MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
September
23, 2008
Meeting No. 22
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 A
Presentations, Major Studies, and Issues Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Canada Room
Attendance
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Mayor F. Scarpitti Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor T. Wong Regional Councillor G. Landon Councillor V. Burke Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu Regrets Councillor E. Shapero Councillor J. Virgilio Absent Deputy Mayor J. Heath |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services B. Librecz, Commissioner of Community Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor B. Cribbett, Treasurer T. Lambe, Manager, Policy and Research V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design M. Wouters, Senior Project Coordinator Policy and Growth Management A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services
Committee convened at
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- September 9,
2008 , Part A (10.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held September 9, 2008, be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. GROWTH
MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
OPTIONS REVIEW (10.0)
Mr. Tim Lambe, Manager, Policy and Research, delivered a detailed PowerPoint presentation with respect to the Growth Management Strategy Options Review.
There was discussion regarding the ramp up to 2015 and
the proposed 40% intensification for the period current to 2015. Staff suggested composing a chart depicting
growth by unit types (i.e. singles, condos, apartments) in the last five years
for the Town of
The Committee suggested that further clarification is required with respect to: Provincial and Regional requirements; transit oriented development; proposed intensification location and percentages; protection of environmental lands in the Whitebelt; and infrastructure funding. The Committee discussed the importance of understanding the various implication of the full framework prior to public consultation. A half day workshop with Council was suggested.
There was also discussion regarding Provincial
commitment to ensure that the required infrastructure to support the proposed
intensification is delivered, and the need to link
The Committee commented on the issue of second suites as part of the housing stock and intensification.
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the presentation by Mr. Tim Lambe, Manager, Policy and Research regarding Growth Management Strategy - Options Review be received.
CARRIED
3. GROWTH
MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM (10.0)
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, advised that the timing for the public launch will have to be revisited and will be dependant on the timing of the Council workshop in order to further discuss various issues such as key development areas and urban growth centres to accommodate the 55% or more intensification within the settlement areas.
Ms. Valerie Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design, provided brief introductory remarks with respect to growth management strategy public engagement program.
Ms. Amanda Kennedy, Senior Associate, DPRA, delivered a PowerPoint presentation explaining the proposed program design for the growth management strategy public engagement.
The Committee suggested including seniors as part of the public engagement process.
Moved by Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the presentation by Ms. Valerie Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design and Ms. Amanda Kennedy, Senior Associate, DPRA regarding Growth Management Strategy - Public Engagement Program be received.
CARRIED
4. HIGHWAY
7 TRANSITWAY
4 TO 6 LANES UPDATE (5.10)
Mr. David Clark, Chief Architect Infrastructure and Development, VIVA, delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing an update regarding the Highway 7 transitway.
The Committee suggested that the bike lanes be relocated to the other side of the curb for improved safety to the cyclists. There was discussion regarding the potential to reduce the widening of Highway 7 instead of the proposed 6 lanes. The Committee also suggested that a sustainable plan is necessary to handle the extra storm water run off.
The Committee enquired about sidewalk construction along Highway 7 (within the Markham Centre district). Staff agreed to report back to Committee with feasible interim alternatives (e.g. gravel sidewalks) that could potentially be put in place pending the Regions reconstruction of Highway 7.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the presentation by Mr. David Clark, Chief Architect Infrastructure and Development, Viva regarding Highway 7 Transitway 4 to 6 Lanes Update be received; and,
That the Region of
That staff report back to the Development Services
Committee by December 2008 regarding options and implications of the 4 lane
verses 6 lane widening along the Highway 7 Transitway; and further,
That staff report back as to sidewalk options for
Highway 7.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at