THE COUNCIL OF

THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK

REVISED AGENDA

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2008 9:30 a.m.

Council Chambers York Region Administrative Centre 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket, Ontario

CALL TO ORDER

1. DISCLOSURES BY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

2. PRESENTATION

1. Daniele Zanotti, Chief Executive Officer, United Way of York Region regarding awards the Region won for its 2007 United Way Campaign.

3. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD ON JANUARY 24, 2008

4. COMMUNICATIONS

1. Connie Phillipson, Executive Director, York Police Services Board, January 30, 2008, forwarding a resolution adopted at the November 21, 2007 Board meeting, regarding Penalties for Crimes Involving Illicit Drugs.

2. Jerry Chwang, Branch President, Canadian Red Cross, January 28, 2008, regarding recognition of March 2008 as Red Cross Month.

3. Sybil Fernandes, Deputy City Clerk, City of , February 1, 2008, forwarding a resolution adopted by the City of Vaughan at its meeting of January 28, 2008 regarding Tree Day – June 1, 2008.

4. Sue Smitko, Volunteer, York Region Food Network, January 23, 2008, regarding the Network’s goals and the Annual Charity Golf Tournament and requesting deputant status.

The Regional Municipality of York REVISED AGENDA FEBRUARY 21, 2008 5. Michele Kennedy, Town Clerk, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, February 11, 2008, forwarding a resolution adopted by the Council of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville at its meeting on February 5, 2008, regarding Earth Hour – March 29, 2008.

Environmental Assessments for Regional Road Widenings

6. Valerie Burke, Councillor, Town of Markham, Ward 1, February 8, 2008, requesting deputant status.

7. Erin Shapero, Councillor, Town of Markham, Ward 2, February 8, 2008, requesting deputant status.

8. Joseph Virgilio, Councillor, Town of Markham, Ward 3, February 13, 2008, requesting deputant status.

9. Marilyn Ginsburg, Co-chair, Grandview Area Residents Association, February 10, 2008, requesting deputant status.

10. Toinette Bezant, President, Bayview Glen Residents Association, February 14, 2008, requesting deputant status.

10A. Toinette Bezant, President, Bayview Glen Residents Association, February 20, 2008, withdrawing her request for deputant status.

11. Peter Miasek, Preserve 16th, February 10, 2008, requesting deputant status.

12. Bill Kinney, Resident, Town of Markham, February 11, 2008, requesting deputant status.

13. Louise Martel, Resident, Town of Markham, February 12, 2008, requesting deputant status.

14. Sandra McEleney, Markham Resident and Member, Conservation Committee, February 9, 2008.

15. Evelin Ellison, Vice-President, Ward One (South) Thornhill Residents Inc., requesting deputant status.

16. Janet May, Network Director, Ontario Smart Growth Network, February 19, 2008, requesting deputant status.

17. John Zoratto, February 19, 2008, requesting deputant status.

18. Wes Lammers, February 19, 2008, requesting deputant status.

The Regional Municipality of York REVISED AGENDA FEBRUARY 21, 2008

5. DEPUTATIONS (Subject to Council granting deputant status.)

1. Sue Smitko, York Region Food Network

Environmental Assessments for Regional Road Widenings

2. Valerie Burke, Councillor, Town of Markham, Ward 1 3. Erin Shapero, Councillor, Town of Markham, Ward 2, 4. Joseph Virgilio, Councillor, Town of Markham, Ward 3 5. Marilyn Ginsburg, Co-chair, Grandview Area Residents Association 6. Peter Miasek, Preserve 16th 7. Bill Kinney, Resident, Town of Markham 8. Louise Martel, Resident, Town of Markham 9. Evelin Ellison, Vice-President, Ward One (South) Thornhill Residents Inc. 10. Janet May, Network Director, Ontario Smart Growth Network 11. John Zoratto 12. Wes Lammers

6. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (Council will resolve into Committee of the Whole to consider the following reports.)

Report No. 1 of the Audit Committee Report No. 1 of the Community Services and Housing Committee Report No. 2 of the Finance and Administration Committee Report No. 2 of the Health and Emergency Medical Services Committee Report No. 1 of the Joint Rapid Transit Public/Private Partnership Steering Committee Report No. 2 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee Report No. 2 of the Rapid Transit Public/Private Partnership Steering Committee Report No. 2 of the Solid Waste Management Committee Report No. 2 of the Transit Committee Report No. 2 of the Transportation and Works Committee Report No. 1 of the Commissioner of Community and Health Services (York Region’s Application for the Local Immigration Partnerships Initiative)

7. ADOPTION OF PROCEEDINGS OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

8. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF BILLS

Bill No. 17 A By-law to amend By-law No. R-1324-2002-126 being a by-law to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Highway 9/Davis Drive (Y.R. 31)

Bill No. 18 To amend By-law No. R-1102-96-100 to prohibit or regulate parking and stopping on Regional Roads

The Regional Municipality of York REVISED AGENDA FEBRUARY 21, 2008 Bill No. 19 A by-law to amend By-law No. A-0339-2004-026, being a by-law to provide tax assistance to certain seniors and disabled residents who are owners of real property in The Regional Municipality of York

Bill No. 20 A by-law to amend By-law No. A-0378-2006-031 being a by-law to adopt an Emergency Management Program

Bill No. 21 A by-law to assume the Jefferson Sideroad Watermain in the Town of Richmond Hill

Bill No. 22 A by-law to adopt Amendment No. 60 to the Official Plan for the Region of York

Bill No. 23 To dedicate certain lands for the purposes of public highways

9. MOTION

Environmental Assessment for Regional Road Widenings (Items 2 and 3 of Clause 13 of Transportation and Works Committee Report No. 2)

Moved by Regional Councillor Landon

That the recommendations in Items 2 and 3 of Clause 13 of Transportation and Works Committee Report No. 2, regarding the letters from the Clerk of the Town of Markham re. Environmental Assessments for Regional road widenings, be amended to state that the letters be received and referred to the Commissioner of Transportation Services for a report.

10. NOTICE OF MOTIONS

11. OTHER BUSINESS

12. COUNCIL TO RESOLVE INTO PRIVATE SESSION TO CONSIDER:

1. Private Report of the Solid Waste Management Committee, Durham-York Residual Waste Environmental Assessment Study Consultants’ Budget Update – (Security of Municipal Property) 2. Private Report of the Rapid Transit Public/Private Partnership Steering Committee, Direct Award of Contract for Consulting Services – (Security of Municipal Property) 3. Private Report of the Community Services and Housing Committee, Receivership Of Housing Project – (Security of Municipal Property) 4. Private Report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services, CUPE 905 (Long Term Care Unit) Bargaining Status Update (Labour Relations matter)

The Regional Municipality of York REVISED AGENDA FEBRUARY 21, 2008 13. COUNCIL TO RISE FROM PRIVATE SESSION

14. INTRODUCTION OF BILL TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL AT THIS MEETING

Bill No. 24

CLOSE OF MEETING