The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

September 28, 2022

Who was there

Present (3): Dan Fellini, Dave Neeson, Margaret Quirk

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 (26 motions)

21 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the September 28, 2022 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 12.1.f, Report No. DS-2022-0091 entitled 'Municipal Street Name Change - Pirate's Cove Drive in Simcoe Landing' Item No. 13.1.a, Heath Weir, Head Coach, Warriors Football Program, requesting Municipal Significant Status for a fundraising event at the Stephen Leacock Theatre Item No. 13.2.b(c), Briefing Note concerning an amendment to the Council Meeting Schedule for November, 2022 Item No. 18.1.a, Closed Session, Solicitor update, Judicial Review, Lake Drive Jurisdiction Action Plan Item No. 18.1.b, Closed Session, Indemnification update; Lake Drive Jurisdiction Action Plan Matter Item Nos. 17.2 and 17.3, Bylaw Number 2022-0095 (PWO-2) and Bylaw Number 2022-0096 (TR-1) respectively, have been
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding
Withdrawn
WHEREAS Women's Support Network of York Region has provided support and advocacy for survivors of recent or historical sexual violence, and prevention education in York Region since 1992; AND WHEREAS the number of survivors needing access to crisis counselling and long-term counselling programs has increased since 1992; AND WHEREAS ongoing underfunding of Women's Support Network of York Region has reduced the number of resources available to provide these services due to highly specialized skill requirements that are unmatched by low wages and benefits relative to other mental health funded positions; AND WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased people in the community requiring the services of Women's Support Network of York Region; AND WHEREAS sexual violence disproportionately impacts our community's most vulnerable members including women and girls, trans, and non-binary people, people with disabilities and people who identify as Black, First Nations, Metis, Indigenous, racialized and/or 2SLGBTQIA+1; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that increased and sustainable provincial funding for Women's Support Network of York Region funding and other community-based sexual assault centres be supported for priority consideration by the Provincial Government and its agencies.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried Unanimously
That Council receive the delegation provided by Shannon Seeraj, Program Manager of Women's Support Network of York Region, and Dr. Jacqueline Benn-John, Executive Director of Women's Support Network of York Region, requesting Council endorse a draft resolution calling upon the Province to increase community funding for community-based centres.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
a. 2023 Speed Hump Pilot Program 1. OI-2022-0021 Speed Hump Pilot Program.pdf Report No. OI-2022-0021 RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0339 That Council receive Report No. OI-2022-0021 prepared by the Road Operations Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department, dated September 28, 2022, regarding the Speed Hump Pilot Program; That Council approve the Speed Hump Pilot Program locations, design, and installation timeline, considering the potential impact to Emergency Services response times at the proposed locations; That staff report back to council in the third quarter of 2023 with preliminary summer results and recommendations on possible program expansion; and That Council approve the $30,000.00 budget to be funded from the Canada Community Building Fund in 2023. b. Encroachment Agreement for 65 Lake Drive East 1. Report No. OID-2022-0022 Encroachment Agreement, 65 Lake Dr E.pdf 2. 20210713 Revised Survey.pdf 3. ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT 65 LAKE DR E - Final.pdf Report No OID-2022-0022 RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0340 That Council receive Report No. OID-2022-0022 prepared by the Operations and Infrastructure Department dated September 28, 2022 regarding the Encroachment Agreement for 65 Lake Drive East; That a by-law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Encroachment Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Georgina and the Owner(s) of property municipally known as 65 Lake Drive East.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2022-0091 prepared by the Planning Division, Development Services Department dated September 28, 2022 respecting a Municipal Street Name Change- Pirate’s Cove Drive in Simcoe Landing. That Council rename “Pirates Cove Drive” located in Phase 9B of Camlane – Simcoe Landing to “Cecil Saunders Drive”, and that a Poppy symbol be required on all “Cecil Saunders Drive” street signs. That Council direct Staff to remove the name “Pirates Cove” from the Street Name Inventory of Approved Names for use within the Town of Georgina.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
That Council receive the verbal update provided by staff concerning the Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC) construction project.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2022-0076 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department dated September 28, 2022 regarding a Town Tree Cutting By-law. That Council direct staff to obtain additional information concerning the implementation of a tree cutting bylaw and submit a report to the next Term of Council in either the first or second quarter of 2023 for information and discussion.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2022-0090 prepared by the Development Service Department, Building Division dated September 28, 2022, respecting an amendment to the Building By-law to reduce the Building Permit fee related to Industrial Interior Alterations, That Council adopt the proposed amendment to the Building By-law being a By-law to reduce the building permit fee with respect to Industrial Interior Alterations.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That Council recognize the Fifth Annual Warriors Football Comedy Fundraiser event to be held at the Stephen Leacock Theatre on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, to be a 'Municipally Significant Event' in support of an application for a Special Occasion Permit from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and that it be
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Referred
That Council receive the General Information Items of September 28, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the briefing note submitted by the Operations and Infrastructure Department regarding the position of York Regional municipalities regarding the Region assuming winter maintenance of sidewalks adjacent to Regional Roads, advising that York Regional municipalities have advised that additional information is required in order to make an informed decision and requesting a deferral of confirmation of position until 2023.
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That Council receive the briefing note advising of the necessity to amend the Urban Hens Licensing Bylaw to include a penalty section in order for the Municipal Law Enforcement Division to issue charges under the bylaw.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive and approve the briefing note amending the Council Meeting Schedule for November 2022 by moving the Council Orientation dates from November 21 and 23 to November 9 and 10 to allow for increased flexibility with orientation format.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
Item Nos. 17.2 and 17.3 were
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi Bylaw
Withdrawn
That Council convene into Closed Session at 10:42am, observe a recess, then resume Closed Session at 10:55am.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That Council reconvene into Open Session at 11:25am and report on matters discussed in Closed Session
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.a under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act being advice subject to solicitor/client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose, regarding a Solicitor update - Judicial Review, Lake Drive Jurisdiction Action Plan; That Council receive the update from the Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Sebo In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.a under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act being advice subject to solicitor/client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose, regarding Indemnification Update, Lake Drive Jurisdiction Action Plan Matter; That Council receive the update from the Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Sebo In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2022-0100 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on September 28, 2022 1. 2022-0100 Confirming Proceedings of Council, September 28, 2022.pdf
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 11:27am
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That the September 28, 2022 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; 4  Item No. 12.1.f, Report No. DS-2022-0091 entitled 'Municipal Street Name Change - Pirate's Cove Drive in Simcoe Landing'  Item No. 13.1.a, Heath Weir, Head Coach, Warriors Football Program, requesting Municipal Significant Status for a fundraising event at the Stephen Leacock Theatre  Item No. 13.2.b(c), Briefing Note concerning an amendment to the Council Meeting Schedule for November, 2022  Item No. 18.1.a, Closed Session, Solicitor update, Judicial Review, Lake Drive Jurisdiction Action Plan  Item No. 18.1.b, Closed Session, Indemnification update; Lake Drive Jurisdiction Action Plan Matter  Item Nos. 17.2 and 17.3, Bylaw Number 2022-0095 (PWO-2) and Bylaw Number 2022-0096 (TR-1) respectively, have been
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding
Withdrawn
a. 2023 Speed Hump Pilot Program Report No. OI-2022-0021 RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0339 1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2022-0021 prepared by the Road Operations Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department, dated September 28, 2022, regarding the Speed Hump Pilot Program; 2. That Council approve the Speed Hump Pilot Program locations, design, and installation timeline, considering the potential impact to Emergency Services response times at the proposed locations; 3. That staff report back to council in the third quarter of 2023 with preliminary summer results and recommendations on possible program expansion; and 4. That Council approve the $30,000.00 budget to be funded from the Canada Community Building Fund in 2023. b. Encroachment Agreement for 65 Lake Drive East Report No OID-2022-0022 7 RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0340 1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2022-0022 prepared by the Operations and Infrastructure Department dated September 28, 2022 regarding the Encroachment Agreement for 65 Lake Drive East; 2. That a by-law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Encroachment Agreement between the Corporation of the Town of Georgina and the Owner(s) of property municipally known as 65 Lake Drive East.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
Bylaw Item Nos. 17.2 and 17.3 were
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Withdrawn
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.a under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act being advice subject to solicitor/client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose, regarding a Solicitor update - Judicial Review, Lake Drive Jurisdiction Action Plan; 1. That Council receive the update from the Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.a under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act being advice subject to solicitor/client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose, regarding Indemnification Update, Lake Drive Jurisdiction Action Plan Matter; 1. That Council receive the update from the Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2022-0100 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on September 28, 2022
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried

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