M I N U T E S
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
2004-3-30
Canada
Room
Meeting No. 7
Attendance
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Mayor D.
Cousens
Regional Councillors F.
Scarpitti (5:55 p.m.)
J.
Heath
J. Jones
B. O'Donnell
Councillors S.
Daurio
E.
Shapero (5:10 p.m.)
J.
Virgilio (5:40 p.m.)
J.
Webster
D.
Horchik
K.
Usman (5:15 p.m.)
A.
Chiu
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J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer
J. Baird, Commissioner of Development
Services
J. Sales, Commissioner of Community
and Fire
Services
A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services
C. Conrad, Town Solicitor
B. Cribbett, Treasurer
S. Birrell, Town Clerk
P. Miller, Manager, Secretariat Services
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The Committee of the Whole meeting convened at the hour of 5:03 p.m.
with Mayor D. Cousens in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None declared.
1. MINUTES
OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
- MARCH 9, 2004 (16.0)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on March 9,
2004 be confirmed.
Carried
2. YORK REGION HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING
COALITION - UPDATE (13.4)
Susan Taylor, Director, Human Services Planning, Monica Auerbach,
Executive Director Transitional and Supportive Housing Services, and Bryan
Tuckey, Commissioner of Planning and Development Services, all from York Region,
and Peter Ross, York University, were in attendance.
Monica Auerbach presented an overview of the activities of the York
Region Human Services Planning Coalition.
The Coalition is a cross-sectoral planning and advocacy body,
established in 2001, to ensure adequate investment in York Region for social,
health, education and community services.
Susan Taylor presented regarding funding and expenditures. She pointed out that, due to serious
under-funding, York Region currently lags behind the provincial average and the
rest of the GTA. Ms. Taylor touched on
growing demand due to growth, the need for a model to determine the equitable
allocation of dollars, and the Coalition's planned activities in 2004 to attempt
to monitor and rectify this problem. She
concluded by requesting that the Town of Markham pass a suggested resolution of
support for the efforts of the Human Services Planning Coalition.
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
Whereas York Region's growth requires multi-level government response
and participation;
And whereas the Human Services Planning Coalition (HSPC) for York
Region is a new model of collaborative planning;
And whereas the HSPC is composed of leaders and consumers from many
different sectors who, when considered as a whole, represent a broad view of
the human services sector in York Region;
And whereas government funding for human services should be, on
balance, the same no matter where you live;
And whereas the Region of York is seriously under-funded compared to
other Greater Toronto Area communities and elsewhere;
Now therefore be it resolved that the update by Susan Taylor, Director,
Human Services Planning, York Region, regarding the activities of York Region
Human Services Planning Coalition, be received;
And that the Town of Markham supports the efforts of the HSPC to:
· advocate for new funding models for
human services
· encourage all levels of government to
address human service needs in the context of growth management.
Carried
3. 2004 ADVISORY COMMITTEE/BOARD
APPOINTMENTS (16.24)
Moved by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
Canada Day Committee
That the following ten (10) persons be appointed to the Canada Day
Committee for the term expiring December 31, 2004:
Kamini Bacchus
Jeanne Bowman
Laurie Burns
Everest D'Souza
Dawn Dwyer-Pappas
Javaid Khan
Ivy Lee
Sam Sahoy
Tara Willis
Caroline Yang
Heritage Markham
That the following five (5) persons be appointed to Heritage Markham
effective April 1, 2004 for the term as indicated:
Maria Pia Adrejin, Markham term to expire November 30, 2006
Julie Christian, Markham term
to expire November 30, 2006
Evelin Ellison, Thornhill term
to expire November 30, 2006
Rosemary Lamon, Thornhill term
to expire November 30, 2006
Joan Natoli, Unionville term
to expire November 30, 2005
Main Street Markham Committee
That Niki Burns, the new Manager of the Markham BIA, be confirmed as a
member of the Main Street Markham Committee;
Markham Conservation Committee
That the resignation of Gary Atkins from the Markham
Conservation Committee be received with regret and a letter of appreciation be
forwarded;
Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery Board
That the following five (5) persons be appointed to
the Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery Board effective April 1, 2004:
Lana Champion term
to expire November 30, 2006
Anna Gauci term
to expire November 30, 2006
Donald Hindson term
to expire November 30, 2006
Patricia Loveland term
to expire November 30, 2006
Michael Rothe term
to expire November 30, 2006
Rouge River Watershed
Plan Task Force (TRCA)
That the resignation of
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti as the Town's representative on the Rouge River
Watershed Plan Task Force be accepted with thanks and Councillor E. Shapero be
appointed to replace him for a term to expire December 31, 2005;
Carried
Moved by Regional Councillor J. Jones
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
Markham Public Library Board
That consideration of appointments to the Markham
Public Library Board be deferred and referred to the in-camera Committee of the
Whole meeting this date.
Carried
4. LICENSING
HEARING
“ALYS-HEALTH”
333 DENISON STREET, UNIT 11, MARKHAM (2.0)
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
That the following recommendation of the Markham Licensing Committee be
adopted and confirmed:
(1) That
a Body-Rub Parlour License be issued to the Applicant for
"Alys-Health" located at 333 Denison Street, unit 11, Markham, with
the following conditions:
a) that no violations of the by-law are reported in 2004;
b) the
fascia sign on the building containing the previous business name be removed
or changed to the licensee's
business name before the license is issued.
(2) That, pursuant to section 25(1) of The
Statutory Powers Procedures Act, this decision not be stayed by any appeal of
this decision that may be instituted in the courts.
Carried
5. TAXI LICENSING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(2.23) Weblink
Committee had before it
the report dated March 30, 2004 from the Town Clerk with respect to a proposed
amendment to the Taxi Licensing By-Law (By-Law No. 2002-308).
Ms. Birrell provided
background for this proposed amendment which resulted from extensive
negotiations and discussions with members of the taxi industry. She advised Committee that a report regarding
the matter of additional taxi stands will be brought forward in the near
future.
Moved by Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by Councillor S.
Daurio
That By-Law No. 2002-308 “A By-Law for Licensing, Regulating and
Governing Owners and Drivers of Taxicabs and Taxicab Brokers” be amended; to:
§
Increase the initial tariff rate
for fares to $2.75 from $2.50;
§
Increase the fare charged for
distance by reducing the distance increment to 190 metres from 235 metres;
§
Increase the fare for waiting time
while under engagement by reducing the increment period to 31 seconds from 38
seconds;
§
Provide an
initial creation of taxi stands at seven locations with a total twenty-four
spaces, as shown on Schedule A;
To provide for an automatic review of the taxi by-law and tariff rate
every two years;
And that staff consider the input from the March 2, 2004 Public Meeting
on Taxi Licencing and report back to Council on the following- Safety
Equipment, Single Colour/ Vehicle Identification, Police Screening Process,
Safety Inspections/ Blitzes, Additional Premiere Plates, Mandatory Driver
Training, Administrative By-Law Amendments and additional designated taxi
stands.
Carried
as amended
(See
following motion to amend)
Moved by Regional Councillor J.
Heath
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
That the Motion of Regional Councillor
B. O'Donnell and Councillor S. Daurio be amended to add "...and additional
designated taxi stands." to the end
of paragraph three.
Carried
6. JOINT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT -
PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
(2.0) Weblink
Moved by Regional
Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by Councillor K.
Usman
That the Town Clerk, be appointed as the Town’s representative on the
Joint Board of Management for the York Region Courts (the “Board”).
Carried
7. WATER ALLOCATION AND SEWAGE UPDATE
REGION OF YORK (5.3)
On March 23, 2004 Development Services Committee directed that a
written explanation of the causes for the delays to the provision of water
allocation be provided to Committee this date.
Background information providing an update on Region of York water and
sanitary servicing and a memorandum from the Director of Engineering suggesting
a recommended action plan relating to the serious shortfall in water and
sanitary servicing by the Region of York, were tabled.
The Director of Engineering reviewed projected requirements for York
Region water flow, York-Peel shared projects, Peel short-term water supply and
allocations and the total York water system supply and demand. Mr. Brown also presented information on the
Region of York's 10 year key initiatives with respect to wastewater, potential
areas of surcharging/flooding in the event no south-east collector and no 16th
Avenue trunk is provided. He also
provided a definition of surcharging: "The flow in the sewer is more than
capacity". Mr. Brown advised of a
meeting to be scheduled with the Mayors of municipalities serviced by the York
Durham Sanitary Services and their MP and MPP to update them on the status of
environmental issues and perhaps expedite approvals.
Discussion took place regarding the gravity of delays in the provision
of increased water and sanitary servicing, the fact that other municipalities
have halted all draft plans that require water allocation, the fact that the
Region of York has requested a month to conclude negotiations for a short-term
water supply solution with the Region of Peel/Toronto, and the confusion
regarding the actual problem - a shortfall in both water and sanitary
servicing.
Committee was advised that the Region of York will report back on:
- details
- a mitigation
plan
- another Public
Meeting
- a final
communication plan.
Moved by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the written explanation and presentation from the Director of
Engineering regarding the causes for the delays to the provision of water
allocation to the Town of Markham be received.
Carried
8. DEVELOPING
A STRATEGY FOR SECOND SUITES (10.7)
On March 23, 2004,
Development Services Committee requested information be provided to Committee
this date regarding whether the $600 application fee for second suites would be
tax-deductible.
The Treasurer confirmed
that, if the applicant is receiving and recording revenues, he/she can deduct
the $600 application fee.
Moved by Councillor K.
Usman
Seconded by Regional
Councillor J. Heath
That the information from
staff regarding whether the $600 application fee for second suites would be
tax-deductible be received;
And that the staff presentation regarding second
suites be received;
And that the Development Services Committee endorses
in principle, eight recommended procedural enhancements as a base condition for
the preferred strategy, Option # 1(No new zoning provisions; enhance current
procedures) for legislated "grandfathering" only:
1. Clarify definition of two unit house
2. Introduce new declaration form
3. Fire
designated as "Lead" Department
4. Commitment
to AMANDA reference system
5. Amendments
to Registration By-law
6. Consistent
Inspection/Enforcement/Registration Process
7. Communication
Component
8. Budget/Resource
Issues;
And that
staff be directed to provide a joint report on implementation of the preferred
strategy, Option # 1, including further detail regarding staffing implications,
to Finance and Administrative Committee and Development Services Committee;
And that, after staff report back,
Public Information Meetings be held on possible strategies for second suites in
Markham and including the subject of fees.
Carried
as amended
(See
following motion to amend)
Move by Councillor K. Usman
Seconded by Regional Councillor J.
Heath
That the Motion of Councillor K.
Usman and Regional Councillor J. Heath be amended to include the word
"...including..." and delete the word "...on..." in
paragraph five in front of the words "...the subject of fees".
9. CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
RE-ORGANIZATION (12.2)
Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Jones
**That staff be authorized to hire a full-time contract person in a
senior management role for the Corporate Communications Department for one (1) year;
And that staff be authorized to use a search firm for the recruitment
process;
And that Members of the Communications Committee act as the Interview
Committee.
Carried
as amended
(See
following motion to amend)
Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That Motion of Deputy Mayor F.
Scarpitti and Regional Councillor J. Jones be amended to add the following two
paragraphs:
"
And that staff be authorized to use a search firm for the recruitment process;
And that Members of the Communications Committee act
as the Interview Committee."
Carried
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** Amended by Council at its meeting held on April 27, 2004 to
include the words "…for one (1) year;" at the end of first paragraph.
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Committee recessed at the hour of 7:00 pm and reconvened at the hour of
8:10 pm.
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10. MARKHAM
MUSEUM - ACQUISITION OF
HISTORIC CONKLIN CAROUSEL (6.7)
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the matter of the potential acquisition of historic Conklin
carnival artifacts be considered at this time.
Carried
(2/3
vote to consider was required and obtained)
Committee was advised that both staff and the Markham District Historical
Museum Board are supportive of the acquisition of a 1950-vintage,
fully-restored carousel from Jim Conklin.
Members were also advised that Mr. Conklin has a seven-ride collection
available for potential purchase by the Town.
Discussion took place regarding costs to purchase, refurbish, install,
maintain and operate these artifacts, potential revenue to be generated,
logistics, the people attraction for the museum, possible times of operation
and location/housing, the feasibility of such a purchase/project, the purchase
of the seven-ride collection versus the carousel only, and the need for a
comprehensive staff report with a definitive bottom line. It was agreed that only the carousel should
be purchased at this time.
Moved by Councillor J. Webster
Seconded by Regional Councillor J. Heath
That staff be authorized to proceed with the purchase and installation
of the historic Conklin carousel to an upset limit of $50,000, to be located on
the Markham Museum property.
Carried
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Committee recessed in-camera to discuss confidential
legal and personnel matters.
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The Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 9:20
p.m.