General Committee Agenda

Meeting Number: 12
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INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT


We begin today by acknowledging the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples and their commitment to stewardship of the land. We acknowledge the communities in circle. The North, West, South and Eastern directions, and Haudenosaunee, Huron- Wendat, Anishnabeg, Seneca, Chippewa, and the Mississaugas of the Credit peoples. We share the responsibility with the caretakers of this land to ensure the dish is never empty and to restore relationships that are based on peace, friendship, and trust. We are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.

    1. That the petition entitled "Petition for Removal of Snow Windrow in City of Markham" be received; and,
    2. That the petition be referred to Staff.

H. Frantzke, ext. 2449

    1. That the report entitled “The MECP – Markham Distribution System – Drinking Water Inspection Report, February 08, 2023” be received; and, 
    2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

B. Frois, ext. 3792


Note: Recommendations have been updated. 

    1. That the report entitled Building Markham’s Future Together (BMFT) 2020 – 2023 Strategic Plan Update be received; and, 
    2. That Markham Council endorse a three-year extension of the current Building Markham’s Future Together (BMFT) 2020-2023 Strategic Plan; and, 
    3. That the current strategic plan be renamed Building Markham’s Future Together (BMFT) 2020-2026; and,
    4. That staff undertake a consultation process with Members of Council and community to review current priorities and propose potential goals and actions to be added to the strategic plan pending council endorsement; and, 
    5. That communications go out to the public regarding the extension of the current strategic plan; and further, 
    6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

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