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COUNCIL

 

OF

 

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK

 

March 25, 2010

 

 

Regional Council met at 9:33 a.m. in the Council Chambers, York Region Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, with Regional Chair Fisch presiding.

 

The following were present at this Meeting:

 

 

Mayor:              Barrow, Black, Emmerson, Morris, Scarpitti, Van Bynen and Young

 

Regional            Ferri, Heath, Hogg, Jones, Landon, Rosati, Spatafora, Taylor,

Councillor:         Virgilio and Wheeler

 

 

Staff:                Davidson, Hulton, Kurji, Leary, Macgregor, Mahoney, Russell,

                        Simmons, Tuckey and Urbanski

 

 

PUBLIC MEETING

 

 

28        RETAIL BUSINESS HOLIDAYS ACT EXEMPTION

 

Pursuant to Section 4 of the Retail Business Holidays Act, Regional Council held a public meeting regarding the proposed by-law to permit retail businesses within the Vaughan Mills Mall Campus to remain open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on all "holidays" except Christmas Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

 

 

DEPUTATION

 

Council heard the following deputation:

 

1. John Cooney, Officer, Leon's Furniture Limited.

 

It was moved by Regional Councillor Ferri, seconded by Regional Councillor Heath that Council receive the deputation.

Carried

 

 

REPORT

 

Council then considered the following report:

 

[The following link opens a .pdf file of the Report, including Attachments]

 

29        Retail Business Holidays Act Application for Exemption

(Report No. 1 of the Regional Solicitor)

 

It was moved by Regional Councillor Ferri, seconded by Regional Councillor Heath that Council receive the report of the Regional Solicitor and approve the application by the City of Vaughan to permit retail businesses within the Vaughan Mills Mall Campus to remain open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on all "holidays" except Christmas Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Carried

 

[The following link opens a .pdf file of the By-law]

 

30        BY-LAW

 

It was moved by Regional Councillor Ferri, seconded by Regional Councillor Heath that Council enact the following By-law:

 

By-law No. 2010-17       

A by-law to amend By-law No. LI-8-95-76 to permit retail business establishments to be open on holidays.

Carried

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

 

TRIBUTE

 

31        Arthur "Bud" Bonner, Former Regional Councillor

 

Regional Chair Fisch announced with sadness that Arthur "Bud" Bonner, a former Town of Markham and Regional Councillor, had passed away on February 27, 2010 at the age of 81.

 

Mr. Bonner was appointed as a York Regional Councillor in 1984 following the appointment of Carole Bell as Mayor of the Town of Markham, and was elected to a second term from 1986 to 1988. He served on the former Health and Social Services Committee which oversaw numerous accomplishments while he was a Member. These included the creation of the 911 Task Force, the fluoridation of York Region's water supply, the initiation of a dental program for high-risk children and the formation of the York Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation.

 

Members of Council and all those present in the Council Chambers then joined in a moment of silence in honour of Arthur "Bud" Bonner.

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

Council received the following presentation:

 

32        Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA)

 

Toby Lennox, Vice-President of Corporate Affairs, accompanied by Board Member Scott Cole, gave Council an update on various matters relating to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) over the past year.

 

Mr. Lennox's presentation highlighted cultural diversity and how it is contributing to the growth and prosperity of both York Region and Pearson International Airport. Pearson plays a major role in helping York Region businesses access export markets and helps to attract jobs and foreign investment to York Region and the Greater Toronto Area.

 

Mr. Lennox also addressed the landing fee rebate program, new and enhanced routes and partnership opportunities. He indicated that the GTAA is currently reviewing airport security and transportation to the airport in order to improve on service. Mr. Lennox also answered questions from Members of Council on the status of the Pickering Airport lands and Buttonville Airport.

 

It was moved by Regional Councillor Wheeler, seconded by Mayor Black that the presentation be received.

Carried

 

 

[The following link opens a .pdf file of the Presentation]

 

33        "York Region Sustainable Works"

 

Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services, provided an update on "York Region Sustainable Works" on behalf of the Environmental Services and Transportation Services Departments. Commissioner Mahoney noted that many environmental events are planned in the Region over the next two months, including:

 

Water for Tomorrow: Gardening Seminar Series (March, April, May, June 2010)

Earth Week (April 19-23, 2010)

YO! Youth on Board (April 19-23, 2010)

Adopt-A-Stream Crossing Program (April - May 2010)

Spring Forest Festival (April 24, 2010)

Compost Awareness Week (May 1, 2010)

Green Up, Clean Up (May 8, 2010)

Get Up With the Birds (May 15, 2010)

Our Greener Side Family Celebration (May 8, 2010)

National Public Works Week (May 15-21, 2010)

12th Annual York Children's Water Festival (May 17 to 21, 2010)

Rouge Watershed Days (May 26 to 29, 2010)

Rain Barrel Sales Event (May 29, 2010);

 

The Commissioner invited Members of Council and the public to participate in the various events.

 

It was moved by Regional Councillor Ferri, seconded by Mayor Emmerson that the presentation be received.

Carried

 

[The following link opens the Minutes page]

 

34        MINUTES

 

It was moved by Regional Councillor Virgilio, seconded by Regional Councillor Wheeler that Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on February 18, 2010 in the form supplied to the Members.

Carried

 

 

[The following links open .pdf files of the Communications]

 

COMMUNICATIONS

           

Council considered the following communications:

 

35        Expropriation of Land, Yonge Street and Davis Drive, Newmarket

(Clause 8 of Finance and Administration Committee Report No. 3)

 

            Jim Davidson, Commissioner, Corporate Services, March 12, 2010.

 

It was moved by Mayor Young, seconded by Mayor Emmerson that Council receive the communication, and refer it to consideration of Clause 8 of Finance and Administration Committee Report No. 3.

Carried

 

(See Minute No. 38.)

 

 

36        Administrative Professionals Week

 

Lynne Spackman, President, International Association of Administrative Professionals®, York Region Chapter, March 16, 2010, requesting recognition of the week of April 19 to 23, 2010, as Administrative Professionals Week and April 21, 2010 as Administrative Professionals Day.

 

It was moved by Regional Councillor Hogg, seconded by Regional Councillor Rosati that Council receive the communication and recognize the week of April 19 to 23, 2010, as Administrative Professionals' Week and Wednesday, April 21, 2010, as Administrative Professionals' Day.

Carried

 

 

37        Community Policing Partnership Grant and Safer Communities - 1,000 Officer Policing Partnership Grant

 

Mafalda Avellino, Executive Director, Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board, March 24, 2010, forwarding a report adopted by the Police Services Board at its meeting on March 24, 2010, regarding the two year extension of the Community Policing Partnership Grant and the Safer Communities - 1,000 Officers Policing Partnership Grant agreements.

 

It was moved by Regional Councillor Wheeler, seconded by Mayor Scarpitti that Council receive the communication and authorize the execution of the two year extension of the Provincial Community Policing Partnership (CPP) Grant and the two year extension of the Safer Communities - 1,000 Officer Policing Partnership (SC-TOPP) Grant agreements with the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.

Carried

 

38        COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

It was moved by Mayor Barrow, seconded by Mayor Morris that Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole to consider the following reports:

Carried

 

Report No. 2 of the Community and Health Services Committee

Report No. 3 of the Environmental Services Committee

Report No. 3 of the Finance and Administration Committee

Report No. 2 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee

Report No. 1 of the Spadina Subway Transit Oriented Development Advisory Task Force

Report No. 3 of the Transportation Services Committee

Report No. 2 of the Regional Solicitor

Report No. 2 of the Commissioner of Finance

 

 

Regional Chair Fisch chaired the Committee of the Whole.

 

The Committee of the Whole rose and recommended that Council adopt the recommendations in the following reports with amendments as noted:

 

[The following links open the Report pages]

 

Report No. 2 of the Community and Health Services Committee

 

Report No. 3 of the Environmental Services Committee

 

Report No. 3 of the Finance and Administration Committee with the following amendment:

 

Clause 8, regarding Expropriation of Land, Yonge Street (Y3.2) and Davis Drive (D1), in the Town of Newmarket, VIVA Project 90991 be adopted as amended to include the three properties listed in the memorandum dated March 12, 2010 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services.

 

Report No. 2 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee with the following amendments:

 

Clause 1, regarding Transportation Improvements Donald Cousens Parkway to Morningside Avenue Link Amendment to the Environmental Assessment Project Update -be adopted subject to the inclusion of a revised Attachment 2.

 

Clause 3, regarding Preliminary Urban Expansion Areas in the Town of East Gwillimbury, City of Vaughan and Town of Markham be adopted as amended to include the following additional recommendation:

 

5. The timing of the recommendations discussed in the report be delayed one month to receive the proposed amendments at the May 5, 2010 Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting and hold the statutory public meetings at the Committee on June 16, 2010.

 

[The following link opens a .pdf file of the Report]

 

Report No. 1 of the Spadina Subway Transit Oriented Development Advisory Task Force

 

[The following link opens the Report page]

 

Report No. 3 of the Transportation Services Committee

 

[The following links open .pdf files of the Reports]

 

Report No. 2 of the Regional Solicitor, and

 

Report No. 2 of the Commissioner of Finance

 

It was moved by Mayor Scarpitti, seconded by Mayor Black that Council adopt the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole.

Carried

 

 

[The following links open .pdf files of the By-laws]

 

39        BY-LAWS

 

It was moved by Mayor Emmerson, seconded by Mayor Black that Council introduce and approve certain Bills in the form as noted on the Revised Agenda and enact them as By-laws.

 

By-law No. 2010-18

A By-law to authorize the entering into of municipal housing project facilities agreements for the provision of affordable housing.

 

By-law No. 2010-19 

A By-law to authorize the entering into of municipal housing project facilities agreements for the provision of affordable housing.

 

By-law No. 2010-20

A by-law to authorize the execution of an Amendment to the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues.

 

By-law No. 2010-21

A By-law to amend By-law No. R-1301-2002-103 being a by-law to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Yonge Street (Y.R. 1).

 

By-law No. 2010-22

A By-law to amend By-law No. R-1317-2002-119 being a by-law to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Green Lane (Y.R. 19).

 

By-law No. 2010-23

To amend By-law No. R-1102-96-100 to prohibit or regulate parking and stopping on Regional Roads.

 

By-law No. 2010-24

To amend By-law No. R-1102-96-100 to prohibit or regulate parking and stopping on Regional Roads.

 

By-law No. 2010-25

To acquire certain lands for or in connection with the widening and reconstruction of Bloomington Road (YR 40) in the Towns of Aurora and Richmond Hill.

Carried

           

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

40        Notice of Motion

 

Regional Councillor Jones indicated that he would be tabling a Notice of Motion with the Regional Clerk immediately following the meeting.

 

 

41        PRIVATE SESSION

 

It was moved by Regional Councillor Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri that Council convene in Private Session for the purpose of considering the following:

 

1. Private Report of the Finance and Administration Committee - Regional Solicitor Use of Delegated Settlement Authority, 2009 Annual Report - Litigation.

 

2. Private Report of the Finance and Administration Committee - CUPE 905 Negotiations Mandate - Labour Relations.

 

3. Private Report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services - Lease Extension for Existing Office Space - Davis Drive, Newmarket - Acquisition of Land.

 

4. Private Update from the Regional Solicitor - South-East Collector - Solicitor-Client

 

5. Private Update from the Regional Solicitor regarding an Expropriation Claim Settlement - Markham - Acquisition of Land

 

 

Council met in Private Session at 11:29 a.m. and reconvened in Council at 12:30 p.m.

 

It was moved by Regional Councillor Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri that Council rise and report from Private Session.

Carried

 

42        Regional Solicitor Use of Delegated Settlement Authority, 2009 Annual Report - Litigation

 

It was moved by Mayor Emmerson, seconded by Mayor Barrow that Council receive the confidential report and that it remain confidential under the provisions of the Municipal Act.

Carried

 

43        CUPE 905 Negotiations Mandate

 

It was moved by Mayor Van Bynen, seconded by Regional Councillor Jones that Council:

1. approve the confidential directions to staff, and

2. authorize a salary range adjustment of 1.5% for non-union employees and elected officials, effective April 1, 2010

and that the report remain confidential under the provisions of the Municipal Act.

Carried

 

44        Lease Extension for Existing Office Space at the Tannery Mall, Newmarket

 

It was moved by Mayor Van Bynen, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor that Council adopt the recommendations in the confidential report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

 

1. The Region be authorized to exercise its first option to renew the lease for an additional term of up to four years, commencing May 1, 2010 with Bonseph (Tannery) Ltd., for existing office space deemed to be 48,700 square feet.

 

2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to exercise the Region's first renewal option.

 

3. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to exercise the Region's second renewal option, if required, for up to five years, at the then current market rental rate, subject to review by Legal Services and the Regional Treasurer.

Carried

 

The balance of the report is to remain confidential under the provisions of the Municipal Act.

 

 

45        South-East Collector

 

It was moved by Regional Councillor Wheeler, seconded by Mayor Barrow that Council approve the directions to staff contained in the confidential memorandum from the Regional Solicitor and that the memorandum remain confidential under the provisions of the Municipal Act.

Carried

 

46        Settlement of Expropriation Claim - Donald Cousens Parkway, Markham

 

It was moved by Regional Councillor Wheeler, seconded by Mayor Barrow that Council approve the directions to staff contained in the confidential memorandum from the Regional Solicitor and that the memorandum remain confidential under the provisions of the Municipal Act.

Carried

 

 

[The following link opens a .pdf file of the By-law]

 

47        CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW

 

It was moved by Regional Councillor Jones, seconded by Mayor Young that Council enact the following by-law to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council.

 

By-law No. 2010-26

To confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on March 25, 2010.

Carried

 

 

 

The Council meeting adjourned at 12:43 p.m.

 

 

 

Denis Kelly___

Regional Clerk

 

 

Minutes to be confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Regional Council held on April 22, 2010.

 

 

 

Bill Fisch_____

Regional Chair