GENERAL COMMITTEE

That the report entitled “Programming & Charrette, East Markham Community Centre & Library” be received; And that Council generally supports the recommended programs and associated space requirements contained in this report and as presented by the Town’s retained architectural/engineering services consultant, Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners; And that staff arrange a meeting between Council and representatives from Markham Stouffville Hospital to discuss programs and service integration, prior to the Hospital’s public consultation session on November 7, 2007; And that staff report back on comments made at General Committee on October 22, 2007 and with the findings from the meeting with Hospital representatives; And that Council direct staff to conduct a follow-up public consultation Charrette to refine the program and space requirements and solicit further input and comments from stakeholders and the public , following the staff update report ; And that staff report back of the findings of the aforementioned Charrette; And further that staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the itinerary for the 2007 Green Build International Conference and Expo, November 7-9, 2007 to be held in Chicago, Il. be received; And that Council approve a request by Councillor E. Shapero, Chair, Environmental Sustainability Committee to attend the conference.