THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWN OF GEORGINA

Council Minutes

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Time:

9:00 A.m. - 10:00 A.m.

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
• 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
• Cheyenne McAnuff, Records and Information Coordinator
• Anne Winstanley, Supervisor, Communications
• Dina Havkin, Manager of Finance and Deputy Treasurer
• Jodi Pridham, Manager, Client & Cultural Services
• Karyn Stone, Manager, Economic Development & Tourism
• Michael Iampietro, Manager, Development Engineering
• Olga Lawton, Corporate Strategy and Transformation
• Simone Weinstein, Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives
• Stirling Munro, Manager of Procurement
• Tanya Thompson, Communications Manager
• Samantha Naumoski, Committee Services Coordinator

Others Present:

• John Langevin, Deputy Fire Chief

  Becky Ridding, Senior Financial Analyst

  Patti White, Manager of Recreation Services

  Katrina Ellis, Marketing and Promotions Coordinator

  Devin Dillabough, Manager of Building and Chief Building Official

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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.”

2.

ROLL CALL

As noted above

3.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

• introduction of newly appointed Deputy Fire Chief, Doug Bolton
• appreciation expressed to staff members for their contributions during the Ice Storm event
• Direction to staff in conjunction with Chief Jenkins, to prepare letter to the Province of Ontario, The Honourable Jill Dunlop, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Premier Doug Ford, York-Simcoe MPP Caroline Mulroney, to advocate on behalf of residents in terms of power outages, flooding, lack of insurance coverage, requesting reconsideration of enacting assistance funding for those residents impacted by the ice storm that need access to funding, in terms of  lengthy power outages, flooding, loss of insurance coverage
• April 14-20 is Pitch In Week
• Announcement of grants  received supporting environmental issues; $180,000 from York Region towards tree planting and wild flower garden expansion at the ROC, local Non-profit LEAF partnering with the Town to plant 1,000 trees this fall, $4,000 from Canadian Wildlife Federation to create wild flower meadows beside two local schools 
• Saturday, April 26, Town partnering with Trees For Life to provide 2,000 trees to residents at no cost, the ROC, 10am to 2pm
• April 27 at the MURC, pickle ball tournament, 8am to 6pm
• May 1, Artist Reception at Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture, 6pm to 8pm
• May 3 and 4, Georgina Lifestyle Show at Georgina Ice Palace
• April 26, Independent Book Store Day, local book store located in Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture
• Pefferlaw Lions Bingo starting this evening
• Chamber of Commerce hosting Federal Election event, April 16th at the Link, 7pm
• Sunday, April 27, Annual Run for Southlake fundraiser event, Newmarket

4.

INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

• Item 12.2.b.b, Briefing Note, '2026 Town of Georgina Budget Process'
• Item 17.1.c, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(c), potential property disposition, Warden Avenue
• Item 17.1.d, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(i), Canadian Life Science and Technology Park

5.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0094
  Moved By Councillor Neeson
  Seconded By Councillor Fellini

  That the April 16, 2025 Council agenda be adopted with the following addendum items;

  • Item 12.2.b.b, Briefing Note, '2026 Town of Georgina Budget Process'
  • Item 17.1.c, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(c), potential property disposition, Warden Avenue
  • Item 17.1.d, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(i), Canadian Life Science and Technology Park
  
  
  
  Carried

6.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

Regional Councillor Davison declared a potential indirect conflict with Closed Session Item No. 17.1.d, the nature of which cannot be disclosed as it would reveal the confidential nature of the report.

7.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0095
  Moved By Councillor Dale
  Seconded By Councillor Biggerstaff

  That the following minutes be adopted as presented:

  
  
  
  

1.

Council Minutes of February 5, 2025

2.

Council Minutes of March 5, 2025

3.

Council Minutes of March 26, 2025

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  Carried

8.

SPEAKERS AND DELEGATIONS

1.

PRESENTATION: Southlake Health and Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team providing an update on the Healthcare Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Gale Seddon, Executive Director at Southlake Health for Community Strategy Operations, Ryan Bhopalsingh, Executive Director of the Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team (NYSS OHT) John Marshman provided an update on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) including information on health-care needs in Georgina, an update on the Urgent Child Care Clinic and Primary Care Clinic providing increased access to medical care and advising that planning is underway to develop health facilities infrastructure including digital and physical structures to enable an integrated system of care and improve access to care for Georgina residents.

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0096
  Moved By Councillor Neeson
  Seconded By Councillor Biggerstaff

  That the presentation provided by staff from both Southlake Health and the Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team providing an update on work being undertaken to increase health care in Georgina be received with thanks.

  
  
  
  Carried

2.

PRESENTATION: Glenn Grenier of McMillan LLP, presenting the site alteration application of 2686570 Ontario Inc. o/a IPCF Baldwin Airport at 5714 Smith Boulevard, Baldwin, Ontario

Glenn Grenier provided an update on proposed improvements to the Baldwin Aerodrome at Smith Blvd and Hwy 48, indicating that the intention is to improve what already exists on the property, in compliance with safety standards.  An estimated 603,000 cubic metres of fill is to be brought onto the site.

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0097
  Moved By Councillor Genge
  Seconded By Regional Councillor Davison

  That the presentation provided by Glenn Grenier of McMillan LLP providing an update on the site alteration application of 2686570 Ontario Inc o/a IPCF Baldwin Airport at 5714 Smith Blvd in Baldwin including proposed improvements be received.

  
  
  
  Carried

9.

PETITIONS

none

10.

PUBLIC MEETINGS  None

11.

REPORTS

1.

Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

• Moved By Councillor Neeson
  Seconded By Councillor Dale

  That the following report recommendations be adopted as presented;

  
  
  
  

b.

2024 Update – Economic Development and Tourism Strategy

Report No. SI-2025-0003

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0098
  1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2025-0003 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Strategic Initiatives Department, dated April 16, 2025, respecting the “2024 Update – Economic Development and Tourism Strategy”.
  
  
  
  

c.

Investments – Annual Report

Report No. DCAO-2025-0004

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0099
  1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025-0004 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated April 16, 2025 respecting the Investments – Annual Report.
  
  
  
  

d.

Appointments to the Board of Management and Approval of the 2025 Annual Budget for the Sutton Business Improvement Area (SBIA)

Report No. SI-2025-0004

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0100
  1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2025-0004 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated April 16, 2025, respecting the appointments to the Board of Management and approval of the 2025 budget for the Sutton Business Improvement Area (SBIA).
  2. That the following individuals be appointed to the vacancies on the Board of Management for the Sutton Business Improvement Area (SBIA) for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Council and that Council pass a bylaw to give effect to these appointments:

     Elaine Coates
     Brandy Savage
     Nick Lekatis
     Dishon Shan
     Samantha Bodger

  3. That Council approve the 2025 annual budget for the Sutton Business Improvement Area (SBIA) as set out in Attachment 1.
  4. That the bylaw to charge and provide for the collection of a supplemental tax levy for the Sutton Business Improvement Area (SBIA) be adopted by Council.

      

  
  
  
  

e.

Building Faster Fund Investment Plan Update

Report No. SI-2025-0006

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0101
  1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2025-0006 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division in the Strategic Initiatives Department dated April 16, 2025, respecting the Building Faster Fund Investment Plan Update;

      

  2. That Council redirect $1,522,520 (plus accumulated interest) from the Building Faster Fund towards the Pavement Management Program;

      

  3. That Council direct the Town Treasurer to transfer $1,522,520 (plus accumulated interest) from the Roads Repair and Replacement discretionary reserve to Tax Rate Stabilization discretionary reserve;

      

  4. That Council approve the change of funding source for the Affordable Housing Program for $1,522,520 (plus accumulated interest) to the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve; and

      

  5. That Council provide delegated authority for the Deputy CAO/Treasurer to approve and submit an Investment Plan to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing towards pavement management and road reconstruction as described in the report.
  
  
  
  

f.

Statements of Development Charges and Special Accounts collected for the 2024 Fiscal Year

Report No. DCAO-2025-0003

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0102
  1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025-0003 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated April 16, 2025 regarding the Statement of Development Charges and Special Accounts Collected for the 2024 Fiscal Year pursuant to the Development Charges Act, 1997 (“DCA”) and the Planning Act, 2015 for information purposes.
  
  
  
  

g.

Funding Plan for the Queensway North Urbanization

Report No. DCAO-2025-0006

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0103

  1.    That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025-0006 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division of the Office of the Deputy CAO dated April 16, 2025, regarding a Funding Plan for The Queensway North Urbanization project;

  2.    That Council approves an additional budget of $378,900 for the growth-related component for the south portion of The Queensway North project, to be funded by Development Charges reserves;

  3.    That Council provide delegated authority to the Town Solicitor to enter into a construction agreement with Ballymore Development (Georgina) Corp. for the south portion of The Queensway North project;

  4.    That Council approves a budget of $8,432,800 for the north portion of The Queensway North project to be funded by: 

  a)    $5,219,100 in the form of DC Credits to Ballymore; 
  b)    $2,757,700 funded by CCBF;
  c)    $456,000 to be recovered from future developments;

  5.    That Council approves a budget of $1,538,400 for the local service connections for The Queensway North project conditional on interest from the community;

  6.    That Council authorizes the Town Treasurer to commence the process to implement a local improvement charge and establish a payment plan with residents who will be benefiting from the new service connections on The Queensway North in accordance with Local Improvement Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.26, provided there is interest from the community; and,

  7.    That Council provide delegated authority to the Town Solicitor to enter into a construction and DC credit agreement with Ballymore Development (Georgina) Corp. for the north portion of The Queensway North project.

  
  
  
  Carried

17.

CLOSED SESSION

• Moved By Councillor Neeson
  Seconded By Councillor Dale

  That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:17am, observe a 15-minute recess, and then discuss the following matters;

  c)    A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; potential property disposition, Warden Avenue

  d)    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, Canadian Life Science and Technology Park

  
  
  
  Carried
• Moved By Councillor Genge
  Seconded By Councillor Dale

  That Council reconvene into Open Session at 12:03pm and report on matters dealt with in Closed Session.

  
  
  
  Carried
• RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0104
  Moved By Councillor Neeson
  Seconded By Councillor Fellini

  In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.c on the agenda 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 potential property disposition, Warden Avenue;

  1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
  
  
  
  Carried

• Regional Councillor Davison declared the possibility of an indirect conflict with Closed Session Item No. 17.1.d, the nature of which cannot be disclosed as it would reveal the confidential nature of the report.  Regional Councillor Davison left the meeting during discussion on this matter.

  RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0105
  Moved By Councillor Neeson
  Seconded By Councillor Biggerstaff

  In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.d on the agenda 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, concerning Canadian Life Science and Technology Park;

  1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
  
  
  
  Carried

  Regional Councillor Davison returned to the meeting at this time.

  
  

11.

REPORTS

2.

Reports Requiring Separate Discussion

1.

Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

h.

Development Charges Study 2025 – Draft Rates

Report No. DCAO-2025-0005

Andrew Mirabella of Hemson Consulting, provided a presentation on draft rates prepared to date and first steps moving forward in preparing the Development Charges Background Study; Development Charges are a cost-recovery tool mandated by the Province and designed to help growth pay for growth.

DIRECTION given to implement an area-specific development charge solely related to the Keswick Business Park, which could potentially create a catalyst for the Business Park to be developed.  To be included in the draft background study to be released in June with a final determination in August when the bylaw is to be adopted.

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0106
  Moved By Councillor Genge
  Seconded By Councillor Biggerstaff
  1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025-0005 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated April 16, 2025 respecting the Development Charges Study 2025 – Draft Rates; and,

      

  2. That Council receive the presentation of Hemson Consulting Ltd. regarding the Draft Rates for the Development Charge Background Study and bylaw.
  
  
  
  Carried

i.

Delegation of Authority Policy and Bylaw Review

Report No. LS-2025-0004

Karen Landry, Consultant, provided a presentation on the delegation of authority policy and bylaw review process, noting that its primary purpose is to delegate matters considered minor in nature to increase the efficiency of operations of the municipality, while not compromising the decision-making process.

Moved by Councillor Genge

Seconded by Regional Councillor Davison

That the main motion be amended to indicate that during the restricted act period, staff can neither purchase nor sell any property unless there has already been an approved budget or sale price.

Vote suspended.

Moved by Councillor Dale

Seconded by Councillor Neeson

That the Council meeting recess at 1:25pm

Carried.

The Council Meeting reconvened at 2:05pm

Councillor Genge withdrew her initial amendment to the main motion.

Council dealt with the following amendment to the main motion, to take land or real property out of the equation for acquisitions or disposals:

Moved by Councillor Genge

Seconded by Regional Councillor Davison

That Schedule 'A' to the Delegation of Powers and Duties bylaw be amended on page 16, Item No. 98, by adding the words 'not related to real property' so that it now reads 'expenditure or incur other liability not related to real property', and on page 17, Item No. 99, remove the words 'real or' so that it now reads 'Property, Personal'.

Defeated

Council voted on the main motion at this time.

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0107
  Moved By Councillor Dale
  Seconded By Councillor Fellini
  1. That Council receive Report No. LS-2025-0004 dated April 16, 2025, prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services regarding the Delegation of Authority Bylaw and Policy.
  2. That Council pass the Delegation of Authority Bylaw.
  3. That Council adopt the Delegation of Authority Policy dated April 16, 2025.

      

  
  
  
  Carried

a.

Proposed Advisory Committee Meeting Format

Report No. LS-2025-0001

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0108
  Moved By Councillor Dale
  Seconded By Councillor Neeson
  1. That Council receive Report No. LS-2025-0001 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services Department, dated April 2, 2025, respecting the Proposed Advisory Committee Meeting Format;

      

  2. That Council express its appreciation to all the volunteers who continue to dedicate their time participating as Members of the Town's Advisory Committees;

      

  3. That Option 3 be the preferred format for conducting Advisory Committee meetings, being that each Advisory Committee shall determine its preferred meeting format, either Virtual or Structured Hybrid, at the first scheduled meeting of each Council term, and shall remain with this format for the duration of the term, that those Committees that choose to remain virtual may conduct one meeting per year in the hybrid (in person) format upon notifying the Clerk's Division 30 days prior, and that the Appeals Committee meetings shall remain in the virtual format at all times.
  
  
  
  Carried

12.

DISPOSITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

1.

Dispositions/Proclamations  None

2.

General Information Items

a.

Information Items

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0109
  Moved By Councillor Dale
  Seconded By Councillor Fellini

  That the General Information items for April 16, 2025, be received.

  
  
  
  Carried

b.

Briefing Notes

a.

Georgina Village Museum New Name and Logo Announcement

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0110
  Moved By Councillor Neeson
  Seconded By Councillor Fellini

  That Council receive the staff briefing note announcing the renaming of the Georgina Pioneer Village to the Georgina Village Museum, complete with refreshed logos and branding.

  
  
  
  Carried

b.

2026 Town of Georgina Budget Process

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0111
  Moved By Councillor Biggerstaff
  Seconded By Councillor Genge

  That Council receive the staff briefing note outlining the 2026 Town of Georgina budget process that will follow the process defined under O. Reg. 530/22 and be presented to Council and the Town Clerk on November 5, 2025, with proposed deliberations by Council on December 2 and 3, 2025.

  
  
  
  Carried

13.

MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

None.

14.

REGIONAL BUSINESS

• YorkNet continuing with installation of conduit and fibre and making connections in Georgina and other areas around York Region

15.

OTHER BUSINESS

None

16.

BYLAWS

• Bylaw No. 16.7 was requested to be voted on separately.

  Moved By Councillor Genge
  Seconded By Councillor Biggerstaff

  That the following bylaws be adopted;

  
  
  
  

1.

Bylaw Number 2025-0025 (TA-1) to levy a special charge upon business properties located in the Sutton Business Improvement Area and to provide for its collection

2.

Bylaw Number 2025-0026 (COU-1) appointing five (5) new Board members for the Sutton Business Improvement Area for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term

3.

Bylaw Number 2025-0027 (COU-1) amending Bylaw 2024-0034 (COU-1), appointing members to the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 Term of Office

4.

Bylaw Number 2025-0028 (LI-3) further amending Bylaw. 2019-0061 (LI-3), being a bylaw to license, regulate and govern Short-Term Rental Accommodations

5.

Bylaw Number 2025-0029 (AD-1) appointing a Deputy Fire Chief and alternate Community Emergency Management Co-ordinator for the Town of Georgina; Doug Bolton

6.

Bylaw Number 2025-0030 (PL-1) to deem certain registered plans of subdivision or parts thereof not to be registered plans of subdivision; Lot 25, Plan 124, Part of Lots 28 and 29, Conc. 3 (NG), 999 Lake Drive North

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  Carried

7.

Bylaw Number 2025-0031 (AD-3) to delegate various powers and duties

• Moved By Councillor Neeson
  Seconded By Councillor Dale

  That the following bylaw be adopted;

  7.1    Bylaw Number 2025-0031 (AD-3) to delegate various powers and duties

  
  
  
  Carried
• Moved By Councillor Dale
  Seconded By Councillor Fellini

  That Council convene into Closed Session at 2:43pm, observe a 15 minute recess, and then discuss the following matters;

  1. ADOPTION OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES; June 4, August 14, September 11, October 9 and 30, November 6 and 20, December 11, 2024 and January 22, 2025
  2. PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Volunteer Award of Merit Recipients finalization
  
  
  
  Carried
• Moved By Councillor Biggerstaff
  Seconded By Councillor Dale

  That Council reconvene into open session at 3:00pm and report on matters dealt with in closed session.

  
  
  
  Carried
• RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0112
  Moved By Councillor Dale
  Seconded By Councillor Fellini

  In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a on the agenda being the adoption of Closed Session minutes;

  1. That Council adopt the following minutes:

  • June 19, 2024
  • August 14, 2024
  • September 11, 2024
  • October 9, 2024
  • October 30, 2024
  • November 6, 2024
  • November 20, 2024
  • December 11, 2024
  • January 22, 2025
  
  
  
  Carried
• RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0113
  Moved By Councillor Genge
  Seconded By Councillor Dale

  In regard to closed session item 17.1.b of the agenda under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, being personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, regarding Volunteer Award of Merit recipient's finalization;

  1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
  
  
  
  Carried

18.

CONFIRMING BYLAW

• Moved By Councillor Biggerstaff
  Seconded By Councillor Fellini

  That the following bylaw be adopted;

  
  
  
  

1.

Bylaw Number 2025-0032 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on April 16, 2025

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  Carried

19.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

• Moved By Councillor Neeson
  Seconded By Councillor Dale

  That the meeting adjourn at 3:02pm

  
  
  
  Carried