The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

November 8, 2023

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 (26 motions)

26 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the November 8, 2023 Council agenda, with the following addendum item, be adopted; Item No. 3.2, announcement of MarCom award recipients Item No. 11.1.g (originally 11.1.f), Report No. DCAO-2023-0012, Release of 2024 Draft Budget Item No. 11.1.h, verbal update by staff regarding the Pefferlaw Pump Track and Skatepark Item No. 10.1.a, to be dealt with under Item 11, Reports
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes held on October 4, 2023 1. October 4, 2023 Council Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive the presentation provided by Tamas Hertel, Manager of York Region Transit Service Planning, presenting the proposed changes to transit services in Georgina for 2024.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following report recommendations be adopted; b. Award of Contract OID2023-082 - Replacement of three (3) Dump Trucks with Winter Control Equipment 1. Award of Contract OID2023-082 – Replacement of three (3) dump trucks with winter control equipment.pdf Report No. OI-2023-0014 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0372 1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2023-0014 prepared by the Fleet Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department dated November 8th, 2023, regarding the Award of Contract OID2023-082 - Replacement of three (3) dump trucks with winter control equipment (FLT-113, FLT-114, FLT-115); 2. That Council award the contract for "OID2023-082 - Three (3) Dump Trucks with Winter Control Equipment" to Donald Currie Trucks Inc. in the amount of $1,198,092.00 excluding applicable taxes; 3. That Council approve the budget increase of $187,921.54 (including 1.76% HST) to be funded by the Fleet and Equipment Replacement Reserve; and, 4. That Council authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to execute the contract with Donald Currie Trucks Inc. and all other necessary documents on behalf of the Town.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2023-0092 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated November 8, 2023, respecting applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Evans Planning Inc. (c/o Murray Evans) on behalf of 1376389 Ontario Limited for the property legally described as Part of Lot 3, Concession 4 (NG), Part 1, Plan RS65R-13487; That Council approve the above-noted Draft Plan of Subdivision application, subject to the Conditions of Draft Approval forming Attachment No. 6 to Report DS-2023-0092; That Council approve the application to amend Zoning By-law 500 to rezone the lands legally described as Part of Lot 3, Concession 4 (NG), Part 1, Plan RS65R-13487 from Rural (RU) to various standard and site-specific Business Park (BP) 1, 2 (Gateway) and 3 zones; That, should minor revisions be required to the Zoning By-law Amendment application as per Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act, that further notice shall not be required; and, That the implementing amending Zoning By-law be progressed to Council at a later date.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive, with thanks, the verbal update provided by Melanie Morris of Colliers Project Leaders regarding the progress of the Multi Use Recreation Complex (MURC) construction project and timelines.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the verbal report provided by staff concerning the Pefferlaw Pump Track and Skate Park project construction and timelines.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the meeting recess at 10:30am
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2023-0015 prepared by the Taxation and Revenue Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated November 8, 2023 respecting the Water Bill High Consumption Policy That Council endorse and approve the implementation of a Water Bill High Consumption Policy as outlined in Report No. DCAO-2023-0015, with an amendment to reduce the timeframe for 50% leak adjustment eligibility from 10 years to 5 years per service address.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2023-0012 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Department, dated November 8, 2023 respecting the Release of the 2024 Draft Budget.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council endorse the position of the Township of McKellar urging the Province to amend its legislation to include digital publications as an acceptable means of publication and notice requirements.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the General Information items for the November 8, 2023 Council Agenda be received.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted as presented; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0083 (TA-1) to levy an interim rate upon taxable property for the 2024 taxation year 1. 2024 Interim Tax Bylaw.pdf
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:45am to deal with the following matter(s); LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(e), MA; Lake Drive Jurisdiction - Judicial Review
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the meeting reconvene into Open Session at 1:12pm and report on matter(s) discussed in Closed Session.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
regard to Closed Session item 17.1(a) on the agenda under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act being litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board regarding Lake Drive Jurisdiction Judicial Review; That Council receive the Solicitor's update and direct staff and Solicitor to proceed accordingly
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Genge In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0084 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on November 8, 2023 1. Bylaw 2023-0084 (COU-2) Confirm proceedings of Council on November 8, 2023.pdf
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 1:15pm
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 5 1. Council Minutes held on October 4, 2023
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following report recommendations be adopted; 6 b. Award of Contract OID2023-082 - Replacement of three (3) Dump Trucks with Winter Control Equipment Report No. OI-2023-0014 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0372 1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2023-0014 prepared by the Fleet Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department dated November 8th, 2023, regarding the Award of Contract OID2023- 082 - Replacement of three (3) dump trucks with winter control equipment (FLT-113, FLT-114, FLT-115); 2. That Council award the contract for "OID2023-082 - Three (3) Dump Trucks with Winter Control Equipment" to Donald Currie Trucks Inc. in the amount of $1,198,092.00 excluding applicable taxes; 3. That Council approve the budget increase of $187,921.54 (including 1.76% HST) to be funded by the Fleet and Equipment Replacement Reserve; and, 4. That Council authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to execute the contract with Donald Currie Trucks Inc. and all other necessary documents on behalf of the Town.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2023-0092 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated November 8, 2023, respecting applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Evans Planning Inc. (c/o Murray Evans) on behalf of 1376389 Ontario Limited for the property legally described as Part of Lot 3, Concession 4 (NG), Part 1, Plan RS65R-13487; 2. That Council approve the above-noted Draft Plan of Subdivision application, subject to the Conditions of Draft Approval forming Attachment No. 6 to Report DS-2023- 0092; 3. That Council approve the application to amend Zoning By- law 500 to rezone the lands legally described as Part of Lot 3, Concession 4 (NG), Part 1, Plan RS65R-13487 from Rural (RU) to various standard and site-specific Business Park (BP) 1, 2 (Gateway) and 3 zones; 4. That, should minor revisions be required to the Zoning By- law Amendment application as per Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act, that further notice shall not be required; and, 9 5. That the implementing amending Zoning By-law be progressed to Council at a later date.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
12 That Council endorse the position of the Township of McKellar urging the Province to amend its legislation to include digital publications as an acceptable means of publication and notice requirements.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted as presented; 13 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0083 (TA-1) to levy an interim rate upon taxable property for the 2024 taxation year
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:45am to deal with the following matter(s); a. LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(e), MA; Lake Drive Jurisdiction - Judicial Review
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
In regard to Closed Session item 17.1(a) on the agenda under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act being litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board regarding Lake Drive Jurisdiction Judicial Review; 1. That Council receive the Solicitor's update and direct staff and Solicitor to proceed accordingly
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0084 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on November 8, 2023
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried

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