The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

May 7, 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 (31 motions)

30 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the May 7, 2025 Council agenda, with the following addendum item(s), be adopted; Item 11.1.f, Report No. OI-2025-0011 entitled 'Growth-Related Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Upgrade; High Street Redevelopment' Item 17, Closed Session, includes Item 17.1 although the title indicates no items to be dealt with
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes held on April 2, 2025 1. April 2, 2025 Council Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following report recommendations be adopted as presented; f. Growth-Related Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Upgrade: High Street Redevelopment 1. High Street Sanitary Upgrades draft OID2025-0011 (DB)mv DH.pdf Report No. OI-2025-0011 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0116 That Council receive Report No. OI-2025-0011 from the Operations and Infrastructure Department titled Growth-Related Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Upgrade: High Street Redevelopment; and, That Council direct the Treasurer to fund $1,585,000 from Development Charges reserves for the required growth-related sanitary sewer and watermain upgrades.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the presentation by staff introducing the Bylaws Investigation Map, a customer service initiative to enhance accessibility of open investigation information.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council receive Report DS-2025-0029 prepared by the Development Services Department dated May 7, 2025 respecting the Town of Georgina Housing Needs Assessment; That Council endorse the Housing Needs Assessment prepared by Vink Consulting Inc. and J Consulting Group dated April 29, 2025, being Attachments 1 and 2 to Report DS-2025-0029; That the findings of the Housing Needs Assessment be considered by the Town as factors in the decision-making process on future development applications, implementation of the Housing Action Plan and projects including reviews of the Official Plan/Secondary Plans, the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw, the Servicing Allocation Assignment Program, the Development Charges Bylaw, and the Development Services Fee Bylaw; and, That the Housing Needs Assessment be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in fulfillment of conditions for funding through the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) and the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) respectively, and be posted on the Town’s website by the deadline of June 30, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council recess at 10:22am
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive Report No. OID2025-0009 prepared by the Capital Delivery Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department dated May 7, 2025 regarding Commemoration of the Old Shiloh Bridge, and; That Council approve funding of up to $15,000 for commemoration of the Old Shiloh Bridge by preparation of style of shadow box display which would include an image of the bridge in its setting, any artifacts related to the bridge and a brief write-up of its history, and installation of commemorative plaques at the replacement bridge, all to be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve, and; That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to complete the commemorative actions described in Recommendation 2, all in accordance with the Town’s established policies and procedures.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive Report No. OID-2025-0010 prepared by the Road Operations Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department, dated May 7, 2025, regarding the Traffic Control and Parking Request Work Plan Update; That Bylaw 2025-0034 (TR-1) be adopted to amend Bylaw 2023-0087 (TR-1) to regulate traffic and control the parking of vehicles as outlined herein; and, That Bylaw 2025-0035 (REG-1) be adopted to amend Bylaw 2024-0061 (REG-1) being a bylaw to regulate Town of Georgina Administrative Penalty and Fees.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS- 202 5 -00 28 prepared by the Development Engineering Division, Development Services Department dated May 7, 2025 , respecting the execution of a proposed Site Alteration Agreement for the Baldwin Airport; That Council authorize the Director of Development Services to execute a proposed Site Alteration Agreement between 2686570 Ontario Inc. o/s IPCF Baldwin Airport , as Owner, and T he Corporation of the Town of Georgina ; and , That Council authorize staff to make minor revisions to the p roposed Site Alteration Agreement included as Attachment 2 to Report No. DS-202 5 -00 28 .
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council proclaim July 27, 2025 as 'Terry Fox Day' throughout the Town of Georgina and endorse the raising of the 45th Georgina Terry Fox Flag at the Georgina Civic Centre on Sunday, July 27th at 1:00pm.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from the Town of Richmond Hill regarding its position petitioning the Provincial government to implement regulations to restrict the possession, breeding and use of non-native/exotic wild animals and license zoos to guarantee fair and consistent policy throughout Ontario for the safety of Ontario citizens and the non-native/exotic wild animal population.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note providing the 2025 Construction Season Update and the intent to communicate projects, locations and potential impacts prior to commencement of construction.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note providing an update on application to York Region's Pedestrian and Cycling Partnership Program (2025) being implemented to encourage walking and cycling for work, school, leisure and errands, thereby reducing the number of trips made by motor vehicles and contributing to a healthy and active lifestyle.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Bylaws, Item Nos. 16.1, 16.2 and 16.3 be
Moved by Councillor Genge
Deferred
That the following bylaws be adopted as presented; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0033 (TR-1) further amending Bylaw 2023-0087 (TR-1) regulating traffic and controlling the parking of vehicles 1. Amendments to Parking and Traffic Bylaw No. 2023-0087 (TR-1).pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0034 (TR-1) regulating traffic and controlling the parking of vehicles 1. 2025-0034, Amending By-Law 2023-0087 (TR-1) - All Schedules, May 7, 2025.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2025-0035 (REG-1) amending Administrative Penalty System Bylaw 2024-0061 (REG-1) 1. Amendments to Adminstrative Monetary Penalty System By-law.pdf
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:20am to deal with the following matter; A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOAD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Sutton
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the Council meeting reconvene into Open Session at 11:40am and report on matters dealt with in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.a 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 disposition, Sutton; That Council receive the update and that staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Genge In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0036 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on May 7, 2025 1. 2025-0036 (COU-2) Confirming proceedings of Council on May 7, 2025.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 11:45am.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
3 That the May 7, 2025 Council agenda, with the following addendum item(s), be adopted;  Item 11.1.f, Report No. OI-2025-0011 entitled 'Growth-Related Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Upgrade; High Street Redevelopment'  Item 17, Closed Session, includes Item 17.1 although the title indicates no items to be dealt with
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes held on April 2, 2025
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following report recommendations be adopted as presented; 4 f. Growth-Related Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Upgrade: High Street Redevelopment Report No. OI-2025-0011 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0116 1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2025-0011 from the Operations and Infrastructure Department titled Growth- Related Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Upgrade: High Street Redevelopment; and, 2. That Council direct the Treasurer to fund $1,585,000 from Development Charges reserves for the required growth- related sanitary sewer and watermain upgrades.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the presentation by staff concerning the Bylaws Investigations Map.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
1. That Council receive Report DS-2025-0029 prepared by the Development Services Department dated May 7, 2025 respecting the Town of Georgina Housing Needs Assessment; 2. That Council endorse the Housing Needs Assessment prepared by Vink Consulting Inc. and J Consulting Group dated April 29, 2025, being Attachments 1 and 2 to Report DS-2025-0029; 3. That the findings of the Housing Needs Assessment be considered by the Town as factors in the decision-making process on future development applications, implementation of the Housing Action Plan and projects including reviews of the Official Plan/Secondary Plans, the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw, the Servicing Allocation Assignment Program, the Development Charges Bylaw, and the Development Services Fee Bylaw; and, 4. That the Housing Needs Assessment be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in fulfillment of conditions for funding through the Canada Community- Building Fund (CCBF) and the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) respectively, and be posted on the Town’s website by the deadline of June 30, 2025. 6
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2025-0028 prepared by the Development Engineering Division, Development Services Department dated May 7, 2025, respecting the 8 execution of a proposed Site Alteration Agreement for the Baldwin Airport; 2. That Council authorize the Director of Development Services to execute a proposed Site Alteration Agreement between 2686570 Ontario Inc. o/s IPCF Baldwin Airport, as Owner, and The Corporation of the Town of Georgina; and, 3. That Council authorize staff to make minor revisions to the proposed Site Alteration Agreement included as Attachment 2 to Report No. DS-2025-0028.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from the Town of Richmond Hill regarding its position petitioning the Provincial government to 9 implement regulations to restrict the possession, breeding and use of non-native/exotic wild animals and license zoos to guarantee fair and consistent policy throughout Ontario for the safety of Ontario citizens and the non-native/exotic wild animal population.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted as presented; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0033 (TR-1) further amending Bylaw 2023-0087 (TR- 1) regulating traffic and controlling the parking of vehicles 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0034 (TR-1) regulating traffic and controlling the parking of vehicles 3. Bylaw Number 2025-0035 (REG-1) amending Administrative Penalty System Bylaw 2024-0061 (REG-1)
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:20am to deal with the following matter; 11 a. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOAD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Sutton
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.a 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 disposition, Sutton; 1. That Council receive the update and that staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0036 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on May 7, 2025
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried

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