Revised Agenda
Committee of the Whole

Thursday, January 14, 2021

9:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.

Electronic Meeting

Quorum: 11

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A.

Call to Order

B.

Disclosures of Interest

C.

Presentations

C.1

York Region Submission to the Ontario Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission

Lisa Gonsalves, General Manager, Paramedic and Seniors Services, Community and Health Services

(See Item G.2.1)

C.2

Regional Official Plan Update - Housing Challenges and Opportunities

Sandra Malcic, Director, Long Range Planning, Planning and Economic Development 

Jamie Cook, Managing Partner and Director, Land Economics, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.

(See Item H.2.1)

D.

Deputations

​(Subject to the Committee granting deputant status.)

D.1

Action Not Words

Lynda Newman, Chairperson, Action Not Words

(See Items C.1 and G.2.1)

D.2

Chalmers Chatbot

CG Chen and Todd White, Ample Labs

D.3

Long Term Care

(See Items C.1 and G.2.1)

D.3.1

Long-Term Care - Actioning Improvement from COVID

Cheryl Osborne and Lisa Harper, Markham Stouffville Hospital

D.3.2

Long Term Care

Charles Beer and Christina Bisanz, Members of the Human Services Planning Board

D.4

Provincial COVID-19 Lockdown

D.4.1

Bradley Crompton

D.4.2

Dayna Gerrard

D.4.3

Joan Parsons

D.4.4

Barb Everatt

D.4.5

Jaana Lehtola

D.4.6

Elie Klein

D.5

Regional Official Plan Update - Housing Challenges and Opportunities

Michael Manett, MPLAN Inc., on behalf of Leslie Stouffville Landowners Association

(See Item H.2.1)

D.6

Regional Official Plan Update - Housing Challenges and Opportunities

Michael Manett, MPLAN Inc., on behalf of North Elgin Centre Inc.

(See Item H.2.1)

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

None

E.2

Reports

E.2.1

Whistle Cessation on Ninth Line - City of Markham

Report dated December 10, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. Council authorize implementation of whistle cessation at the at-grade road/rail crossing on Ninth Line, on the GO Stouffville corridor, in accordance with the Region’s Anti-Whistling Warrant Criteria Policy and the Railway Safety Act, R.S.C., 1985, c.32.
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the City of Markham and Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Transport Canada, Metrolinx and York Regional Police.

E.2.2

Award of Consulting Engineering Services for Kennedy Road - 14th Avenue to Highway 7 - City of Markham

Report dated December 11, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. Council approve award of contract for consulting engineering services for Kennedy Road (Y.R. 3), from 14^th Avenue (Y.R. 71) to Highway 7 (Y.R. 7), in the City of Markham, to SNC Lavalin Inc., pursuant to Request for Proposal P-20-106, at a total cost of $4,137,717.33, excluding HST.
2. The Commissioner of Transportation Services be authorized to execute 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

Staff Comments on Federal Discussion Paper - A Proposed Integrated Management Approach to Plastic Products to Prevent Waste and Pollution

Memorandum from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services dated December 11, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

F.1.2

City of Markham Resolution and Comments - Updated Blue Box Transition Timing and Update

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated December 1, 2020.

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item F.2.1)

F.1.3

Upper York Sewage Solutions Individual Environmental Assessment - Approval Status Update

(See Item F.2.3)

F.1.3.1

Town of Georgina Resolution

Carolyn Lance, Council Services Coordinator, Town of Georgina dated December 3, 2020.

Recommendation: Receive

F.1.3.2

Town of East Gwillimbury Resolution

Fernando Lamanna, Municipal Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury dated December 16, 2020.

Recommendation: Receive

F.1.3.3

Durham Region Resolution

Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Durham Region dated December 16, 2020.

Recommendation: Receive

F.1.4

Town of Georgina Resolution - Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, Water Quality and Natural Heritage Protection

Carolyn Lance, Council Services Coordinator, Town of Georgina dated November 11, 2020.

Recommendation: Receive

F.2

Reports

F.2.1

Proposed Regulation to Transition Blue Box Program to Full Producer Responsibility

Report dated December 11, 2020 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending that:

1. Council endorse comments identified in Attachment 1, which were submitted to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks in response to Environmental Registry of Ontario posting 019-2579: A proposed regulation, and proposed regulatory amendments, to make producers responsible for operating Blue Box Programs.
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the local municipalities and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Regional Public Works Commissioners of Ontario, and Environment and Climate Change Canada.

F.2.2

Amendment to Marianneville Developments Limited Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Project Tri-party Agreement

Report dated December 11, 2020 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending that:

1. Council approve an amendment to the tri-party agreement with the Town of Newmarket and Marianneville Developments Limited to allow the Developer to undertake additional inflow and infiltration reduction work in the Town of Newmarket.
2. Council authorize the Commissioner of Environmental Services to execute the amendment to the tri-party agreement with the Town of Newmarket and Marianneville Developments Limited and other amendments with landowners moving forward.
3. Council authorize the Commissioner of Environmental Services to execute future amendments to existing tri-party project agreements under the principles of the Developer-funded Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Program.
4. The Regional Clerk forward a copy of this report to the Town of Newmarket and Marianneville Developments Limited.

F.2.3

Upper York Sewage Solutions Individual Environmental Assessment - Approval Status Update

Report dated December 17, 2020 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending that:

1. That Regional staff continue discussions with the Province of Ontario and Durham Region related to a potential Provincially preferred southern solution as an alternative to the preferred solution identified in the Upper York Sewage Solutions Environmental Assessment and report back on the status of discussions in February 2021.
2. That Council affirm its support for the Lake Simcoe Solution as documented in the Upper York Sewage Solutions Environmental Assessment per the resolution approved by Durham Council on December 16, 2020.
3. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Premier, all Members of Provincial Parliament in Durham and York Regions, and the Clerks of the local municipalities in the Region of Durham and York Region.

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

Estimated Investment Required to Address Unmet Supportive and Community Housing Needs in York Region

Memorandum from Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services dated December 10, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

G.1.2

Eliminating Violence Against Paramedics - A Call to Action

Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair & Chief Executive Officer, Regional Municipality of Peel dated December 8, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

G.1.3

Correspondence related to Provincial COVID-19 Lockdown

Recommendation: Receive

G.1.3.1

Otto Wevers dated January 10, 2021

G.1.3.2

Marian Nalley dated January 10, 2021

G.1.3.3

Elizabeth Morin dated January 10, 2021

G.1.3.4

Pat Pollock dated January 10, 2021

G.1.3.5

Carol Davidson dated January 11, 2021

G.1.3.6

Lynda Muir dated January 11, 2021

G.1.3.7

Brian Moore dated January 11, 2021

G.1.3.8

Amy Marasco dated January 11, 2021

G.1.3.9

Allison Smith dated January 12, 2021

G.1.3.10

Barry Moore dated January 13, 2021

G.1.3.11

Jennifer Seney dated January 13, 2021

G.1.3.12

Joe Scavuzzo dated January 13, 2021

G.1.3.13

Michael Smith dated January 13, 2021

G.1.3.14

Richard Fedele dated January 13, 2021

G.1.3.15

Barbara Bushe dated January 13, 2021

G.1.3.16

Karthik Raj dated January 13, 2021

G.1.3.17

Debbie Smith dated January 13, 2021

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 January 11, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

G.2

Reports

G.2.1

Submission to Ontario Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission

Report dated December 22, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. Council approve Attachment 1 as York Region’s submission to the Ontario Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission.
2. The Regional Clerk circulate Attachment 1 to the local municipalities, York Region Members of Provincial Parliament and Members of Parliament, the Local Health Integration Networks, Ontario Health Teams in York Region, Ontario Health Central Zone, AdvantAge Ontario, Ontario Long-Term Care Association and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

Note: Committee of the Whole recessed between 12:30 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. during discussion of Item G.2.1. 

G.2.2

Rapid Housing Initiative - Projects Submitted for Funding and Authority for Agreements

Report dated January 12, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. The Commissioner of Community and Health Services be authorized to award direct purchase contracts in order to expedite rapid construction of development projects approved for funding under the Federal Rapid Housing Initiative at a total cost not to exceed funding amounts.
2. Council approve moving forward with the proposed developments on Housing York Inc. properties located at:
   1. 55/57 Orchard Heights Boulevard, Town of Aurora
   2. 18838 Highway 11, Town of East Gwillimbury
   3. 48 Wilsen Road, Township of King
3. Council endorse moving forward with the proposed developments on York Region properties located at:
   1. 7085 14th Avenue, City of Markham
   2. 7955 Ninth Line, City of Markham
   3. 17780 Leslie Street, Town of Newmarket
4. The Commissioner of Community and Health Services be authorized to execute all necessary documents required under the program.
5. The Commissioner of Community and Health Services be authorized to adjust funding, and direct any additional funding, as required to maximize use of funds.
6. Council approve 2021 interim Capital Spending Authority of $34,923,708 for Rapid Housing Initiative capital projects, fully funded from federal funding.
7. The Commissioner of Community and Health Services be directed to report back on the completed projects by June 2022.
8. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to local Members of Parliament, Members of Provincial Parliament, and local municipalities, to encourage working together to expedite the required approvals in order to complete the development projects within the 12-month program deadline.

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

Update on York Region Business Support During COVID-19

Memorandum from Paul Freeman, Chief Planner dated January 6, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.2

Regional Official Plan Update - Housing Challenges and Opportunities - 9251 Yonge Street - Richmond Hill - Purpose Built Rental Housing Development Application

Chris Pereira, Principal, M. Behar Planning & Design Limited dated January 13, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item H.2.1)

H.2

Reports

H.2.1

Regional Official Plan Update - Housing Challenges and Opportunities

Report dated December 18, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

1. Council endorse the housing policy directions summarized in this report and further described in Attachment 1 to support development of draft policies required for Provincial conformity that will be presented to Council as part of the Regional Official Plan Update through the Municipal Comprehensive Review.
2. Council direct staff to continue to work with key stakeholders, including local municipal staff and the development industry in an effort to find solutions to the lack of affordable housing options for current and future residents.
3. The Regional Clerk forward this report and attachments to the Clerks of the local municipalities, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the York Chapter of BILD.

H.2.2

Minutes - Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee - December 2, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

I.

Finance and Administration

Chair – Mayor Barrow
Vice-Chair – Regional Councillor Grossi

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

I.1

Communications

I.1.1

COVID-19 Property Tax Relief Measures for Businesses

Memorandum from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer dated December 11, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

I.2

Reports

I.2.1

Emergency Management Program Annual Compliance Review

Report dated December 15, 2020 from the Chief Administrative Officer recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

I.2.2

2021 Interim Tax Levy

Report dated November 10, 2020 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council approve the 2021 interim tax levy of $592,459,605 which would be payable by local municipalities to the Region in two equal installments, the first of which will be due on or before April 30, 2021, and the second due on or before June 30, 2021, as shown in Attachment 1.
2. Council approve the extension of the 2020 interest waiving program to 2021, to waive interest until December 31, 2021 on any portion of property tax instalments, for the 2021 taxation year, not remitted to the Region as a direct result of a local municipality’s COVID-19 tax relief program, except for the interest related to the final 2021 installment which shall be waived until March 31, 2022.
3. The Regional Solicitor prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to these recommendations.

I.2.3

2021 Nobleton Area-Specific Wastewater Development Charge Bylaw Update and Draft Background Study

Report dated December 9, 2020 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council receive the Draft 2021 Nobleton Area-Specific Wastewater Development Charge Background Study and proposed Bylaw (Attachment 1).
2. A report be brought forward to a meeting of Regional Council in the second quarter of 2021, recommending the 2021 Nobleton Area-Specific Development Charge Bylaw, taking into consideration the input received at the public meeting(s).
3. The Commissioner of Finance be authorized to schedule and give notice for the public meeting(s) required by the Development Charges Act, 1997.
4. The Committee of the Whole be authorized to hold a public meeting(s) for the 2021 Nobleton Area-Specific Development Charge Bylaw.
5. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Township of King.

J.

Notice of Motion

K.

Other Business

K.1

COVID-19 Update

K.2

COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Order

K.3

First Anniversary of Ukraine Flight 752 Crash

K.4

York Region Matters

K.5

January Special Awareness Dates

K.6

Council Education Session - January 21, 2021

K.7

Rescheduling of Audit Committee

K.8

2021 Budget

K.9

Declaration of Housing Affordability Crisis

L.

Private Session

​Motion to resolve into Private Session to consider the following:

L.1

Pattison Outdoor Advertising Contract Update - Negotiations

L.2

Private Attachment 1 to Item F.2.3 - Upper York Sewage Solutions Individual Environmental Assessment - Approval Status Update - Negotiations

M.

Adjournment