Revised Agenda
Committee of the Whole

Thursday, February 09, 2023

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

Electronic and In-Person Meeting

Council Chambers

17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket

Quorum: 11

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A.

Call to Order

B.

Disclosures of Interest

C.

Deputations

​(Subject to the Committee granting deputant status.)

BUDGET

D.

Presentations

D.1

Proposed 2023-2026 Regional Budget – Introduction to Committee of the Whole Week 2

Bruce Macgregor, Chief Administrative Officer

E.

Conservation Authorities

E.1

Presentation - 2023 to 2026 Budget - Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Rob Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer, Lake Simcoe and Region Conservation Authority

(See Item E.3)

E.2

Presentation - 2023 to 2026 Budget - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 

John MacKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

(See Item E.3)

E.3

2023 to 2026 Budget - Conservation Authorities

Report dated January 27, 2023 of the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Committee of the Whole recommends the budget as submitted for Conservation Authorities as follows:
   1. The 2023 operating budget and 2024 to 2026 operating outlook as summarized in Attachment 1.
2. The recommended budget be consolidated by the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer for consideration by Council on February 23, 2023.

F.

York Regional Police

F.1

Presentation - 2023-2026 Budget - York Regional Police

Jim MacSween, Chief, York Regional Police

(See Item F.2)

F.2

2023 to 2023 Budget - York Regional Police

Report dated January 27, 2023 of the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Committee of the Whole recommends the budget as submitted for York Regional Police as follows:
   1. The 2023 operating budget and 2024 to 2026 operating outlook as summarized in Attachment 1.
   2. The 2023 capital expenditures and Capital Spending Authority, as summarized in Attachment 2.
2. The recommended budget be consolidated by the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer for consideration by Council on February 23, 2023.

G.

YorkNet

G.1

Presentation - 2023 to 2026 Budget - YorkNet

Laura Bradley, General Manager, YorkNet

(See Item G.2)

G.2

2023 to 2026 Budget - YorkNet

Report dated January 27, 2023 of the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Committee of the Whole recommends the budget as submitted for YorkNet as follows:
   1. The 2023 operating budget and 2024 to 2026 operating outlook as summarized in Attachment 1.
   2. The 2023 capital expenditures and Capital Spending Authority, as summarized in Attachment 2.
2. The recommended budget be consolidated by the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer for consideration by Council on February 23, 2023.

H.

Corporate Management, Courts and Tribunal Services, and Other Corporate Items

H.1

Presentation - 2023 to 2026 Budget - Corporate Management, Courts and Tribunal Services, and Other Corporate Items

Bruce Macgregor, Chief Administrative Officer

(See Item H.2)

H.2

2023 to 2026 Budget – Corporate Management, Courts and Tribunal Services and Other Corporate Items

Report dated January 27, 2023 of the Commissioner of Finance recommeding that:

1. Committee of the Whole recommends the budget as submitted for Corporate Management and Governance, Financial Initiatives, External Partners, Court and Tribunal Services and Yonge North Subway Extension as follows:
   1. The 2023 operating budget and 2024 to 2026 operating outlook as summarized in Attachment 1.
   2. The 2023 capital expenditures and Capital Spending Authority, as summarized in Attachment 2.
2. The recommended budget be consolidated by the Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer for consideration by Council on February 23, 2023.

OTHER ITEMS

I.

Finance and Administration

Chair - Mayor Pellegrini
Vice-Chair - Mayor Hackson

I.1

Communications

I.1.1

City of Richmond Hill Resolution - Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

Stephen Huycke, Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk dated January 31, 2023

Recommendation: Receive

I.1.2

Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 – Additional Information

Memorandum dated February 3, 2023 from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner, Finance and Regional Treasurer

Recommendation: Receive

I.1.3

Roads Capital Acceleration Reserve Update

Memorandum dated February 7, 2023 from Erin Mahoney, Commissioner, Public Works and Laura Mirabella, Commissioner, Finance and Regional Treasurer

Recommendation: Receive

I.2

Reports

I.2.1

2023 Regional Fiscal Strategy

Report dated January 27, 2023 of the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. Council adopt the 2023 Fiscal Strategy outlined in this report.
2. Council endorse the 2023 Long-Term Debt Management Plan, shown as Attachment 1 to this report.
3. Council authorize the establishment of the following reserve funds, as shown in Attachment 2, the Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy:
   1. The Tax Levy Development Reserve Fund, to fund the tax levy portion of development charge related phase-ins, discounts, and exemptions, such as those required by Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022.
   2. The Rate Supported Development Reserve Fund, to fund the user rate portion of development charge related phase-ins, discounts, and exemptions, such as those required as a result of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022.
4. Council authorize transfers between the following reserve funds:
   1. $40.3 million between the various tax levy capital reserve funds outlined in Table 1 to align with the needs identified in the 2023 10-year Capital Plan.
   2. $29.8 million from various tax levy and user rate reserves to development charge reserves to fund the cost of discretionary development charges exemptions under the 2017 Development Charges Bylaw, which was in place until June 16, 2022, as outlined in Table 2.
5. Council approve technical amendments to the following policies, shown as Attachment 3:
   1. The Letter of Credit Policy to explicitly accept electronic Letters of Credit and to align the roles and responsibilities with the current organizational structure.
   2. The Development Charges Interest Policy to revise the interest rate charged to be the average of the five largest Canadian bank’s prime rates, plus 1%, which reflects the rules under the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended.
6. Council direct staff to report back, as part of the Fiscal Sustainability Update Report in June 2023, on the fiscal impact of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, on future development charge collections and the recommended mechanism for funding any shortfalls.
7. Council authorize the Regional Solicitor to prepare and/or amend the necessary bylaws.

J.

Notice of Motion

K.

Other Business

L.

Private Session

L.1

Communication regarding Application for Judicial Review by Romandale Farms Limited - Litigation

M.

Adjournment