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Councillor Gengewith Closed Session Item No
What was decided (27 motions)
24 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the July 8, 2026 Council agenda be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of June 3, 2026 1. June 3, 2026 Council Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive the presentation provided by Gillian Freeman, Victim Services of York Region, providing an overview of its 24-hour crisis intervention services it provides and the positive impacts these services have on Georgina residents.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the presentation of the trophy to the Council Team in recognition for winning the 2026 Grate Groan-up Spelling Bee competition and for providing the Georgina Public Library 2025 Year in Review.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council adopt the following report recommendation; c. 2025/2026 Winter Maintenance Summary 1. Winter Maintenance Summary Report- Winter Season 2025_2026 .pdf Report No. OID-2026-0009 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0185 That Council Receive Report No. OID-2026-0009 prepared by the Operations Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department, dated June 3, 2026, Regarding the Winter Maintenance Summary Report - Winter Season 2025/2026; That Council approve $125,000.00 to be funded from Corporate Capital Reserve for the improvements to Snow Storage sites in Georgina; That Council approve $540,500.00 to be funded from Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve for the re-establishment of a Salt Stockpile prior to the 2026/2027 winter season; That Council approve $130 000.00 to be funded from the Fleet Repair and Replacement Reserve for the pre-season repair and replacement of specified aging winter equipment; and, That Council endorse the Significant Weather Event Declaration to be in alignment with the Weather Canada advisories and direct staff to update the necessary policy to be in effect by November 2026 as a standard communication process.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0018 prepared by the Capital Projects – Linear Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department, dated July 8, 2026 regarding replacement of the Old Shiloh Road bridge; and, That Council authorize additional debenture funding for this project in the amount of $486,648 (incl. non-recoverable tax) to allow the Town to proceed with award of Design-Build (DB) contract “OID2025-060 Old Shiloh Road Bridge Replacement”.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the meeting recess at 10:15am
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2026-0046 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department, dated July 8, 2026, respecting the Parking and Loading Study prepared in support of the Zoning Bylaw Update; and, That the Parking and Loading Study Final Report prepared by Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited dated June 17, 2026, be received as a general basis for staff review supporting the preparation of updated parking and loading provisions in the future draft Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw that will be released for public consultation in 2027 and be subject to Council consideration and final approval.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2026-0045, prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated July 8, 2026, respecting Draft Plan of Subdivision (File 01.166), Official Plan Amendment (File 02.208) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment (File 03.1185) applications submitted by Michael Smith Planning Consultants; Development Coordinators Ltd. on behalf of Ainslie Hill II Inc., for the property legally described as Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 7 (N.G.), being Block 4, Registered Plan 65M-4749, and municipally addressed as 235 Catering Road, Sutton; That Council approve the revised Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications, as described in Report No. DS-2026-0045; That approval of the revised Draft Plan of Subdivision application be subject to the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval set out in Attachment 5 to Report DS-2026-0045; That Council acknowledges there have been revisions to the proposed amending zoning bylaw since the December 11, 2024 statutory public meeting and that in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is required; and, That Council pass the amending bylaws at the July 8, 2026 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the memorandum from the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee and endorse the future Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program development and increased funds for accessibility grants across Town.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive and endorse the memorandum from the Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee recommending that if the Town decides that the Elmgrove School property be sold, that it be sold conditional upon conservation of the Elmgrove School House and if the property is not sold, that the Town provide necessary maintenance on the Elmgrove School House, and that this endorsement be
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Referred
That Council receive the memorandum from the Heritage Advisory Committee recommending the Town implement a heritage grant program starting in 2027 and a heritage property tax reduction in 2028 as set out in sections 2.3 and 3.3 respectively in the Heritage Grant and Property Tax Relief report provided by Wayne Morgan, Committee Member and Vice Chair of the Heritage Advisory Committee, and that it be
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Referred
That Council receive and endorse the memorandum from the Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee providing the wording for the proposed interpretive signage at the Jackson's Point Marine Railway as well as its proposed location, and that it be
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Referred
That Council receive the staff briefing note making Council aware of the radiocommunication tower proposal at 115 Hadden Road and providing an opportunity for any comments to be forwarded to the proponents.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0067 (PL-1) to deem certain registered plans of subdivision or parts thereof not to be registered Plans of Subdivision, Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, 574 Duclos Point Road 1. DEEM-2026-0008 574 Duclos Point Road.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2026-0068 (PL-1) to deem certain registered plans of subdivision or parts thereof not to be registered Plans of Subdivision, Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, 96 Cook's Bay Drive 1. DEEM-2026-0010 96 Cook's Bay Drive.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2026-0069 (LA-1) to stop up, close and sell a portion of the road allowance for Lake Drive North, in Lot 15, Concession 2 (NG), 292 Nida Drive 1. 2026-0069 (LA-1) stop up, close, sell portion of Lake Drive N, 292 Nida Drive, July 8, 2026.pdf 4. Bylaw Number 2026-0070 (LA-1) to stop up, close and sell a portion of the road allowance for Lake Drive North in Lot 14, Concession 2 (NG), 39 Lake Drive North 1. 2026-0070 (LA-1) stop up, close, sell portion of Lake Dr. N, 39 Lake Drive North, July 8, 2026.pdf 5. Bylaw Number 2026-0071 (LA-1) to stop up, close and sell a portion of the road allowance for Lake Drive North in Lot 14, Concession 2 (NG), 43 Lake Drive North 1. 2026-0071 (LA-1) stop up close sell portion of Lake Dr. N, 43 Lake Drive North, July 8, 2026.pdf 6. Bylaw Number 2026-0072 (PL-2) adopting amendment No. 158 to the Town of Georgina Official Plan (Sutton/Jackson's Point Second
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:50am to deal with the following matter(s): LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS, Section 239(2)(d); Labour Relations
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the Council meeting reconvene into open session at 12:17pm and report on matter(s) dealt with in closed session.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.a on the agenda under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, being labour relations or employee negotiations, regarding labour relations; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0073 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on July 8, 2026 1. 2026-0073 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on July 8, 2026.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the Council meeting adjourn at 11:18am
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of June 3, 2026
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council adopt the following report recommendation; c. 2025/2026 Winter Maintenance Summary Report No. OID-2026-0009 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0185 1. That Council Receive Report No. OID-2026-0009 prepared by the Operations Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department, dated June 3, 2026, Regarding the Winter Maintenance Summary Report - Winter Season 2025/2026; 2. That Council approve $125,000.00 to be funded from Corporate Capital Reserve for the improvements to Snow Storage sites in Georgina; 3. That Council approve $540,500.00 to be funded from Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve for the re-establishment of a Salt Stockpile prior to the 2026/2027 winter season; 4. That Council approve $130 000.00 to be funded from the Fleet Repair and Replacement Reserve for the pre-season repair and replacement of specified aging winter equipment; and, 5. That Council endorse the Significant Weather Event Declaration to be in alignment with the Weather Canada advisories and direct staff to update the necessary policy to be in effect by November 2026 as a standard communication process. 6
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2026-0045, prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated July 8, 2026, respecting Draft Plan of Subdivision (File 01.166), Official Plan Amendment (File 02.208) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment (File 03.1185) applications submitted by Michael Smith Planning Consultants; Development Coordinators Ltd. on behalf of Ainslie Hill II Inc., for the property legally described as Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 7 (N.G.), being Block 4, Registered Plan 65M-4749, and municipally addressed as 235 Catering Road, Sutton; 2. That Council approve the revised Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications, as described in Report No. DS-2026-0045; 3. That approval of the revised Draft Plan of Subdivision application be subject to the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval set out in Attachment 5 to Report DS-2026-0045; 4. That Council acknowledges there have been revisions to the proposed amending zoning bylaw since the December 11, 2024 statutory public meeting and that in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is required; and, 9 5. That Council pass the amending bylaws at the July 8, 2026 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0067 (PL-1) to deem certain registered plans of subdivision or parts thereof not to be registered Plans of Subdivision, Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, 574 Duclos Point Road 2. Bylaw Number 2026-0068 (PL-1) to deem certain registered plans of subdivision or parts thereof not to be registered Plans of Subdivision, Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, 96 Cook's Bay Drive 3. Bylaw Number 2026-0069 (LA-1) to stop up, close and sell a portion of the road allowance for Lake Drive North, in Lot 15, Concession 2 (NG), 292 Nida Drive 4. Bylaw Number 2026-0070 (LA-1) to stop up, close and sell a portion of the road allowance for Lake Drive North in Lot 14, Concession 2 (NG), 39 Lake Drive North 12 5. Bylaw Number 2026-0071 (LA-1) to stop up, close and sell a portion of the road allowance for Lake Drive North in Lot 14, Concession 2 (NG), 43 Lake Drive North 6. Bylaw Number 2026-0072 (PL-2) adopting amendment No. 158 to the Town of Georgina Official Plan (Sutton/Jackson's Point Secondary Plan) 7. Bylaw Number 500-2026-0008 (PL-5) amending Zoning Bylaw Number 500, Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 7 (NG), Block 4, Plan 65M-4749, w/s Catering Road
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:50am to deal with the following matter(s): a. LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS, Section 239(2)(d); Labour Relations
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.a on the agenda under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, being labour relations or employee negotiations, regarding labour relations; 13 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0073 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on July 8, 2026
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini