Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 28, 2020 be adopted.

That the deputations on the City of Markham’s Community Flag Raisings and Flag Protocol Policy be received; and, That the petitions submitted to the Clerk by Councillor Khalid Usman on the proposed change to the City of Markham’s Community Flag Raisings and Flag Protocol Policy, be received.

That the letter dated February 11, 2020 from Don Given, Malone Given Parsons regarding Monarch Berczy Glen Development Ltd. Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment, be received and

That the following proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: Heritage Week - February 17-23, 2020 That the following new request for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: 55th Anniversary of the Canada Flag Day - February 15, 2020 That the following request 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: Prince of Wales Prize Flag - Heritage Week - February 17-23, 2020 (Organized by the City of Markham)

That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted, save and except for item No. 8.1.2:

That the staff report entitled “Request for Demolition-Detached Garage, 195 Main Street North, Markham Village, DP 19 140818”, dated January 27, 2020 be received; and, That Council approve the proposed demolition of the existing non-heritage detached garage at 195 Main Street North, which is located in the Markham Village Heritage Conservation District; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the staff report entitled ‘Final Report: Cornell Rouge National Urban Park Gateway Study’, dated January 27, 2020, be received; and, That the Cornell Rouge National Urban Park Gateway Study Final Report be endorsed as a framework for the creation of a pedestrian-focused Gateway connecting Cornell Centre and the Rouge National Urban Park; and, That the City engage Cornell landowners and agencies through the Markham Sub-Committee in a block planning and land use exercise for lands within Cornell Centre between Donald Cousens Parkway and Rouge National Urban Park to determine appropriate land uses, built form and streetscape design to achieve the Gateway vision; and, That the City create a working group to include senior staff from the City, Ministry of Transportation, York Region and Parks Canada to review opportunities to advance streetscape improvements along Highway 7 and Reesor Road and explore a multi-year design, funding and implementation strategy for a pedestrian/cycling access bridge over Highway 7; and, That the City work with senior staff from Parks Canada and report back on opportunities for tourism-related activities that will economically support the Gateway for the Rouge National Urban Park; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Monarch Berczy Glen Development Group Ltd., Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18005 and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 159 detached units, 44 lane based townhouses, 84 back-to-back townhouses, 28 street townhouses, two residential part lots and one heritage dwelling at 3319 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2) and Mattamy Walmark Development Ltd., Mattamy (Monarch) Ltd., E.M.K. Construction Ltd. and Treelawn Construction Ltd., Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18004 and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 257 detached units, 264 lane based townhouses, 110 back-to-back townhouses, 97 street townhouses and 16 residential part lots at 10521 Woodbine Avenue (Ward 2)”, be received; and, That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 18, 2018, regarding the Applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivisions, and Zoning By-law Amendment by Monarch Berczy Glen Development Group Ltd. (19TM-18004) and Mattamy Walmark Development Limited, Mattamy (Monarch) Ltd., E.M.K. Construction Ltd. and Treelawn Construction Ltd. (19TM-18005), at 3319 Elgin Mills and 10521 Woodbine Avenue, be received; and, That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owners shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of the accompanying Zoning By-law, before the second anniversary of the day on whic

That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted, save and except for item no. 8.2.1 and 8.2.3:

Whereas the Race Relations Committee of the City of Markham has advised Council to condemn Quebec’s Bill 21, and, Whereas the City of Markham is a Member of the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities which advances initiatives to: • improve practices to promote social inclusion • establish policies to eradicate all forms of racism and discrimination • promote human rights and diversity; and, Whereas the City of Markham is among the most ethnically and culturally diverse communities in Canada; and, Whereas the strength of our community lies in appreciating diversity, celebrating our many cultures and respecting our many religious faiths; and, Whereas the residents of Markham understand the challenges faced by the people of Quebec and French Canada as linguistic and cultural minorities in Canada and North America; and, Whereas Quebec and French Canada have built and maintain strong identities in part through national, provincial and local policies across Canada that respect, celebrate and promote the role of French Canadian culture(s) and the French language; and, Whereas restricting the cultural or religious rights of any minority in any community or province in Canada is contrary to established Canadian values, the same values that have allowed French Canadian culture(s) to thrive in Canada. Now therefore be it resolved: That Markham City Council does not support Quebec’s Bill 21 – An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State; and, That a copy of this resolution be provided to t

That the report entitled “Award of Tender 216-T-19 Block Tree Pruning Program – Year 1 of 3 (Part 2)” be received; and, That the contract for Tender 216-T-19 Block Tree Pruning Program – Year 1 of 3 (one grid area) be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, W.M Weller Tree Service Ltd., in the amount of $241,349.06, inclusive of HST; and, That the estimated costs of $241,349.06 be funded from account 059-6150-20197-005 (Block Pruning Initiative –Year 1 of 3) with budget available of $14,533.35; and, That the budget shortfall in the amount of $226,795.71 ($241,349.06 - $14,533.35) be funded from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the presentation entitled "City of Markham Gateway Master Plan" be received; and, That the report dated October 2019 entitled "City of Markham Gateway Master Plan" be received; and, That the memorandum "Updated Gateway Master Plan Final with Committee Comment" be received; and, That the revised proposal for Main Streets southern gateways be generally in the intersection of Highway 7 and Main Street Markham in Markham; and generally in the intersection of Highway 7 and Main Street Unionville in Unionville; and, That local Councillors be consulted and that the DSC subcommittees be involved at the planning stage; and, That the strategies and guidelines outlined in the "Updated Gateway Master Plan Final with Committee Comment" be endorsed; 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’s Community Flag Raising & Flag Protocol Policy” be received; and, That the deputation presentations made at the February 3, 2020 General Committee meeting by Robert Mok, Martin Leung, Peggy Leung, Marcus Kolga, Eira Keay and Shanta Sundarason be received; and, That Appendix “A” of the current Policy be amended to include the following additional Solemn Days of Commemoration in accordance with the Federal Government’s National flag etiquette guidelines: June 23 (National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism); Second Sunday of September (Firefighters National Memorial Day); and the last Sunday in September (Police and Peace Officer’s National Memorial Day); and That City of Markham Community Flag Raising & Flag Protocol Policy be amended to eliminate the flying of any National Flag other than the Canadian Flag at the Markham Civic Centre or any City owned facility except in the event of a visit by a dignitary to the City of Markham; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. See following request to separate clause #4 Council requested to separate the resolution and vote on clause #4 separately: 4. That City of Markham Community Flag Raising & Flag Protocol Policy be amended to eliminate the flying of any National Flag other than the Canadian Flag at the Markham Civic Centre or any City owned facility except in the event of a visit by a dignitary to the City o

That the report entitled “City of Markham’s Community Flag Raising & Flag Protocol Policy” be received; and, That the deputation presentations made at the February 3, 2020 General Committee meeting by Robert Mok, Martin Leung, Peggy Leung, Marcus Kolga, Eira Keay and Shanta Sundarason be received; and, That Appendix “A” of the current Policy be amended to include the following additional Solemn Days of Commemoration in accordance with the Federal Government’s National flag etiquette guidelines: June 23 (National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism); Second Sunday of September (Firefighters National Memorial Day); and the last Sunday in September (Police and Peace Officer’s National Memorial Day); and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the matter on "City of Markham’s Community Flag Raising & Flag Protocol Policy” be brought forward for consideration following Deputations.

That the April 20, 2020 Development Services Committee meeting time be changed to 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and reconvene at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm; and, That a Special General Committee meeting be scheduled for April 20, 2020 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm.

That Council endorse the appointment of the following four (4) members of Council to serve as the non-independent Directors; Mayor Scarpitti, Councillor Keyes, Councillor Collucci, Councillor Usman; and such directors to be duly appointed by Council, at the first Annual General Meeting of the Corporation in early 2020.

That Regional Councillor Jack Heath be added to serve as a non-independent Director on the Destination Markham Corporation Board of Directors.

That the memo dated February 11, 2020 from the Commissioner, Development Services on "Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision, submitted by Condor Properties Ltd. to permit two residential towers of 50 and 45 storeys connected by a 10 storey podium at 25, 11, 9, and 5 Langstaff Road East (Ward 1), File Nos. ZA 18 162178 and SU 18 162178”; be received, and, That the staff report entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision, submitted by Condor Properties Ltd. to permit two residential towers of 50 and 45 storeys connected by a 10 storey podium at 25, 11, 9, and 5 Langstaff Road East (Ward 1), File Nos. ZA 18 162178 and SU 18 162178”, be received; and That the record of Public Meeting held on June 18, 2019 regarding the applications by Condor Properties Ltd. for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18006, be received; and, That Council endorse the “Final Draft West Precinct Plan” attached as Appendix ‘C’; and, That Council endorse the “Final Draft Phasing Plan” attached as Appendix ‘D’; and, That Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 18 162178) submitted by Condor Properties Ltd. and attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and, That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18006 (SU 18 162178) submitted by Condor Properties Ltd. be approved subject to the conditions outlined as Appendix ‘A’ as may be modified by the Director of Planning and Urb

That Council waive the rules of procedure to allow for the introduction of an additional new / other business item.

That the motion on “Creating a Competitive Economy/ Rail Integrated Communities (RICs)" from the February 11 Special Development Services meeting be

That By-law 2020-6 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: 14.1 APPROVAL OF CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 10, 2019 (10.0) 14.2 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE 14.2.1 ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE - GEOEXCHANGE-BASED COMMUNITY ENERGY SYSTEM PILOT PROJECT UPDATE (WARDS 2 AND 6) (5.0)[Section 239 (2) (f)]

That Council rise from confidential session at 9:07 pm.

That the confidential Council minutes of December 10, 2019 be adopted.

That the confidential report on advice that is subject to Solicitor-Client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Geoexchange-Based Community Energy System Pilot Project Update (Wards 2 And 6) be received; and, That Staff do all things necessary to give effect to this recommendation.

That By-law 2020-7 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2020-7 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 2020.

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

5 1. That the letter dated February 11, 2020 from Don Given, Malone Given Parsons regarding Monarch Berczy Glen Development Ltd. Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment, be received and

1. That the staff report entitled ‘Final Report: Cornell Rouge National Urban Park Gateway Study’, dated January 27, 2020, be received; and, 7 2. That the Cornell Rouge National Urban Park Gateway Study Final Report be endorsed as a framework for the creation of a pedestrian- focused Gateway connecting Cornell Centre and the Rouge National Urban Park; and, 3. That the City engage Cornell landowners and agencies through the Markham Sub-Committee in a block planning and land use exercise for lands within Cornell Centre between Donald Cousens Parkway and Rouge National Urban Park to determine appropriate land uses, built form and streetscape design to achieve the Gateway vision; and, 4. That the City create a working group to include senior staff from the City, Ministry of Transportation, York Region and Parks Canada to review opportunities to advance streetscape improvements along Highway 7 and Reesor Road and explore a multi-year design, funding and implementation strategy for a pedestrian/cycling access bridge over Highway 7; and, 5. That the City work with senior staff from Parks Canada and report back on opportunities for tourism-related activities that will economically support the Gateway for the Rouge National Urban Park; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Monarch Berczy Glen Development Group Ltd., Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18005 and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 159 detached units, 44 lane based townhouses, 84 back-to-back townhouses, 28 street townhouses, two residential part lots and one heritage dwelling at 3319 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2) and Mattamy Walmark Development Ltd., Mattamy (Monarch) Ltd., E.M.K. Construction Ltd. and Treelawn Construction Ltd., Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18004 and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 257 detached units, 264 lane based townhouses, 110 back-to-back townhouses, 97 street townhouses and 16 residential part lots at 10521 Woodbine Avenue (Ward 2)”, be received; and, 2. That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 18, 2018, regarding the Applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivisions, and Zoning By-law Amendment by Monarch Berczy Glen Development Group Ltd. (19TM-18004) and Mattamy Walmark Development Limited, Mattamy (Monarch) Ltd., E.M.K. Construction Ltd. and Treelawn Construction Ltd. (19TM-18005), at 3319 Elgin Mills and 10521 Woodbine Avenue, be received; and, 3. That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owners shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of the accompanying Zoning By-law, before the second anniversary of the da

1. That the report entitled “City of Markham’s Community Flag Raising & Flag Protocol Policy” be received; and, 2. That the deputation presentations made at the February 3, 2020 General Committee meeting by Robert Mok, Martin Leung, 13 Peggy Leung, Marcus Kolga, Eira Keay and Shanta Sundarason be received; and, 3. That Appendix “A” of the current Policy be amended to include the following additional Solemn Days of Commemoration in accordance with the Federal Government’s National flag etiquette guidelines: June 23 (National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism); Second Sunday of September (Firefighters National Memorial Day); and the last Sunday in September (Police and Peace Officer’s National Memorial Day); and 4. That City of Markham Community Flag Raising & Flag Protocol Policy be amended to eliminate the flying of any National Flag other than the Canadian Flag at the Markham Civic Centre or any City owned facility except in the event of a visit by a dignitary to the City of Markham; and further, 5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. See following request to separate clause #4 Council requested to separate the resolution and vote on clause #4 separately: 4. That City of Markham Community Flag Raising & Flag Protocol Policy be amended to eliminate the flying of any National Flag other than the Canadian Flag at the Markham Civic Centre or any City owned facility except in the event of a visit by a digni

15 1. That the April 20, 2020 Development Services Committee meeting time be changed to 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and reconvene at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm; and, 2. That a Special General Committee meeting be scheduled for April 20, 2020 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm.

1. That the memo dated February 11, 2020 from the Commissioner, Development Services on "Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision, submitted by Condor Properties Ltd. to permit two residential towers of 50 and 45 storeys connected by a 10 storey podium at 25, 11, 9, and 5 Langstaff Road East (Ward 1), File Nos. ZA 18 162178 and SU 18 162178”; be received, and, 2. That the staff report entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision, submitted by Condor Properties Ltd. to permit two residential towers of 50 and 45 storeys connected by a 10 storey podium at 25, 11, 9, and 5 Langstaff Road East (Ward 1), File Nos. ZA 18 162178 and SU 18 162178”, be received; and 3. That the record of Public Meeting held on June 18, 2019 regarding the applications by Condor Properties Ltd. for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18006, be received; and, 4. That Council endorse the “Final Draft West Precinct Plan” attached as Appendix ‘C’; and, 5. That Council endorse the “Final Draft Phasing Plan” attached as Appendix ‘D’; and, 6. That Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 18 162178) submitted by Condor Properties Ltd. and attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and, 7. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18006 (SU 18 162178) submitted by Condor Properties Ltd. be approved subject to the conditions outlined as Appendix ‘A’ as may be modified by the Directo

That By-law 2020-6 be given three readings and enacted. 18