Council Meeting

That the January 27, 2021 Council agenda, with the following Addendum item, be adopted; Item No. 13(2)(b)(e), Briefing Note regarding the Rural Economic Development Grant Program.

That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Minutes of the December 9, 2020 Council Meeting. 1. Council Minutes, December 9, 2020.pdf

That verbal submissions from Ashley MacDonald and Iryna Eydt concerning Item 13(2)(b)(a), use of off-road vehicles in the Town of Georgina, and from Lee Dale and Jim Keenan concerning Item 13(1)(a), LSRCA report and motion concerning its discontinuation of the operation of the Pefferlaw Dam, be received with thanks.

That Report DS-2021-0012 requesting the designation of Bonnie Park in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act be

That Council receive the verbal update on the progress of the Pefferlaw Fire Hall.

That the Council meeting recess at 10:52am

That Council receive the following motion passed at the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority meeting on December 18, 2020, concerning the Pefferlaw Dam, and refer it to the Chief Administrative Officer and Town Clerk, along with the referenced petition, for discussion and any necessary adjustments to be made to the petition for inclusion in the first of a series of reports, ensuring the Town of Georgina works with the Conservation Authority staff to install the stop logs in the spring of 2021, with the Conservation Authority assisting the Town by providing all equipment and training required for the operation of the dam during a transition period; That the Authority discontinue operation of the dam effective December 1, 2021; That the Authority begin discussions with the Town of Georgina to transfer the two parcels of land collectively known as the Pefferlaw Dam Conservation Area and to finalize this land transfer by December 31, 2021. The legal descriptions of these parcels are as follows: PIN 03539-0059 (LT): PT LOT 23 CONCESSION 5 GEORGINA PT 1 65R4695 PIN 03539-0060 (LT): PT LOT 23 CONCESSION 5 GEORGINA PT 2 65R-3240; That Authority staff work with the Town of Georgina in 2021 as a transition period for the operation of the dam, including developing funding opportunities with the Town of Georgina for LSRCA staff and Town staff to install the stop logs together in the spring of 2021, providing the Town of Georgina with all equipment required for the operation of the d

That the General Information items for January 27, 2021 be received.

That the briefing note concerning potential use of off-road vehicles (ORVs) on Town of Georgina roadways be received and that the York Regional Police be requested to attend a Council meeting following the winter season to provide an overview of ATV enforcement within the Town over the last 12 months.

That Council receive the Briefing Note regarding the Integrity Commissioner Annual Report for the year 2020 by ADR Chambers.

That Council receive the briefing note concerning Filming in Georgina and prior to finalization of a comprehensive film policy, that staff obtain feedback from professional organizations associated with filming.

That the Briefing Note from the Economic Development and Tourism Division advising of the approval of Economic Development Grant applications, namely $2,287.50 to Scoopy Doo's Ice Cream Parlour at 10 The Queensway South through a COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan application and $191.95 to the Turkey Shoot Brewing Corporation at 7-482 The Queensway South through a Development Rebate COVID-19 application, be received.

That the Town of Georgina allow those property owners who may be experiencing financial difficulties due to COVID-19 to defer the February 26 installment payment without interest or penalty. That the Town also waive interest and penalty on all water bills for the first quarter of 2021, asking those not experiencing financial difficulties to continue making their payments as usual. That Town staff review and report back to Council prior to April 7th on the uptake and the costs associated with the program. The Town staff request the Province of Ontario to allow a deferral of payment with respect to their portion of the tax payment. That Town staff notify the Region of York of this deferral and request they consider deferral of the Region of York payment as well. YEA NAY ABSTAIN Mayor Quirk X Regional Councillor Grossi X Councillor Waddington X Councillor Fellini X Councillor Neeson X Councillor Sebo X Councillor Harding X Results 2 5 0

That Council receive and endorse the Tax Deferral Program as presented by staff, offering deferral for the first installment of the 2021 interim property tax bill and water/sewer bills until April 26th for property owners who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through loss of employment, temporary suspension of pay or general financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 and are able to provide supporting documentation to confirm eligibility through an application process. YEA NAY ABSTAIN Mayor Quirk X Regional Councillor Grossi X Councillor Waddington X Councillor Fellini X Councillor Neeson X Councillor Sebo X Councillor Harding X Results 5 2 0

That Council endorse the submission of an application to the Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant Program to support the establishment of a business incubator-accelerator at the LINK. That Council delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to execute any required agreements to implement the initiative. That Council allocate an upper limit of $150,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve for the business incubator-accelerator pilot, and that this amount be reduced accordingly based on finalizing partner-funding contributions, including the Region of York, Township of Brock and Town of East Gwillimbury.

1. Bylaw Number 2021-0004 (BA-1) to appoint signing officers for the Town of Georgina Corporate Accounts 1. Bylaw 2021-0004, Appoint Signing Officers for the Town of Georgina Corporate Accounts.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2021-0005 (AD-1) to appoint a Deputy Treasurer for the Town of Georgina 1. Bylaw 2021-0005, Appoint Deputy Treasurer, Shaun Hewitt, January 27, 2021.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2021-0006 (PL-3) to repeal Bylaw No. 2019-0003 (PL-3) imposing Cannabis interim Control, a Town-initiated Zoning Bylaw respecting Cannabis Production Facilities 1. Bylaw 2021-0006, Repeal Cannabis Interim Control.pdf

1. Bylaw Number 2021-0007 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on January 27, 2021. 1. Bylaw 2021-0007 Confirming Proceedings, January 27, 2021.pdf

That the meeting adjourn at 1:05pm

That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Minutes of the December 9, 2020 Council Meeting.

9 That Council receive the Briefing Note regarding the Integrity Commissioner Annual Report for the year 2020 by ADR Chambers.

1. That Council endorse the submission of an application to the Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant Program to support the establishment of a business incubator- accelerator at the LINK. 12 2. That Council delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to execute any required agreements to implement the initiative. 3. That Council allocate an upper limit of $150,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve for the business incubator-accelerator pilot, and that this amount be reduced accordingly based on finalizing partner-funding contributions, including the Region of York, Township of Brock and Town of East Gwillimbury.

1. Bylaw Number 2021-0004 (BA-1) to appoint signing officers for the Town of Georgina Corporate Accounts 2. Bylaw Number 2021-0005 (AD-1) to appoint a Deputy Treasurer for the Town of Georgina 3. Bylaw Number 2021-0006 (PL-3) to repeal Bylaw No. 2019-0003 (PL-3) imposing Cannabis interim Control, a Town-initiated Zoning Bylaw respecting Cannabis Production Facilities

1. Bylaw Number 2021-0007 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on January 27, 2021. 13