The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

April 27, 2022

Who was there

Present (3): Dan Fellini, 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)

31 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the April 27, 2022 agenda be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on March 30, 2022. 1. Council Minutes, March 30, 2022.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the delegation provide by Miku Linkruus concerning garbage/recycling pickup and maintenance of the roads on Polva Promenade in Udora.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That Council receive the verbal update provided by staff concerning the Multi Use Recreation Centre (MURC) construction.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2022-0006 prepared by the Recreation Services Division, Community Services Department dated April 27, 2022 respecting the results and outcomes of the Pefferlaw Recreation Needs Study.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
2. That Council approve the recommendation to proceed with a small to moderate new design/build of a combined skate and pump park in the value of $900,000 on the grounds of the Pefferlaw Park at 38 Pete’s Lane, Pefferlaw, Ontario inclusive of lighting and camera monitoring system. YEA NAY Abstain Mayor Quirk X Councillor Fellini X Councillor Neeson X Councillor Sebo X Councillor Harding X Regional Councillor Grossi X Councillor Waddington X Results 6 1 0
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
3. That Council approve the creation of an outdoor Sports Zone on the Pefferlaw Ice Pad outside of the winter season which will include resurfacing the ice pad, facility signage, implementation and purchase of sports equipment including but not limited to permanent basketballs, removable tennis nets and pickleball nets in the amount of $200,000. 4. That Council approve up to a maximum $200,000 to improve and enhance existing pathway connections and park amenities. 5. That Council approve the installation of a community garden on the property of the 38 Pete’s Lane, Pefferlaw, Ontario inclusive of site preparation, maintenance of surrounding area and essential equipment for operation of the garden in the amount of $45,000.00. 6. That Council direct staff to explore partnerships with the Georgina-Brock Garden Club and PAR (Pefferlaw Association of Ratepayers) to provide expertise and support to establish a framework for executing and maintaining the proposed community garden. 7. That Council approve the remaining $101,750 capital funds to be used as a contingency fund for the above projects. 8. That staff report back to Council at the completion of these projects with balance of funds remaining for potential additional amenities including a leash-free dog park area and installation of electronic signage at the Pefferlaw Fire Hall. 9. That staff engage in conversation with the Pefferlaw Association of Ratepayers (PAR) to discuss the possibility of providing grant funding to the P
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Quirk, Councillor Fellini, Councillor Neeson, Councillor Sebo, Councillor Harding, Regional Councillor Grossi, Councillor Waddington
That the Council meeting recess at 10:55am.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That Council receive Report No. SI-2022-0003 prepared by the Strategic Initiatives Department regarding the endorsement of the proposed Streetscape Design Manual; That Council endorse the Streetscape Design Manual prepared by WSP Canada Inc. and provided as Attachment 1 to Report No. SI-2022-0003 as amended to include comments from York Region; That the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Town’s Grant Review Team continue to investigate and review potential opportunities that would assist with funding the implementation of Streetscape enhancements across the Municipality; That a copy of Report No. SI-2022-0003 and Council’s Resolution thereon be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of York, Transportation Services Department; That Town Staff meet with the Regional Municipality of York on a regular basis to discuss upcoming capital projects on Regional road allowances within the Town of Georgina, in order to identify possible opportunities to implement the various design details contained within the Streetscape Design Manual as outlined in Attachment 1; and That Town Staff meet with the Regional Municipality of York with respect to the High Street resurfacing project planned for 2024 and review opportunities to incorporate additional streetscape design features as part of this resurfacing project. And further, to review with Regional Staff the ability to obtain funding for these design features through the York Region Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program, and that thi
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Referred
That Council receive Report No. SI-2022-0004 prepared by the Strategic Initiatives Department respecting the Ontario Water Centre’s request for loan guarantor. That Council authorize the Mayor and Treasurer to execute the necessary documents for the Corporation of the Town of Georgina to act as a guarantor for the Ontario Water Centre in their loan agreement with South Lake Community Futures.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That Council recognize the May 7th concert with matt Morson's Who We Are Music Showcase to be held at the Stephen Leacock Centre to be a 'Municipally Significant Event' in support of the applications for a Special Occasion Permit from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and that it be
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Referred
That Council receive correspondence from the Region of York requesting consideration of its review of Regional Winter Maintenance - Roles and Responsibilities, and refer it to the Operations and Infrastructure Department for comments.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the easing of public health and workplace safety measures and refer it to the CAO's office for detailed information.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and housing regarding the Community Housing Renewal Strategy to stabilize and grow the community housing sector and refer it to the Development Services Department for disposition.
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from Assistant Deputy Minister Harkness, Ministry of Transportation, advising that the Ministry is committed to its comprehensive consultation program that has been designed to keep all interested stakeholders informed and the Bradford Bypass process transparent.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs advising that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Ontario, and that it be
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Referred
That the General Information items for April 27, 2022 be received.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That Council receive the Pefferlaw Dam Update and acknowledge that staff will be reporting to Council at the end of June, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the briefing note concerning Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Waterfront Signage at seven locations to educate the public on the importance of Lake Simcoe and the need to preserve and protect the future health of Lake Simcoe and the watershed and that staff investigate the purchase of one additional sign for Willow Wharf Park; Young's Harbour (Lake Drive South and Walter Drive) Rayner's Road Boat Launch (532 Lake Drive North) Sheppard Wharf (971 Lake Drive East) Jackson's Point Harbour/Malone Wharf King Street road end Virginia Wharf (7792 Black River Road at Hadden Road, Virginia Beach) Holmes Point road end
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted, and amending the reference from Joe Dales 'Blvd' to Joe Dales 'Drive'; 1. Bylaw Number 2022-0030 (TR-1) amending Schedule II of Bylaw 2002-0046 (TR-1) regulating traffic and controlling the parking of vehicles, to include a section of Lakeview Blvd 1. Bylaw 2022-0030, Amend 2002-0046, Sch.II, No Parking, Lakeview Blvd.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2022-0031 (TR-1) amending Schedule V of Bylaw 2002-0046 (TR-1) regulating traffic and controlling the parking of vehicles, No Stopping, various roads 1. Bylaw 2022-0031, Amend 2002-0046, Sch V, No Stopping, various roads.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2022-0032 (TR-1) amending Schedule XXVIII of By-law 2022-0046 regulating traffic and controlling the parking of vehicles, Speed Limits, Bethel Sideroad, Lake Drive South 1. Bylaw 2022-0032, Amend 2002-0046, Sch XXVIII, Speed Limits, Bethel Sdrd, Lake Drive South.pdf 4. Bylaw Number 2022-0033 (DE-2) authorizing the issuance of debentures from the Region of York for the Julia Munro Park 1. Bylaw 2022-0033, Authorize Issuance of Debentures, Julia Munro Park.pdf
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 12:10pm pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, to deal with the following matter: Confidential attachment to Report LS-2022-0007 appointment to the Committee of Adjustment for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Office
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That Council reconvene at 12:24pm and report on matters discussed in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 18.1(a) under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, being personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly. That Council receive Report No. LS-2022-0007, prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services Department, dated April 27, 2022, respecting the appointment to the Town of Georgina Committee of Adjustment for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Office. That Council execute the necessary by-law to give effect to the appointment. That the appointment of the applicant selected by Council come into effect upon the execution of the by-law to give effect to the appointment and the acceptance of appointment by the respective committee designate.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2022-0034 (COU-) confirming the proceedings of Council on April 27, 2022 1. Bylaw 2022-0034, Confirm Proceeedings, April 27, 2022, 9am.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 12:25pm
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 March 30, 2022.
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
c. Approval of Funding for the Construction and Installation of a Monument Foundation Wall at the Keswick Cemetery and Single Source Acquisition Report No. CSD-2022-0009 RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0140 1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2022-0009 prepared by the Community Services Department, dated April 27, 2022 respecting the funding necessary for the installation of a new foundation wall at the Keswick Cemetery be received; 2. That Council approve the capital funding required for this project in the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand ($25,000) Dollars inclusive of applicable 1.76% non-rebate tax to cover the anticipated construction and installation costs; 3. That Council authorize the Treasurer to fund up to $25,000 from the Keswick Cemetery Reserve to cover the anticipated construction costs; 4. That Council authorize the Manager of Procurement to proceed with a sole source acquisition for the construction and installation of a new foundation wall at the Keswick Cemetery (identified and surveyed as ROW E) through Lloyd E. Baker Limited (Baker Vaults – current interment service provider) in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand ($25,000) Dollars. 5. That Council directs staff to review the current cemetery interment fees for inclusion in our rates and charges bylaw. d. Debenture Approval Report No. DCAO-2022-0005 RESOLUTION NO. C-2022-0141 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2022-0005 prepared by the Finance Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated April 27, 6 2022
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the verbal update provided by staff concerning the Multi Use Recreation Centre (MURC) construction. 8
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
2. That Council approve the recommendation to proceed with a small to moderate new design/build of a combined skate and pump park in the value of $900,000 on the grounds of the Pefferlaw Park at 38 Pete’s Lane, Pefferlaw, Ontario inclusive of lighting and camera monitoring system. YEA NAY Abstain 10 Mayor Quirk X Regional Councillor Grossi X Councillor Waddington X Councillor Fellini X Councillor Neeson X Councillor Sebo X Councillor Harding X Results 6 1 0
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2022-0003 prepared by the Strategic Initiatives Department regarding the endorsement of the proposed Streetscape Design Manual; 2. That Council endorse the Streetscape Design Manual prepared by WSP Canada Inc. and provided as Attachment 1 to Report No. SI-2022-0003 as amended to include comments from York Region; 3. That the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Town’s Grant Review Team continue to investigate and review potential 13 opportunities that would assist with funding the implementation of Streetscape enhancements across the Municipality; 4. That a copy of Report No. SI-2022-0003 and Council’s Resolution thereon be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of York, Transportation Services Department; 5. That Town Staff meet with the Regional Municipality of York on a regular basis to discuss upcoming capital projects on Regional road allowances within the Town of Georgina, in order to identify possible opportunities to implement the various design details contained within the Streetscape Design Manual as outlined in Attachment 1; and 6. That Town Staff meet with the Regional Municipality of York with respect to the High Street resurfacing project planned for 2024 and review opportunities to incorporate additional streetscape design features as part of this resurfacing project. And further, to review with Regional Staff the ability to obtain funding for these design features through the York Region Municipal Streetscape Partnership
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Referred
15 That Council recognize the May 7th concert with matt Morson's Who We Are Music Showcase to be held at the Stephen Leacock Centre to be a 'Municipally Significant Event' in support of the applications for a Special Occasion Permit from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and that it be
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Referred
That Council receive correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the easing of public health and workplace safety measures and refer it to the CAO's office for detailed information. 16
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted, and amending the reference from Joe Dales 'Blvd' to Joe Dales 'Drive'; 1. Bylaw Number 2022-0030 (TR-1) amending Schedule II of Bylaw 2002- 0046 (TR-1) regulating traffic and controlling the parking of vehicles, to include a section of Lakeview Blvd 2. Bylaw Number 2022-0031 (TR-1) amending Schedule V of Bylaw 2002- 0046 (TR-1) regulating traffic and controlling the parking of vehicles, No Stopping, various roads 3. Bylaw Number 2022-0032 (TR-1) amending Schedule XXVIII of By-law 2022-0046 regulating traffic and controlling the parking of vehicles, Speed Limits, Bethel Sideroad, Lake Drive South 19 4. Bylaw Number 2022-0033 (DE-2) authorizing the issuance of debentures from the Region of York for the Julia Munro Park
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 12:10pm pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, to deal with the following matter: a. Confidential attachment to Report LS-2022-0007 appointment to the Committee of Adjustment for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Office
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 18.1(a) under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, being personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly. 2. That Council receive Report No. LS-2022-0007, prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services Department, dated April 27, 2022, respecting the appointment to the Town of Georgina Committee of Adjustment for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Office. 3. That Council execute the necessary by-law to give effect to the appointment. 20 4. That the appointment of the applicant selected by Council come into effect upon the execution of the by-law to give effect to the appointment and the acceptance of appointment by the respective committee designate.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2022-0034 (COU-) confirming the proceedings of Council on April 27, 2022
Moved by Regional Councillor Grossi, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried

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