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 (27 motions)
24 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the September 22, 2021 agenda, with the following addendum item, be adopted as presented; Item No. 13.1.d, Request to Speak, Dale Kerr on behalf of the Briars Community Association
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That Council receive the delegation provide by Dale Kerr Genge, President of the Briars Community Association respecting Item No. 13.1.d, strongly supporting the recommendation of the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee that the Mossington Wharf be removed in its entirety and the area returned to a natural state.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee in support of the full removal of the Mossington Wharf and the remediation and restoration of the area, and that it be
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Referred
That Town Council receive the delegation provided by Gloria Marsh, York Region Environmental Alliance, requesting Council consider reviewing and drafting a pilot project feasibility proposal for a solar covered parking lot, and refer the request to the appropriate staff to investigate the issue as part of its sustainability Policy study and consider such factors as financial implications, energy savings and sustainability, and to the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for its consideration.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the presentation provided by Tracey Carrigan, Master Plan Advisor for Water/Wastewater Master Plan, and Wendy Kemp, Acting Director of Infrastructure Asset Management, York Region, presenting the 2021 York Region Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That the Council Meeting recess at 10:20am.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CAO-2021-0016 prepared by the Office of the CAO dated September 22, 2021, which provides a status update on the 2021 capital program.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from the Region of York expressing appreciation to the Town of Georgina for partnering with York Region Public Health to operate the Georgina Ice Palace COVID-19 vaccination clinic.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing concerning the 'Site Plan Control Guide' to put affordable home ownership within reach in Ontario, and refer the correspondence to the Director of Development Services and to the appropriate staff for review.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee regarding the potential sale of town-owned parking lot to Canada Post and recommending a condition of redevelopment that Canada Post employ innovative solutions that support green infrastructure, including low impact design, and that this be
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Referred
That Council receive and endorse the Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee initiative to supply and install heritage plaques at Malone Wharf/Marine Railway, Millpond Park and the Pefferlaw Dam, budget permitting.
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That Council receive and endorse correspondence from the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee respecting the lack of options for recycling boat shrink wrap and agricultural bale wrap and twine, the need to make recycling programs more accessible to the agricultural and marine industries across Canada and requesting steps be implemented between government, municipalities, agricultural and marine groups to further this need, and that the draft correspondence be
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Referred
That Council receive the Briefing Note providing a Waste Collection Bag-Tag Program Analysis and refer it to budget discussions.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That Town Council receive and support the briefing note advising of the impending closure of public water taps across Georgina for the safety of the public, with appropriate notice to the public.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council endorse the submission of an application to the rural Economic Development Grant program to support the establishment of an incubator/accelerator hub in Georgina. That Council delegate authority to the office of the Chief Administrative Officer to execute any required agreements to implement this initiative. That council allocate $150,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve for this initiative and that staff secure an additional $150,000 from the RED Grant program and/or other funding sources in order to proceed with this initiative.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the briefing note regarding the Community Building fund - Capital Stream. That Council direct the Chief Administrative officer to submit a funding application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation under the Community Building Fund - Capital Stream on or before September 20, 2021. That Council pre-approve up to $125,000 in the 2022 budget for playground rehabilitation, funded through the Parks Repair and Replacement Reserve. That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to determine the exact funding to be applied for, provided the Town's share does not exceed $125,000. That staff advise Council of the outcome of the application.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 12:22pm pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, to deal with the following matter: LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS, Section 239(2)(d), MA; - Civic Centre Human Resources Matter
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council reconvene into Open Session at 12:40pm and report on matter(s) dealt with in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1(a) being labour relations or employee negotiations under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act relating to a Civic Centre Human Resources Matter; That Council receive the verbal update and staff proceed as discussed.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Neeson In
Carried
1. Bylaw 2021-0067 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on September 22, 2021. 1. 2021-0067 Confirming Proceedings, September 22, 2021.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 12:41pm
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
7 That the Council Meeting recess at 10:20am.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
1. That Council receive the briefing note regarding the Community Building fund - Capital Stream. 12 2. That Council direct the Chief Administrative officer to submit a funding application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation under the Community Building Fund - Capital Stream on or before September 20, 2021. 3. That Council pre-approve up to $125,000 in the 2022 budget for playground rehabilitation, funded through the Parks Repair and Replacement Reserve. 4. That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to determine the exact funding to be applied for, provided the Town's share does not exceed $125,000. 5. That staff advise Council of the outcome of the application.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 12:22pm pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001 as amended, to deal with the following matter: a. LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS, Section 239(2)(d), MA; - Civic Centre Human Resources Matter 13
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1(a) being labour relations or employee negotiations under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act relating to a Civic Centre Human Resources Matter; 1. That Council receive the verbal update and staff proceed as discussed.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
1. Bylaw 2021-0067 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on September 22, 2021.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 12:41pm 14
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Fellini