Council Meeting

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

That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information and be processed accordingly.

That the following new request for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: Brain Injury Awareness Month - June 2021

That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 and 2):

That the Information Report dated May 25, 2021 titled “Information Report, Sustainability Metrics” be received; and, That the Sustainability Metrics – Final Report, prepared by Morrison Hershfield, attached as Appendix 1, be endorsed in principle subject to further consultation with development industry stakeholders; and, That Staff report back to Development Services Committee with final recommendations on an implementation framework to integrate the Sustainability Metrics with the planning and development application process; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report dated May 25, 2021 to Development Services Committee, titled ‘Updated Conceptual Draft Master Plan for Celebration Park ' be received; and, That Council receive and authorize the ‘Updated Conceptual Draft Master Plan for Celebration Park’ which captures changes to the design scope as recommended within the Integrated Leisure Masterplan; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 4):

That the report entitled “Merchant Services Contract” be received; and, That the contract for payment services be awarded to the lowest priced respondent, Global Payment Solutions; and, That staff be authorized to enter into a Merchant Services Agreement with Global Payment Solutions for a five year term; May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2026; AND, That the total cost of the merchant fees, hardware, support and maintenance fees for the four year term in the estimated amount of $2,133,235 be funded from the existing departmental credit card accounts, subject to Council approval of the 2021 - 2026 operating budgets in the amount of: 2021: $142,216 (May 1 – December 31) 2022: $426,647 2023: $426,647 2024: $426,647 2025: $426,647 2026: $284,431 (January 1 - April 30) Term Total: $2,133.235 and, That the Treasurer be authorized to extend the contract for Merchant Services for an additional five (5) year period, May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2031, subject to the approval of the annual operating budget, performance and mutually agreed upon fees by both parties; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report dated May 31 , 2021 titled “Status of Capital Projects as of March 31, 2021” be received; and, That the Projects Completed within Scope with Surplus Funds and the Projects Completed within Scope without Surplus Funds, as identified on Exhibit B, be approved for closure and funds in the amount of $4,146,732 be transferred to the original sources of funding as identified on Exhibit B; and That the Projects Closed and

That the report entitled “Contract Award for Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity Services” be received; and, That the contract Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity Services (One time - for network installation ) (Recurring - WAN connectivity services) be awarded to YorkNet in the amount of $3,628,268 ($3,240,726 + $387,542) inclusive of HST impact ; and, That the capital costs be funded from a new Capital account to be established and called “ITS – WAN Infrastructure”, in the amount of $387,542 inclusive of HST impact; and, That the new Capital account be funded from the Facility Ramp-up Reserve, in the amount of $387,542 inclusive of HST impact; and, That the contract for WAN connectivity services costs for 10 years be awarded to YorkNet in the amount of $ 3,240,726 inclusive of HST(specific to 10GB) and be funded from 400-400-5108 with a current annual budget of $261,259, and subject to Council approval of the 2023-2032 operating budgets in the amounts of: Year 1 (2023) - $ 295,959 * Year 2 (2024) - $ 301,869 * Year 3 (2025) - $ 307,914 * Year 4 (2026) - $ 314,092 * Year 5 (2027) - $ 320,361 * Year 6 (2028) - $ 326,763 * Year 7 (2029) - $ 33 3 ,300 * Year 8 (2030) - $ 339,972 * Year 9 (2031) - $ 346,778 * Year 10 (2032) - $ 353,718 * Total - $3,240,726 Rates will be adjusted annually to the Consumer Price Index (Toronto All-Items) or 2%, whichever is the greater. The table above assumes 2% escalation. That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing Bylaw

That the minutes and notes of the February 22, 2021 and March 15, 2021 Advisory Committee on Accessibility meetings be received for information purposes; and, That the Advisory Committee on Accessibility expresses to Council that it looks forward to continuously working with staff and Members of Council on the Markham Civic Centre Audit and on future accessibility related audits.

That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 4):

That the report entitled “Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications -2021” , dated June 7 2021, be received; and, That Designated Heritage Property Grants for 2021 be approved in the amounts noted for the following properties, totaling $29,999.99, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the program; and, 32 Washington Street, Markham Village-up to $3,332.67, for replacement of existing aluminium storm windows with traditional wooden storm windows and reconditioning of the existing historic wooden window; 36 Church Street, Markham Village- up to $3,686.58 for the reconditioning and restoration of the historic wooden board and batten siding; 33 Dickon Hill Road, Dickson Hill-up to $5,000.00 for the reconditioning/restoration of the existing historic wooden 6 over 6 windows; 99 Thoroughbred Way, Markham-up to $3,686.58 for the restoration and selective replacement of damaged wooden clapboard siding; 11172 Warden Avenue, Markham-up to $3,686.58 for repointing and repairs to the stone foundation and historic brick walls and buttresses; 188 Main Street, Unionville-up to $1,921.00 for the production of traditional wooden storm windows to fit the arched window openings; 123 Main Street, Unionville-up to $5,000.00 for the repair and replacement of the front veranda floor deck, veranda post trims and the re-puttying and painting of historic storm windows; 26 Colborne St., Thornhill-up to $3,686.58 for the removal of later wooden cove siding and restor

That the report entitled “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program for 2021”, dated June 7, 2021 be received; and, That the $10,000.00 2021 Budget for the City of Markham Commercial Façade Improvement Program be topped up to $30,607.50 by utilizing unused funds of $13,107.50 from the 2019 and 2020 Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Programs (Accounts 620-101-5699-19015 and 620-101-5699-20018 respectively) and $7,500.00 from the 2019 Designated Heritage Property Grant Program (Account 620-101-5699-19015); and, That the recommended grants be awarded proportionally based on the $30,607.50 worth of funding available for 2021; and, That Council supports a grant for the proposed new awning at 139 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Building/Heritage permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $2,885.63); and, That Council supports a grant for the replacement of the existing rotten wooden board and batten siding of the roof dormers at 157 Main St. Unionville with an appropriate aluminium siding selective repair subject to the applicant obtaining a Building/Heritage permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $4,620.31); and, That Council supports a grant for the selective repair and repainting of the wooden board and batten siding at 205 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $4,620.31); and, That Council supports a grant for the completed installation of a new cedar shingl

That the staff report titled “Heritage Easement Agreement , Temporary Relocation of Heritage Dwelling (Arthur Wegg House), 10537 Kennedy Road, Ward 6”, dated June 7, 2021, be received; and, That a by-law be passed to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Heritage Easement Agreement with the property owners of the Arthur Wegg House, and any other documents required to give effect thereto, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor in support of the temporary relocation of the building; and, That Council has no objection to the temporary relocation of the Arthur Wegg House to facilitate grading work in support of the future development of the property; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (By-law 2021-39)

That the report dated June 7, 2021, titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Garden Homes (Markham) Inc., 73 Main St. S., Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17005 to permit 13 townhouse dwellings and a detached dwelling, (Ward 4), File SU 17 157341”, be received; and, That Council direct the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate, to issue draft plan of subdivision approval for 19TM-17005, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’ to this report, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, and further subject to confirmation that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has approved the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and approved in principle the Site Plan Control application; and, That the draft plan of subdivision approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17005 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; and, That Council assign servicing allocation for up to 14 dwellings; and, That Engineering Staff be requested to monitor the intersection at Mill Street and Main Street Markham South and report back on the matter at a future Development Services Committee meeting; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the application to remove one Blue Spruce tree at 64 Tomlinson Cres, Markham, be approved; and, That the applicant provide for three (3) replacement trees on the property of 64 Tomlinson Cres, or on any other private property in Markham in a size and native species deemed appropriate by staff, or provide a cash-in-lieu payment of $300.00 per tree; and further, That the recommendations are based on the unique characteristics of this case only and are not intended to be precedent setting nor to be used as a basis for future cases.

That the total the number of replacement trees be reduced from three (3) to two (2) replacement trees.

That Council consider the matter of "Recommendation from the May 20, 2021 Licensing Committee Hearing (64 Tomlinson Cres)" immediately following Deputations with respect thereto.

That the rules of procedure be waived in order to introduce the main Motion from the June 7, 2021 Development Services Committee meeting regarding the Alignment of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

That By-law 2021-37 and 2021-39 be given three readings and enacted.

That the confidential Council minutes dated May 26, 2021 be confirmed.

Whereas the City’s Anti-Black Racism Strategy includes a number of elements that invite input from and discussion with the Black community; Whereas the establishment of the Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee is one of the priorities identified as part of the City’s Anti-Black Racism Strategy; Whereas the Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee will be a voice for Black youth in the City of Markham by providing an open forum for youth to convey perspectives on issues and initiatives that are of particular importance to them; Whereas the Committee will provide guidance and advice to the City to support Black youth in the community and combat anti-Black racism, in collaboration with key City staff, including the City’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist, political leaders and community stakeholders; Whereas Markham youth were invited to submit applications for membership on the Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee through multiple avenues over a number of weeks; Whereas the Mayor and Special Advisor, Mary Anne Chambers conducted interviews of the applicants to the Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee and recommend appointment of the listed candidates; Now therefore be it resolved that the following individuals, ranging between 15 and 19 years of age, be appointed to the Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee for the term June 14, 2021 to June 30, 2022: 1. Hanifah Johnson 2. Alexis Agyei-Gyamera 3. Maxine Ethiogu 4. Phinees Crepin-Nkaba 5. Rafeeda Rania 6. Cameron Davis

That the confidential report on personal matters about an identifiable individual, including city or local board employees be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in the report.

1. That the confidential report on personal matters about an identifiable individual, including city or local board employees (Wards 1, 2, 3, 4 5, 6, 7 and 8) be received; and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the confidential report regarding proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the city or local board (Wards 1 and 2); be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this report.

That the confidential report on a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That By-law 2021-38 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2021-38 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2021.

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 3:03 p.m.

1. That the following new request for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: a. Brain Injury Awareness Month - June 2021

1. That the Information Report dated May 25, 2021 titled “Information Report, Sustainability Metrics” be received; and, 2. That the Sustainability Metrics – Final Report, prepared by Morrison Hershfield, attached as Appendix 1, be endorsed in principle subject to further consultation with development industry stakeholders; and, 3. That Staff report back to Development Services Committee with final recommendations on an implementation framework to integrate the Sustainability Metrics with the planning and development application process; and further, 5 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report entitled “Merchant Services Contract” be received; and, 6 2. That the contract for payment services be awarded to the lowest priced respondent, Global Payment Solutions; and, 3. That staff be authorized to enter into a Merchant Services Agreement with Global Payment Solutions for a five year term; May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2026; AND, 4. That the total cost of the merchant fees, hardware, support and maintenance fees for the four year term in the estimated amount of $2,133,235 be funded from the existing departmental credit card accounts, subject to Council approval of the 2021 - 2026 operating budgets in the amount of: o 2021: $142,216 (May 1 – December 31) o 2022: $426,647 o 2023: $426,647 o 2024: $426,647 o 2025: $426,647 o 2026: $284,431 (January 1 - April 30) o Term Total: $2,133.235 and, 5. That the Treasurer be authorized to extend the contract for Merchant Services for an additional five (5) year period, May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2031, subject to the approval of the annual operating budget, performance and mutually agreed upon fees by both parties; and further, 6. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report dated May 31, 2021 titled “Status of Capital Projects as of March 31, 2021” be received; and, 7 2. That the Projects Completed within Scope with Surplus Funds and the Projects Completed within Scope without Surplus Funds, as identified on Exhibit B, be approved for closure and funds in the amount of $4,146,732 be transferred to the original sources of funding as identified on Exhibit B; and 3. That the Projects Closed and

1. That the report entitled “Contract Award for Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity Services” be received; and, 2. That the contract Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity Services (One time - for network installation) (Recurring - WAN connectivity services) be awarded to YorkNet in the amount of $3,628,268 ($3,240,726 + $387,542) inclusive of HST impact; and, 3. That the capital costs be funded from a new Capital account to be established and called “ITS – WAN Infrastructure”, in the amount of $387,542 inclusive of HST impact; and, 4. That the new Capital account be funded from the Facility Ramp-up Reserve, in the amount of $387,542 inclusive of HST impact; and, 5. That the contract for WAN connectivity services costs for 10 years be awarded to YorkNet in the amount of $3,240,726 inclusive of HST(specific to 10GB) and be funded from 400-400-5108 with a current annual budget of $261,259, and subject to Council approval of the 2023-2032 operating budgets in the amounts of: a. Year 1 (2023) - $ 295,959 * b. Year 2 (2024) - $ 301,869 * c. Year 3 (2025) - $ 307,914 * d. Year 4 (2026) - $ 314,092 * e. Year 5 (2027) - $ 320,361 * f. Year 6 (2028) - $ 326,763 * g. Year 7 (2029) - $ 333,300 * h. Year 8 (2030) - $ 339,972 * i. Year 9 (2031) - $ 346,778 * j. Year 10 (2032) - $ 353,718 *  Total - $3,240,726 10  Rates will be adjusted annually to the Consumer Price Index (Toronto All-Items) or 2%, whichever is the greater. The table above assumes 2% escalation. 6. That the tendering pro

1. That the minutes and notes of the February 22, 2021 and March 15, 2021 Advisory Committee on Accessibility meetings be received for information purposes; and, 11 2. That the Advisory Committee on Accessibility expresses to Council that it looks forward to continuously working with staff and Members of Council on the Markham Civic Centre Audit and on future accessibility related audits.

1. That the report entitled “Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications -2021”, dated June 7 2021, be received; and, 2. That Designated Heritage Property Grants for 2021 be approved in the amounts noted for the following properties, totaling $29,999.99, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the program; and, 1. 32 Washington Street, Markham Village-up to $3,332.67, for replacement of existing aluminium storm windows with traditional wooden storm windows and reconditioning of the existing historic wooden window; 2. 36 Church Street, Markham Village- up to $3,686.58 for the reconditioning and restoration of the historic wooden board and batten siding; 12 3. 33 Dickon Hill Road, Dickson Hill-up to $5,000.00 for the reconditioning/restoration of the existing historic wooden 6 over 6 windows; 4. 99 Thoroughbred Way, Markham-up to $3,686.58 for the restoration and selective replacement of damaged wooden clapboard siding; 5. 11172 Warden Avenue, Markham-up to $3,686.58 for repointing and repairs to the stone foundation and historic brick walls and buttresses; 6. 188 Main Street, Unionville-up to $1,921.00 for the production of traditional wooden storm windows to fit the arched window openings; 7. 123 Main Street, Unionville-up to $5,000.00 for the repair and replacement of the front veranda floor deck, veranda post trims and the re-puttying and painting of historic storm windows; 8. 26 Colborne St., Thornhill-up to $3,686.58 for the removal of lat

13 1. That the report entitled “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program for 2021”, dated June 7, 2021 be received; and, 2. That the $10,000.00 2021 Budget for the City of Markham Commercial Façade Improvement Program be topped up to $30,607.50 by utilizing unused funds of $13,107.50 from the 2019 and 2020 Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Programs (Accounts 620-101-5699-19015 and 620-101-5699-20018 respectively) and $7,500.00 from the 2019 Designated Heritage Property Grant Program (Account 620-101-5699-19015); and, 3. That the recommended grants be awarded proportionally based on the $30,607.50 worth of funding available for 2021; and, 4. That Council supports a grant for the proposed new awning at 139 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Building/Heritage permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $2,885.63); and, 5. That Council supports a grant for the replacement of the existing rotten wooden board and batten siding of the roof dormers at 157 Main St. Unionville with an appropriate aluminium siding selective repair subject to the applicant obtaining a Building/Heritage permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $4,620.31); and, 6. That Council supports a grant for the selective repair and repainting of the wooden board and batten siding at 205 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $4,620.31); and, 7. That Council supports a grant for the completed installati

1. That the report dated June 7, 2021, titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Garden Homes (Markham) Inc., 73 Main St. S., Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17005 to permit 13 townhouse 15 dwellings and a detached dwelling, (Ward 4), File SU 17 157341”, be received; and, 2. That Council direct the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate, to issue draft plan of subdivision approval for 19TM-17005, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’ to this report, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, and further subject to confirmation that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has approved the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and approved in principle the Site Plan Control application; and, 3. That the draft plan of subdivision approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17005 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; and, 4. That Council assign servicing allocation for up to 14 dwellings; and, 5. That Engineering Staff be requested to monitor the intersection at Mill Street and Main Street Markham South and report back on the matter at a future Development Services Committee meeting; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Whereas, the Yonge North Subway Extension is a priority project in the Province of Ontario’s Transit Plan and is York Region’s Top Transit priority, and Whereas, a capital cost funding commitment by the Federal government on May 11, 2021 means the project is now fully funded by all three levels of government, and Whereas, the Environmental Assessment for a Yonge Street alignment for the 8- kilometre route from the Toronto Transit Commission’s Finch Subway Station to the end-of-the-line in the Langstaff Gateway/Richmond Hill Centre included extensive public consultation and was approved by the Province of Ontario in 2009, and Whereas, Markham Council has endorsed York Region Rapid Transit Corporation’s Environmental Assessment that recommends a Yonge Street subway alignment, and Whereas, of the three potential alignments explored by Metrolinx as outlined in their Initial Business Case confirms that Options 1 and 2, each with a Yonge Street alignment, provide greater benefits in terms of individual Vehicle 18 Kilometres Travelled and the number of people who will use transit during morning rush hour in 2041 than Option 3, and Whereas, there is statistically no difference among the three Options in terms of Benefit Cost Ratio and total Capital Costs as outlined in Metrolinx’s Initial Business Case and Supplementary Analysis which states Option 3 has “a more complex deliverability case”, and Whereas, Markham Council endorsed a Yonge Street alignment for the subway at its May 28,

That By-law 2021-37 and 2021-39 be given three readings and enacted. 20

Whereas the City’s Anti-Black Racism Strategy includes a number of elements that invite input from and discussion with the Black community; Whereas the establishment of the Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee is one of the priorities identified as part of the City’s Anti- Black Racism Strategy; Whereas the Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee will be a voice for Black youth in the City of Markham by providing an open forum for youth to convey perspectives on issues and initiatives that are of particular importance to them; Whereas the Committee will provide guidance and advice to the City to support Black youth in the community and combat anti-Black racism, in collaboration with key City staff, including the City’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist, political leaders and community stakeholders; Whereas Markham youth were invited to submit applications for membership on the Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee through multiple avenues over a number of weeks; Whereas the Mayor and Special Advisor, Mary Anne Chambers conducted interviews of the applicants to the Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee and recommend appointment of the listed candidates; Now therefore be it resolved that the following individuals, ranging between 15 and 19 years of age, be appointed to the Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee for the term June 14, 2021 to June 30, 2022: 1. Hanifah Johnson 2. Alexis Agyei-Gyamera 3. Maxine Ethiogu 4. Phinees Crepin-Nkaba 5. Rafeeda Rania 6. Cameron Davi

1. 1. That the confidential report on personal matters about an identifiable individual, including city or local board employees (Wards 1, 2, 3, 4 5, 6, 7 and 8) be received; and, 2. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That By-law 2021-38 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2021-38 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2021. 24