The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

July 12, 2023

Who was there

Present (6): Charlene Biggerstaff, Lee Dale, Naomi Davison, Dale Kerr Genge, Dave Neeson, Margaret Quirk

Absent (1): Dan Fellini

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 (35 motions)

32 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the July 12, 2023 Council agenda be adopted as presented
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of June 7, 2023 1. Council Minutes, June 7, 2023.pdf 2. Council Minutes of June 14, 2023 1. Council Minutes, June 14, 2023.pdf
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the presentation provided by Valerie Stevens, Director/CEO of the Georgina Public Library and Bobbi Sabatini, Library Board Chair, presenting the Georgina Public Library 2022 Year in Review.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council acknowledge with thanks the presentation by Bobbi Sabatini, Library Board Chair, of the Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee Trophy to the Town Council Team.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive the presentation by Stephanie Simpson and David Kwok providing an update on the YSpace Georgina/East Gwillimbury programming.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive the presentation by Toba Cooper requesting changes be made to the short term rental accommodation bylaw to permit her to license her property as a short term rental.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the verbal presentation by Martha Doherty regarding her concerns with the proposed Keswick Secondary Plan as it relates to the Uptown Keswick Urban Centre.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Report No. LS-2023-0008 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services Department, dated July 12, 2023, respecting the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing Update - 2023 be received; That Council approve the proposed amendments to the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing Bylaw with regards to the following: Proposed amendment to On-site Host requirement; Proposed amendment to delete driveway or parking area limitation; and, Proposed amendment regarding parking requirement to be brought back to Council for further consideration, incorporating comments received at the meeting That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the proposed amendments and bring back a briefing note on comments received regarding proposed amendment to the parking requirements and the demerit system for further discussion.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the Council meeting recess at 11:08am
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CSD-2023-0007 prepared by the Community Services Department dated July 12, 2023 regarding the Waterfront Parks Master Plan, Part 2; That Council receive the proposed concepts and enhancements contained within the Waterfront Strategy Master Plan Part 2 presentation and proceed with Part 3 of the Waterfront Master Plan considering comments received concerning Parts 1 and 2 which includes priorities, implementation plan, property investing/divesting, investigation of parking and traffic issues and public engagement.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the Council Meeting recess at 12:40pm
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive Report No. OI-2023-0017 prepared by the Capital Delivery Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department dated July 12, 2023 regarding award of the assignment for engineering design and construction contract administration for rehabilitation and remediation at the Pefferlaw Dam; That Council approve the award of contract “OID2023-065 – Pefferlaw Dam Rehabilitation and Remediation” for engineering services to D.M. Wills Associates Limited in the amount of $405,930.00 (excluding HST); and, That Council authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to execute the agreement between the Town of Georgina and D.M. Wills Associates Limited, and execute all other necessary documents.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2023-0064 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department dated July 12, 2023, respecting the proposed Keswick Secondary Plan (June 2023); That Council pass a by-law to amend the Town of Georgina Official Plan in accordance with the Planning Act in order to: Adopt the proposed Keswick Secondary Plan (June 2023); Repeal the existing Keswick Secondary Plan (OPA No. 93), as amended, in its entirety; and, Amend the pertinent sections of the Town of Georgina Official Plan that reference the current Keswick Secondary Plan schedules and replace them with appropriate references to the proposed Keswick Secondary Plan (June 2023) schedules; That the Town Clerk forward the Council adopted Keswick Secondary Plan (June 2023) and associated Official Plan Amendment document to York Region for their review and approval; and, That the Town Clerk forward a copy of Report No. DS-2023-0064 and Council’s Resolution to the York Region Director of Community Planning and Development Services, the York Region Chief Planner, and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, General Manager, Planning and Development.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CAO-2023-0009 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Legislative Services Department dated July 12, 2023 respecting an update from the working group which was formed to investigate the permissibility of off-road vehicles on Town of Georgina highways. That Council authorize a public consultation process concerning the permissibility of off-road v ehicles on Town of Georgina Highways. That staff be directed to report on the results of the public consultation process and provide updated options and recommendations concerning the possible permissibility of Off-Road Vehicles on Town of Georgina Highways by November 30, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That correspondence from Stronach International Inc. requesting Council support the SARIT green technology of micro-mobility (small electric) vehicles be received and
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Genge
Referred
That correspondence from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) requesting municipalities implement a monetary construction mitigation program for lengthy projects that cause major disruptions, including direct funding to small businesses for income losses, be received and
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Referred
That Council endorse the request from the not-for-profit Georgina Ice Junior Hockey Club to fly its flag at the Civic Centre on Friday, September 15th in recognition of it's 2023-24 30th anniversary season.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive the General Information Items of July 12, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive the briefing note outlining the Hedge Road bank stabilization construction project and road closure anticipated to start July 17th and expected to be completed by November, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0050 (PL-1) to deem Part of Lot 55 and Lot 56, Plan 231, not to be lots within a registered Plan of Subdivision for the purposes of Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 as amended 1. By-law 06.259 Deeming - 456 Lake Drive South.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2023-0051 (COU-1) appointing new Board Members for the Sutton Business Improvement Area for the 2022-2027 Term of Office 1. By-Law for the appointment of new Downtown Sutton Business Improvement Area board members .pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2023-0052 (COU-1) appointing new Board Members to the Jackson's Point Business Improvement Area for the 2022-2026 Term of Office 1. By-Law for the appointment of new Jackson's Point Business Improvement Area board members (1).pdf 4. Bylaw Number 2023-0053 (COU-1) appointing new members to the Uptown Keswick Business Improvement Area 1. By-Law for the appointment of new Uptown Keswick Business Improvement Area board members .pdf 5. Bylaw Number 2023-0054 (TA-1) to levy a special charge upon business properties located in the downtown Sutton Business Improvement Area and provide for its collection 1. By-law to levy a special tax to business properties in the Downtown Sutton BIA.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - Sutton 2023 Budget.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - Sutton BIA Tax Levy Calculations 2023.pdf 6. Bylaw Number 2023-0055 (TA-1) to levy a charge upon business properties located in the Jackson's Point Business Improvement Area and to provide for its col
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 2:45pm to deal with the following matter: A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Jackson's Point
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the Council meeting reconvene into Open Session at 4:03pm and report on matters discussed in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 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 of local board regarding Jackson's Point; That Council direct staff to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0057 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on July 12, 2023 1. Bylaw 2023-0057, confirm proceedings of Council on July 12, 203.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 4:05pm
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of June 7, 2023 2. Council Minutes of June 14, 2023
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following recommendations be adopted as presented; a. Winter Maintenance Summary 2022/2023 Report No. OI-2023-0005 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0255 1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2023-0005 prepared by the Operations Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department dated July 12, 2023, regarding Winter Maintenance during the 2022/2023 season; 2. That Council formally endorse the use of a 100% pre-treated salt mix on all paved, urban roads as a best practice as determined by the Winter Material Trials; 3. That staff update the salt management plan in accordance with this endorsement; 4. That Council endorse the revised Winter Control Reference Guide; and 5. That, understanding the Town of Georgina’s proximity to Lake Simcoe, that alternative treatment methods to reduce salt application be explored. Council 6 July 12, 2023 b. Delegated Authority to Award Contracts Report No. OI-2023-0023 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0256 1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2023-0023 prepared by the Operations & Infrastructure Department dated July 12, 2023 regarding delegation of authority for the award of contracts to the Chief Administrative Officer; 2. That during the period from July 13, 2023 to September 20, 2023, the Chief Administrative Officer be delegated authority to award contracts in accordance with By-Law No. 2018- 0051 (PUR-1) and the Town’s corresponding Procurement Policy (CS-2018-PS001), section 6.2 e); 3. That the Chief Administrative Officer award only those contracts res
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
1. That Report No. LS-2023-0008 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services Department, dated July 12, 2023, respecting the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing Update - 2023 be received; 2. That Council approve the proposed amendments to the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing Bylaw with regards to the following: i. Proposed amendment to On-site Host requirement; ii. Proposed amendment to delete driveway or parking area limitation; and, iii. Proposed amendment regarding parking requirement to be brought back to Council for further consideration, incorporating comments received at the meeting 3. That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the proposed amendments and bring back a briefing note on comments received regarding proposed amendment to the parking requirements and the demerit system for further discussion.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2023-0017 prepared by the Capital Delivery Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department dated July 12, 2023 regarding award of the assignment for engineering design and construction contract Council 12 July 12, 2023 administration for rehabilitation and remediation at the Pefferlaw Dam; 2. That Council approve the award of contract “OID2023-065 – Pefferlaw Dam Rehabilitation and Remediation” for engineering services to D.M. Wills Associates Limited in the amount of $405,930.00 (excluding HST); and, 3. That Council authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to execute the agreement between the Town of Georgina and D.M. Wills Associates Limited, and execute all other necessary documents.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2023-0064 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department dated July 12, 2023, respecting the proposed Keswick Secondary Plan (June 2023); 2. That Council pass a by-law to amend the Town of Georgina Official Plan in accordance with the Planning Act in order to: i. Adopt the proposed Keswick Secondary Plan (June 2023); ii. Repeal the existing Keswick Secondary Plan (OPA No. 93), as amended, in its entirety; and, iii. Amend the pertinent sections of the Town of Georgina Official Plan that reference the current Keswick Secondary Plan schedules and replace them with appropriate references to the proposed Keswick Secondary Plan (June 2023) schedules; 3. That the Town Clerk forward the Council adopted Keswick Secondary Plan (June 2023) and associated Official Plan Amendment document to York Region for their review and approval; and, Council 13 July 12, 2023 4. That the Town Clerk forward a copy of Report No. DS-2023- 0064 and Council’s Resolution to the York Region Director of Community Planning and Development Services, the York Region Chief Planner, and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, General Manager, Planning and Development.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That correspondence from Stronach International Inc. requesting Council support the SARIT green technology of micro-mobility Council 14 July 12, 2023 (small electric) vehicles be received and
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Genge
Referred
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0050 (PL-1) to deem Part of Lot 55 and Lot 56, Plan 231, not to be lots within a registered Plan of Subdivision for the purposes of Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 as amended 2. Bylaw Number 2023-0051 (COU-1) appointing new Board Members for the Sutton Business Improvement Area for the 2022-2027 Term of Office 3. Bylaw Number 2023-0052 (COU-1) appointing new Board Members to the Jackson's Point Business Improvement Area for the 2022-2026 Term of Office 4. Bylaw Number 2023-0053 (COU-1) appointing new members to the Uptown Keswick Business Improvement Area 5. Bylaw Number 2023-0054 (TA-1) to levy a special charge upon business properties located in the downtown Sutton Business Improvement Area and provide for its collection 6. Bylaw Number 2023-0055 (TA-1) to levy a charge upon business properties located in the Jackson's Point Business Improvement Area and to provide for its collection 7. Bylaw Number 2023-0056 (PL-4) adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 147, Keswick Secondary Plan
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 2:45pm to deal with the following matter: a. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Jackson's Point
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 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 of local board regarding Jackson's Point; 1. That Council direct staff to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0057 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on July 12, 2023
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried

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