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 (27 motions)
23 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the February 5, 2025 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 17.1.b, Closed Session in relation to Canadian Life Science and Technology Park, Section 239(2)(i) of the Municipal Act Item No. 13, a motion to waive the Rules of Procedures will be
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Tabled
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Special Council Minutes held on December 11, 2024 1. December 11, 2024 Special Council Minutes, FInal.pdf
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive the delegation provided by Diane Bergeron, Patrick Milne and Robert Gaunt, representatives of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) providing an update on the Georgina Puppy Development Centre and fundraising campaign.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive the presentation provided by Melanie Osmond on behalf of the Southlake Health Foundation announcing its annual 'Nature's Emporium Run for Southlake' hospital fundraising event with a goal of $500,000 to be held Sunday, April 27th, as well as the Mayor's Team Challenge and the Community Spirit Award Challenge.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council adopt the following report recommendations; b. Fitness Centre Partnership Program 1. Fitness Centre Partnership.pdf Report No. CSD-2025-0004 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0028 That Council receive Report No. CSD-2025-0004 prepared by the Community Services Department dated February 5, 2025, respecting Fitness Centre partnership program. That Council approve the establishment of a fitness centre partnership program focusing on resistance/strength training and cardio equipment as part of the Rec Pass membership and authorize the Director of Community Services to oversee its implementation. That Council authorize the Director of Community Services, in coordination with the Town Solicitor, to enter into partnership agreements with local businesses participating in the fitness centre partnership program. c. Subdivision Agreement - Orchidtrail Phase 1 1. DS-2025-0008 - Orchidtrail Phase 1 Subdivision Agreement.pdf 2. Attachment 1- General Location.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - Draft Plan of Subdivision.pdf 4. Attachment 3 - Subdivision Agreement with footer fixed.pdf 5. Attachment 4 - Parking Plans.pdf 6. Attachment 5 -Orchidtrail Phase 1 Amending Traffic By-Law.pdf Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-20G01 Part of Lot 14 and Part of the east Part of Lot 15, Concession 3(NG) Report No. DS-2025-0008 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0029 That Council receive Report No. DS-2025-0008 prepared by the Development Engineering Division, Development Services Department dated February 5, 2025, and authorize the
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Referred
That Council receive Report No. SI-2025-0001 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated February 5, 2025, respecting the 2024 Beach Vendor Pilot Program Update and 2025 Program extension. That Council approve the continuation of the Vendor Pilot Program for the 2025 Season, as outlined in Section 4 of Report SI-2025-0001. That Council direct Staff to issue an Expression of Interest for the 2025 Beach Vendor Program and allow up to two food vendor spaces at De La Salle Park and two food vendor spaces at Willow Beach Park.
Moved by Councillor Genge
Lost
That Council receive Report No. SI-2025-0001 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated February 5, 2025, respecting the 2024 Beach Vendor Pilot Program Update and 2025 Program extension. That Council approve the continuation of the Vendor Pilot Program for the 2025 Season, as outlined in Section 4 of Report SI-2025-0001. That Council direct Staff to issue an Expression of Interest for the 2025 Beach Vendor Program and allow up to four vendor spaces at De La Salle Park and two vendor spaces at Willow Beach Park, with priority given to food vendors. Voters YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Mayor Quirk X Regional Councillor Davison X Councillor Fellini X Councillor Neeson X Councillor Genge X Councillor Biggerstaff X Councillor Dale X Results 6 1 0 0
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council proclaim the month of March as 'Epilepsy Awareness Month' and Wednesday, March 26th as 'Purple Day' throughout the Town of Georgina, endorse the raising of the purple flag at the Georgina Civic Centre from March 20-27, and the lighting of the Georgina Civic Centre in purple on March 26th, and forward the lighting portion of the request to the appropriate staff for disposition.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the Council meeting recess at 10:05am
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be waived in order to introduce a motion without previous notice
Moved by Mayor Quirk, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
WHEREAS the Country of Canada is a proud, strong and sovereign nation; AND WHEREAS Donald Trump, the President of the United States, and his administration have made Canada the target of an economic attack through the proposed use of unjust tariffs that were to initially take effect Feb. 4, 2025; AND WHEREAS President Trump has now delayed for at least 30 days the imposition of tariffs on Canada to allow for further negotiations between the two countries; AND WHEREAS President Trump has referenced using "economic force" to make our resource, mineral and freshwater rich sovereign nation a 51st state; AND WHEREAS the threat of proposed tariffs is contrary to the historic bond and partnership between our countries; AND WHEREAS these unjust tariffs would drive Canada into a recession, potentially causing hundreds of thousands of Canadians to lose their jobs; AND WHEREAS the federal government, provinces, territories, municipalities, communities, businesses and organizations across Canada, along with our 40-million plus proud and resilient citizens, are coming together to support and protect Canada's economic and independent sovereignty; AND WHEREAS the Town of Georgina is a strong and vibrant municipality of more than 52,000 proud residents and over 1,100 businesses; AND WHEREAS the Town of Georgina's Mayor and Council are resolute in their intention to take impactful actions to support and stand up for local businesses, residents and families across Georgina and Canada; NOW THER
Moved by Mayor Quirk, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Quirk, Regional Councillor Davison, Councillor Fellini, Councillor Neeson, Councillor Genge, Councillor Biggerstaff, Councillor Dale
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0009 (PL-4) to remove certain lands from part lot control; Lot 5, Plan 65M-4811, File #04.80 1. 04.80 Draft Part Lot Control By-law.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0010 (TR-1) amending Schedules II (no parking), XXV (stop signs) and XXVIII (speed limits) of Bylaw 2002-0046 (TR-1) to regulate traffic and control the parking of vehicles, Orchidtrail Phase 1 1. Orchidtrail Phase 1 Amending Traffic By-Law.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 10:55am to discuss the following matters: EDUCATION OR TRAINING SESSION, Section 239(3.1), MA; Education Session regarding Private Roads A TRADE SECRET OR SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL OR LABOUR RELATIONS INFORMATION, SUPPLIED IN CONFIDENCE TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, WHICH, IF DISCLOSED, COULD REASONABLY BE EXPECTED TO PREJUDICE SIGNIFICANTLY THE COMPETITIVE POSITION OR INTERFERE SIGNIFICANTLY WITH THE CONTRACTUAL OR OTHER NEGOTIATIONS OF A PERSON, GROUP OF PERSONS, OR ORGANIZATION, Section 239(2)(i), MA; Canadian Life Science and Technology Park
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council reconvene into Open Session at 12:35pm and report on matters discussed in closed session.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
regard to Closed session Item No. 17.1.a under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act being education or training session regarding private roads; That Council receive the education training regarding private roads.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.b under Section 239(2)(i) of the Municipal Act being a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organization, regarding the Canadian Life Science and Technology Park; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0011 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on February 5, 2025 1. Bylaw 2025-0008 (COU-2) Confirm proceedings of Council on January 29, 2025.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 12:36pm
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Special Council Minutes held on December 11, 2024 4
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council adopt the following report recommendations; b. Fitness Centre Partnership Program Report No. CSD-2025-0004 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0028 1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2025-0004 prepared by the Community Services Department dated February 5, 2025, respecting Fitness Centre partnership program. 2. That Council approve the establishment of a fitness centre partnership program focusing on resistance/strength training and cardio equipment as part of the Rec Pass membership and authorize the Director of Community Services to oversee its implementation. 3. That Council authorize the Director of Community Services, in coordination with the Town Solicitor, to enter into partnership agreements with local businesses participating in the fitness centre partnership program. c. Subdivision Agreement - Orchidtrail Phase 1 6 Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-20G01 Part of Lot 14 and Part of the east Part of Lot 15, Concession 3(NG) Report No. DS-2025-0008 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0029 1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2025-0008 prepared by the Development Engineering Division, Development Services Department dated February 5, 2025, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Subdivision Agreement between Orchidtrail Building (BT) Corp, as Owner, and the Corporation of the Town of Georgina, related to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-20G01 commonly
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Referred
1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2025-0001 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated February 5, 2025, respecting the 2024 Beach Vendor Pilot Program Update and 2025 Program extension. 2. That Council approve the continuation of the Vendor Pilot Program for the 2025 Season, as outlined in Section 4 of Report SI-2025-0001. 3. That Council direct Staff to issue an Expression of Interest for the 2025 Beach Vendor Program and allow up to four vendor spaces at De La Salle Park and two vendor spaces at Willow Beach Park, with priority given to food vendors. YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Mayor Quirk X Regional X Councillor Davison 8 Councillor X Biggerstaff Councillor Fellini X Councillor X Neeson Councillor Genge X Councillor Dale X Results 6 1 0 0
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the Council meeting recess at 10:05am 9
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0009 (PL-4) to remove certain lands from part lot control; Lot 5, Plan 65M-4811, File #04.80 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0010 (TR-1) amending Schedules II (no parking), XXV (stop signs) and XXVIII (speed limits) of Bylaw 2002-0046 (TR-1) to regulate traffic and control the parking of vehicles, Orchidtrail Phase 1
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 10:55am to discuss the following matters: a. EDUCATION OR TRAINING SESSION, Section 239(3.1), MA; Education Session regarding Private Roads b. A TRADE SECRET OR SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL OR LABOUR RELATIONS INFORMATION, SUPPLIED IN CONFIDENCE TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, WHICH, IF DISCLOSED, COULD REASONABLY BE EXPECTED TO PREJUDICE SIGNIFICANTLY THE COMPETITIVE POSITION OR INTERFERE SIGNIFICANTLY WITH THE CONTRACTUAL OR OTHER NEGOTIATIONS OF A PERSON, GROUP OF PERSONS, OR ORGANIZATION, Section 239(2)(i), MA; Canadian Life Science and Technology Park
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
In regard to Closed session Item No. 17.1.a under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act being education or training session regarding private roads; 1. That Council receive the education training regarding private roads.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.b under Section 239(2)(i) of the Municipal Act being a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organization, regarding the Canadian Life Science and Technology Park; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0011 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on February 5, 2025
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini