The Regional Municipality of York
Report No. 1
of the Committee of the Whole
Meeting Held on January 18, 2018
For Consideration by
The Council of The Regional Municipality of York
on January 25, 2018
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The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. on January 18, 2018 with Regional Chair Emmerson in the chair.
The following were also in attendance:
Members
J. Altmann, N. Armstrong, M. Bevilacqua, N. Davison, G. Dawe,
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
Staff
C. Abankwa, D. Basso, L. Bigioni, P. Casey, K. Chislett,
P. Freeman, L. Gonsalves, E. Hankins, B. Hughes, J. Hulton,
Dr. K. Kurji, B. Macgregor, E. Mahoney, J. Petrungaro,
M. Rabeau, C. Raynor, R. Roy, M. Shatil, V. Shuttleworth,
J. Steele, B. Titherington, M.F. Turner, K. Whitney
Table of Contents
Development Charge Complaint Hearing
Community and Health Services Items
Planning and Economic Development Items
Finance and Administration Items
Opening Remarks from Regional Chairman
1. Regional Chair Emmerson made the following remarks:
“I would like to begin today’s meeting by acknowledging that York Region extends over lands originally used and occupied by Indigenous Peoples, and on behalf of York Region, I would like to thank First Nations and the Métis for sharing this land.
I would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our closest First Nation community.”
Development Charge Complaint Hearing
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2. 820 Lagoon Drive, Town of Georgina
Pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, the Regional Committee of the Whole held a hearing to consider a complaint regarding development charges payable by Alan Erwood at 820 Lagoon Drive, Town of Georgina.
Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the presentation by Bola Ogunmefun, Associate Counsel, Legal Services.
2. Receipt of the deputation by Gord Mahoney, Senior Planner, Michael Smith Planning Consultants; Development Coordinators Ltd., representing Alan Erwood – Peter Erwood as attorney.
3. Receipt of the report dated December 22, 2017 from the Commissioner of Finance.
4. Council authorize staff to defend the dismissal of the Development Charge Complaint at the Ontario Municipal Board (which will be replaced by Local Planning Appeal Tribunal when the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017 comes into force) should the Complainant appeal Council’s decision.
(See Clause 26)
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 Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services, dated December 18, 2017 regarding “Mount Albert Road and Centre Street - Proposed Traffic Control Signal Open House”.
2. Receipt of the communication from S. McAdam, Executive Correspondence Officer, Office of the Prime Minister, dated November 27, 2017 and the communication from Stephen M.A. Huycke, Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk, Town of Richmond Hill, dated October 11, 2017 regarding the Greater Toronto Rail Network.
3. Receipt and referral to staff of the communication from Barbara A. McEwan, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, dated October 30, 2017 regarding “Strategy for Supporting and Advancing Transportation Infrastructure Improvements in the Jane Street Corridor and Assessing Future Land Use Implications”.
4. Receipt and referral to staff of the communication from Barbara A. McEwan, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, dated October 30, 2017 regarding “Dufferin Street Environmental Assessment”.
5. Receipt of the communication from Stephen M.A. Huycke, Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk, Town of Richmond Hill, dated December 14, 2017 regarding “Metrolinx's Draft 2041 Regional Transportation Plan [9 MB]”.
6. Receipt of the communication from Carey deGorter, General Manager, Corporate Services / Town Clerk, Town of Caledon, dated November 16, 2017 regarding “Caledon Transportation Master Plan [4.5 MB]”.
7. Receipt and referral to staff of the communication from Fernando Lamanna, Municipal Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury, dated December 21, 2017 regarding “York Region's 10 Year Capital Project Plan - Removal of Doane Road Widening and Doane Road Highway 404 Interchange”.
8. Receipt and referral to staff of the communication from Fernando Lamanna, Municipal Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury, dated December 21, 2017 regarding “Highway 400-404 Connecting Link”.
9. Receipt and referral to staff of the communication from Barbara A. McEwan, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, dated December 19, 2017 regarding “Traffic Control Signals at Teston Road and Mosque Gate”, and receipt of the updated information from Barbara A. McEwan, dated January 16, 2018.
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4. Request for Traffic Signal - 13415 Dufferin Street, Township of King
Environmental Services
Mayor Quirk chaired the Environmental Services section of Committee of the Whole.
5. Communications – Environmental Services
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Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the communication from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services, dated December 8, 2017 regarding “2017 Report on Source Water Protection Implementation [6 MB]”.
2. Receipt of the communication from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services, dated December 8, 2017 regarding “Update on Consultation Timelines for Amending the Blue Box Program Plan towards Full Producer Responsibility”.
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6. Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Update
7. Duffin Creek Plant Outfall - Class Environmental Assessment Status Update
8. Upper York Sewage Solutions Individual Environmental Assessment Approval Status Update
9. Installation of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic System for York Region Transit Facility in the City of Vaughan
Community and Health Services
Regional Councillor Rosati chaired the Community and Health Services section of Committee of the Whole.
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10. Update on the Mental Health Matters Initiative [2.7 MB]
11. Provincial Consultation on Income Security: A Roadmap for Change
12. York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee - Report No. 5
Planning and Economic Development
Regional Councillor Li chaired the Planning and Economic Development section of Committee of the Whole.
13. Communications – Planning and Economic Development
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Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. East Humber Headwaters Park
a) Receipt of the communication from Kathryn Moyle, Township Clerk, Township of King, dated December 12, 2017 regarding “Oak Ridges Moraine - Proposed Resolution in Support of Establishment of East Humber Headwaters Park”, endorsement of the motion from the Township of King as outlined in the correspondence, and communication to the Province of Ontario of Regional Council’s support.
b) Receipt of the communication from Kathy Stranks, Senior Manager, Corporate Secretariat, CEO’s Office, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, dated January 16, 2018.
c) Receipt of the deputation by Debbe Crandall, Environmental Consultant.
2. Receipt of the communication from Valerie Shuttleworth, Chief Planner, dated January 18, 2018 regarding “Changes to the Land Use Planning Appeal System (OMB Reform) through Bill 139 - Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act”.
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14. Municipal Comprehensive Review, Regional Official Plan Update and Vision 2051 - Consultation Plan
Finance and Administration
Mayor Pellegrini chaired the Finance and Administration section of Committee of the Whole.
15. Communications – Finance and Administration
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Committee of the Whole recommends:
1. Receipt of the communication from Graham Milne, Regional Clerk, Halton Region, dated December 20, 2017 regarding “MPAC Service Delivery Shortcomings”.
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16. 2018 Interim Tax Levy
17. Deferral of Development Charges for the Hospice Vaughan Palliative Care Facility - City of Vaughan
18. Emergency Management Program Annual Compliance Review and Bylaw Revision - 2017
19. Acquisition of Land - 20967 2nd Concession Road - Upper York Sewage Solutions - Town of East Gwillimbury
20. Expropriation of Land - West Vaughan Sewage Servicing Project - City of Vaughan
21. Compensation for Expropriation - Major Mackenzie Drive from Highway 50 to Highway 427 Interchange - City of Vaughan
22. Expropriation of Land - 12960 Yonge Street and 57 King Road - Town of Richmond Hill
23. Contract Awards Report - July 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017
24. Establishing Procedures for Alternate Members of Council
Other Business
25. Amazon Headquarters 2 (HQ2) Shortlist
Regional Chair Emmerson announced that Toronto Region has made the shortlist for Amazon Headquarters 2 (HQ2).
Committee recessed at 12:20 p.m. and reconvened at 1:02 p.m. with all members present except Mayors Barrow and Bevilacqua and Regional Councillors Ferri, Jones, Li, Rosati, Singh and Taylor.
Private Session
Committee of the Whole resolved into private session at 1:02 p.m. to consider the following:
1. Development Charge Complaint for 820 Lagoon Drive, Town of Georgina - Potential Litigation
2. Update on Settlement of Durham York Energy Centre 2016 Annual Reconciliation - Potential Litigation
3. Private Attachment to Clause 20 - Acquisition of Land, 20967 2nd Concession Road, Upper York Sewage Solutions, Town of East Gwillimbury - Acquisition of Land
4. Private Attachment to Clause 22 - Compensation for Expropriation, Major Mackenzie Drive from Highway 50 to Highway 427 Interchange, City of Vaughan - Acquisition of Land
Committee of the Whole resumed in public session at 1:17 p.m. and reported the following:
26. Development Charge Complaint for 820 Lagoon Drive, Town of Georgina
Committee of the Whole reported its decision of the Development Charge Complaint (see Clause 2) and adopted the confidential direction to staff contained in the confidential report of the Commissioner of Finance, dated December 22, 2017.
27. Update on Settlement of Durham York Energy Centre 2016 Annual Reconciliation
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the confidential memorandum from the Commissioner of Environmental Services, dated December 12, 2017.
28. Private Attachment to Clause 19 - Acquisition of Land, 20967 2nd Concession Road, Upper York Sewage Solutions, Town of East Gwillimbury
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 19.
29. Private Attachment to Clause 21 - Compensation for Expropriation, Major Mackenzie Drive from Highway 50 to Highway 427 Interchange, City of Vaughan
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 21.
The Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 1:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
January 18, 2018 W. Emmerson
Newmarket, Ontario Regional Chair
C. Raynor
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