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 (40 motions)
36 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the March 1, 2023 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 11.1.b(a), additional comments from Councillor Genge 'Why Council Should Reconsider the Decision to Build a New Civic Centre' Item No. 11.1.b(b), additional comments; staff review of Councillor Genge's comments Item No. 11.1.b(c), additional comments from Peter Waring opposing a replacement Civic Centre Item No. 11.1.b(d), additional comments from Ronin Woods opposing a replacement Civic Centre and increased property taxes Item No. 11.1.b(e), additional comments from Johanne and Michael Lee regarding the proposed replacement Civic Centre Item No. 11.1.b(f), additional comments from Kathryn Steel requesting responsible management of tax dollars Item No. 11.1.b(g), additional comments from Andrew Edge, concerns with replacing rather than renovating the Civic Centre Item No. 11.1.b(h), additional comments from Hugh Sibbald and Sheila Maxwell suggesting more consideration of the Replacement Civic Centre proposal Item No. 11.1.d, Report No. CSD-2023-0001 entitled 'Award of CSD2022-092, Grass Cutting Services', originally listed as Item No. 11.1.c on the agenda Item No. 12.2.b(a), Briefing Note regarding Hump Removal Program Item No. 13.1.a, additional comments from Rachel Bausch regarding the Motion concerning the Aerodrome approved by the Federal Government for Old Homestead Road, Pefferlaw Item No. 16.1, Bylaw No. 2023-0019 to regulate the maintenance and installation of entrances from
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Withdrawn
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Minutes of Council Meeting held on January 18, 2023 1. January 18, 2023 Council Minutes.pdf 2. Minutes of Council Meeting held on February 1, 2023 1. February 1, 2023 Council Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the delegation by Ashley Mutch suggesting the establishment of a Keswick Community Fridge, endorse the concept, refer it to the Chief Administrative Officer's office to coordinate the process moving forward at a decided location including any additional resources required.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried Unanimously
That Council receive the presentation provided by York Regional Police representatives concerning its Community Portal Usage System.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive comments made by Karen Wolfe concerning the Replacement Civic Centre and the Aerodrome, and from Bil Trainor and Hugh Sibbald concerning the Replacement Civic Centre.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the Council meeting recess at 10:47am.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive Report No: SI-2023-0005 prepared by the Capital Projects Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated March 1, 2023 respecting the Replacement Civic Centre that includes as an attachment, Report No: SI-2023-0002 dated January 24, 2023. Voters YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Results 0 0 0 0
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried Unanimously
2. That Council approve an updated total project budget of $50,000,000.00 for the complete design and construction of a new Replacement Civic Centre and all related works including the demolition of the existing Civic Centre. Voters YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Mayor Quirk X Regional Councillor Davison X Councillor Fellini X Councillor Neeson X Councillor Genge X Councillor Biggerstaff X Councillor Dale X Results 6 1 0 0
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
3. That Council approve the issuance of a Request for Tender (RFT) for the construction of the Replacement Civic Centre and all related works including the demolition of the existing Civic Centre and return to Council at the appropriate time to award the contract. Voters YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Mayor Quirk X Regional Councillor Davison X Councillor Fellini X Councillor Neeson X Councillor Genge X Councillor Biggerstaff X Councillor Dale X Results 6 1 0 0
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
4. That Council approve and authorize the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to approve revisions to the design of the building within the approved budget. Voters YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Mayor Quirk X Regional Councillor Davison X Councillor Fellini X Councillor Neeson X Councillor Genge X Councillor Biggerstaff X Councillor Dale X Results 6 1 0 0
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
5. That Council approve that the new Replacement Civic Centre be designed with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability and not necessarily to achieve LEED Gold. Voters YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Results 0 0 0 0
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried Unanimously
That Council receive the receive update provided by Melanie Morris of Colliers Project Leaders regarding the construction progress of the Multi Use Recreation Complex (MURC) project.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Mayor Quirk
Carried
That the Council Meeting recess at 12:18pm.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CSD-2023-0001 prepared by the Parks Division, Community Services Department dated March 1, 2023 regarding the award of CSD2022-092 Grass Cutting Services Contract in Zones 1 and 2; That Council approve the award of the contract for Grass Cutting Services, Zone One (1) to Industrial Property Services in the amount of $76,061.60, excluding applicable taxes, for an initial one (1) year contract, and two (2) optional years at $76,061.60 and $76,061.60 subject to satisfactory performance; That Council approve the award of the contract for Grass Cutting Services, Zone Two (2) to Ibrahim Nassri Trading Inc. in the amount of $36,585.00, excluding applicable taxes, for an initial one (1) year contract, and two (2) optional years at $40,945.00 and $43,450.00 subject to satisfactory performance; That Council authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to issue purchase orders for each year up to a total of $76,061.60 excluding taxes, to Industrial Property Services, and to execute all other necessary documents; That Council authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to issue purchase orders for each year up to a total of $43,450.00 excluding taxes, to Ibrahim Nassri Trading Inc, and to execute all other necessary documents.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the Town of Deep River motion concerning the school board trustee election process, and that school boards be required to cover the costs associated with the municipality running the trustee elections on their behalf, funded by the Province.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Withdrawn
That Council receive correspondence from the Town of Deep River in support of the position of the Town of Petrolia requesting that school boards become responsible for conducting their own Trustee elections or at minimum municipalities be compensated by the School Boards for overseeing such Trustee elections, and that the correspondence be
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Referred
That Council receive correspondence from the Municipality of Shuniah concerning its opposition to Bill 3, and refer it to the CAO's office for further discussion and report back.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the balance of General Information items of March 1, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the briefing note from staff concerning the Hump Removal Program clarifying details of responsibility for the maintenance of driveway surfaces, specifically entrance culverts that provide access for the public to the Town right-of-way from private properties and ensuring storm water drainage remains unimpeded.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
WHEREAS a Final Summary Report regarding a proposed Aerodrome to be known as the Baldwin East Aerodrome, which is intended to be located at 7818 Old Homestead Road and 7486 Old Homestead Road in the Town of Georgina (the "Aerodrome") was submitted to the Minister of Transport on March 29, 2022, and was updated on May 30, 2022 in response to comments received by the Proponent from Transport Canada; AND WHEREAS the 30 day period provided for in the Canadian Aviation Regulations for the review of the Final Summary Report has expired, so that the Proponent is able to proceed with its plans to develop the Aerodrome; AND WHEREAS the above-mentioned properties are environmentally sensitive and their development as an aerodrome in accordance with the Final Summary Report would not be permitted by Town of Georgina bylaws or Provincial legislation; AND WHEREAS on December 15, 2021, Town of Georgina Council expressed its opposition to the Aerodrome based on a number of land use planning and environmental concerns; AND WHEREAS Section 4.32 of the Aeronautics Act enables the Minister of Transport to make an order prohibiting the development or expansion of a given aerodrome or any change to the operation of a given aerodrome, if, in the Minister's opinion, the proposed development, expansion or change is likely to adversely affect aviation safety or is not in the public interest; AND WHEREAS many Town of Georgina residents, businesses and organizations have made their opposition to the Ae
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried Unanimously
That Council receive comments from Rachel Bausch in opposition to the development of an airport in Pefferlaw.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw 2023-0019 (PWO-2) to regulate the maintenance and installation of entrances from highways under the jurisdiction of the Town of Georgina 1. Bylaw 2023-0019 Regulate Maintenance and Installation of Entrances from Municipal Highways, Mar. 1, 2023.pdf
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 1:37pm to deal with the following matter: A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Irving Drive
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council reconvene into open session at 2:30pm and report on matters dealt with in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.b 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 regarding Irving Drive; That Council direct staff to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0018 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on March 1, 2023 1. 2023-0018 Confirming Proceedings, March 1, 2023.pdf
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the Council meeting adjourn at 2:32pm.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the March 1, 2023 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 11.1.b(a), additional comments from Councillor Genge 'Why Council Should Reconsider the Decision to Build a New Civic Centre' Item No. 11.1.b(b), additional comments; staff review of Councillor Genge's comments Item No. 11.1.b(c), additional comments from Peter Waring opposing a replacement Civic Centre Item No. 11.1.b(d), additional comments from Ronin Woods opposing a replacement Civic Centre and increased property taxes Item No. 11.1.b(e), additional comments from Johanne and Michael Lee regarding the proposed replacement Civic Centre Item No. 11.1.b(f), additional comments from Kathryn Steel requesting responsible management of tax dollars Item No. 11.1.b(g), additional comments from Andrew Edge, concerns with replacing rather than renovating the Civic Centre Item No. 11.1.b(h), additional comments from Hugh Sibbald and Sheila Maxwell suggesting more consideration of the Replacement Civic Centre proposal 4 Item No. 11.1.d, Report No. CSD-2023-0001 entitled 'Award of CSD2022- 092, Grass Cutting Services', originally listed as Item No. 11.1.c on the agenda Item No. 12.2.b(a), Briefing Note regarding Hump Removal Program Item No. 13.1.a, additional comments from Rachel Bausch regarding the Motion concerning the Aerodrome approved by the Federal Government for Old Homestead Road, Pefferlaw Item No. 16.1, Bylaw No. 2023-0019 to regulate the maintenance and ins
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Withdrawn
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Minutes of Council Meeting held on January 18, 2023 2. Minutes of Council Meeting held on February 1, 2023
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No: SI-2023-0005 prepared by the Capital Projects Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated March 1, 2023 respecting the Replacement Civic Centre that includes as an attachment, Report No: SI-2023- 0002 dated January 24, 2023.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried Unanimously
2. That Council approve an updated total project budget of $50,000,000.00 for the complete design and construction of a new Replacement Civic Centre and all related works including the demolition of the existing Civic Centre. YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Mayor Quirk X Regional X Councillor Davison 10 Councillor X Biggerstaff Councillor Fellini X Councillor X Neeson Councillor Genge X Councillor Dale X Results 6 1 0 0
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
3. That Council approve the issuance of a Request for Tender (RFT) for the construction of the Replacement Civic Centre and all related works including the demolition of the existing Civic Centre and return to Council at the appropriate time to award the contract. YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Mayor Quirk X Regional X Councillor Davison Councillor X Biggerstaff Councillor Fellini X Councillor X Neeson Councillor Genge X Councillor Dale X Results 6 1 0 0 11
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
4. That Council approve and authorize the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to approve revisions to the design of the building within the approved budget. YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Mayor Quirk X Regional X Councillor Davison Councillor X Biggerstaff Councillor Fellini X Councillor X Neeson Councillor Genge X Councillor Dale X Results 6 1 0 0
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
5. That Council approve that the new Replacement Civic Centre be designed with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability and not necessarily to achieve LEED Gold.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried Unanimously
1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2023-0001 prepared by the Parks Division, Community Services Department dated March 1, 2023 regarding the award of CSD2022-092 Grass Cutting Services Contract in Zones 1 and 2; 2. That Council approve the award of the contract for Grass Cutting Services, Zone One (1) to Industrial Property Services in the amount of $76,061.60, excluding applicable taxes, for an initial one (1) year contract, and two (2) optional years at $76,061.60 and $76,061.60 subject to satisfactory performance; 3. That Council approve the award of the contract for Grass Cutting Services, Zone Two (2) to Ibrahim Nassri Trading Inc. in the amount of $36,585.00, excluding applicable taxes, for an initial one (1) year contract, and two (2) optional years at $40,945.00 and $43,450.00 subject to satisfactory performance; 4. That Council authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to issue purchase orders for each year up to a total of $76,061.60 excluding taxes, to Industrial Property Services, and to execute all other necessary documents; 5. That Council authorize the Manager of Procurement Services to issue purchase orders for each year up to a total 14 of $43,450.00 excluding taxes, to Ibrahim Nassri Trading Inc, and to execute all other necessary documents.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw 2023-0019 (PWO-2) to regulate the maintenance and installation of entrances from highways under the jurisdiction of the Town of Georgina
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 1:37pm to deal with the following matter: a. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Irving Drive 18
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.b 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 regarding Irving Drive; 1. That Council direct staff to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0018 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on March 1, 2023
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the Council meeting adjourn at 2:32pm. 19
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale