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 (46 motions)
45 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 17, 2022, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on May 24, 2022, be adopted.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Carried
That the deputations from Bill Dawson and Niina Felushko be received.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Carried
That the request for the City of Markham for a Special Occasion Liquor permit be received and approved, subject to the following: Compliance with all applicable by-laws, regulations and City requirements with respect to temporary facilities; and, That Paid Duty officers be retained by The Duchess of Markham and Main’s Mansion Restaurant and Bar during the Markham Village Music Festival from Friday, June 17, 2022, 4:00 pm to Saturday, June 18, 2022, 2:00 am; and, That a road closure permit be obtained from the City of Markham to close the street as required for the Markham Village Music Festival; and further, That a fire inspection for all premises be arranged 3 weeks prior to the festival. An inspection fee is applicable.
Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information and be processed accordingly.
Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the supplementary memorandum dated May 31, 2022 from the Commissioner of Development Services on "4551 Elgin Mills Developments Ltd., Major Kennedy Developments Ltd., and Major Kennedy South Developments Ltd., Applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a residential subdivision including mixed use multi-storey development blocks at 4551 Elgin Mills Road East, 10225 - 10227 Kennedy Road and 4638 Major Mackenzie Drive East (Ward 6) ", be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the communication dated May 30, 2022 from Ira T. Kagan, Kagan Shastri Lawyers, regarding the "City of Markham's Proposed Community Benefits Charge By-Law" be received. (See Item 8.2.8, Report No. 22 for Council's decision on this matter)
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: Armenian National Day - May 28, 2022 Brain Injury Awareness Month - June 2022 Pride Month - June 2022 World Sickle Cell Day - June 19, 2022 ALS Awareness Week - June 5-11, 2022 National Injury Prevention Day - July 5, 2022 That the following new request for proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: National Indigenous People's Month - June 2022 3. That the following requests for 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: Armenian National Day - May 28, 2022 (Organized by Armenian National Community) ALS Awareness Week - June 5-11, 2022 (Organized by ALS Double Play) Pride Week - June 22-29, 2022 (Organized by The City of Markham) *Philippine Week - June 5-12, 2022 (Organized by Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians) 4. That the following new request for flag to be raised at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre flagpole be approved and added to the Five-Year List of Request to Raise Flag approved by Council: National Indigenous People's Week - June 1-8, 2022 (Organized by The City of Markham) *Treaty 13 - Jun
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
2. That the following new request for proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: b.Hakka Heritage Week - last week of June 2022 (June 24-30, 2022)
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 2):
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the deputation by Christiane Bergauer-Free regarding the "Unionville Special Policy Area Boundary Update”, be received; and, That the staff report entitled “Recommendation Report, Unionville Special Policy Area Boundary Update” dated May 16, 2022, be received; and, That the proposed Special Policy Area boundaries and the Special Policy Area Justification Report be endorsed by Council and forwarded to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Province of Ontario (Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing & Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry) for their endorsement and approval; and, That upon obtaining the endorsement of the changes to the Special Policy Area boundaries from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Province, the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized, brought to Council for adoption, and forwarded to York Region for approval; and, That upon approval of the Official Plan Amendment by York Region, the Zoning By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘C’, to amend the Special Policy Area overlay on zoning by-laws 1229, 11-72, 122-72, 134-79, 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the Markham Public Art 2022 Work Plan be approved; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the report of the General Committee be received & adopted, save and except for Item Nos. 8.2.7 and 8.2.8:
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the report dated May 21, 2022 entitled “2022 Tax Rates and Levy By-law” be received; and, 2. That a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling $ 786,656,638 required by the City of Markham, the Regional Municipality of York, Province of Ontario (Education) and Business Improvement Areas, in a form substantially similar to Appendix A (attached), satisfactory to the City Solicitor and provides for the mailing of notices and requesting payment of taxes for the year 2022, as set out as follows, be approved; and, TAX LEVYING BODY 2022 TAX LEVY AMOUNT City of Markham $169,403, 5 13 Region of York $ 364,684,559 Province of Ontario (Education) $ 252,114,705 Markham Village BIA $ 239,640 Unionville BIA $214,221 Total $ 786,656,638 3. That staff be authorized to levy against Markham Stouffville Hospital and Seneca College the annual levy pursuant to Section 323 of the Municipal Act , 2001 , as outlined in Section 9 of the attached by-law once the required information is received from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities; and, 4. That the attached by-law be passed to authorize the 2022 Tax Rates and Levy By-law; and further, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the Report for the Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be received; and, That taxes totalling approximately $374,170 be adjusted under Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 of which the City’s portion is estimated to be $75,148; and, That the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments; and, That the Treasurer be directed to adjust the Collector’s Roll accordingly; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled Tax Write-offs in Accordance with Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be received; and, That taxes for 2021 totalling $ 129,347 as set out in this report, of which the City’s portion is $3 0,849 be written-off pursuant to Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and , That the City of Markham’s portion of the taxes be charged to the Tax Write-off Account 820-820-7040; and, That the Treasurer be directed to remove these amounts from the Collector’s Roll; and, That the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments; and further, That staff be authorized to and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolutions.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report titled “Development Charges December 31, 2021 Reserve Balances and Annual Activity of the Accounts” be received by Council as required under Section 43(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 , as amended ; and, That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled “047-T-22 Supply and Delivery of Four (4) Three Ton Flatbeds Equipped with Plows” be received; and, That the contract for the supply and delivery of four (4) three ton flatbeds equipped with plows be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Downtown Autogroup, in the total amount of $471,410.40, inclusive of HST; and, That the award in the amount of $471,410.40 be funded from project #22170 Corporate Fleet Replacement – Non-Fire (account 057-6150-22170-005) with a budget available of $386,180.00 and, That the budget shortfall in the amount of $85,230.40 ($471,410.40 - $386,180.00) be funded from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report and presentation entitled “Tree Preservation By-law Review and Update” be received; and, That the written communication from Valerie Burke be received; and, That the recommendations for amendments to the Tree Preservation By-law and related processes in this report be approved in principle; and, That staff report back to Committee with additional recommendations that provide for the protection of hedges; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report titled, “Celebrate Markham Grant Program – April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023 (2022-23) - Funding Approvals and Annual Program Review” be received; and, That Council approve the recommendations of the Interdepartmental Staff Review Committee in Attachment 2, which includes 66 Celebrate Markham applicants, totaling $309,150; and, That the one-time-carry forward funds totaling $207,425 from the 2021-2022 Funding Cycle be allocated to the 2022-2023 Funding Cycle in accordance with the Community Grant Application funding envelopes as follows: Culture Events Programs $51,050 Major Community Events $89,500 Seniors’ Clubs $32,650 Sport Events $34,225; and, That the remaining $134,275 from the 2021-2022 Funding Cycle be returned as a surplus to the 2022 operating budget; and, That Celebrate Markham Interdepartmental Review Committee be assigned delegated authority to review and approve additional applications using the 2022 operating budget surplus funds in the Sports Events category in the amount of $31,525 and any unused funds be returned to source at the end of the 2023-2024 Funding Cycle; and, That the unused funds totaling $134,275 from the 2021-2022 Funding Cycle be returned to source at the end of the 2022-2023 Funding Cycle as follows: Culture Events Programs $3,550 Major Community Events $79,500 Seniors’ Clubs $19,700; and, That City staff provide up to an additional $20,000 to support Thursday Nights at the Bandstand for four performances in July and August 2022
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That Council consider the matter of "Celebrate Markham Grant Program - April 1, 2022- - March 31, 2023 (2022-2023) Funding Approvals and Annual Program Review immediately following the Presentations with respect thereto.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Carried
That the report on the “2022 Development Charges Background Study and Community Benefits Charges” be received; and, That the communication dated May 30, 2022 from Ira T. Kagan, Kagan Shastri Lawyers, regarding the "City of Markham's Proposed Community Benefits Charge By-Law" be received and
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Referred
That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 3):
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the report titled, “Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications -2022”, dated May 30, 2022, be received; and, That Designated Heritage Property Grants for 2022 be approved in the amounts noted for the following properties, totaling $30,000.00, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the program: 16 George Street, Markham Village-up to $2,797.90, for the installation of historically appropriate new windows on the heritage portion of the house of the rear two storey tail; 28 Church Street, Markham Village- up to $5,000.00 for the installation of historically appropriate new windows on the heritage portion of the house; 309 Main Street North, Markham Village-up to $1,308.40 for the reconditioning/restoration of the existing historic windows; 15 Bewell Drive, Box Grove –up to $5,000.00 for the installation of historically appropriate new windows in the heritage portion of the house; 33 Dickson Hill Road, Dickson Hill-up to $2,797.90 for the restoration of the historic front entrance door, transom and sidelights; 26 Colborne Street, Thornhill-up to $2,797.90 for the restoration of the historic wooden siding of the west wall of the house; 8 Alexander Hunter Place, Markham Heritage Estates-up to $7,500.00 for the installation of a traditional cedar shingle roof; 23 Victoria Avenue, Unionville-up to $2,797.90 for the installation of historically authentic wooden louvred shutters; and, That the grant request to fund repairs to the south facing rep
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the report titled, “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program for 2022”, dated May 30, 2022, be received; and, That the recommended grants be awarded proportionally based on the $25,000.00 of funding available for 2022 through the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program Fund, Account 620-101-5699-22010; and, That Council supports the following grant requests: The proposed reconditioning of the historic windows at 136 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Building/Heritage Permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $4,759.38); The painting in historic colours of 154 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $1,154.23); The repair of the storefront cornice and the replacement of the storefront windows at 159 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage/Building Permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $1,575.94); The installation of historically appropriate new windows at 166 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit and entering into a Façade Easement Agreement for any grant amount exceeding $5,000.00 (up to a maximum of $8,755.22); The installation of historically appropriate new windows at 9899 Markham Road (up to a maximum of $8,755.22); and, That the grants be funded through the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program Fund, Account 620-101-5699-22010 ($25,000.00 available for 2022); and further, That st
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the report entitled “Victoria Square Boulevard – Project Status Update” be received; and, That the tendering process for the additional design and relocation of additional existing utilities on Victoria Square Boulevard (Phase 1) be waived, in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1(c), Non-Competitive Procurement which states “when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost effective or beneficial” and Part II Section 11.2 “Requests for Tenders, Requests for Proposals and requests for Quotations may not be required for goods and services to be provided by any of the following (a) Hydro Electric Corporations and (b) Utilities; and, That Purchase Order PD-19403 issued to Ainley Group be increased by $269,679.01, inclusive of HST, to cover the additional design work required to change the Active Transportation Facility from an MUP to separated sidewalks and cycle tracks; and, That the contingency Purchase Order PD-19404 issued to Ainley Group for the detailed design of Victoria Square Boulevard reconstruction be increased by $26,967.90, inclusive of HST, to cover any additional design work required for the project and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That the 2018 Engineering Capital Account 18059 (Victoria Square Boulevard Design) be increased to cover the additional design work in the amount of $296,646.91, inc
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That By-laws 2022-46 to 2022-73 be given three readings and enacted; save and except for By-law 2022-74.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 2:23 PM: 14.1 COUNCIL 14.1.1 CONFIDENTIAL COUNCIL MINUTES - MAY 17, 2022 [Section 239 (2) (a) (b) (c) (e) (f)] (16.0) 14.1.2 PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS TO BOARDS/COMMITTEE) (16.24)Section 239 (2) (b) 14.1.3 SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (UPDATE ON SECURITY ACTIVITY OF CITY ASSET) [Section 239 (2)(a)] 14.2 REPORT FROM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE - MAY 31, 2022 14.2.1 A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD; (WARD 6) [Section 239 (2)(c)]
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That Council rise from Confidential session at 3:20 PM.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 17, 2022 and the Special Council meeting held on May 24, 2022, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the following persons be appointed to the Advisory Committee on Accessibility with an expiry as indicated: Babak Esmaeilzadeh-Faal November 30, 2025 Lee Perry November 30, 2025 2. That the following persons be appointed to the German Mills Community Centre Board with an expiry as indicated:: Denise Devlin Li June 30, 2024 Tracy Nwonyimi June 30, 2024 Ameet Khanderia June 30, 2024 Florence Wang June 30, 2024 Athena Hui June 30, 2023 Erin Cattral June 30, 2023 Kathy Branny June 30, 2023 Lorena Zuniga June 30, 2023 Eileen Carter June 30, 2023 3. That the following persons be appointed to the Race Relations Committee with an expiry as indicated: Satya Arora November 30, 2025 Jas Atwal November 30, 2025 Nayani Nandakumar November 30, 2025
Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the confidential update on the security of the property of the municipality or local board (Update on Security Activity of City Asset), be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the confidential report on a proposed or pending Acquisition or disposition of land by the City or local board Koch-Wideman House - 10062 Highway 48 (Ward 6), be received; and, That the vacant heritage house known as the “Koch-Wideman House” be declared eligible for relocation to the lot at 14 Heritage Corners Lane in Markham Heritage Estates instead of the Reverend Jenkins House, due to its cultural heritage significance and as an example of a Georgian Tradition plank on plank Farmhouse belonging to an early Mennonite Family; and, That the Koch-Wideman House be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act and the subject of a Heritage Conservation Easement Agreement with the City, once relocated to Markham Heritage Estates; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That By-law 2022-75 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2022-75 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 31, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the Council meeting be adjourned at 3:23 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
1. That the request for the City of Markham for a Special Occasion Liquor permit be received and approved, subject to the following: a. Compliance with all applicable by-laws, regulations and City requirements with respect to temporary facilities; and, 4 b. That Paid Duty officers be retained by The Duchess of Markham and Main’s Mansion Restaurant and Bar during the Markham Village Music Festival from Friday, June 17, 2022, 4:00 pm to Saturday, June 18, 2022, 2:00 am; and, c. That a road closure permit be obtained from the City of Markham to close the street as required for the Markham Village Music Festival; and further, d. That a fire inspection for all premises be arranged 3 weeks prior to the festival. An inspection fee is applicable.
Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
6 1. That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: a. Armenian National Day - May 28, 2022 b. Brain Injury Awareness Month - June 2022 c. Pride Month - June 2022 d. World Sickle Cell Day - June 19, 2022 e. ALS Awareness Week - June 5-11, 2022 f. National Injury Prevention Day - July 5, 2022 2. That the following new request for proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: a. National Indigenous People's Month - June 2022 3. That the following requests for 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: a. Armenian National Day - May 28, 2022 (Organized by Armenian National Community) b. ALS Awareness Week - June 5-11, 2022 (Organized by ALS Double Play) c. Pride Week - June 22-29, 2022 (Organized by The City of Markham) d. *Philippine Week - June 5-12, 2022 (Organized by Markham Federation of Filipino Canadians) 4. That the following new request for flag to be raised at the Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre flagpole be approved and added to the Five-Year List of Request to Raise Flag approved by Council: a. National Indigenous People's Week - June 1-8, 2022 (Organi
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
1. That the deputation by Christiane Bergauer-Free regarding the "Unionville Special Policy Area Boundary Update”, be received; and, 2. That the staff report entitled “Recommendation Report, Unionville Special Policy Area Boundary Update” dated May 16, 2022, be received; and, 3. That the proposed Special Policy Area boundaries and the Special Policy Area Justification Report be endorsed by Council and forwarded to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Province of Ontario (Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing & 8 Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry) for their endorsement and approval; and, 4. That upon obtaining the endorsement of the changes to the Special Policy Area boundaries from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Province, the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘B’, be finalized, brought to Council for adoption, and forwarded to York Region for approval; and, 5. That upon approval of the Official Plan Amendment by York Region, the Zoning By-law Amendment, attached hereto as Appendix ‘C’, to amend the Special Policy Area overlay on zoning by-laws 1229, 11- 72, 122-72, 134-79, 304-87 and 177-96, as amended, be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and further, 6. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
1. That the report entitled Tax Write-offs in Accordance with Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be received; and, 2. That taxes for 2021 totalling $129,347 as set out in this report, of which the City’s portion is $30,849 be written-off pursuant to Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and, 3. That the City of Markham’s portion of the taxes be charged to the Tax Write-off Account 820-820-7040; and, 4. That the Treasurer be directed to remove these amounts from the Collector’s Roll; and, 11 5. That the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments; and further, 6. That staff be authorized to and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolutions.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the report entitled “047-T-22 Supply and Delivery of Four (4) Three Ton Flatbeds Equipped with Plows” be received; and, 2. That the contract for the supply and delivery of four (4) three ton flatbeds equipped with plows be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Downtown Autogroup, in the total amount of $471,410.40, inclusive of HST; and, 3. That the award in the amount of $471,410.40 be funded from project #22170 Corporate Fleet Replacement – Non-Fire (account 057-6150- 22170-005) with a budget available of $386,180.00 and, 4. That the budget shortfall in the amount of $85,230.40 ($471,410.40 - $386,180.00) be funded from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund; and further, 12 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
19 That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 3):
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
1. That the report titled, “Designated Heritage Property Grant Applications -2022”, dated May 30, 2022, be received; and, 2. That Designated Heritage Property Grants for 2022 be approved in the amounts noted for the following properties, totaling $30,000.00, provided that the applicants comply with eligibility requirements of the program: a. 16 George Street, Markham Village-up to $2,797.90, for the installation of historically appropriate new windows on the heritage portion of the house of the rear two storey tail; b. 28 Church Street, Markham Village- up to $5,000.00 for the installation of historically appropriate new windows on the heritage portion of the house; c. 309 Main Street North, Markham Village-up to $1,308.40 for the reconditioning/restoration of the existing historic windows; d. 15 Bewell Drive, Box Grove –up to $5,000.00 for the installation of historically appropriate new windows in the heritage portion of the house; e. 33 Dickson Hill Road, Dickson Hill-up to $2,797.90 for the restoration of the historic front entrance door, transom and sidelights; f. 26 Colborne Street, Thornhill-up to $2,797.90 for the restoration of the historic wooden siding of the west wall of the house; g. 8 Alexander Hunter Place, Markham Heritage Estates-up to $7,500.00 for the installation of a traditional cedar shingle roof; h. 23 Victoria Avenue, Unionville-up to $2,797.90 for the installation of historically authentic wooden louvred shutters; and, 20 3. That the grant request to
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
1. That the report titled, “Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program for 2022”, dated May 30, 2022, be received; and, 2. That the recommended grants be awarded proportionally based on the $25,000.00 of funding available for 2022 through the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program Fund, Account 620-101-5699-22010; and, 3. That Council supports the following grant requests: a. The proposed reconditioning of the historic windows at 136 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Building/Heritage Permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $4,759.38); b. The painting in historic colours of 154 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $1,154.23); c. The repair of the storefront cornice and the replacement of the storefront windows at 159 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage/Building Permit for the proposed work (up to a maximum of $1,575.94); 21 d. The installation of historically appropriate new windows at 166 Main St. Unionville subject to the applicant obtaining a Heritage Permit and entering into a Façade Easement Agreement for any grant amount exceeding $5,000.00 (up to a maximum of $8,755.22); e. The installation of historically appropriate new windows at 9899 Markham Road (up to a maximum of $8,755.22); and, 4. That the grants be funded through the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program Fund, Account 620-101-5699-22010 ($25,000.00 available f
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
1. That the report entitled “Victoria Square Boulevard – Project Status Update” be received; and, 2. That the tendering process for the additional design and relocation of additional existing utilities on Victoria Square Boulevard (Phase 1) be waived, in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1(c), Non-Competitive Procurement which states “when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost effective or beneficial” and Part II Section 11.2 “Requests for Tenders, Requests for Proposals and requests for Quotations may not be required for goods and services to be provided by any of the following (a) Hydro Electric Corporations and (b) Utilities; and, 3. That Purchase Order PD-19403 issued to Ainley Group be increased by $269,679.01, inclusive of HST, to cover the additional design work required to change the Active Transportation Facility from an MUP to separated sidewalks and cycle tracks; and, 4. That the contingency Purchase Order PD-19404 issued to Ainley Group for the detailed design of Victoria Square Boulevard 22 reconstruction be increased by $26,967.90, inclusive of HST, to cover any additional design work required for the project and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, 5. That the 2018 Engineering Capital Account 18059 (Victoria Square Boulevard Design) be increased to cover the additional design work in the amount o
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
1. That the following persons be appointed to the Advisory Committee on Accessibility with an expiry as indicated: 31 Babak Esmaeilzadeh-Faal November 30, 2025 Lee Perry November 30, 2025 2. That the following persons be appointed to the German Mills Community Centre Board with an expiry as indicated:: Denise Devlin Li June 30, 2024 Tracy Nwonyimi June 30, 2024 Ameet Khanderia June 30, 2024 Florence Wang June 30, 2024 Athena Hui June 30, 2023 Erin Cattral June 30, 2023 Kathy Branny June 30, 2023 Lorena Zuniga June 30, 2023 Eileen Carter June 30, 2023 3. That the following persons be appointed to the Race Relations Committee with an expiry as indicated: Satya Arora November 30, 2025 Jas Atwal November 30, 2025 Nayani Nandakumar November 30, 2025
Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That By-law 2022-75 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2022-75 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 31, 2022. 33
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci