Revised Agenda

Committee of the Whole

Meeting #:
Date:	Thursday, November 14, 2019
Time:	9:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket

Quorum: 11

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A.

Call to Order

B.

Disclosures of Interest

C.

Presentations

C.1

Economic Development Action Plan 2020-2023

Doug Lindeblom, Director, Economic Strategy, Planning and Economic Development

(See Item E.2.1)

D.

Deputations

​(Subject to the Committee granting deputant status.)

None

E.

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

E.1

Communications

E.1.1

Provincial Policy Statement Review

E.1.1.1

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Draft Comments to Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) - Provincial Policy Statement Review

Alisa Mahrova, Acting Clerk and Manager, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority dated October 9, 2019

Recommendation:  Receive

E.1.1.2

City of Markham Comments on the Provincial Policy Statement Review

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated October 22, 2019

Recommendation:  Receive

E.1.1.3

Township of King - Provincial Policy Statement - Proposed Changes

Kathryn Moyle, Director of Clerks/Bylaw Enforcement, Township Clerk, Township of King dated October 23, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.2

York Region's Live/Work Percentage and the Large Office Building Development Charge Deferral Pilot Program

Paul Freeman, Chief Planner dated November 1, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.3

Gormley Urban Settlement Area Boundary Expansion for Employment Growth and Greenbelt Enhancement

Kristina Soolepp, Council Coordinator, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville dated November 8, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

E.2

Reports

E.2.1

Economic Development Action Plan 2020 - 2023

Report dated November 8, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

1. Council approve the Economic Development Action Plan 2020 – 2023 (Attachment 1).
2. Council endorse the principles for allocating funding from the Innovation Investment Fund (Attachment 3).
3. The Economic Development Action Plan 2020 – 2023 be circulated by the Regional Clerk to local municipalities, local chambers of commerce and boards of trade, ventureLAB, Toronto Global and the York Region Arts Council.

E.2.2

York Region Planning Advisory Committee Meeting - October 16, 2019

Minutes of the York Region Planning Advisory Committee Meeting dated October 16, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

E.2.3

Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee Meeting - October 29, 2019

Minutes of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee Meeting dated October 29, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

F.

Finance and Administration

Chair - Mayor Barrow
Vice-Chair - Regional Councillor Grossi

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion​

F.1

Communications

F.1.1

Regional Government Review

F.1.1.1

Regional Government Review

Memorandum from Bruce Macgregor, Chief Administrative Officer, dated November 4, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

F.1.1.2

Regional Government Review

Alisa Mahrova, Acting Clerk and Manager, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority dated October 21, 2019

Recommendation:  Receive

F.1.2

Updates to Provincial Funding Changes Affecting York Region Budget

Memorandum from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer dated October 17, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

F.1.3

Regional Municipality of York - 2019 Credit Rating Update

Memorandum from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer dated October 29, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

F.1.4

Non-Resident Speculation Tax Collections

Memorandum from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer dated October 31, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

F.1.5

Short Term Rental Accommodations

Carolyn Lance, Council Services Coordinator, Town of Georgina dated November 1, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

F.2

Reports

F.2.1

Capital Funding Agreement for York University Markham Centre Campus

Report dated October 31, 2019 from the Chief Administrative Officer recommending that:

1. The Region enter into a Funding Agreement to provide up to $25,000,000 upon achieving the milestones set out in the Memorandum of Understanding with York University towards construction of a new university campus located in Markham Centre.

F.2.2

Approvals Authorized under Delegated Authority During Council Recess in 2019

Report dated October 15, 2019 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

F.2.3

Contract Awards including Renewals, Approvals and Emergency Purchases - July 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019

Report dated October 15, 2019 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

F.2.4

Acquisition of Land - 320 Eagle Street - Town of Newmarket

Report dated November 1, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council approve the acquisition of the interest in land set out in Attachment 1, for use as a bus terminal in the Town of Newmarket.
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the agreement of purchase and sale and all necessary documents to complete the transaction.

F.2.5

Acquisition of Land - 10021 Highway 50 - City of Vaughan

Report dated November 1, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council authorize the acquisition of the lands pursuant to section 30 of the Expropriations Act (the “Act”) required for the widening and reconstruction of Major Mackenzie Drive in the City of Vaughan, as set out in Attachment 1.
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute all necessary documents to complete the transaction.

F.2.6

Acquisition of Land - West Vaughan Sewer Project - City of Vaughan

Report dated November 8, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council approve the acquisition of the interest in land set out in Attachment 1, required for the proposed construction and installation of the West Vaughan Sewage Servicing system, in the City of Vaughan.
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the agreement(s) of purchase and sale and all necessary documents to complete the transaction(s).

F.2.7

Approval to Expropriate - Yonge Street - Davis Drive to Green Lane - Town of Newmarket

Report dated November 1, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council, as approving authority, approve the expropriation of land set out in Attachment 1, for the widening and reconstruction of Yonge Street, in the Town of Newmarket.
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to register a plan of expropriation, execute and serve any notices required under the Act.
3. Council authorize the introduction of the necessary bylaw to give effect to these recommendations.

F.2.8

Expropriation Settlement and Disposition of Land - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 330, 338 and 350 Davis Drive - Town of Newmarket

Report dated November 1, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council authorize the settlement of all claims pursuant to the Expropriations Act related to Property No. 1, identified in Attachment 1, known as 350 Davis Drive, related to the construction of the bus rapid transit corridor on Davis Drive, in the Town of Newmarket (the “Settlement”).
2. Council authorize as part of the Settlement, the disposition of Property No. 2, identified in Attachment 1, known as 338 Davis Drive, to the owner of Property No. 1, in the Town of Newmarket.
3. Council authorize as part of the Settlement, an option to purchase and right of first refusal for the owner of Property No. 1 to acquire Property No. 3, identified in Attachment 1, known as 330 Davis Drive, in the Town of Newmarket.
4. Council authorize the disposition of Property 3 to the owner of 350 Davis Drive, in the event the owner exercises its option to purchase.
5. Upon securing Metrolinx approval the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the agreements, and all necessary documentation to complete the transaction in accordance with the Minutes of Settlement.

F.2.9

Disposition of Land - 1256 Barnwood Square - City of Pickering

Report dated November 1, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council authorize the disposition of land that has been deemed surplus to Regional requirements in the City of Pickering, as set out 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, in accordance with the Region’s Sale and Other Disposition of Regional Lands Policy.
3. Staff report back to Council with final sale price upon completion of the transaction.

G.

Notice of Motion

H.

Other Business

I.

Private Session

I.1

Expropriation Settlement - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 1438 Centre Street - City of Vaughan - Litigation

I.2

Private Attachment 1 to Item F.2.4 - Acquisition of Land - 320 Eagle Street - Town of Newmarket - Land Acquisition

I.3

Private Attachment 1 to Item F.2.5 - Acquisition of Land - 10021 Highway 50 - City of Vaughan - Land Acquisition

I.4

Private Attachment 1 to Item F.2.6 - Acquisition of Land - West Vaughan Sewage Servicing Project - City of Vaughan - Land Acquisition

I.5

Private Attachment to Item F.2.8 - Expropriation Settlement and Disposition of Land - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 330, 338 and 350 Davis Drive - Town of Newmarket - Disposition of Land and Litigation

I.6

Private Attachment to Item F.2.9 - Disposition of Land - 1256 Barnwood Square - City of Pickering - Disposition of Land

J.

Adjournment