Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on December 18, 2024, be adopted.

That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 4):

That the report titled “261-S-24 Fire Radio Replacement” be received; and, That the contract for 261-S-24 Fire Radio Replacement be awarded to Motorola Solutions Canada Inc. in the amount of $690,514.98 inclusive of HST; and, That the award be funded from the 2025 Capital Project # 25061 – Radio Equipment Replacement, with an approved budget in the amount of $610,500.00; and, That the budget shortfall in the amount of $80,014.98 ($690,514.98 - $610,500.00) be funded from an additional draw from the Life Cycle Reserve; and, That the tendering process be waived in accordance Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11 Non-Competitive Procurement, item 1 (b) which states “where there is only one source of supply for the goods to be purchased”; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “Main Street Markham Reconstruction from Bullock Drive to 16th Avenue – Design Budget Update” be received; and, That capital account #083-6150-24271-005 in the amount of $962,500.00 for Consulting Services for pre-design and detailed design of Main Street Markham Reconstruction from Bullock Drive to 16th Avenue be increased by $1,454,726.24 (from $962,500.00 to $2,417,226.24) inclusive of HST to account for changes to the design elements, regulatory changes, new standards, inflation, and process changes; and, That the additional costs be funded from the following sources: • Development Charges – $290,945.25 • Life Cycle/Waterworks/Stormwater – $1,163,780.99; and, That the Chief Administrative Officer be given the delegated authority to award the contract for the Consulting Services for the for pre-design and detailed design of Main Street Markham reconstruction from Bullock Drive to 16th Avenue; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That in accordance with 10.1 (j) (viii) of the Council Code of Conduct, Council authorize the following exemptions only for the purposes of the 2025 Chinese Heritage Month Events: That Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Michael Chan and Regional Councillor Joe Li, be exempt from the $30,000 annual fundraising limit as noted in 10.1 (j) (vi) of the Code of Conduct and the $5,000 limit for one-source donations as noted in 10.1 (j) (vii); and, That Councillor Ritch Lau, Councillor Amanda Collucci and Councillor Isa Lee be exempt from the $20,000 annual fundraising limit as noted in 10.1 (j) (vi) of the Code of Conduct and the $5,000 limit for one-source donations as noted in 10.1 (j) (vii); and, That staff be authorized to provide accounting and financial transaction services in support of the Chinese Heritage Month Events; and, That all revenue and expense transactions comply with the financial controllership processes as required by the Treasurer; and further, That Staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That in accordance with 10.1 (j) (viii) of the Council Code of Conduct, Council authorize the following exemptions only for the purposes of the Mayor Scarpitti’s 2025 Chinese New Year Dinner: That Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Michael Chan, Regional Councillor Joe Li, and Regional Councillor Alan Ho be exempt from the $30,000 annual fundraising limit as noted in 10.1 (j) (vi) of the Code of Conduct and the $5,000 limit for one-source donations as noted in 10.1 (j) (vii); and, That Councillor Ritch Lau, Councillor Isa Lee, and Councillor Amanda Collucci be exempt from the $20,000 annual fundraising limit as noted in 10.1 (j) (vi) of the Code of Conduct and the $5,000 limit for one-source donations as noted in 10.1 (j) (vii); and, That staff be authorized to provide accounting and financial transaction services in support of the Mayor Scarpitti’s Chinese New Year Dinner; and, That all revenue and expense transactions comply with the financial controllership processes as required by the Treasurer; and further, That Staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the staff report titled “Request for Demolition, 11172 Warden Ave., Historic Clayton Schoolhouse, Ward 2” dated January 27, 2025, be received; and, That Council has no objection to the proposed complete demolition of the Historic Clayton Schoolhouse; and, That the Designation By-law for the Historic Clayton Schoolhouse under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be repealed; and, That as a condition of the demolition approval, the owner provide and install at their cost, an interpretive baked enamel “Markham Remembered Plaque” to commemorate the history and architecture of the Historic Clayton Schoolhouse; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group), Site Plan Application to facilitate a new 35-storey residential building with 335 units at 190 Enterprise Boulevard in Markham Centre (Ward 3), File SPC 15 155470”, be received; and, That the Site Plan application (SPC 15 155470) submitted by Ruland Properties Inc. (The Remington Group), be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions in Appendix ‘A’, and that Site Plan Approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or their designate; and, That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 335 residential units; and, That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed within a period of three (3) years from the date that Council assigned servicing allocation; and, That York Region be advised that servicing allocation for 335 residential units has been confirmed; and, That Site Plan Endorsement shall lapse, and Site Plan Approval will not be issued after a period of three (3) years from the date of endorsement in the event that the Site Plan Agreement is not executed within that time period; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report and presentation dated January 27, 2025, entitled, “Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan Study - Interim Report” be received; and, That the deputations from Marilyn Ginsberg, Elizabeth Janz, Katie Kadambini, and Evelin Ellison, be received; and, That the Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan Study - Interim Report and emerging concept be released for public consultation and input; and, That staff be directed to facilitate Special Development Services Committee meetings for the purposes of a breakdown of the Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan that includes a review of the proposed intensification on both sides of Yonge Street, and open space opportunities for the development of a complete community, and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That By-laws 2025-3 to 2025-16 be given three readings and enacted.

Being a By-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control

Being a By-law to designate Gormley-Wideman House, 3490 Nineteenth Avenue, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest. (Development Services Report No. 45, December 4, 2024 Council, Item 7.1.1)

Being a By-law to designate Wideman-Cober House, 3812 Nineteenth Avenue, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest. (Development Services Report No. 33, September 25, 2024 Council, Item 7.1.1)

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Council resolve into closed session to discuss the following confidential matters at 1:25 PM:

That By-law 2025-2 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2025-2- A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 28, 2025.

4 1. That the report entitled “Main Street Markham Reconstruction from Bullock Drive to 16th Avenue – Design Budget Update” be received; and, 2. That capital account #083-6150-24271-005 in the amount of $962,500.00 for Consulting Services for pre-design and detailed design of Main Street Markham Reconstruction from Bullock Drive to 16th Avenue be increased by $1,454,726.24 (from $962,500.00 to $2,417,226.24) inclusive of HST to account for changes to the design elements, regulatory changes, new standards, inflation, and process changes; and, 3. That the additional costs be funded from the following sources:• Development Charges – $290,945.25• Life Cycle/Waterworks/Stormwater – $1,163,780.99; and, 4. That the Chief Administrative Officer be given the delegated authority to award the contract for the Consulting Services for the for pre-design and detailed design of Main Street Markham reconstruction from Bullock Drive to 16th Avenue; and further, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That in accordance with 10.1 (j) (viii) of the Council Code of Conduct, Council authorize the following exemptions only for the purposes of the 2025 Chinese Heritage Month Events: a. That Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Michael Chan and Regional Councillor Joe Li, be exempt from the $30,000 annual fundraising limit as noted in 10.1 (j) (vi) of the Code of Conduct and the $5,000 limit for one-source donations as noted in 10.1 (j) (vii); and, b. That Councillor Ritch Lau, Councillor Amanda Collucci and Councillor Isa Lee be exempt from the $20,000 annual fundraising limit as noted in 10.1 (j) (vi) of the Code of 5 Conduct and the $5,000 limit for one-source donations as noted in 10.1 (j) (vii); and, 2. That staff be authorized to provide accounting and financial transaction services in support of the Chinese Heritage Month Events; and, 3. That all revenue and expense transactions comply with the financial controllership processes as required by the Treasurer; and further, 4. That Staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That in accordance with 10.1 (j) (viii) of the Council Code of Conduct, Council authorize the following exemptions only for the purposes of the Mayor Scarpitti’s 2025 Chinese New Year Dinner: a. That Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Michael Chan, Regional Councillor Joe Li, and Regional Councillor Alan Ho be exempt from the $30,000 annual fundraising limit as noted in 10.1 (j) (vi) of the Code of Conduct and the $5,000 limit for one-source donations as noted in 10.1 (j) (vii); and, b. That Councillor Ritch Lau, Councillor Isa Lee, and Councillor Amanda Collucci be exempt from the $20,000 annual fundraising limit as noted in 10.1 (j) (vi) of the Code of Conduct and the $5,000 limit for one-source donations as noted in 10.1 (j) (vii); and, 2. That staff be authorized to provide accounting and financial transaction services in support of the Mayor Scarpitti’s Chinese New Year Dinner; and, 3. That all revenue and expense transactions comply with the financial controllership processes as required by the Treasurer; and further, 6 4. That Staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8 1. That the report and presentation dated January 27, 2025, entitled, “Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan Study - Interim Report” be received; and, 2. That the deputations from Marilyn Ginsberg, Elizabeth Janz, Katie Kadambini, and Evelin Ellison, be received; and, 3. That the Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan Study - Interim Report and emerging concept be released for public consultation and input; and, 4. That staff be directed to facilitate Special Development Services Committee meetings for the purposes of a breakdown of the Yonge Corridor Secondary Plan that includes a review of the proposed intensification on both sides of Yonge Street, and open space opportunities for the development of a complete community, and further, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That By-laws 2025-3 to 2025-16 be given three readings and enacted. 9

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into closed session discuss the following confidential matters at 1:25 PM:

1. That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on December 18, 2024, be adopted.

1. That the following persons be appointed to the Board of Directors for the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham for a term expiring June 30, 2028: Sophia Sun Josy Jamieson

1. That the Confidential presentation titled " Eastside Chevrolet GMC Buick Ltd., Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Applications to permit a Mixed-Use Development Consisting two 35-Storey buildings 8435 Woodbine Avenue (Ward 8)" be received; and further, 2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the Resolutions.