Council Meeting

That the April 1, 2026 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item 12.2.b(b), Briefing Note regarding Election Sign Bylaw update Item 16.2, Bylaw 2026-0024 (EL-1) to manage and regulate election signs Item 16.3, Bylaw 2026-0030 (COU-1) regarding appointment of members of Council to Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee Item 16.4, Bylaw 2026-0031 (COU-1) regarding appointment of members to Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee

That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. March 4, 2026 Council Minutes 1. March 4, 2026 Council Minutes.pdf

That Council receive Jacklyn Bramhill's comments supporting Item No. 11.1.f, Lake Drive Shoreline Action Plan.

That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2026-0003 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated April 1, 2026 respecting the 2026 Development Fee Study and Bylaw Review; and, That Council receive the presentation of Hemson Consulting Ltd. regarding the Draft Results for the 2026 Development Fee Study and Bylaw Review.

That Council receive Report No. DS-2026-0017, prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department, dated April 1, 2026 regarding the Lake Drive Shoreline Action Plan – Project Update; That Council confirm the Eligible Property Owner (EPO) cost as final for the purposes of the shoreline divestiture program, as outlined within Report No. DS-2026-0017; That Council approve an installment payment option for EPOs under the Lake Drive Shoreline Action Plan, based on a three-year term with a 3% annual interest rate during the payment term; and, That Staff bring back to Council the section-specific implementation bylaws required to proceed with shoreline parcel sales, including surplus declarations, any required highway closures, and sale authorization, once the corresponding Reference Plans are formally deposited with the Land Registry Office and legal descriptions are confirmed.

That the following report recommendations be adopted; b. Investments - 2025 Annual Report 1. DCAO-2026-0004 Investments - Annual Report.pdf Report No. DCAO-2026-0004 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0085 That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2026-0004 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated April 1, 2026 respecting the Investments – Annual Report. h. York Region Municipalities Insurance Pool 1. York Region Municipalities Insurance Pool .pdf Report No. CS-2026-0009 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0086 That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0009 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Corporate Services Department, dated April 1, 2026, respecting the York Region Municipalities Insurance Pool; That Council approve the Town of Georgina’s participation in the York Region Municipalities Insurance Pool; and, That Council appoint the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer / Treasurer to represent the Town of Georgina on the Advisory Board for the York Region Municipalities Insurance Pool, with delegated authority to make all requisite decisions as a member thereof, and to execute the Subscribers’ Agreement and any other documents and agreements related to the operation of the Insurance Pool.

That the Council meeting recess at 10:25am.

That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2026-0005 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated April 1, 2026, respecting the Investment Policy and Bylaw; That Council approve the Town of Georgina Investment Policy dated April 1, 2026 (attachment 1); That Council enact bylaw number 2026-0028 (BA-7) which is the Authorizing Bylaw for the adoption of the Prudent Investor Standard; That the Town’s Mayor and Treasurer be authorized to execute the ONE JIB Agreement (sample is included in attachment 2); and, That Council authorize the Town Treasurer to complete documentation to give effect to this approval, including but not limited to the Municipal Client Questionnaire which is required as part of ONE JIB onboarding process.

That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2026-0006 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated April 1, 2026 regarding the Statement of Development Charges and Special Accounts Collected for the 2025 Fiscal Year pursuant to the Development Charges Act, 1997 (“DCA”) and the Planning Act, 2015 for information purposes.

That Report CSD-2026-0006, dated April 1, 2026, prepared by the Economic and Development and Tourism Division in collaboration with the Community Services Department, respecting the Memorandum of Understanding with ClearWater Futures Foundation for the use of two additional land areas at 1614 Metro Road North, be received.

That Council authorize the Director of Community Services to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Georgina and ClearWater Futures Foundation containing provisions as set out in Section 4 of Report CSD-2026-0006, Parcel 1, lands subject to Memorandum of Understanding on the south side of Lake Drive anticipated to be planted with fruit trees and fruit bushes, together with such other provisions as are required by the Town Solicitor. 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

That Council authorize the Director of Community Services to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Georgina and ClearWater Futures Foundation containing provisions as set out in Section 4 of Report CSD-2026-0006, Parcel 2, lands subject to Memorandum of Understanding on the north side of Metro Road, together with such other provisions as are required by the Town Solicitor.

1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2026-0005 prepared by the Operations and Infrastructure Department, dated April 1, 2026, regarding a Funding Plan for the reconstruction of Hadden Road; 2. That Council approves a budget of $3,500,000 for the reconstruction of Hadden Road to be funded by: $2,850,000 funded by debenture with repayments from DC reserve; $150,000 funded by Road Repair and Replacement Reserve; Up to $500,000 to be recovered from Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation (GIFN); 3. That Council approve the award of RFP OID2026-0003 to Elements Engineering Inc., up to $296,000 including HST, for the investigation, design contract administration and inspection of the reconstruction of Hadden Road; and, 4. That Council delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into a cost‑sharing/benefit agreement with the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation (GIFN) to secure a contribution toward the portion associated with road improvements supporting the development along Hadden Road.

That Council receive the staff briefing note providing the 2026 Construction Season Update.

That Council receive the staff briefing note outlining proposed updates to Election Sign Bylaw 2026-0024 (EL-1) and explaining the rationale for these changes, including impacts resulting from a 2025 Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision and updates to the Regional Municipality of York's Signs on Regional Roads bylaw.

That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0028 (BA-7) being a Prudent Investor Enabling bylaw pursuant to Section 418.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 1. BYLAW NUMBER 2026-0028 BEING A PRUDENT INVESTOR ENABLING BYLAW.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2026-0024 (EL-1) to manage and regulate election signs in the Town of Georgina 1. Election Sign Bylaw.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2026-0030 (COU-1) to appoint Members of Council to the Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 Term of Office 1. GHAC Appointment - Council Members .pdf 4. Bylaw Number 2026-0031 (COU-1) to appoint members to the Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 Term of Office 1. 2026-0031 (COU-1) Appointment Members to GHAC, April 1, 2026.pdf

That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:55am to deal with the following matters; A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; and A POSITION, PLAN, PROCEDURE, CRITERIA OR INSTRUCTION TO BE APPLIED TO ANY NEGOTIATIONS

That the Council meeting reconvene into Open Session at 2:11pm and report on matter(s) dealt with in closed session.

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, and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

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 disposition of shoreline parcels on Lake Drive; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.

regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.c, being an ongoing investigation respecting the municipality, a local board or a municipally controlled corporation by the Ombudsman appointed under the Ombudsman Act, an Ombudsman

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0030 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on April 1, 2026 1. 2026-0030 (COU-2) Confirming proceedings of Council on April 1, 2026.pdf

That the meeting adjourn at 2:18pm

That the April 1, 2026 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted;  Item 12.2.b(b), Briefing Note regarding Election Sign Bylaw update 3  Item 16.2, Bylaw 2026-0024 (EL-1) to manage and regulate election signs  Item 16.3, Bylaw 2026-0030 (COU-1) regarding appointment of members of Council to Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee  Item 16.4, Bylaw 2026-0031 (COU-1) regarding appointment of members to Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee

That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. March 4, 2026 Council Minutes

1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2026-0017, prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services 5 Department, dated April 1, 2026 regarding the Lake Drive Shoreline Action Plan – Project Update; 2. That Council confirm the Eligible Property Owner (EPO) cost as final for the purposes of the shoreline divestiture program, as outlined within Report No. DS-2026-0017; 3. That Council approve an installment payment option for EPOs under the Lake Drive Shoreline Action Plan, based on a three-year term with a 3% annual interest rate during the payment term; and, 4. That Staff bring back to Council the section-specific implementation bylaws required to proceed with shoreline parcel sales, including surplus declarations, any required highway closures, and sale authorization, once the corresponding Reference Plans are formally deposited with the Land Registry Office and legal descriptions are confirmed.

That the following report recommendations be adopted; b. Investments - 2025 Annual Report Report No. DCAO-2026-0004 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0085 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2026-0004 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated April 1, 2026 respecting the Investments – Annual Report. h. York Region Municipalities Insurance Pool Report No. CS-2026-0009 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0086 6 1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0009 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Corporate Services Department, dated April 1, 2026, respecting the York Region Municipalities Insurance Pool; 2. That Council approve the Town of Georgina’s participation in the York Region Municipalities Insurance Pool; and, 3. That Council appoint the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer / Treasurer to represent the Town of Georgina on the Advisory Board for the York Region Municipalities Insurance Pool, with delegated authority to make all requisite decisions as a member thereof, and to execute the Subscribers’ Agreement and any other documents and agreements related to the operation of the Insurance Pool.

1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2026-0005 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated April 1, 2026, respecting the Investment Policy and Bylaw; 2. That Council approve the Town of Georgina Investment Policy dated April 1, 2026 (attachment 1); 7 3. That Council enact bylaw number 2026-0028 (BA-7) which is the Authorizing Bylaw for the adoption of the Prudent Investor Standard; 4. That the Town’s Mayor and Treasurer be authorized to execute the ONE JIB Agreement (sample is included in attachment 2); and, 5. That Council authorize the Town Treasurer to complete documentation to give effect to this approval, including but not limited to the Municipal Client Questionnaire which is required as part of ONE JIB onboarding process.

1. That Council authorize the Director of Community Services to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Georgina and ClearWater Futures Foundation containing provisions as set out in Section 4 of Report CSD- 2026-0006, Parcel 1, lands subject to Memorandum of Understanding on the south side of Lake Drive anticipated to be planted with fruit trees and fruit bushes, together with such other provisions as are required by the Town Solicitor. 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 6 1 0 0 9

1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2026-0005 prepared by the Operations and Infrastructure Department, dated April 1, 2026, regarding a Funding Plan for the reconstruction of Hadden Road; 2. That Council approves a budget of $3,500,000 for the reconstruction of Hadden Road to be funded by: i. $2,850,000 funded by debenture with repayments from DC reserve; 10 ii. $150,000 funded by Road Repair and Replacement Reserve; iii. Up to $500,000 to be recovered from Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation (GIFN); 3. That Council approve the award of RFP OID2026-0003 to Elements Engineering Inc., up to $296,000 including HST, for the investigation, design contract administration and inspection of the reconstruction of Hadden Road; and, 4. That Council delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into a cost‑ sharing/benefit agreement with the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation (GIFN) to secure a contribution toward the portion associated with road improvements supporting the development along Hadden Road.

11 That Council receive the staff briefing note outlining proposed updates to Election Sign Bylaw 2026-0024 (EL-1) and explaining the rationale for these changes, including impacts resulting from a 2025 Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision and updates to the Regional Municipality of York's Signs on Regional Roads bylaw.

That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0028 (BA-7) being a Prudent Investor Enabling bylaw pursuant to Section 418.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 2. Bylaw Number 2026-0024 (EL-1) to manage and regulate election signs in the Town of Georgina 3. Bylaw Number 2026-0030 (COU-1) to appoint Members of Council to the Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 Term of Office 4. Bylaw Number 2026-0031 (COU-1) to appoint members to the Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 Term of Office

That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:55am to deal with the following matters; a. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; and A POSITION, PLAN, PROCEDURE, CRITERIA OR INSTRUCTION TO BE APPLIED TO ANY NEGOTIATIONS

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, and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

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 disposition of shoreline parcels on Lake Drive; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.

In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.c, being an ongoing investigation respecting the municipality, a local board or a municipally controlled corporation by the Ombudsman appointed under the Ombudsman Act, an Ombudsman

That the following bylaw be adopted; 14 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0030 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on April 1, 2026