M I N U T E S
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
2001-03-05 Canada Room
Attendance
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Chair: Councillor
A. Chiu Vice Chair, Fire & Emergency Services: Councillor J. Heath Vice Chair, Recreation & Culture: Councillor E. Shapero Members: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell Councillor D. Horchik Others: Regional
Councillor T. Wong Councillor G. McKelvey |
A. Wolfe, Commissioner of Community Services B. Roth, Director of Recreation Services S. Bertoia, Director of Environmental Services L. Mara, Director of Corporate Communications and Culture M. Ingwersen, Manager of Parks Construction and Maintenance J. Kee, Committee Clerk |
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The Community Services Committee convened at the hour of 1:00 p.m. with Councillor Alex Chiu in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
- None declared at this time
Ms. Debbie Reynolds, 27 Snider Drive was in attendance, and spoke in support of leash free areas within the Town and outlined the benefits to dogs, owners and the community
Ms. Jennifer Brunke, owner of Dog E Den, 6545 Highway #7, was also in attendance and presented support information on dogparks that she has experienced in other areas, including Toronto and Montreal.
Committee discussed options available, including: specific leash-free parks, restricted leash free times in parks, and special fenced-in areas. It was suggested that a pilot project could be established, possibly in a hydro corridor lands.
Staff was requested to include "valleylands" in the guidelines indicating areas that should not be considered for dog off-leash areas, and it was requested that more information be presented with respect to liability issues. Concerns relating to enforcement and budget constraints were briefly discussed.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the following be appointed to a sub-committee of the Community Services Committee to discuss options available with respect to dog leash-free areas, and report back to Community Services Committee with respect thereto:
- Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
- Councillor George McKelvey
- Mrs. Debbie Reynolds
- Mr. Ted Chisholm
- Mr. Adrian Smith
- Ms. Jennifer Rue
- Mr. Mike Dubreuil
RECOMMENDATION:
That the current accounts receivable for the Milliken Mills Tennis Club totalling $12,765.95 be written off against the allowance for tennis club receivables;
And that the use of the tennis courts at Highgate Park revert back to public use.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the teen drop-in basketball and after school drop-in service continue at no cost to the participant.
Members expressed concern with respect to the wording in some of the clauses in the revised Memorandum of Understanding with TO-Bid for providing an aquatic venue for the 2008 Olympics. Staff was requested to amend the wording in accordance with discussion this date. It was noted that the MOU is not a legally binding agreement, however, should TO-Bid secure the Games for the Greater Toronto Area, the Town of Markham and TO-Bid will negotiate a formal legal agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Mayor and Council execute the second Memorandum of Understanding between Olympics 2008-Toronto (TO-Bid) and the Town of Markham, for the provision of an aquatic venue for the 2008 Olympics, as amended.
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the report "National Public Works Week - Bruce Brunton Award" be received for information;
And that Council recognize the staff involved in organizing the Town's 2000 National Public Works Week program;
And further that the following staff be invited to attend the next meeting of Council to be held on March 20, 2001 for an official presentation:
Ms. Linda
Mara, Director of Corporate Communications and Culture,
gave an update on the
arrangements for the Mayor's Dinner for the Arts, which is being held on March
21, 2001 at the Embassy Suites Hotel.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the verbal presentation given by the Director of Corporate Communications and Culture with respect to the Mayor's Dinner for the Arts, be received.
Ms. Barbara Roth, Director of Recreation Services gave a brief overview of the results from the 2000 Program Customer Satisfaction Survey.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the results of the "2000 Program Customer Satisfaction Survey" be received as information.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report titled "Award of the Lifesaving Society Council Cup to the Town of Markham Aquatic Staff" be received as information;
And that the following staff of the Recreation Services Department be recognized for their contribution:
Len Manuel
Marguerite Ward
Lorraine Wilson-Saliba
Karen Carlin
Lisa Beckley
Janice Carroll
And further that the staff be invited to attend the next meeting of Council to be held on March 20, 2001 for an official presentation.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report entitled "Accessibility Within Markham Facilities and 2001 Project Summary", be received as information.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the minutes of the Markham Theatre Board meetings held on November 27, 2000 and January 22, 2001, be received.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the minutes of the Markham Museum Board meeting held on December 6, 2000, be received.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the minutes of the Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery Board of Markham meeting held on January 15, 2001, be received.
ADJOURNMENT
The Community Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 3:30 p.m.