Development Services Committee Minutes
April 11, 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
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Murray Boyce, Senior Project
Coordinator
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering
Stephen Chait, Director, Economic
Development
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor
George Duncan, Senior Heritage
Planner
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning
Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
Brian Lee, Deputy Director of
Engineering
Joel Lustig, Treasurer
Shane Manson, Senior Manager,
Revenues and Property Taxation
Robert Muir, Manger, Stormwater
Sandra Tam, Senior Business
Development Officer
Andrea Tang, Senior Manager,
Financial Planning
Mark Visser, Senior Manager Financial Strategy & Investment
Andrea Wilson-Peebles,
Assistant City Solicitor
Marg Wouters, Senior Manager, Policy
& Research
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. Councillor
Alex Chiu assumed the Chair for Economic Development item, No. 10. Regional
Councillor Joe Li assumed the Chair for Transportation Issues item, No. 11.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None Declared
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 29, 2016 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Colin
Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Alex
Chiu
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held March 29, 2016, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
2. AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MINUTES
- February 4, 2016 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Colin
Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Alex
Chiu
That the minutes of the Agricultural Advisory
Committee meeting held February 4, 2016, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
3. DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION
– THREE ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
10 RUGGLES AVENUE
16 112239 DP (16.11, 10.13)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Colin
Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Alex
Chiu
1) That the staff report entitled “Demolition Permit
Application – Three Accessory Buildings,
10 Ruggles Avenue ”,dated April 11, 2016, be received; and,
2) That Council approve the demolition permit application for
the three accessory buildings on this property designated under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act provided that Heritage Markham has no objection; and
further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
4. CONTINUATION OF INTERPRETIVE PLAQUE
PROGRAM FOR MARKHAM VILLAGE
HERITAGE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
PROPERTIES (16.11)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Colin
Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Alex
Chiu
1) That the report titled “Continuation of Interpretive Plaque
Program for Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Properties,” dated
April 11, 2016, be received; and,
2) That Council allocate up to $6,000 from the Heritage
Reserve Fund (Acct. No. 087 2800 115) to provide financial assistance to the Markham
Village Conservancy, to fund the continuation of the interpretive plaque
program in the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District; and,
3) That any funds not used at the completion of this program be
returned to the Heritage Reserve Fund (Account No. 087 2800 115); and,
4) That Council approve the updated “Guidelines for
Interpretive Plaques for Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest in
Heritage Conservation Districts” which reflect a modest increase in the City’s
contribution to $175 per plaque due to rising costs; and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
5. MARKHAM VILLAGE INTERPRETIVE PROJECT
– STATUS UPDATE (16.11)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Colin
Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Alex
Chiu
1) That the staff report entitled “Markham Village Interpretive
Project – Status Update”, dated April 11, 2016, be received.
CARRIED
Report
On March 29, 2016, Development
Services Committee deferred consideration of the above subject matter to the
meeting this date.
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services provided background information on the proposal for
additional business uses, and related parking issues.
Seconded by: Councillor Don
Hamilton
1) That the application for
Zoning By-law Amendment to permit Business Office and Additional
Residential Uses, 162 Main Street North Markham Village, File No. ZA 15 147635,
be deferred to a future Development Services Committee meeting.
CARRIED
7. 2014 CITY OF MARKHAM OFFICIAL PLAN,
PART 1
– PROPOSED FURTHER MODIFICATIONS RECOMMENDED
FOR APPROVAL BY THE ONTARIO
MUNICIPAL BOARD (10.0)
Report
Murray Boyce, Senior Project Coordinator, gave a presentation to
provide an update on the appeals to the 2014 City of Markham Official Plan, at
the Ontario Municipal Board. The proposed modifications that will be forwarded
to the Board for approval on April 29, 2016 will address, among other things:
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the OMB decision on the ROPA 3
(Future Urban Area) lands:
-
the new Ontario Regulation 247/15
for the Minister’s Zoning Order – Airport lands;
-
mid-bock crossing and major
collector road issues in the Hwy 404 North (Employment) district;
-
housing, community infrastructure
and cultural heritage issues;
-
urban design and sustainable
development issues; and
-
transportation and implementation
issues.
The Committee viewed a map outlining properties in Markham located in
the current O. Reg for the Minister’s Zoning Order for the airport. Staff were
requested to provide copies of the map outlining properties contained in the
new O. Reg 247/15 to the Committee members.
Staff responded to questions and clarified wording regarding affordable
housing, school sites, evaluating land severances for heritage properties,
public art, and private outdoor amenity spaces.
Staff explained that the intent of having further discussions with the
appellants, on a without prejudice basis, is to find the middle ground, in
terms of agreeable text and mapping changes, in order to avoid OMB hearings.
The proposed modifications to the text and mapping recommended to the Ontario
Municipal Board for approval are not intended to weaken the policy framework of
the 2014 Official Plan adopted by Council.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
1) That the report entitled “2014 City of Markham Official
Plan, Part I – Proposed Further Modifications Recommended for Approval by the Ontario
Municipal Board” dated April 11, 2016, be received; and,
2) That the proposed modifications to the 2014 City of Markham
Official Plan – Part 1, as outlined in Appendix ‘A’ of the report entitled “2014
City of Markham Official Plan, Part I – Proposed Further Modifications
Recommended for Approval by the Ontario Municipal Board” dated April, 2016, be endorsed, and
forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval; and further,
3) That staff and legal counsel be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION BY
MARIANI’S OF UNIONVILLE LTD.
TO PERMIT
VINYL SIDING AND ALUMINUM
CLADDING
188 MAIN STREET
UNIONVILLE HERITAGE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
FILE NO. HE 14 119143 (16.11)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services explained that this
item was previously deferred by the Committee, pending a staff presentation on
Heritage Policies, which was recently held. This application is now being
brought forward for consideration. The subject retail store on Main Street
Unionville originally had wood siding, which was covered with vinyl and
aluminum cladding on May 28, 2014, contrary to approved heritage policies in
the Unionville Heritage Conservation District Plan. Staff are recommending a
compromise that the claddings be removed, with a five-year timeframe to comply.
Mr. Mariani, applicant, made a deputation and agreed to replace the
cladding material, but requested additional time to comply.
The Committee discussed the timing and cost. Staff explained the
District Plan, and grandfathering improvements, and confirmed that the City
offers commercial facade improvement grants for qualified projects.
A Motion to extend the time
frame for compliance to 7.5 years, was lost.
Moved by: Councillor Valerie
Burke
1) That the
deputation by Mr. Mariani, applicant for Heritage
Permit Application by Mariani’s of Unionville Ltd., 188 Main Street,
Unionville, be received; and,
2) That the report titled “Heritage Permit Application by
Mariani’s of Unionville Ltd. to Permit Vinyl and Aluminum Cladding, 188 Main
Street, Unionville Heritage Conservation District, File No. HE 14 119143”, be
received; and,
3) That within a five (5) year time span beginning March 29,
2016, the owner be required to remove all modern cladding materials and restore
the original wood siding and trim on the heritage building at 188 Main Street
if the original wood siding remains in place and is in restorable condition;
and,
4) That in the event the original wood siding does not remain
under existing modern cladding or is in
poor condition, subject to the agreement of Heritage Section staff, the owner
be required to install replica wood siding based on historic photographic
evidence; and,
5)** That the owner be required to submit a
letter of undertaking to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the
Commissioner of Development Services to confirm his agreement to carry out this
work within the specified time frame; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
** Amended by Council on April 19, 2016, to amend Clause 5 as follows:
add the
words "...by September 1, 2016...", after the words "...submit a
letter of undertaking..."
9. CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (CPAC) MINUTES
- February 18, 2016 (16.34)
Minutes Memo
Alan Brown, Director of
Engineering, explained the request from CPAC to transition their annual Markham
Cycling Day event to Corporate Event status, as it has grown beyond the ability
of CPAC and the Engineering Department to organize and sponsor. The Corporate
Communications Department has agreed to take over the event, with the
assistance of CPAC volunteers. The Committee discussed Celebrate Markham
criteria, and directed staff to review the qualifications of this event for
funding starting in 2017.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee (CPAC) meeting held February 18, 2016, be received for information
purposes; and,
2)** That the following recommendation from the
February 18, 2016 Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) be endorsed:
“That the
memo entitled “Markham Cycling Day as a Corporate Event” be received; and,
CPAC
approves the recommendations in the memo to transition Markham Cycling Day to
Corporate Event status; and,
Funding of $10,000 from the 2016
approved CPAC budget (Account #083-6900-16039-005) be allocated for the 2016
Markham Cycling Day event; and,
CPAC’s
recommendation on this matter shall be brought forth at a Council meeting for
final approval.”
** Amended
by Council on April 19, 2016, to amend Clause 2 as follows:
replace
the word “endorsed” with “received”.
10. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR
MARKHAM’S PARTICIPATION IN THE
CANADIAN TRADE MISSION TO
HONG KONG AND SHENZHEN, MAY
16-20
FOR “BELT AND ROAD” SUMMIT
AND ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
(10.16)
Report
Sandra Tam, Senior Business Development Officer,
provided an overview of the trade mission to Hong Kong and Shenzhen, and the
request for Markham’s participation. This mission is included in the current
approved budget.
Committee members spoke in support of the mission and
noted the number and caliber of the delegates participating, the purpose of the
mission, and the opportunity for Markham. Staff explained the “Belt and Road”
summit. Regional Councillor Jim Jones indicated an interest in attending the
mission, as it deals with transportation matters.
The Committee discussed the Economic Development budget
with respect to 2016 missions, and requested an update regarding mission
funding at the next DSC meeting.
The Committee questioned what Economic Development does
to promote Markham’s high standards with respect to green sustainability,
climate change, and human rights issues. Staff outlined Markham’s endorsement
of these policies. The Committee also discussed building a cultural link with
Markham citizens living in foreign countries.
The previous suggestion of forming an Economic
Development Sub-committee was raised. Staff recommend that interested Committee
members meet with staff on a regular, informal basis, similar to the Land, Building,
and Parks group out of General Committee, and that the Chair of Economic
Development work with staff to invite interested members.
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the Report dated entitled “Request
for Approval for Markham’s Participation in the Canadian Trade Mission to Hong
Kong and Shenzhen, May 16-20 for “Belt and Road” Summit and Additional
Programs” be received; and,
2)** That the City of Markham be represented by
one Senior Business Development Officer; and,
3) That the total cost of the mission not
exceed $4,820.00 and be expensed from within the 2016 Business Travel account
610-998-5201; and,
4) That Regional Councillor
Jim Jones be authorized to attend the Trade Mission, with a funding source to
be determined by the Treasurer in an amount not to exceed $4,820.00; and,
5) That staff report back on Economic Development’s initiatives to promote
Markham’s high standards with respect to green sustainability, climate change,
and human rights issues; and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
** Amended by Council on April 19, 2016, to
amend Clause 2 as follows:
-
Identify Sandra Tam as the Senior Business Development Officer.
11. CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CPAC)
2015 REVIEW/2016 BUSINESS PLAN (6.3)
Presentation
Dave Rawcliffe, Chair, and Peter Miasek, Vice-Chair,
of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) gave a presentation
entitled “Cycling and
Pedestrian Advisory Committee 2015 Review/2016 Business Plan”.
Elisabeth Tan, a member of the Committee, was also in attendance.
The Committee discussed: providing electronic
promotional notices for distribution by Council members; cycling education
classes; making a presentation to the Accessibility Advisory Committee;
promotion of cycling to school students to reduce traffic congestion; and,
developing standards to separate bike paths from road traffic. It was requested that
permitting bicycles on sidewalks, be revisited.
Markham Cycling Day has been set for September 25,
2016, at the Civic Centre, and discussions included elevating the event to a corporate event.
The Committee congratulated CPAC on their work and
their achievements.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the presentation
provided by Dave Rawcliffe, Chair, and Peter Miasek, Vice-Chair of CPAC, entitled “Cycling
and Pedestrian Advisory Committee 2015 Review/2016 Business Plan” be received;
and,
2) That the CPAC 2016
Business Plan be endorsed; and,
3) That staff and CPAC be directed to review the utilization of sidewalls for
cycling on Regional and City roads, where feasible, and to review the standards
for future sidewalk installations as multi-use pathways; and further,
4) That staff be authorized
and directed to all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. NEW BUSINESS
AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
FLOOD CONTROL PROGRAM
PRESENTATION
STORMWATER FEES
EXTRACT: APRIL 7, 2016 (5.5)
Extract
The Committee agreed to New Business regarding the Agricultural
Advisory Committee.
The Committee was provided with an extract from the Agricultural
Advisory Committee dated April 7, 2016, regarding the Flood Control Program.
Kim Empringham made a deputation on behalf of the Agricultural Advisory
Committee regarding concerns that farm owners were not aware that stormwater
fees would apply to agricultural lands. The Committee discussed issues relating
to stormwater fees for non-residential farmlands and directed that staff review
this matter.
It was suggested that the fees be deferred in the tax bills until this
matter has been resolved; however, staff advised that this matter had been
publicized and discussed extensively at the time of implementation, and that
staff can report back to General Committee expeditiously.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That the deputation and written
comments by Kim Empringham on behalf of the Agricultural Advisory Committee
regarding stormwater fees, be received; and,
2) That staff be directed to
review the stormwater charges for non-residential farmlands and report back to
General Committee as soon as possible.
CARRIED
13. NEW BUSINESS
GRAFFITI ON UTILITY BOXES
(2.16)
It was also requested that an easier reporting system be developed so
that the public could easily report such instances without having to provide full
personal information.
Seconded by: Councillor Valerie Burke
1) That staff be directed to
approach utility companies about wrapping utility boxes, going forward; and,
2) That an easier reporting
system be developed so that the public could easily report such instances
without having to provide full personal information; and further,
3) That the Public
Realm Committee be advised of the graffiti situation.
CARRIED
14. NEW BUSINESS
LARGE URBAN MAYORS CAUCUS OF
ONTARIO (11.12)
Mayor Frank Scarpitti advised of his appointment to the Large Urban
Mayors Caucus of Ontario (LUMCO) and requested approval for attendance at a
conference in Ottawa, and funding for two nights’ accommodation. A memo to
outline a more comprehensive request for related functions will be brought
forward to the Committee.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
That Mayor Frank Scarpitti be authorized to attend the Large Urban
Mayors Caucus of Ontario (LUMCO) conference in Ottawa, with funding for two nights’
accommodation.
CARRIED
15. IN-CAMERA MATTERS (8.0)
Development Services
Committee did not resolve into an in-camera session.
That
the April 11, 2016 Development Services Committee in-camera agenda be referred
directly to the April 19, 2016 Council meeting:
(1) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION,
INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY
OR LOCAL BOARD - 160 SHERWOOD FOREST DRIVE (WARD 4) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 12:40 PM.
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