Revised Agenda
Committee of the Whole

Thursday, January 11, 2024

9:00 A.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Electronic and In-Person Meeting

Council Chambers

17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket

Quorum: 11

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A.

Call to Order

B.

Land Acknowledgement

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.

C.

Disclosures of Interest

D.

Presentations

D.1

Innovation Investment Fund Application - Project JumpSTART

David Kwok, Associate Director, Entrepreneurship, York University

Chris Carder, Executive Director, Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, York University

(See Item I.2.1)

D.2

York Regional Forest 100th Year Celebration

James Lane, Manager, Natural Heritage and Forestry Services

(See Item G.1.1)

E.

Deputations

​(Subject to the Committee granting deputant status.)

E.1

African Refugees and Asylum Seekers

E.1.1

Pastor Eddie Jjumba

E.1.2

Minister Isaac Oppong - Miracle Arena Shelter

E.1.3

H.E. Dr. Martin Kofi Danso - Miracle Arena Shelter

E.1.4

Shernett Martin, ANCHOR Canada

F.

Public Works - Transportation Services

Chair – Mayor Mrakas
Vice-Chair – Mayor Lovatt

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

F.1

Communications

None

F.2

Reports

F.2.1

Assumption of Jurisdiction of Two Township of King Roads

Report dated December 7, 2023 from the Commissioner of Public Works recommending that:

1. Council approve the assumption of the following sections of road (as shown in Appendix A) such that they are added to the Regional road system effective June 1, 2024:
   1. Keele Street from north limit of Lloydtown/Aurora Road to south limit of Davis Drive.
   2. 17^th Sideroad from east limit of Jane Street to west limit of Dufferin Street from the Township of King to York Region.
2. The Regional Solicitor prepare any necessary bylaws.
3. The Regional Clerk forward this report to the Township of King.

G.

Public Works - Environmental Services

Chair – Mayor West
Vice-Chair – Regional Councillor Li

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

G.1

Communications

G.1.1

York Regional Forest 100th Year Celebration

Memorandum dated December 7, 2023 from David Szeptycki, Acting Commissioner of Public Works

Recommendation: Receive

G.2

Reports

None

H.

Community and Health Services

Chair – Regional Councillor Rosati
Vice-Chair – Mayor Quirk

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

H.1

Communications

H.1.1

Homelessness Crisis

Jaclyn Grossi, Deputy Town Clerk, Town of Aurora dated December 19, 2023

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.2

Community Safety and Inciteful Speech

Jaclyn Grossi, Deputy Town Clerk, Town of Aurora dated December 19, 2023

Recommendation: Receive

H.2

Reports

H.2.1

Long-Term Care Transformation: Proposed New National Standard for Mental Health and Well-Being in Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Settings

Report dated December 15, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. Council, in its role as Committee of Management for the Region’s two long-term care homes, endorse the submission made by staff on a new draft national standard to support mental health and well-being of residents in long-term care and assisted living settings, provided in Attachment 1, submitted to the Canadian Standards Association Group on November 17, 2023.
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to York Region Members of Provincial Parliament and Members of Parliament, Minister of Long-Term Care, Minister of Health, Minister of Seniors and Accessibility, Ontario Health Central Region, Home and Community Care Support Services Central, Ontario Health Teams in York Region, AdvantAge Ontario, Ontario Long-Term Care Association and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

I.

Planning and Economic Development

Chair – Regional Councillor DiPaola
Vice-Chair – Mayor Scarpitti

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

I.1

Communications

None

I.2

Reports

I.2.1

Innovation Investment Fund Application – Project JumpSTART

Report dated December 7, 2023 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

1. Council approve up to $1.08 million over three years from the Innovation Investment Fund for Project JumpSTART to increase York Region’s innovation capacity.
2. Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the funding agreements and any future extensions or amendments that may be required.
3. Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, York University, Treefrog Inc. and local municipalities.

I.2.2

Minutes - Agriculture and Agri-food Advisory Committee - December 6, 2023

Recommendation: Receive

J.

Finance and Administration

Chair – Mayor Pellegrini
Vice-Chair – Mayor Del Duca

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

J.1

Communications

J.1.1

York Region's Emergency Management Program 2023 Compliance Update

Memorandum dated December 19, 2023 from Erin Mahoney, Chief Administrative Officer

Recommendation: Receive

J.1.2

Further Adjournment of Development Charge Complaint Hearing - Auto World Import Network & 480 Steeles West Limited – 434 Steeles Avenue West, City of Vaughan

(Deferred from October 12, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting.)

Recommendation: Receive and further adjourn the Development Charge Complaint Hearing to consider the charges payable by Auto World Import Network & 480 Steeles West Limited to April 2024

J.2

Reports

J.2.1

2024 Interim Tax Levy

Report dated December 14, 2023 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council approve the 2024 interim tax levy of $669,704,462, which would be payable in two equal installments, due on or before April 30, 2024, and due on or before June 28, 2024, as shown in Appendix A.
2. The Regional Solicitor prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to these recommendations.

J.2.2

2024 Ontario Budget Consultation

Report dated December 14, 2023 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council endorse this report, including the specific requests outlined in Tables 1 and 2, as York Region’s submission to Ontario’s 2024 Budget consultation.
2. The Regional Clerk send a copy of this report to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister of Finance, local Members of Provincial Parliament and local municipalities.

J.2.3

Compensation for Expropriation Northeast Vaughan Wastewater Servicing Project, City of Vaughan

Report dated December 15, 2023 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that: 

1. Council approve the Commissioner of Corporate Services to make offers of compensation to owners of lands in the City of Vaughan, as set out in Appendix A, which were acquired in accordance with the Expropriations Act (the “Act”).

J.2.4

Expropriation of Land - 7850 Weston Road - City of Vaughan

Report dated December 15, 2023 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that: 

1. Council approve an application for approval to expropriate the land set out in Appendix A, for road and intersection improvement work affecting Weston Road, in the City of Vaughan.
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land (the “Notice”) and to serve and publish the Notice, as required under the Expropriations Act (the “Act”).
3. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for an inquiry that are received and to represent the Region, as necessary, at an inquiry (Hearing of Necessity) held under the Act.
4. Council, as approving authority, approve the expropriation of the land provided there is no Hearing of Necessity requested and not withdrawn in accordance with the Act.
5. Where approval to expropriate the land is given, the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to register a plan of expropriation and execute and serve any Notices required under the Act.
6. Where approval to expropriate the land is given, Council authorizes the introduction of the necessary bylaw to give effect to these recommendations.

J.2.5

Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee - November 22, 2023

Recommendation: Receive

K.

Notice of Motion

L.

Other Business

M.

Private Session

M.1

Private Attachment 1 to Item J.2.3 - Compensation for Expropriation Northeast Vaughan Wastewater Servicing Project, City of Vaughan - Acquisition of Land

Recommendation: Receive private attachment. Attachment remains private.

N.

Adjournment