GENERAL COMMITTEE
April 22, 2013
Meeting No. 12
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
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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
Paul Ingham, Director, Operations
Peter Loukes, Director, Environmental Services
Joel Lustig,
Treasurer
Alex Moore, Manager
of Purchasing
Judy Rigby, Senior
Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting
David Pearce, Manager
Real Property
Soran Sito, Manager,
Environmental Assets
Mary Creighton, Director of Recreation
Alida
Tari, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The General Committee convened at the hour of 9:09 a.m. with Mayor Frank
Scarpitti in the Chair; Councillor Alex Chiu Chaired Community Services related
items and Councillor Logan Kanapathi Chaired Building, Parks and Construction
related items.
General Committee recessed at 12:55 p.m. and reconvened at 1:49 p.m.
DISCLOSURE OF
INTEREST
Councillor Colin
Campbell disclosed an interest with respect to Item 6 of the In-Camera Matters,
by nature of his previous employment and did not take part in the discussion of
or vote on the question of the approval of such matters and left the room.
1. STAFF
RECOGNITION (12.2.6)
Mayor Frank
Scarpitti on behalf of all Members of Council welcomed, congratulated and
presented the Markham Aquatic staff with certificates for receiving the awards
from the Lifesaving Society:
·
Kerry Wakefield – Service Medal
·
Adrian Wong – Service Medal
·
Karen Cronin – Certificate of
Thanks.
2. DRAFT 2012 CONSOLIDATE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (7.2)
Presentation Report AppA AppB
Joel Lustig, Treasurer addressed the Committee and provided some
opening remarks.
Judy Rigby,
Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting delivered a PowerPoint
presentation regarding the draft 2012 Consolidated Financial Statements of the
Corporation of the City of Markham
December 31, 2012.
Kevin Travers, Partner, KPMG delivered a PowerPoint presentation
outlining the audit findings for the year ended December 31, 2012 for the
Corporation of the Town of Markham.
Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the
presentation by Judy Rigby, Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Reporting,
City of Markham and Kevin Travers, Partner, KPMG, entitled "Draft Consolidated Financial Statements of the
Corporation of the City of Markham December 31, 2012" be received; and,
2) That the report entitled “Draft 2012 Consolidated Financial
Statements” be received; and,
3) That Council approve the draft
Consolidated Financial Statements of The Corporation of the City of Markham
(the “Consolidated Financial Statements”), which include the City of Markham Public Library (the “Library”), Business
Improvement Areas (“BIA”) , and Investment in Markham Enterprises Corporation,
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012; and,
4) That Council authorize Staff to issue
the final audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2012 upon receiving the Independent
Auditors’ Report; and,
5) That an interest bearing Reserve Fund be established for
Post-Retirement Benefits for the financing of future costs; and,
6) That Council authorize Staff to transfer the funds in the
amount of $10,318,800 from the holding balance sheet account to the
Post-Retirement Benefits Reserve Fund; and further,
7) That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things
necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
3. GOVERNMENT
FINANCE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION AWARDS (12.2.6)
Report
Joel
Lustig, Treasurer provided some opening comments relative to the Government
Finance Officers Association Awards.
Mayor
Frank Scarpitti on behalf of all Members of Council congratulated Joel Lustig,
Treasurer, Andrea Tang, Manager Financial Planning and all the staff involved
in the budgeting process for achieving the Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award and the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting.
Moved by Regional Councillor
Gord Landon
Seconded by Councillor Logan
Kanapathi
1) That the report
dated March 25, 2013 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, 2012 and the
Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the annual financial
report for the year ended December 31, 2011 from the Government Finance
Officers Association (GFOA) be received.
CARRIED
4. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 8, 2013
GENERAL COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Alex Chiu
1) That the
Minutes of the April 8, 2013 General Committee be confirmed.
CARRIED
5. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 3, 2013
SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Alex Chiu
1) That the
Minutes of the April 3, 2013 Special General Committee be confirmed.
CARRIED
6. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 16, 2013
SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm) (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Alex Chiu
1) That the Minutes of the April 16, 2013 Special General Committee
(5:00 pm to 7:00 pm) be confirmed.
CARRIED
7. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 4, 2013
AND MARCH 18, 2013 BOX GROVE
COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD (16.0)
February March
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Alex Chiu
1) That the Minutes of the February 4,
2013 Box Grove Community Centre Board Annual General Meeting be received for
information purposes; and,
2) That the Minutes of the March 18, 2013
Box Grove Community Centre Board be received for information purposes; and
further,
3) That Council endorse the resolution passed at
the March 18, 2013 Box Grove Community Centre Board meeting regarding reducing
the size of the Board:
“Be it resolved that based on all information
currently available the Box Grove Community Centre Board should consist of (7)
members of the public from the Box Grove area and (2) members of City of
Markham Council. All Board members are to be appointed by the City of Markham
Council.
The Box Grove Community Centre Board will
designate their executive by election or appointment from within its members at
the first meeting of the calendar year”.
CARRIED
8. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 31, 2013
(ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING),
FEBRUARY 20, 2013 AND MARCH 20, 2013
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
UNIONVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA (16.0)
January February March
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Alex Chiu
1) That the Minutes of the January 31,
2013 Board of Management Unionville Business Improvement Area Annual General
Meeting be received for information purposes; and,
2) That the Minutes of the February 20,
2013 and March 20, 2013 Board of Management Unionville Business Improvement
Area be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
9. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 2013
GERMAN MILLS COMMUNITY CENTRE BOARD (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Alex Chiu
1) That the Minutes of the February 20,
2013 German Mills Community Centre Board be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
10. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 28, 2013
HEINTZMAN HOUSE BOARD MEETING (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Alex Chiu
1) That the Minutes of the February 28,
2013 Heintzman House Board Meeting be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
11. MINUTES OF THE MARCH 4, 2013
RACE RELATIONS COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Alex Chiu
1) That the Minutes of the
March 4, 2013 Race Relations Committee be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
12. MINUTES OF THE MARCH 19, 2013
SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Alex Chiu
1) That the Minutes of the March 19, 2013
Seniors Advisory Committee be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
13. MINUTES OF THE MARCH 6, 2013
SENIORS HALL OF FAME
AWARDS COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
There was discussion
regarding the change in date for the event to September 12, 2013 and using the
Canada Day Celebrations to kick off the nomination process. It was suggested that the Canada Day
Committee be made aware of this suggestion.
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Alex Chiu
1) That the Minutes of the March 6, 2013
Seniors Hall of Fame Awards Committee be received for information purposes;
and,
2) That the suggestion to promote the awards ceremony at the
senior's luncheon on Canada Day be forwarded to the Canada Day Committee.
CARRIED
14. MINUTES OF THE MARCH 6, 2013 THE FRIENDS
OF THE
MARKHAM MUSEUM FOUNDATION BOARD AND
MARCH 26, 2012 (ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING) THE FRIENDS OF THE
MARKHAM MUSEUM FOUNDATION BOARD (16.0)
March
6 March
26
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Alex Chiu
1) That the Minutes of the March 6, 2013
The Friends of the Markham Museum Foundation Board be received for information
purposes; and,
2) That the Minutes of the March 26, 2012
The Friends of the Markham Museum Foundation Board Annual General Meeting be
received for information purposes.
CARRIED
15. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 28, 2013
AND FEBRUARY 25, 2013 THEATRE BOARD (16.0)
January February
Moved by Regional Councillor
Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Alex Chiu
1) That the Minutes of the January 28,
2013 and February 25, 2013 Theatre Board be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
16. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 11, 2013
AND MARCH 11, 2013 VARLEY MCKAY
ART FOUNDATION OF MARKHAM (16.0)
February March
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Alex Chiu
1) That the Minutes of the February 11,
2013 and March 11, 2013 Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
17. MINUTES OF THE MARCH 6, 2013
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE
(WASTE DIVERSION
SUB-COMMITTEE) (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Alex Chiu
1) That the Minutes of the March 6,
2013 Environmental Issues Committee (Waste Diversion Sub-Committee) be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
18. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 17,
2013
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMITTEE
(16.0)
Minutes MESFReport
TreeForTomorrowReport
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor
Alex Chiu
1) That
the Minutes of the April 17, 2013
Environmental Issues Committee be received for information purposes; and
2) That
the following recommendation from the Committee be adopted:
"Markham
Environmental Sustainability Fund (MESF) Community Applications:
1. That the report
dated March 12, 2013 entitled "Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund,
Funding applications, Spring 2013" be received; and,
2. That the funding
application from Ontario Streams for $8.500.00, for a stream rehabilitation
initiative at Little Rouge Creek and Robinson Creek, be approved; and,
3. That the funding
application from EcoWatch Canada for $9,355.00 for a household battery
collection and recycling program be approved; and,
4. That the funds
come from the Markham Environmental Sustainability Fund (MESF) account #87
2800168; and further,
5. That Staff be
authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to the above.
Markham Trees for Tomorrow
Fund, Funding Applications, Spring 2013:
1. That
the report dated March 18, 2013 entitled "Markham Trees for Tomorrow Fund,
Funding Applications, Spring 2013", be received; and,
2. That
the funding application from LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of
Forests) for $30,000 for LEAF's Backyard Tree Planting Program be approved;
and,
3. That
the Funding application from Evergreen for $30,000, for their Spreading Roots: Community
Greening Initiative, be approved; and,
4. That
the funding application from 10,000 Trees for the Rouge for $22,000, for their
24th Annual Wildlife Habitat Restoration Project, be approved; and,
5. That
the funds come from the Markham Trees for Tomorrow Capital Project account #700-101-5399-13431;
and further
6. That
staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
these recommendations."
CARRIED
19. STAFF AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR
THE MONTH OF MARCH 2013 (7.12)
Report
There was discussion regarding the
"Replacement of Tannery Pond Pedestrian Bridge (P056)." It was suggested that a site visit with
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Carolina Moretti and staff be organized to
review the concerns raised and report back.
There was discussion regarding the Treatment
of Ash Trees.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti
1) That the report entitled “Staff Awarded
Contracts for the Month of March 2013” be received; and,
2) That a site visit be
organized with Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Councillor Carolina Moretti and staff
to review the concerns raised regarding contract "020-T13 Replacement of
Tannery Pond Pedestrian Bridge (P056)"; and further,
2) That Staff be authorized and directed to do
all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
20. GERMAN MILLS SETTLERS PARK
SLOPE RESTORATION (5.0)
Report
There was discussion
regarding erosion occurring further south of the area that is described in the
report. Staff pointed out that they are
in the process of identifying all watercourses throughout the City that require
restoration work. It was noted that when
Members of Council are aware of any areas that require restoration work to
bring it to the attention of staff. The
Committee discussed methods used to prevent erosion from occurring.
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded
by Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the report entitled “German Mills
Settlers Park Slope Restoration” be received; and,
2) That the tendering
process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-law 2004-341, Part II,
Section 7.2 (e) which states that the tendering process may not be required for
goods and services provided by any of the following: “Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA)”; and,
3) That the award for
the German Mills Settlers Park Slope Restoration be awarded to the Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) in the total amount of $102,090.91
inclusive of HST; and,
4) That a separate purchase
order in the amount of $10,209.09 inclusive of HST be established as a
contingency to cover any unforeseen construction costs; and,
5) That the total
City’s portion will be funded from the Life Cycle Replacement and Capital
Reserve Fund in the amount of $112,300 inclusive of HST; and further,
6) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
21. AWARD OF TENDER 045-T-13 ROAD
REHABILITATION PROGRAM – RESTORATION
OF CONCRETE CURB AND SIDEWALK (7.12)
Report
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded
by Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the report
entitled “Award of Tender 045-T-13 Road Rehabilitation Program – Restoration of
Concrete Curb and Sidewalk” be received; and,
2) That the
contract for tender 045-T-13 Road Rehabilitation Program – Restoration of
Concrete Curb and Sidewalk be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, De Ferrari
Construction Ltd. for a three year term with prices fixed in the estimated
annual amount of $1,870,603.00 inclusive of HST; and,
3) That the
Director of Operations and Senior Manager of Purchasing be authorized to
exercise the option to renew Contract 045-T-13 for an additional 2 years
(2016-2017) at the 2013 itemized prices subject Consumer Price Index (CPI)
adjustment, performance and budget approval; and,
4) That the
Director of Operations be authorized to reallocate funds from this blanket
order within the overall Asphalt Resurfacing Program up to a maximum of 20% of
the estimated blanket amount for the duration of the contract; to a combined annual total not to exceed the annual Asphalt
Resurfacing Program budget; and,
5) That the award be funded from the Operations
Department Capital Projects as identified within the financial considerations
section; and,
6) That Staff be
authorized to amend the award amounts in years 2014-2015 to reflect changes to
the Capital budget accounts approved by Council during the annual budget
process; and further,
7) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
22. STATUS OF CAPITAL PROJECTS
AS OF FEBRUARY 25, 2013 (7.12)
Report Exhibit
A-D
There was discussion
regarding the process undertaken by staff to review all open capital
projects. It was noted that the budget
amount of $526,370 from projects 11388 Watermain Design and 12333 Sanitary
Sewer Construction/Replacement (Design) will be returned to the Capital Reserve
fund and does not impact any current projects underway.
Moved by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded
by Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the report
entitled “Status of Capital Projects as of February 28, 2013” be received; and,
2) That the net
amount of $11,980,038 from the closure of capital projects be transferred to
the original sources of funding as listed on Exhibit A (Section I) (net of the
top up for the Non-DC Capital Contingency Project in the amount of $189,376 and
transfer of funds to the Milliken Mills Sportsfield Rehabilitation project in
the amount of $185,500); and,
3) That the net amount
of $8,158,526 from surplus funds in open capital projects be transferred to the
original sources of funding as listed on Exhibit A (Section II); and,
4) That a new 2013
Parks Operations project be established for the Milliken Mills Sportsfield
Rehabilitation funded in the amount of $185,500 from the return of funds from
closed capital projects; and,
5) That the
closure of projects as outlined in Exhibit B and D be approved; and further,
6) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
23. CAFETERIA EXTENSION 112-S-08
CAFETERIA SERVICES FOR
MARKHAM CIVIC CENTRE (7.12)
Report
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Carolina Moretti
That General Committee suspend the rules of
procedure to re-introduce the "Cafeteria Extension 112-S-08 Cafeteria
Services for Markham Civic Centre" as the item was originally passed as a
consent item.
CARRIED
(2/3
Vote was requested & obtained)
Moved by Councillor Logan Kanapathi
Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
That the following recommendation be referred to the in-camera session
of this meeting:
1) That the report entitled “Contract
extension 112-S-08 Cafeteria Services for Markham
Civic Centre” be
received; and,
2) 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,
3) That
Contract 112-S-08 for Cafeteria Services for the Markham Civic Centre be
extended to Unique Caterers (Unique) for a term of four (4) years with revised financial
terms and conditions, commencing January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2016; and,
4) That the fixed annual revenue in the amount of $41,500.00 be credited to
the account # 890 890 8902 Cafeteria Revenue; and,
5) That Unique be responsible for payment of property taxes based on the
annual assessed value for provision of food services, in the approximate annual
amount of $2,300.00; and,
6) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an
agreement with Unique in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and the
Commissioner of Corporate Services; and further,
7) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
24. REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS:
REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES (8.0)
Report
Staff
briefly summarized the details outlined in the report.
Moved by
Councillor Colin Campbell
Seconded by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That
the report entitled “Request for Proposals: Real Estate
Brokerage Services” be received; and,
2) That staff be authorized to release a Request for Proposals for Real
Estate Brokerage Services; and further,
3) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
25. SWEDEN SMART COMMUNITIES
TOUR (5.1)
Presentation
Peter Loukes,
Director, Environmental Services delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding
the Sweden Smart Communities Tour.
There was discussion
regarding the importance of waste diversion.
The Committee
indicated that some developers are investigating the potential to incorporate
pneumatic waste systems within their developments. The Committee briefly discussed areas that
need further investigation such as: are there any smells, what are the capital
replacement costs, who's responsibility would it be to maintain the system,
etc.
Moved by Mayor Frank
Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional
Councillor Jim Jones
1) That the
presentation by Mr. Peter Loukes, Director, Environmental Services entitled
“Sweden Smart Communities Tour,” be received.
CARRIED
26. ICE ALLOCATION REVIEW
PRESENTATION (6.1)
Presentation
Mary Creighton, Director of Recreation delivered a
PowerPoint presentation providing an update regarding Ice Allocation Review.
The Committee discussed the following:
·
Why are groups not receiving the time that is
allocated to them
·
Ensure youth groups do not receive ice time any
later than 10:00 pm
·
Where are the outside groups coming from?
·
Provide ice time for groups at various locations
·
Does the formula used to determine the allocated ice
time need to be refined?
·
Allocated time provided to rep teams versus house
league
·
Reduce the amount of extra ice time
·
Is there a demand for a private facility?
·
Examine the for profit groups
·
Historical allocation of ice time provided to
certain groups
1) That the
presentation by Ms. Mary Creighton, Director, Recreation and Mr. Colin Service,
Manager, Planning, Standards & Motivation entitled “Ice Allocation Review
Presentation,” be received; and,
2) That staff be
directed to report back to General Committee subsequent to meeting with the
various user groups; and further,
3) That the
correspondence dated April 21, 2013 from David Wilson, President, Unionville
Skating Club be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
27. STATUS UPDATE ON CAPITAL AND SUSTAINABLE
NEIGHBOURHOOD RETROFIT ACTION PLAN (SNAP)
PROJECTS IN THE DON RIVER WATERSHED (10.0)
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B Attachment
C
Moved by Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by Councillor Howard Shore
That the following recommendation be referred to staff to address the concerns
raised by the Bayview Glen Resident's Association
1) That the staff
report entitled “Status Update on Capital and Sustainable Neighbourhood
Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP) projects in the Don River Watershed” be received;
and,
2) That Council approve
elimination of Item # 7 from the May 11, 2010
Council resolution and direct staff to continue working with the TRCA and other
relevant stakeholders to meet the overall objectives of the Don River Watershed
Implementation Guide; and further,
3) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
28. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 011-R-13 EXTERNAL
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE
SOUTH EAST COMMUNITY CENTRE
& LIBRARY PROJECT (7.12)
Report
Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by Councillor Howard Shore
1) That the report
entitled “Request for Proposal 011-R-13 External Project Management Services
for the Southeast Community Centre & Library Project” be received; and,
2) That External
Project Management Services for the Southeast Community Centre & Library
Project be awarded to the highest ranked / lowest priced bidder, PRISM Partners
Inc., in the amount of $378,100.00, Input Tax Credit (ITC) eligible for HST
exemption; and,
3) That a
contingency in the amount of $75,620.00,
ITC eligible for HST exemption, be established to cover any additional
consultants costs, and Staff be
authorized to approve the expenditure of this contingency in accordance with
the City of Markham’s Expenditure Control Policy; and,
4) That the award
be funded from the South East Community Centre & Library External Project
Manager Consultant Services 2012 Capital Account #70-5350-12420-005; and
further,
5) That Staff be
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
29. PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON MAIN
STREET, UNIONVILLE (2.17)
Councillor Hamilton advised that the
Unionville Business Improvement Area (UBIA) is requesting that the time period
for parking restrictions on the west be shorten to June, July, August and
September versus the current restriction which is from April to October. It was suggested that this matter be referred
to staff and report back to General Committee.
Moved by Councillor Don Hamilton
Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu
That staff be directed to report back on
the request to amend the time period for parking restrictions on the west side
of Main Street, Unionville.
CARRIED
30. IN-CAMERA MATTERS (16.0,
16.24, 16.24 8.6, & 7.12)
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor Carolina Moretti
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 (1:56 p.m.):
1) General Committee In-Camera Minutes
- March 18, 2013 and April 8, 2013
[Section 239 (2)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)]
2) Personal
matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board
employees. (Board/Committee Resignation)
[Section 239 (2) (b)]
3) Personal matters about an identifiable
individual, including municipal or local board employees. (Board/Committee
Appointments)
[Section 239 (2) (b)]
4) A proposed or
pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
[Section 239 (2) (c)]
5) The
security of the property of the municipality or local board.
[Section
239 (2) (a)]
6) Labour
relations or employees negotiations
[Section
239 (2) (d)]
(See
Restricted Agenda)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by Regional Councillor Joe Li
That the General Committee rise from the in-camera session and
restricted session (4:26 p.m.)
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor
Joe Li
That the General Committee meeting adjourn at 4:28 p.m.
CARRIED