Regional Council

confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on June 29, 2023.

receive the deputation by Dr. Martin Kofi Danso on behalf of Miracle Arena Shelter.

receive the deputation by Minister Isaac Oppong on behalf of Miracle Arena Shelter.

receive the deputation from Shernett Martin on behalf of ANCHOR Canada.

receive the communication from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing dated September 6, 2023.

receive the communication from The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing dated September 13, 2023.

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

receive the memorandum from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer dated September 25, 2023.

adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 14, 2023, except for Items J.1.2 and J.2.3.

adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 14, 2023 - Item J.1.2 - Contract Awards from April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023.

defer the report dated September 5, 2023 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services to allow more time for York Region staff and Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville staff to discuss possible options for moving forward.

adopt the following recommendations in the report dated September 25, 2023 of the Commissioner of Community and Health Services: 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. Council authorize the Commissioner of Community and Health Services to execute agreements, as required, to facilitate these supports. 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. 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. A recorded vote on this item was as follows: For: G. Chan, M. Chan, Davison, Del Duca, Emmerson, Ferri, Ho, Jackson, Jones, Lovatt, Mrakas, Pellegrini, Quirk, Rosati, Scarpitti, Taylor, West (17) Against: DiPaola, Vegh (2) Absent: Hackson, Li, Racco (3)

approve and enact the following bylaws:

adopt the following motion: 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: 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.

resolve into private session at 10:45 a.m. to consider the following items: M.1 Private Minutes - Council Meeting - June 29, 2023 M.2 Private Minutes - Committee of the Whole Meeting - September 14, 2023 M.3 Appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer - Personal information about an identifiable individual

confirm the private minutes of the Council meeting held on June 29, 2023.

adopt the recommendations in the private minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 14, 2023.

appoint Erin Mahoney as Chief Administrative Officer effective September 29, 2023. A recorded vote on this item was as follows: For: G. Chan, M. Chan, Davison, Del Duca, DiPaola, Emmerson, Ferri, Ho, Jackson, Jones, Li, Lovatt, Mrakas, Pellegrini, Quirk, Racco, Rosati, Scarpitti, Taylor, West, Vegh (21) Against: (0) Absent: Hackson (1)

enact Bylaw No. 2023-44 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council held on September 28, 2023.

adjourn the meeting at 11:05 a.m. Regional Clerk Minutes confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Council held on October 26, 2023. Regional Chair