The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

November 5, 2025

Who was there

Present (6): Charlene Biggerstaff, Lee Dale, Naomi Davison, Dale Kerr Genge, Dave Neeson, Margaret Quirk

Absent (1): Dan Fellini

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 (34 motions)

34 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the November 5, 2025 Council agenda, with the following addendum item, be adopted; Item 11.1.g, Report No. DCAO-2025-0014, 'Release of the 2026 Proposed Budget'
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of September 24, 2025 1. September 24, 2025 Council Minutes.pdf 2. Council Minutes of October 8, 2025 1. October 8, 2025 Council Minutes.pdf
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive, with thanks, the presentation provided by Laura Bradley of YorkNet regarding fibre expansion in Georgina and that the appropriate staff be requested to collaborate with YorkNet to prepare a communication document for distribution to the public regarding free installation of fibre network to homes.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive the delegation made by Darryl McGregor advising of his application for a train stop by the Northlander Train Service at a development site in the Township of Brock and request staff to obtain more information from the Township of Brock and report back to Council.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
WHEREAS The Province of Ontario and Ontario Northland are reinstituting the Northlander train service; AND WHEREAS In its current form is slated to have sixteen (16) stops between southern and northern Ontario; AND WHEREAS there is currently a large gap in service between Gormley and Washago; AND WHEREAS Pefferlaw and Georgina have an historical and available stop and siding in its traditional location providing an opportunity for residents to access transportation from north to south; AND WHEREAS Georgina, the Region of York and the Province of Ontario promote shared transit and inclusive and accessible options for travel to all; AND WHEREAS there is a consideration for expansion of service by the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) and Ontario Northland; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Georgina prepare and deliver a letter expressing interest in a potential stop in Georgina and requests expansion of service and that the letter be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO), Ontario Northland, Hon. Caroline Mulroney, MPP for York-Simcoe, and the Region of York, Jacob Mantle, MP and Steve McKinnon, Federal Minister of Transportation.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council approve the following report recommendation; b. Catch Basin Filters Pilot Program - Update 1. Catch Basin Filters and Monitoring Program Update.pdf Report No. OID-2025-0020 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0266 That Council receive Report No. OID-2025-0020 prepared by the Capital Delivery Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department, providing an update on the completed catch basin filters pilot program.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That the Council meeting recess at 10:25am.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive Report No. OID-2025-0018 prepared by the Infrastructure Planning and Operations Support Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department, dated November 5, 2025, regarding the Bi-Annual Traffic Report; and, That Bylaw 2025-0065 (TR-1) be adopted to amend Bylaw 2023-0087 (TR-1) to regulate traffic and control the parking of vehicles as outlined herein.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025-0013 prepared by the Financial Controllership and Reporting Division of the Office of the Deputy CAO dated November 5, 2025 respecting an update on Georgina Trades Training Inc. outstanding loan with the Town and South Lake Futures. That Council approve funding of up to $131,338.54 from the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve to write off the Georgina Trades Training Inc. loan with the Town. That Council approve funding of up to $29,396.51, plus applicable interest charges, from the Tax Rate Stabilization reserve to clear the loan agreement between Georgina Trades Training Inc. and South Lake Futures, for which the Town of Georgina is the guarantor.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That staff be directed to investigate an appropriate compensation level above the normal level if a tree is damaged during construction that was intended to be protected, and that staff report back with a briefing note.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2025-0068 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department dated November 5, 2025, respecting the Tree Preservation and Compensation Policy Update; and, That Council approve the Recommended Tree Preservation and Compensation Policy forming Attachment “2” to Report No. DS-2025-0068, t hat staff be directed to investigate an appropriate compensation level above the normal level if a tree is damaged during construction that was intended to be protected, and that staff report back with a briefing note. That the Director of Development Services be authorized to approve any minor modifications and updates to the policy as required.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2025-0014 prepared by the Financial Strategy and Planning Division, Office of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Department, dated November 5, 2025 respecting the Release of the 2026 Proposed Budget.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the Council meeting recess at 12:35pm.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive and endorse the request made by the Georgina Girls Hockey Association to permanently display a memorial banner over the green pad of the Georgina Ice Palace in memory of Paige Callahan.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council receive the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee's endorsement and recommendation of a design for the Jackson's Point Parkette Revitalization Project.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the General Information items of November 5, 2025.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the briefing note providing an update on Large Item Pickup - Curbside Waste Collection Program, effective January 1, 2026.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0064 (PL-1) deeming certain Registered Plans of Subdivision or parts thereof not to be Registered Plans of Subdivision, Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended; 70 Blue Jay Blvd 1. DEEM-2025-0004 Deeming By-law 70 Blue Jay Blvd.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0065 (TR-1) to amend Bylaw No. 2023-0087 (TR-1) regulating traffic and controlling the parking of vehicles 1. Amendment to Traffic Bylaw No. 2023-0087 (TR-1) - Upload Download.pdf
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 1:35pm to discuss the following matters; A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 23(2)(c), MA; Jackson's Point PERSONAL MATTER ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS-2025-0008, Item No. 11.1.c, Appointment to Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council reconvene into open session at 2:13pm and report on matters discussed in closed session.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a 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 concerning Jackson's Point; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.b on the agenda, under Section 239(2(b) of the Municipal Act being a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees regarding confidential attachment to Report No. CS-2025-0008, Item 11.1.c, appointment to Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson In
Carried
That Report No. CS-2025-0008 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Corporate Services, dated November 5, 2025, respecting an appointment to the Georgina Environmental 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 Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0066 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on November 5, 2025 1. Bylaw 2025-0066(COU-2) Confirming proceedings of Council on November 5, 2025.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 2:16pm
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 4 1. Council Minutes of September 24, 2025 2. Council Minutes of October 8, 2025
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council approve the following report recommendation; b. Catch Basin Filters Pilot Program - Update Report No. OID-2025-0020 RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0266 1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2025-0020 prepared by the Capital Delivery Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department, providing an update on the completed catch basin filters pilot program.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive the briefing note providing an update on Large Item Pickup - Curbside Waste Collection Program, effective January 1, 2026. 11
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0064 (PL-1) deeming certain Registered Plans of Subdivision or parts thereof not to be Registered Plans of Subdivision, Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended; 70 Blue Jay Blvd 2. Bylaw Number 2025-0065 (TR-1) to amend Bylaw No. 2023-0087 (TR-1) regulating traffic and controlling the parking of vehicles
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 1:35pm to discuss the following matters; a. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 23(2)(c), MA; Jackson's Point b. PERSONAL MATTER ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS-2025-0008, Item No. 11.1.c, Appointment to Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office 12
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a 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 concerning Jackson's Point; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.b on the agenda, under Section 239(2(b) of the Municipal Act being a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees regarding confidential attachment to Report No. CS-2025-0008, Item 11.1.c, appointment to Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2025-0066 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on November 5, 2025
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 2:16pm 14
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried

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