Minutes

The Council of The Regional Municipality of York

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Immediately Following Private Shareholders Meetings

Electronic Meeting

Members:

• W. Emmerson,
• M. Bevilacqua,
• G. Chan,
• J. DiPaola,
• M. Ferri,
• R. Grossi,
• V. Hackson,
• D. Hamilton,
• J. Heath,
• L. Jackson,
• J. Jones,
• J. Li,
• I. Lovatt,
• T. Mrakas,
• S. Pellegrini,
• C. Perrelli,
• M. Quirk,
• G. Rosati,
• F. Scarpitti,
• J. Taylor,
• and T. Vegh

Staff:

• D. Basso,
• A.M. Carroll,
• K. Chislett,
• P. Freeman,
• Dr. K. Kurji,
• D. Kuzmyk,
• J. Li,
• B. Macgregor,
• E. Mahoney,
• C. Raynor,
• and M.F. Turner

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A.

Call to Order

Regional Chair Emmerson called the meeting to order at 9:07 a.m. and made the following remarks:

“We acknowledge the land we are meeting on today is the traditional territory of many First Nations, including the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of the Credit.

These lands are now home to many diverse Indigenous peoples.

We also acknowledge that York Region falls under Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaties with several Mississauga and Chippewas First Nations.”

B.

Disclosures of Interest

None

C.

Minutes of Council

C.1

Council Meeting held on May 27, 2021

• Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri

  That Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on May 27, 2021.

  Carried

C.2

Council Special Meeting held on June 3, 2021

• Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri

  That Council confirm the Minutes of the Special Council meeting held on June 3, 2021.

  Carried

C.3

Special Council Meeting held on June 17, 2021

• Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri

  That Council confirm the Minutes of the Special Council meeting held on June 17, 2021.

  Carried

D.

Presentations

D.1

Vaccine Confidence in York Region

• Moved by Mayor Scarpitti
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi

  That Council receive the presentation by Joseph Silva, Director, Strategies and Partnerships, Community and Health Services, Jennifer Mitchell, Manager, Corporate Communications and Katarina Garpenfeldt, Health Emergency Planning Specialist, Public Health, Community and Health Services.

  Carried

E.

Deputations

E.1

Mark McConville - Humphries Planning - Block 66E - City of Vaughan

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jones
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jackson

  That Council receive the deputation from Mark McConville, Humphries Planning regarding Block 66E in the City of Vaughan, specifically Huntington Acres Limited – 10436-10450 Huntington Road, Giampaolo Investments Limited – 10480-10540 Huntington Road and Vincenzo Gagliardi – 10600 Huntington Road.

  (See Item G.1 - Committee of the Whole Item H.2.4)

  Carried

F.

Communications

F.1

East Gormley Water and Wastewater Servicing Request Report

• Moved by Regional Councillor Hamilton
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Vegh

  That Council receive the memorandum from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services dated June 4, 2021.

  (See Item G.2)

  Carried

F.2

Report F.2.1 Attachment 2, Page Six from June 10, 2021 Committee of the Whole Has Been Corrected

• Moved by Regional Councillor Hamilton
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Vegh

  That Council receive the memorandum from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services and Ann-Marie Carroll, Acting Commissioner of Transportation Services dated June 15, 2021 and adopt Committee of the Whole Item F.2.1, as amended.

  Carried

F.3

Optional Small Business Property Subclass Update

• Moved by Regional Councillor Hamilton
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Vegh

  That Council receive the memorandum from Jason Li, Acting Commissioner of Finance dated June 16, 2021.

  Carried

F.4

Correspondence Related to Committee of the Whole Item H.2.4 - Regional Official Plan Update Policy Directions Report

F.4.1

Urban Expansion Areas - Cities of Vaughan and Markham

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jones
  Seconded by Mayor Mrakas

  That Council receive the correspondence from Don Given, Malone Given Parsons, on behalf of the Block 41 Landowners Group in the City of Vaughan, and the Angus Glen Landowners Group and Robinson Glen Landowners (jointly with Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd.) in the City of Markham dated June 9, 2021.

  Carried

F.4.2

Urban Expansion Areas - Cities of Vaughan and Markham

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jones
  Seconded by Mayor Mrakas

  That Council receive the correspondence from Don Given, Malone Given Parsons, on behalf of Kennedy Elgin Developments Ltd. and First Elgin Mills Development Inc. dated June 9, 2021.

  Carried

F.4.3

11715, 11726, and 11865 Kennedy Road - Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville and City of Markham

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jones
  Seconded by Mayor Mrakas

  That Council receive the correspondence from Billy Tung, KLM Planning Partners Inc., on behalf of Kennedy Road GK Holdings Limited and Kennedy Road GK II Holdings Limited c/o Humbold Properties dated June 9, 2021.

  Carried

F.4.4

Preliminary Urban Expansion Mapping – Nobleton - 12650 Highway 27 and 13235 10th Concession - Township of King

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jones
  Seconded by Mayor Mrakas

  That Council receive the correspondence from Katarzyna Sliwa, Partner, Dentons Canada LLP, on behalf of Flato Developments Inc., 2541004 Ontario Ltd., and Wyview Group dated June 22, 2021.

  Carried

F.4.5

Block 42 - City of Vaughan

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jones
  Seconded by Mayor Mrakas

  That Council receive the correspondence from Ryan Mino-Leahan and Tim Schilling, KLM Planning Partners Inc., on behalf of Block 42 Landowners Group dated June 23, 2021.

  Carried

F.4.6

Vaughan 400 North Landowners Group - Block 34W and 35

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jones
  Seconded by Mayor Mrakas

  That Council receive the correspondence from Rosemarie Humphries, Humphries Planning Group Inc., on behalf of Vaughan 400 North Landowners Group Inc. dated June 23, 2021.

  Carried

F.4.7

Concerns Regarding Committee of the Whole Item H.2.4.

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jones
  Seconded by Mayor Mrakas

  That Council receive the correspondence from Irene Ford dated June 23, 2021.

  Carried

F.4.8

The Ontario Headwaters Institute

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jones
  Seconded by Mayor Mrakas

  That Council receive the correspondence from Andrew McCammon, Executive Director, The Ontario Headwaters Institute dated June 23, 2021.

  Carried

F.4.9

Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jones
  Seconded by Mayor Mrakas

  That Council receive the correspondence from Claire Malcolmson, Executive Director, Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition dated June 23, 2021.

  Carried

F.5

Financial Impacts of COVID-19

• Moved by Mayor Bevilacqua
  Seconded by Mayor Lovatt

  That Council receive the memorandum from Jason Li, Acting Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer dated June 21, 2021.

  Carried

F.6

Canada's National Infrastructure Assessment

• Moved by Mayor Bevilacqua
  Seconded by Mayor Lovatt

  That Council receive the memorandum from Bruce Macgregor, Chief Administrative Officer dated June 17, 2021.

  Carried

F.7

Correspondence Related to Committee of the Whole Item F.2.2 - 2020 Corporate Energy Report

F.7.1

Gloria Marsh, Executive Director, York Region Environmental Alliance

• Moved by Regional Councillor Ferri
  Seconded by Mayor Quirk

  That Council receive the correspondence from Gloria Marsh, Executive Director, York Region Environmental Alliance dated June 21, 2021.

  Carried

F.7.2

Jack Gibbons, Chair, Ontario Clean Air Alliance

• Moved by Regional Councillor Ferri
  Seconded by Mayor Quirk

  That Council receive the correspondence from Jack Gibbons, Chair, Ontario Clean Air Alliance dated June 21, 2021.

  Carried

F.7.3

Debbie Gordon, York Region Resident

• Moved by Regional Councillor Ferri
  Seconded by Mayor Quirk

  That Council receive the correspondence from Debbie Gordon, York Region Resident dated June 22, 2021.

  Carried

F.7.4

Susan Beharriell, Chair, Climate Action King

• Moved by Regional Councillor Ferri
  Seconded by Mayor Quirk

  That Council receive the correspondence from Susan Beharriell, Chair, Climate Action King dated June 23, 2021.

  Carried

F.7.5

Township of King Resolution - Kathryn Moyle, Director of Corporate Services/Township Clerk, Township of King

• Moved by Regional Councillor Ferri
  Seconded by Mayor Quirk

  That Council receive the correspondence from Kathryn Moyle, Director of Corporate Services/Township Clerk, Township of King dated December 2, 2020.

  Carried

G.

Consideration and Adoption of Reports

G.1

Committee of the Whole Meeting - June 10, 2021

• Moved by Mayor Pellegrini
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Rosati

  That Council adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on June 10, 2021.

  Carried

G.2

East Gormley Water and Wastewater Servicing Request

• Moved by Mayor Lovatt
  Seconded by Mayor Hackson

  (Deferred from February 11, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting)

  That Council adopt the following recommendations in the report dated January 22, 2021 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services:

  1. The Region reiterate the need for the province to review policies regarding servicing of settlement areas within the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine Plan areas.
  2. The Region continue to work with the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville to assess servicing options until there is greater clarification from the province regarding exemptions for Great Lake based servicing in the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine.
  3. The Region support the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville’s continued investigation of enhanced fire protection through improved non-potable water services as a reasonable and economical approach to address the immediate fire protection needs for the Hamlet of East Gormley.
  4. Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
  Carried

G.3

Acquisition of Land - 11421 Weston Road - City of Vaughan

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jackson
  Seconded by Mayor Bevilacqua

  That Council adopt the following recommendations in the report dated June 17, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

  1. Council approve the acquisition of the interest in land set out in Attachment 1 for a Regional Patrol Yard in the City of Vaughan.
  2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the agreement of purchase and sale and all necessary documents to complete the transaction.
  3. Council approve the changes to 2021 capital expenditure, Capital Spending Authority and associated funding sources, as detailed in Private Attachment 2.
  Carried

G.4

Minutes - Audit Committee - June 9, 2021

• Moved by Mayor Hackson
  Seconded by Mayor Pellegrini

  That Council adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on June 9, 2021.

  Carried

G.5

Minutes - Debenture Committee - June 17, 2021

• Moved by Mayor Lovatt
  Seconded by Mayor Bevilacqua

  The Council receive the Minutes of the Debenture Committee meeting held on June 17, 2021.

  Carried

H.

Introduction and Consideration of Bylaws

• Moved by Acting Mayor DiPaola
  Seconded by Mayor Quirk

  That Council approve and enact the following bylaws:

H.1

2021-42 - 2nd Concession Road/Prospect Street/Bayview Avenue (Y.R. 34) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on 2nd Concession Road/Prospect Street/Bayview Avenue (Y.R. 34)

H.2

2021-43 - 14th Avenue/Centre Street (Y.R. 71) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on 14th Avenue/Centre Street (Y.R. 71)

H.3

2021-44 - 15th Sideroad/Bloomington Road (Y.R. 40) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on 15th Sideroad/ Bloomington Road (Y.R. 40)

H.4

2021-45 - Aurora Road/Wellington Street (Y.R. 15) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Aurora Road/Wellington Street (Y.R. 15)

H.5

2021-46 - Baseline Road (Y.R. 8A) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Baseline Road (Y.R. 8A)

H.6

2021-47 - Bathurst Street (Y.R. 38) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Bathurst Street (Y.R. 38)

H.7

2021-48 - Bradford Street/Mount Albert Road (Y.R. 13) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Bradford Street/Mount Albert Road (Y.R. 13)

H.8

2021-49 - Don Mills Road/Leslie Street/The Queensway (Y.R. 12) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Don Mills Road/Leslie Street/The Queensway (Y.R. 12)

H.9

2021-50 - Dufferin Street (Y.R. 53) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Dufferin Street (Y.R. 53)

H.10

2021-51 - Glenwoods Avenue (Y.R. 33) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Glenwoods Avenue (Y.R. 33)

H.11

2021-52 - Highway 7 (Y.R. 7) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Highway 7 (Y.R. 7)

H.12

2021-53 - Highway 27 (Y.R. 27) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Highway 27 (Y.R. 27)

H.13

2021-54 - Keele Street (Y.R. 6) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Keele Street (Y.R. 6)

H.14

2021-55 - Kennedy Road (Y.R. 3) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Kennedy Road (Y.R. 3)

H.15

2021-56 - King Road (Y.R. 11) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on King Road (Y.R.11)

H.16

2021-57 - Lloydtown/Aurora Road (Y.R. 16) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Lloydtown/Aurora Road (Y.R. 16)

H.17

2021-58 - Major Mackenzie Drive (Y.R. 25) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Major Mackenzie Drive (Y.R. 25)

H.18

2021-59 - McCowan Road (Y.R. 67) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on McCowan Road (Y.R. 67)

H.19

2021-60 - Mulock Drive/Vivian Road (Y.R. 74) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Mulock Drive/Vivian Road (Y.R. 74)

H.20

2021-61 - Ninth Line (Y.R. 69) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Ninth Line (Y.R. 69)

H.21

2021-62 - Old Homestead Road (Y.R. 79) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Old Homestead Road (Y.R. 79)

H.22

2021-63 - Rutherford Road/Carville Road/16th Avenue (Y.R. 73) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Rutherford Road/ Carville Road/16th Avenue (Y.R. 73)

H.23

2021-64 - Warden Avenue (Y.R. 65) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Warden Avenue (Y.R. 65)

H.24

2021-65 - Weston Road (Y.R. 56) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Weston Road (Y.R. 56)

H.25

2021-66 - Woodbine Avenue (Y.R. 8) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Woodbine Avenue (Y.R. 8)

H.26

2021-67 - Yonge Street (Y.R. 1) Speed Limit

A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Yonge Street (Y.R. 1)

H.27

2021-68 - Establish a Public Highway – St. John's Sideroad

A bylaw to establish a public highway - St. John's Sideroad

H.28

2021-69 - Yonge Street – Widening and Reconstruction

To acquire certain lands for or in connection with the widening and reconstruction of Yonge Street (YR 1), Town of Newmarket and Town of East Gwillimbury

H.29

2021-70 - Stop Up and Close a Portion of Wellington Street (YR 15), Town of Aurora

A bylaw to stop up and close a portion of Wellington Street (YR 15), Town of Aurora

H.30

2021-72 - 15 Year Debenture - Town of Aurora

To authorize the borrowing upon amortizing debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $1,600,000.00 towards the cost of certain capital works of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora set out in Schedule “A” to this Bylaw

H.31

2021-73 - 20 Year Debenture - Town of Aurora

To authorize the borrowing upon amortizing debentures in the principal amount of $3,375,000.00 towards the cost of a certain capital work of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora set out in Schedule “A” to this Bylaw

Carried

I.

Motions

None

J.

Notices of Motion to Reconsider

None

K.

Other Business

K.1

2020 York Region Community Report

• Moved by Regional Councillor Chan
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Vegh

  That Council receive the 2020 York Region Community Report.

  Carried

K.2

COVID-19 Update

Dr. Karim Kurji, York Region Medical Officer of Health provided a verbal update on the status of COVID-19 and responded to questions from Members of Council.

K.3

Moment of Silence - 751 Unmarked Graves Near Former Marieval Indian Residential School

Regional Chair Emmerson and Members of Council observed a moment of silence for the 751 lives lost in connection with unmarked graves found near the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan.

K.4

Expression of Thanks - Acting Regional Councillor Godwin Chan

Acting Regional Councillor Godwin Chan announced Mayor Barrow's expectation of returning to Regional Council at the end of the summer, making this his last regional Council meeting.  Acting Regional Councillor Chan expressed how honoured and privileged he is to have had this opportunity and thanked Regional Chair Emmerson, Regional Council Members, the Regional Clerk, the Commissioners and the Chief of Staff for contributing to this rewarding experience.

K.5

The Regional Municipality of York's 50th Anniversary

Regional Chair Emmerson announced that 2021 marks the 50^th anniversary of The Regional Municipality of York. On January 1, 1971, 14 municipalities amalgamated to become the nine cities and towns that would form York Region. York Region will be celebrating this milestone for the balance of 2021.

K.6

Ontario Water Works Award of Excellence

Regional Chair Emmerson announced that the Ontario Water Works Association has awarded York Region a Water Efficiency Committee 2021 Award of Excellence for the Independent Electricity System Operator Grid Innovation Fund project. This project reduces municipal water loss and energy consumption through pressure management, saving water, money and energy and reducing greenhouse gases.

K.7

Canada Day - July 1st

On behalf of Regional Council, Regional Chair Emmerson wished everyone who chooses to celebrate, a happy and safe Canada Day.

K.8

Summer Olympics

Regional Chair Emmerson announced the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics Games will take place from July 23 to August 8, 2021, followed by the Paralympic Games from August 24 to September 5, 2021. To date, 18 York Region residents will be representing Canada in Tokyo and Regional Chair Emmerson congratulated them and wished them the best of luck.

L.

Private Session

• Moved by Regional Councillor Li
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Jones

  ​​That Council resolve into private session at 11:20 a.m. 

  Carried

  At 12:42 p.m. Council resumed in public session and reported the following:

L.1

Memorandum - Request for Tender Update - Potential Litigation

• Moved by Mayor Scarpitti
  Seconded by Mayor Taylor

  That Council receive the private memorandum.

  Carried

L.2

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

• Moved by Mayor Scarpitti
  Seconded by Mayor Taylor

  That Council adopt the following recommendations in the private report dated May 21, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services:

  1. Council authorize the transfer of land for the affordable housing development located at 5676 Main Street, in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, from the Region to Housing York Inc.
  2. Council authorize the Commissioner of Community and Health Services or designate to execute all necessary documentation to complete the transactions related to the land transfer.
  3. Council advise the Housing York Inc. Board of its recommendations.
  Carried

L.3

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

• Moved by Mayor Scarpitti
  Seconded by Mayor Taylor

  That Council receive the private report from the Regional Solicitor dated May 17, 2021.

  Carried

L.4

2021 Insurance Program Renewal - Negotiations

• Moved by Mayor Scarpitti
  Seconded by Mayor Taylor

  That Council adopt the confidential recommendation in the report dated June 3, 2021 from the Commissioner of Finance.

  Carried

L.5

Upper York Sewage Solutions Environmental Assessment - Verbal Update - Solicitor-Client Privilege and Potential Litigation

• Moved by Mayor Scarpitti
  Seconded by Mayor Taylor

  That Council receive the private verbal update and provide confidential direction to staff.

  Carried

L.6

Response to Anonymous Letter About Vaccine Eligibility in the Region's Long-term Care Homes - Personal Matter About An Identifiable Individual

• Moved by Mayor Scarpitti
  Seconded by Mayor Taylor

  That Council receive the private memorandum.

  Carried

L.7

Private Attachment 1 and 2 to Item G.3 Acquisition of Land - 11421 Weston Road - City of Vaughan - Acquisition of Land

• Moved by Mayor Scarpitti
  Seconded by Mayor Lovatt

  That Council receive the private attachments.

  Carried

L.8

Update on Regional Corporations - Solicitor-Client Privilege, Labour Relations and Matters Permitted Under Another Act

• Moved by Mayor Lovatt
  Seconded by Mayor Pellegrini

  That Council adopt the confidential recommendations in the private report dated June 22, 2021 from the Chief Administrative Officer.

  A recorded vote was as follows:

  For: Emmerson, Grossi, Hackson, Hamilton, Lovatt, Mrakas, Pellegrini, Quirk, Vegh (9)

  Against: Bevilacqua, Chan, DiPaola, Ferri, Heath, Jackson, Jones, Li, Scarpitti, Taylor (10)

  Defeated

M.

Confirmatory Bylaw

• Moved by Mayor Pellegrini
  Seconded by Mayor Mrakas

  That Council enact Bylaw No. 2021-71 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council held on June 24, 2021.

  Carried

N.

Adjournment

The Council meeting adjourned at 12:59 p.m.

                                                           
Regional Clerk

Minutes confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Council held on September 23, 2021.

 

 

                                                           
Regional Chair