M I N U T E S
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ENVIRONMENT
COMMITTEE
2003-06-16
– 9:00 a.m.
Canada
Room
Meeting No. 8
Attendance
Chair: Councillor J. Heath Vice Chair, Fire &
Emerg. Serv.: Councillor A.
Chiu Vice Chair, Recreation
and Culture: Councillor E.
Shapero Vice Chair, Environmental
Issues: Reg.
Councillor T. Wong Members: Reg. Councillor F. Scarpitti Mayor D. Cousens Councillor D. Horchik Others: Councillor G. McKelvey Councillor
S. Daurio Councillor K.
Usman |
J. Livey, Chief
Administrative Officer J. Sales,
Commissioner of Community & Fire Services A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services D. McClean, Fire
Chief S. Mintz, Deputy
Fire Chief P. Loukes, Director,
Operations & Asset Management P. Ingham, General
Manager of Operations M. Ingwersen,
Manager, Parks Construction and Maintenance S. Bertoia, General
Manager, Construction and Utilities G. Taylor, Manager,
Community Centre Operations K. Boniface, Parks
Planner J. Li,
Administrative Clerk C. Marsales,
Manager, Waste Management D. Blizzard, Fire
Prevention Officer S. Taylor, Director,
Strategic Services B. Roth, Director,
Recreation & Culture Services L. Wells, Manager,
Programs S. Richardson, Chief
Fire Prevention Officer F. Edwards, Manager
of Administration M. Rebane, Manager, Corporate Communications V. McGrath, Manager,
Environmental Leadership J. Kee, Committee Clerk C. Raynor, Committee Clerk |
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The
Community Services and Environment Committee convened at the hour of 9:05 a.m.
with Councillor J. Heath in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF
INTEREST
None declared
1. DEPUTATION – RESIDENT’S
COMMITTEE
DOG OFF-LEASH AREA (6.3 &
2.8)
Ms. Tamie Cochrane, 49 Majestic Drive, was in attendance and spoke in
favour of maintaining the off-leash area in Milne Park, outlining possible
measures that could be taken to alleviate concerns of other users.
Ms. Anne Travers, 83 Senator Reesor’s Drive was in attendance on behalf
of the “Off-leash Dog Owners Group” and referring to their letter dated June
12, 2003, spoke in favour of maintaining the area in Milne Park.
Mr. Robert Wright, 22 Drakefield Road was in attendance and spoke
against maintaining the area.
Mark Ingwersen, Manager, Parks
Construction and Maintenance, was in attendance and outlined the contents of
the report entitled "Dog Leash-Free Areas", dated June 16, 2003.
Committee debated the various
options, with discussion taking place on the merits of using a hydro-corridor,
the size of options #1 and #2, and the results thus far from the Milne Park
pilot.
Ms. Carole
Wilson, 47 Southdale Drive was in attendance and briefly stated that dog owners
would generally not walk their dogs in a Hydro corridor. She suggested that the
Committee poll potential users before committing funds to upgrade the proposed
area in the hydro corridor.
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor K. Usman
That the
following deputations be received:
Ms. Tamie
Cochrane, in favour of the Milne Park site;
Ms. Anne
Travers, in favour of the Milne Park site;
Mr.
Robert Wright, opposing the Milne Park site, and;
Ms. Carol
Wilson be received;
And that
the letter dated June 12, 2003 from the “Off-leash Dog Owners Group” be
received;
And that
the email correspondence from H. Navarra, dated June 11, 2003, be received;
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
And that the implementation of a permanent dog leash-free site on
Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) hydro land at Highway 48 north of 14th Avenue
(Highway 48 site) to be funded from the Parks Department 2002 Capital
Sportsfield Maintenance and Reconstruction account #59-5350-4800-005 at a cost
not to exceed $39,000 be deferred awaiting response from the TRCA regarding
approval for the Milne Park site.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the "Guidelines for Permanent Leash-Free Areas" to
provide a process for the consideration of any future requests for additional
dog leash-free areas be referred back to staff for further review,
particularly sections a-d.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the proposal to implement a permanent dog leash-free site on ORC
lands north of Huntington Park be deferred, along with other sites that may be
suggested by the Dog Leash-Free Sub-committee under the process outlined in the
"Guidelines for Permanent Leash-Free Areas".
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That Development Services staff add dog leash-free sites to the list of
amenities that can be considered for incorporation into new development
areas/community parks, when the Planning & Urban Design Departments hold
community forums to discuss the development of new areas/community parks.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That staff at the Town of Markham's Legal Services Department pursue the
possibility of leasing one or more large areas of land (up to 20 acres) in the
non-urban area for a period of between 5 and 10 years to implement dedicated
large scale dog leash-free area(s) independent of existing parks.
CARRIED
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That staff make application to the Toronto Region Conservation Authority
(TRCA) for their consideration of site Option 1 and Option 2 for
approval for a permanent dog leash-free area.
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That upon receipt of TRCA approval of a permanent dog leash-free area
within Milne Dam Park, staff proceed with the implementation of the approved
location to be funded from the surplus funds in the Parks Department 2003
Capital Daniels Park - Gazebo account #59-6150-5037-005 at a cost not to exceed
$25,200.
CARRIED
2. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
LEGISLATIVE
REFORM (7.15)
Mr. S. Mintz, Deputy Fire Chief provided a brief overview of the
Emergency Management Legislative Reform passed by the Province of Ontario, and
the actions to be adopted by the Town of Markham in order to reach compliance.
He stated that currently, the Province is requiring compliance by April 14,
2004, but that some municipalities are seeking extensions to that deadline, with
specific reference to the letter from the Town of Tecumseh seeking a deferral
until December 31, 2004.
It was agreed to delete the words “the Mayor and” from the first
paragraph of the recommendations.
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
Council appoint the Deputy Fire Chief in charge of Emergency Planning as the
Community Emergency Management Coordinator due to the Province of Ontario
passing legislation changing the Emergency Plans Act to the Emergency Readiness
Act;
And that
the Community Emergency Management Coordinator undertake the necessary actions
to bring the Town into compliance with the Emergency Readiness Act. The Community Emergency Management
Coordinator will also from time to time report back to Council on the status of
the Town's Emergency Management Program;
And that
Council approve a maximum upset limit of $20,000 to be funded from the Human
Resources training budget, account 200 202 5250, which is to be allocated
towards bringing the Town into compliance with provincial legislation by
implementing the Emergency Management Program requirements of training,
exercising, public education and awareness programs;
And that Council be provided with a progress report regarding the move
to compliance in six months’ time;
And that an emergency preparedness report be provided to Council on an
annual basis once compliance is achieved.
CARRIED
3. REPORT OF THE PESTICIDE
REDUCTION
STEERING COMMITTEE (16.34
& 5.7)
Councillor
E. Shapero reviewed the recommendations of the Interim Report of the Town of
Markham Pesticide Reduction Steering Committee, dated June 16, 2003.
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
That the
Interim Report of the Town of Markham Pesticide Reduction Steering Committee
dated June 16, 2003 be received;
And that
Recommendation #1 that the Town of Markham continue implementation of the Ward
2 pilot project for 2003, be approved;
And that
Recommendation #2 that the Town of Markham make improvements and adjustments to
the maintenance program be referred to Committee of the Whole on July 8, 2003
to enable staff to prepare a report which would include examination of the
available options, cost implications, and staff training;
That the two further recommendations, “Five Attainable Targets” and
“Other Long Term goals (2004 and beyond)” be deferred and referred to the
September 2003 meeting of the Community Services and Environment Committee.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That staff be required to provide information on the financial costs and
issues of the pilot project, and the other recommendations of the Pesticide
Reduction Steering Committee at the September 2003 Community Services and
Environment Committee.
CARRIED
4. KITCHEN
ORGANICS COLLECTION PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE (5.1)
Mr. Stan Bertoia, General Manager,
Construction and Utilities was in attendance to present a report from Staff
regarding the implementation in 2003 of a Town-wide 3-stream waste collection
program.
There was much discussion of the history of this project. It was noted
that the Committee was disappointed with the lack of progress at the Regional
level.
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the report entitled “Kitchen Organics Collection Program –
Implementation Update” be received;
And that the confidential letter dated May 16, 2003 from Miller Waste be
received;
And that Council not proceed with the 2003 implementation of a kitchen
organics collection program and that staff prepare a report for Council’s
consideration on the issues, options, and financial considerations for
implementing Town-wide 3-stream collection in 2004;
And that
Council recommend to the Region of York that Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti be
appointed to the Regional Solid Waste Management Committee in the absence of
Regional Councillor G. Landon;
And that the Town of Markham advise the Region of York of its severe
disappointment at the lack of progress by the Region of York to provide
organics processing;
And that the Region of York be requested to give priority to an organics
collection program in the Town of Markham.
CARRIED
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Other
matters considered by the Community Services and Environment Committee on June
16, 2003
5. PRESENTATION TO TREVOR
WATSON - RETIRED
CHAIR, MARKHAM CEMETERY BOARD
(9.3)
Mayor Cousens presented a framed certificate and a gift in sincere appreciation
of Mr. Watson’s 40 years of outstanding service as voluntary Chair of the
Markham Cemetery Board. Mayor Cousens also stated that June 2003 would be
declared as “Trevor Watson Month” in recognition of his achievements.
6. 748 ROYAL CANADIAN ARMY CADETS
- MARKHAM
USE OF ROUGE RIVER COMMUNITY
CENTRE (6.6)
Mr. Harry McCabe was in attendance and briefly outlined the history of
the 748 Royal Canadian Army Cadets. He stated that the Cadets were keen to
renew their contract to use the Rouge River Community Centre. He also mentioned
that he was aware of planned renovations to the Centre, and would like to
minimise disruption.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the deputation of Mr. Harry McCabe, on behalf of the 748 Royal
Canadian Army Cadets - Markham, with respect to the use of the Rouge River
Community Centre, be received and referred to staff.
And that staff report back on the possibility of extending the contract
allowing the 748 Royal Canadian Army Cadets to use Rouge River Community Centre
for five more years, and the feasibility of scheduling renovations to the
Centre between the months of May-September.
CARRIED
7. MINUTES
– MARKHAM CEMETERY BOARD
APRIL 30, 2003 (9.3 & 16.34)
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the
minutes of the Markham Cemetery Board meeting held on April 30, 2003, be
received.
CARRIED
8. MINUTES
– MARKHAM MUSEUM BOARD
MAY 7, 2003 (6.7)
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the
minutes of the Markham Museum Board meeting held on May 7, 2003, be received.
CARRIED
9. MINUTES – MARKHAM THEATRE BOARD
MAY 26, 2003 (6.2)
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Markham Theatre Board meeting held on May 26,
2003, be received.
CARRIED
10. MINUTES
– CANADA DAY COMMITTEE
MAY 12 & MAY 26, 2003 (16.34)
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the
minutes of the Canada Day Committee meetings held on May 12 & May 26, 2003,
be received.
CARRIED
11. MINUTES
– MAYOR'S YOUTH TASK FORCE
APRIL 29, MAY 13 & MAY 27, 2003 (16.21)
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the
minutes of the Mayor's Youth Task Force meetings held on April 29, May 13 &
May 27, 2003, be received.
12. MINUTES
– ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ACCESSIBILITY
APRIL 23, 2003 (16.9)
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the meeting of the Advisory Committee on
Accessibility held on April 23, 2003 be received.
13. MINUTES
– MARKHAM CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
APRIL 24 & MAY 22, 2003 (16.28)
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Markham Conservation Committee meetings held on
April 24 & May 22, 2003, be received.
14. MINUTES
– MARKHAM RACE RELATIONS COMMITTEE
MAY 5, 2003 (16.10)
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Markham Race Relations Committee meeting held on
May 5, 2003, be received.
15. MINUTES
– ART GALLERY OF MARKHAM BOARD
MAY 12 & 26, 2003 (6.12)
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the minutes of the Varley Art Gallery of Markham Board meetings
held on May 12 & May 26, 2003, be received.
16. CHINESE LANGUAGE FIRE
PREVENTION
PAMPHLETS (7.15)
Moved by Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the report entitled "Chinese Language Fire Prevention
Pamphlets", dated June 16, 2003, be received;
And that
appreciation be expressed to the staff from Fire and Emergency Services, and
from Regional Councillor T. Wong’s office for their work on this project.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS
17. RESOLUTION - RECREATION
PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS
WITH DISABILITIES- ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
ON ACCESSIBILITY (16.9)
There was discussion regarding a communication from “Jillian’s Place”, a
recreational and leisure centre specially designed for persons with
disabilities and special needs located in Markham. It was suggested that when
new community centres are built they could incorporate the needs of such
organisations in order to better provide services for persons with
disabilities.
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor S. Daurio
That the communication from “Jillian’s Place” be received;
And that the Resolution from the March 26, 2003 meeting of the Advisory
Committee on Accessibility:
“That the Advisory
Committee on Accessibility recommends that Town of
Markham staff
investigate the feasibility of establishing programs for persons
with disabilities and
vulnerable seniors using programs currently established
in Toronto as a basis
for research and investigation.”
CARRIED
18. MARKHAM VETERINARY CLINIC
- OFF-LEASH
AREA FOR DOGS IN MILNE PARK
(6.3 & 2.8)
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the letter dated May 9, 2003 from Dr. C. Cheyne, Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine in support of dog-leash free areas be received.
CARRIED
19. MINISTRY OF NATURAL
RESOURCES
ANNUAL WILDLIFE RABIES CONTROL
(5.7 & 13.2.6)
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the letter dated May 5, 2003 from Ministry of Natural Resources
presenting information with respect to the Province's annual wildlife rabies
control operations be received.
CARRIED
20. TOWN OF TECUMSEH -
EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (13.5.2
& 7.15)
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the letter and resolution dated June 3, 2003 from the Town of
Tecumseh requesting support with respect to emergency management programs be
received.
CARRIED
21. MINISTRY OF CITIZENSHIP -
ONTARIO'S 2002
COMMUNITY ACTION AWARDS
(13.2.10 & 12.2.6)
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the letter dated May 2, 2003 from Ministry of Citizenship thanking
the Town for submitting the nomination of Mr. Robert Hunn, Chair of the
Advisory Committee on Accessibility, for a 2002 Community Action Award, and
advising that the Selection Committee has not yet selected recipients for 2002
be received.
CARRIED
22. CITY OF VAUGHAN &
TOWN OF NEWMARKET
RESOLUTIONS REGARDING WEST
NILE VIRUS (5.7)
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That the resolutions from the City of Vaughan and Town of Newmarket
requesting the Province of Ontario to provide funding regarding the resurgence
of the West Nile Virus.
CARRIED
23. REQUEST
TO ERECT “JORGE MARTINEZ MEMORIAL” – SPRINGDALE VALLEY – RAYMERVILLE DRIVE
(12.2.6 & 6.3)
Councillor
McKelvey introduced a proposal from the Martinez Family regarding a memorial to
their son, Jorge. The memorial would consist of two granite benches, a
landscaped area, and an engraved rock, located in Springdale Valley. There was
discussion concerning ongoing maintenance, and the issue of Town of Markham
policy on personalized memorials.
Moved by
Regional Councillor T. Wong
Seconded by
Councillor S. Daurio
That the
matter of a memorial to Jorge Martinez be deferred to Committee of the Whole on
June 24, 2003for further discussion;
And that
Councillor G. McKelvey be requested to present details of the proposed
inscription on the engraved rock.
CARRIED
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Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
That the
meeting resolve in-camera to discuss a legal matter.
CARRIED
Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
That the
Committee rise and report. (12:35pm)
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The Community Services and Environment Committee meeting adjourned at
the hour of
12:35 p.m.