The Regional Municipality of York
Report No. 7
of the Committee of the Whole
Meeting Held on April 14, 2016
For Consideration by
The Council of The Regional Municipality of York
on April 21, 2016
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The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. on April 14, 2016 with Regional Chair Emmerson in the chair.
The following were also in attendance:
Members
J. Altmann, M. Bevilacqua, G. Dawe, M. Di Biase, M. Ferri, J. Heath, B. Hogg, J. Jones, J. Li, S. Pellegrini, M. Quirk, G. Rosati, V. Spatafora, J. Taylor, T. Van Bynen, D. Wheeler
Staff
D. Basso, S. Collins, P. Freeman, H. Fok, E. Hankins, B. Hughes, D. Kelly, D. Kostopoulos, D. Kuzmyk, D. Lindeblom, B. Macgregor, P. May, V. Shuttleworth, G. Szobel
Table of Contents
Planning and Economic Development Items
Finance and Administration Items
Statutory Public Meetings
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1. The Corporation of the Township of King located at 2075 King Road, King City - Retail Business Holidays Act Application for Exemption [4.3MB]
2. Winners Merchants International L.P. located at 1054 Centre Street, Thornhill (Vaughan) - Retail Business Holidays Act Application for Exemption [3MB]
3. 2360083 Ontario Limited (Coppa’s Fresh Market) located at 3300 Rutherford Road, Vaughan - Retail Business Holidays Act Application for Exemption [3.3MB]
Planning and Economic Development
Regional Councillor Di Biase chaired the Planning and Economic Development section of Committee of the Whole.
4. Jurisdiction of the Ontario Municipal Board
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Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the following communications:
1. Clause 19 in Report No. 1 of Committee of the Whole, adopted by Regional Council at its meeting held on January 23, 2014 (see recommendation 3).
2. Premier of Ontario Mandate Letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing dated September 25, 2014 (see the last paragraph on page 2).
3. Stephen Huycke, Town Clerk, Town of Aurora dated February 2, 2016.
4. Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated March 1, 2016.
5. Gloria Collier, Acting Town Clerk, Town of Richmond Hill dated March 15, 2016.
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5. York Region Agricultural Advisory Liaison Group Update
6. Broadband Strategy Advisory Task Force - Report No. 4
Finance and Administration
Mayor Pellegrini chaired the Finance and Administration section of Committee of the Whole.
7. Communications – Finance and Administration
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Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the communication from Art Booth, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services dated March 14, 2016 regarding "emergency management compliance".
2. Receipt of the communication from Carolyn Lance, Council Services Coordinator, Town of Georgina dated March 14, 2016 regarding "Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund".
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8. 2016 Nobleton Area-Specific Wastewater Development Charge Bylaw Update and Draft Background Study
9. 2015 Development Charge Reserve Fund Statement
10. 2015 Accounts Write-off and Receivable Status Report
11. Financing Leases for 2015
12. 9-1-1 Telephone Systems Maintenance and Support Services Contract Renewal
13. Acquisition of Land - 15625 and 15775 Leslie Street and Disposition of Land - First Commerce Drive, Town of Aurora
(See Clause 17.)
14. Compensation for Expropriation - Keele Street - Steeles Avenue to Highway 7 West, City of Vaughan
(See Clause 18.)
15. Compensation for Expropriation - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor, 1054 Centre Street, City of Vaughan
(See Clause 19.)
Private Session
Committee of the Whole resolved into private session at 10:14 a.m. to consider the following:
1. Cost Recovery of Damages to York-Peel Feedermain - Litigation and Solicitor-Client Privilege
2. Private Attachment to Clause 13 - Acquisition of Land - 15625 and 15775 Leslie Street and Disposition of Land - First Commerce Drive, Town of Aurora - Land Acquisition
3. Private Attachment to Clause 14 - Compensation for Expropriation - Keele Street - Steeles Avenue to Highway 7 West, City of Vaughan - Land Acquisition
4. Private Attachment to Clause 15 - Compensation for Expropriation - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor, 1054 Centre Street, City of Vaughan - Land Acquisition
Committee of the Whole resumed in public session at 10:17 a.m. and reported the following:
16. Cost Recovery of Damages to York-Peel Feedermain
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the recommendation contained in the confidential report of the Regional Solicitor dated April 4, 2016 and that the report be forwarded for consideration at Council’s private session on April 21, 2016.
17. Private Attachment to Clause 13 - Acquisition of Land - 15625 and 15775 Leslie Street and Disposition of Land - First Commerce Drive, Town of Aurora
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 13.
18. Private Attachment to Clause 14 - Compensation for Expropriation - Keele Street - Steeles Avenue to Highway 7 West, City of Vaughan
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 14.
19. Private Attachment to Clause 15 - Compensation for Expropriation - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor, 1054 Centre Street, City of Vaughan
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 15.
The Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 10:18 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
April 14, 2016 W. Emmerson
Newmarket, Ontario Regional Chair
D. Kelly
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