The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

May 6, 2026

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.

Declared interests

Councillor Biggerstaffwith the grant application submitted by Michelle Fisher for The Wedding Expo Event as she is a wedding officiant; Councillor Biggerstaff did not participate in any discussion or vote on this matter

What was decided (44 motions)

44 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the May 6, 2026 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item 8.2, presentation by Southlake Health representative concerning 'Care For All - A Population Health Assessment Supporting Residents in Georgina'' Item 11.1.i, Report CS-2026-0016, 'Care For All - A Population Health Assessment Supporting Residents in Georgina' Item 10.2.a, Additional correspondence regarding Report from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BiLD) and Ballymore Homes expressing concerns with the proposed increase in development fees Item 11.1.e, Petition requesting retention of traffic lights at High Street and Middle Street
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of March 25, 2026 1. March 25, 2026 Council Minutes.pdf 2. Council Minutes of April 1, 2026 1. April 1, 2026 Council Minutes.pdf 3. Council Minutes of April 15, 2026 1. April 15, 2026 Council Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive the presentation by Thomas Brown Architects of the concept plan and endorse the site plan for the Georgina Fire and Paramedic Station to be located at the corner of Woodbine Avenue and Garrett Styles Drive in Keswick.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0016 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Corporate Services Department, dated May 6, 2026, respecting a Population Health Assessment Supporting Residents in Georgina. That Council endorse Attachment 1 to Report No. CS-2026-0016, titled "Care for All - A Population Health Assessment Supporting Residents in Georgina". That Council direct staff to continue working with Southlake Health and the Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team through the Memorandum of Understanding to advance the recommendations outlined in the report, including development of an Advanced Care Centre in Georgina.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the presentation by Southlake Health representatives Jocelyn Verity, Derek Rowland and Ryan Bopalsingh regarding Care For All; A Population Health Assessment for Residents in Georgina' and an update on the tri-party agreement between the Town of Georgina, Southlake Health and the Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team (NYSS OHT) regarding a new Advanced Care Centre in Georgina be received.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the Council meeting recess at 10:35am
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive comments provided by Mike Anderson and Ivy Henriksen concerning the proposed removal of the traffic lights at the High Street and Middle Street intersection for replacement with an on-demand pedestrian cross-over, as indicated in Report OID-2026-0006.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council defer further discussion on Report OID-2026-0006 following completion of the majority of items on this agenda to ensure the presence of all members of Council.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the Council meeting recess at 12:45pm
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council approve the following report recommendations; a. Appointments to the Board of Management and Approval of the 2026 Annual Budget for the Sutton Business Improvement Area (SBIA) 1. 2026 Sutton BIA budget and appointment approval.pdf 2. Sutton BIA 2026 Report - Attachment 1.pdf Report No. CS-2026-0015 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0122 1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0015 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Corporate Services Department dated May 6, 2026 respecting the appointments to the Board of Management and approval of the 2026 budget for the Sutton Business Improvement Area (SBIA). 2. That the following individuals be appointed to the vacancies on the Board of Management for the SBIA for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of Council and that Council pass a bylaw to give effect to these appointments: - Catherine Goguen - Zaheeda Rahim 3. That Council approves the 2026 annual budget for the SBIA as set out in Attachment 1. 4. That the bylaw to charge and provide for the collection of a supplemental tax levy for the SBIA be adopted by Council. d. 2026 Property Tax Rates 1. 2026 Property Tax Rates.pdf 2. DCAO-2026-0008 Attachment 1 - 2026 Tax Rates.pdf 3. YRFA 26 Levy Georgina.pdf Report No. DCAO-2026-0008 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0123 That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2026-0008 prepared by the Office of The Deputy CAO dated May 6, 2026 respecting 2026 Tax Rates. That Council approve the 2026 tax rates for the Town of Georgina as detaile
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CSD​-2026-0007 prepared by the Recreation Services Division, Community Services Department dated May 6, 2026, respecting the MURC Food and Beverage Concession operation. That Council approve Community Services Department recommendation of The Lunchroom to operate the MURC concession as of Fall of 2026. That Council authorizes the Director of Community Services to enter into an agreement between The Lunchroom and the Town of Georgina to operate the MURC Concession for a five-year lease with option to renew for an additional five years.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CSD-2026-0010 prepared by the Recreation Services Division, Community Services Department dated May 6, 2026 respecting the Municipal Asset Naming Policy – Keswick Optimist Park. That Council rename Lakeside Park as Optimist Park.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0010 prepared by the Infrastructure Planning & Operations Support Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department dated May 6, 2026 regarding the Land Invest/Divest Program Update; That Council receive the completed Town-wide real estate database and preliminary categorization of 411 Town-owned properties, prepared to support ongoing portfolio review in accordance with the Land Invest-Divest Strategy and Framework approved by Council on October 30, 2024; That Council approve the various recommendations outlined in this report, including: Endorsement of the proposed divestment strategy and due diligence approach; Approval of the initial 18-property shortlist as the initial working pipeline on a rolling basis; Funding of up to $20,000 per property to be funded from the Land Acquisition Reserve for the due diligence approach; Funding of up to $10,000 per property to be funded from the Land Acquisition Reserve for properties requiring a Phase II ESA report; Approval of the pre-circulation of the 18-property shortlist to agencies included in the Town’s Sale and Disposition of Land Policy (DAS-CL-029); Direction to staff to report back to Council as individual properties are ready for further consideration or divestiture; That Council approve $250,000 to facilitate the management and delivery of the program from October 30, 2026 to December 31, 2028, as outlined in this report, to be funded from the Land Acquisition Reserve.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried Unanimously
That Council endorse the position of the Towns of Richmond Hill, Aurora, East Gwillimbury and Newmarket formally requesting the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario work in partnership with York Region to establish a combined Federal, Provincial, Regional and Municipal law enforcement joint task force, composed of but not limited to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Ontario Provincial Police and York Regional Police to coordinate intelligence, prevention and enforcement efforts to combat and prevent antisemitic hate and violence, and to protect vulnerable communities, that this motion be circulated to the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee for consideration and to the Right Honourable Prime Minister of Canada, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Minister of Public Safety of Canada, the Premier of Ontario, the Solicitor General of Ontario, the Attorney General of Ontario, The Region of York, the York Regional Police Services Board, local members of Federal Parliament, the local members of Provincial Parliament and all York Region municipalities.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried Unanimously
That Council receive the General Information items of May 6, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note regarding approval of Explore Georgina Grant - Intake 1 grants to the following; $5,000, Endurance Events, Georgina Spring Fling and Georgina Marathon $2,000, Free Spirit Fest $800, Lake Drive Loop, Electric Bike Rentals $500, Lake Simcoe South Shore Horticultural Society, Way to Grow - Georgina in Bloom $2,500, Pride Georgina, No Prejudice, All Pride $3,000, Jackson's Point BIA, Painted Perch $5,000, Pefferlaw Lions Club, 75th Year Celebrations
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note regarding approval of Explore Georgina Grant - Intake 1 grant of $1,100 to Michelle Fisher for The Wedding Expo event
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note reviewing 2026 Development Fee Study - Resident-Driven Fees, being fees that generally relate to small-scale, personal projects on one's property.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive and endorse the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee's request to utilize the remaining Committee budget of $9,925.00 to support phase 1 of the Belhaven Park Accessible Pathway Project initiative.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0043 (PL-1) to deem certain registered plans of subdivision or parts thereof not to be registered plans of subdivision, Lot 19, Part Lot 18, Plan 77 and Part Lot 18, Concession 2 (NG), 259 Lake Drive North 1. DEEM-2026-0004 259 Lake Drive North.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2026-0044 (PL-3) to levy a special charge upon business properties located in the Sutton Business Improvement Area and to provide for its collection 1. 2026 Bylaw to levy a special tax to commercial properties in the Sutton BIA.pdf 2. Attachment 2.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2026-0045 (COU-1) to appoint two (2) new board members to the Sutton Business Improvement Area for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of office; Catherine Goguen, Zaheeda Rahim 1. 2026 Sutton BIA Appointment Bylaw.pdf 4. Bylaw Number 2026-0046 (PWO-3) to set stormwater utility rates for the year 2026 1. A BYLAW TO SET STORMWATER UTILITY RATES FOR THE YEAR 2026.pdf 2. Appendix A - 2026 Stormwater rates Final.pdf 5. Bylaw Number 2026-0047 (TA-1) to set tax rates for the year 2026 1. 2026-0047 (TA-1) to set tax rates for the year 2026, May 6, 2026.pdf 2. Appendix A - 2026 PROPERTY TAX RATES.pdf 3. Appendix B- 2026 PIL RATES.pdf
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 2:45pm to deal with the following matters; ADOPTION OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA, High Street Parking A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA, Sutton
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the Council meeting reconvene into open session at 3:24pm and report on matter(s) dealt with in closed session.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
regard to closed session Item 17.1.a on the agenda being the adoption of Closed Session Minutes; That Council adopt the following minutes: October 8, 2025 November 5, 2025 November 19, 2025 January 21, 2026 January 28, 2026 February 11, 2026 February 25, 2026 March 4, 2026 March 25, 2026
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini In
Carried
regard to closed session Item 17.1.b under the agenda 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 High Street Parking; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison In
Carried
regard to closed session Item 17.1.c under the agenda 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 Sutton; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson In
Carried
That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0006 prepared by the Capital Projects - Linear Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department, providing an update on the High Street Streetscape & Infrastructure Redevelopment project; That By-Law 2026-0048 (TR-1) be adopted to amend By-Law 2023-0087 (TR 1) to regulate traffic and control the parking of vehicles as outlined herein; That Council authorize additional funding in the amount of $484,997 for Watermain replacement in Phase 1 & 2 of the project, to be funded from the Water – Infrastructure – Repair and Replacement Reserve; That Council direct staff to pursue cost-sharing opportunities with Hydro One, Rogers, Bell and York Net for relocation of overhead wires to underground as proposed for Phase 2 of the project; and That Council direct staff to provide a report in January 2027 to update Council on the progress of the project work as well as updating the financial projections for Phase 2 and the project as a whole. That Council direct staff, in order to ensure the continuity of the project, to develop a contingency plan with an estimate for the design of the aesthetic hybrid option for hydro utility lines should substantial cost escalations occur, and that said contingency plan be submitted to Council on June 17, 2026, for consideration. Voters YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Mayor Quirk X Regional Councillor Davison X Councillor Biggerstaff X Councillor Fellini X Councillor Neeson X Councillor Genge X Councillor Dale X Results 7 0
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried Unanimously
That the following bylaw be adopted; 6. Bylaw Number 2026-0048 (TR-1) amending Bylaw No. 2023-0087 (TR-1) to regulate traffic and control the parking of vehicles, High Street
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0049 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on May 6, 2026 1. 2026-0049 (COU-2) confirm proceedings of Council on May 6, 2026.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 3:55 pm
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the May 6, 2026 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted;  Item 8.2, presentation by Southlake Health representative concerning 'Care For All - A Population Health Assessment Supporting Residents in Georgina''  Item 11.1.i, Report CS-2026-0016, 'Care For All - A Population Health Assessment Supporting Residents in Georgina'  Item 10.2.a, Additional correspondence regarding Report from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BiLD) and Ballymore Homes expressing concerns with the proposed increase in development fees  Item 11.1.e, Petition requesting retention of traffic lights at High Street and Middle Street 4
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of March 25, 2026 2. Council Minutes of April 1, 2026 3. Council Minutes of April 15, 2026
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive the presentation by Thomas Brown Architects of the concept plan and endorse the site plan for the Georgina Fire and Paramedic Station to be located at the corner of Woodbine Avenue and Garrett Styles Drive in Keswick. 5
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council approve the following report recommendations; a. Appointments to the Board of Management and Approval of the 2026 Annual Budget for the Sutton Business Improvement Area (SBIA) Report No. CS-2026-0015 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0122 1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2026-0015 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Corporate Services Department dated May 6, 2026 respecting the appointments to the Board of Management and approval of the 2026 budget for the Sutton Business Improvement Area (SBIA). 9 2. That the following individuals be appointed to the vacancies on the Board of Management for the SBIA for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of Council and that Council pass a bylaw to give effect to these appointments: - Catherine Goguen - Zaheeda Rahim 3. That Council approves the 2026 annual budget for the SBIA as set out in Attachment 1. 4. That the bylaw to charge and provide for the collection of a supplemental tax levy for the SBIA be adopted by Council. d. 2026 Property Tax Rates Report No. DCAO-2026-0008 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0123 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2026-0008 prepared by the Office of The Deputy CAO dated May 6, 2026 respecting 2026 Tax Rates. 2. That Council approve the 2026 tax rates for the Town of Georgina as detailed in Attachment #1, highlighted in yellow. 3. That Council adopt the necessary By-Law to establish the 2026 tax rates for the Town of Georgina. g. Bi-Annual Traffic Control and Parking Request Work Plan U
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2026-0010 prepared by the Recreation Services Division, Community Services Department dated May 6, 2026 respecting the Municipal Asset Naming Policy – Keswick Optimist Park. 2. That Council rename Lakeside Park as Optimist Park. 12
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0010 prepared by the Infrastructure Planning & Operations Support Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department dated May 6, 2026 regarding the Land Invest/Divest Program Update; 2. That Council receive the completed Town-wide real estate database and preliminary categorization of 411 Town-owned properties, prepared to support ongoing portfolio review in accordance with the Land Invest-Divest Strategy and Framework approved by Council on October 30, 2024; 3. That Council approve the various recommendations outlined in this report, including: a. Endorsement of the proposed divestment strategy and due diligence approach; b. Approval of the initial 18-property shortlist as the initial working pipeline on a rolling basis; c. Funding of up to $20,000 per property to be funded from the Land Acquisition Reserve for the due diligence approach; d. Funding of up to $10,000 per property to be funded from the Land Acquisition Reserve for properties requiring a Phase II ESA report; e. Approval of the pre-circulation of the 18-property shortlist to agencies included in the Town’s Sale and Disposition of Land Policy (DAS-CL-029); f. Direction to staff to report back to Council as individual properties are ready for further consideration or divestiture; 4. That Council approve $250,000 to facilitate the management and delivery of the program from October 30, 2026 to 13 December 31, 2028, as outlined in this report, to be funded from the Land A
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried Unanimously
That Council receive the staff briefing note regarding approval of Explore Georgina Grant - Intake 1 grants to the following;  $5,000, Endurance Events, Georgina Spring Fling and Georgina Marathon  $2,000, Free Spirit Fest  $800, Lake Drive Loop, Electric Bike Rentals  $500, Lake Simcoe South Shore Horticultural Society, Way to Grow - Georgina in Bloom  $2,500, Pride Georgina, No Prejudice, All Pride  $3,000, Jackson's Point BIA, Painted Perch 15  $5,000, Pefferlaw Lions Club, 75th Year Celebrations
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0043 (PL-1) to deem certain registered plans of subdivision or parts thereof not to be registered plans of subdivision, Lot 19, Part Lot 18, Plan 77 and Part Lot 18, Concession 2 (NG), 259 Lake Drive North 2. Bylaw Number 2026-0044 (PL-3) to levy a special charge upon business properties located in the Sutton Business Improvement Area and to provide for its collection 3. Bylaw Number 2026-0045 (COU-1) to appoint two (2) new board members to the Sutton Business Improvement Area for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of office; Catherine Goguen, Zaheeda Rahim 4. Bylaw Number 2026-0046 (PWO-3) to set stormwater utility rates for the year 2026 5. Bylaw Number 2026-0047 (TA-1) to set tax rates for the year 2026
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 2:45pm to deal with the following matters; 17 a. ADOPTION OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES b. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA, High Street Parking c. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA, Sutton
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
In regard to closed session Item 17.1.a on the agenda being the adoption of Closed Session Minutes; 1. That Council adopt the following minutes:  October 8, 2025  November 5, 2025  November 19, 2025  January 21, 2026  January 28, 2026  February 11, 2026  February 25, 2026  March 4, 2026  March 25, 2026 18
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
In regard to closed session Item 17.1.b under the agenda 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 High Street Parking; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
In regard to closed session Item 17.1.c under the agenda 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 Sutton; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0006 prepared by the Capital Projects - Linear Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department, providing an update on the High Street Streetscape & Infrastructure Redevelopment project; 2. That By-Law 2026-0048 (TR-1) be adopted to amend By-Law 2023-0087 (TR 1) to regulate traffic and control the parking of vehicles as outlined herein; 3. That Council authorize additional funding in the amount of $484,997 for Watermain replacement in Phase 1 & 2 of the project, to be funded from the Water – Infrastructure – Repair and Replacement Reserve; 19 4. That Council direct staff to pursue cost-sharing opportunities with Hydro One, Rogers, Bell and York Net for relocation of overhead wires to underground as proposed for Phase 2 of the project; and 5. That Council direct staff to provide a report in January 2027 to update Council on the progress of the project work as well as updating the financial projections for Phase 2 and the project as a whole. 6. That Council direct staff, in order to ensure the continuity of the project, to develop a contingency plan with an estimate for the design of the aesthetic hybrid option for hydro utility lines should substantial cost escalations occur, and that said contingency plan be submitted to Council on June 17, 2026, for consideration. 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
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried Unanimously
That the following bylaw be adopted; 20 6. Bylaw Number 2026-0048 (TR-1) amending Bylaw No. 2023-0087 (TR-1) to regulate traffic and control the parking of vehicles, High Street
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0049 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on May 6, 2026
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried

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