Electronic Council Meeting Minutes

Meeting No. 6

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 1:00 P.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Live streamed

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
• Joel Lustig, Treasurer
• Bryan Frois, Chief of Staff
• Meg West, Manager of Business Planning and Projects
• Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk
• Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk
• Hristina Giantsopoulos, Election/Council & Committee Coordinator
• Ned Sirry, Acting Chief Information Officer
• Adam Grant, Fire Chief
• Lisa Chen, Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting
• Kishor Soneji, Senior Accountant, Financial Services
• Mark Visser, Senior Manager Strategy Innovation & Investments
• Kevin Ross, Manager, Development Finance & Payroll
• Eddy Wu, Acting Director, Environmental Services
• Don De Los Santos, Manager, Small Business Centre
• Jacqueline Chan, Assistant City Solicitor

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting of Council convened at 1:15  PM on April 20, 2021. 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.

Council observed a moment of silence to mark the passing of Markham resident, Sylvia Jacobs, the founder of the Markham Islanders Majors/ GTHL and Ontario Sledge Hockey Association.

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

None disclosed.

3.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

3.1

COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 31, 2021

• Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
  1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 31, 2021, be adopted.
  Carried

4.

PRESENTATIONS

4.1

2020 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (7.0)

Joel Lustig, Treasurer, introduced the item. Lisa Chen, Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Reporting and Kevin Travers, KPMG,  provided a presentation on this matter.

See Item 11.1 under New/ Other Business for Council's decision on this matter.

5.

DEPUTATIONS

There were no deputations.

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

There were no communications

7.

PROCLAMATIONS

7.1

PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
  1. That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes:
     1. Human Values Day - April 24, 2021
     2. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/ Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (CRPS/ RSD) Awareness Day - November 5, 2021
  2. That the following new request for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council:
     1. Establishment of New Cherish Integrated Services Centre - September 21-24, 2021
  3. That the following new request for proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council:
     1. Organ and Tissue Donation Month - April 2021
  Carried

8.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

8.1

REPORT NO. 11 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (APRIL 6, 2021)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee

  That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Save and except for item 8.1.3):

  Carried

8.1.1

DEVELOPMENT CHARGES DECEMBER 31, 2020 RESERVE BALANCES AND ANNUAL ACTIVITY OF THE ACCOUNTS (7.11)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. That the report titled “Development Charges December 31, 2020 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 further,

  2. That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.
  Carried

8.1.2

DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BACKGROUND STUDY UPDATE (7.11)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. That the Development Charges Background Study Update presentation be received, and,
  2. That the following Council Members be appointed to a sub-committee:
     • Mayor Frank Scarpitti;
     • Councillor Amanda Collucci, Chair of the Budget Sub Committee;  
     • Councillor Andrew Keyes, Vice Chair of the Budget Sub Committee;
     • Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Chair of Development Services Committee;
     • Councillor Keith Irish, Vice-Chair of Development Services Committee; and,
     • Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton; and,
  3. That an information session be scheduled to review the parameters and changes to the collection of Development Charges; and further,
  4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.1.3

CELEBRATE MARKHAM GRANT PROGRAM - 2021-2022 FUNDING CYCLE STATUS UPDATE - ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM OPTIONS & IMPLICATIONS (7.0)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. That the presentation entitled “Celebrate Markham Grant Program 2021-2022 Funding Cycle Status Update – Alternative Program Options and Implications”, be received; and,
  2. That the update memo entitled, “Celebrate Markham 2021-2022 Funding Cycle Alternative Program Options” be received; and,
  3. That the 2021-22 Funding Cycle be approved to proceed with the following temporary modifications and to be re-evaluated prior to commencing the 2022-23 Funding Cycle:
     1. That Council only support Celebrate Markham grant applications for virtual events (except Sports Events); and,
     2. That Sports Events be given consideration for Celebrate Markham grants only if they are in compliance with current public health restrictions and return-to-play guidelines established by the relevant PSO/NSO but that spectator participation be restricted to virtual or livestream participation only; and,
     3. That Council authorize a one-time carry-forward of unused Community Events monies (up to $256,000) from the 2021-22 Funding Cycle to the 2022-23 Community Events funding envelope where surpluses occurred they be returned to the same categories where they came from; and,
     4. That there be no changes to the funding envelope for the City-led events category with a funding envelope of $84,000 annually; and,
     5. That there be no changes to the funding envelope for the Markham Arts Council annual net grant amount of $23,400 (Celebrate Markham grant of $30,000 less 2021 loan repayment of $6,600 for a remaining balance owing of $6,600 as of December 31, 2021) for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving 2020 audited financial statements; and,
     6. That the special provision approved by Council in June 2020, allowing an applicant that is approved to receive grant funding during the current funding cycle and is subsequently forced to cancel their project/event due to changes in COVID-19 public health restrictions, be given consideration for financial relief towards unrecoverable/ non-deferrable expenses related to the project but not exceeding 50% of the approved grant amount and conditional on receiving and approving proof of such expenses, not be extended to the 2021-22 Funding Cycle; and,
     7. That the special provision approved by Council in June 2020, allowing an applicant that is approved to receive grant funding during the current funding cycle and subsequently decides to significantly alter/revise the way in which their proposed project/event proceeds (including a switch to virtual), that if necessary to maintain consistency with the established funding category guidelines, Staff be authorized to adjust the funding allocation based on the applicant’s revised proposal to a maximum of 35% of the original grant for a virtual project/ event and that anything exceeding that require Council approval; and,
     8. That the special provision approved by Council in June 2020 allowing an applicant that is approved to receive grant funding during the current funding cycle and subsequently decides to postpone their project/event to the following funding cycle (2022-23), be given the option to defer their application to 2022-23, thereby forfeiting their consideration for the current year and have their application directly carried forward for consideration as part of next year’s 2022-23 funding cycle, without having to re-submit a new application form, so long as the postponed event is substantially the same in size, scope and budget as the original proposal, be extended to continue to be in effect for the 2021-22 Funding Cycle; and,
     9. That in addition to requiring proof and approval of venue and liability insurance, that all applicants be required to sign an addendum/attestation acknowledging that they and their organization take full responsibility for ensuring adherence to Public Health restrictions (e.g., including safety plans, contract tracing records, etc.); and,
     10. That grants be released no sooner than 30 days prior to the scheduled event; and
  4. That Staff report back to Council in June recommending Celebrate Markham grant recipients; 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 3 (c) from:

  c. That Council authorize a one-time carry-forward of unused Community Events monies (up to $256,000) from the 2021-22 Funding Cycle to the 2022-23 Community Events funding envelope and be distributed proportionately to each funding category (up to a combined total maximum of $512,000); and,

  to:

  c. That Council authorize a one-time carry-forward of unused Community Events monies (up to $256,000) from the 2021-22 Funding Cycle to the 2022-23 Community Events funding envelope where surpluses occurred they be returned to the same categories where they came from; and,
• Council consented to amend 3 (g) from:

  g. That the special provision approved by Council in June 2020, allowing an applicant that is approved to receive grant funding during the current funding cycle and subsequently decides to significantly alter/revise the way in which their proposed project/event proceeds (including a switch to virtual), that if necessary to maintain consistency with the established funding category guidelines, Staff be authorized to adjust the funding allocation based on the applicant’s revised proposal but not exceeding the originally approved allocation and not exceeding 25% of the applicant’s overall revised budget, conditional on receiving and approving a revised work plan, budget and impact estimates, be extended to continue to be in effect for the 2021-22 Funding Cycle; and,

  to:

  g. That the special provision approved by Council in June 2020, allowing an applicant that is approved to receive grant funding during the current funding cycle and subsequently decides to significantly alter/revise the way in which their proposed project/event proceeds (including a switch to virtual), that if necessary to maintain consistency with the established funding category guidelines, Staff be authorized to adjust the funding allocation based on the applicant’s revised proposal to a maximum of 35% of the original grant for a virtual project/ event and that anything exceeding that require Council approval; and,
• Council had before it the following original recommendation for consideration:

  1. That the presentation entitled “Celebrate Markham Grant Program 2021-2022 Funding Cycle Status Update – Alternative Program Options and Implications”, be received; and,
  2. That the update memo entitled, “Celebrate Markham 2021-2022 Funding Cycle Alternative Program Options” be received; and,
  3. That the 2021-22 Funding Cycle be approved to proceed with the following temporary modifications and to be re-evaluated prior to commencing the 2022-23 Funding Cycle:
     1. That Council only support Celebrate Markham grant applications for virtual events (except Sports Events); and,
     2. That Sports Events be given consideration for Celebrate Markham grants only if they are in compliance with current public health restrictions and return-to-play guidelines established by the relevant PSO/NSO but that spectator participation be restricted to virtual or livestream participation only; and,
     3. That Council authorize a one-time carry-forward of unused Community Events monies (up to $256,000) from the 2021-22 Funding Cycle to the 2022-23 Community Events funding envelope and be distributed proportionately to each funding category (up to a combined total maximum of $512,000); and,
     4. That there be no changes to the funding envelope for the City-led events category with a funding envelope of $84,000 annually; and,
     5. That there be no changes to the funding envelope for the Markham Arts Council annual net grant amount of $23,400 (Celebrate Markham grant of $30,000 less 2021 loan repayment of $6,600 for a remaining balance owing of $6,600 as of December 31, 2021) for their annual programs and activities conditional on receiving and approving 2020 audited financial statements; and,
     6. That the special provision approved by Council in June 2020, allowing an applicant that is approved to receive grant funding during the current funding cycle and is subsequently forced to cancel their project/event due to changes in COVID-19 public health restrictions, be given consideration for financial relief towards unrecoverable/ non-deferrable expenses related to the project but not exceeding 50% of the approved grant amount and conditional on receiving and approving proof of such expenses, not be extended to the 2021-22 Funding Cycle; and,
     7. That the special provision approved by Council in June 2020, allowing an applicant that is approved to receive grant funding during the current funding cycle and subsequently decides to significantly alter/revise the way in which their proposed project/event proceeds (including a switch to virtual), that if necessary to maintain consistency with the established funding category guidelines, Staff be authorized to adjust the funding allocation based on the applicant’s revised proposal but not exceeding the originally approved allocation and not exceeding 25% of the applicant’s overall revised budget, conditional on receiving and approving a revised work plan, budget and impact estimates, be extended to continue to be in effect for the 2021-22 Funding Cycle; and,
     8. That the special provision approved by Council in June 2020 allowing an applicant that is approved to receive grant funding during the current funding cycle and subsequently decides to postpone their project/event to the following funding cycle (2022-23), be given the option to defer their application to 2022-23, thereby forfeiting their consideration for the current year and have their application directly carried forward for consideration as part of next year’s 2022-23 funding cycle, without having to re-submit a new application form, so long as the postponed event is substantially the same in size, scope and budget as the original proposal, be extended to continue to be in effect for the 2021-22 Funding Cycle; and,
     9. That in addition to requiring proof and approval of venue and liability insurance, that all applicants be required to sign an addendum/attestation acknowledging that they and their organization take full responsibility for ensuring adherence to Public Health restrictions (e.g., including safety plans, contract tracing records, etc.); and,
     10. That grants be released no sooner than 30 days prior to the scheduled event; and
  4. That Staff report back to Council in June recommending Celebrate Markham grant recipients; and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.1.4

AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION TENDER 003-T-21 WEST THORNHILL – PHASE 3B STORM SEWER AND WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT (3.0)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. That the report entitled “Award of Construction Tender 003-T-21 West Thornhill – Phase 3B Storm Sewer and Watermain Replacement” be received; and,
  2. That the contract for Tender 003-T-21 West Thornhill – Phase 3B Storm Sewer and Watermain Replacement be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, Direct Underground Inc. in the amount of $4,263,945.97, inclusive of HST impact; and,
  3. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $426,394.60 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expending of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
  4. That the construction award in the amount of $4,690,340.57 ($4,263,945.97 + $426,394.60) be funded from the following capital projects:

     1. 058-6150-21164-005 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 3B Construction”; and,

     2.  

        (b) 053-6150-21170-005 “Cast Iron Watermain Replacement – West Thornhill Phase 3B” as outlined under the financial considerations section in this report; and,

  5. That the remaining funds in project #21164 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 3B Construction” in the amount $1,816,921.34 from the Stormwater Fee Reserve and the budget remaining in project #21170 “Cast Iron Watermain Replacement – West Thornhill Phase 3B” from the Waterworks Reserve in the amount of $1,065,105.09 will be returned to the original funding source; and,
  6. That a 5-year moratorium be placed on any major servicing and utility installation along restored areas including Johnston Street, Dove Lane, Ida Street, Wiarton Court, St. Andrews Court; and further,
  7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.1.5

AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION TENDER 004-T-21 WEST THORNHILL – PHASE 4A STORM SEWER AND SANITARY SEWER UPGRADES (3.0)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. That the report entitled “Award of Construction Tender 004-T-21 West Thornhill – Phase 4A Storm Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Upgrades” be received; and,
  2. That the contract for Tender 004-T-21 West Thornhill – Phase 4A Storm Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Upgrades be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, GFL Infrastructure Group, in the amount of $12,477,267.18, inclusive of HST; and,
  3. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $1,247,726.72 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expending of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
  4. That the construction award in the amount of $13,724,993.90 ($12,477,268.18 + $1,247,726.72) be funded from the following capital projects:

     1. 058-6150-21165-005 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 4A Construction”; and,

     2. 053-5350-21172-005 “Royal Orchard Sanitary Sewer Upgrades (West Thornhill Phase 4A)” as outlined under the financial considerations section in this report; and,

  5. That the remaining funds in project #21165 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 4A Construction” in the amount of $4,091,337.96 will not be required from the Stormwater Fee Reserve and the budget remaining in project #21172 “Royal Orchard Sanitary Sewer Upgrades – West Thornhill Phase 4A Construction” in the amount of $7,186.76 will be returned to the waterworks reserve; and,
  6. That a 5-year moratorium be placed on any major servicing and utility installation along restored areas including Royal Orchard Blvd (from Pomona Creek to Bayview), Kirk Drive, Knotty Pine Trail, Augusta Court, Doral Gate and Blue Spruce Lane; and further,
  7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2

REPORT NO. 12 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (APRIL 19, 2021)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish

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

  Carried

8.2.1

PROVINCIAL CONSULTATION COMMENTS: GROWING THE SIZE OF THE GREENBELT (ERO 019-3136) (10.0)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the report entitled “Provincial Consultation Comments: Growing the Size of the Greenbelt (ERO 019-3136)” dated April 19, 2021 be received; and,
  2. That this report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) and York Region as the City of Markham’s comments on ERO posting 019-3136 and as an expression of continued support for the Greenbelt Plan; and further,
  3. 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 consider.

 

11.

NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

11.1

2020 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (7.0)

• Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the presentation titled “2020 Consolidated Financial Statements” be received; and,
  2. That the report titled “2020 Consolidated Financial Statements” be received; and,
  3. That Council approve the draft Consolidated Financial Statements of The Corporation of the City of Markham (the City), including Community Boards, Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), Destination Markham Corporation and Investment in Markham Enterprises Corporation (MEC), for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020; and,
  4. That Council authorize Staff to publish the final audited Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 upon receiving the Independent Auditors’ Report; and,
  5. That the KPMG LLP Audit Findings Report for the year ended December 31, 2020 be received; and further,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

11.2

NEW/ OTHER BUSINESS: DECLARATION OF SURPLUS LANDS ADJACENT TO MOBIS DRIVE (8.5)

• Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the notice of proposed sale for the City owned lands legally described as Part of Lot 28, Concession 3, designated as Parts 1, 2 and 3, Plan 65R-39300, City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, be confirmed; and,
  2. That subject to No. 1 above, the City enact a By-law to stop up and close the lands described as Part of Lot 28, Concession 3, designated as Parts 1, 2 and 3, Plan 65R-39300, City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York.

  (Confidential Item No. 14.2.1, March 31, 2021 Council Meeting)

  (By-law 2021-27)

  Carried

11.3

PROVINCIAL FIRE SAFETY GRANT (7.6)

• Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. That the report entitled “Provincial Fire Safety Grant” dated April 20, 2021 be received; and,
  2. That Council approve the Fire Safety Grant in the amount of $85,700 from the Province of Ontario, to be used to fund the construction of a live fire training facility; and,
  3. That a new 2021 capital project named “Fire Safety Grant” be created in the amount of $85,700 to be funded from the Fire Safety Grant; and,
  4. That the CAO be authorized and directed to execute the funding agreement and any related documents required to give effect thereto, 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.
  Carried

11.4

APPOINTMENT TO ROUGE NATIONAL URBAN PARK MULTI-STAKEHOLDER AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE (16.24)

Council consented to waive the rules and introduced the following motion.

• Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  1. That the rules of procedure be waived in order to add an item of new business regarding an appointment to the Rouge National Urban Park Multi-stakeholder and Advisory Committee.
  Carried by Two Thirds Vote
• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. That Councillor Andrew Keyes be appointed as the City of Markham’s representative to the Rouge National Urban Park Multi-stakeholder and Advisory Committee; and,
  2. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

12.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

13.

BY-LAWS - THREE READINGS

• Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci
  Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

  That By-laws 2021-27 to 2021-31 be given three readings and enacted.

  Carried

Three Readings

13.1

BY-LAW 2021-27 A BY-LAW TO STOP UP AND CLOSE THE LANDS DESCRIBED AS PART OF LOT 28, CONCESSION 3, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS PARTS 1, 2 AND 3, PLAN 65R-39300

• Carried

13.2

BY-LAW 2021-28  LEPORIS CONSTRUCTION INC., PART 1, PLAN OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF LOT 25, CONCESSION 3, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

A By-law to amend By-laws 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, in order to permit the development of a convention centre, office building, restaurants, and retail.

(Item 8.1.2, Report No. 2, February 9, 2021 Council Meeting)

• Carried

13.3

BY-LAW 2021-29 A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2013-113, ABY-LAW TO DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

• Carried

13.4

BY-LAW 2021-30 ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW (IAN BARON AVENUE)

A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the City of Markham (Part of Lot 6, Plan 2196, designated as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 65R-34639 - Ian Baron Avenue) 

• Carried

13.5

BY-LAW 2021-31 ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW 

A by-law to dedicate certain lands as part of the highways of the City of Markham (Blocks 277, 278, 279, 280 and 281, Plan 65M-4686 - Lane).

• Carried

14.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes

  That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 2:55 pm:

  14.1 COUNCIL

  14.1.1 COUNCIL CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES - MARCH 31, 2021 (16.0) [ Section 239 (2) (f)]

  
  14.1.2 APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES (16.24) [SECTION 239 (2)(b)]

  14.2 NEW/ OTHER BUSINESS

  14.2.1 GENERAL COMMITTEE CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES - MARCH 1, 2021 (16.0) [ Section 239 (2) (f)]

  14.2.2 A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD; REPORTING OUT OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION (8.7) [SECTION 239 (2) (c)]

  14.2.3 THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; (8.2) [SECTION 239 (2) (a)]

  Carried
• Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

  That Council rise from Confidential session at 3:10 p.m.

  Carried
• The following Confidential items were approved by Council:

14.1

COUNCIL

14.1.1

COUNCIL CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES - MARCH 31, 2021 (16.0) [ Section 239 (2) (f)]

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. That the confidential Council minutes dated March 31, 2021 be confirmed.
  Carried

14.1.2

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES (16.24) [SECTION 239 (2)(b)]

• Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  1. That the following persons be appointed to the Heritage Markham Committee with a term expiry as indicated::

  Elizabeth Wimmer            November 30, 2024
  David Wilson                    November 30, 2024
  Victor Huang                     November 30, 2023
  Nathan Proctor                 November 30, 2024

   

  Carried

14.2

NEW/ OTHER BUSINESS

14.2.1

GENERAL COMMITTEE CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES - MARCH 1, 2021 (16.0) [ Section 239 (2) (f)]

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. That the General Committee confidential minutes dated March 1, 2021 be confirmed. 
  Carried

14.2.2

A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD; REPORTING OUT OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION (8.7) [SECTION 239 (2) (c)]

• Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the report entitled “Reporting Out of Real Property Acquisition – 2787 19th Avenue, Markham” be received; and, 
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this report; and further, 
  3. That the report entitled “Reporting Out of Real Property Acquisition – 2787 19th Avenue, Markham” and the foregoing resolutions be reported out at the next public Council meeting.
  Carried
• Note: Please see Item 15 for public report.

14.2.3

THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD;  (8.2) [SECTION 239 (2) (a)]

• Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
  Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
  1. That the confidential report on the security of the property of the municipality or local board; be received; and,
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this report.
  Carried

15.

REPORTING OUT OF CONFIDENTIAL REPORT

Attached public report for :

14.2.2. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD; REPORTING OUT OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION (8.7) [SECTION 239 (2) (c)]

16.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW - THREE READINGS

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

  That By-law 2021-32 be given three readings and enacted.

  Three Readings

  BY-LAW 2021-32 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 20, 2021.
  
  

  Carried

17.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish

  That the Council meeting be adjourned at 3:14 p.m.

  Carried