Electronic Council Meeting Minutes

Meeting No. 4

Tuesday, March 08, 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 Isa Lee

Regrets

• Councillor Khalid Usman

Staff

• Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer
• Trinela Cane, Commissioner, Corporate Services
• Arvin Prasad, Commissioner, Development Services
• Morgan Jones, Commissioner, Community Services
• Claudia Storto, City Solicitor and Director of Human Resources
• Adam Grant, Fire Chief
• Biju Karumanchery, Director, Planning ＆ Urban Design
• Frank Clarizio, Director, Engineering
• Joel Lustig, Treasurer
• Bryan Frois, Manager, Executive Operations & Strategic Initiatives
• Mary Creighton, Director, Recreation Services
• Hersh Tencer, Senior Manager, Real Property, Legal Services
• Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk
• Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk
• Terence Tang, Technology Support Specialist II
• Hristina Giantsopoulos, Election/Council & Committee Coordinator
• Sumon Acharjee, Chief Information Officer
• Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
• Chris Rickett, Director, Economic Development, Culture and Entrepreneurship
• Graham Seaman, Director, Sustainability & Asset Management
• Mark Visser, Senior Manager Strategy Innovation & Investments
• Kevin Ross, Manager, Development Finance & Payroll
• Lisa Chen, Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting
• Veronica Siu, Manager, Budgets, Financial Services
• Alex Moore, Sr. Manager, Procurement & Accounts Payable
• Sugun Rao, Manager, Technology Infrastructure
• Colby Brygidyr, Project Manager, Facilities Assets
• Eric Lizotte, Manager, Corporate Security
• Alain Cachola, Snr Mngr Infrastructure & Capital Works, Engineering
• Stephen Lue, Senior Manager, Development, Planning & Urban Design
• Daniel Brutto, Senior Planner
• Marty Rokos, Senior Planner
• Darryl Lyons, Senior Manager, Policy & Research
• Clement Messere, Senior Planner
• Eric Lariviere, Manager, Flato Theatre, Culture and Economic Development
• Alice Lam, Director, Operations
• Jeff Baker, Supervisor, Licensing & Business Standards
• Brad Roberts, Manager, Zoning & Special Projects
• T'Jon Trudge, Technology Support Specialist II

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting of Council convened at 1:05 PM on March 8, 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.

On behalf of Council, Mayor Frank Scarpitti recognized the recent passing of Markham community leaders - Douglas Meharg; Alick Siu and Jeanne Ker-Hornell. Mr. Meharg dedicated himself to lifelong learning, business success, mentoring others and community building. He was instrumental in helping the Markham Fair relocate from its original location at Main Street Markham and Hwy 7, to the expansive rural tract at McCowan & Elgin Mills Road and was a dedicated volunteer committed to building the Markham Stouffville Hospital.

Alick Siu was a community leader, advocate and volunteer. Mr. Siu was an active member of the Unionville Residents Association (URA), where he was later elected to serve as its Director, and later Vice-President and President. He was a strong supporter of the URA’s monthly newsletter, serving as its first editor. The newsletter continues to this day, and is a source of community news and great pride for the Association. Mr. Siu was also a champion of affordable housing and in 2017, he organized the URA Housing Forum, which brought together experts from different sectors to discuss and advocate with all levels of government. 

Jeanne Ker-Hornell was a longtime resident and strong advocate of heritage preservation. She founded the Unionville Village Conservancy whose priority project was the preservation and restoration of the Stiver Mill. Her achievements have earned her recognition including the Seniors Hall of Fame, Meritorious Award in June of 2010, the Ontario Senior Achievement Award from the Province of Ontario in October of 2010 and she was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

A moment of silence was observed in their honour.

Mayor Scarpitti also noted that March 8, 2022 is International Women's Day and thanked all the women in the Corporation for their contributions. Special thanks to Councillor Rea, Councillor Collucci, Councillor Lee and all the women who serve on the City's Advisory and Board Committees and throughout the City of Markham for their contributions.

 

 

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor Keith Irish declared a conflict with respect to Item No. 13.7, By-law 2022-20 regarding a By-law to provide for Licensing and Regulation of Mobile Businesses in the City of Markham, as his son is an IOS developer for Uber.

Regional Councillor Joe Li declared a conflict with respect to Item No. 8.3.3 regarding "Destination Markham Corporation Update/ Annual General Meeting Matters" as he is the Chair of the 31st World Hakka Conference.

 

 

3.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

3.1

COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 23, 2022

• Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 23, 2022, be adopted.
  Carried

4.

PRESENTATIONS

There were no presentations.

4.1

PRESENTATION - MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE COMMERCIAL CORE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN STUDY – FOLLOW UP ITEMS (10.8)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the presentation on Main Street Unionville Commercial Core Streetscape Master Plan Study; be received.

  (See Communication 6.4 and Item 8.1.1, Report No. 8 for Council's decision on this matter.)

  Carried

5.

DEPUTATIONS

There were no deputations.

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.1

5-2022 SUPPLEMENTARY MEMORANDUM - MINOTAR HOLDINGS INC. AND HAL-VAN 5.5 INVESTMENTS LTD., APPLICATIONS FOR A DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT APPROXIMATELY 823 DWELLING UNITS 

(756 GROUND RELATES AND 67 IN A MIXED-USE BLOCK) ON PART OF LOTS 23 AND 24, CONCESSION 6 (EAST SIDE OF KENNEDY ROAD, NORTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE) (WARD 6) FILE NO. PLAN 20 133038 (10.5, 10.7)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the "SUPPLEMENTARY MEMORANDUM - Minotar Holdings Inc. and Hal-Van 5.5 Investments Ltd., Applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit approximately 823 dwelling units 756 ground relates and 67 in a mixed-use block) on part of lots 23 and 24, Concession 6 (East side of Kennedy Road, north of Major Mackenzie Drive) (Ward 6) File No. PLAN 20 133038 ," dated March 8, 2022 from the Commissioner, Development Services be received.

  (By-law 2022-12)

  Carried

6.2

6-2022 LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - KHAUGULLY INDIAN RESTAURANT (WARD 4) (3.21)

(New liquor licence for indoor and outdoor areas)

• Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
  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

7-2022 SUPPLEMENTARY MEMORANDUM  “4551 ELGIN MILLS DEVELOPMENTS LTD., MAJOR KENNEDY DEVELOPMENTS LTD., AND MAJOR KENNEDY SOUTH DEVELOPMENTS LTD., 

APPLICATIONS FOR A DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS THAT INCLUDE MIXED-USE MULTI-STOREY DEVELOPMENT BLOCKS AT 4551 ELGIN MILLS ROAD EAST, 10225 TO 10227 KENNEDY ROAD AND 4638 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE EAST (WARD 6), FILE NO.: PLAN 20 113780 (10.5, 10.7)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the SUPPLEMENTARY MEMORANDUM dated March 8, 2022, titled “4551 Elgin Mills Developments Ltd., Major Kennedy Developments Ltd., and Major Kennedy South Developments Ltd., Applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit residential subdivisions that include mixed-use multi-storey development blocks at 4551 Elgin Mills Road East, 10225 to 10227 Kennedy Road and 4638 Major Mackenzie Drive East (Ward 6), File No.: PLAN 20 113780”, be received; and,
  2. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-20002 be approved subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’ of this supplementary memorandum; and further,
  3. That Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-20002 will lapse after a period of five (5) years from the date of Council approval in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period.
  Carried

6.4

8-2022 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE COMMERCIAL CORE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN STUDY – FOLLOW UP ITEMS (10.8)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the memo titled “Main Street Unionville Commercial Core Streetscape Master Plan Study (2021)", dated March 3, 2022, be received.

  (See Item No. 8.1.1, Report No. 8 for Council’s decision on this matter)

  Carried
• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  1. That Council consider the matter of "Main Street Unionville Commercial Core Streetscape Master Plan Study (2021)", dated March 3, 2022, immediately following Presentations, with respect thereto.
  Carried

7.

PROCLAMATIONS

None.

8.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

8.1

REPORT NO. 8 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (FEBRUARY 22, 2022)

• That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted, save and except for Item Nos. 8.1.1 and 8.1.4:

8.1.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE COMMERCIAL CORE STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN STUDY (2021) SOUTH OF CARLTON ROAD AND NORTH OF RAILWAY TRACKS (10.8)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the deputations at the February 22, 2022 Development Services Committee meeting by Doug Denby, Jozef Zerczi, Lake Trevelyan, Niina Felushko,  and Harshal Dave on the “Main Street Unionville Commercial Core Streetscape Master Plan Study (2021), be received; and,
  2. That the memo titled “Main Street Unionville Commercial Core Streetscape Master Plan Study (2021)", dated March 3, 2022, be received; and,
  3. That the March 8, 2022 presentation to Council on Main Street Unionville Commercial Core Streetscape Master Plan Study; be received; and,
  4. That the staff report titled “Main Street Unionville Commercial Core Streetscape Master Plan Study (2021)”, dated February 22, 2022, be received; and,
  5. That the Main Street Unionville Commercial Core Streetscape Master Plan 2021 -Study attached to the staff report as Attachments “A” and “B” be received and endorsed in principle as the guiding documents for streetscape improvements and treatment; and,
  6. That as recommended by Development Services Committee, Council endorse the Main Street Unionville Reconstruction Project with an estimated Capital Cost of $10,460,000, including:
     1. Modified Right of Way Concept #2 for Main Street Unionville and the East Lane parking and landscape improvements, as outlined in the Study , with a capital cost estimate of $6,390,000;
     2. Streetlighting replacement, from Highway 7 to the railway tracks, be endorsed by Council to be added as part of this project, at an estimated cost of $410,000;
     3. Enhanced Streetscape Treatment Option #3A , with a capital cost estimate of $3,660,000;
  7. That the available funding of $2,977,000 be endorsed and that the funding source for the additional $7,483,000 be committed from the Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) ($6,688,000) and the Non-DC Growth Reserve ($795,000); and,
  8. That a new 2022 Engineering Capital Budget be  established  for the Main Street Unionville reconstruction in the amount of $10,460,000, inclusive of HST, to be funded from the following reserves:
     1. Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund ($870,600)
     2. Waterworks Reserve ($277,000)
     3. Development Charges Reserve ($50,000)
     4. Stormwater Fee ($1,364,400)
     5. Utility Share ($415,000)
     6. Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) ($6,688,000)
     7. Non-DC Growth Reserve Fund  ($795,000); 

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

  Carried Unanimously by Recorded Vote (12-0)

  (See Following Recorded Vote)
• Recorded Vote (12-0):

  YEAS:             Councillor Keith Irish, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Reid McAlpine, Councillor Karen Rea, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Andrew Keyes, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Isa Lee (12)

  ABSENT:      Councillor Khalid Usman (1) 
• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  1. That Council consider the matter of "Main Street Unionville Commercial Core Streetscape Master Plan Study (2021)”, dated February 22, 2022, immediately following Presentations, with respect thereto.
  Carried

8.1.2

RECOMMENDATION REPORT ALECTRA UTILITIES 7932 KENNEDY ROAD SITE PLAN APPROVAL APPLICATION TO FACILITATE A HEIGHT INCREASE OF AN EXISTING COMMUNICATION TOWER AND ANTENNA SYSTEM FROM 38.1 M (125 FT) TO 54.86 M (180 FT) (WARD 8) FILE NO.: SPC 126772  (10.0)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the report dated February 22, 2022, entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Alectra Utilities, 7932 Kennedy Road, Site Plan Approval Application to facilitate a height increase of an existing communication tower and antenna system from 38.1 m (125 ft.) to 54.86 m (180 ft.) (Ward 8)”, File No. SPC 20 126772 be received; and,
  2. That the presentation by Novanet Communications Limited, regarding the proposed height increase of an existing communication tower and antenna system, be received; and,
  3. That the Site Plan Approval application be approved, subject to the conditions identified in Appendix “A” of this report; and,
  4. That Site Plan Approval shall lapse after a period of three years from the date of approval, should the Proposed Development not proceed in a timely manner; and,
  5. That Industry Canada be advised in writing of this approval (concurrence), and be advised that this approval is with respect to this location only; and further,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.1.3

RECOMMENDATION REPORT SISDIMZ 11087 VICTORIA SQUARE BLVD (VICTORIA SQUARE AND VETMAR AVE) APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO PERMIT 26 TOWNHOUSE UNITS (10.3)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by SV Sisdimz Corp., 11087 Victoria Square Boulevard to facilitate the development of 26 townhouse units (Ward 2) File No. PLAN 19 161649”, be received; and,
  2. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by SV Sisdimz Corp., to amend the Official Plan (Revised 1987), be approved by Council, and that the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and adopted by Council; and,
  3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by SV Sisdimz Corp. to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, be approved and the draft by-law, attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and,
  4. That Draft Plan of Subdivision application submitted by SV Sisdimz Corp. be approved subject to the conditions set out as Appendix ‘C’; and,
  5. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan approval, subject to the conditions set out as Appendix ‘C’, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate; and,
  6. That Draft Plan approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-19003 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance in the event that a Subdivision Agreement is not executed within that period; and,
  7. That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 26 townhouse dwelling units; and,
  8. 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 further,
  9. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

  (By-law 2022-16 and 2022-17)

  Carried

8.1.4

RECOMMENDATION REPORT KINGSBERG WARDEN DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN 91-UNIT EIGHT-STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOCATED ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7 AND EAST OF VERCLAIRE GATE MUNICIPALLY KNOWN AS

3882 HIGHWAY 7 E (WARD 3) FILE NO. SPC 20 135517(10.6)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Kingsberg Warden Development Inc., Application for Site Plan Approval to facilitate the development of a 91-unit, eight-storey residential building located along the north side of Highway 7 and east of Verclaire Gate, municipally known as 3882 Highway 7 East (Ward 3) File No. SPC 20 135517”, be received; and,
  2. That the Site Plan application (SPC 20 135517) submitted by Kingsberg Warden Development Inc. be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions in Appendix ‘A’, and that Site Plan Approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate; and,
  3. That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 91 residential units; and,
  4. That the City reserves the right to revoke or reallocate the servicing allocation should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and,
  5. That York Region be advised that servicing allocation for 91 residential units has been confirmed; and,
  6. That Site Plan Endorsement shall lapse and Site Plan Approval will not be issued after a period of three (3) years from the date of endorsement in the event that the Site Plan Agreement is not executed within that time period; and further,
  7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2

REPORT NO. 9 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (FEBRUARY 28, 2022)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes

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

  Carried

8.2.1

AWARD OF PROPOSAL 191-R-21 - DATA CENTRE HARDWARE REFRESH SOLUTION (7.5)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. 1. That the report entitled “Award of Proposal 191-R-21 Data Centre Hardware Refresh Solution” be received; and,
     2. That the contract for Data Centre Hardware Refresh (One-time - data centre hardware, implementation, training and Year 1 software subscription license, support & maintenance) be awarded to the sole bidder, Zycom Technology Inc. in the amount of $871,439.70 inclusive of HST; and,
     3. That the contract for Data Centre Hardware Refresh for Year 2 – 6 software subscription license, ongoing support and maintenance be paid upfront to the sole bidder, Zycom Technology Inc. in the total amount of $402,791.53 inclusive of HST; and,
     4. That the total capital cost of the award in the amount of $1,274,231.23 ($871,439.70 + $402,791.53) be funded from capital project ITS – Data Centre Server Hardware and Storage System Replacement (account 049-6150-21187-005) with an available budget of $934,820; and,
     5. That the capital budget shortfall in the amount of ($339,411.23) ($934,820 - $1,274,231.23) be funded from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund; and,
     6. That the contract for vendor ongoing support and maintenance costs for (5) five years (Years 2 to 6, 2023 to 2027) be awarded to Zycom Technology Inc. in the amount of $151,872.20 inclusive of HST and funded from GL 400-404-5461 (Computer Software Maintenance) subject to Council approval of the 2023-2027 operating budgets in the amounts of:
        1. Year 2 (2023) - $ 30,374.44
        2. Year 3 (2024) - $ 30,374.44
        3. Year 4 (2025) - $ 30,374.44
        4. Year 5 (2026) - $ 30,374.44
        5. Year 6 (2027) - $ 30,374.44   Total - $151,872.20
     7. That the Chief Information Officer and the Commissioner, Corporate Services be authorized to extend the contract for software subscription, hardware maintenance, ongoing support and maintenance for an additional three (3) years (Years 7 to 9, 2028 to 2030) on behalf of the City (in its sole discretion), and execute any required documentation in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and,
     8. That Zycom Technology Inc. be designated as the preferred vendor for the City’s Data Centre Server Hardware and HCI-Nutanix software subscription license for the term of this contract; and,
     9. That the purchase orders may be adjusted to acquire additional Server Hardware, and Nutanix software subscription license to support growth and future projects, subject to Expenditure Control Policy; and,
     10. That the Chief Information Officer and the Commissioner, Corporate Services be authorized to approve any new purchases of Server Hardware or HCI Software Subscription licenses needed due to growth during the term of this contract; and further,
     11. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2.2

DEVELOPMENT CHARGES & COMMUNITY BENEFITS CHARGE UPDATE (7.11)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the Development Charges & Community Benefits Charge presentation be received; and,
  2. That Council approve stacked townhouse units be assessed development charges at the apartment rate; and,
  3. That Council approve the provision for City Wide Hard credits to be provided based on the lessor of (1) the indexed cost of the infrastructure as stated in the DC Background Study and, (2) the actual cost of the infrastructure; and further, 
  4. That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this presentation.
  Carried

8.3

REPORT NO. 10 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (MARCH 7, 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. 8.3.2:

  Carried

8.3.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION 182 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE EXTERIOR PAINTING FILE NO.: HE 22 109505 (10.13)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the report dated March 7, 2022, titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Heritage Permit Application, 182 Main Street, Unionville, Exterior Painting File: HE 22 109505, Ward 3”, be received; and,
  2. That the exterior repainting of the heritage building is not supported and the Heritage Permit application be denied; and,
  3. That the heritage building be repainted in a colour appropriate to the Unionville Heritage Conservation District based on guidance from staff and the Unionville Heritage Conservation District Plan; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.3.2

COMMENTS ON HOUSING AFFORDABILITY TASK FORCE (10.0)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the report dated March 7, 2022 entitled "Comments on the Report of the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force" be received; and,
  2. That the City of Markham requests the province to undertake consultation should any of the recommendations in the Report of the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force be considered for implementation; and,
  3. That this report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Region of York, the Premier of Ontario; Leaders of the Opposition parties, local MPPs and the AMO as the City of Markham comments on the Report of the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried as Amended
• Council consented to amend clause 3 by adding the following:

   

  "the Premier of Ontario; Leaders of the Opposition parties, local MPPs and the AMO"
• Council had before it the following original recommendation for consideration:

  1. That the report dated March 7, 2022 entitled "Comments on the Report of the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force" be received; and,
  2. That the City of Markham requests the province to undertake consultation should any of the recommendations in the Report of the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force be considered for implementation; and,
  3. That this report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Region of York as the City of Markham comments on the Report of the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.3.3

DESTINATION MARKHAM CORPORATION UPDATE / ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MATTERS (10.16)

Regional Councillor Joe Li declared a conflict with respect to this matters as he is the Chair of the 31st World Hakka Conference and did not take part in the discussion or vote on this matter.

 

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the report “Destination Markham Corporation Update / Annual General Meeting Matters” be received; and,
  2. That Council approve the “Destination Markham Corporation 2022 Business Plan;” and,
  3. That Council approve funding in the amount of $100,000 as part of the Destination Markham Corporation 2022 Budget to support the delivery of the World Hakka Conference; and,
  4. That Council approve the Destination Markham Corporation 2022 Budget to a maximum of $1,444,200; 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.

 

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11.

NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

11.1

NEW/ OTHER BUSINESS - CONFLICT IN UKRAINE (13.0)

Mayor Frank Scarpitti advised that the City is currently looking into what the municipality can do to support the people of Ukraine.

 

 

12.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

There were no announcements.

13.

BY-LAWS - THREE READINGS

Councillor Keith Irish declared a conflict with respect to Item No. 13.7, By-law 2022-20 regarding a By-law to provide for Licensing and Regulation of Mobile Businesses in the City of Markham, as his son is an IOS developer for Uber.

A separate vote for By-law 2022-20 was held. Councillor Keith Irish did not take part in the discussion or vote on this matter.

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton

  That By-laws 2022-12 and 2022-15 to 2022-19; 2022-21 and 2022-23 be given three readings and enacted.

  Carried
• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton

  That By-laws 2022-20 be given three readings and enacted.

  Carried

Three Readings

13.1

BY-LAW 2022-12 MINOTAR HOLDINGS INC. AND HAL-VAN, EAST SIDE OF KENNEDY ROAD NORTH OF MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

A By-law to amend By-law 304-87, as amended and and By-law 177-96, as amended; to facilitate residential development consisting of single detached, semi-detached, townhouse dwellings, a mixed use block, parkland and open space. 

(Item No. 8.1.1, Report 5, February 23, 2022)

• Carried

13.2

BY-LAW 2022-15 A BY-LAW TO APPOINT HEARING OFFICERS TO HEAR APPEALS UNDER REGULATORY BY-LAWS

(Item No. 8.2.3, Report 36, November 9, 2021)

Repeals By-law 203-199.

• Carried

13.3

BY-LAW 2022-16 SV SISDIMZ CORP., 11087 VICTORIA SQUARE BOULEVARD; ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

A By-law to amend By-law 304-87, and By-law 177-96, as amended, to in order to permit the development of 26 townhouse dwelling units.

(Item 8.1.3, Report No. 8)

• Carried

13.4

BY-LAW 2022-17 SV SISDIMZ CORP., 11087 VICTORIA SQUARE BOULEVARD; OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT (REVISED 1987), AS AMENDED

A by-law to adopt an Official Plan Amendment to the in force Official Plan (Revised 1987), as amended, to add a site specific policy that provides for 26 residential townhouse units on the subject lands.

(Item 8.1.3, Report No. 8)

• Carried

13.5

BY-LAW 2022-18 A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2008-96, TO REGULATE OR PROHIBIT THE INJURY OR DESTRUCTION OF TREES WITHIN THE CITY OF MARKHAM

(Item No. 8.2.3, Report 36, November 9, 2021)

• Carried

13.6

BY-LAW 2022-19 A BY-LAW AMEND BY-LAW NO. 2018-91, THE ANIMAL PROTECTION AND SERVICES BY-LAW

(Item No. 8.2.3, Report 36, November 9, 2021)

• Carried

13.7

BY-LAW 2022-20 A BY-LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF MOBILE BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF MARKHAM

Repeals By-law 2012-92.

(Item 8.4.3, Report 43, December 14, 2021)

• Carried

13.8

BY-LAW 2022-21 A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW NO. 2018-90, BEING A BY-LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF STATIONARY BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF MARKHAM

(Item 8.4.3, Report 43, December 14, 2021)

• Carried

13.9

BY-LAW 2022-23 BEING A BY-LAW APPOINT HEARING OFFICERS PURSUANT TO BY-LAW 2022-15, A BY-LAW TO APPOINT HEARING OFFICERS TO HEAR APPEALS UNDER REGULATORY BY-LAWS

• Carried

14.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

Council consented to not resolve into confidential session.  

14.1

COUNCIL

14.1.1

CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 23, 2022 [Section 239 (2) (a) (b) (c) (e) (f)] (16.0)

• Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
  Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
  1. That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 23, 2022, be adopted.
  Carried

14.2

GENERAL COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY 28, 2022

14.2.1

THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD; YORK UNIVERSITY (WARD 3); [Section 239 (2)(a)]

• Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  1. That the confidential report on the security of the property of the City of local Board, York University (Ward 3); be received and,
  2. That staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this report.
  Carried

14.2.2

PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OF LAND BY CITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 3); [SECTION 239 (2)(c)]

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
  1. That the confidential presentation on the proposed or pending acquisition of land by City of local Board - Pan-Am (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

NEW/ OTHER BUSINESS

14.3.1

A POSITION, PLAN, PROCEDURE, CRITERIA OR INSTRUCTION TO BE APPLIED TO ANY NEGOTIATIONS CARRIED ON OR TO BE CARRIED ON BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes

  MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (ALECTRA UNANIMOUS SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT) [Section 239 (2) (k)] (13.7)

   

  1. That the confidential Report on a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board (Alectra Unanimous Shareholders Agreement) be received; and,
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

15.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW - THREE READINGS

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish

  That By-law 2022-22 be given three readings and enacted.

  Three Readings

  BY-LAW 2012-22 -  A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 8, 2022.

  Carried

16.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the Council meeting be adjourned at 4:04 PM.
  Carried