Minutes

Committee of the Whole

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Council Chambers
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket
Members:
  • W. Emmerson,
  • M. Bevilacqua,
  • J. DiPaola,
  • R. Grossi,
  • V. Hackson,
  • D. Hamilton,
  • J. Heath,
  • L. Jackson,
  • J. Jones,
  • J. Li,
  • I. Lovatt,
  • S. Pellegrini,
  • C. Perrelli,
  • M. Quirk,
  • G. Rosati,
  • F. Scarpitti,
  • and T. Vegh
Staff:
  • D. Basso,
  • K. Chislett,
  • P. Freeman,
  • P. Jankowski,
  • Dr. K. Kurji,
  • D. Kuzmyk,
  • B. Macgregor,
  • E. Mahoney,
  • L. Mirabella,
  • and C. Raynor

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

“We acknowledge the land we are meeting on today is the traditional territory of many First Nations, including the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of the Credit.

These lands are now home to many diverse Indigenous peoples.

We also acknowledge that York Region falls under Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaties with several Mississauga and Chippewas First Nations.”

Committee of the Whole received the presentation by Melissa Chee, President and Chief Executive Officer, ventureLAB.

(See Item H.2.1)

Committee of the Whole received the presentation by Ann Marie Carroll, General Manager of Transit, Transportation Services.

(See Item E.2.1)

Committee of the Whole received the presentation by David Szeptycki, Director of Strategy and Innovation, Environmental Services and Roy Huetl, Director of Operations, Maintenance and Monitoring, Environmental Services.

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

Committee of the Whole received the presentation by Kathy Milsom, General Manager of Housing York Inc., Community and Health Services and Jody DeGagne, Manager of Housing Strategy and Program Delivery, Community and Health Services.

(See Items G.2.1 and G.2.2)

Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Hon. Peter Van Loan, Aird & Berlis, representing Avenue 7 Developments Ltd.

(See Items H.2.3 and H.2.4)

Committee of the Whole received the deputation by 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)

Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Jonathan Sasso, Humphries Planning representing Vaughan 400 North Landowners Group Inc.

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Mark McConville, Senior Planner, Humphries Planning on behalf of Cedartrail Developments Inc. and Congio Enterprises Inc., owners of 1521 and 1585 19th Avenue, City of Richmond Hill.

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Victor Lacaria, Co-President of the Weston Downs Ratepayers Association regarding conversion requests V6, V9 and V10, City of Vaughan

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Aaron Gillard, Larkin+Land Use Planners, regarding 180 & 182 Centre Crescent, Town of Aurora.

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Jae Truesdell, SmartCentres regarding Files A5, A6, M8 and WS2.

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Rob Lavecchia, Senior Planner, KLM Planning Partners Inc. regarding employment conversion request V25, City of Vaughan.

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole recessed at 12:28 p.m. and reconvened at 1:16 p.m.

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the memorandum from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services dated March 2, 2020.

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Alisa Mahrova, Clerk and Manager, Policy, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority dated February 20, 2020.

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Stephen M.A. Huycke, Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk, City of Richmond Hill dated February 28, 2020.

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Hayden Poon, resident, City of Markham dated March 10, 2020.

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Regional Councillor Joe DiPaola, City of Richmond Hill dated March 11, 2020 endorsing the City of Markham's resolution - Creating a Competitive Economy / Rail Integrated Communities.

E.2

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated March 2, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services:

  1. Council receive this report for information

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the memorandum from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services dated February 27, 2020.

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Kristina Soolepp, Council Coordinator, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville dated November 19, 2019.

F.2

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated February 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services:

  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).

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated February 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services:

  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.

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated February 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services:

  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.

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated February 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services:

  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.2

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated February 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services:

  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.

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated February 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services:

  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.

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated February 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services and Medical Officer of Health:

  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

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the Minutes of the York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dated February 26, 2020.

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Stephen M.A. Huycke, Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk, City of Richmond Hill dated February 28, 2020.

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Stephen M.A. Huycke, Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk, City of Richmond Hill dated February 28, 2020.

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Quinto M. Annibale, Loopstra Nixon LLP dated March 3, 2020, representing Rutherford Land Development Corp., the owner of lands at 2901 Rutherford Road, City of Vaughan.

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Hon. Peter Van Loan, Aird & Berlis dated March 10, 2020, representing CF/OT Buttonville Properties LP.

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Michael Bissett, Bousfields Inc. dated March 10, 2020, representing the owner of 291 Edgeley Boulevard, City of Vaughan.

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Leo. F. Longo, Aird & Berlis dated March 10, 2020, representing Orlando Corporation, Blocks 2 and 3, Plan 65M-4080, 0 Brodie Drive, Richmond Hill.

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Rosemarie Humphries, Humphries Planning Group Inc. dated March 10, 2020, representing Alvit Developments Inc. and Robvit Developments Inc., owners of lands at 11, 23, and 37 Jacob Keffer Parkway, City of Vaughan.

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from 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.

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated March 9, 2020.

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Lauren Capilongo, Malone Given Parsons dated March 11, 2020 representing Richmond Hill Honda.

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Lauren Capilongo, Malone Given Parsons dated March 11, 2020, representing Parkway Hotels and Convention Centre Inc.

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from John Zipay, John Zipay and Associates dated March 11, 2020, representing York Region Condominium Corporation 945 on behalf of the owners of 201 Millway Avenue, City of Vaughan.

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Don Given, Malone Given Parsons dated March 10, 2020, representing Portage Landowners Group, City of Vaughan.

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Marilyn Iafrate, Councillor, Ward 1, Maple/Kleinburg, City of Vaughan dated March 11, 2020, regarding Block 35, City of Vaughan.

(See Items D.3 and H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Rosemarie Humphries, Humphries Planning Group Inc. dated March 11, 2020, regarding Martingrove North Properties Inc. & Martingrove South Properties Inc. – 7300 and 7370 Martingrove Road, City of Vaughan

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Kate Cooper, Bousfields Inc. dated March 11, 2020 regarding Partial Employment Conversion Request, Wetmat Group of Companies -  Southwest Quadrant of Highway 7 and Highway 404, City of Markham. 

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Mauro Pambianchi, SmartCentres dated March 11, 2020, regarding Hoover Park Drive, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.

(See Item H.2.3)

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Sandra K. Patano, Weston Consulting, dated March 11, 2020 regarding 7250 Keele Street, City of Vaughan.

(See Item H.2.3)

H.2

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated February 28, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner:

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

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated February 28, 2020 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services, the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner:

  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.

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated February 28, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner:

  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.

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations, as amended, in the report dated February 28, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner:

  1. Council endorse the identification of the 72 major transit station areas recommended by staff for the Regional Official Plan.
  2. Additional major transit station areas be identified at the Gormley GO Station in the City of Richmond Hill and future transit stations along Jane Street in the City of Vaughan.
  3. Council direct staff to continue with consultation on the boundaries and density targets for the 72 major transit station areas identified in the report, with the addition of the major transit station areas at the Gormley GO Station in the City of Richmond Hill and the future transit stations along Jane Street in the City of Vaughan and report back to Council.
  4. The Regional Clerk forward this report and attachments to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the local municipalities.

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the Minutes of the York Region Planning Advisory Committee meeting dated February 19, 2020.

I.2

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated March 3, 2020 from the Commissioner of Finance:

  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).

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated February 28, 2020 from the Regional Solicitor and the Commissioner of Finance:

  1. Council receive this report for information.

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated February 28, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Regional Clerk:

  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.

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated February 28, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

  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.

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated February 28, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

  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.

As per Section 18.4(e) of the Council and Committee Procedure Bylaw 2018-59, the Notice of Motion from Mayor Bevilacqua received on March 4, 2020 will be considered as a Motion at the Committee of the Whole meeting in April 2020.

Regional Chair Emmerson announced the passing of Jeffrey Holec, former Mayor of the Town of Georgina from 2000 to 2003.  On behalf of York Region, Regional Chair Emmerson extended his deepest condolences to former Mayor Holec’s family and loved ones. 

Regional Chair Emmerson announced that March 8, 2020 was International Women's Day and acknowledged all of the women that help make York Region a great place to live, work and play.

Regional Chair Emmerson advised that the provincial government announced 21 new appointees to the Order of Ontario, which recognizes individuals whose exceptional contributions have left a lasting legacy in the province, in Canada and beyond.

Of the 21 new appointees, two are residents of York Region. Regional Chair Emmerson congratuled former professional soccer player, Dwayne DeRosario from the Township of King and children’s advocate Cheryl Perera from the City of Richmond Hill.

Regional Chair Emmerson and Dr. Karim Kurji, Medical Officer of Health provided an update on the status of COVID-19.

York.ca/covid19 and Ontario.ca/coronavirus remain the most trusted sources of information.

Committee of the Whole received the communication presented by Mayor Scarpitti from Phil Verster, President and Chief Executive Officer, Metrolinx to Bonnie Crombie, Mayor, City of Mississauga dated December 18, 2019 and adopted the following recommendation:

  1. The Regional Clerk forward this communication to the local municipalities.

Committee of the Whole did not resolve into Private Session.

L.1
2019 Annual Report - Regional Solicitor's Use of Delegated Authority - Litigation
 

Committee of the Whole forwarded the private report from the Regional Solicitor dated February 28, 2020 to Council's private session on March 26, 2020.

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
 

Committee of the Whole received the private attachment.

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
 

Committee of the Whole received the private attachment.

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
 

Committee of the Whole received the private attachment.

Committee of the Whole adjourned at 2:04 p.m.

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