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

Meeting Number: 11

Wednesday, April 05, 2023 at 1:00 P.m. - 4:30 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.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

3.1

COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 22, 2023

• 1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 22, 2023, be adopted.

4.

PRESENTATIONS

5.

DEPUTATIONS

5.1

2023 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET (7.0)

Ian Free will be in attendance to address Council. 

(See Item No. 8.2.1, Report No. 14)

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.1

8-2023 COMMUNICATION - RECOMMENDATION REPORT - PROPOSED DESIGNATION 26 LANGSTAFF ROAD EAST, WARD 1 (10.0, 16.11)

(Item No. 8.1.4, Report No. 13)

• 1. That the written communication dated April 5, 2023, regarding "Proposed Designation 26 Langstaff Road East, Ward 1"; from Heather Grey-Wolf, Chief Development Officer, Infrastructure Ontario be received.

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. Philippines Independence Day - June 12, 2023
     2. International Dark Sky Week - April 22-30, 2023
     3. Jewish Heritage Month - May, 2023
     4. Green Shirt Day - April 7, 2023
     5. Human Values Day - April 24, 2023
  2. That the following new requests 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 and added to the Five-Year List of Request to Raise Flag approved by Council:
     1. Philippine Week - June 11 - 18, 2023 (Organized by Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians)

8.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

8.1

REPORT NO. 13 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (APRIL 4, 2023)

8.1.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT -  REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION – ADDITION TO TORONTO LADIES GOLF CLUBHOUSE, 7859 YONGE STREET, THORNHILL HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (10.0, 16.11)

R. Hutcheson, ext. 2080

• 1. That the April 4, 2023, report titled “Request for Demolition – Addition to Toronto Ladies Golf Clubhouse, 7859 Yonge Street, Thornhill Heritage Conservation District”, be received; and,
  2. That Council supports the proposed demolition of the existing non-heritage addition to the Toronto Ladies Golf Clubhouse; and further,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.1.2

REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION – COMMERCIAL BUILDING, 147A MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT, WARD 3 (10.0, 16.11)

R. Hutcheson, ext. 2080

• 1. That the April 4, 2023, report titled, “Request for Demolition – Commercial Building, 147A Main Street, Unionville Heritage Conservation District, Ward 3”, be received; and,
  2. That Council supports the proposed demolition of the Commercial Building at 147A Main Street, as per Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and further, 
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.1.3

RECOMMENDATION REPORT - NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DEMOLISH – PROPERTY LISTED ON THE MARKHAM HERITAGE REGISTER – SINGLE-DETACHED DWELLING AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, 10508 WARDEN AVENUE, WARD 2 (10.0, 16.11)

E. Manning, ext. 2296

• 1. That the April 4, 2023, report titled, “Recommendation Report - Notice of Intention to Demolish – Property Listed on the Markham Heritage Register – Single-Detached Dwelling and Accessory Buildings, 10508 Warden Avenue, Ward 2,” be received; and,
  2. That the recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee on March 8, 2023 to not object to the proposed demolition subject to the advertising of the existing buildings for relocation or salvage by others (in accordance with Appendix ‘E’ of this report), be received as information; and,
  3. That Council supports the proposed demolition of the existing single-detached dwelling and accessory buildings at 10508 Warden Avenue subject to the owner advertising of the availability of the buildings for relocation or salvage by others; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.1.4

RECOMMENDATION REPORT -  PROPOSED DESIGNATION 26 LANGSTAFF ROAD EAST, WARD 1 (10.0, 16.11)

E. Manning, ext. 2296

• 1. That the April 4, 2023, report titled, “Recommendation Report - Proposed Designation under the Ontario Heritage, 26 Langstaff Road East, Ward 1,”, be received; and,
  2. That the recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee on November 9, 2022 in support of designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (in accordance with Appendix ‘E’ of this report), be received as information; and,
  3. That the deputations made by Valerie Burke and Barry Nelson at the April 4th Development Services Committee be received; and,
  4. That the written correspondence from Valerie Burke and Diane Berwick be received; and, 
  5. That Council considers 26 Langstaff Road East to be a significant cultural heritage resource worthy of designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and further,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.2

REPORT NO. 14 SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE (APRIL 4, 2023)

8.2.1

2023 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET (7.0)

J. Pak, ext. 2514 / J. Lee, ext. 2963 / A. Khan ,ext. 2201

• 1. That the report dated April 4, 2023 titled, “2023 Operating and Capital Budgets” be received; and,
  2. That Council approve a 3.0% property tax rate increase to the City’s tax levy as follows:
     1. 1. 1.93% for Markham’s day-to-day operations; and,
        2. 0.60% infrastructure investment; and,
        3. 0.47% for the payback of the Corporate Stabilization Reserve; and,
  3. That Council give further consideration in budget 2024 for provisions related to Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 as follows: 
     1. 1. 0.97% for salary recoveries previously funded through Development Charges; and,
        2. 1.03% provision for future Bill 23 impacts related to parkland, growth studies and reduced Development Charge collection impacts; and, 
  4. That Council approve the 2023 Primary Operating Budget for City services of $267,761,234, as detailed in Appendix 1; and,
  5. That Council approve the remaining 2023 Capital Budget of $164,103,400 for a total of $223,943,300 ($164,103,400 + $59,839,900 pre-approved), as per projects detailed in Appendix 2; and,
  6. That Council approve the 2023 Planning & Design Operating Budget totalling $13,235,215, as detailed in Appendix 3; and,
  7. That Council approve the 2023 Engineering Operating Budget totalling $11,130,096, as detailed in Appendix 4; and,
  8. That Council approve the 2023 Building Standards Operating Budget totalling $11,346,072, as detailed in Appendix 5; and,
  9. That Council approve the 2023 Waterworks Operating Budget totalling $141,242,580, as detailed in Appendix 6; and,
  10. That Council approve project funding for asphalt resurfacing (Project Number 23005) in the amount of $7,801,389 be changed from Life Cycle reserve to Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF); and,
  11. That a copy of the budgets be made available to the public through the Legislative Services Department, the City website and each of the Markham Public Libraries; and,
  12. That the restated budget as detailed in Appendix 7, “Additional Financial Disclosure Requirements Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 284/09” be adopted; and,
  13. That the minutes from the Special General Committee Meeting, Budget Committee and Budget Public Consultation meetings on January 23, January 27, January 30, February 6, February 17, March 9, 2023 be received; and,
  14. That the deputation from Barry nelson be received; and,
  15. That Staff bring forward the report “2023 Operating and Capital Budgets” at the April 5^th, 2023 Council Meeting; and further,
  16. 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 2023-61 to 2023-68 be given three readings and enacted.

Three Readings

13.1

BY-LAW 2023-61, A BY-LAW TO DEDICATE CERTAIN LANDS AS PART OF THE HIGHWAYS OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM

A By-law to dedicate Block 108, Plan 65M-4513 to be established and laid out as part of the public highways of the City of Markham and named Harvest Field Road and 109, Plan 65M-4513 is hereby established and laid out as part of the public highways of the City of Markham and named Lane.

13.2

BY-LAW 2023-62, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE PART OF A CERTAIN PLAN OF SUBDIVISION NOT SUBJECT TO PART LOT CONTROL

A By-law confirming that Neamsby Investments Inc. Blocks 233 to 234, 239 to 243, 247 to 249, and 251 to 254 are generally located north of Highglen Avenue, east of Middlefield Road, south of 14th Avenue, and west of Markham Road will allow for the creation of 94 Townhouse Units. 

13.3

BY-LAW 2023-63, 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.  The lands affected are Mattamy (Berczy Glen) Limited, Block 131, Plan 65M-4708located on the west side of Warden Avenue, south of Elgin Mills Road East. This by-law applies to Block 131 on Registered Plan 65M-4708.  

13.4

BY-LAW 2023-64, 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. The lands affected are Three Gems Development Inc., Blocks 225, 227, 229, 236, 238, and 246 on Registered Plan 65M-4686.They are located north of Highglen Avenue, east of Middlefield Road, south of 14th Avenue, and west of Markham Road will allow for the creation of 32 Townhouse Units. 

13.5

BY-LAW 2023-65, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 2022-20

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.

13.6

BY-LAW 2023-66, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2005-188

To add “prohibited parking” at specific intersections within the City of Markham.  

13.7

BY-LAW 2023-67, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2017-104

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

13.8

BY-LAW 2023-68 TO AMEND BY-LAW 106-71

To add compulsory stops at specific intersections within the City of Markham.

13.9

BY-LAW 2023-69, BY-LAW TO DEDICATE CERTAIN LANDS AS PART OF THE HIGHWAYS OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM

A By-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the City of Markham [Reserve Blocks 41 (Reserve) and 42 (Reserve), Plan 65M-3882 and named Greenberg Gate].

14.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

14.1

COUNCIL

14.1.1

CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 22, 2023 [SECTION 239 (2) (e) (f)]

14.1.2

REQUEST FOR DIRECTION RE FOURO TOWERS BUILDERS LTD. AND SASSON CONSTRUCTION INC. OLT APPEAL

LITIGATION / POTENTIAL LITITGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY / ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE INCLUDING COMMUNICATION NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE. (WARD 5) (8.0, 10.0)

14.1.3

ADDITIONAL ITEM - THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD; [Section 239 (2)(a)]

15.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW - THREE READINGS

• That By-law 2023-60 be given three readings and enacted.

  Three Readings

  BY-LAW 2023-60 - A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2023.

16.

ADJOURNMENT