General Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the May 9, 2022 General Committee meeting be confirmed.

That the written communication in relation to items 8.1 and 9.1 be received.

That the minutes of the March 7, 2022 Race Relations Committee meeting be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the March 31, 2022 Heintzman House Committee Centre Board meeting be received for information purposes.

1. That the report dated May 21, 2022 entitled “2022 Tax Rates and Levy By-law” be received; and, 2. That a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling $ 786,656,638 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 2022, as set out as follows, be approved; and, TAX LEVYING BODY 2022 TAX LEVY AMOUNT City of Markham $169,403, 5 13 Region of York $ 364,684,559 Province of Ontario (Education) $ 252,114,705 Markham Village BIA $ 239,640 Unionville BIA $214,221 Total $ 786,656,638 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 2022 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 titled “2022 March Year-To-Date Re sults of Operations ” be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for the Month of April 2022” be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the Report for the Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be received; and, That taxes totalling approximately $374,170 be adjusted under Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 of which the City’s portion is estimated to be $75,148; and, That the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments; and, That the Treasurer be directed to adjust the Collector’s Roll accordingly; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled Tax Write-offs in Accordance with Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be received; and, That taxes for 2021 totalling $ 129,347 as set out in this report, of which the City’s portion is $3 0,849 be written-off pursuant to Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and , That the City of Markham’s portion of the taxes be charged to the Tax Write-off Account 820-820-7040; and, That the Treasurer be directed to remove these amounts from the Collector’s Roll; and, That the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments; and further, That staff be authorized to and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolutions.

That the report titled “Development Charges December 31, 2021 Reserve Balances and Annual Activity of the Accounts” be received by Council as required under Section 43(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 , as amended ; and, That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.

That the report entitled “047-T-22 Supply and Delivery of Four (4) Three Ton Flatbeds Equipped with Plows” be received; and, That the contract for the supply and delivery of four (4) three ton flatbeds equipped with plows be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Downtown Autogroup, in the total amount of $471,410.40, inclusive of HST; and, That the award in the amount of $471,410.40 be funded from project #22170 Corporate Fleet Replacement – Non-Fire (account 057-6150-22170-005) with a budget available of $386,180.00 and, That the budget shortfall in the amount of $85,230.40 ($471,410.40 - $386,180.00) be funded from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the presentation entitled "Animal Services Year in Review" be received; and further, That the written communication from Areez Remtulla, be received.

That the report and presentation entitled “Tree Preservation By-law Review and Update” be received; and, That the recommendations for amendments to the Tree Preservation By-law and related processes in this report be approved in principal; and, That staff report back to Committee with additional recommendations that provide for the protection of hedges; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the deputations from Christiane and Ian Bergauer-Free be received.

That the report titled, “Celebrate Markham Grant Program – April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023 (2022-23) - Funding Approvals and Annual Program Review” be received; and, That Council approve the recommendations of the Interdepartmental Staff Review Committee in Attachment 2, which includes 66 Celebrate Markham applicants, totaling $309,150; and, That the one-time-carry forward funds totaling $207,425 from the 2021-2022 Funding Cycle be allocated to the 2022-2023 Funding Cycle in accordance with the Community Grant Application funding envelopes as follows: Culture Events Programs $51,050 Major Community Events $89,500 Seniors’ Clubs $32,650 Sport Events $34,225; and, That the remaining $154,275 from the 2021-2022 Funding Cycle be returned as a surplus to the 2022 operating budget; and, That Celebrate Markham Interdepartmental Review Committee be assigned delegated authority to review and approve additional applications using the 2022 operating budget surplus funds in the Sports Events category in the amount of $31,525 and any unused funds be returned to source at the end of the 2023-2024 Funding Cycle; and, That Markham Arts Council receive a net amount of $23,400 (Celebrate Markham Grant of $30,000 less the final loan repayment in 2022 in the amount of $6,600 for their annual programs and activities) conditional on receiving and approving 2021/22 audited financial statements; and, That the unused 2020 and 2021 Canada Day funds in the amount of $89,550 be allocated to the 2022 Cana

That item 10.2 be moved forward on the agenda and addressed before communications.

That the report on the “2022 Development Charges Background Study and Community Benefits Charges” be received; and, That Council determine that no further public meeting is required, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act 1997 , as amended; and, That Council approve the Development Charge Background Study prepared by Hemson Consulting Ltd. dated May 2022; and, That Council affirm its intention to ensure that the increase in the need for services to service anticipated development will be met; and, That Council affirm its intention that development related to post 2031 capacity identified in the Background Study shall be paid for by development charges or other similar charges; and, That Council affirm its intention that infrastructure related to post 2031 development identified in the background study shall be paid for by development charges or similar charges; and, That Council recognizes that there are operating costs associated with the implementation of the capital program; and, That Council approve the policy changes as outlined in this report; and, That Council enact the City Wide Hard, City Wide Soft and Area Specific Development Charges by-laws, effective June 17 th , 2022; and, That Council affirm its intention that the future excess capacity identified in the Development Charges Background Study, dated May 2022, prepared by Hemson Consulting Ltd. shall be paid for by the development charges; and, That staff be authorized to increase the Capital Admini

That in consideration of the, Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy, Members of Council may forward City communications to residents about the additional yard waste pick-up to assist with recovery and clean-up efforts after the storm that occurred this past weekend.

That General Committee adjourn at 1:34 PM.

1. That the report dated May 21, 2022 entitled “2022 Tax Rates and Levy By- law” be received; and, 4 2. That a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling $786,656,638 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 2022, as set out as follows, be approved; and, TAX LEVYING BODY 2022 TAX LEVY AMOUNT City of Markham $169,403,513 Region of York $364,684,559 Province of Ontario (Education) $252,114,705 Markham Village BIA $239,640 Unionville BIA $214,221 Total $786,656,638 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 2022 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.

5 1. That the report titled “2022 March Year-To-Date Results of Operations” be received; and, 2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the Report for the Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be received; and, 2. That taxes totalling approximately $374,170 be adjusted under Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 of which the City’s portion is estimated to be $75,148; and, 3. That the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments; and, 4. That the Treasurer be directed to adjust the Collector’s Roll accordingly; and further, 5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 6

1. That the report titled, “Celebrate Markham Grant Program – April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023 (2022-23) - Funding Approvals and Annual Program Review” be received; and, 2. That Council approve the recommendations of the Interdepartmental Staff Review Committee in Attachment 2, which includes 66 Celebrate Markham applicants, totaling $309,150; and, 3. That the one-time-carry forward funds totaling $207,425 from the 2021-2022 Funding Cycle be allocated to the 2022-2023 Funding Cycle in accordance with the Community Grant Application funding envelopes as follows: a. Culture Events Programs $51,050 b. Major Community Events $89,500 c. Seniors’ Clubs $32,650 d. Sport Events $34,225; and, 4. That the remaining $154,275 from the 2021-2022 Funding Cycle be returned as a surplus to the 2022 operating budget; and, 5. That Celebrate Markham Interdepartmental Review Committee be assigned delegated authority to review and approve additional applications using the 2022 operating budget surplus funds in the Sports Events category in the amount of $31,525 and any unused funds be returned to source at the end of the 2023-2024 Funding Cycle; and, 6. That Markham Arts Council receive a net amount of $23,400 (Celebrate Markham Grant of $30,000 less the final loan repayment in 2022 in the amount of $6,600 for their annual programs and activities) conditional on receiving and approving 2021/22 audited financial statements; and, 12 7. That the unused 2020 and 2021 Canada Day funds in the amount of $

1. That the report on the “2022 Development Charges Background Study and Community Benefits Charges” be received; and, 2. That Council determine that no further public meeting is required, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act 1997, as amended; and, 3. That Council approve the Development Charge Background Study prepared by Hemson Consulting Ltd. dated May 2022; and, 4. That Council affirm its intention to ensure that the increase in the need for services to service anticipated development will be met; and, 5. That Council affirm its intention that development related to post 2031 capacity identified in the Background Study shall be paid for by development charges or other similar charges; and, 6. That Council affirm its intention that infrastructure related to post 2031 development identified in the background study shall be paid for by development charges or similar charges; and, 7. That Council recognizes that there are operating costs associated with the implementation of the capital program; and, 8. That Council approve the policy changes as outlined in this report; and, 9. That Council enact the City Wide Hard, City Wide Soft and Area Specific Development Charges by-laws, effective June 17th, 2022; and, 14 10. That Council affirm its intention that the future excess capacity identified in the Development Charges Background Study, dated May 2022, prepared by Hemson Consulting Ltd. shall be paid for by the development charges; and, 11. That staff be author

15 That in consideration of the, Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy, Members of Council may forward City communications to residents about the additional yard waste pick-up to assist with recovery and clean-up efforts after the storm that occurred this past weekend.