General Committee Meeting

That the following communications providing comments regarding Lobbyist Registration and Disclosure Systems in Ontario be received for information purposes: Raymond Chan Unionville Resident's Association Justin Van Dette, Director, Government and Community Relations, Tridel

That the minutes of the October 25, 2021 Markham Public Library Board meeting be received for information purposes.

That the report titled “2021 October Year-To-Date Results of Operations and Year-End Forecast ” be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report “Extension of Contract 022-R-14 for the Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Water Meters” be received; and, That the contract for the supply, installation and maintenance of water meters be extended for 4 years and 11 month term from February 1, 2022 to December 31, 2026 in the estimated annual contract amount of $1,662,952.36, inclusive of HST; and, February 2022 – December 2022 - $1,524,373.00 (11 months) January 2023 – December 2023 - $1,662,952.36* January 2024 – December 2024 - $1,662,952.36* January 2025 – December 2025 - $1,662,952.36* January 2026 – December 2026 - $1,662,952.36* Total $8,176,182.44 *Subject to an annual increase based on the Consumer Price Index (Ontario All-items); and That Staff be authorized to amend the award amounts in years 2022-2026 to reflect changes to the Capital and Operating Budget accounts as approved by Council during the annual budget process; and, That the tendering process be waived in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law # 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1(c), Non Competitive Procurement which states, “when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial”; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the presentation entitled “Municipal Election Contribution Rebate Program” dated December 7, 2021 be received; and, That the City of Markham’s Election Candidate Contribution Rebate Program’s (CCRP) enabling by-law ( By-law 2018-17 ) be amended to: Restrict rebates to Markham voters; Lower the maximum rebate cap per person from $350 to $150; That any future changes to the CCRP be proposed within two years of the previous municipal election at the latest; and, That the Province of Ontario be requested to expand eligibility for political contribution income tax credits to include contributions made to municipal election candidates; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the presentation by Jeff Baker, Supervisor of Business Licensing and Standards dated December 7, 2020 and entitled “Regulation of Private Transportation Companies (PTCs) in Markham” be received; and, That the memorandum entitled “Supplementary Memo – Follow-Up to the March 2, 2020 General Committee Regarding the Licensing of Private Transportation Companies (PTC’s)” be received; and; That the report dated March 2, 2020, entitled “Licensing of Private Transportation Companies (PTCs) and Associated Amendments to the Mobile Licensing By-law” be received; and, That the email dated November 22, 2021 from Jake Brockman, on behalf of Uber Canada, providing comments regarding the Licensing of PTCs be received; and, That the proposed amendments to the Mobile Licensing By-law 2012-92 to add a Schedule 8 (relating to the regulation of PTCs) attached as Appendix “F” be adopted; and, That the proposed amendments to Schedule 6 of the Mobile Licensing By-law 2012-92 (relating to the Licensing, Regulation and Governing of Taxicab Brokers, Owners and Drivers) attached as Appendix “G” be adopted; and,| That the proposed amendments to Schedule 4 of the Mobile Licensing By-law 2012-92 (relating to the Licensing and Regulation of Owners and Drivers of Limousines) attached as Appendix “H” be adopted; and, That the proposed amendments to By-law 2012-92 take effect on April 1, 2022; and, That the proposed amendments to the Licensing, Permit and Fees By-law 2012-137 be adopted; and, That staff r

That the presentation by Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk & Director of Legislative Services and Corporate Communications entitled “Lobbyist Registration & Disclosure Systems in Ontario” be received; and, That Council approve the implementation of a Lobbyist Registry in principle; and, That, in the preparation of the proposed Lobbyist Registry, staff undertake a best practice review and broadly consult with stakeholders including Members of Council, BiLD, the Public Affairs Association of Canada (PAAC), and the public ; and, That staff report back to General Committee in the first quarter of 2022 on: a proposed Lobbyist Registry system for Markham; a proposed Lobbyist Registry By-law; an online Lobbyist Registry process; a proposed Lobbyist Code of Conduct ; the appointment of a Lobbyist Registrar for Markham – including but not limited to the feasibility & costs associated with adding Lobbyist Registrar duties to those already performed by the City’s Integrity Commissioner; and further, 5. That staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That by-law 2021-x, respecting the appointment of a Chief Building Official, Deputy Chief Building Officials and to delegate Council authority to appoint inspectors to the Chief Building Official, for the enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992 and Building Code be approved; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the minutes and notes of the November 16, 2021 Markham Sub-Committee meeting be received for information purposes.

Th at the report entitled “Swan Lake Water Quality Management Plan” be received; and, That Staff implement the Plan presented as Option 1 including proposed Core and new Complementary measures beginning in 2023; and, That an additional $2.35M over 25 years be reflected in the 2022 Lifecycle Reserve Update; and, That an additional $10K be added to the 2022 Budget for geese relocation, and fish management at Swan Lake; 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 strategy through the Markham Sub Committee with the participation of the Friends of Swan Lake Park; and, That staff report back to the Markham Sub Committee within the next 6 months (before the end of June) to discuss suggestions in Friends of Swan Lake Park in today’s presentation and other concerns that have arisen; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the Confidential General Committee Minutes from the June 14, July 13, and September 13, 2021 meeting be adopted as presented; and further, That the confidential Items 14.1.1 and 14.2.1 be

That the following communications providing comments regarding Lobbyist Registration and Disclosure Systems in Ontario be received for information purposes: 3 1. Raymond Chan 2. Unionville Resident's Association 3. Justin Van Dette, Director, Government and Community Relations, Tridel

1. That the report “Extension of Contract 022-R-14 for the Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Water Meters” be received; and, 2. That the contract for the supply, installation and maintenance of water meters be extended for 4 years and 11 month term from February 1, 2022 to December 31, 2026 in the estimated annual contract amount of $1,662,952.36, inclusive of HST; and, o February 2022 – December 2022 - $1,524,373.00 (11 months) o January 2023 – December 2023 - $1,662,952.36* o January 2024 – December 2024 - $1,662,952.36* o January 2025 – December 2025 - $1,662,952.36* o January 2026 – December 2026 - $1,662,952.36* o Total $8,176,182.44 o *Subject to an annual increase based on the Consumer Price Index (Ontario All-items); and 3. That Staff be authorized to amend the award amounts in years 2022-2026 to reflect changes to the Capital and Operating Budget accounts as approved by Council during the annual budget process; and, 4. That the tendering process be waived in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law # 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1(c), Non Competitive Procurement which states, “when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial”; and further, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the presentation entitled “Municipal Election Contribution Rebate Program” dated December 7, 2021 be received; and, 2. That the City of Markham’s Election Candidate Contribution Rebate Program’s (CCRP) enabling by-law (By-law 2018-17) be amended to: 1. Restrict rebates to Markham voters; 2. Lower the maximum rebate cap per person from $350 to $150; 7 3. That any future changes to the CCRP be proposed within two years of the previous municipal election at the latest; and, 4. That the Province of Ontario be requested to expand eligibility for political contribution income tax credits to include contributions made to municipal election candidates; and further, 5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the presentation by Jeff Baker, Supervisor of Business Licensing and Standards dated December 7, 2020 and entitled “Regulation of Private Transportation Companies (PTCs) in Markham” be received; and, 2. That the memorandum entitled “Supplementary Memo – Follow-Up to the March 2, 2020 General Committee Regarding the Licensing of Private Transportation Companies (PTC’s)” be received; and; 3. That the report dated March 2, 2020, entitled “Licensing of Private Transportation Companies (PTCs) and Associated Amendments to the Mobile Licensing By-law” be received; and, 4. That the email dated November 22, 2021 from Jake Brockman, on behalf of Uber Canada, providing comments regarding the Licensing of PTCs be received; and, 5. That the proposed amendments to the Mobile Licensing By-law 2012-92 to add a Schedule 8 (relating to the regulation of PTCs) attached as Appendix “F” be adopted; and, 6. That the proposed amendments to Schedule 6 of the Mobile Licensing By-law 2012-92 (relating to the Licensing, Regulation and Governing of Taxicab Brokers, Owners and Drivers) attached as Appendix “G”be adopted; and,| 7. That the proposed amendments to Schedule 4 of the Mobile Licensing By-law 2012-92 (relating to the Licensing and Regulation of Owners and Drivers of Limousines) attached as Appendix “H”be adopted; and, 8. That the proposed amendments to By-law 2012-92 take effect on April 1, 2022; and, 9. That the proposed amendments to the Licensing, Permit and Fees By-law 2012-137 be a

1. That the presentation by Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk & Director of Legislative Services and Corporate Communications entitled “Lobbyist Registration & Disclosure Systems in Ontario” be received; and, 2. That Council approve the implementation of a Lobbyist Registry in principle; and, 3. That, in the preparation of the proposed Lobbyist Registry, staff undertake a best practice review and broadly consult with stakeholders including Members of Council, BiLD, the Public Affairs Association of Canada (PAAC), and the public; and, 4. That staff report back to General Committee in the first quarter of 2022 on: o a proposed Lobbyist Registry system for Markham; o a proposed Lobbyist Registry By-law; o an online Lobbyist Registry process; o a proposed Lobbyist Code of Conduct; o the appointment of a Lobbyist Registrar for Markham – including but not limited to the feasibility & costs associated with adding Lobbyist Registrar duties to those already performed by the City’s Integrity Commissioner; and further, 5. That staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

13 1. That by-law 2021-x, respecting the appointment of a Chief Building Official, Deputy Chief Building Officials and to delegate Council authority to appoint inspectors to the Chief Building Official, for the enforcement of the Building Code Act, 1992 and Building Code be approved; and, 2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.