SECOND MEETING OF THE
MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE
TOWN OF MARKHAM
York Room, Markham Civic Centre
February 19, 2003 - 6:30 P.M.
Members Present: Members
Absent:
Dave Adams David Black
Mark Champion Morley Lem
Marie Jones Iggy Natoli
Robert Lipka Councillor George McKelvey
Judi McIntyre
Jonathan Mingay
Dianne More
Frankie Rose
Peter Ross
Corina Sallaberger
Keith Thirgood
Helen Walter
Councillor Jack Heath
Staff:
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Planning
Candy Davidovits, Committee Clerk
The Main Street Markham Committee meeting convened at the
hour of 6:35 p.m. with Councillor Jack Heath chairing.
1. ADOPTION
OF THE MINUTES OF THE FIRST MEETING OF THE MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE -
January 15, 2003
THE MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held on January 15, 2003, be adopted.
2. PRESENTATION: MARKHAM MUSEUM
Councillor Heath advised the Committee that the scheduled presentation regarding the Markham Little Theatre is premature at this time, and that it will be brought forward for a presentation to the Committee at the appropriate time.
Mr. George Phillips, Manager of the Markham Museum, appeared before the Committee and responded to questions relating to: the proposed location of the reception centre; proposed location of the Markham Little Theatre; landscaping; vehicular access; and the proposed turnabout. Mr. Phillips advised that the Markham Museum has not entered into an agreement with respect to the Markham Little Theatre.
The Committee requested that staff provide Mr. Phillips with a copy of the Vision document and the Streetscape Guidelines.
Members of the Committee expressed concern with respect to the delay in setting up a meeting between the Town of Markham, the Region of York, and the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario to develop a Memorandum of Understanding in regard to the road improvements proposed for this area.
Councillor Heath agreed to meet with Stan Lau, General Manager of Streets Services, respecting the proposed Memorandum of Understanding, and to report thereon to the Committee at the next meeting.
The Main Street Markham Committee received the presentation by Mr. George Phillips.
3. UPDATES:
Mural - 107 Main Street
Judy McIntyre advised that David Black will be meeting with
the owner of the building to discuss the plans for the mural, and that an
update will be provided to the Committee after that meeting.
Tannery Pond
Judy McIntyre advised that two of the signs at Tannery Pond are damaged or lopsided and that the quality of the signage is poor. Councillor Heath agreed to communicate with Linda Irvine respecting the quality of the signage at Tannery Pond.
Main Street Markham Traffic Management and Streetscape Study (bump-outs)
Keith Thirgood made a presentation regarding the Draft Final Report of the "Main Street Markham Streetscape and Traffic Management Study" being prepared by Harrington & Hoyle. Further information on this matter will be provided once the draft report has been revised to incorporate comments received from the various stakeholders.
Councillor Heath advised that he will meet with staff to discuss the foregoing draft document and will update the Committee thereon.
Official Plan and Zoning Review Subcommittee
Regan Hutcheson advised that Nick MacDonald has reviewed the report submitted by the Subcommittee; that he has no problems with the comments contained therein; and that a further meeting of the Subcommittee is planned.
Heritage Entrance Signage
The Main Street Markham Committee had before it a report (January 15, 2003) from Regan Hutcheson providing an update respecting the Heritage Entry Signage issue, wherein he advises that at present there are no entrance signs for the Markham, Thornhill or Unionville heritage areas and provides options for the design and fabrication of the signs. Regan Hutcheson indicated that he had spoken to the Sign Shop and that staff there had stated that they could design and construct the signage.
Members of the Committee expressed concern related to the
proposed change in logo for Markham Village, outlined in the minutes of the
meeting of Heritage Markham held on April 9, 2002, and also to the inconsistent
signage on Town of Markham properties.
The Main Street Markham Committee requested:
(1) That Councillor Heath collect information on the Community Improvement Project and make a presentation thereon to the next meeting of the Main Street Markham Committee; and
(2) That Regan Hutcheson arrange to have some mock-ups of signage prepared and present them to the April 2003, meeting of the Committee.
The Committee had before it the document entitled “Things to do from the Vision.” Keith Thirgood advised that he had not received any written comments from any of the members, thus he had nothing further to report.
The Main Street Markham Committee:
(1) requested the members to forward their comments, in writing, on the Vision document to Keith Thirgood; and
(2) directed that this item be placed as the
first item on the agenda of the meeting on March 19, 2003, for a presentation
by Keith Thirgood.
Farmers’ Market
Judy McIntyre advised that she had no further information to report on this matter.
Tremont Hotel
Councillor Heath advised that he is meeting with the owners of the Tremont Hotel during the next two weeks to discuss the results of the survey undertaken by the Markham Conservancy respecting this property and that Elizabeth Plashkes will also be attending the meeting.
2003 Budget
Councillor Heath advised that he had no further information to report respecting the 2003 budget.
Doors Open Markham
There was no further information provided on this matter.
Expansion of the Markham Community Library and
Development of Lands to the South of the Library
The Committee had before it an e-mail communication (February 13, 2003) from Linda Irvine advising that she has discussed the matter of the “southern greenway” at 55 Main Street with Jim Baird, Commissioner of Planning, and that they offer the following observations:
(1) Through the site plan process for 55 Main Street, it will be the responsibility of the developer to work with the Town to prepare plans for the linear greenway adjacent to Highway 48;
(2) Through the library expansion project, it will be the responsibility of the individuals involved (Steering Committee/Library Board) to work with Town staff to develop a suitable site plan for the existing Markham Library property as it relates to the library expansion;
(3) Town planning and urban design staff will be involved in both of these initiatives (as noted above); and
(4) If through these initiatives, additional planning or design work is needed, a budget request can be made through the 2005 Capital Budget Process.
Councillor Heath advised that he will speak with Jim Baird with respect to inclusion of $15,000.00 in the 2003 capital budget for the additional planning or design work referred to in the foregoing communication (February 13, 2003) from Linda Irvine.
4. NEW BUSINESS
There were no items of new business.
5. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2003.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.