The York Region Record

Regional Council

November 28, 2024

Declared interests

Councillor Davisonon the Community Health Services Budget and in relation to Public Health and hospitals relating to Item H.2 Clauses 1(a), 1(c) and 3 as her sibling is employed by York Region as a Public Health Nurse and she is employed by Southlake Regional Health Centre
Mayor Quirkon the York Regional Police Budget relating to Items G.2, G.5 and H.2 Clauses 1(a), 1(c), 3 and 4 as her husband is a retired York Regional Police Officer and her stepson is a current York Region Police Officer

What was decided (20 motions)

17 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on October 24, 2024.
Moved by Mayor Quirk, seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri Council
Carried
receive the deputation from Isaac Oppong, Miracle Arena.
Moved by Regional Councillor Racco, seconded by Regional Councillor Li Council
Carried
receive the correspondence from Signe Leisk, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP dated November 7, 2024, Counsel to Metropia Minto (Sixteenth) Holdings Inc.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jones, seconded by Regional Councillor Li Council
Carried
Council receive and amend proposed 2025 Regional Budget
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Mayor Del Duca
Tabled
receive the memorandum dated November 25, 2024 from Lisa Gonsalves, Commissioner of Community and Health Services.
Moved by Mayor Taylor, seconded by Mayor Hackson Council
Carried
receive the correspondence dated November 27, 2024 from Anitra Basant Sisavang, Executive Director, The Regional Municipality of York Police Service Board and endorse the resolution.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jackson, seconded by Mayor Pellegrini Council
Carried
receive the correspondence dated November 18, 2024 from Denny Timm, Township Clerk, King Township. (See Item J.1)
Moved by Mayor Mrakas, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison Council
Carried
adopt the recommendations in relation to the York Regional Police Budget in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on November 7, 2024. Mayor Quirk did not participate in any discussion or vote on this portion of the minutes.
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Mayor West Council
Carried
Council adopt the recommendations in relation to Public Health and hospitals within the Community Health Services Budget in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on November 7, 2024. Regional Councillor Davison did not participate in any discussion or vote on this portion of the minutes.
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Mayor Del Duca
Carried
adopt the remaining recommendations in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on November 7, 2024 .
Moved by Mayor Lovatt, seconded by Mayor Hackson Council
Carried
Council adopt recommended Clauses 1(a), 1(c), 3 and 4 in the report of the Commissioner of Finance dated November 28, 2024 as amended by memorandum item G.2 as they relate to York Regional Police. A recorded vote on this item was as follows: For: Jackson, Jones, Li, Lovatt, Mrakas, Pellegrini, Racco, Rosati, Scarpitti, Taylor, Vegh, West, G. Chan, M. Chan, Davison, Del Duca, Emmerson, Ferri, Hackson, Ho (20) Conflict : Quirk (1) Absent : DiPaola (1)
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Mayor Del Duca
Carried
Council adopt the recommended Clauses 1(a), 1(c) and 3 in the report of the Commissioner of Finance dated November 28, 2024 as amended by the memorandum item G.2 as they relate to Public Health and hospitals. A recorded vote on this item was as follows: For: Jackson, Jones, Li, Lovatt, Mrakas, Pellegrini, Quirk, Racco, Rosati, Scarpitti, Taylor, Vegh, West, G. Chan, M. Chan, Del Duca, Emmerson, Ferri, Hackson, Ho (20) Conflict : Davison(1) Absent : DiPaola (1)
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Mayor Del Duca
Carried
Council adopt the following recommendations in the
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Mayor Del Duca
Referred
approve and enact the following bylaws: I.1 2024-58 Amendment to Delegation Bylaw 1. 2024-58_A_Bylaw_to_amend_Bylaw_2023-31_(Delegation_Bylaw)_.pdf A bylaw to amend Bylaw 2023-31 Delegation Bylaw I.2 2024-59 Amendments to the Fiscal Stabilization Reserve Fund and the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund 1. 2024-59_A_bylaw_to_amend_bylaw_no__2012-4_and_repeal_bylaw_no__A-0315-2002-098_(Fiscal_Stabilization_Reserve_Fund).pdf A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2012-4, a bylaw to establish the Fiscal Stabilization Reserve Fund and repeal Bylaw No. A-0315-2002-098, a bylaw to establish a Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund and Bylaw No. 2017-57, a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. A-0315-2002-098 I.3 2024-60 Amendment to Capital Reserve 1. 2024-60_A_Bylaw_to_amend_bylaw_no__A-233-97-106_(Capital_Reserve_to_Capital_Contingency_Reserve).pdf A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. A-233-97-106, a bylaw to establish a Capital Reserve I.4 2024-61 Amendment to the Debt Reduction Reserve Fund 1. 2024-61_A_bylaw_to_amend_bylaw_no__2013-97_(Debt_Reduction_Reserve_Fund_to_Debt_Avoidance_Reserve_Fund).pdf A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2013-97, a bylaw to establish a Debt Reduction Reserve Fund
Moved by Mayor Lovatt, seconded by Mayor West Council
Carried
to Request the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; AND WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; AND WHEREAS redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; AND WHEREAS a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Regional
Moved by Mayor Mrakas, seconded by Mayor Lovatt Motion
Carried
WHEREAS , Christianity is the most followed religion in Canada; WHEREAS , recognizing and celebrating Christian Heritage Month provides an opportunity to honour the contributions of Christians to our region’s past, present, and future, while promoting inclusivity, unity, and respect for all residents. WHEREAS , December is a month marked by significant events and celebrations in the Christian calendar, commencing with the observance of Advent and culminating in the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. IT IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED: That The Regional Municipality of York officially proclaim every month of December as Christian Heritage Month
Moved by Regional Councillor Racco, seconded by Regional Councillor Li
Carried
resolve into private session at 9:44 a.m. to consider the following items: M.1 Private Memorandum - Business Continuity Plan - Labour Relations M.2 Private Report - CUPE 905 York Region Unit Negotiations Mandate - Labour Relations M.3 Private Report - Ontario Nurses' Association Collective Bargaining Update - Labour Relations M.4 Private Verbal Update - Personal Matter about an Identifiable Individual
Moved by Regional Councillor Rosati, seconded by Regional Councillor Vegh Council
Carried
appoint Lisa Gonsalves as the Commissioner of Community and Health Services. A recorded vote on this item was as follows: For: Taylor, Vegh, West, G. Chan, M. Chan, Del Duca, DiPaola, Emmerson, Ferri, Hackson, Ho, Jackson, Jones, Li, Lovatt, Mrakas, Pellegrini, Quirk, Racco, Rosati, Scarpitti, (21) Conflict : Davison(1)
Moved by Regional Councillor Rosati, seconded by Mayor Quirk Council
Carried
enact Bylaw No. 2024-62 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council held on November 28, 2024.
Moved by Mayor Scarpitti, seconded by Mayor Hackson Council
Carried
__________________________ Regional Clerk Minutes confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Council held on December 5, 2024. __________________________ Regional Chair No Item Selected This item has no attachments. 1. Minutes - Council - October 24, 2024.pdf 1. Isaac Oppong - Miracle Arena.pdf 1. Minutes - Committee of the Whole - November 7, 2024.pdf 1. 2024-58_A_Bylaw_to_amend_Bylaw_2023-31_(Delegation_Bylaw)_.pdf 1. 2024-61_A_bylaw_to_amend_bylaw_no__2013-97_(Debt_Reduction_Reserve_Fund_to_Debt_Avoidance_Reserve_Fund).pdf 1. 2024-62_Confirmatory_Bylaw_-_November_28_2024.pdf 1. Withdrawal of Development Charges Complaint - 4134 16th Avenue - City of Markham.pdf 1. 2024-60_A_Bylaw_to_amend_bylaw_no__A-233-97-106_(Capital_Reserve_to_Capital_Contingency_Reserve).pdf 1. 2024-59_A_bylaw_to_amend_bylaw_no__2012-4_and_repeal_bylaw_no__A-0315-2002-098_(Fiscal_Stabilization_Reserve_Fund).pdf 1. Advocacy to Increase and Sustain Community Housing.pdf 1. Federal Government Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative Funding.pdf 1. Requesting Redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities.pdf 1. Government Grant Funding and Allocation to York Regional Police.pdf 2. Att 1 - Resolution - Government Grant Funding and Allocation to YRP.pdf 1. Proposed Adjustments to 2025-2026 Regional Budget
Moved by Mayor Quirk, seconded by Mayor Lovatt Carried
Tabled

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