The York Region Record

Regional Council

October 24, 2024

What was decided (14 motions)

14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on September 19, 2024.
Moved by Regional Councillor Ferri, seconded by Regional Councillor Jones Council
Carried
Council receive the presentation from Erin Mahoney, Chief Administrative Officer and Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer.
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Mayor Del Duca
Carried
receive the correspondence from Victoria Mortelliti, Senior Manager, Policy & Advocacy, Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) dated October 9, 2024.
Moved by Regional Councillor Racco, seconded by Regional Councillor Jackson Council
Carried
receive the communication from Keith Ho dated October 16, 2024 and confirm withdrawal of request for a development charge complaint hearing.
Moved by Regional Councillor Racco, seconded by Regional Councillor Jackson Council
Carried
adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on October 10, 2024.
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Mayor Taylor Council
Carried
receive the minutes of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee meeting held on September 18, 2024.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Mayor Quirk Council
Carried
receive the Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting held on September 25, 2024.
Moved by Mayor Mrakas, seconded by Regional Councillor Rosati Council
Carried
receive the minutes of the Debenture Committee meeting held on October 10, 2024.
Moved by Mayor Del Duca, seconded by Mayor Pellegrini Council
Carried
Council refer the elements of Clauses 1(a), 1(c), 3 and 4 in the report dated October 16, 2024 from the Commissioner of Finance, that relate to the York Regional Police Budget, for consideration at the November 28, 2024 Council meeting, subject to any subsequent changes resulting from the 2025 Budget deliberation process. Mayor Quirk did not participate in any discussion or vote on this portion of the budget.
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Mayor Del Duca
Carried
Council refer the elements of Clauses 1(a), 1(c) and 3 in the report dated October 16, 2024 from the Commissioner of Finance, that relate to Public Health and hospitals, for consideration at the November 28, 2024 Council meeting, subject to any subsequent changes resulting from the 2025 Budget deliberation process. Regional Councillor Davison did not participate in any discussion or vote on this portion of the budget.
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Mayor Del Duca
Carried
Council refer the balance of the recommendations in the report dated October 16, 2024 from the Commissioner of Finance for consideration at the November 28, 2024 Council meeting, subject to any subsequent changes resulting from the 2025 Budget deliberation process: Council approve operating and capital budgets as follows: 2025 operating budget, resulting in a tax levy increase of 3.55% as detailed on page 46 in the 2025 to 2026 Budget Book (Attachment 1) A Rapid Transit / Infrastructure Levy, resulting in a tax levy increase of 1% as summarized on page 46 in the 2025 to 2026 Budget Book 2025 capital expenditures and Capital Spending Authority by project and by program group and associated funding sources detailed on pages 60-61 in the 2025 to 2026 Budget Book Council approve a 3% transit fare increase, annually, in July of each of 2025 and 2026, to address increasing service costs, as noted on page 86 in the 2025 to 2026 Budget Book. Council endorse the proposed 2026 operating outlook and 10-year capital plan, as detailed on pages 47 and 58-59 in the 2025 to 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 2025 to 2026 Budget Book, starting on page 341 Approve a contribution of $204.8 million to Sinking Fund Reserve to meet the Region’s 2025 sinking fund obligations as shown on page 229 of the 2025 to 2026 Budget Book Authorize funding
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Mayor Del Duca
Carried
approve and enact the following bylaws: I.1 2024-52 Procedure Bylaw 1. 2024-52_Procedure_Bylaw.pdf A bylaw governing the proceedings of Council and its Committees I.2 2024-53 Establish a public highway - Keele Street 1. 2024-53_A_bylaw_to_establish_a_public_highway_-_Keele_Street.pdf A bylaw to establish a public highway – Keele Street (Y.R. 6), City of Vaughan I.3 2024-54 Amend Bylaw 2022-14 to designate parts of Regional Roads as Community Safety Zones 1. 2024-54_A_bylaw_to_amend_2022-14_being_a_bylaw_to_designate_parts_of_Regional_roads_as_Community_Safety_Zones.pdf A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2022-14 being a bylaw to designate parts of Regional roads as Community Safety Zones I.4 2024-55 Amend Bylaw 2021-63 to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Rutherford Road/Carrville Road/16th Avenue 1. 2024-55_Rutherford_Road_(Y_R__73)_Speed_Limit_.pdf 2. 2024-55(1)_Rutherford_Road_(Y_R__73)_Speed_Limit_Schedule_A_.pdf A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2021-63 being a bylaw to prescribe maximum rates of speed on Rutherford Road/Carrville Road/16th Avenue (Y.R. 73) I.5 2024-56 Appointment of Deputy Treasurers 1. 2024-56_Appointment_of_Deputy_Treasurers.pdf A bylaw to appoint Deputy Treasurers
Moved by Regional Councillor Jackson, seconded by Regional Councillor Racco Council
Carried
enact Bylaw No. 2024-57 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting of Council held on October 24, 2024.
Moved by Mayor Pellegrini, seconded by Mayor Taylor Council
Carried
adjourn the meeting at 10:26 a.m.
Moved by Regional Councillor Vegh, seconded by Regional Councillor Jackson Council
Carried

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