APRIL
21, 2009 - 9:00 a.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 13
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong
Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik Transportation Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon
PART B
Report Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber
Attendance
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Councillor A. Chiu
Regrets
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J. Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
B. Karumanchery, Senior Development
Manager
V. Shuttleworth, Director of
Planning and Urban Design
A. Tari, Committee Clerk
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The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:04 AM in the Council Chambers with Councillor
J. Webster in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
Valentina Salvalaggio, Circulation Supervisor, Angus Glen Library, 20
years
Janice Horne, Information Services Assistant, Markham Village Library, 20
years
Donna Cooper, Clerk / Receptionist, Administration Centre, 10 years
Larry Lockway, Collection Development Strategist, Administration
Centre, 5 years
Jennifer Dias-Stevenson, Information Services Librarian, Markham Village
Library, 5 years
Verna Gilchrist, Circulation Supervisor, Milliken Mills Library, 5
years
Becky Godwin, Information Services Assistant, Milliken Mills Library, 5
years
Hosseini-Ara Moe, Director, Service Excellence, Administration Centre,
5 years
Margaret Macmillan, Branch Manager, Unionville Library, 5 years
Lana Miljkovic, Information Services Librarian, Milliken Mills Library,
3 years
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 7, 2009, Part B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held April 7,
2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- April 7, 2009 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held April 7, 2009, be confirmed.
CARRIED
4. HERITAGE
MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 11, 2009 (16.11)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on March 11,
2009, be
received.
CARRIED
5. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 18, 2009 (16.39)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held on March
18, 2009,
be received.
CARRIED
6. MARKHAM
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 11, 2009 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Markham Public Art Advisory Committee meeting
held on
March 11, 2009,
be received;
CARRIED
7. MARKHAM
CENTRE SUB-COMMITTEE MINUTES
- MARCH 10, 2009 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the
Markham Centre Sub-Committee meeting held on March 10,
2009, be
received.
CARRIED
8. MINUTES
- CORNELL ADVISORY GROUP
- January 19, 2009 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Cornell Advisory Group meeting held on January
19, 2009, be received.
CARRIED
9. NINTH
LINE DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
AND HUMBOLD PROPERTIES LTD.
NORTH OF CASTLEMORE AVENUE
SOUTH AND WEST OF DONALD
COUSENS PARKWAY
GREENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENTS
(ZA 08 127255) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1)
That the report entitled
“Preliminary Report, Ninth Line Developments Ltd. and Humbold Properties Ltd.,
North of Castlemore Avenue, south and west of Donald Cousens Parkway,
Greensborough Community, Application for zoning by-law amendments, File No.: ZA
08 127255”, dated April 21, 2009 be received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public
Meeting to consider the application for zoning by-law amendments; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. 2009
FIRST QUARTER UPDATE OF THE
STREET NAME RESERVE LIST (10.14)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That
Development Services Committee receive the updated street name reserve list for
the first quarter of 2009, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the April
21st, 2009 staff report.
CARRIED
11. H
AND W DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
EAST SIDE OF SOUTH TOWN CENTRE
BOULEVARD
BETWEEN CLEGG ROAD AND
CEDARLAND DRIVE
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO ADJUST THE DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
FOR A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
(ZA 08 106754) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the staff report dated April 21, 2009
titled “H and W Development Corporation, East side of South Town Centre
Boulevard between Clegg Road and Cedarland Drive, Application for zoning by-law
amendment to adjust the development
standards for a proposed residential development,” be received; and,
2) That a public meeting be held to consider the
zoning by-law amendment application (ZA 08 106754) once the applicant has
submitted detailed project plans addressing the issues outlined in the staff
report; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do
all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. ROUGE
RIVER WATERSHED
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE (10.0)
Report Appendix
A and B Appendix
D
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
summarized the report regarding the Rouge River Watershed Plan Implementation
Guide for the Committee.
The Committee inquired if this report conflicts with
what is proposed through the Rouge Park Task Implementation Force. Staff advised that they are not aware of any
conflicts between the two but some overlap does exist. The Committee suggested the following:
- That staff
outline in more detail the outstanding issues and priorities for
discussion at a future Development Services Committee meeting (Part A)
- Amend the
clause that references an MOU emphasizing the commitment
- Directly
advise the Rouge Park Alliance of such reports in future
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
1) That the
staff report entitled Rouge River Watershed Plan Implementation Guide be
received; and,
2) That this staff report be forwarded to the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority, Region of York and the Rouge Park as the Town’s
response to the Rouge River Watershed Implementation Guide; and,
3) That the Town continue to work with the TRCA and other
stakeholders on how best to meet the overall objectives of the Guide in the
context of respective roles, responsibilities and funding capabilities; and,
4) That staff report back regarding future capital and operational
costs associated with these guidelines as well as potential funding sources;
and,
5) That the Town pursue with the
TRCA the development of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) if deemed appropriate, to address roles responsibilities
and funding arrangements; and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do
all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. MAIN STREET RESIDENCE (UNIONVILLE) INC.
(“THE ROCKPORT GROUP”)
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS TO
PERMIT
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
RETIREMENT RESIDENCE
AT 34 MAIN STREET SOUTH,
UNIONVILLE.
MARKHAM CENTRE
(ZA 06 120486 & SC 08
128054) (10.5)
Report Attachment
Mr. Heinz Vogt, Partner, Stone Kohn McQuire Vogt
Architects presented the Committee with coloured renderings of the proposed
retirement residence and the landscape concept plan. He advised that they have spent significant
time on the façade treatment of the building to ensure it compliments the
existing Main Street Unionville Community, including stepping back the height
of the building and adding an entrance off Main Street.
Mr. Jack Winberg, Owner, Rockport Group, addressed the
Committee to offer suggestions to rectify two outstanding technical issues
related to the proposed retirement residence at 34
Main Street South Unionville. He advised the Committee that they have been
working with the School Board since December 2008 (as per recommended condition
of site plan) but have not finalized discussions to date. Mr. Winberg is suggesting that the site plan
condition 3 (c) be amended to include the following wording “or provide
alternate on-site management measures to the satisfaction of the Town.” He is also suggesting that staff
recommendations (7) and (8) also include easement for snowplowing (municipal
vehicles). Mr. Winberg indicated that
the building would achieve LEED certification and that they will continue to
work with Markham District Energy (MDE).
The Committee suggested amending site plan condition 3
(c) to include other alternative arrangements and that the site plan delegation
to the Director of Planning and Urban Design be deferred to May 19, 2009.
The Committee complimented the applicant with respect
to the building materials, massing and building heights. There was considerable discussion related to
sustainable development practices and the Committee requested that a more comprehensive
list of sustainable initiatives needs to be developed for this proposal. Mr. Winberg confirmed that he will provide a
more comprehensive list than outlined to date and that the development will
contain sufficient features to qualify for LEED status. The Committee recommended that a meeting be
set up with staff, representatives of MDE, the applicant and Ward Councillor to
further discuss having this development connected to Markham District Energy. The Committee suggested, if required, that a
meeting be scheduled with the Unionville Subcommittee to discuss any other
concerns related to the proposed retirement residence at 34
Main Street South, Unionville. The Committee wanted more clarification of
sustainability features and other issues outlined in the staff report before
granting site plan approval.
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
1) That the report dated April 21, 2009 titled “RECOMMENDATION
REPORT, Main Street Residence
(Unionville) Inc. (“The Rockport Group”). Zoning By-law Amendment and site plan
applications to permit the development of a retirement residence at 34
Main Street South, Unionville. Markham Centre (ZA
06 120486 & SC 08 128054),” be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting
held on November 4, 2008 regarding the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment be
received; and,
3) That the Zoning By-law amendment
application (ZA 06 120486) submitted for 34 Main Street South Unionville be
approved, and that the draft implementing Zoning By-law (ZA 06 120486) to amend
Zoning By-law 122-72, as amended, be finalized and enacted by Council at a
later date, upon resolution of all of the site plan issues identified in this
report, to the satisfaction of the Town; and,
4) That the proposed retirement residence
use and site plan for Phases 1 and 2 be endorsed in principle, subject to the
conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’, amended as follows:
·
3 (c) The Owner enters into a cost sharing
agreement with the York Region District School Board and the Town, for the
storm sewers including stormwater management, in the Bill Crothers Secondary
School site or alternative arrangements to the
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and,
5) That Site Plan approval be
deferred to the May 19, 2009 Development Services Committee meeting; and,
6) That the proposed retirement residence
shall be considered as an institutional use for servicing allocation purposes
and cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication; and,
7) That the Chief Administrative Officer
and the Town Solicitor be authorized to negotiate an agreement, and the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to enter into said agreement with the York Region District
School Board, regarding future operations and maintenance of the storm drainage
system in the Bill Crothers Secondary School Site, for drainage of Street ‘A’
and to obtain necessary easements for municipal service vehicles; and,
8) That the Mayor and Town Clerk be
authorized to enter into an agreement with the York Region District School
Board, the Owner, and any other benefiting landowners for the construction of
storm sewers including stormwater management facilities in the Bill Crothers
Secondary School site, and easements for
municipal service vehicles to the satisfaction of the Chief
Administrative Officer and the Town Solicitor; and,
9) That Council authorizes the Mayor and
Town Clerk to enter into a construction agreement for Street ‘A’, if required; and
further,
10) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
14. COTTONLANE
ESTATES INC.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS TO
FACILITATE
A MIXED-USE BUILDING AND
STACKED TOWNHOUSE
DEVELOPMENT WITH A PARK, AND
AMENDMENTS
TO CONDITIONS OF DRAFT
APPROVAL OF THE
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
158, 168 & 178 OLD KENNEDY
ROAD
MILLIKEN MAIN STREET
(ZA 07 133824, SC 07 133898
& SU 05 023993) (10.5, 10.6, 10.7)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J.Virgilio
1) That the report dated April 21, 2009 titled “RECOMMENDATION
REPORT, Cottonlane Estates Inc. Zoning By-law amendment and Site Plan
applications to facilitate a mixed-use building and stacked townhouse
development with a park, and amendments to conditions of draft approval of the
Plan of Subdivision. 158, 168 & 178 Old Kennedy
Road. Milliken Main Street (ZA 07 133824, SC 07
133898 & SU 023993),” be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on March 18, 2008
regarding the proposed Zoning By-law amendment be received; and,
3) That the Zoning By-law amendment application (ZA 07 133824)
submitted for 158, 168 & 178 Old Kennedy Road be approved, and that draft
implementing Zoning By-law (ZA 07 133824) to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as
amended, be finalized and enacted by Council; and,
4) That the Site Plan application (SC 07 133898) be endorsed in
principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,
5) That Site Plan approval be delegated to the Director
of Planning and Urban Design, or her designate,
to be issued following execution of a Site Plan Agreement. Site Plan approval
is issued only when the Director has signed
the Site Plan; and,
6) That servicing allocation for the 78 stacked townhouse units
and the mixed-use building consisting of 28 residential units, be granted by
Council and allotted through the Trustee of the Landowners Group; and,
7) That the Council resolution dated June 12, 2007 (Appendix
‘B’) be amended to delete the requirement for a No Pre-Sale Agreement, prior to
the issuance of draft plan approval; and,
8) That the revised conditions of draft approval for the Plan
of Subdivision (Appendix ‘C’), which incorporates recommendations from Heritage
Markham to address the demolition of the previously existing house of heritage
significance located at 158 Old Kennedy Road, be approved; and,
9) That the revised draft plan of subdivision (19TM-05019),
(Figure 6), be approved; and further,
10) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
15. BOX
GROVE DEVELOPMENTS INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN
AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT
SINGLE RETAIL PREMISES WITH A
MAXIMUM
FLOOR AREA OF 18,000 M² AND A
MINIMUM FLOOR
AREA OF 93 M², AND ADDITIONAL
USE PERMISSIONS
FOR A SHOPPING CENTRE AT 500
COPPER CREEK DRIVE,
BOX GROVE COMMUNITY
(OP 08-121619 AND ZA 08-121691)
(10.3, 10.5)
Report Appendix
A-D Appendix
E-H Letters
The Commissioner of Development Services briefly
highlighted the context of the staff report and addendum materials, including
submissions received, and the staff recommendation.
Ms. Susan Rogers,
Townsend Rogers LLP, addressed the Committee stating her disagreement to the
staff recommendation for the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments
at 500 Copper Creek Drive.
She presented an overview of the site plan, and building
elevations, and advised that this proposal will provide a commercial centre
that includes both office and retail uses.
Ms. Rogers indicated that the site specific policy permits retail up to
6000 m2 per store size, and that this is large format. She advised that a market study was completed
primarily to determine if increasing the size of a single retail store (Wal-mart)
would have any impact and the conclusion of the study was that it would not
make a difference. Ms. Rogers believes
that this proposal will provide a variety of employment opportunities for the
community and that the urban design policies for this site will be fully
met. She indicated that the Ontario
Municipal Board (OMB) has ruled that a retail job has the same merit as other
types of jobs. She pointed out that this
proposal will assist in advancing the completion of the Donald
Cousens Parkway. Ms. Rogers requested that these applications
be approved.
The Committee inquired about the possible employment
land conversion implications with respect to the Provincial and Regional
policies. Ms. Rogers advised that the
Region of York is viewing it as a local matter.
There was considerable discussion with respect to the
loss of employment lands and the Town’s desire to maintain a sufficient supply
of high quality office/business development lands. The Committee stated concerns why the Town’s 6000
m2 policy for these lands cannot be enforced to prohibit this type
of development. The Committee questioned
the possibility of moving the Wal-mart onto several storeys and also develop office
towers on the site. Ms. Rogers advised
that the owner would like to proceed with the development in the near future
and currently there is no demand for that type of development. She also advised that the major tenant
(Wal-mart) prefers the building only for them and one storey in height.
The Committee inquired about the timing of the
completion of the Donald Cousens Parkway. Staff anticipate having a recommendation
report to the Development Services Committee on May 5, 2009 that will outline principles in relation to
the Region of York, Town of Markham
and Box Grove Developers for the balance of the Donald
Cousens Parkway from Highway 407 to the 9th
Line By-Pass, for commencement of construction in 2009 and completion in
2010.
The Committee noted that while more recent Business
Corridor policies limit individual retail store size to 1000 m2,
this site was grandfathered to allow the original cap of 6000 m2,
and that the Wal-mart at 18,000 m2 may not be much different than
what could be constructed under the Official Plan and Zoning. The future site plan approval should
demonstrate a high standard of urban design.
Mr. Tom Farrar, Box Grove Community Association,
addressed the Committee regarding the proposed shopping centre at 500
Copper Creek Drive and spoke in support of the
proposal. He believes this development
will be pedestrian and bicycle friendly to the existing Box Grove Community.
The Committee requested that staff ensure that this
proposal has proper turning movements and right-in/right-outs for effective
movement throughout the development.
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
That the correspondence dated April 14, 2009 from Mr.
Silvio DeGasperis, Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. for the above subject
matter; and,
That the correspondence dated April 8, 2009 from Mr. David
Stewart, Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. providing letters of support for the
above subject matter from the following;
1. Letter
from Northtown Medical Centre Inc. dated April 1, 2009;
2. Letter
from Mandarin Restaurant dated April 1, 2009;
3. Letter
from Wild Wing dated March
30, 2009;
4. Letter
from Bridges Bar & Restaurant;
5. Letter
from Anytime Fitness dated March 30, 2009;
6. Letter
from Pizza Nova dated April
6, 2009;
7. Letter
from Markham-Stouffville Urgent Care Centre dated April 6, 2009; and,
That the correspondence dated April 6, 2009 from Mr.
Tom Farrar, Chair, Box Grove Community Association for the above subject
matter; and,
That the correspondence dated April 20, 2009 from the Legacy
Community Ratepayers’ Association for the above subject matter, and further,
That the correspondence dated April 15, 2009 from Mr.
Anthony Longo, President & CEO, Longo's for the above subject matter, be
received.
CARRIED
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the staff report dated April 21, 2009
entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Box Grove Developments Inc., Applications for
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit single retail premises
with a maximum floor area of 18,000 m² and a minimum floor area of 93 m², and
additional use permissions for a shopping centre at 500 Copper Creek Drive, Box
Grove Community, File: OP 08-121619 and ZA 08-121691”, be received; and,
2) That
the applications by Box Grove Developments Inc. for Official Plan and Zoning
By-law amendments, be approved; and
further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do
all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. INFORMATION
REPORT
SEVEN STAR PLAZA INC
OFFICIAL PLAN AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATIONS
FOR 8495 MCCOWAN ROAD
(OP 08-120413 AND ZA 08-120455)
(10.3, 10.5)
Report
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the report entitled “Information Report.
Seven Star Plaza Inc. Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications
for 8495 McCowan Road” be received; and,
2) That staff bring forward a recommendation report regarding the
Official Plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment for 8495 McCowan Road,
after a site plan application is submitted and a community information meeting
is held; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary
to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
17. BLOORGUARD
INVESTMENT CO. LTD.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION TO
PERMIT
A 4918 SQUARE METRE INDUSTRIAL
BUILDING
TO ACCOMMODATE A POWERSTREAM
WAREHOUSE
AND SERVICE FACILITY
80 ADDISCOTT COURT
(SC 08 124764) (10.6)
Report Attachment
Mr. Baird provided background information related to
the Addiscott Court
access issues. He presented two aerial
photos to the Committee, one that demonstrates the existing temporary easements
for the temporary turnaround and the second demonstrates the staff recommended
turning circle configuration that would be shared 3-ways equally by Hanna Paper
Fibres Limited (Hanna), Riviera Catering Inc. (Riviera) and Bloorguard
Investments/PowerStream. He advised that
all three companies are agreeable to the proposed turning circle shared equally
by each business subject to conditions as outlined in the staff memorandum. He also advised that Hanna and Riviera
are requesting financial compensation in order to participate in the land
dedication.
Mr. Renzo Belluz, Bianci Presta, LLP, on behalf of
Hanna Paper Fibers Limited and Riviera Catering Inc., addressed the Committee
stating two conditions with respect to the proposed equally shared turning
circle on Addiscott Court. The first condition is physical improvements
that Mr. Belluz believes can be settled.
The second is financial compensation.
Mr. Belluz advised that his clients are now prepared to support binding
arbitration to settle the financial compensation provided that there are
adequate safeguards in place to ensure the arbitration is fair to all parties
involved. He also advised that his
clients generally support the proposed staff recommendation.
Mr. George Millar, Hanna Paper Fibres Limited,
addressed the Committee with respect to the current situation on Addiscott
Court. He
advised that he has already discussed his traffic concerns with PowerStream. Mr. Millar illustrated on the aerial photos
where travel stacking does sometimes occur.
Mr. Mike Matthews, VP Operations & Construction,
PowerStream Inc., addressed the Committee advising that PowerStream requires
the entire site for their operations centre.
He also advised that PowerStream is agreeable to the proposed 3-way
equally shared turning circle configuration and that Bloorguard is prepared to
settle the financial compensation through the arbitration mechanism.
Mr. Louie Belcastro, Riviera Catering, addressed the
Committee with respect to the traffic congestion on Addiscott
Court. He
believes that the outstanding issues need to be addressed immediately.
There was discussion regarding the Municipality’s
authority to require land dedication, and the suggested arbitration
process.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
That staff be directed to endorse in principle the
site plan application to permit a 4918 square metre industrial building to
accommodate a PowerStream warehouse and service facility at 80 Addiscott Court
based on the staff recommendation that the cul-de-sac be configured to be
shared three ways equally by Hanna Paper Fibres Limited, Riviera Catering and
PowerStream; and,
That PowerStream be required to convey to the Town
of Markham the lands for the southern 1/3 portion of the cul-de-sac; and further,
That in the event that the Town of Markham does require
the lands from Hanna Paper Fibres Limited and Riviera Catering for a permanent
cul-de-sac to be conveyed to the Town, provided that Hanna Paper Fibres
Limited, Riviera Catering and Bloorguard Investment Co. Ltd. all consent, the
compensation payable by Bloorguard for the lands, based on the market value of
the lands, shall be determined through binding arbitration.
CARRIED
Report
Attachment
A Attachment
B
Moved by Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
1) That the
report entitled “Award of Tender # 029-T-09 Woodbine Avenue By-pass
Construction – Phases 2A, 2B, and 3A” be received; and,
2) That the
tender be awarded to Con-drain Company
(1983) Ltd., in the total amount of $2,678,869.08, inclusive of 1.5%
discount for payment within 15 business days and exclusive of GST, subject to
the receipt of funding as described in this report; and,
3) That the
tender award be subject to execution of the Tri-Party Agreement between the
Region of York, Town of Markham and the 404 North Developers or alternative
legal arrangements to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer and
Town Solicitor; and,
4) That a
contingency amount of $267,886.91, exclusive of GST 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 with monthly reporting to the
Town Treasurer; and,
5) That staff
be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Powerstream Ltd. up to a maximum
amount of $80,000 to cover the cost of connecting the street lighting and
traffic signal systems to the existing electrical distribution network; and,
6) That staff
be authorized to retain Masongsong
Associates Engineering Limited 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 $215,173.00 exclusive of GST, in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7 (1); and,
7) That a
contingency amount of $31,500 exclusive of GST be established to cover any
additional construction inspection, contract administration costs, geotechnical
material testing, inspection of electrical works and that the Director of Engineering be authorized to approve expenditure of this
contingency amount up to the specified limit with monthly reporting to the Town
Treasurer; and,
8) That the sidewalk and illumination portions of the tender
$235,034.77 and $185,353.59 respectively, exclusive of GST be funded from the Engineering Department’s Capital Accounts
#83-5350-9302-005, and # 83-5350-9301-005; and,
9) That staff
be authorized to obtain competitive quotes from Masongsong Associates
Engineering and AECOM for the contract administration and inspection for Phase
1A and 3B before the tendering process for such construction projects, and
retain AECOM or Masongsong as preferred supplier for such contract
administration and inspection in accordance with Purchasing By-law 2004-341,
Part II, Section 7(i); and,
10) That the
funding be provided from the summary listed in the Financial Considerations
section of this report. And that all
funding received from external sources (ie. Region of York, Cathedral
Developers Group, and 404 North Developers Group) be deposited into Engineering
Department’s Capital Account # 83-5350-8441-005; and further,
11) That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary, including the
execution of documents, to give effect to the above.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 1:08 PM.