Council Meeting

That the October 8, 2025 Council agenda be adopted as presented

That Council receive the presentation provided by Tamas Hertel, Manager, Service Planning, Region of York, providing an update on York Region transit services in Georgina.

WHEREAS the Greenbelt Plan provides permanent protection for ecologically and hydrologically significant landscapes, working in tandem with Source Water Protection Plans and the Provincial Policy Statement to guide sustainable land use; AND WHEREAS the Greenbelt Plan is designed as an agriculture-forward land use framework, intended to permanently protect prime farmland, reduce speculative pressure, and support Ontario’s food security and rural economies; AND WHEREAS municipalities face increasing pressure from growth, aggregate extraction, and climate-related risks, and require strong, enforceable tools to protect water, farmland, and natural heritage for future generations; AND WHEREAS this Council supports initiating dialogue with the Province, Indigenous Nations, and community stakeholders to explore opportunities for expanding Greenbelt boundaries and strengthening its policies in alignment with local planning goals and environmental needs; AND WHEREAS the 2015 Coordinated Land Use Planning Review recommended expansion of the Greenbelt into key hydrological areas, such as moraines and headwater systems, to further safeguard water and ecological health; AND WHEREAS the Greenbelt Act, 2005 requires a review of the Greenbelt Plan at least every 10 years, and the next mandatory review must begin in 2025, presenting a timely opportunity for municipalities to shape the future of protected lands and policies in Ontario; AND WHEREAS the Town of Georgina Corporate Strategic Plan

That Council receive the presentation provided by Cheyenne Zierler, Senior Planning Manager of Shared Tower Inc. requesting a letter of concurrence from the Town of Georgina confirming that consultation has been completed for the improved design of a telecommunication tower at 153 Morton Avenue to support wireless technology services.

1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2025-0052, prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated October 8, 2025, respecting a Request for Concurrence: Proposed Telecommunication Tower, submitted by Share Tower Inc. on behalf of York Region for the properly municipally addressed as 153 Morton Avenue; 2. That Council concur with the proposed telecommunication tower at 153 Morton Avenue, subject to the following conditions: i. Construction of the proposed telecommunication tower and fenced compound shall be in general conformity with the proposed site plan and elevation plan included in Attachment 3 to Report No. DS-2025-0052, and no trees shall be removed or injured; ii. Pursuant to the Town of Georgina Antenna System Siting Protocol, Council’s concurrence with the proposed telecommunication tower at 153 Morton Avenue shall lapse on October 8, 2028; construction must be completed in advance of this date unless the Town of Georgina has extended the duration of the concurrence; iii. Construction of the proposed telecommunication tower and fenced compound shall adhere to the recommendations for mitigation and monitoring as described in the Scoped Environmental Impact Study, prepared by Natural Resource Solutions Inc., dated November 2023 (Attachment 5); and, 3. That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Letter of Concurrence for the proposed telecommunication tower at 153 Morton Avenue, the letter and the Council resolution shall

That the following report recommendations be adopted; a. Municipal Ice Storm Assistance Application 1. Municipal Ice Storm Assistance Application.pdf Report No. CS-2025-0006 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0237 That Council receive Report No. CS-2025-0006 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division in the Corporate Services Department dated October 8, 2025, respecting the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance Application; That Council attest that The Corporation of the Town of Georgina has incurred incremental costs directly linked to the March 28, 2025 ice storm and that Council requests assistance under the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program; and That Council gives the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Treasurer delegated authority to verify and attest to the accuracy of the application package to be submitted to the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program. b. 2026 Council Meeting Schedule 1. 2026 Council Meeting Schedule.pdf 2. 2026 Council Meeting Calendar Attachment No. 1.pdf Report No. CS-2025-0007 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0238 1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2025-0007 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Corporate Services dated October 8, 2025, respecting the 2026 Council meeting schedule. 2. That Council approve the attached Council Meeting Schedule for 2026. c. 2025 Semi Annual Operating Financial Report 1. DCAO-2025-0012 2025 SEMI ANNUAL OPERATING FINANCIAL REPORT .pdf Report DCAO-2025-0012 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0239 That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025

That Council receive Report No. OID-2025-0007 prepared by the Operations Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department, dated October 8, 2025, regarding the Salt Management Plan Update; and That Council endorse the updated Salt Management Plan.

That the Council meeting recess at 10:10am

That Council receive Report No. OID-2025-0013 prepared by the Operations Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department, dated October 8, 2025, providing a comprehensive review of the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program under the Safe Streets Monitoring initiative.

That Council receive Report No. OID-2025-0017 prepared by Infrastructure Planning and Operations Support Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department dated October 8, 2025, regarding the Asset Management Plan Proposed Levels of Service and Financial Strategy; and, That Council endorse the draft Asset Management Plan Proposed Levels of Service and Financial Strategy to meet Ontario Regulation 588/17 requirements.

That Council receive correspondence from the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee regarding its endorsement of the draft Tree Preservation and Compensation Policy presented by the Development Services Department and that the policy be endorsed by Council following consideration of the report in November of 2025.

That Council receive the correspondence from the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee regarding an in-home food waste diversion program from Food Cycle Science and request staff to investigate the feasibility of the Food Cycle Science program and report back to Council on the potential for a pilot program in Georgina.

That Council receive and endorse the following Elect Respect resolution against harassment, intimidation and personal attacks; WHEREAS democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; AND WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; AND WHEREAS Ontario's municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment; AND WHEREAS social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office; AND WHEREAS better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; AND WHEREAS in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives) which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and call on elected officials to uphold the h

That Council receive the General Information items of October 8, 2025.

That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 500-2025-0007 (PL-) amending Bylaw Number 500 to permit the temporary school bus storage at 591 The Queensway South 1. 03.1190 Temporary Use Amending Zoning By-law.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0060 (TR-1) amending Bylaw No. 2023-0087 (TR-1) to reduce the speed limit on Riverside Drive and Easy Street to 30 km/h 1. Amendment to Traffic Bylaw No. 2023-0087 (TR-1).pdf

That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:55am to discuss the following matters; Adoption of 2025 Closed Session Minutes A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITOIN OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c); potential property acquisition, Warden Avenue

That Council reconvene into open session at 12:05pm and report on matters dealt with in closed session.

regard to Item No. 17.1.a on the agenda being the adoption of closed session minutes, Regional Councillor Davison previously declared a pecuniary interest and will not be taking part in the vote to adopt the referenced minutes; That Council adopt the following minutes; February 5 and April 16, 2025

regard to Item No. 17.1.a on the agenda being the adoption of closed session minutes, Councillor Biggerstaff previously declared a pecuniary interest and will not be taking part in the vote to adopt the referenced minutes; That Council adopt the following minutes; July 30 and August 13, 2025

regard to Item No. 17.1.a on the agenda being the adoption of closed session minutes; That Council adopt the following minutes; February 26, April 2, May 7, June 4, June 18, July 9, 2025

regard to 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 potential property acquisition, Warden Avenue; 1. That Council receive the update provided.

That Council adopt the following bylaw; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0061 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on October 8, 2025 1. 2025-0061 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on October 8, 2025.pdf

That the meeting adjourn at 12:06pm

That the following report recommendations be adopted; a. Municipal Ice Storm Assistance Application Report No. CS-2025-0006 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0237 1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2025-0006 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division in the Corporate Services Department dated October 8, 2025, respecting the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance Application; 2. That Council attest that The Corporation of the Town of Georgina has incurred incremental costs directly linked to the March 28, 2025 ice storm and that Council requests 8 assistance under the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program; and 3. That Council gives the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Treasurer delegated authority to verify and attest to the accuracy of the application package to be submitted to the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program. b. 2026 Council Meeting Schedule Report No. CS-2025-0007 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0238 1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2025-0007 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Corporate Services dated October 8, 2025, respecting the 2026 Council meeting schedule. 2. That Council approve the attached Council Meeting Schedule for 2026. c. 2025 Semi Annual Operating Financial Report Report DCAO-2025-0012 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0239 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025-0012 prepared by the Financial Controllership and Reporting Division of the Office of the Deputy CAO dated October 8, 2025 respecting the 2025 Semi Annual Operating Financial Report. g. Station

1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2025-0007 prepared by the Operations Division, Operations and Infrastructure 10 Department, dated October 8, 2025, regarding the Salt Management Plan Update; and 2. That Council endorse the updated Salt Management Plan.

That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 500-2025-0007 (PL-) amending Bylaw Number 500 to permit the temporary school bus storage at 591 The Queensway South 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0060 (TR-1) amending Bylaw No. 2023-0087 (TR-1) to reduce the speed limit on Riverside Drive and Easy Street to 30 km/h

That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:55am to discuss the following matters; a. Adoption of 2025 Closed Session Minutes b. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITOIN OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c); potential property acquisition, Warden Avenue

16 That Council reconvene into open session at 12:05pm and report on matters dealt with in closed session.

In regard to Item No. 17.1.a on the agenda being the adoption of closed session minutes, Regional Councillor Davison previously declared a pecuniary interest and will not be taking part in the vote to adopt the referenced minutes; 1. That Council adopt the following minutes; February 5 and April 16, 2025

In regard to Item No. 17.1.a on the agenda being the adoption of closed session minutes, Councillor Biggerstaff previously declared a pecuniary interest and will not be taking part in the vote to adopt the referenced minutes; 1. That Council adopt the following minutes; July 30 and August 13, 2025

In regard to Item No. 17.1.a on the agenda being the adoption of closed session minutes; 1. That Council adopt the following minutes; February 26, April 2, May 7, June 4, June 18, July 9, 2025

In regard to 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 potential property acquisition, Warden Avenue; 1. That Council receive the update provided.

That Council adopt the following bylaw; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0061 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on October 8, 2025