Revised Agenda
Committee of the Whole

Thursday, November 30, 2023

9:00 A.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Electronic and In-Person Meeting

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.

Deputations

​(Subject to the Committee granting deputant status.)

D.1

Supporting Student Nutrition Across York Region

Veronica Jouaneh, York Region Food for Learning

D.2

Update - Asylum Seekers in Vaughan

Shernett Martin, Executive Director, ANCHOR Canada

D.3

Refugees and Asylum Seekers

H.E. Dr. Martin Kofi Danso and Minister Isaac Oppong, Miracle Arena Shelter

E.

Presentations

E.1

Proposed 2024 to 2026 Regional Budget - Introduction to Committee of the Whole Week 1

Erin Mahoney, Chief Administrative Officer

F.

Community and Health Services

Chair – Regional Councillor Rosati
Vice-Chair – Mayor Quirk

F.1

Presentation - 2024 to 2026 Community and Health Services Budget

Katherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community and Health Services

(See Item F.2)

F.2

2024 to 2026 Community and Health Services Budget

Report dated November 15, 2023 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Committee of the Whole recommends the budget as submitted for Community and Health Services as follows:
   1. The 2024 operating budget and 2025 to 2026 operating outlook as summarized in Appendix A.
   2. The 2024 capital expenditures and Capital Spending Authority, as summarized in Appendix B, including a contribution from the Social Housing Development Reserve to fund 14th Avenue Box Grove, City of Markham, and 62 Bayview Parkway, Town of Newmarket, Community Housing Development projects.
   3. That staff be directed to pursue Federal and Provincial capital funding for 14th Avenue Box Grove, City of Markham, and 62 Bayview Parkway, Town of Newmarket, Community Housing Development projects with any funding secured to replace the contribution from the Social Housing Development Reserve.
2. The recommended budget be consolidated by the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer for consideration by Council on December 21, 2023.

G.

Public Works

Environmental Services
Chair – Mayor West
Vice-Chair – Regional Councillor Li

Transportation Services
Chair - Mayor Mrakas
Vice-Chair - Mayor Lovatt

G.1

Presentation - 2024 to 2026 Public Works Budget

Michelle Swan, Director, Finance and Performance

Mike Rabeau, General Manager, Capital Infrastructure Services

(See Items G.2 and G.3)

G.2

2024 to 2026 Public Works - Environmental Services Budget

Report dated November 7, 2023 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Committee of the Whole recommends the budget as submitted for Public Works – Environmental Services as follows:
   1. The 2024 operating budget and 2025 to 2026 operating outlook as summarized in Appendix A
   2. The 2024 capital expenditures and Capital Spending Authority, as summarized in Appendix B
   3. Accelerated Inclusion of Phases 2 and 3 of the North YDSS (York Durham Sewage System) expansion project in the 10-year capital plan, in advance of inclusion in the next development charge bylaw update
   4. That staff be directed to pursue senior government funding opportunities and developer prepaid agreements for Phases 2 and 3 of the North YDSS expansion project
2. The recommended budget be consolidated by the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer for consideration by Council on December 21, 2023.
3. The Regional Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary water and wastewater rate bylaws to incorporate the discounted wastewater rates reflected in the budget.

G.3

2024 to 2026 Public Works - Transportation Services Budget

Report dated November 7, 2023 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Committee of the Whole recommends the budget as submitted for Public Works – Transportation Services as follows:
   1. The 2024 operating budget and 2025 to 2026 operating outlook as summarized in Appendix A, which includes an annual 3% transit fare increase in July 2024 to address increasing service costs
   2. The 2024 capital expenditures and Capital Spending Authority, as summarized in Appendix B.
2. The recommended budget be consolidated by the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer for consideration by Council on December 21, 2023.

H.

York Region Rapid Transit Corporation

Chair – Mayor Scarpitti
Vice-Chair – Mayor Del Duca

H.1

Presentation - 2024 to 2026 York Region Rapid Transit Corporation Budget

Brian Shifman, President (A), York Region Rapid Transit Corporation

(See Item H.2)

H.2

2024 to 2026 York Region Rapid Transit Corporation Budget

Report dated November 7, 2023 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Committee of the Whole recommends the budget as submitted for York Region Rapid Transit Corporation as follows:
   1. The 2024 operating budget and 2025 to 2026 operating outlook as summarized in Appendix A.
   2. The 2024 capital expenditures and Capital Spending Authority, as summarized in Appendix B
2. The recommended budget be consolidated by the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer for consideration by Council on December 21, 2023.

I.

Notice of Motion

J.

Other Business

K.

Private Session

None

L.

Adjournment