Regional Council

That Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on November 10, 2022.

That Council confirm the Minutes of the Inaugural Council meeting held on November 17, 2022.

That Council receive the presentation from Bruce Macgregor, Chief Administrative Officer

That Council receive the correspondence from The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) dated November 30, 2022.

That Council receive the following correspondence

That Council receive the correspondence from Kelly Carrick, Chairman, Crime Stoppers of York Region dated December 13, 2022 and declare January 2023 as Crime Stoppers of York Region month.

That Council receive the correspondence from Jeffrey Stone, resident dated December 14, 2022.

That Council receive the correspondence from Denny Timm, Township Clerk, King Township dated December 14, 2022.

That Council receive the correspondence from Kristina Lepick, Senior Clerk's Coordinator, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville dated December 14, 2022.

That Council approve the following recommendation in the report dated December 5, 2022 from the Chief Administrative Officer: Council receive the draft 2023 to 2027 Strategic Plan: From Vision to Results (see Attachment 1) and refer it to February 2023 for consideration with the 2023 to 2026 Regional Budget.

That Council approve the following recommendations in the report dated December 1, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner: Council endorse this report and attachments as comments in response to Environmental Registry of Ontario posting 019-6162: Consultations on More Homes Built Faster: Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan, associated Environmental Registry of Ontario and Regulatory Registry postings, and related initiatives. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the local municipalities, local Members of Provincial Parliament, Provincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Federal Ministry of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Building Industry and Land Development Association – York Chapter, Municipal Finance Officers’’ Association and Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

That Council approve the following recommendations in the report dated December 1, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner: The Province be urged to allow time for meaningful engagement with municipalities and stakeholders on the review of the Growth Plan and Provincial Policy Statement. The Regional Clerk forward this report to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the local municipalities.

That Council approve the following recommendations in the report dated December 1, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Planner: Council endorse this report and Attachment 1 as the Region’s response to the Environmental Registry of Ontario posting 019-6216: Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan and associated Environmental Registry of Ontario postings. The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the local municipalities, local Members of Provincial Parliament, Provincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Toronto Region Conservation Authority, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

That Council approve the following recommendations in the report dated December 2, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services: Council authorize the Commissioner of Corporate Services to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Region and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville for the purpose of developing a joint-use York Region Paramedic Response Station and Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire Station. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding and all necessary documents to complete the agreement.

That Council approve the following recommendations in the report dated December 2, 2022 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services: Council authorize the amended settlement of all claims pursuant to the Expropriations Act with the fee simple owners of the properties identified in Attachment 1, collectively known as 3601 Highway 7, related to the construction of the vivaNext bus rapid transit corridor on Highway 7, in the City of Markham. Subject to the former owner’s consent and in accordance with Section 41 of the Expropriations Act (the “Act”), Council authorize the abandonment of land that was expropriated in 2009, identified as Property Nos. 1, 3 and 4 in Attachment 1. The Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the Notice of Abandonment, the Declaration of Abandonment pursuant to the Act, and a Minutes of Settlement for the expropriation and all necessary documentation to complete the transaction.

That Council approve and enact the following bylaw:

That Council make the following appointments to Committees and Boards: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Community and Health Services Chair – RC Gino Rosati Vice Chair – Mayor Margaret Quirk Finance and Administration Chair – Mayor Steve Pellegrini Vice Chair – Mayor Virginia Hackson Public Works – Environmental Services Chair – Mayor David West Vice Chair – RC Joe Li Public Works – Transportation Services Chair – Mayor Tom Mrakas Vice Chair – Mayor Iain Lovatt STANDING COMMITTEES Audit Committee Regional Chair Emmerson (ex-officio) Mayor Virginia Hackson Mayor Steve Pellegrini RC Godwin Chan RC Michael Chan RC Naomi Davison RC Alan Ho RC Joe Li RC Mario G. Racco Debenture Committee Regional Chair Emmerson (Chair) ADVISORY AND AD HOC COMMITTEES Accessibility Advisory Committee Regional Chair Emmerson (ex-officio) RC Tom Vegh – Chair RC Naomi Davison RC Alan Ho Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee Regional Chair Emmerson (ex-officio) Avia Eek for Mayor Steve Pellegrini RC Naomi Davison (See also Item L.4) Community Partnership Council / Newcomer Inclusion Table Regional Chair Emmerson (ex-officio) Mayor Frank Scarpitti – Co-Chair Mayor Virginia Hackson (See also Item G.7) Housing Affordability Task Force Regional Chair Emmerson (ex-officio) Mayor Steven Del Duca Mayor Virginia Hackson Mayor Iain Lovatt Mayor Tom Mrakas Mayor Steve Pellegrini Mayor Margaret Quirk Mayor Frank Scarpitti Mayor John Taylor Mayor David West Human Services Planning Board Regional Chair Emmerson (ex-off

That Council hold a meeting closed to the public under section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act for the purposes of educating its Members on the Region's various programs and services. The meeting will be held at the Kingbridge Centre, 12750 Jane Street, King City, Ontario starting on January 19, 2023 at 9 a.m. and continuing on January 20, 2023 at 9 a.m.

That Council receive the private attachment.

That Council receive the private attachments and appoint the recommended members to the Human Services Planning Board of York Region and the Newcomer Inclusion Table.

That Council enact Bylaw No. 2022-55 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council held on December 15, 2022.

That Council adjourn the meeting at 11 a.m.