Minutes

Committee of the Whole

Thursday, June 16, 2022

9:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

Electronic and In-Person Meeting

Council Chambers

17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket

Members:

• W. Emmerson, 
• M. Bevilacqua, 
• J. DiPaola, 
• M. Ferri, 
• R. Grossi, 
• V. Hackson, 
• D. Hamilton, 
• J. Heath, 
• J. Jones, 
• J. Li, 
• I. Lovatt, 
• T. Mrakas, 
• S. Pellegrini, 
• C. Perrelli, 
• M. Quirk, 
• G. Rosati, 
• F. Scarpitti, 
• J. Taylor, 
• T. Vegh, 
• and D. West

Staff:

• D. Basso, 
• K. Chislett, 
• P. Freeman, 
• D. Kuzmyk, 
• B. Macgregor, 
• E. Mahoney, 
• L. Mirabella, 
• and C. Raynor

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A.

Call to Order

Regional Chair Emmerson called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. and made the following remarks:

 “We acknowledge the land we are meeting on today is  located on the traditional territory of many Indigenous peoples such as 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.

York Region falls under the Nanfan Treaty, Treaty 13 and the Williams Treaties. There are also other land claims and treaty rights involving portions of York Region that have not been resolved.

The Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation is a Williams Treaty First Nation and the closest First Nation community to York Region.”

B.

Disclosures of Interest

None

C.

Presentations

C.1

2022 Transportation Master Plan

Committee of the Whole received the presentation by Brian Titherington, Director Transportation and Infrastructure Planning, Public Works.

C.2

Paramedic Services Master Plan 2021-2031

Committee of the Whole received the presentation by Chris Spearen, Chief, Paramedic and Seniors Services, Community and Health Services and Lisa Gonsalves, General Manager, Paramedic and Senior Services, Community and Health Services.

C.3

2022 York Region Official Plan Adoption

Committee of the Whole received the presentation by Paul Freeman, Chief Planner, Sandra Malcic, Director, Long Range Planning, Planning and Economic Development and Ed Hankins, Director, Treasury Office, Finance.

D.

Deputations

D.1

Transportation Master Plan

Adam Duncan deputation withdrawn.

D.2

Deputations relating to Item H.2.1 - 2022 York Region Official Plan Adoption

D.2.1

Mariyan Boychev

Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Mariyan Boychev.

D.2.2

Debbie Gordon on behalf of Save the Maskinonge

Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Debbie Gordon on behalf of Save the Maskinonge.

D.2.3

Franz Hartmann on behalf of Ontario Greenbelt Alliance

Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Franz Hartmann on behalf of Ontario Greenbelt Alliance.

D.2.4

Debra Walker on behalf of 10351, 10431 and 10475 Keele Street, City of Vaughan

The deputant withdrew their deputation request.

D.2.5

Matthew Cory on behalf of East Gwillimbury Whitebelt Landowners Group

Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Matthew Cory on behalf of East Gwillimbury Whitebelt Landowners Group.

D.2.6

Matthew Di Vona, Di Vona Law on behalf of Rizmi Holdings Limited and Lucia Milani

Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Matthew Di Vona, Di Vona Law on behalf of Rizmi Holdings Limited and Lucia Milani.

D.2.7

Dr. David Rosen on behalf of Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE)

Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Dr. David Rosen on behalf of Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE).

D.2.8

Robert Miller, Davies Howe on behalf of Capital Power Corporation (“CPC”) & York Energy Centre (“YEC”)

Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Robert Miller, Davies Howe on behalf of Capital Power Corporation (“CPC”) & York Energy Centre (“YEC”).

D.2.9

Chris Barnett, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on behalf of Kennedy Road GK Holdings Limited and Kennedy Road GK II Holdings Limited (Humbold Properties), Meadowbrook Golf and Country Club and Warden North GP Inc.

Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Kennedy Road GK Holdings Limited and Kennedy Road GK II Holdings Limited (Humbold Properties), Meadowbrook Golf and Country Club and Warden North GP Inc.

D.2.10

Alistair Shields on behalf of Digram Developments Helen Inc.

Committee of the Whole received the deputation by Alistair Shields on behalf of Digram Developments Helen Inc.

D.2.11

Irene Ford

The deputant withdrew their deputation request.

Committee of the Whole recessed at 12:11 p.m. and resumed at 1:02 p.m.

E.

Transportation Services

E.1

Communications

E.1.1

York Region Rapid Transit Corporation - Board Resolution - Yonge North Subway Extension - Steeles Station Scope

Committee of the Whole recommends support and endorsement of the YRRTC Board of Directors Resolution dated April 13, 2022.

E.1.2

Town of Aurora - Request for Traffic Control Signals - Kaleia Avenue / Elyse Court and Wellington Street East

1. Committee of the Whole recommends receipt and referral to staff of the communication from Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, Town of Aurora dated May 30, 2022.
2. That subject to no significant issues being identified by Regional staff and the Town of Aurora agreeing to cover all installation costs and maintenance costs in accordance with the Region’s Traffic and Pedestrian Signal Policy, Committee of the Whole recommends the installation of traffic control signals at Kaleia Avenue/Elyse Court and Wellington Street East in 2023.

E.1.3

Highway 413 Survey

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Tony Malfara dated May 24, 2022.

E.1.4

Town of Caledon Resolution - Single Source Amending Agreement to Strategy Corp. and Additional Consultants for Caledon-Vaughan GO Rail Service Technical Work

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt and referral to staff of the communication from Laura Hall, Director, Corporate Services/Town Clerk, Town of Caledon dated May 24, 2022.

E.1.5

2022 Transportation Master Plan - Response to Markham Council Development Services Committee Resolution

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the memorandum from Brian Titherington, Director, Transportation Infrastructure Planning, Public works dated June 14, 2022.

E.1.6

Town of Aurora - Train Whistle Cessation Program Assessment Update

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt and refer to staff the communication from Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, Town of Aurora dated June 9, 2022.

E.2

Reports

E.2.1

Final 2022 Transportation Master Plan

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations, as amended, in the report dated June 3, 2022 from the Commissioner of Public Works:

1. Council approve in principle, the 2022 Transportation Master Plan, included as Attachment 1 to this report and that staff provide a report in September 2022 once all consultations have been completed.
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.

E.2.2

Automated Speed Enforcement and Administrative Penalty System

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations, as amended, in the report dated May 27, 2022 from the Commissioner of Public Works and the Regional Solicitor and General Counsel:

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.
4. Council requests the Minister of Transportation make necessary amendments to the Highway Traffic Act that will provide greater discretion to municipal councils in determining where automated speed enforcement may be implemented to advance road safety in a municipality.
5. That this resolution be circulated to the Councils of the nine local municipalities within the geographic boundaries of The Regional Municipality of York.

E.2.3

Accelerating Fleet Electrification - Zero Emission Transit Fund Application

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated June 3, 2022 from the Commissioner of Public Works and the Acting Commissioner of Finance:

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.

E.2.4

Winter Maintenance of Sidewalks Adjacent to Regional Roads

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated May 27, 2022 from the Commissioner of Public Works:

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.

E.2.5

Amendment to Agreement for Consultant Services - Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing of 16th Avenue - City of Richmond Hill and City of Markham

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated May 27, 2022 from the Commissioner of Public Works:

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.

F.

Environmental Services

F.1

Communications

None

F.2

Reports

F.2.1

Conservation Authorities Act Regulations Implementation Update

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation from the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief Planner:

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. 

F.2.2

Securing Long-Term Energy from Waste Processing Capacity

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated May 27, 2022 from the Commissioner of Public Works:

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.

F.2.3

2021 Annual Waste Management Report

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated May 26, 2022 from the Commissioner of Public Works:

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

F.2.4

2021 Corporate Energy Report

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated May 27, 2022 from the Commissioner of Public Works:

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.

G.

Community and Health Services

G.1

Communications

G.1.1

Bill C-233 - "Keira's Law"

Committee of the Whole received communications G.1.1.1 and G.1.1.2 related to Bill C-233 - "Keira's Law".

G.1.1.1

Todd Coles, City Clerk, City of Vaughan dated May 9, 2022

G.1.1.2

Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, Town of Aurora dated May 31, 2022

G.1.2

World Sickle Cell Day - June 19, 2022

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Ika Washington, Communications and Marketing, Manager, Sickle Cell Awareness group dated May 17, 2022 and recognize June 19, 2022 as World Sickle Cell Day.

G.2

Reports

G.2.1

Paramedic Services Master Plan 2021-2031

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated May 25, 2022 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services:

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.

G.2.2

Housing Solutions 2021 Progress Report and 2022 Action Plan

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated May 26, 2022 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services, the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner:

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.

G.2.3

Establishment of Product Standards for Paramedics and Senior Services

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated May 26, 2022 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services:

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

G.2.4

Update on New Housing Services Act 2011 Regulatory Amendments

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services:

1. Council receive this report for information.

H.

Planning and Economic Development

H.1

Communications

H.1.1

Communications related to Item H.2.1 - 2022 York Region Official Plan Adoption

Committee of the Whole received communications H.1.1.1 to H.1.1.25 related to Item H.2.1 - 2022 York Region Official Plan Adoption.

H.1.1.1

Christopher J. Tanzola, Overland LLP, on behalf of Di Poce Real Estate Holdings Limited dated May 31, 2022

H.1.1.2

Christopher J. Tanzola, Overland LLP, on behalf of Lorwood Holdings Incorporated, VMS Holdings Inc. and Ms. Vittoria Guglietti dated May 31, 2022

H.1.1.3

Robert G. Miller, Davies Howe on behalf of 1539253 Ontario Inc. dated June 2, 2022

H.1.1.4

Irene Ford dated June 6, 2022

H.1.1.5

Draga Barbir, Barbir and Associates on behalf of 2708971 Ontario Inc. dated June 7, 2022

H.1.1.6

Tak Amiri, Zexin Inc. dated May 18, 2022

H.1.1.7

Draga Barbir, Barbir and Associates on behalf of Marianne and Vito Pacifico dated June 14, 2022

H.1.1.8

Draga Barbir, Barbir and Associates on behalf of Vito Pacifico dated June 14, 2022

H.1.1.9

Amy Emm, Infrastructure Ontario dated June 14, 2022

H.1.1.10

Councillor Marilyn Iafrate, City of Vaughan dated June 14, 2022

H.1.1.11

J. Bruce Craig on behalf of Concerned Citizens of King Township dated June 15, 2022

H.1.1.12

Don Given, Malone Given Parsons Ltd. on behalf of Fox Den Farms and 2044232 Ontario Limited (c/o Armadale Company Limited) dated June 15, 2022

H.1.1.13

Chris Barnett, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, on behalf of Kennedy Road GK Holdings Limited and Kennedy Road GK II Holdings Limited , Meadowbrook Golf and Country Club and as agent for Davies Howe LLP, for Warden North GP Inc. dated June 15, 2022

H.1.1.14

May Luong, Mathany & Higgs Law on behalf of 2621484 Ontario Ltd. dated June 15, 2022

H.1.1.15

Don Given, Malone Given Parsons Ltd. on behalf of Portage Conversion Landowners Group dated June 15, 2022

H.1.1.16

Alistair Shields, KLM Planning Partners Inc. on behalf of Digram Developments (Helen) Inc. dated June 15, 2022

H.1.1.17

Robert G. Miller, Davies Howe on behalf of Capital Power Corporation (“CPC”) & York Energy Centre (“YEC”) dated June 15, 2022

H.1.1.18

Christie E. Gibson, Cassels on behalf of 2605552 Ontario Inc. dated June 15, 2022

H.1.1.19

Councillor Debbie Schaefer, Town of King dated June 15, 2022

H.1.1.20

Allyssa Hrynuk, Malone Given Parsons Ltd. on behalf of National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Canada dated June 15, 2022

H.1.1.21

Susan Walmer on behalf of the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust dated June 15, 2022

H.1.1.22

Claire Malcolmson on behalf of Stop Sprawl York Region dated June 15, 2022

H.1.1.23

Dean Orr submitted June 15, 2022

H.1.1.24

Katarzyna Sliwa, Dentons on behalf of Canadian Sports Development Inc. dated June 15, 2022

H.1.1.25

Don Given, Malone Given Parsons Ltd. on behalf of Midnight Blue Developments Limited, Light Blue Developments Limited and Dark Blue Developments Limited

H.2

Reports

H.2.1

2022 York Region Official Plan Adoption

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations, as amended, in the report dated June 2, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner:

(Committee of the Whole voted on recommendations 2 and 3 separately)

1. Council adopt the 2022 York Region Official Plan appended as Attachment 1, with further revisions as outlined in Attachment 2.
2. Council adopt an overlay Schedule identifying lands in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville requested to be designated as Provincially Significant Employment Zones as Future Strategic Employment Lands.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. That the Minister be requested to modify A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe to identify future Provincially Significant Employment Zones in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville for the purposes of long-term planning for job creation and economic development as identified in maps endorsed by Regional Council on March 21, 2019 and as provided to Regional Council and staff.
6. And that if the Minister determines to include the settlement area expansions and the Whitebelt in Whitchurch-Stouffville that phasing of development be tied to the water & wastewater servicing master plan.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.

H.2.2

2021 Agriculture & Agri-Food Strategy Update

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated June 2, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner:

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.

H.2.3

Minutes - York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee Meeting - May 25, 2022

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the minutes of the York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee Meeting dated May 25, 2022 and refer item F.2 to staff.

H.2.4

Block 66 East Request for Community Area Designation

Committee of the Whole recommends referral of the following recommendations in the report dated June 10, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner to the June 30, 2022 Council meeting:

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.

H.2.5

10951 Kipling Avenue Request for Rural Designation

Committee of the Whole recommends referral of the following recommendations in the report dated June 10, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner to the June 30, 2022 Council meeting:

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.

I.

Finance and Administration

I.1

Communications

I.1.1

2018 - 2022 Council Accomplishments

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the memorandum from Bruce Macgregor, Chief Administrative Officer dated June 7, 2022.

I.1.2

City of Markham Resolution - Request for Development Charges Deferral from Parya Trillium Foundation

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the communication from Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated May 24, 2022.

I.1.3

Development Charge Deferral - Parya Trillium Foundation

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the memorandum from Kelly Strueby, Acting Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer dated June 16, 2022.

I.1.4

Financial Implications of COVID-19 - April 30, 2022 Year-to-Date

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the memorandum from Kelly Strueby, Acting Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer dated June 16, 2022.

I.2

Reports

I.2.1

2022 Capital Reprofiling Report

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated June 2, 2022 from the Acting Commissioner of Finance:

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.

I.2.2

2022 Fiscal Sustainability Update

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations, as amended, in the report dated June 3, 2022 from the Acting Commissioner of Finance:

1. Council direct staff, as part of the 2023 Budget process, to bring forward an option that continues the 1% annual tax levy 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.

I.2.3

Contract Awards and Amendments Requiring Council Approval

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated June 2, 2022 from the Acting Commissioner of Finance:

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.

I.2.4

2021 Disposal of Surplus Assets

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated June 3, 2022 from the Acting Commissioner of Finance:

1. Council receive this report for information.

I.2.5

Court Services Annual Report 2021

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated June 1, 2022 from the Regional Solicitor and General Counsel:

1. Council receive this report for information.

I.2.6

Compensation for Expropriation - 14426 Leslie Street - Town of Aurora

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated June 3, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

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”).

J.

Notice of Motion

K.

Other Business

K.1

Provincial Election Results

Regional Chair Emmerson acknowledged the results of the Provincial election held June 2, 2022 and congratulated the Ford government on winning a second four-year term.  Regional Chair Emmerson, on behalf of Regional Council, congratulated all elected and re-elected York Region Members of Provincial Parliament. 

K.2

York Region Staff and Departments - Awards

Regional Chair Emmerson noted many celebrated awards received by York Region departments and staff and congratulated recipients for these outstanding achievements:

• York Region Public Works Department received the Public Works Project of the Year by the Ontario Public Works Association for the York Durham Sewage System Forcemain Twinning Project.
• York Region Public Works Department received the MTO Road Safety Achievement Award for the Intersection Safety Pilot.
• York Region Rapid Transit Corporation celebrated a number of Rapid Transit awards that was shared at the June 8, 2022 Board meeting.
• Mike Rabeau, Director of Capital Planning and Delivery, Public Works received the Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association Infrastructure Award of Excellence.

K.3

Collision Conference

Regional Chair Emmerson noted June 20 - 23, 2022 as the dates for this year's Collision Conference.  York Region's Economic Development team along with York Region's local municipalities, York University, Seneca College and ventureLAB have partnered to showcase York Region as a national leader in the technology industry at the conference.

K.4

Return of Laura Mirabella as Commissioner of Finance

Regional Chair Emmerson welcomed Commissioner Laura Mirabella back as Commissioner of Finance and extended congratulations on a well-run Provincial election campaign.  Regional Chair Emmerson extended thanks to both Jason Li and Kelly Strueby for their great work as they shared the role as Acting Commissioner of Finance and leading York Region's 2022 Budget.

K.5

Council and Committee Schedule Updates

Regional Chair Emmerson noted that the Housing Affordability Task Force meeting has been rescheduled from May 19, 2022 to September 22, 2022 at 9 a.m.  

L.

Private Session

• ​Committee of the Whole resolved into private session at 1:58 p.m. At 3:09 p.m. Committee of the Whole resumed in public session and reported the following:

L.1

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

Committee of the Whole forwarded the private report to Council's private session on June 30, 2022.

L.2

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

Committee of the Whole forwarded the private report to Council's private session on June 30, 2022.

L.3

2022 Insurance Program Renewal - Negotiations

Committee of the Whole forwarded the private report to Council's private session on June 30, 2022.

L.4

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

Committee of the Whole forwarded the private report to Council's private session on June 30, 2022.

L.5

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

Committee of the Whole received the private attachment.

L.6

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

Committee of the Whole received the private attachment.

L.7

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

Committee of the Whole received the private attachment.

L.8

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

Committee of the Whole forwarded the private report to Council's private session on June 30, 2022.

L.9

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

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following motion:

Whereas the City of Vaughan (“City”) has entered into Minutes of Settlement with Lucia Milani and Rizmi Holdings Limited (“Rizmi”) regarding the resolution of the various land use planning matters on certain lands owned by Rizmi in the City of Vaughan and located on the Oak Ridges Moraine, (“Rizmi lands”); and,

Whereas the City has requested that the Region include the Rizmi lands in the settlement area boundary for urban development in the Regional Official Plan through the current Municipal Comprehensive Review; and,

Whereas the Rizmi lands are the only lands located on the Oak Ridges Moraine in York Region which are subject to a stay by an Order of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing under the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act; and,

Whereas only the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing can lift the stay on the Rizmi lands and issue an Order under the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act to permit urban development on the Rizmi lands; and,

Whereas Council considered the proposed settlement and request from the City at the meeting of Regional Council on May 26^th, 2022 and received a private memo from staff with respect to the proposed settlement and request;

Therefore, Council hereby resolves as follows:

1. Should the Minister choose to issue an Order implementing the proposed settlement and request, the Region does not object, subject to the following terms:
   1. The settlement shall result in the resolution of all outstanding appeals of the Regional Official Plan, including all the lands stayed by the Minister’s Order.
   2. The Rizmi lands proposed for urban development will require Plan(s) of Subdivision applications and will be subject to detailed studies and conditions of approval, including but not limited to servicing, grading and any other reasonable conditions of draft approval, all to the satisfaction of the Region.
   3. The construction and conveyance of the Kirby Road extension between Dufferin Street and Bathurst Street by Rizmi or its successor at no cost to the Region, with Rizmi providing any lands required from the Rizmi land holdings for the construction and conveyance of the Kirby Road extension, including any lands located within Parcel 1. The construction and conveyance of the Kirby Road extension will be condition of draft approval for any Plan(s) of Subdivision submitted in respect of all the Rizmi land holdings.
   4. The Minister’s Order and any Minutes of Settlement entered into by the parties will be implemented through Planning Act applications.
2. Staff is directed to send this Resolution to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

(See Item H.2.1)

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Adjournment

Committee of the Whole adjourned at 4:32 p.m.