Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the Council meeting held on June 25, 2019, be adopted.

That the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on July 26, 2019, be adopted.

That the letter from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Council regarding the Nominations for the 2020 College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Council Award be received for information.

That the request for the City of Markham for a Special Occasion Permit be received and approved, subject to compliance with all applicable by-laws, regulations and City requirements for special occasion permits with respect to temporary facilities, and further; That the City of Markham recognize the Craft Beer + Food Festival as a community event of "Municipal Significance".

That the request for the City of Markham for a Special Occasion Permit be received and approved, subject to compliance with all applicable by-laws, regulations and City requirements for special occasion permits with respect to temporary facilities, and further; That the City of Markham recognize the Diversity Community Cultural Festival as an event of "Municipal Significance".

That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: India Independence Day - August 15, 2019 Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week - September 16 - 22, 2019 Dementia Friendly Day for World Alzheimer's Day - September 21, 2019 National Coaches Week - September 21- 29, 2019 Franco-Ontarian Day - September 25, 2019 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - September Wrongful Conviction Day - October 2, 2019 Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day - October 24, 2019 That the following new requests for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: September Sickle Cell Awareness Month - September Show Your Local Love Day - September 17, 2019 Military Family Appreciation Day - September 20, 2019 That the following requests for flags to be raised at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre flagpole, approved by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Community Flag Raisings & Flag Protocol Policy, be received for information purposes: India Independence Day - August 18, 2019; (Organized by Vedic Cultural Centre - Arya Samaj Markham) Franco-Ontarian Day - September 25, 2019; (Organized by Ecole elementaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys)

That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted, except for items 8.1.2 and 8.1.4.

That the Report Appointment of Members to the Markham Mayor’s Youth Council for the period of September 3, 2019 to June 30, 2020 be received; and, That the following Appointments of Members to the Markham Mayor’s Youth Council be confirmed for the term September 3, 2019 to June 30, 2020 Name High School Grade Ward Karina Florea Thornhill S.S. 9 1 Marissa Wang Bayview S.S. 10 2 Evan Qi Bayview S.S 12 2 Kelly Hu Bayview S.S 12 2 Sidd Mittal Unionville H.S 12 2 Justine Lin Unionville H.S 10 3 Patrick Ang St. Brother Andre C.H.S 11 3 Selina Qiu Markville S.S 11 3 Boris Lam Markville S.S 12 3 Hana Almofti Markville S.S 12 3 Mankaran Pahwa Unionville H.S. 10 4 Olivia Chan Unionville H.S. 10 4 Maxine Bisera St. Brother Andre C.H.S 11 4 Johnny Wong Markville S.S. 12 4 Gloria Huang Bill Hogarth S.S. 9 5 Bryant Zheng Markville S.S. 10 6 Kara Yang Markville S.S. 10 6 Ernest Wong St Robert CHS 11 6 Seethaa Manoharan Bayview S.S. 11 6 Eddy Guo Bayview S.S 12 6 Ashwin Suganthan Markham District H.S. 10 7 Chloe Vanderlugt Town Centre P.H.S. 11 7 Anjali Singh Markham District H.S. 12 7 Richard Chen Middlefield C.I. 12 7 Ira Chandershekar Markville S.S. 12 8 ; and further, 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the matter on the "Flood Control Program and Stormwater Fee Update" be

That the report dated September 3, 2019 entitled “Transfer Payment Agreement for Provincial Audit and Accountability Fund” be received; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (the “Province”) for funding an assessment of the development review process, provided the agreement is in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner of Development Services and the City Solicitor; and, That a new capital project named, “Development Review Process” be created in the amount of $150,000 to be funded from the Provincial Audit and Accountability Fund; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

WHEREAS the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks has issued direction to Stewardship Ontario to begin the transition of Ontario’s Blue Box Program from Municipalities to producers of plastic and other packaging, and, WHEREAS Municipalities have acted as the primary Blue Box service provider for over 30 years establishing successful, convenient, and cost effective recycling programs for their residents; and, WHEREAS the City of Markham, its residents, and its innovative business community have initiated bold actions over the years and demonstrated environmental leadership resulting in: An 82% community diversion rate and a 74% RPRA (Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority) net diversion rate; A curbside waste generation rate of only 258 kg per capita as a result of Markham’s Clear Bag garbage program and material bans; Recycling services to all of Markham’s 132 multi-residential buildings; 160,770 visits by residents to Markham’s community recycling depots in 2018; An award winning Textile diversion program which has diverted over 15 million lbs of textiles from the waste stream; Zero Waste and 3-stream collection services to all Markham community facilities, primary schools and BIAs (business improvement areas); and, WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council wishes to ensure the continued success of Markham’s integrated waste management and recycling system and that the amended Blue Box Program meets the needs of our growing community; and, WHEREAS the Ci

That By-laws 2019-78, 2019-85 to 2019-99 and 2019-101 be given three readings and enacted.

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 1:47 pm: 14.1 APPROVAL OF CONFIDENTIAL COUNCL MINUTES - JUNE 25, 2019 (10.0) 14.2 COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 14.2.1 PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/ COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS) (16.24) [Section 239 (2) (b)] 14.3 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE - SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 14.3.1 LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD – (APPEAL BY 1637063 ONTARIO INC.) 2522584 ONTARIO INC., MARYDALE AVENUE (WARD 7) (8.0) [Section 239 (2) (e)] 14.3.2 LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD - ANDRIN INVESTMENTS LIMITED, 5440 16TH AVENUE (WARD 4) (8.0) [Section 239 (2) (e)] 14.4 PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR BOARD EMPLOYEES (12.0) [Section 239 (2) (b)] 14.5 PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/ COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS) (16.24) [Section 239 (2) (b)]

That Council rise from Confidential session at 2:18 pm.

That the Confidential Council minutes of June 25, 2019 be adopted.

1. That the following persons be appointed to the Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board: Ken MacDonald November 30, 2022 Kathy McCarty November 30, 2022 Carrie Sally November 30, 2022 2. That the following persons be appointed to the Public Art Advisory Committee: Dawn Kay November 30, 2022 Angelo Serrentino November 30, 2022 Ken Wightman November 30, 2022 Jenny Tung November 30, 2022 3. That the following persons be appointed to the Animal Care Committee: Vikrum Pain November 30, 2022 Areez Remtulla November 30, 2023 June Heather Ziola November 30, 2022 Valerie Burke November 30, 2023 Bernice Royce November 30, 2022 Sharon Deutsh November 30, 2022 Denielle Duncan November 30, 2021 Shirley Lesch November 30, 2021 Esther Attard November 30, 2021 4. That the following persons be appointed to the Race Relations Committee: Suat Kenar November 30, 2023 Mohamad Mtairek November 30, 2023 Hamza Sivanathan November 30, 2022 Darius Sookram November 30, 2023 Andrew Yu November 30, 2022

That the confidential report on Litigation or Potential Litigation, including matters before Administrative Tribunals, affecting the Municipality or Local Board – (Appeal by 1637063 Ontario Inc.) 2522584 Ontario Inc., Marydale Avenue (Ward 7) be received; and, That Council direct the City Solicitor or her delegate and Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing in support of Council’s decision on May 14, 2019 to approve the Zoning By-law Amendment application for the development of eight, three-storey freehold townhouse units; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That Council defer consideration of this item to the October 15, 2019 Development Services Committee.

Council consented to not report out on this matter at this time.

That the following person be appointed to the Waste Management Sub-Committee: Valerie Burke

That By-law 2019-101 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2019-101 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2019.

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 2:21 p.m.

1. That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: a. India Independence Day - August 15, 2019 b. Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week - September 16 - 22, 2019 c. Dementia Friendly Day for World Alzheimer's Day - September 21, 2019 d. National Coaches Week - September 21- 29, 2019 e. Franco-Ontarian Day - September 25, 2019 f. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - September g. Wrongful Conviction Day - October 2, 2019 h. Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day - October 24, 2019 2. That the following new requests for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: a. September Sickle Cell Awareness Month - September b. Show Your Local Love Day - September 17, 2019 c. Military Family Appreciation Day - September 20, 2019 3. That the following requests for flags to be raised at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre flagpole, approved by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Community Flag Raisings & Flag Protocol Policy, be received for information purposes: a. India Independence Day - August 18, 2019; (Organized by Vedic Cultural Centre - Arya Samaj Markham) b. Franco-Ontarian Day - September 25, 2019; (Organized by Ecole elementaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys)

1. That the Report Appointment of Members to the Markham Mayor’s Youth Council for the period of September 3, 2019 to June 30, 2020 be received; and, 2. That the following Appointments of Members to the Markham Mayor’s Youth Council be confirmed for the term September 3, 2019 to June 30, 2020 Name High School Grade Ward Karina Florea Thornhill S.S. 9 1 Marissa Wang Bayview S.S. 10 2 Evan Qi Bayview S.S 12 2 Kelly Hu Bayview S.S 12 2 Sidd Mittal Unionville H.S 12 2 Justine Lin Unionville H.S 10 3 Patrick Ang St. Brother Andre C.H.S 11 3 Selina Qiu Markville S.S 11 3 Boris Lam Markville S.S 12 3 6 Hana Almofti Markville S.S 12 3 Mankaran Pahwa Unionville H.S. 10 4 Olivia Chan Unionville H.S. 10 4 Maxine Bisera St. Brother Andre C.H.S 11 4 Johnny Wong Markville S.S. 12 4 Gloria Huang Bill Hogarth S.S. 9 5 Bryant Zheng Markville S.S. 10 6 Kara Yang Markville S.S. 10 6 Ernest Wong St Robert CHS 11 6 Seethaa Manoharan Bayview S.S. 11 6 Eddy Guo Bayview S.S 12 6 Ashwin Suganthan Markham District H.S. 10 7 Chloe Vanderlugt Town Centre P.H.S. 11 7 Anjali Singh Markham District H.S. 12 7 Richard Chen Middlefield C.I. 12 7 Ira Chandershekar Markville S.S. 12 8 ; and further, 3. 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, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 1:47 pm: 14.1 APPROVAL OF CONFIDENTIAL COUNCL MINUTES - JUNE 25, 2019 (10.0) 14.2 COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 14.2.1 PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/ COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS) (16.24) [Section 239 (2) (b)] 14.3 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE - SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 14.3.1 LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD – (APPEAL BY 1637063 ONTARIO INC.) 2522584 ONTARIO INC., MARYDALE AVENUE (WARD 7) (8.0) [Section 239 (2) (e)] 14.3.2 LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD - ANDRIN INVESTMENTS LIMITED, 5440 16TH AVENUE (WARD 4) (8.0) [Section 239 (2) (e)] 14.4 PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR BOARD EMPLOYEES (12.0) [Section 239 (2) (b)] 15 14.5 PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/ COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS) (16.24) [Section 239 (2) (b)]

1. That the following persons be appointed to the Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board: Ken MacDonald November 30, 2022 Kathy McCarty November 30, 2022 Carrie Sally November 30, 2022 2. That the following persons be appointed to the Public Art Advisory Committee: 16 Dawn Kay November 30, 2022 Angelo Serrentino November 30, 2022 Ken Wightman November 30, 2022 Jenny Tung November 30, 2022 3. That the following persons be appointed to the Animal Care Committee: Vikrum Pain November 30, 2022 Areez Remtulla November 30, 2023 June Heather Ziola November 30, 2022 Valerie Burke November 30, 2023 Bernice Royce November 30, 2022 Sharon Deutsh November 30, 2022 Denielle Duncan November 30, 2021 Shirley Lesch November 30, 2021 Esther Attard November 30, 2021 4. That the following persons be appointed to the Race Relations Committee: Suat Kenar November 30, 2023 Mohamad Mtairek November 30, 2023 Hamza Sivanathan November 30, 2022 Darius Sookram November 30, 2023 Andrew Yu November 30, 2022

17 1. That the confidential report on Litigation or Potential Litigation, including matters before Administrative Tribunals, affecting the Municipality or Local Board – (Appeal by 1637063 Ontario Inc.) 2522584 Ontario Inc., Marydale Avenue (Ward 7) be received; and, 2. That Council direct the City Solicitor or her delegate and Staff to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing in support of Council’s decision on May 14, 2019 to approve the Zoning By-law Amendment application for the development of eight, three-storey freehold townhouse units; and further, 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.