General Committee
January 26, 2015
Meeting
Number 4
Finance & Administrative Issues Community Services Issues
Chair: Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath Chair: Councillor Alan Ho
Vice Chair: Councillor Colin Campbell Vice
Chair: Councillor Alex Chiu
Environment
& Sustainability Issues Building,
Parks, & Construction Issues
Chair: Councillor
Valerie Burke Chair: Councillor Colin
Campbell
Vice Chair: Councillor Karen Rea Vice Chair: Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
Alternate formats are available
upon request.
Attendance
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Andy
Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer
Jim
Baird, Commissioner of Development Services
Trinela
Cane, Commissioner of Corporate Services
Brenda
Librecz, Commissioner of Community & Fire Services
Catherine
Conrad, City Solicitor
Kimberley
Kitteringham, City Clerk
Joel
Lustig, Treasurer
Bill
Snowball, Fire Chief
Bob Nicholson, Acting Director of Operations
Peter Loukes, Director of Environmental Services
Mary Creighton, Director of Recreation
Services
Bill Wiles, Manager By-Law Enforcement
George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner,
Planning/Urban
Design
Andrea Tang, Manager Financial Planning
Alida
Tari, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The General Committee meeting convened at the hour of 9:06 AM with Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath in the Chair and Councillor Alan Ho Chaired Community Services
related items.
The General Committee recessed at 1:11 PM and reconvened at 2:03 PM.
Disclosure of
Interest
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath disclosed an interest with respect to item No.
20 (Request for Proposal 169-R-14 of Markham Services Provider for Heath Care
Benefits Plan) as he owns shares in Sun Life Financial, and did not take part
in the discussion or vote on this matter.
1. SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (16.0)
Presentation Attachment
Ms. Angela
Morris delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Seniors' Forum held on
September 16, 2014 by the Senior Advisory Committee.
The
Committee praised the Senior Advisory Committee for holding their first Seniors'
Forum and thanked them for their presentation.
The
Committee discussed the following relative to concerns and issues raised at the
Seniors' Forum:
·
Municipal
dedicated space for Seniors
·
Discounted
rates for seniors
·
Older
Adult Strategy
·
Issues
and concerns related to transportation for seniors
·
Issues
and concerns related to affordable housing within York Region
·
Importance
of communication (what programs are available and where)
The
Committee suggested that staff contact the York Region radio station 105.9 FM
and investigate whether it can be used to advertise senior programs.
Moved by
Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That
the presentation by Ms. Angela Morris, Senior Advisory Committee Chair entitled
“Seniors Advisory Committee,” be received and
referred back to staff.
Carried
2. PROPOSED 2015 WATER AND WASTEWATER RATE
(7.4)
Presentation Report
Peter Loukes, Director, Environmental
Services and Andrea Tang, Manager, Financial Planning delivered a PowerPoint
presentation regarding the proposed 2015 Water/Wastewater rates.
The Committee discussed the following
relative to the proposed 2015 Water and Wastewater rate:
·
Concerns with steady increase
with respect to the water rate
·
Less than 1% on the discussion
point regarding Infrastructure Leakage Index (ILI)
·
Replacing and upgrading aging
infrastructure
·
Life Cycle Reserve Fund -
importance of ensuring there are sufficient funds for the future life cycle
expenditures
·
Reduced water consumption
·
Include a slide for the Public
Information meeting that speaks to Stormwater Management Program
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke
1) That the presentation by
Mr. Peter Loukes, Director, Environmental Services and Ms. Andrea Tang,
Manager, Financial Planning entitled “City of Markham 2015 Proposed
Water/Wastewater Rates,” be received; and,
2) That
the report dated January 26, 2015 entitled “Proposed 2015 Water/Wastewater Rate
Increase” be received; and,
3) That Staff be authorized
to hold a public meeting on the proposed 2015 water/wastewater rate increase on
February 10, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Centre in the Council Chamber; and,
4) That the 2015 City of
Markham’s (“City”) water/wastewater rate increase be equivalent to the Region
of York’s (“Region”) monetary increase of $0.1980 per cubic metre (m3)
based on Region’s approved increase of 10%; and,
5) That in addition to the Region’s
increase, the 2015 water/wastewater rate increase includes a surcharge of
$0.0525/m3; and,
6) That effective April 1,
2015, the 2015 water/wastewater rate will be $3.3154/m3, an
increase of $0.2505/m3, equivalent to a 8.2% increase compared to
prior year; and further,
7) That Staff be authorized
and directed to do things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
3. MINUTES
OF THE JANUARY 12, 2015
GENERAL COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That
the minutes of the January 12, 2015 General Committee meeting be confirmed.
Carried
4. MINUTES
OF THE SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That
the minutes of the September 17, 2014 Advisory Committee on Accessibility meeting
be received for information purposes.
Carried
5. MINUTES
OF THE OCTOBER 15, 2014 AND
NOVEMBER 19, 2014 ANIMAL CARE COMMITTEE (16.0)
October November
Moved by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That
the minutes of the October 15, 2014 and November 19, 2014 Animal Care Committee
meeting be received for information purposes.
Carried
6. MINUTES
OF THE NOVEMBER 20, 2014
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
MARKHAM VILLAGE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Councillor
Karen Rea advised the Committee that some members of the Markham Village
Business Improvement Area Committee Board have contacted her and would like the
minutes referred back to the Board to be corrected.
Moved by
Regional Councillor Karen Rea
1) That
the minutes of the November 20, 2014 Board of Management Markham Village
Business Improvement Area Committee meeting be referred back to the Board.
Carried
7. MINUTES
OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 20154
FRIENDS OF THE MARKHAM MUSEUM
FOUNDATION BOARD (16.0)
Minutes March
5, 2014 Council Extract
Council
at its meeting held on March 5, 2014 requested staff to seek input from the
Museum Foundation for naming the Atrium entrance, or other building features or
rooms, of the new collections building after Mary and Isabel Champion, in
recognition of their contributions to the community.
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
1) That the minutes of
the November 5, 2014 Friends of the Markham Museum Foundation Board meeting be
received for information purposes; and,
2) That the following recommendation from
the November 5, 2014 Friends of the Markham Museum Foundation Board meeting be
endorsed:
“That the Friends of the
Markham Museum Board approve to rename the Museum’s archive in the Collections
Building to ‘The Mary and Isabel Champion Research and Archive Centre’ in
recognition of their contributions to the community.”
Carried
8. MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
MARKHAM TRAIN STATION
COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD OF
MANAGEMENT MEETING (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That
the minutes of the September 11, 2014 Markham Train Station Community Centre
Board of Management meeting be received for information purposes.
Carried
9. MINUTES
OF THE SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That
the minutes of the September 10, 2014 Public Art Advisory Committee meeting be
received for information purposes.
Carried
10. MINUTES
OF THE NOVEMBER 3, 2014 AND
DECEMBER 1, 2014 RACE RELATIONS COMMITTEE (16.0)
November December
Moved by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That
the minutes of the November 3, 2014 and December 1, 2014, Race Relations
Committee meeting be received for information purposes.
Carried
11. MINUTES
OF THE NOVEMBER 10, 2014
AND JANUARY 14, 2015 SANTA CLAUS
PARADE COMMITTEE (16.0)
November January
Moved by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That
the minutes of the November 10, 2014 and January 14, 2015 Santa Claus Parade
Committee meeting be received for information purposes.
Carried
12. MINUTES
OF THE DECEMBER 9, 2014
SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That
the minutes of the December 9, 2014 Seniors Advisory Committee meeting be
received for information purposes.
Carried
13. MINUTES
OF THE NOVEMBER 10, 2014
AND DECEMBER 8, 2014 VARLEY-MCKAY
ART FOUNDATION OF MARKHAM (16.0)
November December
Moved by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That
the minutes of the November 10, 2014 and December 8, 2014 Varley-McKay Art
Foundation of Markham meeting be received for information purposes.
Carried
14. MINUTES
OF THE NOVEMBER 17, 2014
VICTORIA SQUARE COMMUNITY
CENTRE BOARD (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That
the minutes of the November 17, 2014 Victoria Square Community Centre Board meeting
be received for information purposes.
Carried
15. APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY
BOARDS/COMMITTEES (16.24)
Letter
of Appointment
Moved by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That the appointment of
Juanita Nathan, Markham School Board Trustee, to the Mayor’s Youth Task Force
for the term ending November 30, 2018 be confirmed; and,
2) That
the appointment of Billy Pang, Markham School Board Trustee, to the Flato Markham
Theatre Board for the term ending November 30, 2018 be confirmed.
Carried
16. 2014
ELECTION ACCESSIBILITY REPORT (14.0)
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B
Moved by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That the report entitled “Accessibility
& Diversity Objectives for the 2014 Municipal Election” be received for
information purposes; and,
2) That
the Returning Officer consider feedback obtained during the 2014 Municipal
Election with respect to accessibility as part of future electoral event
planning.
Carried
17. STAFF
AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR
THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2014 (7.12)
Report
The Committee
discussed the following staff awarded contracts:
·
192-Q-14 Supply/Installation
of Back-up Diesel Generator at the former Sabiston Landfill site
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234-T-14 Curb Box &
Operating Rod Replacement
·
251-T-14 Woodbine By-Pass
clean up north and south of Lord Melbourne Street
·
254-T-14 Supply &
Installation of Pedestrian Crossing Signals, Controller, Illumination, Pavement
Markings and Permanent Roadway Signs at the Pedestrian Crossing on McCowan Road
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
1) That the report entitled
“Staff Awarded Contracts for the Month of December 2014” be received; and,
2) That Staff be authorized
and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
18. AWARD
OF CONTRACT EXTENSION 242-R-13
THORNLEA POOL BUILDING MAINTENANCE
AND POOL MAINTENANCE (7.12)
Report
Moved by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That
the report entitled “Award of Contract Extension #242-R-13 Thornlea Pool,
Building Maintenance and Pool Maintenance” be received; and,
2) That
the contract for #242-R-13 Thornlea Pool, Building Maintenance and Pool
Maintenance be extended to PPL Aquatic, Fitness & Spa Group Inc. for the
estimated contract value of $185,720.22 inclusive of HST for a period of one
year (2015); and,
3) That the award be funded from the operating budget
account 501-911-5314 - S/A Facility Maintenance as identified within the
Financial Considerations Section subject to Council approval of the 2015
operational budget; and,
4) That the Director Recreation and Senior Manager, Purchasing &
Accounts Payable be authorized to extend the contract for one (1) year subject
to Council approval of the 2016 operating budget; and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give
effect to this resolution.
Carried
19. AWARD
OF TENDER 187-T-14: ANGUS GLEN
COMMUNITY PARK CONSTRUCTION
- FINAL PHASE (7.12)
Report
Moved by Councillor
Karen Rea
Seconded by
Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report entitled “Award of Tender 187-T-14: Angus Glen Community Park Construction -
Final Phase” be received; and,
2) That the Contract for Tender
187-T-14: Angus Glen Community Park
Construction, be awarded to
Mopal Construction Ltd., the lowest priced bidder,
in the total amount of $3,831,079.81 inclusive
of HST; and,
3) That
a contingency in the amount of $229,864.79
(6%), inclusive of HST to cover any additional
project costs, be approved and that authorization be granted to approve
expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit in accordance
with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
4) That
the Urban Design Capital Administration Fee in the amount of $166,121.01 be
approved; and,
5) That the award, contingency and capital administration amounts in the
total amount of $4,227,065.61 be funded from the Angus Glen Community Park
Construction – Project Account #9085 in the amount of $3,440,444.50; and,
6) That
the shortfall of $786,621.11 be funded from the City-wide Soft Development Charges
in the amount of $707,959.00 (90%) and the Capital Contingency Account in the
amount of $78,662.11 (10%); and further,
7) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
Carried
20. REQUEST
FOR PROPOSAL 169-R-14 CITY OF
MARKHAM SERVICES PROVIDER FOR HEALTH
CARE BENEFITS PLAN (YORK COOP CRF2014-04) (7.12)
Report
Moved by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That
the report “Request for Proposal 169-R-14 City of Markham Group Benefits
Provider (York Coop #CRFP2014-04)” be received; and,
2) That
Request for Proposal 169-R-14 City of Markham Services Group Benefits Provider
(York Coop #CRFP2014-04)”, Part A - Group Benefits – Accidental Death and
Dismemberment be awarded to ACE INA for a (5) five year contract term (January
1, 2015 – December 31, 2019) with an option for five additional (1) year terms,
in the estimated 2015 amount of $41,150 exclusive of HST, and will be funded
from account 030 220 0034 Accidental Death and Dismemberment; and,
3) That
Request for Proposal 169-R-14 City of Markham Group Benefits Provider (York
Coop # CRFP2014-04)”, Part B - Group Benefits – Health, Dental, Life and Long
Term Disability) be awarded to Sun Life Financial of Canada for a (5) five year
contract term, (January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2019), with an option for five
additional (1) year terms, in the estimated 2015 amount of $886,633 exclusive
of HST, and will be funded from various benefit accounts as described in the
report; and,
4) That
the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
and Director of Human Resources be authorized to execute an agreement with ACE
INA for the provision of the Group Benefits – Accidental Death and Dismemberment),
in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and,
5) That
the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Director of Human Resources be
authorized to execute an agreement with Sun Life Financial of Canada for the
provision of the Group Benefits – Health, Dental, Life and Long Term Disability),
in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and,
6) That
Staff be authorized to amend the award amounts in years 2016-2024 to reflect
changes to the budget accounts approved by Council during the annual budget
process; and further,
7) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
Carried
21. AWARD
OF TENDER 229-T-14: SUPPLY & DELIVERY
OF E10 GASOLINE FUEL YORK REGION BUYERS
CO-OPERATIVE CRFT2014-07 (7.12)
Report
Moved by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) THAT
the report entitled “Award of Tender 229-T-14 Supply & Delivery of E10
Gasoline Fuel York Region Buyers Co-operative CRFT2014-07” be received; and,
2) That
tender 229-T-14 (York Region Buyers Co-operative CRFT2014-07) be awarded to the
lowest priced bidder, Valero Energy Inc. in the estimated annual amount of $414,817.99 inclusive of HST at a unit price of
$0.984 per litre; and,
3) That the term of the
contract be 5 years (January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2019) beginning on the date
of notification of award and budget approval; and,
4) That the 2014 estimated costs of
$414,817.99 be funded from account 700-752-4300 - gasoline; and,
5) That the Purchase Order be adjusted in
the future years up to the approved operating budget as approved by Council;
and further,
6) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
22. COUNCIL
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES (16.24)
The Committee discussed the
proposed appointment of Members of Council to the Boards and Committees of the
City and suggested the following:
·
Delete Mobility Hub
Sub-committee and include it under the mandate of the Markham Centre
Sub-Committee
·
Change Sub-Committees of
Council to "Sub-Committees of Development Services Committee and General
Committee"
·
Include the Appointment Committee
under Advisory & Statutory Boards/Committees
·
Add Councillor Don Hamilton
to the Markham Centre Sub-Committee
·
The Chair of Development
Services Committee be an Ex-Officio of the Markham Sub-Committee, Milliken
Mills Sub-Committee, Unionville Sub-Committee and Thornhill Sub-Committee
·
Amend the Terms of Reference
for the Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board to include three Council members
Moved by Mayor
Frank Scarpitti
Seconded
by Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That
the following appointment of Members of Council to the Boards and Committees of
the City of Markham be adopted, for a term ending November 30, 2018, to take
effect immediately:
A) Sub-Committees of Development Services
Committee and General Committee
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Boards and Committees Name
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Members of Council
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Langstaff Implementation
Committee
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Regional Councillor Joe Li
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
Councillor Valerie Burke
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Markham Sub-Committee
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Councillor Karen Rea
Councillor Colin Campbell
Councillor Amanda Collucci
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
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Milliken Mills Subcommittee
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
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Markham Centre Sub-Committee
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Councillor Don Hamilton
Mayor Scarpitti
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Unionville
Sub-Committee
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Councillor Don Hamilton
Councillor Alan Ho
Councillor Amanda Collucci
Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
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Thornhill Subcommittee
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Councillor Valerie Burke
Councillor Alex Chiu
Regional Councillor Joe Li
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Environmental Issues Committee
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Councillor Valerie Burke
Councillor Karen Rea
Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Regional Councillor Joe Li
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
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Information, Communication & Technology
Sub-Committee
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Councillor Alan Ho
Councillor
Amanda Collucci
Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Mayor Frank Scarpitti
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South East Community Centre & Library
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Councillor Colin Campbell
Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Mayor Frank Scarpitti
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B) Advisory & Statutory
Boards/Committees
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Boards and Committees Name
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Members of Council
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Accessibility, Markham Advisory Committee on
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Councillor Karen Rea
Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
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Achievement & Civic Recognition Awards
(ACRA) Committee
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Councillor Alan Ho
Councillor Logan Kanapathi
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Agricultural Advisory Committee
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Councillor Don Hamilton
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
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Animal Care Committee
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Councillor Burke
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Appointment Committee
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Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
Deputy Mayor Jack
Heath
Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Regional
Councillor Joe Li
Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
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Automated Vacuum Collection Feasibility
Working Group
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Councillor Alan Ho
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Regional Councillor Joe Li
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
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Canada Day Committee
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Councillor Amanda Collucci
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Cornell Advisory Group
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Councillor Colin Campbell
Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
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Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC)
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Councillor Don Hamilton
Councillor Alan Ho
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Doors Open Markham
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Councillor Colin Campbell
Councillor Don Hamilton
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Environmental Advisory Committee
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Regional Councillor Joe Li
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
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Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Councillor Alan Ho
Councillor Amanda Collucci
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German Mills Meadow Natural Habitat Liaison Committee
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Councillor Valerie Burke
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
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Green Print Steering Committee
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Councillor Alan Ho
Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Mayor Frank Scarpitti
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Heritage Markham (LACAC)
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Councillor Valerie Burke
Councillor Don Hamilton
Councillor Karen Rea
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Main Street Markham Committee
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Councillor Karen Rea
Councillor Colin Campbell
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Mayor’s Youth Council
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Councillor Alan Ho
Councillor Amanda Collucci
Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
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Pan Am Host Advisory Committee, Markham
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Councillor Alan Ho
Councillor Amanda Collucci
Mayor Frank Scarpitti
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Public Art Advisory Committee, Markham
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Councillor Alan Ho
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Public Realm Advisory Committee
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Councillor Alex Chiu
Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Councillor Valerie Burke
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Race Relations Committee, Markham
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Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Regional Councillor Joe Li
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RBC Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival Committee
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Councillor Alan Ho
Councillor Logan Kanapathi
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Rouge Park Implementation Task Force
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Councillor Colin Campbell
Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
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Santa Claus Parade Committee
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Councillor Alan Ho
Councillor Colin Campbell
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Seniors’ Advisory Committee
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Councillor Colin Campbell
Councillor Amanda Collucci
Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
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Seniors Hall of Fame Awards Committee
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Councillor Colin Campbell
Councillor Amanda Collucci
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Small Business Enterprise Markham
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Councillor Alan Ho
Councillor Alex Chiu
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Storm Water Management Liaison Committee
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Councillor Valerie Burke
Councillor Karen Rea
Councillor Alex Chiu
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
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Train Anti Whistling Working Group
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Councillor Don Hamilton
Councillor Karen Rea
Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
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Friends of the Markham Museum Foundation
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Councillor Colin Campbell
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Library Board, Markham Public
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Councillor Alan Ho
Regional Councillor Joe Li
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
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Varley-Mckay Art Foundation of Markham
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Councillor Don Hamilton
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C) Community Centre Boards
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Boards and Committees Name
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Members of Council
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Box Grove Community Centre Board
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Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
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Cedar Grove Community Centre Board
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Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
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German Mills Community Centre Board
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Councillor
Valerie Burke
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Heintzman House Community Centre Board
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Councillor
Valerie Burke
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Markham Village Train Station Community Centre Board
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Councillor Karen Rea
Regional
Councillor Joe Li
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Victoria Square Community Centre Board
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Councillor
Alan Ho
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D) Business Improvement Areas
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Boards and Committees Name
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Members of Council
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Markham Village Business Improvement Area
Board (MBIA)
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Councillor Karen Rea
Councillor
Colin Campbell
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Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA)
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Councillor
Don Hamilton
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
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E) Outside Board/Committees with Markham
Council Member Appointments
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Boards and Committees Name
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Members of Council
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Information Markham
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Councillor
Alan Ho
Deputy
Mayor Jack Heath
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Road Watch Committee, Regional
(Region of York)
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Regional
Councillor Joe Li
Regional Councillor Nirmala
Armstrong
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Smart Commute 404-7 Program Committee
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Regional
Councillor Nirmala Armstrong
Regional
Councillor Joe Li
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; and,
2) That the following Boards and
Committees be dissolved effective immediately:
- Boulevard Maintenance on Regional and
Local Roads Working Group
- Consolidation of TXM(Tax Manager) and
Amanda
- Cornell Hub Committee
- Diamond Jubilee Committee
- Downspout Disconnection Working Group
- E3 Taskforce
- Leash Free Markham Committee
- Markham Live
Mobility
Hub Subcommittee
- Pomona Mills Creek- Don River –
Implementation Plan Taskforce
- Recreation, Culture and Library
Pricing Steering Committee
- Sports Council, Markham
- Transportation Strategic Plan
Steering Committee
- Windrow Plowing Service Committee
- Unique Cater Sub-Committee
- Suzie Garden Program Committee; and
3) That the Chair of
Development Services Committee be an Ex-Officio of the Markham Sub-Committee, Milliken Mills Sub-Committee, Unionville
Sub- Committee and Thornhill
Sub-Committee; and,
4) That
the Terms of Reference for the Flato Markham Theatre Advisory Board be amended to include three (3) Members of
Council; and,
5) That the Terms of Reference for the
Markham Centre Sub-Committee be amended to include any matters that were
previously heard by Mobility Hub Sub-Committee; and,
6) That the Terms of Reference for any
City of Markham Committee and/or Board be amended to reflect changes to the
number of appointed Councillors, and any amended mandate requirement where
applicable; and further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
Carried
23. AMENDMENTS
TO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
AREA BY-LAWS (3.11 & 3.12)
Report Appendix
A Appendix
B
Kimberley
Kitteringham, City Clerk addressed the Committee and briefly summarized the reason
for the report and the timing same
Catherine Conrad,
City Solicitor addressed the Committee and reviewed the proposed changes to the
Business Improvement Area By-laws.
The Committee
suggested that the Markham Village Business Improvement Area by-law be deferred
to the February 2, 2015 General Committee meeting to allow for further discussion.
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by
Councillor Don Hamilton
1) That
the report titled “Amendments to Business Improvement Area By-laws” be
received; and,
2) That
By-law 169-83 known as the “Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA)” By-law
be repealed in its entirety and the attached by-law, noted as Appendix “B” to
this report, be enacted; and,
3) That
Staff be directed to undertake a comprehensive review, including consultation with
the Board of Management of the UBIA to determine further
governance improvements and report back prior to the end of the 2018 term; and
further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor
Karen Rea
Seconded by Councillor
Colin Campbell
1) That the following be deferred to the
February 2, 2015 General Committee meeting:
"That By-law 279-86
establishing the “Markham Village Business Improvement Area” commonly referred
to as the "Markham Village BIA (MBIA)" By-law be repealed in its
entirety and the attached by-law, noted as Appendix “A” to this report, be
enacted; and,
That Staff be directed to undertake a comprehensive
review, including consultation with the Board of Management of the MBIA to determine further governance improvements and
report back prior to the end of the 2018 term; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution."
Carried
24. ALTERATION OF MUNICIPAL
BOULEVARD
– 10 ECKARDT AVENUE,
UNIONVILLE (2.0)
Presentation
Report
Bob Nicholson, Acting Director of Operations
delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding alteration of municipal boulevard
at 10 Eckardt Avenue.
There was considerable discussion regarding the
location of the existing parking pad at 10 Eckardt Avenue. Staff pointed out that the parking pad is
completely located within the municipal road allowance and, as a result, it is
in contravention of the City's Road Occupancy By-law which only allows for
permits for temporary uses of City's road syste.. Staff also noted that the parking pad is
within the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) regulated flood
zone and is therefore subject to their review and approval.
David MacDonald, Markham resident addressed the
Committee regarding the parking pad he has installed on the municipal road
allowance and requested that he be permitted to have it remain there.
The Committee discussed whether there were other
options for Mr. MacDonald to consider such as building a two car garage,
constructing the parking pad on his own property or using the existing hammer-head
on the existing driveway. The Committee
suggested that this item be referred back to staff to look at whether there are
any other solutions to be considered.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
1) That the presentation provided by Bob Nicholson, Acting Director of Operations, entitled
“Alteration of Municipal Boulevard – 10 Eckardt Avenue, Unionville” be
received; and,
2) That the report and presentation entitled “Alteration of
Municipal Boulevard - 10 Eckardt Avenue, Unionville” be received; and,
3) That an exemption to municipal By-law 2013-136 (Road
Occupancy) to the property Owner of 10 Eckardt Avenue be referred back to staff; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Carried
25. BY-LAW 2015 TO CHARGE FEES
FOR SERVICES
PROVIDED BY FIRE AND EMERGENCY
SERVICES
FOR EXTRAORDINARY EMERGENCY
AND NON-EMERGENCY INCIDENTS
(7.15)
Report Appendix
A
Bill Snowball, Fire
Chief summarized the details outlined in the staff report.
There was brief
discussion regarding recovery costs.
Moved by Councillor
Colin Campbell
Seconded by Councillor
Logan Kanapathi
1) That Council enact a By-law to charge fees for services provided by
Fire and Emergency Services for Extraordinary Emergency and Non Emergency
Incidents; and,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to
give effect to this resolution.
Carried
NEW BUSINESS
26. COUNCIL PROCEDURAL BY-LAW
2001-1 (16.0)
Councillor
Valerie Burke suggested that the Clerks Department provide a quick refresher
presentation on the City's Procedural By-law.
It was suggested that a presentation be done at the February 2, 2014
General Committee meeting.
27. TOOGOOD POND (6.0)
Councillor
Don Hamilton advised the Committee that he has received concerns from residents
regarding whether the City maintains Toogood Pond as an outdoor skating
facility. Staff advised that they will
prepare communication that Members of Council can use regarding Toogood Pond.
28. TOBOGGANING (2.0)
Councillor
Don Hamilton inquired whether the City will be issuing any statement relative
to whether tobogganing is permitted on any City property. Staff advised that they will report back.
29. SNOW REMOVAL (5.10)
Councillor
Colin Campbell addressed the Committee requesting that the snow removal be
consistent for Lane Ways throughout the City.
30. IN-CAMERA MATTERS (16.0,
8.6, 8.6, & 8.6)
Councillor Karen Rea advised that she has an item of New Business to be
discussed during the in-camera session and she stated for the reason of
property acquisition.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
That the January 26, 2015 General Committee in-camera agenda be referred
directly to the January 27, 2015 Council meeting.
(1) GENERAL
COMMITTEE IN-CAMERA MINUTES
– JANUARY 12, 2015 (16.0)
[Section 239 (2) (a) (b) (c) (e)]
(2) A
PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR
LOCAL BOARD (WARD 7) (8.6)
[Section 239 (2) (c)]
(3) A
PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR
LOCAL BOARD (WARD 8) (8.6)
[Section 239 (2) (c)]
(4) A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR
DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY
OR LOCAL BOARD
Carried
Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
That the General Committee meeting adjourn at 3:20 PM.
Carried