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 (12 motions)
12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the June 1, 2020 General Committee meeting be confirmed.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the memo dated June 10, 2020 titled “Markham’s Drinking Water Distribution System – An Overview on Compliance Inspections and other Regulatory and Water Quality Activities” be received.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the minutes of the April 27, 2020 Markham Public Library Board meeting be received for information purposes.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Carried
That the report entitled “057-S-20 Supply and Delivery of Two (2) Street Sweepers” be received; and, That the contract for the supply and delivery of two (2) Tymco brand, model DST-6 regenerative (waterless, dustless) type street sweepers be awarded to The Equipment Specialists Inc. (an authorized Tymco dealer), in the amount of $814,080.00, inclusive of HST; and, That the costs of $814,080.00 be funded from account 057-6150-19207-005 (Corporate Fleet Replacement) with a budget available of $726,240.00; and, That the budget shortfall in the amount of $87,840.00 ($814,080.00 - $726,240.00 or $43,920 per unit) be funded from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund; and, That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-18, Part II, Section 11 (1) (b) which states, where there is only one source of supply for the goods to be purchased and (e) “where the City is acquiring specialized vehicles in which case the sources of supply may be identified based on technical specifications prepared by the User Department; and, That the units being replaced (1234 and 1235) be sold upon delivery of the new units in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part V, Disposal of Personal Property. Proceeds will be posted to account 890 890 9305 (Proceeds from the Sale of Other Fixed Assets); and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for the Month of May 2020” be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the report entitled “Citywide Multi-Phase Sanitary System Downspout Disconnection Program – Annual Progress Update and 2020 Details” be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
Carried
That the presentation, titled “Swan Lake Water Quality Improvement Program” be received; and, That Council approve the following Swan Lake Water Quality Program: Staff will report back in 2021 with an overall water quality (with service levels) and park improvement program that will be sustainable into the future; and, Staff will report back on this matter to General Committee through the Markham Sub-Committee with the participation of the Friends of Swan Lake; and, That Council direct staff to contact the private property owners who own a portion of Swan Lake to obtain financial contribution to the Swan Lake Water Quality Improvement Program; 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 Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Carried
That the deputations of Fred Peters, Gordon Landon, Carly Carrigan, Madeleine Nevins, Martin Silver, Cindy Fowler, Rain Geiger, Andrew Fuyarchuk, be received; and further, That the communications submitted by Fred Peters and Mark Henschel be received.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
Carried
That the General Committee meeting adjourn at 2:07 PM.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
1. That the report entitled “057-S-20 Supply and Delivery of Two (2) Street Sweepers” be received; and, 4 2. That the contract for the supply and delivery of two (2) Tymco brand, model DST-6 regenerative (waterless, dustless) type street sweepers be awarded to The Equipment Specialists Inc. (an authorized Tymco dealer), in the amount of $814,080.00, inclusive of HST; and, 3. That the costs of $814,080.00 be funded from account 057-6150-19207-005 (Corporate Fleet Replacement) with a budget available of $726,240.00; and, 4. That the budget shortfall in the amount of $87,840.00 ($814,080.00 - $726,240.00 or $43,920 per unit) be funded from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund; and, 5. That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-18, Part II, Section 11 (1) (b) which states, where there is only one source of supply for the goods to be purchased and (e) “where the City is acquiring specialized vehicles in which case the sources of supply may be identified based on technical specifications prepared by the User Department; and, 6. That the units being replaced (1234 and 1235) be sold upon delivery of the new units in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part V, Disposal of Personal Property. Proceeds will be posted to account 890 890 9305 (Proceeds from the Sale of Other Fixed Assets); and further, 7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
1. That the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for the Month of May 2020” be received; and, 2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 5
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
1. That the presentation, titled “Swan Lake Water Quality Improvement Program” be received; and, 2. That Council approve the following Swan Lake Water Quality Program: 3. Staff will report back in 2021 with an overall water quality (with service levels) and park improvement program that will be sustainable into the future; and, 4. Staff will report back on this matter to General Committee through the Markham Sub-Committee with the participation of the Friends of Swan Lake; and, 5. That Council direct staff to contact the private property owners who own a portion of Swan Lake to obtain financial contribution to the Swan Lake Water Quality Improvement Program; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. 9
Moved by Councillor Andrew Keyes, seconded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti