Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on March 18, 2025, be confirmed.

That the presentation titled “Canada Public Transit Fund Update: Bus Rapid Transit along Highway 7 East” be received for information.

That the written submission from Ron Galaev, be received.

That the written submission from Eileen P. K. Costello (AIRD & BERLIS LLP), be received.

That the report entitled “Rouge River Watershed Plan Update”, be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the Staff report, dated April 8, 2025, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase XVI”, 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: • 10224 Highway 48 (Ward 6): “Christian and Nancy Hoover House” • 10388 Highway 48 (Ward 6): “Jesse and Emma Byer House” • 10535 & 10537 McCowan Road (Ward 6): “Joseph & Mary Steckley Houses”; and, That Council state its intention to designate 10224 Highway 48 (Ward 6) 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 10388 Highway 48 (Ward 6) 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 10535 & 10537 McCowan Road (Ward 6) 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 Clerk’s Department 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

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meetings held February 18, March 4, and March 18, 2025, be confirmed.

That the April 8, 2025, report titled, “Canada Public Transit Fund – Housing Supply and Affordability Action Plan, Joint Grant Submission for Highway 7 East Bus Rapid Transit”, be received; and, That City Staff continue to work with York Region Rapid Transit Corporation in refining the justification for the Highway 7 East Bus Rapid Transit Corridor in support of the Ministry of Transportation Integrated Regional Plan submission under the Canada Public Transit Fund; and, That staff provide additional information related to the overall housing units and population growth; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the presentation titled “2024 Consolidated Financial Statements” be received; and, That the report titled “2024 Consolidated Financial Statements” be received; and, That Council approve the draft Consolidated Financial Statements of The Corporation of the City of Markham (the City), including Community Boards, Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), Destination Markham Corporation and Investment in Markham Enterprises Corporation (MEC), for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024; and, That Council authorize Staff to publish the final audited Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 upon receiving the Independent Auditors’ Report; and, That the KPMG LLP Audit Findings Report for the year ended December 31, 2024 be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the April 8, 2025, report titled, “Off Leash Dog Area Policy”, be received; and, That the April 8, 2025, presentation titled, ‘Off-Leash Dog Area Policy’, be received; and, That Council approve the ‘Off Leash Dog Area Policy’ attached as ‘Attachment 1’; and, That Council approve the ‘Off Leash Dog Area Guidelines’ attached as ‘Attachment 2’; and, That Council approve a permanent Off-Leash Dog Area at Ada Mackenzie Park in Ward 8; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by First Elgin Developments Inc. and First Elgin North Ltd. at 3208 Elgin Mills Road East to facilitate the development of a residential community with approximately 567 townhouse and detached units, a neighborhood park, an elementary school, two stormwater management facilities, and the supporting road and lane network (Ward 2), File PLAN 23 129239”, be received; and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by First Elgin Developments Inc. and First Elgin North Ltd. to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, be endorsed in principle by Council and that the draft Zoning By-law attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, That the Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-23007 be endorsed in principle, subject to the draft conditions attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’, be brought forward to a future Council meeting once all outstanding matters have been resolved to the satisfaction of the Director, Planning and Urban Design; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the draft conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and, That Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-23007 will lapse after

That the report titled, “Celebrate Markham Grant Program 2025-2026 – May 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 – Funding Approvals” be received; and, That Council approve the recommendations of the Interdepartmental Staff Review Committee in Attachment 1, which includes 112 Celebrate Markham applicants for community-led events and programs, totaling $369,300; and, That Council approve $105,500 for City-led events and programs; and, That Council approve $30,000 for the Markham Arts Council annual programs and activities; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to manage the allocation of remaining incremental funding of $52,500 that was approved as part of Budget 2025 (total incremental funding of $92,500 less $40,000 allocated to the four major festivals = $52,500) annually based on the funding requirements for both applications and City-led events in a given year; and, That Council approve changes to Celebrate Markham financial procedures and reporting requirements noted in this report, and authorize City Staff to identify and implement further changes to streamline program administration as approved by the City Treasurer; and, That the unused Celebrate Markham Community Grant Program funding of $42,300 from the 2024-2025 Celebrate Markham funding stream be

That the Information Report titled, “Markham Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network Demonstration Zone Project – Scooty Pilot Project Extension”, be received; and, That City Staff be authorized to extend the Scooty Pilot Project to October 31, 2025, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Director of Operations; and, That data and findings from the Scooty Pilot Project be incorporated into the Micro-mobility Strategy as part of the Markham Transportation Master Plan; and, That City Staff report back on continuing the e-scooter and e-bike program for the 2026 season and beyond; and further, That City Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

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 the all the deputations in relation to the items 15.1.1 and 15.1.3 be received.

That the following items be

That Development Services Committee adjourn at 3:53 PM.

1. That the presentation titled “Canada Public Transit Fund Update: Bus Rapid Transit along Highway 7 East” be received for information. 5

1. That the Staff report, dated April 8, 2025, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase XVI”, 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: • 10224 Highway 48 (Ward 6): “Christian and Nancy Hoover House”• 10388 Highway 48 (Ward 6): “Jesse and Emma Byer House”• 10535 & 10537 McCowan Road (Ward 6): “Joseph & Mary Steckley Houses”; and, 3. That Council state its intention to designate 10224 Highway 48 (Ward 6) 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 10388 Highway 48 (Ward 6) 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 10535 & 10537 McCowan Road (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, 6. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk’s Department be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and, 7. That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the matter re

1. That the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Minutes be received, and, 2. That the Committee endorse the following recommendation from the February 20, 2025, Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting: Whereas when weather allows, Markham residents benefit from an extensive system of parks and green spaces, and pathways through those parks and green spaces; and, Whereas most of our park assets are not accessible for as many as 4 months a year due to winter weather; and, Whereas outdoor winter activity should be encouraged to address the physical and mental health of residents; and, Whereas City Council has endorsed an Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) in 2021 that recommends pedestrian and cycling network capital 9 improvements to encourage people of all ages and abilities to walk and cycle; and, Whereas the ATMP includes a recommendation on “Implement a pilot project to provide winter maintenance of a cycling spine network to evaluate costs and uptake; and, Whereas the City of Markham implemented the winter maintenance pilot project for some paved park pathways since 2021, and provided a feasibility analysis (See appendix 1, staff report May 10, 2021, and appendix 2, staff memorandum July 13. 2021); and, Whereas the 2021 reports analysed paving and maintaining all park pathways and at that time the cost was determined by council to be excessive; and, Whereas the council-endorsed Greenprint Sustainability Plan suggests aggressive measures to reduce the

1. That the presentation titled “2024 Consolidated Financial Statements” be received; and, 13 2. That the report titled “2024 Consolidated Financial Statements” be received; and, 3. That Council approve the draft Consolidated Financial Statements of The Corporation of the City of Markham (the City), including Community Boards, Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), Destination Markham Corporation and Investment in Markham Enterprises Corporation (MEC), for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024; and, 4. That Council authorize Staff to publish the final audited Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 upon receiving the Independent Auditors’ Report; and, 5. That the KPMG LLP Audit Findings Report for the year ended December 31, 2024 be received; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by First Elgin Developments Inc. and First Elgin North Ltd. at 3208 Elgin Mills Road East to facilitate the development of a residential community with approximately 567 townhouse and detached units, a neighborhood park, an elementary school, two stormwater management facilities, and the supporting road and lane network (Ward 2), File PLAN 23 129239”, be received; and, 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by First Elgin Developments Inc. and First Elgin North Ltd. to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, be endorsed in principle by Council and that the draft Zoning By-law attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 3. That the Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-23007 be endorsed in principle, subject to the draft conditions attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’, be brought forward to a future Council meeting once all outstanding matters have been resolved to the satisfaction of the Director, Planning and Urban Design; and, 4. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the draft conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and, 5. That Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-23007 wi

1. That the Information Report titled, “Markham Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network Demonstration Zone Project – Scooty Pilot Project Extension”, be received; and, 19 2. That City Staff be authorized to extend the Scooty Pilot Project to October 31, 2025, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Director of Operations; and, 3. That data and findings from the Scooty Pilot Project be incorporated into the Micro-mobility Strategy as part of the Markham Transportation Master Plan; and, 4. That City Staff report back on continuing the e-scooter and e-bike program for the 2026 season and beyond; and further, 5. That City Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.