JUNE
8, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
Meeting No. 17
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 G. Landon Regional Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor V. Burke Councillor E. Shapero Councillor D. Hamilton Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering C. Conrad, Town Solicitor B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager L. Mele, Traffic Demand Management (TDM) Coordinator A. Tari, Committee Clerk |
The Development Services
Committee convened at 9:04 AM in the Canada Room with Councillor J. Webster in
the Chair. Regional Councillor G. Landon
assumed the Chair for Transportation items, Nos.5 to 8.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Carolina Moretti disclosed an interest with respect to Item #2, as her son works for an owner of the property Fieldgate Homes, and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matter.
1. DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
- May 25, 2010, Part A (10.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting, Part A, held May 25, 2010, be confirmed.
CARRIED
2. UPPER UNIONVILLE (10.0)
Mr. Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services advised the Committee that this property is known as the Beckett Farm and that these lands form part of the Berczy Village Secondary Plan. He pointed out that there is a requirement in that Secondary Plan that prior to any approvals, the applicant must go through a Community Design Plan exercise which is a detailed master plan for the community. Mr. Baird indicated that in the future there will be applications submitted for plans of subdivisions and zoning amendments that will require statutory public meeting.
Mr. David Stewart, TACC Developments addressed the Committee advising that they have submitted a Community Design Plan that is currently being circulated.
Mr. Steven Wimmer, MBTW, delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed Community Design Plan for Upper Unionville.
The Committee inquired what the targeted modal split is, how many more cars will this proposal generate and will the proposal include affordable housing. Mr. Richard Pernicky, Cole Engineering advised the Committee that they are aiming for a 20% modal split. He also advised that they have undertaken a detailed transportation study that concluded approximately 1,200 vehicle trips in the AM & PM peak hours. Mr. Stewart indicated that it is premature at this point to provide details with respect to affordable housing.
There was brief discussion with respect to opportunities to promote sustainable initiatives such as providing residents with transit passes for a year, providing rain barrels for new homebuyers and the use of cisterns.
The Committee inquired if the applicant would consider incorporating renewable energy (sunlight, wind, geothermal heat) into this proposal and whether the development will include pedestrian only streets. Mr. Stewart advised that they are open to any sensible energy options. He also advised that there are pedestrian oriented walkways but there are no pedestrian only streets being proposed. There was brief discussion regarding the possibility of community gardens.
The Committee inquired if the proposed commercial development at the corner of 16th Avenue and Kennedy Road could be relocated to one of the roundabouts within the subdivision. Mr. Wimmer advised that the proposed commercial development is being proposed at an intersection that allows exposure to the general population and is not only intended for the residents within the community.
There was discussion with respect to the proposed network and the potential of traffic infiltration. The Committee inquired if the applicant has considered paying for shuttle bus service to the Centennial and Unionville GO stations for residents within this development for the first year or two. Mr. Stewart advised that they have not considered providing shuttle services to the GO stations as part of their proposal.
The Committee discussed bicycle paths and the importance of dedicated and safe pathways.
There was discussion regarding the location and slope of the two stormwater management (SWM) ponds.
The Committee thanked the applicant for their sensitivity to the cemetery, excising heritage house and Bur Oak tree. The Committee suggested that the applicant consider the following:
· Incorporating more sustainable initiatives
· Incorporating a statue of William Berczy into the development
· Adding more roundabouts
· Providing significant plantings of Bur Oak trees throughout the development as part of the Town’s Trees for Tomorrow program
· Have discussions with the school boards to consider the future change in demographics and what the future plans will be for the school sites
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the presentation provided by Mr. Steven Wimmer, MBTW regarding Upper Unionville, be received.
CARRIED
3. Bridlepath
(Bullock) Developments Inc.
Applications for Official Plan
Amendment
and Zoning By-law Amendment
for a proposed
1-storey industrial/commercial
building at
162 Bullock Drive
(OP 10-114631, ZA 08-119614) (10.3, 10.5)
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
1) That the report entitled “Bridlepath (Bullock) Developments
Inc., Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for
a proposed 1-storey industrial/commercial building at 162 Bullock Drive, File
Numbers: OP 10-114631, ZA 08-119614”, dated June 8, 2010 be received;
and,
2) That a Public Meeting be held to consider the Official Plan
Amendment (OP 10-114631) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 09 120930)
applications submitted by Bridlepath (Bullock) Developments Inc.; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
4. DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
CREDIT REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION -
JADE KENNEDY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (7.11)
Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering advised the Committee that there have been two meetings with the South Unionville Trustee Group, Jade Kennedy Development Corporation, legal department, finance department and engineering department to try and resolve the outstanding issues and summarized the outcome of those meetings. Staff also advised that they will continue to work with the Trustee and report back on the policy issue with respect to surplus funds. Staff are recommending that the staff recommendation be approved as originally written.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That the following recommendation
referred from the May 25, 2010 Council meeting be approved:
“That Council authorize Area Specific
Development Charge credits and reimbursement not exceeding $3,362,338.94 to
Jade Kennedy Development Corporation for the cost of land acquisition and
construction of a storm water management facility.”
CARRIED
5. MARKHAM TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC PLAN
PARKING MANAGEMENT STRATEGY (5.10)
Mr. Brian Hollingworth, Director, IBI Group delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the draft Parking Management Strategy.
The Committee inquired whether the Business Improvement Area’s (BIA) were included with their outreach program. It was confirmed that the BIA’s were removed from the outreach program.
There was discussion regarding the various technologies available to integrate pay parking systems.
Ms. Tracy MacKinnon, Unionville BIA addressed the Committee with respect to paid parking on Main Street Unionville confirming that the Unionville BIA does not support paid parking.
The Committee stated their disappointment with the draft Parking Management Strategy given that there are no innovative suggestions. There was considerable discussion regarding whether or not a policy is required regarding paid parking throughout the Town. The Committee discussed the opportunity to partner with the private sector or other entities (such as GO Transit) in Regional Centres and corridors.
The Committee suggested that an education Workshop be scheduled during early July 2010 and that staff map out a strategy and recommendations for discussions at that Workshop.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
1) That the presentation provided by Mr. Brian Hollingworth, Director, IBI Group regarding the Markham Transportation Strategic Plan - Parking Management Strategy, be received; and,
2) That
an educational Workshop be scheduled in early July 2010.
CARRIED
6. CYCLING
AND PEDESTRIAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2010 BUSINESS PLAN (6.3)
Mr. Lorenzo Mele, TDM Coordinator delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) – 2010 Business Plan.
The Committee congratulated Mr. Mele and CPAC for their excellent work.
The Committee suggested that CPAC consider using the Canada Day event as an opportunity for their outreach program.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the presentation provided Mr. Lorenzo Mele, TDM Coordinator regarding the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee - 2010 Business Plan, be received.
CARRIED
7. SPEED LIMIT POLICY (5.12.2)
Mr. Steven D. Kemp, Director, Traffic Management and ITS Branch, Regional Municipality of York delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing an update with respect to the proposed new speed limit policy throughout the Region.
The Committee suggested that the Region consider the following:
· Enforcement is essential - should implement and work with York Region Police
· Ensure there is an educational component included
· Narrowing the size of lanes
The Committee suggested that staff review the proposed changes in speed limits outlined in the presentation and report back to Development Services Committee in September 2010.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
1) That the presentation provided by Mr. Steven D. Kemp, Director, Traffic Management and ITS Branch, Regional Municipality of York regarding the Speed Limit Policy, be received; and,
2) That staff report back to Development
Services Committee in September 2010 with respect to the proposed changes in
speed limits.
CARRIED
8. AWARD
OF TENDER #044-T-10
WOODBINE BY-PASS CONSTRUCTION
PHASES 1A AND 3B (7.12.2)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
1) That the report entitled “Award of Tender # 044-T-10 Woodbine Avenue By-pass Construction – Phases 1A and 3B” be received; and,
2) That the tender be awarded to Con-drain Company (1983) Ltd. in the total amount of $4,929,479.82, inclusive of HST, subject to the receipt of funding, or other financial arrangements to the satisfaction of the Town’s Chief Administrative Officer as described in this report; and,
3) That a contingency amount of $492,947.98, inclusive of HST, 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; and,
4) That staff be authorized to retain AECOM as preferred supplier to provide construction inspection, contract administration services, geotechnical material testing, and inspection of electrical works during construction of the project to an upset limit of $188,133.89 inclusive of HST, in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7 (1); and,
5) That a contingency amount of $18,723.84, inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction inspection, contract administration costs, geotechnical material testing, inspection of electrical works; and,
6) That staff be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Powerstream Ltd. in the amount of $111,936.00, inclusive of HST, for their pole relocations along Phase 3B of the Woodbine Avenue By-pass; and,
7) That staff be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Rogers Cable Communication Inc. in the amount of $24,207.48, inclusive of HST, for their cable and fibre-optic cable relocations along Phases 1A and 3B of the Woodbine Avenue By-pass; and,
8) That staff be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Bell Canada in the amount of $87,208.32, inclusive of HST, for the cost of their cable relocations along Phases 3B of the Woodbine Avenue By-pass; and,
9) That the internal engineering project management fee of 4% be charged in accordance with the Tri-party Agreement and as estimated in this report; and,
10) That the sidewalk and illumination portions of the tender $203,752.26 and $310,589.77 respectively, inclusive of HST, be funded from the Engineering Department’s Capital Accounts #83-5350-10057-005, and # 83-5350-9301-005; and,
11) That the multi-use path portions of the tender $213,986.34, inclusive of HST, be funded from the Engineering Department’s Capital Accounts #83-5350-8114-005; and,
12) That the sanitary sewer portions of the tender $108,661.81, inclusive of design, contract administration, and construction costs and contingencies, inclusive of HST, be funded from the Engineering Department’s 404 North Trunk Sanitary Sewer Account #83-5350-7346-005; and,
13) That the Region of York be requested to
enter into an Operation and Maintenance agreement for a combined storm sewer
and outlet; and further,
14) That the risk assessment
related to the status of a stormwater management pond provided by the 404 North
Developers, property, permits, and utility relocations be acknowledged.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services Committee meeting adjourned at 12:30 PM.
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