The Council of The Regional Municipality of York
Minutes of the
Meeting Held on September 20, 2018
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Regional Council met at 9:02 a.m. in the Council Chambers, York Region Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, with Regional Chair Emmerson presiding.
The following were also in attendance:
Mayors:
J. Altmann, D. Barrow, M. Bevilacqua, G. Dawe, V. Hackson,
S. Pellegrini, M. Quirk, F. Scarpitti, T. Van Bynen
Regional Councillors:
N. Armstrong, N. Davison, M. Ferri, J. Heath, B. Hogg, J. Jones,
J. Li, G. Rosati, S. Singh, J. Taylor
Staff:
D. Basso, K. Chislett, P. Freeman, J. Hulton, P. Jankowski, K. Kurji,
E. Mahoney, L. Mirabella, M.F. Turner
Opening Remarks from Regional Chairman
122 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.”
Disclosures of Interest
123 2018 Development Charge Payment Potential Complaints
Clause 36 of Committee of the Whole Report No. 12 and Minute No. 137
Regional Councillor Armstrong declared an interest in Clause 36 of Committee of the Whole Report No. 12 and Council Minute No.137, as follows: “My son has purchased a unit on the said property owned by CIM”. Regional Councillor Armstrong left the room during the private session discussion and did not participate in, or influence, the public session vote on this item.
(See Minute No. 137)
Minutes
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124 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on June 28, 2018
It was moved by Regional Councillor Ferri, seconded by Regional Councillor Armstrong that Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on June 28, 2018 in the form supplied to the Members.
Carried
Deputation
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125 Giving Municipalities a Voice in Deciding the Locations of Future Landfill Sites
It was moved by Mayor Quirk, seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri that Council receive the deputation from Ted Comiskey, Mayor, Town of Ingersoll and refer the matter to staff for a report to be provided at a future meeting.
Carried
Communications
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126 York Region and York Regional Police Joint Services Agreement Amendment
It was moved by Mayor Bevilacqua, seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri that Council receive the communication from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services dated September 13, 2018 and refer it to consideration of Clause 6 of Committee of the Whole Report No. 12.
Carried
(See Minute No. 128)
127 Green Lane Secondary Plan Amendment No. 4 to the Town of East Gwillimbury Official Plan
It was moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Mayor Van Bynen that Council receive the communication from Susan Rosenthal, Davies Howe LLP on behalf of Yonge Green Lane GP Inc. dated September 18, 2018 refer it to consideration of Clause 16 of Committee of the Whole Report No. 12.
Carried
(See Minute No. 128)
Consideration and Adoption of Reports
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128 Report No. 12 of the Committee of the Whole - September 6, 2018
It was moved by Regional Councillor Singh, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison that Council adopt the recommendations in Report No. 12 of Committee of the Whole with the following amendment as noted:
York Region and York Regional Police Joint Services Agreement Amendment (Clause 6)
Amend the report of the Commissioner of Transportation Services dated August 10, 2018 to include additional powers be granted to York Region Transit Special Constables to enforce limited provisions under the Cannabis Act, 2017.
Amend recommendation #1 as follows:
1. Council request that York Regional Police Services Board grant York Region Transit Special Constables additional powers to permit them to enforce certain provisions of the Cannabis Act, Mental Health Act, Liquor Licence Act and Trespass to Property Act.
Carried
(See Minute No. 126)
129 Report No. 1 of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Clerk - Updating the Procedure Bylaw to Accommodate the Appointment of the Regional Chair
It was moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Mayor Dawe that Council waive the notice requirements to allow for the reconsideration of Bylaw No. 2018-40 which was considered at the May 17, 2018 Regional Council meeting.
Carried on a 2/3 majority
It was moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Mayor Van Bynen that Council reconsider Bylaw No. 2018-40, which was considered at the May 17, 2018 Regional Council meeting.
Carried on a 2/3 majority
It was moved by Mayor Hackson, seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri that Council adopt the following recommendation in the report dated September 11, 2018 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Clerk:
1. The Region’s Procedure Bylaw 2018-40 be amended to incorporate the changes set out in Attachment 1 to accommodate the appointment of the Regional Chair.
Carried
A recorded vote on the adoption of the report was as follows:
For: Altmann, Armstrong, Barrow, Bevilacqua, Davison, Dawe, Emmerson, Ferri, Hackson, Heath, Hogg, Pellegrini, Quirk, Rosati, Scarpitti, Singh, Taylor, Van Bynen (18)
Against: Jones, Li (2)
Carried
130 Report No. 1 of the Commissioner of Transportation Services - York Region Transit Cross-Boundary Travel and Greater Toronto Hamilton Fare Integration
It was moved by Regional Councillor Rosati, seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri, to amend the recommendation contained in the report dated September 18, 2018 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services to include the following clause:
4. Staff request the TTC to consider an exception to the 2009 memorandum of Understanding signed by York Region, City of Toronto and TTC allowing service to continue to York University until fare integration is implemented.
Carried
It was moved by Regional Councillor Heath, seconded by Regional Councillor Rosati that Council adopt the following recommendations, as amended, in the report dated September 18, 2018 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services:
1. Council pass a resolution seeking commitment from the Board of Directors of Metrolinx to finalize a Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area wide fare integration solution by 2019, to allow for full implementation as part of the PRESTO device refresh, scheduled for 2020 or sooner.
2. The Regional Chair forward the resolution to The Honourable John Yakabuski, Minister of Transportation, with a copy to Local Members of Provincial Parliament and the Chair of Metrolinx, highlighting the urgency and the importance to have this issue addressed.
3. This Council resolution and report be circulated to the Clerks of the Regional Municipality of Durham, City of Toronto, City of Brampton, City of Mississauga, City of Milton, City of Oakville, City of Burlington, and the City of Hamilton.
4. Staff request the TTC to consider an exception to the 2009 Memorandum of Understanding signed by York Region, City of Toronto and TTC allowing service to continue to York University until fare integration is implemented.
Carried
Introduction and Approval of Bylaws
131 Bylaws
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It was moved by Mayor Bevilacqua, seconded by Regional Councillor Rosati that Council approve and enact the following bylaws in the form as noted on the Revised Agenda.
Bylaw No. 2018-59 - Procedure Bylaw
A bylaw to govern the proceedings of Council and its Committees
Bylaw No. 2018-60 - Indemnification Bylaw
Bylaw No. 2018-61 - Appointment of Auditor
To appoint an auditor for The Regional Municipality of York
Bylaw No. 2018-62 - Assumption of a Portion of King-Vaughan Road
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-1107-96-126 being a bylaw to set out all the roads in the Regional Road System
Bylaw No. 2018-63 - King-Vaughan Road/Stouffville Road (Y.R. 14) Speed Limit
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-1312-2002-114 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on King-Vaughan Road/Stouffville Road (Y.R. 14)
Bylaw No. 2018-64 - Highway 7, Centre Street, Bathurst Street - Land Acquisition for Bus Rapid Transit Corridor (H2)
To acquire certain lands for or in connection with the construction of the Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor along Highway 7, Centre Street, Bathurst Street, City of Vaughan (H2)
Bylaw No. 2018-65 - York Durham Sewage System Forcemain Twinning Project - Town of Newmarket
To acquire certain lands for or in connection with the York Durham Sewage System Forcemain Twinning Project, Town of Newmarket
Bylaw No. 2018-66 - Rutherford Road - Widening and Reconstruction
To acquire certain lands for or in connection with the widening and reconstruction of Rutherford Road (Y.R.73), City of Vaughan
Bylaw No. 2018-67 - A Bylaw to Establish a Public Highway - Davis Drive (VIVA Corridor)
Bylaw No. 2018-68 - A Bylaw to Establish Public Highways - Davis Drive and Vivian Road
Bylaw No. 2018-69 - A Bylaw to Establish a Public Highway - Highway 27
Carried
Other Business
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132 2019 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule [as adopted by Council]
[UPDATED 2019 Calendar, including any additions, cancellations and changes]
It was moved by Mayor Barrow, seconded by Mayor Pellegrini that Council adopt the 2019 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule.
Carried
133 November 2018 Regional Council Meeting - Rescheduled
It was moved by Mayor Barrow, seconded by Mayor Pellegrini that the Regional Council meeting on November 15, 2018 be rescheduled to begin at 10 a.m.
Carried
134 December 2018 Planning Advisory Committee Meeting – Rescheduled
Regional Chair Emmerson advised that the York Region Planning Advisory Committee meeting scheduled on December 12, 2018 is rescheduled to November 15, 2018.
Carried
135 2017 York Regional Police Annual Report
It was moved by Mayor Hackson, seconded by Mayor Bevilacqua that the 2017 York Regional Police Annual Report be received.
Carried
Consideration and Adoption of Private Items
136 Private Session
It was moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Regional Councillor Jones that Council convene in Private Session for the purpose of considering the following.
1. 2018 Development Charge Payment of Potential Complaints
- Potential Litigation
2. 22 Prospect Street - Town of Newmarket - Acquisition or Disposition of Land and Potential Litigation
3. Update on Regional Household Hazardous Waste Depot and Transportation District Facility Sites - City of Markham - Acquisition or Disposition of Land
4. Toronto-York Subway System Extension Update- Litigation and Potential Litigation
Carried
Council met in Private Session at 10:23 a.m. and reconvened in public at 10:25 a.m.
It was moved by Regional Councillor Armstrong, seconded by Mayor Dawe that Council rise and report from Private Session.
Carried
137 2018 Development Charge Payment of Potential Complaints
(Regional Councillor Armstrong left the room during the private session discussion and did not participate in, or influence, the public session vote on this item.)
It was moved by Regional Councillor Taylor, seconded by Regional Councillor Hogg that Council receive the confidential report of the Commissioner of Finance dated August 17, 2018.
Carried
138 22 Prospect Street - Town of Newmarket
It was moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Mayor Van Bynen that Council adopt the private recommendations in the confidential report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services dated August 15, 2018.
Carried
139 Update on Regional Household Hazardous Waste Depot and Transportation District Facility Sites - City of Markham
It was moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Mayor Van Bynen that Council adopt the private recommendations in the confidential report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services dated August 16, 2018.
Carried
140 Toronto-York Subway System Extension Update
It was moved by Regional Councillor Heath, seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri that Council receive the confidential memorandum from the Regional Solicitor dated September 20, 2018.
Carried
Confirmatory Bylaw
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141 Bylaw No. 2018-70
It was moved by Regional Councillor Taylor, seconded by Mayor Van Bynen that Council enact Bylaw No. 2018-70 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council held on September 20, 2018.
The Council meeting adjourned at 10:28 a.m.
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Regional Clerk
Minutes [to be] confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Regional Council held on November 15, 2018.
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Regional Chair
