GENERAL COMMITTEE
June 7, 2010
Meeting
No. 16
Finance & Administrative Issues Community Services Issues
Chair: Regional Councillor J. Virgilio Chair: Councillor
A. Chiu
Environment
& Sustainability Issues Building,
Parks, & Construction Issues
Chair: Councillor
E. Shapero Chair: Councillor C. Moretti
Alternate formats are available
upon request.
Attendance
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J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
C.
Conrad, Town Solicitor
B.
Librecz, Commissioner of Community & Fire Services
A.
Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services
S. Andrews, Director, Asset Management
P. Ingham, General Manager, Operations
E. Lariviere, Manager, Markham Theatre
P. Loukes, Director, Operations
J.
Lustig, Treasurer
C.
Marsales, Manager, Waste Management
A. Moore, Manager of
Purchasing
J. Ryerson, Director of Culture
M. Visser, Manager, Financial Strategy
and Investments
P. Wealleans,
Director of Taxation
K. Bavington, Committee
Clerk
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The General Committee convened at the hour of 9:06 a.m. with Mayor F.
Scarpitti in the Chair for Finance and Administrative related items and
Building, Parks and Construction related items; Councillor A. Chiu Chaired
Community Services related items.
DISCLOSURE OF
INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. GALLERIA
SUPERMARKET -
WORKING STATUTORY HOLIDAY
EXEMPTION (2.0)
Email Application Supporting
Material
Chris Younger, Manager of Business
Development for the Galleria Supermarket, made a deputation to the Committee
requesting support for the application to York Region to remain open on
statutory holidays. Mr. Younger outlined the Galleria’s goal to become a key
economic driver, and described the programs that attract the ethnic community that
makes Markham unique. The Galleria provides media attention and an opportunity
for immigrant integration, as well as being a tourist attraction and cultural
hub that provides educational services and community events. Correspondence was
received from Howard An in support of the request.
This matter was further discussed under
Item # 25.
Moved by: Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by: Councillor C. Moretti
1)
That the deputation by Mr. Chris
Younger representing the Galleria Supermarket, and correspondence from Howard
An dated May 28, 2010, regarding Galleria Supermarket’s application to York
Region to remain open on statutory holidays be received.
CARRIED
2. East Markham Community
Centre & Library – Award (7.12.3)
Report
Councillor C. Moretti gave an outline of
the extensive background work that has gone into this project, and suggested
that the price increase is justified as it is a state-of-the-art facility that
is available to all residents of Markham.
Councillor J. Webster discussed the
community anticipation for this facility, and the price of delays, in terms of
lost opportunities for the community to enjoy it, and the resulting increased
costs. This project is being developed in tandem with the Markham-Stouffville Hospital
expansion and construction of a Fire Station, and further delays would be
detrimental.
The Committee discussed issues relating to
HST rebates, added value electrical/mechanical elements, and enhanced
landscaping to naturalize the wall of the parking garage. The Committee did not
support a suggestion that the architectural fins on the parking garage be
eliminated. It was agreed that consideration would be given to an appropriate
name for the facility in the new term of Council, and that parking rate issues
be referred to the Parking Advisory Committee in the fall.
The Committee expressed appreciation to the
Councillors involved, and the staff and consultant team that worked on this
project. The Committee also thanked Mayor Scarpitti for his involvement and
leadership. It was noted that a ground-breaking ceremony will likely be held in
early July.
Moved by: Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by: Councillor C. Moretti
1) That the
report titled “East Markham Community Centre & Library – Award” be
received; and,
2) That
staff be authorized to award contract 012-T-10 to the lowest priced qualified
bidder, PCL Constructors Canada Inc., for the construction of East Markham
Community Centre & Library, in the amount of $56,949,984 inclusive of HST;
and,
3) That this award be made in the full amount and that Staff negotiate any
potential cost savings based on the Contractor’s further review of the design
drawings and specifications to propose more cost effective or simplified
methods of constructability and/or selection of materials without loss of
design integrity or functionality; and,
4) That Staff be authorized to subsequently reduce the award by the amount
of any such negotiated cost savings which prove good value for the Town; and,
5) That Staff be directed to incorporate appropriate conditions in the
contract to facilitate negotiation of additional cost savings for efficiency
gains of constructing on adjoining properties should PCL Constructors Canada
Inc. be successful in their bid for the Markham Stouffville Hospital expansion
project; and,
6) That a contingency amount of $2,562,749,
inclusive of HST, representing 4.5% of the contractor’s bid price, be
established to cover any unforeseen additional construction or design costs
that may be incurred during construction, and that the CAO, be authorized to
approve the expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified limits
in accordance with the Town’s Expenditure Control Policy and a monthly status
update be provided to the Treasurer; and,
7) That the awards be funded from the East
Markham Community Centre & Library project budget account 070-5350-8200-005
in the amount of $59,512,733; and,
8) That the
East Markham Community Centre & Library project budget be increased by
$5,335,733 from $70,400,000 to $75,735,733 and be funded as presented in the Proposed
Funding Sources section; and,
9) That all
other awards for this project be made in accordance to the Town’s Purchasing
Bylaws; and,
10) That the balance of Administration
Lot Levies Reserve Funds in the amount of $2,721,999 be transferred to the 10%
Non-DC Growth Reserve Fund; and,
11) That
Council express its intention to recover any future excess capacity that may be
created from the addition of this facility from future Development Charges;
and,
12) That
Staff report back in the fall with the potential need for external Development
Charges borrowing; and,
13) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution; and further,
14) That this item go forward to Council on June
8, 2010.
CARRIED
3. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 26, MAY 3, 10, AND
17, 2010
GENERAL COMMITTEE (16.0)
April 26 May 3 May 10 May 17
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
1)
That the Minutes of the April
26, May 3, 10, and 17, 2010 General Committee be received.
CARRIED
4. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 21, 2010
ANIMAL CARE COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
1)
That the Minutes of the April 21,
2010 Animal Care Committee be received.
CARRIED
5. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 15, 2010
The
Friends of the Markham Museum
Foundation Board (16.0)
Minutes 1
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
1)
That the Minutes of the April
15, 2010 Friends of the Markham Museum Foundation Board be received.
CARRIED
6. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 26, 2010
CANADA DAY COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
1)
That the Minutes of the April
26, 2010 Canada Day Committee be received.
CARRIED
7. MINUTES OF THE APRIL26, 2010
MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
1)
That the Minutes of the April
26, 2010 Markham Public Library Board be received.
CARRIED
8. APPOINTMENTS
AND RESIGNATIONS (16.24)
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
Animal Care Committee
1)
That the resignation of Mr.
Robert Newman and Mrs. Barbara Newman from the Animal Care Committee be
received with regret and a letter of appreciation be forwarded; and,
2)
That the vacancies be filled.
Markham Environmental Advisory Committee
3)
That the following persons be
appointed to the Markham Environmental Advisory Committee, for the term ending
November 30, 2010:
Phil Fung
James Lin
Erica Tsang
Dennis Yip
The Heintzman House
4)
That
the following persons be appointed to the Heintzman House Community Centre
Board for the term ending December 31, 2010:
Ed
Hankins (Chair)
Ken
Davis (Vice Chair)
Pat
Chamandy (Treasurer)
Paul
Glionna
Bob
Willson
Sam
Masson
Rogers Jones
Barb
Somers
Bob
Henderson
Markham Public Art Advisory Committee
5)
That
the resignation of Ms. Joanne Olson from the Public Art Advisory Committee be
received with regret and a letter of appreciation be forwarded; and,
Varley-McKay Art
Foundation of Markham
6)
That
the appointment of the following persons to the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham for a 3-year term ending May 31, 2013
be confirmed:
Howard
Back
Mahesh
Chokshi
Drew
Gerrard
Paul
Keeling
Sammy
Lee
Ernestine
Tahedl
Seniors Advisory Committee
7)
That the resignation of Mr.
Shamsher Singh from the Seniors Advisory Committee be received with regret and
a letter of acknowledgement be forwarded.
CARRIED
9. Water
and Wastewater System
Financial Plan (5.3)
Report 1
The Committee discussed the 25-year infrastructure
replacement plan.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
1)
That the report entitled “Water
and Wastewater System Financial Plan” prepared in accordance with the Safe
Drinking Water Act and Ontario Regulation 453/07 be received; and,
2)
That Council, as the Owner and
Operating Authority of the Town of Markham’s Drinking Water System, approve the
Corporation of the Town of Markham’s “Water and Wastewater System Financial
Plan”; and,
3)
That Council authorize Staff to
submit the “Water and Wastewater System Financial Plan” to the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing on or before July 1, 2010; and,
4)
That this report be taken to
the June 8, 2010 Council meeting; and further,
5)
That Staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. STAFF AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR MONTH
OF APRIL 2010 (7.12)
Report
The Committee noted the following:
Contract 076-Q-09, Tree Pruning: The
implications of contracting the work out rather than replacing employees. Staff
advised that this possibility will be evaluated.
Contract011-T-10, Construction of the Saint
Robert Artificial Field: The cost savings from the clubhouse construction will
be used for contingencies such as grading and equipment. This is an
infrastructure funding project.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
1)
That
the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for the Month of April 2010” be
received.
CARRIED
11. 2010 Recruit Firefighter
Protective
Equipment (3.0)
Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
1)
That the report entitled “2010 Recruit Firefighter Protective
Equipment” be received; and,
2)
That Council authorize the purchase of the new recruit Firefighter
Protective Equipment to a maximum cost of $124,340.00 to be funded from the Fire Services
Development Charges Reserve; and,
3)
That a new 2010 capital project
be established in the amount of $124,340.00 for this purchase; and further,
4)
That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary
to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
12. Development
Charges Indexing – July 1, 2010 (7.11)
Report
The Committee noted HST issues, and staff advised
that the HST will be reflected in the next update.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
1)
That the report titled
“Development Charges Indexing – July 1, 2010” be received; and,
2)
That Council approve a
reduction in development charges of 0.35%, effective July 1, 2010; and further,
3)
That staff be directed to do
all things necessary to give effect to this report.
CARRIED
13. AWARD OF TENDER 024-T019
GLENBOURNE COMMUNITY
GRAVITY SANITARY SEWER
(7.12.1)
Report 1
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
1)
That the report entitled “Award
of Tender 024-T-10 Glenbourne Community Gravity Sanitary Sewer” be received;
and,
2)
That Tender 024-T-10 Glenbourne
Community Gravity Sanitary Sewer be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Howlett
Development and Construction Service Ltd. in the amount of $145,051.76, inclusive
of HST; and,
3)
That a separate purchase order
in the amount of $7,438.28 inclusive of HST be issued for contingency to cover
any additional fees and that the Director of Asset Management be authorized to
approve expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified limit in
accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
4)
That staff be authorized to retain
a qualified geotechnical consulting firm in accordance with the Town’s
purchasing bylaw to provide geotechnical and materials testing services during
construction for an upset limit of $3,052.80 inclusive of HST; and,
5)
That a new Asset Management capital
project be established for the Glenbourne Community Gravity Sanitary Sewer, to
be financed from the Waterworks Stabilization/Capital Reserve in the amount of
$207,000.00 and that the funds to be recovered from the benefitting property
owners with appropriate interest; and,
6)
That the actual construction
cost, all the engineering and related administrative and financing costs
front-ended by the Town form part of the total project cost and be recovered in
accordance with the requirements of Section 391 of the Municipal Act and the
by-law approved by Council; and,
7)
That the necessary By-law to
levy the associated cost by property be prepared in accordance with the
requirements of Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001 and be forwarded to
Council for adoption when the final cost of the project has been determined;
and,
8)
That the residents be allowed
to have the option to pay the full amount of their allocated project costs at
the time of the completion of work or in installments over 15 years on their
tax bill with interest payable at the 15 Year Region of York Debenture Interest
Rate in effect on the date the by-law is enacted, calculated annually in
advance; and further,
9)
That Staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
14. Award of Tender 002-T-10
Bullock Drive Watermain Replacement
Phase 2 (from Jug Lane to Hawkridge Avenue) (7.12.1)
Report 1
The Committee commented on the complaints received
regarding repaving of Bullock Drive, east of McCowan Road. Staff advised that work on the road will be completed in 2011. In
response to questions regarding the replacement of pipes so soon after
installation, the Director of Operations agreed to provide information to the
Committee members.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
1)
That the report entitled “Award
of Tender 002-T-10 Bullock Drive Watermain
Replacement - Phase 2 (from Jug Lane to Hawkridge Avenue) ” be received; and,
2)
That the contract for tender
002-T-10 Bullock Drive Watermain Replacement - Phase 2 (from Jug Lane to
Hawkridge Avenue) be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Sam Rabito
Construction Ltd. in the amount of $624,771.66 inclusive of HST; and,
3)
That a
separate purchase order in the amount of $62,477.17 inclusive
of HST be issued for contingency to cover any
additional fees and that the Director of Asset Management be authorized to
approve expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified limit in
accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
4)
That
staff be authorized to retain a qualified geotechnical consulting firm in
accordance with the Town’s purchasing bylaw to provide geotechnical and
materials testing services during construction for an upset limit of $6,105.60 inclusive
of HST; and,
5)
That the award be funded from Capital Budget account 053-6150-10340-005, 2010 Watermain Construction and Replacement;
and further,
6)
That Staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
15. Fee
By-law Amendments for HST (7.0)
Report 1
The Committee discussed the rates to turn
on/off water at the property line, and whether emergency situations should be
exempt. No change was made to the proposed draft by-law.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
1)
That the report “Fee By-law Amendments
for HST” be received; and,
2)
That a by-law to amend By-law
2002-276, in the form attached hereto as Schedule A, be adopted; and,
3)
That notice to the public be
provided in accordance with By-law 2001-1, a by-law to prescribe the form and
manner and times for the provision of reasonable notice; and further,
4)
That Staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. Award of Tender # 103-T-10 2010 Relining
of
Cast Iron and Ductile Iron Watermains (7.12.1)
Report 1
The
Committee questioned the disruption caused by this process. Staff explained
that the target section is isolated and an above-ground by-pass is installed, so
that service is not interrupted. Residents are notified prior to the procedure.
The Ward 1 Councillor requested information on upcoming procedures in that
Ward, and staff will provide an update. It was noted that the map accompanying
the report does not clearly identify the project locations.
In
response to questions, staff advised that the project will be completed within
two years, and will provide confirmation on any additional construction that will
involve Bullock Drive.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
1)
That the report
entitled “Award of Tender # 103-T-10 2010 Relining of Cast Iron and Ductile
Iron Watermains” be received; and,
2)
That
the contract for 2010 relining of cast iron and ductile iron watermains be
awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Fer-Pal
Construction Ltd., in the total amount of $995,335.32 inclusive of HST;
and,
3)
That a
contingency in the amount of $99,533.53 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs,
and that the General Manager of Waterworks be authorized to approve expenditure
of this contingency amount up to the specified limit; and,
4)
That this contract be funded
from the 2010 Capital Budget Account 053-6150-10321-005 “Cement Relining of
Iron Watermains”; and
5)
That upon completion of the
project the remaining funds be returned to the original funding source; and
further,
6)
That Staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
17. Markham
Enterprises CorporatioN
Equity Injection (7.0)
Report
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
1) That the report
entitled “Markham Enterprises Corporation Equity Injection” be received; and,
2)
That the Town of Markham
subscribe for an additional 5,000 Common Shares of Markham Enterprises
Corporation over the next two years, at a price of approximately $20.5M, the
actual price to be determined jointly by the Treasurers of the Town of Markham
and Markham Enterprises Corporation; the funds for this purchase to be funded
from the Lifecycle Reserve; and further,
3)
That staff be directed to do
all things necessary to give effect to this report.
CARRIED
18. June 2010 - Cancellation, Reduction or
Refund
of Taxes under Sections 357 and 358
of the Municipal Act, 2001 (7.3)
Report
Staff provided clarification on tax
considerations for damaged property due to an accident, and for persons
suffering from sickness or extreme poverty.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Regional Councillor G. Landon
1)
That taxes totalling approximately
$406,698.22 be adjusted under Section 357 (in the amount of $344,373.56) and
Section 358 (in the amount of $62,324.66) of the Municipal Act, 2001 of
which the Town’s portion is estimated to be $53,406.93; and,
CARRIED
19. Waste Management
Residential Collection
Contract Renewal (7.12.1)
Report Presentation
Peter Loukes, Director of Operations gave a
presentation outlining the results of the collection contract renewal
negotiations. In February, 2010, General Committee had directed staff to report
back on negotiations with Miller Waste Systems, while preparing an RFP in the
event negotiations were not successful.
Mr. Loukes outlined the negotiation
process, parameters, and financial considerations. Using assumptions, the
proposed contract would provide a cost avoidance of $3.98 million over eight
years. He discussed inflation adjustments, growth, and an annual rebate of
$25,000. The proposed new rates compare favourably to GTA municipal rates.
Service enhancements will include a shift from five day collection to a four
day collection schedule, new vehicles, extended customer service call hours,
and provision of side door services for disabled persons.
The Committee supported the supermailbox
service, and it was suggested that “do not deliver” options for junk mail be
promoted to the residents to reduce waste. Discussions included the reasons for
the 2-man vehicles, and the service call hours.
The Committee congratulated staff and
Miller Waste Systems for their concerted efforts in the negotiations. It was
acknowledged that the proposed contract includes competitive rates, improved
services, and recognizes that the municipality is growing, as will the needs of
the contract. Concern was expressed that the Town will be entering into an eight-year
contract without the benefit of a tender, and lengthy discussions involved a
possible third-party review.
Councillor A. Chiu assumed the Chair to
allow the preceding Chair to move a Motion. A Motion to authorize staff to
provide a third party review of the contract and to authorize the CAO to
execute the contract during the summer if it was satisfactory, was lost.
Mayor F. Scarpitti resumed as Chair.
Moved by: Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by: Councillor C. Moretti
1)
That the report entitled ‘Waste
Management Residential Collection Contract Renewal’ be approved; and,
2)
That the Request for Proposal process be waived
in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7, 1(c),
Non-Competitive Procurement, when the extension of an existing contract would
prove more cost-effective or beneficial; and,
3)
That the Waste Management residential curbside
collection contract with Miller Waste Systems be extended for a contract term
of 8 years at an estimated total cost of $63.4 million exclusive of HST ($64.5
million inclusive of HST); and,
4)
That the contract be funded from the annual
Waste Management Operating budget; and,
5)
That the CAO and Waste
Management staff be authorized to execute an agreement under the terms, rates,
and conditions outlined in this report, in a form satisfactory to the Town’s Solicitor;
and,
6)
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the
contract; and,
7)
That staff complete a service
level review for multi-residential, depot and Town facility collection services
as Phase 2 of the negotiation process and report back on the outcome; and
further,
8)
That Staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
20. MARKHAM
THEATRE FOR
PERFORMING ARTS 2010 – 2011
SEASON (6.2)
Presentation
Eric Lariviere,
Manager of Markham Theatre, provided a promotional brochure for the 2010/2011
season, and gave a presentation on the multi-tier artistic strategy for the
most diverse, progressive and exclusive program ever presented by Markham
Theatre, featuring Canadian and international artists, and an education and
outreach program.
The Committee
congratulated staff on this impressive program, and thanked local businesses
that support the program.
Moved by Mayor F.
Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor
C. Moretti
1)
That the presentation by Mr.
Eric Lariviere, Manager of Markham Theatre, entitled “Markham Theatre for
Performing Arts 2010-2011 Season” be received.
CARRIED
21. BUILDING
A CREATIVE
MARKHAM UPDATE (6.5)
Report 1 Presentation
John Ryerson, Director of
Culture, gave a presentation on the creation of a vision statement and
guidelines for the cultural planning process. The vision statement would
enhance and promote cultural activity and expression in order to share diverse
experiences and strengthen the cultural community. Mr. Ryerson discussed how
creativity and culture touches all areas of municipal planning. He outlined a
timetable for consultation and development of the plan, with completion by
March, 2011. It is proposed that an
Advisory Committee be formed for this purpose, and draft Terms of Reference
were reviewed.
The Committee indicated support for the initiative
and emphasised the importance of culture in the community. Appreciation was
expressed to the Director of Culture and his staff.
Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, and
Regional Councillor G. Landon agreed to participate in the Advisory Committee.
The terms of reference was amended to include three members of Council.
Moved by: Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by: Councillor J. Webster
1)
That the staff report titled
Building a Creative Markham Update dated April 4, 2010 be received, and;
2)
That the Building a Creative
Markham Planning, Vision and Guidelines
(see Appendix A) be received; and,
3)
That the terms of reference and
appointments for Building a Creative Markham Advisory Committee be approved,
and;
That the Committee be comprised
of the following:
§
Mayor ex-officio
§
Up to three members of Council
§
Chair of the Committee: David
Tsubouchi
§
One representative from each of the following Boards/Committees or their
designate:
-
Varley-McKay Art Foundation
-
Friends of the Markham Museum Foundation
-
Markham Theatre Advisory Board
-
Markham Arts Council Board
-
Markham Concert Band
-
Markham Little Theatre
-
Heritage Markham Advisory Committee
-
Race Relations Advisory Committee
§
Seneca College representative
4)
That Councillor C. Moretti, Councillor J. Webster, and Regional
Councillor G. Landon be appointed as members of Council; and further,
5)
That staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
22. Community Lead Testing Program
– Status Report (5) (5.3)
Report
Moved by: Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by: Councillor L. Kanapathi
1)
That the report titled
“Community Lead Testing Program – Status Report (5)” be received; and,
2)
That staff report back to
Council with the findings of the Community Lead Testing Program after
completion of sampling period #6; and further,
3)
That staff be authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
23. ONTARIO CLEAN AIR ALLIANCE
(5.7)
Correspondence
The
Committee considered an appropriate response to the correspondence, and agreed
to send a message to the Premier with congratulations on this initiative, and
encouraging expediting the finish of the coal phase-out as early as possible.
The Committee agreed to split the motion.
Moved by: Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor J. Heath
1)
That the correspondence from
Ontario Clean Air Alliance regarding “finishing the
coal phase out” be received; and
2)
That Council send a message of congratulations to the Premier on the
coal phase-out program.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor J. Heath
3)
That the message of congratulations to the Premier include
encouragement to expedite and complete the coal phase-out as early as possible.
CARRIED
24. 2010 SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT
AWARD PROGRAM (3.0)
Letter
Moved by: Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by: Councillor C. Moretti
1)
That the letter dated May 6,
2010 from the Minister Responsible for Seniors, encouraging the Town to
participate in the Senior Achievement Award Program, be received.
CARRIED
25. GALLERIA SUPERMARKET
APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION
RETAIL BUSINESS ACT (2.0)
Email Application Supporting
Material
The Committee received a presentation by
Chris Younger, Manager of Business Development for the Galleria Supermarket,
requesting support for the application to York Region to remain open on
statutory holidays.
The Committee acknowledged the Galleria
Supermarket’s community contribution, and discussed the difficulty in making
exceptions of this nature. Consideration was given to the Provincial
Legislation, the Region’s determination that an overall policy review is
appropriate rather than an individual exemption, competition issues, employee
willingness to work on holidays, the relatively small size of the supermarket,
and the precedent that would be set for other exemption requests. It was
requested that if the application was successful, that the Galleria provide a
celebration that employees could participate in, on Canada Day.
The Committee directed that staff provide
further background information regarding the Business Holiday Act,
Regional Policies, previous applications, and precedents.
A Motion to refer this matter to staff for
additional information, was lost. A Motion to move this matter forward to
Council on June 8, 2010, with additional information from staff, was lost. It
was noted that only consideration of the application, and not a specific
recommendation to support the application, would be forwarded to Council.
Moved by: Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by: Councillor C. Moretti
1)
That the application and
request for exemption pursuant to the Business Holiday Act from Galleria
Supermarket located at 7171 Yonge Street be received; and,
2)
That consideration of this matter be referred to Council on June 22,
2010; and further,
3)
That staff provide background information regarding the Business Holiday
Act, Regional Policies, previous applications, and precedents, prior to
Council’s consideration.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
26. UNIONVILLE BANDSTAND (6.0)
The Committee
briefly discussed the summer program for the Unionville Bandstand, for
information purposes.
IN CAMERA MATTERS
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi
1) That the following in-camera matters be deferred to the
General Committee meeting scheduled for June 14, 2010:
a)
Confidential General Committee
Minutes;
b)
A litigation matter affecting Markham;
c)
A proposed or pending
disposition of land by Markham - declaration of surplus property;
d)
A proposed or pending
expropriation of land by Markham – Update on OMB settlement;
e)
Advice that is subject to
solicitor-client privilege regarding a proposed settlement.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The General
Committee adjourned at 1:15 p.m.