Council Meeting Minutes

Meeting Number: 26

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 1:00 P.m. - 4:30 P.m.

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Roll Call

• Mayor Frank Scarpitti
• 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

Regrets

• Deputy Mayor Michael Chan

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
• 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
• Darryl Lyons, Deputy Director, Planning & Urban Design
• Morgan Jones, Commissioner, Community Services
• Joseph Silva, Treasurer

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting of Council convened at 1:05 PM on November 15, 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 1, 2023 (16)

• Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on November 1, 2023, be adopted.
  Carried

4.

PRESENTATIONS

There were no presentations.​​

5.

DEPUTATIONS

5.1

DEPUTATION - RECOMMENDATION REPORT, DESIGNATION OF PRIORITY PROPERTIES – PHASE IV (16.11)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  1. That the deputation regarding property 5467 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6) "Robert Armstrong House" by Jack Lloyd at the November 15, 2023 Council meeting be received. 
  Carried
• (See Item 8.2.1 Report No. 36 for Council’s decision on this matter.)

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.1

LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - ICHIBAN ASIAN ALL YOU CAN EAT 3 RESTAURANT (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

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. 39 GENERAL COMMITTEE (NOVEMBER 7, 2023)

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes

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

  Carried

8.1.1

2023 THIRD QUARTER INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE REVIEW (7.0)

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the report dated November 7, 2023 entitled “2023 Third Quarter Investment Performance Review” be received.
  Carried

8.1.2

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MANAGEMENT REVIEW (5.3)

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the report titled “Quality Management System - Management Review” be received; and,
  2. That Council, as the Owner of the City’s drinking water system, acknowledge and support the outcome and action items identified from the Management Review; and,
  3. That Council, as Owner of the City’s drinking water system, acknowledges and endorses the revisions made to the City’s Quality Management System Operational Plan; 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. 40 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (NOVEMBER 14, 2023)

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

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

  Carried

8.2.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT, DESIGNATION OF PRIORITY PROPERTIES – PHASE IV (16.11)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the Staff report, dated November 14, 2023, titled, "RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Designation of Priority Properties – Phase IV”, be received; and,
  2. That the June 14, 2023, recommendation from the Heritage Markham Committee, in support of the designation of the following properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (in accordance with Appendix ‘B’), be received as information:
     • 44 Captain Armstrong’s Lane (Ward 4): “Armstrong House”; and,
     • 75 Dickson Hill Road (Ward 5): “Fred and Emma Betz House”; and,
     • 2992 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2): “William and Mary Ann Frisby House”; and,
     • 5467 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6): “Robert Armstrong House”; and,
     • 7846 Highway 7 East (Ward 5): “Frederick and Laura Reesor House”; and,
     • 7960 Reesor Road (Ward 7): “Silver Springs Farm”; and,
     • 10060 Kennedy Road (Ward 6): “John and Jane Pingle House”; and,
     • 10720 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2): “Victoria Square United Church and Methodist Chapel”; and,
     • 10725 Kennedy Road (Ward 6): “Francis Mary and Walker House”; and,
     • 11303 Warden Avenue (Ward 6): “William and Anna Mustard House”; and,
     • 11520 Kennedy Road (Ward 6): “Arthur and Sarah Spofford House”; and,
     • 4044 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2): “McKinnon Homestead”; and,
     • 11482 McCowan Road (Ward 6): “Thomas and Sarah Hasty House”; and,
     • 7482 Highway 7 East (Ward 5): “William and Sarah Reynolds House”; and,
  3. That Council state its intention to designate 44 Captain Armstrong’s Lane (Ward 4) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  4. That Council state its intention to designate 75 Dickson Hill Road (Ward 5) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  5. That Council state its intention to designate 2992 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  6. That Council state its intention to designate 5467 Nineteenth Avenue (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  7. That Council state its intention to designate 7846 Highway 7 East (Ward 5) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  8. That Council state its intention to designate 7960 Reesor Road (Ward 7) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  9. That Council state its intention to designate 10060 Kennedy Road (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  10. That Council state its intention to designate 10720 Victoria Square Blvd (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  11. That Council state its intention to designate 10725 Kennedy Road (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  12. That Council state its intention to designate 11303 Warden Avenue (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  13. That Council state its intention to designate 11520 Kennedy Road (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  14. That Council state its intention to designate 4044 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  15. That Council state its intention to designate 11482 McCowan Road (Ward 6) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  16. That Council state its intention to designate 7482 Highway 7 East (Ward 5) under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act in recognition of its cultural heritage significance; and,
  17. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
  18. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk’s Department be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,
  19. That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the matter return to Council for further consideration; and further,
  20. 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 were no notices of motions to reconsider.

11.

NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

There were no New/Other Business items.

12.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

There were no announcements.

13.

BY-LAWS - THREE READINGS

• Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
  1. That By-laws 2023-157 to 2023-158 be given three readings and enacted.
  Carried

Three Readings

13.1

BY-LAW 2023-157, A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE PART OF A CERTAIN PLAN OF SUBDIVISION NOT SUBJECT TO PART LOT CONTROL

A By-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, Block 2, Plan Registered Plan 65M-4745 (Garden Homes (Markham) Inc.), which is located at the east side of Main Street South, north of Highway 407.

• Carried

13.2

BY-LAW 2023-158, A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2004-213 BEING A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE THE SHERIDAN-PATERSON HOUSE, 8303 WARDEN AVENUE

A By-Law To Amend By-Law 2004-213 Being A By-Law to designate a property as being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest the Sheridan-Paterson House, 8303 Warden Avenue.

• Carried

14.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

Council consented not to go into closed session and passed the following recommendations in open session.

14.1

COUNCIL

14.1.1

CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 15, 2023 (16)

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
  1. That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on November 1, 2023 be adopted.
  Carried

14.2

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE - NOVEMBER 14, 2023

14.2.1

OLT APPEAL BY DORSAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, APPEAL OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS AND SITE PLAN CONTROL APPLICATION (WARD 2) (10.3, 10.5, 10.6)

• Moved by Councillor Ritch Lau
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. That the Confidential report regarding “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 Site Plan Control applications to permit the development of mixed used buildings consisting of 20, 18, and 17-storeys on the north side of Highway 7, east and west of Circa Drive (Ward 2)”, be received; 
  2. That Staff proceed as directed.
  Carried

15.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW - THREE READINGS

• Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  Seconded by Councillor Juanita Nathan

  That By-law 2023-156 be given three readings and enacted.

  Three Readings

  BY-LAW 2023-156, A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2023.

  Carried

16.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish

  That the Council meeting be adjourned at 1:19 PM.

  Carried