Development Services Committee Meeting

That the presentation on York Region’s response to the Development Services Committee’s Comments on the York Region 2022 Transportation Master Plan, be received; and, That Markham Council request that York Region revise or review its 2022 Transportation Master Plan to reflect the updated population figures for Thornhill; and, That Markham Council also request York Region to continue to work with Metrolinx on determining if grade separations or elevated tracks is the best and most cost effective model for Markham’s Stouffville GO rail corridor s in crossing the road network.

That the written submission from Weirfoulds regarding Agenda Item 8.1 – Recommendation Report Unionville Special Policy Area Update File No: Plan 21 139260, be received.

That the staff report entitled “Recommendation Report, Unionville Special Policy Area Boundary Update” dated May 16, 2022, be received; and, That the proposed Special Policy Area boundaries and the Special Policy Area Justification Report be endorsed by Council and forwarded to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Province of Ontario (Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing & Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry) for their endorsement and approval; and, That upon obtaining the endorsement of the changes to the Special Policy Area boundaries from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Province, the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized, brought to Council for adoption, and forwarded to York Region for approval; and, That upon approval of the Official Plan Amendment by York Region, the Zoning By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘C’, to amend the Special Policy Area overlay on zoning by-laws 1229, 11-72, 122-72, 134-79, 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the letter from Amhad Tabazi, Founder and President, Parya Trillium Foundation, requesting a five year deferral, or an exemption of Markham’s Development Charges, be received, and, 2. That the City defer the Parya Trillium Foundation’s Markham portion of the Development Charges for five years with no Letter of Credit required, and with no interest charged; and, 3. That staff evaluate and report back on the possibility of providing the Parya Trillium Foundation with a full exemption of Markham’s Portion of the Development Charges; and further, 4. That the City request that York Region defer its portion of the Parya Trillium Foundation Development Charges for five years.

1. That the report titled, “Patio Extension Program” be received; and, 2. That Staff be directed to prepare a temporary zoning by-law allowing the expansion of outdoor patios on a temporary basis within the City of Markham and that the temporary zoning by-law be in effect until December 31, 2023; and further, 3.That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution

That the report and staff presentation entitled “Road Safety Strategic Plan Development Update” be received; and, That staff collaborate with York Region to develop a Road Safety Strategic Plan based on the combined study Terms of Reference and key deliverables described in this report; and, That staff report back at key milestones during the development of the combined Road Safety Strategy, including on the proposed study design and consultation program; and, That staff be directed to review the City’s policy in regards to installing speed humps on local roads in consultation with Operations Department, Fire Services, York Region Transit and Emergency Management Services (EMS), and report back to the Development Services Committee; and, That staff also be directed to look at improving road safety through : 1) a public education and awareness program; 2) acquiring the necessary resources for the implementation of additional radar speed display boards; and 3) the implementation, on a temporary basis, of traffic calming measures in areas of critical concern prior to the completion of Road Safety Strategic Plan ; and further, That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the Markham Public Art 2022 Work Plan be approved; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That staff report back on the opening of Markham Civic Centre for the May 26th Special Development Committee meeting on the proposed Bridge Station Transit Oriented Community (TOC).

That the Development Services Committee adjourned at 1:10 PM.

1. That the staff report entitled “Recommendation Report, Unionville Special Policy Area Boundary Update” dated May 16, 2022, be received; and, 2. That the proposed Special Policy Area boundaries and the Special Policy Area Justification Report be endorsed by Council and forwarded to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Province of Ontario (Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing & Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry) for their endorsement and approval; and, 3. That upon obtaining the endorsement of the changes to the Special Policy Area boundaries from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Province, the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix 7 ‘B’, be finalized, brought to Council for adoption, and forwarded to York Region for approval; and, 4. That upon approval of the Official Plan Amendment by York Region, the Zoning By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘C’, to amend the Special Policy Area overlay on zoning by-laws 1229, 11-72, 122-72, 134-79, 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and further, 5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

12 1. That the Markham Public Art 2022 Work Plan be approved; and, 2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.