The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

August 13, 2025

Who was there

Present (7): Charlene Biggerstaff, Lee Dale, Naomi Davison, Dan Fellini, Dale Kerr Genge, 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 (29 motions)

29 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the August 13, 2025 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item 16.4, Bylaw No. 500-2025-0005 amending Zoning Bylaw 500, 6675 Smith Blvd. Item 16.5, Bylaw No. 600-2025-0001 amending Zoning Bylaw 600, 6675 Smith Blvd.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following Council minutes be adopted: 1. Minutes of Council Meeting held on June 18, 2025 1. June 18, 2025 Council Minutes.pdf 2. Minutes of Council Meeting held on July 9, 2025 1. July 9, 2025 Council Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive an update by Brian Busby of the Pefferlaw Lions Club on the success of the 2025 Pefferlaw Classic Car and Community Festival held on July 27th.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council adopt the following report recommendations; a. 2026 Non-Profit Organization Grant Program Updates 1. 2026 Non-Profit Organization Grant Program Updates.pdf Report No. CS-2025-0001 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0196 That Council receive Report No. CS-2025-0001, prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Corporate Services Department dated August 13, 2025 respecting the Non-Profit Organization Grant Program; That Council allocate $100,000 within the 2026 Budget as the total program amount, with an annual 2% inflationary increase thereafter; That Council direct staff to update the maximum funding amount to $10,000 with an annual 2% inflationary increase to account for increasing costs for non-profit organizations; That Council direct staff to adjust the program guidelines based on section 4.2 of this report; and That Council delegate authority to staff to evaluate, select and award funding as well as enter into funding agreements with recipients and report to Council with a briefing note annually. d. 2025 Development Charges Background Study and Bylaw 1. DCAO-2025-0011 Development Charge Background Study and Bylaw.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - Correspondence from KPEC, agent for GDA, dated May 9, 2025.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - Correspondence from Hemson Consulting dated June 25, 2025.pdf 4. Attachment 3 - Correspondence from BILD Association, dated June 11, 2025.pdf 5. Attachment 4 - Correspondence from KPEC, agent for GDA, dated July 17, 2025.pdf 6. Attachment 5 -
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CS -2025-0010 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Corporate Services Department, dated August 13, 2025 regarding the proposed The Town of Georgina 2025-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP). That Council endorse Attachment 1 to Report No. CS -2025-0010 as the Town’s 2025-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP).
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried Unanimously
That Council proclaim the month of September as 'Childhood Cancer Awareness Month' throughout the Town of Georgina and raise the flag during the month of September in recognition of the fact that childhood cancer remains the leading cause of disease-related death in children.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council proclaim September 4, 2025 as 'National PKD Awareness Day' throughout the Town of Georgina and fly its flag on the same date in recognition of Polycystic kidney disease, one of the most common life-threatening genetic diseases, and in recognition of the PKD Foundation of Canada, the only national organization solely dedicated to fighting this disease.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive the August 13, 2025 General Information items.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note regarding the Town of Georgina's 2025 Economic, Culture and Community Betterment Grant Program - Intake 2, a program providing essential funding for events, programs and initiatives that enhance Georgina's identity, contribute to community betterment and create economic impact; $5,000 to Pefferlaw Lions for the Pefferlaw Car Show and Community Festival $3,500 to Naturally Enchanted for the Georgina Mystic Fair $3,500 to the Sutton Kinettes for the Duck Races $1,000 to Rumble Martial Arts for the Georgina Combat Sports Seminar and Local Business Showcase $1,000 to Danielle Cohen for 'Finding A Way' $1,900 to the Jackson's Point BIA for Halloween and 'Holidays in the Point'
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note regarding a necessary bylaw amendment to the Off-Road Vehicle Bylaw.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note concerning the Provincial Government's recent enactment of a pilot project, including rules and regulations, giving municipalities the ability to pass bylaws to permit electric scooters on their highways and within their parks.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0051 (AD-2) to appoint KPMG LLP as the Municipal Auditors for the Corporation of the Town of Georgina for the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years 1. Appointment of Auditor for Audit Services 2025 - 2026.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0052 (REG-1) amending Bylaw No. 2024-0003 (REG-1) regulating off-road vehicles on municipal highways 1. 2025-0052 Off-Road Vehicle By-law Amendment, August 13, 2025.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2025-0053 (AD-5) to impose Development Charges in the Town of Georgina 1. A BYLAW TO IMPOSE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES IN THE TOWN OF GEORGINA (2025).pdf 4. Bylaw Number 500-2025-0005 (PL-5) amending Zoning Bylaw Number 500, BALASUNDRAM, Prakash and Suthanthy, Part of Lot 6, Concession 3 (G), 6675 Smith Blvd, File #03.1186 1. 500-2025-0005, ZBA, Balasundram, 6675 Smith Blvd, File 03-1186, Aug. 13, 2025.pdf 5. Bylaw Number 600-2025-0001 (PL-5) amending Zoning Bylaw Number 600, BALASUNDRAM, Prakash and Suthanthy, Part of Lot 6, Concession 3 (G), 6675 Smith Blvd., File #03.1186 1. 600-2025-0001 ZBA 600, Balasundram, 6675 Smith Blvd,, File 03-1186, Aug 13, 2025.pdf
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 10:22am to deal with the following matters; PERSONAL MATTER ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential attachment to Report No. CS-2025-0004, Item 11.1.c, Appointment to Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office A TRADE SECRET OR SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL OR LABOUR RELATIONS INFORMATION SUPPLIED IN CONFIDENCE TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD WHICH, IF DISCLOSED, COULD REASONABLY BE EXPECTED TO PREJUDICE SIGNIFICANTLY THE COMPETITIVE POSITION OR INTERFERE SIGNIFICANTLY WITH THE CONTRACTUAL OR OTHER NEGOTIATIONS OF A PERSON, GROUP OF PERSONS OR ORGANIZATION; Section 239(2)(i), MA; Affordable Housing A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Pefferlaw
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the Council Meeting reconvened into Open Session at 12:02pm and report on matters dealt with in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
regard to Closed Session item 17.1.a on the agenda under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being a personal matter about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees regarding confidential attachment to Report No. CS-2025-0004, item 11.1.c, appointment to the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly. That Report No. CS-2025-0004 prepared by the Clerk's Division, Corporate Services, dated August 13, 2025, respecting an appointment to the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee, be received. That Council direct the Clerk's Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the appointment. 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 Committee Designate.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale In
Carried
regard to Closed Session item 17.1.b on the agenda under Section 239(2)(i) of the Municipal Act being a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organization, regarding affordable housing; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.c on the agenda under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding Pefferlaw; That Council receive the update provided
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0054 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on August 13, 2025 1. 2025-0054 (COU-2) Confirm proceedings of Council on August 13, 2025.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 12:05pm
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following Council minutes be adopted: 1. Minutes of Council Meeting held on June 18, 2025 2. Minutes of Council Meeting held on July 9, 2025 4
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council adopt the following report recommendations; a. 2026 Non-Profit Organization Grant Program Updates Report No. CS-2025-0001 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0196 1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2025-0001, prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Corporate Services Department dated August 13, 2025 respecting the Non-Profit Organization Grant Program; 2. That Council allocate $100,000 within the 2026 Budget as the total program amount, with an annual 2% inflationary increase thereafter; 5 3. That Council direct staff to update the maximum funding amount to $10,000 with an annual 2% inflationary increase to account for increasing costs for non-profit organizations; 4. That Council direct staff to adjust the program guidelines based on section 4.2 of this report; and 5. That Council delegate authority to staff to evaluate, select and award funding as well as enter into funding agreements with recipients and report to Council with a briefing note annually. d. 2025 Development Charges Background Study and Bylaw Report No. DCAO-2025-0011 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0197 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025-0011 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated August 13, 2025 respecting the 2025 Development Charges Background Study and Bylaw; 2. That Council express its intent that growth-related costs identified in the 2025 Development Charges Background Study as post-period benefit shall be paid for subsequently
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0051 (AD-2) to appoint KPMG LLP as the Municipal Auditors for the Corporation of the Town of Georgina for the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0052 (REG-1) amending Bylaw No. 2024-0003 (REG-1) regulating off-road vehicles on municipal highways 10 3. Bylaw Number 2025-0053 (AD-5) to impose Development Charges in the Town of Georgina 4. Bylaw Number 500-2025-0005 (PL-5) amending Zoning Bylaw Number 500, BALASUNDRAM, Prakash and Suthanthy, Part of Lot 6, Concession 3 (G), 6675 Smith Blvd, File #03.1186 5. Bylaw Number 600-2025-0001 (PL-5) amending Zoning Bylaw Number 600, BALASUNDRAM, Prakash and Suthanthy, Part of Lot 6, Concession 3 (G), 6675 Smith Blvd., File #03.1186
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 10:22am to deal with the following matters; a. PERSONAL MATTER ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential attachment to Report No. CS-2025-0004, Item 11.1.c, Appointment to Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office b. A TRADE SECRET OR SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL OR LABOUR RELATIONS INFORMATION SUPPLIED IN CONFIDENCE TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD WHICH, IF DISCLOSED, COULD REASONABLY BE EXPECTED TO PREJUDICE SIGNIFICANTLY THE COMPETITIVE POSITION OR INTERFERE SIGNIFICANTLY WITH THE CONTRACTUAL OR OTHER NEGOTIATIONS OF A PERSON, GROUP OF PERSONS OR ORGANIZATION; Section 239(2)(i), MA; Affordable Housing c. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Pefferlaw
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
11 That the Council Meeting reconvened into Open Session at 12:02pm and report on matters dealt with in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
In regard to Closed Session item 17.1.a on the agenda under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being a personal matter about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees regarding confidential attachment to Report No. CS-2025-0004, item 11.1.c, appointment to the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly. 2. That Report No. CS-2025-0004 prepared by the Clerk's Division, Corporate Services, dated August 13, 2025, respecting an appointment to the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee, be received. 3. That Council direct the Clerk's Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the appointment. 4. 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 Committee Designate.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
12 In regard to Closed Session item 17.1.b on the agenda under Section 239(2)(i) of the Municipal Act being a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organization, regarding affordable housing; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.c on the agenda under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding Pefferlaw; 1. That Council receive the update provided
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0054 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on August 13, 2025
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
13 That the meeting adjourn at 12:05pm
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried

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