GENERAL
COMMITTEE
2005-04 -04
Meeting No. 6
Finance & Administrative Issues Community
Services & Environment Issues
Chair: Councillor
S. Daurio Chair:
Councillor A. Chiu
Vice Chair,
Budget: Councillor D. Horchik Vice Chair, Fire & Emergency Services:
Vice Chair,
IT: Regional Councillor B.
O’Donnell
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Vice
Chair, Recreation & Culture:
Councillor J. Webster
Vice
Chair, Character Community:
Councillor J. Webster
Vice
Chair, Environment Issues:
Councillor E. Shapero
Attendance
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J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
C. Conrad,
Town Solicitor
J. Sales,
Commissioner of Community &
Fire Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
J. Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services
J. Allen,
Chief Information Officer
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
P. Loukes,
Director, Operations & Asset
Management
A. Brown,
Director of Engineering
S. Laing,
Director of Human Resources
J. Lustig,
Director, Financial & Client Services
A. Pozywiak,
Director, Strategic Initiatives
P. Ingham,
General Manager of Operations
B. Roth,
Director, Recreation and Culture
Services
S. Sonoda,
Human Resources Analyst
B. Nanninga,
Executive Assistant to Mayor
and Council
J. Kee,
Committee Clerk
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The General Committee convened at the hour of
9:30 a.m. with Councillor S. Daurio in the Chair.
At 10:35 a.m.,
Councillor S. Daurio vacated the Chair and Councillor A. Chiu assumed the
Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None
declared.
1. THE
YORK CENTRE FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH
AND FAMILIES – REQUEST FOR
RESOLUTION FOR
INCREASED FUNDING TO MAINTAIN
SERVICES FOR
TROUBLED CHILDREN, YOUTH AND
THEIR FAMILIES (13.4 & 12.2.6)
Ms. Noreen Lee, Chairperson, The York Centre
for Children, Youth & Families, was in attendance and requested that
Committee support a resolution requesting the Province of Ontario to
increase funding for troubled children, youth and their families.
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That
the presentation given by Ms. Noreen Lee, Chairperson, The York Centre for
Children, Youth & Families, regarding increased funding to maintain
services for troubled children, youth and their families be received;
And that the following resolution be approved:
Whereas Blue Hills Child and Family Services,
Kinark Child and Family Services and The York Centre for Children, Youth and
Families are the three Children’s Mental Health agencies in York Region and are
members of Children’s Mental Health Ontario;
and
Whereas Children’s mental Health Ontario promotes, supports and strengthens a sustainable
system of mental health services for children, youth and their families; and
Whereas last year, treatment for thousands of
children was disrupted and compromised because children’s mental health
agencies in Ontario lost 212.6 FTE positions due to funding constraints; and
Whereas a one-time injection of 3-percent to
base budgets, though appreciated after 12-years of no increases, is simply not
adequate to enable agencies to maintain existing staff or services; and
Whereas it is important that children in
treatment be able to create and sustain trusting relationships with their child
and youth workers, social workers, psychologists and other treatment team
members; and
Whereas the health of the children and youth
with mental health issues in York Region is contingent on improved funding for
existing core services;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Markham Council requests the Province of Ontario to increase funding to base budgets of mental
health agencies.
CARRIED
2. TENDER
AWARD – 031-T-05 – CATHODIC PROTECTION
OF IRON WATERMAIN
(7.12.1) Report
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the report entitled “Tender Award - 031-T-05 Cathodic Protection
of Iron Watermain” be received;
And that tender 031-T-05 for Cathodic Protection of Iron Watermain be
awarded to the sole bidder, C.P. Systems in their unit prices for an estimated
annual amount of $297,780.00 exclusive of GST;
And that a
contingency of $25,000.00 excluding GST be established and that the Expenditure
Control Policy guide the use of the contingency funds;
And that the
term of the contract shall be for one year effective May 1, 2005 to April 30, 2006 with an option to
renew for three additional years;
And that the
General Manager of Waterworks and the Manager of Purchasing be authorized to
extend the contract for an additional three years;
And further that this project be funded from the Waterworks
Department’s Capital Accounts 053 6150 6017 005 (2004 Cathodic Protection of
Iron Watermains) and 053 6150 6663 005 (2005 Cathodic Protection of Iron
Watermains).
CARRIED
3. TENDER
AWARD #046-T-05 – SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF
TWO (2) DUMP TRUCKS
(7.12.2) Report
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the report entitled “Tender Award
#046-T-05 Supply and Delivery of Two (2) Dump Trucks” be received;
And that the contract for tender #046-T-05
Supply and Delivery of Two (2) Dump Trucks be awarded to the lowest priced
bidder, Woodbine Truck Centre in the amount of $367,146 exclusive of GST;
And that funds are provided for in Operations
and Asset Management Department’s Capital Budget for Corporate Fleet
Replacement Program for 2003 Account #56 6150 5000 005 in the amount of
$199,000 and 2004 Account # 57 6150 6172 005 in the amount of $242,566 totalling
$441,566 budgeted for these two units;
And that the remaining balance of $74,420
($441,566 budget less $367,146 award) will be applied to the purchase of
vehicles as approved in Asset management Department’s Capital Budget for
Corporate Fleet Replacement Program;
And further that units # 1257 and 1262 will
be sold upon delivery of the new units in accordance with Purchasing By-law
2004-341, PART V Disposal of Personal Property and proceeds will be posted to
account 890 890 9305 Proceeds from Sale of other Fixed Assets; or if kept, the
retention period and the purpose be defined and they not become part of the
permanent fleet complement.
CARRIED
4. EVALUATION
OF ONEYORK (7.13) Report
Moved by
Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the
report dated April
4, 2005, entitled “Evaluation of OneYork” be received;
And that Council direct staff to participate
on the OneYork Board and Task Force to develop a governance model;
And that the
Town contribute financially to OneYork conditional on participation of the
other proposed MUSH sector partners;
And that the emphasis of the mandate of
OneYork be on a MUSH sector (Municipalities, Universities, School Board and
Hospitals) Community Technology Infrastructure;
And that the CAO or his designate be
directed to report back on a proposed governance structure;
And that Council receive quarterly updates
from the OneYork Board, once implemented;
And that OneYork Project Support Data proposal submitted by Pacomm
Consulting Inc. be received;
And that
funding be provided from the 2005 ITS Capital Budget Account #49-5350-6764-005
for the OneYork initiative up to $25,000.
And that the minutes of OneYork Meeting, February 25, 2005 be received;
And that the report be circulated to the
Region of York and other York Region
local municipalities, the three hospital boards, the two school boards, Seneca
College, York University, Police Services Board as well as the CIO of the
Province of Ontario and the CIO of the Federal Government of Canada;
And that Staff
report back to Council, once the data collection and RFI process is completed.
CARRIED
5. TENDER
AWARD – CONTRACT 018-T-05 CONSTRUCTION
OF CACHET ESTATES/GLENBOURNE
PARK WATER
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (7.12.1
& 5.3) Report
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That Contract Tender No. 018-T-05 for the Construction of Water
Distribution System for Cachet Estates and Glenbourne Park Subdivision be
awarded to the low bidder, Memme Excavating Co. Ltd. in their proposed amount
of $6,156,025.92 excluding GST;
And that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a contract with Memme Excavating Co.
Ltd. for the construction of the
Cachet Estates and Glenbourne Park Subdivision
water distribution systems;
And that a contingency amount of $430,922 exclusive of GST be
established to cover any additional construction costs and that the Director of
Engineering and Treasurer be authorized
to approve expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified limit;
And that staff be authorized to undertake appropriate measures as
defined in the report to limit the overall project cost to a maximum value of
$6,666,000 exclusive of GST;
And that staff be authorized to obtain 3
proposals from qualified consulting engineering firms and select a firm in
accordance with the Town’s purchasing bylaw to provide geotechnical, materials
and hydrogeological testing services during construction in the upset limit amount
of $65,000 exclusive of GST;
And that the design budget for the project be
increased by a total of $14,600 to cover the cost of services not included in
the design consultant’s original terms of reference including the preparation
of designs for the servicing to the Cachet Estates lots fronting onto Woodbine
Avenue, peer review and water system modelling services prepared for the
project;
And that a contingency of $
50,000 excluding GST be established to retain a qualified consulting firm or firms as a
preferred supplier to provide specialized technical services during construction of the
project and that the Director of Engineering be
authorized to approve expenditure of this contingency amount up to the
specified limit;
And that the consulting engineering firm of Masongsong Associates Engineering Limited be retained as a
preferred supplier for contract administration and construction inspection
services in the upset limit amount of $138,510.58 plus GST;
And that subject to receipt
of the Region of York’s financial contribution and the property owner’s signed
release, the Town Treasurer be authorized to issue payment to the registered
owner of the lot in an amount equal to the Region’s contribution of approximately $5,790 per lot;
And that funds for Contract No. 018-T-05, Construction of Water
Distribution System for Cachet Estates and Glenbourne Park Subdivision be
provided from the Engineering Department’s 2004 Capital Budget
account # 083-5350-6135005;
And that funds be borrowed to finance this project from the Life Cycle
Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund, to be fully repaid with interest from the
benefiting property owners assessed under Section 391 of the Municipal Act;
And that upon payment of all invoices, any remaining funds in the Engineering Department’s 2004 Capital
Budget account # 083-5350-6135005 for the construction of Water Distribution
System for Cachet Estates and Glenbourne Park Subdivision be returned to its
original funding source;
And that upon completion of the project, staff report back to Council
with the Fee Bylaw under Section 391 of the
Municipal Act to assess the final cost and repayment terms to each of the
benefiting property owners;
And that the Director of Engineering report back as to sanitary
servicing options and funding for the Glenbourne Park area and specifically the
Angus Glen proposal to advance the sanitary sewer installation on Glenbourne
Park Drive;
And that staff be authorized to issue a purchase order to Masongsong
Associates Limited in the upset limit of $10,000 to prepare sanitary servicing
concepts and costs for Glenbourne Park Drive area and such cost be funded from
the Engineering Department 2005 operating budget;
And that Kees Schipper, Commissioner, Transportation and Works, for the
Region of York be advised accordingly.
CARRIED
6. HELEN AVENUE – AREA SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
(7.11) Report
Moved by
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That
staff be authorized to amend Area Specific Development Charge By-law #2003-182
for Helen Avenue in accordance with the Development Charges Act to reflect the
updated construction costs and area to be assessed;
And
that Hemson Consulting Ltd. be retained at an upset limit of $7,500 to complete
the background study work and that funding be provided from account
#48-5399-6278-005, 2004 Development Charges Background Study;
And
that an Engineering Consultant be retained at an upset limit of $4,000 to
complete the technical aspects of the background study work and that funding be
provided from account #48-5399-6278-005, 2004 Development Charges Background
Study;
And
that staff be directed to provide the statutory notice of a Public Meeting
required under the Development Charges Act, 1997 to consider a revised area
specific development charge by-law for Sub-Area 42A South Unionville – Helen
Avenue;
And
that notice of the Public Meeting be provided in the Markham Economist and Sun;
And
that the Public Meeting be scheduled for May/June 2005.
CARRIED
7. PURCHASE
OF SPONSORSHIPS – MARKHAVEN’S
5TH ANNUAL GOLF
TOURNAMENT – MAY 9/05 (12.2.6) Report
Moved by
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by
Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That
Council purchase a sponsorship in the amount of $1000 for the Markhaven 5th
Annual Charity Golf Tournament – May 9, 2005. The tournament will be at
Angus Glen Golf Club. Charges to account
110 1105830.
CARRIED
8. PURCHASE
OF SPONSORSHIPS –S’PORT FOR
KIDS BALL 2004 – MAY 14, 2005 (12.2.6) Report
Moved by
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
Council purchase a table of 10 for the S’port for Kids Ball 2005 to be held at
the Sheraton Parkway Hotel on May 14, 2005. Charges to account #840
8415840.
CARRIED
9. MIX2 KTV & BILLIARDS, 1661
DENISON STREET
LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION (3.21)
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
the letter dated March 24, 2005 from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of
Ontario relating to conditions being removed from the liquor licence for MIX2
KTV & BILLIARDS, and the Council Extract indicating Council’s previous
decision on November 12, 2002 be received;
And that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that
the Council of the Town of Markham objects to the removal of the conditions
from the liquor licence for MIX2 KTV & BILLIARDS at 1661 Denison Street,
Unit 3, Markham, Ontario.
CARRIED
10. RESOLUTION
– ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
ACCESSIBILITY: MARCH 16, 2005 (16.9)
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the
following resolution from the Advisory Committee on Accessibility on March 16, 2005, be adopted:
“That
the Town of Markham Council be requested to appoint one member of the Markham
Advisory Committee on Accessibility to the Markham Centre Advisory Committee to
ensure that the needs of persons with disabilities are represented.”;
And that the Advisory Committee on Accessibility be requested to put
forward a name for this position to be considered by Council.
CARRIED
11. UPDATE
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND PART-TIME
WAGE POLICY TO INCLUDE ANGUS
GLEN
COMMUNITY CENTRE HALL RENTAL
RATES (6.6) Report
By-law
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor S. Daurio
That the report entitled Update
Schedule of Fees and Part-Time Wage Policy to Include Angus Glen Community
Centre Hall Rental Rates,
be received;
And that Council approve the proposed rental rates for Angus Glen
Community Centre as outlined in the report;
And that the Schedule of Fees and Part-time Wages Policy is revised to
reflect these changes;
And that
By-law 2002-276, a by-law to impose fees or charges for services or activities
provided or done by the Town of Markham, be amended
to reflect the Angus Glen Community Centre Rates and Fees;
And
that notice to the public is provided in accordance with By-law 2002-275, a
by-law to prescribe the form and manner and times for the provision of
reasonable notice.
CARRIED
12. CONCRETE
FENCE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM -
UPDATE (5.10)
Report 1
Committee
directed that the resolution should specify that the Town and the Region of
York contribute a maximum of one third of the cost, and the Corporate sponsors
and homeowners each contribute a minimum of one third of the cost.
Development
Services Commission staff were requested to investigate the Site Plan Control
Agreement relating to property at McCowan Road
and Highway 7.
**Moved by
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That the report entitled Concrete
Fence Replacement Program – Update, be received;
And that Council endorse the Town wide
expansion of the program commencing in 2005;
And that the same three-way cost sharing arrangement,
whereby the Town and the Region of York contribute a maximum
of one third of the cost, and the Corporate sponsors and the
individual homeowners each contribute a minimum of
one-third of the cost for the fence replacement program, be
continued for the Town wide expansion of the concrete fence replacement
program;
And further that the Operations and Asset Management Department be
authorized to erect ‘Markham Concrete Fence Replacement Project’ identification
signs at each site recognizing the corporate sponsors that have contributed to
the site specific project.
CARRIED
**Amended by Council at its meeting held on April 12, 2005 to delete Clause 3 in
its entirety and replace with the following:
“And that the same three-way cost sharing
arrangement, whereby the Town and/or the
Region of York contribute a maximum of one third of the cost, and Corporate
sponsors and/or the individual homeowners contribute the
balance for the fence replacement program, be
continued for the Town wide expansion of the concrete fence replacement
program;”
13. DESIGNATION OF THE WATERWORKS OVERALL
RESPONSIBLE OPERATOR UNDER REGULATION
128/04 AND REGULATION 129/04 (5.3) Report
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That the report entitled Designation
of the Waterworks Overall Responsible Operator under Regulation 128/04 and
Regulation 129/04, be received;
And that Council designate Waterworks Manager of Operations &
Maintenance, Robert Flindall, as the Overall Responsible Operator (Water
Distribution Subsystem) for the purpose of Ontario Regulation 128/04 made under
the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002;
And that the Overall Responsible Operator or General Manager be
authorized to designate an Overall Responsible Operator to act in his place
when he is absent or unable to act as permitted under Ontario Regulation 128/04
made under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002;
And that Council designate the Waterworks Operations & Maintenance,
Robert Flindall, as an Overall Responsible Operator (Wastewater Collection
Facility) for the purpose of Ontario Regulation 129/04 made under the Ontario
Water Resources Act;
And further that the Overall Responsible Operator or General Manager be
authorized to designate an overall responsible operator to act in his place
when he is absent or unable to act as permitted under Ontario Regulation 129/04
made under the Ontario Water Resources Act.
CARRIED
14. CUSTOMER WATERWORKS WATER QUALITY
REPORT (5.3) Report 1
Committee
commended staff for an excellent report.
In answer to a request for more information on how watermains are
relined, Members were advised that staff will prepare a report for a future
General Committee meeting on the process followed for the cement lining of
watermains.
Moved by
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That the
report entitled Customer Waterworks Water
Quality Report requested by Council, be received;
And that
Council directs staff to post the Customer Waterworks Water Quality Report on
the Town’s website making it available to residents.
CARRIED
Other matters
considered by General Committee at its meeting held on April
4, 2004
15. MARKHAM
RACE RELATIONS ATTENDANCE
AT THE SECOND ANNUAL BUILDING
COMMUNITIES OF CHARACTER
CONFERENCE (3.0)
Staff
advised that the Markham Race Relations Committee has their own account, and
formal approval of Council was not required for this matter.
Moved by
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That
Council approve the attendance of Mr. G. Sajan, Vice Chair, Markham Race
Relations Committee, at the 2nd Annual Building Communities of Character
Conference on Friday, April 15 at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel North, Richmond Hill, at a cost of $185.00 to be paid from the Markham Race Relations
Committee 2005 budget account #200-9985859.
CARRIED
16. MINUTES
– INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUB-
COMMITTEE – MARCH 29, 2005 (7.13 &
16.34) Minutes
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional
Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the minutes of the Information
Technology Sub-Committee meeting held on March 29, 2005 be received.
CARRIED
17. PETITION REGARDING COUNCILLOR SALARY
INCREASES
FROM RESIDENTS OF THE HUNT CLUB,
610 BULLOCK DRIVE,
UNIONVILLE (16.23.2)
Committee
had before them a letter dated March 16, 2005 from Mr. Frank Vetere, President
and CEO of YRCC 792, and a petition from one hundred and seventy (170) residents
of The Hunt Club, 610 Bullock Drive, Unionville, requesting that the recent
salary increases for Members of Council be rescinded.
Members were
advised that Mr. Vetere had been informed of the meeting this date, but was not
in attendance. It was suggested that an
invitation be extended to Mr. Vetere to attend the
April 12, 2005 meeting of Council, at which time this matter will be presented for
further consideration.
Moved by
Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chui
That the letter dated March 16, 2005 from Mr. Frank
Vetere and the petition from one hundred and seventy (170) residents of The
Hunt Club, 610 Bullock Drive, Unionville, requesting that the recent salary
increases for Members of Council be rescinded, be received.
CARRIED
18. TOWN OF EAST
GWILLIMBURY - RESOLUTION
REQUEST FOR PROVINCIAL FUNDING ASSISTANCE
(13.5.1 & 7.3)
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That
the letter and resolution dated March 16, 2005 from The Town of East
Gwillimbury requesting the Province to provide financial assistance to prevent
both a potential property tax increase in excess of the average rate of
inflation and a reduction in the Town’s level of service to its businesses and
residents, be received.
CARRIED
19. TOWN OF EAST
GWILLIMBURY - RESOLUTION
POOLING OF SOCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL
HOUSING COSTS IN THE GREATER TORONTO
AREA (13.5.1 & 13.4)
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That
the letter and resolution dated March 11, 2005 from the Town of East
Gwillimbury regarding its support of the resolutions of the Town of Richmond
Hill and the Town of Georgina with respect to the withholding of their share of
Regional pooling costs for social assistance and social housing costs, be
received.
CARRIED
20. 2005 SENIOR OF THE YEAR AWARD - MINISTER
RESPONSIBLE FOR SENIORS (12.2.6)
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That
the letter dated February, 2005 from the Minister Responsible for Seniors
inviting municipalities to nominate a Senior of the Year Award recipient, be
received and referred to Members of Council.
CARRIED
21. JAKES ON MAIN PUB & GRILLE - SPECIAL
OCCASION
PERMIT FOR BEER TENT – UNIONVILLE FESTIVAL
JUNE 3 & JUNE
4, 2005 (3.21)
Moved by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor D. Horchik
That the
letters dated March 15 and March 22, 2005 from Mr. Jack Valianes, owner/manager of Jakes
on Main Pub & Grille, requesting extended hours for the Unionville Festival
on June 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., and on June 4 from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., in addition to an extension of the patio area
that would accommodate an additional 204 patrons, be referred
back to staff;
And that the Town Clerk be requested to meet with Mr. Valianes to
discuss issues raised this date with respect to closing time, time assigned for
clearing and stacking tables, parking, signage, and police involvement;
And that this matter be brought back to General Committee at its
meeting on April 18 for further consideration, and that Mr. Valianes be invited
to attend.
CARRIED
22. GO TRANSIT – POTENTIAL TTC STRIKE
(5.14.2)
Committee
had before it a letter from GO Transit requesting that in the event of a TTC
strike, municipalities consider temporarily relaxing parking restrictions on
streets near GO stations.
Members
suggested options such as: relaxing standards where appropriate; contacting
shopping centres, such as Markville and Thornhill Square, to discuss short term parking; and working
with York Region Transit to discuss the use of shuttle buses.
Moved by Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the letter dated March 30, 2005 from the Managing Director & CEO of GO
Transit requesting, in the event of a TTC strike, that municipalities consider
temporarily relaxing parking restrictions on streets near GO stations, be
received;
And that staff be requested to look at options available.
CARRIED
23. MILEAGE ALLOWANCE (11.0)
Committee requested staff to review the current Town of Markham mileage allowance rate due to
recent increases in the cost of fuel and the increase in toll charges for
travelling on the 407 ETR.
24. DEATH OF POPE JOHN PAUL II (12.2.6)
Moved
by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by Councillor K. Usman
That
flags be flown at half mast at all Town of Markham facilities on Thursday, April 7 and Friday,
April 8, 2005 in honour of the funeral
of Pope John Paul II.
CARRIED
25. MINUTES
– ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY:
MARCH 16, 2005 (16.9) Minutes
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor S. Daurio
That
the minutes of the Advisory Committee on Accessibility meeting held on March 16, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
26. DRIVEWAY WINDROW CLEARING (5.7) Report
Committee
discussed various issues regarding the Town’s current windrow snow clearing
program, including: standards for certain kinds of streets; balancing services;
possible service increase on some streets; protocol for special conditions,
process review, importance of driver/operator training; availability of
resources; improved and more affordable technology; availability of
contractors, cost and budget considerations; and improvement of service levels
on secondary streets.
It was
suggested that a working group be established comprised of Members of Council
and staff to discuss service levels.
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That the
information report entitled Driveway Windrow
Clearing, dated April 4, 2005,
be received;
And
that staff be requested to bring back a further report on this matter.
CARRIED
27. REPAIR
OUR AIR-FLEET CHALLENGE (5.7)
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That
the email dated March 29, 2005 from Ms. Darlene
Varaleau, Power Projects Inc., to Regional Councillor J. Heath regarding
information on the Repair Our Air-Fleet Challenge, a competition designed to
reduce unnecessary vehicle idling from within public and private fleets, be
received.
CARRIED
28. RICK
HANSEN WHEELS IN MOTION EVENT -
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE (5.7)
Moved by Regional Councillor
B. O’Donnell
Seconded by Councillor S.
Daurio
That the letter dated March
31, 2005 from the Chair of the Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility requesting
assistance and participation in the third annual Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion
Event to be held in Markham on Sunday, June 12th be received;
And that the Special
Events Coordinator be requested to work with the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion
organization and the Markham Advisory Committee on
Accessibility.
CARRIED
29. EFFECTS
OF UTILITY COMPANYS
WORKING ON TOWN PROPERTY (5.10)
Committee raised
concerns relating to damage to curbs and sidewalks, blockage of roads, and
debris left at work sites by utility companies when working on Town
property. Members were advised that the
Town has hired a Utility Inspector who monitors such activities. Staff will investigate the issues raised and
provide Committee with an update.
ADJOURNMENT
The General Committee adjourned
at the hour of 11:40 a.m.