Revised Agenda

Committee of the Whole

Meeting #:
Date:	Thursday, October 03, 2019
Time:	9:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket

Quorum: 11

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A.

Call to Order

B.

Disclosures of Interest

C.

Presentations

C.1

York Region Readiness for Transportation Technology Advancements

Brian Titherington, Director, Transportation and Infrastructure Planning

C.2

Five-Year Review and Update of Housing Solutions

Rick Farrell, General Manager, Housing Services

Paul Freeman, Chief Planner

D.

Deputations

​(Subject to the Committee granting deputant status.)

D.1

American Public Works Association (APWA) Award Presentation

Adam Lachman, Awards Committee Chair, Ontario Public Works Association, presenting APWA award to the Transportation Services Department

D.2

Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Award Presentation

Maya Caron, on behalf of TAC, presenting award to the Transportation Services Department

D.3

Mayors' Benchmarking Challenge

Brent Kopperson on behalf of Windfall Ecology Centre

D.4

HOPE SQUAD Youth Mental Health Program

Idanna Auger on behalf of HOPE SQUAD

D.5

Homeless and Housing Initiative

Andrew Gould on behalf of Impact Wellness and Recovery program

(See Items G.2.2. and G.2.3.) 

D.6

Homeless and Housing Aid

Jeffrey Stone, York Region resident

(See Items G.2.2. and G.2.3.)

E.

Transportation Services

Chair – Mayor Pellegrini
Vice-Chair – Mayor Scarpitti

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

E.1

Communications

E.1.1

York Region Readiness for Transportation Technology Advancements

Memorandum dated September 19, 2019 from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.2

2019 Annual Collision Statistics Report

Memorandum dated September 19, 2019 from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.3

Ministry of Transportation Proposed Electric Scooter Pilot Framework

Memorandum dated September 20, 2019 from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services

Recommendation: Receive

E.1.4

Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Resolution - Parking Restrictions on Ninth Line

Samantha Blakeley, Senior Clerk's Coordinator, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville dated September 12, 2019

Recommendation: Receive and refer to staff

E.2

Reports

E.2.1

Automated Speed Enforcement

Report dated September 19, 2019 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services and Regional Solicitor recommending that:

1. Council authorize the use of automated speed enforcement technology on a two-year limited use pilot on Regional roads to assess the technology and impacts on the Region’s Provincial Offences Courts.
2. Council authorize the Commissioner of Transportation Services to enter into an operating agreement with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario for the use of automated speed enforcement technology by York Region.
3. Council authorize the Commissioner of Transportation Services to enter into an agreement with Redflex Traffic Systems (Canada) Limited to provide automated speed enforcement services.
4. Council authorize the Commissioner of Transportation Services to enter into a partnering agreement with the City of Toronto for processing automated speed infractions.
5. Council request that the Minister of Transportation seek approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council to proclaim section 21.1 of the Highway Traffic Act into effect and enact a regulation pursuant to section 21.1(14) that would designate automated speed enforcement and red light camera offences as those for which an administrative penalty may be used.
6. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to York Regional Police and to the Clerks of the local municipalities with a recommendation that they advocate for legislative and regulatory amendments to allow automated speed enforcement to be administered through an administrative penalty system.

E.2.2

Winter Maintenance of Regional Roads Policy Update to Incorporate Recent Legislative Changes

Report dated September 19, 2019 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. Council adopt the updated Winter Maintenance of Regional Roads policy to incorporate recent legislative changes to Ontario Regulation 239/02 Minimum Maintenance Standards as set out in Attachment 1.

E.2.3

Smart Commute Program Review

Report dated September 20, 2019 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services recommending that:

1. The Commissioner of Transportation Services be authorized to enter into new agreements with the three Transportation Management Associations (Smart Commute Central York, Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill, and pointA Smart Commute North Toronto/Vaughan) that provide transportation demand management services on behalf of York Region subject to 2020 budget approval.
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities.

F.

Environmental Services

Chair – Regional Councillor Ferri
Vice-Chair – Mayor Quirk

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

F.1

Communications

F.1.1

Municipal Law Enforcement Officers' Association (Ontario)

Doug Godfrey, Committee Chair, Certification & Awards dated September 12, 2019

Recommendation: Receive

F.2

Reports

F.2.1

Annual Update on Invasive Species

Report dated September 19, 2019 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending that:

1. The Regional Clerk forward this report to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, expressing concern about continued invasive species impacts and requesting that funding be restored to key invasive species partner organizations to assist municipalities with mitigating the impacts of invasive species.

G.

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

G.1

Communications

G.1.1

Provincial Update on 2020 Homeless Count

Memorandum dated September 17, 2019 from Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services

Recommendation: Receive

G.1.2

Proposed Amendment to Ambulance Act and Health Insurance Act Regulations

Memorandum dated September 20, 2019 from Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services

Recommendation: Receive

G.1.3

Inclusion Charter for York Region - Update

Memorandum dated September 24, 2019 from Lina Bigioni, Chief of Staff and Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services

Recommendation: Receive

G.2

Reports

G.2.1

Community Investment Fund - Recommendations for 2020 Funding

Report dated September 20, 2019 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. Council approve the projects and initiatives under the Community Investment Fund and associated funding up to $5,783,711 in 2020, as detailed in Attachment 1, subject to approval of the 2020 budget.
2. The Commissioner of Community and Health Services be authorized to negotiate, enter into and execute service agreements with community agencies to deliver projects and initiatives under the Community Investment Fund.
3. The Commissioner of Community and Health Services be authorized to adjust project-level funding, as required, pending finalization of the 2020 budget and service agreements with community agencies.

G.2.2

Comprehensive Review of the Subsidized Housing Wait List

Report dated September 20, 2019 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. Council receive this report for information.

G.2.3

Five-Year Review and Update of Housing Solutions

Report dated September 20, 2019 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. Council approve Housing Solutions 2019 to 2023, the second phase of York Region’s 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan (Attachment 1).
2. The Regional Clerk send a copy of this report and Attachment 1 to the Clerks of the local municipalities and to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for review as required under the Housing Services Act, 2011.

Board of Health

G.3

Board of Health - Communications

G.3.1

Implementation of the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program

Memorandum dated September 25, 2019 from Dr. Karim Kurji, Medical Officer of Health

Recommendation: Receive

G.4

Board of Health - Reports

G.4.1

Public Health 2018 Annual Report and Attestation and Healthy Babies Healthy Children Year-End Settlement

Report dated September 20, 2019 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services and Medical Officer of Health recommending that:

1. The Board of Health receive and approve the 2018 Annual Report and Attestation and Healthy Babies Healthy Children Year-End Settlement certificates.
2. The Chair of the Board of Health sign the 2018 Annual Report and Attestation certificate for submission to the Ministry of Health.
3. The Chair of the Board of Health sign the 2018 Healthy Babies Healthy Children Year-End Settlement certificate for submission to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.

H.

Notice of Motion

I.

Other Business

I.1

International Day of Older Persons

I.2

Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs Awards

I.3

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Issues for Comment

J.

Private Session

None

K.

Adjournment