Revised Agenda
YORK REGIONAL COUNCIL

Thursday, September 28, 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.

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.

Minutes of Council

D.1

Council Meeting held on June 29, 2023

E.

Presentations

None

F.

Deputations

​(Subject to Council granting deputant status.)

F.1

WITHDRAWN - Judicial Review of the Province's Decision to Allow Development on Former Greenbelt Lands in King

This deputation was withdrawn by the requestor. 

Gordon Prentice dated September 21, 2023

(See Item G.1)

F.2

Support for Asylum Seekers in York Region

(See Item H.2)

F.2.1

Dr. Martin Kofi Danso and Minister Isaac Oppong on behalf of Miracle Arena Shelter

F.2.2

Shernett Martin on behalf of ANCHOR Canada

G.

Communications

G.1

Proposal to Return Lands in Ajax to the Greenbelt

The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing dated September 6, 2023

Recommendation: Receive

G.2

Request for Standing Committee to Review Regional Governments

The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing dated September 13, 2023

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item H.1 - Committee of the Whole Item J.2.1)

G.3

Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan - Letter of Objection

Jason Park, Kagan Shastri DeMelo Winer Park LLP on behalf of COLLECDEV (8868 Yonge) GP Inc. dated September 13, 2023

Recommendation: Receive

(See Item H.1 - Committee of the Whole Item I.2.1)

G.4

2023 Development Charges Shortfall Resulting from Recent Provincial Changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997 - As of June 30, 2023

Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer dated September 25, 2023

Recommendation: Receive

H.

Consideration and Adoption of Reports

H.1

Committee of the Whole Meeting - September 14, 2023

H.2

Support for Asylum Seekers in York Region

Report dated September 25, 2023 of the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. Council authorize funding of up to $4.3 million within the approved Community and Health Services budget for the Region’s assistance with interim accommodations and wrap-around supports to asylum seekers in York Region until March 31, 2024 as described in this report.
2. Council authorize the Commissioner of Community and Health Services to execute agreements, as required, to facilitate these supports.
3. The Regional Chair send a letter to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing informing them of these supports and requesting Federal and Provincial funding to fully offset municipal costs. 
4. Council request the Federal Government to fund and implement a regional response in municipalities in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area and beyond that will provide coordination for asylum seekers to access adequate shelter and support.

I.

Introduction and Consideration of Bylaws

I.1

2023-43 Establish a Public Highway

A bylaw to establish a public highway - Yonge Street

I.2

2023-45 Appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer

Draft bylaw will be presented at the meeting following the appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer

J.

Motions

J.1

Review of Council and Committee of the Whole Hybrid Meetings

At the September 14, 2023 meeting of Committee of the Whole, Mayor Lovatt provided notice of his intention to bring forward the following motion to this meeting of Council:

WHEREAS, on April 28, 2022, York Region Council approved the amendment of Procedure Bylaw 2018-59 to facilitate the implementation of the “blended hybrid” approach for Council and Committee of the Whole meetings.

WHEREAS, “blended hybrid” Council Meetings, where participants choose to attend either in-person or electronically, began on May 26, 2022.

WHEREAS, an April 28, 2022 Report of the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Regional Clerk acknowledged that the “blended hybrid” presents logistical and resourcing challenges.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. 1. York Region Council direct staff to review the “blended hybrid” Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting policy, benchmark other regional and local municipal models, suggest potential changes and bring a report back to Council before the end of 2023.

K.

Notices of Motion to Reconsider

L.

Other Business

L.1

2024 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar

M.

Private Session

M.1

Private Minutes - Council Meeting - June 29, 2023

Recommendation: Confirm the private minutes

M.2

Private Minutes - Committee of the Whole Meeting - September 14, 2023

Recommendation: Adopt the confidential recommendations

M.3

Appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer - Personal information about an identifiable individual

N.

Confirmatory Bylaw

Introduction of Bylaw 2023-44 to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting

O.

Adjournment