Minutes

Committee of the Whole

Thursday, December 04, 2025

9:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.

Electronic and In-Person Meeting

Council Chambers

17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket

Members:

• E. Jolliffe, 
• G. Chan, 
• M. Chan, 
• N. Davison, 
• S. Del Duca, 
• J. DiPaola, 
• M. Ferri, 
• A. Ho, 
• L. Jackson, 
• J. Jones, 
• J. Li, 
• I. Lovatt, 
• T. Mrakas, 
• S. Pellegrini, 
• M. Quirk, 
• M. G. Racco, 
• F. Scarpitti, 
• J. Taylor, 
• T. Vegh, 
• and D. West 

Staff:

• D. Basso, 
• L. Gonsalves, 
• Dr. F. Karachiwalla, 
• D. Kuzmyk, 
• E. Mahoney, 
• L. McDowell, 
• L. Mirabella, 
• and C. Raynor 

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A.

Call to Order

Regional Chair Jolliffe called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m.

B.

Land Acknowledgement

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.

C.

Disclosures of Interest

Mayor Scarpitti declared a conflict on items I.1.2 and L.4 Contract Awards from July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, as his sibling is an employee of Compugen Inc. Mayor Scarpitti did not participate in any discussion or voting on this matter.

D.

Presentations

None

E.

Deputations

None

F.

Public Works - Transportation Services

F.1

Communications

None

F.2

Reports

F.2.1

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Service Level Agreement for Expedited Review of Capital Projects

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated November 17, 2025 from the Commissioner of Public Works:

1. Council authorize both the Commissioner of Public Works and the General Manager of YTN Telecom Network Inc. to negotiate and execute service level agreement renewal for one year and future renewals with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and General Manager of YTN Telecom Network Inc. and legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.
2. Regional Clerk forward a copy of this report to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

G.

Public Works - Environmental Services

G.1

Communications

G.1.1

Bill 60 Responses Related to Water and Wastewater Transition, Harmonization of Roads Standards, Lane Restrictions and Changes to Development Charges Act, 1997

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the memorandum dated November 25, 2025 from Laura McDowell, Commissioner of Public Works and Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer.

G.2

Reports

G.2.1

Process Control System and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Technology and Product Standardization

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following  recommendation in the report dated November 17, 2025 from the Commissioner of Public Works:

1. Council approve the standardization of Process Control System and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition technology and products outlined in Private Attachment 1 for a term of up to 10 years.

(See Item L.3)

G.2.2

2025 Servicing Capacity Assignment

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated November 18, 2025 from the Commissioner of Public Works:

1. Council authorize assignment of additional water and wastewater capacity of 88,348 persons to local municipalities.
2. Council authorize merging the remaining reserve capacity from the Not-for-Profit and Rental Housing programs.
3. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to local municipalities, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Infrastructure Ontario.

H.

Community and Health Services

H.1

Communications

None

H.2

Reports

H.2.1

2024 Paramedic Response Time Performance Plan Results

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated November 17, 2025 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services:

1. Council amend Bylaw 2020-53 to expand the conditions under which York Region Paramedic Services’ vehicles may use York Region’s Bus Rapid Transit Network’s dedicated bus lanes.
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the local municipalities for information.

I.

Finance and Administration

I.1

Communications

I.1.1

Approvals Through Delegated Authority During 2025 Council Recess

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the memorandum dated November 17, 2025 from Erin Mahoney, Chief Administrative Officer.

I.1.2

Contract Awards from July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the memorandum dated November 17, 2025 from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer.

Mayor Scarpitti did not participate in any discussion or voting on this matter.

I.1.3

Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Submission on York Region's 2026 Budget Proposal

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the correspondence dated November 26, 2025 from Andrew Vittas, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board.

I.2

Reports

I.2.1

Temporary Borrowing Authorization for 2026

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated November 18, 2025 from the Commissioner of Finance:

1. The Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer be authorized to temporarily borrow during 2026 from either external financing or by means of temporary loans from reserves and reserve funds for the following amounts and purposes:
   1. Up to $670 million to fund operating expenditures pending receipt of tax levies and other revenues; and
   2. Up to $500 million to fund capital expenditures until such time as long-term financing is in place.
2. The Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer be authorized to execute the necessary documents to enable temporary borrowing in 2026.
3. The Regional Solicitor be authorized to prepare the necessary bylaws.

I.2.2

Acquisition of Land for the York Region Sewage Works Project North YDSS Expansion Program - 1625 St. John’s Sideroad - Town of Aurora

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated November 18, 2025 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

1. Council approve acquisition of a portion of property at 1625 St. John’s Sideroad, Town of Aurora, required for the York Region Sewage Works Project - North York Durham Sewage System (“North YDSS”) Expansion Program.
2. Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the agreement of purchase and sale and all necessary documents to complete the transaction.

(See Item L.5)

I.2.3

Acquisition of Land - YDSS Primary Trunk Sewer Twinning Project 19 Notion Road and 787 Kingston Road - Town of Ajax

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated November 18, 2025 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

1. Council approve acquisition of properties at 19 Notion Road and 787 Kingston Road, in the Town of Ajax, required for the York-Durham Sewage System (“YDSS”) Primary Trunk Sewer Twinning Project.
2. Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute agreements of purchase and sale and all necessary documents to complete the transactions.

(See Item L.6)

I.2.4

Expropriation of Land and Compensation for Expropriation – North YDSS Expansion Program - City of Richmond Hill

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated November 18, 2025 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

1. Council approve an application for approval to expropriate interests in lands set out in Appendix A, required for the York Region Sewage Works Project - North York Durham Sewage System (“North YDSS”) Expansion Program, in the City of Richmond Hill.
2. Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the Application for Approval to Expropriate Land and the Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate Land (the “Notice”), and to serve and publish the Notice, as required under the Expropriations Act (the “Act”).
3. Council, as approving authority, approve the expropriation of interests in the lands set out in Appendix A.
4. Where approval to expropriate land is given, Council authorize the introduction of the necessary bylaw to give effect to these recommendations.
5. Where approval to expropriate the land is given, the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to register an expropriation plan and execute and serve any notices required under the Act.
6. Council authorize the introduction of the necessary bylaw to give effect to these recommendations.
7. Council approve the Commissioner of Corporate Services to make offers of compensation to owners of lands, which are acquired in accordance with the
8. Staff report back to Council on all offers of compensation made.

(See Item L.7)

I.2.5

Expropriation Settlement 220 Cachet Woods Court - City of Markham

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated November 18, 2025 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

1. Council authorize the settlement of all claims pursuant to the Expropriations Act with the owner of 220 Cachet Woods Court, related to the 16th Avenue Mid-Block crossing of Highway 404 project in the City of Markham.
2. Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the Minutes of Settlement and all necessary documents to complete the transaction.

(See Item L.8)

I.2.6

Temporary Lease - 8301 Keele Street, City of Vaughan

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the following recommendations in the report dated November 18, 2025 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

1. Council authorize a two-year term lease with two one-year renewal options for a warehouse and office at 8301 Keele Street in the City of Vaughan.
2. Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the lease and all necessary documents to complete the transaction.

(See Item L.9)

I.2.7

Minutes - Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee - November 19, 2025

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the minutes of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee meeting held on November 19, 2025.

J.

Notice of Motion

J.1

Proposed Motion from Mayor Lovatt

● WHEREAS York Region’s 30-year Transportation Master Plan (TMP) sets a multimodal framework to 2051 and targets first/last-mile connections, safety, equity and accelerated electrification, approved by Council on September 29, 2022; and

● WHEREAS the Region is forecast to grow to 2,020,000 people and 990,000 jobs by 2051, requiring scalable transit solutions to meet its projected growth; and,

● WHEREAS York Region Transit (YRT) reported record ridership of 23.7 million in 2024 (up 12% year-over-year), noting benefits from the One Fare program; with evolving growth pressures tied to current and future development; and,

● WHEREAS Council recognizes and supports YRT’s existing Mobility On-Request program and should consider evaluating emerging transit solutions that enhance reliability and operating efficiencies; and,

● WHEREAS some N6 municipalities face limited fixed route coverage and have routes with lower revenue-to-cost recovery, making equitable access to fixed route service challenging;

● WHEREAS the TMP explicitly targets low demand communities with demand responsive solutions; and,

● WHEREAS YRT’s zero emission bus program is funded through various programs (Regional, Federal and Provincial) supporting near term, zero emission deployments that integrate with existing services; and,

● WHEREAS there are entities, such as Argo Transit Corporation, potentially capable of providing turnkey transit solutions that could deploy rapidly, and integrate with existing transit services, investments, and infrastructure 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. Council direct staff to provide a report on progress of the continued expansion of Mobility On-Request program. 
2. That staff report back at the February 5, 2026 Committee of the Whole with a report that:
a) Outlines the current state of Mobility On-Request Services, identifies planned areas of opportunity to support growing and changing system demands, assesses emerging service delivery models such as ARGO, and recommends near and long term steps for service delivery. 
b) Financial compatibility and technical analysis of emerging service delivery models. 
3. Municipal participation: Continue to work with local municipalities to develop and coordinate context-sensitive solutions as municipalities needs evolve as it relates to development growth, first mile/last mile connections, and integration with fixed route and higher order transit.

This will be forwarded to the December 11, 2025 Regional Council meeting for consideration.

K.

Other Business

K.1

Observances

• Christian Heritage Month
• World AIDS Day - December 1
• International Day of Persons with Disabilities - December 3

K.2

Lisa Gonsalves – Lieutenant Governor’s Medal of Distinction in Public Administration

Regional Chair Jolliffe congratulated Community and Health Services Commissioner Lisa Gonsalves, on being recognized with the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal of Distinction in Public Administration, Ontario’s highest honour for public servants.

K.3

Meeting Cancellations

Regional Chair Jolliffe advised the following:

• The York Region Rapid Transit Corporation Board meeting scheduled on December 11, 2025 is cancelled.  
• The YTN Telecom Network Inc. Board meeting scheduled on April 30, 2026 is rescheduled to April 16, 2026 at 9 a.m.
• The Housing York Inc. Board meeting scheduled on April 30, 2026 is rescheduled to April 16, 2026 at 1 p.m.

K.4

Region in Rhythm Event

Regional Chair Jolliffe announced the 2025 Region in Rhythm United Way fundraiser taking place on December 4^th and invited any members of Council to attend.

L.

Private Session

Committee of the Whole did not resolve into private session.

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L.1

Non-Union Compensation Modernization - Labour Relations

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the confidential recommendation. Report remains private.

L.2

Waterproofing System Failure at 17150 Yonge Street - Potential Litigation

Committee of the Whole recommends adoption of the confidential recommendations. Report remains private.

L.3

Private Attachments 1&2 to Item G.2.1 - Process Control System and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Technology and Product Standardization - Security of Property

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the private attachments. Attachments remain private.

L.4

Private Attachment 1 to Item I.1.2 - Contract Awards from July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025 - Security of Property

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the private attachment. Attachment remains private.

Mayor Scarpitti did not participate in any discussion or voting on this matter.

L.5

Private Attachment 1 to Item I.2.2 - York Region Sewage Works Project North YDSS Expansion Program - 1625 St. John’s Sideroad - Town of Aurora - Acquisition of Land

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the private attachment. Attachment remains private.

L.6

Private Attachment 1 to Item I.2.3 - YDSS Primary Trunk Sewer Twinning Project 19 Notion Road and 787 Kingston Road - Town of Ajax - Acquisition of Land

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the private attachment. Attachment remains private.

L.7

Private Attachment 1 to Item I.2.4 - Expropriation of Land and Compensation for Expropriation – North YDSS Expansion Program - City of Richmond Hill - Expropriation of Land 

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the private attachment. Attachment remains private.

L.8

Private Attachment 1 to Item I.2.5 - Expropriation Settlement 220 Cachet Woods Court - City of Markham - Expropriation of Land

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the private attachment. Attachment remains private.

L.9

Private Attachments 1&2 to Item I.2.6 - Temporary Lease 8301 Keele Street, Vaughan - Lease Acquisition

Committee of the Whole recommends receipt of the private attachment. Attachment remains private.

M.

Adjournment

The Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 9:26 a.m.