The Markham Record

Development Services Committee Meeting

July 11, 2022

Who was there

Present (10): Amanda Yeung Collucci, Alan Ho, Keith Irish, Jim Jones, Andrew Keyes, Isa Lee, Joe Li, Reid McAlpine, Karen Rea, Frank Scarpitti

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)

14 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the written submission by Marshall Smith, KLM Planning, regarding the Markham Road – Mount Joy Secondary Plan Study Update, be received.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
That the deputations by Marshall Smith, KLM Panning, Billy Tung, KLM Planning, Rohan Sovig, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., and Adam Layton, Evans Planning, regarding entitled "Markham Road - Mount Joy Secondary Plan Study: Update", be received; and further, The presentation entitled "Markham Road - Mount Joy Secondary Plan Study: Update" be received.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the report dated July 11, 2022 entitled “Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022” be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Enterprise Boulevard Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a high density development with a maximum of 1,350 residential units on the north side of Enterprise Boulevard, immediately east of the Metrolinx-GO Stouffville rail corridor (Ward 3), PLAN 20 113948”, be received; and, That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Enterprise Boulevard Inc., be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be adopted without further notice; and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Enterprise Boulevard Inc., be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owner shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of the accompanying Zoning By-law, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and, That a revised residential parking ratio of a minimum 0.6 spaces per unit to a maximum of 1.0 spaces per unit be included in the provisions of the draft Zoning By-Law Amendment; and, That the application for Site Plan Application (
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the report entitled “Tender 011-T-22 Winter Road Maintenance Services for Part A – Single and Tandem Axle and Windrow Units, Part B – Loaders Commencing November 2024” be received; and, That the contract for Winter Road Maintenance Services for Part A – Single and Tandem Axle and Windrow Units (Option 1) be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, D. Crupi & Sons Limited for twelve (12) winter seasons (November 16, 2024 – April 15, 2036) in the estimated annual amount of $4,819,862.40 (inclusive of HST); and, That the contract for Winter Road Maintenance Services for Part B – Loaders be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Melrose Paving Co. Ltd. for twelve (12) winter seasons (November 16, 2024 – March 31, 2036) in the estimated annual amount of $2,577,917.02 (inclusive of HST); and, That the 2025-2036 operating budgets and (starting in the 2 nd winter season) the purchase orders be adjusted for growth and a price adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Items Ontario for the twelve (12) month period ending March 31 in the applicable year up to a maximum of 4%. CPI shall be applied to 100% on the operating rate and 50% on the standby rate; and, That the funds be provided from the various operating budget accounts outlined in the Financial Considerations section in the estimated annual amount of $7,397,779.42 for the 1 st winter season award amounts subject to budget approvals; and, That the estimated budget shortfall of $1,612,314 be phased in over a 3-yea
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Carried
That the report entitled “Request for Proposal 077-R-22 Citywide Parking Strategy” be received; and, That the contract for the Citywide Parking Strategy be awarded to the highest ranked, lowest priced bidder, WSP Canada Inc. in the amount of $500,771.14, inclusive of HST; and, That a 10% contingency in the amount of $50,077.11 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional consulting services to deliver the study and that authorization to approve expenditures of the 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 $67,506.94, be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, That the cost in the amount of $618,355.19 ($500,771.14 + $50,077.11 + $67,506.94) be funded from account 640 101 5399 22051 with budget available of $566,100; and, That the budget shortfall in the amount of $55,255.19 ($618,355.19 - $566,100.00) be funded from the Non-DC Growth Reserve in the amount of $42,213.51 and from Development Charges (DC) in the amount of $10,041.68; 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 Andrew Keyes
Carried
That rules of procedure be waived and that the follow motion be sent directly to the July 14 th , 2022 Council meeting: WHEREAS, on February 25, 2021, York Region Council adopted the following motion: “That in order to support the acceleration of Affordable Housing in York Region, York Regional Council asks all lower tier municipalities to pass a resolution in support, in principle, of the provision by each municipality either directly or through partnership, of 2 acres of land over the next 5 years for Housing York Inc. or a not-for-profit or for-profit site dedicated to support affordable housing as deemed appropriate by the municipality, and provide a decision to York Region by May 30, 2021,” and WHEREAS, the need for affordable housing has never been higher in the GTA than it is today, and WHEREAS, one of the major issues in regard to housing affordability is the price and availability of land, and WHEREAS, there are suitable public lands available in the City of Markham, some of which were acquired decades ago, and WHEREAS, some Markham-owned lands could be available for affordable housing, therefore BE IT RESOLVED THAT Markham Council, in response to the York Region resolution of February 25, 2021, instruct staff to report back in Q3 2022 on criteria, available lands, and opportunities to partner with Housing York Inc., not-for-profit organizations, or for-profit organizations dedicated to supporting affordable housing .
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That Council permit Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Jack Heath, Councillor Karen Rea, and Councillor Amanda Collucci to attend the Markham District Energy (MDE) Strategic Retreat, on July 12 and 13, 2022, with all expenses to be covered by MDE.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the following in-camera items be
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Referred
The Development Services Committee adjourned at 4:30 PM.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That the written submission by Marshall Smith, KLM Planning, regarding the Markham Road – Mount Joy Secondary Plan Study Update, be received. 3
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
1. That the report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Enterprise Boulevard Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a high density development with a maximum of 1,350 residential units on the north side of Enterprise Boulevard, immediately east of the Metrolinx-GO Stouffville rail corridor (Ward 3), PLAN 20 113948”, be received; and, 2. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Enterprise Boulevard Inc., be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be adopted without further notice; and, 3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Enterprise Boulevard Inc., be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 4. That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owner shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of the accompanying Zoning By-law, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and, 5. That a revised residential parking ratio of a minimum 0.6 spaces per unit to a maximum of 1.0 spaces per unit be included in the provisions of the draft Zoning By-Law Amendment; and, 6. That the application for Site
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
1. That the report entitled “Tender 011-T-22 Winter Road Maintenance Services for Part A – Single and Tandem Axle and Windrow Units, Part B – Loaders Commencing November 2024” be received; and, 2. That the contract for Winter Road Maintenance Services for Part A – Single and Tandem Axle and Windrow Units (Option 1) be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, D. Crupi & Sons Limited for twelve (12) winter seasons (November 16, 2024 – April 15, 2036) in the estimated annual amount of $4,819,862.40 (inclusive of HST); and, 3. That the contract for Winter Road Maintenance Services for Part B – Loaders be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Melrose Paving Co. Ltd. for twelve (12) winter seasons (November 16, 2024 – March 31, 2036) in the estimated annual amount of $2,577,917.02 (inclusive of HST); and, 4. That the 2025-2036 operating budgets and (starting in the 2nd winter season) the purchase orders be adjusted for growth and a price adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Items Ontario for the twelve (12) month period ending March 31 in the applicable year up to a maximum of 4%. CPI shall be applied to 100% on the operating rate and 50% on the standby rate; and, 5. That the funds be provided from the various operating budget accounts outlined in the Financial Considerations section in the estimated annual 15 amount of $7,397,779.42 for the 1st winter season award amounts subject to budget approvals; and, 6. That the estimated budget shortfall of $1,612,314 be pha
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Carried
1. That the report entitled “Request for Proposal 077-R-22 Citywide Parking Strategy” be received; and, 16 2. That the contract for the Citywide Parking Strategy be awarded to the highest ranked, lowest priced bidder, WSP Canada Inc. in the amount of $500,771.14, inclusive of HST; and, 3. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $50,077.11 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional consulting services to deliver the study and that authorization to approve expenditures of the contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, 4. That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $67,506.94, be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, 5. That the cost in the amount of $618,355.19 ($500,771.14 + $50,077.11 + $67,506.94) be funded from account 640 101 5399 22051 with budget available of $566,100; and, 6. That the budget shortfall in the amount of $55,255.19 ($618,355.19 - $566,100.00) be funded from the Non-DC Growth Reserve in the amount of $42,213.51 and from Development Charges (DC) in the amount of $10,041.68; and further, 7. 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 Andrew Keyes
Carried
That rules of procedure be waived and that the follow motion be sent directly to the July 14th, 2022 Council meeting: WHEREAS, on February 25, 2021, York Region Council adopted the following motion: “That in order to support the acceleration of Affordable Housing in York Region, York Regional Council asks all lower tier municipalities to pass a resolution in support, in principle, of the provision by each municipality either 17 directly or through partnership, of 2 acres of land over the next 5 years for Housing York Inc. or a not-for-profit or for-profit site dedicated to support affordable housing as deemed appropriate by the municipality, and provide a decision to York Region by May 30, 2021,” and WHEREAS, the need for affordable housing has never been higher in the GTA than it is today, and WHEREAS, one of the major issues in regard to housing affordability is the price and availability of land, and WHEREAS, there are suitable public lands available in the City of Markham, some of which were acquired decades ago, and WHEREAS, some Markham-owned lands could be available for affordable housing, therefore 1. BE IT RESOLVED THAT Markham Council, in response to the York Region resolution of February 25, 2021, instruct staff to report back in Q3 2022 on criteria, available lands, and opportunities to partner with Housing York Inc., not-for-profit organizations, or for- profit organizations dedicated to supporting affordable housing.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried

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