Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 28, 2025, be adopted.

That the presentation and memorandum regarding the Staff Identity and Inclusion Survey Report for the City of Markham be received; and, further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the rules of procedure be waived to allow Evelin Ellison and Kimberley Seymour to speak again as they already appeared at the Development Services Committee meeting held on February 11, 2025 and spoke on this matter.

That the memo entitled Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee Appointments be received; and, That the following Appointments of Members to the Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee be confirmed for the term January 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025: • Aliya Arnette • Malak Elhag • Stephanie Ikharia • Trinity Baxter • Laila Rutherford • Melia McIntosh • Temidayo Olanipekun • Taliel Morgan • Aria Elaine Sampson-Browne • Savannah Lyons • Marshall Gondi and further, 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the memo titled “Update to Delegation of Approval Authority By-law”, dated February 25, 2025, be received; and, That the Amendment to By-law 2023-19, being a By-law to provide for the Delegation of Approval Authority pursuant to the Planning Act and Condominium Act, as amended, be approved by Council, and that the draft By-law Amendment attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to be enacted without further notice; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (By-law 2025-21)

That the communications regarding Item 7.2.1 " RECOMMENDATION REPORT, NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA’I OF CANADA, OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW BAHÁ’Í NATIONAL CENTRE AND CANADIAN NATIONAL TEMPLE AT 7200 AND 7290 LESLIE STREET (WARD 1)" from: • Florence Wang, • Einat Netaneli, • Erica Pinto, • Michael Oberpichler, • Ingrid Ling, • Corina Zanfir, • Mei Ng, • Judith Howard, • Lavinia Corriero, • Cheryl Wong, • Joe Wong, • Rigby Andrews, • Dragos Ilas, • Al Dharsee, • Cathy Zuo, • Manfred Lo, • Godfrey Lo, • Carrie Lo, • Dianne Berwick, • Harcharan (Harry) Singh, • Sandra Mauti, • Mark Newton, • Janet Flynn, • Valerie Burke, • Gail Lavery, • Sue Mason, • Lew Golding, • Esther Ravka, • Rocia Morales, • Noraly Barillas; and, • Jorge Cisneros, be received and

That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Item 1):

That the report titled “New User Fees” be received; and, That the new user fee, permit and fines as outlined in Appendix A be approved; and, That By-Law 2012-137, Licensing, Permit and Service Fees be amended to reflect the proposed fee changes as outlined in Appendix B (Table 1.1); and, That By-Law 2002-276, To Impose Fees and Charges for Services or Activities provided or done by the City of Markham, be amended to reflect the proposed fee changes as outlined in Appendix B (Table 1.2); and, That Schedule A of By-Law 2018-109, a by-law to regulate the use, alteration, and occupancy of highways within the City of Markham be amended with changes as outlined in Appendix B (Table 1.3); and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Item 1):

That the February 11, 2025, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’i of Canada, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications to permit the development of a new Bahá’í National Centre and Canadian National Temple at 7200 and 7290 Leslie Street (Ward 1), File PLAN 22 262723”, be received; and, That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’i of Canada, be approved and that the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be adopted without further notice; and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’i of Canada, be approved and that the draft Zoning By-law 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 deputations from Esther Ravka, Kimberly Seymour, Ashkan Tabib, Evelin Ellison and Jack Heath be received; and, That the written communications from Don and Colleen Bone, Kim Seymour, Jamaal Meerick, Edith Kangas, Gail Lavery, Sue Mason, Valerie Burke, Mark Newton, Harcharan Singh, Sheila Geary, and, Joan Honsburger be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That Item 7.2.1 regarding the Recommendation Report, National Spiritual Assembly of The Baha’i of Canada, Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Applications be

That the rules of procedure be waived to introduce a motion granting permission for Members of Council or designates to attend an overnight conference in Ottawa, ON.

That Council approve the overnight attendance of Mayor Frank Scarpitti or his designate and a Member of Council to attend the National Forum on Combatting Anti-Semitism hosted by the Federal Government in Ottawa on March 6, 2025.

That By-laws 2025-18 to 2025-21 be given three readings and enacted.

That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 28, 2025, be adopted.

1) That the following individual be re-appointed to the Heritage Markham Committee with a term expiry as noted: Name Start Date Term Expiry Date Elizabeth Wimmer immediately December 31, 2025, and, 2) That the following individuals be appointed to the Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee with a term expiry as noted: Name Start Date Term Expiry Date Teresa Kwoon Immediately November 30, 2027 Yuning Chen Immediately November 30, 2027 Sheila Zaharaei Immediately November 30, 2027, and further, 3) That staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the following individuals be appointed to the Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee with a term expiry as noted : Name Start Date End Date Jisan Phillps Immediately Nov 30, 2027 Chun Yu Immediately Nov 30, 2027 Anittha Kannuthal Immediately Nov 30, 2028, and, That Babak Esmaeilzadeh-Faal be removed from the Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee and that Council declare his position vacant; and further, That staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That By-law 2025-17 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2025-17 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 25, 2025.

That the Council meeting of February 25, 2025 be adjourned at 3:46 PM.

1. That the memo titled “Update to Delegation of Approval Authority By- law”, dated February 25, 2025, be received; and, 2. That the Amendment to By-law 2023-19, being a By-law to provide for the Delegation of Approval Authority pursuant to the Planning Act and Condominium Act, as amended, be approved by Council, and that the 5 draft By-law Amendment attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to be enacted without further notice; and further, 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (By-law 2025-21)

1. That the communications regarding Item 7.2.1 " RECOMMENDATION REPORT, NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHA’I OF CANADA, OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW BAHÁ’Í NATIONAL CENTRE AND CANADIAN NATIONAL TEMPLE AT 7200 AND 7290 LESLIE STREET (WARD 1)" from: • Florence Wang, • Einat Netaneli, • Erica Pinto, • Michael Oberpichler, • Ingrid Ling, • Corina Zanfir, • Mei Ng, • Judith Howard, • Lavinia Corriero, • Cheryl Wong, • Joe Wong, • Rigby Andrews, • Dragos Ilas, • Al Dharsee, • Cathy Zuo, • Manfred Lo, • Godfrey Lo, • Carrie Lo, • Dianne Berwick, • Harcharan (Harry) Singh, • Sandra Mauti, 6 • Mark Newton, • Janet Flynn, • Valerie Burke, • Gail Lavery, • Sue Mason, • Lew Golding, • Esther Ravka, • Rocia Morales, • Noraly Barillas; and, • Jorge Cisneros, be received and

1. That the report titled “New User Fees” be received; and, 2. That the new user fee, permit and fines as outlined in Appendix A be approved; and, 3. That By-Law 2012-137, Licensing, Permit and Service Fees be amended to reflect the proposed fee changes as outlined in Appendix B (Table 1.1); and, 4. That By-Law 2002-276, To Impose Fees and Charges for Services or Activities provided or done by the City of Markham, be amended to reflect the proposed fee changes as outlined in Appendix B (Table 1.2); and, 7 5. That Schedule A of By-Law 2018-109, a by-law to regulate the use, alteration, and occupancy of highways within the City of Markham be amended with changes as outlined in Appendix B (Table 1.3); and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the February 11, 2025, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’i of Canada, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications to permit the development of a new Bahá’í National Centre and Canadian National Temple at 7200 and 7290 Leslie Street (Ward 1), File PLAN 22 262723”, be received; and, 2. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’i of Canada, be approved and that the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as 8 Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be adopted without further notice; and, 3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’i of Canada, be approved and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized, and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 4. That the deputations from Esther Ravka, Kimberly Seymour, Ashkan Tabib, Evelin Ellison and Jack Heath be received; and, 5. That the written communications from Don and Colleen Bone, Kim Seymour, Jamaal Meerick, Edith Kangas, Gail Lavery, Sue Mason, Valerie Burke, Mark Newton, Harcharan Singh, Sheila Geary, and, Joan Honsburger be received; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

11 1. That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 28, 2025, be adopted.

1) That the following individual be re-appointed to the Heritage Markham Committee with a term expiry as noted: Name Start Date Term Expiry Date Elizabeth Wimmer immediately December 31, 2025; 2) That the following individuals be appointed to the Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee with a term expiry as noted: Name Start Date Term Expiry Date Teresa Kwoon immediately November 30, 2027 Yuning Chen immediately November 30, 2027 Sheila Zaharaei immediately November 30, 2027 and further, 3) That staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the following individuals be appointed to the Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee with a term expiry as noted : Name Start Date Term Expiry Date Jisan Phillps immediately November 30, 2027 Chun Yu immediately November 30, 2027 12 Anittha Kannuthal immediately November 30, 2028 , and, 2. That Babak Esmaeilzadeh-Faal be removed from the Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee and that Council declare his position vacant; and further, 3. That staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.