Regional Council

That Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on December 21, 2023.

receive the presentation by Dr. Barry Pakes, Medical Officer of Health.

receive the correspondence from the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) dated January 10, 2024 and adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life WHEREAS nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year WHEREAS municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or inflation WHEREAS unprecedented population and housing growth will require significant investments in municipal infrastructure WHEREAS municipalities are being asked to take on complex health and social challenges – like homelessness, supporting asylum seekers and addressing the mental health and addictions crises WHEREAS inflation, rising interest rates, and provincial policy decisions are sharply constraining municipal fiscal capacity WHEREAS property taxpayers – including people on fixed incomes and small businesses – can’t afford to subsidize income re-distribution programs for those most in need WHEREAS the province can, and should, invest more in the prosperity of communities WHEREAS municipalities and the provincial government have a strong history of collaboration THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Province of Ontario commit to undertaking with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario a comprehensive social and economic prosperity re

Council receive the memorandum from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer dated January 18, 2024

adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on January 12, 2024.

approve and enact the following bylaws:

resolve into private session at 9:53 a.m. to consider: M.1 Appointment of a Commissioner of Public Works - Personal information about an identifiable individual

approve the appointment of Laura McDowell as Commissioner of Public Works, effective February 5, 2024.

adjourn the meeting at 10:05 a.m.