Development Services Committee Meeting
Agenda

Meeting Number: 23

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 9:30 A.m. - 3:00 P.m.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We begin today by acknowledging the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples and their commitment to stewardship of the land. We acknowledge the communities in circle. The North, West, South and Eastern directions, and Haudenosaunee, Huron- Wendat, Anishnabeg, Seneca, Chippewa, and the Mississaugas of the Credit peoples. We share the responsibility with the caretakers of this land to ensure the dish is never empty and to restore relationships that are based on peace, friendship, and trust. We are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

3.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

4.

PRESENTATIONS

5.

DEPUTATIONS

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

7.

PETITIONS

8.

CONSENT REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY MATTERS

8.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT – DESIGNATION OF PRIORITY PROPERTIES – PHASE XV

E. Manning, ext. 2296

• 1. That the Staff report, dated November 12, 2024, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase XV”, be received; and,
  2. That the June 14, 2023, recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee, in support of the designation of the following properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (in accordance with Appendix ‘B’), be received as information:  
     •    11288 Kennedy Road (Ward 6): “George and Eliza Brodie House”
     •    7775 Ninth Line (Ward 7): “James and Catharine Young House”
     •    6840 Fourteenth Avenue (Ward 7): “Franklin H. Raymer House”
     •    3949 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6): “Spofford-Brodie-Smith House”
     •    3490 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 2): “Gormley-Wideman House” and,
  3. That Council state its intention to designate 11288 Kennedy Road (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  4. That Council state its intention to designate 7775 Ninth Line (Ward 7) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  5. That Council state its intention to designate 6840 Fourteenth Avenue (Ward 7) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  6. That Council state its intention to designate 3949 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  7. That Council state its intention to designate 3490 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  8. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk’s Department be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,
  9. That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the matter return to Council for further consideration; and further,
  10. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.2

CYCLING FACILITY SELECTION TOOL (CITY WIDE)

L. Cheah ext. 4838/ L. Chong, ext. 3136

• 1. That the staff report titled “Cycling Facility Selection Tool (City-wide)” be received; and,
  2. That the Cycling Facility Selection Tool be endorsed; and,
  3. That staff be directed to plan, design and implement in-boulevard multi-use paths or cycle tracks that take into consideration financial, operational and maintenance impacts, available funding and the criteria outlined in the Cycling Facility Selection Tool; and,
  4. That the Director of Engineering, in consultation with the Director of Operations and the City Treasurer, be authorized to update the Cycling Facility Selection Tool from time to time, to accommodate changing needs and practices; and further,
  5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.3

2025 BUILDING BY- LAW CHANGES

S. DiPerna, ext. 3940

• 1. That the Report titled “2025 Building By-law Changes” dated November 12, 2024 be received; and further,
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.

REGULAR REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY MATTERS

9.1

CORNELL CENTRE SECONDARY PLAN UPDATE – DRAFT POLICY FRAMEWORK

P. English, ext. 2206

• 1. That the report entitled "Cornell Centre Secondary Plan Update – Draft Policy Framework" dated November 12, 2024, be received; and,
  2. That the Draft Cornell Centre Secondary Plan be released for public consultation; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory public meeting on the draft Cornell Centre Secondary Plan, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to this staff report; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

10.

MOTIONS

11.

NOTICES OF MOTION

12.

NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

• As per Section 2 of the Council Procedural By-Law, "New/Other Business would generally apply to an item that is to be added to the Agenda due to an urgent statutory time requirement, or an emergency, or time sensitivity".

13.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

14.

ADJOURNMENT