The Markham Record

Council Meeting

November 23, 2021

Who was there

Present (10): Amanda Yeung Collucci, Alan Ho, Keith Irish, Jim Jones, Andrew Keyes, Isa Lee, Joe Li, Reid McAlpine, 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 (23 motions)

21 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on November 9, 2021, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That Council consider the matter of " Licensing of Private Transportation Companies (PTCs) and Associated Amendments to the Mobile Licensing By-law” immediately following the Approval of Previous Minutes with respect thereto.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the email dated November 22, 2021 from Jake Brockman, on behalf of Uber Canada, providing comments regarding the Licensing of Private Transportation Companies be received for information purposes; and That this matter be
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Referred
That the following proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: International Day of Persons with Disabilities - December 3, 2021
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted as amended. (1 Item):
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the staff report titled “Active Transportation Master Plan (City-wide)”, and the staff presentation be received; and, That Markham Council supports the Active Transportation Master Plan; and, That staff report back to the Development Services Committee in Q1, 2022, on the implementation and prioritization process for the 10-year plan addressing the following issues: Define project prioritization process Identify the draft short term projects with 10-year plan Identify first (5 years) project priorities Identify the capital and operating costs Identify lifecycle costs of the five-year plan Identify funding sources for first 5-year projects Identify options to address any funding shortfall Identify resources required for implementation Identify ways to minimize the impact to vehicular traffic; That implementation funding of the Active Transportation Master Plan be assessed and included as part of the current Development Charges Bylaw update as appropriate; and That the City Clerk send a copy of this report and Council resolution to York Region, City of Richmond Hill and the City of Vaughan for information; 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. (Items 1 to 3):
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That the proposed 2022 Standing Committee & Council Meeting Calendar be adopted.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That the report entitled “182-S-21 Preventive Maintenance and Servicing of Arena Refrigeration Equipment” be received; and, That the contract for preventive maintenance and servicing of arena refrigeration equipment be extended to CIMCO Refrigeration for a five year term (October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2026 ) in the total amount of $695,112.79; and, 2021: $ 34,756.14 (October 1 – December 31) 2022: $ 139,024.56 2023: $ 139,024.56 2024: $ 139,024.56 2025: $ 139,024.56 2026: $ 104,268.42 (January 1 - September 30) Total Term : $ 695,112.79 (Pricing fixed for 5 years) That the 2021 award be funded from the various operating budgets from each respective location as identified under financial considerations; and, That the shortfall of $13,359.90 be adjusted as part of the 2022 Operating Budget subject to Council approval; and, That the tender process be waived in accordance with Procurement By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11, Non-Competitive Procurement, item 11.1 (c) which states “when the extension of an existing contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial; and, That the CAO be authorized to extend the contract for an additional five (5) years (2026 (October 1) – (September 30) 2031) subject to Council’s approval of the annual operating budget, vendor performance, and an increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) Ontario All-Items to a maximum of 2%; 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 Khalid Usman
Carried
That the report entitled “ 256-T-17 Routine & Emergency Sewer and Watermain Infrastructure Repairs Contract Extension” be received; and, That the tendering process be waived in accordance with the City’s 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, That the contract for routine & emergency watermain, sewer and stormwater system infrastructure repairs be extended with FDM Contracting Co. Ltd. for two (2) years from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2024 in the estimated annual amount of $887,355.00 (inclusive of HST); and, That the award be funded from the Waterworks Operating and Operations accounts outlined in the Financial Considerations; and, That staff be authorized to amend the award amount to reflect changes to the operating budget accounts as approved by Council during the annual budgeting process; 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 Khalid Usman
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 the report dated November 22, 2021, titled “Intention to Designate a Property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Bewell Bungalow, 4592 Highway 7 East, Ward 3”, be received; and, That as recommended by the Heritage Markham Committee, and required as a condition of development approval, the Bewell Bungalow be approved for designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest; and, That the Clerk’s Department be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act ; and, That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act , the Clerk be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and, That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act , the matter return to Council for further consideration; and, That if the intention to designate proceeds and there are any appeals of the designation by-law, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT); and, That if the designation is
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Referred
That the report titled Automated Vacuum Collection (AVAC) System be received; and, That the financial feasibility report titled “Langstaff Secondary Plan Area – Vacuum Waste Collection Financial Feasibility Report” prepared by The Municipal Infrastructure Group (TMIG) attached as Appendix A be received; and, That staff consult with the developers in Langstaff Gateway Area and Markham Centre Area , and other relevant development areas in Markham, regarding the results of the feasibility report, the application of AVAC in these development areas and explore potential financial contribution as outlined in the financial section of this report for implementation of the AVAC system; and, That staff report back on the implementation strategy for the AVAC system including financial, governance, legal, technical and operational matters; 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 Member and Chair Remuneration Review, File # PR 19 126301”, be received; and, That in addition to the current pay structure of $2,500 for a Committee of Adjustment Member, and $3,000 for the Committee of Adjustment Chair per annum, the Development Services Committee authorize an additional remuneration of $100.00 to each Committee of Adjustment member and the Chair, for every Committee of Adjustment meeting attended, commencing January 1, 2022; and, That the Planning Department 2022 Operating Budget be increased by $15,920.00, as part of the 2022 budget process; 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 dated November 22 nd , titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Flato Developments Inc., Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision to allow residential development at the south-west corner of Highway 48 and the City of Markham/ Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville municipal boundary (Part of Lot 31, Concession 7) (File No. PLN 20 134853), Ward 6”, be received; and, That the record of the Public meeting held on June 1 st , 2021 regarding the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-200011) submitted by Flato Developments Inc., be received; and, That Council approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-200011) submitted by Flato Developments Inc, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix ‘A’; and, That Council assign servicing allocation for a maximum of 26 townhouses and 249 apartment units; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute agreements with the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, The Regional Municipality of York , the applicant and/or future Condominium Corporation as needed, relating to shared sanitary, storm and water servicing for the proposed subdivision, the East-West road along the north end of the subdivision, and any other shared municipal services as needed, provided that such agreements are satisfactory to the Commissioner of Development Services, the Commissioner of Community Services 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, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 1:36 pm: 14.1.1 PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/ COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS/ RESIGNATIONS) (16.24) [Section 239 (2) (b)] 14.1.2 A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD; (8.7) (WARD 5) [Section 239 (2)(c)] 14.1.3 A SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 8) (8.2) [Section 239 (2)(a)] 14.1.4 A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 7) (8.7) [Section 239 (2) (c)]
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That Council rise from Confidential session at 2:04 PM.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
1. That the following persons be re-appointed to the Markham Village Train Station Community Centre Board with a term expiry as indicated or until as successor is appointed: Name Term Expiry Linaire Armstrong November 14, 2022 Ken Rudy November 14, 2022 Donna Wigmore November 14, 2022 Kugan Subramaniam November 14, 2022 Andrew Fuyarchuk November 14, 2022 Dianne More November 14, 2022 2. That the following persons be re-appointed to the Flato Theatre Advisory Committee with a term expiry as indicated or until a successor is appointed: Name Term Expiry Ron Minken November 14, 2022 Sophia Sun November 14, 2022 Anne Gilligan November 14, 2022 Aleem Israel November 14, 2022 Justin Reid November 14, 2022 Srinka Wallia November 14, 2022 Diane Lai November 14, 2022 3. That the following persons be re-appointed to the Seniors Advisory Committee with a term expiry as indicated or until a successor is appointed: Name Term Expiry Mithan Lal Kansal November 14, 2022 Gail Leet November 14, 2022 Yash Kapur November 14, 2022 Patricia Anderson November 14, 2022 Satya Arora November 14, 2022 Anthony Ko November 14, 2022 Laila Jiwa November 14, 2022 4. That the resignation of Sherry Klein from the Animal Care Committee be received with regret for information purposes and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That the report entitled “Reporting Out Of Real Property Disposition –– Surplus Lands adjacent to 6360 16th Avenue, Markham and Mobis Drive” be received; and, That the following proceeds from the sale, less disbursements, be allocated to the Land Sales account 890-890-9306: For the Lands adjacent to 6360 16 th Avenue, $192,742.00; and For the Lands adjacent to Mobis Drive, $160,000.00; and, That the report entitled “Reporting Out Of Real Property Disposition –– Surplus Lands adjacent to 6360 16th Avenue, Markham and Mobis Drive” and the foregoing resolutions be reported out at the next public Council meeting; and further, 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 Keith Irish
Carried
That the confidential report on the security of the property of the City or local board (Ward 8), be received; and, 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 Isa Lee, seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
Carried
That the confidential report on a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board(Ward 7), be received; and, That Council approve Option 3 as outlined in the confidential report; and, 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 Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That By-law 2021-110- be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2021-110- A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 23, 2021. No attachment
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the Council meeting be adjourned at 2:08 pm
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried

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