Regional Council

That Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on December 17, 2020.

That Council confirm the Minutes of the Special Council meeting held on December 22, 2020.

That Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on January 21, 2021.

That Council receive the presentation from Bruce Macgregor, Chief Administrative Officer and COVID-19 verbal update from Dr. Karim Kurji, Medical Officer of Health.

That Council receive the deputation from Bryan Keshen on behalf of Reena and refer for consideration as part of the 2021 budget deliberations.

DiPaola That Council receive the deputation from Jeffrey Streisfield and Ori Belavin, Land Law on behalf of Yonge Sixteen LP - 9251 Yonge Street.

That Council receive the communication from Statistics Canada and adopt the following: The Council of The Regional Municipality of York supports the 2021 Census, and encourages all residents to complete their census questionnaire online at www.census.gc.ca. Accurate and complete census data support programs and services that benefit our community.

That Council receive the deputation in writing from Debbie Smith dated January 27, 2021.

That Council receive the deputation in writing from Erika Allen dated January 19, 2021.

That Council receive the deputation in writing from Graham Wride dated January 19, 2021.

That Council receive the deputation in writing from Wendy Scavuzzo dated January 20, 2021.

That Council receive the deputation in writing from Joan Parsons dated January 27, 2021.

That Council receive the communication from Michael Manett, MPlan Inc. on behalf of Leslie Stouffville Landowners Association dated January 25, 2021.

That Council receive the memorandum from Paul Freeman, Chief Planner dated January 26, 2021.

That Council receive the communication from Michael Manett, MPlan Inc. on behalf of North Elgin Centre Inc. dated January 26, 2021.

That Council receive the memorandum from Paul Freeman, Chief Planner dated January 27, 2021.

That Council receive the memorandum from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer dated January 25, 2021.

That Council adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on December 3, 2020, except for Items G.1.2 and H.1.2 as noted below.

That the communication from Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Regional Municipality of Peel dated December 8, 2020 be received and

DiPaola That Council receive the communication from Chris Pereira, Principal, M. Behar Planning and Design Limited dated January 13, 2021 and that Council: Reaffirms its goal to promote purpose-built rental, particularly in rapid transit corridors and in adherence to local official plans Expresses interest in Housing York Inc. having the opportunity to manage units within this development and other purpose-built rental developments in York Region Supports purpose-built rental in the Yonge Street rapid transit corridor

That Council amend recommendation 1 by striking words as follows: 1. That Regional staff continue discussions with the Province of Ontario and Durham Region related to a potential Provincially preferred southern solution as an alternative to the preferred solution identified in the Upper York Sewage Solutions Environmental Assessment and report back on the status of discussions in February 2021. A recorded vote was as follows: For: Grossi, Quirk (2) Against: Barrow, Bevilacqua, DiPaola, Emmerson, Ferri, Hackson, Hamilton, Heath, Jackson, Jones, Li, Lovatt, Mrakas, Pellegrini, Perrelli, Rosati, Scarpitti, Taylor, Vegh (19)

That Council adopt recommendations 1 and 3 in the report dated December 17, 2020 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending: 1. That Regional staff continue discussions with the Province of Ontario and Durham Region related to a potential Provincially preferred southern solution as an alternative to the preferred solution identified in the Upper York Sewage Solutions Environmental Assessment and report back on the status of discussions in February 2021. 3. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Premier, all Members of Provincial Parliament in Durham and York Regions, and the Clerks of the local municipalities in the Region of Durham and York Region. A recorded vote was as follows: For: Barrow, Bevilacqua, DiPaola, Emmerson, Ferri, Hackson, Hamilton, Heath, Jackson, Jones, Li, Lovatt, Mrakas, Pellegrini, Perrelli, Quirk, Rosati, Scarpitti, Taylor, Vegh (20) Against: Grossi (1)

That Council adopt recommendation 2 in the report dated December 17, 2020 from the Commissioner of Environmental Services recommending: 2. That Council affirm its support for the Lake Simcoe Solution as documented in the Upper York Sewage Solutions Environmental Assessment per the resolution approved by Durham Council on December 16, 2020. A recorded vote was as follows: For: Barrow, Bevilacqua, DiPaola, Emmerson, Ferri, Hackson, Heath, Jones, Li, Mrakas, Pellegrini, Perrelli, Rosati, Scarpitti, Taylor, Vegh (16) Against: Grossi, Hamilton, Jackson, Lovatt, Quirk (5)

That Council adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on January 21, 2021.

That Council approve and enact the following bylaw:

That Council adopt the following motion: 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.

That Council direct staff to bring back a further report regarding the condition and potential decommissioning of the sewage lagoons facility in the Town of East Gwillimbury.

That Council defer consideration of the above motion to a Special Council meeting scheduled on February 4, 2021 at 9 a.m. A recorded vote was as follows: For: Barrow, Bevilacqua, DiPaola, Emmerson, Ferri, Grossi, Hackson, Hamilton, Heath, Jackson, Jones, Li, Lovatt, Mrakas, Pellegrini, Perrelli, Quirk, Rosati, Scarpitti, Taylor, Vegh (21) Against: None

That ​​Council resolve into private session at 2:39 p.m.

That Council receive the private presentation.

That Council receive the private attachment.

That Council adopt the following recommendations in the private report dated December 11, 2020 from the Commissioner of Transportation Services: Council approve an amendment to the contract with Pattison Outdoor Advertising for supply of advertising on the York Region Transit bus fleet, including a reduction in the minimum guaranteed revenue paid to the Region and an amendment to the term of the contract. The Commissioner of Transportation Services be authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the Region.

That Council enact Bylaw No. 2021-03 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council held on January 28, 2021.