MINUTES

APRIL 7, 2009 - 9:00 a.m.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

Meeting No. 11

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 G. Landon Councillor V. Burke Councillor E. Shapero Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Regrets Regional Councillor T. Wong Councillor A. Chiu

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager A. Tari, Committee Clerk

The Development Services Committee convened at 9:00 AM in the Council Chamber with Councillor J. Webster in the Chair. Regional Councillor G. Landon assumed the Chair for Transportation item, No.12.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

None disclosed.

1. LANGSTAFF GATEWAY
LAND USE & BUILT FORM MASTERPLAN (10.0)

Presentation

Mr. Danno Glanz, Principal, Calthorpe Associates, delivered a detailed PowerPoint presentation regarding the Langstaff Gateway Land Use and Built Form Masterplan. Mr. Brian Hollingsworth, IBI, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the transportation matter related to the Langstaff Gateway. Mr. Jeff King, Marshall Macklin Monaghan, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed storm water and servicing strategy for the Langstaff Gateway.

The Committee thanked Mr. Glanz and everyone involved in this process to date for their work on an excellent and forward thinking master plan. The Committee inquired if both the Catholic and District School Boards are in agreement with the urban concept schools being proposed in this area. Staff advised that there have been discussions with both School Boards but no commitment thus far.

The Committee suggested that the following be considered:

• Have some of the proposed open space within the various blocks open for public access
• The blocks of development should not be all the same (eg. Position of the buildings)
• Accommodate for residents who have larger dogs
• Try to incorporate the heritage buildings into the proposed development so that they remain on their original site
• Consider incorporating greenfield run-off as the post-development storm water management measure
• Ensure there is connectivity to the residents south of the cemetery
• Consider making some of the linear parks bigger by closing off some of the roads that pass through them
• Markham District Energy to serve the entire proposed development
• Have proper-cross department communication within the Town regarding this development
• Keep open the option of direct access to Highway 407 from the Langstaff development
• Look at a total interface design for the transit (Metrolinx involvement)
• Consider one more road that will connect to the north
• Accommodation of municipal services such as libraries and community centres

In response to a question Mr. Glanz noted that the project will be phased and that phasing benchmarks with regard to matters such as transportation and services would have to be met before proceeding with a subsequent phase.

There was discussion regarding the involvement of the Town of Richmond Hill and the City of Vaughan throughout this process. Staff advised that Richmond Hill staff have attended most of the sessions held related to the Langstaff Gateway since June 2008. Staff also advised that the Region of York has taken an initiative to put together an inter-municipal working group that is comprised of Region of York staff, and staff from the Town of Richmond Hill, City of Vaughan and Town of Markham. The first meeting was held last week and the purpose of the future meetings is to ensure that there is a comprehensive review of the entire area and to presumably discuss matters such as soft services (eg. Health and social services). Staff informed the Committee that a working group made up of cross departmental staff has also been established to discuss and/or review details of soft services that are an essential part of this proposed development.

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor V. Burke

That the presentations provided by Mr. Danno Glanz, Principal, Calthorpe Associates, Mr. Brian Hollingsworth, IBI and Mr. Jeff King, Marshall Macklin Monaghan regarding the Langstaff Gateway Land Use and Built Form Masterplan, be received.

CARRIED

2. UPDATE TO POLICY ESTABLISHING
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER/ANTENNA
FACILITIES (10.0)

Presentation Policy June 2002 Policy April 2009

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

That the correspondence dated April 2, 2009 from Ms. Beth Turner regarding Policy Establishing Telecommunication Tower/Antenna Facilities, be received.

CARRIED

The presentation regarding the Update to Policy Establishing Telecommunication Tower/Antenna Facilities will be considered at a future Development Services Committee meeting.

3. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- March 24, 2009, Part B (10.0)

Minutes

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part B, held March 24, 2009, be confirmed.

CARRIED

4. PROPOSED ALL WAY STOP CONTROL AT
(1) CASTAN AVENUE AND AVOCA DRIVE
(2) TIMES AVENUE AND GALLERIA PARKWAY AND
(3) THE BRIDLE WALK AND MADISON HEIGHTS BOULEVARD (5.12.3)

Report Attach A Attach B Attach C By-law

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That the report entitled “Proposed All Way Stop Control at (1) Castan Avenue and Avoca Drive, (2) Times Avenue and Galleria Parkway and (3) The Bridle Walk and Madison Heights Boulevard” dated February 13, 2009, be received; and,

2) That Schedule 12 of By-law 106-71 for all-way stop control be amended to include the intersections of (1) Castan Avenue and Avoca Drive, (2) Times Avenue and Galleria Parkway and (3) The Bridle Walk and Madison Heights Boulevard; and,

3) That the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate signs and pavement markings at the subject locations, funded through the Engineering Department capital account # 83-5399-8402-005; and,

4) That the Operations Department be directed to maintain the signs and pavement markings at the subject locations; and,

5) That York Regional Police be requested to enforce the all-way stop control upon installation of these signs and passing of the By-law; and further,

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

CARRIED

5. POMANDER ROAD PARKING PROHIBITION (5.12.4)

Report Attach A Attach B By-law

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That the report entitled “Pomander Road Parking Prohibition” dated February 13, 2009, be received; and,

2) That Schedule ‘C’ of Traffic By-law 2005-188 be amended to prohibit parking on the north side of Pomander Road, in its entirety; and,

3) That Schedule ‘C’ of Traffic By-law 2005-188 be amended to prohibit parking on the south side of Pomander Road, the west property line of #47 and the west property line of #53; and,

4) That Schedule ‘C’ of Traffic By-law 2005-188 be amended to prohibit parking on the south side of Pomander Road, from Carlton Road, to a point 30 metres west thereof; and,

5) That Schedule ‘C’ of Traffic By-law 2005-188 be amended to rescind prohibited parking on the north side of Pomander Road, in its entirety, from June 1 to September 30, 2008; and,

6) That Schedule ‘C’ of Traffic By-law 2005-188 be amended to rescind prohibited parking on the south side of Pomander Road, the west property line of #47 and the west property line of #53, from June 1 to September 30, 2008; and,

7) That the Operations Department be directed to maintain the existing signs at the subject locations, upon approval of the attached by-law; and,

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

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

CARRIED

6. THORNHILL SUMMIT DRIVE PARKING PROHIBITION (5.12.4)

Report Attach A By-law

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That the report entitled “Thornhill Summit Drive Parking Prohibition” dated February 13, 2009, be received; and,

2) That Schedule ‘C’ of Traffic By-law 2005-188 be amended to prohibit parking on the south side of Thornhill Summit Drive, from Yonge Street to a point 75 metres east thereof, as outlined in this report; and,

3) That Schedule ‘C’ of Traffic By-law 2005-188 be amended to prohibit parking on the south side of Thornhill Summit Drive, from a point 75 metres east of Yonge Street to a point 170 metres east of Yonge Street, as outlined in this report; and,

4) That Schedule ‘C’ of Traffic By-law 2005-188 be amended to rescind prohibited parking on the outside circle of Thornhill Summit Drive, from King’s Hwy. 11 (Yonge St.) to a point 170 metres east of King’s Hwy. 11 (Yonge St.), as outlined in this report; and,

5) That the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate signs at the subject locations, funded through the Engineering Department capital account # 83-5399-8402-005; and,

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

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

CARRIED

7. TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS
– PROPOSED BY-LAW AMENDMENTS (5.12.1)

Report Attach A By-law

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That the report entitled “Traffic Control Signals – Proposed By-Law Amendments”, dated February 13, 2009, be received; and,

2) That Schedule 19 of Traffic By-law 106-71, pertaining to “Traffic Control Signals”, be amended by including the following intersections:

· Highway 48 and Castlemore Avenue

· Highway 48 and Bur Oak Avenue

· Old Kennedy Road and Aldergrove Drive

· South Town Centre Boulevard and Clegg Road

· Henderson Avenue and Proctor Avenue / Glen Cameron Road; and,

3) That the Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law 106-71, pertaining to “Compulsory Stops”, be amended by rescinding the stop control at the following intersections:

· Old Kennedy Road and Aldergrove Drive

· South Town Centre Boulevard and Clegg Road

· Henderson Avenue and Proctor Avenue / Glen Cameron Road; and,

4) That the amended by-laws shall come into force and effect when the authorized traffic control signals have been energized; and further,

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

CARRIED

8. REPORT ON INCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2009 TO FEBRUARY 28, 2009 (10.0)

Report

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That Committee receive the report entitled “Report on Incoming Planning Applications for the period of January 1, 2009 to February 28, 2009” and direct staff to process the applications in accordance with the route outlined in the report; and,

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

CARRIED

9. POWERSTREAM INC.
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL FOR A PROPOSED
TRANSFORMER STATION
WEST SIDE OF RODICK ROAD,
NORTH OF HIGHWAY 407 (SC 08 130837) (10.6)

Report Attachment

Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services, advised the Committee that the proposed transformer station site at the east limit of the property has been through the Committee of Adjustment for a severance to convey these lands to Powerstream for the installation of the transformer station. He also advised that the transformer station has been through the Environmental Assessment (EA) process and that no objections were filed. As a result, the EA has been deemed approved by the Province but site plan approval from the Town of Markham is still required. Mr. Baird also provided some history regarding an earlier approval in December 2008 for the approval of the Powerstream Operation Centre to the immediate west.

Mr. Nick Pileggi, Malone Given Parsons, on behalf Powerstream presented the Committee with coloured renderings of the proposed landscape plan. He pointed out that there will be a large area of landscape to the southeast and northern portion of the site including a buffer along the creek and the size of the buffer is being negotiated with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). He advised that access will be from the west through an easement on the adjacent property which will be operated by Powerstream through their Operation Centre. There are mature trees in the valley area that will be preserved and are proposing a 7 metre buffer at the narrowest location. Mr. Pileggi stated that they are satisfied with the conditions requested by staff.

The Committee suggested that the applicant consider using permeable pavement for the area that is going to be paved and provide a more creative and attractive design for the transformer building. Staff confirmed that the Town Architect will follow up with Powerstream regarding the design of the transformer building.

Mr. Renzo Belluz, Bianchi Presta LLP, on behalf of Hanna Paper Fibers Limited and Riviera Catering Inc., addressed the Committee stating concerns. He indicated that his clients had no objection to the transformer station proposal but that there were concerns regarding the access to the Operations Centre to the west. He also indicated that Addiscott Court is already a very congested area with traffic and is concerned that the proposed cul-de-sac location at the terminus of Addiscott Court will increase the current traffic chaos and threaten the viability of his clients’ businesses. Mr. Bulluz stated that the conditions of approval for the Operations Centre require cooperation from his clients. He also expressed concern regarding the proposed hydro pylons (tower) that will be located at the east end of the transformer station site.

Staff clarified that there are no disputes specific to the transformer station and that the dispute is related to the fact that the transformer station to the east of the Operation Centre would access through the Operation Centre over an integrated driveway connection, and there are concerns on how to deal with the point of connection from those driveways to Addiscott Court. Staff acknowledged that there was a condition dealing with this concern when the Operation Centre was approved in December 2008, and negotiations are still on-going. Committee indicated that staff should report back to Committee on this matter.

The owner of Riviera Catering Inc. addressed the Committee stating concerns related to the proposed transformer station. His concerns are: not receiving all the information related to the application from Powerstream; that the hydro wires are going to be above ground; and the potential implications of electric magnetic frequency (EMF). He would like to see another alternative location for this Powerstream proposal.

Mr. Ted Wojcinski, Director, Engineering Planning with Powerstream, addressed the Committee to provide further detail with respect to the Class EA process that the transformer station has gone through. He indicated that other sites along the Highway 407 corridor were looked at, but those sites were not available to Hydro. He also read some points from a response statement prepared by Health Canada which outlined that there are no health concerns related to EMF.

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

1) That the staff report entitled “Recommendation Report: Powerstream Inc. Application for site plan approval for a proposed transformer station, West side of Rodick road, north of Highway 407 (SC 08 130837),” be received; and,

2) That the site plan application be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’.; and,

3) That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning or her designate, to be issued following the satisfaction of the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘A’. Site plan approval is issued only when the director or her designate has signed the site plan; and further,

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

CARRIED

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

That staff be directed to report back to Committee with regard to the issue of the cul-de-sac location at the terminus of Addiscott Court.

CARRIED

10. TOWARD A MARKHAM GROWTH STRATEGY:
OUTLINING AN INTENSIFICATION STRATEGY (10.0)

Report Figure 1 and 2 Appendix A

Staff advised that this report was deferred at the March 24, 2009 Development Services Committee meeting to this date, and that staff provided a presentation that outlined an overview of the information contained in this report at the March 31, 2009 Part A Development Services meeting . Staff also advised that this report is essentially outlining general principles of intensification that will support the Town’s basic objective to intensify within the existing urban boundaries to the extent possible. Staff have been working on identifying those locations and planning for it. This report also summarizes the framework that has been guiding staff.

Mr. Harry Eaglesham, Unionville Ratepayers, addressed the Committee regarding Markham’s Growth Strategy. He distributed a handout that outlines five comments and suggestions to be considered by staff and Committee.

There was some discussion regarding principles 1, 3, 4 and 8. Staff clarified the intention of these principles for the Committee.

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

That the correspondence from Mr. Harry Eaglesham, be received.

CARRIED

Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That the report entitled “Toward a Markham Growth Management Strategy: Outlining an Intensification Strategy”, dated March 24, 2009, and the report entitled “Towards a Markham Growth Management Strategy: Refined Working Principles for Intensification Strategy” dated April 7, 2009, be received; and,

2) That the “Intensification Principles” and the “Intensification Hierarchy”, as described in the March 24^th report, and further refined in the April 7^th report, be endorsed as a basis and framework for finalizing a Markham Intensification Strategy addressing both residential and employment intensification within the Town’s current settlement area; and,

3) That, as per Council’s direction on February 10, 2009, Staff report back to Development Services Committee with a summary of responses received on the housing and employment growth alternatives through public consultation; and,

4) That Staff report back to the Development Services Committee with a recommended Intensification Strategy following endorsation of the preferred alternative for housing and employment growth as identified in the Markham Growth Management Strategy; and further,

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

CARRIED

11. THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
SCIENCE PARKS (IASP) WORLD CONFERENCE
ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARKS
RALEIGH, NC, JUNE 1-4, 2009 (10.16)

Report Attachment

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

1) That the report entitled “The International Association of Science Parks (IASP) World Conference on Science and Technology Parks. Raleigh, NC, June 1-4, 2009” be received, and,

2) That the Town be represented at the conference by the Chair of the Economic Development Committee and the Senior Business Development Officer, Economic Development, and,

3) That the cost of attending the conference be expensed from within the approved 2009 Economic Development Travel budget account 610-9985201; and further,

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

CARRIED

12. AWARD TENDER # 021-T-09
ENTERPRISE BOULEVARD EXTENSION PHASE 2
AND MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE SOUTH RECONSTRUCTION (7.12.2)

Report Attach A Attach B Attach C and D

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

1) That the April 7, 2009 staff report entitled “Award Tender # 021-T-09, Enterprise Boulevard Extension Phase 2 and Main Street Unionville South Reconstruction be received; and,

2) That the contract for Tender # 021-T-09, Enterprise Boulevard Extension Phase 2 and Main Street Unionville South Reconstruction be awarded to the lowest price qualified bidder, Carillion Canada Inc. in the amount of $8,687,936.71 exclusive of GST (excluding Markham District Energy cost); and,

3) That a contingency amount of $1,018,793.67 exclusive of GST be established to cover any additional construction costs and that the Director of Engineering be authorized to approve the expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified limit with monthly reporting to the Town Treasurer; and,

4) That staff be authorized to retain McCormick Rankin Corporation as preferred supplier to provide construction inspection, contract administration services and material testing during construction of the project to an upset limit of $671,250.00 exclusive of GST, in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7 (1); and,

5) That a contingency amount of $67,125.00 exclusive of GST be established to cover any additional construction inspection and contract administration services and material testing during construction and that the Director of Engineering be authorized to approve the expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified limit with monthly reporting to the Town Treasurer; and,

6) That Purchasing Department staff be authorized to issue a purchase order to Power Stream Inc. for an amount of $62,800.00 exclusive of GST for the cost of work to be carried out by Power Stream Inc relating to the completion of service connections, removal of primary lines and temporary isolation of power lines; and,

7) That funding for the project be provided from the approved Capital Budget accounts # 083-5350-8161-005, 083-5350-9320-005 and 083-5350-9325-005, and recoveries from Bell Canada, as identified in this report; and,

8) That staff be authorized to award the contract for the wider bridge option; and,

9) That upon payment of all invoices, any remaining funds be returned to the original funding sources; and,

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

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

13. ROUGE PARK (10.0)

Regional Councillor Jack Heath advised the Committee that a workshop regarding the Rouge Park will be held on Thursday April 16, 2009. He also advised the Committee that some Toronto Councillors are proposing that the Rouge Park be designated a national park. Regional Councillor Jack Heath indicated his support of a national park however does not believe it will occur.

ADJOURNMENT

The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 12:47 PM.