Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (25 motions)
23 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the June 15, 2020 General Committee meeting be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the following communications dated May 28, 2020 from York Region be received for information purposes: Yonge North Subway Extension - Update Greater Toronto Area West Transportation Corridor Update 2020 Property Tax Capping Report 2020 Property Tax Rates 2020 Property Tax Ratios 2019 to 2023 Strategic Plan Year 1 2019 Progress Report
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Carried
That the minutes of the May 13, 2020 and June 10, 2020 Board of Management Unionville Business Improvement Area Committee meeting be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That the minutes of the May 6, 2020 and June 3, 2020 Canada Day Celebration Organizing Committee meeting be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the minutes of the March 4, 2020 Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival Organizing Committee meeting be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the minutes of the May 25, 2020 Markham Public Library Board meeting be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That this item be referred to the Council Meeting Agenda on July 14, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
Carried
That the minutes of the June 8, 2020 Race Relations Committee meeting be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the minutes of the March 10, 2020 and June 9, 2020 Waste Diversion Committee meeting be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the report dated July 6, 2020 titled “Status of Capital Projects as of April 30, 2020” be received; and, 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 $3,469,003 be transferred to the original sources of funding as identified on Exhibit B; and, That the Projects Closed and
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Deferred
That the Markham Fire and Emergency Services 2019 Annual Fire Service Report be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Carried
That the report “Water and Wastewater Asset Ownership Agreement” be received; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement between the City and The Regional Municipality of York (the “Region”) to govern the ownership of water and wastewater assets as described in this report, provided that the form of such agreement is satisfactory to the Commissioner of Community & Fire Services and the City Solicitor; and, That the Director of Environmental Services be authorized to accept the conveyance and to convey ownership of minor water and wastewater assets to and from the Region to the satisfaction of the Director of Environmental Services; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the presentation entitled “ COVID-19 – Financial Impact Update ” be received; and, That the City Treasurer report back to Council on August 25; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the presentation entitled “The Best of the Best 2” Markham’s Diversion Strategy 2020-2023 be received; and, That Council endorse “The Best of the Best 2” Markham’s Diversion Strategy 2020-2023 and the initiatives and programs outlined in the strategy that form the basis of Markham’s multi-year plan to attain 85% municipal diversion; and, That staff report back to Council concerning any anticipated financial impacts for initiatives and program improvements and updates on strategy implementation; and, That a copy of the presentation be forwarded to York Region and the Local municipalities for their information; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the report entitled “City of Markham Older Adult Strategy (OAS) Update” be received; and, That staff report annually on the status of the OAS actions; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
That staff provide a memo or presentation to Members of Council at a Council Meeting in September 2020 that includes a list of potential services the City may consider taking over from the Region.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , General Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matters:
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the General Committee confidential session adjourn at 4:06 PM.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
Carried
1. That the following communications dated May 28, 2020 from York Region be received for information purposes: a. Yonge North Subway Extension - Update b. Greater Toronto Area West Transportation Corridor Update c. 2020 Property Tax Capping Report d. 2020 Property Tax Rates e. 2020 Property Tax Ratios f. 2019 to 2023 Strategic Plan Year 1 2019 Progress Report
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Carried
1. That the minutes of the May 13, 2020 and June 10, 2020 Board of Management Unionville Business Improvement Area Committee meeting be received for information purposes. 4
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
1. That this item be
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
Referred
1. That the minutes of the March 10, 2020 and June 9, 2020 Waste Diversion Committee meeting be received for information purposes. 9
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
1. That the report “Water and Wastewater Asset Ownership Agreement” be received; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement between the City and The Regional Municipality of York (the “Region”) to govern the ownership of water and wastewater assets as described in this report, provided that the form of such agreement is satisfactory to the Commissioner of Community & Fire Services and the City Solicitor; and, 3. That the Director of Environmental Services be authorized to accept the conveyance and to convey ownership of minor water and wastewater assets to and from the Region to the satisfaction of the Director of Environmental Services; and further, 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 12
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
13 1. That the presentation entitled “COVID-19 – Financial Impact Update” be received; and, 2. That the City Treasurer report back to Council on August 25; and further, 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
1. That the report entitled “City of Markham Older Adult Strategy (OAS) Update” be received; and, 2. That staff report annually on the status of the OAS actions; and further, 15 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea