Development Services Committee Minutes
March 1, 2016,
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Council Chamber
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
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Regrets
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Sabrina Bordone, Senior Planner
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering
Stephen Chait, Director, Economic
Development
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor
Anna Henriques, Senior Planner,
Zoning and Special Projects
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District
Brian Lee, Deputy Director of Engineering
Tom Villella, Manager, Zoning and
Special Projects
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:02 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Regional Councillor Joe Li assumed the Chair for
Transportation items, Nos. 1 and 2.
The Committee recessed from
1:10 p.m. to 1:55 p.m.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None declared
Presentation Updated Presentation
This item was
deferred from the January 25, 2016, Development Services Committee
meeting.
Marion Matthias spoke of issues relating to the
Thornhill area and recommended that Bayview Avenue south of Highway 7/407 and
John Street, not be widened.
Stephen Collins, Director, Infrastructure Management
and Project Management Office, Region of York, gave a presentation entitled
"York Region Transportation Master Plan". The presentation covered
regional population
and employment growth, growth in Markham, and the York Region Official Plan
review. The Transportation Master Plan (TMP) was reviewed with respect to the study
stages, objectives, policy principles, the focus on transit, input received from
public consultation, and next steps. The TMP will be refined based on public
and stakeholder feedback, and a phasing and financing plan will be developed.
The draft plan will then be presented to regional and local Councils and the
public.
The Committee discussed: public consultation and
notification; prohibiting the rerouting of additional freight rail traffic
through Markham; the downtown relief line; road widenings and improvements to Steeles
Avenue, Woodbine Avenue, Bayview Avenue, Major Mackenzie Road, and 14th
Avenue; grade separations; extension of Clegg Road; extension of the Yonge
Street subway; overrun of the Spadina subway extension; transit improvements
and Viva life cycle reserves; HOV lanes; separating cycling paths from the roads;
and, partnerships with GO station parking lots. Mr. Collins was asked to
provide a list of roads proposed to be widened, and to notify the Ward
Councillors when matters impacting the wards are considered.
Mr. Collins provided copies of the updated presentation.
Moved by: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Amanda Collucci
1) That
the deputation by Marion Matthias regarding the York Region Master
Transportation Plan, be received; and,
2) That the presentation
provided by Stephen Collins, Director, Infrastructure Management and Project
Management Office, Region of York entitled "York Region Transportation Master
Plan" be received.
CARRIED
2. 14TH
AVENUE AT NINTH LINE (5.10)
Presentation
Brian Titherington, Director, Roads and Traffic Operations, Region of
York, gave a presentation entitled "14th Avenue at Ninth
Line". The presentation included the background of complaints and
consultation, identification of the intersection, investigation and analysis of
options for two-way stop, all-way stop, roundabout, or traffic signal
solutions, and implementation. Mr. Titherington outlined the rationale for the
Region’s preferred option of a traffic signal in this evolving community,
advising that this intersection exceeds the warrants for signals.
The Committee discussed: the challenges of a roundabout with respect to
property acquisition costs; other options; installing the traffic signals as a
pilot project and the use of sensors; designing the intersection to protect the
hamlet character and to mitigate potential speeding through the signals; liability
issues if the recommended traffic signals are not installed or if the road is
transferred back to the City; moving regional traffic in a safe and effective
manner; accident statistics for this intersection; infiltration from Durham
Region; participating in public consultation; and, update communications provided
to the City in 2015. It was clarified that traffic signals on regional roads
are a regional responsibility with delegated authority to regional staff to implement
the traffic signals where warranted, without City approval; however, the City
can request that the Region consider the matter further. The ultimate decision
rests with Regional Council. Past surveys have indicated the majority of
traffic was generated by Markham residents.
Angelica Gutierrez, spoke on behalf of residents of the area in objection
to traffic signals and in support of stop signs, stating that this section of
14th Avenue is a rural area and is not a typical regional road. Ms.
Gutierrez requested a moratorium on this proposal and suggested that the road
be assumed by the City as a residential road. A written copy of the deputation
was provided.
Jim Beauchamp, area resident, spoke in
support of all-way stop signs, and noted his safety concerns and discussions
with the Region on this issue.
Ian Foulds, area resident, spoke of the chaotic nature of local traffic
with respect to the local schools, and suggested a transitional traffic signal
system during off-peak hours.
Nimisha Patel, representing the Box Grove Ratepayers Association, gave a
presentation regarding objections to the proposed traffic signals, the
rationale to retain the all-way stop, and public consultation. Ms. Patel
presented a petition with 36 signatures, and 40 e-mails in objection, and
requested a copy of the traffic study.
Balasunderam Ponniah spoke in support of the proposed traffic signals,
with design improvements as suggested by the Committee.
A motion to defer the signalization, was lost.
The Committee requested further information from the Region to implement
the traffic signals and suggested a meeting between City staff, the Region, and
a few area residents regarding design elements and other items for discussion.
Moved by: Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the resolution regarding 14th Avenue and Ninth Line be
forwarded to the Council meeting on March 1, 2016.
CARRIED
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the deputations by Angelica Gutierrez, Jim Beauchamp, Ian Foulds,
Nimisha Patel, Balasunderam Ponniah, and Nimisha Patel regarding 14th
Avenue at Ninth Line, to Development Services Committee on March 1, 2016, be
received; and,
2) That the 40 e-mails (addressed to Nimisha Patel) and a petition from area residents in
objection to signalizing 14th Avenue at Ninth Line, submitted by
Nimisha Patel to Development Services Committee on March 1, 2016, be received;
and,
3) **That the email dated March 1, 2016 from Ricky Tsui, submitted to
Council on March 1, 2016, be received; and,
4) That
the presentation provided by Brian Titherington, Director, Roads and Traffic
Operations, Region of York entitled "14th Avenue at Ninth
Line" be received; and,
5) **That the Region of York be requested to come back with further details
on the proposed signalization and intersection improvements, including design
elements, monitoring, the location of the intersection within the hamlet and
speed mitigation measures; and further,
6) **That City of Markham staff and Region of York staff be requested to
meet with three representatives of the community to review the proposed
intersection design.
** Amended by Council on March 1, 2016, as
follows:
- Add
clauses 3 and 6
- Delete
“and other design issues as defined” from Clause 5, and replace with “the
location of the intersection within the hamlet and speed mitigation measures”.
3. MARKHAM
2020: SUCCESS BY DESIGN
FOCUS ON SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZE
ENTERPRISES (10.16)
Presentation
This item was deferred to a future Development Services Committee
meeting.
4. MARKHAM
2015 BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT MISSION
TO CHINA: NOVEMBER 21 TO
DECEMBER 5, 2015
REPORT ON OUTCOMES AND
ACTIVITIES (10.16)
Presentation
This item was deferred to a future Development Services Committee
meeting.
5. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- January 25, 2016 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held January 25, 2016, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
6. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- February 10, 2016 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held February 10, 2016, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
7. CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (CPAC) MINUTES
-December 17, 2015 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting held December 17, 2015, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
8. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- November 18, 2015 (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
That the minutes of the Main
Street Markham Committee meeting held November 18, 2015, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
9. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING
APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 2,
2015
TO DECEMBER 31, 2015 (10.0)
Report
The Committee requested that staff ensure the proposal
for 287 and 289 Main Street Markham North does not include a “second suite”, as
that use may require further approvals, and that the parking location for
construction trucks be addressed.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on
Incoming Planning Applications for the period of November 2, 2015 to December
31, 2015” 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
10. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
RULAND PROPERTIES INC.
(THE REMINGTON GROUP)
SITE PLAN APPLICATION TO
PERMIT A
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
COMPRISING 545 CONDOMINIUM
UNITS WITH
ANCILLARY RETAIL USES, NORTH
OF ENTERPRISE BOULEVARD
EAST OF WARDEN AVENUE AND WEST
OF ROUGE VALLEY DRIVE WEST
FILE NO. SC 15 244500 (10.6)
Report
Robert Mok, representing the Downtown Markham Ratepayers Association spoke
of concerns regarding traffic congestion and completion of the road network.
Mr. Mok requested a response to his questions regarding the plans and completion
schedule for the roads.
Randy Peddigrew of Remington Group and Sheldon Levitt of Quadrangle
Architects were in attendance to present updated details and drawings.
The Committee discussed development of the parklands in conjunction
with the residential building. This was addressed at the time of the Zoning
application and funding is being allocated. The Committee had questions
regarding the central lobby area, the treatment of the solid wall facing Rouge
Valley Drive, pet-walking areas, and bird-friendly guidelines.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1)
That the
deputation by Robert Mok, representing the Downtown Markham Ratepayers
Association regarding the application by Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington
Group), be received; and,
2) That the report dated March 1, 2016 titled “RECOMMENDATION
REPORT, Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group) site plan application to
permit a high density residential development comprising 545 condominium units
with ancillary retail uses, north of Enterprise Boulevard, east of Warden
Avenue and west of Rouge Valley Drive West” be received; and,
3) That the application for site plan approval (SC 15 244500)
be endorsed in principle subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’;
and,
4) That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of
Planning & Urban Design, or his designate, to be issued following execution
of a site plan agreement. Site plan
approval is only issued when the Director or his designate has signed the
plans; and,
5) That Council grant servicing allocation for the 545
residential units within this development; and,
6) That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate
servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
and,
7) That the Owner provide the City with the required 60%
processing fee in accordance with the City’s applicable Fee By-law; and,
8) That staff be directed to
continue to advance the design and construction of the adjacent park plan, so
that completion of the park is concurrent with completion of the building; and,
9) That this 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 further,
10) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. PARTIAL ADVANCEMENT OF PHASE 3
OF MARKHAM’S NEW COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING BY-LAW
PROJECT & PROPOSED SOLE
SOURCING OF
CONSULTANTS, PR 13 128340 (10.5)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by: Councillor Don
Hamilton
1) That the report titled, “Partial Advancement of Phase 3 of
Markham’s New Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project & Proposed Sole Sourcing
of Consultants, PR 13 128340” dated March 1, 2016, be received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized to advance work on a portion of
Phase 3 of the Project (drafting and processing of the New Comprehensive Zoning
By-law) to complete work on new zoning and licensing regulations for short term
residential rental accommodations (i.e., AirBnB), rooming houses and secondary
suites (Phase 3a); and,
3) That
the tendering process be waived for
Gladki Planning Associates (“GPA”) in accordance with Purchasing By-Law
2004-341, Part I, Section (7) Non Competitive Procurement, item 1(c) “when the
extension of an existing contract would prove more cost-effective or
beneficial”; and,
4) That the Contract for 043-S-16: Consulting Services for
(drafting and processing of the New Comprehensive Zoning By-law) to complete
work on new zoning and licensing regulations for short term residential rental
accommodations (i.e., AirBnB), rooming houses and secondary suites (Phase 3a),
be awarded to GPA in the amount of $105,372.48 inclusive of HST; and,
5) That a contingency in the amount of $10,537.25 (10%),
inclusive of HST impact to cover any additional project costs be approved, and
that authorization be granted to approve expenditures of this contingency
amount up to the specified limit in accordance with the Expenditure Control
Policy; and,
6) That the award to GPA in the amount of $115,909.73
($105,372.48 + $10,557.25) inclusive of HST impact be funded from
620-101-5399-16001 “Consolidated Zoning By-Law Program – Phase 3 of 4”; and,
7) That Staff be authorized to establish an inter-departmental Staff
working group to work with GPA on Phase 3a (as noted above), as required; and
further,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. HIGHWAY 7 AGREEMENT
WITH ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS
INC. (5.0)
Report
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering,
provided a brief explanation of this cost-avoidance initiative.
Moved by: Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Don
Hamilton
1) That the staff report entitled, Highway 7 Agreement with
Rogers Communications Inc. be received; and,
2) That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an
agreement with Rogers Communications Inc. (“Rogers”) to transfer ownership of
the abandoned 300mm watermain located on Highway 7 (from Warden to the CN
Tracks), in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and the
City Solicitor; and further,
3) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. MUP NAMING
(MULTI-USE PATHWAY) (6.3)
Report
Alan Brown, Director of
Engineering, provided background on the MUP naming. The Committee agreed to remove the word
"Markham's" from the title.
Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
1) That the March 1, 2016 report entitled “MUP Naming” be
received; and,
2) That the name of “Rouge Valley Trail” for the multi-use
pathway be approved; and further,
3) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
14. IBI GROUP FEASIBILITY STUDY
ON REROUTING OF FREIGHT RAIL
TRAFFIC
IN THE GREATER TORONTO RAIL
NETWORK (5.13)
Report
Alan Brown, Director of
Engineering, reviewed the staff report and recommendation. The Committee agreed
to strengthen the wording of the resolution.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1) That Metrolinx be advised that rerouting of freight rail
traffic through the City of Markham is not supported by Markham Council; and,
2) That Metrolinx be requested to consult directly with the City
of Markham on the IBI Group Feasibility Study before any further detailed
studies are carried out; and,
3) That staff report back to the Development Services Committee
as any further information becomes available; and,
4) That the City of Markham strongly
objects to rerouting additional freight rail traffic through our community, and
further that the Prime Minister, Premier, Federal and Provincial Transportation
Ministers, local MPs and MPPs, Region of York, the Cities of
Cambridge, Mississauga, Toronto and Vaughan, the Towns of Milton and Richmond
Hill, Metrolinx, CN Rail and CP Rail, be so advised; and further,
5) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
15. EUREKA STREET AND FRED VARLEY DRIVE
PROPOSED TEMPORARY PARKING
PROHIBITION (5.12)
Report Revised
Attachment A
The Committee was provided with a revised Attachment
A.
Alan Brown, Director of
Engineering, gave an overview of the proposed parking restrictions for Eureka
Street and Fred Varley Drive, for construction at 20 Fred Varley Drive. This
item will be brought to Council on March 22, 2016; however, staff will begin to
prepare for the restrictions.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the report entitled
“Eureka Street and Fred Varley Drive Proposed Temporary Parking
Prohibition,” be
received; and,
2) That Schedule “C” of
Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to temporarily restrict parking on
Eureka and Fred Varley Drive as defined in the report; and,
3) That the Operations Department be directed to install the
appropriate signs to temporarily restrict the parking along on Fred Varley Dr and on
Eureka Street as defined in the report; and,
4) That the Parking Control Department be directed to enforce the parking prohibition
upon installation of the signs and passing of the by-law; and,
5)** That the Director of Engineering be authorized
to modify or extend temporary parking restrictions, signage
or no truck stopping associated with 20 Fred Varley Drive construction
activities on surrounding roads in consultation with Director of Operations,
the Ward Councillor and the Mayor;
and,
6)
That the cost incurred by the City
of Markham to revise the parking be recovered from Tribute (Unionville)
Limited; and,
7) ** That staff
continue to negotiate with Tribute (Unionville) Limited to reach a compromise
solution with respect to the use of Eureka Street as a relief route only; and
further,
8) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Amended by Council on March
22, as follows:
Add the words "...and the
Mayor" to the end of Clause 5.
Add a new Clause 7:
“That staff continue to
negotiate with Tribute (Unionville) Limited to reach a compromise solution with
respect to the use of Eureka Street as a relief route only;”
16. IN-CAMERA MATTERS (10.0, 8.0)
The
Development Services Committee did not resolve into an in-camera session.
(1) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE IN-CAMERA MINUTES
- November 30, 2015 (10.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)
(e) (e)]
Moved by:
Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by:
Councillor Valerie Burke
That
this in-camera matter be referred directly to the March 1, 2016 Council
meeting.
CARRIED
(2) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION,
INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY
OR LOCAL BOARD - CF/OT BUTTONVILLE PROPERTIES, 2833 16TH AVENUE
(WARD 2) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
Moved by:
Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by:
Councillor Alex Chiu
That
this in-camera matter be deferred to the March 7, 2016 Development Services
Committee meeting.
CARRIED
(3) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION,
INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY
OR LOCAL BOARD - TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT WITH IBM AND REGION - TRANSIT WAY (WARD 8)
(8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
Moved by:
Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by:
Councillor Valerie Burke
That
this in-camera matter be referred directly to the March 1, 2016 Council
meeting.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM.
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