THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF GEORGINA
Council Agenda

Wednesday, March 05, 2025

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

Town of Georgina Civic Centre

26557 Civic Centre Rd.

Keswick, ON

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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

3.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

1.

Pet Of The Month - Animal Shelter staff introducing pets available for adoption from the Georgina Animal Shelter

4.

INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

5.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

6.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

7.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES  None

8.

SPEAKERS AND DELEGATIONS

1.

DELEGATION; Jenna Potash and Philip Strunc requesting Council consider either a reduction or forgiveness of their high water bill

2.

PRESENTATION; Cesar Caneo, Georgina Community Food Pantry, providing 2024 service statistics

9.

PETITIONS

10.

PUBLIC MEETINGS  None

1.

Statutory Meeting(s) Under The Planning Act Or Meetings Pertaining To The Continuation Of Planning Matters

2.

Statutory Meeting(s) Under Other Legislation

3.

Other Public Meetings

11.

REPORTS

1.

Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

a.

Verbal update by staff regarding Georgina Civic Centre construction

b.

2024 Annual Drinking Water Summary Report

Report No. OID-2025-0005

Recommendation(s):

1. That Council review Report No. OID-2025-0005 prepared by the Water/Wastewater/Waste Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department regarding the 2024 Annual Drinking Water Summary Report dated March 5, 2025, including the following attached reports:
   1. Annual Water Quality Summary Report for the Keswick-Sutton Water Distribution System as required by Section 11 of Regulation 170/03, under the Safe Drinking Water Act – February 4, 2025 (attachment 1);
   2. Annual Summary Report for Municipal Officials as required by Schedule 22 of Regulation 170/03, under the Safe Drinking Water Act – March 5, 2025 (attachment 2);
   3. QMS Management Review Report – February 6, 2025 (attachment 3)

c.

Audit Plan for the 2024 Fiscal Year

Report No. DCAO-2025-0001

Recommendation(s):

1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025-0001 prepared by the Financial Controllership and Reporting Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated March 5, 2025 respecting the Audit Plan for the 2024 Fiscal Year.
2. That Council approve the Audit Plan for the 2024 Fiscal Year as prepared by KPMG LLP in consultation with Town staff, and described in the attached correspondence from KPMG LLP dated November 2024.

d.

Application for Telecommunications Tower Siting

Rogers Communications Inc,

Part of Lot 22, Concession 5 (G), 264 Pefferlaw Road

Report No. DS-2025-0011

Recommendation(s):

1.   That Council receive Report No. DS-2025-0011 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated March 5, 2025, respecting a Request for Concurrence: Proposed Telecommunication Tower, submitted by Simpson-McKay Inc. on behalf of Rogers Communications Inc. for the properly municipally addressed as 264 Pefferlaw Road;

2.   That Council concur with the proposed telecommunication tower at 264 Pefferlaw Road subject to the following conditions:

i.   Registration of an access easement from Pefferlaw Road;

ii.  Construction of the proposed telecommunication tower and fenced compound shall be in general conformity with the proposed site plan and elevation plan included in Attachment 3 to Report No. DS-2025-0011, and no trees shall be removed or injured; and,

iii.  Pursuant to the Town of Georgina Antenna System Siting Protocol, Council’s concurrence with the proposed telecommunication tower at 264 Pefferlaw Road shall lapse on March 5, 2028; construction must be completed in advance of this date unless the Town of Georgina has extended the duration of the concurrence; and,

3.   That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Letter of Concurrence to be sent to Rogers Communications Inc. and the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) along with Council’s resolution thereon.

(Advisement:  Presentation to be provided by Agent for Rogers Communication)

e.

Remuneration and Expenses for Members of Council and Council Appointees to Local Boards for 2024

Report No. DCAO-2025-0002

Recommendation(s):

1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025-0002 prepared by the Financial Controllership and Reporting Division of the Office of the Deputy CAO dated March 5, 2025 regarding Remuneration and Expenses of Members of Council and Council Appointees to Local Boards and Committees for 2024.

f.

Lake Drive Improvements – Phase 1 - Update

Report No. OID-2025-0006

Recommendation(s):

1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2025-0006 prepared by the Capital Delivery Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department, providing an update on the Lake Drive Improvements Project – Phase 1, summarizing the detailed design, outlining public education, and next steps in the project;
2. That Council amend Traffic Bylaw 2023-0087 (TR-1), as amended, to regulate the multi-use pathway, pedestrian crossings, stop signs, and emergency access only locations;
3. That Council direct staff to implement Lake Drive Improvements – phase 1 as soon as practicable, but not before May 26, 2025 and not after June 26, 2025, and to return Lake Drive to its two-lane configuration no later than October 3, 2025; and,
4. That Council direct staff to return with an update following the implementation with the feedback and data to determine the future annual implementation and removal dates.

2.

Reports Requiring Separate Discussion

12.

DISPOSITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

1.

Dispositions/Proclamations 

a.

Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee requesting a review of the elevator usage at the Georgina Ice Palace for potential upgrades to be placed on the 10-year capital budget

2.

General Information Items

a.

Information Items  None

b.

Briefing Notes

a.

Housing Needs Assessment - Project Update

13.

MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

14.

REGIONAL BUSINESS

15.

OTHER BUSINESS

16.

BYLAWS

1.

Bylaw Number 2025-0016 (PL-4), being a bylaw to remove certain lands from Part Lot Control, Ballymore, Blocks 100 and 101, Registered Plan 65M-4700, Dovedale Drive/Dorothy Caine Blvd, File 04.79

2.

Bylaw Number 2025-0017 (PL-1) to deem certain Registered Plans of Subdivision not to be Registered Plans of of Subdivision; Lot 35 and Part Lot 36, Registered Plan M-271, 377 Lake Drive N, File# 06.268

3.

Bylaw Number 2025-0018 (PL-1) to deem certain Registered Plans of Subdivision not to be Registered Plans of Subdivision, Lot 77 and Part Lot 78, Registered Plan 124 and Part Lot 28, Concession 3 (NG), 909 Lake Drive N, File# DEEM-2025-0001

4.

Bylaw Number 2025-0019 (TR-1) Amending Bylaw No. 2023-0087 (TR-1) to regulate traffic and govern and control parking of vehicles, Lake Drive Improvements, Phase 1

5.

Bylaw Number 2025-0020 (COU-1) to appoint members to the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office; Robin Konstantopoulos

17.

CLOSED SESSION  None

1.

Motion to move into Closed Session of Council

2.

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

18.

CONFIRMING BYLAW

1.

Bylaw Number 2025-0021 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on March 5, 2025

19.

MOTION TO ADJOURN