THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWN OF GEORGINA

Council Minutes

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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:

• Rob Wheater, Deputy CAO/Treasurer
• Rachel Dillabough, Town Clerk
• Carolyn Lance, Council Services Coordinator
• Anne Winstanley, Supervisor, Communications
• Karyn Stone, Manager, Economic Development & Tourism
• Michael Vos, Director of Operations and Infrastructure
• Mike Hutchinson, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement
• Shawn Nastke, Director, Strategic Initiatives
• Michael Bigioni, Director of Legislative Services, Town Solicitor
• Niall Stocking, Manager of Operations
• Cheyenne McAnuff, Records and Information Coordinator
• Stirling Munro, Manager of Procurement
• Denis Beaulieu, Director of Development Services
• Olga Lawton, Corporate Strategy and Transformation
• Steve Lee-Young, Director of Community Services
• Kelly Atkinson, Head, Human Resources

Others Present:

• Susan Lazzer, Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives

  Kate Walkom, Operations Technologist, Operations and Infrastructure

  Ryan Post, Project Manager, Operations and Infrastructure

  Jodi Pridham, Manager, Client and Cultural Services

  Patti White, Manager, Recreation Services

  Neil Macdonald, Manager, Capital Delivery, Operations and Infrastructure

  Lorianne Zwicker, Deputy Fire Chief

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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

1.

Cheque presentation to Peter Leach by Town Council and Charity Ride Committee representatives, from the 2023 Mayor's Charity Motorcycle Ride.

Mayor Quirk presented a cheque in the amount of $5,000 to Sutton Legion representatives being the fundraising proceeds from the 2023 Mayor's Charity Motorcycle Ride event.

• Saturday, November 25th, Old Fashioned Christmas and Festival of Lights at the Civic Centre and Georgina Pioneer Village, 3pm, 
• Saturday, December 2nd, Sutton Santa Claus Parade of Lights, 5:00pm start
• Saturday, November 18th, Keswick Santa Claus Parade was held
• Sunday, November 26th, Winter Market at The Link,  9-2pm
• Saturday, November 25th, Whoville on High event on High Street, 5-9pm
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 24-26, Keswick Invitational Skate at the Ice Palace
• weekend of November 25th, Georgina Cares Auction
• Friday, November 24th, Udora Lions Spaghetti Dinner
• Pefferlaw Lions upcoming events

4.

INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

• Item 11.1.d(a) and (b), Report OI-2023-0020, additional correspondence from Hugh Sibbald and Stephen McGregor concerning Lake Drive safety
• Item 11.1.j, Report CSD-2023-0014, 'ROC Cafeteria Pilot Program'
• Item 11.1.k, Report DS-2023-0087, 'Report Revision - Lake Drive Shoreline Action Plan - Surveyor Services'
• Item 12.1.b, correspondence from Enbridge Gas Inc regarding it's natural gas expansion and home heating affordability program consultation process 
• Item 11.1.d, Report OI-2023-0020, additional correspondence from Stella Trainor concerning Lake Drive safety
• Removal of Item 17.1.a, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(c), South Keswick Fire Hall

5.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0387
  Moved By Regional Councillor Davison
  Seconded By Councillor Genge

  That the November 22, 2023 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted;

  • Item 11.1.d(a) and (b), Report OI-2023-0020, additional correspondence from Hugh Sibbald and Stephen McGregor concerning Lake Drive safety
  • Item 11.1.j, Report CSD-2023-0014, 'ROC Cafeteria Pilot Program'
  • Item 11.1.k, Report DS-2023-0087, 'Report Revision - Lake Drive Shoreline Action Plan - Surveyor Services'
  • Item 12.1.b, correspondence from Enbridge Gas Inc regarding it's natural gas expansion and home heating affordability program consultation process 
  • Item 11.1.d, Report OI-2023-0020, additional correspondence from Stella Trainor concerning Lake Drive safety
  • Removal of Item 17.1.a, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(c), South Keswick Fire Hall
  
  
  
  Carried

6.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

None

7.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0388
  Moved By Councillor Dale
  Seconded By Councillor Neeson

  That the following minutes be adopted as presented:

  
  
  
  

1.

Council Minutes held on October 18, 2023

2.

Council Minutes held on October 25, 2023

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  Carried

8.

SPEAKERS AND DELEGATIONS

1.

Presentation; Christine Arnold and Linda Lyons, Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture, providing an update of its accomplishments over the last six months

Linda Lyons, Board Chair, Christine Arnold, Executive Director, along with Charlotte Hail, Artistic Director, advised of the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture's two new staff members and provided an update of the Centre's accomplishments over the last six months.

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0389
  Moved By Councillor Genge
  Seconded By Councillor Dale

  That Council receive the presentation provided by Linda Lyons, Board Chair, Christine Arnold, Executive Director and Charlotte Hail, Artistic Director for the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture regarding an update of the Centre's accomplishments over the last six months.

  
  
  
  Carried

  Steve Jacobson, 1 Pinery Lane, Jackson's Point, Chair of Health Georgina, along with Daryl Urquart, Vice-Chair, provided comments on the proposal to Council.  Health Georgina is interviewing and collecting data from residents regarding Georgina health care service levels.  In principal, Health Georgina agrees with staff, supports establishment of limited time task force.  The goal is to create a made-in-Georgina health care strategy.

  RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0390

  Moved by Councillor Fellini

  Seconded by Regional Councillor Davison

  That Council receive the verbal presentation provided by Steve Jacobson, Chair of Health Georgina, providing data collected by Health Georgina members concerning the state of health care in Georgina and the health care needs going forward

  Carried

  Chris Stuart, 129 The Queensway N, Keswick, regarding Report No. LS-2023-0019, legalizing use of off-road vehicles in the Town, expressing concerns for off-road vehicles being driven on Town roads for recreational purposes all year round and not for the purpose of accessing the lake during the winter months for ice fishing, indicating that these vehicles are not road-worthy and fines should be increased as a deterrent.  

  RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0391

  Moved by Councillor Neeson

  Seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff

  That Council receive the concerns expressed by Chris Stuart regarding off-road vehicles being driven on Town roads for recreational purposes and not for the purpose of accessing the lake during the winter months for ice fishing, indicating that these vehicles are not road-worthy and fines should be increased as a deterrent.   

  Carried

  Hamid Sharifi, business owner and member of the Jackson's Point BIA, voiced his concerns regarding Lake Drive being transformed into a one-way travel lane and vehicle speed, noting that the concerns expressed in the report are only during three months of the year and suggested the use of speed bumps, more street lights and potentially cameras instead.

  RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0392

  Moved by Councillor Genge

  Seconded by Councillor Dale

  That Council receive the concerns expressed by Hamid Sharifi, local business owner and member of the Jackson's Point BIA, regarding Report No. OI-2023-0020, Lake Drive Functional Assessment Study, concerning the potential for Lake Drive to permit one-way traffic only and suggesting the use of speed bumps, more street lights and cameras as safety measures.

  Carried

  Chantelle Reynolds, 68 Shorecrest Drive, Willow Beach; Chair of Jackson's Point Business Association, advised that concerns have been expressed by local business owners concerning changing Lake Drive into a one1-way street with two lanes for bicycles and pedestrians and noting that none of the business owners were included in the survey.  Concerns were raised regarding traffic flow and narrow residential streets, she requested the business owners be included in decisions made and that two-way traffic should extend from Dalton Road to at least Da La Salle Park.

  RESOLUTON NO. C-2023-0393

  Moved by Councillor Genge

  Seconded by Councillor Neeson

  That Council receive the concerns expressed by Chantelle Reynolds, Chair of the Jackson's Point Business Association, regarding report OI-2023-0020, Lake Drive Functional Assessment Study, requesting business owners be included in any decisions, that traffic flow from west to east and that two-way traffic should extend from Dalton Road to at least De La Salle Park.

  Carried

  
  

9.

PETITIONS

none

10.

PUBLIC MEETINGS  None.

11.

REPORTS

1.

Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

• Moved By Councillor Dale
  Seconded By Councillor Genge
  
  
  
  

a.

Animal Shelter Services Partnership - Memorandum of Understanding

Report No. LS-2023-0024

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0394
  1. That Council receive Report No. LS-2023-0024 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Legislative Services dated November 22^nd, 2023 regarding the Animal Shelter Services Partnership Memorandum of Understanding.

      

  2. That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Towns of Aurora, East Gwillimbury, and Newmarket for the provision of Animal Shelter Services for a five-year term with an optional one-year extension.
  
  
  
  

b.

Bi-Annual Traffic Control and Parking Request Work Plan Update

Report No. OI-2023-0028

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0395
  1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2023-0028 prepared by the Road 
     Operations Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department, dated 
     November 22, 2023, regarding the Biannual Traffic Report;
  2. That Council receive the Speed Hump Pilot Program Update and approve 
     the additional budget of $25,000.00 funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization 
     Reserve to install 5 more speed humps; and,
  3. That staff report back on the Speed Hump Pilot Program in Q3 of 2024 including an amended traffic calming policy.
  
  
  
  

e.

Traffic Bylaw 2002-0046 Consolidation

Report No. OI-2023-0029

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0396
  1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2023-0029 prepared by the Operations Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department, dated November 22, 2023, regarding the Traffic Bylaw 2002-0046 Consolidation;
  2. That Council approve the proposed amendments to the new, consolidated Traffic Bylaw in Attachment 2;
  3. That Council approve that any reference to Bylaw 2002-0046 in any existing, procedures, policies, and existing Bylaws shall be in reference to the new, consolidated Traffic Bylaw until such time that the documents can be amended; and 
  4. That York Regional Police be advised of the Bylaw revisions for Speed Limits (Schedule XXVIII). 
  
  
  
  

h.

Municipal Insurance and Risk Management Services Renewal - 2024

Report No. LS-2023-0020

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0397
  1. That Report No. LS-2023-0020 prepared by the Clerk's Division, Legislative Services, dated November 22, 2023 respecting the Municipal Insurance and Risk Management Services Renewal - 2024 be received.

      

  2. That the Town enter into an agreement with BFL Canada Risk and Insurance Inc. (BFL) for Municipal Insurance Coverage and Risk Management services for a one (1) year term commencing January 1, 2024, based on a total annual insurance premium of $1,106,294.00 plus taxes and any additional premium increase resulting from the addition of new assets and operations during the term.

      

  3. That Council authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to process the renewal of Insurance Coverage and Risk Management Services for the Town of Georgina and execute all other necessary documents, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract.

      

  4. That Council authorize the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer I Treasurer to fund the excess insurance claims that may arise through the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve, if the Town’s insurance claims exceed the approved Budget for 2024.
  
  
  
  
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  Carried

c.

Research and Considerations to inform Council on Health Georgina’s request for funding re: Physician Recruitment and a future Urgent Care Centre

Report No. SI-2023-0016

Olga Lawton and Susan Lazzer, provided a summary of the report, indicating the next steps in the process; a) retain health care system expert to develop a made-in-Georgina health care strategy and action plan, b) establish time-limited task force to develop the strategy and plan with representatives from Town Council, Ontario Health, Health Georgina, Southlake Regional Health Centre, Oakvalley Health (Markham-Stouffville Hospital), York Region, Chippewas of Georgina Island, various health care providers, and c) Town to provide temporary support to ensure successful development of strategy.

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0398
  Moved By Councillor Fellini
  Seconded By Councillor Neeson
  1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2023-0016 prepared by the Strategic Initiatives Department, dated November 22, 2023, respecting the research to inform Council’s decision on Health Georgina’s request for funding related to Physician Recruitment and a future Urgent Care Centre.
  2. That Council direct staff to prepare a business case to be considered during the 2024 budget deliberation process on December 5th and 6th, 2023.
  
  
  
  Carried
• Moved By Councillor Neeson
  Seconded By Councillor Dale

  That the Council meeting recess at 10:40am

  
  
  
  Carried

  The Council meeting reconvened at 10:55am

  
  

f.

Off-Road Vehicles Public Consultation Update

Report No. LS-2023-0019

Mike Hutchinson provided a summary of the report.

Council; 

• all rules and requirements to be communicated to the public
• baseline data on ATV fines and calls for comparison
• partnership with local association 'Georgina ATV and Off-Road Riders'
• extra trailer zones
• partner with York Regional Police, additional feedback campaign, extra attention to Young's Harbour and Adeline Park regarding trailering
• raise fines
• implement pilot project, strictly to transport people to the lake for ice fishing purposes, potential proof of trip via production of appropriate paperwork
• exclude Hedge Road
• require separate licence for off-road vehicles, in addition to driver's license

• Moved By Regional Councillor Davison
  Seconded By Councillor Neeson

  That the Council Meeting recess at 12:20pm 

  
  
  
  Carried

  The Council Meeting reconvened at 12:45pm

  Councillor Fellini left the meeting during recess.

  
  
• Moved By Councillor Dale
  Seconded By Councillor Neeson

  3.  "During the pilot project period, that all roads east of Park Road within Ward 5 be included in the pilot project during the winter months for ice-fishing purposes to access the lake and rivers, from December 1st, 2023 to April 15, 2024'.

  
  
  
  Withdrawn
• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0399
  Moved By Councillor Genge
  Seconded By Regional Councillor Davison
  1. That Council receive Report No. LS-2023-0019 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Legislative Services dated November 22, 2023 respecting an update on Off-Road Vehicles.

      

  2. That Council direct staff to return with a By-law for the use of off-road vehicles on Town roads within the Waterfront Park Buffer Area during daylight hours as a pilot project from January 17, 2024 to April 15, 2024, said pilot project to include all types of off-road vehicles excluding dirt bikes and potentially including golf carts, subject to compliance with Provincial regulations, ensuring drivers are fully licensed, educated/trained and insured, and that a communication plan be put into place.
  
  

  Voters	YEA	NAY	Abstain	Conflict
  Mayor Quirk	X
  Regional Councillor Davison	X
  Councillor Neeson	X
  Councillor Genge	X
  Councillor Biggerstaff	X
  Councillor Dale	X
  Results	6	0	0	0

  
  
  
  Carried (6 to 0)

  A recorded vote was requested; the Town Clerk recorded the vote as follows:

  
  
• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0400
  Moved By Councillor Genge
  Seconded By Regional Councillor Davison

  3.   That the pilot project be expanded to include the Ward 5 catchment area east of Park Road inside the boundaries of Park Road, Old Homestead Road, Weir's Sideroad, Ravenshoe Road, Lakeridge Road and Highway 48, from January 17, 2024 to April 1, 2024 for the purpose of crossing Highway 48 and accessing the waterfront park buffer zone to access the lake or rivers for ice fishing, excluding all Regional roads and Regional forests within said boundary area.

  
  

  Voters	YEA	NAY	Abstain	Conflict
  Mayor Quirk	X
  Regional Councillor Davison		X
  Councillor Neeson	X
  Councillor Genge	X
  Councillor Biggerstaff	X
  Councillor Dale	X
  Results	5	1	0	0

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 1)

  A recorded vote was requested; the Town Clerk recorded the vote as follows:

  
  
• Moved By Councillor Biggerstaff
  Seconded By Councillor Dale

  That the Council meeting recess at 1:15pm

  
  
  
  Carried

  The Council Meeting reconvened at 1:50pm

  
  

d.

Lake Drive Functional Assessment Study Update

Report No. OI-2023-0020

Michael Vos; staff were requested to undertake a comparative engineering assessment of options to improve the Lake Drive corridor for all road users. Olivia Falcone, Transportation Planner and Jay Goldberg, Project Manager for WSP, provided an overview of the project.

Some Council suggestions and concerns;

• Lake Drive North from Church Street to Metro Road is not part of Section 2
• consideration of traffic calming and safety controls; stop signs, speed humps, traffic cameras
• safety issues with sharing of roadway by cyclists and pedestrians, not the sole option
• insufficient justification on impact assessment determination
• redirecting traffic on residential streets
• sightline concerns along Hedge Road
• alter Lake Drive boundaries; modify Phase 1 
• defer to 2025

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0401
  Moved By Councillor Neeson
  Seconded By Councillor Dale
  1. That Council receive report OI-2023-0020 prepared by the Operations & Infrastructure Department dated November 22, 2023 regarding the Lake Drive Functional Assessment Study update;
  2. That Council receive the attached report “Lake Drive Functional Assessment Study, Final Report”, dated November 13, 2023, prepared by WSP (“the LDFA Final Report”); and,
  3. That Council direct staff to prepare a business case for the detailed design to implement the modified Phase (i) which includes Lake Drive North from Metro Road at North Gwillimbury Park to Woodbine Avenue, and Lake Drive East from Woodbine Avenue to Dalton Road, of the Lake Drive Functional Assessment for the 2024 Budget deliberations.
  
  

  Voters	YEA	NAY	Abstain	Conflict
  Mayor Quirk	X
  Regional Councillor Davison	X
  Councillor Neeson	X
  Councillor Genge		X
  Councillor Biggerstaff	X
  Councillor Dale	X
  Results	5	1	0	0

  
  
  
  Carried (5 to 1)

a.

Additional Correspondence from Hugh Sibbald regarding Lake Drive safety

b.

Additional Correspondence from Stephen McGregor regarding Lake Drive safety

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0402
  Moved By Councillor Genge
  Seconded By Regional Councillor Davison

  That Council receive two additional pieces of correspondence from Hugh Sibbald and Stephen McGregor regarding Report No. OI-2023-0020 and Lake Drive safety.

  
  
  
  Carried

g.

Lake Drive Shoreline Action Plan – Surveyor Services

Report No. DS-2023-0087

Advisement:  This report was dealt with under Addendum Item 11.1.k

k.

Report Revision - Lake Drive Shoreline Action Plan – Surveyor Services

Report No. DS-2023-0087

Trevor Jacobs reviewed the report.

Councillor Neeson declared a conflict with Item 11.1.(g) and (k) due to his being a member of a Beach Association; Councillor Neeson left the meeting at this time (3:30pm) and did not take part in the vote.

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0403
  Moved By Regional Councillor Davison
  Seconded By Councillor Genge
  1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2023-0087, prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department, dated November 22, 2023, regarding the Lake Drive Shoreline Action Plan - Surveyor Services;

      

  2. That Council approve the budget for Category 2, survey costs, of the Lake Drive Shoreline Action Plan, based on results of Contract “DSD2023-099 Surveyor Services – Lake Drive”, in the amount of $655,059.00, along with a 30% contingency of $196,518.00, totaling $851,577.00, and

      

  3. That Council set the survey costs per lakeside lot for Eligible Property Owners (EPOs) at $2,433.00, based on an estimated 350 lakeside lots with 100% participation; and

      

  4. That Council allocate funding from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve for the Additional Survey Works outlined in the Provisional Item found in Schedule B of Contract “DSD2023-099 Surveyor Services – Lake Drive”, in the amount of $79,650.00, along with a 30% contingency of $23,895.00 totalling $103,545.00, plus applicable HST of 1.76%; and

      

  5. That in accordance with Operational Step #7 of the Action Plan and Recommendations 2 and 4 above, Council approve the contract award for surveying services to IBW Surveyors and authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to execute the agreement between the Town of Georgina and IBW Surveyors, together with any other necessary documents required to give effect to the agreement; and,

      

  6. That staff report back to Council on providing EPOs the option of a payment plan, with a comprehensive outline of the payment plan option, including interest rates, overall structure, duration of payments, and seek authorization for the associated by-law.
  
  
  
  Carried

  Councillor Neeson returned to the Council Chambers at this time.

  
  

i.

Update – Economic Development and Tourism Grant Programs and the Approval Process

Report No. SI-2023-0017

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0404
  Moved By Regional Councillor Davison
  Seconded By Councillor Dale
  1. That Council receive Report SI-2023-0017 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Strategic Initiatives Department respecting updates on the Economic Development and Tourism Grant Programs and the approval process.
  2. That Council direct the Internal Review Team to undertake the evaluation and approval of all Grant Programs administered through the Economic Development and Tourism Division and direct the Clerks Division to update the Terms of Reference for the Economic Development Committee accordingly.
  3. That once staff has created the guidelines and evaluation criteria for each of the grants, that this information be shared with Council Members as education.
  
  
  
  Carried

j.

ROC Cafeteria Pilot Program

Report No. CSD-2023-0014

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0405
  Moved By Regional Councillor Davison
  Seconded By Councillor Biggerstaff
  1. That Council receive Report No. CSD​-2023-0014 prepared by the Community Services Department dated November 22, 2023, respecting the 2023-2024 ROC cafeteria winter operations.

      

  2. That Council approve Community Services selection of Dina’s Cuzina to operate the ROC cafeteria for the 2023-2024 ROC winter operation.

      

  3. That Council authorizes the Director of Community Services to enter into the agreement for the pilot program in the 2023-2024 winter operation of the ROC cafeteria with Dina’s Cuzina.
  
  
  
  Carried

12.

DISPOSITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

1.

Dispositions/Proclamations

a.

Town of Aurora requesting the government to re-evaluate its formula for permitting cannabis retail stores within municipal boundaries

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0406
  Moved By Regional Councillor Davison
  Seconded By Councillor Neeson

  That Council endorse the Town of Aurora's position urging the Province of Ontario to re-evaluate its formula on how many cannabis stores are permissible within the boundaries of a municipality including but not limited to utilizing; a) a cap or upper limit, b) a population per capita formula and c) a distance to the next cannabis retail store formula, and that this formula extend to all existing municipalities.

  
  
  
  Carried

b.

Enbridge Gas Inc, Natural Gas expansion and home heating affordability program consultation

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0407
  Moved By Regional Councillor Davison
  Seconded By Councillor Dale

  That Council receive correspondence from Enbridge Gas Inc respecting the launch of its consultation on the future of natural gas expansion and home heating affordability and requesting any feedback by the deadline of December 15, 2023.

  
  
  
  Carried

2.

General Information Items

a.

Information Items

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0408
  Moved By Councillor Biggerstaff
  Seconded By Councillor Neeson

  That Council receive the General Information items for November 22, 2023.

  
  
  
  Carried

b.

Briefing Notes

a.

Implementation of Administrative Monetary Penalty Policies and the Appointment of Hearing Officers

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0409
  Moved By Councillor Neeson
  Seconded By Councillor Biggerstaff

  That Council receive the briefing note concerning implementation of Administrative Monetary Penalty Policies and the Appointment of Hearing Officers.

  
  
  
  Carried

b.

Integrity Commissioner Annual Report 2022

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0410
  Moved By Councillor Dale
  Seconded By Regional Councillor Davison

  That Council receive the briefing note concerning the Integrity Commissioner Annual Report 2022.

  
  
  
  Carried

13.

MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

1.

Notice of Motion introduced by Councillor Dale on November 15, 2023; Remembrance commemorative initiatives

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0411
  Moved By Councillor Dale
  Seconded By Councillor Neeson

  WHEREAS the Town of Georgina and the Country of Canada made a significant contribution to protect the rights and freedoms of our people and our allies while many Canadians made the ultimate sacrifice;

  AND WHEREAS we gather on November 11th each year, Lest we forget;

  AND WHEREAS the Legion of Canada has the poppy to symbolize those who served and those who gave their lives for each generation that followed selflessly so that we may express ourselves in a free nation;  

  AND WHEREAS the reminder of these great and harrowing sacrifices remind us not only of what is in our and indeed the world's history but, what we must guard and understand going forward as a community and a country;

  AND WHEREAS one day to honour and pay tribute is given, we must keep the memory and the gratitude year-round, Lest we forget;

  AND WHEREAS the poppy symbol must be respected and never walked on, worn and displayed to keep the sacred acknowledgment above all else;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Town of Georgina staff be directed to work with the appropriate stakeholders to establish commemorative remembrance initiatives that serve as a daily reminder honouring all those who serve and the many who paid the ultimate sacrifice. These initiatives are to be presented by staff to Council for approval by end of Q2 of 2024.

  
  
  
  Carried

14.

REGIONAL BUSINESS

• Tabling Region's budget for 2024/25/26
• Special Council meeting regarding Housing and Homelessness

15.

OTHER BUSINESS

None

16.

BY-LAWS

• Moved By Councillor Dale
  Seconded By Councillor Genge

  That the following bylaw be adopted;

  
  
  
  

1.

Bylaw Number 2023-0087 (TR-1) to regulate traffic and govern and control the parking of vehicles in the Town of Georgina

• 
  
  
  Carried

17.

CLOSED SESSION

Closed Session Item 17.1.a was withdrawn

18.

CONFIRMING BY-LAW

• Moved By Councillor Genge
  Seconded By Councillor Biggerstaff

  That the following bylaw be adopted;

  
  
  
  

1.

Bylaw Number 2023-0088 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on November 22, 2023

• 
  
  
  Carried

19.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

• Moved By Councillor Genge
  Seconded By Councillor Dale

  That the Council meeting adjourn at 3:50pm

  
  
  
  Carried