MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 7
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Economic
Development
Chair: Councillor J. Webster Chair:
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 Deputy Mayor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor V. Burke Councillor E. Shapero Councillor D. Hamilton Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Regrets Regional Councillor G. Landon Councillor C. Moretti Councillor A. Chiu |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services B. Librecz, Commissioner of Community & Fire Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager V. Shuttleworth, Director of Planning and Urban Design A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services
Committee convened at
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- FEBRUARY 9, 2010, Part A (10.0)
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held February 9, 2010, be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. RAPID TRANSIT/MOBILITY HUB UPDATE (5.0)
407
Transitway Rapid
Transit Hydro
Undergrounding Mobility
Hubs
Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, addressed the Committee and provided some history related to the outstanding transportation issues.
Mr. Neal Irwin, Chairman Emeritus, IBI Group, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the evolution of the Rapid Transit Plans in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Mr. Joe Berridge, Partner, Urban Strategies, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Mobility Hubs.
Ms. Mary-Frances Turner, Vice-President, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Yonge Subway Extension.
Mr. Rob Minnes, Project
Manager, Ministry of Transportation of
Mr. Alan Brown delivered a PowerPoint presentation
regarding the findings of the retained consultant and Hydro One comments on the
feasibility and costs of undergrounding the 500KV and 230KV Hydro transmission
lines north of Highway 7 from
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
thanked all the transportation representatives for coming today and providing
updates to the Development Services Committee.
He provided the Committee with an overview of the discussions that took
place at the York Region office on
The Committee suggested that the proposed station
location for the 407 Transitway at Leslie Street be re-examined to ensure it is
functional for the existing residential and commercial communities. There was discussion with respect to moving
it north of Highway 407 and possibly west of
The Committee inquired about the estimated operational date for the Yonge Subway extension if the funding is confirmed shorttly. Ms. Turner advised if funding is available immediately it would be expected to be operational in 2018. There was discussion regarding the required parking spots for commuters coming to the Yonge Subway station at the Langstaff/Richmond Hill Centre, the requirement for train storage (14 trains) and the importance of a people mover to the north end of the station.
There
was brief discussion regarding the potential property exchange between 407
Transitway and Markham District Energy at
The Committee discussed the cost differential between Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT). Mr. El Delati advised that the cost for an LRT would be approximately 40% above the BRT. He indicated that the main rationale for the BRT is that it offers a lot of flexibility in implementation and has the ability of acquiring substantial ridership in the first phase of development. Mr. El Delati highlighted that the 407 Transitway design allows for the future conversion to LRT.
There was discussion regarding alternative funding mechanisms and the importance of an immediate funding strategy to ensure the delivery of the required infrastructure. The Committee stated concerns with meeting the Provincially mandated growth targets without the Federal and Provincial commitment to deliver the required infrastructure to support the growth forecasts.
The Committee discussed the bus movement that will connect the Langstaff area east and west of the tracks to the main terminal.
There was brief discussion regarding the potential surplus lands once the alignment for the 407 Transitway is finalized.
The Committee thanked all the transit representatives
for presenting an update to the Development Services Committee. The Committee stated some concerns with the
Town of
Regional Councillor Jim Jones believes that the issue to underground the 500KV Hydro transmission lines is not a Hydro issue but rather a political one. He indicated that Siemens Ltd. has undergrounded Hydro transmission lines for far less than the estimated costs provided by Hydro One. Staff emphasized that the main obstacle is not the estimated cost to underground the 500KV transmission lines but rather that Hydro One was adamant that they would not permit it due to network security and risk. The Committee discussed whether the undergrounding of the 500KV transmission lines would amend the interface of the inter-modal. Staff pointed out that if the Hydro transmission lines were undergrounded it would free up the land for future development, but would only allow for minimal movement south on the location of the subway station. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) indicated that moving the subway station further south would be problematic because of the curve. The Committee suggested inviting Siemens Ltd. to a future Workshop.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the presentations regarding Rapid Transit/Mobility Hub Update be received, including:
- Neal Irwin, Chairman Emeritus, IBI Group
- Joe Berridge, Partner, Urban Strategies Inc.
- Mary-Frances Turner, Vice-President, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation
- Mr. Khaled El Delati, Project Manager, Delcan
-
Rob Minnes, Project Manager,
Ministry of Transportation of
- Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, Town
of
- Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development
Services, Town of
2) That staff work with the representatives of
the 407 Transitway in re-examining the location of the
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
Moved by Regional Councillor J.
Jones
Seconded by Councillor L.
Kanapathi
That the Committee consented to
introduce a new item for in-camera discussion dealing with rapid transit and
mobility hub.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following confidential matter
(
1) Acquisition/disposition of land - Highway 7 Sanitary Sewer Project
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
That the Committee rise from the in-camera session (
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Committee meeting adjourned at
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