Regional Council - Special Meeting

That Council receive the presentation by Paul Bottomley, Manager, Policy, Research and Forecasting, Planning and Economic Development. (See Item F.1)

That Council receive the presentation by Martin Michalek and Lukasz Grobel, Ministry of Transportation regarding the GTA West Transportation Corridor Project.

That Council receive the presentation by Jason White and Salia Kalali, Ministry of Transportation regarding the Bradford Bypass Project.

That Council receive the deputation from Sherry Draisey. (See Items F.4.2 and F.6)

That Council receive the deputation from Tony Malfara. (See Items F.4.1, F.4.2, F.5 and F.6)

That Council receive the deputation from Steve Gilchrist. (See Items F.4.1, F.4.2, F.5 and F.6)

That Council receive the deputation from Susan Beharriell. (See Items F.4.2 and F.6)

That Council receive the deputation from Jennifer Anstey, on behalf of Concerned Citizens of King Township. (See Items F.4.2 and F.6)

That Council receive the deputation from Irene Ford. ( See Items F.4.1, F.4.2, F.5 and F.6)

That Council receive the deputation from David McKay, on behalf of DiBattista Farms Ltd/Signature Communities - Request 51. (See Item F.1)

That Council receive the deputation from Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., on behalf of 2541004 Ontario Limited, 12650 Highway 27, Nobleton, Township of King. (See Item F.1)

That Council receive the deputation from John Livey, on behalf of Signature Communities and Royal Park Homes. (See Items F.1 and F.2)

That Council receive the deputation from Michael Manett. (See Item F.2)

That Council receive the communication from Jason White, Manager, Engineering Program Delivery Central, Transportation Infrastructure Management Division, Ministry of Transportation dated March 17, 2021. (See Items F.4.1 and F.5)

That Council receive the communication from Martin Michalek, Head, Major Planning Projects, Transportation Infrastructure Management Division, Ministry of Transportation dated March 12, 2021. (See Items F.4.2 and F.6)

That Council receive communications E.4.1 - E.4.11 related to the Proposed 2051 Forecast and Land Needs Assessment and Regional Official Plan - Policy Directions Report. (See Items F.1 and F.2) E.4.1 Jim and Shannon Barraclough owner of 3922 Vivian Road, dated March 16, 2021 1. Jim and Shannon Barraclough - 3922 Vivian Road - Stouffville.pdf E.4.2 Homeowners and Landowners of Block 69, dated March 16, 2021 1. Homeowners and Landowners of Block 69.pdf E.4.3 Rosemarie Humphries on behalf of Vaughan 400 North Landowners Group Inc., dated March 16, 2021 1. Rosemarie Humphries - Vaughan 400 North Landowners Group Inc.pdf E.4.4 Doug Skeffington on behalf of Royalpark Homes, dated March 16, 2021 1. Doug_Skeffington.pdf E.4.5 Susan Beharriel, dated March 17, 2021 1. Susan Beharriell.pdf E.4.6 Sebastian Mizzi on behalf of Signature Communities Inc., dated March 17, 2021 1. Sebastian Mizzi - Signature Communities.pdf E.4.7 Kurt Franklin, Weston Consulting on behalf of 12060 Cold Creek Road Owner 1. Kurt Franklin - Weston Consulting.pdf E.4.8 Sandra Patano, Weston Consulting on behalf of 0 and 11535 Cold Creek Road Owner, dated March 17, 2021 1. Sandra Patano - Weston Consulting.pdf E.4.9 Don Given, Malone Given Parsons on behalf of Whitebelt Owners in North Markham, dated March 17, 2021 1. Don Given - North Markham Whitebelt.pdf E.4.10 Don Given, Malone Given Parsons on behalf of Kennedy Elgin Developments Ltd., dated March 17, 2021 1. Don Given - Kennedy Elgin Developments Ltd.pdf E.4

That Council receive the communication from Cordelia Clarke Julien, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing dated February 23, 2021.

That Council receive the communication from the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries dated March 10, 2021.

Council adopt the following recommendations, as amended , in the report dated March 5, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner: Council direct staff to consult on the proposed forecast and land needs assessment as outlined in this report and attachments, including preliminary urban expansion mapping in Attachment 4, as part of the Municipal Comprehensive Review. To support the highest share of growth in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area to 2051, Council require senior levels of government to provide funding for the Yonge North Subway Extension and to expand the Region’s Bus Rapid Transit and enhance Regional GO rail systems to support transit integrated communities. Following consultation on this report, staff report back on phasing policies necessary to manage growth over the 2051 planning horizon as part of the draft Regional Official Plan. The Regional Clerk forward this report and attachments to the Clerks of the local municipalities and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

That Council adopt the following recommendations, as amended , in the report dated March 5, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner: Council receive the preliminary policy directions summarized in this report and further described in Attachment 1 to support development of draft policies regarding: Aligning Growth and Infrastructure, Agriculture and Rural Areas, Diversity and Inclusion and Mapping Updates that will be presented to Council as part of the Regional Official Plan Update. Council receive the preliminary agricultural mapping illustrated in Attachment 2 for continued consultation to support development of draft mapping that will be presented to Council as part of the Regional Official Plan Update. The Regional Clerk forward this report and attachments to the Clerks of the local municipalities, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

That Council adopt the following recommendation in the report dated March 5, 2020 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner: Council receive the 2020 Annual Tourism Update report for information.

That Council adopt the following recommendations in the report dated February 24, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services: Council endorse the proposed response (Attachment 1) to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada as the Region’s input to inform the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s analysis of the designation request for the Bradford Bypass Project under the federal Impact Assessment Act . The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Ontario Minister of Transportation, Simcoe County and the local municipalities. A recorded vote was as follows: For : Bevilacqua, Chan, DiPaola, Emmerson, Ferri, Grossi, Hackson, Hamilton, Heath, Jackson, Jones, Li, Mrakas, Quirk, Rosati, Scarpitti, Vegh (17) Against : (0) Absent : Lovatt, Pellegrini, Perrelli, Taylor (4)

That Council adopt the recommendations in the report dated February 24, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services. A recorded vote was as follows: For : Emmerson, Grossi, Hackson, Heath, Li, Lovatt, Quirk, Rosati, Scarpitti (9) Against : Bevilacqua, Chan, Ferri, Hamilton, Jackson, Jones, Mrakas, Pellegrini, Perrelli, Taylor, Vegh (11) Absent : DiPaola (1)

That Council waive notice requirements to reconsider Council's support for the GTA West Transportation Corridor project. A recorded vote was as follows: For : Chan, Emmerson, Grossi, Hackson, Hamilton, Heath, Jones, Li, Mrakas, Pellegrini, Quirk, Rosati, Scarpitti, Taylor, Vegh (15) Against : Bevilacqua, Ferri, Jackson, Lovatt, Perrelli (5) Absent : DiPaola (1)

That Council reconsider its decision to support the GTA West Transportation Corridor project. A recorded vote was as follows: For : Bevilacqua, Chan, Emmerson, Ferri, Grossi, Hackson, Hamilton, Heath, Jackson, Jones, Li, Lovatt, Mrakas, Pellegrini, Quirk, Rosati, Scarpitti, Taylor, Vegh (19) Against : Perrelli (1) Absent : DiPaola (1)

That Council withdraw its support of the GTA West Transportation Corridor project. A recorded vote was as follows: For : Hamilton, Heath, Jones, Mrakas, Pellegrini, Quirk, Taylor, Vegh (8) Against : Bevilacqua, Chan, DiPaola, Emmerson, Ferri, Grossi, Hackson, Jackson, Li, Lovatt, Perrelli, Rosati, Scarpitti (13)

That York Region Council request a Federal Impact Assessment (IA) for Highway 413 (GTA West Transportation West Project).

That Council re-open consideration of the recommendations in the GTA West Transportation Corridor Project - Regional Response to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada report.

That Council adopt the following recommendations from the report dated February 24, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services - GTA West Transportation Corridor Project - Regional Response to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada: Council endorse the proposed response (Attachment 1) to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada as the Region’s input to inform the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s analysis of the designation request for the GTA West Transportation Corridor Project under the federal Impact Assessment Act . The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Ontario Minister of Transportation, the Regions of Peel and Halton and the local municipalities.

That Council receive the report dated March 17, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services. (See Item F.4.1)

That Council receive the report dated March 17, 2021 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services. (See Item F.4.2)

That Council adopt the following recommendations in the report dated March 16, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Chief Planner: In response to proposed changes to the Planning Act by the Province through Bill 257, Supporting Broadband and Infrastructure Expansion Act, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised that Minister’s Zoning Orders should be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement. The Regional Clerk forward this report to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

That Council adopt the following recommendations in the private report dated March 9, 2021 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services and the Medical Officer of Health recommending that: Regional Council as the York Region Board of Health approve additional funding in the Community and Health Services Department proposed 2021 budget to increase the staffing complement in Public Health by two full-time Associate Medical Officers of Health . This additional budget request be consolidated by the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer for consideration by Council on March 25, 2021.

That Council enact Bylaw No. 2021-09 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council held on March 18, 2021.