Minutes

Committee of the Whole

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

Members:

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

Staff:

• D. Basso,
• K. Chislett,
• P. Freeman,
• J. Hulton,
• P. Jankowski,
• B. Macgregor,
• E. Mahoney,
• L. Mirabella,
• C. Raynor,
• and M.F. Turner

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A.

Call to Order

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

“I would like to begin today’s meeting by acknowledging that York Region extends over lands originally used and occupied by Indigenous Peoples, and on behalf of York Region, I would like to thank First Nations and the Métis for sharing this land.

I would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our closest First Nation community.”

B.

Disclosures of Interest

Mayor Quirk declared an interest in the Proposed 2020-2022 Regional Budget as it pertains to York Regional Police. This declaration of interest is because Mayor Quirk’s husband is a retired YRP officer and works part-time for YRP, and her stepson is an officer with YRP. Mayor Quirk did not take part in any of the discussion of or vote on this matter.

Mayor Quirk declared an interest in the Forestry Operating Budget which was the subject of discussion as Item E.2 at the Committee of the Whole meeting on December 5, 2019. This declaration of interest is because her step grandson may seek employment with the Forestry Division.  Through inadvertence, Mayor Quirk neglected to make this declaration at the December 5, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting, but has advised the Integrity Commissioner of the oversight.  On advice of the Integrity Commissioner Mayor Quirk made the declaration at this meeting.

C.

Deputations

None

BUDGET

D.

Conservation Authorities

D.1

Presentation: 2020 Budget - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

Committee of the Whole received the presentation by John MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

(See Item D.3)

D.2

Presentation: 2020 Budget - Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Committee of the Whole received the presentation by Mike Walters, Chief Administrative Officer, Lake Simcoe and Region Conservation Authority.

(See Item D.3)

D.3

2020 to 2022 Budget - Conservation Authorities

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated November 26, 2019 from the Commissioner of Finance:

1. Committee of the Whole recommend the budget as submitted for Conservation Authorities as follows:
   1. The 2020 operating budget and the 2021 to 2022 operating outlook, as summarized in Attachment 1.
      
      
2. The recommended budget be consolidated by the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer for consideration by Council on December 19, 2019.

E.

York Region Rapid Transit Corporation                                                        (Deferred from Committee of the Whole on December 5, 2019)

E.1

Presentation: 2020 to 2022 Budget - York Region Rapid Transit Corporation

Committee of the Whole received the presentation by Mary-Frances Turner, President of York Region Rapid Transit Corporation.

(See Item E.2)

E.2

2020 to 2022 Budget - York Region Rapid Transit Corporation

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated November 20, 2019 from the Commissioner of Finance:

1. Committee of the Whole recommend the budget as submitted for York Region Rapid Transit Corporation as follows:
   1. The 2020 operating budget and the 2021 to 2022 operating outlook, as summarized in Attachment 1.
   2. The 2020 capital expenditures and the 2020 Capital Spending Authority, as summarized in Attachment 2.
2. The recommended budget be consolidated by the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer for consideration by Council on December 19, 2019.

F.

York Regional Police

F.1

Presentation: 2020 to 2022 Budget - York Regional Police

Committee of the Whole received the presentation by Eric Jolliffe, Chief, York Regional Police, Mayor Virginia Hackson, Chair, York Regional Police Services Board and Jeffrey Channell, Manager, Financial Services, York Regional Police.

(See Item F.2)

F.2

2020 to 2022 Budget - York Regional Police

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated November 20, 2019 from the Commissioner of Finance:

1. Committee of the Whole recommend the budget as submitted for York Regional Police as follows:
   1. The 2020 operating budget and the 2021 to 2022 operating outlook, as summarized in Attachment 1.
   2. The 2020 capital expenditures and the 2020 Capital Spending Authority, as summarized in Attachment 2.
2. The recommended budget be consolidated by the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer for consideration by Council on December 19, 2019.

G.

YorkNet

G.1

Presentation: 2020 to 2022  Budget - YorkNet

Committee of the Whole received the presentation by Laura Bradley, General Manager, YorkNet.

(See Item G.2)

G.2

2020 to 2022 Budget - YorkNet

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated November 26, 2019 from the Commissioner of Finance:

1. Committee of the Whole recommend the budget as submitted for YorkNet as follows:
   1. The 2020 operating budget and the 2021 to 2022 operating outlook, as summarized in Attachment 1.
   2. The 2020 capital expenditures and the 2020 Capital Spending Authority, as summarized in Attachment 2.
2. The recommended budget be consolidated by the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer for consideration by Council on December 19, 2019.

Committee of the Whole recessed at 12:05 p.m. and resumed at 12:45 p.m.

H.

Corporate Management and Governance, Financial Initiatives, External Partners and Court Services

H.1

Presentation: 2020 to 2022 Budget - Corporate Management and Governance, Financial Initiatives, External Partners and Court Services

Committee of the Whole received the presentation by Bruce Macgregor, Chief Administrative Officer.

(See Item H.2)

H.2

2020 to 2022 Budget - Corporate Management and Governance, Financial Initiatives, External Partners and Court Services

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated November 26, 2019 from the Commissioner of Finance:

1. Committee of the Whole recommend the budget as submitted for Corporate Management and Governance, Financial Initiatives, External Partners and Court Services as follows:
   1. The 2020 operating budget and the 2021 to 2022 operating outlook, as summarized in Attachment 1.
   2. The savings initiatives as summarized in Attachment 2.
   3. The 2020 capital expenditures and the 2020 Capital Spending Authority, as summarized in Attachment 3.
2. The recommended budget be consolidated by the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer for consideration by Council on December 19, 2019.

OTHER ITEMS

I.

Finance and Administration

I.1

Presentation: 2020 Regional Fiscal Strategy

Committee of the Whole received the presentation by Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance.

(See Item I.2)

I.2

Report: 2020 Regional Fiscal Strategy

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated November 27, 2019 from the Commissioner of Finance:

1. Council adopt the updated fiscal strategy as outlined in this report.
2. Council authorize borrowing from the following reserves to repay tax levy and rate-supported debt originally intended to be refinanced in 2020:
   1. Debt Reduction Reserve – $9,585,954.80
   2. Capital Asset Replacement – Water – $3,094,194.50
   3. Capital Asset Replacement – Wastewater – $2,601,625.60
3. Council affirm the 2020 Long-Term Debt Management Plan included as Attachment 1 to this report.

J.

Planning and Economic Development

J.1

Memorandum: Vision Update Next Steps

Committee of the Whole received the memorandum dated November 29, 2019 from Paul Freeman, Chief Planner.

J.2

Report: Development Application Fee Review 2019

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated November 29, 2019 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner:

1. Council approve the fees outlined in Attachment 1 for the processing of development applications pursuant to Section 69 of the Planning Act and Section 391 of the Municipal Act, to take effect on January 1, 2020.
2. Council authorize a development application fee increase of 3% for planning applications, in addition to an annual cost of inflation increase to take effect on January 1, 2021 and January 1, 2022.
3. Council authorize the Commissioner of Finance to execute agreements related to the administration of the Development Charges By-law and requirements of Bill 108.
4. The Regional Clerk forward this report to local municipalities and Building Industry and Land Development Association for information.

J.3

Correspondence: York Region User Fee Bylaw Review

Committee of the Whole received the correspondence from Victoria Mortelliti, Planning Coordinator, Policy and Government Relations, Building Industry and Land Development Association dated December 6, 2019.

(See Item J.2)

K.

Notice of Motion

None

L.

Other Business

L.1

Passing of Former East Gwillimbury Councillor Jack Hauseman

Regional Chair Emmerson informed Members of the recent passing of former East Gwillimbury Councillor Jack Hauseman who passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019. He indicated that Councillor Hauseman served five terms and was well known for his dedication to building strong communities. On behalf of York Regional Council, he extended condolences to Councillor Hauseman’s family and friends and the Region's colleagues in the Town of East Gwillimbury.

M.

Private Session

None

N.

Adjournment

Committee of the Whole adjourned at 2:48 p.m.