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 Grossi
  • Councillor Waddington
  • Councillor Fellini
  • Councillor Sebo
  • Councillor Harding
Members of Council Absent:
  • Councillor Neeson
Staff Present:
  • Ryan Cronsberry, CAO
  • Harold Lenters, Director of Development Services
  • Ron Jenkins, Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief
  • Bev Moffatt, Director of Human Resources
  • Val Stevens, Director, Library Services/CEO
  • Rachel Dillabough, Town Clerk
  • Mamata Baykar, Deputy Clerk
  • Alan Drozd, Manager of Planning Policy
  • Anne Winstanley, Supervisor, Communications
  • Janet Porter, Manager of Development Planning
  • Karyn Stone, Manager, Economic Development & Tourism
  • Lawrence Artin, Head, Special Capital Initiatives
  • Michael Vos, Manager, Roads
  • Mike Hutchinson, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement
  • Shawn Nastke, Director, Strategic Initiatives
  • Tanya Thompson, Communications Manager
  • Michael Bigioni, Director of Legislative Services, Town Solicitor
Others Present:
  • Cheyenne McAnuff, Committee Services Coordinator


“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.”

As noted above

  • August 4th to 7th, Annual Sutton Fair and Horse Show returned, well attended
  • Saturday, August 13th, Painted Perch Festival, Jackson's Point Parkette
  • Monday, August 1st, Pefferlaw Association of Ratepayers (PAR) Picnic and Lion's Car Show held at the Pefferlaw Lions Community Hall
  • Item No. 12.1.d.(a), Additional correspondence from Kent and Erin Raymond
  • item No. 18.1.d, Closed Session, proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or board regarding Riveredge Drive
  • Due to an initial lack of audio at the beginning of this meeting, Mayor Quirk advised that under 'Moment of Meditation', Council recognized the recent passing of Fran Wheeler, wife of former Regional Councillor Danny Wheeler, and Percy Lance, former Roads Department Town employee
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0281
    Moved ByCouncillor Fellini
    Seconded ByCouncillor Waddington

    That the August 10, 2022 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted;

    • Item No. 12.1.d(a), Additional correspondence from Kent and Erin Raymond
    • item No. 18.1.d, Closed Session, proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or board regarding Riveredge Drive


    Carried

Regional Councillor Grossi declared an interest in Item Nos. 12.1.g and 12.1.h concerning the Lake Simcoe Shoreline Jurisdiction Action Plan as he and his spouse own property on Lake Drive. 

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0282
    Moved ByCouncillor Sebo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Harding

    That the following minutes be adopted with the following amendment to the Council Minutes of June 22, 2022; page 7, the words 'town-owed' be amended to read 'town-owned'.



Colin Brown, HHL Law Firm, 17360 Yonge Street, Newmarket, regarding Item Nos. 12.1(g) and (h), on behalf of clients, suggested the Town is not prepared to identify the road allowance because it is not able to do that, that the process the Town has implemented removes all the procedural rights of residents for a hearing and appeal process, the Town has not established its legal rights to this land and is unfair to request residents to do the same.  The entire process was based on an incorrect assumption of ownership, it is unfairly precedential to the residents and the Town should follow the process set out in the Boundaries Act.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0283
    Moved ByCouncillor Sebo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That Council receive the delegation provided by Colin Brown of HHL Law Firm regarding Item Nos. 12.1.(g) and (h) concerning the Lake Drive Shoreline Jurisdiction Action Plan.



    Carried

    Ashley Mutch, 44 Riveredge Drive, Keswick, regarding Item No. 13.1.b; Mayor Quirk moved forward Item No. 13.1.b to be dealt with at this time.


Ashley Mutch indicated that Riveredge Drive is a dangerous street due to it being narrow, winding, hilly, contains blind spots and vehicles speed along it.  Council and staff were requested numerous times since September 2019 to implement safety measures.  Majority of residents on Riveredge Drive have now signed a form requesting some type of traffic calming measures to be implemented such as speed bumps, reduced speed limit, traffic cameras, they do not feel safe.  Any measures would be appreciated.  Suggested the street possibly be considered a community safety zone, rumble strips, speed cameras.

Michael Vos indicated the Town has conducted traffic speed and volume studies to validate resident's concerns over the past two years, deployed a trailer providing instant feedback radar and conducting speed and volume studies at the same time; half of one percent of drivers drove over 60 km/h during the June speed study. 

  • was brought forward in the spring traffic report to install oversized 40 km/hr signage as well as durable markings, 4ft x 3ft markings on the road; were some excessive speeds recorded but does not yet justify installation of permanent traffic calming fixtures
  • can include Riveredge Drive as part of pilot project for speed humps this fall, staff to report back with summary on the project in September

Zaidun Alganabi; Dovedale Drive not expected to be open to the public until the end of 2023 due to construction of homes fronting on Dovedale Drive

Harold Lenters advised that the road is developer-driven rather than Town-driven.  Staff can work with the developer to open Dovedale Drive to traffic during construction

Michael Vos;

  • installation of regulatory 'local traffic only' signage on Riveredge Drive and Riverglen Drive would require bylaw approval, can be an option
  • Durable markings on the road will be in place by the end of August as a visual deterrent and will be studied for results
  • Community Safety Zones are typically adjacent to a school or park; staff is determining if Riveredge Drive has been previously signed as a Community Safety Zone
  • the number of 'Caution, Children at Play' signs along Riveredge Drive is unknown

Michael Bigioni - liability would stem from negligence rather than making changes to traffic on a roadway that would improve safety

  • no definition of 'local traffic only' but it would be a visual deterrent and likely difficult to enforce
  • majority of instances of speed humps are on 40 and 50 km/h speed limits and those that have excessive speeders over 60 km/h

Chief Jenkins; fire department is not in favour of speed bumps as it slows down their response time to emergencies

Ashley Mutch; sounds like Riveredge Drive was not intended to have as much traffic as it does, is adjacent to two paths that lead to parks, sightlines are low.  Residents are asking for change.  Considering all the safety issues along the street, whether or not it meets the requirements, it should be a good contender to be included in safety programs.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0284
    Moved ByCouncillor Fellini
    Seconded ByCouncillor Harding

    That Riveredge Drive be included in the speed bump pilot project for review, that flexible bollards be installed this season, if possible, in an appropriate location along Riveredge Drive, that a 'Children at Play' sign be installed in an appropriate location, possibly at the entrance to the park, and that staff further investigate potential Community Safety Zone identification along Riveredge Drive and report back.



    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0285
    Moved ByCouncillor Fellini
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sebo

    That Council receive the delegation by Ashley Mutch of Riveredge Drive, requesting traffic safety measures be implemented along Riveredge Drive.



    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0286
    Moved ByRegional Councillor Grossi
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That the Town of Georgina install oversized 'Local Traffic Only' signs at both the east entrance and west entrance of Riveredge Drive immediately, for the purpose of identifying this street as local traffic only, and that the appropriate by-law be adopted.



    Carried

12.

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Waddington
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sebo

    That the following reports be adopted;



Report No. LS-2022-0015

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0287
    Moved ByCouncillor Waddington
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sebo
    1. That Council receive Report No. LS-2022-0015 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Legislative Services dated August 10, 2022 respecting one (1) Application for Sign By-law Relief for a Wall Sign at 174 the Queensway South.

       

    2. That Council approve the application for Sign By-law Relief for a Wall Sign at 174 the Queensway South.


Report No. DS-2022-0066

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0288
    Moved ByCouncillor Waddington
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sebo
    1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2022-0066 prepared by the Development Engineering Division, Development Services Department, dated August 10, 2022 respecting the land transfer of Part 1, Plan 65R-39239 within the Cedar Ridge Subdivision.

       

    2. That Council adopt a by-law authorizing the Town Solicitor to complete the conveyance of Part 1, Plan 65R-39239 from the Town of Georgina to RSM Canada as Receiver of Greenvilla (Sutton) Investment Limited., all in accordance with Section 13.1 of the Subdivision Agreement dated August 18, 2014, last revised November 2020 between the Town of Georgina and 2088556 Ontario Inc., 935860 Ontario Limited, Greenvilla (Sutton) Investment Limited and Greenvilla Development Group Inc.


    Carried

Report No. DS-2022-0058

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0289
    Moved ByCouncillor Sebo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Waddington

    1.That Council receive Report No. DS-2022-0058 prepared by the Development Engineering Division, Development Services Department dated August 10, 2022, respecting Catering Road mandatory water and sewer connection.

    2.That Council provide relief for the properties fronting Catering Road of Section 1 of the mandatory water and sewer connection By-law No. 2002-0106 (PWO-3), which requires buildings to connect to water and sewer within one year of notice by the Municipality, and instead require that connections to water and sewer be made within two years of notice by the Municipality.



    Carried

Report No. LS-2022-0014

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0290
    Moved ByCouncillor Waddington
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Grossi
    1. That Council receive Report No. LS-2022-0014 prepared by the Clerks Division, Legislative Services Department, dated August 10, 2022 regarding Request for Taxicab Tariff Adjustment;

       

    2. That Council approve the proposed increase in the Taxicab Metered Tariff fee to $3.50 for the first 135 metres or part thereof and $0.27 for each additional 135 metres or part thereof; and,

       

    3. That Council approve the proposed By-law to amend Taxicab Tariff, included as Attachment 4 to Report No. LS-2022-0014, to recognize the proposed increase in the Taxicab Metered Tariff fee.


    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Sebo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Harding

    That the Council meeting recess at 10:35am



    Carried

    The Council meeting reconvened at 10:50am


Report No. LS-2022-0012

  • following the issuance of an offer to sell to the two abutting property owners, staff is requested to provide an update to Council with the responses if both property owners are not in a position to accept the offer, for further discussion on the balance of land
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0291
    Moved ByCouncillor Harding
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sebo
    1. That Report No. LS-2022-0012 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services Department, dated August 10, 2022, respecting the stopping up, closing and conveying of a portion of the lane located north of Sixth Street (PIN No. 03537-1055), along with additional correspondence from Kent and Erin Raymond providing comments on the report, be received.
    2. That Council direct staff to offer to sell the subject land to the abutting landowners at 150 Clovelly Cove and 12 Sixth Street.
    3. That a By-law be passed to authorize the stopping up, closure and sale of the lane north of Sixth Street identified as PIN No. 03537-1055 to an abutting property owner(s) at the rate of $3.74 per square foot, in accordance with the Surplus Land Policy.


    Carried

Lawrence Artin provided the eighth verbal update on the construction progress of the Multi Use Recreation Complex (MURC) on Woodbine Avenue.  The grand opening and occupancy are yet to be determined.  It is expected that the public will be able to start enjoying the amenities in the first or second quarter of 2024.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0292
    Moved ByCouncillor Waddington
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sebo

    That Council receive the verbal update by staff on the construction progress of the Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC).



    Carried

Report No. DS-2022-0069


Regional Councillor Grossi declared an interest in Item No. 12.1.g concerning the Lake Simcoe Shoreline Jurisdiction Action Plan as he and his spouse own property on Lake Drive; Regional Councillor Grossi left the meeting and did not participate in any discussion or vote.

Anna Henriques provided a power point presentation.

John Hart advised that the Interim Policy exists for emergency situations and situations where special circumstances are required.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0293
    Moved ByCouncillor Waddington
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini
    1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2022-0069 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department, dated August 10, 2022, respecting a Project Schedule for implementation of operational and policy steps in the Lake Drive Shoreline Jurisdiction Action Plan for residential indirect waterfront properties;

       

    2. That Council endorse the Project Schedule for implementation of the Lake Drive Shoreline Jurisdiction Action Plan for residential indirect waterfront properties, in accordance with Report No. DS-2022-0069;

       

    3. That Council direct staff to draft a potential Interim Policy for indirect waterfront properties within the Lake Drive Shoreline Jurisdiction Action Plan to allow certain works to proceed on lakeside lands, subject to certain conditions, prior to completion of the Action Plan, for submission to Council in September, 2022 for consideration;

       

    4. That Council approve a revision to the definition of “lakeside lands” in the Lake Drive Shoreline Jurisdiction Action Plan, as outlined in this report.


    Carried

Report No. DS-20220-0070


Regional Councillor Grossi declared an interest in Item No. 12.1.h concerning the Lake Simcoe Shoreline Jurisdiction Action Plan as he and his spouse own property on Lake Drive; Regional Councillor Grossi left the meeting and did not participate in any discussion or vote.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0294
    Moved ByCouncillor Fellini
    Seconded ByCouncillor Waddington
    1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2022-0070 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department, dated August 10, 2022, respecting a Project Schedule for implementation of policy step #12 in the Lake Drive Shoreline Jurisdiction Action Plan for beach associations; and,

       

    2. That Staff report back in the first quarter of 2023 with a Project Schedule and any budgetary needs respecting the implementation of operational and policy steps in the Lake Drive Shoreline Jurisdiction Action Plan for beach associations.


    Carried

13.
DISPOSITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS, GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS AND COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT

  

1.
Dispositions/Proclamations

  
  • Staff was requested to consider maintenance other than during the winter months such as weed control and trip hazards along sidewalks
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0295
    Moved ByCouncillor Waddington
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sebo

    That correspondence from the Region of York requesting confirmation regarding the Region assuming winter maintenance of sidewalks adjacent to Regional roads, given Regional tax levy implications, be received and referred to the appropriate staff for comments prior to the September 30th date.



    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0296
    Moved ByCouncillor Harding
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Grossi

    That Council receive correspondence from the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee requesting attendance by certain staff at the next scheduled Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting concerning accessibility standards in parks with the understanding that the relevant staff will attend when required.



    Carried
  • Committee budgets are intended to be spent on small items
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0297
    Moved ByCouncillor Harding
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Grossi

    That Council receive correspondence from the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee requesting a feasibility study for installation of a universally designed fully accessible family washroom with an adult change table at De La Salle beach and refer it to the Director of Community Services to attend the first scheduled Committee meeting in 2003 for discussion, in relation to the Waterfront Master Plan.



    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0298
    Moved ByCouncillor Harding
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Grossi

    That Council receive the request from the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee requesting staff to create an updated Communications Plan for promotion of Georgina's accessible spaces and refer it to the Director of Strategic Initiatives for discussion with the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee during its first meeting in 2023.



    Carried

Bev Moffatt advised that the Centre for Diversity and Inclusion is a good starting point; $3,000 is for a 12-month partnership.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0299
    Moved ByCouncillor Sebo
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Grossi

    That Council receive and endorse correspondence from the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee requesting that the Human Resources Department become an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) in order to assist the Town in beginning to create an anti-racism policy strategy, seeking to enter into a 3-year partnership commitment, which will be embedded in the HR Strategic Plan, and that staff provide the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee, in the new Term of Office, with an update on this initiative.



    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0300
    Moved ByCouncillor Sebo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That Council receive correspondence from the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee acknowledging the creation and distribution of the final 'Hate Has No Place Here' decal.



    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0301
    Moved ByCouncillor Sebo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Waddington

    That Council receive correspondence from the Georgina Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee endorsing the idea of a Trail Captain program, a program designed to create community involvement with the residents living within close proximity to a section of a trail system, and request staff to investigate the benefits to implementing of a Trail Captain program in Georgina.



    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0302
    Moved ByRegional Councillor Grossi
    Seconded ByCouncillor Harding

    That Council receive the General Information items of August 10, 2022.



    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0303
    Moved ByCouncillor Fellini
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sebo

    That Council receive the Briefing Note advising of the approval of the following grants provided for through the Economic Development Grant Application process;

    • $2,500 to the Ontario Water Centre for its ClearWater Farm Summer Saturdays, Musical Performances from June 18 to October 8
    • $1,000 to Project Hostel o/a Yellow Brick House for its 2022 Break the Silence - Step In My Shoes Walk on November 6, 2022
    • $3,750 to Nikoletta Dracos for a facade at 115 High Street, Sutton


    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Waddington
    Seconded ByCouncillor Harding

    That Council convene into Closed Session at 12:25 p.m. pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act to deal with the following matters:

    1. Approval of Closed Session Minutes
    2. A POSITION, PLAN, PROCEDURE, CRITERIA OR INSTRUCTION TO BE APPLIED TO ANY NEGOTIATIONS CARRIED ON OR TO BE CARRIED ON BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(k), MA; Negotiations, Garrett Styles Servicing
    3. LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICPIALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(e), MA; Pefferlaw Fire Hall
    4. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Riveredge Drive


    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Waddington
    Seconded ByCouncillor Harding

    That Council reconvene into Open Session at 1:09 p.m. and report on matters discussed in Closed Session.



    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0304
    Moved ByCouncillor Waddington
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    In regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.a being adoption of Closed Session minutes, Regional Councillor Grossi previously declared a pecuniary interest and will not be taking part in the vote to adopt the referenced minutes;

     

    1.  That Council adopt the following minutes; 

    • June 9, 2021
    • July 14, 2021
    • October 6, 2021
    • October 27, 2021
    • January 12, 2022
    • March 30, 2022
    • April 6, 2022


    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0305
    Moved ByCouncillor Waddington
    Seconded ByCouncillor Harding

    In regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.a being adoption of Closed Session minutes, Regional Councillor Grossi and Councillor Fellini previously declared a pecuniary interest and will not be taking part in the vote to adopt the referenced minutes;

    1. That Council adopt the following minutes; May 19, 2021


    Carried
  • Mayor Quirk left the Chair due to a pecuniary interest; Councillor Sebo assumed the position of Chair at this time

    RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0306
    Moved ByCouncillor Waddington
    Seconded ByCouncillor Harding

    In regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.a being adoption of Closed Session minutes, Mayor Quirk and Regional Councillor Grossi previously declared a pecuniary interest and will not be taking part in the vote to adopt the referenced minutes;

    1. That Council adopt the following minutes; May 25, 2022


    Carried

    Mayor Quirk resumed the Chair at this time.


  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0307
    Moved ByCouncillor Waddington
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    In regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.a being adoption of Closed Session minutes, that Council adopt the following minutes;

    • February 3, 2021
    • February 24, 2021
    • April 14, 2021
    • April 28, 2021
    • May 5, 2021
    • June 23, 2021
    • August 11, 2021
    • September 9, 2021
    • September 15, 2021
    • September 22, 2021
    • September 29, 2021
    • November 3, 2021
    • November 17, 2021
    • December 8, 2021
    • December 15, 2021
    • February 2, 2022
    • February 16, 2022
    • March 2, 2022
    • March 23, 2022
    • April 13, 2022
    • April 27, 2022
    • May 4, 2022
    • May 11, 2022
    • May 18, 2022
    • June 22, 2022
    • July 20, 2022


    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0308
    Moved ByCouncillor Sebo
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    In regard to Closed Session Item 18.1.b on the agenda under Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, being a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board regarding Negotiations, Garrett Styles Servicing;

    1. That Council direct staff and the Solicitor to proceed accordingly.


    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0309
    Moved ByCouncillor Harding
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sebo

    In regard to Closed Session Item 18.1.c of the agenda under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, being litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board regarding the Pefferlaw Fire Hall;

    1. That Council receive the Solicitor's update.


    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0310
    Moved ByCouncillor Fellini
    Seconded ByCouncillor Sebo

    In regard to Closed Session Item 18.1.d of 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 Riveredge Drive;

    1. That Council direct staff to proceed accordingly


    Carried
  • Moved ByRegional Councillor Grossi
    Seconded ByCouncillor Harding

    That the following bylaw be adopted;



  • Moved ByCouncillor Harding
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Grossi

    That the meeting adjourn at 1:14 p.m.



    Carried
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