The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

June 18, 2025

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 (23 motions)

22 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the June 18, 2025 Council agenda be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the delegation provided by Maddy From of Food Cycle Science presenting an in-home food waste diversion program that can be offered by municipalities to residents at a subsidized rate to complement existing green bin programs be received and
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Referred
That Council receive the presentation provided by York Region representatives regarding the Georgina Water Treatment Plant Mussel Control System, Outfall and Site Works Project required to maintain a reliable supply of drinking water to Georgina residents and businesses, request a meeting be scheduled between Regional and Town staff prior to the November 2025 open house to review the plan including communications, expectations, mobilization and key milestones, and refer the presentation to the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee (GEAC) for information and potential presentation to that Committee prior to the open house.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive the delegation provided by Victoria Mortelliti of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) requesting more consultation occur prior to the adoption of the 2025 Development Charges Background Study and accompanying bylaw.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following report recommendations be adopted; b. Consolidated Financial Statements 2024 - Town of Georgina 1. DCAO-2025-0007 Annual Financial Report 2024.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - 2024 Annual Financial Report.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - Audit Findings Report for the Year ended December 31, 2024.pdf Report No. DCAO-2025-0007 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0157 That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025-0007 prepared by the Financial Controllership and Reporting Division of the Office of the Deputy CAO dated June 18, 2025 respecting the 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation of the Town of Georgina. That Council adopt the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation of the Town of Georgina for the 2024 fiscal year (Attachment # 1 – 2024 Annual Financial Report). c. Financial Statements 2024 – Town of Georgina Public Library Board 1. DCAO-2025-0008 Financial Statements Public Library Board 2024 .pdf 2. Attachment 1 - Financial Statements Public Library Board Year ended December 31 2024 V1.pdf Report No. DCAO-2025-0008 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0158 That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025-0008 prepared by the Financial Controllership and Reporting Division of the Office of the Deputy CAO dated June 18, 2025 respecting the Audited 2024 Financial Statements of the Town of Georgina Public Library Board. d. Financial Statements 2024 - Town of Georgina Trust Funds 1. DCAO-2025-0009 Financial Statements Trust Funds 2024 .pdf 2. Town of Georgina Trust Funds
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive Staff Report SI-2025-0009, prepared by the Service Excellence Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated June 18, 2025, titled “2025 Citizen Satisfaction Survey”. That Council receive the 2025 Citizen Satisfaction Study Report dated April 2025 (Attachment 1) as prepared by Advanis, an independent market and social research firm.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the Council Meeting recess at 10:38am.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the presentation provided by Andrew Mirabella of Hemson Consulting, retained to undertake the Town's development charges background study and bylaw process, be received.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive Report No. LS-2025-0005 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Legislative Services dated June 18 th , 2025, respecting an update on the Off-Road Vehicle Pilot Project. That Council make the Off-Road Vehicle Pilot Project a permanent program from December 15 th in each year to April 15 th of the following year. That staff submit a briefing note and draft bylaw for Council's consideration proposing a one-year pilot project to permit the year-round operation of Off-Road Vehicles, excluding dirt bikes, on municipal roadways within the Ward 5 Catchment Area east of Park Road (inside the boundaries of Park Road, Old Homestead Road, Weir's Sideroad, Ravenshoe Road, Lake Ridge Road and Highway 48), excluding all regional roads and provincial highways within said area, specifying the commencement date for said pilot project and associated communication for the public.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the General Information items for June 18, 2025, be received.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note concerning the blue box transition and that staff verify potential impacts of changes to the legislation for clarification purposes prior to contacting the Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) regarding their options and potential impacts to their businesses.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0041 (TR-1) amending Bylaw 2023-0087 (TR-1) regulating traffic and parking of vehicles, Schedule XXIV, add all-way stop, Lake Drive North at Sheppard Avenue as part of Lake Drive Improvements, Phase 1 1. 2025-0041, amending 2023-0087, all-way stop, Lake Dr. N. June 18, 2025.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 500-2025-0004 (PL-5) to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500, Stylux Homes, 772 The Queensway South, Keswick, File #03.1178 1. 500-2025-0004, ZBA, 772 The Queensway S, June 18, 2025.pdf
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 12:05pm to deal with the following matter: EDUCATION OR TRAINING OF COUNCIL MEMBERS; Section 239(3.1), MA, Asset Management Plan levels of service
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the Council meeting reconvene into Open Session at 1:00pm and report on matters dealt with in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a on the agenda under Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act being education or training of Council Members regarding Asset Management Plan levels of service; That Council receive the training provided.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0042 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on June 18, 2025 1. 2025-0042 (COU-2) Confirming proceedings of Council on June 18, 2025.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 1:00pm
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
3 That the June 18, 2025 Council agenda be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
5 That the following report recommendations be adopted; b. Consolidated Financial Statements 2024 - Town of Georgina Report No. DCAO-2025-0007 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0157 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025-0007 prepared by the Financial Controllership and Reporting Division of the Office of the Deputy CAO dated June 18, 2025 respecting the 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation of the Town of Georgina. 2. That Council adopt the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation of the Town of Georgina for the 2024 fiscal year (Attachment # 1 – 2024 Annual Financial Report). c. Financial Statements 2024 – Town of Georgina Public Library Board Report No. DCAO-2025-0008 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0158 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025-0008 prepared by the Financial Controllership and Reporting Division of the Office of the Deputy CAO dated June 18, 2025 respecting the Audited 2024 Financial Statements of the Town of Georgina Public Library Board. d. Financial Statements 2024 - Town of Georgina Trust Funds Report No. DCAO-2025-0009 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0159 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025-0009 prepared by the Financial Controllership and Reporting Division of the Office of the Deputy CAO dated June 18, 2025 respecting Financial Statements 2024 – Town of Georgina Trust Funds. 6 2. That Council adopt the Financial Statements of the Town of Georgina Trust Funds for the 2024 fiscal year. e. Financial Statements 2024 -
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0041 (TR-1) amending Bylaw 2023-0087 (TR-1) regulating traffic and parking of vehicles, Schedule XXIV, add all-way stop, Lake Drive North at Sheppard Avenue as part of Lake Drive Improvements, Phase 1 2. Bylaw Number 500-2025-0004 (PL-5) to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500, Stylux Homes, 772 The Queensway South, Keswick, File #03.1178
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 12:05pm to deal with the following matter: a. EDUCATION OR TRAINING OF COUNCIL MEMBERS; Section 239(3.1), MA, Asset Management Plan levels of service
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a on the agenda under Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act being education or training of Council Members regarding Asset Management Plan levels of service; 1. That Council receive the training provided.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0042 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on June 18, 2025
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried

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