Council Meeting

That the May 29, 2024 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 11.1.i, Report No. SI-2024-0011 entitled 'Appointments to the Board of Management and Approval of the 2024 Annual Budget for the Jackson's Point Business Improvement Area' Item No. 16.5, Bylaw Number 2024-0043 (COU-1) to appoint three new board members to the Jackson's Point BIA Item No. 16.6, Bylaw Number 2024-0044 (TA-1) to levy a special charge upon commercial properties in the Jackson's Point BIA Item No. 16.7, Bylaw Number 2024-0045 (PL-3) amending Bylaws regarding the Jackson's Point Improvement Area Board Composition

That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of April 17, 2024 1. April 17, 2024 Council Minutes.pdf 2. Council Minutes of April 24, 2024 1. April 24, 2024 Council Minutes.pdf

That Council receive the presentation provided by Superintendent Al Villamere and Inspector Alice Tsang of the York Regional Police providing Council with community update statistics, and delegation provided by Darren Gahan suggesting improvements to Georgina's culture of safety.

That Council adopt the following; b. 2024 Property Tax Rates 1. 2024 PROPERTY TAX RATES.pdf 2. DCAO-2024-0006 Attachment 1.pdf 3. YRFA 24 Levy Georgina.pdf Report No. DCAO-2024-0006 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0176 That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2024-0006 prepared by the Office of The Deputy CAO dated May 29, 2024 respecting 2024 Tax Rates. That Council approve the 2024 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 2024 tax rates for the Town of Georgina. c. Earthworks Agreement - Ballymore (Queensway North) Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-19G01 1. DS-2024-0027 Earthworks Agreement Queensway North-Ballymore.pdf 2. Attachment 1 – General Location Map.pdf 3. Attachment 2 - Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision.pdf 4. Attachment 3- Draft Earthworks Agreement.pdf 5. Attachment 4- Proposed Earthworks Drawings.pdf P art of Lot 15, Concession 3 (NG), Parts 1 and 2, Plan 65R-39418 e/s of The Queensway North, south of Old Homestead Road, Keswick Report No. DS-2024-0027 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0177 That Council receive Report No. DS-2024-0027 prepared by the Development Engineering Division, Development Services Department dated May 29, 2024, respecting the execution of a proposed Earthworks Agreement for the Ballymore (Queensway North) Subdivision; That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Earthworks Agreement between Ballymore Development (Georgina) Corp., as Owners and the Corp

That Council receive Report No. OI-2024-0008 prepared by the Road Operations Division, Operations & Infrastructure Department, dated May 29, 2024, regarding the Bi-Annual Traffic Report. That Council adopt a bylaw to amend Bylaw 2023-0087 (TR-1) to: i. provide further administrative amendments following the 2023 Traffic Bylaw consolidation project. ii. amend Schedule V- "No Stopping" on Richmond Park Drive, east of The Queensway S.

That the Council meeting recess at 10:35am.

That Council receive Report No. DS-2024-0015 prepared by the Planning Policy Division, Development Services Department, dated May 29, 2024 respecting an update to the Tree Preservation and Compensation Policy; That the Draft Tree Preservation and Conservation Policy attached as Appendix 2 to Report DS-2024-0015 be endorsed as the basis for further consultation with the public and stakeholders; and That Staff be directed to report back to Council on the results of further consultation and a recommended update to the Tree Preservation and Compensation Policy, and that staff return with an information report regarding the potential merits of a municipal tree-cutting bylaw before the end of 2024.

​​That Council receive Report No. CSD-2024-0008 prepared by the Community Services Department, dated May 29, 2024, concerning future capital improvements proposed at the Town’s waterfront parks and road ends; That Council receive and endorse in principle the Town of Georgina’s Waterfront Parks Master Plan, dated November 2023, prepared by The Planning Partnership Ltd., subject to annual budget deliberations; That staff report back through the annual budget deliberation process to activate priority capital improvements outlined in the master plan starting in 2025. That staff bring the design work for the Willow Beach Park forward to the 2025 budget for Council's consideration. That staff consider the feasibility of advancing the Young's Harbour park portion earlier than as suggested in the Implementation Plan. Voters YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Mayor Quirk X Regional Councillor Davison X Councillor Fellini X Councillor Neeson X Councillor Genge X Councillor Biggerstaff X Councillor Dale X Results 7 0 0 0

That the Council meeting recess at 12:35pm.

That Council receive Report No. GFRS-2024-0001 prepared by the Georgina Fire and Rescue Services dated May 29, 2024 respecting amendments to By-law 2004-0040 (FI-1). That Council approve and adopt the attached By-law to Establish and Regulate a Fire Department.

That Council receive the briefing note from the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee requesting Council to direct staff to create an online portal for the community to submit opportunities to improve accessibility throughout the Town, and refer the request to the appropriate staff for further discussion with the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee.

That Council receive the briefing note from the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee requesting review of the Public Compendium for the 4th Review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and refer it to the appropriate staff to engage in discussions with the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee.

That Council endorse the expenditure from the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee's 2024 budget of up to $2,400 to provide financial support for entertainment and honorariums surrounding the Pan African Flag Raising Event.

That Council receive the May 29, 2024 General Information items.

That Council endorse the briefing note and draft resolution requesting the Government of Ontario to act urgently to raise the social assistance rates to an acceptable level that correlates with the cost of living; WHEREAS all families and individuals in the province of Ontario are grappling with a higher cost of living, with the costs of basic needs like food and housing outpacing inflation; AND WHEREAS the most vulnerable amongst us – those reliant on social assistance incomes, such as Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) – are impacted even more by the current economic climate; AND WHEREAS Ontario Works rates have been unchanged since 2018, sitting at a maximum of $733 per month for a single person; AND WHEREAS in 2023, there were 1,054 Ontario Works cases in Georgina; AND WHEREAS York Region has urged the Province to update Ontario Works and ODSP shelter allowances to take into account local housing market realities so that recipients can afford safe, stable housing; AND WHEREAS it has been acknowledged by the provincial government that adjustments should be made for inflation when it comes to ODSP (the first ODSP adjustment last year added about $80 to a single recipient’s basic payment, bringing it to $1,308 per month) – an adjustment that York Region has been urging the government to replicate with Ontario Works since 2023; AND WHEREAS both Ontario Works and ODSP support is inadequate to manage against the inflationary increases to the cost of liv

That the following bylaws be adopted: 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0038 (FI-1) amending Bylaw No. 2004-0040 (FI-1) establishing and regulating a Fire Department 1. Bylaw - Establish and Regulate a Fire Department.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2024-0039 (TA-1) to set tax rates for the year 2024 1. 2024 FINAL TAX RATE BYLAW.pdf 2. Appendix A- 2024 Property Tax Rates.pdf 4. Bylaw Number 2024-0041 (TR-1) to amend Bylaw 2023-0086 regulating traffic and controlling parking of vehicles 1. 2024-0041, amend 2023-0087 regulating traffic and controlling parking.pdf 5. Bylaw Number 2024-0043 (COU-1) appointing three new Board Members for the Jackson's Point Business Improvement Area for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term 1. 2024 By-Law appointment for new Jackson's Point BIA Board of Management.pdf 6. Bylaw Number 2024-0044 (TA-1) to levy a special charge upon commercial properties located in the Jackson's Point BIA and to provide for its collection 1. 2024 By-Law to levy a special tax to commercial properties in the Jackson's Point BIA.pdf 2. Attachment 1(1).pdf 3. Attachment 2(1).pdf 7. Bylaw Number 2024-0045 (PL-3) amending Bylaws 2015-0037 and 83-171, Jackson's Point Improvement Area Board Composition 1. Jackson's Point BIA by-law for board of management composition.pdf

YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Mayor Quirk X Regional Councillor Davison X Councillor Fellini X Councillor Neeson X Councillor Genge X Councillor Biggerstaff X Councillor Dale X Results 5 2 0 0

That Council convene into Closed Session at 1:40pm. to deal with the following closed session item: ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE, Section 23992)(f), MA; Legal advice regarding improvements to Town-owned infrastructure A TRADE SECRET OR SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL OR LABOUR RELATIONS INFORMATION, SUPPLIED IN CONFIDENCE TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD WHICH, IF DISCLOSED, COULD REASONABLY BE EXPECTED TO PREJUDICE SIGNIFICANTLY THE COMPETITIVE POSITION OR INTERFERE SIGNIFICANTLY WITH THE CONTRACTUAL OR OTHER NEGOTIATIONS OF A PERSON, GROUP OF PERSONS OR ORGANIZATION, Section 239(2)(i), Naming Rights Prospect EDUCATION AND TRAINING SESSION, Section 239 (3.1), MA; Respectful Workplace Training for Council

That Council reconvene into Open Session at 4:20pm and report on matters discussed in Closed Session.

regard to Item No. 17.1.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 legal advice regarding improvements to Town-owned infrastructure; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.

regard to Item No. 17.1.b on the agenda under Section 239(2)(i) of the Municipal Act being a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organization regarding Naming Rights Prospect; That Council receive the information and that staff be directed to proceed accordingly.

regard to Item No. 17.1.c on the agenda under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal act being an education and training session regarding Respectful Workplace Training for Council; That Council receive the training provided.

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0042 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on May 29, 2024 1. 2024-0042 (COU-2) Confirming proceedings of Council on May 29, 2024.pdf

That the Council meeting adjourn at 4:22pm.

3 That the May 29, 2024 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted;  Item No. 11.1.i, Report No. SI-2024-0011 entitled 'Appointments to the Board of Management and Approval of the 2024 Annual Budget for the Jackson's Point Business Improvement Area'  Item No. 16.5, Bylaw Number 2024-0043 (COU-1) to appoint three new board members to the Jackson's Point BIA  Item No. 16.6, Bylaw Number 2024-0044 (TA-1) to levy a special charge upon commercial properties in the Jackson's Point BIA  Item No. 16.7, Bylaw Number 2024-0045 (PL-3) amending Bylaws regarding the Jackson's Point Improvement Area Board Composition

That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of April 17, 2024 2. Council Minutes of April 24, 2024

That Council adopt the following; b. 2024 Property Tax Rates Report No. DCAO-2024-0006 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0176 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2024-0006 prepared by the Office of The Deputy CAO dated May 29, 2024 respecting 2024 Tax Rates. 2. That Council approve the 2024 tax rates for the Town of Georgina as detailed in Attachment #1, highlighted in yellow. 5 3. That Council adopt the necessary By-Law to establish the 2024 tax rates for the Town of Georgina. c. Earthworks Agreement - Ballymore (Queensway North) Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-19G01 Part of Lot 15, Concession 3 (NG), Parts 1 and 2, Plan 65R-39418 e/s of The Queensway North, south of Old Homestead Road, Keswick Report No. DS-2024-0027 RESOLUTION NO. C-2024-0177 1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2024-0027 prepared by the Development Engineering Division, Development Services Department dated May 29, 2024, respecting the execution of a proposed Earthworks Agreement for the Ballymore (Queensway North) Subdivision; 2. That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Earthworks Agreement between Ballymore Development (Georgina) Corp., as Owners and the Corporation of the Town of Georgina relating to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T- 19G01

1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2024-0008 prepared by the Community Services Department, dated May 29, 2024, concerning future capital improvements proposed at the Town’s waterfront parks and road ends; 2. That Council receive and endorse in principle the Town of Georgina’s Waterfront Parks Master Plan, dated November 2023, prepared by The Planning Partnership Ltd., subject to annual budget deliberations; 3. That staff report back through the annual budget deliberation process to activate priority capital improvements outlined in the master plan starting in 2025. 4. That staff bring the design work for the Willow Beach Park forward to the 2025 budget for Council's consideration. 5. That staff consider the feasibility of advancing the Young's Harbour park portion earlier than as suggested in the Implementation Plan. YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Mayor Quirk X Regional X Councillor Davison Councillor X Biggerstaff Councillor Fellini X Councillor X Neeson Councillor Genge X Councillor Dale X 12 Results 7 0 0 0

1. That Council receive Report No. GFRS-2024-0001 prepared by the Georgina Fire and Rescue Services dated May 29, 2024 respecting amendments to By-law 2004-0040 (FI-1). 13 2. That Council approve and adopt the attached By-law to Establish and Regulate a Fire Department.

That the following bylaws be adopted: 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0038 (FI-1) amending Bylaw No. 2004-0040 (FI-1) establishing and regulating a Fire Department 2. Bylaw Number 2024-0039 (TA-1) to set tax rates for the year 2024 4. Bylaw Number 2024-0041 (TR-1) to amend Bylaw 2023-0086 regulating traffic and controlling parking of vehicles 5. Bylaw Number 2024-0043 (COU-1) appointing three new Board Members for the Jackson's Point Business Improvement Area for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term 6. Bylaw Number 2024-0044 (TA-1) to levy a special charge upon commercial properties located in the Jackson's Point BIA and to provide for its collection 7. Bylaw Number 2024-0045 (PL-3) amending Bylaws 2015-0037 and 83- 171, Jackson's Point Improvement Area Board Composition

YEA NAY Abstain Conflict Mayor Quirk X Regional X Councillor Davison Councillor X Biggerstaff Councillor Fellini X Councillor X Neeson Councillor Genge X Councillor Dale X Results 5 2 0 0

That Council convene into Closed Session at 1:40pm. to deal with the following closed session item: a. ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE, Section 23992)(f), MA; Legal advice regarding improvements to Town- owned infrastructure 18 b. A TRADE SECRET OR SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL OR LABOUR RELATIONS INFORMATION, SUPPLIED IN CONFIDENCE TO THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD WHICH, IF DISCLOSED, COULD REASONABLY BE EXPECTED TO PREJUDICE SIGNIFICANTLY THE COMPETITIVE POSITION OR INTERFERE SIGNIFICANTLY WITH THE CONTRACTUAL OR OTHER NEGOTIATIONS OF A PERSON, GROUP OF PERSONS OR ORGANIZATION, Section 239(2)(i), Naming Rights Prospect c. EDUCATION AND TRAINING SESSION, Section 239 (3.1), MA; Respectful Workplace Training for Council

In regard to Item No. 17.1.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 legal advice regarding improvements to Town-owned infrastructure; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly.

In regard to Item No. 17.1.b on the agenda under Section 239(2)(i) of the Municipal Act being a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly 19 the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons or organization regarding Naming Rights Prospect; 1. That Council receive the information and that staff be directed to proceed accordingly.

In regard to Item No. 17.1.c on the agenda under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal act being an education and training session regarding Respectful Workplace Training for Council; 1. That Council receive the training provided.

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2024-0042 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on May 29, 2024