M I N U T E S
GENERAL
COMMITTEE
2008-05-26
Meeting No. 11
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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Mayor F. Scarpitti (a: Deputy Mayor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Regional Councillor G. Landon Regional Councillor T. Wong (a: Councillor V. Burke (a: Councillor E. Shapero Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor D. Horchik Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer C. Conrad, Town Solicitor A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services J. Baird, Commissioner of Development Services P. Loukes, Acting Commissioner, Asset Management A.
Seabrooke, Acting Commissioner, I. Kutter, Auditor General K. Kitteringham, Deputy Town Clerk B. Cribbett, Treasurer S. Laing, Director, Human Resources A. Brown, Director, Engineering J. Lustig, Director, Financial and Client Services P. Ingham, General Manager, Operations J. Klaus, General Manager, Waterworks A. Tang, Acting Manager, Financial Planning M. Ingwersen. District Manager (West), Operations C. Marsales, Manager, Waste Management C. Raynor, Committee Clerk |
The General Committee convened at
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None disclosed
1. BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA (BIA) No
Attachment
STREETSCAPE SERVICES (3.11
& 3.12)
Mr. P. Howes,
Manager, Markham Business Improvement Area (BIA), Mr. G. McCormick, Manager,
Unionville BIA, and Ms. T. MacKinnon, Unionville BIA presented information
relating to the streetscape services offered in the BIAs. There was discussion
relating to the level of service in the BIAs as compared to other areas of the
Town and Committee sought clarification on some minor issues. There was also
discussion of the costs incurred by the BIAs for streetscape services in 2008
and previous years.
Moved by
Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by
Councillor C. Moretti
That the deputations by Mr. P. Howes, Manager, Markham BIA, Mr. G. McCormick, Manager, Unionville BIA, and Ms. T. MacKinnon, Unionville BIA, regarding streetscape services in the BIAs, be received.
CARRIED
2. PUBLIC
SECTOR ACCOUNTING BOARD (PSAB) 3150- Page
1
TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS (7.0)
L. Whetham, ext. 4630
Ms. L. Whetham, Project Manager, Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB), presented information on the tangible capital assets requirements of PSAB and the compliance work done to-date. There was brief discussion on the criteria for including a tangible capital asset. It was noted that individually-tracked assets will likely have a minimum value of $5,000 but that groups of assets will also be tracked.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the presentation entitled PSAB 3150 Tangible Capital Assets by Ms. L. Whetham, Project Manager, Public Sector Accounting Board, be received.
CARRIED
3. MINUTES
OF THE APRIL 21 & MAY 5,
2008 Page
9
GENERAL COMMITTEE (16.0)
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the minutes of the April 21 and May 5, 2008 General Committee be
received.
4. MINUTES
OF THE APRIL 17, 2008 Page
47
MARKHAM
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the minutes of the April 17, 2008 Markham Environmental Advisory
Committee be received.
5. MINUTES
OF THE APRIL 7, 2008 Page
51
RACE RELATIONS COMMITTEE (16.0)
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the minutes of the April 7, 2008 Race Relations Committee be
received.
6. MINUTES
OF THE APRIL 23, 2008 Page
55
ANIMAL CARE SERVICES COMMITTEE
(16.0)
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the minutes of the April 23, 2008 Animal Care Services Committee
be received.
7. APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS
TO No
Attachment
ADVISORY COMMITTEES (16.0)
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the resignation
of Mr. Pratheesh Ratnasingham from the Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee be accepted with regret, and a letter of appreciation be
forwarded; and,
That Miss Quan Low
Sin be appointed to the Milliken Mills Main Street Advisory Group ; and,
That the resignation of Mr.
Gordon To from the Markham Race Relations Committee be accepted with
regret, and a letter of appreciation be forwarded; and further,
That the following
appointments to the Heintzman House Community Centre Board be confirmed
for the term ending
Ed Hankins, Chair
Ken Davis,
Vice-Chair
Pat Chamandy
Paul Glionna
Sam Masson
Bob Willson
Stan Daurio
Frank Butters
Don Poscente.
CARRIED
8. STAFF
AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR THE MONTH Page
57
OF MARCH 2008 (7.4)
A. Moore, ext. 4711
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the report entitled “Staff Awarded Contracts for the Month of March 2008” be received.
9. WATER AND SEWER ARREARS ADDED TO THE TAX ROLL (7.3) Page 69
B. Cribbett, ext. 4735
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the report entitled, “Water and Sewer Arrears Added to the Tax Roll” be received for information; and,
That
Council endorse the policy of adding of water/sewer arrears to the tax account
of the property to which the service was provided effective
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
10. NEW
USER FEE- CHARGES ADDED TO THE TAX Page
73
COLLECTOR’S ROLL (7.3)
B. Cribbett, ext. 4735
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That Council approve a $30.00 administrative fee to be charged for the addition of non-tax related arrears on the tax collector's roll; and,
That By-Law 2002-276 be amended to reflect this fee; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
11. EXTENSION
OF CONTRACT 077-T-05 ADULT
SCHOOL
CROSSING GUARDS PROGRAM (3.16)
D. Smarelli, ext. 4055, T. Casale, ext. 3190
Staff agreed to report to Council on
Moved by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the report entitled “Extension of Contract 077-T-05 Adult School Crossing Guard Program” be received; and,
That Contract 077-T-05 Adult School Crossing Guard Program be extended for one (1)
additional year ending June 30, 2009 with Staffing Services Inc. and including
the existing terms and conditions as outlined in the original bid document, in
the estimated annual amount of $576,236.00, exclusive of GST; and,
That funds for this contract during the 2008 season (i.e. September 2008 – December 2008) be funded from the Engineering Department’s 2008 Operating Budget account 640 998 5642 School Crossing Guards in the estimated amount of $253,572.00, exclusive of GST; and,
That funds for this contract during the 2009 season (i.e. January 2009 – June 2009), in the estimated amount of $322,664.00, exclusive of GST, be included in the 2009 budget; and further,
That
Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to
this resolution.
CARRIED
12. AWARD OF TENDER 065-T-08 TRAFFIC CALMING Page 79
AT ROYAL ORCHARD BOULEVARD ,
CARLTON
VILLAGE PARKWAY
P. Kalia, ext. 6200, D. Smarrelli, ext. 4055, T.
Casale, ext. 3190
It was noted that traffic calming measures
will not include speed humps.
Moved
by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Seconded
by Councillor C. Moretti
That the report entitled “Award of
Tender # 065-T-08 Traffic Calming at Royal Orchard
Boulevard, Carlton Road and Village Parkway” be received; and,
That the contract for Tender # 065-T-08 Traffic Calming at Royal Orchard Boulevard, Carlton Road and Village Parkway be awarded to the lowest priced qualified bidder, Mopal Construction Limited in the amount of $373,753.00 exclusive of GST; and,
That a contingency in the amount of $56,062.00 exclusive of GST, be established to cover any additional construction costs and that the Director of Engineering be authorized to approve expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified limit; and,
That the award be funded from the 2007 Engineering Capital for Safe Streets Programme, project # 083 5350 7660 005 in the amount of $429,815.00; and further,
That
CARRIED
13. MOTION
REGARDING POWERSTREAM Page
85
OPERATIONS CENTRE (13.7)
C. Conrad, ext. 4737
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor C.
Moretti
Whereas PowerStream Management has
recommended to its Board of Directors that it move to one operation centre to
service PowerStream’s existing service territory;
And whereas at its meeting of April 25,
2008, PowerStream’s Board of Directors approved a recommendation authorizing
PowerStream’s Management to finalize negotiations with JAXX Corporation (Atlas)
for the lease and purchase option of a new operations centre and for the
purchase of adjacent land for a new transformer station, subject to Shareholder
approval;
And whereas the Shareholders Agreement
(“Shareholders Agreement”) between The Corporation of the Town of Markham,
Markham Energy Corporation, The Corporation of the City of Vaughan and Amalco
Hydro Distribution Inc., dated June 1, 2004, as amended, provides in Section
2.05 that the Corporation shall maintain two (2) operations centres, together
with two (2) store front customer service centres, one to be located in each of
Markham and Vaughan;
And whereas Section 5.03 of the
Shareholders Agreement provides that an amendment to the Shareholders Agreement
requires agreement in writing, duly executed by all parties to the Shareholders
Agreement;
It is therefore resolved that The Corporation of the
Town of
“The
head office and registered office of the Corporation shall be located in one of
the municipalities where the Business is conducted. In addition, the
Corporation shall maintain one or more operation centre(s) within PowerStream’s
service territory, one of which shall be located within Markham or Vaughan, and
shall maintain two store front customer service centres, one to be located in
each of Markham and
CARRIED
14. AWARD
OF TENDER #052-T-08 TOWNWIDE, PAVEMENT Page
87
MARKINGS (7.12.2)
B. Walter, ext. 2239
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the report entitled “Award of Tender # 052-T-08 Townwide, Pavement Markings” be received; and,
That the contract for Townwide, Pavement Markings be awarded to the lowest bidder, Guild Electric Ltd. for an estimated annual amount of $254,089.40 exclusive of GST, totalling $762,268.20 exclusive of GST for a period of three (3) years; and,
That funds for this contract for the 2008 period be drawn from the 2008 Operating Budget Account 700 505 5307 Pavement Markings in the estimated amount of $254,089.40 exclusive of GST; and,
That funds for this contract for the 2009 and 2010 periods, in the estimated amount of $508,178.80 exclusive of GST, be included in the 2009 and 2010 Operating Budget; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution;
CARRIED
15. BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT AREA (BIA) STREETSCAPE Page
91
SERVICES (3.11 & 3.12)
M. Ingwersen, ext. 3000, A. Tang, ext. 2344
There was considerable discussion concerning streetscape services in the Business Improvement Areas (BIAs). It was agreed that the streetscape enhancements are a draw for visitors and it was suggested that innovations in maintenance techniques may help reduce associated costs. Increased use of perennials was also suggested and there was agreement that a Working Group should consider ways to ensure all areas of the Town are treated equally.
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That
the report dated
That
the report dated
That the emails from the following members of the Main Street Markham
BIA forwarding their comments with respect to the report entitled, “Business
Improvement Area-Streetscape Services” be received:
Roger Clements
Diane Kobelansky
Paul Salvo
Leslie Olson
Beatrice and John
Barbarian
Victor Hartman;
and,
That in 2008, the
That a Committee be established to consider a Town-wide policy on
streetscape enhancement and beautification, to be in effect in 2009; and,
That the
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
16. BILL
130-IMPACT ON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT Page
109
AREAS (BIA) (3.11 & 3.12)
K. Kitteringham, ext. 8220
There was considerable discussion concerning the Business Improvement
Areas (BIAs). Topics discussed included the potential for additional BIAs;
issues regarding the use of Town property and facilities used by the BIAs; the
possibility of having BIAs implement parking restrictions on private property in
those areas; notice requirements for BIA meetings.
Moved by Deputy Mayor J.
Heath
Seconded by Councillor J.
Webster
That the report entitled “Bill 130 – Impact on Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)” be received for information purposes; and,
That a copy of the report entitled “Bill 130 – Impact on Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)” be provided to Markham’s BIAs for information/action; and,
That the Clerk meet with representatives from
the BIAs, including Council representatives, in order to review the
requirements and implications of Bill 130, with an invitation extended to all
Members of their Management Boards; and,
That staff review and report back to General
Committee on the enactment of a general by-law regarding the accountability,
transparency, financial management and the governance structure of Markham’s
BIAs; and further,
That staff consider inviting representatives
from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to give a presentation to
General Committee and representatives of the BIAs, on Bill 130.
CARRIED
17. ZERO
WASTE POLICY FOR TOWN FOOD AND CATERING Page
113
SERVICES AND EVENTS (5.1)
C. Marsales, ext. 3560
Ms. C. Marsales, Manager, Waste Management, provided a brief overview
of the Zero Waste Policy.
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the Report entitled “Zero
That effective July 1, 2008, all food service
operations and Town run events in the Civic Center conform to Markham’s Zero
That effective January 1, 2009, all food service
operations in Town owned or leased facilities and Town run events conform to
Markham’s Zero
That effective January 1, 2009, all food service vendors who supply services directly or indirectly to the Town, through the servicing of Town sponsored events be prohibited from using polystyrene food serving products including but not limited to plastic utensils, clamshell containers, cups, and plates; and,
That effective January 1, 2009, all community events that have been
financially supported by the Town be required to conform to Markham’s Zero
Waste Food Service and Catering Service Policy; and,
That an awareness and education program be developed; and,
That the Town’s cafeteria services contract mandate the adherence to this policy; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all
things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
18. CONTRACT EXTENSION 014-R-02 CAFETERIA Page
123
SERVICES FOR THE MARKHAM
A. Moore, ext. 4711
Mr. M. Schreiner, Vice
President, Local Food Plus (LFP), presented information relating to the
benefits of local food. It was noted that food is considered local if it
originated in
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the report entitled “Contract extension 014-R-02 Cafeteria Services for Markham Civic
Centre” be received; and,
That
the presentation by Mr. M.
Schreiner, Vice President, Local
Food Plus (LFP), be received; and,
That
the tendering process be waived in accordance with
That Contract 014-R-02 for Cafeteria Services for Markham Civic Centre be extended to Unique Caterers & Party Services (Unique Caterers), for a term of three (3) years with an option to renew for an additional two (2) years based on mutual agreement and with revised financial terms and conditions as provided under financial consideration section of this report; and,
That Contract 014-R-02 for Cafeteria Services for Markham Civic Centre be amended to include 8100 Warden Ave Cafeteria Services requirements; and,
That the Cafeteria
Services contract include a clause that focuses on provision of services that
conform to the Town’s healthy workplace environment and initiatives related to
waste diversion resulting in a “Zero Waste” environment; and,
That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with Unique Caterers in a form satisfactory to the Town’s Solicitor and Commissioner, Corporate Services; and,
That
the Manager of
That the Treasurer be given the authority to set aside annually up to ten per cent of the revenue from the contract to assist Unique Caterers on pricing strategies and procurement alternatives to enable the achieving of the mandates of the Corporate Zero Waste policy, healthy food alternatives and Local Food Procuring initiatives; and,
That the current working group continue to work with Unique Caterers and periodically report to the environmental issues committee on the progress of the Zero Waste initiatives; and,
That funds collected will be credited to the Corporate Revenue Account; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
19. AWARD OF TENDER 043-T-08 STEELES AVENUE EAST
WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT (PHASE 2) FROM HENDERSON
AVENUE BAYVIEW AVENUE
AVENUE
P. Kumar, ext 2898, A. Sobti, ext. 2239
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the report entitled “Award of Tender 043-T-08 Steeles Avenue East Watermain Replacement (Phase 2) from Henderson Avenue to Bayview Avenue” be received; and,
That the contract for 043-T-08 Steeles Avenue East Watermain Replacement (Phase 2) from Henderson Avenue to Bayview Avenue be awarded to the lowest priced bidder, Hollingworth Construction Co. in the amount of $965,877.50 exclusive of GST; and,
That a separate purchase order in the amount of
$96,587.75 exclusive of GST be issued for contingency to cover any
additional fees and that the Director of Asset Management be authorized to
approve expenditure of this contingency amount up to the specified limit in
accordance with the Expenditure Control Policy; and,
That staff be authorized to retain a
qualified geotechnical consulting firm in accordance with the Town’s purchasing
bylaw to provide geotechnical and materials testing services during
construction for an upset limit of $7,000.00 exclusive of GST; and,
That the award be funded from the 2008 Waterworks Department Capital Project 053-6150-8435-005 Watermain Construction/Replacement; in the amount of $1,350,000.00; and,
That upon payment of all the invoices, the remaining funds in the amount of $280,534.75 be returned to the original funding source; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
20. CANCELLATION,
REDUCTION OR REFUND OF TAXES Page
157
UNDER SECTION 357 AND 358 IF
THE MUNICIPAL ACT 2001 (7.3)
B. Cribbett, ext. 4735
There was no one in attendance to speak on this matter.
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That taxes totalling approximately $234,407.42 be adjusted under Section 357 (in the amount of $222,240.66) and Section 358 (in the amount of $12,166.76) of the Municipal Act, 2001 of which the Town’s portion is estimated to be $29,708.48; and,
That the associated interest be cancelled in
proportion to the
That the Treasurer be directed to adjust the Collector’s Roll accordingly; and further,
That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
21. 2008 TAX RATE AND LEVY BY-LAW (7.3) Page 163
B. Cribbett, ext. 4735
Staff agreed to publish details of the 2008 Tax Rate and Levy By-Law on
the Town’s website.
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That a by-law to provide for the levy and collection of property taxes totalling $469,324,052 required by the Town of Markham, Regional Municipality of York and the Boards of Education in a form substantially similar to the attached Appendix and satisfactory to the Town Solicitor and to provide for the mailing of notices requesting payment of taxes for the year 2008, as set out as follows, be approved:
Town of
Region of
School Boards: $172,150,750
Old
Unionville BIA: $ -
Total $469,324,052
And
that this report be forwarded to the Council meeting of
That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
22. DEVELOPMENT CHARGES TRANSITION RULES (7.11) Page 175
B. Cribbett, ext. 4735
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the report titled “Development Charge Transition Rules” be received; and,
That Council approve a transition policy for implementation of the proposed development charge by-law amendments, as follows:
- that subdivision applicants that have submitted all documentation required to initiate the Subdivision Agreement, as set out in this report, on or before 14 days from the date of enactment of the 2008 Town Wide Hard and Area Specific Development Charge By-laws, be charged development charges based on the current 2004 bylaw rates, as indexed;
- that site plans that have been endorsed by Council on or before 14 days from the date of enactment of the 2008 Town Wide Hard and Area Specific Development Charge By-laws, be charged development charges based on the current 2004 bylaw rates, as indexed; and,
That subdivision applicants that qualify for the 2004 development charge rates be given until September 30, 2008 to register their subdivisions, failing which the 2008 by-law rates apply; and,
That site plan applicants that qualify for the 2004 development charge rates be given until September 30, 2008 to complete the site plan agreement process and obtain a building permit, failing which the 2008 by-law rates apply; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
23. DISASTER
RELIEF-MYANMAR (BURMA
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Councillor V. Burke
That the Staff memorandum dated May 15, 2008 from Mr. S. Mintz, Deputy
Fire Chief, Emergency Management and Co-ordination regarding disaster relief
for Myanmar (Burma) be received.
CARRIED
24. SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING (9.0) No Attachment
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
That, as recommended
by the Chair, June 23, 2008 be set aside for an extra General Committee meeting
in the event it is required to complete its business before the summer recess.
CARRIED
25. COUNCIL REMUNERATION (11.9) Page 183
S. Laing, ext. 4725
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the Staff Memorandum
dated
That there be a one time
economic adjustment to equalize Ward and Regional Councillors’ base salaries at
$60,717; and
That further benefit
improvements and remuneration increases be based on the CUPE Agreement, as it
is for the Town’s senior management, with effect from April, 2007.
CARRIED
26. GLENBOURNE
AND GLENRIDGE COMMUNITIES Page
185
SANITARY SEWER (LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT) (5.5)
P. Kumar, ext. 2898, P. Fu, ext. 3010
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti
That the report entitled “Glenbourne and Glenridge Communities Sanitary Sewer (Local Improvement)” be received; and,
That the municipal sanitary sewer system options proposed for Glenbourne and Glenridge Communities be received; and,
That the Asset Management Department staff report back to Council if a local improvement project is requested by the community and staff recommendations on the overall servicing scheme; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
27. COMMUNITY
LEAD TESTING PROGRAM- Page
189
STATUS REPORT (1) (5.3)
K. Dennison, ext. 2519
Mr. J. Klaus, General Manager, Waterworks, provided a brief overview of
the Community Lead Testing Program. Committee requested there be a press
release outlining the success of the Program.
Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
That the report “Community Lead Testing Program – Status Report (1)” be received; and,
That staff report back to Council with the findings of the Community Lead Testing Program after completion of Sampling Period # 2; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
28. SMOG
SUMMIT
M. Urquhart, ext. 7502
Moved by Regional
Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Regional
Councillor G. Landon
That the staff
memorandum from Ms. M Urquhart, Manager, Environmental Leadership, regarding
the Smog Summit in June, 2008, be received; and,
That Mayor F. Scarpitti be authorized to sign the 2008
CARRIED
29. GRANT REQUEST-SOUTH ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH (7.6) Page 199
Mr. S. Joshi and Mr. A. Kumar, on behalf of Vedic Cultural Centre, presented information relating to the work of the Centre and of the South Asian Heritage Month event.
Committee
suggested that the Vedic Cultural Centre use the Civic Centre to host an
information display during the South Asian Heritage Month event on
Moved by
Councillor V. Burke
Seconded by
Councillor L. Kanapathi
That the presentations by Mr. S. Joshi and Mr. A. Kumar, on behalf of
Vedic Cultural Centre, regarding the work of the Centre and of the South Asian
Heritage Month event, be received; and,
That
the grant application from the Vedic Cultural Centre towards their South Asian
Heritage Celebration event on May 31, 2008 be approved to a level of $2,500 to
be funded from the Council Sponsorships Account number 840-841-5840.
CARRIED
30. 2008 CELEBRATE MARKHAM
BY THE GRANTS SUB-COMMITTEE INCLUDING THE 2008
CHARACTER COMMUNITY PROGRAM (7.6)
A. Tang, ext. 2433
There was discussion
concerning the various grant allocations.
Moved by Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J.
Heath
That the report dated May 26, 2008 entitled “2008 Celebrate Markham Grants Allocation by the Grants Sub-Committee including the 2008 Character Community Program” be received; and,
That $5,000 be allocated to Character Community from the unallocated balance of $5,250 within the 2008 Celebrate Markham Grants Budget; and,
That
the recommendations from the April 21, 2008 report entitled “2008 Celebrate
Markham Grants Allocation by the Grants Sub-Committee” be approved, save and except the amounts apportioned to the Seniors Clubs and Opera
York; and,
That staff report back to General Committee with a policy on grant allocations; and further,
That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That
staff be directed to consider options for retaining a consultant to provide
education to Celebrate
CARRIED
31. INTRODUCTION OF AUDITOR GENERAL (12.0)
Committee was introduced to Ms. I. Kutter, the new Auditor General of
the Town of
32. LAND BANKING STRATEGY (12.0)
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Deputy Mayor J. Heath
Whereas the Town of
And whereas the Town may also require land for future economic development partnership opportunities similar to the National Centre for Medical Device Development (NCMDD);
And whereas it may be both financially and strategically advantageous for the Town to purchase such land several years in advance of the actual known requirement;
Therefore be it resolved that staff report back to Committee with a comprehensive land banking strategy which will identify both potential future requirements and funding strategies.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the Committee resolve in camera to discuss the following
confidential matters: (
(a) Lease of Town Owned Lands
(b) Conveyance of Land to Box Grove Developments
(c) Proposed land transaction with ORC
(d) Proposed sale or lease of Town Owned Lands
(e)
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor C. Moretti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the Committee rise (
CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at