Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 3, 2023, be adopted.

That the deputation of James Marjeram be received.

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

That the following proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: King Charles III Coronation Day, May 6, 2023 That the following new 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 and added to the Five-Year List of Request to Raise Flag approved by Council: Vietnam's National Day, August 31, 2023 to September 2, 2023

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

That the deputation by Garth Juul regarding, Zoning By-law Amendment application, Gen Quan Lin c/o Lei Zhang, Archizoning Design Inc., File No. PLAN 22 257558”, be received; and, That the Development Services Commission report dated April 14, 2023 titled “Public Meeting Information Report, Zoning By-law Amendment application, Gen Quan Lin c/o Lei Zhang, Archizoning Design Inc., File No. PLAN 22 257558”, be received; and, That the record of the Public Meeting held on April 25, 2023, with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application for 25 Springdale Avenue, by Gen Quan Lin c/o Lei Zhang, Archizoning Design Inc., File No. PLAN 22 257588, be received; and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (File No. PLAN 22 257588) by Gen Quan Lin c/o Lei Zhang, Archizoning Design Inc., to amend Zoning By-law 153-80, as amended, and rezone the subject lands from Residential Development (RD) Zone to Fourth Density Single Family Residential (R4) Zone, be approved; and, That the Applicant continue to work with staff on the design of the houses to ensure that each house has a unique design; and, That the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 153-80, as amended, be enacted without further notice at a future Council meeting, 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 2):

That the report dated May 9, 2023 entitled “2023 First Quarter Investment Performance Review” be received.

That the report entitled “032-T-08 Sidewalk Winter Maintenance Contract Extension” be received; and, That the following sidewalk winter maintenance contracts be extended for an additional three (3) winter seasons (December 1, 2023 – March 31, 2026) to De Ferrari Construction Ltd ($1,755,106.00) and VTA Construction Limited ($1,684,901.00) in the estimated annual value of $3,440,007.00 subject to a maximum annual price adjustment that is to be capped based on the percentage change in the posted All-Items CPI (Consumer Price Index) for Ontario; and, That the Director of Operations and the Senior Manager of Procurement & Accounts Payable be authorized to extend the contract for two (2) additional, separate winter seasons (December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028) subject to a maximum annual price adjustment that is to be capped based on the percentage change in the posted All-Items CPI (Consumer Price Index) for Ontario; and, That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Procurement By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11. Non-Competitive Procurement, items 11.1 (c) and (g), which state: (c) when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial; and, (g) Where it is in the City’s best interest not to solicit a competitive bid; and, That the 2024-2028 operating budgets and purchase orders be adjusted for growth (increase in kilometres of roadway) and a price adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All-Items Ontario for the twelve (

That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted, save and except Items 8.3.1 and 8.3.3.

That Development Services Committee approve the proposed street names “Green City Circle” and “Kensington Lane” for a site plan located at the south-west corner of Woodbine Avenue and Russell Dawson Road; and, That Staff be directed to add the street names listed above to the City’s Street and Park Name Reserve List.

That the report entitled “Memorandum of Understanding with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding municipally requested programs and services” dated May 16, 2023 be received; and, That staff be authorized to negotiate the Memorandum of Understanding with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), and that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on terms satisfactory to the City Solicitor in consultation with the Commissioner of Development Services; and, That staff be authorized to negotiate an update to the existing plan review agreement with the TRCA as per the changes identified in Appendix ‘A’ and that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the plan review agreement on terms satisfactory to the City Solicitor in consultation with the Commissioner of Development Services; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “Sidewalk Network Completion Program Status (City-Wide)” be received; and, That the deputations from Mike Creta, Nicolas To, Tom Gunovski, and Doug Denby, made to Development Services Committee on May 16, 2023, be received; and, That the communication submitted by John Zhang and Susan Xu providing comments received on May 8, 2023, regarding the above subject matter be received; and, That the petition submitted by residents of Lee Avenue be received; and, That Council endorse the revised Sidewalk Network Completion Program as described in this report and Attachment ‘A’, with its implementation subject to the annual budget request and approval process; and, That staff provide an annual update on the status of the Sidewalk Network Completion Program including any adjustments made to the program; and, That all requests for major changes to the Sidewalk Network Completion Program, as defined in the report, be subject to Council approval; and, That an average annual incremental amount of $69,040 for sidewalk maintenance be added to the operating budget, subject to Council approval through the annual budget approval process; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the sidewalk installation planned for the North side of Carleton Road be deleted from the Sidewalk Completion Program.

That the staff report titled “Open Street Program Update (City-wide)” be received; and, That the Open Street Program be re-imagined as a special City event beginning in 2024; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the May 17, 2023, Memorandum titled, “Lifetime Panda MRKM LP (Lifetime Developments), Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a high rise residential mixed-use development at the southwest corner of Warden Avenue and Cedarland Drive, Markham Centre (Ward 8), File No. PLAN 20 123292”, be received; and, That the parking requirements be reduced from .8 to .6 spaces per unit. That the City Solicitor be authorized to execute a Section 37 Community Benefit Charge Agreement with the Owner; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (By-law 2023-85 and 2023-86)

That the parking requirements be reduced from .8 to .6 spaces per unit.

That the memorandum entitled Amendment to Annual User Fees & Service Charges – Recreation, Culture and Operations be received. That the fees for supply and delivery of picnic tables for resident and non-resident be

That the fees for supply and delivery of picnic tables for resident and non-resident be

That By-laws 2023-84 to 2023-88 be given three readings and enacted, save and except By-law 2023-85 to be voted on separately by recorded vote.

That By-Law 2023-85 be given three readings and enacted (See following Recorded Vote) Recorded Vote (7:4): YEAS : Councillor Andrew Keyes, Councillor Reid McAlpine, Regional Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Isa Lee, Councillor Karen Rea, Deputy Mayor Michael Chan, Regional Councillor Jim Jones (7) NAYS: Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Councillor Ritch Lau, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Keith Irish (4) ABSENT : Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Juanita Nathan (2) That By-Law 2023-85 be given three readings and enacted.

That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 3, 2023, be adopted.

1. Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) (i).That the following individuals be appointed to the Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) with a term expiry as noted below: Brenda Kazan November 30, 2026 Cliff Chan November 30, 2026 Andrew Dang November 30, 2026 David Mok November 30, 2026 (ii).That the following individuals be re-appointed to the Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) for an additional term with the expiry dates noted below: Steve Glassman November 30, 2025 Daniel Yeung November 30, 2025 Anthony Ko November 30, 2024 Peter Miasek November 30, 2024

2. German Mills Community Centre Board That the following individual be appointed to the German Mills Community Centre Board: Jennifer Wall June 30, 2026

3. Appointment of Board of Management Directors for the Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) That Section 4 of By-law 2015-18 be amended to expand the composition of the UBIA from “7-11 directors” to “7-12 directors”; and, further, That Council appoint the following individuals as Directors of the Board of Management for the Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) with a term expiry of November 14, 2026: Niina Felushko Sylvia Morris Shibani Sahney Juyoun Hong Tony Lamanna Kimberley Wake Liam O’dette Alan Mizarchi Yan Liu Cesario Ginjo

4. Heintzman House Community Centre Board (i). That the following individuals be appointed to the Heintzman House Community Centre Board: Robert Willatts November 30, 2026 Ronen Ben-Shlomo November 30, 2026 Kevin Lin November 30, 2026 (ii). That the following individuals be re-appointed to the Heintzman House Community Centre Board: Troy Merrick November 30, 2026 Julia Hamilton November 30, 2026 Renata Richardson November 30, 2026 Grace Leung November 30, 2024

That By-law 2023-83 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2023-83 - A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 17, 2023.

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 3:58 PM.

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. King Charles III Coronation Day, May 6, 2023 2. That the following new 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 and added to the Five-Year List of Request to Raise Flag approved by Council: a. Vietnam's National Day, August 31, 2023 to September 2, 2023 4

1. That the deputation by Garth Juul regarding, Zoning By-law Amendment application, Gen Quan Lin c/o Lei Zhang, Archizoning Design Inc., File No. PLAN 22 257558”, be received; and, 2. That the Development Services Commission report dated April 14, 2023 titled “Public Meeting Information Report, Zoning By-law Amendment application, Gen Quan Lin c/o Lei Zhang, Archizoning Design Inc., File No. PLAN 22 257558”, be received; and, 3. That the record of the Public Meeting held on April 25, 2023, with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application for 25 Springdale Avenue, by Gen Quan Lin c/o Lei Zhang, Archizoning Design Inc., File No. PLAN 22 257588, be received; and, 4. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (File No. PLAN 22 257588) by Gen Quan Lin c/o Lei Zhang, Archizoning Design Inc., to amend Zoning By-law 153-80, as amended, and rezone the 5 subject lands from Residential Development (RD) Zone to Fourth Density Single Family Residential (R4) Zone, be approved; and, 5. That the Applicant continue to work with staff on the design of the houses to ensure that each house has a unique design; and, 6. That the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 153-80, as amended, be enacted without further notice at a future Council meeting, and further, 7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report entitled “032-T-08 Sidewalk Winter Maintenance Contract Extension” be received; and, 6 2. That the following sidewalk winter maintenance contracts be extended for an additional three (3) winter seasons (December 1, 2023 – March 31, 2026) to De Ferrari Construction Ltd ($1,755,106.00) and VTA Construction Limited ($1,684,901.00) in the estimated annual value of $3,440,007.00 subject to a maximum annual price adjustment that is to be capped based on the percentage change in the posted All-Items CPI (Consumer Price Index) for Ontario; and, 3. That the Director of Operations and the Senior Manager of Procurement & Accounts Payable be authorized to extend the contract for two (2) additional, separate winter seasons (December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028) subject to a maximum annual price adjustment that is to be capped based on the percentage change in the posted All-Items CPI (Consumer Price Index) for Ontario; and, 4. That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Procurement By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11. Non- Competitive Procurement, items 11.1 (c) and (g), which state: (c) when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial; and, (g) Where it is in the City’s best interest not to solicit a competitive bid; and, 5. That the 2024-2028 operating budgets and purchase orders be adjusted for growth (increase in kilometres of roadway) and a price adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All- Items Ontar

7 That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted, save and except Items 8.3.1 and 8.3.3.

1. That the report entitled “Memorandum of Understanding with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding municipally requested programs and services” dated May 16, 2023 be received; and, 2. That staff be authorized to negotiate the Memorandum of Understanding with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), and that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on terms 8 satisfactory to the City Solicitor in consultation with the Commissioner of Development Services; and, 3. That staff be authorized to negotiate an update to the existing plan review agreement with the TRCA as per the changes identified in Appendix ‘A’ and that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the plan review agreement on terms satisfactory to the City Solicitor in consultation with the Commissioner of Development Services; and further, 4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the report entitled “Sidewalk Network Completion Program Status (City-Wide)” be received; and, 2. That the deputations from Mike Creta, Nicolas To, Tom Gunovski, and Doug Denby, made to Development Services Committee on May 16, 2023, be received; and, 3. That the communication submitted by John Zhang and Susan Xu providing comments received on May 8, 2023, regarding the above subject matter be received; and, 4. That the petition submitted by residents of Lee Avenue be received; and, 5. That Council endorse the revised Sidewalk Network Completion Program as described in this report and Attachment ‘A’, with its implementation subject to the annual budget request and approval process; and, 9 6. That staff provide an annual update on the status of the Sidewalk Network Completion Program including any adjustments made to the program; and, 7. That all requests for major changes to the Sidewalk Network Completion Program, as defined in the report, be subject to Council approval; and, 8. That an average annual incremental amount of $69,040 for sidewalk maintenance be added to the operating budget, subject to Council approval through the annual budget approval process; and further, 9. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the staff report titled “Open Street Program Update (City- wide)” be received; and, 10 2. That the Open Street Program be re-imagined as a special City event beginning in 2024; and further, 3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

3. Appointment of Board of Management Directors for the Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) i. That Section 4 of By-law 2015-18 be amended to expand the composition of the UBIA from “7-11 directors” to “7-12 directors”; and, further, ii. That Council appoint the following individuals as Directors of the Board of Management for the Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) with a term expiry of November 14, 2026: Niina Felushko Sylvia Morris Shibani Sahney Juyoun Hong Tony Lamanna Kimberley Wake Liam O’dette Alan Mizarchi Yan Liu Cesario Ginjo