Revised Agenda
Committee of the Whole

Thursday, October 12, 2023

9:00 A.m. - 3:00 P.m.

Electronic and In-Person Meeting

Council Chambers

17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket

Quorum: 11

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A.

Call to Order

B.

Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that York Region is located on the traditional territory of many Indigenous peoples including the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat and Métis peoples and the treaty territories of the Haudenosaunee, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and Williams Treaties First Nations.

Today this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we recognize their history, spirituality, culture and stewardship of this land.

We also acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our closest First Nation community.

C.

Disclosures of Interest

D.

Development Charges Complaint Hearing

Pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, the Regional Committee of the Whole will hold a hearing to consider a complaint regarding development charges payable by Auto World Import Network and 480 Steeles West Limited.

D.1

Development Charge Complaint - Auto World Import Network & 480 Steeles West Limited, 434 Steeles Avenue West , City of Vaughan

D.1.1

Report

Report dated September 27, 2023 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that: 

1. Council dismiss the Development Charge Complaint lodged by Auto World Import Network and 480 Steeles West Limited (AWIN), included as Attachment 1.
2. Council authorize staff to defend the dismissal of the Development Charge Complaint at the Ontario Land Tribunal, if necessary.
3. Council authorize the Regional solicitor to settle the Development Charge Complaint and execute Minutes of Settlement, where appropriate.

D.1.2

Deputation

Alan Heisey on behalf of Auto World Import Network and 480 Steeles West Limited

D.1.3

Correspondence

Alan Heisey dated October 11, 2023

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

E.

Presentations

None

F.

Deputations

​(Subject to the Committee granting deputant status.)

F.1

Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Dr. Martin Kofi Danso and Minister Isaac Oppong on behalf of Miracle Shelter Arena

F.2

Permanent space for ANCHOR Canada

Shernett Martin

F.3

Bus Rapid Transit Prioritization

Hayden Poon 

(See Item G.2.1)

G.

Public Works - Transportation Services

Chair – Mayor Mrakas
Vice-Chair – Mayor Lovatt

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

G.1

Communications

None

G.2

Reports

G.2.1

Bus Rapid Transit Prioritization

Report dated September 22, 2023 from the Commissioner of Public Works recommending that: 

1. Regional Council approve the recommendation to advance environmental assessment and preliminary engineering work for bus rapid transit projects identified in Phase 1 on:
   1. Jane Street North from Highway 7 to Major Mackenzie Drive
   2. Enterprise Boulevard from Birchmount Road to Kennedy Road (via YMCA Boulevard)
   3. Kennedy Road / Highway 7, Kennedy Road from YMCA Boulevard to Highway 7 and over to McCowan Road.
2. Regional Council endorse advancing advocacy for funding from senior levels of government for bus rapid transit projects identified in Phases 1, 2 and 3.
3. The Regional Clerk forward this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities for information. 

G.2.2

Pedestrian Cycling and Municipal Streetscape Partnership Programs Update

Report dated September 22, 2023 from the Commissioner of Public Works recommending that: 

1. The Regional Clerk forward this report to the local municipalities, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for information.

G.2.3

Traffic and Pedestrian Signal Policy Update

Report dated September 19, 2023 from the Commissioner of Public Works recommending that:

1. Council approve the proposed Traffic and Pedestrian Signal Policy update as outlined in Appendix A for use on Regional roads.
2. Council delegate authority to the Commissioner of Public Works to approve signal installations in accordance with the Traffic and Pedestrian Signal Policy.
3. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the local municipalities.

 

H.

Public Works - Environmental Services

Chair – Mayor West
Vice-Chair – Regional Councillor Li

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

H.1

Communications

None

H.2

Reports

None

I.

Community and Health Services

Chair – Regional Councillor Rosati
Vice-Chair – Mayor Quirk

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

I.1

Communications

I.1.1

Public Health 2022 Achievements and 2023/2024 Areas of Focus

Memorandum dated September 29, 2023 from Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services and Dr. Barry Pakes, Medical Officer of Health

Recommendation: Receive

I.1.2

Support for Gender-Based Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic in York Region

Letter from Christina Dawson, York Region Centre for Community Safety dated September 25, 2023

Recommendation: Receive and refer to staff

I.2

Reports

I.2.1

Long-Term Care Transformation: Health Canada’s Consultation on a Safe Long-Term Care Act and Implementation of National Standards

Report dated September 29, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. Council, in its role as Committee of Management for the Region’s two long-term care homes, endorse the submission made by staff to the Home and Long-Term Care Unit of Health Canada, attached to this report as Appendix A, in response to Health Canada’s request for input on the development of a federal Safe Long-Term Care Act.
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to York Region Members of Provincial Parliament and Members of Parliament, Minister of Long-Term Care, Minister of Health, Minister of Seniors and Accessibility, Ontario Health Central Region, Home and Community Care Support Services Central, Ontario Health Teams in York Region, AdvantAge Ontario, Ontario Long-Term Care Association and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

I.2.2

Minutes - Human Services Planning Board - September 15, 2023

Recommendation: Receive

J.

Planning and Economic Development

Chair – Regional Councillor DiPaola
Vice-Chair – Mayor Scarpitti

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

J.1

Communications

None

J.2

Reports

J.2.1

Minutes - Housing Affordability Task Force - September 7, 2023

Recommendation: Receive

J.2.2

Minutes - Agriculture and Agri-food Advisory Committee - September 20, 2023

Recommendation: Receive

K.

Finance and Administration

Chair – Mayor Pellegrini
Vice-Chair – Mayor Hackson

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

K.1

Communications

K.1.1

Approvals Authorized Through Delegated Authority During 2023 Council Recess

Memorandum dated September 27, 2023 from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance

Recommendation: Receive

K.1.2

Bill 131, Transportation for the Future Act, 2023 - Update

Memorandum dated October 6, 2023 from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance

Recommendation: Receive

K.1.3

Bill 134, Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023 - Update

Memorandum dated October 6, 2023 from Laura Mirabella Commissioner of Finance and Paul Freeman, Chief Planner

Recommendation: Receive

K.2

Reports

K.2.1

Acquisition of Land - 14824 Yonge Street, Town of Aurora

Report dated September 29, 2023 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that: 

1. Council approve the acquisition of land described in Appendix A, for a paramedic response station and expansion for future Regional uses at 14824 Yonge Street in the Town of Aurora.
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and all necessary documents to complete the transaction.

K.2.2

Disposition of Land - Bethesda Sideroad, City of Richmond Hill

Report dated September 29, 2023 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that: 

1. Council authorize the disposition of lands that have been deemed surplus to Regional requirements in the City of Richmond Hill, as set out in Appendix A.
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute an agreement of purchase and sale and all necessary documents to complete the transaction.

K.2.3

Expropriation Settlement - 200 Davis Drive, Town of Newmarket

Report dated September 29, 2023 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that: 

1. Council authorize the settlement of all claims pursuant to the Expropriations Act related to the property identified in Appendix A, known as 200 Davis Drive, related to the construction of the vivaNext bus rapid transit corridor on Davis Drive, in the Town of Newmarket.
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.

K.2.4

Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - September 27, 2023

Recommendation: Receive

L.

Notice of Motion

M.

Other Business

N.

Private Session

N.1

Private Attachment 1 to Item K.2.1 - Acquisition of Land - 14824 Yonge Street, Town of Aurora - Acquisition of Land

Recommendation: Receive private attachment. Attachment remains private.

N.2

Private Attachment 1 to Item K.2.3 - Expropriation Settlement - 200 Davis Drive, Town of Newmarket - Acquisition of Land

Recommendation: Receive private attachment. Attachment remains private.

O.

Adjournment