Trinela Cane, Commissioner, Corporate Services, provided opening remarks and indicated that this workshop is an opportunity to obtain feedback from Councillors and the City's subject matter experts to review current issues and to develop a robust bylaw strategy. She also indicated that the City retained Juanita Gledhill, of the MCC Group, to facilitate the session to focus on the issues and develop outcomes. Ms. Cane and Chris Bullen, Manager, Bylaw Services, presented a brief overview of the City's Bylaw and Regulatory Services, their functions, key themes, accomplishments and current priorities to provide context in relation to the session's discussions and that one objective is to take a more proactive approach to the administration of bylaw services. Ms. Cane and Mr. Bullen thanked Members of Council and staff for their input and ongoing support.
Ms. Gledhill, addressed the Committee and staff and thanked attendees for investing their time and interest in local government. She outlined the workshop process and that there will be seven concurrent discussion tables to address specific topics through a macro lens to gather input on where to see proactive enforcement or compliance driven enforcement to achieve a safe community and keep Markham beautiful. Additionally, Members of Council were asked to note and rank their top 3 priorities.
Attendees were assigned to their starting discussion table and rotated after a timed discussion until all seven stations were completed. The feedback obtained will be used to identify priorities and to assist in the development of the future Bylaw Services Strategy.