Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 22, 2023, be adopted.

That the deputation of Ian Free be received.

That the written communication dated April 5, 2023, regarding "Proposed Designation 26 Langstaff Road East, Ward 1" from Heather Grey-Wolf, Chief Development Officer, Infrastructure Ontario be received.

That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: Philippines Independence Day - June 12, 2023 International Dark Sky Week - April 22-30, 2023 Jewish Heritage Month - May, 2023 Green Shirt Day - April 7, 2023 Human Values Day - April 24, 2023 That the following new requests for flag 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 and added to the Five-Year List of Request to Raise Flag approved by Council: Philippine Week - June 11 - 18, 2023 (Organized by Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians)

That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted, save and except Item No. 8.1.4. (Items 1 to 4):

That the April 4, 2023, report titled “Request for Demolition – Addition to Toronto Ladies Golf Clubhouse, 7859 Yonge Street, Thornhill Heritage Conservation District”, be received; and, That Council supports the proposed demolition of the existing non-heritage addition to the Toronto Ladies Golf Clubhouse; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the April 4, 2023, report titled, “Request for Demolition – Commercial Building, 147A Main Street, Unionville Heritage Conservation District, Ward 3”, be received; and, That Council supports the proposed demolition of the Commercial Building at 147A Main Street, as per Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act ; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the April 4, 2023, report titled, “Recommendation Report - Notice of Intention to Demolish – Property Listed on the Markham Heritage Register – Single-Detached Dwelling and Accessory Buildings, 10508 Warden Avenue, Ward 2,” be received; and, That the recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee on March 8, 2023 to not object to the proposed demolition subject to the advertising of the existing buildings for relocation or salvage by others (in accordance with Appendix ‘E’ of this report), be received as information; and, That Council supports the proposed demolition of the existing single-detached dwelling and accessory buildings at 10508 Warden Avenue subject to the owner advertising of the availability of the buildings for relocation or salvage by others; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the April 4, 2023, report titled, “Recommendation Report - Proposed Designation under the Ontario Heritage, 26 Langstaff Road East, Ward 1,”, be received; and, That the recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee on November 9, 2022 in support of designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (in accordance with Appendix ‘E’ of this report), be received as information; and, That the deputations made by Valerie Burke and Barry Nelson at the April 4th Development Services Committee be received; and, That the written correspondence from Valerie Burke and Diane Berwick be received; and, That Council does not consider 26 Langstaff Road East to be a significant cultural heritage resource worthy of designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the April 4, 2023, report titled, “Recommendation Report - Proposed Designation under the Ontario Heritage, 26 Langstaff Road East, Ward 1,”, be received; and, That the recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee on November 9, 2022 in support of designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (in accordance with Appendix ‘E’ of this report), be received as information; and, That the deputations made by Valerie Burke and Barry Nelson at the April 4th Development Services Committee be received; and, That the written correspondence from Valerie Burke and Diane Berwick be received; and, That Council considers 26 Langstaff Road East to be a significant cultural heritage resource worthy of designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report dated April 4, 2023 titled, “2023 Operating and Capital Budgets” be received; and, That Council approve a 3.0% property tax rate increase to the City’s tax levy as follows: 1.93% for Markham’s day-to-day operations; and, 0.60% infrastructure investment; and, 0.47% for the payback of the Corporate Stabilization Reserve; and, That Council give further consideration in budget 2024 for provisions related to Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 as follows: 0.97% for salary recoveries previously funded through Development Charges; and, 1.03% provision for future Bill 23 impacts related to parkland, growth studies and reduced Development Charge collection impacts; and, That Council approve the 2023 Primary Operating Budget for City services of $267,761,234, as detailed in Appendix 1; and, That Council approve the remaining 2023 Capital Budget of $ 164,103,400 for a total of $223,943,300 ($ 164,103,400 + $59,839,900 pre-approved), as per projects detailed in Appendix 2; and, That Council approve the 2023 Planning & Design Operating Budget totalling $13,235,215 , as detailed in Appendix 3; and, That Council approve the 2023 Engineering Operating Budget totalling $11,130,096, as detailed in Appendix 4; and, That Council approve the 2023 Building Standards Operating Budget totalling $11,346,072, as detailed in Appendix 5; and, That Council approve the 2023 Waterworks Operating Budget totalling $141,242,580, as detailed in Appendix 6; and, That Council approve proje

That By-laws 2023-61 to 2022-69 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 2:18 PM:

That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 22, 2023, be adopted.

That the confidential verbal update from the City Solicitor be received.

That the report entitled “Conveyance of Easements to Utilities– York University” be received; and That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That By-law 2023-60 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2023-60 - A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2023.

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 3:38 p.m.

3 1. That the deputation of Ian Free be received.

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. Philippines Independence Day - June 12, 2023 b. International Dark Sky Week - April 22-30, 2023 c. Jewish Heritage Month - May, 2023 d. Green Shirt Day - April 7, 2023 e. Human Values Day - April 24, 2023 2. That the following new requests for flag 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 4 Protocol Policy, be received and added to the Five-Year List of Request to Raise Flag approved by Council: a. Philippine Week - June 11 - 18, 2023 (Organized by Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians)

1. That the April 4, 2023, report titled, “Recommendation Report - Proposed Designation under the Ontario Heritage, 26 Langstaff Road East, Ward 1,”, be received; and, 2. That the recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee on November 9, 2022 in support of designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (in accordance with Appendix ‘E’ of this report), be received as information; and, 7 3. That the deputations made by Valerie Burke and Barry Nelson at the April 4th Development Services Committee be received; and, 4. That the written correspondence from Valerie Burke and Diane Berwick be received; and, 5. That Council considers 26 Langstaff Road East to be a significant cultural heritage resource worthy of designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report dated April 4, 2023 titled, “2023 Operating and Capital Budgets” be received; and, 2. That Council approve a 3.0% property tax rate increase to the City’s tax levy as follows: a. 1.93% for Markham’s day-to-day operations; and, b. 0.60% infrastructure investment; and, c. 0.47% for the payback of the Corporate Stabilization Reserve; and, 3. That Council give further consideration in budget 2024 for provisions related to Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 as follows: a. 0.97% for salary recoveries previously funded through Development Charges; and, b. 1.03% provision for future Bill 23 impacts related to parkland, growth studies and reduced Development Charge collection impacts; and, 8 4. That Council approve the 2023 Primary Operating Budget for City services of $267,761,234, as detailed in Appendix 1; and, 5. That Council approve the remaining 2023 Capital Budget of $164,103,400 for a total of $223,943,300 ($164,103,400 + $59,839,900 pre-approved), as per projects detailed in Appendix 2; and, 6. That Council approve the 2023 Planning & Design Operating Budget totalling $13,235,215, as detailed in Appendix 3; and, 7. That Council approve the 2023 Engineering Operating Budget totalling $11,130,096, as detailed in Appendix 4; and, 8. That Council approve the 2023 Building Standards Operating Budget totalling $11,346,072, as detailed in Appendix 5; and, 9. That Council approve the 2023 Waterworks Operating Budget totalling $141,242,580, as detailed in Ap

That By-law 2023-60 be given three readings and enacted. 13 Three Readings BY-LAW 2023-60 - A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2023.