Revised Council Meeting Agenda
Revised items are identified by an asterisk (*)

Meeting Number: 7
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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.

    1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 8, 2023, be adopted.

(New Liquor Licence for indoor areas)

    1. That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information and be processed accordingly.

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    1. That the report entitled “299-T-22 West Thornhill – Phase 4B Storm Sewer Upgrades” be received; and,
    2. That the contract for West Thornhill – Phase 4B Storm Sewer Upgrades be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, GFL Infrastructure Group in the amount of $8,503,297.26, inclusive of HST; and,
    3. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $850,329.73. inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expenditures of the 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 $9,353,626.98 ($8,503,297.26 + $850,329.73) be funded from the account 058-6150-23029-005 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 4B Construction”; as outlined under the financial considerations section in this report; and,
    5. That the remaining funds from this tender relating to project #23029 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 4B Construction” in the amount $4,077,728.02 be returned to the Stormwater Fee Reserve; and,
    6. That a 5-year moratorium be placed on any major servicing and utility installation along restored areas of the following streets:
      1. Romfield Circuit (from Stornoway Cres to Kindale Way);
      2. Stornoway Crescent (from Romfield Circuit to House # 30 Stornoway Crescent);
      3. Baymark Road (from Romfield Circuit to Hester Court);
      4. Fleance Drive (from Baymark Road to 160m east);
      5. Dunsinane Drive (from Baymark Road to 42m east);
      6. Rothsay Road (from Baymark Road to 20m east); and further,
    7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

REQUEST FOR MZO AMENDMENT: 36 APPLE CREEK BLVD & 8885 WOODBINE AVE.


The Committee consented to consider this item in Open Session.  

    1. That the update on the status of the MZO and proposed amendment for the property known municipally as 36 Apple Creek Boulevard and 8885 Woodbine Avenue be received; and,
    2. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design be directed to write to the Province to seek clarity on the designs being proposed as part of the amendment to the MZO for the property known municipally as 36 Apple Creek Boulevard and 8885 Woodbine Avenue; and,
    3. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design engage with the Province on a protocol for informing senior staff and Council of proposed amendments to an MZO and report back to Council on those discussions; and further,
    4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

     

     

As per Section 2 of the Council Procedural By-Law, "New/Other Business would generally apply to an item that is to be added to the Agenda due to an urgent statutory time requirement, or an emergency, or time sensitivity".

(By-law 2023-37)

    1. That the minutes from the February 13th, 2023 Water/Wastewater Rate Public Consultation meeting be received; and,
    2. That the 2023 City of Markham’s (“City”) water/wastewater rate be increased by 3.8% or $0.1774/m3 from $4.6163/m3 to $4.7937/m3 effective April 1, 2023; and further,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the designation By-law 2020-67 be amended by removing it from the lands to be dedicated to York Region, identified as Parts 1 and 4 on the attached Site Plan, as required in the condition for consent application File CNST 21 135584; and, 
    2. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the former resolution.
    1. That the February 16, 2023, memorandum titled, “Partial Demolition of Modern Construction Components on a Property Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, 11127 Warden Avenue, Former Clayton Schoolhouse”, be received; and,
    2. That Council has no objection to the removal of non-heritage construction damaged by fire at 11172 Warden Ave; and,
    3. That as per the recommendation of both Heritage Markham and City staff, the historic solid brick walls of the former Clayton Schoolhouse be protected from the elements and temporarily stabilized, in consultation with City staff, so that the historic building may be restored; and further,
    4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the former resolution.
    1. That the following Councillors be appointed to Markham Advisory Boards and Committees; and,

    Advisory Board/Committee Name

    Councillor(s) Appointed for the 2022-2026 Term

     

    Advisory Committee on Accessibility

    Councillor Ritch Lau

     

    Box Grove Community Centre Board

    Councillor Juanita Nathan

     

    Canada Day Celebration Organizing Committee

    Mayor Frank Scarpitti

    Councillor Amanda Collucci

     

    Cedar Grove Community Centre Board

    Councillor Juanita Nathan

     

    Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

     

    Councillor Reid McAlpine

    Councillor Ritch Lau

    Doors Open Markham Organizing Committee

    Regional Councillor Allan Ho

    Councillor Reid McAlpine

     

    Environmental Advisory Committee

     

    Councillor Amanda Collucci

    Councillor Ritch Lau

     

    Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board

    Regional Councillor Jim Jones

     

    Friends of the Markham Museum Board

    Councillor Andrew Keyes

    Councillor Karen Rea

     

    German Mills Community Centre Board

    Councillor Keith Irish

     

    German Mills Meadow & Natural Habitat Liaison Committee

    Councillor Keith Irish

     

    Heintzman House Community Centre Board

    Councillor Keith Irish

     

    Heritage Markham Committee

    Councillor Keith Irish

    Councillor Reid McAlpine

    Councillor Karen Rea

     

    Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival Organizing Committee

    Councillor Juanita Nathan

    Councillor Isa Lee

     

    Markham Village Train Station Community Centre Board

    Councillor Karen Rea

     

    Mayor’s Youth Council

    Councillor Isa Lee

    Councillor Juanita Nathan

     

    Public Library Board

    Deputy Mayor Michael Chan

    Councillor Ritch Lau

     

    Race Relations Committee

    Councillor Juanita Nathan

     

    Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham

    Deputy Mayor Michael Chan

    Councillor Reid McAlpine

     

    Victoria Square Community Centre Board

    Councillor Ritch Lau

     

     

    2. That the following Councillors be appointed to Markham Business Improvement Areas (BIAs); and,

    Committee Name

    Councillor(s) Appointed for the 2022-2026 Term

     

    Markham Village Business Improvement Area (MVBIA)

    Councillor Karen Rea

     

    Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA)

    Deputy Mayor Michael Chan

    Councillor Reid McAlpine

     

     

     

    3. That the Terms of Reference for the following Committees be revised to specify a quarterly meeting schedule: Advisory Committee on Accessibility, Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Environmental Advisory Committee, and Race Relations Committee; and,

    4. That the Terms of Reference for the German Mills Meadow & Natural Habitat Liaison Committee be revised to specify one annual meeting; and,

    5. That the Terms of Reference for all Markham Advisory Boards and Committees noted in clauses 1 and 2 be updated to reflect the number of Council appointments; and,

    6. That the following Councillors be appointed to Markham Corporations; and,

    Corporation Name

    Councillor(s) Appointed for the 2022-2026 Term

    Destination Markham Corporation (DMC)

    Mayor Frank Scarpitti

    Deputy Mayor Michael Chan (*appointed on February 8, 2023)

    Councillor Amanda Collucci

    Councillor Andrew Keyes

    Councillor Isa Lee

     

     

    Markham Enterprises Corporation (MEC)

    All Members of Council

    Regional Councillor Jim Jones (Chair)

    Councillor Amanda Collucci (Vice-Chair)

     

     

     

    7. That the following Committees be dissolved and that Council extend its sincere thanks to all citizen appointees and City staff liaisons of these Committees for their previous contributions to Markham;

    Committee Name

     

    Note

     

    Animal Care Committee

     

    In lieu of this Committee, the City will host an annual public roundtable to solicit public opinion regarding Animal Care issues.

     

    Appointment Committee

     

    Not required at this time.

     

    Development Charges Committee

     

     

    Any issues that arise relative to this matter will be dealt with by General Committee (Budget Sub-Committee).

     

    Fire Response Task Force

     

    Not required at this time.

     

    Markham Sports Hall of Fame Committee

     

    Not required at this time.

     

    Rouge Park Implementation Task Force

     

    Not required at this time.

     

    Seniors Advisory Committee

    In lieu of this Committee, the City will invite the board members of local seniors clubs to attend an annual roundtable to provide public input on Senior’s issues.

     

    Storm Water Management Liaison Committee

    Not required at this time.

     

    Waste Diversion Committee

    Any issues that arise will be addressed at General Committee (Environmental & Sustainability Section).

     

    and further,

     

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

    1. That Councillor Reid McAlpine be appointed as the City of Markham’s representative to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) Regional Watershed Alliance Sub-Committee.

That By-laws 2023-37 to 2023-49 be given three readings and enacted.

Three Readings

A By-law to amend By-law No. 2002-276, being a by-law to impose fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by the City of Markham.

An Amendment to By-law 2023-19, being a By-law to provide for the Delegation of Approval Authority pursuant to the Planning Act and Condominium Act.

A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-4367 as a public highway Part of East ¾ of Lot 18, Concession 7 (2162246 Ontario Inc.) City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York.

A by-law to establish streets laid out according to Plan of Subdivision 65M-4621 as a public highway Part of Lot 19, Concession 6 (Kalexia Developments Corp.) City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York.

To add “prohibited parking” at specific intersections within the City of Markham. 

To authorize speed limits at specific intersections within the City of Markham.

To add “prohibited parking” at specific intersections within the City of Markham. 

To authorize speed limits at specific intersections within the City of Markham. 

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

To add “prohibited parking” at specific intersections within the City of Markham. 

To authorize speed limits at specific intersections within the City of Markham.

To add “compulsory stop signs” at specific intersections within the City of Markham. 

14.1.1
CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - FEBRUARY 8, 2023 (16.0) [Section 239 (2) (a)(b)(c)(e)(f)(h)]

 

14.2
REPORT FROM GENERAL COMMITTEE - FEBRUARY 21, 2023

 

14.2.1
A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION ORDISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE CITYOR LOCAL BOARD; (8.6) [SECTION 239 (2) (c)]

 

14.2.2
ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE; (8.0) [SECTION 239(2) (f)]

 
  • That By-law 2023-36 be given three readings and enacted.

    Three Readings

    BY-LAW 2023-36 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2023.
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