M I N U T E S
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
2005-01-18
Canada
Room
Meeting No. 2
Attendance
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Mayor D. Cousens
Regional Councillors J. Heath
J. Jones
(5:45 p.m.)
B. O'Donnell
Councillors S. Daurio
J.
Virgilio (5:12 p.m.)
G.
McKelvey
J.
Webster
D.
Horchik
K.
Usman (5:10 p.m.)
A.
Chiu
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J. Baird, Commissioner of Development
Services
S. Birrell, Town Clerk
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
P. Miller, Manager, Secretariat Services
J. Sales, Commissioner of Community & Fire
Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services
S. Laing, Director of Human Resources
S. Sonoda, Human Resources Analyst
J. Carnegie, Director, Corporate
Communications
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The Committee of the Whole meeting convened at the hour of 5:05 p.m. with Mayor D. Cousens in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None declared.
1. MINUTES
OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
- DECEMBER 14, 2004 (16.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held
on December 14, 2004 be confirmed.
Carried
2. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
REQUEST
2005 CHINESE NEW YEAR
CELEBRATION (12.2.6) Report
Committee had before it the report dated January 18, 2005 from the Town Clerk with
respect to the request for financial assistance submitted by the Canadian Asian
Business Information Network (C.A.B.I.N.)for the 2005 Chinese New Year Celebration
which takes place on February 12, 2005.
Mr. James Wong and Mr. Raymond Yue, representatives of the
CNY2005 Organizing Committee, were in attendance, fielded questions and
provided additional details and clarification as requested.
Committee congratulated C.A.B.I.N. on the excellent press
conference with was held this date.
Members indicated their support for the event and its tremendous value
to the community. They expressed
concern, however, for the precedent setting nature of the request for $12,500
and stressed the need for organizations to seek and obtain other sources of
funding, including fundraising, rather than the municipality. In response to concerns, Committee was
advised that a Grants Policy is anticipated in the first quarter.
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
That Council approve financial support in the amount of
$5,000.00 for the 2005 Chinese New Year Celebration that will be held Saturday, February 12, 2005.
Carried
3. FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE REQUEST
2005 BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION
(12.2.6) Report
Committee had before it the report dated January 18, 2005 from the Town Clerk
with respect to the financial assistance request submitted by the Markham
African Caribbean Association for Phase I and II of the 2005 Black History
Celebration to be held on February 15 and 26, 2005.
Ms. Tesse Benn-Ireland, President, Markham African Caribbean
Association, was in attendance was in attendance in support of the
request. She answered questions and
provided details and clarification about the events.
Some discussion took place regarding the breakdown of expenses
and possible cost saving alternatives. It
was agreed that any assistance for the International
African Inventors
Museum would be a one time
grant. Members stressed the need for
organizations to seek and obtain other sources of funding, including
fundraising, rather than the municipality.
In response to concerns, Committee was advised that a Grants Policy is
anticipated in the first quarter.
Moved by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That Council approve financial support in the amount of
$1,000.00 to the Markham African Caribbean Association for the hosting of the
2005 Black History Celebration during the month of February.
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That Council approve financial support in the amount of
$1,500 to the Markham African Caribbean Association for the hosting of the one
day exhibition of the International African
Inventors Museum
to be held on February 26, 2005
as a one time expenditure.
Carried
4. 2005 ADVISORY
COMMITTEE/BOARD APPOINTMENTS (16.24)
Moved by Regional Councillor B. O’Donnell
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
Markham District Historical Museum Board
That the term of office for the following members of the Markham
District Historical Museum Board be extended to November 30, 2005:
Monica
Peel
Gunter
Langhorst, Chair
John
Bayfield
And that the resignation of Mr. Gordon Case be accepted with regret and
a letter of appreciation forwarded.
Carried
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Regional Councillor J. Jones joined the
meeting at 5:45 p.m.
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5. COUNCIL
REMUNERATION REVIEW
CITIZEN COMMITTEE REPORT
(16.23.2) Report Presentation
Committee had before it the report from the Council
Remuneration Review Citizen Committee dated January 18, 2005.
Committee extended thanks and appreciation to the Committee
and others who contributed their time and efforts in the review and report.
Mr. Lorne Clodge, Chair, Council Remuneration Review Citizen
Committee, introduced the members of the Committee in attendance and extended
thanks. He presented a review of the
process followed in determining the recommendation: background, process,
considerations, recommendation and other considerations. He explained that the concept and calculation
is based on the Region of York Council remuneration.
Some discussion took place regarding the calculation, the
comparison between Regional and Ward Councillors, the increase resulting from
the C.U.P.E. settlement normally extended to Councillors, the need for public
approval, and the severance calculation.
Committee consented to a separation of the question.
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the report and recommendations dated January 18, 2005 from the Council Remuneration
Review Citizen Committee, be received;
And that effective December 1, 2004, the base municipal
salary for all Regional Councillors be increased to $57,736 per annum (adjusted
total salary is reflective of $57,736 (municipal) and $40,963 (regional) for a
total of $98,700 – currently $95,831);
And that effective December 1, 2004,
the base salary for Local Councillors be increased to 60% of the adjusted total
salary of a Regional Councillor to a total of $59,220 (currently $54,867);
And that effective December 1, 2004,
the base salary for the Deputy Mayor be increased to 106% of the adjusted total
salary of a Regional Councillor, to a total of $104,622 (currently $101,323);
And that effective December 1, 2004,
the base salary for the Mayor be increased to 145% of the adjusted total salary
of a Regional Councillor, to a total of $143,115 (currently $138,047);
And that the salaries for
Councillors, the Deputy Mayor and the Mayor be adjusted on an ongoing basis as
per the percentages above;
And that all Members of Council no
longer receive the yearly increases provided to Non-Union staff (historically
those negotiated by CUPE);
And that no single annual salary
increase exceed 5% without a compensation review;
And further that all other benefits
for Town of Markham Members of Council remain unchanged.
Carried
(See following recorded vote) (10:1)
YEAS: Mayor D. Cousens, Regional
Councillor J. Jones, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor
J. Virgilio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D.
Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (10)
NAYS: Regional
Councillor J. Heath. (1)
ABSENT: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Councillor E. Shapero. (2)
That severance pay for Town of
Markham Members of Council be increased to: one month for every year of
continuous service up to twelve months, prorated for part years of service, and
3/52 of the annual remuneration of the member for every year of continuous
service in excess of twelve years, prorated for part years of service to a
maximum of eighteen months’ remuneration.
Carried
(See
following recorded vote) (9:2)
(See following motion to amend which was Lost)
YEAS: Mayor D. Cousens, Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor J. Virgilio,
Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Webster, Councillor D. Horchik,
Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (9)
NAYS: Regional
Councillor J. Heath, Regional Councillor J. Jones. (2)
ABSENT: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti, Councillor E. Shapero. (2)
Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded by Regional Councillor
J. Jones
That Item 5, paragraph 6 be
amended to provide that Members of Councillors would receive the Town of Markham
yearly increases provided to Non-Union staff (historically those negotiated by
C.U.P.E.) and not the Region of York increase.
Lost
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That thanks and sincere appreciation be extended to members
of the Council Remuneration Review Citizen Committee and others who contributed
their time and efforts in producing this report:
Lorne
Clodge, Chair
Helen
Murray, Vice Chair
Frank
Vetere
Deb
Weller
Wilbert
Lai
Rahul
Bhadwaj
Drew
Gerrard
Suzanne
Sonoda
Chris
Raynor.
Carried
6. POWERSTREAM PROMISSORY NOTE
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PAYMENT INTENT (13.8) Report Letter
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the attached letter stating that it is not the intent
of the Corporation of the Town of Markham to demand accelerated payment of the
PowerStream promissory note in accordance with section 3 of the “Amended and
Restated Promissory Note” dated June 1, 2004 within a year of the date of the
letter be approved by Council.
Carried
7. LICENSING COMMITTEE
PROPOSED REMUNERATION (2.0)
Staff was requested to consider and report back on the
possibility of members of the Licensing Committee being compensated for
attendance at hearings.
8. CONDOLENCES (12.2.6)
Condolences were extended to the family of Mr. Fred De
Gasperis in the recent passing of his Mother.
Condolences were extended to the family of former Regional
Councillor Fred Cox in the recent passing of his Mother.
The Committee of the Whole meeting
adjourned at 6:40 p.m.