Council Meeting Minutes

Meeting Number: 27
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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 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
  • Eddy Wu, Director, Environmental Services
  • Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk
  • John Wong, Technology Support Specialist II
  • Hristina Giantsopoulos, Election/Council & Committee Coordinator
  • Sumon Acharjee, Chief Information Officer
  • Darryl Lyons, Deputy Director, Planning & Urban Design
  • Shane Manson, Senior Manager, Revenue & Property Taxation
  • Stephanie DiPerna, Director, Building Standards
  • Morgan Jones, Commissioner, Community Services
  • Joseph Silva, Treasurer
  • Danny Chan
  • Heena Mistry
  • Michael Dipasquale

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1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

The meeting of Council convened at 1:23 PM on November 29, 2023. 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

 
 There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.
 

3.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

 

3.1
COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Minutes November 15 2023.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Isa Lee
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
    1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on November 15, 2023, be adopted.
    Carried

4.
PRESENTATIONS

 

4.1
WORLD COUNCIL ON CITY DATA ISO37120 CERTIFICATION - CITY OF MARKHAM PLATINUM CERTIFICATION (12.2.6)

 

The Mayor advised that the presentation regarding the World Council on City Data ISO37120 Certification was postponed to a future date.

5.
DEPUTATIONS

 

There were no deputations.

6.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

6.1
LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - HOCKEY LEGENDS TRAINING INC. (WARD 4) (3.21)

This item has attachments. 
1.Hockey Legends Training Inc Ward 4.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Karen Rea
    Seconded byCouncillor 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

6.2
LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - KYUSHU RESTAURANT (WARD 1) (3.21)

This item has attachments. 
1.Kyushu Ward 1.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Keith Irish
    Seconded byCouncillor Ritch Lau
    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 - JIYU THAI HOT POT RESTAURANT (WARD 8) (3.21)

This item has attachments. 
1.Jiyu Thai Hot Pot Ward 8.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Isa Lee
    Seconded byCouncillor Juanita Nathan
    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
LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - MEHFILL INDIAN CUISINE RESTAURANT (WARD 8) (3.21)

This item has attachments. 
1.Mehfill Indian Restaurant.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Isa Lee
    Seconded byCouncillor Juanita Nathan
    1. That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information and be processed accordingly.
    Carried

7.
PROCLAMATIONS

 

7.1
PROCLAMATION AND FLAG RAISING REQUESTS (3.4)

 

There were no proclamations or flag raising requests.

8.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

 

8.1
REPORT NO. 41 GENERAL COMMITTEE (NOVEMBER 21, 2023)

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Keith Irish
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Michael Chan

    That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 3):

    Carried

8.1.1
WATER/ WASTEWATER SEWER SYSTEM FINANCIAL PLAN (5.3)

This item has attachments. 
1.2023 Water and WasteWater Financial Plan GC Report FINAL.pdf
2.Water and Wastewater System Financial Plan - Markham Distribution System 2023 Update FINAL.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Keith Irish
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Michael Chan
    1. That the report entitled “Water and Wastewater System Financial Plan,” prepared in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and Ontario Regulation 453/07, be received; and, 
    2. That Council, as the Owner and Operating Authority of the City of Markham’s Drinking Water System, approve the Corporation of the City of Markham’s “Water and Wastewater System Financial Plan,” which indicates that the Markham drinking water and wastewater system is financially viable; and,
    3. That Council authorize Staff to submit the “Water and Wastewater System Financial Plan” to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on or before the application deadline of January 21, 2024; and further, 
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.1.2
2024 MEETING CALENDAR (9.0)

This item has attachments. 
1.2024 Council and Standing Committee Meeting Calendar - Cover.pdf
2.2024 Council and Standing Committee Meeting Calendar.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Keith Irish
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Michael Chan
    1. That the proposed 2024 Standing Committee & Council Meeting Calendar be adopted; and,
    2. That the public meeting scheduled for June 10, 2024 be moved to June 17, 2024; and further,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.1.3
2023 IN-YEAR CAPITAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS (7.5)

This item has attachments. 
1.2023 In-year Capital Additions Report.pdf
2.2023 In-year Capital Addition Summary.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Keith Irish
    Seconded byDeputy Mayor Michael Chan
    1. That the report dated November 21, 2023 titled “2023 In-Year Capital Additions” be received; and,
    2. That Council approve 36 2023 in-year capital additions, which total $38,701,511 as outlined in Appendix 1; and further, 
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.2
REPORT NO. 42 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (NOVEMBER 27, 2023)

 
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 3):
    Carried

8.2.1
RECOMMENDATION REPORT, COMMENTS ON BILL 139, LESS RED TAPE, MORE COMMON SENSE ACT, 2023 – PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT AND REGULATION (16.11)

This item has attachments. 
1.Bill 139, Less Red Tape, More Common Sense Act, 2023 - Proposed Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the Staff report, dated November 27, 2023, titled, "Recommendation Report, Comments on Bill 139, Less Red Tape, More Common Sense Act, 2023 – Proposed Amendment to the Ontario Heritage Act and Regulation”, be received; and,
    2. That the City of Markham does not support the proposed changes to Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act concerning individually designated properties occupied by buildings used for religious practices; and,
    3. That this report be forwarded to the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism as the City of Markham’s comments on Bill 139 (Schedule 14); and further,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.2.2
VIA HIGH FREQUENCY RAIL PROJECT- STATION STRATEGIC BUSINESS CASE (5.14)

This item has attachments. 
1.HFR Station Strategic Business Case.pdf
2.Attachment A - Proposed HFR Route.pdf
3.Attachment B - Map of Potential Markham HFR Station Locations.pdf
4.Attachment C - HFR Station Strategic Case Summary.pdf
5.Attachment D - HFR Station Economic Case Summary.pdf
6.Attachment E - HFR Station Strategic Business Case Presentation.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the report entitled “VIA High Frequency Rail Project - Station Strategic Business Case” and presentation be received; and,
    2. That the City of Markham endorses the VIA High Frequency Rail Project – Station Strategic Business Case and the Box Grove Station location with all of its benefits from transit linkages, access to tourism destinations across the region, and economic development activity; and,
    3. That Staff engage the VIA HFR project office to present and submit the strategic business case that supports Box Grove as the preliminary preferred station location; and further,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 
    Carried

8.2.3
CITY OF MARKHAM ROAD SAFETY PLAN - TERMS OF REFERENCE (5.12)

This item has attachments. 
1.Road Safety Plan Report.pdf
2.RSP TOR Presentation - Final.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the report entitled “City of Markham Road Safety Plan - Terms of Reference” and presentation be received; and
    2. That the following Terms of Reference for the development of the Markham Road Safety Plan be endorsed:
      1. Build on the outcomes of York Region’s Traveller Safety Plan and Markham’s Traffic Safety Audit to develop a Road Safety Plan that is tailored to the City of Markham; and,
      2. Develop and conduct a comprehensive stakeholder consultation plan to solicit public and stakeholder input and feedback throughout the development of the Road Safety Plan; and,
      3. Establish branding that is both specific for the City of Markham and complementary to the York Region Traveller Safety Plan to ensure consistent messaging is provided throughout the Road Safety Plan’s implementation; and,
      4. Complete a background review of relevant information, studies, and data to ensure the Road Safety Plan builds on previously completed work, is data-driven and evidence-based; and,
      5. Identify engineering and enforcement measures (safety tools) and assess their applicability, feasibility and effectiveness; and, 
      6. Review the City’s existing traffic calming policy, specifically as it pertains to vertical traffic calming measures such as speed humps/cushions and raised intersections; and,
      7. Develop a 5-year capital program which prioritizes the implementation of recommended measures; and,
      8. Develop a business case detailing the resource requirements (i.e. staff and financial) necessary to deliver and sustain the City’s Road Safety Program; and,
      9. Identify potential funding opportunities for the implementation of the Road Safety Program; and further,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.3
REPORT NO. 43 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (NOVEMBER 28, 2023)

 
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 6):
    Carried

8.3.1
VARLEY MCKAY ART FOUNDATION OF MARKHAM 2022 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MATTERS (16.0)

This item has attachments. 
1.2022 Varley McKay Art Foundation Financials with KPMG report - Nov 28 DSC.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 2022, be approved; and,
    2. That KPMG LLP be approved to audit the 2023 Varley McKay Art Foundation Financial Statements; and further,
    3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.3.2
RECOMMENDATION REPORT – OBJECTIONS TO NOTICES OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE – PHASE II PROPERTIES (16.11)

This item has attachments. 
1.RECOMMENDATION REPORT – Objections to Notices of Intention to Designate – Phase II Properties.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the Staff report, dated November 28, 2023, titled "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Objections to Notices of Intention to Designate – Phase II Properties”, be received; and,
    2. That the written objections to designation under the Ontario Heritage Act as submitted by or on behalf of the property owners of 10159 McCowan Road (Ward 6) and 7880 Highway 7 East (Ward 5), be received as information; and,
    3. That Council affirm its intention to designate 2 Legacy Drive (Ward 7): “Box Grove United Church” under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
    4. That Council affirm its intention to designate 81 Dickson Hill Road (Ward 5): “Dickson Hill Mill House” under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
    5. That Council affirm its intention to designate 4130 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6): “Almira Mill House” under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
    6. That Council affirm its intention to designate 4159 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6): “Almira General Store and Post Office” under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
    7. That Council affirm its intention to designate 6772 Fourteenth Avenue (Ward 6): “Box Grove General Store” under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
    8. That Council affirm its intention to designate 7880 Highway 7 East (Ward 5): “Albert and Bertha Reesor House” under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
    9. That Council affirm its intention to designate 10159 McCowan Road (Ward 6): “Haacke-Warriner Farmhouse” under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
    10. That Council affirm its intention to designate 10224 Highway 48 (Ward 6): “Christian and Nancy Hoover House” under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
    11. That Council affirm its intention to designate 10387 McCowan Road (Ward 6): “Thomas and Catharine Peach House” under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
    12. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to place designation by-laws before Council for adoption; and,
    13. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve notice of Council’s adoption of the designation by-laws as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and further,
    14. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.3.3
MARKHAM CENTRE TRAIL, MASTER PLAN STUDY (WARDS 2, 3 AND 8) (5.0)

This item has attachments. 
1.DSC Report - Markham Centre Master Plan- Nov 28 2023_Report.pdf
2.Attachments.pdf
3.Council Presentation Nov 28, 2023.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the report entitled “Markham Centre Trail, Master Plan Study (Wards 2, 3 and 8)”, be received; and,
    2. That the conceptual preferred trail route for the Markham Centre Trail, as set out in the Master Plan Environmental Study Report (ESR), be endorsed by Council; and,
    3. That City staff be authorized to issue a Notice of Study Completion and file the Master Plan Study for Markham Centre Trail with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP); and,
    4. That City staff report back to Development Services Committee following the completion of the Markham Centre Secondary Plan Study and the Yorktech Drive Extension Environmental Assessment process to present the overall implementation program for the remaining sections of the Markham Centre Trails including timelines and a funding source assessment; and further,
    5. That City staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.3.4
RECOMMENDATION REPORT MARKHAM COMMERCIAL CENTRE LTD. APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO THREE-STOREY OFFICE BUILDINGS AND THREE ONE-STOREY INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS 

This item has attachments. 
1.RECOMMENDATION REPORT - Markham Commercial Centre Ltd. - 55 East Valhalla Drive SPC 22 118800.pdf
2.Figure 1 - Location Map.pdf
3.Figure 2 - Area Context and Zoning.pdf
4.Figure 3 - Aerial Photo.pdf
5.Figure 4 - Proposed Site Plan.pdf
6.Figure 5 - 3-storey Office Building Elevation (Building A - Fronting Highway 7).pdf
7.Figure 6 - 3-storey Office Building Elevation (Building E - Fronting Highway 7).pdf
8.Figure 7 - 1-storey Industrial Building Elevation (Building B).pdf
9.Figure 8 - 1-storey Industrial Building Elevation (Building C - Fronting Cochrane Drive).pdf
10.Figure 9 - 1-storey Industrial Building Elevation (Building D - Fronting Cochrane Drive).pdf
11.Figure 10 - Conceptual Rendering (view from northwest corner).pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the November 28, 2023, report title, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Markham Commercial Centre Ltd., Application for Site Plan Approval to facilitate the development of two three-storey office buildings and three one-storey industrial buildings located south of Highway 7 and west of Woodbine Avenue, municipally known as 55 East Valhalla Drive, File No. SPC 22 118800 (Ward 8)”, be received; and,
    2. That the Site Plan Application (SPC 22 118800) submitted by Markham Commercial Centre Ltd. 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 Site Plan Endorsement shall lapse and Site Plan Approval will not be issued after a period of three years from the date of endorsement in the event that the Site Plan Agreement is not executed within that time period; and further,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.3.5
RECOMMENDATION REPORT, SUNNY COMMUNITIES (MARKHAM GOLD) INC., OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION TO PERMIT A HIGH RISE MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT WITH 736 UNITS (624 APARTMENT AND 112 MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS) 

This item has attachments. 
1.9900 Rec Report Nov 28 23 - Revised TDM.pdf
2.Figure 1 - Location Map(1).pdf
3.Figure 2 - Area Context and Zoning Designations.pdf
4.Figure 3 - Aerial Photo(1).pdf
5.Figure 4 - Conceptual Site Plan.pdf
6.Figure 5 - Conceptual Rendering - West View From Markham Road.pdf
7.9900 Markham Road Draft OPA - Appendix A.pdf
8.9900 Markham Road - DRAFT ZBA - Appendix B (Revised).pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the November 28, 2023, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, “Sunny Communities (Markham Gold) Inc., Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application to permit a high rise mixed-use development with 736 units (624 apartment and 112 multiple dwelling units) at 9900 Markham Road (Ward 6), File No. PLAN 21 140327”, be received; and,
    2. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Sunny Communities (Markham Gold) Inc. (File PLAN 21 140327), be approved and the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be adopted without further notice; and,
    3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Sunny Communities (Markham Gold) Inc. (File PLAN 21 140476), be approved and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and,
    4. That servicing allocation for 736 units be assigned to the proposed 21 storey apartment buildings and four-storey multiple dwelling unit buildings; and further,
    5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.3.6
YONGE NORTH SUBWAY EXTENSION – RESOURCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MARKHAM AND METROLINX (10.0)

This item has attachments. 
1.Resource Agreement - Staff Report - FINAL - Nov28 2023.pdf
2.Resource Agreement -November 28 2023 - DSC Slide Deck-FINAL.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the report titled “Yonge North Subway Extension – Resource Agreement between City of Markham and Metrolinx” be received; and,
    2. That staff be directed to continue to negotiate the Resource Agreement and any other necessary associated documents with Metrolinx and that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the Resource Agreement on terms satisfactory to the City Solicitor in consultation with the Commissioner of Development Services; and further,
    3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the 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 was no new or other business. 

12.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

There were no announcements.

13.
BY-LAWS - THREE READINGS

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    Seconded byCouncillor Amanda Collucci

    That By-laws 2023-160 to 2023-162 be given three readings and enacted.

    Carried
Three Readings

13.1
BY-LAW 2023-160, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2017-104

This item has attachments. 
1.Eaton victoria Square 40 kph Speed Sign By-Law Nov.17. 2023.pdf

To authorize speed limits at specific intersections within the City of Markham.

  • Carried

13.2
BY-LAW 2023-161, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2005-188

This item has attachments. 
1.Eaton Victoria Square No Parking Sign By-Law Nov.17. 2023.pdf

To add “prohibited parking” at specific intersections within the City of Markham. 

  • Carried

13.3
BY-LAW 2023-162, A BY-LAW TO AMEND STOP BY-LAW 106-71

This item has attachments. 
1.Eaton Victoria Square Traffic Stop Sign By-Law Nov 17, 2023.pdf

To add “compulsory stop signs” at specific intersections within the City of Markham. 

  • Carried

14.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Keith Irish
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Alan Ho

    That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 1:22 PM:

    Carried

  • Council resumed in open session at 1:30 PM and passed the following resolutions:

14.1
COUNCIL

 

14.1.1
CONFIDENTIAL REQUEST FOR DIRECTION, CURATED NORTH INC., 17, 19, 21, AND 23 MORGAN AVENUE, ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL APPEALS OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS 

 
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the November 29, 2023, confidential verbal update regarding 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 (Ward 1), be received; and,
    2. That Council formally requests the Council of the Regional Municipality of York to direct Regional Staff to support the City in opposition to the Ontario Land Tribunal appeal; and further,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

14.2
GENERAL COMMITTEE - NOVEMBER 21, 2023

 

14.2.1
A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD; DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS LANDS ADJACENT TO 187 HELEN AVENUE (8.7) (WARD 3) [Municipal Act 2001, Section 239 (2)(c)] 

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    Seconded byCouncillor Karen Rea
    1. That the confidential report entitled “Disposition of Surplus Lands adjacent to 187 Helen Avenue” be received; and,
    2. That in accordance with By-law 178-96, the lands legally described as Part of Lot 11, Plan 2196, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 65R-28173, City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, (the “Subject Property”), being an area of 6.9 square metres, be declared surplus; and,
    3. That subject to No. 2, above, the Senior Manager, Real Property be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale to sell the Subject Property to the registered owner of the lands municipally known as 187 Helen Avenue, Markham, for a purchase price of $10,226.44; and,
    4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the foregoing.
    Carried

14.2.2
A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD; DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS LANDS ADJACENT TO 4077 HIGHWAY 7 EAST (WARD 3) (8.0) [MUNICIPAL ACT 2001, Section 239 (2) (c)]

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    Seconded byCouncillor Ritch Lau
    1. That the confidential report entitled “Disposition of surplus lands adjacent to 4077 Highway 7 East” be received; and,
    2. That in accordance with By-law 178-96, the lands legally described as Part of Lot 10 Concession 5, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 65R-40619, City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, (the “Subject Property”), being an area of 136.9 square metres, be declared surplus; and,
    3. That subject to No. 2, above, the Senior Manager, Real Property be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale to sell the Subject Property to the registered owner of the lands municipally known as 4077 Highway 7 East, Markham, for a purchase price of $280,000; and further,
    4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the foregoing.
    Carried

14.2.3
PROPERTIES FOR TAX SALE AUTHORIZATION – NOVEMBER 2023 (7.3)

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
    1. That the confidential report entitled “Properties for Tax Sale Authorization” be received; and,

    2. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

14.2.4
TRANSITIONING MARKHAM’S BLUE BOX PROGRAM TO PRODUCT PRODUCERS IN 2026 (5.1) 

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Karen Rea
    Seconded byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    1. That the report entitled “Transitioning Markham’s Blue Box Program to Product Producers in 2026” be received; and,
    2. That in accordance with Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box, the City transition all eligible Blue Box services to Product Producers as represented by Circular Materials effective January 1, 2026; and,
    3. That the Director of Environmental Services be authorized to notify Miller Waste Systems Inc. of Markham’s intention to terminate Blue Box collection services in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in the City’s Residential and Multi-Residential Waste Management Collection contract, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and,
    4. That the City Treasurer, in conjunction with the Director of Environmental Services, be authorized to approve and implement a strategy to fulfill the City’s obligations related to payment of the Early Termination Fee; and,
    5. That the City Solicitor be authorized to prepare any necessary contract amendments and/or other documentation necessary to give effect to the termination of Blue Box collection services and payment of the Early Termination Fee; and,
    6. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary contract amendments and/or any other documentation necessary to give effect to the termination of Blue Box collection services and payment of the Early Termination Fee in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and,
    7. That Staff report back with future updates on the transition process; and,
    8. That a copy of this report be sent to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, to York Region, and to the local area municipalities; and, further,
    9. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

     

    Carried

14.3
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE - NOVEMBER 27, 2023

 

14.3.1
REQUEST FOR DIRECTION, ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL APPEAL BY CARDEA BAYVIEW VALLEY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION TO PERMIT A DEVELOPMENT OF 10 THREE-STOREY

 
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    1. That the November 27, 2023, Confidential Report titled “REQUEST FOR DIRECTION Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal by Cardea Bayview Valley Developments Limited - Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit a development of 10 three-storey townhouse units at 3 Steele Valley Road (Ward 1)”, be received; and, 
    2. That the City Solicitor, or designate, and any necessary Staff be directed to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal in opposition to the appeal on the basis outlined in this Confidential Report; and further,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 
    Carried

15.
CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW - THREE READINGS

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1.By-law 2023-159 Confirmatory By-Law.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Isa Lee
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish

    That By-law 2023-159 be given three readings and enacted.

    Three Readings

    BY-LAW 2023-159, A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 29, 2023.

    Carried

16.
ADJOURNMENT

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Alan Ho

    That the Council meeting be adjourned at 1:33 PM.

    Carried
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