The Georgina Record

Council Meeting

May 19, 2021

Who was there

Present (3): Dan Fellini, 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 Grossiwith Closed Session Item No

What was decided (39 motions)

37 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the May 19, 2021 agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 13.1.a, Disposition item, AMO Policy Update, Municipal Councillor Code of Conduct Consultations and resulting recommendations Item No. 18.1.e, Closed Session item, Section 239(2)(f), MA; Procurement matter Item No. 12.1.g, Report No. DS-2021-0051 entitled 'Request from the Ontario Water Centre to Plant Sunflowers on a Vacant Farm Field at 1614 Metro Road North' was
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Withdrawn
a. Investments - Annual Report 1. CS-2021-0006 Investments - Annual Report.pdf Report No. CS-2021-0006 RESOLUTION NO. C-2021-0151 That Council receive Report No. CS-2021-0006 prepared by the Finance Division, Corporate Services Department dated May 19, 2021 respecting the Investments – Annual Report. b. 2022 Budget Schedule 1. CS-2021-0007 2022 Budget Schedule Report.pdf Report No. CS-2021-0007 RESOLUTION NO. C-2021-0152 That Council receive Report No. CS-2021-0007 prepared by the Finance Division, Corporate Services Department dated May 19, 2021 respecting the 2022 Budget Schedule; That Council direct staff to develop the 2022 Draft Budget in accordance with the strategies and considerations recommended in this report. c. 2021 Property Tax Rates 1. Report CS-2021-0008, 2021 Property Tax Rates.pdf Report No. CS-2021-0008 RESOLUTION NO. C-2021-0153 That Council receive Report No. CS-2021-0008 prepared by the Corporate Services Department dated May 19, 2021 respecting 2021 Tax Rates. That Council approve the 2021 tax rates for the Town of Georgina as detailed in Attachment #1, highlighted in yellow. That Council adopt the necessary By-Law to establish the 2021 tax rates for the Town of Georgina.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the Council meeting recess at 10:17am.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CS-2021-0009 prepared by the Finance Division, Corporate Services Department dated May 19, 2021 respecting the Development Charges Background Study and By-law. That Council express its intent that growth-related costs identified in the Development Charges Background Study as post-period benefit shall be paid for subsequently by development charges or other similar charges. That Council state that it has given notice in accordance with Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, of its intention to pass a by-law under Section 2 of the Act. That Council approve the Development Charges Background Study dated March 19, 2021 and those updated rate tables as shown in section 4 of this report. That Council intends to ensure that the increase in the need for services attributable to the anticipated development, including any capital costs, will be met, by updating its capital budget and forecast where appropriate. That Council state that it held a Public Meeting to consider the enactment of the Development Charges By-law in accordance with Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997. That Council state that it heard all persons who applied to be heard and received written submissions whether in objection to, or in support of, the Development Charges proposed at the Public Meeting. That Council has determined that no further public meetings are required under Section 12(3) of the Development Charges Act, 1997.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 17.2 Bylaw Number 2021-0041 (AD-5) to impose Development Charges in the Town of Georgina.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted; 17.1. Bylaw Number 2021-0040 (TA-1) to set the Tax Rates for the year 2021. 17.3. Bylaw Number 500-2021-0007 (PL-5) to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500, J. Lipani and Son Sod Farms limited, Part Lot 4, Concession 2 (NG), Georgina, as in R224745, 6251 Frog Street
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That Council receive Report No. CAO-2021-0009 prepared by the Communications Division dated May 19, 2021 respecting the 2018-2020 Communications Plan Status Update.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2021-0044 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department dated May 19, 2021 respecting an update on recreational cannabis retail stores. That pursuant to Section 41.3 of the Cannabis License Act, Council lift the prohibition on cannabis retail stores within Georgina and permit crs to be located within the municipality. That Council direct the Town Clerk to notify the AGCO Registrar in writing of Council's resolution to permit cannabis retail stores within the Town of Georgina no later than 3 business days after the resolution is passed. That staff submit a briefing note containing a draft Policy Statement/Public Interest Statement to the June 23rd Council meeting for approval outlining the concerns regarding the location of cannabis retail stores and separation distances for the AGCO's consideration. YEA NAY ABSTAIN Regional Councillor Grossi X Councillor Waddington X Mayor Quirk X Councillor Fellini X Councillor Neeson X Councillor Sebo X Councillor Harding X Results 7 0 0
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 17.4 Bylaw Number 500-2021-0008 (PL-5) to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500, St. Mary's Cement Inc (Canada), Part Lot 15, Concession 3 (NG), 4440 Baseline Road.
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That the Council Meeting recess at 12:30pm.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That Council receive Report No. OI-2021-0003 prepared by the Operations & Infrastructure Department dated May 19, 2021 regarding the Streetscape Design Standards update; That Staff be directed to circulate Report OI-2021-0003 to all internal Departments, the Business Improvement Areas and any identified stakeholders for review and comment prior to presenting the final Streetscape Design Standards to Council for approval.
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
That Council endorse the recommendations put forth by AMO concerning the updating of Municipal Codes of Conduct for Council Members launched by the Province; amending the Municipal Act to allow for Administrative Monetary Penalties in Municipal Code of Conduct breaches to incentivize compliance - subject to regulation and a municipal bylaw setting out appropriate penalty thresholds for the municipality, suspension of a council member for a certain period of time in defined circumstances that could negatively impact public health and safety removal from office by a member of the Judiciary on the recommendation of an Integrity Commissioner where a report has found serious and/or repeated breaches of Codes of Conduct; and better training and standards for Integrity Commissioners to improve capacity and consistency of decision-making across the province.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That Council receive the Briefing Note concerning Minister's Zoning Orders (MZOs); background and Bill 257.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 1:56pm
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council reconvene into Open Session at 4:08pm and report on matters discussed in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
regards to Closed Session Item 18.1(a) of the agenda being litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board, under Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act regarding the Pefferlaw Fire Hall and BECC Construction; 1. That Council receive the Town Solicitor's Update and directs the Solicitor and staff to proceed as discussed.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Fellini In
Carried
regards to Closed Session Item 18.1(b) of the agenda being litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or Local Board, under Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act regarding Lake Drive Matters; 1. That Council receive the Town Solicitor's Update and directs the Solicitor and staff to proceed as discussed.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Sebo In
Carried
regards to Closed Session Item No. 18.1(c) of the agenda, being labour relations or employee negotiations under Section 239 (2)(d) of the Municipal Act; 1. That Council receive the Director of Human Resources Update and directs staff to proceed as discussed. There was no unionized staff discussion.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Waddington In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 18 (1)(d) being the Adoption of Closed Session minutes, that the following closed session minutes be adopted; * April 17, 2019 * October 23, 2019 * November 27, 2019 * June 10, 2020 * June 24, 2020 * July 15, 2020 * August 12, 2020
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Fellini In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 18 (1)(d) being the Adoption of Closed Session minutes, that the following closed session minutes be adopted; * October 21, 2020 * October 28, 2020
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 18 (1)(d) being the Adoption of Closed Session minutes, that the following closed session minutes be adopted; * October 16, 2019
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Sebo In
Carried
*That Council adopt the balance of Closed Session minutes for 2019 and 2020; *January 9, 23 and 29, 2019 *February 13 and 27, 2019 *March 6, and 27, 2019 *April 10, 2019 *May 1 and 15, 2019 *June 12 and 26, 2019 *July 16, 2019 *September 11 and 18, 2019 *October 2, 9 and 15, 2019 *December 11, 2019 *January 15 and 22, 2020 *February 12 and 26, 2020 *March 4 and 24, 2020 *April 22, 2020 *May 6 and 27, 2020 *June 24, 2020 *August 19, 2020 *September 9 and 23, 2020
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
regards to Closed Session Item 18.1(e) of the agenda being the advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose under Section 239 (2)(f) of the Municipal Act regarding a Procurement matter and the award of a tender; 1. That Council receive the Town Solicitor's advice and direct staff to proceed as discussed. 2. That staff prepare a public briefing note on the matter and report back including the necessary funding request and details of the construction schedule.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Waddington In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2021-0042 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on May 19, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 4:14pm
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the May 19, 2021 agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted;  Item No. 13.1.a, Disposition item, AMO Policy Update, Municipal Councillor Code of Conduct Consultations and resulting recommendations  Item No. 18.1.e, Closed Session item, Section 239(2)(f), MA; Procurement matter 5  Item No. 12.1.g, Report No. DS-2021-0051 entitled 'Request from the Ontario Water Centre to Plant Sunflowers on a Vacant Farm Field at 1614 Metro Road North' was
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Withdrawn
a. Investments - Annual Report Report No. CS-2021-0006 RESOLUTION NO. C-2021-0151 1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2021-0006 prepared by the Finance Division, Corporate Services Department dated May 19, 2021 respecting the Investments – Annual Report. 6 b. 2022 Budget Schedule Report No. CS-2021-0007 RESOLUTION NO. C-2021-0152 1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2021-0007 prepared by the Finance Division, Corporate Services Department dated May 19, 2021 respecting the 2022 Budget Schedule; 2. That Council direct staff to develop the 2022 Draft Budget in accordance with the strategies and considerations recommended in this report. c. 2021 Property Tax Rates Report No. CS-2021-0008 RESOLUTION NO. C-2021-0153 1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2021-0008 prepared by the Corporate Services Department dated May 19, 2021 respecting 2021 Tax Rates. 2. That Council approve the 2021 tax rates for the Town of Georgina as detailed in Attachment #1, highlighted in yellow. 3. That Council adopt the necessary By-Law to establish the 2021 tax rates for the Town of Georgina.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. CS-2021-0009 prepared by the Finance Division, Corporate Services Department dated May 19, 2021 respecting the Development Charges Background Study and By-law. 2. That Council express its intent that growth-related costs identified in the Development Charges Background Study as post-period benefit shall be paid for subsequently by development charges or other similar charges. 3. That Council state that it has given notice in accordance with Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, of its intention to pass a by-law under Section 2 of the Act. 4. That Council approve the Development Charges Background Study dated March 19, 2021 and those updated rate tables as shown in section 4 of this report. 5. That Council intends to ensure that the increase in the need for services attributable to the anticipated development, including any capital costs, will be met, by updating its capital budget and forecast where appropriate. 6. That Council state that it held a Public Meeting to consider the enactment of the Development Charges By-law in accordance with Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997. 7. That Council state that it heard all persons who applied to be heard and received written submissions whether in objection to, or in support of, the Development Charges proposed at the Public Meeting. 8. That Council has determined that no further public meetings are required under Section 12(3) of the Development Charges Act, 1997. 9
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
10 1. That Council receive Report No. CAO-2021-0009 prepared by the Communications Division dated May 19, 2021 respecting the 2018-2020 Communications Plan Status Update.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Harding
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2021-0044 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department dated May 19, 2021 respecting an update on recreational cannabis retail stores. 2. That pursuant to Section 41.3 of the Cannabis License Act, Council lift the prohibition on cannabis retail stores within Georgina and permit crs to be located within the municipality. 3. That Council direct the Town Clerk to notify the AGCO Registrar in writing of Council's resolution to permit cannabis retail stores within the Town of Georgina no later than 3 business days after the resolution is passed. 4. That staff submit a briefing note containing a draft Policy Statement/Public Interest Statement to the June 23rd Council meeting for approval outlining the concerns regarding the location of cannabis retail stores and separation distances for the AGCO's consideration. YEA NAY ABSTAIN Mayor Quirk X Regional Councillor Grossi X Councillor Waddington X Councillor Fellini X Councillor Neeson X 12 Councillor Sebo X Councillor Harding X Results 7 0 0
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Regional Councillor Grossi
Carried
13 That the Council Meeting recess at 12:30pm.
Moved by Councillor Harding, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
That Council endorse the recommendations put forth by AMO concerning the updating of Municipal Codes of Conduct for Council Members launched by the Province;  amending the Municipal Act to allow for Administrative Monetary Penalties in Municipal Code of Conduct breaches to incentivize 15 compliance - subject to regulation and a municipal bylaw setting out appropriate penalty thresholds for the municipality,  suspension of a council member for a certain period of time in defined circumstances that could negatively impact public health and safety  removal from office by a member of the Judiciary on the recommendation of an Integrity Commissioner where a report has found serious and/or repeated breaches of Codes of Conduct; and  better training and standards for Integrity Commissioners to improve capacity and consistency of decision-making across the province.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
17 In regards to Closed Session Item 18.1(a) of the agenda being litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board, under Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act regarding the Pefferlaw Fire Hall and BECC Construction; 1. That Council receive the Town Solicitor's Update and directs the Solicitor and staff to proceed as discussed.
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
In regards to Closed Session Item 18.1(b) of the agenda being litigation or potential litigation including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or Local Board, under Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act regarding Lake Drive Matters; 1. That Council receive the Town Solicitor's Update and directs the Solicitor and staff to proceed as discussed.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
In regards to Closed Session Item No. 18.1(c) of the agenda, being labour relations or employee negotiations under Section 239 (2)(d) of the Municipal Act; 18 1. That Council receive the Director of Human Resources Update and directs staff to proceed as discussed. There was no unionized staff discussion.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 18 (1)(d) being the Adoption of Closed Session minutes, that the following closed session minutes be adopted; * April 17, 2019 * October 23, 2019 * November 27, 2019 * June 10, 2020 * June 24, 2020 * July 15, 2020 * August 12, 2020
Moved by Councillor Sebo, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 18 (1)(d) being the Adoption of Closed Session minutes, that the following closed session minutes be adopted; * October 21, 2020 * October 28, 2020
Moved by Councillor Waddington, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 18 (1)(d) being the Adoption of Closed Session minutes, that the following closed session minutes be adopted; * October 16, 2019
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Sebo
Carried
In regards to Closed Session Item 18.1(e) of the agenda being the advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose under Section 239 (2)(f) of the Municipal Act regarding a Procurement matter and the award of a tender; 1. That Council receive the Town Solicitor's advice and direct staff to proceed as discussed. 2. That staff prepare a public briefing note on the matter and report back including the necessary funding request and details of the construction schedule.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Waddington
Carried

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