MARKHAM PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008

CANADA ROOM, MARKHAM CIVIC CENTRE

 

MINUTES

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Attendance:

Regional Councillor J. Jones

Regional Councillor G. Landon

Deputy Mayor J. Heath

Councillor J. Virgilio

Councillor A. Chiu

 

Staff

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer

A. Brown, Director, Engineering

S. Saiyed, Manager, Transportation/Engineering

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 1:10 p.m. with Councillor J. Virgilio in the Chair.

 

 

 

1.         MINUTES OF THE MARKHAM PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

            MEETINGS HELD ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That the minutes of the Markham Parking Advisory Committee meeting held on November 19, 2007 be adopted.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

2.                  PARKING MANAGEMENT BUSINESS PLAN REQUEST

            FOR QUALIFICATIONS – REVIEW AND EVALUATION

 

Mr. Lorenzo Mele, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator, reviewed the Parking Management Approach rationale, and noted that a report is being presented to Development Services Committee on February 5th regarding the award of the consulting contract for the preparation of the Markham Transportation Strategic Plan, which is being conducted to update the Town’s transportation vision for the future.

 

Mr. Mele presented background information relating to the RFQ for the preparation of the Parking Management Business Plan, and noted that three consultant submissions had been received.  The four main elements of the evaluation were explained, and the individual scoring results reviewed.  Staff are recommending the B.A. Group, which had scored the highest in the evaluation, in the amount of $76,000.

 

As 2008 funding for the Business Plan currently stands at $25,000, staff presented three options for Committee’s consideration, as follows:

  •  #1 - keep all elements and obtain additional funding through Parking Construction and Engineering Studies accounts;
  • #2 - Negotiate with successful bidder to reduce the cost to $25,000 by removal and/or reduction of study deliverables and objectives;
  • #3 - Negotiate with successful bidder to reduce the cost to $50,000 by reducing scope of specific items.

 

Members discussed the options available, but expressed concern with Options 2 or 3, as the study would not be carried out in its entirety.  In response to a query from Committee regarding the purpose of the study, staff reiterated the objectives of the Parking Management Business Plan and its importance with respect to the strategic priority of the Town to move towards sustainable transportation.  It was suggested that staff review alternative funding sources for this project.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones

 

That staff proceed with the preparation of the Parking Management Business Plan and associated tasks, as outlined in the RFQ submission from B. A. Group;

 

And that staff be requested to find additional sources of funding for the project in the amount of up to $50,000.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.                  PAY AND DISPLAY PROGRAM UPDATE

 

Ms. Meg West, Manager, Strategic Initiatives, presented a financial analysis update of the Pay and Display Program – Phase 1, and provided details of the annual operating expenses and annual revenues for the period January to December 2007.  Members were advised that the system is continuing to improve.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

That the presentation of the Pay and Display Program financial analysis for the period ending December 2007 be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.                  GTA PARKING OPERATIONS TOUR

 

Mr. Lorenzo Mele, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator, advised that staff would be pleased to arrange a tour of various parking operations within the GTA.  The purpose of the tour would be to review best practices of on-street pay parking issues and to have frank and open discussions with municipal staff of other municipalities who manage these systems.  It was suggested that a van or bus could be arranged for either a half day or full day, and possible locations could include: Toronto, Burlington and Mississauga.

 

Members discussed the proposal and suggested that two half days would be more convenient, and that the tours should include North York and Scarborough, rather that the downtown area of the City of Toronto.  Staff was requested to report back with possible dates, and suggested itineraries, and that once these have been confirmed, all Members of Council be invited to attend.

 

 

 

5.         DATE OF NEXT MEETING

 

The next meeting of the Parking Advisory Committee is scheduled for:

 

March 25, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Canada Room.

 

Councillor Alex Chiu advised that he may not be able to attend this meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath

 

That the Parking Advisory Committee meeting adjourn. (1:55 p.m.)

 

CARRIED