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COUNCIL
OF
THE
October 18, 2007
Regional Council met at 9:34 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, Van Bynen and Young
Regional Ferri, Frustaglio, Heath, Hogg, Jones, Spatafora, Taylor, Wheeler and Wong
Councillor:
Staff: Davidson, Hulton, Korolnek, Macgregor, Russell, Simmons, Tuckey and Weir.
PUBLIC MEETING
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154 Retail Business Holidays Act Exemptions - Leon's Furniture Limited
(Report No. 1 of the Regional Solicitor and Bill No. 78)
Pursuant to Section 4 of the Retail Business Holidays Act, Regional Council held a public meeting at 9:35 a.m. to consider a proposed by-law to permit
It was moved by Mayor Van Bynen, seconded by Regional Councillor Wheeler, that Council bring forward Report No. 1 of the Regional Solicitor for consideration.
Carried
Council had before it an application by
No one made a deputation to Council in favour of or in opposition to the application.
It was moved by Mayor Jackson, seconded by Regional Councillor Wheeler, that Council defer consideration of Report No. 1 of the Regional Solicitor, Bill No. 78 and the application by
Carried
REGULAR MEETING
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155 MINUTES
It was moved by Mayor Barrow, seconded by Mayor Emmerson, that the Minutes of the Council meeting held on the 27th of September, 2007 be confirmed in the form supplied to the Members.
Carried
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COMMUNICATIONS
Council then considered the following communications:
156 United Way of
Vicky B. Norman, Executive Assistant, United Way of York Region, September 18, 2007, regarding the
It was moved by Regional Councillor Ferri, seconded by Regional Councillor Jones, that the communication be received and that deputant status be granted.
Carried
157 Waste Reduction Week
Anita Moore, Town Clerk, Town of Newmarket, October 10, 2007, forwarding a resolution adopted by the Town of
It was moved by Regional Councillor Ferri, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor, that the communication be received and that Regional Council recognize October 15 - 19, 2007 as "Waste Reduction Week".
Carried
DEPUTATION
158 United Way of
Daniele Zanotti, Chief Executive Officer,
It was moved by Regional Councillor Frustaglio, seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri, that Council receive the deputation with thanks.
Carried
PRESENTATION
159 2008 Capital Business Plan and Budget
Lloyd Russell, Commissioner of Finance, made a presentation regarding the proposed 2008 Capital Business Plan and Budget. It contains a proposed 2008 capital gross expenditure of $691.0 million. The presentation reviewed the capital planning process, the proposed 2008 major capital projects, financing issues and the impact on the Region's debt repayment schedule. The proposed capital budget will be reviewed at the November standing committee meetings and will be tabled for adoption at the December 13, 2007 meeting of Regional Council.
It was moved by Mayor Van Bynen, seconded by Regional Councillor Wheeler, that the presentation be received.
Carried
160 COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following reports were presented for the consideration of Council:
Report No. 8 of the Community Services and Housing Committee
Report No. 8 of the Finance and Administration Committee
Report No. 6 of the Health and Emergency Medical Services Committee
Report No. 8 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee
Report No. 7 of the Rapid Transit Public/Private Partnership Steering Committee
Report No. 9 of the Solid Waste Management Committee
Report No. 7 of the Transit Committee
Report No. 8 of the Transportation and Works Committee
Report No. 1 of the Regional Solicitor
It was moved by Regional Councillor Frustaglio, seconded by Mayor Young, that the reports be received and that Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole to consider them.
Carried
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Regional Chair Fisch chaired the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee of the Whole rose after making the following recommendations:
Report No. 8 of the Community Services and Housing Committee be adopted without amendment;
Report No. 8 of the Finance and Administration Committee be adopted with the following amendment:
Clause 3, relating to On-Line Service Delivery � Portal Business Plan, was adopted subject to Recommendation No. 3 being amended to read "Adoption of recommendations No. 1 and No. 3 contained in the following report, September 19, 2007, from the Commissioner of Finance".
Report No. 6 of the Health and Emergency Medical Services Committee be adopted without amendment;
Report No. 8 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee be adopted without amendment;
Report No. 7 of the Rapid Transit Public/Private Partnership Steering Committee with the following amendment:
Clause 2, relating to Cornell Terminal, Initial Capital Works, Stop Naming and 2008 Pre-Budget Operating Hours Requirements, was adopted subject to Recommendation No. 3 being amended to read "Council approve the name for the new Viva stop at Church Street, west of Bur Oak Avenue, as "Markham Stouffville Hospital"or a suitable short form thereof, subject to consent from Markham Stouffville Hospital, and that the name revert back to Church Street if consent is not received.
Report No. 9 of the Solid Waste Management Committee be adopted without amendment;
Report No. 7 of the Transit Committee be adopted with the following amendment:
Clause 5, relating to York Region Transit � 2008 Fare Rate Change, was adopted subject to Recommendation No. 2 being amended to read "The modified Option 3 be approved with the exception that Student- 10 Tickets remain at $17.00; Senior/Child- 10 Tickets remain at $14.00; Student Passes remain at $65.00 and Senior Passes remain at $42.00".
Report No. 8 of the Transportation and Works Committee be adopted without amendment; and
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Report No. 1 of the Regional Solicitor be deferred to the November 15, 2007 Region Council meeting. See Minute No. 154.
It was moved by Mayor Jackson, seconded by Regional Councillor Spatafora, that Council adopt the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole.
Carried
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161 BY-LAWS
It was moved by Regional Councillor Heath, seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri, that certain Bills be introduced and approved in the form as noted on the Revised Agenda, and enacted as By-laws.
By-law No. RD-0538-2007-072
To dedicate certain lands for the purposes of public highways
By-law No. A-0373(a)-2007-073
To amend By-law No. A-0373-2005-108, being a By-law to prescribe fees for processing planning applications
By-law No. R-1470-2007-074
To authorize the temporary closing of
By-law No. OP-0039-2007-075
A By-law to adopt Amendment 54 to the Official Plan for the
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By-law No. OP-0040-2007-076
A By-law to adopt Amendment 57 to the Official Plan for the
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Carried
OTHER BUSINESS
162 Traffic Roundabouts
Mayor Emmerson requested a report from Transportation and Works staff in the New Year concerning traffic roundabouts.
163 Town of
Regional Chair Fisch attended the "Taste of Richmond Hill" event on October 14, 2007 at the invitation of Regional Councillor Spatafora at the last Council meeting and indicated that this was an incredible event.
164 Resurfacing of
Regional Councillor Wheeler requested that staff give consideration to moving forward the project for resurfacing of
PRIVATE SESSION
165 It was moved by Regional Councillor Ferri, seconded by Mayor Morris, that Council convene in
Private Session for the purpose of considering the following matters:
1. Information relating to the City of Vaughan OPA 620 Mediation � Acquisition of Property
2. Private Report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services � CUPE 905 Negotiations Update � Labour Relations
Council met in Private Session at 11:58 a.m. and reconvened in Council at 12:37 p.m.
It was moved by Regional Councillor Frustraglio, seconded by Regional Councillor Heath, that Council rise and report from Private Session with no report out.
Carried
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166 CONFIRMATORY BY-LAW
It was moved by Regional Councillor Jones, seconded by Mayor Morris, that the following by-law be enacted to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council.
By-law No. M-0743-2007-077
To confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on October 18, 2007.
Carried
The Council meeting adjourned at 12:38 p.m.
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Regional Clerk
Minutes confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Regional Council held on the 15th of November, 2007.
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Regional Chair