GENERAL COMMITTEE
June 10, 2013
Meeting No. 15
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
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Andy
Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer
Catherine
Conrad, City Solicitor
Brenda
Librecz, Commissioner of Community & Fire Services
Trinela
Cane, Commissioner of Corporate Services
Paul Ingham, Director, Operations
Joel Lustig,
Treasurer
Dave
Decker, Deputy Fire Chief
Dave
Blizzard, Public Education Officer
Judy
Rigby, Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting
Katie
Burns, Sustainability Coordinator
Graham
Seaman, Senior Manager Sustainability Office
Robert
Muir, Senior Stormwater/Environmental Engineer
Phoebe
Fu, Senior Manager Facilities
Alida
Tari, Council/Committee Coordinator
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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; Councillor Valerie Burke Chaired Environment and Sustainability and
Councillor Logan Kanapathi Chaired Building, Parks and Construction related
items. Councillor Carolina Moretti Chaired Building, Parks and Construction at
2:55 p.m.
The General Committee recessed at 12:38 p.m. and reconvened at 1:36
p.m.
DISCLOSURE OF
INTEREST
Councillor Colin
Campbell disclosed an interest with respect to Item 10, as he may have a future financial interest in the National food company awarded with the
contract for Cornell Community Centre
and Library, and did not take part in
the discussion of or vote on the question of the approval of such matters.
1. MARKHAM FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES
CADET PROGRAM (12.2.6)
The Markham Fire & Emergency Services
CADET Program focuses on the key principles of professionalism and respect. The
Cadet experienced every role by working side by side with the Markham Fire &
Emergency Services staff for 18 weeks.
Dave
Decker, Deputy Fire Chief addressed Committee and provided some opening remarks
regarding the Cadet Program.
A video message from Fire Chief, Bill
Snowball was presented.
Dave
Blizzard, Public Education Officer addressed the Committee and provided a brief
description of the Cadet Program.
Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Commissioner of
Community & Fire Services, Brenda Librecz, Acting Fire Chief, Dave Decker
and Dave Blizzard, Public Education Officer presented certificates to the
following recipients:
Philip
Coutts
Yiu
Wing Chung
Alejandro
Silva
DEPUTATION
Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti
That the request to address Committee regarding parking in the Aldergrove
Park be permitted.
CARRIED
2/3 was obtained
2. ALDERGROVE PARK- PARKING
ENFORCEMENT (2.17)
Ms. Alana Boodhoo addressed the Committee advising that she has observed
the parking lot at the Aldergrove Park being used by transit users. She is requesting that the by-law be amended to
not permit non-park users from parking there.
Staff advised that there have been numerous meetings with staff regarding
this issue and that those individuals parking there are not in violation of the
current by-law. Staff indicated that
during all the visits to the site by staff there have not been any shortage of
parking spots and do not recommend amending the current by-law at this time.
The Committee suggested that staff investigate if there is sufficient
parking during the time periods that the sports fields are being used at the
park.
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti
That the deputation from Ms. Alana Boodhoo regarding parking in
Aldergrove Park be received and referred to By-law & Enforcement staff and
Recreation staff.
CARRIED
3. UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS TO
LEASE 160 DUDLEY AVENUE (8.2)
Staff
advised the Committee that Councillor Valerie Burke has requested that today's
presentation be deferred and that Public Consultations be held. Staff indicated that the deferral of this
matter may lead to Mr. Iravani withdrawing his proposal.
Mr. Aaron Iravani, Ph.D,
Managing Director, Glenwood Learning Group addressed the Committee regarding
his proposal for 160 Dudley Avenue and stated some concerns with the
recommendation to defer. He advised that
he will advise his team members of the suggested public consultation
process.
Councillor Valerie Burke stated
concerns with the School Board releasing confidential information prior to it
being reported out publicly.
There was discussion regarding
whether this item should be deferred to the Thornhill Subcommittee.
Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by Councillor Howard Shore
1) That the deputation
from Mr. Aaron Iravani, Ph. D, Managing Director, Glenwood Learning Group be received; and,
2) That staff be
directed to report back to General Committee on how to undertake Public Consultation for 160 Dudley Avenue by the end of June
2013.
CARRIED
4. MINUTES OF THE MAY 27, 2013
GENERAL COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
1) That the
Minutes of the May 27, 2013 General Committee be confirmed.
CARRIED
5. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 22, 2013
CANADA DAY COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
1) That the Minutes of the April 22, 2013
Canada Day Committee be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
6. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 15, 2013
MARKHAM SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT
AND CULTURAL CENTRE SUB-COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
1) That the Minutes of the April 15, 2013
Markham Sports, Entertainment and Cultural Centre Sub-Committee be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
7. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 29, 2013
PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
1) That the Minutes of the April 29, 2013
Public Library Board be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
8. MINUTES OF THE MARCH 26, 2013
PUBLIC REALM ADVISORY COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
1) That the Minutes of the March 26, 2013
Public Realm Advisory Committee be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
9. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 6, 2013
SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTRE
AND LIBRARY SUB-COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
1) That the Minutes of the February 6,
2013 Southeast Community Centre and Library Sub-Committee be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
10. OFF-SITE MEETING NOTES OF THE
APRIL 12, 2013 SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY
CENTRE AND LIBRARY SUB-COMMITTEE (16.0)
Meeting
Notes
Moved by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
1) That the Off- Site Meeting Notes of the
April 12, 2013 Southeast Community Centre and Library Sub-Committee be received
for information purposes.
CARRIED
11. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 310-R-12
NATIONAL BRAND FOOD & BEVERAGE
FRANCHISE SERVICE FOR CORNELL
COMMUNITY CENTRE AND LIBRARY (7.12 & 6.6)
Report Attachment
Moved by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti
1) That the report “Request for Proposal 310-R-12 National
Brand Food & Beverage Franchise Service for Cornell Community Centre and
Library” be received; and,
2) That Request for Proposal 310-R-12 National Brand Food &
Beverage Franchise Service for Cornell Community Centre and Library be awarded
to the sole bidder, Second Cup Limited for a five (5) year term; and,
3) That Markham receive a commission amount of eight percent
(8%) of Annual Gross Sales up to and
including $700,000, plus ten percent (10%) of that portion of Annual Gross
Sales which is in excess of $700,000 with a guaranteed minimum revenue amount
of $22,600.00 (Inclusive of HST) per year; and,
4) That Staff be authorized to allow Second Cup Limited to
install an exterior sign on the bottom double-sided panel pylon sign outside
the Cornell Community Centre and Library in the annual rental amount of
$1,800.00; and,
5) That the Commissioner of Community & Fire Services and
Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to extend the contract for an
additional five (5) years subject to annual increases of 3% in each year
commencing in year 6 of this agreement; and,
6) That the proceeds from the annual revenues and signage
rental be credited to operating account 505-921-8903 ‘Concession Rentals’ at
Cornell Community Centre; and,
7) That Staff be authorized to approve capital investments by
Second Cup Limited they require subject to permit approval; and further,
8) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. DEVELOPMENT CHARGES DECEMBER 31, 2012
RESERVE BALANCES AND ANNUAL ACTIVITY
OF THE ACCOUNTS (7.11)
Report Schedule
A-F
Moved by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
1) That the report titled “Development
Charges December 31, 2012 Reserve Balances and Annual Activity of the Accounts”
be received by Council as required under Section 43(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997.
CARRIED
13. AWARD OF TENDER 039-T-13
INTERLOCKS REPAIRS (7.12)
Report
Moved by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Seconded
by Councillor Carolina Moretti
1) That the report entitled “Award of Tender 039-T-13 Interlock
Repairs” be received; and,
2) That the Contract for tender 039-T-13 Interlock Repairs be
awarded to the lowest priced qualified Bidder, Humberview
Maintenance Group Ltd. for a
three year term with prices fixed for the Contract term in the total amount of $1,099,923
inclusive of HST, and per year as follows;
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2013 - $366,641.00
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2014 - $366,641.00
·
2015 - $366,641.00; and,
3) That the Director of Operations and Senior Manager of
Purchasing be authorized to exercise the option to renew Contract 039-T-13 for
an additional 1 year (2016-2017) at the 2013 itemized prices subject to
Consumer Price Index-Canada (CPI) adjustment (applied once per year in the
month of February based on the CPI change for the year ending December of the
previous year), performance and budget approval; and,
4) That the award
be funded from the Operations Department Capital and Operating Budgets as
identified within the Financial Considerations Section; and,
5) That Staff be authorized to amend the award amounts in years
2014-2017 to reflect changes to the Capital and Operating Budget accounts as
approved by Council during the annual budget process; and,
6) That the
Director of Operations and Senior Manager of Purchasing 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 further,
7) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
14. DEVELOPMENT CHARGES UPDATE
-AREA SPECIFIC (7.11)
Report
Moved by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor
Carolina Moretti
1) That the report on
the “2013 Development Charges Update – Area Specific” be received; and,
2) That no further
public meeting is required under Section 12 of the Development Charges Act,
1997; and,
3) That it is Council’s
intent to ensure that the increase in the need for services to service
anticipated development will be met; and,
4) That Council
recognizes that there are operating costs associated with the implementation of
the capital program; and,
5) That Council approve
the enactment of the Area Specific development charges by-laws for Area 9,
42B-6 and 42B-8 effective on June 18th, 2013; and,
6) That these
recommendations including the implementing by-laws be forwarded to the June 17th,
2013 Council meeting for adoption; and further,
7) That staff be
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.
CARRIED
15. 2013 MARCH YEAR-TO-DATE
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS (7.4)
Presentation Report Appendices
1-9
Judy Rigby, Senior Manager, Financial
Planning & Reporting delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the
March 2013 Year-to-Date review of Operations.
Moved by Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the presentation by Ms. Judy
Rigby, Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting, entitled “March 2013
Year-to-Date (YTD) Review of Operations,” be received; and,
2) That the report
dated June 10, 2013 entitled “2013 March Year-To-Date
Review of Operations” be received.
CARRIED
16. A BY-LAW TO DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS (8.0)
Report Attachment
1 Attachment
2
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That the report entitled “A By-Law to
Delegate Authority to Conduct Certain Real Property Transactions” dated April
30, 2013, be received; and,
2) That Section 8 of By-law 4-2000,
delegating authority under the Municipal
Act for certain real property transactions to the Chief Administrative
Officer, be deleted in its entirety; and,
3) That Council adopt a new By-law,
entitled “A By-Law to Delegate Authority to Conduct Certain Real Property
Transactions, attached as Attachment No. 2 to this Report, delegating authority
under the Municipal Act for certain
real property transactions to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Manager,
Real Property or their designate; and,
4) That the new By-Law to Delegate Authority to Conduct Certain Real Property
Transactions, also delegate authority to execute documents required to complete
real property transactions and agreements and documents relating to litigation
or potential litigation to the City Solicitor, or his/her designate; and
further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
17. WINTER OPERATIONS SERVICE
STANDARDS REVIEW (5.10)
Presentation
Paul Ingham, Director, Operations delivered
a PowerPoint presentation regarding winter Operations service standards review.
The Committee discussed the following:
·
Windrow clearing and whether
this program should be revised
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Snow storage challenges - the
need to meet environmental requirements and guidelines and secure locations not
currently available
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The length of the contracts
with the snow removal contractors
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The importance of public
education - clearly outline the responsibilities of the various levels of
government relative to snow removal (Regional, Municipal and Postal Boxes)
·
The need to increase the level
of service for laneways
·
Investigate the potential to
use heat pipe base system or solar energy for an underground system that will
melt snow/ice rather than having to plow (eg. Capturing heat generated from the
sewage system)
·
Mayor and Members of Council
expressed their appreciation to Operations staff for their efforts in managing
the extreme winter in 2013
·
Holding a Council Workshop
·
The need for better
coordination between York Region and the City
·
Consideration of a dedicated
extended hour phone line that constituents can call in during severe snow
storms to report issues/problems relative to streets being plowed
·
Consider a survey with the
seniors signed up for the windrow service to understand whether the majority is
satisfied or dissatisfied with the service
·
Support the recommendation for
mobile application
Moved by
Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded
by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1) That the presentation by Mr. Paul
Ingham, Director, Operations entitled “Winter Operations Service Standards
Review,” be received; and,
2) That staff be directed to proceed with developing a mobile
application for winter maintenance; and,
3) That staff report back in September 2013 on the
following: windrow program, new research
and products related to new technologies for snow/ice melting, progress on improved
coordination with York Region, service level changes for laneways, and an innovative
communication plan; and,
4) That staff continue to work with Canada Post to improve
issues related to winter maintenance; and,
5) That staff evaluate the potential of providing a dedicated
phone line during severe winter storms with hours extended beyond 4:30 p.m.;
6) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
18. CASTLEMORE AVENUE & WILLIAMSON ROAD
PROPOSED ALL WAY STOP CONTROL (5.12)
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B
Moved by Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
1) That the report entitled “Castlemore
Avenue & Williamson Road Proposed All-way Stop Control”, be
received; and,
2) That Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law 106-71, pertaining to
compulsory stops, be amended to include all approaches
to the intersection of Castlemore Avenue & Williamson Road; and,
3) That the Operations Department be directed to install the
appropriate signs and pavement markings at the subject locations;
and,
4) That the cost of materials and
installation for the traffic signs and pavement markings be funded from capital
project # 11305 (Traffic Operational Improvements) in the amount of $500; and,
5) That York Region Police be requested to enforce the all-way
stop control upon installation of these stop signs and passing of the By-law;
and further,
6) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
19. SPEED LIMIT REVISION ON 19TH AVENUE WITHIN
THE HAMLETS OF DICKSON HILL AND ALMIRA (5.12)
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B Attachment
C
Moved by Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
1) That the report entitled “Speed
Limit Revision on 19th Avenue Within the Hamlets of Dickson Hill and
Almira” be received; and,
2) That Schedule “C” (60 km/h) of Speed By-Law 105-71 be amended by
removing 19th Avenue, being the road allowance between Lots 30 and
31, between the western limits of the Municipality (proposed 404) and
York-Durham Line; and,
3) That Schedule “F” (50 km/h) of Speed Limit By-law 105-71 be
amended to include 19th Avenue, between Warden Avenue and Kennedy Road; and,
4) That Schedule “F” (50 km/h) of Speed Limit By-law 105-71 be
amended to include 19th Avenue, between Highway 48 and a point 300 east of Mill Race Court; and,
5) That Schedule “C” (60 km/h) of Speed By-Law 105-71 be amended by
adding 19th Avenue, between Highway 404
and Warden Avenue; and,
6) That Schedule “C” (60 km/h) of Speed By-Law 105-71 be amended by
adding 19th Avenue, between Kennedy Road
and Highway 48; and,
7) That Schedule “C” (60 km/h) of Speed By-Law 105-71 be amended by
adding 19th Avenue between a point
300 meters east of Mill Race Court and York-Durham Line;
and,
8) That the Operations
Department be directed to remove and install the appropriate regulatory signs
upon approval of the attached by-law; and,
9) That the cost of materials and installation
for the traffic signs be funded from capital project # 11305 (Traffic
Operational Improvements) in the amount of $1,000;
and,
10) That York Region Police be requested to enforce the revised
50 km/h speed limit upon passing of the By-law and installation of the
regulatory signs; and further,
11) That staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
20. GERMAN MILLS MEADOW AND NATURAL
HABITAT STATUS UPDATE (5.7)
Report Revised
Attachment A
Councillor Valerie Burke and Councillor
Howard Shore volunteered to be the two Council representatives. It was
suggested that a Regional Councillor also be appointed.
There was discussion regarding the importance
of communicating information and being as transparent as possible to all
property owners including business owners.
Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by Councillor Howard Shore
1) That the report
entitled “German Mills Meadow and Natural Habitat – Status Update” be received;
and,
2) That Council
Endorse the Terms of Reference for the German Mills Meadow and Natural Habitat
Liaison Committee – Attachment “A”; and,
3) That Council
appoint Councillor Valerie Burke and
Councillor Howard Shore, one Regional Councillor and three (3) residents to
the Liaison Committee, one
representative from the Bayview Country Club Limited, and one representative
from the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i Community; and further,
4) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
21. STORMWATER RATE STUDY
- FINAL REPORT FUNDING OPTION (5.0)
Report Attachment
A
The
Committee suggested that staff provide funding options that include and exclude
Canada Gas Tax Funds as a funding source.
Karen Rea, Markham Village City Ratepayers
Association addressed the Committee regarding the Stormwater Study and
requested that Canada Gas Tax Funds be considered as a funding source.
Robert
Muir, Senior
Stormwater/Environmental Engineer addressed the Committee and summarized the
details outlined in the report.
Moved by
Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded
by Councillor Howard Shore
1) That the report titled “Stormwater Funding and City-wide Fee Consultation” be received;
and,
2) That staff be authorized to develop an
implementation plan to address the long-term flood control strategy; and,
3) That staff be authorized to develop a City-wide fee structure based
on runoff contribution and consisting of,
but not limited to:
i) flat fees for residential and
multi-residential properties,
ii) flat fees for non-residential properties below a threshold property
size,
iii)
variable fees for larger non-residential properties,
and
iv)
reduced variable fees for non-residential properties
with lower runoff potential (e.g., golf courses, agricultural, hydro corridors,
etc.); and,
4) That
staff report back on a City-wide fee structure and a communications strategy
for implementation of the City-wide fee by September 2013; and,
5) That
staff be directed to report back with funding options that include and exclude
Canada Gas Tax Funds; and,
6) That
the correspondence from Ms. Toinette Bezant, Bayview Glen Residents Association
be received; and further,
7) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
22. MAIN STREET UNIONVILLE
PARKING RESTRICTIONS (2.17)
Report Attachment
A
Councillor Don Hamilton suggested the
following amendments to the proposed recommendation:
·
clause 2 remove the word "not"
·
delete clause 3 in its entirety
·
clause 4 replace the words "existing" with
"new" and "specified" with "revised"
Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That the staff
report entitled “Main Street Unionville Parking
Restrictions” be received; and,
2) That the
proposed amendments to the parking restrictions on Main Street Unionville, as
requested by the Unionville Business Improvement Association, be approved; and,
3) That the
Parking Control Department continue to enforce the new parking restrictions on Main Street Unionville, as revised in Schedule “C” of Parking
By-law 2005-188; and further,
4) That staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
23. MARKHAM FOOD CHARTER (5.7)
Presentation Report Appendix
A
Appendix
B Appendix
C
Graham
Seaman, Senior Manager Sustainability Office addressed the Committee and
provided some opening remarks relative to the Markham Food Charter.
Katie
Burns, Sustainability Coordinator delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding
the Markham Food Charter.
The
Committee thanked and congratulated staff on this great initiative.
Kim
Empringham, York Federation of Agriculture addressed the Committee regarding
the Markham Food Charter and spoke in support.
Moved by
Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by
Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1) That
the presentation by Ms. Katie Burns, Sustainability Coordinator entitled
“Markham Food Charter,” be received; and,
2) That the Staff report titled “Markham Food Charter” and dated June
3, 2013 be received; and,
3) That the Markham Food Charter, which aligns with the York Region Food
Charter, be endorsed; and,
4) That Sustainability Office staff
continue to work with the York Region Food Charter Working Group to develop a
food and agriculture action plan and establish a permanent governance body to
oversee implementation; and,
5) That the City of Markham request a seat
on the permanent governance body; and,
6) That Sustainability Office staff report back when
the governance body is established for direction to identify the
representative; and,
7) That Sustainability Office Staff continue to build and leverage
partnerships with other levels of government, agencies, non-governmental
organizations, businesses, community groups, and residents to advance the
Greenprint Community Sustainability Plan; and,
8) That Sustainability Office staff report
back regularly on these initiatives; and,
9) That the correspondence from Janice Chu, United Way York
Region; Kim Empringham, York Federation of Agriculture and Joan Stonehocker,
York Region Food Network, be received; and further,
10) That Staff be authorized and directed to
do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
24. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPTIONS
FOR HOME DIALYSIS PATIENTS IN MARKHAM (5.7 & 7.0)
Report
Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That the report
entitled, “Review of Financial Assistance Options for Home Dialysis Patients in
Markham” dated May 9, 2013 be received; and,
2) That a copy of this
report be sent to the Ontario Minister of Health and Long Term Care; and,
3) That Council, on
behalf of the affected patients in Markham and York Region, request the
Ministry to take into consideration in their development of their health service
programs, the impacts of transferred utility costs on the patients; and
further,
4) That staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
25. SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTRE& LIBRARY
PROJECT – SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND TENDER (6.6 & 7.12)
Report
Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community
& Fire Services provided some brief opening remarks relative to the
Southeast Community Centre & Library project.
Phoebe Fu, Senior Manager Facilities
delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the site plan approval and tender
for the Southeast Community Centre & Library project.
The Committee thanked the Southeast Community
Centre & Library Design Subcommittee for all their work regarding this
project.
Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
1) That the report
entitled “Southeast Community Centre & Library Project – Site Plan Approval
and Tender” be received; and,
2) That Council
authorizes Staff to proceed with tendering to the pre-qualified General
Contractors for the construction phase of the project; and,
3) That the site
plan application (File Number SC 13 133615) to allow a municipal Community
Centre and Library be endorsed in principle and that site plan approval for the Southeast Community Centre
and Library be delegated to the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or his
designate; and,
4) That Council authorize
the Mayor and Clerk to execute a construction agreement(s) with Neamsby
Investments Inc. in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the Chief
Administrative Officer for the construction of a East/West municipal road (‘E/W
Municipal Road’) immediately south of the Southeast Community Centre &
Library site; and,
5) That Council
authorize the City of Markham to upfront the design and construction costs for
the E/W Municipal Road in the amount estimated at $1.5M to the satisfaction of
Director of Engineering, or his designate of which approximately 55% (or $825k)
will be reimbursed when the remainder of the lands are developed by Neamsby
Investments Inc. per the Agreement of Purchase and Sale of the community centre
lands; and,
6) That the
tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341, Part
II, Section 7, item 1 (g) “where it is in the City’s best interest not to
solicit a competitive bid” for Neamsby Investments Inc. to award the project to
a general contractor provided it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
Director of Engineering that the overall cost to construct the E/W Municipal
Road is competitive; and,
7) That Council
authorize Perkins + Will to proceed with the 14th Avenue Boulevard
design in the amount of $8,000 to be funded from the ‘South East Community Centre/Architect
Consultant Services’ 2011 Capital Account #70-5350-11318-005; and,
8) That Council
authorize Perkins + Will to proceed with the design of the Emergency Reception
Centre in the amount of $8,000 to be funded from the ‘South East Community Centre/Architect
Consultant Services’ 2011 Capital Account #70-5350-11318-005; and,
9) That Staff
report back with Audio Visual/Acoustic options for the interior Social
Gathering space to the Southeast Council Subcommittee; and further,
10) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
26. IN-CAMERA MATTERS (16.0,
16.0, 16.24 & 8.2)
Moved by Councillor
Don Hamilton
Seconded by
Councillor Alex Chiu
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 (3:05 p.m.):
1) General Committee In-Camera Minutes
- April 22, 2013
[Section 239 (2)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)]
2) Markham Sports,
Entertainment and Cultural Centre Sub-Committee In-Camera Minutes
-April 15, 2013
[Section 239 (2)
(b)]
3) Personal matters about an identifiable
individual, including municipal or local board employees. (Board/Committee
Appointment)
[Section 239 (2) (b)]
4) Personal matters about an identifiable
individual, including municipal or local board employees. (Board/Committee
Resignation)
[Section 239 (2) (b)]
5) The security of the property of the
municipality or local board
[Section 239 (2) (a)]
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
That the General Committee rise from the in-camera session (3:15 p.m.)
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Carolina
Moretti
That the General Committee meeting adjourn at 3:16 p.m.
CARRIED