Council Meeting Agenda

Meeting Number: 16

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00 P.m. - 4:30 P.m.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We begin today by acknowledging the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples and their commitment to stewardship of the land. We acknowledge the communities in circle. The North, West, South and Eastern directions, and Haudenosaunee, Huron- Wendat, Anishnabeg, Seneca, Chippewa, and the Mississaugas of the Credit peoples. We share the responsibility with the caretakers of this land to ensure the dish is never empty and to restore relationships that are based on peace, friendship, and trust. We are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

3.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

3.1

COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 26, 2024

• 1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 26, 2024, be adopted.

4.

PRESENTATIONS

5.

DEPUTATIONS

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.1

COMMUNICATION - MARKHAM CENTRE SECONDARY PLAN UPDATE: DRAFT POLICY FRAMEWORK (WARDS 2, 3, 8) (10.4)

Communication from:

• Randy Peddigrew, Executive Vice President, Land Development, Remington Group

( Item 8.1.1)

6.2

MEMORANDUM - HOLD REMOVAL BY-LAW - TIMES GROUP – UPTOWN MARKHAM, 3825 AND 3995 HIGHWAY 7 (“AREA  A” AND “AREA B”), MARKHAM CENTRE FILE HOLD 24 175723  

(By-law 2024-150)

7.

PROCLAMATIONS

8.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

8.1

REPORT NO. 30 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (JULY 3, 2024)

Please refer to your July 3, 2024 Special Development Services Committee Agenda for reports.

Mayor and Members of Council:

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

8.1.1

MARKHAM CENTRE SECONDARY PLAN UPDATE: DRAFT POLICY FRAMEWORK (WARDS 2, 3, 8) (10.4)

• 1. That the July 3, 2024, report titled, “Markham Centre Secondary Plan Update: Draft Policy Framework (Wards 2, 3, 8)”, be received; and,
  2. That the deputation made by Randy Peddigrew to the July 3, 2024 Special Development Services Committee be received; and,
  3. That the written communications from Malone Given Parsons on behalf of the YMCA of Greater Toronto, Malone Given Parsons on behalf of Dorsay Development Corporation, Infrastructure Ontario, and Macauley Shiomi Howson Ltd. on behalf of Markham Centre Landowners Group, be received; and,
  4. That Staff be authorized to schedule a statutory Public Meeting on the draft Markham Centre Secondary Plan policies, attached as Appendix ‘A’ to this staff report; and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 

8.2

REPORT NO. 31 GENERAL COMMITTEE (JULY 9, 2024)

Please refer to your July 9, 2024 General Committee Agenda for reports.

Mayor and Members of Council:

• That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 2):

8.2.1

PROCLAMATIONS POLICY UPDATE (16.23)

• 1. That the Staff Report entitled "Amendments to the City’s Proclamations Policy" dated July 9, 2024 be received; and,
  2. That Council approve the revised Proclamations Policy attached as Appendix “B”; and further,
  3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.2.2

125-T-24 AND 126-T-24 THORNHILL AND CLATWORTHY ENERGY GHG RETROFIT GC REPORT (7.0)

• 1. That the report entitled “125-T-24 and 126-T-24 Thornhill and Clatworthy Energy GHG Retrofit GC Report” be received; and,
  2. That the contracts 125-T-24 and 126-T-24 be awarded to the lowest priced bidder for both projects, Modern Niagara Building Services, in the amount of $4,028,579.69 inclusive of HST:
               Thornhill    - $2,770,149.39
               Clatworthy - $1,258,430.30
                                   $4,028,579.69; and,
  3. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $277,014.94 for Thornhill and $125,843.03 for Clatworthy inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expending of the contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
  4. That the award for Thornhill Community Centre Energy & GHG Retrofit in the total amount of $3,047,164.33 ($2,770,149.39 + $277,014.94) be funded from the capital project account 043-5399-23164-005 “Thornhill Near Net-Zero Emissions Retrofit Pilot”, which has an available budget of $2,460,036.00; and,
  5. That the award for Clatworthy Arena Energy & GHG Retrofit in the total amount of $1,384,273.33 ($1,258,430.30+ $125,843.03) be funded from the capital project account 043-5399-23145-005 “Clatworthy Near Net-Zero Emissions Retrofit Pilot Project” which has an available budget of $1,365,693.00; and,
  6. That the budget shortfall for #125-T-24 Thornhill Community Centre Energy & GHG Retrofit in the amount of $587,128.33 ($3,047,164.33 -$2,460,036.00) be funded from the Non-DC Capital Contingency account; and,
  7. That the budget shortfall for #126-T-24 Clatworthy Arena & GHG Retrofit in the amount of $18,580.33 ($1,384,273.33 -$1,365,693.00) be funded from the Non-DC Capital Contingency account; and further,
  8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.

MOTIONS

10.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER

11.

NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

As per Section 2 of the Council Procedural By-Law, "New/Other Business would generally apply to an item that is to be added to the Agenda due to an urgent statutory time requirement, or an emergency, or time sensitivity".

12.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

13.

BY-LAWS - THREE READINGS

That By-laws 2024-140 to 2024-149 be given three readings and enacted.

Three Readings

13.1

BY-LAW 2024-140, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE PART OF A CERTAIN PLAN OF SUBDIVISION NOT SUBJECT TO PART LOT CONTROL (FOREST HILL HOMES (CORNELL TOWNS) LTD.)

Being a By-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control. (Forest Hill Homes (Cornell Towns) Ltd. PTLT 2024 173274 Blk 2, 65M4525)

13.2

BY-LAW 2024-141, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 153-80, AS AMENDED (REMOVAL OF HOLD PROVISION) (GRAHAM DEWAR)

Being a By-law to amend By-law 153-80, as amended to remove Holding Provisions on the north side of Station Street and the south side of Backus Court, west of Snider Drive. (Graham Dewar 28 Station Street).

13.3

BY-LAW 2024-142, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE PART OF A CERTAIN PLAN OF SUBDIVISION NOT SUBJECT TO PART LOT CONTROL (WYKLAND ESTATES INC.)

Being a By-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, which is located at the north side of Riverlands Avenue, west of Cornell Centre Boulevard. (Wykland Estates Inc.)

13.4

BY-LAW 2024-143, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “WILLIAM AND HANNAH HATTON HOUSE” 10754 VICTORIA SQUARE BLVD

Being a By-law to designate the William and Hannah Hatton House,10754 Victoria Square Blvd, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.  (Development Services Report No. 17, May 1, 2024 Council, Item 8.2.1)

13.5

BY-LAW 2024-144, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “ECKARDT-SABISTON HOUSE” 5011 HIGHWAY 7 EAST

Being a By-law to designate the Eckardt-Sabiston House, 5011 Highway 7 East, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.  (Development Services Report No. 17, May 1, 2024 Council, Item 8.2.1)

13.6

BY-LAW 2024-145, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “JOHN AND ELIZABETH SMITH HOUSE” 7507 KENNEDY ROAD

Being a By-law to designate the John and Elizabeth Smith House, 7507 Kennedy Road, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.  (Development Services Report No. 17, May 1, 2024 Council, Item 8.2.1)

13.7

BY-LAW 2024-146, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “ARMSTRONG-COUMANS HOUSE” 7792 HIGHWAY 7 EAST

Being a By-law to designate the Armstrong-Coumans House,7792 Highway 7 East, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.  (Development Services Report No. 17, May 1, 2024 Council, Item 8.2.1)

13.8

BY-LAW 2024-147, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “FRANK AND MARY JARVIS HOUSE” 7804 HIGHWAY 7 EAST

Being a By-law to designate the Frank and Mary Jarvis House, 7804 Highway 7 East, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.  (Development Services Report No. 17, May 1, 2024 Council, Item 8.2.1)

13.9

BY-LAW 2024-148, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “RUSSELL AND ALMA FORSTER HOUSE” 7842 HIGHWAY 7 EAST

Being a By-law to designate the Russell and Alma Forster House, 7842 Highway 7 East, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.  (Development Services Report No. 17, May 1, 2024 Council, Item 8.2.1)

13.10

BY-LAW 2024-149, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “ABRAHAM AND VERONICA LEHMAN HOUSE” 11287 MCCOWAN ROAD

Being a By-law to designate the Abraham and Veronica Lehman House,11287 McCowan Road, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.  (Development Services Report No. 12, April 3, 2024 Council, Item 8.2.1)

13.11

BY-LAW 2024-150, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2004-196, AS AMENDED (REMOVAL OF HOLD PROVISION) [(1771107 ONTARIO INC. AND 1826997 ONTARIO INC (TIMES GROUP CORPORATION)]

Being a By-law to amend By-law 2004-196, as amended to remove Holding Provisions on 3825 Highway 7 East and 3995 Highway 7 East. [(Times Group – Uptown Markham 3825 and 3995 Highway 7 (“Area A” and “Area B”), Markham Centre File HOLD 24 175723)]
(Item 6.2)

14.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

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

14.1

COUNCIL

14.1.1

CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 26, 2024

[MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001, Section 239 (2)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)(i)(k)]

14.1.2

REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REPORT, MINTO COMMUNITIES INC. - APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN CONTROL AT 17 ANNA RUSSELL WAY, UNIONVILLE (WARD 3)

(A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE; A POSITION, PLAN, PROCEDURE, CRITERIA OR INSTRUCTION TO BE APPLIED TO ANY NEGOTIATIONS CARRIED ON OR TO BE CARRIED ON BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD) [MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001, Section 239 (2) (c)(f)(k)]
( Item 2.1.3, June 26, 2024 Council)
Note: This matter was deferred from the June 26, 2024 Council meeting. 

14.2

GENERAL COMMITTEE

14.2.1

PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF LAND (WARD 6);  A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD

[MUNICIPAL ACT 2001, Section 239 (2)(c)]

15.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW - THREE READINGS

• That By-law 2024-139 be given three readings and enacted.

  Three Readings

  BY-LAW 2024-139- A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 17, 2024.
  No attachment

16.

ADJOURNMENT