General Committee Meeting

That the deputation from Harvey Thomspon be received.

That the following communications dated June 10, 2021 from York Region be received for information purposes: Request for Traffic Signals - Major Mackenzie Drive East and Elm Green Lane - City of Markham York Region 2021 Economic Development Update 2019 and 2020 Paramedic Response Time Performance Plan Final Results 2020 Agriculture and Agri-Food Strategy Update Resolution - Integrated Management Plan for Plastics Affordable Housing in York Region - 2020 Measuring and Monitoring Regional Official Plan Update Policy Directions Report 2022 Development Charges Bylaw - Status Update Extension of Large Office and Affordable Rental Development Charges Deferrals Due to the Pandemic Court Services Annual Report 2020 East Gormley Water and Wastewater Servicing Request 2020 Annual Waste Management Report Revised Provincial Timelines for Corporate Asset Management Plans

That the minutes of the February 19, 2021, March 9, 2021 and April 9, 2021 Markham Village BIA be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the May 17, 2021 and June 21, 2021 Box Grove Community Centre be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the May 31, 2021 Markham Public Library Board be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the March 16, 2021 and April 14, 2021 Waste Diversion Committee be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the January 22, 2020 Markham Public Art Advisory Committee be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the April 19, 2021 and May 17, 2021 Advisory Committee on Accessibility be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the April 8, 2021 German Mills Community Centre Board be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the May 27, 2021 Markham Environmental Advisory Committee be received for information purposes.

That the memorandum “Operations Winter Maintenance Updates” dated on July 13 th , 2021 be received; and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled, “Alectra Electric Vehicle Charging Partnership – Multiple City Sites” be received; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement, including any amendments to the agreement, between the City of Markham (“City”) and Alectra Energy Services Inc. (“Alectra”) for the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment at Markham community facilities for public use, provided the form of such agreement is satisfactory to the Commissioner of Corporate Services and 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 “OGRA John Niedra Better Practices Competition and Award” be received.

That the memorandum and presentation “LDD (Lymantria Dispar Dispar) ” dated on July 13th, 2021 be received; and, That staff recommends continuation of the public outreach initiative encouraging resident participation including instructional videos and documents, dedicated website updates and frequent updates on growth cycle to manage expectations on various social media platforms; and That staff recommends continuation of tracking through monitoring service requests, follow up patrols to understand defoliation results and information gathering to inform collaborative efforts with Region of York and municipal counterparts; and, That staff recommends continuation of egg mass removal program beginning in October 2021 onward utilizing 6 additional seasonal staff at a cost of approximately $156,000.00 annually until the end of the infestation to be funded through the existing 2021 Parks part-time personnel budget; and, That staff provide an additional update in the late fall with information on the current stage, City actions and what other jurisdictions are doing to address the LDD infestation; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution

That the minutes of the April 21, 2021 Animal Care Committee be received for information purposes; and further, That staff provide an update in the fall.

That the minutes of the Race Relations Committee meeting held on May 3, 2021 be received for information purposes; and further, That the recommendation be

That the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for the Month of May 2021” be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution

That the report titled, “Celebrate Markham Grant Program – April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022 (2021-22) - Funding Approvals and Annual Program Review” be received; and, That Council receive the recommendations of the Interdepartmental Staff Review Committee in Attachment 1, which includes 63 Celebrate Markham applicants, totaling $221,000; and, That Council approve the revised recommendations based on the Resolution of Council dated April 6, 2021 which includes 35 applicants to be funded totaling $48,575 for virtual programming/events for this funding cycle and identified in Attachments 2, 3, 4 and 5; and, That Council authorize a one-time carry forward of unused Community Events monies in the amount of $207,425 to the 2022-2023 Community Events funding envelope; and, That Council authorize 26 postponed applications to be

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , General Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matters:

That General Committee adjourn at 4:17 PM.

1. That the following communications dated June 10, 2021 from York Region be received for information purposes: 3 a. Request for Traffic Signals - Major Mackenzie Drive East and Elm Green Lane - City of Markham b. York Region 2021 Economic Development Update c. 2019 and 2020 Paramedic Response Time Performance Plan Final Results d. 2020 Agriculture and Agri-Food Strategy Update e. Resolution - Integrated Management Plan for Plastics f. Affordable Housing in York Region - 2020 Measuring and Monitoring g. Regional Official Plan Update Policy Directions Report h. 2022 Development Charges Bylaw - Status Update i. Extension of Large Office and Affordable Rental Development Charges Deferrals Due to the Pandemic j. Court Services Annual Report 2020 k. East Gormley Water and Wastewater Servicing Request l. 2020 Annual Waste Management Report m. Revised Provincial Timelines for Corporate Asset Management Plans n.

4 1. That the minutes of the February 19, 2021, March 9, 2021 and April 9, 2021 Markham Village BIA be received for information purposes.

5 1. That the minutes of the January 22, 2020 Markham Public Art Advisory Committee be received for information purposes.

1. That the memorandum and presentation “LDD (Lymantria Dispar Dispar) ” dated on July 13th, 2021 be received; and, 2. That staff recommends continuation of the public outreach initiative encouraging resident participation including instructional videos and documents, dedicated website updates and frequent updates on growth cycle to manage expectations on various social media platforms; and 3. That staff recommends continuation of tracking through monitoring service requests, follow up patrols to understand defoliation results and information 11 gathering to inform collaborative efforts with Region of York and municipal counterparts; and, 4. That staff recommends continuation of egg mass removal program beginning in October 2021 onward utilizing 6 additional seasonal staff at a cost of approximately $156,000.00 annually until the end of the infestation to be funded through the existing 2021 Parks part-time personnel budget; and, 5. That staff provide an additional update in the late fall with information on the current stage, City actions and what other jurisdictions are doing to address the LDD infestation; and further, 6. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution

12 1. That the minutes of the Race Relations Committee meeting held on May 3, 2021 be received for information purposes; and further, 2. That the recommendation be