The Regional Municipality of York
Report No. 12
of the Committee of the Whole
Meeting Held on September 6, 2018
For Consideration by
The Council of The Regional Municipality of York
on September 20, 2018
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The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. on September 6, 2018 with Regional Chair Emmerson in the chair.
The following were also in attendance:
Members
J. Altmann, N. Armstrong, D. Barrow, M. Bevilacqua, N. Davison,
G. Dawe, M. Ferri, V. Hackson, J. Heath, B. Hogg, J. Jones, J. Li,
S. Pellegrini, M. Quirk, G. Rosati, F. Scarpitti, S. Singh, V. Spatafora,
J. Taylor, T. Van Bynen
Staff
C. Abankwa, S. Alibhai, N. Barrette, D. Basso, L. Bigioni, A.M. Carroll,
P. Casey, K. Chislett, R. Farrell, P. Freeman, L. Gonsalves, E. Hankins,
J. Hulton, P. Jankowski, W. Kemp, Dr. K. Kurji, D. Kuzmyk, J. Li,
D. Lindeblom, B. Macgregor, E. Mahoney, L. McDowell, L. Mirabella,
J. Petrungaro, C. Raynor, M. Shatil, J. Steele, K. Strueby, B. Titherington,
M.F. Turner, K. Whitney
Table of Contents
Community and Health Services Items
Planning and Economic Development Items
Finance and Administration Items
Opening Remarks from Regional Chairman
1. Regional Chair Emmerson made the following remarks:
“I would like to begin today’s meeting by acknowledging that York Region extends over lands originally used and occupied by Indigenous Peoples, and on behalf of York Region, I would like to thank First Nations and the Métis for sharing this land.
I would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our closest First Nation community.”
Transportation Services
Regional Councillor Spatafora chaired the Transportation Services section of Committee of the Whole.
2. Communications – Transportation Services
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Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the memorandum from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services dated August 10, 2018 regarding “York Region Transit Expansion of 55 Orlando Avenue - Town of Richmond Hill”.
2. Receipt and referral to staff of the communication from Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated June 1, 2018 regarding “Municipal Road Transfer - Elgin Mills Road Transfer and Donald Cousens Parkway Extension Transportation Planning Study”.
3. Receipt and referral to staff of the communication from Fernando Lamanna, Municipal Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury dated June 6, 2018 regarding “York Region Transit Routes 52 and 58”.
3. York University - Transit Service Changes
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the memorandum from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services dated September 4, 2018.
2. Staff continue to work on this matter to reach a satisfactory solution.
3. Staff provide a status report at the September 20, 2018 Council meeting.
4. Council ask Metrolinx to redouble its efforts towards fare integration.
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4. Agreement with Canadian National Railway for Rail Grade Separation on Keele Street North of Steeles Avenue - City of Vaughan
5. King-Vaughan Road Assumption and Bylaw Update
6. York Region and York Regional Police Joint Services Agreement Amendment
7. Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for 16th Avenue Improvements at Highway 404 - Town of Richmond Hill and City of Markham
Environmental Services
Regional Councillor Ferri chaired the Environmental Services section of Committee of the Whole.
8. Communications – Environmental Services
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Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the memorandum from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services dated August 21, 2018 regarding “ 2017 Annual Solid Waste Diversion Report [3.7 MB]”.
2. Receipt of the memorandum from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services dated August 9, 2018 regarding “Moving Canada Towards Zero Plastic Waste: Federal Government Plastic Waste Consultation”.
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9. Annual Update on Invasive Species [2.5 MB]
Community and Health Services
Regional Councillor Taylor chaired the Community and Health Services section of Committee of the Whole.
10. Communications – Community and Health Services
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Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the memorandum from Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services dated August 9, 2018 regarding “Opening Doors Together - Social Services First Activity Update 2017”.
2. Receipt of the memorandum from Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services dated August 9, 2018 regarding “2017 Long Term Care Performance Report”.
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11. Public Health Programs 2017 Year End Settlement Reports [2.2 MB]
12. Discontinuation of the Expanding Paramedicine in the Community Program
13. Registration of Securities for Investment in Affordable Housing Program
14. Update on the Markham Inter-Church Committee for Affordable Housing Development in the City of Markham
15. York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee - Report No. 2
Planning and Economic Development
Regional Councillor Li chaired the Planning and Economic Development section of Committee of the Whole.
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16. Green Lane Secondary Plan Amendment No. 4 to the Town of East Gwillimbury Official Plan [6.6 MB]
17. Mid-Year Development Activity Summary 2018 [4 MB]
18. Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks - Transfer of Review Program Agreements for Administration and Delegation of Responsibility
19. Report No. 3 - Planning Advisory Committee
20. Report No. 4 - Planning Advisory Committee
Finance and Administration
Mayor Barrow chaired the Finance and Administration section of Committee of the Whole.
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21. Provincial Changes with Potential Budget Implications
22. 2018 Operating and Capital Budget Mid-Year Progress Report
23. 2018 Development Charge Bylaw Amendment: Timelines, Communications and Procedures
24. Appointment of External Auditor and Award of External Audit Services Contract
25. Contract Awards Including Renewals, Approvals and Emergency Purchases - April 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018
26. Indemnification Bylaw
27. Acquisition of Land - York Durham Sewage System Modifications - Town of Newmarket [2.2 MB]
(See Clause 40.)
28. Compensation for Expropriation - York Durham Sewage System Modifications - Town of Aurora and Town of Newmarket
(See Clause 41.)
29. Compensation for Expropriation - Rutherford Road from Westburne Drive to Peter Rupert Avenue - City of Vaughan
(See Clause 42.)
30. Compensation for Expropriation - West Vaughan Sewage Servicing Project
(See Clause 43.)
31. Expropriation of Land - West Vaughan Sewage Servicing Project
32. Expropriation of Land - 53 Jacob Keffer Parkway - City of Vaughan
33. Expropriation Settlement - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 54 Davis Drive - Town of Newmarket
(See Clause 44.)
34. Telecommunications Installations on Regional Property Policy Update
Other Business
35. Passing of Former Regional Councillor and City of Markham Deputy Mayor Ronald Dancey
The Committee honoured the life and impact of Ronald Dancey, former Regional Councillor and City of Markham Deputy Mayor who passed away on August 31, 2018.
Regional Chair Emmerson praised Mr. Dancey’s hard work ethic and dedication to serving the York Region community. Following a term as a Markham Ward Councillor, he served two terms on York Regional Council over five years between 1980 and 1985. As a member of Council, he served on both the Planning Committee and the York Central Hospital Board.
On behalf of Council, Regional Chair Emmerson offered sincere condolences and sympathies to Mr. Dancey’s family, friends and colleagues.
Members of Council and all those present in the Council Chamber stood in a moment of silence in honour of Mr. Dancey.
Private Session
Committee of the Whole resolved into private session at 10:32 a.m. to consider the following:
1. 2018 Development Charge Payment of Potential Complaints - Potential Litigation
2. Status of the 2017 Development Charge Bylaw Appeals - Solicitor-Client Privilege
3. 22 Prospect Street - Town of Newmarket - Acquisition or Disposition of Land and Potential Litigation
4. Update on Regional Household Hazardous Waste Depot and Transportation District Facility Sites - City of Markham - Acquisition or Disposition of Land
5. Attachment to Clause 27 - Acquisition of Land - York Durham Sewage System Modifications - Town of Newmarket - Acquisition of Land
6. Attachment to Clause 28 - Compensation for Expropriation - York Durham Sewage System Modifications - Town of Aurora and Town of Newmarket - Acquisition of Land
7. Attachment to Clause 29 - Compensation for Expropriation - Rutherford Road from Westburne Drive to Peter Rupert Avenue - City of Vaughan - Acquisition of Land
8. Attachment to Clause 30 - Compensation for Expropriation - West Vaughan Sewage Servicing Project - Acquisition of Land
9. Attachment to Clause 33 - Expropriation Settlement - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 54 Davis Drive - Town of Newmarket - Acquisition of Land
Committee of the Whole resumed in public session at 10:40 a.m. and reported the following:
36. 2018 Development Charge Payment of Potential Complaints - Potential Litigation
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the recommendation contained in the confidential report of the Commissioner of Finance, dated August 17, 2018 and that the report be forwarded for consideration at Council’s private session on September 20, 2018.
37. Status of the 2017 Development Charge Bylaw Appeals - Solicitor-Client Privilege
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the confidential memorandum from the Regional Solicitor dated September 6, 2018.
38. 22 Prospect Street - Town of Newmarket - Acquisition or Disposition of Land and Potential Litigation
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the recommendation contained in the confidential report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated August 15, 2018 and that the report be forwarded for consideration at Council’s private session on September 20, 2018.
39. Update on Regional Household Hazardous Waste Depot and Transportation District Facility Sites - City of Markham - Acquisition or Disposition of Land
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the recommendation contained in the confidential report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated August 16, 2018 and that the report be forwarded for consideration at Council’s private session on September 20, 2018.
40. Attachment to Clause 27 - Acquisition of Land - York Durham Sewage System Modifications - Town of Newmarket - Acquisition of Land
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 27.
41. Attachment to Clause 28 - Compensation for Expropriation - York Durham Sewage System Modifications - Town of Aurora and Town of Newmarket - Acquisition of Land
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 28.
42. Attachment to Clause 29 - Compensation for Expropriation - Rutherford Road from Westburne Drive to Peter Rupert Avenue - City of Vaughan - Acquisition of Land
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 29.
43. Attachment to Clause 30 - Compensation for Expropriation - West Vaughan Sewage Servicing Project - Acquisition of Land
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 30.
44. Attachment to Clause 33 - Expropriation Settlement - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 54 Davis Drive - Town of Newmarket - Acquisition of Land
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 33.
The Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
September 6, 2018 W. Emmerson
Newmarket, Ontario Regional Chair
C. Raynor
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