Special Council Meeting

Whereas the City of Markham recognizes that the More Homes, More Choice Act 2019, (Bill 108) received Royal Assent on June 6, 2019; and, Whereas the City of Markham reaffirms its concerns with Bill 108 as outlined in the May 28, 2019 Council resolution submitted to the Province of Ontario prior to the commenting deadline, and in particular, the following clauses: “That the Province of Ontario leave development charges as the tool to recover the costs of hard and soft services as currently obtained, and that if a community benefits charge is being considered, that it be restricted to section 37 and parkland dedication as it relates to providing affordable housing in municipalities across Ontario.” and, “That the proposed Local Planning Appeal Tribunal process that reverts back to a “de novo” hearing process is not supported. The Province should carry forward the current test for the appeal of a Planning Act application requiring the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal to evaluate a municipal decision on a planning application based on its consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conformity with Provincial Plans, as well as Regional and local Official Plans, or if the Province is unwilling to restore the appeal test, the Province should revise Bill 108 to provide for more deference to Council’s decisions.” Now therefore be it resolved: That the report entitled “City of Markham Comments on Certain Proposed Regulations Under the Planning Act and Local Planning Appeal Trib

That the City of Markham does not support equal installments under Section 26.1 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 for industrial and commercial development.

That the City of Markham supports the Province's recommendation under Section 26.1 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 .

That the following confidential item be placed on the July 26, 2019 Special Council meeting agenda for consideration: PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (6.7) [Section 239 (2) (b)]

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a confidential session at 4:03 p.m. to discuss the following matter: PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (6.7) [Section 239 (2) (b)]

That Council rise from confidential session at 4:06 pm.

That on the personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, staff proceed as directed by Council.

That By-law 2019-84 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2019-84 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 26, 2019

That the Special Council meeting be adjourned at 4:07 PM.

That the following confidential item be placed on the July 26, 2019 Special Council meeting agenda for consideration: 1. PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (6.7) [Section 239 (2) (b)]

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a confidential session at 4:03 p.m. to discuss the following matter: 1. PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (6.7) [Section 239 (2) (b)]

That Council rise from confidential session at 4:06 pm. 10