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 Davison
  • Councillor Biggerstaff
  • Councillor Fellini
  • Councillor Neeson
  • Councillor Genge
  • Councillor Dale
Staff Present:
  • Ryan Cronsberry, CAO
  • Denis Beaulieu, Director of Development Services
  • Steve Lee-Young, Director of Community Services
  • Michael Bigioni, Director of Legislative Services, Town Solicitor
  • Ron Jenkins, Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief
  • Rob Wheater, Deputy CAO/Treasurer
  • Michael Vos, Director of Operations and Infrastructure
  • Val Stevens, Director, Library Services/CEO
  • Rachel Dillabough, Town Clerk
  • Mamata Baykar, Deputy Clerk
  • Carolyn Lance, Council Services Coordinator
  • Anne Winstanley, Supervisor, Communications
  • Bob Ferguson, Manager, Parks Development and Operations
  • Hillary Thompson, Committee Services Coordinator
  • Karyn Stone, Manager, Economic Development & Tourism
  • Kelly Atkinson, Head, Human Resources
  • Michael Rozario, Deputy Fire Chief
  • Mike Hutchinson, Manager of Municipal Law Enforcement
  • Stefan Hordatt, Manager, Capital Projects - Strategic Initiatives
  • Stirling Munro, Manager of Procurement
  • Tanya Thompson, Communications Manager
  • Tim McClatchie, Manager of Facilities
Others Present:

  • Courtney Rennie, Senior Project Manager, Parks and Open Space

    Melissa Robinson, Manager of Service Excellence

    Susan Lazzer, Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives

    Patti White, Manager of Recreation Services

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.”

  • Council recognized the recent passing of a friend and colleague George Kakambasis of the Town's Water and Wastewater Department 

2.
ROLL CALL

 

As noted above

3.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
  • Mayor Quirk announced that York Region is partnering with Inn From The Cold and Maple Hill Baptist Church to open an Overnight Seasonal Shelter Program in Georgina, thereby expanding services for people experiencing homelessness, will operate from February 13th to April 30th four days a week from 10:30pm to 7:30am, for adults 16 years of age and over, 20 beds plus 5 additional beds during cold weather alerts.
  • Georgina holding March 5th Special Council meeting regarding the issue of  homelessness

1.
Pet of the Month - Animal Shelter staff introducing pets available for adoption from the Georgina Animal Shelter

 

Animal Shelter staff introduced King, a 3-year-old quiet-natured Husky, recently found running at large in East Gwillimbury.  Visit georgina.ca/petadoption to inquire about adoption.

If you are struggling with caring for your pet, please do not abandon your pet but rather, take the pet to an Animal Shelter or a rescue to turn the animal in for rehoming.  There is no cost to do so.

4.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 

None.

5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0035
    Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That the February 7, 2024 Council agenda be adopted as presented



    Carried

6.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

None

7.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0036
    Moved ByCouncillor Fellini
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Davison

    That the following minutes be adopted as presented:



8.
SPEAKERS AND DELEGATIONS

 

1.
Presentation; Melanie Osmond, Southlake Foundation, encouraging participation in the 2024 Nature's Emporium Run for Southlake annual fundraising event

 

Melanie Osmond, Officer of Events and Community Partnerships, Southlake Foundation, encouraged participation in the annual Nature's Emporium Run for Southlake Fundraising event taking place on Sunday, April 28th along Davis Drive in Newmarket and because 2024 is Southlake Regional Health Centre's 100th anniversary, they are encouraging participants to try to raise at least $100 in celebration of the anniversary.  Ms. Osmond encouraged Council to take part in the Mayor's Challenge and Community Spirit Award.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0037
    Moved ByCouncillor Neeson
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Davison

    That the presentation provided by Melanie Osmond, Southlake Foundation, encouraging participation in the 2024 Nature's Emporium Run for Southlake annual fundraising event be received.



    Carried

2.
Presentation; Laurie Knapp, Executive Director, Hospice Georgina, regarding the building of a residential hospice

 

Laurie Knapp, Executive Director of Hospice Georgina since 2011, explained that the organization provides compassionate care and a range of free services including emotional and spiritual support, respite care and bereavement support to individuals and their families facing life limiting illness and grieving.

Mary Margaret Thorburn, Chair, Hospice Georgina, indicated an urgent need for a residential hospice within Georgina to provide individualized care and supports to individuals and their family members, with the assistance from all levels of government in order to provide at least 5 residential hospice beds to support the growing and aging population.  Council was requested to consider the donation of land on Metro Road in Willow Beach for a residential hospice, financial support and continued support in this initiative.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0038
    Moved ByCouncillor Neeson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Biggerstaff

    That the presentation provided by Laurie Knapp, Executive Director, Hospice Georgina, regarding the building of a residential hospice within Georgina be received and the requests for land donation and financial support be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer and Strategic Initiatives Department for consideration in conjunction with the healthcare strategy process.



    Carried

3.
Presentation; MURC Programming and Memberships

 

Patti White, Manager of Recreation Services, and Valerie Stevens, Director and CEO of Public Library, highlighted some programs that can be experienced at the Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC) including equipment and programs.  A layout of the change rooms in the aquatic centre was provided along with information on the use of the 3-lane walking track, Try-It March and rental opportunities.  Programs and lessons will be available accessible online as  of February 20th, registration for residents will open March 5th, and March 12th for non-residents, spring session for all recreation programs and lessons begin in April.

Val Stevens indicated there are many experiences being offered in the Discovery Branch including a reading garden, five quiet study rooms, maker space, creativity lab, music & video lab, March Break programming and the Spring programming schedule.

Patti White; Grand Opening to be held Saturday, March 2nd, 10am to 2pm. 

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0039
    Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That the presentation by staff concerning the Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC) Programming and Memberships be received.



    Carried

4.
Presentation; Black History Month video presentation by staff

 

Kelly Atkinson and Val Stevens provided information on programs being held throughout the month of February focusing on Black History Month, along with 2 videos.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0040
    Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That Council receive the presentation by staff of video clips concerning Black History Month.



    Carried

9.
PETITIONS

 

10.
PUBLIC MEETINGS  None

 

11.
REPORTS

 

1.
Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson


c.
Cemetery Operations Review

This item has attachments. 
1.Keswick Cemetery Board and Cooke's Cemetery Board Review.pdf

Report No. LS-2024-0006

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0041
    1. That Report No. LS-2024-0006, prepared by the Clerk’s Division, dated February 7, 2024, respecting Cemetery Operations Review, be received;
    2. That Council express its appreciation to all of the volunteers who have dedicated their time to participating as members of the Cooke’s Cemetery Board and Keswick Cemetery Board;
    3. That Council direct staff to manage the Town’s municipally-owned cemeteries; and
    4. That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaws to give effect to the recommendations.


    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Neeson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    That the Council meeting recess at 10:30am



    Carried

    The Council meeting reconvened at 10:45am


2.
Reports Requiring Separate Discussion

 

1.
Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

  

b.
Keswick Cemetery Master Plan and Pioneer Cemeteries Management Plans

This item has attachments. 
1.KESWICK CEMETERY MASTER PLAN AND PIONEER CEMETERIES MANAGEMENT PLANS.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Pioneer Cemeteries Management Plan.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Keswick Cemetery Master Plan.pdf

Report No. CSD-2024-0001

Courtney Rennie advised that representatives from LEES & Associates Landscape Architects were in attendance to provide a presentation regarding plans for improvement and management of the Keswick and Pioneer Cemeteries.

Joshua Bernsen and Amanda Gebhardt provided a presentation concerning the improvement and maintenance of the Keswick Cemetery Master Plan and Pioneer Cemeteries Management Plan.

Direction to staff to report back to Council on February 28, 2024 regarding the advancement of work needed on the Mann Cemetery and required budget approval.

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0042
    Moved ByCouncillor Neeson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini
    1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2024-0001, prepared by the Community Services Department, dated February 7, 2024, concerning capital improvements proposed at the Town’s municipally owned cemeteries;

       

    2. That Council receive and endorse in principle the Keswick Cemetery Master Plan, dated October 30, 2023, prepared by LEES & Associates Consulting Ltd, subject to annual budget deliberations;

       

    3. That Council receive and endorse in principle the Pioneer Cemeteries Management Plan dated October 18, 2023, prepared by LEES & Associates Consulting Ltd., subject to annual budget deliberations;

       

    4. That staff report back with updated user fee by-laws related to recommendations outlined in the Keswick Cemetery Master Plan and Pioneer Cemetery Management Plan.


    Carried

12.
DISPOSITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

1.
Dispositions/Proclamations

 

a.
Epilepsy York Region requesting Council proclaim the month of March as 'Epilepsy Awareness Month' and Tuesday, March 26th as  'Purple Day', raise the purple flag for the week of March 20-27 and light up a local landmark

This item has attachments. 
1.Disposition; Epilepsy York Region, flag-raising and proclamations requests.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0043
    Moved ByCouncillor Dale
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Davison

    That Council proclaim the month of March as 'Epilepsy Awareness Month' and Tuesday, March 26th as 'Purple Day' throughout the Town of Georgina, endorse the raising of the purple flag at the Civic Centre and forward the request to light up a local landmark in purple to the appropriate staff for consideration.



    Carried

b.
Community and Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS) requesting Council proclaim the month of June as 'Senior's Month' and endorse the raising of its flag during the month of June 

This item has attachments. 
1.Disposition; CHATS flag-raising request.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0044
    Moved ByCouncillor Neeson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That Council proclaim the month of June as 'Senior's Month' throughout the Town of Georgina and raise the flag in recognition of the month.



    Carried

c.
Ministry of Transportation's response to Brock Township regarding Bradford Bypass concerns

This item has attachments. 
1.MTO response to Bradford Bypass concerns.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0045
    Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    That Council receive correspondence from the Ministry of Transportation in response to the Township of Brock's resolution requesting the Ministry clarify its environmental assessment process used for the Bradford Bypass and future highway builds by undertaking a number of requests as set out in its resolution.



    Carried

d.
Honourable Kinga Surma, Ministry of Infrastructure, advising of the launch of the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund and the application deadline for municipalities

This item has attachments. 
1.Min of Infrastructure, Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, Intake Launch.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0046
    Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That Council receive correspondence from The Honourable Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure, announcing the official launch of the application intake for the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) with a deadline of April 19, 2024, and that this be referred to the appropriate staff for consideration.



    Carried

2.
General Information Items

 

a.
Information Items

This item has attachments. 
1.General Information Items, February 7, 2024.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0047
    Moved ByCouncillor Fellini
    Seconded ByCouncillor Biggerstaff

    That Council receive General Information items (i) and (ii) of the Council Meeting held on February 7, 2024 and refer items (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi) to the February 28th Council agenda for consideration.



    Carried

b.
Briefing Notes

 
a.
Interim measures governing the Management and Operation of Public Access Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
This item has attachments. 
1.Management and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations .pdf
2.ATTACHMENT - YR Electric Vehicle Charging Station Policy.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0048
    Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Neeson

    That Council receive the staff briefing note concerning interim fee structure measures governing the management and operation of public access Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCs).



    Carried

13.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

None

14.
REGIONAL BUSINESS

 
  • Economic Development Strategy presentation outlining plans for the first National Public Health Week to be held the first week of April

15.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

None.

16.
BYLAWS

 
  • Moved ByRegional Councillor Davison
    Seconded ByCouncillor Dale

    That the following bylaws be adopted;



1.
Bylaw Number 500-2024-0002 (PL-5) to amend Zoning Bylaw 500, Ballymore Development (Georgina) Corp, Part of Lot 15, Concession 3 (NG), e/s The Queensway North, File 03.1138

This item has attachments. 
1.500-2024-0002 ZBA, Ballymore, File 03.3318, February 7, 2024.pdf

2.
Bylaw Number 2024-0009 (PL-4), remove lands from Part Lot Control, Lot 91, Plan 397, 9 Biscayne Blvd, File 04.77

This item has attachments. 
1.Part Lot Control By-Law 04.77.pdf
2.04.77 Registered Plan.pdf

3.
Bylaw Number 2024-0010 (PL-4), remove lands from Part Lot Control, Block 36, Plan 65M-4769, Cliff Thompson Court, File 04.78

This item has attachments. 
1.Part Lot Control By-law 04.78.pdf
2.04.78 Registered Plan.pdf

4.
Bylaw Number 2024-0011 (TR-1) to amend Schedule 'A' to Bylaw 2017-0050 (TR-1) regulating parking on private property; Sahil

This item has attachments. 
1.Amendment to By-law No. 2017-0050 (AD-1),to Regulate Parking on Private Property.pdf

5.
Bylaw Number 2024-0012 (REG-1) to establish fees and charges for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

This item has attachments. 
1.A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH FEES AND CHARGES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS.pdf


  • Carried

17.
CLOSED SESSION

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByCouncillor Biggerstaff

    That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:26am to deal with the following matter:

    1. PERSONNEL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential attachment to Report LS-2024-0005, appointment to Georgina Public Library Board


    Carried
  • Moved ByCouncillor Genge
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Davison

    That Council reconvene at 11:45am and report on matters discussed in Closed Session.



    Carried
  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0049
    Moved ByCouncillor Neeson
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Davison

    In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.a under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees regarding confidential attachment to Report LS-2024-0005;

    1. That Council receive the update and staff proceed accordingly and that the Mayor and Clerk be delegated authority to execute the necessary bylaw.


    Carried

18.
CONFIRMING BYLAW

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByCouncillor Fellini

    That the following bylaw be adopted;



11.
REPORTS

  

1.
Adoption Of Reports Not Requiring Separate Discussion

  

a.
Georgina Public Library Board Appointments to Fill A Vacancy for the 2022-2026 Term of Office

This item has attachments. 
1.Georgina Public Library Board Appointment to Fill Vacancy for the 2022-2026 Term of Office.pdf

Report No. LS-2024-0005

  • RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0050
    Moved ByCouncillor Neeson
    Seconded ByRegional Councillor Davison
    1. That Report No. LS-2024-0005 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services, dated February 7, 2024, respecting an appointment to the Georgina Public Library Board, be received.
    2. That Council review the attachment (Confidential Attachment No.1) detailing the applications received for the following Board:
      1. Georgina Public Library Board
    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 acceptance of the appointment by the Board Designate.
    6. That Council adopt Bylaw Number 2024-0014 (COU-1) to appoint a member to the Georgina Public Library Board for the 2022-2026 Term of Office.


    Carried

19.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
  • Moved ByCouncillor Dale
    Seconded ByCouncillor Genge

    That the meeting adjourn at 11:47am



    Carried
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