M I N U T E S

 

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

2003-05-20 - Canada Room

 

Attendance

 

Chair:                  Councillor K. Usman Vice-Chair,     Budget            Reg. Councillor F. Scarpitti (9:20am) Vice-Chair,     IT                    Councillor S. Daurio Members:            Councillor J. Virgilio (9:15am)                            Councillor J. Heath (Alternate)           Councillor A. Chiu Others:                Councillor D. Horchik                            Councillor G. McKelvey                            Mayor D. Cousens

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 S. Birrell, Town Clerk B. Cribbett, Treasurer P. Loukes, Director, Operations & Asset             Management S. Chait, Director, Economic Development S. Taylor, Director, Strategic Services P. Ingham, General Manager of Operations B. Walter, Manager of Street Operations R. Dominico, Manager, Corporate Quality M. Rebane, Manager, Corporate Communications G. Taylor, Manager, Community Centre             Operations B. Varner, Real Property Manager P. O'Connor, Manager of Purchasing V. McGrath, Manager, Environmental             Leadership F. Wong, Senior Financial Analyst K. Boniface, Parks Planner T. Murphy, Special Events Coordinator B. Nanninga, Executive Assistant to Mayor             and Council J. Kee, Committee Clerk

 

The Finance & Administrative Committee convened at the hour of 9:00 a.m. with Councillor K. Usman in the Chair. 

 

 

 

 

            DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

None declared

 

 

 

1.         SURPLUS PROPERTY AND CONVEYANCE OF
            PART OF LOT 3, PLAN 2196, DESIGNATED AS PART 8
            AND 10, PLAN 65R-TO BE DEPOSITED - PART OF
            CASTAN AVENUE, MARKHAM (8.5)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That Part of Lot 3, Plan 2196, designated as Parts 8 and 10 on the attached reference plan (to be deposited), 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 May 27, 2003;

 

And that approval be granted to the Manager of Real Property to convey such Town surplus property to Solar Builders Inc. at a nominal fee;

 

And further that a by-law be enacted at the Council Meeting on May 27, 2003, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer/Deed of Land to Solar Builders Inc. for the lands legally described as Part of Lot 3, Plan 2196, designated as Parts 8 and 10, Plan 65R-to be deposited, being a part of Part 2 on Plan 65R-18880, Castan Avenue, Markham in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

CARRIED

 

 

 

2.         ROUTINE AND EMERGENCY SEWER AND
            WATERMAIN REPAIRS CONTRACT - BLANKET
            PURCHASE ORDER B2-035 (7.12.1 & 5.4)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That the report entitled "Routine and Emergency Sewer and Watermain Repairs Contract Blanket Purchase Order B2-035" be received;

 

And that the Blanket Purchase Order B2-035 for Routine and Emergency Sewer and Watermain Repairs contract with Finch Paving Inc. be increased by $250,000 (inclusive of 7% GST, $240,654.20 inclusive of 3% GST);

 

 

 

 

And that staff be authorized to increase the Blanket Purchase Order as required with the approval of the Treasurer.

CARRIED

 

 

 

3.         2003 RELINING OF CAST IRON &
            DUCTILE IRON WATERMAINS (7.12.1 & 5.4)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That the report entitled "2003 Relining of Cast Iron & Ductile Iron Watermains", dated May 20, 2003 be received;

 

And that tender 032-T-03 for "2003 Relining of Cast Iron & Ductile iron Watermains" be awarded to the lowest acceptable bidder, Fer-Pal Construction Ltd. in the total amount of $1,257,073.24 inclusive of all taxes and contingency ($1,210,079.85 inclusive of 3% GST);

 

And that the award be funded from Waterworks 2003 Capital Account 53-6150-5146-005 and 2002 Capital Account 53-6150-4887-005;

 

And further that upon completion of the project the remaining funds in the amount of $181,936.99 will be returned to the original funding source.

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         SIGN BY-LAW 2002-94, AS AMENDED (2.16)

 

In response to a query from Committee, staff advised that discussions regarding the matter of enforcement and permitting of signs by the Town of Markham on Regional roads will continue between Town staff and the Region.

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That Council enact a by-law to amend By-law 2002-94 being a by-law to prohibit and regulate signs within the Town of Markham.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.         PART 1 TICKETS FOR REGULATORY
            BY-LAW OFFENCES (2.4 & 2.16 & 2.23 & 2.0)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That Council authorize staff to apply to the Ministry of the Attorney General to permit the Town to issue Part 1 Tickets pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act for certain by-law infractions.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

6.         2003 TAX RATES AND LEVY BY-LAW (7.3)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling $356,335,420 required by the Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York, Boards of Education, and to provide for the mailing of notices requesting payment of taxes for the year 2003, be approved;

 

And that the Treasurer be authorized to set tax instalment due dates later this year for the 2003 levy for the non-residential classes.

CARRIED

 

 

 

7.         GREENSBOROUGH TOWN CENTRE LIMITED
            RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION PLAN 65M-3642
            RELEASE OF UNDERLYING SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT (10.7 & 8.2)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu:

 

That a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the partial release of the Swan Lake subdivision agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.         UNIONVILLE HOME SOCIETY
            TEMPORARY PRESENTATION CENTRE - EXTENSION (8.2 & 8.4)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu:

 

That an extension of the Temporary Presentation Centre Agreement with respect to 4300 Highway 7 be authorized, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.

CARRIED

 

 

 

9.         STREET NATURALIZATION PILOT PROJECT (5.7 & 12.2.6)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu:

 

That the report dated May 20, 2003, entitled " Street Naturalization Pilot Project" be received;

 

And that Council endorse the proposed Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Naturalization Pilot Program, should EcoAction approve funding of the proposed program;

 

And that the Town advertise and promote homeowner participation in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the TRCA Backyard Naturalization Pilot Program. Details of the program and TRCA contact information would be published on the Town's website and the Town page of the local newspaper as requested by TRCA.

CARRIED

 

 

 

10.       KIDS VOTING CANADA (14.0 & 16.21)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That Council endorse the Kids Voting Canada program;

 

And that Council's endorsement be forwarded to the Boards of Education and the other York Region municipalities for their support of the program;

 

And further that the Mayor's Youth Task Force and task force staff provide support to the program.

CARRIED

 

 

 

11.       NOISE CONTROL (2.10)

 

The Town Clerk distributed copies of the proposed by-law to regulate noise for Committee's information.

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That By-law 218-89 (Noise Control) be repealed and a new Noise Control By-law be enacted.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

12.       RELOCATION AND RESTORATION OF
MARKHAM'S OLDEST CHURCH BUILDING
2982 ELGIN MILLS ROAD (16.11)

 

Moved by Councillor D. Horchik

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That Council support the relocation of the abandoned building in poor condition at 2982 Elgin Mills Road (former Victoria Square Wesleyan Church) to its original location on the site of Victoria Square United Church (10720 Woodbine Avenue), where it is to be restored by the United Church to its primitive state as it was built in 1845 (no plumbing or electricity), subject to a restoration plan to be approved by the Commissioner of Development Services;

 

And that Council provide a grant in the amount of $2,200.00 to the Victoria Square United Church as Town financial assistance towards this community based initiative;

 

And further that the grant be paid from the Heritage Preservation Account (Reserve - 087-2800115.

CARRIED

 

 

 

13.       2003 FIRST QUARTER NEW CAPITAL PROJECTS/
ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUESTS (7.5)

 

Committee requested that additional information, including a 10-year roll-out be provided regarding the purchase of future automatic external defibrillators.

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

That the report dated May 20, 2003, entitled "2003 First Quarter New Capital Projects/Additional Funding Requests" be received;

 

And that the capital project "Secondary Road Works" (Exhibit A), in the amount of $300,000 be approved and be funded from the Secondary Road Reserve Fund;

 

And that the capital project, "Automatic External Defibrillator Purchase" (Exhibit B) in the amount of $28,700 be funded from the $85,000, received from the Pepsi Bottling Group, in the Recreation and Culture Capital Reserve and that the Pepsi Bottling Group is acknowledged as the sponsor of this project and given a note of appreciation;

 

And that additional information, including a 10-year roll-out, be provided regarding the purchase of future automatic external defibrillators;

 

And that the additional funding for capital project, "Sciberras Road Extension Class E.A. Study" (Exhibit C) in the amount of $20,000 be approved and be temporarily funded from alternative Development Charge sources.

CARRIED

 

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**Amended by Council at its meeting held on May 27, 2003 to delete Clause 4 and add the

following clause:

 

"And that an additional five (5) units (automatic external defibrillators)

   be approved at an additional $40,000.00 to be located at Angus Glen Community

   Centre, the Markham Civic Centre, the Armadale Community Centre

   the Markham Theatre, and the Milliken Soccer Dome."

 

 

 

14.       007-R-03 SERVICING OF ARENA
REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT (7.12.3 & 6.1)

 

Committee expressed concern regarding the three-year renewal option at a 7% increase for each year, and staff was requested to further discuss the percentage increase with CIMCO Refrigeration.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

 

 

 

That the report dated May 20, 2003, entitled "Tender 007-R-03 Servicing of Arena Refrigeration Equipment" be received;

 

And that RFP 007-R-03 for Servicing of Arena Refrigeration Equipment be awarded to the only bidder, CIMCO Refrigeration in the annual amount of $104,204.24 inclusive of 7% GST ($100,308.75 inclusive of 3% GST) for a term of two (2) years;

 

And that the Director of Recreation and Cultural Services and the Director of Financial & Client Services be requested to continue discussions with CIMCO Refrigeration to further negotiate the percentage increase for an additional three (3) years;

 

And further that the award be funded from the 2003 Recreation Operating Budget accounts as noted in Appendix A, attached to the staff report.

CARRIED

 

 

 

15.       TENDER AWARDS - ASPHALT & CONCRETE
MAINTENANCE - 057-T-03 ASPHALT;
058-T-03 CONCRETE (7.12.2)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That the report, dated May 20, 2003, entitled "Asphalt & Concrete Maintenance" be received;

 

And that tender 057-T-03 for Asphalt Maintenance be awarded to the lowest acceptable bidder, D. Crupi & Sons in their unit prices not to exceed an estimated annual amount of $591,727.40 inclusive of 7% GST (569,606.75 inclusive of 3% GST);

 

And that tender 058-T-03 for Concrete Maintenance be awarded to the lowest acceptable bidder, Nu-Con Contracting, in their unit prices not to exceed an estimated annual amount of $719,869.25, inclusive of 7% GST ($692,958.25 inclusive of 3% GST);

 

And that the Director of Operations and Asset Management and the Director of Financial and Client Services be authorized to exercise the option to renew the contract for Asphalt Maintenance for a further two years, 2004 and 2005 subject to budget approval and agreement by D. Crupi & Sons to guarantee the 2003unit prices submitted and their satisfactory performance;

 

And that the Director of Operations and Asset Management and the Director of Financial & Client Services be authorized to reallocate funds between these two (2) blanket purchase orders to a maximum of 20% of the estimated blanket amount during the duration of the contract to a combined annual total not to exceed $1,311,596.50 inclusive of 7% GST ($1,262,565.00 inclusive of 3% GST);

 

 

 

And further that the award be funded from the Roads Department's 2003 Capital Budget accounts as follows:

 

The funds for this project are included in the approved 2002/2003 Operating and Capital budget accounts:

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

16.       2003 ROAD REHABILITATION PROGRAM
072-T-03 -COLD IN-PLACE RECYCLING
073-T-03 - FOAMED ASPHALT
047-T-01 - ASPHALT RESURFACING
016-T-02 - RESTORATION OF CONCRETE, CURB
AND SIDEWALK (7.12.2)

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That the report for Road Rehabilitation Program be received;

 

And that tender 072-T-03 for Cold In-Place Recycling be awarded to the sole bidder, Miller Paving Ltd. in their unit prices not to exceed an estimated annual amount of $1,227,969.45 inclusive of 7% GST ($1,182,064.05 inclusive of 3% GST) for a period of the balance of the 2003 calendar year;

 

And that tender 073-T-03 for Foamed Asphalt be awarded to the lowest acceptable bidder, Miller Paving Ltd. in their unit prices not to exceed an estimated annual amount of $352,251.49 inclusive of 7% GST ($339,083.21 inclusive of 3% GST) for a period of the balance of the 2003 calendar year;

 

 

 

 

And that blanket purchase order number B134 for Asphalt Resurfacing, tender 047-T-01 in favour of Furfari Paving Co. Ltd., (based on 2001 unit prices) be adjusted to a revised estimated annual amount of $1,379,427.63 inclusive of 7% GST ($1,327,860.24 inclusive of 3% GST);

 

And that blanket purchase order number B248 for Restoration of Concrete Curb & Sidewalk, tender 016-T-02 in favour of Vidome Construction Ltd., (based on 2002 unit prices) be adjusted to a revised estimated annual amount of $2,205,918.33 inclusive of 7% GST ($2,123,454.09 inclusive of 3% GST);

 

And that the Director of Operations and Asset Management and the Director of Financial & Client Services be authorized to reallocate funds between these four (4) blanket purchase orders to a maximum of 20% of the estimated blanket amount during the duration of the contract, to a combined annual total not to exceed $5,165,566.88 inclusive of 7% GST ($4,972,461.58 inclusive of 3% GST);

 

And that the Director of Operations and Asset Management and the Director of Financial & Client Services be authorized to exercise the option to extend contracts 072-T-03 and 073-T-03 for a further two years, 2004 and 2005 subject to budget approval and agreement by Miller Paving Ltd. to guarantee the 2003 unit prices submitted and their satisfactory performance;

 

And that the Director of Operations and Asset Management and the Director of Financial & Client Services be authorized to exercise the option to extend contract 016-T-03 for a further one year, 2004 subject to budget approval and agreement by Vidome Construction to guarantee the 2002 unit prices submitted and their satisfactory performance;

 

And further that funding for the 2003 Road Rehabilitation program is provided for in the Roads Department’s 2002/2003 Capital budget accounts.

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

17.       MILLIKEN MILLS COMMUNITY CENTRE
BASKETBALL COURT LIGHTING (6.6 & 7.5)

 

Committee requested that staff report back on the outcome of this initiative.

 

 

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik

 

That the report dated May 20, 2003, entitled "Milliken Mills Community Centre - Basketball Court Lighting" be received;

 

And that lighting be installed at the existing Milliken Mills Community Centre parking lot basketball courts;

 

And that funding in the amount of $20,000 is provided in the 2003 Parks Department Capital Budget account #70-5350-5260-005;

 

And further that staff report back on the outcome of this initiative.

CARRIED

 

 

 

18.       SETTLER'S PARK LANDFILL
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (5.7 & 6.11)

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

That the report dated May 20, 2003, entitled "Settler's Park Landfill - Environmental Assessment" be received;

 

And that Beatty & Associates Limited be retained to complete the Phase II Ground Water Investigation at the Settlers Park landfill site at an estimated cost of $32,300;

 

And that the Phase II work be funded from the Settlers Park Remediation account #65-6150-2818-005;

 

And that after the Phase II investigation is completed, staff report back to the Committee with recommendations on future course of action.

CARRIED

 

 

 

19.       DEMONSTRATION GARDEN - CIVIC CENTRE (12.4 & 6.3)

 

Committee suggested that staff investigate the placement of appropriate signage at Millennium Park

 

Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

 

That the report dated May 20, 2003, entitled "Demonstration Garden - Civic Centre" be received;

 

And that the proposed project "Demonstration Garden - Civic Centre" be deferred and included as part of the Anthony Roman Centre Master Plan, which is being undertaken by the Urban Design section of the Development Services Commission to redevelop the Civic Centre grounds;

 

And that Council approve Option 3 for the implementation of a Demonstration Garden in 2003, and staff arrange for design and installation of a butterfly garden (maximum 200 sq. ft.) in a location in Millennium Park suitable to both the Parks Department and Urban Design Group at a cost that does not exceed $5,000;

 

And that funding for the design and installation of a butterfly demonstration garden in Millennium Park estimated at $5,000 is provided for in the 2003 Parks Department Capital Budget account # 59-5350-5278-005.

CARRIED

 

 

 

20.       GEORGE PINGLE HOUSE RESTORATION AND
ADDITION SCHEMATIC DESIGN (16.11 & 6.6)

 

Mr. Alan Wolfe, Project Consultant, Angus Glen Community Centre and Library, was in attendance and responded to questions of Committee.

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

That the report dated May 20, 2003, entitled " George Pingle House Restoration and Addition Schematic Design" be received;

 

And that Council approve the schematic design recommended in this report for the George Pingle House Restoration and Addition;

 

And that Council approve proceeding with the final design, preparation of working drawings, tendering and construction for the George Pingle House Restoration and Addition subject to Site Plan Approval;

 

And that a cost allowance of $414,868.00 (inclusive of 3% GST) be established within the Angus Glen Community Centre and Library project budget for the George Pingle House Restoration and Addition.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

21.       MARKHAM BEAUTIFICATION
NATIVE PLANTINGS IN PARK BEDS (6.3 & 16.24)

 

**Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That the report dated May 20, 2003 entitled "Markham Beautification - Native Plantings in Park Beds" be received;

 

And that two native plant beds be established and monitored, one at Milne Dam Conservation Park and one at Green Lane Park, at a cost of $4,000;

 

And that funding for this project is provided in the 2003 Parks Department Capital Budget account #59-5350-5273-005.

CARRIED

 

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**Amended by Council at its meeting held on May 27, 2003 to amend Clause 2 to read, as follows:

 

            "And that five native plant beds be established and monitored, one at Milne Dam

            Conservation Park and one at Green Lane Park, at an upset limit of $10,000;"

 

And to add one additional clause, as follows:

 

            "And that staff report back on the implementation and maintenance of the pilot beds

            and long term savings.

 

 

 

22.       WEST NILE VIRUS (5.7 & 12.2.6)

 

Members were advised that the following paragraph was referred from the Council Meeting held on May 13, 2003 pending clarification from staff on areas of jurisdiction:

 

"And that Council approve an alternate approach to controlling the West Nile Virus in the form of a flusher truck in “hot spots” within the community at a cost not to exceed $50,000 for 2003";

 

Stu Taylor, Director, Strategic Services, outlined the current situation with respect to West Nile Virus control and explained that the use of a flusher truck would be appropriate in specific areas to control the spread of the West Nile Virus.  Policy and processes are continuing to evolve both at the Regional and Town levels. 

 

 

 

In addition, Committee was advised that under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, responsibility for Health Services falls to the Region, and the Regional Health Services Department, Public Health Branch leads health-related initiatives, including the West Nile Virus, and has assumed responsibility for the major activities relating to its control.

 

Staff was directed to place an information notice on the Markham page advising of the Town's West Nile virus initiatives and where residents would be able to obtain additional information.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey

 

That Council approve an enhanced approach to controlling the West Nile Virus in the form of a flusher truck in "hot spots" within the community, and coordinate with the Region of York, at a cost not to exceed $50,000 for 2003.

CARRIED

 

 

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Other matters considered by Finance & Administrative Committee on May 20, 2003:

 

 

23.       THE VETERANS HONOUR RIDE FOUNDATION
            VETERANS HONOUR RIDE-IN - A TRIBUTE TO CANADA'S
            WAR VETERANS - SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2003
            TORONTO BUTTONVILLE AIRPORT (12.2.6)

 

Mr. Clifford Randall, Chairman and President of the Veterans Honour Ride Foundation was in attendance and provided an update on the preparations for the "Veterans Honour Ride-In" event on June 7 at the Toronto Buttonville Airport, including notice to local residents; ads in Toronto newspapers; highway and road signage; and traffic control and security.

 

He advised that all aircraft will be instructed by FAA and NavCan regarding flight rules.  It was noted that if there are any concerns regarding aircraft noise, they will be addressed in a notice to residents in the local newspapers.

 

Following some discussion, the request by the Veterans Honour Ride Foundation for the Town to waive fees for signage and picnic table use was received.

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That the information provided by Mr. Clifford Randall regarding the Veterans Honour Ride-In event on June 7, 2003 at the Toronto Buttonville Airport be received.

CARRIED

 

 

24.       STAFF AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR THE
            PERIOD FROM APRIL 4 TO MAY 1, 2003 (7.12)

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That the report entitled "Staff Awarded Contracts for the Period from April 4 to May 1, 2003", dated May 20, 2003 be received for information only.

CARRIED

 

 

 

25.       AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT - CANADA ROOM (7.13)

Councillor J. Heath expressed concern regarding the excessive noise coming from the ceiling projector in the Canada Room when it is in operation.  The Chief Information Officer advised that upgrades of the audio visual systems within the Council Chambers, Canada Room, and Ontario Room will be completed by the end of this summer.

 

 

 

26.       CITY OF TORONTO - IMPROVING THE QUALITY
OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENT SERVICES (13.5.2 & 7.3)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the correspondence from the City of Toronto, dated April 24, 2003, pertaining to improving the quality of property assessment services delivered to Ontario Municipalities and ratepayers, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

27.       REGION OF YORK - ECONOMIC IMPACT OF
SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME (13.4.4 & 11.0)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the resolution from the Region of York regarding the economic impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome, dated May 8, 2003, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

28.       CITY OF VAUGHAN - MAYOR'S 5TH ANNUAL
CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC 2003 (13.5.2 & 12.2.6)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio

 

That the letter dated May 5, 2003 from the Mayor of the City of Vaughan inviting participation in the "Mayor's 5th Annual Charity Golf Classic 2003" to be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at Copper Creek Golf Club, be received.

CARRIED

 

 

 

29.       REQUEST FOR GRANT - ARYA SAMAJ
SENIOR CITIZENS' CLUB, MARKHAM
JUNE 28, 2003 SENIORS' EVENT (7.6 & 12.2.6)

 

Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti distributed copies of a letter from the Chairman of the Arya Samaj Senior Citizens' Club of Markham, advising of the organization's plans to honour seniors on June 28, 2003.  Committee was requested to consider approval of a grant in the amount of $1,000.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

That consideration of a grant to the Arya Samaj Senior Citizens' Club of Markham for the June 28, 2003 event be deferred and referred to the May 27, 2003 meeting of Committee of the Whole;

 

And that staff be requested to prepare a report for consideration by Council; such report to include details of the programs, events and activities planned for the June 28th event to honour seniors.

CARRIED

 

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Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio

 

That the meeting resolve in-camera to discuss a property matter. (10:04 a.m.)

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

Moved by Councillor S. Daurio

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That the Committee rise and report. (10.05 a.m.)

CARRIED

 

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ADJOURNMENT

 

The Finance & Administrative Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 10:06 a.m.