JUNE
8, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 17
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair:
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon
PART A
Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Canada Room
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative
Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development
Manager
L. Mele, Traffic Demand Management
(TDM) Coordinator
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:04 AM in the Canada Room with Councillor J. Webster in
the Chair. Regional Councillor G. Landon
assumed the Chair for Transportation items, Nos.5 to 8.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Carolina Moretti disclosed an interest with respect to Item
#2, as her son works for an owner of the property Fieldgate Homes, and did not
take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matter.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 25, 2010, Part A (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held May 25, 2010,
be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. UPPER
UNIONVILLE (10.0)
Presentation
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services advised
the Committee that this property is known as the Beckett Farm and that these
lands form part of the Berczy Village Secondary Plan. He pointed out that there is a requirement in
that Secondary Plan that prior to any approvals, the applicant must go through
a Community Design Plan exercise which is a detailed master plan for the
community. Mr. Baird indicated that in
the future there will be applications submitted for plans of subdivisions and
zoning amendments that will require statutory public meeting.
Mr. David Stewart, TACC Developments addressed the
Committee advising that they have submitted a Community Design Plan that is
currently being circulated.
Mr. Steven Wimmer, MBTW, delivered a PowerPoint
presentation regarding the proposed Community Design Plan for Upper Unionville.
The Committee inquired what the targeted modal split
is, how many more cars will this proposal generate and will the proposal
include affordable housing. Mr. Richard Pernicky,
Cole Engineering advised the Committee that they are aiming for a 20% modal
split. He also advised that they have
undertaken a detailed transportation study that concluded approximately 1,200
vehicle trips in the AM & PM peak hours.
Mr. Stewart indicated that it is premature at this point to provide
details with respect to affordable housing.
There was brief discussion with respect to opportunities
to promote sustainable initiatives such as providing residents with transit passes
for a year, providing rain barrels for new homebuyers and the use of cisterns.
The Committee inquired if the applicant would consider
incorporating renewable energy (sunlight, wind, geothermal heat) into this
proposal and whether the development will include pedestrian only streets. Mr. Stewart advised that they are open to any
sensible energy options. He also advised
that there are pedestrian oriented walkways but there are no pedestrian only
streets being proposed. There was brief
discussion regarding the possibility of community gardens.
The Committee inquired if the proposed commercial
development at the corner of 16th Avenue and Kennedy Road could be relocated
to one of the roundabouts within the subdivision. Mr. Wimmer advised that the proposed
commercial development is being proposed at an intersection that allows
exposure to the general population and is not only intended for the residents
within the community.
There was discussion with respect to the proposed
network and the potential of traffic infiltration. The Committee inquired if the applicant has
considered paying for shuttle bus service to the Centennial and Unionville GO
stations for residents within this development for the first year or two. Mr. Stewart advised that they have not
considered providing shuttle services to the GO stations as part of their
proposal.
The Committee discussed bicycle paths and the
importance of dedicated and safe pathways.
There was discussion regarding the location and slope
of the two stormwater management (SWM) ponds.
The Committee thanked the applicant for their
sensitivity to the cemetery, excising heritage house and Bur Oak tree. The Committee suggested that the applicant
consider the following:
·
Incorporating more sustainable
initiatives
·
Incorporating a statue of William
Berczy into the development
·
Adding more roundabouts
·
Providing significant plantings of
Bur Oak trees throughout the development as part of the Town’s Trees for
Tomorrow program
·
Have discussions with the school
boards to consider the future change in demographics and what the future plans
will be for the school sites
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the presentation provided by Mr. Steven Wimmer,
MBTW regarding Upper Unionville, be received.
CARRIED
3. BRIDLEPATH (BULLOCK)
DEVELOPMENTS INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
FOR A PROPOSED
1-STOREY INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL
BUILDING AT
162 BULLOCK DRIVE
(OP 10-114631, ZA 08-119614) (10.3, 10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the report entitled “Bridlepath (Bullock) Developments
Inc., Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for
a proposed 1-storey industrial/commercial building at 162 Bullock Drive, File
Numbers: OP 10-114631, ZA 08-119614”, dated June 8, 2010 be received;
and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the Official Plan
Amendment (OP 10-114631) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 09 120930)
applications submitted by Bridlepath (Bullock) Developments Inc.; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
4. DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
CREDIT REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION -
JADE KENNEDY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (7.11)
Report 1
Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering advised the
Committee that there have been two meetings with the South Unionville Trustee
Group, Jade Kennedy Development Corporation, legal department, finance
department and engineering department to try and resolve the outstanding issues
and summarized the outcome of those meetings.
Staff also advised that they will continue to work with the Trustee and
report back on the policy issue with respect to surplus funds. Staff are recommending that the staff
recommendation be approved as originally written.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That the following recommendation
referred from the May 25, 2010 Council meeting be approved:
“That Council authorize Area Specific
Development Charge credits and reimbursement not exceeding $3,362,338.94 to
Jade Kennedy Development Corporation for the cost of land acquisition and
construction of a storm water management facility.”
CARRIED
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Note: At
the June 22, 2010 Council meeting, Council consented not to adopt the above
recommendation from the June 8, 2010 Development Services Committee meeting;
instead, the following resolution was adopted:
"1) That the memo dated June 22, 2010 from the
Commissioners of Development Services and Corporate Services providing background
information with respect to the proposed revised recommendation be received;
and,
2) That Council authorize credits and
reimbursement to Jade Kennedy Development Corporation not exceeding
$3,362,338.94 as follows:
a. Area Specific development Charge credits and
reimbursement not exceeding $2,676,268.94 for the construction cost of a storm
water management facility, and
b. Parkland Cash-in-Lieu credits and/or Area
Specific Development Charge credits and reimbursement not exceeding
$686,070.00, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and
the Commissioner of Development Services in respect of the storm water
management facility lands."
5. MARKHAM TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC PLAN
PARKING MANAGEMENT STRATEGY (5.10)
Presentation
Mr. Brian
Hollingworth, Director, IBI Group delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding
the draft Parking Management Strategy.
The Committee
inquired whether the Business Improvement Area’s (BIA) were included with their
outreach program. It was confirmed that
the BIA’s were removed from the outreach program.
There was
discussion regarding the various technologies available to integrate pay
parking systems.
Ms. Tracy
MacKinnon, Unionville BIA addressed the Committee with respect to paid parking
on Main Street Unionville confirming that the Unionville BIA does not support
paid parking.
The Committee
stated their disappointment with the draft Parking Management Strategy given
that there are no innovative suggestions. There was considerable discussion
regarding whether or not a policy is required regarding paid parking throughout
the Town. The Committee discussed the
opportunity to partner with the private sector or other entities (such as GO
Transit) in Regional Centres and corridors.
The Committee
suggested that an education Workshop be scheduled during early July 2010 and
that staff map out a strategy and recommendations for discussions at that
Workshop.
Moved by Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the presentation provided by Mr. Brian
Hollingworth, Director, IBI Group regarding the Markham Transportation Strategic
Plan - Parking Management Strategy, be received; and,
2) That
an educational Workshop be scheduled in early July 2010.
CARRIED
6. CYCLING
AND PEDESTRIAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2010 BUSINESS PLAN (6.3)
Presentation
Mr. Lorenzo Mele, TDM Coordinator delivered a
PowerPoint presentation regarding the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
(CPAC) – 2010 Business Plan.
The Committee congratulated Mr. Mele and CPAC for
their excellent work.
The Committee suggested that CPAC consider using the
Canada Day event as an opportunity for their outreach program.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the presentation provided Mr. Lorenzo Mele, TDM
Coordinator regarding the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee - 2010
Business Plan, be received.
CARRIED
7. SPEED
LIMIT POLICY (5.12.2)
Presentation
Mr. Steven D. Kemp, Director, Traffic Management and
ITS Branch, Regional Municipality of York delivered a PowerPoint presentation
providing an update with respect to the proposed new speed limit policy
throughout the Region.
The Committee suggested that the Region consider the
following:
·
Enforcement is essential - should
implement and work with York Region Police
·
Ensure there is an educational
component included
·
Narrowing the size of lanes
The Committee suggested that staff review the proposed
changes in speed limits outlined in the presentation and report back to
Development Services Committee in September 2010.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
1) That
the presentation provided by Mr. Steven D. Kemp, Director, Traffic Management
and ITS Branch, Regional Municipality of York regarding the Speed Limit Policy,
be received; and,
2) That staff report back to Development
Services Committee in September 2010 with respect to the proposed changes in
speed limits.
CARRIED
8. AWARD
OF TENDER #044-T-10
WOODBINE BY-PASS CONSTRUCTION
PHASES 1A AND 3B (7.12.2)
Report
Attachment
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
1) That the report entitled “Award of Tender # 044-T-10
Woodbine Avenue By-pass Construction – Phases 1A and 3B” be received; and,
2) That the tender be awarded to Con-drain Company (1983) Ltd. in the total amount of $4,929,479.82,
inclusive of HST, subject to the receipt of funding, or other financial
arrangements to the satisfaction of the Town’s Chief Administrative Officer as
described in this report; and,
3) That a contingency amount of $492,947.98, inclusive of HST,
be established to cover any additional construction costs and that the Director
of Engineering be authorized to approve the expenditure of this contingency
amount up to the specified limit; and,
4) That staff be authorized to retain AECOM as preferred
supplier to provide construction inspection, contract administration services,
geotechnical material testing, and inspection of electrical works during
construction of the project to an upset limit of $188,133.89 inclusive of HST,
in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7 (1); and,
5) That a contingency amount of $18,723.84, inclusive of HST,
be established to cover any additional construction inspection, contract
administration costs, geotechnical material testing, inspection of electrical
works; and,
6) That staff be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to
Powerstream Ltd. in the amount of $111,936.00, inclusive of HST, for their pole
relocations along Phase 3B of the Woodbine Avenue By-pass; and,
7) That staff be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Rogers
Cable Communication Inc. in the amount of $24,207.48, inclusive of HST, for
their cable and fibre-optic cable relocations along Phases 1A and 3B of the
Woodbine Avenue By-pass; and,
8) That staff be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Bell
Canada in the amount of $87,208.32, inclusive of HST, for the cost of their
cable relocations along Phases 3B of the Woodbine Avenue By-pass; and,
9) That the internal engineering project management fee of 4%
be charged in accordance with the Tri-party Agreement and as estimated in this
report; and,
10) That the sidewalk and illumination
portions of the tender $203,752.26 and $310,589.77 respectively, inclusive of
HST, be funded from the Engineering Department’s Capital Accounts
#83-5350-10057-005, and # 83-5350-9301-005; and,
11) That the multi-use path portions
of the tender $213,986.34, inclusive of HST, be funded from the Engineering
Department’s Capital Accounts #83-5350-8114-005; and,
12) That the sanitary sewer portions
of the tender $108,661.81, inclusive of design, contract administration, and
construction costs and contingencies, inclusive of HST, be funded from the
Engineering Department’s 404 North Trunk Sanitary Sewer Account #83-5350-7346-005;
and,
13) That the Region of York be requested to
enter into an Operation and Maintenance agreement for a combined storm sewer
and outlet; and further,
14) That the risk assessment
related to the status of a stormwater management pond provided by the 404 North
Developers, property, permits, and utility relocations be acknowledged.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 12:30 PM.
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