1. The 2006 draft Business Plans and Budget as submitted be tabled and be made subject to the following review process:

a) The 2006 Business Plans and Budget be forwarded to Standing Committees for detailed review with specific direction that any changes made by a Standing Committee not exceed the proposed funding envelope of 4.6%;

 

b) Committees forward recommended budgets to the Finance and Administration Committee on December 1, 2005, for review and recommendations to Regional Council on December 15, 2005;

 

c) Public input be received at the Finance and Administration Committee on December 1, 2005; and

 

d) Staff be directed to provide Notice not later than October 29, 2005 of the proposed adoption of the 2006 Business Plan and Budget by Regional Council on December 15, 2005, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001.

Jane M. Brown, CHATS, Community Home Assistance to Seniors, September 29, 2005, regarding its 25th Anniversary and the launching of its new vision during CHATS Wellness Week, and requesting deputation status for Deborah Egan, Executive Director.

 

It was moved by Mayor Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Scarpitti, that the communication be received and deputation status granted.

(See Minute No. 167.)

Linda Cooper, President, TESL North York/York Region, (Teachers of English as a Second Language), September 27, 2005, requesting that the Region of York recognize November 13 � 19, 2005 as "English as a Second Language Week".

 

It was moved by Mayor Sherban, seconded by Regional Councillor Jackson, that the communication be received and that Council recognize November 13 to 19, 2005 as "English as a Second Language Week".

Frank Nicholson, Manager, Legislative Services, Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, October 18, 2005, regarding Bill 123, the Transparency in Public Matters Act.

 

It was moved by Mayor Di Biase, seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri, that the communication be received and referred to consideration of Clause 1 of Regional Solicitor Report No. 1.

Association of Municipalities of Ontario, October 4, 2005, regarding Bill 123, the Transparency in Public Matters Act.

 

It was moved by Mayor Di Biase, seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri, that the communication be received and referred to consideration of Clause 1 of Regional Solicitor Report No. 1.

(See Minute No. 169.)

Connie Phillipson, Executive Director, Police Services Board, October 12, 2005, forwarding the 2006 Capital Budget and Forecast to 2015 and 2006 Operating Budget reports which were received at the Police Services Board meeting of September 28, 2005.

 

It was moved by Mayor Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Hogg, that the communication be received and referred to the Finance and Administration Committee for consideration at its next meeting on November 3, 2005.

Murray Cresswell, on behalf of the Ratepayers Association of Box Grove, October 24, 2005, regarding the Markham By-pass, and requesting deputant status.

 

It was moved by Regional Councillor Heath, seconded by Regional Councillor Scarpitti, that the communication be received and deputation status granted.

(See Minute Nos. 168 and 169.)

Joy Hulton, Regional Solicitor, October 26, 2005, regarding Bill 206 � Ontario Municipal Employees' Retirement System Act.

 

It was moved by Regional Councillor Jackson, seconded by Mayor Sherban, that the communication be received and referred to consideration of Clause 7 of the Finance and Administration Committee Report No. 8.

Association of Municipalities of Ontario, October 26, 2005, regarding OMERS � Bill 206 Information, Status Update and Sample Municipal Resolution.

 

It was moved by Regional Councillor Jackson, seconded by Mayor Sherban, that the communication be received and referred to consideration of Clause 7 of Finance and Administration Committee Report No. 8.

(See Minute No. 169.)

Deborah Egan, Executive Director, CHATS, Community Home Assistance to Seniors informed Council that CHATS will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary and the launch of its new vision during CHATS Wellness Week to be held during the week of November 14, 2005. Members of Council are invited to attend the launch in the afternoon of November 17, 2005 at the Aurora office.

 

It was moved by Mayor Jones, seconded by Mayor Grossi, that the deputation be received and Council convey its gratitude to the many volunteers involved in this work.

Murray Cresswell, resident and member of the Board on behalf of the Ratepayers Association of Box Grove.

 

It was moved by Regional Councillor Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Heath, that the deputation be received and referred to consideration of Clause 8 of Transportation and Works Committee Report No. 8.

Report No. 8 of the Community Services and Housing

Report No. 8 of the Finance and Administration Committee

Report No. 7 of the Health and Emergency Medical Services Committee

Report No. 8 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee

Report No. 6 of the Solid Waste Management Committee

Report No. 8 of the Transportation and Works Committee

Report No. 3 of the Joint Transit Committee and the Rapid Transit Public/Private Partnership Steering Committee

Report No. 1 of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Regional Solicitor

Report No. 1 of the Regional Solicitor

Report No. 3 of the Commissioner of Community Services and Housing

Report No. 4 of the Commissioner of Community Services and Housing

Report No. 5 of the Commissioner of Community Services and Housing

Report No. 6 of the Commissioner of Community Services and Housing

Report No. 7 of the Commissioner of Community Services and Housing

Report No. 2 of the Regional Chair

Report No. 8 of the Community Services and Housing Committee be received;

Report No. 8 of the Finance and Administration Committee be adopted with the following amendment:

Clause 7, regarding Bill 206, the OMERS Act, be amended by deleting the Committee recommendations and adopting the staff recommendations contained in the memorandum from Joy Hulton, Regional Solicitor, dated October 26, 2005, as follows:

1. The Regional Chair submit a letter to Premier McGuinty and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing identifying concerns with Bill 206 and requesting that further consideration of the Bill be postponed pending municipal consultations.

 

2. A copy of the letter be sent to Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario (MARCO) member municipalities for information.

 

3. The Chief Administrative Officer and/or other appropriate Regional staff present the Region's position on Bill 206 to the Standing Committee on General Government.

Report No. 7 of the Health and Emergency Medical Services Committee be adopted with the following amendment:

Clause 2, regarding the Department's Mid-Year Activity Report. be amended by replacing recommendation 2 with the following:

2. Staff be requested to submit a report to the November 3, 2005 Health and Emergency Medical Services Committee meeting with a business case for posting EMS staff at each area hospital and make a presentation to the area hospital boards relating to the collaborative strategies to deal with offload delays affecting response times.

Report No. 8 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee be adopted with the following amendment:

Clause 4, regarding the Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan Study, be amended to provide that the Commissioner of Planning and Development Services report to the Planning and Economic Development Committee on the composition of a task force or advisory committee comprised of regional and local municipal staff and citizens.

Report No. 6 of the Solid Waste Management Committee be adopted without amendment;

 

Report No. 8 of the Transportation and Works Committee be adopted with the following amendments:

Mayor Grossi being noted as in attendance at the October 12, 2005 meeting of the Committee;

Clause 2, regarding the "Watertight" report, be amended by adding the following recommendation:

3. A Council workshop be held prior to staff reporting back on the implications of any Provincial legislation or policy changes arising from the "Watertight" report that relate to recommendation 1(c).

Clause 3, regarding a proposed Telus Mobility tower at a Regional reservoir, be amended by adding the following recommendations:

3. The agreement shall be subject to the proponent erecting a "Stealth" flag-pole type of tower on this site.

 

4. The Commissioner of Transportation and Works report to the Committee on whether "Stealth" flag-pole types of towers should be the Regional standard for cellular telecommunications towers.

Clause 6, regarding all-terrain vehicles on Regional roads, be referred back to the Committee pending receipt of a further report from the Town of Georgina.

 

Clause 8, regarding the Markham Bypass to Morningside Avenue link, be amended by adding the following recommendation:

8. The Region continue to work with the Ratepayers Association of Box Grove regarding noise and visual mitigation as this project proceeds.

Clause 9, regarding Managing Transportation Congestion, be amended by adding the following recommendation:

2. Staff provide a further progress report as of year end, with more detail and implementation plans, in January or February of 2006.

Clause 17, regarding Speed Limit revisions in the Township of King, be amended by deleting recommendation 2 and amending the by-law accordingly. (See Minute No. 170 for amended By-law No. R-1309(b)-2005-089.)

Report No. 3 of the Joint Transit Committee and the Rapid Transit Public/Private Partnership Steering Committee be adopted without amendment.

Clause 2, regarding a proposed 2006 Fare Rate Change for York Region Transit, was referred to private session and subsequently adopted by Council in public session (See Minute No. 177 for the recorded vote).

Report No. 1 of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Regional Solicitor be adopted without amendment;

 

Report No. 1 of the Regional Solicitor be adopted without amendment;

 

Report No. 3 of the Commissioner of Community Services and Housing be adopted without amendment;

 

Report No. 4 of the Commissioner of Community Services and Housing be adopted without amendment;

 

Report No. 5 of the Commissioner of Community Services and Housing be adopted without amendment;

 

Report No. 6 of the Commissioner of Community Services and Housing be adopted without amendment;

 

Report No. 7 of the Commissioner of Community Services and Housing, be adopted without amendment;

This report, regarding the awarding of a contract for Building Condition Assessments, was referred to private session for the receipt of legal advice and subsequently adopted in public session (See Minute No. 172.)

Report No. 2 of the Regional Chair be adopted without amendment.

1. Council approve the awarding of a contract in the amount of $193,670 to The Stonewell Group Inc. for Building Condition Assessments and related Replacement Reserve Studies for 66 projects in the Social Housing Portfolio.

1. The amount of $5.07 million, representing the difference between the 2005 budget for GTA Social Assistance and Social Housing Pooling costs and the capped payment amount directed by Council, be contributed to the General Capital Reserve Fund.

 

2. Staff report back to Council regarding any further action by either the Province or the City of Toronto to recover this shortfall.

1. Regional Council authorize an agreement with The National Golf Club of Canada and the City of Vaughan to address property issues at the intersection of Langstaff Road (Y.R. 72) and Pine Valley Drive (Y.R. 57), in accordance with the terms set out in this report.

 

2. The Regional Chair and Regional Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement subject to review by Legal Services.

1. The strategy outlined in the report to acquire property required for the purpose of constructing dedicated lanes for Viva Phase 2 and valued at $54.7 million, be endorsed.

 

2. Requests for Proposals be issued by the Region for the procurement of expert consulting services to undertake pre-negotiation work for Viva Phase 2 property acquisitions at a cost of approximately $3.3 million, subject to 2006 budget approval.

 

3. Staff report back to Committee and Council on the outcome of the Request for Proposals process, progress of Stage 2 Environmental Assessments and appropriate timing for commencement of land acquisition.

1. The York Region Transit Division 1 (Markham/Whitchurch-Stouffville) contract with Miller Transit Ltd. be extended for a period of five years, to April 2, 2011, on the terms and conditions outlined in this report, including a year one hourly rate of $63.98, to be adjusted in future years based on the Consumer Price Index (Toronto � All Items), with a minimum annual increase of 2.5%, and that the contract be converted to a performance based contract.

 

2. The York Region Transit Division 3 (Richmond Hill) contract with Miller Transit Ltd. be merged with the Division 1 contract effective April 1, 2006 on the same terms and conditions as the Division 1 contract, and that Miller be compensated in the amount of $241,000 for the delayed transfer of buses to Division 4.

 

3. The York Region Transit Division 2 (Newmarket/Aurora/Georgina/King/East Gwillimbury) contract with Laidlaw Transit Ltd. be extended for a period of three years, to June 23, 2009, on the terms and conditions outlined in this report, including a year one hourly rate of $62.21, to be adjusted in future years based on the Consumer Price Index (Toronto � All Items), with a minimum annual increase of 2.5%.

 

4. The York Region Transit Division 4 (Vaughan) contract with Tokmakjian Inc. (Can-Ar) be extended for a period of four years, to May 1, 2010, on the terms and conditions outlined in this report, including a year one hourly rate of $59.78, to be adjusted in future years based on the Consumer Price Index (Toronto � All Items), with a minimum annual increase of 2.5%.

 

5. The Regional Chair and Regional Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary contracts subject to review by Legal Services.

177       2006 Fare Rate Change for York Region Transit

It was moved by Regional Councillor Jones, seconded by Mayor Jones, that Council adopt the recommendations contained in Clause 2 of Report No. 3 of the Joint Transit Committee and Rapid Transit Public/Private Partnership Steering Committee, which was carried without amendment, on the following recorded vote:

FOR:             Barrow, Hogg, J.Jones, T. Jones, Scarpitti, Sherban, Wheeler, Young (8)

 

AGAINST:      Jackson, Van Bynen, Ferri, Grossi, Heath (5)

Carried

By-law No. M-0722-2005-094

To confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on October 27, 2005.