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COUNCIL
OF
THE
May 24, 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, Taylor,
Councillor: Wheeler and Wong.
Staff: Davidson, Hulton, Jankowski, Kurji, Macgregor, Russell, Simmons, Tuckey.
DECLARATIONS
82 Tender Awards
(Clause 4 of Finance and Administration Committee Report No. 5)
Mayor Emmerson declared an interest in Clause 4 of Finance and Administration Committee Report No. 5 regarding Contract Q-05-08, Supply of Gradall Rental Services, as the contractor is his brother's company and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on this item.
83
(Clause 10 of Planning and Economic Development Committee Report No 5)
Regional Councillor Taylor declared an interest in the communication item from Clause 10 of Planning and Economic Development Committee Report No. 5 regarding a communication from Bryan Tuckey, Commissioner of Planning and Development Services, relating to the
84 Langstaff Operations/Maintenance Facility
(Clause 4 of Rapid Transit Public/Private Partnership Steering Committee Report No. 4)
Regional Councillor Frustaglio declared an interest in Clause 4 of Rapid Transit Public/Private Partnership Steering Committee Report No. 4 as her son is working as a consultant for a landowner who is part of a landowners group for the east side of Langstaff. Regional Councillor Frustaglio did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on this item.
MINUTES
85 It was moved by Regional Councillor Spatafora, seconded by Regional Councillor Rosati, that
the Minutes of the Council meeting held on the 19th of April 2007 be confirmed in the form supplied to the Members.
Carried
COMMUNICATIONS
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Council proceeded to consider the following communications:
86 GTA/905 Healthcare
Tariq Asmi, Executive Director, GTA/905 Healthcare Alliance, February 5, 2007, regarding fair provincial funding for hospital and health care services in high growth regions, and requesting deputant status.
It was moved by Mayor Emmerson, seconded by Regional Councillor Spatafora, that the communication be received and deputant status be granted.
Carried
87 Canadian Cancer Society's Relay For Life
Pat Porth, Government Relations, Relay For Life, Holland River, February 5, 2007, regarding the Canadian Cancer Society's flagship fundraiser, Relay For Life.
It was moved by Mayor Grossi, seconded by Regional Councillor Landon, that the communication be received.
Carried
88 Community Living Month
Ron Rose, President, Board of Directors, Community Living Newmarket/Aurora District, Phil Lanzarotta, President, Board of Directors, Community Living York South and Iain Donnell, President, Board of Directors, Community Living Georgina, April 18, 2007, requesting that Council recognize the month of May 2007 as "Community Living Month".
It was moved by Regional Councillor Hogg, seconded by Regional Councillor Landon, that the communication be received and that Regional Council recognize May 2007 as "Community Living Month".
Carried
89 National Access Awareness Week
Regional Councillor Danny Wheeler, Chair, York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee, April 25, 2007, requesting that Council recognize May 28 � June 1, 2007 as National Access Awareness Week.
It was moved by Regional Councillor Wheeler, seconded by Mayor Morris, that the communication be received and that Regional Council recognize the week of May 28 to June 1, 2007 as "National Access Awareness Week".
Carried
90 Easter Seals 31st Run/Walkathon
Lorella (Lory) Paterson, District Manager, The Easter Seal Society of Ontario, April 26, 2007, regarding the 31st Easter Seals Run/Walkathon and requesting deputant status.
It was moved by Mayor Van Bynen, seconded by Mayor Barrow, that the communication be received and that deputant status be granted.
Carried
91 Acquisition of 25 Acres of the
Gerri Lynn O'Connor, Chair, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, April 26, 2007, fowarding a resolution approved by the Authority at its Meeting on March 30, 2007, regarding acquisition of 25 acres of the Jefferson Forest.
It was moved by Mayor Barrow, seconded by Regional Councillor Rosati, that the communication be received.
Carried
92 Community Policing Partnerships Grant Program Extension
Connie Phillipson, Executive Director, York Police Services Board, May 2, 2007, forwarding recommendations adopted at the April 25, 2007, Board meeting, regarding the Community Policing Partnerships Grant Program Extension.
It was moved by Regional Councillor Wheeler, seconded by Mayor Barrow, that the communication be received, and that Council authorize the Regional Municipality of York to enter into an extension agreement with the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.
Carried
93 Dedicated VIVA Bus Line �
Petition forwarded by Regional Councillor Jones containing 910 signatures of people identified as Yonge Street Area Residents and Businesses opposed to the Proposed Dedicated VIVA Bus Line on
It was moved by Regional Councillor Ferri, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor, that the petition be received and referred to the Rapid Transit Public/Private Partnership Steering Committee.
Carried
Development Charges By-Law
(Report No. 4 of the Commissioner of Finance and Clause 1 of Finance and Administration Committee Report No. 5)
94 Remo Ferri, President, Ferrari Maserati of Ontario, May 14, 2007, regarding the
proposed Development Charges By-law.
It was moved by Regional Councillor Landon, seconded by Regional Councillor Spatafora, that the communication be received and referred to consideration of the reports relating to the 2007 Development Charges By-law.
Carried
95 Lloyd Russell, Commissioner of Finance, May 17, 2007, forwarding supplemental
information regarding development charges.
It was moved by Mayor Grossi, seconded by Regional Councillor Landon, that the communication be received and referred to consideration of the reports relating to the 2007 Development Charges By-law.
Carried
96 Paula Tenuta, Director, Municipal Government Relations, GTHBA � UDI, May 22,
2007, regarding the proposed Development Charges By-law.
It was moved by Regional Councillor Ferri, seconded by Mayor Emmerson, that the communication be received and referred to consideration of the reports relating to the 2007 Development Charges By-law.
Carried
97
(Clause 4 of Transportation and Works Committee Report No. 5)
Anita Moore, Town Clerk, Town of Newmarket, May 17, 2007, forwarding a resolution adopted by the Town of
It was moved by Regional Councillor Taylor, seconded by Mayor Van Bynen, that the communication be received and referred to consideration of Clause 4 of Transportation and Works Committee Report No. 5.
Carried
DEPUTATIONS
98 GTA/905 Healthcare
Tariq Asmi, Executive Director, GTA/905 Healthcare Alliance, regarding provincial hospital and health care funding for high growth regions.
It was moved by Regional Councillor Taylor, seconded by Regional Councillor Jones that the deputation be received.
Carried
99 Easter Seals Run/Walkathon
Bruno Tombari, Member of the Executive Volunteer Committee and Kaitlyn Lenchak, Easter Seals Ambassador, regarding the annual Easter Seals Run/Walkathon.
Regional Chair Fisch congratulated Kaitlyn Lenchak and Joe Persechini for their continuing efforts to raise money for this important charity.
It was moved by Mayor Van Bynen, seconded by Mayor Morris that the deputation be received with thanks and that Members of Council and staff be encouraged to participate in the Run/Walkathon.
Carried
PRESENTATION and REPORTS
100 Development Charges By-law
(Clause 1 of Finance and Administration Committee Report No. 5 and Report 4 of the Commissioner of Finance)
Lloyd Russell, Commissioner of Finance, made a presentation regarding the proposed Development Charges By-law.
It was moved by Mayor Van Bynen, seconded by Regional Councillor Heath that the presentation be received and Clause 1 of Finance and Administration Committee Report No. 5, Report No. 4 of the Commissioner of Finance and the three items of correspondence referred to in Minutes 94, 95 and 96 be brought forward for discussion.
Carried
It was moved by Mayor Van Bynen, seconded by Mayor Jackson that Council adopt recommendation 1 of Report No. 4 of the Commissioner of Finance and recommendations 1, 2, 3, 4 (as it pertains to recommendations 3, 4, 5 and 6 in the report [May 3, 2007] from the Commissioner of Finance), 6, 7 and 8 contained in Clause 1 of Finance and Administration Committee Report No. 5.
Carried
Council then proceeded to consider the rates and phasing of development charges referred to in recommendation 2 of Report No. 4 of the Commissioner of Finance and recommendation 5 of Clause 1 of Finance and Administration Committee Report No. 5.
It was moved by Mayor Van Bynen, seconded by Regional Councillor Rosati, that Council adopt recommendation 2 in Report No. 4 of the Commissioner of Finance, as follows:
2. The recommended rates be implemented as follows:
� Residential: 10% Increase on June 18, 2007, Full Cost Recovery on September 18, 2007 for Singles / Multiple Unit Dwellings and on December 18, 2007 for Apartments. (Option 4 � revised Option 3 after Finance & Administration Committee meeting of May 4, 2007.) Includes subway: at approximately 70% of full charge on June 18, 2007; balance on September 18 / December 18, 2007 as per other charges.
� Non-Residential: 10% Increase for 6 months; Equal Phase-In to Full Cost Recovery over 3.5 years; Full Cost Recovery at Phase 5. (Option 4)
� Non-Residential Subway: at � Full Charge on June 18, 2007; balance on December 18, 2007.
It was moved in amendment by Mayor Scarpitti, seconded by Mayor Jackson that Council delay implementation of the residential and non-residential development charge increases, other than the 10% increases proposed for June 18, 2007, so that the further increases for Residential Singles and Multi-Unit Dwellings be deferred to February 18, 2008 and for Apartments and Non-Residential be deferred until May 30, 2008 for any projects that have been approved by their Councils.
Lost
It was moved in amendment by Mayor Jackson, seconded by Regional Councillor Rosati that the full cost recovery for Non-Residential office, industrial and institutional be phased in equally over four years.
Lost
It was moved in amendment by Mayor Emmerson, seconded by Mayor Young that recommendation 2 in Report No. 4 of the Commissioner of Finance be amended to read as follows:
2. The recommended rates be implemented as follows:
1. Residential
a. Single Family, Semis and Multiple Unit Dwellings
� 25 percent increase plus two-thirds subway development charge effective June 18, 2007 to September 17, 2007
� Full cost recovery including full subway charge effective September 18, 2007
b. Apartment Units
� 25 percent increase plus two-thirds subway development charge effective June 18, 2007 to December 17, 2007
� Full cost recovery including full subway charge effective December 18, 2007
2. Non-Residential
a. Retail
� 25 percent increase plus two-thirds subway charge effective June 18, 2007
� Full cost recovery including full subway charge effective June 18, 2008
b. Non-Retail
� 10 percent increase plus two-thirds subway development charge effective June 18, 2007
� Full cost recovery to be phased in equally over three (3) years by June 18, 2010
Carried
The main motion carried, as amended.
(See Minute Nos. 94, 95 and 96 for communications and Minute No. 104 for enactment of the Development Charges By-law.)
101 COMMITTEE REPORTS
Regional Councillor Landon presented the following reports for the consideration of Council:
Report No. 5 of the Community Services and Housing Committee
Report No. 5 of the Finance and Administration Committee
Report No. 3 of the Health and Emergency Medical Services Committee
Report No. 5 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee
Report No. 4 of the Rapid Transit Public/Private Partnership Steering Committee
Report No. 6 of the Solid Waste Management Committee
Report No. 4 of the Transit Committee
Report No. 5 of the Transportation and Works Committee
Report No. 3 of the Commissioner of Corporate Services
It was moved by Regional Councillor Landon, seconded by Mayor Van Bynen, 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. 5 of the Community Services and Housing Committee be adopted without amendment;
Report No. 5 of the Finance and Administration Committee be adopted with the following amendments:
(See Minute No. 100 for amendments to Clause 1 (Recommendations 4 and 5) relating to the Development Charges By-law.)
Report No. 3 of the Health and Emergency Medical Services Committee be adopted without amendment;
Report No. 5 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee be adopted without amendment;
Report No. 4 of the Rapid Transit Public/Private Partnership Steering Committee be adopted without amendment;
Report No. 6 of the Solid Waste Management Committee be adopted without amendment;
Report No. 4 of the Transit Committee be adopted without amendment;
Report No. 5 of the Transportation and Works Committee be adopted without amendment; and
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Report No. 3 of the Commissioner of Corporate Services be adopted without amendment.
It was moved by Mayor Emmerson, seconded by Regional Councillor Wong, that Council adopt the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole.
Carried
102 PRIVATE SESSION
It was moved by Mayor Emmerson, seconded by Regional Councillor Heath, that Council convene in Private Session for the purpose of considering the following three matters:
1. Litigation Matter Concerning Damage to Regional Property
2. Private Attachment to Clause 5, Report No. 4 of the Transit Committee (York Region Transit Mobility Plus, Appointment of Eligibility Appeal Panel), containing Personal Information about Identifiable Individuals.
3. Private Attachments to Clause 1, Report 3 Commissioner of Corporate Services (Acquisition of Land, Highway 427 Interim Arterial Extension Project 8136, City of
Carried
Council met in Private Session at 12:22 p.m. and reconvened in Council at 1:20 p.m.
It was moved by Regional Councillor Spatafora, seconded by Regional Councillor Frustaglio, that Council rise and report from Private Session.
Carried
103
It was moved by Regional Councillor Frustaglio, seconded by Mayor Young that:
Mr. Ron Burrows be appointed to the York Region Transit Mobility Plus Eligibility Appeal Panel as the representative from the disabled community, and Ms. Wendy Kirkos be appointed on an interim basis as the medical health practitioner representative.
Carried
104 BY-LAWS
It was moved by Regional Councillor Hogg, seconded by Mayor Grossi, 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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