The Markham Record

General Committee Meeting

April 4, 2022

Who was there

Present (10): Amanda Yeung Collucci, Alan Ho, Keith Irish, Jim Jones, Andrew Keyes, Isa Lee, Joe Li, Reid McAlpine, 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 (18 motions)

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

That Mr. Minhas Hamza be permitted to make a deputation for an item that is not on the agenda and in relation to pathway snow clearing.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That the deputation from Minhas Hamza be received.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the following communications dated March 28, 2022 from York Region be received for information purposes: Community Safety Zone By-Law Amendments 2021 Drinking Water Systems Report 2021 Integrated Management System update Report for Water, Wastewater and waste management York Region Response Draft Federal Single Use Plastics Prohibition Regulation Regional Council Decision - Review of Regional Winter Maintenance - Roles and Responsibilities 2022 Transportation Master Plan - Draft 2022 Development Charges By-Law and Background Study 2022 Property Tax Ratios 2022 Property Tax Rates Sex Trafficking - Legislation Jurisdiction Enforcement and Victim Support Affordable Private Market Housing Implementation Plan - Approach and Timelines
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Carried
That the minutes of the January 12, 2022 and February 16, 2022 Unionville Business Improvement Area meeting be received for information purposes.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the minutes of the January 24, 2022 Markham Public Library Board meeting be received for information purposes.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the report entitled “Award of Construction Tender 242-T-21 West Thornhill – Phase 3C Storm Sewers and Cast Iron Watermain Upgrades” be received; and, That the contract for Tender 242-T-21 West Thornhill – Phase 3C Storm Sewers and Cast Iron Watermain Upgrades be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, GFL Infrastructure Group, in the amount of $15,762,313.46, inclusive of HST; and, That a 10% contingency in the amount of $1,576,231.35 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expending of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That the construction award in the amount of $17,338,544.80 ($15,762,313.46 + $1,576,231.35) be funded from the following capital projects: 058-6150-22190-005 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 3C Construction”; and, 053-5350-22204-005 “CI Watermain Replacement – West Thornhill Phase 3C – Construction & CA” as outlined under the financial considerations section in this report; and, That the shortfall of $1,070,646.86 in project #22190 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 3C Construction” be funded from the Stormwater Fee Reserve and shortfall of $1,687,191.65 in project #22204 “CI Watermain Replacement – West Thornhill Phase 3C – Const. & CA” be funded from Waterworks Reserve; and, That a 5-year moratorium be placed on any major servicing and utility installation along restored area
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the report entitled “Request for Proposal 216-R-21 Custodial Supplies (York Purchasing Cooperative Contract (CRFP-06-2021) for Recreation Services and Fire and Emergency” be received; and, That the contract for Request for Proposal 216-R-21 Custodial Supplies (York Purchasing Cooperative Contract (CRFP-06-2021) for Recreation Services and Fire and Emergency Services be awarded to the highest ranked, second lowest bidder, Swish Maintenance Limited for a term of three (3) years and four (4) months in the total estimated amount of $1,543,333 inclusive of HST; and, April 1, 2022- March 31, 2023 - $463,000 April 1, 2023- March 31, 2024 - $463,000 April 1, 2024- March 31, 2025 - $463,000 April 1, 2025- July 31, 2025 - $ 154, 333 Total: $ 1, 543, 333 That the contract include an option for the City (in its sole discretion) to extend the contract for up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms. All pricing will be firm for the first sixteen (16) months of the contract and prices in years two, three, four and five will be subject to Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases (All-Items Ontario March) to a maximum of 3%; and, That the Director of Recreation, Fire Chief, and Senior Manager of Procurement & Accounts Payable be authorized to extend the contract for an additional two (2) one year periods subject to Council’s approval of the annual operating budget, vendor performance, and an increase based on the CPI (All-Items Ontario March) to a maximum of 3%; and That the award be funded
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the report titled “Private Plumbing Protection Rebate Program Update” be received; and, That Staff be authorized to extend the Private Plumbing Protection Rebate Program for an additional five years from May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2027; and, That project 18324 5P - Pilot Private Plumbing Protection Program be increased from $1,370,000 to $2,249,744 for the five-year program extension with the additional $879,744.00 funded through the Stormwater Fee Reserve; and, That the consulting engineering services required to support the five-year program extension be continued with R.V. Anderson & Associates Limited with the remaining funds under their existing contract ; and, That the tendering process for the additional consulting engineering services required to support the five-year program extension be waived, in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1(c), Non-Competitive Procurement which states “when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost effective or beneficial”; and That Staff report back to Council after the five-year extension period to assess the further extension of the program; 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 the presentation titled ‘Lymantria Dispar Dispar Egg Mass Removal Update’ dated April 4, 2022 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled Building Markham’s Future Together (BMFT) 2020 – 2023 Strategic Plan Update be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the presentation titled ‘2022 Municipal Election Information Presentation’ dated April 4, 2022 be received for information; and, That the deputation from Kenneth Ng be received.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the report “Replacement of City Playgrounds for AODA ( Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ) Compliance” be received; and, That Council endorse the “Replacement of City Playgrounds for AODA Compliance” plan for an estimated amount of $935,817 in 2023, $977,643 in 2024, $917,923 in 2025 and $571,441 in 2026 plus related Consulting and Contingency for a total of $3,751,613 to address the AODA playgrounds compliant timelines from 2023 to the end of 2026; and, That the Playground Replacement for AODA Compliance be funded from the Facility Ramp Up Reserve, subject to Council approval of future budgets; and, That the incremental operating budget for engineered wood fiber top-up be increased in the amount of $4,554 in 2024, $9,522 in 2025, $14,766 in 2026 and $18,124 in 2027 respectively subject to Council approval; and, That as part of the 2023 Capital Budget Pre-Approval process, staff will present for Council consideration: A 2023 capital project with a proposed budget of $935,817 in accordance with the Playground Replacement for AODA Compliance program; and, A 2023 capital project with a proposed budget of $170,141 to engage the services of an external consultant to prepare site drawings and specifications for tender, project oversight and contract administration as well as inspections over four years; and, That staff provide an additional cost analysis to address the replacement of all remaining City playgrounds for AODA compliance by the end of 2026; and fur
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , General Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matter:
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That General Committee adjourn at 5:11 PM.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
Carried
1. That the following communications dated March 28, 2022 from York Region be received for information purposes: a. Community Safety Zone By-Law Amendments b. 2021 Drinking Water Systems Report c. 2021 Integrated Management System update Report for Water, Wastewater and waste management d. York Region Response Draft Federal Single Use Plastics Prohibition Regulation e. Regional Council Decision - Review of Regional Winter Maintenance - Roles and Responsibilities f. 2022 Transportation Master Plan - Draft 4 g. 2022 Development Charges By-Law and Background Study h. 2022 Property Tax Ratios i. 2022 Property Tax Rates j. Sex Trafficking - Legislation Jurisdiction Enforcement and Victim Support k. Affordable Private Market Housing Implementation Plan - Approach and Timelines
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Carried
1. That the report entitled “Award of Construction Tender 242-T-21 West Thornhill – Phase 3C Storm Sewers and Cast Iron Watermain Upgrades” be received; and, 2. That the contract for Tender 242-T-21 West Thornhill – Phase 3C Storm Sewers and Cast Iron Watermain Upgrades be awarded to the lowest priced Bidder, GFL Infrastructure Group, in the amount of $15,762,313.46, inclusive of HST; and, 3. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $1,576,231.35 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expending of this 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 $17,338,544.80 ($15,762,313.46 + $1,576,231.35) be funded from the following capital projects: 1. 058-6150-22190-005 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 3C Construction”; and, 2. 053-5350-22204-005 “CI Watermain Replacement – West Thornhill Phase 3C – Construction & CA” as outlined under the financial considerations section in this report; and, 5. That the shortfall of $1,070,646.86 in project #22190 “West Thornhill Flood Control Implementation - Phase 3C Construction” be funded from the Stormwater Fee Reserve and shortfall of $1,687,191.65 in project #22204 “CI Watermain Replacement – West Thornhill Phase 3C – Const. & CA” be funded from Waterworks Reserve; and, 6. That a 5-year moratorium be placed on any major servicing and utility installa
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
1. That the report entitled “Request for Proposal 216-R-21 Custodial Supplies (York Purchasing Cooperative Contract (CRFP-06-2021) for Recreation Services and Fire and Emergency” be received; and, 2. That the contract for Request for Proposal 216-R-21 Custodial Supplies (York Purchasing Cooperative Contract (CRFP-06-2021) for Recreation Services and Fire and Emergency Services be awarded to the highest ranked, second lowest bidder, Swish Maintenance Limited for a term of three (3) years and four (4) months in the total estimated amount of $1,543,333 inclusive of HST; and, o April 1, 2022- March 31, 2023 - $463,000 o April 1, 2023- March 31, 2024 - $463,000 o April 1, 2024- March 31, 2025 - $463,000 o April 1, 2025- July 31, 2025 - $154,333 Total: $1,543,333 3. That the contract include an option for the City (in its sole discretion) to extend the contract for up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms. All pricing will be firm for the first sixteen (16) months of the contract and prices in years two, three, four and five will be subject to Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases (All-Items Ontario March) to a maximum of 3%; and, 4. That the Director of Recreation, Fire Chief, and Senior Manager of Procurement & Accounts Payable be authorized to extend the contract for an additional two (2) one year periods subject to Council’s approval of the annual operating budget, vendor performance, and an increase based on the CPI (All-Items Ontario March) to a maximum of 3%; and 5. That t
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
11 1. That the report “Replacement of City Playgrounds for AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) Compliance” be received; and, 2. That Council endorse the “Replacement of City Playgrounds for AODA Compliance” plan for an estimated amount of $935,817 in 2023, $977,643 in 2024, $917,923 in 2025 and $571,441 in 2026 plus related Consulting and Contingency for a total of $3,751,613 to address the AODA playgrounds compliant timelines from 2023 to the end of 2026; and, 3. That the Playground Replacement for AODA Compliance be funded from the Facility Ramp Up Reserve, subject to Council approval of future budgets; and, 4. That the incremental operating budget for engineered wood fiber top-up be increased in the amount of $4,554 in 2024, $9,522 in 2025, $14,766 in 2026 and $18,124 in 2027 respectively subject to Council approval; and, 5. That as part of the 2023 Capital Budget Pre-Approval process, staff will present for Council consideration: 1. A 2023 capital project with a proposed budget of $935,817 in accordance with the Playground Replacement for AODA Compliance program; and, 2. A 2023 capital project with a proposed budget of $170,141 to engage the services of an external consultant to prepare site drawings and specifications for tender, project oversight and contract administration as well as inspections over four years; and, 6. That staff provide an additional cost analysis to address the replacement of all remaining City playgrounds for AODA compliance by
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried

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