Council Minutes

Meeting #:Meeting Number: 12
Date:
-
Location:
Council Chamber
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
  • Brenda Librecz, Commissioner, Community & Fire Services
  • Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor & Acting Director, Human Resources
  • Biju Karumanchery, Director, Planning ＆ Urban Design
  • Joel Lustig, Treasurer
  • Bryan Frois, Chief of Staff
  • Andrea Berry, Sr. Manager, Corp Comm & Community Engagement
  • Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk
  • Martha Pettit, Deputy City Clerk
  • John Wong, Technology Support Specialist II
  • George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner

​Alternate formats for this document are available upon request

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

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.

The meeting of Council convened at 2:39 PM on June 12, 2019 in the Council Chamber. Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.

2.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
 

None disclosed.

3.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
 

3.1
COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 28, 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.May 28 2019 Post-Meeting Minutes.pdf
  • Moved byDeputy Mayor Don Hamilton
    Seconded byCouncillor Khalid Usman
    1. That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 28, 2019, be adopted.
    Carried

4.
PRESENTATIONS
 

There were no presentations.​​

5.
DEPUTATIONS
 

5.1
DEPUTATION - DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION AND INTENTION TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT - 11251 WOODBINE AVENUE (WARD 2) (16.11.3, 10.13)
 

Vincent Santamaura, President of SRN Architects addressed Council on behalf of the applicant and advised Council that his client has withdrawn the application for demolition permit to allow for more discussion.

(Item 8.2.1, Report 27)

See Council's decision on this matter.

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Karen Rea
    1. That Council receive the deputation of Vincent Santamaura on behalf of the applicant.
    Carried

6.
COMMUNICATIONS
 

6.1
22-2019 LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - DANCING NOODLE (WARD 8) (3.21)
This item has attachments. 

1.Dancing Noodle.pdf

(New Liquor Licence for indoor areas)

  • Moved byCouncillor Amanda Collucci
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
    1. That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information.
    Carried

6.2
23-2019 LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION - STARVING ARTIST WAFFLES & ESPRESSO (WARD 4) (3.21)
This item has attachments. 

1.Starving Artist Waffle.pdf

(New Liquor Licence for indoor areas)

  • Moved byCouncillor Amanda Collucci
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
    1. That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information.
    Carried

7.
PROCLAMATIONS
 

7.1
PROCLAMATIONS AND FLAG RAISING REQUESTS (3.4)
 

  • Moved byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    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. Built Green® Day - June 5, 2019
      2. International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking - June 26, 2019
      3. Indigenous Peoples History Month - June 2019
      4. Indigenous People Day - June 21, 2019
    2. That the following request for a flag to be raised at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre flagpole, approved by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Community Flag Raisings & Flag Protocol Policy, be received for information purposes:
      1. Indigenous People Day - June 21, 2019 (Organized by The City of Markham)
    Carried

8.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE
 

8.1
REPORT NO. 26 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (MAY 27, 2019)
 

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish

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

    Carried

8.1.1
COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR 2019 (16.11)
This item has attachments. 

1.Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program for 2019.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
    1. That the report entitled “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program for 2019”, dated May 27, 2019 be received; and, 
    2. That Council supports a matching grant of up to $15,000.00 for the re-conditioning of the historic wooden windows and production of historically appropriate new wooden storm windows for 6890 14th Ave.; and,
    3. That Council supports a matching grant of up to $3,107.50 for the selective repair and repainting of the historic wooden trims of 40-44 Main Street North, subject to the applicant obtaining a heritage permit; and,
    4. That the identified grants be funded from the Commercial Façade Improvement Program Account (620-101-5699-19016) which has a budget of $15,000.00 for the year 2019; and,
    5. That the $3,107.50 of grant assistance recommended for approval, in excess of the $15,000.00 available for the 2019 Commercial Façade Improvement Grant program be funded through unallocated funds from the 2019 Designated Heritage Grant program (620-1010-5699-19015); and further,
    6. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.1.2
DESIGNATED HERITAGE PROPERTY GRANT APPLICATIONS – 2019 (16.11)
This item has attachments. 

1.Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications 2019.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
    1. That the report entitled “Designated Property Grant Applications -2019” dated May 27, 2019, be received; and,
    2. That Designated Property Grants for 2019 be approved in the amounts noted for the following properties, totaling $23,776.90, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the program:
      1. 32 Washington Street, Markham Village-up to $5,000.00 for construction costs of front veranda as required by Site Plan agreement for rear addition to the existing heritage dwelling; and,
      2. 6 Wismer Place, Markham Heritage Estates - up to $7,500.00 for the replacement of the cedar shingle roof; and,
      3. 111 John Street, Thornhill - up to $1,276.90 for the production of historically appropriate wooden storm windows and minor repairs to historic wooden sash and siding; and,
      4. 16 George Street, Markham Village – up to $5,000.00 for re-conditioning of historic wooden windows and repairs to railing and floor deck of front veranda; and,
      5. 180 Main Street North, Markham Village - up to $5,000.00 for the installation of a historically appropriate wooden front door and storm door; and,
    3. That the grants be funded through the Designated Heritage Property Grant Project Fund, Account 620-101-5699-19015 ($30,000.00 available for 2019); and,
    4. That $3,107.50 be transferred to the 2019 Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program (Account 620-101-5699-19016); and,
    5. That the remaining budget in the amount of $3,115.60 ($30,000 - $23,776.90 - $3,107.50) be returned to the original funding source; and further,
    6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.2
REPORT NO. 27 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (JUNE 10, 2019)
 

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish

    That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted, save and except for items 8.2.3 and 8.2.4. (See following items 8.2.3 and 8.2.4).

    Carried

8.2.1
DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION AND INTENTION TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY UNDER PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT DAVID HOPPER HOUSE 11251 WOODBINE AVENUE, WARD 2 FILE NO. 19 115460 DP (16.11.3 & 10.13)
This item has attachments. 

1.Demolition Permit Application 11251 Woodbine Avenue.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Karen Rea
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    1. That the report dated June 10, 2019 titled “Demolition Permit Application and Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, David Hopper House, 11251 Woodbine Avenue, Ward 2, File No. 19 115460 DP, dated June 10, 2019, be received; and,
    2. That Council acknowledge that the applicant has filed a request to withdraw the demolition permit with the Building Standards Department, and,
    3. That the applicant be directed to ensure that the roof is covered and the building is secured to prevent further deterioration from the elements, and further,
    4. That the proposed designation of the property be referred back to staff to allow for time to consult with the applicant and discuss next steps.
    Carried

  • (See following to bring matter forward)

  • Moved byCouncillor Karen Rea
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    1. That Council consider the matter of "Demolition Permit Application and Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, David Hopper House, 11251 Woodbine Avenue, Ward 2, File No. 19 115460 DP", immediately following the Deputations with respect thereto.

     

    Carried

  • Note: The recommendation below was before Council and was not considered at the meeting:

    1. That the report dated June 10, 2019 titled “Demolition Permit Application and Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, David Hopper House, 11251 Woodbine Avenue, Ward 2, File No. 19 115460 DP, dated June 10, 2019, be received; and,
    2. That the Demolition Permit Application for the vacant dwelling at 11251 Woodbine Avenue be refused on the basis of its cultural heritage value or interest; and,
    3. That staff be directed to follow through with the enforcement of the Property Standards By-law to ensure the building is repaired to stabilize its condition and secure it from further deterioration; and,
    4. That as recommended by Heritage Markham, the David Hopper House at 11251 Woodbine Avenue be approved for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and,
    5. 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,
    6. 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,
    7. 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 further,
    8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.2.2
YONGE STREET/HIGHWAY 7 REGIONAL CENTRE TRANSIT PLANNING OPTIMIZATION VALUE ENGINEERING ADVISORY SERVICES (WARD 1) (5.14)
This item has attachments. 

1.Yonge Street_Highway 7 Regional Centre Transit Planning Optimization Value Engineering Advisory Services.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
    1. That the report entitled “Yonge Street/Highway 7 Regional Centre Transit Planning Optimization Value Engineering Advisory Services, Wards 1” be received; and,

    2. That the tendering process for consulting engineering services for the Yonge Street/Highway 7 Regional Centre Transit Planning Optimization Value Engineering Advisory Services (“Value Engineering Advisory Services”) be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1 (h), which states “where it is necessary or in the best interests of the City to acquire non-standard items or Consulting and Professional Services from a preferred supplier or from a supplier who has a proven track record with the City in terms of pricing, quality and service;” and,

    3. That the Value Engineering Advisory Services be awarded to NCE Value Engineers Inc. for an amount not exceeding $25,000 inclusive of HST impact and contingencies and internal charges; and,

    4. That a new 2019 Engineering capital project be created, “Yonge Street/Highway 7 Regional Centre Transit Planning Optimization Value Engineering Advisory Services, Wards 1” in the amount of $25,000 to be funded from the City-Wide Hard Development Charges Reserve; and further,

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

    Carried

8.2.3
URBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT, NEW YORK NY JULY 2019 (10.16)
This item has attachments. 

1.Urban Design and Development New York NY July 2019.pdf
2.Appx. A Itinerary - Travel to New York City (002).pdf

,

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
    1. That the report dated June 10, 2019 entitled “Urban Design & Development, New York NY July 2019” be received; and, 
    2. That the 7-person Markham delegation to conduct site visits to view urban design & development in New York City be approved, and the City of Markham be represented by the Mayor, the Chair and Deputy Chair of Development Services, Regional Councillor Joe Li, the Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner of Development Services, and the Director of Planning & Urban Design; and,
    3. That the total cost of the delegation to New York, NY not exceed $11,500.00 and be expensed from within the 2019 Business Travel account 610-9985201; and further
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried as Amended

  • Council consented to revise Recommendation Nos. 2 and 3 from:

    2.     That the 6-person Markham delegation to conduct site visits to view urban design & development in New York City be approved, and the City of Markham be represented by the Mayor, the Chair and Deputy Chair of Development Services, the Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner of Development Services, and the Director of Planning & Urban Design; and, 

    3.     That the total cost of the delegation to New York, NY not exceed $10,000.00 and be expensed from within the 2019 Business Travel account 610-9985201; and further, 

    to:

    2. That the 7-person Markham delegation to conduct site visits to view urban design & development in New York City be approved, and the City of Markham be represented by the Mayor, the Chair and Deputy Chair of Development Services, Regional Councillor Joe Li, the Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner of Development Services, and the Director of Planning & Urban Design; and, 

    3. That the total cost of the delegation to New York, NY not exceed $11,500.00 and be expensed from within the 2019 Business Travel account 610-9985201; and further, 

     

8.2.4
MARKHAM DELEGATION TO NORDLINGEN GERMANY SEPTEMBER 2019 (10.16)
This item has attachments. 

1.Markham Delegation to Nordlingen Germany September 2019.pdf
2.Nordlingen Germany Appx A Wall Festival.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
    1. That the report dated June 10, 2019 entitled “Markham Delegation to Nordlingen Germany September 2019” be received; and,
    2. That the Markham delegation to attend the Wall Festival in Nordlingen Germany, September 5-8, 2019 be approved and Mayor and City Council be represented by a two-person delegation comprised of Regional Councillor Jack Heath and Ward 4 Councillor Karen Rea, and,
    3. That the total cost of the delegation to Nordlingen Germany not exceed $4,900.00 and be expensed from within the 2019 Business Travel account 610-9985201; and further,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried by Recorded Vote

  • (See following recorded vote (12:1))

     

    Recorded Vote (12:1)

    YEAS:            

    Councillor Keith Irish, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Reid McAlpine, Councillor Karen Rea, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Andrew Keyes, Councillor Amanda Collucci, Councillor Khalid Usman, Councillor Isa Lee (12)

    NAYS:         

    Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton (1)  

     

8.2.5
MARKHAM FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (6.2)
This item has attachments. 

1.Markham Foundation for the Performing Arts.pdf
2.Appendix A -Flato Markham Theatre Strategic Plan Apr11 2017.pdf
3.Appendix B - Markham Foundation for the Performing Arts Business Plan - June 2019.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish
    1. That the report “Markham Foundation for the Performing Arts” be received; and,
    2. That Council approve the “Markham Foundation for the Performing Arts Business Case” (Appendix B); and,
    3. That staff be authorized to apply for incorporation for a not-for-profit, Municipal Services Corporation which will operate under the corporate name the “Markham Foundation for the Performing Arts”; and,
    4. That Council approve the appointment of the City’s Chief Administrative Officer, Treasurer, and Director, Economic, Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship as the initial directors of the Markham Foundation for the Performing Arts; and,
    5. That Staff be authorized to apply to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to register the Markham Foundation for the Performing Arts as a charity; and,
    6. That Staff be authorized to establish a nomination committee composed of Mayor, Ward 2 Councillor Alan Ho, Ward 1 Councillor Keith Irish, and two (2) current members of the Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board (Aleem Israel, Justin Reid) to identify suitable director candidates for the Board of Directors of the Markham Foundation for the Performing Arts; and,
    7. That Council approve the advertising cost of the Board of Directors regular recruitment process to a maximum of $3,000.00, which will be funded from the approved 2019 Professional Fees account # 560 560 5699; and further,
    8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

       

    Carried

8.3
REPORT NO. 28 GENERAL COMMITTEE (JUNE 11, 2019)
 

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes

    That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 7):

    Carried

8.3.1
2020 BUDGET SCHEDULE (7.0)
This item has attachments. 

1.2020 Budget Schedule.pdf
2.Appendix A - 2020 One Page Capital Form.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    1. That the report dated June 11, 2019 titled “2020 Budget Schedule” be received; and,
    2. That the following schedule for the 2020 Budget be approved with the dates and times below:
      • Meeting #1 – Tuesday, September 24, 2019 (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Council Chamber)
      • Meeting #2 – Friday, September 27, 2019 (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Council Chamber)
      • Meeting #3 – Friday, October 4, 2019 (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Council Chamber)
      • Meeting #4 – Tuesday, October 29, 2019 (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Council Chamber)
      • Meeting #5 – Friday, November 1, 2019 (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Council Chamber)
      • Meeting #6 – Tuesday, November 5, 2019 (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Council Chamber)
      • Meeting #7 – Friday, November 8, 2019 (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Council Chamber)
      • Meeting #8 – Tuesday, November 12, 2019 (3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Council Chamber)
      • General Committee – Monday, November 18, 2019 (9:30 a.m. – Council Chamber)
        • Draft presentation of the proposed 2019 Budget for the public meeting
      • Meeting #9 – Tuesday, November 19, 2019 (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Council Chamber)
      • Public Meeting – Wednesday, November 27, 2019 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Council Chamber)
        • Feedback from the public meeting will be incorporated into the report to Council
      • Council Decision – Tuesday, December 10, 2019 (1:00 p.m. – Council Chamber)
      • Press Conference – Wednesday, December 11, 2019 (2 p.m. – Canada Room); and,
    3. That the following schedule for the 2020 Water & Wastewater Rate be approved with the dates and times below:
      • General Committee – Monday, October 7, 2019 (9:30 a.m. – Council Chamber)
      • Public Meeting – November 5, 2019 (6:30 p.m. – Council Chamber)
        • Feedback from the public meeting will be incorporated into the report to Council
      • Council Decision – Wednesday, November 13, 2019 (1:00 p.m. – Council Chamber); and further,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.3.2
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MANAGEMENT REVIEW (5.3)
This item has attachments. 

1.Quality Management System - Management Review.pdf
2.Quality Management System - Management Review - Attachment A.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    1. That the report titled “Quality Management System - Management Review” be received; and,
    2. That Council, as the Owner of the City’s drinking water system, acknowledge and support the outcome and action items identified from the Management Review; and further,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.3.3
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY FUND (7.0)
This item has attachments. 

1.Province of Ontario Audit and Accountability Fund.pdf
2.Audit and Accountability Fund.pdf
3.A letter from the Premier of Ontario.pdf
4.Andy Taylor - Signed Deputy Minister Letter - AAF.pdf
5.AAF Guidelines 2019.05.28.pdf
6.AAF EOI Form 2019.05.28.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    1. That the report dated June 11, 2019 entitled “Province of Ontario Audit and Accountability Fund” be received; and,
    2. That staff be directed to apply for funding from the Provincial Audit and Accountability Fund for service delivery and modernization opportunity reviews;
      1. Development process related to the Building, Engineering, and Planning department
      2. New parks delivery and parks maintenance processes; and,
      3. Recreation services process review; and further,
    3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried as Amended

  • Council consented to amend Recommendation No. 2  to add:

    2c. Recreation services process review.

8.3.4
DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATION UPDATE (7.0)
This item has attachments. 

1.Destination Marketing Organization Update.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    1. That the report “Destination Marketing Organization Update” be received; and,
    2. That Council approve naming the City of Markham’s recently incorporated non-share capital corporation “Destination Markham Corporation”; and,
    3. That Council approve a Board of Directors composition of nine (9) Directors, which will be comprised of six (6) independent Directors and three (3) non-independent Directors (being the Mayor and two (2) Members of Council); and,
    4. That Council approve the advertising cost of the Board of Directors recruitment process to a maximum of $20,000, which will be funded from the DMO’s share of 2019 MAT revenue; and,
    5. That Staff be authorized to establish a Nominating Committee comprised of the Mayor, and the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of both the Economic Development and Budget Committees, to identify suitable candidates for the Board of Directors of the Destination Markham Corporation; and,
    6. That Staff report back to Council in the fall of 2019 with recommendations for the selection of the six (6) independent Director positions; and further,
    7. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

       

    Carried

8.3.5
ONTARIO’S MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE FUND (5.0)
This item has attachments. 

1.Ontario's Main Street Revitalization Initiative Fund Projects, Allocations by Area.pdf
2.By-Law 2018-76 Main Street Revitalization (003).pdf
3.Main Street Report June2018.pdf
4.Map - Main Street Markham Projects.pdf
5.Map - Unionville Projects.pdf
6.Map - Yonge Street Projects.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    1. That the report, “Ontario’s Main Street Revitalization Initiative Fund,”, dated May 26, 2019, be received; and,
    2. That Council approve the projects noted below (by Main Street Area) for the Main Street Revitalization Initiative funded by the Province of Ontario in the amount of $320,609.39, as administered by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario with projects to be completed prior to March  31st 2020:
      Main Street Unionville –   Total of $140,304.53 to be allocated among three projects
          i.    Access Gate Between Parkview Public School property and Main Street Unionville (to permit access during special events);
          ii.    Bandstand extension of  hard surfacing for seating areas, site improvements  and flagpole;
          iii.    Greening of laneway on Main Street.
      Main Street Markham – Total of $140,304.53 to be allocated among three projects:
          iv.    Replacement of the planter/landscaping at Main Street and Robinson Street;
          v.    Heritage Style Clock (2 sided) as an entrance feature on the island south of Highway #7;
          vi.    Self-watering planters for streetscape.
      Yonge Street Thornhill – Total of $40,000.33 to be allocated among two projects:
          vii.    Heritage themed banners
          viii.    Self-watering planters for streetscape; and,
    3. That Council authorize the Director of Operations to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the owner of  98 Main Street Markham North to seek authority to use the property for public features and to outline the responsibility of the City to continue to maintain the planter and its contents subject to the review of the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Community & Fire Services; and further,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

8.3.6
WASTE MANAGEMENT COLLECTION CONTRACT EXTENSION (5.1)
This item has attachments. 

1.Waste Management Collection Contract Extension.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    1. That the report entitled “Waste Management Collection Contract Extension” be received; and,

    2. That the Request for Proposal 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,

    3. That Council approve an additional six (6) month contract extension to the Miller Waste Collection Contract, from December 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021, for the provision of residential curbside and multi-residential waste management collection services, on substantially the same terms and conditions as the current contract extension; and,

    4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract extension agreement, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner of Community & Fire Services and the City Solicitor; and,

    5. That Staff report back to Council before November 2019 on the process to finalize a long-term contract for waste management collection services following the Regional Government Review by the Provincial Government, or as potential changes resulting from the review become more clear; and further,

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

    Carried

8.3.7
COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARDS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING UPDATE (6.6)
This item has attachments. 

1.Community Centre Boards Memorandum of Understanding Update.pdf
2.MOU- DRAFT-Attachment 1.pdf
3.MOU- DRAFT-Attachment 2.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    1. That the report entitled “Community Centre Boards Memorandum of Understanding Update” be received; and,
    2. That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an updated “Memorandum of Understanding” between the City and the Community Centre Boards , in accordance with this Report and in a form approved by the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services and the City Solicitor; 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
NEW/ OTHER BUSINESS: DECLARATION OF SURPLUS LAND - 56 BERNADOTTE DRIVE LAND EXCHANGE
This item has attachments. 

1.Declaration of Surplus Lands_56 Bernadotte Drive Map.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Khalid Usman
    1. That the notice of proposed sale for the City owned lands legally described as Part of Block 39 on Plan 65M -3780, designated as Part 3 on Plan 65R-38470, City of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, be confirmed.

    (In-Camera Item No. 13.5, December 12, 2018 Council Meeting)

    Carried

11.2
NEW/ OTHER BUSINESS: ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN MUNICIPAL PARKS
 

Councillor Amanda Collucci raised a concern related to alcohol consumption in public places under the Alcohol Liquor Licence Act in Ontario. It was noted that a Bill regarding this matter recently received Royal Assent, however regulations have not been released. Staff confirmed that no changes are in effect as of this date and that staff will report back once regulations are released.

12.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 

There were no announcements.​​

13.
BY-LAWS - THREE READINGS
 

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Joe Li
    Seconded byCouncillor Isa Lee

    That By-law 2019-66 be given three readings and enacted.

    Carried

14.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
 

Council consented to not resolve into confidential session.  

14.1
APPROVAL OF CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 28, 2019 (10.0)
 

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Khalid Usman
    1. That the Council confidential minutes dated May 28, 2019 be confirmed.
    Carried

14.2
COUNCIL - JUNE 12, 2019
 

14.2.1
PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/ COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS) (16.24) [Section 239 (2) (b)]
 

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byCouncillor Khalid Usman
    1. That Councillor Andrew Keyes be appointed to Information Markham Board of Directors with a term ending November 14, 2022.
    Carried

14.2.2
PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/ COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS) (16.24) [Section 239 (2) (b)]
 

  • Moved byCouncillor Keith Irish
    Seconded byCouncillor Reid McAlpine
    1. That the following person be appointed to the Heintzman House Community Centre Board:

    Name                            Term

    Renata Richardson           November 30, 2021

    Carried

14.3
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE - JUNE 10, 2019
 

14.3.1
LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD – COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT APPEAL, 2403502 ONTARIO INC. (WARD 2) (8.0) [Section 239 (2) (e)]
 

  • Moved byCouncillor Alan Ho
    Seconded byCouncillor Khalid Usman
    1. That the confidential report on the Litigation or Potential Litigation, Including Matters Before Administrative Tribunals, Affecting The Municipality or Local Board – Committee Of Adjust Appeal, 2403502 Ontario Inc. (Ward 2) be received; and further,
    2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

14.4
GENERAL COMMITTEE - JUNE 11, 2019
 

14.4.1
PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (WARDS 1-8) (6.3) [Section 239 (2) (b)]
 

1.2019-66.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jack Heath
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jim Jones
    1. That the report on Personal Matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal or Local Board Employees (Wards 1-8) be received, and,
    2. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

14.4.2
THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 5) (8.6) [Section 239 (2) (a)]
 

  • Moved byCouncillor Andrew Keyes
    Seconded byCouncillor Karen Rea
    1. That the report regarding Security of the Property of the Municipality or local Board (Ward 5) be received, and further,
    2. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    Carried

14.4.3
A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 8) (8.6) [Section 239 (2) (c)]
 

  • Moved byCouncillor Isa Lee
    Seconded byCouncillor Khalid Usman
    1. That the Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality or Local Board (Ward 8) be received, and further,
    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 byCouncillor Isa Lee
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish

    That By-law 2019-67 be given three readings and enacted.

    Three Readings

    BY-LAW 2019-67 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2019.
    No attachment

    Carried

16.
ADJOURNMENT
 

  • Moved byCouncillor Isa Lee
    Seconded byCouncillor Keith Irish

    That the Council meeting be adjourned at 3:22 p.m.

    Carried
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