The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

February 7, 2024

Who was there

Present (7): Charlene Biggerstaff, Lee Dale, Naomi Davison, Dan Fellini, Dale Kerr Genge, 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 (31 motions)

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

That the February 7, 2024 Council agenda be adopted as presented
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Special Council Minutes of December 13, 2023 1. December 13, 2023 Special Council Minutes.pdf 2. Council Minutes of January 17, 2024 1. January 17, 2024 Council Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the presentation provided by Melanie Osmond, Southlake Foundation, encouraging participation in the 2024 Nature's Emporium Run for Southlake annual fundraising event be received.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the presentation provided by Laurie Knapp, Executive Director, Hospice Georgina, regarding the building of a residential hospice within Georgina be received and the requests for land donation and financial support be
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Referred
That the presentation by staff concerning the Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC) Programming and Memberships be received.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the presentation by staff of video clips concerning Black History Month.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
c. Cemetery Operations Review 1. Keswick Cemetery Board and Cooke's Cemetery Board Review.pdf Report No. LS-2024-0006 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0041 That Report No. LS-2024-0006, prepared by the Clerk’s Division, dated February 7, 2024, respecting Cemetery Operations Review, be received; That Council express its appreciation to all of the volunteers who have dedicated their time to participating as members of the Cooke’s Cemetery Board and Keswick Cemetery Board; That Council direct staff to manage the Town’s municipally-owned cemeteries; and That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaws to give effect to the recommendations.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the Council meeting recess at 10:30am
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CSD-2024-0001, prepared by the Community Services Department, dated February 7, 2024, concerning capital improvements proposed at the Town’s municipally owned cemeteries; That Council receive and endorse in principle the Keswick Cemetery Master Plan, dated October 30, 2023, prepared by LEES & Associates Consulting Ltd, subject to annual budget deliberations; That Council receive and endorse in principle the Pioneer Cemeteries Management Plan dated October 18, 2023, prepared by LEES & Associates Consulting Ltd., subject to annual budget deliberations; That staff report back with updated user fee by-laws related to recommendations outlined in the Keswick Cemetery Master Plan and Pioneer Cemetery Management Plan.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council proclaim the month of March as 'Epilepsy Awareness Month' and Tuesday, March 26th as 'Purple Day' throughout the Town of Georgina, endorse the raising of the purple flag at the Civic Centre and forward the request to light up a local landmark in purple to the appropriate staff for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council proclaim the month of June as 'Senior's Month' throughout the Town of Georgina and raise the flag in recognition of the month.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from the Ministry of Transportation in response to the Township of Brock's resolution requesting the Ministry clarify its environmental assessment process used for the Bradford Bypass and future highway builds by undertaking a number of requests as set out in its resolution.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from The Honourable Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure, announcing the official launch of the application intake for the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) with a deadline of April 19, 2024, and that this be
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Referred
That Council receive General Information items (i) and (ii) of the Council Meeting held on February 7, 2024 and refer items (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi) to the February 28th Council agenda for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note concerning interim fee structure measures governing the management and operation of public access Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCs).
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 500-2024-0002 (PL-5) to amend Zoning Bylaw 500, Ballymore Development (Georgina) Corp, Part of Lot 15, Concession 3 (NG), e/s The Queensway North, File 03.1138 1. 500-2024-0002 ZBA, Ballymore, File 03.3318, February 7, 2024.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2024-0009 (PL-4), remove lands from Part Lot Control, Lot 91, Plan 397, 9 Biscayne Blvd, File 04.77 1. Part Lot Control By-Law 04.77.pdf 2. 04.77 Registered Plan.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2024-0010 (PL-4), remove lands from Part Lot Control, Block 36, Plan 65M-4769, Cliff Thompson Court, File 04.78 1. Part Lot Control By-law 04.78.pdf 2. 04.78 Registered Plan.pdf 4. Bylaw Number 2024-0011 (TR-1) to amend Schedule 'A' to Bylaw 2017-0050 (TR-1) regulating parking on private property; Sahil 1. Amendment to By-law No. 2017-0050 (AD-1),to Regulate Parking on Private Property.pdf 5. Bylaw Number 2024-0012 (REG-1) to establish fees and charges for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations 1. A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH FEES AND CHARGES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:26am to deal with the following matter: PERSONNEL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential attachment to Report LS-2024-0005, appointment to Georgina Public Library Board
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council reconvene at 11:45am and report on matters discussed in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.a under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees regarding confidential attachment to Report LS-2024-0005; That Council receive the update and staff proceed accordingly and that the Mayor and Clerk be delegated authority to execute the necessary bylaw.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0013 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on February 7, 2024 1. 2024-0013 Confirm proceedings of Council on February 7, 2024.pdf
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Report No. LS-2024-0005 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services, dated February 7, 2024, respecting an appointment to the Georgina Public Library Board, be received. That Council review the attachment (Confidential Attachment No.1) detailing the applications received for the following Board: Georgina Public Library Board That Confidential Attachment No. 1 be discussed in Closed Session, as it contains personal information. 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 Board Designate. That Council adopt Bylaw Number 2024-0014 (COU-1) to appoint a member to the Georgina Public Library Board for the 2022-2026 Term of Office.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 11:47am
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Special Council Minutes of December 13, 2023 2. Council Minutes of January 17, 2024
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
c. Cemetery Operations Review Report No. LS-2024-0006 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0041 1. That Report No. LS-2024-0006, prepared by the Clerk’s Division, dated February 7, 2024, respecting Cemetery Operations Review, be received; 2. That Council express its appreciation to all of the volunteers who have dedicated their time to participating as members of the Cooke’s Cemetery Board and Keswick Cemetery Board; 3. That Council direct staff to manage the Town’s municipally- owned cemeteries; and 4. That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaws to give effect to the recommendations.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note concerning interim fee structure measures governing the management and operation of public access Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCs). 10
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 500-2024-0002 (PL-5) to amend Zoning Bylaw 500, Ballymore Development (Georgina) Corp, Part of Lot 15, Concession 3 (NG), e/s The Queensway North, File 03.1138 2. Bylaw Number 2024-0009 (PL-4), remove lands from Part Lot Control, Lot 91, Plan 397, 9 Biscayne Blvd, File 04.77 3. Bylaw Number 2024-0010 (PL-4), remove lands from Part Lot Control, Block 36, Plan 65M-4769, Cliff Thompson Court, File 04.78 4. Bylaw Number 2024-0011 (TR-1) to amend Schedule 'A' to Bylaw 2017- 0050 (TR-1) regulating parking on private property; Sahil 5. Bylaw Number 2024-0012 (REG-1) to establish fees and charges for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:26am to deal with the following matter: 11 a. PERSONNEL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential attachment to Report LS-2024-0005, appointment to Georgina Public Library Board
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.a under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees regarding confidential attachment to Report LS-2024- 0005; 1. That Council receive the update and staff proceed accordingly and that the Mayor and Clerk be delegated authority to execute the necessary bylaw.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0013 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on February 7, 2024 12
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
1. That Report No. LS-2024-0005 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services, dated February 7, 2024, respecting an appointment to the Georgina Public Library Board, be received. 2. That Council review the attachment (Confidential Attachment No.1) detailing the applications received for the following Board: a. Georgina Public Library Board 3. That Confidential Attachment No. 1 be discussed in Closed Session, as it contains personal information. 4. That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the appointment. 5. 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 Board Designate. 6. That Council adopt Bylaw Number 2024-0014 (COU-1) to appoint a member to the Georgina Public Library Board for the 2022-2026 Term of Office.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 11:47am 13
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried

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