The Regional Municipality of York
Report No. 10
of the Committee of the Whole
Meeting Held on June 9, 2016
For Consideration by
The Council of The Regional Municipality of York
on June 23, 2016
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The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. on June 9, 2016 with Regional Chair Emmerson in the chair.
The following were also in attendance:
Members
J. Altmann, N. Armstrong, D. Barrow, 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, F. Scarpitti, V. Spatafora,
J. Taylor, T. Van Bynen, D. Wheeler
Staff
C. Abankwa, N. Barrette, D. Basso, L. Bigioni, A.M. Carroll,
P. Casey, S. Collins, R. Farrell, S. Fung, D. Horner, R. Huetl,
B. Hughes, J. Hulton, D. Kelly, D. Kostopoulos, Dr. K. Kurji,
B. Macgregor, E. Mahoney, L. McDowell, M. Rabeau, R. Roy,
J. Scholten, V. Shuttleworth, B. Titherington, M.F. Turner,
A. Urbanski
Table of Contents
Community and Health Services Items
Disclosure of Interest
1. 2016 Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update
Regional Councillor Di Biase declared an interest in those portions of Clause 12 - “2016 Water and Wastewater Master Plan” – as they relate to Block 27 in the City of Vaughan, due to his children owning property within Block 27. Regional Councillor Di Biase did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on this portion of the item.
(Please refer to Clause 12.)
Deputation
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2. Lake Simcoe Georgian Bay Wetland Collaborative Update
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the deputation by Kristen Wozniak, Conservation Programs Specialist - Provincial Policy and Kevin Rich, Representative, Ducks Unlimited Canada.
Transportation Services
Regional Councillor Spatafora chaired the Transportation Services section of Committee of the Whole.
3. Communications – Transportation Services
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Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the communication from Daniel Kostopoulos, Commissioner, Transportation Services, dated May 26, 2016 regarding “Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Operations and Maintenance Agreement”.
2. Receipt and referral to staff of the communication from Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham, dated May 9, 2016 regarding “407 Transitway (Kennedy Road to Brock Road) Transit Project Assessment Process” [5.3 MB].
3. Receipt of the communication from Steven Del Duca, Minister, Ministry of Transportation, dated May 19, 2016 regarding “Ministry of Transportation's Highway 404 Class Environmental Assessment Study - Highway 407 ETR to Green Lane”.
4. Receipt of the communication from Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham, dated May 24, 2016 regarding “Smart Commute - Markham, Richmond Hill 2016 Business Plan”.
5. Receipt and referral to staff of the communication from Jeffrey A. Abrams, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, dated May 24, 2016 regarding “Underground Relocation of Hydro Distribution Lines Update - Highway 7 and Jane Street - Vaughan Metropolitan Centre”.
6. Receipt and referral to staff of the communication from Martha Pettit, Deputy Clerk, City of Markham, dated June 7, 2016 regarding “Whistle Cessation on Stouffville GO Line - Progress Update”.
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4. 2016 Transportation Master Plan Update [5.3 MB]
[Due to file size, Attachments 1 and 2 to this report and other accompanying materials are presented here separately:
Attachment 1 (Main Report, 5 MB), Attachment 2 (Executive Summary, 8 MB),
Transportation Master Plan Maps: 1-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-19,
Aerial Photos, Deputations, Communications]
[Please also visit the Transportation Master Plan web page to access electronic copies of the Transportation Master Plan Main Report, Executive Summary, Maps and Background Reports]
5. Regional Express Rail Update
6. Award of Contract P-16-35 Pavement Condition Data Collection/Processing and Collection of Right-of-Way Images
7. Consultant Services Fee for Additional Scope of Work for Detailed Design of Keele Street from Steeles Avenue to Highway 7, City of Vaughan
8. Award of Contract for the Supply of Digital Two-Way Radios for the Regional Fleet
9. All-Way Stop Control - Intersection of Dalton Road and Baseline Road, Town of Georgina
10. PRESTO Operating Agreement Renewal Update
Environmental Services
Regional Councillor Wheeler chaired the Environmental Services section of Committee of the Whole.
11. Communications – Environmental Services
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Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the communication regarding the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry EBR Registry Posting, dated May 12, 2016 pertaining to the “Conservation Authorities Act Review Consultation”.
2. Receipt and referral to staff of the communication from The Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Minister, Ministry of Energy, dated May 19, 2016 regarding “Long-Term Energy Plan”.
3. Receipt of the communication from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner, Environmental Services, dated June 9, 2016 regarding “Update on Waste-Free Ontario Act”.
4. Receipt of the communication from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner, Environmental Services, dated June 9, 2016 regarding “2014 Waste Diversion Rate Verification and Adjustment Update”.
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12. 2016 Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update [4.3 MB]
[Because of file size, Attachment 1 and the Communications are presented here separately: Attachment 1 (11 MB), Communications]
13. Contingency Waste Disposal Strategy
14. University of Toronto Drinking Water Research Group - Partnership Renewal to Support Research and Innovation
15. Source Protection Committee Membership and Alternate Risk Management Official Appointment
Community and Health Services
Regional Councillor Taylor chaired the Community and Health Services section of Committee of the Whole.
16. Communications – Community and Health Services
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Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the communication from Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, dated May 17, 2016 regarding “Funding for Dedicated Nurses to Receive Ambulance Patients”.
2. Receipt of the communication from Tim Hadwen, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Housing and Long-Term Care, dated May 30, 2016 regarding “Community Paramedicine Initiatives Funding”.
3. Receipt and endorsement of the communication from Adelina Urbanski, Commissioner, Community and Health Services, dated June 9, 2016 regarding “Proposed Appeal Procedure for Service Manager Decisions”.
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17. 10-Year Housing Plan 2015 Progress Report [10.5 MB]
18. Social Housing Electricity Efficiency Program Participation
19. Family Strengthening Programs – Updates/Changes
20. Purchase Agreement Approvals for Paramedic Services
21. Donation of Paramedic Services Decommissioned Ambulances for 2016
Other Business
22. Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Board Appointments
Regional Chair Wayne Emmerson was appointed to the Board of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities at the Annual Conference in Winnipeg, along with Paul Pirri, Councillor, Town of Aurora and Godwin Chan, Councillor, Town of Richmond Hill.
Private Session
Committee of the Whole resolved into private session at 12:36 p.m. to consider the following:
1. Unionville Affordable Seniors’ Housing Development Agreements – Land Acquisition
2. Private Attachment to Clause 20 – Purchase Agreement Approvals for Paramedic Services – Security of Regional Property
Committee of the Whole resumed in public session at 12:37 p.m. and reported the following:
23. Unionville Affordable Seniors’ Housing Development Agreements
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the recommendation contained in the confidential report of the Commissioner of Community and Health Services, dated May 27, 2016 and that the report be forwarded for consideration at Council’s private session on June 23, 2016.
24. Private Attachment to Clause 20 - Purchase Agreement Approvals for Paramedic Services
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 20.
The Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 12:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
June 9, 2016 W. Emmerson
Newmarket, Ontario Regional Chair
D. Kelly
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