Electronic Council Meeting Minutes

Meeting No. 21

Wednesday, December 09, 2020 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
• Biju Karumanchery, Director, Planning ＆ Urban Design
• Joel Lustig, Treasurer
• Bryan Frois, Chief of Staff
• Mary Creighton, Director, Recreation Services
• Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk
• Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk
• John Wong, Technology Support Specialist II
• Hristina Giantsopoulos, Elections & Council/Committee Coordinator
• Meg West, Manager of Business Planning and Projects
• Graham Seaman, Director, Sustainability & Asset Management
• Phoebe Fu, Director, Environmental Services
• Claudia Marsales, Senior Manager Waste Management & Environment
• Michael Dipasquale, Supervisor, Waste Management
• Lisa Chen, Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting
• Shane Manson, Senior Manager, Revenue & Property Taxation
• John Yeh, Manager, Strategy & Innovation
• Brad Roberts, Manager, Zoning & Special Projects
• Darryl Lyons, Manager, Policy
• Christy Lehman, Licensing and Animal Services Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting of Council convened at 1:14 PM on December 9, 2020. 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 Council Members observed a moment of silence in acknowledgement of the passing of Markham residents – Marjorie Nielson, Jesse-Kalan Parker and Jason McCauley  who have contributed greatly to the City and the community.

The Mayor announced the launch of the Markham Cares Holiday Donation Drive. Residents can drop off non-perishable, personal care items and new toys at Fire Stations across the City.

The Mayor also extended greetings to the Jewish community who are celebrating Hanukkah beginning on December 10, 2020.

2.

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

None disclosed.

3.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

3.1

COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 24, 2020

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on November 24, 2020, be adopted.
  Carried

4.

PRESENTATIONS

4.1

PRESENTATION - 2021 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS (7.0)

Joel Lustig, Treasurer and Lisa Chen, Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting, provided a presentation highlighting the 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets.

(See Item 11.2 for Council's decision on this matter.)

5.

DEPUTATIONS

There were no deputations.

6.

COMMUNICATIONS

6.1

37-2020 - LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - BIG SMOKE BURGER  (WARD 2) (3.21)

• Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  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

38-2020 - LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - SOUTH STREET BURGER (WARD 8) (3.21)

• Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  1. That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information and be processed accordingly.
  Carried

6.3

39-2020 LOCAL PLANNING APPEAL TRIBUNAL (LPAT) DECISION - 1771107 ONTARIO INC., SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7, EAST OF WARDEN (13.13)

Summary from Francesco Santaguida, Assistant City Solicitor:

On July 29, 2020, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (the LPAT) approved a settlement between the City of Markham, 1771107 Ontario Inc. (the “Appellant”), and other parties with respect to appeals by 1771107 Ontario Inc. from the City’s failure to make a decision regarding an application for a zoning by-law amendment for the lands located at the south-east corner of Highway 7 and Warden Avenue (the “Lands”).

The settlement permits an additional 1,600 dwelling units from the previously approved zoning, for a total of 6,100 dwelling units, as well as a minimum of 2,500 m2 of commercial/retail space, and 20,000 m2 of Office Space on the Lands. The settlement also includes parkland, valley land, an elementary school block, as well as provisions for Affordable Housing, Purpose-built Rental buildings, Community Space, and a design competition for the corner of Warden and Highway 7 .

The LPAT approved the zoning by-law amendment to incorporate lands into the designated area of By-law 177-96 (the New Urban Area By-law), to permit the development outlined above. This zoning by-law amendment requires the assignment of a number for municipal tracking purposes.

(By-law 2020-145)

• Moved by Councillor Alan Ho
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  1. That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) decision for 1771107 Ontario Inc., regarding an application for a zoning by-law amendment for the lands located at the south-east corner of Highway 7 and Warden Avenue, be received.
  Carried

7.

PROCLAMATIONS

There were no proclamations.

 

8.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

8.1

REPORT NO. 37 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (NOVEMBER 23, 2020)

• 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 2):

  Carried

8.1.1

INTENTION TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT, GEORGE AND ISABELLA PEACH FARMHOUSE, 10961 VICTORIA SQUARE BOULEVARD, WARD 2 (16.11.3)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the report titled “Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, George and Isabella Peach Farmhouse, 10961 Victoria Square Boulevard, Ward 2”, dated November 23, 2020, be received; and,
  2. That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the George and Isabella Peach Farmhouse -10961 Victoria Square Boulevard be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and,
  3. That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
  4. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,
  5. That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and,
  6. That if the designation is referred to the Conservation Review Board, Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend any hearing held by the Board in support of Council’s decision to designate the property; and further,
  7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.1.2

IMPROVING THE STATE OF INFILL HOUSING: A MUNICIPAL STRATEGY (10.13)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the infill housing strategy proposed by the Chief Building Official in the report titled “Improving the State of Infill Housing: A Strategy” dated November 23, 2020, be adopted by Council and implemented by all affected departments to minimize the impact of infill construction on existing residential neighbourhoods; and,
  2. That the deputations of Christine Bergauer-Free and Ian Free, be received; and,
  3. That the Chief Building Official monitor the actions in this Strategy and bring forth a status report in Q4 of 2021, and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2

REPORT NO. 38 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (NOVEMBER 30, 2020)

• 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

AUDITOR GENERAL - UPDATE (7.0)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. The Auditor General Update Presentation be received; and, 
  2. HRIS Implementation Audit – Follow Up Report be received; and,
  3. The Development Charges Audit - Follow Up Report be received; and further,
  4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2.2

AUDITOR GENERAL – INFORMATION AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT AUDIT (7.0)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. The Information and Records Management Audit Presentation be received; and,
  2. The Information and Records Management Audit Report be received; and further,
  3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2.3

2021 STORMWATER FEE UPDATE (7.0)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. That the presentation entitled Stormwater Fee Update be received; and,
  2. That the stormwater fee be reinstated in 2021; and,
  3. That Council approve the implementation of an application based program for the deferral of the 2021 stormwater fee for eligible taxpayers; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

8.2.4

UPDATED BLUE BOX TRANSITION TIMING AND UPDATE (5.1)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. That the presentation entitled “New Provincial Blue Box Regulation and Preferred Program Transition Date” be received; and,
  2. That the City of Markham submit the attached document entitled “City of Markham Comments – ERO (Environmental Registry Ontario) Number 019-2579” and Council Resolution to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and Ontario’s Environmental Registry as the City of Markham’s official comments on the draft Blue Box Regulation; and,
  3. That the City of Markham requests that the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks include Markham as an Eligible Community on the final Transition Schedule and be assigned the transition date of January 1st, 2023; and,
  4. That if an earlier transition date is not provided, the City of Markham requests the right to negotiate directly with the Producers for a date earlier than the one indicated on the final Transition Schedule; and,
  5. That the City of Markham requests that the eligible sources, as indicated by the Draft Blue Box Regulation, be expanded to include recycling depots in communities with curbside Blue Box collection, municipal facilities including public-facing community facilities, all public spaces, Blue Boxes located at Canada Post super mailboxes, and small retail businesses within Business Improvement Areas; and,
  6. That the City of Markham requests that the obligations for collection after the transition period (2026+) be equal to or exceed the service standards applicable in transitioning communities on August 15, 2019, specifically, increase Blue Box collection from every other week to weekly collection; and,
  7. That, if provided with the ability to select the service delivery option, the City of Markham reserves the right to select the service delivery option determined to be the most financially and operationally beneficial for its residents and report back to Council on the preferred service delivery option; and,
  8. That Staff be directed to update Council following the release of the final Regulation and Transition Schedule by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; and,
  9. That the City Clerk be directed to forward a copy of this resolution and Comment Letter to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, York Region and Local Municipalities and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; 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. 39 - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING (DECEMBER 1, 2020)

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

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

  Carried

8.3.1

DEVELOPMENT FEE AND BUILDING FEE BY-LAWS UPDATE (10.0)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
  1. That the Record of the Public Meeting held on December 1, 2020, with respect to the proposed amendments to the Development and Building Fee By-laws be received; and,
  2. That the amendment to By-law 211-83, as amended, “Tariff of Fees for the Processing of Planning Applications,” substantially in the form attached as Appendix ‘B’, be enacted; and,
  3. That By-law 2019-136 as amended be repealed and the attached “By-law respecting Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections,” attached as Appendix ‘C’, be enacted; and,
  4. That the By-laws come into force and take effect on January 1, 2021; and further,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all thing necessary to give effect to this resolution.

  (By-laws 2020-139 and 2020-140)

  Carried

8.4

REPORT NO. 40 - GENERAL COMMITTEE (DECEMBER 7, 2020)

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

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

  Carried

8.4.1

CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR WATER METER READING AND BILLING SERVICES (7.0, 5.3)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. That the report entitled "Contract Extension for Water Meter Reading & Billing Services " be received; and,

  2. That the contract for Water Meter Reading & Billing Services with Alectra Utilities be extended for an additional year (January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021) increasing from $1,508,427.44 to $1,553,680.26 inclusive of HST for 2021, a 3% escalation over the 2020 rate; and,

  3. That the 2021 Waterworks Operating budget be increased by $45,252.82 in 2021 ($1,553,680.26 – 1,508,427.44) and funded from account #760-998-5390 Water Billing/ Administration, subject to Council approval of the 2021 operating budget; and,

  4. That the tender process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2007-8 Part II, Section 11.1 (c) which states "when the extension of an existing contract would prove more cost effective or beneficial"; and Section 11.2 which states “Request for Tenders, Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotations may not be required for goods and services to be provided by Utility Companies”; and,

  5. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract extension agreement between the City and Alectra Utilities, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and further,

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

8.4.2

RECYCLING DEPOT STAFFING CONTRACT EXTENSION (7.12)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. That the report entitled “Recycling Depot Staffing Contract Extension” be received; and,

      

  2. That the service Contract for Recycling Depot Staffing be awarded to The Recycle People Corporation, for two years from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022 at an estimated cost of $378,145.24 inclusive of HST;
     • Year 1 (2021) $187,510.04
     • Year 2 (2022) $190,635.20

       Total (2 years) $378,145.24

        

  3. That the 2021 Waste Management Recycling Depot Staffing Operating budget be increased from $168,134.00 to $187,510.04. The budget shortfall in the amount of $19,376.04 ($187,510.04 - $168,134.00) be funded through reallocation of the existing Waste Management Operating budget, subject to Council approval of the 2021 Operating budget; and

      

  4. That the City’s tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1,(c), Non Competitive Procurement, “when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial; and further,

      

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

8.4.3

ANIMAL CARE COMMITTEE MINUTES - MARCH 9, 2020 AND OCTOBER 28, 2020 (16.34)

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. That the minutes of the Animal Care Committee meetings held March 9, 2020 and October 28, 2020 be received for information purposes; and,
  2. That Council endorse the revised Animal Care Committee Terms of Reference, as outlined in Appendix “A”); 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 motions.

 

11.

NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

11.1

2021 WATER/WASTEWATER RATE (16.0)

• Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the report entitled “2021 Water/Wastewater Rate” be received; and,
  2. That the Minutes from the November 12, 2020 Water/Wastewater Rate Public Consultation meeting be received; and,
  3. That the wholesale component of the 2021 Markham water and wastewater rate be adjusted by the corresponding water and wastewater rate increase approved by the Region of York; and further,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

11.2

2021 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS (7.0)

• Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  1. That the report dated December 9, 2020 titled, “2021 Operating and Capital Budgets” be received; and,

  2. That Council approve the 2021 Primary Operating Budget for City services of $248,124,592, (excluding the 2020 surplus/deficit), as detailed in Appendix 1; and,

  3. That Council approve a $3,600,000 transfer from the Corporate Rate Stabilization to provide a zero percent property tax rate increase in the 2021 Primary Operating Budget; and,

  4. That Council approve the remaining 2021 Capital Budget of $94,447,700 for a total of $103,259,200 ($94,564,600 + $ 8,694,600 pre-approved), as per projects detailed in Appendix 2; and,

  5. That Council approve the 2021 Planning & Design Operating Budget totalling $13,498,406, as detailed in Appendix 3; and,

  6. That Council approve the 2021 Engineering Operating Budget totalling $8,844,438, as detailed in Appendix 4; and,

  7. That Council approve the 2021 Building Standards Operating Budget totalling $11,256,840, as detailed in Appendix 5; and,

  8. That Council approve the 2021 Waterworks Operating Budget totalling $135,938,867 (excluding the 2020 surplus/deficit), as detailed in Appendix 6; and,

  9. That upon finalization of the 2020 audited financial statements, 2021 operating budgets be adjusted to reflect 2020 operating results; and,

  10. That a copy of the budgets be made available to the public through the Clerk’s Department, the City website and each of the Markham Public Libraries; and,

  11. That the restated budget as detailed in Appendix 7, “Additional Financial Disclosure Requirements Pursuant to Ontario Regulation 284/09” be adopted; and further,

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

  Carried
• Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci
  Seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes

  That Council consider the matter of "2021 Operating and Capital Budgets" immediately following presentations with respect thereto.

   

  Carried

11.3

ENHANCED WINTER MAINTENANCE IN PARKS (5.10)

• Moved by Councillor Karen Rea
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
  1. That the memorandum dated December 9, 2020 on “Seasonal Park Amenities”, be received, and,
  2. That Parks washrooms and Port-O-Lets remain closed for the duration of the winter; and,
  3. That nine (9) asphalt tennis courts, as identified in Attachment “A” inclusive of nets, remain open for the duration of the winter season; and,
  4. That all park pathways remain closed for the winter season, save and except for the single pathway in each of 8 wards which the Operations Department is piloting for winter maintenance and one groomed trail which is included in this pilot located in Milne Conservation Park; and,
  5. That 23 parking lots at parks located throughout the City, as identified in Attachment “A” be opened and maintained for the duration of the winter season; and,
  6. That the volunteer community ice rink program proceed in approved (winter water service installed) locations with approved signage and adherence to Provincial guidelines; and,
  7. That Staff be directed to contact the local school boards asking them to consider opening running tracks for the winter season; and,
  8. That Recreation Staff proceed with offering outdoor programming during the winter months in outdoor park locations to encourage physical activity; and further,
  9. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

12.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

There were no announcements.

 

13.

BY-LAWS - THREE READINGS

• Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine

  That By-laws 2020-136 to 2020-143 and 2020-146 be given three readings and enacted.

  Carried

Three Readings

13.1

BY-LAW 2020-136 ANGUS GLEN VILLAGE LTD., 4071, 4289 MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE EAST, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

A By-law to amend By-law 177-96, as amended, to permit the development of townhouse units.

(Item 8.1.1, Report 25, October 14, 2020 Council meeting)

• Carried

13.2

BY-LAW 2020-137 CORNELL ROUGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, PART LOT CONTROL EXEMPTION BY-LAW

A by-law to designate part of a certain plan of subdivision not subject to Part Lot Control, Blocks 122 to 128 (inclusive), Registered Plan 65M-4544, located on the south side of Whites Hill Avenue and west side of Donald Cousens Parkway in the Cornell community.

• Carried

13.3

BY-LAW 2020-138 2546432 ONTARIO INC. (CARHUB), 120 DONCASTER AVENUE, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

A By-law to amend Zoning By-law 2053, as amended, to permit the sales of motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts, as well as the outdoor storage of motor vehicles on the subject property.

(Item 8.3.2, Report 34, November 10, 2020 Council meeting)

• Carried

13.4

BY-LAW 2020-139 A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 211-83, AS AMENDED (A BY-LAW TO PRESCRIBE A TARIFF OF FEES FOR THE PROCESSING OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS)

(Item 8.3.1, Report 39)

• Carried

13.5

BY-LAW 2020-140 BEING A BY-LAW RESPECTING CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION, CHANGE OF USE PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

Repeals and replaces By-law 2019-136.

(Item 8.3.1, Report 39)

• Carried

13.6

BY-LAW 2020-141 A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2018-116, BEING A BY-LAW TO IMPOSE A TAX IN RESPECT OF THE PURCHASE OF TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATION WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM

• Carried

13.7

BY-LAW 2020-142 A BYLAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2002-276, BEING A BY-LAW TO IMPOSE FEES OR CHARGES FOR SERVICES OR ACTIVITIES PROVIDED OR DONE BY THE CITY OF MARKHAM

• Carried

13.8

BY-LAW 2020-143 A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2015-163 BEING A BY-LAW TO APPOINT A CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL AND BUILDING INSPECTORS PURSUANT TO THE BUILDING CODE ACT, 1992, S.O. 1992, C. 23, AS AMENDED

• Carried

13.9

2020-145 - 1771107 ONTARIO INC., SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 7, EAST OF WARDEN, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

(By-law 2020-145 approved by LPAT)
(For information only to facilitate the assignment of a By-law number)
(Communication 39-2020)

13.10

2020-146 A BY_LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2005-188 BEING A BY-LAW TO GOVERN AND CONTROL THE PARKING OF VEHICLES IN THE CITY OF MARKHAM

• Carried

14.

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton

  That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matter at 1:29 PM, immediately following the Approval of Council Minutes:

  14.4.1. LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS; PERSONNEL MATTER; RESTRICTED AND CONFIDENTIAL (11.0) [SECTION 239 (2)(d)]

  Carried
• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton

  That Council rise from Confidential session at 2:11 PM.

  Carried
• A presentation on the 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets immediately followed.
• Council consented to not resolve into confidential session for the following confidential items:

  14.1. COUNCIL

  14.1.1. APPROVAL OF CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 24, 2020 (16.0)
  14.1.2. PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/ COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS/ RESIGNATIONS) (16.24) [Section 239 (2) (b)]

  
  14.2. GENERAL COMMITTEE - NOVEMBER 30, 2020

  14.2.1. INFORMATION EXPLICITLY SUPPLIED IN CONFIDENCE TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD BY CANADA, A PROVINCE OR TERRITORY OR A CROWN AGENCY OF ANY OF THEM; CYBER SECURITY (7.0) [SECTION 239 (2)(h)]

  
  14.3. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE - DECEMBER 8, 2020

  14.3.1. INFORMATION EXPLICITLY SUPPLIED IN CONFIDENCE TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD BY CANADA, A PROVINCE OR TERRITORY OR A CROWN AGENCY OF ANY OF THEM; - RAPID HOUSING INITIATIVE (10.0) [SECTION 239 (2) (h)]
• The following Confidential items were approved by Council:

14.1

COUNCIL

14.1.1

APPROVAL OF CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 24, 2020 (16.0)

• Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. That the confidential Council minutes of November 24, 2020 be adopted.
  Carried

14.1.2

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

• Moved by Councillor Keith Irish
  Seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
  1. That the resignations of Morgan Davies and Christopher Ford from the Environmental Advisory Committee be received with regret for information purposes, and that letters of appreciation be forwarded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti; and,
  2. That the resignations of Anna Giallonardo, Meenu Khanna, and Valerie Kitazaki from the Advisory Committee on Accessibility  be received with regret for information purposes, and that letters of appreciation be forwarded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti; and,
  3. That the resignation of Gordon Lawson from the Cycling & Pedestrian Advisory Committee be received with regret for information purposes, and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti; and further, 
  4. That the resignations of Angelica Gutierrez, Amber D'Aguiar and Kevin Wong from the Box Grove Community Centre be received with regret for information purposes, and that letters of appreciation be forwarded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti.
  Carried

14.2

GENERAL COMMITTEE - NOVEMBER 30, 2020

14.2.1

INFORMATION EXPLICITLY SUPPLIED IN CONFIDENCE TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD BY CANADA, A PROVINCE OR TERRITORY OR A CROWN AGENCY OF ANY OF THEM; CYBER SECURITY (7.0) [SECTION 239 (2)(h)]

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
  Seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
  1. That the confidential report and presentation regarding information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a crown agency of any of them; Cyber Security; be received, and, 
  2. That staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

   

  Carried

14.3

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE - DECEMBER 8, 2020

14.3.1

INFORMATION EXPLICITLY SUPPLIED IN CONFIDENCE TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD BY CANADA, A PROVINCE OR TERRITORY OR A CROWN AGENCY OF ANY OF THEM; - RAPID HOUSING INITIATIVE (10.0) [SECTION 239 (2) (h)]

• Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman
  Seconded by Councillor Isa Lee

  Whereas Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation announced the Rapid Housing Initiative, as part of the National Housing Strategy, in October, 2020 that commits $1 billion to support the creation of up to 3,000 new affordable rental homes across Canada that are to be ready for occupancy by Spring 2022; and,

  Whereas the Rapid Housing Initiative will deliver funding under two streams, each containing $500 million; and,

  Whereas the first stream provided funding to pre-identified municipalities and did not include York Region or the City of Markham; and,

  Whereas the second stream is available to all provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous governing bodies and organizations, as well as non-profit organizations, and applications can be made for funding until December 31, 2020; and,

  Whereas a report titled “Rapid Housing Initiative – Upcoming Funding Application” went to York Region Committee of the Whole on December 3, 2020 and outlined that regional staff are evaluating potential sites across the Region; and,

  Whereas the City of Markham is taking proactive measures to address the housing crisis by developing an affordable and rental housing strategy, including an inclusionary zoning framework, and is actively working with housing providers to provide more affordable housing in the City; and,

  Whereas Council acknowledges the need for partnerships to create additional affordable housing in the City of Markham.

   

  Now therefore be it resolved:

  1. 1. That Council supports York Region in making a Rapid Housing Initiative application that includes lands within the City of Markham and will work with the Region to meet program requirements, expedite planning approvals and facilitate a development concept that takes into account local context; and,
     2. That Markham staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

14.4

GENERAL COMMITTEE - DECEMBER 7, 2020

14.4.1

LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS; PERSONNEL MATTER; RESTRICTED AND CONFIDENTIAL (11.0) [SECTION 239 (2)(d)]

• This matter was dealt with earlier in the meeting. There was nothing to report out on this matter.

15.

CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW - THREE READINGS

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

  That By-law 2020-144 be given three readings and enacted.

  Three Readings

  BY-LAW 2020-144 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 2020.
  
  

  Carried

16.

ADJOURNMENT

• Moved by Councillor Isa Lee
  Seconded by Councillor Keith Irish

  That the Council meeting be adjourned at 2:56 p.m.

  Carried