The Markham Record

Council Meeting

October 23, 2024

Who was there

Present (13): Michael Chan, Amanda Yeung Collucci, Alan Ho, Keith Irish, Jim Jones, Andrew Keyes, Ritch Lau, Isa Lee, Joe Li, Reid McAlpine, Juanita Nathan, 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 (41 motions)

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

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on October 9, 2024, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Isa Lee, seconded by Councillor Keith Irish
Carried
That the request for the City of Markham to complete the Municipal Information Form be received for information and be processed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
Carried
That the communication regarding Item 10.3 "Recommendation Report, Draft Plan of Subdivision Application submitted by 1628740 and 1628741 Ontario Inc. to permit a 32-Unit Residential Subdivision at 2716 And 2730 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2) File Plan 23 150156 (10.7)" from the following be received for information purposes: Bruno Tucciarone, A.S.O. (1628740 AND 1628741 Ontario Inc.) Peter S. Zourntos, P. Eng. Project Manager, Principal, Valdor Engineering Inc. (Item 10.3)
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the memorandum titled “Draft Plan of Subdivision application submitted by 1628740 and 1628741 Ontario Inc. to permit a 32-unit residential subdivision at 2716 and 2730 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2)File PLAN 23 150156” be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the report of the Development Services Committee be received & adopted. (Item 1):
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the report titled, “City of Markham’s Response to proposed Amendment to O. Reg 299/19 (Additional Residential Units), File: PR 24 193731”, be received; and, That this report be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the City of Markham’s comments to the proposed Amendment to O. Reg 299/19; and, That Staff be authorized to bring forward proposed amendments to any in-force zoning By-law to address any zoning issues or inconsistencies in Markham’s zoning by-laws, and to give effect to changes made as a result of the proposed Amendment to O. Reg 299/19 receiving Royal Assent; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the report of the General Committee Meeting be received & adopted. (Items 1 to 12):
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled “2025 Interim Spending Authority Pending Adoption of the 2025 Budget”, be received; and, That Council provide the Treasurer authority to make payments necessary to support the City’s ongoing operations, up to a total of 50% of the City’s 2024 Primary Operating, Waterworks, Planning & Design, Building Standards, and Engineering budgets ($234,716,497); 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 “2025 Interim Tax Levy By-law” be received; and, That Council authorize an interim tax levy for 2025; and, That the attached by-law be passed to authorize the 2025 interim tax levy; 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 “2025 Interim Spending Authority Pending Adoption of the 2025 Unionville and Markham Village Business Improvement Areas Budgets” be received; and, That Council authorize spending for the Unionville BIA (UBIA) and the Markham Village BIA (MBIA) to support their ongoing operations, up to a total of 50% of the UBIA and MBIA 2024 Operating Budgets ($218,250 and $167,350, respectively); 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 “2025 Temporary Borrowing By-law” be received; and, That a by-law be brought forward for Council approval to authorize temporary borrowing, if required, of amounts not to exceed $234,716,497 from January 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025 and $117,358,249 from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 to meet the expenditures of the municipality until taxes are collected and other revenues are received; and, That the Treasurer report to Council in advance of borrowing, if temporary borrowing is required; 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 “Award of Proposal 142-R-24 - Consulting Services for Pre-Design and Detailed Design for Elgin Mills Road Widening - Woodbine Avenue to Warden Avenue” be received; and, That the contract for consulting engineering services for pre-design and detailed design for Elgin Mills Road widening from Woodbine Avenue to Warden Avenue be awarded to the highest ranked, lowest priced proponent, WSP Canada Inc. in the amount of $1,972,952.11 inclusive of HST; and, That allowances in the amount of $825,649.71 inclusive of HST, be established for subsurface utility engineering investigations during the design, permit to take water, environmental monitoring, CCTV inspection, additional engineering survey, utility relocation, overall benefit plan for permitting for Redside Dace, technical memorandums, Yorknet fiber optic conduit design, additional public consultation, tree clearing, Stage 3 archaeological investigation, foundation investigation and soil quality sampling which may be required and approved by the Director of Engineering; and, That a 10% contingency in the amount of $279,860.18 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional consulting services to deliver the project and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $277,061.58 be transferred to revenue account 640
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled “Award of Proposal 120-R-24 - Contract Administration, Site Inspection & Post Construction Services for Victoria Square Boulevard (Phase 1) Road Improvement ” be received; and, That the contract for contract administration, site inspection and post construction services for V ictoria Square Boulevard (Phase 1) Road i mprovement be awarded to the highest ranked / 3 rd lowest priced bidder, EXP Services Inc. (EXP) in the amount of $695,941.52 inclusive of HST; and, That an allowance in the amount of $230,995.20, inclusive of HST, be established for geotechnical investigations, material testing during construction, excess soil management, coordination with the Design Consultant during construction, coordination with utility companies and for an external financial audit of the consulting fees, which may be required; and, That a 10% contingency in the amount of $92,693.67, inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional services to deliver the project and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $91,766.74 be transferred to revenue account 640-998-8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, That the cost in the amount of $1,111,397.13 ($695,941.52 + $230,995.20 + $92,693.67 + $91,766.74) be funded from capital account 23113 with available budget of $1,349,868.00; a
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled “ Award of Contract 174-S-24 Automated Zoning Compliance Software Solution” be received; and, That the deputation from Ali Akbar Mihankhah be received; and, That the contract 174-S-24 Automated Zoning Compliance Software Solution (One time - implementation and training costs) (Recurring - software licenses, ongoing support and maintenance cost for Year-1 pro-rated six months and Year 2) be awarded to Archistar in the amount of 821,285.63 inclusive of HST; and, That a contingency in the amount of $ 65,702.85 inclusive of HST be established to cover any additional project costs be approved, and that authorization be granted to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, That the capital costs in the amount of $ 886,988. 48 (821,285.63 + $65,702 .85) inclusive of HST be funded from capital project account 600-101-5399-24318 , with an available budget of $889,000.00 inclusive of HST; and, That the remaining budget in the amount of $ 2,011.52 be returned to the original funding source; and, That the contract for software and license, ongoing support and maintenance costs for 8 years be awarded to Archistar in the amount of $2,674,659.82 inclusive of HST ($1,298,380.26 fee for 4 years + $1,376,279.56 fees for the 4 renewal options) to be funded from 400-400-5361 with a net new operating annual budget of $324,595.07 and subject to the adoption of the 2025 and future operati
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled “Award of Contract #024-R-24 Citywide Security Guard Services” be received; and, That the contract be awarded to the highest ranked / lowest priced bidder, Paladin Security Group Ltd, for a term of two years in the total amount of $869,901.17 inclusive of HST as per the following; November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 - $434,950.85 November 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026 - $434,950.85 Total: $869,901.17 ; and, That the contract includes an option for the City (in its sole discretion) to extend the contract for up to four additional one-year terms. Pricing will be firm for the initial term of the contract (2024-2026), and options to extend in years 3-4 (2026-2028) and years 5-6 (2028-2030) will be subject to Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase to a maximum of 4%; and, That the Director of Sustainability & Asset Management and Senior Manager of Procurement & Accounts Payable be authorized to extend the contract for an additional four, one-year periods subject to adoption of the annual operating budget, vendor performance, and an increase based on the CPI to a maximum of 4% in years three and five; and, That the award in the amount of $434,950.85 (inclusive of HST) be funded from account 750-751-5312 (Security Guard Services); and, That staff be authorized to award a one-year pilot program in the amount of $170,503.77 inclusive of HST for the mobile security guard services; and, That the Commissioner, Corporate Services and Treasurer be authorized to extend th
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled “211-S-24 Supply and Delivery of Various Rotary Mowers” be received; and, That the contract for the supply and delivery of various rotary mowers be awarded to Turf Care Products Canada Limited, in the amount of $1,316,979.96 inclusive of HST; and, That the total award amount of $1,316,979.96 inclusive of HST be funded from in-year addition capital project #24418 (057-6150-24418-005 Corporate Fleet Replacement – Non-Fire) with available budget of $1,731,227.62; and, That the budget remaining in the amount of $414,247.66 ($1,731,227.62 - $1,316,979.96) be returned to the original funding source; and, That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-18, Part II, Section 11.1: (b) where there is only one source of supply for the goods to be purchased; and, (e) where the City is acquiring specialized vehicles or equipment…in which case the sources of supply may be identified based on technical specifications prepared by the User Department; 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 “Tender 185-T-24 Mount Joy Artificial Turf and Grade Beam Replacement” be received; and, That the contract for Mount Joy Artificial Turf and Grade Beam Replacement be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Ritchfield Inc., in the amount of $2,187,966.18 inclusive of HST; and, That a 10% contingency in the amount of $218,796.62 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 the estimated costs of $2,406,762.80 ($2,187,966.18 + $218,796.62) be funded from accounts as listed in the Financial Considerations section with budget available of $2,077,436.00; and, That the budget shortfall in the amount of $329,326.80 ($2,077,436.00 - $2,406,762.80) be funded as follows: $284,301.85 (estimated) to be reimbursed from Mount Joy Sports Dome Inc. for their share of the total cost of the project; and, $45,024.95 ($329,326.80 - $284,301.85) being the net shortfall for the City’s share of the total project cost be funded from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund; and, That Mount Joy Sports Dome Inc. (the owner/operator of the dome) reimburse the City for costs related to the extension of the dome and associated amenities as per their lease agreement in the estimated amount of $284,301.85; and, That the award of the contract and issuance of the purchase orders be contin
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That the report entitled “237-S-24 Supply and Delivery of Vehicle/Industrial Extrication Equipment for Fire & Emergency Services” be received; and, That the contract for 237-S-24 Supply and Delivery of Vehicle/Industrial Extrication Equipment for Fire & Emergency Services be awarded to Darch Fire Inc. in the amount of $364,860.48 inclusive of HST; and, That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2017-8, Part II, Section 11.1 (e), Non-Competitive Procurement, whereby “the City is acquiring specialized… equipment, such as firefighting equipment…, in which case the sources of supply may be identified based on technical specifications prepared by the User Department,”; and, That the award be funded from project #24067 Vehicle/Industrial Extrication Modernization (account 067-6150-24067-005) with available budget of $366,300; and, That the remaining budget of $1,439.52 ($366,300.00 - $364,860.48) be returned to original funding source; 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 and presentation titled “2024 Asset Management Plan” be received; and, That Council endorse the findings from the update of the City’s Asset Management Plan, for all city owned and/or managed assets assessed at current levels of service; and, That Council direct staff to submit the 2024 Asset Management Plan (the document) to the Ministry of Infrastructure, informed by the findings noted under Recommendation two and as outlined in this report; and make the document publicly available on the City’s website upon its completion; 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
Whereas the DMC Board of Directors seeks to improve operational efficiencies in the invoice payment approval process of Destination Markham Corporation (DMC); and Whereas DMC’s governance documents (DMC By-Law No.1 and the Agreement between DMC and the City of Markham (the “Agreement”)) require that invoices must be approved (at a minimum) by the DMC Treasurer; Therefore be it resolved: That Council of the City of Markham approves the DMC Board of Directors recommendation that authority for approving the payment of DMC invoices, incurred in accordance with DMC’s approved annual budget, be delegated as follows: (a) to the DMC Executive Director and Business Manager (jointly), or such other person(s) approved by the Board of Directors from time to time, for invoices up to $50,000 (exclusive of applicable taxes); and (b) to the DMC Treasurer and Chair (jointly) for invoices exceeding $50,000 (exclusive of applicable taxes); and, That DMC By-Law No.1 and the Agreement be amended to reflect the foregoing resolution, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the amended Agreement; 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 Councillor Amanda Collucci
Carried
Whereas Destination Markham Corporation (DMC) seeks to enhance its culinary tourism product and experience development through additional funding; Whereas DMC’s governance document (the Agreement between DMC and the City of Markham (the “Agreement”)) requires City approval for DMC to enter into any agreement with a value of $50,000.00 or greater; Therefore, be it resolved: That Council of the City of Markham approves Destination Markham Corporation (DMC) entering into an agreement with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario / Government of Canada under the Tourism Growth Program (TGP) for a nonrepayable contribution of $200,000, to be utilized for DMC’s culinary tourism product and experience development initiative ; 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 Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the report titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Draft Plan of Subdivision application submitted by 1628740 and 1628741 Ontario Inc. to permit a 32-unit residential subdivision at 2716 and 2730 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2), File PLAN 23 150156”, be received; and, That the deputation and written correspondence from James Stevenson be received; and, That the deputation from Billy Tung be received; and, That the written correspondence from Bruno Tucciarone and Peter S. Zourntos be received; and, That the memorandum from the City Solicitor and Director of People Services and the Director of Planning and Urban Design regarding the above-mentioned application, dated October 21, 2024 be received; and, That the recommendations of the report dated September 17th, 2024 in respect of the above-mentioned application be approved, subject to amended conditions of draft approval attached to the October 21, 2024 memorandum titled "Draft Plan of Subdivision application submitted by 1628740 and 1628741 Ontario Inc. to permit a 32-unit residential subdivision at 2716 and 2730 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2) File PLAN 23 150156", as Attachment “A”; and, That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Attachment ‘A’ to the memorandum, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and, That Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-23009 will lapse af
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That By-laws 2024-188 to 2024-197 be given three readings and enacted.
Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan, seconded by Regional Councillor Alan Ho
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act , Council resolve into a private session at 1:30 PM to discuss the following confidential matters:
Moved by Councillor Ritch Lau, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
That the Council meeting be adjourned at 2:45 PM.
Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan, seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
Carried
4 1. That the memorandum titled “Draft Plan of Subdivision application submitted by 1628740 and 1628741 Ontario Inc. to permit a 32-unit residential subdivision at 2716 and 2730 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2)File PLAN 23 150156” be received; and further, 2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
1. That the report titled, “City of Markham’s Response to proposed Amendment to O. Reg 299/19 (Additional Residential Units), File: PR 24 193731”, be received; and, 2. That this report be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the City of Markham’s comments to the proposed Amendment to O. Reg 299/19; and, 3. That Staff be authorized to bring forward proposed amendments to any in-force zoning By-law to address any zoning issues or inconsistencies in Markham’s zoning by-laws, and to give effect to changes made as a result of the proposed Amendment to O. Reg 299/19 receiving Royal Assent; and further, 5 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
1. That the report entitled “2025 Interim Tax Levy By-law” be received; and, 2. That Council authorize an interim tax levy for 2025; and, 3. That the attached by-law be passed to authorize the 2025 interim tax levy; and further, 6 4. 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 “2025 Temporary Borrowing By-law” be received; and, 2. That a by-law be brought forward for Council approval to authorize temporary borrowing, if required, of amounts not to exceed $234,716,497 from January 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025 and $117,358,249 from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 to meet the expenditures of the municipality until taxes are collected and other revenues are received; and, 3. That the Treasurer report to Council in advance of borrowing, if temporary borrowing is required; and further. 7 4. 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 “Award of Proposal 142-R-24 - Consulting Services for Pre-Design and Detailed Design for Elgin Mills Road Widening - Woodbine Avenue to Warden Avenue” be received; and, 2. That the contract for consulting engineering services for pre- design and detailed design for Elgin Mills Road widening from Woodbine Avenue to Warden Avenue be awarded to the highest ranked, lowest priced proponent, WSP Canada Inc. in the amount of $1,972,952.11 inclusive of HST; and, 3. That allowances in the amount of $825,649.71 inclusive of HST, be established for subsurface utility engineering investigations during the design, permit to take water, environmental monitoring, CCTV inspection, additional engineering survey, utility relocation, overall benefit plan for permitting for Redside Dace, technical memorandums, Yorknet fiber optic conduit design, additional public consultation, tree clearing, Stage 3 archaeological investigation, foundation investigation and soil quality sampling which may be required and approved by the Director of Engineering; and, 4. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $279,860.18 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional consulting services to deliver the project and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, 5. That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $277,061.58 be transferred to rev
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the report entitled “Award of Proposal 120-R-24 - Contract Administration, Site Inspection & Post Construction Services for Victoria Square Boulevard (Phase 1) Road Improvement” be received; and, 2. That the contract for contract administration, site inspection and post construction services for Victoria Square Boulevard (Phase 1) Road improvement be awarded to the highest ranked / 3rd lowest priced bidder, EXP Services Inc. (EXP) in the amount of $695,941.52 inclusive of HST; and, 3. That an allowance in the amount of $230,995.20, inclusive of HST, be established for geotechnical investigations, material testing during construction, excess soil management, coordination with the Design Consultant during construction, coordination with utility companies and for an external financial audit of the consulting fees, which may be required; and, 4. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $92,693.67, inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional services to deliver the 9 project and that authorization to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit be in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, 5. That the Engineering Department Capital Administration fee in the amount of $91,766.74 be transferred to revenue account 640-998- 8871 (Capital Administration Fee); and, 6. That the cost in the amount of $1,111,397.13 ($695,941.52 + $230,995.20 + $92,693.67 + $91,766.74) be funded from capital account 23113 with available budget of
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the report entitled “Award of Contract 174-S-24 Automated Zoning Compliance Software Solution” be received; and, 2. That the deputation from Ali Akbar Mihankhah be received; and, 3. That the contract 174-S-24 Automated Zoning Compliance Software Solution (One time - implementation and training costs) (Recurring - software licenses, ongoing support and maintenance 10 cost for Year-1 pro-rated six months and Year 2) be awarded to Archistar in the amount of 821,285.63 inclusive of HST; and, 4. That a contingency in the amount of $65,702.85 inclusive of HST be established to cover any additional project costs be approved, and that authorization be granted to approve expenditures of this contingency amount up to the specified limit in accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and, 5. That the capital costs in the amount of $886,988.48 (821,285.63 + $65,702.85) inclusive of HST be funded from capital project account 600-101-5399-24318, with an available budget of $889,000.00 inclusive of HST; and, 6. That the remaining budget in the amount of $2,011.52 be returned to the original funding source; and, 7. That the contract for software and license, ongoing support and maintenance costs for 8 years be awarded to Archistar in the amount of $2,674,659.82 inclusive of HST ($1,298,380.26 fee for 4 years + $1,376,279.56 fees for the 4 renewal options) to be funded from 400-400-5361 with a net new operating annual budget of $324,595.07 and subject to the adoption of the 2025 a
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the report entitled “Award of Contract #024-R-24 Citywide Security Guard Services” be received; and, 2. That the contract be awarded to the highest ranked / lowest priced bidder, Paladin Security Group Ltd, for a term of two years in the total amount of $869,901.17 inclusive of HST as per the following; November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 - $434,950.85 November 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026 - $434,950.85 Total: $869,901.17; and, 12 3. That the contract includes an option for the City (in its sole discretion) to extend the contract for up to four additional one-year terms. Pricing will be firm for the initial term of the contract (2024-2026), and options to extend in years 3-4 (2026-2028) and years 5-6 (2028-2030) will be subject to Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase to a maximum of 4%; and, 4. That the Director of Sustainability & Asset Management and Senior Manager of Procurement & Accounts Payable be authorized to extend the contract for an additional four, one-year periods subject to adoption of the annual operating budget, vendor performance, and an increase based on the CPI to a maximum of 4% in years three and five; and, 5. That the award in the amount of $434,950.85 (inclusive of HST) be funded from account 750-751-5312 (Security Guard Services); and, 6. That staff be authorized to award a one-year pilot program in the amount of $170,503.77 inclusive of HST for the mobile security guard services; and, 7. That the Commissioner, Corporate Services and Treasurer be
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the report entitled “Tender 185-T-24 Mount Joy Artificial Turf and Grade Beam Replacement” be received; and, 14 2. That the contract for Mount Joy Artificial Turf and Grade Beam Replacement be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Ritchfield Inc., in the amount of $2,187,966.18 inclusive of HST; and, 3. That a 10% contingency in the amount of $218,796.62 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, 4. That the estimated costs of $2,406,762.80 ($2,187,966.18 + $218,796.62) be funded from accounts as listed in the Financial Considerations section with budget available of $2,077,436.00; and, 5. That the budget shortfall in the amount of $329,326.80 ($2,077,436.00 - $2,406,762.80) be funded as follows: $284,301.85 (estimated) to be reimbursed from Mount Joy Sports Dome Inc. for their share of the total cost of the project; and, $45,024.95 ($329,326.80 - $284,301.85) being the net shortfall for the City’s share of the total project cost be funded from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund; and, 6. That Mount Joy Sports Dome Inc. (the owner/operator of the dome) reimburse the City for costs related to the extension of the dome and associated amenities as per their lease agreement in the estimated amount of $284,301.85; and, 7. That the award of the contract and issuance of the p
Moved by Councillor Keith Irish, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
1. That the report and presentation titled “2024 Asset Management Plan” be received; and, 2. That Council endorse the findings from the update of the City’s Asset Management Plan, for all city owned and/or managed assets assessed at current levels of service; and, 3. That Council direct staff to submit the 2024 Asset Management Plan (the document) to the Ministry of Infrastructure, informed by the findings noted under Recommendation two and as outlined in 16 this report; and make the document publicly available on the City’s website upon its completion; and further, 4. 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 titled, “RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Draft Plan of Subdivision application submitted by 1628740 and 1628741 Ontario Inc. 18 to permit a 32-unit residential subdivision at 2716 and 2730 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2), File PLAN 23 150156”, be received; and, 2. That the deputation and written correspondence from James Stevenson be received; and, 3. That the deputation from Billy Tung be received; and, 4. That the written correspondence from Bruno Tucciarone and Peter S. Zourntos be received; and, 5. That the memorandum from the City Solicitor and Director of People Services and the Director of Planning and Urban Design regarding the above-mentioned application, dated October 21, 2024 be received; and, 6. That the recommendations of the report dated September 17th, 2024 in respect of the above-mentioned application be approved, subject to amended conditions of draft approval attached to the October 21, 2024 memorandum titled "Draft Plan of Subdivision application submitted by 1628740 and 1628741 Ontario Inc. to permit a 32-unit residential subdivision at 2716 and 2730 Elgin Mills Road East (Ward 2) File PLAN 23 150156", as Attachment “A”; and, 7. That the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate, be delegated authority to issue Draft Plan Approval, subject to the conditions set out in Attachment ‘A’ to the memorandum, as may be amended by the Director of Planning and Urban Design, or designate; and, 8. That Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivisi
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, Council resolve into a private session to discuss the following confidential matters at 1:30 PM:
Moved by Councillor Ritch Lau, seconded by Councillor Isa Lee
Carried
1. That the confidential Council minutes of the Council Meeting held on October 9, 2024, be adopted.
Moved by Regional Councillor Alan Ho, seconded by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan
Carried
1. That the confidential report entitled “Enforcement of Heritage Easement Agreement, 233 Main Street, Unionville” be received; and, 2. That the 2024 Heritage Permit Application for 233 Main Street, Unionville to allow for the retention of an existing rear yard concrete sports court/hockey rink and cabana structure, and the installation of a new wooden deck above the cabana structure not be processed due to its conflict with the Heritage Easement Agreement and Council’s decision to remediate the property thereunder; and, 22 3. That a project budget in the amount of $351,747 inclusive of HST be established, funded by the Ramp Up Reserve; and, 4. That Staff be directed to take all steps necessary to recover costs incurred by the City to remedy the breaches under the Heritage Easement Agreement from the property owner of 233 Main Street, Unionville; and further 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these resolutions.
Moved by Councillor Reid McAlpine, seconded by Councillor Andrew Keyes
Carried
That By-law 2024-187 be given three readings and enacted. Three Readings BY-LAW 2024-187 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 23, 2024.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Michael Chan, seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
Carried
That the Council meeting of October 23, 2024 be adjourned be adjourned at 2:45 PM.
Moved by Councillor Juanita Nathan, seconded by Councillor Ritch Lau
Carried

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