THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWN OF GEORGINA

Council Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Town of Georgina Civic Centre
26557 Civic Centre Rd.
Keswick, ON
Members of Council Present:
  • Mayor Margaret Quirk
  • Regional Councillor Davison
  • Councillor Biggerstaff
  • Councillor Fellini
  • Councillor Neeson
  • Councillor Genge
  • Councillor Dale
Staff Present:
  • Ryan Cronsberry, CAO
  • Denis Beaulieu, Director of Development Services
  • Steve Lee-Young, Director of Community Services
  • Michael Bigioni, Director of Legislative Services, Town Solicitor
  • Shawn Nastke, Director, Strategic Initiatives
  • Michael Vos, Director of Operations and Infrastructure
  • Mamata Baykar, Deputy Clerk
  • Carolyn Lance, Council Services Coordinator
  • Alan Drozd, Manager of Planning Policy
  • Karyn Stone, Manager, Economic Development & Tourism
  • Mike Hutchinson, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement
  • Neil Macdonald, Manager, Capital Projects
  • Niall Stocking, Manager of Operations
  • Owen Sanders, Senior Project Manager
  • Tanya Thompson, Communications Manager
  • Samantha Naumoski, Committee Services Coordinator
Others Present:

  • Matthew Deluca, Operations Technologist

    Sameem Sial, Senior Development Engineering Technologist

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

 

As noted above

3.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
  • Bingo events, Mother's Day and Father's Day events in Pefferlaw
  • Udora/Pefferlaw Canoe Paddle Run held
  • Saturday, May 10, annual Swap & Sell and eWaste event at the Georgina Ice Palace, 8am - 1pm
  • Sunday, May 11, Mother's Day Swims at the MURC and Georgina Leisure Pool, 2pm
  • Saturday, May 17, Deb and Elaine's Spaghetti Dinner
  • Congratulations to Chamber of Commerce for hosted the annual Georgina Home Show held on May 3 and 4 at the Georgina Ice Palace
  • Quick Action Grants available through Community Action Table, $4,000 - $7,500, applications due May 15 via Routes Connecting Communities
  • Thursday, May 15, Volunteer Award of Merit event at The ROC

1.
Pet Of The Month - Animal Shelter staff introducing pets available for adoption from the Georgina Animal Shelter

 

Animal Shelter staff introduced Arrow, a 1-year old female Rottweiler mix, noting her sister Teddi is also currently at the shelter, and both are available for adoption, Georgina.ca under 'Animal Services', Petfinder, Adopt-A-Pet

4.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 
  • Item No. 11.1.f, Report No. OI-2025-0011 entitled 'Growth-Related Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Upgrade; High Street Redevelopment'
  • Item No. 17, Closed Session, includes Item 17.1 although the title indicates no items to be dealt with

5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0114
    Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That the  May 7, 2025 Council agenda, with the following addendum item(s), be adopted;

    • Item 11.1.f, Report No. OI-2025-0011 entitled 'Growth-Related Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Upgrade; High Street Redevelopment'
    • Item 17, Closed Session, includes Item 17.1 although the title indicates no items to be dealt with


    Carried

6.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

None

7.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0115
    Moved ByCouncillor Dale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Genge

    That the following minutes be adopted as presented:



8.
SPEAKERS AND DELEGATIONS

 
  • One presentation to be provided later in the agenda

9.
PETITIONS

 

None

10.
PUBLIC MEETINGS  None.

 

11.
REPORTS

 

1.
Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson

    That the following report recommendations be adopted as presented;



f.
Growth-Related Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Upgrade: High Street Redevelopment

This item has attachments. 
1.High Street Sanitary Upgrades draft OID2025-0011 (DB)mv DH.pdf

Report No. OI-2025-0011

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0116
    1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2025-0011 from the Operations and Infrastructure Department titled Growth-Related Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Upgrade: High Street Redevelopment; and,

       

    2. That Council direct the Treasurer to fund $1,585,000 from Development Charges reserves for the required growth-related sanitary sewer and watermain upgrades.


    Carried

2.
Reports Requiring Separate Discussion

 

1.
Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

  

a.
Verbal report and presentation by staff providing Bylaw Investigations Map

 

Mike Hutchinson introduced the Bylaws Investigation Map, a customer service initiative that enhances the accessibility of open investigation information.  Following Council comments, staff indicated the map can be initially launched internally and can be extended out to the public at a later date if desired.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0117
    Moved ByCouncillor Dale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Genge

    That Council receive the presentation by staff introducing the Bylaws Investigation Map, a customer service initiative to enhance accessibility of open investigation information. 



    Carried

    Mayor Quirk moved forward and dealt with Item 11.1.e at this time.


e.
Town of Georgina Housing Needs Assessment

This item has attachments. 
1.Staff Report DS-2025-0029 - Housing Needs Assessment.pdf
2.Att. 1 - Georgina HNA - Final - Apr. 29 '25.pdf
3.Att. 2 - Completed Federal HNA Template - Apr. 29 '25.pdf

Report No. DS-2025-0029

Denis Beaulieu advised that staff is seeking Council's endorsement of the Housing Needs Assessment to drive future decision-making and to forward the Assessment to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to fulfil obligations under grant funding requirements.

Cassandra Vink of Vink Consulting provided a presentation to understand the greatest housing needs in Georgina today and in the future, to help the Town set meaningful housing targets and to define the types, sizes and price points of housing needed to serve all current and future residents.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0118
    Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Davison
    1. That Council receive Report DS-2025-0029 prepared by the Development Services Department dated May 7, 2025 respecting the Town of Georgina Housing Needs Assessment;

       

    2. That Council endorse the Housing Needs Assessment prepared by Vink Consulting Inc. and J Consulting Group dated April 29, 2025, being Attachments 1 and 2 to Report DS-2025-0029;

       

    3. That the findings of the Housing Needs Assessment be considered by the Town as factors in the decision-making process on future development applications, implementation of the Housing Action Plan and projects including reviews of the Official Plan/Secondary Plans, the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw, the Servicing Allocation Assignment Program, the Development Charges Bylaw, and the Development Services Fee Bylaw; and,

       

    4. That the Housing Needs Assessment be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in fulfillment of conditions for funding through the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) and the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) respectively, and be posted on the Town’s website by the deadline of June 30, 2025.


    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Neeson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    That Council recess at 10:22am



    Carried

    The Council meeting reconvened at 10:40am


b.
Commemoration of the Old Shiloh Bridge

This item has attachments. 
1.OID2025-0009 Old Shiloh Bridge Commemoration.pdf
2.Appendix 1.pdf

Report No. OID-2025-0009

Councillor Dale read alternate recommendations for a shadow box display and commemorative plaques, at a lower price point, for consideration.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0119
    Moved ByCouncillor Dale
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Davison
    1. That Council receive Report No. OID2025-0009 prepared by the Capital Delivery Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department dated May 7, 2025 regarding Commemoration of the Old Shiloh Bridge, and;

       

    2. That Council approve funding of up to $15,000 for commemoration of the Old Shiloh Bridge by preparation of style of shadow box display which would include an image of the bridge in its setting, any artifacts related to the bridge and a brief write-up of its history, and installation of commemorative plaques at the replacement bridge, all to be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve, and; 

       

    3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to complete the commemorative actions described in Recommendation 2, all in accordance with the Town’s established policies and procedures.


    Carried

c.
Traffic Control and Parking Request Work Plan Update

This item has attachments. 
1.OID-2025-0010 Bi-Annual Traffic Control and parking Request Work Plan.pdf
2.Appendix 1 - Traffic Analysis.pdf

Report No. OID-2025-0010

DIRECTION to staff to determine where community mailboxes are located on Town roads in no-stopping zones to correct this issue so that residents can legally stop to pick up their mail.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0120
    Moved ByCouncillor Fellini
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson
    1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2025-0010 prepared by the Road Operations Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department, dated May 7, 2025, regarding the Traffic Control and Parking Request Work Plan Update;

       

    2. That Bylaw 2025-0034 (TR-1) be adopted to amend Bylaw 2023-0087 (TR-1) to regulate traffic and control the parking of vehicles as outlined herein; and,

       

    3. That Bylaw 2025-0035 (REG-1) be adopted to amend Bylaw 2024-0061 (REG-1) being a bylaw to regulate Town of Georgina Administrative Penalty and Fees.

       

       



    Carried

d.
Proposed Site Alteration Agreement

This item has attachments. 
1.DS-2025-0028 - Proposed Site Alteration - Baldwin Airport.pdf
2.Attachment 1 – General Location.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - DRAFT Site Alteration Permit and Agreement.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - Proposed Site Alteration Drawings.pdf
5.Attachment 4 - Preliminary Stormwater Management Brief.pdf

Baldwin Airport


5714 Smith Blvd, Baldwin


Report No. DS-2025-0028

  • several minor concerns were voiced for staff information and consideration
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0121
    Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini
    1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2025-0028 prepared by the Development Engineering Division, Development Services Department dated May 7, 2025, respecting the execution of a proposed Site Alteration Agreement for the Baldwin Airport;

       

    2. That Council authorize the Director of Development Services to execute a proposed Site Alteration Agreement between 2686570 Ontario Inc. o/s IPCF Baldwin Airport, as Owner, and The Corporation of the Town of Georgina; and,

       

    3. That Council authorize staff to make minor revisions to the proposed Site Alteration Agreement included as Attachment 2 to Report No. DS-2025-0028.


    Carried

12.
DISPOSITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

1.
Dispositions/Proclamations

 

a.
The Terry Fox Foundation requesting Council proclaim July 27th as 'Terry Fox Day' and raise the Terry Fox flag at the Civic Centre on Sunday, July 27th at 1pm

This item has attachments. 
1.Disposition, Terry Fox flag-raising and proclamation requests, May 7, 2025.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0122
    Moved ByCouncillor Neeson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Biggerstaff

    That Council proclaim July 27, 2025 as 'Terry Fox Day' throughout the Town of Georgina and endorse the raising of the 45th Georgina Terry Fox Flag at the Georgina Civic Centre on Sunday, July 27th at 1:00pm.



    Carried

b.
Town of Richmond Hill requesting support of its position petitioning the Provincial government to implement regulations restricting non-native/exotic wildlife operations

This item has attachments. 
1.Disposition, Richmond Hill, Regulations to restict non-native exotic wildlife operations, May 7, 2025.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0123
    Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Genge

    That Council receive correspondence from the Town of Richmond Hill regarding its position petitioning the Provincial government to implement regulations to restrict the possession, breeding and use of non-native/exotic wild animals and license zoos to guarantee fair and consistent policy throughout Ontario for the safety of Ontario citizens and the non-native/exotic wild animal population.



    Carried

2.
General Information Items

 

a.
Information Items  None

 

b.
Briefing Notes

 
a.
2025 Construction Season Update
This item has attachments. 
1.2025 Construction Update.pdf
2.2025 Construction Update - Appendix 1.r.pdf
3.2025 Construction Update - Appendix 2.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0124
    Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That Council receive the staff briefing note providing the 2025 Construction Season Update and the intent to communicate projects, locations and potential impacts prior to commencement of construction.



    Carried
b.
Update on Application to York Region's Pedestrian and Cycling Partnership Program (2025)
This item has attachments. 
1.York Region's Pedestrian and Cycling Partnership Program application update.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0125
    Moved ByCouncillor Neeson
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Davison

    That Council receive the staff briefing note providing an update on application to York Region's Pedestrian and Cycling Partnership Program (2025) being implemented to encourage walking and cycling for work, school, leisure and errands, thereby reducing the number of trips made by motor vehicles and contributing to a healthy and active lifestyle.



    Carried

13.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

None

14.
REGIONAL BUSINESS

 
  • property tax policy; suggesting a 35% discount for multi-residential and/or purpose built rental for 2025 taxation year as incentive
  • proposing the removal of discount for vacant industrial and commercial properties

15.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

none

16.
BYLAWS

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Genge

    That Bylaws, Item Nos. 16.1, 16.2 and 16.3 be deferred to the June 4th Council agenda to provide additional time for review of the bylaws being amended.



    Lost, No Seconder
  • Moved ByCouncillor Dale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson

    That the following bylaws be adopted as presented;



17.
CLOSED SESSION

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:20am to deal with the following matter;

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


    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Davison

    That the Council meeting reconvene into Open Session at 11:40am and report on matters dealt with in Closed Session.



    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0126
    Moved ByCouncillor Fellini
    Seconded ByCouncillor Genge

    In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.a under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding potential property disposition, Sutton;

    1. That Council receive the update and that staff be directed to proceed accordingly.


    Carried

18.
CONFIRMING BYLAW

 
  • Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson

    That the following bylaw be adopted;



19.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    That the meeting adjourn at 11:45am.



    Carried
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