Council Meeting Minutes

Meeting Number: 11
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Live streamed
Roll Call
  • Mayor Frank Scarpitti
  • Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
  • Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  • Regional Councillor Joe Li
  • Regional Councillor Alan Ho
  • Councillor Keith Irish
  • Councillor Ritch Lau
  • Councillor Reid McAlpine
  • Councillor Karen Rea
  • Councillor Andrew Keyes
  • Councillor Amanda Collucci
  • Councillor Juanita Nathan
  • Councillor Isa Lee
Staff
  • Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Trinela Cane, Commissioner, Corporate Services
  • Arvin Prasad, Commissioner, Development Services
  • Claudia Storto, City Solicitor and Director of People Services
  • Bryan Frois, Manager, Executive Operations & Strategic Initiatives
  • Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk
  • Frank Clarizio, Director, Engineering
  • Giulio Cescato, Director of Panning & Urban Design
  • Mary Creighton, Director, Recreation Services
  • Eddy Wu, Director, Environmental Services
  • Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk
  • John Wong, Technology Support Specialist II
  • Hristina Giantsopoulos, Election/Council & Committee Coordinator
  • Sumon Acharjee, Chief Information Officer
  • Stephen Lue, Acting Senior Manager, Development, Planning & Urban Design
  • Maggie Cheung-Madar, Assistant City Solicitor
  • Darryl Lyons, Deputy Director, Planning & Urban Design
  • Shane Manson, Senior Manager, Revenue & Property Taxation
  • Stephanie DiPerna, Director, Building Standards
  • John Yeh, Manager, Strategy & Innovation
  • Jay Pak, Senior Manager, Financial Planning ＆ Reporting
  • Graham Seaman,Director, Sustainability and Asset Management
  • Evan Manning, Senior Planner, Planning & Urban Design
  • Steven Dollmaier, Senior Manager, Roads and Survey
  • Jemima Lee, Manager, Financial Planning

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1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

The meeting of Council convened at 1:07 PM on April 5, 2023. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.

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

 

There were no pecuniary interests disclosed.

3.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

 

3.1
COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 22, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Open Minutes March 22 2023.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Juanita Nathan
    Seconded byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 22, 2023, be adopted.
    Carried

4.
PRESENTATIONS

 

There were no presentations.

5.
DEPUTATIONS

 

5.1
2023 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET (7.0)

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    Seconded byCouncillor Karen Rea
    1. That the deputation of Ian Free be received.
    Carried

  • (See Item No. 8.2.1, Report No. 14)

6.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

6.1
8-2023 COMMUNICATION - RECOMMENDATION REPORT - PROPOSED DESIGNATION 26 LANGSTAFF ROAD EAST, WARD 1 (10.0, 16.11)

This item has attachments. 
1.230405_Letter_MarkhamCouncil_ProposedDesignation.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the written communication dated April 5, 2023, regarding "Proposed Designation 26 Langstaff Road East, Ward 1" from Heather Grey-Wolf, Chief Development Officer, Infrastructure Ontario be received.
    Carried

  • (Item No. 8.1.4, Report No. 13 for Council's decision on this matter)

7.
PROCLAMATIONS

 

7.1
PROCLAMATION AND FLAG RAISING REQUESTS (3.4)

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Amanda Collucci
    Seconded byCouncillor Karen Rea
    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. Philippines Independence Day - June 12, 2023
      2. International Dark Sky Week - April 22-30, 2023
      3. Jewish Heritage Month - May, 2023
      4. Green Shirt Day - April 7, 2023
      5. Human Values Day - April 24, 2023
    2. That the following new requests 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 and added to the Five-Year List of Request to Raise Flag approved by Council:
      1. Philippine Week - June 11 - 18, 2023 (Organized by Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians)
    Carried

8.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

 

8.1
REPORT NO. 13 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (APRIL 4, 2023)

 
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li

    That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted, save and except Item No. 8.1.4. (Items 1 to 4):

    Carried

8.1.1
RECOMMENDATION REPORT -  REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION – ADDITION TO TORONTO LADIES GOLF CLUBHOUSE, 7859 YONGE STREET, THORNHILL HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (10.0, 16.11)

This item has attachments. 
1.7859 Yonge St Partial Demolition.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the April 4, 2023, report titled “Request for Demolition – Addition to Toronto Ladies Golf Clubhouse, 7859 Yonge Street, Thornhill Heritage Conservation District”, be received; and,
    2. That Council supports the proposed demolition of the existing non-heritage addition to the Toronto Ladies Golf Clubhouse; and further,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.1.2
REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION – COMMERCIAL BUILDING, 147A MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT, WARD 3 (10.0, 16.11)

This item has attachments. 
1.Request for Demolition, 147A Main St Unionville.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the April 4, 2023, report titled, “Request for Demolition – Commercial Building, 147A Main Street, Unionville Heritage Conservation District, Ward 3”, be received; and,
    2. That Council supports the proposed demolition of the Commercial Building at 147A Main Street, as per Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and further, 
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.1.3
RECOMMENDATION REPORT - NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DEMOLISH – PROPERTY LISTED ON THE MARKHAM HERITAGE REGISTER – SINGLE-DETACHED DWELLING AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, 10508 WARDEN AVENUE, WARD 2 (10.0, 16.11)

This item has attachments. 
1.RECOMMENDATION REPORT – Notice of Intention to Demolish – 10508 Warden Avenue, Ward 2.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the April 4, 2023, report titled, “Recommendation Report - Notice of Intention to Demolish – Property Listed on the Markham Heritage Register – Single-Detached Dwelling and Accessory Buildings, 10508 Warden Avenue, Ward 2,” be received; and,
    2. That the recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee on March 8, 2023 to not object to the proposed demolition subject to the advertising of the existing buildings for relocation or salvage by others (in accordance with Appendix ‘E’ of this report), be received as information; and,
    3. That Council supports the proposed demolition of the existing single-detached dwelling and accessory buildings at 10508 Warden Avenue subject to the owner advertising of the availability of the buildings for relocation or salvage by others; and further,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.1.4
RECOMMENDATION REPORT -  PROPOSED DESIGNATION 26 LANGSTAFF ROAD EAST, WARD 1 (10.0, 16.11)

This item has attachments. 
1.RECOMMENDATION REPORT - Proposed Designation under the Ontario Heritage Act, 26 Langstaff Road East, Ward 1.pdf
2.Council Presentation on Proposed Designation 26 Langstaff.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    Seconded byCouncillor Juanita Nathan
    1. That the April 4, 2023, report titled, “Recommendation Report - Proposed Designation under the Ontario Heritage, 26 Langstaff Road East, Ward 1,”, be received; and,
    2. That the recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee on November 9, 2022 in support of designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (in accordance with Appendix ‘E’ of this report), be received as information; and,
    3. That the deputations made by Valerie Burke and Barry Nelson at the April 4th Development Services Committee be received; and,
    4. That the written correspondence from Valerie Burke and Diane Berwick be received; and,
    5. That Council does not consider 26 Langstaff Road East to be a significant cultural heritage resource worthy of designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and further,
    6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the April 4, 2023, report titled, “Recommendation Report - Proposed Designation under the Ontario Heritage, 26 Langstaff Road East, Ward 1,”, be received; and,
    2. That the recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee on November 9, 2022 in support of designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (in accordance with Appendix ‘E’ of this report), be received as information; and,
    3. That the deputations made by Valerie Burke and Barry Nelson at the April 4th Development Services Committee be received; and,
    4. That the written correspondence from Valerie Burke and Diane Berwick be received; and, 
    5. That Council considers 26 Langstaff Road East to be a significant cultural heritage resource worthy of designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and further,
    6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Lost

8.2
REPORT NO. 14 SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE (APRIL 4, 2023)

 

8.2.1
2023 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET (7.0)

This item has attachments. 
1.2023 Operating and Capital Budgets.pdf
2.2023 Budget General Committee (2023-04-04) v2.pdf
3.2023 Operating and capital Budgets Appendices 1-7.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    Seconded byCouncillor Isa Lee
    1. That the report dated April 4, 2023 titled, “2023 Operating and Capital Budgets” be received; and,
    2. That Council approve a 3.0% property tax rate increase to the City’s tax levy as follows:
        1. 1.93% for Markham’s day-to-day operations; and,
        2. 0.60% infrastructure investment; and,
        3. 0.47% for the payback of the Corporate Stabilization Reserve; and,
    3. That Council give further consideration in budget 2024 for provisions related to Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 as follows: 
        1. 0.97% for salary recoveries previously funded through Development Charges; and,
        2. 1.03% provision for future Bill 23 impacts related to parkland, growth studies and reduced Development Charge collection impacts; and, 
    4. That Council approve the 2023 Primary Operating Budget for City services of $267,761,234, as detailed in Appendix 1; and,
    5. That Council approve the remaining 2023 Capital Budget of $164,103,400 for a total of $223,943,300 ($164,103,400 + $59,839,900 pre-approved), as per projects detailed in Appendix 2; and,
    6. That Council approve the 2023 Planning & Design Operating Budget totalling $13,235,215, as detailed in Appendix 3; and,
    7. That Council approve the 2023 Engineering Operating Budget totalling $11,130,096, as detailed in Appendix 4; and,
    8. That Council approve the 2023 Building Standards Operating Budget totalling $11,346,072, as detailed in Appendix 5; and,
    9. That Council approve the 2023 Waterworks Operating Budget totalling $141,242,580, as detailed in Appendix 6; and,
    10. That Council approve project funding for asphalt resurfacing (Project Number 23005) in the amount of $7,801,389 be changed from Life Cycle reserve to Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF); and,
    11. That a copy of the budgets be made available to the public through the Legislative Services Department, the City website and each of the Markham Public Libraries; and,
    12. That the restated budget as detailed in Appendix 7, “Additional Financial Disclosure Requirements Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 284/09” be adopted; and,
    13. That the minutes from the Special General Committee Meeting, Budget Committee and Budget Public Consultation meetings on January 23, January 27, January 30, February 6, February 17, March 9, 2023 be received; and,
    14. That the deputation from Barry nelson be received; and further,
    15. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried by Recorded Vote

  • (See following Recorded Vote)

  • Recorded Vote 
    YEAS:  Councillor Keith Irish, Councillor Ritch Lau, Councillor Reid McAlpine, Councillor Karen Rea, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Regional Councillor Alan Ho, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Andrew Keyes, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Juanita Nathan, Councillor Isa Lee (12)
    ABSENT:  Deputy Mayor Michael Chan

9.
MOTIONS

 

There were no motions.

10.
NOTICE OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER

 

There were no notices of motion to reconsider.

11.
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

 

There were no New/Other Business items.

12.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

There were no announcements.

13.
BY-LAWS - THREE READINGS

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Isa Lee
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish

    That By-laws 2023-61 to 2022-69 be given three readings and enacted.

    Carried
Three Readings

13.1
BY-LAW 2023-61, A BY-LAW TO DEDICATE CERTAIN LANDS AS PART OF THE HIGHWAYS OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM

This item has attachments. 
1.Harvest Field road dedication Blocks 108 and 109, Plan 65M-4513.pdf

A By-law to dedicate Block 108, Plan 65M-4513 to be established and laid out as part of the public highways of the City of Markham and named Harvest Field Road and 109, Plan 65M-4513 is hereby established and laid out as part of the public highways of the City of Markham and named Lane.

  • Carried

13.2
BY-LAW 2023-62, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE PART OF A CERTAIN PLAN OF SUBDIVISION NOT SUBJECT TO PART LOT CONTROL

This item has attachments. 
1.Remington Victory Green PLC Bylaw Blocks 233, 234, 239 to 243, 247 to 249, and 251 to 254, 65M4686(1).pdf

A By-law confirming that Neamsby Investments Inc. Blocks 233 to 234, 239 to 243, 247 to 249, and 251 to 254 are generally located north of Highglen Avenue, east of Middlefield Road, south of 14th Avenue, and west of Markham Road will allow for the creation of 94 Townhouse Units. The purpose of this By-law is to exempt the identified Blocks from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended. The effect of this By-law is to allow for the conveyance of 94 freehold townhouse units.  

  • Carried

13.3
BY-LAW 2023-63, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE PART OF A CERTAIN PLAN OF SUBDIVISION NOT SUBJECT TO PART LOT CONTROL

This item has attachments. 
1.Mattamy (Berczy Glen) Limited PTLT 23 116309 Block 131, Plan 65M4708.pdf

A By-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control.  The lands affected are Mattamy (Berczy Glen) Limited, Block 131, Plan 65M-4708located on the west side of Warden Avenue, south of Elgin Mills Road East. This by-law applies to Block 131 on Registered Plan 65M-4708.  The purpose of this By-law is to exempt the subject block from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended. The effect of this By-law is to facilitate the conveyance of 26 townhouse units.

  • Carried

13.4
BY-LAW 2023-64, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE PART OF A CERTAIN PLAN OF SUBDIVISION NOT SUBJECT TO PART LOT CONTROL

This item has attachments. 
1.Fulton Homes Victory Green PTLT 23.115919, Blocks 225, 227, 229, 236, 238, and 246, Plan 65M-4686.pdf

A By-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control. The lands affected are Three Gems Development Inc., Blocks 225, 227, 229, 236, 238, and 246 on Registered Plan 65M-4686.They are located north of Highglen Avenue, east of Middlefield Road, south of 14th Avenue, and west of Markham Road will allow for the creation of 32 Townhouse Units. The purpose of this By-law is to exempt the identified Blocks from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended.  The effect of this By-law is to allow for the conveyance of 32 freehold townhouse units.

  • Carried

13.5
BY-LAW 2023-65, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 2022-20

This item has attachments. 
1.By-law 2023-xx Mobile Business 2022-20.pdf

A By-law to amend By-Law No. 2022-20, being a by-law to provide for the Licensing and Regulation of Mobile Businesses in the City of Markham.

  • Carried

13.6
BY-LAW 2023-66, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2005-188

This item has attachments. 
1.No Parking -Battista Perri (Orca-Bur Oak).pdf

To add “prohibited parking” at specific intersections within the City of Markham.  

  • Carried

13.7
BY-LAW 2023-67, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2017-104

This item has attachments. 
1.Speed 40 km - Battista Perri (Orca-Bur Oak).pdf

To authorize speed limits at specific intersections within the City of Markham.

  • Carried

13.8
BY-LAW 2023-68 TO AMEND BY-LAW 106-71

This item has attachments. 
1.Stop Sign - Battista Perri (Orca-Bur Oak).pdf

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

  • Carried

13.9
BY-LAW 2023-69, BY-LAW TO DEDICATE CERTAIN LANDS AS PART OF THE HIGHWAYS OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM

This item has attachments. 
1.Greenberg Gate road dedication.pdf
2.Greenberg Gate Reserves.pdf

A By-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the City of Markham [Reserve Blocks 41 (Reserve) and 42 (Reserve), Plan 65M-3882 and named Greenberg Gate].

  • Carried

14.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Ritch Lau
    Seconded byCouncillor Isa Lee

    That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 2:18 PM:

    Carried

  • Council reconvened in Open Session at 3:36 PM and passed the following resolutions:

14.1
COUNCIL

 

14.1.1
CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 22, 2023 [SECTION 239 (2) (e) (f)]

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Keith Irish
    Seconded byCouncillor Ritch Lau
    1. That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 22, 2023, be adopted.
    Carried

14.1.2
REQUEST FOR DIRECTION RE FOURO TOWERS BUILDERS LTD. AND SASSON CONSTRUCTION INC. OLT APPEAL [Section 239 (2) (e) (f)]

 
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    Seconded byCouncillor Juanita Nathan
    1. That the confidential verbal update from the City Solicitor be received.
    Carried

14.1.3
CONVEYANCE OF EASEMENT TO UTILITIES – YORK UNIVERSITY [Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2)(a)]

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    1. That the report entitled “Conveyance of Easements to Utilities– York University” be received; and
    2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

15.
CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW - THREE READINGS

This item has attachments. 
1.By-Law 2023-60 Confirmatory.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Isa Lee
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish

    That By-law 2023-60 be given three readings and enacted.

    Three Readings

    BY-LAW 2023-60 - A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2023.

    Carried

16.
ADJOURNMENT

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Isa Lee
    Seconded byCouncillor Juanita Nathan

    That the Council meeting be adjourned at 3:38 p.m.

    Carried
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