Revised Council Meeting AgendaRevised items are identified by an asterisk (*)Meeting Number: 3Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 1:00 P.m. - 4:30 P.m.Live streamed1.CALL TO ORDER INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTWe 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 3.1SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 29, 2024 1.Meeting Minutes - Special CM_Jan29_2024 - English.pdf That the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on January 29, 2024, be adopted. 3.2COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 14, 2024 1.OPEN Meeting Minutes - CM_Feb14_2024 - English.pdf That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 14, 2024, be adopted. 4.PRESENTATIONS 4.1WORLD COUNCIL ON CITY DATA ISO37120 CERTIFICATION - CITY OF MARKHAM PLATINUM CERTIFICATION (12.2.6) 1.Markham 2023 Data Driven Insights Report_WCCD V3.pdf2.WCCD - Certification Presentation to the City of Markham November 29, 2023.pdfNote: Dr. Patricia McCarney, President & CEO, WCCD and Justine Hamilton-Arvisais, Manager, City Relations and Special Projects, WCCD will be in attendance to make a presentation. That the report dated February 28, 2024, titled “The World Council on City Data WCCD ISO 37120 Platinum Certification” be received, and further, That the formal presentation of the World Council on City Data (WCCD), ISO 37120 Platinum Certification to the City of Markham be received. 5.DEPUTATIONS 6.COMMUNICATIONS 7.PROCLAMATIONS 7.1PROCLAMATION AND FLAG RAISING REQUESTS (3.4) Whereas the Little Native Hockey League (Little NHL) was created to allow Ontario’s First Nation children to play hockey and represent their communities; andWhereas the four pillars of the Little NHL are sportsmanship, respect, citizenship and education; andWhereas the Little Native Hockey League is celebrating its 50th anniversary; andWhereas the City of Markham, supported by Destination Markham Corporation, has been selected by the Little NHL as the host city for the Little NHL 2024 Hockey Tournament, Cultural Festival, and Gala Celebration; and, Whereas the 2024 Little NHL Tournament is the largest tournament to date with 246 teams, including a record number of girls teams, attracting First Nation players and families from across Ontario, showcasing their outstanding talent and passion for the sport of hockey and celebrating First Nation youth; Now therefore be it resolved: That the City of Markham proclaims March as “Little Native Hockey League Month” celebrating the 50th anniversary of the tournament and its outstanding legacy; and further, That the City of Markham encourages residents, schools, businesses, and community organizations to actively support the Little Native Hockey League Tournament, Cultural Festival and Gala. 8.REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE 8.1REPORT NO. 6 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (FEBRUARY 20, 2024) Please refer to your February 20, 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):8.1.1RECOMMENDATION REPORT, DESIGNATION OF PRIORITY PROPERTIES – PHASE VII (16.11.3) 1.RECOMMENDATION REPORT - Designation of Priority Properties - Phase VII.pdf2.Appendix D (Phase VII).pdfE. Manning, ext. 2296 That the Staff report, dated February 20, 2024, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase VII”, be received; and, That the deputation from Greg Sommer made at the February 20, 2024 Development Services Committee be received; and, 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: 7855 Highway 7 East (Ward 5): “Nighswander-Topper House”; and, 10762 McCowan Road (Ward 6): “Peach’s United Church”; and, 4075 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 6): “Summerfeldt-Toole House”; and, 5060 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 6): “John Peach House”; and, 5650 Fourteenth Avenue (Ward 7): “Schoolhouse School Section”; and, 46 Timbermill Crescent (Ward 4): “Jacob Wismer House”; and, That Council state its intention to designate 7855 Highway 7 East (Ward 5) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, That Council state its intention to designate 10762 McCowan Road (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, That Council state its intention to designate 4075 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, That Council state its intention to designate 5060 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, That Council state its intention to designate 5650 Fourteenth Avenue (Ward 7) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, That Council state its intention to designate 46 Timbermill Crescent (Ward 4) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, 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, 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, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 8.1.2RECOMMENDATION REPORT, OBJECTIONS TO NOTICES OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE – PHASE V PROPERTIES (16.11.3) 1.RECOMMENDATION REPORT - Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate - Phase V Properties.pdf2.Notice of Objection 11Jan2024.pdfE. Manning, ext. 2296 That the Staff report, dated February 20, 2024, titled "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate – Phase V Properties”, be received; and, That the deputation from Chris Uchiyama made at the February 20, 2024 Development Services Committee be received; and, That the written objection to designation under the Ontario Heritage Act as submitted on behalf of the property owner of 10737 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2), be received as information; and, That Council affirm its intention to designate 10737 Victoria Square (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and, That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and, That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve notice of Council’s adoption of the designation by-law as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 8.2REPORT NO. 7 GENERAL COMMITTEE (FEBRUARY 27, 2024) Please refer to your February 27, 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):8.2.1289-T-23 MARKHAM VILLAGE PHASE 1A - STORM SEWERS AND WATERMAIN UPGRADES (7.12) 1.289-T-23 Markham Village Phase 1A - Storm Sewers and Watermain Upgrades.pdf2.Attachment A_Phase 1A Location Map.pdf3.Attachment B_Markham Village_Overall Phasing Plan.pdf That the report entitled “289-T-23 Markham Village Phase 1A - Storm Sewers and Watermain Upgrades” be received; and, That the contract for be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, Drainstar Contracting Ltd. in the amount of $18,746,673.19, inclusive of HST; and, That a 15% contingency in the amount of $2,812,000.98 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expenditures of the contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That the construction award in the amount of $21,558,674.17 ($18,746,673.19 + $2,812,000.98) be funded from the account 058-6150-23468-005 “Markham Village Flood Control Phase 1A - Construction” as outlined under the Financial Considerations Section in this report; and, That funding of $350,000.00 be retained in the account for other services as described under Financial Considerations Section; and, That the remaining funds from this tender relating to project #23468 “Markham Village Flood Control Phase 1A - Construction” in the amount $53,543.83 ($21,962,218.00 - $21,558,674.17-$350,000.00) be returned to the Stormwater Fee Reserve; and, That a 5-year moratorium be placed on any major servicing and utility installation along restored areas of the following streets: Church Street (from Maple Street to 9th Line); and, Jack Court: and, Judy Court; and, Jill Court; and, Sir Isaac Gate; and, King Arthur Court; and, Rose Way; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 8.2.2REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR MARKHAM ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (16.34) 1.GC Report February 27 2024 - Accessibility Advisory Committee.pdf2.Appendix A – Terms of Reference for Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee.pdf That the report titled “Request for Approval of Revised Terms of Reference for Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee” be received; and, That the name of the “Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility” be changed to the “Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee”; and, That the revised Terms of Reference for the Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee be approved in substantial conformity with the Terms of Reference attached as Appendix A; and further, 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 2024-28 to 2024-41 be given three readings and enacted.Three Readings13.1BY-LAW 2024-28, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “ARMSTRONG HOUSE” - 45 CAPTAIN ARMSTRONG’S LANE 1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “ARMSTRONG HOUSE”.pdfThe Armstrong House is recommended for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.13.2BY-LAW 2024-29, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “ARTHUR AND SARAH SPOFFORD HOUSE” - 11520 KENNEDY ROAD 1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “ARTHUR AND SARAH SPOFFORD HOUSE”.pdfThe Arthur and Sarah Spofford House is recommended for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.13.3BY-LAW 2024-30, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “FRANCIS AND MARY WALKER HOUSE” - 10725 KENNEDY ROAD 1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “FRANCIS AND MARY WALKER HOUSE”.pdfThe Francis and Mary Walker House is recommended for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.13.4BY-LAW 2024-31, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “FRED AND EMMA BETZ HOUSE” - 75 DICKSON HILL ROAD 1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “FRED AND EMMA BETZ HOUSE”.pdfThe Fred and Emma Betz House is recommended for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.13.5BY-LAW 2024-32, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “FREDERICK AND LAURA REESOR HOUSE” - 7846 HIGHWAY 7 EAST 1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “FREDERICK AND LAURA REESOR HOUSE”.pdfThe Frederick and Laura Reesor House is recommended for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.13.6BY-LAW 2024-33, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “JOHN AND JANE PINGLE HOUSE” - 10060 KENNEDY ROAD 1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “JOHN AND JANE PINGLE HOUSE”.pdfThe John and Jane Pingle House is recommended for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.13.7BY-LAW 2024-34, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “MCKINNON HOMESTEAD” - 4044 ELGIN MILLS ROAD EAST 1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “MCKINNON HOMESTEAD”.pdfThe McKinnon Homestead is recommended for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.13.8BY-LAW 2024-35, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “ROBERT ARMSTRONG HOUSE” - 5467 NINETEENTH AVENUE 1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “ROBERT ARMSTRONG HOUSE”.pdfThe Robert Armstrong House is recommended for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.13.9BY-LAW 2024-36, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “SILVER SPRINGS FARMHOUSE” -7960 REESOR ROAD 1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “SILVER SPRINGS FARMHOUSE”.pdfThe Silver Springs Farmhouse is recommended for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.13.10BY-LAW 2024-37, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “THOMAS AND SARAH HASTY HOUSE” - 11482 MCCOWAN ROAD 1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “THOMAS AND SARAH HASTY HOUSE”.pdfThe Thomas and Sarah Hasty House is recommended for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.13.11BY-LAW 2024-38, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “VICTORIA SQUARE UNITED CHURCH AND METHODIST CHAPEL” - 10720 VICTORIA SQUARE BOULEVARD 1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “VICTORIA SQUARE UNITED CHURCH”.pdfThe Victoria Square United Church and Methodist Chapel is recommended for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.13.12BY-LAW 2024-39, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “WILLIAM AND ANNA MUSTARD HOUSE” - 11303 WARDEN AVENUE 1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “WILLIAM AND ANNA MUSTARD HOUSE”.pdfThe William and Anna Mustard House is recommended for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.13.13BY-LAW 2024-40, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “WILLIAM AND MARY ANN FRISBY HOUSE” - 2992 ELGIN MILLS ROAD EAST 1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “WILLIAM AND MARY ANN FRISBY HOUSE”.pdfThe William and Ann Frisby House is recommended for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.13.14BY-LAW 2024-41, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “WILLIAM AND SARAH REYNOLDS HOUSE” - 7482 HIGHWAY 7 EAST 1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “WILLIAM AND SARAH REYNOLDS HOUSE”.pdfThe William and Sarah Reynolds House is recommended for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.14.CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters:14.1COUNCIL Attachments | Public Comments1.OPEN Meeting Minutes - CM_Feb14_2024 - English.pdf14.1.1CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 14, 2024 [MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001, Section 239 (2) (e) Public Comments: 14.1.2ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL APPEAL - 9704 MCCOWAN ROAD REGARDING DEVELOPMENT CHARGES Public Comments: LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; [MUNICIPAL ACT 2001, SECTION 239 (2)(e)] (8.7)15.CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW - THREE READINGS 1.By-Law 2024-27 Confirmatory By-Law.pdfThat By-law 2024-27 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2024-27, A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 2024.No attachment16.ADJOURNMENT No Item Selected This item has no attachments.1.Markham 2023 Data Driven Insights Report_WCCD V3.pdf2.WCCD - Certification Presentation to the City of Markham November 29, 2023.pdf1.RECOMMENDATION REPORT - Designation of Priority Properties - Phase VII.pdf2.Appendix D (Phase VII).pdf1.RECOMMENDATION REPORT - Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate - Phase V Properties.pdf2.Notice of Objection 11Jan2024.pdf1.By-Law 2024-27 Confirmatory By-Law.pdf1.OPEN Meeting Minutes - CM_Feb14_2024 - English.pdf1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “ARMSTRONG HOUSE”.pdf1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “ARTHUR AND SARAH SPOFFORD HOUSE”.pdf1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “FRANCIS AND MARY WALKER HOUSE”.pdf1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “FRED AND EMMA BETZ HOUSE”.pdf1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “FREDERICK AND LAURA REESOR HOUSE”.pdf1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “JOHN AND JANE PINGLE HOUSE”.pdf1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “ROBERT ARMSTRONG HOUSE”.pdf1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “SILVER SPRINGS FARMHOUSE”.pdf1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “THOMAS AND SARAH HASTY HOUSE”.pdf1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “VICTORIA SQUARE UNITED CHURCH”.pdf1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “WILLIAM AND ANNA MUSTARD HOUSE”.pdf1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “WILLIAM AND MARY ANN FRISBY HOUSE”.pdf1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “WILLIAM AND SARAH REYNOLDS HOUSE”.pdf1.A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “MCKINNON HOMESTEAD”.pdf1.289-T-23 Markham Village Phase 1A - Storm Sewers and Watermain Upgrades.pdf2.Attachment A_Phase 1A Location Map.pdf3.Attachment B_Markham Village_Overall Phasing Plan.pdf1.GC Report February 27 2024 - Accessibility Advisory Committee.pdf2.Appendix A – Terms of Reference for Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee.pdf1.Meeting Minutes - Special CM_Jan29_2024 - English.pdf