The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

February 25, 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 (36 motions)

31 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the February 25, 2026 Council agenda with the following addendum items be adopted; Item No. 11.1.g; Additional comments from Cosimo and Rosanna Casale and from Terry and Sheila Chadwick, Report DS-2026-0010 Item No. 17.1.c; Closed Session, Section 239(2)(k) Item No. 16.3, property address should read '48 Glenwoods Avenue' Item No. 17.1.b, Section 239(2)(v),
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Withdrawn
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. January 21, 2026 Council Minutes 1. January 21, 2026 Council Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the presentation provided by Colin Cassin and Katie Church of the Invasive Species Centre highlighting the implications of Water Soldier, an invasive aquatic plant recently reported in Lake Simcoe, and the need for mitigation methods, be received.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That staff receive the presentation by Town staff introducing the Town's new Development Tracking System, a platform to streamline services, support planning application, building permits, engineering reviews, inspections and fee management, linking all aspects of a project together.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive the delegation provided by Andy D'Silva regarding Item 11.1.f, Report CSD-2026-0004 to provide a noise bylaw exemption to York Region's Public Works Capital Delivery Team to permit construction-related noise overnight and seven days a week as required at and around the Georgina Water Treatment Plant in Willow Beach for the period between March 1 and October 31, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the Council meeting observe a recess at 11am.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the delegations made by various residents with interest in the application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500 concerning the proposed Harbour Point Marina at 61, 75 and 95 Holmes Point Road, Pefferlaw.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0046 That Council receive the delegations made by the applicant's consultants providing additional information concerning Item 11.1.g, Report DS-2026-0010, proposed Anchor Point Marina on Holmes Point Road in Pefferlaw.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2026-0010 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated February 25, 2026 respecting an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500 (File: ZBA-2025-0002) submitted by Michael Smith Planning Consultants; Development Coordinators Ltd. on behalf of 1000679027 Ontario Inc. for lands municipally known as 61, 75 and 95 Holmes Point Road, Pefferlaw; That the application be
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Referred
That the meeting recess at 12:45pm
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following report recommendations be adopted; a. CLI-ECA 2025 Annual Performance Reports - Sanitary Collection System AND Stormwater Management System 1. CLI-ECA 2025 Annual Sanitary and Storm Performance Reports.pdf 2. 2025 CLI ECA Stormwater Annual Performance Report - Report No. OID2026-002 - Attachment 2.pdf 3. 2025 CLI ECA Sanitary Annual Performance Report - Report No. OID2026-002 - Attachment 1.pdf Report No. OID-2026-0002 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0048 That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0002 prepared by the Operations and Infrastructure Department regarding the CLI-ECA 2025 Annual Performance Reports for the Sanitary Collection System and Stormwater Management System, dated February 25, 2026; That Council approve Attachment 1 being “2025 CLI-ECA Annual Performance Report of the Sanitary Collection Report” and direct staff to submit the approved report to the Director of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks prior to March 31, 2026; and, That Council approve Attachment 2 being “2025 CLI ECA Annual Performance Report of the Stormwater Management System Report” and direct staff to submit the approved report to the Director of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks prior to April 30, 2026. d. Amendments to the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy 1. Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy Update.pdf 2. USE OF CORPORATE RESOURCES FOR ELECTION PURPOSES_Policy DCS-CL-032 as amended (2022).pdf 3. Policy D
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0004 prepared by the Fleet Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department dated February 25, 2026, regarding the unscheduled replacement of the Fire and Rescue Services airboat; That Council approve the replacement of airboat Fleet ID F3-015 due to a wet hull core resulting in the vessel being deemed no longer repairable and deemed not safe for continued operational service; That Council approve a maximum replacement budget of $600,000.00, inclusive of non-recoverable HST (1.76%), to be funded from the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Reserve; That Council authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to single source the procurement of the replacement airboat from 1000 Islands Airboat Ltd. due to a critical delivery timeframe requiring operational readiness prior to the next winter ice season.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0004 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Corporate Services Department and Community Services Department dated February 25, 2026, respecting the 2026 Beach Vendor Program. That Council direct Staff to operate the 2026 Beach Vendor Program and issue a Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) to solicit vendors interested in operating at Willow Beach Park (max. two food vendors) with preference given to Georgina business owners. That the Economic Development and Tourism Division meet with the Jackson’s Point BIA and businesses contacted by staff, to discuss plans for the implementation of additional marketing campaigns and signage at De La Salle and Willow Beach Parks and along the Multi-Use Path in order to create a greater awareness of nearby food establishments and commercial areas. That Staff prepare an update report for Council at the conclusion of the 2026 Beach Vendor program which includes input from participating vendors, and business operators who have provided input for this report and that the Jackson's Point BIA be consulted for the updated report.
Moved by Councillor Genge
Lost
That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0004 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Corporate Services Department and Community Services Department dated February 25, 2026, respecting the 2026 Beach Vendor Program. That Council direct Staff to operate the 2026 Beach Vendor Program at Willow Beach and issue a Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) to solicit vendors interested in operating at Willow Beach Park (max. two food vendors). That the Economic Development and Tourism Division meet with the Jackson’s Point BIA and businesses contacted by staff, to discuss plans for the implementation of additional marketing campaigns and signage at De La Salle and Willow Beach Parks and along the Multi-Use Path in order to create a greater awareness of nearby food establishments and commercial areas. That Staff prepare an update report for Council at the conclusion of the 2026 Beach Vendor program which includes input from participating vendors, and business operators who have provided input for this report.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
​​That Council receive Report No. CSD​-2026-0001 prepared by the Community Services Department dated February 25, 2026, respecting the potential digital billboard revenue opportunity through the Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising program.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CSD-2026-0004 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Community Services Department, dated February 25, 2026 regarding an update on the Application from York Region’s Public Works, Capital Delivery Team for a Noise Bylaw Exemption related to construction activities associated with upgrades to the Georgina Water Treatment Plant in Willow Beach. That Council approve the Application from York Region’s Public Works, Capital Delivery Team for a Noise Bylaw Exemption to permit construction-related noise overnight and seven days a week, only as required, at and around the Georgina Water Treatment Plant in Willow Beach for the period between March 1 and October 31, 2026, that staff be provided the delegated authority to revoke the exemption temporarily or permanently due to heightened disturbances reported by residents and that staff notify Members of Council if any disturbances are reported .
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive additional correspondence concerning Item 11.1.g, Report No. DC-2026-0010, application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500, 61, 75 and 95 Holmes Point Road; Additional comments from Cosimo and Rosanna Casale on behalf of the Holmes Point Community of Residents Additional comments from Terry and Sheila Chadwick, proposed Anchor Point Marina
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 500-2026-0003 (PL-5), General Zoning Bylaw 500 Amendment, Outdoor Restaurant Patios, File #03.05BW 1. 03.05BW Outdoor Restaurant Patio Zoning Bylaw ZBL 500.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 600-2026-0001 (PL-5), Zoning Bylaw 600 Amendment, Outdoor Restaurant Patios, File #03.05BW 1. 03.05BW Outdoor Restaurant Patio Zoning Bylaw ZBL 600.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 500-2026-0004 (PL-5) to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500, Part of Lots 6 and 7, Concession 3 (NG), Parts 1-11, 25,29 and 31-38 inclusive, Plan 65R-40425, Kindera Living, 38 Glenwoods Avenue 1. 500-2026-0004 (PL-5) ZBA, Kindera Living, Glenwoods Ave, File 03.1189, February 25, 2026.pdf
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 3:17pm to deal with the following matter(s): PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Volunteer Award of Merit Recipient Confirmation A POSITION, PLAN, PROCEDURE, CRITERIA OR INSTRUCTION TO BE APPLIED TO ANY NEGOTIATIONS
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the Council Meeting reconvene into Open Session at 3:42pm and report on matters dealt with in Closed Session.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
regard to Item 17.1.a on the agenda under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees, Volunteer Award of Merit Recipient Confirmation; That Item 17.1.a be
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini In
Deferred
regard to Item 17.1.c on the agenda, under Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act being a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0019 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on February 25, 2026 1. 2026-0019 (COU-2) Confirming proceedings of Council on February 25, 2026.pdf
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 3:45pm
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 4 1. January 21, 2026 Council Minutes
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
5 That staff receive the presentation by Town staff introducing the Town's new Development Tracking System, a platform to streamline services, support planning application, building permits, engineering reviews, inspections and fee management, linking all aspects of a project together.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following report recommendations be adopted; a. CLI-ECA 2025 Annual Performance Reports - Sanitary Collection System AND Stormwater Management System Report No. OID-2026-0002 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0048 1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0002 prepared by the Operations and Infrastructure Department regarding the CLI-ECA 2025 Annual Performance Reports for the Sanitary Collection System and Stormwater Management System, dated February 25, 2026; 2. That Council approve Attachment 1 being “2025 CLI-ECA Annual Performance Report of the Sanitary Collection Report” and direct staff to submit the approved report to the Director of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks prior to March 31, 2026; and, 3. That Council approve Attachment 2 being “2025 CLI ECA Annual Performance Report of the Stormwater Management System Report” and direct staff to submit the approved report to the Director of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks prior to April 30, 2026. 10 d. Amendments to the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy Report No. CS-2026-0005 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0049 1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0005 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Corporate Services Department, dated February 25, 2026, respecting amendments to the Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy. 2. That Council approve the amended Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy, included as Attachment 2 to Report No. CS-2026-0005
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0004 prepared by the Fleet Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department dated February 25, 2026, regarding the unscheduled replacement of the Fire and Rescue Services airboat; 2. That Council approve the replacement of airboat Fleet ID F3-015 due to a wet hull core resulting in the vessel being deemed no longer repairable and deemed not safe for continued operational service; 3. That Council approve a maximum replacement budget of $600,000.00, inclusive of non-recoverable HST (1.76%), to be funded from the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Reserve; 11 4. That Council authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to single source the procurement of the replacement airboat from 1000 Islands Airboat Ltd. due to a critical delivery timeframe requiring operational readiness prior to the next winter ice season.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
13 1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2026-0001 prepared by the Community Services Department dated February 25, 2026, respecting the potential digital billboard revenue opportunity through the Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising program.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive additional correspondence concerning Item 11.1.g, Report No. DC-2026-0010, application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500, 61, 75 and 95 Holmes Point Road; a. Additional comments from Cosimo and Rosanna Casale on behalf of the Holmes Point Community of Residents b. Additional comments from Terry and Sheila Chadwick, proposed Anchor Point Marina
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 500-2026-0003 (PL-5), General Zoning Bylaw 500 Amendment, Outdoor Restaurant Patios, File #03.05BW 2. Bylaw Number 600-2026-0001 (PL-5), Zoning Bylaw 600 Amendment, Outdoor Restaurant Patios, File #03.05BW 3. Bylaw Number 500-2026-0004 (PL-5) to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500, Part of Lots 6 and 7, Concession 3 (NG), Parts 1-11, 25,29 and 31-38 inclusive, Plan 65R-40425, Kindera Living, 38 Glenwoods Avenue
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 3:17pm to deal with the following matter(s): a. PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Volunteer Award of Merit Recipient Confirmation b. A POSITION, PLAN, PROCEDURE, CRITERIA OR INSTRUCTION TO BE APPLIED TO ANY NEGOTIATIONS
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the Council Meeting reconvene into Open Session at 3:42pm and report on matters dealt with in Closed Session. 18
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
In regard to Item 17.1.a on the agenda under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees, Volunteer Award of Merit Recipient Confirmation; 1. That Item 17.1.a be
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Deferred
In regard to Item 17.1.c on the agenda, under Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act being a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0019 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on February 25, 2026
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried

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