The Markham Record

Development Services Committee Meeting

February 24, 2020

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 (17 motions)

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

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held February 10, 2020, be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the minutes of the Special Development Services Committee meeting held February 11, 2020, be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the minutes of the Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee meeting held November 28, 2019, be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Carried
That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, OnePiece Ideal (MS) Developments Inc., Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a 47-storey, residential mixed-use building with a total of 362 units on the Phase 1 (westerly) portion of 28 Main Street (Ward 3)” be received.
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Carried
That the memo entitled , “ Automated Speed Enforcement in School Zones Information Update (All Wards) ” be received.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the report and presentation entitled “Affordable and Rental Housing Study – Phase 2: Policy Framework and Recommendations” dated February 24, 2020 be received; and, That the deputation of Sam Orrico be received; and, That Staff undertake public consultation on the “Draft Affordable and Rental Housing Strategy” contained in the “Affordable and Rental Housing Study: Phase 2: Policy Framework and Recommendations” dated February 2020; and, That Staff report back to Development Services Committee with the final Affordable and Rental Housing Strategy; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Carried
That the report titled “ RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Applications Uptown Green Garden Inc., for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval to permit a nine (9) storey mixed use building on the west side of Kennedy Road, north of 16th Avenue, 9332 to 9346 Kennedy Road, File Nos. OP 18 182671, ZA 18 182671 and SPC 19 132197 (Ward 6)” be received; and, That the deputation of Ada Chung, Unionville Montessori Private School Parent Association, be received; and, That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Uptown Green Garden Inc., to amend the 2014 Official Plan, be approved by Council, and that the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and adopted by Council; and, That the amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended be approved and the draft implementing Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and enacted, without further notice; and, That the Site Plan application by Uptown Green Garden Inc., be endorsed in principle, subject to the Conditions attached as Appendix ‘C’ and subject to any refinements as required by the Design Review Panel; and, That the approval of the Site Plan application be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate once further refinements to the building elevations have been provided to the satisfaction of the City Architect; and, That site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of endorsement, in the eve
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That the Council of the City of Markham advise the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that the City of Markham; Supports further study and consultation on how Ontario Building Code services are delivered in Ontario; and, Supports revising the administration of the provincial qualification and registration program for all building practitioners; and, Supports Ontario Building Code amendments that facilitate the use of Prime Consultants in Ontario; and, Does not support the implementation of a Certified Professional program in Ontario; and, That the City of Markham's Chief Building Official report back with an update before the end of 2020; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That the minutes of the Friends of the Markham Museum Board meeting held October 9, November 13, 2019 and January 8, 2020, be received for information purposes; and, That Council endorse the recommendations from the October 9, 2019 Friends of the Markham Museum Board Extract: "THAT the Collections Management Committee recommends the attached list of artifacts (Attachment B) for deaccession from the Implement Tent be approved for acceptance and submitted to the City of Markham for final approval."
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That the report entitled Markham’s Public Art Implementation Plan 2020-2024 be received; and, That the Public Art Implementation Plan 2020-2024 be approved; and, That the recommended governance model be approved; and, That the interdepartmental working group established for a major public art project or historic/commemorative installation include the local ward councillor of the area in which the project or installation is planned; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session at 1:46 PM to discuss the following matters:
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
That the Development Services Committee confidential session adjourn at 2:01 PM.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That the Development Services Committee meeting adjourn at 3:30 PM.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
1. That the report titled “ RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Applications Uptown Green Garden Inc., for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Site Plan Approval to permit a nine (9) storey mixed use building on the west side of Kennedy Road, north of 16th Avenue, 9332 to 9346 Kennedy Road, File Nos. OP 18 182671, ZA 18 182671 and SPC 19 132197 (Ward 6)” be received; and, 2. That the deputation of Ada Chung, Unionville Montessori Private School Parent Association, be received; and, 3. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Uptown Green Garden Inc., to amend the 2014 Official Plan, be approved by Council, and 7 that the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and adopted by Council; and, 4. That the amendments to Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended be approved and the draft implementing Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and enacted, without further notice; and, 5. That the Site Plan application by Uptown Green Garden Inc., be endorsed in principle, subject to the Conditions attached as Appendix ‘C’ and subject to any refinements as required by the Design Review Panel; and, 6. That the approval of the Site Plan application be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate once further refinements to the building elevations have been provided to the satisfaction of the City Architect; and, 7. That site plan endorsement shall lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
1. That the Council of the City of Markham advise the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that the City of Markham; a. Supports further study and consultation on how Ontario Building Code services are delivered in Ontario; and, b. Supports revising the administration of the provincial qualification and registration program for all building practitioners; and, c. Supports Ontario Building Code amendments that facilitate the use of Prime Consultants in Ontario; and, d. Does not support the implementation of a Certified Professional program in Ontario; and, 2. That the City of Markham’s Chief Building Official report back with an update before the end of 2020; and further, 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
9 1. That the minutes of the Friends of the Markham Museum Board meeting held October 9, November 13, 2019 and January 8, 2020, be received for information purposes; and, 2. That Council endorse the recommendations from the October 9, 2019 Friends of the Markham Museum Board Extract: "THAT the Collections Management Committee recommends the attached list of artifacts (Attachment B) for deaccession from the Implement Tent be approved for acceptance and submitted to the City of Markham for final approval."
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
1. That the report entitled Markham’s Public Art Implementation Plan 2020- 2024 be received; and, 2. That the Public Art Implementation Plan 2020-2024 be approved; and, 3. That the recommended governance model be approved; and, 4. That the interdepartmental working group established for a major public art project or historic/commemorative installation include the local ward councillor of the area in which the project or installation is planned; and further, 10 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried

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