The Markham Record

Council Meeting

January 25, 2023

Who was there

Present (12): Michael Chan, Amanda Yeung Collucci, Alan Ho, Keith Irish, Jim Jones, Andrew Keyes, Ritch Lau, Isa Lee, Joe Li, Reid McAlpine, Juanita Nathan, Karen Rea

Absent (1): Frank Scarpitti

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 (21 motions)

21 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on December 13, 2022, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the presentation from the Canadian Tamil Congress in celebration of Thai Pongal/Tamil Heritage Month be received.
Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the deputation from Carin Lin regarding Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day be received.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: Crime Stoppers Awareness Month - January Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day - January 26, 2023 Republic Day of India - January 26, 2023 That the following request 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: Republic Day of India - January 26, 2023 (Organized by CASEC - Canadian Academy of Sports, Education and Culture)
Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li, seconded by Regional Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 4):
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That Councillor Andrew Keyes be appointed Chair and Councillor Isa Lee Vice Chair for the Budget Subcommittee; and further, That all Members of Council be appointed as members of the Budget Subcommittee for 2023 and that quorum for the Budget Subcommittee be five members.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That By-law 2023-23 be given three readings and enacted.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters:
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That Council rise from Confidential session at 2:07 PM.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Juanita Nathan
Carried
That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on December 13, 2022 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Ritch Lau, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the following persons be appointed to the Heritage Markham Committee: David Butterworth November 30, 2025 Ron Blake November 30, 2025 Tejinder Sidhu November 30, 2025 Note: The Heritage Markham Committee will be operating at full complement if Council approves the above appointments.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the confidential verbal update from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding Labour Relations be received.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That By-law 2023-22 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2023-22 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF January 25, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the Council meeting of January 25, 2023 be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor Ritch Lau, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
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. Crime Stoppers Awareness Month - January b. Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day - January 26, 2023 c. Republic Day of India - January 26, 2023 2. That the following request 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. Republic Day of India - January 26, 2023 (Organized by CASEC - Canadian Academy of Sports, Education and Culture)
Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li, seconded by Regional Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
8 That By-law 2023-23 be given three readings and enacted.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
Carried
9 1. That the following persons be appointed to the Heritage Markham Committee: David Butterworth November 30, 2025 Ron Blake November 30, 2025 Tejinder Sidhu November 30, 2025 Note: The Heritage Markham Committee will be operating at full complement if Council approves the above appointments.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
1. That the confidential Update Report - Request for Direction – OLT Appeal by 2456965 Ontario Inc. (Times Group) - 3851-3863 Highway 7 and 8-38 Water Walk Drive be received; and further, 2. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
1. That the Confidential Report from the General Committee Meeting held on January 24, 2023, regarding Request for Direction – OLT Appeal be received; and further, 2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the actions set out in this confidential report.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
Carried
1. That the Confidential Report from the General Committee Meeting held on January 24, 2023, regarding Security of the Property of the City or Local Board be received; and further, 2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the actions set out in this confidential report.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Regional Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That By-law 2023-22 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2023-22 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF January 25, 2023. 11
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried

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