Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on October 26, 2021, be adopted.

That the memorandum entitled, “Memorandum - Update to Victoria Glen Secondary Plan Community Design Plan Recommendation Report”, be received. (See Item Nos. 8.1.4 and 8.1.5, Report 35 for Council's decision on this matter.)

That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted, save and except for Item No. 8.1.3:

That the report dated October 25 th , 2021 and titled “Authorization for Submission of a Minor Variance Application by Boxgrove Commercial East Inc. on lands municipally known as 500 Copper Creek Drive (Ward 7)”, be received; and, That in accordance with the provision of subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c P13, as amended, the Owner shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for variances from the provisions of Zoning By-law 177-96, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report dated October 25 th , 2021 and titled “Authorization for Submission of a Minor Variance Application by 30 Heritage Developments Ltd. on lands municipally known as 30 Heritage Road (Ward 4). File No: PLAN 20 106216”, be received; That in accordance with the provision of subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c P13, as amended, the Owner shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for variances from the provisions of Zoning By-law 1229, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the deputations by Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd (representing the Times Group Corporation), and Maria Gatzios, Gatzios Planning (representing Greencapital GP Corporation, plaza owner on north east corner of Royal Orchard Boulevard and Yonge Street, and a large property on the Vaughan side of Yonge Street), regarding the “Yonge Corridor Land Use and Built Form Study – Interim Report” be received; and, That the report dated October 25, 2021 entitled “Yonge Corridor Land Use and Built Form Study – Interim Report” be received; and, That the Presentation dated October 25, 2021 entitled “Yonge Corridor Land Use and Built Form Study – Interim Findings Presentation” be received; and, That the Yonge Corridor Land Use and Built Form Study Interim Report and Presentation be released for public consultation and input towards the preparation of the final Yonge Corridor Land Use and Built Form Study; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled, “Recommendation Report, Victoria Glen Community Design Plan (Ward 2)” be received; and, That the Victoria Glen Community Design Plan, dated October 2021, prepared by MBTW | WAI, be endorsed by Council; and, That the urban design principles and guidance contained in the Victoria Glen Community Design Plan be used in the evaluation of development applications within the Victoria Glen Secondary Plan area; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report dated October 25, 2021 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Application for Official Plan Amendment for the Victoria Glen Secondary Plan in the North Markham Future Urban Area, north of Elgin Mills Road E, east of Victoria Square” be received; That the Official Plan Amendment submitted by the Victoria Glen Landowners to amend the 2014 Official Plan be adopted, and forwarded to York Region for appro val; and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (By-law 2021-107)

That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted, save and except for Item No. 8.2.3:

That the report titled “Quality Management System Management Review” be received; and, That the “Report on Quality Management System to Council - Management Review Outcome (October 5, 2021)” (Attachment “A”) be received; and, That the reports titled “QMS Operational Plan Revision 9.0 Summary” (Attachment “B”) and “Quality Management System Operational Plan Revision 9.0 (draft)” (Attachment “C”) be received; and, That Council, as Owner of the City’s drinking water system, acknowledges and endorses the revisions made to the City’s Quality Management System Operational Plan; and, That the briefing note titled “Water Assets Capital Reinvestment Comparison (September 20, 2021)” (Attachment “D”) 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 presentation on "Diversifying Recruitment - City of Markham and Humber College", be received; and, That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the Donation Agreement between the City of Markham and Humber College, and any and all associated documents, upon satisfactory review by the City Solicitor; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “ Proposed Amendments to the City of Markham’s Appeal Process Relative to Tree Preservation By-law 2008-96, Stationary Business Licensing By-law 2018-90, Mobile Licensing By-law 2012-92 and Animal Protection & Services By-Law 2018-91 ” be received; and, That Markham City Council authorize the use of a Hearing Officer(s) to conduct appeals under the Tree Preservation By-law 2008-96, Stationary Business Licensing By-law 2018-90, Mobile Licensing By-law 2012-92, and Animal Protection & Services By-Law 2018-91; and that all decisions made by the Hearing Officer be considered final and binding; and, That Licensing Committee By-law 203-1999 be repealed in its entirety: and, That Tree Preservation By-law 2008-96, Stationary Business Licensing By-law 2018-90, Mobile Licensing By-Law 2012-92, and Animal Protection & Services By-Law 2018-91 be amended to reflect the new appeal process; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “Collection Contract Extension – Miller Waste Systems” be received; and, That Council approve a four (4) month extension, from November 2, 2021 to February 28, 2022 of the current Miller Waste Systems Collection Contract at an estimated cost of $3,856,908 ( inclusive of 1.76% HST) ; and, That Council approve a revised start date for the new Miller Waste Systems Collection Contract from November 2, 2021 to March 1, 2022, which will result in a favourable variance to the 2021 budget in the amount of $455,710 and a 2022 budget reduction of $371,735 (inclusive of 1.76% HST); and, That the Request for Proposal process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1(c), Non Competitive Procurement, when the extension of an existing contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial to the City; and, That the City Solicitor be authorized to prepare the agreements for the extension of the current Collection Contract and the revised start date of the new Collection Contract, in consultation with Waste Management Staff, and in accordance with the terms, rates, and conditions outlined in this report; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements for the extension of the current Collection Contract and the revised start date of the new Collection Contract ; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the Information report entitled “ York Region 2021 Water and Wastewater Master Plan Presentation ” be received; and, That the Region’s final 2021 Water and Wastewater Master Plan include the necessary regional water and sewer infrastructure projects to provide uninterrupted water supply to support developments in North Markham (Highway 404 North Secondary Plan, Future Urban Area) ; and, That, prior to the finalization of the Region’s 2021 Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update, Region staff share their m odelling data and related information with Markham staff, for review and reconcile differences in d esign assumptions and demand projections to ensure that the growth and development expected in North Markham can be appropriately serviced; and, That the proposed timeframe for implementing key water and wastewater projects, as identified in the Region’s draft 2021 Water and Wastewater Master Plan, be revised to coincide with forecasted growth anticipated for North Markham by 2031; and, That the Region and the City work together in developing innovative solutions which may include interim servicing options as required when long term solutions are not available to service development at the time of the request ; and, That the Region expedite the necessary Environmental Assessments for the regional sewer and water infrastructure projects, to ensure their timely implementation to provide uninterrupted water supply for developments in North Markham (Highway 404 North Secondar

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

That the report entitled, “Main Street Unionville Speed Limit Reduction, South of Highway 7 (Ward 3) ” be received; and, That the Speed Limit by-law 2017-104 be amended to reduce the speed limit on Main Street Unionville, south of Highway 7, from 50 km/h to 40 km/h, as described in the attached bylaw amendment; and, That the Operations Department be directed to install the appro priate signs at the subject location s ; and, That the cost of materials and installation for the traffic signs in the amount of $1,200, be funded from capital project #083-5350-21178-005 (Traffic Operational Improvements); and, That York Region al Police be requested to enforce the revised speed limit upon installation of the regulatory signs and passing of the By-law; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (By-law 2021-109)

That the report entitled “Rouge Valley Trail – Project Update” be received; and, That staff be authorized to issue the tender for the installation of the directional and regulatory signs for the Rouge Valley Trail; and, That staff continue to work on the options for the Wayfinding systems and Interpretive signs for the Rouge Valley Trail System, and report back to Development Services Committee; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled, “Provincial Consultation on Bill 13, Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021 ( Development Charges Act, 1997 and Planning Act )” dated November 8, 2021 be received; and, That this report including the recommendations and comments from the City of Markham on proposed additional delegation of planning decisions from Bill 13, Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021 , be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and, That the Province’s proposal to provide for the discretionary delegation of the authority to pass by-laws under section 34 of the Planning Act that are of a minor nature to a committee of council or an individual who is an officer, employee or agent of the municipality be supported; and, That the Province be requested to consider a delegation of Council’s authority to grant an exemption to Part Lot Control under Section 50(7) of the Planning Act to a committee of council, or an individual who is an officer, employee or agent of the City; and, That the Province be requested to amend Bill 13, Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021 to exempt developments along the Yonge North Subway Extension from the freezing of Development Charge rates at the time of an application for a zoning by-law amendment or site plan control introduced under the More Homes, More Choices Act, 2019; and , That the Province consider further amendments to legislation and regulations that enhance the ability of municipalities to streamline and ex

That By-laws 2021-103 to 2021-107 and 2021-109 be given three readings and enacted.

That By-law 2021-108 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2021-108 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 9, 2021.

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 1:40 p.m.

1. That the report dated October 25th, 2021 and titled “Authorization for Submission of a Minor Variance Application by 30 Heritage 5 Developments Ltd. on lands municipally known as 30 Heritage Road (Ward 4). File No: PLAN 20 106216”, be received; 2. That in accordance with the provision of subsection 45(1.4) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c P13, as amended, the Owner shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for variances from the provisions of Zoning By-law 1229, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the deputations by Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd (representing the Times Group Corporation), and Maria Gatzios, Gatzios Planning (representing Greencapital GP Corporation, plaza owner on north east corner of Royal Orchard Boulevard and Yonge Street, and a large property on the Vaughan side of Yonge Street), regarding the “Yonge Corridor Land Use and Built Form Study – Interim Report” be received; and, 2. That the report dated October 25, 2021 entitled “Yonge Corridor Land Use and Built Form Study – Interim Report” be received; and, 3. That the Presentation dated October 25, 2021 entitled “Yonge Corridor Land Use and Built Form Study – Interim Findings Presentation” be received; and, 4. That the Yonge Corridor Land Use and Built Form Study Interim Report and Presentation be released for public consultation and input towards the preparation of the final Yonge Corridor Land Use and Built Form Study; and further, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 6

That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted, save and except for Item No. 8.2.3: 8

1. That the presentation on "Diversifying Recruitment - City of Markham and Humber College", be received; and, 9 2. That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the Donation Agreement between the City of Markham and Humber College, and any and all associated documents, upon satisfactory review by the City Solicitor; and, 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report entitled “Proposed Amendments to the City of Markham’s Appeal Process Relative to Tree Preservation By-law 2008-96, Stationary Business Licensing By-law 2018-90, Mobile Licensing By-law 2012-92 and Animal Protection & Services By-Law 2018-91” be received; and, 2. That Markham City Council authorize the use of a Hearing Officer(s) to conduct appeals under the Tree Preservation By-law 2008-96, Stationary Business Licensing By-law 2018-90, Mobile Licensing By- law 2012-92, and Animal Protection & Services By-Law 2018-91; and that all decisions made by the Hearing Officer be considered final and binding; and, 3. That Licensing Committee By-law 203-1999 be repealed in its entirety: and, 4. That Tree Preservation By-law 2008-96, Stationary Business Licensing By-law 2018-90, Mobile Licensing By-Law 2012-92, and Animal Protection & Services By-Law 2018-91 be amended to reflect the new appeal process; and further, 10 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the Information report entitled “York Region 2021 Water and Wastewater Master Plan Presentation ” be received; and, 2. That the Region’s final 2021 Water and Wastewater Master Plan include the necessary regional water and sewer infrastructure projects to provide uninterrupted water supply to support developments in North Markham (Highway 404 North Secondary Plan, Future Urban Area); and, 3. That, prior to the finalization of the Region’s 2021 Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update, Region staff share their modelling data and related information with Markham staff, for review and reconcile differences in design assumptions and demand projections to ensure that the growth and development expected in North Markham can be appropriately serviced; and, 4. That the proposed timeframe for implementing key water and wastewater projects, as identified in the Region’s draft 2021 Water and Wastewater Master Plan, be revised to coincide with forecasted growth anticipated for North Markham by 2031; and, 5. That the Region and the City work together in developing innovative solutions which may include interim servicing options as required when long term solutions are not available to service development at the time of the request; and, 6. That the Region expedite the necessary Environmental Assessments for the regional sewer and water infrastructure projects, to ensure their timely implementation to provide uninterrupted water supply for developments in North Markham (Highway 404 N

1. That the report entitled, “Main Street Unionville Speed Limit Reduction, South of Highway 7 (Ward 3) ” be received; and, 2. That the Speed Limit by-law 2017-104 be amended to reduce the speed limit on Main Street Unionville, south of Highway 7, from 50 km/h to 40 km/h, as described in the attached bylaw amendment; and, 3. That the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate signs at the subject locations; and, 4. That the cost of materials and installation for the traffic signs in the amount of $1,200, be funded from capital project #083-5350-21178- 005 (Traffic Operational Improvements); and, 5. That York Regional Police be requested to enforce the revised speed limit upon installation of the regulatory signs and passing of the By- law; and further, 13 6. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (By-law 2021-109)

1. That the report entitled, “Provincial Consultation on Bill 13, Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021 (Development Charges Act, 1997 and Planning Act)” dated November 8, 2021 be received; and, 2. That this report including the recommendations and comments from the City of Markham on proposed additional delegation of planning decisions from Bill 13, Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021, be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and, 14 3. That the Province’s proposal to provide for the discretionary delegation of the authority to pass by-laws under section 34 of the Planning Act that are of a minor nature to a committee of council or an individual who is an officer, employee or agent of the municipality be supported; and, 4. That the Province be requested to consider a delegation of Council’s authority to grant an exemption to Part Lot Control under Section 50(7) of the Planning Act to a committee of council, or an individual who is an officer, employee or agent of the City; and, 5. That the Province be requested to amend Bill 13, Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021 to exempt developments along the Yonge North Subway Extension from the freezing of Development Charge rates at the time of an application for a zoning by-law amendment or site plan control introduced under the More Homes, More Choices Act, 2019; and, 6. That the Province consider further amendments to legislation and regulations that enhance the ability of municipalities to

15 That By-laws 2021-103 to 2021-107 and 2021-109 be given three readings and enacted.