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Georgina public meetings in 2021

136 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 16, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Georgina Selection Committee

Georgina Selection Committee meets to adopt agenda and minutes

This is a procedural meeting of the Georgina Selection Committee. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, approval of agenda, adoption of the May 4, 2021 minutes, and a closed session. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Dec 15, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

Council to discuss proposed aerodrome on Old Homestead Road

This is a special council meeting focused on the proposed general aviation aerodrome at 7818 and 7486 Old Homestead Road. Council will receive correspondence from residents opposing the aerodrome and a briefing note on the proposal. The meeting also includes a closed session to receive legal advice on the aerodrome.

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✓ Decided: Georgina council opposes proposed Old Homestead Road aerodrome (7-0)

Council voted unanimously to oppose the proposed General Aviation Aerodrome at 7818 and 7486 Old Homestead Road, citing land use, environmental, traffic, and noise concerns. The decision was made after receiving presentations from the proponent, staff, and community members. Council also authorized the CAO to make submissions in opposition to the proposal within the federal consultation process.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Dec 13, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee

Committee hears York Region plan to connect Georgina employers with newcomer talent

The Georgina Economic Development Committee received a presentation from York Region's Local Immigration Partnership about a pilot project to address labour shortages by helping employers hire newcomers. The committee also heard updates on local economic development programs, including the Business Bounce Back program, the Choose Georgina campaign, and a broadband conference planned for June 2022. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and discussion-based.

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✓ Decided: Committee hears York Region plan to connect Georgina employers with newcomer talent

The Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee received a presentation from York Region's Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) about a pilot project to address local labour shortages by helping employers hire newcomers. No formal decisions were made on this topic. The committee also received updates on various economic development programs, including the Business Bounce Back program, the Choose Georgina campaign, and a successful grant for crosswalk installations.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Dec 8, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider zoning bylaw update, property lot exemptions, and 2022 budget

Georgina Council is meeting to decide on several planning matters, including deeming bylaw applications, a part lot control exemption, and a zoning bylaw conformity exercise. They will also receive a summary of the 2022 budget and enter closed session for legal advice on Baldwin Airport, Old Homestead Road, and Johnston Cemetery.

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✓ Decided: Georgina Council passes 2022 budget with 0% operating increase

Council passed the 2022 budget with a 0% operating increase and a 1% infrastructure levy, resulting in an average $21 annual increase for residents. The overall operating budget is $79 million, with a $35 million capital budget. Council also endorsed proposed directions for the Zoning Bylaw conformity exercise and approved several planning applications.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Dec 6, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide on consent and three minor variance applications

The Georgina Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one consent application and three minor variance applications. The consent application for 47 Metropolitan Crescent proposes land severance subject to conditions. The minor variance applications seek relief from zoning by-law requirements for properties on Edith Street, Kennedy Road, and Dawn Blossom Drive. The committee will either approve, defer, or decline these applications based on public input and staff recommendations.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves consent to create new lot at 47 Metropolitan Crescent

The Committee of Adjustment approved Consent Application B16-21 for 47 Metropolitan Crescent, Keswick, to sever a portion of land to create one new residential building lot, subject to conditions. It also approved Minor Variance A38-21 for 71 Edith Street, Sutton, allowing a detached garage with height and setback relief, but declined a request for a reduced side yard. Minor Variance A41-21 for 23522 Kennedy Road, Sutton West, was approved to permit a smaller garage with a reduced setback. Minor Variance A42-21 for 9 & 11 Dawn Blossom Drive was approved to treat two blocks as one lot each for zoning purposes.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Dec 6, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee

Georgina accessibility committee to discuss beach wheelchair and signage

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting minutes and receiving information items. The main substantive discussions are about a beach wheelchair working group presentation and policies, and an update on signage.

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✓ Decided: Committee asks staff and CAO to coordinate Mobi Chair use at De La Salle Beach

The committee approved a resolution asking staff to meet with the CAO to coordinate the future use and availability of the Mobi Chair and Mat at De La Salle Beach. It also deferred a City of Vaughan Trick or Treat resolution to February 2022, received an information item on housing for people with developmental disabilities, and adopted the November 1 minutes with amendments. Other updates included signage purchase before year-end, accessibility policy deferral, and camera installations at Sutton and Keswick arenas.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Dec 1, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Georgina Council reviews 2022 budget, sets water and sewer rates

This is Day 2 of the Town of Georgina's 2022 budget review and deliberations. Council will consider adopting the 2022 budget and related water and sewer rate bylaws, as well as approve minutes from four previous meetings. No public meetings, delegations, or presentations are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts $113.3M 2022 budget with 5.84% water/wastewater rate hike

Council adopted the 2022 budget of $113,279,140 for operations and capital, requiring net expenditures of $63,014,810, and approved a 5.84% water and wastewater rate increase. It also approved a 1.0% additional tax levy increase for infrastructure, contributing to several repair and replacement reserves. Council directed $1 million from the MURC reserve to Pefferlaw Dam repairs and $1 million to Ward 5 recreational opportunities, and transferred $2,015,000 from the Corporate Capital Reserve to the Waterfront Parks Reserve. Several pilot projects were approved, including an electric car charging station, a revised garbage bag tag program, and a boom on the Maskinonge River.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Nov 30, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council reviews 2022 budget, sets water and sewer rates

This is a special Council meeting focused on the 2022 Budget Review and Deliberations. Council will consider adopting the 2022 budget and related water and sewer rate bylaws, following earlier receipt of the draft budget and community organization funding requests. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from four prior council meetings.

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✓ Decided: Georgina Council approves 2022 budget with 0% tax increase and 1% capital levy

Council approved the 2022 draft budget, which includes a 0% tax increase and a recommended 1% optional levy for capital reserves. They also approved numerous staffing, operating, and capital initiatives, including new positions, equipment, and infrastructure projects. The budget totals $78 million in operating and $30 million in capital spending.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Nov 29, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee

Committee to discuss LSRCA collaboration on Black River environmental project

The Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a potential collaboration with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) on an environmental project in the Black River / Georgina Creeks subwatersheds. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and agenda, plus general information items and other business like a bag tag exemption and a council resolution.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Thu Nov 25, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee

Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee to review livestock kill report and deadstock removal

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss agricultural issues, including a livestock kill report and deadstock removal. The agenda is largely procedural, with routine approvals and information items, but includes substantive discussion on deadstock handling and a proposed aerodome.

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✓ Decided: Committee opposes proposed aerodrome on Old Homestead Road

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee voted 6-0 to oppose the aerodrome proposed for Old Homestead Road, advising the Environmental Advisory Committee, the Town's working group, and Town Council of its opposition. The committee also adopted the agenda, the September 23, 2021 minutes, and received six general information items on agri-food programs and funding. Other business included receiving reports on deadstock removal, the proposed aerodrome, ditching on Park Road, and the 2022 meeting schedule.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Nov 24, 2021 · 10:00 AM

Georgina Site Plan Review Committee

Site Plan Review Committee meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Georgina Site Plan Review Committee meeting on November 24, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Nov 23, 2021 · 4:30 PM

Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee

Advisory committee hears presentations on equity, pronouns, food insecurity

The Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations on equity and dismantling discrimination, LGBTQ+ pronoun initiatives, and food insecurity in Georgina. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and discussing survey results, hate signage, and the 2022 meeting schedule.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Nov 22, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide lot severance at 10 Mac Ave, Keswick

The Georgina Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on one consent application to sever land at 10 Mac Avenue for a lot addition, and will consider revised conditions for four previously approved consent applications. The committee will also hear a minor variance application for a front porch at 25378 McCowan Road. Staff recommend approval of the consent and variance if no concerns are raised.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Nov 17, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to award $922,670/year water and wastewater repair contract

Council is deciding on several contracts and by-laws, including a three-year water and wastewater repair contract worth about $922,670 annually, a bulk fuel contract increase, and by-laws to assume roads and exempt land from part lot control. They will also receive updates on the strategic plan, traffic and parking, and various projects.

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✓ Decided: Council receives $507,000 grant for Egypt Yard Works Facility expansion

Council received a $507,000 grant from the ICIP COVID Resilience Stream to fund an approximate 2,800 square foot expansion of the Egypt Yard Works Facility, with a project completion date in the second quarter of 2022. Council also approved a three-year water and wastewater repair contract with Trisan Construction Ltd. valued at $922,670 for year one, and received a presentation on the proposed Georgina Island Fixed Link bridge project. A by-law was adopted to add a no-parking restriction on Irving Road.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Nov 17, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage committee to review demolition report and discuss plaques, awards, and 2022 designations

The Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting the agenda and previous minutes, and receiving a demolition report. The committee will also discuss several heritage-related items such as the Mill Pond Heritage Plaque, a heritage award, properties of interest for plaques, an update on St. James Parish Hall, the budget, designation statuses, and the 2022 meeting schedule.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Nov 16, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee

Waterways committee to hear from conservation foundation, discuss budget items

The Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt previous minutes, hear a presentation from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Foundation, and discuss several waterways-related items including Mossington Wharf, no wake signs, a budget request for sea bins/gutter bins, a waterways booklet initiative, and the 2022 meeting schedule.

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✓ Decided: Georgina waterways committee approves Lake Simcoe signs, budget priority

The Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee approved the purchase of four Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Foundation signs and passed a motion making water-quality interventions a budget priority. The committee also supported a 2022 waterways booklet initiative and received reports on Mossington Wharf, no-wake signs, and sea/gutter bins. All motions carried.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Nov 15, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Advisory Committee

Georgina Safe Streets committee to hear Belhaven traffic calming proposal

The Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Advisory Committee (also called Safe Streets Advisory Committee) is meeting to discuss traffic and pedestrian safety items. They will hear a presentation from York Region on Belhaven traffic calming measures, review 2021 speed limit revisions, and discuss several local concerns including Church Street speeding, Holmes Point traffic calming, sidewalk updates, and the Dalton and Baseline Road intersection. The agenda is largely discussion and information items, with no major decisions listed.

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✓ Decided: Georgina committee receives Belhaven traffic calming plan, adopts 2022 schedule

The Georgina Safe Streets Advisory Committee received a presentation from York Region on Belhaven traffic calming measures, including a speed limit reduction on Warden Road, and approved the 2022 meeting schedule. The committee also adopted the agenda and previous minutes, and discussed several traffic concerns, including Church Street speeding and Holmes Point, with no decisions made on those items.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Nov 10, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on Official Plan Amendment for 389 Curley Street

Georgina Council is holding a public meeting and considering an Official Plan Amendment application for 389 Curley Street, Roches Point, submitted by Margaret and Lawrence Gallina. Council will also consider a deeming by-law application for 24 Eastbourne Drive, Island Grove. The agenda includes several routine items such as minutes, announcements, and by-laws.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Official Plan Amendment for 389 Curley Street severance

Council approved an Official Plan Amendment for 389 Curley Street in Roches Point, allowing the severance of the property into two lots for single-detached dwellings. The amendment will be forwarded to York Region for final approval. Council also approved a deeming bylaw for 24 Eastbourne Drive, Island Grove, to remove lots from a registered plan of subdivision.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Nov 9, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Georgina Trails and Active Transportation

Georgina trails committee to discuss leash rules, parks, snowmobile trails

The Georgina Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and August minutes, hear a general information item about a resident's plea to keep all dogs on leash, and receive updates from Community Services on Julia Munroe Park and snowmobile trails. The committee will also consider its proposed 2022 meeting schedule. No formal decisions on these items are listed on the agenda.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Nov 8, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide on land severances and a carport variance

The Georgina Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two consent (land severance) applications and one minor variance application. Staff have recommended approval for all three, subject to conditions. The meeting also includes standard procedural items like roll call and declaration of interest.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves three consent applications and one minor variance

The Committee of Adjustment approved all three consent applications and one minor variance on the agenda. Consent applications B12-21 and B13-21 for 490, 492 & 498 The Queensway South were approved to sever and convey land for a lot addition and lot creation. Consent application B15-21 for 245 Boyers Road was approved to create one new residential building lot. Minor variance application A35-21 for 350 Miami Drive was approved to permit an attached carport with reduced setbacks. Anna Geniole was appointed Acting Secretary Treasurer.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Nov 8, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Keswick Cemetery Board

Keswick Cemetery Board to review lot sales and Row H update

The Keswick Cemetery Board is meeting to review cemetery lot inventory and sales as of October 29, 2021, and to receive a sales analysis report. A verbal update on Row H installation is also scheduled. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and declarations of interest.

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✓ Decided: Keswick Cemetery Board approves new signage installation

The Keswick Cemetery Board approved the installation of new signage at the cemetery and received updates on the Master Plan, maintenance contract, and superintendent RFP. The sales update was deferred to a future meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Nov 3, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to approve 2022 schedule, deeming bylaw, and borrowing limits

This is a regular Council meeting with several administrative and planning items. Council will consider approving the 2022 meeting schedule, a deeming bylaw for a property at 411 Bouchier Street, and temporary borrowing limits for 2022. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes and several routine by-laws.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2022 meeting schedule, borrowing authority, and deeming bylaw

Council approved the 2022 meeting schedule, authorized temporary borrowing for 2022, and approved a deeming bylaw for 411 Bouchier Street. Council also passed a motion urging the province to negotiate with optometrists over OHIP eye care funding. A notice of motion for an updated Land Acknowledgement was introduced for the November 17 agenda.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Nov 1, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee

Economic Development Committee hears updates on business recovery programs, grants, and the Keswick Business Park expansion

The Georgina Economic Development Committee received staff reports on business recovery programs, including the expiring COVID-19 grant programs, a proposed 370,000 sq. ft. building at Keswick Business Park, and various marketing and tourism initiatives. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

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✓ Decided: Committee hears updates on grants, business park, and tourism initiatives

The Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee met on November 1, 2021, and received updates from staff on various economic development activities. No formal decisions were made; the committee approved the agenda and minutes, and heard reports on grant programs, the Keswick Business Park, and tourism initiatives.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Nov 1, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee

Georgina accessibility committee to discuss beach wheelchair, site inspections, budget

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: adopting the agenda and previous minutes, and receiving a speaker from Recreation Services about a beach and tree installation. The main discussion items are progress updates on a beach wheelchair, site inspections and building code audits, business awards, and budget suggestions.

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✓ Decided: Committee requests two more accessible parking spots at De la Salle Beach

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee carried a motion asking Council to direct staff to review accessibility parking at De la Salle Beach for two additional accessible spaces. The committee also approved spending its remaining 2021 budget on accessibility signage and received updates on the beach wheelchair project and other accessibility initiatives.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Oct 27, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to set 2022 interim tax levy at 50% of 2021 taxes

Council will consider the 2022 interim property tax levy, set at 50% of 2021 taxes, with installments due in February and April 2022. They will also review 2022 budget requests from community organizations, award a contract for oil tank replacement, and discuss the 2022 draft budget.

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✓ Decided: Council receives 2022 draft budget with 0% tax increase option

Council received the 2022 draft budget, which proposes a 0% tax increase with an optional 1% addition to capital reserves. The budget includes a 5.84% water/wastewater rate increase and an $11.2M capital program. Council also approved the 2022 interim tax levy at 50% of 2021 taxes, awarded an oil tank replacement contract, and received updates on the MURC project and community organization funding requests.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Oct 26, 2021 · 4:30 PM

Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee

Advisory committee to review survey results and hate signage

The Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting minutes and receiving information items. They will also discuss survey results and a proposed 'Hate has no Home Here' signage initiative.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives survey results and discusses 'Hate has no Home Here' signage

The Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee received survey results and discussed next steps, including inviting underrepresented groups to future meetings. They also discussed the 'Hate has no Home Here' signage initiative, noting the sign by-law is under review and directing staff to explore pricing and design concepts. No formal decisions were made on these items; the committee only received the reports.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Oct 25, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee

Environmental committee to hear Bee City program presentation

The Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes, hear a presentation from Pollinator Partnership Canada about the Bee City Program, and discuss general information items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Georgina EAC recommends Town become a Bee City

The Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee recommended that Council recognize the Town as a Bee City, following a presentation from Pollinator Partnership Canada. The committee also received several information items, including updates on renewable energy, the Bradford Bypass, and Great Lakes funding. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Thu Oct 21, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Special Keswick Cemetery Board

Special Keswick Cemetery Board meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Special Keswick Cemetery Board meeting on October 21, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Oct 20, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves temporary zoning extension for DC Marine at 3449 Baseline Road

Council approved a temporary zoning bylaw amendment allowing DC Marine to continue operating at 3449 Baseline Road for three additional years, with fees reduced by 50%. Council also approved revisions to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-13G02 for industrial development at 23675/23965 Woodbine Avenue and 2596 Glenwoods Avenue, subject to conditions. Two bylaws were adopted, including one amending MURC financing and borrowings.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Oct 13, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage committee to review demolitions, heritage register shortlist

The Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business including adopting minutes and the agenda. They will review a demolition report for September 9 to October 6, discuss shortlisted properties for the heritage register (Mossington Wharf and 252 Bethel Side Road), and consider wording for heritage awards and plaques. The meeting also includes updates on several properties and a demolition at 24 Market Street.

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✓ Decided: Heritage committee won't remove 24 Market St. from registry until demolition

The Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee decided it is not opposed to removing 24 Market St. from the heritage registry but will not formally do so until the property has been demolished. The committee also received a demolition report and an information item on Ontario Heritage Trust's Indigenous youth support, and discussed several heritage-related items, deferring some to the November meeting.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Oct 12, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Georgina Trails and Active Transportation

Georgina Trails and Active Transportation meeting agenda is procedural only

This agenda for the Georgina Trails and Active Transportation meeting on October 12, 2021, contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Oct 6, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on watermain upgrade contract, culvert work, and draft plan extension

Georgina Council is meeting to consider several staff recommendations, including awarding a $434,223 contract for engineering services on the Cockburn Subdivision watermain upgrades and delegating authority to award up to $390,000 in culvert and ditching contracts. They will also vote on extending draft approval for the Hedge Road Landing condominium development and on renewing the town's role as loan guarantor for Georgina Trades Training Inc. A delegation from the Pefferlaw Association of Ratepayers will speak about the closure of public water taps.

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✓ Decided: Council endorses Waterfront Parks Master Plan Part 1 (5-2)

Council endorsed in principle the Waterfront Parks Master Plan Part 1, covering six park locations, subject to annual budget consideration. They also approved extending the draft plan approval for the Hedge Road Landing adult lifestyle community to October 19, 2024, and authorized the closure of three public water taps while retrofitting the Black River Road tap for registered users. Several contracts and grants were approved, and the town ended its COVID-19 state of emergency.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Oct 4, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide three minor variance applications for accessory buildings

The Georgina Committee of Adjustment will hold a by-election for Vice Chair and consider three minor variance applications, each seeking permission to build detached accessory buildings that do not meet current zoning rules. Staff recommend approval for two and refusal for one, subject to conditions.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves three minor variance applications for accessory buildings

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee approved three minor variance applications for accessory buildings at 6313 Old Homestead Road, 601 Lake Drive East, and 30 Hadden Road. The committee also elected John Rogers as Vice-Chair for the term. All applications were approved with conditions, including conformity with staff reports and confirmation from relevant authorities.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Oct 4, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee

Georgina accessibility committee to hear updates on EV charging, by-laws, sensory room

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations and updates on several accessibility-related topics, including accessible charging stations for electric vehicles, property standards by-laws for disabled residents, a sensory room at the MURC, and a budget request for repairs to town facilities. The committee will also receive updates on arena facilities, beach accessibility, and communication boards. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions listed for a vote.

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✓ Decided: GAAC receives updates on EV charging, property standards, MURC sensory room

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee received informational updates on accessible EV charging stations, property standards for disabled residents, and the MURC sensory room, with no formal decisions made on these items. The committee also received updates on beach wheelchair accessibility and appointed a working group for the beach wheelchair initiative.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Oct 4, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Keswick Cemetery Board

Keswick Cemetery Board to elect chair, review signage and contracts

The Keswick Cemetery Board is meeting to handle routine administrative items including electing a chair, approving minutes, and receiving reports. Key discussion items include new cemetery signage, sales updates, and contract updates for the superintendent and maintenance. The board will also review inventory and sales of cemetery lots.

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✓ Decided: Keswick Cemetery Board defers by-law amendment and sign updates

The Keswick Cemetery Board met on September 13, 2021, and deferred two agenda items: the draft amendment to the Keswick Cemetery By-Law and the status of a new sign. The board received updates on social services burial plots, new sidewalks, the cemetery superintendent, and a dedication bench/chair program. No substantive decisions were made beyond procedural motions.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Sep 29, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider zoning amendment for Dalton Road properties in Sutton

Council will hold a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment application for four properties on Dalton Road in Sutton, submitted by 2487400 Ontario Ltd. Staff recommend approval with conditions, including a 12-metre front yard setback and height limits for open storage, pending site plan control. Council will also vote on three by-laws: appointing two members to the Safe Streets Advisory Committee, appointing a building inspector, and confirming the meeting's proceedings.

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✓ Decided: Council backs Dalton Road zoning change for Schell Lumber expansion

Council received a report and supported a zoning bylaw amendment for 20971-20987 Dalton Road, allowing Schell Lumber to expand. The amendment includes a $150,000 compensation payment to the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority for wetland removal. Council also directed staff to discuss how the compensation funds will be used. The final bylaw will be brought forward after site plan progress.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Sep 28, 2021 · 4:30 PM

Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee

Committee to appoint vice-chair, discuss equity survey and crosswalk

The Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including appointing a new vice-chair, adopting minutes, and receiving informational items. They will also discuss several community matters such as an equity survey, a rainbow crosswalk, flag raisings, and an incident at Black River School.

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✓ Decided: Kendra Mullings appointed Vice-Chair of Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee

The committee appointed Kendra Mullings as Vice-Chair following the departure of two members. Members discussed several equity initiatives, including a survey showing 16% of respondents felt unwelcomed, a rainbow crosswalk, and responses to an anti-Black vandalism incident at a local school. No formal decisions were made on these topics beyond the appointment and agenda adoption.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Sep 27, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee

Georgina environmental committee to discuss Bradford Bypass, phosphorus recycling

The Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several environmental items, including the Bradford Bypass, a phosphorus recycling facility, and green infrastructure program eligibility. They will also hear presentations from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and a zoning by-law conformity update. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives LSRCA info on Maskinonge River health

The Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee received presentations from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority on the Maskinonge River and from staff on the Zoning By-law Conformity Exercise. Members discussed phosphorus concerns, including sod farming impacts, and received general information items on the Bradford Bypass, a phosphorus recycling facility, and green infrastructure program eligibility. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving the information.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Thu Sep 23, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee

Agricultural committee hears zoning by-law conformity update

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a Phase I update on the Zoning By-law Conformity Exercise, presented by Tolek Makarewicz. The committee will also discuss dead stock removal and adopt the minutes from its August 26, 2021 meeting. No livestock kill report is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee asks bylaw staff to inspect noxious weeds on Park Road

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee adopted its agenda and previous minutes, and received an update on the Zoning By-law Conformity Exercise Phase I. The committee passed a motion requesting the By-laws Division inspect noxious weed growth on Park Road and report back with proposed resolutions. A discussion on dead stock removal was deferred, and a letter on bale disposal was noted as supported by Council.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Sep 22, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to consider new fire services fees and solar parking lot pilot

Georgina Council is meeting to receive reports and consider items including amendments to fire and emergency services fees, a status update on 2021 capital projects, and a delegation requesting a solar covered parking lot pilot project. The agenda also includes several dispositions and briefing notes on topics like waste bag tags, public water tap closures, and a rural economic development grant. The meeting includes a closed session for a human resources matter.

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✓ Decided: Council endorses $150K for rural economic development hub application

Council endorsed a Rural Economic Development Grant application to establish an incubator/accelerator hub in Georgina, allocating $150,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve and delegating authority to the CAO to execute agreements. Council also received and supported the closure of public water taps for safety, with notice to the public, and referred the Mossington Wharf removal recommendation to the Waterfront Master Plan for a report in October. Several other items were received, including a solar parking lot feasibility request and heritage plaque installations.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Sep 21, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee

Waterways committee to hear YRP marine unit and zoning update

The Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from the York Regional Police Marine Unit on its operations, responsibilities, and initiatives, and to hear an update on the Zoning By-law Conformity Exercise Phase I. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and general information about the Bradford Bypass.

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✓ Decided: Waterways committee receives YRP marine unit and zoning updates

The Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee received presentations and reports on the YRP Marine Unit operations and the Zoning By-law Conformity Exercise Phase I update. The committee also received general information about the Bradford Bypass and discussed potential initiatives including interpretive signage, a waterways booklet, and the Mossington Wharf. All items were received as information; no substantive decisions were made.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Sep 20, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

Committee to consider minor variance for garage/coach house at 411 Bouchier St.

The Georgina Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider one minor variance application (A23-21) for 411 Bouchier Street in Roches Point, involving a replacement detached garage and coach house. Two other minor variance applications (A29-21 and A31-21) are proposed for deferral. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, minutes, and next meeting date.

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✓ Decided: Georgina committee defers two minor variance applications, approves one

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee deferred Minor Variance applications A29-21 (20846 Dalton Road) and A31-21 (295 The Queensway South) to future dates to allow outstanding issues to be resolved. The committee approved Minor Variance A23-21 for 411 Bouchier Street, permitting a replacement detached garage with specific height and setback relief, a non-combustible material exemption for the coach house, and expansion of the legal non-conforming coach house, subject to conditions. Minutes from August 23, 2021 were adopted.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Sep 15, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on motion urging support for $40M Holland Marsh phosphorus recycling facility

Georgina Council is meeting to consider routine items, including appointments to the Safe Streets Advisory Committee, a noise bylaw exemption agreement with Inland Iron & Metals, and several by-laws. The most consequential item is a motion requesting that York Region, the federal and provincial governments advance the proposed $40-million Holland Marsh Polder Phosphorus Recycling Facility despite the paused Upper York Sewage scheme. Council will also hear dispositions on various external requests and hold a closed session for land, labour, and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously backs Holland Marsh phosphorus recycling facility

Council passed a unanimous motion (7-0) urging York Region, the federal and provincial governments to advance the proposed $40-million Holland Marsh Polder Phosphorus Recycling Facility, including proceeding to an environmental assessment in 2021, despite the paused Upper York Sewage scheme. The Mayor is authorized to send letters to relevant ministers and other officials. Council also approved a noise bylaw exemption agreement with Inland Iron & Metals, adopted several bylaws, and ratified a C.U.P.E. collective agreement in closed session.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Sep 15, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage committee to review demolition report, plaques, and heritage list changes

The Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage-related matters, including a demolition report, heritage plaques, a heritage award, shortlisted properties, a potential removal from the heritage list, and a discussion about dedicated heritage staff. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items listed for discussion rather than decision.

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✓ Decided: GHAC recommends 7 properties for heritage registry, including Mossington Wharf

The Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee recommended seven properties be added to the 2021 heritage registry, including Mossington Wharf, and separately recommended the Wharf be restored as a waterfront landmark. The committee also declared Paul Brady and Karen Wolfe winners of the 2021 Heritage Award and deferred a decision on removing 24 Market Street from the heritage list to October 13, 2021. Members were assigned to investigate demolition reports for three properties.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Sep 14, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Advisory Committee

Georgina advisory committee to discuss Belhaven safety zone letter

The Georgina Safe Streets Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, receive a letter sent to York Region about the Belhaven Community Safety Zone, and discuss several road-safety items including bollard removal, school road markings, a new crosswalk, traffic monitoring, and road updates. The agenda is largely routine with no major decisions listed.

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✓ Decided: Georgina safe streets committee hears York Region may lower Belhaven speed limit

The Georgina Safe Streets Advisory Committee met and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates, including that York Region is considering lowering the speed limit in the Belhaven safety zone and will provide a written response at the November meeting. Bollard removal is scheduled for October 15-25, 2021, and the committee discussed future bollard locations, school zone markings, and traffic monitoring.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Sep 13, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee

Georgina economic committee to review zoning bylaw update and grant applications

The Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a presentation on the Zoning By-law Update project, receive economic development and partner updates, and consider four Economic, Culture and Community Betterment Grant applications for local events. The agenda is largely informational and advisory, with no final decisions listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $10,750 in grants for three local events

The Georgina Economic Development Committee approved three Economic, Culture and Community Betterment grants: $5,000 for the Georgina Marathon & Half-marathon, $750 for the 1st Annual Turkey Shoot Car Show, and $5,000 for the Georgina Ice Home Opener. A fourth grant application for October Fest from Ramada Jackson's Point was denied due to lack of information and planning time. The committee also received updates on the Zoning By-law Update project, the Keswick Business Park, and the Business Bounce Back program.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Sep 13, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee

GAAC to hear delegation on property standards for disabled residents

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, hear a delegation from Chantel Townsend about property standards by-laws for disabled residents, and receive updates on accessibility projects including arena and auditorium updates, way-finding signage, beach wheelchairs, and site inspections. The agenda is largely routine with reports and updates rather than major decisions.

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✓ Decided: Committee refers property standards by-law issue for disabled residents to By-laws Division

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee received a delegation from Chantel Townsend about property standards by-laws being difficult for disabled homeowners, and referred the matter to the By-laws Division to arrange a meeting and report back on potential actions. The committee also appointed two members to a working group to interview Business Excellence Award nominees, and referred several other items to staff, including accessibility signage at the ROC, green parking for persons with disabilities, and communication boards at Julia Munroe Park on a trial basis. All resolutions were carried.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Sep 13, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Keswick Cemetery Board

Keswick Cemetery Board to review by-law amendment and lot sales

The Keswick Cemetery Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving the agenda and minutes, and receiving updates from town staff. Key discussion items include a draft amendment to the Keswick Cemetery By-Law, a new sign, social services burials, new sidewalks, the cemetery superintendent, and a dedication bench/chair. The board will also review the updated inventory and sales of cemetery lots.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Thu Sep 9, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Special Council meeting with no substantive agenda items listed

This is a Special Council meeting of the Town of Georgina on September 9, 2021. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, minutes, reports, by-laws, closed session) with no specific substantive items, reports, or decisions listed. The only concrete item is a by-law confirming the proceedings of this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council directs mayor to act on closed-session personnel matter

The September 9, 2021 special council meeting was largely procedural. Council adopted the agenda, entered closed session to discuss a personal matter about an identifiable individual (a municipal or local board employee), and then reconvened to pass a resolution directing the mayor to take action as discussed in closed session. The meeting concluded with the adoption of a confirming bylaw and adjournment.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Thu Aug 26, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee

Georgina ag committee to review livestock kill report, plastic wrap issue

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, receive a livestock kill report, and discuss several items including plastic wrap, ditching on Park Road, and a bear hunt update. The agenda also includes 12 general information items from the Ontario government on agricultural programs and funding.

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✓ Decided: Committee directs plastic wrap letter to Mayor and Council

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee approved sending a letter to Mayor and Council about plastic wrap disposal, adding a note about impacts on the marine industry. They also received the livestock kill report and general information items, and discussed ditching on Park Road and a bear hunt update. The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Aug 23, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide two lot severances and a day nursery variance

The Georgina Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two consent applications to create new residential building lots and one minor variance to allow a day nursery in an apartment building. Staff recommend approval of all three applications, subject to conditions. The meeting also includes a zoning by-law conformity update, approval of previous minutes, and discussion of a conference.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves two consent applications and one minor variance

The Committee of Adjustment approved two consent applications to sever land for new residential lots at 203 Cameron Crescent and 5382 Black River Road, and one minor variance to allow a day nursery at 45 Atherton Crescent. All approvals were subject to conditions, including submission of surveys, deeds, and confirmations from various agencies, to be fulfilled within one year. The minutes also included a presentation on the Zoning By-law Conformity Exercise and approval of the July 12, 2021 minutes.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Aug 18, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council hears public concerns on Queensway South zoning amendment

Council is holding a statutory public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment for properties at 27, 33, and 43 The Queensway South and part of Circle Ridge Drive. Two residents are registered to speak about the proposed development, and the agent for the Ramada Inn is requesting an extension of the August 31st application deadline. Council will also receive a report on the Zoning By-law Conformity Exercise Phase 1 public engagement plan.

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✓ Decided: Council extends Ramada Inn development deadline to March 2022

Council approved a deadline extension for the Ramada Inn development application at Jackson's Point, moving the submission date to March 31, 2022. They also received a report on the zoning by-law conformity exercise and approved a noise by-law exemption for Phase 10 MURC Block Earthworks. A public meeting was held for a proposed zoning amendment for a 5-storey, 84-unit rental building at The Queensway South and Circle Ridge Drive, but no decision was made; staff will report back after further review.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Aug 17, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee

Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee to discuss boating, Maskinonge River, 2022 budget

The Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and July 20, 2021 minutes, hear a speaker on current boating initiatives, and discuss the Maskinonge River, the 2022 budget (including a $1,500 miscellaneous fund), and other waterways-related issues. The agenda is largely procedural, with no reports or presentations listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives boating safety and waterfront park updates

The Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee received updates on boating safety initiatives and the Waterfront Parks Master Plan, and discussed the Maskinonge River, the 2022 budget, and plastic shrink wrap recycling. All agenda items and reports were received as information; no substantive decisions were made.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Aug 16, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Advisory Committee

Georgina Safe Streets committee meets; hears town, police updates

The Georgina Safe Streets Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting on August 16, 2021. The agenda is largely procedural, including roll call, approval of agenda and minutes, and declarations of interest. The main substantive items are updates from the Town's Roads Division manager and York Regional Police.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Aug 11, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on fire agreement with Brock, sign denial, noise exemption

Georgina Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including a fire protection agreement with the Township of Brock, a sign bylaw relief denial, a noise exemption for sewage pump upgrades, and the assumption of roads in the Greengate Village subdivision. They will also hear presentations on Southlake's healthcare master plan and concerns about the Bradford Bypass, and discuss designating the Jackson's Point Marine Railway as a historical site.

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✓ Decided: Council backs Bradford Bypass but demands full environmental studies

Council unanimously passed a resolution supporting the Bradford Bypass in principle while requesting the Province complete and publicly release all 15 required environmental studies, remove the proposed exemption from Environmental Assessment Act conditions, and involve the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority. The resolution was carried 7-0. Council also approved a noise bylaw exemption for York Region's Keswick Sewage Pumping Station upgrades, denied a sign bylaw relief application for a billboard at 3821 Baseline Road, and designated Jackson's Point Marine Railway as a historical site.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Aug 10, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Georgina Trails and Active Transportation

Trails committee to hear trail construction updates and budget request

The Georgina Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to hear updates on Treasure Hill Trail construction, the extension of Hodgson Trail at Julia Munroe Park, and updates to the town trails brochure and website. The committee will also discuss a federal strategy and fund for active transportation trails and pathways, and consider a budget request. The agenda includes routine items like adopting the agenda and previous minutes.

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✓ Decided: Trails committee hears updates on Treasure Hill, Julia Munro Park trails

The Georgina Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee received updates on the Treasure Hill trail construction and the Julia Munro Park extension of the Hodgson Trail, with the latter expected to open in September. The committee discussed improving the town's trails brochure and website, including a proposed vector map, and considered a federal active transportation fund for potential projects. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and minutes.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Aug 3, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

Georgina Committee of Adjustment meeting agenda contains no substantive items

This agenda for the Georgina Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2021-08-03 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive information for residents.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Jul 26, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee

GEAC to weigh permeable pavement, Mossington Wharf removal

The Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss environmental matters, including two motions to recommend to Council: requiring permeable pavement in a Canada Post land sale, and supporting full removal of the Mossington Wharf with natural remediation. The committee will also receive general information items on provincial green infrastructure funding and a York Region sewage dispute, and discuss becoming a Bee City / Monarch Butterfly City.

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✓ Decided: GEAC recommends full removal of Mossington Wharf to Council

The Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee recommended that Council support the full removal of the Mossington Wharf and restoration of the area to a natural condition, with the adjacent town-owned land left undeveloped. The committee also recommended that any development on the lot to be sold to Canada Post include innovative green infrastructure solutions, such as permeable pavement and swales, to manage stormwater runoff. Both recommendations were carried unanimously. The committee also approved funding for a LEAF educational event for fall 2021.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Jul 21, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to hold public meetings on two zoning amendments and award $1.1M parking lot contract

Georgina Council will hold statutory public meetings for two zoning by-law amendment applications: one for 169 Old Homestead Road by 1430964 Ontario Inc., and one for 26124 Warden Avenue by Algonquin International Corporation. Council will also consider awarding a $1,108,257.00 contract to Loc-Pave Construction Limited for The Link Parking Lot project, funded through long-term debt. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and a confirming by-law.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.1M Link parking lot contract and two zoning amendments

Council approved a $1,108,257 contract with Loc-Pave Construction Limited for the Link parking lot project, funded through long-term debt. It also approved a zoning bylaw amendment for 26124 Warden Avenue, subject to conditions, and received a report on a zoning application for 169 Old Homestead Road, deferring a decision until further review. A verbal update on a judicial review application was received, with no resolution reached.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Jul 20, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee

Maskinonge River presentations and agitator use discussion on agenda

The Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations about the Maskinonge River and to discuss waterways-related issues, including agitator use and plastic wrap disposal. The agenda includes reports from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) and a request for support from another committee.

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✓ Decided: Georgina waterways committee hears Maskinonge River pollution concerns

The Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee received two presentations on pollution and debris in the Maskinonge River, including a call for federal funding for a Lake Simcoe cleanup project. The committee endorsed a letter supporting plastic boat wrap recycling and discussed several waterways-related issues, including no-wake signs and marker buoys. All agenda items were received as presented, and the meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Jul 19, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Advisory Committee

Georgina Safe Streets Advisory Committee meeting on July 19, 2021

The committee is reviewing various resident concerns regarding road safety and speed limits. Discussion items include a 'Slow Down' signs program and specific street concerns.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Jul 14, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on BIA merger, road assumptions, and $900K paving contract

The Town of Georgina Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and by-laws. Key items include merging the Sutton and Jackson's Point Business Improvement Areas, assuming roads in the Ballymore Subdivision, and awarding a $900,000 selective resurfacing contract. Council will also discuss funding for water service replacements and a storm water asset inventory, among other items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $900K road resurfacing contract with Coco Paving

Council approved a $900,000 contract for selective road resurfacing, a $150,000 emergency fund for polybutylene water service replacements, and a $183,998 storm water asset inventory. It also directed staff to proceed with merging the Sutton and Jackson's Point BIAs and to negotiate the sale of a town-owned parking lot to Canada Post. A settlement offer for Lake Drive was rejected.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Jul 12, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide consents and variances for Warden Ave, Georgina St, Dalton Rd

The Georgina Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two consent applications for lot additions on Warden Avenue, a deferral request for a minor variance at 6313 Old Homestead Road, and two minor variance applications for properties on Georgina Street and Dalton Road. Staff have recommended approval for the consents and variances, subject to conditions. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, minutes, and next meeting scheduling.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves two Warden Ave land severances for lot additions

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee approved consent applications B8-21 and B9-21, allowing Isetan Management Ltd. and Algonquin International Corp. to sever and convey lands for lot additions at W/S Warden Avenue and 26124 Warden Avenue, subject to conditions. The committee also approved minor variance A22-21 for 6 Georgina Street, Sutton, permitting a driveway and dwelling with reduced setbacks, and minor variance A27-21 for 21013 Dalton Road, allowing parking in the right-of-way and a reduced front yard setback. A deferral was granted for 6313 Old Homestead Road, and minutes from June 21, 2021 were adopted.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Jul 5, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee

Georgina accessibility committee meets; discusses accessible COVID-19 rides, beach wheelchair, service animal stickers

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt its June 7, 2021 minutes and agenda, and to receive an information item about Ontario providing accessible rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites. Under other business, the committee will discuss a beach wheelchair and service animal stickers. The agenda is largely procedural, with no reports, presentations, or motions listed.

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✓ Decided: GAAC asks staff to study sensory room in MURC

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee approved a motion directing staff to research whether space is available in the MURC for a calming/sensory room and to ask Council to approve the use of space in principle. The committee also accepted a report recommending that its accessibility recommendations be incorporated into the Town's $1 million Building Condition Assessment program for repairs. Additionally, it approved ordering about 500 'Service Animals Welcome' stickers for September distribution and accepted the Welcoming Service Animals letter in principle with an amendment.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Jun 28, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee

Environmental committee to hear sod farming, plastics presentations

The Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations on sod farming effects and single-use plastics, and to discuss various environmental information items. The agenda is largely informational, with no major decisions or votes listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee endorses letter on plastic wrap disposal

The Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee endorsed a letter from the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee regarding plastic wrap disposal, supporting efforts to reduce plastic bale wraps being sent to landfills or burned. The committee also received a presentation on single-use plastics and discussed various general information items, including the York Region water and wastewater master plan update. Two notices of motion were introduced for future discussion, and the committee agreed on the importance of greening urban streetscapes.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Thu Jun 24, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee

Georgina agricultural committee to review livestock kill report, bear hunt update

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, receive a livestock kill report, and hear updates on a bear hunt, plastic wrap, an agricultural innovation award, and ditching on Park Road. The agenda is largely routine with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee adopts agenda and minutes, receives reports

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee met on June 24, 2021, and adopted the agenda and the May 27, 2021 minutes. The committee received the Livestock Kill Report and general information items, including updates on bear sightings, plastic wrap recycling, and a memorial for Dr. Terry O'Connor. No speakers, delegations, or presentations were made, and no other business was conducted.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Jun 23, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage committee to discuss 24 Market Street and demolition report

The Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to review a demolition report, discuss heritage awards, shortlisted properties, plaques, and an addendum item on 24 Market Street. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves heritage plaques at three sites, budget-permitting

The Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee approved spending to supply and install heritage plaques at Malone Wharf/the Marine Railway, Millpond Park, and the Pefferlaw Dam, budget-permitting, with final approval in September. The committee also received a demolition report, discussed shortlisting properties for the heritage register, and agreed to revisit several items in September.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Jun 23, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Georgina Council to weigh 2051 growth forecast, contracts, cannabis rules

Council is meeting to consider a range of items including the York Region 2051 population and employment forecast, several 2020 financial statements, and multiple contract awards. They will also hear a delegation about keeping Pekin ducks in Pefferlaw and discuss a public interest statement for recreational cannabis retail stores. A report on the Multi-Use Recreation Complex construction services is to be issued by addendum.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $50.2M Multi-Use Recreation Complex full build

Council approved the full build (Option A) of the Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC) at a construction bid price of $39,733,000 (excluding HST) to Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd., with a total project budget of $50,200,000 funded predominantly through development charges. Council also approved additional costs for Colliers and Perkins&Will, delegated authority for change orders, and authorized a land transfer agreement for the project site. The project is expected to break ground in September 2021 with completion by the third quarter of 2023.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Jun 22, 2021 · 4:30 PM

Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee

Georgina equity committee to review survey results and code of conduct

The Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, receive updates on the code of conduct, KendraYoga, and survey results, and discuss a September 28 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: GEDAC votes to send ongoing news items to Council for information

The Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee approved a motion to release news items or other relevant information to Council on an ongoing basis, and another to intentionally reach out to community partners to solicit their needs and perspectives. The committee also retained Berenice Ruhl as an inactive member, adopted the May 25, 2021 minutes, and received several other business items, including updates on the Code of Conduct, KendraYoga, survey results, and a Council resolution on residential schools. No reports, delegations, or presentations were made.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Jun 21, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

Committee to consider minor variance for accessory building at 940 Lake Drive North

The Georgina Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear a minor variance application for a detached accessory building at 940 Lake Drive North, Island Grove. The committee will also consider deferring a minor variance application for 21013 Dalton Road, Sutton, to resolve outstanding issues. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, declarations of interest, and approval of previous minutes.

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✓ Decided: Committee defers two minor variance applications to resolve issues

The Committee of Adjustment deferred Minor Variance No. A27-21 for 21013 Dalton Road and Minor Variance No. A13-21 for 940 Lake Drive North to allow applicants to address outstanding concerns. The deferral for A13-21 was moved and carried, with the applicant agreeing to discuss alternative locations with neighbours. No other applications were approved or denied.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Jun 16, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider two zoning amendments and three by-laws

Georgina Council is meeting to consider two zoning by-law amendments, a delegation on a street name, an exemption request for a minor variance, and several by-laws. The two zoning amendments are for properties at 21003 Dalton Road and 508-514 The Queensway South. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes and other routine procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning of 21003 Dalton Road from industrial to residential

Council approved a zoning bylaw amendment to rezone 21003 Dalton Road, Sutton, from Restricted Industrial (M1-4) to Low Density Urban Residential (R1-XX), allowing the applicant to convert an existing industrial building into a home with a home occupation use. The approval includes conditions to remove or relocate an existing shed and lean-to, file a Record of Site Condition, and re-assign water allocation. Council also received a report on a proposed 8-unit stacked townhouse development at 508-514 The Queensway South, Keswick, and directed staff to report back after further comments and a second public meeting.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Jun 15, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee

Waterways committee to hear from MP on paddle journey

The Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes, and to hear a speaker from the Chippewas of Georgina Island's Shining Water Paddle Journey, introduced by York-Simcoe M.P. Scot Davidson. The agenda is largely procedural, with no reports, delegations, or motions listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee to ask LSRCA about water agitators

The Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee approved a motion to ask the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority about the feasibility of using agitation devices to clear water. The committee also adopted the April 20, 2021 minutes with an amendment and received updates on waterfront parks and other waterways issues. No other substantive decisions were made.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Jun 14, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Keswick Cemetery Board

Keswick Cemetery Board to review by-law amendment and lot sales

The Keswick Cemetery Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the May 10, 2021 minutes, reviewing the updated inventory and sales of cemetery lots, and discussing a draft amendment to the Keswick Cemetery By-Law. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion or information.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Jun 14, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee

Committee approves $5,000 grant to Rocking the Waves event

The Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee reviewed the 2020-2022 Community Tourism Plan, received updates on economic development activities, and approved a $5,000 grant to the Rocking the Waves event. The meeting was largely informational, with reports on tourism, BIAs, and the Chamber of Commerce.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $50,000 fee rebate for Scott Woods Transport

The Georgina Economic Development Committee approved a $50,000 Development Application Fee Rebate grant to Scott Woods Transport for 23049 Woodbine Ave. It also approved grants of $5,000 to Rocking the Waves, $1,000 to Break the Silence Virtual Walk, and up to $5,000 for a façade improvement at 944 Lake Dr. E. All decisions were carried.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Jun 9, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to consider heritage designation for Bonnie and Lorne Parks

Council will receive reports and consider several items, including a fee reduction request for a zoning by-law amendment, heritage designation for two parks, and a multi-use path project. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, by-laws, and a closed session for litigation and solicitor-client privileged matters.

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✓ Decided: Council defeats rezoning of Sedore farm lakefront for residential lots

Council defeated a motion to explore rezoning part of the Sedore farm from Rural to Residential for developable lakefront lots, with a 2-5 vote. Council also approved a motion supporting a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and committing to recognize September 30th as a day of mourning, along with other related actions. Several administrative items were approved, including fee waivers, road assumptions, and heritage designations.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Jun 8, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Georgina Trails and Active Transportation

Georgina trails committee to discuss enforcement, paths, bridge

The Georgina Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several active transportation topics. Items include enforcement of a no-motorized-vehicles by-law at West Park/Dog Park, a multi-use path on Dalton Road, a floating pedestrian bridge concept, and walking paths near Dr. George Burrows and a nearby pond.

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✓ Decided: Committee discusses Dalton Road multi-use path, ATV enforcement

The Georgina Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee met and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. They discussed enforcement of the no-motorized-vehicles by-law at West Park/Dog Park and Julia Munroe Park, with Councillor Waddington to contact the new superintendent. They also reviewed the Dalton Road Multi-Use Path project, including a $1.2 million cost estimate and a funding application to York Region, and discussed a potential floating pedestrian bridge. No formal decisions were made on these items.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Jun 7, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee

Committee to discuss Business Bounce Back Program and accessibility items

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, and to discuss several accessibility-related items. Key topics include the Business Bounce Back Program, a beach wheelchair rental protocol, and updates on facilities and outreach. The meeting is largely routine, with no major decisions listed.

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✓ Decided: GAAC adopts outreach letter, service animal stickers for businesses

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee adopted a Communications-approved outreach letter for businesses and updated service animal stickers with an explanatory note, both to become part of Town communications. The committee also discussed a Chamber of Commerce accessibility award, beach wheelchair rental protocol, and facility updates, but took no other formal decisions.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Jun 7, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide on two minor variance applications for sheds and porch

The Georgina Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear two minor variance applications. One application (A20-21) for 339 Hedge Road seeks permission to keep an existing shed and build a new detached garage; staff recommend refusing the shed variance but approving the garage with conditions. The other (A21-21) for 826 Elmwood Street seeks a porch projection into the front yard; staff recommend approval with conditions. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, minutes, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves lot line adjustment and two minor variances

The Committee of Adjustment approved a consent application for a lot line adjustment at 92 Alexander Blvd, a minor variance for a detached garage at 339 Hedge Road, and a minor variance for a front porch at 826 Elmwood Street. All decisions were carried unanimously. No other substantive matters were discussed.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Thu May 27, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee

Georgina ag committee to review farm COVID-19 safety funding and labour strategy

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, receive informational items, and discuss several agricultural topics. Key items include provincial programs for farm worker safety during COVID-19 and a new agri-food labour strategy, plus local matters like Farm 911 content and a possible fair.

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✓ Decided: Committee asks council to support Share the Road signs on York Region roads

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee approved a motion requesting council support for installing Share the Road signs at locations selected by the committee on York Region roads. The committee also received general information items, including a $10 million provincial investment for the Agri-food Workplace Protection Program, and discussed several other matters, such as the cancellation of the fair this year and a request to investigate plastic wrap disposal options.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue May 25, 2021 · 4:30 PM

Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee

Georgina equity committee to hear hate crime report, crosswalk update

The Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations on the Rainbow Crosswalk Initiative and the York Regional Police hate crime annual report, and to discuss items including a code of conduct proposal, survey results, and a library partnership. The agenda is largely informational and discussion-oriented, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives rainbow crosswalk initiative and YRP hate crime unit presentation

The committee received updates on the rainbow crosswalk initiative and a presentation from the YRP Hate Crime Unit, and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. Several informational items were received, and a code of conduct proposal was accepted for further discussion. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving reports and approving routine items.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed May 19, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Marine Railway at Jackson's Point designated as historical site

The committee designated the Marine Railway at Jackson's Point as a historical site, with a heritage report forthcoming. It also approved up to $500 for signs at St. James Parish Hall, received a demolition report, and shortlisted several properties for the heritage register, including Mossington Wharf and 21 Land's End.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed May 19, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council lifts ban on cannabis retail stores in Georgina (7-0)

Council voted unanimously to lift the prohibition on cannabis retail stores, allowing them within the municipality, and directed staff to notify the AGCO. Council also approved the 2021 tax rates and a new development charges bylaw, which increases fees for new development. Several other reports and bylaws were adopted, including zoning amendments and a streetscape design standards update.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon May 17, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Advisory Committee

Georgina roads update and April minutes on agenda

The Georgina Safe Streets Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a roads update from Michael Vos covering current programs and capital projects, and to adopt the April 19, 2021 minutes. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives roads update on bollards, school zones, speed boards

The Georgina Safe Streets Advisory Committee received a staff update on current road programs and capital projects. No decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and minutes, and receiving the update. The meeting adjourned after the update.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed May 12, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on senior housing, business park servicing, and zoning changes

Georgina Council is holding public meetings on four planning applications, including a proposed senior citizens housing project with commercial space at 24434 Woodbine Avenue, a zoning change on Kennedy Road, a subdivision application near Woodbine Avenue and Dovedale Drive, and an Official Plan amendment for interim private servicing in the Keswick Business Park. Council will also adopt minutes from previous meetings and pass a by-law confirming the proceedings.

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✓ Decided: Council approves seniors housing project at 24434 Woodbine Avenue (6-1)

Council approved an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for a senior citizens housing project with commercial space at 24434 Woodbine Avenue, Keswick, by a vote of 6 to 1. The project includes 520 residential units across four buildings (6 and 7 storeys) and 461 square metres of commercial space. Council also approved a zoning by-law amendment for a single-family dwelling on Kennedy Road, and received reports on other planning matters.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue May 11, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Georgina Trails and Active Transportation

Georgina trails and active transportation committee meeting agenda

This is the agenda for the Georgina Trails and Active Transportation meeting held on May 11, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon May 10, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide on garage setback variance at 26478 Hwy 48

The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider one minor variance application (A18-21) for a property at 26478 Highway 48, seeking to permit a detached garage with a reduced rear lot line setback. Staff recommend refusal of the application as submitted (6.0-metre setback) but support an amended version with a 3.0-metre setback, subject to conditions. The agenda also includes a request to defer application A10-21 for 176 Pleasant Blvd., approval of previous minutes, and routine procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Committee defers floodplain variance, approves garage setback with conditions

The Committee of Adjustment deferred minor variance application A10-21 for 176 Pleasant Blvd. pending resolution of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority concerns. It also approved a modified minor variance for 26478 Highway 48, allowing a 3.0-metre rear setback for a detached garage, subject to conditions, and waived additional notice for the amended relief. Minutes from April 19, 2021 were not approved and will be recirculated.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon May 10, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Keswick Cemetery Board

Keswick Cemetery Board meets to approve April minutes and routine business

The Keswick Cemetery Board is holding its regular meeting on May 10, 2021, at the Georgina Civic Centre. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of the agenda, declarations of interest, and adoption of the April 12, 2021 minutes. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed beyond routine administrative matters.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed May 5, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to reallocate sewer/water servicing capacity and adopt broadband roadmap

Georgina Council is meeting to decide on reallocating sanitary sewer and water servicing allocations across Keswick and Sutton/Jackson's Point, adopt a broadband implementation roadmap, and consider a motion for paid sick days for town workers. The agenda also includes receiving updates on development applications and a closed session for insurance training.

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✓ Decided: Council approves major water/wastewater allocation redistribution for growth

Council received the 2021 Development Applications Semi-Annual Update and the Sanitary Sewer and Water Servicing Allocation Distribution report. It approved a resolution to reassign 3,190 person-equivalents (p.e.) of servicing allocation from the Keswick Business Park to other categories, including new categories for purpose-built rental and non-profit housing, and to redistribute allocations in Sutton, including for the ATK Care Group development. Council also endorsed the Broadband Roadmap and approved up to $40,000 for a consultant to implement it, plus public WiFi at several parks and facilities.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue May 4, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Georgina Selection Committee

Selection committee to elect chair, pick interview candidates

The Georgina Selection Committee is meeting to elect a chair for 2021, adopt the agenda and prior minutes, and move into closed session to select appointments to interview for all boards and committees. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the confidential candidate selection.

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Mon May 3, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee

Georgina accessibility committee to review site plans, signage, and beach wheelchair access

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business including adopting minutes and discussing accessibility-related items. The agenda includes a site plan review sub-committee meeting for 33 Lyall Lane, discussions on facility signage, service animal stickers, equipment installation at Sutton Arena, and planning for AccessAbility Week. Several past site review reports are attached for discussion.

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✓ Decided: GAAC approves submitting 2020 accomplishments to Town website

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee approved submitting its 2020 accomplishments to Communications for posting on the Town website and other publications once Council approves. The committee also discussed several accessibility initiatives, including service animal stickers, beach wheelchair administration, and site plan reviews, but no other formal decisions were made.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Apr 28, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to award $185,741 SCADA contract, sell lane and parking lot

Georgina Council is deciding on several property and contract matters, including awarding a three-year SCADA services contract to SUMMA Engineering Ltd. for $185,741.13, selling a town-owned lane north of Sixth Street at about $3.74 per square foot, and negotiating the sale of a parking lot at 202 Church Street. Council will also consider a delegation requesting relief from zoning bylaw amendment fees, approve a sign bylaw relief application at 64 High Street, and pass a deeming bylaw for 76 Dorothy Avenue.

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✓ Decided: Council calls on Ontario to legislate 10 paid sick days (5-0)

Council passed a resolution urging the Province of Ontario to immediately legislate a minimum of ten paid sick days for all workers as a COVID-19 public health measure. The vote was 5-0 with two abstentions. Council also approved several contracts and agreements, including a SCADA services contract and an earthworks agreement, and referred a proposed parking lot sale to staff for further discussion.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Apr 27, 2021 · 4:30 PM

Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee

Advisory committee to hear Pride Month plans, diversity group update

The Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations on Pride Month preliminary plans, a knowledge transfer, and York Region's Municipal Diversity & Inclusion Group. The committee will also discuss several initiatives, including an Inclusion Charter progress report, a community survey, and a proposed equity code of conduct. The agenda is largely discussion and information items, with no formal decisions listed beyond adopting the agenda and prior minutes.

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✓ Decided: Georgina diversity committee hears Pride plans, sets community survey

The Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee received presentations on Pride Month preliminary plans and York Region's inclusion initiatives, and discussed a community survey to run May 10-24. Several agenda items were deferred, including a code of conduct proposal and 2020 achievements report. The meeting was procedural with no major decisions beyond adopting the agenda and minutes.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Apr 26, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee

Georgina EAC reviews Lake Simcoe Protection Plan 10-year review

The Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the 10-year review of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, including a staff report and Durham Region's submission to the Ministry of Environment. The committee will also hear an update from the York Region Spring EAC meeting and receive general information items on textile diversion and provincial water/natural area protections. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no decisions listed for a vote.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives Lake Simcoe Protection Plan review, sewage flow reports

The Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee received reports on the 10-Year Review of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan and Durham Region's submission to the Ministry of Environment, discussing phosphorus reduction targets and sewage flow negotiations. The committee also received updates on a textile diversion program, water resource protection, and natural area protection. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received as information.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Apr 21, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to review zoning and development charges at public meeting

The Town of Georgina Council is holding a public meeting to review zoning in the Judge's Plan 602 neighbourhood and to discuss a proposed Development Charges Bylaw based on a background study. Council will also consider approving a part lot control exemption for properties on Haskins Crescent. The agenda includes several routine items such as adoption of minutes and confirmatory by-laws.

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✓ Decided: Council receives zoning review, defers decision on Jackson's Point severances

Council received a report on zoning in the Judge's Plan 602 neighbourhood (Jackson's Point) and directed staff to investigate concerns raised by the public and Council, with a further report and public meeting to follow. No final decision was made on the zoning options. Council also received a presentation on the 2021 Development Charges Background Study and Bylaw, with a target to pass the bylaw on May 19, 2021.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Apr 20, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee

Waterways committee to hear LSRCA, phosphorus, marina updates

The Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations on upcoming LSRCA initiatives, phosphorus and aquatic plants, and Krates Marina operations. The committee will also receive informational items on provincial water protection and Pefferlaw Dam ownership, and discuss 2020 achievements and no-wake signs.

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✓ Decided: Georgina waterways committee receives LSRCA, phosphorus presentations

The Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee met on April 20, 2021, and received presentations on upcoming LSRCA initiatives and phosphorus and aquatic plants in Lake Simcoe. The committee also received updates on the Pefferlaw Dam ownership discussions and approved a report to Council listing 2020 committee achievements. No formal decisions were made beyond receiving information and approving the achievements report.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Apr 19, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

Committee to decide on property severance and variances at 17 Richie Ave, 22 Hedge Rd, 195 Lake Dr E

The Georgina Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to decide on three property applications: a consent to sever land at 17 Richie Avenue, a minor variance for an accessory structure at 22 Hedge Road, and a minor variance for a detached garage at 195 Lake Drive East. Staff recommend approval for the first two, but for 195 Lake Drive East they recommend refusal of the original request and approval of a modified version. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves lot severance and variances at 17 Richie Ave and 22 Hedge Rd

The Committee of Adjustment approved a consent application to sever land at 17 Richie Avenue, along with a minor variance for a reduced side yard setback, subject to conditions including road widening. It also approved a minor variance at 22 Hedge Road for an accessory structure with restrictions on windows and use. A minor variance at 195 Lake Drive East was refused as requested but approved with modified setbacks and conditions.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Apr 19, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Advisory Committee

Georgina advisory committee to hear proposals on Lake Drive one-way traffic and Holmes Point Road speed control

The Georgina Safe Streets Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss traffic and safety matters. They will hear a speaker proposal for one-way traffic on Lake Drive and a delegation on speed reduction and control on Holmes Point Road. The committee will also adopt previous minutes and consider items for a report on 2020 achievements.

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✓ Decided: Committee backs Lake Drive one-way traffic study and Holmes Point Road traffic analysis

The Georgina Safe Streets Advisory Committee approved two motions: recommending funding for a one-way traffic study on Lake Drive as part of the Waterfront Parks Masterplan Phase 2, and directing a summer traffic analysis of Holmes Point Road and Donna Drive. Both motions were carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Apr 14, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to decide on internet voting for 2022 election, Civic Centre redesign costs

Georgina Council is meeting to consider several administrative and development items. Key decisions include approving online voting and optical scanning tabulators for the 2022 municipal election, endorsing a new redesign path for the Replacement Civic Centre with additional costs, and authorizing a temporary road closure on Church Street. The agenda also includes contract awards, a subdivision agreement, and various committee requests.

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✓ Decided: Council approves redesign of replacement Civic Centre with new budget

Council endorsed a new path to redesign the Georgina Replacement Civic Centre, approving a revised scope and additional costs of $439,300 for design services. The project's construction budget target was set between $15M and $20M, with a reduction in building area of 12,000-16,000 sq ft. Council also approved several other items, including a fire safety grant agreement, a contract for winter sand and aggregates, a subdivision agreement, and the use of online voting and tabulators for the 2022 municipal election.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Apr 13, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Georgina Trails and Active Transportation

Trails committee to discuss spring/summer park access and cycling funding

The Georgina Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss spring/summer access to parks and trails, as well as federal funding for cycling paths. The agenda also includes adopting previous minutes, welcoming a new applicant, and reviewing the Danny Wheeler Accessible Trail project.

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✓ Decided: Committee receives updates on park access and federal cycling funding

The Georgina Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee received updates on spring/summer access to parks and trails and on federal funding for cycling paths. The committee also discussed the Danny Wheeler Accessible Trail, with the Region having committed to cover costs in full, and reviewed its 2020 achievements. No substantive decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and minutes.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Apr 12, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Keswick Cemetery Board

Keswick Cemetery Board meets to approve minutes and set 2021 schedule

The Keswick Cemetery Board is holding a routine meeting with standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of the agenda, and adoption of minutes. The only substantive business is reviewing the 2021 meeting schedule and discussing inventory and sales of cemetery lots.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Apr 6, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee

GAAC to welcome new members, discuss beach wheelchair and accessibility awards

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to welcome new members, hear from Jennifer Anderson about beach wheelchairs and accessibility awards, and discuss updates on prior resolutions, including the GAAC animation and Sutton Arena. The committee will also review its 2020 achievements and discuss multi-year plan updates, way-finding signs, and wheelchair-accessible portable washrooms.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $250 for AccessAbility Awards and Sutton Arena monitor

The committee approved a $250 contribution to the AccessAbility Awards in Business Excellence and approved installing a 70-inch monitor in Sutton Arena, pending prior budgetary approval. It also adopted the agenda and March 1, 2021 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational or updates.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Apr 6, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment to hear one minor variance application

The Town of Georgina Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider a minor variance application (DS-2020-0040) and a request for deferral or withdrawal. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the March 22, 2021 meeting. No consent, power of sale, or foreclosure applications are listed.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Mar 31, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to award $2.97M winter road maintenance contract

Georgina Council is meeting to consider several staff reports and by-laws, including awarding a multi-year winter road maintenance contract worth nearly $3 million, approving engineering services for water service replacements, and amending traffic and parking regulations. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving reports on development charges and council remuneration.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $2.97M winter road maintenance contract

Council approved a seven-year winter road maintenance contract with A & G The Road Cleaners Ltd. for $2,971,978, plus three optional one-year extensions. Council also approved a $367,939.51 engineering contract for the polybutylene water service replacement program and a $340,806 bulk fuel supply contract. Several traffic and parking by-law amendments were passed, including speed limit reductions on Hadden Road, Woodfield Road, Lake Drive South, and Bayview Avenue.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Mar 29, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee

Economic Development Committee meets for updates and reports

The Georgina Economic Development Committee is meeting to receive economic development updates from staff and verbal reports from local partners including the BIAs, Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Committee, and South Lake Community Futures. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

✓ Decided: Committee hears updates on trades institute, business park sale, COVID aid

The Georgina Economic Development Committee received updates on local economic development, including the Georgina Trades Training Institute's full enrollment and plans for a new facility, the sale of 200 acres in the business park to Panattoni Development Company, and COVID-19 recovery programs that provided $308,816 in support to local businesses. The committee also received verbal updates from the BIAs, Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Committee, and South Lake Community Futures, and approved a resolution to receive these updates. No formal decisions were made beyond receiving the reports and approving the agenda and minutes.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Thu Mar 25, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee

Georgina farm committee to hear CN Rail update, road rules

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and February minutes, hear a CN Rail update from Councillor Harding, and discuss general information items including rules for farm vehicles on public roads and a pollinator seed list. Other business includes compiling 2020 achievements for a Council report, a Farm 911 EPAP awareness campaign, and a petition regarding Bill C-206.

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✓ Decided: Georgina ag committee adopts revised minutes, hears CN crossing update

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee adopted the February 25, 2021 minutes with a revision, and received a CN Rail update noting no date for crossing removal but an option for owners to maintain crossings with CN billing for repairs. The committee also discussed farm vehicle road rules and a pollinator seed list, and noted Bill C-206 passed on Feb. 24, 2021. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Mar 24, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council adopts new building bylaw with phased fee increases

Council received the Building By-law Fee Review and adopted the proposed Building By-law, which comes into partial force immediately and full force on June 1, 2021. The bylaw includes a 16.55% fee increase phased in over five years, plus annual CPI adjustments. Council also approved an extension and modifications to the draft plan approval for the Greystone/Middleburg subdivision, and referred the proposed Official Plan amendment for interim private servicing in the Keswick Business Park back to staff for further consideration.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Mar 22, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee

Georgina environmental committee to hear waterfront, tree, wildlife updates

The Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt minutes, and hear staff presentations on the Waterfront Master Plan, tree planting strategies, wildlife conflicts in stormwater ponds, and roadside practices for pollinators. The committee will also receive an informational item on a provincial green spaces initiative. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda beyond the election and adoption of minutes.

✓ Decided: Georgina environmental committee elects chair, hears waterfront and tree plans

The Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee elected Councillor Dave Neeson as Chair and Kelly Mingram as Vice-Chair for 2021. Members received updates on the Waterfront Master Plan, tree planting and replacement strategies, beaver management in stormwater ponds, and roadside pollinator practices. No formal decisions were made beyond receiving the reports and adopting the agenda and previous minutes.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Mar 22, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment hears two minor variance applications

The Georgina Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear two applications for minor variance (A1-21 and A11-21), along with routine procedural items. The agenda is largely standard, with no major policy decisions listed.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Thu Mar 18, 2021 · 4:30 PM

Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee

Georgina equity committee to review 2021 budget, survey, bias training

The Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss its 2021 budget, an update on the Black Saturday School, confirmation of unconscious bias training, and proposed community survey questions. The agenda also includes informational items on provincial funding to combat hate-motivated crime and other updates.

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✓ Decided: Committee endorses community survey questions for Council distribution

The Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee endorsed proposed community survey questions for distribution within the community, and accepted the speakers' items. The committee also discussed updates on the Black Saturday School, unconscious bias training, and other initiatives, but made no other formal decisions.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Mar 17, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage committee to discuss designations, budget, and demolition report

The Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and February minutes, and to accept a demolition report covering February 12 to March 10, 2021. Under other business, members will discuss the 2021 budget, listed and designated properties, and the designation status of Johnston Cemetery, Bonnie and Lorne Parks, and Mossington Wharf. They will also review the St. James Parish Restoration Project and correspondence from the Lake Simcoe Marine Heritage Society received March 16, 2021.

✓ Decided: Heritage committee adds Mossington Wharf to register shortlist

The Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee voted to add Mossington Wharf to a shortlist of properties for the heritage register, despite concerns about high rebuild costs and potential removal. The committee also discussed other heritage matters, including the Johnston Cemetery designation and properties from Allan Morton's list, but no other formal decisions were made. The demolition report was accepted as presented.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Mar 16, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee

Waterfront Master Plan update on Georgina Waterways agenda

The Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from February 16, 2021, and to hear a speaker on the Waterfront Master Plan update. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the Waterfront Master Plan update as the only substantive item.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Mar 15, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Advisory Committee

Georgina Safe Streets committee to hear York Region pedestrian crossover proposal

The Georgina Safe Streets Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss traffic safety items, including a proposed pedestrian crossover on Baseline Road west of Dalton, a review of pedestrian/cyclist signs, a draft bi-annual traffic report, and an update on Queensway traffic analysis. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from January 18, 2021, and a speaker from York Region.

✓ Decided: Committee endorses draft bi-annual traffic report; hears York Region crosswalk plan

The Georgina Safe Streets Advisory Committee met March 15, 2021, and adopted the agenda and January 18 minutes. It received a delegation about pedestrian/cyclist signs on Lake Drive, with staff to conduct a visual audit. The committee received and endorsed the draft Bi-Annual Traffic Report. It also received an update on a proposed York Region pedestrian crossover on Baseline Road, with a tentative 2022 installation.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Thu Mar 4, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Appeals Committee - STRA

Short-term rental variance applications discussed in Georgina

The Short-term Rental Accommodation Committee is reviewing two variance applications. These include a request to operate within 100m of an existing licensed short-term rental and a request to act as an off-site host.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Mar 3, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to set 2021 development charge draft rates and approve Ballymore Glenwoods subdivision deal

Council is meeting to receive reports and consider by-laws, including draft development charge rates for 2021, a subdivision agreement with Ballymore Development (Keswick) Corp. for the Glenwoods subdivision, and a sanitary sewer system master plan. It will also vote on by-laws to deem a lot at 27 Albert Street not part of a registered plan, amend zoning on Ferncroft Drive and sections of Zoning Bylaw 500, and regulate traffic in the new subdivision. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, proclamations, and a closed session.

✓ Decided: Council approves Ballymore Glenwoods subdivision agreement and sewer capacity

Council approved the subdivision agreement for the Ballymore Glenwoods development in Keswick, including road dedication and allocation of water and sewer capacity for 102 units. Council also approved a deeming by-law for a lot at 27 Albert Street, received the 2021 draft development charges study, and endorsed the heritage designation of the Johnston Cemetery. The meeting included updates on COVID-19 vaccination clinics and a request to consider including Jackson's Point in the sanitary sewer master plan.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Mar 2, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Georgina Selection Committee

Selection Committee to review Agricultural Advisory Committee candidates in closed session

The Georgina Selection Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including adopting the agenda and minutes from December 16, 2020. The main substantive item is a closed-session review of candidate applications for the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee, citing personal matters under the Municipal Act. No other decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

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Mon Mar 1, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee

Georgina accessibility committee to weigh arena cameras, playground gear

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss accessibility initiatives, including a proposed accessibility icon concept, accessible playground equipment, and a request to install cameras and a monitor in the Sutton arena for accessible viewing. The committee will also receive updates on AccessAbility Week, grant funding, a beach wheelchair, and action list items. No final decisions are expected on these items at this meeting.

✓ Decided: Committee endorses accessibility icon and Sutton Arena camera installation

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee endorsed a conceptual plan for a new accessibility icon similar to the Town's 'Jack' character, asking Council to approve staff time for drafting. It also carried a motion to install two cameras and a 70-inch monitor in the Sutton Arena for accessible viewing. The committee discussed accessible playground options, grant funding, and other updates, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Mar 1, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Committee defers minor variance application A9-21 for 230 Lake Dr E

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee met on March 1, 2021, and considered only one item: a request to defer Minor Variance application A9-21 for the property at 230 Lake Drive East (Part Lot 6, Concession 9). Planner Connor McBride recommended the deferral to give the applicant more time to resolve concerns. The committee voted to defer the application, and the motion was carried.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Thu Feb 25, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Georgina ag committee hears fill site cleanup done, signs planned

The committee received updates on several items, including the completed re-grading of a former fill site at 7433 Old Homestead Rd. and plans to install Share the Road signs and create pollinator areas along roadsides. It also discussed a petition on Bill C-206 and a rail crossing update, with no formal decisions made on these topics.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Feb 24, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to approve debentures up to $10.57M for fire hall, Link, pumping station

Georgina Council is meeting to consider several staff reports, including approving debenture financing for capital projects, awarding a streetlight maintenance contract, and endorsing comments on the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan review. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and a closed session for labour and legal matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves debentures for fire hall, Link, pumping station

Council approved issuing debentures totaling up to $10.57 million for the Pefferlaw Fire Hall, The Link Phase 2 and 3, and the Wexford Pumping Station Replacement. Council also endorsed the Town's comments on the 10-Year Review of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, including requests for stronger phosphorus reduction and opposition to Minister Zoning Orders. A contract for streetlight repairs and maintenance was awarded to Black & McDonald Limited for $214,500 over three years, with two optional one-year extensions.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Feb 23, 2021 · 4:30 PM

Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee

Georgina diversity committee to discuss survey, budget, inclusion charter

The Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business (approving agenda and minutes) and to discuss several items, including proposed community survey questions, a 2021 budget summary, and Georgina's commitments under the York Region Inclusion Charter. The meeting is largely discussion-oriented with no major decisions listed on the agenda.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Feb 17, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage committee to recommend designating Bonnie Park and Lorne Park

The Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss heritage matters, including a demolition report, a proposed heritage designation for two parks, and a cemetery closure notice. The committee will also receive updates on several heritage-related items. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and agenda.

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✓ Decided: Heritage committee recommends designating Bonnie and Lorne Parks

The Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee recommended that Council designate Bonnie Park and Lorne Park as heritage properties, and voted to send a letter to the Registrar of Burial Sites protesting the disinterment of bodies in Johnston Cemetery. The committee also accepted a demolition report and discussed procedures for listing properties and plaque costs.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Feb 16, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee elects 2021 chair and vice-chair

The committee elected Councillor Frank Sebo as Chair and Dave Goldstein as Vice-Chair for 2021. No substantive decisions were made; the only other item was a notice about York Region's 2021 Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update open house.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Feb 10, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to hold public meetings on two zoning bylaw amendments

Georgina Council is meeting to consider two zoning bylaw amendment applications, one for 26124 Warden Avenue and one for Old Homestead Road, and to approve a part lot control exemption for Kingknoll Crescent. The agenda includes statutory public meetings, staff reports, and several by-laws for potential passage.

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✓ Decided: Council approves zoning changes for two properties and part lot control exemption

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for the Metherall property on Old Homestead Road, rezoning it to site-specific Rural and Open Space zones to allow a single-family dwelling with reduced tree removal. They also approved a part lot control exemption for Keslake Investments Ltd. on Kingknoll Crescent. A zoning amendment for Algonquin International Corporation at 26124 Warden Avenue was received, with staff to report back after further review.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Feb 9, 2021 · 5:30 PM

Georgina Trails and Active Transportation

Georgina trails committee to elect chair, discuss trail lighting and rail trail

The Georgina Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair for 2021, adopt prior minutes, and discuss several trail-related items. The agenda includes updates on trail lighting, the Sutton-Zephyr Rail Trail, ATV/snowmobile compliance, signage, and a proposed focus for the committee.

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✓ Decided: Committee elects chair, vice-chair; discusses trail lighting, rail trail

The Georgina Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee held a routine meeting, electing Mike Waddington as Chair and Charlene Biggerstaff as Vice-Chair for 2021. Members discussed several topics, including insufficient funding for trail lighting at the ROC paths, an update on the Sutton-Zephyr Rail Trail land disposal, ATV/snowmobile compliance issues, and insurer-requested signage. No formal decisions were made beyond receiving the reports and electing officers.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Feb 3, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to set Jackson's Point Harbour slip fees, approve audit plan and wastewater compliance application

Georgina Council is meeting to consider routine reports and by-laws, including approving the 2020 audit plan, authorizing a wastewater environmental compliance application, and setting 2021-2022 slip fees at Jackson's Point Harbour. The agenda also includes a delegation from the Southlake Foundation and a closed session for security and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2021-22 Jackson's Point Harbour slip fee increase

Council approved a CPI-based increase for Jackson's Point Harbour seasonal slip fees for 2021-2022, excluding transient slips, and directed staff to transfer five of eight transient slips to a lottery draw for fair assignment. Council also approved the 2020 audit plan, authorized an application for a wastewater collection system environmental compliance approval, and authorized execution of winter maintenance mutual aid agreements with York Region. A motion to affirm support for the Lake Simcoe Solution in the Upper York Sewage Solution was opposed by the Mayor and Regional Councillor, and an amendment to continue discussions on a southern solution was defeated.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Feb 1, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

Committee to hear 5 consent applications for property severances in Georgina

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to consider five applications for consent (property severances) at various locations in Keswick and Georgina. The agenda also includes approval of the December 7, 2020 minutes and routine procedural items.

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Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Feb 1, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee

Accessibility committee to discuss housing, playgrounds, arena access

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss accessibility issues. Topics include establishing partnerships for accessible playgrounds, lack of accessible features in new housing builds, grant funding updates, and a cost estimate for accessibility improvements at Sutton Arena.

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✓ Decided: Committee endorses Red Shirt Day for accessibility and inclusion

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee approved a motion to endorse Red Shirt Day, an Easter Seals Canada initiative, to be held annually on the Wednesday of AccessAbility Week. The committee also directed staff to pursue adding Wheels-On accessible playground equipment to as many playgrounds as possible, and requested a cost estimate for accessibility improvements at Sutton Arena.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Thu Jan 28, 2021 · 7:30 PM

Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee

Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee to hear York Region farm mapping presentation

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to elect its 2021 chair and vice-chair, hear a presentation from York Region on agricultural system mapping, and discuss several follow-up items including civic numbering, a rail crossing, and a fill project on Old Homestead Road. The agenda is largely routine with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee elects Brad Smockum as Chair, Kevin Hutchings as Vice-Chair for 2021

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee held its first meeting of 2021, electing Brad Smockum as Chair and Kevin Hutchings as Vice-Chair. The committee received a presentation on Agricultural System Mapping from York Region, adopted previous minutes, and discussed several follow-up items including Green 911 signs, rail crossings, and a fill project on Old Homestead Road. No major policy decisions were made; most items were directed for further staff review or future discussion.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Jan 27, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council endorses tax deferral program for COVID-19 hardship

Council approved a tax and water/sewer bill deferral program for property owners financially impacted by COVID-19, allowing deferral of the first 2021 interim tax installment and water bills until April 26, 2021, with eligibility based on proof of hardship. A separate motion to defer the February 26 installment without interest or penalty was defeated 2-5. Council also referred the Bonnie Park heritage designation back to staff for clarification, received a report on the Pefferlaw Dam transfer, and endorsed a grant application for a business incubator.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Tue Jan 26, 2021 · 4:30 PM

Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee

Georgina equity committee to set 2021 goals, discuss equity resolution

The Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, approve minutes, and discuss its 2021 work plan and priorities. The agenda includes updates on branded supplies, training options, and contact with the school board, plus discussion of an equity resolution and connecting with other equity committees.

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✓ Decided: Committee elects chair and vice-chair for 2021

The Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee elected Andrew Snowball as Chair and Berenice Ruhl as Vice-Chair for 2021. Members also accepted reports on branded supplies, training, and YRDSB outreach, and discussed a 2021 work plan including a community survey. No substantive policy decisions were made.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Jan 25, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee

Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee to elect chair, review flood report

The Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2021, adopt minutes from November 2020, and receive a general information item: an AMO discussion paper titled 'Come Hell or High Water' on flooding. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Environmental committee defers chair election, plans staff talks

The Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee met on January 25, 2021, and handled routine procedural matters. It deferred the election of Chair and Vice-Chair to the next meeting on March 22, 2021, and appointed Mark Payne as interim Chair for the evening. The committee also approved the agenda and minutes, and received a general information item. No substantive decisions were made; the committee only planned to invite staff to discuss tree planting and the Waterfront Master Plan at future meetings.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Jan 20, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning for dry marina at 115 Hadden Road

Council approved a zoning bylaw amendment to rezone part of 115 Hadden Road from Rural to site-specific Tourist Commercial and Open Space, allowing a dry marina and leisure vehicle sales establishment. The approval is conditional on satisfactory progression through the Site Plan Control process. Council also supported the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation's applications for additions to reserve for five landholdings, with a 6-1 vote.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Jan 18, 2021 · 7:00 PM

Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Committee re-elects chair and vice-chair for 2021

The Georgina Safe Streets Advisory Committee held its first meeting of 2021, re-electing Mike Waddington as Chair and Patrick Devine as Vice-Chair. Members received verbal updates on planned road work, flexible bollards, speed adjustments on Lake Drive, road markings, and speed bump policies, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Jan 13, 2021 · 6:30 PM

Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee

Heritage committee to elect chair, review demolitions and 2021 goals

The Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2021, adopt previous minutes, and receive reports on demolition permits from November 2020 to January 2021. Members will also discuss updates on the Pefferlaw Dam, heritage register photos, a Malone Wharf plaque, and set goals for 2021.

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✓ Decided: Heritage committee asks council to designate Johnston (Johnson) Cemetery

The Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee elected Terry Russell as Chair and Deirdre Lawrence as Vice-Chair for 2021. The committee approved the agenda, adopted the November 18, 2020 minutes with an amendment renaming item 13.2 to Johnston (Johnson) Cemetery, and received demolition reports and a general information item on the Pefferlaw Dam update. The committee passed a motion requesting Council consider designating the Johnston (Johnson) Cemetery for its cultural heritage value, and discussed plans for heritage register photos, a Lost Forever photo gallery, and prioritizing 3-5 properties for listing on the Register.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Wed Jan 13, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Council Meeting

Council to extend COVID-19 grants, patio program through 2021

Georgina Council is meeting to decide on extending COVID-19 grant programs and the temporary patio program through December 31, 2021, using $13,500 of remaining 2020 funds. They will also hear a presentation on a Youth Centre Housing Project by York Region, receive an update on the Ontario Water Centre lease, and consider several by-laws and committee recommendations.

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✓ Decided: Council extends COVID-19 grants and patio program through 2021

Council approved extending COVID-19 grant programs and the temporary patio program until December 31, 2021, using $13,500 of remaining 2020 funds. They also received a presentation on a modular youth housing project at 20898 Dalton Road, directed staff to approve Parcel D for the Ontario Water Centre, and endorsed a grant application for expanding the Public Works Facility. Several smaller items were approved, including removing 30 Hadden Road from the Heritage Register and approving five economic development grants.

Town of Georgina Civic Centre
Mon Jan 11, 2021 · 9:00 AM

Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee

Accessibility committee to hear ABC Recreation on Julia Munro Park plans

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt prior minutes, and hear a presentation from ABC Recreation about Julia Munro Park in Sutton. Members will also discuss accessibility upgrades at Sutton Arena, external funding protocols, and set goals for 2021.

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✓ Decided: Cindy Clarke elected Chair, Laurie Pangman Vice-Chair of accessibility committee

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee elected Cindy Clarke as Chair and Laurie Pangman as Vice-Chair by acclamation for 2021. The committee adopted the January 11 agenda and the December 7, 2020 minutes as amended. Members received updates on Sutton Arena access, external funding protocols, and discussed Building Code/AODA gaps. No substantive decisions were made beyond elections and routine approvals.

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