Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on October 16, 2019, be adopted.

That the above deputations be received.

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

That the memorandum dated October 25, 2019 from the Commissioner of Community & Fire Services regarding the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): Ontario Community, Culture and Recreation (CCR) Funding Program be received for information.

That the following proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: Turkish Republic Day - November 4, 2019 That the following request for flags 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 & Flag Protocol Policy, be received for information purposes: Turkish Republic Day - November 4, 2019 (Organized by the Federation of Canadian Turkish Association)

1. That the following proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: b. National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women - December 6, 2019. 2. That the following request 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 & Flag Protocol Policy, be received for information purposes: b. National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women - December 6, 2019 (Organized by the Yellow Brick House).

That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted, save and except for Item No. 8.1.3. (See Council's decision on Item No. 8.1.3):

That the report titled “Recommendation Report, Demolition Permit Application, 11 Princess Street, Markham Village Heritage Conservation District, Ward 4, File No. 19 133557”, dated October 15, 2019, be received; That Council endorse the demolition of the existing 1950s dwelling; And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled “Recommendation Report, Amendment to the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan – Robert Jarrot House Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest,15 Colborne Street, Thornhill Heritage Conservation District, Ward 1”, dated October 15, 2019, be received; and, That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest for 15 Colborne Street in the Building Inventory of the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan (2007) be amended as per Appendix ‘C’ to include the exterior of the 1963/1975 addition designed by B Napier Simpson Jr. as a heritage attribute based on its design/physical value and its historical/associative value; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the staff report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Humbold Greensborough Valley Holdings Limited, Applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Site Plan Approval to permit a common element condominium townhouse development comprised of 147 townhouses including 121 back-to-back townhouses on the east side of Donald Cousens Parkway, south of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of Ninth Line, north of Castlemore Avenue (Concession 8, Part of Lot 19) (Ward 5), File Nos: OP 18 129244, ZA 10 132122, SU 11 118324 & SC 10 132123”, be received; and, That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 11th, 2018 regarding the applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-95082, be received; and, That Council approve the Official Plan Amendment application (OP 18 129244) submitted by Humbold Greensborough Valley Holdings Limited to redesignate the subject land from “Residential Low Rise” to “Residential Mid Rise” in the 2014 Official Plan (as partially approved on November 24th, 2017 and further updated on April 9th, 2018), as amended, attached in draft as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and adopted without further notice; and, That Council approve the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 10 132122) submitted by Humbold Greensborough Valley Holdings Limited to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, attached in draft as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

That the report entitled “Hwy 404 Mid-Block Crossing Cost Sharing with York Region (North of 16 th Avenue, North of Major Mackenzie Drive and North of Elgin Mills Road); and, That staff be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to the Regional Municipality of York, in the amount of $1,223,540.22, inclusive of HST impact, for the City of Markham’s share of the cost for the following projects: Mid-block Crossing North of 16th Avenue (EA and detailed design) Mid-block Crossing North of Major Mackenzie Drive (EA) Mid-block Crossing North of Elgin Mills Road (EA); and, That the amount of $1,223,540.22, inclusive of HST impact, be funded from Capital Project #18048 (Regional Mid-block Crossing EA and Design) which currently has an available funding of $1,366,900; and, That the remaining funds of $143,359.78 be returned to the original funding source upon the completion of the N of 16th Avenue detailed design; and, That Staff be directed to prepare a Tri-Party Agreement for the construction of the Hwy 404 Mid-Block Crossing (North of 16 th Avenue.); and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled “Highway 404 Mid-block Crossing, North of 16 th Avenue and Cachet Woods Court Extension – Project Update and Property Acquisition (Ward 2)”, be received; and That staff be authorized to issue a purchase order to the Regional Municipality of York (“York Region”) in the amount of $7,123,121.06 inclusive of HST impact, for Markham’s share of the cost for the property acquired to date; and, That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $142,462.42, be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, That the purchase order and capital administration fees be funded from Capital Project #19035 (Hwy 404 Midblock Crossing, North of 16 th Avenue & Cachet Woods), which currently has an available funding of $11,984,300.00; and That the remaining funds of $4,718,716.52 be kept in the account to cover the cost of the remaining properties to be acquired for the project; and That Staff continue to work with York Region to finalize the detailed design, and acquisition of additional lands by York Region, and report back on the possible accelerated schedule of the construction of the section of road and the bridge over Rouge River, between Markland Street and Cachet Woods Court Extension in advance of the Mid-block Crossing over Highway 404; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the City of Richmond Hill and York Region for the design of the Highway 404 Mid-block Crossing, North

That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted, save and except for Item No. 8.2.6. (See Council's decision for Item No. 8.2.6):

That the report titled “2020 Interim Spending Authority P ending A pproval of Budget”, be received; and , That Council approve 50% of the City’s 2019 Operating, Waterworks, Planning & Design, Building Standards and Engineering budgets equal to $197,546,839 as a pre-budget approval for 2020 operating expenditures; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled “2020 Interim Spending Authority Pending Approval of Unionville and Markham Village Business Improvement Area Budgets ”, be received; and , That Council approve 50% of the 2019 Operating Budget equivalent to the amounts of $105,500 for the Unionville BIA (UBIA) and $165,709 for the Markham Village BIA (MBIA) as pre-budget approval for 2020 operating expenditures; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled “ 2020 Temporary Borrowing By-law ” be received; and, That a by-law be brought forward for Council approval to authorize the temporary borrowing, if required, of amounts not to exceed $197,546,839 from January 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020 and $98,773,419 from October 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 to meet the expenditures of the municipality until taxes are collected and other revenues are received; and, That the Treasurer report to Council in advance of borrowing, if temporary borrowing is required; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (By-law 2019-110)

That the report “Contract Extension # 110-R-15 Auditor General Services” be received; and, That the Contract for Auditor General Services be extended for an additional five (5) years (January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024) with MNP LLP for a maximum annual amount of $152,640 ($150,000 + $2,640) inclusive of HST; $152,640 – Year 1 $152,640 – Year 2 $152,640 – Year 3 $152,640 – Year 4 $152,640 – Year 5 $763,200 – Total That the annual amount of $152,640.00 be funded from the Operating Account #110-110-5699 subject to Council approval of the annual budget; and, That the tender process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8 Part II, Section 11.1 (c) which states “when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost effective or beneficial”; And (h) “where it is in the best interests of the City to acquire Consulting Services from a supplier who has a proven track record with the City in terms of pricing, quality and service”; and, That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute an agreement with MNP LLP in a form satisfactorily 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 report entitled “Joint and Several Liability and Insurance Reform for Municipalities” be received; and, That Council support the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s (AMO) position that the joint and several liability principle requires reform, along with the recommendations to the Attorney General of Ontario contained within the AMO report entitled “Towards a Reasonable Balance: Addressing Growing Municipal Liability and Insurance Costs” as set out in Attachment 1 to this report; and, That this resolution be forwarded to the Attorney General of Ontario and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the 2020 Council and Standing Committee Meeting calendar be adopted; and, That Council conduct daytime Council meetings for 2020 with the option to hold an evening meeting as required, with requests for an evening meeting to be approved by m ajority of Council; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the matter on "Recommendation from the September 13, 2019 Licensing Committee Hearing (8 John Lyons)" be

That Council consider the matter of "Recommendation from the September 13, 2019 Licensing Committee Hearing (8 John Lyons" immediately following the Deputations with respect thereto.

That By-laws 2019-108 to 2019-110 be given three readings and enacted.

That By-law 2019-111 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2019-111 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF October 29, 2019.

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

4 1. That the following proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: a. Turkish Republic Day - November 4, 2019 2. That the following request for flags 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 & Flag Protocol Policy, be received for information purposes: a. Turkish Republic Day - November 4, 2019 (Organized by the Federation of Canadian Turkish Association)

5 That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted, save and except for Item No. 8.1.3. (See Council's decision on Item No. 8.1.3):

1. That the report titled “Recommendation Report, Demolition Permit Application, 11 Princess Street, Markham Village Heritage Conservation District, Ward 4, File No. 19 133557”, dated October 15, 2019, be received; 2. That Council endorse the demolition of the existing 1950s dwelling; 3. And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report titled “Recommendation Report, Amendment to the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan – Robert Jarrot House Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest,15 Colborne Street, Thornhill Heritage Conservation District, Ward 1”, dated October 15, 2019, be received; and, 2. That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest for 15 Colborne Street in the 6 Building Inventory of the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District Plan (2007) be amended as per Appendix ‘C’ to include the exterior of the 1963/1975 addition designed by B Napier Simpson Jr. as a heritage attribute based on its design/physical value and its historical/associative value; and further, 3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the staff report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Humbold Greensborough Valley Holdings Limited, Applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Site Plan Approval to permit a common element condominium townhouse development comprised of 147 townhouses including 121 back-to-back townhouses on the east side of Donald Cousens Parkway, south of Major Mackenzie Drive, west of Ninth Line, north of Castlemore Avenue (Concession 8, Part of Lot 19) (Ward 5), File Nos: OP 18 129244, ZA 10 132122, SU 11 118324 & SC 10 132123”, be received; and, 2. That the record of the Public Meeting held on June 11th, 2018 regarding the applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-95082, be received; and, 7 3. That Council approve the Official Plan Amendment application (OP 18 129244) submitted by Humbold Greensborough Valley Holdings Limited to redesignate the subject land from “Residential Low Rise” to “Residential Mid Rise” in the 2014 Official Plan (as partially approved on November 24th, 2017 and further updated on April 9th, 2018), as amended, attached in draft as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and adopted without further notice; and, 4. That Council approve the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZA 10 132122) submitted by Humbold Greensborough Valley Holdings Limited to amend Zoning By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, attached in draft as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without furthe

1. That the report entitled “Hwy 404 Mid-Block Crossing Cost Sharing with York Region (North of 16th Avenue, North of Major Mackenzie Drive and North of Elgin Mills Road); and, 2. That staff be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to the Regional Municipality of York, in the amount of $1,223,540.22, inclusive of HST impact, for the City of Markham’s share of the cost for the following projects: a. Mid-block Crossing North of 16th Avenue (EA and detailed design) b. Mid-block Crossing North of Major Mackenzie Drive (EA) c. Mid-block Crossing North of Elgin Mills Road (EA); and, 3. That the amount of $1,223,540.22, inclusive of HST impact, be funded from Capital Project #18048 (Regional Mid-block Crossing EA and Design) which currently has an available funding of $1,366,900; and, 4. That the remaining funds of $143,359.78 be returned to the original funding source upon the completion of the N of 16th Avenue detailed design; and, 5. That Staff be directed to prepare a Tri-Party Agreement for the construction of the Hwy 404 Mid-Block Crossing (North of 16th Avenue.); and further, 9 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report titled “Highway 404 Mid-block Crossing, North of 16th Avenue and Cachet Woods Court Extension – Project Update and Property Acquisition (Ward 2)”, be received; and 2. That staff be authorized to issue a purchase order to the Regional Municipality of York (“York Region”) in the amount of $7,123,121.06 inclusive of HST impact, for Markham’s share of the cost for the property acquired to date; and, 3. That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $142,462.42, be transferred to revenue account 640-998- 8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, 4. That the purchase order and capital administration fees be funded from Capital Project #19035 (Hwy 404 Midblock Crossing, North of 16th Avenue & Cachet Woods), which currently has an available funding of $11,984,300.00; and 5. That the remaining funds of $4,718,716.52 be kept in the account to cover the cost of the remaining properties to be acquired for the project; and 6. That Staff continue to work with York Region to finalize the detailed design, and acquisition of additional lands by York Region, and report back on the possible accelerated schedule of the construction of the section of road and the bridge over Rouge River, between Markland Street and Cachet Woods Court Extension in advance of the Mid- block Crossing over Highway 404; and 7. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the City of Richmond Hill and York Region for the design of the Highway 404 Mid-

11 1. That the report titled “2020 Interim Spending Authority Pending Approval of Unionville and Markham Village Business Improvement Area Budgets”, be received; and, 2. That Council approve 50% of the 2019 Operating Budget equivalent to the amounts of $105,500 for the Unionville BIA (UBIA) and $165,709 for the Markham Village BIA (MBIA) as pre-budget approval for 2020 operating expenditures; and further, 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report “Contract Extension # 110-R-15 Auditor General Services” be received; and, 2. That the Contract for Auditor General Services be extended for an additional five (5) years (January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024) with MNP LLP for a maximum annual amount of $152,640 ($150,000 + $2,640) inclusive of HST; o $152,640 – Year 1 o $152,640 – Year 2 o $152,640 – Year 3 o $152,640 – Year 4 o $152,640 – Year 5 $763,200 – Total 3. That the annual amount of $152,640.00 be funded from the Operating Account #110-110-5699 subject to Council approval of the annual budget; and, 4. That the tender process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By- Law 2017-8 Part II, Section 11.1 (c) which states “when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost effective or beneficial”; And (h) “where it is in the best interests of the City to acquire Consulting Services from a supplier who has a proven track record with the City in terms of pricing, quality and service”; and, 13 5. That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute an agreement with MNP LLP in a form satisfactorily to the City Solicitor; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

14 1. That the 2020 Council and Standing Committee Meeting calendar be adopted; and, 2. That Council conduct daytime Council meetings for 2020 with the option to hold an evening meeting as required, with requests for an evening meeting to be approved by majority of Council; and further, 3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That By-law 2019-111 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings 17 BY-LAW 2019-111 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF October 29, 2019.