Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on September 11, 2023, be confirmed.

That the written submission from Helen Tsoi be received.

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held September 5, 2023, be confirmed.

That the report entitled “ Mingay Avenue at Hammersly Boulevard Proposed All-way Stop (Ward 6 ) ” be received; and, T hat Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law 106-71 , pertaining to compulsory stops, be amended to include all approaches to the intersection of Mingay Avenue at Hammersly Boulevard ; and, That the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate signs and pavement markings at the subject l ocation; and, That the cost of materials and installation for the traffic signs and pavement markings in the amount of $1,000 be funded from capital project #083-5350-23112-005 (Traffic Operational Improvements); and, That York Region al Pol ice be requested to enforce the all-way stop control upon installation of these stop signs and passing of the By-law; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the Staff report, dated September 26, 2023, titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT - Revision to a Legal Description of a Designation By-law, 9392 Kennedy Road (“The Thomas Lownsborough House”), Ward 6”, be received; and, That the legal description, as contained within the previously approved Heritage Designation By-law 2020-72, be amended to reflect the property’s current legal description, and that By-law 2020-72 be amended to ensure conformance with the Ontario Heritage Act , as amended; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report dated September 26, 2023, titled, “Amendment to By-law 2023-20 (A By-Law to Establish Procedures for Processing Permit Applications under the Ontario Heritage Act ) and By-law 2002-276, as amended”, be received; and, That the proposed by-law amendment to By-law 2023-20 attached to this report as Appendix “A”, be adopted; and, That By-law 2002-276, as amended by By-law 2023-21, being a by-law to impose fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by the City, be further amended to reflect the Heritage Permit application fees as noted in Appendix “B” attached to this report’; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “Markham Transportation Master Plan Study Terms of Reference” be received; and, That the following TMP Study Terms of Reference be endorsed: Develop a comprehensive consultation plan to solicit public and stakeholder input and feedback on transportation needs throughout the TMP’s development; and, Complete a background review of relevant information, studies, and data to understand Markham’s planning context and transportation needs in existing plans including provincial, regional, and local transportation plans; and, Undertake a transportation needs assessment to review existing travel demand patterns and forecast future travel demand. Analyze gaps and opportunities under existing and future conditions to inform development of transportation network options and policies; and, Establish an overarching vision and guiding principles for the TMP in consultation with internal and external stakeholders; and, Develop whitepapers on electrification and autonomous vehicles, and transportation data sources, to inform policy and strategy development; and, Develop a complete streets design guidelines and strategy to enhance transportation options for all road users, providing conceptual cross-sections for all City roads and reviewing road classifications; and, Develop a micro-mobility and shared-mobility services strategy that integrates new and emerging personal and shared micro-mobility devices into Markham’s existing and future transportation network; and, As

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

That the Development Services Committee adjourn at 12:32 PM.

1. That the report entitled “Mingay Avenue at Hammersly Boulevard Proposed All-way Stop (Ward 6)” be received; and, 5 2. That Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law 106-71, pertaining to compulsory stops, be amended to include all approaches to the intersection of Mingay Avenue at Hammersly Boulevard; and, 3. That the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate signs and pavement markings at the subject location; and, 4. That the cost of materials and installation for the traffic signs and pavement markings in the amount of $1,000 be funded from capital project #083-5350-23112-005 (Traffic Operational Improvements); and, 5. That York Regional Police be requested to enforce the all-way stop control upon installation of these stop signs and passing of the By-law; and further, 6. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report entitled “Markham Transportation Master Plan Study Terms of Reference” be received; and, 8 2. That the following TMP Study Terms of Reference be endorsed: a. Develop a comprehensive consultation plan to solicit public and stakeholder input and feedback on transportation needs throughout the TMP’s development; and, b. Complete a background review of relevant information, studies, and data to understand Markham’s planning context and transportation needs in existing plans including provincial, regional, and local transportation plans; and, c. Undertake a transportation needs assessment to review existing travel demand patterns and forecast future travel demand. Analyze gaps and opportunities under existing and future conditions to inform development of transportation network options and policies; and, d. Establish an overarching vision and guiding principles for the TMP in consultation with internal and external stakeholders; and, e. Develop whitepapers on electrification and autonomous vehicles, and transportation data sources, to inform policy and strategy development; and, f. Develop a complete streets design guidelines and strategy to enhance transportation options for all road users, providing conceptual cross- sections for all City roads and reviewing road classifications; and, g. Develop a micro-mobility and shared-mobility services strategy that integrates new and emerging personal and shared micro-mobility devices into Markham’s existing and future t

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