Regional Council - Special Meeting

That Council receive the deputation from Ariana Scarcello.

That Council receive the deputation from Dayna Gerrard.

That Council receive the deputation from Robert Amado.

That Council receive the deputation from Joan Parsons.

That Council receive the deputation from Gudrun Welder.

That Council receive the deputation from Tara Hillis.

That Council receive the deputation from David Matos.

That Council receive the correspondence from Yuri Perel dated February 1, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Simone Bixby dated February 1, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Marlene Orlans dated February 1, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Cynthia Campbell dated February 1, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Mary Catanzaro dated February 1, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Penny Houston dated February 1, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Dennis Mak dated February 1, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Michael Prichert dated February 1, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Ilya Gilin dated February 1, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Amy Marasco dated February 1, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Ronald Wortel dated February 1, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Massimo Leo dated February 1, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Laurie Allen dated February 2, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Leslie Grice dated February 2, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Kim Kanellos dated February 2, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Erika Allen dated February 2, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Jeff Shatford dated February 2, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Bradley Crompton dated February 2, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Alison Phan dated February 2, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Theresa Gagnon dated February 2, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Jeannie Gouthro dated February 2, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Bruce Marshall dated February 2, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Irit Isra dated February 2, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Irma LeBlance dated February 2, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Sonia Bucciarelli dated February 2, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Vicki Karpiak dated February 2, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Vivian Wulle dated February 2, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from David Weingarten dated February 3, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Michael Smith dated February 3, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Debbe Smith dated February 3, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Jaana Lehtola dated February 3, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Rachel Knight dated February 3, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Heather Underwood dated February 3, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Ann Fleury dated February 3, 2021.

That Council receive the correspondence from Maya Zeltser dated February 3, 2021.

protecting Public Health is our job; and Whereas closing down businesses, negatively impacting people’s livelihood which contributes to a wide-range of health issues, the extent of which will not be fully known for many years to come, is not; and Whereas our own Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kurji, has told us that businesses are not a material source of spread and that a lockdown wouldn’t make much of a difference; and Whereas Dr. Kurji’s exact words were, “What we are not seeing are any outbreaks traced to retail establishments. We are not seeing any outbreaks traced to restaurants, or gyms and we haven't been seeing outbreaks from places of worship in York Region either”; and Whereas the accepted COVID-19 safety protocols of physical distancing, wearing a mask, washing your hands and contact tracing, are already targeted for heavy enforcement by the Region; and Whereas many businesses have already closed permanently; and Whereas many more businesses are facing the same fate through no fault of their own; and Whereas the Ontario government issued a declaration of emergency, effective January 12, 2021, under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA). On Monday, January 25th the government extended this Order for an additional 14 days. It is now set to expire on February 9, 2021, unless extended further; Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That York Region Council request the Premier to not extend the Grey – Lockdown/Stay at Home Order past the current February 9th

That based on the advice of the Medical Officer of Health, Regional Council consider holding a meeting between seven to 14 days from now to put a position forward to the Province of Ontario regarding re-openings.

That Council enact Bylaw No. 2021-04 to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting of Council held on February 4, 2021.