Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (23 motions)
23 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the October 25, 2023 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item 17.1.a, Closed Session, Proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land, Jackson's Point Item 17.1.b, Closed Session, Advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, legal advice respecting the condition of Town-owned infrastructure Item 12.1.c, disposition item, correspondence from Canadian Environmental Law Association regarding exemptions
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following agenda items be adopted as presented; a. Renewal – Memorandum of Understanding – Emergency Social Service Agreement with the Regional Municipality of York 1. GFRS-2023-0003 - Renewal - Memorandum of Understanding - Emergency Social Service Agreement.pdf 2. Attachment 1 rev FINAL York - Georgina Emergency Social Services Agreement.docx.pdf Report No. GFRS-2023-0003 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0356 That Council receive Report No. GFRS-2023-0003 prepared by the Georgina Fire & Rescue Services dated October 25, 2023 with respect to entering into an Agreement with the Regional Municipality of York for the delivery of Emergency Social Services. That Council approves and authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Memorandum of Understanding - Emergency Social Service Agreement between the Town of Georgina and the Regional Municipality of York. b. Emergency Management Program Update of the Town of Georgina Emergency Plan 1. GFRS-2023-0004 Emergency Management Program - Update of the Town of Georgina Emergency Plan.pdf 2. Attachment 1 Emergency Plan Update 2023 GFRS-2023-0004.pdf Report No. GFRS-2023-0004 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0357 That Council receive Report No. GFRS-2023-0004 prepared by the Georgina Fire & Rescue Services dated October 25, 2023 with respect to updating the current Town of Georgina Emergency Plan. That Council adopts the updated Emergency Plan and authorizes same by bylaw. d. Application to Remove a Holding (H) Provision 1. 03.1158 Camlane Phase 9 Re
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council receive Report No. LS-2023-0018 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Legislative Services dated October 25 th , 2023 respecting one Application for Sign By-law Relief for a Digital Billboard at 2848 Ravenshoe Road. That Council approve the Application for Sign By-law Relief for a Digital Billboard at 2848 Ravenshoe Road, pending the approval of the sign by the Ministry of Transportation and the removal of two Billboards from 2354 Ravenshoe Road.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Report SI-2023-0015 prepared by the Strategic Initiatives Department, Economic Development and Tourism Division respecting the pilot to provide Town staff and in-kind resources to support road closures within the Business Improvement Areas (BIA’s) be received; That Town staff assist the Downtown Sutton Business Improvement Area with resources required to implement a closure of High Street on Saturday, November 25, 2023; and, That staff prepare a business case for the 2024 budget deliberations to request up to $30,000 to support the provision of resources to support three road closures on a pilot basis for the Business Improvement Areas.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive and endorse correspondence from Catherine Fife, MPP Waterloo requesting support for Bill 21, Fixing Long-Term Care Amendment Act (Till Death Do Us Part) 2022 and that staff confirm with the Region the value of the Bill.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive correspondence from the Sandgate Women's Shelter, made in conjunction with Yellow Brick House, requesting a flag be flown in recognition of Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month and the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, and that said flag be flown on December 1st.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the General information Items of October 25, 2023 be received.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive and approve the 2024 Council Meeting Schedule.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted as presented; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0080 (FI-3) to establish an Emergency Management Plan for protecting property, the environment and the health, safety and welfare of inhabitants 1. By-law To Establish an Emergency Management Program - Update to Emergency Plan.pdf 2. Appendix A EMPC Terms of Reference - Bylaw.pdf 3. Appendix B 2023 EM Plan FINAL.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 500-2023-0005 (PL-5) amending Zoning Bylaw No. 500, as amended; removal of Holding (H) Provision, 7&19 Dawn Blossom Drive, 40 Haskins Crescent 1. 03.1158 Zoning By-law Camlane Phase 9 Removal of the Hold.pdf 2. Schedule A to Zoning By-law.pdf (Advisement: Refer to Report No. DS-2023-0093, Item No. 11.1.d of this agenda) 3. Bylaw Number 2023-0081 (COU-1) appointing a member to the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 Term of Office; Arati Nijsure 1. Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee Appointment for the 2022-2026 Term of Council(1).pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 10:10am, observe a 15 minute break, then deal with the following closed session items; A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA, Jackson's Point ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE, Section 239(2)(f), MA; Legal advice regarding condition of Town-owned infrastructure
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the Council meeting reconvene into Open Session at 11:55am and report on matters discussed in Closed Session.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 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.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson In
Carried
regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.b, under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, being legal advice regarding condition of Town-owned infrastructure; That Council receive the staff update and staff be directed to proceed as directed.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0082 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on October 25, 2023 1. Bylaw 2023-0082 (COU-2) Confirm proceedings of Council, October 25, 2023.pdf
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 11:57am
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following agenda items be adopted as presented; a. Renewal – Memorandum of Understanding – Emergency Social Service Agreement with the Regional Municipality of York Report No. GFRS-2023-0003 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0356 1. That Council receive Report No. GFRS-2023-0003 prepared by the Georgina Fire & Rescue Services dated October 25, 2023 with respect to entering into an Agreement with the Regional Municipality of York for the delivery of Emergency Social Services. Council 4 October 25, 2023 2. That Council approves and authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Memorandum of Understanding - Emergency Social Service Agreement between the Town of Georgina and the Regional Municipality of York. b. Emergency Management Program Update of the Town of Georgina Emergency Plan Report No. GFRS-2023-0004 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0357 1. That Council receive Report No. GFRS-2023-0004 prepared by the Georgina Fire & Rescue Services dated October 25, 2023 with respect to updating the current Town of Georgina Emergency Plan. 2. That Council adopts the updated Emergency Plan and authorizes same by bylaw. d. Application to Remove a Holding (H) Provision Camlane Holdings Inc (c/o DG Group) 7 Dawn Blossom Drive, Block 21, Plan 65M-4646 and Block 298, Plan 65M-4629 19 Dawn Blossom Drive, Block 24, Plan 65M-4646 and Block 295, Plan 65M-4629 40 Haskins Crescent, Block 25, Plan 65M-4646 and Block 294, Plan 65M-4629, Keswick Report No. DS-2023-0093 RESOLUTION NO. C-2023-0358 1. That Council
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. LS-2023-0018 prepared by the Municipal Law Enforcement Division, Legislative Services dated October 25th, 2023 respecting one Application for Sign By-law Relief for a Digital Billboard at 2848 Ravenshoe Road. Council 6 October 25, 2023 2. That Council approve the Application for Sign By-law Relief for a Digital Billboard at 2848 Ravenshoe Road, pending the approval of the sign by the Ministry of Transportation and the removal of two Billboards from 2354 Ravenshoe Road.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
Council 8 October 25, 2023 That Council receive and approve the 2024 Council Meeting Schedule.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted as presented; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0080 (FI-3) to establish an Emergency Management Plan for protecting property, the environment and the health, safety and welfare of inhabitants 2. Bylaw Number 500-2023-0005 (PL-5) amending Zoning Bylaw No. 500, as amended; removal of Holding (H) Provision, 7&19 Dawn Blossom Drive, 40 Haskins Crescent (Advisement: Refer to Report No. DS-2023-0093, Item No. 11.1.d of this agenda) 3. Bylaw Number 2023-0081 (COU-1) appointing a member to the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 Term of Office; Arati Nijsure
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 10:10am, observe a 15 minute break, then deal with the following closed session items; Council 9 October 25, 2023 a. A PROPOSED OR PENDING ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF LAND BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR LOCAL BOARD, Section 239(2)(c), MA, Jackson's Point b. ADVICE THAT IS SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR-CLIENT PRIVILEGE, INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS NECESSARY FOR THAT PURPOSE, Section 239(2)(f), MA; Legal advice regarding condition of Town-owned infrastructure
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 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.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
In regard to Closed Session Item 17.1.b, under Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act being advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, being legal advice regarding condition of Town-owned infrastructure; 1. That Council receive the staff update and staff be directed to proceed as directed.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0082 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on October 25, 2023
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale