Electronic Development Services Committee Meeting Minutes

Meeting Number: 19

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

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Roll Call

• Mayor Frank Scarpitti
• Regional Councillor Jack Heath
• Regional Councillor Joe Li
• Regional Councillor Jim Jones
• Councillor Keith Irish
• Councillor Alan Ho
• Councillor Reid McAlpine
• Councillor Andrew Keyes
• Councillor Amanda Collucci
• Councillor Khalid Usman
• Councillor Isa Lee

Regrets

• Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
• Councillor Karen Rea

Staff

• Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer
• Trinela Cane, Commissioner, Corporate Services
• Arvin Prasad, Commissioner, Development Services
• Morgan Jones, Commissioner, Community Services
• Claudia Storto, City Solicitor and Director of Human Resources
• Adam Grant, Fire Chief
• Stephanie DiPerna, Director, Building Standards
• Frank Clarizio, Director, Engineering
• Biju Karumanchery, Director, Planning & Urban Design
• Bryan Frois, Manager of Executive Operations & Strategic Initiatives
• Ronji Borooah, City Architect
• Graham Seaman, Director, Sustainability & Asset Management
• Sabrina Bordone, Manager, Development - Central District
• Alain Cachola, Senior Manager, Infrastructure and Capital Projects
• Loy Cheah, Senior Manager, Transportation
• Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
• Darryl Lyons, Senior Manager, Policy & Research
• Stephen Lue, Senior Manager, Development
• Liliana Da Silva, Senior Planner
• Hristina Giantsopoulos, Election & Committee Coordinator
• Laura Gold, Council/Committee Coordinator
• Peter Wokral, Senior Planner
• Chris Rickett, Director, Economic Development, Culture and Entrepreneurship
• Alberto Lim, Senior Capital Works Engineer
• Audrey Farias, Project Manager
• Alice Lam, Director of Operations

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The Development Services Committee convened at 9:05 AM with Regional Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.

The Committee recessed from 10:54 -11:05 AM.

The Committee recessed from 12:45 – 1:00 PM.

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

There were no petitions.

3.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

3.1

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES - MAY 10 AND 16, 2022 (10.0)

Carried - 

• Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the minutes of the Development Services Committee Meetings held on May 10, 2022 and May 16, 2022, be confirmed.
  Carried

4.

PRESENTATIONS

4.1

PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS (12.2.6)

The Development Services Committee recognizes the following members of staff:

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Trinela Cane, Commissioner, Corporate Services, 10 years

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (Human Resources & Legal Services)

Jody Parsons, Court Administration Coordinator, Legal Services, 20 years

Susan Hsiung, Senior Human Resources Consultant, Human Resources, 10 years

Carol Blom, Legal Assistant, Legal Services, 5 years

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (Fire & Emergency Services)

Eric Ng, Fire Administration Coordinator, Fire & Emergency Services, 10 years

Travis Brock, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Eric Fick, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Christopher Fulton, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Jonathan Gilmore, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Riley O'Hearn-Smith, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Jason Seeley, Firefighter, Fire & Emergency Services, 5 years

Community Services Commission

Shipra Singh, Manager, IMS / Capital Planning, Environmental Services, 10 years

Christopher Sreblowski, Small Engine/Equipment Technician, Operations, 10 years

Jevgenijs Semuhins, Waterworks Compliance Inspector, Environmental Services, 5 years

Andrew Yoshiki, Facility Operator I, Recreation Services, 5 years

Corporate Services Commission

Shane Manson, Senior Manager, Revenue & Property Taxation, Financial Services, 20 years

June Fry, Client Advisor ITS, Information Technology Services, 20 years

Brandon Sanders, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I, By-Law Enforcement & Regulatory Services, 10 years

Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk, Legislative Services & Communications, 10 years

Development Services Commission

Gregory Nelson, Zoning Examiner, Building Standards, 35 years

Mustansir Ganijee, Building Inspector II, Building Standards, 25 years

Ronji Borooah, City Architect, Planning & Urban Design, 15 years

Yvonne Tang, Applications Administrator, Building Standards, 10 years

5.

DEPUTATIONS

There were no deputations.

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUSTAINABILITY METRICS AS AGREEN DEVELOPMENT STANDARD IN MARKHAM (10.0)

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes

  That the following written submission be received regarding the Sustainability Metrics as a Green Development Standard, be received:

  1) The Atmospheric Fund

  Carried

6.2

 VICTORIASQUARE BOULEVARD - PROJECT STATUS UPDATE (10.0)

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes

  That the following written submission regarding the Victoria Square Boulevard – Project Status Update, be received:

  1) Peter Miasek

  Carried

7.

PETITIONS

There were no petitions.

8.

PRESENTATIONS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ISSUES

8.1

MARKVILLE SECONDARY PLAN STUDY PRESENTATION (10.4)

Arvin Prasad, Commissioner of Development Services, advised that this presentation is to introduce the Markville Secondary Plan Study that is being undertaken as the initial step to inform the planning studies for this area. The City has retained WSP to undertake this intergraded study, which will include draft development concepts, technical studies, and public engagement. Together these studies will address land use, transportation, and municipal servicing matters.

Darryl Lyons, Senior Manager, Planning & Research, provided a presentation on the Markville Secondary Plan Study.

John Tassiopoulos, WSP, Andria Sallese, WSP, and Brent Raymond,DTAH, were available to answer questions related to this item.

The Committee discussed the following relative to the Markville Secondary Plan Presentation:

• Discussed the boundaries of the Markville Secondary Plan, questioning if: 1) the border of the secondary plan area should be extended to the rail track; and 2) if the industrial lands, the Tridel Condominiums, and Walden Pond should be included in the secondary plan area;
• Noted that the future grade of the railway should be considered to help envision what the area may look like in the future;
• Clarified that the City’s Official Plan was used to determine the Markville Secondary Plan study area;
• Clarified that the Markville Secondary Plan can serve the purpose of protecting a use and helping it thrive, or introducing a new innovative use;
• Clarified that Markville Secondary Plan can be presented to emphasize the benefits of having a plan, and to show how it can protect business use when presenting the secondary plan to the public;
• Suggested there may be an opportunity to improve the built form of the retail strip on the eastside of McCowan;
• Suggested that Loblaws, LCBO, and the vacant lotto the east of the railway tracks are key parcels of land due to their proximity to the GO station.
• Noted that the Markville community should be planned to be a complete community, which is transformative, has a high level of urban design, amazing urban landscaping, and green space;
• Suggested that a trip should be arranged to look at how Vancouver has transformed shopping malls into major destinations;
• Hoped that this study would support the continuation of Viva Rapid Transit east of Unionville GO Station on Highway 7;
• Questioned the timing of the study;
• Clarified that staff will engage Cadillac Fairview through-out the secondary plan process.

Staff responded and provided clarification to inquiries from the Committee.

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  1. That the presentation entitled, “Markville Secondary Plan Study”, be received.
  Carried

9.

CONSENT REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ISSUES

9.1

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES - MAY 10, 2022 (10.0)

• Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. That the minutes from the Development Services Committee Public meeting held on May 10, 2022 be confirmed.
  Carried

9.2

MINUTES OF THE MARCH 9, 2022 AND APRIL 13, 2022 FRIENDS OF THE MARKHAM MUSEUM BOARD (16.0)

• Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. That the minutes of the March 9, 2022 and April 13, 2022 Friends of the Markham Museum Board meetings be received for information purposes.
  Carried

9.3

MINUTES OF THE APRIL 11, 2022 VARLEY-MCKAY ART FOUNDATION (16.0)

• Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. That the minutes of the April 11, 2022 Varley-McKay Art Foundation meeting be received for information purposes.
  Carried

9.4

MINUTES OF THE APRIL 21, 2022 CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (16.0)

• Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. 1. That the minutes of the April 21, 2022 Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting be received for information purposes.
  Carried

9.5

RECOMMENDATION REPORT DESIGNATED HERITAGE PROPERTY GRANT APPLICATIONS 2022 (10.0)

The Committee consented to this item being brought forward to the May 31, 2022, Council meeting.

• Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. That the report titled, “Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications -2022”, dated May 30, 2022, be received; and,
  2. That Designated Heritage Property Grants for 2022 be approved in the amounts noted for the following properties, totaling $30,000.00, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the program:
     1. 16 George Street, Markham Village-up to $2,797.90, for the installation of historically appropriate new windows on the heritage portion of the house of the rear two storey tail;
     2. 28 Church Street, Markham Village- up to $5,000.00 for the installation of historically appropriate new windows on the heritage portion of the house;
     3. 309 Main Street North, Markham Village-up to $1,308.40 for the reconditioning/restoration of the existing historic windows;
     4. 15 Bewell Drive, Box Grove –up to $5,000.00 for the installation of historically appropriate new windows in the heritage portion of the house;
     5. 33 Dickson Hill Road, Dickson Hill-up to $2,797.90 for the restoration of the historic front entrance door, transom and sidelights;
     6. 26 Colborne Street, Thornhill-up to $2,797.90 for the restoration of the historic wooden siding of the west wall of the house;
     7. 8 Alexander Hunter Place, Markham Heritage Estates-up to $7,500.00 for the installation of a traditional cedar shingle roof;
     8. 23 Victoria Avenue, Unionville-up to $2,797.90 for the installation of historically authentic wooden louvred shutters; and,
  3. That the grant request to fund repairs to the south facing reproduction veranda of 1 Millbrook Gate, which is not visible from the public realm, be denied; and,
  4. That the grants be funded through the Designated Heritage Property Grant Project Fund, Account 620-101-5699-22009 ($30,000.00 available for 2022); and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

9.6

RECOMMENDATION REPORT COMMERCIAL FACADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM 2022 - MULTIPLE PROPERTIES IN THE CITY (10.0)

The Committee consented to this item being brought forward to the May 31, 2022, Council meeting.

• Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. 1. That the report titled, “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program for 2022”, dated May 30, 2022, be received; and,
     2. That the recommended grants be awarded proportionally based on the $25,000.00 of funding available for 2022 through the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program Fund, Account 620-101-5699-22010; and,
     3. That Council supports the following grant requests:
        1. The proposed reconditioning of the historic windows at 136 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Building/Heritage Permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $4,759.38);
        2. The painting in historic colours of 154 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $1,154.23);
        3. The repair of the storefront cornice and the replacement of the storefront windows at 159 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage/Building Permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $1,575.94);
        4. The installation of historically appropriate new windows at 166 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit and entering into a Façade Easement Agreement for any grant amount exceeding $5,000.00 (up to a maximum of $8,755.22); 
        5. The installation of historically appropriate new windows at 9899 Markham Road (up to a maximum of $8,755.22); and,
     4. That the grants be funded through the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program Fund, Account 620-101-5699-22010 ($25,000.00 available for 2022); and further,
     5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

10.

REGULAR REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ISSUES

10.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUSTAINABILITY METRICS AS A GREEN DEVELOPMENT STANDARD IN MARKHAM (10.0)

Audrey Farias, Project Manager, City of Markham, and Yuill Herbert, Sustainability Solutions Group, provided a presentation on the Sustainability Metrics as a Green Development Standard.

The Committee discussed the following relative to the Sustainability Metrics as a Green Development Standard in Markham:

• Questioned if the standards can be updated over time;
• Clarified that there will be opportunities to change or increase the standard overtime;
• Clarified that this program focuses on new development rather than on the retrofitting of existing built form, noting that the City’s Sustainability Office has a program that focuses on the retrofitting existing City facilities and that the Markham Municipal Energy Plan includes an action to retrofit existing buildings;
• Questioned how innovation, and LEED certification are measured;
• Clarified that innovation and LEED standards are measured through metrics that are aligned with existing urban design standards, and the existing LEED rating system;
• Questioned if staff have looked at the economic impact of implementing these standards, such as the impact on building cost and timing;
• Clarified that based on the research that exists, there is minimal impact on building costs and that the initial increase in cost decreases after a few years once the builders become more accustomed to the new standard;
• Clarified that the new standards will have a minimal impact on the time it takes to review an application;
• Questioned the approach to post-construction verification and testing;;
• Clarified that staff will rely on the expertise of an Energy Advisory hired by the applicant or a qualified professional hired by the applicant to sign off on the energy models for new developments, and staff explained a possible verification approach for low rise dwellings relying on existing certification systems and verification for Part 3 buildings under the Ontario building Code that considers the submission of a “design” energy model at the Planning Act stage and an “as-constructed” energy model at the post-construction stage;
• Suggested that the energy model of the new development should be tested 3-4 years after the development is completed to see if it is working as proposed;
• Suggested that the City should continue to monitor what other municipalities are doing in regards to their sustainability metrics;
• Expressed concern that restoring a cultural heritage assets can be put towards the developers base points, as this may discourage investment in environmental initiatives that help fight climate change;
• Anticipated that creating the sustainability metrics in collaboration with other municipalities will help streamline existing sustainability programs among Ontario municipalities;
• Noted that future residents and business owners derive benefits from improving the sustainability of new developments, such as lower costs;
• Clarified that the sustainability metrics and the Markham Centre Community Energy Plan will be mutually supportive;
• Requested that the results of the program be reported back to the Development Services Committee to ensure that the program is achieving the intended outcomes;
• Noted the importance of the City continuing to lead on implementing sustainability measures.

Staff responded and provided clarification to inquiries from the Committee.

The Committee requested that Dave de Silva, Howland Green Homes Ltd., be asked to provide a presentation at a future Development Services Committee meeting on what he is doing to improve the sustainability of his buildings.

• Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  1. That the staff report entitled “Recommendation Report, Implementation of the Sustainability Metrics as a Green Development Standard in Markham” dated May 30, 2022, be received; and,
  2. That Council adopt the Sustainability Metrics, attached as Appendix 1, prepared by Morrison Hershfield and revised following internal review and stakeholder consultation with the land development community; and,
  3. That the report from the Sustainability Solutions Group (SSG), "Updating the Sustainability Score Thresholds", attached as Appendix 2, be received; and,
  4. That the revised Sustainability Metrics in Appendix 1 be implemented by Q1 2023 requiring that:
     1. Plan of subdivision applications meet a minimum sustainability threshold score of 27;
     2. Site plan applications for low rise residential, office, commercial and industrial buildings meet a minimum sustainability threshold score of 41;
     3. The current LEED Silver certification requirement for site plan applications for medium and high rise residential and mixed-use developments be replaced by the requirement to meet a minimum sustainability threshold score of 55;

         

  5. That Staff report back to Development Services Committee in 2023 with recommendations to require improved energy performance of buildings for all site plan and plan of subdivision applications as set out in the “Good” standard in Metric IB-12 (Energy Efficiency and GHG Reductions), and including a procedure to monitor outcomes such as through third-party verification; and,
  6. That Council endorse the roadmap to net zero energy buildings as shown in Appendix 3; and,
  7. That the Sustainability Metrics not apply to plans of subdivision in the Future Urban Area (FUA) as identified in the Markham Official Plan, 2014 and that the City continue the existing requirement for developments in the FUA to conform with the Community Energy Plan, and that the application of the Sustainability Metrics for site plans in the FUA be considered at such time as improved energy performance of buildings is required through the Sustainability Metrics; and,
  8. That the mandatory energy performance measures in the Community Energy Plan for the FUA be extended to all low rise residential developments in the City as part of the formal launch of the Sustainability Metrics, until such time as improved energy performance of buildings is required through the Sustainability Metrics; and further,
  9. Further that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

      

  Carried

10.2

RECOMMENDATION REPORT ALAI DEVELOPMENTS INC. (FORMERLY 2080552 & 2328465 ONTARIO INC.) APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THIRTY-NINE TOWNHOUSE UNITS AT 4781, 4791, 4801, AND 4813 14TH AVENUE (WARD 8) PLAN NO.: ZA/SC 18 114381 (10.5)

Stephen Lue, Senior Manager, Development, advised that this item recommends the approval of a Zoning By-Law Amendment application, submitted by Ali Developments Inc., to permit 39, three-storey, townhouse units at the southwest corner of 14^th Avenue and Brimley Road.

Jim Kotsopoulos, JKO Planning Services Inc., provided a presentation on the proposed development.

The Mayor thanked the landowner for addressing the public’s concerns and asked staff to review the colour scheme for the proposed townhouses, so that the elevations are more interesting and less uniform.

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
  1. That the report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Alai Developments Inc. (formerly 2080552 and 2328465 Ontario Inc.), Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit thirty-nine townhouse units at 4781, 4791, 4801, and 4813 14^th Avenue (Ward 8), File No. ZA 18 114381”, be received; and,
  2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Alai Developments Inc (formerly 208552 and 2328465 Ontario Inc.) be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
  3. That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owner shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of the accompanying Zoning By-law, before the second anniversary of the day on which the By-law was approved by Council; and,
  4. That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of thirty-nine residential units; and,
  5. That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,
  6. That York Region be advised that servicing allocation for thirty-nine 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.
  Carried

11.

REGULAR REPORTS - TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES

11.1

VICTORIA SQUARE BOULEVARD - PROJECT STATUS UPDATE (10.0)

Arvin Prasad, Commissioner of Development Services, advised that the purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval to award the additional design work to the Ainley Group for professional services associated with Victoria Square Boulevard, increase the purchase orders to the various utilities for the relocation existing facilities, and request additional budget for the design, utility relocation and culvert construction.

Frank Clarizio, Director of Engineering, provided a presentation on the Victoria Square Boulevard-Project Status Update.

The Committee inquired if measures could be put in place to ensure the safety of cyclist at the intersections of Woodbine Avenue and Victoria Square Boulevard. It also noted that the design of Victoria Square Boulevard should be complementary to Cathedral Town, and that the street should serve as a main street. The Committee suggested that special attention be given to the planning of the trees, and to the integration of the street with the natural heritage features in the area. The Committee emphasized that timelines should be clear and adhered to, as the project was previous delayed.

Mr. Clarizio clarified that this item is to obtain the Committee’s approval on the scope of the project, and that the design of the project is still being finalized. Mr. Clarizio advised that staff will look at how pedestrians and cyclist can be best protected at intersections, including intersections with separate facilities, as part of the design work.

The Committee consented to this item being brought forward to Council on May 31, 2022. 

• Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
  Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
  1. That the report entitled “Victoria Square Boulevard – Project Status Update” be received; and,
  2. That the tendering process for the additional design and relocation of additional existing utilities on Victoria Square Boulevard (Phase 1) be waived, in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1(c), Non-Competitive Procurement which states “when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost effective or beneficial” and Part II Section 11.2 “Requests for Tenders, Requests for Proposals and requests for Quotations may not be required for goods and services to be provided by any of the following (a) Hydro Electric Corporations and (b) Utilities; and,
  3. That Purchase Order PD-19403 issued to Ainley Group be increased by $269,679.01, inclusive of HST, to cover the additional design work required to change the Active Transportation Facility from an MUP to separated sidewalks and cycle tracks; and,
  4. That the contingency Purchase Order PD-19404 issued to Ainley Group for the detailed design of Victoria Square Boulevard reconstruction be increased by $26,967.90, inclusive of HST, to cover any additional design work required for 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,
  5. That the 2018 Engineering Capital Account 18059 (Victoria Square Boulevard Design) be increased to cover the additional design work in the amount of $296,646.91, inclusive of HST, and be funded from City Wide Hard Development Charges Reserve; and,
  6. That staff be authorized to increase the purchase orders to the various utility companies (Alectra, Rogers Cable Communications Inc., Bell Canada, and Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.) as identified in the financial consideration section, for the relocation of their facilities in the amount of $568,970.21 , inclusive of HST; and,
  7. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $56,897.02, inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional costs to deliver the utility relocation work for Phase 1, and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit, be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
  8. That the Engineering Department Capital Administration Fee in the amount of $74,644.85, inclusive of HST, be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Admin Fees); and,
  9. That the 2021 Engineering Capital Account 21213 (Victoria Square Boulevard – Phase 1 Utility Relocation) be increased to cover the additional utility costs in the amount of $700,512.08, inclusive of HST, and be funded from City Wide Hard Development Charges Reserve; and,
  10. That the 2022 Engineering Capital Account 22031 (Victoria Square Boulevard – Culvert Construction) be increased to cover the additional culvert construction costs in the amount of $344,584.80, inclusive of HST, and be funded from City Wide Hard Development Charges Reserve; and,
  11. That the incremental estimated amount of $175,709 be included in the 2024 operating budget for cycle track, MUP and sidewalk maintenance, subject to confirmation at time of construction award and Council approval; and further,
  12. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

11.2

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY AND CAPITAL PLAN (5.0)

Arvin Prasad, Commissioner of Development Services, advised that this item seeks Council endorsement of the Active Transportation Master Plan Implementation Strategy and Capital Plan. Mr. Prasad advised that at the November 21, 2021, Development Services Committee staff were asked to report back on a variety of matters related to the Active Transportation Master Plan Implementation Strategy and Capital Plan. Mr. Prasad advised that the Director of Engineering will provide a summary presentation, and together with staff and the project consultant, will be able to respond to any follow-up questions..

Frank Clarizio, Director of Engineering, provided a presentation summarizing the Active Transportation Master Plan Implementation Strategy and Capital Plan.

The Committee discussed the following relative to the Active Transportation Master Plan Implementation Strategy and Capital Plan:

• Noted that following four trail connections are not shown on the map and may potentially be needed to connect Markham’s trail system to the Parks Canada’s Rouge National Urban Park trails, advising that there are currently Federal funds available for trail connections: 1) Markham Rouge Valley Trail connection across the Donald Cousens Parkway and Havelock line (extra KM required); 2) Markham Rouge Valley Trail (pedestrian bridge required); 3) Cornell municipal green space (pedestrian bridge required) to Reesor Rd; 4)  the Markham Rouge Valley Trail loop;
• Questioned if the standard multi use pathway (MUP) design on streets with constrained boulevards could be improved to make them safer for all users;
• Noted that safety should always be prioritized.

Mr. Clarizio clarified that staff are looking at the best practices across North America in regards to MUPs. Mr. Clarizio anticipated that there would be some changes to the MUP standards, but explained that these changes are still being contemplated. Mr. Clarizio noted that staff will be reviewing the standards, in consultation with other departments, based on the best practices for all types of facilities within Ontario. Mr. Clarizio confirmed that Council will be consulted on the MUP standards.

The Committee requested that the prioritized list of five year capital projects be grouped by Ward and circulated to Members of Council. The Committee also suggested that any changes to the list of prioritized projects be reviewed at a Committee such as the Budget Committee or at another Sub-Committee.

• Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the report dated May 30, 2022 entitled “Active Transportation Master Plan Implementation Strategy and Capital Plan” and staff presentation be received; and,
  2. That Council endorse the implementation plan and prioritization process for the ATMP 10-year cycling capital plan described in this report, at an estimated capital cost of $53.5M, of which $22.3M will be funded from the City Wide Hard Development Charges Reserve, $19.2M from the City Wide Soft Development Charges Reserve and $12.0M from other Non-Development Charges sources (proposed to be funded through a combination of the Community Benefit Charge and non-development related revenues (Non-DC growth reserve)); and,
  3. That the actual implementation of the specific projects within the ATMP capital plan will be subject to the annual capital budget request and approval process; and,
  4. That the operational and maintenance costs, estimated at $993,000 upon completion of the 10-year program, be phased-in appropriately during the 10-year program term and be subject to the annual budget approval process; and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

12.

MOTIONS

There were no motions.

13.

NOTICES OF MOTION

There were no notices of motion.

14.

NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

There was no new business.

15.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

There was no announcements.

16.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee

  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 4)[Section 239(2)(e)] (8.7,10.12)

OLT APPEAL - LUI HUI - 14 RAMONA BOULEVARD (WARD 4)

The Committee consented to this item being referred to the June 7^t, 2022, Confidential General Committee meeting.

16.1.2

A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD; (WARD 6) [Section 239 (2)(c)]

KOCH-WIDEMAN HOUSE - 10062 HIGHWAY 48 (WARD 6)

The Committee consented to this item being brought forward to the May 31, 2022, Council meeting.

16.1.3

MARKVILLE SECONDARY PLAN (10.4)

Carried

Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

That the Development Services Committee rise from its in-camera session at 2:39 PM.

Carried

17.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine

  That the Development Services Committee adjourned at 2:40 PM.

  Carried