General Committee Meeting

That the minutes of the September 8, 2020 General Committee meeting be confirmed. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

That Council receive the Asset Management Plan Progress Update. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

That the minutes of the Markham Sub-Committee - (Swan Lake Water Quality Control Program) meeting held August 14, 2020, be received for information purposes. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

That the presentation entitled “Geese Management at Swan Lake – Overview of Options and Path Forward”, dated September 21, 2020, be received; and, That Council approve the proposed changes outlined in the presentation to the existing Swan Lake Geese Control program; and, That a review of options for modifying the habitat to deter geese from Swan Lake shall be considered through the Park Refresh Plan; and, That the budget shortfall, in the amount of $9,500, be funded from the Non-DC capital contingency for project 20250 Water Quality Improvements and Geese Control for the implementation of 2020 fall hazing and volunteer program; and, That the 2021 Water Quality Improvements and Geese Control project request include $10,000 for the TRCA managed geese relocation program; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

That Council approve an additional $9,000.00 to include a strobe light pilot for geese population management. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

That staff be directed to provide additional information on the impacts of a strobe light pilot program to foster geese population management for the Council Meeting on September 30, 2020. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

That the report entitled “Assumption of McCowan Road Watermain and associated infrastructure constructed by the Regional Municipality of York” be received; and, That Staff be authorized to assume the ownership of the new McCowan Road 150mm diameter PVC watermain and associated infrastructure constructed by The Regional Municipality of York; and, That the Director of Environmental Services be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between The Regional Municipality of York and the City of Markham related to the assumption of McCowan Road Watermain and associated infrastructure, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

Whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented public health challenges to Canada which has resulted in a slowdown of the Canadian economy and has created significant financial pressures to most industry sectors; and, Whereas this unprecedented environment of economic uncertainty has directly and immediately impacted the hospitality and tourism sectors, with hotels experiencing record low occupancy rates driven in part by the closure of international borders, reduced business workshops and conferences combined with lower consumer travel confidence; and, Whereas the uncertainty of recovery timing and the expectation that a full recovery may take several years, it is imperative that the provincial government provide immediate measures to protect and assist Ontario’s Hotel Industry so they can remain resilient and viable during this uncertain time; and, Whereas the COVID-19 pandemic had prompted the Province of Ontario to postpone the 2020 Assessment Update, and further directed that all Ontario property assessments to be levied upon for the 2021 tax year, continue to be based on the fully phased-in assessment amounts utilized for the 2020 tax year; and, Whereas the current property assessment values of hotel properties do not represent the current negative financial impact of COVID-19 and the substantial decrease in revenue experienced by Hotels, which will result in inaccurate property assessments and significant property tax burdens moving forward into the 2021 taxat

That the General Committee Meeting adjourn at 11:47 AM. Vote Type: Majority (Voted)

1. That the minutes of the September 8, 2020 General Committee meeting be confirmed.

1. That Council receive the Asset Management Plan Progress Update.

1. That the minutes of the Markham Sub-Committee - (Swan Lake Water Quality Control Program) meeting held August 14, 2020, be received for information purposes.

1. That the presentation entitled “Geese Management at Swan Lake – Overview of Options and Path Forward”, dated September 21, 2020, be received; and, 2. That Council approve the proposed changes outlined in the presentation to the existing Swan Lake Geese Control program; and, 3. That a review of options for modifying the habitat to deter geese from Swan Lake shall be considered through the Park Refresh Plan; and, 4. That the budget shortfall, in the amount of $9,500, be funded from the Non- DC capital contingency for project 20250 Water Quality Improvements and Geese Control for the implementation of 2020 fall hazing and volunteer program; and, 5 5. That the 2021 Water Quality Improvements and Geese Control project request include $10,000 for the TRCA managed geese relocation program; and further, 6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That Council approve an additional $9,000.00 to include a strobe light pilot for geese population management.

That staff be directed to provide additional information on the impacts of a strobe light pilot program to foster geese population management for the Council Meeting on September 30, 2020.

6 1. That the report entitled “Assumption of McCowan Road Watermain and associated infrastructure constructed by the Regional Municipality of York” be received; and, 2. That Staff be authorized to assume the ownership of the new McCowan Road 150mm diameter PVC watermain and associated infrastructure constructed by The Regional Municipality of York; and, 3. That the Director of Environmental Services be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between The Regional Municipality of York and the City of Markham related to the assumption of McCowan Road Watermain and associated infrastructure, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor; and further, 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the General Committee Meeting adjourn at 11:47 AM. 10