M I N U T E S
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE
2001-04-30 - Canada Room
Attendance
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Chair: Councillor
K. Usman Vice Chair,
Budget: Deputy Mayor
F. Scarpitti Vice Chair, IT: Councillor S. Daurio Members: Councillor
J. Virgilio Regional Councillor G. Landon Councillor J. Heath Mayor D. Cousens Others: Councillor
D. Horchik Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell Regional Councillor T. Wong Councillor E. Shapero Councillor G. McKelvey (10:05) Councillor A. Chiu (9:10) |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services R. Robinson, Town Solicitor M. F. Turner, Commissioner of Development Services A. Wolfe, Commissioner of Community Services P. Wealleans, Director of Taxation T. Houghting, Director of Financial Reporting B. Cribbett, Treasurer P. Loukes, Director of Street Services J. Lustig, Manager, Financial Planning M. Visser, Financial Analyst G. Whicher, Assistant Solicitor L. Irvine, Manager, Urban Design S. Birrell, Town Clerk D. Smith, Committee Clerk |
The Finance and Administrative Committee convened at the hour of 9:00 a.m. with Councillor K. Usman in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE
OF INTEREST
None declared.
That the following recommendations be referred to Council for approval.
That the minutes of the Budget Sub-Committee meetings held on February 16, February 26, February 27, March 2, March 5, March 7, March 21, March 26 and March 29, 2001 be confirmed.
And that the recommendation contained in March 29, 2001 minutes be amended to read:
"That the 2001 Operating Budget include a 2.9% or $1,719 million increase in the net tax levy compared to the 2000 tax levy subject to Provincial tax ratios being set."
The Treasurer tabled an additional report and presented an analysis of the Impact of 2001 Tax Ratios on Town of Markham portion of the tax levy.
RECOMMENDATION:
That it be recommended to Council that the Town of Markham confirm that the Region of York be responsible for setting property tax ratios for the 2001 taxation year;
And That Council endorse the proposed Regional tax ratios for the 2001 taxation year as follows:
Property Class Tax
Ratio
Multi Residential 1.750
Commercial 1.100
Industrial 1.300
Pipeline 0.919
And That tax increases resulting from CVA not be included in the tax ratio shift;
And That the box on the tax bill only indicate the actual increase approved by the local municipality.
RECOMMENDATION:
That it be recommended to Council that pursuant to Regulation 74/97 Section 8, The Municipal Act, that the report dated April 23, 2001 entitled "2001 First Quarter Investment Performance Review" be received.
RECOMMENDATION:
That By-law No. 123-2000, "A By-law to License, Regulate and Inspect the Retailers of Second Hand Goods (Second Hand Goods By-law)" that received first and second reading on July 11, 2000, be amended to address concerns expressed during the public meeting held on September 19, 2000 to provide for:
· A second hand vendor purchasing in bulk not being required to record a detailed description of items purchased for less than $10.00 or that will be resold for less than $30.00 each; and
· Appraisals, if obtained by a second hand vendor, be retained for thirty days after resale of the appraised article;
And, as amended it be given third reading and finally passed.
Councillor J. Heath abstained from voting on this matter.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the time frame for the exemption to the Noise By-law, By-law No. 218-89, as amended, be extended until June 15, 2001 for 3170497 Canada Inc., Oakland Corporate Centre, 80 Frontenac Drive;
And that the Parking By-law, By-law No. 336-88, as amended, be further amended to allow for overnight parking until June 15, 2001;
And that all conditions approved by Council on April 10, 2001 be extended until June 15, 2001.
RECOMMENDATION:
That it be recommended to Council that Council approve the lease renewal for 4561 Highway #7, Unionville, between the Town of Markham and Farideh Afshar Mahtani, c.o.b. Montessori North School, for a period of one (1) year commencing July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002, at the rate of $1,350.00 per month;
And that Rental Revenue for 2001 will be $15,300 which is included in Capital Assets account #7507508977;
And that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the lease renewal in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;
And further that the Capital Assets Department report back with respect to the disposition of the property within two months.
RECOMMENDATION:
That approval be given to purchase a Tee/Green valued at $500 at the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament and Dinner on August 13, 2001 at the York Downs Golf & Country Club such cost to be charged to Account No. 840-841-5840;
And that any member of Council who wishes to participate may do so at a cost of $295 per person to be paid through his/her respective budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
That approval be given to purchase a table at a cost of $1,000 for the Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham Canada Day celebration dinner on June 28, 2001 at the Century Palace Chinese Restaurant such cost to be charged to Account No. 840-841-5840.
At the Council meeting on April 24, 2001 it was agreed that the request for the placement of a bronze monument at the Markham Civic Centre Site in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Marconi be further considered this date. Considerable discussion took place and the Commissioner of Development Services agreed to prepare a report with respect to location for the next Development Services Committee meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
That a sub-committee be established to report to the Finance & Administrative Committee with respect to a request to place a bronze monument on the Civic Centre Site to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Marconi's discovery as follows:
Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Councillor S. Daurio
Councillor A. Chiu
Public Art Consultant.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the following motion, Tender Award - 077-T-01 - Concrete and Asphalt Maintenance, be referred directly to Council for consideration:
That it be recommended to Council that D. Crupi & Sons be awarded tender 077-T-01 for Concrete and Asphalt Maintenance in their tender amount of $1,187,374.72, inclusive of all taxes ($1,142,986.88 inclusive of 3% GST), being the lowest acceptable tender received;
And that staff exercise the option to extend the contract for a further two years, 2002 and 2003 subject to budget approval and agreement by D. Crupi & Sons to guarantee the 2001 unit prices submitted and their satisfactory performance;
And that the award be funded from the Roads Department, Capital budget and the Roads Department proposed Operating account no(s) 700 502 4540 and 700 502 5304, in the upset amount of $1,142,986.88 considering the GST rebate.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the following motion, Tender Award - 047-T-01 - Asphalt Resurfacing, be referred directly to Council for consideration:
That it be recommended to Council that Furfari Paving Co. Ltd. Be awarded tender 047-T-01 for Road Rehabilitation Program, Asphalt Resurfacing for 2001 in their tender amount of $2,037,143.58, inclusive of all taxes, ($1,960,988.68 inclusive of 3% GST), being the lowest acceptable tender received;
And that staff exercise the option to extend the contract for a further two years, 2002 and 2003 subject to budget approval and agreement by Furfari Paving Co. Ltd., to guarantee the 2001 unit prices submitted and their satisfactory performance;
And that the award be funded from the Roads Department, Capital budget and the Roads Department proposed Operating account no(s) 700 502 4540 and 700 502 5304, in the upset amount of $1,960,988.68 inclusive of the 3% GST.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the following motion, Tender Award - 048-T-01 - Concrete Curb and Sidewalk, be referred directly to Council for consideration:
That it be recommended to Council that Maple Crete Inc. be awarded tender 048-T-01 for Road Rehabilitation Program, Restoration of Concrete Curb and Sidewalk in their tender amount of $1,380,669.15, inclusive of all taxes ($1,329,055.36 inclusive of 3% GST), being the lowest acceptable tender received;
And that staff exercise the option to extend the contract for a further two years, 2002 and 2003 subject to budget approval and agreement by Maple Crete Inc. to guarantee the 2001 unit prices submitted and their satisfactory performance;
And that the award be funded from the Roads
Department, Capital budget and the Roads Department proposed Operating account
no(s) 700 502 4540 and 700 502 5304, in the upset amount of $1,329,055.35
inclusive of the 3% GST.
CARRIED
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the request from the Ministry of Citizenship for nominations for 2001 Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship be received and referred to all Members of Council.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the request from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation for nominations for Syl Apps Awards of Excellence be received and referred to all Members of Council.
ADJOURNMENT
The Finance and Administrative Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:25 a.m.