Revised Agenda
Committee of the Whole

Thursday, June 10, 2021

9:00 A.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Electronic Meeting

Quorum: 11

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A.

Call to Order

B.

Disclosures of Interest

C.

Presentations

C.1

York Region COVID-19 Vaccination Plan Update

Karen Antonio-Hadcock, Director, Integrated Business Services, Community and Health Services

Zahra Kassam and Katarina Garpenfeldt, Vaccine Operations Chiefs

(See Item G.1.4)

D.

Deputations

​(Subject to the Committee granting deputant status.)

D.1

York Region Transit / Toronto Transit Commission Service Integration and Fare Collection Pilot

D.1.1

Fred Winegust on behalf of Reena

D.1.2

Peter Miasek on behalf of Keep York Moving

(See Item E.1.2)

D.2

Request for Traffic Signals - Major Mackenzie Drive East and Elm Green Lane - City of Markham

Maria Gatzios and Nick Poulos on behalf of Angus Glen Village Ltd.

(See item E.2.3)

D.3

Regional Official Plan Update Policy Directions Report

D.3.1

Irene Ford, Resident

D.3.2

Kim Empringham on behalf of the York Region Federation of Agriculture

(See Item H.2.4)

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

Transportation Master Plan Progress Update

Memorandum from Ann-Marie Carroll, Acting Commissioner of Transportation Services dated May 21, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.2

York Region Transit / Toronto Transit Commission Service Integration and Fare Collection Pilot

Memorandum from Ann-Marie Carroll, Acting Commissioner of Transportation Services dated May 25, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

E.2

Reports

E.2.1

York Region Transit 2020 / 2021 Hold on Fare Increases

Report dated May 21, 2021 from the Acting Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. Council approve a hold on York Region Transit fare increases in 2021.

E.2.2

Request for Traffic Signals - Keele Street and Norman Drive - Township of King

Report dated May 21, 2021 from the Acting Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. Traffic signals not be installed at the intersection of Keele Street and Norman Drive in the Township of King.
2. The Regional Clerk forward this report to the Clerk of the Township of King.

E.2.3

Request for Traffic Signals - Major Mackenzie Drive East and Elm Green Lane - City of Markham

Report dated May 21, 2021 from the Acting Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. Traffic signals not be installed at the future intersection of Major Mackenzie Drive East and Elm Green Lane in the City of Markham.
2. The Regional Clerk forward this report to the Clerk of the City of Markham.

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

F.1.1

2021 Water and Wastewater Master Plan Progress Update

Memorandum from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services dated May 21, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

F.1.2

Credit Valley - Toronto and Region - Central Lake Ontario (CTC) Source Protection Plan

Janet Ivey, Program Manager, CTC Source Protection Region, Chief Specialist, Watershed Plans and Source Water Protection dated May 2, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

F.1.3

Province Releases Producer Responsibility Regulations for Blue Box Program as well as Hazardous and Special Products

Memorandum from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services dated June 9, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item F.2.3)

F.1.4

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Letter – Upper York Sewage Solution

The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing dated June 2, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

F.2

Reports

F.2.1

Revised Provincial Timelines for Corporate Asset Management Plans

Report dated May 21, 2021 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services and the Acting Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities.

F.2.2

2020 Corporate Energy Report

Report dated May 21, 2021 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending that:

1. Council continue advocating with the Province for Ontario’s electricity to be supplied from emission free sources.
2. The Regional Chair send a letter to York Region Members of Provincial Parliament and the Ontario Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines in response to the Independent Electricity System Operator’s December 2020 Annual Planning Outlook requesting that its outstanding Long-Term Energy Plan be updated and give strong preference to zero-emission sources of electricity supply.

F.2.3

2020 Annual Waste Management Report

Report dated May 21, 2021 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

F.2.4

West Vaughan Sewage Servicing Construction Support Fee Increases

Report dated May 21, 2021 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending that:

1. Council authorize the Commissioner of Environmental Services to increase the value of the existing contract with Delcan-Geodata Joint Venture by $12,700,511.70 for additional contract administration and site inspection services for construction of the Humber Sewage Pumping Station and West Vaughan Trunk Sewer Tunnel Phase 1.

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

G.1.1

York Region Seniors Strategy Refresh

Memorandum from Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services dated May 19, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

G.1.2

'PinkCars' Initiative - COVID-19 Vaccination Support

Todd Coles, City Clerk, City of Vaughan dated May 31, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

G.1.3

Reopening Small Businesses

Kiran Saini, Deputy Clerk, Town of Newmarket dated June 1, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

G.1.4

Update on Public Health Emergency Response to COVID-19 Global Pandemic

Memorandum from Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services and Dr. Karim Kurji, Medical Officer of Health dated June 7, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

G.2

Reports

G.2.1

10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan 2019 / 2020 Progress Report and 2021 Action Plan

Report dated May 21, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services, the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

1. Council receive the Housing Solutions 2019/2020 Progress Report (Attachment 1) for information.
2. Council endorse the short-term action plan for 2021 and proposed direction for 2022 (Attachment 2).
3. The Regional Chair submit a letter to Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament representing York Region requesting they advocate to the federal and provincial governments to:
   1. Increase York Region’s allocation under the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit to support at least an additional 500 households in the 2022 to 2023 and 2023 to 2024 fiscal years.
   2. Commit ongoing capital funding under the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative to support development of at least 200 new community housing units per year.
4. The Regional Chair submit a letter to Members of Provincial Parliament representing York Region requesting they advocate for the provincial government to:
   1. Provide increased and sustainable funds under the Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative to support increased need within the homelessness and housing stability system and sustain supports introduced under the Social Services Relief Fund.
   2. Commit to sustained funding for the Home for Good program beyond the 2021 to 2022 fiscal year.

G.2.2

2019 and 2020 Paramedic Response Time Performance Plan Final Results

Report dated May 19, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the local municipalities for information.

G.2.3

Use of Lands at 62 Bayview Parkway in the Town of Newmarket for Affordable Housing

Report dated May 31, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services and the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council approve the use of the lands at 62 Bayview Parkway in the Town of Newmarket for a future affordable housing development, subsequent to the planned demolition of the existing building.

G.2.4

Minutes - York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting - May 12, 2021

Minutes of the York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held on May 12, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

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

H.1.1

City of Markham Resolution – Referred Markham Employment Conversion Requests – 2041 Regional Municipal Comprehensive Review

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated May 28, 2021

Recommendation: Receive and approve the following site-specific employment area conversion requests, outlined on Attachments 4 and 5 to Proposed Employment Area Mapping and Employment Conversions report dated September 25, 2020, as requested by the City of Markham:
• M3 – approve;
• M8 and M11 – not approve;
• M4 and M7 – defer pending a decision from the City of Markham prior to the adoption of Regional Official Plan (ROP); and,

That staff be directed to reflect these conversions as part of the draft ROP anticipated to come forward in November 2021.

H.1.2

Communications related to Item H.2.4 - Regional Official Plan Update Policy Directions Report

Recommendation: Receive all

H.1.2.1

12041 Woodbine Ave – Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville

May Luong, Mathany and Higgs Law on behalf of 2621484 Ontario Ltd. dated June 9, 2021

H.1.2.2

11650 and 11700 Keele Street – City of Vaughan

Sandra Patano, Weston Consulting on behalf of landowners dated June 9, 2021

H.1.2.3

Block 28 at 11730, 11770, 11790 and 11800 Keele Street – City of Vaughan

Sandra Patano, Weston Consulting on behalf of landowners dated June 9, 2021

H.1.2.4

0 and 11535 Cold Creek Road – City of Vaughan

Sandra Patano, Weston Consulting on behalf of landowners dated June 9, 2021

H.1.2.5

7855 and 7883 Keele Street – City of Vaughan

Stephen Albanese, IBI Group on behalf of Davpart Inc. dated June 9, 2021

H.1.2.6

Part of Lots 6 to 10, Concession 3 – City of Richmond Hill

Don Given, Malone Given Parsons Ltd. on behalf of Fox Den Farms and 2044232 Ontario Limited dated June 9, 2021

H.1.2.7

Lands within Block 66E – City of Vaughan

Rosemarie Humphries, Humphries Planning Group Inc. on behalf of landowners dated June 9, 2021

H.1.2.8

12001 Albion-Vaughan Road – City of Vaughan

Rosemarie Humphries, Humphries Planning Group Inc. on behalf of Bolton Garden Inc. dated June 9, 2021

H.2

Reports

H.2.1

York Region 2021 Economic Development Update

Report dated May 28, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, the local municipalities, Toronto Global and ventureLAB.

H.2.2

2020 Agriculture & Agri-Food Strategy Update

Report dated May 28, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and local municipalities.

H.2.3

Affordable Housing in York Region - 2020 Measuring and Monitoring

Report dated May 28, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the local municipalities.

H.2.4

Regional Official Plan Update Policy Directions Report

Report dated May 28, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

1. Council receive the preliminary policy directions summarized in this report and further described in Attachment 1 to support development of draft policies that will be presented to Council as part of the draft Regional Official Plan regarding:
   1. Proposed Mapping
   2. Phasing of Urban Expansion
   3. Housing
2. Council receive the draft Regional Structure Maps illustrated in Attachment 2 for continued consultation as part of the Regional Official Plan Update.
3. The Regional Clerk forward this report and Attachments to the Clerks of the local municipalities, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. 

H.2.5

Minutes - Planning Advisory Committee Meeting - May 19, 2021

Minutes of the Planning Advisory Committee meeting held on May 19, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

H.2.6

Minutes - Housing Affordability Task Force Meeting - May 20, 2021

Minutes of the Housing Affordability Task Force meeting held on May 20, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

H.2.7

Minutes - Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee Meeting - May 26, 2021

Minutes of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee meeting held on May 26, 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

Yonge North Subway Extension - Update

Report dated May 28, 2021 from the Chief Administrative Officer recommending that:

1. Staff report back to Regional Council in the fall 2021 with recommendations for the Yonge North Subway Extension preliminary design / project scope, financial arrangements, transit-oriented communities process and agreements.

I.2.2

2021 Mid-Year Capital Reprofiling

Report dated May 27, 2021 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council approve the gross capital budget changes and associated changes in funding sources, as well as changes to 2021 Capital Spending Authority and associated funding sources, including an increase of about $1.0 million in Capital Spending Authority debt, as detailed in Attachments 1 and 2.

I.2.3

2022 Development Charges Bylaw - Status Update

Report dated May 27, 2021 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. The Commissioner of Finance be authorized to schedule and give notice for the public meeting(s) required by the Development Charges Act, 1997.
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to local municipalities and the Building Industry and Land Development Association – York Chapter (BILD).

I.2.4

Financing Leases as at December 31, 2020

Report dated May 27, 2021 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

I.2.5

Hospital Financing Reserve Contribution for 2021

Report dated May 27, 2021 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

I.2.6

2021 Fiscal Sustainability Update

Report dated May 27, 2021 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council consider, as part of the 2022 Budget process, the establishment of an incremental and dedicated Rapid Transit Capital Levy, to help fund the non-growth portion of major new transit initiatives, such as the Yonge North Subway Extension and future Bus Rapid Transit expansions.

I.2.7

Contract Awards and Amendments Requiring Council Approval

Report dated May 27, 2021 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council authorize the award of the direct purchases, contract extensions and increases of contracts between the Region and each of the vendors listed in Attachment 1 and Private Attachment 1 for the terms described in the attachments.
2. Council authorize Commissioners and Department Heads, or their designates, to execute the contracts approved in this report, including all applicable renewals.

I.2.8

2020 Disposal of Surplus Assets

Report dated May 27, 2021 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

I.2.9

Extension of Large Office and Affordable Rental Development Charges Deferrals Due to the Pandemic

Report dated May 27, 2021 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council approve the technical amendments to the “Office Buildings a Minimum of 75,000 square feet and on the Regional Centres and Corridors or specific Local Centres – Pilot Program”, shown as Attachment 1, which includes an extension of this pilot program from October 2022 to October 2024.
2. Council approve the technical amendments to the “Affordable, Purpose-Built Rental Buildings” deferral program, shown as Attachment 2, which includes an extension of the availability of the 3-year, 1,500-unit allowance from October 2022 to October 2024.
3. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to local municipalities and the Building Industry and Land Development Association – York Chapter (BILD).

I.2.10

Banking Services Agreement

Report dated May 27, 2021 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council authorize the renewal of the banking services agreement with the Toronto Dominion Bank (“TD Bank”) under the following terms:
   1. For the same services and fees in the current agreement
   2. For a five-year term, expiring on June 30, 2026
2. The Commissioner of Finance be authorized to negotiate the interest rates paid on any deposits held by the TD Bank.

I.2.11

Court Services Annual Report 2020

Report dated May 28, 2021 from the Regional Solicitor recommending that:

1. Council adopt the Resolution in Attachment 2 advocating for immediate regulatory and legislative amendments to provide municipal Provincial Offences Courts with the flexibility to respond to the critical pressures described in this report.
2. The Regional Clerk circulate the Resolution in Attachment 2 to other municipalities that administer Provincial Offences Courts, the Ministry of the Attorney General, Ministry of Transportation and Association of Municipalities of Ontario for support.
3. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities.

I.2.12

Compensation for Expropriation - Yonge Street - Davis Drive to Green Lane - Town of East Gwillimbury and Town of Newmarket

Report dated May 28, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council approve the Commissioner of Corporate Services to make offers of compensation to the owners of lands in the Town of Newmarket and the Town of East Gwillimbury, as set out in Attachment 1, which were acquired in accordance with the Expropriations Act (the “Act”).

I.2.13

Expropriation Settlement - Toronto York Spadina Subway Extension - 55 and 290 Interchange Way and 7540 Jane Street - City of Vaughan

Report dated May 28, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council authorize the settlement of all claims pursuant to the Expropriations Act (the “Act”) related to the property municipally known as 55 and 290 Interchange Way and 7540 Jane Street, as described in Attachment 1, for the construction of the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension (TYSSE) in the City of Vaughan.
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the Minutes of Settlement 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

Transfer of Land to Housing York Inc. at 5676 Main Street in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville - Disposition of Land and Legal Advice

L.2

62 Bayview Parkway - Solicitor-Client Privilege

L.3

Disposition of Matters under the Purchasing Bylaw - 2020 Annual Report - Litigation and Solicitor-Client Privilege

L.4

Private Attachment 1 to Item I.2.7 - Contract Awards and Amendments Requiring Council Approval - Security of Property

L.5

Private Attachment 1 to Item I.2.12 - Compensation for Expropriation - Yonge Street - Davis Drive to Green Lane - Town of East Gwillimbury and Town of Newmarket - Acquisition of Land

L.6

Private Attachment 1 to Item I.2.13 - Expropriation Settlement - Toronto York Spadina Subway Extension - 55 and 290 Interchange Way and 7540 Jane Street - City of Vaughan - Litigation

L.7

2021 Insurance Program Renewal - Negotiations

M.

Adjournment