Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held March 18, 2019, be confirmed.

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held March 5, 2019, be confirmed.

That the staff report entitled “Intention to Designate a Property Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, James Campbell House, 2 Wismer Place,” dated April 1, 2019, be received; and, That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the James Campbell House at 2 Wismer Place be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and, That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and, That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the staff report entitled “Intention to Designate a Property Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Brown’s Corners United Church, 2830 Highway 7 East,” dated April 1, 2019, be received; and, That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the Brown’s Corners United Church at 2830 Highway 7 be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and, That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and, That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the staff report entitled “Intention to Designate a Property Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Elias Hamilton House, 6 Heritage Corners Lane,” dated April 1, 2019, be received; and, That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the Elias Hamilton House at 6 Heritage Corners Lane be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and, That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and, That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the Staff report titled “Recommendation Report – Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Approval by Gemterra (Woodbine) Inc. to permit townhouses at 9064 to 9110 Woodbine Avenue (Ward 2) File Nos. OP/SU/ZA/ /SC 17 153653” be received; and, That the deputation of Malcolm Ng be received; and, That the proposed amendment to the 2014 Markham Official Plan, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and approved; and, That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17004 submitted by Gemterra (Woodbine) Inc., be finalized and approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘B’; and, That the draft plan approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17004 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate be delegated authority to issue draft approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’ as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design; and, That the amendments to Zoning By-laws 19-94 and 177-96, as amended be approved and the draft implementing Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix ‘C’, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and, That the Site Plan application by Gemterra (Woodbine) Inc. be endorsed, in principle, and that staff continue to work with the applicant to refine the site plan, prior to site plan endorsement by th

That the report entitled “Bill Crothers Artificial Turf Field Replacement” be received; and, That Staff be authorized to issue a purchase order to York Region District School Board (YRDSB) in the amount of $1,339,365.00, inclusive of HST for the City’s portion (50%) of the Bill Crothers Secondary School artificial turf replacements; and, That the purchase order in the amount of $1,339,365.00, inclusive of HST be funded from project 18220 Replacement of Artificial Turf Fields with available budget of $814,100.00; and, That shortfall in the amount of ($525,265.00) ($814,100.00 - $1,339,365.00) be funded from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund; and, That staff be directed to execute the Shared Use and Maintenance Agreement prior to proceeding with the project; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “Yonge Subway Extension and Royal Orchard Station (Ward 1)”, be received; and, That Council endorse the findings by StrategyCorp and Sajecki Planning that the Royal Orchard Station can be justified by the station ridership forecasts, and warrant further studies to confirm the need of the station; and, That Council confirm its preference that the Royal Orchard Station be included in the Yonge Subway Extension (YSE) project as identified in the Yonge Subway Extension – Finch Station to Richmond Hill Centre Transit Project Assessment – January 30, 2009; and, That Council request the YSE Executive Committee not to eliminate the Royal Orchard Station from the YSE Preliminary Design and Engineering work until the conclusion of further technical studies recommended in the StrategyCorp and Sajecki Planning; and, That the YSE Executive Committee be requested to carry out any further technical studies as recommended by StrategyCorp and Sajecki Planning, in consultation with the City of Vaughan and the City of Markham, to support the Royal Orchard Station; and, That Council’s resolution be forwarded to YSE Executive Committee, and the City of Vaughan; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the staff report titled “Update on Active Transportation Master Plan Study (All Wards)”, dated April 1, 2019, be received; and, That Staff be directed to proceed with the public engagement and stakeholder consultation as outlined in this report; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled, “30th World Hakka Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 16 – 21, 2019”, dated April 1, 2019, be received; and, That Council approve business travel for Mayor Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Joe Li, and Sr. Business Devt. Officer Sandra Tam to attend the 30th World Hakka Conference in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia from October 16 - 21; and, That the total cost of the business trip to attend the 30th World Hakka Conference in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia not exceed $19,500.00 and be expensed from within International Investment Attraction account 610-9985811; and, That the cost of the pre-conference mission to China attended by Regional Councillor Joe Li be expensed from the International Investment Attraction account 610-9985811 to a maximum of $2,500; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session at 12:06 p.m. to discuss the following matters:

That the Development Services Committee adjourn at 12:10 PM.

1. That the staff report entitled “Intention to Designate a Property Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Brown’s Corners United Church, 2830 Highway 7 East,” dated April 1, 2019, be received; and, 2. That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the Brown’s Corners United Church at 2830 Highway 7 be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and, 4 3. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, 4. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and, 5. That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the Staff report titled “Recommendation Report – Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Approval by Gemterra (Woodbine) Inc. to permit townhouses at 9064 to 9110 Woodbine Avenue (Ward 2) File Nos. OP/SU/ZA/ /SC 17 153653” be received; and, 2. That the deputation of Malcolm Ng be received; and, 3. That the proposed amendment to the 2014 Markham Official Plan, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and approved; and, 4. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17004 submitted by Gemterra (Woodbine) Inc., be finalized and approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘B’; and, 5. That the draft plan approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17004 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; and, 6. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate be delegated authority to issue draft approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’ as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design; and, 7. That the amendments to Zoning By-laws 19-94 and 177-96, as amended be approved and the draft implementing Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix ‘C’, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and, 8. That the Site Plan application by Gemterra (Woodbine) Inc. be endorsed, in principle, and that staff continue to work with the applicant to refine the site plan, prior to sit

1. That the report entitled “Bill Crothers Artificial Turf Field Replacement” be received; and, 2. That Staff be authorized to issue a purchase order to York Region District School Board (YRDSB) in the amount of $1,339,365.00, inclusive of HST for the City’s portion (50%) of the Bill Crothers Secondary School artificial turf replacements; and, 3. That the purchase order in the amount of $1,339,365.00, inclusive of HST be funded from project 18220 Replacement of Artificial Turf Fields with available budget of $814,100.00; and, 4. That shortfall in the amount of ($525,265.00) ($814,100.00 - $1,339,365.00) be funded from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund; and, 8 5. That staff be directed to execute the Shared Use and Maintenance Agreement prior to proceeding with the project; 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 “Yonge Subway Extension and Royal Orchard Station (Ward 1)”, be received; and, 2. That Council endorse the findings by StrategyCorp and Sajecki Planning that the Royal Orchard Station can be justified by the station ridership forecasts, and warrant further studies to confirm the need of the station; and, 3. That Council confirm its preference that the Royal Orchard Station be included in the Yonge Subway Extension (YSE) project as identified in the Yonge Subway Extension – Finch Station to Richmond Hill Centre Transit Project Assessment – January 30, 2009; and, 4. That Council request the YSE Executive Committee not to eliminate the Royal Orchard Station from the YSE Preliminary Design and Engineering work until the conclusion of further technical studies recommended in the StrategyCorp and Sajecki Planning; and, 5. That the YSE Executive Committee be requested to carry out any further technical studies as recommended by StrategyCorp and Sajecki Planning, in consultation with the City of Vaughan and the City of Markham, to support the Royal Orchard Station; and, 6. That Council’s resolution be forwarded to YSE Executive Committee, and the City of Vaughan; and further, 9 7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session at 12:06 p.m. to discuss the following matters: 11