General Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the December 2, 2019 General Committee meeting be confirmed.

That the presentation dated January 20, 2020 from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) entitled “ TRCA Flood Risk Assessment and Outreach Program - City of Markham” be received.

That the communication dated December 19, 2019 from York Region regarding Development Application Fee Review 2019 be received for information purposes.

​That the minutes of the November 18, 2019 Advisory Committee on Accessibility meeting be received for information purposes.​

That the minutes of the October 16, 2019 Animal Care Committee meeting be received for information purposes.​

​That the minutes of the November 6, 2019, November 8, 2019 and November 12, 2019 Budget Committee meeting be received for information purposes.

That the minutes of the November 25, 2019 Markham Public Library Board meeting be received for information purposes.

​That the minutes of the June 11, 2019 Seniors Advisory Committee meeting be received for information purposes.​

That the report entitled “Award of Tender 103-T-19 Supply and Delivery of Two (2) Tandem Axle Plow/Dump Combination Trucks” be received; and, That the contract for Tender 103-T-19 Supply and Delivery of Two (2) Tandem Axle Plow/Dump Combination Trucks be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Tallman Truck Centre Limited, in the amount of $593,796.06, inclusive of HST; and, That the award in the amount of $593,796.06 be funded from project #19207 Corporate Fleet Replacement (account 057 6150 19207 005 ) , with available budget of $548,020.00; and, That the budget shortfall in the amount of $45,776.06 ($593,796.06 - $548,020.00) be funded from the Life Cycle Capital and Replacement Reserve Fund; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for the Months of November and December 2019” be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “Extension of Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) Contract” be received; and, That Council approve a one year extension until March 31, 2021 with the Ontario SPCA for the provision of animal sheltering and control services; and, That staff report back to Council with options for a new animal service delivery model to be implemented when the one year term is complete with the Ontario SPCA; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the Report entitled “Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund (MESF) Fund Review “ be received; and, That the Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund include a new funding program entitled the “Sustainable Neighborhoods Small Grant” program under the terms, conditions and approval process outlined in this report; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the presentation entitled "Building Markham’s Future Together (BMFT) 2020 - 2023 Strategic Plan" be received; and, That the report entitled "Building Markham’s Future Together (BMFT) 2020 – 2023 Strategic Plan" be received; and, That the "Building Markham’s Future Together 2020 – 2023 Strategic Plan" attached as Appendix A, be adopted by the City; and, That the summary of the Community Engagement program outlined in Appendix B be received; and, That Staff report annually on the status of "Building Markham’s Future Together 2020 - 2023 Strategic Plan"; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the presentation entitled “Markham Pan Am Centre Vestibule” be received; and, That the Permanent South Exterior Vestibule option be approved; and, That the project be funded from project #20149 Pan Am Centre Vestibule as approved through the 2020 Capital Budget process; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled “2020 Reassessment Year 4 of 4 and Relative Property Tax Impact Report” along with the detailed attachment “2020 Reassessment Year 4 of 4 and Relative Property Tax Impact Appendix” be received for information; and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all the things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That Council approve the attendance and funding for Mayor Frank Scarpitti to attend the United States Conference of Mayors meeting in Washington DC from Wednesday January 22, 2020 to Friday January 24, 2020; and, That the estimated cost of $1,240.00 be funded from the Council Conferences Budget (account 840-841-5200); and further, That Mayor Frank Scarpitti be requested to provide Members of Council with a report on the conference.

That Council approve the attendance for Regional Councilllor Joe Li and Parvathi Nampoothiri, Manager, Urban Design to attend the 2020 Smart City Summit in Taipei, Japan March 24-27, 2020; and, That Council approve the cost of air-fare for Parvathi Nampoothiri, Manager Urban Design; and, That the estimated cost of $2,500.00 be funded from the Council Conferences Budget (account 840-841-5200); and further, That Regional Councillor Joe Li be requested to provide Members of Council with a report on the conference.

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , General Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matters:

That the General Committee meeting adjourn at 3:35 PM.

4 1. That the communication dated December 19, 2019 from York Region regarding Development Application Fee Review 2019 be received for information purposes.

1. That the report entitled “Award of Tender 103-T-19 Supply and Delivery of Two (2) Tandem Axle Plow/Dump Combination Trucks” be received; and, 2. That the contract for Tender 103-T-19 Supply and Delivery of Two (2) Tandem Axle Plow/Dump Combination Trucks be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Tallman Truck Centre Limited, in the amount of $593,796.06, inclusive of HST; and, 3. That the award in the amount of $593,796.06 be funded from project #19207 Corporate Fleet Replacement (account 057 6150 19207 005), with available budget of $548,020.00; and, 4. That the budget shortfall in the amount of $45,776.06 ($593,796.06 - $548,020.00) be funded from the Life Cycle Capital and Replacement Reserve Fund; and further, 6 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

8 1. That the presentation entitled "Building Markham’s Future Together (BMFT) 2020 - 2023 Strategic Plan" be received; and, 2. That the report entitled "Building Markham’s Future Together (BMFT) 2020 – 2023 Strategic Plan" be received; and, 3. That the "Building Markham’s Future Together 2020 – 2023 Strategic Plan" attached as Appendix A, be adopted by the City; and, 4. That the summary of the Community Engagement program outlined in Appendix B be received; and, 5. That Staff report annually on the status of "Building Markham’s Future Together 2020 - 2023 Strategic Plan"; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That Council approve the attendance for Regional Councilllor Joe Li and Parvathi Nampoothiri, Manager, Urban Design to attend the 2020 Smart City Summit in Taipei, Japan March 24-27, 2020; and, 2. That Council approve the cost of air-fare for Parvathi Nampoothiri, Manager Urban Design; and, 12 3. That the estimated cost of $2,500.00 be funded from the Council Conferences Budget (account 840-841-5200); and further, 4. That Regional Councillor Joe Li be requested to provide Members of Council with a report on the conference.