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COUNCIL
OF
THE
September 26, 2013
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, Bevilacqua, Emmerson, Grossi, Hackson, Pellegrini,
Scarpitti and Van Bynen
Regional Councillor: Di Biase, Heath, Hogg, Jones, Landon, Li, Rosati, Schulte,
Spatafora, Taylor, and Wheeler
Staff: Basso, Davidson, Hughes, Hulton, Kurji, Leary, Macgregor,
Mahoney and Urbanski
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116 MINUTES
It was moved by Regional Councillor Taylor seconded by Mayor Barrow that Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on June 27, 2013 in the form supplied to the Members.
Carried
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COMMUNICATIONS
Council considered the following communications:
117
It was moved by Mayor Van Bynen, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor that Council receive the communication from Tom Vegh, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity, dated August 28, 2013 and that Council recognize October 7-13, 2013 as York Region Habitat for Humanity Week.
Carried
118 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors Update
It was moved by Regional Councillor Hogg, seconded by Regional Councillor Spatafora that Council receive the communication from Regional Councillor Hogg regarding the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors meetings held September 4-7, 2013.
Carried
119 National Seniors Day � October 1, 2013
It was moved by Mayor Scarpitti, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor that Council receive the communication from The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors) and that Council recognize October 1, 2013 as National Seniors Day.
Carried
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120 REPORTS
It was moved by Mayor Emmerson, seconded by Regional Councillor Heath that Council adopt the recommendations in the following report with amendments as noted:
Report No. 1 of Committee of the Whole
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Clauses 2, 4 and 5 −Retail Business Holidays Act Exemptions
A recorded vote on the adoption of the recommendations in Clause 2 pertaining to GuanYe Limited operating as First Choice Supermarket, located at
For: Barrow, Di Biase, Emmerson, Grossi, Hackson, Heath, Hogg,
Jones, Landon, Li, Pellegrini, Rosati, Spatafora, Taylor,
Van Bynen, Wheeler (16)
Against: Scarpitti, Schulte (2)
Carried
A recorded vote on the adoption of the recommendations in Clause 4 pertaining to OPGI Management Limited Partnership for Upper Canada Mall, located at
For: Barrow, Di Biase, Emmerson, Grossi, Hackson, Heath, Hogg,
Jones, Landon, Li, Pellegrini, Rosati, Schulte, Spatafora, Taylor, Van Bynen, Wheeler (17)
Against: Scarpitti (1)
Carried
A recorded vote on the adoption of the recommendations in Clause 5 pertaining to Hillcrest Mall Management Inc. for Hillcrest Mall, located at
For: Barrow, Di Biase, Emmerson, Grossi, Hackson, Heath, Hogg,
Jones, Landon, Li, Pellegrini, Rosati, Schulte, Spatafora, Taylor, Van Bynen, Wheeler (17)
Against: Scarpitti (1)
Carried
Clause 21 - 2014 York Region Transit (YRT/VIVA) Fare Rate Proposal
The amendment moved by Regional Councillor Schulte, seconded by Mayor Scarpitti, to maintain the current rate for the Senior/Child Monthly Pass at $55.00, carried.
A recorded vote on the amendment moved by Regional Councillor Schulte, seconded by Mayor Scarpitti to maintain the current rate of $90 for the
For: Heath, Li, Rosati, Schulte (4)
Against: Barrow, Bevilacqua, Di Biase, Emmerson, Grossi, Hackson, Hogg,
Jones, Landon, Pellegrini, Scarpitti, Spatafora, Taylor, Van Bynen,
Wheeler (15)
Lost
A recorded vote on the main motion, as amended to maintain the Senior/Child Monthly Pass rate at $55.00 was as follows:
For: Barrow, Bevilacqua, Di Biase, Emmerson, Grossi, Hackson, Hogg,
Jones, Landon, Pellegrini, Rosati, Scarpitti, Spatafora, Taylor,
Van Bynen, Wheeler (16)
Against: Heath, Li, Schulte (3)
Carried
Clause 25 - Speed Limit Revisions on Regional Roads - Semi-Annual Update
It was moved by Mayor Hackson, seconded by Regional Councillor Di Biase, that Items 1 and 3 be referred back to staff for a report addressing the mid-block speed limit change.
Carried
(See Clause 121)
The main motion moved by Mayor Emmerson, seconded by Regional Councillor Heath carried as amended.
It was moved by Mayor Barrow, seconded by Regional Councillor Spatafora that Council adopt the recommendations in the following report:
Report No. 2 of Committee of the Whole
Carried
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121 BYLAWS
It was moved by Mayor Bevilacqua, seconded by Regional Councillor Wheeler that Council introduce and approve certain Bills in the form as noted on the Revised Agenda and enact them as Bylaws.
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-393-76-66 respecting turning movements on Regional Roads � Highway 27 (Y.R. 27) and
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-393-76-66 respecting turning movements on Regional Roads � Crossland Gate and
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-1301-2002-103 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-1302-2002-104 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-1306-2002-108 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on
A bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Woodbine Avenue Bypass (Y.R. 8B)
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-1321-2002-123 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Highway 27 (Y.R. 27)
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-1323-2002-125 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on York/Durham Line (Y.R. 30)
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-1329-2002-131 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on 15th Sideroad/
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-1331-2002-133 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-1340-2002-142 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Ninth Line (Y.R. 69)
A bylaw to authorize the entering into of municipal housing project facilities agreements for the provision of affordable housing � DeafBlind Ontario Services,
A bylaw to authorize the entering into of municipal housing project facilities agreements for the provision of affordable housing � Crescent Village Seniors Housing Corporation,
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. LI-8-95-76 to permit retail business establishments to be open on holidays � Upper Canada Mall, 17600 Yonge Street, Newmarket
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. LI-8-95-76 to permit retail business establishments to be open on holidays � Hillcrest Mall, 9350 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. LI-8-95-76 to permit retail business establishments to be open on holidays � First Choice Supermarket,
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. LI-8-95-76 to permit retail business establishments to be open on holidays � Sunny Foodmart,
A bylaw to prohibit or regulate the destruction or injuring of trees in The Regional Municipality of York
A bylaw to acquire certain lands for or in connection with the
A bylaw to abandon certain lands for or in connection with the reconstruction and reconnection of
A bylaw to authorize an agreement for the provision of a municipal capital facility at
A bylaw to authorize an agreement for the provision of a municipal capital facility at
A bylaw to authorize an agreement for the provision of a municipal capital facility at
A bylaw to authorize an agreement for the provision of a municipal capital facility at
A bylaw to establish lands as public highways � Highway 27 (Y.R. 27),
A bylaw to stop up and close a portion of Highway 7 (Y.R. 7) in the Town of
Carried
It was moved by Mayor Bevilacqua, seconded by Regional Councillor Wheeler that the following Bills be referred to staff for further consideration:
Bill No. 57
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-1310-2002-112 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Don Mills Road/Leslie Street/The Queensway (Y.R. 12)
Bill No. 62
A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-1337-2002-139 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on
Carried
(See Minute 120.)
MOTION
122 Council Education Session - October 24, 2013
It was moved by Regional Councillor Taylor seconded by Regional Councillor Di Biase that:
1. Regional Council hold a meeting that is closed to the public pursuant to s. 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act pertaining to the formal Provincial review of the Greenbelt Plan and the Oak Ridges Moraine Plan.
2. The meeting be held in the Seminar Room of the Regional Administrative Centre on Thursday, October 24, 2013 beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Carried
123 PRIVATE SESSION
It was moved by Mayor Emmerson, seconded by Mayor Bevilacqua that Council convene in Private Session for the purpose of considering the following:
1. Memorandum of Understanding: Hospital Funding � Solicitor-Client
2. Development Charge Complaint, Development Charge Rates for H&W Development Corp., City of Markham � Solicitor-Client and Potential Litigation
3. Acquisition of Land for Municipal Purposes,
4. Residual Waste Management � Verbal Update � Potential Litigation
5. Labour Relations Matter
Carried
Council met in Private Session at 10:45 a.m. and reconvened in Council at 11:28 a.m.
It was moved by Regional Councillor Landon, seconded by Mayor Van Bynen that Council rise and report from Private Session.
Carried
124 Memorandum of Understanding: Hospital Funding
It was moved by Regional Councillor Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Di Biase that Council receive the confidential memorandum dated September 12, 2013 from the Chief Administrative Officer.
Carried
125 Development Charge Complaint, Development Charge Rates for H&W Development Corp., City of Markham
It was moved by Regional Councillor Spatafora, seconded by Mayor Barrow that Council receive the confidential report dated September 19, 2013.
Carried
126 Acquisition of Land for Municipal Purposes,
It was moved by Mayor Van Bynen, seconded by Mayor Hackson that Council adopt the recommendations in the confidential report from the Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated September 19, 2013, as amended to provide that the Commissioner of Corporate Services report back to Council after the conclusion of negotiations.
Carried
127 Residual Waste Management � Verbal Update
It was moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Regional Councillor Heath that Council receive the confidential verbal update from the Commissioner of Environmental Services.
Carried
128 Labour Relations Matter
It was moved by Regional Councillor Wheeler, seconded by Regional Councillor Rosati that Council adopt the confidential directions to staff.
Carried
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129 CONFIRMATORY BYLAW
It was moved by Regional Councillor Jones, seconded by Mayor Pellegrini that Council enact the following bylaw to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council:
Bylaw No. 2013-76
To confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on September 26, 2013.
Carried
The Council meeting adjourned at 11:33 a.m.
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Regional Clerk
Minutes confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Regional Council held on October 17, 2013.
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Regional Chair
