Revised Agenda
Committee of the Whole

Thursday, September 10, 2020

9:00 A.m. - 10:00 A.m.

Electronic Meeting

Quorum: 11

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A.

Call to Order

B.

Disclosures of Interest

C.

Presentations

C.1

York Region Transit Fare Age Category Changes

Ann-Marie Carroll, General Manager, Transit, Transportation Services

(See Item E.2.1)

C.2

An Update on PRESTO's Modernization in York Region

Annalise Czerny, Executive Vice President, PRESTO

(See Item E.1.1)

D.

Deputations

​(Subject to the Committee granting deputant status.)

D.1

Major Transit Station Areas Endorsement Report

(See Item H.2.1)

D.1.1

Ryan Mino-Leahan, KLM Planning Partners

On behalf of York Major Holdings Inc.

D.2

Township of King Official Plan 2019

(See Item H.2.3)

D.2.1

Katarzyna Sliwa

On behalf of the owners of 3655 and 3653 Lloydtown-Aurora Road, King Township 

D.2.2

Brad Rogers

On behalf of the owners of 3655 and 3653 Lloydtown-Aurora Road, King Township

D.2.3

Paul Davidson

D.2.4

Don Given, Malone Given Parsons Ltd.

On behalf of King Hill Inc.

D.2.5

Sher St. Kitts

On behalf of the residents of Snowball

D.2.6

Lino Nicoletti

On behalf of the owners of 675 Kettleby Road, King Township

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

PRESTO Update

Memorandum dated August 26, 2020 from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.2

Initiation of the Transportation Master Plan Update

Memorandum dated August 26, 2020 from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.3

Greater Toronto Area (GTA) West Transportation Corridor Update

Memorandum dated August 26, 2020 from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services and Paul Freeman, Chief Planner

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.3.1

City of Vaughan Resolution - GTA West Transportation Corridor Route Planning and Environmental Assessment Study Update

Todd Coles, City Clerk, City of Vaughan dated July 22, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item E.1.3)

E.1.3.2

Peel Region Resolution - Northwest Greater Toronto Area Transmission Corridor Identification Study Update

Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair and CEO, Region of Peel dated July 22, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item E.1.3)

E.1.3.3

GTA West Study Preferred Route Announcement

GTA West Project Team, Ontario Ministry of Transportation dated August 2020

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item E.1.3)

E.1.3.4

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Comments on GTA West Corridor Project

John MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority dated August 21, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item E.1.3)

E.1.4

Automated Speed Enforcement Update

Memorandum dated August 26, 2020 from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.5

Update on York Region Transit South-West Area Service Contract with Transdev Services (Canada) Inc.

Memorandum dated September 2, 2020 from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.6

City of Markham Resolution - Royal Orchard Boulevard Ramps Jurisdictional Transfer (Ward 1)

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated July 15, 2020

Recommendation: Receive and refer to staff

E.2

Reports

E.2.1

York Region Transit Fare Age Category Changes

Report dated September 2, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. Council approve the York Region Transit updated fare age categories, making York Region Transit’s fare structure consistent with other Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area transit agencies, as a first step towards fare integration. Costs associated with the change would be subject to Council approval of the 2021 budget and would come into effect June 27, 2021 as part of the York Region Transit normal board period process.
2. The Regional Chair ask the federal and provincial governments for a commitment to fund further, future costs resulting from fare integration in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, as a means of accelerating the required economic and transit ridership recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.
3. The Regional Clerk forward a copy of this report to the Clerks of all the participating jurisdictions and the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario.

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

None

F.2

Reports

None

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

Social Service Response to COVID-19 Global Pandemic – September Update

Memorandum dated August 26, 2020 from Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services

Recommendation: Receive

G.1.2

Health Canada's Substance Use and Addictions Program Funding Grant

Memorandum dated August 20, 2020 from Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services and Dr. Karim Kurji, Medical Officer of Health

Recommendation: Receive

G.1.3

Update on the Implementation of Ontario Health Teams in York Region

Memorandum dated August 20, 2020 from Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services

Recommendation: Receive

G.1.4

United Way - Show Your Local Love Day

Daniele Zanotti, President and  Chief Executive Officer, United Way Greater Toronto

Recommendation: Receive and recognize September 25, 2020 as Show Your Local Love Day

G.2

Reports

G.2.1

Update on the Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, 2020

Report dated August 24, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk forward this report and attachment to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and local Members of Provincial Parliament.

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 York Region's Draft MTSAs for Inclusion in the Regional Official Plan

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated July 27, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.2

South Gormley Employment Area Expansion and Greenbelt Enhancement Options

Kristina Soolepp, Council Coordinator, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville dated July 22, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.3

Proposed York Region Modifications to the Our King Official Plan

Kathryn Moyle, Director of Corporate Services/Township Clerk, King Township dated August 25, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item H.2.3)

H.1.4

Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Land Needs Assessment Methodology for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 

Memorandum dated September 3, 2020 from Paul Freeman, Chief Planner

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.5

Update on Mulock Station Area Secondary Plan

Kiran Saini, Deputy Town Clerk, Town of Newmarket dated September 4, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.6

Draft Township of King Official Plan - Our King (2019) - 13065 and 13075 Highway 27, Township of King

Tara Connor, Senior Planner, Weston Consulting dated September 9, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item H.2.3)

H.1.7

Major Transit Station Area 40 - Major Mackenzie BRT Station, Richmond Hill

Michael S. Goldberg, Principal, Goldberg Group on behalf of The Acorn Development Corporation dated September 9, 2020

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item H.2.1)

H.2

Reports

H.2.1

Major Transit Station Areas Endorsement Report

Report dated August 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

1. Council endorse for inclusion in the Regional Official Plan update, the boundary delineations, minimum density targets and preliminary policy directions for the 72 major transit station areas identified in this report.
2. The Province be requested to approve alternative density targets for two Provincially required major transit station areas: Highway 407 Subway Station and King City GO Station.
3. Regional staff delineate boundaries and set density targets for the future MTSA stations along Jane Street in Vaughan and report back to Council for endorsement.
4. The Regional Clerk forward this report and attachments to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and local municipalities.

H.2.2

2020 Mid-Year Development Activity Summary

Report dated August 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

H.2.3

Township of King Official Plan 2019

Report dated August 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

1. Council approve the Township of King “Our King” Official Plan 2019, subject to the modifications outlined in Attachment 1 to this report and site-specific deferrals listed in Attachment 2.
2. The Director of Community Planning and Development Services be authorized to issue Notice of Regional Council’s decision on the Township of King “Our King” Official Plan 2019.
3. The Director of Community Planning and Development Services be authorized to issue Notice regarding the deferrals under delegated authority once resolved.
4. Staff be authorized to appear before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the Region’s decision, if required, and the Regional Solicitor or designate, be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement, if appropriate.

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

Change of Alternate Regional Fire Coordinator

Memorandum dated September 1, 2020 from the Chief Administrative Officer

Recommendation: Receive

I.1.2

Regional Municipality of York – 2020 Credit Rating Update

Memorandum dated August 11, 2020 from the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer

Recommendation: Receive

I.2

Reports

I.2.1

Sutton Prepaid Development Charge Credit Agreement Amendment

Report dated August 11, 2020 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. The Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk be authorized to amend the Sutton Prepaid Development Charge Credit Agreement to transfer credits from the lands owned by 711371 Ontario Corp. (“Oxford Homes”) to adjoining lands it purchased after the execution of the Sutton Prepaid Development Charge Credit Agreement, known as the “Foster Lands”, as indicated in Attachment 1.

I.2.2

Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation Loan for the Town of Aurora

Report dated August 13, 2020 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council approve a request by the Town of Aurora for interim/long-term financing in an amount not to exceed $38,000,000 to fund community recreational infrastructure for a term not to exceed 20 years.
2. Council approve the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation for all or part of the above financing, on behalf of the Town of Aurora.
3. The Regional Chair and Regional Treasurer be authorized to execute the necessary documents, subject to review by Legal Services.

I.2.3

Development Charge Collections – Forecasts, Debt and Revenues

Report dated August 21, 2020 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

I.2.4

Contract Awards, including Renewals, Approvals, and Emergency Purchases April 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020

Report dated August 11, 2020 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

I.2.5

2020 Operating and Capital Mid-Year Progress Report

Report dated August 25, 2020 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council approve the changes to gross capital expenditures and associated funding sources, as well as changes to 2020 Capital Spending Authority and associated funding sources, including an increase of $0.9 million in Capital Spending Authority debt, $1.6 million in 2020 budget, and $0.8 million in Capital Spending Authority, as detailed in Attachments 3, 4 and 5.

I.2.6

Provision of Closed Meeting Investigation Services

Report dated August 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Regional Clerk recommending that:

1. That as of January 1, 2021, the Ontario Ombudsman provide closed meeting investigator services for York Region.
2. That notification be provided to Local Authority Services Ltd. (“LAS”) and the Ontario Ombudsman of this decision.

I.2.7

Provision of Ombudsman Services

Report dated August 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Regional Clerk recommending that:

1. That as of January 1, 2021 the Ontario Ombudsman provide ombudsman services for York Region.
2. Notification of this decision be provided to ADR Chambers Inc., the Town of East Gwillimbury and the Ontario Ombudsman.

I.2.8

Compensation for Expropriation - West Vaughan Sewage Servicing Project - 6666 Rutherford Road - City of Vaughan

Report dated August 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council authorize the Commissioner of Corporate Services to make an offer of compensation to the owner of land in the City of Vaughan, as set out in Attachment 1, which was acquired in accordance with the Expropriations Act (the “Act”).

I.2.9

Disposition of Land - 2670 Davis Drive - Town of East Gwillimbury

Report dated August 27, 2020 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 Town of East Gwillimbury, 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.

J.

Notice of Motion

K.

Other Business

K.1

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Karim Kurji, Medical Officer of Health, York Region

K.2

Eric Jolliffe Police Training and Education Bureau

K.3

Show Your Local Love Day

K.4

National Day of Service - 9/11

L.

Private Session

​Motion to resolve into Private Session to consider the following:

L.1

Private Attachment 1 to Item I.2.8 - Compensation for Expropriation - West Vaughan Sewage Servicing Project - 6666 Rutherford Road - City of Vaughan - Disposition of Land

L.2

Private Attachment 1 to Item I.2.9 - Disposition of Land - 2670 Davis Drive - East Gwillimbury - Disposition of Land

M.

Adjournment