Council Meeting

That the June 4, 2025 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 11.1.c, additional comments from The Atmospheric Fund in support of Report No. SI-2025-0008 Item No. 11.1.d, additional comments from Murray Stewart, concerns regarding Report DS-2025-0031 Item No. 11.1.f, additional comments from Roy Moquin, concerns regarding Report DS-2025-0034 Item No. 11.1.f, additional comments from Laura LaPierre, concerns regarding Report DS-2025-0034

That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes held on April 16, 2025 1. April 16, 2025 Council Minutes.pdf 2. Council Minutes held on May 7, 2025 1. May 7, 2025 Council Minutes.pdf

That the delegation provided by Roy Moquin regarding Lake Drive Beach Associations be received.

That the balance of delegations made by Georgina residents voicing concerns with various reports listed on the June 4, 2025 Council agenda be received.

That the following report recommendations be adopted; a. 2025 Property Tax Rates 1. 2025 PROPERTY TAX RATES.pdf 2. DCAO-2025-0006 Attachment 1.pdf 3. YRFA 25 Levy Georgina.pdf Report No. DCAO-2025-0006 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0131 That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025-0006 prepared by the Office of The Deputy CAO dated June 4, 2025 respecting 2025 Tax Rates. That Council approve the 2025 tax rates for the Town of Georgina as detailed in Attachment #1, highlighted in yellow. That Council adopt the necessary By-Law to establish the 2025 tax rates for the Town of Georgina. b. Town of Georgina 2023-2027 Corporate Strategic Plan – 2024 Strategic Plan Annual Report 1. 2024 Town of Georgina Strategic Plan Update.pdf 2. 2024 Georgina Strategic Plan Annual Report FINAL.pdf Report No. SI-2025-0007 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0132 That Council receive Report No. SI-2025-0007 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Strategic Initiatives Department, dated June 4, 2025, titled “Town of Georgina 2023-2027 Corporate Strategic Plan - 2024 Strategic Plan Annual Report”.

That Council convene into Closed Session at 10:07am, to discuss the following matters; LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS, Section 239(2)(d), MA; Labour Relations A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Sutton

That Council reconvene into open session at 12:00pm and report on matters dealt with in closed session.

regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a on the agenda under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, being Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations regarding labour relations; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.

regard to Cclosed Session Item No. 17.1.b on the agenda 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 Sutton; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.

That Council observe a 45-minute recess at 12:05pm.

That Council receive Report No. SI-2025-0008, prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated June 4, 2025 respecting the Climate Change Action Plan; That Council endorse in principle the Climate Action Plan (attachment 1); and That the implementation of the Climate Action Plan be subject to the annual business planning and budget approval process.

That the rules of procedure be waived to permit Melissa Markham, Planner, to speak.

Rules of Procedure to permit Murray Stewart to speak.

That Council receive Report DS-2025-0031 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated June 4, 2025 respecting a revised application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500 submitted by Melissa Markham on behalf of 1000736226 Ontario Limited for lands municipally addressed as 66 Edith Street; That Council approve the revised Zoning Bylaw Amendment application to rezone the subject lands from Site Specific Low Density Urban Residential (R1-117) to Site Specific Low Density Urban Residential (R1-115) in order to facilitate the creation of one additional residential building lot, as described in Report No. DS-2025-0031; That Council acknowledges that there have been revisions to the proposed Zoning Bylaw since the December 11, 2024 public meeting and that in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act has determined these revisions to be minor and not requiring an additional public meeting; and, That Council pass the amending bylaw at the June 4, 2025 Council Meeting.

1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2025-0033, prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department, dated June 4, 2025, regarding the Lake Drive Shoreline Action Plan - Project Update; 2. That Council acknowledge that shoreline parcels identified as surplus Town-owned land within the Lake Drive Shoreline Action Plan Area shall be offered for purchase only to Eligible Property Owners who own land directly opposite the shoreline on the inland side of Lake Drive; 3. That Council direct staff to ensure shoreline parcels sold through the Lake Drive Shoreline Action Plan include a legal restriction to prevent their future transfer or conveyance independent of the adjacent indirect waterfront property, unless authorized by the Town, and that staff include this condition in all future offer letters and legal agreements; 4. That Council endorse the inclusion of the following easements in future shoreline land-transfer documents: a. A project-wide blanket emergency access easement over all divestible shoreline parcels for the purposes of any future slope stabilization works necessary to protect the Town's infrastructure including the Lake Drive roadway; b. Parcel-specific blanket easements to protect existing utility company infrastructure (e.g., gas lines), where applicable; c. Parcel-specific easements over existing drainage features or culverts, where required for proper stormwater flow and outlet access; 5. That Council confirm that longstanding structures s

That Council receive Report No. DS-2025-0034, prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department, dated June 4, 2025, regarding the Lake Drive Shoreline Action Plan – Beach Associations; That in keeping with Policy Step #12 outlined in the Action Plan (See Attachment 2), Council direct staff to discuss up to 10-year long-term lease agreements with Beach Associations, starting with those within the Action Plan Area (see Attachment 1), with the option for renewal; That at the appropriate time, long-term leases will be offered to Beach Associations at no cost and with no fees. That staff be directed to engage with Beach Associations to collaboratively develop a general lease agreement template suitable for long-term leases and over-arching membership and operations, and discuss financial costs associated with incorporation, and that staff be directed to report back to Council following the consultation process and include long term cost for required staffing.

That the Councli meeting observe as recess at 3:35pm

1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2025-0008 prepared by the Capital Delivery Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department, providing an update on the High Street Streetscape & Infrastructure Redevelopment project and recommended design approach.

2. That Council endorse the following recommended key design concept: a (i). Within the Sutton Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA): mountable curb design with flexible bump-outs (Appendix 1)

2. That Council endorse the following recommended key design concept: a (ii). Within the Sutton Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA): reconfiguration of Market Square Crescent (Appendix 1) 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

2. That Council endorse the following recommended key design concept: b. Outside of the BIA: full restoration of sidewalks and boulevards with inclusion of greenspaces

2. That Council endorse the following recommended key design concept: c. Hydro relocation: Relocate All Underground 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

2. That Council endorse the following recommended key design concept: d. Gateway feature: wayfinding style sign

3. That authorization be given to long-term finance the additional amounts of the High Street Streetscape and Infrastructure Redevelopment Project through the additional issue of debentures of The Regional Municipality of York (the “Region”) in the principal amount not to exceed $4,125,000 with a repayment term not to exceed twenty (20) years, with the debt servicing payments to be repaid annually through the Corporate Capital Reserve, and that the Treasurer be requested to review the funding plan as part of the 2026 Budget with the goal of reducing the amount to be debentured, if financially viable to do so.

4. That staff return to Council before the end of 2025 with; a plan on what facade improvement program (signage, lighting, siding, etc) could look like specific to this project area (High Street only), what methods and options are available to ensure that the 'last mile' accessibility, being the access to businesses that front this project, is upgraded or modified in such a way that businesses are accessible by all, and the associated cost impacts, if any, to the municipality, including those that make up an incentive or grant program related to private property improvements.

That correspondence from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent advising of potential risks to communities of proposed Bill 5 that would remove the obligation for a full environmental assessment for new landfill and recycling facility locations, be received.

That the June 4, 2025 General Information items be received.

That the following bylaws be adopted as presented; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0037 (PWO-3) to set stormwater utility rates for the year 2025 1. 2025-0037 (PWO-3) 2025 Final Stormwater Rate, June 4, 2025.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0038 (TA-1) to set Tax Rates for the year 2025 1. 2025 Final Tax rate Appendix A.pdf 2. 2025-0038 (TA-1) 2025 Final Tax Rate, June 4, 2025.pdf (Advisement: Refer to Report DCAO-2025-0006, Item 11.1.a) 3. Bylaw Number 500-2025-0003 (PL-5) amending Zoning Bylaw 500, 1000736226 Ontario Limited, Part Lot 18, Conc. 9 (G), Lot 38, Judge's Plan 602, 66 Edith Street, File #03.1184 1. 500-2025-0003 (PL-5) ZBA and Schedule 'A', 66 Edith Street, File 03.1184.pdf (Advisement: Refer to Report DS-2025-0031, Item 11.1.d)

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0039 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on June 4, 2025 1. Bylaw 2025-0039 (COU-2) Confirming proceedings of Coumcil on June 4, 2025.pdf

That the Council meeting adjourn at 5:50pm.

That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes held on April 16, 2025 2. Council Minutes held on May 7, 2025

That the balance of delegations made by Georgina residents voicing concerns with various reports listed on the June 4, 2025 Council agenda be received. 6

That the following report recommendations be adopted; a. 2025 Property Tax Rates Report No. DCAO-2025-0006 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0131 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025-0006 prepared by the Office of The Deputy CAO dated June 4, 2025 respecting 2025 Tax Rates. 2. That Council approve the 2025 tax rates for the Town of Georgina as detailed in Attachment #1, highlighted in yellow. 3. That Council adopt the necessary By-Law to establish the 2025 tax rates for the Town of Georgina. b. Town of Georgina 2023-2027 Corporate Strategic Plan – 2024 Strategic Plan Annual Report Report No. SI-2025-0007 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0132 1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2025-0007 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Strategic Initiatives Department, dated June 4, 2025, titled “Town of Georgina 2023-2027 Corporate Strategic Plan - 2024 Strategic Plan Annual Report”.

That Council convene into Closed Session at 10:07am, to discuss the following matters; a. LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS, Section 239(2)(d), MA; Labour Relations b. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Sutton

In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a on the agenda under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, being Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations regarding labour relations; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.

8 In regard to Cclosed Session Item No. 17.1.b on the agenda 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 Sutton; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.

1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2025-0008, prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated June 4, 2025 respecting the Climate Change Action Plan; 2. That Council endorse in principle the Climate Action Plan (attachment 1); and 3. That the implementation of the Climate Action Plan be subject to the annual business planning and budget approval process. 9

Waive Rules of Procedure to permit Murray Stewart to speak.

1. That Council receive Report DS-2025-0031 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated June 4, 2025 respecting a revised application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500 submitted by Melissa Markham on behalf of 1000736226 Ontario Limited for lands municipally addressed as 66 Edith Street; 10 2. That Council approve the revised Zoning Bylaw Amendment application to rezone the subject lands from Site Specific Low Density Urban Residential (R1-117) to Site Specific Low Density Urban Residential (R1-115) in order to facilitate the creation of one additional residential building lot, as described in Report No. DS-2025-0031; 3. That Council acknowledges that there have been revisions to the proposed Zoning Bylaw since the December 11, 2024 public meeting and that in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act has determined these revisions to be minor and not requiring an additional public meeting; and, 4. That Council pass the amending bylaw at the June 4, 2025 Council Meeting.

13 That the Councli meeting observe as recess at 3:35pm

2. That Council endorse the following recommended key design concept: a (ii). Within the Sutton Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA): reconfiguration of Market Square Crescent (Appendix 1) 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

2. That Council endorse the following recommended key design concept: c. Hydro relocation: Relocate All Underground 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

4. That staff return to Council before the end of 2025 with; a. a plan on what facade improvement program (signage, lighting, siding, etc) could look like specific to this project area (High Street only), b. what methods and options are available to ensure that the 'last mile' accessibility, being the access to businesses that front this project, is upgraded or modified in such a way that businesses are accessible by all, and c. the associated cost impacts, if any, to the municipality, including those that make up an incentive or grant program related to private property improvements.

That the following bylaws be adopted as presented; 18 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0037 (PWO-3) to set stormwater utility rates for the year 2025 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0038 (TA-1) to set Tax Rates for the year 2025 (Advisement: Refer to Report DCAO-2025-0006, Item 11.1.a) 3. Bylaw Number 500-2025-0003 (PL-5) amending Zoning Bylaw 500, 1000736226 Ontario Limited, Part Lot 18, Conc. 9 (G), Lot 38, Judge's Plan 602, 66 Edith Street, File #03.1184 (Advisement: Refer to Report DS-2025-0031, Item 11.1.d)

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0039 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on June 4, 2025