The Regional Municipality of York
Report No. 10
of the Committee of the Whole
Meeting Held on May 14, 2015
For Consideration by
The Council of The Regional Municipality of York
on May 21, 2015
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The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 9:03 a.m.on May 14, 2015 with Regional Chair Emmerson in the chair.
The following were also in attendance:
Members
J. Altmann, N. Armstrong, M. Bevilacqua, G. Dawe, M. Di Biase,
M. Ferri, V. Hackson, J. Heath, B. Hogg, J. Jones, J. Li,
S. Pellegrini, M. Quirk, G. Rosati, V. Spatafora, J. Taylor,
T. Van Bynen, D. Wheeler
Staff
D. Basso, B. Bloxam, L. Bigioni, P. Casey, L. Cugalj, P. Duggan,
S. Fung, S. Gal, E. Hankins, J. Hulton, B. Hughes, D. Kelly,
D. Kostopoulos, D. Kuzmyk, B. Macgregor, E. Mahoney,
L. McDowell, M. Rabeau, V. Shuttleworth, K. Strueby, G. Szobel,
M.F. Turner, A. Urbanski
1. Deputation
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the deputation from Mike Bender, Associate Director, Greenspace Conservation and Adam J. Dembe, Planner, Master Planning & Greenspace Conservation, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding “Nashville Conservation Reserve Management Plan” and referral to staff for a future report.
Environmental Services
Regional Councillor Wheeler chaired the Environmental Services section of Committee of the Whole.
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2. Communications – Environmental Services
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the communication from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services, dated May 14, 2015 regarding “Rouge National Urban Park Update”.
2. Receipt of the communication from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services, dated May 14, 2015 regarding “2013-2014 Ontario Chief Drinking Water Inspector's Report and Committee of the Whole Follow-Up Letter”.
3. Receipt of the communication from Susan Lo, Chief Drinking Water Inspector/ Assistant Deputy Minister, Drinking Water Management Division, Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, dated May 8, 2015 regarding “Update from Ontario Chief Drinking Water Inspector regarding Municipal Compliance and Test Data Reporting Timelines”.
3. 2014 Annual Diversion Report and SM4RT Living Integrated Waste Management Master Plan Update
4. Durham York Energy Centre Update
5. Emerald Energy-from-Waste Upset Limit Increase
6. Direct Purchase of Replacement Parts and Services to Meet Regulatory Requirements for York Region's Water and Wastewater System Assets
Finance and Administration
Mayor Pellegrini chaired the Finance and Administration section of Committee of the Whole.
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7. Communication – Finance and Administration
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the communication from Bill Hughes, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer, dated May 14, 2015 regarding “2015 Federal and Provincial Budgets”.
8. Insurance Program Support Services
9. Fuel Price Hedging Program 2014 Annual Report
10. Contract Awards Report - January 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015
11. 2016 Budget Directions Report
12. 2014 YorkInfo Partnership Annual Report
13. Extending the Esri Enterprise Licence Agreement
14. Acquisition of Land - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor, Highway 7 West, City of Vaughan
15. Application for Approval to Expropriate Major Mackenzie Drive Canadian Pacific Railway Crossing to Islington Avenue, City of Vaughan
16. Appraisal and Business Valuation Service Agreement Extensions Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension, City of Vaughan
17. Compensation for Expropriation - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor, Yonge Street - Levendale Road to Gamble Road/19th Avenue Town of Richmond Hill
18. Consultant Selection for Cemetery Needs Analysis York Region Official Plan Review and Update
19. Proposed Amendments to the Planning Act and Development Charges Act under Bill 73
Other Business
20. New Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Station in Georgina
In celebration of the opening of a new EMS Station in Pefferlaw, Mayor Quirk presented a plaque to Regional Chair Emmerson and Regional Councillor Wheeler.
Private Session
Committee of the Whole did not resolve into private session.
21. Private Attachment to Clause 14 - Acquisition of Land - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - Highway 7 West, City of Vaughan – Land Acquisition
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 14.
22. Private Attachment to Clause 17 - Compensation for Expropriation - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - Yonge Street - Levendale Road to Gamble Road/19th Avenue, Town of Richmond Hill – Land Acquisition
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 17.
The Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
May 14, 2015 W. Emmerson
Newmarket, Ontario Regional Chair
D. Kelly
(905) 830-4444 x71300
