General Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the January 20, 2020 General Committee meeting be confirmed.

That the minutes of the December 16, 2019 Advisory Committee on Accessibility meeting be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the October 16, 2019, November 20, 2019 and December 18, 2019 Animal Care Committee meeting be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the August 22, 2019 Board of Management Markham Village Business Improvement Area Committee meeting be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the April 17, 2019, September 18, 2019 and October 16, 2019 Board of Management Unionville Business Improvement Area Committee meeting be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the December 16, 2019 Markham Public Library Board meeting be received for information purposes.

That Markham City Council condemn Quebec’s Bill 21 - An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State; and, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Quebec and the Prime Minister of Canada.

That General Committee receive the following proposed resolutions from the Race Relations Committee for information purposes: In accordance with the principles enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Community Flagpoles will not be used to fly flags: of Political Parties; of Religious Groups; in support of fund-raising drives that are political or religious in nature; and in support of groups, organizations, or events that incite and promote hatred, violence and/or other forms of discrimination; and, That the Race Relations Committee recommends that Markham City Council condemn Quebec’s Bill 21 in support of building a welcoming city where everyone has access to opportunity and prosperity. Moreover, that residents and those who visit are free from discrimination on the basis of race, sexual orientation, gender, and specifically religious practice; and further, That, as a signatory of the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities (formerly the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination [CCMARD]), the Race Relations Committee recommends that Markham City Council call for all signatory municipalities, specifically those in Quebec, to condemn Quebec's Bill 21 and recognize its conflict with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and negative impact to the unity, reputation and well-being of Canada.

That the minutes of the November 4, 2019 and December 2, 2019 Race Relations Committee meeting be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the November 19, 2019 Seniors Advisory Committee meeting be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the October 2, 2019 Waste Diversion Committee meeting be received for information purposes.

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 report entitled "United States Conference of Mayors 2020" be received.

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 strategies and guidelines outlined in the Gateway Master Plan (attachment “A”) 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 Appendix “A” of the current Policy (see Policy included as Attachment “B” ) 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.

That the deputation presentations made by Robert Mok, Martin Leung, Peggy Leung, Marcus Kolga, Eira Keay, Shanta Sundarason be received.

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 the General Committee meeting adjourn at 12:22 PM.

That General Committee receive the following proposed resolutions from the Race Relations Committee for information purposes: 1. In accordance with the principles enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Community Flagpoles will not be used to fly flags: i. of Political Parties; ii. of Religious Groups; iii. in support of fund-raising drives that are political or religious in nature; and iv. in support of groups, organizations, or events that incite and promote hatred, violence and/or other forms of discrimination; and, 2. That the Race Relations Committee recommends that Markham City Council condemn Quebec’s Bill 21 in support of building a welcoming city where everyone has access to opportunity and prosperity. Moreover, that residents and those who visit are free from discrimination on the basis of race, sexual orientation, gender, and specifically religious practice; and further, 3. That, as a signatory of the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities (formerly the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination [CCMARD]), the Race Relations Committee recommends that Markham City Council call for all signatory municipalities, specifically those in Quebec, to condemn Quebec's Bill 21 and recognize its conflict with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and negative impact to the unity, reputation and well-being of Canada. 5

1. That the report entitled “Award of Tender 216-T-19 Block Tree Pruning Program – Year 1 of 3 (Part 2)” be received; and, 6 2. 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, 3. 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, 4. 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, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

10 1. That the deputation presentations made by Robert Mok, Martin Leung, Peggy Leung, Marcus Kolga, Eira Keay, Shanta Sundarason be received.