The Regional Municipality of York
Report No. 9
of the Committee of the Whole
Meeting Held on May 10, 2018
For Consideration by
The Council of The Regional Municipality of York
on May 17, 2018
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The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. on May 10, 2018 with Regional Chair Emmerson in the chair. Committee recessed at 12:11 p.m. and reconvened at 1 p.m.
The following were also in attendance:
Members
J. Altmann, N. Armstrong, D. Barrow, M. Bevilacqua, N. Davison, G. Dawe, M. Ferri, V. Hackson, J. Heath, B. Hogg, J. Jones, J. Li, S. Pellegrini, M. Quirk, G. Rosati, F. Scarpitti, S. Singh, V. Spatafora, J. Taylor, T. Van Bynen
Staff
D. Basso, L. Brooks, A.M. Carroll, P. Casey, K. Chislett, P. Freeman, E. Hankins, B. Hughes, J. Hulton, P. Jankowski, D. Lindeblom, B. Macgregor, C. Raynor, R. Roy, M. Shatil, J. Silva, K. Strueby, B. Titherington, M.F. Turner, K. Whitney
Table of Contents
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.”
Planning and Economic Development
Regional Chair Emmerson chaired the Planning and Economic Development section of Committee of the Whole.
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2. 2014 - 2018 Council Accomplishments - Planning and Economic Development
3. Growth and Development Review 2017 [7.4 MB]
4. 2017 Regional Centres and Corridors Update [5 MB]
5. Toronto Global 2016 to 2018 Results
Finance and Administration
Mayor Barrow chaired the Finance and Administration section of Committee of the Whole.
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6. 2014 - 2018 Council Accomplishments and Highlights – Finance and Administration
7. Meeting Growth Plan Infrastructure Demands and Financial Sustainability: 2018 Update
8. 2019 to 2023 Strategic Plan Development
9. Year 3 (2017) Progress Report 2015 to 2019 Strategic Plan
10. 2019 Budget Timeline
11. York University Markham Centre Campus Funding Agreement
12. 2017 Annual Investment Report
13. 2018 Development Charge Background Study and Bylaw Amendment [4 MB]
14. Technology System Contract Renewals and Extensions
(See Clause 30.)
15. Contract Awards, including Renewals, Approvals, and Emergency Purchases January 1, 2018 – March 31, 2018
16. 2018 Property Tax Capping
17. Direct Purchase Award for an Electronic Timekeeping Solution
(See Clause 31.)
18. Write-Off of Uncollectable POA Fines and Collection Strategy Update
19. Update on Bill 175, the Safer Ontario Act, 2018
20. Acquisition of Land - Mid-Block Crossing of Highway 404 North of 16th Avenue, City of Markham
(See Clause 32.)
21. Acquisition of Land - 2960 Teston Road, City of Vaughan
(See Clause 33.)
22. Acquisition of Land - Cachet Woods Court, City of Markham
(See Clause 34.)
23. Compensation for Expropriation - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 16581-16599 Yonge Street, Town of Newmarket
(See Clause 35.)
24. Compensation for Expropriation - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - Highway 7 West, Centre Street and Bathurst Street, City of Vaughan
(See Clause 36.)
25. Compensation for Expropriation - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - Yonge Street from Highway 7 to Major Mackenzie Drive, Town of Richmond Hill
(See Clause 37.)
26. Compensation for Expropriation - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - Yonge Street from Levendale Road to Gamble Road/19th Avenue, Town of Richmond Hill
(See Clause 38.)
27. Disposition of Lands - Town of Newmarket
(See Clause 39.)
28. Expropriation of Land - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 4800 Highway 7 West, City of Vaughan
Private Session
Committee of the Whole resolved into private session at 1:58 p.m. to consider the following:
1. Development Charge Bylaw Amendment - Solicitor-Client
2. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 14 - Technology System Contract Renewals and Extensions - Security of Property
3. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 17 - Direct Purchase Award for an Electronic Timekeeping Solution - Security of Property
4. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 20 - Acquisition of Land - Mid-Block Crossing of Highway 404 North of 16th Avenue, City of Markham - Land Acquisition
5. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 21 - Acquisition of Land - 2960 Teston Road, City of Vaughan - Land Acquisition
6. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 22 - Acquisition of Land - Cachet Woods Court, City of Markham - Land Acquisition
7. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 23 - Compensation for Expropriation - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 16581-16599 Yonge Street, Town of Newmarket - Land Acquisition
8. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 24 - Compensation for Expropriation - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - Highway 7 West, Centre Street and Bathurst Street, City of Vaughan - Land Acquisition
9. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 25 - Compensation for Expropriation - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - Yonge Street from Highway 7 to Major Mackenzie Drive, Town of Richmond Hill - Land Acquisition
10. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 26 - Compensation for Expropriation - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - Yonge Street from Levendale Road to Gamble Road/19th Avenue, Town of Richmond Hill - Land Acquisition
11. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 27 - Disposition of Lands - Town of Newmarket - Land Disposition
Committee of the Whole resumed in public session at 1:59 p.m. and reported the following:
29. Development Charge Bylaw Amendment
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the confidential memorandum from Joy Hulton, Regional Solicitor, dated May 10, 2018 and that the memorandum be forwarded for consideration at Council’s private session on May 17, 2018.
30. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 14 - Technology System Contract Renewals and Extensions
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 14.
31. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 17 - Direct Purchase Award for an Electronic Timekeeping Solution
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 17.
32. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 20 - Acquisition of Land - Mid-Block Crossing of Highway 404 North of 16th Avenue, City of Markham
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 20.
33. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 21 - Acquisition of Land - 2960 Teston Road, City of Vaughan
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 21.
34. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 22 - Acquisition of Land - Cachet Woods Court, City of Markham
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 22.
35. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 23 - Compensation for Expropriation - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 16581-16599 Yonge Street, Town of Newmarket
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 23.
36. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 24 - Compensation for Expropriation - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - Highway 7 West, Centre Street and Bathurst Street, City of Vaughan
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 24.
37. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 25 - Compensation for Expropriation - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - Yonge Street from Highway 7 to Major Mackenzie Drive, Town of Richmond Hill
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 25.
38. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 26 - Compensation for Expropriation - Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - Yonge Street from Levendale Road to Gamble Road/19th Avenue, Town of Richmond Hill
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 26.
39. Private Attachment 1 to Clause 27 - Disposition of Lands - Town of Newmarket
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment referred to in Clause 27.
The Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
May 10, 2018 W. Emmerson
Newmarket, Ontario Regional Chair
C. Raynor
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