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
  • Rachel Dillabough, Town Clerk
  • Mamata Baykar, Deputy Clerk
  • Carolyn Lance, Council Services Coordinator
  • Cheyenne McAnuff, Records and Information Coordinator
  • Dina Havkin, Manager of Finance and Deputy Treasurer
  • 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.”

  • Council recognized the passing of The Honourable Murray Sinclair, Canadian politician, member of the senate, Chairman of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Manitoba's first Indigenous Judge and appointed to the Senate of Canada in 2016, retiring in 2021

2.
ROLL CALL

 

As noted above

3.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

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

 

Withdrawn

2.
Cheque presentation to the Sutton Legion

 
  • Mayor Quirk presented representatives from the Sutton Legion with a $5,000 cheque being funds raised during the annual Georgina Mayor's Charity Motorcycle Ride and Poker Run event
  • Friday November 8th, National Indigenous Veterans Day, service on Georgina Island
  • Friday, November 8th, Remembrance Day Service, 10:30am at York Regional Police 3 District Station
  • Monday, November 11th, Remembrance Day; take a moment to pause at 11:00am to remember the lives lost, those lives not lived and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to ensure a free Country
  • Remembrance Day Services to be held on Sunday November 10th; 10:30am to 11:45am at Sutton Cenotaph, 1:30pm to 2:45pm at Keswick Cenotaph, 3:30pm to 4:30pm at Pefferlaw Lions Hall
  • Remembrance Day Services, Monday, November 11th; 10:30am to 11:30am at Sutton and Keswick Cenotaphs and the Military Museum   
  • This weekend, Courts for a Cause Pickleball Tournament at the MURC, 10am to 3pm, Food Pantry fundraiser
  • This weekend, Holiday Market, Autism Unplugged, Woodbine Avenue, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, small donation requested
  • Hope for Today's Winter Market, 10:00am to 2:00pm
  • Movember fundraiser reminder being held during the month of November
  • Thursday, October 31st, opening of York University's new campus in Markham - publicly funded campus
  • Wednesday, November 6th, Take Your Kids To Work Day

4.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 
  • Item 11.1.d, Report No. DCAO-2024-0016 entitled 'Release of the 2025 Proposed Budget' listed on main agenda as Item 11.1.c

5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0333
    Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Biggerstaff

    That the November 6, 2024 Council agenda, with the following addendum item, be adopted;

    • Item 11.1.d, Report No. DCAO-2024-0016 entitled 'Release of the 2025 Proposed Budget' listed on main agenda as Item 11.1.c


    Carried

6.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

None

7.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES  None

 

8.
SPEAKERS AND DELEGATIONS

 

9.
PETITIONS

 

None

10.
PUBLIC MEETINGS  None

 

11.
REPORTS

 

1.
Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

 
  • Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That the following recommendations be adopted;



b.
ROC Cafeteria Program

This item has attachments. 
1.ROC Cafeteria Program.pdf
2.Agreement_2024-2025 Agreement - Dinas Cuzina.pdf

Report No. CSD-2024-0017

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0334
    1. That Council receive Report No. CSD​-2024-0017, prepared by the Community Services Department dated November 6, 2024, respecting the ROC cafeteria winter operations.
    2. That Council approve Community Services selection of Dina’s Cuzina to operate the ROC cafeteria for the 2024-2025 ROC winter operation.
    3. That Council authorizes the Director of Community Services to enter into an agreement between Dina’s Cuzina and the Town of Georgina to operate the ROC Cafeteria during the winter operation with option to renew annually up to a maximum of five years.


    Carried

2.
Reports Requiring Separate Discussion

 

1.
Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

  

a.
Additional Bylaws added to the Administrative Monetary Penalty System

This item has attachments. 
1.Additional Bylaws Added to Administrative Monetary Penalty System.pdf

Report No. LS-2024-0018

Mike Hutchinson provided a brief overview of the report, noting the differences between the current and new systems, creating a more streamlined, faster process and ensures compliance.

-staff is investigating ways in which to help maintain the cost and improve the service

-request for submission of staff report comparing fines and costs involved

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0335
    Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson
    1. That Council receive Report No. LS-2024-0018 dated November 6th, 2024 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Legislative Services respecting additional bylaws being added to the Administrative Monetary Penalty System.

       

    2. That Council approve the addition of twenty-one bylaws to the Administrative Monetary Penalty System.


    Carried

c.
Release of the 2025 Proposed Budget

 

Report No. DCAO-2024-0016


(Advisement:  Refer to Addendum Item 11.1.d below)

d.
Release of the 2025 Proposed Budget

This item has attachments. 
1.DCAO-2024-0016 - Release of the 2025 Proposed Budget.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Public Comments.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - User Fees.pdf

Report No. DCAO-2024-0016


(Advisement:  Initially Item 11.1.c on main agenda)

Rob Wheater provided a brief power point overview of the report.

  • 2023-2027 Strategic Plan is the guiding factor when preparing a budget contains five pillars; delivering service excellence, ensuring balanced growth, diversifying our local economy, creating a vibrant, healthy and safe community for all and advancing environmental sustainability
  • key budget process steps as stipulated in the Act; Day 1 (November 5th) Mayor proposes the budget, +30 days (December 3rd & 4th) Council meets and may amend the budget, +10 days Mayor may veto budget amendments, +15 days Council may over-ride Mayor veto's, budget is deemed to have passed
  • operating expenditures of $89,622,725, reserve contributions of $16,793,360, total operating budget of $106,416,085, new capital projects of $36,305,600 equating to a total budget of $142,721,685
  • proposed tax increase of 2.99% operating budget plus proposed 2% capital investment infrastructure levy equating to a proposed $4.99% total tax levy increase. Average impact for an average single-family detached dwelling with a current value assessment (CVA) of $448,000 is $81 (operating) and $54 (capital) or a total of $135 per year
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0336
    Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    1.  That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2024-0016 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Department, dated November 6, 2024 respecting the Release of the 2025 Proposed Budget.



    Carried

12.
DISPOSITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

1.
Dispositions/Proclamations  None

 

2.
General Information Items

 

a.
Information Items

This item has attachments. 
1.General Information Items, November 6, 2024.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0337
    Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson

    That the General Information items of November 6, 2024 be received.



    Carried

b.
Briefing Notes

 
a.
2024 Ontario Building Code - Overview of Changes
This item has attachments. 
1.2024 Ontario Building Code - Overview Of Changes.pdf
  • Building Department staff will provide information to the agricultural community concerning the changes to the 2024 Ontario Building Code as it relates to agricultural properties and will schedule an information session for agricultural property owners
  • staff was requested to work with the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee and the Communications Department staff to arrange an information session for the agricultural community
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0338
    Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    That Council receive the staff briefing note providing an overview of changes to the 2024 Ontario Building Code.



    Carried

13.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

None

14.
REGIONAL BUSINESS

 
  • Regional 2024-2025 budget meeting November 7th, York Region Police $440 Million operating budget including $40 Million capital budget, supporting 154 new full-time positions
  • process for appointing a new Regional Chair under the Municipal Act following the retirement of Wayne Emmerson

15.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

None

16.
BYLAWS

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That the following bylaw be adopted;



17.
CLOSED SESSION

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    That Council convene into Closed Session at 10:35am



    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Genge

    That Council reconvene into Open Session at 12:05pm and report on matters discussed in Closed Session



    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0339
    Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Davison

    In regard to Closed Session Item No. 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 Sutton;

    1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.


    Carried

18.
CONFIRMING BYLAW

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByCouncillor Biggerstaff

    That the following bylaw be adopted;



19.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Dale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That the meeting adjourn at 12:07pm



    Carried
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