Council Meeting Minutes

Meeting Number: 23

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 1:30 P.m. - 4:30 P.m.

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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
• Arvin Prasad, Commissioner, Development Services
• Claudia Storto, City Solicitor and Director of Human Resources
• Bryan Frois, Manager, Executive Operations & Strategic Initiatives
• Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk
• Frank Clarizio, Director, Engineering
• Giulio Cescato, Director of Panning & Urban Design
• Mark Visser, Senior Manager Financial Strategy & Investments
• Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk
• John Wong, Technology Support Specialist II
• Hristina Giantsopoulos, Election/Council & Committee Coordinator
• Sumon Acharjee, Chief Information Officer
• Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
• Darryl Lyons, Deputy Director, Planning & Urban Design
• Stephanie DiPerna, Director, Building Standards
• Morgan Jones, Commissioner, Community Services
• Joseph Silva, Treasurer
• Stacia Muradali, Manager, Development
• Brashanthe Manoharan, Planner II, Planning & Urban Design
• Soran Sito, Manager, Environmental

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting of Council convened at 1:58 PM on September 27, 2023. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.

Mayor Frank Scarpitti advised that September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which acknowledges the impacts of the residential school system on generations of Indigenous peoples. 

In recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Day, Council observed a moment of silence in remembrance of the children’s lives lost through the residential school system. 

Mayor Frank Scarpitti on behalf of Council recognized the passing of Fred Schaeffer and Sid Kiyoshi Ikeda, longtime contributors to the Markham community.

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 disclosures of Pecuniary Interest.

 

3.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

3.1

COUNCIL MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
  1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on September 12, 2023, be adopted.
  Carried

4.

PRESENTATIONS

4.1

PRESENTATION - CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF MUNCIPAL ADMINISTRATORS - CAMA WILLIS FOR INNOVATION FOR A POPULATION OVER 100,000 AWARD FOR INNOVATING DEMOCRACY AT THE CITY OF MARKHAM:  2022 MARKHAM MUNICIPAL ELECTION  (12.2.6)

Gary Kent, Chief Administrative Officer, Region of Peel and CAMA Board Direct-At-Large for Municipalities with a Population Over 100,000, appeared to present the 2022 CAMA Willis Award for Innovation for a Population over 100,000 for the 2022 Markham Municipal Election and congratulated all the staff involved.

• Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  1. That the 2022 CAMA Willis Award for Innovation for a Population over 100,000 for innovating Democracy at the City of Markham: 2022 Markham Municipal Election. be received; and,
  2. That the Elections Markham Team be congratulated for their efforts in achieving the 2022 CAMA Willis Award.
  Carried

5.

DEPUTATIONS

5.1

DEMETRIOS (JIM) PARASKEVOPOULOS - PLAN 23 131550 - ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION - 2 OVIDA BLVD (13.0)

• Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. That  the rules of procedure be waived to permit a deputation from Demetrios (Jim) Paraskevopoulos regarding Item 8.1.1; and,
  2. That the deputation from Demetrios (Jim) Paraskevopoulos be received.
  Carried

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.1

ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL (OLT) DECISION MADE - ANGUS GLEN SECONDARY PLAN (WARD 6) (13.13)

(MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE, WARDEN AVENUE, ELGIN MILLS ROAD, AND KENNEDY ROAD,  PARTS OF LOTS 21,22, 23, 24 AND 25, CONCESSION 5) (WARD 6)

• Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
  1. That the communication from the City Solicitor regarding the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) decision for Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) Decision made - Angus Glen Secondary Plan (Major Mackenzie Drive, Warden Avenue, Elgin Mills Road, and Kennedy Road,  Parts of Lots 21,22, 23, 24 AND 25, Concession 5) (Ward 6) be received.
  Carried

6.2

CORRESPONDENCE FROM DEMETRIOS (JIM) PARASKEVOPOULOS - PLAN 23 131550 - ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION - 2 OVIDA BLVD (13.0)

(See Item 8.1.1., Report No. 32 for Council's decision on this matter.)

7.

PROCLAMATIONS

7.1

PROCLAMATION AND FLAG RAISING REQUESTS (3.4)

• Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the following new request for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council:
     1. SHRIMAD RAJCHANDRA DAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023.
     2. CIRCULAR ECONOMY MONTH, OCTOBER, 2023.
     3. ECONOMIC ABUSE AWARENESS DAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2023.
  Carried

8.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

8.1

REPORT NO. 32 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING (SEPTEMBER 5, 2023)

• Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine

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

  Carried

8.1.1

PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION REPORT, PARSONS INC., ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A TEMPORARY MULTIPHASE EXTRACTION REMEDIAL SYSTEM WITHIN AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER AT 2 OVIDA BOULEVARD, OVIDA BOULEVARD AND HIGHWAY 7 EAST (WARD 4), FILE NO. PLAN 23 131550

Holly Losignor, from Suncor, Tom Lee, from Parsons and Andrea Brown, from The Ministry of Environment Conservation & Parks were present to respond to Council Members’ questions and provide further clarification on this item.

• Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  1. That the “PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION REPORT – Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a temporary a Multiphase Extraction (MPE) remedial system within an enclosed building (Ward 4), (File No. PLAN 23 131550) at 2 Ovida Boulevard, submitted by Parsons Inc. (c/o Salina Chan). be received; and,
  2. That Staff be directed to facilitate a meeting with Parsons Inc., the Ministry of the Environment, and the area residents to further discuss the proposal and remediation efforts; and,
  3. That Staff aim to bring the application forth to Council by September 27^th; and,
  4. That the deputations from Demetrios (Jim) Paraskevopoulos and Rich Coram be received; and,
  5. That the written submissions from Demetrios Paraskevopoulos and Tupper Wheatley be received; and,
  6. That the Record of the Public Meeting held on September 5, 2023, with respect to the proposed application for Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by submitted by Parsons Inc. (c/o Salina Chan) for 2 Ovida Boulevard (File No. PLAN 23 131550), be received; and,
  7. That the application by Parsons Inc. (c/o Salina Chan) for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. PLAN 23 131550), be approved and the draft implementing Zoning By-law Amendment be finalized and enacted without further notice; and further,
  8. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried
• Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  1. That Council consider the matter of “Zoning By-Law Amendment to Permit  a Temporary Multiphase Extraction Remedial System within an Enclosed Container at 2 Ovida Boulevard” immediately following the Deputations with respect thereto.
  Carried

8.2

REPORT NO. 33 GENERAL COMMITTEE (SEPTEMBER 19, 2023)

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes

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

  Carried

8.2.1

MAYOR YOUTH COMMITTEE 2024/2025 APPOINTMENTS (16.24)

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the Report Appointment of Members to the Markham Mayor’s Youth Council for the period of September 5, 2023 to June 30, 2024 be received; and, 
     
  2. That the following Appointments of Members to the Markham Mayor’s Youth Council be confirmed for the term September 5, 2023 to June 30, 2024; and further, 

  Name	School	Grade	Ward
  Kelly Liu	University of Toronto Schools	9	1
  Sabine Cuesta	Saint Robert Catholic High School	10	1
  Christian Matros	Saint Robert Catholic High School	10	1
  Varna Venkatesh	Saint Robert Catholic High School	10	6
  Michael Li	Markville Secondary School	10	6
  Oscar Cheng	Saint Robert Catholic High School	10	8
  Elisabeth Lum	Markville Secondary School	10	3
  Lilia Zitouni	Saint Robert Catholic High School	10	1
  Kara Cespedes	Markville Secondary School	10	3
  Ivy Chen	Markville Secondary School	10	6
  Zoey Rodrigues	Bill Hogarth High School	10	6
  Jin Zhou	Thornlea High School	11	1
  Melody Cao	Bayview Secondary School	11	2
  Mehrava Afshani	Bayview Secondary School	11	2
  Hadia Rasool	Markham District High School	11	7
  Sarah Gao	Bayview Secondary School	11	6
  Rithikha Kalaiunarbavan	Middlefield Collegiate Institute	11	7
  Callista Chan	Saint Augustine Catholic High School	12	6
  Elyssa Qi	Saint Augustine Catholic High School	12	2
  Tom Zheng	Cresent School	12	3
  Jiabei He	Bill Hogarth High School	12	5
  Aiden Ma	Saint Robert Catholic High School	12	1
  Isabella Peng	Unionville High School	12	4
  Sam Chan	Saint Augustine Catholic High School	12	2
  Ananiya Narmathan	Saint Augustine Catholic High School	12	2

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

  Carried

8.2.2

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 163-R-23 CITYWIDE BUILDING MECHANICAL AND HVAC SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE (7.0)

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the report entitled “Request for Proposal 163-R-23 Citywide Building Mechanical and HVAC Systems Maintenance” be received; and,
  2. That the contract for Services be awarded to the highest ranked bidder, S.I.G. Mechanical Services Limited, for a term of two (2) years in the total amount of $1,629,485.08 inclusive of HST as per the following; and, 
     • November 1, 2023 - October 31, 2024 - $814,742.54
     • November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 - $814,742.54

       
       Total: $1,629,485.08
       
       

  3. That the contract include an option for the City (in its sole discretion) to extend the contract for up to four (4) additional one (1) year terms. Pricing will be firm for the first two years of the contract and prices in years three, four, five and six will be subject to Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase to a maximum of 2%; and,
  4. That the Director of Sustainability & Asset Management and Senior Manager of Procurement & Accounts Payable be authorized to extend the contract for an additional four (4) one year periods subject to approval of the annual operating budget, vendor performance, and an increase based on the CPI to a maximum of 2%; and,
  5. That the award be funded from the accounts identified in the Financial Considerations section, subject to approval of the 2024-2029 operating budgets; and,
  6. The annual shortfall of $42,632.99 be captured as part of the 2024 contract escalations and adjusted accordingly, subject to approval of the 2024-2029 operating budgets; and further, 
  7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.3

REPORT NO. 34 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING (SEPTEMBER 26, 2023)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

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

  Carried

8.3.1

MINGAY AVENUE AT HAMMERSLY BOULEVARD PROPOSED ALL-WAY STOP (WARD 6) (5.12)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the report entitled “Mingay Avenue at Hammersly Boulevard Proposed All-way Stop (Ward 6)” be received; and,
  2. That Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law 106-71, pertaining to compulsory stops, be amended to include all approaches to the intersection of Mingay Avenue at Hammersly Boulevard; and,
  3. That the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate signs and pavement markings at the subject location; and,
  4. That the cost of materials and installation for the traffic signs and pavement markings in the amount of $1,000 be funded from capital project #083-5350-23112-005 (Traffic Operational Improvements); and,
  5. That York Regional Police be requested to enforce the all-way stop control upon installation of these stop signs and passing of the By-law; and further,
  6. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.3.2

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, REVISION TO A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF A DESIGNATION BY-LAW 9392 KENNEDY ROAD (“THE THOMAS LOWNSBOROUGH HOUSE”), WARD 6 (16.11)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the Staff report, dated September 26, 2023, titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT - Revision to a Legal Description of a Designation By-law, 9392 Kennedy Road (“The Thomas Lownsborough House”), Ward 6”, be received; and,
  2. That the legal description, as contained within the previously approved Heritage Designation By-law 2020-72, be amended to reflect the property’s current legal description, and that By-law 2020-72 be amended to ensure conformance with the Ontario Heritage Act, as amended; and further,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.3.3

AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW 2023-20 (A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSING PERMIT APPLICATIONS UNDER THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT) AND BY-LAW 2002-276, AS AMENDED. (16.11)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the report dated September 26, 2023, titled, “Amendment to By-law 2023-20 (A By-Law to Establish Procedures for Processing Permit Applications under the Ontario Heritage Act) and By-law 2002-276, as amended”, be received; and,
  2. That the proposed by-law amendment to By-law 2023-20 attached to this report as Appendix “A”, be adopted; and,
  3. That By-law 2002-276, as amended by By-law 2023-21, being a by-law to impose fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by the City, be further amended to reflect the Heritage Permit application fees as noted in Appendix “B” attached to this report’; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.3.4

MARKHAM TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN STUDY TERMS OF REFERENCE (10.0)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the report entitled “Markham Transportation Master Plan Study Terms of Reference” be received; and,
  2. That the following TMP Study Terms of Reference be endorsed:
     1. Develop a comprehensive consultation plan to solicit public and stakeholder input and feedback on transportation needs throughout the TMP’s development; and,
     2. Complete a background review of relevant information, studies, and data to understand Markham’s planning context and transportation needs in existing plans including provincial, regional, and local transportation plans; and,
     3. Undertake a transportation needs assessment to review existing travel demand patterns and forecast future travel demand. Analyze gaps and opportunities under existing and future conditions to inform development of transportation network options and policies; and,
     4. Establish an overarching vision and guiding principles for the TMP in consultation with internal and external stakeholders; and,
     5. Develop whitepapers on electrification and autonomous vehicles, and transportation data sources, to inform policy and strategy development; and,
     6. Develop a complete streets design guidelines and strategy to enhance transportation options for all road users, providing conceptual cross-sections for all City roads and reviewing road classifications; and,
     7. Develop a micro-mobility and shared-mobility services strategy that integrates new and emerging personal and shared micro-mobility devices into Markham’s existing and future transportation network; and,
     8. Assess the need and justification of specific transportation network improvement options for active transportation, transit, roads, and micro-mobility, leading to recommended revised multi-modal transportation networks; and,
     9. Develop transportation policies for incorporation into the Official Plan update; and,
     10. Prepare an implementation plan, including a 10-year infrastructure capital plan and funding strategies to support the implementation of the TMP; and further,
  3. 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 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 by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Alan Ho

  That By-laws 2023-131 to 2023-142 be given three readings and enacted.

  Carried

Three Readings

13.1

BY-LAW 2023-130, ANGUS GLEN SECONDARY PLAN 

Being a By-Law to adopt Amendment No. 47 to the City of Markham Official Plan 2014, as amended.
By-law 2023-130 as approved by OLT, for information only to facilitate the assignment of a by-law number.

(Item 6.1)

13.2

BY-LAW 2023-131, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2020-72 BEING A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE THE THOMAS LOWENSBOROUGH HOUSE, 9392 KENNEDY ROAD

A by-law to amend a by-law 2020-72 to designate a property as being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest Thomas Lownsbrough House.

(Item 8.3.2)

• Carried

13.3

BY-LAW 2023-132, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL INTEREST - HENRY AND ANNETTA CLARRY HOUSE

A by-law to designate a property as being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest “Henry and Annetta Clarry House”
7822 Highway 7 East PT LT 11, CON 10 MARKHAM PT 1 64R4520; MARKHAM

• Carried

13.4

BY-LAW 2023-133, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL INTEREST - DAVID AND FANNIE MOYER HOUSE

A by-law to designate a property as being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest “David and Fannie Moyer House”
53 Dickson Hill Road PT W1/4 LT 30 CON 8 MARKHAM PT 2 65R3931 CITY OF MARKHAM

• Carried

13.5

BY-LAW 2023-134, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL INTEREST - KOCH-WIDEMAN HOUSE

A by-law to designate a property as being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest “Koch-Wideman House”
10062 Highway 48 PT LOT 21, CON 7 MARKHAM; PART 1, PLAN 65R40519 CITY OF MARKHAM

• Carried

13.6

BY-LAW 2023-135, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL INTEREST - MACEY-PERKINS-HAGERMAN HOUSE

A by-law to designate a property as being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest “Macey-Perkins-Hagerman House”
10729 Victoria Square Blvd LT 25 PL 184 MARKHAM; LT 26 PL 184, LT 27 PL 184, PT 1 65R24319, MARKHAM

• Carried

13.7

BY-LAW 2023-136, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL INTEREST - GRAHAM-HALLMAN HOUSE

A by-law to designate a property as being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest “Graham-Hallman House”
PART LOT 31 CONCESSION 7, DESIGNATED AS PART 3 ON PLAN 65R-40295, DESIGNATED AS PART 1 ON PLAN 65R-40558, BEING PART OF PIN: 03726-1546

• Carried

13.8

BY-LAW 2023-137, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 1229, AMENDED

The proposed by-law amendment applies to a parcel of land with an approximate area of 0.1 hectares (0.25 acres), which is located on the west side of Ovida Boulevard.  The address is 2 Ovida Boulevard Part of Lot 2 PLAN 3495 N, City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York.  The subject lands are zoned Residential (R1) under By-law 1229, as amended. The purpose and effect of this By-law is to permit a Multi-phase Extraction System on the subject property. 

(Item 6.2 and Item 8.1.1)

• Carried

13.9

BY-LAW 2023-138, A BY-LAW TO DEEM CERTAIN LANDS NOT TO BE A REGISTERED PLAN SUBDIVISION FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUBSECTION 50(3) OF THE PLANNING ACT

This deeming by-law applies to the lands located west of Allstate Parkway and north of Tiverton Court and known legally as Lots 1 and 2, Plan 65M-2695.  
The purpose of this by-law is to deem the lands and enact a by-law under Section 50(4), of the Planning Act, not to be within a registered plan of subdivision for the purposes of Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, to allow Lot 1 Plan 65M-2695, and Lot 2, Plan 65M-2695 to merge to facilitate the development of two industrial buildings.

• Carried

13.10

BY-LAW 2023-139, 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.  The lands are located on the west side of Kennedy Road, north of 16th Avenue. (Minto Communities Inc, Block 156, Plan 65M-4693).  This by-law applies to Block 156 on Registered Plan 65M-4693.  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 98 townhouse units.

• Carried

13.11

BY-LAW 2023-140, TO DECLARE CERTAIN LANDS LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS BLOCK 23, PLAN 65M-3662, CITY OF MARKHAM, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK, SURPLUS TO MUNICIPAL PURPOSES

The Council of The Corporation of the City of Markham hereby enacts that Block 23, Plan 65M-3662, City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York be declared surplus to municipal purposes. 

• Carried

13.12

BY-LAW 2023-141, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2002-276, BEING A BY-LAW TO IMPOSE FEES OR CHARGES FOR SERVICES OR ACTIVITIES PROVIDED OR DONE BY THE CITY OF MARKHAM

A by-law to amend By-law 2002-276, being a by-law to impose fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by the City of Markham. That By-law 2023-21 be repealed, and enacting the Fee Schedule for Heritage Permit Applications as noted in Schedule “A” attached to this by-law, 2023-142. 

• Carried

13.13

BY-LAW 2023-142, A BY-LAW TO AMEND PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSING PERMIT APPLICATIONS UNDER THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT

A By-Law to Amend Procedures For Processing Permit Applications under the Ontario Heritage Act, and that By-Law 2023-20 be amended. 

(Item 8.3.3)

• Carried

14.

CONFIDENTIAL

Council consented not to go into closed session and passed the following recommendations in open session.

14.1

COUNCIL

14.1.1

CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  1. That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on September 12, 2023 be adopted.
  Carried

14.2

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE - SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

14.2.1

REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REPORT, 17, 19, 21, AND 23 MORGAN AVENUE, ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL APPEALS OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT A RESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE 40-STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING (WARD 1) (10.3, 10.5)

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  1. That the September 26, 2023, Confidential Report titled “REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REPORT Curated North Inc., 17, 19, 21, and 23 Morgan Avenue, Ontario Land Tribunal Appeals of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications to permit a Residential High-Rise development comprised of a 40-storey residential building with 487 units on the east side of Yonge Street, south of Morgan Avenue (Ward 1)”, be received; and,
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

14.2.2

OLT APPEAL – 9331 TO 9399 MARKHAM ROAD BY FOURO TOWERS BUILDERS LTD. AND SASSON CONSTRUCTION INC. (WARD 5) (10.5, 10.6)

• Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
  Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
  1. That the Confidential Report titled, “REQUEST FOR DIRECTION, Fouro Towers Builders Ltd. and Sasson Construction Inc., Ontario Land Tribunal Appeals for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications to facilitate a mixed use development consisting of two residential buildings (37 and 42 storeys) and nine integrated townhouse units at 9331 to 9399 Markham Road (Ward 5), File Nos. ZA 18 140091 and SPC 22 114181”, be received; and,
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
  Carried

15.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW - THREE READINGS

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish

  That By-law 2023-129 be given three readings and enacted.

  Three Readings

  BY-LAW 2023-129 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2023.

  No attachment

  Carried

16.

ADJOURNMENT

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 3:30 PM.

• Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  Seconded by Councillor Juanita Nathan
  Carried