Regional Council

That Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on March 25, 2021.

That Council confirm the Minutes of the Special Council meeting held on April 15, 2021.

That Council receive the presentation by Bruce Macgregor, Chief Administrative Officer.

That Council receive the deputation from Joan Parsons.

That Council receive the deputation from Ariana Scarcello.

That Council receive the deputation from Dayna Gerrard.

That Council receive the deputation from Barb Everatt.

That Council receive the m emorandum from Paul Jankowski, Commissioner of Transportation Services dated April 15, 2021.

That Council receive the m emorandum from Paul Freeman, Chief Planner and Erin Mahoney, Commissioner of Environmental Services dated April 13, 2021 and direct staff to make the following amendments to the submission: Remove clause 1. Add that the province should expand the Greenbelt to lands that are not already protected through provincial and municipal legislation and policies.

That Council receive the m emorandum from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer dated April 19, 2021.

That Council receive the m emorandum from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer dated April 20, 2021.

That Council receive the communication from Madeline Rajeas dated April 20, 2021.

That Council receive the communication from Beverly Golden dated April 20, 2021.

That Council receive the communication from Melanie Konje dated April 21, 2021.

That Council receive the communication from Erika Allen dated April 21, 2021.

That Council receive the communication from Karthik Raj dated April 21, 2021.

That Council adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on April 8, 2021.

That Council receive the Minutes of the March 24, 2021 meeting of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee.

That Council approve and enact the following bylaws: H.1 2021-17 - Vivian Road/Mulock Drive (Y.R. 74) Speed Limit 1. 2021-17_Vivian_Road_Mulock_Drive_(Y_R__74)_Speed_Limit.pdf 2. Att 1 - Vivian_Road_Mulock_Drive_(Y_R__74)_Speed_Limit_-_Appendix_A.pdf 3. Att 2 - Vivian_Road_Mulock_Drive_(Y_R__74)_Speed_Limit_-_Appendix_B.pdf A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-1343-2002-145 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Vivian Road/Mulock Drive (Y.R. 74) H.2 2021-18 - Ninth Line (Y.R. 69) Speed Limit 1. 2021-18_Ninth_Line_(Y_R__69)_Speed_Limit.pdf 2. Att 1 - Ninth_Line_(Y_R__69)_Speed_Limit_-_Schedule_A.pdf A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2016-25 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Ninth Line (Y.R. 69) H.3 2021-19 - Major Mackenzie Drive (Y.R. 25) Speed Limit 1. 2021-19_Major_Mackenzie_Drive_(Y_R__25)_Speed_Limit.pdf 2. Att 1 - Major_Mackenzie_Drive_(Y_R__25)_Speed_Limit_-_Appendix_A.pdf 3. Att 2 - Major_Mackenzie_Drive_(Y_R__25)_Speed_Limit_-_Appendix_B.pdf A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-1319-2002-121 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Major Mackenzie Drive (Y.R. 25) H.4 2021-20 - Langstaff Road (Y.R. 72) Speed Limit 1. 2021-20_Langstaff_Road_(Y_R__72)_Speed_Limit.pdf 2. Att 1 - Langstaff_Road_(Y_R__72)_Speed_Limit_-_Appendix_A.pdf 3. 2021-20(2)_Langstaff_Road_(Y_R__72)_Speed_Limit_-_Appendix_B.pdf A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. R-1342-2002-144 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Langstaff Road (Y.R. 72) H.5 2021-21 - King-Vaughan Road/

That Council reinforce the following motion, as previously adopted on January 28, 2021: WHEREAS York Region is home to one of the most diverse populations in Canada with residents identifying with more than 230 distinct ethnic origins; and WHEREAS International travel is a driving force behind elevated cases of COVID-19 in York Region, Ontario and Canada; and WHEREAS confirmed cases of COVID-19 variants have been identified and York Region has one of the highest concentrations; and WHEREAS scientific data indicates variant strains of COVID-19 have higher transmission rates; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that York Regional Council request the Government of Canada to implement greater travel restriction and/or prohibit travel from countries with high volumes of COVID-19 variants. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Federal Government require passengers on international flights to have additional mandatory testing upon arrival at international airports in Canada.

WHEREAS Medical evidence indicates outdoor recreational activities are vital for mental and physical health; and WHEREAS During times of lockdown or stay-at-home orders, mental and physical activity are vital to the well-being of residents; and WHEREAS Current provincial stay-at-home orders prohibit the use of outdoor recreational amenities; and WHEREAS York Region Medical Officer of Health Dr. Karim Kurji, along with other medical professionals, agree that when safely executed, outdoor activity does not contribute to the transmission of COVID-19. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That York Regional Council write to the Government of Ontario and Premier Ford to request the reopening of as many outdoor recreational amenities as possible in York Region and across the province for non-organized sport activities.

That Council resolve into Private Session at 12:13 p.m.

That staff pursue Option 3 as outlined in the private report. A recorded vote was as follows: For : Emmerson, Grossi, Hackson, Hamilton, Jackson, Lovatt, Mrakas, Pellegrini, Perrelli, Quirk, Rosati (11) Against : Bevilacqua, Chan, DiPaola, Ferri, Heath, Jones, Li, Scarpitti, Taylor, Vegh (10)

That Council enact Bylaw No. 2021-29 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council held on April 22, 2021.