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Councillor Neesonin Item 18.1
What was decided (35 motions)
31 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the September 15th Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 18.1(d); Closed Session matter, Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations; Service Delivery Item No. 18.1(e); Closed Session, addition to description to include Municipal Act Section Number Item No. 7; amending page 2 of July 21st Council Minutes to specify the members of Council who handed out 'slow down' signs at the ROC
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on July 21, 2021. 1. July 15, 2021 Council Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CAO-2021-0017 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division of the Office of the Deputy CAO dated September 15 th , 2021 respecting a noise bylaw exemption request from Inland Iron & Metals. That Council authorize staff to execute the agreement (Attachment 1) between Inland Iron & Metals and the Town of Georgina.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
That correspondence from the City of Toronto requesting support of it's position concerning Bill 177, Stronger, Fairer Ontario Act Changes to Provincial Offences Act, be received and
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Referred
That correspondence from Dr. Lisa Fung suggesting Council request the Ontario Government to address the chronic under-funding of eye care in Ontario, be received and
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Referred
That Town Council endorse the request from Durham Region to permit 311 dialed calls made by its customers, residents and businesses within the Town of Georgia telephone exchange to be re-routed to the appropriate zone and contact centre of the municipality, town or county in which they reside, for a 311 number to be generated by Bell Canada, and refer the matter to the CAO's office for follow-up.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That Town Council endorse the Town of Newmarket's position encouraging the Province of Ontario to continue to recognize and support local libraries, maintain existing funding and initiate an annual investment in library resources, and refer the correspondence to the Georgina Library Board.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee's request to create a dedicated calming/sensory room within the MURC be received,
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Referred
That Town Council endorse the request to list the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee's accomplishments on the Town's website.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee's request for it's recommendations to be included in the 2021 operating budget for repair and rehabilitation of Town facilities through the Building Condition Assessment (BCA) be received and
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Referred
That the General Information Items listed for September 15, 2021, be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Town Council receive the briefing note providing a quarterly update on Cannabis Retail Store applications in Georgina along with staff comments to the AGCO respecting same.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Town Council receive the briefing note regarding the Holiday Celebrations Grant - Historic Downtowns, advising that the Economic Recovery Team will be providing each of the four downtown areas with a $4,000 grant for their 2021 Holiday Celebrations and marketing efforts to encourage shopping in these downtown areas.
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
WHEREAS the Holland Marsh Polder Phosphorus Recycling Facility is a proposed $40-million capital project by York Region; WHEREAS the Facility will reduce phosphorous runoff in the Holland River and Lake Simcoe by up to 40% and thereby protect the Lake's watershed from algae growth, resulting in better protection for the region's aquatic habitats, increased ecosystem biodiversity and protection of drinking water sources; WHEREAS the federal government has announced funding of up to $16 million for the Facility and York Region funding of up to $25 million as part of their broader "Upper York Sewage Solution" scheme; WHEREAS further to the June announcement and introduction of the York Region Wastewater Act by the Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, which, if passed, would "would put on hold the Environmental Assessment application for the Upper York Sewage" scheme; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Georgina: 1. Request that York Region, the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario work collaboratively to move the Holland Marsh Polder Phosphorous Recycling Facility forward notwithstanding the "paused" status of the broader Upper York Sewage scheme, including proceeding to an Environmental Assessment for the Facility commencing in 2021; 2. That further to the above request, the Province of Ontario support the funding of the Facility's construction; 3. That the Mayor be authorized to write a letter outlining the above, wi
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Quirk, Councillor Fellini, Councillor Neeson, Councillor Sebo, Councillor Harding, Regional Councillor Grossi, Councillor Waddington
That correspondence from Claire Malcolmson, Executive Director, Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition, requesting Council support the building of a Holland Marsh Polder Phosphorus Recycling Facility on the Holland River, be received.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted as presented: 1. Bylaw Number 2021-0062 (CON-1), agreement with Inland Iron & Metals, Handling of materials on Sundays and Statutory Holidays 1. Bylaw 2021-0062 Noise Exemption Agreement, Inland Iron and Metals, to September 28, 2023.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2021-0063 (AD-2) to appoint BDO Canada LLP as the Municipal Auditors for the Corporation of the Town of Georgina for the 2021 Fiscal Year 1. Bylaw 2021-0063 Appoint BDO Canada LLP as Municipal Auditors for 2021 Fiscal Year.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2021-0064 (BA-1) to authorize submission of application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corp for temporary borrowings to finance ongoing capital works, Multi-Use Recreation Complex 1. Bylaw 2021-0064 OILC Application, Financing Capital Works at MURC.pdf
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 10:18am pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act as amended, observe a recess, then deal with the following matters; PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, SECTION 239(2)(c), MA: 202 Church Street, Canada Post LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS, Section 239(2)(d), MA; Ratification of C.U.P.E. 905.26 PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential attachment to Report No. CAO-2021-0015, Appointments to the Town of Georgina Safe Streets Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Office LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS, Section 239(2)(d), MA; Service Delivery
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That Council reconvene into Open Session at 12:00pm and report on matters discussed in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.a being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act regarding a verbal update related to 202 Church Street; That Council receive the staff update and direct the Town Solicitor and staff to proceed as discussed.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Sebo In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.b being Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act regarding ratification of C.U.P.E. 905.26; That Council receive the update from the Director of Human Resources and direct staff to proceed with ratification of the agreement.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.c being a Personal Matter about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees under Section 239(2((b) of the Municipal Act; That Council authorizes the necessary appointments of the Committee Members. That Council receive Report No. CAO-2021-0015, prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Office of the Deputy CAO, dated September 15, 2021, respecting the appointments to the Town of Georgina Safe Streets Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Office. That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary by-laws to give effect to the appointments. That the appointments of the applicants selected by Council come into effect upon the adoption of this report and the acceptance of appointments by the respective committee designates.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Fellini In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.d, being Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act related to service delivery; That Council receive the staff update related to service delivery and direct staff to proceed as discussed.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington In
Carried
1. Bylaw Number 2021-0065 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on September 15, 2021. 1. Bylaw 2021-0065 Confirming Proceedings, September 15, 2021.pdf
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 12:05pm
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the September 15th Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 18.1(d); Closed Session matter, Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations; Service Delivery Item No. 18.1(e); Closed Session, addition to description to include Municipal Act Section Number 3 Item No. 7; amending page 2 of July 21st Council Minutes to specify the members of Council who handed out 'slow down' signs at the ROC
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on July 21, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. CAO-2021-0017 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division of the Office of the 4 Deputy CAO dated September 15th, 2021 respecting a noise bylaw exemption request from Inland Iron & Metals. 2. That Council authorize staff to execute the agreement (Attachment 1) between Inland Iron & Metals and the Town of Georgina.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
That correspondence from Claire Malcolmson, Executive Director, Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition, requesting Council support the building of a Holland Marsh Polder Phosphorus Recycling Facility on the Holland River, be received. 10
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted as presented: 1. Bylaw Number 2021-0062 (CON-1), agreement with Inland Iron & Metals, Handling of materials on Sundays and Statutory Holidays 2. Bylaw Number 2021-0063 (AD-2) to appoint BDO Canada LLP as the Municipal Auditors for the Corporation of the Town of Georgina for the 2021 Fiscal Year 3. Bylaw Number 2021-0064 (BA-1) to authorize submission of application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corp for temporary borrowings to finance ongoing capital works, Multi-Use Recreation Complex
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 10:18am pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act as amended, observe a recess, then deal with the following matters; 11 a. PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, SECTION 239(2)(c), MA: 202 Church Street, Canada Post b. LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS, Section 239(2)(d), MA; Ratification of C.U.P.E. 905.26 c. PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential attachment to Report No. CAO-2021-0015, Appointments to the Town of Georgina Safe Streets Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Office d. LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS, Section 239(2)(d), MA; Service Delivery
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.a being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act regarding a verbal update related to 202 Church Street; 1. That Council receive the staff update and direct the Town Solicitor and staff to proceed as discussed.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
12 In regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.b being Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act regarding ratification of C.U.P.E. 905.26; 1. That Council receive the update from the Director of Human Resources and direct staff to proceed with ratification of the agreement.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.c being a Personal Matter about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees under Section 239(2((b) of the Municipal Act; 1. That Council authorizes the necessary appointments of the Committee Members. 2. That Council receive Report No. CAO-2021-0015, prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Office of the Deputy CAO, dated September 15, 2021, respecting the appointments to the Town of Georgina Safe Streets Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Office. 3. That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary by-laws to give effect to the appointments. 4. That the appointments of the applicants selected by Council come into effect upon the adoption of this report and the acceptance of appointments by the respective committee designates.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 18.1.d, being Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act related to service delivery; 13 1. That Council receive the staff update related to service delivery and direct staff to proceed as discussed.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
1. Bylaw Number 2021-0065 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on September 15, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi