Special Council Meeting
Agenda

Meeting Number: 19

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 12:30 P.m. - 3:30 P.m.

Live streamed

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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.

DEPUTATIONS

4.

COMMUNICATIONS

5.

REPORT NO. 35 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (SEPTEMBER 26, 2024)

Please refer to your September 26, 2024 Special Development Services Committee Agenda for reports.

Mayor and Members of Council:

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

5.1

COMMUNICATION RE: PROPOSED CITY-WIDE COMMUNITY SPORTS PARK, ATTAINABLE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND A NEW SCHOOL SITE TO BE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 19TH AVENUE AND HIGHWAY 48 (10982, 11120 AND 11274 HIGHWAY 48) (10.5)

• 1. That the September 25, 2024, memorandum titled “City Support for revised Municipal Zoning Order 10982, 11120 and 11274 Highway 48 (Proposed Treasure Hill and EL-EN Realty Limited Development)” be received; and,
  2. That, the City of Markham Strongly endorses the improved revised plan and the revisions to the MZO subject to the following:
     1. That the MZO not be issued until the City and Treasure Hill (and any additional business partners as needed, which may include but not be limited to EL-EN Realty Limited Development) enter into certain commercial and real estate agreements for the updated development proposal for the lands located at 10982, 11120 and 11274 Highway 48; and,
  3. That, Staff be authorized to revise the previous draft MZO supported by City Council on July 16, 2024, to reflect the revised development scheme for submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

6.

FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A CONVENTION CENTRE IN THE CITY OF MARKHAM (10.5)

• 1. That the Feasibility Study of a Convention Centre in the City of Markham” be received; and
  2. That staff be authorized to award a contract for the feasibility study for a convention centre to HVS Global Hospitality Services in the amount of $60,343.68 (inclusive of HST impact); and
  3. That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-08, Part II, Section 7 Non-Competitive Procurement, item 1 (g) which states “where it is in the City’s best interest not to solicit a competitive Bid”; and
     (h) “Where it is necessary or in the best interests of the City to Consulting and Professional Services from a supplier who has a proven track record in terms of pricing, quality and service.”; and, 
  4. That a new capital project entitled “Feasibility Study for a Convention Centre” be opened in the amount of $60,343.68 (Including HST impact) and be funded from the City’s portion of the Municipal Accommodation Tax which is included in the Life Cycle Replacement Reserve (GL #087-02800200); and,
  5. That Staff report back with the results of the feasibility study in the first quarter of 2025; and further
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW - THREE READINGS

• That By-law 2024-184 be given three readings and enacted.

  Three Readings

  BY-LAW 2024-184 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024.
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8.

ADJOURNMENT