Electronic Council Meeting Minutes

Meeting No. 9

Tuesday, June 08, 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
• Morgan Jones, Commissioner of Community Services
• Claudia Storto, City Solicitor and Director of Human Resources
• Adam Grant, Fire Chief
• Biju Karumanchery, Director, Planning ＆ Urban Design
• 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
• John Wong, Technology Support Specialist II
• Hristina Giantsopoulos, Election/Council & Committee Coordinator
• Ned Sirry, Acting Chief Information Officer
• Tanya Lewinberg, Public Realm Coordinator, Operations
• Mark Goldsworthy, Tree Preservation Technician, Operations
• Eddy Wu, Director, Environmental Services
• Prathapan Kumar, Senior Manager, Infrastructure, Environmental Services
• Lisa Chen, Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting
• Alex Moore, Senior Manager, Procurement & Accounts Payable
• Shane Manson, Senior Manager, Revenue & Property Taxation
• Regan Hutcheson, Manager - Heritage, Planning & Urban Design

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting of Council convened at 1:19 PM on June 8, 2021 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 recognized the sad chapter in Canadian history with the recent discovery of the mass grave of 215 indigenous children in a residential school in Kamloops, BC. Indigenous storyteller, J'net Ayayqwayahsheelth was in attendance and offered a song and spoke to the discovery of the children in Kamloops, BC. On behalf of Council. the offered heartfelt condolences to the Tk'enlups te Secwepemc First Nation.

The Mayor and Members of Council also recognized the victims of a recent tragic event in London, ON with the senseless killing of the Afzaal family who were struck down and killed while out for an evening walk and who were targeted because of their Islamic faith.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of both the 215 Indigenous children in Kamloops, BC and the victims of the recent tragedy in London, ON. Official flags at Markham Civic Centre will be lowered in their honour.

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

None disclosed.

3.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

3.1

COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 26, 2021

• Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 26 2021, be adopted.
  Carried

4.

PRESENTATIONS

There were no presentations.

5.

DEPUTATIONS

5.1

DEPUTATION - RECOMMENDATION FROM THE MAY 20, 2021 LICENSING COMMITTEE HEARING (64 TOMLINSON CRES) (2.0)

William Sylvester, the appellant, appeared before Council and asked for relief from the conditions of planting additional trees as he believes the tree is infected and needs to be removed for health reasons. Mr. Sylvester also requested more transparency in how the City determines the number of replacement of trees that must be planted.

(See Item No. 11.1, New/ Other Business for Council's decision on this matter.)

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.1

7-2021 LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - PHO TIME AUTHENTIC VIETNAMESE EATERY (WARD 2) (3.21)

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  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

8-2021 LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - ALA KITCHEN SHANGHAI RESTAURANT (WARD 8) (3.21)

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  1. That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information and be processed accordingly.
  Carried

7.

PROCLAMATIONS

7.1

PROCLAMATIONS (3.4)

• Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  1. That the following new request for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council:
     1. Brain Injury Awareness Month - June 2021
  Carried

8.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

8.1

REPORT NO. 17 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (MAY 25, 2021)

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

  That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 and 2):

  Carried

8.1.1

INFORMATION REPORT - SUSTAINABILITY METRICS PROGRAM (10.0)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the Information Report dated May 25, 2021 titled “Information Report, Sustainability Metrics” be received; and,
  2. That the Sustainability Metrics – Final Report, prepared by Morrison Hershfield, attached as Appendix 1, be endorsed in principle subject to further consultation with development industry stakeholders; and,
  3. That Staff report back to Development Services Committee with final recommendations on an implementation framework to integrate the Sustainability Metrics with the planning and development application process; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.1.2

UPDATED CONCEPTUAL DRAFT MASTER PLAN FOR CELEBRATION PARK (6.3)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the report dated May 25, 2021 to Development Services Committee, titled ‘Updated Conceptual Draft Master Plan for Celebration Park ' be received; and,
  2. That Council receive and authorize the ‘Updated Conceptual Draft Master Plan for Celebration Park’ which captures changes to the design scope as recommended within the Integrated Leisure Masterplan; and further,
  3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2

REPORT NO. 18 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (MAY 31, 2021)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman

  That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 4):

  Carried

8.2.1

MERCHANT SERVICES CONTRACT (7.12)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. That the report entitled “Merchant Services Contract” be received; and,
  2. That the contract for payment services be awarded to the lowest priced respondent, Global Payment Solutions; and,
  3. That staff be authorized to enter into a Merchant Services Agreement with Global Payment Solutions for a five year term; May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2026; AND,
  4. That the total cost of the merchant fees, hardware, support and maintenance fees for the four year term in the estimated amount of $2,133,235 be funded from the existing departmental credit card accounts, subject to Council approval of the 2021 - 2026 operating budgets in the amount of:
     • 2021: $142,216 (May 1 – December 31)
     • 2022: $426,647
     • 2023: $426,647
     • 2024: $426,647
     • 2025: $426,647
     • 2026: $284,431 (January 1 - April 30)
     • Term Total: $2,133.235 and,
  5. That the Treasurer be authorized to extend the contract for Merchant Services for an additional five (5) year period, May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2031, subject to the approval of the annual operating budget, performance and mutually agreed upon fees by both parties; and further,
  6. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2.2

STATUS OF CAPITAL PROJECTS AS OF MARCH 2021 (7.5)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. That the report dated May 31, 2021 titled “Status of Capital Projects as of March 31, 2021” be received; and,
  2. That the Projects Completed within Scope with Surplus Funds and the Projects Completed within Scope without Surplus Funds, as identified on Exhibit B, be approved for closure and funds in the amount of $4,146,732 be transferred to the original sources of funding as identified on Exhibit B; and
  3. That the Projects Closed and Deferred to a Future Year and the Projects Closed and Not or Partially Initiated, as identified on Exhibit C, be approved for closure and funds in the amount of $2,275,999 be transferred to the original sources of funding as identified in Exhibit C; and
  4. That the surplus funds of $828,276 from open capital projects be returned to the original sources of funding as identified on Exhibit D; and
  5. That the Non-Development Charge Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund by $394,580 to the approved amount of $250,000; and,
  6. That the Engineering Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges - City-Wide Hard Reserve by $30,409 to the approved amount of $100,000; and,
  7. That the Design Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges – Parks Development Reserve by $1,482,623 to the approved amount of $100,000; and,
  8. That the Planning Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges – City-Wide Soft Reserve by $32,191 to the approved amount of $50,000; and,
  9. That the Waterworks Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Waterworks Stabilization/Capital Reserve by $20,910 to the approved amount of $100,000; and,
  10. That the additional funding, for LPAT - Growth Related Hearings (Project 19021), in the amount of $818,186, to be funded $181,000 from Development Charges – City-Wide Hard Reserve, $573,467.40 from Development Charges – City-Wide Soft Reserve and $63,718.60 from Development Fee Reserve; and,
  11. That the funding sources for the following projects be changed:
      1. Box Grove Community Park - Construction (Project 20024): Additional funding, in the amount of $147,095.40, funded from the Design Capital Contingency Account be returned to the Development Charges – Parks Development Reserve and replaced with funding from Parks Cash-in-Lieu; and,
      2. Aaniin Public Art (Project 13500): Additional funding, in the amount of $254,481, funded from the Non-DC Capital Contingency be returned to the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund and replaced with funding from the Public Art Acquisition Reserve Fund; and,
      3. Land Acquisition 55 Parkway Avenue (Project 16291): Additional funding, in the amount of $42,576, funded from the Non-DC Capital Contingency be returned to the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund and replaced with funding from the Land Acquisition Reserve; and,
      4. Parking Lots - Rehabilitation (Project 21113): Funding in the amount of $678,900 be changed from Gas Tax to the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund; and,
      5. Boulevard Repairs (Project 21102): Funding in the amount of $58,400 be changed from Gas Tax to the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund; and,
  12. That a new capital project named, “Markham Senior Centre Asphalt Replacement” be set up in the amount of $82,219 and be funded from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund; and
  13. That Council approve delegated authority for the Treasurer and/or CAO to adjust the funding source for projects charged to the contingency project when appropriate, and report on these decisions as part of subsequent Status of Capital Projects reports to Council; and further,
  14. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2.3

WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN) CONNECTIVITY SERVICES (7.9)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. That the report entitled “Contract Award for Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity Services” be received; and,
  2. That the contract Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity Services (One time - for network installation) (Recurring - WAN connectivity services) be awarded to YorkNet in the amount of $3,628,268 ($3,240,726 + $387,542) inclusive of HST impact; and,
  3. That the capital costs be funded from a new Capital account to be established and called “ITS – WAN Infrastructure”, in the amount of $387,542 inclusive of HST impact; and,
  4. That the new Capital account be funded from the Facility Ramp-up Reserve, in the amount of $387,542 inclusive of HST impact; and,
  5. That the contract for WAN connectivity services costs for 10 years be awarded to YorkNet in the amount of $3,240,726 inclusive of HST(specific to 10GB) and be funded from 400-400-5108 with a current annual budget of $261,259, and subject to Council approval of the 2023-2032 operating budgets in the amounts of:
     1. Year 1 (2023) - $ 295,959 *
     2. Year 2 (2024) - $ 301,869 *
     3. Year 3 (2025) - $ 307,914 *
     4. Year 4 (2026) - $ 314,092 *
     5. Year 5 (2027) - $ 320,361 *
     6. Year 6 (2028) - $ 326,763 *
     7. Year 7 (2029) - $ 333,300 *
     8. Year 8 (2030) - $ 339,972 *
     9. Year 9 (2031) - $ 346,778 *
     10. Year 10 (2032) - $ 353,718 *
         • Total - $3,240,726
         • Rates will be adjusted annually to the Consumer Price Index (Toronto All-Items) or 2%, whichever is the greater.  The table above assumes 2% escalation.
  6. That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing Bylaw 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1 (g) which states “where it is in the City’s best interest not to solicit a competitive Bid;” and Section 11.2 (c) ‘Where Quotations may not be required for goods and services when provided by “Provincial and Federal government agencies or Crown corporations; and,
  7. That the Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner, Corporate Services be authorized execute any required documentation in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and,
  8. That YorkNet be designated as the preferred vendor for the City’s Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity Services needs at the sole discretion of the City and YorkNet WAN connectivity services for the term of this contract; and,
  9. That the Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner, Corporate Services be authorized to approve any new purchases related to this contract needed due to growth and/or future Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity Services upgrades due to change in technology related to the project during the term of this contract, subject to the Expenditure Control Policy and budget approval, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and at the sole discretion of the City; and further,
  10. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2.4

MINUTES AND NOTES OF THE FEBRUARY 22, 2021 AND MARCH 15, 2021 ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY (16.0)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. That the minutes and notes of the February 22, 2021 and March 15, 2021 Advisory Committee on Accessibility meetings be received for information purposes; and,
  2. That the Advisory Committee on Accessibility expresses to Council that it looks forward to continuously working with staff and Members of Council on the Markham Civic Centre Audit and on future accessibility related audits.
  Carried

8.3

REPORT NO. 19 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (JUNE 8, 2021)

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

  That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 4):

  Carried

8.3.1

DESIGNATED PROPERTY GRANT APPLICATIONS -2021 (16.11)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the report entitled “Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications -2021”, dated June 7 2021, be received; and,
  2. That Designated Heritage Property Grants for 2021 be approved in the amounts noted for the following properties, totaling $29,999.99, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the program; and,
     1. 32 Washington Street, Markham Village-up to $3,332.67, for replacement of existing aluminium storm windows with traditional wooden storm windows and reconditioning of the existing historic wooden window;
     2. 36 Church Street, Markham Village- up to $3,686.58 for the reconditioning and restoration of the historic wooden board and batten siding;
     3. 33 Dickon Hill Road, Dickson Hill-up to $5,000.00 for the reconditioning/restoration of the existing historic wooden 6 over 6 windows;
     4. 99 Thoroughbred Way, Markham-up to $3,686.58 for the restoration and selective replacement of damaged wooden clapboard siding;
     5. 11172 Warden Avenue, Markham-up to $3,686.58 for repointing and repairs to the stone foundation and historic brick walls and buttresses;
     6. 188 Main Street, Unionville-up to $1,921.00 for the production of traditional wooden storm windows to fit the arched window openings;
     7. 123 Main Street, Unionville-up to $5,000.00 for the repair and replacement of the front veranda floor deck, veranda post trims and the re-puttying and painting of historic storm windows;
     8. 26 Colborne St., Thornhill-up to $3,686.58 for the removal of later wooden cove siding and restoration of the underlying historic wooden clapboard siding; and,
  3. That the grant request to fund repairs to the south facing reproduction veranda of 1 Millbrook Gate which is not visible from the public realm be denied; and,
  4. That the grants be funded through the Designated Heritage Property Grant Project Fund , Account 620-101-5699-21010 ($30,000.00 available for 2021); and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.3.2

COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR 2021 (16.11)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the report entitled “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program for 2021”, dated June 7, 2021 be received; and,
  2. That the $10,000.00 2021 Budget for the City of Markham Commercial Façade Improvement Program be topped up to $30,607.50 by utilizing unused funds of $13,107.50 from the 2019 and 2020 Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Programs (Accounts 620-101-5699-19015 and 620-101-5699-20018 respectively) and $7,500.00 from the 2019 Designated Heritage Property Grant Program (Account 620-101-5699-19015); and,
  3. That the recommended grants be awarded proportionally based on the $30,607.50 worth of funding available for 2021; and,
  4. That Council supports a grant for the proposed new awning at 139 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Building/Heritage permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $2,885.63); and,
  5. That Council supports a grant for the replacement of the existing rotten wooden board and batten siding of the roof dormers at 157 Main St. Unionville with an appropriate aluminium siding selective repair subject to the applicant obtaining a Building/Heritage permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $4,620.31); and,
  6. That Council supports a grant for the selective repair and repainting of the wooden board and batten siding at 205 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $4,620.31); and,
  7. That Council supports a grant for the completed installation of a new cedar shingle roof at 206 Main St. Unionville (up to a maximum of $13,860.94); and,
  8. That Council supports a grant for the repair and repainting of the exterior 209 Main Street Unionville subject to the property being brought into compliance with the City’s Sign By-law and the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $4,620.31); and further,
  9. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

      

  Carried

8.3.3

HERITAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF HERITAGE DWELLING (ARTHUR WEGG HOUSE), 10537 KENNEDY ROAD, WARD 6 (16.11.3)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the staff report titled “Heritage Easement Agreement , Temporary Relocation of Heritage Dwelling (Arthur Wegg House), 10537 Kennedy Road, Ward 6”, dated June 7, 2021, be received; and,
  2. That a by-law be passed to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Heritage Easement Agreement with the property owners of the Arthur Wegg House, and any other documents required to give effect thereto, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor in support of the temporary relocation of the building; and,
  3. That Council has no objection to the temporary relocation of the Arthur Wegg House to facilitate grading work in support of the future development of the property; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

  (By-law 2021-39)

  Carried

8.3.4

RECOMMENDATION REPORT GARDEN HOMES (MARKHAM) INC. 73 MAIN ST. S. PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 19TM-17005 TO PERMIT 13 TOWNHOUSE DWELLINGS AND A DETACHED DWELLING (WARD 4) FILE SU 17 157341 (10.7)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the report dated June 7, 2021, titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Garden Homes (Markham) Inc., 73 Main St. S., Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17005 to permit 13 townhouse dwellings and a detached dwelling, (Ward 4), File SU 17 157341”, be received; and,
  2. That Council direct the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his designate, to issue draft plan of subdivision approval for 19TM-17005, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix ‘B’ to this report, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, and further subject to confirmation that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has approved the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments and approved in principle the Site Plan Control application; and,
  3. That the draft plan of subdivision approval for Plan of Subdivision 19TM-17005 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,
  4. That Council assign servicing allocation for up to 14 dwellings; and,
  5. That Engineering Staff be requested to monitor the intersection at Mill Street and Main Street Markham South and report back on the matter at a future Development Services Committee meeting; and further,
  6. 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

11.1

RECOMMENDATION FROM THE MAY 20, 2021 LICENSING COMMITTEE HEARING (64 TOMLINSON CRES) (2.0)

Tanya Lewinberg, Public Realm Coordinator, provided a brief overview of the tree appeal application. 

Mark Goldsworthy, Tree Preservation Technician, provided a brief update on the health of the tree and his professional opinion that the tree is stable and can be maintained for many more years. Discussion on this matter ensued.

Staff was directed to review the species of trees on the approved tree list.

• Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the application to remove one Blue Spruce tree at 64 Tomlinson Cres, Markham, be approved; and,
  2. That the applicant provide for three (3) replacement trees on the property of 64 Tomlinson Cres, or on any other private property in Markham in a size and native species deemed appropriate by staff, or provide a cash-in-lieu payment of $300.00 per tree; and further,
  3. That the recommendations are based on the unique characteristics of this case only and are not intended to be precedent setting nor to be used as a basis for future cases.
  Carried
• Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the total the number of replacement trees be reduced from three (3) to two (2) replacement trees.
  Lost
• Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  1. That Council consider the matter of "Recommendation from the May 20, 2021 Licensing Committee Hearing (64 Tomlinson Cres)" immediately following Deputations with respect thereto.
  Carried

11.2

THE ALIGNMENT OF THE YONGE NORTH SUBWAY EXTENSION (5.14)

Note: After the June 7, 2021 Development Services Committee meeting adjourned it was determined that there was an error in the declaration of the vote results relative to the motion to defer Item No. 9.3 (the alignment of the Yonge North Subway Extension). The error was discovered subsequent to the meeting upon a review of the Zoom footage. To address this error, the main motion regarding the alignment of the Yonge North Subway Extension was introduced at the June 8, 2021 Markham City Council meeting for a vote. [See Item 9.3 of Development Services Committee Minutes of June 7, 2021]

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the rules of procedure be waived in order to introduce the main Motion from the June 7, 2021 Development Services Committee meeting regarding the Alignment of the Yonge North Subway Extension.

  Carried by a 2/3 vote of Council Members present
• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes

  Whereas, the Yonge North Subway Extension is a priority project in the Province of Ontario’s Transit Plan and is York Region’s Top Transit priority, and

  Whereas, a capital cost funding commitment by the Federal government on May 11, 2021 means the project is now fully funded by all three levels of government, and

  Whereas, the Environmental Assessment for a Yonge Street alignment for the 8-kilometre route from the Toronto Transit Commission’s Finch Subway Station to the end-of-the-line in the Langstaff Gateway/Richmond Hill Centre included extensive public consultation and was approved by the Province of Ontario in 2009, and

  Whereas, Markham Council has endorsed York Region Rapid Transit Corporation’s Environmental Assessment that recommends a Yonge Street subway alignment, and

  Whereas, of the three potential alignments explored by Metrolinx as outlined in their Initial Business Case confirms that Options 1 and 2, each with a Yonge Street alignment, provide greater benefits in terms of individual Vehicle Kilometres Travelled and the number of people who will use transit during morning rush hour in 2041 than Option 3, and

  Whereas, there is statistically no difference among the three Options in terms of Benefit Cost Ratio and total Capital Costs as outlined in Metrolinx’s Initial Business Case and Supplementary Analysis which states Option 3 has “a more complex deliverability case”, and

  Whereas, Markham Council endorsed a Yonge Street alignment for the subway at its May 28, 2019 meeting indicating “optimizing the Yonge Subway Extension alignment in its own established transportation corridor which is Yonge Street;”

  Now Therefore Be It Resolved:

  1. That, Markham Council reject Metrolinx’s proposed Option 3 alignment for the Yonge North Subway Extension, and
  2. That Markham Council requests Metrolinx to pursue the Options 1 or 2 alignment for the Yonge North Subway Extension that adheres to Yonge Street, a major arterial road appropriate for intensification and economic development, and
  3. That any other alternative alignment for Options 1 and 2 considered by Metrolinx be kept on the Yonge Street corridor as much as possible to minimize any impacts to the existing community, and
  4. That once a final recommendation has been determined that all measures be considered including full compensation to any property owner impacted by any proposed alignment, and
  5. That Markham Council requests the Province of Ontario include subway stations for Thornhill at Clark Avenue and Royal Orchard Blvd. in the Yonge North Subway Extension capital project, and
  6. That a copy of this resolution be sent to:

  • Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
  • Hon. Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation
  • Hon. Kinga Surma, Associate Minister of Transportation
  • Hon. Laurie Scott, Minister of Infrastructure
  • Hon. Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation & Parks
  • Hon. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
  • Hon. Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
  • Hon. Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
  • Phil Verster, President and CEO, Metrolinx
  • John MacKenzie, CEO, Toronto, and Region Conservation Authority
  • Wayne Emmerson, Chairman and CEO, York Region
  • Chris Raynor, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of York
  • Stephen Huycke, City Clerk, City of Richmond Hill
  • Council of the City of Vaughan
  • Council of the City of Richmond Hill
  • All Members of Federal Parliament in the Regional Municipality of York
  • All Members of Provincial Parliament in the Regional Municipality of York; and,
  • All Members of Regional Council in the Regional Municipality of York.

  (Carried by Recorded Vote) (11-2)

  (See following Recorded Vote)
• Recorded Vote (11-2)

  YEAS: Councillor Keith Irish, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Reid McAlpine, Councillor Karen Rea, Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Jack Heath, Councillor Andrew Keyes, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Khalid Usman, Councillor Isa Lee (11)

  NAYS: Regional Councillor Jim Jones (1)

  ABSTAIN: Regional Councillor Joe Li abstained from voting; therefore, the vote is recorded as a nay vote. (1)

12.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

There were no announcements.

13.

BY-LAWS - THREE READINGS

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

  That By-law 2021-37 and 2021-39 be given three readings and enacted.

  Carried

Three Readings

13.1

BY-LAW 2021-37  ROAD DEDICATION BY-LAW (DANCER LANE, LANE, PROSPECTOR'S DRIVE)

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

• Block 137, Plan 65M-3114 - Dancer’s Drive
• Block 138, Plan 65M-3114 - Lane
• Block 162, Plan 65M-3114 - Prospector’s Drive
• Block 163, Plan 65M-3114 - Lane

• Carried

13.2

BY-LAW 2021-39 A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF HERITAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENTS - KENNEDY MM MARKHAM LTD., 10537 KENNEDY ROAD

(Item No. 8.3.3, Report 19)

• Carried

14.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• Council consented to not resolve into confidential session. The following confidential items were approved by Council:

14.1

COUNCIL

14.1.1

COUNCIL CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES - MAY 26, 2021 (16.0)

• Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
  Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
  1. That the confidential Council minutes dated May 26, 2021 be confirmed.
  Carried

14.1.2

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

• Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine

  Whereas the City’s Anti-Black Racism Strategy includes a number of elements that invite input from and discussion with the Black community;

  Whereas the establishment of the Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee is one of the priorities identified as part of the City’s Anti-Black Racism Strategy;

  Whereas the Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee will be a voice for Black youth in the City of Markham by providing an open forum for youth to convey perspectives on issues and initiatives that are of particular importance to them;

  Whereas the Committee will provide guidance and advice to the City to support Black youth in the community and combat anti-Black racism, in collaboration with key City staff, including the City’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist, political leaders and community stakeholders;

  Whereas Markham youth were invited to submit applications for membership on the Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee through multiple avenues over a number of weeks;

  Whereas the Mayor and Special Advisor, Mary Anne Chambers conducted interviews of the applicants to the Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee and recommend appointment of the listed candidates;

  Now therefore be it resolved that the following individuals, ranging between 15 and 19 years of age, be appointed to the Mayor’s Black Youth Liaison Committee for the term June 14, 2021 to June 30, 2022:

  1. Hanifah Johnson
  2. Alexis Agyei-Gyamera
  3. Maxine Ethiogu
  4. Phinees Crepin-Nkaba
  5. Rafeeda Rania
  6. Cameron Davis
  7. Daniel Esson
  8. Addisa O'Brien-Thompson
  9. Sydney Baxter

  
  And that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

  Carried

14.2

GENERAL COMMITTEE - MAY 31, 2021

14.2.1

PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING CITY OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (WARD 4 AND 8); (7.3) [Section 239 (2) (b)]

• Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the confidential report on personal matters about an identifiable individual, including city or local board employees be received; and, 
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in the report.
  Carried

14.2.2

PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING CITY OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (WARDS 1,2,34,5,6,7 AND 8) (7.3) [Section 239 (2) (b)]

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
  1. 1. That the confidential report on personal matters about an identifiable individual, including city or local board employees (Wards 1, 2, 3, 4 5, 6, 7 and 8) be received; and,
  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 CITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 1, 2); [Section 239 (2)(c)]

• Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  1. That the confidential report regarding proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the city or local board (Wards 1 and 2); be received; and,
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to take the actions set out in this report.
  Carried

14.2.4

A POSITION, PLAN, PROCEDURE, CRITERIA OR INSTRUCTION TO BE APPLIED TO ANY NEGOTIATIONS CARRIED ON OR TO BE CARRIED ON BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; (3.0) [Section 239 (2)] (k)

• Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. That the confidential report on a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board be received; and,
  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 by Councillor Amanda Collucci
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman

  That By-law 2021-38 be given three readings and enacted.

  Three Readings

  BY-LAW 2021-38 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2021.

  Carried

16.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish

  That the Council meeting be adjourned at 3:03 p.m.

  Carried