Council Meeting

That the August 14, 2024 Council agenda be adopted as presented.

That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of June 19, 2024 1. June 19, 2024 Council Minutes.pdf 2. Council Minutes of June 26, 2024 1. June 26, 2024 Council Minutes.pdf

That the following minutes be adopted; 3. Council Minutes of July 10, 2024

That Council receive the presentation provided by Mary Ann Cooper and Danyal Ahmed regarding the growth and programming expansion of the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture and requesting the Town provide five-year dedicated funding to create a stable operational foundation and a new Municipal Capital and Building Agreement for another 10 years, and refer the requests to the Chief Administrative Officer to schedule discussions with the Centre's representatives.

That Council receive the presentation providing an introduction to Automated Speed Enforcement which is to be implemented in the Town of Georgina to increase traffic safety, minimize collision and decrease potential harm.

That Council receive the presentation by Dr. Brian Ginn and Don Goodyear of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority regarding blue-green alga blooms that occur in Lake Simcoe and the potential danger they represent.

That the following motions be adopted: a. Consulting Services to Update Development Charges Background Study and Bylaw 1. Consulting Services to Update DC Background Study and Bylaw.pdf Report No. DCAO-2024-0012 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0252 That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2024-0012 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division of the Office of the Deputy CAO dated August 14, 2024 regarding consulting services to update the development charges background study and bylaw. That Council approve a new capital project for the consulting services to update the development charges background study and bylaw, with a budget of $70,000 to be funded by Development Charges. b. Municipal Asset Naming Proposal – Paul Higgins and Annabel Slaight Roches Point Community Eco Park 1. Municipal Asset Naming Proposal – Paul Higgins and Annabel Slaight Roches Point Community Eco Park .pdf 2. Attachment 1 - Data Collection.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - Municipal Asset Naming Policy.pdf 4. Attachment 3 - Draft Design for Signage.pdf Report No. CSD-2024-0015 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0253 That Council receive Report No. CSD-2024-0015 prepared by the Community Service Department dated August 14, 2024, respecting Municipal Asset Naming Policy – Paul Higgins and Annabel Slaight Roches Point Community Eco Park. That Council adopt the proposed recommendation from the Municipal Asset Naming Review Team to rename the Roches Point Eco Park to Paul Higgins and Annabel Slaight Roches Point Community Eco Park.

That the Council meeting recess at 10:04am

That Council receive Report DS-2024-0049 prepared by the Development Services Department dated August 14, 2024 respecting the preparation of a Housing Needs Assessment in order to access funding through the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) and the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF); and, That Council approve a budget of up to $50,000 from the Town’s Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve to retain a consultant to prepare a Housing Needs Assessment in compliance with the requirements of the federal government, for approval by Council and submission to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) by March 31, 2025.

That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2024-0011 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Department dated August 14, 2024, respecting the Water and Wastewater Draft Rate Study; That Council receive the presentation regarding the Water and Wastewater Draft Rate Study prepared by Hemson Consulting Limited; That Council discontinue the early payment discount in 2025 and endorse the draft rate increases presented in this report; and That Council direct staff to report back with the final rate study and financial plan in September 2024 for Council’s approval.

That the following by-laws be adopted: 1. Bylaw 2024-0057 (PL-1) to deem certain Registered Plans of Subdivision not to be Registered Plans of Subdivision, Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, 27 Forestry Drive 1. 06.266 Deeming By-law - 27 Forestry Drive.pdf 2. Bylaw 2024-0058 (COU-1) to amend Bylaw 2024-0034 (COU-1) to appoint members to the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee; Alice Tsang 1. Amended Bylaw - GEDAC Appointment.pdf 2. 2024-0058 Appointment to GEDAC, Alice Tsang, August 14, 2024.pdf

That Council receive, endorse and refer the request from the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee to the appropriate staff to consider a hybrid meeting structure for Committees of Council and for the Georgina Library Board, as well as to consider the feasibility of conducting hybrid meetings from a Georgina library location.

That Council endorse the position of Loyalist Township encouraging the Province to create a Municipal Accessibility Fund in order for municipalities to meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards.

That Council declare December 6th as National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, agree to raise the purple flag to raise awareness against violence targeting women and to share the flag-raising event on social media platforms and participate in the formal in-person flag-raising during the November 3rd 'Break the Silence Step in My Shoes' Walk event.

That Council receive the General Information items for the August 14, 2024 Council meeting with the exception of Item (iii) that has been removed for separate discussion.

That Council receive General Information Item 12.2.a (iii) and endorse the Town of Bradford West Gwllimbury's position lobbying for the creation of province-wide long-service medals for police and paramedics, modelled after the existing such award for firefighters, and urging the Premier, Minister of Health, Solicitor General, Minister of Citizenship and our local MPP to work collaboratively to create such awards and that this motion be circulated under the Mayor's signature.

That Council receive the staff briefing note advising of the use of Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada grant funding to purchase a Digital Vehicular Repeater System for Rescue 189, designed to bring two-way portable radio communications to a critical incident, command post or special event.

That Council receive the staff briefing note providing an update on the Municipal Heritage Register Review project.

That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:50am to deal with the following matter(s): APPROVAL OF 2024 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES; January 17 and 24, February 7 and 14, March 6 and 27, April 10 and 24, May 29 LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS, Section 239(2)(d), MA; C.U.P.E. Bargaining LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS, Section 239(2)(d), MA; GPFF Bargaining

That Council reconvene at 12:20pm and report on matters discussed in closed session.

regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.a under Section 239(2) (c) of the Municipal Act being adoption of 2024 Closed Session minutes, That Council adopt the following 2024 Closed Session minutes; January 17, January 24, February 7, February 14, March 6, March 27, April 10, April 24 and May 29.

regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.b under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act being labour relations or employee negotiations, regarding C.U.P.E. bargaining; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.

regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.c under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act being labour relations or employee negotiations, regarding GPFF bargaining; That Council receive the update provided.

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0059 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on August 14, 2024 1. 2024-0059 Confirming proceedings of Council, August 14, 2024.pdf

That the meeting adjourn at 12:21pm

That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of June 19, 2024 2. Council Minutes of June 26, 2024

That the following motions be adopted: a. Consulting Services to Update Development Charges Background Study and Bylaw Report No. DCAO-2024-0012 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0252 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2024-0012 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division of the Office of the Deputy CAO dated August 14, 2024 regarding consulting services to update the development charges background study and bylaw. 2. That Council approve a new capital project for the consulting services to update the development charges background study and bylaw, with a budget of $70,000 to be funded by Development Charges. Council 6 August 14, 2024 b. Municipal Asset Naming Proposal – Paul Higgins and Annabel Slaight Roches Point Community Eco Park Report No. CSD-2024-0015 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0253 1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2024-0015 prepared by the Community Service Department dated August 14, 2024, respecting Municipal Asset Naming Policy – Paul Higgins and Annabel Slaight Roches Point Community Eco Park. 2. That Council adopt the proposed recommendation from the Municipal Asset Naming Review Team to rename the Roches Point Eco Park to Paul Higgins and Annabel Slaight Roches Point Community Eco Park.

1. That Council receive Report DS-2024-0049 prepared by the Development Services Department dated August 14, 2024 respecting the preparation of a Housing Needs Assessment in order to access funding through the Canada Community- Building Fund (CCBF) and the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF); and, 2. That Council approve a budget of up to $50,000 from the Town’s Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve to retain a consultant to prepare a Housing Needs Assessment in compliance with the requirements of the federal government, for approval by Council 7 August 14, 2024 Council and submission to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) by March 31, 2025.

That the following by-laws be adopted: Council 8 August 14, 2024 1. Bylaw 2024-0057 (PL-1) to deem certain Registered Plans of Subdivision not to be Registered Plans of Subdivision, Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, 27 Forestry Drive 2. Bylaw 2024-0058 (COU-1) to amend Bylaw 2024-0034 (COU-1) to appoint members to the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee; Alice Tsang

That Council receive, endorse and refer the request from the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee to the appropriate staff to consider a hybrid meeting structure for Committees of Council as well as for the Georgina Library Board, as well as consider the feasibility of conducting hybrid meetings from a Georgina library location.

That Council receive General Information Item 12.2.a (iii) and endorse the Town of Bradford West Gwllimbury's position lobbying for the creation of a province-wide long-service medals for police and for paramedics, modelled after the existing such award for firefighters and urging the Premier, Minister of Health, Solicitor General, Minister of Citizenship and our local MPP to work collaboratively to create such awards and that this motion be circulated under the Mayor's signature.

That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:50am to deal with the following matter(s): a. APPROVAL OF 2024 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES; January 17 and 24, February 7 and 14, March 6 and 27, April 10 and 24, May 29 b. LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS, Section 239(2)(d), MA; C.U.P.E. Bargaining Council 11 August 14, 2024 c. LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS, Section 239(2)(d), MA; GPFF Bargaining

In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.a under Section 239(2) (c) of the Municipal Act being adoption of 2024 Closed Session minutes,  That Council adopt the following 2024 Closed Session minutes; January 17, January 24, February 7, February 14, March 6, March 27, April 10, April 24 and May 29.

In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.b under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act being labour relations or employee negotiations, regarding C.U.P.E. bargaining; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.

In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.c under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act being labour relations or employee negotiations, regarding GPFF bargaining; 1. That Council receive the update provided.

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0059 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on August 14, 2024