THE TENTH MEETING OF
THE
EASTERN MARKHAM
STRATEGIC REVIEW COMMITTEE
TOWN OF MARKHAM
Ontario Room -
Markham Civic Centre
MAY 9, 2003
MINUTES
Attendance
Regional
Councillor T. Wong (left - 10:30)
Councillor G. McKelvey
Staff
J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
T. Lambe, Manager, Policy and Research Division
R. Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator
S. Heaslip, Senior Project Coordinator
L. Wheeler, Senior Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
Consultants and Residents
Joanna Kidd, LURA - project facilitator
Rash Mohammed - ORC consultant
Mike Whittamore, resident
John O'Gorman, resident
The Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee convened at 9:30 a.m. with Councillor J. Heath in the Chair.
1. Introductions
The participants of the meeting were introduced. Mr. Rash Mohammed, Consultant with ORC was welcomed.
2. Review of Minutes
The minutes of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee meetings held March April 25, 2003 were adopted as amended. Item 3, Presentation by Jim Robb, was amended to add "Staff responded to several of the questions and advised Mr. Robb the rest would have to be directed to ORC."
3. Follow-up from April 25 meeting/ New Business
3.1
Heritage Easements on
ORC lands
Staff are working with ORC to obtain Heritage designations and easements for buildings on ORC lands prior to the transfer of the lands to TRCA. There are 22 buildings involved. ORC has agreed to the designations, but no agreement has been reached regarding the easements. Staff advised a report will be presented to Council in the near future, and a resolution from Council may assist in this matter. It was noted that it is Provincial policy to protect such buildings, and that ORC's concern for the potential costs of renovations/maintenance and insurance may be a factor.
There had been an indication from the government eight months ago that funding would be provided to cover such expenses, but there has been no confirmation.
Motion:
That
a gently-worded letter, requesting assistance and signed by the Mayor, be sent
to Markham MPP David Tsubouchi and copied to Brian Denney of TRCA.
Carried
3.2 Update on discussions with Transport Canada
As directed by the Committee, staff and Mark Schollen, Town Environmental Consultant, met with Transport Canada and identified parcel of Federal lands of interest as linkages (F1, F2, and F3). Transport Canada was very supportive, and asked for communication or the Council resolution or report, and they will build it into their planning process.
3.3
Airport Zoning
Regulations
Staff attended the two Open House meetings held by Transport Canada. Attendance was low for such a significant issue, but the meeting held in Markham had a significantly greater turnout. A staff report will be presented to Development Services Committee on May 20, 2003. One of the issues to be discussed is the notification given to home purchasers in the Major Mackenzie Drive and 9th Line area.
4. Draft Principles and Actions for Discussion
A draft document outlining proposed principles and actions, and a series of maps were presented for discussion purposes. The Committee reviewed these documents and provided comments to staff. The review was approved to continue at the next meeting.
5. Review Schedule
Committee reviewed EMSR Committee meeting schedule. It was agreed that an additional meeting would be required before the end of May.
A Public Forum is being scheduled for June 5.
Adjournment
The Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
THE ELEVENTH MEETING
OF THE
EASTERN MARKHAM
STRATEGIC REVIEW COMMITTEE
TOWN OF MARKHAM
Ontario Room -
Markham Civic Centre
MAY 23, 2003
MINUTES
Attendance
Regional Councillor T. Wong
Councillor G. McKelvey
Staff
J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design
T. Lambe, Manager, Policy and Research Division
L. Duoba, Project Coordinator
S. Heaslip, Senior Project Coordinator
L. Wheeler, Senior Planner
K. Bavington, Committee Clerk
Consultants and Residents
Joanna Kidd, LURA - project facilitator
Rash Mohammed - ORC consultant
John O'Gorman, resident
The Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee convened at 9:30 a.m. with Councillor J. Heath in the Chair.
1. Introductions
The participants of the meeting were introduced.
2. Review of Minutes
The minutes of the Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee meeting held May 9, 2003 were adopted as presented.
3. Follow-up from May 9 meeting/ New Business
3.4
Heritage Easements on
ORC lands
Staff have drafted a letter to Markham MPP David Tsubouchi requesting assistance with respect to obtaining Heritage Easements on ORC lands, and will be presenting the draft letter to the Mayor's office in the near future. A process to designate the properties has begun, with a report being received by the Development Services Committee on May 20, 2003.
3.5
Letter from M.
McQuaid dated May 1, 2003
Committee
received correspondence from Michael J, McQuaid of Weir Foulds, representing
1440102 Ontario Inc., with respect to land in Eastern Markham. Committee
referred to previous correspondence from RM. McQuaid, and directed staff to
ensure Mr. McQuaid is invited to the Public Forum on June 5, 2003.
3.3 GTA Agricultural Action Plan
John O'Gorman provided a letter dated May 15, 2003 from the GTA Agricultural Action Plan Workshop held March 29, 2003, outlining possible initiates to promote GTA agricultural products.
3.4 Pickering
The Chair noted that the Town had recently received a letter from Pickering, requesting support for Pickering's initiatives.
4. Draft Principles and Actions - Continued Discussion
A draft document, outlining proposed principles and actions, (updated from the discussions held at the last meeting) and a series of maps were presented for discussion purposes. The Committee reviewed these documents and provided comments to staff.
Motion:
That a
strongly-worded letter, signed by the Mayor, be sent to Markham MPP David
Tsubouchi, requesting that Cedarena and its parking lot be conveyed to the
Town, as previously agreed to.
Carried
5. Next Steps
A Public Forum is scheduled to be held on June 5th at Rouge River Community Centre. The draft Principles and Actions that will be before the public will be provided to the Development Services Committee in Part A, on June 3.
Following input from the Public Forum, a draft report will be presented to DSC for discussion. Committee recommended that this item be placed first on the Part A agenda on June 17, 2003, to allow for in-depth discussions. The final report will be distributed to Development Services Committee on July 7.
6. Adjournment
The Eastern Markham Strategic Review Committee adjourned at 5:00 p.m.