Regional Council - Special Meeting

That Council receive the presentation by Paul Freeman, Chief Planner and Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer.

That Council receive the memorandum dated February 3, 2023 from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer.

That Council adopt the following recommendations, as amended, in the report dated February 22, 2023 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner: The Province be commended for taking on the challenge of addressing housing supply by seeking to construct 1.5 million homes (180,000 in York Region) over the next ten years as well as streamlining the planning process and , through the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, be requested to: Provide York Region confirmation that it will be made whole financially to pay for necessary infrastructure and community services to support building more homes faster (in York Region’s case between $497 million to $1.6 billion over the next ten years that would otherwise require one-time property tax increases of between 2.3% and 7.3% and one-time water and wastewater rate increases of between 4.9% and 14.3% ). Provide a specific timeline for an exact funding formula for York Region to be made whole. Enact accountability mechanisms to ensure Development Charge savings are passed along to home purchasers. Reinstate Housing Services as eligible for funding under the Development Charges Act, 1997. Define Affordable Housing as outlined in Attachment 1 resulting in greater overall affordability, and consult with municipalities prior to finalizing a definition of Attainable Housing. Members of the Development and Homebuilding Industry (Building Industry and Land Development Association and Ontario Home Builders Association) be i

That Council enact Bylaw No. 2023-09 to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting of Council held on February 23, 2023.

by Regional Councillor Vegh That Council adjourn the meeting at 3:05 p.m.