The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

June 17, 2026

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 (23 motions)

21 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the June 17, 2026 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item 11.1.j, Report DCAO-2026-0015, Development Charges Reduction Program Item 16.2, Schedule A in Bylaw 2026-0057 establishing fees for applications and services provided by the Development Services Department, missing pool permit fee for $184.00 Briefing Note, updated information for Report CSD-2026-0005, building condition and elevator assessment, Art Gallery of Georgina
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CSD-2026-0005 prepared by the Facilities Division, Community Services Department, dated June 17, 2026, respecting the Building Condition Assessment and Elevator Assessment for the Art Gallery of Georgina for information. ​
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That staff proceed with budgeted items of parking lot repairs and waterproofing of building and remove the stair component from the budget request at this time.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That if a sufficient balance remains following the completion of parking lot repairs and waterproofing of the Art Gallery of Georgina, that the amount of up to $30,000 be allocated toward the installation of automatic doors for accessibility purposes.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Dale
Defeated
That the Council meeting recess at 10:25am.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2026-0015 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated June 17, 2026 respecting the Development Charges Reduction Program (DCRP); That Council authorize the Town Treasurer to submit an application to the DCRP and approve the inclusion of the Waterfront Parks Project as part of the Town's application for funding under the program; That Council approve, in principle, up to 50% reduction in residential development charge rates from those in effect on March 30, 2026, for a period of three (3) years, conditional upon approval of the Town's DCRP application; That Council delegate authority to the Town Treasurer to undertake all actions necessary to evaluate, negotiate, and execute any documents or agreements required for the Town’s participation in the DCRP, provided that such participation aligns with the principles outlined in this report and is contingent upon the Town receiving sufficient funding; That Council direct the Town Treasurer to report back to Council if sufficient funding for the Waterfront Parks Project is not achieved though DCRP; and, That Council direct the Town Treasurer, upon satisfactory execution of a Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA), to develop a DC reduction Policy that would action the agreed upon DC reduction to residential developments that are issued building permits between March 30, 2026 and March 30, 2029. Voters YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Mayor Quirk X Regional Councillor
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note concerning the High Street Streetscape and Infrastructure Redevelopment, regarding a request for a second design option for relocation of overhead wires and advising that staff are unable to fulfil Council's request to obtain quotes and feasibility to complete a lower cost hybrid parallel design option alternative to the full underground option as Hydro One will not participate in preparing two tender-ready, detailed design options in parallel.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council adopt the following bylaws 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0056 (COU-1) to appoint a joint compliance audit committee for the 2026-2030 Term of Council 1. 2026-0056 Appoint Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026-2030 Term of Office, June 17, 2026.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2026-0057 (AD-5) to establish fees for applications and services provided by the Development Services Department 1. Bylaw No. 2026-0057 (AD-5) Consolidated Development Fees Bylaw.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2026-0058 (BU-1) providing for the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act and to regulate enclosures around privately owned outdoor swimming pools 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0058 (BU-1) - Building Bylaw.pdf 4. Bylaw Number 2026-0059 (REG-1) to provide for the administration of planning applications 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0059 (REG-1) - Planning Bylaw.pdf 5. Bylaw Number 2026-0060 (REG-1) to prohibit or regulate removal of topsoil, placing or dumping of fill material and alteration of grade of land in all areas within the Town of Georgina 1. 2026-0060 (REG-1) Engineering Bylaw, June 17, 2026.pdf 6. Bylaw Number 2026-0061 (TR-1) to amend Bylaw 2023-0087 regulating traffic and controlling the parking of vehicles; Randy Bush Crescent 1. 2026-0061 (TR-1) The Queensway N, traffic control and parking signs, Randy Bush Cres, June 17, 2026.pdf 7. Bylaw Number 2026-0062 (HO-1) to designate 32 River Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest 1. 32 River Street Bylaw - June 17-26-Escribe(1).pdf 2. SCH
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 12:07pm to deal with the following matters; A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Sutton A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Lake Drive
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the Council meeting reconvene into open session at 2:29pm and report on matter(s) dealt with 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)(c) of the Municipal Act being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding Sutton; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini 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 Lake Drive; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0064 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on June 17, 2026 1. 2026-0064 (COU-2) Confirm proceedings of Council on June 17, 2026.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 2:34 pm.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following report recommendations be adopted; a. 2026 Development Fees Study and Bylaw Report No. DCAO-2026-0009 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0162 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2026-0009 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated June 17, 2026 respecting the 2026 Development Fee Study and Bylaw; 2. That Council approve the Development Application Fees Review Study, prepared by Hemson Consulting Ltd. (Attachment 1); 3. That Council approve the Development Application Fees Rebate for Affordable or Non-Profit Housing Policy (Attachment 2); 4. That Council confirm that it held a Public Meeting on May 6, 2026 to consider the proposed development fees, and that it heard all persons who applied to be heard and received written submissions whether in objection to, or in support of, the development fees proposed at the Public Meeting; and, 5. That Council has determined that no further public meetings are required under Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992. 5 b. Consolidated Financial Statements 2025 – Town of Georgina Report No. DCAO-2026-0010 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0163 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2026-0010 prepared by the Financial Controllership and Reporting Division of the Office of the Deputy CAO dated June 17, 2026 respecting the 2025 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation of the Town of Georgina. 2. That Council adopt the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation o
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
9 That if a sufficient balance remains following the completion of parking lot repairs and waterproofing of the Art Gallery of Georgina, that the amount of up to $30,000 be allocated toward the installation of automatic doors for accessibility purposes.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Dale
Defeated
1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2026-0015 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated June 17, 2026 respecting the Development Charges Reduction Program (DCRP); 2. That Council authorize the Town Treasurer to submit an application to the DCRP and approve the inclusion of the Waterfront Parks Project as part of the Town's application for funding under the program; 3. That Council approve, in principle, up to 50% reduction in residential development charge rates from those in effect on March 30, 2026, for a period of three (3) years, conditional upon approval of the Town's DCRP application; 10 4. That Council delegate authority to the Town Treasurer to undertake all actions necessary to evaluate, negotiate, and execute any documents or agreements required for the Town’s participation in the DCRP, provided that such participation aligns with the principles outlined in this report and is contingent upon the Town receiving sufficient funding; 5. That Council direct the Town Treasurer to report back to Council if sufficient funding for the Waterfront Parks Project is not achieved though DCRP; and, 6. That Council direct the Town Treasurer, upon satisfactory execution of a Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA), to develop a DC reduction Policy that would action the agreed upon DC reduction to residential developments that are issued building permits between March 30, 2026 and March 30, 2029. YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Mayor Quirk X Regio
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council adopt the following bylaws 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0056 (COU-1) to appoint a joint compliance audit committee for the 2026-2030 Term of Council 2. Bylaw Number 2026-0057 (AD-5) to establish fees for applications and services provided by the Development Services Department 3. Bylaw Number 2026-0058 (BU-1) providing for the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act and to regulate enclosures around privately owned outdoor swimming pools 4. Bylaw Number 2026-0059 (REG-1) to provide for the administration of planning applications 12 5. Bylaw Number 2026-0060 (REG-1) to prohibit or regulate removal of topsoil, placing or dumping of fill material and alteration of grade of land in all areas within the Town of Georgina 6. Bylaw Number 2026-0061 (TR-1) to amend Bylaw 2023-0087 regulating traffic and controlling the parking of vehicles; Randy Bush Crescent 7. Bylaw Number 2026-0062 (HO-1) to designate 32 River Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest 8. Bylaw Number 2026-0063 (LA-1) to stop up, close and sell a portion of road allowance for Lake Drive East, Lot 3, Concession 9
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 12:07pm to deal with the following matters; a. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Sutton b. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Lake Drive
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
13 In regard to closed session Item 17.1.a 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 Sutton; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
In 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 Lake Drive; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0064 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on June 17, 2026
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 2:34 pm. 14
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried

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