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COUNCIL
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THE
June 23, 2011
Regional Council met at 9:33 a.m. in the Council Chambers, York Region Administrative Centre, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, with Regional Chair Fisch presiding.
The following were present at this Meeting:
Mayor: Barrow, Bevilacqua, Dawe, Emmerson, Grossi, Hackson, Pellegrini, Scarpitti and Van Bynen
Regional Di Biase, Heath, Hogg, Jones, Landon, Li, Rosati, Schulte,
Councillor: Spatafora, Taylor, and Wheeler
Staff: Davidson, Hughes, Hulton, Kurji, Llewellyn-Thomas, Macgregor, Mahoney, Tuckey and Urbanski
DISCLOSURES
118 Queensville/Holland Landing/Sharon YDSS -
(Clause 2 of Finance and Administration Committee Report No. 6 and Private Session Item No. 1)
Mayor Hackson declared an interest in Clause 2 of Finance and Administration Report No. 6 and Private Session Item No. 1, as she resides on Concession 2. Mayor Hackson did not take part in the consideration, discussion or vote on these items and was not present during consideration of Private Session Item No. 1.
PRESENTATION
Council received the following presentation:
119 Mayors' Challenge Run for Southlake
Steve Hinder, Chair, Mayors' Challenge Run for Southlake and Neila Poscente, President and CEO, Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation, thanked the Region for its continued support of the Southlake Regional Health Centre. Mr. Hinder presented the Mayor's Challenge Run trophy to Mayor Tony Van Bynen in recognition of the Town of
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120 MINUTES
It was moved by Mayor Hackson, seconded by Regional Councillor Hogg that Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on May 19, 2011 in the form supplied to the Members.
Carried
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COMMUNICATIONS
Council considered the following communications:
121 "English as a Second Language Week" in
Sheila Nicholas, Chair, Teachers of English as a Second Language Association of Ontario, April 4, 2011, requesting that October 23 to 29, 2011 be recognized as "English as a Second Language Week" in York Region
It was moved by Mayor Hackson, seconded by Regional Councillor Hogg that Council receive the communication and recognize October 23 to 29, 2011 as "English as a Second Language Week".
Carried
122 Langstaff Gateway Secondary Plan �
(Clause 8 of Planning and Economic Development Committee Report No. 6)
Diana Birchall, Director of Policy Planning, City of
It was moved by Mayor Grossi, seconded by Regional Councillor Di Biase that Council receive the communication and refer it to consideration of Clause 8 of Planning and Economic Development Committee Report No. 6.
Carried
123 COMMITTEE REPORTS
It was moved by Regional Councillor Li, seconded by Regional Councillor Spatafora that Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole to consider the following reports:
Report No. 2 of the Audit Committee
Report No. 6 of the Community and Health Services Committee
Report No. 6 of the Environmental Services Committee
Report No. 6 of the Finance and Administration Committee
Report No. 6 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee
Report No. 6 of the Transportation Services Committee
Report No. 1 of the Chief Administrative Officer
Carried
Regional Chair Fisch chaired the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee of the Whole rose and recommended that Council adopt the recommendations in the following reports with amendments as noted:
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Report No. 2 of the Audit Committee
Report No. 6 of the Community and Health Services Committee
Report No. 6 of the Environmental Services Committee
Report No. 6 of the Finance and Administration Committee
(See Minute No. 118 in relation to Clause 2.)
Report No. 6 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee
(See Minute No. 122 in relation to Clause 8.)
Report No. 6 of the Transportation Services Committee
Clause 13 � Doane Road Environmental Assessment Study Update, Yonge Street to Woodbine Avenue, Town of East Gwillimbury was received and referred to the Transportation Services Committee meeting of September 7, 2011 for a more detailed presentation and report from staff on the issues surrounding this matter.
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Report No. 1 of the Chief Administrative Officer
It was moved by Mayor Scarpitti, seconded by Regional Councillor Wheeler that Council adopt the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole.
Carried
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124 BYLAWS
It was moved by Mayor Grossi, seconded by Mayor Van Bynen that Council introduce and approve certain Bills in the form as noted on the Revised Agenda and enact them as Bylaws.
A bylaw to delegate authority to the Regional Treasurer to establish "clawback" percentages for the 2011 taxation year for the commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes
To add certain lands to the Regional Road System in the Town of
To add certain lands to the Regional Road System in the Town of
To amend Bylaw No. W-1-70-18
To acquire certain lands for or in connection with the widening and reconstruction of Ninth Line (YR 69), in the Town of
To establish a public highway (
A bylaw for the imposition of sewer works development charges against land in the Nobleton Community of the
A bylaw to authorize the borrowing upon amortizing debentures in the principal amount of $9,200,000.00 towards the cost of certain capital works of the Corporation of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
A bylaw to authorize the borrowing upon serial debentures in the principal amount of $6,000,000.00 towards the cost of a certain capital work of The Corporation of the
Carried
OTHER BUSINESS
125 Bill Hughes, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer
Regional Chair Fisch and Chief Administrative Officer Bruce Macgregor introduced Bill Hughes, the new Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer.
Mr. Hughes joins the Region after a lengthy career with the
Mr. Hughes indicated that he is looking forward to serving Regional Council and advised of the very positive reputations of York Region, Regional Chair Fisch and Chief Administrative Officer Bruce Macgregor at Queen's Park.
126 Paul Jankowski, General Manager, Roads, Transportation Services
Regional Chair Fisch, on behalf of Council, thanked Paul Jankowski, General Manager of Roads, for his 11 years of service with the Region, and wished him well in his new position as Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works at the City of
Regional Chair Fisch noted Mr. Jankowski's oversight and strong contributions to all of the Region's capital infrastructure projects over the last eight to ten years, totaling billions of dollars. These include the York Durham Sewer System, the Bayview Avenue extension, the Newmarket By pass, Don Cousens Parkway in Markham, St. John's Sideroad in Aurora, the management of the collapsed roadway near Jane Street and Highway 7 in the City of Vaughan, the Box Grove By-pass in Markham, management of the aboriginal remains on Teston Road, the Regional extension of Highway 427 and the Highway 400 interchange at Teston Road.
Paul Jankowski thanked Regional Chair Fisch and indicated it was a pleasure and an honour to serve Regional Council. Mr. Jankowski praised Regional Chair Fisch and the progressiveness of Regional Council, noting that it has the confidence in staff to gets things accomplished.
127 Retirement of Bryan Tuckey, Commissioner of Planning and Development Services
Regional Chair Fisch, on behalf of Council, thanked retiring Commissioner of Planning and Development Services, Bryan Tuckey for a job very well done over the past 11 years with the Region. Regional Chair Fisch advised that Mr. Tuckey has been responsible for community development, infrastructure planning, long range and strategic planning, the GIS system, economic strategy and tourism, and has played a pivotal role in the management of the Region's growth from 730,000 to 1.1 million residents during his tenure. Regional Chair Fisch wished Mr. Tuckey a very well deserved retirement and said he will be missed.
Bryan Tuckey thanked Regional Chair Fisch for his kind words and leadership, Lina Bigioni, Director of Government Relations for all of her support, the Senior Management Team and Bruce Macgregor, Chief Administrative Officer. Mr. Tuckey praised the leadership of Regional Council, the professionalism of Regional planning staff and the numerous accomplishments of the Region which were led and implemented by the Planning Department. These accomplishments included: protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine, the Greening Strategy, Vision 2026, Growth Management Strategy, the Centres and Corridors Strategy, York Info Partnership, Regional Economic Strategy, Biotechnology Strategy, GTA Agricultural Action Plan, Inclusivity Action Plan, Housing and Our Economy � Remaining Competitive, Transit Oriented Development Guidelines, Planning for Tomorrow, York Region Immigration Portal, Sustainability Strategy, Sustainable Development through LEED and Sustainable Homes Incentive Program, the Region's first Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan, Transportation and Water & Wastewater Master Plan, and the Regional Official Plan.
128 Highway 404 Extension to Ravenshoe Road
Mayor Grossi advised that the Senior Project Manager from the
129 PRIVATE SESSION
It was moved by Regional Councillor Jones, seconded by Mayor Bevilacqua that Council convene in Private Session for the purpose of considering the following:
1. Private Report of the Finance and Administration Committee � Legal Opinion �
2. Private Report of the Finance and Administration Committee � Development Charge Complaint JM Hospitality Inc. �
3. Private Report of the Community and Health Services Committee � Redevelopment
4. Private Correspondence of The
Carried
Council met in Private Session at 11:52 a.m. and reconvened in Council at 12:42 p.m.
It was moved by Mayor Bevilacqua, seconded by Regional Councillor Heath that Council rise and report from Private Session.
Carried
130 Legal Opinion �
It was moved by Mayor Barrow, seconded by Mayor Emmerson that Council receive the confidential report from the Regional Solicitor.
Carried
(See Minute No. 118.)
131 Development Charge Complaint -
It was moved by Mayor Scarpitti, seconded by Regional Councillor Heath that Council adopt the recommendations contained in the private report of the Finance and Administration Committee dated June 9, 2011, as follows:
1. Regional Council approve the payment terms outlined in this report in settlement of a development charge complaint from JM Hospitality Inc. that has been submitted to the Regional Municipality of York.
2. The Regional Chair and Regional Solicitor be authorized to execute any agreements related to this settlement.
Carried
132 Redevelopment Opportunity -
It was moved by Mayor Dawe, seconded by Regional Councillor Schulte that Council adopt the recommendations contained in the private report of the Community and Health Services Committee dated June 9, 2011, as follows:
1. Staff be directed to investigate options and opportunities; and
2. Regional Council authorize a budget of up to $150,000 from Investing in Ontario Act, 2008 funds to undertake the necessary feasibility studies
Carried
133 Police Services Board � Joint Training Facility
It was moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Mayor Bevilacqua that Council approve in principle the Police Services Board's request, contained in the private correspondence of The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board, dated June 22, 2011.
Carried
134 CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
It was moved by Regional Councillor Heath, seconded by Regional Councillor Schulte that Council enact the following bylaw to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council.
Bylaw No. 2011-40
To confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on June 23, 2011.
Carried
The Council meeting adjourned at 12:46 p.m.
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Regional Clerk
Minutes confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Regional Council held on September 22, 2011.
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Regional Chair