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
  • Ron Jenkins, Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief
  • 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
  • Anne Winstanley, Supervisor, Communications
  • Jodi Pridham, Manager, Client & Cultural Services
  • Karyn Stone, Manager, Economic Development & Tourism
  • Mike Hutchinson, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement
  • Neil Macdonald, Manager, Capital Projects
  • Olga Lawton, Corporate Strategy and Transformation
  • Tanya Thompson, Communications Manager
  • Tolek Makarewicz, Senior Policy Planner
Others Present:

  • Susan Lazzer, Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives

    Julie Cain, Marketing and Promotions Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives

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 anniversary of the terrorist events that occurred in the USA on September 11, 2001

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

 

Jennifer Yapa, Animal Shelter Supervisor, introduced Timber, an approximately 5-6 year old Husky/Sheppard mix.  The public can visit the shelter from Monday to Saturday and adoption information is also available online.

  • Saturday, September 14th, Mayor's Motorcycle Ride Fundraiser to commence at the Civic Centre grounds, ending at the Sutton Legion
  • Sunday, September 15th, Terry Fox Run starting at North Gwillimbury Park
  • Thursday, September 12th, Public Information Session, 7pm to 8pm in Council Chambers, information on the over-all budget process
  • Saturday, September 28, 10am-3pm, Vendor Fair on High Street, Sutton
  • Thursday, September 12th, Heritage Input one-on-one sessions; contact Tolek Makarewicz

4.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 
  • Correction to August 14, 2024 minutes, page 5, second paragraph to read; "Climate change is part of the problem while part of the solution includes the reduction of the amount of phosphorus going into the lake"

5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0266
    Moved ByCouncillor Neeson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That the September 11, 2024 Council agenda be adopted as presented



    Carried

6.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

Councillor Genge declared a conflict with recommendations 2 and 3 of Item 11.1.e, Report No. SI-2024-0018 entitled 'Non-Profit Organization Grant Program' because her son is an employee of the Centre.

7.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0267
    Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    That the following minutes be adopted as presented:



8.
SPEAKERS AND DELEGATIONS

 

1.
PRESENTATION: Mary Anne Cooper and Danyal Ahmed, Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture, providing further details of the five-year financial plan

 

Mary Anne Cooper, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture, and Danyal Ahmed, Treasurer for the Board, outlined the current deliverables provided by the GCAC in accordance with its 2024 budget and associated funding from the Town, as well as the expanded deliverables that would be provided in the coming 5-10 years under the proposed increased funding request and building agreement.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0268
    Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson

    That the presentation provided by Mary Anne Cooper and Danyal Ahmed of the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture outlining the current deliverables provided by the GCAC in accordance with its 2024 budget and associated funding from the Town, and the expanded deliverables that would be provided in the coming 5-10 years under the proposed increased funding request and building agreement, be received.



    Carried

    Mayor Quirk moved forward 11.1.e at this time.


11.
REPORTS

 

2.
Reports Requiring Separate Discussion

 

1.
Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

  

e.
Non-Profit Organization Grant Program

This item has attachments. 
1.Non-Profit Organization Grant Program.pdf

Report No. SI-2024-0018

Simone Weinstein provided a brief review of the report.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0269
    Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini
    1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2024-0018, prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated September 11, 2024 respecting the Non-Profit Organization Grant Program.


    Carried

  • Councillor Genge declared a conflict with Recommendation 2 of Item 11.1.e, Report No. SI-2024-0018 pertaining to the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture because her son is an employee of the Centre; Councillor Genge did not participate in any discussion or vote on Recommendation #2.

    RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0270
    Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    2.   That Council direct staff to re-allocate $140,000 in principle from the $350,000 non-profit organization grant program to the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture for the 2025 program year, and that in Q1 or Q2 of 2025, staff submit a report to Council with the analysis of in-house vs. external service delivery, the analysis of moving the funding allocation to a separate budget line item, and details of a 5-year service-level agreement and longer-term lease agreement.



    Carried

  • Councillor Genge declared a conflict with Recommendation 3 of Item 11.1.e, Report No. SI-2024-0018 pertaining to the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture because her son is an employee of the Centre; Councillor Genge did not participate in nor vote on Recommendation #3.

    RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0271
    Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    3.  That Council direct staff to consider Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture's request for increased funding, above the $140,000, alongside other grant requests through the Non-Profit Organization Grant Program.



    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0272
    Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    4.  That Council direct staff to make the following updates to the grant program:

    • create one intake to consider all applications at the same time
    • revise the maximum funding per organization per year to be $80,000
    • add a guideline that specifies “Requested funds must be to deliver a program or service for the community and are not to deliver a capital project. A maximum of $5,000 may be requested in capital items if directly related to the delivery of the program or service”
    • include a guideline that restricts the provision of funds to be in alignment with existing corporate policies as referenced in Section 4.3(4).


    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0273
    Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    5.  That Council direct staff to consider the Georgina Military Museum as an exception in the 2025 program year, as they require funding to cover operating expenses (rent, hydro, etc.).



    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Neeson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    That the Council meeting recess at 10:45am



    Carried

    The Council Meeting reconvened at 11:00am


8.
SPEAKERS AND DELEGATIONS

  

2.
PRESENTATION; Tamas Hertel, York Region Transit Services Manager, presenting an overview of York Region's 2025 Transit Initiatives

 

Tamas Hertel provided the 2025 York Region Transit Initiatives.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0274
    Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByCouncillor Biggerstaff

    That the presentation provided by Tamas Hertel, York Region Transit Services Manager, providing the 2025 Transit Initiatives be received, with thanks.



    Carried

  • Karen Wolfe, 17 Otter Cove, referenced Item 11.1.b, Report SI-2024-0015 entitled 'Building Faster Fund Investment Plan' and suggested the existing Civic Centre building be renovated as a solution to affordable housing, to help deliver on housing growth and affordable housing goals.

    RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0275
    Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    That Council receive the verbal submission provided by Karen Wolfe suggesting that the existing Civic Centre building be renovated as a solution to affordable housing.



    Carried

9.
PETITIONS

 

None

10.
PUBLIC MEETINGS  None

 

11.
REPORTS

  

1.
Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

  

a.
Adoption of Water Financial Plan and Rate Study

This item has attachments. 
1.DCAO-2024-0013 ADOPTION OF WATER FINANCIAL PLAN AND RATE STUDY.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Town of Georgina Water Financial Plan - Aug 2024.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Town of Georgina Water Wastewater Rate Study - Aug 2024.pdf

Report No. DCAO-2024-0013

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0276
    Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini
    1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2024-0013 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Department dated September 11, 2024, respecting the Adoption of the Water Financial Plan and Rate Study;

       

    2. That Council approve the Water Financial Plan presented as Attachment 1 of Report No. DCAO-2024-0013, acknowledge that the drinking water system is financially viable, and authorize submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) as mandated under the Safe Drinking Water Act and Ontario Regulation 453/07;

       

    3. That Council approve the Water and Wastewater Rate Study presented as Attachment 2 of Report No. DCAO-2024-0013, subject to annual budget deliberations and bylaw approvals; and

       

    4. That Council authorize staff to submit the Municipal Drinking Water Licence Renewal Application to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), confirming the Owner as “The Corporation of the Town of Georgina”, and the Operating Authority as “The Town of Georgina”.


    Carried

b.
Building Faster Fund Investment Plan

This item has attachments. 
1.Building Faster Fund Investment Plan.pdf
2.Attachment 1- 2024 Building Faster Fund Investment Plan.pdf

Report No. SI-2024-0015

Simone Weinstein provided a summary of the report.

The CAO indicated that the contract has been awarded that includes the demolition mof the existing Civic Centre building, but an option may be to list the building for sale through the Expression of Interest process as a potential renovation opportunity for an interested party.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0277
    Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson
    1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2024-0015 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated September 11, 2024, respecting the Building Faster Fund Investment Plan;

       

    2. That Council approve the submission of the Investment Plan (IP), Attachment 1, to the Building Faster Fund program; and,

       

    3. That staff report back to Council with an update, as discussions and plans progress, to obtain the appropriate authority regarding implementation of the Investment Plan. This update may need to occur in-camera in whole or in part in the event that a proposed acquisition of land is involved.


    Carried

d.
Update – Potential to allow for the installation of temporary patios within the public road allowance

This item has attachments. 
1.Bump Out Temporary Patios(1).pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Bump Out Comparison Table(1).pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Newmarket Patio Policy(1).pdf

Report No. SI-2024-0016

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0278
    Moved ByCouncillor Fellini
    Seconded ByCouncillor Genge
    1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2024-0016 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Strategic Initiatives Department, dated September 11, 2024, on information gathered with respect to the potential to allow for the installation of temporary patios within the Town public road allowance.
    2. That Council provide direction to Staff to develop a program and licensing bylaw to permit restaurants/cafes to establish temporary patios within the Town public road allowance.
    3. In the event that Council has directed staff to develop a program and bylaw as outlined in Recommendation 2 above, that Staff report to Council with the proposed program outlined in Q1 of 2025.

       



    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Fellini
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    That the Council meeting recess at 12:10pm



    Carried

    The Council meeting reconvened at 1:00pm


f.
Update on the Affordable Housing and Homelessness Resolution No. C-2024-0080, carried from the March 5, 2024 Special Council Meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.Update on the Affordable Housing and Homelessness Resolution No. C-2024-0080 (March 5, 2024) .pdf

Report No. SI-2024-0017

Olga Lawton and Susan Lazzer provided an overview of the report, joined by Kevin Pal and Brian Kreps of the Region of York.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0279
    Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson
    1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2024-0017 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated September 11, 2024 respecting an update on the Affordable Housing and Homelessness Resolution No. C-2024-0080, as per the Special Meeting of Council held on March 5, 2024; and,

       

    2. That Council approve a request for $180,000 over two years in funding from the Town’s Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve to secure additional resources (that may include a combination of internal and external resources) to successfully advance the actions identified in this report, including implementation of the initiatives within the Building Faster Fund (BFF) Investment Plan.

       



    Carried Unanimously

g.
Housing Accelerator Fund - Intake 2

This item has attachments. 
1.Housing Accelerator Fund - Intake 2.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Housing Action Plan 2.0.pdf

Report No. SI-2024-0019

Simone Weinstein provided a summary of the report. 

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0280
    Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson
    1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2024-0019 prepared by the Strategic Initiatives and Development Services Departments dated September 11, 2024 respecting the Housing Accelerator Fund – Intake 2;
    2. That Council approve the Housing Action Plan attached to Report No. SI-2024-0019 including the mandatory initiative to allow 4 units as-of-right in urban and serviced settlement areas;
    3. That Council endorse the submission of an application to the Housing Accelerator Fund – Intake 2.


    Carried

    Mayor Quirk moved forward Item 12.2.b(a) at this time.


12.
DISPOSITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

2.
General Information Items

 

b.
Briefing Notes

 
a.
Proposed Letter of Support for Hospice Georgina
This item has attachments. 
1.Letter of Support for Hospice Georgina.pdf
2.MayorCouncil-LetterofSupport-HospiceGeorgina (002).pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0281
    Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    That Council endorse providing a letter of support to Hospice Georgina that would assist the organization with requests for provincial and federal funding in an effort to advance and continue to improve access to healthcare in Georgina.



    Carried

    Mayor Quirk moved forward and dealt with Closed Session Items 17.1.c and d at this time.


17.
CLOSED SESSION

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Genge

    That Council convene into Closed Session at 3:05pm to deal with the following matter(s):

    c.   A TRADE SECRET OR SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL OR LABOUR RELATIONS INFORMATION, SUPPLIED IN CONFIDENCE TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, WHICH, IF DISCLOSED, COULD REASONABLY BE EXPECTED TO PREJUDICE SIGNIFICANTLY THE COMPETITIVE POSITION OR INTERFERE SIGNIFICANTLY WITH THE CONTRACTUAL OR OTHER NEGOTIATIONS OF A PERSON, GROUP OF PERSONS OR ORGANIZATION; Section 239(2)(i), MA; ASE Processing Centre Agreement

    d.   A TRADE SECRET OR SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL, COMMECIAL OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION THAT BELONGS TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD AND HAS MONETARY VALUE OR POTENTIAL MONETARY VALUE, Section 239(2)(j), MA; ASE Operational Program



    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That Council reconvene into Open Session at 4:10pm and report on matters discussed in closed session.



    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0282
    Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Genge

    In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.c under Section 239(2) (i) of the Municipal Act being a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organization, regarding an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) processing centre agreement;

    1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.


    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0283
    Moved ByCouncillor Fellini
    Seconded ByCouncillor Biggerstaff

    In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.d under Section 239(2) (j) of the Municipal Act being a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value, regarding Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) operational program details;

    1. That Council be directed to proceed accordingly.


    Carried

    Mayor Quirk resumed the order of the agenda.


  • Mayor Quirk dealt with Items 11.1.h and 11.1.i, 12.2.b(b) and items 13 to 16 before convening into closed session to deal with Closed Session items 17.1.a and b.

    Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Davison

    That Council convene into closed session at 4:55pm to deal with the following matter(s):

    a.    PERSONAL MATTER ABOUT AN IDENTIFABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b) MA; Confidential attachment to Report LS-2024-0016, appointment to Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee for 2022-2026 Term of Office

    b.    ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE, Section 23992)(f), MA; legal advice regarding improvement to Town-owned infrastructure



    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That Council reconvene into Open Session at 5:20pm and report on matters discussed in closed session.



    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0289
    Moved ByCouncillor Dale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Biggerstaff

    In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a on the agenda under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act regarding a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, regarding appointment to the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 Term of Office;

    1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.


    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0290
    Moved ByCouncillor Fellini
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Davison

    In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.b on the agenda under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act regarding legal advice regarding improvement to Town-owned infrastructure;

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


    Carried

11.
REPORTS

  

1.
Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

  

h.
Safe Streets Policy - governing the review and implementation of traffic studies and calming measures in the Town of Georgina

This item has attachments. 
1.Introducing The Safe Streets for Safe Use Policy,.pdf
2.Draft Safe Streets Policy Final.pdf
3.2024 Proposed and Existing Community Saftey Zones.pdf

Report No. OI-2024-0016

Niall Stocking provided an overview of the report.

  • staff was requested to forward a copy of this report to the Georgina Safe Streets Committee
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0284
    Moved ByCouncillor Fellini
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    1.   That Council receive Report No. OI-2024-0016 prepared by the Operations Division, Operation & Infrastructure Department, dated September 11, 2024, regarding the Safe Streets Policy - governing the review and implementation of traffic studies and calming measures in the Town of Georgina;

    2.   That Council endorse the draft Safe Streets Policy as the governing policy for use on review and implementation of traffic studies and calming measures throughout the Town of Georgina;

    3.   That the Safe Streets Policy replace Traffic Calming Policy RD 18 and any reference to Traffic Calming Policy RD 18 now be in reference to the Safe Streets Policy;

    4.   That By-law 2024-0062 (TR-1) be adopted to amend By-Law 2023-0087 (TR-) to amend;

    a.   Schedule XXX Community Safety Zones to include the areas listed within Attachment 2;

    b.   Schedule XXVII to ensure that all streets within any Community Safety Zone do not exceed 40km/hr and that any speed currently posted above 40km/hr be reduced to 40km/hr;

    5.   That Council direct staff to discuss with York Region the opportunities for Community Safety Zones on Regional roads with associated local assets



    Carried

i.
The Safe Streets Monitoring Program: Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Implementation

This item has attachments. 
1.Report OI-2024-0014 The Safe Streets Monitoring Program, Automated Speed Enforcement Implementation(1).pdf

Report No. OI-2024-0014

Niall Stocking and Michael Vos provided an overview of the report.

Staff was reqiested to forward a copy of this report to the Georgina Safe Streets Committee

Councillor Genge declared a conflict with Recommendation 3 as she resides on one of the proposed streets.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0285
    Moved ByCouncillor Neeson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    1.   That Council receive Report No. OI-2024-0014 prepared by the Operations Division, Operation & Infrastructure Department, dated September 11, 2024, regarding the Safe Streets Monitoring Program: Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Implementation; 

    2.   That By-law No. 2024-0061 (REG-1) be enacted to replace By-law No. 2022-0052 (REG-1), being a by-law to establish an administrative penalty system for violations of by-laws within the Town of Georgina, in order to implement changes necessary to incorporate camera-based enforcement, consistency in appeals and general housekeeping revisions to facilitate automated speed enforcement in the Town of Georgina.



    Carried

  • Councillor Genge declared a conflict on Recommendation 3 as she resides on one of the proposed streets; Councillor Genge did not participate in any discussion or vote on Recommendation 3.

    RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0286
    Moved ByCouncillor Neeson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    3.   That Council endorse the final details included in this report for implementation of the Safe Streets Monitoring Program inclusive of the use of 5 cameras installed at the locations listed on a 3-6 month rotation each;



    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0287
    Moved ByCouncillor Neeson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    4.   That revenues collected from the program be first used to cover the program costs, and following, that the: 

    a.   First $50,000 overage to be used for the implementation of the Safe Streets Policy,

    b.   The next $250,000 overage to be used to offset the general tax levy within the Operations and Infrastructure Department relating to road signage and markings

    c.   That staff report back in 2025 regarding allocation of any overage beyond $300,000

    5.   That Council delegate authority to the CAO to execute the necessary contracts with the camera vendor in order to implement the program; and, 

    6.   That staff return to Council in 2025 with a summary and update on the program.

     



    Carried

12.
DISPOSITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

  

2.
General Information Items

  

b.
Briefing Notes

  
b.
Pollock Road Shoulder Stabilization - Road Closure for Retaining Wall Installation
This item has attachments. 
1.OID2024-041 Pollock Road Closure.pdf
2.20240904 Notice of Construction.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0288
    Moved ByCouncillor Neeson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That Council receive the staff briefing note advising of the temporary closure of Pollock Road between Woodbine Avenue and Warden Avenue starting September 25th for a six-week period during installation of a shoulder-stabilizing retaining wall.



    Carried

13.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

None.

14.
REGIONAL BUSINESS

 
  • Paramedic report regarding modernizing dispatch technology
  • 2025 and 2026 budget tabled on October 24, intended to be passed the last meeting in November
  • accepted capital financing plan for Water Main project
  • York Regional Police annual report on agenda and available on the YRP website

15.
OTHER BUSINESS

 
  • concerns regarding two issues on Hwy 48; accidents in the area of Old Homestead Road and Ellisview, and bike lanes in front of Morning Glory School.  Staff has requested an update from our local MPP office regarding improvements to Hwy 48.  

16.
BYLAWS

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    That the following bylaws be adopted;



11.
REPORTS

  

1.
Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

  

c.
Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee Appointment to fill a vacancy for the Remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office

This item has attachments. 
1.Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee Appointment To Fill A Vacancy for the Remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office.pdf

Report No. LS-2024-0016

Council dealt with Item 11.1.c following consideration of attachments in closed session.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0291
    Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale
    1. That Report No. LS-2024-0016 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services, dated September 11, 2024, respecting the appointment to the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office, be received.

       

    2. That Council review the attachment (Confidential Attachment No. 1) detailing the applications received for the following committee:

       

      1. Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee

         

    3. That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the appointment.

       

    4. That the appointment of the selected applicant by Council come into effect upon the passing of the appointment bylaw and the acceptance of the appointment by the Committee Designate.


    Carried

18.
CONFIRMING BYLAW

 
  • Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Genge

    That the following bylaw be adopted;



19.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Dale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Genge

    That the September 11, 2024 Council meeting adjourn at 5:20pm



    Carried
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