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Meeting No. 1
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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 current treaty holders 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.

    1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on December 14, 2021, be adopted.

(New liquor licence for indoor areas)

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

(New liquor licence for indoor areas)

    1. That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information and be processed accordingly.
    1. That the staff memorandum titled ‘Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes
      Policy – Proposed Updates’ dated January 25, 2022 be received; and,
    2. That Council approve the updated Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy, as reflected in Appendix ‘A’ of this memorandum; and further,
    3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  • (Item 8.2.2, Report No. 2)

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    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 2022
      2. Black History Month - February 2022
      3. Bell Let's Talk Day - January 26, 2022
      4. National Wildlife Week - April 4-10, 2022
      5. Be Kind to Animals Week - May 1-7, 2022
      6. World Turtle Day  - May 23, 2022
      7. Animal Health Week - October 2-8, 2022
      8. National Feral Cat Day - October 16, 2022
    2. That the following new requests for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council:
      1. World Thinking Day - February 22, 2022
      2. World Spay Day - February 22, 2022
      3. Markham Toastmasters Club #4782 - 40th Anniversary - March 2022
      4. Jewish Heritage Month - May 2022 
      5. Canadian Environment Week - May 30 - June 5, 2022
    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. Bell Let's Talk Day - January 26, 2022 (Organized by The City of Markham)

Mayor and Members of Council:

  • That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (1 Item only):

    1. That the report titled ‘Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy (2022)’ dated January 17, 2022 be received for information.

 Mayor and Members of Council:

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

      1. That the staff report titled “Request for Demolition of Dwelling, 4638 Major Mackenzie Drive East, Ward 6, The Pingle-Brown House, File: 21 142804 DP”, dated January 24, 2022, be received; and,
      2. That Council has no objection to the demolition of the dwelling at 4638 Major Mackenzie Drive East, subject to the following:
        1. The owner is to advertise the availability of heritage components for salvage prior to demolition;
        2. The owner is to provide documentation to the City of Markham illustrating the mid-19th century building techniques used during the construction of this building obtained as part of the proposed sensitive demolition; and
        3. The owner is to provide at its cost, an interpretative plaque designed in accordance with the requirements of the “Markham Remembered” program and to arrange its installation in a publicly visible location on the property as part of the future development; and,
      3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report titled “City Comments on Provincial Bridge Station Transit Oriented Community Proposal, (Ward 1)” be received; and,
    2. That the City does not support the Bridge Station Transit Oriented Community (TOC) proposal as currently proposed; and,
    3. That the City request the Province to revise the Bridge Station TOC Proposal to address the matters outlined in this staff report and in particular the following:
      1. Align the Bridge Station TOC Proposal with the vision of the Langstaff Gateway Secondary Plan to meet the City of Markham’s objective to create a complete, vibrant and sustainable community reflective of the City’s high planning and development standards;
      2. Comprehensively plan for the entire Langstaff Gateway Secondary Plan area including those lands not part of the Bridge Station TOC to address inter-dependencies and related issues such as cost sharing arrangements for parks, civic uses and infrastructure;
      3. Correct the imbalance of land uses by achieving a jobs to residents ratio closer to 1:2 as outlined in the Langstaff Gateway Secondary Plan and ensure that any agreements require an appropriate amount of employment uses be provided in each phase of the development as a condition before further phases can proceed;
      4. With respect to parkland:
        1. Provide a minimum of 6 hectares of parkland in an early phase so it is available and better aligned with the timing of residential development;
        2. Confirm that Bridge Park is financially and technically feasible, including confirmation from CN Rail that such a park would be permitted; and;
        3. Provide an alternative solution to deliver the minimum required parkland if Bridge Park cannot be constructed;
      5. Provide a minimum of one library at 2,415 m2 and one community centre at 4,273 m2 to serve the community and confirm that the City of Markham maintains the authority to refine the size and location of the community centre;
      6. Demonstrate that the Bridge Station TOC will function as a destination that incorporates a mix of uses (employment, tourism, cultural, retail, recreation, etc.), world class urban design and vibrant public spaces that draw residents and visitors;
      7. Confirm the appropriate location and amount of space required for schools with the York Region District School Board, York Region Catholic School Board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir;
      8. Meet the 35% target for affordable housing as established in the Langstaff Gateway Secondary Plan in consultation with the Region and the City;
      9. Revise the Transportation Plan to comprehensively plan for the entire Richmond Hill Centre/ Langstaff Gateway Urban Growth Centre and account for the change in the subway location, significant increase in travel demand from the population increase and reduced opportunity for local travel due to the low ratio of non-residential uses proposed;
      10. Provide a detailed Phasing Plan that appropriately aligns development with the delivery of subway, transportation, infrastructure and civic uses (such as schools, parks and community amenities);
      11. Confirm that all buildings will be constructed to a minimum LEED  gold/silver (or equivalent standard) and  that such minimum LEED standards be included in any agreements;
      12. Confirm that all buildings will be constructed to incorporate District Energy and protect for the inclusion of automated vacuum waste system (AVAC);
    4. That the Province provide details regarding the financial framework for the Bridge Station TOC proposal and confirm that the City’s authority to collect Development Charges, Community Benefit Charges, and Cash-in-lieu of Parkland will not be infringed upon;
    5. That the Province confirm that the TOC framework and agreements do not preclude the City and/or other landowners from entering into agreements to provide facilities and services within the Langstaff Gateway Secondary Plan area;
    6. That the Province be advised that the City is continuing to review and discuss the Bridge Station TOC Proposal and may provide further recommendations at a later date;
    7. That the Province be requested to consult with appropriate external agencies, including but not limited to, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, York Region, Canadian National Railway, and 407 ETR;
    8. That the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to consult with the City of Markham should a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) be considered for the Bridge Station TOC lands;
    9. That a MZO for the Bridge Station TOC not include provisions regarding subdivision control and site plan control so that the City can deal with local issues through these processes;
    10. That the Province engage in more consultation with the public and the City including stakeholders and develop an open and transparent approach to consultation;
    11. That Council direct staff to continue working with the Province and Region to align the vision of the Bridge Station TOC with the Langstaff Gateway Secondary Plan through Planning Act implementation tools (e.g. plan of subdivision, site plan) and other mechanisms, including potential agreements with participating parties;
    12. That the City Clerk provide a copy of this resolution and report to the Ministries of Infrastructure, Municipal Affairs and Housing, Transportation; and Infrastructure Ontario, as well as York Region, the City of Richmond Hill, City of Toronto, City of Vaughan, York Region District School Board, York Region Catholic School Board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde, Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir, and local MPPs; and,
    13. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

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".

  • 1. That Markham Enterprises Corporation (MEC) Directors (excluding Directors cross-appointed to Markham District Energy Inc. or Alectra or any successor or future business corporations) be compensated as follows:

    (a) Directors - $6,000 per annum

    (b) Chair – an additional $4,000 per annum

    (c) Vice-Chair – an additional $1,500 per annum

    (d) Meeting per diem - $500 per meeting, to a maximum of 16 meetings inclusive of any sub-committee meetings;

    2. That the compensation increase for MEC Directors be retroactive to January 1, 2021; and,

    3. That the cost of the increases be funded through the MEC budget; and further,

    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this recommendation.

     

That By-laws 2022-1 to 2022-6 be given three readings and enacted.

Three Readings

(Arthur Bonner Avenue, Frederick Wilson Avenue, Robert Joffre Leet Avenue and Rustle Woods Avenue, and the Lanes (namely Blocks 28 to 36), inclusive)

To amend Schedule C of the Parking By-law pertaining to “Prohibited Parking”.

To establish a maximum speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour on specific streets within the City of Markham (65M-4603)

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

A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, Part of Block 2 on Registered Plan 65M-4289, 168 Old Kennedy Road. 

A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, Block 1 on Registered Plan 65M-4141, west side of Donald Cousens Parkway, north of Copper Creek Drive. 

  • 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
COUNCIL CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES - DECEMBER 14, 2021  [Section 239 (2) (b) (c) (e) (f)]  (16.0)
 

14.2
GENERAL COMMITTEE - JANUARY 17, 2021
 

14.2.1
THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD; (WARD 7) [Section 239 (2)(a)] INFORMATION EXPLICITLY SUPPLIED IN CONFIDENCE TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD BY CANADA, A PROVINCE OR TERRITORY OR A CROWN AGENCY OF ANY OF THEM; (WARD 7) (13.0)
 

[Section 239 (2)(h)]

14.2.2
LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; [Section 239 (2)(e)] ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS
 

NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE; (WARD 3) [Section 239 (2)(f)] (8.7)

233 MAIN STREET - LEGAL ADVICE

14.3
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING - JANUARY 24, 2021
 

14.3.1
ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE [Section 239 (2) (f)] (8.0)
 

  • That By-law 2022-7 be given three readings and enacted.

    Three Readings

    BY-LAW 2022-7 - A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2022.
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