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Development Services Committee Minutes

April 7, 2015, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Council Chamber

Meeting No. 8

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

Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Regional Councillor Joe Li

Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

Councillor Valerie Burke

Councillor Alan Ho

Councillor Don Hamilton

Councillor Karen Rea

Councillor Colin Campbell

Councillor Amanda Collucci

Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Councillor Alex Chiu

 

Regrets

Mayor Frank Scarpitti

 

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

Alan Brown, Director of Engineering

Daniel Brutto, Planner

Stephen Chait, Director, Economic Development

Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor

Stephen Corr, Planner II

Geoff Day, Senior Planner, Zoning & Special Projects

Scott Heaslip, Senior Project Coordinator

Biju Karumanchery, Acting Director of Planning and             Urban Design

Sandra Tam, Senior Business Development Officer

Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator

 

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 9:10 AM in the Council Chamber with Regional Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Councillor Alex Chiu Chaired Economic Development item No. 9. Councillor Don Hamilton Chaired item Nos. 10 to 14.

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST  

 

Councillor Alex Chiu disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 7, Del Ridge (Mid-Town) Inc. (Greenlife Midtown), by nature of being a former Board Member for Hagerman Corner, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of this matter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.         DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - March 24, 2015 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held March 24, 2015, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

2.         DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
            - March 24, 2015 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

The Committee agreed to amend the minutes to provide clarity on Page 5: “Traffic Study (Submitted, reviewed and no internal issues, but there may be external issues)

 

Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held March 24, 2015, be confirmed as amended.

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY
            COMMITTEE (CPAC) MINUTES
            -February 19, 2015 (16.34)

            Minutes

 

Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting held February 19, 2015, be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 


4.         YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
            APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
            FOR A PROPOSED THREE-STOREY SECONDARY SCHOOL
            AT 100 DONALD SIM AVENUE
            FILE NUMBER SC 14-110102 (10.6)

            Memo

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, provided an overview of the Site Plan application for the school at 100 Donald Sim Avenue. Comments from Markham's Operations Department are summarized in the staff memo, recommending two additional conditions dealing with off-site traffic circulation.

 

Doug Snider, representing the York Region District School Board, advised that all the issues raised have been addressed.

 

The Committee discussed the use of the sports fields and access to the indoor facilities during non-school hours for the City of Markham and the public. Brian Blackard of the York Region District School Board advised that arrangements would be made with the City for use of the triple-gymnasium and two of the sports fields, but not for the practice field. The Committee requested that staff provide a memo on advancing the development of the fields prior to construction of the school to expedite public use.

 

It was noted that the school was originally planned to be sited across from the Cornell Community Centre to facilitate joint events; however, a future Catholic School in the vicinity may create cooperative opportunities. The Committee requested staff provide review potential opportunities in this regard.

 

Concern was expressed for traffic congestion, drop-off locations, and parking. Staff advised that parking standards are being reviewed as part of the comprehensive zoning review, and noted that the elimination of Grade 13 has reduced parking requirements. Staff was directed to report back one year after the school goes into operation on the viability of the traffic recommendations.

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That the Memorandum dated April 7, 2015, entitled “York Region District School Board, Application for Site Plan Approval for a Proposed Three-storey Secondary School at 100 Donald Sim Avenue, File Number SC 14-110102”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the Site Plan application (SC 14 110102) submitted by the York Region District School Board to facilitate a three-storey secondary school at 100 Donald Sim Avenue be endorsed in principle, subject to the revised conditions attached as Appendix ‘C’; and,

 

3)         That Site Plan Approval (SC 14 110102) be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan undertaking; and,

 

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

 

5)         That the All Way Stopping Control By-law (attached as Appendix ‘B’) be forwarded to Council for approval to implement four way stopping control where Donald Sim Avenue and Almira Avenue both intersect with Bur Oak Avenue; and,

 

6)         That staff report back one year after school goes into operation on the viability of the traffic recommendations; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

5.         ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE
            OF PLANS OF SUBDIVISION
            REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS:
            65M-3488 (BLOCKS 1, 2, 3 & 20), 65M-3490 (BLOCK 1)
            65M-3491 (BLOCK 1), 65M-3493 (BLOCK 29)
            65M-3494 (BLOCK 127 & 128), 65M-3610 (BLOCK 175)
            65M-3567 (BLOCK 36), 65M-3788 (BLOCKS 142, 143 & 146)
            65R-23185 (PARTS 30, 32 & 40), 65R-25214 (PARTS 4 & 5)
            65M-4092, 65M-4097, 65M-4141 (COPPER CREEK DRIVE ONLY)
            65M-4161, 65M-4180, 65M-4193, 65M-4222, 65M-4236, 65M-4237
            65M-4238,  65M-4239, 65M-4247, 65M-4257, 65M-4305
            65R-24026 (PARTS 1, 2 10, 12 & 13), 65M-4306, 65M-4310, 65M-4315
            65M-4319, 65M-4345, 65M-4414, AND 65R-32936 (PART 2) (10.7)

            Report

 

The Committee requested that Attachments 8 to 11 be provided.

 

Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea

Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That the following recommendation be deferred to Council on April 15, 2015:

 

"1)    That the report entitled “Acceptance for Maintenance of Plans of Subdivision” Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3488 (Blocks 1, 2, 3 & 20), 65M-3490 (Block 1), 65M-3491 (Block 1), 65M-3493 (Block 29), 65M-3494 (Block 127 & 128), 65M-3610 (Block 175), 65M-3567 (Block 36), 65M-3788 (Blocks 142, 143 & 146), 65R-23185 (Parts 30, 32 & 40), 65R-25214 (Parts 4 & 5), 65M-4092, 65M-4097, 65M-4141 (Copper Creek Drive Only), 65M-4161, 65M-4180, 65M-4193, 65M-4222, 65M-4236, 65M-4237, 65M-4238,  65M-4239, 65M-4247, 65M-4257, 65M-4305, 65R-24026 (Parts 1, 2, 10, 12 & 13), 65M-4306, 65M-4310, 65M-4315, 65M-4319, 65M-4345, 65M-4414, and 65R-32936 (Part 2) be received; and,

 

2)      That the municipal services in Subdivision Registered Plan numbers 65M-3488 (Blocks 1, 2, 3 & 20), 65M-3490 (Block 1), 65M-3491 (Block 1), 65M-3493 (Block 29), 65M-3494 (Block 127 & 128), 65M-3610 (Block 175), 65M-3567 (Block 36), 65M-3788 (Blocks 142, 143 & 146), 65R-23185 (Parts 30, 32 & 40), 65R-25214 (Parts 4 & 5), 65M-4092, 65M-4097, 65M-4141 (Copper Creek Drive Only), 65M-4161, 65M-4180, 65M-4193, 65M-4222, 65M-4236, 65M-4237, 65M-4238,  65M-4239, 65M-4247, 65M-4257, 65M-4305, 65R-24026 (Parts 1, 2 10, 12 & 13), 65M-4306, 65M-4310, 65M-4315, 65M-4319, 65M-4345, 65M-4414, and 65R-32936 (Part 2) be Accepted for Maintenance; and,

 

3)      That by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these subdivisions and to establish each of the roads within the residential subdivisions as a public highway of the City of Markham; and,

 

4)      That the Community Services Commission accepts the responsibility for operating and maintaining the infrastructure within the subdivisions as part of the City’s system; and,

 

5)      That the Acceptance for Maintenance Period be backdated and to commence December 1, 2014; and,

 

6)      That acceptance of the subdivisions be taken into consideration in future operating budgets; and,

 

7)      That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law #106-71, by including compulsory stops to the indicated streets, be approved; and,

 

8)      That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law #105-71, by including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour for the streets indicated, be approved; and,

 

9)      That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘F’ of the speed by-law #105-71, by including a maximum speed of 50 kilometers per hour for the streets indicated, be approved; and,

 

10)    That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘C’ of the Parking of Vehicles By-law #2005-188, by including prohibited parking on the streets indicated, be approved; and,

 

11)    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms of the Subdivision Agreements, subject to confirmation from the Director of Engineering that the final two year guarantee periods have been completed; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

6.         RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            EP VICTORIA MANORS LTD.
            10925 AND 10945 WOODBINE AVENUE
            APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
            FILE NOS. SU & ZA 14 136727 (10.5, 10.7)

            Report

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services introduced this matter and gave a brief overview, noting the sustainability initiatives. This proposal is being developed in conjunction with the adjacent Kylemore subdivision.

 

The Committee asked about the lane-based development and the amended zoning standards. Staff will follow up with Councillor Alan Ho before the April 15 Council meeting, on the significance of the amended standards described on pages 114-115 of the staff report.

 

Stephen Armstrong, representing the applicant, gave a brief presentation to explain on-street parking provisions and responded to questions regarding zoning standards, the walkway to the storm water management pond, tree preservation, and the widened buffer. Elevations and site plan details were displayed. Staff will review the impact of winter parking restrictions on the on-street parking.

 

Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

1)         That the Staff report entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, EP Victoria Manors Ltd., 10925 and 10945 Woodbine Avenue, Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment           and Draft Plan of Subdivision, File No’s. SU & ZA 14 136727”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the record of the Public Meeting held on January 20, 2015, relating to the applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval by EP Victoria Manors Ltd., located on the east side of Woodbine Avenue, north of Elgin Mills Road, within the Highway 404 North Secondary Plan area, be received; and,

 

3)         That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-14008, identified as Project Number 14.2027 dated March 25, 2015, be endorsed subject to modifications contained in this report and conditions of draft plan approval set out in Appendix ‘B’ to this report; and,

 

4)         That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-14008, identified as Project Number 14.2027 dated October 29, 2014, be finalized prior to being forwarded to Council for approval; and,

 

5)         That servicing allocation for 32 units be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-14008 from the total allocation for the Highway 404 North Secondary Plan area, assigned in accordance with the June 11, 2014 report on servicing allocation; and,

 

6)         That the draft plan approval for plan of subdivision 19TM-14008 will lapse after a period of three years commencing on the date of issuance of draft plan approval, in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; and,

 

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

 

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

 

9)         That the draft amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96 for the subject lands, attached to this report as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and enacted; and,

 

10)       That following the Region transferring jurisdiction of Woodbine Avenue to the City, a By-law to stop and close the road over that portion of Woodbine Avenue legally described as Part of Lot 28, Concession 4, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 65R-14560 (“Part 1”) and a By-law to declare Part 1 surplus to City requirements, be enacted; and,

 

11)       That following Council passing the by-laws noted in recommendation #10 above, the Manager of Real Property be authorized to execute an agreement to convey Part 1 to EP Victoria Manors Ltd., on terms satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

7.         DEL RIDGE (MID-TOWN) INC. (GREENLIFE MIDTOWN)
            7768 KENNEDY ROAD (NORTH-WEST CORNER OF 14TH AVENUE
            AND KENNEDY ROAD) APPLICATION FOR
            SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A
            6-STOREY CONDOMINIUM APARTMENT BUILDING
            FILE NO. SC 14 110234 (10.6)

            Feb 3 Staff Report  Feb 3 DSC Extract  Memo

 

Councillor Alex Chiu disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 7, Del Ridge (Mid-town) Inc. (Greenlife Midtown), by nature of being a former Board Member for Hagerman Corner, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of this matter.

 

Note:   On February 3, 2015, Development Services Committee delegated the approval of the site plan application to staff.  On February 24, 2015, Council directed that staff report back to Development Services Committee meeting for final approval of the site plan application. The Committee received an update memorandum dated April 7, 2015.

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, provided a chronology of this application. A key issue is integration with the adjacent development, Hagerman Corner, and a condition of site plan approval requires that the parties reach an agreement on the issues. Negotiations are ongoing between the two landowners. Staff will report back to the Committee in the future as the matter progresses.

 

Staff provided an update and explained the implications of the “technical” variances, and advised that the proposal meets the City’s current parking requirements.

 

Bridget Simon, resident at Hagerman Corner, advised that she is not aware of a recent written agreement with the Hagerman Corner Board, and that it is hoped a settlement can be reached rather that proceeding to the OMB. Ms. Simon's concerns included the building height, the amended exterior materials and colours, and overflow parking that may infringe on the facilities and parking of the current residents.

 

It was suggested that confusion regarding the colour may arise from the billboard on 14th Avenue. Staff will provide an update on the colour scheme when they report back. The applicant will provide final drawings to be attached to site plan agreement. With respect to parking, the new additional underground parking will be integrated with the existing parking, as had always been anticipated in the underlying easement agreement.  

 

The Committee encouraged the Hagerman Corner Board to meet with the residents prior to finalizing the agreement.

 

Piper Morley, of Borden Ladner Gervais, solicitor for the Hagerman Corner Board, advised that the Board has met with the residents and documented their concerns. The ongoing negotiations will address their concerns. An update has been provided to residents and another meeting will be held.

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Councillor Valerie Burke

 

1)         That the deputations by Bridget Simon, and Piper Morley of Borden Ladner Gervais (Hagerman Corners), regarding the applications by Del Ridge (Mid-town) Inc. (Greenlife Midtown), be received; and,

 

2)         That the staff memorandum dated April 7, 2015 titled "Del Ridge (Mid-town) Inc. (Greenlife Midtown) 7768 Kennedy Road (northwest corner of 14th Avenue and Kennedy Road), Application for site plan approval for a 6-storey condominium apartment building, File No. SC 14 110234", be received; and,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

8.         RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            TOWN AND COUNTRY VOLKSWAGEN
            7997 KENNEDY ROAD
            (EAST SIDE OF KENNEDY ROAD BETWEEN
            HIGHWAY 407 AND HELEN AVENUE)
            APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
            FOR RENOVATIONS AND AN ADDITION TO
            AN EXISTING AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP
            FILE NO. SC 14 000009 (10.6)

            Report

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, introduced this matter and advised of an agreement regarding conveyance of the drainage channel.

 

The Committee asked about bird friendly and night-sky friendly design compliance. The Ward Councillor requested prior consultation with staff on applications within the ward.

 

Mike Everard, representing the applicant, concurs with the staff report and conditions of site plan approval. Mr. Everard displayed elevations of the proposed renovations and advised that the parking configuration and landscape buffering have been updated. He provided assurances that  it will be constructed in accordance with approved plans for night-sky and bird-friendly guidelines, with a letter of credit.

 

The Committee requested architectural coloured renderings with more details. Mr. Everard will meet with Councillor Don Hamilton and also provide copies of the renderings to Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong and Councillor Karen Rea, prior to the Council meeting on April 15, 2015.

 

Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the following recommendation be deferred to the April 15, 2015 Council meeting to allow the applicant to provide more detailed drawings:

 

"1)    That the staff report dated April 7, 2015 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Town and Country Volkswagen, 7997 Kennedy Road, (east side of Kennedy Road between Highway 407 and Helen Avenue), Application for site plan approval for renovations and an addition to an existing automobile dealership, File No. SC 14 000009” be received; and,

 

2)      That the application be endorsed, in principle; and,

 

3)      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’ to the April 7,  2015 staff report.

·      The Owner has conveyed the drainage channel which runs along the perimeter of the property, together with associated access easements, to the City in the configuration generally as shown on Figure 4 to the staff report; and,

 

4)      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,

 

5)      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,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

9.         ADVANCE BUSINESS MISSION
            TO CHINA MAY 8 – MAY 20, 2015 (10.16)

            Report   Robert Mok's Deputation

 

Sandra Tam, Senior Business Development Officer, presented the report entitled "Advance Business Mission To China May 8 – May 20, 2015". Markham has been invited by the Confederation of Greater Toronto Chinese Business Association (CGTCBA) to lead its upcoming trade and investment mission to China this November. The November business mission is an integral part of the City's 10-year economic strategy and addresses the objective of building Global Markham and Branded Markham. The advance trip in May is recommended to make arrangements for the business mission, and it is being supported and partially funded by the local Chinese Canadian business associations to ensure the mission objectives are achieved.

 

Eileen Liasi spoke in opposition to the precedent this may represent and suggested the trip could be planned from Markham or that Chinese guests be brought here instead. Concern was noted for the length and frequency of the business trips, and costs involved.

 

Robert Mok suggested the advance trip is unnecessary and could be done electronically or by staff alone. Staff confirmed that reports on the outcome of all business trips are presented to Council, and that they are available to the public.

 

Jim Kwan (statement read by Robert Mok) questioned why two trips are necessary and if any business would be accomplished by visiting so many cities.


 

Staff explained Markham's successful economic strategy and the advantage of in-person meetings and connections.  Markham`s success has been due to our appreciation of China`s business and cultural protocols and relationship building in international markets. A key part of the strategy is generating good will through reciprocal visits.

 

Discussions included the staff/Councillor representation for the trip, and the advantages of the Chair participating, being familiar to the business leaders and recognized as a government leader; fiscal responsibility; criteria and benefits of the sister-city relationships; building on the success of previous missions and Markham's award-winning economic strategies; the extensive Chinese investment in Markham; and, the cost being a necessary part of doing business.

 

Staff advised that business mission policies and economic strategies as established by Markham 2020, has contributed to a strong local economy and foreign direct investment in Markham. An update of the strategy will be launched in the fall. The Committee suggested mission reports be provided by participating Council members, not just staff, and that sister-city relationships not be pursued until the criteria has been reviewed.

 

The Chair was challenged on the decision to vote on Clause 3, where the vote on Clause 2 had not carried; the ruling of the Chair was upheld by the Committee.

 

The Committee consented to separate the clauses.

 

Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell

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,

CARRIED

 

2)         That the City be represented by Chair of Economic Development Committee (A. Chiu), and one Senior Business Development Officer (S. Tam); and,

LOST

 

3)         That the total cost of the Advance Business mission not exceed $6,000.00 and that it be expensed from within the 2015 International Investment Attraction account 610-998-5811; and further,

LOST BY TIE VOTE

 

4)         That the deputations  by Eileen Liasi, Robert Mok, and Jim Kwan, and the written submission by Robert Mok, regarding the Advance Business Mission to China, be received; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

6)         That Economic Development staff be directed not to pursue any additional sister-city relationships until the criteria is reviewed and ratified by Council.

CARRIED

 

 

10.       NEW BUSINESS
            407 TRANSITWAY AND VIVA RAPIDWAY (5.10)

 

A Committee member noted a news article regarding the Environmental Assessment for the 407 Transitway expansion, and requested information on the implications to the Viva Rapidway project. This matter was referred to staff.

 

 

11.       NEW BUSINESS
            PLANNING NOTICE REQUIREMENTS (10.0)

 

A Committee member requested consideration be given to expanding the notice boundaries and time frames for Committee of Adjustment applications, and zoning applications, and Statutory Public Meetings, as well as amendments to sign posting requirements. This matter was referred to staff for a report back on expenses involved, targeted before the summer recess. A workshop on the broader issue of public consultation as also discussed.

 

Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea

Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That staff provide a report on expenses involved in expanded notice boundaries and time frames for Committee of Adjustment applications and Statutory Public Meetings.

CARRIED

 

 

12.       NEW BUSINESS
            CIVIC CENTER PARKING LOT (12.4, 10.0)

 

A Committee member requested consideration be given to preparing a Civic Center Master Plan that would include a Public Square for events and celebrations. Staff commented on budget and timing restraints for 2015.

 

Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

That staff report back on the process for preparing a Civic Center Master Plan to include a Public Square for events and celebrations.

CARRIED

 

 

13.       NEW BUSINESS
            ROUGE NATIONAL URBAN PARK (6.3)

 

Deputy Mayor Jack Heath reported that the federal government has transferred Transport Canada lands to Parks Canada for the RNUP. This is a significant step forward.

 

 

 

14.       IN-CAMERA MATTERS (10.0, 8.0)

 

Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

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
            - March 24, 2015 (10.0)

            [Section 239 (2) (e) (e)]

 

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

            [Section 239 (2) (e)]

CARRIED

 

Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke

Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

That the Development Services rise from in-camera session at 2:25 PM.

CARRIED

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 2:26 PM.

 

 

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