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 (32 motions)
30 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the March 2, 2022 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 12.1.a, Report No. DS-2022-0008, amended wording for Sections 6 & 7 of that report Item No. 12.1.e, Report No. LS-2022-0003, Appointments to Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee Item No. 13.1.d, Disposition, Down Syndrome Day proclamation request and flag raising Item No. 18.1.b, Closed Session Item, Section 239(2)(b), MA Item No. 18.1.c, Closed Session Item, Section 239(2)(b), MA Amendments to November 30 and December 1, 2021, Budget Minutes have been reflected on the agenda
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Minutes of Council Budget Meeting held on November 30, 2021, Day 1 1. November 30 2021 Council Minutes, Day 1 of Budget Meeting.pdf 2. Minutes of Council Budget Meeting held on December 1, 2021, Day 2 1. Council Minutes of December 1 2021, Day 2 of Budget Meeting.pdf 3. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 12, 2022. 1. Council Minutes of January 12, 2022.pdf 4. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 26, 2022. 1. January 26, 2022 Council Minutes.pdf 5. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 2, 2022. 1. Council Minutes of February 2, 2022.pdf
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That Council receive the presentation provided by Susan Hansler and Shu He of the Region of York, concerning an update on the status of the Keswick Sewage Pumping Station Upgrades project.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
b. Award of Contract OID2021-077 Irving Drive Road Reconstruction Design, Contract Administration and Inspection Services 1. Award of Contract OID2021-021 Irving Drive Road Reconstruction Design.pdf 2. Attachment 1.pdf 3. Attachment 2.pdf Report No. OI-2022-0008 RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0070 That Council receive Report No. OI-2022-08 prepared by the Asset Management & Technical Services Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department dated March 2, 2022 regarding the award of the Irving Drive Road Reconstruction Design, Contract Administration and Site Inspection; That Council approve the award of the contract for Engineering Services for the Irving Drive Road Reconstruction Design, Contract Administration and Site Inspection to Chisholm Fleming & Associates in the amount of $393,367.50 (excluding HST); That Council authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to execute the Agreement between the Town of Georgina and Chisholm Fleming & Associates and execute all other necessary documents. That staff report back to Council for further direction on the Scope of the Project following the initial public consultation and prior to proceeding with the Schedule ‘B’ Class Environmental Assessment. c. Award of Scope Change under Contract OID2021-006 Winter Road Maintenance Services 1. Award of Scope Change under Contract OID2021-006 Winter Road Maintenance Services.pdf Report No. OI-2022-0009 RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0071 That Council receive Report No. OI-2022-009 prepared by the Road Ope
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2022-0008 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated March 2, 2022, respecting the request for extension of Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-17G01 and Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium 19CDM-17G01. That pursuant to Section 51(33) of the Planning Act , R.S.O., 1990, as amended, an extension to the approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-17G01 and Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium 19CDM-17G01 be granted for a maximum of three (3) additional years, to expire on March 11, 2024. That pursuant to Section 51(44) of the Planning Act , R.S.O., 1990, c.p. 13, as amended, the lapsing provision noted at the end of the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan 19T-17G01 and Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium 19CDM-17G01 be amended to read “Pursuant to the Planning Act , R.S.O., 1990, c.p. 13, as amended, approval of this Plan of Subdivision shall lapse if final approval for registration has not been given by March 11, 2025, unless approval has been sooner
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Withdrawn
That Council receive the verbal update from staff concerning the Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC) construction.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That Council endorse the fundraising request made by the Georgina Community Food Pantry by donating the amount of $25,000 to the Food Pantry to be funded by the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve, in order to assist in its fundraising campaign.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried Unanimously
That Council recognize the following events to be held at the Stephen Leacock Centre to be 'Municipally Significant Events' in support of the applications for Special Occasion Permits from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, and refer this motion to the appropriate staff; Practically Hip, April 2, 2022 Tribute to Queen, May 5, 2022 Tribute to Elton John, May 26, 2022 Tribute to Hotel California/Eagles, November 12, 2022
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from Black York Region Youth, York Region Alliance of African Canadian Communities and KendraYoga, and endorse the flying of the Pan-African Flag on August 1st as a symbol that unifies the African diaspora.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That Council receive the General Information items of March 2, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council proclaim March 21, 2022 as 'Georgina Down Syndrome Day' to promote awareness about Down Syndrome, fly the Down Syndrome flag at the Civic Centre from Friday, March 18th to Monday March 21st and advertise the proclamation on the Town's website.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note providing a 2022 Business Incubator/Accelerator Update, specifically a partnership between the Towns of Georgina and East Gwillimbury and York University to deliver a two-year Business Incubator/Accelerator Pilot Project to support entrepreneurs and economic growth during the recovery phase of the pandemic and beyond.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
WHEREAS Lake Simcoe is one of Ontario's largest watersheds, home to First Nations since time immemorial, and situated in the growing communities of Simcoe County, York Region, Durham Region, and the cities of Barrie and Orillia; WHEREAS the watershed faces threats due to eutrophication, largely from phosphorus runoff and other contaminants into the lake and its tributaries; WHEREAS the lake is a significant source of drinking water, as well as being integral for local recreation, tourism, agriculture and other key economic drivers; WHEREAS the previous federal government funded a "Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund" of $65 million over 10 years between 2007-2017, but that fund has not been renewed; WHEREAS during the 2019 federal election, the Hon. Chrystia Freeland committed $40 million over 5 years towards Lake Simcoe; And WHEREAS during the 2021 federal election, the Liberal Party of Canada committed to "Implement a strengthened Freshwater Action Plan, including an historic investment of $1 billion over 10 years. This plan will provide essential funding to protect and restore large lakes and river systems, starting with the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River System, Lake Simcoe..."; And WHEREAS the Conservative Party of Canada also committed to re-funding the Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund in the 2019 and 2021 general elections with an investment of $30 million over five years; And WHEREAS, further to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change's mandate letter dated December 16th, 2
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Quirk, Councillor Fellini, Councillor Neeson, Councillor Sebo, Councillor Harding, Regional Councillor Grossi, Councillor Waddington
Rules of Procedure to introduce a Motion regarding the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine and deal with it during this meeting.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson Waive
Carried
WHEREAS the country of Ukraine has experienced a premeditated and unprovoked invasion by Russia; AND WHEREAS silence is complicity; AND WHEREAS Canada imports hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of goods from Russia each year; AND WHEREAS negative financial impacts upon a country can be used as a means to deter further conflict; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Town of Georgina unequivocally denounces Russia's unjustifiable war against Ukraine; AND THAT the Town of Georgina supports the sanctions which the Federal government of Canada has thus far imposed on Russia; AND THAT effective immediately and until a time when the sovereignty of Ukraine is once again unchallenged, the Town of Georgina will: 1) Not purchase any products (ie plywood, fertilizer, steel, furniture or machinery) which can be easily traced to have originated from Russia; and, 2) Insist that any future contracts for services for the Town of Georgina abide by these same limitations within our municipality; AND THAT upon confirmation that the Belarusian military is engaged within Ukraine that the Town of Georgina apply these limitations upon goods from that country as well; AND THAT this decision of Georgina Council be forwarded to all other municipalities within Ontario requesting they enact similar measures so that as a united front we can make a noticeable difference. YEA NAY Abstain Mayor Quirk X Councillor Fellini X Councillor Neeson X Councillor Sebo X Councillor Harding X Regional Councillor Grossi
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried Unanimously
That Council convene into Closed Session at 10:17am pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal act as amended, to deal with the following matters: A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR BOARD; Section 239(2)(c), MA; PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential Attachment to Report LS-2022-0003, 'Appointments to GEDAC for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Office; PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA, Personnel matter
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That Council reconvene into Open Session at 11:10am and report on matters discussed in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 18.1.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; 1. That Council receive the update from staff.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Neeson In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 18.1.b under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, being personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees - Confidential Attachment to Report No. LS-2022-0003, 'Appointments to Town of Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Office'; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly. That Council receive Report No. LS-2022-0003, prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services Department, dated March 2, 2022, respecting the appointment to the Town of Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Office. That Council execute the necessary by-laws to give effect to the appointment. That the appointment of the applicant selected by Council come into effect upon the adoption of this report and the acceptance of appointment by the respective committee designate.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 18.1.c under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act being personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2022-0015 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on March 2, 2022. 1. Bylaw 2022-0015 (COU-2) Confirm Proceedings, March 2, 2022.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 11:12am
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Minutes of Council Budget Meeting held on November 30, 2021, Day 1 2. Minutes of Council Budget Meeting held on December 1, 2021, Day 2 3. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 12, 2022. 4 4. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 26, 2022. 5. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 2, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
5 b. Award of Contract OID2021-077 Irving Drive Road Reconstruction Design, Contract Administration and Inspection Services Report No. OI-2022-0008 RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0070 1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2022-08 prepared by the Asset Management & Technical Services Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department dated March 2, 2022 regarding the award of the Irving Drive Road Reconstruction Design, Contract Administration and Site Inspection; 2. That Council approve the award of the contract for Engineering Services for the Irving Drive Road Reconstruction Design, Contract Administration and Site Inspection to Chisholm Fleming & Associates in the amount of $393,367.50 (excluding HST); 3. That Council authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to execute the Agreement between the Town of Georgina and Chisholm Fleming & Associates and execute all other necessary documents. 4. That staff report back to Council for further direction on the Scope of the Project following the initial public consultation and prior to proceeding with the Schedule ‘B’ Class Environmental Assessment. c. Award of Scope Change under Contract OID2021-006 Winter Road Maintenance Services Report No. OI-2022-0009 RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0071 1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2022-009 prepared by the Road Operations Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department dated March 2, 2022 regarding award of scope change under contract OID2021-006 – Winter Road Maintenance Services for remaining cont
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2022-0008 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated March 2, 2022, respecting the request for 7 extension of Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-17G01 and Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium 19CDM-17G01. 2. That pursuant to Section 51(33) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, an extension to the approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-17G01 and Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium 19CDM-17G01 be granted for a maximum of three (3) additional years, to expire on March 11, 2024. 3. That pursuant to Section 51(44) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.p. 13, as amended, the lapsing provision noted at the end of the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval for Draft Plan 19T- 17G01 and Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium 19CDM-17G01 be amended to read “Pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.p. 13, as amended, approval of this Plan of Subdivision shall lapse if final approval for registration has not been given by March 11, 2025, unless approval has been sooner
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Withdrawn
Waive Rules of Procedure to introduce a Motion regarding the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine and deal with it during this meeting.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
WHEREAS the country of Ukraine has experienced a premeditated and unprovoked invasion by Russia; AND WHEREAS silence is complicity; AND WHEREAS Canada imports hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of goods from Russia each year; 14 AND WHEREAS negative financial impacts upon a country can be used as a means to deter further conflict; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Town of Georgina unequivocally denounces Russia's unjustifiable war against Ukraine; AND THAT the Town of Georgina supports the sanctions which the Federal government of Canada has thus far imposed on Russia; AND THAT effective immediately and until a time when the sovereignty of Ukraine is once again unchallenged, the Town of Georgina will: 1) Not purchase any products (ie plywood, fertilizer, steel, furniture or machinery) which can be easily traced to have originated from Russia; and, 2) Insist that any future contracts for services for the Town of Georgina abide by these same limitations within our municipality; AND THAT upon confirmation that the Belarusian military is engaged within Ukraine that the Town of Georgina apply these limitations upon goods from that country as well; AND THAT this decision of Georgina Council be forwarded to all other municipalities within Ontario requesting they enact similar measures so that as a united front we can make a noticeable difference. YEA NAY Abstain Mayor Quirk X Regional Councillor Grossi X Councillor Waddington X Councillor Fellini X Councillor Neeson X Councillor
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried Unanimously
That Council convene into Closed Session at 10:17am pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal act as amended, to deal with the following matters: a. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR BOARD; Section 239(2)(c), MA; b. PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential Attachment to Report LS-2022-0003, 'Appointments to GEDAC for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Office; c. PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA, Personnel matter
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 18.1.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; 1. That Council receive the update from staff.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 18.1.b under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, being personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees - Confidential Attachment to Report No. LS-2022-0003, 'Appointments to Town of Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Office'; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly. 2. That Council receive Report No. LS-2022-0003, prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services Department, dated March 2, 2022, respecting the appointment to the Town of Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Office. 3. That Council execute the necessary by-laws to give effect to the appointment. 4. That the appointment of the applicant selected by Council come into effect upon the adoption of this report and the acceptance of appointment by the respective committee designate.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 18.1.c under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act being personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly. 17
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2022-0015 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on March 2, 2022.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Waddington