Minutes

The Council of The Regional Municipality of York

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Council Chambers
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket
Members:
  • W. Emmerson,
  • D. Barrow,
  • G. Beros,
  • M. Bevilacqua,
  • J. DiPaola,
  • M. Ferri,
  • R. Grossi,
  • V. Hackson,
  • D. Hamilton,
  • J. Heath,
  • J. Jones,
  • J. Li,
  • I. Lovatt,
  • T. Mrakas,
  • S. Pellegrini,
  • M. Quirk,
  • G. Rosati,
  • F. Scarpitti,
  • J. Taylor,
  • and T. Vegh
Staff:
  • D. Basso,
  • A.M. Carroll,
  • K. Chislett,
  • P. Freeman,
  • J. Hulton,
  • K. Kurji,
  • B. Macgregor,
  • E. Mahoney,
  • L. Mirabella,
  • C. Raynor,
  • and M.F. Turner

A.
Call to Order
 

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

“I would like to begin today’s meeting by acknowledging that York Region extends over lands originally used and occupied by Indigenous Peoples, and on behalf of York Region, I would like to thank First Nations and the Métis for sharing this land.

I would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our closest First Nation community.”

B.
Disclosures of Interest
 

Mayor Lovatt declared an interest in Item H.2 (Committee of the Whole Item I.1) and Item M.2 as a family member is an owner of a unit within the project in the matter being considered. Mayor Lovatt did not take part in consideration of or vote on the matter.

(See Items H.2 and M.2.)

C.
Minutes of Board of Health
 

C.1
Board of Health Meeting held on June 20, 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.Minutes_-_Board_of_Health_-_June_20_2019.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Rosati
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Heath

    That Council as the Board of Health confirm the Minutes of the Board of Health meeting held on June 20, 2019.

    Carried

D.
Minutes of Council
 

D.1
Council Meeting held on June 27, 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.Minutes_-_Regional_Council_-_June_27__2019.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Bevilacqua
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Grossi

    That Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on June 27, 2019.

    Carried

E.
Presentations
 

None

F.
Deputations
 

None

G.
Communications
 

G.1
York Regional Police 2019 Environmental Scan Highlights Report
This item has attachments. 

1.York_Region_Police_Services_Board_-_2020-2022_Business_Plan_2019_Environmental_Scan_Highlights_Report.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Hackson
    Seconded byMayor Bevilacqua

    That Council receive the communication from Mafalda Avellino, Executive Director, York Regional Police Services Board, dated July 29, 2019.

    Carried

H.
Consideration and Adoption of Reports
 

H.1
Committee of the Whole Meeting - September 12, 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.Minutes_-_Committee_of_the_Whole_-_September_12_2019.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Pellegrini
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Rosati

    That Council adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 12, 2019.

    Carried

H.2
Committee of the Whole Meeting - September 19, 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.Minutes_-_Committee_of_the_Whole_-_September_19_2019.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Hamilton
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Vegh

    That Council adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 19, 2019, except for Item I.1 as noted below.

    Carried
  • Moved byMayor Mrakas
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jones

    That Council adopt the recommendation in Item I.1 in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 19, 2019.

    Carried

    Mayor Lovatt declared a conflict of interest on this item and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on this item.

    (See Items B and M.2.)


I.
Introduction and Consideration of Bylaws
 

  • Moved byMayor Quirk
    Seconded byMayor Lovatt

    That Council approve and enact the following bylaws:

    Carried

J.
Motions
 

None

K.
Notices of Motion to Reconsider
 

None

L.
Other Business
 

L.1
2020 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar
This item has attachments. 

1.2020_Council_and_Committee_Meeting_Calendar.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Barrow
    Seconded byMayor Bevilacqua

    That Council approve the 2020 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar with the following amendments:

    1. Cancel the Council Education Session / Council Special meeting on January 23, 2020.
    2. Reschedule the Committee of the Whole (Week 1) meeting on January 9, 2020 to January 16, 2020 at 9 a.m.
    3. Reschedule the Committee of the Whole (Week 2) meeting on January 16, 2020 to January 23, 2020 at 9 a.m.
    4. Reschedule the Audit Committee meeting on January 8, 2020 to January 16, 2020 immediately following Committee of the Whole.
    Carried

L.2
World Tourism Day - September 27, 2019
 

Regional Chair Emmerson announced September 27, 2019 is World Tourism Day. Commemorated by the United Nations, World Tourism Day serves to foster awareness of tourism’s social and economic values. 

York Region's tourism is home to premier amusement parks, art galleries, museums, restaurants, golf courses, family farms, horse trails and waterfront activities. Regional Chair Emmerson encouraged York Region residents to get out and explore all that York Region tourism has to offer.

L.3
York Region and UNITAR: Celebrating a Shared Commitment to Inclusive Communities
 

Regional Chair Emmerson welcomed back representatives from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). UNITAR is here to further explore partnership opportunities regarding inclusive communities.

In June 2019, Council unanimously endorsed the Inclusion Charter and reaffirmed York Region's commitment to building and welcoming inclusive communities. York Region's work on diversity and inclusion has received attention from the United Nations due to ongoing work of our dedicated staff and the leadership of Chief of Staff Lina Bigioni.

L.4
Transportation Association of Canada Environmental Achievement Award Recipient
 

Regional Chair Emmerson announced that York Region is the recipient of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Environmental Achievement Award. The award is in recognition of York Region’s work on the Bayview Corridor Project.

The improvements to Bayview Avenue and 19th Avenue in the City of Richmond Hill not only improved the way people travel, but also the wildlife and fish habitat in the newly transformed 10.75 acres of land in the area.

L.5
Council Education Session - October 24, 2019
 

Regional Chair Emmerson announced there will be a Council Education Session open to the public on October 24, 2019. The meeting is part of the Municipal Comprehensive Review process.

L.6
Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee Meeting Dates
 

  • Moved byMayor Hackson
    Seconded byMayor Quirk

    That Council schedule the following meeting dates for the Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee:

    • October 29, 2019 at 4 p.m.
    • November 26, 2019 at 4 p.m.
    Carried

M.
Private Session
 

Council resolved into private session at 9:23 a.m. At 10:13 a.m. Council resumed in public session and reported the following:

M.1
Hospital Capital Funding - Negotiations
 

  • Moved byMayor Barrow
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Grossi

    That Council receive the private memorandum from the Chief Administrative Officer dated September 24, 2019 and adopt the confidential direction to staff.

    Carried

M.2
Development Charge Bylaw - Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville - Potential Litigation and Solicitor-Client Privilege
 

1.Minutes_-_Regional_Council_-_June_27__2019.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Barrow
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Grossi

    That Council adopt the confidential recommendations in the private report of the Regional Solicitor dated September 6, 2019.

    Carried

    Mayor Lovatt declared a conflict of interest in this matter and left the room during discussion of and did not take part in the vote on this item.

    (See Items B and H.2.)


M.3
Private Attachment to Item H.2 (Committee of the Whole Item E.2.4) - Appointments to Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee for 2019-2022 Term - Personal Matter about Identifiable Individuals
 

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Heath
    Seconded byMayor Hackson

    That Council appoint the following individuals to the York Region Agricultural and Agri-Food Advisory Committee for the 2019-2022 term:

    Janice Bartley
    Mark Bhim
    Chris Burkholder
    Takudzwa Chinyani
    Sonia Dhir
    Kim Empringham (York Federation of Agriculture appointee)
    Jenna Pegg
    Joan Stonehocker (York Region Food Network appointee)
    Brett Wills

    And the following alternate candidates as replacements in the event that any of the appointed candidates above are not able to participate on the committee:

    Kelly Logan
    Christopher Campbell

    Carried

M.4
Services Delivery Options - Georgina Link - Land Acquisition
 

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Heath
    Seconded byMayor Lovatt

    That Council adopt the following recommendation, as amended, in the private report of the Commissioner of Community and Health Services and Medical Officer of Health dated September 23, 2019:

    1. Council direct the Commissioner of Community and Health Services to locate a new Public Health service location at the Link, 20849 Dalton Road, Sutton, Ontario.
    Carried

N.
Confirmatory Bylaw
This item has attachments. 

1.2019-50_Confirmatory_Bylaw_-_Regional_Council_Meeting_-_September_26__2019.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Taylor
    Seconded byMayor Mrakas

    That Council enact Bylaw No. 2019-50 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council held on September 26, 2019.

    Carried

O.
Adjournment
 

The Council meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m.


                                                           
Regional Clerk



Minutes confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Council held on October 17, 2019.

 

                                                           
Regional Chair

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