The Regional Municipality of York
Report No. 13
of the Committee of the Whole
Meeting Held on September 15, 2016
For Consideration by
The Council of The Regional Municipality of York
on September 22, 2016
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The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. on September 15, 2016 with Regional Chair Emmerson in the chair.
The following were also in attendance:
Members
J. Altmann, N. Armstrong, M. Di Biase, M. Ferri, V. Hackson, J. Heath, B. Hogg, J. Jones, J. Li, S. Pellegrini, M. Quirk, G. Rosati, F. Scarpitti, V. Spatafora, J. Taylor, T. Van Bynen
Staff
D. Basso, P. Casey, S. Collins, P. Freeman, E. Hankins, B. Hughes, J. Hulton, D. Kelly, D. Lindeblom, B. Macgregor, W. Marshall, P. May, V. Shuttleworth, K. Strueby, G. Szobel, R. Takagi, M.F. Turner, K. Whitney
Table of Contents
Development Charge Complaint Hearing
Planning and Economic Development Items
Finance and Administration Items
Disclosures of Interest
1. Contract Awards Report - April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016
Regional Chair Emmerson declared an interest in Clause 9 regarding Contract Awards Report - April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016, as his brother is the owner of WBE Gradall Rentals, the contractor in contract T-16-05, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on this item.
(See Clause 9)
Development Charge Complaint Hearing
2. 1938388 Ontario Limited regarding 230 Sweetriver Boulevard, City of Vaughan
Pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, Committee of the Whole held a hearing to consider a complaint regarding development charges payable by 1938388 Ontario Limited regarding 230 Sweetriver Boulevard, City of Vaughan and recommends:
1. Receipt of the deputation by Joel D. Farber, Fogler, Rubinoff LLP on behalf of 1938388 Ontario Limited.
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2. Receipt of the communications from Joel D. Farber, Fogler, Rubinoff LLP on behalf of 1938388 Ontario Limited dated May 20, 2016 and September 14, 2016.
(See Clause 3.)
Private Session
Committee of the Whole resolved into private session at 9:21 a.m. to consider the following confidential report:
1. Development Charge Complaint - Development Charge Rates for 1938388 Ontario Limited, City of Vaughan - Potential Litigation
Committee of the Whole resumed in public session at 9:43 a.m. and reported the following:
3. Development Charge Complaint - Development Charge Rates for 1938388 Ontario Limited, City of Vaughan
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the recommendations contained in the confidential report of the Commissioner of Finance dated August 25, 2016 as follows:
1. Council dismiss the Development Charge Complaint lodged by 1938388 Ontario Limited.
2. Council authorize staff to defend the dismissal of the Development Charge Complaint at the Ontario Municipal Board should 1938388 Ontario Limited appeal Council’s decision.
3. Council authorize staff to settle the Development Charge Complaint and execute Minutes of Settlement if appropriate.
(See Clause 2.)
Planning and Economic Development
Regional Councillor Di Biase chaired the Planning and Economic Development section of Committee of the Whole.
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4. Status Update - Regional Staff Review and Comments on Draft Provincial Plan Amendments [3.5 MB]
5. 2016 Semi-Annual Development Activity Summary - January 1 to June 30, 2016
6. Inclusionary Zoning: Staff Response to Provincial Discussion Guide
Finance and Administration
Mayor Pellegrini chaired the Finance and Administration section of Committee of the Whole.
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7. Communications – Finance and Administration
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt and referral to staff of the communication from Brian Denney, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority dated July 21, 2016 regarding “Request for the Approval and Funding Contribution for the Construction of Administrative Office Building for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority” [4 MB].
2. Receipt and referral to staff of the communication from Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated September 14, 2016 regarding “40th Thornhill Village Festival Road Closures - September 17, 2016”.
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8. 2016 Operating and Capital Budget Mid-Year Progress Report
9. Contract Awards Report - April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016
10. Further Consideration of Broadcasting Regional Council and Committee Meetings to the Public
11. Application for Approval to Expropriate - 20854 and 20908 Leslie Street, Upper York Sewage Solutions, Town of East Gwillimbury
12. Approval to Expropriate - York Durham Sewage System Modifications, Town of Aurora and Town of Newmarket
13. Expropriation Settlement - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 8200 Warden Avenue, City of Markham
(See Clause 16.)
Other Business
14. Regional Chair Updates
Regional Chair Emmerson provided Committee with the following updates:
1. York Region’s new office attraction economic development campaign “York Link” will launch next Thursday, September 22 at 8:15 a.m. in the Great Hall.
2. York Region and York Regional Police announced a fundraising goal of $480,000 for the 2016 United Way Employee Campaign.
3. The Province made a recent announcement about funding for municipal water and wastewater projects. Staff will likely provide an update to Council in the near future.
Private Session
Committee of the Whole resolved into private session at 12:23 p.m. to consider:
1. Private Attachment to Clause 9 - Contract Awards Report - April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016 - Land Acquisition
2. Private Attachment to Clause 13 - Expropriation Settlement - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor, 8200 Warden Avenue, City of Vaughan - Land Acquisition
Committee of the Whole resumed in public session at 12:24 p.m. and reported the following:
15. Private Attachment to Clause 9 - Contract Awards Report - April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 9.
(See Clause 9.)
16. Private Attachment to Clause 13 - Expropriation Settlement - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor, 8200 Warden Avenue, City of Vaughan
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 13.
(See Clause 13.)
The Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
September 15, 2016 W. Emmerson
Newmarket, Ontario Regional Chair
D. Kelly
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