The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

September 10, 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 (32 motions)

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

That the September 10, 2025 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 11.1.b(a), additional correspondence from property owners concerning existing and potential heritage designations, Report DS-2025-0047 Item No. 11.1.b, additional correspondence from a property owner requesting her property be delisted from the heritage register, Report DS-2025-0047 Item No. 12.1.d, Enbridge Gas correspondence and draft documents concerning consultation on future natural gas expansion in Ontario
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of August 13, 2025 1. August 13, 2025 Council Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive Report CS-2025-0003 dated August 13, 2025 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Corporate Services Department, as well as the presentation provided by ClearWater representatives, respecting the 2025 Update and Annual Work Plan – The ClearWater Futures Foundation.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
2. That staff report back to Council, with a draft Memorandum of Understanding and associated mapping with respect to the request from ClearWater Farm to plant on the remaining acreage not currently included in the lease agreement, approximately 3 acres of the westerly portion of the property abutting Metro Road; 3. That staff report back to Council, with a draft Memorandum of Understanding and associated mapping with respect to the planting of fruit trees and fruit bushes on Parcel C not currently included in the lease agreement in order to utilize this area as an edible guild; 4. That Council report back to Council with respect to entering into discussions with ClearWater Farm on the creation of an accessible eco-shore learning area on the Town-owned shoreline on the north side of Lake Drive.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive the delegation provided by Kathleen Vieira proposing the extension of Concession Road 3 to Frog Street to provide access to the rear of the Frog Street properties for future development and refer the proposal to staff for consideration and follow-up with the speaker.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council adopt the following report recommendations; d. Building Faster Fund Investment Plan 2025 Update 1. Building Faster Fund Investment Plan 2025 Update.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - 2025 Building Faster Fund Investment Plan.pdf Report No. CS-2025-0005 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0213 That Council receive Report No. CS-2025-0005 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division in the Corporate Services Department dated September 10, 2025, respecting the Building Faster Fund Investment Plan 2025 Update; and, That Council provide delegated authority for the Deputy CAO/Treasurer to approve and submit the Investment Plan (Attachment 1) to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council Members observe a recess at 10:20am
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be waived to permit Paul Jenkins of Loblaw to address Council
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CSD-2025-0010 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Community Services, dated September 10 th , 2025 respecting an Application for a Noise Bylaw Exemption from International Fixture Installations Inc. on behalf of Zehrs Keswick located at 24018 Woodbine Ave. to permit noise from construction-related activities overnight. That Council approve the Application for a Noise Bylaw Exemption from International Fixture Installations Inc. to permit overnight noise from construction-related activities at Zehrs Keswick, 24018 Woodbine Ave.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be waived to permit Samin Yousefi to address Council
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive comments provided by Sami Yousefi concerning his father's property at 96 High Street, Sutton.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2025-0047 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department, dated September 10, 2025, respecting the Municipal Heritage Register Review – Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report; 2. That the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report prepared by Giaimo Associates Limited dated August 26, 2025, be received and used as a basis for updating the Georgina Heritage Register, designating properties under the Ontario Heritage Act, and as a resource in respect of built heritage planning matters; 3. That Notices of Intention to Designate be issued in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act for the following properties municipally known as: -98 High Street; -32 River Street; -12 Turner Street; -31 River Street; -117-119 High Street; -132-134 High Street; -25152 Warden Avenue ; -180 Church Street ; 4. That the following properties be removed from the Georgina Heritage Register in accordance with the recommendations of the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report: -227 Church Street; -36 Church Street; -2905 Baseline Road; -5676 Latimer Road; -23542 Lake Ridge Road; -24791 Kennedy Road; -24534 Kennedy Road; -26576 Highway 48; -133 High Street; -129 High Street; -110 High Street; -79 High Street; -24644 McCowan Road (formerly 24646); -16 Snooks Road; -6673 Old Shiloh Road; -52 Bethel Sideroad -20924 Dalton Road; -619 Metro Road North; and, 5. That Town staff commence the process of re-appointing a Heritage Advisory Committee as per the Resolu
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive the addendum containing additional correspondence respecting Report DS-2025-0047, Municipal Heritage Register Review.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council endorse the request made by Sandgate Women's Shelter of York Region to raise the Wrapped In Courage flag at the Georgina Civic Centre on Saturday, December 6, 2025, to honour the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and to provide a visual reminder of our collective responsibility to support survivors, promote safety and work towards ending violence against women.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council endorse the request made by Harrison's Hope to raise its flag during the month of September in recognition of 'International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council endorse the request made by the Ontario Dwarfism Association to raise its flag during the month of October to raise awareness and inclusion of individuals with dwarfism.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from Enbridge Gas and endorse the application for participation in the additional natural gas expansion; WHEREAS the Province has posted ERO 0250923, Consultation on the Future of Community Natural Gas Expansion, seeking feed back from municipalities, indigenous communities and other stakeholders on how Phase Three (3) could best support access to natural gas for community development; AND WHEREAS expanding access to natural gas is identified as a tool to support affordability and economic growth in Ontario communities, with Phase One (1) and Two (2) estimated to enable connections for approximately 17,000 buildings across 59 communities, and 16 projects completed to date; AND WHEREAS the Town of Georgina is working toward its housing and employment land goals that contribute to Ontario's broader objective to building at least 1.5 million homes by 2031 and recognizes that timely servicing solutions (including natural gas where appropriate) can help enable these targets; AND WHEREAS Ontario's energy future relies on a balance of affordability, reliability and sustainability by leveraging a mix of energy solutions - including natural gas, electricity and emerging energy technologies, to meet growing community needs. And whereas natural gas continues to play a critical role in supporting energy affordability, economic competitiveness and enabling housing and employment growth across the province; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council; supports
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the General Information Items for September 10, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note advising of the Integrity Commissioner's Annual Report - 2024.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note and verbal update concerning the blue box transition effective January 1, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0055 (TR-1) amending Schedule 'A' of Bylaw 2017-0050 regulating parking on private property, addition of parking enforcement officers 1. 2025-0055 amending Sch A of Bylaw 2017-0050, regulating parking on private property, September 10, 2025.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0056 (COU-1) appointing members to the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 Term of Office 1. 2025-0056, GEAC Appointment, Sepember 10, 2025.pdf
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0057 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on September 10, 2025 1. 2025-0057 (COU-2) Confirm proceedings of Council on September 10, 2025.pdf
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 12:10pm
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of August 13, 2025
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council adopt the following report recommendations; d. Building Faster Fund Investment Plan 2025 Update Report No. CS-2025-0005 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0213 1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2025-0005 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division in the Corporate Services Department dated September 10, 2025, respecting the Building Faster Fund Investment Plan 2025 Update; and, 2. That Council provide delegated authority for the Deputy CAO/Treasurer to approve and submit the Investment Plan (Attachment 1) to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council Members observe a recess at 10:20am 7
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2025-0047 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department, dated September 10, 2025, respecting the Municipal Heritage Register Review – Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report; 9 2. That the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report prepared by Giaimo Associates Limited dated August 26, 2025, be received and used as a basis for updating the Georgina Heritage Register, designating properties under the Ontario Heritage Act, and as a resource in respect of built heritage planning matters; 3. That Notices of Intention to Designate be issued in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act for the following properties municipally known as: -98 High Street; -32 River Street; -12 Turner Street; -31 River Street; -117-119 High Street; -132-134 High Street; -25152 Warden Avenue; -180 Church Street; 4. That the following properties be removed from the Georgina Heritage Register in accordance with the recommendations of the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report: -227 Church Street; -36 Church Street; -2905 Baseline Road; -5676 Latimer Road; -23542 Lake Ridge Road; -24791 Kennedy Road; -24534 Kennedy Road; -26576 Highway 48; -133 High Street; -129 High Street; -110 High Street; -79 High Street; -24644 McCowan Road (formerly 24646); -16 Snooks Road; 10 -6673 Old Shiloh Road; -52 Bethel Sideroad -20924 Dalton Road; -619 Metro Road North; and, 5. That Town staff commence the process of re-appointing a Heritage Advisory Committee as per the Res
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council endorse the request made by Sandgate Women's Shelter of York Region to raise the Wrapped In Courage flag at the Georgina Civic Centre on Saturday, December 6, 2025, to honour 11 the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and to provide a visual reminder of our collective responsibility to support survivors, promote safety and work towards ending violence against women.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
12 That Council receive correspondence from Enbridge Gas and endorse the application for participation in the additional natural gas expansion; WHEREAS the Province has posted ERO 0250923, Consultation on the Future of Community Natural Gas Expansion, seeking feed back from municipalities, indigenous communities and other stakeholders on how Phase Three (3) could best support access to natural gas for community development; AND WHEREAS expanding access to natural gas is identified as a tool to support affordability and economic growth in Ontario communities, with Phase One (1) and Two (2) estimated to enable connections for approximately 17,000 buildings across 59 communities, and 16 projects completed to date; AND WHEREAS the Town of Georgina is working toward its housing and employment land goals that contribute to Ontario's broader objective to building at least 1.5 million homes by 2031 and recognizes that timely servicing solutions (including natural gas where appropriate) can help enable these targets; AND WHEREAS Ontario's energy future relies on a balance of affordability, reliability and sustainability by leveraging a mix of energy solutions - including natural gas, electricity and emerging energy technologies, to meet growing community needs. And whereas natural gas continues to play a critical role in supporting energy affordability, economic competitiveness and enabling housing and employment growth across the province; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council; 1. su
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0055 (TR-1) amending Schedule 'A' of Bylaw 2017- 0050 regulating parking on private property, addition of parking enforcement officers 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0056 (COU-1) appointing members to the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 Term of Office
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0057 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on September 10, 2025
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
15 That the meeting adjourn at 12:10pm
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried

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