MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
JANUARY
20, 2009 - 8:30 a.m.
Meeting No. 2
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon
PART A
Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda
8:30 a.m. – Canada Room
Attendance
|
Councillor A. Chiu
Regrets
Absent
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J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
B. Librecz, Commissioner of Community
& Fire Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development
Manager
T. Lambe, Manager, Policy and
Research
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 8:30 AM in the Canada Room with Councillor D.
Horchik in the Chair. Councillor J.
Webster assumed the Chair at 9:00 AM.
Regional Councillor G. Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation item
#1.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. REGION
OF YORK
SOUTHEAST COLLECTOR (5.10)
Mr. Wayne Green, Region of York, Senior Project
Manager Environmental Services delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding
the status of the Environmental Assessment for the southeast collector trunk
sewer. He advised that as a result of
environmental issues such as ground and surface water, the Ministry of
Environment demanded that the Environmental Assessment (EA) be elevated to an
individual assessment rather than a ‘Schedule C”. He also advised that with individual
assessments, approximately 70% of the design is completed prior to the final recommendations.
The Committee discussed the amount of land required
for the project. Mr. Green indicated
that the Region is reviewing the possibility of reducing the land
requirements. Staff advised that
negotiations between the Region of York’s property section and the Town of Markham’s
property section are currently underway.
The Committee discussed the potential issues related
to the amount of ground water taken during the construction of shaft #13 and
enquired if the Region is aware of the households in Box Grove that are still
on well water. Mr. Green advised that
the Region has attempted to obtain that information and that most residents
have connected to the municipal services.
He also advised that there is a 1-800 number available at all times
where residents can call if problems do arise.
The Committee suggested that the Region set up a contingency fund in
case any problems do occur to the existing wells.
Staff advised that they will submit a letter by Friday January 23, 2009, endorsing
the environmental assessment study report subject to conditions (such as site
plan approval, traffic mitigation, etc).
There was discussion regarding the proposed location
of the Odour Control Facility (OCF).
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the presentation provided by Mr. Wayne Green,
Region of York, Senior Project Manager, Environmental Services regarding Region
of York Southeast Collector, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That staff be directed to send a letter to the
Ministry of Environment endorsing the York Region Southeast Collector Trunk
Sewer final Environmental Assessment report, subject to the conditions to be
outlined by Town staff and including the following matters discussed by
Development Services Committee:
- Coordination
of engineering works and traffic control impacts, in consultation with
Town engineering staff;
- Obtaining
site plan control approval from the Town for any permanent structure,
including the proposed corrosion control facility;
- Addressing
any impacts on Town property, such as easements across Town parkland or
road allowances, to the satisfaction of the Town;
- Provision
of a Well monitoring and mitigation plan and a public contact/coordination
process for dealing with any impacts on area wells;
- The
Environmental enhancement programs to be coordinated with the Town of Markham and the Rouge Alliance;
- Odour
Control Facility, required in
easterly section of corridor and currently proposed in the vicinity of
Altona Road, be located and designed to mitigate any impact on area
residents; and further,
That the Rouge Park Implementation
Task Force Final Report dated November
25, 2008 (draft document released for comment by Markham Council on December
16, 2008) be forwarded to the Region of York and Ministry of the Environment
for consideration relative to the proposed enhancement program for Bob Hunter
Park .
CARRIED
2. YORK
REGION 2031 FORECASTS
AND LAND BUDGET (10.0)
Mr. John Waller, Region of York
delivered a brief PowerPoint presentation regarding the Regional Official Plan
Update.
Mr. Paul Bottomley, Region of York
delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the York Region 2031 Forecasts
and Land Budget.
The Committee enquired about the rolling out of this
information and Town staff related work to the public. Staff advised that a roll out session for Markham
residents regarding Markham’s
growth management work is scheduled for February
9, 2009. Staff also advised
that their recommendations are very much in line with the recommendations of
the Region.
There was discussion with respect to tools that can be
used that will assist in achieving the projected forecasts. Mr. Waller suggested that a new aggressive
and firm policy would have to be developed that will support the recommended
phasing, sequencing and allocations. He
stressed the importance of a long term planning horizon (up to 2051) that will
identify and provide some form of protection for strategic employment lands
across the Region. The Committee stated concerns regarding the protection of
lands designated for employment uses.
Mr. Waller advised that the Regional and Local Official Plans will be
very clear to not permit any conversion of the lands designated for employment
uses and will not allow major retail on these lands.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Deputy J. Heath
That the presentation provided by Mr. Jim Waller,
Region of York and Mr. Paul Bottomley,
Region of York, regarding York Region 2031 Forecasts and Land Budget, be
received.
CARRIED
3. GROWTH
MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
- OVERVIEW AND APPROACH TO
FINANCIAL
ANALYSIS AND FISCAL PLANNING (10.0,
7.0)
Presentation
This item was deferred to a Development Services
Committee meeting in February 2009.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 10:05 AM.