M I N U T E S
COMMUNITY
SERVICES AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
2003-09-15 – 1:00
p.m.
Canada Room
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 (1:25pm) Members: Councillor D. Horchik Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell Councillor G. McKelvey |
J. Livey, Chief Administrative Officer A. Taylor, Commissioner of Corporate Services P. Loukes, Director, Operations & Asset Management P. Ingham, General Manager of Operations S. Bertoia, General Manager, Construction and Utilities C. Conrad, Town Solicitor J. Sales, Commissioner of
Community Services B. Cribbett, Treasurer J. Klaus, General Manager of
Waterworks N. Marchant, Acting Manager,
Employee Relations J. Lustig, Director of
Financial and Client Services L. Wells, Manager, Programs C. Raynor, Committee Clerk |
The Community Services and Environment Committee convened at the hour
of 1:00 p.m. with Councillor J. Heath in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None disclosed
Ms. Carole Wilson presented photographs and background to the issue of the maintenance of the walkway beside 47 Southdale Drive and the reasons behind a request to purchase a portion of it.
Staff briefly outlined the legal and operational issues that may cause difficulties, primarily that a storm sewer is present beneath the walkway and maintenance crews would require access when necessary.
Committee requested clarification of some details, and discussed walkway maintenance within the Town.
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the matter be referred to staff to compile a report on the issue of the maintenance of the walkway beside 47 Southdale Drive, and that staff also examine the matter of walkway maintenance throughout the Town.
CARRIED
Ms. Hare gave a brief presentation outlining the ideas of the Inclusive Recreation Committee of Markham as to how the Town of Markham could tackle accessibility issues in existing and new buildings.
Committee welcomed the ideas and confirmed they were committed to accessibility for all. Staff stated that there were sometimes limits to the extent of retro-fitting of existing properties but that new developments such as the Angus Glen Community Centre were being designed with accessibility issues in mind.
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Regional Councillor T. Wong
That the presentation by Ms. Hare regarding accessibility in the Town of Markham be referred to staff to prepare a report containing proposals for public consultations on accessibility requirements in new buildings.
CARRIED
Mr.
P. Loukes, Director,
Operations & Asset Management, Ms. C. Conrad, Town Solicitor, Mr. S.
Bertoia, General Manager, Construction and Utilities, and Mr. J. Lustig,
Director of Financial and Client Services gave a detailed presentation of the
legal, operational and financial implications of new legislation resulting from
the Walkerton inquiry.
Committee requested clarification on a number of points and staff agreed to examine any insurance issues. Staff also clarified that a consultant report on the Town of Markham water system should be available shortly.
Moved by Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the report from staff on the legal, operational and financial implications of Bill 195, Safe Drinking Water Act 2002, Bill 175, Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act, Bill 81, Nutrient Management Act 2002, and the forthcoming Source Water protection Act, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the minutes of the Markham Museum Board meetings held on May 7, 2003 and June 3, 2003 be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the minutes of the Advisory Committee on Accessibility meetings held on April 23, 2003, May 21, 2003 and June 18, 2003, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the minutes of the Race Relations Committee meeting held on June 2, 2003, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the minutes of the Markham Conservation Committee meetings held on April 24, 2003, May 22, 2003, and June 26, 2003, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the minutes of the Varley Art Gallery Board meetings held on May 12, 2003, and May 26, 2003, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the minutes of the Communications Committee meeting of July 8, 2003, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the minutes of the Mayor’s Youth Task Force meeting held on June 10, 2003, be received.
CARRIED
Committee congratulated staff on achieving a high level of customer satisfaction with recreation programs in 2003.
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the report entitled “Recreation Programs – 2003 Customer Satisfaction Survey Results” be received as information.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the information report entitled 2003 York Region Seniors Games Medallist be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the letter dated June 2003 from the Municipal IPM/PHC Accreditation Working Group outlining the Integrated Pest Management Code of Practice for Parks and Open Spaces be received and referred to the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the letter dated June 13, 2003 from York Region providing details of the Report entitled “The Implementation of the York Region No-Smoking By-law Update March 2002 – March 2003”, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the letter dated June 13, 2003 from York Region outlining their commitment for the 2003 Smog Summit, be received and referred to the Clean Air Working Group.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded by Councillor G. McKelvey
That the letter of June 13, 2003 in respect of the Smog Alert Response Update, be received and referred to the Clean Air Working group.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor E. Shapero
That the email of August 6, 2003 to the Town Clerk advising of incidents of vandalism along Unionville Main Street, be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Councillor J. Heath raised the issue of damage to street signs within the Town of Markham. Staff stated that there was sometimes a delay in replacing damaged signs due to the change to new style signs. Staff agreed to provide an email update to Councillors on the matter.
ADJOURNMENT
The Community Services and Environment
Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of
3:15 p.m.