Minutes

Committee of the Whole

Meeting #:
Date:	Thursday, June 13, 2019
Time:	9:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.
Location:	Council Chambers 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket

Members:

• W. Emmerson,
• D. Barrow,
• J. DiPaola,
• M. Ferri,
• 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,
• F. Scarpitti,
• J. Taylor,
• and T. Vegh

Staff:

• D. Basso,
• K. Chislett,
• P. Freeman,
• J. Hulton,
• P. Jankowski,
• Dr. K. Kurji,
• B. Macgregor,
• E. Mahoney,
• L. Mirabella,
• C. Raynor,
• and M.F. Turner

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A.

Call to Order

Regional Chair Emmerson called the meeting to order at 9 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.

Presentations

C.1

Growth and Infrastructure Alignment

• Committee of the Whole received the presentation by Paul Freeman, Chief Planner, Planning and Economic Development.

  (See Item H.2.1.)

D.

Deputations

D.1

ventureLAB Update

• Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Melissa Chee, President and Chief Executive Officer, ventureLAB.

  (See Item H.2.2.)

D.2

Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Improvements

D.2.1

Cycle Newmarket

• Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Stephen Harper and Dave Kempton, Cycle Newmarket.

  (See Item E.2.1.)

D.2.2

Markham Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

• Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Peter Miasek, Markham Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

  (See Item E.2.1.)

   

D.3

Berczy Glen Secondary Plan, Amendment No. 24 to the City of Markham Official Plan

• Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Maria Gatzios, Gatzios Planning + Development Consultants Inc. on behalf of the Berczy Glen Landowner Group.

  (See Item H.2.5.)

D.4

Robinson Glen Secondary Plan - Amendment No. 26 to the City of Markham Official Plan

• Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Emily Grant, Malone Given Parsons on behalf of Robinson Glen Landowners.

  (See Item H.2.6.)

E.

Transportation Services

E.1

Communications

E.1.1

Mobility On-Demand Update in the Towns of East Gwillimbury, Georgina and Aurora

• Committee of the Whole received the memorandum dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services.

E.1.2

Update on the Transit Assistance Program Pilot

• Committee of the Whole received the memorandum dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services.

E.1.3

Change in Previously Council-Endorsed Powers to York Region Transit Special Constables

• Committee of the Whole received the memorandum dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services.

E.1.4

Smart Commute Program Update

• Committee of the Whole received the memorandum dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services.

E.1.5

Automated Speed Enforcement Update

• Committee of the Whole received the memorandum dated June 5, 2019 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services.

E.1.6

School Bus Cameras and Administrative Penalties

• Committee of the Whole received the memorandum dated June 13, 2019 from the Regional Solicitor.

E.1.7

City of Vaughan Resolution regarding York Region Roads Capital Acceleration

• Committee of the Whole received and referred to staff the correspondence from Todd Coles, City Clerk, City of Vaughan dated May 23, 2019.

E.1.8

City of Markham - Yonge Street Subway (Langstaff/Richmond Hill Growth Area Highway 407/Yonge Street Subway Extension)

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated June 3, 2019.

E.1.9

Provincial Offences Act Courts - Impacts on Road Safety

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence dated June 12, 2019 from Mafalda Avellino, Executive Director, The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board and supports the following resolution:

  1. That the Regional Clerk notify the Minister of the Attorney General, Minister of Transportation and Premier, of Regional Council’s support of the York Regional Police Services Board’s position in relation to the timely implementation of measures to ease the pressure on POA courts to support enforcement of road safety.

E.2

Reports

E.2.1

Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Improvements

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations, as amended, in the report dated May 29, 2019 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services:

  1. Council receive this report for information.
  2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report and Attachment 1 to the local municipalities.

E.2.2

Traffic Signal Installation - 2585 King Road, Township Municipal Centre

• Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the report dated May 29, 2019 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services and adoption of the following recommendations:

  1. That York Region approve and install traffic signals at the entrance to the King Township Municipal Centre located at 2585 King Road, in the Township of King, with sensors that will only trigger lights if a car is waiting, and with all associated capital and operating costs to be funded by the Township of King.
  2. The Regional Clerk forward this report to the Clerk of the Township of King.

E.2.3

Lane Designations to Operate Rapidways in the Cities of Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated May 29, 2019 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services:

  1. The existing Lane Designation Bylaw No. 2009-23 be amended to designate newly-constructed bus rapidway lanes outlined in Table 2.
  2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to Clerks of the Cities of Markham, Richmond Hill and Vaughan, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation and Chief of York Regional Police.
  3. The Regional Solicitor prepare the necessary bylaws.

E.2.4

Award of Lease Agreement for Vendor at York Region Transit Terminal

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services:

  1. Council approve the principles and award of Lease Agreement with the recommended vendor, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, for an Automatic Teller Machine, to occupy the dedicated space available at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre in the rapidway concourse.
  2. The Commissioner of Transportation Services be authorized to execute the Lease Agreement for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and any ancillary documents or agreements on behalf of the Region.
  3. Council delegate signing authority to the Commissioner of Transportation Services on future vendor Lease Agreements at other transit terminal locations.

E.2.5

Greater Toronto Area West Highway - Highway 400-404 Connecting Link and Highway 404 Extension Update

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services:

  1. Council support a robust highway network to move people, goods and services and achieve provincial Growth Plan population and employment objectives in York Region and encourage:
     1. The resumption of Environmental Assessment for Greater Toronto Area West Highway for near-term inclusion in the Southern Highways Program
     2. The inclusion of the Highway 400-404 Connecting Link and the Highway 404 Extension to Highway 12 in the next Southern Highways Program
  2. The Regional Chair communicate this position in a letter to the Members of Provincial Parliament from York Region and the Provincial Ministers of Transportation and Municipal Affairs and Housing.
  3. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Regions of Peel and Halton, Simcoe County, Town of Bradford-West Gwillimbury and the local municipalities.

E.2.6

Award of Consultant Services for Major Mackenzie Drive - Islington Avenue to Pine Valley Drive - City of Vaughan

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated June 3, 2019 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services:

  1. Council approve the award of the contract for Site Coordination and Inspection Services for Major Mackenzie Drive (Y.R. 25) improvements, from Islington Avenue (Y.R. 17) to Pine Valley Drive (Y.R. 57) to AECOM Canada Ltd., pursuant to Request for Proposal P-19-88 at a total cost of $2,113,294, excluding HST.
  2. The Commissioner of Transportation Services be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the Region.

F.

Environmental Services

F.1

Communications

F.1.1

Improperly Disposed Products Impacting Wastewater Infrastructure

• Committee of the Whole received the memorandum dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services.

F.1.2

York Region Response - Modernizing Ontario's Environmental Assessment Program - ERO 013-5102

• Committee of the Whole received the memorandum dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services and Commissioner of Transportation Services.

F.1.3

York Region Response - Modernizing the Conservation Authorities Act and Development Permitting - Joint Submission: ERO 013-5018 & ERO 013-4992

• Committee of the Whole received the memorandum dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services.

F.1.4

Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Resolution regarding Bottled Water

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Samantha Blakeley, Council Coordinator, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville dated April 30, 2019.

F.1.5

LSRCA Comments on Modernizing Conservation Authority Operations

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Mike Walters, Chief Administrative Officer, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority dated May 17, 2019.

F.2

Reports

F.2.1

SM4RT Living Waste Management Plan 2018 Annual Update

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations, as amended, in the report dated May 31, 2019 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services:

  1. The Regional Municipality of York supports full producer responsibility for single use plastic, aluminum and metal drink containers.
  2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the local municipalities and the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks.

F.2.2

2018 Corporate Energy Report

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations, as amended, in the report dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services:

  1. Council receive this report for information.
  2. Staff bring back a report providing an analysis of lifecycle cost comparisons and options for York Region's fleet vehicles.

F.2.3

Municipal Drinking Water Financial Plan Required by Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services:

  1. Council approve the Water Financial Plan (Attachment 1) prepared for York Region's Municipal Drinking Water System License Renewals (Financial Plan Number 013-301A), in accordance with Ontario Regulation 453/07.
  2. Environmental Services staff submit the Water Financial Plan to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002.
  3. Environmental Services staff issue notice of the Water Financial Plan availability, as prescribed by Ontario Regulation 453/07, in the local media and on the Region's website.

G.

Community and Health Services

G.1

Communications

None

G.2

Reports

G.2.1

Ontario Community Housing Renewal Strategy and New Funding Allocations for Community Housing and Homelessness Prevention

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated May 29, 2019 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services:

  1. The Commissioner of Community and Health Services be authorized to approve the Investment Plans and enter into the necessary agreements with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to implement and administer the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative.
  2. The Commissioner of Community and Health Services be authorized to allocate any new or related funding within and among the components of the new Canada-Ontario Community Housing initiatives and the new Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative program with no new tax levy impact,  and to allocate additional funds to the components should additional funds are allocated by the Province.
  3. The Commissioner of Community and Health Services be directed to report to Council in fall 2019 on how funding was allocated in the Investment Plans for the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative, and on the projects that were funded.
  4. The Commissioner of Community and Health Services be authorized to extend the agreement with the service provider currently delivering the Home Now Program for two additional one-year periods, to 2020-21 and 2021-22, contingent on receipt of provincial funding and continued achievement of program outcomes by the service provider.
  5. The Regional Chair submit the changes recommended to the Housing Services Act, 2011 set out in Attachment 1 to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing recommending to the Minister that York Region’s recommendations be implemented.

G.2.2

10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan 2018 Progress Report and Development of Phase 2 Action Plan

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated May 28, 2019 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services:

  1. Council receive this report for information.

G.2.3

Direct Purchase and Product Standard Approvals for Paramedic Services

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the recommendations in the report dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services:

  1. Council authorize the purchase of linen, laundry services and technological solutions from service providers listed in Attachments 1, 2, and Private Attachment 3 pursuant to the direct purchase provisions of the Purchasing Bylaw, for terms not to exceed five years, at a total cost not to exceed $4,818,221, excluding HST, that commence in 2019.
  2. Council approve the standardization of ambulance batteries, command vehicles, laptop computers and computer mounts as described in Attachment 4 for use by the York Region Paramedic Services fleet.
  3. The Commissioner of Community and Health Services be authorized to negotiate and execute the necessary purchase agreements.
  4. The Commissioner of Community and Health Services be authorized to delegate execution of purchase agreements and associated renewals to the General Manager, Paramedic and Seniors Services, provided the amounts are within with the General Manager’s delegated signing authority limits.

H.

Planning and Economic Development

H.1

Communications

H.1.1

Proposed Provincial Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019

H.1.1.1

City of Markham - Bill 108

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated May 24, 2019.

H.1.1.2

City of Toronto - Proposed Bill 108 and the Proposed Housing Supply Action Plan

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Marilyn Toft, Council Secretariat Support, City of Toronto dated May 28, 2019.

H.1.1.3

Township of King - Bill 108 and Specific Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT)

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Kathryn Moyle, Township Clerk, Township of King dated May 28, 2019.

H.1.1.4

Town of East Gwillimbury - Bill 108 Amendments

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Fernando Lamanna, Municipal Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury dated May 29, 2019.

H.1.1.5

Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. - Bill 108: Potential Changes to the Development Charges Act

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Gary Scandland and Andrew Grunda, Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. dated May 29, 2019.

H.1.1.6

City of Markham - Comments on Proposed Bill 108

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated May 30, 2019.

H.1.1.7

Town of Georgina - Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from David Reddon, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Georgina dated May 30, 2019.

H.1.1.8

Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville - Bill 108 - Proposed Changes to the Land Use Planning Appeals System

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Samantha Blakeley, Council Coordinator, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville dated May 31, 2019.

H.1.1.9

Halton Region - Bill 108

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Gary Carr, Regional Chair, The Regional Municipality of Halton dated May 31, 2019.

H.1.1.10

Town of Newmarket - Bill 108 Ontario Municipal Board Changes

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Kiran Saini, Deputy Town Clerk, Town of Newmarket dated June 3, 2019.

H.1.1.11

City of Vaughan - Bills 108 and 107

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Todd Coles, City Clerk, City of Vaughan dated June 5, 2019.

H.1.2

Provincially Significant Employment Zones - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Steve Clark, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing dated May 14, 2019.

H.1.3

Berczy Glen Secondary Plan, Robinson Glen Secondary Plan - Status of Studies

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Arvin Prasad, Commissioner, Development Services, City of Markham dated June 5, 2019.

H.1.4

Robinson Glen Secondary Plan - Owner's Request to Modify Minimum Building Height Policy in the Residential High-Rise Designation

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Arvin Prasad, Commissioner, Development Services, City of Markham dated June 5, 2019.

H.1.5

Financial Incentives for Office Buildings

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Marco Filice, Senior Vice-President and General Counsel, Liberty Development Corp. dated June 11, 2019.

  (See Item H.2.7.)

H.2

Reports

H.2.1

Growth and Infrastructure Alignment Report

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner:

  1. Council endorse the principles presented in this report for the purposes of informing York Region's 2041 growth forecast as part of the Municipal Comprehensive Review.

H.2.2

ventureLAB 2018 Results and 2019 Agreement

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated May 31, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner:

  1. The Region enter into a funding agreement with ventureLAB for core services at an annual cost of $150,000 with up to four renewals in consecutive years thereafter, for a total cost of up to $750,000.
  2. The Region enter into a further agreement for a one year term with ventureLAB for innovation network development under the new Entrepreneur and Innovation Fund at an annual cost of $100,000 with up to four renewals for a total cost of up to $500,000.
  3. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the above mentioned ventureLAB agreements including any annual renewals.
  4. ventureLAB report annually to Regional Council on results and impacts of its programs and the Entrepreneur and Innovation Fund.
  5. This report be circulated by the Regional Clerk to the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, ventureLAB and the local municipalities.

H.2.3

2018 Measuring and Monitoring Affordable Housing in York Region

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner:

  1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the local municipal Planning Commissioners and Directors.

H.2.4

Planning for Agriculture Background Report

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner:

  1. Council direct staff to proceed with consultation on the proposed agricultural system as outlined in this report as part of the Regional Municipal Comprehensive Review.
  2. The Regional Clerk forward this report and attachments to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Clerks of the local municipalities.

H.2.5

Berczy Glen Secondary Plan - Amendment No. 24 to the City of Markham Official Plan

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated May 31, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner:

  1. Regional Council approve Amendment No. 24 to the City of Markham Official Plan, 2014, subject to the modifications set out in Attachment 1.
  2. The Director of Community Planning and Development Services be authorized to issue notice of Regional Council’s decision.
  3. 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.

H.2.6

Robinson Glen Secondary Plan - Amendment No. 26 to the City of Markham Official Plan

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated May 31, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner:

  1. Regional Council approve Amendment No. 26 to the City of Markham Official Plan, 2014, subject to the modifications set out in Attachment 1.
  2. The Director of Community Planning and Development Services be authorized to issue notice of Regional Council’s decision.
  3. 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.

H.2.7

Potential Financial Incentives for Office Buildings

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated May 22, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner and Commissioner of Finance:

  1. Council authorize staff to consult with stakeholders on potential financial incentives to help promote major office development in the Region’s Centres and Corridors.
  2. Staff report back to Council in the Fall of 2019 on the results of the consultation and propose recommendations.
  3. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the local municipalities and industry stakeholders including the Building Industry and Land Development Association – York Chapter (BILD).

H.2.8

Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019: Implications for the Development Charges Act and the Planning Act

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated June 6, 2019 from the Commissioner of Finance and the Chief Planner:

  1. Council endorse this report and Attachment 1 as the Region’s submission to the Province in response to the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) postings: Bill 108 – (Schedule 3) – the More Homes, More Choice Act: Amendments to the Development Charges Act, 1997 (ERO # 019-0017) and Bill 108 – (Schedule 12) – the More Homes, More Choice Act: Amendments to the Planning Act, 119 (ERO # 019-0016).
  2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report and Attachment 1 to:
     1. The Clerks of the local municipalities
     2. The local Members of Provincial Parliament
     3. The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
     4. The Building Industry and Land Development Association – York Chapter (BILD)
     5. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association of Ontario (MFOA)

H.2.9

Minutes - York Region Planning Advisory Committee - May 15, 2019

• Committee of the Whole received the Minutes of the York Region Planning Advisory Committee dated May 15, 2019.

I.

Finance and Administration

I.1

Communications

I.1.1

International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Awards

• Committee of the Whole received the memorandum dated May 17, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Commissioner of Community and Health Services.

I.1.2

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program (CAnFR Program) and Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award Program (PAFR Program)

• Committee of the Whole received the memorandum dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer.

I.1.3

Regional Government Review

I.1.3.1

Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville - Regional Government Review

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Samantha Blakeley, Council Coordinator, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville dated May 16, 2019.

I.1.3.2

Township of King - Regional Government Review

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Kathryn Moyle, Township Clerk, Township of King dated May 16, 2019.

I.1.3.3

City of Vaughan - Regional Government Review

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Todd Coles, City Clerk, City of Vaughan dated May 23, 2019.

I.1.3.4

Town of East Gwillimbury - Regional Government Review

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Tara Lajevardi, Deputy Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury dated May 28, 2019.

I.1.3.5

Town of Georgina - Regional Government Review

• Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Carolyn Lance, Council Services Coordinator, Town of Georgina dated May 28, 2019.

I.2

Reports

I.2.1

Mid-Year Capital Reprofiling

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated May 16, 2019 from the Commissioner of Finance:

  1. Council approve changes to project debt requirements for 2019 Capital Spending Authority, resulting in an increase of $273,600 in Debenture Proceeds, as detailed in Attachment 1.
  2. Council approve the gross capital expenditure changes and associated changes in funding sources, as well as changes to 2019 Capital Spending Authority (CSA) and associated funding sources, including a decrease of $5,124,300 in CSA debt, as detailed in Attachments 2 and 3.

I.2.2

2019-2021 Insurance Program Renewal

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Finance:

  1. Council authorize the renewal of the Region’s insurance policies with the insurers effective July 1, 2019 for a premium of $6,814,783 plus applicable taxes, for terms of 12 and 24 months as applicable, subject to minor final underwriting adjustments.

I.2.3

Capital Financing for the Township of King

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated May 31, 2019 from the Commissioner of Finance:

  1. Council approve the following that are subject to the receipt of the necessary supporting documents from the Township of King:
     1. A debenture issuance on behalf of the Township of King in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000, and for a term not to exceed 10 years, to fund the construction of capital infrastructure projects identified in Table 1 of this report.
     2. Delegation of authority to the Regional Chair and Regional Treasurer to execute the necessary documents, subject to review by Legal Services. 

I.2.4

Contract Awards, including Renewals, Approvals and Emergency Purchases - January 1, 2019 to March 31, 2019

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated April 8, 2019 from the Commissioner of Finance:

  1. Council receive this report for information.

I.2.5

Deferral of Development Charges for 8010 Kipling Avenue in the City of Vaughan

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated May 27, 2019 from the Commissioner of Finance:

  1. The Chief Administrative Officer and Regional Treasurer be authorized to enter into a development charge deferral agreement for a proposed purpose built rental in the City of Vaughan based on the principles outlined in Attachment 1.
  2. The Treasurer be authorized to execute a mortgage, collateral security, and any related documents required to secure the mortgage subject to prior approval of the Regional Solicitor.
  3. The property be subject to a restrictive covenant, registered on title, requiring the property be developed and operated as a private market rental apartments complex for a minimum of twenty years.
  4. The Regional Chair and Regional Clerk be authorized to execute the development charges deferral agreement, subject to the approval of the Regional Solicitor as to the form and content.

I.2.6

Court Services Annual Report 2018

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated May 29, 2019 from the Regional Solicitor:

  1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the local municipalities.

I.2.7

Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy for Members of Council

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Clerk:

  1. Council approve the Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy for Members of Council, as outlined in Attachment 1.

I.2.8

Acquisition of Land - 14452 Yonge Street - Town of Aurora

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

  1. Council approve the acquisition of the interest in land set out in Attachment 1, for the Henderson Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) project, in the Town of Aurora.
  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.2.9

Expropriation Settlement - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 130 Davis Drive - Town of Newmarket

• Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated May 30, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

  1. Council authorize the settlement of all claims pursuant to the Expropriations Act related to Property 1, identified in Attachment 1, known as 130 Davis Drive related to the construction of the bus rapid transit corridor on Davis Drive, in the Town of Newmarket.
  2. Council authorize the disposition of Property 2, identified in Attachment 1, to the owner of 130 Davis Drive, in the Town of Newmarket.
  3. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the Minutes of Settlement and all necessary documentation to complete the transaction in accordance with the Minutes of Settlement.

J.

Notice of Motion

None

K.

Other Business

K.1

Passing of Julia Munro, former York-Simcoe MPP

On behalf of York Regional Council and the residents of York Region, Regional Chair Emmerson acknowledged, with sadness, the passing of former York-Simcoe MPP Julia Munro.

Ms. Munro was the longest-serving female legislator in Ontario’s political history and represented her constituents with pride and passion from 1995 to 2018, when she announced her retirement.

K.2

Passing of Henry Vanden Bergh, former Member of York Regional Council

On behalf of York Regional Council, Regional Chair Emmerson offered sincere condolences on the passing of Henry Vanden Bergh, a former Member of Regional Council from 1982 to 1985, and a former Member of the Town of Newmarket Council from 1970 to 1985. 

Regional Chair Emmerson, Members of Council and all those in attendance in Council Chambers stood for a moment of silence to honour Ms. Julia Munro and Mr. Henry Vanden Bergh.

K.3

Oath of Citizenship Ceremony

Regional Chair Emmerson announced the upcoming Oath of Citizenship Ceremony, which will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 in the Great Hall, York Region Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge Street, Town of Newmarket. 

40 new Canadian citizens representing 16 different countries will take part in the ceremony, hosted by The Regional Municipality of York and Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada.

K.4

Upcoming Council Meeting Information

Regional Chair Emmerson reminded Members of Council of the following:

Shareholder Meeting Agendas

Agendas for the Shareholder Meetings on June 27, 2019 will be distributed on Friday, June 14, 2019.

June 20, 2019

Council will meet as the Board of Health at 9 a.m.

A Meeting of Council will immediately follow the Board of Health meeting.

K.5

Item for Council Agenda - June 27, 2019

Committee of the Whole requested staff to provide a draft resolution for the Council meeting on June 27, 2019 outlining York Region's request for the province to provide longer timeframes to respond to proposed legislation.

L.

Private Session

• ​Committee of the Whole resolved into private session at 11:48 a.m. At 12:09 p.m. Committee of the Whole resumed in public session and reported the following:

L.1

York Region Waste Management Centre Operation Agreement Extension - Ongoing Negotiations

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the recommendations contained in the confidential report of the Commissioner of Environmental Services dated May 30, 2019 and that the report be forwarded for consideration at Council's private session on June 27, 2019.

L.2

Private Attachment to Item G.2.3. - Direct Purchase and Product Standard Approvals for Paramedic Services - Security of Property

Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Item G.2.3.

L.3

Yonge Subway Extension Update and Next Steps - Ongoing Negotiations

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the recommendations contained in the confidential report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated June 4, 2019 and that the report be forwarded for consideration at Council's private session on June 27, 2019.

L.4

Private Attachment to Item I.2.8. - Acquisition of Land - 14452 Yonge Street - Aurora - Land Acquisition

Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Item I.2.8.

L.5

Private Attachment to Item I.2.9. - Expropriation Settlement - Viva Corridor - 130 Davis Drive - Newmarket - Land Acquisition

Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Item I.2.9.

M.

Adjournment

Committee of the Whole adjourned at 12:10 p.m.