M I N U T E S
COMMUNITY
SERVICES COMMITTEE
2001-09-04 - Canada Room
Attendance
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Chair: Councillor
A. Chiu Vice Chair, Fire & Emergency Services: Councillor
J. Heath Members: Deputy
Mayor F. Scarpitti Councillor
D. Horchik Others: Reg.
Councillor T. Wong Regrets: Councillor
E. Shapero Reg.
Councillor B. O'Donnell |
A. Wolfe, Commissioner of Community Services S. Mintz, Deputy Fire Chief S. Richardson, Chief Fire Prevention Officer J. Kee, Committee Clerk |
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The Community Services Committee convened at the hour of 1:10 p.m. with Councillor Alex Chiu in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE
OF INTEREST
None declared.
THAT THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS BE REFERRED TO COUNCIL
FOR APPROVAL:
RECOMMENDATION:
That the following appointments to the Mayor's Youth Task Force be confirmed for the term September 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002:
LEGEND: R - Returning
Markham
R Winnie Chan High School
R Karen Chu High School
R William Snowball High School
R Tom Carter High School
R Laura Tulley High School
Nicolas Rousseau Elementary
Kyle Hocking Elementary
Unionville
R Aaron Buckstein High School
R Jimmy Carleton High School
R Shazeen Bandukwala High School
Natalie Robyn Sie Elementary
Milliken
R Poonam Raina High School
R Amanda James High School
R Jassi Saluja High School
Shayna MacDonald High School
Nicky Sidhu High School
Nitu Singh High School
Sindy Ng Elementary
Namratha Sadarangani Elementary
Pameela Bisram Elementary
Thornhill
R Sarah Bleiwas High School
R Sanam Nader High School
R Tcheka Nedamat High School
Benjy Bigio Elementary
Carried
RECOMMENDATION:
That the following appointments to Information Markham and the Markham Mobility Foundation, be confirmed:
INFORMATION MARKHAM Exists to deliver quality information and volunteer
centre services that will enhance community life
and promote Markham and surrounding areas
Comprised of ten members of the public and two
Members of Council. Term is from June to May.
2001-2002 Appointments: Catherine Biss May 31, 2002
Sam Bowman May 31, 2002
Peter Miller May 31, 2002
David Harper May 31, 2002
Mark Atikian May 31, 2002
Audrey Daga May 31, 2002
Barry Dales May 31, 2002
Elizabeth McEwan May 31, 2002
Art Moad May 31, 2002
Priscilla Rushton May 31, 2002
MARKHAM MOBILITY FOUNDATION Organizes and operates a civic organization to
provide transportation to disabled persons in the
Town on a non-profit basis by fund-raising to help
offset the cost of purchasing new vehicles.
Composed of 16 Directors, plus 2 members of
Council. Term is from July to June.
2001-2002 Appointments: Jean Anne Dodge June 20, 2002
Warren Carroll June 20, 2002
Don Reid June 20, 2002
Bob Mansour June 20, 2002
Bob Sherwood June 20, 2002
Vivienne Hansford June 20, 2002
Tony Masongsong June 20, 2002
Gary Kay June 20, 2002
Linda Doyle June 20, 2002
Paul Cohen June 20, 2002
Ralph Davidson June 20, 2002
James Li June 20, 2002
Glenn Reid June 20, 2002
Peter Oliver June 20, 2002
Francine Fowles June 20, 2002
Jason LaLonde June 20, 2002
Carried
RECOMMENDATION:
That By-law 9-97 - To Charge Fees for Responding to False Alarms, be repealed;
And that Council enact a by-law To Establish Fees for Fire Department Responses to False Alarms.
Carried
RECOMMENDATION:
That Town of Markham Council enact a by-law To Require The Installation Of Rapid Entry Key Boxes On Premises Equipped With Fire Alarm And/Or Automatic Sprinkler Systems.
Carried
RECOMMENDATION:
That By-law 310-87, as amended, To Regulate The Sale Of Fireworks And The Setting Off Of Fireworks And The Holding Of Fireworks Displays, be repealed;
And that Council enact a by-law Respecting the Sale and Discharge of Fireworks.
Carried
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff be authorized to enter into discussions with York Region Emergency Medical Services (YREMS) with intent to negotiate lease and partnership agreements;
And That a further report and draft agreements be
presented to the Community Services Committee prior to final approval.
Carried
RECOMMENDATION:
And that the
membership of the Canada Day Committee be increased to twelve (12) residents
effective January 1, 2002, and the current Council and staff membership remain
the same.
Carried
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That the minutes of the Markham Museum Board meetings held on May 9, June 6 and July 4, 2001, be received.
Carried
That the minutes of the Markham Theatre Board meetings held on May 28 and June 25, 2001, be received.
Carried
That the minutes of the Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery Board meetings held on May 7 and June 11, 2001, be received.
Carried
That the minutes of the Canada Cay Committee meetings held on April 23, April 30, May 14, May 28, June 11 and June 25, 2001, be received;
Carried
That the letter and correspondence dated August 1, 2001 from the Director of Education and the Chair of the Board of the York Region District School Board, with respect to Artlinks, a project of the Board in conjunction with the York Region Arts Community and local industry, be received for information.
Carried
That the issue of garbage collection at the Swan Lake
Condominium Corporation be referred to the Commissioner of Community Services
for report to a future meeting of the Environment & Transportation
Committee.
Carried
ADJOURNMENT
The Community Services Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 1:55 p.m.