Development Services Committee Minutes

Meeting Number 8

Monday, May 11, 2020 at 9:30 A.m. - 3:00 P.m.

Live streamed

Roll Call

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

Staff

• Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer
• Arvin Prasad, Commissioner, Development Services
• Brenda Librecz, Commissioner, Community & Fire Services
• Claudia Storto, City Solicitor and Director of Human Resources
• Bryan Frois, Chief of Staff
• Brian Lee, Director, Engineering
• Biju Karumanchery, Director, Planning & Urban Design
• Ron Blake, Senior Development Manager, Planning & Urban Design
• Sabrina Bordone, Senior Planner, Central District
• Stephen Lue, Manager, Central District
• Brad Roberts, Manager, Zoning and Special Projects
• Francesco Santaguida, Assistant City Solicitor
• John Yeh, Manager, Strategy & Innovation
• Scott Chapman, Election & Council/Committee Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

In consideration of the ongoing state of emergency surrounding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the emergency public health orders issued by the Government of Ontario, this meeting was conducted electronically to maintain physical distancing among participants.

The Development Services Committee meeting convened at the hour of 9:33 AM with Regional Councillor Jim Jones presiding as Chair. Councillor Keith Irish assumed the Chair at 4:32 PM for Motions. Regional Councillor Jim Jones re-assumed the Chair at 4:58 PM.

Councillor Isa Lee arrived at 9:43 AM.
Councillor Amanda Collucci arrived at 9:45 AM.
Mayor Frank Scarpitti arrived at 10:01 AM.

Development Services Committee recessed at 12:47 PM and reconvened at 1:33 PM.

Mayor Frank Scarpitti left at 4:01 PM and returned at 4:34 PM.

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

None disclosed.

3.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

3.1

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES – APRIL 21, 2020 (10.0) 

It was requested that the following amendments be made to the April 21, 2020 Development Services Committee meeting minutes:

• Item 7.10 - correct reference in commentary section from "purpose-built second suites" to "purpose-built rental units";
• Item 9.1 - correct reference in commentary section from "concerns regarding the side set-backs for the proposed rear-lane townhouses" to "concerns regarding the side set-backs for the proposed detached houses," and add separate bullet indicating "concerns regarding the width of the proposed townhouses being 13 feet."

• Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
  1. ​That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held April 21, 2020, be confirmed as amended.
  Carried

4.

DEPUTATIONS

Deputations were made for the following items:

7.1 - Bur Oak (ARH) Developments (1709 Bur Oak Avenue);
8.1 - Update on Development Services; and,
9.1 - OnePiece (MS) Ideal Developments (28 Main Street).

Refer to the individual item for the deputation details.

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications were submitted for the following items:

9.1 - OnePiece (MS) Ideal Developments (28 Main Street); and
9.2 - Fee Deferral: Tariff of Fees for the Processing of Planning Applications & Fees or Charges for Services or Activities Provided or Done by the City.

6.

PETITIONS

There were no petitions.

7.

CONSENT REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ISSUES

7.1

PRELIMINARY REPORT BUR OAK (ARH) DEVELOPMENTS INC. APPLICATION TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL PLAN TO INCREASE THE FLOOR SPACE INDEX (FSI) FROM 1.75 TO 2.2 TO ALLOW A 20-STOREY APARTMENT BUILDING AT 1709 BUR OAK AVENUE (WARD 4) FILE NO: PLN 20 130579 (10.3)

Elizabeth Brown, Markham Village Sherwood Conservation Area Residents Association, addressed the Committee in regard to the development proposal and expressed concerns regarding the timing of the application relative to the status of the Markham Road-Mount Joy Secondary Plan. Ms. Brown requested that the Committee defer consideration of the application until the Secondary Plan has been completed.

There was discussion regarding the status of the Markham Road-Mount Joy Secondary Plan and design charrette. Staff advised that a recommendation on the application will not be made until a draft vision for the Markham Road-Mount Joy Secondary Plan area has been approved by Council.

The Committee recommended that the scheduling of a statutory public meeting for the application be deferred pending completion of the Markham Road-Mount Joy Secondary Plan design charrette and the hosting of a community information meeting. Councillor Karen Rea requested that the Committee pass a resolution to fund the postage costs of notifying area residents of the community information meeting, when such a meeting is ultimately scheduled.

• Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
  1. That the report titled “Preliminary Report, Bur Oak (ARH) Developments Inc., Application to amend the Official Plan to increase the Floor Space Index (FSI) from 1.75 to 2.2 to allow a 20-storey apartment building at 1709 Bur Oak Avenue (Ward 4), File No: PLN 19 130579”, be received; and,
  2. That the deputation made by Elizabeth Brown, Markham Village Sherwood Conservation Area Residents Association, be received; and,
  3. That a statutory public meeting for the application submitted by Bur Oak (ARH) Developments Inc. at 1709 Bur Oak Avenue be scheduled for a date to be determined following the completion of the Markham Road-Mount Joy Secondary Plan design charrette and a community information meeting; and,
  4. That the postage costs for issuing notices for the community information meeting for the application be funded through the Corporate Services Commission; and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

7.2

PRELIMINARY REPORT INCON HOLDINGS (MARKHAM ROAD) LTD. APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW TO PERMIT MEDIUM TO HIGH DENSITY DEVELOPMENT AT 7350 MARKHAM ROAD (WARD 7) (10.3, 10.5)

• Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the report titled “Preliminary Report, Incon Holdings (Markham Road) Ltd., Applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a high density mixed use development at 7350 Markham Road (Ward 7), File No. PLN 19 141513”, be received.
  Carried

7.3

PRELIMINARY REPORT APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION, SUBMITTED BY LEPORIS CONSTRUCTION INC.

AT 2705 AND 2755 ELGIN MILLS ROAD EAST TO FACILITATE THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SUBJECT LANDS FOR EMPLOYMENT USES (WARD 2) FILE NOS. ZA 16 137567 AND SU 16 137567 (10.5, 10.7)

There was discussion regarding the relationship between the development proposal and the applications submitted for the adjacent properties.

• Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  1. That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision, submitted by Leporis Construction Inc. at 2705 and 2755 Elgin Mills Road East to facilitate the future development of the subject lands for employment uses (Ward 2)” be received.
  Carried

7.4

PRELIMINARY REPORT APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT, SUBMITTED BY CLERA HOLDINGS INC. ON BLOCK 81, REGISTERED PLAN 65M-4033 (WEST SIDE OF WOODBINE AVENUE, SOUTH OF ELGIN MILLS ROAD EAST)

TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THREE ONE STOREY BUILDINGS AND A TWO STOREY BUILDING WITH A GFA OF 3,697 M2 (WARD 2) FILE NO. PLAN 19 123509 (10.5)

• Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  1. That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, submitted by Clera Holdings Inc. on Block 81, Registered Plan 65M-4033 (west side of Woodbine Avenue, south of Elgin Mills Road East) to facilitate the development of three one storey buildings and a two storey building with a GFA of 3,697 m² (Ward 2)” be received.
  Carried

7.5

CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE - 2020 BUSINESS PLAN REVIEW (6.3)

Reference was made to pending and potential trail projects under consideration by the City, York Region, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. That the memorandum dated May 11, 2020 entitled "Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee - 2020 Business Plan Review" be received.
  Carried

8.

PRESENTATIONS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ISSUES

8.1

UPDATE ON DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (10.0)

Arvin Prasad, Commissioner, Development Services, delivered a presentation providing members of Committee with an overview of the Development Services Commission's actions, initiatives, and recent development application and building permit activity and revenue with consideration to the provincial state of emergency surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Actions taken to-date in response to COVID-19 and recommendations for business continuity related to statutory public and Committee of Adjustment meetings were outlined.

Elizabeth Brown, Markham Village Sherwood Conservation Area Residents Association, addressed the Committee and expressed concerns regarding the potential holding of Committee of Adjustment meetings during the ongoing emergency period through electronic format, including potential impacts on public participation and accessibility for residents. 

The Committee discussed the following relative to the presentation:

• Ensuring continued accessibility and public participation for statutory public and Committee of Adjustment meetings held during the emergency period;
• Potential strategies for supplementing meeting notice protocols, including exploring the feasibility of providing advance notice of reports and presentations;
• Limiting the number of applications considered at initial meetings to introduce and orient stakeholders to electronic meeting procedures;
• Feasibility of providing a physical space for public participation for meetings held during the emergency period; and,
• Status of the City's comprehensive zoning by-law consolidation.

The Committee consented to postpone a decision on proceeding with electronic Committee of Adjustment meetings during the emergency period pending further information on meeting protocols and procedures, including strategies for facilitating public participation. Staff advised that specific recommendations on Committee of Adjustment meeting procedures will be provided for consideration at the next Development Services Committee meeting. 

It was requested that staff provide the relevant local ward councillors with advance notice of upcoming statutory public meetings during the emergency period to assist in identifying any potential issues.

• Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. That the presentation entitled “Update on Development Services”, dated May 11, 2020, be received; and,
  2. That the deputation made by Elizabeth Brown, Markham Village Sherwood Conservation Area Residents Association, be received; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized to continue with statutory and non-statutory public meetings utilizing electronic meeting participation; and,
  4. That Staff be directed to notify the relevant local ward councillor of the scheduling of a statutory public meeting prior to the issuing of statutory notice; and,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2

MARKHAM CENTRE SECONDARY PLAN UPDATE – STATUS AND WORK PLAN OPTIONS (10.4)

Arvin Prasad, Commissioner, Development Services, introduced the item.

Stephen Lue, Manager, Central District, delivered a presentation on the Markham Centre Secondary Plan Update study, providing members of Committee with a status update on the study progress to-date and an overview of revised work plan options prepared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Committee discussed the following relative to the presentation:

• Providing additional opportunities for broad public participation in the early phases of the Secondary Plan Update visioning workshop;
• Ensuring consistent protection of environmental connections between Markham Centre and the Unionville Heritage District;
• Preserving the prominence and stature of the Civic Centre and Warden/Highway 7 intersection; and,
• Agreement to include Areas 1 and 4 as identified in the presentation in the study area;
• Considering additional potential study boundary expansion areas; and,
• Consideration of a potential future study inclusive of the entire Highway 7 / Kennedy Road intersection.

The Committee consented to endorse a modified version of Work Plan Option 1 with additional opportunities for broad community consultation. It was recommended that staff organize a virtual background engagement kickoff session prior to the first visioning workshop in order to provide stakeholders and members of the public with an overview of the history and context of Markham Centre, as well as an introduction to the purpose, vision, and objectives of the Secondary Plan Update study.

• Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  1. That the presentation by Mr. Stephen Lue, Manager, Central District, entitled “Markham Centre Secondary Plan Update – Status and Work Plan Options” be received.
  Carried

9.

REGULAR REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ISSUES

9.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT ONE PIECE IDEAL (MS) DEVELOPMENTS INC. APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT, AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT A 47-STOREY,

RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE BUILDING WITH A TOTAL OF 362 UNITS ON THE PHASE 1 (WESTERLY) PARCEL OF 28 MAIN STREET (WARD 3) FILE NOS:  PLAN 19 142690 AND SC 15 119946 (10.3, 10.5 and 10.7)

Ron Blake, Senior Development Manager, introduced the item and provided members of the Committee with an overview of the development application, outlining the site context, approval history, previous and revised proposals, and staff recommendations.

Adam Layton, Evans Planning Inc., consultant for the applicant, delivered a presentation on the development proposal, including an overview of the site context, Phase 1 conceptual site plan, massing, conceptual renderings and streetscapes. Michael Walker, OnePiece Developments Inc., provided members of Committee with an overview of the technical and design work conducted by the applicant in consultation with City staff.

Rick Tranquada, Unionville Residents Association, addressed the Committee and expressed concerns with respect to the height, parking configuration, and incompatibility of the development proposal relative to the adjacent residential neighbourhood. Mr. Tranquada requested that the application be referred back to staff and the applicant to explore the feasibility of reducing the height of the proposal by transferring a portion of the existing Phase 1 density permissions across a multiple building configuration for the Phase 2 lands.

Paul Marsh, resident, addressed the Committee and expressed concerns with respect to the height of the development proposal relative to the adjacent residential neighbourhood. Mr. Marsh requested that the Committee postpone consideration of the application until such time as an updated secondary plan study has been completed for the broader area context.

Beverly Dutoff, resident, addressed the Committee and expressed concerns with respect to the development proposal, including the proposed height relative to the adjacent residential neighbourhood and potential impacts of construction to neighbouring properties. Ms. Dutoff requested that the Committee not endorse the application, and that any future application for the subject lands be considered as part of an updated secondary plan study for the broader area context.

The Committee discussed the following relative to the development application:

• Potential impacts to adjacent properties and neighbouring Heritage District resulting from the proposed increase in height;
• Whether approval of the proposal will set a precedent for future development applications;
• Feasibility of distributing existing density permissions over a multiple building configuration across the Phase 1 and Phase 2 lands; and,
• Existing groundwater conditions for the subject lands and feasibility of providing for strata park space.

Development Services Committee consented to resolve into confidential session to receive confidential and privileged advice from the City Solicitor on this matter.

The Committee consented to refer consideration of this matter to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, local Ward Councillor, and Char and Vice-Chair of Development Services Committee for further discussion with the applicant.

• Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. That the deputations made by Rick Tranquada, Unionville Residents Association, Paul Marsh, and Beverly Dutoff, be received; and,
  2. That the communications submitted by Frank Watson, Jean Rennie, Christl Reeh, Larry Schultz, Barbara Evans, Sharon Steinberg, Annette Sabatini, Winnie Wales, Paul Marsh, Beverly Dutoff, Pina Lam, Rick Tranquada, Unionville Residents Association, Steve Budgell, Shanta Sundarason, Xiao Ping and Hua Ying Lian, Nicola Slater, Peter Chan, Manni Song, Ricky Wu, and Myron Huang, be received.
  Carried
• Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the report dated May 11, 2020 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, OnePiece Ideal (MS) Developments Inc., Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Approval to permit a 47-storey, residential mixed-use building with a total of 362 units on the Phase 1 (westerly) parcel of 28 Main Street (Ward 3)”, be received; and,
  2. That the Official Plan Amendment application (PLAN 19 142690) submitted by OnePiece Ideal (MS) Developments 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 (PLAN 19 142690) submitted by OnePiece Ideal (MS) Developments 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 in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, the Owner shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance, if necessary, from the provisions of the accompanying Zoning By-law, except for building height increase, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and,
  5. That the application for Site Plan Approval (SC 15 119946) submitted by OnePiece Ideal (MS) Developments Inc. be endorsed, in principle, subject to the conditions attached in Appendix ‘C’; and,
  6. That site plan approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate and not to be issued prior to execution of a Site Plan Agreement; and,
  7. That Council grant servicing allocation for the 362 units on the Phase 1 (westerly) parcel; and,
  8. That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,
  9. That this endorsement shall lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of endorsement in the event that a Site Plan Agreement is not executed within that period; and further,
  10. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Referred

9.2

FEE DEFERRAL: TARIFF OF FEES FOR THE PROCESSING OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS & FEES OR CHARGES FOR SERVICES OR ACTIVITIES PROVIDED OR DONE BY THE CITY (CITY WIDE) (10.0)

Brian Lee, Director, Engineering, introduced the item and provided members of Committee with an overview of the staff report.

Staff confirmed that requests for fee deferrals will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

• Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
  1. That the staff memo entitled “Fee Deferral: Tariff of Fees for the Processing of Planning Applications & Fees or Charges for Services or Activities Provided or Done by the City (City Wide)” be received; and,
  2. That the communications submitted by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), be received; and,
  3. That (a) the Tariff of Fees for the Processing of Planning Applications in By-law 211-83 as amended by By-law 2019-137, and (b) Fees or Charges for Services or Activities Provided or Done by the City in By-law 2002-276 be amended as outlined in this memo to provide financial relief to the development industry; and,
  4. That By-law 2002-276 be amended to reflect the 2020 annual adjustment for the Residential Infill Grading and Servicing (RIGS) fee from 26% to 28.6% ; and,
  5. That the relevant by-law amendments be brought forward to the next Council meeting for enactment; and further,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

10.

REGULAR REPORTS - TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES

10.1

HIGHWAY 404 NORTH COLLECTOR ROADS, MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY COMPLETION (WARD 2) (5.7)

Brian Lee, Director, Engineering, introduced the item and provided members of Committee with an overview of the staff report.

• Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  1. That the staff report entitled “Highway 404 North Collector Roads Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, Study Completion (Ward 2)”, be received; and,
  2. That the preferred alternative for Highway 404 North Collector Roads as set out in the Environmental Study Report be endorsed; and,
  3. That staff be authorized to issue a Notice of Study Completion for the project and make the Environmental Study Report available for public review for a period of 30 days commencing May 2020; and,
  4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into agreements with the TC PipeLines, LP (TransCanada Pipelines) and/or Enbridge Gas regarding the municipal rights-of-way and municipal underground services crossing their pipelines, in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and the City Solicitor; and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution
  Carried

10.2

MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE PROPOSED PARKING PROHIBITION (WARD 3) (5.12)

Brian Lee, Director, Engineering, introduced the item and provided members of Committee with an overview of the staff report.

There was discussion regarding consideration of delegating authority to staff to amend parking regulations on a permanent basis.

• Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  1. That the report entitled “Main Street Unionville Proposed Parking Prohibition (Ward 3),” be received; and, 
  2. That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to temporarily rescind the existing parking prohibition on the west side of Main Street Unionville, from Station Lane to a point 23m north of Victoria Avenue, until the later of September 8, 2020 or the end of the Ontario Declaration of Emergency; and,
  3. That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to temporarily rescind the existing parking prohibition on the west side of Main Street Unionville, from a point 24m north of Fred Varley Drive to Carlton Road, until the later of September 8, 2020 or the end of the Ontario Declaration of Emergency; and,
  4. That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to temporarily prohibit parking at any time on the west side of Main Street Unionville, from Station Lane to a point 23m north of Victoria Avenue, until the later of September 8, 2020 or the end of the Ontario Declaration of Emergency; and,
  5. That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to temporarily prohibit parking at any time on the west side of Main Street Unionville, from a point 24m north of Fred Varley Drive to Carlton Road, until the later of September 8, 2020 or the end of the Ontario Declaration of Emergency; and,
  6. That the cost of materials, installation and future removal of the regulatory signs in the amount of $1,500 be funded from COVID-19 operating account # 330-330-4580 (Traffic Signs/Supplies); and, 
  7. That the By-law Enforcement, Licensing & Regulatory Services be directed to enforce the parking prohibition upon installation of the signs and passing of the by-law; and,
  8. That Council delegate authority to the Director of Engineering in consultation with the Director of Operations to amend parking, traffic and speed limit by-laws, where required, in order to promptly respond to traffic operations and safety concerns arising during the COVID-19 pandemic until such time as this authority is repealed by Council; and,
  9. That staff be directed to explore and, where warranted, implement temporary expansion of the cycling network in Markham to fill gaps in the current cycling network; and,
  10. That staff be requested to report back on delegated authority for parking restrictions and similar administrative matters on a permanent basis; and further,
  11. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried
• Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  1. That staff be requested to report back on delegated authority for parking restrictions and other similar administrative matters on a permanent basis.
  Carried

11.

MOTIONS

Councillor Keith Irish assumed the Chair for this section of the meeting.

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton

  That Development Services Committee suspend the rules of procedure to allow for consideration of the following matter:

  Carried by a Two Thirds Vote

11.1

THERMAL TEMPERATURE DETECTION AND DATA RETENTION FOR THE CITY OF MARKHAM (8.0, 11.0)

Regional Councillor Jim Jones addressed the Committee and introduced a motion entitled "Thermal Temperature Detection and Data Retention for the City of Markham" for immediate consideration.

There was discussion regarding the privacy and legal implications of the proposed technology. It was advised that staff investigate these and any other potential impacts as part of its review.

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton

  Whereas, in just a few short months the Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we live, work, play and plan for the future; and,

  Whereas, working remotely has created immense challenges for governments, businesses and employees, and has heightened the requirement for more integrated systems and advanced collaboration/monitoring tools and videoconferencing technologies to ensure productivity; and,

  Whereas, cities, communities, businesses and workplaces are in the midst of an unprecedented digital transformation driven by the rise of mobile and connected Internet of Things (IOT) systems, the explosion of the secured delivery and management of censored data, and the emergence of automated integrated business solutions and technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions; and,

  Whereas, Government and cities need to consider the role of IOT/technologies and delivering services transparently, efficiently and with accountability to its citizens; and

  Therefore, be it resolved

  1. That staff be directed to investigate and report back on thermal temperature detection systems as a first line of action due to the COVID-19 environment and potential future health pandemics; and,
  2. That such detection systems should be non-contact, fully integrated, capable of detecting high temperatures in both City of Markham employees and visitors to Markham properties, such as City Hall and Community Centres and have the capacity to send immediate alerts to authorized City of Markham officials who are responsible for managing health and safety protocols; and
  3. That additionally have the capacity to capture the temperature data and retain the data for future analysis to guide health workers to better address potential future pandemics threats in a timely manner; and,
  4. That, furthermore, thermal temperature systems should not require individuals to use their own personal cell phones for detection and tracking purposes thereby respecting privacy considerations; and
  5. That a system of this type should also have the capability to add other features which can offer additional and important measurements for other health and safety factors that have not yet been contemplated; and further,
  6. That a proper all-encompassing system should be used to encourage City of Markham businesses to also adopt similar thermal temperature detection systems in order to deliver data alerts to the City of Markham in order to ensure that health workers can take swift and responsible actions in addressing pandemic spikes in our community.
  Carried

12.

NOTICES OF MOTION

There were no notices of motion.

13.

NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

13.1

TEMPORARY ZONING BY-LAW FOR OUTDOOR RESTAURANT SPACES (10.5)

Mayor Frank Scarpitti addressed the Committee and inquired as to potential options for providing temporary relief to local restaurants from floor space and outdoor patio restrictions that would allow customers to practice distancing once in-restaurant dining accommodations are permitted in accordance with provincial emergency orders.

There was discussion regarding potential timelines for the implementation of a temporary zoning by-law addressing the issue raised. There was also discussion regarding additional requirements for facilitating the extension and creation of outdoor dining spaces, including easing of liquor license restrictions by provincial authorities. Staff advised that they will report back with a draft temporary zoning by-law for consideration.

14.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

There were no announcements.

15.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton

  That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session at 3:04 PM to discuss the following matters:

  Carried

15.1

DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ISSUES

15.1.1

ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE - RECOMMENDATION REPORT ONE PIECE IDEAL (MS) DEVELOPMENTS INC. APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT, AND

SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO PERMIT A 47-STOREY RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE BUILDING WITH A TOTAL OF 362 UNITS ON THE PHASE 1 (WESTERLY) PARCEL OF 28 MAIN STREET (WARD 3) FILE NOS: PLAN 19 142690 AND SC 15 119946 (10.3, 10.5 and 10.7) [Section 239 (2)(f)]

Development Services Committee received confidential and privileged advice from the City Solicitor on this matter.

 

Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

That the Development Services Committee confidential session adjourn at 3:58 PM.

16.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
  Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

  That the Development Services Committee meeting adjourn at 5:18 PM.

  Carried