Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 31, 2023, be adopted.

That the deputations from Mark Silver and Madeleine Nevins be received.

That the deputation of Martin Silver be received.

That the deputation of Madeleine Nevins be received.

That the request for the City of Markham for a Special Occasion Permit be received; and, further That the City of Markham recognize the Markham Fair as an event of "Municipal Significance".

That the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) decision for Scardred 7 Company Limited, 4038 And 4052 Highway 7 East (Ward 3) be received.

The communication on the Proposed Update to the Unionville Special Policy Area – Council Endorsed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be received.

That the written submission by Fred Peters be received for information purposes.[See Item 8.1.4, Report NO. 23 for General Committee (June 6, 2023) (16.0)]

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

That the report dated June 6, 2023 titled “Status of Capital Projects as of March 31, 2023 be received"; and, That the Projects Completed within Scope with Surplus Funds and the Projects Completed within Scope without Surplus Funds, as identified on Exhibit B, be approved for closure and funds in the amount of $3,986,605 be transferred to the original sources of funding as identified on Exhibit B; and, That the Projects Closed, and Not/Partially Initiated, as identified on Exhibit C, be approved for closure and funds in the amount of $128,329 be transferred to the original sources of funding as identified in Exhibit C; and, That the Non-Development Charge Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund by $758,809 to the approved amount of $250,000; and, That the Engineering Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges - City-Wide Hard Reserve by $156,827 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, That the Design Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges – Parks Development Reserve by $47,912 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, That the Waterworks Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Waterworks Stabilization/Capital Reserve by $148,680 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, That the Staff approved draws from Other Reserves as part of the Capital Contingency process in the amount of $99,208 be received; and, That the funding source for $55,000 in Project 231

That the report entitled “Thornlea Pool - Tank Repair, Water Proofing and Tile Replacement Update” be received; and, That the contract for the Thornlea Tank Repair and Tile Replacement be awarded to Canada Construction Limited in the amount of $832,905.60 inclusive of HST; and, That a contingency in the amount of $83,290.56 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expending of the contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That a budget in the amount of $79,372.80 inclusive of HST, be allocated for the purchase of tile for this project; and, That the cost of $995,568.96 ($832,905.60 + $83,290.56 + $79,372.80) be funded from Thornlea Pool Restoration Capital project 21208, which has an available budget of $703,396.00; and, That the budget shortfall in the amount of $292,172.96 ($995,568.96 - $703,396.00) be funded from Lifecycle Replacement Reserve; and, That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1 (c) which states “when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial” and (g) where it is in the City’s best interest not to solicit a competitive Bid; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled “Quality Management System Management Review” be received; and, That Council, as the Owner of the City’s drinking water system, acknowledge and support the outcome and action items identified from the Management Review; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the General Committee consider the following motion passed at the May 11, 2023, Markham Sub-Committee meeting: That the report entitled “Swan Lake- 2022 Water Quality Status and Updates” be received; and, That Staff continue to implement the Long-term Management Plan for Swan Lake approved by Council in December 2021, including advancement of submerged aquatic vegetation, research into chloride treatment, and flow diversion evaluation (previously in Phases 2 and 3 of the Plan); and, That Staff report back annually on water quality results and evaluation of adapted Core and Complementary measures for consideration in Phase 2 of the Plan through the Markham Sub-Committee with the participation of the Friends of Swan Lake Park; and, That the next review of the Plan will be in 2026 (after completion of Phase 1 and other measures as listed under item 2) and that a workshop of independent industry experts be considered after completion of Phase 1, and; That the deputation from Fred Peters be received, and further; That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report of the Development Services Commission be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 5):

That the Staff report, dated June 13, 2023, titled "RECOMMENDATION REPORT – Designation of Priority Heritage Properties – Phase I”, be received; and, That the written submission from George LeDonne, owner of 10737 Victoria Square Blvd be received; and, That the May 10, 2023, recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee, in support of the designation of 5474 19th Avenue (Ward 6), 7822 Highway 7 East (Ward 5), 53 Dickson Hill Road (Ward 5), 14 Heritage Corners Lane (formerly 10062 Highway 48) (Ward 4), 10729 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2) and 10737 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (in accordance with Appendix ‘B’), be received as information; and, That Council state its intention to designate 5474 19th Avenue (Ward 6), 7822 Highway 7 East (Ward 5), and 53 Dickson Hill Road (Ward 5), 14 Heritage Corners Lane (formerly 10062 Highway 48) (Ward 4), 10729 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of their cultural heritage significance; and, That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act ; and, That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act , the Clerk’s Department be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and, That if there are any objections in accordance with the p

That the report entitled “Victoria Square Boulevard – Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Improvements” be received; and, That Engineering Capital account 23113, approved by Council for road construction in the amount of $20M, be increased by the amount of $627,300.00 for the Victoria Square Boulevard local sanitary sewers and service connections to the sanitary and watermain; and, That the amount of $627,300.00 referenced in recommendation #2 be up-fronted from the Life Cycle Replacement Fund and be recovered from the seventeen (17) benefitting property owners with appropriate interest, if applicable; and, That staff proceed with including the scope of work for the sanitary sewer and lateral service connections for the 17 properties in the overall project construction tender for the Victoria Square Boulevard Reconstruction work as a provisional item; and, That if as a result of the tender process, the final project cost from the bid price is greater than the estimated cost ($627,300.00) by 10% ($690,030.00) or more, the City will seek further commitment for the increased costs from the benefitting owners, with minimum support required from 12 of the 17 (70%) owners, in order to proceed to construction; and, That the benefiting property owners be allowed to have the option of paying the full amount of their allocated construction project costs at the time of the completion of work or in installments on their tax bill with interest; and, That the necessary By-law to levy the associat

That Council applauds the Provincial government for the Community Infrastructure tool as a way to advance residential and economic development opportunities; and That the Planning Act be amended to give municipalities the sole discretion to provide Council autonomy to use the tool at this tool be at the discretion of the municipality for the aforementioned purposes; and, further, That the report, dated June 13, 2023, titled "INFORMATION REPORT, Overview of Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator Tool”, be received.

That the report entitled Main Street Unionville Public Art Program be received; and, That the Main Street Unionville Public Art Program be approved; and, That the budget of $562,650 for the Main Street Unionville Public Art Program be released from the Public Art Reserve Fund; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Whereas Council has been an annual supporter of Thursday Nights at the Bandstand; and, Whereas Unionville BIA has agreed to support and co-organize the continuation of Thursday Nights at the Bandstand 2023; and, Whereas the Unionville BIA supports a road closure if necessary to facilitate Thursday Nights at the Bandstand; and, Whereas the City has worked with York Region Police to reduce the cost of road closures for Thursday Nights at the Bandstand. Therefore, be it resolved: That the report titled, “Celebrate Markham – Thursday Nights at the Bandstand 2023” be received; and, That Council approve $20,000 in funding for the Unionville Business Improvement Area to deliver Thursday Nights at the Bandstand in 2023; and, That future funding be consistent with the criteria and the amount of dollars given to similar events, and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That By-laws 2023-92, 2023-93, 2023-95, 2023-97 and 2023-98 be given three readings and enacted. 13.1 BY-LAW 2023-92 BEING ABY-LAW TO APPOINT A TREASURER FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM 1. 2023-92 A BY-LAW TO APPOINT A TREASURER.pdf A By-law to appoint a Treasurer for The Corporation of the City of Markham.

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 2:01 PM:

That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 31, 2023, be adopted.

Markham Public Library Board That the following individuals be appointed to the Markham Public Library Board with a term ending November 14, 2026. Winnie Phung Jenny Tung Steve Hsu Harout Manougian Kenneth Wightman Michael Armes Lisa Tomjenovic Gail Vlahopoulos Robin Choy Edward Choi Jay Xie Raymond Chan Margaret McGrory

That the report entitled “Properties for Tax Sale Authorization” be received; and, That staff be authorized to and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the confidential presentation entitled “Net Zero Facility Project Funding Update” be received; and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That Council receive the “Yonge North Subway Extension” material dated June 6, 2023; and, That the City requests Metrolinx to incorporate multiple entrances at each subway station in the Yonge North Subway Extension project including direct access at the northeast corner of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue, and the northeast corner of Yonge Street and Royal Orchard Boulevard to enable seamless and safe pedestrian connections for when the subway extension begins operating; and, That Council approve the closure of Langstaff Road, without the need for a detour road, to support the construction of North Boulevard and Bridge Station, subject to permit requirements and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and 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 “CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund” dated June 6, 2023 be received; and, That the City requests CMHC to provide municipalities with flexibility to direct CMHC Housing Accelerator Funds towards priority items among the 7 initiatives to increase the effectiveness of the funding and support housing outcomes; and, That Staff be directed to submit the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund application by the deadline of June 14, 2023; and, further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “Communication from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing” be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to direction provided by Council.

That the confidential and restricted presentation be received; and further, That staff proceed as directed by Council.

That By-law 2023-91 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2023-91- A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 14, 2023. No attachment

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 3:25 PM.

That the deputations from Mark Silver and Madeleine Nevins be received. 3

1. That the report dated June 6, 2023 titled “Status of Capital Projects as of March 31, 2023 be received"; and, 2. That the Projects Completed within Scope with Surplus Funds and the Projects Completed within Scope without Surplus Funds, as identified on Exhibit B, be approved for closure and funds in the amount of $3,986,605 be transferred to the original sources of funding as identified on Exhibit B; and, 3. That the Projects Closed, and Not/Partially Initiated, as identified on Exhibit C, be approved for closure and funds in the amount of $128,329 be transferred to the original sources of funding as identified in Exhibit C; and, 6 4. That the Non-Development Charge Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund by $758,809 to the approved amount of $250,000; and, 5. That the Engineering Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges - City-Wide Hard Reserve by $156,827 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, 6. That the Design Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges – Parks Development Reserve by $47,912 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, 7. That the Waterworks Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Waterworks Stabilization/Capital Reserve by $148,680 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, 8. That the Staff approved draws from Other Reserves as part of the Capital Contingency process in the amount of $99,208 be received; and, 9. That the funding sour

1. That the report titled “Quality Management System Management Review” be received; and, 8 2. That Council, as the Owner of the City’s drinking water system, acknowledge and support the outcome and action items identified from the Management Review; and further, 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the Staff report, dated June 13, 2023, titled "RECOMMENDATION REPORT – Designation of Priority Heritage Properties – Phase I”, be received; and, 2. That the written submission from George LeDonne, owner of 10737 Victoria Square Blvd be received; and, 3. That the May 10, 2023, recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee, in support of the designation of 5474 19th Avenue (Ward 6), 7822 Highway 7 East (Ward 5), 53 Dickson Hill Road (Ward 5), 14 Heritage Corners Lane (formerly 10062 Highway 48) (Ward 4), 10729 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2) and 10737 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (in accordance with Appendix ‘B’), be received as information; and, 4. That Council state its intention to designate 5474 19th Avenue (Ward 6), 7822 Highway 7 East (Ward 5), and 53 Dickson Hill Road (Ward 5), 14 Heritage Corners Lane (formerly 10062 Highway 48) (Ward 4), 10729 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of their cultural heritage significance; and, 5. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, 6. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk’s 10 Department be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and, 7. That if there are any objections in

1. That the report entitled “Victoria Square Boulevard – Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Improvements” be received; and, 2. That Engineering Capital account 23113, approved by Council for road construction in the amount of $20M, be increased by the amount of $627,300.00 for the Victoria Square Boulevard local sanitary sewers and service connections to the sanitary and watermain; and, 3. That the amount of $627,300.00 referenced in recommendation #2 be up-fronted from the Life Cycle Replacement Fund and be recovered from the seventeen (17) benefitting property owners with appropriate interest, if applicable; and, 4. That staff proceed with including the scope of work for the sanitary sewer and lateral service connections for the 17 properties in the overall project construction tender for the Victoria Square Boulevard Reconstruction work as a provisional item; and, 5. That if as a result of the tender process, the final project cost from the bid price is greater than the estimated cost ($627,300.00) by 10% ($690,030.00) or more, the City will seek further 11 commitment for the increased costs from the benefitting owners, with minimum support required from 12 of the 17 (70%) owners, in order to proceed to construction; and, 6. That the benefiting property owners be allowed to have the option of paying the full amount of their allocated construction project costs at the time of the completion of work or in installments on their tax bill with interest; and, 7. That the necessary By-

1. That Council applauds the Provincial government for the Community Infrastructure tool as a way to advance residential and economic development opportunities; and 2. That the Planning Act be amended to give municipalities the sole discretion to provide Council autonomy to use the tool at 12 this tool be at the discretion of the municipality for the aforementioned purposes; and, further, 3. That the report, dated June 13, 2023, titled "INFORMATION REPORT, Overview of Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator Tool”, be received.

1. That By-laws 2023-92, 2023-93, 2023-95, 2023-97 and 2023-98 be given three readings and enacted. 13.1 BY-LAW 2023-92 BEING ABY-LAW TO APPOINT A TREASURER FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM A By-law to appoint a Treasurer for The Corporation of the City of Markham.

1. That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 31, 2023, be adopted. 16

1. That the confidential and restricted presentation be received; and further, 2. That staff proceed as directed by Council. 19