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East Gwillimbury, Ontario

East Gwillimbury public meetings in 2024

40 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 04:00 PM

Special Council

East Gwillimbury council meets to discuss land acquisition and committee appointments

Council will hold a closed meeting to discuss the security of town property, potential land acquisition in Sharon, and resignations and appointments for various community groups.

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Council Chambers
Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Municipal Council

Council to enact by-laws for 2025 interim taxes and reserve funds

Council is meeting to enact by-laws regarding 2025 interim taxes, the appointment of animal services officers, and the creation of a tree planting and protection reserve fund. The body will also adopt recommendations from a December 3 Committee of the Whole meeting.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 02:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Council

Council approves $5.03 M contract to replace East Townline bridges #113 and #114

The Committee of the Whole Council approved a $5,029,507 contract with Mianco Group Inc. to replace East Townline bridges #113 and #114. It also adopted new electric‑vehicle charging fees for Town facilities and updated the municipal permitting fee structure, including a discounted rate for the Holly Berries group. Council authorized an agreement with the City of Vaughan to procure an internet voting solution. The Town’s Events Strategy presentation and several informational memoranda were received.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 12:00 PM

Special Council

Council holds closed session to address security, litigation and committee changes

The Town of East Gwillimbury Municipal Council will enter a closed meeting to discuss the security of municipal property, potential litigation, town‑owned lands, and a personal matter involving an identifiable individual. The closed session will also consider resignations and new appointments for several advisory committees. After the closed meeting, Council will rise, report, and confirm By‑law 2024‑081 that records the proceedings of this special meeting.

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Council Chambers
Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 02:00 PM

Municipal Council

Council adopts 2025 budget amendments and cuts across multiple departments

The East Gwillimbury Municipal Council will adopt the Budget Committee's recommended amendments to the 2025 Business Plan and Budget. It will also adopt Committee of the Whole Council recommendations, confirm By‑law 2024‑082, and receive several deputations. The meeting includes adoption of minutes from recent council and committee sessions.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Tue Dec 3, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Committee of the Whole Council

Council approves new Naming Rights and Sponsorship policies for Parks, Recreation

The Committee of the Whole Council will receive and approve the Parks, Recreation and Culture Naming Rights Policy and Sponsorship Policy. It will also approve the Corporate Services 2025 Statutory, Public and Holiday Closure Schedule. The council will direct continued enforcement of short‑term rental accommodations under the town's zoning by‑law and will cancel the December 10 council workshop.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Wed Nov 27, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee reviews minor variance for garage expansion at 5457 Ravenshoe Road

The Committee of Adjustment is considering two minor variance applications for residential property additions. Staff recommend deferring one application to allow for a Natural Heritage Evaluation.

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Wed Nov 27, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Budget Committee

Budget Committee reviews 2025 Water & Wastewater budget of about $13 million

The committee will receive the 2025 Water and Wastewater Business Plan and Budget, which outlines an expenditure budget of roughly $13 million and includes rate increases for water and wastewater services. It will also consider a $370,000 Civic Centre Council Chambers Refresh project funded from the Facility Reserve. Additional items include revisions to community grant allocations and reductions to councillor discretionary expense limits.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Tue Nov 26, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Committee will discuss town website accessibility features

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will adopt the minutes from its October 29, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss adding accessibility features to the town website. The Committee will also consider the meeting date and location for future gatherings and review item 5 of its Accessibility Action Tracker.

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Operations Centre Training Room 19850 Woodbine Avenue, Queensville, Ontario
Mon Nov 25, 2024 · 07:00 PM

East Gwillimbury Public Library Board

No agenda items listed; only login portal displayed

The East Gwillimbury Public Library Board agenda for November 25, 2024 contains no listed items. The provided document appears to be a login portal rather than a meeting agenda.

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Holland Landing Branch
Wed Nov 20, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Budget Committee

Budget Committee reviews 2025 budget requests and proposed $7,000 arts funding

The East Gwillimbury Budget Committee will receive presentations on 2025 budget requests from the Arts & Culture Advisory Committee, the York Region Chamber of Commerce, Sharon Temple, and other community groups. It will also consider the East Gwillimbury Public Library's 2025 Library Services budget and a detailed $7,000 funding plan for Arts & Culture activities. The meeting will set the date for the next budget deliberation on November 27, 2024.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 04:00 PM

Special Council

East Gwillimbury Council to hold closed meeting on legal and investment matters

East Gwillimbury Council will convene a special meeting to discuss potential litigation, an investment attraction opportunity, and video surveillance matters in a closed session. The meeting will conclude with a confirming by-law for the proceedings.

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Council Chambers
Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Municipal Council

Council to vote on tree protection by-law and two official plan amendments

East Gwillimbury Council will vote on By-law 2024-077 to regulate tree destruction on private property, along with two Official Plan Amendments for development projects. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous committee minutes and correspondence.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 02:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Council

Council to consider applying for climate adaptation grant from FCM

The Committee of the Whole Council will receive two community deputations requesting facility fee relief. It will receive a corporate services report recommending a resolution to apply for a Federation of Canadian Municipalities grant to develop a community‑based Climate Adaptation Plan. The council will also endorse a grant application for the Health and Active Living Plaza under the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 09:00 AM

Budget Committee

East Gwillimbury Budget Committee begins 2025 Business Plan and Budget review

The Budget Committee is reviewing the proposed 2025 Business Plan and Budget, which has a total estimated cost of $74.7 million. The committee is deliberating on departmental reviews and identifying net cost pressures on the tax levy totaling approximately $2.8 million.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Tue Nov 5, 2024 · 12:00 PM

Special Council

Council holds special meeting for closed sessions

The Municipal Council is meeting to conduct two closed sessions. These sessions involve discussions on investment attraction and a prosecution matter.

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Council Chambers
Tue Nov 5, 2024 · 02:00 PM

Municipal Council

Council approves $7 M capital budget increase for Yonge Street Revitalization

The East Gwillimbury Municipal Council adopted Committee of the Whole recommendations and minutes from the October 22 meeting. It enacted By-law 2024-073 to allow internet voting and optical‑scan tabulators, approved a $1,329,993 contract for the Simcoe Trail construction, and authorized a $7,000,000 capital budget increase for the Yonge Street Revitalization project. The Council also endorsed new street names for a residential development at 2nd Concession Road and Mount Albert Road and approved the Draft IIDEA Action Plan and Draft Council Compensation Policy.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Tue Nov 5, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Committee of the Whole Council

Council approves official plan amendments for new residential developments

The Committee of the Whole Council will vote on two Official Plan Amendment applications that add new residential lands to the Settlement Area and Community Area. It will also consider a $75,000 public‑art expenditure for Carnaby Park, a street‑name change in Queensville, and an extension of a draft subdivision plan. Additional items include a heritage strategy presentation, recreation program rates, and a draft staff compensation policy.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Tue Oct 29, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Accessibility Advisory Committee to review site plans and project updates

The committee is meeting to review site plans and receive an update on the Holland Landing Yonge Street Revitalization Project. The agenda includes a presentation on the municipal planning process and how the committee can provide input on development.

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Operations Centre Training Room 19850 Woodbine Avenue, Queensville, Ontario
Mon Oct 28, 2024 · 07:00 PM

East Gwillimbury Public Library Board

Board approves 2025 operating budget, capital projects and staffing requests

The East Gwillimbury Public Library Board approved the 2025 operating budget along with associated capital project and staffing requests. It also adopted the 2023 audited financial statements and approved a $700 budget for a staff appreciation event. Additional actions included receiving the 2025 Business Plan and adopting the updated Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy.

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MOUNT ALBERT BRANCH
Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Municipal Council

Council reviews draft Tree Protection By-law update

Council is considering a draft update to the Tree Protection By-law and has directed staff to complete the public consultation process. The body is also adopting recommendations from a previous Committee of the Whole meeting.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 02:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Council

Council reviews 2025 budget preview and Yonge Street revitalization costs

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposed 2025 budget estimated at $74.6 million and discussing various corporate policies. The body is also considering infrastructure spending and development approvals for the town.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Wed Oct 16, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Special Council

Council reviews Fire Services workshop and Health and Active Living Plaza progress

Council received presentations regarding the 2024 Fire and Emergency Services workshop and the status of the Health and Active Living Plaza. The meeting focused on departmental analysis for fire services and construction timelines and operating budgets for the new plaza.

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Council Chambers
Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Committee of the Whole Council

Council to adopt Sharon Heritage Conservation District Study

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing transit initiatives for 2025 and heritage conservation planning. Council is deciding on a software licensing agreement and the adoption of a heritage study for Sharon.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 12:00 PM

Special Council

Council holds closed meeting on litigation, tribunal case, and resignations

The municipal council will enter a closed session to consider litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals. The agenda includes an Ontario Land Tribunal matter, a personal matter involving an identifiable individual, and resignations from two advisory committees. The council will also adopt By-law 2024-068 to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting.

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Council Chambers
Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 02:00 PM

Municipal Council

Council adopts Tree Protection By-law and authorizes $2.5M water‑meter contract

The council adopted Committee of the Whole recommendations and several minutes. It approved the Tree Protection By-law, including up to $35,000 for arborist services and a review after one year. The council also authorized a five‑year, $2.5 million service level agreement with Evans Supply Ltd. for water meters. Temporary street closures for the Santa Claus Parade and a wind‑phone request from the Oasis Bereavement Centre were received.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Wed Sep 25, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to consider rear yard setback variance for 95 Briarfield Avenue

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to discuss a minor variance application for a residential property. The applicant is seeking permission to build a sunroom addition that does not meet standard setback requirements.

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Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 07:30 PM

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Committee to discuss IIDEA Action Plan and community sport fund support

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will review the Indigeneity, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IIDEA) Action Plan. It will consider a letter of support for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund. An update on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario 2024 conference will be provided, and the next meeting date and location will be confirmed. The committee will also review the seventh Accessibility Action Tracker.

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Operations Centre Training Room 19850 Woodbine Avenue, Queensville, Ontario
Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 06:00 PM

Municipal Council

Council allocates servicing capacity for large Leslie Street residential projects

Council will receive and approve allocations of residential servicing capacity from the town’s reserve to enable two major developments on Leslie Street—up to 53 single‑detached equivalent units for the Acorn townhouse project at 18490 and 18508 Leslie Street, and up to 181 units for a 240‑unit apartment project at 19086 Leslie Street. The agenda also includes statutory public meetings on Proposed Official Plan Amendment 18474 Yonge Street (OPA.24.02) and Proposed Official Plan Amendment Part Lot 101 & 102, Concession WYS (OPA.24.03). A request to approve temporary street closures for the 2024 Santa Claus Parade is considered, and the Draft 2025 Business Plan is received and approved in principle.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 02:00 PM

Committee of the Whole Council

Council considers new Tree Protection By-law and $2.5M water meter contract

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a draft Tree Protection By-law and the 2025 budget development timeline. The body is also considering a long-term service agreement for water infrastructure and receiving financial and economic updates.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Mon Sep 23, 2024 · 07:00 PM

East Gwillimbury Public Library Board

Library Board to discuss 2025 draft budget and business plan

The East Gwillimbury Public Library Board is meeting to review the 2023 audited financial statements and discuss the 2025 draft budget and business plan. The board will also consider a request to access the operating reserve and a new pregnancy and parental leave policy.

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Holland Landing Branch
Tue Sep 17, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Special Council

Council receives Development Services Workshop presentation and confirms By‑law 2024‑066

The council will receive the Development Services Workshop presentation dated September 17, 2024. It will adopt By‑law 2024‑066 to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting. The agenda also includes informational items on the By‑law Branch, Municipal Law Enforcement, and the Building Branch. The meeting will end with an adjournment resolution.

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Council Chambers
Wed Sep 4, 2024 · 12:00 PM

Special Council

Council holds closed session on sewage system and litigation

Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss legal matters and infrastructure updates. The session includes a review of the York-Durham Sewage System Allocation Update and a specific litigation matter.

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Council Chambers
Wed Sep 4, 2024 · 02:00 PM

Municipal Council

Council approves multi‑year animal control contract with Aurora

The East Gwillimbury Municipal Council adopted Committee of the Whole recommendations from July 23 and July 25, 2024, and approved the minutes from those meetings. The Council received correspondence about multiple dwellings at 18865 Kennedy Road and adopted By‑law 2024‑064 to exempt lands in the Queensville Properties Phase 4 plan from Part Lot Control provisions. It also authorized staff to enter a five‑year Animal Services Contract with the Town of Aurora, covering service from January 1 2025 to December 31 2029. Additional items included the receipt of a development services memorandum and various memoranda from Engineering, Public Works, and Parks departments.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Wed Sep 4, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Committee of the Whole Council

Council allocates servicing capacity for 240‑unit apartment project at 19086 Leslie St

The Committee of the Whole Council approved the Draft 2025 Business Plan in principle. It allocated up to 53 single‑detached equivalent units for the Acorn townhouse development at 18490 and 18508 Leslie Street, and up to 181 single‑detached equivalent units to support a 240‑unit apartment project at 19086 Leslie Street. The council also authorized a water‑quality partnership MOU with York Region and received several development‑services memoranda, including a digital billboard proposal for 22746 Leslie Street.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Wed Aug 28, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Consent approval sought for 21‑year lease extension for McDonald’s at 190 Green Lane East

The Committee of Adjustment will consider Consent Application B.03.24, which seeks to extend a lease of more than 21 years for McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Limited on a 0.357‑hectare lot at 190 Green Lane East, zoned Mixed Use Three with Exception Ninety‑Three (MU3(93)). Staff recommend approval subject to five conditions, and no public comments were received. The meeting also includes two minor variance applications: a reduced rear yard setback porch at 95 Briarfield Avenue (R2‑2) and a detached garage at 2911 Boag Road (RU).

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Wed Jul 31, 2024 · 07:00 PM

Committee of Adjustment

Committee to consider two minor variance applications

The Committee of Adjustment will meet electronically to consider two minor variance applications: one for a sunroom addition at 21528 Warden Ave and another for a driveway widening at 52 Kentledge Avenue. Staff recommend approval for both requests.

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Thu Jul 25, 2024 · 02:00 PM

Municipal Council

Council approves zoning changes and hires enforcement officers

The East Gwillimbury Municipal Council approved three by-laws on July 25, 2024, including a zoning amendment for a rural property, the appointment of a new Manager of By-law Enforcement Services, and an Official Plan amendment to expand the Highway 404 Employment Corridor.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Thu Jul 25, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Committee of the Whole Council

Council considers Official Plan amendment for Highway 404 Employment Corridor

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing requests for residential servicing allocations and an Official Plan amendment to expand an employment corridor. The body is also discussing clean energy policies and receiving updates on winter maintenance and public works.

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Civic Centre Council Chambers, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, Ontario
Tue Jul 23, 2024 · 04:00 PM

Special Council

Council holds closed session on sewage allocation and land tribunal updates

Municipal Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss confidential legal and financial matters. The session includes updates on sewage system allocation and land tribunal proceedings.

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Council Chambers