Council Meeting

That the January 15, 2025 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 8.1, Delegation by Iryna Eydt objecting to the operation of snowmobiles and off-road vehicles on municipal boulevards and roadways Item No. 11.1.c, Report No. OID-2025-0002, Emerald Ash Borer Tree Removal Program Conclusion and Summary Item No. 16.5, Bylaw No. 2025-0006 (AD-1) appointing John Langevin as Deputy Fire Chief and Alternate Community Emergency Management Coordinator for the Town of Georgina

That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of November 20, 2024 1. November 20, 2024 Council Minutes, Final.pdf

That the delegation by Derek Shank, co-founder of Georgina Riptide Volleyball Association and Georgina Riptide Beach Volleyball Club, requesting not-for-profit youth and adult fees for gyms within the Town and support for Georgina youth groups through providing more attainable and reasonable space outside of the school boards, potentially with allocation of dedicated time and space to user groups, be received and

That the following report recommendations be adopted; a. 2025 Updated Recommendations for Priority Capital Improvements in Cemeteries 1. 2025 Updated Recommendations for Priority Capital Improvements in Cemeteries.pdf Report No. CSD-2025-0001 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0004 That Council receive Report No. CSD-2025-0001 dated January 15, 2025 prepared by the Community Services Department for 2025 Updated Recommendations for Priority Capital Improvements in Cemeteries; That Council approve redirecting previously approved funds in the amount of $42,000 for foundation walls at Keswick Cemetery, towards the purchase of two (2) new columbarium units at the Keswick Cemetery. b. Community Services - Fees & Charges 2024-2027 – Youth Gymnasium Rental Fee 1. Community Services - Fees and Charges 2024-2027 – Youth Gymnasium Rental Fee .pdf 2. Copy of Attachment 1 - Community Services - Fees and Charges 2024 - 2027 Revised Nov 2024.pdf Report No. CSD-2025-0002 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0005 That Council receive Report No. CSD-2025-0002, prepared by the Community Services Department dated January 15, 2025 respecting the Community Services - Fees & Charges proposed Youth Gymnasium Rental Fee. That Council approve the Community Services – Fees & Charges 2024-2027 proposed Youth Gymnasium Rental Fee and that advisement of revisions be published in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act. That Council adopt a by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary documents.

That Council receives Report No. OID-2025-0002 prepared by the Operations Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department dated January 15, 2025, regarding the Emerald Ash Borer Tree Removal Program Conclusion and Summary.

That Council receive the delegation by Iryna Eydt requesting Town Council consider instituting regulations for the operation of snowmobiles and off-road vehicles on municipal boulevards and roadways and refer her request to staff for further investigation and a response back to Council and to the resident.

That Council receive and endorse the position of the Township of King requesting the Government of Ontario to take action to implement the rural road safety program that Good Roads is committed to lead, allowing Ontario's rural municipalities to make the critical investments needed to reduce the high number of people being killed and seriously injured on Ontario's rural roads.

That Council receive correspondence from the Township of King advising of its position to support the strengthening of bail reform and enhancing community safety, and refer the matter to staff for verification and further information in order to provide more details to Council.

That Council receive and support the position of the Region of York as follows; WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; AND WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; AND WHEREAS redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; AND WHEREAS a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Town Council formally requests the Provincial Government to

That the January 15, 2025 General Information Items (i) to (viii) be received and that Item (v), being correspondence from the Township of Oro-Medonte concerning its position to increase the Tile Drain Loan Limit, be forwarded to the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee for consideration.

That Council receive the staff briefing note summarizing the 2025 adopted budget for the Town of Georgina in the total amount of $143,171,685 including an operating budget of $106,416,085 and a capital budget of $36,755,600.

That Council receive the staff briefing note regarding the Town of Georgina's 2025 updates to the Economic, Culture and Community Betterment Grant Program, a program providing essential funding for events, programs and initiatives that enhance Georgina's identity, contribute to community betterment and create economic impact.

That Bylaws 1,2,3 and 5 be adopted as follows; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0001 (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 in the Town of Georgina 1. Bylaw 2025-0001 to Establish Water Service Rates.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0002 (PWO-3) to establish a sewer service rate structure under Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001 for sewer service for the users of the sewerage systems in the Town of Georgina 1. Bylaw 2025-0002 to Establish Sewer Service Rates.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2025-0003 (AD-5) amending 2010-0074 (AD-5) establishing fees & charges for Administrative Services, 2009-0011 (LI-3) providing for licensing and regulation of dogs, and 2013-0087 (PWO-5) establishing fees and charges for waterworks services 1. Bylaw 2025-0003 To Amend Schedule 'A' Users Fees of 3 Bylaws.pdf 5. Bylaw Number 2025-0006 (AD-1) to appoint John Langevin as Deputy Fire Chief and Alternate Community Emergency Management Coordinator for the Town of Georgina 1. Appointment of Deputy Fire Chief John Langevin.pdf

That the following bylaw be adopted; 4. Bylaw Number 2025-0004 (PWO-3) setting Stormwater Utility Rates for the year 2025 1. Bylaw 2025-0004 to set Stormwater Utility Rates for 2025, January 15, 2025.pdf

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0005 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on January 15, 2025 1. 2025-0005 (COU-2) Confirming proceedings of Council on January 15, 2025.pdf

That the meeting adjourn at 10:15am

That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of November 20, 2024 4

That the following report recommendations be adopted; a. 2025 Updated Recommendations for Priority Capital Improvements in Cemeteries Report No. CSD-2025-0001 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0004 5 1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2025-0001 dated January 15, 2025 prepared by the Community Services Department for 2025 Updated Recommendations for Priority Capital Improvements in Cemeteries; 2. That Council approve redirecting previously approved funds in the amount of $42,000 for foundation walls at Keswick Cemetery, towards the purchase of two (2) new columbarium units at the Keswick Cemetery. b. Community Services - Fees & Charges 2024-2027 – Youth Gymnasium Rental Fee Report No. CSD-2025-0002 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0005 1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2025-0002, prepared by the Community Services Department dated January 15, 2025 respecting the Community Services - Fees & Charges proposed Youth Gymnasium Rental Fee. 2. That Council approve the Community Services – Fees & Charges 2024-2027 proposed Youth Gymnasium Rental Fee and that advisement of revisions be published in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act. 3. That Council adopt a by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary documents.

That Council receive and support the position of the Region of York as follows; WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; 8 AND WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; AND WHEREAS redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; AND WHEREAS a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Town Council formally requests the Provincial Government t

That Council receive the staff briefing note regarding the Town of Georgina's 2025 updates to the Economic, Culture and Community Betterment Grant Program, a program providing essential funding for events, programs and 10 initiatives that enhance Georgina's identity, contribute to community betterment and create economic impact.

That Bylaws 1,2,3 and 5 be adopted as follows; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0001 (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 in the Town of Georgina 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0002 (PWO-3) to establish a sewer service rate structure under Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001 for sewer service for the users of the sewerage systems in the Town of Georgina 3. Bylaw Number 2025-0003 (AD-5) amending 2010-0074 (AD-5) establishing fees & charges for Administrative Services, 2009-0011 (LI-3) 11 providing for licensing and regulation of dogs, and 2013-0087 (PWO-5) establishing fees and charges for waterworks services 5. Bylaw Number 2025-0006 (AD-1) to appoint John Langevin as Deputy Fire Chief and Alternate Community Emergency Management Coordinator for the Town of Georgina

That the following bylaw be adopted; 4. Bylaw Number 2025-0004 (PWO-3) setting Stormwater Utility Rates for the year 2025

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0005 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on January 15, 2025