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

Meeting Number: 19

Wednesday, July 05, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Live streamed

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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.

COMMUNICATIONS

3.1

COMMUNICATION - MARKHAM CENTRE SECONDARY PLAN UPDATE (10.0)

Note: Please refer to item 4.1 for staff report.

• 1. That the communication submitted on behalf of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) providing comments regarding the above subject matter be received.

4.

PRESENTATIONS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY MATTERS

4.1

MARKHAM CENTRE SECONDARY PLAN UPDATE (10.0)

S. Lue, ext. 2520

Note: Presentations are now attached. 

• 1. That the presentation dated, July 5, 2023, titled, “Markham Centre Secondary Plan Update: Recommended Development concept”, be received; and,
  2. That Staff report back to a Development Services Committee in September; and,
  3. That the presentation dated, July 5, 2023, titled, “Markham Centre Secondary Plan Community Energy Plan”, be received; and,
  4. That the presentation dated, July 5, 2023, titled, “Markham Centre Secondary Plan Smart City Strategy”, be received; and further,
  5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.  

5.

REGULAR REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY MATTERS

5.1

PROPOSED NATURAL HERITAGE POLICIES OF THE PROVINCIAL PLANNING STATEMENT (10.0)

P. Wong, ext. 6922

Note: Report is now attached. 

• 1. That the July 5, 2023 report titled “Proposed Natural Heritage Policies of the Provincial Planning Statement” be received; and, 
  2. That the Province of Ontario be advised that the City of Markham has no concerns with the proposed natural heritage policies of the Provincial Planning Statement; and, 
  3. That the Province of Ontario be requested to review and update their natural heritage guidelines to support the implementation of the Provincial Planning Statement; and, 
  4. That this report be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the City of Markham’s comments on the proposed natural heritage policies of the Provincial Planning Statement; and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

6.

PRESENTATIONS - TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE MATTERS

6.1

ROAD SAFETY PLAN DEVELOPMENT UPDATE PRESENTATION (5.12)

L. Cheah, ext. 4838

• 1. That the presentation entitled "Road Safety Plan Development Update" be received; and,
  2. That Staff be directed to prepare for the release of an RFP for a Consultant for the Road Safety Plan in Q4 of 2023.

7.

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:

7.1

DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY MATTERS

7.1.1

COMMUNICATION FROM MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS AND HOUSING (10.0)

(INFORMATION EXPLICITLY SUPPLIED IN CONFIDENCE TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD BY CANADA, A PROVINCE OR TERRITORY OR A CROWN AGENCY OF ANY OF THEM.) [Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) (h)] 

8.

ADJOURNMENT