MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

2007-04-10 - 9:00 a.m.

Meeting No. 11

All Members of Council

Development Services Economic Development

Chair: Regional Councillor J. Jones Chair: Regional Councillor T. Wong

Vice-Chair: Councillor J. Webster

PART A

Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda

9:00 a.m. – Canada Room

Attendance

Deputy Mayor J. Jones Regional Councillor J. Heath Regional Councillor T. Wong Regional Councillor G. Landon Councillor V. Burke Councillor E. Shapero (9:15) Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services C. Conrad, Town Solicitor S. Chait, Director, Economic Development D. Ciastko, Senior Economic Development Officer V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design M. Wouters, Senior Planner C. Raynor, Committee Clerk

The Development Services Committee convened at the hour of 9:02 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Deputy Mayor J. Jones in the Chair. Regional Councillor T. Wong assumed the Chair for Economic Development item, No. 2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST -None

1. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- February 27, 2007 Part A (10.0)

Minutes

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held February 27, 2007, be confirmed.

CARRIED

2. SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE DVD (10.16)

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

That the Small Business Enterprise Centre DVD be received.

CARRIED

3. CORNELL SECONDARY PLAN (10.4)

Presentation

Ms. V. Shuttleworth, Director, Planning and Urban Design, presented the history of the Cornell Secondary Plan and the need to update it. It was noted that the Plan needs to conform with provincial and Regional policy directions and must integrate with other current initiatives such as the Markham-Stouffville Hospital Master Plan and the York Transit Plan.

Ms. M. Wouters, Senior Planner, highlighted the changes in the current draft Secondary Plan from the draft Plan circulated in 2006. These included the reorganization of certain land use designations, minimum requirements for the Cornell Centre mixed use retail centre and the relocation of the fire station.

The Committee had a number of comments and issues including:

· Phasing of sidewalk construction along the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Parkway;

· Whether the “live, work, play” community concept is still viable;

· Integration of the community with the nearby Rouge Park;

· Potential traffic infiltration along Rose Way;

· Concern that there is insufficient space for the employment lands required to generate the desired number of jobs in the community. The Committee requested that staff create a Town-wide strategy regarding employment lands;

· Concern that the target of 25% transit use is unrealistic;

· Whether non-lane-based housing products are appropriate for the area.

Staff agreed to bring back information regarding anticipated Development Charges from the Cornell Centre, and to discuss with Markham-Stouffville Hospital the options for beautifying or utilizing land held in reserve by them for future development. Staff also agreed to consider options for promoting the construction of environmentally sustainable housing.

The Committee requested confirmation that the Cornell Centre will be included within the ‘built boundary’ to be defined by the province and that the proposed intensification will count towards the provincial intensification target of 40%.

Moved by Councillor J. Webster

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

That the staff presentation regarding the Cornell Secondary Plan be received.

CARRIED

4. IN CAMERA ITEM

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

That Development Services Committee resolve into an in camera session to discuss the following confidential matter (11:50):

(1) BIRCHMOUNT ROAD – TENDER AWARD

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That the Committee rise (12:05)

CARRIED

5. RETIREMENT HOME TYPE FACILITIES
SERVICING ALLOCATION REQUIREMENTS (5.3, 5.5)

Correspondence

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That the letter from York Region, dated April 2, 2007, to confirm water and wastewater allocation requirements for retirement home type facilities in municipalities serviced by the York Durham Servicing System, be received.

ADJOURNMENT

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 12:05 p.m.