Minutes

The Council of The Regional Municipality of York

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Electronic and In-Person Meeting
Council Chambers
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket
Members:
  • W. Emmerson, 
  • G. Chan, 
  • N. Davison, 
  • S. Del Duca, 
  • J. DiPaola, 
  • M. Ferri, 
  • M. Hackson, 
  • A. Ho, 
  • L. Jackson, 
  • J. Jones, 
  • J. Li, 
  • T. Mrakas, 
  • S. Pellegrini, 
  • M. Quirk, 
  • M. G. Racco, 
  • G. Rosati, 
  • F. Scarpitti, 
  • J. Taylor, 
  • D. West, 
  • and R. Bartley 
Staff:
  • D. Basso, 
  • K. Chislett, 
  • P. Freeman, 
  • D. Kuzmyk, 
  • E. Mahoney, 
  • L. Mirabella, 
  • L. McDowell, 
  • and C. Raynor 

A.
Call to Order

 

Regional Chair Emmerson called the meeting to order at 9 a.m.

B.
Land Acknowledgement

 

Regional Chair Emmerson made the following remarks:

We acknowledge that York Region is located on the traditional territory of many Indigenous peoples including the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat and Métis peoples and the treaty territories of the Haudenosaunee, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and Williams Treaties First Nations.

Today this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we recognize their history, spirituality, culture and stewardship of this land.

We also acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our closest First Nation community.

C.
Disclosures of Interest

 

None

D.
Minutes of Council

 

D.1
Council Meeting held on March 21, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Minutes - Regional Council - March 21 2024.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Ferri
    Seconded byMayor Hackson

    Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on March 21, 2024.

    Carried

E.
Presentations

 

None

F.
Deputations

 

None

G.
Communications

 

G.1
Withdrawal of Development Charge Complaint - Auto World Import Network & 480 Steeles West Limited - 434 Steeles Avenue West, City of Vaughan

This item has attachments. 
1.Withdrawal of DC Complaint - 434 Steeles Ave West.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Rosati
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jackson

    Council receive the correspondence from Alan Milliken Heisey, Papazian, Heisey, Myers on behalf of Auto World Import Network & 480 Steeles West Limited dated April 11, 2024 and confirm withdrawal of request for a development charge complaint hearing.

    Carried

G.2
Supporting Growth and Housing in York and Durham Regions Act, 2021 - York Region Sewage Works Project

This item has attachments. 
1.Minister of the Environment re Supporting Growth and Housing in York and Durham Regions Act 2024.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Hackson
    Seconded byMayor Taylor

    Council receive the correspondence from The Honourable Andrea Khanjin, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks dated April 22, 2024.

    Carried

G.3
2024 Canada Federal Budget: Potential Impacts to York Region

This item has attachments. 
1.2024 Canada Federal Budget and Potential Impacts to York Region.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Pellegrini
    Seconded byMayor Del Duca

    Council receive the memorandum from the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer dated April 19, 2024.

    Carried

H.
Consideration and Adoption of Reports

 

H.1
Committee of the Whole Meeting - April 11, 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.Minutes_-_Committee_of_the_Whole_-_April_11__2024.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Mrakas
    Seconded byMayor West

    Council adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on April 11, 2024.

    Carried

H.2
Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185) – Proposed Changes to Development Charges Act, 1997

This item has attachments. 
1.Council Decision - Bill 185 Proposed Changes to Development Charges Act - Finance Report.pdf
2.Bill 185 Proposed Changes to Development Charges Act - Finance Report.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Pellegrini
    Seconded byMayor Del Duca

    Council adopt the following recommendations in the report dated April 17, 2024 from the Commissioner of Finance:

    1. This report and Appendix A be submitted to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in response to Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024, and as comments on Environmental Registry of Ontario posting #019-8371 on proposed changes to Development Charges Act, 1997.
    2. The Regional Clerk forward this report to local Members of Provincial Parliament and local municipalities.
    Carried

H.3
Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185) – Proposed Changes to Planning Act, 1990, Municipal Act, 2001 and Provincial Planning Statement

This item has attachments. 
1.Council Decision - Bill 185 Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Faster Act 2024 - Planning Report.pdf
2.Bill 185 Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Faster Act 2024 - Planning Report.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jackson
    Seconded byMayor Del Duca

    Council defer consideration of the report dated April 17, 2024 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner to the May 9, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting.

    Carried

    (See Private Item M.2)


I.
Introduction and Consideration of Bylaws

 
  • Moved byMayor Scarpitti
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jones

    Council approve and enact the following bylaws:

    Carried

I.1
2024-15 Assume Part of Yonge Street, City of Markham

This item has attachments. 
1.2024-15_A_bylaw_to_assume_part_of_Yonge_Street.pdf

A bylaw to add certain lands to the Regional Road System in the City of Markham

J.
Motions

 

None

K.
Notices of Motion to Reconsider

 

None

L.
Other Business

 

L.1
Passing of Bryan Tuckey

 

Regional Chair Emmerson announced the passing of Bryan Tuckey, York Region's former Commissioner of Planning and Development Services. Mr. Tuckey worked for the Region from 2000 to 2011, overseeing a significant period of growth across York Region. As a municipal planner, CEO of BILD and Ontario Land Tribunal adjudicator, Bryan was known throughout the planning community as a visionary.

On behalf of Council, Regional Chair Emmerson extended heartfelt sympathies to Mr. Tuckey's family, friends and colleagues.

L.2
Paul Jankowski Appointed President of YRRTC

 

Regional Chair Emmerson announced Paul Jankowski, York Region's former Commissioner of Transportation Services, has been appointed the new President of the York Region Rapid Transit Corporation. Effective May 13, 2024, Mr. Jankowski will bring a determined focus on leading rapid transit expansion. 

On behalf Council, Regional Chair Emmerson extended appreciation and thanks to Brian Shifman for fulfilling the role of Acting President for the past 16 months.

L.3
Observances and Days of Significance

 

Regional Chair Emmerson noted special awareness days and observances in April:

  • World Immunization Week - April 24 to 30, 2024 - Recognizes the importance of protection from vaccine-preventable diseases. 
  • Earth Day - April 22, 2024 - Calls on individuals, businesses and governments around the world to commit to a 60% reduction in production of plastics by 2040.
  • Administrative Professionals Day - April 24, 2024 - Recognizes and celebrates the hard-work and dedication of administrative staff. 
  • International Guide Dog Day - April 26, 2024 - Invites residents to learn more about supporting guide dog organizations.

L.4
National Day of Mourning

 

Regional Chair Emmerson noted April 28, 2024 is National Day of Mourning. This observance remembers workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to work-related incidents.

York Region will lower flags at Regional facilities to pay respect to the workers, families and friends who have been affected by these tragedies. In honour of those lost, all those in the meeting stood in a moment of silence.

L.5
Special Meeting of Council – May 30, 2024

 

Regional Chair Emmerson reminded Council Members there will be a special in-person meeting of Council on May 30, 2024 regarding the York Regional Police budget and upcoming changes to the Police Service Act. 

M.
Private Session

 
  • Moved byMayor Quirk
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Li

    Council resolve into private session at 9:18 a.m. to consider:

    M.1  Private Minutes - Council Meeting - March 21, 2024

    M.2  Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185) – Proposed Changes to Planning Act, 1990, Municipal Act, 2001 and Provincial Planning Statement - Labour Relations

    Carried

    Council resumed in public session at 10:35 a.m.

     


M.1
Private Minutes - Council Meeting - March 21, 2024

 
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Ferri
    Seconded byRegional Councillor DiPaola

    Council confirm the private minutes of the Council meeting held on March 21, 2024.

    Carried

M.2
Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185) – Proposed Changes to Planning Act, 1990, Municipal Act, 2001 and Provincial Planning Statement - Labour Relations

 

In private session, Council provided confidential direction to staff.

N.
Confirmatory Bylaw

This item has attachments. 
1.2024-16_Confirmatory_Bylaw_-_Regional_Council_-_April_25_2024.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Scarpitti
    Seconded byAlternate Regional Councillor Bartley

    Council enact Bylaw No. 2024-16 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council held on April 25, 2024.

    Carried

O.
Adjournment

 
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Li
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Racco

    Council adjourn the meeting at 10:38 a.m.

     

                                                               
    Regional Clerk



    Minutes confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Council held on May 23, 2024.

     

                                                               
    Regional Chair

    Carried
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