Revised Agenda
YORK REGIONAL COUNCIL

Thursday, December 05, 2024

9:00 A.m. - 10:00 A.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 November 28, 2024

E.

Presentations

E.1

Update on Implementation of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan for York Region 2022-2026

Mary Boushel, Director, Strategies and Partnerships, Community and Health Services

 

Kevin McCloskey, Deputy Chief, York Regional Police

 

(See Item H.1)

F.

Deputations

​(Subject to Council granting deputant status.)​

F.1

Community Action Tables

Jordan Prosper, Routes Connecting Communities

(See Item H.1)

G.

Communications

G.1

Canada-Wide Early Learning Child Care Program Update

Memorandum dated November 15, 2024 from Lisa Gonsalves, Commissioner of Community and Health Services

Recommendation: Receive

G.2

Community Investment Fund Activity Update for 2023

Memorandum dated November 19, 2024 from Lisa Gonsalves, Commissioner of Community and Health Services

Recommendation: Receive

G.3

Approvals Through Delegated Authority During 2024 Council Recess

Memorandum dated November 18, 2024 from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer

Recommendation: Receive

G.4

Contract Awards from July 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024

Memorandum dated November 23, 2024 from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer

Recommendation: Receive

G.5

Resignation - Regional Chair Wayne Emmerson

Wayne Emmerson dated November 29, 2024

Recommendation: 

1. Council receive the correspondence from Wayne Emmerson resigning the position of Regional Chair / Head of Council, effective at 5 p.m. on November 29, 2024; and,
2. Council, in accordance with Section 262 of the Municipal Act, 2001(the Act), declare the Office of the Head of Council to be vacant.

G.6

Appointment - Regional Chair Eric Jolliffe

The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing dated December 2, 2024.

Recommendation: Receive

H.

Consideration and Adoption of Reports

H.1

Update on Implementation of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan for York Region 2022-2026

Report dated November 19, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. The Regional Chair write letters to:
   1. The Solicitor General of Ontario requesting dedicated provincial funding to support implementation of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan for York Region.
   2. The federal Minister of Public Safety requesting dedicated federal funding to support Community Safety and Well-Being Plan initiatives.
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report for information to Clerks of local municipalities, York Regional Police Service Board and the Human Services Planning Board of York Region.

H.2

Capital Contribution for Mental Health Community Care Hub as a Funding Grant

Report dated November 19, 2024 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services recommending that:

1. Council approve the one-time capital contribution of $5 million (committed at Regional Council on June 29, 2023) be structured as a funding grant for the Mental Health Community Care Hub, operated by Canadian Mental Health Association York Region-South Simcoe.
2. Council authorize the Commissioner of Community and Health Services or their designate to enter into the funding agreement with the Canadian Mental Health Association York Region-South Simcoe and execute all related documents on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor.

H.3

Toronto-York Water Supply Agreement

Report dated November 15, 2024 from the Commissioner of Public Works recommending that:

1. Council authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an amendment to the January 1, 2019, consolidated, amended, and restated Toronto-York Water Supply Agreement (“2019 Toronto-York Water Supply Agreement”) based on terms set out in this report, and any other terms and conditions satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works, in a form acceptable to the Regional Solicitor.
2. Council delegate authority to the Commissioner of Public Works to negotiate and execute on behalf of York Region any future amendments to the 2019 Toronto-York Water Supply on terms set out in this report, together with such ancillary documents that may be required, on business terms satisfactory to the Commissioner of Public Works and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and General Counsel.
3. The Regional Clerk forward a copy of this report to the City of Toronto Clerk.

H.4

Temporary Borrowing Authorization for 2025

Report dated November 18, 2024 from the Commissioner of Finance recommending that:

1. The Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer be authorized to temporarily borrow during 2025 from either external financing or by means of temporary loans from reserves and reserve funds for the following amounts and purposes:
   1. Up to $650 million to fund operating expenditures pending receipt of tax levies and other revenues; and
   2. Up to $300 million to fund capital expenditures until such time as long-term financing is in place.
2. The Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer be authorized to execute the necessary documents to enable temporary borrowing in 2025.
3. The Regional Solicitor be authorized to prepare the necessary bylaws.

H.5

Development Charges Deferral for Affordable Rental Buildings Policy - Update

Report dated November 14, 2024 from the Commissioners of Finance and Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council approve continued implementation of the Development Charges Deferral for Affordable Rental Buildings Policy by amending to remove the expiry date and unit cap as updated in Attachment 1.
2. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to local municipalities, the Ministers of Finance and Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Building Industry and Land Development Association.

H.6

Expropriation Settlement Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 20 Davis Drive - Town of Newmarket

Report dated November 15, 2024 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending that:

1. Council authorize the settlement of all claims pursuant to the Expropriations Act with the easement owner in respect of the expropriation of land from 20 Davis Drive, related to constructing the vivaNext Bus Rapid Transit corridor on Yonge Street, in the Town of Newmarket.
2. Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the Minutes of Settlement and all necessary documentation to complete the transaction.

H.7

Minutes - Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee Meeting - November 13, 2024

Recommendation: Receive

I.

Introduction and Consideration of Bylaws

J.

Motions

K.

Notices of Motion to Reconsider

L.

Other Business

M.

Private Session

M.1

Private Report - Expropriation Settlement Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 4235 Highway 7 - City of Vaughan - Acquisition of Land

Recommendation: Adopt the confidential recommendations. Report remains private.

M.2

Private Attachments 1&2 to Item G.4 - Contract Awards from Jul 1 to Sep 30, 2024 - Security of Property

Recommendation: Receive private attachments. Attachments remain private.

M.3

Private Attachment to Item H.6 - Expropriation Settlement Viva Bus Rapid Transit Corridor - 20 Davis Drive - Town of Newmarket - Disposition of Land 

Recommendation: Receive private attachment. Attachment remains private.

M.4

Consideration of Regional Appointee to York Regional Police Service Board  - Personal Information about an Identifiable Individual

M.5

Private Minutes - Council Meeting - November 28, 2024

Recommendation: Confirm the private minutes

N.

Confirmatory Bylaw

Introduction of Bylaw 2024-63 to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting

O.

Adjournment