Council Meeting

That the May 8, 2024 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item 11.1.f, Report No. DS-2024-0025, Application to Amend Zoning Bylaw, 6786626 Canada Inc. and 6792715 Canada Inc. Item 16.6, Bylaw Number 500-2024-0006 (PL-5) amending Zoning Bylaw 500, 6786626 Canada Inc. and 6792715 Canada Inc., 451 & 453 The Queensway S, Keswick Item 11.1.a, Additional correspondence from Paul Brady in opposition to a Replacement Civic Centre

That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of March 27, 2024 1. March 27, 2024 Council Minutes.pdf 2. Council Minutes of April 10, 2024 1. April 10, 2024 Council Minutes.pdf

That the following recommendations be adopted; d. Amendments to Exotic Pets Bylaw 2003-0072 (PWE-1) and Animals at Large Bylaw 2003-0073 (REG-1) for the keeping of Pigeons 1. Amendments to the Animal Control By-laws for the Keeping of Pigeons.pdf Report LS-2024-0012 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0151 That Council receive Report No. LS-2024-0012 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Legislative Services dated May 8 th , 2024 respecting the keeping of pigeons. That Council approve the amendments to By-law No. 2003-0072 (PWE-1) and By-law No. 2003-0073 (REG-1) to permit the keeping of pigeons in Pefferlaw and the Hamlet Areas. That Council approve the process for owners of property outside of the approved areas to apply for permission to keep pigeons. e. Pre-Servicing Agreement - Orchid Trail Phase 1 1. Report 2024-0021 Pre-servicing Agreement Orchid Trail Phase 1.pdf 2. Attachment 1- General Location.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - Draft Plan of Subdivision.pdf 4. Attachment 3 -Agreement.pdf 5. Attachment 4 - Proposed Aboveground and Underground Pre-servicing Drawings.pdf Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-20G01, Part Lot 14, and Part of East Part of Lot 15, Concession 3 (NG), west side of Woodbine Avenue and south side of Old Homestead Road, Keswick Report No. DS-2024-0021 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0152 That Council receive Report No. DS- 2024-0 021 prepared by the Development Engineering Division, Development Services Department dated May 8 , 2024 , respecting the execution of a proposed

That the delegations provided by Allen Morton and Deirdre Lawrence regarding their desire for the reinstatement of the Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee, Karen Wolfe in opposition of construction of a replacement Civic Centre, Steve Jacobson respecting concerns with the Food Vendor pilot project and Debbie Accettura in opposition to the replacement Civic Centre, be received.

1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2024-0009 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated May 8, 2024 respecting the Non-Profit Organization Grant Program – Intake 2. 2. That Council approve the disbursement of grant funding in the amount of $50,800 as follows: Georgina Farmers Market - $ 10,000 Ontario Water Centre - $ 12,000 Georgina Feral Cat Committee - $ 2,500 3. That staff be directed to notify all grant recipients and finalize the key performance indicators, reporting requirements, and enter into a funding agreement prior to the disbursement of funds, and designate the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer / Treasurer to act as signing authority for these agreements.

That Council approve the disbursement of Non-Profit Organization Grant Program Intake 2 grant funding in the amount of $26,300 to the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture.

That the Rules of Procedure be waived in order to permit Deirdre Lawrence to address Council for a second time.

That staff be directed to put forward an Ad Hoc Working Group to assist the Heritage Consultant firm in updating the Municipal Heritage Register Review project, that this ad hoc working group be built into the consultant's work plan with details on promoting the working group to be part of communications, that once the project is completed in January of 2025, that staff commence the process to establish a Heritage Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office and that an honorarium be considered for Committee Members, once established.

That Council receive the staff briefing note providing an update on the Municipal Heritage Register Review project.

That Council receive Report No: SI-2024-0008 dated May 8, 2024 respecting the Award of Contract for the Replacement Civic Centre Project to General Contractor. Voters YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Results 0 0 0 0

2. That Council approve a total revised project budget of $ 54, 106 ,000.00 for the Replacement Civic Centre. Voters YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Results 0 0 0 0

3. That Council approve the updated financial strategy described in Report SI-2024-0008, Replacement Civic Centre Project, and direct the Treasurer to bring forward the necessary borrowing by-law on May 29, 2024 for short-term construction financing in the amount of $20,000,000, convertible into a ten year debenture. Voters YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Results 0 0 0 0

4. That Council approve the award of contract for the Replacement Civic Centre project to Maystar General Contractors Inc. at the submitted bid price of $41,850,000.00 plus HST and authorize the Manager, Procurement Services to execute all necessary documents. Voters YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Results 0 0 0 0

That the Council meeting recess at 10:40am

That Council receive Report No. SI-2024-0010 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated May 8, 2024, respecting a 2024 Food Vendor Pilot Program at De La Salle Park. That Council approve the implementation of a Food Vendor Pilot Program for the 2024 Summer based on the program and selection criteria as outlined in Section 4 of Report No. SI-2024-0010. That Council direct Staff to issue an Expression of Interest and offer four food vendors the opportunity to participate in the 2024 Food Vendor Pilot Program at Willow Beach Conservation Area.

1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2024-0010 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated May 8, 2024, respecting a 2024 Food Vendor Pilot Program at De La Salle Park.

2. That Council approve the implementation of a Food Vendor Pilot Program for the 2024 Summer based on the program and selection criteria as outlined in Section 4 of Report No. SI-2024-0010; a) four vendors at De La Salle Park, preferably 2 permanent food vendors and two rotational food or non-food vendors, with preference given to local vendors and the weighting system give preference to local vendors A recorded vote was requested; the Town Clerk recorded the vote as follows: Voters YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Results 0 0 0 0

2. That Council approve the implementation of a Food Vendor Pilot Program for the 2024 Summer based on the program and selection criteria as outlined in Section 4 of Report No. SI-2024-0010; b) two preferably permanent food vendors at Willow Beach Conservation Area with the option of being rotational, with preference given to food and local vendors.

3. That Council direct Staff to issue an Expression of Interest to vendors for the opportunity to participate in the 2024 Vendor Pilot Program.

That Council receive Report No. DS-2024-0025 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department dated May 8, 2024 respecting an application to amend Zoning By-law No. 500 submitted by 6786626 Canada Inc. and 6792715 Canada Inc. for lands legally described as Part of Lot 6, Concession 3 (NG) and located at 451 and 453 The Queensway South, Keswick; That Council approve the application submitted by 6786626 Canada Inc. and 6792715 Canada Inc. to amend Zoning By-law No. 500 to rezone the lands legally described as Part of Lot 6, Concession 3 (NG), located at 451 and 453 The Queensway South, Keswick from a Low Density Urban Residential (R1) zone to a site-specific General Commercial (C1-60) zone; That Council pass the amending Zoning By-law at the May 8, 2024 Council meeting; That Council acknowledges that there have been revisions to the proposed Zoning By-law since the February 8, 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 Council endorse the Town of Newmarket's position requesting the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing prioritize improving in-building communication for first responders as part of the Ontario Building Code review and support amendments in the next edition of Ontario's Building Code to that effect.

That the staff briefing note regarding Home Heating Sustainability be received and that Council endorse the following motion: WHEREAS home heating energy costs is a major and onerous burden for Seniors and those with limited or fixed incomes; AND WHEREAS the cost of natural gas to heat homes continues to climb due to many factors such as inflation, delivery and customer charges, carbon tax, among others, causing financial strain for many citizens; AND WHEREAS Canadians have no choice but to heat their homes throughout the winter; AND WHEREAS no citizen should have to choose between putting food on the table or heating their homes; AND WHEREAS the carbon tax is increasing as of April 1, 2024 to $0.15 per cubic meter for natural gas, and the carbon tax rebate for homeowners is also increasing; AND WHEREAS Ontario homeowners can now expect to receive $1,120 annually for the rebate on average and the rebate will be renamed to the Canada Carbon Rebate; AND WHEREAS starting on January 1, 2024, both SaskEnergy and SaskPower removed the federal carbon tax from home heating; AND WHEREAS the Canadian and Ontario governments have discontinued grant and rebate programs for Ontarians to retrofit their homes to be energy efficient such as the Canada Greener Homes Grant, making it difficult for homeowners to reduce their reliance on natural gas; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT the Federal Government exclude home heating from the federal carbon tax to reduce the burden on citizens, as

That Council endorse the temporary closure of High Street during two events hosted by the Sutton BIA, namely 'Festival On High/The Duck Races' on July 13, 2024 and 'Whoville on High Street' on November 23, 2024, in support of the BIA's application for temporary road closure of this regional road to the Region of York, and that Council recognize the events as being municipally significant.

That Council endorse the 2023 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Compliance Report as provided to the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee by staff.

That Council receive correspondence from Loyalist Township encouraging the Province to create a municipal accessibility fund for municipalities to develop, implement and enforce AODA standards related to goods, services, accommodation, employment and buildings, and refer it to the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee for investigation and return to Council for information.

That Council adopt the balance of General Information Items for May 8, 2024.

That Council receive the briefing note regarding Amendments to Site Alteration Bylaw Number 2022-0038 (REG-1) setting the fee per cubic metre of fill to be placed in major site alterations be set at $0.75 to reflect the actual cost to the Town of providing inspection and administrative services, and an increase in the application fee applicable to major site alterations to $12,000 to reflect the actual cost to the Town for receiving, reviewing and processing materials that must be prepared in connection with applications.

That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0032 (PWE-1) amending bylaws to regulate and prohibit the keeping of animals other than dogs and cats, and to regulate and prohibit animals at large; pigeons 1. Bylaw 2024-0032 Amendments, regulating, prohibiting keeping of animals and animals at large; pigeons, May 8, 2024.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2024-0033 (COU-1) appointing a Member of Council to the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture Board for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office; Councillor Biggerstaff 1. Bylaw 2024-0033 Appoint Council Member to Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture Board, C Biggerstaff, May 8, 2024.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2024-0034 (COU-1) appointing members to the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee (GEDAC) for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office 1. Bylaw 2024-0034 (COU-1) Appointments to GEDAC, May 8, 2024.pdf 4. Bylaw Number 2024-0035 (LI-3) amending the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Fee Schedule 1. Bylaw 2024-0035 Amending Short-term Rental Accommodation Fee Schedule, May 8, 2024.pdf

That the following by-law be adopted; 5. Bylaw Number 2024-0036 (REG-1) amending Bylaw 2002-0038, prohibiting or regulating the removal of topsoil, the placing or dumping of fill material and the alteration of the grade of land

That the following bylaw be adopted; 6. B ylaw Number 500-2024-0006 (PL-5) amending Zoning Bylaw No. 500, Part of Lot 6, Concession 3 (NG), 451 & 453 The Queensway S, Keswick, File No. 03.1160

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0037 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on May 8, 2024 1. Bylaw 2024-0037 (COU-2) Confirming proceedings of Council on May 8, 2024.pdf

That the meeting adjourn at 12:12pm

That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of March 27, 2024 4 2. Council Minutes of April 10, 2024

That the following recommendations be adopted; d. Amendments to Exotic Pets Bylaw 2003-0072 (PWE-1) and Animals at Large Bylaw 2003-0073 (REG-1) for the keeping of Pigeons Report LS-2024-0012 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0151 1. That Council receive Report No. LS-2024-0012 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Legislative Services dated May 8th, 2024 respecting the keeping of pigeons. 2. That Council approve the amendments to By-law No. 2003- 0072 (PWE-1) and By-law No. 2003-0073 (REG-1) to permit the keeping of pigeons in Pefferlaw and the Hamlet Areas. 3. That Council approve the process for owners of property outside of the approved areas to apply for permission to keep pigeons. e. Pre-Servicing Agreement - Orchid Trail Phase 1 Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-20G01, Part Lot 14, and Part of East Part of Lot 15, Concession 3 (NG), west side of Woodbine Avenue and south side of Old Homestead Road, Keswick Report No. DS-2024-0021 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0152 1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2024-0021 prepared by the Development Engineering Division, Development Services Department dated May 8, 2024, respecting the execution of a proposed Pre-Servicing Agreement for the Orchid Trail Phase 1 Subdivision; 6 2. That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Pre-Servicing Agreement between Orchid Trail Building Corp., as Owner, and the Corporation of the Town of Georgina, relating to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-20G01

1. That Council receive Report No. SI-2024-0009 prepared by the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Division, Strategic Initiatives Department dated May 8, 2024 respecting the Non-Profit Organization Grant Program – Intake 2. 7 2. That Council approve the disbursement of grant funding in the amount of $50,800 as follows: Georgina Farmers Market - $ 10,000 Ontario Water Centre - $ 12,000 Georgina Feral Cat Committee - $ 2,500 3. That staff be directed to notify all grant recipients and finalize the key performance indicators, reporting requirements, and enter into a funding agreement prior to the disbursement of funds, and designate the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer / Treasurer to act as signing authority for these agreements.

That Council receive the staff briefing note providing an update on the Municipal Heritage Register Review project. 9

1. That Council receive Report No: SI-2024-0008 dated May 8, 2024 respecting the Award of Contract for the Replacement Civic Centre Project to General Contractor.

2. That Council approve a total revised project budget of $54,106,000.00 for the Replacement Civic Centre.

4. That Council approve the award of contract for the Replacement Civic Centre project to Maystar General Contractors Inc. at the submitted bid price of $41,850,000.00 plus HST and authorize the Manager, Procurement Services to execute all necessary documents.

16 That Council endorse the 2023 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Compliance Report as provided to the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee by staff.

17 That Council receive the briefing note regarding Amendments to Site Alteration Bylaw Number 2022-0038 (REG-1) setting the fee per cubic metre of fill to be placed in major site alterations be set at $0.75 to reflect the actual cost to the Town of providing inspection and administrative services, and an increase in the application fee applicable to major site alterations to $12,000 to reflect the actual cost to the Town for receiving, reviewing and processing materials that must be prepared in connection with applications.

That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0032 (PWE-1) amending bylaws to regulate and prohibit the keeping of animals other than dogs and cats, and to regulate and prohibit animals at large; pigeons 2. Bylaw Number 2024-0033 (COU-1) appointing a Member of Council to the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture Board for the remainder of the 2022- 2026 Term of Office; Councillor Biggerstaff 3. Bylaw Number 2024-0034 (COU-1) appointing members to the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee (GEDAC) for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office 18 4. Bylaw Number 2024-0035 (LI-3) amending the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Fee Schedule

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0037 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on May 8, 2024