population) and 0.5 single-detached units (2 population) within the servicing allocation assigned to South Unionville; and,

 

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

 

5)         That the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-13006 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

17.       BOX GROVE COMMUNITY
            INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS (6.3)

            Report

 

At the May 20, 2014 Development Services Committee meeting, the Ward Councillor requested this matter be deferred to the meeting this date.

 

The Ward Councillor advised that a community meeting had been held regarding the distribution of the Box Grove Community Fund, and the local residents requested time to consider alternatives. Staff will report back on the sanitary sewers on June 17, 2014 and will report back in the spring, 2015, on further improvements. The Committee considered proceeding on a phased approach.

 

Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti

 

1)         That the “Box Grove Community Infrastructure Improvements” report be received; and,

 

2)         That staff report back in the spring of 2015 on the distribution of the funds for improvements.

CARRIED

 

 

 

18.       MAIN STREET MARKHAM NORTH
            HIGHWAY 7 TO STATION STREET
            PARKING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (5.12)

            Report

 

Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

1)         That the report entitled "Main Street Markham North, Highway 7 to Station Street, Parking By-Law Amendment" be received; and,


 

2)         That Schedule ‘C’ of Parking by-law 2005-188, be amended by rescinding any existing parking restrictions on Main Street Markham North, between Highway 7 and Station Street; and,

 

3)         That Schedule ‘C’ of Parking by-law 2005-188, be amended by prohibiting parking at specified locations on Main Street Markham North, between Highway 7 and Station Street; and,

 

4)         That Schedule ‘D’ of Parking by-law 2005-188, be amended by rescinding any existing parking restrictions on Main Street Markham North, between Highway 7 and Station Street; and,

 

5)         That Schedule ‘D’ of Parking by-law 2005-188, be amended by restricting parking at specified locations on Main Street Markham North, between Highway 7 and Bullock Drive; and,

 

6)         That staff monitor the parking demands with the BIA and report back if any further parking restrictions are required; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

19.       NEW BUSINESS
            KING DAVID INC.
            10340, 10350 AND 10370 WOODBINE AVENUE
            CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
            FILE NO.: OP/ZA/SU 13 109102 (10.3, 10.7, 10.4 & 10.5)

 

Councillor Alan Ho requested that this matter be brought to a Special Development Services Committee Meeting on the evening of Monday, June 16, 2014, to accommodate public attendance. Due to timing and quorum issues, the Committee requested that Councillor Ho hold a community meeting on that date, with any Councillors that are available, and that staff provide an update when this matter is presented to Development Services Committee on June 17. Councillor Ho was requested to send a meeting request to all members of Council for the community meeting on June 16.

 

 

20.       NEW BUSINESS
            MARKHAM SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURAL CENTRE (6.0)

 

The Committee requested an update on the Markham Sports, Entertainment and Cultural Centre, with respect to the December 4, 2013 Council resolution. Staff advised that there has been no additional information provided by the applicant.

 

21.       IN-CAMERA MATTERS

 

The Committee consented to new in-camera business presented by Councillor Don Hamilton regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual.

 

Moved by: Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by: Councillor Valerie Burke

 

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

 

(1)        DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE IN-CAMERA MINUTES
            - May 6, 2014 (10.0)

            [Section 239 (2) (e) (e) (e) (e) (c)]

 

(2)        LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD - WARD 4 (8.0)

            [Section 239 (2) (e)]

 

(3)        LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD - WARD 7 (8.0)

            [Section 239 (2) (e)]

 

(4)        NEW BUSINESS

            PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS) (16.24)

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]

CARRIED

 

Moved by: Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

That the Development Services Committee rise from the in-camera session at 3:40 PM.

 

CARRIED

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 3:40 PM.

 

 

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