The Markham Record

General Committee Meeting

February 21, 2023

Who was there

Present (13): Michael Chan, Amanda Yeung Collucci, Alan Ho, Keith Irish, Jim Jones, Andrew Keyes, Ritch Lau, Isa Lee, Joe Li, Reid McAlpine, Juanita Nathan, Karen Rea, Frank Scarpitti

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (11 motions)

11 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That General Committee waive the rules of the procedural by-law and permit a deputation request from Doug Denby regarding an topic that was not on the agenda.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the deputation from Doug Denby be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the communication, "Unionville Commons and Unionville Seniors Hub and Community Centre" dated December 1, 2022 from York Region be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Karen Rea
Carried
That the report entitled “299-T-22 West Thornhill – Phase 4B Storm Sewer Upgrades” be received; and, That the contract for West Thornhill – Phase 4B Storm Sewer Upgrades be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, GFL Infrastructure Group in the amount of $8,503,297.26, inclusive of HST; and, That a 10% contingency in the amount of $850,329.73. inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expenditures of the contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That the construction award in the amount of $9,353,626.98 ($8,503,297.26 + $850,329.73) be funded from the account 058-6150-23029-005 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 4B Construction”; as outlined under the financial considerations section in this report; and, That the remaining funds from this tender relating to project #23029 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 4B Construction” in the amount $4,077,728.02 be returned to the Stormwater Fee Reserve; and, That a 5-year moratorium be placed on any major servicing and utility installation along restored areas of the following streets: Romfield Circuit (from Stornoway Cres to Kindale Way); Stornoway Crescent (from Romfield Circuit to House # 30 Stornoway Crescent); Baymark Road (from Romfield Circuit to Hester Court); Fleance Drive (from Baymark Road to 160m east); Dunsinane Drive (from Baymark Road to 42m east); Rothsay Road
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the report dated February 21, 2023 titled “World Council on City Data, ISO 37120 Certification” be received, and, That the formal virtual presentation of the World Council on City Data (WCCD), ISO 37120 Platinum Certification to the City of Markham be received.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
Carried
That the presentation entitled “Results of 2022 Citizen Satisfaction Survey” be received.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, General Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matters:
Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the update on the status of the MZO and proposed amendment for the property known municipally as 36 Apple Creek Boulevard and 8885 Woodbine Avenue be received; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design be directed to write to the Province to seek clarity on the designs being proposed as part of the amendment to the MZO for the property known municipally as 36 Apple Creek Boulevard and 8885 Woodbine Avenue; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design engage with the Province on a protocol for informing senior staff and Council of proposed amendments to an MZO and report back to Council on those discussions; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That General Committee adjourn at 1:31 PM from Confidential session and not report out on any matter.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Juanita Nathan
Carried
1. That the report entitled “299-T-22 West Thornhill – Phase 4B Storm Sewer Upgrades” be received; and, 2. That the contract for West Thornhill – Phase 4B Storm Sewer Upgrades be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, GFL Infrastructure Group in the amount of $8,503,297.26, inclusive of HST; and, 4 3. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $850,329.73. inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expenditures of the contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, 4. That the construction award in the amount of $9,353,626.98 ($8,503,297.26 + $850,329.73) be funded from the account 058-6150- 23029-005 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 4B Construction”; as outlined under the financial considerations section in this report; and, 5. That the remaining funds from this tender relating to project #23029 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 4B Construction” in the amount $4,077,728.02 be returned to the Stormwater Fee Reserve; and, 6. That a 5-year moratorium be placed on any major servicing and utility installation along restored areas of the following streets: 1. Romfield Circuit (from Stornoway Cres to Kindale Way); 2. Stornoway Crescent (from Romfield Circuit to House # 30 Stornoway Crescent); 3. Baymark Road (from Romfield Circuit to Hester Court); 4. Fleance Drive (from Baymark Road to 160m east); 5. Dunsinane Drive (from Baym
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
1. That the update on the status of the MZO and proposed amendment for the property known municipally as 36 Apple Creek Boulevard and 8885 Woodbine Avenue be received; and, 2. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design be directed to write to the Province to seek clarity on the designs being proposed 8 as part of the amendment to the MZO for the property known municipally as 36 Apple Creek Boulevard and 8885 Woodbine Avenue; and, 3. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design engage with the Province on a protocol for informing senior staff and Council of proposed amendments to an MZO and report back to Council on those discussions; and further, 4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried

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