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

Meeting Number: 3

Wednesday, January 31, 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 - DECEMBER 13, 2023

• 1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on December 13, 2023, be adopted.

3.2

SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 16, 2024

• 1. That the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on January 16, 2024, be adopted.

4.

PRESENTATIONS

5.

DEPUTATIONS

5.1

DEPUTATION - RECOMMENDATION REPORT, CITY INITIATED NEW COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW PROJECT, FILE PR 13 128340 (10.5)

The following will address Council on this matter:

1. Jeffrey Streisfield, Principal and Founder of Land Plan Law - New Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project
   (Item 8.1.2, Report No.1, Item 6.2, Item 6.3 and By-law 2024-19)
2. Ron Minken, Minken Employment Lawyers, New Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project
   (Item 8.1.2, Report No.1, Item 6.2, Item 6.3 and By-law 2024-19)

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.1

LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - THE ONE PHO RESTAURANT (WARD 8) (3.21)

(New Liquor Licence for indoor area)

• 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

MEMORANDUM - STAFF RESPONSES TO MATTERS RAISED AT THE JANUARY 16, 2024 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING - CITY INITIATED NEW COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW PROJECT, FILE PR 13 128340 (10.5)

Memorandum dated January 31, 2024 from Arvin Prasad, Commissioner of Development Services titled " Staff responses to matters raised at the January 16, 2024 Development Services Committee Meeting - City Initiated New Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project, File PR 13 128340".
(Item 5.1, Item 6.3, Item 8.1.2, Report No.1 and By-law 2024-19)

• 1. That the memorandum titled “Staff responses to matters raised at the January 16, 2024 Development Services Committee Meeting - City Initiated New Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project, File PR 13 128340”, be received; and, 
  2. That the revisions to the City Initiated New Comprehensive Zoning By-law, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be received; and,
  3. That the City Initiated New Comprehensive Zoning By-law, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be enacted without further notice; and further, 
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

6.3

COMMUNICATION - BY-LAW 2024-19, CITY OF MARKHAM COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW

Communications
(Item 5.1, Item 6.2, Item 8.1.2, Report No.1 and By-law 2024-19)

• 1. That the following communication providing comments regarding "By-Law 2024-19, City of Markham Comprehensive Zoning By-Law" be received for information purposes:

  1. 1. Justine Reyes, Overland LLP on behalf of Eastside Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. (Eastside)
        (Item 8.1.1, Report No. 1, Item 6.2 , and By-law 2024-19)
     2. Elizabeth Brown, Committee of Adjustment Representative, Markham Village Sherwood Conservation Resident's Association.
        (Item 8.1.1, Report No. 1, Item 6.2 , and By-law 2024-19)
     3. Bill and Debbie Burton, Parkway Avenue, Markham.
        (Item 8.1.1, Report No. 1, Item 6.2 , and By-law 2024-19)
     4. Manoj Kumar Chourey, GRIT Developments.
        (Item 8.1.1, Report No. 1, Item 6.2 , and By-law 2024-19)

6.4

COMMUNICATION - RECOMMENDATION REPORT, GRMADA HOLDINGS INC. AT 7509-7529 YONGE STREET, APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF TWO 60-STOREY TOWERS, 1330 RESIDENTIAL UNITS,

AN 8-STOREY PODIUM AND GROUND RELATED RETAIL USES AT 7509-7529 YONGE STREET (WARD 1), FILE PLAN 23 141587 (10.3, 10.5)

Communication from Valerie Tate
(Item 8.2.3, Report No. 2)

• 1. That the following communication providing comments regarding "Communications - Recommendation Report, Grmada Holdings Inc. at 7509-7529 Yonge Street, Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment to Permit a Mixed Use Development Consisting of Two 60-Storey Towers, 1330 Residential Units, an 8-Storey Podium and Ground Related Retail Uses at 7509-7529 Yonge Street (Ward 1), File Plan 23 141587 (10.3, 10.5) " be received for information purposes:
     1. 1. Valerie Tate
           (Item 8.2.3, Report No. 2)

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. TAMIL HERITAGE MONTH, January, 2024
     2. INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBERANCE DAY, January 27, 2024
     3. REPUBLIC DAY OF INDIA, January 26, 2024
     4. HERITAGE WEEK, February 18-24, 2024.
     5. HERITAGE DAY, Monday, February 19, 2024.
     6. AMYLOIDOSIS AWARENESS MONTH, March, 2024.
     7. EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH, March, 2024.
  2. That the following new request for proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council:
     1. 211 DAY, February 11, 2024. 
  3. That the following 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 for information purposes:
     1. REPUBLIC DAY OF INDIA, January 26, 2024 (Organized by CASEC - Canadian Academy of Sports, Education and Culture)
     2. PURPLE DAY, March 26, 2024 (Organized by Epilepsy York Region)

8.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

8.1

REPORT NO. 1 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (JANUARY 16, 2024)

Please refer to your January 16, 2024 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 2):

8.1.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, NEAMSBY INVESTMENTS INC. AT 191 MCNABB STREET, APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT A SIX-STOREY COMMERCIAL SELF-STORAGE FACILITY WITH AT-GRADE OFFICE SPACE,

AT THE SOUTH PORTION OF 191 MCNABB STREET (WARD 8) FILE NO. PLAN 22 120692 (10.3, 10.5)
(By-law 2024-17 and By-Law 2024-18)

• 1. That the report dated January 16, 2024 titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Neamsby Investments Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications to permit a six-storey commercial self-storage facility with at-grade office space, at the south portion of 191 McNabb Street (Ward 8) File No. PLAN 22 120692”, be received; and,
  2. That the Official Plan Amendment application (PLAN 22 120692) be approved and that the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought to a future Council meeting for adoption without further notice; and,
  3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (PLAN 22 120692) be approved and the draft site-specific implementing Zoning By-law, attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and brought to a future Council meeting for enactment without further notice; and,
  4. That the Site Plan Application (SPC 22 120692) be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate, and that Site Plan Approval be issued once Application for Consent has been approved by the Committee of Adjustment; and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 

8.1.2

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, CITY INITIATED NEW COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW PROJECT, FILE PR 13 128340 (10.5)

New Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project, File PR 13 128340
(Item 5.1, Item 6.2, Item 6.3 and By-law 2024-19)

• 1. That the report and presentation titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, City Initiated New Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project, File PR 13 128340”, dated January 16, 2024, be received; and,
  2. That the Comprehensive Zoning By-law be amended to exclude the Catholic Cemetery Lands municipally known as 8361 Yonge Street, 211 Langstaff Road, 215 Langstaff Road, 251 Langstaff Road, and vacant lands located on the north of Langstaff Road west of Bayview Avenue; and,
  3. That the Comprehensive Zoning By-law be amended to include all but Phase 1 of the former Buttonville Airport lands; and,
  4. That the deputations from Mike Everard, Elizabeth Brown, Chistiane Bergauer-Free, Lincoln Lo, and Maria Gatzios made to the Development Services Committee on January 16, 2024 be received; and,
  5. That the written submissions from Maria Gatzios on behalf of Markham District Energy, Angus Glen Golf Club, Markham MMM North / South/ Major Mackenzie, 4716 Elgin Mills Markham Ltd., and Bethesda Lutheran Church, Steven De Santis on behalf of Winterberry Developments Ltd., Nick Pileggi on behalf of Weins Auto Group and White Owl Properties, Lincoln Lo on behalf of CF/OT Buttonville Properties Inc., Richard Domes and Nikhail Dawan on behalf of Grit Developments and Art Tile Ltd., Jeffrey Streisfield on behalf of 7951 Yonge Street, and Barry Nelson, be received; and,
  6. That Staff be directed to prepare a memo to Council outlining any recommended modifications to the Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law on January 31, 2024 and responding to the written submissions received prior to the Development Services Committee on January 16, 2024; and,
  7. That the City Initiated Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be brought forward to Council on January 31, 2024 to be enacted without further notice; and further,
  8. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.2

REPORT NO. 2 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (JANUARY 23, 2024)

Please refer to your January 23, 2024 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):

8.2.1

MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE – PROJECT BUDGET UPDATE, WARD 3 (5.10)

• 1. That the report entitled “Main Street Unionville – Project Budget Update, Ward 3", be received; and,
  2. That the Engineering Capital Account # 083-5350-22338-005 (Main Street Unionville Reconstruction) be increased from $11,823,000 to $14,721,034, to include the scope adjustment, as identified in this report in the amount of $2,898,034, inclusive of HST, to be funded from the following sources:
     1. Life Cycle Fund - $328,307
     2. Waterworks Reserve - $529,478
     3. Other - $2,040,249 (to be confirmed in the future by staff)
  3. That staff report back on the funding approach to address the project budget increase; and,
  4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with York Region to govern cost sharing for the Regional watermain replacement on Carlton Road, provided that the form of such agreement is satisfactory to the Director of Engineering and the City Solicitor; and,
  5. That the Director of Engineering be authorized to execute agreements with telecommunication companies and other parties with a statutory right to install infrastructure in the Main Street Unionville (“Utilities”) for the cost sharing of utility ducts installation and the disposition of utility ducts and vaults to such Utilities, provided that the form of such agreements are satisfactory to the Commissioner of Development Services and the City Solicitor; and,
  6. That the Director of Operation be authorized to execute agreements with Telecommunication companies for future sale of provisional ducts and vaults, provided that the form of such agreements are satisfactory to the Commissioner of Community Services and the City Solicitor; and further,
  7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.2.2

RECOMMENDATION REPORT – DESIGNATION OF PRIORITY PROPERTIES – PHASE VI (16.11.3)

• 1. That the Staff report, dated January 23, 2024, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase VI”, be received; and,
  2. That the June 14, 2023, recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee, in support of the designation of the following properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (in accordance with Appendix ‘B’), be received as information:
     • 3450 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2): “Hilts-Ford House”; and,
     • 6325 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 5): “Samuel and Mary Hoover House”; and,
     • 10701 Highway 48 (Ward 5): “John and Elizabeth Hoover House”; and,
     • 7819 Highway 7 East (Ward 5): “Percy and Mabel Wilson House”; and,
     • 10476 Kennedy Road (Ward 6): “Thomas and Elizabeth Hobbs Bungalow”; and,
     • 7560 Ninth Line (Ward 7): “Reesor-Spears House”; and,
     • 6472 Steeles Avenue East (Ward 7): “George and Nellie Freeman House”; and,
     • 10756 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2): “John and Elizabeth Hilts House”; and,
  3. That Council state its intention to designate 3450 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  4. That Council state its intention to designate 6325 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 5) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  5. That Council state its intention to designate 10701 Highway 48 (Ward 5) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  6. That Council state its intention to designate 7819 Highway 7 East (Ward 5) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  7. That Council state its intention to designate 10476 Kennedy Road (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  8. That Council state its intention to designate 7560 Ninth Line (Ward 7): under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  9. That Council state its intention to designate 6472 Steeles Avenue East (Ward 7) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  10. That Council state its intention to designate 10756 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  11. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk’s Department be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,
  12. That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the matter return to Council for further consideration; and further,
  13. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.2.3

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, GRMADA HOLDINGS INC. AT 7509-7529 YONGE STREET, APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF TWO 60-STOREY TOWERS, 1330 RESIDENTIAL UNITS,

AN 8-STOREY PODIUM AND GROUND RELATED RETAIL USES AT 7509-7529 YONGE STREET (WARD 1), FILE PLAN 23 141587 (10.3, 10.5)
(Item 6.4)

• 1. That the January 23, 2024, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Grmada Holdings Inc., Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a mixed use development consisting of two 60-storey towers, 1,330 residential units, an eight-storey podium and ground related retail uses at 7509-7529 Yonge Street (Ward 1), File PLAN 23 141587”, be received; and, 
  2. That the deputations from Oleg Chekhter, Michael Khalil, Valerie Burke, Barry Nelson, Evelin Ellison, Andrew Baldwin, and Elizabeth Janz, made to Development Services Committee on January 23rd, be received; and,
  3. That the communications submitted by Elizabeth and Robert MacLean, Vaughn Hibbits, Gayle Ferguson, John Carrington, Alison Chong, Elizabeth Janz and Ghasem Fani, Diane Berwick, Jennifer Copeland, Linda Robinson, Ralph Robinson, Sahar Nezami, Sylvia Gatti-Klein, Valerie Burke, Babak Yazdanparast, Lister and Susan Smith, Jeff Budd, Olana Alcock, Joan Honsberger, Barry Nelson and Adam Birrell on behalf of the Thornhill Historical Society, Paul Chronis, Weirfoulds LLP and Nestor Repetski, be received; and, 
  4. That the Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, submitted by Grmada Holdings Inc., under File PLAN 23 141587, to amend the City of Markham Official Plan and Zoning By-laws 2237 and 177-96, as amended, be refused without further notice; and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.2.4

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, INTENTION TO DEMOLISH A PROPERTY LISTED ON THE MARKHAM REGISTER OF PROPERTY OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST, 7951 YONGE STREET, THORNHILL, SAMUEL FRANCIS HOUSE (16.11)

• 1. That the January 23, 2024, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Intention to Demolish a Property Listed on the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, 7951 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Samuel Francis House”, be received; and, 
  2. That the deputations by Valerie Burke, Andrew Baldwin, Barry Nelson, Evelin Ellison, and Jeffrey Streisfield made to the Development Services Committee on January 23, 2024 be received; and,
  3. That the written communications submitted by Jeffrey E. Streisfield, representing the owner of 7951 Yonge Street, Diane Berwick, Valerie Burke, Joan Honsberger, and Barry Nelson and Adam Birrell on behalf of the Thornhill Historical Society, be received; and, 
  4. That Council does not support the proposed demolition of the Samuel Francis House at 7951 Yonge Street, Thornhill; and, 
  5. That as recommended by the Heritage Markham Committee, the Samuel Francis House be approved for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest including a statement explaining the cultural heritage value or interest of the property and a description of the heritage attributes; and, 
  6. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate the property, as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, 
  7. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and, 
  8. That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the matter return to Council for further consideration; and, 
  9. That if the intention to designate proceeds and there are any appeals of the designation by-law, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”); and, 
  10. That if the designation is referred to the OLT, Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the OLT in support of Council’s decision to designate the property; and further, 
  11. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.2.5

COMMENTS TO PROVINCE ON POTENTIAL REVOCATION OR AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN MINISTERS ZONING ORDERS (10.0)

• 1. That the report dated January 23, 2024 titled “Comments on Potential Revocation or Amendments of Certain Minister’s Zoning Orders” be received; and,
  2. That O.Reg 599/21 - 3143 19th Avenue for ERO #019-7994 be maintained; and,
  3. That O.Reg 482/22 - 4565 19th Avenue for ERO #019-7991 be maintained; and,
  4. That this report be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the City of Markham’s comments; and,
  5. That this report be forwarded to the Region of York; and further,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.3

REPORT NO. 3 GENERAL COMMITTEE (JANUARY 30, 2024)

Please refer to your January 30, 2024 General Committee Agenda for reports.

Mayors and Members of Council:

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

8.3.1

268-R-23 CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SHORT TERM FLOW MONITORING, DATA COLLECTION AND DELIVERY (2024 – 2028) (7.0)

• 1. That the report entitled “Award of RFP 268-R-23 Consulting Engineering Services for Short Term Flow Monitoring, Data Collection and Delivery (2024 – 2028)” be received; and, 
  2. That Contract 268-R-23 Consulting Engineering Services for Short Term Flow Monitoring, Data Collection and Delivery (2024 – 2028) be awarded to the highest ranked/ lowest priced bidder “AECOM Canada Ltd.” in the 2024 amount of $123,445.36, inclusive of HST; and,
  3. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $12,344.54 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional costs in 2024 and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
  4. That the total cost for 2024, in the amount of $135,789.90 ($123,445.36 + $12,344.54), be funded from Capital Project 23266 “Wastewater Flow Monitoring” with an available budget of $261,800.00; and,
  5. That the remaining budget in the amount of $126,010.10 ($261,800.00 - $135,789.90) be returned to the original funding source; and,
  6. That Staff be authorized to exercise the option to renew the contract for four (4) additional years (2025 - 2028), subject to performance and adoption of the 2025 - 2028 capital budgets as follows:
              2025: $96,421.69 (Inclusive of Contingency and HST)
              2026: $99,437.14 (Inclusive of Contingency and HST)
              2027: $102,554.08 (Inclusive of Contingency and HST)
              2028: $105,775.18 (Inclusive of Contingency and HST); and further, 
  7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.3.2

RFP 255-R-23 MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY MATERIAL AND PROCESSING SERVICES (7.12)

• 1. That the report entitled “RFP 255-R-23 Markham Public Library Material and Processing Services” be received; and,
  2. That the contract # 255-R-23 for Markham Public Library Material and Processing Services be awarded to the two (2) highest ranked/lowest priced bidders:
            Library Bound Inc. - $1,535,016.02 (All print, talking books, nonfiction DVDs, multilingual CDs and video games)
            CVS Midwest Tape - $156,128.33 (Fiction DVDs & CDs); and, 
  3. The term of the Contract is for three (3) years commencing on January 1, 2024 and ending on December 31, 2026 with the option to renew for two (2) additional one year periods in the annual amount of $1,691.144.35 (inclusive of HST);
            2024 - $1,691,144.35*
            2025 - $1,691,144.35*
            2026 - $1,691,144.35*
            2027 - $1,691,144.35**
            2028 - $1,691,144.35**
             Total: $8,455,721.75 ; 
     *For the three (3) year contract term (January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2026), costs will be at the same itemized pricing.
     **The two (2) optional renewal years (January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2028), costs will be adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index for All Items Ontario for the twelve (12) month period ending December in the applicable year; and,
  4. That the contract in 2024 will be funded from project #23462 - Library Collections approved as part of the 2023 in-year capital additions. Funding for 2025 – 2028 collections are subject to adoption of the 2025 - 2028 budgets; and,
  5. That the Director of Library Administration & Operational Support, and Senior Manager of Procurement & Accounts Payable be authorized to exercise the option to renew the contract in year 4 and 5 subject to performance and Council adoption of the annual budget; and further,
  6. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.3.3

PROCLAMATION REQUEST FOR CHINESE HERITAGE MONTH IN FEBRURARY 2024

• 1. That the City proclaim February 2024 as Chinese Heritage Month; and, 
  2. That the request for proclamation be received and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List; and further,
  3. That staff be directed and authorized 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 2024-4 to 2024-19 be given three readings and enacted.

Three Readings

13.1

BY-LAW 2024-4, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “WILLIAM HENRY MEYER HOUSE”

13.2

BY-LAW 2024-5, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “JAMES AND JANE STOUTENBURGH HOUSE”

13.3

BY-LAW 2024-6, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “MILTON AND ANN KESTER HOUSE”

13.4

BY-LAW 2024-7, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “IRVING WOOD FORD HOUSE”

13.5

BY-LAW 2024-8, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “JOHN AND ELIZABETH ROWBOTHAM HOUSE”

13.6

BY-LAW 2024-9, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “JAMES AND LOUISA ROBINSON HOUSE”

13.7

BY-LAW 2024-10, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 2022-20, BEING A BY-LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF MOBILE BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF MARKHAM

13.8

BY-LAW 2024-11, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “WILLIAM AND SARAH REYNOLDS HOUSE”

13.9

BY-LAW 2024-12, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “JOHN AND CHRISTINA RAMER HOUSE”

13.10

BY-LAW 2024-13, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2005-188

13.11

BY-LAW 2024-14, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2017-104

To authorize speed limits at specific intersections within the City of Markham.

13.12

BY-LAW 2024-15, A BY-LAW TO AMEND STOP BY-LAW 106-71

To add “compulsory stop signs” at specific intersections within the City of Markham. 

13.13

BY-LAW 2024-16, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 177-96 

The purpose of this By-law is to remove the Hold (H) provision from the zoning to permit a townhouse development. The by-law amendment applies to land located south of Denison Street and west of Markham Road. (Armadale Community / 2522584 Ontario Inc. / PLAN 65M2599 BLK 93 / Marydale Avenue / PLAN 22 110887).

13.14

BY-LAW 2024-17, DENISON SELF STORAGE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED AT 191 MCNABB STREET - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 49 (WARD 8)

A By-Law to adopt Amendment No. 49 to the City of Markham Official Plan 2014, as amended.
[Denison Self Storage Developments Limited (c/o Vaultra Asset Management) 191 McNabb Street, File Plan No. 22 120692]
(Item 8.1.1)

13.15

BY-LAW 2024-18, DENISON SELF STORAGE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED AT 191 MCNABB STREET - ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (WARD 8) 

A By-law to amend By-law 108-81, as amended to rezone the lands and add a site specific exception at 191 McNabb Street (Ward 8)
[Denison Self Storage Developments Limited (c/o Vaultra Asset Management) 191 McNabb Street, File Plan No. 22 120692].
(Item 8.1.1)

13.16

BY-LAW 2024-19, CITY OF MARKHAM COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW

City Initiated New Comprehensive Zoning By-law Project, File PR 13 128340 
(Item 5.1, Item 6.3, Item 6.2 and Item 8.1.2, Report No.1)

14.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

14.1

COUNCIL

14.1.1

CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL -MINUTES - DECEMBER 13, 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)] (RACE RELATIONS & CYCLING AND PEDESTRIAN COMMITTEE)

PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/ COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS) (16.24) [MUNICIPAL  ACT, 2001, Section 239 (2) (b)]

14.1.2.1

CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM RE: JANUARY 31, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1.3

PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/ COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS) (16.24) [MUNICIPAL  ACT, 2001, Section 239 (2) (b)]
Confidential Memorandum from Claudia Storto, City Solicitor ＆ Director of People Services dated January 31, 2024 Council Meeting Agenda Item No. 3.1.2 titled "Race Relations Committee Appointments".
(Item 3.1.2)

14.1.3

CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM RE: JANUARY 31, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.2.4

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; (16.11) [MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001, SECTION 239 (2) (K)]

14.2

GENERAL COMMITTEE - JANUARY 30, 2024

14.2.1

PENDING LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY, WARD 8 (8.2)

THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD; [MUNICIPAL ACT 2001, Section 239 (2)(a)]

14.2.2

VERBAL UPDATE FROM CITY SOLICITOR ON A LITIGATION MATTER; (WARD 3) (8.7)

LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; [MUNICIPAL ACT 2001, SECTION 239 (2)(e)]

Note: The following matter was referred directly to Council from the January 30, 2024 General Committee meeting.

15.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW - THREE READINGS

• That By-law 2024-3 be given three readings and enacted.

  Three Readings

  BY-LAW 2024-3 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OFJANUARY 31, 2024
  No attachment

16.

ADJOURNMENT