General Committee Meeting Minutes

Meeting Number: 2
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Live streamed
Roll Call
  • 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 Juanita Nathan
  • Councillor Isa Lee
Regrets
  • Mayor Frank Scarpitti
  • Councillor Amanda Collucci
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
  • Chris Nearing, Fire Chief
  • Joseph Silva, Treasurer
  • Sumon Acharjee, Chief Information Officer
  • Alex Moore, Manager of Purchasing & Accounts Payable
  • Chris Bullen, Manager, By-Law Services
  • Mark Visser, Senior Manager Strategy Innovation & Investments
  • Eddy Wu, Director, Environmental Services
  • Jay Pak, Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting
  • John Wong, Technology Support Coordinator
  • Emil Bautista, Technology Support Specialist II
  • Anushrut Bharadwaj, Assistant to Council/Committee
  • Iyana Mundo, Assistant to Council/Committee
  • Rajeeth Arulanantham, Election & Committee Coordinator

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT


We begin today by acknowledging the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples and their commitment to stewardship of the land. We acknowledge the communities in circle. The North, West, South and Eastern directions, and Haudenosaunee, Huron- Wendat, Anishnabeg, Seneca, Chippewa, and the Mississaugas of the Credit peoples. We share the responsibility with the caretakers of this land to ensure the dish is never empty and to restore relationships that are based on peace, friendship, and trust. We are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

General Committee convened at 9:32 AM with Councillor Keith Irish presiding as Chair.

2.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.

3.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

 

3.1
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 21, 2025 GENERAL COMMITTEE (16.0)

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - GC_Jan21_2025 - English.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Karen Rea
    Seconded byCouncillor Ritch Lau
    1. That the minutes of the January 21, 2025 General Committee meeting be confirmed.
    Carried

4.
PRESENTATIONS

 

There were no presentations.

5.
DEPUTATIONS

 

There were no deputations.

6.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

There were no communications.

7.
PETITIONS

 

There were no petitions.

8.
CONSENT REPORTS - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

 

8.1
2024 INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE REVIEW (7.0)

This item has attachments. 
1.2024 Year End Investment Performance Review.pdf
2.2024 Year End Analysis Investments print copy.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    Seconded byCouncillor Isa Lee
    1. That the report dated February 4, 2025 entitled “2024 Investment Performance Review” be received; and further,
    2. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.2
NEW USER FEES (7.4)

This item has attachments. 
1.New User Fees Final.pdf
2.Appendix A - Schedule of New User Fees R.pdf
3.Appendix B - By-Law Update Final.pdf

The Committee made comments on the Permitting of Noise By-Law Exemption fee for business owners and restaurants.

The Committee also asked questions on the Investigation Of an Open-Air Burning Complaint from Public/Fire Crews fee.

Chris Nearing, Fire Chief, responded to questions from Committee on this new fee for attending an open-air burning complaint investigation. Chief Nearing clarified that this is a new fee and is in addition to the fine for an open-air burning without a permit.

  • Moved byDeputy Mayor Michael Chan
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Alan Ho
    1. That the report titled “New User Fees” be received; and,
    2. That the new user fee, permit and fines as outlined in Appendix A be approved; and,
    3. That By-Law 2012-137, Licensing, Permit and Service Fees be amended to reflect the proposed fee changes as outlined in Appendix B (Table 1.1); and,
    4. That By-Law 2002-276, To Impose Fees and Charges for Services or Activities provided or done by the City of Markham, be amended to reflect the proposed fee changes as outlined in Appendix B (Table 1.2); and,
    5. That Schedule A of By-Law 2018-109, a by-law to regulate the use, alteration, and occupancy of highways within the City of Markham be amended with changes as outlined in Appendix B (Table 1.3); and further,
    6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.3
MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 26, 2024, MARKHAM ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (16.0)

This item has attachments. 
1.MEAC Sept 26 2024 - Final.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    Seconded byCouncillor Isa Lee
    1. That the minutes and notes of the September 26, 2024, Environmental Advisory Committee be received for information purposes.
    Carried

8.4
MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 16, OCTOBER 28, AND DECEMBER 16, 2024 ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY (16.0)

This item has attachments. 
1.Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility Minutes- September 16, 2024.pdf
2.Minutes_Accessibility Advisory Committee - October 28, 2024.pdf
3.Markham Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes - December 16, 2024(1).pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    Seconded byCouncillor Isa Lee
    1. That the minutes and notes of the September 16, October 28, and December 16, 2024 Advisory Committee on Accessibility be received for information purposes.
    Carried

8.5
MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 15, 2024 BOX GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD (16.0)

This item has attachments. 
1.BGCC Minutes - Oct 15, 2024.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    Seconded byCouncillor Isa Lee
    1. That the minutes and notes of the October 15, 2024 Box Grove Community Centre Board Member Meeting be received for information purposes.
    Carried

8.6
MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 25, 2024 MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD (16.0)

This item has attachments. 
1.Approved Minutes of MPL Regular Meeting November 25. 2024.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    Seconded byCouncillor Isa Lee
    1. That the minutes and notes of the November 25, 2024, Markham Public Library Board be received for information purposes.
    Carried

9.
MOTIONS

 

There were no motions.

10.
NOTICES OF MOTION

 

There were no notices of motion.

11.
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

 

There were no new/other business.

12.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

There were no announcements.

13.
ADJOURNMENT

 
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    Seconded byCouncillor Juanita Nathan

    That General Committee adjourn at 9:41 AM.

    Carried
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