M I N U T E S

GENERAL COMMITTEE

2005-06-20

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:

Transportation Issues                                                                                    Councillor J. Webster

Chair:                              K. Usman                                                               Vice Chair, Character Community:

                                                                                                                           Councillor J. Webster

                                                                                                                        Vice Chair, Environment Issues:

                                                                                                                           Councillor E. Shapero

 

Attendance

 

Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti Regional Councillor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell (d: 11:35) Councillor S. Daurio Councillor E. Shapero (a: 11:00) Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor G. McKelvey Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik (d: 4:45) Councillor K. Usman Councillor A. Chiu

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 D. McClean, Fire Chief P. Loukes, Director, Operations & Asset             Management P. Ingham, General Manager of Operations B. Roth, Director, Recreation and Culture             Services J. Bosomworth, Manager, Strategy and             Innovation G. Phillips, Manager, Museum S. Chait, Director, Economic Development D. Ciastko, Economic Development Officer S. Taylor, Director, Strategic Services A. Brown, Director of Engineering A. Mukherjee, Manager, Transportation/             Engineering L. Mele, Development Engineer M. Urquhart, Acting Manager, Environmental             Leadership A. Wolfe, Project Consultant C. Raynor, Committee Clerk

 

 

The General Committee convened at the hour of 9:55 a.m. with Councillor D. Horchik in the Chair and immediately recessed to sit as Markham Enterprises Corporation.

 

The General Committee reconvened at 10:40 a.m. with Councillor S. Daurio in the Chair.

 

At 4:00 p.m., Councillor S. Daurio vacated the Chair and Councillor A. Chiu assumed the Chair. 

 

At 4:00 p.m., Councillor S. Daurio vacated the Chair and Councillor A. Chiu assumed the Chair. 

 

At 6:35 p.m., Councillor A. Chiu vacated the Chair and Councillor S. Daurio assumed the Chair. 

 

At 7:00 p.m., Councillor S. Daurio vacated the Chair and Councillor K. Usman assumed the Chair. 

 

 

            DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

 

Councillor J. Webster expressed a conflict of interest in relation to the item dealing with the Town Crier’s visit to Australia as he is the current Town Crier.

 

 

 

1.         MARKHAM ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTATION
            REQUEST FOR FUNDING (7.6 & 12.2.6)

 

Ms. J. McIntyre, Executive Director, Markham Arts Council and Ms. C. Cugini, Chair, Markham Arts Council, provided information on the achievements of the Markham Arts Council to date. Additionally, some future plans were identified. These included the official launch of the Council, and a Gala in October 2005. The Committee congratulated the Markham Arts Council on its work so far.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That the presentation of Ms. Judi McIntyre requesting funding for the Markham Arts Council be received;

 

And that funding in the amount of $15,000.00 be approved for the Markham Arts Council in accordance with the recommendation from the Grants Sub-Committee.

CARRIED

 

 

2.         AMENDMENT TO BY-LAW 4-2000 – A BY-LAW TO APPOINT
            A CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (2.0 & 10.6 & 16.23)
            J. Livey, Ext. 7755     Report

 

The Committee requested that a more precise definition of the summer period be included in the By-law to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer. Additionally, the Committee requested that it be confirmed that the CAO will give an update following the summer period.

 

**Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That By-law 4-2000 be amended to delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer, or designate, to call public meetings; grant site plan approval; grant extensions and minor revisions to draft plan approvals; approve street names; grant draft plan or condominium approval; initiate special advertising and be authorized to act on any general administrative issues that may be necessary in the absence of Council during the annual summer break between the last meeting in June or July, as the case may be, and the next regular Council meeting except as noted in this report in which case the General Committee shall be the delegated approval authority;

 

And that By-law 4-2000 be amended to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to award any required contracts greater than $350,000 for the annual Council summer break between the last meeting in June or July, as the case may be, and the next regular Council meeting By-law which are in compliance with the Town’s Purchasing By-law and which are within budget as approved by Council;

 

And that the Treasurer report back every September to the General Committee as to the awards made by the Chief Administrative Officer.

**Amended by Council on June 28, 2005 to delete clauses 1 and 2 and to replace with the following:

 

“That By-law 4-2000 be amended to delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer, or designate, to call public meetings; grant site plan approval; grant extensions and minor revisions to draft plan approvals; approve street names; grant draft plan or condominium approval; initiate special advertising and be authorized to act on any general administrative issues that may be necessary in the absence of Council during the annual summer break between the last meeting in June or July, as the case may be, and the next regular Council meeting except as noted in this report in which case the General Committee shall be the delegated approval authority;

 

And that By-law 4-2000 be amended to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to award any required contracts greater than $350,000 for the annual Council summer break between the last meeting in June or July, as the case may be, and the next regular Council meeting By-law which are in compliance with the Town’s Purchasing By-law and which are within budget as approved by Council;”

 

 

 

3.         DEVELOPMENT CHARGES INDEXING (7.11)   Report   1

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the report titled “Development Charges Indexing” be received;

 

And that Council approve an increase in development charges of 1.42%, effective July 1, 2005.

CARRIED

 

 

4.         TENDER AWARD #090-T-05 REPLACEMENT
            OF 18^TH AVENUE BRIDGE OVER BRUCE CREEK(7.12.2 & 5.10)  Report 

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the report entitled “Tender Award #090-T-05 Replacement of 18^th Avenue Bridge Over Bruce Creek” be received;

 

And that the contract for tender #090-T-05 Replacement of 18^th Avenue Bridge Over Bruce Creek be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Torbridge Construction Ltd. in the amount of $448,130.84 exclusive of GST;

 

And that $45,000 be established as a contingency for this project, the use of which will be guided by the Expenditure Control Policy;

 

And that funds are provided for in Capital Works ROW’s 2005 Capital Budget Account # 58 6150 6581 005 Bridges and Culvert Improvement Program in the total amount of $1,300,000.

CARRIED

 

 

5.         RFP AWARD 032-R-05, WASTEWATER COLLECTION
            SYSTEM REHABILITATION AND MAINTENANCE
            ON VARIOUS STREETS (7.12.1 & 5.3)   Report

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the report entitled “RFP Award – 032-R-05, Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Maintenance on Various Streets” be received;

 

And that RFP 032-R-05 for “Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Maintenance on Various Streets” be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Liqui-Force Services (Ontario) Inc., in the total amount of $764,970 exclusive of GST;

 

And that a separate blanket purchase order be issued for contingency in the amount of $60,710.97 exclusive of GST, the use of which will be governed by the Expenditure Control Policy;

 

And further that the award be funded from Waterworks Capital Account as follows:

 

          Year       Project Name                                     Account #                    Budget Remaining

 

          2004       Sewer System Upgrade                        53-6150-6015-005      $ 206,880.97

          2004       Sewer Works – Infiltration Control       53-6150-6016-005      $ 438,800.00

          2005       Sewer System Upgrade                        53-6150-6674-005      $ 180,000.00

                                                                                    TOTAL:                      $ 825,680.97

CARRIED

 

 

6.         TENDER AWARD - 107-T-05 MICROSOFT
            LICENSING AGREEMENT (7.13 & 7.12)   Report

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the report dated June 20, 2005, entitled “Tender Award – 107-T-05, Microsoft Licencing Agreement” be received;

 

And that Tender 107-T-05 for “Microsoft Licensing Agreement” be awarded to the overall lowest priced bidder, ASAP Software Express, Inc., for a term of three years beginning December 1, 2004 until November 30, 2007 for:

 

• Part A: Microsoft Enterprise Agreement in the estimated total amount of $784,605 ($261,535 annually) inclusive of 8% PST and exclusive of GST;
• Part B: Microsoft Select Agreement in the estimated amount of $65,578.40 for 2005 purchases as outlined in Appendix A (Part B), inclusive of 8% PST and exclusive of GST:
• Part C: the Fixed Discount Rate of 19.76% be accepted for all purchases of products under the Microsoft Select Agreement (Part B);

 

And that staff be authorized to enter into a 3-year Enterprise Agreement and Select Agreement with Microsoft Canada and ASAP Software Express, Inc in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor for the Provision of the licensing of Microsoft desktop and server products at discounted rates;

 

And that the Mayor and the Town Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement;

 

And that the 2005 Enterprise Agreement (Part A) annual payment will be funded from ITS Department’s 2005 Capital Account 49-5350-6738-005, ITS Base Architecture, in the amount of $261,535, inclusive of 8% PST and exclusive of GST;

 

 

 

And that the 2005 licensing requirements for Microsoft products covered by the Select Agreement (Part B) be funded from ITS Department’s 2005 Capital Budget, Account # 049-5350-6738-005 in the amount of $65,578.40; inclusive of 8% PST and exclusive of GST.

CARRIED

 

 

7.         MARKHAM ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY FUND
            SPRING FUNDING (5.7)    Report

 

The Committee thanked Ms. M. Urquhart, Acting Manager, Environmental Leadership, for her work on this matter.

 

**Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That staff report titled “Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund – Spring Funding”, dated June 20, 2005 be received;

 

And that Council approve the three projects evaluated and recommended by staff and the Environmental Issues Committee in the amount of $14,000, as outlined in the Financial Considerations section of this report, to be funded from the Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund (MESF), Account #87 2800168;

 

And that in future a maximum of 3 schools shall receive funding per selection cycle to a maximum of $5,000 each;

 

And that formal cheque presentations to these applicants be scheduled for a Council meeting in the fall of 2005, together with the applicants who receive funding in the fall;

 

And that the matter of funding for wildlife services and the inquiry from the Toronto Wildlife Centre be considered as part of the Town’s review of the animal care and sheltering program and the 2006 Budget review;

 

And further that staff continue with advertising the Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund and soliciting applications for the balance of the 2005.

**Amended by Council on June 28, 2005 to delete clause 3 and replace with the following:

 

“And that in future a maximum of 3 schools shall receive funding per selection cycle to a maximum of $5,000 each;”

 

 

 

8.         PARKING CONTROL BY-LAW (2.17)    Report

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That a consolidated by-law be enacted to govern and control the parking of vehicles in the Town.

CARRIED

 

 

9.         UP-FRONTING OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF
TWO PARKS IN THE BOXGROVE COMMUNITY
BY BOX GROVE HILL DEVELOPMENTS INC. (6.3 & 10.7)  Report

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the report dated June 20, 2005, to General Committee, entitled “Up-fronting of the Design and Construction of Two Parks in the Box Grove Community by Box Grove Hill Developments Inc.” be received;

 

And that Council approve the request by Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. to up-front the cost of design, construction and contract administration of two parks identified as Block 737 (0.286 ha or 0.707 ac) and Block 738 (0.278 ha or 0.686 ac) in draft plan of subdivision 19TM-030012, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.      That Box Grove Hill developments Inc. up-front the cost of the design, construction and contract administration of these two parks to a minimum value of $135,000.00 per acre which totals approximately $188,055.00 inclusive of all applicable taxes;

2.      That Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. contribute an additional $50,000.00 for a gazebo structure in Block 738 to be built at the time that the park is constructed;

 

3.      That, subject to compliance with these terms and conditions, the Town of Markham reimburse Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. up to $188,055.00 towards this project from development charges for park development under the understanding that Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. may contribute additional funds above this amount (which includes the $50,000.00 noted above), which will not be reimbursable by the Town, towards the development of these parks;

 

4.      That the Town reimburse Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. for invoices paid on a single lump sum basis for all approved costs associated with the design, construction and contract administration, including all applicable taxes, of these two parks up to a maximum of $188,055.00, less the 10% holdback to be released to them upon final assumption of the park by the Town, after sufficient Development Charges for park development have been collected (90% of a maximum of $188,055.00) at the building permit stage for residential lots within the Box Grove Community to warrant repayment in full to the maximum allowable. No interest on such invoices shall be payable by the Town;

 

5.      That owners / developers within the Box Grove Community, including Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. not receive any credit towards park development charges and continue to pay the park development charge at the building permit stage for all present and future development phases of subdivisions within the Box Grove Community;

 

6.      That Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. hire a landscape architect who is a full member of the OALA, and approved by the Town, to provide professional design, contract document, and contract administration services, to the satisfaction of the Town;

 

7.      That Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. conform with the Town’s standard park and open space approval process which includes development of several design concepts, holding community input meetings, presentation to selected Standing and Advisory Committees as applicable, as well as review and approval by the Planning and Urban Design Department in consultation with the Parks Operations Department;

 

8.      That Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. tender out the construction of the park works in accordance with Markham’s Purchasing By-law, including a minimum of three bidders to the satisfaction of the Town and a 2 year detailed maintenance contract for the parks to the Town’s satisfaction as part of the tendered works. Costs for the 2 year maintenance contract are the responsibility of Box Grove Hill Developments Inc.;

 

9.      That, notwithstanding the requirement noted above in Condition (8), Box Grove Hill Developments Inc. shall also maintain the park to Town standards, from the time that it is built until such time as the parks would normally have been built (identified in the Town’s Development Charges Study as 2007 and 2008). The Town will not reimburse Box Grove Hill Developments for costs associated with this additional maintenance obligation for the park;

 

10.  That these parks be included in the Urban Design, Development Services Commission, 2007 Capital Budget submission which will include the amount to be reimbursed and the internal consulting fees.

CARRIED

 

 

10.       UP-FRONTING OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF
            TWO PARKETTES AND ONE NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK
            IN THE GRAND CORNELL COMMUNITY BY LINDVEST
            PROPERTIES (CORNELL) LTD. (6.3 & 10.7)   Report

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the report dated June 20, 2005, to General Committee, entitled “Up-fronting of the Design and Construction of Two Parkettes and One Neighbourhood Park in the Grand Cornell Community by Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd.” be received;

 

And that Council approve the request by Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. to up-front the cost of design, construction and contract administration of two parkettes identified as Block 259 (0.40 ha or 0.988ac) and Block 260 (0.32 ha or 0.79 ac) and one neighbourhood park identified as Block 257 (2.82 ha or 6.96 ac) in draft plan of subdivision 19T-02001, Phase 1A, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.      That Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. up-front the cost of the design, construction and contract administration of these three parks to a minimum value of $135,000.00 per acre which totals approximately $1,179,630.00 inclusive of all applicable taxes;

 

2.      That, when approved through the draft plan of subdivision, Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. contribute additional funding in an amount not less that $290,000.00 for the design, construction and contract administration of a clock tower and associated landscaping in Block 260 and maintain this clock tower and associated landscaping to Town standards from the time that it is built until such time as the park is assumed by the Town for maintenance. The owner acknowledges and agrees to make appropriate arrangements with the Town through the draft plan of subdivision 19T-02001, Phase 1A, to address the long-term maintenance requirements of the clock tower;

 

3.      That, subject to compliance with these terms and conditions, the Town of Markham reimburse Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. up to $1,179,630.00 towards this project from development charges for park development under the understanding that Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. may contribute additional funds above this amount (which includes the $290,000.00 noted above), which will not be reimbursable by the Town, towards the development of these parks;

 

4.      That the Town reimburse Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. for invoices paid on a single lump sum basis for all approved costs associated with the design, construction and contract administration, including all applicable taxes, of these three parks up to a maximum of $1,179,630.00, less the 10% holdback to be released to them upon final assumption of the park by the Town, after sufficient Development Charges for park development have been collected (90% of a maximum of $1,179,630.00) at the building permit stage for residential lots within the Grand Cornell Community to warrant repayment in full to the maximum allowable. No interest on such invoices shall be payable by the Town;

 

5.      That owners / developers within the Grand Cornell Community, including Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. not receive any credit towards park development charges and continue to pay the park development charge at the building permit stage for all present and future development phases of subdivisions within the Grand Cornell Community;

 

6.      That Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. hire a landscape architect who is a full member of the OALA, and approved by the Town, to provide professional design, contract document, and contract administration services to the satisfaction of the Town;

 

7.      That Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. conform with the Town’s standard park and open space approval process which includes development of several design concepts, holding community input meetings, presentation to selected Standing and Advisory Committees as applicable, as well as review and approval by the Planning and Urban Design Department in consultation with the Parks Operations Department;

 

8.      That Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. tender out the construction of the park works in accordance with Markham’s Purchasing By-law, including a minimum of three bidders to the satisfaction of the Town and a 2 year detailed maintenance contract for the parks to the Town’s satisfaction as part of the tendered works. Costs for the 2 year maintenance contract are the responsibility of Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd.;

 

9.      That notwithstanding the requirement noted above in Condition (8), Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. shall also maintain the parks to Town standards, from the time that they are built until such time as the park would normally have been built (identified in the Town’s Development Charges Study as 2007 and 2008). The Town will not reimburse Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Ltd. for costs associated with this additional maintenance obligation for the park;

 

10.  That these parks be included in the Urban Design, Development Services Commission, 2007 Capital Budget submission which will include the amount to be reimbursed and internal consulting fees.

CARRIED

 

 

11.       TOWN OF MARKHAM AND KEVIN
            THISTLE PARTNERSHIP (12.2.6 & 3.19 & 6.6)    Report

 

Staff agreed to confirm whether Mr. K. Thistle is entitled to income tax receipts, and whether they are required by Mr. Thistle. Staff also agreed to report back with a policy on personal plaques on small sections of Town property.

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That a non-exclusive partnership between the Town of Markham and Kevin Thistle for Personally Naming a small section in the children’s story nook corner, by hanging a small personalized plaque at the Angus Glen Library in the amount of $3,000 per year be approved by Council;

 

And that a Community Partnership agreement between Kevin Thistle and the Town of Markham be prepared, consisting of a legal agreement outlining the terms and conditions;

 

And that Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute this agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;

 

And that the Community Partnership Coordinator work with internal stakeholders to implement and service the partnership;

 

And that the $3,000 per year revenue be allocated as follows:

• $800 a one time fee, to design the naming plaque
• The $3,000 annual payments be directed to the Town of Markham Public Libraries revenue account.

CARRIED

 

 

12.       AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT FEE BY-LAWS
            DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMISSION (10.13 & 2.0) 

 Report   1   2   3   4   5   6

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the report titled “Amendment to Development Fee By-laws, Development Services Commission” be received;

 

And that the amendment to the “Tariff of Fees for Processing Development Services Commission Applications”, By-law 211-83, attached to this report as Attachment “A” be enacted;

 

And that By-law No. 145-93, “A By-Law Under the Building Code Act, 1992, Respecting Permits and Related Matters”, be repealed;

 

And that a new Building By-law, attached as Attachment “B”, be enacted;

 

And that a Development Fee Reserve be established to stabilize development fee rates and to fund actual shortfalls in Building, Engineering and Planning in future years;

 

And that future year-end surpluses from Building, Engineering and Planning fees (net of direct and indirect costs) be transferred into the Development Fee Reserve;

 

And that staff report back in Fall, 2005 with further adjustments to the Fee By-law for development applications within the Engineering and Planning/Urban Design Departments, after completing a more detailed cost analysis of each service (application type), and after further discussion with the development community.

CARRIED

 

 

13.       NOISE BY-LAW EXEMPTION (2.10)   Report

 

Mr. G. Daniel, Carisound, provided information relating to the event proposed for July 31, 2005. Mr. Daniel requested that the noise exemption be extended to 2:00 a.m.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

 

That the information provided by Mr. G. Daniel, Carisound, regarding the event planned for July 31, 2005 be received;

 

And that the Caribbean Music Fest Committee be granted an exemption from the Noise By-Law for an outdoor event to be held on July 31, 2005 from 2:00 p.m. to midnight in a tent located on the Shangri-La Convention Centre (Court Yard) property at 50 Esna Park Drive that will feature live amplified music;

 

And that noise abatement measures be installed in order that sound be directed northwards to Highway 407.

CARRIED

 

 

14.       TENDER AWARD - #098-T-05 – UPPER MILNE CREEK
            REHABILITATION (7.12.1)    Report

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

That the report entitled “Tender Award #098-T-05 Upper Milne Creek Rehabilitation” be received;

 

And that the contract for tender #098-T-05 Upper Milne Creek Rehabilitation be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Dynex Construction Ltd. in the amount of $418,375.94 inclusive of 7% GST ($391,005.55 exclusive of GST);

 

And that the tendering process for the retention of the consulting firm be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7 (1) which states “When any of the following conditions apply, the Treasurer and the Manager of Purchasing may, in consultation with the appropriate Director, negotiate a contract for the supply of goods and services without a competitive process, which shall be submitted to the Chief Administrative Officer for approval…(c) when the extension of an existing contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial;

 

And that staff be authorized to retain the consulting firm of Harrington and Hoyle Ltd to provide construction inspection and contract administration services during construction of the project to an upset limit of $52,328.35 inclusive of 7% GST ($48,905 exclusive of GST);

 

And that funds are provided for in the Engineering Department’s 2005 Capital Budget Account # 83-5350 6777 005 Downstream River Improvement Work Program in the amount of $500,000.00;

 

And that a contingency amount of $42,800.00 inclusive of 7% GST ($40,000.00 exclusive of GST) be established to cover any additional construction costs and that the Director of Engineering be authorized to approve expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified limit and to provide monthly statements of these expenditures to the Town Treasurer;

 

And that upon payment of all invoices, any remaining funds will be returned to the original funding source.

CARRIED

 

 

15.       FUNDING REQUEST FOR TOWN CRIER
            COMPETITION (7.0 & 11.12 & 16.23)    Report

 

Councillor J. Webster declared a conflict of interest in that he is the current Town Crier and did not vote. Staff agreed to provide information relating to the support given to the Town Historian at Committee of the Whole on June 28, 2005

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the report dated June 20, 2005 entitled “Funding Request for Town Crier Competition” be received;

 

And that the Town Crier, John Webster be authorized to attend the two Town Crier competitions in Australia on behalf of the Town of Markham with the Town funding the expenses for airfare, accommodations and meals at an approximate cost of $3,800 from the Corporate Contingency account #840-841-7849;

 

And that staff develop a Town policy on the extent of the support to be given to the Town Crier in future, with reference to the support given by other municipalities.

CARRIED

 

 

16.       AMENDMENT TO FEE BY-LAW 2002-276 TO INCLUDE
A CHARGE FOR GREEN BINS AND KITCHEN
COLLECTORS’ (5.7)     Report

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That the Report entitled Amendment to Fee By-law 2002-276 to include a charge for Green Bins and Kitchen Collectors’ be received;

 

And that Fee By-law 2002-276, be amended to include a charge of $18.00 per unit for a Green Bin, $5.00 per unit for a Kitchen Collector, and a combined fee of $25.00 per housing unit to be included in all Subdivision Agreements;

 

And that notice to the public be 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

 

 

17.       2004 SILVER DOLPHIN AWARD    Report

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That the report entitled 2004 Silver Dolphin Award be received;

 

And that Council recognizes Andrea Louli of the Markham Aquatic Club as the 2004 Silver Dolphin National and International Award winner based on her outstanding accomplishments;

 

And that Council recognizes Mariyan Stipetic of the Markham Masters Club as the 2004 Silver Dolphin Local and Provincial Award winner based on his outstanding accomplishments.

CARRIED

 

 

18.       THORNHILL LOWER FLOOR FEASIBILITY
STUDY (6.6)    Report

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That the report entitled “Thornhill Community Centre, Lower Level Feasibility Study” be received;

 

And that staff be authorized to retain the services of Oleson Worland_Taylor Smyth Architects to conduct the feasibility study in the amount of $10,000 (exclusive of GST), to be funded from the 2005 Recreation Department Capital Budget, project 70 5399 6543 005, titled “Thornhill Community Centre Lower Level Feasibility Study”.

CARRIED

 

 

19.       MARKHAM MUSEUM MASTER PLAN – PHASE I
BUSINESS PLAN (6.7)   Report     Presentation   a    b   c    d   e   f   g

 

Mr. G. Phillips, Manager, Markham Museum, outlined Phase 1 of the Markham Museum Master Plan. The Committee congratulated staff on their work. It was suggested that staff examine the possibility of developing private partnerships in connection with the children’s museum.

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the report entitled Museum Master Plan Phase I Business Plan be received;

 

And that Council approve the Museum Mission, Vision and Mandate statements recommended in the Institutional Plan component of the Master Plan and described in Appendix A;

 

And that Council review the recommended policy changes and strategic initiatives for the Phase I Collections Plan (Appendix B) segment of the Museum Master Plan;

 

And that Council direct Museum staff to develop revised Collections Policies aligned with the strategic directions described in the Museum Master Plan;

 

And that the expenditure of $1.2 million on the Heritage Carnival and the Celebration Field be reviewed by staff and a further report come back as to whether to proceed with the advancement of the Children’s Museum in Phase 1.

 

 

20.       PESTICIDE FOLLOW-UP REPORT AND 
BY-LAW (5.7)     Report   1    2    3    4

 

Mr. G. Forman, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, spoke in support of a Pesticide By-law in Markham. Ms. S. Merson, York Region Environmental Alliance also supported the enacting of a Pesticide By-law.

 

There was considerable discussion surrounding the merits of a Pesticide By-law and the usefulness of a public meeting on the matter. It was suggested that a public meeting should incorporate a panel of experts to provide information on the matter.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the deputations from Mr. G. Forman, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, and Ms. S. Merson, York Region Environmental Alliance in support of a Pesticide by-law in Markham be received.

CARRIED

 

 

**Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That the Markham Staff report entitled Pesticide By-law-Town of Markham, dated June 20, 2005, be received;

 

And that Staff proceed with the preparation of a draft Pesticide By-law, with options from other municipalities, to restrict “non-essential” use of pesticides based upon the precautionary principle and utilizing research undertaken by the City of Toronto regarding the potential health impacts associated with pesticide use;

**Amended by Council on June 28, 2005 to delete clause 2 and replace with the following:

 

“And that Staff proceed with the preparation of a draft Pesticide By-law, with options from other municipalities, to restrict “non-essential” use of pesticides based upon the precautionary principle and utilizing research undertaken by the City of Toronto regarding the potential health impacts associated with pesticide use;”

 

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That the Region of York Medical Officer of Health be requested to supply an opinion on the use of pesticides to the Town of Markham.

CARRIED

 

 

**Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

 

And that a Town Hall meeting be convened at the earliest possible date incorporating a facilitator and an expert panel to be comprised of four (4) persons to outline the pros and cons of implementing a Toronto style Pesticide By-law and other options from other municipalities, following which input will be invited from residents;

**Amended by Council on June 28, 2005 to delete and replace with the following:

 

“And that a Town Hall meeting be convened at the earliest possible date incorporating a facilitator and an expert panel to be comprised of four (4) persons to outline the pros and cons of implementing a Toronto style Pesticide By-law and other options from other municipalities, following which input will be invited from residents;”

 

 

**Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

And that the cost of a facilitator’s and panel members' services, to an upset limit of $25,000, be funded from the 2005 operating budget approved for Pesticide-Free parks;

 

That the Town of Markham Staff report back on the findings of the public consultation and on the steps necessary to implement a Pesticide By-law, including: phasing, financial implications, and educational/enforcement programs;

 

And that the Minister of the Environment be requested to take leadership to uniformly and consistently address the issues of “non-essential” use of pesticides on lawns and gardens by homeowners and local applicators in urban municipalities across the Province.

Amended by Council on June 28, 2005 to delete clause 1 and replace with the following:

 

“And that the cost of a facilitator’s and panel members' services, to an upset limit of $25,000, be funded from the 2005 operating budget approved for Pesticide-Free parks;”

 

 

21.       PROPOSED IDLING CONTROL BY-LAW AND
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (5.7)      Report

 

**Moved by Councillor E. Shapero

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

That the staff report entitled Report on Proposed Idling Control By-law and Enforcement Program dated June 20, 2005 be received;

 

And that an idling control by-law to prohibit unnecessary idling of vehicles within the Town of Markham, as described in this report, be brought forward for adoption;

 

And that language be included in the By-law to allow the Officer some discretion in situations of extreme heat and cold;

 

And that Corporate Communications staff assist in the developing of advertising strategies to inform the public about the by-law;

 

And that the proposed by-law enforcement program, as outlined in this report, be adopted and that funding from Natural Resources Canada and Clean Air Partnership be received and used towards that program.

**Amended by Council on June 28, 2005 to add new clause as follows:

 

“And that language be included in the By-law to allow the Officer some discretion in situations of extreme heat and cold;”

 

 

22.       RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HORTICULTURAL
STREETSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS (5.7)   Report

 

Staff advised that a policy is in development, for review in the fall, on a town-wide streetscape policy that will provide more equity between areas with and without BIAs.

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the staff report entitled “Recommendations for Horticultural Streetscape Enhancements”, dated June 20, 2005, be received;

 

And that Council direct the following actions be taken:

 

i)                    Spend $127,300 as identified in the 2005 Operating budget on the installation of baskets/barrels on both sides of Middlefield Road (between 14^th Avenue and Steeles Avenue) to address immediate needs of the Milliken Mills community for horticultural streetscape enhancements;

 

ii)                   That horticultural streetscape enhancements not be introduced onto Elson Street, as requested, since it is a “frontlotted” street;

 

iii)                 Streetscape study and plans for low-maintenance/permanent plantings on Denison Street (between the Fire Station near Birchmount Road and Markham Road) and Middlefield Road (between 14^th Avenue and Steeles Avenue) be prepared by a consultant, hired and supervised by Urban Design staff to an upset cost limit of $50,000, to replace existing/approved basket/barrel streetscape enhancements in the long-term;

 

iv)                 That $25,000 of the $50,000 program be funded from the 2005 Corporate Contingency Account and $25,000 be funded from the base 2006 basket/barrel Operating Budget;

 

v)                  That the Kennedy Road streetscape between Highglen Avenue and Steeles Avenue be reviewed by Urban Design staff during the course of redevelopment and that permanent, low maintenance plantings be secured through development approvals over time to replace the existing/approved baskets and barrels program in the long-term;

 

vi)                 That the recommended Policy for Horticultural Streetscape Enhancements, as described in this report be brought forward for Council approval together with the streetscape plans described in item iii) in the spring of 2006;

 

And that no further baskets or barrels of flowers are approved in the Town pending the adoption of a long-term policy for horticultural enhancements.

CARRIED

 

 

23.       ELSON STREET AND EASTVALE DRIVE -
            ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD SERVICE (3.16)   Report   1

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the staff report entitled “Elson Street and Eastvale Drive – Adult School Crossing Guard Service” be approved;

 

And that the Engineering Department be authorized to establish an adult school crossing guard service at the intersection of Elson Street and Eastvale Drive at a cost of $4,555.00 per year, exclusive of GST, starting September 2005 to be funded from account 640-998-5642;

 

And that the Operations and Asset Management Department be directed to install school crossing signs and crosswalk pavement markings at the intersection of Elson Street and Eastvale Drive before the commencement of the 2005/2006 school year.

CARRIED

 

 

24.       DAYTIME PERMIT PARKING PROPOSAL
RIVERLANDS DRIVE, COUNTRY GLEN ROAD
AND WALKERVILLE ROAD (5.12.4)    Report   1

 

Mr. L. Barata suggested that staff extend the parking restrictions north on Walkerville Road and that staff consider installing three-way stop signs and u-turn prohibitions in order to increase safety in the area. Staff noted that parking restrictions are proposed one block north of Riverlands Avenue on Walkerville Road and that the situation will be monitored. Staff will also review the need for further traffic control measures.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the deputation from Mr. L. Barata regarding parking restrictions on Walkerville Avenue and the need for additional traffic control measures in the area be received.

CARRIED

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the Town’s consolidated Parking By-law be amended to include a new Schedule 10 for “Daytime Permit Parking” on Riverlands Avenue, Country Glen Road and Walkerville Road as shown in Attachment B;

 

And that the Operations and Asset Management Department be directed to install the appropriate signs, before September 2005, upon approval of the attached by-law;

 

And that the Parking Control Department be directed to issue the daytime permit parking permits to the respective residents and enforce the attached by-law.

CARRIED

 

 

25.       SMART COMMUTE 404-7 (TMA)
            TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (5.14)   Report

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

 

That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and all other related documents, between the Town of Markham, Town of Richmond Hill, Markham Board of Trade, Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce and the Regional Municipality of York, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering, Town Solicitor and the Chief Administrative Officer to establish the Smart Commute 404-7 Transportation Management Association;

 

And Councillor E. Shapero be appointed to act as the Town representative on the Smart Commute 404-7 Program Committee, with Councillor S. Daurio acting as alternate;

 

And that the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7 (1) which states “When any of the following conditions apply, the Treasurer and the Manager of Purchasing may, in consultation with the appropriate Director, negotiate a contract for the supply of goods and services without a competitive process, which shall be submitted to the Chief Administrative Officer for approval...

 

(h)        where it is necessary or in the best interests of the Town to acquire non-standard items or Consulting and Professional Services from a preferred supplier or from a supplier who has a proven track record with the Town in terms of pricing, quality and service”;

 

And that the Town of Markham enter into a contract with the Markham Board of Trade, for the provision of consulting services and a commuter options program for Markham businesses with an upset limit of $43,000 for the balance of 2005 (July-December), funding for which is included in the Engineering Department Capital Projects #6141 and #6504 (Urban Transportation Showcase Program);

 

And that York Region Transit be requested to include Smart Commute 404-7 as a participant of the YRT – Volume Incentive Pilot program.

CARRIED

 

 

26.       HIGHWAY 404 MID-BLOCK CROSSING
BETWEEN HIGHWAY 7 AND 16^TH AVENUE
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (5.10)    Report   1

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That the report entitled “Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing Between Highway 7 and 16^th Avenue Class Environmental Assessment” be received;

 

And that the preferred alternative for the mid-block crossing as described in this report be endorsed;

 

And that Town engineering staff be authorized, in conjunction with the Region of York and the Town of Richmond Hill, to hold the final Public Consultation Centre during June 2005 to present the recommended alternative;

 

And that any comments received during the final Public Consultation Centre be incorporated into the Environmental Study Report for the project;

 

And that Town engineering staff, in conjunction with the Region of York and the Town of Richmond Hill, be authorized to file the Environmental Study Report for the mandatory 30-day review period.

CARRIED

 

 

27.       REGION OF YORK CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
YORK/DURHAM LINE (Y.R. 30)
STEELES AVENUE TO HIGHWAY 7 (5.10)   Report

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the staff report entitled “Region of York Class Environmental Assessment, York/Durham Line (Y.R. 30) Steeles Avenue to Highway 7” dated June 13, 2005 be received;

 

And that the preferred design for the widening and realignment of the York/Durham Line as described in the Environmental Study Report prepared by the Region be endorsed subject to the following conditions:

 

1. The Region coordinate with area residents regarding the modifications to the intersection of 14^th Avenue and York/Durham Line;
2. The Region prepare a Landscape Plan to address restoration of lost vegetation;
3. The Region, prior to the removal of any vegetation, undertake a photographic documentation and mapping report including the views and vistas of the roadway and the sidelines. The report should be filed with the Markham Museum;
4. Final design drawings and specifications be submitted to the Town for review prior to the tender of the project including engineering design drawings, traffic management plans, tree preservation plans, stormwater management plans and erosion and sediment control plans;
5. The Region prepare a Communication Plan prior to the start of construction to provide the public with details of the proposed construction activities and project schedule;
6. All construction activities comply with all relevant Town by-laws, including hours of operation unless otherwise approved by Markham Council.

 

And that the schedule for the widening and realignment of York/Durham Line be subject to further consultation with the Region in relation to Stage 1 and Stage 2;

 

And that Mr. K. Schipper, Commissioner of Works, Region of York be advised accordingly.

CARRIED

 

 

28.       REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROGRAMME (5.12.1)    Report

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the staff report dated June, 20, 2005 entitled “Regional Traffic Signal Programme” be received;

 

And that staff report back with the candidate list of signal locations in Markham where the Town may consider up-fronting costs for Regional traffic signals as part of the 2006 budget process in accordance with the Region’s policy;

 

And that the Region of York be requested to prepare a 10 year implementation plan for signalization of Regional intersections in Markham;

 

And that staff report back on a Regional 2006 and 10-year traffic signal programme for the Town of Markham;

 

And that Kees Schipper, Commissioner of Transportation and Works of the Regional Municipality of York, be advised accordingly.

CARRIED

 

 

29.       THORNHILL VEHICULAR INFILTRATION
            PROPOSED TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS (5.12)   Report   1

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That the report entitled “Thornhill Vehicular Infiltration – Proposed Traffic Improvements” dated June 20, 2005 be received;

 

And that the Region of York be requested to implement the following mitigation measures identified in the report entitled “Thornhill Vehicular Infiltration – Proposed Traffic Improvements” by November 2005;

• Yonge Street at Grandview Avenue: southbound left turn prohibition – 6:30 to 9:00 a.m.;
• Yonge Street at Woodward Avenue: southbound left turn prohibition – 6:30 to 9:00 a.m.;
• Yonge Street at Highland Park Boulevard: southbound left turn prohibition – 6:30 to 9:00 a.m.;
• Bayview Avenue at Proctor Avenue: southbound right turn prohibition – 6:30 to 9:00 a.m.;
• Yonge Street at Grandview Avenue: westbound right turn prohibition – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.;
• Yonge Street at Woodward Avenue: westbound right turn prohibition – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.;
• Yonge Street at Highland Park Boulevard: westbound right turn prohibition – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.;
• Yonge Street at Clark Avenue: signal timing adjustments – 6:30 – 9:00 a.m.
• Yonge Street at Clark Avenue: signal timing adjustments – 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

 

And that the City of Toronto be requested to implement the following mitigation measures identified in the report entitled “Thornhill Vehicular Infiltration – Proposed Traffic Improvements”:

 

• Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue: signal timing adjustments – 6:30 – 9:00 a.m.
• Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue: signal timing adjustments – 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• Steeles Avenue and Willowdale Road: signal timing adjustments – 6:30 – 9:00 a.m.
• Steeles Avenue and Willowdale Road: signal timing adjustments – 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

 

And that the York Regional Police Department be requested to enforce the proposed turn prohibitions immediately following the sign installation;

 

And that Engineering staff monitor and modify, as required, the various mitigation measures in the spring of 2006;

 

And that staff proceed with the tendering and installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Henderson Avenue and Proctor Avenue;

 

And that members of the Thornhill Task Force be thanked for their assistance in the process;

 

And that Brian Harrison, Director of Roads Transportation of the Regional Municipality of York be advised accordingly;

 

And that Allen Pinkerton, Manager, Traffic Operations/WES of the City of Toronto be advised accordingly.

CARRIED

 

 

30.       TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL
            HIGHWAY 407 WIDENING – HIGHWAY 400 TO HIGHWAY 404
            AND NEED FOR FULL INTERCHANGE AT LESLIE STREET (5.10)

 

Staff agreed to report back regarding the works being carried out on Highway 407.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the letter from the Town of Richmond Hill detailing a request to 407ETR to initiate the necessary designs to construct a full interchange at Leslie Street and Highway 407 at the same time as the highway widening is completed be endorsed;

 

And that staff report back on the progress of this matter.

CARRIED

 

 

31.       CANADA DAY FUNDING (3.5)

 

Councillor K. Usman advised that the Canada Day Committee requests an additional $5,000.00 for increased security at the Canada Day festival.

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

 

That Council approve $5,000.00 to the Canada Day Committee to pay for increased security at the Canada Day festival.

CARRIED

(2/3^rd vote to consider was required and obtained)

 

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Other matters considered by General Committee on June 20, 2005

 

 

32.       VIVA UPDATE (5.14)

 

Ms. M. F. Turner, Vice President, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation, provided detailed information relating to the rollout of the VIVA transit service. There was some discussion as to the alignment of the proposed terminal at Church Street and Bur Oak Avenue.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Webster

 

That the update on the VIVA Transit System from Ms. M. F. Turner, President, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

33.       MARKHAM BY-PASS (5.10)

 

Mr. M. Scott, McCormick Rankin, and Mr. P. May, Director Infrastructure Planning, York Region provided information relating to the Markham By-Pass. There was considerable discussion of the impact of the By-Pass on Parkview Golf Course and a number of suggestions relating to potential alignments close to Steeles Avenue. A golf course architect has been retained to examine mitigation of the impacts. The Committee was advised that the City of Toronto does not endorse the technically preferred option. The Committee requested that more information, including the costs of each of the alternative alignments considered, be provided. It was noted that the By-Pass corridor south of Steeles is only protected until January 1, 2006 so an Environmental Assessment must be initiated before then.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That the presentation on the Markham Bypass from Mr. M. Scott, McCormick Rankin, be received;

 

And that staff organize a work session with regional staff and representatives for the first week in July in order to conduct a detailed discussion on the By-Pass, including costs, bridge design, and environmental impacts;

 

And that staff develop a strategy for involving the City of Toronto in any further discussions with York Region regarding the By-Pass.

CARRIED

 

 

34.       NOTES – COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
            MAY 30, 2005 (16.23 & 12.2)   Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the notes of the Communications Committee meeting held on May 30, 2005, without quorum, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

35.       STAFF AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR THE PERIOD
            FROM MAY 1 TO MAY 31, 2005 (7.12)   Report

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for the period from May 1 to May 31, 2005 be received.

CARRIED

 

 

36.       HERITAGE PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION
            PROGRAM – REGION PARTICIPATION (7.3 & 16.11)    Report

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the report dated June 20, 2005 entitled “Heritage Property Tax Reduction Program – Region Participation” be received;

 

And that at the June 23, 2005 Regional Council meeting, Markham Regional Councillors encourage the Region to participate in municipal heritage tax reduction programs.

CARRIED

 

 

37.       GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
            CONFERENCE 2008 (11.12 & 10.13)    Report   1

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the Town of Markham provide a letter indicating support of the Canadian Urban Institute’s (CUI) bid to co-host the Global Sustainable Buildings and Construction Conference to be held in Toronto in 2008.

CARRIED

 

 

38.       REQUEST TO CREATE UNIONVILLE TRAIN STATION
            COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD (6.6 & 16.24)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the letter dated June 6, 2005 from Mr. Harry Eaglesham, requesting that a Unionville Train Station Community Centre Board be created, be received and referred to Community Services staff.

CARRIED

 

 

39.       HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING COALITION – YORK REGION
            THE ROAD TO INCLUSIVITY: AN ACTION PLAN FOR
            YORK REGION – REPORT OF THE INCLUSIVITY SUMMIT (13.4)

                   

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the letter dated May 20, 2005 from the Region of York providing an update on the Inclusivity Action Plan be received. 

CARRIED

 

 

40.       ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF
            ONTARIO PROVINCE INTRODUCES OMERS
            DEVOLUTION BILL (13.12.2 & 11.0)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the News Releases dated June 1, 2005 from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario regarding the introduction by the Province of the OMERS Devolution Bill, which is expected to generate higher costs for municipalities, municipal employees and property tax payers be received.

CARRIED

 

 

41.       2004 MARKHAM FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
            ANNUAL REPORT (3.0, 7.15)   Report

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That the 2004 Annual Report from the Markham Fire and Emergency Services (MFES) Department be received.

CARRIED

 

 

42.       MINUTES – CANADA DAY COMMITTEE:
MAY 30, 2005 AND JUNE 6, 2005 (12.0)    May 30   June 6

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That the minutes of the Canada Day Committee meetings held on May 30, 2005 and June 6, 2005 be received.

CARRIED

 

 

43.       MINUTES – MARKHAM CONSERVATION COMMITTEE:
            MAY 26, 2005 (5.7)     Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That the minutes of the Markham Conservation Committee meeting held on May 26, 2005, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

44.       MINUTES – VARLEY-McKAY ART FOUNDATION
OF MARKHAM: MAY 25, 2005 (6.12)      Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That the minutes of the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham meeting held on May 25, 2005, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

45.       MINUTES – ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
COMMITTEE: APRIL 28, 2005 / MAY 10, 2005 (5.7)     Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That the minutes of the Environmental Issues Committee meeting held on April 28, 2005 and May 10, 2005 be received.

CARRIED

 

 

46.       MEDIA RELEASE – AMO PLEASED BY THE RESULTS
            OF DRINKING WATER PROGRESS REPORT (5.3)

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That a press release dated May 31, 2005 from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) regarding a report by The Honourable Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of Environment, with respect to the improving quality and safety of drinking water in communities in every part of Ontario be received. 

CARRIED

 

 

47.       YORK REGION RESOLUTION – BLUE BOX
            EXPANSION (5.2)

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That a letter dated May 20, 2005 advising of a resolution from the Regional Council meeting held on May 19, 2005 regarding a report entitled Blue Box Expansion (Attached) in which “consideration of the Town of Markham’s request to add plastic packaging to the blue box be deferred to 2006,” be received

CARRIED

 

 

48.       CITY OF CAMBRIDGE – VOLUNTEER AND
            MUNICIPAL TRAILS (6.3)

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That a letter dated May 17, 2005 advising of a resolution from the Cambridge City Council meeting held on May 16, 2005 regarding several issues with respect to volunteer and municipal trails be received. 

CARRIED

 

49.       YORK REGION
            NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK (13.4)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the letter from York Region, dated May 20, 2005, regarding York Region staff participation in National Public Works Week be received.

CARRIED

 

 

50.       YORK REGION
GOODS MOVEMENT IN CENTRAL ONTARIO -
TRENDS AND ISSUES (5.10)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the letter from York Region, dated May 20, 2005, outlining requests made to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario to facilitate improved goods movement in Central Ontario be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

51.       YORK REGION
            THE USE OF ENGINE BRAKES (5.7)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the letter from York Region, dated May 20, 2005, concerning the use of trucks’ engine brakes and exhaust system compliance be received.

CARRIED

 

 

52.       YORK REGION
            LIGHTS AT KENNEDY ROAD AND
            ELGIN MILLS ROAD INTERSECTION (5.12.1)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the letter from Mr. B. Harrison, Director, Roads Transportation, York Region, to Ms. E. Paul, Markham resident, regarding traffic control measures at the intersection of Kennedy Road and Elgin Mills Road be received.

CARRIED

 

 

53.       MARKHAM BY-PASS ALIGNMENT
OPPOSITION FROM PATRONS OF PARKVIEW GOLF COURSE (5.10, 5.7)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the emails from Mr. G. Rowat, Mr. R. Gendron, Mr. B. Thompson, Mr. H. Cleland, Mr. M. Fearon, Mr. A. Durbin, Ms. W. Gola and Mr. G. Bell in opposition to the Markham By-Pass passing through land used by the Parkview Golf Club be received.

CARRIED

 

 

54.       PRESS RELEASE
            FEDERAL GAS TAX
            NEW DEAL FOR MUNICIPALITIES (7.0)

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That the press release, dated June 17, 2005, from the Office of the Minister of State advising of a new deal providing for $1.87 billion in gas tax funds to Ontario cities and communities in the next five (5) years be received  and referred to the Commissioner of Corporate Services.

CARRIED

 

 

55.       UNIONVILLE GALA (3.5)

 

Staff agreed to report to Committee of the Whole on June 28, 2005 regarding the implications of making the Unionville Gala an official Town event.

(2/3^rd vote to consider was required and obtained)

 

 

56.       PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON
            MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE (5.12.4)

 

The Committee was advised that the recent parking restrictions on Main Street Unionville have also impacted handicapped parking.

 

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

 

That staff consider allowing handicapped parking on Main Street Unionville during the hours of restricted parking.

CARRIED

(2/3^rd vote to consider was required and obtained)

 

 

57.       DEAD TREES – DENISON STREET (5.6)

 

Councillor A. Chiu advised there are a number of dead trees on Denison Street and the surrounding area. Staff agreed to follow up directly with Councillor A. Chiu.

(2/3^rd vote to consider was required and obtained)

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The General Committee adjourned at the hour of 7:12 p.m.

 

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Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the Committee resolve In Camera to discuss confidential property and legal matters. (1:50)

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That the Committee rise and report to Committee of the Whole (4:50)

 

 

 

58.       DEPUTY CLERK SELECTION COMMITTEE (11.3)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That the verbal presentation by the Commissioner of Corporate Services regarding the formation of a Selection Committee to choose a Deputy Clerk, be received;

 

And that Deputy Mayor Scarpitti, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor G. McKelvey, and Councillor K. Usman serve on the Selection Committee for the new Deputy Clerk.

CARRIED