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 (19 motions)
19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Minutes of the July 14, 2020 Council Meeting and August 5, 2020 Special Council meeting be adopted.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
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 Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the following proclamations, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month - September 2020 Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week - September 13 - 19, 2020 Franco-Ontarian Day - September 25, 2020 That the following new requests for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: World Alzheimer's Day - September 21, 2020 Show Your Local Love Day - September 25, 2020
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the report entitled “Award of Contract 089-R-19 Residential and Multi-residential Waste Management Collection” be received; and, That the deputations of Blair McArthur and Denis Goulet of Miller Waste Systems Inc., be received; and, That the Contract for Residential and Multi-residential Waste Management Collection services be awarded to the highest ranked, second lowest priced proponent, Miller Waste Systems Inc. for a term of eight (8) years, from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2029 in the amount of $114,340,912 (incl. of HST) , subject to annual adjustments for growth and Consumer Price Index (CPI); and, That the Contract include an option for the City (in its sole discretion) to extend the Contract term for up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms on the same terms and conditions, including pricing; and, That the 2021 Waste Management Operating budget be increased by $2,885,637 inclusive of CPI and growth. The budget shortfall is to be included as part of the 2021 Operating budget, subject to Council approval of the 2021 Operating budget; and, That the City Solicitor be authorized to prepare the Contract in consultation with Staff from Environmental Services and Finance substantially in accordance with the terms, rates, and conditions outlined in this report; and, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Contract (and any other documentation necessary to give effect to the Contract) in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administration Officer and
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the matter of "“Award of Contract 089-R-19 Residential and Multi-residential Waste Management Collection” be received", immediately following the Deputations with respect thereto.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Carried
That the report entitled “Overview of Bill 197, COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020’ 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 Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That the staff report entitled “Proposed Demolitions – Rouge National Urban Park”, dated August 25, 2020, be received; and, That Rouge National Urban Park staff be requested to confirm if any alternative retention options for the structures were considered, such as marketing the buildings for long term residential lease in exchange for necessary renovations, the exploration of adaptive re-use opportunities, or advertising the availability of the structures for relocation or salvage opportunities; and, That if demolition is to be pursued, Rouge National Urban Park staff be requested to follow Markham’s standard Building Code application requirements as it applies to the proposed demolition of structures within the City, and that any municipal application fees be waived; and, That the two structures which are identified on the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest be circulated to the Heritage Markham Committee for comment; 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 By-laws 2020-82 to 2020-86 be given three readings and enacted.
Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li, seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
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 5:15 pm: 14.1 LABOUR RELATIONS AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS [Section 239 (2) (e)]
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That Council rise from Confidential session at 5:35 pm.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
Whereas the financial impacts of COVID-19 have been precedent setting for the private and public sector; and, Whereas the financial strain on the City of Markham and its residents during COVID-19 is ongoing; and, Whereas the City of Markham continues to identify mitigating strategies to reduce the financial impact on the City of Markham; Now therefore it is recommended That salary rates be maintained at the March 2020 level for all non-Union staff and Members of Council until December 31, 2020; and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Carried
That By-law 2020-87 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2020-87 - A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 25, 2020. No attachment
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the Council meeting be adjourned at 5:42 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
4 1. That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information and be processed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
1. That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information and be processed accordingly. 5
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
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. Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month - September 2020 b. Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week - September 13 - 19, 2020 c. Franco-Ontarian Day - September 25, 2020 2. That the following new requests for proclamation be approved and added to the Five-Year Proclamations List approved by Council: a. World Alzheimer's Day - September 21, 2020 b. Show Your Local Love Day - September 25, 2020
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
1. That the report entitled “Overview of Bill 197, COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020’ be received; 2. 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 Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
1. That the staff report entitled “Proposed Demolitions – Rouge National Urban Park”, dated August 25, 2020, be received; and, 2. That Rouge National Urban Park staff be requested to confirm if any alternative retention options for the structures were considered, such as marketing the buildings for long term residential lease in exchange for necessary renovations, the exploration of adaptive re-use opportunities, or advertising the availability of the structures for relocation or salvage opportunities; and, 3. That if demolition is to be pursued, Rouge National Urban Park staff be requested to follow Markham’s standard Building Code application 10 requirements as it applies to the proposed demolition of structures within the City, and that any municipal application fees be waived; and, 4. That the two structures which are identified on the Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest be circulated to the Heritage Markham Committee for comment; 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 By-law 2020-87 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2020-87 - A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 25, 2020. No attachment 13
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee