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 (44 motions)
44 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the February 26, 2025 Council agenda be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes held on January 15, 2025 1. January 15, 2025 Council Minutes.pdf 2. Council Minutes held on January 22, 2025 1. January 22, 2025 Council Minutes.pdf 3. Council Minutes held on January 29, 2025 1. January 29, 2025 Council Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the presentation provided by Nation Cheong of United Way Greater Toronto advising of its investments in community service agencies that deliver programs to Georgina.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive the delegation made by Brian Busby of Pefferlaw Lions Club announcing the raising of funds for Children's Hunger through a Comedy Night event.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the delegation provided by Terry Hopkins, 15 Patricia Place, concerning Report DS-2025-0015, advising of his concerns with impacts to his dug well on his property during and after construction of the stacked townhouse development abutting his property and requesting an agreement and assurances that his supply of water will be maintained in the long term.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive the presentation provided by Natalie Boodram, agent for the applicant of Report No. DS-2025-0012, 117 Spring Road, Draft Plan of Condominium application.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council adopt the following; a. CLI-ECA 2024 Annual Sanitary Collection System Performance Report 1. CLI-ECA 2024 Annual Sanitary Collection System Performance Report.pdf 2. 2024 CLI-ECA Annual Sanitary Collection System Performance Report_Attachment 1-Report No. OID2025-004.pdf Report No. OID-2025-0004 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0041 That Council receive Report No. OID-2025-0004 prepared by the Water/Wastewater/Waste Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department regarding the CLI-ECA 2024 Annual Sanitary Collection System Performance Report dated February 26, 2025; and, That Council approve Attachment 1 being “CLI-ECA 2024 Annual Sanitary Collection System Performance Report” and direct staff to submit the approved report to the Director of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks prior to March 31, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2025-0005 prepared by the Capital Projects Division, Community Services Department dated February 26, 2025 in regards to the Georgina Ice Palace Replacement Seating and New Railings projects. 3. That Council approve an additional $50,000 to lower and enlarge four windows for use as viewing areas; two windows for the blue pad and two windows for the green pad, contingent upon discussion with the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee. 5. That the report be provided to the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee for input and discussion with staff concerning future AODA compliant issues at the Ice Palace for 2026 budget purposes, conduct a full review of former reports concerning this building as a whole and discuss the merits of a third party audit of the entire building for AODA compliance.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
2. That Council approve an additional $155,000 of funding, from the Facility Repair and Replacement Reserve, to provide a total revised budget of $180,000 incl NR HST to be allocated to the approved Capital Project No 24-CI-CS-02 – GIP Railings, for the expansion in width of six stairways within the arena seating area and the provision of new centre-line AODA railings at each of the stairways, 4. That Council approve an additional $115,000 of funding, from the Facility Repair and Replacement Reserve, to provide a total revised budget of $340,000 incl NR HST to be allocated to the approved Capital Project No 25-CI-CS-01 – Georgina Ice Palace Seating. $40,000 of the $340,000 will be used as a contingency. 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 Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CSD-2025-0003 prepared by the Community Services Department dated February 26, 2025, regarding the design and construction of the Terry Fox Park within registered Plan of Subdivision 65M-4658 provided by Orchidtrail Building (BT) Corp. That Council approve the Park design attached to Report No. CSD-2025-0003 provided by Orchidtrail Building (BT) Corp., in the Treasure Hill Subdivision. That Council direct staff to enter into an agreement with Orchidtrail Building (BT) Corp. for the construction of the Terry Fox Park. That Council approve a project budget of $2,072,400 with $1,922,400 to be funded by Development Charges (DC) and $150,000 to be funded by a contribution from Treasure Hill. That Council authorizes the Town Solicitor to execute a Development Charge Credit Agreement between Orchidtrail Building (BT) Corp. and the Corporation of the Town of Georgina for the construction of Terry Fox Park.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried Unanimously
That Council receive Report No. DS-2025-0012 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated February 26, 2025 respecting an application for Draft Plan of Condominium (Common Element) approval (File: 01.165) submitted by WSP Canada Inc. on behalf of Zhengji Zhuge and Jia Li for the property legally described as Lot 9, Plan 65M-2613 and addressed as 117 Spring Road, Keswick; That Council approve the Draft Plan of Condominium application, subject to the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval forming Attachment 9 to Report DS-2025-0012; That Council reserve 41.06 persons equivalent of servicing allocation for the proposed development from Category 2 - Major Residential Development - Built-Up Area for a period of up to three years in accordance with the lapsing provision noted in the Draft Plan Conditions; and, That the reserved servicing allocation be revoked if the Draft Plan has not proceeded toward registration to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services within the term of the Draft Plan approval.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2025-0015 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated February 26, 2025 respecting an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500 (File No. 03.1178) submitted by Michael Smith Planning Consultants; Development Coordinators Ltd. (c/o Michael Smith) on behalf of Stylux Keswick Incorporated for lands legally described as Part of Lot 1, Concession 2 (NG), Part 1 on Plan 65R-10850 and located at 772 The Queensway South, Keswick; That Council approve the revised Zoning Bylaw Amendment application to rezone the subject lands from a Highway Commercial (C2) zone to a site-specific Medium Density Urban Residential (R3-78) zone, as described in Report No. DS-2025-0015; That Council acknowledges that there have been revisions to the proposed Zoning Bylaw since the October 18, 2023 public meeting and that in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act has determined these revisions to be minor and not requiring an additional public meeting; and, That the amending Zoning Bylaw be finalized and passed by Council at a future meeting.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Town Council receive speed limit revisions in the community of Udora, Town of Georgina and surround area to improve safety based on principles defined in the Established Speed Limits on Regional Roads Policy.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Town Council proclaim April 2, 2025 as 'World Autism Day' and endorse the raising of the Autism flag on the same day to show support for autistic individuals across Ontario and within our community.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Town Council proclaim Friday, March 21st as 'Georgina Down Syndrome Day' throughout the Town of Georgina, raise the Down Syndrome flag on Friday, March 21st and promote the event on the Town's social media avenues.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Town Council receive correspondence from the Town of Newmarket requesting the redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities for sustainable infrastructure funding, advising that Georgina Council passed a similar motion in January of 2025.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Town Council endorse the Eastern Ontario Warden's Caucus position supporting the Canadian and Ontario governments on the measures put in place to respond to the proposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and requesting the removal of all impediments and barriers to municipalities preferring Canadian companies, trade barriers between provinces and legislative barriers for Canadians buying local Canadian goods and services.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Town Council receive correspondence from the Township of Uxbridge advising of its position regarding its intended implementation of a 'Buy Canadian' policy and requesting other municipalities implement a similar policy.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Town Council endorse the York Region Food Council's Food Charter outlining collective values and priorities, a guiding document for food-related policies and action to foster healthy communities, and that the Food Charter be forwarded to the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee and the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee for discussion and information.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Town Council receive the General Information items for February 26, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0012 (TR-1) to amend Schedule A to Bylaw 2017-0050 regulating parking on private property in the Town of Georgina, adding and removing names 1. Additional Amendment to By-law No. 2017-0050 (TR-1), to Regulate Parking on Private Property.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0013 (AD-1) appointing Municipal Law Enforcement Officers 1. Appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers By-law.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2025-0014 (LI-3) amending Bylaw 2004-0130 (LI-3) providing for the licensing and regulation of dogs; running at large 1. Further Amendment to Animal Control By-law No. 2004-0130 (LI-3).pdf
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 12:00pm to deal with the following matters; A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Keswick Park verbal update PERSONAL MATTER ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential Attachment to Report No. LS-2025-0002, appointments to Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee and Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Sutton
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council reconvene into Open Session at 12:35pm and report on matters discussed in closed session.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a under 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, regarding Keswick Park verbal update; That Council receive the update and staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.b under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, regarding confidential attachment to Report No. LS-2025-0002, appointments to Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee and Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office; That Council receive the update and staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.c under 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding Sutton; That Council receive the staff update.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison In
Carried
That Report No. LS-2025-0002 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services, dated February 26, 2025, respecting an appointment to the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee and an appointment to the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee, be received. That Council review the confidential attachment detailing the applications received for the following Committees: Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the appointment. That the appointment of the selected Applicant by Council come into effect upon the passing of the Appointment Bylaw and acceptance of the appointment by the Committee Designate.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0015 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on February 26, 2025 1. 2025-0015 (COU-2) Confirm proceedings of Council on February 26, 2025.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the Council meeting adjourn at 12:38pm.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes held on January 15, 2025 2. Council Minutes held on January 22, 2025 3. Council Minutes held on January 29, 2025
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the presentation provided by Natalie Boodram, agent for the applicant of Report No. DS-2025-0012, 117 Spring Road, Draft Plan of Condominium application. 5
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council adopt the following; a. CLI-ECA 2024 Annual Sanitary Collection System Performance Report Report No. OID-2025-0004 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0041 1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2025-0004 prepared by the Water/Wastewater/Waste Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department regarding the CLI-ECA 2024 Annual Sanitary Collection System Performance Report dated February 26, 2025; and, 2. That Council approve Attachment 1 being “CLI-ECA 2024 Annual Sanitary Collection System Performance Report” and direct staff to submit the approved report to the Director of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks prior to March 31, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2025-0003 prepared by the Community Services Department dated February 26, 2025, regarding the design and construction of the Terry Fox Park within registered Plan of Subdivision 65M-4658 provided by Orchidtrail Building (BT) Corp. 8 2. That Council approve the Park design attached to Report No. CSD-2025-0003 provided by Orchidtrail Building (BT) Corp., in the Treasure Hill Subdivision. 3. That Council direct staff to enter into an agreement with Orchidtrail Building (BT) Corp. for the construction of the Terry Fox Park. 4. That Council approve a project budget of $2,072,400 with $1,922,400 to be funded by Development Charges (DC) and $150,000 to be funded by a contribution from Treasure Hill. 5. That Council authorizes the Town Solicitor to execute a Development Charge Credit Agreement between Orchidtrail Building (BT) Corp. and the Corporation of the Town of Georgina for the construction of Terry Fox Park.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried Unanimously
1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2025-0012 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated February 26, 2025 respecting an application for Draft Plan of Condominium (Common Element) approval (File: 01.165) submitted by WSP Canada Inc. on behalf of Zhengji Zhuge and Jia Li for the property legally described as Lot 9, Plan 65M-2613 and addressed as 117 Spring Road, Keswick; 2. That Council approve the Draft Plan of Condominium application, subject to the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval forming Attachment 9 to Report DS-2025-0012; 9 3. That Council reserve 41.06 persons equivalent of servicing allocation for the proposed development from Category 2 - Major Residential Development - Built-Up Area for a period of up to three years in accordance with the lapsing provision noted in the Draft Plan Conditions; and, 4. That the reserved servicing allocation be revoked if the Draft Plan has not proceeded toward registration to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services within the term of the Draft Plan approval.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Town Council receive speed limit revisions in the community of Udora, Town of Georgina and surrounding area to improve safety based on principles defined in the Established Speed Limits on Regional Roads Policy. 11
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Town Council receive correspondence from the Town of Newmarket requesting the redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities for sustainable infrastructure funding, advising that Georgina Council passed a similar motion in January of 2025. 12
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
14 That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0012 (TR-1) to amend Schedule A to Bylaw 2017- 0050 regulating parking on private property in the Town of Georgina, adding and removing names 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0013 (AD-1) appointing Municipal Law Enforcement Officers 3. Bylaw Number 2025-0014 (LI-3) amending Bylaw 2004-0130 (LI-3) providing for the licensing and regulation of dogs; running at large
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 12:00pm to deal with the following matters; a. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Keswick Park verbal update b. PERSONAL MATTER ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential Attachment to Report No. LS-2025-0002, appointments to Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee and Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office c. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Sutton
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council reconvene into Open Session at 12:35pm and report on matters discussed in closed session. 15
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a under 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, regarding Keswick Park verbal update; 1. That Council receive the update and staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.b under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, regarding confidential attachment to Report No. LS-2025-0002, appointments to Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee and Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022- 2026 Term of Office; 1. That Council receive the update and staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.c under 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding Sutton; 1. That Council receive the staff update.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
1. That Report No. LS-2025-0002 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services, dated February 26, 2025, respecting an appointment to the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee and an appointment to the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee, be received. 2. That Council review the confidential attachment detailing the applications received for the following Committees: a. Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee b. Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee 3. That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the appointment. 4. That the appointment of the selected Applicant by Council come into effect upon the passing of the Appointment Bylaw and acceptance of the appointment by the Committee Designate.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0015 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on February 26, 2025 17
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini