MINUTES
GENERAL COMMITTEE
2006-01-23
Meeting No. 3
Finance & Administrative Issues Transportation
Issues
Chair: Councillor
S. Daurio Chair:
Councillor K. Usman
Vice Chair,
Budget: Councillor D. Horchik
Vice Chair,
IT: Regional Councillor B.
O’Donnell
Attendance
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C. Conrad,
Town Solicitor
J. Sales,
Commissioner of Community &
Fire Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
J. Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
S. Chait,
Director, Economic Development
A. Brown,
Director of Engineering
J. Lustig,
Director of Financial & Client Services
P.
Wealleans, Director of Taxation
A.
Mukherjee, Manager, Transportation/
Engineering
D. Taylor,
Manager, Executive Operations
B. Nanninga,
Executive Assistant to Mayor
and Council
J. Kee,
Committee Clerk
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The General Committee convened at the hour of
9:35 a.m. with Councillor S. Daurio in the Chair.
At 2:45 p.m., due
to Councillor K. Usman’s absence, Councillor S. Daurio remained in the Chair for
consideration of the Transportation Issues.
The General Committee recessed at the hour of
12:35
p.m. and reconvened at the hour of
1:10 p.m. with Councillor S. Daurio in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None
declared.
1. PORTABLE
CLASSROOMS (13.6)
Report
Mr. Zul Vaiya was in attendance to address Committee
requesting that Council do whatever is necessary to make sure that portable
classrooms are eliminated.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the report entitled “Portable Classrooms” be received;
And that the deputation of Mr. Zul Vaiya with respect to the
elimination of portable classrooms, be received.
CARRIED
Moved
by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded
by Councillor A. Chiu
Whereas Markham has 17% of York Region Schools; 32% of enrolment;
and 38% of portables, the Town of Markham requests the following:
- Presentation from the York
Region District School Board to General Committee on reason for
discrepancy between percentage of schools and percentage of enrolment;
- Presentation from York Region District School Board to General Committee on the
Board’s Capital Program for Markham; and
- Response from York Region District School Board to Markham on the Board’s plan, if any, to replace
old/required portables with new portables that have their own washrooms
and air conditioning.
CARRIED
2. GRANTS
SUB-COMMITTEE ALLOCATION OF CELEBRATE
MARKHAM GRANTS FOR THE FIRST
QUARTER OF 2006 (7.6)
Report 1
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That
the report entitled, “Grants Sub-Committee Allocation of Celebrate Markham
Grants for the First Quarter of 2006” be received;
And
that the $31,000 of the 2006 Celebrate Markham grants budget be allocated to
the three programs outlined on Table 1 of page 2 (of the January 23, 2006 staff
report);
And
further that the $31,000 be funded from the Celebrate Markham account
220-220-7802.
CARRIED
3. SUPPLY
AND DELIVERY OF FIREFIGHTERS’
BUNKER SUITS, RFP AWARD #
017-R-05 (7.12)
Report
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the
report entitled Supply and Delivery of Firefighters’ Bunker Suits, RFP Award #017-R-05 be received;
And
that Supply and Delivery of Firefighters’ Bunker Suits, RFP #017-R-05 be
awarded to the highest ranked and second lowest priced proponent, SafeDesign
Apparel Ltd. at a unit price of $1,840.06, inclusive of PST and exclusive of
GST for a term of 3 years with an option to renew for 2 additional years at
prices to be negotiated;
And
that the proposed 2006 Fire and Emergency Services Capital Budget Project
#7094, Phase II of Bunker Gear Replacement Program in the amount of $270,000 be
pre-approved;
And
that funding for the purchase of 188 bunker suits to replace current
firefighter bunker gear in the amount of $345,931.28 ($1,840.06 * 188) inclusive
of PST and exclusive of GST is provided for in Fire and Emergency Services Department’s
2005 Capital Account #67-6150-6698-005, Bunker Gear Replacement Phase 1 of 2 ($274,000.00)
and 2006 Capital Budget Project #7094, Phase II of Bunker Gear Replacement
Program ($71,931.28);
And
that funding for the 20 bunker suits required for the new recruits associated
with the Bur Oak Fire Station, in the amount of $36,801.20 ($1,840.06 * 20) inclusive
of PST and exclusive of GST, be provided for in Fire and Emergency Services
Department’s 2005 Capital Account # 67-5350-6002-005, Recruit Firefighter
Safety Clothing and Bunker Gear;
And
that the Fire and Emergency Services Department’s 2005 Capital Account #
67-6150-6698-005, Bunker Gear Replacement be closed upon payment of all
invoices and any remaining balance be returned to the original source of
funding;
And
further that staff report back to Council with recommendations regarding the
uses of the remaining funding in the 2006 Fire and Emergency Services Capital
Project #7094 Phase II of Bunker Gear Replacement Program, in the amount of
$198,068.72 ($270,000.00 – $71,931.28).
CARRIED
4. REPORT
ON SPENDING OF 2005 MARKHAM COUNCIL
GRANTS FOR ROUGE RIVER AND DON
RIVER WATERSHEDS (5.7)
Report
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That
the staff report entitled “Report on Spending of 2005 Markham Council Grants
for Rouge River and Don River Watersheds”, dated January 23, 2006, be received;
And
that Council defer providing further grants to the Don River Watershed until
such time as the Don Watershed Regeneration Council reports back on projects
completed in Markham using the $75,000 already granted for 2003, 2004 and 2005
which are being held by the Town of Markham in a capital based account.
CARRIED
5. 2006
BUDGET UPDATE (7.4 & 7.5)
Report
Mr.
Joel Lustig, Director of Financial and Client Services, provided a brief update
on the $500,000 of further reductions to the 2006 Operating Budget.
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That
the report entitled, “2006 Budget Update” be received;
And
that the $518,750 of 2006 Operating Budget reductions be approved in order to
reduce the 2006 proposed 2006 property tax rate increase from 5.50% to 4.88%;
And
further that staff be authorized to present a 4.88% property tax rate increase
at the February 6th, 2006
Budget Breakfast.
CARRIED
6. MARKHAM
HERITAGE ESTATES PROPOSED REVISION
TO LOT SALE POLICIES (8.7
& 16.11)
Report
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That
the eligibility, administration and valuation policies related to the sale of
lots in the Town’s Markham Heritage Estates subdivision be amended, as
recommended by the CAO and Commissioners Committee (CCC), as follows:
1. That the number of times a person, and/or his or her spouse, can
purchase a lot in Markham Heritage Estates be limited to one.
2. That the Town will undertake credit checks, at the discretion of the
Treasurer, on prospective purchaser as a component of the review of financial
capability to successfully undertake a heritage relocation and restoration
project in Markham Heritage Estates.
3. That the revised lot pricing as outlined in Appendix “A” to this
report, effective November 1, 2005, be received and made public.
4. That the value of the forgivable second mortgage held by the Town be
equal to the discounted lot price paid by the purchaser.
CARRIED
7. PURCHASE
OF SPONSORSHIPS – YEE HONG DRAGON
BALL GALA – JANUARY 28, 2006
(12.2.6)
Report
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That
Council receives the invitation from Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation to
purchase tickets to the Yee Hong Dragon Ball at the Metro Toronto Conservation
Centre on January 28, 2006;
And if Councillors wish to attend, tickets can be purchased to a
maximum cost of $4,000 from account #840 8415840.
CARRIED
8. PURCHASE
OF SPONSORSHIPS – EVERGREEN HOSPICE
WINTER FROLIC – FEBRUARY 17,
2006 (12.2.6)
Report
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That Council purchase tickets for Councillors
wishing to attend the Evergreen Hospice – Winter Frolic on Friday, February 17, 2006. This event will be held at
Angus Glen Golf Club;
And if Councillors wish to attend, tickets can be purchased from
account #840 8415840.
CARRIED
9. GREAT
CANADIAN SKATE – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2006
REQUESTING TO WAIVE PUBLIC
SKATE ADMISSION FEES (6.1)
Report
Moved by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That
the report titled “Great Canadian Skate”, be received;
And
that Mayor and Council approve waiving the public skate admission fees on Sunday, February 19, 2006;
And
further that the donations collected go to the Canadian Tire Foundation for
Families – Jump Start Program.
CARRIED
10. PROPOSED
FAITH DAYS POLICY (16.0 & 2.1)
Report 1
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That
the Town of Markham adopt a policy to endeavour not to book any statutory public
meetings on any significant faith days.
CARRIED
11. SOUTH
ASIAN YOUNG ADULT ASSOCIATION
USE OF MARKHAM CIVIC CENTRE
(12.2.6)
Report 1
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the report dated January 23, 2006 from
the Town Clerk and the Commissioner of Corporate Services entitled "Use of
Markham Civic Centre, South Asian Young Adult Association (SAYAA)", be
received;
And that the request from SAYAA to hold a
fundraising event at the Markham Civic Centre on Saturday, February 11, 2006 from 3:00
p.m. to 12:30 a.m. be
approved and forwarded to Special Events staff, subject to the following
conditions:
● The
Council Chamber will not be made available.
The Great Hall, Lower Atrium and Canada Room will be made available free
of charge. A staging area could be
created in the Great Hall for the dance competition.
● A
$500 security deposit will be required to cover damage that may occur. This deposit will be returned in the event no
damage occurs.
● One
(1) extra Security Guard will be required at a cost of $15.00 per hour for the
duration of the event. The Security
Guard to be hired by the Town.
● One
(1) Custodian will be required for the duration of the event and for two to
three hours following the event at a cost of $23.00 per hour. The Custodian to be hired by the Town.
CARRIED
12. 16TH
AVENUE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (5.7)
Mr. T.
Gan of iTrans was in attendance and gave a presentation regarding the study to
review the need and justification for improvements to the 16th Avenue corridor.
Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That
the presentation by Mr. T. Gan, iTrans, regarding the 16th Avenue Environmental Assessment be received;
And that the Region of York be requested to report back on
the feasibility of extending the Environmental Assessment along 16th Avenue to the Markham By-Pass;
And that staff be requested to bring back a report to General
Committee, prior to the Region reporting back, on options available and potential
ways, including streetscapes and elevations, of improving regional roads through
existing communities and neighbourhoods.
CARRIED AS AMENDED
(See following motion to amend)
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That the motion of Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti and Councillor Webster be
amended to add the following:
“That staff be requested to bring back a report to General Committee,
prior to the Region reporting back, on options available and potential ways,
including streetscapes and elevations, of improving regional roads through
existing communities and neighbourhoods.”
CARRIED
13. VIVA
UPDATE (5.0)
Ms. Mary
Frances Turner, Executive Co-ordinator of York Region Transit, was in
attendance to provide an update on the success and status of VIVA Phase 1 to
date. News of funding commitments from
the Province for Viva Phase 2 will be confirmed. Statistical details of VIVA’s operation will
be sent to the Town Clerk for circulation to Members of Committee.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the
presentation by Ms. Mary Frances Turner, Executive Co-ordinator of York Region
Transit, providing an update on VIVA, be received;
And
that letters be sent to the new Federal Minister of Transport, and the
Provincial Minister of Transportation advising that the Town of Markham
supports the planning and rapid transit initiatives of the Region of York, and
that the Town’s planning is dependent upon these transportation initiatives and
the funding at the levels previously requested.
CARRIED
14. ELSON
STREET AND TAWNEY ROAD
PROPOSED ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING
GUARD (3.16)
Report 1
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That
the report entitled “Elson Street
and Tawney Road – Proposed Adult School Crossing Guard”, be approved;
And
that the Engineering Department be authorized to establish an adult school
crossing guard service at the intersection of Elson Street
and Tawney Road at a cost of $4,628.40 per year, exclusive of GST;
And
that the crossing guard be funded from account 640-998-5642;
And
that the Operations Department be authorized to install school crossing,
crosswalk pavement markings and hard surface access to the existing sidewalk at
the intersection of Elson Street and Tawney Road in early spring 2006;
And
that the cost of labour and materials, for the associated crossing, be funded
by Forest Bay Homes;
And
that Staffing Services, the Town’s Adult School Crossing Guard supplier, be
directed to provide the services of an adult school crossing guard at Elson Street
and Tawney Road intersection early spring 2006 upon completion of the pavement
markings and sign installation.
CARRIED
15. HIGHGLEN
AVENUE AND FONDA ROAD
PROPOSED ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL
(5.12.3)
Report 1 2
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That
the report entitled “Highglen Avenue and Fonda Road – Proposed All-Way Stop Control” be approved;
And
that the attached by-law to amend Traffic By-law 106-71 Schedule 12 pertaining
to “Compulsory Stops”, by including an all-way stop control at the intersection
of Highglen Avenue and Fonda Road, be approved;
And
that the associated cost of labour and materials be funded by Forest Bay Homes;
And
that the Operations and Asset Management Department be directed to install the
all-way stop control at the subject intersection;
And
that York Regional Police be requested to enforce the all-way stop control upon
installation of these signs.
CARRIED
16. STONEBRIDGE
DRIVE AND WILFRED MURISON AVENUE
PROPOSED SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
SERVICE (3.16)
Report 1
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That
the staff report entitled “Stonebridge Drive and Wilfred Murison Avenue – Proposed School Crossing Guard Service” be
approved;
And
that the Engineering Department be authorized to establish and adult school
crossing guard service at the intersection of Stonebridge Drive and Wilfred Murison Avenue at a cost of $4,628.40 per year, exclusive of
GST;
And
that Council pre-approve an addition of $20,000 to the 2006 Operating Budget
for Adult School Crossing Guards, account 640-998-5642;
And
that the crossing guard be funded from account 640-998-5642;
And
that the Operations Department be authorized to install school crossing signs
and crosswalk pavement markings at the intersection of Stonebridge Drive and Wilfred Murison Avenue in early spring 2006;
And
that the cost of labour and materials, for the associated crossing, be funded
by Monarch Larkin (1055097 Ontario Ltd.);
And
that Staffing Services, the Town’s Adult School Crossing Guard supplier, be
directed to provide the services of an adult school crossing guard at Stonebridge Drive and Wilfred Murison Avenue in early spring 2006, upon completion of the
pavement markings and sign installation.
CARRIED
17. WOODBINE AVENUE BY-PASS
CATHEDRAL SECONDARY PLAN
TRI PARTY AGREEMENT (8.2)
Report 1 2
Mr.
Mac Cosburn, of Stantec Consulting Ltd. was in attendance and distributed
copies of a letter dated January 23, 2006 providing additional background information relating to funding for
the Woodbine Avenue By-Pass. After some
discussion, it was agreed that a motion to reinforce current policy should be
put forward.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That
the staff report entitled “Woodbine Avenue By-pass, Cathedral Secondary Plan
Tri Party Agreement” be received;
And
that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreements with
the Cathedral developers and the Region of York and acquire the necessary
property for the advancement of the Woodbine Avenue By-Pass (Phase 1 and 2a) to
the satisfaction of the CAO and Town Solicitor;
And that the Region of York be requested to advance the Woodbine Avenue By-Pass in the Region’s capital budget to 2009;
And that there will be a requirement for additional sewage allocation
that should be distributed according to the criteria established by Council in
November 2005;
And that this be specified in a Memorandum of Understanding with the
West Cathedral Landowners.
CARRIED
18. ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT
CAPITAL PROJECT PROCESS (5.0)
Report
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That
the January 23, 2006 report entitled “Engineering Department,
Capital Project Process”, be received;
And
that the process improvements as listed in the report be endorsed;
And
that engineering staff update Council on at least a quarterly basis of the
status of major capital projects as listed in the report;
And
that the merit of a quarterly update to Council on park projects and Community
Services Commission capital projects be considered by the Building and Parks
Construction Committee.
CARRIED
19. BIRCHMOUNT
ROAD EXTENSION
14TH AVENUE TO ENTERPRISE
DRIVE – PROJECT UPDATE (5.10)
Report
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the report entitled “Birchmount Road Extension 14th Avenue to Enterprise Drive – Project Update” be received;
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into agreements
with Ministry of Transportation, 407ETR, CN, Hydro One, Ontario Realty
Corporation, Ruland Properties Ltd and
other external agencies as may be required to implement the construction of the
Birchmount Road extension, in a form satisfactory to the CAO and the Town Solicitor;
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into agreements to
acquire property required to implement the construction of the Birchmount
extension, in a form satisfactory to the CAO and the Town Solicitor;
And that in
the event that there are any substantial financial or legal requirements
arising from the above noted Agreements or property acquisitions, staff will
report back to Council with recommendations for approval of these Agreements;
And that in
the event that staff are unable to come to an agreement with the property
owners for the acquisition of the required lands, the Director of Engineering, in
conjunction with the Town Solicitor, be authorized to apply for approval under
the Municipal Act to expropriate a fee simple interest in the lands;
And that staff
report back to Council upon award of tender;
And that staff
be authorized to continue negotiations with Ruland Properties Ltd. to resolve outstanding issues regarding the detailed design and
approval for the northerly section of Birchmount Road
from Highway 407 north to Enterprise
Drive;
And that in
the event that an acceptable arrangement for completion of the northerly
section of the Birchmount Road extension cannot be reached with Ruland Properties Ltd. by February 28th 2006, staff be authorized to issue a
purchase order to Totten Sims Hubicki to complete the detailed designs and
approval submissions for an amount not to exceed $60,000 exclusive of GST ($
64,200 inclusive of GST);
And that staff
be authorized to retain the law firm of Borden Ladner Gervais to assist in the
acquisition of properties for an amount not to exceed $55,000 exclusive of GST
($58,850 inclusive of GST);
And that staff
be authorized to issue a purchase order to CN Rail for an amount not to exceed
$75,000 exclusive of GST ($80,250 including GST) for the cost of CN Rail’s peer
review of the bridge design and consulting engineering costs for the track
diversion;
And that staff
be authorized to issue a purchase order to 407 ETR for an amount not to exceed
$45,000 exclusive of GST ($48,150 including GST) for the cost of 407 ETR’s peer
review of work proposed within the highway-right-of-way;
And that staff
be authorized to retain a qualified legal surveying firm to prepare the
necessary property acquisition plans for an amount not to exceed $50,000
exclusive of GST ($53,500 inclusive of GST);
And that the
Engineering Departments 2006 Capital Budget be amended to add $226,000 for the Birchmount Road
extension to be funded by the Town Wide Hard Development Charges;
And that the
Finance and Engineering Departments report back to Council on the impact of
this project and other Engineering capital projects funded from Development
Charges on projected debt financing requirements.
CARRIED
20. GO
TRANSIT
HAGERMAN GRADE SEPARATION –
PROJECT UPDATE (5.10)
Report 1 2
a) 2
b) 2
c) 2
d) 2
e) 3
Committee
requested that staff update Members on the implications of the Hagerman Grade
Separation project being undertaken by GO Transit. Staff distributed detailed information
relating to the recommended option and potential costs to relocate existing
Town services which will be impacted.
Some concerns were raised relating to the Town’s financial obligation;
timelines involved; other crossing agreements; and risks involved.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the
report entitled “GO Transit Hagerman Grade
Separation Project Update” dated January 23, 2006 be received;
And that staff
be authorized to continue negotiating with GO Transit to reach an agreement
with respect to the relocation of Town services including cost sharing, project
scheduling, conveyance of easements and other items relating to the
implementation of the project;
And that the
preferred design concepts for the relocation of Town services as presented by
engineering staff at the January 23rd 2006 Committee meeting be received;
And that staff
be authorized to finalize the preferred design concepts with GO Transit for
inclusion into the design-build contract;
And that staff
report back to General Committee in the spring of 2006 with an update on the
services to be relocated, total project costs, cost sharing, agreements,
financing, any additional 2006 Capital Budget requirements, conveyance of
easements and schedule in respect to the relocation of Town services.
CARRIED
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Other
matters considered by General Committee at its meeting on January 23, 2006:
21. DEMONSTRATIONS
OF TWO PAPERLESS AGENDA
SOFTWARE SYSTEMS (16.23)
Mr. Shiraz Baksh and Mr. Franz Gangl of IKON Office
Solutions, Inc. were in attendance and gave a demonstration of the Laserfiche
electronic agenda management system.
Ms. Janice Cooke and Mr. Bob
Ferguson from ClearFrame Solutions were in attendance and gave a demonstration
of the eGenda public sector meeting management system.
Committee suggested that a work session be
scheduled where Members of Council would have the opportunity to try out both
systems on the computer.
Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That
the demonstrations of paperless agenda systems by IKON Office Solutions, Inc.
and ClearFrame Solutions be received;
And
that the Town Clerk be requested to report back to General Committee with a
staff award, an implementation plan and a funding strategy;
And
further that prior to the report being presented to General Committee, the Town
Clerk schedule a work session to give Members of Council an opportunity to work
with the two systems.
CARRIED
22. TOURISM
MARKHAM (12.2.6)
Report 3 4
Mr. Don
Eastwood, Director of Economic Strategy, and Ms. Brenda McGowan, Tourism
Promotion Coordinator, from the Region of York, were in attendance and provided
information on the Region’s Tourism Marketing Program.
Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That
the report regarding the proposed initiative “Tourism
Markham” be received;
And that the presentation by Mr. Don Eastwood and Ms. Brenda McGowan of
the Region of York Economic Development Department regarding the Region’s
Tourism Marketing Program be received;
And that the Town of Markham continue to work with the Region of York’s
Tourism Advisory Group to attract tourists to the Markham area.
CARRIED
23. 2006
REASSESSMENT – CURRENT VALUE
ASSESSMENT (CVA) IMPACT ON
TOWN OF MARKHAM (7.1 & 7.3)
Report
Mr. Paul
Wealleans, Director of Taxation, gave a presentation providing detailed information
relating to the 2006 Province-wide property re-assessment and impacts for each
Ward, Property Class and Specific Property Types in the Town of Markham.
Staff was
requested to provide to Members of Council the distribution of the CVA changes
by Ward by property class for the Town.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That
this report be received for information.
CARRIED
24. CORNELL
PUBLIC SCHOOL
– TRAFFIC SAFETY ISSUES (5.12)
Ms. Rene
Torrington was in attendance on behalf of the Cornell Ratepayers Association
and the Cornell School Council expressing concern regarding traffic safety
issues at Cornell Public School.
Staff
advised that several studies have been carried out at this site, and to date,
the warrants have not been met. A
meeting will be arranged with representatives of the Cornell School Council and
school staff as soon as possible to review the matter further.
There
was some discussion regarding the catchment area of the school and staff
advised that this information will be clarified and reported back.
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the deputation of Ms. Rene Torrington on behalf of the Cornell
Ratepayers Association and the Cornell School Council regarding traffic safety
issues at Cornell Public School be received;
And that the matter be referred to staff for a report and
recommendation on the matter.
CARRIED
25. STAFF
AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR THE PERIOD
FROM NOVEMBER 1 TO DECEMBER
31, 2005 (7.12)
Report
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That
the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for the period from November 1 to December 31, 2005” be received.
CARRIED
26. IBM
OFFER FOR DISCOUNTED INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS (7.13)
Report
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That
the report dated January 23, 2006 entitled “IBM
Offer for Discounted Information Technology Products” be received;
And
that staff proceed with the Tendering process for purchases to meet 2006 server
hardware requirements.
CARRIED
27. MINUTES
–BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE
DECEMBER 6, 2005 (7.4 &
7.5)
Minutes
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That
the minutes of the Budget Sub-Committee meeting held on December 6, 2005 be received.
CARRIED
28. TOWN
OF NEWMARKET RESOLUTION REGARDING
VOTE 2006 - TASK FORCE
RECOMMENDATIONS (13.5.2 & 14.0)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That
the letter dated January 12, 2006 regarding recommendations of the Town of
Newmarket Vote 2006 Strategy Task Force, and noting that all municipalities in
York Region are being contacted to determine if there is interest in conducting
a cooperative education/media campaign be received and referred to the Town
Clerk.
CARRIED
29. BAYVIEW
AVENUE CLASS EA STUDY
SOUTH OF JOHN STREET TO NORTH OF
MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE
STUDY COMMENCEMENT
NOTIFICATION (5.10)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That
the letter from Mr. M. Chiu, Consultant Project Coordinator, McCormick Rankin
Corporation, dated November 28, 2005, advising that York Region is commencing a
study of Bayview Avenue from south of John Street to north of Major Mackenzie
Drive East be received.
CARRIED
30. YORK REGION
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
REQUEST
14TH AVENUE AT HOAKE
ROAD/REDKEY DRIVE (5.12.1)
Letter
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That
the letter from York Region, dated December 16, 2005, recommending that traffic
signals not be installed at the intersection of 14th Avenue and
Redkey Drive/Hoake Road at this time be received.
CARRIED
31. CITY
OF TORONTO
MORNINGSIDE AVENUE/MARKHAM
BY-PASS EXTENSION (5.10)
Committee
expressed some concern with respect to the current relationship between the
Town of Markham, Region of York and the City of Toronto respecting cross-border transportation
matters, and it was suggested that it would be helpful to hold regular meetings
to resolve areas of concern.
Moved by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That
the report from the City of Toronto recommending that the City objects to any
north/south road in York Region that will increase traffic congestion in
Toronto and that York Region be requested to reconsider the Markham By-pass
Alignment C north of Steeles Avenue East be received.
CARRIED
32. TRANSPORTATION
MASTER PLAN UPDATE (5.0)
Letter
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That
the letter from York Region, dated December 16, 2005, containing an update on
the 2002 Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Study be received and referred to
staff.
CARRIED
33. CITY
OF KITCHENER
TRAFFIC CALMING PROVINCIAL
STATEMENT (5.12)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That
the letter from the City of Kitchener, dated December 13, 2005, containing a
recommendation that the Province of Ontario be requested to amend its
legislation to remove the requirement for Environmental Assessments for the
implementation of traffic calming measures be received and referred
to staff.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the Committee resolve In Camera to
discuss confidential property and legal matters. (3:10 p.m.)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the Committee rise. (3:15 p.m.)
CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of General Committee adjourned at the hour of 3:15
p.m.