The Regional Municipality of York
Report No. 16
of the Committee of the Whole
Meeting Held on November 3, 2016
For Consideration by
The Council of The Regional Municipality of York
on November 17, 2016
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The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m. on November 3, 2016 with Regional Chair Emmerson in the chair.
The following were also in attendance:
Members
J. Altmann, N. Armstrong, D. Barrow, M. Bevilacqua, G. Dawe,
M. Di Biase, M. Ferri, V. Hackson, J. Heath, J. Jones, S. Pellegrini,
M. Quirk, G. Rosati, F. Scarpitti, V. Spatafora, J. Taylor,
T. Van Bynen
Staff
N. Barrette, L. Bigioni, A.M. Carroll, P. Casey, S. Collins, R. Farrell,
P. Freeman, S. Fung, L. Gonsalves, E. Hankins, B. Hughes,
J. Hulton, P. Jankowski, D. Kelly, Dr. K. Kurji, B. Macgregor,
E. Mahoney, L. McDowell, M. Rabeau, J. Scholten, R. Takagi,
B. Titherington, M.F. Turner, A. Urbanski, K. Whitney
Table of Contents
Community and Health Services Items
Tribute
1. Danny Wheeler, Former Regional Councillor
Regional Chair Emmerson announced with profound sadness the passing of the Town of Georgina’s Regional Councillor Danny Wheeler, who served on York Regional Council for 28 years from 1988 to 2016. He was the longest consecutive-serving member in York Region Council’s 45 year history. Prior to becoming a Regional Councillor, he started his political career as a Georgina Ward Councillor in 1982, serving two three-year terms. His legacy is deeply embedded within the communities of York Region.
Regional Chair Emmerson praised former Regional Councillor Wheeler for his kindness, passion, energy, humour and exemplary public service. He noted Regional Councillor Wheeler was appointed as Chair of both the York Regional Police Services Board and the York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee and served on nearly every Regional Committee.
Regional Chair Emmerson, on behalf of York Regional Council and the residents of York Region, extended his deepest sympathy to former Regional Councillor Wheeler’s family, friends and colleagues, and in particular his wife, Fran, during this very difficult time.
Mayor Quirk, Mayor Barrow, Mayor Dawe, Mayor Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Spatafora and Regional Councillor Heath also paid tribute to former Regional Councillor Danny Wheeler, having known and worked with him for many years.
Members of Committee and all those present in the Council Chambers joined in a moment of silence in honour of former Regional Councillor Danny Wheeler.
Deputation
2. Ninth Line Truck Restriction
The deputation by Karen Rea, Councillor, City of Markham and Norm Pemberton, Director, Sherwood Amber Glen Ratepayers Association was deferred to the November 10, 2016 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Transportation Services
Regional Councillor Spatafora chaired the Transportation Services section of Committee of the Whole.
3. Communications – Transportation Services
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Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the communication from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner, Transportation Services, dated October 20, 2016 regarding “Transportation Master Plan Final Consultation Comments”.
2. Receipt of the communication from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner, Transportation Services, dated November 3, 2016 regarding “2016 York Region Transit (YRT/Viva) Ridership Statistics – 2016 Third Quarter”.
3. Receipt of the communication from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner, Transportation Services, dated October 20, 2016 regarding “Transportation Mobility Plan Guidelines for Development Applications [3.5 MB]”.
4. Deferral of the communication from Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham, dated June 29, 2016 regarding “Markham Council Resolution - Ninth Line Truck Restriction [3.3 MB]”, to the November 10, 2016 meeting of Committee of the Whole.
(See Clause 2)
5. Deferral of the communication from Stephen Collins, Acting Commissioner, Transportation Services, dated September 22, 2016 regarding “Markham Council Resolution – Ninth Line Truck Restriction”, to the November 10, 2016 meeting of Committee of the Whole.
(See Clause 2)
6. Receipt and referral to staff of the communication from the Ministry of Transportation, dated October 7, 2016 regarding “GTA West Corridor Review”.
7. Receipt and referral to staff of the communication from Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham, dated October 21, 2016 regarding “Requesting York Region to Wrap Traffic Control Cabinets”.
8. Receipt of the communication from Barbara A. McEwan, Deputy City Clerk, City of Vaughan, dated October 24, 2016 regarding “Metrolinx The Regional Transportation Plan Update City-Wide”.
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4. York Region Transit (YRT/Viva) Fares 2017 to 2020 and Fare Policy Update
5. Transportation Master Plan - Implementation of Finer Grid Network Policy Directions
6. Hydro and Gas Utilities Permit Cost Recovery
7. Municipal Road Assumption Box Grove Collector Road City of Markham
8. Yonge Street and Davis Drive Streetscape Master Plan Study Town of Newmarket [3.2 MB]
9. Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension into the City of Vaughan - Highway 407 Station Bus Terminal Transfer to Metrolinx
Environmental Services
Regional Councillor Ferri chaired the Environmental Services section of Committee of the Whole.
10. Communications – Environmental Services
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Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the communication from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner, Environmental Services, dated October 20, 2016 regarding “2016 Water and Wastewater Master Plan Final Consultation Comments”.
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11. York Region Forest Management Plan [9.5 MB]
[Because of file size, the Presentation is provided here separately (4.5 MB).]
12. Environmental Services Water and Wastewater Capital Infrastructure Status Update
[Animated version of Presentation on YouTube]
13. Consultant Selection for Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Flow Meters and Rain Gauges
14. Consultant Selection for Sanitary Sewer and Maintenance Hole Infrastructure Management
Community and Health Services
Regional Councillor Taylor chaired the Community and Health Services section of Committee of the Whole.
15. Communications – Community and Health Services
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Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the communication from Adelina Urbanski, Commissioner, Community and Health Services, dated November 3, 2016 regarding “2015 Housing Provider Additional Subsidy and Loans”.
2. Receipt of the communication from Adelina Urbanski, Commissioner, Community and Health Services, dated November 3, 2016 regarding “Update on the Expanding Paramedicine in the Community Study”.
3. Receipt of the communication from Adelina Urbanski, Commissioner, Community and Health Services, dated November 3, 2016 regarding “York Region Health and Wellbeing Mid-Year Review 2016”.
4. Receipt of the communication from Adelina Urbanski, Commissioner, Community and Health Services, dated November 3, 2016 regarding “Community Investment Strategy – 2015 Activity Report”.
5. Receipt of the communication from Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, dated September 23, 2016 regarding “Additional Funding for the 2016-2017 Funding Year - Public Health”.
6. Receipt of the communication from Barbara A. McEwan, Deputy City Clerk, City of Vaughan, dated October 24, 2016 regarding “Expansion of Provincial Publicly Funded Dental Health Programs for Adults with Low Incomes”.
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16. 2016 York Region Seniors Strategy – Thinking Ahead [3.5 MB]
(See Clause 20)
17. The Community Investment Strategy – Recommendations for 2017 Funding
18. Mental Health Matters Update – Building Better Outcomes for Clients
19. Social Housing Investment Framework
20. Seniors Strategy Advisory Task Force - Report No. 6
(See Clause 16)
Other Business
21. The Missing Link – Rail Improvements
Regional Councillor Jones suggested establishing a Task Force related to The Missing Link which is a set of rail improvements that would allow for substantially expanded two-way, all-day service on the Milton and Kitchener GO Transit lines by relocating heavy freight rail elsewhere.
Private Session
Committee of the Whole resolved into private session at 12:47 p.m. to consider the following:
1. Unionville Seniors Housing Development Update – Proposed Acquisition of Land
2. Private Attachment to Clause 17 – The Community Investment Strategy – Recommendations for 2017 Funding – Security of Regional Property
Committee of the Whole resumed in public session at 12:47 p.m. and reported the following:
22. Unionville Seniors Housing Development Update
Committee of the Whole received the confidential memorandum from Adelina Urbanski, Commissioner, Community and Health Services, dated November 3, 2016.
23. Private Attachment to Clause 17 – The Community Investment Strategy – Recommendations for 2017 Funding
Committee of the Whole recommends forwarding the private attachment for consideration at Council’s private session on November 17, 2016.
The Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
November 3, 2016 W. Emmerson
Newmarket, Ontario Regional Chair
D. Kelly
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