General Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the November 29, 2021 General Committee meeting be confirmed.

That the following communications dated December 2, 2021 from York Region be received for information purposes: 2022 Development Charges Bylaw: Policy Directions Establishing a Community Housing Development Master Plan Invasive Moth (Lymantria dispar dispar) Outbreak in York Region Markham Resolution - Information Report on York Region 2021 Water and Wastewater Master Plan Presentation Proposed Update to Sewer Use Bylaw and Enforcement Program Fees Renewing York Region's Vision: Strong, Caring, Safe Communities - Final Report Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update Draft Infrastructure Plan Yonge North Subway Extension - Funding Considerations That the following communications dated December 3, 2021 from York Region be received for information purposes: Draft York Region Official Plan That the following communications dated December 20, 2021 from York Region be received for information purposes: Unionville Seniors Hub and Community Centre

That the minutes of the November 1, 2021 Race Relations Committee meeting be received for information purposes.

That the report titled “Question on the Ballot – 2022 Municipal Election” dated January 17, 2022 be received for information.

That the report titled ‘Restricted Acts in a Municipal Election Year (2022)’ dated January 17, 2022 be received for information.

That the report titled ‘Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy (2022)’ dated January 17, 2022 be received for information.

That the minutes of the December 6, 2021 Race Relations Committee meeting be received for information purposes.

That the report dated January 17, 2022 titled “Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and Canadian Award for Financial Reporting” be received; and, That the formal presentation of the following Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awards be received: Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and a Special Performance Measures Recognition for the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2021; and, Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for the annual financial report for the year ended December 31, 20 20; and, That the following staff members be recognized for their contributions in the achievement of the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award: Jay Pak, Manager, Budgets, Financial Services; and, Veronica Siu, Manager, Budgets, Financial Services; and further, That Kishor Soneji, Senior Accountant, Financial Services be recognized for his contribution in the achievement of the GFOA Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

That the 2021 IABC Toronto Ovation Award of Excellence and the 2021 IABC Canada Silver Leaf Award of Excellence be received; and, That the following staff from Recreation Services and Corporate Communications be recognized for their contributions to this achievement: Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk & Director, Legislative Services & Communications; Michael Blackburn, Manager, Election Communications & Community Engagement; Andrea Berry, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & Community Engagement; Jason Tsien, Senior Manager, Business Development, Recreation Services; Portia Lee, Recreation Coordinator, Programs and Outreach, Recreation Services; Brett Bartlett, Community Outreach Specialist, Recreation Services; Sam Low, Supervisor, Community Programs, Recreation Services; Nizar Moosa, Supervisor, Community Programs, Recreation Services; Don Roe, Supervisor, Community Programs, Recreation Services; and, Mary Creighton, Director, Recreation Services.

That the 2021 IABC Toronto Ovation awards of Excellence & Merit, and the 2021 IABC Canada Silver Leaf Award of Merit be received; and, That the following staff members be acknowledged for their contributions to this achievement; Eddy Wu, Director, Environmental Services; Holena Newton, Water Conservation Program Specialist; Claudia Marsales, Senior Manager, Waste Management & Environmental Services; Juliana Aparicio, Waste Operations Assistant; Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk & Director, Legislative Services & Communications; Andrea Berry, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & Community Engagement; Michael Freethy, Coordinator, Corporate Communications; and, Danielle Thom, Environmental Outreach Assistant (temporary contract).

That the 2021 IABC Gold Quill Award of Merit be received; and, That the following staff from the Elections Office & Corporate Communications be recognized for their contributions to this accomplishment: Michael Blackburn, Manager, Election Communications & Community Engagement; Andrea Berry, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & Community Engagement; Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk & Director, Legislative Services & Communications; Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk; and, Scott Chapman, Manager, Elections.

That the Markham Fairgrounds Seasonal Event Venue Proposal presentation be received; That staff be directed to undertake evaluation of this proposal and the impact to the City including on items such as: area traffic, noise, parking, and future City use of venue.

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

That external participant, Chris Barnett, external solicitor, be permitted to attend the Confidential Session in relation to item 14.2.1.

That the following external participants from the Toronto and Region Conservation Area be permitted to attend the Confidential Session in relation to item 14.1.1: Craig Mitchell; and, Rehana Rajabali.

The committee consented to place items 14.1.1 and 14.1.2 on the January 25, 2022, Confidential Council Agenda for consideration.

That General Committee adjourn at 3:50 PM.

1. That the following communications dated December 2, 2021 from York Region be received for information purposes: 1. 2022 Development Charges Bylaw: Policy Directions 2. Establishing a Community Housing Development Master Plan 3 3. Invasive Moth (Lymantria dispar dispar) Outbreak in York Region 4. Markham Resolution - Information Report on York Region 2021 Water and Wastewater Master Plan Presentation 5. Proposed Update to Sewer Use Bylaw and Enforcement Program Fees 6. Renewing York Region's Vision: Strong, Caring, Safe Communities - Final Report 7. Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update Draft Infrastructure Plan 8. Yonge North Subway Extension - Funding Considerations 2. That the following communications dated December 3, 2021 from York Region be received for information purposes: 1. Draft York Region Official Plan 3. That the following communications dated December 20, 2021 from York Region be received for information purposes: 1. Unionville Seniors Hub and Community Centre

1. That the report titled ‘Restricted Acts in a Municipal Election Year (2022)’ dated January 17, 2022 be received for information. 5

1. That the report dated January 17, 2022 titled “Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and Canadian Award for Financial Reporting” be received; and, 2. That the formal presentation of the following Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awards be received: o Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and a Special Performance Measures Recognition for the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2021; and, o Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for the annual financial report for the year ended December 31, 2020; and, 3. That the following staff members be recognized for their contributions in the achievement of the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award: 7 o Jay Pak, Manager, Budgets, Financial Services; and, o Veronica Siu, Manager, Budgets, Financial Services; and further, 4. That Kishor Soneji, Senior Accountant, Financial Services be recognized for his contribution in the achievement of the GFOA Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

1. That the 2021 IABC Toronto Ovation Award of Excellence and the 2021 IABC Canada Silver Leaf Award of Excellence be received; and, 2. That the following staff from Recreation Services and Corporate Communications be recognized for their contributions to this achievement: o Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk & Director, Legislative Services & Communications; o Michael Blackburn, Manager, Election Communications & Community Engagement; o Andrea Berry, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & Community Engagement; o Jason Tsien, Senior Manager, Business Development, Recreation Services; o Portia Lee, Recreation Coordinator, Programs and Outreach, Recreation Services; o Brett Bartlett, Community Outreach Specialist, Recreation Services; o Sam Low, Supervisor, Community Programs, Recreation Services; o Nizar Moosa, Supervisor, Community Programs, Recreation Services; o Don Roe, Supervisor, Community Programs, Recreation Services; and, 8 o Mary Creighton, Director, Recreation Services.

1. That the 2021 IABC Toronto Ovation awards of Excellence & Merit, and the 2021 IABC Canada Silver Leaf Award of Merit be received; and, 2. That the following staff members be acknowledged for their contributions to this achievement; o Eddy Wu, Director, Environmental Services; o Holena Newton, Water Conservation Program Specialist; o Claudia Marsales, Senior Manager, Waste Management & Environmental Services; o Juliana Aparicio, Waste Operations Assistant; o Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk & Director, Legislative Services & Communications; o Andrea Berry, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & Community Engagement; o Michael Freethy, Coordinator, Corporate Communications; and, o Danielle Thom, Environmental Outreach Assistant (temporary contract).

1. That the 2021 IABC Gold Quill Award of Merit be received; and, 2. That the following staff from the Elections Office & Corporate Communications be recognized for their contributions to this accomplishment: o Michael Blackburn, Manager, Election Communications & Community Engagement; o Andrea Berry, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & Community Engagement; o Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk & Director, Legislative Services & Communications; o Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk; and, o Scott Chapman, Manager, Elections.

That the following external participants from the Toronto and Region Conservation Area be permitted to attend the Confidential Session in relation to item 14.1.1:  Craig Mitchell; and,  Rehana Rajabali. 12