Electronic Council Meeting Minutes

Meeting No. 19

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 1:00 P.m. - 4:30 P.m.

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Roll Call	Mayor Frank Scarpitti Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton Regional Councillor Jack Heath Regional Councillor Joe Li Regional Councillor Jim Jones Councillor Keith Irish Councillor Alan Ho Councillor Reid McAlpine Councillor Karen Rea Councillor Andrew Keyes Councillor Amanda Collucci Councillor Khalid Usman 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 Biju Karumanchery, Director, Planning ＆ Urban Design Joel Lustig, Treasurer Bryan Frois, Chief of Staff Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk Hristina Giantsopoulos, Elections & Council/Committee Coordinator Terence Tang Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage Ronald Blake, Senior Development Manager, Planning & Urban Design Morgan Jones, Director, Operations Meg West, Manager of Business Planning and Projects Lisa Chen, Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting Asif Aziz, Senior Financial Analyst Francesco Santaguida, Assistant City Solicitor Shane Manson, Senior Manager, Revenue & Property Taxation Victoria Chai, Assistant City Solicitor Adam Grant, Fire Chief

Roll Call

Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Regional Councillor Joe Li
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Councillor Keith Irish
Councillor Alan Ho
Councillor Reid McAlpine
Councillor Karen Rea
Councillor Andrew Keyes
Councillor Amanda Collucci
Councillor Khalid Usman
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
Biju Karumanchery, Director, Planning ＆ Urban Design
Joel Lustig, Treasurer
Bryan Frois, Chief of Staff
Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk
Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk
Hristina Giantsopoulos, Elections & Council/Committee Coordinator
Terence Tang
Regan Hutcheson, Manager, Heritage
Ronald Blake, Senior Development Manager, Planning & Urban Design
Morgan Jones, Director, Operations
Meg West, Manager of Business Planning and Projects
Lisa Chen, Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting
Asif Aziz, Senior Financial Analyst
Francesco Santaguida, Assistant City Solicitor
Shane Manson, Senior Manager, Revenue & Property Taxation
Victoria Chai, Assistant City Solicitor
Adam Grant, Fire Chief

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1.
CALL TO ORDER

The meeting of Council convened at 1:07 PM on November 10, 2020 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.

Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Members of Council observed a moment of silence in recognition of Remembrance Day to honour all those who sacrificed their lives to ensure that we could enjoy the freedom we do today.

Council recessed at 3:55 pm and reconvened at 4:12 pm.

2.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

Councillor Reid McAlpine disclosed an interest with respect to Item No. 11.1 - "Appeal of Heritage Fence Application for a Fence 3 Victoria Lane, Unionville" and did not take part in the discussion or vote on this matter. Councillor McAlpine advised that the two parties involved are his neighbours.

3.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

3.1
COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 27, 2020

1.October 27 2020 Council Post-Meeting Minutes.pdf

Moved byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
Seconded byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on October 27, 2020, be adopted.
Carried

4.
PRESENTATIONS

There were no presentations.

5.
DEPUTATIONS

5.1
DEPUTATIONS - APPEAL OF HERITAGE PERMIT FOR A FENCE AT 3 VICTORIA LANE, UNIONVILLE (16.11)

Masood Mohajer addressed Council on this matter.

6.
COMMUNICATIONS

6.1
33-2020 - LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - NEW CENTURY RESTAURANT (WARD 8) (3.21)

1.New Century Restaurant.pdf

Moved byRegional Councillor Joe Li
Seconded byCouncillor Alan Ho
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
34-2020 COMMUNICATIONS - APPEAL OF HERITAGE PERMIT FOR A FENCE AT 3 VICTORIA LANE, UNIONVILLE (16.11)

1.Communications - 3 Victoria Lane.pdf

Moved byRegional Councillor Joe Li
Seconded byCouncillor Alan Ho
1. That the email dated November 9, 2020 from Christine Costa providing comments regarding Appeal of Heritage Permit for a Fence at 3 Victoria lane, Unionville, be received.
(See Item 11.1, New Other Business for Council's decision on this matter.)
Carried

6.3
35-2020 COMMUNCITIONS - CLERA HOLDINGS INC. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS (10.5, 10.6)

1.Communications - Clera Holdings Inc.pdf

Moved byRegional Councillor Joe Li
Seconded byCouncillor Alan Ho
1. That the email dated November 10, 2020 from Bob Forhan regarding "Clera Holdings Inc., Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications", be received.
(See Item 8.1.2, Report 32 for Council's decision on this matter.)
Carried

7.
PROCLAMATIONS

None.

8.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

8.1
REPORT NO. 32 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (OCTOBER 26, 2020)

Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted, save and except for Item No. 8.1.2.
Carried

8.1.1
RECOMMENDATION REPORT, CORBETT LAND STRATEGIES INC., ON BEHALF OF EMIX LTD., APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW TO ADD COMMERCIAL USES INCLUDING A COMMERCIAL SELF-STORAGE FACILITY

1.RECOMMENDATION REPORT Emix Ltd. Applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.pdf

2.Location map.pdf

3.Area Context and Zoning.pdf

4.Aerial Photo.pdf

5.Site Plan.pdf

6.OPA Emix Ltd. 8400 Woodbine Avenue .pdf

7.Schedule A(1).pdf

8.Emix.By_law.App.B.pdf

AT 8400 WOODBINE AVENUE, WEST SIDE OF WOODBINE AVENUE, NORTH OF PERTH AVENUE (WARD 8) FILE NOS. PLAN 19 132742 AND PLAN 20 110587 (10.3, 10.5)

Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
1. That the report dated October 26, 2020, entitled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Corbett Land Strategies Inc., on behalf of Emix Ltd., Applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to add commercial uses including a Commercial self-storage Facility at 8400 Woodbine Avenue, west side of Woodbine Avenue, north of Perth Avenue (Ward 8) File Nos. PLAN 19 132742 and PLAN 20 110587”, be received; and,
2. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Corbett Land Strategies Inc., on behalf of Emix Ltd., to amend the 2014 Official Plan, be approved by Council, and that the draft Official Plan Amendment attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and adopted by Council; and,
3. That the amendment to Zoning By-law 165-80, as amended, be approved and the draft implementing Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized and enacted, without further notice; and,
4. 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 attached as Appendix ‘B’ to this report, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and further,
5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(By-law 2020-100 and 2020-101)
Carried

8.1.2
APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL SUBMITTED BY CLERA HOLDINGS INC. ON BLOCK 81, REGISTERED PLAN 65M-4033 (WEST SIDE OF WOODBINE AVENUE, SOUTH OF ELGIN MILLS ROAD EAST) TO FACILITATE A COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

1.Clera Holdings recommendation report edited 2020-10-05.docx.pdf

2.Figure 1 - Location Map.pdf

3.Figure 2 - Area Context and Zoning.pdf

4.Figure 3 - Aerial Photo.pdf

5.Figure 4 - Official Plan Land Use.pdf

6.Figure 5 - Proposed Site Plan.pdf

7.Figure 6 - Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-95075.pdf

8.Figure 7 - Building A and B East Elevation.pdf

9.Figure 8 - Building C East Elevation and Building D South Elevation.pdf

10.Amendment to By-law 177-96 updated 2020-09-24.pdf

11.By-law Schedule A.pdf

(WARD 2) (10.5, 10.6)

Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
1. That the report titled “Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval submitted by Clera Holdings Inc. on Block 81, Registered Plan 65M-4033 (west side of Woodbine Avenue, south of Elgin Mills Road East) to facilitate a commercial development(Ward 2)” be received; and,
2. That the deputation of Stephen Hunt and Sandra Wiles, consultant to the applicant, be received;
3. That Zoning By-law Amendment application (PLAN 19 123509) submitted by Clera Holdings Inc. be approved and the implementing by-law attached as Appendix ‘B’ be finalized and enacted without further notice; and,
4. That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owners shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of the accompanying Zoning By-law, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and,
5. That the Site Plan application (SPC 19 123509) submitted by Clera Holdings Inc., to facilitate the development of two one-storey buildings and two two-storey commercial buildings with a GFA of 3,697 m² (Ward 2) be endorsed in principle, subject to the conditions in Appendix ‘A’; and,
6. That this endorsement shall lapse and site plan approval will not be issued, after a period of three (3) years commencing on October 14, 2020 in the event that the site plan agreement is not executed within that time period; and,
7. That Site Plan Approval be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design or designate, to be issued following execution of a site plan agreement. The Site Plan is only approved when the Director or designate has signed the site plan; and further,
8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(By-law 2020-102)
Carried

8.2
REPORT NO. 33 GENERAL COMMITTEE (NOVEMBER 2, 2020)

Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 5):
Carried

8.2.1
TENDER 049-T-20 GRASS CUTTING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES (RENEWAL YEARS 2021-2023) (6.0)

1.Tender 049-T-20 Grass Cutting and Maintenance Services (Renewal Years 2021-2023).pdf

Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
1. That the report entitled “Tender 049-T-20 Grass Cutting and Maintenance Services (Renewal Years 2021- 2023)” be received; and,
2. That the contract for Tender 049-T-20 Grass Cutting and Maintenance Services be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Markham Property Services Ltd., for an additional three (3) years (2021– 2023), with a CPI increase in 2022 and 2023 as follows;
  - 2021 - $218,574.98 (inclusive of HST)
  - 2022 - $218,574.98 (inclusive of HST)*
  - 2023 - $218,574.98 (inclusive of HST)*
    
    * 2022 and 2023 are subject to an annual price increase based on the Consumer Price Index for All Items - Canada for the twelve (12) month period ending December 31 in the applicable year; and,
3. That the estimated 2021 costs of $218,574.98 be funded from account 730-730-5399 (Contracted Services), subject to Council approval of the 2021 operating budget; and,
4. That the purchase orders for years 2022 and 2023 be adjusted for growth and/or price escalation, subject to Council approval of the respective year’s budgets; and further,
5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried

8.2.2
2021 COUNCIL AND STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR (16.0)

1.2021 Meeting Calendar revisions Oct. 22, 2020.pdf

Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
1. That the 2021 Council and Standing Committee Meeting Calendar be approved; and,
2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried

8.2.3
2021 WATER / WASTEWATER RATE (5.1, 5.3)

1.2021 Water and Wastewater Rate .pdf

2.2021 Water and Wastewater Rate Public Consultation Meeting Presentation October 29 2020.pdf

Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
1. That the presentation entitled “2021 Water/Wastewater Rate Public Consultation Meeting” be received and approved for presentation at the November 12^th Public Consultation meeting; and,
2. That the report entitled “2021 Water/Wastewater Rate” be received; and,
3. That Staff be authorized to hold an electronic public meeting on November 12^th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. to gather resident feedback on the principle of, increasing the 2021 water/wastewater rate by the same percentage as the Region of York’s wholesale rate and present two scenarios:
  1. Scenario 1: Increase of 0%
  2. Scenario 2: Increase of 2.9%, which is consistent with the Region of York’s proposed wholesale rate increase for 2021, as tabled at Regional Council in the Region’s Water and Wastewater Financial Sustainability Plan from October 2015; and,
4. That feedback received at the public meeting along with the proposed 2021 water/wastewater rate tentatively scheduled to be put forward for consideration of Council on December 9^th, 2020; and further,
5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried as Amended
Council consented to amend clause 3 (b) from:

3 (b) Scenario 2: Increase of 2.9%, which is consistent with the Region of York’s wholesale rate increase for 2021, as tabled at Regional Council in the Region’s Water and Wastewater Financial Sustainability Plan from October 2015; and,

to:

3 (b) Scenario 2: Increase of 2.9%, which is consistent with the Region of York’s proposed wholesale rate increase for 2021, as tabled at Regional Council in the Region’s Water and Wastewater Financial Sustainability Plan from October 2015; and,

8.2.4
SWAN LAKE PARK – PARKS OPERATIONS AND PARKS REFRESH DRAFT PLAN (6.3)

1.SWAN LAKE PARK REFRESH PRESENTATION FINAL.pdf

2.General Committee_Nov 2_Park Refresh and Process _Submission by FOSLP.pdf

Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
1. That the presentation entitled “Swan Lake Park – Parks Operations and Parks Refresh Draft Plan” dated November 2, 2020 be received; and,
2. That the recommended funding outlined in the presentation be committed to the park refresh subject to Council approval and further,
3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried

8.2.5
MAINTENANCE OF REGIONAL ROADS AND BOULEVARDS (5.10)

1.Maintenance of Regional and Roads and Boulevards.pdf

2.Roads Map by Owner.pdf

Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
1. That the memorandum entitled “Maintenance of Regional Roads and Boulevards” dated November 2, 2020 be received; and,
2. That staff recommend winter maintenance service provision remain as is at this time; and,
3. That staff recommend improved coordination in the operating field amongst front line supervisors to enhance winter maintenance service provision; and,
4. That staff recommend City residents and Council continue to utilize the City’s Contact Centre to generate work orders for both the City and the Region for the following issues:
  1. Dead animal removal
  2. Pot hole repair
  3. Fallen tree removal
  4. Debris removal
  5. Grass cutting; and,
5. That staff recommend further investigation of the City’s and the Region’s contracts to explore possible options in grass cutting download or upload; and,
6. That staff recommend requesting the Region to consider increasing their cutting cycles to align to the City’s; and,
7. That staff review the grass cutting contract with the Region when the existing one expires; and,
8. That staff further discuss grass cutting with the City’s existing service provider to explore their ability to undertake this increase in work should they be requested to do so; and,
9. That staff initiate consultations with the City of Toronto with respect to grass cutting service levels along Steeles Avenue where it borders with the City of Markham; and further;
10. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried

8.3
REPORT NO. 34 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING (NOVEMBER 3, 2020)

Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
That the report of the Development Services Public Meeting be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 2):
Carried

8.3.1
PRELIMINARY REPORT APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A COMMERCIAL SELF-STORAGE FACILITY AT 30 HERITAGE ROAD (WARD 4). FILE NO. PLAN 20 106216 (10.5)

1.30 Heritage Rd Preliminary Report PLAN SPC 2020 106216 .pdf

2.Figure 1 - Location Map(1).pdf

3.Figure 2 - Area ContextZoning.pdf

4.Figure 3 - Aerial Photo(1).pdf

5.Figure 4 - Site Plan.pdf

6.Figure 5 - Elevations.pdf

7.Figure 6 - Proposed Severance Plan.pdf

Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
1. That the Development Services Commission report dated October 13th, 2020, entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment to permit a commercial self-storage facility as an additional use with site-specific development standards at 30 Heritage Road, on the east side of McCowan Road, (Ward 4). File No. PLAN 20 106216”, be received; and,
2. That the Record of the Public Meeting held on November 3rd, 2020 with respect to the proposed application for Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by 30 Heritage Development Limited Partnership Inc., to permit a commercial self-storage facility at 30 Heritage Road, be received; and,
3. That the application to amend Zoning By-law 1229 be approved and enacted without further notice; and further,
4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried

8.3.2
PRELIMINARY REPORT, 254632 ONTARIO INC., APPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT, TO PERMIT MOTOR VEHICLE AND AUTO PARTS SALES AS WELL AS OUTDOOR STORAGE OF VEHICLES AT 120 DONCASTER AVENUE (WARD 1) FILE NO. PLAN 20 115420 (10.5)

1.Preliminary Report, 254632 Ontario Inc., 120 Doncaster Avenue PLAN 20 115420.pdf

2.Location Map.pdf

3.Area Context and Zoning(1).pdf

4.Aerial Photo2019.pdf

5.Site Plan(1).pdf

Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
1. That the report dated October 13, 2020, entitled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, 254632 Ontario Inc., Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment, to permit motor vehicle sales and auto parts sales as well as outdoor storage of vehicles at 120 Doncaster Avenue (Ward 1) File No. PLAN 20 115420”, be received; and,
2. That the written communications submitted by Armand Scaini be received; and,
3. That the Record of the Public Meeting held on November 3, 2020, with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law to add motor vehicle sales and auto parts sales as well as outdoor storage of vehicles at 120 Doncaster Avenue (Ward 1) File No. PLAN 20 115420”, be received; and,
4. That the application by 254632 Ontario Inc., to amend Zoning By-law 2053, as amended, be approved and enacted without further notice; and further,
5. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried

8.4
REPORT NO. 35 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (NOVEMBER 9, 2020)

Moved byCouncillor Alan Ho
Seconded byCouncillor Khalid Usman
That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (1 Item):
Carried

8.4.1
CITY INITIATED EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY USE ZONING BY-LAW TO PERMIT OUTDOOR PATIOS AND ASSOCIATED STRUCTURES FILE NO.: PR-20-115253 (CITY-WIDE) (10.5)

1.Extension of Temporary use Zoning By-law to permit Outdoor Patios and Associated Structures .pdf

Moved byCouncillor Alan Ho
Seconded byCouncillor Khalid Usman
1. That the report titled “City Initiated Extension of Temporary Use Zoning By-law to permit outdoor patios and associated structures” be received; and,
2. That the City wide temporary zoning by-law to permit new or expansions to existing outdoor patios and associated structures be approved; and,
3. That authority to act on behalf of Council to grant municipal authorizations required by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) for temporary extension of a liquor license be delegated to the City Clerk; and,
4. That the fee for the processing of requests to the City for the temporary extension of liquor licenses be waived in 2021; and,
5. That existing approved temporary new, or temporary expansions to existing patios located on private property are granted temporary expansions until December 31, 2021; and further,
6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(By-law 2020-130)
Carried

9.
MOTIONS

There were no motions.

10.
NOTICE OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER

There were no notices of motions.

11.
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

11.1
APPEAL OF HERITAGE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A FENCE 3 VICTORIA LANE, UNIONVILLE, HE 20 125034 (WARD 3) (16.11)

1.Appeal of Heritage Permit Application for a Fence.pdf

2.Communications - Item 10.1 - Appeal of Heritage Permit Application for a fence 3 Victoria Lane, Unionville.pdf

3.Communications - Item 10.1 - Appeal of Heritage Permit Application for a fence 3 Victoria Lane, Unionville (2).pdf

4.Communications - Item 10.1 - Appeal of Heritage Permit Application for a fence 3 Victoria Lane, Unionville (3).pdf

5.Communication - Item 10.1 - Appeal of Heritage Permit Application for a fence 3 Victoria Lane, Unionville (4).pdf

Councillor Reid McAlpine disclosed an interest and advised that the two parties involved are his neighbours. Councillor McAlpine did not take part in the discussion or vote on this matter.

Discussion on the matter ensued. Christine Costa and Vagn Lauritsen, the applicants, were in attendance and responded to questions from Members of Council.

1. That the Report titled “Appeal of a Heritage Permit Application for a Fence, 3 Victoria Lane, Unionville, File: HE 20 125034 (Ward 3)” dated November 9, 2020 be received; and,
2. That the Heritage Markham Committee resolution of September 9, 2020 recommending denial of the Heritage Permit for the unauthorized chain link fence from a heritage perspective, be received as information; and,
3. That the Heritage Permit application HE 20 125034 in support of a chain link fence at 3 Victoria Lane be approved subject to the following conditions:
  1. The submission of the Heritage Permit application fee for unauthorized work;
  2. The removal of the portion of chain link fence installed on 3 Victoria Lane adjacent to the eastern property boundary of 31 Victoria Avenue, acknowledging that an application for a heritage picket fence from the owner of 31 Victoria Ave has been approved; and,
4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
(Carried by Recorded Vote (8:4)

(See following Recorded Vote)
Recorded Vote (8:4)

YEAS: Councillor Keith Irish, Councillor Karen Rea, Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, Regional Councillor Jack Heath, Councillor Andrew Keyes, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Khalid Usman, Councillor Isa Lee (8)

NAYS: Councillor Alan Ho, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Regional Councillor Jim Jones (4)

CONFLICT: Councillor Reid McAlpine (1)
Council had before it the following original recommendation for consideration:
1. That the Report titled “Appeal of a Heritage Permit Application for a Fence, 3 Victoria Lane, Unionville, File: HE 20 125034 (Ward 3)” dated November 9, 2020 be received; and,
2. That the Heritage Markham Committee resolution of September 9, 2020 recommending denial of the Heritage Permit for the unauthorized chain link fence from a heritage perspective, be received as information; and,
3. That the Heritage Permit application HE 20 125034 in support of a chain link fence at 3 Victoria Lane be approved subject to the submission of the Heritage Permit application fee for unauthorized work; and further,
4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

11.2
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF OPTIONS FOR 2021 (7.1)

Council consented to add an item regarding update on Property Tax Relief for 2021. Staff was directed to prepare a report on Property Tax Relief options for 2021, taking into consideration the recent changes to the education portion of the property tax bill.

12.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

There were no announcements.

13.
BY-LAWS - THREE READINGS

Moved byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
Seconded byCouncillor Khalid Usman
That By-law 2020-131 regarding the Appointment of Fire Chief be added to the agenda.
Carried by Two Thirds Vote
Moved byCouncillor Karen Rea
Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
That By-law 2020-131 to appoint Adam Grant to the position of Fire Chief for The Corporation of the City of Markham effective November 10, 2020, be given three readings and enacted.

Carried Unanimously
Moved byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
That By-laws 2020-100 to 2020-128 and 2020-130 be given three readings and enacted.
Carried

Three Readings

13.1
BY-LAW 2020-100 EMIX LTD., 8400 WOODBINE AVENUE, AMENDMENT TO THE IN FORCE OFFICIAL PLAN (REVISED 2014), AS AMENDED

1.2020-100.pdf

A by-law to adopt an Official Plan Amendment to the in force Official Plan (Revised 2014), as amended, to provide for a commercial storage facility use on the subject property.

(Item 8.1.1, Report 32)

Carried

13.2
BY-LAW 2020-101 EMIX LTD., 8400 WOODBINE AVENUE, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

1.2020-101.pdf

A By-law to amend By-law 165-80, as amended, to to add more uses on the property.

(Item 8.1.1, Report 32)

Carried

13.3
BY-LAW 2020-102 CLERA HOLDINGS, INC., SOUTH OF ELGIN MILLS ROAD AND WEST OF WOODBINE AVENUE, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

1.2020-102.pdf

A By-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended to permit a commercial development on the lands.

(Item 8.1.2, Report 32)

Carried

13.4
BY-LAW 2020-103 A BY-LAW TO AMEND TRAFFIC BY-LAW 106-71 (65M-4498)

1.2020-103.pdf

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

Carried

13.5
BY-LAW 2020-104 A BY-LAW TO AMEND TRAFFIC BY-LAW 106-71 (65M-4613)

1.To Amend Stop By-Law 106-71 65M-4613.pdf

Carried

13.6
BY-LAW 2020-105 ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW (BOUSFIELD GATE AND KIRKHAM DRIVE)

1.2020-105.pdf

A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the City of Markham:

Block 161, Plan 65M-4619 - Bousfield Gate
Reserve Block 168, Plan 65M-4619 - Kirkham Drive

Carried