The Markham Record

General Committee Meeting

November 2, 2020

Who was there

Present (9): Amanda Yeung Collucci, Alan Ho, Keith Irish, Jim Jones, Andrew Keyes, Isa Lee, Joe Li, Reid McAlpine, Karen Rea

Absent (1): 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 (14 motions)

11 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of the October 19, 2020 General Committee meeting be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the minutes of the August 12, 2020, September 9, 2020 and October 15, 2020 Board of Management Unionville Business Improvement Area Committee meetings be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That the report dated November 2, 2020 entitled “2020 Third Quarter Investment Performance Review” be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
That the report entitled “Tender 049-T-20 Grass Cutting and Maintenance Services (Renewal Years 2021- 2023)” be received; and, That the contract for Tender 049-T-20 Grass Cutting and Maintenance Services be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Markham Property Services Ltd., for an additional three (3) years (2021– 2023), with a CPI increase in 2022 and 2023 as follows; 2021 - $218,574.98 (inclusive of HST) 2022 - $218,574.98 (inclusive of HST)* 2023 - $218,574.98 (inclusive of HST)* * 2022 and 2023 are subject to an annual price increase based on the Consumer Price Index for All Items - Canada for the twelve (12) month period ending December 31 in the applicable year; and, That the estimated 2021 costs of $218,574.98 be funded from account 730-730-5399 (Contracted Services), subject to Council approval of the 2021 operating budget; and, That the purchase orders for years 2022 and 2023 be adjusted for growth and/or price escalation, subject to Council approval of the respective year’s budgets; 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 Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That item 7.3, Tender 049-T-20 Grass Cutting and Maintenance (Renewal Years 2021-2023) be
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Referred
That the report titled “2020 August Year-To-Date Review of Operations and Year-end Projection” be received; and, 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 Keith Irish
Carried
That the 2021 Council and Standing Committee Meeting Calendar be approved; 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 Jim Jones
Carried
That the presentation entitled “2021 Water/Wastewater Rate Public Consultation Meeting” be received and approved for presentation at the November 12 th Public Consultation meeting; and, That the report entitled “2021 Water/Wastewater Rate” be received; and, That Staff be authorized to hold a n electronic public meeting on November 12 th , 2020 at 6:30 p.m. to gather resident feedback on the principle of, increasing the 2021 water/wastewater rate by the same percentage as the Region of York’s wholesale rate and present two scenarios: Scenario 1: Increase of 0% Scenario 2: Increase of 2.9% , which is c onsistent with the Region of York’s wholesale rate increase for 2021, as
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Tabled
That the presentation entitled “Swan Lake Park – Parks Operations and Parks Refresh Draft Plan” dated November 2, 2020 be received; and, That the recommended funding outlined in the presentation be committed to the park refresh subject to Council approval; 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 Deputy Mayor Don Hamilton
Carried
That the memorandum entitled “Maintenance of Regional Roads and Boulevards” dated November 2, 2020 be received; and, That staff recommend winter maintenance service provision remain as is at this time; and, That staff recommend improved coordination in the operating field amongst front line supervisors to enhance winter maintenance service provision; and, That staff recommend City residents and Council continue to utilize the City’s Contact Centre to generate work orders for both the City and the Region for the following issues: Dead animal removal Pot hole repair Fallen tree removal Debris removal Grass cutting; and, That staff recommend further investigation of the City’s and the Region’s contracts to explore possible options in grass cutting download or upload; and, That staff recommend requesting the Region to consider increasing their cutting cycles to align to the City’s; and, That staff review the grass cutting contract with the Region when the existing one expires; and, That staff further discuss grass cutting with the City’s existing service provider to explore their ability to undertake this increase in work should they be requested to do so; 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 Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
That staff initiate consultations with the City of Toronto with respect to grass cutting service levels along Steeles Avenue where it borders with the City of Markham.
Moved by Councillor Khalid Usman, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
4 1. That the report entitled “Tender 049-T-20 Grass Cutting and Maintenance Services (Renewal Years 2021- 2023)” be received; and, 2. That the contract for Tender 049-T-20 Grass Cutting and Maintenance Services be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Markham Property Services Ltd., for an additional three (3) years (2021– 2023), with a CPI increase in 2022 and 2023 as follows; o 2021 - $218,574.98 (inclusive of HST) o 2022 - $218,574.98 (inclusive of HST)* o 2023 - $218,574.98 (inclusive of HST)* * 2022 and 2023 are subject to an annual price increase based on the Consumer Price Index for All Items - Canada for the twelve (12) month period ending December 31 in the applicable year; and, 3. That the estimated 2021 costs of $218,574.98 be funded from account 730- 730-5399 (Contracted Services), subject to Council approval of the 2021 operating budget; and, 4. That the purchase orders for years 2022 and 2023 be adjusted for growth and/or price escalation, subject to Council approval of the respective year’s budgets; and further, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried
1. That the presentation entitled “2021 Water/Wastewater Rate Public Consultation Meeting” be received and approved for presentation at the November 12th Public Consultation meeting; and, 2. That the report entitled “2021 Water/Wastewater Rate” be received; and, 7 3. That Staff be authorized to hold an electronic public meeting on November 12th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. to gather resident feedback on the principle of, increasing the 2021 water/wastewater rate by the same percentage as the Region of York’s wholesale rate and present two scenarios: a. Scenario 1: Increase of 0% b. Scenario 2: Increase of 2.9%, which is consistent with the Region of York’s wholesale rate increase for 2021, as
Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci, seconded by Councillor Khalid Usman
Tabled
1. That the memorandum entitled “Maintenance of Regional Roads and Boulevards” dated November 2, 2020 be received; and, 2. That staff recommend winter maintenance service provision remain as is at this time; and, 3. That staff recommend improved coordination in the operating field amongst front line supervisors to enhance winter maintenance service provision; and, 4. That staff recommend City residents and Council continue to utilize the City’s Contact Centre to generate work orders for both the City and the Region for the following issues: a. Dead animal removal b. Pot hole repair c. Fallen tree removal d. Debris removal e. Grass cutting; and, 5. That staff recommend further investigation of the City’s and the Region’s contracts to explore possible options in grass cutting download or upload; and, 6. That staff recommend requesting the Region to consider increasing their cutting cycles to align to the City’s; and, 11 7. That staff review the grass cutting contract with the Region when the existing one expires; and, 8. That staff further discuss grass cutting with the City’s existing service provider to explore their ability to undertake this increase in work should they be requested to do so; and further, 9. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Karen Rea, seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Carried

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