Council Meeting

That the February15, 2023 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 11.1.e, Report No. SI-2023-0004 entitled 'Green and Inclusive Community Building Grant Program' Item No. 17.1.a, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(c)

That Council receive the delegation provided by Tony Snider and Joyce Pangborn inviting Council to become members of the Lake Simcoe Gardeners, formerly the Lake Simcoe South Shore Horticultural Society, in celebration of its 50th Anniversary and refer it to Council through the CAO's office to participate in celebratory events throughout its 50th year.

That the following reports be adopted; a. Assumption of Public Works and Services within the Christina Homes Subdivision 1. Christina Homes Assumption Report.pdf 2. Attachment 1.pdf 3. Attachment 2.pdf Plan of Subdivision 19T-95084, Parts 1-25, Reference Plan 65R-34543, Registered Plan 65M-4453 and Block 84, Registered Plan 6 5M-4268 Phase 1, Part of Lot 18, Concession 9 (NG), Registered Plan 65M-4268 Report No. DS-2023-0012 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0089 1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2023-0012 prepared by the Development Engineering Division, Development Services Department, dated February 15, 2023 respecting subdivision assumption of public works and services within the Christina Homes Subdivision, Plan of Subdivision 19T-95084, Parts 1 To 25, Reference Plan 65R-34543, Registered Plan 65M-4453 And Block 84, Registered Plan 65M-4268. 2. That Council enact a by-law to assume public works and services within the Christina Homes Subdivision. 3. That Schedule "A" to By-law 94-60 (PWO-2) be amended to assume various roads within the Christina Homes Subdivision on Registered Plan 65M-4453. e. Green and Inclusive Community Building Grant Program 1. Green and Inclusive Community Building Grant Program.pdf Report No. SI-2023-0004 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0090 That Staff Report SI-2023-0004 regarding the Green and Inclusive Community Building Grant Program, dated February 15, 2023, be received; That Council direct staff to prepare and submit an application for funding in the amount d

That Council receive Report No. DS-2023-0011 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department dated February 15, 2023 on Pigeons in Residential Areas. That Council authorize a public consultation process concerning the permissibility of Pigeons in Residential Areas as set out in Report No. DS-2023-0011. That Staff be directed to report on the results of the public consultation process and provide updated options and recommendations concerning the possible permissibility of Pigeons in Residential Areas.

1.That Staff Report GFRS-2023-0001 regarding the Joint Fire Services Assessment for Georgina Fire and Rescue Service and East Gwillimbury Emergency and Community Safety Services dated February 15, 2023, be received; 2.That the ESCI Consultant final report entitled “Innovation and Modernization of the Fire Service for the Town of Georgina and the Town of East Gwillimbury”, dated January 27, 2023, be received; 3.That Council endorse the further exploration of the fire services modernization in the Town of Georgina and the Town of East Gwillimbury, with a particular focus on Strategy 2 – Modernized Standalone Departments with Shared Services as identified in the report prepared by ESCI; 4.That the Mercury consultant final report entitled “Towns of East Gwillimbury and Georgina - Study for Fire Fleet Services Alternatives”, dated January 18, 2023, be received; 5.That Council approve staff to review the concept found within the consultant report from Mercury, related to transition of the East Gwillimbury fire fleet maintenance to Georgina’s fleet division, and report back on progress in Q3, 2023; 6.That the fire chiefs for Georgina and East Gwillimbury, with the support of the CAOs, will further investigate shared service opportunities as identified within the ESCI report; and 7.That the refreshed Georgina Fire Master Plan be received.

That Town Council receive the correspondence from Hessel Pape requesting Town staff implement an annual tree-planting program along with a budget to purchase and plant said trees on its public lands, provide direction and supervision for this annual project with periodic reports to Council and encourage all property owners to plant one tree per year on their land, and refer the correspondence to the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee and the CAO's office for consideration and to determine ways in which to promote the Town's existing tree-planting program along with its dedicated budget and staff to the public, as well as encourage residents to plan trees on their own properties.

That Council proclaim Friday, July 28th as Terry Fox Day throughout the Town of Georgina and fly the Terry Fox flag on this date in honour of everyone who has fought, is fighting or has survived cancer, assist with social media advertising, arrange a team to participate in the 43rd Annual Georgina Terry Fox Run to be held on September 17th and refer the requests to the CAO's office and the appropriate staff to make the necessary arrangements.

That the General Information items of the February 15, 2023 Council agenda be received.

WHEREAS Lake Simcoe is one of Ontario's largest watersheds, home to First Nations since time immemorial, and situated in the growing Greater Toronto Area communities of Simcoe County, York Region, Durham Region, and the cities of Barrie and Orillia; WHEREAS the watershed faces threats due to eutrophication, largely from phosphorus runoff and other contaminants into the lake and its tributaries; WHEREAS the lake is a significant source of drinking water, as well as being integral for local recreation, tourism, agriculture and other key economic drivers; WHEREAS the previous Conservative federal government funded a "Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund" of $65 million over 10 years between 2007-2017, but that fund has not been renewed by the current government; WHEREAS during the 2019 federal election, the Hon. Chrystia Freeland MP committed $40 million over 5 years towards Lake Simcoe; WHEREAS during the 2021 federal election, the Liberal Party of Canada committed to "Implement a strengthened Freshwater Action Plan, including an historic investment of $1 billion over 10 years. This plan will provide essential funding to protect and restore large lakes and river systems, starting with the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River System, Lake Simcoe..."; WHEREAS the Conservative Party of Canada also committed to re-funding the Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund in the 2019 and 2021 general elections with an investment of $30 million over five years; WHEREAS further to the Minister of the Environment and Clim

That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0015 (PWO-2) amending Bylaw No. 94-60 (PWO-2) and assume certain roads as public highway; Bamburg St, Dr. George Burrows Pkwy, Bramsey St, Christina Homes Subdivision 1. 2023-0015 Amend Bylaw 94-60, assume certain roads as public highway, Christina Homes Subdivision, Feb. 15, 2023.pdf 2. Schedule 1 to Bylaw 2023-0015, Assumed Roads, Bylaw 94-60.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2023-0016 (PWO-2) assuming certain highways and public works for public use, Bamburg St, Dr. George Burrows Pkwy, Bramsey St, Christina Homes Subdivision 1. 2023-0016 Assume certain highways and public works for public use, Christina Homes Subdivision, Feb. 15, 2023.pdf

That Council convene into Closed Session at 10:38am, observe a ten minute recess, then resume closed session discussions to deal with the following matter, then report out at 2:00pm; A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Jackson's Point

That Council reconvene into Open Session at 2:00pm and report on matter(s) discussed in Closed Session.

regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a 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, in relation to Jackson's Point; That Council receive the staff update and staff be directed to proceed as directed with respect to investigating the acquisition of property in Jackson's Point.

That Council waive the Rules of Procedure to allow attendees to address the meeting without going through the Presiding Officer, Section 5.1(b)

That the Council Members recess at 3:50 to 4:00pm

That Council receive the presentation and Corporate Strategic Plan Workshop.

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0017 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on February 15, 2023 1. 2023-0017, confirm proceedings of Council on February 15, 2023.pdf

That the meeting adjourn at 4:38pm

That the February15, 2023 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted;  Item No. 11.1.e, Report No. SI-2023-0004 entitled 'Green and Inclusive Community Building Grant Program'  Item No. 17.1.a, Closed Session, Section 239(2)(c) 3

4 That the following reports be adopted; a. Assumption of Public Works and Services within the Christina Homes Subdivision Plan of Subdivision 19T-95084, Parts 1-25, Reference Plan 65R- 34543, Registered Plan 65M-4453 and Block 84, Registered Plan 65M-4268 Phase 1, Part of Lot 18, Concession 9 (NG), Registered Plan 65M- 4268 Report No. DS-2023-0012 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0089 1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2023-0012 prepared by the Development Engineering Division, Development Services Department, dated February 15, 2023 respecting subdivision assumption of public works and services within the Christina Homes Subdivision, Plan of Subdivision 19T-95084, Parts 1 To 25, Reference Plan 65R-34543, Registered Plan 65M-4453 And Block 84, Registered Plan 65M-4268. 2. That Council enact a by-law to assume public works and services within the Christina Homes Subdivision. 3. That Schedule "A" to By-law 94-60 (PWO-2) be amended to assume various roads within the Christina Homes Subdivision on Registered Plan 65M-4453. e. Green and Inclusive Community Building Grant Program Report No. SI-2023-0004 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0090 1. That Staff Report SI-2023-0004 regarding the Green and Inclusive Community Building Grant Program, dated February 15, 2023, be received; 2. That Council direct staff to prepare and submit an application for funding in the amount deemed appropriate by the Chief Administrative Officer, in consultation with the energy audit consultant; and 5 3. That Council appro

7 That Town Council receive the correspondence from Hessel Pape requesting Town staff implement an annual tree-planting program along with a budget to purchase and plant said trees on its public lands, provide direction and supervision for this annual project with periodic reports to Council and encourage all property owners to plant one tree per year on their land, and refer the correspondence to the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee and the CAO's office for consideration and to determine ways in which to promote the Town's existing tree-planting program along with its dedicated budget and staff to the public, as well as encourage residents to plan trees on their own properties.

That the General Information items of the February 15, 2023 Council agenda be received. 8

That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0015 (PWO-2) amending Bylaw No. 94-60 (PWO-2) and assume certain roads as public highway; Bamburg St, Dr. George Burrows Pkwy, Bramsey St, Christina Homes Subdivision 2. Bylaw Number 2023-0016 (PWO-2) assuming certain highways and public works for public use, Bamburg St, Dr. George Burrows Pkwy, Bramsey St, Christina Homes Subdivision

That Council convene into Closed Session at 10:38am, observe a ten minute recess, then resume closed session discussions to deal with the following matter, then report out at 2:00pm; a. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA; Jackson's Point 12

In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a 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, in relation to Jackson's Point; 1. That Council receive the staff update and staff be directed to proceed as directed with respect to investigating the acquisition of property in Jackson's Point.

That Council receive the presentation and Corporate Strategic Plan Workshop. 14

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0017 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on February 15, 2023