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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK

 

 

 

REPORT NO. 6

OF THE REGIONAL

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

MEETING HELD ON JUNE 2, 2005

 

 

 

For Consideration by

The Council of The Regional Municipality of York

on June 23, 2005

 

                                   

 

Chair:                           Mayor T. Taylor (acting)

 

Members:                      Mayor Wm. F. Bell

                                    Mayor M. Black

                                    Mayor J. Young

                                    Regional Chair B. Fisch

 

Also Present:                 Regional Councillor J. Jones

                                    Regional Councillor B. O'Donnell

                                    Regional Councillor T. Van Bynen

 

Staff Present:                H. Beairsto, L. Bigioni, P. Casey, S. Cartwright, B. Crowe, J. Davidson,

T. Haddad, E. Hankins, K.Hill, K. Schipper, L. Shallal, D. Sinclair, B. Tuckey

 

The Finance and Administration Committee began its meeting at 9:00 a.m. on June 2, 2005.

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

[The following links open .pdf files of the Clauses and Attachments]

 

1  DRAFT BACKGROUND STUDY TO AMEND THE 2003 DEVELOPMENT CHARGE BY-LAW

 

[see also Attachment 1 (3.2MB)]

 

2  TO AUTHORIZE THE FUNDING OF CAPPING PROTECTION FOR 2005

 

3  REGIONAL PARTICIPATION IN HERITAGE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS

 

4  PREPAID DEVELOPMENT CHARGE CREDIT AGREEMENT PRINCIPLES - EAST HOLLAND TRUNK SEWER - TABLELANDS PORTION, TOWN OF AURORA

 

[see also Attachment 1]

[see also Attachment 2]

 

5  PILOT PROJECT - ACCOUNTING FOR CAPITAL ASSETS

 

6  ANNUAL REPORT ON OUTSTANDING FINANCING LEASES

 

[see also Attachment 1]

 

7  ROADS DEVELOPMENT CHARGE CREDIT REQUEST, WOODBRIDGE EXPANSION AREA, CITY OF VAUGHAN

 

[see also Attachment 1]

[see also Attachment 2]

[see also Attachment 3]

 

8  DEVELOPMENT CHARGE CREDIT REQUEST - LAKEVIEW HOMES (WOODBRIDGE) INC., CITY OF VAUGAN

 

[see also Attachment 1]

[see also Attachment 2]

[see also Attachment 3]

 

9  DEVELOPMENT CHARGE CREDIT REQUEST - ZAVALA DEVELOPMENTS INC., TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL

 

[see also Attachment 1]

[see also Attachment 2]

 

10  MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS AND HOUSING YEAR 2004 MUNICIPAL PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT PROGRAM

 

[see also Attachment 1]

 

11  2006 BUDGET PROCESS

 

12  STOP UP AND CLOSE AND TRANSFER OF LANDS, TOWNSHIP OF KING

 

[see also Attachment 1]

 

13  STOP UP AND CLOSE AND TRANSFER OF LANDS, TOWN OF EAST GWILLIMBURY

 

[see also Attachment 1]

 

14  YORK REGION EMS STATION LEASE EXTENSIONS

 

15  DISPOSAL OF LAND - SUTTON WATER FILTRATION PLANT, TOWN OF GEORGINA

 

[see also Attachment 1]

 

16  COURT SERVICES STAFFING AND WORKLOAD UPDATE

 

17  APPOINTMENT OF THE SECOND ALTERNATE REGIONAL FIRE COORDINATOR

 

18  E-GOVERNMENT SUB-COMMITTEE - REPORT NO. 4

 

[see also Report No. 4 page]

 

19  DISPOSAL OF EXPROPRIATED PROPERTY, TOWN OF MARKHAM

 

[see also Attachment 1]

 

20  UPDATE - COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS

 

The Finance and Administration Committee advises Council of the following matters having been considered by the Finance and Administration Committee with the following action:

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS

 

[The following links open .pdf files of the Communications]

 

1. Liz Gibson, Deputy Clerk, Town of Newmarket, April 27, 2005, forwarding a resolution adopted by the Council of the Town of Newmarket at its meeting on April 11, 2005, regarding the National Guide to Sustainable Municipal Infrastructure. Received.

 

2. Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, May 5, 2005, regarding the 2005 Municipal levy. Received.

 

3. Chris Somerville, Clerk, Township of King, May 11, 2005, regarding the Ansnorveldt Water System Financing & Water System Charge Request for Approval of Debenture. Received and referred to the Commissioner of Finance for a report.

 

4. Mary Ellen Bench, City Solicitor, City of Mississauga, May 12, 2005 regarding the Attorney General's commitment to pending appointments of Justices of the Peace. The Committee determined to make these communications public. Received.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

5. Appointment of Acting Chair

The Committee appointed Mayor Tom Taylor as the Acting Chair for the purposes of this meeting, in the absence of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee.

 

6. Regional Participation In Heritage Property Tax Relief Programs

The Committee Recommends That This Matter Be Reviewed By Committee And Council As A New Program During the 2006 Business Plan And Budget Considerations.  (Mayor Taylor declared an interest in this matter as his home is a heritage property and did not take part in the consideration or discussion of or vote on this matter.)

 

7. York Region Character Council Book Initiative

The communication, May 26, 2005 from Mayor Cousens (attached) requesting Council approval for the expenses relating to the proposed Character Council Book Initiative, was referred to the Commissioner of Finance for a report to the June 23, 2005 Council meeting.

 

 

The Finance and Administration Committee adjourned at 10:28 a.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

June 2, 2005                                                                                        Mayor T. Taylor

Newmarket, Ontario                                                                            Acting Chair

 

(Report No. 6 of the Finance and Administration Committee was adopted, without amendment, by Regional Council at its meeting held on June 23, 2005.)

 

Denis Kelly

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