GENERAL COMMITTEE
2008-09-29
Meeting
No. 18
Finance & Administrative
Issues Community
Services Issues
Chair: Councillor
J. Virgilio Chair:
Councillor
A. Chiu
Chair, Budget Sub-Ctte: Councillor D. Horchik Environment & Sustainability Issues
Chair: IT Sub-Ctte: Reg. Councillor J. Jones Chair: Councillor
E. Shapero
Chair:
Grants Sub-Ctte: Councillor V. Burke
Attendance
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J. Livey, Chief
Administrative Officer
J. Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services
B. Librecz,
Commissioner of Community & Fire Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
A. Brown. Director,
Engineering
C. Conrad, Town
Solicitor
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
J. Lustig, Director,
Financial and Client Services
V. McGrath, Manager,
Executive Operations
C. Raynor, Committee
Clerk
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The General Committee convened at the hour of 9:00 a.m. with Councillor
J. Virgilio in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None disclosed
1. RESORT MUNICIPALITY
OF WHISTLER
COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY PLAN (5.7)
Presentation
Mayor Ken Melamed, Resort Municipality of
Whistler, presented details of Whistler’s Community Sustainability Plan via
teleconference. These included an overview of the key drivers, the consultation
process, key partners, the plan framework and the implementation plan.
Committee sought clarification on some process details and thanked the Mayor
for his presentation.
Moved by
Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by
Councillor V. Burke
That the
presentation from Mayor Ken Melamed, Resort Municipality of Whistler on
Whistler’s Community Sustainability Plan be received.
CARRIED
2. E3
UPDATE TO GENERAL COMMITTEE (11.0)
Presentation
Mr. J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer, presented an update on
the E3 initiative. Committee was provided with background information, the
objectives of the initiative and the implementation plan. Committee was also
provided with an overview of the specific projects arising from the initiative.
Committee noted the importance of establishing the E3 values as part of the
regular business planning process as well as ensuring that staff are supportive
of the initiative. It was suggested that private sector business practices be
examined to determine whether they can be implemented by the Town of Markham.
A portion of the presentation dealing with
confidential personnel matters was conducted during the in camera portion of
the meeting.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the presentation by Mr. J. Livey, Chief
Administrative Officer providing an update on the E3 initiative be received.
CARRIED
3. 2007 AUDIT REVIEW BY KPMG, LLP (7.0)
Audit
Report
Mr. K.
Travers and Ms. K. Leopold, KPMG, provided a brief review of the 2007 audit. It
was noted that there are no outstanding uncorrected elements.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor C. Moretti
That the review
of the 2007 audit by Mr. K. Travers and Ms. K. Leopold, KPMG, be received.
CARRIED
4. RICHMOND
HILL/LANGSTAFF GATEWAY
YONGE SUBWAY ALIGNMENT
(10.0)
Memo Presentation
Mr. M-F. Turner, Vice President, YRTP provided information on the
Yonge Subway extension. Details included proposed station locations, bridge
options over the East Don River, and concepts of the Richmond Hill/Langstaff
Gateway Urban Growth Centre.
Mr. T. Middlebrook, McCormick Rankin, presented information on the
Yonge Subway Yonge Street/Highway 407 Mobility Hub.
Mr. A. Brown, Director, Engineering, provided information on the
Yonge Subway Yonge Street/Highway 407 Mobility Hub and an overview of
Transportation Demand Management initiatives in the area.
There was considerable discussion surrounding the proposals,
including the likely centres of transit-oriented development in the area,
operational requirements, options relating to the stormwater pond at Richmond
Hill Centre, the importance of retaining a nearby historic tree, enhanced
parking options, enhancing the natural heritage at the proposed Don River
crossing, the importance of integrating with other transit networks and a
request for a presentation on Transit City in the future.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the September 29, 2008 presentation by Mary-Frances Turner,
Vice President of VIVA, Mr. T. Middlebrook, McCormick Rankin and Mr. A. Brown.
Director, Engineering regarding the Yonge Subway alignment and station locations
be received; and,
That the September 29, 2008 memorandum to General Committee by the
Commissioner of Development Services regarding "Richmond Hill/Langstaff
Gateway - Yonge Subway Alignment," be received; and,
That the Langstaff/Longbridge Subway station be endorsed; and,
That the Town of Markham endorse the Option 'C' area (Highway 7 to
Hightech Road) as the preferred location for the integration of the Yonge
Subway terminus, VIVA, Highway 407 transitway and GO Transit stations; and,
That the Region of York be requested to work with the various
stakeholders to finalize the Option 'C' mobility hub requirements and station
locations in accordance with Markham's September 17, 2008 principles; and
further,
That staff report back as to pedestrian mobility options for the
Langstaff area.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The
General Committee adjourned at 12:11 p.m.