Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on May 21, 2024, be confirmed.

That the written submission from Kelvin Kwok be received.

That the written submission from Emily Grant, Malone Given Parsons, on behalf of Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. be received.

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meeting held May 28, 2024, be confirmed.

That the minutes of the Doors Open Markham 2024 Organizing Committee held April 3 and May 1, 2024, be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board meeting held January 22, and March 18, 2024, be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting held February 22, 2024, be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham meeting held April 8, 2024, be received for information purposes.

That the Staff report, dated June 18, 2024, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase XI”, 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: 2501 Denison Street (Ward 7): “William Macklin House”; and, 6864 Fourteenth Avenue (Ward 7): “Lydia Beebe House”; and, 60 Meadowbrook Lane (Ward 3): “Philip Eckardt Jr. House”; and, 15 Victoria Street (Ward 2): “Frisby House”; and, That Council state its intention to designate 2501 Denison Street (Ward 7) 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 6864 Fourteenth Avenue (Ward 7) 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 60 Meadowbrook Lane (Ward 3) 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 15 Victoria Street (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Cle

That the June 18, 2024, report titled, “Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications - 2024”, be received; and, That the deputation from Doug Denby made to the June 18, 2024 Development Services Committee be received; and, That Designated Heritage Property Grants for 2024 be approved in the amounts noted for the following properties, totaling $29,026.74, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the program: 1 Heritage Corners Lane, Markham Heritage Estates: up to $7,500.00, for the installation of a new cedar shingle roof, provided that current property standards violations are addressed by the Owners; and, 6 David Gohn Circle, Markham Heritage Estates: up to $1,526.74 for the production of a historically appropriate solid wood four paneled entrance door; and, 22 David Gohn Circle, Markham Heritage Estates: up to $5,000.00 for the replacement of the veranda floor deck, structural repairs to the underlying structure and replacement of the turned veranda posts; and, 29 Jerman Street, Markham Village: up to $5,000.00 for the installation of historically appropriate 6 over 6 wooden windows and a front entrance door; and, 34 Colborne Street, Thornhill: up to $5,000.00 for the re-conditioning of the historic wooden single hung windows and the production of traditional wooden storm windows; and, 126 Main Street, Unionville: up to $5,000.00 for the installation of historically appropriate 1 over 1 wooden windows; and, That the grants be funded through t

That the Staff report, dated June 18, 2024, titled, “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program - 2024”, be received; and, That Council support the following financial assistance for two projects, representing $17,288.25 in grant assistance: The re-conditioning of the historic two-over-two wooden segmental arched windows and the production of new wooden storm windows at 147 Main Street Unionville, subject to the applicant entering into a Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement with the City (up to a maximum of $15,000.00); and, The production of new ground sign in compliance with the City’s Sign-By-law at 5 George Street, Markham Village ($2,288.25); and, That the grants be funded through the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program Fund, Account 620-101-5699-24015 ($30,000.00 available for 2024); and, That the Mayor be authorized to enter into a Heritage Conservation Easement agreement with the Owner of 147 Main St. Unionville to permit grant funding in excess of $5,000.00; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all thing necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “Authority to Provide Development Charge Credits and/or Reimbursements for the Construction of Trunk Sanitary Sewer in York Downs Subdivisions, to KM (AG SOUTH VILLAGE) LTD. and Metropia Minto (Sixteenth) Holdings Inc. (Ward 6)” be received; and, That Council authorize City Wide Hard Development Charge Credits and/or Reimbursements not exceeding $777,837 to KM (AG SOUTH VILLAGE) LTD. and Metropia Minto (Sixteenth) Holdings Inc. for the oversizing cost associated with a trunk sanitary sewer crossing under the Bruce Creek (the “Trunk Sanitary Sewer”) within the valley land to the east of the South Village Subdivision to connect to the York Durham Sanitary Sewer (YDSS) from Street ‘C’ (upstream limit of the YDSS connection) to connection to YDSS that will service the lands located in the Future Urban Area (FUA); and, That notwithstanding the above recommendation, that the amount available for credits and/or reimbursements be based on the lesser of the actual cost to oversize and the capital cost included in the most current Development Charges Background Study, as indexed from time to time, at the time works are complete and the credits and/or reimbursements are being provided; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Development Charge Credit and/or Reimbursement Agreement and any other associated or necessary documents, if required, in accordance with the City’s Development Charge Credit and Reimbursement Policy, with the KM (AG SOUTH V

That the report entitled “Award of RFP 082-R-24 Consulting Services for Contract Administration, Site Inspection and Post Construction Services for the 2024 Sidewalk Construction Program” be received; and, That the contract for consulting engineering services for contract administration, site inspection and post construction for the 2024 Sidewalk Construction Program be awarded to the highest ranked bidder, Accardi Schaeffers & Associates Limited in the amount of $396,601.46 inclusive of HST; and, That an allowance in the amount of $183,168.00, inclusive of HST, be established for C.N. Rail permitting and flagging fees, geotechnical investigation and material testing during construction and for coordination with the design consultant during construction, which may be required; and, That a 10% contingency in the amount of $57,976.95, 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 $57,397.18 be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, That the cost in the amount of $695,143.59 ($396,601.46 + $183,168.00 + $57,976.95 + $57,397.18) be funded from capital accounts 23093 and 24052 with available budget of $705,341.73; and, That the remaining budget in the amount

That the report entitled “Award of RFP 100-R-24 Consulting Services for Contract Administration, Field Ambassador, Site Inspection and Post Construction Services for Main Street Unionville Reconstruction Project” be received; and, That the contract for contract administration, field ambassador, site inspection & post construction services for Main Street Unionville reconstruction project be awarded to the highest ranked, third lowest priced bidder, EXP Services Inc., in the amount of $892,137.55 inclusive of HST; and, That an allowance in the amount of $302,227.20, inclusive of HST, be established for geotechnical investigation, material testing during construction, a qualified person for excess soil management and for coordination with the designer during construction; and, That a 10% contingency in the amount of $119,436.48 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 $118,242.11 be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, That the cost in the amount of $1,432,043.34 ($892,137.55 + $302,227.20 + $119,436.48 + $118,242.11) be funded from the capital account 083-5350-22338-005 with available budget of $1,462,043.34; and, That the remaining budget in the

That the June 18, 2024, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, JD Elm Cornell Lands Ltd., Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a mixed-use development at the northwest corner of Highway 7 and Bur Oak Avenue within Cornell Centre (Ward 5), File PLAN 22 118754”, be received; and, That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by JD Elm Cornell Lands Ltd., be approved and that the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, That the City Clerk advise the Region of York that the City has no objection to the Region of York removing the subject lands from Deferral 2 Area in the 2008 Cornell Secondary Plan (OPA 168); and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by JD Elm Cornell Lands Ltd., be approved and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘C’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-22008, be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘D’ of this report; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘D’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate; and, That Draft Plan Appr

That Staff continue to have discussions with the developer to explore the feasibility of implementing an AVAC system within this subdivision and area.

That the June 18, 2024, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Juniper Cornell Holdings Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a mixed-use development at 6950 Highway 7, northwest of Bur Oak Avenue and Highway 7, Cornell Centre (Ward 5), File PLAN 22 116592”, be received; and, That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Juniper Cornell Holdings Inc., be approved and that the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized, and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, That the City Clerk advise York Region that the City has no objection to the removal of the subject lands from Deferral 2 Area in the 2008 Cornell Secondary Plan (OPA 168); and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Juniper Cornell Holdings Inc., be approved and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘C’, be finalized, and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-22004, be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘D’ of this report; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘D’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and, That Draft Plan Approval for Plan of

That this item be deferred to the July 16, 2024 Development Services Committee meeting; and, That the deputations from Emily Grant and Bob Reesor made to the June 18, 2024 Development Services Committee be received.

That the report dated June 18, 2024 entitled “CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Work Plan” be received; and, That Council endorse the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Work Plan attached as Appendix 1; and, That staff be directed to implement the seven (7) Action Plan Initiatives as required by the Contribution Agreement with the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); and, That staff be authorized to complete, submit, and execute all documents necessary to satisfy all HAF reporting obligations as required by CMHC; and, That staff be directed to report back to the Development Services Committee with recommendations to implement Initiative 1, Public Partnerships, and Initiative 5, Incentive Program for Affordable Housing, by late Q3/early Q4, 2024; and, That staff be directed to provide semi-annual progress updates to Development Services Committee regarding implementation of the Housing Accelerator Fund Work Plan; and, That the Treasurer be authorized to implement any required financial and administrative arrangements to effectively support the Housing Accelerator Fund Work Plan and meet any federal funding requirements, including establishing and managing a reserve(s) as required for funds received through the federal Housing Accelerator Fund program; and, That all eligible resources and staffing needed to support the HAF Work Plan be established and funded by funds received through the Housing Accelerator Fund program; and, That Council authorize seven (7) new 2024 in-ye

That the report dated June 4, 2024 entitled “Options to Secure Affordable Housing Long Term” be received; and, That Staff be directed to further explore options for securing and managing affordable housing commitments obtained through the development review process and explore potential partnership options with York Region and/or other affordable housing providers and report back to Development Services Committee with the results; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report and presentation entitled “Traffic Calming of Carlton Road, from Kennedy Road to McCowan Road” be received; and, That the deputation from Kelvin Kwok made to the June 18, 2024 Development Services Committee be received; and, That Staff proceed with the detailed design of the preferred traffic calming design option; and, That staff proceed with the detailed design of new traffic signals at Central Park Drive and a pedestrian cross-over at Fawnbrook Circle to improve pedestrian safety; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the memorandum entitled “Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act (Bill 185) - Implementation” be received; and, That staff be directed to provide the following comments to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on the proposed amendment to Ontario Regulation 525/97 to Exempt Certain Official Plan Matters from Approvals Under the Planning Act: “Staff recommend that provincial approval of matters related to Protected Major Transit Station Areas be scoped to matters in the Planning Act regarding the delineation of Major Transit Station Area boundaries and establishing minimum densities in accordance with provincial policy. Staff also recommend that planning approvals for land use designations, densities, and height in Protected Major Transit Station Areas, site-specific development applications, and Secondary Plans should be delegated to the City”; and further, That staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the Development Services Committee adjourn at 3:52 PM.

1. That the Staff report, dated June 18, 2024, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase XI”, be received; and, 2. 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: o 2501 Denison Street (Ward 7): “William Macklin House”; and, o 6864 Fourteenth Avenue (Ward 7): “Lydia Beebe House”; and, o 60 Meadowbrook Lane (Ward 3): “Philip Eckardt Jr. House”; and, o 15 Victoria Street (Ward 2): “Frisby House”; and, 3. That Council state its intention to designate 2501 Denison Street (Ward 7) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, 4. That Council state its intention to designate 6864 Fourteenth Avenue (Ward 7) 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 60 Meadowbrook Lane (Ward 3) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, 6. That Council state its intention to designate 15 Victoria Street (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, 7. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the

1. That the June 18, 2024, report titled, “Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications - 2024”, be received; and, 2. That the deputation from Doug Denby made to the June 18, 2024 Development Services Committee be received; and, 3. That Designated Heritage Property Grants for 2024 be approved in the amounts noted for the following properties, totaling $29,026.74, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the program: o 1 Heritage Corners Lane, Markham Heritage Estates: up to $7,500.00, for the installation of a new cedar shingle roof, provided that current property standards violations are addressed by the Owners; and, o 6 David Gohn Circle, Markham Heritage Estates: up to $1,526.74 for the production of a historically appropriate solid wood four paneled entrance door; and, o 22 David Gohn Circle, Markham Heritage Estates: up to $5,000.00 for the replacement of the veranda floor deck, structural repairs to the underlying structure and replacement of the turned veranda posts; and, o 29 Jerman Street, Markham Village: up to $5,000.00 for the installation of historically appropriate 6 over 6 wooden windows and a front entrance door; and, o 34 Colborne Street, Thornhill: up to $5,000.00 for the re-conditioning of the historic wooden single hung windows and the production of traditional wooden storm windows; and, 8 o 126 Main Street, Unionville: up to $5,000.00 for the installation of historically appropriate 1 over 1 wooden windows; and, 4. That the

1. That the Staff report, dated June 18, 2024, titled, “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program - 2024”, be received; and, 2. That Council support the following financial assistance for two projects, representing $17,288.25 in grant assistance: o The re-conditioning of the historic two-over-two wooden segmental arched windows and the production of new wooden storm windows at 147 Main Street Unionville, subject to the applicant entering into a Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement with the City (up to a maximum of $15,000.00); and, o The production of new ground sign in compliance with the City’s Sign-By-law at 5 George Street, Markham Village ($2,288.25); and, 3. That the grants be funded through the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program Fund, Account 620-101-5699-24015 ($30,000.00 available for 2024); and, 4. That the Mayor be authorized to enter into a Heritage Conservation Easement agreement with the Owner of 147 Main St. Unionville to permit grant funding in excess of $5,000.00; and further, 5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all thing necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report entitled “Authority to Provide Development Charge Credits and/or Reimbursements for the Construction of Trunk Sanitary Sewer in York Downs Subdivisions, to KM (AG SOUTH VILLAGE) LTD. and Metropia Minto (Sixteenth) Holdings Inc. (Ward 6)” be received; and, 2. That Council authorize City Wide Hard Development Charge Credits and/or Reimbursements not exceeding $777,837 to KM (AG SOUTH VILLAGE) LTD. and Metropia Minto (Sixteenth) Holdings Inc. for the oversizing cost associated with a trunk sanitary sewer crossing under the Bruce Creek (the “Trunk Sanitary Sewer”) within the valley land to the east of the South Village Subdivision to connect to the York Durham Sanitary Sewer (YDSS) from Street ‘C’ (upstream limit of the YDSS connection) to connection to YDSS that will service the lands located in the Future Urban Area (FUA); and, 3. That notwithstanding the above recommendation, that the amount available for credits and/or reimbursements be based on the lesser of the actual cost to oversize and the capital cost included in the most current Development Charges Background Study, as indexed from time to time, at the time works are complete and the credits and/or reimbursements are being provided; and, 4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Development Charge Credit and/or Reimbursement Agreement and any other associated or necessary documents, if required, in accordance with the City’s Development Charge Credit and Reimbursement Policy, with the KM

1. That the report entitled “Award of RFP 082-R-24 Consulting Services for Contract Administration, Site Inspection and Post Construction Services for the 2024 Sidewalk Construction Program” be received; and, 2. That the contract for consulting engineering services for contract administration, site inspection and post construction for the 2024 Sidewalk Construction Program be awarded to the highest ranked bidder, Accardi Schaeffers & Associates Limited in the amount of $396,601.46 inclusive of HST; and, 3. That an allowance in the amount of $183,168.00, inclusive of HST, be established for C.N. Rail permitting and flagging fees, geotechnical investigation and material testing during construction and for coordination with the design consultant during construction, which may be required; and, 4. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $57,976.95, 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, 5. That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $57,397.18 be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, 6. That the cost in the amount of $695,143.59 ($396,601.46 + $183,168.00 + $57,976.95 + $57,397.18) be funded from capital accounts 23093 and 24052 with available budget of $705,341.73; and, 11 7. That the remain

1. That the report entitled “Award of RFP 100-R-24 Consulting Services for Contract Administration, Field Ambassador, Site Inspection and Post Construction Services for Main Street Unionville Reconstruction Project” be received; and, 2. That the contract for contract administration, field ambassador, site inspection & post construction services for Main Street Unionville reconstruction project be awarded to the highest ranked, third lowest priced bidder, EXP Services Inc., in the amount of $892,137.55 inclusive of HST; and, 3. That an allowance in the amount of $302,227.20, inclusive of HST, be established for geotechnical investigation, material testing during construction, a qualified person for excess soil management and for coordination with the designer during construction; and, 4. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $119,436.48 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, 12 5. That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $118,242.11 be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, 6. That the cost in the amount of $1,432,043.34 ($892,137.55 + $302,227.20 + $119,436.48 + $118,242.11) be funded from the capital account 083- 5350-22338-005 with available budget of $1,462,043.34; and, 7. That the

1. That the June 18, 2024, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, JD Elm Cornell Lands Ltd., Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a mixed-use development at the northwest corner of Highway 7 and Bur Oak Avenue within Cornell Centre (Ward 5), File PLAN 22 118754”, be received; and, 2. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by JD Elm Cornell Lands Ltd., be approved and that the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 14 3. That the City Clerk advise the Region of York that the City has no objection to the Region of York removing the subject lands from Deferral 2 Area in the 2008 Cornell Secondary Plan (OPA 168); and, 4. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by JD Elm Cornell Lands Ltd., be approved and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘C’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 5. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-22008, be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘D’ of this report; and, 6. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘D’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate; and,

1. That the June 18, 2024, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Juniper Cornell Holdings Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning 16 By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a mixed-use development at 6950 Highway 7, northwest of Bur Oak Avenue and Highway 7, Cornell Centre (Ward 5), File PLAN 22 116592”, be received; and, 2. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Juniper Cornell Holdings Inc., be approved and that the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized, and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 3. That the City Clerk advise York Region that the City has no objection to the removal of the subject lands from Deferral 2 Area in the 2008 Cornell Secondary Plan (OPA 168); and, 4. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Juniper Cornell Holdings Inc., be approved and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘C’, be finalized, and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 5. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-22004, be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘D’ of this report; and, 6. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘D’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and, 7. That Draft P

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1. That the report dated June 18, 2024 entitled “CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Work Plan” be received; and, 2. That Council endorse the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Work Plan attached as Appendix 1; and, 3. That staff be directed to implement the seven (7) Action Plan Initiatives as required by the Contribution Agreement with the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); and, 4. That staff be authorized to complete, submit, and execute all documents necessary to satisfy all HAF reporting obligations as required by CMHC; and, 21 5. That staff be directed to report back to the Development Services Committee with recommendations to implement Initiative 1, Public Partnerships, and Initiative 5, Incentive Program for Affordable Housing, by late Q3/early Q4, 2024; and, 6. That staff be directed to provide semi-annual progress updates to Development Services Committee regarding implementation of the Housing Accelerator Fund Work Plan; and, 7. That the Treasurer be authorized to implement any required financial and administrative arrangements to effectively support the Housing Accelerator Fund Work Plan and meet any federal funding requirements, including establishing and managing a reserve(s) as required for funds received through the federal Housing Accelerator Fund program; and, 8. That all eligible resources and staffing needed to support the HAF Work Plan be established and funded by funds received through the Housing Accelerator Fund program; and, 9. That Council auth

1. That the report dated June 4, 2024 entitled “Options to Secure Affordable Housing Long Term” be received; and, 2. That Staff be directed to further explore options for securing and managing affordable housing commitments obtained through the development review process and explore potential partnership options with York Region and/or other affordable housing providers and report back to Development Services Committee with the results; and further, 23 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report and presentation entitled “Traffic Calming of Carlton Road, from Kennedy Road to McCowan Road” be received; and, 2. That the deputation from Kelvin Kwok made to the June 18, 2024 Development Services Committee be received; and, 25 3. That Staff proceed with the detailed design of the preferred traffic calming design option; and, 4. That staff proceed with the detailed design of new traffic signals at Central Park Drive and a pedestrian cross-over at Fawnbrook Circle to improve pedestrian safety; and further, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the memorandum entitled “Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act (Bill 185) - Implementation” be received; and, 2. That staff be directed to provide the following comments to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on the proposed amendment to Ontario 26 Regulation 525/97 to Exempt Certain Official Plan Matters from Approvals Under the Planning Act: “Staff recommend that provincial approval of matters related to Protected Major Transit Station Areas be scoped to matters in the Planning Act regarding the delineation of Major Transit Station Area boundaries and establishing minimum densities in accordance with provincial policy. Staff also recommend that planning approvals for land use designations, densities, and height in Protected Major Transit Station Areas, site- specific development applications, and Secondary Plans should be delegated to the City”; and further, 3. That staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.