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
  • Rob Wheater, Deputy CAO/Treasurer
  • Mamata Baykar, Deputy Clerk
  • Carolyn Lance, Council Services Coordinator
  • Anne Winstanley, Supervisor, Communications
  • Brittany Dobrindt, Planner I
  • Samantha Naumoski, Committee Services Coordinator

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 remembered the victims of the January 29, 2017, terrorist attack on the Islamic Mosque in Quebec City

2.
ROLL CALL

 

As noted above

3.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
  • cold weather alert in effect; call 1-877-464-9675, ext. 76140 for those experiencing homelessness in York Region, supports in place, drop-in program at the Link
  • Saturday, February 1st, SnoFest from 1-6pm at the ROC

4.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 

None

5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0022
    Moved ByCouncillor Fellini
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    That the January 29, 2025 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

 

10.
PUBLIC MEETINGS

 

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

 

a.
Application to Amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500                       (7:05pm)

This item has attachments. 
1.03.1189 48 Glenwoods.pdf
2.03.1189 Combined Attachments.pdf

KINDERA LIVING (KESWICK) FACILITY INC.


Part of Lots 6 and 7, Concession 3 (NG), Parts 2,3,4,5,18 to 24 inclusive, 29,30,44 and 45, Reference Plan 65R-31761, 48 Glenwoods Avenue, Keswick, File #03.1189


AGENT:  Michael Smith Planning Consultants


Report No. DS-2025-0007

Mayor Quirk explained the procedure for a public meeting.

Michael Smith of Michael Smith Planning Consultants, Agent for the applicant;

  • 4-storey, 192-bed long term care facility with potential of additional 32 beds
  • to modify zonings, proposed exceptions to C4 zone include permission of long term care facility, minor reductions to exterior side yard, minor increases in height, reductions to number of loading and parking spaces
  • Open Space zone to permit conservation, forestry, off-road pathways and stormwater management facilities, as well as buildings/structures associated with the application

Linda Calabrese, Senior Vice President of Operations, advised that the applicant intends to create various resident-type designated programs and establish the Butterfly program.  Some beds may also be dedicated to hospice, palliative and respite care and the proposal would provide 200 staff employment opportunities.

Brittany Dobrindt;

  • provided a brief background of proposal and property, outlined comments received and provided staff's recommendations
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0023
    Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Davison
    1. That Council receive Report DS-2025-0007 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated January 29, 2025 respecting an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500 submitted by Michael Smith Planning Consultants; Development Coordinators Ltd. on behalf of Kindera Living (Keswick) Facility Inc. (formerly known as Rykka Care Inc.) for lands municipally addressed as 48 Glenwoods Avenue, Keswick;
    2. That Council approve the submitted Zoning By-law Amendment application (File 03.1189), subject to satisfactorily addressing the technical matters and considerations identified in Report DS-2025-0007 prior to the finalization and passing of an amending Zoning By-law;
    3. That Section 34(17) of the Planning Act apply to any necessary minor modifications to the amending Zoning By-law in order to implement the final development proposal outlined in Report DS-2025-0007;
    4. That Council reserve 224 persons equivalent of Sanitary Sewer and Water Allocation for the proposed development from Category 9 - ICI (Institutional, Commercial and Industrial) for a period of up to 2 years;
    5. That the reserved servicing allocation be automatically rescinded in the event that a complete Site Plan application has not been submitted to the Town by December 31, 2025 and/or that a complete building permit application(s) has not been submitted to the Town by December 31, 2026; and,
    6. That staff report back to Council in the event that the applicant is unable to satisfactorily address the technical matters and considerations identified in Report DS-2025-0007.


    Carried Unanimously

11.
REPORTS  None

 

12.
DISPOSITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS  None

 

13.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

14.
REGIONAL BUSINESS

 
  • Report indicating the amount of money forwarded to the Region by Georgina taxpayers
  • January Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority AGM; priority for 2025 is Lake Simcoe Conservation Preserve, formerly Maple Lake Estates Land, acquired in 2022

15.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

16.
BYLAWS  None

 

17.
CLOSED SESSION  None

 

18.
CONFIRMING BYLAW

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That the following bylaw be adopted;



19.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Dale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson

    That the meeting adjourn at 7:55pm



    Carried
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