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 (22 motions)
21 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Regional Councillor Jim Jones be appointed as Acting Chair for the November 29, 2022, Development Services Committee meeting.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Collucci
Carried
That the minutes of the Special Development Services Committee Meeting held on September 6, 2022, be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the minutes of the Development Services Committee Meeting held on September 12, 2022, be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the November 8, 2022, briefing note titled, “Provincial Decision - 2022 York Region Official Plan”, be received.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the minutes of the June 16 and September 15, 2022 Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the minutes of the Heritage Markham Committee meeting held August 23, September 14, and October 12, 2022 be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the minutes of the Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board meeting held June 27 and September 26, 2022 be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the minutes of the May 11, June 8, September 14, and October 12, 2022 Friends of the Markham Museum Board meetings be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the minutes of the June 13 and September 26, 2022 Varley-McKay Art Foundation meeting be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the report entitled “Award of RFP 200-R-22 - Consulting Engineering Services for the Detailed Design of the Markham Centre Trails (Phase 3) and Rouge Valley Trail (Phase 4B)” be received; and, That the contract for consulting engineering services for the detailed design of the Markham Centre Trails (Phase 3) and Rouge Valley Trail (Phase 4B) be awarded to the highest ranked, 2 nd lowest priced bidder, Aquafor Beech Limited in the amount of $523,201.08, inclusive of HST; and, That a 10% contingency in the amount of $52,320.11 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional consulting services to deliver the study and that authorization to approve expenditures of the contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $69,796.91, be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, That the cost in the amount of $645,318.10 ($523,201.08 + $52,320.11 + $69,796.91) be funded from accounts 083-5350-22033-005 and 083-5350-22034-005 with budget available of $1,068,200.00; and, That the remaining budget in the amount of $150,000.00 be used for permits, indigenous consultation and fees related to the acquisition of land for Rouge Valley Trails (Phase 4B); and, That the remaining budget in the amount of $272,881.91 be returned to the original funding source in the amount of $177,373.24 to DC and $95,508.67 to Non-DC f
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
Carried
That the presentation entitled “Update on Provincial Streamline Development Approval Fund and Audit and Accountability Fund” be received; and, 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 the November 29, 2022, report titled, “City of Markham’s Response to Bill 109 - More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022, File: PR 22 260697”, be received; and, That Staff advise the Development Services Committee of the scheduling of a statutory Public Meeting as required under the Planning Act, to be held on December 6, 2022, to receive public input; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
Carried
That the Report titled “2023 Development Fee, Building, and City-Wide Fee By-laws” dated November 29, 2022 be received; and, That the proposed amendments to the Development Fee and Building By-laws be
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Juanita Nathan
Referred
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (e) (c) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session at 1:32 PM to discuss the following matters: 15.1.1 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES - JUNE 27 AND JULY 5, 2022 (10.0) [Section 239 (2) (e)] 15.1.2 A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 1) (7.0) [SECTION 239 (2) (c)]
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the Development Services Committee rise from its Confidential Session at 1:48 PM.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (e) (c) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session at 1:32 PM to discuss the following matters: 15.1.1 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES - JUNE 27 AND JULY 5, 2022 (10.0) [Section 239 (2) (e)] Public Comments: 15.1.2 A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 1) (7.0) [SECTION 239 (2) (c)] Public Comments:
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the Development Services Committee adjourn at 1:50 PM.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
Carried
5 1. That the minutes of the June 16 and September 15, 2022 Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
7 1. That the report entitled “Award of RFP 200-R-22 - Consulting Engineering Services for the Detailed Design of the Markham Centre Trails (Phase 3) and Rouge Valley Trail (Phase 4B)” be received; and, 2. That the contract for consulting engineering services for the detailed design of the Markham Centre Trails (Phase 3) and Rouge Valley Trail (Phase 4B) be awarded to the highest ranked, 2nd lowest priced bidder, Aquafor Beech Limited in the amount of $523,201.08, inclusive of HST; and, 3. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $52,320.11 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional consulting services to deliver the study and that authorization to approve expenditures of the contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, 4. That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $69,796.91, be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, 5. That the cost in the amount of $645,318.10 ($523,201.08 + $52,320.11 + $69,796.91) be funded from accounts 083-5350-22033-005 and 083-5350- 22034-005 with budget available of $1,068,200.00; and, 6. That the remaining budget in the amount of $150,000.00 be used for permits, indigenous consultation and fees related to the acquisition of land for Rouge Valley Trails (Phase 4B); and, 7. That the remaining budget in the amount of $272,881.91 be returned to the original funding source in the amount of $177,373.24 to DC and
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
Carried
1. That the November 29, 2022, report titled, “City of Markham’s Response to Bill 109 - More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022, File: PR 22 260697”, be received; and, 13 2. That Staff advise the Development Services Committee of the scheduling of a statutory Public Meeting as required under the Planning Act, to be held on December 6, 2022, to receive public input; and further, 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) (e) (c) of the Municipal Act, Development Services Committee resolve into a confidential session at 1:35 PM to discuss the following matters: 15.1.1 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES - JUNE 27 AND JULY 5, 2022 (10.0) [Section 239 (2) (e)] 15.1.2 A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 1) (7.0) [SECTION 239 (2) (c)]
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
15 That the Development Services Committee adjourn at 1:50 PM.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan