Minutes

The Council of The Regional Municipality of York

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Council Chambers
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket
Members:
  • W. Emmerson, 
  • G. Chan, 
  • M. Chan, 
  • N. Davison, 
  • S. Del Duca, 
  • V. Hackson, 
  • A. Ho, 
  • J. Jones, 
  • J. Li, 
  • I. Lovatt, 
  • T. Mrakas, 
  • S. Pellegrini, 
  • M. Quirk, 
  • M. G. Racco, 
  • G. Rosati, 
  • F. Scarpitti, 
  • J. Taylor, 
  • T. Vegh, 
  • and D. West 
Staff:
  • D. Basso, 
  • K. Chislett, 
  • P. Freeman, 
  • D. Kuzmyk, 
  • B. Macgregor, 
  • E. Mahoney, 
  • L. Mirabella, 
  • Dr. B. Pakes, 
  • and C. Raynor 

A.
Call to Order

 

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

"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."

B.
Disclosures of Interest

 

None

C.
Minutes of Council

 

C.1
Council Meeting held on November 10, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Minutes - Regional_Council_-_November_10_2022.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor M. Chan
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Davison

    That Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on November 10, 2022.

    Carried

C.2
Inaugural Council Meeting held on November 17, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Minutes - Regional_Council_Inaugural_Meeting_-_November_17_2022.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor M. Chan
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Davison

    That Council confirm the Minutes of the Inaugural Council meeting held on November 17, 2022.

    Carried

    Council recessed at 9:14 a.m. due to technical issues and reconvened at 9:37 a.m.


D.
Presentations

 

D.1
Draft 2023 to 2027 Strategic Plan

This item has attachments. 
1.Presentation_-_Draft_2023_to_2027_Strategic_Plan.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Pellegrini
    Seconded byMayor Mrakas

    That Council receive the presentation from Bruce Macgregor, Chief Administrative Officer

    Carried

    (See Item G.1)


E.
Deputations

 

None

F.
Communications

 

F.1
Communication from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing relating to Item G.2 Implications of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Letter from MMAH to AMO in Response to Bill 23 Comments.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Vegh
    Seconded byMayor West

    That Council receive the correspondence from The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) dated November 30, 2022.

    Carried

F.2
Communications from Local Municipalities relating to Item G.2 Implications of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

 
  • Moved byMayor Mrakas
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Davison

    That Council receive the following correspondence referred to in Items F.2.1 to F.2.5.

    Carried

F.3
Communications from Other Municipalities relating to Item G.2 Implications of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

 
  • Moved byMayor Quirk
    Seconded byRegional Councillor G. Chan

    That Council receive the following correspondence referred to in Items F.3.1 to F.3.8.

    Carried

F.3.1
Prince Edward County Resolution dated November 15, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Catalina_Blumenberg_-_Print_Edward_County_-_Bill_23.pdf

F.3.2
Norfolk County Resolution dated November 17, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Teresa_Olsen_-_Norfolk_County_-_Bill_23.pdf

F.3.3
Township of Puslinch Resolution dated November 17, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Courtenay_Hoytfox_-_Puslinch_-_Bill_23.pdf

F.3.4
Municipality of Lambton Shores Resolution dated November 22, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Stephen_McAuley_-_Lambton_Shores_-_Re__Bill_23.pdf

F.3.5
City of Mississauga Resolution dated November 23, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Angie_Melo_-_Mississauga_-_Bill_23.pdf

F.3.6
City of Toronto Resolution dated November 25, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.John_Elvidge_-_Toronto_-_Bill_23.pdf

F.3.7
Town of Orangeville Resolution dated November 30, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Lisa_Post_-_Orangeville_-_Bill_23.pdf

F.3.8
Municipality of Magnetawan Resolution dated December 7, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.RC_C13__Sam_Dunnett_-_Magnetawan_-_Bill_23.pdf

F.4
Crime Stoppers of York Region Month

This item has attachments. 
1.Crime_Stoppers_of_York_Region.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Pellegrini
    Seconded byMayor Scarpitti

    That Council receive the correspondence from Kelly Carrick, Chairman, Crime Stoppers of York Region dated December 13, 2022 and declare January 2023 as Crime Stoppers of York Region month.

    Carried

F.5
Implications of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Jeffrey Stone.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Racco
    Seconded byMayor Del Duca

    That Council receive the correspondence from Jeffrey Stone, resident dated December 14, 2022.

    Carried

F.6
King Township Resolution re Appointment of Alternate Member of Regional Council

This item has attachments. 
1.King_Township_Appointment_of_Alternate_Member.pdf
  • Moved byMayor West
    Seconded byMayor Lovatt

    That Council receive the correspondence from Denny Timm, Township Clerk, King Township dated December 14, 2022.

    Carried

F.7
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Bylaw re Appointment of Alternate Member of Regional Council

This item has attachments. 
1.Witchurch-Stouffville Bylaw re Appointment of Alternate Member.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Pellegrini
    Seconded byMayor Mrakas

    That Council receive the correspondence from Kristina Lepick, Senior Clerk's Coordinator, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville dated December 14, 2022.

    Carried

G.
Consideration and Adoption of Reports

 

G.1
Draft 2023 to 2027 Strategic Plan

This item has attachments. 
1.Draft 2023 to 2027 Strategic Plan.pdf
2.Att 1 - Draft 2023 to 2027 Strategic Plan.pdf
3.Att 2 - One-page version of Draft 2023 to 2027 Strategic Plan.pdf
4.Att 3 - Local Municipalities’ Strategic Plans.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Pellegrini
    Seconded byMayor Mrakas

    That Council approve the following recommendation in the report dated December 5, 2022 from the Chief Administrative Officer:

    1. Council receive the draft 2023 to 2027 Strategic Plan: From Vision to Results (see Attachment 1) and refer it to February 2023 for consideration with the 2023 to 2026 Regional Budget.
    Carried

G.2
Implications of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Implications of Bill 23 - More Homes Built Faster Act 2022.pdf
2.Att 1 - Summary of Recommendations for Consultations.pdf
3.Att 2 - York Region's Preliminary Comments.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Taylor
    Seconded byMayor Lovatt

    That Council approve the following recommendations in the report dated December 1, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner:

    1. Council endorse this report and attachments as comments in response to Environmental Registry of Ontario posting 019-6162: Consultations on More Homes Built Faster: Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan, associated Environmental Registry of Ontario and Regulatory Registry postings, and related initiatives. 
    2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the local municipalities, local Members of Provincial Parliament, Provincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Federal Ministry of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Building Industry and Land Development Association – York Chapter, Municipal Finance Officers’’ Association and Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
    Carried

G.3
Review of A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement

This item has attachments. 
1.Review of A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement.pdf
2.Att 1 – Letter to Anna MacDonald, MMAH.pdf
3.Att 2 – Response to Provincial Policy Statement.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Del Duca
    Seconded byMayor Quirk

    That Council approve the following recommendations in the report dated December 1, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner:

    1. The Province be urged to allow time for meaningful engagement with municipalities and stakeholders on the review of the Growth Plan and Provincial Policy Statement. 
    2. The Regional Clerk forward this report to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. 
    3. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities.
    Carried

G.4
Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine Plans

This item has attachments. 
1.Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine Plans.pdf
2.Att 1 – Letter to Kate Manson-Smith, MMAH.pdf
3.Att 2 – Provincial Proposals for Amendments.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor M. Chan
    Seconded byMayor Hackson

    That Council approve the following recommendations in the report dated December 1, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner:

    1. Council endorse this report and Attachment 1 as the Region’s response to the Environmental Registry of Ontario posting 019-6216: Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan and associated Environmental Registry of Ontario postings.
    2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the local municipalities, local Members of Provincial Parliament, Provincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Toronto Region Conservation Authority, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
    Carried

G.5
Memorandum of Understanding - 4902 Aurora Road, 29 and 31 Ballyview Court - Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville

This item has attachments. 
1.Memorandum of Understanding - 4902 Aurora Road - 29 and 31 Ballyview Court - Whitchurch-Stouffville.pdf
2.Att 1 – Property Schedule - 4902 Aurora Road, 29 and 31 Ballyview Court.pdf
3.Att 2 - Map - 4902 Aurora Road, 29 and 31 Ballyview Court .pdf
  • Moved byMayor Lovatt
    Seconded byMayor West

    That Council approve the following recommendations in the report dated December 2, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

    1. Council authorize the Commissioner of Corporate Services to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Region and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville for the purpose of developing a joint-use York Region Paramedic Response Station and Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire Station.
    2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding and all necessary documents to complete the agreement.
    Carried

G.6
Amended Expropriation Settlement and Abandonment of Land - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 3601 Highway 7, City of Markham

This item has attachments. 
1.Amended Expropriation Settlement and Abandonment of Land Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor 3601 Highway 7 Markham.pdf
2.Att 1 - Property Schedule - 3601 Highway 7.pdf
3.Att 2 - Map - 3601 Highway 7.pdf
4.Att 3 – Photograph - 3601 Highway 7.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Li
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jones

    That Council approve the following recommendations in the report dated December 2, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

    1. Council authorize the amended settlement of all claims pursuant to the Expropriations Act with the fee simple owners of 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 Property Nos. 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.
    Carried

G.7
Appointments to the Human Services Planning Board of York Region and the Community Partnership Council for the 2023 to 2026 Term

This item has attachments. 
1.Appointments to HSPB and CPC.pdf
2.Att 1 - HSPB Terms of Reference.pdf
3.Att 2 – Newcomer Inclusion Table Terms of Reference.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Taylor
    Seconded byRegional Councillor M. Chan

    That Council approve the recommendations in the report dated November 25, 2022 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services:

    1. Council appoint the following member organizations to the Human Services Planning Board of York Region for the 2023 to 2026 term, in accordance with the Human Services Planning Board Terms of Reference (Attachment 1):

    Member Organization

    Representative

    Sector

    Regional Municipality of York

    York Regional Chair (ex-officio)

    Regional Council member (HSPB co-chair)

    Regional Council member (to be appointed)

    Regional Council member (to be appointed)

    Municipal

    York University

    Ijade Maxwell Rodrigues, Chief of Government and Community Relations & Protocol

    Education

    York Regional District
    School Board

    Cecil Roach, Associate Director of Education, Equitable Outcomes and Schools

    York Catholic District
    School Board

    Eugene Pivato, Associate Director of Education

    Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region & South Simcoe

    Rebecca Shields, CEO

    Healthcare

    Southlake Regional
    Health Centre

    Barbara Steed, Executive Vice President

    Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team

    Cheryl Osborne, Senior Director, Mental Health and Oncology Services

    York Regional Police

    Chief Jim MacSween

    Policing Services

    York Regional Police
    Services Board

    Norma McCullough

    United Way Greater Toronto

    Nation Cheong, Vice President, Community Opportunities & Mobilization

    Non-Profit Community Organizations

    Blue Door

    Michael Braithwaite, CEO

    360°kids

    Clovis Grant, CEO

    Children, Youth and Family Services

    York Region Children’s Aid Society

    Ginelle Skerritt, Chief Executive Officer

    CHATS-Community & Home Assistance to Seniors

    Christina Bisanz, CEO

    Seniors, Health Aging

    Workforce Planning Board of York Region

    Al Wilson, Executive Director

    Employment, Business

    Newmarket Chamber of Commerce

    Chris Emanuel, President and CEO

    WCG Canada

    Louise Duncan, Transformation Director

    YMCA of Greater Toronto 

    Lesley Davidson, Chief Operating Officer

    Community and Social Support-Based Services

    John Howard Society of York Region

    Shannon Speirs, Executive Director

    Community Living Central York

    Andrew Fagan, CEO

    Hill House Hospice

    Elaine Walsh, Vice Chair

     

    2.  Council appoint Regional Councillor Godwin Chan and Rebecca Shields as Co-Chairs of the Human Services Planning Board of York Region for the 2023 to 2026 term. 

    3.  Council approve renaming the Community Partnership Council to be the Newcomer Inclusion Table.

    4.  Council appoint the following member organizations to the Newcomer Inclusion Table for the 2023 to 2026 term, in accordance with the Newcomer Inclusion Table Terms of Reference (Attachment 2):

     

     Member Organization

    Representative

    Sector

    Regional Municipality of York

    Regional Chair (ex-officio)

    Mayor Frank Scarpitti (Co-Chair)

    Mayor Virginia Hackson

    Municipal

    Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS)

    Alfred Lam, Executive Director (Co-Chair)

    Settlement services

    Social Enterprise for Canada

    Darcy MacCallum, CEO

    Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR)

    Leonilda Bastone-Patey,
    Executive Director

    COSTI Immigrant Services

    Janet Hallett, Director, Education Services

    Cross-Cultural Community Services Association (TCCSA)

    Janice Tsoi, Executive Director

    Human Endeavour

    Noor Din, CEO

    Association des francophones de la région de York (AFRY)

    Jean Grenier Godard, Directeur général

    Job Skills

    Bethany Obermeyer, Executive Director

    Employment services

    ACCES Employment

    Suzana Belan, Director, Services and Community Engagement, York Region

    Achēv

    Karen McNeil, Senior Vice President, Programs & Services

    Language assessment

    Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC)

    Debroy Chan, Director, Immigrant Inclusion Strategies

    Labour market and workforce development

    Workforce Planning Board of York Region

    Al Wilson, Executive Director

    Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)

    Brian Buchan, Vice President, Public Relations and Communications

    Vaughan Chamber of Commerce

    Jennifer Coletta-Rashty, Interim President & CEO

    Seneca College, International Student Services

    Abidah Lalani, Director, Government Relations

    Education, training

    York University, Bridging Program for IEPs

    Monica Brennan, Manager, Internationally Educated Professionals

    York Regional District School Board (YRDSB)

    Cecil Roach, Coordinating Superintendent of Education, Indigenous Education and Equity

    Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir

    Mikale-Andrée Joly, Directrice exécutive du Service des relations corporatives

    Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association

    Helen Leung, Chief Executive Officer

    Health and well-being

    Vaughan Community Health Centre

    LoAn Ta-Young, Acting Executive Director

    Family Services of York Region

    Elisha Laker, Executive Director

    York Regional Police

    Superintendent Ryan Hogan

    Policing Services

    York Region Arts Council

    Sergei Petrov, Executive Director

    Social, cultural

    The Housing Help Centre

    S. Gopi Krishna, Executive Director

    Housing

    Community Legal Clinic of York Region

    Jeff Schlemmer, Executive Director

    Legal

    Resident

    [To be confirmed in early 2023]

    Newcomer lived experience

    Resident

    [To be confirmed in early 2023]

     

    5.  Council appoint Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Alfred Lam as Co-Chairs of the Newcomer Inclusion Table for the 2023 to 2026 term.

    6.  Council receive the Terms of Reference for the Human Services Planning Board of York Region (Attachment 1) and the Newcomer Inclusion Table (Attachment 2). 

    7.  The Regional Clerk circulate this report to local municipalities, Human Services Planning Board of York Region and Newcomer Inclusion Table for information.

    Carried

H.
Introduction and Consideration of Bylaws

 
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded byRegional Councillor G. Chan

    That Council approve and enact the following bylaw:

    Carried

I.
Motions

 

I.1
Appointments to Committees and Boards

This item has attachments. 
1.Att 1 - Proposed Appointments to Committees and Boards.pdf
2.Att 2 - AGAC Terms of Reference.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Pellegrini
    Seconded byMayor Lovatt

    That Council make the following appointments to Committees and Boards:

    COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

    Community and Health Services

    • Chair – RC Gino Rosati
    • Vice Chair – Mayor Margaret Quirk

    Finance and Administration

    • Chair – Mayor Steve Pellegrini
    • Vice Chair – Mayor Virginia Hackson

    Public Works – Environmental Services

    • Chair – Mayor David West
    • Vice Chair – RC Joe Li

    Public Works – Transportation Services

    • Chair – Mayor Tom Mrakas
    • Vice Chair – Mayor Iain Lovatt

    STANDING COMMITTEES

    Audit Committee

    • Regional Chair Emmerson (ex-officio)
    • Mayor Virginia Hackson
    • Mayor Steve Pellegrini
    • RC Godwin Chan
    • RC Michael Chan
    • RC Naomi Davison
    • RC Alan Ho
    • RC Joe Li
    • RC Mario G. Racco

    Debenture Committee

    • Regional Chair Emmerson (Chair)

    ADVISORY AND AD HOC COMMITTEES

    Accessibility Advisory Committee

    • Regional Chair Emmerson (ex-officio)
    • RC Tom Vegh – Chair
    • RC Naomi Davison
    • RC Alan Ho

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee

    • Regional Chair Emmerson (ex-officio)
    • Avia Eek for Mayor Steve Pellegrini
    • RC Naomi Davison

    (See also Item L.4)

    Community Partnership Council / Newcomer Inclusion Table

    • Regional Chair Emmerson (ex-officio)
    • Mayor Frank Scarpitti – Co-Chair
    • Mayor Virginia Hackson

    (See also Item G.7)

    Housing Affordability Task Force

    • Regional Chair Emmerson (ex-officio)
    • Mayor Steven Del Duca
    • Mayor Virginia Hackson
    • Mayor Iain Lovatt
    • Mayor Tom Mrakas
    • Mayor Steve Pellegrini
    • Mayor Margaret Quirk
    • Mayor Frank Scarpitti
    • Mayor John Taylor
    • Mayor David West

    Human Services Planning Board

    • Regional Chair Emmerson (ex-officio)
    • RC Godwin Chan – Co-Chair
    • Mayor John Taylor
    • RC Naomi Davison
    • RC Joe Li

    (See also Item G.7)

    BOARDS OF YORK REGION CORPORATIONS

    Housing York Inc.

    • Regional Chair Emmerson
    • Mayor Virginia Hackson
    • Mayor Iain Lovatt
    • Mayor Tom Mrakas
    • Mayor Steve Pellegrini
    • Mayor Margaret Quirk
    • Mayor John Taylor
    • RC Godwin Chan
    • RC Naomi Davison
    • RC Alan Ho
    • RC Gino Rosati
    • RC Tom Vegh

    York Region Rapid Transit Corporation

    • Regional Chair Emmerson
    • Mayor Steven Del Duca
    • Mayor Iain Lovatt
    • Mayor Tom Mrakas
    • Mayor Frank Scarpitti
    • Mayor David West
    • RC Godwin Chan
    • RC Joe DiPaola
    • RC Mario Ferri
    • RC Jim Jones
    • RC Tom Vegh

    YTN Telecom Network Inc.

    • Regional Chair Emmerson
    • Mayor Iain Lovatt
    • Mayor Steve Pellegrini
    • Mayor Margaret Quirk
    • Mayor Frank Scarpitti
    • RC Michael Chan
    • RC Joe DiPaola
    • RC Mario G. Racco
    • RC Tom Vegh

    EXTERNAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

    Association of Municipalities of Ontario

    • Mayor Tom Mrakas (nomination)

    Canadian National Exhibition

    • RC Tom Vegh

    Cedar Centre

    • Mayor Virginia Hackson

    Federation of Canadian Municipalities

    • Mayor Steve Pellegrini

    Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance

    • Avia Eek on behalf of Mayor Steve Pellegrini

    Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

    • Regional Chair Emmerson (at large)
    • Mayor Virginia Hackson
    • Mayor Iain Lovatt
    • Councillor Michael Thomson on behalf of Mayor Tom Mrakas
    • Councillor Avia Eek on behalf of Mayor Steve Pellegrini
    • Mayor Margaret Quirk
    • RC Tom Vegh

    Police Services Board

    • Regional Chair Emmerson
    • Mayor Steve Pellegrini
    • RC Linda Jackson
    • Norma McCullough (citizen member – for 2 years)

    Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Board of Governors

    • Mayor Steve Pellegrini

    Toronto Global

    • Regional Chair Emmerson

    Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

    • Councillor Hugo Kroon for Mayor Iain Lovatt
    • Mayor Steve Pellegrini
    • Mayor David West
    • RC Linda Jackson
    • RC Joe Li

    Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s Partners in Project Green Executive Management Steering Committee

    • Mayor David West

    That the Regional Chair be authorized to make any additional appointments that are appropriate and report to Council on those appointments.

    Carried

I.2
Council Education Session - January 19 and 20, 2023

 
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Racco
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Ho

    That Council hold a meeting closed to the public under section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act for the purposes of educating its Members on the Region's various programs and services.

    The meeting will be held at the Kingbridge Centre, 12750 Jane Street, King City, Ontario starting on January 19, 2023 at 9 a.m. and continuing on January 20, 2023 at 9 a.m.

    Carried

J.
Notices of Motion to Reconsider

 

None

K.
Other Business

 

K.1
Updated Land Acknowledgement

 

Regional Chair Emmerson noted that York Region has updated its land acknowledgment to further recognize and honour the historical cultural communities that share their land with York Region. In updating this acknowledgement, the Region is working to create an environment that fosters Indigenous inclusion, and to demonstrate our accountability to relationship-building with Indigenous partners. 

K.2
Lives lost to COVID-19

 

On behalf of Council, Regional Chair Emmerson expressed deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who have lost the fight against COVID-19, and reaffirmed York Region's commitment to protecting the health and safety of our communities. 

Members of Council and all those present in Council Chambers stood in a moment of silence to honour those who have died from COVID-19.

K.3
Rosie MacLennan

 

Regional Chair Emmerson noted that earlier this month, two-time Olympic trampoline champion Rosie MacLennan announced her retirement. The Township of King resident represented Canada at four Summer Olympic Games and made history in 2016 when she became the first trampolinist to ever win back-to-back Olympic gold medals. 

Rosie’s career includes three world championships, two gold medals as the Pan American games, and six gold medals at the Pan American trampoline championships. Rosie has also been a champion for females in sport, advocating for greater opportunities for girls and women to pursue a career in professional sports. 

On behalf of Council and York Region residents, Regional Chair Emmerson congratulated Rosie on an outstanding athletic career and wished her all the best in her future efforts.

K.4
Appointment to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority

 

Regional Chair Emmerson announced that in Q1 2023, Council will need to submit three candidates for consideration by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority to fill the vacancy that will be left by Michelle Samson-Doel upon completion of her third and final term in May 2023. 

K.5
Rescheduling of YRRTC Meeting in January

 

Regional Chair Emmerson announced that the York Region Rapid Transit Corporation Board meeting scheduled on January 25, 2023 will be rescheduled to January 18, 2023.

K.6
Happy Holidays

 

Regional Chair Emmerson extended best wishes to Members of Council, Regional staff, and all York Region residents for a warm and safe holiday season. 

L.
Private Session

 

Council did not resolve into private session.

L.1
Private Attachment to Item G.5 - Memorandum of Understanding - 4902 Aurora Road, 29 and 31 Ballyview Court - Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville - Land Acquisition

 
  • Moved byMayor West
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Vegh

    That Council receive the private attachment.

    Carried

L.2
Private Attachment to Item G.6 - Amended Expropriation Settlement and Abandonment of Land - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 3601 Highway 7, City of Markham - Land Acquisition

 
  • Moved byMayor West
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Vegh

    That Council receive the private attachment.

    Carried

L.3
Private Attachments to Item G.7 - Appointments to the Human Services Planning Board of York Region and the Community Partnership Council for the 2023 to 2026 Term - Personal Matters about Identifiable Individuals

 
  • Moved byMayor West
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Vegh

    That Council receive the private attachments and appoint the recommended members to the Human Services Planning Board of York Region and the Newcomer Inclusion Table.

    Carried

    (See Item G.7)


L.4
Private Attachment to Item I.1 Appointments to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee - Personal Matters about Identifiable Individuals

 

  • That Council receive the private attachment and appoint the following recommended members to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee:

    • Janice Bartley
    • Kim Empringham
    • Antonio Gomes
    • Brandon Hebor
    • Laurie Jittoo
    • Scott Paisley
    • Melanie Pearson
    • Jenna Pegg
    • Jessica Tong
    • Cathy Passafiume (alternate member)
    • Sonia Dhir (alternate member)
    • Paul Doner (alternate member)
    Carried

L.5
Appointment of Associate Medical Officer of Health - Personal Matter about an Identifiable Individual

 

  • That Council adopt the confidential recommendations in the private report from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services and the Medical Officer of Health dated December 9, 2022.

    Carried

M.
Confirmatory Bylaw

This item has attachments. 
1.2022-55 - Confirmatory_Bylaw_-_Regional_Council_-_December_15_2022.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Scarpitti
    Seconded byMayor Pellegrini

    That Council enact Bylaw No. 2022-55 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council held on December 15, 2022.

    Carried

N.
Adjournment

 
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Ho
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Racco

    That Council adjourn the meeting at 11 a.m.

    Carried

     



                                                               
    Regional Clerk



    Minutes confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Council held on January 26, 2022.

     

                                                               
    Regional Chair


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