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 (15 motions)
15 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the following communications dated May 23, 2023 from York Region be received for information purposes: 2019 to 2023 Strategic Plan Final Year 4 (2022) Progress Report Bill 97 Proposed Legislative Changes 2022 Regional Centres and Corridors Update Community Investment Fund – Recommended Priorities 2021 and 2022 Paramedic Response Time Performance Plan Final Results Update to Parking and Stopping on Regional Roads Bylaw 2022 Regional Greening Strategy Achievements
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the minutes of the January 25, February 22, March 8 and March 29, 2023 Unionville Business Improvement Area Committee meeting be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the report dated June 6, 2023 titled “Status of Capital Projects as of March 31, 2023 be received"; and, That the Projects Completed within Scope with Surplus Funds and the Projects Completed within Scope without Surplus Funds, as identified on Exhibit B, be approved for closure and funds in the amount of $3,986,605 be transferred to the original sources of funding as identified on Exhibit B; and, That the Projects Closed, and Not/Partially Initiated, as identified on Exhibit C, be approved for closure and funds in the amount of $128,329 be transferred to the original sources of funding as identified in Exhibit C; and, That the Non-Development Charge Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund by $758,809 to the approved amount of $250,000; and, That the Engineering Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges - City-Wide Hard Reserve by $156,827 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, That the Design Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges – Parks Development Reserve by $47,912 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, That the Waterworks Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Waterworks Stabilization/Capital Reserve by $148,680 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, That the Staff approved draws from Other Reserves as part of the Capital Contingency process in the amount of $99,208 be received; and, That the funding source for $55,000 in Project 231
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for the Month of April 2023” be received; and further, 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 Isa Lee
Carried
That the report entitled “Thornlea Pool - Tank Repair, Water Proofing and Tile Replacement Update” be received; and, That the contract for the Thornlea Tank Repair and Tile Replacement be awarded to Canada Construction Limited in the amount of $832,905.60 inclusive of HST; and, That a contingency in the amount of $83,290.56 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that authorization to approve expending of the contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That a budget in the amount of $79,372.80 inclusive of HST, be allocated for the purchase of tile for this project; and, That the cost of $995,568.96 ($832,905.60 + $83,290.56 + $79,372.80) be funded from Thornlea Pool Restoration Capital project 21208, which has an available budget of $703,396.00; and, That the budget shortfall in the amount of $292,172.96 ($995,568.96 - $703,396.00) be funded from Lifecycle Replacement Reserve; and, That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1 (c) which states “when the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial” and (g) where it is in the City’s best interest not to solicit a competitive Bid; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the report titled “Quality Management System Management Review” be received; and, That Council, as the Owner of the City’s drinking water system, acknowledge and support the outcome and action items identified from the Management Review; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Joe Li, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
Carried
That the presentation entitled "By-Law Enforcement Service Delivery Review", be received; That the deputation from Tony Gradini be received, and further, That staff report back in the Fall 2023 with an implementation plan.
Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That this item be deferred to the June 20, 2023, General Committee Meeting Agenda.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the General Committee consider the following motion passed at the May 11, 2023, Markham Sub-Committee meeting: That the report entitled “Swan Lake- 2022 Water Quality Status and Updates” be received; and, That Staff continue to implement the Long-term Management Plan for Swan Lake approved by Council in December 2021, including advancement of submerged aquatic vegetation, research into chloride treatment, and flow diversion evaluation (previously in Phases 2 and 3 of the Plan); and, That Staff report back annually on water quality results and evaluation of adapted Core and Complementary measures for consideration in Phase 2 of the Plan through the Markham Sub-Committee with the participation of the Friends of Swan Lake Park; and, That the next review of the Plan will be in 2026 (after completion of Phase 1 and other measures as listed under item 2) and that a workshop of independent industry experts be considered after completion of Phase 1, and; That the deputation from Fred Peters be received, and further; That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
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 Andrew Keyes, seconded by Councillor Juanita Nathan
Carried
That General Committee adjourn from confidential session and not return to open session or report out on any matter.
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
1. That the following communications dated May 23, 2023 from York Region be received for information purposes: 1. 2019 to 2023 Strategic Plan Final Year 4 (2022) Progress Report 2. Bill 97 Proposed Legislative Changes 3. 2022 Regional Centres and Corridors Update 4. Community Investment Fund – Recommended Priorities 5. 2021 and 2022 Paramedic Response Time Performance Plan Final Results 6. Update to Parking and Stopping on Regional Roads Bylaw 7. 2022 Regional Greening Strategy Achievements 3
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
1. That the report dated June 6, 2023 titled “Status of Capital Projects as of March 31, 2023 be received"; and, 2. That the Projects Completed within Scope with Surplus Funds and the Projects Completed within Scope without Surplus Funds, as identified on Exhibit B, be approved for closure and funds in the amount of $3,986,605 be transferred to the original sources of funding as identified on Exhibit B; and, 3. That the Projects Closed, and Not/Partially Initiated, as identified on Exhibit C, be approved for closure and funds in the amount of $128,329 be transferred to the original sources of funding as identified in Exhibit C; and, 4. That the Non-Development Charge Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund by $758,809 to the approved amount of $250,000; and, 4 5. That the Engineering Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges - City-Wide Hard Reserve by $156,827 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, 6. That the Design Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Development Charges – Parks Development Reserve by $47,912 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, 7. That the Waterworks Capital Contingency Project be topped up from the Waterworks Stabilization/Capital Reserve by $148,680 to the approved amount of $100,000; and, 8. That the Staff approved draws from Other Reserves as part of the Capital Contingency process in the amount of $99,208 be received; and, 9. That the funding sour
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
1. That the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for the Month of April 2023” be received; and further, 5 2. 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 Isa Lee
Carried
1. That the presentation entitled "By-Law Enforcement Service Delivery Review", be received; 2. That the deputation from Tony Gradini be received, and further, 3. That staff report back in the Fall 2023 with an implementation plan. 8
Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci