The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

March 27, 2024

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 (22 motions)

20 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the March 27, 2024 Council agenda be adopted as presented.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the delegation provided by Elisa Dong outlining her concerns with the proposal, specifically the location and the need for accurate GPS mapping of the wetland, reconsideration of the current location of the 100-year flood line and regional flood line in terms of climate change and flooding impacts and the need for accurate stormwater and sewage plans date.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive Report DS-2024-0012 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated March 27, 2024 respecting an application to amend Zoning By-law No. 500 submitted by Michael Smith Planning Consultants; Development Coordinators Ltd. on behalf of Greengate Village Limited for lands on the south side of Dovedale Drive, Keswick; That Council approve the application submitted by Michael Smith Planning Consultants; Development Coordinators Ltd. on behalf of Greengate Village Limited to amend Zoning By-law No. 500 to rezone the subject lands from Rural (RU) to site-specific Medium Density Urban Residential (R3-71) and Open Space (OS-131); That the amending Zoning By-law contain the site-specific provisions as outlined in Attachment 5 to Report DS-2024-0012; That Council acknowledges that there have been revisions to the proposed Zoning By-law since the February 14, 2023 public meeting and that in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act has determined these revisions to be minor and not requiring an additional public meeting; That the future Site Plan Agreement contain provisions restricting the tenure of the development to purpose-built rental for a minimum of 20 years from the permitted date of occupancy under the Ontario Building Code, and further that a restriction (restrictive covenant) be registered on title restricting the tenure to rental for a minimum period of 20 years from the permitted date of occupancy under the Ont
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That correspondence from the York Regional Police Services Board requesting support of its position regarding improving First Responder Communications through Ontario's Building Code, be
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Referred
That the balance of the General Information Items for the March 27, 2024 Council agenda be received.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council support the position of the Town of Lincoln regarding the urgent need for increased funding to libraries and museums in Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the correspondence from the Town of Grimsby, supporting the motion by Prince Edward County and the Town of Orangeville requesting the Provincial Government to at least double Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program rates and index rates to inflation, be
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Deferred
That Council endorse the Town of Cobourg's position requesting the Premier of Ontario and Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism to amend subsection 27(16) of Bill 23 by extending the removal of non-designated properties from the Heritage Register by five years, from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2030 for property evaluation purposes.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 500-2024-0003 (PL-5) amending Bylaw Number 500, being a bylaw to regulate the use of lands and the character, location and use of buildings and structures within the Town of Georgina; Dovedale Drive, File 03.1182 1. 500-2024-0003, Dovedale Drive, File 03.1182, March 27, 2024.docx.pdf (Advisement: Refer to Report DS-2024-0012, Item 11.1.a of this agenda)
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 7:40pm to deal with the following matter(s): PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential Attachment to Report No. LS-2024-0009, Item No. 11.1.b on the open agenda) Adoption of Closed Session Minutes; August 2, 2023, September 20, 2023, October 4, 2023, October 25, 2023, November 8, 2023, December 5, 2023
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council reconvene into Open Session at 7:47pm and report on matters discussed in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.a under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, being personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees regarding Confidential attachment to Report No. LS-2024-0009 pertaining to a Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee Appointment to fill a vacancy for the 2022-2026 Term of Office; That Council receive the update and direct staff be directed to proceed accordingly and the Mayor and Clerk be assigned delegated authority to execute the necessary bylaw. That Report No. LS-2024-0009 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services, dated March 27, 2024, respecting an appointment to the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee, be received. That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the appointment. That the appointment of the selected applicant by Council come into effect upon the passing of the appointment bylaw and acceptance of the appointment by the Committee Designate.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.b being the adoption of Closed Session minutes, Councillor Dale previously declared a conflict of interest and will not be taking part in the vote to adopt the referenced minutes; August 2, 2023
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.b, the adoption of Closed Session Minutes; 1. That Council adopt the following sets of Closed Session minutes; September 20, 2023 October 4, 2023 October 25, 2023 November 8, 2023 December 5, 2023
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge In
Carried
That the Council meeting adjourn at 7:50pm
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
1. That Council receive Report DS-2024-0012 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated March 27, 2024 respecting an application to amend Zoning By-law No. 500 submitted by Michael Council 4 March 27, 2024 Smith Planning Consultants; Development Coordinators Ltd. on behalf of Greengate Village Limited for lands on the south side of Dovedale Drive, Keswick; 2. That Council approve the application submitted by Michael Smith Planning Consultants; Development Coordinators Ltd. on behalf of Greengate Village Limited to amend Zoning By- law No. 500 to rezone the subject lands from Rural (RU) to site-specific Medium Density Urban Residential (R3-71) and Open Space (OS-131); 3. That the amending Zoning By-law contain the site-specific provisions as outlined in Attachment 5 to Report DS-2024- 0012; 4. That Council acknowledges that there have been revisions to the proposed Zoning By-law since the February 14, 2023 public meeting and that in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act has determined these revisions to be minor and not requiring an additional public meeting; 5. That the future Site Plan Agreement contain provisions restricting the tenure of the development to purpose-built rental for a minimum of 20 years from the permitted date of occupancy under the Ontario Building Code, and further that a restriction (restrictive covenant) be registered on title restricting the tenure to rental for a minimum period of 20 years from the
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 500-2024-0003 (PL-5) amending Bylaw Number 500, being a bylaw to regulate the use of lands and the character, location and use of buildings and structures within the Town of Georgina; Dovedale Drive, File 03.1182
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 7:40pm to deal with the following matter(s): a. PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential Attachment to Report No. LS-2024-0009, Item No. 11.1.b on the open agenda) b. Adoption of Closed Session Minutes; August 2, 2023, September 20, 2023, October 4, 2023, October 25, 2023, November 8, 2023, December 5, 2023
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.a under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, being personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees regarding Confidential attachment to Report No. LS-2024- Council 8 March 27, 2024 0009 pertaining to a Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee Appointment to fill a vacancy for the 2022-2026 Term of Office; 1. That Council receive the update and direct staff be directed to proceed accordingly and the Mayor and Clerk be assigned delegated authority to execute the necessary bylaw. 2. That Report No. LS-2024-0009 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Legislative Services, dated March 27, 2024, respecting an appointment to the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee, be received. 3. That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the appointment. 4. That the appointment of the selected applicant by Council come into effect upon the passing of the appointment bylaw and acceptance of the appointment by the Committee Designate.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.b being the adoption of Closed Session minutes, Councillor Dale previously declared a conflict of interest and will not be taking part in the vote to adopt the referenced minutes;  August 2, 2023
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.b, the adoption of Closed Session Minutes; 1. That Council adopt the following sets of Closed Session minutes;  September 20, 2023  October 4, 2023  October 25, 2023 Council 9 March 27, 2024  November 8, 2023  December 5, 2023
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0022 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on March 27, 2024.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried

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