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 (45 motions)
45 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council recess at 3:20 pm.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 12, 2020, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
That the deputation of Sara Sterling, Executive Director of the Unionville Business Improvement Area, be received. (See Item 8.3.2, Report 15 for Council's decision on this matter.)
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
Carried
That the deputation of Mustafa Ghassan, Delta Urban Inc., be received. (See Items 8.1.1 and 8.1.2, Report 12 for Council's decision on this matter.)
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Carried
That the deputation of Elizabeth Brown be received. (See Item 11.1, New/ Other Business for Council's decision on this matter.)
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the Memorandum dated May 26, 2020 from the Commissioner, Development Services providing additional information with respect to select questions raised at the Development Services Committee (DSC) on April 21, 2020 on Recommendation Report: Berczy Elgin Holdings Inc. Applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2) File Nos.: SU/ZA 18 235522) and Recommendation Report: Berczy Warden Holdings Inc. Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning Bylaw Amendment (10348 Warden Avenue (Ward 2) File Nos.: ZA/SU 18 235516, be received. (See Items 8.1.1 and Item 8.1.2, Report 12 for Council's decision on this matter.)
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the Memorandum dated May 26, 2020 from the Commissioner, Development Services regarding the application for H & W Development Corporation, 9 Clegg Road And 8 Cedarland Drive, recommending the approval of the proposed Hold Removal By-law, be received. (By-law 2020-43)
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the email from Daniel O'Kopniak providing comments be received.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the following proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: a. World Sickle Cell Day - June 19, 2020 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: Apraxia Awareness Day - May 14, 2020 That the following new request for proclamation, be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: Pride Month - June 2020
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
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 staff report dated April 21, 2020 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Berczy Elgin Holdings Inc., Applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate the creation of approximately 788 residential units, two school blocks or parts thereof and one park block on the subject property known municipally as 3575 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2),” be received; and, That the record of the Public Meeting held on March 26, 2019, regarding the Applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment by Berczy Elgin Holdings Inc. on the subject property known municipally as 3575 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2), be received; and, That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owners shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of the accompanying Zoning By-law, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and, That the application submitted by Berczy Elgin Holdings Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, be approved and the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18010 be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix B of this report; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design or his designa
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the staff report dated April 21, 2020 titled “Recommendation Report, Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment by Berczy Warden Holdings Inc. to facilitate the creation of approximately 894 residential units and mixed uses on the lands known municipally as 10348 Warden Avenue (Ward 2)” be received; and, That the record of the Public Meeting held on March 26, 2019, regarding the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications by Berczy Warden Holdings Inc. on the Subject Property known municipally as 10348 Warden Avenue, be received; and, That the communications submitted by Delta Urban Inc. on behalf of Wagema Nominee Limited be received; and, That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owners shall through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of the accompanying Zoning By-law, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and, That the application submitted by Berczy Warden Holdings Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, be approved and the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18009 be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix B of this report; That the Director of Planning and Ur
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the report titled “Preliminary Report, Bur Oak (ARH) Developments Inc., Application to amend the Official Plan to increase the Floor Space Index (FSI) from 1.75 to 2.2 to allow a 20-storey apartment building at 1709 Bur Oak Avenue (Ward 4), File No: PLN 19 130579”, be received; and, That the deputation made by Elizabeth Brown, Markham Village Sherwood Conservation Area Residents Association, be received; and, That a statutory public meeting for the application submitted by Bur Oak (ARH) Developments Inc. at 1709 Bur Oak Avenue be scheduled for a date to be determined following the completion of the Markham Road-Mount Joy Secondary Plan design charrette and a community information meeting; and, That the postage costs for issuing notices for the community information meeting for the application be funded through the Corporate Services Commission; 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 staff report entitled “Highway 404 North Collector Roads Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, Study Completion (Ward 2)”, be received; and, That the preferred alternative for Highway 404 North Collector Roads as set out in the Environmental Study Report be endorsed; and, That staff be authorized to issue a Notice of Study Completion for the project and make the Environmental Study Report available for public review for a period of 30 days commencing May 2020; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into agreements with the TC PipeLines, LP (TransCanada Pipelines) and/or Enbridge Gas regarding the municipal rights-of-way and municipal underground services crossing their pipelines, in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and the City Solicitor; 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 report of the General Committee be received & adopted, save and except for Item No. 8.3.2. (See Item No. 8.3.2 for Council's decision on this matter).
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
Whereas the Province entered into a Memorandum of Understanding and a Local Side Agreement with The Regional Municipality of York and the nine local municipalities with an effective date of June 30, 1999, for the operation of the Provincial Offences Court, the prosecution of charges laid using the process under Parts I and II of the Provincial Offences Act, and the transfer of records, files, assets, revenue and financial arrangements, and, Whereas the Province intends to transfer the prosecution of charges laid using the Part III process under the Provincial Offences Act, along with all records, files and assets, through amending agreements to the Memorandum of Understanding and the Local Side Agreement; Now therefore be it resolved that: The Council of the City of Markham hereby delegates authority to The Regional Municipality of York to execute amending agreements with the Province to amend the Memorandum of Understanding and the Local Side Agreement on behalf of the City of Markham, subject to the review of the final agreements by and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report titled “2020 Unionville Business Improvement Area and Markham Village Business Improvement Area Operating Budgets” dated May 19, 2020 be received; and, That the 2020 Operating Budget in the amount of $214,221 for the Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) be approved; and, That the 2020 Operating Budget in the amount of $309,951 for the Markham Village Business Improvement Area (MBIA) be approved; and, That the Special Tax Rate levy, in the amount of $214,221 for the UBIA members and $239,640 for the MBIA members be included in the 2020 Tax Levy By-law; 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
1. That the report dated May 19th, 2020 entitled “2020 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 $757,117,957 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 2020, as set out as follows, be approved; and, TAX LEVYING BODY 2020 TAX LEVY AMOUNT City of Markham $163,032,116 Region of York $341,430,831 Province of Ontario (Education) $252,201,149 Markham Village BIA $239,640 Unionville BIA $214,221 Total $757,117,957 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 2020 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. (By-law 2020-44)
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled “Single Use Plastic Reduction Strategy – Phase 1” be received; and, That the presentation entitled “Single Use Plastic Reduction Strategy - Phase 1 - Presentation” be received; and, That the Memorandum – Styrofoam Recycling Program Cost Analysis (Single Use Plastics Program) be received; and, That the Waste and Environmental Management Department undertake a review of all municipal facilities for opportunities to eliminate or reduce non-essential single use plastic (“SUP”) products and collaborate with the appropriate staff to source alternative products; and, That a community-wide education program be implemented to raise awareness of the SUP issue and provide options for SUP reduction; and, That effective October 20, 2020 (Waste Reduction Week) non-food packaging Styrofoam be banned from curbside collection; and, That staff report back on the results of Phase 1 actions and outline Phase 2 recommendations regarding the implementation of a potential municipal by-law or other methods to reduce plastic retail shopping bags and polystyrene convenience food containers from distribution in Markham including the estimated financial impact and legal implications associated with the implementation and enforcement of a by-law; and, That a copy of this report and recommendations 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 reso
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the Report entitled “AMO request for Preferred Municipal Blue Box Transition Timing ” be received; and, That the City of Markham jointly with York Region and the Local Municipalities support 2025 as the preferred Blue Box transition date (year 3) of the transition process; and, That the City of Markham elect to continue to provide Blue Box collection services to residents (post transition) on behalf of the product producers should both parties arrive at mutually agreeable commercial terms; and, That the City of Markham reserve the option to amend Markham’s transition date and collection service preference at any time if it is determined to be financially and operationally beneficial to the City; and, That staff be directed to report back in the fall of 2020 after release of the Provincial Blue Box regulations; and, That the City Clerk be directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, York Region and Local Municipalities; and the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Park; 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 “Pilot Private Plumbing Protection Program (5P) Update” be received; and, That Staff be authorized to extend the Private Plumbing Protection Program (project #18324) for an additional two years starting on May 1, 2020 until April 30, 2022; and, That the two year program extension be funded by the remaining funds allocated to the original pilot program through the Stormwater Fee Reserve; and, That the consulting engineering services required to support the two year extended program be continued with R.V. Anderson & Associates Limited with the remaining funds under their existing purchase order PO PD 18054 and PD18073 ; and, That By-law 2018-20 be repealed and replaced in its entirety with the Private Plumbing Protection Rebate By-law 2020-45 substantially in the form attached as Appendix “A” to this Staff report; and, That Staff report back to Council after the two year extension period to assess the further extension of the program; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (By-law 2020-45)
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 and 2):
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the staff report entitled “Recommendation Report, Demolition Permit Application, Accessory Building, 31 Wales Avenue, Markham Village Heritage Conservation District, Ward 4, File No. 20 112282 DP”, dated May 25, 2020 be received; and, That Council endorse the demolition of the frame accessory building at 31 Wales Avenue, with the conditions that the applicant consult and comply with any requirements of the City’s Urban Design staff to address the protection of mature trees during demolition, and that the owner advertise the heritage materials for salvage in a local newspaper, to the satisfaction of the Manager of Heritage Planning; 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 report titled “Recommendation Report, Demolition Permit Application for a Building Listed on the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, Summerfeldt-Stickley House, 10536 McCowan Road, Ward 6”, File No. 20 110958 DP, dated May 25, 2020, be received; and, That Council approve the demolition of the vacant listed heritage building known as the Summerfeldt-Stickley House on the basis of its advanced state of disrepair and the unlikely possibility of repairs being undertaken based on the applicant’s structural review by a qualified engineering consultant; and, That as conditions of demolition approval, the owner be required to provide at their sole cost a Markham Remembered commemorative plaque to interpret the history of the property, and place it near the front of the property, and the owner be required to advertise in a local newspaper the availability of the building for potential salvage of materials that could be used elsewhere, both to the satisfaction of the Manager of Heritage Planning; 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 report titled “Committee of Adjustment Procedural By-law Amendment File #: PR 20 112899”, be received; and, That the deputations of Ian Free and Christiane Bergauer-Free at the May 25, 2020 Development Services Committee; be received; and, That the communications submitted by Ian Free and Christiane Bergauer-Free at the May 25, 2020 Development Services Committee; be received; and, That Staff be directed to reconvene Committee of Adjustment meetings to consider applications utilizing electronic meeting participation; and, That the amendment to Bylaw 2014-170 (A By-law to Establish a Procedure for the Committee of Adjustment of the City of Markham) in Attachment B - revised to incorporate Council direction to maintain mailing and signage and to keep the 120 m notice radius be enacted as amended, based on comments made at this meeting; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That By-laws 2020-41 to 2020-45 and 2020-47 be given three readings and enacted.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
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 5:10 PM: 14.1 GENERAL COMMITTEE 14.1.1 THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 8) (8.2) [Section 239 (2) (a)] 14.1.2 A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 2) (8.6) [Section 239 (2) (c)] 14.2 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (MAY 25, 2020) 14.2.1 LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; [SECTION 239 (2) (e)] AND
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the confidential presentation on the security of the property of the municipality or local board (Ward 8) be received; and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That the confidential presentation on a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board (Ward 2) be received; and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That the confidential report on litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; Litigation Update - 1771107 ONTARIO INC. be received for information; and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Carried
That By-law 2020-46 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2020-46 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 26, 2020.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the Council meeting be adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
4 1. That the deputation of Elizabeth Brown be received. (See Item 11.1, New/ Other Business for Council's decision on this matter.)
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
5 1. That the Memorandum dated May 26, 2020 from the Commissioner, Development Services regarding the application for H & W Development Corporation, 9 Clegg Road And 8 Cedarland Drive, recommending the approval of the proposed Hold Removal By-law, be received. (By-law 2020-43)
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
1. That the following proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes:a. World Sickle Cell Day - June 19, 2020 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. Apraxia Awareness Day - May 14, 2020 3. That the following new request for proclamation, be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: a. Pride Month - June 2020
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the staff report dated April 21, 2020 titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Berczy Elgin Holdings Inc., Applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate the creation of approximately 788 residential units, two school blocks or parts thereof and one park block on the subject property known municipally as 3575 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2),” be received; and, 2. That the record of the Public Meeting held on March 26, 2019, regarding the Applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment by Berczy Elgin Holdings Inc. on the subject property known municipally as 3575 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2), be received; and, 3. That in accordance with the provisions of subsections 45 (1.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Owners shall 7 through this Resolution, be permitted to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a variance from the provisions of the accompanying Zoning By-law, before the second anniversary of the day on which the by-law was approved by Council; and, 4. That the application submitted by Berczy Elgin Holdings Inc. to amend Zoning By-law 304-87, as amended, be approved and the draft by-law attached as Appendix ‘A’ be finalized and brought forward to a future Council meeting to be enacted without further notice; and, 5. That Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-18010 be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix B of this report; and, 6. That the Director of Planning and Urban D
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
12 1. That the report titled “Preliminary Report, Bur Oak (ARH) Developments Inc., Application to amend the Official Plan to increase the Floor Space Index (FSI) from 1.75 to 2.2 to allow a 20-storey apartment building at 1709 Bur Oak Avenue (Ward 4), File No: PLN 19 130579”, be received; and, 2. That the deputation made by Elizabeth Brown, Markham Village Sherwood Conservation Area Residents Association, be received; and, 3. That a statutory public meeting for the application submitted by Bur Oak (ARH) Developments Inc. at 1709 Bur Oak Avenue be scheduled for a date to be determined following the completion of the Markham Road-Mount Joy Secondary Plan design charrette and a community information meeting; and, 4. That the postage costs for issuing notices for the community information meeting for the application be funded through the Corporate Services Commission; and further, 5. 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 staff report entitled “Highway 404 North Collector Roads Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, Study Completion (Ward 2)”, be received; and, 2. That the preferred alternative for Highway 404 North Collector Roads as set out in the Environmental Study Report be endorsed; and, 3. That staff be authorized to issue a Notice of Study Completion for the project and make the Environmental Study Report available for public review for a period of 30 days commencing May 2020; and, 4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into agreements with the TC PipeLines, LP (TransCanada Pipelines) and/or Enbridge Gas 13 regarding the municipal rights-of-way and municipal underground services crossing their pipelines, in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and the City Solicitor; and further, 5. 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. Whereas the Province entered into a Memorandum of Understanding and a Local Side Agreement with The Regional Municipality of York and the nine local municipalities with an effective date of June 30, 1999, for the operation of the Provincial Offences Court, the prosecution of charges laid using the process under Parts I and II of the Provincial Offences Act, and the transfer of records, files, assets, revenue and financial arrangements, and, 2. Whereas the Province intends to transfer the prosecution of charges laid using the Part III process under the Provincial Offences Act, along with all records, files and assets, through amending agreements to the Memorandum of Understanding and the Local Side Agreement; 3. Now therefore be it resolved that: The Council of the City of Markham hereby delegates authority to The Regional Municipality of 14 York to execute amending agreements with the Province to amend the Memorandum of Understanding and the Local Side Agreement on behalf of the City of Markham, subject to the review of the final agreements by and to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the report dated May 19th, 2020 entitled “2020 Tax Rates and Levy By-law” be received; and, 15 2. That a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling $757,117,957 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 2020, as set out as follows, be approved; and, TAX LEVYING BODY 2020 TAX LEVY AMOUNT City of Markham $163,032,116 Region of York $341,430,831 Province of Ontario (Education) $252,201,149 Markham Village BIA $239,640 Unionville BIA $214,221 Total $757,117,957 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 2020 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. (By-law 2020-44)
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the report entitled “Single Use Plastic Reduction Strategy – Phase 1” be received; and, 2. That the presentation entitled “Single Use Plastic Reduction Strategy - Phase 1 - Presentation” be received; and, 3. That the Memorandum – Styrofoam Recycling Program Cost Analysis (Single Use Plastics Program) be received; and, 4. That the Waste and Environmental Management Department undertake a review of all municipal facilities for opportunities to eliminate or reduce non-essential single use plastic (“SUP”) products and collaborate with the appropriate staff to source alternative products; and, 5. That a community-wide education program be implemented to raise awareness of the SUP issue and provide options for SUP reduction; and, 6. That effective October 20, 2020 (Waste Reduction Week) non-food packaging Styrofoam be banned from curbside collection; and, 7. That staff report back on the results of Phase 1 actions and outline Phase 2 recommendations regarding the implementation of a potential municipal by-law or other methods to reduce plastic retail shopping bags and polystyrene convenience food containers from distribution in Markham including the estimated financial impact and legal implications associated with the implementation and enforcement of a by-law; and, 8. That a copy of this report and recommendations be forwarded to York Region and the local municipalities for their information; and further, 9. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the report titled “Pilot Private Plumbing Protection Program (5P) Update” be received; and, 18 2. That Staff be authorized to extend the Private Plumbing Protection Program (project #18324) for an additional two years starting on May 1, 2020 until April 30, 2022; and, 3. That the two year program extension be funded by the remaining funds allocated to the original pilot program through the Stormwater Fee Reserve; and, 4. That the consulting engineering services required to support the two year extended program be continued with R.V. Anderson & Associates Limited with the remaining funds under their existing purchase order PO PD18054 and PD18073; and, 5. That By-law 2018-20 be repealed and replaced in its entirety with the Private Plumbing Protection Rebate By-law 2020-45 substantially in the form attached as Appendix “A” to this Staff report; and, 6. That Staff report back to Council after the two year extension period to assess the further extension of the program; and further, 7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. (By-law 2020-45)
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the report titled “Recommendation Report, Demolition Permit Application for a Building Listed on the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, Summerfeldt-Stickley House, 10536 McCowan Road, Ward 6”, File No. 20 110958 DP, dated May 25, 2020, be received; and, 2. That Council approve the demolition of the vacant listed heritage building known as the Summerfeldt-Stickley House on the basis of its advanced state of disrepair and the unlikely possibility of repairs being undertaken based on the applicant’s structural review by a qualified engineering consultant; and, 20 3. That as conditions of demolition approval, the owner be required to provide at their sole cost a Markham Remembered commemorative plaque to interpret the history of the property, and place it near the front of the property, and the owner be required to advertise in a local newspaper the availability of the building for potential salvage of materials that could be used elsewhere, both to the satisfaction of the Manager of Heritage Planning; and further, 4. 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, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 5:10 PM: 14.1 GENERAL COMMITTEE 14.1.1 THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 8) (8.2) [Section 239 (2) (a)] 14.1.2 A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 2) (8.6) [Section 239 (2) (c)] 14.2 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE (MAY 25, 2020) 14.2.1 LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; [SECTION 239 (2) (e)] AND 24
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
26 That the Council meeting be adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish