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Minutes

General Committee

February 16, 2016

Meeting Number 2

 

Finance & Administrative Issues                  Community Services Issues

Chair:              Deputy Mayor Jack Heath                            Chair:                      Councillor Alan Ho

Vice Chair:      Councillor Colin Campbell                             Vice Chair:              Councillor Alex Chiu

 

Environment & Sustainability Issues                        Building, Parks, & Construction Issues

Chair:              Councillor Valerie Burke                 Chair:                     Councillor Colin Campbell

Vice Chair:      Councillor Karen Rea                                      Vice Chair:              Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

                                                                                                                       

                Alternate formats are available upon request.

 

 

Attendance

 

Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Regional Councillor Joe Li

Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

Councillor Valerie Burke

Councillor Alan Ho

Councillor Don Hamilton

Councillor Karen Rea

Councillor Colin Campbell

Councillor Amanda Collucci

Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

Regrets

Councillor Alex Chiu

 

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Trinela Cane, Commissioner of Corporate Services

Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community & Fire Services

Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk

Joel Lustig, Treasurer

Mary Creighton, Director of Recreation Services

Alex Moore, Manager of Purchasing & Accounts Payable

David Porretta, Acting Manager, Business Technical

Services & Traffic

Shane Manson, Senior Manager, Revenue &

Property Taxation

Mark Visser, Senior Manager, Financial Strategy

and Investment

Kiran Saini, Legislative Co-ordinator

Carlie Gowan-Turpin, Public Services & Records

Co-ordinator

Alida Tari, Council/Committee Coordinator

 

 

 

The General Committee meeting convened at the hour of 9:16 AM with Councillor Colin Campbell in the Chair.  Deputy Mayor Jack Heath assumed the Chair at 9:48 AM; Councillor Alan Ho Chaired Community Services related items.

 

General Committee recessed at 12:49 PM and reconvened at 1:38 PM.

 

 

Disclosure of Interest

 

None disclosed.

 

 

1.         GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION AWARDS (12.2.6)

            Report

 

Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the report dated January 18, 2016 entitled “Government Finance Officers Association Awards” be received and;

 

2)         That the formal presentation on the receipt of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2015 and the Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the annual financial report for the year ended December 31, 2014 from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) be received;

 

3)         That the Mayor Frank Scarpitti and all Members of Council congratulate the following staff on their Government of Finance Association Award: Trinela Cane, Joel Lustig, Andrea Tang, Jay Pak, Dennis Flaherty, Kishor Soneji and Graham Seaman.

Carried

 

 

2.         MARCOM COMMUNICATIONS AND AVA DIGITAL AWARDS (12.2.6)

 

MarCom Awards is an international creative competition that recognizes outstanding achievement by marketing and communication professionals. Entries come from corporate marketing and communication departments, advertising agencies, PR firms, design shops, production companies and freelancers. The competition has grown to perhaps the largest of its kind in the world. A look at the winners shows a range in size from individual communicators to media conglomerates and Fortune 500 companies. The competition is so well respected in the industry that national public relations organizations, local ad clubs, and local business communicator chapters are entrants.

 

MarCom Awards is administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. The international organization consists of several thousand creative professionals. AMCP oversees awards and recognition programs, provides judges and sets standards for excellence.

 

As part of its mission, AMCP fosters and supports the efforts of creative professionals who contribute their unique talents to public service and charitable organizations. Over the past few years, AMCP’s Advisory Board has allocated over $150,000 in grants and contributions to support the efforts of its members. That money was used for marketing materials for homeless shelters, orphanages, day camps, community theatres and art centres; and for programs for the elderly and disabled; childcare; and educational endeavours for the underprivileged.

Judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose talents exceed a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry. This year the competition received about 6,500 entries from throughout the United States, Canada and more than a dozen other countries.

 

MarCom’s Platinum Award is presented to those entries judged to be among the most outstanding entries in the competition. Platinum Winners are recognized for their excellence in terms of quality, creativity and resourcefulness.  About 16 percent won this award.

 

The Gold Award is presented to those entries judged to exceed the high standards of the industry norm. Approximately 23 percent were Gold Winners. Honorable Mention certificates are granted to those entries that meet the expectations of the judges. Approximately 10 percent were Honourable Mention winners.

 

Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the Mayor Frank Scarpitti and all Members of Council congratulate the following staff on the Marcom Award Recognitions: Brenda Librecz, Trinela Cane, Joel Lustig, Kishor Soneji, Sandra Skelcher, Luc Simard, Mary Creighton, Emma Girard, Janice Carroll, Portia Lee, Michael Blackburn, Jennifer McHugh, John Li, Dennis Flaherty, Diane Samek, Laurie Rose, Lisa Lombardo, Jenn Evans, Khalil Meghji, Leander Pereira, Alexander Karanis, Sandrine An-Kim, and Daniel Epton.

            Carried

 

The AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes excellence by creative professionals responsible for the planning, concept, direction, design and production of digital communication.  Work ranges from digital engagement campaigns; to audio and video production; to website development; to social media interaction and to mobile marketing.

 

Moved by Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the Mayor Frank Scarpitti and all Members of Council congratulate the following staff on the AVA Digital Awards: Michael Blackburn, Luc Simard, Mary Creighton, Emma Girard, Janice Carroll, Portia Lee, Jenn Evans, Khalil, Leander Pereira, Alexander Karanis, Sandrine An-Kim, Lisa Lombardo, Meg West, Asare Kester-Akrofi, Fred Rich, Jamie Bosomworth, Sarah Tam and Moe Hosseini-Ara.

Carried

 

 

 

 

3.         THE MARKHAM MILK BAG PROGRAM
- 2015 RECYCLING COUNCIL OF ONTARIO
PLATINUM AWARD (12.2.6)

 

Graham Seaman, Director of Sustainability addressed the Committee and provided some information regarding the Platinum Award from the Recycling Council of Ontario in the category of special municipal program won by the City of Markham.

 

 

4.         REASSESSMENT MARKET UPDATE IMPACT
2016 TAX YEAR - YEAR 4 OF 4 OF THE
ASSESSMENT PHASE-IN (7.3)

            Presentation     Report     Attachment A

 

Shane Manson, Senior Manager, Revenue & Property Taxation delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding Reassessment Market Update: 2016 Tax Year – Year 4 of 4 of the Assessment Phase-In & Relative Tax Impact.

 

The Committee discussed the importance of residents understanding that when their property experiences a current value assessment (CVA) increase at a rate higher than the City average of 5.87% between the 2015 and 2016 tax years, it will experience a tax increase due to the reassessment.  The City annually recalculates the municipal tax rate by the average CVA increase to ensure the City collects the same taxes as the prior year. It was also discussed that all property tax impacts related to reassessment are independent of the annual municipal budgetary process.

 

There was discussion regarding the differential between current value assessment (CVA) and real estate value of homes.

 

Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor Karen Rea

 

1)         That the presentation by Mr. Shane Manson, Senior Manager, Revenues & Property Taxation, entitled “Reassessment Market Update: 2016 Tax Year - Year 4 of 4 of the Assessment Phase-In & Relative Tax Impact”, and;

 

2)         That the report entitled “2016 Reassessment Market Update (Year 4 of 4) & Relative Property Tax Impact Report” along with the detailed attachment “2016 Reassessment Market Update & Relative Property Tax Impact – Ward by Ward Analysis” be received for information; and further,

 

3)         That staff be authorized and directed to do all the things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Carried

 

 

 

5.         MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 18, 2016
GENERAL COMMITTEE (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the minutes of the January 18, 2016 General Committee meeting be confirmed.

Carried

 

 

6.         MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 18, 2015
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the minutes of the November 18, 2015 Advisory Committee on Accessibility meeting be received for information purposes.

Carried

 

 

7.         MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 16, 2015
ANIMAL CARE COMMITTEE (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

1)         That the minutes of the December 16, 2015 Animal Care Committee meeting be received for information purposes; and,

 

2)         That the following recommendations from the December 16, 2015 Animal Care Committee meeting be endorsed:

 

                        “That all monies raised during general fund-raising events by the Animal Care Committee shall be deposited in the Committee’s trust account; and,

 

That the Committee may, at its discretion, periodically donate a portion of its trust funds to the City of Markham’s Cat Adoption and Education Centre; and further,

 

                        That any funds raised by the Committee at an event specifically established for the Cat Adoption and Education Centre, shall be immediately donated to the City of Markham to be used exclusively for the purposes of the Centre.”

Carried

 

 

8.         MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 3, 2016
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT UNIONVILLE
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the minutes of the February 3, 2016 Annual General Meeting (AGM) Board of Management Unionville Business Improvement Area Committee meeting be received for information purposes.

Carried

 

 

9.         MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 19, 2015
AND DECEMBER 10, 2015 MARKHAM
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (16.0)

            November     December

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the minutes of the November 19, 2015 and December 10, 2015 Markham Environmental Advisory Committee meeting be received for information purposes.

Carried

 

 

10.       MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 15, 2016
AND JANUARY 14, 2016 GERMAN MILLS
COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD (16.0)

            November     January

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the minutes of the November 15, 2015 and January 14, 2016 German Mills Community Centre Board meeting be received for information purposes.

Carried

 

 

11.       MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 2, 2015
FRIENDS OF THE MARKHAM MUSEUM
FOUNDATION BOARD (16.0)

            December

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the minutes of the December 2, 2015 Friends of the Markham Museum Foundation Board meeting be received for information purposes.

Carried

 

 

12.       MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 23, 2015
AND DECEMBER 14, 2015 MARKHAM
PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD (16.0)

            November     December

 

There was discussion regarding whether Library Board meetings are open to the public.  It was noted that all City advisory committees and board meetings are open to the public unless they have an in-camera item.

 

It was suggested that the 2016 meeting requests for the Markham Public Library Board be sent to all Members of Councils.

 

Moved by Councillor Karen Rea

Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

1)         That the minutes of the November 23, 2015 and December 14, 2015 Markham Public Library Board meeting be received for information purposes.

Carried

 

 

13.       MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 14, 2015
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the minutes of the October 14, 2015 Public Art Advisory Committee meeting be received for information purposes.

Carried

 

 

14.       MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 19, 2016
SANTA CLAUS PARADE COMMITTEE (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the minutes of the January 19, 2016 Santa Claus Parade Committee meeting be received for information purposes.

Carried

 

 

15.       MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 9, 2015 AND
DECEMBER 14, 2015 VARLEY-MCKAY ART
FOUNDATION OF MARKHAM (16.0)

            November     December

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the minutes of the November 9, 2015 and December 14, 2015 Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham meeting be received for information purposes.

Carried

 

 

16.       MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 3, 2015
AND JANUARY 21, 2016 VICTORIA
SQUARE COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD (16.0)

            December     January

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the minutes of the December 3, 2015 and January 21, 2016 Victoria Square Community Centre Board meeting be received for information purposes.

Carried

 

 

17.       MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
YORK UNIVERSITY MARKHAM CAMPUS COMMITTEE (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the minutes of the September 29, 2015 York University Markham Campus Committee meeting be received for information purposes.

Carried

 

 

18.       STAFF AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR
THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2015 (7.12)

            Report

 

The Committee discussed the following staff awarded contracts:

·        211-T-15 Snow Load and Haul

·        273-S-15 Markham Centre Parking Strategy

·        232-T-15 Supply and Delivery of Various Vehicles

 

Moved by Councillor Karen Rea

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

1)         That the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for the Month of December 2015” be received; and,

 

2)         That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution

Carried

 

 

19.       2015 INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE REVIEW (7.0)

            Report     Attachment 1

 

Moved by Councillor Karen Rea

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the report dated February 1, 2016 entitled “2015 Investment Performance Review” be received; and,

 

2)         That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Carried

 

 

20.       APPOINTMENT OF A MUNICIPAL OMBUDSMAN (2.0)

Presentation     Report     Appendix A     Appendix B     Appendix C     Appendix D

 

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk; Kiran Saini, Legislative Coordinator and Carlie Gowan-Turpin, Public Services & Records Coordinator delivered a PowerPoint presentation with respect to the appointment of a Municipal Ombudsman.

 

There was discussion regarding whether the City should appoint a Municipal Ombudsman or whether the municipality should continue to rely on the services of the Provincial Ombudsman's Office.  The Committee suggested that the City not appoint a Municipal Ombudsman at this time and that staff report back in the Fall of 2017 on the use of the Provincial Ombudsman to investigate unresolved City of Markham complaints.

 

The Committee discussed potential costs incurred if the City did appoint a Municipal Ombudsman.

 

Moved by Councillor Karen Rea

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the presentations by Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk; Kiran Saini, Legislative   Co-ordinator and Carlie Gowan-Turpin, Public Services & Records Coordinator            regarding the appointment of a Municipal Ombudsman be received; and,

 

2)         That the report entitled “Appointment of a Municipal Ombudsman” be received; and,

 

3)         That Council continue to rely on the services of the Provincial Ombudsman’s Office      until December 31, 2017; and,

 

4)         That staff report back in the Fall 2017 on the use of the Provincial Ombudsman to         investigate unresolved City of Markham complaints; and further,

 

5)         That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this        resolution.

Carried

 

 

21.       VARLEY ART GALLERY STRATEGIC PLAN 2014-2018 (6.5)

            Presentation     Report     Attachment 1     Attachment 2     Attachment 3

 

Niamh O’Laoghaire, Manager, Art Gallery delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Varley Art Gallery Strategic Plan 2014 - 2018.

 

Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by Mayor Frank Scarpitti

 

1)         That the report and presentation by Ms. Niamh O’Laoghaire, Manager, Art Gallery entitled Varley Art Gallery Strategic Plan 2014-2018 be received for information; and,

 

2)         That Council endorse the finalized Strategic Plan for the Varley Art Gallery of Markham; and further,

 

3)         That Varley Art Gallery of Markham staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to put the Strategic Plan 2014-2018 into effect.

Carried

 

 

22.       ICE ALLOCATION POLICY REVISION (6.1)

            Presentation     Report     Correspondence

 

Mary Creighton, Director of Recreation delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Ice Allocation Policy revisions.

 

The Committee suggested that the proposed principles to guide the Ice Allocation be endorsed in principle and that the recommendations be deferred to the February 29, 2016 General Committee meeting to permit time for Councillor to meet with Club representatives to discuss their concerns and/or issues relative to the proposed policy.

 

1)         That the presentation by Ms. Mary Creighton, Director, Recreation entitled “Ice Allocation Policy Revision” be received; and,

 

2)         That the report entitled “Ice Allocation Policy Revision” be received; and,

 

3)         That General Committee endorse in principle the following principles to guide the Ice           Allocation Policy:

     

      Guiding Principles:

         City facilities are built for the benefit of Markham residents and are funded by Markham residents.

         All members of the community should have opportunity to access city facilities regardless of physical, financial, social or environmental barriers.

         City facilities serve as a fabric of the community creating opportunities for individuals to connect to one another and the community.

         City facilities provide an excellent environment to promote, encourage and facilitate lifelong active living.

           

            Policy Principles:

         Allocations will be handled in an open and transparent manner.

         An Allocation Policy will ensure the distribution of City facilities in a fair and equitable manner, respecting issues of accessibility.

         Allocations will be reviewed on an annual basis.

         Groups meeting Markham residency requirements will receive priority.

         Children/Youth should receive preference of hours when allocating time.

         Where facility demand exceeds supply, the City may have to limit the emergence of new user groups; and,

 

4)         That General Committee endorse in principle the recommended ice allocation formula         outlined in this report which allocates ice by category, residency, and banding; and,

 

5)         That the correspondence from Thornhill Figure Skating Club and Markham       Islanders - Majors Hockey Club be received; and further,

 

6)         That the Ice Allocation recommendations be deferred to the February 29, 2016 General Committee meeting.

Carried

 

 

23.       PROPOSED ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLS
- RIVERWALK DRIVE & BARTER STREET;
RIVERWALK DRIVE & FIELDSIDE STREET;
FRED MCLAREN BOULEVARD & STRICKER AVENUE(5.12)

            Report     Attachment A     Attachment B     Attachment C

 

There was considerable discussion regarding the importance of public education for both pedestrians and drivers.  The Committee discussed concerns that signs will not ensure that irresponsible drivers will drive slowly and cautiously through school zones, residential areas and/or any other area where children could be walking or playing.

 

The Committee discussed alternatives to the all way stop signs such as crossing guards.

 

It was noted that a Traffic Workshop is scheduled for February 29, 2016 that will be discussing many of the concerns and issues such as: distracted drivers, speeding, etc. 

 

Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Seconded by Councillor Amanda Collucci

 

1)         That the report entitled “Proposed All-way Stop Control – Riverwalk Drive & Barter Street; Riverwalk Drive & Fieldside Street; Fred McLaren Boulevard & Stricker Avenue”, be received; and,

 

2)         That Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law 106-71, pertaining to compulsory stops, be amended to include all approaches to the intersection of Riverwalk Drive & Barter Street; and,

 

3)         That Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law 106-71, pertaining to compulsory stops, be amended to include all approaches to the intersection of Riverwalk Drive & Fieldside Street;

 

4)         That Schedule 12 of Traffic By-law 106-71, pertaining to compulsory stops, be amended to include all approaches to the intersection of Fred McLaren Boulevard & Stricker Avenue; and,

 

5)         That the Operations Department be directed to install the appropriate signs and pavement markings at the subject locations;

 

6)         That the cost of materials and installation for the traffic signs and pavement markings be funded from capital project # 15238 (Traffic Operational Improvements) in the amount of $1,000; and,

 

7)         That York Region Police be requested to enforce the all-way stop controls upon installation of these stop signs and passing of the By-law; and further,

           

8)         That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Carried

 

 

24.       REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 084-R-15 FOR
SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND
STORAGE OF NEW OFFICE FURNITURE (7.12)

            Report

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the report entitled “Request for Proposal 084-R-15 for supply, delivery, installation and storage of new Office Furniture be received”; and,

 

2)         That contract “084-R-15” for supply, delivery, installation and storage of new Office Furniture be awarded to the Highest Ranked  / Lowest Priced Bidder Amovo Workplace Environments (“Amovo”); and,

 

3)         That Amovo be the approved distributor (known as the “Distributor”) of office furniture for all City of Markham facilities for a six year term; and,

 

4)         That Allsteel Furniture be approved as manufacturer (known as the “Manufacturer”) for new office furniture for all City facilities for a six year term; and,

 

5)         That the Director, Asset Management and the Senior Manager of Purchasing be authorized to  finalize an agreement with the Distributor Amovo in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and,

 

6)         That Staff be authorized to adjust the purchase orders in years 2- 6 for a price escalation allowance based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Canada All-items, for the previous twelve (12) month period December to December (to a maximum amount of 3.5%); and,

 

7)         That the Staff be authorized to issue a purchase order in an annual amount of $100,000 for Corporate Accommodations or related projects as approved by Council during the annual budget process for the term of this contract; and,

 

8)         That the annual amount be funded from the Corporate Accommodation accounts 750-101-5399-14242, 750-101-5399-15254 and 750-101-5399-16191; and,

 

9)         That future Corporate Accommodation Capital requests will be made as part of the annual Capital Budget process, subject to Council approval; and further,

 

10)       That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Carried

 

 

25.       MARKHAM CELEBRATES EARTH MONTH
– 2015 REVIEW AND 2016 PLAN (12.2.6)

            Report

           

Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Seconded by Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)         That the report titled “Markham Celebrates Earth Month – 2015 Review and 2016 Plan” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council thank the Markham Environmental Advisory Committee (MEAC) and all volunteers for their efforts during Earth Month Celebrations 2015; and,

 

3)         That Markham declare Earth Month Celebrations 2016 to be from March 19th until April 30th, consisting of the following events:

 

a.       Earth Hour at Cornell Community Centre and Library on March 19th, 2016; and,

b.      Earth Month Celebration lead by MEAC at Markville Mall on April 23rd, 2016; and,

c.       Keep Markham Beautiful community clean up events held throughout the month of April; and,

d.      10,000 Trees for the Rouge annual habitat restoration event to be held on April 24th, 2016; and,

 

4)         That the estimated 2016 costs of $148,200 for the above events will be funded through sponsorships and approved capital projects “Markham Trees for Tomorrow” and “Greenprint Community Sustainability Plan” up to the amount of funding received; and further,

 

5)         That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Carried

 

 

26.       IN-CAMERA MATTERS (8.2 & 11.0)

 

Moved by Councillor Amanda Collucci

Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell

 

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, General Committee resolve into an in-camera session to discuss the following confidential matters (11:45 AM):

 

(1)        A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 7) (8.2)

            [Section 239 (2) (c)]

 

This item has been forwarded to the February 16, 2016 Council meeting for adoption.

 

 

(2)        LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS (11.0)

            [Section 239 (2) (d)]

 

This item has been forwarded to the May 13, 2015 Council meeting for adoption.

Carried

 

 

Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

That the General Committee rise from the in-camera session at 12:49 PM.

Carried

 

 

Adjournment

 

Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

That the General Committee meeting adjourn at 4:16 PM.

Carried

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