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COUNCIL
OF
THE
March 29, 2007
Regional Council met at 9:30 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, Black, Emmerson, Grossi, Jackson, Morris, Scarpitti,
Van Bynen and Young
Regional Ferri, Frustaglio, Heath, Hogg, Jones, Landon, Rosati, Spatafora,
Councillor: Taylor, Wheeler and Wong
Staff: Davidson, Garrett, Hulton, Kurji, Macgregor, Russell, Simmons, Tuckey
DECLARATIONS
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Mayor Black declared a non-pecuniary interest in Clause 10 of Planning and Economic Development Committee Report No. 3 as Mr. Frank Greco is the landlord of premises from which she operates a law practice. Mayor Black did not participate in the discussion or vote on this item.
PRESENTATIONS
43 Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Mr. Lloyd McCoomb, President and CEO, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), accompanied by Board Member Scott Cole and Steve Shaw, Vice-President of Corporate Affairs, provided an update on the GTAA.
It was moved by Mayor Emmerson, seconded by Regional Councillor Frustaglio that the presentation be received and referred to the Planning and Economic Development Committee.
Carried
44 Appointments to the
It was moved by Regional Councillor Hogg, seconded by Regional Councillor Wheeler, that:
1. Regional Council endorse an amendment to the Terms of Reference for the York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee to increase the committee membership from "seven to twelve members" to "seven to fifteen members".
2. The following nine citizen members be appointed to the York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee for four consecutive one-year terms and in accordance with the York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference:
1. Janice Cameron
2. Valerie Evans
3. Margaret Gaukel
4. Cindy Gorlewski
5. Beverly Hall
6. Kirsten Hill
7. Diane Humeniuk
8. Wilf Morley
9. Trish Robichaud
Carried
Regional Councillor Hogg proceeded to introduce each of the new citizen members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee.
45 MINUTES
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It was moved by Mayor Barrow, seconded by Mayor Young, that the Minutes of the Council meeting held on the 22nd of February, 2007 be confirmed in the form supplied to the Members.
Carried
COMMUNICATIONS
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Council proceeded to consider the following communications:
46 Justices of the Peace
Sheila Birrell, Town Clerk, Town of Markham, February 28, 2007, forwarding a resolution adopted by the Council of the Town of
It was moved by Regional Councillor Landon, seconded by Mayor Van Bynen, that the resolution be received and referred to the April 5, 2007 Finance and Administration Committee meeting.
Carried
47 The Peace Tree Day
Joyce Frustaglio, Human Services Planning Coalition, Co-Chair, and Bill Hogarth, Human Services Planning Coalition, Co-Chair, March 19, 2007, forwarding a resolution adopted by the Human Services Planning Coalition at its meeting on February 21, 2007, regarding the Peace Tree Day and requesting that York Region recognize June 1, 2007 as the Peace Tree Day.
It was moved by Regional Councillor Frustaglio, seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri that the communication be received and that Regional Council recognize June 1, 2007 as the Peace Tree Day.
Carried
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Robert Klein, March 28, 2007, on behalf of the Kleinburg and Area Ratepayers' Association Inc., requesting deputant status.
It was moved by Regional Councillor Ferri, seconded by Regional Councillor Frustaglio, that the communication be received and Robert Klein be granted deputant status.
Carried
DEPUTATION
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Mr. Robert Klein, on behalf of the Kleinburg and Area Ratepayers' Association Inc., addressed Council regarding Vaughan Official Plan Amendment No. 633 � Kleinburg Core Area.
It was moved by Regional Councillor Ferri, seconded by Regional Councillor Frustaglio, that Council receive the deputation.
Carried
50 COMMITTEE REPORTS
Regional Councillor Frustaglio presented the following reports for the consideration of Council:
Report No. 3 of the Community Services and Housing Committee
Report No. 3 of the Finance and Administration Committee
Report No. 2 of the Health and Emergency Medical Services Committee
Report No 2 of the Joint Rapid Transit Public/Private Steering Committee and the Transit Committee
Report No. 3 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee
Report No. 3 of the Solid Waste Management Committee
Report No. 3 of the Transportation and Works Committee
Report No. 1 of the Commissioner of Finance
Report No. 1 of the Commissioner of Corporate Services
Report No. 4 of the Solid Waste Management Committee
Report No. 2 of the Commissioner of Corporate Services
Report No. 2 of the Commissioner of Finance
It was moved by Regional Councillor Frustaglio, seconded by Regional Councillor Heath, that the reports be received and that Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole to consider them.
Carried
Regional Chair Fisch chaired the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee of the Whole rose after making the following recommendations:
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Report No. 3 of the Community Services and Housing Committee be adopted without amendment;
Report No. 3 of the Finance and Administration Committee be adopted with the following amendment:
Clause No.4, regarding the Pilot Project for Electricity Demand Management, be amended to add Recommendation No. 5 as follows:
5. It be clear that this is a pilot project and that the Commissioner of Corporate Services report to the Finance and Administration Committee by October 4, 2007 on the results of this pilot project.
Report No. 2 of the Health and Emergency Medical Services Committee be adopted without amendment;
Report No 2 of the Joint Rapid Transit Public/Private Steering Committee and the Transit Committee be adopted without amendment;
Report No. 3 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee be adopted without amendment;
Report No. 3 of the Solid Waste Management Committee be adopted without amendment;
Report No. 3 of the Transportation and Works Committee be adopted with the following amendment:
Clause No.3, relating to Traffic Regulations and Road Dedication on Ninth Line, be referred to the Commissioner of Transportation and Works for a further report after consulting with the Town of
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Report No. 1 of the Commissioner of Finance be adopted without amendment;
Report No. 1 of the Commissioner of Corporate Services be adopted without amendment;
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Report No. 4 of the Solid Waste Management Committee be adopted without amendment;
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Report No. 2 of the Commissioner of Corporate Services be adopted without amendment; and
Report No. 2 of the Commissioner of Finance be adopted without amendment.
It was moved by Mayor Scarpitti, seconded by Mayor Jackson, that Council adopt the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole, with the exception of Clause 10 of Planning and Economic Development Committee Report No. 3.
Carried
It was moved by Mayor Scarpitti, seconded by Mayor Jackson, that Council adopt the recommendations in Clause 10 of Planning and Economic Development Committee Report No. 3.
Carried
(Mayor Black did not vote on this item.)
51 BY-LAWS
It was moved by Regional Councillor Ferri, seconded by Regional Councillor Jones, that certain Bills be introduced and approved in the form as noted on the Revised Agenda, and enacted as By-laws.
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By-law No. A-0314(a)-2007-028
A by-law to amend By-law No. A-0314-2002-096, being a by-law for the provision of municipal housing facilities
By-law No. A-0218(b)-2007-029
By-law to amend By-law No. A-218-97-23 being a by-law to provide for the appointment of a Regional and Deputy Regional Fire Co-ordinator
By-law No. R-0393(bj)-2007-030
To amend By-law No. R-393-76-66 respecting turning movements on Regional Roads
By-law No. RD-0533-2007-031
To dedicate certain lands for the purposes of public highways
By-law No. R-1458-2007-032
To acquire certain lands for or in connection with the reconstruction of
Carried
52 PRIVATE SESSION
It was moved by Mayor Emmerson, seconded by Mayor Grossi, that Council convene in Private Session for the purpose of considering two solicitor-client matters.
Carried
Council met in Private Session at 11:26 a.m. and reconvened in Council at 12:17 p.m.
It was moved by Regional Councillor Hogg, seconded by Regional Councillor Spatafora, that Council rise and report from Private Session.
Carried
It was moved by Regional Councillor Spatafora, seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri that:
WHEREAS York Region entered into a contract with Green Lane Landfill, a division of St. Thomas Sanitary Collection Service Limited (
AND WHEREAS the term of the Contract extends potentially to December 31, 2022 pursuant to agreed renewal periods stipulated in Article 20.2 of the Contract;
AND WHEREAS
AND WHEREAS Article 18.2 of the Contract states that the transfer of a controlling interest in the Disposal Site shall constitute a default under the terms of the Contract unless [York Region] consents to that transfer, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld;
AND WHEREAS Regional staff have negotiated the terms upon which it is recommended that Regional Council consent to the said transfer;
AND WHEREAS this matter may be considered in private session as a matter protected by solicitor and client privilege;
IT IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED THAT:
1. York Region consents to the sale of the Disposal Site by Green Lane Landfill, a division of
(a) that in the event that the Contract is terminated prior to December 31, 2022 and the Region engages another contractor to transport and dispose of its municipal waste,
2. That the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk be authorised to execute the agreement on behalf of the Region.
Carried
54 CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
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It was moved by Mayor Morris, seconded by Regional Councillor Wong, that the following by-law be enacted to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council.
By-law No. M-0738-2007-033
To confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on March 29, 2007.
Carried
The Council meeting adjourned at 12:19 p.m.
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Regional Clerk
Minutes confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Regional Council held on the 19th of April, 2007.
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Regional Chair