The Markham Record

General Committee Meeting

March 23, 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 (17 motions)

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

That the following communications dated February 10, 2022 from York Region be received for information purposes: Amendment to Management Plan for the York Regional Forest Managing Dogs Designating an Additional York Regional Forest Tract for Off-leash Dog Walking Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Standard for Sewers Servicing New Development
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for the Months of January & February 2022” be received; and, 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 Joe Li
Carried
That the report entitled “162-T-13 Pavement Preservation and Surface Treatment Contract Extension” be received; and, That the contract for Pavement Preservation and Surface Treatment be extended for one (1) year with an option to extend for an additional one (1) year to Miller Paving Limited in the estimated value of $1,459,718.13 inclusive of HST; January 1 – December 31, 2022 - $759,718.13 January 1 – December 31, 2023 - $700,000.00* *Subject to CPI All Items Canada for the twelve (12) month period ending December; and, That the award be funded from the capital accounts outlined in the Financial Considerations section with 2023 subject to Council approval; and, That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11. Non-Competitive Procurement, items 11.1 (c) and (g), which state: (c) 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 Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled “098-T-18 Pavement Markings Contract Extension” be received; and, That the contract for Pavement Markings be extended for one (1) year with an option to extend for an additional one (1) year to Guild Electric Ltd. in the estimated value of $975,454.90 inclusive of HST; January 1 – December 31, 2022 - $487,727.45 January 1 – December 31, 2023 - $487,727.45* *Subject to CPI All Items Ontario for the twelve (12) month period ending October; and, That the award be funded from the various capital and operating accounts outlined in the Financial Considerations section; and, The budget shortfall of $45,224.45 will be reported as an unfavourable variance at year end in the 2022 operating results and will be adjusted accordingly in the 2023 Operating budget; and, That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11. Non-Competitive Procurement, items 11.1 (c) and (g), which state: (c) 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 Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled “239-T-21 Supply and Delivery of One (1) Cube Van Camera Truck” be received; and, That the contract for the supply and delivery of one (1) cube van camera truck be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, JD Brule Equipment, in the amount of $403,090.69, inclusive of HST; and, That the award in the amount of $403,090.69 be funded from project #22171 Corporate Fleet Replacement – Waterworks (account 057-6150-22171-005) with a budget available of $389,179.00; and, That the budget shortfall in the amount of $13,911.69 ($403,090.69 - $389,179.00) be funded from the Waterworks Reserve Fund; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled “ Consulting Services for the Corporate Administrative Monetary Penalty System Expansion, Residential Infill Development Services Delivery Review and By-law Enforcement Service Delivery Review ” be received; and, That the tendering process for Consulting Services for the Corporate Administrative Monetary Penalty System Expansion, Residential Infill Development Services Delivery Review and By-law Enforcement Service Delivery Review” 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 the contract for Consulting Services be awarded to WSCS Consulting Incorporated in the amount of $317,822.94 ($136,221.02 + $96,439.99 + $85,161.93) inclusive of HST: Corporate Administrative Monetary Penalty System Expansion - $136,221.02 Residential Infill Development Services Delivery Review - $96,439.99 By-law Enforcement Service Delivery Review - $85,161.93 That the award amount of $317,822.94 be funded from the following accounts: Account number 005-1600106 “Expanded AMPS set up” - $136,221.02 Account number 600-101-5699-22306 “Residential Infill Development Strategy” - $111,936.00 Account number 327-101-5699-22307 “By-law Enforcement Service Delivery Review” - $100,080.00; and, That Staff be authorized to engage WSCS Consulting Incorporated following General Committee approval to commence the proj
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the memorandum titled “Submission for Funding to Infrastructure Canada’s Active Transportation Fund” be received for information.
Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, seconded by Councillor Reid McAlpine
Carried
That the Hybrid Electronic General Committee Meeting scheduled on May 9, 2022 have the option for in-person attendance by Members of Council and staff; and, That Members of Council and staff may continue to attend electronically; and, That there be an education session and a trial meeting in advance of this date; and further, That staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That General Committee resolve into confidential session at 11:05 AM.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the City of Markham request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing issue a Minister’s Zoning Order to permit sports and education institutions and facilities, dormitories, private schools and ancillary uses at 3565 19th Avenue; and, That the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to provide the City of Markham with an opportunity to review and comment on the draft Minister’s Zoning Order; and further; That staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That General Committee Confidential Session adjourn at 12:45 PM.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That General Committee adjourn at 12:51 PM.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
Carried
1. That the following communications dated February 10, 2022 from York Region be received for information purposes: 1. Amendment to Management Plan for the York Regional Forest Managing Dogs 2. Designating an Additional York Regional Forest Tract for Off-leash Dog Walking 3. Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Standard for Sewers Servicing New Development
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
1. That the report entitled “162-T-13 Pavement Preservation and Surface Treatment Contract Extension” be received; and, 2. That the contract for Pavement Preservation and Surface Treatment be extended for one (1) year with an option to extend for an additional one (1) year to Miller Paving Limited in the estimated value of $1,459,718.13 inclusive of HST; 1. January 1 – December 31, 2022 - $759,718.13 2. January 1 – December 31, 2023 - $700,000.00**Subject to CPI All Items Canada for the twelve (12) month period ending December; and, 4 3. That the award be funded from the capital accounts outlined in the Financial Considerations section with 2023 subject to Council approval; and, 4. That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11. Non-Competitive Procurement, items 11.1 (c) and (g), which state: 1. (c) When the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost- effective or beneficial; and, 2. (g) Where it is in the City’s best interest not to solicit a competitive bid; and further, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the report entitled “098-T-18 Pavement Markings Contract Extension” be received; and, 2. That the contract for Pavement Markings be extended for one (1) year with an option to extend for an additional one (1) year to Guild Electric Ltd. in the estimated value of $975,454.90 inclusive of HST; 1. January 1 – December 31, 2022 - $487,727.45 2. January 1 – December 31, 2023 - $487,727.45* *Subject to CPI All Items Ontario for the twelve (12) month period ending October; and, 3. That the award be funded from the various capital and operating accounts outlined in the Financial Considerations section; and, 4. The budget shortfall of $45,224.45 will be reported as an unfavourable variance at year end in the 2022 operating results and will be adjusted accordingly in the 2023 Operating budget; and, 5. That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11. Non-Competitive Procurement, items 11.1 (c) and (g), which state: 5 1. (c) When the extension of an existing Contract would prove more cost- effective or beneficial; and, 2. (g) Where it is in the City’s best interest not to solicit a competitive bid; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
6 1. That the report entitled “ Consulting Services for the Corporate Administrative Monetary Penalty System Expansion, Residential Infill Development Services Delivery Review and By-law Enforcement Service Delivery Review ” be received; and, 2. That the tendering process for Consulting Services for the Corporate Administrative Monetary Penalty System Expansion, Residential Infill Development Services Delivery Review and By-law Enforcement Service Delivery Review” 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, 3. That the contract for Consulting Services be awarded to WSCS Consulting Incorporated in the amount of $317,822.94 ($136,221.02 + $96,439.99 + $85,161.93) inclusive of HST: o Corporate Administrative Monetary Penalty System Expansion - $136,221.02 o Residential Infill Development Services Delivery Review - $96,439.99 o By-law Enforcement Service Delivery Review - $85,161.93 4. That the award amount of $317,822.94 be funded from the following accounts: o Account number 005-1600106 “Expanded AMPS set up” - $136,221.02 o Account number 600-101-5699-22306 “Residential Infill Development Strategy” - $111,936.00 o Account number 327-101-5699-22307 “By-law Enforcement Service Delivery Review” - $100,080.00; and, 5. That Staff be authorized to engage WSCS Consulting Incorporated following General Committee
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
8 1. That the Hybrid Electronic General Committee Meeting scheduled on May 9, 2022 have the option for in-person attendance by Members of Council and staff; and, 2. That Members of Council and staff may continue to attend electronically; and, 3. That there be an education session and a trial meeting in advance of this date; and further, 4. That staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried

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