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Development Services Committee Minutes

May 23, 2017, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Council Chamber

Meeting No. 8

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 Joe Li (left at 2:30)

Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

Councillor Valerie Burke

Councillor Alan Ho

Councillor Don Hamilton (left at 2:30)

Councillor Colin Campbell (left at 1:45)

Councillor Amanda Collucci (9:45)

Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

Regrets

Councillor Karen Rea

Councillor Alex Chiu

 

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community & Fire             Services

Stephen Chait, Director, Culture and Economic             Development

Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor and Acting Director of             Human Resources

Corinna Ghaznavi, Public Art Coordinator

Regan Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning

Biju Karumanchery, Director of Planning and    Urban Design

Brian Lee, Director of Engineering

Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator

 

 

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 9:32 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Councillor Alan Ho assumed the Chair for Culture and Economic Development item No. 20.  Regional Councillor Joe Li assumed the Chair for Transportation and Engineering Capital Projects items, Nos. 4, 17, 18, and 19.

 

The Committee recessed from 11:15 a.m. to 11:25 a.m., and from 12:32 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

 

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

-         None declared

 

 

 

 

1.         PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

 

City of Markham Staff:

 

James Barber, Waterworks Operator II, Environmental Services, 25 years

Claudia Marsales, Senior Manager, Waste Management & Environment,

            Environmental Services, 15 years

Robert Kerfoot, Facility Operator I, Recreation Services, 15 years

Shane Manson, Senior Manager Revenue & Property Taxation, Financial Services, 15 years

Colin Moore, Tax Certificates Clerk, Financial Services, 10 years

Alexander Freeman, Public Education Officer, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years

Prathapan Narendrakumar, Senior Manager ROW & Environmental Assets,

            Asset Management, 10 years

Christina Kakaflikas, Manager, Special Projects, Culture and Economic Development, 10 years

Kathleen Roach, Building Inspector I, Building Standards, 10 years

Ronji Borooah, City Architect, Planning & Design, 10 years

Jason MacDonald, Truck Driver, Operations, 5 years

Yves Legault, Application Support Specialist, Information Technology Services, 5 years

Rashidul Hassan, Engineering Technologist/Inspector, Engineering, 5 years

Matthew Ribble, Arborist, Operations, 5 years

Riccardo Giovane, General Maintenance, Operations, 5 years

Cherylann Rego, Program Coordinator, Culture and Economic Development, 5 years

Jesse Brooks, Arborist, Operations, 5 years

Tiffany Mak, Manager, Culture and Economic Development, 5 years

Shipra Singh, Senior Asset Coordinator, Environmental Services-Assets, 5 years

Matthew Cummings, Facility Operator II - Cornell CC, Recreation Services, 5 years

 

 

 

2.         DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 8, 2017 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by: Regional Councillor Joe Li

Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held May 8, 2017, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 


 

3.         DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- May 2, 2017 (10.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by: Regional Councillor Joe Li

Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held May 2, 2017, be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

4.         STAFF UPDATE ON METROLINX'S
            “CREATING CONNECTIONS” (5.10)

            Presentation

 

On May 8, 2017 Development Services Committee postponed the above subject matter to the meeting this date.

 

Brian Lee, Director of Engineering, gave a presentation entitled Staff Update on Metrolinx’s “Creating Connections”’ as a follow-up to Metrolinx’s presentation on April 24, 2017.

 

Staff responded to questions from the Committee regarding the survey for the Stouffville Corridor Station Access Modes; enhancing the rail system to high-speed trains; potential station locations and intensification areas; the ”Missing Link” and freight traffic diversion; the importance of infrastructure investments; and, establishing a sub-committee to monitor the progress of transit initiatives of various levels of government, and to advise Council on transit matters.

 

The Committee supported appointing the Mayor and the four Regional Councillors to the sub-committee.

 

Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong  

 

1)         That the May 23, 2017 staff presentation entitled ‘Staff Update on Metrolinx’s “Creating Connections”’ be received; and,

 

2)         That a sub-committee of comprised of the Mayor and four Regional Councillors, be formed with the mandate of monitoring the progress of transit initiatives of various levels of government, and advising Council on transit matters; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

5.         HISTORIC UNIONVILLE COMMUNITY
            VISION COMMITTEE NOTES
            - February 15, 2017 (10.0)

            Notes

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the notes of the Historic Unionville Community Vision Committee meeting held February 15, 2017, be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 

 

6.         MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - January 18, 2017 (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held January 18, 2017, be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 

 

7.         PRELIMINARY REPORT
            APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            BY THE RICE GROUP TO PERMIT A
            1,115M2 (12,000FT2) TWO STOREY OFFICE BUILDING
            AT 11258 WOODBINE AVENUE
            FILE NO.’S: ZA 16 106902 (WARD 2) (10.5)

            Report

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the Staff report titled “Preliminary Report Application for Zoning By-law Amendment by the Rice Group to permit a 1,115m2 (12,000ft2) two storey office building at 11258 Woodbine Avenue File No.’s: ZA 16 106902 (Ward 2)”, be received.

CARRIED

 


 

8.         REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
            FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1, 2017 TO APRIL 3, 2017 (10.0)

            Report

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of February 1, 2016 to April 3, 2017”, be received and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the approval route outlined in the report; and,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

9.         PRELIMINARY REPORT
            KYLEMORE COMMUNITIES (YORKTON) LIMITED
            ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
            TO PERMIT 132 TOWNHOUSE UNITS
            AT 9350-9392 KENNEDY ROAD AVENUE
            (WEST SIDE OF KENNEDY ROAD AND
            NORTH OF 16TH AVENUE AT BECKETT AVENUE), WARD 6
            FILE NO: ZA 17 154127 (10.5)

            Report

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the report dated May 23, 2017 titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Kylemore Communities (Yorkton) Limited, Zoning By-law Amendment Application to permit 132 Townhouse units at 9350-9392 Kennedy Road Avenue (West side of Kennedy Road and north of 16th Avenue at Beckett Avenue), Ward 6”, be received.

CARRIED

 


10.       PRELIMINARY REPORT
            APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            BY RIVERWALK MEADOWS INC. C/O QX4 INVESTMENTS LTD.
            TO FACILITATE THE CREATION OF 8 RESIDENTIAL LOTS
            AT 7605 9TH  LINE, 7597 9TH LINE  & BLOCK 228, PLAN 65M-3976 (WARD 7)
            FILE: ZA 17 132402 (10.5)

            Report

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment by Riverwalk Meadows Inc. c/o QX4 Investments Ltd. to facilitate the creation of 8 residential lots at 7605 9th Line, 7597 9th Line & Block 228, Plan 65M-3976 (Ward 7), File ZA 17 132402” be received.

CARRIED

 

 

11.       ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE
            OF PLANS OF SUBDIVISION
            REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS:
            65M-4317, 65M-4326, 65R-21556 (PARTS 21 & 29)
            (WARD 6) (10.7)

            Report

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the report entitled “Acceptance for Maintenance of Plans of Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers: 65M-4317, 65M-4326, 65R-21556 (Parts 21 & 29)”, be received; and,

 

2)         That the municipal services in Subdivision Registered Plan numbers 65M-4317, 65M-4326, 65R-21556 (Parts 21 & 29), be Accepted for Maintenance; and,

 

3)         That the Acceptance for Maintenance Period commence as of January 01, 2017, which is the date the subdivisions were eligible for acceptance; and,

 

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

 

5)         That future operating budgets be adjusted to include the operations and maintenance of the above subdivisions; and,

 

6)         That by-laws as shown on Attachment ‘D’, be enacted by Council to establish each of the roads within the residential subdivisions as a public highway of the City of Markham; and,

 

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

 

8)         That the by-law as shown on Attachment ‘F’, 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 enacted; and,

 

9)         That the by-law as shown on Attachment ‘G’, to amend Schedule ‘C’ of the Parking of Vehicles By-law #2005-188, by including prohibited parking on the streets indicated, be enacted; and,

 

10)       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 Acceptance for Maintenance Period have been completed; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

12.       PRELIMINARY REPORT
            APPLICATION BY 2504373 ONTARIO INC.
            FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            TO FACILITATE THE RENOVATION AND
            EXPANSION TO THE EXISTING SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
            TO ACCOMMODATE COMMERCIAL USES INCLUDING
            MEDICAL OFFICE, RESTAURANT AND RETAIL USES
            NORTH OF ENTERPRISE BOULEVARD/UNIONVILLE GATE
            ON THE EAST SIDE OF MAIN STREET
            37 MAIN STREET (WARD 3)
            FILE NO: ZA 16 178440 (10.5)

            Report

 

The Committee questioned why a restaurant is being considered. Staff will confirm that the applicants are requesting this use, prior to the Public Meeting.

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the report dated May 23, 2017 titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Application by 2504373 Ontario Inc. for a Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate the renovation and expansion to the existing single detached dwelling to accommodate commercial uses including medical office, restaurant and retail uses north of Enterprise Boulevard/Unionville Gate, on the east side of Main Street”, be received; and,

 

 

2)         That notice for the public meeting to consider the zoning by-law amendment application (ZA 16 178440) be provided in accordance with the standard notification process rather than the enhanced notification procedures for Markham Centre applications.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

13.       RECOMMENDATION REPORT
            WYKLAND ESTATES INC.
            (MATTAMY HOMES CORPORATION)
            SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION FOR A
            MIXED-USE SIX-STOREY CONDOMINIUM APARTMENT BUILDING
            AND SIX STACKED TOWNHOUSE DWELLINGS
            ON THE EAST SIDE OF BUR OAK AVENUE
            SOUTH OF RUSTLE WOODS AVENUE (WARD 5)
            FILE: SC 16 140975 (10.6)

            Report

 

Representatives of Q4A Architects and Mattamy Homes, on behalf of the applicant, provided site plan and elevation drawings, and responded to comments from the Committee.

 

Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti

 

1)         That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Wykland Estates Inc. (Mattamy Homes Corporation), Site Plan Approval Application for a mixed use six-storey condominium apartment building and six stacked townhouse dwellings on the east side of Bur Oak Avenue, south of Rustle Woods Avenue (Ward 5), File SC 16 140975, dated April 24, 2016, be received; and,

 

2)         That the presentation by Wykland Estates Inc. (Mattamy Homes Corporation) regarding the proposed development consisting of a mixed use six-storey condominium apartment building and six stacked townhouse dwellings, be received; and,

 

3)         That the Site Plan application (SC 16 140975) submitted by Wykland Estates Inc. (Mattamy Homes Corporation) to facilitate a development consisting of a mixed-use six-storey condominium apartment building and six stacked townhouse dwellings be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,

 

4)         That Site Plan Approval (SC 16 140975) be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate; not to be issued prior to the execution of a site plan agreement and Section 37 Agreement; and,

 

 

 

 

5)         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 agreement is not executed within that period; and,

 

6)         That the City’s 2009 Policy requiring all medium and high density residential developments to achieve at least LEED Silver, be waived, subject to the implementation of the sustainability initiatives outlined in this report, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services; and,

 

7)         That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Section 37 Agreement with the owner; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

14.       BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION (HERITAGE PERMIT)
            FILE NO. 17 161212
            1 THOMSON COURT, MARKHAM
            APARTMENT BALCONY REFURBISHMENT (WARD 4) (10.13)

            Report

 

The Committee questioned the Heritage Markham recommendation, noting that this is not a heritage building. Regan Hutcheson, Manager of Heritage Planning, explained the Heritage Committee's position.

 

The Committee recommended that bird-friendly measures be added. The Chair of the Rougebank Foundation at 1 Thomson Court was in attendance, and advised that bird-friendly measures could be considered.

 

Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho

 

1)         That the staff report entitled “Building Permit Application (Heritage Permit), File No. 17 161212,  1 Thomson Court, Markham Village, Apartment Balcony Refurbishment”, dated May 23, 2017, be received; and,

 

2)         That the recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee indicating that the proposed balcony treatment is not supported be received; and,

 

3)         That the balcony improvements include bird-friendly measures; and,

 

 

 

 

4)         That Markham Council has no objection to Building Permit Application 17 162212 which includes a Heritage Permit for alterations within a heritage conservation district; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

15.       LETTER OF CREDIT
            26 ALBERT STREET, MARKHAM VILLAGE
            (WARD 4) (7.0, 16.11)

            Memo

 

The Committee noted that the Councillor requesting this item was not in attendance, and agreed to defer this matter.

 

Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That the memorandum dated May 23, 2017 entitled "Letter of Credit - 26 Albert Street, Markham Village" be deferred to the next Development Services Committee meeting.

CARRIED

 

 

16.       UPDATE REPORT
            1771107 ONTARIO INC. (TIMES GROUP INC.)
            SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7, EAST OF WARDEN AVENUE
            APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            TO PERMIT AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED
            NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS AND MAXIMUM PERMITTED
            BUILDING HEIGHT IN THE TIMES GROUP’S UPTOWN
            MARKHAM DEVELOPMENT. (WARD 3)
            FILE NO. ZA 16 164154 (10.5)

            Report

 

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services introduced this matter and provided an overview of the proposal, noting the additional correspondence received from Transport Canada and from the public.

 

Reid McAlpine, representing the Unionville Residents Association, stated that the Association remains opposed to the proposal, due to the impact on transportation infrastructure, and suggested that approval be contingent on confirmation from York Region that proper public transit services will be provided. Mr. McAlpine provided a written copy of his comments.

 

 

The Committee discussed the advancement of the local road network, ensuring comprehensive development for the rest of the plan, height issues, and the provisions of the height exemption by Transport Canada. Lincoln Lo of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., representing the applicant, provided up-to-date information and will submit a copy of the applicant’s original request leeter to Transport Canada, identifying the subject property. The Committee requested that coloured renderings of the building be circulated.

 

Arina Nummi spoke in opposition to the proposal with respect to height and density issues, and noted that a petition in objection is being prepared. The Committee directed that staff share the wind and shadowing studies with Ms. Nummi.

 

Staff noted that if the staff recommendation is endorsed, this matter will go directly to Council.

 

Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)                  That the deputations by Reid McAlpine, representing the Unionville Residents Association, and Arina Nummi, regarding the application by 1771107 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.), be received; and,

 

2)                  That the written submissions from Reid McAlpine, representing the Unionville Residents Association, Lincoln Lo of Malone Given Parsons Ltd, with correspondence from Joseph M. Szwalek, Transport Canada, Stacey Connors, Arina Nummi, Justin Hui, and Becky Sin, regarding the application by 1771107 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.), be received; and,

 

3)         That the staff report dated May 23, 2017, titled “UPDATE REPORT, 1771107 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.), South side of Highway 7, east of Warden Avenue, Application for zoning by-law amendment to permit an increase in the maximum permitted number of dwelling units and maximum permitted building height in the Times Group’s Uptown Markham development. (Ward 3), File No. ZA 16 164154” be received, and further,

 

4)         That the application by 1771107 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.), South side of Highway 7, east of Warden Avenue, Application for zoning by-law amendment to permit an increase in the maximum permitted number of dwelling units and maximum permitted building height in the Times Group’s Uptown Markham development. (Ward 3), File No. ZA 16 164154” be approved.

CARRIED

 


 

17.       SPY COURT PROPOSED PARKING PROHIBITION (5.10)

            Report

 

Brian Lee, Director of Engineering, explained the recommendation to prohibit parking on the north side of Spy Court.

 

The Committee reviewed correspondence received on this matter, suggesting that the local businesses require street parking. Concern was expressed for access by emergency and snow clearing vehicles. Staff were directed to consult with the businesses in question prior to Parking By-law 2005-188 being amended.

 

Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath 

 

1)         That the written submissions from Andrus King of Briarlane, and Azam Bhaloo of The Foray Group, regarding Spy Court Parking Prohibition, be received; and,

 

2)         That the report entitled “Spy Court Parking Prohibition,” be received; and further, 

 

3)                  That the prohibition of parking on Spy Court be referred back to staff for discussions with the business operators on Spy Court.

CARRIED

 

 

18.       ROSE WAY PROPOSED
            PARKING PROHIBITION (WARD 4) (5.10)

            Report

 

Brian Lee, Director of Engineering, explained the recommendation to prohibit parking on Rose Way, in response to a petition from local residents. There have been issues relating to hospital parking. Staff advised that all residents on the street have been surveyed regarding this matter and the Committee requested that this be confirmed by contacting the residents again. A confidential telephone survey was suggested. Permit parking and other options were discussed.

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti

 

1)         That the written submission from Eira Keay regarding Rose Way Parking Prohibition, be received; and,

 

2)         That the report entitled “Rose Way Proposed Parking Prohibition,” be received; and,  

 

3)                  That the prohibition of parking on Rose Way be referred back to staff to ensure all residents on Rose Way have been surveyed; and to consider alternate options to a parking prohibition.

CARRIED

 

19.       INFILL SIDEWALK PRIORITIZATION
            PROCESS AND METHODOLOGY, ALL WARDS (5.18)

            Report

 

Brian Lee, Director of Engineering, provided an update on the infill sidewalk programs with respect to gaps in the sidewalk network, prioritization process and methodology.

 

The Committee directed staff to report back in the fall, 2017, to provide a capital program to prioritize and significantly achieve sidewalks on collector and arterial roads within five years. Public support is a crucial aspect of having sidewalks installed especially on local residential streets.

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the report entitled “Sidewalk Infill Prioritization Process and Methodology”, be received; and,

 

2)         That sidewalk gaps on arterial and collector roads be prioritized; and,

 

3)         That all sidewalk infill projects be subject to the prioritization process and methodology defined in this report except for infill projects that must address public safety issues as determined by the Director of Engineering; and,

 

4)         That any City road programmed for reconstruction be designed to include sidewalks in accordance with the current (1997) sidewalk policy, including as an item of clarification that sidewalks are to be provided on both sides of a minor collector road; and,

 

5)         That staff report back in the fall of 2017 to provide a capital program and phasing plan to prioritize and significantly complete the sidewalk network on collector and arterial roads within five years; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

 

20.       PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
            - January 11, 2017 and April 12, 2017 (16.0)

            Jan. 11   April 12   Presentation

 

Stephen Chait, Director, Culture and Economic Development, introduced this matter. Corinna Ghaznavi, Public Art Coordinator, gave a presentation regarding the proposed art project recommended by the Public Art Advisory Committee, approved and funded by the Remington Group, for Markham Centre.

 

The Committee discussed illumination and expressed concern for the potential impact on wildlife and plants. Staff indicated that this is a downtown area that is meant to encourage public activities, and that the lighting is adjustable and subtle, and that the theme is sympathetic to nature. Durability of the material, the installation location, and the maximum budget were discussed.  

 

Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti

 

1)         That the minutes of the Public Art Advisory Committee meetings held January 11, 2017 and April 12, 2017, be received for information purposes; and,

 

2)         That the following recommendation from the April 12, 2017 Public Art Advisory Committee be endorsed:

            "That the Public Art Advisory Committee recommend that Council endorse the commissioning of Jill Anholt’s “Living Light” public art work for downtown Markham."

 

3)         That the report entitled “Markham Centre Public Art” be received; and,

 

4)         That a new Culture Department 2017 capital project be created for “Markham Centre Public Art”; and,

 

5)         That the received funds from the Remington Group in the amount of $566,913 in the account 087-2801255 be transferred to the new “Markham Centre Public Act” account; and,

 

6)         That staff follow the Public Art Process as outlined in the Public Art Policy (2012 CFP 02), for the initial art installation, at a cost not to exceed $566,913 outlined in this report, and future public art installation within the Remington Group’s Downtown Markham project; and further,

 

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

CARRIED

 

 

21.       NEW BUSINESS
            WATER BANDITS (5.3)

 

Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong referred to a recent article in the Economist & Sun about water bandits, and questioned how the City is managing this challenge. Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services explained the City’s strategy. Staff will provide a memo to provide more information including the capital cost of locks, potential technological solutions, and a Corporate Communications campaign to inform the public.

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 3:14 PM.

 

 

 

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