The Markham Record

Development Services Committee Meeting

May 21, 2024

Who was there

Present (12): Michael Chan, Amanda Yeung Collucci, Alan Ho, Keith Irish, Jim Jones, Ritch Lau, Isa Lee, Joe Li, Reid McAlpine, Juanita Nathan, Karen Rea, Frank Scarpitti

Absent (1): Andrew Keyes

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (15 motions)

15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on April 23, 2024, be confirmed.
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
Carried
That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held February 27, April 16, and April 30, 2024, be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan, seconded by Regional Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the minutes of the Thornhill Sub-Committee meeting held April 24, 2024, be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan, seconded by Regional Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the Staff report, dated May 21, 2024, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase X”, be received; and, That the deputation from Martin Mazierski made to the Development Services Committee on May 21, 2024 be received; and, That the June 14, 2023, recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee, in support of the designation of the following properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (in accordance with Appendix ‘B’), be received as information: • 12 Celebrity Place (Ward 4): “David and Esther Grove House”; and, • 6145 Sixteenth Avenue (Ward 4): “Reverend Peter Cober House”; and, • 6666 Major Mackenzie Drive East (Ward 5): “Brownsberger-Ham House”; and, • 7484 Sixteenth Avenue (Ward 5): “Pearse Bungalow”; and, • 8205 McCowan Road (Ward 4): “Harold and Ruby Boyington House”; and, • 9318 Reesor Road (Ward 5): “Rigfoot Farm – The George and Catherine Miller House”; and, • 9418 Kennedy Road (Ward 6): “St. Philip’s Old Rectory”; and, • 10579 Highway 48 (Ward 5): “James and Lydia Scott House”; and, • 10724 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2): “Victoria Square United Church Manse”; and, • 10732 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2): “Rolph Boynton House”; and, That Council state its intention to designate 12 Celebrity Place (Ward 4) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, That Council state its intention to designate 6145 Sixteenth Avenue (Ward 4) under Part IV, Sec
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the report entitled “Award of RFP 218-R-23 Consulting Services for Detailed Design, Contract Administration and Site Inspection Services for Pedestrian Crossovers (PXOs) and Traffic Signals Program” be received; and, That the contract for consulting engineering services for the detailed design, contract administration and site inspection for the PXOs and Traffic Signals program be awarded to the highest ranked, lowest priced bidder, Parsons Inc., in the amount of $418,818.72 inclusive of HST; and, That an allowance in the amount of $71,232.00, inclusive of HST, be established for Subsurface Utility Engineering investigations during the design, and for geotechnical investigation and material testing during construction which may be required and approved by the Director of Engineering; and, That a 10% contingency in the amount of $49,005.07, inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional consulting services to deliver the project and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $48,515.02 be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, That the cost in the amount of $587,570.81 ($418,818.72 + $71,232.00 + $49,005.07 + $48,515.02) be funded from capital accounts 23106, 23107, 24047, and 24048 with available budget of $566,148.46; and, That the budg
Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan, seconded by Regional Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the May 21, 2024, memorandum titled, “Request for Servicing Allocation for Proposed Residential Developments, including Ontario Land Tribunal Approvals (City-Wide)”, be received; and, That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 31 residential units for the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications submitted by Glen Rouge Homes (Kennedy) Inc. at 7647 Kennedy Road (PLAN/SPC 20 136196); and, That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 235 residential units for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by 2637996 Ontario Inc. at 144 Main Street North (PLAN 20 136386); and, That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 940 residential units for the Official Plan, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications submitted by OnePiece Ideal (MS) Development Inc. at 28 Main Street, Unionville (PLAN 19 142690 and SC 119946); and, That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 103 residential units for the Site Plan Control Application submitted by King David Inc. at 101 Cathedral High Street (SC 13 138565); and, That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 3,332 residential units for the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications submitted by Times Uptown Markham at 3825 Highway 7 East (ZA 16 164154, SPC 23 123417, SPC 22 246371, and SPC 23 129005); and, That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 300 residential units for the Zoning
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
That the report titled, “Site Plan Control for Outdoor Patios”, dated May 21, 2024, be received; and, That the Amendment to the Site Plan Control By-law 262-94, as amended, be approved by Council, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, 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.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
That the report dated May 21, 2024 entitled “Natural Heritage Management Study” be received; and, That the deputation from Fred Peters, made to Development Services Committee on May 21, 2024 be received; and, That the Natural Areas Management Guidebook and the Invasive Plant Species Management Plan, attached as Appendix A and B, be endorsed to serve as a guiding framework for the stewardship and improvement of natural areas owned by the City of Markham; and, That the findings of the Natural Heritage Management Study be used to inform updates to the City’s Asset Management Plan and Official Plan; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Regional Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the May 21, 2024 report entitled “Incorporating Natural Assets into Markham’s Asset Management Plan” be received; and, That the Natural Assets Inventory and Evaluation Study attached as Appendix A be endorsed and that the study findings be used to inform updates to the City’s Asset Management Plan; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the video tribute to former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, prepared by Regional Councillor Jones, be received.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the Development Services Committee adjourn at 11:21 AM.
Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
1. That the Staff report, dated May 21, 2024, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase X”, be received; and, 2. That the deputation from Martin Mazierski made to the Development Services Committee on May 21, 2024 be received; and, 3. That the June 14, 2023, recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee, in support of the designation of the following properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (in accordance with Appendix ‘B’), be received as information: • 12 Celebrity Place (Ward 4): “David and Esther Grove House”; and,• 6145 Sixteenth Avenue (Ward 4): “Reverend Peter Cober House”; and,• 6666 Major Mackenzie Drive East (Ward 5): “Brownsberger-Ham House”; and,• 7484 Sixteenth Avenue (Ward 5): “Pearse Bungalow”; and,• 8205 McCowan Road (Ward 4): “Harold and Ruby Boyington House”; and,• 9318 Reesor 5 Road (Ward 5): “Rigfoot Farm – The George and Catherine Miller House”; and,• 9418 Kennedy Road (Ward 6): “St. Philip’s Old Rectory”; and,• 10579 Highway 48 (Ward 5): “James and Lydia Scott House”; and,• 10724 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2): “Victoria Square United Church Manse”; and,• 10732 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2): “Rolph Boynton House”; and, 4. That Council state its intention to designate 12 Celebrity Place (Ward 4) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, 5. That Council state its intention to designate 6145 Sixteenth Avenue (Ward 4) under Part
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
1. That the report entitled “Award of RFP 218-R-23 Consulting Services for Detailed Design, Contract Administration and Site Inspection Services for Pedestrian Crossovers (PXOs) and Traffic Signals Program” be received; and, 2. That the contract for consulting engineering services for the detailed design, contract administration and site inspection for the PXOs and Traffic Signals program be awarded to the highest ranked, lowest priced bidder, Parsons Inc., in the amount of $418,818.72 inclusive of HST; and, 3. That an allowance in the amount of $71,232.00, inclusive of HST, be established for Subsurface Utility Engineering investigations during the design, and for geotechnical investigation and material testing during construction which may be required and approved by the Director of Engineering; and, 4. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $49,005.07, inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional consulting services to deliver the project and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency 7 amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, 5. That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $48,515.02 be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, 6. That the cost in the amount of $587,570.81 ($418,818.72 + $71,232.00 + $49,005.07 + $48,515.02) be funded from capital accounts 23106, 23107, 24047, and 24048 with available budget of $566,148.46
Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan, seconded by Regional Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
8 1. That the May 21, 2024, memorandum titled, “Request for Servicing Allocation for Proposed Residential Developments, including Ontario Land Tribunal Approvals (City-Wide)”, be received; and, 2. That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 31 residential units for the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications submitted by Glen Rouge Homes (Kennedy) Inc. at 7647 Kennedy Road (PLAN/SPC 20 136196); and, 3. That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 235 residential units for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by 2637996 Ontario Inc. at 144 Main Street North (PLAN 20 136386); and, 4. That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 940 residential units for the Official Plan, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications submitted by OnePiece Ideal (MS) Development Inc. at 28 Main Street, Unionville (PLAN 19 142690 and SC 119946); and, 5. That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 103 residential units for the Site Plan Control Application submitted by King David Inc. at 101 Cathedral High Street (SC 13 138565); and, 6. That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 3,332 residential units for the Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications submitted by Times Uptown Markham at 3825 Highway 7 East (ZA 16 164154, SPC 23 123417, SPC 22 246371, and SPC 23 129005); and, 7. That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 300 residentia
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
1. That the report titled, “Site Plan Control for Outdoor Patios”, dated May 21, 2024, be received; and, 2. That the Amendment to the Site Plan Control By-law 262-94, as amended, be approved by Council, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment 10 attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and further, 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried

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