Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held on November 14, 2023, be confirmed.

That the written correspondence from Angela DeGasperis be received.

That the minutes of the Development Services Public Meetings held October 24 and November 7, 2023, be confirmed.

That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held October 11, 2023, be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham meeting held October 16, 2023, be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting held September 21, 2023, be received for information purposes.

That the Staff report, dated November 27, 2023, titled, "Recommendation Report, Comments on Bill 139, Less Red Tape, More Common Sense Act , 2023 – Proposed Amendment to the Ontario Heritage Act and Regulation”, be received; and, That the City of Markham does not support the proposed changes to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act concerning individually designated properties occupied by buildings used for religious practices; and, That this report be forwarded to the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism as the City of Markham’s comments on Bill 139 (Schedule 14); and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the November 27, 2023 memorandum titled “ Greenbelt Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023 , Bill 136, Provincial proposal to return lands to the Greenbelt” be received.

That the report entitled “VIA High Frequency Rail Project - Station Strategic Business Case” and presentation be received; and, That the City of Markham endorses the VIA High Frequency Rail Project – Station Strategic Business Case and the Box Grove Station location with all of its benefits from transit linkages, access to tourism destinations across the region, and economic development activity; and, That Staff engage the VIA HFR project office to present and submit the strategic business case that supports Box Grove as the preliminary preferred station location; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “City of Markham Road Safety Plan - Terms of Reference” and presentation be received; and That the following Terms of Reference for the development of the Markham Road Safety Plan be endorsed: Build on the outcomes of York Region’s Traveller Safety Plan and Markham’s Traffic Safety Audit to develop a Road Safety Plan that is tailored to the City of Markham; and, Develop and conduct a comprehensive stakeholder consultation plan to solicit public and stakeholder input and feedback throughout the development of the Road Safety Plan; and, Establish branding that is both specific for the City of Markham and complementary to the York Region Traveller Safety Plan to ensure consistent messaging is provided throughout the Road Safety Plan’s implementation; and, Complete a background review of relevant information, studies, and data to ensure the Road Safety Plan builds on previously completed work, is data-driven and evidence-based; and, Identify engineering and enforcement measures (safety tools) and assess their applicability, feasibility and effectiveness; and, Review the City’s existing traffic calming policy, specifically as it pertains to vertical traffic calming measures such as speed humps/cushions and raised intersections; and, Develop a 5-year capital program which prioritizes the implementation of recommended measures; and, Develop a business case detailing the resource requirements (i.e. staff and financial) necessary to deliver and sustain the Cit

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

lee That Development Services Committee adjourn from confidential session at 12:34 PM and not report out on any matter.

That Development Services Committee adjourn from confidential session at 12:34 PM and not report out on any matter.

1. That the report entitled “VIA High Frequency Rail Project - Station Strategic Business Case” and presentation be received; and, 2. That the City of Markham endorses the VIA High Frequency Rail Project – Station Strategic Business Case and the Box Grove Station 6 location with all of its benefits from transit linkages, access to tourism destinations across the region, and economic development activity; and, 3. That Staff engage the VIA HFR project office to present and submit the strategic business case that supports Box Grove as the preliminary preferred station location; and further, 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report entitled “City of Markham Road Safety Plan - Terms of Reference” and presentation be received; and 2. That the following Terms of Reference for the development of the Markham Road Safety Plan be endorsed: a. Build on the outcomes of York Region’s Traveller Safety Plan and Markham’s Traffic Safety Audit to develop a Road Safety Plan that is tailored to the City of Markham; and, b. Develop and conduct a comprehensive stakeholder consultation plan to solicit public and stakeholder input and feedback throughout the development of the Road Safety Plan; and, c. Establish branding that is both specific for the City of Markham and complementary to the York Region Traveller Safety Plan to ensure consistent messaging is provided throughout the Road Safety Plan’s implementation; and, d. Complete a background review of relevant information, studies, and data to ensure the Road Safety Plan builds on previously completed work, is data-driven and evidence-based; and, e. Identify engineering and enforcement measures (safety tools) and assess their applicability, feasibility and effectiveness; and, f. Review the City’s existing traffic calming policy, specifically as it pertains to vertical traffic calming measures such as speed humps/cushions and raised intersections; and, g. Develop a 5-year capital program which prioritizes the implementation of recommended measures; and, h. Develop a business case detailing the resource requirements (i.e. staff and financial) necessary