THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK

REPORT NO. 1

OF THE REGIONAL

COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SERVICES COMMITTEE

MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 13, 2013

For Consideration by

The Council of The Regional Municipality of York

on February 21, 2013

Chair:               Regional Councillor J. Heath

Members:          Regional Councillor G. Rosati, Vice Chair

Regional Councillor J. Li

Regional Councillor J. Taylor

Staff Present:    C. Abankwa, N. Barrette, D. Basso, P. Casey, C. Clark, L. Gonsalves,

D. Horner, C. Hotchkiss B. Hughes, J. Hulton, Dr. K. Kurji, B. Macgregor,

J. Mitchell, S. Patterson, K. Strueby, A. Urbanski

The Community and Health Services Committee began its meeting at 1:04 p.m. on February 13, 2013.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1  EXPANDING PARAMEDICINE IN THE COMMUNITY

2  UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE YORK REGION IMMIGRATION SETTLEMENT STRATEGY

3  MULTI-YEAR PLAN PROGRESS REPORT 2012

4  YORK REGION COMMUNITY INVESTMENT STRATEGY: UPDATED TO ALIGN WITH REGIONAL STRATEGIES

5  UPDATING THE COMMISSIONER'S DELEGATED AUTHORITIES AS ADMINISTRATOR OF HOUSING PROGRAMS DELIVERED UNDER THE HOUSING SERVICES ACT, 2011

6  LONG-TERM CARE PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ONTARIO SHORES CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

7  CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF HOMEMAKERS AND NURSES SERVICES

8  HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING BOARD � YORK REGION REPORT NO. 3

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9  UPDATE - COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS

The Community and Health Services Committee advises Council of the following matters having been considered by the Community and Health Services Committee with the following action:

ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR

1. The Community and Health Services Committee elected Regional Councillor Jack Heath as Chair and Regional Councillor Gino Rosati as Vice Chair for the year 2013.

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COMMUNICATIONS

2. Adelina Urbanski, Commissioner, Community and Health Services, dated January 23, 2013, regarding 'Follow-up to Heart and Stroke Foundation Deputation at November 2012 Committee'  Carried.

3. Dr. Karim Kurji, Medical Officer of Health, dated November 27, 2012, to Regional Councillor Jack Heath regarding 'Response to Fluoridation Concern'  Carried.

4. Dr. Karim Kurji, Medical Officer of Health, dated October 29, 2012, to Ontario Convenience Stores Association regarding 'Contraband Tobacco'  Carried.

(Please refer to Clauses 9.5 and 9.6.)

5. Jeffrey A. Abrams, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, dated December 17, 2012, regarding 'Contraband Tobacco and Community Safety'  Carried.

6. Carolyn Lance, Council Services Coordinator, Town of Georgina, dated December 20, 2012, regarding 'Contraband Tobacco' Carried. 

7. Adelina Urbanski, Commissioner, Community and Health Services, dated February 13, 2013, regarding 'Living Longer, Living Well: Highlights and Key Recommendations for Ontario's Seniors Strategy'  Carried.

8. Adelina Urbanski, Commissioner, Community and Health Services, dated February 13, 2013, regarding 'Community and Health Services Statistical Information, January�December 2012'  Carried.

10  PRIVATE SESSION

Committee did not resolve into private session.

1. Private Report of the Commissioner of Community and Health Services � Investment in Affordable Housing for Ontario Program - Rental Housing Component Allocation Update � Security of Property

The Committee's recommendations will be forwarded to Council for consideration at its February 21, 2013 Private Session.

The Community and Health Services Committee adjourned at 2:33 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

February 13, 2013                                                                                           J. Heath

Newmarket, Ontario                                                                                        Chair

Carol Clark

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