Council Meeting Minutes

Meeting No. 11

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 1:00 P.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Live streamed

Roll Call

• Mayor Frank Scarpitti
• Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
• Regional Councillor Jack Heath
• Regional Councillor Joe Li
• Regional Councillor Jim Jones
• Councillor Keith Irish
• Councillor Alan Ho
• Councillor Reid McAlpine
• Councillor Karen Rea
• Councillor Andrew Keyes
• Councillor Amanda Collucci
• Councillor Khalid Usman
• Councillor Isa Lee

Staff

• Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer
• Trinela Cane, Commissioner, Corporate Services
• Morgan Jones, Commissioner, Community Services
• Claudia Storto, City Solicitor and Director of Human Resources
• Adam Grant, Fire Chief
• Frank Clarizio, Director, Engineering
• Joel Lustig, Treasurer
• Bryan Frois, Manager, Executive Operations & Strategic Initiatives
• Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk
• Loy Cheah, Senior Manager, Transportation
• Alida Tari, Manager, Access & Privacy
• Hristina Giantsopoulos, Election/Council & Committee Coordinator
• Eddy Wu, Director, Environmental Services
• Chris Bullen, Manager, By-Law Services
• Chris Rickett, Director, Economic Development, Culture and Entrepreneurship
• Stephen Lue, Acting Senior Manager, Development, Planning & Urban Design
• Darryl Lyons, Senior Manager, Policy & Research
• Sabrina Bordone, Manager, Development, Planning & Urban Design
• Dimitri Pagratis, Senior Planner, Planning & Urban Design
• Shane Manson, Senior Manager, Revenue & Property Taxation
• T'Jon Trudge, Technology Support Specialist
• Jay Pak, Acting Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting of Council convened at 1:17 PM on June 14, 2022. 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 current treaty holders 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.

Mayor Frank Scarpitti on behalf of Council recognized the recent passing of two members of the Markham Arts and Culture community. Bob Willson was a long time volunteer in Thornhill for over 60 years and chaired the Heintzman's House for over 15 years.  A Celebration of Life for Bob Willson will take place on July 23. Council also recognized the passing of Markham resident, Terry Browne who passed away last year. He was an active member of the Markham Little Theatre for nearly 40 years. A Celebration of Life will take place on June 19 at the Markham Little Theatre.

On behalf of Council, Mayor Frank Scarpitti expressed condolences to the families of the victims of the Uvalde, Texas shooting on May 24, 2022, where nineteen children and two teachers were killed at Robb Elementary School.

A moment of silence was observed and official flags at the Markham Civic Centre were lowered in their honour.

Council consented to recess at 2:23 PM.

Council reconvened at 2:33 PM.

Councillor Isa Lee left the meeting at 4:00 PM.

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

None disclosed.

3.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

3.1

COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 31, 2022

• Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman
  Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
  1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 31, 2022, be adopted.
  Carried

4.

PRESENTATIONS

There were no presentations.

5.

DEPUTATIONS

5.1

DEPUTATION - YONGE CORRIDOR LAND USE AND BUILT FORM STUDY (PRELIMINARY STEP TO SECONDARY PLAN) FINAL REPORT (10.4)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  1. That the deputation of Jeffrey Streisfield be received.

  (See Item 8.3.1, Report No. 25 for Council's decision on this matter.)

  Carried
• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  1. That the deputation of Evelin Ellison be received.

  
  (See Item 8.3.1, Report No. 25 for Council's decision on this matter.)

  Carried

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.1

22-2022 LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - JIN KOREAN HOT POT & PLATE (WARD 8) (3.21)

• Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
  1. That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information and be processed accordingly.
  Carried

6.2

23-2022 YONGE CORRIDOR LAND USE AND BUILT FORM STUDY (PRELIMINARY STEP TO SECONDARY PLAN) FINAL REPORT (10.4)

• Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
  1. That the written submission from Jeffrey Streisfield, dated June 12, 2022 regarding the  "Yonge Corridor Land Use and Built Form Study (Preliminary Step to Secondary Plan) Final Report", be received.

  (See Item 8.3.1, Report No. 25 for Council's decision on this matter)

  Carried

7.

PROCLAMATIONS

7.1

PROCLAMATION

• Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the following proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes:

     • International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking – June 26, 2022

  Carried

8.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

8.1

REPORT NO. 23 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (MAY 30, 2022)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish

  That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted, save and except for Item No. 8.1.3:

  Carried

8.1.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUSTAINABILITY METRICS AS A GREEN DEVELOPMENT STANDARD IN MARKHAM (10.0)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the staff report entitled “Recommendation Report, Implementation of the Sustainability Metrics as a Green Development Standard in Markham” dated May 30, 2022, be received; and,
  2. That Council adopt the Sustainability Metrics, attached as Appendix 1, prepared by Morrison Hershfield and revised following internal review and stakeholder consultation with the land development community; and,
  3. That the report from the Sustainability Solutions Group (SSG), "Updating the Sustainability Score Thresholds", attached as Appendix 2, be received; and,
  4. That the revised Sustainability Metrics in Appendix 1 be implemented by Q1 2023 requiring that:
     1. Plan of subdivision applications meet a minimum sustainability threshold score of 27;
     2. Site plan applications for low rise residential, office, commercial and industrial buildings meet a minimum sustainability threshold score of 41;
     3. The current LEED Silver certification requirement for site plan applications for medium and high rise residential and mixed-use developments be replaced by the requirement to meet a minimum sustainability threshold score of 55;

         

  5. That Staff report back to Development Services Committee in 2023 with recommendations to require improved energy performance of buildings for all site plan and plan of subdivision applications as set out in the “Good” standard in Metric IB-12 (Energy Efficiency and GHG Reductions), and including a procedure to monitor outcomes such as through third-party verification; and,
  6. That Council endorse the roadmap to net zero energy buildings as shown in Appendix 3; and,
  7. That the Sustainability Metrics not apply to plans of subdivision in the Future Urban Area (FUA) as identified in the Markham Official Plan, 2014 and that the City continue the existing requirement for developments in the FUA to conform with the Community Energy Plan, and that the application of the Sustainability Metrics for site plans in the FUA be considered at such time as improved energy performance of buildings is required through the Sustainability Metrics; and,
  8. That the mandatory energy performance measures in the Community Energy Plan for the FUA be extended to all low rise residential developments in the City as part of the formal launch of the Sustainability Metrics, until such time as improved energy performance of buildings is required through the Sustainability Metrics; and further,
  9. Further that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

      

  Carried

8.1.2

RECOMMENDATION REPORT ALAI DEVELOPMENTS INC. (FORMERLY 2080552 & 2328465 ONTARIO INC.) APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THIRTY-NINE TOWNHOUSE UNITS AT 4781, 4791, 4801, AND 4813 14TH AVENUE (WARD 8) PLAN NO.: ZA/SC 18 114381 (10.5)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Alai Developments Inc. (formerly 2080552 and 2328465 Ontario Inc.), Application for Zoning By-law Amendment to permit thirty-nine townhouse units at 4781, 4791, 4801, and 4813 14^th Avenue (Ward 8), File No. ZA 18 114381”, be received; and,
  2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Alai Developments Inc (formerly 208552 and 2328465 Ontario Inc.) be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
  3. That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owner shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of the accompanying Zoning By-law, before the second anniversary of the day on which the By-law was approved by Council; and,
  4. That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of thirty-nine residential units; and,
  5. That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,
  6. That York Region be advised that servicing allocation for thirty-nine residential units has been granted; and further,
  7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

  (By-law 2022-76)

  Carried

8.1.3

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY AND CAPITAL PLAN (5.0)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the report dated May 30, 2022 entitled “Active Transportation Master Plan Implementation Strategy and Capital Plan” and staff presentation be received; and,
  2. That Council endorse the implementation plan and prioritization process for the ATMP 10-year cycling capital plan described in this report, at an estimated capital cost of $53.5M, of which $22.3M will be funded from the City Wide Hard Development Charges Reserve, $19.2M from the City Wide Soft Development Charges Reserve and $12.0M from other Non-Development Charges sources (proposed to be funded through a combination of the Community Benefit Charge and non-development related revenues (Non-DC growth reserve)); and,
  3. That the actual implementation of the specific projects within the ATMP capital plan will be subject to the annual capital budget request and approval process; and,
  4. That the operational and maintenance costs, estimated at $993,000 upon completion of the 10-year program, be phased-in appropriately during the 10-year program term and be subject to the annual budget approval process; and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2

REPORT NO. 24 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (JUNE 7, 2022)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman

  That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 5):

  Carried

8.2.1

STATUS OF CAPITAL PROJECTS AS OF MARCH 31, 2022 (7.5)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. That the report dated June 7, 2022 titled “Status of Capital Projects as of March 31, 2022” be received; and,
  2. That the Projects Completed within Scope with Surplus Funds and the Projects Completed within Scope without Surplus Funds, as identified on Exhibit B, be approved for closure and funds in the amount of $4,320,002 be transferred to the original sources of funding as identified on Exhibit B; and,
  3. That the Projects Closed and Not or Partially Initiated, as identified on Exhibit C, be approved for closure and funds in the amount of $347,100 be transferred to the original sources of funding as identified in Exhibit C; and,
  4. That the Non-Development Charge Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund by $138,398 to the approved amount of $250,000; and,
  5. That the Engineering Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges - City-Wide Hard Reserve by $33,525 to the approved amount of $100,000; and,
  6. That the Design Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges – Parks Development Reserve by $380,217 to the approved amount of $100,000; and,
  7. That the Planning Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges – City-Wide Soft Reserve by $26,460 to the approved amount of $50,000; and,
  8. That the Waterworks Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Waterworks Stabilization/Capital Reserve by $4,128 to the approved amount of $100,000; and,
  9. That the Staff approved draws from Other Reserves as part of the Capital Contingency process in the amount of $82,552 be received; and,
  10. That the following new capital projects, initiated subsequent to the approval of the 2022 capital budget, be received:
      1. 22339 – Engineering Studies – Peer Review – Budget of $0 to be funded from External Revenues (Developer Funding)
      2. Project 22340 – Cornell CC Glycol Cooling Loop System – Budget of $37,504 funded from the Non-DC Capital Contingency; and further, 
  11. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2.2

2023 INTERIM PROPERTY TAX LEVY REPORT (7.3)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. That the report “2023 Interim Tax Levy By-law” be received; and,
  2. That Council authorize an interim tax levy for 2023; and,
  3. That the attached by-law be passed to authorize the 2023 interim tax levy; and further,
  4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

  (By-law 2022-77)

  Carried

8.2.3

107-T-22 SWM POND SEDIMENT CLEANING (ID #47 AND #119) (7.0)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. That the report entitled “107-T-22 Sediment Removal at Stormwater Management Ponds (ID #47 and #119)” be received; and,
  2. That the contract for Tender be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, Greenspace Construction Inc. in the amount of $631,924.65, inclusive of HST; and,
  3. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $63,192.47 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
  4. That the construction award in the amount of $695,117.12 ($631,924.65+ $63,192.47) be funded from the capital project 058-6150-22196-005 “SWM Pond Cleaning ID#47 & #119 - Construction” with budget available of $476,400.00; and, 
  5. That the shortfall of $218,717.12 in project #22196 “SWM Pond Cleaning ID#47 & #119 - Construction” be funded from Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund; and further, 
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2.4

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MANAGEMENT REVIEW (5.3)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  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 further,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2.5

MARKHAM ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY FUND (MESF) APPROVAL PROJECT (7.0, 5.7)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. That the report entitled “2022 Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund (MESF) Project Funding” be received; and, 
  2. That the external funding application Blessed Frederic Ozanam Parish Community Garden for site expansion and improvements be approved for $7,450 to be funded from the MESF reserve; and,
  3. That the external funding application From Seedlings to Suppers: Growing Cornell Community Garden for site expansion and improvements be approved for $7,597 to be funded from the MESF reserve; and, 
  4. That the internal funding application for Community Garden – 120 Kirkham Drive site improvements for $10,000 submitted by the Sustainability and Asset Management Department be approved to be funded from the MESF reserve; and, 
  5. That the internal funding application for LDD (Lymantria Dispar Dispar) Burlap Kits for $9,165 submitted by the Operations Department be approved to be funded from the MESF reserve; and, and further, 
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.3

REPORT NO. 25 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (JUNE 13, 2022)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish

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

  Carried

8.3.1

YONGE CORRIDOR LAND USE AND BUILT FORM STUDY (PRELIMINARY STEP TO SECONDARY PLAN) FINAL REPORT (10.4)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the staff report dated June 13, 2022 entitled “Yonge Corridor Land Use and Built Form Study (Preliminary Step to Secondary Plan) Final Report” be received; and,
  2. That the deputations from Lauren Capilongo, Malone, Given Parsons Ltd., and Nick Pileggi, MSH Ltd., at the June 13, 2022 Development Services Committee meeting; and the deputations from Jeffrey Streisfield and Evelin Ellison at the June 14, 2022 Council meeting; and the written submission from Jeffrey Streisfield at the June 14, 2022 Council meeting; be received; and,
  3. That Council endorse the Yonge Corridor Land Use and Built Form Study: Final Report, attached as Appendix ‘A’ and the Yonge North Subway Extension: Funding Transit Investment and Land Value Capture: Final Report, attached as Appendix ‘B’; and,
  4. That this report be circulated to Metrolinx, York Region, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Toronto; and further,
  5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

9.

MOTIONS

​There were no motions.

10.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER

​​There was no notice of motion to reconsider.

 

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11.

NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

11.1

RECOGNTION FROM THE ATMOSPHERIC FUND (13.12)

Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton advised Council that the City of Markham's Recommendation Report on the Implementation of the Sustainability Metrics as a Green Development Standard in Markham was recently recognized by The Atmospheric Fund. 

Mayor Frank Scarpitti noted that this recognition builds on the City’s initiatives already in place, as it becomes important for the environment and the impact on climate change, and the need to reduce energy consumption and looks forward to implementing these standards.

12.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

12.1

INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT ENERGY ASSOCIATION AWARDS (13.12)

Regional Councillor Heath advised that Markham District Energy Inc. (MDEI) was recognized by the International District Energy Association at their conference held in Toronto last week. Regional Councillor Heath received the Public Service Award and Mayor Scarpitti received the Public Sector Leadership award.  These awards are a reflection of the commitment of all the Board members and staff.

13.

BY-LAWS - THREE READINGS

• Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci

  That By-laws 2022-76 to 2022-79 be given three readings and enacted.

  Carried

Three Readings

13.1

BY-LAW 2022-76 ALAI DEVELOPMENTS INC. (FORMERLY 2080552 & 2328465 ONTARIO INC.), 4781, 4791, 4801 AND 4813 14TH AVENUE, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

A By-law to amend By-law 193-81, as amended, and By-law 177-96, as amended, in order to permit a residential townhouse development on the lands.

(Item 8.1.2, Report 23)

• Carried

13.2

BY-LAW 2022-77  A BY-LAW TO PROVIDE FOR AN INTERIM TAX LEVY IN 2023

(Item 8.2.2, Report 24)

• Carried

13.3

BY-LAW 2022-78 CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, EAST OF CORNELL ROUGE BOULEVARD, NORTH OF HIGHWAY 7 AND WEST OF DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY, PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW

A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, Blocks 8 to 14 (inclusive), Registered Plan 65M-4674 and Blocks 18 and 19 (inclusive), Registered Plan 65M-4656, located on the east side of Cornell Rouge Boulevard, north of Highway 7 and west of Donald Cousens Parkway in the Cornell community. 

• Carried

13.4

BY-LAW 2022-79 ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW (WILLIAMSON ROAD; SWAN PARK ROAD)

A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the City of Markham:

1. Reserve Blocks 33, 34, 35, Plan 65M-3482 and Part Centre 80 Acres, Lot 16 Concession 8, designated as Part 4, Plan 65R-35615 - Williamson Road
2. Reserve Blocks 36 and 37, Plan 65M-3482 - Swan Park Road.

• Carried

14.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

Councillor Reid McAlpine advised that he would like to add an item to the confidential agenda regarding solicitor-client privilege. 

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci

  That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 3:09 PM:

  14.1     COUNCIL

  14.1.1  CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 31, 2022 [Section 239 (2) (a) (b) (c) (e) (f)] (16.0)

  14.1.2  PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS TO BOARDS/COMMITTEE) (16.24)Section 239 (2) (b)

  14.1.3  PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS TO BOARDS/COMMITTEE) (16.24)Section 239 (2) (b)

  14.2     REPORT FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE - JUNE 7, 2022

  14.2.1  THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 3); [SECTION 239(2) (a)] (8.1)

  14.3     REPORT FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE - JUNE 8, 2022

  14.3.1  LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; (WARD 4)[Section 239(2)(e)] (8.7,10.12)

  14.4     NEW/ OTHER BUSINESS

  14.4.1  LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; (WARD 3)[Section 239(2)(e)] (8.7,10.12)

  14.4.2 ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE [Section 239 (2) (f)]

  Carried
• Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

  That Council rise from Confidential session at 4:25 PM.

  Carried
• The following Confidential items were approved by Council:

   

14.1

COUNCIL

14.1.1

CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 31, 2022 [Section 239 (2) (a) (b) (c) (e) (f)] (16.0)

• Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  1. That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 31, 2022, be adopted.
  Carried

14.1.2

PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS TO BOARDS/COMMITTEE) (16.24)Section 239 (2) (b)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the following persons be appointed to the Animal Care Committee with an expiry as indicated:

  Cindy Beneteau                               November 30, 2025
  Nithucha Chandran                          November 30, 2024
  Sonia Chow                                      November 30, 2025
  Gloria Wong                                     November 30, 2025
  Yat See Serene Chin                       November 30, 2025
  Janet Andrews                                 November 30, 2024
  Esther Attard                                    November 30, 2024

   

  Carried

14.1.3

PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS TO BOARDS/COMMITTEE) (16.24)Section 239 (2) (b)

• Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
  1. That the following persons be appointed to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee: 

  • • Terrence James Alderson
    • Ron Colucci
    • Jodi Feldman
    • Robert M. Freedman
    • Mark Gannage
    • Kelly Gravelle
    • J. Paul Jones
    • Reagan Ruslim
    • Anxhela (Angela) Peco
    • Clarence Lui

  2. That the attached by-law to appoint the Municipal Election Joint Compliance Audit Committee be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,

  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

   

  Carried

14.2

REPORT FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE - JUNE 7, 2022

14.2.1

THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 3); [SECTION 239(2) (a)] (8.1)

• Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the confidential report on a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by city or local board (Ward 3), be received; and,
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

14.3

REPORT FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE - JUNE 8, 2022

14.3.1

LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; (WARD 4)[Section 239(2)(e)] (8.7,10.12)

• Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. That the confidential report regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (Ward 4), be received; and,
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

14.4

NEW/ OTHER BUSINESS

14.4.1

LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; (WARD 3)[Section 239(2)(e)] (8.7,10.12)

• Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  1. That the confidential report titled, “REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REPORT, Scardred 7 Company Limited, Applicant Appeal of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a residential mixed-use development located at 4038 and 4052 Highway 7 East (Ward 3), City of Markham File No. PLAN 21 120023, Ontario Land Tribunal File No. OLT-22-001998”, be received; and,
  2. That the City Solicitor, or designate, and any necessary Staff be directed to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the appeal on the basis outlined in this confidential report; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

14.4.2

ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE [Section 239 (2) (f)]

• 1. That the confidential update on advice that is subject to Solicitor-Client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose regarding 233 Main Street (Ward 3), be received; and,
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

15.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW - THREE READINGS

• Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes

  That By-law 2022-80 be given three readings and enacted.

  Three Readings

  BY-LAW 2022-80 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 14, 2022.
  
  

  Carried

16.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish

  That the Council meeting be adjourned at 4:31  p.m.

  Carried