Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on December 4, 2024, be adopted.

That the report dated Dec 18, 2024, titled “The World Council on City Data WCCD ISO 37120 Platinum Certification” be received, and further, That the formal presentation of the World Council on City Data (WCCD), ISO 37120 Platinum Certification to the City of Markham be received.

That the summary from the City Solicitor regarding OLT Decision to Designate the Haacke-Warriner Farmhouse, 10159 McCowan Road (Ward 6) be received and a By-law number assigned. (See By-law 2024-221)

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

That the memorandum dated December 18, 2024, titled “Markland Residential Corporation, Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, Proposed Development of 94 townhouse units (Phase I), Markland Street (Ward 2), File PLAN 21 111003”, be received; and, That the Official Plan Amendment submitted by Markland Residential Corporation and attached as Appendix ‘A’, recommended for approval by Development Services Committee at its meeting of March 21, 2023, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Markland Residential Corporation and attached as Appendix ‘B’, recommended for approval by Development Services Committee at its meeting of March 21, 2023, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (See By-laws 2024-227 & 2024-228)

That the following new request for flag to be raised at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre flagpole be approved and added to the Five-Year List of Request to Raise Flag approved by Council: - Crime Stoppers Month, January 13 to January 17, 2025 (Organized by Crime Stoppers of York Region)

That the report of the Development Services Public Meeting be received & adopted. (Item 1):

That the Public Meeting Information Report which proposes a City initiated modification to a zone boundary line to Zoning By-law 2024-19 (PR 2024 196596) affecting the east side of Woodbine Avenue south of Steelcase Road be received; and, That the record of the Public Meeting held on December 3, 2024, with respect to the proposed City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment to By-law 2024-19, that corrects a mapping error affecting 7085, 7095, 7125, 7131, 7155, 7181, and 7225 Woodbine Avenue be received; and, That the City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment, be finalized and brought forward to the next available Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and further, 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. (Items 1 to 3):

That the Staff report, dated December 10, 2024, titled "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate – Phase XIII and XIV Properties”, be received; and, That the written objection to designation under the Ontario Heritage Act as submitted on behalf of the property owner of 7530 Ninth Line (Ward 7), be received as information; and, That Council affirm its intention to designate 7530 Ninth Line (Ward 7) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and, That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve notice of Council’s adoption of the designation by-law as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the December 10, 2024, report titled, "2025 Development Fee and Municipal Fee By-laws Update", be received; and, That the amendment to By-law 211-83, as amended, "A By-law to prescribe a Tariff for the Processing of Planning Applications," substantially in the form attached as Appendix 'B', be enacted; and, That the amendment to By-law 2002-276, as amended "To impose fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by the City of Markham" substantially in the form attached as Appendix ‘C’, be enacted’; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the Report dated July 16, 2024, entitled Recommendation Report, 648321 Ontario Inc. (c/o Gatzios Planning Consultants), Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a 13 storey mixed use building at 5871 Highway 7 (Ward 4), File No. PLAN 22 244910, be received ; and, That the Memorandum dated December 18, 2024, entitled 64831 Ontario Inc (c/o Gatzios Planning Consultants), Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, be received; and, That Markham City Council approve a reduction in the height of the building from 13 storeys to 10 storeys; and, that all other conditions outlined in the July 16, 2024, Recommendation Report be approved; and, That staff bring forward an implementing Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law for a 10-storey mixed use building with a minimum Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 13,100 square metres and minimum non-residential GFA of 165 square metres on the lands municipally known as 5871 Highway 7, following review of revised plans to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate; and, That in consideration as to whether further notice is required, Markham City Council has determined that further notice is not required to be given in respect of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning by-law considering the amendment to the proposal being limited to a reduction in height from 13 storeys to 10 storeys; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things neces

That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 5):

That the report titled “Midea Home Appliances Canada – “Sponsorship and Naming Rights Agreement” be received; and, That the City of Markham enter into a five-year sponsorship and naming rights agreement with Midea Home Appliances Canada company (“Midea”), granting Midea the following rights: Designation as the “Entertainment Sponsor” for the Markham Canada Day Celebration for the years 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. Sponsorship rights and interior naming rights for the Angus Glen Community Centre East Arena and Gymnasium. Naming rights for the Angus Glen Community Centre Lower-Level Concession Stand, to be named the “Midea Community Kitchen and Pantry"; and, That the sponsorship and naming rights agreement include the following fees payable by Midea; A one-time Concession Stand Renovation Fee of $50,000 to be paid in Year 1. A one-time Gymnasium Floor Renovation Fee of $55,000 to be paid in Year 1. An annual Canada Day Entertainment Sponsor sponsorship fee of $30,000 for Years 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. An annual East Arena and Gymnasium naming rights and sponsorship fee of $25,000 for Years 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. An annual naming rights fee of $24,000 for Years 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, for the Midea Community Kitchen and Pantry; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the sponsorship and naming rights agreement between the City and Midea, substantially in accordance with the terms set out in the report, and extensions of such sponsorship and naming rights agreement, in a form

That the report titled “City of Markham Language and Translation Policy” be received; and, That Council adopt the Language and Translation Policy attached as Attachment A to this report; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report titled “Award of Tender 232-T-24 for Short Term Rental of Vehicles” be received; and, That the contract for Tender 232-T-24 for Short Term Rental of Vehicles be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Surgenor National Leasing Limited, for one year (January 1 – December 31, 2025), in the annual amount of $348,675.55, inclusive of HST, with the option to renew the contract for three additional, separate one-year periods from January 1 to December 31 of the renewal period, for a total estimated contract amount of $1,394,702.21, inclusive of HST; and, That an annual 10% contingency in the amount of $34,867.56 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional costs related to the short-term rentals and that authorization to approve expending the contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, The total award in the amount of $383,543.11 ($348,675.55 + $34,867.56) be funded from various operating accounts outlined in the Financial Considerations section; and, The budget shortfall in the amount of $127,184.11 ($256,359.00 - $383,543.11) be included as part of the 2025 year-end results of operations; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “Reporting Out of Real Property Acquisitions– 66 and 68 Morgan Avenue, Markham” be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this report; and further, That the report entitled “Reporting Out of Real Property Acquisitions – 66 and 68 Morgan Avenue, Markham” and the foregoing resolutions be reported out at the next public Council meeting.

That the report “Auditor General Services Procurement” be received; and, That a Procurement Team, led by Purchasing Staff and comprised of the Commissioner of Corporate Services, the City Treasurer, the City Clerk and the City Solicitor, be authorized to undertake a recruitment/procurement process for Auditor General Services for the City of Markham; and, That the Auditor General Services Procurement Team provide a recommendation to General Committee regarding the preferred candidate in the first quarter of 2025; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That By-laws 2024-219 to 2024-220 and By-laws 2024-222 to 2024-228 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 at 2:06 PM:

That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on December 4, 2024, be adopted.

1. That the confidential memorandum titled "Appointments to Advisory Committees – Box Grove Community Centre Board" be received; and, 2. That the following individuals be appointed to the Box Grove Community Centre Board for the term expiry noted: Name Term Expiry Date Amanda Manoharan November 30, 2028 Ernesto Imbrogno November 30, 2028 Kevin Wong November 30, 2028 and, 3. That the following individuals be re-appointed to the Box Grove Community Centre Board for the term expiry noted: Name Term Expiry Date Mr. Jeremiah Vijeyaratnam November 30, 2026 Ms. Ismail Bhayat November 30,2027 Ms. Nimisha Patel November 30, 2027 Ms. Sharon Gabriel November 30, 2027 Mr. Killivalavan Chelliah November 30, 2026 Mr. Marcius Bansavatar November 30, 2026 Ms. Alia Khan November 30, 2027 and, 4. That the composition of the Box Grove Community Centre Board be amended from “8 members of the public” to “7 to 10 members of the public”; and, 5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution; and further, 6. That resolutions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 be reported out to a future public Council meeting.

That By-law 2024-218 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2024-218- A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2024.

That the Council meeting of December 18, 2024 be adjourned at 2:17 PM.

1. That the following new request for flag to be raised at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre flagpole be approved and added to the Five-Year List of Request to Raise Flag approved by Council:- Crime Stoppers 5 Month, January 13 to January 17, 2025 (Organized by Crime Stoppers of York Region)

1. That the Public Meeting Information Report which proposes a City initiated modification to a zone boundary line to Zoning By-law 2024-19 (PR 2024 196596) affecting the east side of Woodbine Avenue south of Steelcase Road be received; and, 2. That the record of the Public Meeting held on December 3, 2024, with respect to the proposed City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment to By-law 2024-19, that corrects a mapping error affecting 7085, 7095, 7125, 7131, 7155, 7181, and 7225 Woodbine Avenue be received; and, 3. That the City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment, be finalized and brought forward to the next available Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and further, 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 6

1. That the Report dated July 16, 2024, entitled Recommendation Report, 648321 Ontario Inc. (c/o Gatzios Planning Consultants), Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a 13 storey mixed use building at 5871 Highway 7 (Ward 4), File No. PLAN 22 244910, be received; and, 2. That the Memorandum dated December 18, 2024, entitled 64831 Ontario Inc (c/o Gatzios Planning Consultants), Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, be received; and, 8 3. That Markham City Council approve a reduction in the height of the building from 13 storeys to 10 storeys; and, that all other conditions outlined in the July 16, 2024, Recommendation Report be approved; and, 4. That staff bring forward an implementing Official Plan amendment and Zoning By-law for a 10-storey mixed use building with a minimum Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 13,100 square metres and minimum non-residential GFA of 165 square metres on the lands municipally known as 5871 Highway 7, following review of revised plans to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designate; and, 5. That in consideration as to whether further notice is required, Markham City Council has determined that further notice is not required to be given in respect of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning by-law considering the amendment to the proposal being limited to a reduction in height from 13 storeys to 10 storeys; and further, 6. That staff be authorized and directed to

1. That the report titled “Midea Home Appliances Canada – “Sponsorship and Naming Rights Agreement” be received; and, 2. That the City of Markham enter into a five-year sponsorship and naming rights agreement with Midea Home Appliances Canada company (“Midea”), granting Midea the following rights: 10 a. Designation as the “Entertainment Sponsor” for the Markham Canada Day Celebration for the years 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. b. Sponsorship rights and interior naming rights for the Angus Glen Community Centre East Arena and Gymnasium. c. Naming rights for the Angus Glen Community Centre Lower- Level Concession Stand, to be named the “Midea Community Kitchen and Pantry"; and, 3. That the sponsorship and naming rights agreement include the following fees payable by Midea; a. A one-time Concession Stand Renovation Fee of $50,000 to be paid in Year 1. b. A one-time Gymnasium Floor Renovation Fee of $55,000 to be paid in Year 1. c. An annual Canada Day Entertainment Sponsor sponsorship fee of $30,000 for Years 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. d. An annual East Arena and Gymnasium naming rights and sponsorship fee of $25,000 for Years 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. e. An annual naming rights fee of $24,000 for Years 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, for the Midea Community Kitchen and Pantry; and, 4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the sponsorship and naming rights agreement between the City and Midea, substantially in accordance with the terms set out in the report, and extensions of such sponsorshi

1. That the report titled “Award of Tender 232-T-24 for Short Term Rental of Vehicles” be received; and, 2. That the contract for Tender 232-T-24 for Short Term Rental of Vehicles be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Surgenor National Leasing Limited, for one year (January 1 – December 31, 2025), in the annual amount of $348,675.55, inclusive of HST, with the option to renew the contract for three additional, separate one-year periods from January 1 to December 31 of the renewal 12 period, for a total estimated contract amount of $1,394,702.21, inclusive of HST; and, 3. That an annual 10% contingency in the amount of $34,867.56 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional costs related to the short-term rentals and that authorization to approve expending the contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, 4. The total award in the amount of $383,543.11 ($348,675.55 + $34,867.56) be funded from various operating accounts outlined in the Financial Considerations section; and, 5. The budget shortfall in the amount of $127,184.11 ($256,359.00 - $383,543.11) be included as part of the 2025 year-end results of operations; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Whereas the City of Markham supports the SolvetheCrisis.ca Campaign and requests that the Provincial and Federal Governments take Action to Address the Growing Mental Health, Addictions and Homelessness Crisis in Ontario; and, Whereas there is a humanitarian crisis unfolding on the streets in our cities, large and small, urban and rural, across Ontario. The time for words is over, we need immediate action at all levels of government, starting with the Province of Ontario; and, 14 Whereas the homelessness, mental health and addictions crisis continues to grow with 3432 drug related deaths in Ontario in 20231 and over 1400 homeless encampments across Ontario communities in 20232; and, Whereas the province has provided additional funding and supports, such as the recent investment of $378 million for HART Hubs and approximately 375 beds with wraparound supports, it does not adequately address the growing crisis and the financial and social impact on municipalities and regions across the province; and, Whereas municipalities and regions are stepping up and working with community partners to put in place community-specific solutions to address this crisis, but municipalities and regions lack the expertise, capacity, or resources to address these increasingly complex health care and housing issues alone; and, Whereas this is primarily a health issue that falls under provincial jurisdiction and municipalities and regions should not be using the property tax base to fund these progra

19 That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 2:06 PM: