Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 8, 2023, be adopted.

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

That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 2):

That the report entitled “299-T-22 West Thornhill – Phase 4B Storm Sewer Upgrades” be received; and, That the contract for West Thornhill – Phase 4B Storm Sewer Upgrades be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, GFL Infrastructure Group in the amount of $8,503,297.26, inclusive of HST; and, That a 10% contingency in the amount of $850,329.73. inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expenditures of the contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That the construction award in the amount of $9,353,626.98 ($8,503,297.26 + $850,329.73) be funded from the account 058-6150-23029-005 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 4B Construction”; as outlined under the financial considerations section in this report; and, That the remaining funds from this tender relating to project #23029 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 4B Construction” in the amount $4,077,728.02 be returned to the Stormwater Fee Reserve; and, That a 5-year moratorium be placed on any major servicing and utility installation along restored areas of the following streets: Romfield Circuit (from Stornoway Cres to Kindale Way); Stornoway Crescent (from Romfield Circuit to House # 30 Stornoway Crescent); Baymark Road (from Romfield Circuit to Hester Court); Fleance Drive (from Baymark Road to 160m east); Dunsinane Drive (from Baymark Road to 42m east); Rothsay Road

That the update on the status of the MZO and proposed amendment for the property known municipally as 36 Apple Creek Boulevard and 8885 Woodbine Avenue be received; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design be directed to write to the Province to seek clarity on the designs being proposed as part of the amendment to the MZO for the property known municipally as 36 Apple Creek Boulevard and 8885 Woodbine Avenue; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design engage with the Province on a protocol for informing senior staff and Council of proposed amendments to an MZO and report back to Council on those discussions; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the minutes from the February 13th, 2023 Water/Wastewater Rate Public Consultation meeting be received; and, That the 2023 City of Markham’s (“City”) water/wastewater rate be increased by 3.8% or $0.1774/m3 from $4.6163/m3 to $4.7937/m3 effective April 1, 2023; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the designation By-law 2020-67 be amended by removing it from the lands to be dedicated to York Region, identified as Parts 1 and 4 on the attached Site Plan, as required in the condition for consent application File CNST 21 135584; and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the former resolution.

That the February 16, 2023, memorandum titled, “Partial Demolition of Modern Construction Components on a Property Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act , 11127 Warden Avenue, Former Clayton Schoolhouse”, be received; and, That Council has no objection to the removal of non-heritage construction damaged by fire at 11172 Warden Ave; and, That as per the recommendation of both Heritage Markham and City staff, the historic solid brick walls of the former Clayton Schoolhouse be protected from the elements and temporarily stabilized, in consultation with City staff, so that the historic building may be restored; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the former resolution.

That Councillor Reid McAlpine be appointed as the City of Markham’s representative to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) Regional Watershed Alliance Sub-Committee.

That By-laws 2023-37 to 2023-46 and 2023-48 to 2023-49 be given three readings and enacted.

That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 8, 2023, be adopted.

That the confidential report entitled “Reporting Out of Real Property Acquisitions – 7755 Bayview Avenue and 120 South Town Centre Boulevard” be received; and, That the foregoing resolutions and this report be reported out in the public Council meeting on this date.

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matter at 2:02 pm:

That By-law 2023-36 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2023-36 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2023. No attachment

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 3:04 PM.

1. That the report entitled “299-T-22 West Thornhill – Phase 4B Storm Sewer Upgrades” be received; and, 2. That the contract for West Thornhill – Phase 4B Storm Sewer Upgrades be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, GFL Infrastructure Group in the amount of $8,503,297.26, inclusive of HST; and, 3. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $850,329.73. inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expenditures of the 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 $9,353,626.98 ($8,503,297.26 + $850,329.73) be funded from the account 058- 6150-23029-005 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 4B Construction”; as outlined under the financial considerations section in this report; and, 5. That the remaining funds from this tender relating to project #23029 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 4B Construction” in the amount $4,077,728.02 be returned to the Stormwater Fee Reserve; and, 4 6. That a 5-year moratorium be placed on any major servicing and utility installation along restored areas of the following streets: 1. Romfield Circuit (from Stornoway Cres to Kindale Way); 2. Stornoway Crescent (from Romfield Circuit to House # 30 Stornoway Crescent); 3. Baymark Road (from Romfield Circuit to Hester Court); 4. Fleance Drive (from Baymark Road to 160m east); 5. Dunsinane Drive (from Baym

1. That the update on the status of the MZO and proposed amendment for the property known municipally as 36 Apple Creek Boulevard and 8885 Woodbine Avenue be received; and, 2. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design be directed to write to the Province to seek clarity on the designs being proposed as part of the amendment to the MZO for the property known municipally as 36 Apple Creek Boulevard and 8885 Woodbine Avenue; and, 3. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design engage with the Province on a protocol for informing senior staff and Council of proposed amendments to an MZO and report back to Council on those discussions; and further, 4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 5

1. That the designation By-law 2020-67 be amended by removing it from the lands to be dedicated to York Region, identified as Parts 1 and 4 on the attached Site Plan, as required in the condition for consent application File CNST 21 135584; and, 2. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the former resolution. 6

1. That the following Councillors be appointed to Markham Advisory Boards and Committees for the 2022-2026 Term: Advisory Committee on Accessibility Regional Councillor Alan Ho Councillor Ritch Lau Box Grove Community Centre Board Councillor Juanita Nathan 7 Canada Day Celebration Organizing Committee Mayor Frank Scarpitti Councillor Amanda Collucci Cedar Grove Community Centre Board Councillor Juanita Nathan Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Councillor Reid McAlpine Councillor Ritch Lau Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee Regional Councillor Allan Ho Councillor Reid McAlpine Environmental Advisory Committee Councillor Amanda Collucci Councillor Ritch Lau Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board Regional Councillor Jim Jones Friends of the Markham Museum Board Councillor Andrew Keyes Councillor Karen Rea German Mills Community Centre Board Councillor Keith Irish German Mills Meadow & Natural Habitat Liaison Committee Councillor Keith Irish Heintzman House Community Centre Board Councillor Keith Irish Heritage Markham Committee Councillor Keith Irish 8 Councillor Reid McAlpine Councillor Karen Rea Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival Organizing Committee Councillor Juanita Nathan Councillor Isa Lee Markham Village Train Station Community Centre Board Councillor Karen Rea Mayor’s Youth Council Councillor Isa Lee Councillor Juanita Nathan Public Library Board Deputy Mayor Michael Chan Councillor Ritch Lau Race Relations Committee Councillor Juanita Nathan Varley-McKay Art

11 1. That Councillor Reid McAlpine be appointed as the City of Markham’s representative to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) Regional Watershed Alliance Sub-Committee.

That By-law 2023-36 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2023-36 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2023. No attachment 15