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 January 11, 2023 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 16.3, being Bylaw 2023-0001, amending and replacing Bylaw 2023-0001 noted as Item No. 16.1 on the agenda Item No. 16.4, being Bylaw 2023-0004 for the appointment of Members of Council to various advisory committees and boards two minor adjustments to the November 30th minutes on pages 20 and 27 of agenda for clarity
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as amended: 1. November 22, 2022 Council Minutes 1. Council Minutes, November 22, 2022.pdf page 5, 4th paragraph, the first sentence to be amended by adding 'Bill 23' and 'to bylaws' so that it now reads '-Town's Development Charge bylaw was passed in May of 2021, Bill 23 is retroactive to bylaws passed January 1st of 2022, therefore...' page 5, 5th paragraph, the word 'construction' be replaced with the word 'funding' so that it reads; 'The 2026 bylaw update may impact the funding of the MURC, along with the future parks and parkland.' 2. November 30, 2022 Council Minutes 1. Council Minutes, November 30, 2022.pdf
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Town Council receive the presentation provided by Maureen McDermott, Meaningful Care Matters, Ontario, and Sally Knocker, Meaningful Care Matters UK, regarding the Butterfly Approach of Long Term Care, and refer the matter to the Chief Administrative Officer's office for further discussion within the Development Services Department as applications are submitted for long term care, and to set up a tour of an Ontario facility that follows the Butterfly Approach.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
b. Economic Development Grant/Rebate Program Updates 1. Economic Development Grant Revisions - SI-2023-0001.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - SI-2023-001.pdf Report No. SI-2023-0001 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0004 That Council receive Report No. SI-2023-0001 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated January 11, 2023 respecting Economic Development Grant/Rebate Program Updates. That Council approve the Building Permit Application Fee Rebate Program as a permanent program as outlined in Section 4(ii). That Council approve an extension of the Temporary Patio Program until December 31, 2023. That Staff provide a report to Council on the 2020-23 Temporary Patio Program and preliminary recommendations for consideration with respect to an amendment to Zoning By-law 500 and the implementation of site-specific zoning provisions for outdoor patios. That Council approve a revision to the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Accessibility Grant Program to allow for an increase in the maximum grant amount from $2,000 to $5,000. That the Economic Recovery Team continue to review and approve all applications respecting any grant/rebate related programs until such time as the Economic Development Committee is reinstated and/or when expedited approvals of grant applications are required.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. LS-2023-0001 prepared by the Clerks Division, Legislative Services Department, dated January 11, 2023, regarding the terms of reference and best practices review of Council advisory committees, local boards, and appointments; 2. That Council express its appreciation to all of the volunteers who have dedicated their time to participating as members of advisory committees, local boards, or appointed roles; 3. That Council direct Staff to begin recruiting members for this term’s advisory committees, local boards and appointments; 4. That Council approve the concept of an Advisory Committees Handbook ; 6. That Council approve combining the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee (GEAC) and Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee (GWAC) as one, and the Georgina Safe Streets Committee (GSSC) and Georgina Trails and Active Transit Committee (GTATC) as one and adopt the mandate as set out in Staff Report LS-2023-0001; 7. That Council direct staff to engage with the Keswick Cemetery Board and the Cooke's Cemetery Board and report back to Council with a recommended structure for cemetery administration, and; 8. That Council direct Staff to work with the BIAs to address the housekeeping matters outlined in Staff Report LS-2023-0001.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
5. That Council approve combining the four (4) traditional appeal committees (i.e., Aggressive/Dangerous Dog, Licensing, Property Standards, and Short-Term Rental Accommodation), into one comprehensive Appeal Committee.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the Appeals Committee consist solely of Members of Council and that staff report back with a bylaw to give effect to this recommendation and rescind the previous appeal committee establishing bylaws.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council recognize the 'Tribute to Elvis' event to be held at the Stephen Leacock Theatre on January 28, 2023 to be a Municipally Significant event in support of an application for a Special Occasion Permit from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, and refer this motion to the appropriate staff.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive the Briefing Note providing an update concerning the Administrative Monetary Penalties Bylaw that will transfer the administration and enforcement of the Town's Traffic and Parking Bylaw from the authority of the Provincial Offences Act to the Municipal Act and referencing a bylaw requesting the AMPs come into effect on April 1, 2023 rather than February 1, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive the briefing note concerning the sale of lands municipally known as 202 Church Street, Keswick to Canada Post. That Council ratify the execution by the Chief Administrative officer of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated May 17, 2022 between Canada Post Corporation as Purchaser and The Corporation of the Town of Georgina as Vendor in respect of the lands known municipally as 202 Church Street, Keswick; That Council authorize the execution by the Chief Administrative Officer of the Parking License Agreement dated December 15, 2022 between Canada Post Corporation and The Corporation of the Town of Georgina in respect of the lands known municipally as 202 Church Street, Keswick as revised to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted: 2. Bylaw Number 2023-0002 (TR-1) amending Schedule 'A' to Bylaw No. 2017-0050 (TR-1), as amended, regulating parking on private property in the Town of Georgina 1. 2023-0002, Amend Sch 'A' of 2017-0050, regulating parking on private property, Jan. 11, 2023.pdf 3. Bylaw No. 2023-0001 (REG-1) amending the Administrative Monetary Penalty Bylaw Nos. 2022-0052 (REG-1) and 2022-0054 (TR-1) 1. Addendum, Bylaw 2023-0001, Amend Administrative Monetary Penalty Bylaw 2022-0052 and 2022-0054.pdf (Advisement: to replace Bylaw 2023-0001 (REG-1), Item No. 16.1 on the main agenda) 4. Bylaw Number 2023-0004 (COU-1) appointing Members of Council to various Advisory Committees and Boards for the 2022-2026 Term of Office 1. 2023-0004, Appoint Members of Council to Advisory Committees, January 11, 2023.pdf
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0003 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on January 11, 2023. 1. 2023-0003, Confirm Proceedings, January 11, 2023.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 11:30am.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the January 11, 2023 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 16.3, being Bylaw 2023-0001, amending and replacing Bylaw 2023-0001 noted as Item No. 16.1 on the agenda Item No. 16.4, being Bylaw 2023-0004 for the appointment of Members of Council to various advisory committees and boards two minor adjustments to the November 30th minutes on pages 20 and 27 of agenda for clarity 3
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as amended: 1. November 22, 2022 Council Minutes page 5, 4th paragraph, the first sentence to be amended by adding 'Bill 23' and 'to bylaws' so that it now reads '-Town's Development Charge bylaw was passed in May of 2021, Bill 23 is retroactive to bylaws passed January 1st of 2022, therefore...' page 5, 5th paragraph, the word 'construction' be replaced with the word 'funding' so that it reads; 'The 2026 bylaw update may impact the funding of the MURC, along with the future parks and parkland.' 2. November 30, 2022 Council Minutes
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
b. Economic Development Grant/Rebate Program Updates Report No. SI-2023-0001 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0004 1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2023-0001 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated January 11, 2023 respecting Economic Development Grant/Rebate Program Updates. 2. That Council approve the Building Permit Application Fee Rebate Program as a permanent program as outlined in Section 4(ii). 5 3. That Council approve an extension of the Temporary Patio Program until December 31, 2023. 4. That Staff provide a report to Council on the 2020-23 Temporary Patio Program and preliminary recommendations for consideration with respect to an amendment to Zoning By-law 500 and the implementation of site-specific zoning provisions for outdoor patios. 5. That Council approve a revision to the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Accessibility Grant Program to allow for an increase in the maximum grant amount from $2,000 to $5,000. 6. That the Economic Recovery Team continue to review and approve all applications respecting any grant/rebate related programs until such time as the Economic Development Committee is reinstated and/or when expedited approvals of grant applications are required.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
10 1. That Council receive the briefing note concerning the sale of lands municipally known as 202 Church Street, Keswick to Canada Post. 2. That Council ratify the execution by the Chief Administrative officer of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated May 17, 2022 between Canada Post Corporation as Purchaser and The Corporation of the Town of Georgina as Vendor in respect of the lands known municipally as 202 Church Street, Keswick; 3. That Council authorize the execution by the Chief Administrative Officer of the Parking License Agreement dated December 15, 2022 between Canada Post Corporation and The Corporation of the Town of Georgina in respect of the lands known municipally as 202 Church Street, Keswick as revised to the satisfaction of the Town Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
11 That the following bylaws be adopted: 2. Bylaw Number 2023-0002 (TR-1) amending Schedule 'A' to Bylaw No. 2017-0050 (TR-1), as amended, regulating parking on private property in the Town of Georgina 3. Bylaw No. 2023-0001 (REG-1) amending the Administrative Monetary Penalty Bylaw Nos. 2022-0052 (REG-1) and 2022-0054 (TR-1) (Advisement: to replace Bylaw 2023-0001 (REG-1), Item No. 16.1 on the main agenda) 4. Bylaw Number 2023-0004 (COU-1) appointing Members of Council to various Advisory Committees and Boards for the 2022-2026 Term of Office
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0003 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on January 11, 2023.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Genge