The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

April 16, 2025

Who was there

Present (7): Charlene Biggerstaff, Lee Dale, Naomi Davison, Dan Fellini, Dale Kerr Genge, Dave Neeson, Margaret Quirk

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 (36 motions)

35 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the April 16, 2025 Council agenda be adopted with the following addendum items; Item 12.2.b.b, Briefing Note, '2026 Town of Georgina Budget Process' Item 17.1.c, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(c), potential property disposition, Warden Avenue Item 17.1.d, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(i), Canadian Life Science and Technology Park
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of February 5, 2025 1. February 5, 2025 Council Minutes.pdf 2. Council Minutes of March 5, 2025 1. March 5, 2025 Council Minutes.pdf 3. Council Minutes of March 26, 2025 1. March 26, 2025 Council Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the presentation provided by staff from both Southlake Health and the Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team providing an update on work being undertaken to increase health care in Georgina be received with thanks.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the presentation provided by Glenn Grenier of McMillan LLP providing an update on the site alteration application of 2686570 Ontario Inc o/a IPCF Baldwin Airport at 5714 Smith Blvd in Baldwin including proposed improvements be received.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:17am, observe a 15-minute recess, and then discuss the following matters; c) A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; potential property disposition, Warden Avenue d) A TRADE SECRET OR SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL OR LABOUR RELATIONS INFORMATION, SUPPLIED IN CONFIDENCE TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, WHICH, IF DISCLOSED, COULD REASONABLY BE EXPECTED TO PREJUDICE SIGNIFICANTLY THE COMPETITIVE POSITION OR INTERFERE SIGNIFICANTLY WITH THE CONTRACTUAL OR OTHER NEGOTIATIONS OF A PERSON, GROUP OF PERSONS OR ORGANIZATION, Section 239(2)(i), MA, Canadian Life Science and Technology Park
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council reconvene into Open Session at 12:03pm and report on matters dealt with in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.c on the agenda under section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding potential property disposition, Warden Avenue; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.d on the agenda under Section 239(2)(i) of the Municipal Act, being a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organization, concerning Canadian Life Science and Technology Park; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff In
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025-0005 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated April 16, 2025 respecting the Development Charges Study 2025 – Draft Rates; and, That Council receive the presentation of Hemson Consulting Ltd. regarding the Draft Rates for the Development Charge Background Study and bylaw.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the Council meeting recess at 1:25pm
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Schedule 'A' to the Delegation of Powers and Duties bylaw be amended on page 16, Item No. 98, by adding the words 'not related to real property' so that it now reads 'expenditure or incur other liability not related to real property', and on page 17, Item No. 99, remove the words 'real or' so that it now reads 'Property, Personal'.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Defeated
That Council receive Report No. LS-2025-0004 dated April 16, 2025, prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services regarding the Delegation of Authority Bylaw and Policy. That Council pass the Delegation of Authority Bylaw. That Council adopt the Delegation of Authority Policy dated April 16, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive Report No. LS-2025-0001 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services Department, dated April 2, 2025, respecting the Proposed Advisory Committee Meeting Format; That Council express its appreciation to all the volunteers who continue to dedicate their time participating as Members of the Town's Advisory Committees; That Option 3 be the preferred format for conducting Advisory Committee meetings, being that each Advisory Committee shall determine its preferred meeting format, either Virtual or Structured Hybrid, at the first scheduled meeting of each Council term, and shall remain with this format for the duration of the term, that those Committees that choose to remain virtual may conduct one meeting per year in the hybrid (in person) format upon notifying the Clerk's Division 30 days prior, and that the Appeals Committee meetings shall remain in the virtual format at all times.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the General Information items for April 16, 2025, be received.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note announcing the renaming of the Georgina Pioneer Village to the Georgina Village Museum, complete with refreshed logos and branding.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note outlining the 2026 Town of Georgina budget process that will follow the process defined under O. Reg. 530/22 and be presented to Council and the Town Clerk on November 5, 2025, with proposed deliberations by Council on December 2 and 3, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0025 (TA-1) to levy a special charge upon business properties located in the Sutton Business Improvement Area and to provide for its collection 1. 2025-0025 Levy a special tax to commercial properties in the Sutton BIA, April 16, 2025.pdf 2. Attachment 1 - Bylaw.pdf 3. Attachment 2.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0026 (COU-1) appointing five (5) new Board members for the Sutton Business Improvement Area for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term 1. 2025 Sutton BIA Appointments Bylaw.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2025-0027 (COU-1) amending Bylaw 2024-0034 (COU-1), appointing members to the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 Term of Office 1. BEING A BYLAW TO AMEND BYLAW 2024-0034 (COU-1).pdf 4. Bylaw Number 2025-0028 (LI-3) further amending Bylaw. 2019-0061 (LI-3), being a bylaw to license, regulate and govern Short-Term Rental Accommodations 1. Update to Appendix 'C' of STRA By-law No 2019-0061, as amended.pdf 5. Bylaw Number 2025-0029 (AD-1) appointing a Deputy Fire Chief and alternate Community Emergency Management Co-ordinator for the Town of Georgina; Doug Bolton 1. Appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Doug Bolton.pdf 6. Bylaw Number 2025-0030 (PL-1) to deem certain registered plans of subdivision or parts thereof not to be registered plans of subdivision; Lot 25, Plan 124, Part of Lots 28 and 29, Conc. 3 (NG), 999 Lake Drive North 1. DEEM-2025-0003 Deeming By-law.pdf
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 7.1 Bylaw Number 2025-0031 (AD-3) to delegate various powers and duties
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 2:43pm, observe a 15 minute recess, and then discuss the following matters; ADOPTION OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES; June 4, August 14, September 11, October 9 and 30, November 6 and 20, December 11, 2024 and January 22, 2025 PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Volunteer Award of Merit Recipients finalization
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council reconvene into open session at 3:00pm and report on matters dealt with in closed session.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a on the agenda being the adoption of Closed Session minutes; That Council adopt the following minutes: June 19, 2024 August 14, 2024 September 11, 2024 October 9, 2024 October 30, 2024 November 6, 2024 November 20, 2024 December 11, 2024 January 22, 2025
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini In
Carried
regard to closed session item 17.1.b of the agenda under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, being personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, regarding Volunteer Award of Merit recipient's finalization; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Dale In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0032 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on April 16, 2025 1. 2025-0032 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on April 16, 2025.pdf
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 3:02pm
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of February 5, 2025 2. Council Minutes of March 5, 2025 3. Council Minutes of March 26, 2025
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the presentation provided by staff from both Southlake Health and the Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team providing an update on work being undertaken to increase health care in Georgina be received with thanks. 5
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following report recommendations be adopted as presented; b. 2024 Update – Economic Development and Tourism Strategy Report No. SI-2025-0003 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0098 1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2025-0003 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Strategic Initiatives Department, dated April 16, 2025, respecting the 6 “2024 Update – Economic Development and Tourism Strategy”. c. Investments – Annual Report Report No. DCAO-2025-0004 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0099 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025-0004 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated April 16, 2025 respecting the Investments – Annual Report. d. Appointments to the Board of Management and Approval of the 2025 Annual Budget for the Sutton Business Improvement Area (SBIA) Report No. SI-2025-0004 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0100 1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2025-0004 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated April 16, 2025, respecting the appointments to the Board of Management and approval of the 2025 budget for the Sutton Business Improvement Area (SBIA). 2. That the following individuals be appointed to the vacancies on the Board of Management for the Sutton Business Improvement Area (SBIA) for the remainder of the 2022- 2026 Term of Council and that Council pass a bylaw to give effect to these appointments: Elaine Coates Brandy Savage Nick Lekatis Dishon Shan Samantha Bo
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.c on the agenda under section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, being a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board regarding potential property disposition, Warden Avenue; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly. 10
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.d on the agenda under Section 239(2)(i) of the Municipal Act, being a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organization, concerning Canadian Life Science and Technology Park; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. LS-2025-0001 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services Department, dated April 2, 2025, respecting the Proposed Advisory Committee Meeting Format; 13 2. That Council express its appreciation to all the volunteers who continue to dedicate their time participating as Members of the Town's Advisory Committees; 3. That Option 3 be the preferred format for conducting Advisory Committee meetings, being that each Advisory Committee shall determine its preferred meeting format, either Virtual or Structured Hybrid, at the first scheduled meeting of each Council term, and shall remain with this format for the duration of the term, that those Committees that choose to remain virtual may conduct one meeting per year in the hybrid (in person) format upon notifying the Clerk's Division 30 days prior, and that the Appeals Committee meetings shall remain in the virtual format at all times.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
14 That Council receive the staff briefing note announcing the renaming of the Georgina Pioneer Village to the Georgina Village Museum, complete with refreshed logos and branding.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0025 (TA-1) to levy a special charge upon business properties located in the Sutton Business Improvement Area and to provide for its collection 15 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0026 (COU-1) appointing five (5) new Board members for the Sutton Business Improvement Area for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term 3. Bylaw Number 2025-0027 (COU-1) amending Bylaw 2024-0034 (COU-1), appointing members to the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 Term of Office 4. Bylaw Number 2025-0028 (LI-3) further amending Bylaw. 2019-0061 (LI- 3), being a bylaw to license, regulate and govern Short-Term Rental Accommodations 5. Bylaw Number 2025-0029 (AD-1) appointing a Deputy Fire Chief and alternate Community Emergency Management Co-ordinator for the Town of Georgina; Doug Bolton 6. Bylaw Number 2025-0030 (PL-1) to deem certain registered plans of subdivision or parts thereof not to be registered plans of subdivision; Lot 25, Plan 124, Part of Lots 28 and 29, Conc. 3 (NG), 999 Lake Drive North
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 2:43pm, observe a 15 minute recess, and then discuss the following matters; a. ADOPTION OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES; June 4, August 14, September 11, October 9 and 30, November 6 and 20, December 11, 2024 and January 22, 2025 b. PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, 16 Section 239(2)(b), MA; Volunteer Award of Merit Recipients finalization
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a on the agenda being the adoption of Closed Session minutes; 1. That Council adopt the following minutes:  June 19, 2024  August 14, 2024  September 11, 2024  October 9, 2024  October 30, 2024  November 6, 2024  November 20, 2024  December 11, 2024  January 22, 2025
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
17 In regard to closed session item 17.1.b of the agenda under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, being personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, regarding Volunteer Award of Merit recipient's finalization; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0032 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on April 16, 2025
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried

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