DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
MAY 7, 2013, 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
Regrets
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Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer
Jim Baird, Commissioner of
Development Services
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services
Ronji Borooah, City Architect
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering
Stephen Chait, Director, Economic
Development
Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor
Geoff Day, Senior Planner
Richard Kendall, Manager, Central
District
Christina
Kakaflikas, Manager, Special Projects
Stephen Kitagawa, Senior Planner
Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning
and Urban Design
Stacia Muradali, Senior Planner
Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Don Hamilton assumed the Chair for items # 15,
16 and the in-camera agenda. Councillor Carolina Moretti assumed the
Chair for Economic Development item No 17. Regional Councillor Gord Landon assumed the Chair for
Transportation item No 18.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Item No.
11 (Agenda Item # 10) regarding the Thornhill Revitalization Area Land Use
Study, by nature of a family owned business in the Thornhill area, 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 Item No.
13 (Agenda Item # 12) regarding the Site
Plan for Bell Mobility Inc. Telecommunications Tower at 7 Harlech Court,
by nature of a family owned business in the Thornhill area, and did not take
part in the discussion of, or vote on the question of the approval of this
matter.
1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)
MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF:
Norman, Dianne, Unionville Library, Borrower Service Supervisor, 20
years
Garza, Megan, Unionville Library, Branch Librarian, 5 years
Tang, Dante, Milliken Mills Library, Branch Librarian. 5 years
Barclay, Penny, Technical Service Department, Cataloguing Technician,
25 years
Wong, Gloria, Angus Glen Library, Circulation Clerk, 15 years
Gaggi, Karen, Thornhill Community Library, Library Services Associate,
5 years
Dunn, Andrea, Thornhill Village Library, Branch Librarian, 5 years
Chan, Polly, Administration Centre, Purchasing & Accounts Analyst,
5 years
Bailie, Anthea, Markham Village Library, Branch Librarian, 5 years
Feng, Suliang, Administration Centre, Manager, Virtual Services, 5
years
2. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 23, 2013, Part A and B (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the
minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A and B, held
April 23,
2013, be confirmed.
CARRIED
3. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- April 23, 2013 (10.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the
minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held April 23, 2013, be
confirmed.
CARRIED
4. MAIN
STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- February 20, 2013 and March
20, 2013 (16.34)
Feb.
20 Mar.
20
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the minutes of the Main
Street Markham Committee meeting held February 20, 2013 and March 20, 2013, be
received for information purposes.
CARRIED
5. AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 4, 2013 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the minutes of the Agricultural Advisory
Committee meeting held April 4, 2013, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
6. CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (CPAC) MINUTES
- February 21, 2013 (16.34)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting held February 21, 2013, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
7. PRELIMINARY REPORT
8310 WOODBINE DEVELOPMENTS
INC.
8310 WOODBINE AVENUE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WOODBINE
AVENUE AND LANARK ROAD
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT A
ONE STOREY OFFICE BUILDING
(ZA/SC 12 119142) (10.5, 10.6)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the report entitled “Preliminary Report, 8310 Woodbine
Developments Inc., 8310 Woodbine Avenue,
Southwest corner of Woodbine Avenue and Lanark Road, Applications
for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval to permit a one storey
office building, File No.: ZA/SC
12 119142”, dated May 7, 2013, be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be
held to consider the application submitted by 8310 Woodbine Developments
Inc. for a Zoning By-law Amendment
for lands municipally known as
8310 Woodbine Avenue;
and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
8. PRELIMINARY REPORT
FRONTIER GROUP OF COMPANIES
INC.
11192 WOODBINE AVENUE
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT AND
SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO LEGALIZE
THE
EXISTING BUSINESS OFFICE USE
(ZA 13 113119 & SC 13
113119) (10.5, 10.6)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the staff report entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Frontier
Group of Companies Inc., 11192 Woodbine Avenue, Applications for Zoning By-law
Amendment and Site Plan Approval to Legalize the Existing Business Office Use,
File No. ZA 13 113119 & SC 13
113119” be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the application
for a Zoning By-law Amendment to legalize the existing business office use; and
further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
9. PRELIMINARY REPORT
PHILIP K. H. ENG (OWNER), 5
OAKCREST AVENUE
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO
PERMIT
ONE NEW DETACHED DWELLING
(ZA 13 131319) (10.5)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the report dated May 7, 2013 titled “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, Philip K. H. Eng (Owner), 5 Oakcrest Avenue, Zoning by-law amendment to
permit one new detached dwelling, File No. ZA 13 131319” be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the application
submitted by Trevor Gain and Associates, on behalf of the owner, for a zoning
by-law amendment to permit one new detached dwelling unit; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. PRELIMINARY REPORT
DIGRAM DEVELOPMENTS INC.
6475 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
EAST
PART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 3
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATIONS TO
PERMIT A 76 UNIT TOWNHOUSE
COMMON ELEMENT CONDOMINIUM
(SU 12 113735 & ZA 12
113735) (10.7, 10.5)
Report
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the report dated May 7, 2013, entitled “Preliminary
Report, Digram Developments Inc., 6475 Major Mackenzie Drive East, Part of Lot
20, Concession 3, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment
Applications to permit a 76 unit Townhouse Common Element Condominium”, File
Nos.: SU.12-113735 & ZA.12-113735, be received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public
Meeting to consider the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
Amendment; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. PRELIMINARY REPORT
THORNHILL REVITALIZATION AREA
LAND USE STUDY:
CITY-INITIATED SITE-SPECIFIC
OFFICIAL PLAN POLICIES
AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
(PR 11 127722) (10.0)
Report
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an
interest with respect to Item No. 11 regarding the Thornhill Revitalization
Area Land Use Study, by nature of a family owned business in the Thornhill
area, and did not take part in the discussion of, or vote on the question of
the approval of this matter.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the report dated May 7, 2013 and entitled: “PRELIMINARY
REPORT, Thornhill Revitalization Area Land Use Study: City-initiated Site-Specific Official Plan
Policies and Zoning By-law Amendment, File PR 11 127722,” be received; and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the City-initiated
revisions to the Official Plan Policies and Zoning By-law Amendment pertaining
to the Thornhill Revitalization Area; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give
effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. MASTER PLAN AND STATUS UPDATE REPORT
APPLICATION BY CF/OT
BUTTONVILLE PROPERTIES LP
FOR
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT & NEW SECONDARY PLAN
FOR THE BUTTONVILLE AIRPORT
LANDS
2833 16TH AVENUE,
MARKHAM
CONC 3 PT LOTS 13-15
(OP 11 115381) (10.3, 10.4)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services gave a
brief status overview for the proposed redevelopment of the Buttonville Airport
lands for employment and mixed use.
The Committee discussed a potential casino component
and was advised by Nick Pileggi of
Malone Given Parsons, representing the applicant, that it is not part of
the application.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the report dated May 7, 2013, entitled “MASTER PLAN AND
STATUS UPDATE REPORT”; Application by CF/OT Buttonville Properties LP
for Official Plan Amendment & New Secondary Plan for the Buttonville
Airport lands, 2833 16th Avenue, Markham, CONC 3 PT LOTS 13-15, File
OP 11 115381” be received; and,
2) That the Record of the Public Meeting held on January 28,
2013, with respect to the application by CF/OT Buttonville Properties LP for an
Official Plan Amendment & New Secondary Plan for the Buttonville Airport
Redevelopment Area, and to consult stakeholders on the planning and design of
the proposed Allstate Parkway and Renfrew Drive extensions north to 16th Avenue
under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, 2011 be received; and,
3) That Council approve in principle, the vision and master plan
for the Buttonville Airport Redevelopment Area; and,
4) That City Staff, in consultation with the Region of York,
prepare the draft Official Plan Amendment and new Secondary Plan for the
Buttonville Airport lands, upon the acceptance of the Traffic Impact Study
(TIS) to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, Region of York and
the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario; and,
5) That staff negotiate the execution of a Linkage Agreement
between the City and the Owner in conjunction with the finalization of the
Secondary Plan to ensure that an approximate job to residential population
ratio of 3:1 is maintained, and that the residential component of the plan does
not outpace the non residential component at any phase of the development; and,
6) That Staff report back to Development Services Committee on
the Official Plan Amendment and Secondary Plan, including development phasing
provisions in relation to land uses and required transportation capacity
improvements; and further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
13. UPDATE RECOMMENDATION REPORT TO
DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL BY
BELL MOBILITY INC. TO PERMIT A
40 METRE HIGH FLUSHMOUNT
STYLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER
WITHIN A 48 M2 FENCED
COMPOUND AT 7 HARLECH COURT
(SC 11 129769 ) (10.6)
Report
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an
interest with respect to Item No. 13 regarding the Site Plan for Bell Mobility Inc. Telecommunications Tower
at 7 Harlech Court, by
nature of a family owned business in the Thornhill area, and did not take part
in the discussion of, or vote on the question of the approval of this matter.
The Committee received a petition with 96 e-mail submissions, the
majority in opposition to the telecommunications tower at the proposed
location. Councillor Howard Shore provided research documents on
telecommunications tower issues.
Duane Lovelace, representing
Bell Mobility Inc., reviewed the deferral of this matter from the October 9,
2012 Development Services Committee meeting, pending completion of the
Thornhill Revitalization Study. He advised that all other possible
locations and co-locations options have been reviewed, and in consultation with
City staff, this location in an industrial area has been determined as the best
option. Mr. Lovelace displayed the coverage range and a rendering of the tower
and advised that the tower will accommodate other co-location products. The
tower will be at least 140 meters from the nearest residence or school.
Brian Gordon, area resident, discussed the prevalence
of cell phones that necessitates the use of cell towers for clear reception, and
stated his support for the proposal.
Arthur Donin, a resident living in close proximity to
the site, discussed impacts to property values, and suggested the proposal is
contrary to the recent endorsement of commercial and industrial principles for
the revitalization of this area in Thornhill. Mr. Donin spoke in opposition and
suggested the tower site be relocated closer to the CN tracks or to Green Lane.
Some Committee members indicated opposition based on
the impacts to the revitalization of the Thornhill area and noted the ongoing
debate on health issues.
The Committee discussed Markham’s telecommunications
policy regarding co-location, and alternatives such as attaching the antennas
to light standards and hydro posts. Mr. Lovelace advised that Ontario Hydro
does not support these options. A more aesthetic design was requested, and
alternative technology such as NextG Optical fiber & outdoor distributed
Antenna system (DAS) were suggested. Mr. Lovelace responded that the DAS system
has limitations. The Committee expressed an interest in exploring industry
advancements.
Staff advised that the City’s telecommunication tower
policy was updated in 2011, and confirmed that the City is commenting on the application,
while Industry Canada will be making the decision. It was noted that Site Plan Approval is delegated
to the Development Services Committee; however the Committee directed that the
resolution be brought forward to Council for a review of the letter that will
be sent to Industry Canada.
The staff recommendation, Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath and Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell was LOST.
Moved by: Councillor Howard
Shore
Seconded by: Councillor Don
Hamilton
That the following resolution be
referred to Council on May 13, 2013, to review the wording of the letter
referred to in Clause 4:
1) That the written
submissions from 96 residents and
the research document submitted by Councillor Howard Shore
regarding the proposed Bell
Mobility Inc. Telecommunications Tower at 7 Harlech Court, be received; and,
2) That the deputations by Brian Gordon in support, and Arthur
Donin in opposition, regarding
the proposed Bell Mobility Inc.
Telecommunications Tower at 7 Harlech Court, be received; and,
3) That the
report dated May 7, 2013, entitled “Update Recommendation Report
to Development Services Committee, Application for Site Plan Approval by
Bell Mobility Inc. to permit a 40 metre high flushmount style
telecommunications tower within a 48 m2 fenced compound at 7 Harlech
Court, File SC 11 129769”, be received; and,
4) That the
Mayor be directed to issue a Letter of Non-concurrence to Industry Canada
requesting that Industry Canada not approve the proposed tower at 7 Harlech
Court, as it is inconsistent with the recently endorsed study for
revitalization of this area;
5) That Markham
explore the use of alternatives to cell phone
towers (such as Distributed Antenna Systems) in conjunction with the telecommunications
industry; and further,
6) That Staff
be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
14. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
LINDVEST PROPERTIES (CORNELL)
LIMITED
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT STACKED TOWNHOUSE
DEVELOPMENTS
ON THREE PARCELS OF LAND AND
THE REZONING OF
SINGLE AND SEMI-DETACHED
RESIDENTIAL LOTS
SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 7, EAST OF
NINTH LINE
CORNELL COMMUNITY
(ZA.11-115332 AND
SC.12-115332) (10.5)
Report
The Committee received correspondence from Shana Hajee, representing
the residents on Maryterance Court, in support of the proposal.
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services explained the proposal
and reviewed the staff recommendation.
Jim Kennedy of KLM Planning, representing Lindvest Properties (Cornell)
Limited, gave a brief presentation of the location and the proposed development
of the three parcels, and displayed site plans and elevations.
Councillor Colin Campbell read the e-mail in support from Shana Hajee,
representing the residents on Maryterance Court and advised of several meetings
with the residents. The Ward Councillor requested to be involved in any further
decisions on this development.
The Committee had questions regarding the use of the parkette for all
surrounding residents, pedestrian pathways, landscaping, and proximity of the
buildings to Ninth Line. The Committee directed that the site plan come back to
the Development Services Committee for review and that the Manager of Parks and
Open Space Development attend to discuss park issues.
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That the correspondence
and map from Shana Hajee, representing the residents on Maryterance Court in
support of the application by Lindvest, be received; and,
2) That the staff report dated May 7, 2013, entitled
“Recommendation Report, Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited, Applications for
Zoning By-law Amendment to permit stacked townhouse developments on three
parcels of land and the rezoning of single and semi-detached lots, South side
of Highway 7, east of 9th Line, Cornell Community, File
Numbers: ZA.11-115332 and SC.12-115332”
be received; and,
3) That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 19, 2012,
with respect to the proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law, be received; and,
4) That the application submitted by Lindvest Properties
(Cornell) Limited to amend the Zoning By-law be approved and the draft
implementing Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and
enacted; and,
5) That, upon site plan approval, unrestricted servicing
allocation for 250 (population 567.5) stacked townhouses and 1.5 single
detached units (5.55 population ) and 1 semi-detached unit (3.02 population) be
granted to Block 6, Lot 1, 2 and part lot 7 from the total allocation for the
Cornell Secondary Plan, assigned in accordance with the January 11, 2011 staff
report on servicing allocation; and,
6) That the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the
servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner;
and,
7) That the Region of York be advised of the servicing
allocation for this development; and further,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
15. RECOMMENDATION 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 12 118875) (10.7)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services introduced this matter,
advising that the proposed residential development would be consistent with
surrounding patterns and will include a park.
David Stewart representing Upper Unionville Inc., was in attendance and
indicated support for the staff recommendation.
Moved by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the report dated May 7, 2013 and entitled
“RECOMMENDATION 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 12 118875”, be received;
and,
2) That
draft plan of subdivision 19TM-12013 submitted by Upper
Unionville Inc., be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’;
and,
3) That
servicing allocation for a population of 185.6 persons (42 single detached
units and 10 semi-detached units) be granted to plan of subdivision 19TM-12013
and Block 100, Plan 65M-3886 from the City of Markham 2011/2012 Servicing
Allocation distribution; and,
4) That
the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation
should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,
5) That
the Region of York be advised of the servicing allocation for this development;
and,
6) That the applicant
provide to the City the 30% payment of the required subdivision processing fees
in accordance with the City’s Fee By-law (By-law 211-83, as amended by By-law
2011-235); and further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. RECOMMENDATION REPORT
FLATO TOWERS (SKS) INC.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION TO
FACILITATE A
15 STOREY MIXED USE BUILDING
AT 9582 HIGHWAY 48
(SC 12 124456) (10.6)
Report
Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services provided a brief overview of the development.
Shakir Rehmatullah of Flato
Developments, and Brad Chase of IBI
Group were in attendance representing the applicant. Mr. Chase gave a
presentation of the location, the site plan, landscaping, and design details.
The Committee congratulated
the applicant on the design. Discussions included the traffic flow with respect
to a potential short-cut for the adjacent development, LEED benefits, FLAP
features, and target demographics. The Ward Councillor requested to be kept
updated.
Moved by: Councillor
Carolina Moretti
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Joe Li
1) That the report dated May 7, 2013 titled “RECOMMENDATION
REPORT, Flato Towers (SKS) Inc., Site plan application to facilitate a
15-storey mixed use building at 9582 Highway 48, File No: SC 12 124456,” be
received; and,
2) That the Site Plan application (SC 12 124456) submitted by
Flato Towers (SKS) Inc. to facilitate a 15-storey mixed use building at 9582
Highway 48 be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as
Appendix ‘A’; and,
3) That Site Plan Approval (SC 12 124456) be delegated to the
Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate, with input
and updates involving the Ward Councillor, to be issued following
execution of a site plan agreement; and,
4) That site plan 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,
5) That pre-2011 servicing allocation for a population of 276.9
people (122 apartment units) be assigned to the proposed development with the
additional servicing allocation for a population of 147.6 people (65 apartment
units) to be obtained through the Region of York under their “Sustainable Development
Through LEED” Program; and,
6) That prior to the Director of Planning and Urban Design
approving the site plan, the applicant shall submit to the City final
confirmation of the 35% (65 units) servicing allocation credits from the Region
of York under their “Sustainable Development Through LEED” Program; and,
7) That the City reserves the right to revoke to revoke or
reallocate servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely
manner; and further,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
17. MARKHAM CIVIC AND BUSINESS MISSION
TO GERMANY, SEPTEMBER, 2013
(10.16)
Report
Christina
Kakaflikas, Manager, Special Projects, made a presentation regarding Markham’s participation in the City of Noerdlingen’s
“Historisches Stadtmauerfest” (Historic Wall Festival) taking place on
September 6-8th as well as
engaging in a business and investment-focused program in Munich. Councillor Carolina Moretti displayed a photograph
of Noerdlingen and Markham representatives in Germany.
A Committee member suggested
the visit include an official visit to commemorate the Holocaust. Economic
Development staff will review the suggestion.
Donna Bush made a deputation
to request quantifiable results of Markham’s business missions.
The Committee responded with
many examples of tangible benefits and Regional Councillor Gord Landon offered
to provide copies of the comprehensive reports from the business missions he
had participated in. The Committee did question the number of Council members
that travel and suggested empirical data would be helpful.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Don
Hamilton
1) That the deputation by
Donna Bush regarding Markham’s business missions, be received; and,
2) That the report entitled “Markham Civic and Business Mission
to Germany, September, 2013” be received; and,
3) That Markham participate in the City of
Noerdlingen’s “Historisches Stadtmauerfest” (Historic Wall Festival) taking
place on September 6-8th; and,
4) That the City engage in a business and
investment-focused program in Munich immediately following the visit to
Noerdlingen; and,
5) That the City be represented by a three
person delegation composed of Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Councillor Carolina
Moretti, Chair of the Economic Development Committee, and one Economic
Development professional staff, C. Kakaflikas (Manager Special Projects); and,
6) That the total cost of the
“International Investment Attraction Program” not exceed $34,000 and be funded from
within the 2013 International Investment Attraction Operating Budget (account
#610-9985811); and further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
18. POLICY ON CONSTRUCTION
OF
MUNICIPAL SERVICES FOR PRIVATE
LANDOWNERS (5.0)
Report
Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, provided an
update on questions raised when this matter was before the Committee on March
5, 2013, regarding voluntary contributions for cost-sharing by benefitting
landowners. The City has no legal basis to require mandatory payment, but can
attempt to collect voluntary contributions.
Moved by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That the May 7, 2013 report entitled “Policy on Construction of Municipal Services for Private
Landowners”, be received; and,
2) That Council adopt a
policy to permit minor extension of municipal services for private landowners,
at no cost to the City, within the City’s urban boundary where the works cannot
be undertaken under the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001
(the “Act”); and,
3) That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute
construction agreements with private landowners to give effect to the policy in
Recommendation 2), in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative
Officer and the City Solicitor and subject to the conditions outlined in this report and the corresponding
report dated March 5, 2013 (Attachment ‘1’); and,
4) That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a
Construction Agreement with the landowner(s) of 6810-14th Avenue for
the design, construction, and assumption of a municipal sanitary sewer on 14th
Avenue, at no cost to the City, in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative
Officer and the City Solicitor and subject to the conditions outlined in this
report; and,
5) And that staff be
authorized to endeavour to collect from benefitting property owner(s), their
share of the cost of infrastructure installed by upfronting property land
owner(s), on the condition that the upfronting property owner(s) agree to save
Markham harmless if Markham is not successful in collecting the contributions
from benefitting property owner(s); and further,
6) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
19. IN-CAMERA MATTERS (10.0, 8.0)
Moved by: Councillor Carolina Moretti
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Development Services
Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following
confidential matter:
1) Development Services
Committee In-Camera Minutes
- April 23, 2013
[Section 239 (2) (a)
(b) (c) (e)]
2) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before
administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
3) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before
administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
That the Development Services Committee rise from in-camera at 1:00
p.m.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at 1:00 PM.
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