The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

January 28, 2026

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.

Declared interests

Councillor Dalewith Bylaw No

What was decided (31 motions)

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

That the January 28, 2026 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 8.3, written delegation from Wayne Lavis regarding a water billing issue Item No. 16.10, Bylaw No. 2026-0014, appointment to Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee Item No. 16.11, Bylaw No. 2026-0015, appointment to Georgina Public Library Board
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive with thanks the presentation provided by Rebecca Shields, York Region Mental Health Community Care Centre, sharing information on a new mental health community care centre that CHMA York and South Simcoe are building.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive the update provided by representatives of Southlake Health on the current state of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Georgina, Southlake Health and the Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team (NYSS OHT)
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from Wayne Lavis requesting reconsideration and resolution of his September 2025 water consumption bill under the Town's High Consumption Adjustment policy and that the Manager of Taxation and Revenue contact the resident to review discussion by Council, review the water bill and details confirming the consumption details and an appropriate non-penalty payment arrangement.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the Council meeting recess at 10:50am.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CSD-2026-0002 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Community Services Department, dated January 28 th , 2026 regarding an Application from York Region’s Public Works, Capital Delivery Team for a Noise Bylaw Exemption overnight and seven days a week related to construction activities between March 1 and October 31, 2026, associated with upgrades to the Georgina Water Treatment Plant in Willow Beach, and refer it back to staff to conduct discussions with appropriate York Region staff and the abutting property owner, Mr. DaSilva, to prepare a revised exemption request with consideration of suggestions including restricting underground high impact machinery between 8pm and 5pm, providing alternative accommodation while noise/vibrations are occurring and advance notification to residents of anticipated high noise or vibration levels.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2026-0004, prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated January 28, 2026, respecting revised Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications made by Humphries Planning Group Inc. (c/o Rosemarie Humphries) on behalf of The Cannington Group (c/o David McCrossan) for the property municipally addressed as 30944 Highway 48, Pefferlaw and legally described as Part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 7 (G); That Council approve the revised applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment to facilitate the development of a self-storage facility, a two-storey ancillary office, open storage of recreation vehicles with wastewater pump out station, as well as electric vehicle charging stations, as described in Report No. DS-2026-0004; That Council pass a bylaw to adopt the proposed Official Plan Amendment submitted by Humphries Planning Group Inc. at the January 28, 2026 Council meeting; That Council acknowledges that there have been revisions to the proposed amending Zoning Bylaw since the November 15, 2023 statutory 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; and, That Council pass the amending Zoning Bylaw submitted by Humphries Planning Group Inc. at the January 28, 2026 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2026-0005 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated January 28, 2026 respecting a revised application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500 (File: 03.1181) submitted by Shenshu Zhang on behalf of 13693449 Canada Inc. and 20962 Dalton Road Limited Partnership for lands municipally addressed as 20962 Dalton Road; That Council approve the revised Zoning Bylaw Amendment application to rezone a portion of the subject property from General Commercial (C1) to Site Specific General Commercial (C1-63) in order to facilitate the construction of a second-storey commercial addition to the existing commercial building, as described in Report No. DS-2026-0005; That Council acknowledges that there have been revisions to the proposed Zoning Bylaw since the October 23, 2024 statutory 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; and, That Council pass the amending bylaw at the January 28, 2026 Council Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council endorse the request by Georgina Scouts and Guides to raise their flag at the Georgina Civic Centre from February 23 to 27 to celebrate Guide/Scout Week.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note advising that the 2026 Town of Georgina budget was deemed to be adopted on December 2, 2025 in the total amount of $167,249,185 including an operating budget of $114,785,685 and a capital budget of $52,463,500.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note concerning appropriate additional compensation levels to apply when trees identified for protection are damaged during construction, recommending the tree compensation is maintained at the levels established in the recently updated policy and recommending a Tree Cutting Bylaw be adopted under the authority of the Ontario Municipal Act under which punitive fines could be established to address unlawful tree destruction not only during construction for new developments but also under other circumstances.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the staff briefing note regarding necessary amendments to the Off-Road Vehicle Bylaw No. 2024-0003 (REG-1) as amended and the Administrative Penalty Bylaw No. 2024-0061 (REG-1) as amended that will prohibit any person from permitting the use of an off-road motorcycle, also known as a dirt bike, on any highway and will allow officers to serve a penalty notice on an adult for permitting a young person to operate an off-road motorcycle on a highway.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted as presented; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0006 (AD-5) amending fees to four current bylaws, indicating fees that have increased 1. 2026-0006 Amending Exsting User Fees of several bylaws, January 28, 2026.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2026-0007 (PL-2), Official Plan Amendment No. 155, Part Lots 24 and 25, Concession 7 (G), 30944 Highway 48, McCrossan, File No. 02.205 and associated with File No, 03.1177 1. 2026-0007 (PL-1) OPA, 30944 Hwy 48, File 02.205, January 28,2026.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 500-2026-0001 (PL-5) amending Zoning Bylaw Number 500, Part Lots 24 and 25, Concession 7 (G), 30944 Highway 48, McCrossan, File No. 03.1177 and associated with File No. 02.205 1. 500-2026-0001 (PL-5), 30944 Hwy 48, McCrossan, File 03.1177 and 02.205.pdf 5. Bylaw Number 2026-0008 (HO-1) designating the Jackson's Point Marine Railway as being of cultural heritage value or interest 1. Bylaw to designate Jackson's point Marine Railway.pdf 2. Schedule B-AD, Bylaw 2026-0008 (HO-1).pdf 3. Schedule A-AD, Bylaw 2026-0008 (HO-1).pdf 6. Bylaw Number 2026-0009 (AD-5) establishing new fees by amendment of three bylaws 1. Bylaw To Establish New Fees By Amendment of 3 Bylaws.pdf 7. Bylaw Number 2026-0010 (PWO-3) establishing a sewer service rate structure under Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001, for sewer service for the users of the sewerage systems in the Town of Georgina 1. Bylaw To Establish Sewer Service Rates.pdf 8. Bylaw Number 2026-0011 (PWO-3) establishing a water service r
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted as presented: 4. Bylaw Number 500-2026-0002 (PL-5) amending Zoning Bylaw Number 500, Part Lot 11, Block 60, Plan 69, Part 2 of Plan 65R-2291, 20962 Dalton Road, File No. 03.1181 1. 03.1181 20962 Dalton Rd Bylaw.pdf
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:45am to deal with the following matters; PERSONAL MATTER ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS-2026-0006, Item No .11.1.a, Appointment to Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-20265 Term of Office LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS, Section 239(2)(d), MA; Labour Relations
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council reconvene into Open Session at 12:05pm and report on matter(s) dealt with in closed session.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a on the agenda under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS-2026-0006, Item No .11.1.a, Appointment to Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-20265 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-2026-0006 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, Corporate Services, dated January 28, 2026, respecting an appointment to the Georgina Agricultural 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 Fellini
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.b on the agenda under Section 239(32)(d) of the Municipal Act being labour relations or employee negotiations regarding labour relations; That the staff update be received.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0013 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on January 28, 2026 1. 2026-0013 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on January 28, 2026.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 12:07pm
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
5 That Council receive correspondence from Wayne Lavis requesting reconsideration and resolution of his September 2025 water consumption bill under the Town's High Consumption Adjustment policy and that the Manager of Taxation and Revenue contact the resident to review discussion by Council, review the water bill and details confirming the consumption details and an appropriate non-penalty payment arrangement.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2026-0004, prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated January 28, 2026, respecting revised Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications 7 made by Humphries Planning Group Inc. (c/o Rosemarie Humphries) on behalf of The Cannington Group (c/o David McCrossan) for the property municipally addressed as 30944 Highway 48, Pefferlaw and legally described as Part of Lots 24 and 25, Concession 7 (G); 2. That Council approve the revised applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment to facilitate the development of a self-storage facility, a two-storey ancillary office, open storage of recreation vehicles with wastewater pump out station, as well as electric vehicle charging stations, as described in Report No. DS-2026- 0004; 3. That Council pass a bylaw to adopt the proposed Official Plan Amendment submitted by Humphries Planning Group Inc. at the January 28, 2026 Council meeting; 4. That Council acknowledges that there have been revisions to the proposed amending Zoning Bylaw since the November 15, 2023 statutory 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; and, 5. That Council pass the amending Zoning Bylaw submitted by Humphries Planning Group Inc. at the January 28, 2026 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
8 1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2026-0005 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated January 28, 2026 respecting a revised application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500 (File: 03.1181) submitted by Shenshu Zhang on behalf of 13693449 Canada Inc. and 20962 Dalton Road Limited Partnership for lands municipally addressed as 20962 Dalton Road; 2. That Council approve the revised Zoning Bylaw Amendment application to rezone a portion of the subject property from General Commercial (C1) to Site Specific General Commercial (C1-63) in order to facilitate the construction of a second-storey commercial addition to the existing commercial building, as described in Report No. DS-2026- 0005; 3. That Council acknowledges that there have been revisions to the proposed Zoning Bylaw since the October 23, 2024 statutory 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; and, 4. That Council pass the amending bylaw at the January 28, 2026 Council Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council endorse the request by Georgina Scouts and Guides to raise their flag at the Georgina Civic Centre from February 23 to 27 to celebrate Guide/Scout Week. 9
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted as presented; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0006 (AD-5) amending fees to four current bylaws, indicating fees that have increased 11 2. Bylaw Number 2026-0007 (PL-2), Official Plan Amendment No. 155, Part Lots 24 and 25, Concession 7 (G), 30944 Highway 48, McCrossan, File No. 02.205 and associated with File No, 03.1177 3. Bylaw Number 500-2026-0001 (PL-5) amending Zoning Bylaw Number 500, Part Lots 24 and 25, Concession 7 (G), 30944 Highway 48, McCrossan, File No. 03.1177 and associated with File No. 02.205 5. Bylaw Number 2026-0008 (HO-1) designating the Jackson's Point Marine Railway as being of cultural heritage value or interest 6. Bylaw Number 2026-0009 (AD-5) establishing new fees by amendment of three bylaws 7. Bylaw Number 2026-0010 (PWO-3) establishing a sewer service rate structure under Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001, for sewer service for the users of the sewerage systems in the Town of Georgina 8. Bylaw Number 2026-0011 (PWO-3) establishing a water service rate structure under Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001, for water service for the users of the waterworks systems in the Town of Georgina 9. Bylaw Number 2026-0012 (REG-1) amending regulatory bylaws concerning the regulation of off-road vehicles on municipal highways and administrative penalty system for certain violations 10. Bylaw Number 2026-0014 (COU-1) to appoint a member to the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 Term of Office; Cosimo Casale
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted as presented: 4. Bylaw Number 500-2026-0002 (PL-5) amending Zoning Bylaw Number 500, Part Lot 11, Block 60, Plan 69, Part 2 of Plan 65R-2291, 20962 Dalton Road, File No. 03.1181 12
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:45am to deal with the following matters; a. PERSONAL MATTER ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS-2026-0006, Item No .11.1.a, Appointment to Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-20265 Term of Office b. LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS, Section 239(2)(d), MA; Labour Relations
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a on the agenda under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS-2026-0006, Item No .11.1.a, Appointment to Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-20265 Term of Office 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly. 13
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.b on the agenda under Section 239(32)(d) of the Municipal Act being labour relations or employee negotiations regarding labour relations; 1. That the staff update be received.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0013 (COU-2) confirming proceedings of Council on January 28, 2026
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried

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