Council Meeting

That the September 27, 2023 Council agenda be adopted as presented.

That Council receive the presentation provided by Sandra Hanmer, Manager, Community Action Table Projects, and Niv Bala, Executive Director, Routes Connecting Communities, providing an update on the Georgina Community Action Table (CAT) activities and sharing progress on the 2023 plans and opportunities for Council involvement.

That Council receive the presentation provided by Wayne Smile and Kendra Shaw-Marie Mullings requesting support for the installation of public art to represent cultural diversity of the community, and refer the requests to the Director of Community Services for consideration of opportunities to involve cultural art in the community.

That Council receive with gratitude the delegation provided by Amanda Danbeck concerning her personal experience with homelessness in Georgina.

That council receive with gratitude the delegation provided by Joanne Henderson concerning her personal experience with homelessness in Georgina.

That the following be adopted; a. Alice Avenue Drainage Improvement Assessment Study - Update and Next Steps 1. Alice Ave Next Steps.pdf Report No. OI-2023-0025 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0333 The Council receive Report No. OI-2023-0025 prepared by the Capital Delivery Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department dated September 27, 2023 regarding the analysis of stormwater drainage in the Alice Avenue area and recommended solutions to address the identified issues. b. Udora Gravel Roads Upgrade Project Update and Award of Phase 2 - Detailed Design 1. OI-2023-0019 Udora Roads Project Update and Award.pdf Report No. OI-2023-0019 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0334 That Council receive Report No. OI-2023-0019 prepared by the Capital Delivery Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department dated September 27, 2023 regarding the Udora Gravel Roads Upgrade project update and award of detailed design; That Council receive a presentation updating the status of the Udora Gravel Roads Upgrade project and the recommended preferred design alternatives; That Council approve the award of the contract for the next phase of engineering services for the Udora Roads Upgrade project, detailed design, to Jacobs (also known as CH2M Hill Limited), in the amount up to $384,835.00 (excl. HST); and That Council authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to execute the agreement between the Town of Georgina and Jacobs and execute all other necessary documents. c. Response to Various Heritage-related Matter

That Council receive the General Information items of September 27, 2023.

That Council receive the staff update on the three contracts awarded under the delegated authority obtained during the period of July 13, 2023 to September 20, 2023; Multi-road Reconstruction Design, Irving Drive Reconstruction and Condition Assessment of Gravity Sewers and Manholes.

That the Council meeting recess at 10:07am.

WHEREAS on February 25, 2021, York Region Council adopted a motion that recognizes and acknowledges that a Housing Affordability Crisis exists in the Region; AND WHEREAS York Region has the lowest proportion of rental housing in the Greater Toronto area; AND WHEREAS there are over 15,000 households in York Region on the waiting list for subsidized housing and the wait time is typically between 7 to 10 years; AND WHEREAS there are only 36 emergency and transitional housing units in Georgina and these are only for youth ages 16 to age 26; AND WHEREAS there are no emergency or transitional housing beds available in Georgina or York Region; AND WHEREAS the lack of affordable housing in York Region and in Georgina has resulted in numerous people in Georgina who are homeless, including those who are visibly homeless as well as those who are not as visible living in their cars; AND WHEREAS homeless people have trouble accessing sanitary facilities and social services; AND WHEREAS homeless people should be housed in their own communities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT MOVED THAT: 1. The Town of Georgina establish warming centres in the winter and cooling centres in the summer in the Sutton, Keswick and Pefferlaw areas, such centres to be active as a minimum when Environment Canada issues an extreme cold warning in the winter or a heat advisory in the summer. 2. A system be developed whereby homeless people can access the showers at the Sutton Pool, the Sutton Arena, the Ice Palace or the MURC

That Council waive the Rules of Procedure to permit consideration of a new motion concerning the Housing Affordability and Homelessness Crisis at this September 27th Council meeting.

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0075 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on September 27, 2023 1. Bylaw 2023-0075 (COU-2) confirm proceedings of Council on September 27, 2023.pdf

That the meeting adjourn at 12:30pm

5 That Council receive with gratitude the delegation provided by Amanda Danbeck concerning her personal experience with homelessness in Georgina.

That the following be adopted; a. Alice Avenue Drainage Improvement Assessment Study - Update and Next Steps Report No. OI-2023-0025 6 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0333 1. The Council receive Report No. OI-2023-0025 prepared by the Capital Delivery Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department dated September 27, 2023 regarding the analysis of stormwater drainage in the Alice Avenue area and recommended solutions to address the identified issues. b. Udora Gravel Roads Upgrade Project Update and Award of Phase 2 - Detailed Design Report No. OI-2023-0019 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0334 1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2023-0019 prepared by the Capital Delivery Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department dated September 27, 2023 regarding the Udora Gravel Roads Upgrade project update and award of detailed design; 2. That Council receive a presentation updating the status of the Udora Gravel Roads Upgrade project and the recommended preferred design alternatives; 3. That Council approve the award of the contract for the next phase of engineering services for the Udora Roads Upgrade project, detailed design, to Jacobs (also known as CH2M Hill Limited), in the amount up to $384,835.00 (excl. HST); and 4. That Council authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to execute the agreement between the Town of Georgina and Jacobs and execute all other necessary documents. c. Response to Various Heritage-related Matters and Implications of Bill 23 - Ontario Heritage Act Report No. DS-2

That Council receive the General Information items of September 27, 2023. 8

WHEREAS there is a growing housing affordability and homelessness issue in the Town of Georgina and; WHEREAS there is a strong desire to be more proactive in addressing these issues and supporting those individuals and families, including children, more adversely affected by not being able to secure adequate housing or shelter and; WHEREAS access to adequate housing is a key social determinant of health and a basic human right and; WHEREAS York Region has requested by way of resolution from their Council and is currently coordinating a two-acre contribution of Municipal lands from all lower tier municipalities, including a contribution from the Town of Georgina, to be set aside for the purposes of the creation of affordable and attainable housing and; WHEREAS York Region Community & Health Services has a mandate to undertake research and analysis, create policies, develop and deliver programs and provide shelter and subsidized housing and; WHEREAS York Region Community & Health Services currently has capacity for emergency shelter beds in York Region and also offers stabilization programs to offer support to keep individuals and families in their homes and; WHEREAS York Region Community & Health Services includes multiple experts and teams dedicated to the delivery of supports, services, shelter and housing and; WHEREAS York Region is holding a special meeting of its Council regarding housing and homelessness on November 23rd, 2023 and; WHEREAS York Region in 2024 will be con

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0075 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on September 27, 2023