MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

2008-05-20

Meeting No. 15

All Members of Council

Development Services Economic Development

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

Vice-Chair: Councillor D. Horchik Transportation Issues

Chair: Regional Councillor G. Landon

PART B

Report Agenda

9:00 a.m. – Council Chamber

Attendance

Mayor F. Scarpitti Deputy Mayor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor T. Wong Regional Councillor G. Landon Councillor V. Burke Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu Regrets Councillor E. Shapero

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor S. Chait, Director, Economic Development L. Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Planning V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design A. Tari, Committee Clerk

The Development Services Committee convened at 9:00 AM in the Council Chambers with Councillor J. Webster in the Chair. Regional Councillor T. Wong assumed the Chair for Economic Development item, No.24. Regional Councillor G. Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation items, Nos. 25 to 31, and 33.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

None disclosed.

1. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

• Keith Hoover, First Class Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 35 years
• Robert Walter, District Manager, East, Operations, 25 years
• Olivia Bella, Event Management & Outdoor Sports Coordinator, Corporate Communications & Community Relations, 20 years
• Kenneth Meikle, Engineering Technologist/Inspector, Engineering, 20 years
• Sandra Punwasee, Senior Compliance Clerk, Building Standards, 20 years
• Stephen Squires, Sign Technician, Operations, 15 years
• Naval Grotra, Building Inspector II, Building Standards, 10 years
• George McLellan, Facility Operator I, Markham Village Community Centre,
• Recreation Services, 10 years
• Alan Nicholson, Waterworks Operator II, Operations - Waterworks Division, 10 years
• Marco Antonellis, Building Inspector I, Building Standards, 5 years
• Murray Boyce, Senior Project Coordinator, Policy & Special Projects,
• Planning & Urban Design, 5 years
• Catherine Conrad, Town Solicitor, Legal Services, 5 years
• John Ryerson, Acting Director, Culture Services, 5 years
• Melissa VanBerkum, Assistant Town Solicitor, Legal Services, 5 years
• German Abaca, Asset Management Technician, Asset Management, 3 years
• Glenn Dick, Chief Fire Prevention Officer, Fire & Emergency Services, 3 years
• Anna Distefano, Training Coordinator, Operations - Waterworks Division, 3 years
• Tyler Edling, Sign Maintenance, Operations, 3 years
• Kishor Soneji, Senior Accountant, Financial Services, 3 years

2. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 6, 2008, Part B (10.0)

Minutes

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held May 6, 2008, be confirmed.

CARRIED

3. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
- May 6, 2008 (10.0)

Minutes

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting, held May 6, 2008, be confirmed.

CARRIED

4. HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 9, 2008 (16.11)

Minutes

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held on April 9, 2008, be received.

CARRIED

5. MAIN STREET MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES
- April 16, 2008 (16.39)

Minutes

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the minutes of the Main Street Markham Committee meeting held on April 16, 2008, be received.

CARRIED

6. MARKHAM SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES
- BOX GROVE COMMUNITY FUND DISTRIBUTION
APRIL 29, 2008 (10.0)

Minutes

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the minutes of the Markham Subcommittee - Box Grove Community Fund Distribution meeting held April 29, 2008, be received.

And that the following resolution of Markham Subcommittee - Box Grove Community Fund Distribution meeting held on April 29, 2008 be adopted:

THE MARKHAM SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:

"That approximately $44,000 from the Box Grove Community Fund (Capital Budget account 80 6900 6805 005 in the amount of 401,858), be applied towards reimbursing the property owners on 9^th Line, north of 14^th Avenue, for their out of pocket expenditure for water connection; and,

That the balance of the Funds be applied towards providing sanitary sewer system in the Box Grove Hamlet with the balance of the overall cost being paid through a local improvement charge on their taxes with an amortization period of 20 years subject to the community supporting the full servicing project with a minimum of 2/3 majority of all benefiting properties; and further,

That the sanitary servicing proposal be presented to the residents of Box Grove Hamlet."

CARRIED

7. ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS
80 ALDEN ROAD
OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT A PARKING LOT
WITHIN THE HYDRO CORRIDOR
(OP 08 112499 & ZA 08 112500) (10.3, 10.5)

Report Attachment

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the report dated May 20, 2008, entitled “Preliminary Report, Estee Lauder Cosmetics, 80 Alden Road, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a parking lot within the Hydro Corridor, (OP 08 112499 & ZA 08 112500)”, be received; and,

That staff be authorized to schedule a Public Meeting to consider the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications; and further,

That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

8. MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
TO PERMIT THE HOSPITAL EXPANSION
(ZA 08 111302) (10.5)

Report Attachment

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the report dated May 20, 2008 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Markham Stouffville Hospital. Zoning By-law Amendment Application to permit the hospital expansion” be received; and,

That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public Meeting to consider the proposed Zoning By-law amendments to permit the expansion of Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH), and proposed zoning amendments to accommodate the East Markham Community Centre and Library (EMCCL) and a Fire Station; and further,

That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

9. GREAT WEST DEVELOPMENTS
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TO PERMIT A MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT ON CONDOMINIUM ROADS AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MARKHAM ROAD AND ELSON STREET
(ZA 08 110695) (10.5)

Report Attachment

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the report dated May 20, 2008 entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Great West Development, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a medium density residential development on condominium roads at the southeast corner of Markham Road and Elson Street” be received; and,

That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public Meeting to consider the Zoning By-law Amendment application.

CARRIED

10. INTENTION TO DESIGNATE UNDER PART IV
OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
ROGER HAWKINS HOUSE
7149 16^TH AVENUE
MATTAMY HOMES (16.11.3)

Report Attachment

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That as recommended by Heritage Markham and required by the conditions of draft approval for the plan of subdivision in this area, the Roger Hawkins House – 7149 16^th Avenue be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and,

That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,

That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and further,

That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board.

CARRIED

11. INTENTION TO DESIGNATE UNDER PART IV
OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT
SYLVESTER TOMLINSON HOUSE
7943 NINTH LINE
ALEX STARZINSKY & ELSIE DIDOMENICI (16.11.3)

Report Attachment

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the Sylvester Tomlinson House 7943 9^th, Line be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and,

That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,

That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and further,

That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board.

CARRIED

12. LASSETER DEVELOPMENT INC.
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
AND DRAFT PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM APPROVAL
TO PERMIT A 277 UNIT TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
AND MCCOWAN ROAD WITHIN THE
BERCZY VILLAGE SECONDARY PLAN AREA
(ZA 08 107108 & CU 08 107106) (10.5, 10.20)

Report Attachment

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That a public meeting be held to consider the applications submitted by Lasseter Development Inc. for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Condominium Approval to permit a 277 unit townhouse development at the southwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and McCowan Road within the Berczy Village Secondary Plan Area, ZA 08 107108 & CU 08 107106; and,

That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

13. ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE
OF RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS
REGISTERED PLAN NUMBERS 65M-3586,
65M-3587, 65M-3624, 65M-3667, 65M-3765 AND 65M-3806 (10.7)

Report Attachment

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the report entitled “Acceptance for Maintenance of Residential Subdivisions Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3586, 65M-3587, 65M-3624, 65M-3667, 65M-3765 and 65M-3806”, dated May 20, 2008, be received; and,

That the municipal services in Subdivision Registered Plan Numbers 65M-3586, 65M-3587, 65M-3624, 65M-3667, 65M-3765 and 65M-3806, be Accepted for Maintenance; and,

That by-laws be enacted by Council to accept these subdivisions and to establish each of the roads within the residential subdivisions as a public highway of the Town of Markham; and,

That the Community Services Commission accepts the responsibility for operating and maintaining the infrastructure within the subdivisions as part of the Town’s system; and,

That acceptance of the subdivision be taken into consideration in future operating budgets; and,

That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law #106-71, by including compulsory stops to the indicated streets, be approved; and,

That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the Speed By-law #105-71, by including a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour for the streets indicated, be approved; and,

That the by-law to amend Schedule ‘C’ of the Prohibited Parking By-law # 2005-188, by including prohibited parking on the streets indicated, be approved; and,

That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary releases from the terms of the Subdivision Agreements, subject to confirmation from the Director of Engineering that the final two year guarantee periods have been completed; and further,

That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.

CARRIED

14. HAMLET OF VICTORIA SQUARE
LAND USE REVIEW (10.0)

Report Attachment

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the staff report entitled “Hamlet of Victoria Square Land Use Review”, dated May 20 2008, be received; and,

That Council authorize the initiation of public information meetings to be held in Victoria Square to review the state of the Hamlet in order to ascertain necessary planning policy and regulation changes, if any, to protect and preserve the integrity of Victoria Square; and further,

That staff report back to Council regarding the results of the meetings, and any recommended changes to Official Plan policies and the Zoning By-law in effect within the Hamlet, if deemed necessary.

CARRIED

15. APPLICATIONS FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
APPROVAL AND REZONING BY:

MAJORWOOD DEVELOPMENTS INC.,
2938 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE EAST
(FILE NO. SU 02 118584; ZA 08 112735);

HERITAGE AT CATHEDRAL – MONARCH CORPORATION
PART LOT 22, CONCESSION 3
(FILE NO. SU 05 011381; ZA 08 112151);

1696913 ONTARIO INC.
2901 ELGIN MILLS RD E.,
(FORMERLY TUCCIARONE FAMILY)
(FILE NO. SU 01 110126; ZA 08 112322);

HERITAGE AT VICTORIA SQUARE - MONARCH CORPORATION
PART LOTS 26 AND 27, CONCESSION 3
(NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF ELGIN MILLS RD. E.
AND WOODBINE AVENUE),
(FILE NO. SU 05 010966; ZA 08 112753);

TO PERMIT THE SECOND PHASES OF RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT IN THE WEST CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY
(10.7, 10.5)

Report Attachment

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That a Public Meeting be held to consider the applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval and Rezoning by:

· Majorwood Developments Inc., 2938 Major Mackenzie Drive East (file no. SU 02 118584; ZA 08 112735);

· Heritage at Cathedral – Monarch Corporation, Part Lot 22 Concession 3 (file no. SU 05 011381; ZA 08 112151);

· 1696913 Ontario Inc., 2901 Elgin Mills Rd E., (Formerly Tucciarone Family) (file no. SU 01 110126; ZA 08 112322);

· Heritage at Victoria Square - Monarch Corporation, Part Lots 26 and 27, Concession 3 (northwest quadrant of Elgin Mills Rd. E. and Woodbine Avenue), (file no. SU 05 010966; ZA 08 112753);

To permit the second phases of residential development in the West Cathedral Community.

CARRIED

16. AWARD OF TENDER 033-R-08
LANGSTAFF AREA MASTER PLAN (7.12)

Report

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the report entitled “Award of Tender 033-R-08 Langstaff Area Master Plan” be received; and,

That the contract for the Tender 033-R-08 Langstaff Area Land Use Master Plan be awarded to the highest ranked and highest priced bidder, Calthorpe Associates, in the amount of $821,460.00, exclusive of GST; and,

That a contingency amount of $82,000.00 exclusive of GST be established to cover any additional cost, and that the Director of Planning and Urban Design be authorized to approve expenditures of this contingency up to the specified limit; and,

That Town staff be authorized to hire sub-consultants (such as Genivar (formerly MacViro), IBI and Butler Group) on a preferred supplier basis, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Purchasing By-law; and,

That Town staff be authorized to enter into a development charge credit/financing agreement with the land owners to cover all the costs associated with the creation of the Langstaff Area Master Plan, including fees for Calthorpe Associates, sub-consultants and dedicated Town staff; and,

That confirmation of the RFP award not be sent to Calthorpe until a letter of credit securing the full cost of the Langstaff Area Master Plan, including fees for Calthorpe Associates, sub-consultants and dedicated Town Staff has been received by the Town from the land owners; and,

That funding for this project come from the 2008 Planning Capital Budget for Langstaff area Master and Secondary Plan process account # 80-5350-8505-005, to be funded through Developer financing; and,

That Development Services Committee receive for information purposes, the proposed Master Plan Study and Secondary Plan amendment timelines, which includes an outline of the public consultation program (Table 3); and further;

That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

17. WITHIN RANGE GOLF CENTRES INC.
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT AN OUTDOOR DRIVING RANGE
WITH CHIPPING & PUTTING AREAS, CLUBHOUSE
AND MINIATURE GOLF COURSE
8111 LESLIE STREET
(SC 07 113233) (10.6)

Report Attachment

Staff advised that a statutory Public Meeting is not required, however, a Community Information meeting was held where area residents raised some concerns. Staff has worked together with the applicant to address these concerns. This application also requires approval by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

The Committee suggested planting some trees along the roadway that leads into the school (St. Roberts Catholic High School).

Moved by Councillor V. Burke

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

That the report dated May 20, 2008, entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT - Application for Site Plan Approval to permit an outdoor driving range with chipping & putting areas, clubhouse and miniature golf course”, be received; and,

That the Site Plan Control application (SC-07-113233) submitted by Within Range Golf Centres Inc., to permit an outdoor driving range with chipping & putting areas, clubhouse and miniature golf course at 8111 Leslie Street, be endorsed in principle subject to the conditions included in Appendix ‘A’; and,

That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or her designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement. Site Plan approval is issued only when the Director has signed the site plan; and further,

That this Recommendation Report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH).

CARRIED

18. ANAGNI HOMES LTD.
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
TO PERMIT TWO MIXED USE BUILDINGS
CONSISTING OF 260 APARTMENT UNITS
AND COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SPACE AT GRADE,
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF HIGHWAY NO. 48 AND EDWARD JEFFREYS AVENUE,
PHASE 1 – GOVERNOR’S SQUARE
(SC 06 129809) (10.6)

Report Attachment

Ms. Vania Ottoborgo, History Hill Group, presented the site plan submitted for the proposed mixed use development at the northwest corner of Highway 48 and Edward Jeffreys Avenue. She advised that the heritage house, Albert Wideman House, is proposed to be re-located to the southwest corner of the property and incorporated into the development.

Mr. Sean Lawrence, Kohn Architect, presented the proposed elevations for the two residential buildings. He advised that the woodlot at the northerly portion of the property will be retained.

The Committee suggested incorporating some form of light pollution prevention into their development plans and following the bird friendly guidelines.

Moved by Councillor C. Moretti

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

That the report dated May 20, 2008 entitled, “Anagni Homes Ltd., Application for Site Plan Approval to permit two mixed use buildings consisting of 260 apartment units and commercial/retail space at grade, located at the northwest corner of Highway No. 48 and Edward Jeffreys Avenue, Phase 1 – Governor’s Square” be received; and,

That the Site Plan Application (File No. SC 06 129809) submitted by Anagni Homes Ltd to permit two mixed use buildings consisting of 260 apartment units and commercial/retail space at grade, located at the northwest corner of Highway No. 48 and Edward Jeffreys Avenue, Phase 1 – Governor’s Square, be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and,

That servicing allocation for 210 apartment units (476.7 populations) be granted to Anagni Homes Ltd., with the balance of Phase I servicing allocation to be achieved through the York Region “Sustainable Development Through LEED” program; and,

That the Town reserves the right to revoke or reallocate servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,

That the applicant agrees to pay their proportionate share of the Highway 48 flow control measures, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and,

That prior to the Director of Planning and Urban Design endorsing the site plan, the applicant shall submit to the Town Final Confirmation of Servicing Allocation Credits from the Region of York under their “Sustainable Development Through LEED” policy; and further,

That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or her designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement. Site Plan Approval is issued only when the Director has signed the site plan.

CARRIED

19. PRECINCT PLAN UPDATE FOR THE
STRINGBRIDGE/TIMES LANDS AT THE
SOUTH-WEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 7
AND SOUTH TOWN CENTRE BOULEVARD
TO INCORPORATE A PUBLIC PARK, AND
HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW FOR A
PORTION OF THE TIMES LANDS
(ZA 08 114104) (10.5)

Report Attachment Draft By-law Schedule

Staff advised that there are two parts to this recommendation: removal of the holding provision and revisions to the Precinct Plan (to incorporate a public park). Staff suggested that Committee proceed with the Hold Removal to permit use for the underground parking. The adjacent landowner, Stringbridge Investments, is requesting further discussion of the Precinct Plan.

There was discussion surrounding the importance of incorporating a public park into the Precinct Plan for this development.

Mr. Paul Nodwell, OALA, Landscape Architect, representing Times, presented the Committee with a drawing that outlined the private main driveway that runs across the Stringbridge lands, advising they are proposing that it look, feel and function as a municipal road and will include sidewalks on both sides. Mr. Nodwell advised that there are two minor technical issues that they are working out with Stringbridge.

Staff agreed to meet with the applicants and Stringbridge to discuss the Precinct Plan issues and report back at the Council meeting to be held on May 27, 2008.

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong

That the correspondence from Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., be received; and,

That the staff report entitled “Recommendation Report, Precinct Plan Update for the Stringbridge/Times lands at the south-west Corner of Highway 7 and South Town Centre Boulevard, and Hold removal for a portion of the Times lands, File No. ZA 08 114104” be received; and,

That the revised Precinct Plan for the Stringbridge Investments Limited and Times Group Corporation lands be approved; and,

That the attached zoning by-law amendment to remove the Hold (H7) provision from the portion of the Times Group Corporation lands which is zoned “Markham Centre Open Space Two,” be enacted upon receipt of a written confirmation from the Times Group Inc., satisfactory to the Commissioner of Development Services, of their commitment to contribute appropriate funds, over and above normal parkland and development charge requirements, to the special park feature; and further,

That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

Amended by Council at its meeting held on May 27, 2008 to replace the above resolution with the following:

That the memorandum dated May 27, 2008 from the Commissioner of Development Service regarding the Precinct Plan Update for the Stringbridge/Times lands at the south-west Corner of Highway 7 and South Town Centre Boulevard and the removal of the Hold removal for a portion of the Times lands, be received; and,

That the revised Precinct Plan for the Stringbridge Investments Limited and Times Group Corporation lands be endorsed, in principle; and,

That final approval of the revised Precinct Plan be delegated to the Commissioner of Development Services; and,

That the zoning by-law amendment to remove the Hold (H7) provision from the portion of the Times Group Corporation lands which is zoned “Markham Centre Open Space Two,” be enacted; and further,

That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

(By-law 2008-111)

CARRIED

20. STREET, PARK AND STORM POND
NAMING AND ADDRESSING PROTOCOL (10.14, 10.0)

Report Attachment

The Committee discussed how to improve the image of a storm pond when naming it. The Committee also discussed including a brief summary explaining why a name is chosen for the pond, park, etc., for historical purposes.

Staff advised that a report will be coming to the Development Services Committee with proposed names storm ponds, parks, etc., yet to be named.

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

That the report titled “Street, Park and Storm Pond Naming and Addressing Protocol” dated May 20, 2008, be received; and,

That Council authorize the use of the protocol outlined in the staff report for the future naming and addressing of streets, parks and storm ponds in conjunction with the processing of draft plans of subdivision and site plan applications; and,

That the protocol for Street, Park and Storm Pond Names and Addressing attached as Appendix “A” to this report be incorporated into the Town’s Development Application Procedures (D.A.P.) Manual; and further,

That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

21. TREE PRESERVATION BY-LAW (5.7)

Report Attachment A Attachment B

Ms. Marion Matthias, Thornhill resident, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed Tree Preservation By-law and expressed her support. She is concerned with the proposed September 1, 2008 effective date and worried that residents over the summer months could potentially take down trees prior to the By-law’s enforcement.

The Committee requested the word “private” be removed from the report and by-law and expressed concern with the proposed September 1, 2008 effective date and whether interim measures were possible. Staff advised that they will have to discuss with other departments (such as Operations and By-law Enforcement) if the effective date could be sooner and report back.

The Committee discussed the recommendation for prosecutorial staff to seek maximum fines and suggested it be deleted. The Committee suggested Staff report back on the following: that the process be confirmed; trees exempted from the By-law (ie Hazardous Trees and dead, diseased or dying trees) do not require an application or fee; an alternative body for hearing permit refusal appeals (Task Force has proposed the Licensing Committee).

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That the report to Development Service Committee dated May 20, 2008 entitled “Tree Preservation By-law” be received; and,

That, pursuant to s. 135 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S. O. 2001, c. 25, Council exercise its powers to pass a by-law to prohibit or regulate the injury or destruction of trees, to require that a permit be obtained prior to the injury or destruction of trees, and to impose conditions to a permit, for the purpose of protecting trees on private property within the Town of Markham; and,

That Community Services staff proceed with hiring the “Tree Preservation By-law Technical Coordinator” to develop an appropriate “Tree Preservation Education Program” and appropriate administrative procedures, practices and policies required to administer the “Tree Preservation By-law”; and,

That the “Tree Preservation By-law 2008-XXX” attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the report to Development Service Committee dated May 20, 2008 entitled “Tree Preservation By-law” be enacted and come into force and effect on September 1, 2008; and,

That the amendment to the “Fee By-law 2008-XXX”, attached to this report as Attachment “B”, be enacted and come into force and effect on September 1, 2008; and further,

That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

Amended by Council at its meeting held on May 27, 2008 to read as follows:

That the “Tree Preservation By-law” attached as Appendix ‘A’ to the report to Development Service Committee dated May 20, 2008 entitled “Tree Preservation By-law” be enacted and come into force and effect on June 24, 2008; and,

That the amendment to the “Fee By-law”, attached to this report as Attachment “B”, be enacted and come into force and effect on June 24, 2008; and further,

CARRIED AS AMENDED

22. ROUGE PARK PROJECTS INFORMATION
AND SCREENING PACKAGE (10.0)

Report Attachment

Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the Development Services Commission Report entitled Rouge Park Projects Information and Screening Package dated, May 20, 2008 be received; and,

That the Rouge Park Projects Information and Screening Package attached as Appendix ‘A’ be endorsed for use when future Rouge Park projects within the Town of Markham are proposed; and,

That the Site Alteration By-law 2006-97 be amended to grant the Director of Engineering discretionary powers, as noted in this report, to vary the information requirements and waive the fees required for issuance of a site alteration permit for Rouge Park projects within the eastern Markham Rouge Park; and,

That the Tariff of Fees for the Processing of Planning Applications By-law 211-83 be amended to waive the fees required for a site alteration permit for Rouge Park reforestation and site restoration projects; and,

That the amendment to Site Alteration By-Law 2006–97 as attached in Appendix ‘B’ be enacted; and,

That the amendment to Tariff of Fees for the Processing of Planning Applications By-law 211-83 as attached in Appendix ‘C’ be enacted; and,

That notice of the amendment to Site Alteration By-law 2006-97 be posted on the Town of Markham website; and further,

That Staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

23. PUBLIC INPUT ON PROPOSED
NEW STRATEGY FOR SECOND SUITES (10.0)

Report Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Draft By-law

The Committee discussed the need for further public awareness prior to passing the proposed By-law.

Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

That the Report dated May 20, 2008 entitled “Public Input on Proposed New Strategy for Second Suites” be received; and,

That the report be made available to the public on the Town website and to those in attendance at the May 20, 2008 Statutory Public Meeting of Development Services Committee.

CARRIED

24. MARKHAM'S ECONOMIC STRATEGY 2009-2018 (10.14)

Presentation Revised Presentation Consultant's Report Revised Consultant's Report

Mr. Stephen Chait, Director, Economic Development presented the Committee with the “New Markham” DVD and delivered a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the comprehensive report entitled “Markham's Economic Strategy 2009-2018, An Economic Development Blueprint for the Second Decade of the 21^st Century” written by the consultant, millierdicinsonblais Inc.

The Committee commended the Economic Development team for an excellent report and thorough presentation. The Committee discussed the need for financial resources to move forward and suggested separating the issue for the proposed renaming of the Town of Markham to the City of Markham. The Committee also suggested that the report be circulated to various agencies and have a more user friendly version available for residents.

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

That the presentation and consultant’s report regarding Markham's Economic Strategy 2009-2018, An Economic Development Blueprint for the Second Decade of the 21^st Century be received; and,

That the consultant’s report be forwarded to the City of Toronto, Toronto Region Research Alliance (TRRA), Toronto City Summit Alliance, Minister of Economic Development for both the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada and Toronto Financial Services Alliance (TFSA) and any other business and/or agency suggested by the Director of Economic Development; and further,

That a Public Consultation be scheduled for October 1, 2008 to raise awareness and invite comment and/or input.

CARRIED

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

That the issue regarding the proposed renaming of the Town of Markham to become the City of Markham be separated from the report and the proposed October 1, 2008 Public Consultation meeting.

CARRIED

Amended by Council at its meeting held on May 27, 2008 to read as follows:

That a Public Consultation be scheduled for the Fall, 2008 to raise awareness and invite comment and/or input; and further,

That the issue regarding the proposed renaming of the Town of Markham to become the City of Markham be separated from the report and the proposed Fall, 2008 Public Consultation meeting.

CARRIED

25. PEDESTRIAN COUNTDOWN
SIGNAL UPDATE (5.12)

Report Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C Attachment D

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

That the report entitled “Pedestrian Countdown Signal Update,” be received; and,

That the recommended criteria for the installation of Pedestrian Countdown Signals in Markham be endorsed; and,

That Staff be authorized to retain a qualified contractor for installation of the Pedestrian Countdown Signals at the five intersections listed in this report in accordance to the Town’s purchasing by-law; and,

That the Pedestrian Countdown Signals be funded through the 2008 Engineering Capital Budget for “Intersection Improvements” (account # 083-5350-8175-005); and further,

That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

26. RODICK ROAD - ALTERNATIVE MEASURES
TO TRAFFIC CALMING (5.12)

Report Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

That the report entitled “Rodick Road - Alternative Measures to Traffic Calming” be received; and,

That Council endorse in principle the use of a roundabout at the intersection of Rodick Road and Macrill Road; and,

That the Engineering Department, in consultation with the local councillor, be authorized to hold a community meeting to seek resident endorsement for a roundabout at the intersection of Rodick Road and Macrill Road; and,

That the Engineering Department be authorized to proceed to a detailed design and tendering of a roundabout in 2009, pending support from the community; and,

That the design and construction for the roundabout be funded through the 2008 Engineering budget account #7660; and further,

That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

27. BIRCHMOUNT ROAD EXTENSION - 14^TH AVENUE
TO ENTERPRISE DRIVE - PROJECT UPDATE (5.10)

Report Attachment A

Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, advised that they have successfully negotiated with CN Rail to allow the Town of Markham to administer the construction of the grade separation.

The Committee enquired a Provincial grant for road and bridge projects. Staff advised that they are clarifying the details of the Provincial grant and a report will be coming forward to the Development Services Committee with a list of potential candidate projects that would otherwise be property tax funded.

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

That the report dated May 20, 2008, entitled “Birchmount Road Extension 14^th Avenue to Enterprise Drive – Project Update” be received; and,

That the tendering process for the relocation of existing utilities, include design review and construction coordination services, be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341 Part II, Section 7 (2); and,

That staff be authorized to issue Purchase Orders to the various utility companies for the relocation of their existing facilities up to a total value of $1,500,000 exclusive of GST to be funded from Capital account # 83-5350-8047-005; and,

That staff be authorized to retain Totten Sims Hubicki to provide design review and construction coordination services for the relocation of the existing utilities in an amount not to exceed $36,200 exclusive of GST to be funded from Capital account # 83-5350-8047-005; and,

That staff be authorized to increase the value of the contract with Totten Sims Hubicki in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7 (1) (c) which states “when the extension of an existing contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial” to include additional detailed designs, field surveys and geotechnical investigations required by CN Rail in an amount not to exceed $65,000 exclusive of GST to be funded from Capital account #83-5350-7629-005; and,

That staff be authorized to increase the value of Purchase Order P6-00159 to CN Rail for the cost of CN Rail’s peer review of the bridge design and consulting engineering costs for the design of the track diversion in an amount not to exceed $25,000 excluding GST.to be funded from Capital account #83-5350-7629-005; and,

That staff be authorized to pre-qualify contractors for the construction of the second phase of the Birchmount Road extension project including the construction of the CN Rail underpass structure; and,

That upon payment of all the invoices, any remaining funds be returned to the original funding source; and further,

That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary, including the execution of documents, to give effect to the above.

CARRIED

28. TEMPORARY DRIVEWAY AT
UNIONVILLE GO STATION (5.10)

Report Attachment A

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

That the report entitled “Temporary Driveway at Unionville GO Station”, dated May 20, 2008 be received; and,

That a temporary driveway through Town of Markham lands to provide additional access to Unionville GO Station be endorsed subject to the conditions listed in the report; and,

That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with GO Transit related to the temporary driveway to the satisfaction of the CAO and the Town Solicitor; and further,

That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

29. GLENBOURNE PARK
PARKING PROHIBITION (5.12.4)

Report Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C Attachment D

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

That the report entitled “Glenbourne Park Drive Temporary Parking Prohibition and Speed Limit Amendment” dated May 20, 2008, be received; and,

That Schedule ‘C’ of Traffic By-law 2005-188 be amended to prohibit parking on both sides of Glenbourne Park Drive, between Major Mackenzie Drive and Scandia Court, as outlined in this report; and,

That Schedule ‘F’ of Speed By-law 105-71, defining a maximum speed of 50 kilometres per hour, be amended as outlined in this report; and,

That Schedule ‘A’ of Speed By-law 105-71, defining a maximum speed of 40 kilometres per hour, be amended as outlined in this report; and,

That on-going maintenance costs for these signs be included in future Operations Department budgets; and,

That the Parking Control Department be directed to enforce the parking prohibition upon installation of the signs; and further,

That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

30. REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
YONGE SUBWAY EXTENSION STATUS REPORT (13.4)

Correspondence

Ms. Marion Mathias, Thornhill resident, addressed the Committee with respect to a possible subway station stop located at Yonge Street and Centre Street (in Thornhill) suggesting it be removed from the list.

Committee indicated that the Subway EA would be discussed at the May 27, 2008 Development Services Committee meeting.

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

That the Yonge Subway Extension Status Report from the Regional Municipality of York be received.

CARRIED

31. REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
RAPID TRANSIT NETWORK PLAN PRINCIPLES,
METROLINX BUSINESS CASE, AND ALTERNATIVE
FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT ANALYSIS UPDATE (13.4)

Correspondence

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

That the Rapid Transit Network Plan Principles, Metrolinx Business Case, and Alternative Finance and Procurement Analysis Update from the Regional Municipality of York be received.

CARRIED

32. UNIONVILLE SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES
WEST CATHEDRAL FIRE HALL
MAY 13, 2008 (10.0)

Minutes

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the minutes of the Unionville Subcommittee - West Cathedral Fire Hall meeting held May 13, 2008, be received.

And that the following resolution of Unionville Subcommittee - West Cathedral Fire Hall meeting held on May 13, 2008 be adopted:

THE UNIONVILLE SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:

"That Staff and Thomas Brown Architect continue to refine (minimum of Silver LEED certification) the Version 1 (slope roof elevation); and,

That a 3 dimensional drawing be produced and reported back to the Unionville Subcommittee prior to the recommendation report going to the General Committee meeting in June 2008."

CARRIED

33. METROLINX
NOTICE - REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN (5.7)

Letter

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

That the correspondence dated May 12, 2008 from Metrolinx advising the White Papers are being released as interim reports in order to provide for ongoing consultation with stakeholders and the public be received.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 12:55 PM.