The Regional Municipality of York
Report No. 12
of the Committee of the Whole
Meeting Held on September 7, 2017
For Consideration by
The Council of The Regional Municipality of York
on September 21, 2017
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The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. on September 7, 2017 with Regional Chair Emmerson in the chair.
The following were also in attendance:
Members
J. Altmann, N. Armstrong, D. Barrow, N. Davison, G. Dawe, M. Ferri, J. Heath, B. Hogg, 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, A.M. Carroll, P. Casey, K. Chislett, R. Farrell, P. Freeman, L. Gonsalves, E. Hankins, C. Hotchkiss, J. Houweling, B. Hughes, R. Huetl, J. Hulton, P. Jankowski, Dr. K. Kurji, D. Lindeblom, B. Macgregor, E. Mahoney, P. May, L. McDowell, J. Paglia, J. Petrungaro, M. Rabeau, C. Raynor, R. Roy, M. Shatil, V. Shuttleworth, J. Silva, B. Titherington, K. Whitney
Table of Contents
Transportation Services Items
Environmental Services Items
Community and Health Services Items
Planning and Economic Development Items
Finance and Administration Items
Private Session
1. Opening Remarks from Regional Chairman
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.
Deputation
2. Proposed Installation of Traffic Signals at Mount Albert Road and Centre Street, Mount Albert
Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Doug Willitts regarding the proposed installation of traffic signals at Mount Albert Road and Centre Street in Mount Albert.
Transportation Services
Regional Councillor Spatafora chaired the Transportation Services section of Committee of the Whole.
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3. Communications – Transportation Services
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt and referral to staff of the communication from Kathryn Moyle, Township Clerk dated June 9, 2017 regarding “Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Greenside Drive and King Road.”
2. Receipt of the communication from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services dated September 7, 2017 regarding “York Region Transit’s Transition to Paperless Fare Media and Zone Elimination Update .”
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4. 2018 Transit Initiatives [3.5 MB]
5. Transportation Capital Programming
6. Right Turn on Red Restrictions at Signalized Intersections
7. Installation of Pedestrian Crossing Signal on Mulock Drive at Newmarket High School
8. Agreements with Canadian Pacific Railway for a Road-Rail Grade Separation on Major Mackenzie Drive, City of Vaughan
9. Project Submission to Transport Canada for Funding Under the National Trade Corridors Fund
Environmental Services
Regional Councillor Ferri chaired the Environmental Services section of Committee of the Whole.
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10. Communications – Environmental Services
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt and referral to staff to be considered as part of the 2018 budget process, of the communication from Kathy Stranks, Senior Manager, Corporate Secretariat, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority dated June 26, 2017 regarding “Requesting Support of Toronto Wildlife Centre's Proposal for a Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation and Education Centre .”
2. Receipt of the following communication regarding Circular Economy for Paper Products and Packaging:
a) The Municipal Resource Recovery and Research Collaborative dated July 7, 2017 regarding “Municipal Sector Plays Key Role in Blue Box Transition.”
b) The Municipal Resource Recovery and Research Collaborative dated July 7, 2017 regarding “Request for Support - Beginning the Transition to Circular Economy for Paper Products and Packaging in Ontario.”
c) Chris Ballard, Minister, Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change dated August 14, 2017 regarding “Response to Request for Support - Beginning the Transition to Circular Economy for Paper Products and Packaging in Ontario.”
3. Receipt of the communication from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services dated August 11, 2017 regarding “2016 Annual Solid Waste Diversion Report.”
4. Receipt of the communication from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services dated August 11, 2017 regarding “Update of Food Waste Grinder Monitoring Activities.”
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11. Response to Ministry of Infrastructure - Proposed Municipal Asset Management Planning Regulation
12. Response to Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change - Discussion Paper: Addressing Food and Organic Waste in Ontario
13. Proposed Amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act under Bill 139
Community and Health Services
Regional Councillor Taylor chaired the Community and Health Services section of Committee of the Whole.
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14. Communications – Community and Health Services
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the communication from Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services dated September 7, 2017 regarding “Submission to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Affordable Rental Innovation Fund.”
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15. 2016 Long-Term Care Homes Performance Management Report
16. Direct Purchase of Service Agreement with Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
17. Standardizing Ambulance Fleet Procurement
18. Update on After-School Pilot Programs at Social Housing Sites and Request for Program Continuation
19. Early Learning and Child Care Agreement 2017 Funding
20. Federal Poverty Reduction Strategy Consultation
21. York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee Report No. 3
Planning and Economic Development
Regional Councillor Li chaired the Planning and Economic Development section of Committee of the Whole.
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22. Communications – Planning and Economic Development
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the communication from Kathy Stranks, Senior Manager, Corporate Secretariat, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority dated July 12, 2017 regarding “Wetland Protection.”
23. Draft Provincial Guidance on Natural Heritage System and Agricultural System [3.4 MB]
[Due to file size, the communications are presented here separately: Communications [7.1 MB]]
24. Proposed Changes to the Land Use Planning Appeal System through Bill 139, Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017
25. Mid-Year Development Activity Summary 2017 [4.8 MB]
Finance and Administration
Mayor Barrow chaired the Finance and Administration section of Committee of the Whole.
26. Communications – Finance and Administration
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the communication from the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities dated June 29, 2017 regarding “Yonge North Subway Extension Project.”
2. Township of Ramara – Appeal to Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
a) Receipt of the communication from Mike Walters, Chief Administrative Officer, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated June 29, 2017 regarding “Township of Ramara — Appeal of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Levy Apportionment.”
b) Receipt of the communication from Trish Barnett, Coordinator, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated July 6, 2017 regarding “Additional Information Regarding the Township of Ramara's Appeal to the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority” and adoption of the following recommendation contained therein:
“Whereas the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) has advised its member municipalities that the Township of Ramara has advised that it no longer wishes to be an LSRCA member, and that it is appealing the 2017 LSRCA levy apportionment to the Ontario Mining and Lands Commissioner; and,
Whereas it is LSRCA’s position that the Township of Ramara be held accountable for its fair and equitable share towards the provincially mandated programs being delivered by LSRCA;
Therefore be it resolved that York Region is in full support of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority in its quest to hold the Township of Ramara accountable for its fair and equitable share towards the provincially mandated programs being delivered by LSRCA.”
c) Receipt of the communication from Samantha Kong, Council Coordinator, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville dated July 25, 2017 regarding “Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Council Resolution — Township of Ramara's Appeal to Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.”
27. 2017 Operating and Capital Budget Mid-Year Progress Report
28. Deferral of Development Charges for the YMCA Centre of Community in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
29. Contract Awards Report - April 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017
30. Acquisition of Land - Rutherford Road from Westburne Drive to Peter Rupert Avenue, City of Vaughan
31. Acquisition of Land - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 10711 Yonge Street, Town of Richmond Hill
32. Compensation for Expropriation - Yonge Street from Davis Drive to Green Lane, Town of Newmarket and Town of East Gwillimbury
33. Expropriation of Land - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - Yonge Street from Sawmill Valley Drive/Savage Road to Davis Drive, Town of Newmarket
34. Expropriation of Land - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - Yonge Street from Highway 7 to Major Mackenzie Drive, Town of Richmond Hill
35. Expropriation of Land - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - Yonge Street from Levendale Road to Gamble Road/19th Avenue, Town of Richmond Hill
36. Office Furniture Procurement
Other Business
37. York Regional Police Services Board
Regional Chair Emmerson recognized Mayor Scarpitti for his ten years of service on the York Regional Police Services Board during which time he served five years as Chair. It was indicated that Mayor Bevilacqua will be replacing Mayor Scarpitti on the York Regional Police Services Board as of October 2017.
38. Election of the Regional Chair
Regional Chair Emmerson advised that he may bring forward a motion in October 2017 regarding the election of the Regional Chair.
Private Session
Committee of the Whole resolved into private session at 11:47 a.m. to consider the following:
1. 2017 Development Charge Bylaw Appeals - Solicitor-Client Privilege
2. Expropriation Settlement - Major Mackenzie Drive from Canadian Pacific Railway Crossing to Islington Avenue, City of Vaughan - Land Acquisition
3. Private Attachment to Clause 30 - Acquisition of Land - Rutherford Road from Westburne Drive to Peter Rupert Avenue, City of Vaughan - Land Acquisition
4. Private Attachment to Clause 31 - Acquisition of Land - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor 10711 Yonge Street, Town of Richmond Hill - Land Acquisition
5. Private Attachment to Clause 32 - Compensation for Expropriation - Yonge Street from Davis Drive to Green Lane, Town of Newmarket and Town of East Gwillimbury - Land Acquisition
Committee of the Whole resumed in public session at 11:53 a.m. and reported the following:
39. 2017 Development Charge Bylaw Appeals - Solicitor-Client Privilege
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the recommendations contained in the confidential report of the Commissioner of Finance, dated August 24, 2017 and that the report be forwarded for consideration at Council’s private session on September 21, 2017.
40. Expropriation Settlement - Major Mackenzie Drive from Canadian Pacific Railway Crossing to Islington Avenue, City of Vaughan - Land Acquisition
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the recommendations contained in the confidential report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated August 23, 2017 and that the report be forwarded for consideration at Council’s private session on September 21, 2017.
41. Private Attachment to Clause 30 - Acquisition of Land - Rutherford Road from Westburne Drive to Peter Rupert Avenue, City of Vaughan - Land Acquisition
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 30.
42. Private Attachment to Clause 31 - Acquisition of Land - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor 10711 Yonge Street, Town of Richmond Hill - Land Acquisition
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 31.
43. Private Attachment to Item Clause 32 - Compensation for Expropriation - Yonge Street from Davis Drive to Green Lane, Town of Newmarket and Town of East Gwillimbury - Land Acquisition
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 32.
The Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 11:54 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
September 8, 2017 W. Emmerson
Newmarket, Ontario Regional Chair
C. Raynor
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