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.
CLI-ECA 2024 Annual Sanitary Collection System Performance Report

This item has attachments. 
1.CLI-ECA 2024 Annual Sanitary Collection System Performance Report.pdf
2.2024 CLI-ECA Annual Sanitary Collection System Performance Report_Attachment 1-Report No. OID2025-004.pdf

Report No. OID-2025-0004


Recommendation(s):

  1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2025-0004 prepared by the Water/Wastewater/Waste Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department regarding the CLI-ECA 2024 Annual Sanitary Collection System Performance Report dated February 26, 2025; and,
  2. That Council approve Attachment 1 being “CLI-ECA 2024 Annual Sanitary Collection System Performance Report” and direct staff to submit the approved report to the Director of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks prior to March 31, 2025.

b.
Georgina Ice Palace Replacement Seating and New Railings

This item has attachments. 
1.Georgina Ice Palace Replacement Seating and New Railings.pdf

Report No CSD-2025-0005


Recommendation(s):

  1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2025-0005 prepared by the Capital Projects Division, Community Services Department dated February 26, 2025 in regards to the Georgina Ice Palace Replacement Seating and New Railings projects.
  2. That Council approve an additional $155,000 of funding, from the Facility Repair and Replacement Reserve, to provide a total revised budget of $180,000 incl NR HST to be allocated to the approved Capital Project No 24-CI-CS-02 – GIP Railings, for the expansion in width of six stairways within the arena seating area and the provision of new centre-line AODA railings at each of the stairways.
  3. That Council approve an additional $115,000 of funding, from the Facility Repair and Replacement Reserve, to provide a total revised budget of $340,000 incl NR HST to be allocated to the approved Capital Project No 25-CI-CS-01 – Georgina Ice Palace Seating. $40,000 of the $340,000 will be used as a contingency.

c.
Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee and Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee appointments to fill vacancies for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office

This item has attachments. 
1.Committee Appointment Report .pdf

Report No. LS-2025-0002


Recommendation(s):

  1. That Report No. LS-2025-0002 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services, dated February 26, 2025, respecting an appointment to the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee and an appointment to the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee, be received.
  2. That Council review the attachment (Confidential Attachment No.1) detailing the applications received for the following Committees:
    1. Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee
    2. Georgina Environmental 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 appointments.
  5. That the appointment of the selected Applicants by Council come into effect upon the passing of the Appointment Bylaw and acceptance of the appointment by the Committee Designates.

d.
Terry Fox Park – Design and Cost Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Terry Fox Park - Design and Cost Update.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Terry Fox Park - Concept Design.pdf

Report No. CSD-2025-0003


Recommendation(s):

  1. ​​That Council receive Report No. CSD-2025-0003 prepared by the Community Services Department dated February 26, 2025, regarding the design and construction of the Terry Fox Park within registered Plan of Subdivision 65M-4658 provided by Orchidtrail Building (BT) Corp.
  2. ​That Council approve the Park design attached to Report No. CSD-2025-0003 provided by Orchidtrail Building (BT) Corp., in the Treasure Hill Subdivision.
  3. ​That Council direct staff to enter into an agreement with Orchidtrail Building (BT) Corp. for the construction of the Terry Fox Park.
  4. ​That Council approve a project budget of $2,072,400 with $1,922,400 to be funded by Development Charges (DC) and $150,000 to be funded by a contribution from Treasure Hill.
  5. ​That Council authorizes the Town Solicitor to execute a Development Charge Credit Agreement between Orchidtrail Building (BT) Corp. and the Corporation of the Town of Georgina for the construction of Terry Fox Park. 

(Advisement:  Presentation to be provided by Treasure Hill representative)

e.
Draft Plan of Condominium Application

This item has attachments. 
1.117 Spring Road - Draft Plan of Condominium Application .pdf
2.Consolidated Attachments, 117 Spring Road (01.165).pdf

ZHENGJI ZHUGE and JIA LI


Lot 9, Plan 65M-2613, 117 Spring Road, Keswick, File # 01.165


Report No. DS-2025-0012


Recommendation(s):

  1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2025-0012 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated February 26, 2025 respecting an application for Draft Plan of Condominium (Common Element) approval (File: 01.165) submitted by WSP Canada Inc. on behalf of Zhengji Zhuge and Jia Li for the property legally described as Lot 9, Plan 65M-2613 and addressed as 117 Spring Road, Keswick;

     

  2. That Council approve the Draft Plan of Condominium application, subject to the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval forming Attachment 9 to Report DS-2025-0012;

     

  3. That Council reserve 41.06 persons equivalent of servicing allocation for the proposed development from Category 2 - Major Residential Development - Built-Up Area for a period of up to three years in accordance with the lapsing provision noted in the Draft Plan Conditions; and,

     

  4. That the reserved servicing allocation be revoked if the Draft Plan has not proceeded toward registration to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services within the term of the Draft Plan approval.

     

Or, alternatively,

    5.  That, in the event concerns are raised by Council or the public that require further investigation, Staff recommend the following:

  1. That Staff report further to Council following the assessment of all Council or Public comments received at the Council Meeting; and,

     

  2. That Staff provide written notice of the next Council Meeting, a minimum of two weeks in advance of the date of said meeting, to the following:

     

    1. Any person or public body that has requested to be notified of any future public meetings); and,
    2. Any person or public body that has requested to be notified of Council’s decision regarding the approval or refusal of the subject application.

       

f.
Application to Amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500

This item has attachments. 
1.03.1178 772 The Queensway South.pdf
2.Combined Attachments 03.1178.pdf

STYLUX KESWICK INCORPORATED


Part of Lot 1, Concession 2 (NG), Part 1 on Plan 65R-10850, 772 The Queensway South, Keswick, File # 03.1178


Report No. DS-2025-0015


Recommendation(s):

  1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2025-0015 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated February 26, 2025 respecting an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500 (File No. 03.1178) submitted by Michael Smith Planning Consultants; Development Coordinators Ltd. (c/o Michael Smith) on behalf of Stylux Keswick Incorporated for lands legally described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 2 (NG), Part 1 on Plan 65R-10850 and located at 772 The Queensway South, Keswick;

     

  2. That Council approve the revised Zoning Bylaw Amendment application to rezone the subject lands from a Highway Commercial (C2) zone to a site-specific Medium Density Urban Residential (R3-78) zone, as described in Report No. DS-2025-0015;

     

  3. That Council acknowledges that there have been revisions to the proposed Zoning Bylaw since the October 18, 2023 public meeting and that in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act has determined these revisions to be minor and not requiring an additional public meeting; and,

     

  4. That the amending Zoning Bylaw be finalized and passed by Council at a future meeting.

     

     

    Or alternatively,

     

  5. That in the event concerns are raised by the public or Council which require further investigation, Staff recommend the following:

     

    1. That Staff report further to Council following the receipt and assessment of the public and Council’s comments; and,

       

    2. That Staff provide written notice of the next Council meeting at which the subject application will be heard, a minimum of two weeks in advance of the date of said meeting, to the following:

       

      i)  Any person or public body that has requested to be notified of any future public meeting(s); and,

       

      ii)  Any person or public body that has requested to be notified of Council’s decision regarding the approval or refusal of the subject application.

2.
Reports Requiring Separate Discussion

 

12.
DISPOSITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

1.
Dispositions/Proclamations

 

a.
Regional Council Decision concerning speed limit revisions in Georgina

This item has attachments. 
1.Regional Decision; Speed Limit Revisions.pdf

b.
Autism Ontario requesting Council proclaim April 2nd as 'World Autism Day' and raise the Autism flag to show support for autistic individuals

This item has attachments. 
1.Disposition, Autism Ontario flag-raising, proclamation requests, February 26, 2025.pdf

c.
Down Syndrome Association requesting Council proclaim March 21st as 'Georgina Down Syndrome Day', raise its flag from March 21 to 24 and promote the day on the Town's social media

This item has attachments. 
1.Disposition, Down Syndrome flag-raising, proclamation requests, February 26, 2025.pdf

d.
Town of Newmarket requesting endorsement of its position concerning the redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities

This item has attachments. 
1.Disposition; Town of Newmarket, Provincial Land Transfer Tax, February 26, 2025.pdf

(Advisement:  Town Council passed a similar motion on January 15, 2025, in support of the Region of York's position on this matter)

e.
Eastern Ontario Warden's Caucus (EOWC) requesting support of its position concerning  the protection of Canada in response to proposed U.S. tariffs, and remove impediments and barriers for Canadians buying local Canadian goods and services

This item has attachments. 
1.EOWC, Canadians and potential US Trade Tariffs.pdf

f.
Township of Uxbridge requesting municipalities to implement similar policies concerning the implementation of a 'Buy Canadian' policy

This item has attachments. 
1.Disposition; Township of Uxbridge, Buy Canadian policy.pdf

(Advisement; Uxbridge's policy not yet finalized, will circulate once completed)

g.
York Region Food Council's Food Charter outlining collective values and priorities, a guiding document for food-related policies and action to foster healthy communities

This item has attachments. 
1.Disposition; York Region Food Charter, February 26, 2025.pdf

2.
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.
A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Keswick Park verbal update

 

b.
PERSONAL MATTER ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA;

 

Confidential Attachment to Report No. LS-2025-0002, appointments to Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee and Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office

c.
A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Sutton

 

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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