Special Council Meeting
Revised Agenda
Revised items are identified by an asterisk (*)

Meeting Number: 2
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Live streamed

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT


We begin today by acknowledging the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples and their commitment to stewardship of the land. We acknowledge the communities in circle. The North, West, South and Eastern directions, and Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat, Anishnabeg, Seneca, Chippewa, and the current treaty holders Mississaugas of the Credit peoples. We share the responsibility with the caretakers of this land to ensure the dish is never empty and to restore relationships that are based on peace, friendship, and trust. We are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

2.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

3.
DEPUTATIONS

 

4.
COMMUNICATIONS

 

4.1
33-2022 COMMUNICATION - COMMENTS ON THE MORE HOMES BUILT FASTER ACT (BILL 23)

This item has attachments. 
1.Deputations - Bill 23 - November 22 Special Council Meeting.pdf

(Item No. 5)

    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:
      1. Peter Sorrento
      2. Michael Gannon
      3. Heather Leslie
      4. Sebastian Selerno
      5. Aldo Cavarra
      6. Lisa Kustin

4.2
34-2022 COMMUNICATION - REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION

This item has attachments. 
1.Deputation - Demolition Permit - Paul Shaw.pdf

(Item No. 7)

    1. That the written communication dated November 21, 2022 regarding "Request for Demolition" from Paul Shaw be received.

5.
COMMENTS ON THE MORE HOMES BUILT FASTER ACT, 2022 (BILL 23) AND ASSOCIATED REGISTRY POSTINGS

This item has attachments. 
1.City of Markham Comments on More Homes Built Faster Act 2022 (Bill 23) and Associated Registry Postings.pdf
2.Appendix A - ERO and ORR Postings Associated with the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022.pdf
3.Appendix B - City of Markham Comments on the More Homes Built Faster Act 2022 (Bill 23) and Associated Registry Postings.pdf
4.Appendix C - Bill 23 Parkland Implications.pdf
5.Appendix D - City of Markham MTSAs.pdf
6.Appendix E - York Region Preferred Wastewaster Servicing Strategy.pdf
7.Appendix F - York Region Wastewater Advisory Panel Recommended Routing of Sewage Flows by way of YDSS.pdf
8.Comments on More Homes Built Faster Act 2022 (Bill 23) and Associated Registry Postings Nov 21.pdf

D. Wedderburn, ext. 2109


*Presentation now attached. 

    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 City not support the proposed changes to the Planning Act; and, 
    3. That the City not support the proposed changes to the Development Charges Act, except for the following:
      1. Provisions for affordable and purpose built rental housing where there is no net impact on municipal finance; and, 
      2. DC By-law expiry updated from every 5 years to every 10 years; and,
      3. 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, 
    4. That the City not support the proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act, except for the following:
      1. Requiring the clerk of a municipality to ensure that the information included in the register is accessible to the public on the municipality’s website; and, 
      2. Requiring that non-designated property must meet the criteria for determining whether the property is of cultural heritage value or interest if such criteria is prescribed; and,
      3. Enabling the council of a municipality to amend or repeal a heritage conservation district plans; and, 
    5. That the City not support the proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act; and, 
    6. That the City not support the proposed changes to the Greenbelt Act and the removal of land from the Greenbelt Plan Boundary; and, 
    7. That the City request York Region to confirm the following:
      1. Conveyance of sewage flows to the York Durham Trunk Sanitary Sewer (YDSS) from municipalities located in the upper parts of the Region, as recommended by the Province’s York Region Wastewater Advisory Panel, will not impact growth and approvals of developments in Markham that are located in the YDSS service area; and, 
      2. Improvements needed to the YDSS on 16th Avenue and 9th Line to support growth from municipalities located in the upper parts of the Region and from Markham; and, 
      3. That York Region will continue to assign sufficient sanitary allocation to Markham to not impede growth in Markham; and,
      4. That infrastructure projects identified to support growth in Markham will not be deferred or removed from the Region’s Water and Wastewater Master Plan; and, 
    8. That the City request that the Province extend the consultation period on the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 and Associated Registry Posting to provide more opportunities for public engagement and consultation given the magnitude and impact of the proposed changes; and, 
    9. That the City request that the Province create a special task force, with industry professionals and municipal representatives to review the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 and Associated Registry Postings; and, 
    10. That the City direct staff to prepare a Council report outlining an implementation plan, should the Province not extend the commenting period and approve the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 and Associated Registry Postings; and, 
    11. That this report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Region of York as the City of Markham comments on the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 and Associated Registry Postings; and further, 
    12. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this.

6.
BRIEFING NOTE: PROVINCIAL DECISION - 2022 YORK REGION OFFICIAL PLAN

This item has attachments. 
1.Briefing Note Provincial Decision - 2022 York Region Official Plan.pdf

D. Lyons, ext. 2459

    1. That the November 8, 2022, briefing note titled, “Provincial Decision - 2022 York Region Official Plan”, be received.

7.
REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION

This item has attachments. 
1.Request for Demolition - 10504 Kennedy Road.pdf

STORRY-APPLETON BARNS AND NON-HERITAGE HOUSE, GARAGE AND SHED
10504 KENNEDY ROAD, WARD 6
R. Hutcheson, ext. 2520

    1. 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, 
    2. 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, 
    3. 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, 
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8.
CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

 

That By-law 2023-2 be given three readings and enacted.

Three Readings

8.1
BY-LAW 2023-2

 

A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 22, 2022.

  • That By-law 2023-2 be given three readings and enacted.

9.
ADJOURNMENT

 
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