Central York Fire Services

Minutes

Joint Council Committee

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
-
Location:
Electronic VIA ZOOM
See How to Login Guide
Members Present:
  • Councillor Gallo, Town of Aurora (9:34 AM - 11:24 AM)
  • Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Town of Newmarket
  • Councillor Broome, Town of Newmarket
  • Councillor Gilliland, Town of Aurora
  • Councillor Bisanz, Town of Newmarket
  • Councillor Thompson, Town of Aurora (9:34 AM - 12:03 AM)
Staff Present:
  • J. Sharma, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Newmarket
  • D. Nadorozny, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Aurora
  • I. Laing, Fire Chief, Central York Fire Services
  • A. Downey, Director of Operations, Town of Aurora
  • R. Wainwright van Kessel, Director of Finance – Treasurer, Town of Aurora
  • J. Inglis, Deputy Chief, Central York Fire Services
  • R. Volpe, Deputy Chief, Central York Fire Services
  • C. Duval, Assistant Deputy Chief, Central York Fire Services
  • M. Mayes, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer, Town of Newmarket
  • A. Tang, Manager of Finance & Accounting, Town of Newmarket
  • P. Voorn, Associate Solicitor
  • L. Georgeff, Director of Human Resources, Town of Newmarket
  • K. Saini, Deputy Town Clerk, Town of Newmarket
Guests:
  • Mayor Taylor, Town of Newmarket (9:34 AM - 11:17 AM)

    Mayor Mrakas, Town of Aurora (9:34 AM - 11:17 AM)

The meeting was called to order at 9:34 AM.
Councillor Bisanz in the Chair.
Joint Council Committee recessed at 11:20 AM and reconvened at 11:29 AM.


None.

None.

  • Moved by:Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
    Seconded by:Councillor Thompson
    1. That the Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of November 3, 2020 and November 24, 2020 be approved.


    Carried

6.

Deputy Rocco Volpe provided an overview of the By-law to Regulate Central York Fire Services. He noted that this By-law, also known as an establishing and regulating by-law, is required under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act for all fire services in Ontario.

  • An alternate motion was presented and is noted in bold below.

    Moved by:Councillor Broome
    Seconded by:Councillor Thompson
    1. That Fire Services Report JCC-2020-10 dated November 24, 2020 be received; and,
    2. That Joint Council Committee recommend to Newmarket Council enact the By-Law to Regulate Central York Fire Services; and
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all the things necessary to give effect to this resolution.


    Carried

Deputy Rocco Volpe provided an overview of the updated provisions in the Consolidated Fire Agreement that was reviewed by staff from both the Town of Aurora and Newmarket. He highlighted that the Agreement would be presented to both Councils. Members queried staff in regards to sections related to budget, membership, and the process for making future amendments to the Agreement.

  • An alternate motion was presented and is noted in bold below.

    Moved by:Councillor Gilliland
    Seconded by:Councillor Thompson
    1. That Fire Services Report JCC-2020-12 dated November 24, 2020 entitled An Update to the Consolidated Fire Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket and the Corporation of Town of Aurora be received; and,
    2. That Joint Council Committee provide feedback to staff related to the recommended amendments to Consolidated Fire Service Agreement, as amended (Attachment 1); and,
    3. That staff be directed to incorporate feedback received from Joint Council Committee and report back to a future meeting; and,
    4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.


    Carried

The Director of Operations, Al Downey provided an update on the progress of Station 4-5. He discussed budget, project schedule, and advised they are targeting occupancy in March 2022 with landscaping to be completed in June 2022. Members queried staff in relation to changes of the facility design or construction, and it was noted that there are no further anticipated amendments at this time.

  • Moved by:Councillor Thompson
    Seconded by:Councillor Broome
    1. That Report No. JCC-2021-01 be received for information.


    Carried

(1) Closure of Ontario Fire College

Fire Chief Ian Laing advised Members that the Ontario government made an announcement regarding the closure of the Ontario Fire College in Muskoka. He advised that many municipalities have submitted resolutions to the province indicating that the closure means there will be loss in their access to the training facility, which will also negatively impact their respective budgets.

Joint Council Committee resolved into Closed Session at 9:38 AM. 

Closed Session minutes are recorded under separate cover.

Joint Council Committee resumed Open Session at 11:17 AM.

  • Moved by:Councillor Thompson
    Seconded by:Councillor Broome
    1. That Joint Council Committee resolve into Closed Session to discuss a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiation carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001.


    Carried
  • Moved by:Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
    Seconded by:Councillor Gilliland
    1. That Closed Session Report CL-JCC-2021-01 dated March 2, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That staff proceed with the confidential direction given; and,
    3. That the recommendations in Closed Session Report CL-JCC-2021-01 dated March 2, 2021 be adopted.


    Carried

8.1
Whitchurch Stouffville Fire Protection Agreement
 

A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiation carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

Quorum was lost at 12:03 PM, and the meeting adjourned at 12:08 PM.