THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWN OF GEORGINA

Council Minutes

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

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:

• Ryan Cronsberry, CAO
• Steve Lee-Young, Director of Community Services
• Michael Bigioni, Director of Legislative Services, Town Solicitor
• Shawn Nastke, Director, Strategic Initiatives
• Michael Vos, Director of Operations and Infrastructure
• Mamata Baykar, Deputy Clerk
• Carolyn Lance, Council Services Coordinator
• Cheyenne McAnuff, Records and Information Coordinator
• Janet Porter, Manager of Development Planning
• Karyn Stone, Manager, Economic Development & Tourism

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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.

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

Jennifer Yapa, Supervisor, Georgina Animal Shelter, introduced Molson and Miller, 2 border collie mix puppies, 9 weeks old, applications for adoption are now being accepted

Community Announcements Continued;

• Saturday, July 13, Festival on High and Duck Races, 10:00am-3:00pm
• Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, Purple Turtle Art Festival, 10:00am-5:00pm at Red Barn Theatre Grounds
• Saturday, August 10, Painted Perch Festival, Jackson's Point Parkette
• Saturday, July 20, Pop-Up Market in Jackson's Point Parkette
• every Friday night, Sutton Legion hosts $15 dinners
• every Wednesday at noon at The Link, Pay-what-you-can Community Lunch
• Friday, July 26, Beach Bash, 4:00pm-8:00pm at De LaSalle
• Friday, July 26, 1:00pm, Optimist flag-raising at Civic Centre
• thanked staff for another successful Canada Day event on July 1st on the Civic Centre grounds
• kick-off Starlight Theatre, August 8th, at DL Salle, 'Back to the Future'
• August 8-11, Sutton Fair and Horse Show
• Thursday, August 1, Emancipation Day, flag-raising at Civic Centre, the ROC for food and entertainment, 6:00pm
• Saturday, July 27, Pefferlaw Street Festival returning
• Monday, August 5, Pefferlaw Lions Car Show and Family BBQ, Pefferlaw Lions Community Hall grounds
• Friday, July 12, Under the Stars, Keswick Cemetery, 8:00pm
• Saturday, July 20, Charity Car and Bike Show at Glenwoods Plaza
• Saturday, July 20, Georgina selected to host Special Olympics in West Park
• Saturday, July 27, Bands and Brews at Turkey Shoot Brewing Co, Keswick
• Thursday, July 18 to September 1, Georgina Art Centre and Gallery, The Paula Lishman Solo Exhibition
• Saturday, July 27, Georgina Chinese Association, first summer cultural event at the ROC, 6pm-9pm
• Saturday, July 27, Clearwater Farms, hosting musical showcase
• Saturday, July 27, Curbside Giveaway, 7am to 5pm
• Sunday, July 28, Carnival of Curiosities, 'Halloween in July' at Pioneer Village, 10am-5pm

4.

INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

• Item 12.1.d, Pefferlaw Lions  Club requesting grant to assist with event 

5.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0235
  Moved By Councillor Fellini
  Seconded By Councillor Biggerstaff

  That the July 10, 2024 Council agenda, with the following addendum item, be adopted;

  • Item No. 12.1.d, Pefferlaw Lions Club requesting a grant to assist with the Classic Car Show and Family BBQ event
  
  
  
  Carried

6.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

Councillor Biggerstaff declared a conflict with Item No. 12.2.b(b), Zoning Bylaw Amendment application, and Item No. 16.1, Zoning Bylaw Number 500-2024-0007, as she is a newly registered officiant with the ability to gain income from the applicant's Special Event Venue.

Councillor Dale declared a conflict with Item No. 12.2.b(b), Zoning Bylaw Amendment application, and Item No. 16.1, Zoning Bylaw Number 500-2024-0007, as he leases another property owned by the applicant.

7.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES - None

8.

SPEAKERS AND DELEGATIONS

1.

Laurie Pangman-Carriere regarding the annual Georgina Terry Fox Run

Laurie Pangman-Carriere announced the 44th celebration of the Georgina Terry Fox Run to be held at North Gwillimbury Park to honour those who have fought cancer, are fighting cancer and who have survived cancer.  Ms. Pangman-Carriere issued a challenge to attend the run, to support the local students with their runs as well as the Optimist Club's Junior's car wash at Master Mechanics on Saturday, July 13th from 9:30am to noon, requested Council grant permission to raise the Terry Fox flag at the Civic Centre on Saturday, July 27th and proclaim Sunday, July 28th as Terry Fox Day.

Mayor Quirk moved forward Item 12.1.b at this time to be dealt with in conjunction with Laurie Pangman-Carrier's delegation.

12.

DISPOSITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

1.

Dispositions/Proclamations

b.

Laurie Pangman-Carriere, Georgina Terry Fox Run, requesting Council proclaim July 28th as Terry Fox Day and raise the Terry Fox flag on July 28th

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0236
  Moved By Councillor Fellini
  Seconded By Councillor Neeson

  That Council proclaim Sunday, July 28th as 'Terry Fox Day' with the theme 'No Matter What' throughout the Town of Georgina, raise the Terry Fox flag on Saturday, July 27th at the Civic Centre in honour of Terry Fox and everyone who has fought cancer, is fighting cancer or has survived cancer, and include information regarding the upcoming Terry Fox Run on September 15th in all Town advertising avenues.

  
  
  
  Carried

8.

SPEAKERS AND DELEGATIONS

2.

Matthew Creador, Vice President - Land Development, and Howard Nauboris, Landscape Architect, Treasure Hill, providing a development update                     

Matthew Creador, Vice-President of land development for Treasure Hill, and Howard Nauboris, Landscape Architect, announced the development of a new 3.83 acre park in the Orchid Trail subdivision to be called the Terry Fox Park, after receiving approval from the Fox family to name the park after the Canadian hero.  The park is to include a walking/running path to be called the Marathon of Hope Trail.

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0237
  Moved By Councillor Neeson
  Seconded By Councillor Fellini

  That Council receive the delegation provided by Matthew Creador, Vice President of Land Development for Treasure Hill, announcing the development of a new 3.83 acre park in the Orchid Trail subdivision to be called the Terry Fox Park in honour of the Canadian icon.

  
  
  
  Carried
• Moved By Councillor Neeson
  Seconded By Councillor Biggerstaff

  That the Council meeting observe a recess at 9:42am.

  
  
  
  Carried

  That the Council meeting reconvene at 9:55am.

  Mayor Quirk advised that an official Press Release will be issued this afternoon announcing that Chloe Daniels, a 21-year-old Sutton native, has been chosen to represent Canada in rugby sevens at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

  
  

9.

PETITIONS

none

10.

PUBLIC MEETINGS - None

11.

REPORTS

1.

Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

• Moved By Councillor Genge
  Seconded By Councillor Dale

  That the following report recommendations be adopted;

  
  
  
  

a.

Good Food Collective – Rental Summary

Report No. CSD-2024-0016

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0238
  1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2024-0016, prepared by the Community Services Department dated July 10, 2024, respecting the Good Food Collective – Rental Summary. ​ 

      

  2. That Council direct staff on the use of tenant free rental hours towards the Good Food Collective rental permit at the Link for the remainder of 2024. 

      

  3. That Council direct staff to prepare a business case for 2025 Budget, to support permit fees towards the Good Food Collective rental at the Link for 2025. 

      

  
  
  
  Carried

2.

Reports Requiring Separate Discussion

 

 

1.

Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

b.

Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Update

Report No. OI-2024-0009

Matthew Malone of Civica Water Management Solutions, Consultant, provided a brief presentation regarding infiltration and the progress being made towards the goals Georgina has set.

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0239
  Moved By Regional Councillor Davison
  Seconded By Councillor Genge
  1. That Council receives Report No. OI-2024-0009 prepared by the Asset Management Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department, dated July 10, 2024 regarding the Town of Georgina’s Inflow and Infiltration Study for information; and,
  2. That Council direct staff to bring the necessary business case(s) through the 2025 budget process to progress towards achieving York Region’s I/I reduction target by 2026.
  
  
  
  Carried

12.

DISPOSITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

1.

Dispositions/Proclamations

a.

Candlelighters Simcoe requesting the month of September be proclaimed 'Childhood Cancer Awareness Month' and its flag be raised in recognition of the month

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0240
  Moved By Councillor Dale
  Seconded By Councillor Genge

  That Council proclaim the month of September as 'Childhood Cancer Awareness Month' throughout the Town of Georgina and raise the flag in recognition of the month.

  
  
  
  Carried

c.

Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee regarding Community Cultural Event Planning

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0241
  Moved By Councillor Biggerstaff
  Seconded By Regional Councillor Davison

  That Council endorse the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee's suggestion to request staff to investigate the opportunity to have a cultural event hosted at various locations across the community featuring local cultural groups and organizations through entertainment, food, activities and learning opportunities in an effort to enhance multiculturalism in Georgina, and determine a preliminary budget for consideration during the 2025 budget process.

  
  
  
  Carried

d.

Wendy Busby, Pefferlaw Lions Club, requesting a grant to assist with its Classic Car Show and Family BBQ event on August 5th

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0242
  Moved By Councillor Dale
  Seconded By Councillor Fellini

  That Council endorse providing a grant to the Pefferlaw Lions Club in the amount of $3,000 to assist the club with the Lions Classic Car Show and Family BBQ event to be held on Monday, August 5th.

  
  
  
  Carried

2.

General Information Items

a.

Information Items - None

b.

Briefing Notes

a.

Intake Two - Economic, Culture and Community Betterment Grants

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0243
  Moved By Councillor Neeson
  Seconded By Councillor Fellini

  That Council receive the staff briefing note advising of the approval of the following grant funding provided through the Economic, Culture and Community Betterment Grant process, Intake 2:

  • $500, Lake Simcoe Gardeners, 'Way to Grow' event, June 1, 2024
  • $1,000, Georgina Pride Optimist Club, 'Georgina Pride Day' event, June 8, 2024
  • $1,000, ClearWater Farm, summer events at ClearWater Farm, July to October, 2024
  • $2,000, Sutton BIA, 'Festival on High' event, July 13, 2024
  • $1,000, Sutton Kinettes, 'Sutton Kinette Rubber Duck Races', July 13, 2024
  • $500, Wei-Hwa, 'Car and Bike Show', July 20, 2024
  • $1,100, Carnival of Curiosities, 'Halloween in July', July 28, 2024
  • $2,750, Jackson's Point BIA, 'Painted Perch Festival', August 10, 2024
  • $2,000, Sutton BIA, 'Whoville on High Street', November 23, 2024
  • Applications declined and referred to staff; $5,000 from Georgina Micro Weddings, $2,000 from Big Brothers Big Sisters Peel York, $1,878.25 from Shine Through the Rain Foundation
  
  
  
  Carried

b.

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application, Proposed On-Farm Diversified Use (Special Event Venue), Visvapriya Saravanamutta, 27909 Highway 48, File 03.1170

Councillor Biggerstaff declared a conflict with Item No. 12.2.b(b), Zoning Bylaw Amendment application as she is a newly registered officiant with the ability to gain income from the applicant's Special Event Venue; Councillor Biggerstaff did not take part in any discussion or vote on this item.

Councillor Dale declared a conflict with Item No. 12.2.b(b), Zoning Bylaw Amendment application as he leases another property owned by the applicant; Councillor Dale did not take part in any discussion or vote on this item.

• application submitted for septic permit to upgrade current system
• not aware of any complaints or non-compliance
• noon to midnight operating time, no intention to waive the noise bylaw
• no sign permit application submitted to date
• maximum occupancy of 48 guests; Bylaws Officials have authority to enter onto properties at any reasonable time for inspections and will monitor the venue website to ensure compliance

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0244
  Moved By Councillor Fellini
  Seconded By Councillor Genge

  That Council receive the staff briefing regarding Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application for proposed on-farm diversified use (Special Event Venue) by Visvapriya Saravanamutta, 27909 Highway 48, indicating the application has satisfactorily progressed through the site plan control process and staff have brought forward the amending zoning bylaw for consideration and passing.

  
  
  
  Carried

c.

Municipal Funding Agreement for the renewed Canada Community-Building Fund

• RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0245
  Moved By Councillor Dale
  Seconded By Councillor Neeson

  That Council receive the staff briefing note concerning the renewal of the 10-year Municipal Funding Agreement (MFA) between the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Town of Georgina for the administration of the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) an important funding source for the Town to deliver municipal infrastructure projects, said renewed agreement to run from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2034.

  
  
  
  Carried

13.

MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

14.

REGIONAL BUSINESS

• traffic lights at Garrett Styles Drive and The Queensway South will be installed later this summer

15.

OTHER BUSINESS

16.

BYLAWS

1.

Bylaw 500-2024-0007 (PL-5) amending Bylaw No. 500 to permit an on-farm diversified use, specifically a Special Event Venue, Visvapriya Saravanamutta, 27909 Highway 48

Councillor Biggerstaff declared a conflict with Item No. 16.1, Zoning Bylaw Number 500-2024-0007, as she is a newly registered officiant with the ability to gain income from the applicant's Special Event Venue; Councillor Biggerstaff did not take part in any discussion or vote on this item.

Councillor Dale declared a conflict with Item No. 16.1, Zoning Bylaw Number 500-2024-0007, as he leases another property owned by the applicant; Councillor Dale did not take part in any discussion or vote on this item.

Moved by Councillor Genge

Seconded by Councillor Davison

That the following bylaw be adopted;

1.      Bylaw Number 500-2024-0007 (PL-5) amending Bylaw No. 500 to permit an on-farm diversified use, specifically a Special Event Venue,       Visvapriya Saravanamutta, 27909 Highway 48

Carried

Moved by Councillor Genge

Seconded by Councillor Fellini

That the following bylaws be adopted;

2.

Bylaw Number 2024-0054 (PL-1) deeming certain registered Plans of Subdivision not to be registered Plans of Subdivision, Lots 34&35, Plan 348, 116 Maple Avenue

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3.

Bylaw Number 2024-0056 (CON-1) authorizing execution of the Municipal Funding Agreement for the transfer of Canada Community-Building Fund revenue between AMO and the Town of Georgina

• 
  
  
  Carried

17.

CLOSED SESSION - None

18.

CONFIRMING BYLAW

• Moved By Councillor Dale
  Seconded By Councillor Genge

  That the following bylaw be adopted;

  
  
  
  

1.

Bylaw Number 2024-0055 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on July 10, 2024

• 
  
  
  Carried

19.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

• Moved By Councillor Biggerstaff
  Seconded By Councillor Dale

  That the Council meeting adjourn at 10:40am.

  
  
  
  Carried