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

Meeting Number: 26

Wednesday, November 15, 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 - NOVEMBER 1, 2023

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

4.

PRESENTATIONS

5.

DEPUTATIONS

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.1

LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - ICHIBAN ASIAN ALL YOU CAN EAT 3 RESTAURANT (WARD 3) (3.21)

(New Liquor Licence for indoor area)

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

7.

PROCLAMATIONS

7.1

PROCLAMATION AND FLAG RAISING REQUESTS (3.4)

No Attachment

8.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

8.1

REPORT NO. 39 GENERAL COMMITTEE (NOVEMBER 7, 2023)

Please refer to your November 7, 2023 General Committee Agenda for reports.

Mayors and Members of Council:

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

8.1.1

2023 THIRD QUARTER INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE REVIEW (7.0)

• 1. That the report dated November 7, 2023 entitled “2023 Third Quarter Investment Performance Review” be received.

8.1.2

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MANAGEMENT REVIEW (5.3)

• 1. That the report titled “Quality Management System - Management Review” be received; and,
  2. That Council, as the Owner of the City’s drinking water system, acknowledge and support the outcome and action items identified from the Management Review; and,
  3. That Council, as Owner of the City’s drinking water system, acknowledges and endorses the revisions made to the City’s Quality Management System Operational Plan; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.2

REPORT NO. 40 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (NOVEMBER 14, 2023)

Please refer to your November 14, 2023 Development services Committee Agenda for reports.
Mayor and Members of Council:

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

8.2.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, DESIGNATION OF PRIORITY PROPERTIES – PHASE IV (16.11)

• 1. That the Staff report, dated November 14, 2023, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase IV”, be received; and,
  2. 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:
     • 44 Captain Armstrong’s Lane (Ward 4): “Armstrong House”; and,
     • 75 Dickson Hill Road (Ward 5): “Fred and Emma Betz House”; and,
     • 2992 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2): “William and Mary Ann Frisby House”; and,
     • 5467 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6): “Robert Armstrong House”; and,
     • 7846 Highway 7 East (Ward 5): “Frederick and Laura Reesor House”; and,
     • 7960 Reesor Road (Ward 7): “Silver Springs Farm”; and,
     • 10060 Kennedy Road (Ward 6): “John and Jane Pingle House”; and,
     • 10720 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2): “Victoria Square United Church and Methodist Chapel”; and,
     • 10725 Kennedy Road (Ward 6): “Francis Mary and Walker House”; and,
     • 11303 Warden Avenue (Ward 6): “William and Anna Mustard House”; and,
     • 11520 Kennedy Road (Ward 6): “Arthur and Sarah Spofford House”; and,
     • 4044 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2): “McKinnon Homestead”; and,
     • 11482 McCowan Road (Ward 6): “Thomas and Sarah Hasty House”; and,
     • 7482 Highway 7 East (Ward 5): “William and Sarah Reynolds House”; and,
  3. That Council state its intention to designate 44 Captain Armstrong’s Lane (Ward 4) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  4. That Council state its intention to designate 75 Dickson Hill Road (Ward 5) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  5. That Council state its intention to designate 2992 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  6. That Council state its intention to designate 5467 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  7. That Council state its intention to designate 7846 Highway 7 East (Ward 5) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  8. That Council state its intention to designate 7960 Reesor Road (Ward 7) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  9. That Council state its intention to designate 10060 Kennedy Road (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  10. That Council state its intention to designate 10720 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  11. That Council state its intention to designate 10725 Kennedy Road (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  12. That Council state its intention to designate 11303 Warden Avenue (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  13. That Council state its intention to designate 11520 Kennedy Road (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  14. That Council state its intention to designate 4044 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  15. That Council state its intention to designate 11482 McCowan Road (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  16. That Council state its intention to designate 7482 Highway 7 East (Ward 5) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  17. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
  18. 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,
  19. 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,
  20. 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 2023-157 to 2023-158 be given three readings and enacted.

Three Readings

13.1

BY-LAW 2023-157, 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, Block 2, Plan Registered Plan 65M-4745 (Garden Homes (Markham) Inc.), which is located at the east side of Main Street South, north of Highway 407.

13.2

BY-LAW 2023-158, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2004-213 BEING A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE THE SHERIDAN-PATERSON HOUSE, 8303 WARDEN AVENUE

A By-Law To Amend By-Law 2004-213 Being A By-Law to designate a property as being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest the Sheridan-Paterson House, 8303 Warden Avenue.

14.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters.

14.1

COUNCIL

14.1.1

CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 15, 2023

14.2

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE - NOVEMBER 14, 2023

14.2.1

OLT APPEAL BY DORSAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, APPEAL OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS AND SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION (WARD 2) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)

(LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD.)  [MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001, Section 239 (2) (e)]

15.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW - THREE READINGS

• That By-law 2023-156 be given three readings and enacted.

  Three Readings

  BY-LAW 2023-156, A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2023
  No attachment

16.

ADJOURNMENT