The Markham Record

Special Council Meeting

November 22, 2022

Who was there

Present (13): 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, 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 (14 motions)

11 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the deputation by Doug Denby be received.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the deputation by Catherine Lyons, Goodman LLP, representing Minotar Holdings Inc. be received.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the deputation by Michael Montgomery be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the written communications dated November 21, 2022 regarding "Comments from the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) and Associated Registry Postings", from the following, be received: Peter Sorrento Michael Gannon Heather Leslie Sebastian Selerno Aldo Cavarra Lisa Kustin And That Staff forward a copy of the staff report to Peter Sorrento to provide him with further information on the matter.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the written communication dated November 21, 2022 regarding "Request for Demolition" from Paul Shaw be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the report dated November 22, 2022 titled "Comments on the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) and Associated Registry Postings" be received; and, That the Province of Ontario be requested to immediately halt the passage of Bill 23; and, That the Province of Ontario be requested to appoint Members, including municipal representatives, to the Housing Supply Action Plan Implementation Team in order to develop a meaningful partnership between the Province and stakeholders in order to expeditiously deliver attainable and affordable housing units; and, That the City of Markham request that the Province appoint Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti to the Housing Supply Action Plan Implementation Team; and, That the City of Markham not support the proposed changes to the Planning Act; and, That the City of Markham not support the proposed changes to the Development Charges Act, except for the following: Provisions for affordable and purpose built rental housing where there is no net impact on municipal finance as the City of Markham has already exempted previous subsidized housing projects; and, DC By-law expiry updated from every 5 years to every 10 years; and, Requiring municipalities to allocate or spend at least 60% of development charges reserve balance of water, wastewater and roads at the start of each year; and, That the City of Markham not support the proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act, except for the following: Requiring the Clerk of a municipality to ensur
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Deferred
That the matter relating to the Briefing Note: Provincial Decision – 2022 York Region Official Plan be brought forward for consideration immediately following the deputation with respect thereto.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That Item No. 6, Briefing Note: Provincial Decision - 2022 York Region Official Plan be received, and
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Deferred
That the matter relating to the Storry-Appleton Barns and Non-Heritage House, Garage and Shed be brought forward for consideration immediately following the deputation with respect thereto.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Juanita Nathan
Carried
That the December 12, 2022, report titled, “Request for Demolition – Storry-Appleton Barns and Non-Heritage House, Garage and Shed, 10504 Kennedy Road, Ward 6, File: DP 22 256887”, be received; and, That the Heritage Markham Committee recommendation to not support the demolition and to explore other opportunities to conserve the Barns, be received as information; and, That Council supports the proposed demolition of the existing structures located at 10504 Kennedy Road, subject to the owner advertising the barn structures for salvage or relocation for two weeks in the local newspaper or appropriate social media and that as part of a future development application, the history of this site be commemorated through the provision and installation of an interpretive plaque; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That By-law 2023-2 be given three readings and enacted.
Moved by Councillor Ritch Lau, seconded by Councillor Juanita Nathan
Carried
That the November 22, 2022 Special Council Meeting adjourn at 5:09 PM.
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
1. That the written communications dated November 21, 2022 regarding "Comments from the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) and Associated Registry Postings", from the following, be received: a. Peter Sorrento b. Michael Gannon 4 c. Heather Leslie d. Sebastian Selerno e. Aldo Cavarra f. Lisa Kustin 2. And That Staff forward a copy of the staff report to Peter Sorrento to provide him with further information on the matter.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
5 1. That the report dated November 22, 2022 titled "Comments on the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) and Associated Registry Postings" be received; and, 2. That the Province of Ontario be requested to immediately halt the passage of Bill 23; and, 3. That the Province of Ontario be requested to appoint Members, including municipal representatives, to the Housing Supply Action Plan Implementation Team in order to develop a meaningful partnership between the Province and stakeholders in order to expeditiously deliver attainable and affordable housing units; and, 4. That the City of Markham request that the Province appoint Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti to the Housing Supply Action Plan Implementation Team; and, 5. That the City of Markham not support the proposed changes to the Planning Act; and, 6. That the City of Markham not support the proposed changes to the Development Charges Act, except for the following: a. Provisions for affordable and purpose built rental housing where there is no net impact on municipal finance as the City of Markham has already exempted previous subsidized housing projects; and, b. DC By-law expiry updated from every 5 years to every 10 years; and, c. Requiring municipalities to allocate or spend at least 60% of development charges reserve balance of water, wastewater and roads at the start of each year; and, 7. That the City of Markham not support the proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act, except for the following: a. Requiring t
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Deferred

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