Development Services Committee Meeting
Revised Agenda
Revised items are identified by an asterisk (*)

Meeting Number: 17

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 9:00 A.m. - 3:00 P.m.

Live streamed

Please bring this Development Services Committee Agenda to the Council meeting on July 17, 2024.

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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

3.1

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES - JUNE 4, 2024 (10.0)

• 1. That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on June 4, 2024, be confirmed.

4.

PRESENTATIONS

4.1

PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

The Development Services Committee recognizes the following members of staff:

Chief Administrative Office - Corporate Communication
Prachi Bhaumik, Senior Graphic Designer, Corporate Communication, 5 years

Chief Administrative Office - Fire & Emergency Services
Roger Bunker, Fire Mechanic, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Community Services Commission
Shumin Gao, Manager, System Engineering, Environmental Services, 20 years
Ryan O'Reilly, Working Supervisor, Gardener, Operations - Parks, 20 years
Paul Willis, Operations Working Supervisor, Operations - Roads, 20 years
Trevor Frizzle, Facility Operator I, Recreation Services, 20 years,
Jeff McCurdy, Supervisor, Community Program, Recreation Services, 10 years

Corporate Services Commission
John Karabourniotis, Administrative Services Coordinator, Print, Legislative Services, 35 years
Ken Karges, Lead, Service Management, Information Technology Services, 20 years
Sunny Kao, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer II, By-Law & Regulatory Services, 5 years
Henry Chow, Administrative Services Clerk, Mail, Legislative Services, 5 years

Development Services Commission
John Fourtounas, Zoning Examiner, Building Standards, 15 years

5.

DEPUTATIONS

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.1

COMMUNICATIONS, RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 648321 ONTARIO INC. (C/O GATZIOS PLANNING CONSULTANTS) AT 5871 HIGHWAY 7, APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT A 13-STOREY MIXED-USE BUILDING AT

5871 HIGHWAY 7 (WARD 4) FILE PLAN 22 244910 (10.3, 10.5)

Note: Please refer to item 9.1 for staff report.

• 1. That the communications submitted by Lilian Man, Glen C., Niranjan Balachandran, Maureen Segre, David Huebel, Joseph Schmidt and David McKey, providing comments regarding the above subject matter be received.

6.2

MEMORANDUM, 1000503212 ONTARIO INC., 7960 REESOR ROAD, APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (10.5)

Note: Please refer to item 9.3 for staff report.

• 1. That the memorandum dated July 2, 2024 and titled “1000503212 Ontario Inc. 7960 Reesor Road Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment (File No. PLAN 24 1637734)”, be received.

7.

PETITIONS

8.

CONSENT REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY MATTERS

8.1

HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES – JUNE 12, 2024 (16.11)

• 1. That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held June 12, 2024 be received for information purposes.

8.2

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, DESIGNATION OF PRIORITY PROPERTIES – PHASE XII (16.11.3)

E. Manning, ext. 2296

• 1. That the Staff report, dated July 16, 2024, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase XII”, 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:
     • 5970 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 6): “Peter Milne Jr. House”; and,
     • 11534 McCowan Road (Ward 6): “Hastings-Francy House”; and,
     • 10235 Highway 48 (Ward 5): “Byer-Shank House”; and,
  3. That Council state its intention to designate 5970 Elgin Mills Road East (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 11534 McCowan Road (Ward 6) 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 10235 Highway 48 (Ward 5) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  6. 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,
  7. 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,
  8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.3

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, OBJECTION TO INCLUSION ON THE HERITAGE REGISTER AND OBJECTION TO NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE – PHASE IX PROPERTIES (16.11.3)

E. Manning, ext. 2296

• 1. That the Staff report, dated July 16, 2024, titled "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Objection to Inclusion on the Heritage Register and Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate – Phase IX Properties”, be received; and,
  2. That the written objection to designation under the Ontario Heritage Act as submitted by the property owner of 7507 Kennedy Road (Ward 8), be received as information; and,
  3. That Council affirm its intention to designate 7507 Kennedy Road (Ward 8) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  4. That Councils finds 7507 Kennedy Road (Ward 8) to be a significant cultural heritage resource and does not support its removal from the Markham Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest; and,
  5. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,
  6. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve notice of Council’s adoption of the designation by-law as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and further,
  7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.4

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, REVISIONS TO THE STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE WITHIN THE DESIGNATION BY-LAW FOR 6472 STEELES AVENUE EAST (“GEORGE AND NELLIE FREEMAN HOUSE”) (WARD 7) (16.11.3)

E. Manning, ext. 2296

• 1. That the Staff report, dated July 16, 2024, titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Revisions to the Statement of Significance within the Designation By-law for 6472 Steeles Avenue East (“George and Nellie Freeman House”) (Ward 7)”, be received; and,
  2. That the Statement of Significance as contained within Schedule ‘B’ of By-law 2024-98 be amended to refine the list of heritage attributes in response to information provided by the Property owner; and further,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.5

ROAD SAFETY PLAN PROJECT BRANDING (5.10)

D. Porretta, ext. 2040 / M. Ismatyar, ext. 4020

• 1. That Council receives this memorandum pertaining to the proposed branding of Markham’s Vision Zero Road Safety Plan for information and awareness.

8.6

AWARD OF RFP 273-R-23 CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN (5.0, 7.12)

L. Chong, ext. 3136 / S. Wat, ext. 2077 / T. Casale, ext. 3190

• 1. That the report entitled “Award of RFP 273-R-23 Consulting Services for the Completion of the City of Markham Transportation Master Plan” be received; and,
  2. That the contract for Consulting Services for the Completion of the City of Markham Transportation Master Plan be awarded to the highest ranked, 2^nd lowest priced bidder, HDR Inc., in the amount of $808,015.10 inclusive of HST; and,
  3. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $80,801.51 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional consulting services to deliver the project and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
  4. That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $79,993.50 be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and,
  5. That the cost in the amount of $968,810.11 ($808,015.10 + $80,801.51 + $79,993.50) be funded from capital account 640 101 5399 23105 with available budget of $974,700; and,
  6. That the remaining budget in the amount of $5,889.89 be returned to the original funding source; and further,
  7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.7

TRI-PARTY LEGAL AGREEMENT AUTHORIZATION BETWEEN THE CITY OF MARKHAM, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK, AND THE CITY OF RICHMOND HILL FOR THE HIGHWAY 404 MID-BLOCK CROSSING - NORTH OF 16TH AVENUE PROJECT (WARD 2) (5.10, 8.2)

A. Lim, ext. 2860 / S. Kalali, ext. 2360

• 1. That the report entitled “Tri-party Legal Agreement Authorization between the City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, and the City of Richmond Hill for the Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing – North of 16th Avenue Project (Ward 2)”, be received; and,
  2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the Regional Municipality of York (the Region) and the City of Richmond Hill (Richmond Hill) to govern the design, property acquisition, project management, construction, operation, road surface maintenance, long-term maintenance and replacement of the Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing, between 16th  Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive, and cost-sharing with respect to same, provided that the form of such agreement is satisfactory to the Commissioner of Development Services and the City Solicitor; and,
  3. That after the Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing project is complete, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any documents and agreements required to acquire lands from the Region for nominal consideration, provided the form of such documents and agreements are satisfactory to the Commissioner of Development Services and the City Solicitor; and further,
  4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.8

AWARD OF RFT 149-T-24 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF CITY-WIDE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, SPLASH PADS AND WASHROOMS AND TESTING OF BACKFLOW PREVENTERS (7.12, 6.3)

D. Plant, ext. 4893 / M. Lee, ext. 2239

• 1. That the report entitled “Award of RFT 149-T-24 Maintenance and Repairs of City-Wide Irrigation Systems, Splash Pads and Washrooms and Testing of Backflow Preventers” be received; and,
  2. That the contract for maintenance and repairs of City-wide irrigation systems, splash pads, and washrooms and testing of backflow preventers be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Enviroturf Inc., for the following:
     • $263,558.40 - August 1 to December 31, 2024; and,
     • $309,350.40 - January 1 to December 31, 2025*; and,
     • $309,350.40 - January 1 to December 31, 2026*; and,
     • $309,350.40 - January 1 to December 31, 2027*; and,
     • $1,191,609.60 – Total; and,
     • The renewal years are subject to annual price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index for All Items Ontario for the 12-month period ending September 30 in the applicable year, up to a maximum of 4%. Years Two to Four are subject to adoption of the 2025 to 2027 budgets; and,
     • Note: The award in 2024 does not include spring start-up and estimated maintenance and repairs from January – July 2024; and,
  3. That the estimated 2024 cost in the amount of $263,558.40 (inclusive of HST) be funded from the accounts with the following budget available:
     • $73,611.12 - 730-732-5415 (Sportsfield Maintenance); and,
     • $32,410.86 - 730-743-5414 (Facility Maintenance); and,
     • $24,970.02 - 730-739-5399 (Playground Maintenance); and,
     • $130,992.00 – Total; and,
  4. That the estimated budget shortfall in 2024 in the amount of $132,566.40 ($263,558.40 - $130,992.00) be reported as part of the 2024 year-end results of operations; and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.9

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES – JUNE 25, 2024 (10.0)

• 1. That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held June 25, 2024, be confirmed.

9.

REGULAR REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY MATTERS

9.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 648321 ONTARIO INC. (C/O GATZIOS PLANNING CONSULTANTS) AT 5871 HIGHWAY 7, APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT A 13-STOREY MIXED-USE BUILDING AT 5871 HIGHWAY 7 (WARD 4)

FILE PLAN 22 244910 (10.3, 10.5)

B. Manoharan, ext. 2190

Note: Report is now attached. 

• 1. That the report dated July 16, 2024, titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 648321 Ontario Inc. (c/o Gatzios Planning Consultants), Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications to permit a 13-storey mixed-use building at 5871 Highway 7 (Ward 4) File PLAN 22 244910”, be received; and,
  2. That the Official Plan Amendment application (PLAN 22 244910) be approved and that the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought to a future Council meeting for adoption without further notice; and,
  3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (PLAN 22 244910) be approved and the draft site-specific implementing Zoning By-law, attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and brought to a future Council meeting for enactment without further notice; and,
  4. That servicing allocation for 137 residential units be assigned to the proposed 13-storey development; and,
  5. That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed within a period of three (3) years from the date that Council assigned servicing allocation; and further,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2

MEMORANDUM, COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR PARKLAND DEDICATION EXEMPTION: 313 MAIN STREET MARKHAM NORTH (SPC 22 263550) (6.3)

A. Van Ommen, ext. 2478

• 1. That the memorandum titled, “Council Approval for Parkland Dedication Exemption: 313 Main Street Markham North (SPC 22 263550)”, be received; and,
  2. That the Commissioner of Development Services or the Director of Planning and Urban Design be authorized to approve parkland dedication exemption for 313 Main Street Markham North as identified in this memo; and,
  3. That the Parkland Dedication By-law be amended and be brought back for Council’s approval to authorize the Commissioner of Development Services or the Director of Planning and Urban Design to consider and approve any future requests for exemption of parkland dedication obligations, such as applications with minor renovations or additions that do not meet the definition of “Redevelopment” in the City’s Parkland Dedication By-law; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.3

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 1000503212 ONTARIO INC. AT 7960 REESOR ROAD, APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPRISED OF MULTIPLE BUILDINGS AND

THE RETENTION OF AN EXISTING HERITAGE DWELLING AT 7960 REESOR ROAD (WARD 7) FILE PLAN 24 163734 (10.5)

A. Chau, ext. 3279

Note: This item was deferred to this Development Services Committee meeting at the June 18, 2024 Development Services Committee meeting.

• 1. That the report, dated June 18, 2024, titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT 1000503212 Ontario Inc., Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit an industrial development comprised of multiple buildings and the retention of an existing heritage dwelling at 7960 Reesor Road, File PLAN 24 163734 (Ward 7)”, be received; and,
  2. That the application (PLAN 24 163734) to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87, 177-96, and 2024-19, as amended, be approved and the attached site-specific implementing Zoning By-laws, attached hereto as Appendices “A” and “B”, be finalized and brought to a future Council meeting for enactment; and further,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.4

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, REGENCY PROPERTY INC., FORMERLY STATEVIEW HOMES (NAO TOWNS) INC., AT 7810, 7822, 7834, AND 7846 MCCOWAN ROAD, APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT

WITH 133 UNITS, A COMMON OUTDOOR AMENITY AREA, AND A PUBLIC PARK AT 7810, 7822, 7834, AND 7846 MCCOWAN ROAD (WARD 8) FILES PLAN 22 247284 AND PLAN 21 129900 (10.3, 10.5)

M. Leung, ext. 2392

• 1. That the July 16, 2024, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Regency Property Inc., formerly Stateview Homes (Nao Towns) Inc., Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a townhouse development with 133 units, a common outdoor amenity area, and a public park at 7810, 7822, 7834, and 7846 McCowan Road (Ward 8), Files PLAN 22 247284 and PLAN 21 129900”, be received; and,
  2. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Regency Property Inc. be approved and that the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be adopted without further notice; and,
  3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Regency Property Inc. be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and,
  4. That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 133 residential units; and,
  5. That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed in 3 years; and,
  6. That York Region be advised that servicing allocation for 133 residential units has been granted; and further,
  7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.5

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, SPRING HILL HOMES INC. AT 7128, 7170, AND 7186 HIGHWAY 7 EAST, APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT TWO HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDINGS AND STACKED TOWNHOUSES

AT 7128, 7170, AND 7186 HIGHWAY 7 EAST IN CORNELL CENTRE (WARD 5) FILE PLAN 20 119576 (10.3, 10.5)

S. Corr, ext. 2532

• 1. That the July 16, 2024, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Springhill Homes Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit two high rise residential apartment buildings and stacked townhouses at 7128, 7170, and 7186 Highway 7 in Cornell Centre (Ward 5), File PLAN 20 119576”, be received; and,
  2. That the Official Plan Amendment application, submitted by Springhill Homes Inc., be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be adopted without further notice; and,
  3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application, submitted by Springhill Homes Inc., be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and,
  4. That servicing allocation for 884 units be assigned to the proposed apartment buildings and stacked townhouse buildings; and,
  5. That York Region be advised that servicing capacity for 884 units has been granted; and,
  6. That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed within a period of three (3) years from the date that Council assigned servicing allocation; and further,
  7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.6

MEMORANDUM, CITY SUPPORT FOR MUNICIPAL ZONING ORDER, 11120 AND 11274 HIGHWAY 48 (PROPOSED TREASURE HILL DEVELOPMENT) (10.5)

G. Cescato, ext. 2202

• 1. That the July 16, 2024 memorandum titled “City Support for Municipal Zoning Order 11120 and 11274 Highway 48 (Proposed Treasure Hill Development)” be received; and,
  2. That, subject to and conditional upon the City and Treasure Hill entering into certain commercial and real estate agreements, Council provide its endorsement to the proposed Minister's Zoning Order shown in Attachment "A" of this report; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 

10.

MOTIONS

10.1

407 REESOR TOC GATEWAY HUB REGIONAL GATEWAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (10.0)

Note: The notice of this motion was given at the Council meeting held on June 26, 2024.

WHEREAS the 407 Transitway is an important initiative by the Province of Ontario to meet growing transportation demand for the GTA.

WHEREAS the 407 Transitway has been identified as critical infrastructure required to serve the need for east-west travel demand within the 407-corridor including the City of Markham.

WHEREAS The City of Markham has recognized the importance of planning for the 407 Transitway in its planning documents for several decades including a Transit Station in the Boxgrove Regional Gateway area.

WHEREAS the Regional Gateway lands are located within the area bounded by the Highway 407 Transitway right-of-way, Donald Cousens Parkway, Reesor Road and the CPR Havelock Line.

AND WHEREAS Special Policy 9.16.7 Regional Gateway of the City of Markham Official Plan requires that applications for development approval located within the Regional Gateway boundary shall require approval of a comprehensive block plan to the satisfaction of the City prior to development proceeding.

Therefore, now be it resolved:

1. That Staff be directed to assess the lands identified in Policy 9.16.7 Regional Gateway of the Markham Official Plan as part of the Official Plan Review, and to specifically be evaluated within the associated Employment Study, to determine the opportunity for transit supportive mixed-use development that also protects for job creation within the employment area and creates a major transit; and,
2. That employment uses within these lands that meet the general intent of the Markham Official Plan be permitted to proceed in the interim; and further,
3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

10.2

REIMAGINE THE STOUFFVILLE GO TRANSIT CORRIDOR LINE (10.0)

DEVELOPING AN RAIL INTEGRATED AFFORDABLE TOC CORRIDOR ECONOMY

Note: The notice of this motion was given at the General Committee meeting held on July 9, 2024. The motion is also attached. 

WHEREAS, there is a need for the Stouffville GO Transit Corridor Line to be fast, frequent, more stations and reliable transit service to support growth within the City of Toronto, City of Markham, Town of Whitchurch Stouffville, York Region and the GTAH, in order to fulfil the ambitious housing targets created by the province of Ontario and committed to by those same municipalities; and,

WHEREAS, Comprehensive land use plans and complete communities need to be created and coordinated at a supra-regional level with all affected municipalities within the 416 and 905 area code, spearheading a major transformation of the Stouffville GO Transit Line to unlock economic opportunity, job creation, increase ridership, and optimize investment in rail transit infrastructure; and,

WHEREAS, New transit investments and infrastructure must be coordinated with existing and planned services such as the high speed Crosstown 407 Corridor; and,

WHEREAS, A holistic, comprehensive plan would produce a far more efficient and effective two-way all-day corridor of destinations surrounding GO “Transit-Oriented Development” Stations coupled with 24-hour land uses that focus on the public realm and community amenities to create a vibrant and liveable economic corridor that is not premised on the current commuter model between the 905 and downtown Toronto areas; and,

WHEREAS Toronto, Markham and Stouffville Growth Strategy describes the goals, strategies, and actions agreed to by the municipal partnership to pursue sustainable growth and development to 2053 and beyond. It is based on containing growth inside the urban containment boundary, and focusing this growth on Toronto, Markham and Stouffville’s Urban Growth Centres, Transit Oriented Communities and other areas well-served by frequent transit service. It aims to support sustainable transportation choices with an emphasis on Toronto/Markham/Stouffville land use patterns that promote walking, cycling, and transit; and,

WHEREAS, Corridor level planning can attract more economic development opportunities and substantial investment, facilitate the establishment facilitate the establishment of I get consistent design and development standards across the entire corridor, leading to a more cohesive, aesthetic and functional environment, avoiding abrupt transitions between different station areas, encouraging the creation of pedestrian friendly pathways, bike lanes, and other non-motorized transportation options that connect various stations and the surrounding area; and,

WHEREAS, Corridor-Level planning promotes active transportation and enhances overall liability of the community, allowing for more effective public engagement, while assessing how environmental impacts and considerations can be assessed, and on a broader scale, evaluating the overall ecological footprint, preserving an increasing green spaces and implementing sustainable practises that benefit the entire quarter; and,

WHEREAS Corridor-level planning allows for more effective public engagement to get the community buy-in. The stakeholders and Community can provide input on the overall vision and priorities for the entire corridor, fostering a sense of ownership and involvement in the planning process. Regular open Corridor Committee meetings with stakeholders and ratepayers will be engaged in the corridor planning process; and,

WHEREAS, Planning and urban design can, at the corridor level, facilitate the establishment of consistent design and development across the entire corridor. It can lead to a more cohesive, aesthetic and functional environment, avoiding abrupt transitions between different station areas; and,

WHEREAS, by planning at the corridor level, environmental impacts and considerations can be assessed and mitigated on a broader scale. This might include evaluating the overall ecological footprint, preserving and increasing green spaces, and implementing sustainable practices that benefit the entire corridor, and,

WHEREAS, Conduct POC IoT Studies on solutions that will address society’s corridor deficiency, reduce transit capital and operating costs, address society’s high cost of living (Food) and also reduce the carbon footprint; and,

WHEREAS, Corridor-level planning allows for more effective public engagement to get their community buy in. The stakeholders and community can provide input on the overall vision and priorities for the entire corridor, fostering a sense of ownership and involvement in the planning process. Regular open corridor committee meetings with stakeholders and ratepayers will be engaged in the corridor planning process; and,

WHEREAS, Appendix to this outline’s key consideration, precedents and best practices for this type of corridor-level planning.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

1. THAT THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO BE REQUESTED to form an inter-governmental, inter-municipal, stakeholders and agency steering committee and working group to undertake a comprehensive study, followed by development of a plan that will unlock the land use, economic and transit opportunity of the Stouffville GO Transit Line Corridor and its surrounding lands; and,
2. THAT A STEERING COMMITTEE MADE UP OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS AND A GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP be supported by various experts, including urban planners, urban design architects, engineers, economists, environmental specialists, and community stakeholders. Collaboration between government agencies, transit authorities, and private entities would be essential to successfully realize the transformation of the Stouffville GO transit line Corridor and the evolution of Transit-Oriented Developments; and,
3. THAT THIS RESOLUTION BE PROVIDED TO THE FOLLOWING:
   • The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
   • Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
   • Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs
   • Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
   • Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry
   • Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
   • Mary Ng, Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development
   • Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
   • Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant
   • Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development
   • Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
   • Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity
   • Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities
   • Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern ON
   • Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business
   • Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Official Opposition
   • Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada
   • Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
   • Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
   • Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure
   • Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation
   • Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
   • Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance
   • Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
   • Todd Smith, Minister of Energy
   • Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
   • Phil Verster, President and Chief Executive Officer, Metrolinx
   • Donald Wright, Chair of the Board of Directors, Metrolinx
   • Michael Lindsay, President and Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure Ontario
   • Marit Stiles, Leader of the New Democratic Party of Ontario and Leader of the Official Opposition
   • Bonnie Crombie, Leader of the Liberal Party of Ontario
   • John Fraser, Interim Leader of the Liberal Party of Ontario
   • Brian Bentz, President and CEO, Alectra Utilities
   • Brian MacPherson, Executive Director, 2030 Commonwealth Games
   • Debbie Low, President & CEO, Canadian Sports Institute of Ontario
   • York Region Councillors
   • Mayor and Councillors, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Whitchurch Stouffville
   • Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillors, City of Toronto
   • CEOs and Commissioners of Planning, York Region, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan
   • City Clerks – Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Durham, Brampton, Mississauga, Toronto
   • Local York Region MPPs and MPs
   • A Better GTA – An Alliance of GTA Resident and Ratepayers Groups in the GTA, and,
   • Media - CBC, CTV, City News, Toronto Star, Globe & Mail, York Region.com; and,
4. THAT THE FOLLOWING MATTERS BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE CORRIDOR PLANNING PROCESS (Appendices for details):
   • Provide land use, typologies and communities that optimize the frequent rail transit investment where communities are seamlessly linked by high frequency public LRT
   • Provide Complete Destinations (Retail, Office and Residential build over the TOD stations) Transit-Oriented Development Stations that are seamlessly linked with 24-hour uses that create two-way all-day traffic between Toronto’s Union Station and Stouffville’s Lincolnville Station. (Involve Pension Funds and other Capital Investors)
   • Evaluate and implement autonomous vehicles in a geo-fenced environment and micro-mobility connections to support first-mile/last-mile solutions at rail TOC station areas
   • Create a multi-modal corridor of transit supported neighborhoods (like a string of pearls along the corridor)
   • Create complete communities and hierarchy of destinations, employment centres and amenities within the sub-centres that generate and attract two-way all-day traffic
   • Examine opportunities for renewables, district energy generation, solar, wind, geo-thermal solutions within the Stouffville GO Transit corridor
   • Provide a Range of Housing Choices and Affordability
   • Balance City-Wide and Regional Goals with the Existing Communities and Its Context
   • Ensure Job Space and Diversity through a Comprehensive Job Creation Strategy
   • Create digital twins of the affected municipalities that utilize the internet of things to monitor utilities and the transportation grid in real time and improve analysis, projection and development review; and,
5. ESTABLISH A TOC CORRIDOR PLANNING STAKEHOLDER AND RATEPAYER COMMITTEE:
   • This is essential for creating efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation systems that serve the community and the GTHA.
   • The Tri-Government Political Steering Committee Adopts a multi-disciplinary approach that includes:
     • Transportation
     • Land Use Planning
     • Urban Design
     • Conduct Proof of Concepts
     • 3D Modelling to Scale
     • Electric or Hydrogen
     • Economic Development
     • Job Creation – New Emerging Technology Solutions
     • Community Engagement
     • Charette, Visual Preference Survey
     • Building over Transit GO Station and Platforms; and further,
6. THAT THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS BE CONSIDERED TO REIMAGINE THE STOUFFVILLE GO TRANSIT LINE AS A COMPREHENSIVE METRO TRANSIT CORRIDOR WITH INTEGRATED URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABLE FEATURES:
   • Conduct a Technical and Financial Feasibility Study: To assess the technical, financial, and operational viability of the proposed transformation of the Stouffville GO transit line to Metro (Subway) type Service:
   • Transportation Demand Analysis: Analyze the current and projected transportation demand along the corridor, considering population growth, employment distribution and other demographic factors.
   • Infrastructure and Engineering Study: Conduct engineering study to determine whether to tunnel, or elevate, or grade separate, and other infrastructure upgrades along the corridor.
   • Environmental Impact Assessment: Evaluate potential environmental impacts of transit line upgrades, new stations, increased urban development, density, and develop strategies to mitigate any negative effects.
   • Driverless Train with Automation Train Control Technology Study: Explore the technical requirements, costs and benefits of implementing driverless LRT technology, and automatic train control.
   • Station Area Master Plans: Develop station master plans for proposed TOCs. These plans should include mixed-use development concepts, urban design guidelines, land use strategies, and strategies for creating complete destination stations.  Consider factors like job distribution, housing density, retail, entertainment facilities, creating great public realm, green spaces, and building on top of TOC stations.
   • Land Use and Zoning Studies: Work with local municipalities to update zoning regulations and land use policies that encourage mixed-use development and don’t encourage single-family houses and townhouses in TOCs.
   • Transit-Oriented Development (TOC) Strategy: Establish design guidelines to ensure aesthetic coherence, functionality, and sustainability in the development of stations and surrounding areas. These guidelines would encompass building heights, aesthetics, green spaces, and public amenities.
   • 3D Modelling Solutions: Create 3D digital twins and printed models for each TOC station area.
   • Economic and Job Analysis: Assess the potential for job creation along the transit corridor. Identify sectors that could thrive in proximity to transit stations, such as technology hubs, commercial centres, and research institutions. This study must consider how to attract businesses to establish their presence at each station.

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.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matters:

14.1

DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY MATTERS

14.1.1

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES - JUNE 4, 2024 (10.0) [MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001, Section 239 (2)(e)]

14.1.2

REQUEST FOR DIRECTION - ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL APPEAL OF DESIGNATION BY-LAW FOR 10159 MCCOWAN ROAD (WARD 6) (16.11.3)

(LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD) [MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001, Section 239 (2)(e)] 

15.

ADJOURNMENT