Revised Agenda
YORK REGIONAL COUNCIL

Thursday, May 18, 2023

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

Minutes of Council

D.1

Council Meeting held on April 27, 2023

E.

Presentations

E.1

Yonge North Subway Extension Update

Phil Verster, President and CEO, Metrolinx
Stephen Collins, Program Sponsor - Subways, Metrolinx
Rajesh Khetarpal, Vice President, Community Engagement, Metrolinx

(See Item G.1)

E.2

Mackenzie Health Update

Altaf Stationwala, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mackenzie Health

F.

Deputations

​(Subject to Council granting deputant status.)​

F.1

Deputations relating to Item H.1 (Committee of the Whole Item J.2.5) - Vacant Home Tax Status Update

F.1.1

Yvonne Kelly on behalf of Affordable Housing Coalition of York Region

F.1.2

Sean Meagher on behalf of Ontario for All

F.1.3

Sheena Cooper, Affordable Housing Coalition of York Region

G.

Communications

G.1

York Region Engagement in Yonge North Subway Extension - Update

Andrew Hope, Chief Capital Officer, Rapid Transit, Metrolinx dated March 31, 2023

Recommendation: Receive

G.2

City of Pickering Council Resolution - Opposition to a Pickering Airport and Utilization of Resources

Susan Cassel, City Clerk, City of Pickering dated May 2, 2023

Recommendation: Receive

G.3

Communications relating to Bill 5 - Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act

Recommendation: Receive

G.3.1

Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Resolution dated May 5, 2023

G.3.2

Town of Georgina Resolution dated May 5, 2023

G.4

World Sickle Cell Day - June 19, 2023

Ika Washington, Manager, Communications and Marking, Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario dated May 10, 2023

Recommendation: Receive and proclaim June 19, 2023 as World Sickle Cell Day in York Region

G.5

Response to Provincial Assessment Requirements for Municipal Infrastructure Projects

Memorandum from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Public Works dated May 18, 2023

Recommendation: Receive

H.

Consideration and Adoption of Reports

H.1

Committee of the Whole Meeting - May 4, 2023

H.2

Proposed Provincial Planning Statement

Report dated April 13, 2023 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner recommending that:

1. Council approve this report, Appendix A and Appendix B for submission to the Provincial Land Use Plans Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in response to Environmental Registry of Ontario posting #019-6813.
2. The Regional Clerk forward this report to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Clerk’s of the local municipalities.

H.3

Queen Street-Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit Improvements between Kipling Avenue and East of Islington Avenue

Report dated May 5, 2023 from the Commissioner of Public Works recommending that:

1. The Region enter into an agreement with Metrolinx to undertake a technical feasibility study to investigate widening the constrained section of Highway 7, from Kipling Avenue to east of Islington Avenue for an estimated value not to exceed $500,000 excluding HST, for the term of the agreement.
2. The Commissioner of Public Works be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the Region.
3. This report be circulated to Metrolinx and the City of Vaughan.

I.

Introduction and Consideration of Bylaws

I.1

2023-31 - Delegation Bylaw

A bylaw to delegate certain powers and duties

I.2

2023-32 - Delegation during Recess of Regional Council

A bylaw to delegate certain powers and duties during a recess of Regional Council

I.3

2023-34 - Parking Bylaw

A bylaw to prohibit or regulate parking and stopping on Regional roads

J.

Motions

K.

Notices of Motion to Reconsider

L.

Other Business

M.

Private Session

M.1

Private Minutes - Council Meeting - April 27, 2023

Recommendation: Confirm the private minutes of the Council meeting held on April 27, 2023

N.

Confirmatory Bylaw

Introduction of Bylaw 2023-33 to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting

O.

Adjournment