Regional Council

That Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on November 19, 2020.

That Council confirm the Minutes of the Special Council meeting held on November 26, 2020.

That Council confirm the Minutes of the Special Council meeting held on December 10, 2020.

That Council receive the presentation from Dr. Karim Kurji and Dr. Jeya Nadarajah.

That Council receive the memorandum from Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services and Dr. Karim Kurji, Medical Officer of Health dated December 15, 2020.

That Council received the m emorandum from Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services dated December 15, 2020.

That Council receive the m emorandum from Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services dated December 15, 2020.

That Council receive the communication from Kimberley Kitteringham, City Clerk, City of Markham dated December 11, 2020.

That Council receive the m emorandum from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer dated December 15, 2020.

That Council receive the memorandum from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer dated December 17, 2020.

That Council receive the communication from Tim Ross, Executive Director, Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada dated December 16, 2020.

That Council receive the communication from Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation dated December 15, 2020.

That Council adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on December 3, 2020, except for Items F.1.5 and G.2.2 as noted below.

That Council end debate and vote on the pending motion.

That Council adopt the following recommendations in the report, as amended , dated November 20, 2020 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services: The Commissioner of Community and Health Services be authorized to award direct purchase contracts to expedite the rapid construction of Social Services Relief Fund Phase Two funded projects, at a total cost not to exceed funding amounts. The Commissioner of Community and Health Services be authorized to execute all necessary documents required under the program. Council approve moving forward with developments on Housing York Inc. properties as required for Social Services Relief Fund Phase Two projects . The Commissioner of Community and Health Services be authorized to adjust funding, and direct any additional funding, as required to maximize use of funds. Council approve 2021 interim Capital Spending Authority of up to $7,415,000 for S ocial Services Relief Fund Capital Projects, fully funded from Provincial Funding.

Council adopt the following recommendation in the report dated December 11, 2020 from the Commissioner of Finance: Council endorse the projects shown in Attachment 1 for funding under the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream – Local Government Intake.

That Council adopt the following recommendation in the report dated December 16, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services: Council authorize staff to submit a request to the Ontario Court of Justice for a set fine order for mask and face-covering infractions on transit.

the impact of COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on our local economies and small business owners; and Whereas many businesses have already closed permanently with many more facing the same fate throwing owners into financial ruin and their employees into poverty; and Whereas the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program launched in May 2020 was dependent on Landlords signing up and taking a 25% reduction in rent and closed in September 2020 with many small businesses unable to participate; and Whereas the FedDev Ontario Regional Relief and Recovery Fund was created to support operating costs incurred during the first year of the pandemic up to $1 Million if you are unable to access other federal relief measures and if you were in business before March 15, 2020; and Whereas on August 11, the Federal Government announced the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, where businesses must have been in operation prior to March 15 2020 with proof of 1 year of sales; and Whereas on September 27, the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy launched which is a subsidy to cover part of a businesses commercial rent or property expenses, starting on September 27, 2020, until June 2021, you have to have been in business with payroll prior to March 15 2020; and Whereas the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy is a lagging subsidy of up to 65% of eligible expenses meaning businesses are out of pocket 100% rent costs and receive a 65% recovery, possibly 90% if in Lockdown; and Whereas these COVID-19 Busi

DiPaola Whereas many restaurants have a seating capacity that numbers into the hundreds; and Whereas the accepted COVID-19 safety standard for physical distancing is 2 meters; and Whereas many restaurants have to maintain large staff complements to open their doors which is cost prohibitive with a seating limit as a result of the Orange - Restrict and Red - Control zone measures; and Whereas the pictures attached to this motion make it clear that limiting the seating capacity using these parameters are woefully inadequate; and Whereas restaurants are already subject to all other safety measures and have an excellent record of compliance; and Whereas a number of restaurants have already closed permanently with many more facing the same fate through no fault of their own; Therefore be it resolved: i) That York Region Council request that, in York Region, the Provincial Government immediately remove the following clause “Maximum number of patrons permitted to be seated indoors is 50” from the Orange - Restrict zone and “Maximum number of patrons permitted to be seated indoors is 10” from the Red - Control zone ii) That York Region Council request that, in York Region, the Provincial Government immediately remove the following clauses “Establishments must be closed from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m.” “Liquor sold or served only between 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.” and “No consumption of liquor permitted between 12 a.m. to 9 a.m.” from the Yellow- Protect zone, “Establishments must be closed from 10 p.

That Council enact Bylaw No. 2020-61 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council held on December 17, 2020.