Agenda
Committee of the Whole

Thursday, January 16, 2025

9:00 A.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket

Quorum: 11

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A.

Call to Order

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

D.

Presentations

None

E.

Deputations

​(Subject to the Committee granting deputant status.)

None

F.

Public Works - Transportation Services

Chair – Mayor Mrakas
Vice-Chair – Mayor Lovatt

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

F.1

Communications

F.1.1

Town of Aurora Resolution - Interchange at Highway 404 and St. John's Sideroad

Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, Town of Aurora dated October 23, 2024

Recommendation: Receive and refer to staff

F.2

Reports

F.2.1

Speed Limit Revisions

Report dated December 6 2024 from the Commissioner of Public Works recommending that:

1. Council approve revisions to speed limits on Regional roads listed in Appendix A.
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerk of Town of Georgina and Chief of York Regional Police.
3. The Regional Solicitor and General Counsel prepare the necessary bylaws to adopt speed limit details in Appendix A.

G.

Public Works - Environmental Services

Chair – Mayor West
Vice-Chair – Regional Councillor Li

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

G.1

Communications

None

G.2

Reports

None

H.

Community and Health Services

Chair – Regional Councillor Rosati
Vice-Chair – Mayor Quirk

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

H.1

Communications

None

H.2

Reports

None

I.

Finance and Administration

Chair – Mayor Pellegrini
Vice-Chair – Mayor Del Duca

Determination of Items Requiring Separate Discussion

Adoption of Items Not Requiring Separate Discussion

I.1

Communications

I.1.1

Notice of Minister’s Order – Appointment of the York Regional Chair

The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing dated December 30, 2024

Recommendation: Receive

I.1.2

Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Resolution - AMO Policy Update - Call to Action: Social and Economic Prosperity Review

Monica Beattie, Council/Committee Coordinator, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville dated October 21, 2024

Recommendation: Receive

I.1.3

Expression of Gratitude for Support During Gravenhurst's State of Emergency

Heidi Lorenz, Mayor, Town of Gravenhurst

Recommendation: Receive

I.2

Reports

I.2.1

2025 Interim Tax Levy

Report dated December 17, 2024 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council approve the 2025 interim tax levy of $704,704,716, payable in two equal installments, due on or before April 30, 2025, and due on or before June 30, 2025, as shown in Appendix A.
2. The Regional Solicitor prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to this recommendation.

I.2.2

2025 Ontario Budget Consultation

Report dated January 6, 2025 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council endorse this report, including the specific requests outlined in Appendix A, as York Region’s submission to Ontario’s 2025 Budget consultation.
2. The Regional Clerk send a copy of this report to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister of Finance, Local Members of Provincial Parliament and local municipalities.

I.2.3

Minutes - Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting - November 20, 2024

Recommendation: Receive

J.

Notice of Motion

K.

Other Business

L.

Private Session

L.1

Expropriation Settlement - Viva Rapid Transit Corridor - 10579 Yonge Street and 1030 Centre Street - City of Richmond Hill and City of Vaughan

Recommendation: Adopt confidential recommendations. Report remains private.

M.

Adjournment