M I N U T E S

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

Attendance

 

Mayor                          D. Cousens Deputy Mayor              F. Scarpitti Regional Councillors     G. Landon                                     T. Wong                                     B. O'Donnell Councillors                   S. Daurio                                     E. Shapero                                     G. McKelvey                                     J. Heath                                     D. Horchik                                     K. Usman                                     A. Chiu   Regrets                         J. Virgilio

J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer J. Baird, Acting Commissioner of Development    Services S. Bertoia, Director of Environmental Services    & Administration S. Birrell, Town Clerk B. Cribbett, Treasurer P. Miller, Acting Manager, Secretariat Services R. Robinson, Town Solicitor J. Sales, Commissioner of Fire and Community    Services A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services M.F. Turner, Commissioner of Development    Services

 

 

The Committee of the Whole in-camera meeting convened at the hour of 6:25 p.m. with Mayor D. Cousens in the Chair.

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

None declared.

 

 

1.         MINUTES OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
            - MAY 28, 2002 (16.0)

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

 

That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on May 28, 2002 be confirmed.

 

Carried

 

 

 

2.         MARKHAM'S ON A ROLL!
            CART PILOT CONTINUATION (5.1 & 12.2.6)

 

The Director of Environmental Services and Administration presented and reviewed his staff report regarding the "Markham's on a Roll" Cart-it pilot project including such things as:

 

            •        background for the project

            •        the public meeting with residents to review project results

            •        the success of the project

            •        the issues to be considered in the evaluation including vehicle, cart, collection and processing costs

            •        the various options and the associated costs to be incurred

            •        steps that have been taken to find a municipal partner

            •        cost recovery options

 

Mr. Bertoia confirmed that staff will be presenting a report to Council in the fall comparing the results of the bag-based and cart-based collection pilot projects.  This information will form the basis for the future Town-wide collection system.

 

The following deputants were in attendance in support of continuing the Cart-it pilot project:

 

            1.   Alan Dickson, 5 Sir Gareth Court

            2.   Adrian Smith, 12 Sir Bodwin Place

            3.   Susan Otto, 21 Sir Galahad Place

 

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Committee of the Whole recessed to convene Council and reconvened at 7:05 p.m.

 

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Lengthy discussion took place regarding the high cost of continuing the project, the importance of continuing the organics cart collection, the need to measure and evaluate the results, the need, in the Cart-it method, for an additional truck to collect oversized items, the need to share information with other municipalities, and the possibility of residents paying to continue the project.  The possible implementation period for a Town-wide collection system following a final decision, and the composition of organics currently being collected were also discussed.

 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

That the following communications in support of maintaining the Cart-it project, be received:

 

1.         Debbie Burton, 112 Ramona Blvd, Markham L3P 2K4.

2.         Petition signed by 52 project participants.

3.         Petition signed by 65 project participants.

4.         Margaret Butler

5.         Ann & Ed Griffin, 82 Wootten Way North, Markham L3P 2Y8

6.         The DaDalt household, 42 Sir Tristram Place, Markham L3P 2X9

7.         Alan & Wendy Dickson, 5 Sir Gareth Court, Markham L3P 2J5

8.         Anne & Bruce Grubbe, 17 Sir Kay Drive, Markham L3P 2Y9

9.         Graeme Rassenti

10.       Susan Otto, 21 Sir Galahad Place, Markham L3P 2H5 and Shirley Whitney, 23 Sir Galahad Place, Markham L3P 2H5

11.       Albert & Heather Wood, 36 Sir Lancelot Drive, Markham L3P 2H8

12.       Brian Cloke, 31 Sir Galahad Place, Markham L3P 2H5

13.       Adrian & Anne Smith, 12 Sir Bodwin Place, Markham L3P 2X8

14.       Anne & Myron Nicholson, 1 Sir Gareth Court, Markham L3P 2J5

15.       Paul & April Gamache;

 

And that the deputations by the following persons in support of continuing the Cart-it program, be received:

 

1.         Alan Dickson, 5 Sir Gareth Court, Markham L3P 2J5

2.         Adrian Smith, 12 Sir Bodwin Place, Markham L3P 2X8

3.         Susan Otto, 21 Sir Galahad Place, Markham L3P 2H5

 

Carried

(See following motions which were lost)

 

Mayor Cousens confirmed that the resolution passed by Council on May 14, 2002 decommissioning the Cart-it pilot project effective June 15, 2002 still stands.

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor J. Heath

 

That Council reaffirm its resolution of May 14, 2002, to decommission the split cart pilot project effective June 15, 2002 since the objectives of the pilot have been achieved;

 

And that only the organics cart collection be continued in the pilot area to 2004, as a program, at an estimated cost of $35,500 for 2002 and $7,200 for 2003, for a total estimated cost of $42,700;

 

And that funding for any extension of the organics cart collection in 2002 be provided from the Waste Management Reserve Fund;

 

And that funding for any extension of the organics cart collection in 2003 be included in the Waste Management Department's 2003 Operating Budget.

 

Lost

(See following recorded vote) (6:6)

 

NAYS:          Mayor D. Cousens, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (6)

 

YEAS:          Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath. (6)

 

            ABSENT:     Councillor J. Virgilio

 

 

Moved by Councillor K. Usman

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That Council reaffirm its resolution of May 14, 2002, to decommission the cart pilot project effective June 15, 2002 since the objectives of the pilot have been achieved;

 

And that staff of the Community Services Commission be directed to come forward with a report to institute this organic cart collection on a Town-wide basis.

 

Lost

(See following recorded vote) (5:7)

 

NAYS:          Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor J. Heath. (7)

 

YEAS:          Mayor D. Cousens, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu (5)

 

            ABSENT:     Councillor J. Virgilio

 

Moved by Councillor J. Heath

Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero

 

That Council reaffirm its resolution of May 14, 2002, to decommission the cart pilot project effective June 15, 2002 since the objectives of the pilot have been achieved;

 

And that only the organics cart collection be continued in the pilot area to 2004, as a program, at an estimated cost of $35,500 for 2002 and $7,200 for 2003, for a total estimated cost of $42,700;

 

And that a special area rate assessment be applied for a portion of or the full cost of continuing the organics cart collection to the residents receiving this service.

 

Lost

(See following recorded vote) (5:7)

 

 

NAYS:          Mayor D. Cousens, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor K. Usman, Councillor A. Chiu. (7)

 

YEAS:          Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Heath. (5)

 

            ABSENT:     Councillor J. Virgilio

 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong

Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon

 

That only the organics cart collection be continued in the pilot area (Ward 5) to 2004, as a program, at an estimated cost of $35,500 for 2002 and $7,200 for 2003, for a total estimated cost of $42,700;

 

And that staff implement the organics cart collection in one other area of the Town as soon as practicable.

 

Lost

(See following recorded vote) (6:6)

 

 

NAYS:          Mayor D. Cousens, Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell, Councillor S. Daurio, Councillor G. McKelvey, Councillor D. Horchik, Councillor A. Chiu. (6)

 

YEAS:          Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti, Regional Councillor G. Landon, Regional Councillor T. Wong, Councillor E. Shapero, Councillor J. Heath, Councillor K. Usman.(6)

 

            ABSENT:     Councillor J. Virgilio

 

 

 

3.         WATER RATE INCREASE (5.3)

 

Due to time constraints, the staff presentation regarding the upcoming water rate increase and the impact on the reserves did not take place.

 

 

4.         BUTTONVILLE AIRPORT COMMUNITY COMMITTEE (5.15.1)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Council A. Chiu

 

That the following Town of Markham representatives on the Buttonville Airport Community Committee be approved and acknowledged:

 

                        Regional Councillor Bill O'Donnell

                        Councillor Dan Horchik

                        Duane Myers

                        John Scholz

                        Georgetta Semlyen

                        Alex Sikorski

                        Stephen Chait, Committee Secretary

 

Carried

 

 

 

5.         BLUE JAY DEVELOPMENTS LTD./9 STATION LANE (10.5)

 

The Town Solicitor tabled a report regarding the extension of an agreement between the Town of Markham and Blue Jay Developments Ltd. for the development of 9 Station Lane.  He advised that Councillor J. Virgilio could not be present this date but has requested that this matter be deferred for consideration when he returns.  Mr. Robinson agreed this would be advisable but requested that the agreement be extended for fifteen days so that any extension could be considered at the June 25, 2002 Council meeting.

 

The following deputants were in attendance in objection to extending the date for execution of a site plan agreement and the date for the commencement of construction at 9 Station Lane as provided in the agreement between the Town of Markham and Blue Jay Developments Ltd.:

 

1.         Richard Talbot, Unionville Villagers Association, 10 Station Lane

2.         Doug Worsley, Stiver Mill Preservation Committee, 6C Station Lane

3.         Alan Graf, Unionville Ratepayers Association, 46 Woodman's Chart

 

 

Bob Swayze, the applicant, was in attendance and provided some background for the need to extend this agreement.  He pointed out all best efforts have been carried out in connection with this development project.  Mr. Swayze advised there are many interested clients most of them current Markham business owners.  He confirmed the project will remain exactly as originally proposed and will be completed.

 

In response to a query from Committee, the Town Solicitor advised that a site plan agreement is meant to protect the Town.

 

 

Moved by Regional Councillor G. Landon

Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu

 

That the following communications in objection to extending the date for execution of a site plan agreement and the date for the commencement of construction at 9 Station Lane as provided in the Agreement between the Town of Markham and Blue Jay Developments Ltd., be received:

 

1.         e-mail dated June 11, 2002 from Talbot Consultants International Inc.

2.         e-mail dated June 11, 2002 from Councillor Joseph Virgilio

3.         letter dated June 11, 2002 from The Village of Unionville property Owners Association;

 

And that the deputations by the following persons in objection to extending the date for execution of a site plan agreement and the date for the commencement of construction at 9 Station Lane as provided in the Agreement between the Town of Markham and Blue Jay Developments Ltd., be received:

 

1.         Richard Talbot, Unionville Villagers Association, 10 Station Lane

2.         Doug Worsley, Stiver Mill Preservation Committee, 6C Station Lane

3.         Alan Graf, Unionville Ratepayers Association, 46 Woodman's Chart

 

And that the agreement between the Town of Markham and Blue Jay Developments Ltd. ("Blue Jay") dated December 16, 1999, be amended to extend the requirement for execution of the site plan agreement by fifteen (15) days to June 26, 2002;

 

And further that the matter of further extending the date for execution of a site plan agreement and the date for the commencement of construction at 9 Station Lane, be considered at the Council meeting on June 25, 2002.

 

Carried

 

 

 

6.         MOTION OF CONFIDENCE (16.23)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That it be confirmed that the Mayor and Members of Council have every confidence in the Town Solicitor.

 

Carried

 

 

 

7.         RENAMING A ROOM FOR LATE PAUL MINGAY
            MARKHAM TRAIN STATION (12.2.6)

 

Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti

Seconded by Councillor K. Usman

 

That a room at the Markham Train Station be renamed for the late Paul Mingay.

 

Carried

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.