Council Meeting

That the February 10, 2021 Council agenda be adopted as presented

That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 20, 2021. 1. Council Minutes of January 20, 2021.pdf 2. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 27, 2021. 1. Council Minutes of January 27, 2021.pdf 3. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 3, 2021. 1. Council Minutes of February 3, 2021.pdf

That Council receive the verbal input from Karen Wolfe on behalf of Friends of the Dam respecting Item No. 13(1)(b)(a) concerning the proposed transfer of ownership of the Pefferlaw Dam from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority to the Town of Georgina and its continued operation.

b. Catering Road and Dalton Road Road Closure for works related to Plan of Subdivision 19T-15G03, Part of Lots 21, 22 and 23, Concession 7 (NG) 1. Catering Road Full Road Closure for Works Related to Ainslie Hill.pdf 2. All Attachments.pdf Report No. DS-2021-0008 RESOLUTION NO. C-2021-0046 That Council receive Report No. DS-2021-0008, prepared by the Development Engineering Division, Development Services Department dated February 24, 2021 respecting a Catering Road and Dalton Road road closure for the purpose of municipal service installation relating to Plan of Subdivision 19T-15G03. That Council authorize a road closure of Dalton Road and Catering Road from the intersection of Dalton Road and Baseline Road to the intersection of Catering Road and Country Mile Lane, from March 15 2021 to September 30 2021, subject to the approval of the Municipal Region of York and Director of Operations and Infrastructure. c. Annual Drinking Water System Summary Reports for the Town of Georgina Drinking Water System & Annual Management Review of the Town Drinking 1. Report OI-2021-0004, Annual Drinking Water System Summary Reports.pdf Report No. OI-2021-0004 RESOLUTION NO. C-2021-0047 1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2021-0004 prepared by the Operations and Infrastructure Department dated February 24, 2021, including the following attached reports; i) Annual Water Quality Summary Report for the Keswick-Sutton Water Distribution System as required by Section 11 of Regulation 170/03, und

That Council receive Report No. DS-2021-0007 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Development Services Department and Economic Recovery Team dated February 24, 2021 respecting the proposed revisions to the Economic Development Grant Programs. That Council approve the proposed updates to the Development Application Rebate and Community Improvement Plan Grant Programs as set out in Section 4 of Report No. DS-2021-0007.

That Council receive Report No. CS-2021-0002 prepared by the Finance Division, Corporate Services Department dated February 24, 2021 respecting the issuance of debentures for the Pefferlaw Fire Hall, The Link Phase 2 and 3, and the Wexford Pumping Station Replacement; That authorization be given to long-term finance the Pefferlaw Fire Hall through the issue of debentures of The Regional Municipality of York (the “Region”) in the principal amount not to exceed $5,800,000 with a repayment term not to exceed thirty (30) years in accordance with the authority set out in the 2017, 2018 and 2019 budget; That authorization be given to long-term finance The Link Phase 2 and 3 through the issue of debentures of The Regional Municipality of York (the “Region”) in the principal amount not to exceed $2,450,000 with a repayment term not to exceed thirty (30) years in accordance with the authority set out in the 2017 and 2018 budget; That authorization be given to long-term finance the Wexford Pumping Station Replacement through the issue of debentures of The Regional Municipality of York (the “Region”) in the principal amount not to exceed $2,322,000 with a repayment term not to exceed twenty (20) years in accordance with the authority set out in the 2018 budget; That the Treasurer be provided authorization to contribute any excess debenture proceeds to reserves and/or draw any deficiency from reserves as outlined in section 6 of report CS-2021-0002; That a By-law be adopted to request th

That the Council Meeting recess at 10:28am

That Report No. DS-2021-0022 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department dated February 24, 2021, be received for information. That Council endorse Report No. DS-2021-0022 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department dated February 24, 2021, as the Town of Georgina’s comments and input into the 10 Year Review of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, supplementing the Council resolution of October 28, 2020. That the Province of Ontario update its Phosphorous Reduction Strategy to examine the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Master Plans of watershed municipalities, and in consultation with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, prioritize effective phosphorous reduction works and develop a funding strategy to accelerate their development and implementation. That prior to posting any notices of changes to the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan Act or Lake Simcoe Protection Plan on the Environmental Bill of Rights web-site that the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Park undertake an additional round of consultation of any such proposed changes. That the Council of the Town of Georgina requests that the Province of Ontario revise the Phosphorus Reduction Strategy to create a time bound plan and the associated budgets to achieve the 55% phosphorus pollution reduction to no more than 44 tonnes per year as soon as possible. That the Council of the Town of Georgina hereby opposes the use of Minister Zoning Orders by th

That Council proclaim the last Sunday of May annually as 'National AccessAbility Week' and encourages the wearing of red on Red Shirt Day celebrated on the Wednesday of National AcessAbility Week annually in support of people living with disabilities, to celebrate the achievements and contributions of persons with disabilities and to help create an accessible, inclusive Canada.

That Council receive the submission from the Briars Community Association outlining its opinions regarding the Mossington Wharf, Mossington Bridge and the resolutions of the Waterfront Parks Master Study as it relates to these locations, that Council recognize the effort in compiling and submitting the Association's input, and refer it to the appropriate staff for a response where appropriate and refer the submission to the Waterfront Master Plan Study for consideration and review.

That correspondence from the Lake Simcoe Coalition regarding the provincial review of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan be received.

That correspondence from the Region of York concerning the Upper York Sewage Solutions Individual Environmental Assessment Approval Status Update providing an update on the file and subsequent information related to an alternative southern solution proposed by the Province be received.

That Council receive and accept the staff memorandum advising of a correction to Report No. DS-2021-0022 and request staff to correct the report accordingly.

That correspondence from the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville advising of its position concerning the York Region Upper York Sewerage Solution Plan be received.

That the verbal update by the Fire Chief concerning the closure of the Ontario Fire College on March 31st be received and that the Fire Chief submit, for the March 3rd Council meeting, draft comments for consideration by the Province to ensure that the Province will continue to meet the demands and needs of our municipal fire service.

That Council received the balance of the General Information items for the February 24th Council meeting.

That Council receive the verbal update provided by staff concerning the ownership of the Pefferlaw Dam, its potential transfer to the Town of Georgina, as well as its repair and maintenance requirements.

That the following Committee of Adjustment Planning Matters be received; a. Under Review 1. COA Planning Matters, Under Review.pdf c. Decisions 1. COA Planning Matters, Decisions.pdf

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2021-0013 (DE-2) to authorize the issuance of debentures by the Region for the Pefferlaw Fire Hall, the Link Phase 2 and 3 and Wexford Pumping Station Replacement 1. Bylaw 2021-0013 Issuance of Debentures; Pefferlaw Fire Hall, the Link Phase 2 and 3, Wexford Pumping Station Replacement.pdf

That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:45am

That the Council Members reconvene into Open Session at 2:42pm, report on matters discussed in Closed Session and that the meeting continue past the four-hour time frame.

regards to Closed Session Item 18.1(a) of the agenda being a Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations matter under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act - Request for Mandate to Bargain, CUPE 905.26 Roads and Waterworks, verbal report, that Council receive the report and the Director of Human Resources proceed as discussed.

regards to Closed Section Item No. 18.1(b) of the agenda being Advice that is subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose under Section 239(2) (f) of the Municipal Act - Pefferlaw Dam, Solicitor verbal report - that Council receive the report and direct staff and the Town Solicitor to continue discussion with all parties regarding the potential transition of the dam ownership to the Town; that staff are directed to formally request funding from the Province, Federal MPP and MP, in advance of any potential transition of the ownership process to the Town, and the Town Solicitor provide a briefing note summarizing his legal considerations and the next steps for a future public agenda.

regards to Closed Session Item No. 18.1(c) of the agenda being Advice that is subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act - Johnston Cemetery, Solicitor verbal report, that Council receive the report and direct staff and the Town solicitor to proceed with additional discussions regarding the donation of the cemetery and the remnant land between the cemetery and fire hall lot line, that staff and Council formally object to the order of closure of the cemetery or movement of bodies, and that the request from the Heritage Committee to formally request Council proceed with the necessary steps regarding a heritage designation on the Johnston Cemetery lands be presented at the March 3rd Council meeting.

regards to Closed Session Item No. 18.1(d) of the agenda being a Personal Matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act - Confidential Attachment to Report No. CAO-2021-0001, 'Appointments to Town of Georgina Committees for the Remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Office', that Council receive the confidential attachment to Report CAO-2021-0001, and the appointments of the applicants selected by Council come into effect with the adoption of Report CAO-2021-0001 and the acceptance of the appointments by the respective Committee designate.

regards to Closed Session Item No. 18.1(e) of the agenda being a Personal Matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act respecting a Human Resources Director verbal update, that Council receive the verbal report from the Director of Human Resources and staff report back accordingly regarding the redeployment of staff to support the static vaccination clinic at the Georgina Ice Palace, and that a further update will be provided by the Director of Emergency Services and Fire Chief, under community announcements at the March 3rd Council meeting regarding EOC operations and the static vaccination clinic operation.

1. That Council receive Report No. CAO-2021-0001 prepared by the Clerk's Division, Office of the Deputy CAO, dated February 24, 2021, respecting the appointments to the Town of Georgina Committees for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Office. 2. That Council reviewed the confidential attachment detailing the selection outcome for the following committees: a. Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee b. Georgina Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee c. Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee 3. That Council direct the Clerk's Division to prepare the necessary bylaws to give effect to the appointments. 4. That the appointments of the applicants selected by Council come into effect upon the adoption of this report and the acceptance of appointments by the respective committee designate.

That the following by-law be adopted: 1. Bylaw Number 2021-0014 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on February 24, 2021. 1. Bylaw 2021-0014 Confirm Proceedings, February 24, 2021.pdf

That the meeting adjourn at 2:55pm.

That the February 24, 2021 Council agenda be adopted as presented

That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 20, 2021. 2. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on January 27, 2021. 3. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on February 3, 2021.

b. Catering Road and Dalton Road Road Closure for works related to Plan of Subdivision 19T-15G03, Part of Lots 21, 22 and 23, Concession 7 (NG) Report No. DS-2021-0008 RESOLUTION NO. C-2021-0046 1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2021-0008, prepared by the Development Engineering Division, Development Services Department dated February 24, 2021 respecting a Catering Road and Dalton Road road closure for the purpose of municipal service installation relating to Plan of Subdivision 19T-15G03. 2. That Council authorize a road closure of Dalton Road and Catering Road from the intersection of Dalton Road and Baseline Road to the intersection of Catering Road and Country Mile Lane, from March 15 2021 to September 30 2021, subject to the approval of the Municipal Region of York and Director of Operations and Infrastructure. c. Annual Drinking Water System Summary Reports for the Town of Georgina Drinking Water System & Annual Management Review of the Town Drinking Report No. OI-2021-0004 RESOLUTION NO. C-2021-0047 1. That Council receive Report No. OI-2021-0004 prepared by the Operations and Infrastructure Department dated February 24, 2021, including the following attached reports; i) Annual Water Quality Summary Report for the Keswick-Sutton Water Distribution System as required by Section 11 of Regulation 170/03, under the Safe Drinking Water Act (Attachment 1); ii) Annual Summary Report for Municipal Council as required by Schedule 22 of Regulation 170/03, under the Safe Drin

1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2021-0007 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Development Services Department and Economic Recovery Team dated 6 February 24, 2021 February 24, 2021 respecting the proposed revisions to the Economic Development Grant Programs. 2. That Council approve the proposed updates to the Development Application Rebate and Community Improvement Plan Grant Programs as set out in Section 4 of Report No. DS-2021-0007.

1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2021-0002 prepared by the Finance Division, Corporate Services Department dated February 24, 2021 respecting the issuance of debentures for the Pefferlaw Fire Hall, The Link Phase 2 and 3, and the Wexford Pumping Station Replacement; 2. That authorization be given to long-term finance the Pefferlaw Fire Hall through the issue of debentures of The Regional Municipality of York (the “Region”) in the principal amount not to exceed $5,800,000 with a repayment term not to exceed thirty (30) years in accordance with the authority set out in the 2017, 2018 and 2019 budget; 3. That authorization be given to long-term finance The Link Phase 2 and 3 through the issue of debentures of The Regional Municipality of York (the “Region”) in the principal amount not to exceed $2,450,000 with a repayment term not to exceed thirty (30) years in accordance with the authority set out in the 2017 and 2018 budget; 4. That authorization be given to long-term finance the Wexford Pumping Station Replacement through the issue of debentures of The Regional Municipality of York (the “Region”) in the principal amount not to exceed $2,322,000 with a repayment 7 February 24, 2021 term not to exceed twenty (20) years in accordance with the authority set out in the 2018 budget; 5. That the Treasurer be provided authorization to contribute any excess debenture proceeds to reserves and/or draw any deficiency from reserves as outlined in section 6 of report CS- 2021-0002; 6.

1. That Report No. DS-2021-0022 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department dated February 24, 2021, be received for information. 2. That Council endorse Report No. DS-2021-0022 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department dated February 24, 2021, as the Town of Georgina’s comments and input into the 10 Year Review of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, supplementing the Council resolution of October 28, 2020. 3. That the Province of Ontario update its Phosphorous Reduction Strategy to examine the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Master Plans of watershed municipalities, and in consultation with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, prioritize effective phosphorous reduction works and develop a funding strategy to accelerate their development and implementation. 8 February 24, 2021 4. That prior to posting any notices of changes to the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan Act or Lake Simcoe Protection Plan on the Environmental Bill of Rights web-site that the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Park undertake an additional round of consultation of any such proposed changes. 5. That the Council of the Town of Georgina requests that the Province of Ontario revise the Phosphorus Reduction Strategy to create a time bound plan and the associated budgets to achieve the 55% phosphorus pollution reduction to no more than 44 tonnes per year as soon as possible. 6. That the Council of the Town of Georgina hereby opposes t

10 February 24, 2021 That correspondence from the Lake Simcoe Coalition regarding the provincial review of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan be received.

12 February 24, 2021 That Council received the balance of the General Information items for the February 24th Council meeting.

That the following Committee of Adjustment Planning Matters be received; a. Under Review 13 February 24, 2021 c. Decisions

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2021-0013 (DE-2) to authorize the issuance of debentures by the Region for the Pefferlaw Fire Hall, the Link Phase 2 and 3 and Wexford Pumping Station Replacement

That the meeting continue past the four-hour timeframe, that Council Members reconvene into Open Session at 2:42pm and report on matters discussed in Closed Session.

In regards to Closed Session Item 18.1(a) of the agenda being a Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations matter under Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act - Request for Mandate to Bargain, CUPE 905.26 Roads and Waterworks, verbal report, that Council receive the report and the Director of Human Resources proceed as discussed.

15 February 24, 2021 In regards to Closed Section Item No. 18.1(b) of the agenda being Advice that is subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose under Section 239(2) (f) of the Municipal Act - Pefferlaw Dam, Solicitor verbal report - that Council receive the report and direct staff and the Town Solicitor to continue discussion with all parties regarding the potential transition of the dam ownership to the Town; that staff are directed to formally request funding from the Province, Federal MPP and MP, in advance of any potential transition of the ownership process to the Town, and the Town Solicitor provide a briefing note summarizing his legal considerations and the next steps for a future public agenda.

In regards to Closed Session Item No. 18.1(c) of the agenda being Advice that is subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act - Johnston Cemetery, Solicitor verbal report, that Council receive the report and direct staff and the Town solicitor to proceed with additional discussions regarding the donation of the cemetery and the remnant land between the cemetery and fire hall lot line, that staff and Council formally object to the order of closure of the cemetery or movement of bodies, and that the request from the Heritage Committee to formally request Council proceed with the necessary steps regarding a heritage designation on the Johnston Cemetery lands be presented at the March 3rd Council meeting.

In regards to Closed Session Item No. 18.1(d) of the agenda being a Personal Matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act - Confidential Attachment to Report No. CAO-2021-0001, 'Appointments to Town of Georgina Committees for the Remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Office', that Council receive the confidential attachment to Report CAO- 2021-0001, and the appointments of the applicants selected by Council 16 February 24, 2021 come into effect with the adoption of Report CAO-2021-0001 and the acceptance of the appointments by the respective Committee designate.

In regards to Closed Session Item No. 18.1(e) of the agenda being a Personal Matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act respecting a Human Resources Director verbal update, that Council receive the verbal report from the Director of Human Resources and staff report back accordingly regarding the redeployment of staff to support the static vaccination clinic at the Georgina Ice Palace, and that a further update will be provided by the Director of Emergency Services and Fire Chief, under community announcements at the March 3rd Council meeting regarding EOC operations and the static vaccination clinic operation.

That the following by-law be adopted: 1. Bylaw Number 2021-0014 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on February 24, 2021.