Council Meeting Minutes

Meeting Number: 26

Wednesday, December 04, 2024 at 9:30 A.m. - 12:30 P.m.

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
• Morgan Jones, Commissioner, Community Services
• Chris Nearing, Fire Chief
• Bryan Frois, Manager, Executive Operations & Strategic Initiatives
• Joseph Silva, Treasurer
• Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk
• Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk
• Frank Clarizio, Director, Engineering
• Giulio Cescato, Director of Planning & Urban Design
• Graham Seaman, Director, Sustainability ＆ Asset Management
• Stephanie DiPerna, Director, Building Standards
• Terence Tang, Technology Support Specialist II
• Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
• Evan Manning, Senior Planner, Heritage
• Shane Manson, Senior Manager, Revenue & Property Taxation
• Rajeeth Arulanantham, Election and Committee Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting of Council convened at 9:38 AM on December 4, 2024. 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

Councillor Karen Rea declared a conflict of interest with Item 7.2.2 RE: CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Partnerships Approach, as she is a Director on one of the organizations mentioned in the in-camera report.

Deputy Mayor Michael Chan declared a pecuniary interest in regard to Item 7.3.7 RE: Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds Policy as he is an Owner of an Insurance Brokerage.

3.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

3.1

COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 20, 2024

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on November 20, 2024, be adopted.
  Carried

3.2

SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 27, 2024

• Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan
  Seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
  1. That the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on November 27, 2024, be adopted.
  Carried

4.

PRESENTATIONS

​There were no presentations.

5.

DEPUTATIONS

5.1

DEPUTATION ITEM 7.1.1 - RECOMMENDATION REPORT – DESIGNATION OF PRIORITY PROPERTIES – PHASE XV (16.11.3)

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

  That the deputation from Heather Beevor be received.

  Carried
• Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  1. That the deputations from Heather Beevor, Uthayan Ponnuthurai, Anastasis Hatziaikolaou, and Michael Chung be received.

   

  Carried

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.1

LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - PEARS RESTAURANT (WARD 3) (3.21)

• Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Alan Ho
  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

LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - BOSTON PIZZA (WARD 8) (3.21)

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

6.3

LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - UTOPIA DREAM CAFE (WARD 8) (3.21) 

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  1. That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information and be processed accordingly. 
  Carried

6.4

ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL (OLT) DECISION - SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 7, BETWEEN BAYVIEW AVENUE AND SADDLECREEK DRIVE (1107656 ONTARIO INC. TIMES GROUP CORPORATION) (WARD 8) (10.3) (10.5)

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the communication from the City Solicitor summarizing the OLT Decision in regard to the settlement with1107656 Ontario Inc. (Ward 8) City’s non-decisions regarding applications to amend the Official Plan (“OPA”) and the Zoning By-law (“ZBL”) to facilitate a mixed-use development, for the “Subject Lands” located on the south side of Highway 7 East, between South Park Road and Bayview Avenue in the Leitchcroft community be received.
  Carried

6.5

COMMUNICATION FROM ANDREW KAM AND HEATHER BEEVOR RE: ITEM 7.1.1 - RECOMMENDATION REPORT – DESIGNATION OF PRIORITY PROPERTIES – PHASE XV (16.11.3)

• Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Alan Ho
  1. That the communication regarding Item 7.1.1 "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase XV" from Andrew Kam and Heather Beevor be received.
     (Item 5.1 & Item 7.1.1)
  Carried

7.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

7.1

REPORT NO. 45 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (NOVEMBER 12, 2024)

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

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

  Carried

7.1.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT – DESIGNATION OF PRIORITY PROPERTIES – PHASE XV (16.11.3)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the Staff report, dated November 12, 2024, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase XV”, be received; and,
  2. That the written correspondence from Andrew Kam and Heather Beevor be received; and,
  3. 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:
     1. 11288 Kennedy Road (Ward 6): “George and Eliza Brodie House”; and,
     2. 3490 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 2): “Gormley-Wideman House”; and,
  4. That Council state its intention to designate 11288 Kennedy Road (Ward 6) 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 3490 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  6. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act for the properties approved for intent to designate at this meeting, the Clerk’s Department be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,
  7. That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act for the properties approved for intent to designate at this meeting, the matter return to Council for further consideration; and further,
  8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried as Amended
• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

  That the clauses be voted on separately, with clauses 1-3 and 9-11 grouped together and all other clauses dealt with on their own.

  Carried
• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the Staff report, dated November 12, 2024, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase XV”, be received; and,
  2. That the written correspondence from Andrew Kam and Heather Beevor be received; and,
  3. 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:
     1. 11288 Kennedy Road (Ward 6): “George and Eliza Brodie House”; and,
     2. 3490 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 2): “Gormley-Wideman House”; and,
  Carried
• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  4. That Council state its intention to designate 11288 Kennedy Road (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  Carried
• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  8. That Council state its intention to designate 3490 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  Carried
• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  9. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act for the properties approved for intent to designate at this meeting, the Clerk’s Department be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,
  10. That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act for the properties approved for intent to designate at this meeting, the matter return to Council for further consideration; and further,
  11. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried
• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  5. That Council state its intention to designate 7775 Ninth Line (Ward 7) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  Lost
• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

  6. That Council state its intention to designate 6840 Fourteenth Avenue (Ward 7) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,

  Carried
• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  5. That Council state its intention to designate 3949 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  Carried
• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the Staff report, dated November 12, 2024, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase XV”, be received; and,
  2. That the written correspondence from Andrew Kam and Heather Beevor be received; and,
  3. 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: 
     1. 11288 Kennedy Road (Ward 6): “George and Eliza Brodie House”; and,
     2. 7775 Ninth Line (Ward 7): “James and Catharine Young House”; and,
     3. 6840 Fourteenth Avenue (Ward 7): “Franklin H. Raymer House”; and,
     4. 3949 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6): “Spofford-Brodie-Smith House”; and,
     5. 3490 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 2): “Gormley-Wideman House”; and,
  4. That Council state its intention to designate 11288 Kennedy Road (Ward 6) 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 7775 Ninth Line (Ward 7) 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 6840 Fourteenth Avenue (Ward 7) 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 3949 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6) 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 3490 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  9. 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,
  10. 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,
  11. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Lost
• Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
  Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci

  That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to receive Solicitor Advice on Item 7.1.1 at 11:25 AM.

  Carried

7.2

REPORT NO. 46 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (NOVEMBER 26, 2024)

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

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

  Carried

7.2.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, OBJECTION TO NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE – PHASE XII PROPERTIES (16.11.3)

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

  1.    That the Staff report, dated November 26, 2024, titled "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate – Phase XII Properties”, be received; and,
  2.    That the written objection to designation under the Ontario Heritage Act as submitted on behalf of the property owner of 5970 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 6), be received as information; and,
  3.    That Council affirm its intention to designate 5970 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  4.    That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,
  5.    That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve notice of Council’s adoption of the designation by-law as per the requirements 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 by a Recorded Vote
  (See following for Recorded Vote)
• Recorded Vote (8:4)
  NAYS: Councillor Juanita Nathan, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Deputy Mayor Michael Chan, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Councillor Andrew Keyes, Councillor Keith Irish, Councillor Isa Lee, Regional Councillor Alan Ho (8)
  YEAS:  Councillor Karen Rea, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Reid McAlpine, Mayor Frank Scarpitti (4)
  ABSENT: Councillor Ritch Lau (1)

7.2.2

CMHC HOUSING ACCELERATOR FUND PARTNERSHIPS APPROACH (10.0)

Councillor Karen Rea declared a conflict on this item and did not participate in the discussion or vote on this matter.

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the report dated November 26, 2024 entitled “CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund Partnerships Approach” be received; and,
  2. That Council authorize the Director of Planning and Urban Design, in consultation with the Treasurer and in a form approved by the City Solicitor, to negotiate, finalize, and make administrative changes to, as required, housing agreements (and any other necessary associated agreements) that secure the terms and conditions for grants through Initiative 1, Public Partnerships, implemented as a Direct Grant Stream, with organizations included, but not limited to, those in the confidential memorandum dated November 26, 2024, in accordance with the Direct Grant Stream Criteria in Appendix 1; and,
  3. That Council authorize the Director of Planning and Urban Design, in consultation with the Treasurer and in a form approved by the City Solicitor, to finalize,  and make administrative changes to, as required, housing agreements (and any other necessary associated agreements) that secure the terms and conditions for grants through Initiative 5, Incentive Program for Affordable Housing, implemented as a DC Rebate Program with all developers that can deliver units in accordance with the DC Rebate Program Parameters referenced in Appendix 2; and further,
  4. That the Mayor and CAO be authorized to execute these agreements; and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
  Carried

7.3

REPORT NO. 47 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING (DECEMBER 3, 2024)

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes

  That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 9):

  Carried

7.3.1

Q3 2024 STATUS OF CAPITAL AS AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (7.0)

J. Lee, ext. 2963

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the report dated December 3, 2024, titled “Status of Capital Projects as of September 30, 2024” be received; and,
  2. That the Projects completed with surplus funds over $100,000 or with over 50% of Budget remaining, as identified in Appendix 2a, be recommended for closure, and funds associated with these projects in the amount of $5,744,765 be transferred to the original sources of funding as identified in Appendix 2a; and,
  3. That the Projects Completed without surplus funds or with surplus funds under $100,000 or with less than 50% of Budget remaining, as identified on Appendix 2b, be recommended for closure, and funds associated with these projects in the amount of $1,336,725 be transferred to the original sources of funding as identified in Appendix 2b; and,
  4. That the Non-Development Charge Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund by $2,104,150 to the approved amount of $250,000; and,
  5. That the Design Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges – Parks Development Reserve by $118,124 to the approved amount of $100,000; and,
  6. That the Waterworks Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Waterworks Stabilization/Capital Reserve by $112,004 to the approved amount of $100,000; and,
  7. That the Staff approved draws from Other Reserves as part of the Capital Contingency process in the amount of $1,136,863 be received; and,
  8. That the following new capital projects, initiated subsequent to the approval of the 2024 capital budget as per the Capital Budget Control Policy, be received:
     • Project 24312 – 2025 Air Cylinders Replacement – Budget of $76,600 to be funded from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve.
     • Project 24321 - Cornell C.C Parking Garage Remote Monitoring and Maintenance - Budget of $46,762.79 to be funded from the Non-DC Capital Contingency; and further,
  9. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

7.3.2

2025 MEETING CALENDAR (9.0)

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the proposed 2025 Standing Committee & Council Meeting Calendar be adopted; and further,
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

7.3.3

2024 AUDIT PLANNING REPORT (7.0)

K. Soneji, ext. 2681

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the report titled “2024 Audit Planning Report” be received; and,
  2. That the 2024 Audit Planning Report for the year ending December 31, 2024, prepared by KPMG LLP, Chartered Accountants be received; and further, 
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

7.3.4

AWARD OF TENDER 060-T-24 (CRFT 2024-01) FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF UNLEADED FUEL (E10), #1 ULTRA LOW SULPHUR DIESEL AND BIODIESEL FUEL (B20) FOR A FIVE YEAR TERM (2025 – 2029)

S. Dollmaier, ext. 2275 / M. Lee, ext. 2239 

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the report titled “Award of Tender 060-T-24 (CRFT 2024-01) for the Supply and Delivery of Unleaded Fuel (E10), #1 Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel Fuel and Biodiesel Fuel (B20) for a Five Year Term (2025 – 2029)” be received; and,
  2. That the contract for Tender 060-T-24 (CRFT 2024-01) for the supply and delivery of unleaded fuel (E10) be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Brown’s Fuels, in the estimated annual amount of $839,887.40, inclusive of HST; and,
  3. That the contract for Tender 060-T-24 (CRFT 2024-01) for the supply and delivery of #1 ultra low sulphur diesel fuel be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Suncor Energy Products Partnership, in the estimated annual amount of $259,778.40, inclusive of HST; and,
  4. That the contract for Tender 060-T-24 (CRFT 2024-01) for the supply and delivery of biodiesel fuel (B20) be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Brown’s Fuels, in the estimated annual amount of $186,196.32, inclusive of HST; and,
  5. That the term of the contract be five years (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2029); and,
  6. That the 2025 estimated costs of $1,285,862.12 ($839,887.40 + $259,778.40 + $186,196.32) be funded from accounts listed in the Financial Considerations section; and,
  7. That the Purchase Order be adjusted in the future years up to the approved operating budget as adopted by Council; and further,
  8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

7.3.5

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MANAGEMENT REVIEW  (5.3)

D. Chan, ext. 2446 / V. Feng, ext. 2737

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  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

7.3.6

COUNCIL-STAFF RELATIONS POLICY (9.0)

Recorded vote

• Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan
  Seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
  1. That the report titled, “Council-Staff Relations Policy” be received; and,
  2. That Markham City Council adopt the revised “Council-Staff Relations Policy” included as Appendix “B” to this report; and,
  3. That the Council-Staff Relations Policy be brought back to General Committee for review in September, 2025; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

  Carried as Amended by a Recorded Vote

  (See following for Recorded Vote)

  Recorded Vote (8:5)

  YEAS:  Councillor Karen Rea, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Deputy Mayor Michael Chan, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Councillor Andrew Keyes, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Juanita Nathan, Councillor Isa Lee (8)

  NAYS: Councillor Keith Irish, Regional Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Reid McAlpine, Councillor Ritch Lau, Regional Councillor Joe Li (5)

  Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan
  Seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau

  That the matter of the Council-Staff Relations Policy be deferred for six months.

  Withdrawn

  (Mover/Seconder consented to withdraw the motion)

7.3.7

PAY-ON-DEMAND SURETY BONDS POLICY (7.0)

Deputy Mayor Michael Chan declared a conflict on this item and did not participate in the discussion or vote on this matter.

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the report entitled, “Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds Policy” be received; and, 
  2. That the attached Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds Policy be approved; and, 
  3. That the Treasurer be authorized to make any necessary amendments to the Policy to be consistent with the final Provincial Regulation, should there be changes prior to its adoption and enactment; and further, 
  4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

7.3.8

DATA SHARING AND OTHER LICENSE AGREEMENTS (7.0)

M. Miller, ext. 2036

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the report titled “Delegated Authority for signing Data Licensing Agreements, Data Sub-Licensing Agreements, Data Sharing Agreements and Data Privacy Agreements” be received; and,
  2. That Council authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute approved data licensing agreements, data sub-licensing agreements, data sharing agreements, data privacy agreements and other agreements and documents required to facilitate the sharing, licensing, sub-licensing and protection of data as between the City and other levels of government or government agencies, and as between the City and third party vendors in connection with City projects, in accordance with Ontario’s Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of Ontario (MFIPPA) and in a form approved by the City Solicitor; and further,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

7.3.9

MYAP REPORT - MULTI-YEAR ACCESSIBILITY PLAN (16.0)

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the report entitled “City of Markham Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2025-2029” be received; and, 
  2. That Council approve the City of Markham Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2025-2029; and further, 
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.

MOTIONS

​There were no motions.

9.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER

​There were no notices of motion to reconsider.

10.

NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

There were no new / other business.

11.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

There were no announcements.​​

12.

BY-LAWS - THREE READINGS

BY-LAW 2024-215 
WITHDRAWN NOT PASSED
(See Item 7.2.1) 

• Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee

  That By-laws 2024-210 to 2024-217 be given three readings and enacted.

  Carried

Three Readings

12.1

BY-LAW 2024-210, A BY-LAW TO DEDICATE CERTAIN LANDS AS PART OF THE HIGHWAYS OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM (BERZCY 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-39851)

12.2

BY-LAW 2024-211,  TO AMEND BY-LAW 2005-188

Being a by-law to amend the “Parking By-law 2005-188 pertaining to Section 6 “Parking Prohibited in Specified Places Where Signs are on Display (General Stopping and Parking Regulations).

12.3

BY-LAW 2024-212, TO AMEND BY-LAW 106-71

Being a by-law to add “compulsory stop signs” at specific intersections within the City of Markham. (Helen Avenue & Harry Cook Drive / Glenbar Gardens)

12.4

BY-LAW 2024-213, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “BYER-SHANK HOUSE” 10235 HIGHWAY 48

Being a By-law to designate Byer-Shank House, 10235 Highway 48, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest. (Development Services Report No. 32, July 16, 2024 Council, Item 8.3.1)

12.5

BY-LAW 2024-214, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY AS BEING OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE OR INTEREST “HASTINGS-VAGUE HOUSE” 11534 MCCOWAN ROAD

Being a By-law to designate Hastings-Vague House, 11534 McCowan Road, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest. (Development Services Report No. 32, July 16, 2024 Council, Item 8.3.1)

12.6

BY-LAW 2024-215

12.7

BY-LAW 2024-216, SOUTH OF HWY 7, BETWEEN BAYVIEW AVENUE AND SADDLECREEK DRIVE - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 59 (1107656 ONTARIO INC. TIMES GROUP CORPORATION) 

The OPA NO. 59 modifies the City’s 2014 Official Plan to permit residential uses, limited retail and service uses adjacent to Highway 7 East, building heights of up to 50 storeys and an overall 5.0 Floor Space Index (FSI).
To facilitate a By-law number based on direction from the Ontario Land Tribunal.
(Item 6.4)

(By-law 2024-216 as approved by OLT)
(For information only to facilitate the assignment of a by-law number)

12.8

BY-LAW 2024-217,  SOUTH OF HWY 7, BETWEEN BAYVIEW AVENUE AND SADDLECREEK DRIVE - ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (1107656 ONTARIO INC. TIMES GROUP CORPORATION)  (WARD 8) (10.3) (10.5)

Being a By-law to rezone the Subject Lands under By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit the Proposed Development. 
To facilitate a By-law number based on direction from the Ontario Land Tribunal.
(Item 6.4)

(By-law 2024-217 as approved by OLT)
(For information only to facilitate the assignment of a by-law number)

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, in addition to Item 7.1.1 at 11:25 AM:

Council resumed in Open Session at 11:43 AM and passed the following resolutions in Open Session:

• 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 - NOVEMBER 20, 2024 [ MUNICIPAL ACT, SECTION 239 (2) (e)(f)]

13.2

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

13.2.1

CONFIDENTIAL REPORT, REQUEST FOR DIRECTION - ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE (WARD 4) (8.0)

13.2.2

REQUEST FOR DIRECTION - ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL APPEAL OF DESIGNATION BY-LAW FOR 7507 KENNEDY ROAD (WARD 8) (16.11.3)

13.3

GENERAL COMMITTEE

13.3.1

PROPERTIES FOR TAX SALE AUTHORIZATION – DECEMBER 2024; PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING CITY OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES; 

14.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW - THREE READINGS

• Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho
  Seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau

  That By-law 2024-209 be given three readings and enacted.

  Three Readings

  BY-LAW 2024-209- A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 4, 2024.
  No attachment

  Carried

15.

ADJOURNMENT