THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF GEORGINA
Council Agenda

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
26557 Civic Centre Rd.
Keswick, ON

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

 

3.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

4.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 

5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

6.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

7.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

8.
SPEAKERS AND DELEGATIONS

 

9.
PETITIONS

 

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


Recommendation(s):

  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”.

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


Recommendation(s):

  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.

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


Recommendation(s):

  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 Confidential Attachment No. 1 be discussed in Closed Session, as it contains personal information.
  4. That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the appointment.
  5. 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.

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


Recommendation(s):

  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 public road allowance.
  2. That Council provide direction to Staff on whether to develop and implement a program and licensing bylaw to permit restaurants/cafes to establish temporary patios within the public road allowance.
  3. In the event that Council directs 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.

e.
Non-Profit Organization Grant Program

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

Report No. SI-2024-0018


Recommendation(s):

  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;
  2. That Council re-allocate $140,000 from the $350,000 Non-Profit Organization Grant Program for the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture and that the Director of Community Services bring a report to Council regarding the details of a 5-year service agreement and longer-term lease agreement with the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture;
  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 annual Non-Profit Organization Grant Program;
  4. That Council establish an ongoing annual operating budget for the Non-Profit Organization Grant Program of $210,000 starting in 2025;
  5. 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 $60,000
    • 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; and,
  6. 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.).

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


Recommendation(s):

  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.

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


Recommendation(s):

  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 provide Delegated Authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to use grant funds received through the Housing Accelerator Fund program to achieve the Housing Action Plan initiatives;
  4. That staff bring forward a Council report regarding the recommended use of any remaining grant funding not applied to the Housing Action Plan initiatives for approval; and,
  5. That Council endorse the submission of an application to the Housing Accelerator Fund – Intake 2.

OR ALTERNATIVELY,

That in the event Council does not support the proposed Housing Action Plan:

  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; and,
  2. That Council direct staff not to apply to the Housing Accelerator Fund – Intake 2.

     

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


Recommendation(s):

  1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2024-0016 prepared by the Operations Division, Operation & Infrastructure Department, dated September 11, 2024, regarding the;
  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:
    1. Schedule XXX Community Safety Zones to include the areas listed within Attachment 2
    2. 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

       

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


Recommendation(s):


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;


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;


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,

c. Any overage beyond $300,000 to be allocated to Tax-Levy Funded Discretionary Reserves for use on future capital projects; 


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.

2.
Reports Requiring Separate Discussion

 

12.
DISPOSITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

13.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

14.
REGIONAL BUSINESS

 

15.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

16.
BYLAWS

 

17.
CLOSED SESSION

 

1.
Motion to move into Closed Session of Council

 

a.
PERSONAL MATTER ABOUT AN IDENTIFIDABLE 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 239(2)(f), MA; legal advice regarding improvement to Town-owned infrastructure

 

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 Center Agreement

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

 

2.
Motion to reconvene into Open Session of Council and report on matters discussed in Closed Session

 

18.
CONFIRMING BYLAW

 

19.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
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