Minutes

York Region Rapid Transit Corporation Board of Directors

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Electronic and In-Person Meeting
Council Chambers
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket
Directors:
  • W. Emmerson, 
  • J. DiPaola, 
  • M. Ferri, 
  • J. Jones, 
  • T. Mrakas, 
  • F. Scarpitti, 
  • and T. Vegh 
YRRTC Staff:
  • D. Hutson, 
  • L. Sheppard, 
  • and P. Jankowski 
Regional Staff:

  • A. Alyea, L. Bigioni, P. Casey, C. Clark, K. Doyle, C. Goodeve, D. Kuzmyk, E. Mahoney, L. McDowell, L. Mirabella, M. Rabeau, B. Titherington

     

A.
Call to Order

 

The York Region Rapid Transit Corporation Board Meeting was called to order at
10:51 a.m. with Mayor Scarpitti presiding.

B.
Land Acknowledgement

 

Mayor Scarpitti provided the following 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

 

None 

D.
Approval of Minutes

 

D.1
Approval of Minutes - September 12, 2024 YRRTC Board Meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.Minutes - YRRTC - September 12, 2024.pdf
  • Moved ByRegional Councillor DiPaola
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Jones

    That the Board approve the Minutes of the September 12, 2024 YRRTC Board meeting.

    Carried

E.
Presentations

 

E.1
York Region Rapid Transit Corporation - Quarterly Financial Update - Q3 2024

This item has attachments. 
1.YRRTC Quarterly Financial Report - Q3 2024.pdf
  • Moved ByRegional Councillor Vegh
    Seconded ByMayor Mrakas

    That the Board receive the presentation by Paul Jankowski, President, YRRTC.

    Carried

F.
Communications

 

F.1
York Region Rapid Transit Corporation Q3 2024 Financial Statement

This item has attachments. 
1.York Region Rapid Transit Corporation Q3 2024 Financial Statement.pdf
2.Att 1 – Q3 2024 YRRTC Financial Statement.pdf
  • Moved ByRegional Councillor Vegh
    Seconded ByMayor Mrakas

    That the Board receive the memorandum dated October 15, 2024 from Paul Jankowski, President, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation.

    Carried

F.2
Letter from Minister Sarkaria

This item has attachments. 
1.Communication - Letter from Minister Sarkaria .pdf
  • Moved ByRegional Councillor Ferri
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Jones

    That the Board receive the communication dated September 24, 2024 from Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation.

    Carried

G.
Reports

 

G.1
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Work Program – Progress Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Work Program – Progress Update.pdf
  • Moved ByRegional Councillor Jones
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor DiPaola

    That the Board adopt the following recommendation in the report dated October 15, 2024 from the President:

    1. The Board of Directors receive this report for information
    Carried

G.2
Jane Street Bus Rapid Transit – Contract Award for Environmental Assessment (TRPAP) and 30% Preliminary Design

This item has attachments. 
1.Jane Street BRT – Contract Award for Environmental Assessment (TRPAP) and 30 Percent Preliminary Design.pdf
  • Moved ByRegional Councillor Ferri
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Vegh

    That the Board adopt the following recommendations in the report dated October 15,2024 from the President:

    1. The Board of Directors approve the award of contract for consulting services to HDR Corporation, pursuant to Request for Proposal RFPC-1478-23 at a total cost of $5,492,386.07, excluding HST.

    2. The President of YRRTC be authorized to execute the contract.
    Carried

G.3
Canada Public Transit Fund - Metro-Region Agreement Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Canada Public Transit Fund - Metro-Region Agreement Update.pdf
2.Att 1 - Draft Response Letter to Minister of Transportation .pdf
  • Moved ByRegional Councillor Vegh
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Jones

    That the Board adopt the following recommendations in the report dated October 15, 2024 from the President:

    1. Authorize staff to work in collaboration with the Cities of Markham and Vaughan and Regional staff to refine the compelling case for the Highway 7 East and Jane Street Bus Rapid Transit projects, by integrating corridor land use planning and affordable housing policy actions, for submission to the Ministry of Transportation to support the Greater Golden Horseshoe Metro-Region Agreement Integrated Regional Plan submission under the Canada Public Transit Fund;
    2. Direct staff to work with the Region to prepare a response to the Minister’s September 24, 2024 letter to communicate the Board’s position, as reflected in Attachment 1; and
    3. Forward a copy of this report to York Regional Council, City of Markham Council, and City of Vaughan Council.
    Carried

H.
Other Business

 

H.1
Tribute to Chair Emmerson

 

Mayor Scarpitti acknowledged this would be Regional Chair Emmerson last Board meeting and congratulated him on his upcoming retirement on November 29, 2024. On behalf of the Board, Mayor Scarpitti extended his thanks to the Chair Emmerson for his continued support and contributions to the York Regional Rapid Transit Program.

I.
Private Session

 

The Board did not resolve into private session.

I.1
Private Minutes - York Region Rapid Transit Corporation Board Meeting - September 12, 2024

 
  • Moved ByMayor Mrakas
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor DiPaola

    That the Board approve the Private Minutes of the September 12, 2024 YRRTC Board meeting.

    Carried

J.
Adjournment

 
  • Moved ByRegional Chair Emmerson
    Seconded ByMayor Mrakas

    That the Board meeting adjourn at 11:17 a.m

    Carried

     

                                                               
    Kristine Doyle
    for Christopher Raynor, Secretary



                                                               
    Mayor Frank Scarpitti
    Chair


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