The Markham Record

Council Meeting

June 23, 2020

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 (26 motions)

25 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Minutes of the June 9, 2020 Council Meeting and June 11, 2020 Special Council meeting be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the rules of procedure be waived in order to allow Mr. Fred Peters to address Council, as he previously addressed the General Committee on the Swan Lake Water Quality Improvement Program.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Carried
That the memorandum dated June 23, 2020 from the Commissioner, Development Services regarding a Hold Removal By-Law, Main Street Residence (Unionville) Inc., 34 Main Street, Phase 2, recommending the approval of the proposed Hold Removal By-law, be received. (By-law 2020-63)
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
Carried
That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) Decision - Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc., 4134 16th Avenue/ Part Of Lots 16, 17 And 18, Concession 5, be received.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the following proclamation, issued by the City Clerk in accordance with the City of Markham Proclamation Policy, be received for information purposes: National Injury Prevention Day - July 6, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
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 report dated June 8, 2020 to Development Services Committee, titled ‘Design, Construction and Financing of the Park in The Galleria Development by Times Group’ be received; and, That Council approve the request by Times Group to finance the cost of design, construction, and contract administration of this park identified as Plan 65M-3226, Part 1 of Part of Block 45 (0.41 ha/ 1.01 ac) in draft plan of subdivision 19TM-96008, subject to the conditions identified in Attachment A; and, That Council authorize the reimbursement of the cost of design, construction, and contract administration of this park up to a maximum of $419,271.77; and, That Council authorize the execution of an agreement by the Mayor and Clerk for the construction and reimbursement of the cost of design, construction, and contract administration of this park; 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 entitled “Royal Orchard Boulevard Ramps Jurisdictional Transfer (Ward 1)” be received; and That The Regional Municipality of York (“York Region”) be requested to initiate the transfer of jurisdiction process of the Royal Orchard Boulevard ramps at Bayview Avenue to the City in accordance with the Regional Road Assumption Policy; and That Staff be directed to report back on work with York Region staff to identify the necessary steps including legal, financial, environmental and operational actions to effect the transfer of jurisdiction of the Royal Orchard Boulevard ramps at Bayview Avenue to the City; 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 2):
Moved by Regional Councillor Jack Heath, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled “057-S-20 Supply and Delivery of Two (2) Street Sweepers” be received; and, That the contract for the supply and delivery of two (2) Tymco brand, model DST-6 regenerative (waterless, dustless) type street sweepers be awarded to The Equipment Specialists Inc. (an authorized Tymco dealer), in the amount of $814,080.00, inclusive of HST; and, That the costs of $814,080.00 be funded from account 057-6150-19207-005 (Corporate Fleet Replacement) with a budget available of $726,240.00; and, That the budget shortfall in the amount of $87,840.00 ($814,080.00 - $726,240.00 or $43,920 per unit) be funded from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund; and, That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-18, Part II, Section 11 (1) (b) which states, where there is only one source of supply for the goods to be purchased and (e) “where the City is acquiring specialized vehicles in which case the sources of supply may be identified based on technical specifications prepared by the User Department"; and, That the units being replaced (1234 and 1235) be sold upon delivery of the new units in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part V, Disposal of Personal Property. Proceeds will be posted to account 890 890 9305 (Proceeds from the Sale of Other Fixed Assets); 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 presentation, titled “Swan Lake Water Quality Improvement Program” be received; and, That the deputations of Fred Peters, Gordon Landon, Carly Carrigan, Madeleine Nevins, Martin Silver, Cindy Fowler, Rain Geiger, Andrew Fuyarchuk, be received; and That the communications submitted by Fred Peters and Mark Henschel be received; and, That Council approve the following Swan Lake Water Quality Program: Continue annual water quality monitoring; and, Continue with the annual geese control and review additional options relating to vegetation, tree planting and strobe lights with regard to geese control and report back in the fall 2020 with recommendations; and, Undertake the sediment analysis in fall 2020 which will provide data related to the frequency and dosage of the chemical treatment and will provide direction on the service level and timing of future treatments ; and, Undertake a chemical treatment commencing in 2021 based on the results of the sediment analysis ; and further, Introduce a new fish management program in 2021. That Staff report back in 2021 with an overall water quality (with service levels) and park improvement program that will be sustainable into the future; and, That Staff report back on this matter to General Committee through the Markham Sub-Committee with the participation of the Friends of Swan Lake; and, That Council direct staff to contact the private property owners who own a portion of Swan Lake to obtain financial contribution to the Swan L
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
That Council consider the matter of "Swan Lake Water Quality Improvement Program" immediately following Deputations with respect thereto.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (1 Item).
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the matter "Intention to Designate a Property Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act Joseph & Leah Pipher Farmhouse and Smokehouse 33 Dickson Hill Road", be
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Deferred
Based on the rationale outlined in this memorandum and the rigorous consideration of safety identified in the Library’s curbside service plan, the Board recommends that the City approve the implementation of curbside service. The Board therefore recommends to Council: That Curbside service be implemented at Markham Public Library, effective July 6; and further, That this service will be implemented in a phased-in approach as outlined in the attached MPL’s CURBSIDE SERVICE PLAN, and contingent on: Board, Provincial and City of Markham approvals/directions, and, Health and safety measures and protocols are in place, in compliance with York Region Public Health recommendations.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Carried
That the notice of proposed sale for the City owned lands legally described as Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 8, designated as Part 1, Plan 65R-38955, City of Markham, Regional Municipality, be confirmed. (Item 8.2.3, Report 17, June 9, 2020 Council Meeting)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That By-laws 2020-56 to 2020-63 be given three readings and enacted.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That By-law 2020-64 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2020-64 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the Council meeting be adjourned at 5:34 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
1. That the Minutes of the June 9, 2020 Council Meeting and June 11, 2020 Special Council meeting be adopted. 3
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
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. National Injury Prevention Day - July 6, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
1. That the report dated June 8, 2020 to Development Services Committee, titled ‘Design, Construction and Financing of the Park in The Galleria Development by Times Group’ be received; and, 2. That Council approve the request by Times Group to finance the cost of design, construction, and contract administration of this park identified as Plan 65M-3226, Part 1 of Part of Block 45 (0.41 ha/ 1.01 ac) in draft plan of subdivision 19TM-96008, subject to the conditions identified in Attachment A; and, 3. That Council authorize the reimbursement of the cost of design, construction, and contract administration of this park up to a maximum of $419,271.77; and, 6 4. That Council authorize the execution of an agreement by the Mayor and Clerk for the construction and reimbursement of the cost of design, construction, and contract administration of this park; 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 presentation, titled “Swan Lake Water Quality Improvement Program” be received; and, 2. That the deputations of Fred Peters, Gordon Landon, Carly Carrigan, Madeleine Nevins, Martin Silver, Cindy Fowler, Rain Geiger, Andrew Fuyarchuk, be received; and 3. That the communications submitted by Fred Peters and Mark Henschel be received; and, 4. That Council approve the following Swan Lake Water Quality Program: a. Continue annual water quality monitoring; and, b. Continue with the annual geese control and review additional options relating to vegetation, tree planting and strobe lights with regard to geese control and report back in the fall 2020 with recommendations; and, c. Undertake the sediment analysis in fall 2020 which will provide data related to the frequency and dosage of the chemical treatment and will provide direction on the service level and timing of future treatments; and, d. Undertake a chemical treatment commencing in 2021 based on the results of the sediment analysis; and further, e. Introduce a new fish management program in 2021. 5. That Staff report back in 2021 with an overall water quality (with service levels) and park improvement program that will be sustainable into the future; and, 6. That Staff report back on this matter to General Committee through the Markham Sub-Committee with the participation of the Friends of Swan Lake; and, 7. That Council direct staff to contact the private property owners who own a portion of Swan Lake to obtain fi
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
Based on the rationale outlined in this memorandum and the rigorous consideration of safety identified in the Library’s curbside service plan, the Board recommends that the City approve the implementation of curbside service. The Board therefore recommends to Council: 1. That Curbside service be implemented at Markham Public Library, effective July 6; and further, 2. That this service will be implemented in a phased-in approach as outlined in the attached MPL’s CURBSIDE SERVICE PLAN, and contingent on: a. Board, Provincial and City of Markham approvals/directions, and, b. Health and safety measures and protocols are in place, in compliance with York Region Public Health recommendations.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Regional Councillor Jack Heath
Carried
12 1. That the notice of proposed sale for the City owned lands legally described as Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 8, designated as Part 1, Plan 65R-38955, City of Markham, Regional Municipality, be confirmed. (Item 8.2.3, Report 17, June 9, 2020 Council Meeting)
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the Council meeting be adjourned at 5:34 p.m. 15
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried

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