The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

January 21, 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 (31 motions)

29 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the January 21, 2026 Council agenda be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. November 19, 2025 Council Minutes 1. November 19, 2025 Council Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the delegation provided by Antonio Romans of Keswick Taxi requesting the taxi bylaw be amended to permit the use of certified vehicles older than 10 years be received and
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Referred
That the following recommendations be adopted; e. Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program Conclusion 1. OID2026-001 - Automated Speed Enforcement Conclusion.pdf 2. Appendix 1 - Active, Planned, Proposed ASE Sites.pdf 3. RSIF_Town of Georgina.pdf Report No. OID-2026-0001 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0004 That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0001 prepared by the Infrastructure Planning and Operations Support Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department, dated January 21, 2026, providing an update on the Town’s Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program and its required program conclusion; and, That Council endorse the use of the $255,036.00 Road Safety Initiative Fund (RSIF) to engineering, enforcement and education improvements at former, current, or planned ASE sites, in accordance with the guidance from the Province.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive the updates provided by staff concerning construction progress of the Replacement Civic Centre and the temporary shift to virtual meetings during the transition to the new building.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0001 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Corporate Services Department, dated January 21, 2026, related to the results of the Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) – Affordable Housing; That Council authorize staff to enter into a Contribution Agreement (CA) between the Town of Georgina and Housing York Inc. (HYI) for the purpose of building affordable housing in Georgina, and that the Town’s Chief Administrative Office r or designate be approved to sign the agreement, inclusive of any supporting documents, on behalf of the Town of Georgina and, That Council delegate authority to the Director of Development Services to assign servicing allocation to the project .
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried Unanimously
That Council receive correspondence from Community Home Assistance To Seniors (CHATS), proclaim the month of June as 'Senior's Month' throughout the Town of Georgina and endorse the flying of its flag on June 4th between 11:30am and 1:00pm for a maximum of one hour in recognition.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from the Township of Uxbridge requesting the Lake Simcoe Watershed municipalities lead by example regarding winter road and parking lot maintenance.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition report entitled 'Protect Our Plan: From Good Goals to Practical Progress' on the status of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (LSPP) be received,
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Genge
Referred
That Council endorse the request by the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee to create an ongoing Pollinator project initiative, supported by members of the public, committees and designated staff to explore events, private partnerships, grant opportunities and suitable Town lands, to create awareness for Pollinator Week, and that staff arrange a meeting with the appropriate parties, within the Committee's operational budget, to plan an event for June of 2026.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from Epilepsy York Region, proclaim the month of March as 'Epilepsy Awareness Month' and March 26th as 'Purple Day' throughout the Town of Georgina to raise awareness and understanding of Epilepsy, and to raise its flag from March 25th to 27th in recognition.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the General Information listing for January 21, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note recommending an amendment to Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 2023-0087 (TR-1) governing the use of municipal roads and related infrastructure, by connecting it to Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2010-0074 (AD-5) establishing the framework for recovering costs associated with Town services, to enable cost recovery when the Town incurs expenses to address violations of traffic-related regulations.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0001 (LA-1) to enter into a lease agreement between Family Services York Region and the Town of Georgina 1. 2026-0001 (LA-1) Lease Renewal, Family Services York Region, January 21, 2026.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2026-0002 (PL-1) to deem certain registered plans of subdivision or parts thereof not to be registered plans of subdivision, Lot 27, Part Lot 28, Plan 103, 161 Lake Drive North 1. 2026-0002 (PL-1) Deeming, 161 Lake Dr. N, File No. DEEM-2025-0005, January 21, 2026.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2026-0003 (PL-1) to deem certain registered plans of subdivision or parts thereof not to be registered plans of subdivision, Lot 26, Plan 141, and Lots 24,25,27 and 28, Plan 141, 169 Lake Drive East 1. DEEM-2025-0006 169 Lake Drive East.pdf 4. Bylaw Number 2026-0004 (TR-1) amending Bylaw 2023-0086 (TR-1) to regulate traffic and control parking of vehicles; cost recovery for operational interventions 1. Amendment to Traffic Bylaw No. 2023-0087 (TR-1) - Cost Recovery(1).pdf
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 10:35am 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; Udora PERSONAL MATTER ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS-2026-0002, Item No. 11.1.b, Appointment to Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office PERSONAL MATTER ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS-2026-0003, Item No. 11.1.c, Appointment to Georgina Public Library Board for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the Council meeting reconvene into Open Session at 11:04am and report on matters dealt with in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
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 Udora; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.b, under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, regarding Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS-2026-0002, Item No. 11.1.b, appointment to Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly. That Report No.CS-2026-0002 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Corporate Services, dated January 21, 2026, respecting an appointment to the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee, be received. That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the appointment. That the appointment of the selected applicant by Council come into effect upon the passing of the appointment bylaw and acceptance of the appointment by the Committee Designate.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.c, under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, regarding Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS-2026-0003, Item No. 11.1.c, appointment to Georgina Public Library Board for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly. That Report No. CS-2026-0003 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Corporate Services, dated January 21, 2026, respecting an appointment to the Georgina Public Library Board, be received. That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the appointment. That the appointment of the selected applicant by Council come into effect upon the passing of the appointment bylaw and acceptance of the appointment by the Board Designate.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0005 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on January 21, 2026 1. 2026-0005 (COU-2) Confirming proceedings of Council on January 21, 2026.pdf
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. November 19, 2025 Council Minutes
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
4 That the following recommendations be adopted; e. Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program Conclusion Report No. OID-2026-0001 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0004 1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0001 prepared by the Infrastructure Planning and Operations Support Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department, dated January 21, 2026, providing an update on the Town’s Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program and its required program conclusion; and, 2. That Council endorse the use of the $255,036.00 Road Safety Initiative Fund (RSIF) to engineering, enforcement and education improvements at former, current, or planned ASE sites, in accordance with the guidance from the Province.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from Community Home Assistance To Seniors (CHATS), proclaim the month of June as 'Senior's Month' throughout the Town of Georgina and endorse the flying of its flag on June 4th between 11:30am and 1:00pm for a maximum of one hour in recognition. 7
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
8 That Council endorse the request by the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee to create an ongoing Pollinator project initiative, supported by members of the public, committees and designated staff to explore events, private partnerships, grant opportunities and suitable Town lands, to create awareness for Pollinator Week, and that staff arrange a meeting with the appropriate parties, within the Committee's operational budget, to plan an event for June of 2026.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0001 (LA-1) to enter into a lease agreement between Family Services York Region and the Town of Georgina 10 2. Bylaw Number 2026-0002 (PL-1) to deem certain registered plans of subdivision or parts thereof not to be registered plans of subdivision, Lot 27, Part Lot 28, Plan 103, 161 Lake Drive North 3. Bylaw Number 2026-0003 (PL-1) to deem certain registered plans of subdivision or parts thereof not to be registered plans of subdivision, Lot 26, Plan 141, and Lots 24,25,27 and 28, Plan 141, 169 Lake Drive East 4. Bylaw Number 2026-0004 (TR-1) amending Bylaw 2023-0086 (TR-1) to regulate traffic and control parking of vehicles; cost recovery for operational interventions
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 10:35am 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; Udora b. PERSONAL MATTER ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS-2026-0002, Item No. 11.1.b, Appointment to Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office c. PERSONAL MATTER ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS-2026-0003, Item No. 11.1.c, Appointment to Georgina Public Library Board for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the Council meeting reconvene into Open Session at 11:04am and report on matters dealt with in Closed Session. 11
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 Udora; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.b, under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, regarding Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS-2026-0002, Item No. 11.1.b, appointment to Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly. 2. That Report No.CS-2026-0002 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Corporate Services, dated January 21, 2026, respecting an appointment to the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee, be received. 3. That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the appointment. 4. That the appointment of the selected applicant by Council come into effect upon the passing of the appointment bylaw and acceptance of the appointment by the Committee Designate.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
12 In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.c, under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, regarding Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS- 2026-0003, Item No. 11.1.c, appointment to Georgina Public Library Board for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly. 2. That Report No. CS-2026-0003 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Corporate Services, dated January 21, 2026, respecting an appointment to the Georgina Public Library Board, be received. 3. That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the appointment. 4. That the appointment of the selected applicant by Council come into effect upon the passing of the appointment bylaw and acceptance of the appointment by the Board Designate.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0005 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on January 21, 2026
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried

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