FINANCE
& ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
2003-07-07 - Council
Chamber
Meeting No. 14
Attendance
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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
M. F. Turner, Commissioner, Strategy, Innovation & Partnerships
J. Allen, Chief Information Officer
T. Northcott, Senior Economic Development Officer
P. Wealleans, Director of Taxation
T. Webster, Commissioner, Strategy, Innovation and
Partnerships
D. Clark, Town Architect
M. Rebane, Manager, Corporate Communications
L. Irvine, Manager, Parks & Open Space Planning
L. Wells, Manager, Programs
P. Miller, Acting Town Clerk
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
P. Loukes, Director, Operations & Asset
Management
B. Varner, Real Property Manager
C. Raynor, Committee Clerk
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The Finance & Administrative Committee convened
at the hour of 9:06 a.m. with Councillor K. Usman in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
1. SARS FUNDING REQUESTS -
"NORTH-EAST TORONTO
HOTELS’ ASSOCIATION" AND
MARKHAM VILLAGE BIA
AND MINUTES OF SARS ECONOMIC
RECOVERY TASK FORCE - MAY 27,
JUNE 23, &
JULY 3, 2003 (7.6 & 16.24,
13.4.4)
Ms. Cathy O'Connor, on behalf of the
"North-East Toronto Hotels' Association", made a brief presentation
outlining the impact of SARS on the Markham hotel industry, and requesting a
grant from the Town of Markham. It was stated that hotels may have lost up to
$8m as a result of SARS.
There was considerable discussion surrounding
the merits of the application. It was felt that assisting hotels would provide
a spin-off effect that would provide other businesses with a stimulus. The
Committee also felt that the group should seek further support from the
Province.
Ms. Judi McIntyre, Manager, Markham BIA, was
also present to answer brief questions from the Committee regarding the Markham
Village BIA request for a grant from the Town of Markham..
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the presentation of Ms. Cathy O'Connor,
on behalf of the "North-East Toronto Hotels' Association", with
respect to SARS funding be received;
And that the presentation of Ms. Judi
McIntyre, Manager, Markham BIA with respect to SARS funding be received;
And that the minutes of the meetings of the
SARS Economic Recovery Task Force held on May 27, June 23 and July 3, 2003 be
received;
And that the following resolutions from the
July 3, 2003 meeting of the SARS Economic Recovery Task Force be approved:
"That the SARS Economic Recovery Task Force receive the
presentation from the hotel group, and that the SARS Economic Recovery Task
Force recommends that a maximum of
$30,000, to be comprised of cash and/or
in-kind services, be allocated to Phase 1 of the proposal from the
hotel group, conditional on the hotel group
receiving matching funds from any level of government and/or private
enterprise, and that Council consider the remaining $27,500 in the
2004 budget process.
And that the
Town of Markham send a letter to the Provincial government supporting the hotel
group’s proposal and requesting the additional assistance of the Provincial
government with the program.
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the Town of Markham provide a maximum of $10,500, to be comprised
of cash and/or in-kind services, to the Markham Village BIA proposal,
conditional on the Markham Village BIA also receiving matching funding from any level of
Government and/or private enterprise."
CARRIED
2. VICTORIA SQUARE COMMUNITY CENTRE 2003
CAPITAL PROJECTS (7.5 &
6.6)
Councillor D. Horchik spoke briefly to
outline what work had actually been completed as part of the Victoria Square
Community Centre 2003 Capital Projects and what still required completion.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the Town
of Markham approve a maximum of $20,000 to be allocated to the renovation of
the main hall of the Victoria Square Community Centre;
And that the $10,000 budget allocation be
returned to the original source of funding.
CARRIED
3. BUTTONVILLE CRESCENT SERVICING (5.5
& 5.4)
This item was deferred from the June 24 Committee of the Whole to the
July 7 Finance & Administrative Committee.
The Committee sought clarification on a
number of matters related to the Buttonville Crescent servicing, such as the
definition of ‘frontage’ to be used in the assessment and the different
treatment of listed and designated heritage properties.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
That a by-law be enacted to levy
fifty percent (50%) of the actual cost of construction of sanitary services
constructed on Buttonville Crescent (East and West) against the properties in
the Buttonville Core Community as shown on Attachment “B” attached;
That the by-law apportion the
cost of construction prorated on a per frontage metre basis;
That the levy by-law require
simple interest calculated against the apportioned cost be charged annually at
a rate of prime plus 1% against each property from the date of completion of
the sanitary sewer to the date when the owner of the property makes an
application to hook into the municipal sanitary sewer;
That the levy by-law provide for
the payment of the amount of the levy to be amortized over a 20 year period
including payment of interest at a rate equivalent to the 20 year Canada Bond
yield plus 1% at the time of hook up, calculated and payable annually;
That heritage buildings,
designated under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act, who have entered into a heritage conservation easement
with the Town or other appropriate authority, be exempt from interest from the
date the sanitary sewer is completed until the property owner makes an
application to hook into the municipal sanitary sewer;
That the Treasurer establish and
maintain a list of services for which properties will be subject to charges
under section 391, including the amount of such charges;
That future recovery from
property owners be allocated back to the Waterworks Reserve.
CARRIED
4. TENDER AWARD 97-T-03 - CONSTRUCTION
OF GOLDEN JUBILEE GREENWAY
(7.12.1 & 6.3)
The Committee sought clarification on the digging of the fence posts as
part of the construction of Golden Jubilee Driveway. Staff stated that both the
tender applicants were aware of the level of work required, and that Staff
would not expect the total cost of the project
to the Town of Markham to increase once work had commenced.
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor J. Heath
That MTM Landscaping and Snow Plowing Inc.,
being the lowest bidder, be awarded the tender 97-T-03 for the construction of
fencing and planting in the Golden Jubilee Greenway in their tender amount of
$173,318.60 inclusive of 7% GST ($166,839.40 inclusive of 3% GST) to be built
during the 2003 construction year;
And that funding for the fencing portion of
this project costing $99,189.00 inclusive of 7% GST ($95,481.00 inclusive of 3%
GST) be provided as follows:
- 65.0%
from the builders whose lots front onto the Greenway (Beaverbrook Homes,
Urban Renaissance, Law Development Group and Broadmoor Homes) in the
amount of $64,472.85
- 31.5%
from the Development Charges Reserve Fund in the amount of $31,244.54
- 3.5% from
capital account 081 6900 017 005 "Developers' Agreements Landscaping
Miscellaneous" in the amount of $3,471.61
And that funding for the planting portion of
this project costing $74,129.60 inclusive of 7% GST ($71,358.40 inclusive of 3%
GST) be provided as follows:
- 43.4%
from the developer's (Law Development Group, $22,200.00 and Urban
Renaissance, $10,000.00) in the amount of $32,200.00
- 50.9%
from the Development Charges Reserve Fund in the amount of $37,736.64
- 5.7% from
capital account 081 6900 017 005 "Developers' Agreements Landscaping
Miscellaneous" in the amount of $4,192.96
And that the entire developer/builder fencing
commitment, in the amount of $64,472.85, and Urban Renaissance's obligation for
the planting, in the amount of $10,000.00, be advanced by the Town from the
Development Charges Reserve Fund, to be reimbursed by the builders/developers
at a later date not to exceed one year from the date this report is approved.
CARRIED
5. CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY PARKING
FACILITIES FOR LEGACY PARK
(6.3 & 10.5)
The Committee sought clarification on whether both temporary parking
facilities for Legacy Park were planned for construction. Staff explained that
only one of the two options would be implemented.
The Committee complimented staff for their work on this matter.
Moved by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
That the report entitled "Construction
of Temporary Parking Facilities for Legacy Park" be received;
And that the temporary Parking Facility be
approved;
And that funding for the construction of a
temporary parking facility for Legacy Park in the amount of $15,000 is provided
for in the 2003 capital account 70-5350-5253-005 - Recreation - Legacy Parking
Lot;
And
that staff report back on the possibility of parking restrictions on Legacy
Drive and Rouge Bank Drive where necessary.
CARRIED
6. DENISON STREET/WARDEN AVENUE GUIDE RAIL (5.10 & 5.12)
Moved by Mayor Cousens
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the report entitled "Denison
Street/Warden Avenue Guide Rail" dated July 7, 2003 be received;
And that the installation of a guide rail on
Denison Street, east of Warden Avenue at an upset limit of $57,500 inclusive of
8% PST and 7% GST ($55,500 inclusive of 8% PST and 3% GST) be approved;
And that the funding for this project will be
provided for from closed capital projects to be identified in the mid-year
update on the status of capital projects;
And that the Operations and Asset Management
Department be directed to implement the attached signage and pavement-marking
plan;
And that the funding for the signage and
pavement-marking plan be absorbed within the Operations and Asset Management
Operating accounts.
CARRIED
7. GRANT FOR ROUGE RIVER AND
DON RIVER WATERSHEDS (7.6
& 13.13.2)
It was explained that the Committee was expecting reports from the
Rouge River Alliance and Don Watershed Council regarding the development of
common signage later in 2003. There was some discussion of to which projects
the funding should apply.
Moved by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
That the staff report entitled 'Grant for
Rouge River and Don River Watersheds" dated July 7, 2003 be received;
And that the $50,000 grant approved in the
2003 Town of Markham Enhanced/New Programs budget for the Rouge and Don
Watersheds be used to fund capital projects in the respective watersheds within
the Town of Markham and not operating costs;
And that funding for this project be provided
through a transfer to capital from tax based funding (A/C # 840-841-7899);
And that Community Services staff consult
with the Don Watershed Council, the Rouge Park Alliance and Town of Markham
Urban Design staff in developing the name signs;
And that the proposed design of the river and
creek name signs be brought to Council for approval prior to installation;
And that grant funding of $25,000 to each organization be provided, conditional on each organization procuring matching
funds, and used towards trail planning and/or other capital projects
within the Town of Markham;
And that prior to the end of 2004 the Rouge
River Alliance and the Don Watershed Council provide a written update on the
projects the money was applied to.
8. UPDATE ON MARKHAM RUGBY CLUB FACILITY
ON AUSTIN PARK (6.3 &
6.10)
Mr F. Vetere, 600 Bullock Drive, was present and spoke of residents’
dissatisfaction with the Rugby Club building. It was felt that the look of the
building was inappropriate for a residential area, and not enough had been done
to rectify the situation.
The Committee apologized to residents on behalf of Council, and the
Committee agreed that it was important to initiate measures to remedy the
matter by repainting and landscaping the area.
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Mayor Cousens
That the report dated July 7, 2003 entitled
"Update on Markham Rugby Club Facility on Austin Park", be received;
And that the
Town of Markham approve a maximum of $25,000 to be allocated to the landscaping
and façade improvements of the Markham Rugby Club Facility on Austin Park, to
be charged to the Rate Stabilisation Reserve;
And that any monies paid by the Town of
Markham for restoration are payable back to the Town of Markham by the Markham
Rugby Club, either during the lease period or upon conclusion of the lease, and
that staff report back in such regard.
CARRIED
9. GRANT REQUEST - MARKHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL
(7.6)
Mr. H. Hill was present to answer brief questions regarding the
application for a grant from the Town of Markham for the Markham Jazz Festival.
The Committee requested a copy of the budget of for the event, and sought
clarification as to the recognition the Town of Markham would receive as a
result of providing funding.
Moved by Mayor Cousens
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That Council
approve the grant of $3,500 to the Markham Jazz Festival for the festival to be
held August 15 to 17, 2003.
Seconded by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
That the Town of Markham funding policy for
festivals be reviewed as part of the 2004 budget process.
CARRIED
10. GRANT REQUEST - UNIONVILLE SUMMER
CONCERT SERIES (7.6)
Mr G. McCormick, Chair, Unionville BIA was present to request funding
from the Town of Markham for the Summer Concert Series 2003. The Committee
sought clarification on why additional funds were required in light of the
previous SARS grant to the BIA. It was stated that those funds were to be used
for retail support purposes and that the Concert Series was aimed at promoting
tourism.
There was considerable discussion on the matter of Council policy
regarding the sponsorship of festivals.
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the Town of Markham approve a maximum of
$3500 to the Unionville Summer Concert Series 2003 to be held from June 8 to
September 20, 2003.
Seconded by Councillor J. Heath
And that the Town of Markham funding policy
for festivals be reviewed as part of the 2004 budget process.
CARRIED
11. SURPLUS
PROPERTY AND LAND TRANSFER TO REGION
OF YORK, PART OF LOT 21,
CONCESSION 5
DESIGNATED AS PART 1 AND PART
2 ON REFERENCE PLAN
65R-26082 COMPRISED OF 645 SQ.
METRES IN TOTAL
ANGUS GLEN COMMUNITY CENTRE
MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE, MARKHAM
(8.5)
Mr. B. Varner
was present to briefly outline the matter of the proposed land transfer to the
Region of York. The Committee sought minor clarification on the matter.
Moved by Mayor
Cousens
Seconded by
Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That
Part of Lot 21, Concession 5, Designated as Part 1 and Part 2 on Reference Plan
65R-26082 be declared surplus pursuant to Town of Markham By-law 178-96 and
that notice of the proposed disposition of such lands be placed on the agenda
for the Council meeting of July 8, 2003;
And
that approval be granted to the Manager of Real Property to transfer such Town
surplus property to the Region of York;
And
further that a by-law be enacted at the Council meeting on August 26, 2003,
authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer/Deed of Land to The
Region of York for the lands known as Part of Lot 21, Concession 5, designated
as Part 1 and Part 2 on Reference Plan 65R-26082, Markham, in a form
satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
CARRIED
12. ROUGE
RIVER COMMUNITY CENTRE (8.2 & 6.6)
There was some
discussion surrounding the merits of extending the lease allowing the 748 Royal
Canadian Army Cadets to utilize the Rouge River Community Centre. It was stated
that there had been previous problems with the group in regard to noise and
cleanliness.
Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
Mayor Cousens
That
Council approve a one-year lease to the 748 Royal Canadian Army Cadets -Markham
at the Rouge River Community Centre beginning September 1, 2003, and ending
August 31, 2004, for the sum of two dollars ($2.00);
And
that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the lease agreement between
the 748 Royal Canadian Army Cadets - Markham and the Town of Markham in a form
satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, such agreement to include a clause
stipulating that the 748 Royal Canadian Army Cadets shall be responsible for
any costs for repairs to the building, equipment or property due to damage
arising as a result of their lease of the premises;
And
further that the 748 Royal Canadian Army Cadets - Markham be required to
provide a security deposit or letter of credit in the amount of $1,000 to cover
any future damage;
And that the
748 Royal Canadian Army Cadets – Markham be issued with a strict warning
regarding their future conduct and use of the facility.
CARRIED
13. CONVEYANCE OF SEWER LINE EASEMENT TO
MARGARET LEE
PART OF BLOCK 39, DESIGNATED
AS PART 1 ON PLAN
TO BE DEPOSITED - AILEEN LEWIS
COURT, MARKHAM (8.1)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That a by-law be enacted authorizing the
Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer of Easement for the purpose of installing
a private sanitary sewer line, to the owner of property at 5906 16th Avenue,
Markham, over Town owned lands legally described as Part of Block 39,
designated as Part 1 on a Draft Reference Plan to be deposited, in a form
satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, for $9,200 in compensation.
CARRIED
14. MODIFIED/FLEXIBLE VOTING HOURS - 2003
(14.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That a by-law be enacted to establish
modified voting hours, as follows:
St. Luke's Lodge 10:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Unionville Villa 10:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunrise Assisted Care 10:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Woodhaven 10:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
CARRIED
15. 2003 COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS CALENDAR
(16.23)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the amended 2003 calendar of Council and
Standing Committee meetings, attached to the staff report dated July 7, 2003,
be approved.
CARRIED
16. OAK RIDGES MORAINE "SATELLITE
WALK"
OCTOBER 2003 (3.5 &
12.2.6)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That Council endorse the Oak Ridges Moraine
"Satellite Walk" being organized by Unionville High School students.
CARRIED
17. PILOT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (2.16 & 11.3)
The Committee questioned as to when the program could commence. Staff
stated that insurance details had been cleared up and that only the appointment
and training of volunteers was required. The Committee stated that it had been
thought that insurance could only be provided once a by-law had been enacted.
Staff agreed to look into the matter further.
Moved by Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by Councillor J. Heath
That Council authorize staff to plan and
implement a pilot project for volunteer illegal poster removal involving the
residents of Ward 1 in Thornhill;
And that the project be monitored over a
six-month period;
And that Council establish a Sign Removal
By-Law Committee; it being understood that the Terms of Reference for the
Committee will be presented at a subsequent Council meeting;
And that the Chief Administrative Officer, in the absence of Council,
be given authority to appoint Sign Removal By-law Committee members during the
summer period.
CARRIED
18. 4561 HIGHWAY 7, UNIONVILLE - MONTESSORI
NORTH SCHOOL - LEASE RENEWAL
AGREEMENT (8.2)
Moved by Mayor Cousens
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That Council approve the Lease for 4561
Highway 7, Unionville, between the Town of Markham and Montessori School North,
for a period of five (5) years commencing July 1, 2003 and to expire on June
30, 2008, including a one year option to terminate clause in favour of the Town
and one five-year renewal option in favour of the Tenant;
And that the Mayor and Town Clerk be
authorized to execute the Lease in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
CARRIED
19. DELEGATED
AWARD OF TENDER 125-T-03
THORNHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE - PHASE 1
SENIORS CENTRE (7.12.3)
Moved by Mayor Cousens
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the report dated July 7, 2003, entitled
"Delegated Award of Tender 125-T-03 Thornhill Community Centre Phase 1 -
Seniors Centre" be received for information;
And that in accordance with the Purchasing
By-law 143-2000, clause 25(2), the CAO exercise his delegated authority to
approve Tender 125-T-03, in consultation with the Thornhill Community Centre
Addition Executive Steering Committee;
And that a staff report be prepared for the
Finance and Administrative Committee meeting in September regarding the Tender
award.
CARRIED
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Other
matters considered by the Finance and Administrative Committee on July 7, 2003
20. MR. RAYMOND TAM - SPONSORSHIP OF ANNUAL
FUNDRAISER - CENTRE FOR
INFORMATION &
COMMUNITY SERVICES (12.2.6
& 7.6)
Mr. Raymond Tam, President, Centre for
Information & Community Services (CICS), spoke briefly on the history and
activities of the CICS. It was stated that the CICS deals with 465,000 queries
a year regarding such services as employment counselling and settlement
services. It was also stated that 25% of the operating costs are covered by a
variety of fundraising events and sponsorships.
Moved by Mayor Cousens
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the deputation of Mr. Raymond Tam,
President, Centre for Information & Community Services, regarding a request
for sponsorship for their annual fundraising event, be received and referred to
staff for report to the August 25, 2003 Finance and Administrative Commitee.
CARRIED
21. MR. NIPUN SHARMA - RASOEE - THE INDIAN
KITCHEN
4400 HIGHWAY 7 - WALL SIGNAGE -
HERITAGE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT (2.16
& 16.11)
Mr. Nipun Sharma was present to speak to the
issue of wall signage at 4400 Highway #7 in the Highway #7 heritage
conservation district. Mr. Sharma stated that there was an unfair cost and
competitive disadvantage incurred by him due to the sign by-law requiring him
to remove a back-lit wall sign. The Committee felt that the removal of back-lit
wall signs from that part of Highway #7 was necessary to create a heritage
district similar to Unionville, and Mr. Sharma was advised of the legislative
grievance procedure currently in place.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
That the presentation of Mr. Nipun Sharma,
with respect to wall signage at Rasoee - The Indian Kitchen, 4400 Highway 7, be
received.
22. INFORMATION FLOW TO COUNCILLORS (12.2
& 7.0)
Ms. M. Rebane, Manager, Corporate
Communications was present and briefly outlined the new measure incorporated by
staff to improve the flow of information to Councillors and senior staff. The
Committee suggested that it be viewable via the intranet site as well as by
email.
Moved by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the presentation of the Acting
Commissioner, Strategy, Partnerships and Innovations, and the Manager,
Corporate Communications, regarding information flow to Councillors, be
received.
CARRIED
23. CANADA ROOM AUDIO/VISUAL FURNITURE
SCHEMATICS (7.13)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the report entitled “Canada
Room Audio Visual/Furniture Schematics” dated July 7, 2003 be received;
And that an informal work
session with interested Members of Council be held in July to review the
various drawings and new furniture options of the Canada Room so that renovations
can commence over the summer months.
CARRIED
24. BODY RUB PARLOUR BY-LAW AMENDMENT (2.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That a public meeting be held to gather input
on a proposed amendment to By-law No. 2002-292, "A By-law Respecting the
Licensing and Inspection of Body-rub Parlours and Attendants and Complementary
Health Care Service Providers and Attendants", that would require only the
attendants and operators to be clothed and require that customers are properly
covered while performing a massage.
CARRIED
25. STAFF AWARDED CONTRACTS MAY 2 TO JUNE 16
(7.12)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the report entitled "Staff Awarded Contracts for the Period
from May 2 to June 16, 2003" dated July 7, 2003 be received for
information only.
CARRIED
26. 013-T-03 SIDEWALK WINTER MAINTENANCE
(7.12.1)
Withdrawn
27. 121-T-03 RENTAL OF TANDEM AXLE TRUCKS
FOR WINTER MAINTENANCE
(7.12.2)
Withdrawn
28. HERITAGE CHAMPIONS OFF-TRACK BETTING
REQUEST FOR EXTENDED HOURS -
144 MAIN
STREET MARKHAM NORTH (2.0)
The Committee noted a couple of minor errors in the report concerning
the application for extended hours at Heritage Champions Off-Track Betting, 144
Main Street Markham North.
Moved by Mayor Cousens
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the request for a letter of support from
Heritage Champions for an extension to their hours of operation for the Hong
Kong Races be denied (Schedule "A").
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
29. MARKHAM HOCKEY ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISING
Councillor J. Heath raised the matter of fundraising by the Markham
Hockey Association. They wish to raise funds in order to make improvements to
the Markham Arena in time for a major Spring tournament in 2004. The
improvements would need to be completed before the Arena is back in regular
use. Staff agreed that they would review any proposals from the Markham Hockey
Association and would provide assistance where possible.
30. COMMUNICATION FROM CYGNAL TECHNOLOGIES
CORPORATION
Mayor Cousens introduced a communication from Cygnal Technologies
Corporation outlining the consolidation of the Cygnal GTA offices into a new
headquarters located at 70 Valleywood Drive, Markham, which will house 200
employees. Mayor Cousens suggested it be referred to Mr. S. Chait, Director,
Economic Development for follow-up.
31. COMMUNICATION FROM MARKETING ASSOCIATES
Mayor Cousens introduced a communication from Marketing Associates
regarding a regional indoor children’s festival.
Moved by Mayor Cousens
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the communication from Marketing Associates regarding a regional
indoor children’s festival be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
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Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the meeting resolve in-camera to discuss
property and personnel matters. (12:30pm)
CARRIED
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the Committee rise and report. (1:40pm)
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Finance & Administrative Committee meeting adjourned at the
hour of 1:45 p.m.