Council Meeting

That the August 2, 2023 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item No. 11.1.l, Report No. LS-2023-0014, Noise Bylaw Exemption Request - Repaving of Glenwoods Avenue and Ravenshoe Road Item 13.1.d, Additional correspondence from York Region Environmental Alliance in response to Lake Simcoe phosphorus reduction strategy motion

That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of June 21, 2023 1. June 21, 2023 Regular Minutes.pdf

That Council grant an extension from August 31st to November 1st, 2023, to erect a digital signboard at 22869 Woodbine Avenue by Mark Snaper of Eye Candy Ads.

That Council receive the delegation provided by Mark Snaper of Eye Candy Ads requesting an extension from August 31st to December 31st for installation of a digital signboard 22869 Woodbine Avenue.

That Council receive Report SI-2023-0014 prepared by the Strategic Initiatives Department, Economic Development and Tourism Division respecting the review of the process of providing annual funding to community organizations and not-for-profits. That Council direct staff to develop guidelines and a standardized application form for use by community organizations and not-for-profits that incorporate the recommendations as outlined on Page 9 of the Consultant’s Report provided as Attachment 1 to Report SI-2023-0014. That Council approve a budget of $350,000 for a 1-year period to support project-based funding requests received from community organizations and not-for-profits, in advance of the 2024 budget deliberations. That Council direct the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and Treasurer to establish an internal review team to receive and review all future funding applications for requests less than $10,000, to a maximum disbursement of $50,000. That Council authorize the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and the internal review team to review and evaluate all applications for funding requests of $10,000 or more and provide a report to Council for final consideration. That Council request staff return with a report in advance of the 2025 budget discussing the full suite of grants currently available through the Town of Georgina departments with an eye to streamlining the application process in a similar manner as this review.

That the Council meeting recess at 10:50am

That Council receive, with thanks, the verbal update provided by Melanie Morris of Colliers Project Leaders regarding the progress of the Multi Use Recreation Complex (MURC) construction project.

That Council receive Report No. SI-2023-0013 prepared by the Strategic Initiatives and Development Services Departments dated August 2, 2023 respecting the Housing Accelerator Fund Grant Application; That Council approve the Housing Action Plan attached to Report No. SI-2023-0013; That Council provide Delegated Authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to procurement of resources as outlined in the Housing Accelerator Fund initiatives; That staff bring forward a business case(s) through the budget process to use any remaining grant funding not applied to the Housing Action Plan initiatives; and, That Council endorse the submission of an application to the Housing Accelerator Fund. That staff report back once the decision is communicated, advise of any reallocation of funds based on the amount of grant funding received, and that staff provide bi-annual updates.

That Council receive Report No. GFRS-2023-0002 prepared by Georgina Fire & Rescue Services dated August 2, 2023 respecting amendments to the fees charged under By-law 2021-0075 (FI-4). That Council approve and adopt the amended By-law to Establish Fire and Emergency Services Fees in the Town of Georgina.

That Council receive Report No. CSD​-2023-0006 prepared by the Community Services Department dated August 2, 2023, respecting the 2023 Multi-use Recreation Complex (MURC) Operating Budget. That Council approve the following permanent staffing complement for the operation of the MURC: Community Services Department Supervisor: 1 PFT Facility Operator: 3 PFT, 2 PPT Aquatic Programmer: 1 PFT Recreation Programmer: 1 PFT Client Services Representative: 2 PFT, 3 PPT Assistant Supervisor – Lifeguarding and Instruction: 2 PPT Georgina Public Library Supervisor: 1 PFT Library Assistant: 2 PFT Library Programmer-Maker & Creative Space: 1 PFT Library Programmer-Children’s & Youth Services: 1 PFT Library Clerk: 3 PPT Library Student: 4 PPT That Council approve the Community Services portion of the MURC operating expenditures for 2023 in the amount of $326,500, to be funded from the Assessment Growth Stabilization Reserve; That Council approve an increased operating grant to the Georgina Public Library for the Discovery Branch portion of the MURC operating expenditure actuals for 2023, up to a maximum amount of $119,300, to be funded from the Assessment Growth Stabilization Reserve; That Council direct the Treasurer to include the MURC operating revenue and expenditure impacts, estimated to have an annualized net operating increase of $2,000,000 (2023 dollars), in the base budget for 2024 and to fully fund the impact with Assessment Growth.

That Council proclaim September 4th as Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Awareness Day throughout the Town of Georgina and grant permission to raise the PKD flag at the Civic Centre on that date.

That Council endorse the following motion issued by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario: WHEREAS all Ontarians deserve and expect a safe and respectful workplace; AND WHEREAS municipal governments, as the democratic institutions most directly engaged with Ontarians need respectful discourse; AND WHEREAS several incidents in recent years of disrespectful behaviour and workplace harassment have occurred amongst members of municipal councils; AND WHEREAS these incidents seriously and negatively affect the people involved and lower public perceptions of local governments; AND WHEREAS municipal Codes of Conduct are helpful tools to set expectations of Council member behaviour; AND WHEREAS municipal governments do not have the necessary tools to adequately enforce compliance with municipal Codes of Conduct; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Georgina supports the call of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for the Government of Ontario to introduce legislation to strengthen municipal Codes of Conduct and compliance with them in consultation with municipal governments; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the legislation encompass the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's recommendations for; updating municipal Codes of Conduct to account for workplace safety and harassment creating a flexible administrative penalty regime, adapted to the local economic and financial circumstances of municipalities across Ontario; increasing training of municipal Integrity C

That correspondence from the Region of York advising of its approach to transition Regional planning services due to legislative changes introduced through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, Bill 23, be received.

That Council endorse the request from the Sutton Agricultural Society for temporary closure of Fairpark Lane between Hawkins Street and Snooks Road during the Sutton Fair and Horse Show to be held from August 10th to 13th, 2023, and that the appropriate staff be so advised.

That Council proclaim the month of September, 2023, as 'Childhood Cancer Awareness Month' throughout the Town of Georgina and grant permission to Candlelighters Simcoe to fly the corresponding flag during the month of September when possible.

That Council receive the correspondence from Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition concerning the Bradford Bypass, communicate Council's previous motion of August 2021 with the coalition, advise that Council remains committed to the health of Lake Simcoe and will continue to work with the Ministry of Transportation and with the Province for any mitigation of that project.

That Council receive the General Information items of August 2, 2023.

That Council receive the briefing note advising of the next steps being undertaken this summer to move forward with the promotion of local restaurants by creating safe pickup/dropoff areas within the Willow Beach Park, De La Salle Park, Jackson's Point Harbour and Holmes Point Park, the promotion of this service to residents and visitors through social media and signage and the initiation of a survey of both food businesses and the general public to gauge interest in food vendors at the parks.

That Council receive the capital project status report as of June 30, 2023.

That Council receive the briefing note advising of engagement activities to be undertaken connected to the Lake Drive Functional Assessment Study in order to gain a better understanding of the perspectives of Georgina residents and businesses on the future of this valuable corridor, said activities to include a dedicated webpage, public survey, virtual workshops, beach pop-up sessions and a public information centre.

WHEREAS on February 24th, 2021, the Council of the Town of Georgina passed Resolution No. C-2021-0051 in conjunction with staff report DS-2021-0022; WHEREAS the above referenced Resolution No. C-2021-0051 in conjunction with staff report DS-2021-0022 was passed by the members of council unanimously; WHEREAS as a part of staff report DS-2021-022, recommendation number 5 contained the following in regards to the current and on-going review of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (Act): "5. That the Council for the Town of Georgina requests that the Province of Ontario revise the Phosphorus Reduction Strategy to create a time bound plan and the associated budgets to achieve the 55% phosphorus pollution reduction to no more than 44 tonnes per year as soon as possible" AND WHEREAS the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (Act) received unanimous all-party support in the Ontario Legislature in 2008; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Georgina re-affirms its resolution as stated of February 24th, 2021 with the following amendments: 1. That the Council for the Town of Georgina requests that the Province of Ontario revise the Phosphorus Reduction Strategy to create a time bound plan and the associated budgets to achieve the 55% phosphorus pollution reduction to no more than 44 tonnes per year with a target date of 2030. 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Honourable David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; all Lake Simcoe watershed MPPs; The Lake S

That the following additional correspondence in support of Item 13.1, reduction of Lake Simcoe Phosphorus pollution, be received; Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation numerous residents in support Joyce Hall, Grey Highlands Climate Action Team, Grey Bruce Climate Action Network York Region Environmental Alliance

That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0058 (PL-4) removing certain lands from Part Lot Control, Part Lot 66 and 67, Plan 454, Parts 12 and 13, Plan 65R-22031, 7-11 Robert St, File 04-76 1. 04.76 7-11 Robert Street By-law.pdf 2. Bylaw Number 2023-0059 (PL-1) to deem certain registered Plans of Subdivision or parts thereof not to be registered Plans of Subdivision for the purposes if Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended; 1023 Lake Dr. N, File 02-262 1. 06.262 1023 Lake Drive North By-law.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2023-0060 (AD-1) to appoint an inspector for the enforcement of the Building Code Act; Sydnee Campbell 1. Appointment Bylaw Sydnee Campbell.pdf 4. Bylaw Number 2023-0061 (LA-1) to stop up, close and sell a portion of a lane located south of Irving Drive and north of Sixth Street (PIN No. 03537-1055) 1. BYLAW TO STOP UP, CLOSE AND SELL PORTION OF A LANEWAY LOCATED NORTH OF SIXTH STREET (PIN NO. 03537-1055).pdf 5. Bylaw Number 2023-0062 (LI-3) amending Bylaw 2019-0061 (LI-3) to license, regulate and govern short-term rental accommodations 1. Bylaw to Amend STRA Bylaw No. 2019-0061(LI-3).pdf 6. Bylaw Number 2023-0063 (FI-4) to establish Fire and Emergency Services fees in the Town of Georgina 1. By-law To Establish Fire and Emergency Services Fees in the Town of Georgina.pdf 2. Revised Schedule A - fees FINAL.pdf

That Council convened into Closed Session at 12:40pm to deal with the following matter: PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential attachment to Report LS-2023-0011, appointments to various Committees/Boards for the 2022-2026 Term of Office

That Council reconvene into Open Session at 12:54pm and report on matters dealt with in Closed Session.

regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a, Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees regarding confidential attachment to Report LS-2023-0011, appointments to various committees and boards, with the exception of the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee; That Council direct staff to proceed accordingly

regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a, Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees regarding confidential attachment to Report LS-2023-0011, appointments to the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee; That Council direct staff to proceed accordingly

That Report No. LS-2023-0011 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, dated August 2, 2023, respecting the appointments to the Town’s various Committees and Boards, be received. That Council review the attachment (Confidential Attachment #1) detailing the selection outcome for the following Committees and Boards: Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee Georgina Economic Development Committee Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Advisory Committee Committee of Adjustment Georgina Fence Viewers Georgina Livestock Valuers That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the appointments. That the appointments of the selected applicants by Council come into effect upon passing of the appointment bylaw and the acceptance of appointments by the respective Committee/Board designates.

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0064 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on August 2, 2023. 1. Bylaw 2023-0064 (COU-2) Confirm proceedings of Council on August 2, 2023.pdf

That the meeting adjourn at 12:57 pm

3 That the August 2, 2023 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted;  Item No. 11.1.l, Report No. LS-2023-0014, Noise Bylaw Exemption Request - Repaving of Glenwoods Avenue and Ravenshoe Road  Item 13.1.d, Additional correspondence from York Region Environmental Alliance in response to Lake Simcoe phosphorus reduction strategy motion

That the following minutes be adopted as presented: 1. Council Minutes of June 21, 2023

4 That Council grant an extension from August 31st to November 1st, 2023, to erect a digital signboard at 22869 Woodbine Avenue by Mark Snaper of Eye Candy Ads.

That the following recommendations be adopted as presented; b. Application for Part Lot Control Exemption Part of Lot 66 and 67, Plan 454, parts 12 and 13, Plan 65R-22031 7 and 11 Robert Street, Keswick Report No. DS-2023-0073 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-0275 1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2023-0073 prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated August 2, 2023, respecting an application for Part Lot Control Exemption approval for the property legally described as Part of Lot 66 and Lot 67, Plan 454, further described as Parts 12 and 13, Plan 65R-22031, and municipally addressed as 7 and 11 Robert Street; 5 2. That Council approve the application to exempt the property legally described as Part of Lot 66 and Lot 67, Plan 454, further described as Parts 12 and 13, Plan 65R-22031, and municipally addressed as 7 and 11 Robert Street from part lot control as per Section 50 (7) of the Planning Act; 3. That Council pass a by-law to exempt the property legally described as Part of Lot 66 and Lot 67, Plan 454, further described as Parts 12 and 13, Plan 65R-22031, and municipally addressed as 7 and 11 Robert Street from part lot control as per Section 50 (7) of the Planning Act; and, 4. That the Development Planning Division forward a copy of Council's resolution and the by-law to the applicant for registration. c. Application for Deeming Bylaw Approval Lot 12, Plan 124, and Part of Lot 19, Concession 3 (NG) 1023 Lake Drive North Report No. DS-2023

1. That Council receive Report SI-2023-0014 prepared by the Strategic Initiatives Department, Economic Development and Tourism Division respecting the review of the process of providing annual funding to community organizations and not-for-profits. 2. That Council direct staff to develop guidelines and a standardized application form for use by community organizations and not-for-profits that incorporate the recommendations as outlined on Page 9 of the Consultant’s Report provided as Attachment 1 to Report SI-2023-0014. 3. That Council approve a budget of $350,000 for a 1-year period to support project-based funding requests received from community organizations and not-for-profits, in advance of the 2024 budget deliberations. 4. That Council direct the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and Treasurer to establish an internal review team to receive and review all future funding applications for requests less than $10,000, to a maximum disbursement of $50,000. 9 5. That Council authorize the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and the internal review team to review and evaluate all applications for funding requests of $10,000 or more and provide a report to Council for final consideration. 6. That Council request staff return with a report in advance of the 2025 budget discussing the full suite of grants currently available through the Town of Georgina departments with an eye to streamlining the application process in a similar manner as this review.

1. That Council receive Report No. CSD-2023-0006 prepared by the Community Services Department dated August 2, 2023, respecting the 2023 Multi-use Recreation Complex (MURC) Operating Budget. 2. That Council approve the following permanent staffing complement for the operation of the MURC: 12 a. Community Services Department i. Supervisor: 1 PFT ii. Facility Operator: 3 PFT, 2 PPT iii. Aquatic Programmer: 1 PFT iv. Recreation Programmer: 1 PFT v. Client Services Representative: 2 PFT, 3 PPT vi. Assistant Supervisor – Lifeguarding and Instruction: 2 PPT b. Georgina Public Library i. Supervisor: 1 PFT ii. Library Assistant: 2 PFT iii. Library Programmer-Maker & Creative Space: 1 PFT iv. Library Programmer-Children’s & Youth Services: 1 PFT v. Library Clerk: 3 PPT vi. Library Student: 4 PPT 3. That Council approve the Community Services portion of the MURC operating expenditures for 2023 in the amount of $326,500, to be funded from the Assessment Growth Stabilization Reserve; 4. That Council approve an increased operating grant to the Georgina Public Library for the Discovery Branch portion of the MURC operating expenditure actuals for 2023, up to a maximum amount of $119,300, to be funded from the Assessment Growth Stabilization Reserve; 5. That Council direct the Treasurer to include the MURC operating revenue and expenditure impacts, estimated to have an annualized net operating increase of $2,000,000 (2023 dollars), in the base budget for 2024 and to fully fund the impact wit

That Council receive the capital project status report as of June 30, 2023. 17

WHEREAS on February 24th, 2021, the Council of the Town of Georgina passed Resolution No. C-2021-0051 in conjunction with staff report DS-2021-0022; 18 WHEREAS the above referenced Resolution No. C-2021-0051 in conjunction with staff report DS-2021-0022 was passed by the members of council unanimously; WHEREAS as a part of staff report DS-2021-022, recommendation number 5 contained the following in regards to the current and on- going review of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (Act): "5. That the Council for the Town of Georgina requests that the Province of Ontario revise the Phosphorus Reduction Strategy to create a time bound plan and the associated budgets to achieve the 55% phosphorus pollution reduction to no more than 44 tonnes per year as soon as possible" AND WHEREAS the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan (Act) received unanimous all-party support in the Ontario Legislature in 2008; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Georgina re-affirms its resolution as stated of February 24th, 2021 with the following amendments: 1. That the Council for the Town of Georgina requests that the Province of Ontario revise the Phosphorus Reduction Strategy to create a time bound plan and the associated budgets to achieve the 55% phosphorus pollution reduction to no more than 44 tonnes per year with a target date of 2030. 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Honourable David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; all Lake Simcoe watershed MPPs; The La

That the following additional correspondence in support of Item 13.1, reduction of Lake Simcoe Phosphorus pollution, be received; a. Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation b. numerous residents in support c. Joyce Hall, Grey Highlands Climate Action Team, Grey Bruce Climate Action Network d. York Region Environmental Alliance

That the following bylaws be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0058 (PL-4) removing certain lands from Part Lot Control, Part Lot 66 and 67, Plan 454, Parts 12 and 13, Plan 65R-22031, 7-11 Robert St, File 04-76 2. Bylaw Number 2023-0059 (PL-1) to deem certain registered Plans of Subdivision or parts thereof not to be registered Plans of Subdivision for the purposes if Section 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended; 1023 Lake Dr. N, File 02-262 3. Bylaw Number 2023-0060 (AD-1) to appoint an inspector for the enforcement of the Building Code Act; Sydnee Campbell 4. Bylaw Number 2023-0061 (LA-1) to stop up, close and sell a portion of a lane located south of Irving Drive and north of Sixth Street (PIN No. 03537-1055) 5. Bylaw Number 2023-0062 (LI-3) amending Bylaw 2019-0061 (LI-3) to license, regulate and govern short-term rental accommodations 6. Bylaw Number 2023-0063 (FI-4) to establish Fire and Emergency Services fees in the Town of Georgina 20

That Council convened into Closed Session at 12:40pm to deal with the following matter: a. PERSONAL MATTERS ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential attachment to Report LS-2023-0011, appointments to various Committees/Boards for the 2022-2026 Term of Office

In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a, Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees regarding confidential attachment to Report LS-2023-0011, appointments to various committees and boards, with the exception of the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee; 1. That Council direct staff to proceed accordingly 21

In regard to Closed Session Item No. 17.1.a, Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees regarding confidential attachment to Report LS-2023-0011, appointments to the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee; 1. That Council direct staff to proceed accordingly

1. That Report No. LS-2023-0011 prepared by the Clerk’s Division, dated August 2, 2023, respecting the appointments to the Town’s various Committees and Boards, be received. 2. That Council review the attachment (Confidential Attachment #1) detailing the selection outcome for the following Committees and Boards: a. Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee b. Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee c. Georgina Economic Development Committee d. Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee e. Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee 22 f. Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Advisory Committee g. Committee of Adjustment h. Georgina Fence Viewers i. Georgina Livestock Valuers 3. That Council direct the Clerk’s Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the appointments. 4. That the appointments of the selected applicants by Council come into effect upon passing of the appointment bylaw and the acceptance of appointments by the respective Committee/Board designates.

That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2023-0064 (COU-2) confirming the proceedings of Council on August 2, 2023.