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

Meeting Number: 11

Tuesday, May 02, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 3:00 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.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

3.1

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES - APRIL 18, 2023 (10.0)

• 1. That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held April 18, 2023, be confirmed.

4.

DEPUTATIONS

5.

COMMUNICATIONS

5.1

BRIEFING NOTE TO MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL – SUSTAINABILITY METRICS LAUNCH (10.0)

• 1. That the briefing note titled, "Briefing note to Mayor and Members of Council - Sustainability Metrics Launch", be received.

6.

PETITIONS

7.

CONSENT REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY MATTERS

7.1

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES – MARCH 28, 2023 and APRIL 25, 2023 (10.0)

• 1. That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held March 28, 2023 and April 25, 2023, be confirmed.

7.2

MINUTES OF THE MARCH 13, 2023 VARLEY-MCKAY ART FOUNDATION OF MARKHAM MEETING (16.0)

• 1. That the minutes of the March 13, 2023 Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham Meeting be received for information purposes.

7.3

GROUND SIGN VARIANCE – EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH 5000 STEELES AVENUE EAST APPLICATION NO. SP 22 257706 (WARD 7) (2.16, 16.11)

P. Wokral, ext. 7955

• 1. That the ground sign variance application by Ebenezer United Church at 5000 Steeles Avenue East, Application No. SP 22 257706 (Ward 7), be approved, subject to it being used to display the dates and times of services and programs only; and,
  2. That Staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.4

INFORMATION REPORT – DESIGNATION OF PRIORITY PROPERTIES LISTED ON THE CITY OF MARKHAM'S REGISTER OF PROPERTIES OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST IN RESPONSE TO BILL 23 (16.11.3)

E. Manning, ext. 2296

• 1. That the Staff report, dated May 2, 2023, titled "Information Report, Designation of Priority Properties Listed on the City of Markham's Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest in response to Bill 23”, be received; and,
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.

REGULAR REPORTS - DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY MATTERS

8.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 2814712 ONTARIO LTD. (VICTOR HUANG) C/O MALONE GIVEN PARSONS LTD. (ROHAN SOVIG), APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT 14 TOWNHOUSE DWELLINGS AT 347 MAIN STREET NORTH, MARKHAM VILLAGE (WARD 4), 

FILE NOS. OP/ZA 19 123553 (10.3, 10.5, 16.11)

P. Wokral, ext. 7955

• 1. That the staff report, dated May 2, 2023, titled “Recommendation Report, 2814712 Ontario Ltd. (Victor Huang) c/o Malone Given Parsons Ltd. (Rohan Sovig), Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit 14 townhouse dwellings at 347 Main Street North, Markham Village (Ward 4), File Nos. OP/ZA 19 123553”, be received; and,
  2. That the Heritage Markham Committee recommendation to deny the Official Plan and Zoning By-law applications to permit 14 townhouses dwellings at 347 Main Street North, be received as information; and,
  3. That the Official Plan application submitted by 2814712 Ontario Ltd. (Victor Huang) c/o Malone Given Parsons Ltd. (Rohan Sovig) to amend the City’s Official Plan be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix A be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and,
  4. That the Zoning By-law amendment application submitted by 2814712 Ontario Ltd. (Victor Huang) c/o Malone Given Parsons Ltd. (Rohan Sovig) to amend the City’s Zoning By-law 1229, as amended, attached hereto as Appendix B, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and,
  5. That there is no objection to the demolition of the existing building on the property; and further,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.2

AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENT CHARGE CREDITS AND/OR REIMBURSEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GREENWAY CROSSING ON STREET D/STONEY HILL BLVD (“NORTH GREENWAY CROSSING) AND THE GREENWAY CROSSING ON STREET E/ VINE CLIFF BLVD (“SOUTH GREENWAY CROSSING")

TO THE TRUSTEE OF BERCZY GLEN LANDOWNERS GROUP INC. (WARD 2) (5.5, 7.11)

H. Lo, ext. 4030 / S. MacKenzie, ext. 2205

• 1. That the report entitled “Authority to Provide Development Charge Credits and/or Reimbursements for the Construction of the Greenway Crossing on Street D/Stoney Hill Blvd (“North Greenway Crossing) and the Greenway Crossing on Street E/Vine Cliff Blvd (“South Greenway Crossing to the Trustee of Berczy Glen Landowners Group Inc. (Ward 2)” be received; and,
  2. That Council authorize Development Charge Credits and/or Reimbursements not exceeding $12,020,000 for the North Greenway Crossing and $12,900,000 for the South Greenway Crossing to the Trustee of Berczy Glen Landowners Group Inc. (“Trustee”), an increase from the previously approved $8,000,000 for each crossing, for the design, contract administration, construction, and maintenance costs, until Assumption, associated with the construction of the North Greenway Crossing and the South Greenway Crossing that will service the Berczy Glen Secondary Plan in the City’s Future Urban Area (FUA) as follows:
     1. North Greenway Crossing - City Wide Hard Development Charges to a maximum of $12,020,000 (increased from $8,000,000); and,
     2. South Greenway Crossing - City Wide Hard Development Charges to a maximum of $12,900,000 (increased from $8,000,000); and,
  3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute Development Charge Credit and/or Reimbursement Agreements, if required, in accordance with the City’s Development Charge Credit and Reimbursement Policy, with the Trustee of Berczy Glen Landowners Group Inc., or their successors in title to the satisfaction of the Treasurer and the City Solicitor, or their respective delegates; and,
  4. That all of the above credits and/or reimbursements shall exclude HST and interest and shall be indexed in accordance with the City’s Development Charge Credit & Reimbursement Policy; and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.3

COMMENTS ON THE HELPING HOMEBUYERS, PROTECTING TENANTS ACT, 2023 (BILL 97) AND ASSOCIATED CHANGES (10.0)

D. Wedderburn, ext. 2109 / L. D'Souza, ext. 2180

Note: Presentation is attached.

• 1. That the report dated May 2, 2023 titled “Comments on the Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023 (Bill 97) and Associated Changes” be received; and,
  2. That the City not support the proposed changes to the Planning Act that would:
     1. Exclude institutional and commercial uses (including office and retail uses) not associated with manufacturing or warehousing from the definition of “employment area”; and, 
     2. Authorize the Minister to exempt planning approvals for uses permitted by a Minister’s Zoning Order from complying with provincial or local policies; and,
     3. Enable appeal rights to individuals and public bodies when an interim control bylaw is initially passed; and,
  3. That the City support proposed changes to the Planning Act that would:
     1. Postpone the start date for planning application fee refunds to July 1, 2023, and request more information about the exemption provision; and,
     2. Expand the use of site plan control for developments with less than 10 units and request further exemptions; and,
  4. That the City not support the proposed changes to the Development Charges Act that would extend the exemption of development charges for additional residential units to rural areas; and,
  5. That the City support the proposed changes to the Building Code Act, 1992 to freeze Provincial Building Code Registration and Service Fees; and,
  6. That this report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the City of Markham comments on the Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023 and Associated Changes; and further,
  7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.

REGULAR REPORTS - TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE MATTERS

9.1

ACTIVE SCHOOL TRAVEL PILOT RESULTS & NEXT STEPS (5.12, 13.6, 16.34)

F. Ho, ext. 2160 / D. Porretta, ext. 2040

• 1. That the staff report titled “Active School Travel Pilot - Results & Next Steps” be received; and,

  2. That Active School Travel measures be implemented at three Markham elementary schools in 2023 in partnership with the York Region school boards, with Markham’s contribution of $10,000 to be funded from the 2023 Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Budget (#23094); and further,

  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

10.

MOTIONS

11.

NOTICES OF MOTION

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.

ADJOURNMENT