COUNCIL
OF
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
May 15, 2014
Regional Council met at 9:33 a.m. in the Council Chambers, York Region Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, with Regional Chair Fisch presiding.
The following were present at this Meeting:
Mayor:
Barrow, Bevilacqua, Dawe, Emmerson, Grossi, Hackson, Pellegrini and Scarpitti
Regional Councillor:
Di Biase, Heath, Hogg, Jones, Landon, Li, Rosati, Schulte, Spatafora, Taylor and Wheeler
Staff:
Basso, Davidson, Hughes, Hulton, Kostopoulos, Kurji, Macgregor, Mahoney and Urbanski
[Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request
Contact: Regional Clerk’s Office, @email, 18774649675 extension 71320]
63 MINUTES
It was moved by Mayor Grossi, seconded by Mayor Emmerson that Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on April 17, 2014 in the form supplied to the Members.
Carried
64 DEFERRAL
2013 City of Markham Official Plan, Part 1
(Report No. 1 of the Commissioner of Transportation and Community Planning)
It was moved by Regional Councillor Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Di Biase that Council defer the following to the June 12, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting:
Deputation Requests
1. Matthew Cory, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of Dorsay Development Corporation
2. Catherine Lyons, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of Kennedy McCowan Landowner Group (Minotar)
Communications
1. Ali Ikram, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of Dorsay Development Corporation, dated May 14, 2014
2. Susan Rosenthal, Davies Howe Partners Ltd., on behalf of Dorsay Developments Inc., dated May 14, 2014 [6MB]
3. Lincoln Lo, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of IBM Canada Limited, dated May 14, 2014 [2MB]
4. Catherine Lyons, Goodmans LLP, on behalf of Kennedy McCowan Landowner Group (Minotar), dated May 14, 2014
5. Mark Yarranton, KLM Planning Partners Inc., on behalf of Condor Acquisition Inc., dated May 14, 2014
6. Mark Yarranton, KLM Planning Partners Inc., on behalf of 2283288 Ontario Limited, dated May 14, 2014
7. Ben Quan, QX4 Investments Limited, on behalf of Power Education Corporation, dated May 14, 2014
8. Ben Quan, QX4 Investments Limited, on behalf of HS Nouvel Developments Inc., dated May 14, 2014
9. Patricia Foran, Aird & Berlis, on behalf of Lindvest Properties (Cornell) Limited, dated May 14, 2014
10. Maria Gatzios, Gatzios Planning and Development Consultants Inc., on behalf of Honda Canada Inc., dated May 14, 2014
11. Michael Gagnon, Managing Principal Planner and Andrew Walker, Associate Planner, Gagnon and Law Urban Planners Ltd., on behalf of Flato Developments Inc. / Auriga Developments Inc. (Flato/Auriga), dated May 15, 2014 [4.5MB]
12. Michael Gagnon, Managing Principal Planner and Andrew Walker, Associate Planner, Gagnon and Law Urban Planners Ltd., on behalf of 1659139 Ontario Inc. (Holborn), dated May 15, 2014 [4MB]
Report
1. Report No. 1 of the Commissioner of Transportation and Community Planning [6.3MB]
Carried
(Regional Chair Fisch indicated that he may call a special meeting of Council in June 2014 to consider this matter.)
65 DEPUTATION
York Region Transit (YRT/VIVA) Transit Operation and Maintenance Contracts
(Clause 2 of Committee of the Whole Report No. 9)
It was moved by Regional Councillor Heath, seconded by Mayor Emmerson that Council receive the deputation from Ruth Talbot.
Carried
(See Minute No. 68)
COMMUNICATIONS
66 Pride Week – June 14 – 22, 2014
It was moved by Regional Councillor Taylor, seconded by Mayor Barrow that Council receive the communication from Linda Keith, President, PFLAG Canada on behalf of the York Pride Fest Committee, dated March 1, 2014 and recognize June 14 - 22, 2014 as Pride Week in York Region.
Carried
67 York Region Crossing Guard Appreciation Day – September 10, 2014
It was moved by Regional Councillor Spatafora, seconded by Regional Councillor Hogg that Council receive the communication from Paul Imrie, President, Staffing Services, dated April 22, 2014 and recognize Wednesday, September 10, 2014 as York Region Crossing Guard Appreciation Day.
Carried
COMMITTEE REPORTS
68 It was moved by Mayor Emmerson, seconded by Regional Councillor Heath that Council adopt the recommendations in the following report:
Report No. 9 of Committee of the Whole
Carried
69 It was moved Regional Councillor Spatafora, seconded by Regional Councillor Schulte that Council adopt the recommendations in the following report:
Report No. 10 of Committee of the Whole
Carried
A recorded vote on the adoption of the recommendations in Clause 4 of Committee of the Whole Report No. 10 pertaining to ‘Municipal Requirement of Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 – Water Financial Plan’ was as follows:
For: Barrow, Bevilacqua, Dawe, Di Biase, Emmerson, Grossi, Hackson, Hogg, Jones, Landon, Li, Pellegrini, Rosati, Scarpitti, Schulte, Spatafora, Taylor and Wheeler (18)
Against: Heath (1)
Carried
70 It was moved by Mayor Barrow, seconded by Mayor Emmerson that Council receive the recommendation in the following report:
Report No. 1 of the Debenture Committee
Carried
71 BYLAWS
It was moved by Regional Councillor Hogg, seconded by Mayor Scarpitti that Council introduce and approve certain Bills in the form as noted on the Revised Agenda and enact them as Bylaws.
Bylaw No. 2014-32
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-629-79-109 to authorize the erection of stop signs
Bylaw No. 2014-33
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-629-79-109 to authorize the erection of stop signs
Bylaw No. 2014-34
A bylaw to delegate certain powers and duties during a recess of Regional Council
Bylaw No. 2014-35
To add certain lands to the Regional Road System in the Town of Aurora and the Town of Richmond Hill
Bylaw No. 2014-36
To establish lands as public highways
Bylaw No. 2014-37
To acquire certain lands for or in connection with the widening and reconstruction of Highway 7, in the City of Vaughan
Bylaw No. 2014-38
To acquire certain lands for or in connection with the widening and reconstruction of Highway 7, in the City of Vaughan
Bylaw No. 2014-39
To amend Bylaw No. R-1328-2002-130 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Bathurst Street (Y.R. 38)
Carried
OTHER BUSINESS
72 Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer Project
Regional Chair Fisch advised that, after more than ten years of work, the last southeast collector boring machine finished the job on May 12, 2014. The project involved three years of construction, and resulted in 16 construction compounds and 19 shafts for a total length of 15 kilometres.
Regional Chair Fisch offered congratulations to Regional Council and to Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services and Daniel Kostopoulos, Commissioner of Transportation and Community Planning and their teams for the great accomplishment.
It was moved by Regional Councillor Spatafora, seconded by Mayor Dawe that Council receive the presentation of photos and video regarding the Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer Project and the celebration of the project’s conclusion.
Carried
73 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Regional and Single-Tier Caucus
It was moved by Mayor Emmerson, seconded by Regional Councillor Spatafora that Council consent to the nomination of Mayor Robert Grossi for election to the 2014-2016 AMO Board of Directors, Regional and Single-Tier Caucus.
Carried
74 Police Services Board
Mayor Hackson advised that the York Region Police Services Board has been selected to host the 2015 Canadian Association of Police Governance in August 2015 in Markham. A video will be produced within the next couple of weeks representing all nine York Region municipalities and each Mayor is invited to take part by showcasing a recognizable feature of their municipality.
75 Live Audio Streaming of Council Meetings
Regional Chair Fisch advised that today is the first live audio broadcast of the Regional Council meeting.
76 PRIVATE SESSION
It was moved by Regional Councillor Landon, seconded by Mayor Bevilacqua that Council convene in Private Session for the purpose of considering the following:
1. Mobility Plus Eligibility Appeal Panel – Solicitor-Client Privilege
2. Update regarding York University Campus in York Region – Acquisition or Disposition of Land
Carried
Council met in Private Session at 11:08 a.m. and reconvened in Council at 11:51 a.m.
It was moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor that Council rise and report from Private Session.
Carried
77 Mobility Plus Eligibility Appeal Panel
It was moved by Mayor Emmerson, seconded by Regional Councillor Heath that Council receive the confidential memorandum.
Carried
78 Update regarding York University Campus in York Region
It was moved by Regional Councillor Spatafora, seconded by Mayor Bevilacqua that Council adopt the confidential direction to staff.
Carried Unanimously
79 CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
It was moved by Mayor Barrow, seconded by Mayor Dawe that Council enact the following bylaw to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council.
Bylaw No. 2014-40
To confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on May 15, 2014.
Carried
The Council meeting adjourned at 11:54 a.m.
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Regional Clerk
Minutes confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Regional Council held on June 26, 2014.
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Regional Chair
