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

Meeting Number: 19

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 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 14, 2023

• 1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 14, 2023, be adopted.

4.

PRESENTATIONS

5.

DEPUTATIONS

5.1

DEPUTATION - CITY OF MARKHAM’S RESPONSE TO BILL 109 - MORE HOMES FOR EVERYONE ACT, 2022, AND BILL 23 – MORE HOMES BUILT FASTER ACT, 2022, FILE: PR 22 260697 (10.0)

The following will address Council on this matter:

1. Maria Gatzios

[Item 8.1.2 (Report No. 25)]

• 1. That the deputation of Maria Gatzios be received.

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.1

LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - AZYUN RESTAURANT (WARD 4) (3.21)

(New Liquor Licence for indoor and outdoor areas)

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

6.2

CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING THE CITY OF MARKHAM’S RESPONSE TO BILL 109 - MORE HOMES FOR EVERYONE ACT, 2022, AND BILL 23 – MORE HOMES BUILT FASTER ACT, 2022, FILE: PR 22 260697 (10.0)

[Item 8.1.2 (Report No. 25)]

• 1. That the communications provided by the following be received:
     1. Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd.,
     2. The Building Industry and Land Development association (BILD),
     3. Malone Given Parsons on behalf of:
        1. Various North Markham Properties
        2. TH (Warden) Developments (BT) Inc.
        3. FRAM First Elgin Developments Inc.
        4. Angus Glen Landowners Group

7.

PROCLAMATIONS

7.1

PROCLAMATION AND FLAG RAISING REQUESTS (3.4)

No Attachment

• 1. That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes:
     1. National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, 2023.
     2. Hakka Heritage Week, June 26, 2023 to June 30, 2023.
     3. Markham Fair Week, September 28, 2023 to October 1, 2023.
  2. That the following new requests for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council:
     1. Plastic Free July, July, 2023.
     2. National Day of the Republic of Indonesia, August 19, 2023.

8.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

8.1

REPORT NO. 25 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (JUNE 13, 2023)

Please refer to your June 13, 2023 Development Services Committee Agenda for reports.

Mayors and Members of Council:

• That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 and 2):

8.1.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, LIVANTE HOLDINGS (VICTORIA SQUARE WOODBINE) INC., APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT 174 TOWNHOUSE UNITS AT 

10978, 10988, AND 11030 VICTORIA SQUARE BOULEVARD AND BLOCKS 97, 98, AND PART OF BLOCK 95, PLAN 65M-4328 (WARD 2) FILE PLAN 20 112387 (10.3, 10.5)

(By-Law 2023-103 and By-Law 2023-104)

• 1. That the report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Livante Holdings (Victoria Square Woodbine) Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit 174 townhouse units at 10978, 10988, and 11030 Victoria Square Boulevard and Blocks 97, 98, and part of Block 95, PLAN 65M-4328 (Ward 2) File PLAN 20 112387”, be received; and,
  2. That the written submissions from Austen Ho, Barry Yen, Daphne Yick, Darlene Shum, Emanuela De Korte, Jay Sun Yee, and Wilson Lau be received; and, 
  3. That the deputations from Austen Ho, Emanuela De Korte, Shita Ngan, and Min Lei be received; and, 
  4. That the petition from the surrounding community related to this application be received; and,
  5. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Livante Holdings (Victoria Square Woodbine) Inc., be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought to a future Council meeting for adoption without further notice; and,
  6. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Livante Holdings (Victoria Square Woodbine) Inc., be approved and the draft site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought to a future Council meeting for enactment without further notice; and,
  7. That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 174 dwelling units; and,
  8. That York Region be advised that servicing allocation for 174 dwelling units has been granted; and,
  9. That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and further,
  10. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.1.2

CITY OF MARKHAM’S RESPONSE TO BILL 109 - MORE HOMES FOR EVERYONE ACT, 2022, AND BILL 23 – MORE HOMES BUILT FASTER ACT, 2022, FILE: PR 22 260697 (10.0)

(By-Law 2023-105 to By-Law 2023-109)

• 1. That the report titled, “City of Markham’s Response to Bill 109 - More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022, and Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, File: PR 22 260697”, be received; and,
  2. That the written submissions from Adam Layton of Evans Planning, Max Laskin of Goodmans LLP, Victoria Mortelliti of BILD, and Paul McGuigan of BRL Realty Inc. be received; and, 
  3. That the City-initiated Draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to the next available Council meeting to be adopted without further notice; and,
  4. That the City-initiated Draft Municipal Servicing By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to the next available Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and,
  5. That the City-initiated Pre-Application Consultation By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘C’, be finalized and brought forward to the next available Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and,
  6. That the City-initiated Draft Development Fee By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘E’, be finalized and brought forward to the next available Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and,
  7. That the City-initiated Draft Municipal Fee By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘F’, be finalized and brought forward to the June 28th Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and further,
  8. That the memorandum titled “City of Markham’s Response to Bill 109 - More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022, and Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 Update”, be received; and,
  9. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into:
     1. Municipal Services Agreements, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and the City Solicitor; and,
     2. Parkland Agreements, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Urban Design and the City Solicitor; and further,
  10. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.2

REPORT NO. 26 GENERAL COMMITTEE (JUNE 20, 2023)

Please refer to your June 20, 2023 General Committee Agenda for reports.

Mayors and Members of Council:

• That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 6):

8.2.1

136-S-23 PURCHASE OF COMPUTING DEVICES AND MONITORS THROUGH THE ONTARIO GOVERNMENT PERSONAL COMPUTING DEVICES AND SERVICES (PCDS) AGREEMENT #14952 (7.9)

• 1. That the report entitled “136-S-23 Purchase of Computing Devices and Monitors through the Ontario Government Personal Computing Devices and Services (PCDS) Agreement #14952” be received; and, 
  2. That the Province of Ontario supplier Compucom Canada Co. (“Compucom”) be the preferred supplier for the City of Markham for a period of five (5) years effective September 1, 2023 at the same itemized prices as those of the Province with an option for an additional two (2) year extension for personal computing devices and services; and,
  3. That the City’s Tender process be waived as the Ontario Government has undergone their own competitive process and in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, 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,
  4. That the total award of $2,074,763.00 inclusive of HST impact, be funded from the 2023 approved capital account 049-6150-23413-005 Computing Device Replacement; and,
  5. That the Chief Information Officer and Sr. Manager, Procurement & Accounts Payable be authorized to approve any new purchases related to this contract needed due to growth during the term of this contract, subject to budget approval, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and at the sole discretion of the City; and,
  6. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a Personal Computing Devices and Service Agreement with the Province of Ontario and Compucom in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and,
  7. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any future Province of Ontario procurement agreements in related to ITS requirements such as, cellular phone acquisition/plans, IT Security products, Printers, Server and computer acquisition etc., where it is in the City’s best interest not to solicit an additional competitive bid where it is within an approved budget and upon receipt of the Chief Administrative Officer’s approval; and further,
  8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.2.2

134-S-23 AUTOMATED MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT FOR ANGUS GLEN, MARKHAM VILLAGE, MILLIKEN MILLS LIBRARIES (7.9)

• 1. That the report entitled “134-S-23 Automated Material Handling Equipment for Angus Glen, Markham Village, Milliken Mills Libraries” be received; and,
  2. That staff be authorized to award a contract to Bibliotheca Canada Inc. for Angus Glen Branch for one (1) flex AMH System 9-bin sorter with one (1) patron return and one (1) staff induction station; for twelve (12) RFID Staff Workstations (4 for Angus Glen, and 4 for Markham Village (Admin) and 4 for Milliken Mills), for four (4) self-check kiosks for Angus Glen, and four (4) RFID security gates (1 for Angus Glen, 1 for Milliken Mills and 2 for Markham Village) in the amount of $ 385,730.58 (including freight, installation, training and HST impact); and,
  3. That the capital costs for lifecycle replacement of these items for Angus Glen, Markham Village and Milliken Mills branches be funded from capital project 23415, Library Bibliotheca Replacement, GL account 049-6150-23415-005, with an available budget of $559,680.00; and,
  4. That the net operating budget impact for maintenance is a cost savings of $3,315.62 inclusive of HST to the ITS Computer Hardware Acct #400-404-5460 following the expiry of the one-year warranty period, which will be addressed during the 2025 operating budget process; and,
  5. That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1 (b) Non Competitive Procurement, “Where there is only one source of supply for the goods to be purchased; and,
  6. That Bibliotheca Canada Inc. be designated as the preferred vendor for the City’s Library Automated Material Handling Equipment needs at the sole discretion of the City and Bibliotheca Canada Inc. Automated Material Handling Equipment [Library Hardware] for the remaining four (4) out of the five (5) year life cycle term (2025 to 2028) in the estimated amounts of;
     1. Life Cycle (Year 1: 2025) - None
     2. Life Cycle (Year 2: 2026) - $ 787,059*
     3. Life Cycle (Year 3: 2027) - None
     4. Life Cycle (Year 4: 2028) - $ 91,991** 
                                                    $ 879,050

  • • *Subject to Council approval of the 2025 capital budget for the Aaniin, Markham Village and Thornhill Branches; and, 
    • **Subject to Council approval of the 2027 capital budget for Milliken Mills Libraries; and, 

  7. That the Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner, Community Services be authorized to approve any new purchases related to this contract needed due to growth and/or future Library Automated Material Handling Equipment [Library Hardware] upgrades due to change in technology related to the project during the remaining four (4) out of the five (5) year lifecycle term (2025 to 2028), subject to the Expenditure Control Policy and budget approval, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and at the sole discretion of the City; and further,

  8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.2.3

TENDER 058-T-23 AODA PLAYGROUND REFURBISHMENTS (7.9)

• 1. That the report entitled “Tender 058-T-23 AODA Playground Refurbishments” be received; and,
  2. That the contract for Tender 058-T-23 AODA Playground Refurbishments be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Forest Ridge Landscaping Inc. in the amount of $1,392,225.93, inclusive of HST; and,
  3. That a contingency in the amount of $69,611.30 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 estimated costs of $1,461,837.23 ($1,392,225.93+ $69,611.30) be funded from the capital project 23012 AODA Playground Refurbishments, GL account 059-6150-23012-005, which has an available budget of $990,947.00; and,
  5. That the budget shortfall in the amount of $470,890.23 ($1,461,837.23 - $990,947.00) be funded from Facility Ramp up Reserve; and further,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.2.4

2024 BUDGET SCHEDULE (7.0)

• 1. That the report dated June 20, 2023 entitled “2024 Budget Schedule” be received; and,
  2. That the following schedule for the 2024 Budget be approved with the dates and times below:
     1. Meeting #1 – Tuesday, October 3, 2023 (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
     2. Meeting #2 – Friday, October 6, 2023 (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
     3. Meeting #3 – Monday, October 16, 2023 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
     4. Meeting #4 – Monday, October 23, 2023 (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
     5. Meeting #5 – Wednesday, October 25, 2023 (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
     6. *Meeting #6 – Monday, November 13, 2023 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
     7. *Meeting #7 – Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (9 a.m. to 12 p.m. )
        1. *Additional meetings as required
     8. General Committee – Tuesday, November 21, 2023 (930 a.m. to 1 p.m.) – Budget item to be presented at General Committee Meeting - draft presentation on the proposed 2024 Budget for the public meeting
     9. Public Meeting – Thursday, November 23, 2023 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.) – Budget item to be presented at Public Meeting - Feedback from the public meeting will be incorporated into the report to Council
     10. General Committee – Tuesday December 5, 2023 – Feedback from Public Meeting and Final Budget Recommendations
     11. Council Decision – Wednesday, December 13, 2023 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) – Budget item to be presented at Council Meeting
     12. Press Conference – Thursday, December 14, 2023 (1 p.m.) and, 
  3. That the following schedule for the 2024 Water & Wastewater Rate be approved with the dates and times below:
     1. General Committee – Tuesday, November 7, 2023 (930 a.m. to 1 p.m.) - Budget item to be presented at General Committee
     2. Public Meeting – Tuesday, November 14, 2023 (6 p.m.) – Feedback from the public meeting will be incorporated into the report to Council
     3. Council Decision – Wednesday, November 29, 2023 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) – Budget item to be presented at Council Meeting; and further, 
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.2.5

TREE BY-LAW UPDATE (2.0)

• 1. That the report and presentation entitled “Tree Preservation By-law Review and Update II” dated June 20, 2023 be received; and, 
  2. That Staff be directed to amend the Tree Preservation By-law and related processes recommended in this report for formal By-law readings; and, 
  3. That the Tree Preservation By-Law and its current update exclude hedges; and, 
  4. That the Tree Preservation by-law and its current update include 'active farm coordination'; and,
  5. That the Tree Preservation By-Law and its current update include all City trees regardless of their size, and private trees, > 20 centimeters; and,
  6. That the infill construction related fee be added to the Fee By-Law; and,
  7. That the Tree Preservation By-Law and current update include a securities requirement for tree preservation barriers and for existing trees remaining on site for all construction related permits; and,
  8. That the Tree Preservation By-Law and current update include the use of the Aggregate Caliper Method to evaluate illegal removals with a centimeter for centimeter replacement value; and,
  9. That the current update include conditional planting size for non-construction permits of 3 centimeters caliper; and further, 
  10. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.3

REPORT NO. 26 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (JUNE 26, 2023)

Please refer to your June 26, 2023 Development Services Committee Agenda for reports.

Mayors and Members of Council:

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

8.3.1

2023 ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA CONFERENCE (10.16)

• 1. That the report entitled “2023 Economic Developers Association of Canada Conference” be received; and,
  2. That the City be represented by the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Economic Development Committee; and,
  3. That the total cost of the “2023 Economic Developers Association of Canada Conference” not exceed $5,000 and be funded from within the Business Development Operating Budget; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.3.2

AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENT CHARGE CREDITS AND/OR REIMBURSEMENTS TO THE REMINGTON GROUP INC. FOR THE PROPERTY COSTS AND CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE (VERDALE CROSSING EXTENSION) ON THE CITY’S BEHALF (WARD 3) FILE NO.:  TECH 17 113103 (5.5, 7.11)

• 1. That the report entitled “Authority to Provide Development Charge Credits and/or Reimbursements to the Remington Group Inc. for the Property and Construction Cost of Infrastructure on the City’s Behalf (Ward 3)” be received; and,

  2. That Council authorize a City Wide Hard Development Charge credit and/or reimbursement in the amount of $2,767,576, to the Remington Group Inc. relating to the property costs for the Verdale Crossing extension between Birchmount Road and Andre De Grasse Street; and,

  3. That Council authorize a City Wide Hard Development Charge credit and/or reimbursement not exceeding $210,217, to the Remington Group Inc. relating to the construction costs for the 4th lane of the Verdale Crossing extension between Birchmount Road and Andre De Grasse Street; and,

  4. That Council authorize a City Wide Hard Development Charge credit and/or reimbursement not exceeding $807,998, the Remington Group Inc. relating to the construction costs for the intersection of the Verdale Crossing extension and Birchmount Road; and,

  5. That, notwithstanding the above recommendations, the amount available for credits and/or reimbursements be based on the lesser of the actual cost to construct or the capital cost included in the most current Development Charges Background Study, as indexed from time to time, at the time works are complete and the credits and/or reimbursements are being provided; and,

  6. That all of the above credits and/or reimbursements shall exclude HST and interest and shall be indexed in accordance with the City’s Development Charge Credit & Reimbursement Policy; and,

  7. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Development Charge Credit and/or Reimbursement Agreement(s), if required, in accordance with the City’s Development Charge Credit and Reimbursement Policy, with the Remington Group Inc., or its successors in title to the satisfaction of the Treasurer and the City Solicitor, or their respective delegates; and further,

  8. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.3.3

AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENT CHARGE (DC) CREDITS AND/OR REIMBURSEMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRUNK SANITARY SEWER AND BRUCE CREEK CROSSING IN YORK DOWNS SUBDIVISIONS, TO KM (AG SOUTH VILLAGE) LTD. AND METROPIA MINTO (SIXTEENTH) HOLDINGS INC. 

(WARD 6) (5.5, 7.11)

• 1. That the report entitled “Authority to Provide Development Charge Credits and/or Reimbursements for the Construction of Trunk Sanitary Sewer and Bruce Creek Crossing in York Downs Subdivisions, to KM (AG SOUTH VILLAGE) LTD. and Metropia Minto (Sixteenth) Holdings Inc. (Ward 6)” be received; and,

  2. That Council authorize an Area-Specific Development Charge Credit and/or Reimbursement not exceeding $444,999 to KM (AG SOUTH VILLAGE) LTD. for the design, contract administration, and construction costs of a trunk sanitary sewer from Angus Glen Boulevard to the South Village Subdivision (York Downs – West Plan) within an easement (the “Sewer within the Easement”) that will service the York Downs lands and lands external from the Future Urban Area (the “FUA”); and,

  3. That Council authorize an Area-Specific Development Charge Credit and/or Reimbursement not exceeding $1,952,274 to KM (AG SOUTH VILLAGE) LTD. for the design, contract administration, and construction costs of a trunk sanitary sewer from the South Village Subdivision (north end) to the connection to Street ‘C’ (upstream limit of the YDSS Connection) ( the “Trunk Sanitary Sewer”) that will service the York Downs lands and lands external from the FUA; and,

  4. That Council authorize an Area-Specific Development Charge Credit and/or Reimbursement not exceeding $5,850,273 to KM (AG SOUTH VILLAGE) LTD. and Metropia Minto (Sixteenth) Holdings Inc. for the construction of the connection of the Trunk Sanitary Sewer to the YDSS (the “Connection to YDSS”) that will service the York Downs and the FUA; and,

  5. That Council authorize City Wide Hard Development Charge Credits and/or Reimbursements not exceeding $852,726 to KM (AG SOUTH VILLAGE) LTD. for the oversizing cost associated with a trunk sanitary sewer within the South Village Subdivision (north end to Street ‘C’ (upstream limit of the YDSS connection)) (the “Trunk Sanitary Sewer”) that will service the lands external from the FUA; and,

  6. That Council authorize City Wide Hard Development Charge Credits and/or Reimbursements not exceeding $11,710,430 to KM (AG SOUTH VILLAGE) LTD. and Metropia Minto (Sixteenth) Holdings Inc. for the design, contract administration, construction, and maintenance until assumption costs associated with the construction of a bridge crossing the Bruce Creek (the “Bruce Creek Crossing”) for the east-west collector (Street A) in the York Downs Subdivision; and,

  7. That notwithstanding the above recommendations, that the amount available for credits and/or reimbursements be based on the lesser of the actual cost to construct and the capital cost included in the most current Development Charges Background Study, as indexed from time to time, at the time works are complete and the credits and/or reimbursements are being provided; and,

  8. That the letter of credit(s) to secure the trunk sanitary sewer and bridge are to be to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Treasurer; and,

  9. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Development Charge Credit and/or Reimbursement Agreements, if required, in accordance with the City’s Development Charge Credit and Reimbursement Policy, with the KM (AG SOUTH VILLAGE) LTD. and Metropia Minto (Sixteenth) Holdings Inc., or their successors in title to the satisfaction of the Treasurer and the City Solicitor, or their respective delegates; and,

  10. That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Construction Agreement with the Owner/Trustee as necessary, to allow for the construction of the subject Trunk Sanitary Sewer and the subject Bruce Creek Crossing; and,

  11. That all of the above credits and/or reimbursements shall exclude HST and interest and shall be indexed in accordance with the City’s Development Charge Credit & Reimbursement Policy; and further,

  12. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.3.4

DESTINATION MARKHAM TOURISM STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN 2024-26 (10.16)

• 1. That the report and presentation titled Destination Markham Tourism Strategic Master Plan 2024 to 2026 be received; and,
  2. That the Destination Markham Tourism Strategic Master Plan 2024 to 2026 be approved; and further,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.

8.3.5

MARKHAM ROAD – MOUNT JOY SECONDARY PLAN: FINAL STUDY AND DRAFT POLICY FRAMEWORK (10.4)

• 1. That the staff report and presentation dated June 26, 2023 entitled “Markham Road – Mount Joy Secondary Plan: Final Study and Draft Policy Framework” be received; and,
  2. That the deputations from Gabriel DiMartino, Kristie Stitt, Matthew Cory, and Ron Thacker be received; and,
  3. That the written submissions submitted by Humphries Planning Group and WND Associates be received; and, 
  4. That staff be authorized to schedule a statutory public meeting on the draft Markham Road – Mount Joy Secondary Plan policies, attached as Appendix ‘B’ to this staff report; and further,
  5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.4

REPORT NO. 27 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (JUNE 27, 2023)

Please refer to your June 27, 2023 Development Services Committee Agenda for reports.

Mayors and Members of Council:

• That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 7):

8.4.1

DESIGNATED HERITAGE PROPERTY GRANT APPLICATIONS 2023 (16.11)

• 1. That the June 27, 2023, report titled, “Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications 2023”, be received; and,
  2. That Designated Property Grants for 2023 be approved in the amounts noted for the following properties, totaling $30,000.00, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the program:
     1. 6 Alexander Hunter Place, Markham Heritage Estates: up to $5,000.00, for the replication of historic wooden porch posts, decorative trim and selective replacement of veranda floor boards; and,
     2. 12 Alexander Hunter Place, Markham Heritage Estates: up to $7,500.00 for the installation of a cedar shingle roof to replace the original cedar roof; and,
     3. 16 George Street, Markham Village: up to $960.59 for the reconditioning of historic wooden windows; and,
     4. 32 Washington Street, Markham Village: up to $960.59 for the replication of the historic wooden front door, reconditioning of historic wooden windows, and production of traditional wood storm windows; and,
     5. 36 Washington Street, Markham Village: $5,000.00 for the re-opening of the historic front veranda and restoration of original tongue and groove vertical wood siding; and,
     6. 36 Church Street, Markham Village: up to $770.68 for the restoration and reconditioning of historic wooden louvered shutters and authentic hardware; and,
     7. 53 Church Street, Markham Village: up to $5,000.00 for the installation of historically appropriate segmental arched, 2 over 2 wooden windows on the street facing facade; and,
     8. 33 Colborne Street, Thornhill: up to $5,000.00 for the reconditioning of historic wooden windows and production of traditional wooden storm windows; and,
  3. That the grant request to fund re-painting of the stucco and cedar shingle exterior of 15 Colborne Street, Thornhill, be denied: and,
  4. That the grants be funded through the Designated Heritage Property Grant Project Fund, Account 620-101-5699-23062 ($30,000.00 available for 2023); and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

      

8.4.2

INFORMATION MEMORANDUM, REQUEST BY MAHA LTD. TO AMEND A MINISTERS ZONING ORDER SO AS TO CONTINUE OPERATING A COMMERCIAL GOLF FACILITY FOR A 10-YEAR TERM (OR THE MAXIMUM TERM PERMITTED) AT 150 BURNCREST ROAD (WARD 8) FILE NO. MZO 23 119928  (10.3)

• 1. That the staff report dated June 27, 2023, containing the subject titled “INFORMATION MEMORANDUM, Request by Maha Ltd. to amend a Ministers Zoning Order so as to continue operating a commercial golf facility for a 10-year term (or the maximum term permitted) at 150 Burncrest Road (Ward 8) File No.: MZO 23 119928”, be received; and,
  2. That Council endorse the request by Maha Ltd. to amend a Ministers Zoning Order so as to continue operating a commercial golf facility for a 5-year term at 150 Burncrest Road (Ward 8) File No.: MZO 23 119928; and,
  3. That this endorsement be sent to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the City of Markham’s comments on this application; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.4.3

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, SC PROPERTY INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, C/O GALBRAITH AND ASSOCIATES INC., APPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A FIVE-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 8985 WOODBINE AVENUE,

WITHIN THE BUTTONVILLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (WARD 2) FILE NO. PLAN 21 139043 (10.3, 16.11)

(By-Law 2023-110)

• 1. That the June 27, 2023 staff report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, SC Property Investment Holding, c/o Galbraith and Associates Inc., Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a five-unit residential development at 8985 Woodbine Avenue, Buttonville Heritage Conservation District, (Ward 2), File No. PLAN 21 139043”, be received; and,
  2. That the deputation and written submission from James Kan be received; and,
  3. That the Zoning By-law amendment application submitted by SC Property Investment Holding, c/o Galbraith and Associates Inc. to amend the City’s By-law 19-94, as amended, and the draft zoning By-law, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and,
  4. That Council has no objection to the demolition of the non-heritage, one-storey accessory building located in the southeast corner at 8985 Woodbine Avenue and two-storey commercial addition to the William Sutton House; and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

      

8.4.4

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, UNIONVILLE RE-DEV CORPORATION, APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT AT 160, 162, 166, 170, 174, 182, AND 186  MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE (WARD 3) FILE NO. OP/ZA 22 253770  

(10.3, 10.5, 16.11)

(By-Law 2023-111)

• 1. That the staff report, dated June 27, 2023, titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Unionville Re-Dev Corporation, Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a mixed-use development at 160, 162, 166, 170, 174, 182, and 186 Main Street Unionville (Ward 3), File Nos. OP/ZA 22 253770, be received; and,
  2. That the Official Plan application submitted by Unionville Re-Dev Corporation to amend the City’s Official Plan be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix A, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and,
  3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Unionville Re-Dev Corporation to amend the City’s Zoning By-law 1229, as amended, attached hereto as Appendix B, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and,
  4. That Council has no objection to future demolition applications for the non-heritage, non-significant rear additions to 174 and 183 Main Street and the complete demolition of 186 Main Street; and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.4.5

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, NEW WORLD CENTRE (MARKHAM) DEV. CORP APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A THREE-PHASED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT COMPRISED OF  

FOUR BUILDINGS WITH EIGHT TOWERS RANGING FROM 18 TO 39 STOREYS AT 100 AND 110 CLEGG ROAD (WARD 8) FILE NO. PLAN 21 180462 (10.3, 10.5)

(By-law 2023-112 and By-Law 2023-113)

• 1. That the report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, New World Centre (Markham) Dev. Corp, Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a three-phased mixed-use development comprised of four buildings with eight towers ranging from 18 to 39 storeys at 100 and 110 Clegg Road (Ward 8), File No. PLAN 21 180462, (Previous File No. SU/ZA 18 180462)”, be received; and,
  2. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by New World Centre (Markham) Dev. Corp be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
  3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by New World Centre (Markham) Dev. Corp be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.4.6

INFORMATION REPORT, REQUEST BY MON SHEONG FOUNDATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT UNDER SECTION 47 (4.4) OF THE PLANNING ACT TO FACILITATE A LONG TERM CARE FACILITY AT 8885 WOODBINE AVENUE (WARD 2) FILE: SPC 23 119012 (10.0)

• 1. That the staff report, dated June 27, 2023, titled, “INFORMATION REPORT, Request by Mon Sheong Foundation to enter into an agreement under Section 47 (4.4) of the Planning Act to facilitate a long term care facility at 8885 Woodbine Avenue (Ward 2)”, be received; and,
  2. That the City of Markham support the Request by Mon Sheong Foundation to enter into an agreement under Section 47 (4.4) of the Planning Act to facilitate a long term care facility at 8885 Woodbine Avenue, subject to the conditions in Appendix “B”, attached to this staff report; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized to enter into a Development Agreement with Mon Sheong Foundation, pursuant to Section 47 (4.4) of the Planning Act; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.4.7

RESOLUTION ON HIGHWAY 404 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS (10.0)

• Whereas through the More Homes, Built Faster: Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan 2022-2023 and the More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill 23), the Province has committed to 1.5 million homes being built over the next 10 years; and,

  Whereas the Province has assigned a Municipal Housing Target to 29 large and fast-growing municipalities in Ontario, including the City of Markham, in part to achieve the 1.5 million homes target by 2031; and,

  Whereas the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued a letter to the City of Markham advising that the City’s Municipal Housing Target is 44,000 new homes before 2031 and requesting a pledge to meet the target be submitted to the Minister; and,

  Whereas the City of Markham has issued a housing pledge to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to facilitate the construction of 44,000 new homes over the next 10 years; and,

  Whereas the City of Markham is projected to grow to 611,800 people and 301,400 jobs by 2051, [along with 322,300 people and 122,900 jobs projected in the City of Richmond Hill, where the two municipalities share Highway 404 as the common boundary]; and,

  Whereas development growth in the City of Markham is expanding to the north along the western (Highway 404) limits of the City boundary; and,

  Whereas the Markham Innovation Exchange is the last large undeveloped employment area in the Greater Toronto Area and represents a large mega site for manufacturing that can be leveraged by the Province to attract international investment to the heart of Canada’s innovation community; and,

  Whereas the City of Markham aims to develop the Markham Innovation Exchange and its 1,920 acres of land as a place where technology, manufacturing and innovation collide, providing a location to manufacture next generation hardware technologies for the automotive, medical and clean technology sectors; and,

  Whereas an Interchange at Highway 404 and 19th Avenue is an important part of unlocking the Markham Innovation Exchange for next generation manufacturing; and,

  Whereas lands along Highway 404 is already a major employment corridor experiencing intensification and a new major employment district is being planned along Highway 404 and 19th Avenue; and,

  Whereas accommodating development growth requires appropriate transportation infrastructure such as roads and highways; and,

  Whereas an interchange at Highway 404 and 19th Avenue has already been recommended by the York Region Transportation Master Plan for many years; and,

  Whereas improving the interchange design at Highway 404 and 16th Avenue is necessary to accommodate re-development of the Buttonville Airport and facilitate the intensification of the surrounding serviced employment lands; and,

  Whereas the on-going Highway 404 widening project already includes a widened 16th Avenue interchange to accommodate the widening of 16th Avenue; and,

  NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

  1. That Council request the Province direct the Ministry of Transportation to work with York Region, City of Markham and City of Richmond Hill to advance improvements to Highway 404 interchanges, including the implementation of the 19th Avenue interchange; and
  2. That Council request the Province to direct the Ministry of Transportation to re-configure the 16th Avenue interchange to a Parclo A design; and further,
  3. That the Province establish a working group with both Provincial and municipal representation to establish, implement and monitor these two very important infrastructure projects that will help accommodate the needs of the Provincial housing target, add more employment to the GTA, and keep Ontario moving, and further, 
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.5

REPORT NO. 28 SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE (JUNE 19, 2023)

Please refer to your June 19, 2023 Special General Committee Agenda for reports.

Mayors and Members of Council:

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

8.5.1

WINTER MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP (16.0)

• 1. That the presentation entitled “Winter Maintenance Workshop” be received; and,
  2. That the current winter maintenance service levels be maintained and Senior Windrow to be completed in four (4) hours;
  3. That the deputations from Anna Giallonardo, Satya Arora, Doug Denby and Brinda Goswami be received; and further,
  4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.5.2

WINTER MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL SIDEWALKS AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE (16.0)

• 1. That the report titled Winter Maintenance of Regional Sidewalks and Active Transportation Infrastructure be received; and,
  2. That if the Regional Municipality of York assumes winter maintenance of sidewalks on Regional roads; and,
  3. That in the event the Regional Municipality of York assumes winter maintenance of active transportation infrastructure including but not limited to separated cycle track or multi-use pathway on Regional roads; and,
  4. That the Regional Municipality of York prepare and outline the total cost and tax implication to the City of Markham to effect the assumption of winter maintenance of regional sidewalks and active transportation infrastructure; and,
  5. That a Maintenance Agreement between the Regional Municipality of York and the City of Markham be executed to outline the change in responsibilities subject to the satisfaction of the City of Markham; and further,
  6. 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 2023-100 to 2023-115 be given three readings and enacted.

Three Readings

13.1

BY-LAW 2023-100,  A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE PART OF A CERTAIN PLAN OF SUBDIVISION NOT SUBJECT TO PART LOT CONTROL

A By-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, Blocks 14, 15, and 16, Registered Plan 65M-4710, which is located at the south-west corner of Donald Cousens Parkway and Riverlands Avenue.

13.2

BY-LAW 2023-101,  A BY-LAW TO AMEND ZONING BY-LAW 153-80, AS AMENDED

The proposed by-law amendment applies to a parcel of land located on the south side of Springdale Avenue, south of 16th Avenue, and west of Main Street Markham North.

13.3

BY-LAW 2023-102, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2014-20

A By-law to amend by-law 2014-20 being a by-law to designate the Munshaw Homestead, 10 Ruggles Avenue.

13.4

BY-LAW 2023-103, LIVANTE HOLDINGS (VICTORIA SQUARE WOODBINE) INC, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 177-96, AS AMENDED

The proposed By-law amendment applies to a parcel of land with an approximate area of 1.37 hectares (3.38 acres) of land, which is located on the west side of Victoria Square Boulevard, south of Vetmar Avenue. Property Address: 10978, 10988, and 11030 Victoria Square Boulevard and Blocks 97, 98 and part of Block 95, PLAN 65M-4328. PLAN 20 112387

(Item 8.1.1)

13.5

BY-LAW 2023-104,  LIVANTE HOLDINGS (VICTORIA SQUARE WOODBINE) INC, OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT

Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 260 to the City of Markham Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended.

(Item 8.1.1)

13.6

BY-LAW 2023-105,  ENTIRE MUNICIPALITY, OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT

Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 42 to the City of Markham Official Plan 2014, as amended.

(Item 8.1.2)

13.7

BY-LAW 2023-106, MUNICIPAL SERVICES BY-LAW

A by-law to Prohibit the Use of Land or the Erection or Use of Buildings or Structures unless Municipal Services are Available. A by-law to repeal and replace By-Law 2005-104. 

(Item 8.1.2)

13.8

BY-LAW 2023-107,  PRE-APPLICATION CONSULTATION BY-LAW

A By-law to require pre-application consultation by development proponents prior to submission of applications for an official plan amendment, a zoning by-law amendment, a plan of subdivision application, plan of condominium or a site plan control application within the City of Markham. A by-law to repeal and replace By-Law 2008-148.

(Item 8.1.2)

13.9

BY-LAW 2023-108,  A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 211-83, AS AMENDED

A by-law to prescribe a Tariff of Fees for the Processing of Planning Applications.

(Item 8.1.2)

13.10

BY-LAW 2023-109,  A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2002-276

A by-law to impose fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by the City of Markham.

(Item 8.1.2)

13.11

BY-LAW 2023-110, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 19-94 AS AMENDED AND BY-LAW 177-96, AS AMENDED

A By-law to amend By-law 19-94, as amended (to delete lands from the designated areas of By-law 19-94) and to amend By-law 177-96, as amended (to incorporate lands into the designated area of By-law 177-96)

(Item 8.4.3)

13.12

BY-LAW 2023-111, BEING A BY-LAW TO ADOPT AMENDMENT NO. 43 TO THE CITY OF MARKHAM OFFICIAL PLAN 2014, AS AMENDED

Being a By-Law to adopt Amendment No. 43 to the City of Markham Official Plan 2014, as amended.

(Item 8.4.4)

13.13

BY-LAW 2023-112, OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM PLANNING AREA AMENDMENT NO. 261

Official plan of the City of Markham planning area amendment No. 261

(Item 8.4.5)

13.14

BY-LAW 2023-113, A BY-LAW TO AMEND THE MARKHAM CENTRE ZONING BY-LAW 2004-196, AS AMENDED BY BY-LAWS 2005-197 AND 2012-28, AS AMENDED

A By-law to amend the Markham Centre Zoning By-law 2004-196, as amended by By-laws 2005-197 and 2012-28, as amended

(Item 8.4.5)

13.15

BY-LAW 2023-114,  PLENUS DEVELOPMENT GROUP LTD, 347 MAIN STREET NORTH, OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT

Being a By-Law to adopt Amendment No. 44 to the City of Markham Official Plan 2014, as amended.

(Item 8.2.3, May 3, 2023 Council Meeting)

13.16

BY-LAW 2023-115, PLENUS DEVELOPMENT GROUP LTD, 347 MAIN STREET NORTH, ZONING  BY-LAW

A By-law to amend By-law 1229, as amended. The proposed by-law amendment applies to a parcel of land with an approximate area of 0.3 hectares (0.6 acres) located on the south side of Deer Park Lane, east of Main Street North.

(Item 8.2.3, May 3, 2023 Council Meeting)

14.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS -- 3555 HIGHWAY 7 DEVELOPMENT LTD. C/O BRIVIA GROUP 

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

• 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 14, 2023 [MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001, Section 239 (2) (b) (h)(k)]

14.1.2

APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/ COMMITTEES (16.24) 

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

14.2

GENERAL COMMITTEE - JUNE 20, 2023

14.2.1

A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; (WARD 1) (8.2) [Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) (c)]

14.2.2

DEVELOPMENT CHARGE CREDIT AND REIMBURSEMENTS (7.11)

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

14.3

ADDITIONAL ITEM - 3555 HIGHWAY 7 DEVELOPMENT LTD. C/O BRIVIA GROUP

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

15.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW - THREE READINGS

• That By-law 2023-99 be given three readings and enacted.

  Three Readings

  BY-LAW 2023-99 BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2023.

  No attachment

16.

ADJOURNMENT