The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

January 17, 2024

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 (28 motions)

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

That the Council agenda, with the following addendum item, be adopted; Item 17.1.b, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(d), MA, Non-Union Compensation Matters
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Minutes of Council Meeting held on November 22, 2023 1. November 22, 2023 Council Minutes, Final.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be waived to permit Qamar Rizvi, owner of Lots 20 and 21, to address Council.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive Report No. LS-2024-0002 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Legislative Services dated January 17 th , 2024 respecting an Application for Sign By-law Relief for two oversized real estate signs in a Residential zone, namely at Lake Drive East, Plan 208, Lots 20 and 21. That Report LS-2024-0004 be
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Referred
That the Rules of Procedure be waived to permit Constable Hoyt Miller to address Council.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive Report No. LS-2024-0003 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Legislative Services dated January 17 th , 2024 respecting a proposed Off-Road Vehicle By-law. That Council enact the proposed Off-Road Vehicle By-law prepared by staff, which is before Council today.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council recess at 10:15am.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive Report No. LS-2024-0001 prepared by the Legislative Services Department, Procurement Services Division dated January 17, 2024regarding updates to the Procurement Policy 2018-0051 (PUR-1) and associated Procedures.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive both verbal updates 11.1.d and 11.1.3 regarding the Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC) Project construction update and grand opening.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from the office of Scot Davidson, MP, York-Simcoe, regarding the federal carbon tax which negatively affects the residents of the Town of Georgina and across York-Simcoe and the fact that no resident of Georgina or York-Simcoe qualifies for the 10% supplement for residents of small and rural communities as part of the federal liberal government's climate action incentive payment (CAIP).
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from LAS, Natural Gas Program regarding the 2021-22 Reserve Fund Rebate in the amount of $2,403.10 and HST reporting.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from OMAFRA encouraging municipalities to take advantage of the funding opportunity through the new intake for the Rural Economic Development (RED) Program opening in January of 2024, and refer the communication to the Strategic Initiatives Department for funding opportunities.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the General Information items of January 17, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the briefing note summarizing the Town of Georgina 2024 adopted budget in the amount of $118,755,710 including an operating budget of $95,240,410 and a capital budget of $23,515,300.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive the briefing note providing an update on York Region's Supporting Investment Readiness Partnership Fund Program to support investment attraction initiatives.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; Bylaw 2024-0004 (PUR-1) is to return to Council on January 24th for adoption; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0001 (PWO-3), to establish a water service rate structure under Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001 for water service for the users of the waterworks Systems 1. Bylaw 2024-0001 to Establish Water Service Rates .pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2024-0002 (PWO-3) establishing a sewer service rate structure under Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001 for sewer service for users of the sewerage systems 1. Bylaw 2024-0002 to Establish Sewer Service Rates.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2024-0003 (REG-1) permitting all-terrain and extreme terrain vehicles, multi-purpose and recreational off-highway utility vehicles on specified municipal roads 1. Off-Road Vehicle By-law.pdf 5. Bylaw Number 2024-0005 (AD-5) amending schedule 'A' to 3 bylaws; license fees for dogs and adoption fees for dogs and cats, fees and charges for Administrative Services, fees and charges for Waterworks Services 1. Bylaw 2024-0005 to Amend Schedule 'A' Users Fees of 3 Bylaws, January 17, 2024.pdf 6. Bylaw Number 2024-0006 (AD-5) amending Bylaw 2010-0074 (AD-5) establishing fees and charges for Administrative Services and Bylaw 2013-0087 (PWO-5) establishing fees and charges for Waterworks Services 1. Bylaw 2024-0006 (AD-5) to amend Bylaw 2010-0074 and 2013-0087, fees and charges.pdf 7. Bylaw Number 500-2024-0001 (PL-5) to amend Bylaw Number 500, a bylaw to regulate the use of lands and the characte
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:50am to deal with the following matters; a. Advice that is subject to Solicitor-Client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, Section 239(2)(f), MA; Indemnification - Litigation Matter b. Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations, Section 239(2)(d), MA; Non-Union Compensation Matters
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a, under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose regarding Indemnification - Litigation Matter; That Council receive update and direct Town Solicitor to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Genge In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.b, under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act being labour relations or employee negotiations in relation to non-union compensation matters; That Council receive the update from staff and staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0007 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on January 17, 2024 1. Bylaw 2024-0007 (COU-2) Confirm proceedings of Council on January 17, 2024.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 1:52pm
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Minutes of Council Meeting held on November 22, 2023
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. LS-2024-0002 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Legislative Services dated January 17th, 2024 respecting an Application for Sign By-law Relief for two oversized real estate signs in a Residential zone, namely at Lake Drive East, Plan 208, Lots 20 and 21. 2. That Report LS-2024-0004 be
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Referred
6 1. That Council receive Report No. LS-2024-0001 prepared by the Legislative Services Department, Procurement Services Division dated January 17, 2024regarding updates to the Procurement Policy 2018-0051 (PUR-1) and associated Procedures.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; Bylaw 2024-0004 (PUR-1) is to return to Council on January 24th for adoption; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0001 (PWO-3), to establish a water service rate structure under Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001 for water service for the users of the waterworks Systems 2. Bylaw Number 2024-0002 (PWO-3) establishing a sewer service rate structure under Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001 for sewer service for users of the sewerage systems 3. Bylaw Number 2024-0003 (REG-1) permitting all-terrain and extreme terrain vehicles, multi-purpose and recreational off-highway utility vehicles on specified municipal roads 10 5. Bylaw Number 2024-0005 (AD-5) amending schedule 'A' to 3 bylaws; license fees for dogs and adoption fees for dogs and cats, fees and charges for Administrative Services, fees and charges for Waterworks Services 6. Bylaw Number 2024-0006 (AD-5) amending Bylaw 2010-0074 (AD-5) establishing fees and charges for Administrative Services and Bylaw 2013-0087 (PWO-5) establishing fees and charges for Waterworks Services 7. Bylaw Number 500-2024-0001 (PL-5) to amend Bylaw Number 500, a bylaw to regulate the use of lands and the character, location and use of buildings and structures within the Town; Platinum Homes, 1933 Metro Road North, File 03.1175
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a, under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose regarding Indemnification - Litigation Matter; 1. That Council receive update and direct Town Solicitor to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.b, under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act being labour relations or employee negotiations in relation to non- union compensation matters; 1. That Council receive the update from staff and staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0007 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on January 17, 2024
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried

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