Georgian Bay public meetings in 2021
62 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider consent applications that would grant legal rights-of-way over Koetsier Lane to four existing residential properties. The applications aim to legalize existing access along a private road that crosses two parcels, including 565 Georgian Bay Road. Staff recommend provisional approval, noting no new lots or development would result.
- Consent applications B21-12-15, 17-20 for right-of-way over Koetsier Lane
- Properties benefiting: 147, 237, 273 Koetsier Lane and a private lot (Roll# 03003703500)
- Right-of-way area: 1315 m², width 3.50 m
- Subject properties: 565 Georgian Bay Road (9.8 ha) and private lot (17.2 ha)
- Public hearing scheduled for December 17, 2021
Planning Council
The Planning Council will hold public meetings on closing a shore road allowance at 151 Wesley Road and on three zoning by-law amendments, including removals of holding symbols on island properties. It will also consider a municipal comment form for a work permit under the Public Lands Act and enter closed session for legal direction on an OLT matter.
- Closing of shore road allowance at 151 Wesley Road for $10,672 plus HST
- Removal of Holding (H2) symbol at 2542 Island 1810 (Charlebois)
- Removal of Holding (H2) symbol at 1984 Island 404 (Proctor)
- Zoning by-law amendment Z18-34 at 1408 Lost Channel Shores (Tsaousidis)
- Municipal comment on work permit for extension of O'Hara Point Road
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed amendments to the Dark Sky By-law 2015-37, which would add public safety measures, set fines, and limit grandfathering for non-compliant lighting. The committee will also consider a proposed fireworks by-law. The meeting is being held electronically due to COVID-19.
- Proposed Dark Sky Bylaw amendment (Report 2021-88) to add public safety measures, set fines, and limit grandfathering
- Proposed Fireworks By-law (Report 2021-11)
- 11 complaints filed under Dark Sky By-law in 2021, zero charges laid
- Two matters referred to Transport Canada regarding navigational issues
Council
Council will hear a delegation from a local beekeeper petitioning for a full ban on BTK pesticide (gypsy moth spray) in the township, amid a councillor's efforts to organize aerial spraying for 2022. The agenda also includes final approval of the 2022 operating and capital budgets, a vaccine policy, and a draft code of conduct. Several routine minutes and reports are on the consent agenda.
- Petition to ban BTK pesticide aerial spraying, presented by beekeeper Elizabeth Louter
- 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets – FINAL (Financial/IT Services Report 2021-39)
- Vaccine Policy (Administration Department Report 2021-15)
- Draft Code of Conduct (Clerks Department Report 2021-28)
- Tender results for financial audit services
Special Council
This is a special council meeting with a closed session covering an LPAT appeal update for 2 Island 3850 Georgian Bay (Allen-Visram) and an HR update. The open portion includes adopting the agenda and a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings.
- Closed session: LPAT Appeal Update - 2 Island 3850 Georgian Bay (Allen-Visram)
- Closed session: HR Update
- By-law 2021-077 to confirm the proceedings of the December 6, 2021 Special Council meeting
Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group
The Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend naming options for the Port of Honey Harbour elements (pavilion, promenade, parkette), following a community naming contest. They will also consider new business items, including Honey Harbour Park and parking for 2022. The group will adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- 26 community name submissions for Port of Honey Harbour pavilion, promenade, and parkette
- Option to abandon contest names and seek new Métis-influenced names via staff and Facebook poll
- Discussion of Honey Harbour Park playground and ice pad condition; potential new recreation equipment
- Parking concerns for 2022, especially access to Port of Honey Harbour
- Adoption of October 4, 2021 minutes
Special Council
Council is reviewing the 2022 draft budget, which was directed to limit the tax increase to 3.99% excluding growth. To balance the budget, staff will need $678,000 from land sales, and a report on proposed properties will follow. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings.
- 2022 draft budget presentation with tax increase capped at 3.99%
- Budget balanced with $678,000 from land (property) sales
- Proposed use of $533,128 from reserves, including $363,522 for working fund
- Assessment growth at 1.04% for 2022
- Confirming By-law 2021-076 for the special council meeting
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee will receive and discuss the final draft Terms of Reference for the Waterfront Policy Review, a study of land use policies for waterfront development. The review aims to update policies in light of climate change, provincial changes, and local development. The committee will also adopt minutes from the September 29, 2021 meeting and welcome the new Director of Planning.
- Final draft Terms of Reference for Waterfront Policy Review to be discussed
- Review applies to Waterfront Designation and settlement areas including Port Severn, MacTier, Honey Harbour
- Study will review Official Plan and Zoning By-law 2014-75 policies for waterfront areas
- Climate change impacts on water levels and flood elevations to be considered
- Adoption of minutes from September 29, 2021 meeting
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider two consent applications (lot boundary adjustment and easement) and two minor variance applications (storage building/deck and cottage addition). Staff recommend provisional approval for the consent applications, subject to conditions. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- B21-09 Cooper: lot boundary adjustment at 7 Joseph Street, Mactier, transferring ~475 sq m to 13 Joseph Street
- B21-11 Bunker: easement for Bell Canada telecommunications at 401 Corrievale Road, Port Severn
- A21-28 Kalm: minor variance for storage building and deck at 17426 Georgian Bay Shores
- A21-24 McCain: minor variance for cottage addition at 2 Island 1860
- Minutes of October 15, 2021 meeting to be approved
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the Township's Asset Management Plan, which identifies a $57 million replacement cost for infrastructure and an annual capital funding gap. They are also reviewing the second draft of the 2022 operating and capital budgets, a proposed noise by-law amendment, and a Dark Sky by-law review.
- Asset Management Plan presentation by Chris Vanderheyden, PSD Citywide Inc.
- 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets – DRAFT #2 (Financial Services Report 2021-34)
- Proposed Noise By-law amendment (Fire and Emergency Services Report 2021-10)
- Dark Sky Bylaw Review (Development Services Report 2021-82)
Planning Council
The Georgian Bay Planning Council is meeting to consider several applications to close and sell portions of original shore road allowances to waterfront property owners, along with a zoning by-law amendment. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss litigation and land acquisition matters.
- Shore road allowance sale at 407 Berwick Road for $5,120 plus HST
- Shore road allowance sale at 94 Bear Lake Road for $11,520 plus HST
- Shore road allowance sale at 305 and 309 Archie's Road for $15,904.88 plus HST
- Shore road allowance sale at 103 Wesley Road
- Zoning by-law amendment application Z21-05 at 108 Silver Sands Lake Road
Council
Council will review staff reports on a proposed vaccination policy, a phragmites control policy, snow storage for Oak Bay Condominium, a market review of Bressette House, and a community garden in MacTier. They will also consider new business on parking restrictions, a feasibility study for an education centre, and a repair order appeal. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential matters.
- Vaccination Policy (CAO Report 2021-15)
- Oak Bay Condominium Snow Storage (Operations Report 2021-29)
- Bressette House Market Review (Sustainability Report 2021-25)
- MacTier Community Garden (Sustainability Report 2021-26)
- Parking Restrictions - South Gibson Lake Road (Wiancko)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider three minor variance applications for shoreline properties on Georgian Bay islands, each seeking to expand existing dwellings or cabins. Staff recommend approval for all three, subject to conditions. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and approval of previous minutes.
- A21-07 Chamberlain (6 Island 1800): addition to legal non-complying dwelling, requesting 88.3% gross floor area expansion (permitted 25%), 8.4m width increase, 2.24m height increase, and 14m front yard setback for deck
- A21-22 Dalley (8 Island 3810): addition to existing sleeping cabin
- A21-24 McCain (2 Island 1860): addition to existing cottage, with addendum including revised aerial photos and tree report
- Public comments accepted via email due to COVID-19 office closure
- Meeting held electronically and livestreamed on YouTube
Planning Council
Planning Council holds a public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment for 10 Fern Avenue in MacTier, proposing to rezone the vacant lot from Residential Type Three (R3) to a site-specific Residential Type Four Exception (R4-XX) to allow a single detached dwelling with a reduced 20-metre setback from the Canadian Pacific Railway, where 30 metres is normally required. Council also reviews a housekeeping zoning amendment and the draft terms of reference for a waterfront policy review. Staff recommend deferring a decision on the Fern Avenue application until comments from the railway and District of Muskoka are addressed.
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z21-12 – 10 Fern Avenue (MacTier): rezone to R4-XX for dwelling with 20m rail setback (30m required)
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z21-13 – Housekeeping: draft by-law for administrative zoning fixes
- Waterfront Policy Review Terms of Reference (Report 2021-81): draft scope for waterfront policy review
- Canadian Pacific Railway comments: not in favour of incompatible residential uses; recommends 30m setback or Development Viability Assessment
- District of Muskoka: recommends deferring decision pending Noise/Vibration or Development Viability Study
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2022 draft budget, including a $25,000 grant request from Georgian Bay Forever for invasive Phragmites control, and to receive an interim report on municipal core services. The meeting includes a delegation presentation and review of financial reports.
- Georgian Bay Forever requests $25,000 for 2022 Phragmites management
- 2022 Draft Budget #1 presented (Finance Report 2021-32)
- Interim report on Municipal Core Services and Organizational Review
- Proposed taxation levies and capital budget draft #1
- Public comments accepted via email due to COVID-19 office closure
Council
Council is meeting to consider routine staff reports, including insurance policy renewal, boat launch panel repairs, and tender results for fire hall flooring and concrete patio replacement. New business includes a review of a repair order for 109 Ravine Way, commercial use of Port of Honey Harbour, and an Environmental Bill of Rights application. The meeting will also move into closed session for confidential matters.
- Insurance Policy Renewal 2021-2022 (Financial Services Report 2021-31)
- Vollicks Boat Launch panels repair (Operations Report 2021-25)
- Port Severn Fire Hall Flooring tender results (Operations Report 2021-26)
- CSB Concrete Patio Replacement tender results (Operations Report 2021-27)
- Review of Repair Order E20-21 for 109 Ravine Way
Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group
The Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group is meeting electronically to discuss several local topics, including parking at Honey Harbour Town Park for 2022, the Name Game initiative, and the Honey Harbour Park. The group will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions expected.
- Discussion of Honey Harbour Town Park parking for 2022
- Update on the Name Game community voting
- Discussion of Honey Harbour Park
- Adoption of minutes from August 5, 2021 meeting
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee will discuss the draft Terms of Reference for a Waterfront Policy Review, which aims to update land use policies for waterfront areas. They will also review the Planning Department's task list. The meeting includes routine items like adopting minutes and appointing a deputy chair.
- Draft Waterfront Policy Review Terms of Reference (Development Services Report 2021-76)
- Planning Department Task List (Development Services Report 2021-77)
- Adoption of minutes from May 31, 2021 meeting
- Appointment of Deputy Chair
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on one consent application and five minor variance applications. These include requests to establish a right-of-way, expand or construct decks, add to a townhouse, reconstruct a dwelling, and build a detached garage. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- B21-07 Holden: Establish a right-of-way over 151 Portage Road for access to 346 Portage Road
- A21-09 Fawcett: Expand existing deck at 188 Lodge Road, requiring reduced setbacks and increased lot coverage to 31.9%
- A21-16 Campbell: Construct an addition to an existing townhouse at 21 Links Trail
- A21-17 Shelane Properties Inc.: Reconstruct dwelling and construct addition at 350 Birch Acres Drive
- A21-20 Baskerville: Construct a detached garage at 377 North Shore Road
Planning Council
The Planning Council will hold public meetings and consider applications to close and convey shore road allowances and road allowances at several waterfront properties, including a disputed boundary between neighbours at 9362 and 9344 Go Home Lake Shore. They will also review zoning by-law amendments at 164 Lone Pine Road and 33366 Georgian Bay Shore, a District Official Plan amendment for water intake protection, and a land transfer for the Georgian Bay Store. The meeting is electronic due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted in advance.
- Public meeting on closing shore road allowance SRC 2017-09 (9362 Go Home Lake Shore) and SRC 2019-09 (9344 Go Home Lakeshore) with four options including denial
- Public meeting on closing original shore road allowance R21-05 at 6480 Severn River Shore (Ruegg-Dunn)
- Public meeting on closing original shore road allowance R21-08 at 470 Island 320 Severn River (Urbonas)
- Public meeting on closing original road allowance R21-09 at 2833 Honey Harbour Road (Metherell Family Holdings Inc.)
- Zoning by-law amendment applications Z21-09 (164 Lone Pine Road) and Z21-03 (33366 Georgian Bay Shore)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is holding a budget-focused meeting, hearing 2022 grant and funding requests from the Georgian Bay General Hospital Foundation, Georgian Bay Biosphere, Honey Harbour Association, and the Severn Sound Environmental Association. Council will also review reports on the Council Code of Conduct, short-term rentals, and a preliminary 2022 budget analysis. The meeting is electronic due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted in advance.
- GBGH Foundation requests $15,000 for its Impact Fund
- SSEA requests $101,921 total for 2022, including $80,321 core share
- Honey Harbour Association presents on microplastics in the Great Lakes basin
- District of Muskoka gives solid waste management update
- Report on short-term rentals with survey responses
Council
Council will hear delegations on water quality in Georgian Bay, including a report from the Severn Sound Environmental Association recommending targets for non-residential development. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, several operations reports on tenders and contracts, and a draft User Fees and Charges By-law. A closed session is scheduled for land and legal matters.
- Delegation from Severn Sound Environmental Association on water quality targets for non-residential development
- Operations Report 2021-24: Arena ice maintenance contract extension
- Operations Report 2021-19/20/21: Tender results for small tractor, tilt trailer, heavy duty lift
- By-law 2021-XXX: Draft User Fees and Charges By-law
- Closed session items: Island 195, Delawana Resort, HR update
Special Council
Council is considering a staff recommendation to approve contracts for the Honey Bee Festival's virtual gala on October 2, 2021, including $153,700 plus HST for Cummins Media Inc. and Stature Films, and a $75,000 plus HST offer to the band Our Lady Peace. The festival is funded by a $205,675 provincial grant that requires a 50% match from other sources. Council will also adopt the special agenda and a confirming by-law.
- Recommendation to contract Cummins Media Inc. and Stature Films for virtual gala production at $153,700 plus HST
- Recommendation to offer Our Lady Peace $75,000 plus HST for a pre-recorded concert and live Q&A
- Acceptance of up to $205,675 from Ontario's Reconnect Festival and Event Program
- Festival runs September 25 to October 2, 2021, with events in Honey Harbour and at Oak Bay Golf and Marina
- Sponsorship packages range from $250 to $25,000
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a minor variance application (A21-12 Bloch) for a property at 6280 Severn River Shore. The applicant seeks to reduce the required front yard setback to allow an addition to an existing legal non-complying dwelling. The committee will also review a lot boundary adjustment application (B21-01 Barker) and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- A21-12 Bloch: variance to reduce front yard setback to 17.2 metres (from 20.0 metres) for an addition at 6280 Severn River Shore
- A21-12 Bloch: variance to reduce front yard setback to 14.1 metres (from 16.0 metres) for an attached deck
- B21-01 Barker: lot boundary adjustment at 24 Stump Bay Lane
- Approve minutes of July 16, 2021 Committee of Adjustment meeting
Planning Council
The Planning Council will consider several planning applications, including an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for a property at 2 Island 2170 to permit a sleeping cabin in the front yard and a wider dwelling. They will also review a deeming by-law for 129 Heath Valley Trail and two zoning amendments to remove holding (H2) symbols at 9698 Island 1810 and 680 Mermaid Island. The meeting includes a closed session regarding potential litigation at 109 Ravine Way.
- Official Plan Amendment O21-01 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z21-06 for 2 Island 2170 (Clarke) - to permit a sleeping cabin in the front yard and a maximum dwelling width of 29.0 metres
- Deeming By-law Application D21-01 for 129 Heath Valley Trail (Verduci)
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z21-07 for 9698 Island 1810 (Lisowski/Bennette) - removal of Holding (H2) Symbol
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z21-08 for 680 Mermaid Island (Eddy) - removal of Holding (H2) Symbol
- Closed session re: litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality at 109 Ravine Way
Council
Georgian Bay Council meets electronically to consider staff reports, including a revised Climate Action Muskoka resolution, an environmental report card, and a funding request for Honey Harbour Park. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a closed session for a CAO review, and a resolution on a new federal statutory holiday.
- CAO Report 2021-13: Climate Action Muskoka Resolution
- Sustainability Report 2021-18: CCRF Funding 2021 for Honey Harbour Park
- Sustainability Report 2021-16: Environmental Report Card
- Fire and Emergency Services Report 2021-09: High Pressure Lifting Bags and Thermal Imaging Camera RFQ Results
- Closed session for CAO Review (personal matters)
Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group
The Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group is meeting electronically to discuss a signage campaign and consider resolutions for council. The agenda is largely procedural, including adoption of the agenda and minutes from the July 8, 2021 meeting, which was adjourned due to lack of quorum.
- Discussion of signage campaign
- Adoption of minutes from July 8, 2021 meeting
- Resolutions for council
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider one consent application for a lot boundary adjustment and three minor variance applications for properties in Georgian Bay. The consent application (B21-06) proposes to transfer a vacant portion of land at 4150 Island 1040 to the adjoining property at 4242 Island 1040, without creating a new lot. The minor variance applications seek permission for a sauna in a front yard (A19-21), a replacement dwelling with a detached garage and sleeping cabin (A21-06), and a detached garage with a sleeping cabin (A21-15). The committee will also adopt the agenda and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Consent B21-06: lot boundary adjustment at 4150 Island 1040 (Honey Harbour) to transfer land to 4242 Island 1040
- Minor variance A19-21: sauna in front yard at 762 Island 200 (Six Mile Lake), with 16.0m setback, 3.5m height, 15 sq m floor area
- Minor variance A21-06: replacement dwelling and detached garage with sleeping cabin at 333 Steep Rock Road
- Minor variance A21-15: detached garage with sleeping cabin at 222 Moore Point Road
- Approve minutes of June 18, 2021 meeting
Planning Council
The Planning Council will hold a public meeting to consider closing and selling a shore road allowance at 18194 Georgian Bay Shore for $15,848 plus HST, so the owners can replace an existing dock. Council will also consider withdrawing a zoning by-law application (Z21-02) for a property in Baxter, and pass a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings.
- Public meeting on application R20-13 to close shore road allowance at 18194 Georgian Bay Shore (1981 sq m, $8/sq m, $15,848 plus HST)
- Withdrawal of zoning by-law application Z21-02 (Cockburn) for Part of Lot 21, Concession 7, Baxter; fee refund of $1,700 requested
- Confirming by-law 2021-XXX to adopt meeting proceedings
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hear a delegation from the District of Muskoka on proposed OPP Detachment Boards, seeking feedback on two composition options for the Bracebridge Detachment. They will also review a staff report recommending updates to the User Fees and Charges By-law, with changes proposed to take effect September 1, 2021. The meeting is electronic and open to the public via YouTube.
- Fees and Charges By-law update: proposed changes to take effect September 1, 2021
- Administration costs recovered at cost plus 15%
- Shore Road Allowance and Road Allowance Purchase Price increases
- Dog licensing fees changed to lifetime basis
- OPP Detachment Board: two composition options (8 or 15 members) for Bracebridge Detachment
Council
Council will hear a delegation from Forbes Bros Ltd. about a proposed Xplornet broadband facility at 2306 Honey Harbour Road, and will consider several staff reports including draft audited financial statements, the 2022 budget guidelines, and an alternative revenue study. The agenda also includes routine items like consent agenda adoption, minutes, and a closed session.
- Delegation: Xplornet tower at 2306 Honey Harbour Road
- Draft Audited Financial Statements (Financial Services Report 2021-19)
- 2022 Budget Guideline, Process and Timeline (Financial Services Report 2021-20)
- Alternative Revenue Study (Financial Services Report 2021-21)
- Non-union Remuneration By-Law Update (HR Report 2021-01)
Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group
The Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group is meeting electronically to discuss a signage campaign. The agenda includes adoption of the May 25, 2021 minutes, which covered updates on Delawana, Parks Canada, washroom facilities, and parking enforcement. No resolutions for Council are listed on the current agenda.
- Discussion of signage campaign
- Adoption of minutes from May 25, 2021
- Previous update: portable washroom delivered
- Previous update: parking enforcement discussed as main issue
- Previous update: Licence of Occupation required at Church Bay Municipal Dock and Big Dock
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider four minor variance applications for properties on Stewart Lake, Haskett's Drive, Redwing Lane, and Gloucester Pool. These applications seek relief from zoning by-law requirements to permit additions, a garage with sleeping cabin, and reconstruction of dwellings. Staff recommend approval for the Konidis application, subject to conditions.
- A21-04 Konidis (314 Stewart Lake Road): reduced interior yard setback to 2.0m, rear yard setback to 5.0m, and lot area of 0.22 ha for detached garage with sleeping cabin
- A21-11 de Langley (942 Haskett's Drive): addition to existing legal non-complying dwelling
- A21-13 Cheeper (25 & 35 Redwing Lane): reconstruction and expansion of legal non-conforming dwelling
- A21-14 Davidson (222 Island 180 Gloucester Pool): addition to existing legal non-complying dwelling
Planning Council
The Planning Council will hold public meetings on applications to close and convey road allowances, including a land swap to acquire Stump Bay Lane and sales of shore road allowances. It will also consider zoning amendments, including a temporary use bylaw for a food truck, and other planning applications. The meeting includes a closed session for litigation updates.
- Land swap: Township acquires Stump Bay Lane (905 sq m) in exchange for closing original road allowance (793 sq m) at 24 Stump Bay Lane (Barker)
- Shore road allowance sale: 901 sq m at 6280 Severn River Shore for $7,208 plus HST (Bloch)
- Shore road allowance and original road allowance closures at 16 Stump Bay Lane (Dawson/England) and 400 Bayview Road (Vieira)
- Official Plan Amendment O21-01 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z21-06 at 2 Island 2170 (Clarke)
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z20-19 for temporary food truck use at 475 & 483 High Street (Schell)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is receiving a first-quarter (January–March 2021) community service report from Inspector Joseph Evans of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP. The report covers staffing changes, notable investigations, and detailed calls-for-service statistics for Georgian Bay Township. No decisions are being made; the meeting is primarily informational.
- OPP report includes 99 calls for service in Georgian Bay for Q1 2021, up from 78 in Q1 2020
- Notable investigations: contraband cigarette seizure (36,400 cigarettes) in Midland, shooting in Victoria Harbour, and drug/firearm seizure on Highway 12
- Staffing updates: two new officers joined, one transferred out, and several temporary assignments noted
- Provincial 2020 collision data: 55,581 total collisions, 305 fatalities, with increases in motorcycle, marine, and off-road vehicle deaths
- COVID-19 update: zero positive tests among detachment members; officers assisted with vaccine transport security
Council
Council will hear a presentation from The Policy Shop on a proposed revenue sustainability study, which aims to align revenue generation with Council priorities and reduce property tax dependence. The agenda also includes routine consent items, staff reports on operations and sustainability, and several new business items. A closed session is scheduled for confidential matters.
- Delegation: The Policy Shop on Revenue Sustainability Study
- Staff report: Purchase of an electric vehicle for administrative use
- Staff report: Electric vehicle charging in MacTier
- Staff report: Vollicks Dock Replacement
- New business: Floating vessels/dwellings (Hazelton)
Planning Committee
The Georgian Bay Planning Committee is meeting electronically to introduce its new planning consultant team from J.L. Richards, review the committee's terms of reference, discuss status items, and propose a meeting calendar for 2021. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.
- Introduction of planning consultant team Jason Ferrigan and Sarah Vereault of J.L. Richards
- Overview and refresher of the committee's Terms of Reference
- Discussion on status items and proposed 2021 meeting calendar
Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group
The Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group is meeting to receive updates on the Delawana property, Parks Canada, washroom facilities, and parking. The group will also consider recommendations for Council. The agenda is largely procedural, with discussion items but no specific decisions listed.
- Delawana update
- Parks Canada update
- Washroom facilities update
- Parking update
Committee of Adjustment
The Georgian Bay Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on one consent application to create a new residential lot and six minor variance applications for boathouse, garage, and deck constructions. Staff recommend approving the minor variances but note the consent application does not conform to the Official Plan or Zoning By-law, though 231 letters of support were received.
- Consent B21-05 Lamoureux: create one new residential lot at 764 Honey Harbour Road (0.81 ha, 76.2 m frontage)
- Minor variance A21-03 McArthur: in-water boathouse at 312 Portage Road (frontage 30.5 m vs 31 m required)
- Minor variance A21-04 Konidis: detached garage at 314 Stewart Lake Road
- Minor variance A21-05 Harkness: addition to garage at 30 Heath Valley Trail
- Minor variance A21-08 Riddell: decking, porches, sunroom, garage at 49 Little Chute Landing Road
Planning Council
The Planning Council will hold a public meeting and consider a recommendation to close and convey the shore road allowance in front of 1461 Harrison Trail, allowing the applicant to purchase the land for $8,720 plus HST. Council will also discuss directing staff to close a shore road allowance adjacent to 23046 Georgian Bay Shore for gifting to the Georgian Bay Land Trust, and will enter closed session for litigation and land acquisition matters.
- Public meeting on application to close shore road allowance at 1461 Harrison Trail (SRC-18/09)
- Proposed sale of 1,090 sq m of shore road allowance at $8/sq m, total $8,720 plus HST
- Resolution to direct staff to close shore road allowance at 23046 Georgian Bay Shore for gifting to Georgian Bay Land Trust
- Closed session for Vincent LPAT appeal at 34 Beverly Street and Honey Harbour Road land acquisition
- Confirming by-law for May 11, 2021 proceedings
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a report on the Bin Site Transition Plan for waste management, which involves decommissioning 88 unlicensed bin sites by 2023. The report recommends that Council ask the District to conduct a public survey for a new waste location for Go Home Lake and start a site selection for Honey Harbour and southern communities. The committee will also review a Code of Conduct report.
- Recommendation for public survey on Go Home Lake waste location in summer 2021
- Recommendation for site selection for Honey Harbour, Six Mile Lake, Gloucester Pool & Little Lake in 2021
- 19 affected bin sites in Georgian Bay, including Honey Harbour and Go Home Lake
- MECP deadline to transition all 88 bin sites by April 30, 2023
- Clerk's Report 2021-12 on Code of Conduct Review
Council
Georgian Bay Council is meeting electronically to hear delegations from the Georgian Bay Great Lakes Foundation on water quality, wetlands, and water levels, and from the Severn Sound Environmental Association on water quality monitoring in Honey Harbour. The council will also consider several staff reports and by-laws, including the 2021 tax rate by-law, a municipal law enforcement officer appointment, and an assumption by-law for Oak Bay. The agenda includes routine consent items, committee minutes, and a closed session.
- Delegation from Georgian Bay Great Lakes Foundation on water quality, wetlands, and water levels
- Delegation from Severn Sound Environmental Association on water quality monitoring of Honey Harbour
- By-law 2021-XXX - 2021 Tax Rate By-law
- By-law 2021-XXX - Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Appointment By-law
- By-law 2021-XXX - Assumption By-law (Oak Bay)
Special Council
The Township of Georgian Bay Special Council meeting on May 7, 2021, is largely procedural. The agenda includes a closed session under the Municipal Act for a mid-term orientation training session, followed by adoption of a confirming by-law (2021-024) to ratify the meeting's proceedings. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Closed session for mid-term orientation under Municipal Act section 239(3.1)
- Confirming By-law 2021-024 to adopt and confirm council proceedings
Special Council
This is a special council meeting with a closed session for a mid-term orientation training session. The only formal item is a by-law confirming the proceedings of the meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Closed session under Municipal Act for mid-term orientation
- Confirming By-law 2021-023 to adopt council proceedings
Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group
The Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group is meeting to discuss bylaw signage and enforcement, along with reports from the Sustainability, Operations, and Clerk's departments. The agenda includes adopting minutes from the March 25, 2021 meeting. The group will also consider recommendations for Council.
- Discussion of bylaw signage and enforcement, including proposed park rules for the Port of Honey Harbour
- Department of Sustainability report
- Operations Department report
- Clerks Office report
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two consent applications: one to relocate the right-of-way for the Marina Towns development in Oak Bay, and another for a lot boundary adjustment at 123 and 127 Heath Valley Trail. Staff recommend approval for both, subject to conditions. The agenda also includes two applications not subject to a public meeting and approval of previous minutes.
- Consent applications B21-02 & B21-03 to relocate right-of-way for Marina Towns development (Oak Bay Developments Inc.)
- Consent application B21-04 for lot boundary adjustment at 123 and 127 Heath Valley Trail (Verduci)
- Application A20-25 to increase maximum cumulative width of shoreline structures at 80 Hemlock Hill Lane (Cenanovic)
- Application A21-01 for addition to existing dwelling at 524 Haskett's Drive (Lourenco)
- Approval of minutes from March 12, 2021 meeting
Council
Georgian Bay Council meets electronically over two days to receive delegations on water quality, climate action, and a marina wake assessment, plus staff reports on fire services, finances, and the Honey Harbour waterfront. The agenda includes routine consent items, several staff reports, new business discussions, and a closed session.
- Delegation: 2020 Report on Water Quality of Nearshore Waters of the Township of Georgian Bay by Dr. Pat Chow-Fraser (McMaster University)
- Delegation: District of Muskoka Climate Strategy by Kevin Boyle
- Delegation: Wake Assessment for Nautilus Marina, Honey Harbour by Timothy Flannery and Stephen Denington
- Staff Report: Fire & Emergency Services Report 2021-06 - Noise By-law Exemption for Oak Bay Golf Course
- Staff Report: Clerks Office Report 2021-07 - 2022 Municipal Election Alternative Voting Methods
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider adopting a revised Committee Terms of Reference policy. The CAO report recommends the adoption after two previous deferrals, with discussions about whether councillors should serve on committees. The agenda also includes an Open Forum for public comments.
- CAO Report 2021-03 recommending adoption of revised Committee Terms of Reference
- Discussion on whether councillors should remain on committees, with input from 40 other municipalities
- Committee of Adjustment composition: five citizen members, with two councillors and five citizen representatives (per draft policy)
- Citizen members of Committee of Adjustment paid $150 per meeting
- Open Forum registration deadline: 8:45 a.m. on April 13, 2021
Planning Council
The Planning Council will hold public meetings and consider several planning applications, including a proposal to close and sell a shore road allowance around McMaster Lake for $609,840 plus HST as part of a land claim settlement, and zoning by-law amendments for properties in Honey Harbour and Waterside. One zoning application (Z21-02 Cockburn) is recommended for deferral. The meeting also includes a closed session for litigation matters.
- Closing of shore road allowance around McMaster Lake (SRC-20/10) for $609,840 plus HST, part of Wahta First Nation land claim settlement
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z21-01 Orlando, 2 Island 1710 (Honey Harbour) to recognize existing non-conforming use and allow redevelopment of one dwelling
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z21-04 Oak Bay Development Inc., Block 14 (Waterside)
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z21-02 Cockburn recommended for deferral and rescheduling
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z20-21 Goverde, 241 Steep Rock Road (Six Mile Lake)
Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group
The Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group is meeting electronically to receive updates from township staff on finances, construction projects, advertising, signage, naming, and communication. The group will also vote to adopt the agenda and approve the minutes from its October 27, 2020 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with discussion items but no listed decisions or public hearings.
- Financial update from Director of Financial Services Julie Bouthillette
- Project update from Director of Operations Brad Sokach
- Advertising, signage, naming, and communication updates from Director of Sustainability Jennifer Schnier
- Approval of minutes from October 27, 2020 meeting
Special Council
This special council meeting includes a public hearing on Oak Bay Golf Course's request for a noise by-law exemption to allow turf crews to start at 6:00 am from May to August 2021. Council will also consider a report from the District of Muskoka on its legislated council composition review, which requires lower-tier council endorsement. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19.
- Public hearing on Oak Bay Golf Course noise exemption request (start at 6:00 am, May-August)
- Fire & Emergency Services Report 2021-03 on Oak Bay noise exemption
- District of Muskoka report on legislated Council Composition Review
- Confirming by-law 2021
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a consent application for a lot boundary adjustment at 24 Stump Bay Lane, which staff recommend deferring pending Council's consideration of a related land swap and building code issues. The committee will also decide on a minor variance application for an addition at 220 Whites Falls Road, which staff recommend denying. The agenda includes adoption of minutes and declarations of interest.
- B21-01 Barker: lot boundary adjustment at 24 Stump Bay Lane, recommended deferral
- A20-23 Farrell: minor variance for increased lot coverage (12.52%), reduced rear yard setback (3.0 m), and reduced septic setback (16.0 m) at 220 Whites Falls Road, recommended denial
- A21-02 Paul: application for replacement dwelling at 93 Lagoon Road (not subject to public meeting)
- Approve minutes of February 12, 2021 meeting
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically and will hear a joint delegation from the Georgian Bay Association and Georgian Bay Forever about water levels in Georgian Bay. The presentation covers historical fluctuations, current management, and recommends the township consider raising its high water mark to 178.4 meters (585 feet) to plan for potential future extreme high water levels. The agenda also includes an open forum and a waste management committee discussion.
- Delegation on water levels in Georgian Bay by Georgian Bay Association and Georgian Bay Forever
- Recommendation to consider raising high water mark to 178.4 meters (585 feet) above sea level
- Discussion of extreme high water levels potentially 3 feet higher by 2100
- Open Forum for public comments
- Waste Management Committee open discussion
Council
Georgian Bay Council is meeting electronically over two days to hear delegations, including a funding request from the Georgian Bay Public Library and a discussion on Sunday gun hunting, and to consider several staff reports and by-laws. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes adoption and staff awards, alongside new business like a bike lane proposal and a library funding request.
- Georgian Bay Public Library requests $50K increase to 2021 budget for CEO search and programming
- Delegation from Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters on Sunday gun hunting
- Lakeland Networks consultation on broadband expansion in Honey Harbour, MacTier, Port Severn
- Operations report on Port Severn Park Canteen operation
- New business: bike lane on Honey Harbour Road and launch ramp at Severn River
Planning Council
Planning Council holds a public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment to allow a floating dock within a fish habitat zone at 33366 Georgian Bay Shore (Go Home Bay). The council will also consider a request to extend draft plan approval for a vacant land condominium in Oak Bay, and will enter closed session to discuss litigation involving LPAT appeals. No final decisions are expected on the rezoning until a peer review of the fish habitat impact assessment is completed.
- Public meeting on Zoning By-law Amendment Z21-03 (Proctor) to rezone part of 33366 Georgian Bay Shore from FH1 to FH1-XX to permit a floating dock
- Request for extension of Draft Plan of Condominium Approval C2008-6 (Oak Bay – Block 14)
- Closed session for litigation matters: LPAT Appeal – Kings Farm Road (Cockburn) and LPAT – Brandy's Cove Appeal
- Fish Habitat Impact Assessment to be peer reviewed at applicant's expense before recommendation
- Confirming by-law for the March 8, 2021 Planning Council meeting
Special Council
This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a move into closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation regarding Macey Bay LPAT and a personal matter about an identifiable individual involving the Integrity Commissioner. The agenda also includes adoption of the agenda, a land acknowledgement, declarations of pecuniary interest, and a confirming by-law to ratify the meeting's proceedings.
- Closed session under Municipal Act s.239(2) for litigation re: Macey Bay LPAT
- Closed session for personal matters re: Integrity Commissioner
- By-law 2021-000 to confirm proceedings of the March 2, 2021 special council meeting
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider three minor variance applications, each seeking relief from zoning by-law requirements to facilitate dwelling additions or replacement. Staff recommend approval for the Black application at 1028 Hungry Bay Road, subject to conditions. The other two applications (Lourenco at 524 Haskett's Drive and Paul at 93 Lagoon Road) are listed on the agenda but no staff reports are included in the provided text.
- A20-27 Black (1028 Hungry Bay Road): variance for lot coverage increase to 10.5% (from 8%) and dwelling width to 15m (from 8m) for an addition
- A21-01 Lourenco (524 Haskett's Drive): variance for addition to existing dwelling
- A21-02 Paul (93 Lagoon Road): variance for replacement dwelling
- Staff recommend approval of A20-27 subject to conditions including site plan approval and septic system permit
- Two letters of support received from adjacent landowners for A20-27
Council Agenda
Council is meeting electronically to receive staff reports, including a 6-year legal fees summary showing 2020 actuals of $82,034 against a $171,500 budget, and a first draft of the 2021 capital budget. They will also discuss several items raised by councillors, such as water quality monitoring, increased insurance rates, construction noise at Wolverine Beach, and revisions to municipal elections. A closed session is scheduled for a notice to muzzle appeal.
- 2020 legal fees actual $82,034 vs budget $171,500; 2021 budget $161,500
- 2021 Capital Budget - 1st Draft (Financial Services Report 2021-08)
- Request for Georgian Bay Council representative to GBA Coastal Protection Advisory Committee
- Discussion: Water Quality Monitoring, Increased Insurance Rates, Construction Noise at Wolverine Beach, Revisions to Municipal Elections
- By-law 2021 - MLEO Appointment
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is discussing a staff recommendation to amend the Terms of Reference for several committees, which would reduce the number of councillor appointments. Specifically, the recommendation is to reduce councillor seats to one on the Waste and Planning Committees, and to zero on the Committee of Adjustment. The meeting is open for public viewing via YouTube, and public comments can be submitted in advance.
- Reduce Waste Committee councillor appointment to one
- Reduce Planning Committee councillor appointment to one
- Reduce Committee of Adjustment councillor appointment to zero
- Discussion of committee composition based on good governance training
- Public comments accepted via email before meeting
Planning Council
Georgian Bay Planning Council meets electronically to hold public meetings on two shore road allowance closures, consider a zoning by-law amendment for a new dwelling, and review planning applications including a subdivision approval extension and a holding symbol removal. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss eight litigation matters, including several LPAT appeals.
- Public hearing: Close shore road allowance at 185 Osprey Way (Lovas) for $5,326.24 plus HST
- Public hearing: Close shore road allowance at 10740 Go Home Lakeshore (Niosi) for $11,884.56 plus HST
- Zoning by-law amendment Z20/21 at 241 Steep Rock Road, Six Mile Lake (Goverde) to allow new dwelling
- Extension of draft plan of subdivision approval at 658 High Street and 3 & 44 Beech Avenue (Middleton)
- Closed session: 8 litigation matters including LPAT appeals (AV, Moreau, Jobin, Eleanor, Brandy's Cove, Vincent, Roynon)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on one consent application and four minor variance applications. The consent application seeks to re-establish two lots that inadvertently merged on Six Mile Lake, while the minor variance requests involve expansions, a second docking facility, and a dwelling replacement. The committee will also adopt minutes from a previous meeting.
- Consent B20-09 Sagi: technical severance to re-establish two lots at 2 and 4 Island 320, Six Mile Lake
- Minor Variance A20-22 Adelson: 100% gross floor area expansion of dwelling at 370 Stewart Lake Road
- Minor Variance A20-23 Farrell: addition to dwelling and septic expansion at 220 Whites Falls Road
- Minor Variance A20-25 Cenanovic: construction of second docking facility at 80 Hemlock Hills Lane
- Minor Variance A20-26 Northey: replacement of destroyed dwelling and deck at 23426 Georgian Bay Shore
Council Agenda
The Township of Georgian Bay Council is meeting electronically to discuss and decide on several staff reports, including an interim tax levy, a subscription weather forecasting service, a food waste audit, and a request to increase parking fines. The agenda also includes new business items such as a financial indicator review, a discussion on District of Muskoka council composition, and a request to permit Sunday hunting with a firearm. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential matters.
- Interim Tax Levy (Finance Report 2021-01)
- Subscription Weather Forecasting Service (Operations Report 2021-01)
- Request for Sole Sourcing Plotting Printer and Folding Machine (Finance Report 2021-03)
- Increase Parking Fines (Fire and Emergency Services Report 2021-01)
- Permit Sunday Hunting with a Firearm (New Business)