Council Meeting

That the October 27th Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 12.1.f, Report CAO-2021-0015 entitled 'Release of the 2022 Draft Budget' Item No. 18.1.b, Closed Session, Lake Drive Shoreline Jurisdiction Litigation matter Item No. 18.1.c, Closed Session, Verbal Solicitor Report, Smith Blvd property

b. 2022 Interim Property Tax Levy 1. Report CS-2021-0016 2022 Interim Property Tax Levy.pdf 2. CS-2021-0016 ATTACHMENT 1.pdf Report No. CS-2021-0016 RESOLUTION NO. C-2021-0329 That Council receive Report No. CS-2021-0016 prepared by the Taxation, Revenue and Customer Service Division, Corporate Services Department dated October 27, 2021 respecting the 2022 Interim Realty Tax Levy. That Council authorize the following regarding the 2022 Interim Realty Tax Levy; and That an Interim Tax be levied on all rateable real property in the Town of Georgina which has been assessed according to the last revised assessment roll; and That the 2022 Interim Tax Levy be set at 50% of the total 2021 taxes payable on each property; and That for new properties added to the assessment roll for 2021 taxation, interim tax rates would be equivalent to 50% of the 2021 tax rate as listed in Attachment “1”; and That the Interim Tax Levy for these realty taxes be paid in two relatively equal installments and the installments shall be due Friday, February 25, 2022 and Monday, April 25, 2022; and That the Treasurer and/or Tax Collector be authorized to amend in whole or in part any billing in order to comply with any provincial legislation which may be introduced or passed by the Province of Ontario prior to or after the issuance of the billing. That Council adopt the necessary By-Law to give effect to the above-noted recommendations.

That Council receive Report No. DS-2021-0095 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Development Services Department dated October 27, 2021 respecting the 2022 budget requests received from community organizations. That Council review the attached budget requests and provide questions or comments to the Manager of Economic Development and Tourism prior to November 17, 2021 in order that a response may be provided to Council prior to the budget deliberations that will occur on December 1, 2021 for community organizations. That the budget requests received from the following community organizations be considered by Council during the 2022 Budget deliberations on December 1, 2021 for community organizations. Routes Transportation – $55,000 The Training Centre (GTTI) - $50,000 The Georgina Chamber of Commerce - $83,500 Georgina Centre for the Arts and Culture - $110,000 The Military Museum – $24,000 Georgina Farmers Market - $8,000 4. That the service agreement between the Town and the Georgina Chamber of Commerce be replaced with the action items outlined in the 2020-2022 Tourism Strategy and identified as Chamber led initiatives.

That Council receive Report No. CAO-2021-0018 prepared by the Special Capital Initiatives Division dated Oct 06, 2021 respecting the RC2021-057 - OIL TANK REPLACEMENT project at the Annex Building; That Council award the Contract in full, including Provisional Items, to the Lowest Bidder “Kenstruct Ltd.” For a total amount of $82,098.09 plus applicable HST; That Council approve an additional $60,251, from the Facility Repair and Replacement Reserve; and That Council approve an amended delegated authority allowing the Head of Special Capital Initiatives authority to approve change orders with an amount up to 20% of the award of contract as long as the amount of the cumulative changes for the awarded contract and the project remain within the approved project budget;

That Council receive the verbal monthly update concerning the construction of the Multi Use Recreation Complex (MURC) project.

That Council convene into Closed Session at 9:52am pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, to deal with the following matters: ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE; Section 239(2)(f), MA; Johnston Cemetery, Solicitor Verbal Update LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; Section 239(2)(e), MA; Lake Drive Shoreline Jurisdiction Litigation Matter ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE; Section 239(2)(f), MA; Verbal Solicitor report, Smith Blvd property

That Council reconvene into Open Session at 11:21am and report on matters discussed in Closed Session.

regard to Item No. 18.1.a on the agenda under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act being advice that is subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege including communications necessary for that purpose regarding the Johnston Cemetery; That Council receive the Solicitor's update and proceed as directed.

regard to Item No. 18.1.c on the agenda under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act being advice that is subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege including communications necessary for that purpose regarding a property on Smith Blvd; That Council receive the Solicitor's update

regard to Item No. 18.1.b on the agenda under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act being litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board regarding Lake Drive Shoreline Jurisdiction Litigation Matter; That Council receive the Solicitor's update and proceed as directed.

1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2021-0015 prepared by the Finance Division of the Corporate Services Department, dated October 27, 2021 respecting the Release of the 2022 Draft Budget.

That correspondence from the Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee announcing the two recipients of the 2021 Heritage Award are Paul Brady for his efforts to advocate for the designation of Bonnie and Lorne Parks, and Karen Wolfe for her efforts to advocate for the designation of the Pefferlaw Dam and Johnston Cemetery be received, with the presentation of the awards to the recipients to be determined.

That Council endorse the position of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville requesting the Province of Ontario to continue to recognize and support the contribution of local libraries within their communities, to maintain existing funding for Ontario's public libraries and to make a new ongoing targeted annual investment to strengthen access to modern, cost-effective digital resources and services for all Ontarians through local public libraries, and that the Georgina Public Library Board be so advised.

That the correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs advising that the temporary limits introduced on municipality authority to regulate noise from construction to help support expedited construction of healthcare and other projects expired on October 7, 2021 and that municipalities once again have the authority to regulate construction noise in their communities at all times of the day and night, and that this be forwarded to the Chief Administrative Officer for information purposes.

That correspondence from the Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee advising that it is in agreement with removing 24 Market Street from the Heritage Register and will do so following the demolition of the property, be received.

That correspondence from the Honourable David Piccini, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, seeking input on the introduction of legislation, if enacted, that would pause the Upper York Sewage Solutions EA application and establish an Advisory Panel, be received.

That correspondence from the Town of Bradford West-Gwillimbury in support of the Holland Marsh Polder Phosphorus Recycling Facility be received.

That correspondence from the Region of York providing its '2021 Servicing Capacity Assignment Status Update' and requesting local Councils to provide semi-annual reports on allocation and notification of application approvals, be received.

That the General Information Listing for October 27, 2021, be received.

That the Briefing Note concerning Bill 177, the Stronger, Fairer Ontario Act, which includes proposed changes to the Provincial Offences Act, be received.

That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2021-0074 (TA-1) to levy an Interim Rate upon the taxable property in the Town of Georgina for the Taxation Year 2022 1. 2021-0074 Levy an Interim Rate upon Taxable Property, 2022 Taxation Year, October 27, 2021.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2021-0075 (FI-4) to establish Fire and Emergency Services Fees in the Town of Georgina 1. 2021-0075 Establish Fire and Emergency Services Fees, October 27, 2021.pdf

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2021-0076 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on October 27, 2021. 1. 2021-0076 Confirming Proceedings, October 27, 2021.pdf

That the meeting adjourn at 12:53pm

b. 2022 Interim Property Tax Levy Report No. CS-2021-0016 RESOLUTION NO. C-2021-0329 1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2021-0016 prepared by the Taxation, Revenue and Customer Service Division, Corporate Services Department dated October 27, 2021 respecting the 2022 Interim Realty Tax Levy. 2. That Council authorize the following regarding the 2022 Interim Realty Tax Levy; and a. That an Interim Tax be levied on all rateable real property in the Town of Georgina which has been assessed according to the last revised assessment roll; and b. That the 2022 Interim Tax Levy be set at 50% of the total 2021 taxes payable on each property; and 6 c. That for new properties added to the assessment roll for 2021 taxation, interim tax rates would be equivalent to 50% of the 2021 tax rate as listed in Attachment “1”; and d. That the Interim Tax Levy for these realty taxes be paid in two relatively equal installments and the installments shall be due Friday, February 25, 2022 and Monday, April 25, 2022; and e. That the Treasurer and/or Tax Collector be authorized to amend in whole or in part any billing in order to comply with any provincial legislation which may be introduced or passed by the Province of Ontario prior to or after the issuance of the billing. 3. That Council adopt the necessary By-Law to give effect to the above-noted recommendations.

1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2021-0095 prepared by the Economic Development and Tourism Division, Development Services Department dated October 27, 2021 respecting the 2022 budget requests received from community organizations. 2. That Council review the attached budget requests and provide questions or comments to the Manager of Economic Development and Tourism prior to November 17, 2021 in order that a response may be provided to Council prior to the budget deliberations that will occur on December 1, 2021 for community organizations. 3. That the budget requests received from the following community organizations be considered by Council during the 2022 Budget deliberations on December 1, 2021 for community organizations. Routes Transportation – $55,000 The Training Centre (GTTI) - $50,000 The Georgina Chamber of Commerce - $83,500 Georgina Centre for the Arts and Culture - $110,000 The Military Museum – $24,000 Georgina Farmers Market - $8,000 8 4. That the service agreement between the Town and the Georgina Chamber of Commerce be replaced with the action items outlined in the 2020-2022 Tourism Strategy and identified as Chamber led initiatives.

1. That Council receive Report No. CAO-2021-0018 prepared by the Special Capital Initiatives Division dated Oct 06, 2021 respecting the RC2021-057 - OIL TANK REPLACEMENT project at the Annex Building; 2. That Council award the Contract in full, including Provisional Items, to the Lowest Bidder “Kenstruct Ltd.” For a total amount of $82,098.09 plus applicable HST; 3. That Council approve an additional $60,251, from the Facility Repair and Replacement Reserve; and 4. That Council approve an amended delegated authority allowing the Head of Special Capital Initiatives authority to approve change orders with an amount up to 20% of the award of contract as long as the amount of the cumulative changes for the awarded contract and the project remain within the approved project budget; 9

That Council convene into Closed Session at 9:52am pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, to deal with the following matters: a. ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE; Section 239(2)(f), MA; Johnston Cemetery, Solicitor Verbal Update b. LITIGATION OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS, AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD; Section 239(2)(e), MA; Lake Drive Shoreline Jurisdiction Litigation Matter c. ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE; Section 239(2)(f), MA; Verbal Solicitor report, Smith Blvd property 10

In regard to Item No. 18.1.a on the agenda under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act being advice that is subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege including communications necessary for that purpose regarding the Johnston Cemetery; 1. That Council receive the Solicitor's update and proceed as directed.

In regard to Item No. 18.1.c on the agenda under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act being advice that is subject to Solicitor-Client Privilege including communications necessary for that purpose regarding a property on Smith Blvd; 1. That Council receive the Solicitor's update

In regard to Item No. 18.1.b on the agenda under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act being litigation or potential litigation including matters before 11 administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board regarding Lake Drive Shoreline Jurisdiction Litigation Matter; 1. That Council receive the Solicitor's update and proceed as directed.

That correspondence from the Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee announcing the two recipients of the 2021 Heritage Award are Paul Brady for his efforts to advocate for the designation 13 of Bonnie and Lorne Parks, and Karen Wolfe for her efforts to advocate for the designation of the Pefferlaw Dam and Johnston Cemetery be received, with the presentation of the awards to the recipients to be determined.

That the following bylaws be adopted; 17 1. Bylaw Number 2021-0074 (TA-1) to levy an Interim Rate upon the taxable property in the Town of Georgina for the Taxation Year 2022 2. Bylaw Number 2021-0075 (FI-4) to establish Fire and Emergency Services Fees in the Town of Georgina

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2021-0076 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on October 27, 2021.