Development Services Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee meeting held May 16, 2023, be confirmed.

That the communication submitted by Mike Everard, August National Inc., on behalf of Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services-Archdiocese of Toronto, providing comments regarding the above subject matter be received.

That this item be deferred to a future Development Services Committee.

That the report entitled, “Planning and Urban Design Department – 2023 Work Plan” be received; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held May 10, 2023 be received for information purposes.

That the staff report entitled, “Milliken Centre Secondary Plan - Draft Policy Framework” dated May 30, 2023, be received; and, That the deputation from Marshall Smith, KLM Planning, be received; and, That the written submission from Jonathan S. Cheng, Stikeman Elliot LLP, and Peter Chee, Miko Urban, be received; and, That Council authorize staff to schedule a statutory public meeting on the Milliken Centre Secondary Plan Draft Policies, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to this staff report; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “2023 Pop-up Off-Leash Dog Area Pilot Program' dated May 30, 2023 be received; and, That Council endorse the recommended locations of the Off-Leash Dog Area Pilot Program as per Appendix A attached hereto; and, That a new 2023 Urban Design Capital Budget be established and funded from Development Charges (Parks Development Reserve) in the amount of $287,334; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the staff report, dated May 30, 2023, containing the subjects titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Red Line Revision Application submitted by Condor Properties Ltd. to change Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18006 and its conditions (Ward 1); INFORMATION REPORT, Request by RDG Gateway Tower One to enter into an agreement under Section 47 (4.4) of the Planning Act to facilitate a mixed use development in the Langstaff Gateway Area consisting of two towers (46 and 49 storeys) atop a common podium for Block A on Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18006 (Ward 1)”, be received; and, That the deputations from Bijan Pardis and Essy Taeb be received; and, That the written submission from Mike Everard, Augusta National Inc., be received; and, That the Red Line Revision Application submitted by Condor Properties Ltd. to change Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18006 and its conditions, attached hereto as Figure 7 and Appendix ‘B’, be approved; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the revised conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate; and, That servicing allocation for 1,132 units be assigned to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18006; and, That Council has no objection to the partial demolition of the non-heritage components and foundation of the Munshaw House subject to compliance with the Keep Markham Beautiful By-law

That this item be referred to the May 31st Council Meeting.

That the report titled “Citywide Parking Strategy – Policy Framework and Progress Update #1” be received; and, That Council endorse the draft vision, guiding principles and parking zone criteria as the policy framework of the Citywide Parking Strategy Study; and, That staff conduct a workshop with Council to help refine the parking zone criteria and guidelines; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the memorandum entitled “Changes to Municipal Class EA as a Result of a Recent Amendment and Proposed Modernization by The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP)” be received; and, That City of Markham Council strongly supports the recently approved amendment and the proposed modernization of the Municipal Class EA (MCEA) and applaud the Provincial government in bringing these amendments forward in order to support the timely implementation of infrastructure; and further, That staff continue to monitor any additional proposals and decisions related to the Environmental Assessment process and raise any concerns or potential negative impacts that may affect the City's capital project delivery.

That the report entitled “32nd World Hakka Conference, Longnan, Ganzhou, China, November 7 – 9, 2023” be received; and, That Council approve business travel for Mayor Scarpitti or designate, Chair of Economic Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship Regional Councillor Alan Ho and Regional Councillor Joe Li to attend the 32nd World Hakka Conference in Longnan, Ganzhou, China from November 7 – 9, 2023; and, That the total cost of the 32nd World Hakka Conference in Longnan, Ganzhou, China not exceed $15,000 CDN and be funded from the Corporate Contingency Account, as the 2023 International Investment Attraction Operating Budget is fully allocated; and further, That 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 Development Services Committee adjourn at 2:13PM.

1. That the communication submitted by Mike Everard, August National Inc., on behalf of Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services-Archdiocese of Toronto, providing comments regarding the above subject matter be received. 4

1. That the staff report entitled, “Milliken Centre Secondary Plan - Draft Policy Framework” dated May 30, 2023, be received; and, 2. That the deputation from Marshall Smith, KLM Planning, be received; and, 3. That the written submission from Jonathan S. Cheng, Stikeman Elliot LLP, and Peter Chee, Miko Urban, be received; and, 8 4. That Council authorize staff to schedule a statutory public meeting on the Milliken Centre Secondary Plan Draft Policies, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to this staff report; and further, 5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

10 1. That the staff report, dated May 30, 2023, containing the subjects titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Red Line Revision Application submitted by Condor Properties Ltd. to change Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18006 and its conditions (Ward 1); INFORMATION REPORT, Request by RDG Gateway Tower One to enter into an agreement under Section 47 (4.4) of the Planning Act to facilitate a mixed use development in the Langstaff Gateway Area consisting of two towers (46 and 49 storeys) atop a common podium for Block A on Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18006 (Ward 1)”, be received; and, 2. That the deputations from Bijan Pardis and Essy Taeb be received; and, 3. That the written submission from Mike Everard, Augusta National Inc., be received; and, 4. That the Red Line Revision Application submitted by Condor Properties Ltd. to change Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18006 and its conditions, attached hereto as Figure 7 and Appendix ‘B’, be approved; and, 5. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the revised conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate; and, 6. That servicing allocation for 1,132 units be assigned to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18006; and, 7. That Council has no objection to the partial demolition of the non-heritage components and foundation of the Munshaw House subject to compliance with the Keep

1. That the report entitled “32nd World Hakka Conference, Longnan, Ganzhou, China, November 7 – 9, 2023” be received; and, 2. That Council approve business travel for Mayor Scarpitti or designate, Chair of Economic Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship Regional Councillor Alan Ho and Regional Councillor Joe Li to attend the 32nd World Hakka Conference in Longnan, Ganzhou, China from November 7 – 9, 2023; and, 3. That the total cost of the 32nd World Hakka Conference in Longnan, Ganzhou, China not exceed $15,000 CDN and be funded from the Corporate Contingency Account, as the 2023 International Investment Attraction Operating Budget is fully allocated; and further, 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 18

That the Development Services Committee adjourn at 2:13PM. 19