Revised Agenda
Committee of the Whole

Thursday, March 12, 2020

9:00 A.m. - 10:00 A.m.

Council Chambers

17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket

Quorum: 11

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A.

Call to Order

B.

Disclosures of Interest

C.

Presentations

C.1

ventureLAB 2019 Results

Melissa Chee, President and Chief Executive Officer, ventureLAB

(See Item H.2.1)

C.2

2019 York Region Transit Annual System Performance Update

Ann Marie Carroll, General Manager of Transit, Transportation Services

(See Item E.2.1)

C.3

Operational Due Diligence and Regulatory Update 2019

David Szeptycki, Director of Strategy and Innovation, Environmental Services

Roy Huetl, Director of Operations, Maintenance and Monitoring, Environmental Services

(See Items F.1.1, F.2.1 and F.2.2)

C.4

Implementing Housing Regulatory Amendments and the New Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit Program

Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services

Kathy Milsom, General Manager of Housing York Inc., Community and Health Services

Jody DeGagne, Manager of Housing Strategy and Program Delivery, Community and Health Services

(See Items G.2.1 and G.2.2)

D.

Deputations

​(Subject to the Committee granting deputant status.)

D.1

Employment Conversions and Major Transit Station Areas

Hon. Peter Van Loan, Aird & Berlis, representing Avenue 7 Developments Ltd.

(See Items H.2.3 and H.2.4)

D.2

Planning for Employment and Employment Conversions

Debra Walker, MHBC Planning Urban Design & Landscape Architecture, representing owners of 10351, 10431, 10445 and 10475 Keele Street, City of Vaughan

(See Item H.2.3)

D.3

Request for Employment Conversions

Jonathan Sasso, Humphries Planning representing Vaughan 400 North Landowners Group Inc.

(See Item H.2.3)

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

E.1.1

Bill 171, Building Transit Faster Act, 2020

Memorandum dated March 2, 2020 from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.2

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority - GTA West Transportation Corridor Individual Environmental Assessment

Alisa Mahrova, Clerk and Manager, Policy, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority dated February 20, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.3

City of Richmond Hill - Automated Speed Enforcement

Stephen M.A. Huycke, Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk, City of Richmond Hill dated February 28, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.4

YRT Fare Policies

Hayden Poon, Resident, City of Markham dated March 10, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item E.2.1)

E.2

Reports

E.2.1

2019 York Region Transit Annual System Performance Report

Report dated March 2, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information

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

Update on Water and Wastewater Research and Innovation

Memorandum dated February 27, 2020 from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services

Recommendation: Receive

F.1.2

Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville - Ban of Single-Use Disposable Wipes

Kristina Soolepp, Council Coordinator, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville dated November 19, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

F.2

Reports

F.2.1

2019 Drinking Water Systems Report

Report dated February 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities, City of Toronto, Regional Municipality of Peel, and the Ontario Chief Drinking Water Inspector (Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks).

F.2.2

2019 Integrated Management System Update Report for Water, Wastewater and Waste Management

Report dated February 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities and the Ontario Chief Drinking Water Inspector (Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks) for information.

F.2.3

Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update Project Plan and Progress

Report dated February 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities, conservation authorities (Toronto and Region and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authorities) and the Director of the Central Region Office, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. 

F.2.4

Direct Purchase of Laboratory Supplies, Equipment and Parts

Report dated February 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending that:

1. Council authorize the direct purchase of laboratory supplies, equipment and parts, including repair and replacement of critical laboratory and instrumentation equipment, from Hach Sales and Service Canada Limited, pursuant to the provisions of the Purchasing Bylaw, for a term of five years commencing May 1, 2020 and ending April 30, 2025, at an upset limit cost of $2,666,800 excluding HST.
2. Council authorize the Commissioner of Environmental Services to execute the agreement on behalf of the 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

None

G.2

Reports

G.2.1

Implementing Regulatory Amendments under the Housing Services Act, 2011

Report dated February 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. The Regional Chair submit a letter requesting the province to align the Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program rent scales with the Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program maximum shelter rates.
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to Members of Provincial Parliament representing York Region.

G.2.2

Implementing the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit Program

Report dated February 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament representing York Region.
2. The Regional Chair submit a letter requesting the federal and provincial governments provide sustained and enhanced funding to support the construction of new affordable rental units in York Region.
3. The Regional Chair submit a letter requesting the federal and provincial governments allow Service Managers to align the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit maximum market rent to amounts that reflect the rental market realities of their local communities.

G.2.3

Procurement of Services for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program

Report dated February 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services and Medical Officer of Health recommending that:

1. Council authorize an extension of the agreement between the Region and Golden Care Mobile Dental Services Inc. to provide clinical dental care service for a further six months, expiring on September 30, 2020, at a total cost of $553,926 excluding Harmonized Sales Tax.
2. Council delegate authority to the Commissioner of Community and Health Services to procure interim dental services and to execute related agreements as follows:
   1. Contracts may only be awarded by the Commissioner up until and including September 30, 2020
   2. Time periods covered by the contracts for general dental services will vary, however, no contract shall be longer than 24 months
   3. Time periods covered by the contracts for specialty dental services will not exceed 12 months
   4. The total cost of services will not exceed the value of funding received from the Ministry of Health to operate the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program

G.2.4

York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting - February 26, 2020

Minutes of the York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dated February 26, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

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

York Region's Municipal Comprehensive Review (Part 1): Requests for Employment Area Conversions

Stephen M.A. Huycke, Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk, City of Richmond Hill dated February 28, 2020

Recommendation: Receive 

(See Item H.2.3)

Link to Richmond Hill's staff report

H.1.2

York Region's Municipal Comprehensive Review (Part 2): Major Transit Station Areas, Settlement Area Expansion and Agriculture System

Stephen M.A. Huycke, Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk, City of Richmond Hill dated February 28, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item H.2.4)

Link to Richmond Hill's staff report

H.1.3

Proposed Employment Area Conversion Criteria - 2901 Rutherford Road - City of Vaughan - Rutherford Land Development Corp.

Quinto M. Annibale, Loopstra Nixon LLP dated March 3, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item H.2.3)

H.1.4

Buttonville Airport Lands - Planning for Employment and Employment Conversions

Hon. Peter Van Loan, Aird & Berlis dated March 10, 2020, representing CF/OT Buttonville Properties LP

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item H.2.3)

H.1.5

Request for Conversion, 291 Edgeley Boulevard, City of Vaughan

Michael Bissett, Bousfields Inc. dated March 10, 2020, representing owner of 291 Edgeley Boulevard, City of Vaughan

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item H.2.3)

H.1.6

Orlando Corporation, Blocks 2 and 3, Plan 65M-4080, 0 Brodie Drive, Richmond Hill

Leo F. Longo, Aird & Berlis dated March 10, 2020, representing Orlando Corporation

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item H.2.3)

H.1.7

11, 23, 37 Jacob Keffer Parkway, City of Vaughan

Rosemarie Humphries, Humphries Planning Group Inc. dated March 10, 2020, representing Alvit Developments Inc. and Robvit Developments Inc.

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item H.2.3)

H.1.8

2276771 Ontario Inc. - 2739 Highway 7 West, City of Vaughan

Rosemarie Humphries, Humphries Planning Group Inc. dated March 10, 2020, representing 2276771 Ontario Inc., owner of land located at 2739 Highway 7 West in the City of Vaughan

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item H.2.3)

H.1.9

Supplementary Report: City of Markham Comments on York Region's Draft Employment Framework - 2041 Regional Municipal Comprehensive Review

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated March 9, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item H.2.3)

H.1.10

Richmond Hill Honda, Automobile Dealerships, City of Richmond Hill

Lauren Capilongo, Malone Given Parsons dated March 11, 2020 representing Richmond Hill Honda

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item H.2.3)

H.1.11

Parkway Hotels and Convention Centre Inc., Sheraton Lands, City of Richmond Hill

Lauren Capilongo, Malone Given Parsons dated March 11, 2020, representing Parkway Hotels and Convention Centre Inc.

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item H.2.3)

H.1.12

York Region Condominium Corporation 945 - 201 Millway Avenue, City of Vaughan

John Zipay, John Zipay and Associates dated March 11, 2020, representing York Region Condominium Corporation 945 on behalf of owners of 201 Millway Avenue

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item H.2.3)

H.1.13

Portage Landowners Group, City of Vaughan

Don Given, Malone Given Parsons dated March 10, 2020, representing Portage Landowners Group, City of Vaughan

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item H.2.3)

H.1.14

Request for Employment Conversions - Block 35, City of Vaughan

Marilyn Iafrate, Councillor, Ward 1, Maple/Kleinburg, City of Vaughan dated March 11, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

(See Items D.3 and H.2.3)

H.2

Reports

H.2.1

ventureLAB 2019 Results

Report dated February 28, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, ventureLAB and the local municipalities.

H.2.2

Draft York Region Climate Change Action Plan

Report dated February 28, 2020 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services, the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report and the draft Climate Change Action Plan to Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Lake Simcoe and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and the local municipalities with a request that comments be provided by June 30, 2020.

H.2.3

Planning for Employment and Employment Conversions

Report dated February 28, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

1. Staff be directed to hold a public information centre on the employment areas proposed for designation and staff recommendations on site specific employment area conversion requests as outlined in this report and report back to Council.
2. The Regional Clerk forward this report to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Clerks of the local municipalities.

H.2.4

Major Transit Station Areas Update

Report dated February 28, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

1. Council endorse the identification of 72 major transit station areas recommended by staff for the Regional Official Plan.
2. Council direct staff to continue with consultation on the boundaries and density targets for the 72 major transit station areas and report back to Council.
3. The Regional Clerk forward this report and attachments to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the local municipalities.

H.2.5

York Region Planning Advisory Committee Meeting - February 19, 2020

Minutes of the York Region Planning Advisory Committee meeting dated February 19, 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

None

I.2

Reports

I.2.1

Contract Awards including Renewals, Approvals and Emergency Purchases - October 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019

Report dated February 3, 2020 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

I.2.2

Community Benefits Charges - Proposed Regulatory Framework

Report dated March 3, 2020 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the local municipalities, the Building Industry and Land Development Association – York Chapter (BILD) and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH).

I.2.3

Use of Delegated Authority for Representation on Matters before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal 2019

Report dated February 28, 2020 from the Regional Solicitor and the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

I.2.4

Updating the Severance Recognition Policy for Members of Council

Report dated February 28, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Regional Clerk recommending that:

1. Bylaw No. A-214-96-109 be amended to specify the following exceptions to the payment of severance remuneration for Members of Council:
   1. Removal from office by judicial process or a conviction under the Criminal Code, including but not limited to breach of trust, municipal corruption or accepting secret commissions or resignation in anticipation of such removal.
   2. Notwithstanding the above, a Member of Council can receive severance if and when such charges are withdrawn or the Member is acquitted.
2. The Regional Solicitor prepare the necessary bylaw to enact the amendments.

I.2.5

Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services' Use of Delegated Authority for Land Acquisitions and Dispositions - 2019 Annual Report

Report dated February 28, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

I.2.6

Disposition of Land - Toronto York Spadina Subway Extension - 2800 and 2820 Steeles Avenue West - City of Vaughan

Report dated February 28, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council authorize the disposition of land in the City of Vaughan, as identified in Attachment 1.
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and all necessary documents to complete the transaction.

I.2.7

Expropriation Settlement and Abandonment of Land - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 3601 Highway 7 - City of Markham

Report dated February 28, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council authorize the settlement of all claims pursuant to the Expropriations Act related to the properties identified in Attachment 1, collectively known as 3601 Highway 7, related to the construction of the vivaNext bus rapid transit corridor on Highway 7, in the City of Markham.
2. Subject to the former owner’s consent and in accordance with Section 41 of the Expropriations Act (the “Act”), Council authorize the abandonment of land that was expropriated in 2009, identified as Properties 1, 3 and 4 in Attachment 1.
3. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the Notice of Abandonment, the Declaration of Abandonment pursuant to the Act, and a Minutes of Settlement for the expropriation and all necessary documentation to complete the transaction.

J.

Notice of Motion

J.1

Adoption of International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Definition of Antisemitism

Notice of Motion from Mayor Bevilacqua received on March 4, 2020.  This item will be considered as a Motion at Committee of the Whole on April 9, 2020.

K.

Other Business

L.

Private Session

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

L.1

2019 Annual Report - Regional Solicitor's Use of Delegated Authority - Litigation

L.2

Private Attachment 1 - Item I.2.5 - Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services' Use of Delegated Authority for Land Acquisitions and Dispositions - 2019 Annual Report - Acquisition and Disposition of Land

L.3

Private Attachment 1 - Item I.2.6 - Disposition of Land - Toronto York Spadina Subway Extension - 2800 and 2820 Steeles Avenue West - City of Vaughan - Disposition of Land

L.4

Private Attachment 1 - Item I.2.7 - Expropriation Settlement and Abandonment of Land - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 3601 Highway 7 - City of Markham - Disposition of Land

M.

Adjournment