Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor Gengewith all items related to Jericho Youth Services as her daughter is employed by Jericho Councillor Genge declared a conflict with all items related to the Georgina Art Gallery as her son is employed by the Art Centre 7
What was decided (20 motions)
18 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the December 5th Special Council Budget agenda be adopted as presented
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes held on November 8, 2023 1. November 8, 2023 Council Minutes Final.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive the delegation provided by Andrew Mackenzie requesting the reconfiguration of the Civic Centre pickleball courts to accommodate two (2) tennis and six (6) dedicated pickleball courts on a safe, padded, painted and attractive play surface in order to accommodate the steady growth of the pickleball sport, along with consideration for the construction of eight (8) courts at the MURC in 2025.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0415 That Council approve an amount of $10,000 to be added to the 2024 budget for the 2024 installation of two bike repair stations to be located in downtown business areas within the Town, that staff submit a report regarding the initiative including details such as costs, evidence of economic benefits respecting future expansion, and appropriate locations for installations of these repair stations, to be funded through the Corporate Capital Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0416 That Council approve an amount of $3,600 to be added to the 2024 operating budget to transfer responsibility for the Black River water fountain from the Sutton BIA to the Town, to be funded from the tax levy.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the Council meeting recess at 10:15am.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That funding for Professional Development and Training for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion remain for the 2024 budget and continued corporate-wise Professional Development funding be brought forward as business cases in future years.
Moved by Councillor Genge
Lost
contribution to discretionary reserve by $437,000 by delaying replacement of named vehicles by one (1) year in order to reduce tax levy.
Moved by Councillor Genge Reduce
Lost
RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0417 That Council approve the work program for the design phase of implementation on Lake Drive Improvements - Phase 1, Operations & Infrastructure, Business Case #24-CI-OI-24, in the amount of $120,000 funded from discretionary reserves, Lake Drive North from Metro Road North at North Gwillimbury Park to Woodbine Avenue, and Lake Drive East from Woodbine Avenue to Dalton Road, to include the following tasks: 1. Collection and analysis of additional data on traffic, pedestrian and parking usage as necessary to support design of the recommended improvements. 2. Detailed design of the recommended improvements addressing efficient traffic movements to support access to properties and businesses, feasibility of seasonal implementation, integration with existing features such as driveways and intersections, roadway modifications focused on clear and concise signage, pavement markings, and lane separation markers, and public communication and education. A recorded vote was requested, the Town Clerk recorded the vote as follows; Yea Nay Councillor Genge x Regional Councillor Davison x Councillor Fellini x Councillor Neeson x Councillor Dale x Mayor Quirk x Councillor Biggerstaff x
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council approve the purchase and installation of six (6) canine kennels at the Georgina Animal Shelter, Business Case Number 24-CI-LS-01, in the amount of $120,000 due to the necessity to phase-in the installations to minimize disruption, to be funded from the Corporate Capital Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council approve Business Case Number 24-CI-SI-05 to Develop Georgina's Health Care Strategy and Action Plan in the amount of $225,000 to be funded from the Discretionary Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the Council Members convene into Closed Session at 12:22pm to deal with the following matters; a. THE SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(a), MA; I.T. Security b. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Sutton and Jackson's Point c. LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(e), MA; Lake Drive Jurisdiction - Judicial Review
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the meeting reconvene into Open Session at 2:02pm and report on matter(s) discussed in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.a on the agenda under Section 239(2)(a) of the Municipal Act being the security of the property of the municipality or local board regarding I.T. security; 1. That Council direct staff to proceeding accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Dale In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.b 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 property in Sutton and Jackson's Point; 1. That Council receive the information.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.c on the agenda under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act being litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, regarding Lake Drive Jurisdiction - Judicial Review; 1. That Council receive the update and direct the solicitor to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini In
Carried
Genge, That Council expand the scope of Business Case Number 23-CI-OI-08, Street Redevelopment Detailed Design High Street Project, by including an entrance feature on High Street coming off of Highway 48 into the design for consideration when it returns to Council and that staff provide multiple size options for said entrance feature.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council end the 30-day budget amendment period as defined in the regulations to Bill 3, The Strong Mayors Building Homes Act.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0089 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Special Council on December 5, 2023 1. Bylaw 2023-0089 (COU-2) Confirming proceedings of Special Council on December 5 and 6, 2023, 2024 Bu.pdf
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 2:40pm
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini