MINUTES
GENERAL COMMITTEE
2006-03-06
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:
Transportation
Issues Councillor J. Webster
Chair: K.
Usman Vice
Chair, Character Community:
Councillor J. Webster
Vice
Chair, Environment Issues:
Councillor E. Shapero
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
J. Allen,
Chief Information Officer
S. Birrell,
Town Clerk
J. Lustig,
Director, Financial and Client Services
P. Loukes,
Director, Operations
B. Roth,
Director, Recreation and Culture
Services
S.
Taylor, Director,
Strategic Services
J. Klaus,
General Manager, Waterworks
J. Ryerson,
Director/Manager, Varley Art Gallery
G. Taylor,
Manager, Community Centre Operations
L. Wells,
Manager, Programs
V. McGrath,
Manager, Environmental Leadership
C. Joyce,
Manager of Marketing and Community
Partnerships
J. Swan,
Manager, Client Delivery
B. Nanninga,
Executive Assistant to Mayor
and Council
J. Kee,
Committee Clerk
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The General Committee convened at the hour of
9:30 a.m. with Councillor S. Daurio in the Chair.
At 11:05 a.m. Councillor S. Daurio vacated the
Chair and Councillor Chiu assumed the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None
1. HERITAGE
DISTRICT NEWSLETTER PROGRAM (16.11)
Report
Moved by
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That
the report entitled “Heritage District Newsletter Program” dated March 6, 2006, be received;
And
that the Heritage District Newsletter Program be endorsed and funded through
the Heritage Preservation Account (Reserve) (Account #087-2800-115) at a cost
of $1,200.00 per issue and not to exceed $3,600.00 per year.
CARRIED
2. INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC PLAN (7.13)
Report
Mr.
James Allen, Chief Information Officer, gave a presentation on the Information
Technology Strategic Plan; its progress to date; the importance of Enterprise
Architecture; Portal; IT best practices; and governance.
Moved by
Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That
the report dated March 6, 2006, entitled
“Information Technology Strategic Plan” be received;
And
that the final report by IBM Canada Ltd. which defines the proposed Information
Technology Strategic Plan, entitled “Town of Markham IT Strategy” and dated
October 18th, 2004 (attached) be received and endorsed;
And
that staff proceed with recommendations 1 and 2 from the IT Strategic Plan,
funded through the 2005 ITS Capital Budget, Account #049-5350-6764-005, at an
estimated cost of $75,000;
And
that staff develop a business plan for a portal solution, in conjunction with
the Region of York, funded through the 2006 ITS Capital Budget, Account
#049-5350-7300-005, at an estimated cost to Markham of $75,000;
And
that remaining costs for the implementation of recommendations from the IT
Strategic Plan, estimated at $3.0 to $3.5 Million, be considered as part of the
Capital Budget process from 2007 until 2011;
And
that staff report back to Council for funding requirements for other projects
that are derived from the recommendations of the IT Strategic Plan.
CARRIED
3. ACQUISITION
OF LIBRARY MATERIALS FOR THE
MARKHAM VILLAGE LIBRARY
EXPANSION
AND RENOVATION (3.19 &
7.5)
Report
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That
the report entitled “Acquisition of Library Materials for the Markham Village
Library Expansion and Renovation” be received;
And
that the Library Services Centre, Kitchener, Ontario,
(hereinafter referred to as “LSC”) be the preferred vendor for the selection,
purchase, and preparation of the Markham Village Library’s Collection;
And
that funding for the Acquisition of Library Materials for the Markham Village
Library Expansion and Renovation in the amount of $1,144,600 is provided for in
the 2005 Library Capital Account 76 5350 6836 005 Markham Village Library
Collections;
And
that the 2005 Library Capital Account 76 5350 6836 005 Markham Village Library
Collections be closed upon payment of all invoices and any remaining balance be
returned to the original source of funding.
CARRIED
4. PROCEEDING
WITH A SOLAR THERMAL DISTRICT
ENERGY FEASIBILITY STUDY WITH
FEDERATION OF
CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES GREEN
MUNICIPAL FUNDS (5.7)
Report
Ms. V.
McGrath, Manager, Environmental Leadership, advised that the study will
determine the feasibility of an integrated solar thermal district energy
project for a yet to be determined residential development in the Town of Markham. Mr. Bruce Ander, President, Markham District Energy Inc., was
in attendance and advised that he is in support of the solar thermal
feasibility study and that it will, in turn help with MDEI’s FCM-funded project
application at 8100 Warden Avenue.
Moved by
Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That
the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services and Director of Strategic
Services be authorized to execute the Grant Agreement between the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities, as the trustee of the Green Municipal Fund Study and
The Corporation of the Town of Markham, and all such other related documentation,
to receive the grant funds of up to $50,000 as part of the Solar Thermal
District Energy Feasibility Study;
And
that, as approved by Markham Council on March 29, 2005, the Town’s funding
share (up to $25,000) for the feasibility study will come from the Markham
Environmental Sustainability Fund from account #87 2800168, conditional on
Times Group Corporation contributing matching funds ($25,000);
And
that Markham Council authorize the undertaking of the study and approve the
feasibility study’s increased upset funding limit of $141,250 with the addition
of new funding partners, Enbridge Gas Distribution, committing $10,000, and the
Canadian Energy Partnership for Environmental Innovation, committing $31,250,
as outlined in this report;
And
that Markham Council approve the feasibility study’s increased scope of work as
a result of the participation of Enbridge Gas Distribution and the Canadian
Energy Partnership for Environmental Innovation in the feasibility study, as
outlined in this report;
And
that the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services and Director of Strategic
Services be authorized to execute contractual agreements with funding partners
Times Group Corporation, Enbridge Gas Distribution and the Canadian Energy
Partnership for Environmental Innovation in order to receive the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Funds grant and proceed with the Solar
Thermal District Energy Feasibility Study and in a form satisfactory to the
Town Solicitor;
And
that Markham Council authorize staff to undertake the feasibility study and
proceed with the Request for Proposal for the Solar Thermal District Energy
Feasibility Study with an upset limit of $141,250.
CARRIED
5. PURCHASE
OF SPONSORSHIPS – IF I HAD A MILLION
DOLLARS GALA – WEDNESDAY, MAY
3, 2006 (12.2.6)
Report
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That
tickets be purchased for Councillors wishing to attend the “If I had a Million
Dollars Gala” for the Stephen Lewis Foundation on Wednesday, May 3, 2006. The event will be held at
Le Parc, Richmond Hill. Costs will be charged to
account 840 8415840, not to exceed $3000.00.
CARRIED
6. PURCHASE
OF SPONSORSHIPS – YELLOW BRICK HOUSE
MENDING HEARTS GALA – APRIL
29, 2006 (12.2.6)
Report
Moved by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That
Council purchase a half page program ad at $400 and tickets be purchased for
Councillors wishing to attend the Mending Hearts Creating Dreams Gala on Saturday, April 29, 2006. The event will be held at
the Hilton Suites Hotel. Costs will be
charged to account 840 8415840.
CARRIED
7. PURCHASE
OF SPONSORSHIPS – KIDNEY FOUNDATION
ART OF GIVING GALA, 2006 –
APRIL 27, 2006 (12.2.6)
Report
Members
discussed the purchase of a table of 10 for the Kidney Foundation Gala, and the
importance of full attendance.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That
a table for 10 be purchased for an amount not to
exceed $3,000.00 for the Kidney Foundation “Arts for Giving Gala” on
Thursday, April 27, 2006. This event
will be held at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Costs will be charged to account 840 8415840.
CARRIED
8. PURCHASE
OF SPONSORSHIPS – MAYOR’S DINNER
FOR THE ARTS, MARCH 30, 2006
(12.2.6)
Report
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That
Council purchase a Corporate Table at the cost of $1,750 (excluding GST) for
“Pursuing Dreams – The Mayor’s Dinner for the Arts” Thursday, March 30, 2006. This event will be held at
the Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham. Cost
will be charged to account 840 8415840.
CARRIED
9. PURCHASE
OF SPONSORSHIPS – FUNDRAISING
GALA IN SUPPORT OF THE
FILIPINO DISASTER
MARCH 22, 2006 (12.2.6)
Report
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That Council purchase a table of 10 for the
Fundraising Gala in support of the Filipino Disaster. The Gala will be held at the Crystal Fountain
Banquet Hall on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 and is
co-chaired by the MFFC, the FCCM and the Chief of Police for York Region. A table of 10 at $2500 will be charged to
account 840 8415840.
CARRIED
10. UPDATED
REGIONAL WASTE DIVERSION STRATEGY (5.1)
Report
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the report titled Updated
Regional Waste Diversion Strategy be received;
And that the Region be informed that Markham will
participate in the development of a Regional waste diversion strategy;
And that Markham Council be provided the
opportunity to review and comment on the contents of the strategy prior to its
finalization.
CARRIED
11. MINUTES
– BUILDING AND PARKS CONSTRUCTION
COMMITTEE: JANUARY 20, 2006
AND FEBRUARY 17, 2006 (5.0, 6.3)
Jan
20 Feb
17
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Building and Parks
Construction Committee meetings held on January 20, 2006 and February 17, 2006 be received;
And that the following recommendation be
endorsed by Council:
“That staff be authorized to undertake a life
cycle audit of the components of the Angus Glen Community Centre and Library at
an approximate cost of $22,000.00.”
CARRIED
12. AGREEMENT
TO OPERATE A MINIATURE TRAIN RIDE
AT MARKHAM MUSEUM (6.7, 8.2)
Report
Committee expressed some concern regarding
the reconciliation of accounts, however a motion to amend the staff resolution
was lost.
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
That the
report titled Agreement to Operate
a Miniature Train Ride at Markham Museum be received;
And that
Council approve the objectives and conditions (Option 2) within a proposed
agreement between the Town of Markham and the
Markham Historical Society enabling
the Town to operate and maintain the miniature train for a period of ten (10)
years for a total cost of $1 a year;
And that the
miniature train be operated and maintained by members of the Markham Historical
Society acting as formally registered volunteers of the Town;
And that the Town of Markham extend insurance coverage for
the operation of the miniature train ride at the Markham Museum;
And further that the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to sign an
agreement between the Town of Markham and the Markham Historical
Society and any other documents to give effect thereto, in a form satisfactory
to the Town Solicitor enabling the operation of the miniature train for a
period of ten (10) years.
CARRIED
(See following motion which was lost)
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That at the end of the 10-year term, the Town
of Markham will reconcile the account;
And that any monies left over will be given
to the Markham Historical Society.
LOST
13. TOWN
OF MARKHAM & CACHET DENTAL PARTNERSHIP (8.2)
Report
Staff provided details regarding the
partnership, incoming revenue, benefits and recognition, and Committee
discussed opportunities to partner with other organizations in the future.
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the non-exclusive partnership between
the Town of Markham and Cachet Dental Office, for the Interior Naming of the
West Arena at the Angus Glen Community Centre in the amount of $20,000 per year
for a three year term with an option to renew for an additional two years based
upon mutual agreement be approved by Council;
And that a legal agreement between Cachet
Dental Office and the Town of Markham detailing
the partnership be prepared by Legal Services;
And that Council authorize the Mayor and
Clerk to execute this agreement in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor;
And that the Manager of Marketing and
Community Partnerships work with internal stakeholders to implement and service
the partnership.
CARRIED
14. ANNUAL (2005) WATER QUALITY REPORT (5.3)
Report A B
Mr. Jerry Klaus, General Manager, Waterworks,
provided additional information regarding recent improvements to the sampling
process and to the dead end calibrated
flushing program.
Moved by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the Annual (2005) Summary Report to
Council as required by Schedule 22 of Ontario Regulation 170/03 enclosed
herein be received;
And that the Annual (2005) Regulatory
Report to MOE (Attachment “A”) comprised of Parts I, II & III-Form 2,
III-Form 6 for the Ministry of the Environment on water supply and quality as
required by Section 11 of Ontario Regulation 170/03 be received;
And that Council directs staff to post the Annual
(2005) Regulatory Report to MOE on the Town’s website and that it be made
available and provided to residents upon request in hard copy version;
And that the Annual (2005) Customer Water
Quality Report (Attachment “B”) be received. This report to be made
available on the Town’s website by mid March. It is also to be included in a
later mass mailing to residents on April 1, 2006 (with the Green Mission newsletter).
CARRIED
15. SIGNING
OF POWERSTREAM AGREEMENT (8.2)
Report Attachments
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized and
directed to execute the Conservation and Demand Side Management Services
Agreement with PowerStream for the provision of services to be delivered by the
Markham Energy Conservation Office (MECO) in exchange for $1 million in fees,
in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
CARRIED
16. RECOGNITION FOR FORMER OBERBURGERMEISTER
OF NORDLINGEN, GERMANY, MR.
PAUL KLING (13.5)
Letter
Moved by Mayor D. Cousens
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the letter from Mr. H. Sulzbach, Mayor, Nordlingen Germany, dated January 20,
2006 providing notice and extending an invitation to an event commemorating the
retirement of former Oberburgermeister of Markham’s sister city, Nordlingen
Germany, Mr. Paul Kling be received;
And that the Mayor’s Office acknowledge receipt of the letter and
forward an appropriate gift to Mr. Paul Kling, the retiring Mayor of
Nordlingen, Germany.
CARRIED
17. THE SUPER CITIES WALK FOR MULTIPLE
SCLEROSIS (13.0)
Letter
Committee queried the intent of the letter,
and requested staff to obtain additional information. Staff was directed to
advise the Town of Newmarket that the Town of Markham would be requesting participation in a team of its own in Markham.
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the letter from Mr. T. Taylor, Mayor, Newmarket
requesting Markham’s participation in the Super Cities Walk for Multiple Sclerosis be
received;
And that staff obtain additional information regarding the Walk on April 23, 2006;
And that the Town of Newmarket be advised that the Town of Markham will be inviting participants to form a team for
a Walk within the Town of Markham.
CARRIED
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Other
matters considered by General Committee at its meeting on March 6, 2006:
18. VARLEY-MCKAY ART FOUNDATION MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING (8.0)
Report Attachments
Mr. Bill Pickering, Chair, Varley-McKay Art
Foundation, was in attendance and advised that
the Memorandum of Understanding has been
prepared by staff to replace the current Terms of Reference relating to the
Foundation Board and the Art Gallery Board.
He suggested that this could be used as a template for the other
cultural organizations within the Town.
Committee queried wording in the MOU relating
to: the process of selection and appointment of members; their schedule of
rotation/term; the term of the MOU and its automatic renewal. The Town Solicitor was requested to amend
wording in the document and present the revisions to the meeting of Committee
of the Whole at its meeting on March 21, 2006.
Committee expressed its appreciation to the
Chairman of the Board and staff for the work carried out in the preparation of
this document.
Moved by Mayor D. Cousens
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
That the report titled Varley-McKay
Art Foundation Memorandum of Understanding be received;
And that the Memorandum of Understanding
(Appendix ‘A’) be amended, as follows;
·
to
provide for a three-year rotating term
·
to
provide for all appointments to the Art Foundation to be formally appointed by
Council, and
·
to
provide clarification that singular items over $100,000 require Council
approval
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
execute the revised Memorandum of
Understanding between the Town and the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham, in a form
satisfactory to the Town Solicitor.
CARRIED
19. DEPUTATION: MARKHAM SKATING CLUB (6.1,
6.4)
Letter
Ms. Lerryn Pitcher, President, of the Markham
Skating Club, was in attendance to express concern regarding the recent
increase in ice rental fees by the Town; to advise of their need to find extra
storage space for their up-coming ice show; to suggest opportunities relating
to the learn-to-skate program, and to advise of their willingness to work with
the Town on these issues.
Committee discussed the feasibility of phasing
in the increase over two or three years, and the possibility of a partnership
regarding the learn-to-skate program. Town
staff are currently looking into other arrangements for alternate storage space
for the Skating Club.
Members were advised that staff would prepare
a comprehensive report providing potential options relating to the issues
raised.
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the deputation by Ms. L. Pitcher, President,
Markham Skating Club, regarding issues affecting the Markham Skating Club and her
letter dated February 20, 2006 to Ms. S. Birrell, Town Clerk, be received;
And that the matter be referred to staff to prepare a comprehensive
report providing the full impact of potential options, including: phasing-in
the ice rental increase over 2-3 years; a review of the Club’s business plan;
and partnership opportunities for the learn to skate program.
CARRIED
20. PRESENTATION:
PESTICIDE FREE EDUCATION COMMITTEE (5.7)
Presentation
Ms. S. Merson, Chair, Education Sub-Committee
of the Markham Pesticide Reduction Committee, was in attendance and delivered a
presentation regarding the on-going activities of the Sub-Committee relating to
the pesticide-free public education/outreach program.
Committee discussed the elements of the
program and related budget matters. It
was noted that the education program should be monitored in some way, and it
was suggested the Sub-Committee distribute a survey to obtain feedback to measure
the interest from the public.
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That the presentation by Ms. S. Merson,
Chair, Education Sub-Committee of the Markham Pesticide Reduction Committee,
regarding the pesticide free public education/outreach program be received.
CARRIED
21. PRESENTATION:
ONTARIO CLEAN AIR ALLIANCE (5.7)
Info
Members had before them a copy of the report
dated January 27, 2006 from the Ontario Clean Air Alliance, entitled “Meeting
Ontario’s Electricity Needs”.
Mr. J. Gibbons, Chair, Ontario Clean Air
Alliance, was in attendance to request Council’s endorsement of their twelve
recommendations on how Ontario can increase its electricity productivity and
meet its electricity supply needs for the future.
Mr. Bruce Ander, President,
Canadian District Energy Association, was in attendance and advised that CDEA
has generally endorsed the recommendations’ directions in principle.
Some concern was expressed regarding the
technical expertise required to totally understand the recommendations being
presented, and it was suggested that the matter be referred to staff for review
and comment. A suggestion to hold an
informal public debate with representatives from the energy sector, including Ontario
Power Authority was briefly discussed.
Moved by Mayor D. Cousens
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the presentation by Mr. J. Gibbons,
Chair, Ontario Clean Air Alliance, requesting endorsement of recommendations on
how Ontario can meet its electricity supply needs, be received;
And that the Chief Administrative Officer work together with
representatives of Markham District Energy Inc., PowerStream, and staff of the
Markham Energy Conservation Office (MECO), to review the recommendations from
Ontario Clean Air Alliance, and provide additional comments from the Town if
deemed necessary, and report back to Committee prior to April 1st,
2006.
CARRIED
22. MINUTES – MARKHAM MUSEUM BOARD:
JANUARY 4, 2006 (6.7)
Jan 4
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Markham Museum Board
meeting held on January 4, 2006 be received.
CARRIED
23. MINUTES – VARLEY-McKAY ART FOUNDATION OF
MARKHAM: JANUARY 16, 2006 AND JANUARY 26, 2006 (6.9)
Jan
16 Jan
26
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Varley-McKay Art
Foundation of Markham meetings held on January 16, 2006 and January 26, 2006 be received.
CARRIED
24. MINUTES
– MARKHAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
ACCESSIBILITY: JANUARY 21,
2006 (16.34)
Jan
21
Committee noted that the minutes indicated
that the Richmond Hill Mobility Foundation receives $100 from every “permit
only” parking violation ticket, and these funds go towards the development of
an accessible park. It was suggested
that staff be requested to consider this type of initiative.
Moved by Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Markham Advisory
Committee on Accessibility meeting held on January 21, 2006 be received;
And that staff be requested to consider the feasibility of taking a
portion of the fines received for disabled parking violations and putting it
towards the development of an accessible park.
CARRIED
25. MINUTES – MARKHAM RACE RELATIONS
COMMITTEE:
NOVEMBER 7, 2005 AND JANUARY
9, 2006 (16.10)
Nov
7 Jan
9
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Markham Race Relations Committee
meetings held on November 7, 2005 and January 9, 2006 be received.
CARRIED
26. MINUTES
– ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE:
NOVEMBER 24, 2005 (3.0)
Nov
24
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the minutes of the Environmental Issues
Committee meeting held on November 24, 2005 be received.
CARRIED
27. MINUTES - MARKHAM CONSERVATION
COMMITTEE: FEBRUARY 23, 2006
(3.0)
Feb
23
Committee directed that two clauses presented
for consideration relating to meetings with staff and Committee budget did not
require Council approval and should be deleted.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
That the minutes of the Markham Conservation Committee meeting held on February 23,
2006 be received.
CARRIED
28. GRANT AND SPONSORSHIP REQUEST GUIDELINES
(7.6)
The matter of
requiring that an organization provide the Town with a detailed budget and
financial statements when a grant or sponsorship has been requested for an
upcoming event was raised. Members were
advised that this is currently a requirement in the Grant and Sponsorship
Guidelines, however, organizations will be reminded of this criterion.
29. THE GREAT MARKHAM RODEO – MAY 2006 (12.2.6)
Committee was
advised that a request has been made to hold a number of events, including a
parade, in and around Markham during the
month of May relating to “The Great Markham Rodeo”. Members were advised that Special Events
staff are working with the organizers to discuss details of the events being
planned, and a report will be presented to Committee of the Whole at its
meeting on March 21st. Staff
was requested to invite the organizers to attend the meeting to make a brief
presentation.
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Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the Committee resolve In Camera to discuss a confidential property
matter. (12:10 p.m.)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That the Committee rise. (12:30 p.m.)
CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of General Committee adjourned at the hour of 12:40 p.m.