The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

April 6, 2022

Who was there

Present (3): Dan Fellini, 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 (34 motions)

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

That the April 6, 2022 Council Agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 12.1.c, Report LS-2022-0005 entitled 'Continuation of Electronic Participation and Resumption of In-person Meetings', same as Item 12.1.b Item No. 13.2.b(b), Briefing Note, Revisions to the Use of Corporate Resources Item No. 17.3, Bylaw No. 2022-0028 (EL-1) to amend Bylaw 2020-0030 (EL-1) to authorize the use of Optical Scanning Vote Tabulators and Internet voting for Municipal Elections' Item No. 18.1.a, Closed Section, Section 239(2)(f), Solicitor legal advice, proposed aerodrome Item No. 18.1.b, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(f), Illegal site alterations Item No. 18.1.c, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(b), Personnel Matter Item No. 18.1.d, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(f), Solicitor legal advice, Lake Drive matter, Judicial Review
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That Council receive the briefing note entitled 'Towns of Georgina and East Gwillimbury Joint Fire Sevices Assessment, Investigating Opportunities for Modernization and Efficiencies', a project which received grant funding in January 2022 in the amount of $356,160 and described as a joint Georgina/East Gwillimbury project to explore alternatives for modernized Fire and Emergency Service delivery.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the delegation provided by Jennifer Adams regarding upcoming special events and fundraising initiatives in support of the Margaret Bahen Hospice for York Region and the Doane House Community Hospice, and request staff within the Communications Division to share events coming forward from the Hospice for fundraising efforts via corporate social media avenues.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That Council receive the presentation by Niv Bala, Executive Director of Routes and Linking Georgina, and Sandra Hanmer, Coordinator of Georgina Community Action Table, providing an overview of the Georgina Community Action Table (CAT) and highlighting some of the work undertaken by the Committee.
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2022-0019 prepared by the Development Engineering Division, Development Services Department dated April 6, 2022, respecting the proposed Subdivision Agreement between Ainslie Hill I Inc. and Ainslie Hill II Inc., as the Owner and the Corporation of the Town of Georgina, relating to Plan of Subdivision 19T- 15G03 and commonly
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Referred
That Council receive Report No. LS-2022-0005 prepared by the Clerks Division, Legislative Services Department, dated April 6, 2022 respecting the continuation of electronic participation and resumption of in-person meetings. That staff report back to Council by May 18th with more details on the preferred flexible hybrid method of resuming in-person Council meetings combining both virtual meetings and in-person meetings, to include variations between flexible and structured hybrid methods, costs for hybrid style meetings whether flexible or structured, costs in terms of technology, additional staffing details, staffing costs, resources for additional staffing, limiting attendance numbers of Council, staff and the public, improvements to Council Chambers to maintain distances, improvements to air quality or air circulation, option for Councillors to attend in person or virtually as well as staff and residents, maintaining efficiency of staff, ability to work from home when unwell, option to hold daytime meetings as flexible hybrid and maintaining evening planning meetings virtual.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
That Council receive the introduction letter from Michael Harradence, incoming Senior Vice President & President, Gas Distribution and Storage for Enbridge Gas.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from Cynthia Cordova advising of the School Board's decision to reduce the number of school board trustees to one representative for both Georgina and East Gwillimbury, to forward a letter to the Minister of Education advising of Council's opposition and concerns with the School Board decision and that staff investigate any dispute resolution mechanism that may be available and report back.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried Unanimously
That Council receive correspondence from the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry seeking input concerning the use of floating accommodations on waterways over Ontario's public lands, and the request be
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Referred
That Council receive correspondence from the Toronto and York Region Labour Council, proclaim April 28th as a 'Day of Mourning' for workers killed or injured on the job and that the Town flags be lowered to half-mast on this date.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That Council appoint Councillor Frank Sebo as the Council Member to sit on the Routes Board of Directors.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
Council receive and acknowledge the Town of Innisfil's support for federal funding for a Lake Simcoe Restoration Fund that represents a significant percentage of the overall Freshwater Action Plan Fund, with funding in excess of previous commitments, beginning in the 2022 budget.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi Town
Carried
That Council receive the briefing note entitled 'Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy' and approve the proposed revised 'Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy' in order for the policy to be in compliance under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted: 1. Bylaw Number 2022-0025 (PL-3) to authorize execution of Subdivision Agreement, Ainslie Hill I Inc. and Ainslie Hill II Inc. 1. Bylaw 2022-0025, Authorize Execution of Subdivision Agreement, Ainslie Hill I Inc, Ainslie Hill II Inc., April 6, 2022.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2022-0026 (TR-1) to amend Schedule II (No Parking), Schedule XXV (Stop Signs) and Schedule XXVIII (Speed Limits) of Bylaw 2002-0046 (TR-1) to regulate traffic and control parking of vehicles 1. Bylaw 2022-0026, Amend Traffic and Control of Parking Bylaw 2002-0046, Schedules II, XXV and XXVIII, April 6, 2022.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2022-0028 EL-1) to amend Bylaw Number 2020-0030 (EL-1), being a bylaw to authorize the use of Optical Scanning Vote Tabulators and Internet voting for Municipal Elections for the Town of Georgina 1. Bylaw 2022-0028 Amend Bylaw 2020-0030, Authorize use of Tabulators and Internet Voting for Municipal Election.pdf
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:42pm pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, to deal with the following matters: ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE, Section 239(2)(f), MA, Solicitor legal advice, proposed Aerodrome ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE, Section 239(2)(f), MA, Illegal site alterations PERSONNEL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE, Section 239(2)(f), MA, Lake Drive Jurisdiction, Judicial Review
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That the Council Meeting reconvene into Open Session at 3:10pm and report on the matters dealt with in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 18.1(a) under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act being advice subject to Solicitor-Client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose regarding a proposed aerodrome; That Council receive the Solicitor's advice and staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding In
Carried
regard to Closed Session item 18.1(b) 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 illegal site alterations; That Council receive the Solicitor's advice and the Solicitor be directed to proceed accordingly and further, that staff be directed to take all appropriate action, including legal action, against anyone who violates the Town of Georgina site alteration and fill moratorium bylaw.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Harding In
Carried
regards to Closed Session Item 18.1(c) under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being personnel matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 18.1(d) 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 Lake Drive Jurisdiction - Judicial Review; That Council receive the Solicitor's advice and that the Solicitor be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Neeson In
Carried
That the Council Meeting continue past the four hour maximum timeframe.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2022-0027 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on April 6, 2022. 1. Bylaw 2022-0027, Confirm Proceedings, April 6, 2022.pdf
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 3:15pm
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
3 That the April 6, 2022 Council Agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted;  Item No. 12.1.c, Report LS-2022-0005 entitled 'Continuation of Electronic Participation and Resumption of In-person Meetings', same as Item 12.1.b  Item No. 13.2.b(b), Briefing Note, Revisions to the Use of Corporate Resources  Item No. 17.3, Bylaw No. 2022-0028 (EL-1) to amend Bylaw 2020-0030 (EL- 1) to authorize the use of Optical Scanning Vote Tabulators and Internet voting for Municipal Elections'  Item No. 18.1.a, Closed Section, Section 239(2)(f), Solicitor legal advice, proposed aerodrome  Item No. 18.1.b, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(f), Illegal site alterations  Item No. 18.1.c, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(b), Personnel Matter  Item No. 18.1.d, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(f), Solicitor legal advice, Lake Drive matter, Judicial Review
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
10 1. That Council receive Report No. LS-2022-0005 prepared by the Clerks Division, Legislative Services Department, dated April 6, 2022 respecting the continuation of electronic participation and resumption of in-person meetings. 2. That staff report back to Council by May 18th with more details on the preferred flexible hybrid method of resuming in-person Council meetings combining both virtual meetings and in-person meetings, to include variations between flexible and structured hybrid methods, costs for hybrid style meetings whether flexible or structured, costs in terms of technology, additional staffing details, staffing costs, resources for additional staffing, limiting attendance numbers of Council, staff and the public, improvements to Council Chambers to maintain distances, improvements to air quality or air circulation, option for Councillors to attend in person or virtually as well as staff and residents, maintaining efficiency of staff, ability to work from home when unwell, option to hold daytime meetings as flexible hybrid and maintaining evening planning meetings virtual.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from the Toronto and York Region Labour Council, proclaim April 28th as a 'Day of Mourning' for workers killed or injured on the job and that the Town flags be lowered to half-mast on this date. 12
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
Town Council receive and acknowledge the Town of Innisfil's support for federal funding for a Lake Simcoe Restoration Fund that represents a significant percentage of the overall Freshwater Action Plan Fund, with funding in excess of previous commitments, beginning in the 2022 budget.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted: 1. Bylaw Number 2022-0025 (PL-3) to authorize execution of Subdivision Agreement, Ainslie Hill I Inc. and Ainslie Hill II Inc. 2. Bylaw Number 2022-0026 (TR-1) to amend Schedule II (No Parking), Schedule XXV (Stop Signs) and Schedule XXVIII (Speed Limits) of Bylaw 2002-0046 (TR-1) to regulate traffic and control parking of vehicles 14 3. Bylaw Number 2022-0028 EL-1) to amend Bylaw Number 2020-0030 (EL- 1), being a bylaw to authorize the use of Optical Scanning Vote Tabulators and Internet voting for Municipal Elections for the Town of Georgina
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:42pm pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 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, Solicitor legal advice, proposed Aerodrome b. ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE, Section 239(2)(f), MA, Illegal site alterations c. PERSONNEL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA d. ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE, Section 239(2)(f), MA, Lake Drive Jurisdiction, Judicial Review
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
15 In regard to Closed Session Item 18.1(a) under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act being advice subject to Solicitor-Client privilege including communications necessary for that purpose regarding a proposed aerodrome; 1. That Council receive the Solicitor's advice and staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
In regard to Closed Session item 18.1(b) 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 illegal site alterations; 1. That Council receive the Solicitor's advice and the Solicitor be directed to proceed accordingly and further, that staff be directed to take all appropriate action, including legal action, against anyone who violates the Town of Georgina site alteration and fill moratorium bylaw.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
In regards to Closed Session Item 18.1(c) under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being personnel matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
16 In regard to Closed Session Item 18.1(d) 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 Lake Drive Jurisdiction - Judicial Review; 1. That Council receive the Solicitor's advice and that the Solicitor be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2022-0027 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on April 6, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried

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