Revised Agenda

Committee of the Whole

Meeting #:
Date:	Thursday, May 02, 2019
Time:	9:00 A.m. - 1:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket

Quorum: 11

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A.

Call to Order

B.

Disclosures of Interest

C.

Presentations

C.1

Greening Achievements 2018

Ian Buchanan, Manager of Natural Heritage and Forestry Services, Environmental Services

James Lane, Program Manager, Green Infrastructure, Environmental Services

(See Item F.2.1.)

C.2

Protecting York Region's School Children through Immunization

Dr. Fareen Karachiwalla, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Community and Health Services

(See Item G.2.1.)

D.

Deputations

​(Subject to the Committee granting deputant status.)

D.1

York Region Transit York University Update

(See Item E.1.2.)

D.1.1

(WITHDRAWN) Alia Karim on behalf of York University Graduate Students' Association

D.1.2

Fred Winegust and Ricardo Mashregi on behalf of Keep York Moving, and Celia Lewin, York University student

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

York Region Transit 2018 Enforcement and Security Annual Report

Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services dated April 17, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.2

York Region Transit York University Update

Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services dated April 18, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.3

Traffic Signals at the Entrance to 2585 King Road

Kathryn Moyle, Township Clerk, Township of King dated April 2, 2019

Recommendation: Receive and refer to staff

E.1.4

Metrolinx Proposed Transit Project Prioritization Framework Update

Paul Jankowksi, Commissioner of Transportation Services dated May 1, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

E.2

Reports

E.2.1

Extension of Contract for Upgrade and Support of Workforce Management Software

Report dated April 17, 2019 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services and Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. Council approve extension of the contract with TOS Ltd. for software upgrade, additional licenses, training services, support and maintenance of Transportation Services and Access York Contact Centres Workforce Management Software, pursuant to the Direct Purchase provisions of the Purchasing Bylaw on the following terms:
   1. The total cost for the software upgrade, additional licenses, training services and software support and maintenance shall not exceed $353,821 USD, excluding HST 
   2. The term of the contract extension be five years commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2024
2. Council authorize the Commissioner of Transportation Services to execute the extension of the contract on behalf of the Region.

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

Rouge National Urban Park - Status Update

Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services dated April 4, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

F.2

Reports

F.2.1

2018 Greening Strategy Achievements

Report dated April 18, 2019 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

F.2.2

2019 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan Update

Report dated April 17, 2019 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending that:

1. Council approve the 2019 update to the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (Attachment 1) and its associated corporate greenhouse gas emissions targets.

F.2.3

Provincial Discussion Paper on Reducing Litter and Waste in our Communities

Report dated April 17, 2019 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending that:

1. Council endorse comments identified in Attachment 1 (York Region Response Letter) and Attachment 2 (York Region Detailed Comments), which were submitted to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks in response to Environmental Registry of Ontario posting 013-4689: Reducing Litter and Waste in Our Communities Discussion Paper. Due to the timeframe provided, it was not possible to bring the response to Regional Council for endorsement prior to submission. Any additional comments or clarifications by Council will be sent to the Province to supplement staff comments. Key recommendations for endorsement include:
   1. Begin implementation of extended producer responsibility for Blue Box to make producers responsible for their waste
   2. Include the 4th R (Recovery) in diversion calculations to recognize the benefits of recovering the value of resources
   3. Develop Green Bin compostable standards that align with existing processing systems to provide clear rules
   4. Coordinate and implement action on single-use plastics and other problematic materials to help reduce plastic waste going into landfills and waterways
   5. Ensure extended producer responsibility requirements include public spaces and Industrial, Commercial and Institutional sectors to help prevent and reduce litter in communities
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to local municipalities and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

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

G.2.1

Protecting York Region's School Children through Immunization

Report dated April 17, 2019 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services and Medical Officer of Health recommending that:

1. Regional Council endorse the position of the Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health in support of a seamless immunization registry whereby health care providers directly input immunization information at the time of vaccine administration.
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, the Chief Medical Officer of Health, York Region Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Association of Local Public Health Agencies, the Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health and the other 34 Ontario Boards of Health. 

G.2.2

Community Investment Fund Activity Update for 2018 and 2019

Report dated April 17, 2019 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

G.2.3

York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee - April 17, 2019

Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee dated April 17, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

H.

Notice of Motion

I.

Other Business

J.

Private Session

J.1

Greening Strategy - Environmental Land Protection and Preservation, Land Acquisition, Walters Property, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville - Land Acquisition

K.

Adjournment