THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF GEORGINA
Council Agenda

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

9:00 A.m. - 10:00 A.m.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre

26557 Civic Centre Rd.

Keswick, ON

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1.

CALL TO ORDER- MOMENT OF MEDITATION

“The Town of Georgina recognizes and acknowledges that we are on lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples, and on behalf of Mayor and Council, we would like to thank them for sharing this land.  We would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbour and friend, one with which we strive to build a cooperative and respectful relationship.

We also recognize the unique relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this territory.  They are the water protectors and environmental stewards of these lands and we join them in these responsibilities.”

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

1.

Pet Of The Month - Animal Shelter staff introducing pets available for adoption from the Georgina Animal Shelter

4.

INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

5.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

6.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

7.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1.

Council Minutes of March 25, 2026

2.

Council Minutes of April 1, 2026

3.

Council Minutes of April 15, 2026

8.

SPEAKERS AND DELEGATIONS

1.

PRESENTATION:  Chris Kubbinga of Thomas Brown Architects presenting the Georgina Fire and Paramedic Station (GFPS)

9.

PETITIONS

10.

PUBLIC MEETINGS 

1.

Statutory Meeting(s) Under The Planning Act Or Meetings Pertaining To The Continuation Of Planning Matters

2.

Statutory Meeting(s) Under Other Legislation

a.

Development Fees Study; Proposed changes to Building Permit Fees, Planning Fees and Development Engineering Fees

(Advisement; Presentation by Hemson Consulting Ltd)

3.

Other Public Meetings

11.

REPORTS

1.

Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

a.

Appointments to the Board of Management and Approval of the 2026 Annual Budget for the Sutton Business Improvement Area (SBIA)

Report No. CS-2026-0015

Recommendation(s):

1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0015 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Corporate Services Department dated May 6, 2026 respecting the appointments to the Board of Management and approval of the 2026 budget for the Sutton Business Improvement Area (SBIA).
2. That the following individuals be appointed to the vacancies on the Board of Management for the SBIA for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of Council and that Council pass a bylaw to give effect to these appointments:  Catherine Goguen, Zaheeda Rahim
3. That Council approves the 2026 annual budget for the SBIA as set out in Attachment 1.
4. That the bylaw to charge and provide for the collection of a supplemental tax levy for the SBIA be adopted by Council.

b.

MURC Food and Beverage Concession

Report No. CSD-2026-0007

Recommendation(s):

1. That Council receive Report No. CSD​-2026-0007 prepared by the Recreation Services Division, Community Services Department dated May 6, 2026, respecting the MURC Food and Beverage Concession operation.
2. That Council approve Community Services Department recommendation of The Lunchroom to operate the MURC concession as of Fall of 2026.
3. That Council authorizes the Director of Community Services to enter into an agreement between The Lunchroom and the Town of Georgina to operate the MURC Concession for a five-year lease with option to renew for an additional five years.

c.

Municipal Asset Naming Policy – Keswick Optimist Park

Report No. CSD-2026-0010

Recommendation(s):

1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2026-0010 prepared by the Recreation Services Division, Community Services Department dated May 6, 2026 respecting the Municipal Asset Naming Policy – Keswick Optimist Park.
2. That Council adopt the proposed recommendation from the Municipal Asset Naming Review Team to rename Lakeside Park as “Keswick Optimist Park”.

d.

2026 Property Tax Rates

Report No. DCAO-2026-0008

Recommendation(s):

1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2026-0008 prepared by the Office of The Deputy CAO dated May 6, 2026 respecting 2026 Tax Rates.
2. That Council approve the 2026 tax rates for the Town of Georgina as detailed in Attachment #1, highlighted in yellow.
3. That Council adopt the necessary By-Law to establish the 2026 tax rates for the Town of Georgina.

e.

High Street Streetscape & Infrastructure Redevelopment - Project Update

Report No. OID-2026-0006

Recommendation(s):

1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0006 prepared by the Capital Projects - Linear Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department, providing an update on the High Street Streetscape & Infrastructure Redevelopment project;
2. That By-Law 2026-0048 (TR-1) be adopted to amend By-Law 2023-0087 (TR 1) to regulate traffic and control the parking of vehicles as outlined herein;
3. That Council authorize additional funding in the amount of $484,997 for Watermain replacement in Phase 1 & 2 of the project, to be funded from the Water – Infrastructure – Repair and Replacement Reserve;
4. That Council direct staff to pursue cost-sharing opportunities with Hydro One, Rogers, Bell and York Net for relocation of overhead wires to underground as proposed for Phase 2 of the project; and,
5. That Council direct staff to provide a report in January 2027 to update Council on the progress of the project work as well as updating the financial projections for Phase 2 and the project as a whole.

f.

Land Invest/Divest Program Update

Report No. OID-2026-0010

Recommendation(s):

1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0010 prepared by the Infrastructure Planning & Operations Support Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department dated May 6, 2026 regarding the Land Invest/Divest Program Update;
2. That Council receive the completed Town-wide real estate database and preliminary categorization of 411 Town-owned properties, prepared to support ongoing portfolio review in accordance with the Land Invest-Divest Strategy and Framework approved by Council on October 30, 2024;
3. That Council approve the various recommendations outlined in this report, including:
   1. Endorsement of the proposed divestment strategy and due diligence approach;
   2. Approval of the initial 18-property shortlist as the initial working pipeline on a rolling basis;
   3. Funding of up to $20,000 per property to be funded from the Land Acquisition Reserve for the due diligence approach;
   4. Funding of up to $10,000 per property to be funded from the Land Acquisition Reserve for properties requiring a Phase II ESA report;
   5. Approval of the pre-circulation of the 18-property shortlist to agencies included in the Town’s Sale and Disposition of Land Policy (DAS-CL-029);
   6. Direction to staff to report back to Council as individual properties are ready for further consideration or divestiture;

      And,

4. That Council approve $250,000 to facilitate the management and delivery of the program from October 30, 2026 to December 31, 2028, as outlined in this report, to be funded from the Land Acquisition Reserve.

g.

Bi-Annual Traffic Control and Parking Request Work Plan Update

Report No. OID-2026-0011

Recommendation(s):

1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0011 prepared by the Infrastructure Planning and Operations Support Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department, dated May 6, 2026, regarding the Bi-Annual Traffic Report; and,
2. That Council approve the proposed strategy to deploy Road Safety Initiative Funds ($255,036), including the anticipated delivery timeline.

h.

Detailed Property Status Update: Property 389 (Virginia Community Hall) and Property 248 (Jericho House)

Report No. OID-2026-0012

Recommendation(s):

1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0012 prepared by the Infrastructure Planning & Operations Support Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department dated May 6, 2026 regarding the Detailed Property Status Update for Property 389 better known as Virginia Community Hall and Property 248 better known as Jericho House;
2. That Council declare the lands municipally known as Virginia Community Hall surplus to the needs of the Town, in accordance with Policy DAS CL 029 – Procedures Governing the Sale and Disposition of Land; and,
3. That Council authorize staff to undertake the preparatory work necessary to support the future sale and disposition of the Virginia Community Hall lands, as generally described in this report, including the following:
   1. Severance of a portion of the Virginia Community Hall lands to accommodate parking for Virginia United Church;
   2. Completion of a final survey and registration of a reference plan, together with any associated title documents required to implement the severance affecting both the Virginia Community Hall lands and the Virginia United Church lands.

2.

Reports Requiring Separate Discussion

12.

DISPOSITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

1.

Dispositions/Proclamations

a.

Town of Richmond Hill requesting support of its position to establish a multi-level task force to combat antisemitic hate and violence

b.

Town of Aurora requesting support of its position to establish a multi-level task force to combat antisemitic hate and violence

c.

Town of East Gwillimbury requesting support of its position to combat antisemitism

d.

Town of Newmarket requesting support of its position to combat antisemitism

2.

General Information Items

a.

Information Items

b.

Briefing Notes

a.

Approval of Explore Georgina Grant - Intake 1

b.

2026 Development Fee Study - Resident-Driven Fees

13.

MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

14.

REGIONAL BUSINESS

15.

OTHER BUSINESS

1.

Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee endorsement and budget request to support the Belhaven Park Accessible Pathway Project.

(Advisement:  This item was included on the April 22nd Council agenda, moved by Councillor Biggerstaff and seconded by Councillor Dale, but no formal vote took place)

16.

BYLAWS

1.

Bylaw Number 2026-0043 (PL-1) to deem certain registered plans of subdivision or parts thereof not to be registered plans of subdivision, Lot 19, Part Lot 18, Plan 77 and Part Lot 18, Concession 2 (NG), 259 Lake Drive North

2.

Bylaw Number 2026-0044 (PL-3) to levy a special charge upon business properties located in the Sutton Business Improvement Area and to provide for its collection

3.

Bylaw Number 2026-0045 (COU-1) to appoint two (2) new board members to the Sutton Business Improvement Area for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of office; Catherine Goguen, Zaheeda Rahim

4.

Bylaw Number 2026-0046 (PWO-3) to set stormwater utility rates for the year 2026

5.

Bylaw Number 2026-0047 (TA-1) to set tax rates for the year 2026

6.

Bylaw Number 2026-0048 (TR-1) amending Bylaw No. 2023-0087 (TR-1) to regulate traffic and control the parking of vehicles, High Street

17.

CLOSED SESSION

1.

Motion to move into Closed Session of Council

a.

Adoption of Closed Session Minutes

• October 8, 2025
• November 5, 2025
• November 19, 2025
• January 21, 2026
• January 28, 2026
• February 11, 2026
• February 25, 2026
• March 4, 2026
• March 25, 2026

b.

A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA, High Street Parking

c.

A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c) MA; Sutton

2.

Motion to reconvene into Open Session of Council and report on matters discussed in Closed Session

18.

CONFIRMING BYLAW

1.

Bylaw Number 2026-0049 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on May 6, 2026

19.

MOTION TO ADJOURN