Minutes

The Council of The Regional Municipality of York

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Electronic Meeting
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,
  • P. Jankowski,
  • K. Kurji,
  • D. Kuzmyk,
  • B. Macgregor,
  • E. Mahoney,
  • L. Mirabella,
  • C. Raynor,
  • and M.F. Turner

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 the traditional territory of many First Nations, including the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of the Credit.

These lands are now home to many diverse Indigenous peoples.

We also acknowledge that York Region falls under Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaties with several Mississauga and Chippewas First Nations.”

B.
Disclosures of Interest
 

None

C.
Minutes of Council
 

C.1
Council Meeting held on April 30, 2020
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1.Minutes_-_Regional_Council_-_April_30__2020.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Grossi
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Hamilton

    That Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on April 30, 2020.

    Carried

D.
Presentations
 

D.1
Introduction of York Regional Police Chief
 

Regional Chair Emmerson introduced Chief MacSween to York Regional Council. Chief MacSween gave remarks and outlined his previous experience and priorities as the new Chief of York Regional Police.

E.
Deputations in Writing
 

None

F.
Communications
 

F.1
World Sickle Cell Day
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1.World_Sickle_Cell_Day_-_Proclamation_Request.pdf
  • Moved byRegional Councillor Jackson
    Seconded byRegional Councillor DiPaola

    That Council receive the communication from Ika Washington, Communications and Marketing Manager, Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario dated May 13, 2020 and recognize June 19, 2020 as World Sickle Cell Day.

    Carried

G.
Consideration and Adoption of Reports
 

G.1
Committee of the Whole Meeting - May 14, 2020
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1.Minutes_-_Committee_of_the_Whole_-_May_14__2020.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Pellegrini
    Seconded byMayor Taylor

    That Council adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on May 14, 2020.

    Carried

G.2
Debenture Committee Meeting - May 19, 2020
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1.Minutes_-_Debenture_Committee_-_May_19__2020.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Barrow
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Grossi

    That Council adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Debenture Committee meeting held on May 19, 2020.

    Carried

G.3
Yonge North Subway Extension - Update
This item has attachments. 

1.Yonge North Subway Extension.pdf
2.Att 1 - Yonge_North_Subway_Extension_–_Preliminary Agreement.pdf
3.Att 2 - Yonge_North_Subway_Extension_–_MOU.pdf
4.Att 3 - Yonge_North_Subway_Extension_–_Priority Transit Projects for Bill 171.pdf
5.Att 4 - Yonge_North_Subway_Extension_–_MOT Letter.pdf
6.Att 5 - Yonge_North_Subway_Extension_–_Terms of Reference.pdf
7.Att 6 - Yonge_North_Subway_Extension_-_Statement of Intent.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Scarpitti
    Seconded byMayor Bevilacqua

    That Council adopt the following recommendations in the report dated May 15, 2020 from the Chief Administrative Officer:

    1. Council authorize execution of a Preliminary Agreement and associated Transit-Oriented Communities Memorandum-of-Understanding with the Province of Ontario as generally set out in Attachments 1 and 2.
    2. The CAO and/or his designate(s) be directed to:
      1. Continue negotiating additional agreements with the Province, City of Toronto and TTC required to ensure delivery of the Yonge North Subway Extension, reporting back to Council to authorize their execution.
      2. Engage with affected local municipalities of Markham, Vaughan and Richmond Hill to draft and execute agreements necessary to fulfill the “one-window” obligations stemming from the Preliminary Agreement and Transit-Oriented Communities MoU with the Province of Ontario.  
    3. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities.
    Carried

H.
Introduction and Consideration of Bylaws
 

  • Moved byMayor Mrakas
    Seconded byMayor Lovatt

    That Council approve and enact the following bylaws:

    Carried

H.1
2020-25 - 2020 Property Tax Ratios
This item has attachments. 

1.2020-25_2020_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 2020

H.2
2020-26 - 2020 Property Tax Rates
This item has attachments. 

1.2020-26_2020_Property_Tax_Rates.pdf

A bylaw to set and levy the rates of taxation for Regional general purposes for the year 2020

H.3
2020-27 - 2020 Property Tax Capping
This item has attachments. 

1.2020-27_2020_Property_Tax_Capping.pdf

A bylaw to delegate authority to the Regional Treasurer to establish "clawback" percentages for the 2020 taxation year for the commercial property class

H.4
2020-28 - St. John's Sideroad (Y.R. 26) Speed Limit
This item has attachments. 

1.2020-28_St__John_s_Sideroad_(Y_R__26)_Speed_Limit.pdf
2.Appendix A - 2020-28_St__John_s_Sideroad_(Y_R__26)_Speed_Limit.pdf
3.Appendix B - 2020-28_St__John_s_Sideroad_(Y_R__26)_Speed_Limit.pdf

A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-1320-2002-122 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on St. John's Sideroad (Y.R. 26)

H.5
2020-29 - To Abandon Certain Lands - West Vaughan Sewage Servicing Project
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1.2020-29_To_abandon_certain_lands_-_West_Vaughan_Sewage_Servicing_Project.pdf

To abandon certain lands for or in connection with the construction of the West Vaughan Sewage Servicing Project, City of Vaughan

H.6
2020-30 - Installation of Traffic Signals - The Queensway South
This item has attachments. 

1.2020-30_Installation_of_traffic_signals_-_The_Queensway_South.pdf

To acquire certain lands for or in connection with the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of The Queensway South (Y.R. 12) and Cameron Crescent / Richmond Park Drive, Town of Georgina

H.7
2020-31 - Construction of the Northeast Vaughan Water Servicing Project
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1.2020-31_Construction_of_the_Northeast_Vaughan_Water_Servicing_Project.pdf

To acquire certain lands for or in connection with the construction of the Northeast Vaughan Water Servicing Project, City of Vaughan

H.8
2020-32 - A Bylaw to Establish a Public Highway - Elgin Mills Road East
This item has attachments. 

1.2020-32_A_bylaw_to_establish_a_public_highway_-_Elgin_Mills_Road_East.pdf

A bylaw to establish a public highway

I.
Motions
 

None

J.
Notices of Motion to Reconsider
 

None

K.
Other Business
 

K.1
Paramedic Services Week
 

Regional Chair Emmerson announced this is Paramedic Services Week, a time to thank our emergency medical workers and recognize those on the front lines of our COVID-19 response. Regional Chair Emmerson expressed appreciation to the Region's hard working paramedic services team on behalf of Regional Council.

K.2
COVID-19 Update
 

Dr. Karim Kurji, Medical Officer of Health provided an update to Members of Council on the COVID-19 situation and latest statistics. Public Health staff also delivered a demonstration of the interactive dashboard detailing case summary information available at www.york.ca/covid19

K.3
Council and Committee Meeting Schedule Amendments
 

Regional Council confirmed date changes proposed at the May 14, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting. The meeting changes will be updated and reflected in the 2020 Council and Committee calendar available on york.ca and sent to Members of Council by the Regional Clerk's Office.

The revised dates are:

Committee of the Whole

  • June 11
  • October 8
  • November 5
  • December 3

Regional Council

  • October 22
  • November 19

K.4
York Region Rapid Transit Corporation Board Meeting Schedule Amendments
 

Regional Chair Emmerson noted the following dates changes to the York Region Rapid Transit Board of Directors Meetings in June, September and October.

  • June 10 meeting moved to June 4, 2020
  • September 9 meeting moved to September 10, 2020
  • October 14 meeting moved to October 15, 2020

L.
Private Session
 

  • Moved byRegional Councillor DiPaola
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Heath

    That in accordance with section 19.10 of the Procedure Bylaw, Council permit an additional item to be brought forward by Regional Councillor DiPaola under Private Session regarding a labour relations matter involving an identifiable individual.

    Carried by 2/3 majority vote

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Ferri
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Vegh

    ​​That Council resolve into private session at 9:37 a.m. At 10:57 a.m. Council resumed in public session and reported the following:

     

    Carried

L.1
Belinda's Place Women's Shelter Litigation Settlement - Litigation
 

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Ferri
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Vegh

    That Council adopt the revised confidential recommendation in the private report from the Deputy Regional Solicitor dated May 19, 2020.

    Carried

L.2
Disposition of Overdue POA Fines - Solicitor-Client Privilege
 

  • Moved byRegional Councillor Ferri
    Seconded byRegional Councillor Vegh

    That Council adopt the confidential recommendation in the private report from the Deputy Regional Solicitor dated May 4, 2020.

    Carried

L.3
Labour Relations Matter - Identifiable Individual
 

Council took no action in relation to this matter.

M.
Confirmatory Bylaw
This item has attachments. 

1.2020-33_Confirmatory_Bylaw_-_Regional_Council_Meeting_-_May_28__2020.pdf
  • Moved byMayor Hackson
    Seconded byMayor Bevilacqua

    That Council enact Bylaw No. 2020-33 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council held on May 28, 2020.

    Carried

N.
Adjournment
 

The Council meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.


                                                           
Regional Clerk



Minutes confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Council held on June 25, 2020.

 

                                                           
Regional Chair

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