Revised Agenda

Committee of the Whole

Meeting #:
Date:	Thursday, March 07, 2019
Time:	9:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.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

2018 York Region Transit Annual System Performance Report

Ann-Marie Carroll, General Manager of York Region Transit

(Please refer to Item E.2.1)

C.2

Environmental Services Operational Due Diligence and Regulatory Update 2018

David Szeptycki, Director of Strategy and Innovation and Roy Huetl, Director of Operations, Maintenance and Monitoring

(Please refer to Items F.1.2, F.2.1 and F.2.2)

C.3

2018 Employment and Industry Report

Paul Bottomley, Manager of Policy, Research and Forecasting, Planning and Economic Development

(Please refer to Item H.2.2)

D.

Deputations

​(Subject to the Committee granting deputant status.)

D.1

Toronto Global Agreement Renewal

Toby Lennox, President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Global

(Please refer to Item H.2.4)

D.2

York Region Transit Annual System Performance Report

Fred Winegust on behalf of Keep York Moving

(Please refer to Items C.1 and E.2.1)

D.3

York Region Transit Annual System Performance Report

Peter Miasek on behalf of Keep York Moving

(Please refer to Items C.1 and E.2.1)

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

2019 Toronto Transit Commission Increase to its Greater Toronto Area Weekly Transit Pass

Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services dated February 27, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.2

407ETR Future Interchange Options Study Completion

Todd Coles, City Clerk, City of Vaughan dated February 21, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.3

Traffic Control Signals at Teston Road and Mosque Gate

Todd Coles, City Clerk, City of Vaughan dated February 21, 2019

Recommendation: Receive 

E.2

Reports

E.2.1

2018 York Region Transit Annual System Performance Report

Report dated February 25, 2019 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

Proposed Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan - Staff Comments Submitted to the Province

Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services and Paul Freeman, Chief Planner dated February 22, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

F.1.2

Update on Water and Wastewater Research and Innovation

Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services dated February 22, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

F.2

Reports

F.2.1

2018 Drinking Water Systems Report

Report dated February 26, 2019 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

2018 Integrated Management System Update Report for Water, Wastewater and Waste Management

Report dated February 22, 2019 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending that:

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

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

G.1.1

Markham Inter-Church Committee for Affordable Housing Update

Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services dated February 21, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

G.2

Reports

None

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

City of Markham Comments on Proposed Amendment 1 to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated March 6, 2019.

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.2

KLM Planning - Proposed Employment Area Conversion Criteria

Rob Lavecchia, KLM Planning Partners Inc. dated March 6, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

(Please refer to Item H.2.3)

H.2

Reports

H.2.1

Economic Development - 2018 Year in Review

Report dated February 22, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner recommending that:

1. The Economic Development – 2018 Year in Review (Attachment 1) be posted on the york.ca and yorklink.ca websites and circulated by the Regional Clerk to local municipalities, local chambers of commerce and boards of trade, ventureLAB, York Region Arts Council, York University, Seneca College, the Workforce Planning Board and Toronto Global.

H.2.2

2018 Employment and Industry Report

Report dated February 22, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner recommending that:

1. The York Region 2018 Employment and Industry Report (Attachment 1) be posted on the york.ca and yorklink.ca websites and be circulated by the Regional Clerk to local municipalities, local chambers of commerce, boards of trade, the Workforce Planning Board and Toronto Global.

H.2.3

Proposed Employment Area Conversion Criteria

Report dated February 22, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner recommending that:

1. Council endorse the proposed employment area conversion criteria in Attachment 4 to be applied by staff when assessing requests for employment area conversions during the Regional Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) to inform recommendations to Council.
2. Staff apply the criteria in consultation with local municipal staff and landowners to inform a draft land budget to be considered by Council later this year.
3. The report be circulated by the Regional Clerk to local municipalities and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

H.2.4

Toronto Global Agreement Renewal

Report dated February 22, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner recommending that:

1. Council authorize an agreement with Toronto Global to provide foreign direct investment services for a five year term commencing April 1, 2019, subject to:
   
   1. The Federal and Provincial governments and all existing municipal funders committing to funding for the same term at levels at least commensurate with 2018 funding
   2. Toronto Global annually appearing before Council to present investment results and return on investment for York Region
   3. York Region’s funding commitment being reaffirmed annually by Council with consideration to exit the partnership should sufficient results not be achieved
2. The Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the agreement

H.2.5

Community Improvement Project Area for Affordable Rental Housing Incentives

Report dated February 22, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner recommending that:

1. Council enact a bylaw to designate areas identified as “Urban” and “Towns and Villages” in the York Region Official Plan as a Community Improvement Project Area in respect of affordable rental housing
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to local municipalities, the Ministers of Finance and Municipal Affairs and Housing and BILD-York Chapter

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

I.1.1

Town of Aurora Council Resolution - Cannabis Public Use Bylaw

Michael De Rond, Town Clerk, Town of Aurora dated March 4, 2019.

Recommendation: Receive

I.2

Reports

I.2.1

Delegation of Authority During Council Recess in 2018

Report dated February 11, 2019 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

I.2.2

Disposal of Surplus Assets - 2018

Report dated February 21, 2019 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

I.2.3

Contract Awards including Renewals, Approvals and Emergency Purchases - October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018

Report dated February 21, 2019 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

I.2.4

Annual Report on Use of Delegated Authority for Representation on Matters before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal 2018

Report dated February 22, 2019 from the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

I.2.5

Contract Award for Esri GIS Software Licences

Report dated February 22, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council authorize an agreement between the Region, Esri Canada Limited and Esri Inc. for an Esri Enterprise Agreement for York Region’s Geographic Information System software on the following terms:
   
   1. The term of agreement be for 4 years, starting on May 3, 2019 and ending on May 2, 2023
   2. The Region pay Esri Canada Limited a total of $1,100,000 divided into annual payments of $275,000 per year, excluding HST
2. The Commissioner for Corporate Services be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the Region.

I.2.6

Acquisition of Land - 211 The Queensway South - Town of Georgina

Report dated January 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council approve the acquisition of the interests in land set out in Attachment 1, for the Keswick Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) Upgrades project, in the Town of Georgina.
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the agreement of purchase and sale and all necessary documents to complete the transactions.

I.2.7

Acquisition of Land - 20989 2nd Concession Road - Upper York Sewage Solutions - Town of East Gwillimbury

Report dated January 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council approve acquisition of the interests in land set out in Attachment 1, for the proposed water reclamation centre, in the Town of East Gwillimbury.
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the agreement of purchase and sale and all necessary documents to complete the transactions.

J.

Notice of Motion

K.

Other Business

L.

Private Session

L.1

2018 Annual Report - Regional Solicitor’s Use of Delegated Authority - Litigation

L.2

Disposition of Matters Under the Purchasing Bylaw 2018 Annual Report - Litigation

L.3

Private Attachment 1 to Item I.2.6 - Acquisition of Land - 211 The Queensway South - Town of Georgina - Acquisition of Land

L.4

Private Attachment 1 to Item I.2.7 - Acquisition of Land - 20989 2nd Concession Road - Upper York Sewage Solutions - Town of East Gwillimbury - Acquisition of Land

M.

Adjournment