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                                                                                       SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES

FOR COMMUNITY RECOGNITION

                                                                             November 8, 2012, 7:00 p.m.

                                                                  Council Chamber, Anthony Roman Markham Civic Centre

                                                                                                     Meeting No. 18

 

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ROLL CALL

Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Gord Landon, Regional Councillor Joe Li, Councillor Valerie Burke, Councillor Howard Shore, Councillor Carolina Moretti, Councillor Colin Campbell, Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Logan Kanapathi, Councillor Alex Chiu.

 

 

REGRETS

Deputy Mayor Jack Heath, Regional Councillor Jim Jones, Councillor Don Hamilton.

 

 

STAFF

Andy Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer

Brenda Librecz, Commissioner of Community and Fire Services

Martha Pettit, Acting City Clerk

Stephen Huycke, Acting Deputy Clerk

John Wong, Technology Support Specialist

 

 

 

The Special Council Meeting for Community Recognition convened at 7:17 p.m. on November 8, 2012 in the Council Chamber.  Mayor Frank Scarpitti presided.

 

On behalf of Council, Mayor Frank Scarpitti welcomed members of the public to the Special Council Meeting for Community Recognition.  He noted the purpose of the meeting is to recognize and celebrate individuals who have made contributions to the community of Markham.

 

 

 

1.         DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

(1)        None declared.

 

 


 

2.         PRESENTATIONS

 

(1)        RECOGNITION OF MENAKA THAKKAR
            - WINNER OF THE 2012 WALTER CARSEN PRIZE
            FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS (12.2.6)

 

Council recognized Ms. Menaka Thakkar on winning the 2012 Walter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts, awarded by the Canada Council of Arts.

 

The prize recognizes artistic excellence and distinguished career achievement by Canadian artists who have spent the major part of their career in Canada in dance, theatre or music.

 

 

(2)        MARKHAM SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTRE
            AND THORNHILL SENIORS CENTRE
            CHEQUE PRESENTATIONS (12.2.6)

 

Ms. Aileen Gibbons, President, Markham Seniors Activity Club, presented a cheque in the amount of $26,850 to Council to be applied against the operating costs of the Markham Seniors Activity Centre.

 

Mr. Wilf Shub, President, Thornhill Seniors Club, presented a cheque in the amount of $30,025.00 to Council to be applied against the operating costs of the Thornhill Seniors Centre.

 

On behalf of Council and residents of the City of Markham, Mayor Frank Scarpitti thanked the Markham Seniors Activity Club and Thornhill Seniors Club for their generous donation.

 

 

(3)        RECOGNITION OF MARKHAM FIRE-FIGHTERS
            - WINNER OF 2012 ALS ONTARIO PLANE PULL
            (AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS)
            – LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE) (12.2.6)

 

Council recognized members of the Markham Fire-Fighters Team on winning the 2012 ALS Ontario Plane Pull Competition held on May 27, 2012, including:

 

Benny Loughin

Roman Moser

Cameron Hodge

Colin Francis

Kristiann Engel

Joe Hill

Daniel Allen

Rocky Mino


 

Mr. Ron Martin, dedicated member of the ALS Ontario team, was in attendance to commemorate this recognition.  Since diagnosed with ALS, Mr Martin has been committed to raising awareness of the illness in the community.

 

Council also thanked Markham fire-fighters for their commitment to protecting the safety of residents.

 

 

(4)        U11 MARKHAM LIGHTNING 2001 GIRLS PREMIERE TEAM
            - 2012 YORK REGIONAL SOCCER ASSOCIATION
            MCGARRIGLE CUP CHAMPIONSHIP (12.2.6)

 

Council recognized members of the U11 Markham Lightning 2001 Girls Premiere Team on winning the 2012 York Regional Soccer Association McGarrigle Cup Championship, including:

 

Team Members

Natasha Filntissis

Vanessa Pasqualitto

Melissa Lamanna

Katherine Goldfried

Faith Simiana

Faith Windebank

Ariana Anastasiadis

Elaina Anastasiadis

Taylor Watson

Hannah McKenna

Eliana Borg

Rylee Traicoff

Angelina Leventis

Stacey Speranza

 

Coaches

George Filntissis

Angelo Pasqualitto

 

Team Managers

Patsy Simiana

Alex Leventis

 


 

(5)        CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS
            - RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND STAFF (12.2.6)

 

Council acknowledged community members and staff for their dedicated contributions towards the planning and execution of the 2012 Canada Day celebrations, including:

 

Crystal Blair

Perry Chan

Rocky Chen

Andrea Conlon

Dennis Flaherty

Laura Gold

Enzo Greco

Rob Hincks

Morgan Jones

June Lee

Lauren Matunin

Steve Matunin

Joanne Olsen

Mandy Ou

Gillian Shaw

Bev Shugg Barbeito

Peter Still

Jon Styles

Cynthia Taylor-Huff

Irene Tse

Matt Vetere

John Vipond

Bob Walter

 

Councillor Carolina Moretti and Councillor Alex Chiu, Co-Chairs, 2012 Canada Day Committee, extended congratulations to the members of committee for their outstanding efforts in organizing such a successful event.

 


 

(6)        RECOGNITION OF THE FEDERATION OF
            CHINESE CANADIANS IN MARKHAM (F.C.C.M.) AND
            TASTE OF ASIA (12.2.6)

 

Council commemorated the 20th Anniversary of the Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham (F.C.C.M.) and 10th Anniversary of Taste of Asia (TOA).

 

Members of the F.C.C.M and TOA were recognized, including:

 

Dr. Ken Ng, Chairman & Committee Members, F.C.C.M. and Taste of Asia

Emily Ng

Ed Joaquin

Gilbert Ng

Peter Chan

Maggie Cheung

Ben Cheung

Newton Wong

Dr. Lap Cheung Lee

Joseph Ng

Wai Fong Ng

Susan Yao-Arkilander

Wilfred Lam

Kenny Chum

Richard Yiu

Joyce Wong

Fung Lim

Thomas Shi

Roberto Wu

James Li

Mobeen Khaja, TOA Co-Chair

Anees Khaja

 

 

(7)        RECOGNITION OF JOHN WEBSTER
            - WINNER OF ONTARIO CHAMPION TOWN CRIERS AWARD (12.2.6)

 

Council recognized Mr. John Webster on winning the Ontario Champion Town Criers Award presented by the Ontario Guild of Town Criers.  The competition was held in conjunction with the Oktoberfest in Kitchener, Ontario, on October 7, 2012.

 


 

(8)        RECOGNITION OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF
            SCARBOROUGH YORK REGION CHINESE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (12.2.6)

 

Council commemorated the 30th Anniversary of the Scarborough York Region Chinese Business Association (SYRCBA).

 

Members of the Association were recognized, including:

 

Carson Ho, Vice President (Co-Chair, 30th Anniversary Gala)
Tim Gu, Vice President
Annie Chan, Vice President (Co-Chair, 30th Anniversary Gala)
Alpha Lai, Past President
Stanley Yau, Past President
Dan Yiu, Director
Vivian Suen, Director (Co-Chair, 30th Anniversary Gala)
Yingxin Zhang, Director
Martin Chan, Office Manager (Youth Professional Group President)
Allen Leung, Office Manager

 

 

(9)        CANADIAN ROYAL HERITAGE AWARD
            - RECOGNITION OF DIAMOND JUBILEE COMMITTEE
            OF MARKHAM (12.2.6)

 

Council recognized Members of the Diamond Jubilee Committee of Markham for winning the Canadian Royal Heritage Award, presented by the Canadian Royal Heritage Trust.  The Trust is a national educational charity dedicated to preserving, presenting and enhancing the royal heritage of Canada.

 

The Canadian Royal Heritage Award was presented to the Diamond Jubilee Committee of Markham for its outstanding contribution to Canada's royal heritage.  Members of the Committee included:

 

      Eardley Adams

      Randy Barber

      Warren Carroll

      Cindy Clements

      Roger Clements

      Sharona Clements

      Cam Durham

      Councillor Don Hamilton

      Vivienne and Robert Hansford

      Deputy Mayor Jack Heath

      Councillor Alan Ho

      Ed Joaquin

      Councillor Logan Kanapathi

      Stu Kellock

      Bonnie Leonard

      Kwan Ho Leung

      Daniela Magarelli

      Denis Pritchard

      Councillor Howard Shore

      Beverley Stewart

      Colonel Hugh Stewart

      Khalid Usman

      John Webster

      Mary Webster

 

 

(10)      MOTION OF CONGRATULATIONS (12.2.6)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor Gord Landon

Seconded by Councillor Alex Chiu

 

That Council express its sincerest congratulations to all individuals and organizations for their outstanding contribution to the community of Markham and for making a difference.

 

CARRIED

 

Mayor Frank Scarpitti advised the audience that photos from the meeting would be available at the following weblink:

 www.anilmungal.com/markhamawards2012

 

 

 

3.         BY-LAWS

 

Moved by Councillor Carolina Moretti

Seconded by Councillor Valerie Burke

 

That By-law 2012-230 be given three readings and enacted.

 

Three Readings

 

BY-LAW 2012-230    A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 8, 2012.

                                    By-law

CARRIED

 

 


 

4.         ADJOURNMENT

 

Moved by Councillor Alex Chiu

Seconded by Councillor Alan Ho

 

That the Council meeting be adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

 

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

_______________________________                            _______________________________

MARTHA PETTIT                                                            FRANK SCARPITTI

ACTING CITY CLERK                                                    MAYOR

 

(Signed)

 

 

 

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