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
  • Rob Wheater, Deputy CAO/Treasurer
  • Shawn Nastke, Director, Strategic Initiatives
  • Michael Vos, Director of Operations and Infrastructure
  • Mamata Baykar, Deputy Clerk
  • Carolyn Lance, Council Services Coordinator
  • Cheyenne McAnuff, Records and Information Coordinator
  • Mike Hutchinson, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement
  • Stefan Hordatt, Manager, Capital Projects - Strategic Initiatives
  • Stirling Munro, Manager of Procurement

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.”

  • State funeral planned in January for Ed Broadbent who passed away recently, NDP Leader from 1975 to 1989
  • Bart Johnson, local farmer, member of many boards, passed away the end of 2023
  • Ted Quinn, founder of Quinn's Marina, passed away before Christmas, 2023

2.
ROLL CALL

 

As noted above

3.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
  • Chief Jenkins provided a verbal update regarding the CN level crossing on Old Homestead Road between Weir's Sideroad and Forestry Drive in Pefferlaw; it was noticed December 20, 2023 that the arms and signals across the road were not operating properly. The Town contacted the CN Senior Manager Public Affairs, Incident Management and Safety, and advised that repairs would be done and would take until after the holidays to complete, repairs were completed on January 17th and the crossing is back to normal operations.  A meeting will be scheduled to critique the response by CN and improvements that may need to be made, including communication to the public and what actions can be taken when mechanisms are found to be working improperly.  

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

 

Jennifer Yapa, Animal Shelter Supervisor, introduced Sasha, a five-year-old mixed breed dog, on life-long medication for Addison's disease, loving, good with other pets.  The shelter is always in need of loving fosters for dogs and cats.

  • Saturday, January 13th, Mayor and Council Levee held at The ROC
  • Wednesday, January 17th, Cornhole begins, Pefferlaw Lions Hall, children 5pm-6pm, adults 6:30pm

4.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 
  • Item 17.1.b, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(d), MA, Non-Union Compensation Matters

5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0001
    Moved ByCouncillor Fellini
    Seconded ByCouncillor Genge

    That the Council agenda, with the following addendum item, be adopted;

    • Item 17.1.b, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(d), MA, Non-Union Compensation Matters


    Carried

6.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

Councillor Neeson declared an interest in Closed Session 17.1.a as he is the one who has requested indemnification, being the subject of the closed session item.

7.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0002
    Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Biggerstaff

    That the following minutes be adopted as presented:



8.
SPEAKERS AND DELEGATIONS

 

9.
PETITIONS

 

None

10.
PUBLIC MEETINGS None

 

11.
REPORTS

 

1.
Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

 

None.



2.
Reports Requiring Separate Discussion

 

1.
Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

  

a.
Sign Bylaw Relief Application – Lake Drive East, Plan 208, Lots 20 & 21

This item has attachments. 
1.Sign By-law Relief Application - Lake Drive East - Plan 208, Lots 20 and 21.pdf
2.Attachment 1(1).pdf
3.Attachment 2(1).pdf

Report No. LS-2024-0002

Qamar Rizvi, owner of Lots 20 and 21 on Lake Drive, advised that temporary signage is a key part of his marketing plan as part of the pre-construction process, the messaging on the banner sign is to communicate that the future homes will be example homes, solar-powered with underground geothermal energy, zero energy emission and carbon footprint, producing rather than using energy.

  • Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    That the Rules of Procedure be waived to permit Qamar Rizvi, owner of Lots 20 and 21, to address Council.



    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0003
    Moved ByCouncillor Neeson
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Davison
    1. That Council receive Report No. LS-2024-0002 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Legislative Services dated January 17th, 2024 respecting an Application for Sign By-law Relief for two oversized real estate signs in a Residential zone, namely at Lake Drive East, Plan 208, Lots 20 and 21.
    2. That Report LS-2024-0004 be referred back to staff for further discussion with the applicant and with the Planning Department staff regarding potential refinement of the application to address the concerns raised, for further consideration at a future Council meeting.


    Carried

    Mayor Quirk moved forward Item 11.1.c at this time.


c.
Proposed Off-Road Vehicle Bylaw

This item has attachments. 
1.Off-Road Vehicle Proposed By-law .pdf
2.Attachment 1.pdf
3.Attachment 2.pdf
4.Attachment 3.pdf

Report No. LS-2024-0003

Mike Hutchinson provided information on all terrain vehicles and a brief summary of the report, reviewing restrictions and regulations, and noted that staff will report back to Council in the spring/summer of 2024 with results of this pilot project.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Neeson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That the Rules of Procedure be waived to permit Constable Hoyt Miller to address Council.



    Carried

    Constable Miller addressed Council regarding the licensing of all-terrain vehicles.


  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0004
    Moved ByCouncillor Dale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson
    1. That Council receive Report No. LS-2024-0003 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Legislative Services dated January 17th, 2024 respecting a proposed Off-Road Vehicle By-law.

       

    2. That Council enact the proposed Off-Road Vehicle By-law prepared by staff, which is before Council today.


    Carried
  • Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Biggerstaff

    That Council recess at 10:15am.



    Carried

    The Council meeting reconvened at 10:30am


b.
Procurement Policy and Procedures Updates

This item has attachments. 
1.LS-2024-0001 - Procurement Policy Update.pdf
2.Procurement Policy.pdf
3.Procurement Policy By-law - attachment.pdf

Report No. LS-2024-0001

Stirling Munro provided an overview of the report

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0005
    Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini
    1. That Council receive Report No. LS-2024-0001 prepared by the Legislative Services Department, Procurement Services Division dated January 17, 2024regarding updates to the Procurement Policy 2018-0051 (PUR-1) and associated Procedures.


    Carried

    A redrafted procurement bylaw is to return to Council on January 24, 2024 for consideration.


d.
MURC Verbal Update

 

Melanie Morris of Colliers Project Leaders provided an update concerning the Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC) project, with the aid of a power point presentation, forecasting completion of the project to be on budget and on time.  A time-lapse video is available on the Town's social media.



e.
Verbal Update; MURC Grand Opening

 

Shawn Nastke recognized and expressed appreciation to all those involved with the Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC) project.

Patti White advised that the Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC) will officially open on Saturday, March 2nd.  The month of March will offer many free ‘try it’ activities allowing the public to try their hand at a variety of activities.  The spring registration will begin March 5th for residents and March 7th for non-residents, for programing starting in April.  Library staff will present a report to Council on February 7th to provide more information on programming and memberships available.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0006
    Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson

    That Council receive both verbal updates 11.1.d and 11.1.3 regarding the Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC) Project construction update and grand opening.



    Carried

12.
DISPOSITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

1.
Dispositions/Proclamations

 

a.
Scot Davidson, York-Simcoe MP, requesting support against the Federal Carbon Tax unfairly punishing Georgina residents

This item has attachments. 
1.2024 Disposition; Scot Davidson, Carbon Tax.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0007
    Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That Council receive correspondence from the office of Scot Davidson, MP, York-Simcoe, regarding the federal carbon tax which negatively affects the residents of the Town of Georgina and across York-Simcoe and the fact that no resident of Georgina or York-Simcoe qualifies for the 10% supplement for residents of small and rural communities as part of the federal liberal government's climate action incentive payment (CAIP). 



    Carried

b.
LAS, Natural Gas Program - 2021-22 Reserve Fund Rebate and HST reporting

This item has attachments. 
1.Disposition, LAS, Natural Gas Program rebate.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0008
    Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Biggerstaff

    That Council receive correspondence from LAS, Natural Gas Program regarding the 2021-22 Reserve Fund Rebate in the amount of $2,403.10 and HST reporting.



    Carried

c.
OMAFRA encouraging municipalities to take advantage of the funding opportunity through the new intake for the Rural Economic Development (RED) program opening in January of 2024.

This item has attachments. 
1.Disposition, OMAFRA, Economic Develpoment project applications, January Intake.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0009
    Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That Council receive correspondence from OMAFRA encouraging municipalities to take advantage of the funding opportunity through the new intake for the Rural Economic Development (RED) Program opening in January of 2024, and refer the communication to the Strategic Initiatives Department for funding opportunities.



    Carried

2.
General Information Items

 

a.
Information Items

This item has attachments. 
1.General Information Items, January 17, 2024.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0010
    Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson

    That Council receive the General Information items of January 17, 2024.



    Carried

b.
Briefing Notes

 
a.
2024 Budget for Town of Georgina
This item has attachments. 
1.2024 Budget.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0011
    Moved ByCouncillor Neeson
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Davison

    That Council receive the briefing note summarizing the Town of Georgina 2024 adopted budget in the amount of $118,755,710 including an operating budget of $95,240,410 and a capital budget of $23,515,300.



    Carried
b.
Update - York Region's Supporting Investment Readiness Partnership Fund Program
This item has attachments. 
1.Investment Attraction Partnership Fund provided by York Region - Update.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0012
    Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That Council receive the briefing note providing an update on York Region's Supporting Investment Readiness Partnership Fund Program to support investment attraction initiatives.



    Carried

    The CAO thanked Council for its support throughout the MURC process, as well as Shawn Nastke for his hard work on the project.


13.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION  None

 

14.
REGIONAL BUSINESS

 
  • endorsement of proposed new national standard for mental health and long-term care and assisted living settings 
  • 100th year celebration for York Regional Forest, staff requested to share upcoming notifications from the Region
  • supported Innovation Investment Fund Application, Project JumpStart, Tree Frog and York University initiative or YSpace Georgina, just over $1 Million from YR over three years, joins $5 Million from the Federal Government, $4 Million from the Provincial Government, $500,000 from Newmarket, East Gwillimbury and Georgina
  • York Region moved up construction plans for the intersection of Garrett Styles Drive and The Queensway South for 2024.  This is in addition to the already planned intersection at Woodbine Avenue and Garrett Styles Drive to support the MURC opening

Councillor Dale, concerning Item 12.1.a and correspondence from MP Scot Davidson, concerning the Federal Carbon Tax suggested Council discuss and how to support Scot Davidson

15.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

16.
BYLAWS

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Dale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That the following bylaws be adopted; Bylaw 2024-0004 (PUR-1) is to return to Council on January 24th for adoption;



1.
Bylaw Number 2024-0001 (PWO-3), to establish a water service rate structure under Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001 for water service for the users of the waterworks Systems

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw 2024-0001 to Establish Water Service Rates .pdf

2.
Bylaw Number 2024-0002 (PWO-3) establishing a sewer service rate structure under Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001 for sewer service for users of the sewerage systems

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw 2024-0002 to Establish Sewer Service Rates.pdf

3.
Bylaw Number 2024-0003 (REG-1) permitting all-terrain and extreme terrain vehicles, multi-purpose and recreational off-highway utility vehicles on specified municipal roads

This item has attachments. 
1.Off-Road Vehicle By-law.pdf

5.
Bylaw Number 2024-0005 (AD-5) amending schedule 'A' to 3 bylaws; license fees for dogs and adoption fees for dogs and cats, fees and charges for Administrative Services, fees and charges for Waterworks Services

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw 2024-0005 to Amend Schedule 'A' Users Fees of 3 Bylaws, January 17, 2024.pdf

6.
Bylaw Number 2024-0006 (AD-5) amending Bylaw 2010-0074 (AD-5) establishing fees and charges for Administrative Services and Bylaw 2013-0087 (PWO-5) establishing fees and charges for Waterworks Services

This item has attachments. 
1.Bylaw 2024-0006 (AD-5) to amend Bylaw 2010-0074 and 2013-0087, fees and charges.pdf

7.
Bylaw Number 500-2024-0001 (PL-5) to amend Bylaw Number 500, a bylaw to regulate the use of lands and the character, location and use of buildings and structures within the Town; Platinum Homes, 1933 Metro Road North, File 03.1175

This item has attachments. 
1.500-2024-0001, ZBA, Platinum Homes, 1933 Metro Road N, File 03-1175, January 17, 2023.pdf


  • Carried

17.
CLOSED SESSION

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:50am to deal with the following matters;

    a.  Advice that is subject to Solicitor-Client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, Section 239(2)(f), MA; Indemnification - Litigation Matter

    b.  Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations, Section 239(2)(d), MA; Non-Union Compensation Matters



    Carried

  • That the Council meeting reconvene into Open Session at 1:50pm and report on matters discussed in Closed Session.



    Carried

    Councillor Neeson declared an interest in Closed Session 17.1.a as he is the one who has requested indemnification, being the subject of the closed session item.  Councillor Neeson left the Council Chambers at this time and did not participate in any discussion or vote on this matter.


  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0013
    Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Genge

    In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a, under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose regarding Indemnification - Litigation Matter;

    1. That Council receive update and direct Town Solicitor to proceed accordingly.


    Carried

    Councillor Neeson returned to the Council Chambers at this time.


  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0014
    Moved ByCouncillor Dale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.b, under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act being labour relations or employee negotiations in relation to non-union compensation matters; 

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


    Carried

18.
CONFIRMING BYLAW

 
  • Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Biggerstaff

    That the following bylaw be adopted;



19.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    That the meeting adjourn at 1:52pm



    Carried
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