Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 12, 2022, be adopted.

That the deputation of Barry Nelson be received. (Item 8.3.1, Report No. 18)

That the request for the City of Markham for a Special Occasion Permit be received and approved, subject to compliance with all applicable by-laws, regulations and City requirements for special occasion permits with respect to temporary facilities, and further; That the City of Markham recognize the Markham Fair as an event of "Municipal Significance".

That the communication from Andrew Yu on the Diversity Action Plan be received. (Item 8.2.2, Report 17)

That the following new requests for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: International Dark Sky Week - April 22-30, 2022 to promote community-friendly lighting and support healthy nighttime environments, money and energy savings, and our heritage of dark skies. World Ocean Day, June 8, 2022 to recognize the 30th anniversary of World Oceans Day and support national and international efforts to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030. National Accessibility Awareness Week 2022, May 29-June 4, 2022 to raise awareness of non-evident disabilities, offer accessibility and inclusion practices and highlight local supports and services. That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: Philippine Week - June 5 -12, 2022 Philippines Independence Day - June 12, 2022

That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (1 Item only):

That the report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, 2310601 Ontario Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a 1,081 unit independent living retirement home complex at 3912 and 3928 Highway 7 East (Ward 3), File No. PLAN 20 123727”, be received; and, That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by 2310601 Ontario Inc., be approved and that the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be adopted without further notice; and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 2310601 Ontario Inc., be approved and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, That the Site Plan Application (SPC 21 115121) submitted by 2310601 Ontario Inc. be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or a designate, and that Site Plan Approval not be issued prior to the execution of a Site Plan Agreement; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (By-laws 2022-29 and 2022-30)

That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted, save and except for Item Nos. 8.2.2 and 8.2.3:

That the presentation titled “ 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements” be received; and, That the report titled “2021 Consolidated Financial Statements” be received; and, That Council approve the draft Consolidated Financial Statements of The Corporation of the City of Markham (the City), including Community Boards, Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), Destination Markham Corporation and Investment in Markham Enterprises Corporation (MEC), for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021; and, That Council authorize Staff to publish the final audited Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 upon receiving the Independent Auditors’ Report; and, That the KPMG LLP Audit Findings Report for the year ended December 31, 2021 be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the presentation entitled “Parking Permits and Fee Increases” be received; and, That the fee increase to $57.00/month for overnight monthly parking permits be approved, effective June 1, 2022; and further, That Staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled “2022 Unionville Business Improvement Area and Markham Village Business Improvement Area Operating Budgets” dated April 26, 2021 be received; and, That the 2022 Operating Budget in the amount of $400,000 for the Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) be approved; and, That the 2022 Operating Budget in the amount of $330,910 for the Markham Village Business Improvement Area (MVBIA) be approved; and, That the Special Tax Rate levy, in the amount of $214,221 for the UBIA members and $239,640 for the MBIA members be included in the 2022 Tax Levy By-law; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “078-R-15 Janitorial Cleaning Services for Various City Locations Contract Extension” be received; and, That the contract for Janitorial Cleaning Services for various City locations be extended for two (2) years with National Cleaning Contractors from April 2022 to March 2024 in the annual amount of $586,031.66 per year (inclusive of HST); and, That the shortfall of $160,554.01 anticipated on the regular janitorial cleaning services award be absorbed through the Parks operating budget in the amount of $134,974.42 by reductions from personnel budgets, and the remaining shortfall of $25,579.59 be adjusted through the 2023 operating budget process pending Council approval; and, That the contract for additional janitorial cleaning services due to COVID-19 pandemic in the amount of $62,405.81 per year inclusive of HST be awarded to National Cleaning Contractors; and, That the additional cleaning requirements arising as a direct result of COVID-19 in the amount of $62,405.81 inclusive of HST be charged to the COVID-19 cost centre and be funded from the COVID-19 Reserve as part of the 2022 year-end process; and, That the Director, Sustainability and Asset Management and Senior Manager, Procurement and Accounts Payable be authorized to approve other additional enhanced cleaning requirements during this extension; 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 Procur

That the report entitled “The MECP – Markham Distribution System – Drinking Water Inspection Report, January 19, 2022” be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Whereas City staff and officials have been meeting with the Province of Ontario to resolve objections by Markham Council pertaining to the Transit Oriented Community (TOC) as proposed by Infrastructure Ontario at the Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE) Bridge Station; and, Whereas an enhanced Minister's Zoning Order was issued on April 14, 2022 which the City of Markham rejects; and, Whereas Bill 109 amended the Planning Act on April 14, 2022 reducing the parkland requirements in provincial TOCs; and, Whereas the Province of Ontario is requesting that the City of Markham enter into a TOC Agreement in Principle (“AIP”) which is to be executed by April 29, 2022 and sets out the implementation of the TOC processes and future requirements. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The City of Markham advise the Province of Ontario that the City does not agree with the AIP as it is inconsistent with the City's interests, priorities, and concerns and will therefore not execute it in its current form; and, City staff be directed to continue negotiating the AIP with the Province to ensure that critical elements of the City’s interests are addressed in the AIP; and further, City staff be directed to report back to Council on the outcome of the negotiations; and further, That this resolution be shared with the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Infrastructure, Minister of Transportation, York Region, City of Richmond Hill, City of Vaughan and Local MPPs, and further, That staff be authorized

That the rules of procedure be waived in order to introduce a motion regarding the Minister's Zoning Order - Transit Oriented Communities.

Whereas an enhanced Minister’s Zoning Order was issued on April 14, 2022, which the City of Markham rejects; and, Whereas the City of Markham supports increasing housing supply within the context of a complete community; Now therefore be it resolved that: City staff be directed to forward a request to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to revoke the Minister’s Zoning Order that was issued on April 14, 2022 in relation to the Transit Oriented Communities and to provide a copy of this resolution to the Minister; and, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Leader of the Opposition, the Leaders of the Liberal and Green Parties, and all MPPs of York Region, York Region, City of Vaughan, City of Richmond Hill, and City of Toronto.

That a Special Development Services Committee Information meeting be scheduled regarding the Bridge Station Transit Oriented Communities.

That By-laws 2022-29 to 2022-32 be given three readings and enacted.

That the confidential report on a proposed or pending acquisition of land by City of Local Board (Ward 1); be received, and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That By-law 2022-33 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2022-33 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 2022.

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 3:26 PM.

1. That the following new requests for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: a. International Dark Sky Week - April 22-30, 2022 to promote community-friendly lighting and support healthy nighttime environments, money and energy savings, and our heritage of dark skies. b. World Ocean Day, June 8, 2022  to recognize the 30th anniversary of World Oceans Day and support national and international efforts to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030. c. National Accessibility Awareness Week 2022, May 29-June 4, 2022  to raise awareness of non-evident disabilities, offer accessibility and inclusion practices and highlight local supports and services. 2. That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: a. Philippine Week - June 5 -12, 2022 b. Philippines Independence Day - June 12, 2022

1. That the report entitled “078-R-15 Janitorial Cleaning Services for Various City Locations Contract Extension” be received; and, 2. That the contract for Janitorial Cleaning Services for various City locations be extended for two (2) years with National Cleaning Contractors from April 2022 to March 2024 in the annual amount of $586,031.66 per year (inclusive of HST); and, 3. That the shortfall of $160,554.01 anticipated on the regular janitorial cleaning services award be absorbed through the Parks operating budget in the amount of $134,974.42 by reductions from personnel budgets, and the remaining shortfall of $25,579.59 be adjusted through the 2023 operating budget process pending Council approval; and, 4. That the contract for additional janitorial cleaning services due to COVID-19 pandemic in the amount of $62,405.81 per year inclusive of HST be awarded to National Cleaning Contractors; and, 9 5. That the additional cleaning requirements arising as a direct result of COVID-19 in the amount of $62,405.81 inclusive of HST be charged to the COVID-19 cost centre and be funded from the COVID-19 Reserve as part of the 2022 year-end process; and, 6. That the Director, Sustainability and Asset Management and Senior Manager, Procurement and Accounts Payable be authorized to approve other additional enhanced cleaning requirements during this extension; and, 7. That the tendering process be waived in accordance with the City’s Purchasing By-law # 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1(c),

10 That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (1 Item only):

Whereas an enhanced Minister’s Zoning Order was issued on April 14, 2022, which the City of Markham rejects; and, Whereas the City of Markham supports increasing housing supply within the context of a complete community; Now therefore be it resolved that: 1. City staff be directed to forward a request to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to revoke the Minister’s Zoning Order that was issued on April 14, 2022 in relation to the Transit Oriented Communities and to provide a copy of this resolution to the Minister; and, 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Leader of the Opposition, the Leaders of the Liberal and Green Parties, and all MPPs of York Region, York Region, City of Vaughan, City of Richmond Hill, and City of Toronto.