General Committee Meeting
Revised Agenda
Revised items are identified by an asterisk (*)

Meeting Number: 5

Tuesday, May 06, 2025 at 9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

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Please bring this General Committee Agenda to the Council meeting on May 27, 2025.

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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

MINUTES OF THE APRIL 1, 2025 GENERAL COMMITTEE (16.0)

• 1. That the minutes of the April 1, 2025 General Committee meeting be confirmed.

4.

PRESENTATIONS

4.1

 SPORT TOURISM CANADA'S SPORT EVENT LEGACY OF THE YEAR AWARD - RECOGNITION

National award presented to the City of Markham/Destination Markham for the 2024 Little Native Hockey League 50^th Anniversary and Tournament.

Note: Please refer to item 8.8 for the staff report.

• 1. That the presentation of Sport Tourism Canada's Sport Event Legacy of the Year Award be received; and further, 
  2. That staff be congratulated with their efforts in achieving the Sport Event Legacy of the Year Award. 

4.2

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS ONTARIO (FEO) IMPACT AWARD - RECOGNITION

Festival and Events Ontario's (FEO) Impact Award presented to the City of Markham for hosting the Little Native Hockey League Tournament 2024.

Note: Please refer to item 8.8 for the staff report.

• 1. That the presentation of Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) Impact Award be received; and further, 
  2. That staff be congratulated with their efforts in achieving the FEO Impact Award.

5.

DEPUTATIONS

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.1

YORK REGION COMMUNICATIONS (13.4)

Note: Questions regarding Regional correspondence should be directed to Chris Raynor, Regional Clerk.

The following York Region Communications are available on-line only.

• 1. That the communication dated April 24, 2025 from York Region be received for information purposes:
     1. Provincial Funding Shortfall of Human and Health Programs and Services - Committee of the Whole - Week 1 - April 10, 2025.
     2. York Region Transit 2024 System Performance Report - Committee of the Whole - Week 1 - April 10, 2025.

7.

PETITIONS

8.

CONSENT REPORTS - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

8.1

2025 FIRST QUARTER INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE REVIEW (7.0)

M. Visser, ext. 4260

• 1. That the report dated May 6, 2025 entitled “2025 First Quarter Investment Performance Review” be received; and further,
  2. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.

8.2

STAFF AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR Q1 2025 (7.12)

A. Moore, ext. 4711

• 1. That the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for Q1 2025 be received; and further,
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.3

TAX WRITE-OFFS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 354 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 (7.3)

M. Vetere, ext. 2463 / S. Manson, ext. 7514

• 1. That the report entitled Tax Write-offs in Accordance with Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be received; and,
  2. That the tax amounts for prior years totaling $541,581, as set out in this report, be written-off pursuant to Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and,
  3. That the City of Markham’s portion of the write-off of $114,225 be charged to Account 820-820-7040; and,
  4. That the Treasurer be directed to remove these amounts from the Collector’s Roll; and,
  5. That the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments; and further,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.4

2025 UNIONVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA AND MARKHAM VILLAGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA OPERATING BUDGETS (7.4)

M. Vetere, ext. 2463 / S. Manson, ext. 7514

• 1. That the report titled “2025 Unionville Business Improvement Area and Markham Village Business Improvement Area Operating Budgets” dated May 6, 2025 be received; and,
  2. That the 2025 Operating Budget in the amount of $388,350 for the Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) be approved; and,
  3. That the 2025 Operating Budget in the amount of $334,700 for the Markham Village Business Improvement Area (MVBIA) be approved; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.5

DEVELOPMENT CHARGES AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT CHARGE DECEMBER 31, 2024 RESERVE BALANCES AND ANNUAL ACTIVITY OF THE ACCOUNTS (7.11)

K. Ross, ext. 2126 / S. Neville, ext. 2659

• 1. That the report titled “Development Charge and Community Benefits Charge December 31, 2024 Reserve Balances and Annual Activity of the Accounts” be received by Council as required under Section 43(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, and Section 37(48) of the Planning Act; and,
  2. That the term of the existing Development Charge By-laws be amended to extend the expiration date of the by-laws for an additional five years in accordance with Section 9(1) of the Development Charges Act which provides that unless it expires or is repealed earlier, a development charge by-law expires 10 years after the day it comes into force; and,
  3. That By-laws 2022-49 for City Wide Hard Development Charges; 2022-50 for City Wide Soft Development Charges; and 2022-51 to 2022-72 for Area Specific Development Charges be amended to extend the expiration date to June 16, 2032; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.6

2025 TAX RATES AND LEVY BY-LAW (7.3)

M. Vetere, ext. 2463 / S. Manson, ext. 7514

Note: Attachment has been uploaded.

• 1. That the report entitled “2025 Tax Rates and Levy By-law” be received; and,
  2. That a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totaling $879,122,671 required by the City of Markham, the Regional Municipality of York, Province of Ontario (Education) and Business Improvement Areas, in a form substantially similar to Appendix A (attached), satisfactory to the City Solicitor and provides for the mailing of notices and requesting payment of taxes for the year 2025, as set out as follows, be approved; and,
     

     TAX LEVYING BODY	2025 TAX LEVY AMOUNT
     City of Markham	$193,983,012
     Region of York	$425,350,022
     Province of Ontario (Education)	$259,341,776
     Markham Village BIA	$239,640
     Unionville BIA	$214,221
     Total	$879,128,671

  3. That staff be authorized to levy against Markham Stouffville Hospital and Seneca College the annual levy pursuant to Section 323 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as outlined in Section 9 of the attached by-law once the required information is received from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities; and,
  4. That the attached by-law be passed to authorize the 2025 Tax Rates and Levy By-law; and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

   

8.7

004-T-25 BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS EXPANSIONS & UPGRADES FOR SIX MARKHAM FACILITIES (7.0)

D. Chung, ext. 2025 / R. Abo, ext. 3120 / A. Cheung ext. 3120

• 1. That the report entitled “004-T-25 Building Automation Systems Expansions & Upgrades for Six Markham Facilities” be received; and,
  2. That the contract for 004-T-25 Building Automation Systems Expansions & Upgrades for Six Markham Facilities be awarded to Viridian Automation Inc. (lowest priced bidder) in the amount of $1,202,462.30 inclusive of HST; and,
  3. That a contingency in the amount of $120,246.23 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 in the total amount of $1,322,708.53 ($1,202,462.30 + $120,246.23) be funded from the capital project account 056-6150-24091-005 “Building Automation Systems Replacement Program”, which has an available budget of $990,500.00; and,
  5. The budget shortfall in the amount of $332,208.53 ($990,500.00 - $1,322,708.53) be funded from the Non-DC capital contingency account; and further,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.8

LITTLE NATIVE HOCKEY LEAGUE - 2025 TOURNAMENT REPORT (6.4)

M. Creighton, ext. 7515 / A. Baldwin, ext. 2103

• 1. That the report titled Little Native Hockey League – 2025 Tournament Report be received; and,
  2. That Council recommend to the Destination Markham Board that additional funding in the amount of $25,000, to support the hiring of a Tournament Coordinator, be added to the Destination Markham contribution increasing their annual budget for 2026 and 2027 to $240,000; and,
  3. That Council support staff initiating conversation with the Little Native Hockey League to extend the term of the current Memorandum of Understanding (2025 – 2027) for 2 to 3 additional years; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.9

MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 25, 2025 BOX GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD (16.0)

• 1. That the minutes and notes of the February 25, 2025 Box Grove Community Centre Board Member Meeting be received for information purposes.

9.

REGULAR REPORTS - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

9.1

AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT (ASE) PROGRAM (2.0, 5.12)

S. Manson, ext. 7514 / J. Silver, ext. 2056 / E. Chan, ext. 2408 / J. Baker, ext. 3834

Note: Presentation has been attached.

• 1. That the report entitled Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program be received; and,
  2. That Council approve the implementation of an Automated Speed Enforcement Program in the City of Markham; and,
  3. That Council delegate authority to the City Treasurer and City Clerk to execute any agreement or document in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, required to implement or administer the ASE program within the City of Markham, including but not limited to agreements with the Town of Newmarket, ASE Camera Vendor, Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Attorney General; and,
  4. That Council delegate authority to the Director of Engineering to identify and approve initial and future ASE installation locations, including adding additional ASE cameras, subject to the annual budget process, with priority given to areas with significant safety concerns; and,
  5. That Council enact an amendment to Traffic By-law 106-71, Schedule 24 (Community Safety Zones), identifying all publicly operated elementary and secondary school locations as Community Safety Zones within the City of Markham as outlined in Attachment 1; and,
  6. That Council enact the proposed By-law to establish a System of Administrative Monetary Penalties for Violations of Automated Speed Enforcement Systems in the City of Markham as outlined in Attachment 2; and,
  7. That Council approve the in-year capital addition to Budget 2025 in the amount of $495,000, with the funding strategy to be identified and implemented by the City Treasurer; and,
  8. That the City Clerk forward a copy of this report to the Regional Municipality of York (York Region), York Region’s local municipalities, York Regional Police, York Region District School Board, York Region Catholic School Board, the Ministry of Transportation Ontario, and the Ministry of the Attorney General; and further,
  9. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.

10.

MOTIONS

11.

NOTICES OF MOTION

12.

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".

13.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

14.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

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

14.1

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION MATTERS

14.1.1

GENERAL COMMITTEE CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES - APRIL 1, 2025 (16.0) [Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) (h)]

14.1.2

LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS; RESTRICTED AND CONFIDENTIAL (11.0) [SECTION 239 (2) (d)]

[Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239, (2)(d)]

15.

ADJOURNMENT