M I N U T E S

GENERAL COMMITTEE

2005-04 -04

Meeting No. 6

Finance & Administrative Issues Community Services & Environment Issues

Chair: Councillor S. Daurio Chair: Councillor A. Chiu

Vice Chair, Budget: Councillor D. Horchik Vice Chair, Fire & Emergency Services:

Vice Chair, IT: Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell Regional Councillor J. Heath

Vice Chair, Recreation & Culture:

Councillor J. Webster

Vice Chair, Character Community:

Councillor J. Webster

Vice Chair, Environment Issues:

Councillor E. Shapero

Attendance

Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti (10:00 a.m.) Regional Councillor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell Councillor S. Daurio Councillor J. Virgilio (9:40 a.m.) Councillor G. McKelvey Councillor J. Webster (9:45 a.m.) Councillor D. Horchik Councillor K. Usman (10:00 a.m.) Councillor A. Chiu

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer C. Conrad, Town Solicitor J. Sales, Commissioner of Community & Fire Services A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services J. Allen, Chief Information Officer S. Birrell, Town Clerk P. Loukes, Director, Operations & Asset Management A. Brown, Director of Engineering S. Laing, Director of Human Resources J. Lustig, Director, Financial & Client Services A. Pozywiak, Director, Strategic Initiatives P. Ingham, General Manager of Operations B. Roth, Director, Recreation and Culture Services S. Sonoda, Human Resources Analyst B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant to Mayor and Council J. Kee, Committee Clerk

The General Committee convened at the hour of 9:30 a.m. with Councillor S. Daurio in the Chair.

At 10:35 a.m., Councillor S. Daurio vacated the Chair and Councillor A. Chiu assumed the Chair.

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

None declared.

1. THE YORK CENTRE FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH
AND FAMILIES – REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION FOR
INCREASED FUNDING TO MAINTAIN SERVICES FOR
TROUBLED CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES (13.4 & 12.2.6)

Ms. Noreen Lee, Chairperson, The York Centre for Children, Youth & Families, was in attendance and requested that Committee support a resolution requesting the Province of Ontario to increase funding for troubled children, youth and their families.

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the presentation given by Ms. Noreen Lee, Chairperson, The York Centre for Children, Youth & Families, regarding increased funding to maintain services for troubled children, youth and their families be received;

And that the following resolution be approved:

Whereas Blue Hills Child and Family Services, Kinark Child and Family Services and The York Centre for Children, Youth and Families are the three Children’s Mental Health agencies in York Region and are members of Children’s Mental Health Ontario; and

Whereas Children’s mental Health Ontario promotes, supports and strengthens a sustainable system of mental health services for children, youth and their families; and

Whereas last year, treatment for thousands of children was disrupted and compromised because children’s mental health agencies in Ontario lost 212.6 FTE positions due to funding constraints; and

Whereas a one-time injection of 3-percent to base budgets, though appreciated after 12-years of no increases, is simply not adequate to enable agencies to maintain existing staff or services; and

Whereas it is important that children in treatment be able to create and sustain trusting relationships with their child and youth workers, social workers, psychologists and other treatment team members; and

Whereas the health of the children and youth with mental health issues in York Region is contingent on improved funding for existing core services;

Now therefore be it resolved that the Markham Council requests the Province of Ontario to increase funding to base budgets of mental health agencies.

CARRIED

2. TENDER AWARD – 031-T-05 – CATHODIC PROTECTION
OF IRON WATERMAIN (7.12.1) Report

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

That the report entitled “Tender Award - 031-T-05 Cathodic Protection of Iron Watermain” be received;

And that tender 031-T-05 for Cathodic Protection of Iron Watermain be awarded to the sole bidder, C.P. Systems in their unit prices for an estimated annual amount of $297,780.00 exclusive of GST;

And that a contingency of $25,000.00 excluding GST be established and that the Expenditure Control Policy guide the use of the contingency funds;

And that the term of the contract shall be for one year effective May 1, 2005 to April 30, 2006 with an option to renew for three additional years;

And that the General Manager of Waterworks and the Manager of Purchasing be authorized to extend the contract for an additional three years;

And further that this project be funded from the Waterworks Department’s Capital Accounts 053 6150 6017 005 (2004 Cathodic Protection of Iron Watermains) and 053 6150 6663 005 (2005 Cathodic Protection of Iron Watermains).

CARRIED

3. TENDER AWARD #046-T-05 – SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF
TWO (2) DUMP TRUCKS (7.12.2) Report

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

That the report entitled “Tender Award #046-T-05 Supply and Delivery of Two (2) Dump Trucks” be received;

And that the contract for tender #046-T-05 Supply and Delivery of Two (2) Dump Trucks be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Woodbine Truck Centre in the amount of $367,146 exclusive of GST;

And that funds are provided for in Operations and Asset Management Department’s Capital Budget for Corporate Fleet Replacement Program for 2003 Account #56 6150 5000 005 in the amount of $199,000 and 2004 Account # 57 6150 6172 005 in the amount of $242,566 totalling $441,566 budgeted for these two units;

And that the remaining balance of $74,420 ($441,566 budget less $367,146 award) will be applied to the purchase of vehicles as approved in Asset management Department’s Capital Budget for Corporate Fleet Replacement Program;

And further that units # 1257 and 1262 will be sold upon delivery of the new units in accordance with Purchasing By-law 2004-341, PART V Disposal of Personal Property and proceeds will be posted to account 890 890 9305 Proceeds from Sale of other Fixed Assets; or if kept, the retention period and the purpose be defined and they not become part of the permanent fleet complement.

CARRIED

4. EVALUATION OF ONEYORK (7.13) Report

Moved by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That the report dated April 4, 2005, entitled “Evaluation of OneYork” be received;

And that Council direct staff to participate on the OneYork Board and Task Force to develop a governance model;

And that the Town contribute financially to OneYork conditional on participation of the other proposed MUSH sector partners;

And that the emphasis of the mandate of OneYork be on a MUSH sector (Municipalities, Universities, School Board and Hospitals) Community Technology Infrastructure;

And that the CAO or his designate be directed to report back on a proposed governance structure;

And that Council receive quarterly updates from the OneYork Board, once implemented;

And that OneYork Project Support Data proposal submitted by Pacomm Consulting Inc. be received;

And that funding be provided from the 2005 ITS Capital Budget Account #49-5350-6764-005 for the OneYork initiative up to $25,000.

And that the minutes of OneYork Meeting, February 25, 2005 be received;

And that the report be circulated to the Region of York and other York Region local municipalities, the three hospital boards, the two school boards, Seneca College, York University, Police Services Board as well as the CIO of the Province of Ontario and the CIO of the Federal Government of Canada;

And that Staff report back to Council, once the data collection and RFI process is completed.

CARRIED

5. TENDER AWARD – CONTRACT 018-T-05 CONSTRUCTION
OF CACHET ESTATES/GLENBOURNE PARK WATER
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (7.12.1 & 5.3) Report

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

That Contract Tender No. 018-T-05 for the Construction of Water Distribution System for Cachet Estates and Glenbourne Park Subdivision be awarded to the low bidder, Memme Excavating Co. Ltd. in their proposed amount of $6,156,025.92 excluding GST;

And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a contract with Memme Excavating Co. Ltd. for the construction of the Cachet Estates and Glenbourne Park Subdivision water distribution systems;

And that a contingency amount of $430,922 exclusive of GST be established to cover any additional construction costs and that the Director of Engineering and Treasurer be authorized to approve expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified limit;

And that staff be authorized to undertake appropriate measures as defined in the report to limit the overall project cost to a maximum value of $6,666,000 exclusive of GST;

And that staff be authorized to obtain 3 proposals from qualified consulting engineering firms and select a firm in accordance with the Town’s purchasing bylaw to provide geotechnical, materials and hydrogeological testing services during construction in the upset limit amount of $65,000 exclusive of GST;

And that the design budget for the project be increased by a total of $14,600 to cover the cost of services not included in the design consultant’s original terms of reference including the preparation of designs for the servicing to the Cachet Estates lots fronting onto Woodbine Avenue, peer review and water system modelling services prepared for the project;

And that a contingency of $ 50,000 excluding GST be established to retain a qualified consulting firm or firms as a preferred supplier to provide specialized technical services during construction of the project and that the Director of Engineering be authorized to approve expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified limit;

And that the consulting engineering firm of Masongsong Associates Engineering Limited be retained as a preferred supplier for contract administration and construction inspection services in the upset limit amount of $138,510.58 plus GST;

And that subject to receipt of the Region of York’s financial contribution and the property owner’s signed release, the Town Treasurer be authorized to issue payment to the registered owner of the lot in an amount equal to the Region’s contribution of approximately $5,790 per lot;

And that funds for Contract No. 018-T-05, Construction of Water Distribution System for Cachet Estates and Glenbourne Park Subdivision be provided from the Engineering Department’s 2004 Capital Budget account # 083-5350-6135005;

And that funds be borrowed to finance this project from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital Reserve Fund, to be fully repaid with interest from the benefiting property owners assessed under Section 391 of the Municipal Act;

And that upon payment of all invoices, any remaining funds in the Engineering Department’s 2004 Capital Budget account # 083-5350-6135005 for the construction of Water Distribution System for Cachet Estates and Glenbourne Park Subdivision be returned to its original funding source;

And that upon completion of the project, staff report back to Council with the Fee Bylaw under Section 391 of the Municipal Act to assess the final cost and repayment terms to each of the benefiting property owners;

And that the Director of Engineering report back as to sanitary servicing options and funding for the Glenbourne Park area and specifically the Angus Glen proposal to advance the sanitary sewer installation on Glenbourne Park Drive;

And that staff be authorized to issue a purchase order to Masongsong Associates Limited in the upset limit of $10,000 to prepare sanitary servicing concepts and costs for Glenbourne Park Drive area and such cost be funded from the Engineering Department 2005 operating budget;

And that Kees Schipper, Commissioner, Transportation and Works, for the Region of York be advised accordingly.

CARRIED

6. HELEN AVENUE – AREA SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT CHARGES (7.11) Report

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

That staff be authorized to amend Area Specific Development Charge By-law #2003-182 for Helen Avenue in accordance with the Development Charges Act to reflect the updated construction costs and area to be assessed;

And that Hemson Consulting Ltd. be retained at an upset limit of $7,500 to complete the background study work and that funding be provided from account #48-5399-6278-005, 2004 Development Charges Background Study;

And that an Engineering Consultant be retained at an upset limit of $4,000 to complete the technical aspects of the background study work and that funding be provided from account #48-5399-6278-005, 2004 Development Charges Background Study;

And that staff be directed to provide the statutory notice of a Public Meeting required under the Development Charges Act, 1997 to consider a revised area specific development charge by-law for Sub-Area 42A South Unionville – Helen Avenue;

And that notice of the Public Meeting be provided in the Markham Economist and Sun;

And that the Public Meeting be scheduled for May/June 2005.

CARRIED

7. PURCHASE OF SPONSORSHIPS – MARKHAVEN’S
5^TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT – MAY 9/05 (12.2.6) Report

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

That Council purchase a sponsorship in the amount of $1000 for the Markhaven 5^th Annual Charity Golf Tournament – May 9, 2005. The tournament will be at Angus Glen Golf Club. Charges to account 110 1105830.

CARRIED

8. PURCHASE OF SPONSORSHIPS –S’PORT FOR
KIDS BALL 2004 – MAY 14, 2005 (12.2.6) Report

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

That Council purchase a table of 10 for the S’port for Kids Ball 2005 to be held at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel on May 14, 2005. Charges to account #840 8415840.

CARRIED

9. MIX2 KTV & BILLIARDS, 1661 DENISON STREET
LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION (3.21)

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath

That the letter dated March 24, 2005 from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario relating to conditions being removed from the liquor licence for MIX2 KTV & BILLIARDS, and the Council Extract indicating Council’s previous decision on November 12, 2002 be received;

And that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that the Council of the Town of Markham objects to the removal of the conditions from the liquor licence for MIX2 KTV & BILLIARDS at 1661 Denison Street, Unit 3, Markham, Ontario.

CARRIED

10. RESOLUTION – ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
ACCESSIBILITY: MARCH 16, 2005 (16.9)

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

That the following resolution from the Advisory Committee on Accessibility on March 16, 2005, be adopted:

“That the Town of Markham Council be requested to appoint one member of the Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility to the Markham Centre Advisory Committee to ensure that the needs of persons with disabilities are represented.”;

And that the Advisory Committee on Accessibility be requested to put forward a name for this position to be considered by Council.

CARRIED

11. UPDATE SCHEDULE OF FEES AND PART-TIME
WAGE POLICY TO INCLUDE ANGUS GLEN
COMMUNITY CENTRE HALL RENTAL RATES (6.6) Report By-law

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

That the report entitled Update Schedule of Fees and Part-Time Wage Policy to Include Angus Glen Community Centre Hall Rental Rates, be received;

And that Council approve the proposed rental rates for Angus Glen Community Centre as outlined in the report;

And that the Schedule of Fees and Part-time Wages Policy is revised to reflect these changes;

And that By-law 2002-276, a by-law to impose fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by the Town of Markham, be amended to reflect the Angus Glen Community Centre Rates and Fees;

And that notice to the public is provided in accordance with By-law 2002-275, a by-law to prescribe the form and manner and times for the provision of reasonable notice.

CARRIED

12. CONCRETE FENCE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM -
UPDATE (5.10) Report 1

Committee directed that the resolution should specify that the Town and the Region of York contribute a maximum of one third of the cost, and the Corporate sponsors and homeowners each contribute a minimum of one third of the cost.

Development Services Commission staff were requested to investigate the Site Plan Control Agreement relating to property at McCowan Road and Highway 7.

**Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

That the report entitled Concrete Fence Replacement Program – Update, be received;

And that Council endorse the Town wide expansion of the program commencing in 2005;

And that the same three-way cost sharing arrangement, whereby the Town and the Region of York contribute a maximum of one third of the cost, and the Corporate sponsors and the individual homeowners each contribute a minimum of one-third of the cost for the fence replacement program, be continued for the Town wide expansion of the concrete fence replacement program;

And further that the Operations and Asset Management Department be authorized to erect ‘Markham Concrete Fence Replacement Project’ identification signs at each site recognizing the corporate sponsors that have contributed to the site specific project.

CARRIED

**Amended by Council at its meeting held on April 12, 2005 to delete Clause 3 in its entirety and replace with the following:

“And that the same three-way cost sharing arrangement, whereby the Town and/or the Region of York contribute a maximum of one third of the cost, and Corporate sponsors and/or the individual homeowners contribute the balance for the fence replacement program, be continued for the Town wide expansion of the concrete fence replacement program;”

13. DESIGNATION OF THE WATERWORKS OVERALL
RESPONSIBLE OPERATOR UNDER REGULATION
128/04 AND REGULATION 129/04 (5.3) Report

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

That the report entitled Designation of the Waterworks Overall Responsible Operator under Regulation 128/04 and Regulation 129/04, be received;

And that Council designate Waterworks Manager of Operations & Maintenance, Robert Flindall, as the Overall Responsible Operator (Water Distribution Subsystem) for the purpose of Ontario Regulation 128/04 made under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002;

And that the Overall Responsible Operator or General Manager be authorized to designate an Overall Responsible Operator to act in his place when he is absent or unable to act as permitted under Ontario Regulation 128/04 made under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002;

And that Council designate the Waterworks Operations & Maintenance, Robert Flindall, as an Overall Responsible Operator (Wastewater Collection Facility) for the purpose of Ontario Regulation 129/04 made under the Ontario Water Resources Act;

And further that the Overall Responsible Operator or General Manager be authorized to designate an overall responsible operator to act in his place when he is absent or unable to act as permitted under Ontario Regulation 129/04 made under the Ontario Water Resources Act.

CARRIED

14. CUSTOMER WATERWORKS WATER QUALITY
REPORT (5.3) Report 1

Committee commended staff for an excellent report. In answer to a request for more information on how watermains are relined, Members were advised that staff will prepare a report for a future General Committee meeting on the process followed for the cement lining of watermains.

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

That the report entitled Customer Waterworks Water Quality Report requested by Council, be received;

And that Council directs staff to post the Customer Waterworks Water Quality Report on the Town’s website making it available to residents.

CARRIED

Other matters considered by General Committee at its meeting held on April 4, 2004

15. MARKHAM RACE RELATIONS ATTENDANCE
AT THE SECOND ANNUAL BUILDING
COMMUNITIES OF CHARACTER CONFERENCE (3.0)

Staff advised that the Markham Race Relations Committee has their own account, and formal approval of Council was not required for this matter.

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

That Council approve the attendance of Mr. G. Sajan, Vice Chair, Markham Race Relations Committee, at the 2nd Annual Building Communities of Character Conference on Friday, April 15 at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel North, Richmond Hill, at a cost of $185.00 to be paid from the Markham Race Relations Committee 2005 budget account #200-9985859.

CARRIED

16. MINUTES – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUB-
COMMITTEE – MARCH 29, 2005 (7.13 & 16.34) Minutes

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

That the minutes of the Information Technology Sub-Committee meeting held on March 29, 2005 be received.

CARRIED

17. PETITION REGARDING COUNCILLOR SALARY INCREASES
FROM RESIDENTS OF THE HUNT CLUB,
610 BULLOCK DRIVE, UNIONVILLE (16.23.2)

Committee had before them a letter dated March 16, 2005 from Mr. Frank Vetere, President and CEO of YRCC 792, and a petition from one hundred and seventy (170) residents of The Hunt Club, 610 Bullock Drive, Unionville, requesting that the recent salary increases for Members of Council be rescinded.

Members were advised that Mr. Vetere had been informed of the meeting this date, but was not in attendance. It was suggested that an invitation be extended to Mr. Vetere to attend the

April 12, 2005 meeting of Council, at which time this matter will be presented for further consideration.

Moved by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

Seconded by Councillor A. Chui

That the letter dated March 16, 2005 from Mr. Frank Vetere and the petition from one hundred and seventy (170) residents of The Hunt Club, 610 Bullock Drive, Unionville, requesting that the recent salary increases for Members of Council be rescinded, be received.

CARRIED

18. TOWN OF EAST GWILLIMBURY - RESOLUTION
REQUEST FOR PROVINCIAL FUNDING ASSISTANCE
(13.5.1 & 7.3)

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

That the letter and resolution dated March 16, 2005 from The Town of East Gwillimbury requesting the Province to provide financial assistance to prevent both a potential property tax increase in excess of the average rate of inflation and a reduction in the Town’s level of service to its businesses and residents, be received.

CARRIED

19. TOWN OF EAST GWILLIMBURY - RESOLUTION
POOLING OF SOCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL
HOUSING COSTS IN THE GREATER TORONTO AREA (13.5.1 & 13.4)

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

That the letter and resolution dated March 11, 2005 from the Town of East Gwillimbury regarding its support of the resolutions of the Town of Richmond Hill and the Town of Georgina with respect to the withholding of their share of Regional pooling costs for social assistance and social housing costs, be received.

CARRIED

20. 2005 SENIOR OF THE YEAR AWARD - MINISTER
RESPONSIBLE FOR SENIORS (12.2.6)

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

That the letter dated February, 2005 from the Minister Responsible for Seniors inviting municipalities to nominate a Senior of the Year Award recipient, be received and referred to Members of Council.

CARRIED

21. JAKES ON MAIN PUB & GRILLE - SPECIAL OCCASION
PERMIT FOR BEER TENT – UNIONVILLE FESTIVAL
JUNE 3 & JUNE 4, 2005 (3.21)

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

That the letters dated March 15 and March 22, 2005 from Mr. Jack Valianes, owner/manager of Jakes on Main Pub & Grille, requesting extended hours for the Unionville Festival on June 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., and on June 4 from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., in addition to an extension of the patio area that would accommodate an additional 204 patrons, be referred back to staff;

And that the Town Clerk be requested to meet with Mr. Valianes to discuss issues raised this date with respect to closing time, time assigned for clearing and stacking tables, parking, signage, and police involvement;

And that this matter be brought back to General Committee at its meeting on April 18 for further consideration, and that Mr. Valianes be invited to attend.

CARRIED

22. GO TRANSIT – POTENTIAL TTC STRIKE (5.14.2)

Committee had before it a letter from GO Transit requesting that in the event of a TTC strike, municipalities consider temporarily relaxing parking restrictions on streets near GO stations.

Members suggested options such as: relaxing standards where appropriate; contacting shopping centres, such as Markville and Thornhill Square, to discuss short term parking; and working with York Region Transit to discuss the use of shuttle buses.

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

That the letter dated March 30, 2005 from the Managing Director & CEO of GO Transit requesting, in the event of a TTC strike, that municipalities consider temporarily relaxing parking restrictions on streets near GO stations, be received;

And that staff be requested to look at options available.

CARRIED

23. MILEAGE ALLOWANCE (11.0)

Committee requested staff to review the current Town of Markham mileage allowance rate due to recent increases in the cost of fuel and the increase in toll charges for travelling on the 407 ETR.

24. DEATH OF POPE JOHN PAUL II (12.2.6)

Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

That flags be flown at half mast at all Town of Markham facilities on Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8, 2005 in honour of the funeral of Pope John Paul II.

CARRIED

25. MINUTES – ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY:
MARCH 16, 2005 (16.9) Minutes

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

That the minutes of the Advisory Committee on Accessibility meeting held on March 16, 2005, be received.

CARRIED

26. DRIVEWAY WINDROW CLEARING (5.7) Report

Committee discussed various issues regarding the Town’s current windrow snow clearing program, including: standards for certain kinds of streets; balancing services; possible service increase on some streets; protocol for special conditions, process review, importance of driver/operator training; availability of resources; improved and more affordable technology; availability of contractors, cost and budget considerations; and improvement of service levels on secondary streets.

It was suggested that a working group be established comprised of Members of Council and staff to discuss service levels.

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

That the information report entitled Driveway Windrow Clearing, dated April 4, 2005, be received;

And that staff be requested to bring back a further report on this matter.

CARRIED

27. REPAIR OUR AIR-FLEET CHALLENGE (5.7)

Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

That the email dated March 29, 2005 from Ms. Darlene Varaleau, Power Projects Inc., to Regional Councillor J. Heath regarding information on the Repair Our Air-Fleet Challenge, a competition designed to reduce unnecessary vehicle idling from within public and private fleets, be received.

CARRIED

28. RICK HANSEN WHEELS IN MOTION EVENT -
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE (5.7)

Moved by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

That the letter dated March 31, 2005 from the Chair of the Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility requesting assistance and participation in the third annual Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Event to be held in Markham on Sunday, June 12^th be received;

And that the Special Events Coordinator be requested to work with the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion organization and the Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility.

CARRIED

29. EFFECTS OF UTILITY COMPANYS
WORKING ON TOWN PROPERTY (5.10)

Committee raised concerns relating to damage to curbs and sidewalks, blockage of roads, and debris left at work sites by utility companies when working on Town property. Members were advised that the Town has hired a Utility Inspector who monitors such activities. Staff will investigate the issues raised and provide Committee with an update.

ADJOURNMENT

The General Committee adjourned at the hour of 11:40 a.m.