Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 14, 2019, be adopted.

That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: Pride Week, June 7-16, 2019 National Seniors Day, October 1, 2019 That the following new requests for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: National Injury Prevention Day, July 5, 2019 International Trigeminal Neuralgia Day, October 7, 2019 That the following requests for flag to be raised at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre flagpole, approved by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Community Flag Raisings and Flag Protocol Policy, be received for information purposes: Pride Week, June 7-16, 2019 (Organized by York Pride Fest) National Seniors Day, October 1, 2019 (Organized by the City of Markham)

That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 3):

That the report titled ‘Information Report 2019 First Quarter Update of the Street and Park Name Reserve List’, be received; and, That Council approve the revised Street and Park Name Reserve List set out in Appendix ‘A’ attached to this report, as amended at the May 13, 2019 Development Services Committee Meeting", and further, That the proposed recommendation of Imran Khan Niazi Road in the Street and Park Name Reserve List be

That the report entitled “Amendment to Enterprise Boulevard Construction Agreement and Assumption of Enterprise Boulevard (Ward 3)” be received; and, That Council revise the obligation for Ruland Properties Inc. to install the streetscape improvements along Enterprise Boulevard (“Enterprise”) as part of the Enterprise Boulevard Construction Agreement between Ruland Properties Inc. and the Corporation of the City of Markham (2005) (“Agreement”) to include that obligation as a part of future site plan applications, and return any existing letters of credit for streetscape improvements to Ruland Properties Inc.; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Amendment to the Agreement (“Amendment Agreement”) based on the terms and conditions described in this report, and to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and the City Solicitor; and, That Council, upon Ruland Properties Inc. executing the Amendment Agreement, assume Enterprise Boulevard as outlined in this report, and pass any necessary bylaws for traffic control, parking restrictions and speed limits; and further, That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report “Flato Markham Theatre Brand Strategy – A New and Fresh Identity” be received; and, That Council approve the new logo and brand strategy; 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 3):

That the report titled “2019 Unionville Business Improvement Area and Markham Village Business Improvement Area Operating Budgets” dated May 21, 2019 be received; and, That the 2019 Operating Budget in the amount of $210,999 for the Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) be approved; and, That the 2019 Operating Budget in the amount of $331,417 for the Markham Village Business Improvement Area (MBIA) be approved; and, That the Special Tax Rate levy, in the amount of $214,221 for the UBIA members and $239,322 for the MBIA members be included in the 2019 Tax Levy By-law; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “Award of Construction Tender 023-T-19 Cast Iron Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Replacement” be received; and, That the contract for Tender 023-T-19 Cast Iron Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Replacement be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, Clearway Construction Inc. in the amount of $12,387,460.53, inclusive of HST; and, That a 7% contingency in the amount of $867,122.24 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs 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 construction award in the amount of $13,254,582.77 ($12,387,460.53 + $867,122.24) be funded from the capital project 053-6150-19243-005 “CI Watermain and Sanitary Sewer Replacement” with budget available of $13,287,150.00; and, That the remaining balance of $32,567.23 ($13,287,150.00 - $13,254,582.77) be returned to original funding source; and, That a 5-year moratorium be placed on any major servicing and utility installation along restored areas including Valloncliffe Road (Bayview Glen Park to Steeles Avenue East), and Viburnum Place (Daffodil Avenue to Bayview Glenn Park); and further; That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report “2019 Tax Rates and Levy By-law” be received; and, That a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling $732,240,135 required by the City of Markham, the Regional Municipality of York, Province of Ontario (Education) and Business Improvement Areas, in a form substantially similar to Appendix A (attached), satisfactory to the City Solicitor and provides for the mailing of notices and requesting payment of taxes for the year 2019, as set out as follows, be approved; Taxation Category 2019 Levy Amount City of Markham $157,927,379 Region of York $327,536,871 Province of Ontario (Education) $246,322,343 Markham Village BIA ​$239,322 Unionville BIA $214,221 Total $732,240,135; and, 3. That staff be authorized to levy against Markham Stouffville Hospital and Seneca College the annual levy pursuant to Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as outlined in Section 9 of the attached by-law once the required information is received from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities; and, 4. That the attached by-law be passed to authorize the 2019 Tax Rates and Levy By-law; and further, 5. 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. (1 Item):

That the report entitled, “City of Markham Comments on Proposed Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act 2019 ” dated May 27, 2019, be received; and, That this report, including the 39 recommendations from the City of Markham on Proposed Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act 2019 , as summarized in the Revised Appendix ‘A’ as amended at the May 27, 2019 Development Services Committee meeting, be forwarded to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and to York Region as the City of Markham’s comments on Bill 108; and, That the City of Markham supports the Province of Ontario’s proposed measures to streamline the planning process while retaining appropriate public consultation during the planning process as long as these measures can be reasonably implemented and avoid negative impacts such as potential delays; and, That, in the event that the Province proceeds with the community benefits charge as proposed, the cap on the community benefits charge should be set to include the full recovery for soft infrastructure costs and parkland dedication as now collected under the current statutes, and that the cap be tied to land values only for the parkland dedication and current section 37 portions of the community benefits charge. To ensure that growth pays for growth, a municipality should be allowed to levy both the community benefits charge and receive parkland in a development; and, That the City of Markham does not support any proposed legislative changes that

That the notice of proposed sale for the City owned lands legally described as Block 7 and 8; Plan 65M-4458, City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, be confirmed. (In-Camera Item No. 14.3.1 – May 14, 2019 Council Meeting)

That the report entitled “Recommendation Report, Markham’s Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, Consideration of Revised Notification Procedures for a Listed Property”, dated May 13, 2019, be

That By-laws 2019-62 to 2019-64 be given three readings and enacted.

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters, including an additional matter on labour relations, at 6:13 pm: 14.1 NEW/ OTHER BUSINESS 14.1.1 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES – MARCH 18, 2019 (10.0) [Section 239 (2) (e)] 14.1.2 LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD – MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION - 57 HAWKRIDGE AVENUE (WARD 4) (8.0) [Section 239 (2) (e)] 14.1.3 LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS (11.0) [Section 239 (2) (d)]

That Council rise from confidential session at 8:01 pm.

That the minutes of the Development Services Committee confidential meeting held March 18, 2019, be confirmed.

That the matter on "Litigation or Potential Litigation, including Matters before Administrative Tribunals, Affecting the Municipality or Local Board – Minor Variance Application - 57 Hawkridge Avenue (Ward 4)", be received and that staff be directed to attend the LPAT meeting and defend the recommendation of the Committee of Adjustment; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the criteria in clause 3(b) of the motion adopted by Council on April 30, 2019 on the confidential report on labour relations or employee negotiations be amended to include only a minimum of twelve years.

That By-law 2019-65 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2019-65 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 28, 2019.

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 8:13 p.m.

1. That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: a. Pride Week, June 7-16, 2019 b. National Seniors Day, October 1, 2019 2. That the following new requests for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: a. National Injury Prevention Day, July 5, 2019 b. International Trigeminal Neuralgia Day, October 7, 2019 3 3. That the following requests for flag to be raised at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre flagpole, approved by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Community Flag Raisings and Flag Protocol Policy, be received for information purposes: a. Pride Week, June 7-16, 2019 (Organized by York Pride Fest) b. National Seniors Day, October 1, 2019 (Organized by the City of Markham)

1. That the report “Flato Markham Theatre Brand Strategy – A New and Fresh Identity” be received; and, 5 2. That Council approve the new logo and brand strategy; and further, 3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report “2019 Tax Rates and Levy By-law” be received; and, 7 2. That a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling $732,240,135 required by the City of Markham, the Regional Municipality of York, Province of Ontario (Education) and Business Improvement Areas, in a form substantially similar to Appendix A (attached), satisfactory to the City Solicitor and provides for the mailing of notices and requesting payment of taxes for the year 2019, as set out as follows, be approved; Taxation Category 2019 Levy Amount City of Markham $157,927,379 Region of York $327,536,871 Province of Ontario (Education) $246,322,343 Markham Village BIA $239,322 Unionville BIA $214,221 Total $732,240,135; and, 3. That staff be authorized to levy against Markham Stouffville Hospital and Seneca College the annual levy pursuant to Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as outlined in Section 9 of the attached by-law once the required information is received from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities; and, 4. That the attached by-law be passed to authorize the 2019 Tax Rates and Levy By-law; and further, 5. 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. (1 Item): 8

1. That the report entitled, “City of Markham Comments on Proposed Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act 2019” dated May 27, 2019, be received; and, 2. That this report, including the 39 recommendations from the City of Markham on Proposed Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act 2019, as summarized in the Revised Appendix ‘A’ as amended at the May 27, 2019 Development Services Committee meeting, be forwarded to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and to York Region as the City of Markham’s comments on Bill 108; and, 3. That the City of Markham supports the Province of Ontario’s proposed measures to streamline the planning process while retaining appropriate public consultation during the planning process as long as these measures can be reasonably implemented and avoid negative impacts such as potential delays; and, 4. That, in the event that the Province proceeds with the community benefits charge as proposed, the cap on the community benefits charge should be set to include the full recovery for soft infrastructure costs and parkland dedication as now collected under the current statutes, and that the cap be tied to land values only for the parkland dedication and current section 37 portions of the community benefits charge. To ensure that growth pays for growth, a municipality should be allowed to levy both the community benefits charge and receive parkland in a development; and, 5. That the City of Markham does not support any proposed legislative

Whereas the Province of Ontario designated Langstaff/Richmond Hill Centre as an urban growth centre in 2006; and, Whereas the City of Markham approved the Langstaff Gateway Secondary Plan in 2009; and, Whereas the City of Markham supports the Province of Ontario's decision to upload the responsibility for subway construction and urges the Province to proceed as expeditiously as possible to construct the Yonge Street Subway Extension; and, Whereas the Provincial Government will be responsible for the planning, design and building for all new subway construction projects; and, Whereas on April 10, 2019, the Provincial Government announced that the Yonge Street Subway Extension will be 1 of the 4 projects benefitting from Provincial investment in higher order transit; and, Whereas the Provincial Government has accelerated the target completion date for the Yonge Subway to be shortly after 2027; and further, Whereas geotechnical and design work for the Yonge Subway Extension has already commenced; 10 Now therefore be it resolved: 1. That the Province of Ontario be requested to work in conjunction with the local municipalities and transit authorities to review and assess the following: a. Existing and proposed infrastructure, including the feasibility of relocating storm water ponds, reconfiguring the Highway 407 interchange ramps for an urban and pedestrian friendly environment; and, b. The land value uplift arising from greater intensification and to maximize the return on inves

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 8:13 p.m. 17