DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
OCTOBER 23, 2012,
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones Chair: Councillor Carolina
Moretti
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alex Chiu
Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Gord
Landon
Vice-Chair:
Councillor Alan Ho
PART A & B
Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor Alex Chiu
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Trinela Cane, Commissioner of
Corporate Services
Ron Blake, Manager, West District
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering
Geoff Day, Senior Planner
Dennis Flaherty, Director
Communications and Community Relations
Stephen Huycke, Acting City Clerk
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District
Joel Lustig, Treasurer
Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
Lisa Riegel, Assistant City
Solicitor
Gary Sellars, Senior Planner
Sepideh Majdi, Senior Development
Engineer
Don Taylor, Manager, Executive
Operations
Andrea Wilson-Peebles, Assistant
City Solicitor
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development
Services Committee convened at the hour of 9:08 a.m. in the Council Chamber
with Regional Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. The Committee recessed from 2:20 to 2:57 p.m.
Councillor Howard Shore introduced New Business for
the in-camera session under Section 239 (b) of the Municipal
Act, relating to personal matters about an identifiable
individual.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Agenda Item
#10, the Report on Incoming Planning Applications with respect to 26 Colbourne
Street, by nature
of owning the subject property, and did not take part in the discussion
of or vote on the question of the approval of this matter.
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Agenda Item
#11, the Thornhill Innovation Centre, by nature of family members owning a business in
the area, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the
question of the approval of this matter.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- October 9, 2012, Part A and B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A and B, held
October 9,
2012, be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- October 10, 2012 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Heritage
Markham Committee meeting held October 10, 2012, be received for information
purposes.
CARRIED
3. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 16, 2012
- June 20, 2012 (16.39)
May
16 June
20
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Main
Street Markham Committee meeting held May 16, 2012 and
June 20, 2012, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
4. ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE
OF PLANS OF SUBDIVISION
REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS
65R-30174 PARTS 3 TO 8
65M-4065, 65M-3755, 65M-3756,
65M-3680, 65R-25070
PARTS 1TO14, 65M-3687,
65R-25717 PARTS 1 & 2
65R-20419 PART 2, 65R-30859
PART 2 65R-30701 PART 3
65R-30858 PART 7, 9 & 10,
65M-3840, 65R-27775 PART 6
65R-27811 PART 1, 65M-4013,
65M-4216, 65R-19766 PART 2
65R-30752 PARTS 2, 4, 5, 7,
& 14, 65M-4096, 65M-4054, 65M-4050
65M-4026, 65M-3530, 65M-3740,
65M-3741, 65M-3928, 65M-4012
65M-4074, 65M-3977 AND
65M-3978 (10.7)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report entitled “Acceptance for Maintenance of
Plans of Subdivision” Registered Plan Numbers 65R-30174 Parts 3 to 8, 65M-4065,
65M-3755, 65M-3756, 65M-3680, 65R-25070 Parts 1to14, 65M-3687, 65R-25717 Parts
1 & 2, 65R-20419 Part 2, 65R-30859 Part 2, 65R-30701 Part 3, 65R-30858 Part
7, 9 & 10, 65M-3840, 65R-27775 Part 6, 65R-27811 Part 1, 65M-4013,
65M-4216, 65R-19766 Part 2, 65R-30752 Parts 2, 4, 5, 7, & 14, 65M-4096,
65M-4054, 65M-4050, 65M-4026, 65M-3530, 65M-3740, 65M-3741, 65M-3928, 65M-4012,
65M-4074, 65M-3977 and 65M-3978 be received; and,
2) That the municipal services in Subdivision Registered Plan
numbers 65R-30174 Parts 3 to 8, 65M-4065, 65M-3755, 65M-3756, 65M-3680,
65R-25070 Parts 1to14, 65M-3687, 65R-25717 Parts 1 & 2, 65R-20419 Part 2,
65R-30859 Part 2, 65R-30701 Part 3, 65R-30858 Part 7, 9 & 10, 65M-3840, 65R-27775
Part 6, 65R-27811 Part 1, 65M-4013, 65M-4216, 65R-19766 Part 2, 65R-30752 Parts
2, 4, 5, 7, & 14, 65M-4096, 65M-4054, 65M-4050, 65M-4026, 65M-3530,
65M-3740, 65M-3741, 65M-3928, 65M-4012, 65M-4074, 65M-3977 and 65M-3978 be
Accepted for Maintenance; and,
3) That by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these
subdivisions and to establish each of the roads within the residential
subdivisions as a public highway of the City of Markham; and,
4) That the Community Services Commission accepts the
responsibility for operating and maintaining the infrastructure within the
subdivisions as part of the City’s system; and,
5) That the Acceptance for Maintenance Period commence August
1, 2012; and,
6) That acceptance of the subdivisions to be taken into
consideration in future operation budgets; and,
7) That the by-law to amend schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law
#106-71, by including compulsory stops to the indicated streets, be approved;
and,
8) That the by-law 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 approved; and,
9) That the by-law to amend schedule ‘F’ of the speed by-law
#105-71, by including a maximum speed of 50 kilometers per hour for the streets
indicated, be approved; and,
10) That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘C’ of
the Parking of Vehicles By-law #2005-188, by including prohibited parking on
the streets indicated, be approved; and,
11) 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 guarantee periods have been completed; and further,
12) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
5. PRELIMINARY REPORT
KRASHNIK INVESTMENTS LTD.
9833 AND 9855 HIGHWAY 48
REZONING AND SITE PLAN
APPLICATIONS
TO PERMIT COMMERCIAL AND
RETAIL USES
AND TO ADD A NEW BUILDING
(ZA 06 128721 & SC 12
122162) (10.5, 10.6)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Krashnik
Investments Ltd., 9833 and 9855 Highway 48, Rezoning and site plan applications
to permit commercial and retail uses and to add a new building, File Nos: ZA 06
128721 & SC 12 122162”, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the rezoning
applications (ZA 06 128721) submitted by Krashnik Investments Ltd.; and
further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
6. PRELIMINARY REPORT
FOREST HILL HOMES (CORNELL
ROUGE) LTD.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS TO
PERMIT
MEDIUM DENSITY HOUSING AND
OPEN SPACE
SOUTH OF RUSTLE WOODS AVE.
WEST OF CORNELL ROUGE BLVD.
(ZA.12-111705 AND SC.12-111705)
(10.5, 10.6)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report dated October 23, 2012, entitled
“Preliminary Report, Forest Hill Homes (Cornell Rouge) Ltd., Zoning By-law
Amendment and Site Plan Applications to permit Medium Density housing and Open
Space, South of Rustle Woods Ave., west of Cornell Rouge Blvd., File Numbers: ZA.12-111705 and SC.12-111705,” be received;
and,
2) That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public
Meeting to consider the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application; and
further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
7. PRELIMINARY REPORT
UPPER UNIONVILLE INC.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT BLOCK 992,
PLAN 19TM – 10003
NORTHEAST CORNER OF 16TH
AVENUE AND KENNEDY ROAD
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL
PLAN/SECONDARY PLAN
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
AND
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
(OP/ZA/SU 12 110185) (10.3,
10.5, 10.7)
Report
1) That the report entitled “Preliminary Report, Upper
Unionville Inc., Future Development Block 992, Plan 19TM – 10003, Northeast corner of 16th
Avenue and Kennedy Road, Applications for Official Plan/Secondary Plan
and Zoning By-law amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision, File No.: SU 12 110185, dated October
23, 2012”, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be
held to consider the applications submitted by Upper Unionville Inc. for Official Plan/Secondary Plan
and Zoning By-law amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision, for lands at the northeast corner
of 16th Avenue and Kennedy Road: and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. PRELIMINARY REPORT
UPPER UNIONVILLE INC.
SCHOOL BLOCK 593 AND LOTS 259
TO 264, INCLUSIVE, PLAN 65M- 4325
NORTH OF WILFRED MURISON
AVENUE, WEST OF THE BRIDLE WALK
APPLICATION FOR DRAFT PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
(SU 10 118874) (10.7)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report entitled “Preliminary Report, Upper
Unionville Inc., School Block 593 and Lots 259 to 264, inclusive, Plan 65M-
4325, North of Wilfred Murison Avenue, west of The Bridle Walk, Application for Draft Plan
of Subdivision Approval, File
No.: SU 10 118874, dated October 23, 2012”, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be
held to consider the application submitted by Upper Unionville Inc. for Draft Plan of Subdivision
Approval, for lands north
of Wilfred Murison Avenue, west of The Bridle Walk; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. INFORMATION REPORT
APPLICATION FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
& NEW SECONDARY PLAN FOR
THE
BUTTONVILLE AIRPORT
REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
2833 16TH AVENUE,
MARKHAM
CONC 3 PT LOTS 13-15
(OP 11 115381) (10.3, 10.4)
Report
The Committee noted outstanding issues to be addressed.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report dated October 23, 2012,
titled, “Information Report: Application for Official Plan Amendment and New
Secondary Plan for the Buttonville Airport Redevelopment Proposal, 2833 16th
Avenue, CONC 3 PT LOTS 13-15 (OP 11 115381)”, be received.
CARRIED
10. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 14,
2012 TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 (10.0)
Report
T. Roberge, ext. 2142
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Agenda Item
#10, the Report on Incoming Planning Applications with respect to 26 Colbourne
Street, by nature
of owning the subject property, and did not take part in the discussion
of or vote on the question of the approval of this matter.
Staff confirmed that approval of the Ruland site plan
would not be delegated to staff.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That Committee receive
the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of
"July 14, 2012 to September 1, 2012" 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
11. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
LAND USE PLANNING REPORT:
THE THORNHILL INNOVATION
CENTRE
(CITY OF MARKHAM)
(FORMERLY: THORNHILL AREA
REVITALIZATION STUDY)
(PR 11 127722) (10.0)
Report Working
Group Report
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Agenda Item
#11, the Thornhill Innovation Centre, by nature of family members owning a business in
the area, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the
question of the approval of this matter.
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
introduced this matter. Nick McDonald of Meridian Planning Consultants Inc., was
in attendance.
Ron Blake, Manager, West District, gave
a brief overview of the Thornhill Revitalization Study and the concerns identified by the Working
Group relating to: development of the former Canac Kitchens site; auto body
shops; and improving the aesthetics of the neighbourhood. The consultants’
recommendations were briefly outlined. The objective is to address land use
compatibilities within an overall framework of employment use in the area. A Public
Meeting will be held in the next few months.
Councillor Howard Shore presented the Thornlea
Revitalization Study Report of the Working Group dated October 23, 2012.
Councillor Shore noted the efforts of the Working Group and thanked the
community and staff.
The Committee discussed transit improvements with
Metrolinx and the former Canac Kitchen site, and requested notification of
non-statutory as well as statutory community meetings.
Alena Gotz, representing the Aileen-Willowbrook Ratepayers Association
spoke in support of the Work Group Report and in opposition to the staff report
with respect to health concerns from industrial uses and autobody shops. The
Committee clarified that further community consultation will occur prior to any
decision being made by Council.
Moved by: Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1)
That the
deputation by Alena Gotz, representing the Aileen-Willowbrook Ratepayers
Association, with comments regarding the Thornhill Innovation Centre (City of
Markham) (formerly: Thornhill Area Revitalization Study) be received; and,
2) That the report entitled: “Recommendation Report: Land Use Planning Report: The Thornhill
Innovation Centre (City of Markham) (formerly: Thornhill Area Revitalization
Study) File PR 11 127722” and the Thornlea
Revitalization Study Report of the Working Group dated October 23, 2012,
be received; and,
3) That a public information meeting be scheduled, to present
the recommendations of the Land Use Planning Report: The Thornhill Innovation
Centre (City of Markham); and further,
4) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
MILLIKEN DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
AND MON SHEONG FOUNDATION
PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN
AMENDMENT
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT
A CHANGE IN THE HEIGHT AND
DENSITY PERMISSIONS
FOR FOUR SENIORS’ BUILDINGS AT
31, 67 & 73 OLD KENNEDY
ROAD
AND 4550 & 4576 STEELES
AVENUE EAST
(OP/ZA 11 124399) (10.3, 10.5)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services introduced
this matter, providing a brief background of the proposal.
Eldon Theodore of MHBC Planning Limited, introduced
the proponents and consultants in attendance, and gave a brief overview
presentation. Mr. Theodore advised that since the May, 2012 Public Meeting,
numerous meetings with staff and the public have been held to address the
issues, and he expressed appreciation to staff for their hard work and
assistance.
Lance Gao, adjacent property owner, made a deputation to
discuss the potential development of his property in conjunction with the
subject property. The Committee received correspondence from Mr. Gao’s solicitor,
Goodmans, in this regard. Staff clarified identification of the subject lands
with respect to the solicitor’s letter.
Pat Dimilta spoke in support of the application and discussed
the Miller Avenue extension. Mr. Dimilta suggested a comprehensive development plan
for the area would be beneficial. Staff advised of the status of the
Environmental Assessment Study for the Miller Avenue Extension, anticipated to
be completed, and the final alignment determined, in 2013.
The Committee requested a review of emergency measures.
Mr. Theodore and the project architect responded, outlining Ontario Building
Code standards and the safety and emergency measures incorporated into the plan.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
1)
That the correspondence
from Goodmans, representing 2163321 Ontario Inc. with comments regarding the
proposal by Milliken Development Corporation and Mon Sheong Foundation, be
received; and,
2)
That the
deputations by Lance Gao and Pat Dimilta with comments regarding the proposal
by Milliken Development Corporation and Mon Sheong Foundation, be received;
and,
3) That the staff report
titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Milliken Development Corporation and Mon Sheong
Foundation, Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to
permit a change in the height and density permissions and performance standards
for four seniors’ buildings at 31, 67 & 73 old Kennedy Road and 4550 &
4576 Steeles Avenue”, be received; and,
4) That the record of the
Public Meeting held on May 22, 2012 with respect to the proposed amendments to
the Official Plan and Zoning By-law be received; and,
5) That the application
submitted by Milliken Development Corporation and Mon Sheong Foundation to
amend the Official Plan, be approved, and the draft Official Plan amendment
attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
6) That the application
submitted by Milliken Development Corporation to amend the Zoning By-law
177-96, as amended, be approved, and the draft By-law attached as Appendix ‘B’,
be finalized and enacted without further notice; and further,
7) That Staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
CONTROL APPROVAL
GTA CENTRE L.P. ON BEHALF OF
THE REMINGTON GROUP
PROPOSED MARKHAM SPORTS,
ENTERTAINMENT
AND CULTURAL CENTRE
EAST SIDE OF TRIBUTARY 4,
SOUTH OF ENTERPRISE BOULEVARD
311 ENTERPRISE BOULEVARD
MARKHAM CENTRE
(SC 12 124727) (10.6)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner
of Development Services gave an overview of the private site plan application
on behalf of the land owner, the Remington Group. Staff are recommending DSC
endorse the application and impose numerous conditions to ensure all
requirements of the City and agencies are met, and there are still many issues
to be addressed before the overall project proceeds. The Site Plan Agreement,
final Site Plan Approval and Hold removal will not occur until Council is
satisfied with the funding model and all conditions are met. Although public
consultation is not required for site plans, many public consultation opportunities
are being provided, including a Public Information Meeting on October 24
regarding the site plan.
The development consists of two approval steams: the
site plan is being processed in the usual manner, and the funding model is a
separate issue and will be dealt with separately.
The Committee considered the sequence of the report
and the Public Information Meeting, and agreed to proceed with the
presentations relating to the application at this time, and to defer the report to the
next Development Services Committee on November 6, 2012.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the
presentations and Recommendation Report
titled “Application for Site Plan Control Approval, GTA Centre L.P. on behalf
of The Remington Group” be deferred for two weeks.
LOST
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
That the presentations
and deputations regarding the Application for Site Plan Control Approval, GTA
Centre L.P. on behalf of The Remington Group be heard at this time.
CARRIED
The Committee questioned potential liabilities if the
application is not approved, with respect to the expenditures of the applicant.
Staff advised that it is any applicants’ prerogative, and there are normal appeal
risks.
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central District, gave a presentation of the
Markham Sports, Entertainment and Cultural Centre complex within the context of
Markham Centre, and responded to questions regarding the road network and the
linear park. Mr. Kendall confirmed that road and transit infrastructure
improvements are not required because of the arena, rather they are required
for the overall Markham Centre plan.
Randy Peddigrew of the Remington Group and consultants
were in attendance to give presentations.
Sheldon Levitt, Quadrangle Architects, delivered a PowerPoint
presentation outlining the Design Master Plan in Markham Centre and how the
Markham Sports, Entertainment & Cultural Centre integrates within the plan.
Mr. Levitt reviewed the evolution of the community over the past few years and
the unique opportunity of the proposed arena to create a Downtown Markham and
gain the transit and benefits of a high density community. The presentation
included the transit hub, MSECC site, and the various components of Markham
Centre.
The position of the building on the site, the alignment of Enterprise
Boulevard, and the grade separation over the GO tracks, were discussed. Mr.
Levitt and City staff agreed to meet with Regional Councillor Jim Jones and
representatives of Adamson Architects to review the details.
Greg Alexander of BBB Architects, considers the MSECC
as a landmark destination point and an anchor for Downtown Markham. Mr.
Alexander’s presentation highlighted FLAP & LEED sustainability features,
architectural features, and details such as entrances, streetscapes, loading
bays, floor plan levels, elevation views, opening day and future grading, road,
and parking plans.
The Committee discussed the grade differential and
overpass details; draping options for smaller venues; slope of the ceiling; amenities
relating to community use; accessibility issues including the depiction of
disabled persons in renderings and additional women’s washroom facilities; the
possibility of using the European automatic waste collection system; discouraging
festival lighting as a FLAP measure; three-stream waste management; and making
the venue attractive for event promoters. Mr. Alexander confirmed that Markham
District Energy services will be used.
Sharon Sterling of Genivar gave a presentation providing transportation
and parking overview.
Ms. Sterling advised that joint parking with Metrolinx
is being arranged and other options for supplementary parking have been added. The presentation outlined the Opening Day summary
requirements for roadways, transit, parking facilities, pedestrian and cycling
facilities, and traffic management plan. Discussions included the modal split
and the base required parking that will accommodate maximum capacity events.
Ms. Sterling reviewed the current and future ramps
from Highway 407 to Warden Avenue and Kennedy Road, measures to manage queuing space, minimize
disruption to existing traffic, and strategically locating parking lots for
minimal traffic congestion and ease of access. Discussions included paid
parking options, signage to direct people to available parking, a walkway from
the south parking lot to the arena, a potential Parking Authority, negotiating
special transit fares, and train and bus parking locations.
Three parking demand options were reviewed for: high
transit levels (56%) 4,400 spaces; medium (40%) 6,000 spaces; and low (23%)
7,500 spaces. More than 7500 spaces are available in the immediate area. The
Committee considered that a higher ratio of parking spaces may be needed.
The Committee
recessed from 2:20 p.m. to 2:57 p.m.
Annette Cacorovski questioned the number of event busses and transit
that would be required to service events. It was suggested the Genivar consultant
could respond at the Public Meeting.
Donna Bush questioned the liability of costs incurred by the applicant to
date, and enquired regarding the total cost to the City to date for studies and
other costs. In response to a question regarding the shuttle bus system, staff
confirmed that such operations are legal.
Karen Rea had several questions that were addressed by staff or will be
directed to the consultants at the Public Meeting, relating to: getting to your
car if have to leave early or arrive late when using the shuttle service;
responsibility for ramp improvement costs and the roads directly associated
with arena; updating the secondary plan; potential of a casino; and the
priority of establishing a financial agreement before the applicant incurs the
expense of site plan approval.
Lawrence Pullen, a member of the Seton Group, provided comments
regarding private enterprise supported by taxpayers and also commented on
gridlock, creating good jobs, the lack of starter homes in Markham, and that
the arena viability is dependent on obtaining an NHL team.
Moved by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
1)
That the deputations by Annette
Cacorovski, Donna Bush, Karen Rea and Lawrence Pullen with comments regarding
the Application for Site Plan Control Approval, GTA Centre L.P. on behalf of
The Remington Group, be received; and
2) That the Recommendation Report titled “Application for Site
Plan Control Approval, GTA Centre L.P. on behalf of The Remington Group” be deferred for two weeks.
CARRIED
14. COMMUNICATIONS (6.0)
Letter
Moved by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by: Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
That the communication received from Mike Gannon dated October 19,
2012, providing comments regarding the Application for Site Plan Control
Approval, Markham Sports, Entertainment and Cultural Centre, be received.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
15. MEMO FROM REGIONAL COUNCILLOR JIM JONES
MOTION FOR RELEASE OF REPORTS
REGARDING THE
GTA (MARKHAM) SPORTS,
ENTERTAINMENT
AND CULTURAL CENTRE (6.0)
Info
This matter was referred from the October 22, 2012 General Committee
meeting.
Moved by: Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
That the Memo regarding release of reports regarding
the GTA (Markham) Sports, Entertainment and Cultural Centre, be referred
in-camera.
CARRIED
16. IN-CAMERA MATTER (8.0)
Councillor Howard Shore introduced New Business for
the in-camera session under Section 239 (b) of the Municipal
Act, relating to personal matters about an identifiable
individual.
Moved by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by: Councillor Howard Shore
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (e) (b) of
the Municipal Act, Development Services
Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following
confidential matter:
1) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before
administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.
2) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before
administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.
3) Personal matters about an
identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
Moved by: Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
That the Development Services Committee rise from
in-camera session (4:38 p.m.) and report out.
CARRIED
17. MEMO FROM REGIONAL COUNCILLOR JIM JONES
MOTION FOR RELEASE OF REPORTS
REGARDING THE
GTA (MARKHAM) SPORTS,
ENTERTAINMENT
AND CULTURAL CENTRE (6.0)
Info
Moved by: Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by: Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1) That staff be authorized
to place the following motion on a Council agenda for consideration:
2) That Council Members be
granted access to the confidential consultants’ reports for the Markham Sports,
Entertainment and Cultural Centre, through the Legal Department, under
controlled circumstances in accordance with the City Solicitors’s
recommendations.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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