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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formats for this document are available upon request
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)