The Regional Municipality of York
Report No. 14
of the Committee of the Whole
Meeting Held on October 12, 2017
For Consideration by
The Council of The Regional Municipality of York
on October 19, 2017
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The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. on October 12, 2017 with Regional Chair Emmerson in the chair.
The following were also in attendance:
Members
J. Altmann, N. Armstrong, D. Barrow, M. Bevilacqua, N. Davison, G. Dawe, M. Ferri, V. Hackson, B. Hogg, S. Pellegrini, M. Quirk, F. Scarpitti, S. Singh, V. Spatafora, J. Taylor, T. Van Bynen
Staff
D. Basso, L. Bigioni, P. Casey, P. Freeman, E. Hankins, B. Hughes, J. Hulton, P. Jankowski, B. Macgregor, C. Raynor, V. Shuttleworth, M.F. Turner, K. Whitney
Table of Contents
Development Charge Complaint Hearing
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
2. 6053971 Canada Inc. - 70 Whitmore Road, City of Vaughan
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 6053971 Canada Inc. regarding 70 Whitmore Road, City of Vaughan.
The Committee received:
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1. The deputation by Leo Longo, Aird & Berlis LLP on behalf of 6053971 Canada Inc.
2. The communication from Leo Longo, Aird & Berlis LLP on behalf of 6053971 Canada Inc. dated May 16, 2017.
The Committee did not render a decision at this time. Further consideration of the matter will take place during Private Session at Council’s October 19, 2017 meeting.
(See Clause 15)
Planning and Economic Development
Mayor Dawe chaired the Planning and Economic Development section of Committee of the Whole.
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3. Implications of the New Provincial Plans and Regional Municipal Comprehensive Review Work Plan
4. York Telecom Network Implementation and Board Appointment
5. Holiday Shopping Bylaw
6. York Region Agriculture and Agri-food Update and Strategy
7. Referral Request to the Ontario Municipal Board - Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville [6 MB]
8. Broadband Strategy Advisory Task Force - Report No. 8
Finance and Administration
Mayor Barrow chaired the Finance and Administration section of Committee of the Whole.
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9. Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital Capital Funding
10. Temporary Borrowing Authorization for 2018
11. 2017 Open Data Program Update
12. Expropriation of Land - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - Yonge Street from Sawmill Valley Drive/Savage Road to Davis Drive - Town of Newmarket
Private Session
Committee of the Whole resolved into private session at 10:21 a.m. to consider the following:
1. Development Charge Complaint - Development Charge Rates for 6053971 Canada Inc., City of Vaughan – Potential Litigation
2. Labour Relations Verbal Update – Labour Relations
Committee of the Whole resumed in public session at 10:37 a.m., and reported the following:
13. Labour Relations Verbal Update
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the confidential verbal update from Bruce Macgregor, Chief Administrative Officer.
Other Business
14. Canada 150 Farm Family Recognition
Regional Chair Emmerson recognized the significant contribution of the following individuals who have been farming in York Region for the last 150 years or more:
Joanne Akroyd
Alvin & Brenda Brooks
Betty Burkholder
Murray & Kim Empringham
Wayne Forsyth
Charlotte Frisby
Donald Howard
Bart Johnson
Barry Little
James Lockie
Donald Miller
Richard & Barbara Munro
John & Suzetta Pike
Donald Rae
Walter Rae
Dale Reesor
Paul Reesor
Each farmer was presented with a commemorative certificate and sign.
Private Session
Committee of the Whole resolved into private session at 12:02 p.m. to further consider the following:
1. Development Charge Complaint - Development Charge Rates for 6053971 Canada Inc., City of Vaughan – Potential Litigation
Committee of the Whole resumed in public session at 12:36 p.m. and reported the following:
15. Development Charge Complaint - Development Charge Rates for 6053971 Canada Inc., City of Vaughan – Potential Litigation
Further consideration of this matter will occur at the Private Session being held as part of the October 19, 2017 Council meeting, to allow time for staff to provide additional information on this matter.
(See Clause 2)
The Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 12:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
October 12, 2017 W. Emmerson
Newmarket, Ontario Regional Chair
C. Raynor
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