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COUNCIL
OF
THE
Regional Council met at
The following were present at this Meeting:
Mayor:
Regional Barrow, Ferri, Frustaglio, Heath, Hogg, Jackson, Jones, O'Donnell,
Councillor: Scarpitti, Van Bynen, and Wheeler.
Staff: Cartwright, Davidson, Garrett, Hulton, Jaczek, Schipper, Simmons,
Tuckey.
DECLARATION
Mayor Black declared an interest regarding a matter discussed in closed session at the
COMMUNICATION
Council considered the following communication:
181
(Clause 5 of Transit Committee Report No. 8)
It was moved by Regional Councillor Scarpitti, seconded by Mayor Cousens, that Clause 5 of Transit Committee Report No. 8 and the communication from Renee Torrington, President, Cornell Rate Payers Association dated October 19, 2004, regarding the proposed Church Street Bus Loop in
Carried.
It was moved by Regional Councillor Heath, seconded by Mayor Cousens, that the communication from Renee Torrington, President, Cornell Rate Payers Association dated October 19, 2004 regarding the proposed Church Street Bus Loop in Markham be received and that Clause 5, Report 8 of the Transit Committee be deferred to the
Carried.
PRESENTATIONS
182 Road Watch Program
Linda Pabst, Councillor,
It was moved by Mayor Black, seconded by Regional Councillor Jones, that:
1. the presentation from Councillor Pabst be received;
2. Regional Councillor Jackson be appointed as the Region's representative on the Road Watch Committee; and
3. this matter be referred back to staff for a report in favour of the request.
Carried.
183 2005 Proposed Capital Budget
Sandra Cartwright, Commissioner of Finance, made a presentation to Council regarding the proposed 2005 Capital Business Plans and 10-Year Forecast, a copy of which was provided to Council. In her presentation, she outlined the general components of the 2005 Capital Budget and the anticipated financial pressures on the Region in 2005 and until 2014.
It was moved by Mayor Cousens, seconded by Mayor Jones, that the presentation be received and that the recommendations relating to Next Steps be adopted as follows:
1. Standing Committees to review proposed Capital Budget and Forecast
2. Revisit 10 year capital plan for mitigation of long term implications
3. Finance and Administration Committee to review Standing Committee recommendations at its meeting of
4. Council to consider the Finance and Administration Committee recommendations at its meeting of
5. The time frame and schedule referred to in the presentation be extended, if required.
Carried.
(Report No. 7 of the Commissioner of Transportation and Works)
Paul Jankowski, Director, Infrastructure Design and Construction, made a presentation to Council regarding the 16th Avenue Trunk Sewer, Phase 2 Construction Contract.
It was moved by Mayor Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Scarpitti, that the presentation from Paul Jankowski, Director, Infrastructure Design and Construction, regarding the 16th Avenue Trunk Sewer, Phase 2 Construction Contract be received and referred to the discussion of Report No. 7 of the Commissioner of Transportation and Works.
Carried.
(See Minute No. 190)
185 Disposal of Waste
(Report No. 6 of the Commissioner of Transportation and Works)
Andrew Campbell, Director, Solid Waste Management made a presentation to Council with an update regarding the disposal of waste in
It was moved by Mayor Taylor, seconded by Mayor Di Biase, that the presentation be received and referred to the consideration of Report No. 6 of the Commissioner of Transportation and Works.
Carried.
(See Minute No. 190)
186 MINUTES
It was moved by Mayor Cousens, seconded by Mayor Grossi, that the Minutes of the Council meeting held on
Carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
Council then proceeded to consider the following communications:
187 Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
Patrick (Sid) Ryan, President, CUPE Ontario and Shellie Bird, Co-President, OCBCC, September 16, 2004, requesting York Region to proclaim Wednesday, October 27, 2004, as Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day.
It was moved by Regional Councillor Scarpitti, seconded by Mayor Sherban, that Council recognize
Carried.
188 Disposal of Waste
(Report No. 6 of the Commissioner of Transportation and Works)
Blair McArthur, Senior Vice-President, The Miller Group, October 20, 2004, regarding shipment of waste to Michigan Landfills and requesting deputant status.
It was moved by Regional Councillor Scarpitti, seconded by Regional Councillor Barrow, that the communication from Blair McArthur, Senior Vice-President, The Miller Group dated
Carried.
DEPUTATION
189 Disposal of Waste
(Report No. 6 of the Commissioner of Transportation and Works)
Blair McArthur, Senior Vice-President, The Miller Group, accompanied by Richard Grant, Counsel, addressed Council regarding the shipment of waste to the
It was moved by Mayor Sherban, seconded by Regional Councillor Frustaglio, that the deputation from Blair McArthur, Senior Vice-President, The Miller Group, regarding the shipment of waste to the
Carried.
190 COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Sherban presented the following reports for the consideration of Council:
Report No. 8 of the Community Services and Housing Committee
Report No. 10 of the Finance and Administration Committee
Report No. 9 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee
Report No. 8 of the Rapid Transit Public/Private Partnership Steering Committee
Report No. 8 of the Transit Committee
Report No. 10 of the Transportation and Works Committee
Report No. 1 of the Commissioner of Community Services and Housing
Report No. 5 of the Commissioner of Transportation and Works
Report No. 6 of the Commissioner of Transportation and Works
Report No. 7 of the Commissioner of Transportation and Works
It was moved by Mayor Sherban, seconded by Mayor Taylor, that the reports be received and that Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole to consider them.
Carried.
Chair Fisch chaired the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee of the Whole rose after making the following recommendations:
Report No. 8 of the Community Services and Housing Committee be adopted, with the following amendment:
Clause 4 be amended to reflect the changes in the gross and net expenditures in recommendations 1 and 2 that are set out in Report No. 1 of the Commissioner of Community Services and Housing.
Report No. 10 of the Finance and Administration Committee be adopted, with the following amendment:
Clause 1, (e-Government Sub-Committee Report No. 2, Clause 2, Item No. 1) regarding Broadband Strategy be referred back to the e-Government Sub-Committee
Report No. 9 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee be adopted, without amendment;
Report No. 8 of the Rapid Transit Public/Private Partnership Steering Committee be adopted, without amendment;
Report No. 8 of the Transit Committee be adopted, with the following amendment:
Clause 5 be deferred to the
Report No. 10 of the Transportation and Works Committee be adopted, without amendment;
Report No. 1 of the Commissioner of Community Services and Housing be adopted, without amendment;
Report No. 5 of the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be deferred to the November 3, 2004 Transportation and Works Committee meeting, and further:
That staff prepare a report identifying potential processes that may be available to secure letters of credit or other security from the applicant/owner and that Regional staff meet with City of
Report No. 6 of the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be adopted, without amendment;
(See Minute No. 194 and By-law No. A-0351-2004-084.)
Report No. 7 of the Commissioner of Transportation and Works be adopted, without amendment.
It was moved by Regional Councillor Scarpitti, seconded by Regional Councillor Barrow, that Council adopt the proceedings of the Committee of the Whole.
Carried.
191 BY-LAWS
It was moved by Regional Councillor Jackson, seconded by Regional Councillor Jones, that certain Bills be introduced and approved in the form as noted on the Revised Agenda, and enacted as By-laws.
By-law No. D-0166-2004-080
To authorize the borrowing upon debentures in the principal amount of $99,149,000 of 10 year instalment debentures for purposes of The Regional Municipality of York
By-law No. D-0167-2004-081
To authorize the borrowing upon debentures debentures in the principal amount of $16,421,000 of 20 year amortizing debentures for purposes of The Corporation of the Town of
By-law No. RD-0515-2004-082
To dedicate certain lands for the purposes of public highways
By-law No. A-0350-2004-083
To regulate the
Carried.
192 OTHER BUSINESS
2005 Calendar of Regional Committee and Council Meetings
It was moved by Mayor Cousens, seconded by Mayor Jones that the 2005 Calendar of Regional Committee and Council meetings be adopted as presented subject to the amendment that the March 2005 meeting of Regional Council be held on
Carried.
193 PRIVATE SESSION
It was moved by Mayor Grossi, seconded by Regional Councillor Van Bynen, that Council convene in Private Session, for the purpose of considering certain legal, labour relations and property matters.
Carried.
Council met in Private Session at
It was moved by Regional Councillor Frustaglio, seconded by Mayor Jones that Council rise and report from Private Session.
Carried.
194 By-law to Regulate Transfer Stations Used for Municipal Solid Waste
It was moved by Mayor Cousens, seconded by Regional Councillor Jones, that Council pass By-law No. A-0351-2004-084 to regulate transfer stations used for municipal solid waste by the
Carried.
195 Sewage Capacity
It was moved by Regional Councillor Frustaglio, seconded by Regional Councillor Jones, that:
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1. Council adopt the proposed YDSS capacity/planning commitments (Table 1)
2. Staff be directed to: a) move forward with construction of the
3. Staff be directed to meet with area municipal staff and the development industry regarding the YDSS dynamic capacity model review and provide a status update to Council by
4. Staff be directed to prepare a protocol for release of future water and sewer capacity, in consultation with area municipal staff, to meet planned Regional and area municipal growth objectives as outlined in the Table 1 attachment.
Carried.
(See Table 1, page 103 and Table 1 Attachment, page 104.)
196 CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
It was moved by Regional Councillor Hogg, seconded by Regional Councillor Scarpitti, that the following by-law be enacted to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council.
By-law No. M-0711-2004-085
To confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on
Carried.
The Council meeting adjourned at
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Regional Clerk
Minutes confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Regional Council held on the 18th of November.
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Regional Chair
