Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Special Development Services Committee Meeting held on May 26, 2022, be confirmed.

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee Meeting held on May 30, 2022, be confirmed.

That the deputation and presentation by Surjit Sachdev, President of Anand Vihar: The Centre for Dignified Living, be received; and, That the deputations by Jeff Li, Salvatore Amenta, Yvonne Kelly, and Mike Clare, regarding, the deputation and presentation by Surjit Sachdev, President of Anand Vihar: The Centre for Dignified Living, be received; and further, That the item “Seeking Municipal Land in Markham be

That the minutes from the Development Services Committee Public meeting held on May 24, 2022 be confirmed.

That the minutes of the January 28, 2022 Milliken Sub-Committee meetings be received for information purposes.

That the deputations by Dave Dsiewiecki, Don Given, Katya Servalle, and Dave Hardy regarding U/G tanks be received. That the U/G tanks proposed for the two draft approved plans of subdivision in the FUA Robinson Glen Secondary Plan be permitted, subject to successful negotiations of parkland credits and the appropriate financial contribution to the City to offset the additional future operating and maintenance costs of U/G tanks; and, That the type, design and specifications of the U/G tanks proposed in the Robinson Glen Secondary Plan be to the satisfaction of Director of Engineering and Director of Environmental Services; and, That the design of the proposed uses on top of the U/G tanks in the Robinson Glen Secondary Plan be to the satisfaction of Directors of Planning, Engineering, Environmental Services and Operations; and, That proposals for U/G tanks be reviewed on a case by case basis by Engineering and Planning Departments, in consultation with Environmental Services Department, to ensure that the proposed location is appropriate and the proposed type of U/G tank meets the City’s specifications and criteria; and, That the Engineering Department, in consultation with Planning and Environmental Services Departments, procures the services of a professional engineering consultant to assist in the development of appropriate criteria of acceptance for the consideration of U/G tanks, along with the acceptable uses above the facilities, along with the necessary specifications

That this presentation be made a public meeting in the near future and that staff make an effort to invite the public.

That the deputations by Lauren Capilongo, Malone Given Parsons Ltd, and Nick Pileggi, MSH Ltd., provided a deputation on the Yonge Corridor Land Use and Built Form Study; and, That the staff report dated June 13, 2022 entitled “Yonge Corridor Land Use and Built Form Study (Preliminary Step to Secondary Plan) Final Report” be received; and, That Council endorse the Yonge Corridor Land Use and Built Form Study: Final Report, attached as Appendix ‘A’ and the Yonge North Subway Extension: Funding Transit Investment and Land Value Capture: Final Report, attached as Appendix ‘B’; and, That this report be circulated to Metrolinx, York Region, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Toronto; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing, North of 16 th Avenue – Project Update and Utility Relocations (Ward 2)”, be received; and, That the tendering process for the relocation of existing utilities for the Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing North of 16 th Avenue, be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 7 Non-Competitive Procurement item 11.2 which states “Requests for Tenders, Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotation may not be required for goods and services provided by any of the following: (b) utilities; and, That Staff be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to the Regional Municipality of York (“York Region”), in the amount of $929,994.59, inclusive of HST, for Markham’s share of the cost for utility relocation work; and, That the Engineering Department Capital Administration Fee in the amount of $17,547.07, be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fees); and, That Markham’s portion of the project cost in the amount of $947,541.66 ($929,994.59 + $17,547.07), be funded from capital project #22030 (Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing, North of 16 th Avenue – Utility Relocation) with an available budget of $2,282,700 as outlined in this report; and, That the remaining balance in capital project #22030 in the amount of $1,335,158.34 ($2,282,700.00 - $947,541.66) be returned to the original funding source; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effe

The Development Services Committee receive the following motion: Whereas the City of Markham recognizes that new Community Development should be premised on the efficient use of land for the benefit of the City and its residents; and, Whereas underground tank facilities are commonly used to manage stormwater runoff in various settings both locally and around the world and are endorsed by multiple leading industry consultants and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) due to their environmental and ecological benefits; and, Whereas managing stormwater runoff in underground municipal facilities represents an opportunity for the City to implement industry leading techniques to create more livable communities; and, Whereas municipal underground stormwater management facilities provide opportunities to create active and passive parks on the land above them, thereby increasing social and recreational benefits for the residents of the City and making highly efficient use of land; and, Whereas underground stormwater management facilities are structurally capable of supporting a full range of requirements normally associated with active parks including, but not limited to, small scale buildings, playing fields with goal posts, lighting, spectator seating, irrigation systems, and with sufficient soil depths to support landscape plantings as necessary; and, Whereas active parks on land above underground stormwater management facilities are eligible for parkland credit, the

The Confidential Development Services Committee Agenda was

That the Development Services Committee adjourned at 4:57 PM.

1. That the minutes of the Development Services Committee Meeting held on May 30, 2022, be confirmed. 3

1. That the deputation and presentation by Surjit Sachdev, President of Anand Vihar: The Centre for Dignified Living, be received; and, 2. That the deputations by Jeff Li, Salvatore Amenta, Yvonne Kelly, and Mike Clare, regarding, the deputation and presentation by Surjit Sachdev, President of Anand Vihar: The Centre for Dignified Living, be received; and further, 6 3. That the item “Seeking Municipal Land in Markham be

1. That the deputations by Dave Dsiewiecki, Don Given, Katya Servalle, and Dave Hardy regarding U/G tanks be received. 2. That the U/G tanks proposed for the two draft approved plans of subdivision in the FUA Robinson Glen Secondary Plan be permitted, subject to successful negotiations of parkland credits and the appropriate financial contribution to the City to offset the additional future operating and maintenance costs of U/G tanks; and, 3. That the type, design and specifications of the U/G tanks proposed in the Robinson Glen Secondary Plan be to the satisfaction of Director of Engineering and Director of Environmental Services; and, 4. That the design of the proposed uses on top of the U/G tanks in the Robinson Glen Secondary Plan be to the satisfaction of Directors of Planning, Engineering, Environmental Services and Operations; and, 5. That proposals for U/G tanks be reviewed on a case by case basis by Engineering and Planning Departments, in consultation with Environmental Services Department, to ensure that the proposed location is appropriate and the proposed type of U/G tank meets the City’s specifications and criteria; and, 6. That the Engineering Department, in consultation with Planning and Environmental Services Departments, procures the services of a professional engineering consultant to assist in the development of appropriate criteria of acceptance for the consideration of U/G tanks, along with the acceptable uses above the facilities, along with the necess

1. That the report entitled “Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing, North of 16th Avenue – Project Update and Utility Relocations (Ward 2)”, be received; and, 2. That the tendering process for the relocation of existing utilities for the Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing North of 16th Avenue, be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 7 Non- Competitive Procurement item 11.2 which states “Requests for Tenders, Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotation may not be required for goods and services provided by any of the following: (b) utilities; and, 3. That Staff be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to the Regional Municipality of York (“York Region”), in the amount of $929,994.59, inclusive of HST, for Markham’s share of the cost for utility relocation work; and, 4. That the Engineering Department Capital Administration Fee in the amount of $17,547.07, be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fees); and, 5. That Markham’s portion of the project cost in the amount of $947,541.66 ($929,994.59 + $17,547.07), be funded from capital project #22030 (Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing, North of 16th Avenue – Utility Relocation) with an available budget of $2,282,700 as outlined in this report; and, 6. That the remaining balance in capital project #22030 in the amount of $1,335,158.34 ($2,282,700.00 - $947,541.66) be returned to the original funding source; and further, 7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things nec