Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 12, 2019, be adopted.

That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information.

To the Mayor and Members of Council: That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 2):

That the staff report entitled, “Destination Markham Strategy”, dated February 11th, 2019 be received; and, That Council approve the Destination Markham Strategy and forward it to the newly incorporated destination marketing organization and relevant city departments; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report dated February 11, 2019 entitled “Whistle Cessation on Stouffville GO Line – Three Rural Crossings (Ward 5)” be received; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into agreements and/or a memorandum of understanding (as required) with Metrolinx and York Region for construction of crossing safety features and implementation of whistle cessation at three (3) rural crossings (Elgin Mills Road, 9th Line and 19th Avenue) on the Stouffville GO Line, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO); and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into At-Grade Crossing Modification Agreements, Crossing Agreements or similar agreements (as required) with Metrolinx for modification of the existing crossings to incorporate new crossing safety features and to implement whistle cessation at three (3) rural crossings on the Stouffville GO Line, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the CAO; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into the Metrolinx Liability/ Insurance/Indemnity Agreement or similar agreement (as required), which requires the road authorities to obtain insurance and assume full responsibility/liability for any claims, damages, etc., resulting from incidents that arise from or would not have arisen but for whistle cessation, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the CAO; and, That Schedule “A” to the City’s Train Whistle Cessation By-law 2018-19 be amended to include

To the Mayor and Members of Council: That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 4):

That the report entitled “Award of Construction Tender 134-T-18 West Thornhill – Phase 2D Storm Sewer and Watermain Replacement” be received; and, That the contract for Tender 134-T-18 West Thornhill – Phase 2D Storm Sewer and Watermain Replacement be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, KAPP Infrastructure Inc. in the amount of $7,579,708.08, inclusive of HST; and, That a 10% contingency in the amount of $757,970.81 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That the construction award in the amount of $8,337,678.89 ($7,579,708.08 + $757,970.81) be funded from the following capital projects: 058-6150-19239-005 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 2D Construction”; 053-5350-19245-005 “Cast Iron Watermain Replacement – West Thornhill Phase 2D” as outlined under the financial considerations section in this report; and, That the remaining funds in project #19239 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 2D Construction” in the amount $1,734,931.67 will not be required from the Stormwater Fee Reserve and the budget remaining in project #19245 “Cast Iron Watermain Replacement – West Thornhill Phase 2D” in the amount of $1,266,495.44 will be returned to the original funding source; and, That a 5-year moratorium be placed on any major servicing and utility installatio

That the report entitled “Award of RFP 224-R-18 Consulting Engineering Services for Cast Iron Watermain Replacement/ Rehabilitation Design and Contract Administration ” be received; and, That the Phase 1 (Laureleaf Area) detailed design work under contract 224-R-18 Consulting Engineering Services for Cast Iron Watermain Replacement/ Rehabilitation Design be awarded to the highest ranked, lowest priced Bidder, LEA Consulting Ltd., in the amount of $289,391.19, inclusive of HST; and, That a 10% contingency in the amount of $28,939.12, inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional design costs for Phase 1 (Laureleaf Area) and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That the Consulting Engineering Services for Phase 1 (Laureleaf Area) detailed design award in the amount of $318,330.31 ($289,391.19 + $28,939.12) be funded from the capital project 053-6150-19242-005 “Cast Iron Watermain Replacement – Design”; and, That the remaining budget of $88,669.69 in capital project #19242 “Cast Iron Watermain Replacement – Design” will be returned to the original funding source; and, That the 2020/21 contract administration and design work under contract 224-R-18 Consulting Engineering Services for Cast Iron Watermain Replacement/ Rehabilitation Design be awarded to the highest ranked, lowest priced Bidder, LEA Consulting Ltd., in the following amounts (inclusive of 1

That the report titled, “Revised Council Code of Conduct in Accordance with Bill 68” be received for information purposes; and, That Markham City Council adopt the revised Council Code of Conduct included as Appendix “C” to this report; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

To the Mayor and Members of Council: That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Item 1):

That the report entitled, “City of Markham Comments on Proposed Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017”, dated February 25, 2019, be received; and, That this report, including specific recommendations for changes to Proposed Amendment 1, as summarized in the Revised Appendix ‘A’, be forwarded to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and York Region, as the City of Markham’s comments on Proposed Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the associated proposed framework for provincially significant employment zones, and the associated proposed Ontario regulation changes; and, That the Province not allow urban expansions outside of a municipal comprehensive review, except where such expansions are initiated by a local municipality, are minor and are contiguous to an existing urban area with full servicing; and, That the Province be advised that the City of Markham does not support the conversion of employment lands outside of the municipal comprehensive review process; and, That the Province consult with the City of Markham and York Region staff on the proposed provincially significant employment zones to further refine the mapping having regard to local planning considerations; and, That the Province provide a predictable and guaranteed program of transit funding to ensure delivery of higher order transit that is critical to support intensification in Markham; and further, That staff be authorized

Mayor Frank Scarpitti vacated the Chair and Regional Councillor Jack Heath assumed the Chair for discussion on the amendment. _____________________ Council consented to amend Recommendation #6 in the Revised Appendix 'A' to include the following: Recommendation 6: That the Province not allow urban expansions outside of a municipal comprehensive review, except where such expansions are initiated by a local municipality, are minor and are contiguous to an existing urban area with full servicing or which promotes inter-municipal connectivity and provides a compelling public benefit to the community. _____________________ Mayor Frank Scarpitti resumed the Chair.

That the notice of proposed sale for the City owned lands legally described as Part of Lot 5, Concession 7, being Part 1 on Reference Plan 65R-38206 attached hereto as Attachment No. 1, City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, be confirmed.

That the minutes from the February 19, 2019 Water/Wastewater Rate Public Consultation meeting be received; and, That the 2019 City of Markham’s (“City”) water/wastewater rate be increased by $0.3238/m3 from $4.1442/m3 to $4.4680/m3 effective April 1, 2019; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (By-law 2019-30)

Unionville Subcommittee That the following Members of Markham Council be appointed to the Unionville Subcommittee for a term ending November 14, 2022, to take effect immediately: Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton (Chair) Councillor Alan Ho Councillor Reid McAlpine Councillor Amanda Collucci; and, That planning and development matters pertaining to Markham Centre Advisory Committee be included as part of the mandate of the Unionville Subcommittee and that community representatives be invited to attend where there are specific agenda items; and, That planning and development matters related to Historical Unionville Community Vision committee be included as part of the mandate of the Unionville Subcommittee and that community representatives be invited to attend where there are specific agenda items; and, That the Chair and Vice-Chair of Development Services Committee are ex-officio Members of the Unionville Subcommittee; and further, That the Unionville Subcommittee Terms of Reference be amended, accordingly. Markham Subcommittee That the following Members of Markham Council be appointed to the Markham Subcommittee for a term ending November 14, 2022, to take effect immediately: Regional Councillor Jack Heath (Chair) Councillor Karen Rea Councillor Amanda Collucci Councillor Andrew Keyes; and, That planning and development matters related to Cornell Advisory Group be included as part of the mandate of the Markham Subcommittee and that community representatives be invited to attend wher

That By-laws 2019-28 to 2019-30 be given three readings and enacted.

That By-law 2019-31 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2019-31 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 2019.

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

3 To the Mayor and Members of Council: That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 2):

1. That the report dated February 11, 2019 entitled “Whistle Cessation on Stouffville GO Line – Three Rural Crossings (Ward 5)” be received; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into agreements and/or a memorandum of understanding (as required) with Metrolinx and York Region for construction of crossing safety features and implementation of whistle cessation at three (3) rural crossings (Elgin Mills Road, 9th Line and 19th Avenue) on the Stouffville GO Line, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO); and, 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into At-Grade Crossing Modification Agreements, Crossing Agreements or similar agreements (as required) with Metrolinx for modification of the existing crossings to incorporate new crossing safety features and to implement whistle cessation at three (3) rural crossings on the 4 Stouffville GO Line, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the CAO; and, 4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into the Metrolinx Liability/ Insurance/Indemnity Agreement or similar agreement (as required), which requires the road authorities to obtain insurance and assume full responsibility/liability for any claims, damages, etc., resulting from incidents that arise from or would not have arisen but for whistle cessation, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the CAO; and, 5. That Schedule “A” to the City’s Train Whistle Cessation By-law 2018-19 be am

1. That the report entitled “Award of Construction Tender 134-T-18 West Thornhill – Phase 2D Storm Sewer and Watermain Replacement” be received; and, 2. That the contract for Tender 134-T-18 West Thornhill – Phase 2D Storm Sewer and Watermain Replacement be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, KAPP Infrastructure Inc. in the amount of $7,579,708.08, inclusive of HST; and, 3. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $757,970.81 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, 4. That the construction award in the amount of $8,337,678.89 ($7,579,708.08 + $757,970.81) be funded from the following capital projects: a. 058-6150-19239-005 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 2D Construction”; b. 053-5350-19245-005 “Cast Iron Watermain Replacement – West Thornhill Phase 2D” as outlined under the financial considerations section in this report; and, 5. That the remaining funds in project #19239 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 2D Construction” in the amount $1,734,931.67 will not be required from the Stormwater Fee Reserve and the budget remaining in project #19245 “Cast Iron Watermain Replacement – West Thornhill Phase 2D” in the amount of $1,266,495.44 will be returned to the original funding source; and, 6. That a 5-year moratorium be placed on any major servicing

1. That the report entitled “Award of RFP 224-R-18 Consulting Engineering Services for Cast Iron Watermain Replacement/ Rehabilitation Design and Contract Administration ” be received; and, 2. That the Phase 1 (Laureleaf Area) detailed design work under contract 224-R-18 Consulting Engineering Services for Cast Iron Watermain Replacement/ Rehabilitation Design be awarded to the highest ranked, lowest priced Bidder, LEA Consulting Ltd., in the amount of $289,391.19, inclusive of HST; and, 3. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $28,939.12, inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional design costs for Phase 1 (Laureleaf Area) and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, 4. That the Consulting Engineering Services for Phase 1 (Laureleaf Area) detailed design award in the amount of $318,330.31 ($289,391.19 + $28,939.12) be funded from the capital project 053-6150-19242-005 “Cast Iron Watermain Replacement – Design”; and, 5. That the remaining budget of $88,669.69 in capital project #19242 “Cast Iron Watermain Replacement – Design” will be returned to the original funding source; and, 6. That the 2020/21 contract administration and design work under contract 224-R-18 Consulting Engineering Services for Cast Iron Watermain Replacement/ Rehabilitation Design be awarded to the highest ranked, lowest priced Bidder, LEA Consulting Ltd., in the following amoun

1. That the report entitled, “City of Markham Comments on Proposed Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017”, dated February 25, 2019, be received; and, 2. That this report, including specific recommendations for changes to Proposed Amendment 1, as summarized in the Revised Appendix ‘A’, be forwarded to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and York Region, as the City of Markham’s comments on Proposed Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the associated proposed framework for provincially significant employment zones, and the associated proposed Ontario regulation changes; and, 3. That the Province not allow urban expansions outside of a municipal comprehensive review, except where such expansions are initiated by a local municipality, are minor and are contiguous to an existing urban area with full servicing; and, 4. That the Province be advised that the City of Markham does not support the conversion of employment lands outside of the municipal comprehensive review process; and, 5. That the Province consult with the City of Markham and York Region staff on the proposed provincially significant employment zones to further refine the mapping having regard to local planning considerations; and, 6. That the Province provide a predictable and guaranteed program of transit funding to ensure delivery of higher order transit that is critical to support intensification in Markham; and further, 9 7. Th

Unionville Subcommittee 11 1. That the following Members of Markham Council be appointed to the Unionville Subcommittee for a term ending November 14, 2022, to take effect immediately: • Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton (Chair) • Councillor Alan Ho • Councillor Reid McAlpine • Councillor Amanda Collucci; and, 2. That planning and development matters pertaining to Markham Centre Advisory Committee be included as part of the mandate of the Unionville Subcommittee and that community representatives be invited to attend where there are specific agenda items; and, 3. That planning and development matters related to Historical Unionville Community Vision committee be included as part of the mandate of the Unionville Subcommittee and that community representatives be invited to attend where there are specific agenda items; and, 4. That the Chair and Vice-Chair of Development Services Committee are ex- officio Members of the Unionville Subcommittee; and further, 5. That the Unionville Subcommittee Terms of Reference be amended, accordingly. Markham Subcommittee 1. That the following Members of Markham Council be appointed to the Markham Subcommittee for a term ending November 14, 2022, to take effect immediately: • Regional Councillor Jack Heath (Chair) • Councillor Karen Rea • Councillor Amanda Collucci • Councillor Andrew Keyes; and, 2. That planning and development matters related to Cornell Advisory Group be included as part of the mandate of the Markham Subcommittee and that community

14 That By-law 2019-31 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2019-31 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 2019.