The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

April 28, 2021

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 (27 motions)

23 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the April 28, 2021 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted: Item No. 12.1(f), Report No. CAO-2021-0005 entitled 'Earthworks Agreement for MURC Block and future Garrett Styles Road Extension within Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-18G01 commonly
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Referred
That the following minutes be adopted as amended; 1. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 31, 2021. Page 12, Item 15, include wording to indicate that the Mayor declared a conflict with the legal update and did not participate in the discussion concerning the Lake Simcoe Region Conversation Authority legal update Page 9, bullet 8 to be added to bullet 3 so that bullet 3 reads 'Community Association - only 1/2 of membership responded, support for removal of the Mossington Wharf was indicated as shown by a portion of Briars Community Association; overall, public input indicated that over half the respondents were in favour of keeping the wharf'
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That the delegation provided by Mark Stone, MLS Planning Consulting, agent for S. Mastoras and L. Kanopoulos, requesting relief from fees associated with a zoning bylaw amendment application to be considered by Council on May 12th, be received and
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Referred
a. Application for Sign Bylaw Relief for Ground Sign at 64 High Street 1. CAO-2021-0006 - APPLICATION FOR SIGN BY-LAW RELIEF FOR GROUND SIGN AT 64 HIGH ST.pdf 2. Sign Image.pdf 3. Site Plan.pdf Report No. CAO-2021-0006 RESOLUTION NO. C-2021-0126 That Council receive Report No. CAO-2021-0006 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Office of the DCAO dated April 28 th , 2021 respecting one (1) Application for Sign By-law Relief for a Ground Sign at 64 High Street. That Council approve the application for Sign By-law relief for a Ground Sign at 64 High Street. c. Application for Deeming Bylaw Approval 1. DS-2021-0030 - Deeming By-law for 76 Dorothy Avenue.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - Context Map.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - Key Map.pdf 4. Attachment 3 - Aerial Map.pdf 5. Attachment 4 - Site Plan.pdf NICHOLAS DAJNKO & KEYANA REYHANI 76 Dorothy Avenue, Lots 157 & 158, Plan 427 Report No. DS-2021-0030 RESOLUTION NO. C-2021-0127 That Council receive Report No. DS-2021-0030 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated April 28, 2021, respecting an application for deeming by-law approval for the property municipally addressed as 76 Dorothy Avenue and legally described as Lots 157 and 158, Plan 427; That Council approve the application submitted by Nicholas Dajnko and Keyana Reyhani to deem Lots 157 and 158, Plan 427 not to be a lot on a registered plan of subdivision for the purpose of Section 50(3) and in accordance with Section 50(4) of the Pla
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Report No. CAO-2021-0007 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Office of the Deputy CAO, dated April 28, 2021, respecting the stopping up, closing and conveying of a portion of lane located north of Sixth Street (PIN No. 03537-1055) be received. That Council deem the portion of the lane identified herein as surplus and to approve in principle the stopping up, closing and conveying of the portion of the lane north of Sixth Street subject to public notice requirements. That should no objection be received, a By-law be passed to authorize the stopping up, closure and sale of the lane north of Sixth Street identified as PIN No. 03537-1055 to the abutting property owner at the minimum rate of approximately $3.74 per square foot.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2021-0041, prepared by the Development Engineering Division, Development Services Department, dated April 28, 2021 respecting the proposed sale of the Town owned parking lot located east of the Canada Post Corporation building. That Report No. DS-2021-0041 be
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Referred
That correspondence from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announcing a $10 Million investment to extend funding for a re-designed enhanced Agri-food Workplace Protection Program be received and
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Referred
That the General Information Listing for April 28, 2021, be received.
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That the Briefing Note informing Council of the proposed reconstruction of the boathouse and office building renovations within Sibbald Point Provincial Park be received.
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the Council Meeting recess at 10:37am
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be waived to deal with a motion respecting Provincial paid sick leave.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted: 17.1 Bylaw Number 2021-0035 (PL-1) deeming certain r egistered Plans of Subdivision or parts thereof not to be registered Plans of Subdivision, Section 59(3) of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 as amended, Lots 157 and 158, Plan 427, 76 Dorothy Avenue
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted: 17.2 Bylaw Number 2021-0037 (CON-1) Earthworks Agreement made between Wesrow Estates Inc, owner, and the Town of Georgina in connection with the MURC Block, future Garrett Styles Road Extension, Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-18G01, Part Lots 2-5, Concession 3 (NG).
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council Members convene into Closed Session at 11:35am to deal with the following matter: a) ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE, SECTION 239(2)(f), MA; Verbal Report - MURC - Land Transfer, Servicing and Earthworks Agreements
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That the Council Meeting reconvene into Open Session at 12:22pm and report on matter(s) discussed in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
regard to Closed Session item 18.1(a) being advice that is subject to Solicitor/Client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose, Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act regarding the MURC land transfer, servicing and Earthworks Agreement; 1. That Council receive the Solicitor update and direct staff and the Solicitor to proceed as discussed.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Neeson In
Carried
That Council receive Report CAO-2021-0005 prepared by the Office of the CAO dated April 28, 2021 respecting the Earthworks Agreement for MURC block and future Garrett Styles road extension within Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-18G01. That a By-Law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an Earthworks Agreement between Wesrow Estates Inc. as the Owner and the Corporation of the Town of Georgina relating to the MURC block and future Garrett Styles road extension within Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-18G01. That Council authorize Town staff to make minor revisions to the Earthworks Agreement included as Attachment 4 to Report No. CAO-2021-0005 to address any Town Solicitor requirements.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted as presented: 19.1 Bylaw Number 2021-0036 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on April 28, 2021.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 12:25pm
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as amended; 1. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 31, 2021. 4  Page 12, Item 15, include wording to indicate that the Mayor declared a conflict with the legal update and did not participate in the discussion concerning the Lake Simcoe Region Conversation Authority legal update  Page 9, bullet 8 to be added to bullet 3 so that bullet 3 reads 'Community Association - only 1/2 of membership responded, support for removal of the Mossington Wharf was indicated as shown by a portion of Briars Community Association; overall, public input indicated that over half the respondents were in favour of keeping the wharf'
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
a. Application for Sign Bylaw Relief for Ground Sign at 64 High Street Report No. CAO-2021-0006 RESOLUTION NO. C-2021-0126 1. That Council receive Report No. CAO-2021-0006 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Office of the DCAO 6 dated April 28th, 2021 respecting one (1) Application for Sign By-law Relief for a Ground Sign at 64 High Street. 2. That Council approve the application for Sign By-law relief for a Ground Sign at 64 High Street. c. Application for Deeming Bylaw Approval NICHOLAS DAJNKO & KEYANA REYHANI 76 Dorothy Avenue, Lots 157 & 158, Plan 427 Report No. DS-2021-0030 RESOLUTION NO. C-2021-0127 1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2021-0030 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated April 28, 2021, respecting an application for deeming by-law approval for the property municipally addressed as 76 Dorothy Avenue and legally described as Lots 157 and 158, Plan 427; 2. That Council approve the application submitted by Nicholas Dajnko and Keyana Reyhani to deem Lots 157 and 158, Plan 427 not to be a lot on a registered plan of subdivision for the purpose of Section 50(3) and in accordance with Section 50(4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990; and, 3. That Council pass a by-law to deem Lots 157 and 158, Plan 427 not to be lots on a registered plan of subdivision for the purpose of Section 50(3) and in accordance with Section 50(4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. g. AMENDED - Award of Contract CAO2021-017 - SCADA
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
1. That Report No. CAO-2021-0007 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Office of the Deputy CAO, dated April 28, 2021, respecting the stopping up, closing and conveying of a portion of lane located north of Sixth Street (PIN No. 03537-1055) be received. 2. That Council deem the portion of the lane identified herein as surplus and to approve in principle the stopping up, closing and conveying of the portion of the lane north of Sixth Street subject to public notice requirements. 3. That should no objection be received, a By-law be passed to authorize the stopping up, closure and sale of the lane north of Sixth Street identified as PIN No. 03537-1055 to the abutting property owner at the minimum rate of approximately $3.74 per square foot. 8
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That the Council Meeting recess at 10:37am 11
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
WHEREAS The Province of Ontario, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts declared a third Provincial emergency under section 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA) on April 7th, 2021 and; WHEREAS the aforementioned Provincial state of emergency was declared to create measures in response to the rapid increase in COVID-19 transmission, the threat on the province's hospital system capacity, and the increasing risks posed to the public by COVID-19 variants and; 12 WHEREAS the Province of Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table has repeatedly recommended that the Provincial government legislate paid sick days, most recently as of April 20th, 2021 as contained in their document entitled "Fighting COVID-19 in Ontario: The Way Forward" under the heading "What Will Work" and; WHEREAS Dr. Eileen De Villa, Toronto's Medical Officer of Health has publicly stated that paid sick days need to be legislated by the Province of Ontario for all workers as a public health measure to control the spread of COVID-19 and; WHEREAS the Board of Health and the Council of the City of Toronto has endorsed and called upon the Province of Ontario to immediately legislate paid sick days for all workers as a public health measure to contain the spread of COVID-19 and; WHEREAS Dr. Lawrence Loh, Peel Regions Medical Officer of Health has publicly stated that paid sick days need to be legislated by the Province of Ontario for all worke
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
15 That Council Members convene into Closed Session at 11:35am to deal with the following matter: a) ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE, SECTION 239(2)(f), MA;  Verbal Report - MURC - Land Transfer, Servicing and Earthworks Agreements
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
In regard to Closed Session item 18.1(a) being advice that is subject to Solicitor/Client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose, Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act regarding the MURC land transfer, servicing and Earthworks Agreement; 1. That Council receive the Solicitor update and direct staff and the Solicitor to proceed as discussed.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
17 That the meeting adjourn at 12:25pm
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried

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