Revised Agenda
Committee of the Whole

Thursday, May 13, 2021

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

Electronic Meeting

Quorum: 11

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A.

Call to Order

B.

Disclosures of Interest

C.

Statutory Public Meeting

Pursuant to Section 22 (1) of the Planning Act, as amended, the Regional Committee of the Whole shall hold a Public Meeting to inform the public and receive comments on proposed Official Plan Amendment No. 7 to the York Region Official Plan.

C.1

Presentation: Proposed Amendment No. 7 to the York Region Official Plan

Augustine Ko, Senior Planner, Planning and Economic Development

C.2

Deputations

C.2.1

Don Given, Malone Given Parsons Ltd.

Don Given, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., on behalf of Block 41 Landowners Group, Angus Glen Block Landowners Group and Robinson Glen Block Landowners Group

C.3

Report: Proposed Amendment No. 7 to the York Region Official Plan

Report dated April 30, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

1. Council and staff receive all comments from the public and responses from the circulation of proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 7.
2. Staff prepare a report with recommendations on Regional Official Plan Amendment No. 7 for consideration by the Committee of the Whole.

C.4

Communications

C.4.1

City of Markham

Biju Karumanchery, Acting Commissioner of Development Services, City of Markham dated May 12, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

C.4.2

City of Vaughan

Mauro Peverini, Chief Planning Official, City of Vaughan dated May 12, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

D.

Presentations

D.1

2020 Greening Strategy Achievements and State of the Forest

James Lane, Manager, Natural Heritage and Forestry Services, Environmental Promotion and Protection, Environmental Services

(See Item G.2.1)

E.

Deputations

​(Subject to the Committee granting deputant status.)

E.1

Conservation Authorities MOUs

John MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, Laurie Nelson,  Director of Policy and Planning and Victoria Kramkowski, Government and Community Relations Specialist, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

(See Item I.2.1)

F.

Transportation Services

Chair – Mayor Pellegrini
Vice-Chair – Mayor Scarpitti

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

F.1

Communications

F.1.1

York Region Transit 2020 Enforcement and Security Annual Report

Memorandum from Ann-Marie Carroll, Acting Commissioner of Transportation Services dated April 22, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

F.1.2

City of Markham Resolution - Traffic Signal Request - Angus Glen Village Ltd., 4071, 4073 and 4289 Major Mackenzie Drive East

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham, dated October 19, 2020

Recommendation: Receive and refer recommendation #3 to staff

F.1.3

GTA West Transportation Corridor Project

F.1.3.1

Region of Peel Resolutions Regarding GTA West Highway Corridor

Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Region of Peel dated April 14, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

F.1.3.2

Designation Request Decision for the GTA West Project under the Impact Assessment Act

Sean Carriere, Acting Regional Director, Ontario Region, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, dated May 3, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

F.1.4

Designation Request Decision for the Bradford Bypass Project under the Impact Assessment Act

Sean Carriere, Acting Director, Ontario Region, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, dated May 3, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

F.1.5

King Township Resolution – Stateview Homes Inc. (High Crown Estate) Access

Kathryn Moyle, Director of Corporate Services / Township Clerk dated May 11, 2021

Recommendation: Receive and refer to staff

F.2

Reports

F.2.1

Reduced Speed Limits in School Zones

Report dated May 3, 2021 from the Acting Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. The Establishing Speed Limits on Regional Roads policy be updated to include the new school zone maximum speed sign introduced by the Province.
2. Existing speed limits on Regional roads in all school zones identified in Attachment 1 be reduced by 10 km/h.
3. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of local municipalities, public school boards and the Chief of York Regional Police.
4. The Regional Solicitor prepare the necessary bylaws.

F.2.2

Award of Consulting Engineering Services for McCowan Road - 14th Avenue to Highway 7 - City of Markham

Report dated April 22, 2021 from the Acting Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. Council approve award of contract for consulting engineering services for the detailed design of improvements to McCowan Road (Y.R. 67), from 14^th Avenue (Y.R. 71) to Highway 7 (Y.R. 7), in the City of Markham, to AECOM Canada Ltd., pursuant to Request for Proposal P-20-105, at a total cost of $2,780,111.80, excluding HST.
2. The Commissioner of Transportation Services be authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the Region.

F.2.3

Award of Consultant Services for Rutherford Road - Highway 400 to Westburne Drive - City of Vaughan

Report dated April 22, 2021 from the Acting Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. Council approve award of contract for contract administration and inspection services for Rutherford Road (Y.R. 72) improvements, from Highway 400 to Westburne Drive, in the City of Vaughan, to WSP Canada Group Limited, pursuant to Request for Proposal P- 21-25 at a total cost of $3,873,231.73, excluding HST.
2. The Commissioner of Transportation Services be authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the Region.

F.2.4

Award of Consulting Engineering Services for Bayview Avenue - Highway 7 to 16th Avenue - City of Richmond Hill

Report dated April 22, 2021 from the Acting Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. Council approve award of contract for consulting engineering services for detailed design for improvements to Bayview Avenue (Y.R. 34), from Highway 7 (Y.R. 07) to 16^th Avenue (Y.R. 72), in the City of Richmond Hill, to Stantec Consulting Limited, pursuant to Request for Proposal P-20-218, at a total cost of $2,372,652.20, excluding HST.
2. The Commissioner of Transportation Services be authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the Region.

F.2.5

Yonge Street Transfer Request - Levendale Road to Elgin Mills Road - City of Richmond Hill

Report dated April 23, 2021 from the Acting Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. Council approve the transfer of jurisdiction of Yonge Street from Levendale Road to Elgin Mills Road from the City of Richmond Hill to York Region.
2. The Regional Solicitor prepare the necessary bylaws.
3. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the City of Richmond Hill and Metrolinx.

G.

Environmental Services

Chair – Regional Councillor Ferri
Vice-Chair – Mayor Quirk

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

G.1

Communications

None

G.2

Reports

G.2.1

2020 Greening Strategy Achievements and State of the Forest

Report dated April 23, 2021 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities, Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

G.2.2

Renewal of Area Specific Water and Sewer Service Agreement in City of Vaughan

Report dated April 23, 2021 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending that:

1. Council authorize entering into a renewed service agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway Company, Tamworth Properties Inc., Consolidated Fastfrate (Ontario) Holdings Inc., Suncor Energy Inc. and City of Vaughan for the continuation of water and sewer services provided by Peel Region.
2. The Commissioner of Environmental Services be authorized to execute the renewed York-Landowners Water and Sewer Service Agreement.

H.

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

H.1

Communications

H.1.1

2021 York Region Homeless Count

Memorandum from Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services dated April 22, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

H.1.2

Update on Public Health Emergency Response to COVID-19 Global Pandemic

Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services and Dr. Karim Kurji, Medical Officer of Health dated May 10, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

H.2

Reports

H.2.1

Donation of Decommissioned Paramedic Services Ambulances for 2021

Report dated April 22, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. Council approve the donation of a decommissioned ambulance to the following organizations that provide services in Ontario:
   1. Emergency Response Team Search and Rescue
   2. Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team
2. Council approve updating the York Region Paramedic Services Ambulance Donations – Guidelines (see Attachment 1) to include an annual deadline of January 31 for submitting applications, starting in 2022.

H.2.2

Update on the Development of a Community Safety and Well-being Plan for York Region

Report dated April 27, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. Council approve establishment of a local community action table for each of the four focus areas described in Attachment 1 to support completion of a proposed Community Safety and Well-being Plan for York Region.
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to Clerks of local municipalities, York Regional Police Services Board and Human Services Planning Board of York Region.

H.2.3

Minutes - York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee - February 24  2021

Minutes of the York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dated February 24, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

H.2.4

Minutes - York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee - April 28, 2021

Minutes of the York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dated April 28, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

I.

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

I.1

Communications

I.1.1

Township of King Resolution - Oak Ridges Moraine ("ORM") Proposed Resolution in Support of Establishment of East Humber Headwaters Park

Kathryn Moyle, Director of Corporate Services and Township Clerk, Township of King dated April 28, 2021

Recommendation: That Council endorse the motion and convey York Region's support to the Province of Ontario

I.2

Reports

I.2.1

Memorandums of Understanding with Conservation Authorities and Changes to the Conservation Authorities Act

Report dated April 30, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

1. Council direct staff to work with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to update the current Memorandum of Understanding for Planning and Development Review to provide for efficient, timely, and cost-effective services.
2. That staff report back to Council on regulations related to the Conservation Authorities Act once released by the Province and any changes to York Region’s current Memorandums of Understanding and Service Level Agreements.
3. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Chief Administrative Officers of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Clerks of the local municipalities, and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks for information.

(See Item M.4)

J.

Finance and Administration

Chair – Mayor Bevilacqua
Vice-Chair – Mayor Lovatt

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

J.1

Communications

J.1.1

Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE) Markham Three (3) Stations Area Study

Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated May 10, 2021

Recommendation: Receive

J.2

Reports

J.2.1

Renewing York Region’s Vision: “Strong, Caring, Safe Communities”

Report dated April 30, 2021 from the Chief Administrative Officer recommending that:

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

J.2.2

2019 to 2023 Strategic Plan Year 2 (2020) Progress Report

Report dated April 30, 2021 from the Chief Administrative Officer recommending that:

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

J.2.3

2022 Budget Direction

Report dated April 29, 2021 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council endorse a timeline for the development and approval of the 2022 Budget, and a tax levy increase target of 1.96%.

J.2.4

2020 Annual Investment Report

Report dated April 29, 2021 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

J.2.5

2021 Nobleton Area-Specific Development Charges Bylaw – Final

Report dated April 29, 2021 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council approve the 2021 Nobleton Area-Specific Wastewater Development Charges Bylaw, with an effective date of July 1, 2021, that incorporates the rates as set out in the 2021 Nobleton Area-Specific Wastewater Development Charge Background Study (Attachment 1).
2. Pursuant to the Development Charges Act, 1997:
1. Council determine that no further public meeting is required; and,
2. Notice of the passage of the bylaw be given.
3. Regional staff be authorized to attend the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) or the courts, as appropriate, to defend the Region’s position if the 2021 Nobleton Area-Specific Wastewater Development Charges Bylaw is appealed.
4. The Regional Solicitor be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement, to resolve any appeals to the 2021 Nobleton Area-Specific Wastewater Development Charges Bylaw.
5. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Township of King and to the Building Industry and Land Development Association-York Chapter (BILD).

J.2.6

Appointment of Members to the Sinking Fund Committee

Report dated April 29, 2021 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. The following new permanent members be appointed to the Sinking Fund Committee:
   1. The Director of Corporate Services, Treasurer of the Town of Georgina
   2. Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer for the City of Vaughan
2. The Director of Financial Services and Treasurer for the Town of Newmarket be removed as a member of the Sinking Fund Committee.

J.2.7

2020 Development Charge Reserve Fund Statement

Report dated April 29, 2021 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the local municipalities and the Building Industry and Land Development Association, York Region Chapter.

J.2.8

Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation Loan for the Town of Aurora

Report dated May 3, 2021 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

Subject to the receipt of the necessary supporting documents from the Town of Aurora:

1. Council approve a request by the Town of Aurora for interim financing in an amount not to exceed $8,200,000 and long-term financing in an amount not to exceed $13,175,000 to fund community recreational infrastructure for a term not to exceed those identified in Table 1 of this report.
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.

J.2.9

2020 Accounts Receivable Write-off and Status Report

Report dated April 29, 2021 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

J.2.10

Contract Awards, including Renewals, Approvals, and Emergency Purchases January 1, 2021, to March 31, 2021

Report dated April 29, 2021 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

J.2.11

Development Charge Deferral - St. Mary and St. Samuel the Confessor Coptic Orthodox Church - Daycare - City of Markham

Report dated April 29, 2021 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council consider a request from St. Mary and St. Samuel the Confessor Coptic Orthodox Church (“the Applicant”) to defer Regional development charges for their proposed daycare located at 9377 McCowan Road.
2. Subject to Council approval, staff be authorized to negotiate a deferral agreement based on similar terms to those as agreed to by the City of Markham.
3. The Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner of Finance be authorized to execute any deferral agreement with the Applicant in a form satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.  

J.2.12

Disposition of Land - 7130 Islington Avenue and Adjacent Land - City of Vaughan

Report dated April 30, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council authorize the disposition of lands described in Attachment 1, that have been deemed surplus to Regional requirements in the City of Vaughan.
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the agreement of purchase and sale and all necessary documents to complete the transaction.
3. Staff report back to Council with the final sale price upon transaction completion.

K.

Notice of Motion

L.

Other Business

M.

Private Session

M.1

Cornell Bus Terminal - Litigation Update - Litigation

M.2

Private Attachment 1 to Item J.2.10 - Contract Awards, including Renewals, Approvals, and Emergency Purchases January 1, 2021, to March 31, 2021 - Security of Property

M.3

Private Attachment 1 to Item J.2.12 - Disposition of Land - 7130 Islington Avenue and Adjacent Land - City of Vaughan - Disposition of Land

M.4

Legal Liability Analysis Regarding Outsourcing Review Services for Development Applications - Solicitor-Client Privilege

N.

Adjournment