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Councillor Gengeon 17.1
What was decided (41 motions)
41 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the April 10, 2024 Council agenda, with the following addendum item, be adopted; Item No. 11.1.h, Report No. DS-2024-0005, Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following sets of minutes be adopted with amendments as noted: 1. Special Council Budget Minutes of December 5, 2023 1. December 5, 2023 Council Budget Minutes.pdf 2. Council Minutes of February 28, 2024 1. February 28, 2024 Council Minutes.pdf Page 12; -Councillor Genge clarified that her name is to be removed from the bylaw as a Council representative as her son works at the Centre, she is still a member on the board. -add wording 'Councillor Genge indicated she will be voting against the following motion as she feels the Georgina Appeals Committee should be comprised of residents, not Council Members' 3. Special Council Minutes of March 5, 2024 1. March 5, 2024 Special Council Minutes.pdf 4. Council Minutes of March 6, 2024 1. March 6, 2024 Council Minutes Final.pdf
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the presentation provided by Chuck Thibeault of Central Counties Tourism regarding the importance of the visitor economy on the vibrancy of Georgina.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council receive the delegations provided by residents concerning Addendum Item No. 11.1.h, Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications, 2833367 Ontario Ltd., 232 Cameron Crescent, Keswick.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0102 That Council receive the delegations provided by Kevin Bechard and Michael Barton concerning Report No. DS-2024-0019.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council waive the Rules of Procedure to permit Jim Hougham to address Council
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2024-0019, prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated April 10, 2024, respecting Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions on behalf of 2833367 Ontario Ltd., for the property municipally addressed as 232 Cameron Crescent, Keswick and legally described as Lots 1 to 15, Block A and Doreda Drive, Plan 447, and Lot 5 and Part of Lots 6 and 8, Plan 170; That Council refuse the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications as submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions on behalf of 2833367 Ontario Ltd., which seek approval to facilitate the construction of a mixed use, high density development comprised of an apartment building with a height of up to 20 storeys and 380 dwelling units, and a commercial building with a height of 2 storeys and 808 square metres of gross floor area; and, That in the event of an appeal(s) to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), Council direct the Town’s Solicitor, staff and/or consultants to appear at the OLT in support of Council’s position concerning the subject applications. 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 7 0 0 0
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried Unanimously
That the Council meeting recess at 10:30am
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following motions be adopted; a. Approval of the 2024 Budget and the Maximum Levy for Individual Properties within the Sutton Business Improvement Area 1. 2024 Sutton BIA budget and levy approval.pdf 2. Attachment 1.pdf Report No. SI-2024-0006 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0104 That Council receive Report No. SI-2024-0006 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated April 10, 2024, respecting the 2024 budget and the maximum levy for individual properties within the Sutton Business Improvement Area (BIA). That the by-law to increase the maximum levy from $500 to $750 for individual properties within the Sutton Business Improvement Area be adopted by Council. That the by-law to levy a charge and provide for the collection of a supplemental tax levy for properties within the Sutton Business Improvement Area be adopted by Council. c. Investments - Annual Report 1. Investments - Annual Report.pdf Report No. DCAO-2024-0004 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0105 That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2024-0004 prepared by the Financial Controllership and Reporting Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated April 10, 2024 respecting the Investments – Annual Report. d. Statement of Development Charges and Special Accounts Collected for the 2023 Fiscal Year 1. Statement of Development Charges and Special Accounts Collected for the 2023 Fiscal Year.pdf 2. DCAO-2024-0003 ATTACHMENTS.pdf Report No. DCAO-2024-0003 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0106 That Counci
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive Report No. LS-2024-0010 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Legislative Services dated April 10 th , 2024 respecting the appointment of Hearing Officers for the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS). That Council authorize staff to enter into an agreement with the Town of Newmarket to facilitate and conduct AMPS adjudication reviews pursuant to the Town of Georgina’s AMPS By-law No. 2022-0052 (REG-1), as amended. That Council appoint the Hearing Officers listed in this report, in compliance with the Town of Georgina Policy for the Appointment of Screening and Hearing Officers and Town of Georgina Screening and Hearing Officer By-law No. 2022-0053 (AD-1).
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive Report No. SI-2024-0004 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated April 10, 2024, respecting the proposed Georgina Tourism and Wayfinding Strategy. That Council endorse Attachment 1 of Report No. SI-2024-0004 as the Town’s Tourism and Wayfinding Strategy.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2024-0007 prepared by the Communications Division dated April 10, 2024 respecting communications highlights of 2023 and the 2023-2026 Communications Plan. 2. That Council approve the policy titled "Public Notice Policy." 3. That the Communications Division continues to provide updates on the Communications Plan on an annual basis. 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
That Council receive correspondence from the City of Brantford and direct staff to provide draft correspondence directed to the Federal Government indicating support of item (a) that the Federal Government exclude home heating from the federal carbon tax to reduce the burden on citizens, and item (b) reinstate home energy retrofit rebate and grant programs, and amend item (c) to reflect York Region, and noting that 'home heating' includes oil, natural gas and propane.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from the Town of Richmond Hill regarding its position respecting federal infrastructure funding to support growth, and refer it to the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer to provide draft correspondence directed to the Federal Government containing Georgina statistics and impacts regarding the Canada Community-Building Fund, for Council's consideration.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive the balance of General Information Items for the April 10, 2024 Council agenda.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council received the staff 2024 Construction Update briefing note setting out the methods of communication of upcoming construction projects, their locations and potential impacts prior to commencement.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note advising of the approval of the following grants provided through the Economic, Culture and Community Betterment Grant process, Intake 1; $750, Gardeners Association's Seedy Saturday event on March 23, 2024 $1,700, Forrest Jones Entertainment for the Jason McCoy Music event at Stephen Leacock Theater, March 28, 2024 $2,000, York Region Food Network for the Georgina Affordable Fresh Food Market, April 3 to December 18, 2024 $3,500, Pefferlaw Area Residents for the Easter event, PAR Picnic and Tree Lighting event, March to December, 2024 $2,700, Discover Georgina Show at the Ice Palace, April 20- 21, 2024 $5,000, Endurance Events for the Georgina Spring Fling and Georgina Marathon events, March 5 and September 8, 2024, respectively $3,000, York Region School Board, Boys A/AA OFSAA Field Lacrosse Festival, June 2-4, 2024 $2,000, Free Spirit Fest, June 22, 2024 $1,500, Connors Music for Music in the Streets at Pioneer Village, June 22, 2024 $3,500, Georgina Military Museum for Military Day, June 22, 2024 $1,100, Georgina Historical Society, Harvestfest at Pioneer Village, September 21, 2024 $3,000, Georgina Studio Tour, September 28-29, 2024 $2,500, Naturally Enchanted for the Georgina Mystic Fair at the Link, October 18, 2024
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note advising of the approval of the following grant provided through the Economic, Culture and Community Betterment Grant process, Intake 1; $2,000, Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture for the Live and Silent Auction event, April 20, 2024
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note regarding the Parks Repair and Remediation Program, indicating the need for an agreement to be entered into between the Town of Georgina and the York Catholic District School Board at it relates to the ownership and maintenance of the Highcastle Park playground equipment and its replacement in 2025 in the amount of $125,000 under Capital Project No. 24-CI-CS-03.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note providing a 2024 Grant Funding Update regarding items purchased with the Community Emergency Management Preparedness Grant of $49,824.00 and the Community Safety Skills Development for GFRS of $439,373.00.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note providing the progress to-date and expected next steps of the Joint Fire Fleet Review, in alignment with East Gwillimbury.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0023 (TA-1) to levy a special charge and increase the maximum individual levy upon business properties in Sutton Business Improvement Area, and collection 1. 2024 Sutton BIA - levy special tax and increase maximum.pdf 2. Attachment 1(1).pdf 3. Attachment 2.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2024-0024 (AD-1) to appoint Hearing Officers to administer the Administrative Monetary Penalty System within the Town of Georgina 1. Appointment of Hearing Officers By-law.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2024-0025 (REG-1) to establish the Town of Georgina with a Bee City Canada Designation 1. Town of Georgina Bee City Designation - Bylaw.pdf
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 12:40pm to deal with the following matters: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Volunteer Award of Merit Nominees 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 Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council Members reconvene at 2:18pm and report on matters discussed in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.a under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees, regarding the Volunteer Award of Merit Nominees; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Neeson In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.b 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 Jackson’s Point; That Council receive the update from staff and that staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Genge In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0026 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on April 10, 2024 1. Bylaw 2024-0026, Confirm proceedings of Council on April 10, 2024.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 2:20pm
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
3 That the April 10, 2024 Council agenda, with the following addendum item, be adopted; Item No. 11.1.h, Report No. DS-2024-0005, Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following sets of minutes be adopted with amendments as noted: 1. Special Council Budget Minutes of December 5, 2023 2. Council Minutes of February 28, 2024 Page 12; -Councillor Genge clarified that her name is to be removed from the bylaw as a Council representative as her son works at the Centre, she is still a member on the board. -add wording 'Councillor Genge indicated she will be voting against the following motion as she feels the Georgina Appeals Committee should be comprised of residents, not Council Members' 3. Special Council Minutes of March 5, 2024 4. Council Minutes of March 6, 2024
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2024-0019, prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated April 10, 2024, respecting Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions on behalf of 2833367 Ontario Ltd., for the property municipally addressed as 232 Cameron Crescent, Keswick and legally described as Lots 1 to 15, 7 Block A and Doreda Drive, Plan 447, and Lot 5 and Part of Lots 6 and 8, Plan 170; 2. That Council refuse the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications as submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions on behalf of 2833367 Ontario Ltd., which seek approval to facilitate the construction of a mixed use, high density development comprised of an apartment building with a height of up to 20 storeys and 380 dwelling units, and a commercial building with a height of 2 storeys and 808 square metres of gross floor area; and, 3. That in the event of an appeal(s) to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), Council direct the Town’s Solicitor, staff and/or consultants to appear at the OLT in support of Council’s position concerning the subject applications. YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Mayor Quirk X Regional X Councillor Davison Councillor X Biggerstaff Councillor Fellini X Councillor X Neeson Councillor Genge X Councillor Dale X Results 7 0 0 0
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried Unanimously
That the Council meeting recess at 10:30am 8
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following motions be adopted; a. Approval of the 2024 Budget and the Maximum Levy for Individual Properties within the Sutton Business Improvement Area Report No. SI-2024-0006 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0104 1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2024-0006 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated April 10, 2024, respecting the 2024 budget and the maximum levy for individual properties within the Sutton Business Improvement Area (BIA). 2. That the by-law to increase the maximum levy from $500 to $750 for individual properties within the Sutton Business Improvement Area be adopted by Council. 3. That the by-law to levy a charge and provide for the collection of a supplemental tax levy for properties within the Sutton Business Improvement Area be adopted by Council. c. Investments - Annual Report Report No. DCAO-2024-0004 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0105 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2024-0004 prepared by the Financial Controllership and Reporting Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated April 10, 2024 respecting the Investments – Annual Report. d. Statement of Development Charges and Special Accounts Collected for the 2023 Fiscal Year Report No. DCAO-2024-0003 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0106 9 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2024-0003 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated April 10, 2024 regarding the Statement of Development Charges and Special Accounts Collecte
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. LS-2024-0010 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Legislative Services dated April 10th, 2024 respecting the appointment of Hearing Officers for the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS). 2. That Council authorize staff to enter into an agreement with the Town of Newmarket to facilitate and conduct AMPS 10 adjudication reviews pursuant to the Town of Georgina’s AMPS By-law No. 2022-0052 (REG-1), as amended. 3. That Council appoint the Hearing Officers listed in this report, in compliance with the Town of Georgina Policy for the Appointment of Screening and Hearing Officers and Town of Georgina Screening and Hearing Officer By-law No. 2022-0053 (AD-1).
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note advising of the approval of the following grants provided through the Economic, Culture and Community Betterment Grant process, Intake 1; $750, Gardeners Association's Seedy Saturday event on March 23, 2024 $1,700, Forrest Jones Entertainment for the Jason McCoy Music event at Stephen Leacock Theater, March 28, 2024 $2,000, York Region Food Network for the Georgina Affordable Fresh Food Market, April 3 to December 18, 2024 $3,500, Pefferlaw Area Residents for the Easter event, PAR Picnic and Tree Lighting event, March to December, 2024 $2,700, Discover Georgina Show at the Ice Palace, April 20- 21, 2024 $5,000, Endurance Events for the Georgina Spring Fling and Georgina Marathon events, March 5 and September 8, 2024, respectively $3,000, York Region School Board, Boys A/AA OFSAA Field Lacrosse Festival, June 2-4, 2024 $2,000, Free Spirit Fest, June 22, 2024 $1,500, Connors Music for Music in the Streets at Pioneer Village, June 22, 2024 $3,500, Georgina Military Museum for Military Day, June 22, 2024 $1,100, Georgina Historical Society, Harvestfest at Pioneer Village, September 21, 2024 15 $3,000, Georgina Studio Tour, September 28-29, 2024 $2,500, Naturally Enchanted for the Georgina Mystic Fair at the Link, October 18, 2024
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
16 That Council receive the staff briefing note providing a 2024 Grant Funding Update regarding items purchased with the Community Emergency Management Preparedness Grant of $49,824.00 and the Community Safety Skills Development for GFRS of $439,373.00.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 17 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0023 (TA-1) to levy a special charge and increase the maximum individual levy upon business properties in Sutton Business Improvement Area, and collection 2. Bylaw Number 2024-0024 (AD-1) to appoint Hearing Officers to administer the Administrative Monetary Penalty System within the Town of Georgina 3. Bylaw Number 2024-0025 (REG-1) to establish the Town of Georgina with a Bee City Canada Designation
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 12:40pm to deal with the following matters: a. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Volunteer Award of Merit Nominees b. 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 Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
18 In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.a under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees, regarding the Volunteer Award of Merit Nominees; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.b 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 Jackson’s Point; 1. That Council receive the update from staff and that staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0026 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on April 10, 2024
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale