Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on July 14, 2021, be adopted.

That the deputation of Alena Gotz with respect to the Green Lane, Bayview and John Street Corridor Developments, be received.

That the deputation of Bobby Bhoola, Ballantry Homes, on the Interim Parkland Cash-in-Lieu Strategy be received and

That the following communications providing comments regarding the above subject matter be received for information purposes: George Hanff Brian Korson

That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 and 2):

That the staff report entitled ‘City of Markham Comments on Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 7 to Allow Urban Park Uses in the Greenbelt’ dated June 21, 2021 be received; and, That the presentation regarding the City of Markham comments on the proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) No. 7 to allow urban park uses in the Greenbelt, be received; and, That staff be directed to provide additional clauses for consideration at the July 27, 2021 Council meeting for the following: to permit golf course use in the Angus Glen block; and, reducing or narrowing consideration for park uses within the ROPA 7 and to specifically provide for park uses in relation to high density developments; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled, “City of Markham - Interim Parkland Cash-in-Lieu Strategy” be

That the staff report entitled ‘City of Markham Comments on Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 7 to Allow Urban Park Uses in the Greenbelt’ dated June 21, 2021 be received; and, That York Region be advised that Markham Council supports a limited amendment to the Regional Official Plan (ROPA 7) that: Permits golf course uses and re-configurations to the golf course within the Bruce Creek Greenbelt lands that are used for the continuing operation of the Angus Glen Golf Course; and, Permits the consideration of active urban parkland/recreational uses within the same secondary plan area and count towards the parkland dedication requirements for high density residential development only; and, That the City of Markham retains the authority to accept or reject parkland within the Greenbelt Plan area at its sole discretion for high density residential development; and, That this resolution be submitted to York Region and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on the proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment No 7; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “City of Markham – Interim Parkland Cash-in-Lieu Strategy” be received and that the following recommendations be adopted: That the City of Markham provide a reduction of 25% of the value of Parkland Cash-in-Lieu Dedication for medium and high density residential apartments; and, That the Interim reduction of Parkland Cash-in-Lieu for medium and high density residential apartments be effective immediately upon the approval of this strategy until a new Parkland By-law is adopted by Council in 2022; and, That the Interim reduction of Parkland Cash-in-Lieu only be applied to medium and high density developments where there is no other area-specific parkland agreement with the City of Markham related to the conveyance of Parkland or payment of Parkland Cash-in-Lieu; and, That in situations where land is to be dedicated to the City for parkland and a balance is to be paid through cash-in-lieu of parkland, the value of the land dedicated be deducted from the total Parkland Cash-in-Lieu calculated for the entire development; and, That the reduction be applied only to development agreements executed subsequent to the adoption of this recommendation; and, That for the purposes of affordable and rental housing, that an Interim Parkland Cash-in-Lieu policy be approved as follows: 35% reduction for purpose built rental units; 50% reduction for affordable rental units; and, 100% reduction for non-profit sector subsidized rental units, as approved by Council; That t

That By-law 2021-62 be given three readings and enacted.

That Council rise from Confidential session at 6:42 PM.

That the confidential Council minutes dated June 29, 2021 be confirmed.

That the Council restricted and confidential minutes dated May 4, 2021, confirmed.

That restricted and confidential presentation regarding labour relations or employee negotiations, be received; and, That staff proceed as directed at the July 27, 2021 restricted and confidential Council meeting for resolution 1 and: a. clause 1 of resolution 2 of the restricted and confidential motion; and, b. clause 2 of resolution 2 of the restricted and confidential and motion; and, c. clause 3 of resolution 2 of the restricted and confidential motion.

That By-law 2021-63 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2021-63 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF July 27, 2021.

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

3 1. That the deputation of Alena Gotz with respect to the Green Lane, Bayview and John Street Corridor Developments, be received.

That the following communications providing comments regarding the above subject matter be received for information purposes: 1. George Hanff 2. Brian Korson

1. That the staff report entitled ‘City of Markham Comments on Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 7 to Allow Urban Park Uses in the Greenbelt’ dated June 21, 2021 be received; and, 2. That the presentation regarding the City of Markham comments on the proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) No. 7 to allow urban park uses in the Greenbelt, be received; and, 3. That staff be directed to provide additional clauses for consideration at the July 27, 2021 Council meeting for the following: 1. to permit golf course use in the Angus Glen block; and, 2. reducing or narrowing consideration for park uses within the ROPA 7 and to specifically provide for park uses in relation to high density developments; and further, 4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

5 1. That the report entitled, “City of Markham - Interim Parkland Cash-in- Lieu Strategy” be

1. That the confidential Council minutes dated June 29, 2021 be confirmed. 13

That By-law 2021-63 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2021-63 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF July 27, 2021. 14