Revised Agenda
Committee of the Whole

Thursday, January 13, 2022

9:00 A.m. - 2:00 P.m.

Electronic Meeting

Quorum: 11

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A.

Call to Order

B.

Disclosures of Interest

C.

Presentations

C.1

Ministry of Transportation (MTO) - Bradford Bypass and Highway 413 Project Updates

Bradford Bypass Project Team:

• Larry Sarris, MTO
• Riyaz Sheikh, AECOM
• Sonia Rankin, AECOM

Highway 413 Project Team:

• Hossein Hosseini, MTO
• Martin Michalek, MTO
• Mara Bullock, WSP
• Jay Goldberg, WSP

D.

Deputations

​(Subject to the Committee granting deputant status.)

D.1

Highway 413 - Environmental Defence

Lana Goldberg, Environmental Defence

(See Item C.1)

D.2

Highway 413 - David Suzuki Foundation

Gideon Forman, David Suzuki Foundation

(See Item C.1)

E.

Transportation Services

Chair – Mayor Pellegrini
Vice-Chair – Mayor Scarpitti

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

E.1

Communications

E.1.1

City of Markham Resolution - Towards a Greater Golden Horseshoe Transportation Plan

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated November 3, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.2

Communications related to Item C.1 - Ministry of Transportation (MTO) - Bradford Bypass and Highway 413 Project Updates

Recommendation: Receive all

E.1.2.1

Paul Jafine

E.1.2.2

Mykola Buryeyev

E.1.2.3

Brent Kopperson on behalf of Windfall Ecology Centre

E.1.2.4

Susan Ellscheid

E.1.2.5

Kevin Shackleton

E.1.2.6

Robert Manocchio

E.1.2.7

Bill Foster on behalf of Forbid Roads Over Green Spaces (FROGS)

E.1.2.8

Nicholas Dargus

E.1.2.9

Joseph Goode

E.1.2.10

Susan Sheard

E.1.2.11

Irene Ford

E.2

Reports

E.2.1

Request for Speed Limit Revisions and Intersection Control Improvements - Wellington Street East/Aurora Road and Ninth Line - Towns of Aurora and Whitchurch-Stouffville

Report dated December 8, 2021 from the Acting Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. Existing speed limits on Regional roads listed in Table 1 of this report be revised as detailed.
2. Traffic signals be installed in 2023 at the intersection of Aurora Road and Ninth Line in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, based on the Region’s Traffic and Pedestrian Signal Policy.
3. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the Towns of Aurora and Whitchurch-Stouffville and Chief of York Regional Police.
4. The Regional Solicitor prepare the necessary bylaws.

F.

Environmental Services

Chair – Regional Councillor Ferri
Vice-Chair – Mayor Quirk

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

F.1

Communications

None

F.2

Reports

None

G.

Community and Health Services

Chair – Regional Councillor Rosati
Vice-Chair – Regional Councillor Heath

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

G.1

Communications

None

G.2

Reports

None

H.

Planning and Economic Development

Chair – Regional Councillor Jones
Vice-Chair – Mayor Mrakas

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

H.1

Communications

None

H.2

Reports

H.2.1

Minutes - York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee Meeting - December 8, 2021

Minutes of the York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee meeting held on December 8, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

H.2.2

Minutes - Planning Advisory Committee Meeting - December 15, 2021

Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting held on December 15, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

I.

Finance and Administration

Chair – Mayor Bevilacqua
Vice-Chair – Mayor Lovatt

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

I.1

Communications

None

I.2

Reports

I.2.1

Emergency Management Program Annual Compliance Review

Report dated December 16, 2021 from the Chief Administrative Officer recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

I.2.2

2022 Interim Tax Levy

Report dated December 17, 2021 from the Acting Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council approve the 2022 interim tax levy of $609,545,958 which would be payable by local municipalities to the Region in two equal installments, the first of which will be due on or before April 29, 2022, and the second due on or before June 30, 2022, as shown in Attachment 1.
2. The Regional Solicitor prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to these recommendations.

I.2.3

Contract Awards, including Renewals, Approvals, and Emergency Purchases July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2021

Report dated December 17, 2021 from the Acting Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.  

I.2.4

Disposition of Land - 752 19th Avenue - City of Richmond Hill

Report dated December 17, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council authorize the disposition of land that has been deemed surplus to Regional requirements in the City of Richmond Hill, as described in Attachment 1.
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the agreement of purchase and sale and all necessary documents to complete the transaction, in accordance with the Region’s Sale and Other Disposition of Regional Lands Policy.
3. Staff report back to Council with the final sale price upon transaction completion.

I.2.5

Expropriation of Land - 117 and 127 Langstaff Road East - City of Markham

Report dated December 17, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council approve an application for approval to expropriate the lands set out in Attachment 1, required for the reconstruction of Cedar Avenue at Langstaff Road East in the City of Markham.
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land (the “Notice”) and to serve and publish the Notice, as required under the Expropriations Act (the “Act”).
3. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for an inquiry that are received and to represent the Region, as necessary, at an inquiry (Hearing of Necessity) held under the Act.
4. Council, as approving authority, approve the expropriation of the lands provided there is no Hearing of Necessity requested and not withdrawn in accordance with the Act. Council approval is deemed to be given effective 31 days following the publication of the Notice and when a Hearing of Necessity is not requested in accordance with the Act.
5. Where approval to expropriate the land is given, the Commissioner of Corporate Services is authorized to register a plan of expropriation and execute and serve any notices required under the Act.
6. Where approval to expropriate the land is given, Council authorize the introduction of the necessary bylaw to give effect to these recommendations.

I.2.6

Expropriation Settlement, Disposition of Land and Acquisition of Land - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 4671 Highway 7 West - City of Vaughan

Report dated December 17, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council authorize the settlement of all claims pursuant to the Expropriations Act with the fee simple owner of 4671 Highway 7 West, identified as Property No. 1 in Attachment 1, related to the construction of the bus rapid transit corridor on Highway 7, in the City of Vaughan.
2. Council authorize as part of the settlement, the disposition of the land identified as Property No. 2 in Attachment 1 to the owner of Property No. 1.
3. Council authorize as part of the settlement, the acquisition of the land identified as Property No. 3 in Attachment 1 from the owner of Property No. 1.
4. Upon securing Metrolinx approval the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the agreements and all necessary documentation to complete the transaction in accordance with the Minutes of Settlement.

J.

Notice of Motion

K.

Other Business

L.

Private Session

L.1

Private Attachment 1 to Item I.2.3 - Contract Awards, including Renewals, Approvals, and Emergency Purchases July 1, 2021, to September 30, 2021 - Security of Property

L.2

Private Attachment 1 to Item I.2.4 - Disposition of Land - 752 19th Avenue - City of Richmond Hill - Disposition of Land

L.3

Private Attachment 1 to Item I.2.6 - Expropriation Settlement, Disposition of Land and Acquisition of Land - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 4671 Highway 7 West - City of Vaughan - Acquisition and Disposition of Land

M.

Adjournment