Agenda YORK REGIONAL COUNCIL
October 22, 2020 9 a.m. Electronic Meeting
Quorum: 11
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A. Call to Order
B. Disclosures of Interest
C. Minutes of Council
C.1. Council Meeting held on September 24, 2020 1
D. Presentations
D.1. York University Markham Centre Campus Rhonda Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor, York University Gary Brewer, President, York University Development Corporation Carol McAulay, Vice-President Finance & Administration Lisa Philipps, Provost & Vice-President Academic Ijade Maxwell Rodrigues, Chief of Government and Community Relations
D.2. 2020 Budget Companion and Annual Operating Priorities Mike Walters, Chief Administrative Officer, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
D.3. Policing in a Changing Environment Chief Jim MacSween, York Regional Police Agenda - Regional Council - October 22, 2020
D.4. Corporate Update #3 - York Region Response to COVID-19 Bruce Macgregor, Chief Administrative Officer, York Region
E. Deputations (Subject to Council granting deputant status.) None
F. Communications
F.1. Communications Related to Item G.1 (October 8, 2020 Committee of the Whole Agenda Item H.2.2 - Potential for Employment Lands Along 400 Series Highways)
F.1.1. Form Letter Submitted by 58 Individuals in Opposition 15 Recommendation: Receive All
F.1.2. Potential for Employment Lands Along 400 Series 19 Highways Sue Sherban, Ward 6 Councillor, Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville dated October 8, 2020 Recommendation: Receive
F.1.3. Potential for Employment Lands Along 400 Series 21 Highways Anne Carter, President, Tullis Estates Limited dated October 7, 2020 Recommendation: Receive
F.1.4. Potential for Employment Lands Along 400 Series 23 Highways Mary Muter, Chair, Georgian Bay Great Lakes Foundation and Vice Chair, Restore Our Water International dated October 7, 2020 Recommendation: Receive Agenda - Regional Council - October 22, 2020
F.1.5. York Region’s Request to Open up Greenbelt Lands 25 Geoffrey and Anne Peat dated October 7, 2020 Recommendation: Receive
F.1.6. Green Belt Re: Item H 2.2. Potential for Employment 27 Lands along 400 Series Highways Report Cheryl Lewandowski dated October 7, 2020 Recommendation: Receive
F.1.7. October Vote re Item H 2.2 Appropriation of Greenbelt 29 Suzanne Shields dated October 7, 2020 Recommendation: Receive
F.1.8. Item H 2.2. Potential for Employment Lands along 400 31 Series Highways Report Frances Critchley-Moore dated October 7, 2020 Recommendation: Receive
F.1.9. H 2.2 Potential for Employments Lands 33 Michael Birenbaum dated October 7, 2020 Recommendation: Receive
F.1.10. Employment Lands - Why Can't Business Build in 35 Richmond Hill Jay Lennox dated October 7, 2020 Recommendation: Receive
F.1.11. York Region Opens New Attack on Greenbelt 37 Norbert Hoeller dated October 7, 2020 Recommendation: Receive
F.1.12. No to Opening the Greenbelt to New Development 39 Elizabeth Morin dated October 7, 2020 Recommendation: Receive Agenda - Regional Council - October 22, 2020
F.1.13. Greenbelt 41 Judith Tenenbaum dated October 7, 2020 Recommendation: Receive
F.1.14. Please Do Not Weaken Our Greenbelt! 43 Peter Attfield dated October 8, 2020 Recommendation: Receive
F.1.15. Council Meeting for York Region 45 Johnny Wideman dated October 9, 2020 Recommendation: Receive
F.2. Information on the Deferred Motion to Directly-Elect the Regional 47 Chair Memorandum dated October 15, 2020 from Bruce Macgregor, Chief Administrative Officer Recommendation: Receive (See Item I.1)
G. Consideration and Adoption of Reports
G.1. Committee of the Whole Meeting - October 8, 2020 53
G.2. Committee of the Whole Meeting - October 15, 2020 65
H. Introduction and Consideration of Bylaws
H.1. 2020-49 Amendment to U-turn Restrictions Bylaw 71 A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2018-06 being a bylaw to restrict U- turns on certain Regional Roads
H.2. 2020-50 Amendment to Restriction of Turning Movements Bylaw 73 A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2018-07 being a bylaw to restrict turning movements on Regional Roads Agenda - Regional Council - October 22, 2020
H.3. 2020-51 Construction of a Mid-Block Crossing Highway 404 and 75 16th Avenue To acquire certain lands for or in connection with constructing the Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing north of 16th Avenue (YR 73), City of Markham and City of Richmond Hill
I. Motions
I.1. Direct Election of Regional Chair (The following motion was deferred from the Regional Council meeting of February 27, 2020) Moved by Mayor Taylor, seconded by Regional Councillor Li: 1. That the Regional Chair be directly elected by an at large election.
J. Notices of Motion to Reconsider
K. Other Business
L. Private Session None
M. Confirmatory Bylaw 79 Introduction of Bylaw 2020-52 to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting
N. Adjournment
Agenda - Regional Council - October 22, 2020
Minutes The Council of The Regional Municipality of York
September 24, 2020 Electronic Meeting
Members: W. Emmerson, D. Barrow, M. Bevilacqua, J. DiPaola, M. Ferri, R. Grossi, V. Hackson, D. Hamilton, J. Heath, L. Jackson, J. Jones, J. Li, I. Lovatt, T. Mrakas, S. Pellegrini, C. Perrelli, M. Quirk, G. Rosati, F. Scarpitti, J. Taylor, T. Vegh
Staff: D. Basso, K. Chislett, P. Freeman, P. Jankowski, K. Kurji, S. Love, B. Macgregor, E. Mahoney, C. Raynor, K. Strueby, M.F. Turner
______A. Call to Order
Regional Chair Emmerson called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. and made the following remarks:
“We acknowledge the land we are meeting on today is the traditional territory of many First Nations, including the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of the Credit.
These lands are now home to many diverse Indigenous peoples.
We also acknowledge that York Region falls under Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaties with several Mississauga and Chippewas First Nations.”
B. Disclosures of Interest
None
1 1 Minutes - Regional Council - September 24, 2020 C. Minutes of Council
C.1 Council Meeting held on June 25, 2020
Moved by Regional Councillor Heath Seconded by Regional Councillor Hamilton
That Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on June 25, 2020.
Carried
C.2 Special Council Meeting held on July 9, 2020
Moved by Regional Councillor Heath Seconded by Regional Councillor Hamilton
That Council confirm the Minutes of the Special Council meeting held on July 9, 2020.
Carried
C.3 Special Council Meeting held on July 30, 2020
Moved by Regional Councillor Heath Seconded by Regional Councillor Hamilton
That Council confirm the Minutes of the Special Council meeting held on July 30, 2020.
Carried
C.4 Special Council Meeting held on September 17, 2020
Moved by Regional Councillor Heath Seconded by Regional Councillor Hamilton
That Council confirm the Minutes of the Special Council meeting held on September 17, 2020.
Carried
2 2 Minutes - Regional Council - September 24, 2020 D. Presentations
D.1 Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Update
Moved by Mayor Bevilacqua Seconded by Mayor Scarpitti
That Council receive the presentation by Deborah Flint and Michelle Samson- Doel, Greater Toronto Airports Authority.
Carried
E. Deputations
E.1 Homelessness Supports
Moved by Regional Councillor Vegh Seconded by Mayor Taylor
That Council receive the deputation from Ross Carson on behalf of Concerned Citizens for the Homeless in Newmarket.
Carried
F. Communications
F.1 Township of King Official Plan 2019
F.1.1 Our King Official Plan Review Comments on Regional Modifications
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini Seconded by Regional Councillor Jones
That Council receive the correspondence from Michael Bissett, Bousfields Inc., on behalf of Daniel Aquino dated August 6, 2020.
Carried
3 3 Minutes - Regional Council - September 24, 2020 F.1.2 Proposed York Region Modifications to the Our King Official Plan
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini Seconded by Regional Councillor Jones
That Council receive the correspondence from Mandy Ng, Loopstra Nixon LLP on behalf of Township of King property owners dated September 9, 2020.
Carried
F.1.3 King City Official Plan
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini Seconded by Regional Councillor Jones
That Council receive the Deputation in Writing from Cam Milani dated September 9, 2020.
Carried
F.1.4 York Region's Proposed Draft Modifications to the Our King Official Plan
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini Seconded by Regional Councillor Jones
That Council receive the correspondence from Domenic Suppa on behalf of 1186675 Ontario Ltd. dated September 14, 2020.
Carried
F.1.5 675 Kettleby Road
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini Seconded by Regional Councillor Jones
That Council receive the correspondence from Tony Nicoletti dated September 23, 2020.
Carried
4 4 Minutes - Regional Council - September 24, 2020 F.1.6 1380 Wellington Street West
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini Seconded by Regional Councillor Jones
That Council receive the correspondence from Debra Walker and Celeste Salvagna, MHBC dated September 23, 2020.
Carried
F.1.7 Objection to the King Township Draft Official Plan - 13120 and 13144 Keele Street
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini Seconded by Regional Councillor Jones
That Council receive the Deputation in Writing from Brian Walker dated September 23, 2020.
Carried
F.1.8 Objection to Keele Street Land Use
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini Seconded by Regional Councillor Jones
That Council receive the Deputation in Writing from Perry Walker dated September 24, 2020.
Carried
F.1.9 1265 and 1405 19th Sideroad
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini Seconded by Regional Councillor Jones
That Council receive the correspondence from Billy Tung, KLM Planning Partners dated September 23, 2020.
Carried
5 5 Minutes - Regional Council - September 24, 2020 F.2 Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) Endorsement Report
F.2.1 7533 Islington Avenue and 150 Bruce Street
Moved by Regional Councillor Jones Seconded by Mayor Mrakas
That Council receive the correspondence from Tara Connor, Weston Consulting dated September 23, 2020.
Carried
F.2.2 4850 Highway 7 and 79 Arrowhead Drive
Moved by Regional Councillor Jones Seconded by Mayor Mrakas
That Council receive the correspondence from Tara Connor, Weston Consulting dated September 23, 2020.
Carried
F.2.3 9222 Keele Street
Moved by Regional Councillor Jones Seconded by Mayor Mrakas
That Council receive the correspondence from Matthew Cory, Malone Given Parsons dated September 23, 2020.
Carried
F.3 MTSA Endorsement Report Follow-up Items
Moved by Regional Councillor Jones Seconded by Mayor Mrakas
That Council receive the memorandum from Paul Freeman, Chief Planner dated September 22, 2020 and refer it to the discussion of Item G.2, Committee of the Whole Minutes of September 10, 2020, Item H.2.1.
Carried
6 6 Minutes - Regional Council - September 24, 2020 F.4 Township of King Official Plan 2019 Follow-up Items
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini Seconded by Regional Councillor Jones
That Council receive the memorandum from Paul Freeman, Chief Planner dated September 22, 2020 and refer it to the discussion of Item G.2, Committee of the Whole Minutes of September 10, 2020, Item H.2.3.
Carried
F.5 Financial Impacts of COVID-19
Moved by Mayor Barrow Seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
That Council receive the memorandum from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer dated September 22, 2020.
Carried
G. Consideration and Adoption of Reports
G.1 Debenture Committee Meeting - September 1, 2020
Moved by Mayor Barrow Seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
That Council adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Debenture Committee meeting held on September 1, 2020.
Carried
G.2 Committee of the Whole Meeting - September 10, 2020
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini Seconded by Regional Councillor Rosati
That Council adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 10, 2020, except for Items H.2.1 and H.2.3 as noted below. Carried
7 7 Minutes - Regional Council - September 24, 2020 H.2.1 Major Transit Station Areas Endorsement Report
Moved by Regional Councillor Jackson Seconded by Mayor Bevilacqua
That Council adopt an amendment to add the following clauses: 1. That MTSA 57 (Rutherford GO station) be referred to the City of Vaughan for additional consideration of the boundaries and density and request a report back to the Region in Q1 2021.
2. That York Region Council support the expansion of the boundary of MTSA 58 for the lands around the Maple GO station to include the 2.8 hectare parcel of land at the north east corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and McNaughton Road East in the City of Vaughan so that the lands can be considered in the context of supporting intensification around an existing GO station and which further supports the growth targets of the Region of York.
Carried
Moved by Regional Councillor DiPaola Seconded by Mayor Barrow
That Council adopt an amendment to add the following clause: 1. That MTSA 72 (Gormley GO Station) minimum density target be set at 50 people and jobs per hectare.
Carried
Moved by Regional Councillor Heath Seconded by Mayor Scarpitti
That Council adopt the following main motion, as amended: 1. Council endorse for inclusion in the Regional Official Plan update, the boundary delineations, minimum density targets and preliminary policy directions for the 72 major transit station areas identified in this report, except for those outlined below.
2. The Province be requested to approve alternative density targets for two Provincially required major transit station areas: Highway 407 Subway Station and King City GO Station.
3. Regional staff delineate boundaries and set density targets for the future MTSA stations along Jane Street in Vaughan and report back to Council for endorsement.
8 8 Minutes - Regional Council - September 24, 2020 4. The Regional Clerk forward this report and attachments to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and local municipalities.
5. That MTSA 57 (Rutherford GO station) be referred to the City of Vaughan for additional consideration of the boundaries and density and request a report back to the Region in Q1 2021.
6. That York Region Council support the expansion of the boundary of MTSA 58 for the lands around the Maple GO station to include the 2.8 hectare parcel of land at the north east corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and McNaughton Road East in the City of Vaughan so that the lands can be considered in the context of supporting intensification around an existing GO station and which further supports the growth targets of the Region of York.
7. That MTSA 72 (Gormley GO Station) minimum density target be set at 50 people and jobs per hectare.
Carried
H.2.3 Township of King Official Plan 2019
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini Seconded by Regional Councillor Jones
That Council adopt the following recommendations in the report, as amended, dated August 27, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner: 1. Council approve the Township of King “Our King” Official Plan 2019, subject to the modifications outlined in this resolution, in Attachment 1 to this report and site-specific deferrals listed in Attachment 2.
2. The Director of Community Planning and Development Services be authorized to issue Notice of Regional Council’s decision on the Township of King “Our King” Official Plan 2019.
3. The Director of Community Planning and Development Services be authorized to issue Notice regarding the deferrals under delegated authority once resolved.
4. Staff be authorized to appear before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in support of the Region’s decision, if required, and the Regional Solicitor or designate, be authorized to execute Minutes of Settlement, if appropriate.
9 9 Minutes - Regional Council - September 24, 2020 5. That Council support an additional site modification to the Township of King Official Plan "Our King" to add site specific policy to enable the two existing detached dwellings located at 3655 and 3653 Lloydtown-Aurora Road to be divided into separate conveyable parcels of land subject to a zoning bylaw amendment and application for consent to sever.
6. The land use designations and policies for the lands municipally known as 1265 and 1405 19th Sideroad be deferred on a site-specific basis to provide King Township the opportunity to further review the existing and permitted uses on the subject properties in the context of the Township’s policy framework and the Township’s Rural Area Zoning By-law Review. Following the completion of a review and assessment, and Township Council’s endorsement of a preferred approach, the Township would be in a position to request a decision on the site-specific deferral.
7. The land use designation and polices for the lands municipally known 1380 Wellington Street West be deferred on a site-specific basis to provide King Township the opportunity to further review and assessment. Following the completion of a review and assessment, and Township Council’s endorsement of a preferred land use approach, the Township would be in a position to request a decision on the site-specific deferral.
Carried
G.3 Updating the Procedure Bylaw to Permit Electronic Meeting Participation at All Times
Moved by Mayor Bevilacqua Seconded by Regional Councillor Heath
That Council adopt the following recommendations in the report, as amended, dated February 11, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Regional Clerk:
1. Council amend Procedure Bylaw No. 2018-59 as outlined in Attachment 1 to provide for members of Council, Committees and Boards to fully participate electronically in meetings at any time.
2. Staff be directed to report back in November 2021 on electronic meeting participation.
Carried
10 10 Minutes - Regional Council - September 24, 2020 H. Introduction and Consideration of Bylaws
H.1 2020-45 - Composition of Regional Council
Moved by Mayor Bevilacqua Seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri
That Council approve and enact bylaw 2020-45.
A recorded vote on the motion was:
For: Barrow, Bevilacqua, DiPaola, Emmerson, Ferri, Grossi, Hackson, Heath, Jackson, Jones, Li, Lovatt, Pellegrini, Perrelli, Quirk, Rosati, Scarpitti, Taylor, Vegh (19)
Against: Hamilton, Mrakas (2)
Absent: (0)
Carried
H.2 2020-46 - Close a Portion of Bathurst Street
Moved by Regional Councillor Rosati Seconded by Regional Councillor Li
That Council approve and enact bylaw 2020-46.
Carried
H.3 2020-47 - Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation Loan for the Town of Aurora
Moved by Regional Councillor Rosati Seconded by Regional Councillor Li
That Council approve and enact bylaw 2020-47.
Carried
I. Motions
None
J. Notices of Motion to Reconsider
None
11 11 Minutes - Regional Council - September 24, 2020 K. Other Business
K.1 2021 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar
Moved by Mayor Hackson Seconded by Regional Councillor Vegh
That Council approve the 2021 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar.
Carried
K.2 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) - Resolution for Election to the Board of Directors
Moved by Mayor Barrow Seconded by Mayor Bevilacqua
That Council adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction;
WHEREAS FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the prestige required to carry the municipal message to the federal government; and
BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Regional Municipality of York endorse Mayor Steve Pellegrini, Township of King, to stand for election on FCM’s Board of Directors for the period starting in September 2020 and ending November 2022; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council assumes all costs associated with Mayor Steve Pellegrini attending FCM’s Board of Directors meetings.
Carried
K.3 York University Markham Centre Campus Groundbreaking
Regional Chair Emmerson noted that September 22, 2020 was the official ground-breaking of the York University Markham Centre Campus. The event marked the start of construction on the academic facility that will bring 4,200 new student spaces to York Region.
12 12 Minutes - Regional Council - September 24, 2020 K.4 Passing of Former Prime Minister John Turner
Regional Chair Emmerson noted the passing of former Prime Minister of Canada John Turner on September 20, 2020. On behalf of Regional Council and York Region's 1.2 million residents, Regional Chair Emmerson offered sincere condolences to the Turner family.
K.5 COVID-19 Update
Moved by Regional Councillor Rosati Seconded by Regional Councillor Jackson
That Council receive the "Mandatory Masks in York Region" presentation from Patrick Casey, Director, Corporate Communications.
Carried
Regional Chair Emmerson and Dr. Karim Kurji, Medical Officer of Health provided updates to Members of Council on the COVID-19 situation and latest statistics. Patrick Casey, Director, Corporate Communications also presented an update on the Region's mandatory mask communication campaign.
L. Private Session
Moved by Mayor Bevilacqua Seconded by Mayor Lovatt
That Council resolve into private session at 12:41 p.m.
Carried
At 12:48 p.m. Council resumed in public session and reported the following:
L.1 Impacts of COVID-19 Discussion - Labour Relations
This item was not considered.
L.2 Office of the Regional Chair - Identifiable Persons
Council received a verbal update.
13 13 Minutes - Regional Council - September 24, 2020 M. Confirmatory Bylaw
Moved by Regional Councillor Jones Seconded by Mayor Hackson
That Council enact Bylaw No. 2020-48 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council held on September 24, 2020.
Carried
N. Adjournment
The Council meeting adjourned at 12:49 p.m.
Regional Clerk
Minutes confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Council held on October 22, 2020.
Regional Chair
14 14 DEPUTATIONS IN WRITING REGIONAL COUNCIL OCTOBER 22, 2020
Subject: Item G.1. (October 8, 2020 Committee of the Whole Item H.2.2. - Potential for Employment Lands Along 400 Series Highways Report – Submitted by 58 Individuals
Brief summary of issue or purpose of deputation: Dear Mayors and Regional Councillors,
I am shocked that after all of this time York Regional Council is considering asking the province to remove farmland and natural areas from the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Area, and to extend build water and sewer pipes from Lake Ontario to facilitate sprawl in the Greenbelt.
As a result I am requesting that you vote against items 1 and 2 on your agenda.
Item 1. Council reiterate its request to the Province to develop a process allowing municipalities to access strategically located employment lands inside the Greenbelt Plan area, if deemed necessary through a Municipal Comprehensive Review.
A 2017 York Region report identified 2,588 ha of vacant employment lands available for development. As the annual uptake of employment land is 7 ha to 19 ha annually there is no shortage of employment lands for the next several decades.
As identified in the report, Planning for future employment land needs is changing. Today, more jobs are located in urban areas than ever before and locating employment lands within our towns and cities encourages more people to walk, take transit or cycle to work rather than drive, reducing gridlock, emissions and improving quality of life. In the City of Toronto the highest concentration of employment is in areas where people have easy access to transit and alternative ways of getting to work.
Climate change requires us to make planning decisions that reduce our dependence on automobile use. Integrating employment with transit and active transportation helps us build communities where we can work, live and play.
Item 2. Council reiterate its request to the Province to permit the extension of Great Lake based servicing as an option to service settlement areas within the Greenbelt Plan and Oak Ridges Moraine Plan areas.
OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL CLERK 1-877-464-9675 x. 71320 york.ca 15 I respectfully request that Council vote not to make this request. Expanding Great Lake based water and sewer services undermines the permanent protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine and Greenbelt and facilitates costly sprawl into the countryside, it is also unnecessary. A 2016 York Region Housing Supply report indicated that the region had a 21 to 23 year supply of land designated for housing and further that 91% of ground- related units within registered, or draft, approved applications have been provided with servicing. During the MCR process the Region should look to complete developments within existing urban land before extending the water and sewage pipes to service new land for housing in existing farm and natural areas.
The Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Growth Plans were put in place to limit urban expansion into the countryside, protect the ecological function of groundwater on the moraine and encourage complete compact communities. The Plans identify where development should not occur to direct growth to our existing urban areas. In York Region, our population growth rate is slowing, our households are getting smaller and our existing urban areas are not yet fully occupied or built out. There is more than enough land to build the housing we need to 2031 and it will last to 2041 if we build the smaller, more affordable housing units to support accessible, age-friendly communities. Major growth centres in York Region are moving forward with transit supportive development. I urge the Region to proceed with the MCR process by directing the majority of growth to the serviced urban growth centres with existing higher order transit rather than expanding the YDSS into the Greenbelt.
In 2000, Members of York Region Council fought the battle against the “big pipes” plan to encourage costly sprawl. At that time, we learned big pipes not only create huge debt for the Region but they facilitate sprawling growth that leads to gridlock. Twenty years ago we challenged sprawl, today we are also battling climate change. It is more important than ever to protect forests, farmland and groundwater sources for our future prosperity. Studies identified in the Environmental Commissioner’s 2019 report indicate a strong negative relationship between sprawling urban areas with per capita transport energy use. With the current provincial prioritization of housing over environmental concerns, like climate change, extending Great Lakes based servicing into the protected countryside may serve to increase climate related emissions from transportation.
I urge Council to support efficient growth by building up in our existing urban areas, utilize efficient sewer servicing and stop putting our farmland and natural areas at risk.
I urge Members of Council to vote no to both of these items.
OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL CLERK 1-877-464-9675 x. 71320 york.ca 16 The above formed letter was submitted by the following individuals:
Alyssa Soda Rick Wardell Brent Kopperson Bogdan Radu Natalie Helferty Bob and Peggy Belcher Ian Hilley Cathy Oppedisano Rosemary Maggio Kirill Skorupsky Carrie Tai Dr. Maret Aun Jim and Sharon Bradley Dave Hamilton Bendt Jorgensen Ron Wortel Helen Stauffer Graham Burkitt Andre Willi Liisa Luoma-Reddy Bruce Milner Joanne Nonnekes Flo McLellan Nancy Zalman Deniz Hvizdos Robin Gray Lindsey Tulk Liz Kerr Mintzy Clement Joe Mcnabb B. Gordon Karen Uus Aleisha Pannozza Michael Winberg Toktam Jahandideh A. Cottrell Jackie Quan Wendy Kenyon Rod & Marie Adams Rosanne Speckert Bill Sedgwick Vicky McGrath Debbie Fletcher-Queen Laurence Shepard Anne Lacey Rolf Ehrat N. Sivarama Shiva Amiri Brooke Mckay Edward Tait Jenny Smith Rita Briganti Karen Hazlett Derek Sawyer Adam Braithwaite Gloria Boxen Brian Earley Olaf Mueller
* Regional Clerk’s Office received additional submissions similar to the above where the full name of the individual was not shared.
OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL CLERK 1-877-464-9675 x. 71320 york.ca 17
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October 8, 2020 7:45am
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To: Members of York Region Council
Re: Item H 2.2. Potential for Employment lands along 400 series highways report
Dear Chairman, Mayors and Regional Councillors,
I need to acknowledge that I am a Councillor for Ward 6 in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville and that, I am in opposition to the proposed amendments changes to the Greenbelt Plan, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe in this report.
I did not agree with this specific recommendation at our town Council. And I still do not.
I would like to add my support to the letter submitted on October 5, 2020 by Debbie Schaefer a member of King Township Council and am in agreement with the request to York Region Council that they insert the words “outside the Greenbelt Plan and Oak Ridges Moraine area” countryside or otherwise.
Sincerely,
Sue Sherban
445 Reeves Way Blvd., Stouffville ON L4A 0H2
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20 Tullis Estates Limited 100 St. Charles Street East Maryhill ON NOB 2B0
Jim Jones Chair: Planning and Economic Development Committee The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Zl
In response to the Report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner on the matter of Potential for Employment Lands Along 400 Series Highways set to be tabled before the Committee of the Whole on October 8, 2020
Dear Jim Jones, Our company owns approximately ninety (90) acres of land on the Oak Ridges Moraine within the Greenbelt, as designated by the Ontario legislation of 2005. This land sits to the north of the Village of Kettleby in the Township of King.
When The Greenbelt Act, 2005 was passed with the resultant creation of the Greenbelt Plan (2017), the directors of Tullis Estates Limited knew that our long-term plans to develop our lands had to be set aside.
We respected that piece of legislation.
There are significant lands zoned and waiting for development in the Regional Municipality of York. Some of the land, farmed at this moment, is targeted as "employment land". Allowing access to strategically located employment lands bordering Highways #400 and #404 for sewage and waste-water development is an invitation to urban sprawl in our region.
Our Regional Municipality of York is a haven of stunning the beautiful "Greenbelt" and the attractive lands that make up the Oak Ridges Moraine. Please preserve this!
Yours truly,
Anne Carter President Tullis Estates Limited
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October 7, 2020, 321 Kingscross Drive, King City ON L7B1J9
To York Region Chair and Members of Council,
Re: Item H 2.2. Potential for Employment lands along 400 series highways report
Our organization has been involved with and concerned about York Region’s existing diversion of Georgian Bay (part of Lake Huron) water to Lake Ontario since the early 1990’s when York Region put in place the existing diversion of Lake Ontario water to north Aurora – part of the Georgian By watershed. (We were pleased when plans were drafted to reduce that diversion by building a very high-level sewage treatment plant south of Lake Simcoe and reducing significantly the diversion of Lake Huron water into the Lake Ontario watershed that includes Lake Simcoe. However, that plan has yet to be implemented.)
But to now even propose development plans north of King Road and north along the Highway 400 corridor is very concerning. This would open up areas that currently do not have municipal water and sewer servicing and would force an expansion and increase in the existing Aurora north, undesirable diversion of Great Lakes water. This is contrary to both the Great Lakes Annex Agreement (of which I was a member of the Annex Agreement Advisory Panel) and it is contrary to the 1909 Boundary Waters Treaty that does not allow any diversion or increase in diversion of Great Lakes water from one Great Lake to another. Any increase in the Aurora north diversion over to Highway 400 would require the approval of the International Joint Commission and the Great Lakes Governor’s Council.
Aside from the regulatory issues of this proposal, we are sure you are aware of the extreme ecological harm of building pipes for water and sewer lines through Moraine and Greenbelt lands. Since the groundwater is so close to the surface, the only way pipes can be built is to de-water the sites. This deprives local wetlands, including vernal pool wetlands, of water – essential breeding habitat for many species of frogs, salamanders and turtles including Species At Risk. Existing private wells are threatened, and the only solution would be to close private wells and also increase the diversion. And as you likely know, the extensive stormwater drainage that would be required would also be diverted down to Lake Ontario.
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So from both a legal and ecological perspective our organization is opposed to this proposal to expand Employment Lands north of King Road along the Highway 400 corridor and recommends that York Region Council vote in opposition to this proposal.
Thank you for your consideration of all of the above.
Sincerely,
Mary Muter, Chair, Georgian Bay Great Lakes Foundation and Vice Chair, Restore Our Water International. 905 833 2020 [email protected]
24 From: Anne Peat Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 12:01 PM To: Regional Clerk
Re: Item H 2.2 Potential for Employment Lands along 400 series Highway report
To: Mayors and Regional Councillors
My husband and I are residents in Ward 5 King Township on Jane St (5th Concession), one concession line east of Hwy 400.
We support the various Provincial Land Use Plans, including the Greenbelt Plan, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
We also support our Councillor Debbie Schaefer’s request to York Region Council to insert the words “outside the Greenbelt Plan and Oak Ridges Moraine area” in the first recommendation of recommended requests to the Province.
We agree that York Region’s request for permission from the Province to develop these protected areas has both current and long term unnecessary consequences, and due to a lack of assessment, is contemptuous of Plans in place already.
We are disappointed in our Regional Council’s representation of its residents.
We urge Council to make the amendments to the request as requested by Ms Schaefer.
Thank you for your consideration of our request,
Geoffrey and Anne Peat
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26 From: Cheryl Lewandowski Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 12:33 PM To: Emmerson, Wayne
Dear Mayors and Regional Councillors, I am a resident of Oak Ridges and a small business owner in Aurora. By allowing any development on the Green Belt, the precedent is set to allow it to be destroyed by a thousand cuts. The Ford government promised that the Green Belt was off limits. The below letter clearly identifies concerns. Instead of looking at options to destroy our wildlife and farmland, politicians should be looking at ways to enhance our wild zones and provide connectivity to them, allowing animals safe passage across roadways. This was considered on Bayview Avenue close to the Oak Ridges Community Centre where animals have a safe passage under the road. Over recent years, York Region’s fertile farmland has been devastated and rezoned for residential development. Consider this, since the last mass extinction the biodiversity on this planet has evolved to enable us to exist. It provides its inhabitants with air, water and food. Currently, only 4% of the planet’s animal biomass, from mice to elephants, can be attributed to wild animals. The remainder serves the needs of people. In 1937, the earth’s remaining wilderness was 66%. It is currently at 35%. How have people destroyed so much in such a short time? We are undergoing a 6th mass extinction, ravaging or disrupting the very elements that allow us to survive. We rely on our politicians to make the right decisions for the public good. Will you be a part of the solution to enable humanity a viable existence on a finite planet? You are aware that sprawl will only exacerbate degradation from increasing CO2 levels to threatening local food security and decreasing local biodiversity. Besides being environmentally responsible, it is also fiscally responsible not to allow sprawl to occur. You know that higher density reduces costs for infrastructure. I support the following letter which you may have seen from other concerned citizens.
I am shocked that after all of this time York Regional Council is considering asking the province to remove farmland and natural areas from the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Area, and to extend or build water and sewer pipes from Lake Ontario to facilitate sprawl in the Greenbelt. As a result I am requesting that you vote against items 1 and 2 on your agenda. Item 1. Council reiterate its request to the Province to develop a process allowing municipalities to access strategically located employment lands inside the Greenbelt Plan area, if deemed necessary through a Municipal Comprehensive Review. A 2017 York Region report identified 2,588 ha of vacant employment lands available for development. As the annual uptake of employment land is 7 ha to 19 ha annually there is no shortage of employment lands for the next several decades. As identified in the report, Planning for future employment land needs is changing. Today, more jobs are located in urban areas than ever before and locating employment lands within our towns and cities encourages more people to walk, take transit or cycle to work rather than drive, reducing gridlock, emissions and improving quality of life. In the City of Toronto the highest concentration of employment is in areas where people have easy access to transit and alternative ways of getting to work. Climate change requires us to make planning decisions that reduce our dependence on automobile use. Integrating employment with transit and active transportation helps us build communities where we can work, live and play.
27 Item 2. Council reiterate its request to the Province to permit the extension of Great Lake based servicing as an option to service settlement areas within the Greenbelt Plan and Oak Ridges Moraine Plan areas. I respectfully request that Council vote not to make this request. Expanding Great Lake based water and sewer services undermines the permanent protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine and Greenbelt and facilitates costly sprawl into the countryside, it is also unnecessary. A 2016 York Region Housing Supply report indicated that the region had a 21 to 23 year supply of land designated for housing and further that 91% of ground- related units within registered, or draft, approved applications have been provided with servicing. During the MCR process the Region should look to complete developments within existing urban land before extending the water and sewage pipes to service new land for housing in existing farm and natural areas. The Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Growth Plans were put in place to limit urban expansion into the countryside, protect the ecological function of groundwater on the moraine and encourage complete compact communities. The Plans identify where development should not occur to direct growth to our existing urban areas. In York Region, our population growth rate is slowing, our households are getting smaller and our existing urban areas are not yet fully occupied or built out. There is more than enough land to build the housing we need to 2031 and it will last to 2041 if we build the smaller, more affordable housing units to support accessible, age-friendly communities. Major growth centres in York Region are moving forward with transit supportive development. I urge the Region to proceed with the MCR process by directing the majority of growth to the serviced urban growth centres with existing higher order transit rather than expanding the YDSS into the Greenbelt. In 2000, Members of York Region Council fought the battle against the “big pipes” plan to encourage costly sprawl. At that time, we learned big pipes not only create huge debt for the Region but they facilitate sprawling growth that leads to gridlock. Twenty years ago we challenged sprawl, today we are also battling climate change. It is more important than ever to protect forests, farmland and groundwater sources for our future prosperity. Studies identified in the Environmental Commissioner’s 2019 report indicate a strong negative relationship between sprawling urban areas with per capita transport energy use. With the current provincial prioritization of housing over environmental concerns, like climate change, extending Great Lakes based servicing into the protected countryside may serve to increase climate related emissions from transportation. I urge Council to support efficient growth by building up in our existing urban areas, utilize efficient sewer servicing and stop putting our farmland and natural areas at risk. I urge Members of Council to vote no to both of these items.
Best Regards, Cheryl Lewandowski Richmond Hill cc. Minister Steve Clark, MMAH
28 From: Suzanne Shields Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 12:46 PM To: Emmerson, Wayne
Re: Item H 2.2 potential for employment lands along 400 highways report
Dear Sirs, I am saddened that York Regional Council is considering asking the province to remove farmland and natural areas from the protection of the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine Conversation Area to facilitate more urban sprawl.
Please vote against items 1 and 2 on your agenda. Save this wonderful resource for our future generations and endangered species.
Thank you Suzanne Shields, Thornhill
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30 From: Frances Critchley-Moore Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 1:09 PM To: Regional Clerk
Dear Mayors and Regional Councillors,
I am shocked that after all of this time York Regional Council is considering asking the province to remove farmland and natural areas from the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Area, and to extend build water and sewer pipes from Lake Ontario to facilitate sprawl in the Greenbelt. As a result I am requesting that you vote against items 1 and 2 on your agenda.
I urge Council to support efficient growth by building up in our existing urban areas, utilize efficient sewer servicing and stop putting our farmland and natural areas at risk. I urge Members of Council to vote NO to both of these items.
Frances Critchley-Moore Aurora, ON
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32 From: Michael birenbaum Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 1:19 PM To: spellegrini
Dear Mayor Pellegrini
I am hopeful that you and the committee will see the wisdom of excluding the Greenbelt in item H2.2.1 and to remove item 2 completely from the current proposal which I understand will be voted up tomorrow.
Thank you in advance for considering this request.
Regards Michael Birenbaum, King On.
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34 From: Jay Lennox Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 4:24 PM To: [email protected]; joe.dipaola
Gentlemen
I could have sent you the very long email from Environmental Defence, which I am sure that you will receive many times in the coming days, but instead let me give you my view on this topic.
As a society we have been putting development ahead of the environment for as long as I have been alive, 69 plus years. 20 years ago there was a battle to protect the Oak Ridges Moraine resulting in the establishment of the Green Belt. The Town of Richmond Hill and its citizens were leaders in this battle. Since then there has been a continued and serious degradation in our environment, and more than ever we need to protect all of the established Green Belt.
As I recall there was a request recently that City Council was considering to allow the rezoning of Richmond Hill employment land along the 404 corridor to allow residential development. How can there possibly be a shortage of employment lands when no one wants to build on land that our city has reserved for exactly that purpose.
Perhaps there is a lack of employment lands in other municipalities within York Region, but what that is saying is that they have been very effective and attracting industry and have consumed their employment lands. Voting for the two agenda items will only encourage employment development in other municipalities, and not Richmond Hill.
Based on the above I am requesting that you do not support these two agenda items:
Item 1. Council reiterate its request to the Province to develop a process allowing municipalities to access strategically located employment lands inside the Greenbelt Plan area, if deemed necessary through a Municipal Comprehensive Review.
Item 2. Council reiterate its request to the Province to permit the extension of Great Lake based servicing as an option to service settlement areas within the Greenbelt Plan and Oak Ridges Moraine Plan areas.
Thank you for considering my request.
Jay Lennox Richmond Hill, ON
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36 From: nhoeller Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 4:57 PM To: Tim Gray
Hi Tim, thanks for raising this issue. I am a strong supporter of the integrity of the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine. However, I am not a fan of "people/planet/profits - pick one" - we cannot resolve complex situations by focusing on only one aspect.
There are no easy answers - we need site-specific and science-based approaches that identify areas suitable for smart development. All stakeholders need to come together and agree on stretch goals for people and planet while ensuring that there are profits to pay the bills. The challenge is moving past conservation to regenerative approaches that deliver environmental, social, and economic benefits. Regards, Norbert
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38 From: lizmorin Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 7:51 PM To: Regional Clerk
Dear York Region Chair Emmerson, Mayor Barrow and Members of Regional Council -
I was alarmed to learn that York Region Council will vote tomorrow, October 8, 2020 on a new proposal to ask the province to open parts of the Greenbelt to new development, and further, to extend water and sewer mains that run into Lake Ontario deep into the Greenbelt.
Please find attached a letter which outlines my concerns. These lands must be protected for the well- being and prosperity of current and future generations of Ontarians. I formally request that you vote No to these items on tomorrow's agenda and close this matter once and for all.
Sincerely, Elizabeth Morin Richmond Hill, Ontario
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40 Our family here in King, and other areas of the Region, was flabbergasted to realize that York Region would even consider opening the Greenbelt to development. We thought that this prospect had been put to rest and that our representatives on Regional Council wished it so. It has been made apparent that there are enough development lands available without touching our precious Greenbelt that needs to remain a preserve for future generations.
What also seems to be of more relevance than ever is the danger that development of the Greenbelt will cause to our precious water reserves. Many of us live without sewers the prospect of which is not conceivable because of enormous expense and the fact that water supplies are limited. The prospect of development on the Greenbelt and what would be ensuing likely demand for sewers connected to Lake Ontario is horrific. No thought seems to be given to the importance of the huge recharge area proven to be significant in the areas of the Greenbelt. Problems already exist such as salt and phosphorus in our water and recharge areas. Now is a time for further review and expansion of protective legislation to help conserve water for the future.
Further, the reopening of the discussion of a 413 highway is ridiculous. Many feel it would also become another toll road that few would use. Studies have proven it is not necessary, will have less than minutes of efficiency from what exists now, and worse it will destroy the Greenbelt. U.S. and U.K. studies have indicated that the suggestion that construction of infrastructure such as highways to revitalize economies after periods of decline, such as COVID 19 are of little value. Has anyone even entertained the idea of building rail transit parallel to the 403? This would be efficient. To propose a highway crisscrossing rivers and streams over 80 times for about 50 KM on our Greenbelt is an abomination.
In the interest of what is just for now, and the future with evidence of declining freshwater reserves it incumbent upon Members of Council to remove Item H 2 from the report. Good planning would encourage denser communities with increased and more efficient transit. We cannot put our water and farmland at risk for present day expediency.
Thank you for your consideration of my comments,
Yours truly, Judith Tenenbaum
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42 From: Peter Attfield Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2020 9:57 AM To: dave.barrow
Dear Sirs,
I urge York Region Council to NOT ask the Province to remove any lands from the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Area.
I and many of my neighbours worked hard to get the Province to protect these lands. I would feel betrayed by any elected representative who votes to weaken these areas.
In this instance, I stand firmly against adding employment lands or water and sewer infrastructure into these protected areas.
I know these natural areas and farmlands are essential to the health of the Moraine and our communities. These lands must not be compromised by development.
Peter Attfield, Richmond Hill
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44 From: Johnny Wideman Sent: Friday, October 9, 2020 9:55 AM To: Regional Clerk
Dear Mayors and Regional Councillors,
I am writing to request that you vote against items 1 and 2 on your agenda today. As a lifelong York Region resident, I am passionate about preserving farmland and natural areas in the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine.
Item 1. A 2017 York Region report identified 2,588 ha of vacant employment lands available for development. As the annual uptake of employment land is 7 ha to 19 ha annually there is no shortage of employment lands for the next several decades.
Integrating employment with transit and active transportation helps us build communities where we can work, live and play. By locating employment lands within our towns and cities encourages more people are encouraged to walk, take transit or cycle to work rather than drive, reducing gridlock, emissions and improving quality of life.
Item 2. A 2016 York Region Housing Supply report indicated that the region had a 21 to 23 year supply of land designated for housing and further that 91% of ground- related units within registered, or draft, approved applications have been provided with servicing. The Region should look to complete developments within existing urban land before extending the water and sewage pipes to service new land for housing in existing farm and natural areas.
I urge Council to support efficient growth by building up in our existing urban areas, utilize efficient sewer servicing and stop putting our farmland and natural areas at risk.
I ask that Members of Council vote no to both of these items.
Thank you
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Office of the CAO MEMORANDUM
To: Regional Chair Emmerson and Members of Regional Council
From: Bruce Macgregor Chief Administrative Officer
Date: October 15, 2020
Re: Information on the deferred motion to directly-elect the Regional Chair
A motion to directly elect the Regional Chair position was deferred to the October 2020 Council meeting
At the February 6, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting, staff were directed to provide the following information related to the Regional Chair position:
(i) direct election
(ii) requiring the Chair to also be an elected member of a local Council
(iii) maintaining the status quo.
This memorandum is reproduced in Attachment 1.
At the February 27, 2020 Council meeting, Mayor Taylor moved the following motion, which was seconded by Regional Councillor Li. Council deferred consideration of this motion to the October 2020 Council meeting:
1. That the Regional Chair be directly elected by an at large election. There is no legislated requirement to review the method of selecting the head of council
While Council must review the number of members on council that represent the lower-tier municipalities this term, and following every second regular election, there is no requirement to review the method of selecting the head of council or any other member of council.
47 Council must achieve a ‘triple majority’ and hold at least one public meeting before it can change the method of selecting the Regional Chair
The process for changing the method of selecting the head of council is set out in the Municipal Act. The process is the same as the one Council recently followed to change its composition.
Regional Council can, after holding at least one public meeting, enact a bylaw to change the manner of electing the Regional Chair to a Region-wide election. However, before the bylaw comes into effect it must receive a ‘triple majority’ which occurs when:
1. The bylaw receives the support of a majority of votes on Regional Council;
2. A majority of the councils of all local municipalities pass resolutions consenting to the bylaw; and
3. The total number of electors in the local municipalities that have passed resolutions consenting to the bylaw form a majority of all the electors in York Region. The triple majority process must be completed before December 31, 2021 for the Regional Chair to be directly-elected in the 2022 election
This process would need to be complete by December 31, 2021 to be in place for the 2022 election.
If such a change is enacted the Regional Chair position would be listed on each local municipal ballot. The local municipal clerks would be responsible for conducting the election for Regional Chair. The Regional Clerk’s Office would be responsible for taking nominations as well as other ancillary duties such as establishing campaign spending limits and collecting election finance statements.
Bruce Macgregor Chief Administrative Officer
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Attachments (1)
2 48 ATTACHMENT 1
Office of the CAO MEMORANDUM
To: Regional Chair Emmerson and Members of Regional Council
From: Bruce Macgregor Chief Administrative Officer
Date: February 20, 2020
Re: Council Composition – Further Information Relating to Regional Chair Position
At the February 6, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting, staff were directed to provide additional information related to the Regional Chair position; specifically details about (i) direct election, (ii) requiring the Chair to also be an elected member of a local Council and (iii) maintaining the status quo. The Chair is currently confirmed by vote of Regional Council at its inaugural meeting
Section 4 of the Region’s Procedural Bylaw, sets out the process to be followed for appointing the Regional Chair. To be considered for the position, a candidate must be nominated in writing by two members of Regional Council. The successful candidate must obtain the vote of a majority of the members present.
Currently, the Procedural Bylaw does not preclude only having Members of Council nominated for the Regional Chair position. Determining the person who fills that position is solely the discretion of Regional Council. There is no legislated requirement to review the method of selecting the head of council
Regional Council must review the number of members on council that represent the lower-tier municipalities this year, and following every second regular election. This mandated review has to be completed within the first two years of the term of council; in this instance, by December 2020.
49 There is no legislated requirement to review how the head of council is selected or the method by which members are elected. Upper-tier municipalities can elect or appoint heads of council
The Municipal Act, 2001 also sets out the process, independent of the mandated review of Council composition, by which a Regional municipality can change the manner for electing the Regional Chair. Council has previously considered the method of electing the Regional Chair
At its meeting on June 28, 2012, Regional Council adopted a recommendation indicating it would not support proposed amendments to the Municipal Act, and endorsed the status quo regarding the election of the Regional Chair.
On February 18, 2016 Council considered a motion in support of Private Member’s Bill 42, Municipal Amendment Act (Election of Chair of York Region), 2014. The Bill sought to amend the Municipal Act by requiring the York Region Chair to be directly elected. This motion lost on a 14-5 recorded vote. The Province has also considered the method of electing the Regional Chair
The Municipal Act was amended in December 2016 and required all regional chairs to be elected by a general vote.
On August 14, 2018 these changes were repealed. Consequently, each regional municipality continues to elect or appoint its head of council as it did prior to the 2016 changes. Table 1 shows the method of electing the heads of council in each regional municipality. Table 1 Summary of how Regional Chairs are elected
Chair elected by Council Chair elected at-large
Niagara Durham
Peel Halton
York Waterloo
2 50 Council must achieve a ‘triple majority’ and hold at least one public meeting before it can implement a method of having the Chair directly elected by a general vote
Regional Council can, after holding at least one public meeting, pass a bylaw to change the manner of electing the Regional Chair to a Region-wide election. Before the bylaw comes into effect it must receive a ‘triple majority’ which occurs when:
1. The bylaw receives the support of a majority of votes on Regional Council;
2. A majority of the councils of all local municipalities pass resolutions consenting to the bylaw; and
3. The total number of electors in the local municipalities that have passed resolutions consenting to the bylaw form a majority of all the electors in York Region. A change in the method by which the Chair is elected must be implemented before December 31, 2021 to be in place for the 2022 election
This process would need to be complete by December 31, 2021 to be in place for the 2022 election. If the Regional Chair was elected by a general Region-wide vote the local municipal Clerks would be responsible for conducting the election for Regional Chair as part of their current municipal election duties. York Region has a history of appointing a Chair from sitting, or former, Members of Regional Council
The first Regional Chair of York Region was appointed by the Province for two 2- year terms beginning in 1970. York Regional Council has elected its Regional Chair at its Inaugural meeting since 1974. Four of the six Chairs of York Region were members of a lower-tier council at the time of their appointment. The other two Chairs had recently completed terms on the council of a lower-tier municipality. Council has the authority to determine whether the Chair should hold office on the councils of both the upper and lower-tier municipalities
Council has authority to determine whether or not the appointed Chair must also hold office on a local municipal council. Through inherited provisions from the long ago repealed Regional Municipality of York Act it has been the practice in York Region for the appointed Chair to resign their seat at the local level. However, Council can enact a requirement for the Chair to retain their local office. This change can be implemented without a ‘triple majority’. Having the Regional Chair serve a dual role would affect Council’s composition
If Regional Council were to enact a bylaw stipulating that the Regional Chair must also hold office on the council of a lower-tier municipality this would effectively reduce the overall number
3 51 of Members to 20. As this change does not impact the number of Members representing the lower-tier municipalities it is not subject to approval through a ‘triple majority’.
Any potential reallocation of the vacant chair position to serve as an additional representative for one of the local municipalities would alter the number of lower-tier representatives. Accordingly, this would require approval through a ‘triple majority’.
The current Council, regardless of any changes that may be enacted to the method of electing the Regional Chair, needs to dispense with the review of its composition. This is done by either adopting a bylaw to change the number of members representing each local municipality, or a resolution affirming the current number of members.
If Council fails to meet the deadline and/or any decision fails to achieve the ‘triple majority’, the Minister may change the composition of Regional Council by regulation.
Bruce Macgregor Chief Administrative Officer
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Minutes Committee of the Whole
October 8, 2020 Electronic Meeting
Members: W. Emmerson, D. Barrow, J. DiPaola, R. Grossi, V. Hackson, D. Hamilton, J. Heath, L. Jackson, J. Jones, J. Li, I. Lovatt, T. Mrakas, S. Pellegrini, C. Perrelli, M. Quirk, G. Rosati, F. Scarpitti, J. Taylor
Staff: D. Basso, K. Chislett, P. Freeman, P. Jankowski, Dr. K. Kurji, D. Kuzmyk, B. Macgregor, E. Mahoney, L. Mirabella, C. Raynor, M.F. Turner
______A. Call to Order
Regional Chair Emmerson called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. and made the following remarks:
“We acknowledge the land we are meeting on today is the traditional territory of many First Nations, including the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of the Credit.
These lands are now home to many diverse Indigenous peoples.
We also acknowledge that York Region falls under Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaties with several Mississauga and Chippewas First Nations.”
B. Disclosures of Interest
None
C. Presentations
None
1 53 Minutes - Committee of the Whole - October 8, 2020 D. Deputations
D.1 Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition
The deputant was not in attendance at the meeting.
E. Transportation Services
E.1 Communications
E.1.1 Metrolinx - Queen Street-Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit Update
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the memorandum dated September 18, 2020 from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services.
E.1.2 Province of Ontario Commences Highway 400-404 Link Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the memorandum dated September 30, 2020 from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services.
E.1.3 Town of East Gwillimbury Resolution - Metrolinx GO Expansion Program and the GO Rail Electrification Transit Project Assessment Process Addendum
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Fernando Lamanna, Municipal Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury dated September 23, 2020.
E.2 Reports
E.2.1 Update on Travel Patterns in York Region During COVID-19 Pandemic
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated September 18, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services:
1. Council support continued monitoring of travel patterns as the Region continues in Stage 3 of re-opening and incorporate observations and findings into the 2021 budget
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities.
2 54 Minutes - Committee of the Whole - October 8, 2020 E.2.2 Partnership Programs - Municipal Streetscape and Pedestrian and Cycling - Annual Update
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated September 18, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services:
1. The Regional Clerk forward this report to the local municipalities and the applicable conservation authorities.
E.2.3 Traffic Bylaw Amendments to Support Rapidways
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated September 18, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services:
1. Lane Designation Bylaw 2020-06, U-Turn Restrictions Bylaw 2018-06 and Turning Movement Restrictions Bylaw 2018-07 be amended to designate rapidway lanes for the exclusive use of bus rapid transit service and to designate bicycle lanes as outlined in this report.
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to Clerks of the local municipalities, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation and Chief of York Regional Police.
3. The Regional Solicitor prepare the necessary bylaws.
E.2.4 Traffic Bylaw Amendment to Support High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Designation
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated September 18, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services:
1. Lane Designation Bylaw No. 2020-06 be amended to designate high- occupancy vehicle lanes on Major Mackenzie Drive West (Y.R. 25) between Highway 27 (Y.R. 27) and Islington Avenue (Y.R. 17).
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerk of the City of Vaughan, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation and Chief of York Regional Police.
3. The Regional Solicitor prepare the necessary bylaw.
3 55 Minutes - Committee of the Whole - October 8, 2020 F. Environmental Services
F.1 Communications
F.1.1 Response to Provincial Class Environmental Assessments Major Amendments and Broad Comments on the Environmental Assessment Program
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the memorandum dated October 8, 2020 from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services.
F.2 Reports
F.2.1 2019 Annual Waste Management Report
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated September 19, 2020 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services:
1. The Regional Clerk circulates this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities and the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
G. Community and Health Services
G.1 Communications
G.1.1 Update on Public Health Emergency Response to COVID-19 Global Pandemic
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the memorandum dated October 6, 2020 from Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services and Dr. Karim Kurji, Medical Officer of Health.
G.2 Reports
G.2.1 Community Investment Fund - Activity Update and 2021 Funding Recommendations
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated September 17, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services:
1. Council approve the projects and initiatives listed in Attachment 1 for funding from the Community Investment Fund in 2021, subject to approval of the 2021 budget. 4 56 Minutes - Committee of the Whole - October 8, 2020 2. In 2021, Council authorize Commissioner of Community and Health Services to:
a. Adjust project-level funding, as required, pending budget approval and finalization of service agreements with community agencies.
b. Direct external funding, where provided and appropriate, through the Community Investment Fund to support initiatives that address social services needs, including to respond to COVID-19.
c. Adjust, re-allocate, cancel, or provide new Community Investment Funding towards projects and initiatives to maximize funding for priority social service initiatives, as required.
d. Negotiate, enter into and execute service agreements with community agencies to deliver projects and initiatives under the Community Investment Fund.
G.2.2 2019 Long-Term Care and Senior Services Annual Performance Updates
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated September 17, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services:
1. Council receive this report for information, and with regard to the 2019 Long-Term Care Performance Update (Attachment 1), to assist in ensuring Council’s compliance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007.
G.2.3 Minutes - York Region Human Services Planning Board - September 18, 2020
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the Minutes of the York Region Human Services Planning Board meeting dated September 18, 2020.
G.2.4 Minutes - York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee - September 23, 2020
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the Minutes of the York Region Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dated September 23, 2020.
5 57 Minutes - Committee of the Whole - October 8, 2020 Board of Health
G.3 Board of Health - Communications
None
G.4 Board of Health - Reports
G.4.1 Public Health 2019 Annual Reconciliation Report and Healthy Babies Healthy Children Year-End Settlement Report
Committee of the Whole recommends that Council, as the Board of Health, adopt the following recommendations in the report dated September 18, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services and the Medical Officer of Health:
1. The Board of Health receive and approve the 2019 Annual Reconciliation Report and 2019 to 2020 Healthy Babies Healthy Children Year-End Settlement Report certificates.
2. The Chair of the Board of Health sign the 2019 Annual Reconciliation Report certificate (Attachment 1) for submission to the Ministry of Health.
3. The Chair of the Board of Health sign the 2019 to 2020 Healthy Babies Healthy Children Year-End Settlement Report certificate (Attachment 2) for submission to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.
H. Planning and Economic Development
H.1 Communications
H.1.1 Communications Related to Item H.2.2 - Potential for Employment Lands Along 400 Series Highways
H.1.1.1 Form Letter Submitted by 178 Individuals
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from members of the public dated up to and including October 7, 2020.
H.1.1.2 Council Item H.2.2 - Potential for Employment Lands Along 400 Series Highways Report
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Debbie Schaefer dated October 5, 2020. 6 58 Minutes - Committee of the Whole - October 8, 2020 H.1.1.3 Extending Great Lakes Sewer Servicing into the Greenbelt
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Susan Lloyd Swail dated October 6, 2020.
H.1.1.4 Opposition to Changing Designation - Oak Ridges Moraine Lands
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Mike Gurski dated October 6, 2020.
H.1.1.5 Protect the Greenbelt
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Susan Sheard dated October 6, 2020.
H.1.1.6 Preservation of Greenbelt
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Vicki Hotte dated October 6, 2020.
H.1.1.7 Concerned Citizens of King Township
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from James Bruce Craig dated October 6, 2020.
H.1.1.8 Removal of Land from the Green Belt
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Norine Thomason dated October 7, 2020.
H.1.1.9 Opening Up Greenbelt
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Dorothy Zajac dated October 7, 2020.
H.1.1.10 Objection to Section H.2.2 on Regional Agenda for Thursday Oct 8, 2020
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Nancy Hopkinson dated October 7, 2020.
7 59 Minutes - Committee of the Whole - October 8, 2020 H.1.1.11 Potential for Employment Lands Along 400 Series Highways
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Jean Francois Obregon dated October 7, 2020.
H.1.1.12 Potential for Employment Lands Along 400 Series Highways
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Catherine Wellesley dated October 7, 2020.
H.1.1.13 Potential for Employment Lands Along 400 Series Highways
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Susan Sigrist dated October 7, 2020.
H.1.1.14 Vote on October 8th
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Karen-Strohm-Vitale dated October 7, 2020.
H.2 Reports
H.2.1 Emerging COVID-19 Trends and Impacts on Land Use Planning and Community Design
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated September 25, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner:
1. Council receive this report for information.
H.2.2 Potential for Employment Lands Along 400 Series Highways
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations, as amended, in the report dated September 25, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner:
1. Council reiterate its request to the Province to develop a process allowing municipalities to access site-specific strategically located employment lands for employment use only, if deemed necessary through a Municipal Comprehensive Review.
8 60 Minutes - Committee of the Whole - October 8, 2020 2. Council reiterate its request to the Province to consider the extension of Great Lake based servicing as an option to service settlement areas within the Greenbelt Plan and Oak Ridges Moraine Plan areas.
3. The Regional Clerk forward this report to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and to the Clerks of the local municipalities.
H.2.3 Minutes - York Region Planning Advisory Committee - September 16, 2020
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the Minutes of the York Region Planning Advisory Committee meeting dated September 16, 2020.
H.2.4 Minutes - York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee - September 30, 2020
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the Minutes of the York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee meeting dated September 30, 2020.
I. Finance and Administration
I.1 Communications
None
I.2 Reports
I.2.1 Technical Amendments to the Investment Policy
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendation in the report dated September 25, 2020 from the Commissioner of Finance:
1. Council approve the technical amendments to the Investment Policy as highlighted in Attachment 1.
I.2.2 Abandonment of Expropriated Land - Acquisition of Land - 1588 St. John’s Sideroad - Town of Aurora
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated September 25, 2020 from the Commissioner of Finance:
9 61 Minutes - Committee of the Whole - October 8, 2020 1. Subject to the former owner’s consent and in accordance with Section 41 of the Expropriations Act (the “Act”), Council abandon the fee simple interest and acquire a smaller fee simple interest, and permanent and temporary easements in the lands set out in Attachment 1.
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute all documents necessary to facilitate the abandonment and acquisition of interests.
3. Council authorize the introduction of the necessary bylaw to give effect to these recommendations.
I.2.3 Expropriation of Land - Yonge Street – Davis Drive to Green Lane - Town of Newmarket and Town of East Gwillimbury
Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated September 25, 2020 from the Commissioner of Finance:
1. Council approve an application for approval to expropriate the lands set out in Attachment 1, for the widening and reconstruction of Yonge Street, in the Town of Newmarket and the Town of East Gwillimbury
2. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land (the “Notice”) and to serve and publish the Notice, as required under the Expropriations Act (the “Act”).
3. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to forward to the Chief Inquiry Officer any requests for an inquiry that are received and to represent the Region, as necessary, at an inquiry (Hearing of Necessity) held under the Act.
4. Council, as approving authority, approve the expropriation of the lands provided there is no Hearing of Necessity requested and not withdrawn in accordance with the Act. Council approval is deemed to be given effective 31 days following the publication of the Notice and when a Hearing of Necessity is not requested in accordance with the Act.
10 62 Minutes - Committee of the Whole - October 8, 2020 5. Where approval to expropriate the land is given, the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to register a plan of expropriation and execute and serve any Notices required under the Act.
6. Where approval to expropriate the land is given, Council authorize the introduction of the necessary bylaw to give effect to these recommendations.
J. Notice of Motion
None
K. Other Business
K.1 York Regional Police Marine Unit
Regional Chair Emmerson noted the October 5, 2020 grand opening of the new York Regional Police Marine Unit in Jackson's Point. The modernized facility provides officers with the best equipment and resources available to respond to the needs of the lake community. This unit will enhance safety and security for all who live, work and play on Lake Simcoe.
K.2 Ontario Agricultural Week
Regional Chair Emmerson announced that October 5 to October 11 is Ontario Agricultural Week. The week is a time to celebrate and thank hardworking farmers across our community. Residents are reminded of the important role local food plays in our economy, our communities and our families. Regional Chair Emmerson encouraged Members of Council to support our local agriculture and agri-food sector by shopping for locally grown and produced products.
K.3 World Mental Health Day
Regional Chair Emmerson noted that World Mental Health day is upcoming on October 10, 2020. The day comes at a time when daily lives have changed considerably as a result of COVID-19. World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to take concrete actions to support our own mental health and support friends and family who may be struggling.
K.4 COVID-19 Update
Dr. Karim Kurji, York Region Medical Officer of Health provided an update on the status of the COVID-19 response and responded to questions from Members of Committee of the Whole.
11 63 Minutes - Committee of the Whole - October 8, 2020 K.5 October 15 Committee of the Whole
Regional Chair Emmerson reminded members of the additional Committee of the Whole meeting upcoming on October 15, 2020 at 9 a.m. The purpose of the meeting will be to consider employment land conversions.
K.6 Federal Government Plastics Ban
Members of Committee asked questions of the Commissioner of Environmental Services regarding the recent announcement from the federal government to ban certain plastics by the end of 2021.
L. Private Session
Committee of the Whole resolved into Private Session at 12:26 p.m.
At 12:29 p.m. Committee of the Whole resumed in Public Session and reported the following:
L.1 Private Attachment to Item I.2.2 - Abandonment of Expropriated Land - Acquisition of Land - 1588 St. John's Sideroad - Town of Aurora - Land Acquisition
Committee of the Whole received the private attachment.
M. Adjournment
Committee of the Whole adjourned at 12:35 p.m.
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Minutes Committee of the Whole
October 15, 2020 Electronic Meeting
Members: W. Emmerson, D. Barrow, M. Bevilacqua, J. DiPaola, M. Ferri, R. Grossi, V. Hackson, D. Hamilton, J. Heath, L. Jackson, J. Jones, J. Li, I. Lovatt, T. Mrakas, S. Pellegrini, C. Perrelli, M. Quirk, G. Rosati, F. Scarpitti, J. Taylor
Staff: D. Basso, K. Chislett, P. Freeman, P. Jankowski, Dr. K. Kurji, D. Kuzmyk, B. Macgregor, L. Mirabella, C. Raynor, M.F. Turner, E. Wilson
______A. Call to Order
Regional Chair Emmerson called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and made the following remarks:
“We acknowledge the land we are meeting on today is the traditional territory of many First Nations, including the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of the Credit.
These lands are now home to many diverse Indigenous peoples.
We also acknowledge that York Region falls under Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaties with several Mississauga and Chippewas First Nations.”
B. Disclosures of Interest
None
C. Presentations
C.1 Proposed Employment Area Mapping and Employment Conversions
Committee of the Whole received the presentation from Paul Freeman, Chief Planner.
(See Item F.1) 65 Minutes – Committee of the Whole – October 15, 2020 D. Deputations
D.1 1628740 / 1628741 Ontario Inc.
Committee of the Whole received the deputation from Sandra Wiles on behalf of 1628740/1628741 Ontario Inc.
D.2 Request for Conversion - 2267 Highway 7 & 7700 Keele Street - Conversion ID V13
Committee of the Whole received the deputation from Peter Van Loan on behalf of 2267 Highway 7 & 7700 Keele Street owners.
D.3 291 Edgeley Boulevard - City of Vaughan
Committee received the deputation and associated correspondence from Michael Bissett on behalf of National Homes.
D.4 Northeast Corner of Elgin Mills Road East and Highway 404 - City of Markham - M8
Committee received the deputation and associated correspondence from Christine Cote on behalf of Woodmills Developments Inc. (a member of the Penguin Group of Companies).
D.5 11, 27 & 37 Jacob Keffer Parkway - City of Vaughan - V4
Committee received the deputation from Rosemarie Humphries on behalf of Alvit Development Inc. and Robvit Development Inc.
D.6 Block 34W and Block 35E-W - City of Vaughan - V7
Committee received the deputation from Rosemarie Humphries on behalf of 400 North Landowners Group Inc.
D.7 2067 and 2077 Rutherford Road and 696 Westburne Drive - City of Vaughan - V22
Committee received the deputation from Lucio Polsinelli on behalf of Arcovit Holdings.
D.8 201 Millway Ave - City of Vaughan - V15
Committee received the deputation and associated correspondence from John Zipay on behalf of York Region Condominium Corporate 945.
2 66 Minutes – Committee of the Whole – October 15, 2020 D.9 163 and 175 Bowes Road - City of Vaughan - V16
Committee received the deputation and associated correspondence from Bryanne Robinson on behalf of landowner.
D.10 661 and 681 Chrislea Road - City of Vaughan - V6
Committee received the deputation and associated correspondence from David McKay on behalf of Battcorp Holdings (Vaughan) Ltd.
D.11 223 Four Valley Drive and 1040-1080 Edgeley Boulevard - City of Vaughan - V3
Committee received the deputation from Kevin Bechard on behalf of Typhon Group Ltd.
D.12 100 and 115-140 York Boulevard - City of Richmond Hill - RH10
Committee received the deputation from Tim Smith on behalf of Crestpoint Real Estate (YYC) Inc.
D.13 8050 Woodbine Avenue - City of Markham - M2
Committee received the deputation from Patrick Kerney on behalf of Belfield Investments Inc.
D.14 6241 Rutherford Road - City of Vaughan - V11
Committee received the deputation from Jenna Thibault on behalf of Di Poce Management Limited.
D.15 Highway 404 and Wellington Street East - Town of Aurora - A6
Committee received the deputation from Nikolas Papapetrou on behalf of Whitwell Developments Limited, Calloway REIT (Aurora North) Inc., and SmartREIT (Aurora North II) Inc.
D.16 7625 Martin Grove Road and 211 Woodstream Boulevard - City of Vaughan - V5
Committee received the deputation from Ryan Mino-Leahan on behalf of 716051 Ontario Limited & 1214420 Ontario Limited.
3 67 Minutes – Committee of the Whole – October 15, 2020 D.17 South of Highway 7 between Huntington Road and Highway 427 - City of Vaughan - V25
Committee received the deputation from Robert Lavecchia on behalf of 1406979 Ontario Inc.
E. Communications
E.1 Redevelopment of Buttonville Airport Lands
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated September 17, 2020.
E.2 8083 Jane Street - Conversion ID V8
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Daniel B. Artenois dated September 16, 2020.
E.3 Arcovit Holdings Inc. - 2067 and 2077 Rutherford Road and 696 Westburne Drive - City of Vaughan
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Roy Mason dated September 30, 2020.
E.4 1577 – 1621 Major Mackenzie Drive - City of Richmond Hill
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Paul Lowes dated October 7, 2020.
E.5 Baif Property - City of Richmond Hill - RH7
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Roslyn Houser dated October 14, 2020.
E.6 3450 Elgin Mills Road East - City of Markham - M10
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Bob Forhan dated October 14, 2020.
E.7 7845 Highway 7 at Reesor Road - City of Markham - M7
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Julius De Ruyter dated October 14, 2020.
E.8 Employment Land Conversion Requests - City of Markham
Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence from Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated October 14, 2020. 4 68 Minutes – Committee of the Whole – October 15, 2020 Committee of the Whole recessed at 12:38 p.m. and resumed at 1:07 p.m.
F. Reports
F.1 Proposed Employment Area Mapping and Employment Conversions
Committee of the Whole considered the report dated September 25, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner and recommends the following:
1. Council approve the following site-specific employment area conversion requests, which Local Municipal Councils either support or don’t object to, as outlined in Attachments 4 and 5: a. A1, A2, A3, A8 b. K2 c. M5, M6, M9, M13 d. N1, N2, N3 e. RH2, RH3, RH6, RH9, RH11 f. V1, V16, V17, V21, V28 g. WS1, WS2
2. Council approve site-specific employment area conversion requests RH1, RH10, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V11, V13, V15, V18, V22, V24, V25, V26 and V30 as outlined on Attachments 4 and 5. 3. Council refer site-specific employment area conversion requests M3, M4, M7, M8 and M11 as outlined on Attachments 4 and 5 to the City of Markham for a decision by April 2021. 4. Council not approve the following site-specific employment area conversion requests that are either not required to accommodate the proposed use and/or are not supported by Local Municipal Councils as outlined in Attachments 4 and 5: a. A4, A5, A6, A7 b. G1, G2 c. K1, K3 d. M2, M12 e. RH4, RH5, RH7, RH8 f. V8, V9, V10, V12, V14, V19, V20, V23, V27, V29 5 69 Minutes – Committee of the Whole – October 15, 2020 5. Council not approve site-specific employment area conversion request M10 as outlined in Attachments 4 and 5.
6. Council endorse employment areas proposed for designation in the Regional Official Plan in Attachment 3, on the basis of Council’s decision on site- specific employment area conversion requests. 7. The Regional Clerk forward this report to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Clerks of the local municipalities. G. Other Business
G.1 COVID-19 Update
Dr. Karim Kurji, York Region Medical Officer of Health provided an update on the status of COVID-19 and responded to questions from Members of Committee of the Whole.
G.2 York Region Rapid Transit Corporation Meeting Schedule
Regional Chair Emmerson announced that the October YRRTC Board meeting is cancelled. The November YRRTC Board meeting will take place on Thursday November 12, 2020.
G.3 Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule
Regional Chair Emmerson announced that the Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee meeting in October is cancelled. One remaining meeting in 2020 will take place on Wednesday December 2, 2020.
H. Private Session
None
I. Adjournment
Committee of the Whole adjourned at 2:44 p.m.
6 70 THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
BYLAW NO. 2020-49 A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2018-06 being a bylaw to restrict U-turns on certain Regional Roads
The Council of The Regional Municipality of York hereby enacts as follows:
1. Section 7 is hereby added to Bylaw No. 2018-06, as follows:
7. Despite Section 3 of this bylaw delegating the authority to implement and remove U-turn restrictions to the Commissioner, Council may continue to exercise the delegated power.
2. Schedule A to Bylaw No. 2018-06 is hereby amended by adding the following:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 (Intersection or Portion of (Direction) (Movement (Times or Days) Highway) Prohibited)
City of Richmond Hill
Yonge Street (Y.R. 1) at South North Any time Hopkins Street
Yonge Street (Y.R. 1) at North South Any time High Tech Road
ENACTED AND PASSED on October 22, 2020.
Regional Clerk Regional Chair
Authorized by Item E.2.3 of the Committee of the Whole of October 8, 2020, adopted by Regional Council at its meeting on October 22, 2020
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72 THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
BYLAW NO. 2020-50 A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2018-07 being a bylaw to restrict turning movements on Regional roads
The Council of The Regional Municipality of York hereby enacts as follows:
1. Schedule A to Bylaw No. 2018-07 is hereby amended by adding the following:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 (Intersection or Portion of (Direction) (Movement (Times or Days) Highway) Prohibited)
City of Richmond Hill
Yonge Street (Y.R. 1) at South Left Any time Hopkins Street
Yonge Street (Y.R. 1) at North Left Any time High Tech Road
2. Schedule A to Bylaw No. 2018-07 is hereby amended by deleting the following:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 (Intersection or Portion of (Direction) (Movement (Times or Days) Highway) Prohibited)
City of Vaughan
Highway 7 (Y.R. 7) at East Left Any time Bruce Street
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ENACTED AND PASSED on October 22, 2020.
Regional Clerk Regional Chair
Authorized by Item E.2.3 of the Committee of the Whole of October 8, 2020, adopted by Regional Council at its meeting on October 22, 2020
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BYLAW NO. 2020-51
To acquire certain lands for or in connection with constructing the Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing north of 16th Avenue (YR 73), City of Markham and City of Richmond Hill
WHEREAS the Council of The Regional Municipality of York on October 17, 2019, by its adoption of Item F.2.7 of the Committee of the Whole dated October 10, 2019 approved the expropriation of the lands therein referred to for or in connection with constructing the Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing north of 16th Avenue (YR 73), in the City of Markham and in the City of Richmond Hill, provided that there were no requests for a hearing of necessity; and
WHEREAS a Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land has been served upon the registered owners of the lands and has been published pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, as amended (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS no notification of a desire for a hearing has been received and the time for giving such notification has expired.
Now, therefore, the Council of The Regional Municipality of York HEREBY ENACTS as follows:
1. The expropriation of the lands referred to in section 2 is hereby approved and the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk are authorized to execute any required documents in accordance with the Act.
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2. The lands described and designated as follows: Municipal Interest No. Owner Legal Description Address Required Parts 13 & 15 on Plan 65R-38532 and Parts Fee Simple 9481 Leslie 2 & 4 on Plan 65R- Donald Charles 1. Street, Richmond 38538 Brodie Hill Part 14 on Plan 65R- Permanent 38532 and Parts 1 & 3 Easement on Plan 65R-38538 South east corner of Leslie Street Orlando Parts 9 & 10 on Plan Permanent 2. and Orlando Corporation 65R-38532 Easement Avenue, Richmond Hill 220 Cachet Parts 37, 39 & 40 on 10057428 Canada 3. Woods Court, Plan 65R-38557 Fee Simple Corporation Markham East side of Part 43 on Plan 65R- Cachet Woods Cachet Woods Permanent 4. 38557 Corporation Court, Easement
Markham Parts 9 & 10 on Plan 65R-38613 Fee Simple 160 Markland 2077126 Ontario 5. Street, Limited Parts 11,12 & 13 on Markham Permanent Plan 65R-38613 Easement
Gunawan 150 Markland Part 14 on Plan 65R- Permanent 6. Investments Street, 38613 Easement Limited Markham 136 Markland Part 15 on Plan 65R- 2198136 Ontario Permanent 7. Street, 38613 Ltd. Easement Markham Parts 7 & 8 on Plan 2496052 Ontario Markland Street, Permanent 8. 65R-38613 Inc. Markham Easement
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Municipal Interest No. Owner Legal Description Address Required Markland 9390 Woodbine Parts 3, 4, 5 & 6 on Permanent 9. Residential Avenue, Plan 65R-38613 Easement Corporation Markham York Region Standard 9390 Woodbine Parts 1 & 2 on Plan Permanent 10. Condominium Avenue, 65R-38613 Easement Corporation No. Markham 1415 2920 16th Part 16 on Plan 65R- 2099175 Ontario Permanent 11. Avenue, 38613 Inc. Easement Markham 2960 16th Parts 17, 18, 19 & 20 Cachet Woodbine Permanent 12. Avenue, on Plan 65R-38613 (CPL) Ltd. Easement Markham
A permanent easement or rights in the nature of a permanent easement commencing upon the date of registration of the plan of expropriation and described as a limited interest in perpetuity in, under, over, along and upon and for municipal purposes including, but not limited to, entering on the lands with all vehicles, machinery, workmen and other material (i) to construct and maintain permanent municipal infrastructure which may include installation, maintenance, relocation and/or removal of traffic turning loops and associated signalization equipment and controls, retaining walls, shoring and formwork and/or drainage, erosion or sediment control measures such as watermains and storm sewers, and (ii) for construction purposes which include, but are not limited to, (1) relocation of existing services and utilities, (2) staging and storage of materials and equipment, (3) geotech testing, borehole testing, and other investigative works, (4) removal, relocation and/or installation of signage, (5) hard and soft landscaping, paving, grading and reshaping the lands to the limit of the reconstruction of municipal road fronting the lands herein described, (6) the installation and removal of temporary (i) pedestrian access and walkways, (ii) parking measures including re-striping of aisles, lanes, and parking stalls, (iii) shoring and formwork, (iv) drainage and erosion/sediment control measures, (v) traffic signals, (vi) fencing, and (vii) handrails, and (7) works ancillary to any of the foregoing and necessary to the works to be performed in association with the purpose of implementing road and intersection improvements, including associated local roads. are to be expropriated and taken for or in connection with constructing the Highway 404 Mid-Block Crossing north of 16th Avenue (YR 73), in the City of Markham and in the City of Richmond Hill.
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3. (1) The Regional Chair and Regional Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to sign a certificate of approval and plan or plans showing the lands expropriated.
(2) When so signed, the Commissioner of Corporate Services is directed to cause the said certificate of approval and plan or plans to be registered in the proper Land Registry Office and to pay all expenses incidental to the registration.
4. Plan Nos. 65R-38532, 65R-38538, 65R-38557 and 65R-38613 shall form part of this bylaw.
ENACTED AND PASSED on October 22, 2020.
Regional Clerk Regional Chair
Authorized by Clause F.2.7 of the Committee of the Whole dated October 10, 2019, adopted by Council at its meeting on October 17, 2019.
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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
BYLAW NO. 2020-52
A Bylaw to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Meeting held on October 22, 2020
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The action of Council in respect of each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by the Council at its meeting of October 22, 2020, is, except where the prior approval of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal is required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed.
2. The Regional Chair and the proper officers of the Municipality are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to Council’s action or to obtain approvals where required, and, except where otherwise provided, the Regional Chair, or another Member of Regional Council designated by the Regional Chair, and the Regional Clerk are hereby directed to execute all documents necessary in that behalf, and the Regional Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the corporate seal of the Municipality to all of these documents.
ENACTED AND PASSED this 22nd day of October, 2020
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