GENERAL COMMITTEE

That the deputation by Cathy Jaynes, Director of Healthy Lifestyles, Regional Health Services, regarding Children and Smoke Free Cars be received; And that the letter dated October 18, 2007 from Mr. D. Kelly, Regional Clerk regarding a resolution passed by York Region Council urging the federal government to pass legislation regarding children and smoke free cars, be received; And that the resolution passed by York Region Council urging the federal government to pass legislation regarding children and smoke free cars be endorsed.

That the minutes of the November 14, 2007 Grant Subcommittee be received; And that the request to increase the 2008 Grants Sub-Committee allocation by $40,000 over 2007 be

That the letter from Mr. B. Dager, taxi driver, requesting an appeal on the decision to remove his name from the Taxi Priority List; And the deputation from Mr. M. Eid on behalf of Mr. Dager be received; And that a Licensing Committee hearing be convened to hear Mr. B. Dager’s appeal against the removal of his name from the Taxi Priority List.

That the letter dated November 15, 2007 from the City of Vaughan regarding Vaughan’s nomination of Opera York for the Premier’s Award of Excellence in the Arts and requesting that the Mayor submit a letter of support for the nomination by November 30, 2007, be received; And that the Mayor write a letter in support of the nomination.

That the Committee resolve in camera to discuss a confidential personnel matter (9:15)

That the Committee rise (11:40)