Council Minutes

Meeting #:Meeting Number: 7
Date:
-
Location:
Council Chamber
Roll Call
  • Mayor Frank Scarpitti
  • Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
  • Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  • Regional Councillor Joe Li
  • Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  • Councillor Alan Ho
  • Councillor Reid McAlpine
  • Councillor Andrew Keyes
  • Councillor Amanda Collucci
  • Councillor Khalid Usman
  • Councillor Isa Lee
Regrets
  • Councillor Keith Irish
  • Councillor Karen Rea
Staff
  • Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Trinela Cane, Commissioner, Corporate Services
  • Brenda Librecz, Commissioner, Community & Fire Services
  • Arvin Prasad, Commissioner, Development Services
  • Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor & Acting Director, Human Resources
  • Joel Lustig, Treasurer
  • Bryan Frois, Chief of Staff
  • Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk
  • Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk
  • John Wong, Technology Support Specialist II

​Alternate formats for this document are available upon request

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

The meeting of Council convened at 6:08 PM on April 2, 2019 in the Council Chamber. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We begin today by acknowledging that we walk upon the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples and we recognize their history, spirituality, culture, and stewardship of the land. We are grateful to all Indigenous groups for their commitment to protect the land and its resources and we are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

2.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
 

None disclosed.

3.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
 

3.1
COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 19, 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.March 19 2019 Post-Meeting Minutes.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Isa Lee
    Seconded byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 19, 2019, be adopted.
    Carried

4.
PRESENTATIONS
 

There were no presentations.

5.
DEPUTATIONS
 

5.1
DEPUTATION - CONFIDENTIAL ITEM - INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER REPORT (16.23)
 

Ms. Battista Frino, Bisceglia & Associates, on behalf of Mr. Christopher Zeppa, addressed Council on the Confidential item 14.2.1. - "Report of Integrity Commissioner Regarding Code of Conduct Complaint about Ward 4 Councillor Karen Rea".  She spoke in favour of imposing both a reprimand and suspension of pay.

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Khalid Usman

    1. That the deputation of Ms. Battista Frino, providing comments, be received.

     (See Confidential Item No. 14.2.1 for Council's decision on this matter)

    Carried

6.
COMMUNICATIONS
 

6.1
10-2019 MEMORANDUM - DRAFT BY-LAW RE INDEMNIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
This item has attachments. 

1.Memo Revisions to By-law.pdf
2.Indemnification By-law.pdf

Memorandum dated March 29, 2019 from the City Solicitor and Acting Director of Human Resources providing an update  on the draft By-law on the Indemnification of Employees and Members of Council.

(Item 8.2.3, Report No. 15)

(By-law 2019-42)

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Alan Ho
    1. That Council receive and refer this communication to Item 8.2.3 "Indemnification of Employees and Members of Council".
    Carried

7.
PROCLAMATIONS
 

There were no proclamations.

8.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE
 

8.1
REPORT NO. 14 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (MARCH 18, 2019)
 

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Reid McAlpine

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

    Carried

8.1.1
RECOMMENDATION REPORT AMENDMENT TO DESIGNATION BY-LAW 4-78 ECKARDT-STIVER HOUSE, 206 MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE, WARD 3 (16.11.3)
This item has attachments. 

1.206 main street.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    1. That the staff report titled “Amendment to Designation By-law 4-78, Eckardt-Stiver House, 206 Main Street Unionville”, dated March 18, 2019, be received; and,
    2. That By-law 4-78 designating the Eckardt-Stiver House at 206 Main Street, Unionville under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be amended as per Appendix “A” to this report, to update the Statement of Significance to include both exterior and interior architectural features; and,
    3. That the Clerks Department serve upon the owner Council’s Notice of Intention to Amend the Designation By-law as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
    4. That if there is no objection to the amendment by the owner in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place an amending by-law before Council for adoption; and,
    5. That if there is an objection to the amendment by the owner in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed amendment to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and further,
    6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.1.2
RECOMMENDATION REPORT AMENDMENT TO DESIGNATION BY-LAW 211-79 BRIARWOOD FARM – JAMES MCLEAN HOUSE, 4031 SIXTEENTH AVENUE, WARD 3 (16.11.3)
This item has attachments. 

1.4031 sixteenth avenue report.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    1. That the staff report titled “Amendment to Designation By-law 211-79, Briarwood Farm – James McLean House, 4031 Sixteenth Avenue”, dated March 18, 2019, be received; and,
    2. That By-law 211-79 designating Briarwood Farm – James McLean House at 4031 Sixteenth Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act be amended as per Appendix “A” to this report, as the building will be relocated within the subject property and will have a new legal description, and to update the Statement of Significance to include interior architectural features; and,
    3. That the Clerks Department serve upon the owner Council’s Notice of Intention to Amend the Designation By-law as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
    4. That if there is no objection to the amendment by the owner in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place an amending by-law before Council for adoption; and,
    5. That if there is an objection to the amendment by the owner in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed amendment to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; 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 INTENTION TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT THOMAS LOWNSBROUGH HOUSE 9392 KENNEDY ROAD, WARD 6 (16.11.3)
This item has attachments. 

1.9392 kennedy road report.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    1. That the staff report entitled “Intention to Designate a Property Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, Thomas Lownsbrough House, 9392 Kennedy Road,” dated March 18, 2019, be received; and,
    2. That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the Thomas Lownsbrough House at 9392 Kennedy Road be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and,
    3. 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,
    4. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,
    5. That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and further,
    6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.1.4
RECOMMENDATION REPORT F.J. HOMES LIMITED PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TM-17007 TO PERMIT 14 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS
This item has attachments. 

1.f.j. homes report.pdf

SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ROY RAINEY AVENUE AND COUNTRY RIDGE DRIVE (WARD 4) FILES ZA/SU 17 155326 (10.5, 10.7)

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    1. That the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, F.J. Homes Limited, Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17007 to permit 14 single detached dwellings. Southwest corner of Roy Rainey Avenue and Country Ridge Drive (Ward 4), Files ZA/SU 17 155326”, be received; and; 
    2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by F.J. Homes Limited, to amend Zoning By-law 177-96, as amended, be approved and that the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and, 
    3. That in accordance with the provisions of subsection 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 zoning by-law (Appendix ‘B’) within two years of its approval by Council; and, 
    4. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17007 submitted by F.J. Homes Limited, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix ‘B’; and, 
    5. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate be delegated authority to issue draft approval, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’ and as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design; and, 
    6. That the draft plan approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17007 will lapse after a period of three (3) years from the date of Council approval in the event that a subdivision agreement is not executed within that period; and, 
    7. That Council assign servicing allocation for up to 14 single detached dwellings; and further, 
    8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.1.5
RECOMMENDATION REPORT 2412371 ONTARIO LIMITED (WYVIEW GROUP) 4121 HIGHWAY 7 APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A TEMPORARY AUTOMOBILE STORAGE LOT (WARD 3) FILE NO.: ZA 18 154593 (10.5)
This item has attachments. 

1.2412371 ontario report.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    1. That the report dated March 18, 2019 titled “Recommendation Report, 2412371 Ontario Limited (Wyview Group), 4121 Highway 7 Application for zoning by-law amendment to permit a temporary car storage lot, (Ward 3), File No. ZA 18 154593,” be received; and, 
    2. That the record of the Public Meeting held on November 13, 2018 regarding the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 2412371 Ontario Limited (Wyview Group), be received; and, 
    3. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 2412371 Ontario Limited (Wyview Group) to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, be approved, and that staff finalize the implementing zoning by-law amendment for enactment by Council; 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.15 GENERAL COMMITTEE (MARCH 25, 2019)
 

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes

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

    Carried

8.2.1
042-T-15 CATHODIC PROTECTION OF IRON WATERMAINS – CONTRACT EXTENSION (7.12)
This item has attachments. 

1.042-T-15 Cathodic Protection of Iron Watermains_Contract Extension_Final.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    1. That the report entitled “042-T-15 Cathodic Protection of Iron Watermains – Contract Extension” be received; and,
    2. That contract # 042-T-15 Cathodic Protection of Iron Watermains, awarded to 1460973 Ontario Limited O/A C.P. Systems (C.P. Systems), be extended for three (3) additional years at the same itemized pricing; and,
    3. That the tendering process for the Cathodic Protection of Iron Watermains be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1 (c); which states that “when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial”; and,
    4. That the annual amount of $289,283.33, inclusive of HST, be awarded for 2019; and,
    5. That a 8% contingency in the amount of $23,142.67 be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
    6. That the award in the amount of $312,426.00 be funded from the capital project 053-6150-19241-005 “Cathodic Protection of Iron Watermains”; and,
    7. That the remaining funds of $65,374.00 in project #19241 “Cathodic Protection of Iron Watermains” be returned to the original funding source; and,
    8. That the contract services award (inclusive of 8% contingency) for:
      1. Year 2020 in the amount of $328,900.12 ($304,537.15 + $24,362.97),
      2. Year 2021 in the amount of $443,098.05 ($410,275.97 + $32,822.08), be requested as part of the 2020 and 2021 capital budget process, subject to Council approval; and further,
    9. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.2.2
AWARD OF CONTRACT 126-R-18 REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES (7.12)
This item has attachments. 

1.126-R-18 - Real Estate Brokerage Services(1).pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    1. That the report entitled “Award of Contract 126-R-18 Real Estate Brokerage Services” be received; and,
    2. That the contract for Real Estate Brokerage Services be awarded to the highest ranked/lowest priced bidder, Cushman & Wakefield Ltd.; and, 
    3. That Contract 126-R-18 for Real Estate Brokerage Services be awarded to the highest ranked bidder, Cushman & Wakefield Ltd., for a one (1) year term with the City having an option to renew for four (4) additional years, with the following commission rates payable to them upon closing of the property transaction for five years (exclusive of HST);

      Years 1 - 5

      Commission rates

      Sale of property

      1.00%

      Purchase of property*

      1.00%

      Lease of property

       

      a) Residential (% of 1-month rent)

      50.00%

      b) Industrial (% of 1st year net rent)

      1.00%

      c) Industrial (% of each of the remaining years of the initial lease term)

      1.00%

      d) Office ($ per square foot)

      $0.20

      *When it is disclosed at the beginning of a transaction that the Vendor/Landlord will not pay a commission to the broker, the City shall pay the commission at the rate as outlined on the above chart; and, 

    4. That bidder Cushman & Wakefield Ltd. be designated as the    preferred vendor of the City’s Real Estate Brokerage Services needs  for a one year term with the City Solicitor having the authority to  renew successive one year terms to a maximum of five years; and further,

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

8.2.3
INDEMNIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL (2.0)
This item has attachments. 

1.Indemnification of Employees and Members of Council Report.pdf
2.Attachment A - Indemnification By-law.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    1. That  the report entitled “Indemnification of Employees and Members of Council”, dated March 25, 2019, be received; and,
    2. That Attachment “A”, the proposed Indemnification of Employees  and Members of Council By-law, be enacted; and,
    3. That the contract for the City’s Integrity Commissioner be amended to include the responsibilities set out in the By-law attached as Attachment “A”; and,
    4. That the Chief Administrative Officer and the City Clerk be authorized to enter into indemnification/reimbursement agreements with eligible persons where the Integrity Commissioner has authorized indemnity, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and further,
    5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

    (By-law 2019-42)

    Carried

8.3
REPORT NO. 16 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (APRIL 1, 2019)
 

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Alan Ho

    That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted, except for item 8.3.2 (See item 8.3.2)

    Carried

8.3.1
BILL CROTHERS ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD REPLACEMENT (6.0)
This item has attachments. 

1.bill crothers report.pdf
2.Attachment A - March 2007 General Committee Report.pdf
3.Attachment B - January 2018 General Committee Report.pdf
4.Attachment C - Council Resolution - Crothers Artifical Turf.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Alan Ho
    1. That the report entitled “Bill Crothers Artificial Turf Field Replacement” be received; and, 
    2. That Staff be authorized to issue a purchase order to York Region District School Board (YRDSB) in the amount of $1,339,365.00, inclusive of HST for the City’s portion (50%) of the Bill Crothers Secondary School artificial turf replacements; and, 
    3. That the purchase order in the amount of $1,339,365.00, inclusive of HST be funded from project 18220 Replacement of Artificial Turf Fields with available budget of $814,100.00; and, 
    4. That shortfall in the amount of ($525,265.00) ($814,100.00 - $1,339,365.00) be funded from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund; and, 
    5. That staff be directed to execute the Shared Use and Maintenance Agreement prior to proceeding with the project; and further, 
    6. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.3.2
RECOMMENDATION REPORT 30TH WORLD HAKKA CONFERENCE, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, OCTOBER 16 – 21, 2019 (10.16)
This item has attachments. 

1.hakka conference report(1).pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Alan Ho
    1. That the report titled, “30th World Hakka Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 16 – 21, 2019”, dated April 1, 2019, be received; and, 
    2. That Council approve business travel for Mayor Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Joe Li, and Sr. Business Devt. Officer Sandra Tam to attend the 30th World Hakka Conference in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia from October 16 - 21; and, 
    3. That the total cost of the business trip to attend the 30th World Hakka Conference in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia not exceed $19,500.00 and be expensed from within International Investment Attraction account 610-9985811; and,
    4. That the cost of the pre-conference mission to China attended by Regional Councillor Joe Li be expensed from within International Investment Attraction account 610-9985811 to a maximum of $2,500; 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 were no notices of motion to reconsider.

 

​

11.
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
 

There were no new / other business.

12.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 

There were no announcements.​​

13.
BY-LAWS - THREE READINGS
 

  • Moved byCouncillor Amanda Collucci
    Seconded byCouncillor Khalid Usman

    That By-laws 2019-38 to 2019-40 and 2019-42 be given three readings and enacted.

    Carried
Three Readings

13.1
BY-LAW 2019-38 A BY-LAW TO AMEND TRAFFIC BY-LAW 106-71 (COMPULSORY STOPS)
This item has attachments. 

1.2019-38.pdf

To add compulsory stops at specific intersections within the City of Markham.

  • Carried

13.2
BY-LAW 2019-39 A BY LAW TO AMEND PARKING BY-LAW 2005-188
This item has attachments. 

1.2019-39.pdf

To amend Schedule C of the Parking By-law pertaining to “Prohibited Parking”.

  • Carried

13.3
BY-LAW 2019-40 SARENA PROPERTIES LTD., 197 & 199 LANGSTAFF ROAD, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
This item has attachments. 

1.2019-40.pdf
2.2019-40 Schedule A.pdf

A By-law to amend By-law 2551, as amended, to permit outdoor storage.

(Item 8.4.1., Report No. 13, March 19, 2019 Council Meeting)

  • Carried

13.4
BY-LAW 2019-42 INDEMNIFICATION BY-LAW
This item has attachments. 

1.2019 42.pdf

A By-law to provide for the indemnification and defence of employees and Members of Council against loss or liability in certain circumstances arising out of acts or omissions done while acting on behalf of the Corporation.

(Item 8.2.3, Report No. 15)

  • Carried

14.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
 

  • Moved byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jim Jones

    That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 6:19 PM:

    14.1 COUNCIL

    14.1.1  PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/ COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS) (16.24) [SECTION 239 (2) (b)

    14.1.2  PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/ COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS) (16.24) [SECTION 239 (2) (b)]

    14.2 NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

    14.2.1  PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (REPORT OF INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER REGARDING CODE OF CONDUCT COMPLAINT ABOUT WARD 4 COUNCILLOR KAREN REA) (16.23) [Section 239 (2) (b)]

    14.2.2  A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 2) (8.6) [Section 239 (2) (c)]

    14.2.3  A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 6) (8.6) [Section 239 (2) (c)]

    Carried
  • Moved byCouncillor Alan Ho
    Seconded byCouncillor Khalid Usman

    That Council rise from the confidential session at 7:34 PM.

    Carried

  • The confidential items were approved by Council as follows:

14.1
COUNCIL - APRIL 2, 2019
 

14.1.1
PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/ COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS) (16.24) [SECTION 239 (2) (b)]
 

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Alan Ho
    1. That the following persons be appointed to the Advisory Committee on Accessibility:

    Name                                                          Term

    Rita Lam                                                     November 30, 2023
    Anna Gillonardo                                          November 30, 2022
    Nahid Verma                                               November 30, 2021
    Elaine Vollett                                               November 30, 2022
    Kaushi Ragunathan                                      November 30, 2021
    Meenu Khanan                                             November 30, 2023
    Valerie Kitazaki                                            November 30, 2022
    George George                                             November 30, 2021
    Brian Lynch                                                 November 30, 2023

    Carried
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Joe Li

    2.     That the following person be appointed to the Heintzman House Community Centre Board:

    Name                                                      Term

    Joanne Modugno                                    November 30, 2020

    Carried

14.1.2
PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/ COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS) (16.24) [SECTION 239 (2) (b)]
 

  • Moved byCouncillor Amanda Collucci
    Seconded byCouncillor Khalid Usman
    1. That the following persons be appointed to the Canada Day Committee:

    Name                                                          Term
    Edward Chiu                                               March 31, 2020
    Zulaika Hoosainny                                       March 31, 2020
    Janice Ip                                                     March 31, 2020
    John Chan                                                   March 31, 2020
    Saadi Zakki                                                 March 31, 2020
    Teresa Ing                                                   March 31, 2020
    Prem Kapur                                                 March 31, 2020

    Carried

14.2
NEW/ OTHER BUSINESS
 

14.2.1
PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (REPORT OF INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER REGARDING CODE OF CONDUCT COMPLAINT ABOUT WARD 4 COUNCILLOR KAREN REA) (16.23) [Section 239 (2) (b)]
 

Note: At the March 25, 2019 General Committee meeting, this matter was referred directly to the April 2, 2019 Council meeting for consideration.

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Alan Ho
    1. That the report from Michael L. Maynard of ADR Chambers, Integrity Commissioner for the City of Markham, dated March 14, 2019 be received; and,
    2. That, as required by subsection 223.6(3) of the Municipal Act, the Integrity Commissioner’s report be made available to the public via the City’s website; and further,
    3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 
    Carried

14.2.2
A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 2) (8.6) [Section 239 (2) (c)]
 

Note: At the March 25, 2019 General Committee meeting, the committee consented to place this item on the April 2, 2019 Council agenda for consideration.

  • Moved byDeputy Mayor Don Hamilton
    Seconded byCouncillor Isa Lee
    1. That the confidential presentation on the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Ward 2), be received; and further,
    2. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

14.2.3
A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 6) (8.6) [Section 239 (2) (c)]
 

Note: At the March 25, 2019 General Committee meeting, the committee consented to place this item on the April 2, 2019 Council agenda for consideration.

  • Moved byCouncillor Alan Ho
    Seconded byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    1. That the confidential report on the proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality or local board (Ward 6), be received; and further,
    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 byCouncillor Isa Lee
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jim Jones

    That By-law 2019-41 be given three readings and enacted.

    Three Readings

    BY-LAW 2019-41 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 2, 2019.

    Carried

16.
ADJOURNMENT
 

  • Moved byCouncillor Isa Lee
    Seconded byCouncillor Alan Ho
    1. That the Council meeting be adjourned at 7:39 pm.
    Carried
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