The Regional Municipality of York
Report No. 5
of the Committee of the Whole
Meeting Held on March 22, 2018
For Consideration by
The Council of The Regional Municipality of York
on March 29, 2018
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The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. on March 22, 2018 with Regional Chair Emmerson in the chair.
The following were also in attendance:
Members
N. Armstrong, D. Barrow, M. Bevilacqua, N. Davison, G. Dawe,
V. Hackson, J. Heath, J. Li, S. Pellegrini, M. Quirk, G. Rosati,
F. Scarpitti, S. Singh, V. Spatafora, J. Taylor, T. Van Bynen
Staff
D. Basso, L. Bigioni, P. Casey, P. Freeman, E. Hankins,
B. Hughes, J. Hulton, P. Jankowski, D. Kuzmyk, D. Lindeblom,
B. Macgregor, L. McDowell, J. Paglia, C. Raynor, R. Roy,
J. Silva, B. Titherington, M.F. Turner, K. Whitney
Table of Contents
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.”
Statutory Public Meeting
2. 2018 Development Charge Background Study and Bylaw Amendment
Pursuant to the Development Charges Act, 1997, York Region Committee of the Whole held a public meeting to receive input on a proposed Region-wide bylaw that will, if passed, amend The Regional Municipality of York’s 2017 Development Charge Bylaw (No. 2017-35).
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1. Receipt of the presentation by Bill Hughes, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer.
2. Receipt of the deputation by Leo Longo, Aird & Berlis LLP, on behalf of a number of car dealerships located in York Region.
3. Receipt of the deputation by Bob Judges, Stantec Consulting Ltd., on behalf of Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc.
4. Receipt of the deputation by Michael Montgomery, on behalf of Angus Glen Development.
5. Receipt of the communication from Signe Leisk, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, on behalf of Sixteenth Land Holdings Inc., dated March 19, 2018.
6. Receipt of the communication from Jennifer Meader, WeirFoulds LLP on behalf of Berczy Glen Landowners Group Inc., dated March 21, 2018.
7. Receipt of the communication from Don Given, President, Malone Given Parsons Ltd. on behalf of the Block 41 Landowners Group, dated March 21, 2018.
8. Receipt of the communication from Don Given, President, Malone Given Parsons Ltd. on behalf of the North Markham Future Urban Area Landowners, dated March 21, 2018.
Planning and Economic Development
Regional Councillor Li chaired the Planning and Economic Development section of Committee of the Whole.
3. Communications – Planning and Economic Development
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Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the communication from Paul Freeman, Acting Chief Planner dated March 22, 2018 regarding “York Region Comments on Proposed Methodology for Land Needs Assessment for the Greater Golden Horseshoe”.
2. Local Appeals Body
a) The Committee of the Whole recommends receipt and referral to staff of the following notice of motion originally considered at Regional Council on February 15, 2018, as amended:
“Whereas Section 8.1 (1) of the Planning Act states, “if a municipality meets the prescribed conditions, the Council may by by-law constitute and appoint one appeal body for certain local land use planning matters, composed of such persons as the Council considers advisable, subject to subsections (3), (4) and (5). 2006, c.23, s.7”; and,
Whereas Bill 139, Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017 has received Royal Assent; and,
Whereas a Local Appeals Body can be constituted as the appeal body for Committee of Adjustment decisions as provided for by Bill 51, the Planning and Conservation Land Amendment Act, 2006.
Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That York Regional Council consider the formation of a Local Appeals Body as per section 8.1 (1) of the Planning Act; and,
That staff be directed to investigate and report back to Regional Council on the feasibility of a Local Appeals Body.”
b) Receipt and referral to staff of the communication from Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, Town of Aurora dated February 27, 2018 regarding “Resolution from Town of Aurora”.
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4. York Region 2017 Vacant Employment Land Inventory [4.6 MB]
5. 2016 Census Results on Income, Employment, Labour Force, Housing, Education and Immigration [2 MB]
6. Economic Development – 2017 Year in Review [3.1 MB]
7. Report No. 2 - York Region Planning Advisory Committee
Finance and Administration
Mayor Barrow chaired the Finance and Administration section of Committee of the Whole.
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8. Contract Awards Including Renewals, Approvals and Emergency Purchases - October 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
9. Disposal of Surplus Assets - 2017
10. Contract Awards for the Maintenance and Service of Print Shop Equipment
11. Annual Report on Use of Delegated Authority for Representation on Matters before the Ontario Municipal Board - 2017
12. Election of Regional Chair - Municipal Campaign Contribution Rebate Program
13. Acquisition of Land - Major Mackenzie Drive from Canadian Pacific Railway Crossing to Islington Avenue - City of Vaughan
14. Disposition of Land - Elgin Mills Road East and Highway 404 - City of Markham
Other Business
15. Earth Hour 2018
Regional Chair Emmerson encouraged everyone to participate in Earth Hour on Saturday, March 24, 2018 by using as little electricity as possible.
16. YTN Telecom Network Inc. Shareholders Meeting - March 29, 2018
Regional Chair Emmerson advised that a YTN Shareholders Meeting will be scheduled on March 29, 2018 beginning at 8:15 a.m. and all members of Regional Council are requested to attend this meeting.
17. Passing of Don Hillock
Regional Chair Emmerson acknowledged the passing of Don Hillock, who was the second chief of York Regional Police, and advised that flags will be lowered to half-mast at Regional and Police facilities.
Private Session
Committee of the Whole resolved into private session at 12:13 p.m. to consider the following:
1. Regional Solicitor’s Use of Delegated Authority - 2017 Annual Report – Litigation
2. Disposition of Matters Under the Purchasing Bylaw - 2017 Annual Report – Litigation
3. York Regional Police Marine Facility Design Build Contract - Land Acquisition
4. Private Attachment #1 to Clause 13 - Acquisition of Land - Major Mackenzie Drive from Canadian Pacific Railway Crossing to Islington Avenue - City of Vaughan - Land Acquisition
5. Private Attachment #1 to Clause 14 - Disposition of Land - Elgin Mills Road East and Highway 404 - City of Markham - Land Disposition
Committee of the Whole resumed in public session at 12:14 p.m. and reported the following:
18. Regional Solicitor’s Use of Delegated Authority - 2017 Annual Report – Litigation
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the recommendation contained in the confidential report of the Regional Solicitor, dated March 2, 2018 and that the report be forwarded for consideration at Council’s private session on March 29, 2018.
19. Disposition of Matters Under the Purchasing Bylaw – 2017 Annual Report – Litigation
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the recommendation contained in the confidential report of the Regional Solicitor, dated March 2, 2018 and that the report be forwarded for consideration at Council’s private session on March 29, 2018.
20. York Regional Police Marine Facility Design Build Contract - Land Acquisition
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the recommendation contained in the confidential report of the Regional Solicitor, dated March 2, 2018 and that the report be forwarded for consideration at Council’s private session on March 29, 2018.
21. Private Attachment to Clause 13 - Acquisition of Land - Major Mackenzie Drive from Canadian Pacific Railway Crossing to Islington Avenue - City of Vaughan - Land Acquisition
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 13.
22. Private Attachment to Clause 14 - Disposition of Land - Elgin Mills Road East and Highway 404 - City of Markham - Land Disposition
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 14.
The Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 12:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
March 22, 2018 W. Emmerson
Newmarket, Ontario Regional Chair
C. Raynor
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