Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on November 12, 2024, be confirmed.

That the rules of procedure be waived to add this item to the agenda and to permit a presentation and discussion on the matter.

That the petition entitled, “Request for a rebuild/expansion of Victoria Square Community Centre”, be received; and, That the City review the needs for additional recreational facilities in North West Markham and generally in the City of Markham; and, That staff review opportunities within the 2019 Integrated Leisure Master Plan Update, to meet the recreational needs of the community and to review and evaluate partnerships as a way of meeting those needs; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the minutes of the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham meeting held October 7, 2024, be received for information purposes.

That the Staff report, dated November 26, 2024, titled "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate – Phase XII Properties”, be received; and, That the written objection to designation under the Ontario Heritage Act as submitted on behalf of the property owner of 5970 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 6), be received as information; and, That Council affirm its intention to designate 5970 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and, That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve notice of Council’s adoption of the designation by-law as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held November 5, 2024, be confirmed.

That this item be referred to the December 10, 2024, Development Services Agenda.

That the report dated November 26, 2024 entitled “CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Partnerships Approach” be received; and, That Council authorize the Director of Planning and Urban Design, in consultation with the Treasurer and in a form approved by the City Solicitor, to negotiate, finalize, and make administrative changes to, as required, housing agreements (and any other necessary associated agreements) that secure the terms and conditions for grants through Initiative 1, Public Partnerships, implemented as a Direct Grant Stream, with organizations included, but not limited to, those in the confidential memorandum dated November 26, 2024, in accordance with the Direct Grant Stream Criteria in Appendix 1; and, That Council authorize the Director of Planning and Urban Design, in consultation with the Treasurer and in a form approved by the City Solicitor, to finalize, and make administrative changes to, as required, housing agreements (and any other necessary associated agreements) that secure the terms and conditions for grants through Initiative 5, Incentive Program for Affordable Housing, implemented as a DC Rebate Program with all developers that can deliver units in accordance with the DC Rebate Program Parameters referenced in Appendix 2; and further, That the Mayor and CAO be authorized to execute to these agreements; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.

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

That Development Services Committee adjourn at 1:55 PM.

1. That the Staff report, dated November 26, 2024, titled "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate – Phase XII Properties”, be received; and, 2. That the written objection to designation under the Ontario Heritage Act as submitted on behalf of the property owner of 5970 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 6), be received as information; and, 3. That Council affirm its intention to designate 5970 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, 4. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and, 6 5. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve notice of Council’s adoption of the designation by-law as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report dated November 26, 2024 entitled “CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Partnerships Approach” be received; and, 2. That Council authorize the Director of Planning and Urban Design, in consultation with the Treasurer and in a form approved by the City Solicitor, to negotiate, finalize, and make administrative changes to, as required, housing agreements (and any other necessary associated agreements) that secure the terms and conditions for grants through Initiative 1, Public Partnerships, implemented as a Direct Grant Stream, with organizations included, but not limited to, those in the confidential memorandum dated November 26, 2024, in accordance with the Direct Grant Stream Criteria in Appendix 1; and, 3. That Council authorize the Director of Planning and Urban Design, in consultation with the Treasurer and in a form approved by the City Solicitor, to finalize, and make administrative changes to, as required, housing agreements (and any other necessary associated agreements) that secure the terms and conditions for grants through Initiative 5, Incentive Program for Affordable Housing, implemented as a DC Rebate Program with all developers that can deliver units in accordance with the DC Rebate Program Parameters referenced in Appendix 2; and further, 4. That the Mayor and CAO be authorized to execute to these agreements; and further, 9 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.

That Development Services Committee adjourn at 1:55 PM. 11