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
  • Mamata Baykar, Deputy Clerk
  • Carolyn Lance, Council Services Coordinator
  • Cheyenne McAnuff, Records and Information Coordinator
  • Brittany Dobrindt, Planner I
  • Janet Porter, Manager of Development Planning
  • Tanya Thompson, Communications Manager

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.”

A moment of meditation was observed.

2.
ROLL CALL

 

As noted above; Councillors Genge and Biggerstaff attended virtually.

3.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
  • Catch The Ace continues, over $140,000 jackpot
  • Saturday, November 23, Keswick Santa Claus Parade along Woodbine Avenue, 1:30pm
  • Friday, November 22nd, Pefferlaw Hall hosting viewing of Melinda Watpool's middle weight championship event, 5:00pm, entrance fee $5
  • Saturday, November 23, Whoville on High Street, 5:00pm
  • All week, The Queensville Players performing 'Narnia' at St. Leacock Theatre, Keswick

4.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 

None

5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0340
    Moved ByCouncillor Fellini
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    That the November 13, 2024 Council agenda be adopted as presented.



    Carried

6.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

None.

7.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES  None

 

8.
SPEAKERS AND DELEGATIONS

 

9.
PETITIONS

 

Mayor Quirk moved forward and dealt with Items 12.2.b(a) and 16.1.

12.
DISPOSITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS 

 

Mayor Quirk moved forward and dealt with Items 12.2.b(a) and 16.1.

2.
General Information Items

 

b.
Briefing Notes

 
a.
Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application, 252 Pefferlaw Road, File #03.1183
This item has attachments. 
1.03.1183 Briefing Note.pdf
2.Combined Attachments Briefing Note 03.1183.pdf

Mayor Quirk moved forward and dealt with Item No. 12.2.b(a).

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0341
    Moved ByCouncillor Dale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson

    That Council receive the staff briefing note confirming satisfaction of the floodplain and environmental considerations identified for 252 Pefferlaw Road and indicating no concerns regarding the passing of an amending zoning bylaw for the subject property.



    Carried

16.
BYLAWS

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Dale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson

    That the following bylaw be adopted;



10.
PUBLIC MEETINGS

 

1.
Statutory Meeting(s) Under The Planning Act Or Meetings Pertaining To The Continuation Of Planning Matters

 

The Mayor explained the procedure for a public meeting.

a.
Application to Amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500 and 600             (7:07pm)

This item has attachments. 
1.03.1187 23725 McCowan Road.pdf
2.03.1187 Combined Attachments.pdf

Proposed Temporary Use Bylaw 


DIMAMBRO, Carlo and MORTON, Melissa


Part of Lots 7 and 8, Concession 7 (NG)


23725 McCowan Road


AGENT:  Laura LaPierre


Report No. DS-2024-0065

Laura LaPierre, agent for owner, asked to temporarily rezone the subject property to enable the owners to remain in the current residence while constructing a new home on the property.  The applicants have obtained the majority of required permits including site alteration, demolition and building permits but require a temporary rezoning and enter into an agreement with the Town prior to starting construction of the new home.

Brittany Dobrindt, Planner II, provided a brief overview of the report indicating the application is proposing zoning bylaw amendments to Zoning Bylaws 500 and 600, 23725 McCowan Road to permit an existing two-storey dwelling to be occupied while a replacement dwelling is being constructed.  The new dwelling is to be located in an Agricultural Protection Area, property is zoned Rural, will require site alteration and entrance permit.

  • looking to advance preparation and execution of agreement
  • no issues with pending changes to the Ontario Building Code
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0342
    Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson
    1. That Council receive Report DS-2024-0065 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated November 13, 2024 respecting an application to amend Zoning By-law No. 500 and 600 submitted by Laura LaPierre on behalf of Carlo Dimambro and Melissa Morton for lands municipally addressed as 23725 McCowan Road;
    2. That Council approve the Zoning Bylaw Amendment application and request for a temporary use bylaw submitted by Laura LaPierre on behalf of Carlo Dimambro and Melissa Morton for lands municipally addressed as 23725 McCowan Road for the purpose of allowing for the temporary existence of 3 single detached dwellings on the property for a period of up to three years from the date the bylaw is in force and effect;
      1. That pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, in the event minor revisions are necessary respecting the proposed amending zoning bylaw, further notice shall not be required; and,
      2. That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement between the Town and the applicant to ensure removal of the temporarily retained dwelling and the posting of appropriate securities prior to the lapsing of the three-year temporary use bylaw.


    Carried

11.
REPORTS  None

 

13.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

None

14.
REGIONAL BUSINESS

 

None

15.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

None

17.
CLOSED SESSION  None

 

18.
CONFIRMING BYLAW

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Dale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That the following bylaw be adopted;



19.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
  • Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson

    That the meeting adjourn at 7:28pm.



    Carried
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