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 (19 motions)
19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the March 4, 2026 Council agenda with the following addendum items be adopted; Item No. 10.1.b, listed on main agenda as Item No. 10.1.a, Report No. DS-2026-0011 Item No. 11.1.a, Report No. CS-2026-0007, appointment to Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee Item No. 17.1.b, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(b), confidential item regarding appointment report
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2026-0011, prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated March 4, 2026, regarding proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, Zoning Bylaw Amendment, and Temporary Use Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions Ltd. (c/o Bishoi Shinoda), on behalf of Georgina Industrial Ltd., for the property legally described as Part of Lot 3, Concession 4 (NG) and municipally known as 23143 Woodbine Avenue, Keswick; That Staff report further to Council following receipt and assessment of all Town department and external agency comments, and once all comments and concerns have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Town, as well as any concerns raised at the Public Meeting; and, That staff provide written notice of the next Council meeting, a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance of the date of said meeting, to the following: Members of Council; Any person or public body that has requested to be notified of any future Council meeting(s); and, Any person or public body that has requested to be notified of Council’s decision on the subject applications.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0020 (PL-1) deeming certain Registered Plans of Subdivision or parts thereof not to be Registered Plans of Subdivision, Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, 9 Ashwood Avenue 1. DEEM-2025-0007 9 Ashwood Avenue.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2026-0021 (PL-1) deeming certain Registered Plans of Subdivision or parts thereof not to be Registered Plans of Subdivision, Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, 6 Della Street 1. DEEM-2026-0001 6 DELLA STREET.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2026-0022 (PL-4), Part Lot Control, Blocks 127 to 133, Plan 65M-4857, Orchid Trail Phase 1 1. 2026-0022, Part Lot Control By-law, Blks 127-133, Plan 65M-4857, File No. PLC-2026-0002, March 4, 2026.pdf
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 8:46pm to deal with the following matters; PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Volunteer Award of Merit Recipient Confirmation PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS-2026-0007, Item 11.1.a, Appointment to the Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council reconvene into Open Session at 9:54pm and report on matter(s) dealt with in closed session
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
regard to Item 17.1.a on the agenda under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees regarding Volunteer Award of Merit Recipient Confirmation; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale In
Carried
regard to Item 17.1.b on the agenda under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal and local board employees, confidential attachment to Report No. CS-2026-0007, Item 11.1.a, appointment to the Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of office; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0023 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on March 4, 2026 1. 2026-0023 (COU-2) Confirming proceedings of Council on March 4, 2026.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Report No. CS-2026-0007 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Corporate Services, dated March 4, 2026, respecting an appointment to the Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee, be received. 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 Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 9:56pm
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the March 4, 2026 Council agenda with the following addendum items be adopted; Item No. 10.1.b, listed on main agenda as Item No. 10.1.a, Report No. DS-2026-0011 3 Item No. 11.1.a, Report No. CS-2026-0007, appointment to Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee Item No. 17.1.b, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(b), confidential item regarding appointment report
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2026-0011, prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated March 4, 2026, regarding proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, Zoning Bylaw Amendment, and Temporary Use Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions Ltd. (c/o Bishoi Shinoda), on behalf of Georgina Industrial Ltd., for the property legally described as Part of Lot 3, Concession 4 (NG) and municipally known as 23143 Woodbine Avenue, Keswick; 2. That Staff report further to Council following receipt and assessment of all Town department and external agency comments, and once all comments and concerns have been 5 addressed to the satisfaction of the Town, as well as any concerns raised at the Public Meeting; and, 3. That staff provide written notice of the next Council meeting, a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance of the date of said meeting, to the following: a. Members of Council; b. Any person or public body that has requested to be notified of any future Council meeting(s); and, c. Any person or public body that has requested to be notified of Council’s decision on the subject applications.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
WHEREAS the invasive aquatic plant Water Soldier (Stratiotes aloides), a species prohibited under Ontario's Invasive Species Act, has been confirmed in Lake Simcoe; AND WHEREAS the Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group was formed in 2025 to support water soldier surveillance, monitoring and response in Lake Simcoe, and explore options to reduce its impacts; AND WHEREAS monitoring efforts in 2025 found approximately 450 hectares of water soldier in Cook's Bay, the largest infestation reported in North America; 6 AND WHEREAS the impacts to Lake Simcoe are significant including decreasing native plant biodiversity, inhibiting recreational activities such as swimming, boating, angling, and hunting, impacting the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation access to drinking water and cultural practices, impacting local farmers irrigation, reducing safe access for waterfront properties, and impacting drinking water intakes for Georgina residents; AND WHEREAS the Town of Georgina's Corporate Strategic Plan, Climate Action Plan, and stormwater management initiatives commit the municipality to protecting Lake Simcoe, reducing environmental stressors, and working collaboratively to address emerging environmental risks; AND WHEREAS the Clean Water Act, 2006, the Lake Simcoe Protection Act, and the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan guide the environmental protection of Lake Simcoe; AND WHEREAS the Canadian Action Plan to Address the Threat of Aquatic Invasive Species recognizes that the urgen
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0020 (PL-1) deeming certain Registered Plans of Subdivision or parts thereof not to be Registered Plans of Subdivision, Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, 9 Ashwood Avenue 2. Bylaw Number 2026-0021 (PL-1) deeming certain Registered Plans of Subdivision or parts thereof not to be Registered Plans of Subdivision, 9 Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, 6 Della Street 3. Bylaw Number 2026-0022 (PL-4), Part Lot Control, Blocks 127 to 133, Plan 65M-4857, Orchid Trail Phase 1
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 8:46pm to deal with the following matters; a. PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Volunteer Award of Merit Recipient Confirmation b. PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS-2026-0007, Item 11.1.a, Appointment to the Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
In regard to Item 17.1.a on the agenda under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees regarding Volunteer Award of Merit Recipient Confirmation; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly 10
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
In regard to Item 17.1.b on the agenda under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal and local board employees, confidential attachment to Report No. CS-2026- 0007, Item 11.1.a, appointment to the Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of office; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0023 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on March 4, 2026
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
1. That Report No. CS-2026-0007 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Corporate Services, dated March 4, 2026, 11 respecting an appointment to the Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee, be received. 2. That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the appointment. 3. 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 Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale