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M I N U T E S

GENERAL COMMITTEE

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Meeting No. 25

 

Finance & Administrative Issues                                                Community Services Issues

Chair:              Mayor Frank Scarpitti                                                                            Chair:              Councillor Alex Chiu

Vice Chair:      Councillor Carolina Moretti                                                                   Vice Chair:      Councillor Howard Shore

 

Environment & Sustainability Issues                                          Building, Parks, & Construction Issues

Chair:              Councillor Valerie Burke                                                                         Chair:              Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Vice Chair:      Regional Councillor Joe Li                                                                      Vice Chair:      Councillor Colin Campbell

 

                                                                                                                       

                Alternate formats are available upon request.

 

 

Attendance

 

Mayor Frank Scarpitti

Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Regional Councillor Joe Li

Councillor Valerie Burke

Councillor. Howard Shore

Councillor Don Hamilton

Councillor Carolina Moretti

Councillor Colin Campbell

Councillor Alan Ho

Councillor Logan Kanapathi

Councillor Alex Chiu

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Catherine Conrad, City Solicitor

Jim Baird, Commissioner of Development Services

Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community & Fire Services

Trinela Cane, Commissioner of Corporate Services

Phoebe Fu, Director, Asset Management

Peter Loukes, Director, Environmental Services

Joel Lustig, Treasurer

Rino Mostacci, Director of Planning & Urban Design

Linda Irvine, Manager Parks & Open Space Development

June Fry, Client Advisor

Alida Tari, Council/Committee Coordinator

 

 

 

The General Committee convened at the hour of 9:05 a.m. with Councillor Alex Chiu in the Chair and Councillor Colin Campbell Chaired Building, Parks and Construction related items.

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

 

None disclosed.

 

 


 

1.         STAFF RECOGNITION (12.2.6)

No Attachment

 

Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         The Committee extended their congratulations to all the Staff receiving the medal; and,

 

2)         That Markham By-law Staff be recognized for the Ontario Municipal Law Enforcement Long Service Medal from the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Association (Ontario), including:

 

§         William Wiles, Manager, By-law Enforcement & Licensing, 30 years of service.

§         Christopher Alexander, Supervisor, Licensing & Animal Services, 20 years of service.

§         Todd Wilkinson, Supervisor, Property & Enforcement, 20 years of service.

§         Daniel Vincent, Supervisor, Parking Unit, 20 years of service.

§         Gregory Lees, Provincial Offences Officer II, 20 years of service.

§         Ed Celis, Provincial Offences Officer II, 20 years of service.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

2.         MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 18, 2013
GENERAL COMMITTEE (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the Minutes of the November 18, 2013 General Committee be confirmed.

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

3.         MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 2, 2013
FRIENDS OF THE MARKHAM MUSEUM
FOUNDATION BOARD (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the Minutes of the October 2, 2013 Friends of the Markham Museum Foundation Board be received for information purposes.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

4.         MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 17, 2013
SANTA CLAUS PARADE COMMITTEE (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the Minutes of the October 17, 2013 Santa Claus Parade Committee be received for information purposes.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

5.         MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 16, 2013
ANIMAL CARE COMMITTEE (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the Minutes of the October 16, 2013 Animal Care Committee be received for information purposes.

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

6.         MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 16, 2013
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the Minutes of the October 16, 2013 Advisory Committee on Accessibility be received for information purposes.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

7.         MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 24, 2013
BUDGET PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the Minutes of the October 24, 2013 Budget Public Consultation Meeting be received for information purposes.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

8.         MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 28, 2013
MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY (16.0)

            Minutes

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the Minutes of the October 28, 2013 Markham Public Library Board be received for information purposes.

 

CARRIED

 


 

 

9.         MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 7,
SEPTEMBER 25 AND NOVEMBER 6, 2013
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
UNIONVILLE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA (16.0)

            Aug. 7   Sept. 25   Nov. 6

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the Minutes of the August 7, September 25 and November 6, 2013 Board of Management Unionville Business Improvement Area be received for information purposes.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

10.       MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 13 AND
NOVEMBER 25, 2013
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE (16.0)

            Nov. 13   Nov. 25

            Funding Applications

GC page 69

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the Minutes of the November 13 and November 25, 2013 Environmental Issues Committee be received for information purposes; and,

 

2)         That the following recommendation from the November 13 and November 25, 2013 Environmental Issues Committee meetings be endorsed:


 

            a)         November 13:

                        That the funding application from Eddy Wu, Manager, Operations and Maintenance, Waterworks, for $5,000, for a portable water bottle fill-up station, be approved; and,

 

                        That the funding application from Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for $10,000, for a Environmental Sustainability Geotour, be approved, subject to working with Markham Museum staff; and,

 

            b)         November 25:

That the funding application from Laurie Canning, Manager, Fleet and Supplies, for $8,737, for a natural gas vehicle conversion, be approved; and,

 

            c)         That the funds come from the Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund (MESF), account #87 2800 168, and further,

 

            d)         That Staff be authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to the above.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

11.       AWARD OF CONTRACT 133-R-12 LABOUR AND
EMPLOYMENT LAW LEGAL SERVICES (7.12)

            Report

GC page 74

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the report entitled “Award of Contract 133-R-12 Labour and Employment Law Legal Services” be received; and,


 

2)         That Contract 133-R-12 for Labour and Employment Law Legal Services be awarded to each of the two highest ranked bidders, Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie B&S and Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP for a one (1) year term with an option to renew for four (4) additional years for the total amount of $363,545.00 over five (5) years between both firms (inclusive of HST) (fixed hourly rates for five years):

 

a)         2014 - $72,709.00 (inclusive of HST)

b)         2015 - $72,709.00 (inclusive of HST)

c)         2016 - $72,709.00 (inclusive of HST)

d)         2017 - $72,709.00 (inclusive of HST)

e)         2018 - $72,709.00 (inclusive of HST)

            Total: $363,545.00 (inclusive of HST); and,

 

3)         That the fees for Labour and Employment Law Legal Services for Contract 133-R-12 be funded from account #200-205-5620 “Labour and Employment Consulting Service” in the total amount of $363,545 (inclusive of HST, $72,709.00 per year), subject to Council approval of the 2014 to 2018 Operating budgets; and,

 

4)         That Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie B&S be designated as the preferred vendor for the City’s Labour Law Legal Services needs for an initial one year contract term with the Director, Human Resources having the authority to renew the contract for successive one year terms to a maximum of a five year term; and,

 

5)         That Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP be designated as the preferred vendor for the City’s Employment Law Legal Services needs for an initial one year contract term with the Director, Human Resources having the authority to renew the contract for successive one year terms to a maximum of a five year term; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

12.       DEVELOPMENT CHARGES INDEXING
 – JANUARY 1, 2014 (7.11)

            Report

GC page 78

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones


 

1)         That the report titled “Development Charges Indexing – January 1, 2014” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council approve an increase in development charges of 0.3%, effective January 1, 2014; and further,

 

3)         That Staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

13.       DEVELOPMENT CHARGE REIMBURSEMENT
APPLICATION – MARKHAM STOUFFVILLE
HOSPITAL (7.11)

            Report

GC page 81

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the report entitled “Development Charge Reimbursement Application – Markham Stouffville Hospital” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council authorize a City Wide Hard Development Charge reimbursement of $209,622 to the Markham Stouffville Hospital for the construction of traffic signals on Church Street at Country Glen Road to be paid from the City Wide Hard Development Charge Reserve; and,

 

3)         That Council approve an amendment to the Development Charge Credit and Reimbursement Policy to provide approval authority to the Treasurer for all amounts under $500,000; and further,

 

4)         That Staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.

 

CARRIED

 


 

 

14.       WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM
FINANCIAL PLAN (5.3 & 7.4)

            Report

GC page 84

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the report entitled “Water and Wastewater System Financial Plan” prepared in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and Ontario Regulation 453/07 be received; and,

 

2)         That Council, as the Owner and Operating Authority of the City of Markham’s Drinking Water System, approve the Corporation of the City of Markham’s “Water and Wastewater System Financial Plan”, which indicates that the Markham drinking water and wastewater system is financially viable; and,

 

3)         That Council authorize Staff to submit the “Water and Wastewater System Financial Plan” to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on or before expiry of the current licence on February 11, 2014; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

15.       MARKHAM ENTERPRISES CORPORATION
EQUITY INJECTION (7.0)

            Report

GC page 103

 

Staff briefly summarized the details outlined in the report and pointed out that there is no correlation between this and the Stormwater funding.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

1)         That the report entitled “Markham Enterprises Corporation Equity Injection” be received; and,

 

2)         That the City of Markham subscribe for additional Markham Enterprises Corporation  shares, over the next four years, up to a maximum of $17.1 million, to facilitate a Markham Enterprises Corporation equity injection into PowerStream for their core business funding requirements, with the purchase to be funded though the City’s Lifecycle Replacement & Capital Reserve Fund; and,


 

3)         That the City of Markham’s commitment to subscribe for Markham Enterprises Corporation shares, up to a maximum of $20.511 million, to facilitate a Markham Enterprises Corporation equity injection into PowerStream for their solar business, be extended to December 31, 2014; and,

 

4)         That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute such documents as are necessary to give effect to this resolution, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and further,

 

5)         That Staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

16.       CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR ROUTINE
AND EMERGENCY SEWER
AND WATERMAIN REPAIRS (5.4 & 7.12)

            Report

GC page 107

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the report entitled “Contract Extension for Routine & Emergency Sewer and Watermain Repairs” be received; and,

 

2)         That the contract for Routine & Emergency Sewer and Watermain Repairs be extended to Finch Paving (1993) Inc. for an additional six (6) months (January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014) with a contractual value totaling $473,183, inclusive of HST at the same 2013 itemized pricing; and,

 

3)         That the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7 (1) (c) which states “when the extension of an existing contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial”; and,

 

4)         That funds be provided from the 2014 Operating Budget accounts as listed in the Financial Considerations section in the amount of $473,183, subject to Council approval of the 2014 operating budget; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

17.       DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DURING THE
ANNUAL SUMMER RECESS AS PER BY-LAW 4-2000 (2.0)

            Report

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the report entitled “Delegation of Authority to the Chief Administrative Officer during the Annual Summer Recess as per By-law 4-2000” be received; and,

 

2)         That Staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

18.       DEVELOPMENT CHARGE REFUND
– ANGUS GLEN VILLAGE LIMITED (7.11)

            Report

GC page 112

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the report entitled “Development Charge Refund – Angus Glen Village Ltd.” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council authorize staff to refund Angus Glen Village Ltd. the amount of $617,468 representing amounts paid into Area Specific Development Charge Account 47A for a local crossing (bridge) which is being built by Angus Glen at their cost; and,

 

3)         That Council authorize staff to refund Angus Glen Village Ltd. the amount of $15,273 representing amounts paid into Area Specific Development Charge Account 47A for a sanitary sewer connection on 16th Avenue which was built by Angus Glen at their cost; and,

 

4)         That Council authorize the payments to be made subsequent to the execution of the Amended Subdivision Agreement for Angus Glen West Village Phase I; and further,

 

5)         That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

19.       STAFF AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR
THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER (7.12)

            Report

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for the Month of November 2013” be received; and,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

20.       PROPOSED 2014 WATER/WASTEWATER
RATE INCREASE AND 2014 WATERWORKS
OPERATING BUDGET (5.3 & 7.4)

            Memorandum   Appendix A     Report  

GC page 129

 

The Committee requested that staff provide a summary outlining the impact of deferring year seven (7) of the ten (10) year phase-in of the infrastructure surcharge that was implemented in 2008.

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

1)         That the memorandum dated December 2, 2013 from Andrea Tang, Manager of Financial Planning be received; and,

 

2)         That the minutes from the public meeting held on November 26, 2013 with respect to the 2014 Water and Wastewater Rate Increase be received (Appendix A to the memorandum); and,

 

3)         That the report dated November 18, 2013 entitled “Proposed 2014 Water/Wastewater Rate Increase and 2014 Waterworks Operating Budget” be received; and,

 

4)         That the 2014 City of Markham’s (“City”) water/wastewater rate increase be equivalent to the Region of York’s (“Region”) monetary increase of $0.1799 per cubic metre (m3) based on the Region’s approved increase of 10%; and,

 

5)         That in addition to the Region’s increase, the 2014 water/wastewater rate increase include a surcharge of $0.0474/m3; and,


 

6)         That effective April 1, 2014, the 2014 water/wastewater rate will be $3.0649/m3, an increase of $0.2273/m3, equivalent to a 8.0% increase compared to prior year; and,

 

7)         That Council approve the 2014 Waterworks budget that totals $96,505,681, (excluding the 2013 surplus/deficit), the principal components of which are detailed in Appendix 1; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

21.       2014 CAPITAL BUDGET (7.5)

            Report

GC page 138

There was very brief discussion regarding Capital Project #14035.

 

Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the report dated December 2, 2013 entitled, “2014 Capital Budget” be received; and,

 

2)         That the following changes to the 2014 Capital Budget be approved:

 

a)         Capital Project #14035 “Miller Avenue – Woodbine to Rodick Reconstruction – Design” be increased by $101,800 from $508,000 to $609,800, to be funded from the Waterworks Stabilization/Capital Reserve; and,

 

b)         Capital Project #14323 “Watermain Construction and Replacement Program” with budget of $676,300 be deleted from the 2014 Capital Budget; and,

 

c)         A new capital project, “Smart City Forum”, in the amount of $10,000, be added to the 2014 Capital Budget, to be funded from the 2014 Operating Non-Life Cycle funds; and,

 

d)         Additional funding in the amount of $54,800 be added to the 2013 approved capital project #13343 “Streetlights – Markham Heritage Estates Subdivision” from $73,100 to $127,900, to be funded from the 2014 Capital Budget (2014 Operating Non-Life Cycle funds $39,800 and 2014 Operating Life Cycle funds $15,000); and,


 

3)         That Council approve the 2014 Capital Budget which totals $119,879,300 as outlined in Appendices 1, 2 and 3; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

22.       CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR THE
SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF E10
GASOLINE WITH THE YORK REGION
BUYERS CO-OPERATIVE CT-09-02 (7.12)

            Report

GC page 154

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones

 

1)         That the report entitled “Contract Extension for the Supply & Delivery of E10 Gasoline with the York Region Buyers Co-operative CT-09-02” be received; and,

 

2)         That the contract for the supply & delivery of E10 Gasoline be extended to Valero Energy Inc. (formerly – Ultramar Ltd.) at a per litre rate of $1.05/litre inclusive of all taxes (HST, Provincial Road Tax, Federal Excise Tax) based on the November 27th, 2013 daily rack price, totaling $466,358, inclusive of all taxes; and,

 

3)         That the contract term be for one (1) year effective January 1, 2014 through to December 31, 2014, subject to Council approval of the 2014 operating budget; and,

 

4)         That the Tender process be waived in accordance with the Purchasing By-Law 2004-341, Part II, Section 7 Non Competitive Procurement item 1 (c), which states; “when the extension of an existing contract would prove more cost-effective or beneficial;”; and,

 

5)         That the 2014 estimated cost of award be provided within the Operations Department Operating Budget for Gasoline, account 750-752-4300; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED


 

 

 

23.       PROVINCIAL DEVELOPMENT
            CHARGES REVIEW 2013 (7.11)

            Report

GC page 157

Staff explained the purpose of this report.

 

Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton

Seconded by Councillor Howard Shore

 

1)         That the report entitled “Provincial Development Charges Review 2013” be received; and,

 

2)         That Council recommend a revision  to the Development Charges Act, 1997, to remove the 10% discount applied to services such as recreation, libraries, park development and transit; and,

 

3)         That Council recommend a revision to the Development Charges Act, 1997, to change the requirement to calculate 10-year historic average service levels; and,

 

4)         That Council recommend a revision to the Development Charges Act, 1997, to allow for the usage of a flexible methodology in the calculation of the service levels; and,

 

5)         That Council recommend a revision to the Development Charges Act, 1997, to include waste management, administrative buildings and hospitals as services that are eligible for development charges; and,

 

6)         That Council recommend a revision to the Development Charges Act, 1997, to amend the definition of capital cost to allow for the recovery of computer equipment; and,

 

7)         That Council authorize staff to prepare and submit these recommendations, with supporting evidence, for improving the Development Charges Act, 1997 to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing by January 10, 2014, with a copy to the Municipal Finance Officers Association; and,

 

8)         That a letter in support of the recommended changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997 be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing by the Mayor; and further,

 

9)         That Staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this report.

 

CARRIED

 


 

 

24.       DEVELOPMENT OF A PARKS
SIGNAGE SYSTEM (6.3)

            Presentation

GC page 186

 

Staff delivered a PowerPoint presentation outlining the development of a parks signage system.

 

The Committee discussed the following:

·        Gateways into communities and whether those walls should be signed

·        Natural green spaces (included with the Official Plan Amendment)

·        Use Canadian spelling on all signs

·        Provide a mock-up signs for little parkettes

·        Font size, materials being considered and more spacing around the name

·        Trail entry signs

·        Ensure signs are visible from a distance and that they can be seen at night or with bright sunlight (reflective)

·        Ensure non-rust screws are used

·        Preference with a border

·        Provide this presentation to the Heritage Markham Committee

·        Investigate if the Milne Dam Conservation Area should include the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)logo

 

Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

1)         That the presentation dated December 2, 2013, entitled "Development of a Parks Signage System" provided by Linda Irvine, Manager, Parks and Open Space Development be received; and,

 

2)         That Council approve the proposed design direction as presented to General Committee on December 2, 2013 in principal; and,

 

3)         That Staff undertake the following next steps:

 

            a)         Confirmation of sign technical specifications.

            b)         Release Request for Quotation to confirm Supplier and Cost of             Production.

            c)         Production of a limited number of signs based on current available                                 funding (pilot) in 2014.

            d)         Identify new parks to be signed (all parks built or in design since 1998).

            e)         Undertake inventory of parks requiring new signage by Operations        Department.

            f)          Prepare phased-in multi-year sign replacement program commencing in             2015; and,


 

4)         That staff be directed to present the development of park signage concepts to the Heritage Markham Committee for their input; and,

 

5)         That staff be directed to report back to General Committee; and further,

 

6)         That Staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this recommendation.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

25.       PROJECT MANAGEMENT
COORDINATION AND REPORTING (5.0)

            Report

 

Staff briefly summarized the details outlined in the report and also provided a live demonstration of the Eclipse tool.

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi

 

1)         That the report entitled “Project Management Coordination and Reporting” be received; and,

 

2)         That the project Dashboard report for Asset Management and Information Technology Services (ITS) be received in attachment A; and further,

 

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

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

26.       IN-CAMERA MATTERS

 

 

Council consented to add a new item to the in-camera agenda (item #7 listed below)

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

 

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 (11:31 a.m.):

 

 

(1)        GENERAL COMMITTEE IN-CAMERA MINUTES - NOVEMBER 18, 2013 (16.0)

            [Section 239 (2) (b) (b) (b) (c) (c)]

 

 

(2)        A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (WARD 5) (8.7)

            [Section 239 (2) (c)]

 

 

(3)        PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS) (16.24)

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]

 

 

(4)        PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (BOARD/COMMITTEE RESIGNATION) (16.24)

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]

 

 

(5)        THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD (LEASE AGREEMENT)

            [Section 239 (2) (a)]

 

 

(6)        PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES (16.34)

            [Section 239 (2) (b)]


 

 

(7)        ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE (MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR MARKHAM SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURAL CENTRE)

            [Section 239 (2) (f)]

 

 

CARRIED

 

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

 

That the General Committee rise from the in-camera session.

 

CARRIED

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton

 

That the General Committee adjourn at 3:07 p.m.

CARRIED

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