The meeting was called to order at 1:31 p.m.

Mayor Van Bynen in the Chair.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

The Chief Administrative Officer advised of the addendum items, being a request for a fifteen minute time allotment for Item 1 of the agenda, being a presentation by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, Ms. Liza Sheppard, Ms. Andrea Witty and Mr. Dale Albers, York Region Rapid Transit to address the Committee on behalf of Ms. M. Turner and Mr. P. May, withdrawal of Item 5 of the agenda being Planning Report 2016-19, a PowerPoint Presentation by the Economic Development Officer regarding Joint Report 2016-13, a deputation request by Mr. George Smith regarding Engineering Services Report 2016-25, a deputation request by Ms. Lisa Marie Pena-Sabanal regarding Engineering Services Report 2016-26, two additional requests for deputation status by Mr. Donald Matthews and Mr. David Kempton regarding Item 11 of the agenda being Engineering Services Report 2016-26 regarding Woodspring Avenue –Bonshaw Avenue to Town Limit Bicycle Lanes and On-Street Parking – Report # 2, Schedule ‘A’ of Finance Report 2016-16 with respect to Property Tax Rates and By-law, correspondence regarding the Public Hearing matter with respect to an Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment – 16333 Leslie Street) and Community Services – Recreation and Culture Information Report 2016-19 regarding Potential Replacement of Hollingsworth Arena Update. 

Mr. Robert Spencer requested deputation status from the gallery regarding Engineering Services Report 2016-26.

Moved by:      Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor

Seconded by: Councillor Vegh

THAT the addendum items be included in the agenda.

Carried   

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

None.

Councillors Bisanz and Hempen arrived at 1:34 p.m.

Consent Items

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

Seconded by: Councillor Vegh

THAT the following items be adopted on consent: 

1.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2016-22 dated May 30, 2016 regarding an Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - HOOPP Realty Inc. - 1166 and 1186 Nicholson Road.

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2016-22 dated May 30, 2016 regarding an Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

i) THAT the Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment as submitted by HOOPP Realty Inc. for lands municipally known as 1166 and 1186 Nicholson Road be referred to a public meeting;

ii) AND THAT following the public meeting, issues identified in this report, together with comments from the public, Committee and those received through the agency and departmental circulation of the application, be addressed by staff in a comprehensive report to the Committee of the Whole, if required.

2.

Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2016-10 dated May 12, 2016 regarding Carnival - Magical Midways Inc. - 20 Davis Drive.

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2016-10 dated May 12, 2016 regarding Carnival - Magical Midways Inc. for the location 20 Davis Drive be received and the application be approved subject to the following terms:

i) THAT the license be issued for a period of seven consecutive days from August 1 to August 7, 2016 to permit the setting up and dismantling of amusement devices;

ii) AND THAT the actual operation of the carnival not exceed five consecutive days within that permitted time period.

3.

Joint Report - Legislative Services and Financial Services 2016-11 dated May 18, 2016 regarding Housekeeping Amendments - Elected Officials Expense Policy.

a) THAT Joint Report - Legislative Services and Financial Services 2016-11 dated May 18, 2016 regarding Housekeeping Amendments - Elected Officials Expense Policy be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

i) THAT Council adopt the proposed amended 'Elected Officials Expense Policy' (attached as Appendix A).

4.

Corporate Services Commission Report - Legislative Services 2016-12 dated May 16, 2016 regarding the 'Housekeeping Amendments: Sign By-law and Outdoor Serving Area'.

a) THAT Corporate Services Commission Report - Legislative Services 2016-12 dated May 16, 2016 regarding the 'Housekeeping Amendments: Sign By-law and Outdoor Serving Area' be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

i) THAT Council adopt the recommended housekeeping amendments to the Sign By-law (2014-11), identified in red text and attached as Appendix 'A' and Outdoor Serving Area By-law (2002-151) Schedule 16; identified in red text and attached as Appendix 'B';

ii) AND THAT consolidated by-laws to regulate signs and outdoor serving areas be brought forward to Council, as amended.

5.

Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-16 dated May 19, 2016 regarding Property Tax Rates and By-law for 2016.

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-16 dated May 19, 2016 regarding the Property Tax Rates and By-law for 2016 be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

i) THAT the property tax rates for 2016, as applied to the assessment roll returned for taxation 2016, be set for Town purpose, as follows:

Property Class

Tax Rate

Residential      

Multi-Residential

Commercial     

Industrial   

Pipeline    

Farm

0.384908%

0.384908%

0.430019%

0.505153%

0.353730%

0.096227%

ii) AND THAT the applicable tax rate by-law, attached as Appendix 'A' be forwarded to Council for approval.

6.

Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes of April 6, 2016.

a) THAT the Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes of April 6, 2016 be received.

7.

Appointment Committee Minutes of May 16, 2016.

a) THAT the Appointment Committee Minutes of May 16, 2016 be received.

8.

Item New Business b) of the Appointment Committee Minutes of May 16, 2016.

The Appointment Committee recommends to Council:

a) THAT the New Business Item b) of the draft Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of May 3, 2016 with respect to a vacancy on the Committee be received;

b) AND THAT Council waive Section 4 ii) of the Committee Public Appointment Policy to excuse with reason Ms. Soni Felix Raj from her duties on the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee for the period of July through September, 2016;

c) AND THAT staff be directed to review the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Workplan in order to prioritize tasks and canvas for additional volunteers to assist with executing the workplan tasks.

9.

Appointment Committee (Closed Session) Minutes of May 16, 2016.

a) THAT the Appointment Committee (Closed Session) Minutes of May 16, 2016 be received;

b) AND THAT the individuals identified in the Appointment Committee (Closed Session) Minutes recommended for appointment to the following boards/committees be considered at the June 7, 2016 Council meeting in Open Session;

Accessibility Advisory Committee, Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee

c) AND THAT the applicants be notified prior to the June 7, 2016 Council meeting.

10.

Newmarket Public Library Board Minutes of March 16, 2016.

a) THAT the Newmarket Public Library Board Minutes of March 16, 2016 be received.

11.

Newmarket Downtown Development Committee Minutes of February 26, 2016.

a) THAT the Newmarket Downtown Development Committee Minutes of February 26, 2016 be received.

12.

Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Minutes of April 19, 2016.

a) THAT the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Minutes of April 19, 2016 be received.

13.

Excerpt from Minutes - Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management - April 19, 2016 - New Business e)

a) THAT the following be referred to staff:

a) THAT the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management requests that the Town of Newmarket staff plan and create a parking strategy for the west side of Main Street in the vicinity of the Old Town Hall and Market Square for a successful operation of the Old Town Hall.

14.

Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee Minutes of April 5, 2016.

a) THAT the Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee Minutes of April 5, 2016 be received.

15.

Correspondence dated April 29, 2016 from Ms. Kathy Somers, Group Leader for Canada TNA (CaTNA) requesting proclamation of October 7, 2016 as 'International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day'.

a) THAT the correspondence from Ms. Kathy Somers, Group Leader for Canada TNA (CaTNA) be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim October 7, 2016 as 'International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day';

ii) AND THAT the Riverwalk Commons be lit in teal (if feasible) on October 7, 2016;

iii) AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca

16.

Correspondence dated April 29, 2016 from Mr. Kirk Kelly, Newmarket Minor Hockey Association requesting that October 3, 2016 be proclaimed 'Minor Hockey Day' in the Town of Newmarket.

a) THAT the correspondence from Mr. Kirk Kelly, Newmarket Minor Hockey Association be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim October 3, 2016 as 'Minor Hockey Day';

ii) AND THAT the proclamation be advertised on the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca

17.

Correspondence dated May 16, 2016 from Ms. Debbie White, Founding Board Member - World Oceans Day requesting proclamation of June 8, 2016 as 'World Oceans Day'.

a) THAT the correspondence from Ms. Debbie White be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim June 8, 2016 as 'World Oceans Day';

ii) AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca

18.

List of Outstanding Matters.

a) THAT the list of Outstanding Matters be received.

Presentations & Recognitions

19.

Ms. Natasha Dawood, Ms. Heather Colquhoun, and Mr. Carmelo Lipsi, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation addressed the Committee with a PowerPoint presentation regarding 2016 Assessment Notices for Taxation Purposes - 2017 through 2020.

Councillor Kerwin arrived at 2:07 p.m.

Moved by:      Councillor Bisanz

Seconded by: Councillor Hempen

THAT the PowerPoint Presentation by Ms. Natasha Dawood, Ms. Heather Colquhoun and Mr. Carmelo Lipsi, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation regarding 2016 Assessment Notices for Taxation Purposes - 2017 through 2020 be received.

Carried

20.

Ms. Liza Sheppard, Ms. Andrea Witty and Mr. Dale Albers, York Region Rapid Transit addressed the Committee with a PowerPoint presentation regarding the vivaNext Project Update - Davis Drive and Yonge Street.

Moved by:      Councillor Kerwin

Seconded by: Councillor Vegh

THAT the presentation by representatives from York Region Rapid Transit be provided an additional five minutes.

Carried

Moved by:      Councillor Vegh

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin

THAT the PowerPoint Presentation by Ms. Liza Sheppard - Senior Project Manager - Davis Drive, Ms. Andrea Witty - Senior Project Manager - Yonge Street and Mr. Dale Albers - Senior Communications Officer – York Region Rapid Transit regarding the vivaNext Project Update - Davis Drive and Yonge Street be received.

Carried

21.

The Senior Planner – Policy introduced Ms. Susan Hall, MES, Vice-President, LURA (Listen Understand Relate Advance) Consulting and Mr. Peter Garforth who addressed the Committee with a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Community Energy Plan.

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

Seconded by: Councillor Bisanz

THAT the PowerPoint Presentation by Ms. Susan Hall, MES, Vice-President, LURA (Listen Understand Relate Advance) Consulting and Mr. Peter Garforth regarding the Community Energy Plan be received. 

Carried

22.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2016-20 dated May 4, 2016 regarding the Community Energy Plan.

An alternate motion was presented and discussion ensued.

Moved by:      Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2016-20 dated May 4, 2016 regarding the Community Energy Plan be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

i) THAT Council adopt the Community Energy Plan, dated May 19, 2016, prepared under the Municipal Energy Plan program through the Ministry of Energy, as summarized in this report and circulated previously to Council;

ii) AND THAT Council recognizes that the full success of the plan relies on participation and investment of the Provincial and Federal Governments;

iii) AND THAT Council direct staff to research options regarding the implementation of the Community Energy Plan.

Carried

23.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2016-17 dated May 30, 2016 regarding the 2016 Annual Servicing Allocation Review.

An alternate motion was presented and discussion ensued.

Moved by:      Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2016-17 dated May 30, 2016 regarding the 2016 Annual Servicing Allocation Review be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

i) THAT all previously distributed servicing capacity be re-instated;

ii) AND THAT upon 're-payment' of the first phase allocation (114 units/325 people) through the Inflow and Infiltration Program, additional servicing allocation be granted to Phase 2 of the Marianneville development in the amount of 166 detached units and 140 townhouse units (909 people);

iii) AND THAT staff report back as part of the six-month administrative review of servicing capacity with regard to the potential granting of allocation for 345-351 Davis Drive (40 stacked townhouse units/106 people) and 955/995 Mulock Drive (73 townhouse units/192 people);

iv) AND THAT the Town continue to hold the balance of its unassigned and uncommitted servicing capacity (1651 people total, with a minimum of 561 people to be directed to the Centres and Corridors) in a strategic reserve. 

v) AND THAT the Town request a meeting with the Regional Chair and the Regional Chief Administrative Officer to establish sustainable options for the provision of servicing allocation for Newmarket.

Carried

Deputations

24.

Ms. Lisa Marie Pena-Sabanal addressed the Committee regarding Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2016-26 dated May 11, 2016 with respect to Woodspring Avenue – Bonshaw Avenue to Town Limit Bicycle Lanes and On-Street Parking – Report # 2.  She queried the evidence of resident responses associated with the research survey statistics.

Moved by:      Councillor Bisanz

Seconded by: Councillor Broome-Plumley

THAT the deputation by Ms. Lisa Marie Pena-Sabanal regarding Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2016-26 with respect to Woodspring Avenue – Bonshaw Avenue to Town Limit Bicycle Lanes and On-Street Parking – Report # 2 be received.

Carried

25.

Mr. Donald Matthews addressed the Committee regarding Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2016-26 dated May 11, 2016 with respect to Woodspring Avenue – Bonshaw Avenue to Town Limit Bicycle Lanes and On-Street Parking – Report # 2.  He expressed his concerns related to road safety.

Moved by:      Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor 

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin 

THAT the deputation by Mr. Donald Matthews regarding Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2016-26 with respect to Woodspring Avenue – Bonshaw Avenue to Town Limit Bicycle Lanes and On-Street Parking – Report # 2 and his concerns related to the road safety be received.

Carried

26.

Mr. David Kempton addressed the Committee regarding Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2016-26 dated May 11, 2016 with respect to Woodspring Avenue – Bonshaw Avenue to Town Limit Bicycle Lanes and On-Street Parking – Report # 2.   He expressed his concerns related to the width of the available turning lanes versus the bicycle lanes.

Moved by:      Councillor Kerwin  

Seconded by: Councillor Vegh  

THAT the deputation by Mr. David Kempton regarding Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2016-26 with respect to Woodspring Avenue – Bonshaw Avenue to Town Limit Bicycle Lanes and On-Street Parking – Report # 2 and his concerns related to the available turning lanes versus bicycle lanes be received.

Carried

27.

Mr. Robert Spencer, a member of the Eagle Cycling Club addressed the Committee regarding Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2016-26 dated May 11, 2016 with respect to Woodspring Avenue – Bonshaw Avenue to Town Limit Bicycle Lanes and On-Street Parking – Report # 2.  He expressed his concerns related to cyclist safety measures.

Moved by:      Councillor Bisanz  

Seconded by: Councillor Broome-Plumley

THAT the deputation by Mr. Robert Spencer regarding Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2016-26 with respect to Woodspring Avenue – Bonshaw Avenue to Town Limit Bicycle Lanes and On-Street Parking – Report # 2 and his concerns related to cyclist safety measures be received.

Carried

28.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2016-26 dated May 11, 2016 regarding Woodspring Avenue - Bonshaw Avenue to Town Limit Bicycle Lanes and On-Street Parking - Report # 2.

An alternate motion was presented and discussion ensued.

Moved by:      Councillor Bisanz

Seconded by: Councillor Sponga  

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2016-26 dated May 11, 2016 regarding Woodspring Avenue - Bonshaw Avenue to Town Limit Bicycle Lanes and On-Street Parking - Report # 2 be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

i) THAT the existing parking restrictions and lane configurations on Woodspring Avenue from Bonshaw Avenue to the Town Limit remain as they are pending a Public Information Centre to allow consideration of the issue and other options;

ii) AND THAT an improved approach to community consultation and decision making for traffic, parking and bicycle lane issues be developed that ensures greater opportunity for informed discussion of any associated issues.

Carried

29.

Mr. George Smith, on behalf of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church addressed the Committee and expressed his concerns related to the amount of parking spaces available for shared use between the Cachet Restaurant and the church. 

Moved by:      Councillor Kerwin   

Seconded by: Councillor Broome-Plumley

THAT the deputation by Mr. George Smith, on behalf of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church regarding parking space availability for shared use between Cachet Restaurant and the church be received.

Carried

The Committee of the Whole recessed at 3:58 p.m.

The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 4:16 p.m.

30.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - ES 2016-25 dated May 15, 2016 regarding 'Old Fire Hall and Other Downtown Parking Opportunities.’

An alternate motion was presented and discussion ensued.

Moved by:      Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor    

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin   

Mayor Van Bynen requested that Recommendation iv) be voted on separately.

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - ES 2016-25 dated May 15, 2016 regarding 'Old Fire Hall and Other Downtown Parking Opportunities' be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

i) THAT the Old Fire Hall not be demolished to produce nine (9) parking spaces at this time;

ii) AND THAT Council approve the construction of up to 33 additional new parking spaces at the Fairy Lake Parking Lot;

iii) AND THAT staff prepare a report outlining the heritage, planning and economic aspects of the Old Fire Hall within the next 120 days;

v) AND THAT staff prepare an analysis and a plan for parking at the Old Town Hall;

vi) AND THAT staff prepare an Information Report outlining an estimate of costs related to the construction of additional parking spaces in the Fairy Lake lot and behind Cachet Restaurant.

Carried

iv) AND THAT Council approve the construction of up to 22 new spaces behind Cachet Restaurant.

Carried

31.

Community Services Report - Economic Development, Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning, Corporate Services - Finance, CAO - Corporate Communications Joint Report 2016-13 dated May 16, 2016 regarding Recommended Approaches to Advance Corridor Intensification.   

The Economic Development Officer addressed the Committee with a PowerPoint Presentation highlighting details associated with the recommended approaches to advance corridor intensification. 

32.

Joint Office of the CAO and Commissions of Development and Infrastructure, Community and Corporate Services Report 2016-08 dated May 16, 2016 regarding Federal Infrastructure Funding.

Moved by:      Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor

Seconded by: Councillor Bisanz

a) THAT Joint Office of the CAO, Commissions of Development and Infrastructure, Community, and Corporate Services Report 2016-08 dated May 16, 2016 regarding Federal Infrastructure Funding be received for information purposes and the following recommendations be adopted:

i) THAT Council direct Staff to proceed to apply for available grant funding for projects that align with Council’s 2014-2018 Strategic Priorities, Administrative Priorities and 2016/2017 Budget Priorities;

ii) AND THAT Staff provide Council with a prioritized list of infrastructure projects currently not funded through Development Charges, the Asset Replacement Fund or Other Reserve Funds for implementation between 2018 to 2025 that augment existing priorities, strategies and master plans or leverage grant funding for initiatives that achieve our Corporate Vision of “a Community Well Beyond the Ordinary”.

Carried

Closed Session

33.

Closed Session Matters.

Moved by:      Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor

Seconded by: Councillor Vegh

THAT Item 32 of the agenda being Personal matters about identifiable individuals per Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 -  Appointment Committee (Closed Session) Minutes of May 16, 2016 recommending appointment of representatives to the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management, be deferred to the June 20, 2016 Committee of the Whole meeting.

Carried

34.

Community Services – Recreation and Culture Information Report 2016-19 dated May 25, 2016 regarding Potential Replacement of Hollingsworth Arena Update.

An alternate motion was presented and discussion ensued.

Moved by:      Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor

Seconded by: Councillor Twinney

a) THAT Community Services – Recreation and Culture Information Report 2016-19 dated May 25, 2016 regarding the Potential Replacement of Hollingsworth Arena Update be received for information purposes;

i) AND THAT the Public Information Centre on the potential replacement of Hollingsworth Arena be scheduled after a Public Information Centre is held showing detailed concept plans of the San Michael proposal. 

Carried

Action Items

35.

Township of Wellington Resolution received May 18, 2016 regarding Door-to-Door Sales for Electricity and Natural Gas Contracts.

Moved by:      Councillor Broome-Plumley

Seconded by: Councillor Sponga

a) THAT the Township of Wellington Resolution received May 18, 2016 regarding Door-to Door Sales for Electricity and Natural Gas Contracts be received and endorsed; 

b) AND THAT staff review the current by-law and report back regarding door-to-door sales.  

Carried

Reports by Regional Representatives

None.

Notices of Motion

36.

Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor provided notice that he would be bringing a motion to the next scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting recommending a tax levy increase of no more than 2.2% (Town portion) plus a further 0.6% for the infrastructure levy.

Motions

37.

Councillor Twinney:  Re:  Licensing of Driver School Test Vehicles.

Moved by:      Councillor Twinney

Seconded by: Councillor Sponga

THAT staff provide an information report on guidelines and licensing of driver school test vehicles.

Carried

New Business

a)

Councillor Kerwin advised that the withdrawal of Item 5 of the agenda being Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2016-19 dated April 22, 2016 regarding Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application D14-NP-16-02 - 596, 602, 606 and 610 Grace Street was due to the property owner’s discovery of inappropriate soil conditions for construction of a parking lot.

The Committee of the Whole recessed at 6:33 p.m.

The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 7:03 p.m.

Public Hearing Matters

The Council/Committee Coordinator welcomed the public to the Committee of the Whole meeting.  She advised that the Planning Act requires the Town to hold at least one Public Meeting on any proposed Official Plan Amendment or Zoning By-law Amendment.

The Council/Committee Coordinator advised that the purpose of the meeting was to hear from anyone who has an interest in the Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment related to the lands located on the northeast corner of Leslie Street and Veterans Way, municipally known as 16333 Leslie Street to permit a proposed development consisting of ten townhouse dwellings on a private road.

She further advised that the Committee of the Whole would not be making a decision regarding the proposed amendments, but would refer all written and verbal comments to Planning Staff to consider in a report that will be brought forward to a future Committee of the Whole or Council meeting.

The Council/Committee Coordinator advised that if anyone present wished to be notified of subsequent meetings, or if making a presentation, to please complete a form with your name and address and submit it to the Clerk’s staff.

The Council/Committee Coordinator noted that in accordance with the Planning Act, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss an appeal without holding a hearing, if the appellant failed to make either oral submission at the Public Meeting or provide written submissions to Council prior to adoption.

She thanked everyone for their participation and interest in the meeting.

38.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services Report 2016-10 dated March 10, 2016 and related Council Extract, Public Meeting Notice regarding Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 16333 Leslie Street.

Ms. Janice Robinson, The Goldberg Group and Mr. Richard Aubry, Architect addressed the Committee with a PowerPoint Presentation on the proposed development of the property known as 16333 Leslie Street.  Ms. Robinson provided a review of the history of the property and the rationale behind the zoning by-law amendment application. 

Moved by:      Councillor Kerwin

Seconded by: Councillor Twinney

THAT the presentation by Ms. Robinson be provided an additional five minutes.

Carried

39.

Mr. Tao, resident, Goring Circle, expressed concerns regarding commercial development, parkland and management of the development.

40.

Mr. Arthur, resident, expressed concerns related to the proposed height of the development and traffic.

41.

Ms. Rusakova, resident, Sherman Brock Circle, expressed concerns of the proposed development as she looked forward to a commercial plaza in the neighbourhood.  

42.

Mr. Wong, resident, Stuffles Crescent, expressed opposition to the proposed development not being commercial and the impact of parking on the street.

43.

Mr. Kelson, resident, Ralston Crescent, expressed concern regarding the proposed height of the development and the shadow impacts on neighbouring backyards and queried whether there would be further opportunities for community feedback.   

44.

Mr. Goldstein, resident, Ralston Crescent, requested clarification regarding the planning process associated with the proposed development.   

The Director of Planning and Building Services provided an overview of the planning process and the rezoning application process; he advised that if the development is re-zoned the site plan process would advance.

45.

Ms. Baxshi, resident, Sherman Brock Circle, expressed concerns related to being misinformed by her realtor, the height of the proposed townhomes and traffic infiltration.

46.

Ms. Shaddick, resident, Tallantine Place, expressed concerns with the proposed development and queried what steps could be taken to prevent the progress.

47.

Mr. Goetz, resident, Tallantine Place, expressed concerns related to the proposed height of the development and the potential loss of privacy in neighbouring backyards.  

48.

Ms. Baxshi, resident, Sherman Brock Circle, expressed concerns related to being misinformed by her realtor, the height of the proposed townhomes and traffic infiltration.

49.

Ms. LoGiudince resident, Ralston Crescent, advised that as one of the original purchasers of property she was informed that the neighbourhood would be entirely comprised of detached dwellings and expressed concerns related to the potential loss of privacy in her backyard and potential traffic congestion.  

50.

Mr. Wong, resident, Ralston Crescent, expressed concerns related to being informed by the builder that the neighbourhood would be single detached dwellings and the potential loss of privacy in his backyard.

51.

Ms. Surinder, resident, Goring Circle, expressed concerns related to his lot purchase based on an assumption that there would be commercial development in the area.  

52.

Mr. Chen, resident, Ralston Crescent, expressed concerns with traffic infiltration and road safety.

53.

Ms. Rosakova questioned the builder’s motive in bringing this proposal forward when the original plan was commercial development.

54.

Ms. Tamburrini, resident, Sherman Brock Circle, expressed concerns related to the proposed development impeding on a return of her investment, traffic safety and school bus stop locations.  

55.

Mr. Tiang, resident, Ralston Crescent, expressed concerns with potential noise issues of the proposed development and the lack of small business in the immediate area.  

56.

Mr. Aubry, Architect, responded to questions related to the proposed development.  

The Director of Planning and Building Services advised of the next steps associated with the application.