MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2007
CANADA ROOM,
MINUTES
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Attendance:
Deputy Mayor J. Jones
Regional Councillor G. Landon
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Councillor J. Virgilio
Councillor A. Chiu
Staff
A. Brown, Director,
S. Saiyed, Manager, Transportation/
M. West, Manager, Strategic Initiatives
B. Wiles, Manager, Enforcement and Licensing
L. Mele, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator
J. Kee, Committee Clerk
The Markham Parking
Advisory Committee convened at the hour of 1:05 p.m. with Councillor J.
Virgilio in the Chair.
1. MINUTES
OF THE
MEETINGS
HELD ON OCTOBER 2, 2007
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the minutes of the Markham Parking Advisory Committee meeting held
on October 2, 2007 be adopted.
CARRIED
2. PARKING – STRATEGIC AND BUSINESS PLAN
Mr.
Sabbir Saiyed, Manager of Transportation, made a presentation regarding the
Parking Management Approach Rationale, the Parking Strategic Plan, and the
Parking Business Plan. He reviewed the objectives
and major tasks of both Plans and explained the differences between the
two. Specifically, the Parking Strategic
Plan is a long-term parking plan and strategy (25 years), and the Parking
Business Plan is a short-term Parking Plan (1-3 years).
Members
had before them a copy of the City of
Staff advised
that the following timelines have been established for the Parking Business
Plan, however, the consultant will be requested to advance these proposed dates,
if possible:
- November 30, 2007 - Issue of RFP
- January 11, 2008 - Closing of RFP
- January, 2008 - Committee
endorsement of consultant selection
- Early February, 2008 - Consultant awarded
- May 2008 - Expected
completion
Committee
requested that the following issues be addressed in the modeling exercise:
- parking availability on VIVA
routes, subway, Highway 7
- parking structures and
related financing, in areas, such as:
- private and public
partnerships
- VIVA and Highway 407 Transitway;
HOV lanes and
- integrating work with Region
of York
Staff
advised that representatives of the Ministry of Transportation have been
requested to make a presentation to the Transportation Committee early in the
New Year.
Moved
by Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That
the RFP for the preparation of the “Parking Management Business Plan” be
approved;
And
that the Purchasing Department be instructed to release the RFP for tender.
CARRIED
3. 2008 BUDGET – OVERVIEW
Mr.
Lorenzo Mele, Transportation Demand Management
Coordinator, presented an overview of
the 2008 Parking Management Budget and related expenses. He advised that the total proposed Budget for
2008 is $85,000, and revenue from parking meters is expected to be $25,500.
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
the information regarding the 2008 Parking Management Budget be received.
CARRIED
4.
PAY AND DISPLAY PARKING
PROGRAM
a) Pay
and Display (P/D) Machine Installations and Relocations
Mr.
Lorenzo Mele, Transportation Demand Management
Coordinator, presented details regarding
the proposed relocation and installation of P/D machines to
Committee
expressed concerns relating to design, access, and lane configurations in the
area of
Moved
by Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by Councillor A. Chiu
That
the P/D machine installations and relocations as described be carried out;
And
that the costs be charged to Capital Account – 045-6900-6817-005.
CARRIED
b) Credit
Card Application Pilot Project
Mr.
Lorenzo Mele, Transportation Demand Management
Coordinator, presented the terms of
reference and contract details for a pilot project to examine the introduction
of a Solar Powered ‘credit card’ payment feature on all existing pay and display
units. Members had before them a letter
dated September 25, 2007 from Precise Parklink, outlining the details of the
project. There would be no financial
requirements until the 2009 Budget year.
Committee
queried the use of Smart Cards in the units, and wireless capabilities. Potential problems, such as the machines
taking the cards, and related maintenance response time were also raised. The feasibility of
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the information relating to the Credit Card Application Pilot Project be received.
CARRIED
5. GTA PARKING OPERATIONS TOUR
Mr. Lorenzo Mele, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator, suggested that it would be valuable to arrange a one-day tour for Members to view parking technologies in other municipalities. The tour would be facilitated by experts in the parking field, and provide an opportunity to discuss experiences. Members noted that the locations should be in municipalities of a similar size. Staff will report back in the future with more information.
6. MUNICIPAL
PARKING “P” LOGO
Staff was
requested to confirm that there is no trademark infringement by using the
Municipal Parking “P” logo on parking related signage within the Town of
7. CANADIAN
PARKING ASSOCIATION (CPA) - NEWSLETTER
Committee
asked if the Canadian Parking Association published a newsletter, and staff
advised that “The Parker” is CPA’s quarterly magazine, and it contains current
and relevant information on issues relating to the public parking industry in
8. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The
next meeting of the Parking Advisory Committee is scheduled for:
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 1:00
p.m. in the Canada Room.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the Parking Advisory Committee meeting adjourn. (2:00 p.m.)
CARRIED