Minutes

The Council of The Regional Municipality of York

Thursday, April 24, 2025

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

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, 
• G. Rosati, 
• F. Scarpitti, 
• J. Taylor, 
• T. Vegh, 
• and D. West 

Staff:

• D. Basso, 
• Dr. S. Erdman, 
• L. Gonsalves, 
• 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 9:05 a.m.

B.

Land Acknowledgement

Regional Chair Jolliffe made the following remarks:

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

Regional Councillor Davison declared an interest in items relating to Public Health and/or public hospitals as she works for Southlake Health and has a family member who works for York Region Public Health. This includes the following Items in Item H.1 - Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on April 10, 2025:

• D.2 and H.1.1 - Public Health 2024 Update and 2025 Areas of Focus
• D.4 and H.2.1 - Provincial Funding Shortfall of Human and Health Services
• I.1.1 - 2025 Capital Contribution for Mackenzie Health - Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital Project

Regional Councillor Davison did not participate in any discussion or voting on these matters.

D.

Minutes of Council

D.1

Council Meeting held on March 20, 2025

• Moved by Mayor Lovatt
  Seconded by Mayor Mrakas

  Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on March 20, 2025.

  Carried

D.2

Special Council Meeting held on April 3, 2025

• Moved by Mayor Pellegrini
  Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Chan

  Council confirm the Minutes of the Special Council meeting held on April 3, 2025.

  Carried

E.

Presentations

None

F.

Deputations

None

G.

Communications

None

H.

Consideration and Adoption of Reports

H.1

Committee of the Whole Meeting - April 10, 2025

• Moved by Mayor Taylor
  Seconded by Mayor West

  Council adopt the recommendations in the following items in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on April 10, 2025:

  • D.2 and H.1.1 - Public Health 2024 Update and 2025 Areas of Focus
  • D.4 and H.2.1 - Provincial Funding Shortfall of Human and Health Services
  • I.1.1 - 2025 Capital Contribution for Mackenzie Health - Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital Project
  Carried

  (Regional Councillor Davison did not participate in any discussion or voting on these matters.)

  
  
• Moved by Regional Councillor Rosati
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Davison

  Council adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on April 10, 2025, except for Items D.2, D.4, H.1.1, H.2.1 and I.1.1.

  Carried

I.

Introduction and Consideration of Bylaws

• Moved by Regional Councillor Jackson
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri

  Council approve and enact the following bylaws:

  Carried

I.1

2025-25 Establish a Public Highway - Jane Street

I.2

2025-26 Amendment to Transit Bylaw 2017-7

J.

Motions

None

K.

Notices of Motion to Reconsider

None

L.

Other Business

L.1

Passing of Pope Francis

Regional Chair Jolliffe acknowledged the recent passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. On behalf of Council and The Regional Municipality of York, he extended deepest condolences to Catholics in York Region and around the world.

Regional Chair Jolliffe remarked that Pope Francis was a transformative leader whose humility, compassion and commitment to social justice resonated globally and has left an enduring legacy.

L.2

Observances and Days of Significance

Regional Chair Jolliffe noted upcoming observances and days of significance:

• April 22 to May 1, 2025 - Festival of Riḍván
• April 22, 2025 - Earth Day
• April 23, 2025 - Administrative Professionals Day
• April 24, 2025 - Holocaust Memorial Day
• April 21 to 27, 2025 - National Volunteer Week
• April 28, 2025 - National Day of Mourning
• April 30, 2025 - International Guide Dog Day

L.3

Housing and Homelessness Committee – Appointments and Meeting Dates

Regional Chair Jolliffe announced that the new Housing and Homelessness Committee’s membership will consist of:

• Regional Chair Jolliffe
• Mayor Del Duca
• Mayor Hackson
• Mayor Lovatt
• Mayor Mrakas
• Mayor Pellegrini
• Mayor Quirk
• Mayor Scarpitti
• Mayor Taylor
• Mayor West

Regional Chair Jolliffe also announced that meetings for the Housing and Homelessness Committee will be held on:

• May 15, 2025 - immediately following the Housing York Inc. Board meeting
• June 19, 2025 - at 1 p.m.
• September 11, 2025 - immediately following the Committee of the Whole meeting
• October 16, 2025 - immediately following the Housing York Inc. Board meeting

M.

Private Session

Council did not resolve into private session.

N.

Confirmatory Bylaw

• Moved by Mayor Quirk
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Vegh

  Council enact Bylaw No. 2025-27 to confirm the proceedings of this Council meeting held on April 24, 2025.

  Carried

O.

Adjournment

• Moved by Mayor West
  Seconded by Regional Councillor Ho

  Council adjourn the meeting at  9:14 a.m.

  Carried

  
  
  

   

                                                             
  Regional Clerk

  
  
  Minutes confirmed and adopted at the Council meeting held on May 22, 2025.

   

                                                             
  Regional Chair