MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
2007-04-24 - 9:00 a.m.
Meeting No. 13
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
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Mayor F. Scarpitti Deputy Mayor J. Jones Regional Councillor T. Wong Regional Councillor G. Landon Councillor V. Burke Councillor E. Shapero Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor
L. Kanapathi |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor S. Chait, Director, Economic Development S. Marsh, Senior Planner, Urban Design V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design S. Sito, Environmental Engineer C. Raynor, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:03 a.m. in the Canada Room with Deputy
Mayor J. Jones in the Chair. Regional
Councillor T. Wong assumed the Chair for Economic Development item, No. 1.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 10, 2007 Part A (10.0)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held April 10, 2007, be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. TORONTO
REGION RESEARCH ALLIANCE
Mr. M. Williams, Senior Vice President, Toronto Region Research
Alliance (TRRA), presented information on the TRRA’s mission and vision,
background, operations, regional branding and messaging, and the benefits to
the Town of
It was noted that the TRRA focuses on collaboration and has developed an extensive network. It was suggested that the TRRA’s regional advocacy approach will help to increase investment in the Town by bringing in key businesses to the region as a whole.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the presentation from Mr. S. Chait, Director, Economic Development, regarding the Toronto Region Research Alliance be received.
CARRIED
3. PATHWAYS AND TRAILS MASTER PLAN
STUDY UPDATE (6.3)
Ms. S. Marsh, Senior Planner, Urban Design and Mr. K. Okimie, Marshall
Macklin Monahan presented an overview of the Pathways and Trails Master Plan
vision and goals. Additionally, Committee was provided with the proposed trails
system, including phasing and estimated costs. Priority trails such as along
the east-west and north-south hydro corridors and from
There was discussion surrounding public consultation options. Staff agreed to hold separate public meetings for each of the four (4) communities and to first meet with Ward Councillors to discuss specific issues in each area. It was also suggested that staff present the proposed Cycle Path Master Plan along with the Pathways and Trails Master Plan and that the Chair of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee be invited to attend the public meetings.
The Committee requested that the user pay principle be dropped as a potential funding option.
Staff also agreed to bring back information on the “Adopt-a-Path” program.
Moved by Mayor Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the presentation from Ms. S. Marsh, Senior Planner, Urban Design, providing an update on the Pathways and Trails Master Plan Study, be received.
CARRIED
4. POMONA MILLS CREEK EROSION
RESTORATION AND HABITAT
ENHANCEMENT STUDY (5.7)
Mr. T. Gold, Chair, Pomona Mills Creek Task Force and Mr. D. Maunder, Aquafor Beech Limited, presented an overview of the work of the Task Force and the objectives of the study. Committee was presented with information on the current issues in the Creek including collapsing weirs, increased runoff from developments and water course erosion.
The Committee was advised that the study will be subject to the Environmental Assessment (EA) process and that four (4) different options will be considered ranging from doing nothing to a full restructuring of the Creek to restore it to its original state. The various options will be presented to the public, including the financial implications.
There was discussion on the potential for additional funding sources. The Committee emphasized the need to engage the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) as well as the other upstream municipalities and it was suggested that a report on funding be produced prior to any public consultation. The Committee also requested that the Pomona Mills Conservationists be consulted. It was noted that an implementation strategy will need to be developed.
The Committee advised that residents are keen to learn how they might help reduce flooding issues in the area and requested that staff provide education on the subject. It was also noted that care should be taken when dealing with other watercourses to ensure adequate precautions are in place upfront so that the need for future restorative work is minimized.
Staff agreed to consider the effectiveness of all four (4) options based on whether the other regional municipalities do nothing, do some of the things or do everything that is required of them. Staff will also report back in June 2007 with details of the overall stormwater strategy for the Town. An update on the downspout disconnection program, including public consultation, will also be forthcoming.
Staff advised that work is still underway on a strategy to tackle the problems highlighted during the August, 2005 storm event and a report with details of the overall stormwater strategy for the Town will be forthcoming.
The Committee requested that the downspout disconnection program also include an education element highlighting such things as permeable pavers and tree planting.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the presentation by Mr. S. Sito, Environmental Engineer, regarding the Pomona Mills Creek Erosion Restoration and Habitat Enhancement Study be received.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:50 a.m.