Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held November 8, 2021, be confirmed.

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held November 2, 2021, be confirmed.

That the minutes of the June 16, 2021 Markham Public Art Advisory Committee meeting be received for information purposes.

That the report dated November 22, 2021, titled “Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Bewell Bungalow, 4592 Highway 7 East, Ward 3”, be received; and, That as recommended by the Heritage Markham Committee, and required as a condition of development approval, the Bewell Bungalow be approved for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and, That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act ; and, That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act , the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and, That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act , the matter return to Council for further consideration; and, That if the intention to designate proceeds and there are any appeals of the designation by-law, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT); and, That if the designation is

That the deputations by Christiane Bergauer-Free, and Nick Pileggi, Kingdom Developments, regarding the development applications along Highway 7 from Rodick Road to Sciberras Road, be received; and further, That the presentation titled “Development Applications Along Highway 7: Rodick Road to Sciberras Road”, dated November 22, 2021, be received.

That the deputations by Lars Henriksson, Honorary Consul General, Swedish Consulate, Alfred Sezeto, Szeto Architects, New World Development Corporation, and Edward Mok, Kingdom Developments, regarding the Automated Collection Vacuum Collection (AVAC) System be received; and, That the written submission received by Angella Grella, Patricia Anderson, Barbara Schumacher, Ryan Q, Jenni Le Forestier, Kathleen Dachuk, Liza Lyon, Sherry Draisey, Jimmy Tam, Monica Tam, Tony Malfara, Carrie Rubel, Roland Hosein (Unionville Residents Association), Sony Rai, Director, Sustainable Vaughan, and Elizabeth Brown be received; and, That the report titled Automated Vacuum Collection (AVAC) System be received; and, That the financial feasibility report titled “Langstaff Secondary Plan Area – Vacuum Waste Collection Financial Feasibility Report” prepared by The Municipal Infrastructure Group (TMIG) attached as Appendix A be received; and, That staff consult with the developers in Langstaff Gateway Area and Markham Centre Area , and other relevant development areas in Markham, regarding the results of the feasibility report, the application of AVAC in these development areas and explore potential financial contribution as outlined in the financial section of this report for implementation of the AVAC system; and, That staff report back on the implementation strategy for the AVAC system including financial, governance, legal, technical and operational matters; and further, That Staff be authorized

That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Zonix Inc. , Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, to permit the development of 27 and 6 storey residential buildings on the lands located at 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48 Steeles Avenue East and 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49 Highland Park Boulevard (Ward 1)” be received.

That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Regional Municipality of York, Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate the development of a road operation s and snow management facility at 10988 – 10990 Warden Avenue (Ward 2), File No. PLAN 21 119856”, be received.

That the report titled “Committee of Adjustment Member and Chair Remuneration Review, File # PR 19 126301”, be received; and, That in addition to the current pay structure of $2,500 for a Committee of Adjustment Member, and $3,000 for the Committee of Adjustment Chair per annum, the Development Services Committee authorize an additional remuneration of $100.00 to each Committee of Adjustment member and the Chair, for every Committee of Adjustment meeting attended, commencing January 1, 2022; and, That the Planning Department 2022 Operating Budget be increased by $15,920.00, as part of the 2022 budget process; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the staff report dated November 22 nd , titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Flato Developments Inc., Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision to allow residential development at the south-west corner of Highway 48 and the City of Markham/ Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville municipal boundary (Part of Lot 31, Concession 7) (File No. PLN 20 134853), Ward 6”, be received; and, That the record of the Public meeting held on June 1 st , 2021 regarding the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-200011) submitted by Flato Developments Inc., be received; and, That Council approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-200011) submitted by Flato Developments Inc, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and, That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 26 townhouses and 249 apartment units; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute agreements with the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, The Regional Municipality of York , the applicant and/or future Condominium Corporation as needed, relating to shared sanitary, storm and water servicing for the proposed subdivision, the East-West road along the north end of the subdivision, and any other shared municipal services as needed, provided that such agreements are satisfactory to the Commissioner of Development Services, the Commissioner of Community Services and the City Solicitor; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the Report titled “2022 Development Fee, Building, and City-Wide Fee By-laws” dated November 22, 2021 be received; and, That the proposed amendments to the Development Fee and Building By-laws be

That the report entitled “GTA West Corridor (Highway 413) Project Update” and presentation entitled “Highway 413 Transportation Corridor Route Planning, Preliminary Design and EA Study – Stage 2” dated November 22, 2021 be received for information purposes; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Committee consented to postponing the following item to the December 7, 2021, Development Services Committee Meeting: That the Report dated November 22, 2021 entitled “The Markham Innovation District (MiX) Next Steps” be received; and, That Council approve the terms of reference for the Consultant work necessary to initiate the development of the MiX; and, That the award of the contract for the Lead Consultant be awarded to Urban Strategies Inc. in the amount of $136,000.00 inclusive of HST impact; and, That the tendering process for the Lead Consultant be waived in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law # 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1(c), Non Competitive Procurement which states, “when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial”; and, That Staff undertake a formal procurement process for the various sub-consultants (Development Model, Servicing Study, and Market Guidance Study) as per the Purchasing Bylaw # 2017-8 with the awards not to exceed $285,000.00; and, That the cost for the Lead Consultant and Sub-Consultant in the amount of $421,000.00 ($136,000.00 + $285,000.00) be funded from the Markham Innovation Exchange budget account 610-101-5699-20290 with a budget available of $460,000.000; and, That the remaining balance in the amount of $39,000.00 ($460,000.00 - $421,000.00) remain in the account until completion of the project; and further, That Staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the September 27, 2021, Confidential Development Services Committee Minutes be approved as presented.

That the following item be postponed to the December 7, 2021, Confidential Development Services Committee meeting: 17.1.2 Litigation or Potential Litigation, Including Matters before Administrative Tribunals, Affecting The Municipality or Local Board; (Ward 4) [Section 239 (2) (E)] Advice That Is Subject To Solicitor-Client Privilege Including Communications

That the Development Services Committee adjourn at 4:29 PM.

1. That the report dated November 22, 2021, titled “Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Bewell Bungalow, 4592 Highway 7 East, Ward 3”, be received; and, 2. That as recommended by the Heritage Markham Committee, and required as a condition of development approval, the Bewell Bungalow be approved for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and, 3. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, 4. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and, 5. That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the matter return to Council for further consideration; and, 6. That if the intention to designate proceeds and there are any appeals of the designation by-law, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT); and, 7 7. That if the designation is

1. That the deputations by Lars Henriksson, Honorary Consul General, Swedish Consulate, Alfred Sezeto, Szeto Architects, New World Development Corporation, and Edward Mok, Kingdom Developments, regarding the Automated Collection Vacuum Collection (AVAC) System be received; and, 13 2. That the written submission received by Angella Grella, Patricia Anderson, Barbara Schumacher, Ryan Q, Jenni Le Forestier, Kathleen Dachuk, Liza Lyon, Sherry Draisey, Jimmy Tam, Monica Tam, Tony Malfara, Carrie Rubel, Roland Hosein (Unionville Residents Association), Sony Rai, Director, Sustainable Vaughan, and Elizabeth Brown be received; and, 3. That the report titled Automated Vacuum Collection (AVAC) System be received; and, 4. That the financial feasibility report titled “Langstaff Secondary Plan Area – Vacuum Waste Collection Financial Feasibility Report” prepared by The Municipal Infrastructure Group (TMIG) attached as Appendix A be received; and, 5. That staff consult with the developers in Langstaff Gateway Area and Markham Centre Area, and other relevant development areas in Markham, regarding the results of the feasibility report, the application of AVAC in these development areas and explore potential financial contribution as outlined in the financial section of this report for implementation of the AVAC system; and, 6. That staff report back on the implementation strategy for the AVAC system including financial, governance, legal, technical and operational matters; and further, 7. T

Committee consented to postponing the following item to the December 7, 2021, Development Services Committee Meeting: 1. That the Report dated November 22, 2021 entitled “The Markham Innovation District (MiX) Next Steps” be received; and, 2. That Council approve the terms of reference for the Consultant work necessary to initiate the development of the MiX; and, 3. That the award of the contract for the Lead Consultant be awarded to Urban Strategies Inc. in the amount of $136,000.00 inclusive of HST impact; and, 4. That the tendering process for the Lead Consultant be waived in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law # 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1(c), Non Competitive Procurement which states, “when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial”; and, 5. That Staff undertake a formal procurement process for the various sub- consultants (Development Model, Servicing Study, and Market Guidance 22 Study) as per the Purchasing Bylaw # 2017-8 with the awards not to exceed $285,000.00; and, 6. That the cost for the Lead Consultant and Sub-Consultant in the amount of $421,000.00 ($136,000.00 + $285,000.00) be funded from the Markham Innovation Exchange budget account 610-101-5699-20290 with a budget available of $460,000.000; and, 7. That the remaining balance in the amount of $39,000.00 ($460,000.00 - $421,000.00) remain in the account until completion of the project; and further, 8. That Staff be directed to do all things necessary to giv

23 That the following item be postponed to the December 7, 2021, Confidential Development Services Committee meeting: 17.1.2 Litigation or Potential Litigation, Including Matters before Administrative Tribunals, Affecting The Municipality or Local Board; (Ward 4) [Section 239 (2) (E)] Advice That Is Subject To Solicitor-Client Privilege Including Communications