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INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We begin today by acknowledging that we walk upon the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples and we recognize their history, spirituality, culture, and stewardship of the land. We are grateful to all Indigenous groups for their commitment to protect the land and its resources and we are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

    1. That the Minutes of the Electronic Council Meeting held on April 28, 2020, be adopted.

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    1. That the following proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes:
      1. Nursing Week May 11 - 17, 2020
    2. That the following new request for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council:
      1. Innovation Month - June 2020
    3. That the following new requests 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. Emergency Preparedness Week - May 3 - 9, 2020

      2. Mental Health Week May 4 - 10, 2020

    4. That the following new request for a flag to be raised at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre flagpole be approved and added to the Five-Year List of Request to Raise Flag approved by Council:
      1. Innovation Month - June 1, 2020 (Organized by The City of Markham)

Please refer to your May 4, 2020 General Committee Agenda for reports.

Mayor and Members of Council:

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

    1. That Council not support proceeding with a Regional Fire Service study; and,
    2. That Staff recommend that we continue current efforts with Richmond Hill and Vaughan, in particular the creation of a shared communications centre that will enable further joint/shared opportunities to achieve efficiencies and to improve services to our residents and businesses.
    1. That the communication dated February 27, 2020 from York Region regarding Mandated Review of Regional Council Composition be received for information purposes; and,
    2. That the City of Markham provides its consent by May 15, 2020 to a bylaw changing the size of Regional Council by increasing the number of members from the City of Vaughan from four to five.  

Please refer to your May 11, 2020  Development Services Committee Agenda for reports.

Mayor and Members of Council:

  • That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 4):

    1. That the presentation entitled “Update on Development Services”, dated May 11, 2020, be received; and,
    2. That the deputation made by Elizabeth Brown, Markham Village Sherwood Conservation Area, be received; and,
    3. That Staff be authorized to continue with statutory and non-statutory public meetings utilizing electronic meeting participation; and,
    4. That Staff be directed to notify the relevant local ward councillor of the scheduling of a statutory public meeting prior to the issuing of statutory notice; and,
    5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the staff memo entitled “Fee Deferral: Tariff of Fees for the Processing of Planning Applications & Fees or Charges for Services or Activities Provided or Done by the City (City Wide)” be received; and,
    2. That (a) the Tariff of Fees for the Processing of Planning Applications in By-law 211-83 as amended by By-law 2019-137, and (b) Fees or Charges for Services or Activities Provided or Done by the City in By-law 2002-276 be amended as outlined in this memo to provide financial relief to the development industry; and,
    3. That By-law 2002-276 be amended to reflect the 2020 annual adjustment for the Residential Infill Grading and Servicing (RIGS) fee from 26% to 28.6% ; and,
    4. That the relevant by-law amendments be brought forward to the next Council meeting for enactment; and further,
    5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

    (By-laws 2020-38 and 2020-39)

    1. That the report entitled “Main Street Unionville Proposed Parking Prohibition (Ward 3), be received; and, 
    2. That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to temporarily rescind the existing parking prohibition on the west side of Main Street Unionville, from Station Lane to a point 23m north of Victoria Avenue, until the later of September 8, 2020 or the end of the Ontario Declaration of Emergency; and,
    3. That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to temporarily rescind the existing parking prohibition on the west side of Main Street Unionville, from a point 24m north of Fred Varley Drive to Carlton Road, until the later of September 8, 2020 or the end of the Ontario Declaration of Emergency; and,
    4. That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to temporarily prohibit parking at any time on the west side of Main Street Unionville, from Station Lane to a point 23m north of Victoria Avenue, until the later of September 8, 2020 or the end of the Ontario Declaration of Emergency; and,
    5. That Schedule “C” of Parking By-law 2005-188 be amended to temporarily prohibit parking at any time on the west side of Main Street Unionville, from a point 24m north of Fred Varley Drive to Carlton Road, until the later of September 8, 2020 or the end of the Ontario Declaration of Emergency; and,
    6. That the cost of materials, installation and future removal of the regulatory signs in the amount of $1,500 be funded from COVID-19 operating account # 330-330-4580 (Traffic Signs/Supplies); and, 
    7. That the By-law Enforcement, Licensing & Regulatory Services be directed to enforce the parking prohibition upon installation of the signs and passing of the by-law; and,
    8. That Council delegate authority to the Director of Engineering in consultation with the Director of Operations to amend parking, traffic and speed limit by-laws, where required, in order to promptly respond to traffic operations and safety concerns arising during the COVID-19 pandemic until such time as this authority is repealed by Council; and,
    9. That staff be directed to explore and, where warranted. implement temporary expansion of the cycling network in Markham to fill gaps in the current cycling network; and,
    10. That staff be requested to report back on delegated authority for parking restrictions and other similar administrative matters on a permanent basis, and further,
    11. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

    (By-law 2020-40)

  • Whereas, in just a few short months the Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we live, work, play and plan for the future; and,

    Whereas, working remotely has created immense challenges for governments, businesses and employees, and has heightened the requirement for more integrated systems and advanced collaboration/monitoring tools and videoconferencing technologies to ensure productivity; and,

    Whereas, cities, communities, businesses and workplaces are in the midst of an unprecedented digital transformation driven by the rise of mobile and connected Internet of Things (IOT) systems, the explosion of the secured delivery and management of censored data, and the emergence of automated integrated business solutions and technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions; and,

    Whereas, Government and cities need to consider the role of IOT/technologies and delivering services transparently, efficiently and with accountability to its citizens; and

    Therefore, be it resolved

    1. That staff be directed to investigate and report back on thermal temperature detection systems as a first line of action due to the COVID-19 environment and potential future health pandemics; and,
    2. That such detection systems should be non-contact, fully integrated, capable of detecting high temperatures in both City of Markham employees and visitors to Markham properties, such as City Hall and Community Centres and have the capacity to send immediate alerts to authorized City of Markham officials who are responsible for managing health and safety protocols; and
    3. That additionally have the capacity to capture the temperature data and retain the data for future analysis to guide health workers to better address potential future pandemics threats in a timely manner; and,
    4. That, furthermore, thermal temperature systems should not require individuals to use their own personal cell phones for detection and tracking purposes thereby respecting privacy considerations; and
    5. That a system of this type should also have the capability to add other features which can offer additional and important measurements for other health and safety factors that have not yet been contemplated; and further,
    6. That a proper all-encompassing system should be used to encourage City of Markham businesses to also adopt similar thermal temperature detection systems in order to deliver data alerts to the City of Markham in order to ensure that health workers can take swift and responsible actions in addressing pandemic spikes in our community.

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".

That By-law 2020-36, 2020-38 to 2020-40 be given three readings and enacted.

Three Readings

A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, Blocks 151 and 152, Registered Plan 65M-4619, located on the east side of Kirkham Drive, north of Steeles Avenue and west of Kirkham Drive, south of Denison Street, respectively.

  • 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
GENERAL COMMITTEE
 

14.1.1
THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (8.7) [Section 239 (2) (a)]
 

  • That By-law 2020--37 be given three readings and enacted.

    Three Readings

    BY-LAW 2020-37 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 12, 2020.
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