Council Meeting Agenda

Meeting Number: 21

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 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 - OCTOBER 9, 2024

Note: Attachment to be added when available

• 1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on October 9, 2024, be adopted.

4.

PRESENTATIONS

5.

DEPUTATIONS

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.1

LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - PAPA PIXELS CREPE SHOP HWY 7 (WARD 3) (3.21)

(New Liquor Licence for indoor and outdoor areas)

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

7.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

7.1

REPORT NO. 38 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (OCTOBER 15, 2024)

Please refer to your October 15, 2024 Development Services Committee Agenda for reports.

Mayor and Members of Council:

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

7.1.1

CITY OF MARKHAM’S RESPONSE TO PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO O. REG 299/19 (ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS) MORE HOMES BUILT FASTER ACT, 2022, FILE NO: PR 24 193731 (10.0, 10.5)

• 1. That the report titled, “City of Markham’s Response to proposed Amendment to O. Reg 299/19 (Additional Residential Units), File: PR 24 193731”, be received; and,
  2. That this report be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the City of Markham’s comments to the proposed Amendment to O. Reg 299/19; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized to bring forward proposed amendments to any in-force zoning By-law to address any zoning issues or inconsistencies in Markham’s zoning by-laws, and to give effect to changes made as a result of the proposed Amendment to O. Reg 299/19 receiving Royal Assent; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.

MOTIONS

9.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER

10.

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".

11.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

12.

BY-LAWS - THREE READINGS

That By-laws 2024-188 to 2024-197 be given three readings and enacted.

Three Readings

12.1

BY-LAW 2024-188, A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE TEMPORARY BORROWING OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $234,716,497 FROM JANUARY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 AND $117,358,249 FROM OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 2025 TO MEET THE CURRENT 

EXPENDITURES OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE YEAR, UNTIL TAXES ARE COLLECTED AND OTHER REVENUES RECEIVED.
Being a by-law to authorize the temporary borrowing of an amount not to exceed $234,716,497 from January 1 to September 30, 2025 and $117,358,249 from October 1 to December 31, 2025 to meet the current expenditures of the corporation for the year, until taxes are collected and other revenues received.

12.2

BY-LAW 2023-189, BEING A BY-LAW TO PROVIDE FOR AN INTERIM TAX LEVY IN 2025

Being a By-Law to Provide for an Interim Tax Levy in 2025.

12.3

BY-LAW 2024-190, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “FRISBY HOUSE” 15 VICTORIA STREET

Being a By-law to designate the Frisby House, 15 Victoria Street, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.  (Development Services Report No. 27, June 26, 2024 Council, Item 8.1.1)

12.4

BY-LAW 2024-191, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “PHILIP JR. AND SUSANNAH ECKARDT HOUSE” 60 MEADOWBROOK LANE

Being a By-law to designate the Philip Jr. and Susannah Eckardt House, 60 Meadowbrook Lane, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest. (Development Services Report No. 27, June 26, 2024 Council, Item 8.1.1)

12.5

BY-LAW 2024-192, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “LYDIA BEEBE HOUSE” 6864 FOURTEENTH AVENUE

Being a By-law to designate the Lydia Beebe House, 6864 Fourteenth Avenue, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest. (Development Services Report No. 27, June 26, 2024 Council, Item 8.1.1)

12.6

BY-LAW 2024-193, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “WILLIAM AND MARY JANE MACKLIN HOUSE” 2501 DENISON STREET

Being a By-law to designate the William and Mary Jane Macklin House, 2501 Denison Street, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest. (Development Services Report No. 27, June 26, 2024 Council, Item 8.1.1)

12.7

BY-LAW 2024-194, A BY-LAW TO DEDICATE CERTAIN LANDS AS PART OF THE HIGHWAYS OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM (BERCZY GREEN DRIVE)

Being a By-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the City of Markham named Berczy Green Drive (Part Lot 22, Concession 4, designated as Part 1, Plan 65R-41056).

12.8

BY-LAW 2024-195, TO AMEND BY-LAW 2005-188

Being a By-law to add “prohibited parking” at specific intersections within the City of Markham. (Lichfield Road)

12.9

BY-LAW 2024-196, TO AMEND BY-LAW 106-71

Being a By-law to add “compulsory stop signs” at specific intersections within the City of Markham. (Lichfield Road)

12.10

BY-LAW 2024-197, TO AMEND BY-LAW 2017-104

Being a By-law to authorize speed limits at specific intersections within the City of Markham. (Lichfield Road)

13.

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:

13.1

COUNCIL

13.1.1

CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES

Note: Attachment to be added when available

14.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW - THREE READINGS

• That By-law 2024-187 be given three readings and enacted.

  Three Readings

  BY-LAW 2024-187 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 24, 2024.
  
  

15.

ADJOURNMENT