Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (40 motions)
35 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the June 9, 2021 agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 13.1.d, Correspondence from Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks advising of the introduction of the proposed York Region Wastewater Act, 2021 which if passed will put a hold on the EA application for the Upper York Sewage Solution Project Item No. 14.1, Notice of Motion by Regional Councillor Grossi from the May 19th Council meeting Page 36 of the May 5th Council Minutes, error in recorded vote has been corrected
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 28, 2021. 1. April 28, 2021 Council Minutes.pdf 2. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 5, 2021. 1. May 5, 2021 Council Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That Council receive the presentation provided by Charles Banfield, Region of York, providing an update on the role of the York Small Business Enterprise Centre (YSBEC) and how it addresses the needs of entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
b. Request to designate Bonnie Park and Lorne Park in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act 1. Request to Designate Lorne Park and Bonnie Park in Accordance with the Heritage Act.pdf 2. KeyMap_RamadaDrivewayAccess (003).pdf RESOLUTION NO. C-2021-0171 That Report No. DS-2021-0056 prepared by the Development Services Department, Economic Development and Tourism Division be received for information. That Council direct the Town Clerk to proceed with the issuance of the notice of intent to designate Bonnie Park and Lorne Park. And, if no objections are received within 30 days of issuance of the notice to designate, to prepare the designation by-law for Council’s consideration of adoption.
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive Report DS-2021-0047 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated June 9, 2021 respecting a fee reduction request submitted by Ryan Lockman on behalf of Pamela Blair and Adam Barratt for the property described as Part Lot 4, Concession 3 (NG). That Council provide direction that the fee be waived regarding the Minor Zoning By-law Amendment fee of $14,636 for a future Zoning By-law Amendment application, as defined in Pre-consultation File 07.21.17, on the property legally described as Part Lot 4, Concession 3 (NG).
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That Council receive Report No. OI-2021-0017 prepared by the Operations & Infrastructure Department dated June 9, 2021 regarding the Dalton Road Multi-Use Path update; That Council direct staff to proceed with public consultation and preparation of Tender ready construction documents for the Dalton Road Multi-Use Path; That Council adopt the following resolution in support of the funding application to The Pedestrian and Cycling Municipal Partnership Program (PCMPP) administered by York Region: Whereas the Town of Georgina supports the objectives and policies of the Region for creating a regional scale walking and cycling network to improve connections within centres and to/from major destinations and to make walking and cycling more viable transportation options, and Whereas the Town of Georgina has adopted the Trails and Active Transportation Master Plan (TATMP) 2014, and Whereas the Town of Georgina has committed funds toward the design of a Multi-Use path on Dalton Road from Catering Road to Lake Drive East, Therefore , the Town of Georgina supports providing 50% or more of the capital cost of construction, and accepts responsibility maintenance and rehabilitation responsibilities for the multi-use path, subject to completion of the Public Consultation Phase and future approval of the capital budget required to complete the project.
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive Report OI-2021-0019 prepared by the Operations & Infrastructure Department, dated June 9, 2021 respecting the assumption of roads and public works within the Estonian Summer Homes Association Subdivision - Registered Plan 544, and the Kova Subdivision - Registered Plan 588. That a By-law be adopted to assume the maintenance of all roads and the public right-of-ways within Plan 544 and Plan 588, and to amend Schedule "A" to By-law 94-60 (PWO-2), That Council direct staff to initiate the engineering work and public consultation process to improve the roads to an acceptable standard as an all-season gravel road surface. That any improvement to the roads beyond a gravel surface will be subject to the local improvement process.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That the Council meeting recess at 10:30am
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That correspondence from the Georgina Safe Streets Committee requesting a traffic analysis be conducted during the summer months with consideration of residential and non-residential sections of Holmes Point Road and Donna Drive be received and endorsed and that said analysis include Riverview Beach Road and Irving Drive.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That correspondence from the Georgina Safe Streets Advisory Committee requesting support for funding of a review of one-way traffic studies on Lake Drive in connection with the Waterfront Master Plan be received and
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Referred
That correspondence from the Town of Fort Erie requesting the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks consider legislative changes that would permit the expansion of source water protection to aquifers and private services, be received and
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Referred
That correspondence from Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, advising of the introduction of the proposed York Region Wastewater Act, 2021 which, if passed, will put on hold the Environmental Assessment application for the Upper York Sewage Solution project, be received and
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Referred
That Council receive the General Information Items for June 9, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
That Council receive the Briefing Note provided by Staff providing the Keswick Secondary Plan Review Phase 3 Update.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Mayor Quirk
Carried
That Council receive the Briefing Note providing a Connell Pumping Station Commissioning Update.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the Briefing Note concerning the Georgina Pioneer Village (GPV) Heritage Schoolhouse Restoration Project and approve additional capital funding of $71,197.27 inclusive of HST from the Facility Repair and Replacement Reserve for an anticipated completion of the project by the mid fourth-quarter of 2021.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That Town staff explore the potential of rezoning a portion of the Sedore Farm from 'Rural' to 'Residential' and granting infill allocation for the purpose of selling the lakefront portion of the lands as developable residential lots. YEA NAY ABSTAIN Regional Councillor Grossi X Councillor Waddington X Mayor Quirk X Councillor Fellini X Councillor Neeson X Councillor Sebo X Councillor Harding X Results 2 5 0
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Defeated
That the Rules of Procedure be waived so that Council may deal with the Motion at this time.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
WHEREAS it is believed the remains of 215 children at the location of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia were recently discovered; AND WHEREAS the horrendous reality of residential schools is finally becoming common knowledge in Canada; AND WHEREAS the Town of Georgina is located over lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations; AND WHEREAS we acknowledge and declare the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbours and friends; AND WHEREAS a good friend does not stand idly by while their neighbour mourns; AND WHEREAS it is strength and not weakness to openly recognize significant moments of shame in the history of one's country; AND WHEREAS the federal government has yet to make a decision if September 30th will be declared "National Day for Truth and Reconciliation"; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Town of Georgina supports the declaration of a "National Day for Truth and Reconciliation"; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Georgina will; in absence of a Federal decision, recognize September 30th of each year as a day in mourning to commemorate residential school victims and survivors by lowering our flags and releasing media notifications as to why; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Georgina; with the support of the Chippewas of Georgina Island Council, erect twin plaques as a memorial to the truths of Residential schools in Canada using both Ojibwa and
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following by-laws be adopted: 1. Bylaw Number 2021-0044 (AD-1) to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers 1. Bylaw 2021-0044, Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for summer season, June 9, 2021.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2021-0045 (PL-2) to enact OPA 143 to the Official Plan; Keswick Business Park 1. Bylaw 2021-0045, Adopt OPA 143, Keswick Business Park, June 9, 2021.pdf
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:47am pursuant to Sectoin 239 of The Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to deal with the following matters: A. LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239 (2)(e), MA; - Lake Drive Jurisdiction Litigation Matter B. ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE, Section 239(2)(f), MA; - Earthworks, land transfer, servicing agreements and procurement matter, Solicitor Update - Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC) site
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council Members reconvene into Open Session at 12:45pm and report on matters discussed in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.b of the agenda being advice that is subject to Solicitor-Client privilege under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, including communications necessary for that purpose regarding earthworks, land transfer, servicing agreements and a procurement matter regarding the MURC site; 1. That Council receive the Town Solicitor's update and directs the Solicitor and staff to proceed as discussed. 2. That the Clerk and Mayor be authorized to execute the necessary associated agreements through delegated authority of Council.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.a of the agenda being litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board, under Section 239(2)(e) of The Municipal Act regarding a Lake Drive Jurisdiction Litigation Matter; 1. That Council receive the Town Solicitor's update on the litigation matter.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Waddington In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2021-0046 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on June 9, 2021. 1. Bylaw 2021-0046, Confirm Proceedings, June 9, 2021.pdf
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 12:49pm
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
4 That the June 9, 2021 agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 13.1.d, Correspondence from Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks advising of the introduction of the proposed York Region Wastewater Act, 2021 which if passed will put a hold on the EA application for the Upper York Sewage Solution Project Item No. 14.1, Notice of Motion by Regional Councillor Grossi from the May 19th Council meeting Page 36 of the May 5th Council Minutes, error in recorded vote has been corrected
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on April 28, 2021. 2. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 5, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
6 b. Request to designate Bonnie Park and Lorne Park in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act RESOLUTION NO. C-2021-0171 1. That Report No. DS-2021-0056 prepared by the Development Services Department, Economic Development and Tourism Division be received for information. 2. That Council direct the Town Clerk to proceed with the issuance of the notice of intent to designate Bonnie Park and Lorne Park. And, if no objections are received within 30 days of issuance of the notice to designate, to prepare the designation by-law for Council’s consideration of adoption.
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
1. That Council receive Report DS-2021-0047 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated June 9, 2021 respecting a fee reduction 7 request submitted by Ryan Lockman on behalf of Pamela Blair and Adam Barratt for the property described as Part Lot 4, Concession 3 (NG). 2. That Council provide direction that the fee be waived regarding the Minor Zoning By-law Amendment fee of $14,636 for a future Zoning By-law Amendment application, as defined in Pre- consultation File 07.21.17, on the property legally described as Part Lot 4, Concession 3 (NG).
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2021-0017 prepared by the Operations & Infrastructure Department dated June 9, 2021 regarding the Dalton Road Multi-Use Path update; 2. That Council direct staff to proceed with public consultation and preparation of Tender ready construction documents for the Dalton Road Multi-Use Path; 3. That Council adopt the following resolution in support of the funding application to The Pedestrian and Cycling Municipal Partnership Program (PCMPP) administered by York Region: 8 Whereas the Town of Georgina supports the objectives and policies of the Region for creating a regional scale walking and cycling network to improve connections within centres and to/from major destinations and to make walking and cycling more viable transportation options, and Whereas the Town of Georgina has adopted the Trails and Active Transportation Master Plan (TATMP) 2014, and Whereas the Town of Georgina has committed funds toward the design of a Multi-Use path on Dalton Road from Catering Road to Lake Drive East, Therefore, the Town of Georgina supports providing 50% or more of the capital cost of construction, and accepts responsibility maintenance and rehabilitation responsibilities for the multi-use path, subject to completion of the Public Consultation Phase and future approval of the capital budget required to complete the project.
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
9 1. That Council receive Report OI-2021-0019 prepared by the Operations & Infrastructure Department, dated June 9, 2021 respecting the assumption of roads and public works within the Estonian Summer Homes Association Subdivision - Registered Plan 544, and the Kova Subdivision - Registered Plan 588. 2. That a By-law be adopted to assume the maintenance of all roads and the public right-of-ways within Plan 544 and Plan 588, and to amend Schedule "A" to By-law 94-60 (PWO-2), 3. That Council direct staff to initiate the engineering work and public consultation process to improve the roads to an acceptable standard as an all-season gravel road surface. 4. That any improvement to the roads beyond a gravel surface will be subject to the local improvement process.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
10 That correspondence from the Georgina Safe Streets Committee requesting a traffic analysis be conducted during the summer months with consideration of residential and non-residential sections of Holmes Point Road and Donna Drive be received and endorsed and that said analysis include Riverview Beach Road and Irving Drive.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That Town staff explore the potential of rezoning a portion of the Sedore Farm from 'Rural' to 'Residential' and granting infill allocation for the purpose of selling the lakefront portion of the lands as developable residential lots. YEA NAY ABSTAIN Mayor Quirk X Regional Councillor Grossi X Councillor Waddington X Councillor Fellini X Councillor Neeson X Councillor Sebo X Councillor Harding X Results 2 5 0
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Defeated
WHEREAS it is believed the remains of 215 children at the location of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia were recently discovered; AND WHEREAS the horrendous reality of residential schools is finally becoming common knowledge in Canada; 15 AND WHEREAS the Town of Georgina is located over lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations; AND WHEREAS we acknowledge and declare the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbours and friends; AND WHEREAS a good friend does not stand idly by while their neighbour mourns; AND WHEREAS it is strength and not weakness to openly recognize significant moments of shame in the history of one's country; AND WHEREAS the federal government has yet to make a decision if September 30th will be declared "National Day for Truth and Reconciliation"; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Town of Georgina supports the declaration of a "National Day for Truth and Reconciliation"; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Georgina will; in absence of a Federal decision, recognize September 30th of each year as a day in mourning to commemorate residential school victims and survivors by lowering our flags and releasing media notifications as to why; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Georgina; with the support of the Chippewas of Georgina Island Council, erect twin plaques as a memorial to the truths of Residential schools in Canada using both Ojibwa
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following by-laws be adopted: 1. Bylaw Number 2021-0044 (AD-1) to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers 2. Bylaw Number 2021-0045 (PL-2) to enact OPA 143 to the Official Plan; Keswick Business Park
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.b of the agenda being advice that is subject to Solicitor-Client privilege under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, including communications necessary for that purpose regarding earthworks, land transfer, servicing agreements and a procurement matter regarding the MURC site; 1. That Council receive the Town Solicitor's update and directs the Solicitor and staff to proceed as discussed. 2. That the Clerk and Mayor be authorized to execute the necessary associated agreements through delegated authority of Council. 18
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.a of the agenda being litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board, under Section 239(2)(e) of The Municipal Act regarding a Lake Drive Jurisdiction Litigation Matter; 1. That Council receive the Town Solicitor's update on the litigation matter.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2021-0046 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on June 9, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 12:49pm 19
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini