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

Meeting Number: 24

Monday, July 11, 2022 at 9:30 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.

Live streamed

Please bring this Development Services Committee Agenda to the Council meeting on July 14, 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

4.

DEPUTATIONS

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.

PETITIONS

7.

PRESENTATIONS

7.1

MARKHAM ROAD - MOUNT JOY SECONDARY PLAN STUDY: UPDATE (10.4)

D. Lyons ext. 2459

Note: Presentation is now attached

• 1. The presentation entitled "Markham Road - Mount Joy Secondary Plan Study: Update" be received. 

8.

REGULAR REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ISSUES

8.1

Bill 109, MORE HOMES FOR EVERYONE ACT, 2022  (10.0)

J. Yeh ext. 7922

• 1. That the report dated July 11, 2022 entitled “Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022” be received.

      

      

8.2

RECOMMENDATION REPORT - ENTERPRISE BOULEVARD INC. APPICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT A HIGH DENSITY DEVELOPMENT WITH A MAXIMUM 1,350 RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ENTERPRISE BOULEVARD, IMMEDIATELY EAST OF THE 

METROLINX-GO STOUFFVILLE RAIL CORRIDOR (WARD 3), FILE NO. PLAN 20 113948 (10.3, 10.5)

S. Bordone ext. 8230

• 1. That the report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Enterprise Boulevard Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a high density development with a maximum of 1,350 residential units on the north side of Enterprise Boulevard, immediately east of the Metrolinx-GO Stouffville rail corridor (Ward 3), PLAN 20 113948”, be received; and,
  2. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Enterprise Boulevard Inc., be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be adopted without further notice; and,
  3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Enterprise Boulevard 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, 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,
  5. That the application for Site Plan Application (SPC 21 137365) submitted by Enterprise Boulevard Inc. be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or a designate, and that Site Plan Approval not be issued prior to the execution of a Site Plan Agreement; and further,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.

REGULAR REPORTS - TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES

9.1

TENDER 011-T-22 WINTER ROAD MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR PART A - SINGLE AND TANDEM AXLE AND WINDROW UNITS AND PART B - LOADERS COMMENCING NOVEMBER 2024 (5.10)

S. Dollmaier ext. 2748 and M. Lee ext. 2239

• 1. That the report entitled “Tender 011-T-22 Winter Road Maintenance Services for Part A – Single and Tandem Axle and Windrow Units, Part B – Loaders Commencing November 2024” be received; and,
  2. That the contract for Winter Road Maintenance Services for Part A – Single and Tandem Axle and Windrow Units (Option 1) be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, D. Crupi & Sons Limited for twelve (12) winter seasons (November 16, 2024 – April 15, 2036) in the estimated annual amount of $4,819,862.40 (inclusive of HST); and,
  3. That the contract for Winter Road Maintenance Services for Part B – Loaders be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Melrose Paving Co. Ltd. for twelve (12) winter seasons (November 16, 2024 – March 31, 2036) in the estimated annual amount of $2,577,917.02 (inclusive of HST); and,
  4. That the 2025-2036 operating budgets and (starting in the 2^nd winter season) the purchase orders be adjusted for growth and a price adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Items Ontario for the twelve (12) month period ending March 31 in the applicable year up to a maximum of 4%. CPI shall be applied to 100% on the operating rate and 50% on the standby rate; and,
  5. That the funds be provided from the various operating budget accounts outlined in the Financial Considerations section in the estimated annual amount of $7,397,779.42 for the 1^st winter season award amounts subject to budget approvals; and,
  6. That the estimated budget shortfall of $1,612,314 be phased in over a 3-year period commencing in 2023 and be included as part of the 2023-2025 operating budgets, subject to Council approval of the 2023-2025 operating budgets ; and further,
  7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 077-R-22 CITYWIDE PARKING STRATEGY (2.17, 7.12)

L. Cheah ext. 4838 and T. Casale ext. 3190

• 1. That the report entitled “Request for Proposal 077-R-22 Citywide Parking Strategy” be received; and,
  2. That the contract for the Citywide Parking Strategy be awarded to the highest ranked, lowest priced bidder, WSP Canada Inc. in the amount of $500,771.14, inclusive of HST; and,
  3. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $50,077.11 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional consulting services to deliver the study and that authorization to approve expenditures of the contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
  4. That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $67,506.94, be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and,
  5. That the cost in the amount of $618,355.19 ($500,771.14 + $50,077.11 + $67,506.94) be funded from account 640 101 5399 22051 with budget available of $566,100; and,
  6. That the budget shortfall in the amount of $55,255.19 ($618,355.19 - $566,100.00) be funded from the Non-DC Growth Reserve in the amount of $42,213.51 and from Development Charges (DC) in the amount of $10,041.68; and further,
  7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

10.

MOTIONS

11.

NOTICES OF MOTION

11.1

NOTICE OF MOTION ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING (10.0)

WHEREAS, on February 25, 2021, York Region Council adopted the following motion: “That in order to support the acceleration of Affordable Housing in York Region, York Regional Council asks all lower tier municipalities to pass a resolution in support, in principle, of the provision by each municipality either directly or through partnership, of 2 acres of land over the next 5 years for Housing York Inc. or a not-for-profit or for-profit site dedicated to support affordable housing as deemed appropriate by the municipality, and provide a decision to York Region by May 30, 2021,” and

WHEREAS, the need for affordable housing has never been higher in the GTA than it is today, and

WHEREAS, one of the major issues in regard to housing affordability is the price and availability of land, and

WHEREAS, there are suitable public lands available in the City of Markham, some of which were acquired decades ago, and

WHEREAS, some Markham-owned lands could be available for affordable housing, therefore

1. BE IT RESOLVED THAT Markham Council, in response to the York Region resolution of February 25, 2021, instruct staff to report back in Q3 2022 on criteria, available lands, and opportunities to partner with Housing York Inc., not-for-profit organizations, or for-profit organizations dedicated to supporting affordable housing. 

12.

NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

• As per Section 2 of the Council Procedural By-Law, "New/Other Business would generally apply to an item that is to be added to the Agenda due to an urgent statutory time requirement, or an emergency, or time sensitivity".

13.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

14.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

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

14.1

DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY ISSUES

14.1.1

LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; (10.3, 10.5) (WARD 8) [SECTION 239 (2)(e)]

14.1.2

LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; (10.3, 10.5) (WARD 1) [SECTION 239 (2)(e)] 

14.1.3

PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL,INCLUDING CITY OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (6.3) (WARDS 1-8) [SECTION 239 (2)(B)] 

15.

ADJOURNMENT