Regional Council

confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on September 25, 2025.

receive the presentation by Michael Lindsay, Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Collins, Executive Vice President, Subway Extensions Project Delivery and Rajesh Khetarpal, Vice President, Community Engagement (905), Metrolinx.

receive all components of the presentation relating to the 911 Centre portion of the York Regional Police Budget by Erin Mahoney, Chief Administrative Officer and Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer. (See Item H.3) Mayor Pellegrini and Mayor Quirk did not participate in any discussion or voting on this matter.

receive all components of the presentation relating to the York Regional Police Budget by Erin Mahoney, Chief Administrative Officer and Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer. (See Item H.3) Mayor Quirk did not participate in any discussion or voting on this matter.

receive all components of the presentation relating to the Community Health Services Budget specifically Public Health and hospitals by Erin Mahoney, Chief Administrative Officer and Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer. (See Item H.3) Regional Councillor Davison did not participate in any discussion or voting on this matter.

receive the balance of the presentation by Erin Mahoney, Chief Administrative Officer and Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer. (See Item H.3)

receive the correspondence dated October 2, 2025 from Paulina Vujinovic, Vice President, Public Relations and Daniel Jeong, President, TROY Toastmasters and recognize October 2025 as Toastmasters Month.

receive the correspondence dated September 25, 2025 from Michael de Rond, Town Clerk, Town of Aurora and adopt the following: Council endorses the Elect Respect pledge and commits to: Treating all individuals with respect in every setting; public, private, and digital; Speaking out against harassment, intimidation, and personal attacks; Keeping debate focused on ideas and public policy, not individuals; Fostering an environment where people of all backgrounds feel safe and supported in seeking and holding public office; Urging relevant authorities to ensure the safety and protection of elected officials facing threats or abuse; Demonstrating leadership through integrity, accountability, and mutual respect among colleagues and constituents; and Council encourages other municipalities, elected officials, organizations, and residents to support the Elect Respect initiative and sign the pledge at www.electrespect.ca; and A copy of this resolution be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), local Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs), York Regional Police and all Ontario municipalities.

receive the correspondence dated October 15, 2025 from Stephen M.A. Huycke, Director of Legislative Services/City Clerk, City of Richmond Hill: That the Council supports the Elect Respect pledge and commits to: Treat each other, and others, with respect in all spaces, public, private, and online; Reject and call out harassment, abuse, and personal attacks; Focus debate on ideas and policies, not personal attacks; Help build a supportive culture where people of all backgrounds feel safe to run for and hold office; Call on relevant authorities to ensure the protection of elected officials who face abuse or threats; Model integrity and respect by holding one another to the highest standards of conduct. That Council calls on elected officials, organizations and community members to support the Elect Respect campaign and sign the online pledge at electrespect.ca. That a copy of this resolution be sent to: All municipalities in York Region; The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Ontario’s Big City Mayors; The Federation of Canadian Municipalities; MPP Daisy Wai; MPP Michael Parsa; MP Costas Menegakis; MP Vincent Ho; York Regional Police.

adopt the recommendations in the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on October 9, 2025.

receive the minutes of the Debenture Committee meeting held on October 16, 2025.

refer the components of Clauses 1(a), 1(c), 2 and 3 in relation to the 911 Centre portion of the York Regional Police Budget report dated September 23, 2025 from the Commissioner of Finance, for consideration at the November 27, 2025 Council meeting, subject to any subsequent changes resulting from the 2026 Budget deliberation process. Mayor Pellegrini and Mayor Quirk did not participate in any discussion or voting on this matter.

refer the components of Clauses 1(a), 1(c), 2 and 3 in relation to the York Regional Police Budget report dated September 23, 2025 from the Commissioner of Finance, for consideration at the November 27, 2025 Council meeting, subject to any subsequent changes resulting from the 2026 Budget deliberation process. Mayor Quirk did not participate in any discussion or voting on this matter.

refer the components of Clauses 1(a), 1(c), 2 and 3 in relation to Public Health and hospitals of the Community Health Services Budget report dated September 23, 2025 from the Commissioner of Finance, for consideration at the November 27, 2025 Council meeting, subject to any subsequent changes resulting from the 2026 Budget deliberation process. Regional Councillor Davison did not participate in any discussion or voting on this matter.

refer the balance of the recommendations for consideration at the November 27, 2025 Council meeting, subject to any subsequent changes resulting from the 2026 budget deliberation process: Council approve operating and capital budgets as follows: 2026 operating budget, resulting in a tax levy increase of 3.22% as detailed on page 50 in the 2026 Budget Book (Attachment 1) A Rapid Transit / Infrastructure Levy, resulting in a tax levy increase of 1% as summarized on page 50 in the 2026 Budget Book 2026 capital expenditures and Capital Spending Authority by project and by program group and associated funding sources detailed on pages 61-62 in the 2026 Budget Book Council endorse the proposed 10-year capital plan, as detailed on pages 59-60 in the 2026 Budget Book Council approve debt authority and related items as follows: Debt authority for capital projects up to amounts specified in the "Debt Authority Requirements" appendix of the 2026 Budget Book, starting on page 349 Approve a contribution of $218.1 million to Sinking Fund Reserve to meet the Region's 2026 sinking fund obligations as shown on page 237 of the 2026 Budget Book Authorize funding of capital projects previously approved for debt financing from reserves where there are sufficient funds available and at the discretion of Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer Affirm the Region's Long Term Debt Management Plan (Attachment 2) Council endorse reconciliation of the 2026 Budget to full accrual basis of accountin

matter was deferred from the September 25, 2025 Regional Council meeting. Council adopt the following recommendations, as amended, in the report dated September 18, 2025 from the Commissioner of Public Works: Council approve download of the following Regional roads to the City of Vaughan: Teston Road, from east limit of Keele Street to east limit of Region’s jurisdiction east of Rodinea Road, and from west limit of Dufferin Street to west limit of Region’s jurisdiction; Highway 7, from east limit of Martin Grove and west limit of Bruce Street. Council approve transfer of the following Development Charges and Asset Management Reserves to the City of Vaughan, to be transferred at the time when they were planned for expenditure in the Region's 2026 10-year capital plan as set out in the 2026 York Region Budget Book, as

adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Housing and Homelessness Committee held on October 16, 2025.

approve and enact the following bylaws:

resolve into private session at 12:00 p.m. to consider the following items: M.1 Private Minutes - Housing and Homelessness Committee - October 16, 2025 M.2 Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program Cancellation in Ontario - Solicitor-Client Privilege

adopt the confidential recommendations in the private minutes of the Housing and Homelessness Committee meeting held on October 16, 2025.

directed the Regional Solicitor to provide a report to a future in-camera session on the Provincial Government’s proposed cancellation of the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program.

enact Bylaw No. 2025-54 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council held on October 23, 2025.

adjourn the meeting at 12:32 p.m.