Development Services Committee Minutes
May 8, 2017, 9:00 AM
to 3:00 PM
Council Chamber
Meeting No. 7
All
Members of Council
Development
Services Issues Culture
and Economic Development Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Jim
Jones Chair: Councillor Alex Chiu
Vice-Chair: Councillor Don Hamilton Vice-Chair: Councillor Alan Ho
Transportation and Engineering
Capital Projects Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor Joe Li
Vice-Chair: Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
Attendance
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Deputy Mayor Jack Heath Regional Councillor Jim Jones Regional Councillor Joe Li Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong Councillor Valerie Burke (left at
11:37, returned at 12:25) Councillor Alan Ho Councillor Don Hamilton Councillor Karen Rea Councillor Colin Campbell Councillor Amanda Collucci (9:40,
left at 2:10) Councillor Logan Kanapathi Councillor Alex Chiu Regrets Mayor Frank Scarpitti |
Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative
Officer Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor and
Acting Director of Human
Resources George Duncan, Senior Heritage
Planner Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Planning Biju Karumanchery, Director of
Planning and Urban Design Brian Lee, Director of Engineering Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator |
The Development Services
Committee convened at the hour of 9:04 a.m. in the Council Chamber with Regional
Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair. Regional
Councillor Joe Li
assumed the Chair for Transportation and Engineering Capital Projects items,
Nos. 2, 3, 4, and 15.
The Committee recessed from 11:23 a.m. to 11:37 a.m. and from 12:36 p.m. to 1:23 p.m.
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Item #14, 30 Colborne Street by nature of owning property directly adjacent to the subject property, and did not take part in the discussion of, or vote on the question of the approval of this matter.
Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by: Councillor Alex Chiu
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held April 24, 2017, be confirmed.
CARRIED
David Rawcliffe, Chair, and Peter Miasek, Vice
Chair of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) gave a
presentation to report on the 2016 Review and 2017 Business Plan. The
presentation outlined the committee’s mandate, its membership, accomplishments,
the 2017 plan, and a 2017 budget summary. They responded to questions from the
Committee regarding the Bike Clinic, safety issues, and the fine of $2 for
sidewalk cycling.
The Committee thanked Mr.
Rawcliffe and Mr. Miasek for their work and commitment to CPAC, and
acknowledged the success of the “Jane’s Walk” event.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
That the presentation provided by David Rawcliffe, Chair, and Peter Miasek, Vice-Chair, Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee entitled "2016 Review/2017 Business Plan" be received.
CARRIED
Brian Lee, Director of Engineering, provided a presentation on this matter. The presentation outlined the background of the premature failure of the pavers on Main Street Markham, starting in 2014. Staff have consulted with the Markham Village BIA, Heritage Markham Committee, Main Street Markham Committee, and internal Markham departments regarding restoration options. The six options and timelines for restoration were reviewed. Staff explained the rationale for the recommended option of Option 4 which is removal of the pavers and repaved with asphalt. Impressed asphalt with colouring will be applied to the crosswalks.
The Committee discussed the original cost of the project and cost recovery. It was requested that this project proceed as soon as possible, to minimize the impacts to summer events on Main Street. The Committee directed that this resolution proceed to Council on May 9, 2017, and that an update on cost recovery be provided at a future confidential session.
Moved by: Councillor Karen Rea
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That
the staff presentation be received; and,
2) That
staff recommendation of Option 4 be approved; and,
3) That
the Director of Engineering and Senior Manager, Purchasing be authorized to
invite a selected group of qualified suppliers based on past performance to
submit a tender for restoration; and further,
4) That
the Chief Administrative Office be authorized to award the construction tender
to the successful bidder.
CARRIED
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Alan Ho
That this matter and the following resolution be postponed to the May 23, 2017 Development Services Committee meeting:
1) That the May 8, 2017 staff
presentation entitled ‘Staff Update on Metrolinx’s “Creating Connections”’ be received; and,
2) That a sub-committee of 4-5
members comprising of Councillors and Regional Councillors be formed with the
mandate of monitoring the progress of transit initiatives of various levels of
government, and advising Council on transit matters; and further,
3) That staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the minutes of the
Heritage Markham Committee meeting held April 12, 2017, be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
Moved by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the minutes of the Unionville Sub-Committee - Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc. (York Downs Golf Course) meeting held April 24, 2017, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
Moved by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting held March 16, 2017, be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
Moved by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the report entitled “Acceptance for Maintenance of
Plans of Subdivision, Registered Plan Numbers: 65M-3778, 65R-27216 (Parts 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6 & 7), 65M-4174, 65M-4328, 65M-4406, 65M-4415, 65M-4457”, be
received; and,
2) That the municipal services in Subdivision Registered Plan
numbers 65M-3778, 65R-27216 (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7), 65M-4174,
65M-4328, 65M-4406, 65M-4415, 65M-4457), be Accepted for Maintenance; and,
3) That the Acceptance for Maintenance Period commence as of
January 01, 2017, which is the date the subdivisions were eligible for
acceptance; and,
4) That the Community Services Commission accept the
responsibility for operating and maintaining the municipal infrastructure
within the subdivisions as part of the City’s asset; and,
5) That future operating budgets be adjusted to include the
operations and maintenance of the above subdivisions; and,
6) That by-laws as shown on Attachment ‘G’, be enacted by
Council to establish each of the roads within the residential subdivisions as a
public highway of the City of Markham; and,
7) That the by-law as shown on Attachment ‘H’, to amend
Schedule ‘12’ of Traffic By-law #106-71, by including compulsory stops to the
indicated streets, be enacted; and,
8) That the by-law as shown on Attachment ‘I’, 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 enacted; and,
9) That the by-law as shown on Attachment ‘J’, to amend
Schedule ‘C’ of the Parking of Vehicles By-law #2005-188, by including
prohibited parking on the streets indicated, be enacted; and,
10) 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 Acceptance for Maintenance Period have been completed; and further,
11) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
On April 24, 2017 Development
Services Committee postponed the above subject matter to the meeting this date.
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
thanked staff for their work on this project and suggested that this matter
return to the Markham Sub-Committee.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
1) That the
report entitled “Cornell Rouge National Urban Park Gateway - Report on Design
Charrette and Next Steps” dated April 24, 2017 be received; and,
2) That a
Gateway Advisory Committee be established to assist in the review of Terms of
Reference for the preparation of a Cornell Rouge National Urban Park Gateway
Vision and Implementation Plan; under the direction of the Markham Subcommittee;
and,
3) That
consultants be retained through a competitive bid process to prepare the
Cornell Rouge National Urban Park Gateway Vision and Implementation Plan; and,
4) That the
Cornell Rouge National Urban Park Gateway Vision and Implementation Plan be
funded through the existing approved Cornell Secondary Plan Capital Budget
15025; and,
5)** That a copy of this resolution including the staff report be forwarded
to the Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Members of
Parliament for Markham; further,
6) That staff
be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
** Amended by Council on May 29, 2017, to add Clause 5.
Dave
deSylva of Del Ridge Homes displayed a site plan and responded to questions.
Moved
by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded
by: Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the report dated May 8th, 2017 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Del Ridge (East Markham II) Inc., Site plan application for Phase 2 of development comprised of one (1)- 8 storey apartment building at 7325 Markham Road (SE Markham Road and New Delhi Drive- Ward 7), File No: SC 17 133670,” be received; and,
2) That the Site Plan application (SC 17 133670) submitted by Del Ridge (East Markham II) Inc., to facilitate the development of an 8-storey apartment building (Phase 2) be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions in Appendix ‘A’; and,
3) That this endorsement shall lapse and site plan approval will not be issued, after a period of three (3) years commencing on May 8th, 2017 in the event that the site plan agreement is not executed within that time period; and,
4) That Site Plan Approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement. The Site Plan is only approved when the Director or his designate has signed the site plan; and,
5) That the City’s 2009 Policy requiring all high density residential development to achieve at least LEED Silver be waived, subject to the implementation of the “GreenLife” sustainable initiatives outlined in this report (Appendix ‘B’) to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services; and,
6) That Council grant servicing allocation for 181 residential apartment units (Phase 2) of the proposed development; and,
7) That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and further,
8) And that Staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
It was suggested that in
future, a major intersection location description be included in the title for
applications when a street address is not available, to assist in property
location identification.
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Councillor Alex
Chiu
1) That the staff report dated May 8, 2017 titled “RECOMMENDATION
REPORT, Applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
Amendment by 1696913 Ontario Inc. to facilitate the creation of 26 single
detached lots for the subject property known legally as Block 79, Plan
65M-4033”, be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on September 20,
2016, regarding the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
Amendment by 1696913 Ontario Inc. to facilitate the creation of 26 single
detached lots for the subject property known legally as Block 79, Plan
65M-4033, be received; and,
3) That the
application submitted by 1696913 Ontario Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended,
be approved and the Draft Zoning By-law amendment attached as Appendix A be
finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
4) That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-16001 be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix B of this report, being finalized prior to approval; and,
5) That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his
designate, be delegated authority to issue draft plan approval, subject to the draft
conditions set out in Appendix B, as may be amended by the Director of Planning
and Urban Design or his designate; and,
6) That the draft plan approval for Plan of Subdivision
19TM-16001 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of
issuance in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that
period; and,
7) That servicing allocation for 26 units be assigned to Draft
Plan of Subdivision 19TM-16001; and further,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by: Regional
Councillor Joe Li
1) That the staff
report dated May 8, 2017 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Applications for a
Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment by 2473330 Ontario Ltd. To
facilitate the creation of 13 single detached lots and 8 rear lane townhouse
units within 2 townhouse blocks on the subject property known legally as Block
120, Plan 65M-3830”, be received; and,
2) That the record of the Public Meeting held on September 20,
2016, regarding the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
Amendment by 2473330 Ontario Ltd. To facilitate the creation of 13 single
detached lots and 8 rear lane townhouse units within 2 townhouse blocks on the
subject property known legally as Block 120, Plan 65M-3830, be received; and,
3) That the
application submitted by 2473330 Ontario Ltd. To amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended,
be approved and the Draft Zoning By-law amendment attached as Appendix A be
finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
4) That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-16008 be approved
subject to the conditions set out in Appendix B of this report, being finalized
prior to approval; and,
5)** That the Director of Planning and Urban
Design or his designate, be delegated authority to issue draft plan approval,
subject to the conditions set out in Appendix B, as may be amended by the
Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate; and,
6) That the draft plan approval for Plan of Subdivision
19TM-16008 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of
issuance in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that
period; and,
7) That servicing allocation for 21 units be assigned to Draft
Plan of Subdivision 19TM-16008; and further,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
** Amended by Council on May
29, 2017, to replace clause 5 with the following:
“5) That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate, be delegated authority to issue draft plan approval, subject to conditions set out in Appendix B (as may be amended by the Director or designate), and further subject to a precondition that prior to issuance of draft plan approval the Architectural Control Guidelines are to be approved, a Control Architect retained, and procedures established, all to the satisfaction of the City of Markham, to ensure that the site plan and building elevations of each dwelling unit within the plan of subdivision will comply with the Architectural Control Guidelines and be signed off by the Control Architect, prior to the issuance of building permits; and,”
Frederick Woo spoke of his understanding that revisions are being made
to the proposal with respect to building heights adjacent to the residential
area, referring to a meeting held with residents, the Ward Councillor, staff
and the applicant. Mr. Woo submitted an e-mail dated May 11, 2016 outlining the
agreement and stated that if the revisions showing only two residential towers
with office buildings on either side of Saddle Creek Drive are confirmed, the
residents will withdraw their previous petition of objection.
Staff confirmed that the buildings in question are not being considered
today and will be subject to a future rezoning and site plan applications.
The Committee questioned
how city-wide issues such as traffic calming and providing affordable
seniors housing, are being addressed. Staff will report back on this matter.
Walkability to the parklands to the south was also discussed.
The City Solicitor
advised of an additional recommendation clause regarding the requirement for
Council’s approval of a modification the 2014 Official Plan, Part 1, to
implement the development recommended in this report, and to be forwarded to
the Ontario Municipal Board for approval.
Moved by: Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1) That the deputation and written submission by Frederick Woo regarding applications by Times Group Corporation, South of Highway 7, east of Bayview Avenue, be received; and,
2) That the Staff report dated May 8, 2017 entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Times Group Corporation, South of Highway 7, east of Bayview Avenue, Block 45 and Part of Block 49, Plan 65M-3226 and Block 3, Plan 65M-3575, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a townhouse residential development” be received; and,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed to finalize for enactment by Council amendments to the 1987 Official Plan and the Leitchcroft Secondary Plan, and the 2014 Official Plan for the conversion of the subject lands from employment lands to residential lands, and to secure a public elementary school site in the Leitchcroft community; and,
4) That the approvals recommended by this report be subject to Council’s
approval of a modification the 2014 Official Plan, Part 1, to implement the
development recommended in this report, to be forwarded to the Ontario
Municipal Board for approval, and,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to finalize for approval by Council an amendment to Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, for the townhouse and school block component of the proposed development plan; and,
6) That the site plan for the town house component of the development plan be endorsed in principle and that the authority for granting site plan endorsement and final approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design; and,
7) That
servicing allocation for 134 townhouse units be assigned to the townhouse
component of the proposed development plan; and,
8) That
the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation
should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,
9) That
the Region of York be advised that servicing allocation for 134 units has been
confirmed; and further,
10) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to Item #14, 30 Colborne Street by nature of owning property directly adjacent to the subject property, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of this matter.
Diane Berwick spoke in support of heritage preservation and the Heritage Markham recommendation for 30 Colborne Street, and referred to her written submission on this matter.
Joan Honsberger spoke in support of heritage preservation and the Heritage Markham recommendation for 30 Colborne Street.
Tony Farr spoke in
support of heritage preservation and the Heritage Markham recommendation for 30
Colborne Street, and referred to his written submission on this matter. He indicated that he was speaking as a
resident and not as a member or representative of the Heritage Markham
Committee.
Kelly Kivioja spoke in support of heritage preservation and the Heritage Markham recommendation for 30 Colborne Street.
Rob Armstrong, representing Ward 1 South Thornhill Residents Inc., spoke in support of heritage preservation and the Heritage Markham recommendation for 30 Colborne Street.
Valerie Tate spoke in support of heritage preservation and the Heritage Markham recommendation for 30 Colborne Street.
David Rawcliffe, representing the Society for Prevention of Historic Thornhill (SPOHT), referred to written submission from Pam Birrell of SPOHT, and summarized the comments, in support of the Heritage Markham recommendation.
David Ellison spoke in support of heritage preservation and the Heritage Markham recommendation for 30 Colborne Street.
Keith Irish spoke in support of heritage preservation and the Heritage Markham recommendation for 30 Colborne Street.
Marion Matthias spoke in support of heritage preservation and the Heritage Markham recommendation for 30 Colborne Street.
Luke Yugang Du spoke in support of heritage preservation and the Heritage Markham recommendation for 30 Colborne Street.
Amber Stewart of Amber Stewart Law, representing the Heidaris, owners of 30 Colborne Street, provided a handout with background information and requested approval of the application for an addition to the existing heritage dwelling. Ms. Stewart reviewed details of the plan and the streetscape renderings that indicate similar additions on both side of the subject site, and stated that the proposal complies with the Zoning By-law and the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan. With respect to the purchase of the heritage home, Ms. Stewart advised that the applicants had been aware of the heritage constraints and had done their due diligence by consulting with Heritage staff prior to the purchase.
Ms. Stewart described the numerous revisions to the proposal and attendance at Heritage and Committee of Adjustment meetings by the applicants, in an effort to satisfy the City's requirements. Concerns about the process were noted, with respect to being turned back seven times, despite indications of support from staff and the Architectural Review Subcommittee. The owners had also consulted with Mr. Lorne Smith, the City’s Historian, who advised that he was not aware of Dr. Frank Glassow, the former owner and the reason for the heritage significance of the house. Photographs of the interior and basement were displayed.
Ms. Stewart further
questioned a potential Conflict of Interest by a deputant that is also a
Heritage Markham Committee member and lives in close proximity to 30 Colborne
Street. The issue relates to fairness and objectivity. In response to questions
from the Committee, the City Solicitor advised that it is inappropriate for
staff to advise or direct individuals on Conflict of Interest matters. It was
noted that this Committee had recently received a report on Conflict of
Interest concerns relating to Heritage Committee members who are employed in
heritage related occupations.
Heritage staff
clarified statements made during preliminary consultation with the applicant
and outlined the process of review, and the recommendations of the
Architectural Review Subcommittee and the Heritage Committee. Discussions
included the complexity of this matter, the interpretation of compliance with
the Zoning By-law and heritage guidelines, and the criteria used to determine
whether a 1958 addition introduced by a prominent member of the community
possesses cultural heritage value.
The Committee considered that although the 1958 addition is a good replica and complementary building, it is not a heritage building, and questioned the impact of the proposal for the new addition on the street view and the character of the Thornhill Heritage District. The classification of the building and the addition was clarified.
The Committee agreed to resolve into a confidential session.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Logan Kanapathi
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2)(b)(f) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session at 11:38 a.m. to discuss this matter, as it relates to
[Section 239 (2) (b)] - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; and,
[Section 239 (2) (f)] - Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor
Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Karen Rea
That the Development Services Committee rise from the confidential session at 12:10 PM.
CARRIED
The Committee did not report out.
Councillor Valerie Burke disclosed an interest with respect to 30 Colborne Street by nature of owning property directly adjacent to the subject property, and did not take attend the confidential session regarding this matter.
A motion to adopt the staff recommendation, to add the addition to 30 Colborne Street to the Heritage Register and to not support the current design, was LOST.
The Committee requested that a Heritage Easement be obtained. Ms. Stewart could not confirm if the owners would agree to the condition.
A motion to place a Heritage Easement on the property was LOST. See the following Recorded Vote.
YEAS: Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor
Karen Rea, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Logan Kanapathi. (4)
NAYS: Councillor Don Hamilton, Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional
Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Amanda Collucci,
Councillor Alex Chiu. (7)
ABSTAIN FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councillor Valerie Burke (1)
ABSENT: Mayor Frank Scarpitti (1)
Motion lost by
a vote of 7 to 4
Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by: Regional Councillor Joe Li
1)
That written submission from The Leask Family, Pam Birrell of SPOHT,
Diane and Joseph Ricciuti, Ken and Daila Webster, Donald Irving and Krista Sereno, Joan
Honsberger, Tony and Angela Farr, Tryfon and Jennea Elles, Diane Berwick,
Janice Martin, K. L. Reading, Luke Du and Cindy Li, and Amber Stewart of Amber
Stewart Law, representing the applicant, regarding the application for 30
Colborne Street, be received; and,
2)
That the
deputations by Diane Berwick, Joan Honsberger, Tony Farr, Kelly Kivioja, Rob
Armstrong, representing Ward 1 South Thornhill Residents Inc., Valerie Tate,
David Rawcliffe, representing the Society for Prevention of Historic Thornhill
(SPOHT), David Ellison, Keith Irish, Marion Matthias, Luke Yugang Du, and Amber
Stewart of Amber Stewart Law, representing the applicant regarding the
application for 30 Colborne Street, be received; and,
3) That the report titled “Site Plan Control Application, Proposed Addition to a Heritage Dwelling, 30 Colborne Street, File No. SC 16 114097, dated April 24, 2017, be received; and,
4) That the current design for the proposed addition to the
c.1852 portion of the dwelling is supported, conditional
on compliance with the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan; and
further,
5) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
See following Recorded Vote
YEAS: Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Don
Hamilton, Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong, Regional Councillor Jim Jones,
Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor
Amanda Collucci, Councillor
Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu. (9)
NAYS:
Councillor
Karen Rea, Deputy Mayor Jack Heath. (2)
ABSTAIN FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Councillor Valerie Burke (1)
ABSENT: Mayor Frank Scarpitti (1)
Motion passed by a vote of 9 to 2.
Brian Lee, Director of Engineering, explained that the purpose of this report is to seek Council’s authorization for the Mayor and Clerk to execute agreements to advance the construction of culverts to coincide with site remediation and creek restoration for Pomona Mills Creek crossing, in advance of the subdivision application. The Committee directed staff to ensure that the culverts safely accommodate the wildlife corridor. Alan Brown, representing Condor Developments, confirmed that this is being addressed.
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That the report titled “Langstaff Gateway Pomona Creek Crossings Construction Agreement”, be received; and,
2) That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute one or more construction agreements with Markham Gateway Development Inc., as necessary, to allow for the construction of Pomona Mills Creek crossings as part of the environmental remediation and creek restoration and enhancement works in the Langstaff Gateway Secondary Plan Area; and further,
3) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Further to a Public Meeting held on May 2, 2017, the Committee requested an update on the applications by 1771107 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.) with respect to Buttonville Airport and Transport Canada height restrictions. Discussions included the timeframe for the extension of Rougeside Promenade to Warden. Staff were directed to provide notice to the public, as appropriate.
Don Givens of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., provided a verbal update and will try to provide a written update from the federal government.
Moved by: Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
Seconded by: Councillor Don Hamilton
That staff provide an update on the applications by 1771107 Ontario Inc. (Times Group Inc.) File No. ZA 16 164154 at the Development Services Committee meeting on May 23, 2017.
CARRIED
Councillor Karen Rea advised of confidential New Business regarding an
identifiable person:
[Section 239 (2) (b)] - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
Moved by: Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor Colin Campbell
That the Confidential Agenda be postponed to the Council meeting on May 9, 2017.
(1) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COMMITTEE CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES
- April 10, 2017 (10.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e) (c)]
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
(3) LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD - MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION APPEAL - 6 JONQUIL CRESCENT (WARD 4) (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (e)]
(4) NEW BUSINESS
PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (8.0)
[Section 239 (2) (b)]
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Development Services
Public Meeting adjourned at 3:15 PM.
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