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

Meeting Number: 7

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Live streamed

Please bring this Development Services Committee Agenda to the Council meeting on May 27, 2025.

 

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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.

PRESENTATIONS

3.1

PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

Note: Meeting will commence at 9:30am; Staff Service Awards to begin at 10am.

The Development Services Committee recognizes the following members of staff:

Chief Administrative Office

Chris Nearing, Fire Chief, Fire & Emergency Services, 30 years
John Li, Senior Graphic Designer, Corporate Communications, 20 years

Chief Administrative Office - Fire & Emergency Services

Stephan Belisle, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 30 years
Douglas McKnight, Battalion Chief, Fire & Emergency Services, 30 years,
John Toon, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 30 years
Donna Saumier, Alarm Room Operator, Fire & Emergency Services, 25 years

Community Services Commission

Robert Blackstock, Working Supervisor, Operations, 20 years
Lucas Schalk, Operations Labourer/Driver, Operations, 10 years
Alice Lam, Director, Operations, Operations, 10 years
Negar Mahmoudi, Manager, Utility and Right of Way, Operations, 5 years

Corporate Services Commission

Stephen Geyer, GIS Analyst I, Information Technology Services, 25 years
Greg Cookson, IT Solutions Specialist, Information Technology Services, 20 years
Harmeet Bhatia, Supervisor, Municipal Law Enforcement, By-Law & Regulatory Services, 15 years
Arno Zhang, IT Solutions Specialist, Information Technology Services, 15 years
Ben Perez, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer II, Legislative Services, 10 years
Melissa Mineo, Licensing Officer, Legislative Services, 5 years

Development Services Commission

Doriana Cabeceiras, Coordinator, Art Gallery, Economic Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship, 25 years

4.

DEPUTATIONS

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.

PETITIONS

7.

CONSENT REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY MATTERS

7.1

DOORS OPEN MARKHAM 2025 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE MINUTES - JANUARY 22, FEBRUARY 26, AND MARCH 26, 2025 (16.0)

• 1. That the minutes of the Doors Open Markham 2025 Organizing Committee held January 22, February 26, and March 26, 2025, be received for information purposes. 

7.2

RECOMMENDATION REPORT – DESIGNATION OF PRIORITY PROPERTIES – PHASE XVII (16.11.3)

E. Manning, ext. 2296

• 1. That the Staff report, dated May 13, 2025, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase XVII”, 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:  
     •    10982 McCowan Road (Ward 6): “Pipher-Lewis House”
     •    11276 Kennedy Road (Ward 6): “John and Adeline Miller House”
     •    4180 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6): “Robson and Amanda Jewitt House”
     •    7635 Highway 7 East (Ward 5): “Justus and Mary Reynolds House”
     •    10484 Ninth Line (Ward 5): “Henry and Susan Wideman House”
     •    10760 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2): “Williams House”; and,
  3. That Council state its intention to designate 10982 McCowan 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 11276 Kennedy 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 4180 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6): 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 7635 Highway 7 East (Ward 5): 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 10484 Ninth Line (Ward 5): under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  8. That Council state its intention to designate 10760 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2): under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  9. 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,
  10. 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,
  11. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.3

HERITAGE MARKHAM COMMITTEE MINUTES – MARCH 12, 2025 (16.11)

• 1. That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held March 12, 2025 be received for information purposes.

8.

REGULAR REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY MATTERS

8.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT- SCARDRED 7 COMPANY LTD., APPLICATION FOR REDLINE REVISION TO A DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 

(19TM-18011) AND EXTENSION OF DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL TO FACILITATE THE CREATION OF A TOWNHOUSE BLOCK ON THE NORTHERN PORTION OF 4038 AND 4052 HIGHWAY 7 (WARD 3), FILE PLAN 24 180309 (10.7)

M. Leung, ext. 2392

• 1. That the May 13, 2025, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Scardred 7 Company Ltd., Application for Redline Revision to a Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-18011) and Extension of Draft Plan Approval to facilitate the creation of a townhouse block on the northern portion of 4038 and 4052 Highway 7 (Ward 3), File PLAN 24 180309”, be received; and,
  2. That the Redline Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18011 be approved in principle, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’ of this report; and,
  3. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate, be delegated authority to issue the Revised Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and,
  4. That the Revised Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18011 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval if a Subdivision Agreement is not executed within that period; and,
  5. That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 619 residential units; 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,
  7. That York Region be advised that servicing allocation for 619 residential units has been granted; and further,
  8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

   

8.2

RECOMMENDATION REPORT- REGENCY PROPERTY INC., APPLICATION FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO FACILITATE THE CREATION OF A TOWNHOUSE BLOCK,

A PORTION OF A PUBLIC ROAD, AND A PUBLIC PARK AT 7810, 7822, 7834, AND 7846 MCCOWAN ROAD (WARD 8), FILE PLAN 21 129900 (10.7)

M. Leung, ext. 2392

• 1. That the May 13, 2025, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Regency Property Inc., Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision to facilitate the creation of a townhouse block, a portion of a public road, and a public park at 7810, 7822, 7834, and 7846 McCowan Road (Ward 8), File PLAN 21 129900”, be received; and,
  2. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-21011 be approved in principle, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’ of this report; and,
  3. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘A’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and,
  4. That Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-21011 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval in the event that a Subdivision Agreement is not executed within that period; and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.3

RECOMMENDATION REPORT- HOUSING ACCELERATOR FUND INITIATIVE 3 (MAJOR TRANSIT STATION AREAS POLICY UPDATE) – CITY INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS, FILE: PR 24 196907 (10.3, 10.5)

J. Huang ext. 3286 / G. Day, ext. 3071

• 1. That the staff report entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT: Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 3 (Major Transit Station Areas Policy Update) – City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments” be received; and,
  2. That the City Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments for the Housing Accelerator Fund Initiative 3 (Major Transit Station Areas Policy Update), attached as Appendix “1” and “2” be brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and further,
  3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.4

RECOMMENDATION REPORT – ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR MARKHAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLAN UPDATE PROJECT (16.11)

R. Hutcheson, ext. 2080

• 1. That the Staff report, dated May 13, 2025, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Additional Funding for Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan Update Project”, be received; and,
  2. That Council allocates up to $37,800 from the Heritage Reserve Fund (Acct. No. 087 2800 115) to provide additional funding for the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District Plan Update Project to fund consulting services ($34,800) and the City’s community engagement costs ($3,000); and,
  3. That any funds not used at the completion of this Project be returned to the Heritage Reserve Fund (Account No. 087 2800 115); and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.5

VANCOUVER PLANNING AND TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT LEARNING SESSION, JULY 2-5, 2025 (10.0)

J. Yeh, ext. 7922

• 1. That the report entitled “Vancouver Planning and Transit Oriented Development Learning Session, July 2 - 5, 2025” be received; and,
  2. That a Markham delegation, to conduct site visits and learn about development and urban transit in Vancouver, consisting of the Mayor, the Chair of Development Services Committee, and 3 Staff be approved; and,
  3. That the total estimated cost of the delegation to Vancouver does not exceed $44,000 (inclusive of HST impact) and be expensed from capital project Consultant (620-101-5699-21009) to cover all expenses including retaining a consultant to prepare and lead the tour and all aspects of the operating budget to conduct the learning tour for the members of Council and Staff attending; and further,
  4. That City Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to his resolution.

8.6

COMMENTS ON THE PROTECT ONTARIO BY UNLEASHING OUR ECONOMY ACT, 2025 (BILL 5) (10.0)

M. Head, ext. 2005

• 1. That the report dated May 13, 2025, entitled “Comments on the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act (Bill 5)”, be received; and,
  2. That this report be forwarded to the Ministers of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trades; Citizenship and Multiculturalism; and Environment, Conservation and Parks as the City of Markham’s comments on Bill 5; and,
     Special Economic Zones Act
  3. That Council support the recommendation that the concept of special economic zones for critical mineral projects and major infrastructure of provincial significance be tentatively supported in principle and that broader application of the concept to facilitate the general approval of development applications where the province already has significant tools available not be supported; and,
  4. That Council support the recommendation that the province consult and/or collaborate with municipalities when developing criteria for designating zones and projects to ensure that implementation of the Act does not conflict with local municipal authority and decision-making; and,
     Ontario Heritage Act
  5. That Council support the recommendation that the proposed new authority in Section 66.1(1) enabling the province to provide exemptions from archaeological requirements not be supported due to the potential risk and impact this could have on unknown buried archaeological resources, especially those that are identified as possessing ‘archaeological potential’; and,
  6. That Council support the recommendation that Sections 69.1 and 69.2, which provide positive improvements to prosecutions for all offences pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, be supported; and,
     Species Conservation Act
  7. That Council support the recommendation that the definition of habitat and enabling provisions to define critical habitat areas for listed species by regulation currently provided in the Endangered Species Act be maintained in the Species Conservation Act that includes areas needed for reproduction, rearing, hibernation, migration or feeding; and,
  8. That Council support the recommendation that new regulations and rules specifying conditions for project registrations impacting endangered and threatened species habitat include rigorous standards with requirements to demonstrate how impacts have been avoided, minimized and mitigated to the greatest extent possible; and,
  9. That Council support the recommendation that the province undertake further consultation with municipalities and other conservation organizations when developing supporting regulations to enable more municipal infrastructure projects to proceed with conditional exemptions through project registration; and,
  10. That Council support the recommendation that the Species Conservation Act provide the option to issue conditional permits or specify registration rules requiring an overall benefit mitigation standard in specific circumstances when impacts to species at risk or their habitat are unavoidable and offsetting impacts either on or off-site is needed to support species survival; and,
  11. That Council support the recommendation that the province update internal guidance using best available science to ensure overall benefit permits and/or registration rules result in successful outcomes for species at risk and their habitats; and,
  12. That Council support the recommendation that provisions in the Species Conservation Act continue to require mandatory preparation of recovery strategies when new species are listed; and,
  13. That Council support the recommendation that the Species Conservation Act require the Species Conservation Program to track habitat removals authorized under the Act and ensure that implementing actions under the Program are tailored to provide habitat restoration and enhancement that provides offsetting for species impacted by authorizations; and further,
  14. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.

MOTIONS

10.

NOTICES OF MOTION

11.

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".

12.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

13.

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:

13.1

DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY MATTERS

13.1.1

OLT APPEAL BY TERRABONA 7115 YONGE LTD. OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS AT 7115 YONGE STREET AND 8 TO 14 GRANDVIEW AVENUES (WARD 1) (10.3, 10.5)

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

14.

ADJOURNMENT