The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board

Minutes of the Public Meeting

Subject to Board Approval

Monday, March 20, 2023

9:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.

Electronic and In-Person Meeting

Board Members:

• W. Emmerson, Chair, 
• S. Pellegrini, Vice Chair, 
• L. Jackson, 
• N. McCullough, 
• and W. Perchal 

Staff:

• M. Avellino, Executive Director, 
• J. Kogan, Administrative Assistant, 
• J. MacSween, Chief of Police, 
• A.Almeida, Deputy Chief of Police, 
• P. Da Silva, Deputy Chief of Police, 
• C. Hammond, Deputy Chief of Police, 
• R. Rouse, Deputy Chief of Police, 
• J. Channell, Executive Director, Financial Services and Administration, 
• J. Fraser, General Counsel, Legal Services, 
• M. Kennedy, Executive Director, People, Wellness and Talent, 
• and D. Kuzmyk, Regional Solicitor and General Council 

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1.

Call to Order

The Board Chair called the meeting to order.

2.

Indigenous Land Acknowledgement

The Board Chair made the following remarks:

“On behalf of the Board, we acknowledge that York Region is located on the traditional territory of many Indigenous peoples including the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat and Métis peoples and the treaty territories of the Haudenosaunee, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and Williams Treaties First Nations.

Today this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we recognize their history, spirituality, culture and stewardship of this land. We also acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our closest First Nation community.”

3.

Disclosure of Interest

None

4.

Confirmation of Public Minutes of February 22, 2023 Board Meeting

Moved By Mr. Perchal
Seconded By Mrs. McCullough

That the Board confirm the minutes for the public session of the meeting held on February 22, 2023, in the form supplied to the members.

Carried

5.

Presentation

None

6.

Deputation

None

7.

Communications

7.1

Correspondence from The Right Honourable, Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada, dated March 8, 2023.

Moved By Regional Councillor Jackson
Seconded By Vice Chair Pellegrini

That the Board receive the correspondence from The Right Honourable, Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada, dated March 8, 2023.

Carried

7.2

Correspondence from The Honourable Michael Kerzner, Ontario Solicitor General, Office of the Solicitor General, dated March 2, 2023.

Moved By Regional Councillor Jackson
Seconded By Vice Chair Pellegrini

That the Board receive the correspondence from the Honourable Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General, Office of the Solicitor General, dated March 2, 2023.

Carried

7.3

Correspondence from Christopher Raynor, Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of York, dated March 1, 2023.

Moved By Regional Councillor Jackson
Seconded By Vice Chair Pellegrini

That the Board receive the correspondence from the Honourable Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General, Office of the Solicitor General, dated March 2, 2023.

Carried

8.

Consideration and Adoption of Reports

8.1

Proposal for Use of Public Relations Reserve Funds

• Moved By Vice Chair Pellegrini
  Seconded By Mrs. McCullough

  1. That the Board approve a disbursement from the Public Relations Reserve Fund for three upcoming events including the 2023 Police Appreciation Night, the YRP PRIDE We Belong Breakfast and the YRP Golf Tournament for a total request of $35,000.

  Carried

8.2

Lease Extension

• Moved By Regional Councillor Jackson
  Seconded By Mr. Perchal
  1. That the Board authorize an extension of the lease between the Board and Newmarket Property Corporation for office space located at the Yonge/Mulock Centre, 16775 Yonge Street, Newmarket, for Units 6 and 7 consisting of 5,245 square feet (“Units 6 and 7”) for a period of up to three (3) months commencing on May 1, 2023 and expiring on July 31, 2023 at a cost of $35,128 plus HST inclusive of utilities; and
  2. That the Board authorize an extension of the lease between the Board and Newmarket Property Corporation for office space located at the Yonge/Mulock Centre, 16775 Yonge Street, Newmarket, for Units 403, 405 and 407 consisting collectively of 2,885 square feet (“Units 403, 405 and 407”) for a period of up to three (3) months commencing on May 1, 2023 and expiring on July 31, 2023 at a cost of $20,887 plus HST and applicable taxes maintenance and insurance, and
  3. That the Chief of Police be authorized to execute lease extension agreements for Units 6 and 7 and for Units 403, 405 and 407 for an additional term of three (3) months; and
  4. That pending approval of the above recommendations, the Board provide notice of the lease extension agreements to the Region’s Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer for reporting purposes under the Region’s Capital Financing and Debt Policy.
  Carried

8.3

Collection of Identifying Information in Certain Circumstances (Street Checks)

• Moved By Regional Councillor Jackson
  Seconded By Mr. Perchal

  1. That the Board receive this annual report pursuant to Board Policy 01/16 Collection of Identifying Information in Certain Circumstances – Prohibition and Duties.

  Carried

8.4

Missing Persons Act, 2018

• Moved By Regional Councillor Jackson
  Seconded By Mr. Perchal

  1. That the Board receive this annual report and forward the attachment, “Ontario Solicitor General, Annual Report Template”, to the Ministry of the Solicitor General in accordance with O.Reg. 182/19.

  Carried

8.5

OAPSB Nomination 2023-2024 - Report of the Executive Director

• Moved By Vice Chair Pellegrini
  Seconded By Mr. Perchal
  1. That the Board consider nominating a Board member to represent the York Regional Police Services Board, for a three-year term, on the OAPSB Board of Directors;
  2. That the Executive Director advise the OAPSB of its nominee.
  Carried

8.6

Public Relations Reserve Fund - Annual Report - Report of the Executive Director

• Moved By Regional Councillor Jackson
  Seconded By Mr. Perchal

  1. That the Board receive this report in accordance with its Public Relations Reserve Fund Policy No. 08/08.

  Carried

8.7

Public Relations Reserve Fund - Request for Funding - Report of the Executive Director

• Moved By Regional Councillor Jackson
  Seconded By Mr. Perchal

  1. That the Board approve an expenditure of $10,000 from the Board’s Public Relations Fund to support the programs and services of Yellow Brick House.

  Carried

9.

Unfinished Business

None

10.

Other Business

10.1

Verbal update on implementation of recommendations in Path Forward: Anti-Black Racism and Building Community Trust Report.  

Mafalda Avellino, Executive Director, advised that the Anti-Black Racism and Building Community Trust Committee is in the implementation phase of the report. The Committee is currently developing the implementation strategy and action plan with measurable outcomes.  We will look for potential overlap on issues that can be addressed with the Chief and the team of Consultants they have engaged for their report.

Moved By Regional Councillor Jackson
Seconded By Vice Chair Pellegrini

That the Board receive the verbal update on the implementation of recommendations in Path Forward: Anti-Black Racism and Building Community Trust Report.

Carried

10.2

PPSB/PRP Auto Theft & Carjackings Summit

The Chief of Police provided a verbal update on the Auto Summit that took place in Peel Region on March 10, 2023. A panel of subject-matter experts and Chiefs of Police engaged in a robust discussion on the rise of auto thefts and its effect on the GTA. There has been a 192 percent increase in auto thefts in the GTA from 2018 to 2022, with approximately 264 vehicles worth over $66 million stolen monthly. These crimes fund other organized crime throughout the Province, with stolen vehicles being sent overseas. There were 3,164 vehicles stolen in 2022.

A coordinated enforcement group is being put together to help address and reduce the number of auto thefts affecting the area, followed by enforcement, a community awareness campaign, and various prevention activities.

11.

Private Meeting

Moved By Mr. Perchal
Seconded By Mrs. McCullough

That the Board convene in Private Session for the purpose of considering confidential items pertaining to legal and personnel matters in accordance with section 35(4) of the Police Services Act.

Carried

The Board met in Private Session at 9:34 a.m. and reconvened in the Public Session at 10:28 a.m.

12.

Consideration of Motion to reconvene in Public Meeting

Moved By Mr. Perchal
Seconded By Mrs. McCullough

That the Board rise and report from the Private Session.

Carried

13.

Consideration of Private Items

Moved By Vice Chair Pellegrini
Seconded By Regional Councillor Jackson

That the Board adopt the following recommendations contained in the Reports of the Chief of Police:

People, Wellness and Talent

1. That the Board reclassify 26 officers pursuant to the 2021 Uniform Working Agreement;
2. That the Board appoint seven civilians, pursuant to Section 31(1)(a) of the Police Services Act.

Special Constables Status Report

1. That the Board appoint seven Special Constables, pursuant to Section 53(1) of the Police Services Act.

Carried

14.

Confirmatory Bylaw

The Board had before it Bylaw No. 04-23. The Bylaw is necessary to confirm the proceedings of the Board at this meeting.

 

Moved By Vice Chair Pellegrini
Seconded By Mr. Perchal

That Bylaw No. 04-23, being “a Bylaw confirming the proceedings of the Board at this meeting,” be read and enacted.

Bylaw No. 04-23 was read and enacted as follows:

“To confirm the proceedings of the Board at this meeting.”

Carried

15.

Adjournment

Moved By Regional Councillor Jackson
Seconded By Mrs. McCullough

That the meeting be adjourned at 10:28 a.m.

Carried

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Mafalda Avellino

Executive Director

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Regional Chair Wayne Emmerson

Chair

Minutes to be confirmed and adopted at the next regular meeting of the Board to be held on April 26, 2023.

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