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M I N U T E S

GENERAL COMMITTEE

April 22, 2013

Meeting No. 12

 

Finance & Administrative Issues                                                Community Services Issues

Chair:              Mayor Frank Scarpitti                                                                            Chair:              Councillor Alex Chiu

Vice Chair:      Councillor Carolina Moretti                                                                   Vice Chair:      Councillor Howard Shore

 

Environment & Sustainability Issues                                          Building, Parks, & Construction Issues

Chair:              Councillor Valerie Burke                                                                         Chair:              Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Vice Chair:      Regional Councillor Joe Li                                                                      Vice Chair:      Councillor Colin Campbell

 

                                                                                                                       

                Alternate formats are available upon request.

 

 

Attendance

 

Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Regional Councillor Joe Li

Councillor Valerie Burke

Councillor. Howard Shore

Councillor Don Hamilton

Councillor Carolina Moretti

Councillor Colin Campbell

Councillor Alan Ho

Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Councillor Alex Chiu

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community & Fire Services

Trinela Cane, Commissioner of Corporate Services

Paul Ingham, Director, Operations

Peter Loukes, Director, Environmental Services

Joel Lustig, Treasurer

Alex Moore, Manager of Purchasing

Judy Rigby, Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting

David Pearce, Manager Real Property

Soran Sito, Manager, Environmental Assets

Mary Creighton, Director of Recreation

Alida Tari, Council/Committee Coordinator

 

 

 

The General Committee convened at the hour of 9:09 a.m. with Mayor Frank Scarpitti in the Chair; Councillor Alex Chiu Chaired Community Services related items and Councillor Logan Kanapathi Chaired Building, Parks and Construction related items.

 

General Committee recessed at 12:55 p.m. and reconvened at 1:49 p.m.

 

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

 

Councillor Colin Campbell disclosed an interest with respect to Item 6 of the In-Camera Matters, by nature of his previous employment and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matters and left the room.

 

1.         STAFF RECOGNITION (12.2.6)

                                                                                                                                                          

Mayor Frank Scarpitti on behalf of all Members of Council welcomed, congratulated and presented the Markham Aquatic staff with certificates for receiving the awards from the Lifesaving Society:

 

·        Kerry Wakefield – Service Medal

·        Adrian Wong – Service Medal

·        Karen Cronin – Certificate of Thanks.

 

 

2.         DRAFT 2012 CONSOLIDATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (7.2)

            Presentation  Report  AppA  AppB

 

Joel Lustig, Treasurer addressed the Committee and provided some opening remarks.

 

Judy Rigby, Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the draft 2012 Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation of  the City of Markham December 31, 2012.

 

Kevin Travers, Partner, KPMG delivered a PowerPoint presentation outlining the audit findings for the year ended December 31, 2012 for the Corporation of the Town of Markham.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the presentation by Judy Rigby, Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Reporting, City of Markham and Kevin Travers, Partner, KPMG, entitled "Draft Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation of the City of Markham December 31, 2012" be received; and,

 

2)         That the report entitled “Draft 2012 Consolidated Financial Statements” be received; and,

 

3)         That Council approve the draft Consolidated Financial Statements of The Corporation of the City of Markham (the “Consolidated Financial Statements”), which include the City of Markham Public Library (the “Library”), Business Improvement Areas (“BIA”) , and Investment in Markham Enterprises Corporation, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012; and,

 

4)         That Council authorize Staff to issue the final audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 upon receiving the Independent Auditors’ Report; and,

 

5)         That an interest bearing Reserve Fund be established for Post-Retirement Benefits for the financing of future costs; and,

 

6)         That Council authorize Staff to transfer the funds in the amount of $10,318,800 from the holding balance sheet account to the Post-Retirement Benefits Reserve Fund; and further,

 

7)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

3.         GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION AWARDS (12.2.6)

            Report

Joel Lustig, Treasurer provided some opening comments relative to the Government Finance Officers Association Awards.

Mayor Frank Scarpitti on behalf of all Members of Council congratulated Joel Lustig, Treasurer, Andrea Tang, Manager Financial Planning and all the staff involved in the budgeting process for achieving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting.

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the report dated March 25, 2013 entitled “Government Finance Officers Association Awards” be received, and;

 

2)         That the formal presentation on the receipt of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2012 and the Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the annual financial report for the year ended December 31, 2011 from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) be received.

CARRIED

 

 

4.         MINUTES OF THE APRIL 8, 2013
GENERAL COMMITTEE (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the Minutes of the April 8, 2013 General Committee be confirmed.

 

CARRIED

 

 

5.         MINUTES OF THE APRIL 3, 2013
SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the Minutes of the April 3, 2013 Special General Committee be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

6.         MINUTES OF THE APRIL 16, 2013
SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm) (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the Minutes of the April 16, 2013 Special General Committee (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm) be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

7.         MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 4, 2013
AND MARCH 18, 2013 BOX GROVE
COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD (16.0)

            February     March

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the Minutes of the February 4, 2013 Box Grove Community Centre Board Annual General Meeting be received for information purposes; and,

 

2)         That the Minutes of the March 18, 2013 Box Grove Community Centre Board be received for information purposes; and further,

 

3)         That Council endorse the resolution passed at the March 18, 2013 Box Grove Community Centre Board meeting regarding reducing the size of the Board:

 

“Be it resolved that based on all information currently available the Box Grove Community Centre Board should consist of (7) members of the public from the Box Grove area and (2) members of City of Markham Council. All Board members are to be appointed by the City of Markham Council.

 

The Box Grove Community Centre Board will designate their executive by election or appointment from within its members at the first meeting of the calendar year”.

CARRIED

 

 

8.         MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 31, 2013
(ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING),
FEBRUARY 20, 2013 AND MARCH 20, 2013
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
UNIONVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA (16.0)

            January     February     March

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the Minutes of the January 31, 2013 Board of Management Unionville Business Improvement Area Annual General Meeting be received for information purposes; and,

 

2)         That the Minutes of the February 20, 2013 and March 20, 2013 Board of Management Unionville Business Improvement Area be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 

 

9.         MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 2013
GERMAN MILLS COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the Minutes of the February 20, 2013 German Mills Community Centre Board be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 

 

10.       MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 28, 2013
HEINTZMAN HOUSE BOARD MEETING (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the Minutes of the February 28, 2013 Heintzman House Board Meeting be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 

 

11.       MINUTES OF THE MARCH 4, 2013
RACE RELATIONS COMMITTEE (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the Minutes of the March 4, 2013 Race Relations Committee be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 

 

12.       MINUTES OF THE MARCH 19, 2013
SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the Minutes of the March 19, 2013 Seniors Advisory Committee be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 

 

13.       MINUTES OF THE MARCH 6, 2013
SENIORS HALL OF FAME
AWARDS COMMITTEE (16.0)

            Minutes

 

There was discussion regarding the change in date for the event to September 12, 2013 and using the Canada Day Celebrations to kick off the nomination process.  It was suggested that the Canada Day Committee be made aware of this suggestion.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the Minutes of the March 6, 2013 Seniors Hall of Fame Awards Committee be received for information purposes; and,

 

2)         That the suggestion to promote the awards ceremony at the senior's luncheon on Canada Day be forwarded to the Canada Day Committee.

CARRIED

 


 

14.       MINUTES OF THE MARCH 6, 2013 THE FRIENDS OF THE
MARKHAM MUSEUM FOUNDATION BOARD AND
MARCH 26, 2012 (ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING) THE FRIENDS OF THE
MARKHAM MUSEUM FOUNDATION BOARD (16.0)

            March 6     March 26

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the Minutes of the March 6, 2013 The Friends of the Markham Museum Foundation Board be received for information purposes; and,

 

2)         That the Minutes of the March 26, 2012 The Friends of the Markham Museum Foundation Board Annual General Meeting be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 

 

15.       MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 28, 2013
AND FEBRUARY 25, 2013 THEATRE BOARD (16.0)

            January     February

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the Minutes of the January 28, 2013 and February 25, 2013 Theatre Board be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 

 

16.       MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 11, 2013
AND MARCH 11, 2013 VARLEY MCKAY
ART FOUNDATION OF MARKHAM (16.0)

            February     March

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the Minutes of the February 11, 2013 and March 11, 2013 Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 


 

17.       MINUTES OF THE MARCH 6, 2013
            ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE
            (WASTE DIVERSION SUB-COMMITTEE) (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the Minutes of the March 6, 2013 Environmental Issues Committee (Waste Diversion Sub-Committee) be received for information purposes.

CARRIED

 

 

18.       MINUTES OF THE APRIL 17, 2013
            ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE (16.0)

            Minutes  MESFReport TreeForTomorrowReport

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the Minutes of the April 17, 2013 Environmental Issues Committee be received for information purposes; and

 

2)         That the following recommendation from the Committee be adopted:

 

"Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund (MESF) Community Applications:

 

1.         That the report dated March 12, 2013 entitled "Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund, Funding applications, Spring 2013" be received; and,

 

2.         That the funding application from Ontario Streams for $8.500.00, for a stream rehabilitation initiative at Little Rouge Creek and Robinson Creek, be approved; and,

 

3.         That the funding application from EcoWatch Canada for $9,355.00 for a household battery collection and recycling program be approved; and,

 

4.         That the funds come from the Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund (MESF) account #87 2800168; and further,

 

5.         That Staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to the above.

 

 

            Markham Trees for Tomorrow Fund, Funding Applications, Spring 2013:

 

1.         That the report dated March 18, 2013 entitled "Markham Trees for Tomorrow Fund, Funding Applications, Spring 2013", be received; and,

 

2.         That the funding application from LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests) for $30,000 for LEAF's Backyard Tree Planting Program be approved; and,

 

3.         That the Funding application from Evergreen for $30,000, for their Spreading Roots: Community Greening Initiative, be approved; and,

 

4.         That the funding application from 10,000 Trees for the Rouge for $22,000, for their 24th Annual Wildlife Habitat Restoration Project, be approved; and,

 

5.         That the funds come from the Markham Trees for Tomorrow Capital Project account #700-101-5399-13431; and further

 

6.         That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these recommendations."

CARRIED

 

 

19.       STAFF AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR
THE MONTH OF MARCH 2013 (7.12)

            Report

 

There was discussion regarding the "Replacement of Tannery Pond Pedestrian Bridge (P056)."  It was suggested that a site visit with Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Carolina Moretti and staff be organized to review the concerns raised and report back.

 

There was discussion regarding the Treatment of Ash Trees.

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

1)         That the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for the Month of March 2013” be received; and,

 

2)         That a site visit be organized with Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Carolina Moretti and staff to review the concerns raised regarding contract "020-T13 Replacement of Tannery Pond Pedestrian Bridge (P056)"; and further,

 

2)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

20.       GERMAN MILLS SETTLERS PARK
SLOPE RESTORATION (5.0)

            Report

 

There was discussion regarding erosion occurring further south of the area that is described in the report.   Staff pointed out that they are in the process of identifying all watercourses throughout the City that require restoration work.  It was noted that when Members of Council are aware of any areas that require restoration work to bring it to the attention of staff.  The Committee discussed methods used to prevent erosion from occurring.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the report entitled “German Mills Settlers Park Slope Restoration” be received; and,

 

2)         That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7.2 (e) which states that the tendering process may not be required for goods and services provided by any of the following: “Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)”; and,

 

3)         That the award for the German Mills Settlers Park Slope Restoration be awarded to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) in the total amount of $102,090.91 inclusive of HST; and,

 

4)         That a separate purchase order in the amount of $10,209.09 inclusive of HST be established as a contingency to cover any unforeseen construction costs; and,

 

5)         That the total City’s portion will be funded from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund in the amount of $112,300 inclusive of HST; and further,

 

6)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

21.       AWARD OF TENDER 045-T-13 ROAD
REHABILITATION PROGRAM – RESTORATION
OF CONCRETE CURB AND SIDEWALK (7.12)

            Report

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the report entitled “Award of Tender 045-T-13 Road Rehabilitation Program – Restoration of Concrete Curb and Sidewalk” be received; and,

 

2)         That the contract for tender 045-T-13 Road Rehabilitation Program – Restoration of Concrete Curb and Sidewalk be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, De Ferrari Construction Ltd. for a three year term with prices fixed in the estimated annual amount of $1,870,603.00 inclusive of HST; and,

 

3)         That the Director of Operations and Senior Manager of Purchasing be authorized to exercise the option to renew Contract 045-T-13 for an additional 2 years (2016-2017) at the 2013 itemized prices subject Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment, performance and budget approval; and,

 

4)         That the Director of Operations be authorized to reallocate funds from this blanket order within the overall Asphalt Resurfacing Program up to a maximum of 20% of the estimated blanket amount for the duration of the contract; to a combined annual total not to exceed the annual Asphalt Resurfacing Program budget; and,

 

5)         That the award be funded from the Operations Department Capital Projects as identified within the financial considerations section; and,

 

6)         That Staff be authorized to amend the award amounts in years 2014-2015 to reflect changes to the Capital budget accounts approved by Council during the annual budget process; and further,

 

7)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

22.       STATUS OF CAPITAL PROJECTS
AS OF FEBRUARY 25, 2013 (7.12)

            Report     Exhibit A-D

 

There was discussion regarding the process undertaken by staff to review all open capital projects.  It was noted that the budget amount of $526,370 from projects 11388 Watermain Design and 12333 Sanitary Sewer Construction/Replacement (Design) will be returned to the Capital Reserve fund and does not impact any current projects underway.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

1)         That the report entitled “Status of Capital Projects as of February 28, 2013” be received; and,

 

2)         That the net amount of $11,980,038 from the closure of capital projects be transferred to the original sources of funding as listed on Exhibit A (Section I) (net of the top up for the Non-DC Capital Contingency Project in the amount of $189,376 and transfer of funds to the Milliken Mills Sportsfield Rehabilitation project in the amount of $185,500); and,

 

3)         That the net amount of $8,158,526 from surplus funds in open capital projects be transferred to the original sources of funding as listed on Exhibit A (Section II); and,

4)         That a new 2013 Parks Operations project be established for the Milliken Mills Sportsfield Rehabilitation funded in the amount of $185,500 from the return of funds from closed capital projects; and,

 

5)         That the closure of projects as outlined in Exhibit B and D be approved; and further,

 

6)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

23.       CAFETERIA EXTENSION 112-S-08
CAFETERIA SERVICES FOR
MARKHAM CIVIC CENTRE (7.12)

            Report

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

That General Committee suspend the rules of procedure to re-introduce the "Cafeteria Extension 112-S-08 Cafeteria Services for Markham Civic Centre" as the item was originally passed as a consent item.

CARRIED

(2/3 Vote was requested & obtained)

 

Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That the following recommendation be referred to the in-camera session of this meeting:

 

1)         That the report entitled “Contract extension 112-S-08 Cafeteria Services for Markham Civic Centre be received; and,

 

2)         That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7.1 (c) which states: when the extension of an existing contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial; and,

 

3)         That Contract 112-S-08 for Cafeteria Services for the Markham Civic Centre be extended to Unique Caterers (Unique) for a term of four (4) years with revised financial terms and conditions, commencing January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2016; and,

 

4)         That the fixed annual revenue in the amount of $41,500.00 be credited to the account # 890 890 8902 Cafeteria Revenue; and,

 

5)         That Unique be responsible for payment of property taxes based on the annual assessed value for provision of food services, in the approximate annual amount of $2,300.00; and,

 

6)         That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with Unique in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Commissioner of Corporate Services; and further,

 

7)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

24.       REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:
REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES (8.0)

            Report

 

Staff briefly summarized the details outlined in the report.

 

Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the report entitled “Request for Proposals: Real Estate Brokerage Services” be received; and,

 

2)         That staff be authorized to release a Request for Proposals for Real Estate Brokerage Services; and further,

 

3)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

25.       SWEDEN SMART COMMUNITIES TOUR (5.1)

            Presentation

 

Peter Loukes, Director, Environmental Services delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Sweden Smart Communities Tour.

 

There was discussion regarding the importance of waste diversion.

 

The Committee indicated that some developers are investigating the potential to incorporate pneumatic waste systems within their developments.  The Committee briefly discussed areas that need further investigation such as: are there any smells, what are the capital replacement costs, who's responsibility would it be to maintain the system, etc.

 

Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the presentation by Mr. Peter Loukes, Director, Environmental Services entitled “Sweden Smart Communities Tour,” be received.

CARRIED

 

 

26.       ICE ALLOCATION REVIEW PRESENTATION (6.1)

            Presentation

 

Mary Creighton, Director of Recreation delivered a PowerPoint presentation providing an update regarding Ice Allocation Review.

 

The Committee discussed the following:

·        Why are groups not receiving the time that is allocated to them

·        Ensure youth groups do not receive ice time any later than 10:00 pm

·        Where are the outside groups coming from?

·        Provide ice time for groups at various locations

·        Does the formula used to determine the allocated ice time need to be refined?

·        Allocated time provided to rep teams versus house league

·        Reduce the amount of extra ice time

·        Is there a demand for a private facility?

·        Examine the for profit groups

·        Historical allocation of ice time provided to certain groups

 

 

1)         That the presentation by Ms. Mary Creighton, Director, Recreation and Mr. Colin Service, Manager, Planning, Standards & Motivation entitled “Ice Allocation Review Presentation,” be received; and,

 

2)         That staff be directed to report back to General Committee subsequent to meeting with the various user groups; and further,

 

3)         That the correspondence dated April 21, 2013 from David Wilson, President, Unionville Skating Club be received and referred to staff.

CARRIED

 

 

27.       STATUS UPDATE ON CAPITAL AND SUSTAINABLE
NEIGHBOURHOOD RETROFIT ACTION PLAN (SNAP)
PROJECTS IN THE DON RIVER WATERSHED (10.0)

            Report      Attachment A     Attachment B     Attachment C

 

Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke

Seconded by Councillor Howard Shore

 

That the following recommendation be referred to staff to address the concerns raised by the Bayview Glen Resident's Association

 

1)         That the staff report entitled “Status Update on Capital and Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP) projects in the Don River Watershed” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council approve elimination of Item # 7 from the May 11, 2010 Council resolution and direct staff to continue working with the TRCA and other relevant stakeholders to meet the overall objectives of the Don River Watershed Implementation Guide; and further,

 

3)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

28.       REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 011-R-13 EXTERNAL
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE
SOUTH EAST COMMUNITY CENTRE
& LIBRARY PROJECT (7.12)

            Report

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Councillor Howard Shore

 

1)         That the report entitled “Request for Proposal 011-R-13 External Project Management Services for the Southeast Community Centre & Library Project” be received; and,

 

2)         That External Project Management Services for the Southeast Community Centre & Library Project be awarded to the highest ranked / lowest priced bidder, PRISM Partners Inc., in the amount of $378,100.00, Input Tax Credit (ITC) eligible for HST exemption; and,

 

3)         That a contingency in the amount of $75,620.00,  ITC eligible for HST exemption, be established to cover any additional consultants costs, and Staff  be authorized to approve the expenditure of this contingency in accordance with the City of Markham’s Expenditure Control Policy; and,

 

4)         That the award be funded from the South East Community Centre & Library External Project Manager Consultant Services 2012 Capital Account #70-5350-12420-005; and further,

 

5)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

29.       PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON MAIN STREET, UNIONVILLE (2.17)

 

Councillor Hamilton advised that the Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) is requesting that the time period for parking restrictions on the west be shorten to June, July, August and September versus the current restriction which is from April to October.  It was suggested that this matter be referred to staff and report back to General Committee.

 

Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

That staff be directed to report back on the request to amend the time period for parking restrictions on the west side of Main Street, Unionville.

CARRIED

 

 

30.       IN-CAMERA MATTERS (16.0, 16.24, 16.24 8.6, & 7.12)

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti

 

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, General Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following confidential matters (1:56 p.m.):

 

1)         General Committee In-Camera Minutes

            - March 18, 2013 and April 8, 2013

            [Section 239 (2) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)]

 

2)         Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. (Board/Committee Resignation)

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]

 

3)         Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. (Board/Committee Appointments)

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]

 

4)         A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

            [Section 239 (2) (c)]

 

5)         The security of the property of the municipality or local board.

            [Section 239 (2) (a)]

 

 

 

 

6)         Labour relations or employees negotiations

            [Section 239 (2) (d)]

            (See Restricted Agenda)

CARRIED

 

Moved by Councillor Howard Shore

Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

That the General Committee rise from the in-camera session and restricted session (4:26 p.m.)

 

CARRIED

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li

 

That the General Committee meeting adjourn at 4:28 p.m.

CARRIED

 

 

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