GENERAL
COMMITTEE
2005-11-07
Meeting No. 17
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:
Councillor J. Webster
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
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
P. Loukes,
Director, Operations & Asset Mgmt.
P. Ingham,
General Manager of Operations
B. Roth,
Director, Recreation and Culture
Services
S.
Taylor, Director,
Strategic Services
J. Lustig,
Director of Financial and
Client Services
J. Ryerson,
Director, Varley Art Gallery
S. Mintz,
Deputy Fire Chief
J. Klaus,
General Manager, Waterworks
L. Wells,
Manager, Programs
F. Wong,
Manager, Financial Planning
M. Miluzzi,
Manager of Taxation
M. Visser,
Manager of Strategy, Innovation &
Investments
F. Edwards,
Manager, Administration
R. Penner,
Supervisor, Business Systems
Improvement
B. Nanninga,
Executive Assistant to Mayor
and Council
J. Kee,
Committee Clerk
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The General Committee convened at the hour of
9:35 a.m. with Councillor S. Daurio in the Chair.
At 10:15 a.m.
Councillor S. Daurio vacated the Chair and Councillor A. Chiu assumed the
Chair.
The General Committee recessed at the hour of
10:44
a.m. and reconvened at the hour of
10:45 a.m. with Councillor S. Daurio in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None disclosed.
1. STATUS
OF CAPITAL PROJECTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 (5.10
& 7.5)
Report
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That
the report entitled “Status of Capital Projects as of September 30, 2005” be received;
And
that $2,349,468.00 from closed capital projects be transferred to the sources
of funding as listed on Exhibit A entitled “Summary of Closed Capital Projects
by Account”;
And
that projects listed in Exhibit C entitled “Summary of Open Capital Projects
100% (or Greater) Encumbered at September 30, 2005” be closed upon payment of
final invoices and any outstanding amount returned to/from the original
source(s) of funding;
And
that the Section 4.0 of Capital Budget Control Policy be amended, as attached
in Exhibit D, to provide the Treasurer authority to approve funding from the
original sources to pay invoices that are received after the closure of a
capital project, provided the payment of invoice is within the original
approved budget and within the original scope.
CARRIED
2. REVISED
2006 BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE SCHEDULE (7.4 & 7.5)
Report
Mr.
Fuwing Wong, Manager, Financial Planning, advised that a conflict has arisen
regarding the date of Wednesday, November 9th for Budget
Sub-Committee Meeting #2, and the dates of November 14 and 15 were suggested as
alternatives. Following some discussion,
the date of Tuesday, November 15th was agreed upon.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the report dated November 7, 2005 entitled
“Revised 2006 Budget Sub-Committee Schedule” be received;
And
that the remaining Budget Sub-Committee meetings scheduled for the dates and
times below be approved:
Tuesday, November 15th (9 a.m.
to 12 p.m. – Canada Room)
Budget Sub-Committee Meeting #2
Tuesday, December 6th (9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Canada Room)
Budget Sub-Committee Meeting #3
CARRIED
3. TAX
WRITE-OFFS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 354
OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001
(7.3)
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That
taxes totalling $809,910.50 ($777,810.20 in taxes and $32,100.30 in penalty and
interest) as set out in this report be written off pursuant to the provisions
of Section 354 of the Municipal Act, 2001
and charged to the 2005 allowance budget for write-offs;
And
that the applicable penalty and/or interest charges be adjusted accordingly;
And
that the Treasurer be directed to remove the taxes from the Collector’s Roll.
CARRIED
4. CANCELLATION,
REDUCTION OR REFUND OF
TAXES UNDER SECTIONS 357 AND
358
OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001
(7.3)
Report
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That
residential and non-residential taxes totalling $328,673.73 be adjusted under
Section 357 (in the amount of $299,145.44) and Section 358 (in the amount of
$29,528.29) of the Municipal Act, 2001
of which the Town’s portion is estimated to be $45,144.25;
And
that the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments;
And
that the Treasurer be directed to adjust the Collector’s Roll.
CARRIED
5. 2006
ELECTION CONTRIBUTION
REBATE PROGRAM (14.0 &
7.0)
Report
Moved by
Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
a by-law be presented, in the form attached to the staff report as Schedule
“A”, to provide for an Election Contribution Rebate Program during the
2006-2009 term of office in the Town of Markham;
And
that an Election Rebate Program of $70,000 be included in the 2006 Operating
Budget.
CARRIED
6. PRINT
STRATEGY (12.0 & 9.0)
Report Policy
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor K. Usman
That
the Corporate Print Strategy outlined below be approved:
- the existing walk-up analogue copiers,
fax machines and some laser printers be replaced with digital
multifunctional devices (MFDs) that have printing, copying, faxing and
scanning abilities;
- certain convenience laser printers that
have been identified for removal during the study not be removed at this
time, but phased out over a period of time;
- the existing high speed and colour
copier in the print shop be replaced with networked black and white and
colour devices and provide additional finishing equipment to provide a
higher level of service and productivity;
And
further that the Corporate Printing Guidelines attached as Appendix “A” be
approved.
CARRIED
7. POWERSTREAM RATE INCREASE FOR
WATER BILLING SERVICE (5.3
& 13.7 & 8.2)
Report
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
the report dated November 7, 2005 entitled
“Powerstream Rate Increase for Water Billing Service” be received;
And
that the new rate increase from Powerstream be absorbed in the 2005 Waterworks
budget and included in the 2006 Waterworks budget;
And
that approval be granted to the Finance, Asset Management, Waterworks and Legal
departments to negotiate the terms of the agreement, including service levels,
with Powerstream Inc. whereby the Town’s meter reading, water billing and
collection activities will continue to be performed by Powerstream Inc;
And
that staff will bring the negotiated agreement between Powerstream and the Town
of Markham back to Council for consideration and execution by the Mayor and
Clerk.
CARRIED
8. PROPOSED
2006 RECREATION
USER FEES AND RATES (6.4)
Report By-law
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That
the report dated November 7, 2005 from the Community Services Commission
entitled “Proposed 2006 Recreation User Fees and Rates”, be received;
And
that Option I is recommended and that the proposed 2006 rate increase, based on
CPI (Toronto all items September 2004 to September 2005), of 2.7% be effective
September 1, 2006 and rounded to the nearest ½ dollar to correspond to the
beginning of the fall programming and ice season with the exception of the
Aquatic rental rates as outlined in the report;
And
that the Director of Recreation and Culture Services be authorized to set
future increases annually based on the change in the Consumer Price Index
(Toronto all items March to March) with such increases to be effective
September 1 and rounded to the nearest ½ dollar;
And
that By-law 2002-276, a by-law to impose fees and charges for services or
activities provided or done by the Town of Markham, be amended
to reflect the new rates;
And
further that notice to the public be provided in accordance with By-law
2002-275, a by-law to prescribe the form and manner and times for the provision
of reasonable notice.
CARRIED
9. PANDEMIC
READINESS EMERGENCY PLAN
(PREP) STEERING COMMITTEE (3.0
& 13.4.4)
Report 1 2
It was
noted that the Chief Administrative Officer would also attend meetings of the PREP
Committee.
**Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor D. Horchik
That
the report entitled “Pandemic Readiness Emergency Plan (PREP) Steering Committee”
be received;
And
that Council endorse the composition and mandate of the Pandemic Steering
Committee, attached as Appendix A to the report;
And
that Council appoint Deputy Mayor Frank Scarpitti as Chair, and Regional
Councillor Jack Heath to the Pandemic Steering Committee.
CARRIED
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**Amended
by Council at its meeting held November 15, 2005, to add the following Clause:
“And that a representative of the York
Regional Police and of PowerStream be appointed to the Steering Committee.”
10. AMEND
THE RESIDENCY POLICY FOR THE
THORNHILL SENIORS CLUB
MEMBERSHIP (6.0)
Report
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the report entitled Amendment to the Residency Policy for the Thornhill Seniors
Club be received;
And
that Council approve Option #3 – Status Quo: maintain the current Membership
Policy stating that clubs and organizations must consist of 75% residents and
25% non members.
CARRIED
11. MINUTES
– MARKHAM CONSERVATION
COMMITTEE – SEPTEMBER 29, 2005
(16.28)
Minutes 1 2
Committee was advised of the very successful
Mission Green Ambassador Program which was launched by the Markham Conservation
Committee. Members of the Committee and Program
will be invited to attend a future Council Meeting to be recognized.
**Moved by Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That
the minutes of the Markham
Conservation Committee meeting held
on September
29, 2005 be received;
And that Members of The Mission Green Ambassador Program and Markham Conservation Committee be invited to attend a
future Council Meeting to be recognized.
CARRIED
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**Amended by
Council at its meeting held on November 16,
2005 to
add the following Clause:
“And that members of the Markham
Conservation Education Subcommittee be invited to
General Committee to make a presentation on pesticide reduction
educational materials
that have been produced and to provide an update.”
12. IMPLEMENTATION
OF SECTOR MANAGEMENT
AREAS (SMA) & DISTRICT
MANAGEMENT AREAS
(DMA) ACROSS THE WATER SYSTEM
(5.3)
Report 1 2
Moved
by Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded
by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
the report entitled Implementation of Sector
Management Areas (SMA) and District Management Areas (DMA) Across the Water
System be received;
And
that the project be approved as described in the report Implementation
of Sector Management Areas (SMA) and District Management Areas (DMA) Across the
Water System, for Waterworks to undertake in a staged approach;
And
that Veritech Consulting Inc. be approved as a single source for provision of
consulting services for the pilot project component of the overall project
entitled Implementation of Sector Management Areas (SMA) and
District Management Areas (DMA) Across the Water System in the
amount of $53,160, exclusive of GST;
And
that a separate blanket purchase order be issued for contingency in the amount
of $8,000, exclusive of GST, the use of which will be governed by the
Expenditure Control Policy;
And
that the pilot project component be funded from Waterworks 2005 Capital Account
53-6150-6781-005 (DMA) District Management Area Pilot Project in the total
amount of $61,160, exclusive of GST (including contingencies);
And
that the pilot project be documented in a report to Council in 2006;
And further that congratulations be extended to staff in their
continuing work to improve Waterworks operations, safety and efficiencies.
CARRIED
13. VARLEY
ART GALLERY REVISED COLLECTIONS
POLICY (6.12)
Report 1 2 3
Mr.
John Ryerson, Director of the Varley Art Gallery, was
in attendance and responded to questions of Committee.
Moved
by Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the
report entitled Varley Art Gallery Revised Collections Policy be received;
And that
Council approve the revised Art Collection Policy as recommended by the
Varley-McKay Art Foundation Board on June 27, 2005.
CARRIED
14. EVALUATION
OF HOUSEHOLD FOOD WASTE
DISPOSERS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON
THE MUNICIPAL
SANITARY SEWERS (5.5)
Report
Committee
discussed the importance of preparing a communications plan for residents
regarding the Town’s by-law banning the use of domestic food waste disposers
(FWD’s & garbarators). As some
concern was expressed regarding the sale of FWD’s within the Town of Markham, it was
suggested that the Town Solicitor be requested to meet with the local retailers
and discuss Council’s concerns and suggest that signs be put up that FWD’s are
“not permitted in Markham”.
It was also
suggested that a copy of the November 11, 2005 staff report be sent to the Region of York for their information;
and to determine if their “Water For Tomorrow” program is still operating; and
to request that the Region ask all other municipalities within York to pass a
similar by-law.
Moved by Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the
report entitled Evaluation of Household Food Waste Disposers
and their Effects on the Municipal Sanitary Sewers be received;
And that
shredding residential organic waste and disposal of such waste in the municipal
sanitary sewers with food waste disposers continue to be banned in the Town of Markham as per
existing By-Law No. 436-86 Section 6;
And
that a communications plan be prepared providing information to residents
regarding By-Law No. 436-86 Section 6 (Sewer Use By-Law), which bans the use of
domestic food waste disposers (FWD’s & garbarators);
And
that the Town Solicitor meet with local retailers to discuss the Town’s
concerns regarding the sale of FWD’s & garbarators, and to suggest that
signs indicating that FWD’s are “not permitted in Markham” be placed in the
stores;
And
that a copy of the November 11, 2005 staff report entitled: “Evaluation of Household Food Waste Disposers and their Effects on the
Municipal Sanitary Sewers” be sent to the Region of York for their
information; and to determine if their “Water For Tomorrow” program is still
operating; and to request that the Region request all other municipalities
within York to pass a similar by-law.
CARRIED
15. MILNE
PARK REPORT (6.3)
Report 1 2
Committee was
advised of a recent partnership formed between the Town of Richmond Hill and
York Regional Police to enhance the personal safety of park visitors. The pilot project pairs a Town By-law Officer
with a York Regional Police Officer on bicycles. This initiative would be followed up by Community
and Fire Services staff.
Committee was
also advised of a facilitated Rouge Park Visioning Workshop being held on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at the Rouge River Community Centre. The purpose of the Workshop is to reflect on
the future of the Rouge Park and to focus on requirements for future management.
Moved by
Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That this report be received as information;
And that the existing Violence and Vandalism and Unacceptable
Behaviours procedure for Recreation and Culture be adopted for Parks operation
(as outlined in Appendix B attached to the staff report);
And that staff continue to implement improvements at Milne Park to encourage appropriate behaviour
in the park.
CARRIED
16. ASSOCIATION
OF MUNICIPAL MANAGERS, CLERKS
AND TREASURERS OF ONTARIO
(AMCTO) – BILL 123
TRANSPARENCY IN PUBLIC MATTERS
ACT, 2005 (13.12.1 & 16.0)
The Town Clerk advised that a report is being
prepared regarding Bill 123 for consideration of General Committee.
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
That
the letter dated October 18, 2005, from AMCTO requesting support that
municipalities should be removed from the list of public bodies subject to Bill
123, and that any openness and transparency issues that the Province wants
addressed for municipalities should be addressed through the Municipal Act
review be received and endorsed and referred to the Town
Clerk for report.
CARRIED
17. CORPORATION
OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
TERRACE BAY RESOLUTION WITH
RESPECT TO
PREPARATION FOR INFLUENZA
OUTBREAK (13.5.2)
Moved
by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That
the letter dated October 24, 2005, from the Township of Terrace Bay requesting
support of a resolution requesting the Minister of Community Safety and
Correctional Services to ensure that providers and the public are informed
about the pandemic and how to help protect themselves, and also to identify and
implement a system for the provision of critical medical supplies be received and endorsed.
CARRIED
18. RESOLUTION FROM MARKHAM ACCESSIBILITY
COMMITTEE
JUNE 15, 2005 (16.9)
Moved
by Councillor S. Daurio
Seconded
by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That Council
adopt the following resolution arising from the June 15, 2005 meeting of the Markham Accessibility Committee”
“THE
TOWN OF MARKHAM ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
WHEREAS, a number of Accessibility Committees
in the Region of York have a staff representative assigned to the committee;
AND WHEREAS, the presence of a staff person
assists with the smooth flow of information between the Accessibility Committee
and Town staff/Council;
BE
IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Markham be requested to provide a representative
from Town staff to act as a conduit in taking items and information from the
Accessibility Committee to the appropriate staff or Council.”
CARRIED
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Other
matters considered by General Committee on November 7, 2005
19. PATHWAY
– WINTER MAINTENANCE &
LIGHTING (5.16, 5.19)
Report Map
Committee
discussed the importance of connecting the community through pathways, but also
the need to refine the criteria currently being followed by staff. Also, there was some discussion regarding the
maintenance of pathways leading to commercial areas and the related budget
issues.
It
was requested that staff develop criteria for prioritizing winter maintenance
for pathways across the Town, and following some discussion regarding the
matter of lighting pathways, staff was requested to provide separate costs for
the lighting, and separate costs for the maintenance of the pathways linking
communities. Specific information was
requested regarding Highgate Park, the
east/west pathway through Robinson Park, and Gateway Public School.
It
was requested that staff provide the additional information at the meeting of Committee
of the Whole on November 15, 2005 prior to final
consideration.
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the staff report
entitled Pathway Winter Maintenance and Lighting,
dated November 7th, 2005, be received;
And that staff be directed to develop criteria for prioritizing winter
maintenance of pathways across the Town;
And that specific information be provided relating to: Highgate Park, the east/west pathway through Robinson Park, and
Gateway Public
School;
And that staff provide separate costs for the lighting, and separate
costs for the maintenance of the pathways linking communities;
And that the additional information be presented at the meeting of
Committee of the Whole scheduled for November 15th, prior to final
consideration.
CARRIED
20. HANDHELD GPS SIGN MAINTENANCE (3.0)
Report
Mr.
B. Penner, Supervisor, Business
Systems Improvement, Asset Management, delivered a presentation
regarding the new GPS handheld technology for sign maintenance.
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That the presentation
by the Supervisor, Business Systems Improvement, Asset Management, regarding handheld
GPS technology for sign maintenance, be received.
CARRIED
21. 2005
THIRD QUARTER INVESTMENT
PERFORMANCE REVIEW (7.0)
Report Exhibits
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That
the report dated November 7, 2005 entitled “2005
Third Quarter Investment Performance Review” be received.
CARRIED
22. COURT
SERVICES REVIEW UPDATE (7.0)
Report
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That
the report dated November 7, 2005 entitled “Court
Services Review Update” be received;
And
that staff report back to Council on the recommendations that will be included
in the final Court Services Review report.
CARRIED
23. MINUTES – MARKHAM RACE RELATIONS
COMMITTEE
– MAY 2, 2005, JUNE 6, 2005
AND SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 (16.10)
May June Sept.
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the minutes of the Markham Race Relations Committee meeting held on May 2,
2005, June 6, 2005 and September 12, 2005 be received.
CARRIED
24. MINUTES
– VARLEY-McKAY ART FOUNDATION OF
MARKHAM – SEPTEMBER 26, 2005
AND OCTOBER 24, 2005 (6.12)
Sept. Oct.
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the minutes of the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham meeting
held on September
26, 2005 and October 24, 2005 be received.
25. MINUTES – CANADA DAY COMMITTEE
– SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 (3.0)
Minutes
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the minutes of the Canada
Day Committee meeting held on September 19, 2005 be received.
CARRIED
26. MINUTES
– MARKHAM THEATRE BOARD
– AUGUST 22, 2005 AND
SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 (6.2)
Aug. Sept.
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the minutes of the Markham Theatre Board meeting held on August 22, 2005 and September 26, 2005 be received.
CARRIED
27. MINUTES
– MARKHAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
ACCESSIBILITY – JUNE 15, 2005,
SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 AND
OCTOBER 19, 2005 (16.9)
June Sept. Oct.
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the minutes of the Markham Advisory Committee on Accessibility meeting held on
June 15, 2005, September 21, 2005 and October 19, 2005, be received.
CARRIED
28. SETTLERS
PARK LANDFILL SITE MANAGEMENT
– STATUS UPDATE (5.8)
Report
Committee
briefly discussed alternative options such as the creation of a storm water
management pond on the site, and the feasibility of planting a rapid growth
forest.
Moved by
Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by
Councillor S. Daurio
That the
report entitled Settlers Park Landfill Site Management –
Status Update be received;
And that staff
report back when the result of application to the Canada-Ontario Municipal
Rural Infrastructure Fund is known.
CARRIED
29. CANADIAN
URBAN INSTITUTE
URBAN LEADERSHIP AWARDS
NOMINATION PACKAGE (12.2.6)
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
the correspondence, dated October 20, 2005,
from Mr. Robin Mednick, Canadian Urban Institute, requesting nominations for
the third annual Urban Leadership Awards, be received and referred to Members
of Council.
CARRIED
30. CORPORATION
OF THE TOWN OF TECUMSEH
RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO
CANADIAN
PASSPORTS (13.5.2)
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
the letter dated October 7, 2005, from the Clerk of the Town of Tecumseh
requesting support of a resolution regarding the extension of expiration and
cost of Canadian passports be received.
CARRIED
31. UNITED
WAY OF YORK REGION
LETTER OF APPRECIATION
(12.2.6)
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
the letter, dated October 18, 2005 from the CEO of the United Way of York
Region, expressing appreciation to the Town for providing picnic tables and
garbage cans at the site of their Open House held on September 24, 2005 at
Buttonville Airport be received.
CARRIED
32. ASSOCIATION
OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO (AMO)
ALERT - OMERS SUPPLEMENTAL
PLAN COSTS
RELATED TO BILL 206 (13.12.2
& 11.0)
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
the AMO “Alert” dated October 13, 2005 directing municipalities to complete a
new costing template which will help finance staff calculate potential cost
impacts relating to proposed Bill 206, Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement
System Act, 2005 be received and referred to the Treasurer.
CARRIED
33. TORONTO
AND REGION CONSERVATION
AUTHORITY RESOLUTION –
CREATION OF GTA
CLIMATE AND CLEAN AIR AGENCY
(13.1, 13.2.2, 5.7)
Moved
by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded
by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
the resolution dated October 11, 2005, carried by the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority, calling on the Federal and Provincial Governments to
create a GTA climate and clean air agency be received.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The General Committee adjourned at the hour
of 10:45
a.m.