FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE
2001-04-30 - Canada Room
Meeting No. 10
Attendance
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J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
R. Robinson,
Town Solicitor
M. F.
Turner, Commissioner of Development Services
A. Wolfe,
Commissioner of Community Services
P.
Wealleans, Director of Taxation
T.
Houghting, Director of Financial Reporting
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
P. Loukes,
Director of Street Services
J. Lustig,
Manager, Financial Planning
M. Visser,
Financial Analyst
G. Whicher,
Assistant Solicitor
L. Irvine,
Manager, Urban Design
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
D. Smith,
Committee Clerk
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The Finance
and Administrative Committee convened at the hour of 9:00 a.m. with Councillor
K. Usman in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE
OF INTEREST
None declared.
That
the following recommendations be referred to Council for approval.
1. MINUTES OF BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
- FEBRUARY 16, FEBRUARY 26,
FEBRUARY 27,
MARCH 2, MARCH 5, MARCH 7, MARCH 21,
MARCH 26 AND MARCH 29, 2001 (7.4 & 7.5)
That
the minutes of the Budget Sub-Committee meetings held on February 16, February
26, February 27, March 2, March 5, March 7, March 21, March 26 and March 29,
2001 be confirmed.
And
that the recommendation contained in March 29, 2001 minutes be amended to read:
"That
the 2001 Operating Budget include a 2.9% or $1,719 million increase in the net
tax levy compared to the 2000 tax levy subject to Provincial tax ratios being
set."
2. DELEGATION OF TAX RATIO RESPONSIBILITY
(7.3)
The
Treasurer tabled an additional report and presented an analysis of the Impact
of 2001 Tax Ratios on Town of Markham portion of the tax levy.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
it be recommended to Council that the Town of Markham confirm that the Region
of York be responsible for setting property tax ratios for the 2001 taxation
year;
And
That Council endorse the proposed Regional tax ratios for the 2001 taxation
year as follows:
Property Class Tax
Ratio
Commercial 1.100
Industrial 1.300
Pipeline 0.919
And
That tax increases resulting from CVA not be included in the tax ratio shift;
And
That the box on the tax bill only indicate the actual increase approved by the
local municipality.
3. 2001 FIRST QUARTER INVESTMENT
PERFORMANCE REVIEW (7.0)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
it be recommended to Council that pursuant to Regulation 74/97 Section 8, The
Municipal Act, that the report dated April 23, 2001 entitled "2001 First
Quarter Investment Performance Review" be received.
4. LICENSING VENDORS OF SECOND HAND GOODS
(2.0)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
By-law No. 123-2000, "A By-law to License, Regulate and Inspect the
Retailers of Second Hand Goods (Second Hand Goods By-law)" that received
first and second reading on July 11, 2000, be amended to address concerns
expressed during the public meeting held on September 19, 2000 to provide for:
·
A second hand vendor
purchasing in bulk not being required to record a detailed description of items
purchased for less than $10.00 or that will be resold for less than $30.00
each; and
·
Appraisals, if obtained
by a second hand vendor, be retained for thirty days after resale of the
appraised article;
And,
as amended it be given third reading and finally passed.
Councillor
J. Heath abstained from voting on this matter.
5. 80 FRONTENAC DRIVE - EXEMPTION TO NOISE
BY-LAW
AND OVERNIGHT PARKING
RESTRICTIONS (2.10)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the time frame for the exemption to the Noise By-law, By-law No. 218-89, as
amended, be extended until June 15, 2001 for 3170497 Canada Inc., Oakland
Corporate Centre, 80 Frontenac Drive;
And
that the Parking By-law, By-law No. 336-88, as amended, be further amended to
allow for overnight parking until June 15, 2001;
And
that all conditions approved by Council on April 10, 2001 be extended until
June 15, 2001.
6. RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT - MONTESSORI
NORTH
SCHOOL (8.2)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
it be recommended to Council that Council approve the lease renewal for 4561
Highway #7, Unionville, between the Town of Markham and Farideh Afshar Mahtani,
c.o.b. Montessori North School, for a period of one (1) year commencing July 1,
2001 to June 30, 2002, at the rate of $1,350.00 per month;
And
that Rental Revenue for 2001 will be $15,300 which is included in Capital
Assets account #7507508977;
And
that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the lease renewal in a
form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;
And
further that the Capital Assets Department report back with respect to the
disposition of the property within two months.
7. MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
17TH
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT -
SPONSORSHIP
AUGUST 13, 2001 (12.2.6)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
approval be given to purchase a Tee/Green valued at $500 at the Markham
Stouffville Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament and Dinner on August 13, 2001
at the York Downs Golf & Country Club such cost to be charged to Account
No. 840-841-5840;
And
that any member of Council who wishes to participate may do so at a cost of
$295 per person to be paid through his/her respective budget.
8. FEDERATION OF CHINESE CANADIANS IN
MARKHAM (F.C.C.M.)
- JUNE 28, 2001 - DINNER
TICKETS (12.2.6)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
approval be given to purchase a table at a cost of $1,000 for the Federation of
Chinese Canadians in Markham Canada Day celebration dinner on June 28, 2001 at
the Century Palace Chinese Restaurant such cost to be charged to Account No.
840-841-5840.
9. MONUMENT TO CELEBRATE 100TH
ANNIVERSARY OF MARCONI
(12.2.6)
At
the Council meeting on April 24, 2001 it was agreed that the request for the
placement of a bronze monument at the Markham Civic Centre Site in celebration
of the 100th Anniversary of Marconi be further considered this
date. Considerable discussion took
place and the Commissioner of Development Services agreed to prepare a report
with respect to location for the next Development Services Committee meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
That
a sub-committee be established to report to the Finance & Administrative
Committee with respect to a request to place a bronze monument on the Civic
Centre Site to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Marconi's
discovery as follows:
Regional
Councillor F. Scarpitti
Councillor
S. Daurio
Councillor
A. Chiu
Public
Art Consultant.
10. TENDER AWARD - 077-T-01 - CONCRETE AND
ASPHALT MAINTENANCE (7.12.2)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the following motion, Tender Award - 077-T-01 - Concrete and Asphalt
Maintenance, be referred directly to Council for consideration:
That it be
recommended to Council that D. Crupi & Sons be awarded tender 077-T-01 for
Concrete and Asphalt Maintenance in their tender amount of $1,187,374.72,
inclusive of all taxes ($1,142,986.88 inclusive of 3% GST), being the lowest
acceptable tender received;
And that staff
exercise the option to extend the contract for a further two years, 2002 and
2003 subject to budget approval and agreement by D. Crupi & Sons to guarantee
the 2001 unit prices submitted and their satisfactory performance;
And that the
award be funded from the Roads Department, Capital budget and the Roads
Department proposed Operating account no(s) 700 502 4540 and 700 502 5304, in
the upset amount of $1,142,986.88 considering the GST rebate.
11. TENDER AWARD - 047-T-01 - ASPHALT
RESURFACING (7.12.2)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the following motion, Tender Award - 047-T-01 - Asphalt Resurfacing, be
referred directly to Council for consideration:
That it be
recommended to Council that Furfari Paving Co. Ltd. Be awarded tender 047-T-01
for Road Rehabilitation Program, Asphalt Resurfacing for 2001 in their tender
amount of $2,037,143.58, inclusive of all taxes, ($1,960,988.68 inclusive of 3%
GST), being the lowest acceptable tender received;
And that staff
exercise the option to extend the contract for a further two years, 2002 and
2003 subject to budget approval and agreement by Furfari Paving Co. Ltd., to
guarantee the 2001 unit prices submitted and their satisfactory performance;
And that the
award be funded from the Roads Department, Capital budget and the Roads
Department proposed Operating account no(s) 700 502 4540 and 700 502 5304, in
the upset amount of $1,960,988.68 inclusive of the 3% GST.
12. TENDER AWARD - 048-T-01
- CONCRETE CURB AND SIDEWALK
(7.12.2)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the following motion, Tender Award - 048-T-01 - Concrete Curb and Sidewalk, be
referred directly to Council for consideration:
That it be
recommended to Council that Maple Crete Inc. be awarded tender 048-T-01 for
Road Rehabilitation Program, Restoration of Concrete Curb and Sidewalk in their
tender amount of $1,380,669.15, inclusive of all taxes ($1,329,055.36 inclusive
of 3% GST), being the lowest acceptable tender received;
And that staff
exercise the option to extend the contract for a further two years, 2002 and
2003 subject to budget approval and agreement by Maple Crete Inc. to guarantee
the 2001 unit prices submitted and their satisfactory performance;
And that the award be funded from the Roads
Department, Capital budget and the Roads Department proposed Operating account
no(s) 700 502 4540 and 700 502 5304, in the upset amount of $1,329,055.35
inclusive of the 3% GST.
CARRIED
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13. MINISTRY OF CITIZENSHIP - NOMINATION FOR AWARDS (12.2.6)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the request from the Ministry of Citizenship for nominations for 2001 Ontario
Medal for Good Citizenship be received and referred to all Members of Council.
14. MINISTRY OF TOURISM, CULTURE AND
RECREATION (12.2.6)
RECOMMENDATION:
That
the request from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation for
nominations for Syl Apps Awards of Excellence be received and referred to all
Members of Council.
ADJOURNMENT
The Finance
and Administrative Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:25 a.m.