Revised Agenda
Committee of the Whole

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Electronic and In-Person Meeting
Council Chambers
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket
Quorum: 11

Brian Titherington, Director Transportation and Infrastructure Planning, Public Works


(See Item E.2.1)

Chris Spearen, Chief, Paramedic and Seniors Services, Community and Health Services and Lisa Gonsalves, General Manager, Paramedic and Senior Services, Community and Health Services


(See Item G.2.1)

Sandra Malcic, Director, Long Range Planning, Planning and Economic Development


(See Item H.2.1)

​(Subject to the Committee granting deputant status.)

Deputation request rescinded - Adam Duncan


(See Item E.2.1)

Chair – Mayor Pellegrini
Vice-Chair – Mayor Scarpitti

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

Tony Malfara dated May 24, 2022 regarding EKOS Research Associates survey


Recommendation: Receive

Memorandum dated June 14, 2022 from Brian Titherington, Director, Transportation Infrastructure Planning, Public Works


Recommendation: Receive

Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, Town of Aurora dated June 9, 2022


Recommendation: Receive and refer to staff

E.2

Report dated June 3, 2022 from the Commissioner of Public Works recommending that:

  1. Council approve the 2022 Transportation Master Plan, included as Attachment 1 to this report.
  2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities, Toronto and Region and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authorities, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Report dated May 27, 2022 from the Commissioner of Public Works and the Regional Solicitor and General Counsel recommending that:

  1. Council authorize continued use of automated speed enforcement as described in this report, including addition of two new automated speed enforcement mobile cameras in 2022/2023, at an additional cost of $250,000, for a total cost of $750,000.
  2. Council authorize the Regional Solicitor to take necessary steps to establish a Regional administrative penalty system for automated speed enforcement offences and red light camera offences pursuant to Ontario Regulation 355/22, Administrative Penalties for Contraventions Detected Using Camera Systems, including preparation of the necessary bylaw(s), once the Province has provided the enabling regulatory framework, and to include all associated costs, staff resources and potential revenues in the multi-year (2023-2026) budget submission.
  3. Council authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to execute any agreement or ancillary documents required to exercise options to extend automated speed enforcement operating agreements with the Ministry of Transportation, City of Toronto and Redflex Traffic Systems (Canada) Limited.

Report dated June 3, 2022 from the Commissioner of Public Works and the Acting Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

  1. Upon approval of the Region’s Zero Emission Transit Fund Application Council authorize,
    1. the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Zero Emission Transit Fund agreement, including the associated Infrastructure Canada grant and Canada Infrastructure Bank loan component, to advance the purchase of electric buses and related infrastructure as detailed in this report
    2. Acceptance of the Canada Infrastructure Bank loan subject to a favourable borrowing rate aligned with the Fiscal Strategy
  2. Subject to the approval of the Region’s Zero Emission Transit Fund Application, Council approve incremental capital expenditures changes and associated funding sources for the new electric buses and related infrastructure as follows:
    1. Incremental capital expenditures from 2023 to 2025 for up to $213 million
    2. Up to an additional $265 million Capital Spending Authority as required to issue contracts for fleet and supporting infrastructure, with further detail in Attachment 1
    3. Debt Authority for up to $137 million
  3. If the Region’s application is successful, Council authorize a one-time exemption to the Council directive of not issuing new tax levy debt to participate in the Canada Infrastructure Bank loan program.

Report dated May 27, 2022 from the Commissioner of Public Works recommending that:

  1. Councils of local municipalities confirm their positions regarding the Region assuming winter maintenance of sidewalks adjacent to Regional roads, given the Regional tax levy implication.
  2. Regional staff work with local municipal staff on opportunities to improve coordination of winter maintenance of sidewalks adjacent to Regional roads for the 2022/23 winter season.
  3. The Region investigate ownership and maintenance of separated cycling lanes as part of the 2022 Transportation Master Plan Focus Area and report to Council in 2023.
  4. The Regional Clerk forward a copy of this report to the local municipalities and request confirmation of their position by September 30, 2022.

Report dated May 27, 2022 from the Commissioner of Public Works recommending that:

  1. Council approve an amendment to the current agreement between the Region and GHD Limited for a new mid-block crossing over Highway 404, north of 16th Avenue, to add new contract administration and site inspection services required during construction of the new road, and increase the contract price, within the Capital Spending Authority, by $4,527,968 from $2,275,797.31 to $6,803,765.31, excluding HST.
  2. Council approve an extension of the agreement between the Region and GHD Limited to provide consultant services for an additional two years, expiring on December 21, 2028,.to include new contract administration and site inspection services during construction.

Chair – Regional Councillor Ferri
Vice-Chair – Mayor Quirk

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

F.2

Report dated May 26, 2022 from the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief Planner recommending that:

  1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Clerks of the local municipalities, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority for information. 

Report dated May 27, 2022 from the Commissioner of Public Works recommending that:

  1. Council authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to negotiate, approve and execute a direct purchase for a long-term contract with Emerald Energy From Waste Inc. to provide haulage and processing of up to 50,000 tonnes of residual waste per year from September 16, 2023 to January 28, 2036, with renewal options to 2046 as described in this report and in accordance with Private Attachment 1.
  2. Council authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to negotiate, approve and execute a five-year renewal term to the existing Covanta Niagara contract to provide continued processing of up to 70,000 tonnes of residual waste per year from September 23, 2023 to September 30, 2028 as described in this report and in accordance with Private Attachment 1.
  3. Council authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to negotiate, approve and execute a five-year renewal term to an existing contract with J.E. Culp Transport Ltd. to provide continued haulage services from the Region’s waste transfer stations to Covanta Niagara from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2028 as described in this report and in accordance with Private Attachment 1.

Report dated May 26, 2022 from the Commissioner of Public Works recommending that:

  1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

Report dated May 27, 2022 from the Commissioner of Public Works recommending that:

  1. Council approve aligning the Region’s long-term corporate greenhouse gas emissions target with the Federal government’s 2050 net-zero emissions target as defined in the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act.

Chair – Regional Councillor Rosati
Vice-Chair – Regional Councillor Heath

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

Ika Washington, Communications and Marketing, Manager, Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario dated May 17, 2022


Recommendation: Receive and recognize June 19, 2022 as World Sickle Cell Day

G.2

Report dated May 25, 2022 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

  1. Council approve the Paramedic Services Master Plan 2021 – 2031, included as Attachment 1 to this report.
  2. The Regional Chair write to the Provincial Minister of Health advocating for expedited rollout of the following: dispatch modernization, new models of care (such as treat and release) and sustainable funding for community paramedicine programs.
  3. The Regional Clerk circulate this report for information to local municipalities, local hospitals, three Ontario Health Teams in York Region and the Minister of Health.

Report dated May 26, 2022 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services, the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

  1. Council receive the Housing Solutions 2021 Progress Report (Attachment 1) for information.
  2. Council endorse the action plan for 2022 and outlook for 2023 (Attachment 2).
  3. Council direct the Commissioner of Community and Health Services to develop an Emergency and Transitional Housing System Plan.
  4. The Regional Chair submit a letter to Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament representing York Region requesting they advocate to the Federal and Provincial governments to:
    1. Commit to consistent, long-term capital funding under the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) to support York Region’s goal of doubling the rate of growth for community housing.
    2. Reconsider York Region’s application for the next round of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Rapid Housing Initiative to increase supply of community housing.
    3. Direct revenues generated through Provincial housing policies such as the existing Non-Resident Speculation Tax or a future Provincial Vacant Homes Tax to support affordable housing initiatives.

Report dated May 26, 2022 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

  1. Council approve the products described in Attachment 1 as corporate standards for a maximum term of five years.

Report dated May 25, 2022 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

  1. Council receive this report for information.

Chair – Regional Councillor Jones
Vice-Chair – Mayor Mrakas

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

H.2

Report dated June 2, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

  1. Council adopt the 2022 York Region Official Plan appended as Attachment 1, with further revisions as outlined in Attachment 2, and the exclusion of the Council endorsed urban expansion lands on the Oak Ridges Moraine in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville as outlined in Attachment 3.
  2. Should the Minster amend Reg. 140/02: Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan under the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act to permit the Council endorsed and requested urban expansion in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, the Minister be requested to modify the adopted ROP to reflect the following:
    1. settlement area expansion for the Stouffville Bethesda Community Area lands as shown on the Maps of Attachment 1 and as outlined Attachment 3; and
    2. settlement area expansion of the South Gormley Employment Area lands as shown on the Maps of Attachment 1 and as outlined in Attachment 3.
  3. Should the Minister choose not to amend Reg. 140/02: Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan under the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act to permit the Council endorsed urban expansion on the Oak Ridges Moraine in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, the Minister be requested to modify the adopted ROP to reflect urban expansion on the remaining Whitchurch-Stouffville Whitebelt lands.
  4. The Regional Solicitor and General Counsel be directed to proceed with the adopting bylaw for the proposed Region Official Plan and repeal bylaw for the 2010 Region Official Plan, effective following Ministerial approval.
  5. The Regional Clerk submit the 2022 York Region Official Plan as adopted, to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval and forward this report and attachments to the Clerks of the local municipalities for information.
  6. That staff work with the Province to obtain approval including to incorporate any modifications deemed necessary through their review, and report to Council as necessary.

Report dated June 2, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

  1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and local municipalities.

Minutes of the York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee meeting held on May 25, 2022


Recommendation: Receive and refer item F.2 to staff

Report dated June 10, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

  1. The Block 66 East lands in the City of Vaughan be designated Employment Area in the proposed York Region Official Plan.
  2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the City of Vaughan for information.

Report dated June 10, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner recommending that:

  1. The 10951 Kipling Avenue lands in the City of Vaughan be designated Agricultural Area in the proposed York Region Official Plan.
  2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the City of Vaughan for information.

Chair – Mayor Bevilacqua
Vice-Chair – Mayor Lovatt

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

Memorandum from Bruce Macgregor, Chief Administrative Officer dated June 7, 2022


Recommendation: Receive

Memorandum from Kelly Strueby, Acting Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer dated June 16, 2022


Recommendation: Receive

Memorandum from Kelly Strueby, Acting Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer dated June 16, 2022


Recommendation: Recieve

I.2

Report dated June 2, 2022 from the Acting Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

  1. Council approve the 2022 gross capital expenditure changes and associated funding sources, as well as changes to 2022 Capital Spending Authority and associated funding sources, including an increase of $13.2 million in Capital Spending Authority debt, as detailed in Attachments 1, 2, and 3.

Report dated June 3, 2022 from the Acting Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

  1. Council endorse, as part of the 2023 Budget process, a continuation of the 1% annual increment to the Rapid Transit Infrastructure Levy (RTIL) for 2023 and 2024, to fund the tax levy contribution needed for the Yonge North Subway Extension.
  2. As part of the 2023-2026 multi-year budget, Council consider further extending the 1% annual increment to the tax levy for 2025 and 2026, to help fund the tax levy portion of other major new infrastructure initiatives that were included as part of master plans, such as the future expansion of Bus Rapid Transit and Housing York Inc. development projects.

Report dated June 2, 2022 from the Acting Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

  1. Council authorize the award of new non-standard purchases, extensions, and increases to existing contracts over five years, or where optional renewal terms are not available, as per Attachment 1 and Private Attachment 1 which identify the contracts between the Region and each supplier for the terms described.
  2. Council authorize Commissioners and Department Heads, or their designates, to execute the contracts approved in this report, including all applicable renewals.

Report dated June 3, 2022 from the Acting Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

  1. Council receive this report for information.

Report dated June 1, 2022 from the Regional Solicitor and General Counsel recommending that:

  1. Council receive this report for information.

Reported dated June 3, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

  1. Council approve the Commissioner of Corporate Services to make an offer of compensation to the owner of lands in the Town of Aurora, as set out in Attachment 1, which was acquired in accordance with the Expropriations Act (the “Act”).

L.1
Announcement of Employment Service System Manager for the York Region Catchment Area - Labour Relations
 

L.2
Authority to Negotiate Direct Purchase of a Community Housing Development in the Town of Aurora - Acquisition of Land
 

L.3
2022 Insurance Program Renewal - Negotiations
 

L.4
Cost Recovery of Damages – Contract T-20-260 - Potential Litigation
 

L.5
Private Attachment 1 to Item F.2.2 - Securing Long-Term Energy from Waste Processing Capacity - Negotiations
 

L.6
Private Attachment 1 to Item I.2.3 - Contract Awards and Amendments Requiring Council Approval - Security of Property
 

L.7
Private Attachment 1 to Item I.2.6 – Compensation for Expropriation – 14426 Leslie Street – Town of Aurora - Acquisition of Land
 

L.8
Response to the City of Vaughan Regarding Affordable Home Ownership Proposal - Negotiations
 

L.9
Rizmi Holdings Limited – Update on Request from the City of Vaughan to Permit Urban Development on Rizmi Lands - Solicitor-Client Privilege
 

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