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Development Services Committee Minutes

October 24, 2016, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Council Chamber

Meeting No. 17

All Members of Council

Development Services Issues                                Culture and Economic Development Issues

Chair:                      Regional Councillor Jim Jones                            Chair:                          Councillor Alex Chiu

Vice-Chair:              Councillor Don Hamilton                                   Vice-Chair:                  Councillor Alan Ho

 

Transportation and Engineering Capital Projects Issues

Chair:                      Regional Councillor Joe Li

Vice-Chair:              Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

 

Attendance

Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

Councillor Valerie Burke

Councillor Alan Ho

Councillor Don Hamilton

Councillor Karen Rea (9:10)

Councillor Colin Campbell

Councillor Amanda Collucci (9:15)

Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Councillor Alex Chiu

 

Regrets:

Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

Stephen Chait, Director, Culture and Economic             Development

Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor and Acting Director     of Human Resources

Biju Karumanchery, Director of Planning and    Urban Design

Brian Lee, Director of Engineering

Sandra Tam, Senior Business Development Officer

Andrea Wilson-Peebles, Assistant City Solicitor

Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator

 

 

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 9:03 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.  Councillor Alex Chiu assumed the Chair for Culture and Economic Development item, No. 12.

 

The Committee recessed from 11:08 to 11:18 a.m.

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 7 for 30 Colbourne Street, by nature of the subject property being directly adjacent to her property, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of this matter.

 

 

 

1.         PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

 

City of Markham Staff:

 

Martin Frowen, Technology Support Coordinator, Information Technology Services, 20 years

Nory Takata, Parks Planner, Operations, 20 years

Pam Tsatsanis, Parks Labourer/Driver, Operations, 20 years

Judy Carroll, Notifications Officer, Legislative Services, 15 years

James Wilson, Backhoe Operator, Operations, 15 years

Andrew Dancy, Operations Labourer/Driver, Operations, 10 years

Daniel Foster, Operations Labourer/Driver, Operations, 10 years

Timothy Dworak, Truck Driver, Operations, 10 years

Christopher Bridson, Waterworks Operator II, Environmental Services, 10 years

Brian Tran, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Kyle McMullen, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Nicholas Inch, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Maithem Mahdi, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Cally Brown, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Matthew Alexander, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Christopher Kirkby, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

James Evans, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Michael O'Rourke, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Keith Taylor, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Jason Cooper, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Derek Mitchell, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Michael Chan, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Robert Crumpton, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Cameron Hodge, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Leonardo Olivera, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Thomas McWhirter, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Jeremy Yearwood, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Nicole Bird, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Kristiaan Engel, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Ryan Dane, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Nicole Brugger, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Joshua Wong, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Jeff Bebbington, 1st Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Chun Pong Lau, System Engineer, Environmental Services, 5 years

Bradley Fraser, Sign Maintenance, Operations, 5 years

Kent Chau, Client Advisor ITS, Information Technology Services, 5 years

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.         DEPUTATION
            MINOR VARIANCE, 23 CHURCH STREET (10.12) (8.0)

 

Alan Gardener, owner of 23 Church Street, made a deputation regarding a Minor Variance application for the location of an existing gazebo on his property that has been approved by the Committee of Adjustment and subsequently appealed to the OMB by his neighbour. Mr. Gardener displayed a photo of the dwelling and a site plan of the gazebo structure, which is technically located within the front yard due to the corner lot orientation. He requested the City’s support at the OMB hearing. This matter is subject to an in-camera report later on this agenda.

 

Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea

Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That the deputation by Alan Gardener regarding the appeal of a Minor Variance at 23 Church Street, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- October 3, 2016 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held October 3, 2016, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- October 5, 2016 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held October 5, 2016, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

5.         FRIENDS OF THE MARKHAM MUSEUM
FOUNDATION BOARD MINUTES
- June 1, 2016, September 14, 2016 (16.0)

            June 1  Sept. 14

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu

 

That the minutes of the Friends of the Markham Museum Foundation Board meetings held

June 1, 2016 and September 14, 2016 be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 

 

6.         PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - June 8, 2016 (16.0)

            Minutes

 

The correct spelling of a juror under number 8, War Memorial, was noted. The Committee requested the status of a second sculpture item mentioned in the minutes. Staff advised that “the second sculpture” is in reference to a contest submission by another artist, the second runner-up, and that there are no plans for building a second sculpture at the Museum.

 

Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea

Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu

 

That the minutes of the Public Art Advisory Committee meeting held June 8, 2016, be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 

 

7.         REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
            FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 14, 2016 TO AUGUST 19, 2016 (10.0)

            Report

 

Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Item # 7 for 30 Colbourne Street, by nature of the subject property being directly adjacent to her property, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of this matter.

 

The Committee noted several items:

-         St. Agnes Tsao Kouying Church: This is not in Ward 4, as indicated. Information was requested on the parking deck and how it fits into the property, as this is becoming a trend for churches. Requested that a presentation be made at DSC on the parking deck.

-         100 Bullock Drive: Directed that this be bumped up for DSC approval.

-         Star Grande Custom Homes Corp: This has been built and has staff delegated approval.

-         Yonge Grandview Corp.: Directed that this be bumped up for DSC approval.

-         Cornell YRT/VIVA Bus Terminal: A presentation has been made to DSC and final approval was delegated to staff.

-         Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd.: The Draft Plan of Subdivision expiry date was corrected to 2017.

-         Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited: The location was identified as the south side of Highway 7 East at Ninth Line, and is staff delegated approval for administrative matters.

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Councillor Karen Rea

 

1)         That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of May 14, 2016 to August 19, 2016” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the approval route outlined in the report, except that the following applications be bumped up for Development Services Committee approval:

-      100 Bullock Drive

-      Yonge Grandview Corp.; and,

 

2)         That a presentation be made to Development Services Committee regarding the parking deck as St. Agnes Tsao Kouying Church and the trend for parking decks for churches in general; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

8.         MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - June 15, 2016 (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services advised that Engineering staff will be presenting to the Budget Committee on this issue and recommended that this recommendation  be referred to the Budget Committee.

 

Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea

Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held June 15, 2016, be received for information purposes.

 

2)         That the following recommendation from the June 15, 2016 Main Street Markham Committee be referred to the Budget Committee:

 

"That the Main Street Markham Committee recommends to Council for their consideration during the 2017 Budget process, support for the staff recommendation of Restoration Option 4 for the Robinson/Main Street N Intersection Restoration otherwise known as Festival Square, wherein:

 

 

·        All the pavers will be removed;

·        The area will be reinstated with asphalt;

·        Impressed asphalt will be installed at the crosswalks only (similar to Centre Street and mid-block north of Wilson Street);

·        Estimated construction will be 14 days;

·        Capital Cost of $351,000, and

·        Annual Maintenance of $5,000; and

 

That upon budget approval, the restoration begin at the earliest opportunity in order to minimize the ongoing capital/operating costs of non-permanent remediation, and the disruptions to business owners/motorists; and further,

 

That consideration be given to adding impressed asphalt of a different pattern and colour within the intersection, as described in Restoration Option 5, at the nearest future date in order to best honour and realize the Vision Plan for Main Street Markham as endorsed by Council."

CARRIED

 

 

 

9.         RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
            OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND REDLINE REVISION
            TO DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TM-08002
            NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7 EAST & WEST OF DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY
            TO PERMIT 5.5 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS, 54.5 TOWNHOUSES
            2 PART LOTS AND PARK BLOCKS
            FILES: ZA 14 244802, SU 14 244802 & OP 14 244799 (10.3, 10.5 & 10.7)

            Report

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services introduced this matter, advising that this proposal will be developed in conjunction with the proposal for Auriga Developments Inc., agenda item # 9.

A representative of KLM Planning Partners Inc. displayed the draft approved plan of subdivision and elevations, and provided brief details of the proposal. Staff confirmed that a heritage house is not part of this property.


 

Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

1)         That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Cornell Rouge Development Corporation, Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Redline Revision to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 19TM-08002, north of Highway 7 & west of Donald Cousens Parkway to permit 5.5 single detached dwellings, 54.5 townhouses, 2 part lots and park blocks, Files ZA 14 244802, SU 14 244802 & OP 14 244799”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the record of the Public Meetings held on April 21 2015, regarding the applications to approve a Redline Revision to a Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision, Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment, be received; and,

 

3)         That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation, to amend the Cornell Secondary Plan (2008) be approved, and that the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

4)         That the application submitted by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation, to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be approved and that the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

5)         That Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 19TM-08002 submitted by Cornell Rouge Development Corporation, be revised, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘C’; and,

 

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

 

7)         That the draft plan approval for the Redline Revised Plan of Subdivision 19TM-08002 (Phase 4D) will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; and,

 

8)         That availability of servicing allocation for 5.5 single detached dwellings and 54.5 townhouse dwellings be confirmed; and further, 

 

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

CARRIED

 


 

10.       RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            AURIGA DEVELOPMENTS INC.
            OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
            DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT
            THE DEVELOPMENT OF 1.5 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS
            95.5 TOWNHOUSE DWELLINGS, THE CREATION OF PART LOTS
            AND A PARK BLOCK ON THE WEST SIDE OF
            DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY, NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7 EAST
            FILES: ZA 14 109647, SU 14 109647 & OP 14 109647 (10.3, 10.5 & 10.7)

            Report

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services introduced this matter, advising that this proposal will be developed in conjunction with the proposal for Cornell Rouge Development Corporation, agenda item # 8.

A representative of KLM Planning Partners Inc. displayed the draft approved plan of subdivision and elevations, and provided brief details of the proposal.

 

Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

1)         That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Auriga Developments Inc., Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit the development of 1.5 single detached dwellings, 95.5 townhouse dwellings, the creation of part lots and a park block on the west side of Donald Cousens Parkway, north of Highway 7 East, Files ZA 14 109647, SU 14 109647 & OP 14 109647”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the record of the Public Meetings held on June 17 2014, regarding the applications for approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision, Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment, be received; and,

 

3)         That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Auriga Developments Inc., to amend the Cornell Secondary Plan (2008) be approved, and that the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

4)         That the application submitted by Auriga Developments Inc., to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be approved and that the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

5)         That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-14003 submitted by Auriga Developments Inc., be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘C’; and,

 

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

 

7)         That the draft plan approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-14003 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; and,

 

8)         That availability of servicing allocation for 1.5 single detached dwellings and 95 townhouse dwellings be confirmed; and further, 

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

11.       RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            723187 ONTARIO INC.
            APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            TO PERMIT RESIDENTIAL, BUSINESS OFFICE
            AND RESTAURANT USES
            180 MAIN STREET NORTH, MARKHAM VILLAGE
            FILE NO.  ZA AND SC 15 109007 (10.5)

            Report

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services explained the proposal for additional uses.

Staff responded to questions regarding parking and the driveway, and advised that the size of a restaurant would be limited in accordance with the available parking.

 

The Committee expressed concern for potential noise and disruptions to surrounding residents caused by certain restaurant uses. Staff advised that the recommended zoning approval would be for one full-service restaurant; an outdoor patio would require site plan approval. The Committee agreed to provisions that would prohibit the location of an outdoor patio in the back of the property, north of the Bullock driveway, and to consider a limit for the hours of operation through licensing of the restaurant or in the event of a liquor license being obtained. The Committee directed that the Site Plan return to the Committee for review, prior to any construction.

 

Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea

Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti

 

1)         That the report dated October 24, 2016 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 723187 Ontario Inc., Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit Residential, Business Office and Restaurant Uses, 180 Main Street North Markham Village, File No. ZA 15 109007”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the record of the Public Meeting held on April 26, 2016 regarding the application submitted by 723187 Ontario Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 1229, as amended, be received; and,

 

3)         That the application (ZA 15 109007) submitted by 723187 Ontario Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 1229, as amended, be approved to permit residential, business office and restaurant uses at 180 Main Street North, with restrictions to the location of any future outdoor patio, and the draft By-law attached as Appendix ‘C’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

 

4)         That the Site Plan Agreement indicate that a limitation on the hours or operation of any restaurant will be considered through licensing or through liquor license approvals; and

 

5)         That the Site Plan come back to Development Services Committee for review prior to construction; and,

 

6)         That final review and approval of the Site Plan Application (SC 15 109007) submitted by 723187 Ontario Inc. to permit the proposed rear addition to the existing heritage dwelling and the parking lot at 180 Main Street North, be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, to be approved following execution of a site plan agreement. Site Plan Approval is issued only when the Director, or designate, has signed the site plan;

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

12.       DEVELOPER REQUEST TO ADJUST
            THE TIMING OF FEE PAYMENTS FOR
            A DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION
            SIXTEENTH LAND HOLDINGS INC.
            4134 16TH AVENUE (YORK DOWNS GOLF CLUB)
            NORTH SIDE OF 16TH AVENUE, WEST OF KENNEDY ROAD
            APPLICATION FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
            FILE NO.  SU 16 179225 (10.7)

            Memo

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services explained the request by Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc. to adjust the timing of fee payments, based on phasing.

 

Maria Gatzios of Gatzios Planning, representing the applicant, advised that four years remain on the five-year agreement to continue the golf course operation, but it may be amended by the parties.

 

 

The Committee questioned compensation for the loss of wildlife and wildlife habitat that will result from the development of the property, and requested staff to move ahead on the City’s wildlife strategy.

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the Memorandum dated October 24, 2016 entitled “Developer request to adjust the timing of fee payment for a Draft Plan of Subdivision application, Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc., 4134 16th Avenue (York Downs Golf Club), North side of 16th Avenue, west of Kennedy Road, Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision” be received; and,

 

2)         That the proposed request to adjust the timing of the fee payment for the Draft Plan of Subdivision application by Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc. for the development of 4134 16th Avenue (York Downs Golf Club) be approved as outlined in the report; and,

 

3)         That the deferred fees be payable in accordance with the Fee By-law in effect when they are paid; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

13.       MARKHAM'S PARTICIPATION IN
            "BELT & ROAD" SUMMIT AND
            RELATED PROGRAMS MAY 16 - 20, 2016
            REPORT ON OUTCOMES AND ACTIVITIES (10.16)

            Presentation

 

Sandra Tam, Senior Business Development Officer, gave a presentation on Markham’s participation in the “Belt & Road” Summit and related programs, held May 16-20, 2016. Markham had been invited by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to participate in the summit and programs in Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

 

China’s Belt and Road Initiative is designed to enhance the orderly free-flow of economic factors and the efficient allocation of resources by expanding business cooperation between East and West, from Asia to Europe via Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, West Asia and the Middle East. A summary of the meetings and events attended, and the locations visited, was provided.


 

Outcomes include:

-       Promoted Markham’s strength as Canada’s Hi-Tech Capital, a regional financial centre and a hub for professional, scientific and technical services,

-       Developed connections with strategic partners such as the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Hong Kong Canada Business Association, Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, and Institute of Certified Management Accountants etc.,

-       Leveraged these partnerships to further promote Markham in Asia, and

-       Explored opportunities in other areas for Markham companies.

 

Follow-up activities include:

-       Markham was invited by Hong Kong Trade Development Council to participate in the “Canadian Belt and Road Initiative Network”,

-       A platform was established immediately after the Summit for sharing intelligence and to sustain business opportunities for Canadian businesses related to the Belt and Road Initiative,

-       Participation is being considered for the 2017 Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong, and,

-       Prime Minister Trudeau announced Canada will apply for membership in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

 

Regional Councillor Jim Jones provided the highlights of his impressions from the Summit and encouraged other Council Members to participate.

 

The Committee discussed future potential trade missions, currently not anticipated until 2019; long-term benefits, opportunities, and successes for Markham; participating in the Construct Canada Conference; and, forging connections between Europe, Asia, and Africa.

 

Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho

Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That the presentation provided by Sandra Tam, Senior Business Development Officer entitled "Markham's Participation in "Belt & Road" Summit and Related Programs May 16 - 20, 2016 Report on Outcomes and Activities" be received.

CARRIED

 


 

14.       CORRESPONDENCE
            SAFE INJECTION SITE IN MARKHAM
            SUPERVISED CONSUMPTION SITES (10.0)

            Correspondence     Communications

 

Mayor Frank Scarpitti addressed the correspondence received by Council members from M.P. Saroya, Markham-Unionville, dated September 20, 2016. The Mayor referred to misinformation in a recent newspaper article and the concerns expressed by the residents, suggesting that clarification is required on the jurisdiction and approval process. This is a federal government responsibility and must be addressed at that level, not at the municipal level. It was confirmed that there are no safe injection sites existing or proposed in Markham or York Region, and that there is a comprehensive consultation process involved for any such proposal.

 

Dr. Richard Gould, York Region Associate Medical Officer of Health was in attendance to provide information on safe injection sites, otherwise known as supervised consumption sites or harm reduction sites. Dr. Gould confirmed that there are no plans for a site in York Region at this time, and that the federal government has regulated the process for any applications that may come forward, including a wide, intense, and on-going consultation process with the province, the local municipality, police and other agencies, and the public. Mr. Gould stated that it would be impossible for any site to be established without Markham Council being aware of it.

 

The Committee requested that M.P. Saroya be invited to a Markham Council meeting to discuss this further and to share any information that he may have. The Committee also discussed the inclusion of provisions in the new comprehensive zoning by-law dealing with this issue.

 

The Committee appreciated the attendance of Mr. Gould and the opportunity to clarify the situation in Markham, for the residents. The Mayor announced that a Press Conference would be held in the near future to provide clear information to the public. Mr. Gould and all members of Council were invited to attend. Councillor Amanda Collucci introduced a motion.

 

Moved by: Councillor Amanda Collucci

Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

 

Whereas the York Region Associate Medical Officer of Health has advised that there are no safe injection sites proposed for Markham or York Region; and,

 

Whereas the York Region Associate Medical Officer of Health has provided information on the process of establishing safe injection sites if a proposal did come forward, including the requirement for a comprehensive consultation process to ensure that Markham Council and residents would be well informed;

 

Now Therefore Be It Resolved:

 

1)         That the letter dated September 20, 2016 from Bob Saroya,  M.P., Markham Unionville, regarding a roundtable he hosted on the issue of “safe” injection sites, be received; and,

 

2)         That correspondence from Filipa Dias, Michael I. Gilmore, Andi Wu, and Frank Feather, regarding safe injection sites, be received; and,

 

3)         That the presentation by Dr. Richard Gould, York Region Associate Medical Officer of Health, regarding safe injection sites, be received; and further,

 

4)         That M.P. Saroya be invited to attend a Markham Council meeting to discuss his understanding of legislation regarding safe injection sites and provide any information he has on any proposed sites in Markham including identification of the proponent and the proposed location.

 CARRIED

 

 

 

15.       NEW BUSINESS
            GO TRANSIT SURVEY (5.14)

 

Councillor Karen Rea referred to a request to survey the number of residents from the Greenpark Condo building use the nearby GO Station. Staff advised that the survey information is on the City’s website and is also tied into the comprehensive zoning review, as an ongoing project.

 

 

 

16.       NEW BUSINESS
            VACANT AND RENTAL HOUSING (10.5)

 

Councillor Karen Rea discussed concerns regarding absentee landlords, long-term rentals, and vacant homes and questioned if licensing provisions can be introduced for these situations. Staff advised that potential licensing requirements may be reviewed in the context of the comprehensive zoning by-law.

 

 

 

17.       NEW BUSINESS
            CONSTRUCTION HOURS OF OPERATION (2.10)

 

Councillor Karen Rea requested staff to review the construction hours of operation and suggested an 8:00 a.m. start and 2:00 p.m. finish for Saturdays. Other Councillors suggested other possible hours of construction on Saturdays to address construction needs while considering impacts on neighbours.

 

Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea

Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti

 

That staff review and report back on appropriate hours of operation for construction.

CARRIED

 

 

 

18.       IN-CAMERA MATTERS

 

The Committee agreed to add new in-camera business from Councillor Karen Rea, regarding a property acquisition matter.

 

Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho

 

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)        LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD - ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD - 23 CHURCH STREET (WARD 4) (8.0)

            [Section 239 (2) (e)]

 

 

(2)        A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 4) (8.6)

[Section 239 (2) (c)]

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton 

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the Development Services Committee rise and report from the in-camera session at 1:34 PM.

CARRIED

 

 

 

The following in-camera items were approved by Development Services Committee as follows:

 

 

(1)        LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD - ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD - 23 CHURCH STREET (WARD 4) (8.0)

            [Section 239 (2) (e)]

 

This item was referred to Council on November 1, 2016.

 


 

(2)        A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND

BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 4) (8.6)

[Section 239 (2) (c)]

 

There was nothing to report on this item.

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 1:34 PM.

 

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