General Committee Meeting
Revised Agenda
Revised items are identified by an asterisk (*)

Meeting Number: 8
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Live streamed

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 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.

    1. That the communication, "Unionville Commons and Unionville Seniors Hub and Community Centre" dated December 1, 2022 from York Region be received for information purposes.

P. Kumar, ext. 2989

    1. That the report entitled “299-T-22 West Thornhill – Phase 4B Storm Sewer Upgrades” be received; and,
    2. That the contract for West Thornhill – Phase 4B Storm Sewer Upgrades be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, GFL Infrastructure Group in the amount of $8,503,297.26, inclusive of HST; and,
    3. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $850,329.73. inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs 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 construction award in the amount of $9,353,626.98 ($8,503,297.26 + $850,329.73) be funded from the account 058-6150-23029-005 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 4B Construction”; as outlined under the financial considerations section in this report; and,
    5. That the remaining funds from this tender relating to project #23029 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 4B Construction” in the amount $4,077,728.02 be returned to the Stormwater Fee Reserve; and,
    6. That a 5-year moratorium be placed on any major servicing and utility installation along restored areas of the following streets:
      1. Romfield Circuit (from Stornoway Cres to Kindale Way);
      2. Stornoway Crescent (from Romfield Circuit to House # 30 Stornoway Crescent);
      3. Baymark Road (from Romfield Circuit to Hester Court);
      4. Fleance Drive (from Baymark Road to 160m east);
      5. Dunsinane Drive (from Baymark Road to 42m east);
      6. Rothsay Road (from Baymark Road to 20m east); and further,
    7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

R. Raman, ext. 7522


Note. Dr. Patricia McCarney, President & CEO, WCCD, James Patava, Vice President WCCD and Justine Hamilton-Arvisais, Manager, City Relations and Special Projects, WCCD will be in attendance to make a virtual presentation. 

    1. That the report dated February 21, 2023 titled “World Council on City Data, ISO 37120 Certification” be received, and,
    2. That the formal virtual presentation of the World Council on City Data (WCCD), ISO 37120 Platinum Certification to the City of Markham be received.

Bryan Frois, Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Executive Operations and Communications and Jane Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting will be in attendance to present.


Note: Presentation is now attached. 

    1. That the presentation entitled “Results of 2022 Citizen Satisfaction Survey” be received. 

As per Section 2 of the Council Procedural By-Law, "New/Other Business would generally apply to an item that is to be added to the Agenda due to an urgent statutory time requirement, or an emergency, or time sensitivity".

13.1
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

 

13.1.1
A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION ORDISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE CITYOR LOCAL BOARD; (8.6) [SECTION 239 (2) (c)]

 

13.1.2
ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENTPRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE; [SECTION 239(2) (f)]

 

13.1.3
A POSITION, PLAN, PROCEDURE, CRITERIA OR INSTRUCTION TO BE APPLIEDTO ANY NEGOTIATIONS CARRIED ON OR TO BE CARRIED ON BY OR ON BEHALF OF THEMUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; [SECTION 239 (2) (k)]