COUNCIL
OF
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
September 11, 2014
Regional Council met at 9:32 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, Bevilacqua, Dawe, Emmerson, Grossi, Hackson, Pellegrini, Scarpitti and Van Bynen
Regional Councillor:
Di Biase, Heath, Hogg, Jones, Landon, Li, Rosati, Schulte, Spatafora, Taylor and Wheeler
Staff:
Basso, Hughes, Hulton, Kelly, Kostopoulos, Kurji, Macgregor, Mahoney and Urbanski
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113 DISCLOSURES
(Clause 33 of Committee of the Whole Report No. 13)
Mayor Scarpitti declared an interest in Clause 33 of Committee of the Whole Report No. 13 as it relates to contract VOR 0035881 as his brother is employed at Compugen and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on the part of this item pertaining to contract VOR 0035881.
114 MINUTES
It was moved by Regional Councillor Wheeler, seconded by Regional Councillor Spatafora that Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on June 26, 2014 in the form supplied to the Members.
Carried
COMMUNICATIONS
Council considered the following communications:
115 Ontario Coaches Week - September 20-27, 2014
It was moved by Mayor Hackson, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor that Council receive the communication from Ashley Martin, Program Manager, Girls Incorporated of York Region, dated August 2014, and recognize September 20 to September 27, 2014 as Ontario Coaches Week.
Carried
116 Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day - October 29, 2014
It was moved by Regional Councillor Schulte, seconded by Regional Councillor Hogg that Council receive the communication from Fred Hahn, President, CUPE Ontario Division, and Sheila Olan-Maclean, President, OCBCC, dated August 20, 2014 and recognize October 29, 2014 as Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day.
Carried
117 Waste Reduction Week - October 20 - 26, 2014
It was moved by Regional Councillor Spatafora, seconded by Regional Councillor Landon that Council receive the communication from Jo-Anne St. Godard, Executive Director, Recycling Council of Ontario, dated August 29, 2014 and recognize October 20 to October 26, 2014 as Waste Reduction Week.
Carried
118 Amendment No. 744 to the City of Vaughan Official Plan – The Block 40/47 Secondary Plan
(Clause 7 of Committee of the Whole Report No. 13)
It was moved by Regional Councillor Di Biase, seconded by Mayor Emmerson that Council receive the communication from Gill Evans and David Toyne, Upper Cold Creek Farm, dated September 10, 2014 and refer it to consideration of Clause 7 of Committee of the Whole Report No. 13.
Carried
(See Minute Nos. 119 and 120.)
119 Amendment No. 744 to the City of Vaughan Official Plan – The Block 40/47 Secondary Plan
(Clause 7 of Committee of the Whole Report No. 13)
It was moved by Regional Councillor Di Biase, seconded by Mayor Emmerson that Council receive the communication from Quinto Annibale, Loopstra Nixon LLP on behalf of Maria Pandolfo, Yolanda Pandolfo, Laura Pandolfo, Giuseppe Pandolfo and Cathy Campione, dated September 10, 2014 and refer it to consideration of Clause 7 of Committee of the Whole Report No. 13.
Carried
(See Minute Nos. 118 and 120.)
120 COMMITTEE REPORT
It was moved by Mayor Emmerson, seconded by Mayor Barrow that Council adopt the recommendations in the following report with amendments as noted:
Report No. 13 of Committee of the Whole
Clause 7 - Amendment No. 744 to the Vaughan Official Plan, The Block 40/47 Secondary Plan
A recorded vote on the adoption of the recommendations in this Clause was as follows:
For:
Barrow, Bevilacqua, Dawe, Di Biase, Emmerson, Grossi, Hackson, Heath, Hogg, Jones, Landon, Li, Pellegrini, Rosati, Schulte, Spatafora, Taylor and Wheeler (18)
Against:
Schulte (1)
Carried
Clause 13 – York Region Transit (YRT/VIVA) Draft 2015 Annual Service Plan
Add the following recommendation:
Staff include for review in the York Region Transit (YRT/VIVA) Draft 2015 Annual Service Plan, the acceleration of the implementation of Viva bus service on Highway 7 east of Warden to Kennedy Road in 2015, subject to consideration of the 2015 budget.
Carried
Clause 33 Contract Awards Report – April 1, 2014 – June 30, 2014
See Minute No. 113.
121 Report No. 1 of the Executive Director, Corporate and Strategic Planning [5MB]
York University New Campus Support – Memorandum of Understanding
It was moved by Mayor Scarpitti, seconded by Mayor Bevilacqua that Council adopt the recommendations in the report as follows:
1. Council authorize the Chairman and Chief Administrative Officer to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with York University regarding support for a proposal submission to the Province for a new university campus in the City of Markham based on the following principles:
a. Construction of a major York University campus with a focus on professional programs in downtown Markham to commence by 2018.
b. Financial support from the Region for a successful proposal to a maximum value of $25 million in a form, or forms, to be determined in consultation with the Commissioner of Finance.
2. The Chief Administrative Officer report back on the status of the York University Markham campus proposal to Regional Council at the appropriate time in early 2015 based on progress of the Provincial approval process.
A recorded vote on the adoption of the recommendations in this report was as follows:
For:
Barrow, Bevilacqua, Dawe, Di Biase, Emmerson, Grossi, Hackson, Heath, Hogg, Jones, Landon, Li, Pellegrini, Rosati, Scarpitti, Schulte, Spatafora, Taylor, Van Bynen and Wheeler (20)
Against:
(0)
Carried Unanimously
122 BYLAWS
It was moved by Mayor Grossi, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor that Council introduce and approve certain Bills in the form as noted on the Revised Agenda and enact them as Bylaws.
Bylaw No. 2014-55
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. LI-8-95-76 to permit retail business establishments to be open on holidays – City of Vaughan: Thornhill Area
Bylaw No. 2014-75
A bylaw to adopt Amendment No. 71 to the Official Plan for The Regional Municipality of York
Bylaw No. 2014-56
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-1340-2002-142 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Ninth Line (YR 69)
Bylaw No. 2014-57
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R- 1319-2002-121 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Major Mackenzie Drive East (YR 25)
Bylaw No. 2014-58
To stop up and close a portion of Islington Avenue (YR 17) in the City of Vaughan
Bylaw No. 2014-59
To stop up and close a portion of Ninth Line (YR 69) in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
Bylaw No. 2014-60
To stop up and close and portion of Major Mackenzie Drive West (YR 25) in the City of Vaughan
Bylaw No. 2014-61
To acquire certain lands for or in connection with the widening and construction of Bus Rapid Transit Corridor, 1082 Centre Street in the City of Vaughan
Bylaw No. 2014-62
To acquire certain lands for or in connection with the widening and reconstruction of Highway 7 (YR 7) from Verclaire Gate to Sciberras Road in the City of Markham
Bylaw No. 2014-63
To acquire certain lands for or in connection with the widening and reconstruction of St. John’s Sideroad (YR 26) from Bayview Ave (YR 34) to Hwy 404 in the Town of Aurora
Bylaw No. 2014-64
To acquire certain lands for or in connection with implementing intersection improvements at Keele St. (YR 6) and Lloydtown/Aurora Rd. (YR 16) in the Township of King
Bylaw No. 2014-65
To acquire certain lands for or in connection with the reconstruction of Leslie St. (YR 12) from Bethesda Sideroad to Bloomington Rd (YR 40) in the Town of Richmond Hill
Bylaw No. 2014-66
To acquire certain lands for or in connection with the widening and reconstruction of Leslie St. (YR 12) from Wellington St. E. (YR 15) to St. John’s Sideroad (YR 26) in the Town of Aurora
Bylaw No. 2014-67
To acquire certain lands for or in connection with the widening and reconstruction of Major Mackenzie Drive West (YR 25) from Weston Road (YR 56) to Islington Ave. (YR 17) in the City of Vaughan
Bylaw No. 2014-68
To acquire certain lands for or in connection with the widening and construction of Bus Rapid Transit Corridor, Davis Drive (YR 31) in the Town of Newmarket
Bylaw No. 2014-69
To establish lands as public highways to form part of Major Mackenzie Drive West (Y.R. 25), Holland Landing Road (Y.R. 83), Dufferin Street (Y.R. 53), Teston Road (Y.R. 49), Yonge Street (Y.R. 1), and 16th Avenue (Y.R. 73)
Bylaw No. 2014-70
To add certain lands to the Regional Road System in the City of Vaughan
Bylaw No. 2014-71
A bylaw to provide for the issuance of licences for lodging houses
Bylaw No. 2014-72
To amend Bylaw No. R-1107-96-126 being a bylaw to set out all the roads in the Regional Road System
Bylaw No. 2014-73
To stop up and close a portion of Major Mackenzie Drive East (YR 25) in the City of Markham
Bylaw No. 2014-74
To authorize the borrowing upon serial debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $9,056,000.00 towards the cost of certain capital works of The Corporation of the City of Vaughan
Bylaw No. 2014-76
To establish lands as public highways to form part of Ninth Line (Y.R. 69) and Major Mackenzie Drive East (Y.R. 25)
Bylaw No. 2014-77
To remove part of Ninth Line (Y.R. 69) from the Regional Road System in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
Bylaw No. 2014-78
To add certain lands to the Regional Road System in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
Bylaw No. 2014-79
To add certain lands to the Regional Road System in the City of Markham
Bylaw No. 2014-80
To add certain lands to the Regional Road System in the City of Markham
Bylaw No. 2014-81
A bylaw to govern the proceedings of Council and its Committees
Carried
OTHER BUSINESS
123 Highway 404 Extension from Green Lane to Ravenshoe Road
Mayor Grossi advised that the official opening of the extension of Highway 404 to Ravenshoe Road is expected to be during the week of September 15, 2014.
124 Sherwood Amber Glen Ratepayers Association
It was moved by Regional Councillor Heath, seconded by Mayor Scarpitti that the communication from Gord Walter, President, Sherwood Amber Glen Ratepayers Association relating to extending the Region’s prohibition on trucks on Ninth Line from 16th Avenue to Highway 407 ETR be received and referred to staff.
Carried
125 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) – Update
Regional Councillor Heath advised that, at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Board Meeting in Saguenay, Quebec, Regional Councillor Hogg, the former York Region representative on FCM, was recognized for her valuable contribution and participation over the past several years.
Topics of discussion at the Board Meeting included infrastructure, railway safety and green municipal funds, on which Regional Councillor Heath will report back.
126 26th Annual Magna Hoedown – Town of Aurora
Mayor Dawe reminded Members of Council of the Hoedown event taking place on September 12 and 13, 2014 at 337 Magna Drive in Aurora and encouraged everyone to attend.
127 Retirement of Sylvia Patterson
Regional Chair Fisch recognized Sylvia Patterson, General Manager of Housing and Long Term Care and Assistant General Manager of Housing York Inc. for her very valuable 15 years of excellent service at York Region and her total of 35 years in public service.
The Regional Chair indicated that Sylvia has worked very hard to address a number of housing issues. She has kept Council well-informed and helped it to make decisions in areas where Council would not have gone 15 years ago. Sylvia’s contributions at York Region include extensive work with Thornhill Green, Belinda’s Place, Tom Taylor Place, Lakeside Residence and most recently, the Richmond Hill Housing and Community Hub.
The Regional Chair added that Sylvia’s commitment to housing reaches beyond her work at York Region, as she is also the founding Chair of Habitat for Humanity, and has held the positions of Chair of the Ontario Municipal Benchmarking Initiative and President of the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association.
On behalf of Regional Council and York Region, Regional Chair Fisch thanked Sylvia for her numerous contributions, hard work and dedication.
MOTION
128 2015 Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Calendar
It was moved by Mayor Van Bynen, seconded by Mayor Hackson that Council approve the 2015 Calendar of Council and Committee of the Whole meetings.
Carried
129 PRIVATE SESSION
It was moved by Mayor Barrow, seconded by Mayor Emmerson that Council convene in Private Session for the purpose of considering the following:
1. Development Charge Complaint – Development Charge Rates for Villa Royale Shopping Centre Inc. – Potential Litigation
2. Authorization of a Memorandum of Understanding – Highway 404 – Acquisition of Property and Potential Litigation
3. Housing York Inc. Redevelopment Opportunity Update – City of Markham – Land Acquisition
4. Application for Approval to Expropriate – Widening and Reconstruction of Major Mackenzie Drive Projects 85650 and 81320, City of Vaughan – Land Acquisition
5. Acquisition of Land – Regional Uses – Town of Newmarket – Land Acquisition
6. Communication regarding Acquisition of Land – Regional Uses – Town of Newmarket – Land Acquisition
7. Canada Revenue Agency – Solicitor-Client Privilege
8. Acquisition of Land – Bus Terminal, City of Markham – Update – Land Acquisition
9. Appointment – Personal Matter about an Identifiable Individual
Carried
Council met in Private Session at 10:43 a.m. and reconvened in Council at 11:32 a.m.
It was moved by Mayor Dawe, seconded by Regional Councillor Hogg that Council rise and report from Private Session.
Carried
130 Development Charge Complaint – Development Charge Rates for Villa Royale Shopping Centre Inc.
It was moved by Regional Councillor Heath, seconded by Mayor Pellegrini that Council receive the confidential report of the Committee of the Whole, dated September 4, 2014.
Carried
131 Authorization of a Memorandum of Understanding – Highway 404
It was moved by Mayor Barrow, seconded by Mayor Scarpitti that Council adopt the recommendation contained in the private report of Committee of the Whole, dated September 4, 2014 as follows:
1. Council authorize a Memorandum of Understanding between the Region, the Town of Richmond Hill and Leslie Elgin Developments Inc.
Carried
132 Housing York Inc. Redevelopment Opportunity Update – City of Markham
It was moved by Mayor Scarpitti, seconded by Regional Councillor Heath that Council adopt the confidential recommendations contained in the private report of the Committee of the Whole, dated September 4, 2014.
Carried
133 Application for Approval to Expropriate – Widening and Reconstruction of Major Mackenzie Drive Projects 85650 and 81320, City of Vaughan
It was moved by Mayor Bevilacqua, seconded by Regional Councillor Di Biase that Council adopt the recommendations contained in the private report of the Committee of the Whole, dated September 4, 2014 as follows:
1. Council authorize an application for approval to expropriate the following land for the widening and reconstruction of Major Mackenzie Drive, within the City of Vaughan:
| No. | Owner | Municipal Address | Legal Description | Interest Required |
| 1 |
Fabrizi, Curzio Fabrizi, Carlo |
6191 Major Mackenzie Drive | Part of the West Half of Lot 20, Concession 9, City of Vaughan, Part 14 Plan 65R-14755, together with R412618 | Fee Simple |
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land (the “Notice”) and to serve and publish the Notice, as required under the Expropriations Act (the “Act”).
3. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for an inquiry that are received and to represent the Region, as necessary, at an inquiry held under the Act.
4. Council authorize the introduction of the necessary bylaws to give effect to these recommendations.
Carried
134 Acquisition of Land – Regional Uses – Town of Newmarket
It was moved by Regional Councillor Taylor, seconded by Mayor Dawe that Council adopt the recommendations contained in the private report of Committee of the Whole, dated September 4, 2014 as follows:
1. Council authorize the acquisition of the following lands, required to accommodate uses for multiple Regional departments including an Emergency Medical Services station for Community and Health Services, a snow management facility for Transportation and Community Planning and other potential Regional uses, in the Town of Newmarket:
| No. | Owner | Municipal Address | Legal Description | Interest Required |
| 1 | Halton Recycling Ltd. | N/A |
Pt Lt 31, Concession 3 Whitchurch as in R749329 except Pt 1, R264648 Pt Lt 31 Concession 3 Whitchurch as in R749159 except Pt 1, R264648 Pt Lt 31 Concession 3 Whitchurch as in R686528 Block 6, Plan 65M3804 Lot 3, Plan 65M3804
|
Fee Simple |
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the agreement of purchase and sale and all necessary documents to complete the transaction.
3. Council authorize an additional $2,929,500 for the purchase of the lands and $250,000 for transaction costs for a total of $3,179,500 of Capital Spending Authority (CSA) in the 2014 Capital Budget.
4. Council authorize a total of $6,649,500 plus estimated transaction costs of $250,000 of funding for this project from the following sources:
a) $3,720,000 of debt authority be transferred from the approved Transportation and Community Planning Department 2014 budget (Project 85790)
b) $3,179,500 from the Land Banking Reserve
5. The Land Banking Reserve be refunded from any future sale of 445 Bogartown Curve.
6. $3,179,500 be reimbursed to the Land Banking Reserve when the future user of the unallocated land is determined.
Carried
(See Minute No. 135.)
135 Communication regarding Acquisition of Land – Regional Uses – Town of Newmarket
It was moved by Mayor Scarpitti, seconded by Mayor Hackson that Council receive the private communication from Mafalda Avellino, Executive Director, Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board, dated September 10, 2014.
(See Minute No. 134.)
136 Canada Revenue Agency
It was moved by Mayor Barrow, seconded by Mayor Emmerson that Council adopt the recommendation contained in the private report of Committee of the Whole, dated September 4, 2014 as follows:
1. Council receive this report for information.
Carried
137 Acquisition of Land – Bus Terminal, City of Markham – Update
It was moved by Regional Councillor Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Li that Council adopt the recommendation in the private report of the Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated September 10, 2014 as follows:
1. Council authorize the Commissioner of Corporate Services to finalize the acquisition of the Cornell Bus Terminal lands based on the updated cost share obligations outlined in the private report.
Carried
138 Appointment of Commissioner of Corporate Services
It was moved by Regional Councillor Taylor, seconded by Mayor Emmerson that Council confirm the appointment of Dino Basso as the Commissioner of Corporate Services, effective September 29, 2014.
Carried
139 CONFIRMATORY BYLAW
It was moved by Regional Councillor Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Landon that Council enact the following bylaw to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council.
Bylaw No. 2014-82
To confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on September 11, 2014.
Carried
The Council meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
Regional Clerk
Minutes confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Regional Council held on November 13, 2014.
Regional Chair
