Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 26, 2019, be adopted.

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

That the request for the City of Markham for a Special Occasion Liquor Permit be received and approved.

That Council receive and consent to the disposition of this communication.

That Council refer this communication to Item 11.1 of New/ Other Business.

That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: Pakistan National Day - March 23, 2019 Greek Independence Day - March 25, 2019 World Autism Awareness Day - April 2, 2019 National Volunteer Week - April 7-13, 2019 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day - May 22, 2019 That the following new request for proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: ALS Double Play 5KM Intentional Walk - June 8-15, 2019 That the following new request for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week - September 15-21, 2019 That the following 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 for information purposes: Pakistan National Day - March 23-30, 2019 (Organized by Canadians of Pakistani Origin) Greek Independence Day - March 25, 2019 (Organized by St. Panteleimon Greek Orthodox Church) World Autism Awareness Day - April 2-9, 2019 (Organized by Autism Ontario York Chapter) Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day - May 22, 2019 (Organized by York Region Multiple Sclerosis Chapter) ALS Double Play 5KM Intentional Walk - June 8-15, 201

That the presentation by staff on the proposal be received; and, That the deputation on the proposal be received; and, That the written submission on the proposal be received; and, That the report dated January 28, 2019, entitled “Preliminary Report, Application by King Square Limited for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit additional uses on the Phase 1 lands known municipally as 9390 Woodbine Avenue” be received; and, That the record of the Public Meeting held on February 19, 2019, with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application (File ZA 18 176569), be received; and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (File ZA 18 176569) submitted by King Square Limited to amend Zoning By-law 165-80, as amended, to permit additional uses on the Phase 1 King Square Ltd. lands, be approved and that the by-law be finalized and enacted without further notice; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (By-law 2019-35)

That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 3):

That the report dated February 25th, 2019, titled “Preliminary Report, Condor Properties Ltd., Langstaff Phase 1A Development, Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a mixed-use high rise development for 910 units at 25, 11, 9 and 5 Langstasff Road, south west of Yonge Street and Highway 407, File Nos: ZA/SU 18 162178, Ward 1”, be received; and, That the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications be

That the memorandum titled “Steeles Avenue Widening Update – East of Markham Road to Ninth Line (Wards 7 & 8)” be received; and, That Council reiterates to the Regional Municipality of York the importance of timely completion of Steeles Avenue East between east of Markham Road and Ninth Line; and further, That Staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “Federal, Provincial and Regional Affordable and Rental Housing Initiatives” dated February 25, 2019 be received; and, That the Federal Minister responsible for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation be advised of Council’s support for the National Housing Strategy and the City of Markham’s interest in partnering with senior levels of government, non-profit housing organizations and rental cooperatives, and the private sector on a future eligible affordable and rental housing project in Markham; and, That the report entitled “Federal, Provincial and Regional Affordable and Rental Housing Initiatives” dated February 25, 2019, be forwarded to: The Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and that Council express its support for inclusionary zoning and request the Province to provide additional financial incentives such as the deferral of provincial education development charges and an allocation of a portion of the non-resident speculation tax collected in York Region, in support of future eligible affordable and rental housing projects in Markham; and The Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner of York Region in response to the request for comments on the draft Rental Housing Incentives Guideline for purpose built rental housing, and that Council express its support for the Guideline and request the Region to consider a 60 month Regional development charge deferral, and a tax increment equivalent grant program fo

That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted, except for Items 1 and 4. (See following items 1 and 4).

That the report titled “2018 Summary of Remuneration & Expenses for Councillors and Appointees to Boards” be received; and That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the staff report entitled, Operations and Maintenance Agreements for municipal highways, be received; and, That the Director of Operations be authorized to execute agreements between the City and other government entities and agencies relating to the operation and maintenance of municipal highways in the City of Markham, provided that the form and content of such agreements are satisfactory to the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services and the City Solicitor; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled “Annual Water Quality Report (January-December 2018)” as required by Schedule 22 of Ontario Regulation 170/03, under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 , enclosed herein be received; and, That the Annual 2018 Regulatory Water Quality Report (Attachment “A”), containing information for the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) on water supply and quality as required by Section 11 of Ontario Regulation 170/03, under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 , be received; and, That Council acknowledge that staff posted the Annual 2018 Detailed Regulatory Water Quality Report on the City’s website and that it has been made available electronically and in hard copy version since February 28, 2019 as per regulations; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the memo entitled "Digital Payment Initiative" dated February 21st, 2019 be received; and, That the correspondence from Gail Leet, Chair, Seniors Advisory Committee, on behalf of the Seniors Advisory Committee be received; and, That Council approve discontinuing the acceptance of cash as a form of payment for property taxes effective January 1st, 2020; and, That Staff report back in late 2020 with the results and feedback of the initiative, along with possible future payment modification opportunities for Council consideration; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the presentation provided by Veronica Bila, CPA, CA, CIA, Auditor General Partner/Project Manager entitled “Vendor Management Audit-Follow Up” be received; and, That the report prepared by Geoff Rodrigues, CPA, CA, CIA, CRMA, ORMP, MNP LLP, Auditor General, City of Markham, entitled “Vendor Management Audit-Follow Up” be received; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the recommendations.

That the presentation by Mr. Andy Langer, Member of the Committee for an Age-Friendly Markham entitled “There is an Urgent Need for a Residential Hospice in Markham” be received; and, That Regional Councillor Jack Heath facilitate a meeting with various stakeholders; and, That the City of Markham express its support for a residential hospice in Markham; and further, That the City request the Provincial Government assist in funding a residential hospice in Markham based on the Province's funding formula.

That the report dated February 25th, 2019, titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Sarena Properties Ltd., Zoning By-law Amendment application to extend permission for temporary uses at 197 & 199 Langstaff Road, File No.: ZA 18 257917, Ward 1”, be received; and, That the record of the Public Meeting held on March 5th, 2019 with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application, be received; and, That the application submitted by Sarena Properties Ltd. for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to extend permission for temporary uses at 197 and 199 Langstaff Road, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment be finalized and enacted without further notice; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the staff report entitled “Intention to Designate a Property Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Douglas-Heise House, Address: 15 Wales Avenue,” dated March 18, 2019, be received. (See following to bring the matter forward)

That Council consider the matter of "Intention to Designate a Property Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act Douglas-Heise House, 15 Wales Avenue, Ward 4" immediately following the Approval of Previous Minutes with respect thereto.

That the following recommendation of the Licensing Committee from the Hearing held on August 15, 2018, be approved and adopted: That the communication dated March 15, 2019 from Mr. Ken Menezes be received; and, That the application to remove three Austrian Pine trees on 50 Long Island Crescent, Markham, be approved; and, That the applicant provide for 8 replacement trees. With a minimum of 2 to 4 trees to be planted on their property, and a cash-in-lieu payment of $300.00 per replacement tree to be provided for the remainder of the trees, which may be planted in a Markham park or natural area. The replacement trees must be of a size and native species deemed appropriate by staff, and, further, That the recommendations are based on the unique characteristics of this case only and are neither intended to be precedent setting nor to be used as a basis for future cases.

1. That the report dated March 19, 2019 entitled, “2019 Operating and Capital Budgets” be received; and, 2. That Council approve a 1.97% property tax rate increase to the City’s tax levy as follows: a. 1.47% for day-to-day operations; and b. 0.50% infrastructure investment; and, 3. That Council approve the 2019 Primary Operating Budget for City services of $218,250,161 and Library of $14,794,563 to a total of $233,044,724 (excluding the 2018 surplus/deficit) which includes a 1.97% property tax rate increase, the principal components are detailed in Appendices 1 and 2; and, 4. That the gross operating expenditures of $233,044,724, (excluding the 2018 surplus), be funded from the following sources: 2019 Budget Taxation Levies $160,550,320 Payments-in-lieu of Taxes $1,209,007 Grant & Subsidy Revenues $1,956,197 General Revenues (Investment Income, Penalty & Interest, Fines, Licences & Permits) $33,007,873 User Fees & Service Charges, Rentals and Sales $30,941,364 Other Income/ Recoveries $5,379,963 Total Revenues $233,044,724 5. That Council approve the remaining 2019 Capital Budget of $103,266,046 for a total of $124,686,057 ($103,266,046 + $21,420,011 pre-approved), the projects are detailed in Appendix 3; and, 6. That Council authorize Staff to purchase US dollars (USD) for applicable capital budget projects and make any budget adjustments necessary due to a variance between the budgeted USD exchange rate and the actual USD exchange rate at the time the USD are purchased; and

That By-laws 2019-32 and 2019-35 to 2019-36 be given three readings and enacted.

That Council appoint the following individuals as Directors of the Board of Management for the Main Street Unionville Business Improvement Area for a term to expire November 14, 2022: Natasha Usher Niina Felushko Sarah Gratta Roger Kanda Tom Vasilovsky Shibani Sahney Sylvia Morris Rob Kadlovski Tony Lamanna

That Council appoint the following individuals as Directors of the Board of Management for the Main Street Markham Business Improvement Area for a term to expire November 14, 2022: Carolina Billings Brian Rowsell Linda Tsang Daniel Imbrogno Anthony Paul Paul Cicchini

That the following appointment of Members of Council to the Boards and Committees of the City of Markham be adopted, for a term ending November 14, 2022, to take effect immediately: Business Improvement Areas Markham Village Business Improvement Area (MVBIA) 1. Councillor Karen Rea 2. Councillor Andrew Keyes Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) 1. Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton 2. Councillor Reid McAlpine

​That the General Committee confidential minutes dated February 4, 2019 be confirmed.

That the confidential minutes of the January 29, 2019 Budget Committee meeting be received for information purposes.​

That the confidential report “Naming New Parks and Facilities” be received; and, That the confidential memo dated March 14, 2019 "Confidential Park Naming" be received; and, That Council approve the following park and facility names: Tony Murphy Park- 4 Chambery Crescent Harmony Park- 209 Rizal Avenue Alex Chiu Pool at Milliken Mills Community Centre & Library- 7600 Kennedy Road; and futher, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the confidential report named “Addendum to Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Douglas-Heise House, 15 Wales Avenue, Ward 4” be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That By-law 2019-37 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2019-37 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 19, 2019.

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 3:13 p.m.

3 1. That the request for the City of Markham for a Special Occasion Liquor Permit be received and approved.

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. Pakistan National Day - March 23, 2019 b. Greek Independence Day - March 25, 2019 c. World Autism Awareness Day - April 2, 2019 d. National Volunteer Week - April 7-13, 2019 e. Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day - May 22, 2019 2. That the following new request for proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: a. ALS Double Play 5KM Intentional Walk - June 8-15, 2019 3. That the following new request for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: a. Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week - September 15-21, 2019 4. That the following 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 for information purposes: 5 a. Pakistan National Day - March 23-30, 2019 (Organized by Canadians of Pakistani Origin) b. Greek Independence Day - March 25, 2019 (Organized by St. Panteleimon Greek Orthodox Church) c. World Autism Awareness Day - April 2-9, 2019 (Organized by Autism Ontario York Chapter) d. Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day - May 22, 2019 (Organized by York Region Multiple Sclerosis Chapter) e. ALS

1. That the presentation by staff on the proposal be received; and, 2. That the deputation on the proposal be received; and, 3. That the written submission on the proposal be received; and, 4. That the report dated January 28, 2019, entitled “Preliminary Report, Application by King Square Limited for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit additional uses on the Phase 1 lands known municipally as 9390 Woodbine Avenue” be received; and, 5. That the record of the Public Meeting held on February 19, 2019, with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application (File ZA 18 176569), be received; and, 6. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (File ZA 18 176569) submitted by King Square Limited to amend Zoning By-law 165-80, as amended, to permit additional uses on the Phase 1 King Square Ltd. lands, be approved and that the by-law be finalized and enacted without further notice; and further, 6 7. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (By-law 2019-35)

1. That the report entitled “Federal, Provincial and Regional Affordable and Rental Housing Initiatives” dated February 25, 2019 be received; and, 2. That the Federal Minister responsible for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation be advised of Council’s support for the National Housing Strategy and the City of Markham’s interest in partnering with senior levels of government, non-profit housing organizations and rental cooperatives, and the private sector on a future eligible affordable and rental housing project in Markham; and, 3. That the report entitled “Federal, Provincial and Regional Affordable and Rental Housing Initiatives” dated February 25, 2019, be forwarded to: a. The Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and that Council express its support for inclusionary zoning and request the Province to provide additional financial incentives such 8 as the deferral of provincial education development charges and an allocation of a portion of the non-resident speculation tax collected in York Region, in support of future eligible affordable and rental housing projects in Markham; and b. The Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner of York Region in response to the request for comments on the draft Rental Housing Incentives Guideline for purpose built rental housing, and that Council express its support for the Guideline and request the Region to consider a 60 month Regional development charge deferral, and a tax increment equivalent

9 1. That the report titled “2018 Summary of Remuneration & Expenses for Councillors and Appointees to Boards” be received; and 2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report titled “Annual Water Quality Report (January- December 2018)” as required by Schedule 22 of Ontario Regulation 170/03, under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, enclosed herein be received; and, 2. That the Annual 2018 Regulatory Water Quality Report (Attachment “A”), containing information for the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) on water supply and quality as required by Section 11 of Ontario Regulation 170/03, under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, be received; and, 3. That Council acknowledge that staff posted the Annual 2018 Detailed Regulatory Water Quality Report on the City’s website and that it has 10 been made available electronically and in hard copy version since February 28, 2019 as per regulations; and further, 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

12 1. That the report dated February 25th, 2019, titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Sarena Properties Ltd., Zoning By-law Amendment application to extend permission for temporary uses at 197 & 199 Langstaff Road, File No.: ZA 18 257917, Ward 1”, be received; and, 2. That the record of the Public Meeting held on March 5th, 2019 with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application, be received; and, 3. That the application submitted by Sarena Properties Ltd. for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to extend permission for temporary uses at 197 and 199 Langstaff Road, be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment be finalized and enacted without further notice; and further, 4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That Council consider the matter of "Intention to Designate a Property Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act Douglas-Heise House, 15 13 Wales Avenue, Ward 4" immediately following the Approval of Previous Minutes with respect thereto.

1. That Council appoint the following individuals as Directors of the Board of Management for the Main Street Markham Business Improvement Area for a term to expire November 14, 2022: a. Carolina Billings b. Brian Rowsell c. Linda Tsang d. Daniel Imbrogno e. Anthony Paul f. Paul Cicchini

1. That the confidential minutes of the January 29, 2019 Budget Committee meeting be received for information purposes. 21

1. That the confidential report “Naming New Parks and Facilities” be received; and, 2. That the confidential memo dated March 14, 2019 "Confidential Park Naming" be received; and, 3. That Council approve the following park and facility names: a. Tony Murphy Park- 4 Chambery Crescent b. Harmony Park- 209 Rizal Avenue c. Alex Chiu Pool at Milliken Mills Community Centre & Library- 7600 Kennedy Road; and futher, 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the confidential report named “Addendum to Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Douglas-Heise House, 15 Wales Avenue, Ward 4” be received; and further, 2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 22