GENERAL COMMITTEE MINUTES
June 24, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m.
Canada Room
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
Joel Lustig, Treasurer
Alex Moore, Manager of Purchasing
Karen
Boniface, Technical Coordinator
Claudia
Marsales, Senior Manager Waste & Environmental Management
Mary
Creighton, Director of Recreation
Bill
Wiles, Manager By-law Enforcement & Licensing
Alida Tari, Council/Committee Coordinator
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The General Committee convened at the hour of
9:06 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.
The General Committee recessed at 12:46 p.m.
and reconvened at 1:37 p.m.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Deputy Mayor Jack Heath disclosed an interest
with respect to Item #16 (page 106-107), by nature of owning shares in Sun Life
and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matters.
Regional Councillor Jim Jones disclosed an
interest with respect to Item #17, by nature that his son is an employee of
Pepsi and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on the question of the
approval of such matters.
1. APPOINTMENT
OF THE INTEGRITY
COMMISSIONER (9.0)
Report
Trinela Cane, Commissioner of Corporate Services addressed the Committee
and provided an oral introduction relative to the appointment of the Integrity
Commissioner.
The Committee requested that she e-mail a copy of the oral introduction
to the Mayor and Members of Council.
There was brief discussion regarding the role of the Integrity
Commissioner and the reporting structure.
The Committee requested that any reports from the Integrity Commissioner
be considered first by General Committee and then at Council.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Jack Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
1) That the verbal introduction by Ms.
Trinela Cane, Commissioner, Corporate Services be received; and,
2) That the
report entitled “Request for Proposal 003-R-13 for Integrity Commissioner
Services for Council” be received; and,
3) That
the contract for Integrity Commissioner Services for Council be awarded to ADR
Chambers Inc. in an annual retainer amount of $20,710 (inclusive of HST) and
additional services; and,
4) That the
contract be awarded for an initial term of one year with the option to renew
for up to five (5) additional one (1) year terms; and,
5) That Staff
be authorized to bring forward a by-law for Council’s consideration to appoint
ADR Chambers Inc., and to fulfill the role of Integrity Commissioner; and,
6) That the
retainer fee of $10,355 (inclusive of HST) for the period from July to December
2013 and one time training cost of $1,526 be funded from the existing Operating
Budget account 840-841-7849 (Corporate Contingency); and,
7) That Staff
be authorized to monitor the 2013 expenses and any necessary adjustments will
be considered as part of the 2014 Operating Budget process; and further,
8) That Staff
be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
2. PUBLIC
REALM STRATEGY AND POLICIES (5.6)
Presentation
Brenda
Librecz, Commissioner of Community & Fire Services addressed the Committee
and provided some opening remarks regarding the Public Realm Strategy and
Policies.
Karen
Boniface, Technical Coordinator addressed the Committee and provided some
background information regarding the Public Realm Strategy.
Ms. Allison
Harrington, Planner and Urban Designer with Peter J. Smith & Company
delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Public Realm Strategy and
Policies.
The Committee
suggested that when staff bring the recommendation report to General Committee
to include a list of what will be included and ensure there are
pictures/images.
Ms. Harrington
asked the Committee what their priority items are relative to the Public Realm
and the Committee suggested the following:
·
Permanent and
durable enhancements
·
Ensure that it
adds value to the community
·
Leave the natural
areas
·
Make it
"uniquely Markham"
·
Inclusion
of stormwater ponds as backdrops for gathering areas
·
Consider
including random acts of beauty
·
Focus on areas
within the City that have a lot of hard surface finishes
·
Work with various
services providers (Rogers, Bell, etc) to ensure that they also maintain their
infrastructure and become part of the beautification process
·
Incorporate
cohesive public space to accommodate the diverse cultures in the City
·
Undertake
consultation with community on their expectations for the public realm and
build pride with residents
·
Include York
Region roads in the public realm planning including outreach to York Region to
ensure their buy in
Moved by
Councillor Valerie Burke
Seconded by
Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That
the presentation by Ms. Allison Harrington, Landscape Architect and Planner
with Peter J. Smith & Company and
Mrs. Karen Boniface, Technical Coordinator entitled “Public Realm Strategy and
Policies,” be received.
CARRIED
3. MARKHAM
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE REPORT ON CLEAR BAG
AWARENESS PROGRAM (5.1)
Presentation
1) That
the presentation by Mr. Karl Lyew, Member, Markham Environmental Advisory
Committee entitled “Markham Environmental Advisory Committee Report on Clear
Bag Awareness Program,” be received.
CARRIED
4. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 17, 2013
GENERAL COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved
by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded
by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the
Minutes of the June 17, 2013 General Committee be confirmed.
CARRIED
5. MINUTES OF THE MAY 15, 2013
ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved
by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded
by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That
the Minutes of the May 15, 2013 Accessibility Committee be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
6. MINUTES OF THE MAY 15, 2013
ANIMAL CARE COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved
by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded
by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That
the Minutes of the May 15, 2013 Animal Care Committee be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
7. MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 2013
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE & INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SUB-COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded
by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That
the Minutes of the May 13, 2013 Communications Committee and Information
Technology Sub-Committee be received for information purposes; and,
2) That
Council endorse the resolution passed at the May 13, 2013 Communications &
ITS Sub-Committee meeting:
“That the Communications & Information
Technology Sub-Committee be renamed the Information, Communication and
Technology Sub-Committee.”
CARRIED
8. MINUTES OF THE MAY 16, 2013
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved
by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded
by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That
the Minutes of the May 16, 2013 Environmental Advisory Committee be received
for information purposes.
CARRIED
9. MINUTES
OF THE MARCH 28, 2013 AND
APRIL 25, 2013 HEINTZMAN HOUSE
BOARD MEETING (16.0)
March April
Moved
by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded
by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That
the Minutes of the March 28, 2013 and April 25, 2013 Heintzman House Board
Meeting be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
10. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 24, 2013 AND
MAY 23, 2013 PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE (16.0)
April May
Moved
by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded
by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That
the Minutes of the April 24, 2013 and May 23, 2013 Public Art Advisory
Committee be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
11. MINUTES OF THE MAY 22, 2013
PUBLIC REALM ADVISORY COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved
by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded
by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That
the Minutes of the May 22, 2013 Public Realm Advisory Committee be received for
information purposes.
CARRIED
12. MINUTES OF THE APRIL 24, 2013 AND
MAY 27, 2013 RBC MARKHAM MILLIKEN MILLS
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL COMMITTEE (16.0)
April May
Moved
by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded
by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That
the Minutes of the April 24, 2013 and May 27, 2013 RBC Markham Milliken Mills
Children’s Festival Committee be received for information purposes.
CARRIED
13. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 17, 2013
VICTORIA SQUARE COMMUNITY
CENTRE BOARD (16.0)
Minutes
There was
discussion regarding the request to replace the water heater and future
revitalization plans for the Victoria Square Community Centre.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That
the Minutes of the June 17, 2013 Victoria Square Community Centre Board be
received for information purposes.
CARRIED
14. MINUTES OF THE MAY 15, 2013
SENIORS HALL OF FAME
AWARDS COMMITTEE (16.0)
Minutes
Moved
by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded
by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That
the Minutes of the May 15, 2013 Seniors Hall of Fame Awards Committee be
received for information purposes.
CARRIED
15. MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 2013
VARLEY MCKAY ART FOUNDATION OF MARKHAM (16.0)
Minutes
Moved
by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded
by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That
the Minutes of the May 13, 2013 Varley McKay Art Foundation of Markham be
received for information purposes.
CARRIED
16. STAFF
AWARDED CONTRACTS
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2013 (7.12)
Report
The Committee
discussed the following staff award contracts:
·
056-T-13 Supply
of Tandem and Tri-axle Trucks
·
098-Q-13
Replacement of Seating at Flato Markham Theatre
·
001-Q-13 Rental
of Portable Toilet
·
158-Q-13 Citywide
Tree Planting Services
·
096-T-13 Bullock
Drive Fence Replacement
·
313-R-12
Consulting Services for Standby Power Generator and Electoral/Control Equipment
Replacement at the Carlton Road Sewage Pumping Station
Moved
by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded
by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That
the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for the Month of May 2013” be
received; and,
2) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
17. PROJECT
#019-R-13 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY
OF SOFT DRINKS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (7.12)
Report
The Committee
inquired if healthy choice drinks will be included. Staff advised that a minimum of 25% fall
under the City's policy of healthy drinks.
There was
discussion regarding the decrease in revenue and in-kind contributions.
Moved by
Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded by
Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the
report entitled “Award of Request for Proposal 019-R-13 Supply and Delivery of
Soft Drinks and Related Equipment” be received; and,
2) That Request
for Proposal 019-R-13 for the Supply and Delivery of Soft Drinks and Related
Equipment be awarded to the highest ranked / highest revenue return bidder,
PepsiCo Beverages Canada for a term of five (5) years with financial returns as per Attachment
“A”; and,
3) That the
Director of Recreation and Senior Manager of Purchasing & Accounts Payable in
consultation with the City Solicitor be authorized to approve the final terms
and conditions of the agreement; and,
4) That the
$5,000.00 annual revenue towards beverage exclusivity be credited to Corporate Items – Other Revenue (Operating
Budget account 890 890 9397) and the $10,000.00 signing bonus be transferred to
Life Cycle Replacement & Capital Reserve Fund (account 087 2800 200); and,
5) That the
$5,000.00 annual sponsorship revenue be allocated as follows: $2,500.00
credited to the Markham Theatre Corporate Sponsorship (Operating Budget account
530 534 8831) and $2,500.00 towards the Tony Roman Memorial Hockey Tournament
as outlined in financial consideration section of the report; and,
6) That a
commission amount of thirty percent (30%) of Annual Gross Sales in the
estimated annual amount of $33,540.00 be credited to the Vending Machine
Operating Budgets accounts for Recreation, Library and Roads; and,
7) That the
Director of Recreation and Senior Manager of Purchasing & Accounts Payable
be authorized to extend the contract for an additional five (5) years subject
to annual increases of 2% in each year commencing in year 6 of this agreement;
and further,
8) That Staff
be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
CARRIED
18. AWARD OF TENDER 155-T-13
CONVERSION OF EXISTING HPS
COBRA-HEAD
LUMINAIRES WITH LED LUMINAIRES
(7.12)
Report
Moved
by Regional Councillor Jim Jones
Seconded
by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That
the report entitled “Award of Tender 155-T-13 Conversion of Existing HPS
Cobra-Head Luminaires with LED Luminaires” be received; and,
2) That
the contract for tender 155-T-13 to supply and install 12,276 LED luminaires be awarded to the lowest priced bidder,
Fellmore Electrical Contractors Limited in the amount of $4,604,060.78
inclusive of HST; and,
3) That a contingency amount of $460,406.08 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional expenditure in
accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
4) That
the contract for tender 155-T-13 Provisional Items for the Factory Installed
Part-Night and Constant Light Input (CLO) Dimmers, Factory Installed Wireless Addressable
Dimming Control Modules, hosting the Monitoring Central Management System for
Dimming Control Modules, and supply and
installation of 500 units of House Shield be awarded to the lowest priced
bidder, Fellmore Electrical Contractors Limited in the amount of $1,568,373.84,
inclusive of HST; and,
5) That a contingency amount of $156,837.38 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional expenditure in
accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
6) That the Staff be authorized to award the contract for
part-time contract administration services to Laurilliam Lighting Technologies
Inc. in the amount of $39,584.64 inclusive of
HST, in accordance with Part II (7) (I) (h) of the Purchasing By-law;
and,
7) That a contingency amount of $4,000.00 inclusive of HST, be established to cover any additional expenditure in
accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
8) That Staff be authorized to retain a qualified consulting
firm in accordance with the City’s purchasing by-law to provide inspection
services during LED conversion program for an upset limit of $148,000.00
inclusive of HST; and,
9) That the payback for the base LED conversion project be
approved at 6.7 years and the provisional items be approved at 10.1 years and
the combined project be approved at 7.3 years; and,
10) That a By-Law be enacted to allow for the dimming of
streetlights for 5 hours per night (midnight to 5.00 a.m.) at the locations
where pedestrian activity permits; and,
11) That the award be funded from the Project 058-6150-13346-005
Streetlights - LED Conversion of Cobra Head Fixtures; and,
12) That a Public Communication Plan be developed in consultation
with Corporate Communications & Community Engagement Department and
Sustainability Office; and,
13) That for all subdivision and site plans that do not have an
approved streetlight plan that LED luminaires be required; and,
14) That all City standards be adjusted accordingly; and further,
15) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
19. 2012
SUMMER SIGN BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT
UPDATE REPORT (2.16)
Report Attachment
A Attachment
B
There was discussion regarding the potential of providing designated
spaces such as community information boards, where advertisement can be placed
that can possibly assist with less litter of advertisement along the
streets. The Committee discussed ways to
discourage placement of signage on municipal structures.
The Committee suggested that staff provide an annual report on the other
sign enforcement program initiatives.
Moved by Councillor Howard Shore
Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
1) That the report entitled “2012 Summer
Sign By-law Enforcement Update Report” be received; and,
2) That staff be directed to continue with
the sign enforcement program as outlined in the Report; and further,
3) That staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
20. 2014
BUDGET SCHEDULE (7.0)
Report
Moved by
Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by
Councillor Logan Kanapathi
1) That the report dated June 24, 2013
entitled “2014 Budget Schedule” be received; and,
2) That
the Budget Sub-Committee meetings to review the proposed 2014 Budget be
approved for the dates and times below:
Meeting
#1 – Tuesday, October 8th (1:00 p.m. to 4:00
p.m. – Canada Room)
Meeting #2 – Friday,
October 11th (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Canada Room)
Meeting #3 – Tuesday,
October 15th (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Canada Room)
Meeting #4 – Friday,
October 18th (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Canada Room)
Meeting #5 – Friday,
October 25th (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Canada Room)
Meeting #6 – Friday, November
1st (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Canada Room)
Meeting #7
– Friday, November 8th (9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. – Council Chamber); and,
3) That
the draft presentation on the proposed 2014 Budget (based on the budget status
following the October 18th Budget Sub-Committee meeting) for the public meeting
be presented at the October 21st General Committee meeting; and,
4) That
a public meeting be held at the Civic Centre in the Council Chamber on Thursday,
October 24, 2013 at 7:00 pm to receive public feedback on the 2014 Budget; and
further,
5) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
21. ROAD OCCUPANCY BY-LAW (5.10)
Report Attachment
A
Committee
supported the proposed by-law. There was
considerable discussion regarding Clothing Bins. Staff pointed out that Clothing Bins are
permitted under a Licensing By-law provided the bins are on the private
property and are placed by and maintained by a Licensed Registered
Charity. Staff will continue to enforce
the By-law with all non-conforming bins being addressed.
The Committee
discussed the permit process for construction bins placed on roads.
Moved by
Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor Howard Shore
1) That the report entitled "Road
Occupancy By-law" be received; and,
2) That the proposed Road Occupancy By-law
included as Appendix “A” be enacted to regulate the use, alteration and
occupancy of highways within the City of Markham; and,
3) That By-laws 191-89 (Fouling of
Streets), 68-92 (Trees on Highways) 158-93 (Curb Cuts), and 2002-276 (Fees-
Road Occupancy Section) be repealed; and,
4) That the Director of Operations be
authorized to set future increases annually based on the change in the Consumer
Price Index (Toronto All Items December- December) with such increases
effective January 1 and rounded to the nearest half dollar; and further,
5) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
22. TO2015 PAN AM/PARAPAN AM GAMES
– STATUS UPDATE (6.0)
Presentation Report Attach
A Attach
B Attach
C Attach
D
Brenda
Librecz, Commissioner of Community & Fire Services provided some brief
opening remarks.
Mary
Creighton, Director of Recreation delivered a PowerPoint presentation regarding
the TO2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games.
The
Committee discussed the following:
·
Can the year be included in the signage
·
Can the French translation be verified (e.g. can a different word be
used for Legacy)
·
Should there be a space between "Pan" and "Am" and
should it be all in capital letters
·
What will the internal signs look like during the games
·
Ensure the Chair of the Social Legacy is part of Markham Pan Am Host
Advisory Committee
·
Concern with achieving the proposed sponsorship amount required for the
T02015 Municipal Designation Program at a Gold Level
·
Report back to General Committee at the end of the year on the progress
of sponsorship initiatives
Moved
by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded
by Regional Councillor Gord Landon
1) That the report TO2015 Pan Am/Parapan
Am Games – Status Update be received; and,
2) That Council approve the participation
of the City of Markham in the TO2015 Municipal Designation Program at a Gold
Level, based on the City’s role as a major Games location and the requirements
of the Facility Agreement at a maximum cost of $250,000 and the Community
Engagement Strategy for a cost of $50,000 to be funded from corporate sponsorship
and fundraising initiatives; and,
3) That
Council support the Pan Am 2 Year Countdown event on Wednesday, July 10, 2013
to be held at the Markham Civic Centre be funded to a maximum of $15,000 will
be funded from Project #12465 ‘Pan Am –
Building Demolition’; and,
4) That
Council endorse the permanent name recommended by the Federal government
(Attachment D), satisfying the requirements within the agreement that all
permanent facility signage must be bilingual, English and French, at the Markham
Pan Am Centre as follows:
Markham Pan Am Centre
A Legacy of the Pan and Parapan American
Games
Centre Panaméricain de Markham
Un Legs Des Jeux Panaméricians et Parpanaméricains
5) That
Council approve the Terms of Reference for the Markham Pan Am Host Advisory
Committee (Attachment B) with the Mayor chairing the Committee and the Chair of
Economic Development as a member and that the Mayor with the support of the CAO
and Commissioner of Community & Fire Services finalize the appointments
based on the categories in the terms of reference; and,
6) That
Council approve the Terms of Reference for the Markham Pan Am Community
Activation and Legacy Committee (Attachment C) and request that each Councillor
provide three names for consideration based on the areas outlined in the
membership list to be forwarded to the City Clerk for consideration and
appointment by the end of September 2013 in accordance to the Markham Board and
Committee Appointment Policy; and,
7) That
Council thank all participants that attended the Community Workshop (Attachment
A) and the suggestions provided be reviewed by the Markham Pan Am Community
Activation and Legacy Committee; and,
8) That
Council authorize the hiring of a contract position to facilitate the
marketing, sport development plan and start up of the Pan Am Facility funded to
a maximum of $115,000 per annum to start January 2014 to be funded from the existing
Personnel Ramp-Up Reserve for the Markham Pan Am Centre; and further,
9) That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
23. IMPLEMENTATION
OF MARKHAM’S
NEW SPORTS PARK (6.3)
Presentation
Jim
Baird, Commissioner of Development Services provided some brief opening
remarks.
Ms. Eha
Naylor, Partner, Dillion Consulting Limited delivered a PowerPoint presentation
regarding the Implementation of Markham's New Sports Park.
The
Committee discussed the following:
·
Pursue uses that can be implemented much sooner than the proposed 6
years such as picnic areas, tai chi, disk football
·
Consider the possibility to share parking facility with the Church to
the north
·
Examine the potential for "eco-development design"
·
Investigate whether the contract documents can be finalized in 1 year
rather than 3-4 years
·
Define the objective of the park (e.g. multiple fields that can
accommodate tournaments)
·
Can the water feature be used for swimming
·
Consider an operating name for the park
·
How much longer should the leases continue for
·
Can it be utilized for camping
·
If seating will be included in the design consider incorporating chess
tables
·
Ensure the Ward Councillor is consulted
·
Potential to integrate with other City sports facilities
Moved
by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded
by Councillor Alan Ho
1) That
the presentation by Ms. Eha Naylor, Partner, Dillon Consulting Limited entitled
“Implementation of Markham’s New Sports Park,” be received.
CARRIED
24. 160
DUDLEY AVENUE- PUBLIC CONSULTATION
PROCESS FOR THE POTENTIAL RE-USE OF THE
FORMER ST. LUKE’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL BUILDING (8.2)
Report
Moved
by Mayor Frank Scarpitti
Seconded
by Councillor Alex Chiu
1) That the report entitled “160 Dudley
Avenue – Public Consultation Process for the Potential Re-use of the Existing
Building” be received for information purposes; and,
2) That the two unsolicited proposals from
Parya Trillium Foundation and Glenwood Learning Institute be referred to the
Land, Buildings and Parks Construction Committee for public consultation
purposes; and,
3) That staff report back on the results
of the public consultation process; and further,
4) That Staff be authorized and directed
to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
NEW
BUSINESS
There
was no new business.
25. IN-CAMERA MATTERS (16.0, 16.24, 16.24,
6.0 & 8.6, 8.6 & 6.0)
Moved
by Councillor Alan Ho
Seconded
by Councillor Valerie Burke
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 (3:01 p.m.):
1) General
Committee In-Camera Minutes
- June 10, 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 Appointment)
[Section 239 (2) (b)]
3) Personal
matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board
employees. (Board/Committee Resignation)
[Section 239 (2) (b)]
4) A proposed or pending
acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. (Ward 3)
[Section 239 (2) (c)]
5) A proposed or pending
acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. (Ward 4)
[Section 239 (2) (c)]
6) Personal
matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board
employees. (Markham Sports, Entertainment & Cultural Centre)
[Section 239 (2) (b)]- See Restricted Agenda
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon
Seconded by Councillor Colin Campbell
That the General Committee rise from the
in-camera session (4:10 p.m.)
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu
Seconded by Councillor Don Hamilton
That the General
Committee meeting adjourn at 4:11 p.m.
CARRIED