General Committee Meeting MinutesMeeting Number: 6Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 9:30 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.Live streamedRoll CallMayor Frank ScarpittiRegional Councillor Jim JonesRegional Councillor Joe LiRegional Councillor Alan HoCouncillor Keith IrishCouncillor Ritch LauCouncillor Reid McAlpineCouncillor Karen ReaCouncillor Andrew KeyesCouncillor Amanda CollucciCouncillor Juanita NathanRegretsDeputy Mayor Michael ChanCouncillor Isa LeeStaffAndy Taylor, Chief Administrative OfficerTrinela Cane, Commissioner, Corporate ServicesMorgan Jones, Commissioner, Community ServicesClaudia Storto, City Solicitor and Director of Human ResourcesBryan Frois, Chief of StaffJoseph Silva, TreasurerStephanie DiPerna, Director, Building StandardsHersh Tencer, Manager, Real PropertyAlex Moore, Manager of Purchasing & Accounts PayableShane Manson, Senior Manager, Revenue & Property TaxationMark Visser, Sr Manager Strategy Innovation & Investments Hristina Giantsopoulos, Election/Council & Committee Coordinator1.CALL TO ORDER INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTWe begin today by acknowledging the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples and their commitment to stewardship of the land. We acknowledge the communities in circle. The North, West, South and Eastern directions, and Haudenosaunee, Huron- Wendat, Anishnabeg, Seneca, Chippewa, and the Mississaugas of the Credit peoples. We share the responsibility with the caretakers of this land to ensure the dish is never empty and to restore relationships that are based on peace, friendship, and trust. We are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.General Committee convened at 9:34 AM, with Councillor Keith Irish presiding as Chair for all items on the agenda. Mayor Scarpitti arrived when General Committee convened into confidential session at 9:41 AM.2.DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Karen Rea declared a pecuniary interest in relation to Confidential Agenda item 13.1.3. 3.APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES 3.1MINUTES OF THE APRIL 16, 2024 GENERAL COMMITTEE (16.0) 1.Post-Meeting Minutes - GC_Apr16_2024 - English.pdfMoved byCouncillor Andrew KeyesSeconded byCouncillor Juanita Nathan That the minutes of the April 16, 2024 General Committee meeting be confirmed. Carried4.DEPUTATIONS There were no deputations. 5.COMMUNICATIONS There were no communications. 6.PETITIONS There were no petitions. 7.CONSENT REPORTS - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 7.1CANCELLATION, REDUCTION, OR REFUND OF TAXES UNDER SECTIONS 357 AND 358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 (7.3) 1.Cancellation, Reduction, or Refund of Taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 - April 2024.pdfMoved byRegional Councillor Jim JonesSeconded byCouncillor Karen Rea That the Report for the "Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001" be received; and, That the taxes totalling approximately $591,462 (incl. $6,410 of Stormwater Fees) be adjusted under Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 of which the City’s tax portion is estimated to be $109,785; and, That the associated interest be cancelled in proportion to the tax adjustments; and, That the Treasurer be directed to adjust the tax roll accordingly; and further, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. Carried7.22024 FIRST QUARTER INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE REVIEW (7.0) 1.2024 Q1 Investment Performance Review.pdf2.2024 First Quarter Analysis Investments print copy.pdfMoved byRegional Councillor Jim JonesSeconded byCouncillor Karen Rea That the report dated April 30, 2024 entitled “2024 First Quarter Investment Performance Review” be received. Carried8.CONSENT REPORTS - ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS 8.1THE MECP – MARKHAM DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - DRINKING WATER INSPECTION REPORT (5.3) 1.The MECP - Markham Distribution System - Drinking Water Inspection Report - January 30, 2024.pdf2.The MECP - Markham Distribution System - Drinking Water Inspection Report - January 30, 2024 - Attachment A.pdfMoved byRegional Councillor Joe LiSeconded byCouncillor Ritch Lau That the report entitled “The MECP – Markham Distribution System – Drinking Water Inspection Report, January 30, 2024” be received; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. Carried9.MOTIONS There were no motions.10.NOTICES OF MOTION There were no notices of motion. 11.NEW/OTHER BUSINESS There was no new or other business. 12.ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no announcements. 13.CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS General Committee convened into confidential session at 9:41 AM. Moved byCouncillor Andrew KeyesSeconded byCouncillor Juanita NathanThat, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, General Committee resolve into a confidential session to discuss the following matters:Carried13.1FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Public Comments: 13.1.1GENERAL COMMITTEE CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES- JANUARY 30 & MARCH 19, 2024 (16.0) [Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) (b)(c)(e)(f)] Attachments | Public Comments1.Post-Meeting Minutes - GC_Apr16_2024 - English.pdfGeneral Committee confirmed the Confidential Minutes of January 30, 2024 and March 19, 2024. 13.1.2A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE CITY OR LOCAL BOARD - Public Comments: General Committee consented to place this item on the May 1, 2024 Confidential Council Meeting Agenda for consideration. 13.1.3LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE Public Comments: (16.23); [MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001, Section 239 (2)(e)(f)] General Committee received the verbal update from the City Solicitor.13.2LAND, BUILDING & PARKS CONSTRUCTION MATTERS Public Comments: 13.2.1A POSITION, PLAN, PROCEDURE, CRITERIA OR INSTRUCTION TO BE APPLIED TO ANY NEGOTIATIONS CARRIED ON OR TO BE CARRIED ON BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD - DONATION OF MONUMENT Public Comments: General Committee consented to place this item on the May 1, 2024 Confidential Council Meeting Agenda for consideration. 14.ADJOURNMENT General Committee adjourned at 10:49 AM from Confidential Session and did not report out on any matter. Moved byMayor Frank ScarpittiSeconded byCouncillor Ritch LauThat General Committee adjourn from Confidential Session at 10:49 AM and not report out on any matter. CarriedNo Item Selected This item has no attachments.1.The MECP - Markham Distribution System - Drinking Water Inspection Report - January 30, 2024.pdf2.The MECP - Markham Distribution System - Drinking Water Inspection Report - January 30, 2024 - Attachment A.pdf1.Cancellation, Reduction, or Refund of Taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 - April 2024.pdf1.2024 Q1 Investment Performance Review.pdf2.2024 First Quarter Analysis Investments print copy.pdf1.Post-Meeting Minutes - GC_Apr16_2024 - English.pdf