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

Meeting Number: 20

Monday, June 13, 2022 at 9:30 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.

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Please bring this  Development Services Committee Agenda to the Council meeting on June 28, 2022.

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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 current treaty holders 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

SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES - MAY 26, 2022 (10.0)

• 1. That the minutes of the Special Development Services Committee Meeting held on May 26, 2022, be confirmed.

3.2

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES - MAY 30, 2022 (10.0)

• 1. That the minutes of the Development Services Committee Meeting held on May 30, 2022, be confirmed.

4.

PRESENTATIONS

5.

DEPUTATIONS

5.1

SEEKING MUNICIPAL LAND IN MARKHAM TO BUILD AN AFFORDABLE RENTAL ACCOMMODATION FOR SENIORS AND THE DISABLED: A BUSINESS PROPOSAL BY ANAND VIHAR, A REGISTERED CHARITY (10.0)

Note: Surjit Sachdev, President of Anand Vihar: The Centre for Dignified Living, will be in attendance to deliver a 15 minute presentation.

• 1. That the deputation from Surjit Sachdev, President of Anand Vihar: The Centre for Dignified Living, be received.

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.1

COMMUNICATION - YONGE CORRIDOR LAND USE AND BUILT FORM STUDY (PRELIMINARY STEP TO SECONDARY PLAN) FINAL REPORT (10.4)

Note: Please refer to item 10.1 for report and presentation. 

• 1. That the communication submitted by Robert Kitely with signatures of support from the community be received.

7.

PETITIONS

8.

CONSENT REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ISSUES

8.1

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES - MAY 24, 2022 (10.0)

• 1. That the minutes from the Development Services Committee Public meeting held on May 24, 2022 be confirmed.

8.2

MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 28, 2022 MILLIKEN SUB-COMMITTEE COMMITTEE (16.0)

• 1. That the minutes of the January 28, 2022 Milliken Sub-Committee meetings be received for information purposes.

9.

PRESENTATIONS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ISSUES

9.1

AN OVERVIEW OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PONDS AND UNDERGROUND TANKS (10.0)

N. Nguyen, ext. 2849

• 1. That the U/G tanks proposed for the two draft approved plans of subdivision in the FUA Robinson Glen Secondary Plan be permitted, subject to successful negotiations of parkland credits and the appropriate financial contribution to the City to offset the additional future operating and maintenance costs of U/G tanks; and,
  2. That the type, design and specifications of the U/G tanks proposed in the Robinson Glen Secondary Plan be to the satisfaction of Director of Engineering and Director of Environmental Services; and,
  3. That the design of the proposed uses on top of the U/G tanks in the Robinson Glen Secondary Plan be to the satisfaction of Directors of Planning, Engineering, Environmental Services and Operations; and,
  4. That proposals for U/G tanks be reviewed on a case by case basis by Engineering and Planning Departments, in consultation with Environmental Services Department, to ensure that the proposed location is appropriate and the proposed type of U/G tank meets the City’s specifications and criteria; and,
  5. That the Engineering Department, in consultation with Planning and Environmental Services Departments, procures the services of a professional engineering consultant to assist in the development of appropriate criteria of acceptance for the consideration of U/G tanks, along with the acceptable uses above the facilities, along with the necessary specifications on U/G tank facilities; and,
  6. That developers proposing to install U/G tanks in lieu of open stormwater ponds must provide the City with a financial contribution to offset the additional future costs to maintain and operate the U/G tanks and staff be authorized to negotiate the financial contribution from the developers; and further,
  7. That the Planning Department be authorized to determine the applicability of parkland credits for proposed uses on top of U/G tanks and negotiate the appropriate parkland credit for proposed parks deemed suitable to be located on top of U/G tanks.

10.

REGULAR REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ISSUES

10.1

YONGE CORRIDOR LAND USE AND BUILT FORM STUDY (PRELIMINARY STEP TO SECONDARY PLAN) FINAL REPORT (10.4)

A. Crompton, ext. 2621

• 1. That the staff report dated June 13, 2022 entitled “Yonge Corridor Land Use and Built Form Study (Preliminary Step to Secondary Plan) Final Report” be received; and,
  2. That Council endorse the Yonge Corridor Land Use and Built Form Study: Final Report, attached as Appendix ‘A’ and the Yonge North Subway Extension: Funding Transit Investment and Land Value Capture: Final Report, attached as Appendix ‘B’; and,
  3. That this report be circulated to Metrolinx, York Region, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Toronto; and further,
  4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

11.

REGULAR REPORTS - TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES

11.1

HIGHWAY 404 MID-BLOCK CROSSING NORTH OF 16TH AVENUE - PROJECT UPDATE AND UTILITY RELOCATIONS (WARD 2) (10.0)

A. Crickmay, ext. 2065

• 1. That the report entitled “Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing, North of 16^th Avenue – Project Update and Utility Relocations (Ward 2)”, be received; and,
  2. That the tendering process for the relocation of existing utilities for the Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing North of 16^th Avenue, be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 7 Non-Competitive Procurement item 11.2 which states “Requests for Tenders, Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotation may not be required for goods and services provided by any of the following: (b) utilities; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to the Regional Municipality of York (“York Region”), in the amount of $929,994.59, inclusive of HST, for Markham’s share of the cost for utility relocation work; and,
  4. That the Engineering Department Capital Administration Fee in the amount of $17,547.07, be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fees); and,
  5. That Markham’s portion of the project cost in the amount of $947,541.66 ($929,994.59 + $17,547.07), be funded from capital project #22030 (Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing, North of 16^th Avenue – Utility Relocation) with an available budget of $2,282,700 as outlined in this report; and,
  6. That the remaining balance in capital project #22030 in the amount of $1,335,158.34 ($2,282,700.00 - $947,541.66) 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.

12.

MOTIONS

12.1

UNDERGROUND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES AND PUT PARKLAND ON TOP (10.0)

Note: Notice of Motion provided at the April 5, 2022 Special Development Services Committee meeting.

Whereas the City of Markham recognizes that new Community Development should be premised on the efficient use of land for the benefit of the City and its residents; and,

Whereas underground tank facilities are commonly used to manage stormwater runoff in various settings both locally and around the world and are endorsed by multiple leading industry consultants and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) due to their environmental and ecological benefits; and,

Whereas managing stormwater runoff in underground municipal facilities represents an opportunity for the City to implement industry leading techniques to create more livable communities; and,

Whereas municipal underground stormwater management facilities provide opportunities to create active and passive parks on the land above them, thereby increasing social and recreational benefits for the residents of the City and making highly efficient use of land; and,

Whereas underground stormwater management facilities are structurally capable of supporting a full range of requirements normally associated with active parks including, but not limited to, small scale buildings, playing fields with goal posts, lighting, spectator seating, irrigation systems, and with sufficient soil depths to support landscape plantings as necessary; and,

Whereas active parks on land above underground stormwater management facilities are eligible for parkland credit, the extent to which will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis; and,

Whereas the cost of maintaining underground stormwater management facilities is no greater than the cost of maintaining traditional stormwater management ponds; and,

Whereas underground stormwater management facilities meet or exceed stormwater treatment standards, if appropriately designed and located, and can assist in reducing negative thermal impacts of municipal stormwater runoff; and,

Whereas the socioeconomic value of the efficient use of land above an underground stormwater management facility is greater than that of single use traditional stormwater management ponds; therefore,

1. BE IT RESOLVED THAT The City of Markham shall accept municipal underground stormwater management facilities as an alternative to open stormwater management ponds.
2. Staff shall be authorized and directed to negotiate parkland credit for the land above underground stormwater management facilities on a case-by-case basis;
3. Staff shall be directed to include underground stormwater management facilities within the Standards of the City of Markham.

13.

NOTICES OF MOTION

14.

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".

15.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

16.

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:

16.1

DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ISSUES

16.1.1

LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; (WARD 3)[Section 239(2)(e)] (8.7,10.12)

REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REPORT SCARDRED 7 COMPANY LIMITED APPEAL OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

17.

ADJOURNMENT