Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 12, 2024, be adopted.

That the deputations from Michael Wong and Peter Miasek (Cycling Pedestrian Advisory Committee) providing comments regarding “Traffic Calming of Carlton Road, from Kennedy Road to McCowan Road” be received; and further, That the communications from Jessica Cheung, Winson Woo and Felix Wong, be received.

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

That the memorandum titled “Hold Removal By-law Enterprise Boulevard Inc. (Union City) North side of Enterprise Boulevard, immediately east of the Metrolinx-GO Stouffville rail corridor) File: HOLD 23 149505” be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the memorandum dated June 26, 2024, regarding “TH (Warden) Developments (BT) Inc. Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision located at 10506 and 10508 Warden Avenue (Ward 2), File PLAN 22 265291”, be received; and, That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-22021 submitted by TH (Warden) Developments (BT) Inc. be approved subject to the conditions attached in Appendix ‘A’ as may be modified by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate; and, That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by TH (Warden) Developments (BT) Inc. and attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by TH (Warden) Developments (BT) Inc. and attached as Appendix ‘C’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

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

That the Staff report, dated June 18, 2024, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase XI”, be received; and, That the June 14, 2023, recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee, in support of the designation of the following properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (in accordance with Appendix ‘B’), be received as information: 2501 Denison Street (Ward 7): “William Macklin House”; and, 6864 Fourteenth Avenue (Ward 7): “Lydia Beebe House”; and, 60 Meadowbrook Lane (Ward 3): “Philip Eckardt Jr. House”; and, 15 Victoria Street (Ward 2): “Frisby House”; and, That Council state its intention to designate 2501 Denison Street (Ward 7) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, That Council state its intention to designate 6864 Fourteenth Avenue (Ward 7) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, That Council state its intention to designate 60 Meadowbrook Lane (Ward 3) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, That Council state its intention to designate 15 Victoria Street (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Cle

That item 8.1.1 Recommendation Report - Designation of Priority Properties - Phase XI be reconsidered.

That the June 18, 2024, report titled, “Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications - 2024”, be received; and, That the deputation from Doug Denby made at the June 18, 2024 Development Services Committee be received; and, That Designated Heritage Property Grants for 2024 be approved in the amounts noted for the following properties, totaling $29,026.74, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the program: 1 Heritage Corners Lane, Markham Heritage Estates: up to $7,500.00, for the installation of a new cedar shingle roof, provided that current property standards violations are addressed by the Owners; and, 6 David Gohn Circle, Markham Heritage Estates: up to $1,526.74 for the production of a historically appropriate solid wood four paneled entrance door; and, 22 David Gohn Circle, Markham Heritage Estates: up to $5,000.00 for the replacement of the veranda floor deck, structural repairs to the underlying structure and replacement of the turned veranda posts; and, 29 Jerman Street, Markham Village: up to $5,000.00 for the installation of historically appropriate 6 over 6 wooden windows and a front entrance door; and, 34 Colborne Street, Thornhill: up to $5,000.00 for the re-conditioning of the historic wooden single hung windows and the production of traditional wooden storm windows; and, 126 Main Street, Unionville: up to $5,000.00 for the installation of historically appropriate 1 over 1 wooden windows; and, That the grants be funded through t

That the Staff report, dated June 18, 2024, titled, “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program - 2024”, be received; and, That Council support the following financial assistance for two projects, representing $17,288.25 in grant assistance: The re-conditioning of the historic two-over-two wooden segmental arched windows and the production of new wooden storm windows at 147 Main Street Unionville, subject to the applicant entering into a Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement with the City (up to a maximum of $15,000.00); and, The production of new ground sign in compliance with the City’s Sign-By-law at 5 George Street, Markham Village ($2,288.25); and, That the grants be funded through the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program Fund, Account 620-101-5699-24015 ($30,000.00 available for 2024); and, That the Mayor be authorized to enter into a Heritage Conservation Easement agreement with the Owner of 147 Main St. Unionville to permit grant funding in excess of $5,000.00; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all thing necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “Authority to Provide Development Charge Credits and/or Reimbursements for the Construction of Trunk Sanitary Sewer in York Downs Subdivisions, to KM (AG SOUTH VILLAGE) LTD. and Metropia Minto (Sixteenth) Holdings Inc. (Ward 6)” be received; and, That Council authorize City Wide Hard Development Charge Credits and/or Reimbursements not exceeding $777,837.00 to KM (AG SOUTH VILLAGE) LTD. and Metropia Minto (Sixteenth) Holdings Inc. for the oversizing cost associated with a trunk sanitary sewer crossing under the Bruce Creek (the “Trunk Sanitary Sewer”) within the valley land to the east of the South Village Subdivision to connect to the York Durham Sanitary Sewer (YDSS) from Street ‘C’ (upstream limit of the YDSS connection) to connection to YDSS that will service the lands located in the Future Urban Area (FUA); and, That notwithstanding the above recommendation, that the amount available for credits and/or reimbursements be based on the lesser of the actual cost to oversize and the capital cost included in the most current Development Charges Background Study, as indexed from time to time, at the time works are complete and the credits and/or reimbursements are being provided; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Development Charge Credit and/or Reimbursement Agreement and any other associated or necessary documents, if required, in accordance with the City’s Development Charge Credit and Reimbursement Policy, with the KM (AG SOUT

That the report entitled “Award of RFP 082-R-24 Consulting Services for Contract Administration, Site Inspection and Post Construction Services for the 2024 Sidewalk Construction Program” be received; and, That the contract for consulting engineering services for contract administration, site inspection and post construction for the 2024 Sidewalk Construction Program be awarded to the highest ranked bidder, Accardi Schaeffers & Associates Limited in the amount of $396,601.46 inclusive of HST; and, That an allowance in the amount of $183,168.00, inclusive of HST, be established for C.N. Rail permitting and flagging fees, geotechnical investigation and material testing during construction and for coordination with the design consultant during construction, which may be required; and, That a 10% contingency in the amount of $57,976.95, inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional consulting services to deliver the project and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $57,397.18 be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, That the cost in the amount of $695,143.59 ($396,601.46 + $183,168.00 + $57,976.95 + $57,397.18) be funded from capital accounts 23093 and 24052 with available budget of $705,341.73; and, That the remaining budget in the amount

That the report entitled “Award of RFP 100-R-24 Consulting Services for Contract Administration, Field Ambassador, Site Inspection and Post Construction Services for Main Street Unionville Reconstruction Project” be received; and, That the contract for contract administration, field ambassador, site inspection & post construction services for Main Street Unionville reconstruction project be awarded to the highest ranked, third lowest priced bidder, EXP Services Inc., in the amount of $892,137.55 inclusive of HST; and, That an allowance in the amount of $302,227.20, inclusive of HST, be established for geotechnical investigation, material testing during construction, a qualified person for excess soil management and for coordination with the designer during construction; and, That a 10% contingency in the amount of $119,436.48 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional consulting services to deliver the project and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $118,242.11 be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, That the cost in the amount of $1,432,043.34 ($892,137.55 + $302,227.20 + $119,436.48 + $118,242.11) be funded from the capital account 083-5350-22338-005 with available budget of $1,462,043.34; and, That the remaining budget in the

That the June 18, 2024, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, JD Elm Cornell Lands Ltd., Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a mixed-use development at the northwest corner of Highway 7 and Bur Oak Avenue within Cornell Centre (Ward 5), File PLAN 22 118754”, be received; and, That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by JD Elm Cornell Lands Ltd., be approved and that the draft Official Plan 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 City Clerk advise the Region of York that the City has no objection to the Region of York removing the subject lands from Deferral 2 Area in the 2008 Cornell Secondary Plan (OPA 168); and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by JD Elm Cornell Lands Ltd., be approved and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘C’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-22008, be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘D’ of this report; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘D’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate; and, That Draft Plan Appr

That the June 18, 2024, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Juniper Cornell Holdings Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a mixed-use development at 6950 Highway 7, northwest of Bur Oak Avenue and Highway 7, Cornell Centre (Ward 5), File PLAN 22 116592”, be received; and, That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Juniper Cornell Holdings Inc., be approved and that the draft Official Plan 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 City Clerk advise York Region that the City has no objection to the removal of the subject lands from Deferral 2 Area in the 2008 Cornell Secondary Plan (OPA 168); and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Juniper Cornell Holdings Inc., be approved and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘C’, be finalized, and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-22004, be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘D’ of this report; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘D’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and, That Draft Plan Approval for Plan of

That the report dated June 18, 2024 entitled “CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Work Plan” be received; and, That Council endorse the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Work Plan attached as Appendix 1; and, That staff be directed to implement the seven (7) Action Plan Initiatives as required by the Contribution Agreement with the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); and, That staff be authorized to complete, submit, and execute all documents necessary to satisfy all HAF reporting obligations as required by CMHC; and, That staff be directed to report back to the Development Services Committee with recommendations to implement Initiative 1, Public Partnerships, and Initiative 5, Incentive Program for Affordable Housing, by late Q3/early Q4, 2024; and, That staff be directed to provide semi-annual progress updates to Development Services Committee regarding implementation of the Housing Accelerator Fund Work Plan; and, That the Treasurer be authorized to implement any required financial and administrative arrangements to effectively support the Housing Accelerator Fund Work Plan and meet any federal funding requirements, including establishing and managing a reserve(s) as required for funds received through the federal Housing Accelerator Fund program; and, That all eligible resources and staffing needed to support the HAF Work Plan be established and funded by funds received through the Housing Accelerator Fund program; and, That Council authorize seven (7) new 2024 in-ye

That the memorandum entitled “Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act (Bill 185) - Implementation” be received; and, That staff be directed to provide the following comments to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on the proposed amendment to Ontario Regulation 525/97 to Exempt Certain Official Plan Matters from Approvals Under the Planning Act: “Staff recommend that Provincial approval of matters related to Protected Major Transit Station Areas be scoped to matters in the Planning Act regarding the delineation of Major Transit Station Area boundaries and establishing minimum densities in accordance with Provincial policy. Staff also recommend that planning approvals for land use designations, densities, and height in Protected Major Transit Station Areas, site-specific development applications, and Secondary Plans should be delegated to the City”; and further, That staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report and presentation entitled “Traffic Calming of Carlton Road, from Kennedy Road to McCowan Road” be received; and, That the deputation from Kelvin Kwok made to the June 18, 2024 Development Services Committee be received; and, That the written submission from Kelvin Kwok be received; and, That Staff proceed with the detailed design of the preferred traffic calming design option; and, That Staff proceed with the detailed design of new traffic signals at Central Park Drive and a pedestrian cross-over at Fawnbrook Circle to improve pedestrian safety; and, That staff include traffic monitoring devices in the construction contract for implementation upon completion of the project and report back to Council within 3 months of monitoring with findings; and, That staff conduct a detailed public awareness campaign that includes communications to residents related to the modifications as well as signage and highlighting the project at Community Events, prior to and during implementation of the project; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

The main motion as amended be adopted.

That the following clauses be added to the motion: That staff include traffic monitoring devices in the construction contract for implementation upon completion of the project and report back to Council within 3 months of monitoring with findings; and, That staff conduct a detailed public awareness campaign that includes communications to residents related to the modifications as well as signage and highlighting the project at Community Events, prior to and during implementation of the project.

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

That the report titled “2024 Unionville Business Improvement Area and Markham Village Business Improvement Area Operating Budgets” dated June 25, 2024 be received; and, That the 2024 Operating Budget in the amount of $436,500 for the Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) be approved; and, That the 2024 Operating Budget in the amount of $334,700 for the Markham Village Business Improvement Area (MBIA) be approved; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “083-T-24 Building Automation System Replacement at 8100 Warden GC Report Final.docx” be received; and, That the contract for 083-T-24 Building Automation System Replacement at 8100 Warden GC Report Final.docx Services be awarded to Viridian Automation Inc. (lowest priced bidder) in the amount of $647,193.60 inclusive of HST; and, That a contingency in the amount of $64,719.36 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expending of the contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That the award in the total amount of $711,912.96 ($647,193.60 + $64,719.36) be funded from the capital project account 043-6150-23142-005 “Building Automation Systems Replacement Program”, which has an available budget of $621,812.00; and, The budget shortfall in the amount of $90,100.96 ($711,912.96 - $621,812.00) be funded from the Non-DC capital contingency account; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report dated June 25, 2024 titled “Municipal Funding Agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund” be received; and, That a By-Law be enacted granting authority to the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Municipal Funding Agreement between the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the City of Markham for the Canada Community-Building Fund, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the presentation entitled “Administrative Monetary Penalty Systems (AMPS) Expansion Project Update” be received; and, That the Consolidated Administrative Monetary Penalty Systems (AMPS) By-law attached to this presentation as Appendix “A” be adopted; and, That By-law 2015-93 and 2016-84 be repealed; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions

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

That the staff report dated June 25, 2024 entitled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, City Initiated Amendment for the Milliken Centre Secondary Plan” be received; and, That the Official Plan Amendment for the Milliken Centre Secondary Plan, attached as Appendix 2, be finalized and forwarded to Council for adoption, and subsequently forwarded to the planning approval authority for approval; and, That the deputations from Nick Pileggi, George Shi and Tim Ho be received; and, That the written communications from the following individuals be received: Edwin Siu, Logos Baptist Church; and, Eldon C. Theodore, MHBC Planning, Urban Design, and Landscape Architecture; and, Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd; and, Jonathan S. Cheng, Stikeman Elliot; and, Wai Ying Di Girorgio and Brandon Simon, The Planning Partnership; and, Darrin Cohen, Weston Consulting; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

WHEREAS the 407 Transitway is an important initiative by the Province of Ontario to meet growing transportation demand for the GTA. WHEREAS the 407 Transitway has been identified as critical infrastructure required to serve the need for east-west travel demand within the 407-corridor including the City of Markham. WHEREAS The City of Markham has recognized the importance of planning for the 407 Transitway in its planning documents for several decades including a Transit Station in the Boxgrove Regional Gateway area. WHEREAS the Regional Gateway lands are located within the area bounded by the Highway 407 Transitway right-of-way, Donald Cousens Parkway, Reesor Road and the CPR Havelock Line. AND WHEREAS Special Policy 9.16.7 Regional Gateway of the City of Markham Official Plan requires that applications for development approval located within the Regional Gateway boundary shall require approval of a comprehensive block plan to the satisfaction of the City prior to development proceeding. Therefore be it resolved: That Staff be directed to assess the lands identified in Policy 9.16.7 Regional Gateway of the Markham Official Plan as part of the Official Plan Review, and to specifically be evaluated within the associated Employment Study, to determine the opportunity for transit supportive mixed-use development that also protects for job creation within the employment area and creates a major transit; and, That employment uses within these lands that meet the general intent of t

That Council waive Section 5.4(b) of Procedural By-law 2017-5 to allow for the introduction of a Notice of Motion at a Council Meeting by Regional Councillor Jim Jones regarding Highway 407 Reesor TOC Gateway Hub Regional Gateway Comprehensive Plan, and be added to the Council agenda.

That Council establish a Selection Committee to undertake a recruitment process to identify suitable candidates for the three (3) vacant independent Board Member positions on the Destination Markham Corporation Board of Directors; and, That the Selection Committee be comprised of Andrew Keyes (Chair), Michael Chan (Vice-Chair) and Frank Scarpitti; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That Council waive Section 4.17(c) of Procedural By-law 2017-5 to allow for the introduction of an item of new business by Councillor Andrew Keyes regarding the Destination Markham Corporation Board of Directors.

That By-laws 2024-118 to 2024-138 be given three readings and enacted.

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Council resolve into a private session at 2:01 PM to discuss the following confidential matters:

That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 12, 2024, be adopted.

NOTE: UPON APPROVAL BY COUNCIL IN OPEN SESSION, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WILL BE REPORTED OUT AT THE OPEN COUNCIL MEETING THIS DATE, JUNE 26, 2024: That the confidential verbal update on Dorsay Circa Phase 3 - Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal by Dorsay Development Corporation, Appeal of The Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

NOTE: UPON APPROVAL BY COUNCIL IN OPEN SESSION, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WILL BE REPORTED OUT AT THE OPEN COUNCIL MEETING THIS DATE, JUNE 26, 2024: That the matter be

NOTE: UPON APPROVAL BY COUNCIL IN OPEN SESSION, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WILL BE REPORTED OUT AT THE OPEN COUNCIL MEETING THIS DATE, JUNE 26, 2024: 1. That the following individuals be appointed to the Heritage Markham Committee: Name Start Date End Date Vanda Vicars August 1, 2024 November 30, 2026 Kugan Subramaniam August 1, 2024 November 30, 2025 Richard Huang December 1, 2024 November 30, 2025 Stephen Lusk December 1, 2024 November 30, 2026 Lake Trevelyan Immediately November 30, 2027 Shn-Li (Victor) Huang Immediately November 30, 2027 2. That the following individuals be re-appointed to the Environmental Advisory Committee: Name Start Date End Date Karl Lyew Immediately November 30, 2025 Frank Vignando Immediately November 30, 2025

NOTE: UPON APPROVAL BY COUNCIL IN OPEN SESSION, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WILL BE REPORTED OUT AT THE OPEN COUNCIL MEETING THIS DATE, JUNE 26, 2024: That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

NOTE: UPON APPROVAL BY COUNCIL IN OPEN SESSION, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WILL BE REPORTED OUT AT THE OPEN COUNCIL MEETING THIS DATE, JUNE 26, 2024: That the confidential report entitled “Mount Joy Sports Dome Update” be received; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to facilitate Council direction.

NOTE: UPON APPROVAL BY COUNCIL IN OPEN SESSION, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WILL BE REPORTED OUT AT THE OPEN COUNCIL MEETING THIS DATE, JUNE 26, 2024: That the confidential report entitled Little Native Hockey League - 3 Year Hosting Agreement (2025 – 2027) be received; and further, The staff be authorized and directed to all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

NOTE: UPON APPROVAL BY COUNCIL IN OPEN SESSION, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WILL BE REPORTED OUT AT THE OPEN COUNCIL MEETING THIS DATE, JUNE 26, 2024: That the confidential report entitled “MDE’s Wastewater Energy Transfer (WET) Project” dated June 26, 2024 be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That By-law 2024-117 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2024-117, A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2024. No attachment

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 4:22 PM.

1. That the deputations from Michael Wong and Peter Miasek (Cycling Pedestrian Advisory Committee) providing comments regarding “Traffic 3 Calming of Carlton Road, from Kennedy Road to McCowan Road” be received; and further, 2. That the communications from Jessica Cheung, Winson Woo and Felix Wong, be received.

1. That the memorandum titled “Hold Removal By-law Enterprise Boulevard Inc. (Union City) North side of Enterprise Boulevard, immediately east of the Metrolinx-GO Stouffville rail corridor) File: HOLD 23 149505” be received; and further, 4 2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the Staff report, dated June 18, 2024, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase XI”, be received; and, 2. That the June 14, 2023, recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee, in support of the designation of the following properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (in accordance with Appendix ‘B’), be received as information: o 2501 Denison Street (Ward 7): “William Macklin House”; and, o 6864 Fourteenth Avenue (Ward 7): “Lydia Beebe House”; and, o 60 Meadowbrook Lane (Ward 3): “Philip Eckardt Jr. House”; and, o 15 Victoria Street (Ward 2): “Frisby House”; and, 3. That Council state its intention to designate 2501 Denison Street (Ward 7) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, 4. That Council state its intention to designate 6864 Fourteenth Avenue (Ward 7) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, 6 5. That Council state its intention to designate 60 Meadowbrook Lane (Ward 3) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, 6. That Council state its intention to designate 15 Victoria Street (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, 7. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of th

1. That the June 18, 2024, report titled, “Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications - 2024”, be received; and, 2. That the deputation from Doug Denby made at the June 18, 2024 Development Services Committee be received; and, 3. That Designated Heritage Property Grants for 2024 be approved in the amounts noted for the following properties, totaling 7 $29,026.74, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the program: o 1 Heritage Corners Lane, Markham Heritage Estates: up to $7,500.00, for the installation of a new cedar shingle roof, provided that current property standards violations are addressed by the Owners; and, o 6 David Gohn Circle, Markham Heritage Estates: up to $1,526.74 for the production of a historically appropriate solid wood four paneled entrance door; and, o 22 David Gohn Circle, Markham Heritage Estates: up to $5,000.00 for the replacement of the veranda floor deck, structural repairs to the underlying structure and replacement of the turned veranda posts; and, o 29 Jerman Street, Markham Village: up to $5,000.00 for the installation of historically appropriate 6 over 6 wooden windows and a front entrance door; and, o 34 Colborne Street, Thornhill: up to $5,000.00 for the re- conditioning of the historic wooden single hung windows and the production of traditional wooden storm windows; and, o 126 Main Street, Unionville: up to $5,000.00 for the installation of historically appropriate 1 over 1 wooden windows; and, 4. That the

8 1. That the Staff report, dated June 18, 2024, titled, “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program - 2024”, be received; and, 2. That Council support the following financial assistance for two projects, representing $17,288.25 in grant assistance: o The re-conditioning of the historic two-over-two wooden segmental arched windows and the production of new wooden storm windows at 147 Main Street Unionville, subject to the applicant entering into a Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement with the City (up to a maximum of $15,000.00); and, o The production of new ground sign in compliance with the City’s Sign-By-law at 5 George Street, Markham Village ($2,288.25); and, 3. That the grants be funded through the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program Fund, Account 620-101-5699-24015 ($30,000.00 available for 2024); and, 4. That the Mayor be authorized to enter into a Heritage Conservation Easement agreement with the Owner of 147 Main St. Unionville to permit grant funding in excess of $5,000.00; and further, 5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all thing necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report entitled “Authority to Provide Development Charge Credits and/or Reimbursements for the Construction of Trunk Sanitary Sewer in York Downs Subdivisions, to KM (AG 9 SOUTH VILLAGE) LTD. and Metropia Minto (Sixteenth) Holdings Inc. (Ward 6)” be received; and, 2. That Council authorize City Wide Hard Development Charge Credits and/or Reimbursements not exceeding $777,837.00 to KM (AG SOUTH VILLAGE) LTD. and Metropia Minto (Sixteenth) Holdings Inc. for the oversizing cost associated with a trunk sanitary sewer crossing under the Bruce Creek (the “Trunk Sanitary Sewer”) within the valley land to the east of the South Village Subdivision to connect to the York Durham Sanitary Sewer (YDSS) from Street ‘C’ (upstream limit of the YDSS connection) to connection to YDSS that will service the lands located in the Future Urban Area (FUA); and, 3. That notwithstanding the above recommendation, that the amount available for credits and/or reimbursements be based on the lesser of the actual cost to oversize and the capital cost included in the most current Development Charges Background Study, as indexed from time to time, at the time works are complete and the credits and/or reimbursements are being provided; and, 4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Development Charge Credit and/or Reimbursement Agreement and any other associated or necessary documents, if required, in accordance with the City’s Development Charge Credit and Reimbursement Policy, with t

1. That the report entitled “Award of RFP 082-R-24 Consulting Services for Contract Administration, Site Inspection and Post Construction Services for the 2024 Sidewalk Construction Program” be received; and, 2. That the contract for consulting engineering services for contract administration, site inspection and post construction for the 2024 Sidewalk Construction Program be awarded to the highest ranked bidder, Accardi Schaeffers & Associates Limited in the amount of $396,601.46 inclusive of HST; and, 3. That an allowance in the amount of $183,168.00, inclusive of HST, be established for C.N. Rail permitting and flagging fees, geotechnical investigation and material testing during construction and for coordination with the design consultant during construction, which may be required; and, 4. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $57,976.95, inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional consulting services to deliver the project and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, 5. That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $57,397.18 be transferred to revenue account 640-998- 8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, 6. That the cost in the amount of $695,143.59 ($396,601.46 + $183,168.00 + $57,976.95 + $57,397.18) be funded from capital accounts 23093 and 24052 with available budget of $705,341.73; and, 7. That the remainin

1. That the report entitled “Award of RFP 100-R-24 Consulting Services for Contract Administration, Field Ambassador, Site Inspection and Post Construction Services for Main Street Unionville Reconstruction Project” be received; and, 2. That the contract for contract administration, field ambassador, site inspection & post construction services for Main Street Unionville reconstruction project be awarded to the highest ranked, third lowest priced bidder, EXP Services Inc., in the amount of $892,137.55 inclusive of HST; and, 3. That an allowance in the amount of $302,227.20, inclusive of HST, be established for geotechnical investigation, material testing during construction, a qualified person for excess soil management and for coordination with the designer during construction; and, 4. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $119,436.48 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional consulting services to deliver the project and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, 5. That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $118,242.11 be transferred to revenue account 640-998- 8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, 6. That the cost in the amount of $1,432,043.34 ($892,137.55 + $302,227.20 + $119,436.48 + $118,242.11) be funded from the capital account 083-5350-22338-005 with available budget of $1,462,043.34; and, 12 7. That the

1. That the June 18, 2024, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, JD Elm Cornell Lands Ltd., Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a mixed-use development at the northwest corner of Highway 7 and Bur Oak Avenue within Cornell Centre (Ward 5), File PLAN 22 118754”, be received; and, 2. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by JD Elm Cornell Lands Ltd., be approved and that the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 3. That the City Clerk advise the Region of York that the City has no objection to the Region of York removing the subject lands from Deferral 2 Area in the 2008 Cornell Secondary Plan (OPA 168); and, 4. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by JD Elm Cornell Lands Ltd., be approved and that the draft Zoning By- 13 law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘C’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 5. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-22008, be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘D’ of this report; and, 6. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘D’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate; and

1. That the June 18, 2024, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Juniper Cornell Holdings Inc., Applications for Official 14 Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a mixed-use development at 6950 Highway 7, northwest of Bur Oak Avenue and Highway 7, Cornell Centre (Ward 5), File PLAN 22 116592”, be received; and, 2. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Juniper Cornell Holdings Inc., be approved and that the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized, and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 3. That the City Clerk advise York Region that the City has no objection to the removal of the subject lands from Deferral 2 Area in the 2008 Cornell Secondary Plan (OPA 168); and, 4. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Juniper Cornell Holdings Inc., be approved and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘C’, be finalized, and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 5. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-22004, be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘D’ of this report; and, 6. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘D’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and, 7. That Draft P

1. That the report dated June 18, 2024 entitled “CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Work Plan” be received; and, 2. That Council endorse the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Work Plan attached as Appendix 1; and, 3. That staff be directed to implement the seven (7) Action Plan Initiatives as required by the Contribution Agreement with the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); and, 4. That staff be authorized to complete, submit, and execute all documents necessary to satisfy all HAF reporting obligations as required by CMHC; and, 5. That staff be directed to report back to the Development Services Committee with recommendations to implement Initiative 1, Public Partnerships, and Initiative 5, Incentive Program for Affordable Housing, by late Q3/early Q4, 2024; and, 6. That staff be directed to provide semi-annual progress updates to Development Services Committee regarding implementation of the Housing Accelerator Fund Work Plan; and, 7. That the Treasurer be authorized to implement any required financial and administrative arrangements to effectively support the Housing Accelerator Fund Work Plan and meet any federal funding requirements, including establishing and managing a 16 reserve(s) as required for funds received through the federal Housing Accelerator Fund program; and, 8. That all eligible resources and staffing needed to support the HAF Work Plan be established and funded by funds received through the Housing Accelerator Fund program; and, 9. That Council auth

1. That the memorandum entitled “Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act (Bill 185) - Implementation” be received; and, 17 2. That staff be directed to provide the following comments to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on the proposed amendment to Ontario Regulation 525/97 to Exempt Certain Official Plan Matters from Approvals Under the Planning Act: “Staff recommend that Provincial approval of matters related to Protected Major Transit Station Areas be scoped to matters in the Planning Act regarding the delineation of Major Transit Station Area boundaries and establishing minimum densities in accordance with Provincial policy. Staff also recommend that planning approvals for land use designations, densities, and height in Protected Major Transit Station Areas, site-specific development applications, and Secondary Plans should be delegated to the City”; and further, 3. That staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report entitled “083-T-24 Building Automation System Replacement at 8100 Warden GC Report Final.docx” be received; and, 2. That the contract for 083-T-24 Building Automation System Replacement at 8100 Warden GC Report Final.docx Services be 20 awarded to Viridian Automation Inc. (lowest priced bidder) in the amount of $647,193.60 inclusive of HST; and, 3. That a contingency in the amount of $64,719.36 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expending of the contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, 4. That the award in the total amount of $711,912.96 ($647,193.60 + $64,719.36) be funded from the capital project account 043-6150- 23142-005 “Building Automation Systems Replacement Program”, which has an available budget of $621,812.00; and, 5. The budget shortfall in the amount of $90,100.96 ($711,912.96 - $621,812.00) be funded from the Non-DC capital contingency account; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the staff report dated June 25, 2024 entitled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, City Initiated Amendment for the Milliken Centre Secondary Plan” be received; and, 2. That the Official Plan Amendment for the Milliken Centre Secondary Plan, attached as Appendix 2, be finalized and 22 forwarded to Council for adoption, and subsequently forwarded to the planning approval authority for approval; and, 3. That the deputations from Nick Pileggi, George Shi and Tim Ho be received; and, 4. That the written communications from the following individuals be received: o Edwin Siu, Logos Baptist Church; and, o Eldon C. Theodore, MHBC Planning, Urban Design, and Landscape Architecture; and, o Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd; and, o Jonathan S. Cheng, Stikeman Elliot; and, o Wai Ying Di Girorgio and Brandon Simon, The Planning Partnership; and, o Darrin Cohen, Weston Consulting; and further, 5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the confidential verbal update on Dorsay Circa Phase 3 - Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal by Dorsay Development Corporation, Appeal of The Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment be received; and further, 2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 32

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1. That the following individuals be appointed to the Heritage Markham Committee: Name Start Date End Date Vanda Vicars August 1, 2024 November 30, 2026 Kugan Subramaniam August 1, 2024 November 30, 2025 Richard Huang December 1, 2024 November 30, 2025 Stephen Lusk December 1, 2024 November 30, 2026 33 Lake Trevelyan Immediately November 30, 2027 Shn-Li (Victor) Huang Immediately November 30, 2027 2. That the following individuals be re-appointed to the Environmental Advisory Committee: Name Start Date End Date Karl Lyew Immediately November 30, 2025 Frank Vignando Immediately November 30, 2025

1. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the confidential report entitled “Mount Joy Sports Dome Update” be received; and further, 2. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to facilitate Council direction.

1. That the confidential report entitled Little Native Hockey League - 3 Year Hosting Agreement (2025 – 2027) be received; and further, 2. The staff be authorized and directed to all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the confidential report entitled “MDE’s Wastewater Energy Transfer (WET) Project” dated June 26, 2024 be received; and further, 2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.