GENERAL
COMMITTEE
2006-05 -15
Meeting No.10
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
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
J. Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
P. Loukes,
Director, Operations
S. Chait,
Director, Economic Development
F. Wong,
Manager, Financial Planning
A. Brown,
Director of Engineering
A.
Mukherjee, Manager, Transportation/
Engineering
L. Mele, Development
Engineer
B. Wiles,
Manager, By-Law Enforcement &
Licensing
P. Loukes, Director,
Operations & Asset
Management
J. Carnegie,
Director, Corporate Communications
B. Roth,
Director, Recreation & Culture Services
G. Taylor,
Manager, Community Centre
Operations
P.
Wealleans, Director, Taxation
B. Labelle,
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.
The General Committee recessed at the hour of
11:55 A.m. and reconvened at the hour of
1:40 p.m. with Councillor S. Daurio in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None
declared.
1. THE YORK
CENTRE FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH
AND FAMILIES – REQUEST FOR
FUNDING (13.4 & 12.2.6)
Letter
1 2 Case
Statement Executive
Summery
Dr.
Helena Jaczek was in attendance to deliver a presentation on the services
provided by The York Centre, a community-based children’s mental health agency.
She advised that organization provides a range of treatment and intervention
services for approximately fifteen hundred (1500) children, youth and their
families who are experiencing social, emotional, behavioural or mental health
problems. Dr. Jaczek indicated that The York Centre is looking to the community
in an attempt to secure two million dollars in funding in order to construct
more appropriate facilities and to increase its overall service capacity.
Moved
by Mayor D. Cousens
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the request for funding from The York Centre be referred to staff
for an evaluation and assessment and that staff report back to a forthcoming
meeting of the General Committee.
CARRIED
2. WARD 1 (SOUTH) THORNHILL RESIDENTS,
BAYVIEW GLEN
RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION, AND
FLOOD COMMITTEE
OF BRIGHTBAY-COURTHAM HOMEOWNERS RE
AUGUST 19, 2005 STORM AND RESIDENTIAL
DAMAGE (3.0 & 5.7)
Presentation Comments
Ms.
Toinette Bezant, Interim President, Bayview Glen Residents Association, delivered a
statement on behalf of the Ward 1 (south) Thornhill residents, Bayview Glen
Residents Association, and Flood Committee of Brightbay-Courtham Homeowners affected
by the August
19, 2005 storm.
Moved by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That the presentation by Ms. Toinette Bezant on behalf of the Ward 1
(south) Thornhill residents, Bayview Glen Residents Association, and Flood Committee
of Brightbay-Courtham Homeowners be received and
referred to staff;
And that Markham staff, the community groups and the consultant
retained on behalf of the residents affected by the August 19, 2005 storm meet
with interested Councillors as quickly as possible, to review the preliminary
findings of the Town’s consultant, and to review documented questions and
concerns;
And
that June 12, 2006 be reserved as a preliminary date for a public
information meeting in regards to the August 19, 2005 flood.
CARRIED
3. TASTE OF ASIA
FESTIVAL – REQUEST FOR FUNDING
MS. EMILY NG (7.6 &
12.2.6)
Attachment
Ms. Emily Ng was in attendance to present
details with respect to a request for funding in the amount of $15,000 to
support the 2006 Taste of Asia Festival. She indicated that the event
celebrates diversity and has become the Town of Markham’s largest
multicultural festival.
There was discussion regarding whether a
budget and/or business plan had been submitted for the event. Staff advised
that organizers of the Festival will be submitting a financial plan as soon as
possible and that staff will undertake an assessment of the submission before funds
are released.
Moved by Mayor D. Cousens
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the Taste of Asia
Festival be granted $12,500, as budgeted, to support the 2006 Taste of Asia
Festival.
CARRIED
4. YORK
REGION
NINTH LINE DESIGN UPDATE
(5.10)
Mr.
G. Robinson, York Region, was in attendance to present an update on the Ninth
Line reconstruction project. He noted
that construction on the project was targeted to begin in the fall of 2006 and
was to be completed by the fall of 2007. Mr. Robinson presented a status of the
project to date including details with respect to Streetscape opportunities,
noise policy, a community consultation program and an overview of adjoining
Regional road projects in 2006.
The
Committee posed questions regarding noise mitigation measures with respect to
Participation House. Mr. Robinson informed Members that consultations were
ongoing and that a commitment had been made by both parties to come to a
satisfactory arrangement.
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That
the update from Mr. G. Robinson, York Region, regarding the Ninth Line design,
be received.
CARRIED
5. OUR TOWN – MARKHAM (12.2.6)
Presentation Information
Ms.
J. Carnegie, Director of Corporate Communications delivered a presentation on
the “Our Town” program, a WNED television series developed to highlight various
communities surrounding the cities of Toronto and Buffalo. She informed Members
that the program will focus on the Town of Markham in their
September, 2006 episode. Ms. Carnegie presented a schedule in which various
stakeholder meetings will occur in order to acquire material and strategize a
direction for the program. She noted that she will be circulating a list of
stakeholders involved to Members of Council.
Moved by
Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That
the presentation by the Director of Corporate Communications, regarding the
“Our Town” program, be received.
CARRIED
6. KEEPING OF PROHIBITED ANIMALS (2.8)
Report
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That
By-law 2005-254 “Animal Control By-law” be amended to include regulations and
an approval process to allow for the keeping of exempted
prohibited animals through an annual licence;
And
that By-law 2002-276 “Fee By-law” be amended to include an annual $200.00
licencing fee for the keeping of prohibited animals to offset costs in
administering the licence type
And
that a request received from Ms. Christine McGeean to licence the keeping of a
prohibited animal, one hawk, at 6 Erlane Avenue in Markham be approved, subject
to:
- Amendment
of the by-law to include a keeping of a prohibited animal licence
category;
- Submission
of an application and application fee;
- Agreement
to licence conditions that include:
- Compliance
with Ministry regulations
- The
proposed Mews comply with Zoning and all other regulations
- No
free flying of the bird from the property occur
And
that a request from Ms. Helen Tam to licence the keeping of prohibited animals,
two Sugar Gliders, at 24 Randall Avenue not be approved.
CARRIED
7. COUNCIL EXPENSES AND USE OF CORPORATE
(16.23.2)
RESOURCES – ELECTION YEARS
Presentation
Staff presented
a review of Council’s discretionary budget and items within the Town of Markham Business Expense and Conference Policy that relate to an election year.
There was
discussion regarding election year limitations for Ward Councillor newsletters
and public notice letters. When asked, staff advised that there were no
provisions within the current budget to allow for Regional Councillors to send
Town wide newsletters. It was noted that About Markham is
a publication Regional Councillors can utilize in order to correspond with
residents prior to the deadlines established for election years.
The Committee discussed
the policy for use of Town owned cell phones and Personal Digital Assistant
(PDA) devices used by Members of Council during an election year. There was
also discussion regarding election content on websites in which the costs for
hosting were financed as a discretionary expenditure by a Member of Council. Staff
advised that all election campaigning through communication channels funded in
whole, or in part, by the Town of Markham ought to be prohibited at all times.
There was debate as to whether it would be reasonable to allow for a prorated
arrangement whereby Councillors assume the costs for internet hosting and/or
cell phone service from Nomination Day to Election Day. Staff agreed to
undertake a review and report back on whether website domains funded, at one
time, by the Town of Markham should be used for community information as well
as election campaigning.
Moved by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Mayor D. Cousens
That the
presentation by the Treasurer regarding Council expenses and the use of
corporate resources in election years be received;
And that
the issue of Council Newsletters and public notices be referred to staff to
review and report back with recommendations on methods for communication by
Regional Councillors, including provision of funding equal to funds afforded to
Ward Councillors.
CARRIED
8. 2006 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL SUMMARY
(7.0)
Presentation
Staff
delivered a presentation highlighting the Town of Markham’s first
quarter financial summary for 2006.
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Regional Councillor Heath
That
the presentation by the Manager, Financial Planning, regarding the 2006 First
Quarter Financial Summary be received.
CARRIED
9. MINUTES OF AUDIT COMMITTEE
APRIL 24, 2006 (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on April 24, 2006 be received.
CARRIED
10. MINUTES OF MARKHAM
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ON ACCESSIBILITY - APRIL 19, 2006 (16.34)
Minutes Letter
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the minutes of the Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility meeting held on April 19, 2006 be received;
And
that the following recommendation of the Markham Advisory Committee on
Accessibility be approved:
That May 28 – June 3, 2006 be proclaimed National Access Awareness Week (NAAW) in the Town of Markham;
And that the Town of Markham By-law
division be requested to carry out a parking blitz with respect to the
enforcement of designated parking spaces for people with disabilities during
the week of May 28 – June 3, which is National Access Awareness Week.
CARRIED
11. CANCELLATION, REDUCTION OR REFUND OF
TAXES UNDER SECTIONS 357 AND
358 OF THE
MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 (7.3)
Report
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That
Residential taxes totalling $47,491.99 be adjusted under Section 357 (in the
amount of $24,897.34) and Section 358 (in the amount of $22,594.65) of the Municipal Act, 2001 of which the Town’s portion is estimated
to be $11,398.08;
And
that the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments;
And
that the Treasurer be directed to adjust the Collector’s Roll.
CARRIED
12. 2006 TAX RATES AND LEVY BY-LAW (7.3)
Report
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That
a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling
$425,561,433 required by the Town of Markham, Regional
Municipality of York, Boards of Education in a form substantially similar to
the attached Appendix and satisfactory to the Town Solicitor and to provide for
the mailing of notices requesting payment of taxes for the year 2006, as set
out as follows, be approved:
Town
of Markham $ 90,023,794
Region
of York $170,322,847
School
Boards: $164,878,847
Old
Markham BIA: $ 176,012
Unionville
BIA $ 159,933
Total: $425,561.433
CARRIED
13. STAFF AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR THE
MONTH OF APRIL 2006 (7.12)
Report
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for the Month of April 2006” be
received.
CARRIED
14. AWARD OF TENDER 063-T-06 REPLACEMENT OF
19TH
AVENUE BRIDGE OVER LITTLE ROUGE CREEK (7.12.1)
Report
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the report entitled “Award of Tender 063-T-06 Replacement of 19th Avenue Bridge Over Little Rouge Creek” be received;
And
that Tender 063-T-06 Replacement of 19th Avenue Bridge Over Little Rouge Creek be awarded to the lowest priced
bidder, Anscon Contracting Inc. in the amount of $515,413.50, exclusive of
contingency and GST;
And
that the use of the $34,500 contingency, exclusive of GST, will be guided by
the Expenditure Control Policy;
And
that the award be funded from Asset Management Department, Capital Works, ROW’s
2006 Capital Budget Account # 058 6150 7035 005 Bridges and Culvert Improvement
Program in the amount of $2,315,000.
CARRIED
15. MINUTES OF GENERAL COMMITTEE
MAY 1, 2006 (16.0)
Minutes
The Committee
posed questions with respect to a motion passed by the Environmental Issues Committee
(EIC) on March 31, 2006 which recommended
staff proceed with the established process leading to a pesticide By-law being
brought forward to General Committee on June 12, 2006.
It was noted that General Committee deferred the recommendation at its April 24, 2006 meeting. There was discussion on the existing process for deferrals
of this nature. Staff advised of two
prior resolutions of Council contrary to the motion made by EIC. Staff advised
that the motion would not be considered by Council because of its recent
deferral by General Committee and due to the fact that Council had already
taken a position on the matter.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the minutes of the General Committee meeting of May 1, 2006 be confirmed.
CARRIED
16. MARKHAM
SKATING CLUB (6.0 & 12.2.6 & 7.6)
Report Attachment
Members
noted concerns with respect to the fact that representatives from the Markham
Skating Club were not in attendance. Staff advised that they have been in
consultation with the Markham Skating Club on a number of occasions and were
working with them to promote their current programming. The Committee discussed
alternative arrangements and the potential impacts if the Town were to
surrender control as the service provider for the Learn-to-Skate program.
Moved by Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
That the report entitled “Markham Skating Club” be deferred to the June 12, 2006 meeting of the General Committee;
And that representatives from the Markham Skating Club be forwarded a
copy of the this report along with an invitation to attend the June 12, 2006
meeting of the General Committee.
CARRIED
17. WARD
BUILDING RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
HIRING THE ARCHITECT (6.7 & 7.9)
Report
Moved by Councillor
J. Webster
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That
Council approve issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to hire an architect to
design and administer the construction of Phase 1 of the Ward Building
reconstruction including undertaking a community consultation process,
completing a federal environmental assessment and conducting a site drainage
review;
And
that Council approve including a provision for the architect to develop a
schematic design for a possible future Phase 2 of the Ward Building reconstruction
within the RFP;
And
that Council approve establishing a Technical Advisory Committee as described
in this report to oversee the design of the Ward Building.
CARRIED
18. JENNINGS
GATE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
FEES BY-LAW (5.5 & 5.3)
Report
When queried,
staff confirmed that the Jennings Gate Municipal Water System Fees By-Law will
allow for homeowners to prepay on the total owing in the amount of $17,168. It
was also confirmed that the interest rate will be calculated on the amount
outstanding, after any initial prepayments, and that the Town of Markham is not tied
into any binding arrangements said to be undertaken by the Region of York.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
the report entitled “Jennings Gate Municipal Water System – Fees By-law” be
received;
And
that Council enact a Fees By-law pursuant to Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001;
And
that the Finance Department be authorized to collect the total project costs
for the Jennings Gate Municipal Water System from the property owners of
Jennings Gate Estates (as set out in the Fees By-law) in the amount of $17,168
per lot;
And
that the costs per lot be paid as either an interest free lump sum payment or
over 10 years accruing interest at the current Region of York 10 Year Debenture
Rate, 4.7% calculated annually in advance;
And
that any unpaid amounts be added to the tax account of each property owner.
CARRIED
19. IMPLEMENTATION OF AEROBIC LANDFILL
AT SETTLER’S PARK LANDFILL SITE (5.7)
Report Presentation
The
Committee asked whether it would be feasible to remove the existing waste material
at the site. Staff confirmed that such a program would be time and labour
intensive, disrupt the community, tax the existing roadways and create
difficulties in locating a transfer site. Staff also indicated that
regeneration and naturalization of the area will occur at a much greater rate
if the proposal for an aerobic landfill is approved.
Members
requested that staff deliver a presentation on the vision for Settler’s Park at
the forthcoming public information meeting. The Committee also noted concerns
with respect to the timing of the public meeting and it was agreed that details
would be worked out between Councillor E. Shapero and staff. Councillor Shapero
also requested that, if interested, the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) and
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) be invited to liaise with
staff for the purposes of sharing information regarding the technology behind
the project. Staff confirmed that this will be the case.
Moved by E. Shapero
Seconded by J.
Virgilio
That
the report entitled “Implementation of Aerobic Landfill at Settler’s Park
Landfill Site” be received;
And
that Beatty & Associates be retained to carry out the final design,
preparation of tender document, site supervision and contract administration
for the Installation of Aerobic Landfill and Leachate Recirculation System at
the Settler’s Park Landfill site at an upset limit of $108,000 (excluding GST);
And
that the tendering process for retaining consultant services be waived in
accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341, Part II Section 7(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 cost for the project be funded from the 2006 Capital Budget, Account
No. 058-5399-7028-005;
And
further that a Public Information meeting be held in July/August 2006 to advise
the local residents of the undertaking.
CARRIED
20. AMENDMENT TO FEE BY-LAW TO REFLECT AN
ADMINISTRATION FEE FOR STREET LIGHTING
RECOVERIES FOR ENERGY AND MAINTENANCE FROM
DEVELOPERS OF SUBDIVISIONS NOT YET ACCEPTED
FOR
MAINTENANCE BY THE TOWN (10.0 & 5.19)
Report Attachment
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That
Fee By-law 2002-276 be amended to reflect an Administration Fee of 10% to be
added to the Costs for Recoveries for Street Lighting Energy and Maintenance
from Developers of subdivisions not yet Accepted for Maintenance by the Town;
And
that the additional revenue of $30,000 be credited against the Town’s Revenue
Strategy target;
And
that public notice be provided in accordance with the Notice By-law 2002-275.
CARRIED
21. ELECTION SIGN AMENDMENT (14.0 & 2.16)
Report
The
Committee discussed extending the time period in which election signs are to be
removed by candidates following an election. When questioned, staff confirmed
that they have, in the past, used staff outside of the By-law Department to
remove signage during the election campaign period particularly the final days
prior to Election Day. There was also discussion on the use of vehicles
as signs and whether the current By-law regulates such usage. It was noted that
a vehicle visibly marked with advertising parked stationary in one area is
currently considered a sign and subject to action taken through the current
By-law. When asked, staff also confirmed that the Town of Markham cannot
prohibit wrapped signage appearing on York Region Transit buses as such
regulation falls outside of the municipality’s jurisdictional control.
The
Committee had considerable discussion regarding the proposed prohibition of
affixing election signage to back lot fencing. Staff also noted, when asked,
that only lawn signs are permitted on the boulevards adjacent to the front and
flankage yards.
Moved
by Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the proposed by-law be enacted to amend By-law 2002-94 “Sign By-law” to provide
appropriate revisions to effect the changes outlined in Schedule A – Identified
Issues & Amendment Solution Table be amended
as follows and as amended, it be enacted:
·
Election sign removal period
be extended to seven (7) days following Election Day;
·
Election signage be
permitted in back lots as long as they are independently attached to the ground;
·
The definition of “campaign
headquarters” specify a “building”;
And that the matter relating to the use of vehicles as signs
be referred to staff to acquire a legal opinion and report back with
recommendations;
CARRIED
22. TAXI BY-LAW (2.23)
Report Appendix
A
The Committee
discussed the possibility of a system designed to allow for tarrif rates to
fluctuate with gas prices. Staff noted that the current process allows for
staff to review the tarrif rates every two (2) years in an attempt to remain
consistent with gas prices and to align with the City of Toronto and the
City of Vaughan. Members also discussed the potential for Council to delegate the
determination of tarrif rates to staff. Staff agreed to review the feasibility
of such a proposal.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That
By-law 2002-308, “A by-law for licensing, regulating and governing owners and
drivers of taxicabs and taxicab brokers” be amended to:
- Increase tariff rates as outlined in
Appendix A
- Require a taxi owner to change the
particulars of his vehicle when discontinuing the services of a Taxi
Broker
- Authorize the extension of a licence, by
the Licensing Officer, pending a hearing before the Licensing Committee
and a decision by Council
CARRIED
23. CONVEYANCING REQUIRED TO RE-ALIGN
CASTAN
AVENUE (8.5)
Report Figure
1 2 3
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That
a by-law be enacted to stop up and close that portion of Castan Avenue legally
described as Part of Lots 1, 2, 141, 144, 169 and 170, Plan 65M-3178,
designated as Parts 1, 3, 6, 8, 10 and 11, Plan 65R-19804 and all of Lots 142
and 143, Plan 65M-3178;
And
that the temporary diversion of Castan Avenue being lands legally described as
Lots 1, 2, 141, 142, 143, 144, 169 and 170, Plan 65M-3178 be declared surplus
pursuant to Town of Markham By-law 178-96 and that notice of the proposed
disposition of such lands be placed on the agenda for the Council meeting of
May 23, 2006;
And
that a by-law be enacted at Council on June 13, 2006, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer of Land and
other related documents for the completion of the conveyancing required to
re-align Castan Avenue to its original location, in a form satisfactory to the Town
Solicitor.
CARRIED
24. CROSSING
AGREEMENT WITH GO TRANSIT
IN THE GREENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY (5.0, 5.14)
Report Attachment
A B C D E
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That the report entitled
“Crossing Agreement with GO Transit in the Greensborough Community” be
received;
And that the three GO Transit standard crossing agreements as modified
by the Town in consultation with GO Transit, to allow for the construction of
Castlemore Avenue across the GO Transit right-of-way in the Greensborough
Community, be executed by the Mayor and Clerk as authorized on December 10,
2002, by Council;
And that GO Transit be requested to expedite the execution of these
crossing agreements for the construction of Castlemore Avenue to be completed
by the Greensborough Developers’ Group;
And that timing of completion of construction of the extension of Castlemore Avenue from east of Highway 48 to east of
the GO Transit tracks be extended from December 31, 2005, to December
31, 2006.
CARRIED
25. EMPLOYEE COMMUTER OPTIONS
PROGRAM UPDATE (5.7)
Presentation
Staff
advised that they are satisfied with the participation from Town of Markham employees to date. The Committee commended Mr.
Lorenzo Mele, TDM Coordinator, and staff for their efforts.
Moved
by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the presentation from Mr. L. Mele, TDM Coordinator, providing an
update on the Employee Commuter Options Program, be deferred to the June 12,
2006 meeting of the General Committee.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the Committee resolve In Camera to discuss a confidential property
matter. (3:15 p.m.)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the Committee rise and report. (3:22
p.m.)
CARRIED
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26. MARKHAM’S
SAFE STREETS STRATEGY
2005 RESULTS AND 2006/2007 PLAN (5.10)
Report
Moved
by Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
report entitled “Region of York 2006/2007 and 10 Year Capital Budget” be
deferred to the Development Services Committee meeting on May 16, 2006.
CARRIED
27. MAIN
STREET TRUCK PROHIBITION
(5.12)
Report Attachment
A B C
Mr. A.
Mukherjee, Manager, Transportation, will be in attendance to speak to this
issue.
Moved
by Councillor J. Webster
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
That
the report entitled “Main Street Markham Truck Prohibition”, dated May 15,
2006, be received;
And
that a by-law be passed to prohibit trucks on Main Street Markham from Princess Street to 16th Avenue, effective June 1, 2006;
And
that York Regional Police be requested to prioritize truck prohibition
enforcement on Main Street
Markham by conducting a week long targeted enforcement plan upon installation
of the truck prohibition signs in early June followed by regular enforcement
thereafter;
And
that the $1,081,910 received from the Province of Ontario for the cancellation of the Main Street Markham (Highway 48) connecting link agreement be transferred to the Lifecycle
Replacement and Capital Reserve;
And
that the Engineering Department 2006 Capital Budget be amended to include an
allowance of $25,000 for installation of regulatory and advisory signs on
adjacent roads under the jurisdiction of the Town, MTO, Region of York and
Highway 407ETR, to be funded from the Lifecycle Replacement and Capital
Reserve;
And
that the tendering process to retain a sign installation contractor be waived
in accordance with Purchasing By-law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7(1);
And
that staff monitor the truck volumes and enforcement levels and report back to
Council on the results.
CARRIED
28. REGION
OF YORK
2006-2007 AND 10 YEAR CAPITAL BUDGET (5.0)
Report Attachment
A B C
Moved by
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
report entitled “Region of York 2006/2007 and 10 Year Capital Budget” be
deferred to the Development Services Committee meeting on May 16, 2006.
CARRIED
29. LETTER OF CONCERN – MISS PENNY PARMENTER
THE GREAT MARKHAM
RODEO – MAY 27, 2006 (3.5
& 12.2.6)
Letter
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That the letter dated May 6,
2006 from Miss Penny Parmenter, Richmond Hill, expressing concern regarding
possible cruelty to animals involved in the Great Markham Rodeo event on May
27, 2006, be received.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The General Committee adjourned
at the hour of 3:35 p.m.