Minutes

The Council of The Regional Municipality of York

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
Immediately Following Shareholder Meetings
Location:
Council Chambers
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket
Members:
  • W. Emmerson,
  • D. Barrow,
  • M. Bevilacqua,
  • J. DiPaola,
  • R. Grossi,
  • V. Hackson,
  • D. Hamilton,
  • J. Heath,
  • L. Jackson,
  • J. Jones,
  • J. Li,
  • I. Lovatt,
  • T. Mrakas,
  • S. Pellegrini,
  • C. Perrelli,
  • M. Quirk,
  • G. Rosati,
  • J. Taylor,
  • and T. Vegh
Staff:
  • D. Basso,
  • K. Chislett,
  • P. Freeman,
  • J. Hulton,
  • P. Jankowski,
  • K. Kurji,
  • B. Macgregor,
  • E. Mahoney,
  • L. Mirabella,
  • C. Raynor,
  • and M.F. Turner

A.
Call to Order
 


Regional Chair Emmerson called the meeting to order at 9:08 a.m. and made the following remarks:


“I would like to begin today’s meeting by acknowledging that York Region extends over lands originally used and occupied by Indigenous Peoples, and on behalf of York Region, I would like to thank First Nations and the Métis for sharing this land.

I would also like to 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 May 16, 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.Minutes_-_Regional_Council_-_May_16__2019.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Grossi
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Heath

    That Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on May 16, 2019.

    Carried

C.2
Council Meeting held on June 20, 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.Minutes_-_Regional_Council_-_June_20__2019.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Grossi
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Heath

    That Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on June 20, 2019.

    Carried

D.
Presentations
 

D.1
York Region Rapid Transit Corporation – 2018 Annual Report
This item has attachments. 

1.Presentation - YRRTC Annual Report.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Bevilacqua
    Seconded byMayor Barrow

    That Council receive the presentation by Mary-Frances Turner, President, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation.

    Carried

    (See Item F.1)


E.
Deputations
 

None

F.
Communications
 

F.1
York Region Rapid Transit Corporation – 2018 Annual Report
This item has attachments. 

1.Memo_re_YRRTC_2018_Annual_Report_Submission.pdf
2.YRRTC_Annual_Report_2018.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Bevilacqua
    Seconded byMayor Barrow

    That Council receive the memorandum from Mary-Frances Turner, President, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation dated June 27, 2019.

    Carried

    (See Item D.1)


F.2
Municipal Aggregates and Asphalt Recycling
This item has attachments. 

1.From_Toronto_and_Area_Road_Builders_Association_re__Municipal_Aggregates_and_Asphalt_Recycling_Policy.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Pellegrini
    Seconded byMayor Taylor

    That Council receive the communication from Rob Bradford, Executive Director, Toronto and Area Road Builders Association dated April 17, 2019.

    Carried

F.3
Town of Georgina Resolution re Reducing Litter and Waste
This item has attachments. 

1.F_2_From_Town_of_Georgina_re_Reducing_Litter_and_Waste.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Grossi
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jackson

    That Council receive the communication from Carolyn Lance, Council Services Coordinator, Town of Georgina dated June 14, 2019.

    Carried

F.4
Change of Alternate Regional Fire Coordinator
This item has attachments. 

1.F_4_Memo_re_Change_of_Alternate_Regional_Fire_Coordinator_.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor DiPaola
    Seconded byMayor Barrow

    That Council receive the memorandum from Bruce Macgregor, Chief Administrative Officer dated June 19, 2019.

    Carried

F.5
City of Vaughan Resolution - Inclusion Charter
This item has attachments. 

1.C05__From_City_of_Vaughan_re_Inclusion_Charter.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jackson
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Rosati

    That Council receive the communication from Todd Coles, City Clerk, City of Vaughan dated June 20, 2019.

    Carried

F.6
City of Vaughan Resolution - Leadership Accord on Gender Diversity
This item has attachments. 

1.C06_From_Vaughan_re_Leadership_Accord_on_Gender_Diversity.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Bevilacqua
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jackson

    That Council receive the communication from Michelle DeBuono, Senior Advisor, Intergovernmental Relations dated June 18, 2019.

    Carried

F.7
City of Richmond Hill Resolution - Langstaff/Richmond Hill Urban Growth Area
This item has attachments. 

1.F.7 From Richmond Hill re Langstaff-RH Urban Growth Area.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Barrow
    Seconded byMayor Pellegrini

    That Council receive the communication from Stephen Huycke, City Clerk, City of Richmond Hill dated June 25, 2019.

    Carried

F.8
Province Resumes Environmental Assessment for Greater Toronto Area West Highway Corridor
This item has attachments. 

1.F.8 Memo re Province Resumes EA for GTA West Highway Corridor.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Bevilacqua
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Rosati

    That Council receive the memorandum from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services dated June 25, 2019.

    Carried

G.
Consideration and Adoption of Reports
 

G.1
Audit Committee Meeting - June 5, 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.Minutes_-_Audit_Committee_-_June_5__2019.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Hackson
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Hamilton

    That Council adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on June 5, 2019.

    Carried

G.2
Committee of the Whole Meeting - June 13, 2019
This item has attachments. 

1.Minutes_-_Committee_of_the_Whole_-_June_13__2019.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Pellegrini
    Seconded byMayor Barrow

    That Council adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on June 13, 2019, except for Item H.2.1 as noted below.

    Carried
  • Moved byMayor Hackson
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jones

    H.2.1  Growth and Infrastructure Alignment Report

    That Council refer consideration of the report dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner to the September 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting.

    Carried

G.3
Approval to Expropriate - West Vaughan Sewage Servicing Project, City of Vaughan
This item has attachments. 

1.RC_01__Approval_to_Expropriate_West_Vaughan_Sewage_Servicing_Project_Vaughan.pdf
2.RC_01_(1)_Approval_to_Expropriate_West_Vaughan_Sewage_Servicing_Project_Vaughan.pdf
3.RC_01_(2)_Approval_to_Expropriate_West_Vaughan_Sewage_Servicing_Project_Vaughan.pdf
4.RC_01_(3)_Approval_to_Expropriate_West_Vaughan_Sewage_Servicing_Project_Vaughan.pdf
5.RC_01_(4)_Approval_to_Expropriate_West_Vaughan_Sewage_Servicing_Project_Vaughan.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Rosati
    Seconded byMayor Bevilacqua

    That Council adopt the following recommendations in the report dated June 26, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

    1. Council receive and consider the Inquiry Officer’s report from the Hearing of Necessity in relation to the lands set out in Attachment 1, which found the taking of the land to be fair, sound and reasonably necessary
    2. Council, as approving authority, approve the expropriation of the lands set out in Attachment 1 for the construction of the West Vaughan Sewage Servicing Project, in the City of Vaughan, and adopt the reasons for the approval set out in Attachment 4.
    3. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute and serve any notices required under the Expropriations Act (the “Act”).
    4. Council authorize the introduction of the necessary by-law to give effect to these recommendations.
    Carried

H.
Introduction and Consideration of Bylaws
 

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jones
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Li

    That Council approve and enact the following bylaws:

    Carried

I.
Motions
 

None

J.
Notices of Motion to Reconsider
 

None

K.
Other Business
 

K.1
Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services
 

Regional Chair Emmerson announced that Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services, was appointed to the Board of Directors for Sustainable Development Technology Canada.

Sustainable Development Technology Canada is a foundation that supports Canadian companies with the potential to become world leaders in development of new environmental technologies that address climate change, clean air, clean water and clean soil.

K.2
Rick Farrell, General Manager of Housing
 

Regional Chair Emmerson announced the retirement of Rick Farrell, General Manager of Housing. Mr. Farrell joined York Region in 2014 and brought with him more than 35 years of housing experience.

Regional Chair Emmerson noted Council has relied heavily on Mr. Farrell’s experience and insight to tackle complex affordable housing issues.

Regional Chair Emmerson praised Mr. Farrell and his team for many achievements, including: overseeing the operation of 2,600 units of social housing that is home to more than 4,000 residents; providing support for the development of affordable housing in York Region; and representing the Region as Vice-Chair of Housing Partnerships Canada.

On behalf of Council, Regional Chair Emmerson thanked Mr. Farrell for his dedication to making better communities and wished him a long and healthy retirement.

K.3
2018 Annual Reports
 

Regional Chair Emmerson noted that Council Members received a copy of the 2018 Community Report, which highlights the combined efforts of York Regional Council, York Region and community partners, and includes a final reporting for the 2015-2019 Strategic Plan and Budget.

Council Members also received copies of the 2018 Annual Reports for York Regional Police, Housing York Inc., York Region Rapid Transit Corporation and Yorknet.

K.4
Meadoway Hydro Corridor Project in the City of Toronto
 

Regional Councillor Heath updated Council members on the Meadoway Hydro Corridor Project in the City of Toronto. The project is in partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and will transform 16 kilometres of hydro corridor in Scarborough into one of Canada’s largest urban linear parks.

K.5
Rouge National Urban Park
 

Regional Councillor Heath updated Council members on the status of land transfers to Parks Canada for Rouge National Urban Park.

K.6
Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) Updates
 

Regional Councillor Grossi advised Council that at AMO it was announced MPAC will reassess all properties in Ontario with a valuation date of January 1, 2019. Property assessment notices will be sent out in May 2020.

Regional Councillor Grossi also advised Council that AMO will be starting a special group regarding Bill 108 and clarification of development charges, especially with regard to community benefit charges and the effect on municipalities.

L.
Private Session
 

Council resolved into private session at 10:02 a.m. At 12:24 p.m. Council resumed in public session and reported the following:

L.1
Presentation – Rizmi Land Holdings – Litigation
 

  • Moved byMayor Hackson
    Seconded byMayor Lovatt

    That Council receive the private presentation from the Chief Planner.

    Carried

L.2
Correspondence – Rizmi Land Holdings – Litigation
 

  • Moved byMayor Bevilacqua
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Rosati

    That Council receive the private correspondence from the City of Vaughan dated June 6, 2019.

    Carried
  • Moved byMayor Mrakas
    Seconded byMayor Taylor

    That Council amend Motion "A" to include Motion "B".

    A recorded vote on the motion was:

    For: Hamilton, Mrakas, Pellegrini, Taylor (4)

    Against: Barrow, Bevilacqua, DiPaola, Emmerson, Grossi, Hackson, Heath, Jackson, Jones, Li, Lovatt, Perrelli, Rosati, Vegh (14)

    Absent: Ferri, Quirk, Scarpitti (3)

    Defeated
  • Moved byMayor Bevilacqua
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Rosati

    That Council adopt Motion "A".

    A recorded vote on the motion was:

    For: Barrow, Bevilacqua, DiPaola, Emmerson, Grossi, Hackson, Hamilton, Heath, Jackson, Jones, Li, Lovatt, Mrakas, Pellegrini, Perrelli, Rosati, Taylor, Vegh (18)

    Against: (0)

    Absent: Ferri, Quirk, Scarpitti (3)

    Carried

L.3
Yonge Street Rapidway Update – Litigation and Solicitor/Client
 

  • Moved byMayor Pellegrini
    Seconded byMayor Mrakas

    That Council adopt the confidential recommendations in the private report dated June 18, 2019 from the Chief Administrative Officer and Regional Solicitor.

    Carried

L.4
Ontario Nurses’ Association Collective Agreement Ratification - Labour Relations
 

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Rosati
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Hamilton

    That Council adopt the following recommendations in the private report dated June 27, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

    1. Council ratify the renewal collective agreement reached with the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) for the period April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2021.
    2. Council authorize economic adjustments of 1.0 percent retroactive to April 1, 2019 and 1.0 percent effective April 1, 2020. All wage costs fall within the previously approved Council mandate.
    Carried

L.5
York Region Waste Management Centre Operation Agreement Extension - Ongoing Negotiations
 

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Heath
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Perrelli

    That Council adopt the following recommendations in the private report dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services:

    1. Council authorize an extension of the agreement between the Region and Miller Waste Systems to continue to provide operation services at the York Region Waste Management Centre on the existing terms and conditions for a further term of two years from July 5, 2020 through July 4, 2022, with an option for the Region to renew for three additional one year terms through July 4, 2025 at a total contract price not to exceed $47,800,000.00 excluding taxes.
    2. The Commissioner of Environmental Services be authorized to exercise the optional contract term extensions on behalf of the Region if required.
    Carried

L.6
Yonge Subway Extension Update and Next Steps - Ongoing Negotiations
 

1.Minutes_-_Regional_Council_-_May_16__2019.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jones
    Seconded byMayor Bevilacqua

    That Council adopt the confidential recommendations, as amended, in the private report dated June 4, 2019 from the Chief Administrative Officer, including:

    1. Staff report to Council in Fall 2019 with an update on the status of Yonge Subway Extension project, including negotiations and emerging Regional obligations related to the Yonge Subway Extension, including:
      1. Progress on negotiations related to York Region obligations for the Yonge Subway Extension;
      2. Government of Canada and Province of Ontario funding contributions;
      3. Progress on the Preliminary Design and Engineering work program and;
      4. Transit-oriented development and land value capture opportunities along the Yonge Subway Extension corridor and potential partnerships and financial arrangements; and
      5. Roles and responsibilities in the funding, planning, design and delivery of the Yonge Subway Extension.
    2. Council, regarding Royal Orchard Station:
      1. Support, in principle, protecting for and not precluding a Royal Orchard Station in the Yonge Subway Extension alignment
      2. Direct staff to work with the York Region Rapid Transit Corporation, the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, the City of Toronto and Toronto Transit Commission in protecting for and not precluding a Royal Orchard Station in the Yonge Subway Extension alignment;
      3. Endorse undertaking preliminary design and engineering work (only) for the Royal Orchard Station as part of the ongoing Yonge Subway Extension work plan, subject to confirmation the costs for the preliminary design and engineering work can be accommodated within the already approved project budget;
      4. Request the Yonge Subway Extension Executive Committee add the preliminary design and engineering work (only) for the Royal Orchard Station to Yonge Subway Extension work plan, provided the costs for the preliminary design and engineering work can be accommodated within the already approved project budget;
      5. Subject to the Yonge Subway Extension Executive Committee adding the preliminary design and engineering work (only) to the work plan, request Metrolinx to include the Royal Orchard Station in the benefits and business case analysis for the overall Yonge Subway Extension project; and
      6. Request Regional staff to report on the progress of the Royal Orchard Station to Regional Council in the fourth quarter of 2019.
    Carried

L.7
Summary of Potential Savings for 2020 Budget Directions - Ongoing Negotiations
 

1.Minutes_-_Committee_of_the_Whole_-_June_13__2019.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Barrow
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Grossi

    That Council refer to staff the private report dated June 11, 2019 from the Chief Administrative Officer for consideration in the 2020 budget process.

    Carried

M.
Confirmatory Bylaw
This item has attachments. 

1.2019-43_Confirmatory_Bylaw_-_Regional_Council_Meeting_-_June_27__2019.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Perrelli
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Grossi

    That Council enact Bylaw No. 2019-43 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council held on June 27, 2019.

    Carried

N.
Adjournment
 

The Council meeting adjourned at 12:34 p.m.


                                                           
Regional Clerk


Minutes confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Council held on September 26, 2019. 

 

                                                           
Regional Chair

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