General Committee Meeting Minutes

Meeting Number: 4
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Live streamed
Roll Call
  • Mayor Frank Scarpitti
  • Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
  • Regional Councillor Jim Jones
  • Regional Councillor Joe Li
  • Regional Councillor Alan Ho
  • Councillor Keith Irish
  • Councillor Ritch Lau
  • Councillor Reid McAlpine
  • Councillor Karen Rea
  • Councillor Andrew Keyes
  • Councillor Amanda Collucci
  • Councillor Juanita Nathan
  • 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
  • Bryan Frois, Chief of Staff
  • Adam Grant, Fire Chief
  • Alex Moore, Manager of Purchasing & Accounts Payable
  • Hristina Giantsopoulos, Election/Council & Committee Coordinator
  • John Wong, Technology Support Specialist II
  • Giulio Cescato, Director of Panning & Urban Design

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

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.

General Committee convened at 9:37 AM with Mayor Frank Scarpitti presiding as chair for all items on the agenda.

Councillor Karen Rea arrived at 9:52 AM.

2.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

There were none disclosed. 

3.
PRESENTATION

 

3.1
2022 MARKHAM SANTA CLAUS PARADE - RECOGNITION OF PARADE WINNERS AND CONTRIBUTORS (12.2.6)

 

Mayor Frank Scarpitti provided opening remarks and noted that the 48th Markham Santa Claus Parade was held in-person on November 26, 2022.  On behalf of Markham City Council, he thanked Jim Sandiford, Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise, for his continued work and leadership with this significant community event.  He also acknowledged all participants for their time and contributions.

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, announced the parade winners and recognized members of the community, volunteers, Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise Members, sponsors, and City Staff  for their support and participation that led to a successful parade enjoyed by many attendees.   

The following participants were acknowledged and presented with a certificate for their award and contribution to this event.    

Awards

Best Commercial Float:

    1. Artsies Inc.
    2. Markham School of Dance

Best Non Commercial Float:

    1. Markham Fire Department
    2. New Beaver Shrine Club

Best Marching Group:

    1. 2nd Markham Beavers, Cubs, Scouts 
    2. 4th Markham Scouts Canada

Best School

    1. North Toronto Collegiate
    2. Neil McNeil High School

Best Band:

    1. Philippine Heritage Band
    2. School of Rock

Best Themed:

    1. Indigenous Cheer (Jared Big Canoe)
    2. Centre for Dreams

Volunteers and City Staff

Rotary Club

Jim Sandiford

Roger and Margo Bynoe

Tina Martin

Cheryl Petruk

Susan and Gary Peterson

Peter Still

Albert Lenz

Cheryl and Lee Jones

Terry Meades

Howard Waiser

Joseph Chen

Sponsors

Tim Horton’s

Td Bank

York University

Minto Communities

Water Babies

Markham Green Golf Club

Long & McQuade

Pfaff BMW Markham

Crupi & Sons

York Regional Police

David Abraham

City of Markham Staff

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Alex Moore, Manager, Sr. Manager, Procurement ＆ Accounts Payable

Eric Lizotte, Manager, Corporate Security

Maxine Roy, Manager, Corporate Communications 

Linda Stott, Senior Communications Advisor, Corporate Communications

Amanda Sexton, Communications Advisor, Corporate Communications

Kisha Powell, Media Relations & Communications Specialist, Corporate Communications

Marco Perri, Senior Advisor, Digital, Corporate Communications

Ryan McCluskey, Lead, Sponsorship, Marketing & Advertising, Corporate Communications

Daniel Epton, Senior Graphic Designer, Corporate Communications

John Li, Senior Graphic Designer, Corporate Communications

Lloyd Tran, Digital Communications Specialist, Corporate Communications

Steven Dollmaier, Operations

Jon Angrove, Supervisor, Operations

Tyler Burns, Supervisor, Park Operations

Chris Rickett, Director Economic Growth, Culture, Entrepreneurship

Ceilidh Stringer, Economic Growth, Culture, Entrepreneurship

Renee Zhang, Supervisor, Community & Corporate Events

Melissa Ho, Event Coordinator, Community & Corporate Events

Jing Yu, Event Administrator, Community & Corporate Events

Koby Yung, Event Coordinator, Community & Corporate Events

Ben Perez, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I

Sunny Kao,  Provincial Offences Officer I

Ceo Lam,  Provincial Offences Officer I

Linda Canton-Yuen, Legislative Services

Nathaniel Joseph-Parker, Legislative Services

Griffin De Guzman, By Law Enforcement Services

Hristina Giantsopoulos, Elections and Committee Coordinator

 

  • Moved byDeputy Mayor Michael Chan
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    1. That Council congratulate all parade winners and to extend thanks to all those who participated in the Santa Claus Parade.
    Carried

4.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

 

4.1
MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 6, 2023 GENERAL COMMITTEE (16.0)

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Juanita Nathan
    Seconded byCouncillor Ritch Lau
    1. That the minutes of the December 6, 2023 General Committee meeting be confirmed.
    Carried

5.
DEPUTATIONS

 

There were no deputations.

6.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

There were no communications.

7.
PETITIONS

 

There were no petitions.

8.
MOTIONS

 

There were no motions. 

9.
NOTICES OF MOTION

 

There were no notices of motion.

10.
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

 

There was no new or other business. 

11.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

There were no announcements. 

12.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 

The Committee resolved into Confidential Session at 10:25 AM.  Mayor Scarpitti advised that the  meeting will adjourn in Confidential Session and that there will not be any reporting out on any matter today. 

  • Moved byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Alan Ho

    That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, General Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matters:

    Carried

12.1
COMMUNITY SERVICES ISSUES

 

12.1.1
LITIGATION OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; (8.7) [Section 239 (e)]

 

The Committee consented to place this item on the January 25, 2023 Confidential Council Meeting Agenda for consideration.

12.2
LAND, BUILDING & PARKS CONSTRUCTION ISSUES

 

12.2.1
THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD; (8.2) [SECTION 239(2) (a)]

 

The Committee consented to place this item on the January 25, 2023, Confidential Council Meeting Agenda for consideration.  

13.
ADJOURNMENT

 

General Committee did not rise from Confidential Session back to Open Session or report out on any matter.  The General Committee Confidential Session adjourned at 10:44 AM.    

  • Moved byCouncillor Karen Rea
    Seconded byCouncillor Reid McAlpine

    That the General Committee Confidential Session adjourn at 10:44 AM and not return to Open Session or report out on any matter.  

    Carried
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