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, 
  • M. Chan, 
  • N. Davison, 
  • S. Del Duca, 
  • J. DiPaola, 
  • M. Ferri, 
  • V. Hackson, 
  • A. Ho, 
  • L. Jackson, 
  • J. Jones, 
  • J. Li, 
  • I. Lovatt, 
  • T. Mrakas, 
  • S. Pellegrini, 
  • M. Quirk, 
  • M. G. Racco, 
  • G. Rosati, 
  • J. Taylor, 
  • and D. West 
Staff:
  • B. Macgregor, 
  • D. Basso, 
  • P. Freeman, 
  • L. Gonsalves, 
  • D. Kuzmyk, 
  • E. Mahoney, 
  • L. Mirabella, 
  • and C. Raynor 

A.
Call to Order

 

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

B.
Disclosures of Interest

 

None

C.
Minutes of Council

 

C.1
Council Meeting held on March 23, 2023

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1.Minutes_-_Regional_Council_-_March_23_2023.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Racco
    Seconded byRegional Councillor DiPaola

    That Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on March 23, 2023.

    Carried

D.
Presentations

 

D.1
VentureLAB 2022 Results

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1.Presentation__ventureLAB_2022_Results.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor DiPaola
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jones

    That Council receive the presentation by Melissa Chee, President and CEO, ventureLAB.

    Carried

    (See Item G.2)


D.2
Operational Due Diligence and Regulatory Update 2022

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1.Operational_Due_Diligence_and_Regulatory_Update_2022.pdf
  • Moved byMayor West
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Li

    That Council receive the presentation by Beth Weir, Director, Operations, Maintenance and Monitoring.

    Carried

    (See Items G.3 and G.4)


E.
Deputations

 

E.1
Men's Emergency and Transitional Housing Proposal in the Town of Aurora

This item has attachments. 
1.Deputation Request - Len Bulmer and Kathy Kantel.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Del Duca
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jackson

    That Council receive the deputation by Len Bulmer and Kathy Kantel.

    Carried

    (See Item L.1)


F.
Communications

 

F.1
City of Vaughan Resolution - Raising the Symbolic Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag

This item has attachments. 
1.Vaughan_Resolution_-_Raising_the_Symbolic_Vietnamese_Heritage_and_Freedom_Flag.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Ferri
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Rosati

    That Council receive the communication from Todd Coles, City Clerk, City of Vaughan dated April 3, 2023.

    Carried

F.2
Federal Housing Accelerator Fund Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Federal_Housing_Accelerator_Fund_Update.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Taylor
    Seconded byMayor Lovatt

    That Council receive the memorandum dated April 27, 2023 from the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer and the Chief Planner.

    Carried

G.
Consideration and Adoption of Reports

 

G.1
Committee of the Whole Meeting - April 13, 2023

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1.Minutes - Committee of the Whole - April 13 2023.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Pellegrini
    Seconded byMayor West

    That Council adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on April 13, 2023.

    Carried

G.2
ventureLAB 2022 Results

This item has attachments. 
1.Council Decision - ventureLAB_2022_Results.pdf
2.ventureLAB_2022_Results.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor DiPaola
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Jones

    That Council adopt the following recommendation in the report dated March 23, 2023 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner:

    1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Invest Ontario, Toronto Global, ventureLAB and the local municipalities.
    Carried

G.3
2022 Drinking Water Systems Report

This item has attachments. 
1.Council Decision - Drinking_Water_Systems_Report.pdf
2.2022_Drinking_Water_Systems_Report.pdf
3.Att 1 - 2022 Performance Data Summaries.pdf
  • Moved byMayor West
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Li

    That Council adopt the following recommendation in the report dated March 24, 2023 from the Commissioner of Public Works:

    1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities, City of Toronto, Region of Peel and the Ontario Chief Drinking Water Inspector (Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks).
    Carried

G.4
2022 Integrated Management System Update Report for Water, Wastewater and Waste Management

This item has attachments. 
1.Council Decision - 2022_Integrated_Management_System_Update_Report_for_Water_Wastewater_and_Waste_Management.pdf
2.2022_Integrated_Management_System_Update_Report_for_Water_Wastewater_and_Waste_Management.pdf
  • Moved byMayor West
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Li

    That Council adopt the following recommendation in the report dated March 24, 2023 from the Commissioner of Public Works:

    1. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities and the Ontario Chief Drinking Water Inspector (Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks) for information.
    Carried

G.5
Housing Affordability Task Force Meeting - March 23, 2023

This item has attachments. 
1.Minutes_-_Housing_Affordability_Task_Force_-_March_23_2023.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Hackson
    Seconded byMayor Quirk

    That Council adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Housing Affordability Task Force meeting held on March 23, 2023.

    Carried

H.
Introduction and Consideration of Bylaws

 
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Ho

    That Council approve and enact the following bylaws:

    Carried

H.1
2023-19 - 2023 Property Tax Ratios

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1.2023-19_2023_Property_Tax_Ratios.pdf

A bylaw to establish tax ratios and to specify the percentage by which tax rates are to be reduced for prescribed property subclasses for 2023

H.2
2023-20 - 2023 Property Tax Rates

This item has attachments. 
1.2023-20_2023_Property_Tax_Rates.pdf

A bylaw to set and levy the rates of taxation for Regional general purposes for the year 2023

H.3
2023-21 - Don Mills Road/Leslie Street/The Queensway (Y.R. 12) Speed Limit

This item has attachments. 
1.2023-21_Don_Mills_Road_Leslie_Street_The_Queensway_(Y_R__12)_Speed_Limit.pdf
2.Appendix A - 2023-21 - Don_Mills_Road_Leslie_Street_The_Queensway_(Y_R__12)_Speed_Limit.pdf
3.Appendix B - 2023-21 Don_Mills_Road_Leslie_Street_The_Queensway_(Y_R__12)_Speed_Limit.pdf

A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2021-49 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Don Mills Road/Leslie Street/The Queensway (Y.R. 12)

H.4
2023-22 - Kennedy Road (Y.R. 3) Speed Limit

This item has attachments. 
1.2023-22 Kennedy_Road_(Y_R__3)_Speed_Limit.pdf
2.Appendix A - 2023-22 Kennedy_Road_(Y_R__3)_Speed_Limit.pdf
3.Appendix B - 2023-22 Kennedy_Road_(Y_R__3)_Speed_Limit.pdf

A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2021-55 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Kennedy Road (Y.R. 3)

H.5
2023-23 - King-Vaughan Road/Stouffville Road (Y.R. 14) Speed Limit

This item has attachments. 
1.2023-23_King-Vaughan_Road_Stouffville_Road_(Y_R__14)_Speed_Limit.pdf
2.Appendix A - 2023-23 King-Vaughan_Road_Stouffville_Road_(Y_R__14)_Speed_Limit.pdf
3.Appendix B - 2023-23 King-Vaughan_Road_Stouffville_Road_(Y_R__14)_Speed_Limit.pdf

A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-1312-2002-114 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on King-Vaughan Road/Stouffville Road (Y.R. 14)

H.6
2023-24 - Lloydtown/Aurora Road (Y.R. 16) Speed Limit

This item has attachments. 
1.2023-24_Lloydtown_Aurora_Road_(Y_R__16)_Speed_Limit.pdf
2.Appendix A - 2023-24 Lloydtown_Aurora_Road_(Y_R__16)_Speed_Limit.pdf
3.Appendix B - 2023-24 Lloydtown_Aurora_Road_(Y_R__16)_Speed_Limit.pdf

A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2021-57 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Lloydtown/Aurora Road (Y.R. 16)

H.7
2023-25 - McCowan Road (Y.R. 67) Speed Limit

This item has attachments. 
1.2023-25_McCowan_Road_(Y_R__67)_Speed_Limit.pdf
2.Appendix A - 2023-25 McCowan_Road_(Y_R__67)_Speed_Limit.pdf
3.Appendix B - 2023-25 McCowan_Road_(Y_R__67)_Speed_Limit.pdf

A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2021-59 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on McCowan Road (Y.R. 67)

H.8
2023-26 - Ninth Line (Y.R. 69) Speed Limit

This item has attachments. 
1.2023-26_Ninth_Line_(Y_R__69)_Speed_Limit.pdf
2.Appendix A - 2023-26 Ninth_Line_(Y_R__69)_Speed_Limit.pdf
3.Appendix B - 2023-26 Ninth_Line_(Y_R__69)_Speed_Limit.pdf

A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2021-61 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Ninth Line (Y.R. 69)

H.9
2023-27 - Warden Avenue (Y.R. 65) Speed Limit

This item has attachments. 
1.2023-27_Warden_Avenue_(Y_R__65)_Speed_Limit.pdf
2.Appendix A - 2023-27 Warden_Avenue_(Y_R__65)_Speed_Limit.pdf
3.Appendix B - 2023-27 Warden_Avenue_(Y_R__65)_Speed_Limit.pdf

A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2021-64 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Warden Avenue (Y.R. 65)

H.10
2023-28 Weir's Sideroad (Y.R. 81) Speed Limit

This item has attachments. 
1.2023-28_Weir_s_Sideroad_(Y_R__81)_Speed_Limit.pdf
2.Schedule A - 2023-28 Weir_s_Sideroad_(Y_R__81)_Speed_Limit.pdf

A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-1348-2002-150 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Weir's Sideroad (Y.R. 81)

H.11
2023-29 - Woodbine Avenue (Y.R. 8) Speed Limit

This item has attachments. 
1.2023-29_Woodbine_Avenue_(Y_R__8)_Speed_Limit.pdf
2.Appendix A - 2023-29 Woodbine_Avenue_(Y_R__8)_Speed_Limit.pdf
3.Appendix B - 2023-29 Woodbine_Avenue_(Y_R__8)_Speed_Limit.pdf

A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2021-66 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Woodbine Avenue (Y.R.8)

I.
Motions

 

None

J.
Notices of Motion to Reconsider

 

None

K.
Other Business

 

K.1
Earth Day

 

Regional Chair Emmerson remarked that April 22 was Earth Day, which celebrates our natural environment and focuses on actions we can all take to keep our planet healthy. Protecting the environment is a responsibility shared by all, and taking actions today to create a cleaner, healthier and more resilient planet will help sustain the environment for future generations.

K.2
National Immunization Week

 

Regional Chair Emmerson noted that this week marks National Immunization Awareness Week, an annual event to highlight the importance of vaccinations. This year the Public Health Agency of Canada is encouraging all residents to catch up on immunizations with confidence. Residents looking to catch up on their vaccines can visit york.ca/immunizations for more information on York Region-led clinics.

K.3
International Guide Dog Day

 

Regional Chair Emmerson noted that April 26 was International Guide Dog Day. Guide dogs provide social opportunities and greater independence for individuals living with a vision disability. International Guide Dog Day pays tribute to the dogs who do this impressive work and encourages residents to learn more about supporting guide dog organizations across our communities.

K.4
National Day of Mourning

 

Regional Chair Emmerson remarked that April 28 is National Day of Mourning, recognized each year to pay respect and remember workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. In lowering the flags at Regional facilities, York Region pays respect to the workers, families and friends who have been affected by these tragedies.

In honour of those who have lost their lives in work-related tragedies, all those present in Council Chambers stood in a moment of silence.

L.
Private Session

 
  • Moved byRegional Councillor M. Chan
    Seconded byMayor Del Duca

    That ​​Council resolve into private session at 9:51 a.m. to consider the following:

    L.1   Men’s Emergency and Transitional Housing at 14452 Yonge Street in the Town of Aurora - Potential Litigation
        
    L.2   Engagement with the Provincial Land and Development Facilitator - Supplied in Confidence and Negotiations

    Carried

    Council resumed in public session at 11:06 a.m. and reported the following:


L.1
Men’s Emergency and Transitional Housing at 14452 Yonge Street in the Town of Aurora - Potential Litigation

 
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jackson
    Seconded byMayor Lovatt

    That Council defer consideration of the private report dated April 18, 2023 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services to the June 29, 2023 Council meeting.

    Carried

L.2
Engagement with the Provincial Land and Development Facilitator - Supplied in Confidence and Negotiations

 
  • Moved byMayor Pellegrini
    Seconded byMayor West

    That Council adopt the confidential recommendations, as amended, in the private report dated May 14, 2023 from the Chief Administrative Officer.

    Carried

M.
Confirmatory Bylaw

This item has attachments. 
1.2023-30_Confirmatory_Bylaw_-_Regional_Council_April_27_2023.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Rosati
    Seconded byRegional Councillor M. Chan

    That Council enact Bylaw No. 2023-30 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council held on April 26, 2023.

    Carried

N.
Adjournment

 
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Ferri

    That Council adjourn the meeting at 11:07 a.m.

    Carried




                                                               
    Regional Clerk



    Minutes confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Council held on May 18, 2023.

     

                                                               
    Regional Chair


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