Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on May 5, 2023, be adopted.

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 17, 2023, be adopted.

That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: National Indigenous History Month, June 2023. Indigenous People Day, June 21, 2023. Pride Month, June 2023. International Public Service Day, June 23, 2023. International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, June 26, 2023. International Trigeminal Neuralgia Day, June 26, 2023. That the following new request for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: International Public Service Day, June 23, 2023.

That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 7):

That the report titled “Development Charge and Community Benefits Charge December 31, 2022 Reserve Balances and Annual Activity of the Accounts” be received by Council as required under Section 43(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 , as amended , and Section 37(48) of the Planning Act ; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.

That the report entitled “Development Charge Interest Policy” be received; and, That the revised “Development Charge Interest Policy”, attached as Appendix A, be adopted by Council; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report dated May 23, 2023 entitled “2023 Tax Rates and Levy By-law” be received; and, That a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling $814,035,928 required by the City of Markham, the Regional Municipality of York, Province of Ontario (Education) and Business Improvement Areas, in a form substantially similar to Appendix A (attached), satisfactory to the City Solicitor and provides for the mailing of notices and requesting payment of taxes for the year 2023, as set out as follows, be approved; and, TAX LEVYING BODY 2023 TAX LEVY AMOUNT City of Markham $176,566,030 Region of York $383,061,591 Province of Ontario (Education) $253,954,446 Markham Village BIA $239,640 Unionville BIA $214,221 Total $814,035,928 3. That staff be authorized to levy against Markham Stouffville Hospital and Seneca College the annual levy pursuant to Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as outlined in Section 9 of the attached by-law once the required information is received from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities; and, 4. That the attached by-law be passed to authorize the 2023 Tax Rates and Levy By-law; and further, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (By-law 2023-90)

That the Report for the Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be received; and, That taxes totalling approximately $175,191 (incl. $2,556 of Stormwater Fees) be adjusted under Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 of which the City’s tax portion is estimated to be $34,259; and, That the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments; and, That the Treasurer be directed to adjust the Collector’s Roll accordingly; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (By-law 2023-90)

That the report titled “2023 Unionville Business Improvement Area and Markham Village Business Improvement Area Operating Budgets” dated May 9, 2023 be received; and, That the 2023 Operating Budget in the amount of $450,000 for the Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) be approved; and, That the 2023 Operating Budget in the amount of $334,034 for the Markham Village Business Improvement Area (MVBIA) be approved; and, That the deputation from Doug Denby be received; and, That the Special Tax Rate levy, in the amount of $214,221 for the UBIA members and $239,640 for the MBIA members be included in the 2022 Tax Levy By-law; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “2022 Wastewater Collection Performance Report” (the 2022 Report) be received; and, That Council acknowledge and endorse the 2022 Report and its outcomes as a baseline for future reporting; and, That Staff be authorized to share this 2022 Report with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (Ministry), as a best practice and to seek early feedback, in anticipation of reporting requirements under the Consolidated Linear Infrastructure (CLI) Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) for the City’s Collection System; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

The presentation by the Auditor General titled City of Markham: Audit Plan Update be received; and Thar Council approve the recommended Audit Plan for 2023; and further, That Staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted, save and except Item 8.2.5 (Items 1 to 8):

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 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 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.

13.1 BY-LAW 2023-90, A BY-LAW TO PROVIDE FOR 2023 TAX RATES AND LEVY 1. By-Law 2023-90 Tax Rates and Levy.pdf To provide for the Levy and Collection of Sums required by the Corporation of The City of Markham for the year 2023 and to provide for the mailing of notices requiring payment of taxes for the year 2023

That the rules of procedure be waived to add an additional item regarding a litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board/advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

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

That the confidential Council minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on May 5, 2023, be adopted.

That the verbal update on the recruitment of the new Treasurer and Director of Financial Services for the City of Markham be received; and, That Council appoint Joseph Silva, Director of Financial Services, as Treasurer for the City of Markham, effective June 19, 2023; and, That the By-law to appoint a Treasurer and Deputy Treasurers be included on the June 14, 2023 Council agenda for adoption; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the confidential legal report titled, “UPDATE REPORT - REQUEST FOR DIRECTION re: Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal by Timbercreek Four Quadrant GP2 Inc., Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications at 288, 298, and 300 John Street (Ward 1)”, be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution; and further,

That the Confidential Report entitled “Request for Direction re RDG Gateway Tower One Inc. Section 69(3) OLT Appeal” be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these Resolutions.

That Staff be directed to do all thing necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That By-law 2023-89 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2023-89 - A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 31, 2023.

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 3:23 PM.

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. National Indigenous History Month, June 2023. b. Indigenous People Day, June 21, 2023. c. Pride Month, June 2023. d. International Public Service Day, June 23, 2023. e. International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, June 26, 2023. f. International Trigeminal Neuralgia Day, June 26, 2023. 2. That the following new request for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: a. International Public Service Day, June 23, 2023. 4

1. That the report entitled “Development Charge Interest Policy” be received; and, 2. That the revised “Development Charge Interest Policy”, attached as Appendix A, be adopted by Council; and further, 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 5

1. That the report dated May 23, 2023 entitled “2023 Tax Rates and Levy By-law” be received; and, 2. That a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling $814,035,928 required by the City of Markham, the Regional Municipality of York, Province of Ontario (Education) and Business Improvement Areas, in a form substantially similar to Appendix A (attached), satisfactory to the City Solicitor and provides for the mailing of notices and requesting payment of taxes for the year 2023, as set out as follows, be approved; and, TAX LEVYING BODY 2023 TAX LEVY AMOUNT City of Markham $176,566,030 Region of York $383,061,591 Province of Ontario (Education) $253,954,446 Markham Village BIA $239,640 Unionville BIA $214,221 Total $814,035,928 3. That staff be authorized to levy against Markham Stouffville Hospital and Seneca College the annual levy pursuant to Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as outlined in Section 9 of the attached by-law once the required information is received from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities; and, 4. That the attached by-law be passed to authorize the 2023 Tax Rates and Levy By-law; and further, 6 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (By-law 2023-90)

1. That the report titled “2023 Unionville Business Improvement Area and Markham Village Business Improvement Area Operating Budgets” dated May 9, 2023 be received; and, 2. That the 2023 Operating Budget in the amount of $450,000 for the Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) be approved; and, 7 3. That the 2023 Operating Budget in the amount of $334,034 for the Markham Village Business Improvement Area (MVBIA) be approved; and, 4. That the deputation from Doug Denby be received; and, 5. That the Special Tax Rate levy, in the amount of $214,221 for the UBIA members and $239,640 for the MBIA members be included in the 2022 Tax Levy By-law; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8 1. The presentation by the Auditor General titled City of Markham: Audit Plan Update be received; and 2. Thar Council approve the recommended Audit Plan for 2023; and further, 3. That Staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the staff report entitled, “Milliken Centre Secondary Plan - Draft Policy Framework” dated May 30, 2023, be received; and, 9 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, 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.

1. That the staff report, dated May 30, 2023, containing the subjects titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Red Line Revision 10 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

Whereas the City of Markham made a pledge, committing to facilitating the construction of 44,000 new units by 2031 to support the Provincial housing goal; Whereas many of the changes in the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement are counterproductive to the housing goal and may result in uncoordinated planning and development; Whereas Markham Council strongly opposes privately initiated employment conversions in an effort to provide a balance between residential and economic growth; Whereas on May 30, 2023 the commenting period on the proposed Provincial Planning Statement was extended to August 4, 2023 which provides an opportunity for the Province and municipalities to collaborate and find appropriate solutions to addressing the housing crisis before the policies are finalized; Therefore, be it resolved: 12 1. That Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to immediately convene a meeting with the Ontario Big City Mayors and appropriate stakeholders/industries to provide the rationale of the proposed Provincial Planning Statement and collaboratively find alternative solutions to achieving the housing targets that do not erode other areas of the provincial policy framework that municipalities rely upon to support realization of complete communities, infrastructure planning, and the wise use and management of our natural resources, and, 2. That the report dated May 30, 2023 titled “Comments on the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement” be received; and, 3

1. That the report titled “Citywide Parking Strategy – Policy Framework and Progress Update #1” be received; and, 2. That Council endorse the draft vision, guiding principles and parking zone criteria as the policy framework of the Citywide Parking Strategy Study; and, 3. That staff conduct a workshop with Council to help refine the parking zone criteria and guidelines; and further, 4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 15

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, 16 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.

13.1 BY-LAW 2023-90, A BY-LAW TO PROVIDE FOR 2023 TAX RATES AND LEVY To provide for the Levy and Collection of Sums required by the Corporation of The City of Markham for the year 2023 and to provide for the mailing of notices requiring payment of taxes for the year 2023

17 That the rules of procedure be waived to add an additional item regarding a litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board/advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

1. That the verbal update on the recruitment of the new Treasurer and Director of Financial Services for the City of Markham be received; and, 2. That Council appoint Joseph Silva, Director of Financial Services, as Treasurer for the City of Markham, effective June 19, 2023; and, 18 3. That the By-law to appoint a Treasurer and Deputy Treasurers be included on the June 14, 2023 Council agenda for adoption; and further, 4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.