GENERAL COMMITTEE

That the report entitled “Civic Centre Unit-Pavers Replacement Project – Paving Pattern Design Options dated November 16, 2007” be received ; And that Council approves the paving pattern Option ‘A’ as recommended by the Building and Parks Construction Committee for the Civic Centre Unit Pavers Replacement Project; And that staff report back on issues raised relating to the Civic Centre Master Plan and the proposed partnership with Markham District Energy Inc.

That the report titled “Analysis of the Current & Future Provision of Soccer Fields” be received; And that Council approval the leasing of sports fields at Fletchers Fields as required for the 2008 season to accommodate the loss of use of the Markham District High School soccer fields at a cost not to exceed $7500; And that the cost be funded from Strategic Services 2008 Operating Budget account 795-998-4272; And that staff continue to assess the feasibility of construction of soccer fields on lands owned and designated for schools in partnership with the York Region District School Board and the York Catholic District School Board in advance of school construction; And that staff report back to Committee on the results of investigations with the York Region District School Board and the York Catholic District School Board on advance construction of soccer fields; And that staff be requested to arrange a tour for Council to view major soccer centres. And that Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the following members of the Markham Social Club be thanked for organizing the annual Holiday Dinner: