Council Meeting Minutes

Meeting Number: 14

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:00 P.m. - 4:30 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 Andrew Keyes
• Councillor Amanda Collucci
• Councillor Juanita Nathan
• Councillor Isa Lee

Regrets

• Councillor Karen Rea

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
• Bryan Frois, Manager, Executive Operations & Strategic Initiatives
• Joseph Silva, Treasurer
• Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk
• Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk
• Hristina Giantsopoulos, Election/Council & Committee Coordinator
• Frank Clarizio, Director, Engineering
• Giulio Cescato, Director of Panning & Urban Design
• Mark Visser, Senior Manager Financial Strategy & Investments
• Stephanie DiPerna, Director, Building Standards
• Terence Tang, Technology Support Specialist II
• Stephen Lue, Acting Senior Manager, Development, Planning & Urban Design
• Darryl Lyons, Deputy Director, Planning & Urban Design
• Shane Manson, Senior Manager, Revenue & Property Taxation
• Lee Boudakian

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting of Council convened at 1:05 PM on June 12, 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

There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.

3.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

3.1

COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 29, 2024

• Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan
  Seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
  1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 29, 2024, be adopted.
  Carried

4.

PRESENTATIONS

There were no presentations.

5.

DEPUTATIONS

There were no deputations.

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.1

ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL (OLT) DECISION - 8200 WARDEN AVENUE (LIFETIME PANDA MRKM INC.) (WARD 8) (10.3) (10.5)

(See By-law 2024-108)

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  1. That the memo from the City Solicitor summarizing the OLT Decision in regard to the settlement with 8200 WARDEN AVENUE (LIFETIME PANDA MRKM INC.) from the City’s non-decision regarding a Zoning By-law application and the requirement to assign a By-law number for administrative tracking purposes be received.
  Carried

6.2

LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - CHRIS JERK CARIBBEAN BISTRO (WARD 8) (3.21)

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Councillor 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

6.3

LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - SHABU DAIMARU (WARD 3) (3.21)

• Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  Seconded by Councillor 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

6.4

CITY INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE MARKHAM ROAD – MOUNT JOY SECONDARY PLAN (WARDS 4, 5 AND 6) (10.3)

Commissioner Arvin Prasad introduced the matter and gave a high-level overview.  Council discussed the need for additional changes related to the widening of 16th Avenue, the requirement for dedicated funding for the future GO station, and the requirement for 20-minute service during peak hours.  They also discussed the need for a street/rail grade separation at various locations along the Stouffville GO rail corridor and the requirement that future development applications within the Secondary Plan Area be managed within the capacity of the existing or planned transportation system.  Darryl Lyons, Deputy Director, Planning & Urban Design, advised that the changes requested are technical in nature and can be incorporated into the Secondary Plan.  

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the memorandum titled “Staff responses to the April 23, 2024 Development Services Committee Meeting resolution directing Staff to link population growth with transportation improvements in the City Initiated OPA for the Markham Road – Mount Joy Secondary Plan, File No. PR 20 142832” be received; and,
  2. That the revised Official Plan Amendment for the Markham Road – Mount Joy Secondary Plan, attached hereto as revised Appendix “A” be adopted and forwarded to York Region for approval; and further, 
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried as Amended

6.5

COMMUNICATION - CITY INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE MARKHAM ROAD – MOUNT JOY SECONDARY PLAN: ROB LAVECCHIA (WARDS 4, 5 AND 6) (10.3)  

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the communication from Rob Lavecchia regarding Item 6.4: Communication - City Initiated Official Plan Amendment for the Markham Road – Mount Joy Secondary Plan be received.
  Carried

7.

PROCLAMATIONS

There were no proclamations.

8.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

8.1

REPORT NO. 25 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (JUNE 4, 2024)

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

  That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 5):

  Carried

8.1.1

SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION ON BUR OAK AVENUE (WARD 5) (5.12)

D. Porretta, ext. 2040 / A. Salam, ext. 2608

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the report entitled “Speed Limit Reduction on Bur Oak Avenue (Ward 5)” be received; and,
  2. That Speed Limit By-law 2017-104 be amended to reduce the posted speed limit on Bur Oak Avenue, within the Bill Hogarth Secondary School Zone, from 50 km/h to 40 km/h; and,
  3. That the existing regulatory speed limit signs be updated accordingly to reflect the speed limit change; and,
  4. That a speed radar display board be deployed following installation of the updated speed limit signs, to provide increased education and awareness; and,
  5. That York Region Police be requested to enforce the revised speed limit upon installation of the updated speed limit signs and passing of the By-law; and further,
  6. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.1.2

AWARD OF RFP 084-R-24 CONSULTING SERVICES FOR DETAILED DESIGN, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND SITE INSPECTION SERVICES FOR ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AT FIVE PRIORITY LOCATIONS (5.12, 7.9)

M. Nero, ext. 2017 / S. Kalali, ext. 2360 / T. Casale, ext. 3190

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the report entitled “Award of RFP 084-R-24 Consulting Services for Detailed Design, Contract Administration and Site Inspection Services for Active Transportation at Five Priority Locations” be received; and,
  2. That the contract for consulting engineering services for the detailed design, contract administration and site inspection for Active Transportation at Five Priority Locations be awarded to the highest ranked, lowest priced bidder, Chisholm Fleming & Associates in the amount of $550,577.42 inclusive of HST; and,
  3. That an allowance in the amount of $40,704.00, inclusive of HST, be established for geotechnical investigation and material testing during construction which may be required; and,
  4. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $59,128.14, inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional consulting services to deliver the project and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
  5. That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $58,536.86 be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and,
  6. That the cost in the amount of $708,946.42 ($550,577.42 + $40,704.00 + $59,128.14 + $58,536.86) be funded from capital account 23455 with available budget of $571,300.00 and from Infrastructure Canada’s Active Transportation Fund grant contribution of $325,215.18; and,
  7. That the remaining amount of $20,000.00 be retained in the account for the legal opinion on operations and maintenance level of service for protected cycling facilities and for the ATF’s Indigenous Consultation requirement, and the remaining $167,568.76 be returned to the original funding source; and further,
  8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.1.3

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, URBAN GROWTH INC. (C/O LEDGEMARK HOMES INC.) AT 3009 ELGIN MILLS ROAD EAST, 10731, 10737, 10743, AND 10745 VICTORIA SQUARE BOULEVARD, OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS

N. Omer, ext. 2185

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the June 4, 2024, report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications submitted by Urban Growth Inc. (c/o Ledgemark Homes Inc.) to facilitate a four-storey residential building and the relocation and addition to a heritage dwelling at 3009 Elgin Mills Road East, 10731, 10737, 10743, and 10745 Victoria Square Boulevard (Ward 2), File PLAN 24 160555”, be received; and,
  2. That the deputation made by Arthur Keoshkerian to the June 4, 2024 Development Services Committee be received; and,
  3. That the written submissions from Jean Toh, Annie Pinteric, Neil Coulton, and Stephanie Clarke be received; and,
  4. That the Official Plan Amendment application be approved and that the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’, be finalized and brought forward to the June 12, 2024, Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and,
  5. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application be approved and that the draft site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and brought forward to the June 12, 2024, Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and,
  6. That servicing allocation for 56 units be assigned to the four-storey residential development and that servicing allocation will be revoked or reallocated after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval, should the development not proceed in a timely manner; and further,
  7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
  Carried

8.1.4

CORNELL CENTRE SECONDARY PLAN – STATUS UPDATE (10.3)

P. English, ext. 2206

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the report entitled "Cornell Centre Secondary Plan – Status Update" dated June 4, 2024, be received; and,
  2. That the additional planning policy work be part of the secondary plan review for the gateway visioning that was established; and, 
  3. That Council endorse the proposed work plan to complete the Cornell Centre Secondary Plan; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.1.5

33RD WORLD HAKKA CONFERENCE, LUOYANG, HENAN PROVINCE, CHINA, OCTOBER 24 – 26, 2024 (10.16)

L. Boudakian, ext. 6590

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the report entitled “33rd World Hakka Conference, Luoyang, Henan Province, China, October 24 – 26, 2024” be received; and,
  2. That Council approve business travel for Mayor Scarpitti or designate, Chair of Economic Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship Regional Councillor Alan Ho and Regional Councillor Joe Li to attend the 33rd World Hakka Conference in Luoyang, Henan Province, China from October 24 – 26, 2024; and,
  3. That the total cost of the 33rd World Hakka Conference in Luoyang, Henan Province, China not exceed $10,500 CDN and be funded from the Corporate Contingency Account; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2

REPORT NO. 26 GENERAL COMMITTEE (JUNE 11, 2024)

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan

  That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 5):

  Carried

8.2.1

TAX WRITE-OFFS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 354 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 (7.3)

S. Manson, ext. 7514

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
  1. That the report entitled Tax Write-offs in Accordance with Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be received; and,
  2. That the tax amounts for prior years totalling $636,398, as set out in this report, be written-off pursuant to Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and,
  3. That the City of Markham’s portion of the write-off of $148,441 be charged to Account 820-820-7040; and,
  4. That the Treasurer be directed to remove these amounts from the Collector’s Roll; and,
  5. That the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments; and further,
  6. That staff be authorized to and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolutions.
  Carried

8.2.2

DEVELOPMENT CHARGES AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS CHARGE DECEMBER 31, 2023 RESERVE BALANCES AND ANNUAL ACTIVITY OF THE ACCOUNTS (7.11)

S. Neville, ext. 2659 / K. Ross, ext. 2126

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
  1. That the report titled “Development Charge and Community Benefits Charge December 31, 2023 Reserve Balances and Annual Activity of the Accounts” be received by Council as required under Section 43(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, and Section 37(48) of the Planning Act; and further,
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2.3

AWARD OF CONTRACT 161-S-24 MICROSOFT 365 DYNAMICS CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (CRM) SOFTWARE (7.13)

L. Ignacio, ext. 2287 / N. Sirry, ext. 4885 /  R. Patano, ext. 2990

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
  1. That the report entitled “Award of Contract 161-S-24, Microsoft 365 Dynamics Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software” be received; and, 
  2. That the City’s existing Microsoft Platform be extended to include Microsoft 365 Dynamics Suite of Business Applications; and,
  3. That Microsoft 365 Dynamics Suite of Business Applications be designated as the preferred solution and software product of the City’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) service needs at the sole discretion of the City; and,
  4. That Staff proceed with a Request for Proposal for Consulting Services for the Implementation, Integration, Ongoing Support and Maintenance of a Microsoft 365 Dynamics CRM Solution from Qualified Microsoft Partners; and,
  5. That contract 161-S-24 be awarded to Microsoft Canada for an amount to be negotiated but not to exceed $500,000 inclusive of HST for the year-1 software and license services; and,
  6. That the capital costs for the year-1 software and licenses be funded from capital project account 400-101-5399-24076 - ITS - Corporate CRM Systems Implementation, with an available budget of $ 2,470,085 inclusive of HST; and,
  7. That the contract for ongoing software and license services for 4 additional years be awarded to Microsoft Canada in an annual amount to be negotiated but not to exceed $500,000 inclusive of HST, to be funded from 400-400-5361 with a current annual budget of $65,586.36, and subject to the adoption of the 2025 and future operating budgets in the said negotiated amounts; and,
  8. That the Chief Information Officer and the Senior Manager, Procurement and Accounts Payable be authorized to negotiate the Contract with Microsoft Canada on behalf of the City (in its sole discretion), and execute any required documentation in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and,
  9. That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7 (1) (h) where it is necessary or in the best interests of the City to acquire non-standard items or Consulting and Professional Services from a preferred supplier or from a supplier who has a proven track record with the City in terms of pricing, quality, and service; and,
  10. That Microsoft Canada be designated as the preferred vendor for the City’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) service needs at the sole discretion of the City and for Microsoft Canada software products for the term of this contract; and,
  11. That the Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner, Corporate Services be authorized to approve any new purchases related to this contract needed due to growth and/or future CRM upgrades due to change in technology or system integration with other applications related to the project during the term of this contract, subject to the Expenditure Control Policy and budget approval, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and at the sole discretion of the City; and further,
  12. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2.4

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MANAGEMENT REVIEW (5.3)

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

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
  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

8.2.5

MOTION TO INCREASE THE NOTIFICATION RADIUS FOR THE LANGSTAFF GATEWAY MZO ITEM

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan

  Whereas the City of Markham is committed to achieving Goal #2 of its Strategic Plan in that “We are an inclusive city, engaging everyone in building a livable, caring and culturally vibrant community”, and;

  Whereas the mailing radius for notification of applications coming before the City’s Statutory Public Meetings is 200-metres of the property boundary, and;

  Whereas The City of Markham has been asked to support a request for a Minister’s Zoning Order for subject lands that are 21.4 ha (52.9 ac) in size, and are generally located east of Cedar Avenue, south of Highway 407 and west of Bayview Avenue, in the Langstaff Gateway of Thornhill, and;

  Whereas the subject lands are currently occupied with a variety of uses including light industrial, outdoor storage, natural heritage and very limited residential.

  Therefore, Be It Resolved That the notification area be extended for this application, scheduled for a public hearing June 25, 2024, to include, as a courtesy, residences on the following nearby streets outside the 200-metre radius:  Sycamore Drive, Evergreen Crescent, Mulberry Mews, Stately Way, Jondan Crescent and Romfield Circuit (house numbers 202 to 242 and 209 to 235).

  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

11.1

APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION TRUST FUND TO THE FRIENDS OF THE MARKHAM MUSEUM FOR INDIGENOUS RESEARCH PROJECT

• Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  Seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau

  1. That Markham City Council endorse the transfer of $15,000 from the Research and Publication Trust Fund to The Friends of the Markham Museum to fund the Indigenous Research Project.

  Carried

12.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

There were no announcements.

13.

BY-LAWS - THREE READINGS

• Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

  That By-laws 2024-109 to 2024-116 be given three readings and enacted.

  Carried

Three Readings

13.1

BY-LAW 2024-108, ZONING BY-LAW - 8200 WARDEN AVENUE (LIFETIME PANDA MRKM INC.) (WARD 8) (10.3) (10.5)

Being a By-law to amend By-law 165-80, as amended (to delete lands from the designated area of By-law 165-80) and to amend By-law 2004-196, as amended (to incorporate lands into the designated area of By-law 2004-196)
To facilitate a By-law number based on direction from the Ontario Land Tribunal.
(Item 6.1)

(By-law 2024-108 as approved by OLT)
(For information only to facilitate the assignment of a by-law number)

• Carried

13.2

BY-LAW 2024-109, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 555 ALDEN ROAD (2859715 ONTARIO LTD/SKYHAWK HOLDINGS) (WARD 8), FILE NO. PLAN 23 120492

Being a By-law to amend zoned "M - Industrial" lands southeast corner of Alden Road and Hood Road, west of Warden Avenue.  The purpose is to permit a Food Manufacturing use, which includes meat packaging and processing and cooked food preparation and packaging, but does not include the slaughter of animals. 
(2859715 Ontario Ltd / Skyhawk Holdings, for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, PLAN 23 120492)
(Item 8.1.1, Report No. 30 Development Services Public Meeting, September 5, 2023)

• Carried

13.3

BY-LAW 2024-110, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2017-104 [SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION ON BUR OAK AVENUE (WARD 5) ]

• Being a By-law that amends the existing 50 km/h speed limit on Bur Oak Avenue, through the Bill Hogarth Secondary School Zone, be reduced to 40 km/h, to improve operational safety and maintain consistency with how speed limits are applied in school zones.
  (Item 8.1.1)

  Carried

13.4

BY-LAW 2024-111 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 53 - CITY INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE MARKHAM ROAD – MOUNT JOY SECONDARY PLAN (WARDS 4, 5 AND 6) (10.3)

Being a By-law to adopt a City initiated Official Plan Amendment No. 53 to incorporate the Markham Road – Mount Joy Secondary Plan (“draft Secondary Plan”) into the City of Markham Official Plan, 2014. 
(Item 6.4)

• Carried as Amended

13.5

BY-LAW 2024-112 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 54 - 3009 ELGIN MILLS ROAD EAST, AND 10731, 10737, 10743, AND 10745 VICTORIA SQUARE BOULEVARD – LEDGEMARK HOMES INC. [LIVGREEN CONDOMINIUMS]

(PLAN 24 160555) (WARD 2) (10.3)
Being a By-law to amend City of Markham Official Plan, 2014 by adding Official Plan Amendment No. 54 and including Schedules “A” and “B” [Ledgemark Homes Inc. [Livgreen Condominiums], 3009 Elgin Mills Road East, and 10731, 10737, 10743, and 10745 Victoria Square Boulevard)] 
(Item 8.1.3)

• Carried

13.6

BY-LAW 113, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 83-73, AS AMENDED AND AND TO AMEND BY-LAW 177-96, AS AMENDED [3009 ELGIN MILLS ROAD EAST, AND 10731, 10737, 10743, AND 10745 VICTORIA SQUARE BOULEVARD – LEDGEMARK HOMES INC. [LIVGREEN CONDOMINIUMS]

(PLAN 24 160555) (WARD 2) (10.3)
Being a By-law that amends by-laws By-law 83-73, as amended and By-law 177-96, to further amend by deleting the lands shown on Schedule ‘A’, from the designated areas of By-law 83-73, as amended and By-law 177-96, as amended, by expanding the designated area of By-law 177-96, as amended, to include additional lands as shown on Schedule ‘A’ attached and by zoning the lands outlined on Schedule ‘A’ as amended to permit a mixed-use residential-commercial development on the lands. [(LivGreen Condominiums) 3009 Elgin Mills Road East & 10731-10745 Victoria Square Boulevard]
(Item 8.1.3)

• Carried

13.7

BY-LAW 114, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2024-19, AS AMENDED [3009 ELGIN MILLS ROAD EAST, AND 10731, 10737, 10743, AND 10745 VICTORIA SQUARE BOULEVARD – LEDGEMARK HOMES INC. [LIVGREEN CONDOMINIUMS]

(PLAN 24 160555) (WARD 2) (10.3)
Being a By-law that amends By-law 2024-19, as amended, hereby further amending as it applies to the lands outlined on Schedule ‘A’  by rezoning the lands outlined on Schedule ‘A’  from Residential – Established Neighbourhood Low Rise – (RES-ENLR) to Mixed Use – Mid Rise*7 – (MU-MR*7) in order to permit a mixed-use residential-commercial development on the lands. [(LivGreen Condominiums) 3009 Elgin Mills Road East & 10731-10745 Victoria Square Boulevard]
(Item 8.1.3)

• Carried

13.8

BY-LAW 115, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 177-96, AS AMENDED [405-505 MILLER AVENUE – WHITE OWL PROPERTIES LIMITED, PLAN 23 150318]

Being a By-law to rezone land located on the east side of Woodbine Avenue and north of 14^th Avenue.  The purpose of this By-law is to rezone the subject lands to implement site specific development standards to permit a commercial/industrial development.
(By-law 2024-19, Item 8.1.2, Council Meeting of January 31, 2024)

• Carried

13.9

BY-LAW 2024-116,  A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2024-19, AS AMENDED [405-505 MILLER AVENUE – WHITE OWL PROPERTIES LIMITED, PLAN 23 150318]

Being a By-law to rezone land located on the east side of Woodbine Avenue and north of 14^th Avenue.  The purpose of this By-law is to rezone the subject lands to permit a commercial/employment development. 
(By-law 2024-19, Item 8.1.2, Council Meeting of January 31, 2024)

• Carried

14.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine

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

  Carried
• Council resumed in open session and approved the following at 3:05 PM: 

14.1

COUNCIL

14.1.1

CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 1, 2024 [MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001, Section 239 (2) (e)]

• Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Alan Ho
  1. That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 1, 2024, be adopted.
  Carried

14.1.2

REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REPORT - DORSAY CIRCA PHASE 3 - ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL APPEAL BY DORSAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, APPEAL OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
  1. That the confidential update regarding Request for Direction - Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal by Dorsay Development Corporation, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications to permit the development of mixed used buildings on the north side of Highway 7, east and west of Circa Drive (Ward 2) be received; and
  2. That Staff do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
  Carried as Amended

14.2

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE - JUNE 4, 2024

14.2.1

OLT APPEAL BY GRMADA HOLDINGS INC., OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS (10.3, 10.5)

14.3

GENERAL COMMITTEE - JUNE 11, 2024

14.3.1

DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS LANDS (WARD 5) (7.0)

15.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW - THREE READINGS

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish

  That By-law 2024-107 be given three readings and enacted.

  Three Readings

  BY-LAW 2024-107- A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2024.
  No attachment

  Carried

16.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan
  Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci

  That the Council meeting of June 12, 2024 be adjourned at 3:07 p.m.

  Carried