Georgina public meetings in 2024

Georgina Public Library Board

The Georgina Public Library Board will adopt the November 21, 2024 minutes and review the November 2024 financial statement. Board members will receive updates on the branch report, work plan, media scan, and verbal communications from the CEO and Board Chair. New business includes discussion of the GPL Strategic Plan Goals Draft Report and the 2023 Year‑in‑Review document. No petitions, delegations, or other business are scheduled.

• Adopt minutes from November 21, 2024
• Review November 2024 financial statement
• Discuss GPL Strategic Plan Goals Draft Report
• Review 2023 Year‑in‑Review document
• CEO (J. Moncada) and Board Chair (B. Sabatini) updates

Special Council Meeting

The Town of Georgina Special Council will consider an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500 for a property at 66 Edith Street in Jackson's Point. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on December 11, 2024, at the Town of Georgina Civic Centre.

• Zoning Bylaw amendment for 66 Edith Street (File #03.1184)
• Motion to move into Closed Session regarding Federal Grant Update
• Bylaw 2024-0079 confirming proceedings of Special Council

Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet virtually on December 10, 2024. The meeting includes a presentation by Tim Higgins, AODA Compliance Officer, on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, and a presentation by Tanya Mina, Web Content Specialist, on making electronic documents and emails more accessible. The committee will also adopt the minutes from the November 5, 2024 meeting.

• Update on Multi-Year Accessibility Plan – presentation by Tim Higgins, AODA Compliance Officer
• Accessible Documents and Emails – presentation by Tanya Mina, Web Content Specialist
• Adoption of minutes from the November 5, 2024 meeting

Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee will meet virtually to review minutes from November 5, 2024, and discuss Ontario Building Code changes affecting agricultural structures.

• Approval of November 5, 2024 minutes
• Overview of Ontario Building Code changes
• Discussion on roadside ditch maintenance
• Discussion on roadside dumping prevention
• Discussion on municipal drains

Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items, motions, or reports.

Special Council Meeting

The Town of Georgina is holding a Special Council meeting to review and deliberate the 2025 Budget. Council previously received the proposed budget report (DCAO-2024-0016) on November 6, 2024.

• 2025 Budget Review and Deliberations
• Adoption of November 6 and November 13, 2024 Council Minutes
• Bylaw Number 2024-0078 to confirm proceedings of the Special Council

Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee

The meeting of the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee on December 3, 2024 does not list any specific agenda items. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified in the provided agenda.

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will receive staff reports on a consent application for an approximate 1‑metre driveway easement over servient lands at 23596 Woodbine Avenue. It will also consider three minor variance applications: A28‑24 at 837 Trivetts Lane, A29‑24 at 43 The Queensway North, and A18‑24 at 253 & 253B The Queensway South. Staff recommend approval of each item, subject to conditions, if no public or Committee concerns are raised.

• Consent Application B14‑24: easement over servient lands at 23596 Woodbine Avenue, Keswick
• Minor Variance A28‑24: rear yard setback, lot coverage, building height, and driveway width at 837 Trivetts Lane
• Minor Variance A29‑24: accessory pergola and shed in front yard, and 2.4‑m fence at 43 The Queensway North
• Minor Variance A18‑24: reduction of required parking spaces, day‑use marina slips, and restaurant GFA limit at 253 & 253B The Queensway South

Georgina Appeals Committee - Aggressive Dangerous Dogs

The Georgina Appeals Committee (Aggressive/Dangerous Dogs) will review two appeals to overturn Dangerous Dog Orders issued for the dogs named Bear and Jenna. Both owners are requesting the orders be lifted and have submitted statements, veterinary bills, injury documentation, and related paperwork. The committee will discuss the merits of each appeal during the virtual meeting.

• Appeal 24-0676 for dog Bear – request to overturn Dangerous Dog Order
• Appeal 24-0676 for dog Jenna – request to overturn Dangerous Dog Order
• Owner Maria Mancusa and Roman Masek (Bear) at 23 Manniku Road, Udora
• Owner Catrina Munnik (Jenna) at 23 Manniku Road, Udora
• Attachments include vet bills, injury healing documents, liability policy wording, and fencing invoices

Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee

The Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on November 26, 2024. The agenda includes items for discussion, though the specific details and outcomes are not provided in the source text.

• Meeting of the Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee
• Scheduled for November 26, 2024

Georgina Public Library Board

The board will consider adopting a Flexible Work Arrangements policy. It will also set the dates for the 2025 board meetings, the December 2024 meeting, and the 2025 OLA SuperConference. Motions will be made to enter and exit a closed‑session portion of the meeting.

• Policy Review: Flexible Work Arrangements Policy Adoption
• 2025 Board Meeting Dates
• December Board Meeting (2024)
• 2025 OLA SuperConference
• Closed Session motions

Council Meeting

Council is deciding on the 2025 interim property tax levy and allocating grants to local non-profits. The body is also reviewing infrastructure projects and community partnerships, including a food pantry agreement.

• Proposal to set 2025 Interim Tax Levy at 50% of total 2024 taxes payable
• Allocation of $355,250 for 2025 Non-Profit Organization Grant Program, including $140,000 for Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture
• Proposed $450,000 total budget for a new backup generator at Georgina Ice Palace
• Recommendation to demolish the existing Civic Centre and redirect $1.52M in Building Faster Fund for affordable housing
• Five-year Memorandum of Understanding renewal with Georgina Community Food Pantry for the Community Fridge

Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Advisory Committee will review the Safe Streets Monitoring Program that proposes using automated speed‑enforcement (ASE) cameras, and consider an update to the Safe Streets Policy. Operations and Infrastructure staff will answer questions on Council Report OI‑2024‑0014 and Council Report OI‑2024‑0016. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting and approval of the agenda.

• Review of Council Report OI‑2024‑0014 – Safe Streets Monitoring Program, Automated Speed Enforcement implementation
• Review of Council Report OI‑2024‑0016 – Update to Safe Streets Policy
• Presentation of the 2025 Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Committee meeting schedule
• Adoption of minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting
• Approval of the meeting agenda

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review Consent Application B13‑24 to sever and convey land at 306 Glenwoods Avenue, Keswick. It will also consider Minor Variance Application A27‑24 for the same property, which seeks reduced front and rear yard setbacks, higher lot coverage, and increased accessory‑structure coverage. A deferral request for Minor Variance A20‑24 at 32 Snooks Road will be heard. The agenda also includes standard items such as roll call, declaration of pecuniary interest, and review of previous meeting minutes.

• Deferral of Minor Variance A20‑24 – 32 Snooks Road (Deferral Memo attached)
• Consent Application B13‑24 – sever and convey Severed Lands at 306 Glenwoods Avenue
• Minor Variance Application A27‑24 – relief from front yard setback, rear yard setback, lot coverage, and accessory‑structure coverage at 306 Glenwoods Avenue
• Conditions for approval requiring submissions to the Secretary‑Treasurer (water supply, sewage capacity, civic address, survey plans, etc.)
• Review of previous meeting minutes (November 4, 2024 and February 21, 2024)

Council Meeting

The Town of Georgina Council will review an application to amend Zoning By-law No. 500 and 600 for 23725 McCowan Road, proposing a temporary use allowing three single‑detached dwellings for up to three years. The Council will also consider Zoning By-law Amendment Bylaw 500‑2024‑0010 for 252 Pefferlaw Road, involving Lots 22 and 23, Concession 5 (G) and the owners 2614702 Ontario Inc, Trevor Comeau and Tracey Davis. These items are presented alongside routine agenda approvals, reports and procedural motions.

• Application to amend Zoning By-law No. 500 and 600 for 23725 McCowan Road – temporary use of three single‑detached dwellings for up to three years
• Zoning By-law Amendment Bylaw 500‑2024‑0010 for 252 Pefferlaw Road – amendment of Zoning By-law 500 affecting Lots 22 and 23, Concession 5 (G)
• Adoption of agenda and minutes
• Public meeting under the Planning Act
• Confirmation of Council proceedings by Bylaw 2024‑0073 (COU‑2)

Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet on November 12, 2024, to hear a presentation on the York Region 2024‑2027 Agriculture and Agri‑Food Sector Strategy. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and adoption of minutes, as well as economic development updates and verbal updates from the Chamber of Commerce and South Lake Community Futures. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for information sharing and discussion.

• York Region 2024‑2027 Agriculture and Agri‑Food Sector Strategy presentation
• Economic Development Updates
• Verbal update – Chamber of Commerce
• Verbal update – South Lake Community Futures
• General Information Items

Council Meeting

The council will consider a report recommending the addition of twenty‑one bylaws to the Administrative Monetary Penalty System. It will also receive a report approving Dina’s Cuzina to operate the ROC cafeteria for the 2024‑2025 winter season. A separate report will present the town’s proposed budget for 2025.

• Approval of 21 bylaws to expand the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (Bylaw 2024‑0071)
• Approval of the ROC cafeteria winter‑operation contract with Dina’s Cuzina (2024‑2025)
• Release of the 2025 Proposed Budget (Report DCAO‑2024‑0016)
• Adoption of additional bylaws added to the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (Report LS‑2024‑0018)
• Motion to move into Closed Session for discussion of a proposed land acquisition in Sutton

Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review a livestock kill report and the York Region Agri-Food Sector Strategy. The committee will also discuss goals for the upcoming year during a 2025 work planning session.

• Livestock Kill Report 2024
• 2025 Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule
• 2025 Work Planning Session to discuss annual goals
• York Region Agri-Food Sector Strategy Executive Summary

Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive updates on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and accessibility improvements at two parks. The body will also discuss goals for the 2025 work planning session.

• Accessibility improvement updates for West Park Playground
• Accessibility improvement updates for Udora Park Playground
• Update on Multi-Year Accessibility Plan from AODA Compliance Officer
• Endorsement of 2022 Committee Accomplishments document for Council
• Review of 2025 Committee Meeting Schedule

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

The Georgina Committee of Adjustment will consider two minor variance applications. Application A24-24 seeks relief to build an accessory structure in the front yard and to reduce required setbacks at 38 Klimek Boulevard. Application A18-24 seeks relief for reduced parking requirements, narrower planting strips, and narrower drive aisles at 253 and 253B The Queensway South, with conditions for marina boat slips and LSRCA approval. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and next‑meeting scheduling.

• Minor variance A24-24 – 38 Klimek Blvd: allow front‑yard accessory structure and reduce front‑yard setback from 2.0 m to 1.7 m; legalize rear shed setback of 0.7 m and interior side‑yard shed setback of 0.6 m.
• Minor variance A18-24 – 253 & 253B The Queensway South: reduce required parking from 144 to 116 spaces; allow planting strip width of 2.5 m (instead of 3.0 m); permit drive aisle width of 6 m (instead of 7 m).
• Condition for A18-24: marina use limited to 10 seasonal rental boat slips and 53 day‑use slips, with written confirmation from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority within two years.
• Procedural items: roll call, introduction of addendum items, declaration of pecuniary interest, explanation of hearing procedure, requests for deferral or withdrawal.
• Next meeting scheduled for November 18, 2024.

Council Meeting

The Town of Georgina Council is meeting to discuss a land strategy framework and hear presentations on broadband and housing. The body will consider funding for land management and a motion to waive certain application fees for unserviced lots.

• Proposed $110,000 from the Land Acquisition Reserve for the Land Invest-Divest Strategy and Framework
• Proposed demolition of the existing structure at Virginia Hall
• Motion to waive application fees for unserviced lots within the Pefferlaw Secondary Plan
• Delegation from Keswick Taxi requesting a bylaw amendment for free veteran rides on November 11th
• Presentation on dark fibre construction by YorkNet and broadband updates from Bell Canada

Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee

The Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee will adopt September meeting minutes and discuss goals for 2025. The group will also hear from the Georgina Pride Optimist Club and York Region regarding newcomer initiatives.

• Adoption of September 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Georgina Pride Optimist Club
• Presentation by York Region on Newcomer Celebration
• Update on Community Cultural Event planning
• Discussion of 2025 committee goals and initiatives

Georgina Appeals Committee - Aggressive Dangerous Dogs

The Georgina Appeals Committee (Aggressive/Dangerous Dogs) will consider two appeals of Dangerous Dog Orders. One appeal concerns the dog "Coco" owned by Armando Di Martino at 3 Millennium Way, Keswick. The other concerns the dog "Winston" owned by Andrew Skibinsky at 143 Cook's Bay Drive, Keswick. The committee will review the submitted statements, licensing documents, and injury records before deciding on each appeal.

• Aggressive/Dangerous Dog Appeal 24-0208 for dog Coco – owner Armando Di Martino, 3 Millennium Way, Keswick
• Aggressive/Dangerous Dog Appeal 24-1430 for dog Winston – owner Andrew Skibinsky, 143 Cook's Bay Drive, Keswick

Georgina Appeals Committee - Aggressive Dangerous Dogs

The Georgina Appeals Committee will hear Aggressive/Dangerous Dog Appeal 23-2813, a request by Mike and Juli Boehmker to overturn a Dangerous Dog Order issued for their dog "Charlie". The committee will consider statements from the owners and several community members, as well as supporting documents such as the original order, injury reports, and a veterinary bill. Procedural items include adoption of the agenda and adoption of minutes from previous meetings.

• Review of Aggressive/Dangerous Dog Appeal 23-2813 for dog "Charlie"
• Owner statements (Mike & Juli Boehmker) and community statements (Mia Lou, Moy Ung, Kenan Ung, Sorena Lou)
• Examination of the original Dangerous Dog Order for 116 Church Street
• Consideration of injury documentation (Coco's Injuries) and veterinary bill
• Adoption of agenda and adoption of minutes from September meetings

Council Meeting

The council will hold a public meeting to consider an amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 500 for 20962 Dalton Road in Sutton. It will also consider a report to remove the Holding (H) provision for Ballymore Development properties on Dovedale Drive and Dorothy Caine Crescent in Keswick and to pass a bylaw amendment. A motion will be voted on to waive application fees for unserviced lots within the Pefferlaw Secondary Plan. Two bylaws will be considered: one to deem certain subdivision plans not registered and another to amend the zoning bylaw for the Ballymore Development sites.

• Application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500 for 20962 Dalton Road, Sutton (file #03.1181) – public meeting under the Planning Act
• Application to remove Holding (H) provision from Zoning Bylaw No. 500 for Ballymore Development (Blocks 100 & 101, Dovedale Drive / Dorothy Caine Crescent, Keswick)
• Motion to waive application fees for unserviced lots within the Pefferlaw Secondary Plan
• Bylaw 2024-0068 (PL-1) to deem Lots 32 and 33, Registered Plan 180, 281 Hillcrest Road, not registered Plans of Subdivision
• Bylaw 500-2024-0009 (PL-5) to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 500 for Ballymore Development (Keswick) sites

Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee

The Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Oct. 22, 2024. Members will hear a presentation by Stephanie Wolfe on the climate change action plan’s priority risks, greenhouse‑gas inventory, and impacts, and will provide feedback. The agenda also includes the 2025 committee meeting schedule and a briefing note on ideas for 2025 initiatives.

• Presentation: Climate Change Action Plan Priority Risks and Opportunities by Stephanie Wolfe
• 2025 Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee meeting schedule (PDF)
• Briefing note: Summary of ideas for 2025 committee initiatives (PDF)

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

The agenda document contains no listed items or descriptions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive agenda content. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda.

Georgina Public Library Board

The Georgina Public Library Board will discuss quarterly reports, a work plan update, and financial statements for September 2024. The board is also set to review board structure bylaws and authorize updates to the bank account signing authority.

• Approval of September 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Board Structure Bylaws
• Board Self-Evaluation
• Update bank account signing authority to Bobbi Sabatini, Nancy Rodrigues, and Joseph Moncada
• Presentation of Friends of the Library Update

Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Advisory Committee will hear presentations on the Safe Streets Monitoring Program that proposes Automated Speed Enforcement cameras, and on an update to the Safe Streets Policy. The committee will also review the 2025 meeting schedule and adopt minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting.

• Safe Streets Monitoring Program – Automated Speed Enforcement cameras (Report OI-2024-0014)
• Update to Safe Streets Policy (Report OI-2024-0016)
• 2025 Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Committee meeting schedule
• Adoption of minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting

Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet on October 10, 2024 to receive updates on economic development and hear a presentation from a business loan officer. The agenda includes reports from the committee and a verbal update from the Chamber of Commerce, as well as information about the Fall edition of Georgina Matters and Small Business Week. No formal motions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Caroline Yang, Business Loan Officer, South Lake Futures
• Economic Development Updates report
• Verbal update from the Chamber of Commerce
• Georgina Matters – Fall Edition
• Small Business Week information

Council Meeting

The council approved the Council Remuneration Policy and the accompanying by‑law establishing council pay. It also approved a $1,404,000 budget for the Sutton Arena retrofit, with $1,123,000 funded by a grant and $228,000 as a town cost‑share. Additional approvals included a $50,000 annual grant administration limit, a development agreement to extend Ashwood Avenue, and the 2025 council meeting schedule.

• Adoption of Council Remuneration Policy and Bylaw 2024‑0067
• Grant Administration Policy authorizes up to $50,000 annually from discretionary reserves
• Sutton Arena Retrofit approved for $1,404,000 (grant $1,123,000, town cost‑share $228,000)
• Extension of Ashwood Avenue approved with development agreement for Lots 96‑101, Plan 302
• Approval of 2025 Council meeting schedule

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to review several requests for relief from zoning bylaws. These include requests for changes to lot frontages, setbacks, and the construction of accessory dwelling units.

• A23-24 Old Homestead Road: Requests for reduced lot frontage and area for Lot 62, Lots 10 and 25, and increased garage width for Lots 53-71
• A14-24 24874 McCowan Road: Request to permit an accessory dwelling unit in a detached building with reduced rear and side yard setbacks
• A22-24 9 Victoria Road: Request for reduced parking spaces for an accessory dwelling unit and a reduced front yard setback for a commercial building addition
• A19-24 800 Montsell Avenue: Request to permit an accessory structure in the front yard
• Appointment of Brianna Raines as Secretary-Treasurer for the Committee of Adjustment

Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee will meet virtually on October 1, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, adoption of minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting, and reports. The committee will consider two disposition items related to implementing a hybrid meeting format and the council's direction to staff to study its feasibility. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Adoption of minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting (Post-Meeting Minutes - GAGAC_Jun25_2024-English.pdf)
• Disposition item on implementation of hybrid committee meetings (Disposition, GAGAC, Hybrid Committee Structure.pdf)
• Disposition item on council's direction for the hybrid structure request (Disposition, GAgAc, Referral to Staff Re Hybrid Meetings.pdf)

Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive an update on the town's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and an update on the Jackson's Point Parkette. The committee will also consider a disposition item endorsing Loyalist Township's correspondence that urges the province to create a municipal accessibility fund for municipalities. No formal decisions are listed beyond the endorsement recommendation.

• Update on Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Update on Jackson's Point Parkette
• Endorsement of Loyalist Township correspondence urging a provincial municipal accessibility fund

Georgina Appeals Committee - Aggressive Dangerous Dogs

The Appeals Committee is meeting to review a request for appeal regarding aggressive dog orders. The committee will consider evidence and statements related to a specific property in Sutton West.

• Appeal 23-4089: Request to appeal Aggressive Dog Orders for dogs named 'Zoey' and 'Astra' at 5877 Latimer Road, Sutton West

Georgina Appeals Committee - Aggressive Dangerous Dogs

The Appeals Committee is meeting to review requests to appeal Dangerous Dog Orders. The committee will consider evidence and statements regarding two specific dogs in Keswick.

• Appeal 22-0814: Request by Christine Fisher and Patricia Doyle regarding a dog named 'Chevy' at 850 Trivetts Road, Keswick
• Appeal 22-4506: Request by Tyonna Slocum regarding a dog named 'Nala' at 1016 Metro Road North, Keswick

Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee

The Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee is meeting to plan goals for 2025 and review a proposed Community Cultural Event. The session includes a presentation on the Town's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event scheduled for September 30th.

• Presentation by Sandgate Women's Shelter Executive Director Michelle Smith on equity and diversity
• Staff overview of the September 30th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event
• Update on Council's July 10, 2024 decision to investigate a budget for a Community Cultural Event
• Brainstorming of 2025 committee goals and budgetary impacts

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

The Georgina Committee of Adjustment meeting scheduled for 2024-09-23 contains no agenda items. The agenda consists only of placeholders and does not specify any items for discussion or decision.

Georgina Public Library Board

The Georgina Public Library Board will adopt minutes from previous meetings and review branch, work‑plan, financial and media reports for July and August. It will discuss the Public Code of Conduct Policy as old business and consider several new items, including Hoopla, the 2025 Budget, Ontario Public Library Week activities and a proclamation. A closed‑session portion will address Director/CEO compensation matters.

• 2025 Budget
• Hoopla
• Ontario Public Library Week / Meet the Board
• Ontario Public Library Week Proclamation
• Director/CEO compensation matter (closed session)

Council Meeting

The council will consider two planning applications: Orchidtrail Phase 2 at 24996 Woodbine Avenue and the Canadian Life Science and Technology Park at 23349 Woodbine Avenue. The agenda includes a recommendation to approve the revised draft plan of subdivision and zoning by‑law amendment for the Canadian Life Science site, along with a servicing allocation of 259 persons equivalent. Additional items are a water‑service allocation update, a bylaw appointing Wendy Busby to the Accessibility Advisory Committee, and a bylaw regulating land use in the Keswick Business Park.

• Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By‑law Amendment – Orchidtrail Phase 2, 24996 Woodbine Avenue, Keswick (Report No. DS‑2024‑0052)
• Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By‑law Amendment – Canadian Life Science and Technology Park, 23349 Woodbine Avenue, Keswick (Report No. DS‑2024‑0045)
• Sanitary Sewer and Water Servicing Allocation Assignment Program and Capacity Update – Keswick Water Resource Recovery Facility (Report No. DS‑2024‑0041)
• Bylaw 2024‑0064 appointing Wendy Busby to the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee (2022‑2026 term)
• Bylaw 500‑2024‑0008 regulating land use and building character in the Keswick Business Park (Lots 3 & 4, Concession 4)

Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee

The Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on September 17, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes from the June 11 2024 meeting, approval of the agenda, and declarations of pecuniary interest. The committee will also hold a 2025 Work Planning Session to discuss goals for the upcoming year. No specific project approvals or contracts are listed.

• Adoption of minutes from the June 11 2024 meeting
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Declaration of pecuniary interest
• 2025 Work Planning Session – discussion of upcoming year goals
• Motion to adjourn

Georgina Appeals Committee - Aggressive Dangerous Dogs

The Appeals Committee is meeting to review requests to appeal Dangerous Dog Orders. The committee will consider evidence and statements regarding two specific dogs in Keswick.

• Appeal 22-2689: Request by Florence Rollings (43 The Queensway South, Keswick) regarding dog 'Bagel'
• Appeal 23-2249: Request by Jerzy Rabianski (100 Lake Drive North, Keswick) regarding dog 'Neo'

Council Meeting

Council will receive and approve the Water Financial Plan and Wastewater Rate Study, confirming the drinking water system’s financial viability. The meeting also includes approval of the Building Faster Fund Investment Plan submission, reallocation of $140,000 from the $350,000 Non‑Profit Organization Grant Program, and a $180,000 two‑year funding request for the Affordable Housing and Homelessness Resolution. In addition, the council will consider the draft Safe Streets Policy and enact By‑law 2024‑0061 to implement automated speed enforcement.

• Adopt Water Financial Plan and Wastewater Rate Study (Report No. DCAO-2024-0013)
• Approve submission of the Building Faster Fund Investment Plan (Report No. SI-2024-0015)
• Re‑allocate $140,000 from the $350,000 Non‑Profit Organization Grant Program to the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture and set an annual grant budget of $210,000 starting 2025
• Approve $180,000 over two years from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve for Affordable Housing and Homelessness initiatives (Report No. SI-2024-0017)
• Endorse draft Safe Streets Policy and enact By‑law 2024‑0061 for automated speed enforcement (Report No. OI-2024-0014)

Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the Parks and Trails Masterplan, an information session on existing bollard locations, and a verbal update on automated speed enforcement. No motions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation: Parks and Trails Masterplan update (Courtney Rennie and Bob Ferguson)
• Presentation: Existing Bollard Locations information (Matt DeLuca)
• Report: Automated Speed Enforcement verbal update (Matt DeLuca)

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Georgina Committee of Adjustment meeting on September 9, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of procedural placeholders and no substantive proposals or decisions. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed.

Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-09-03 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no substantive agenda content.

Georgina Public Library Board

The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate with no items listed for open discussion or decision. The board will meet in a closed session to discuss Director/CEO compensation matters.

• Closed session regarding Director/CEO compensation matters

Georgina Public Library Board

The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate with no items listed for open business. The board will move into a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding a Director/CEO interview.

• Closed session for Director/CEO interview

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

The Georgina Committee of Adjustment will consider three minor variance applications: 6 and 8 Scotia Road, 23256 Highway 48, and 24874 McCowan Road. Staff recommend approval of each application with specific zoning reliefs, and the McCowan Road variance includes multiple conditions and an environmental impact statement requirement. The next scheduled meeting on September 9 is cancelled, with the following meeting set for September 23.

• Minor variance A17-24 for 6 and 8 Scotia Road – relief to allow a semi‑detached dwelling with 2 parking spaces (instead of the required 3).
• Minor variance A09-24 for 23256 Highway 48 – relief to permit a home industry of 204 m² (vs. 190 m² limit) and to allow a home industry in the Environmental Protection Zone.
• Minor variance A14-24 for 24874 McCowan Road – relief to permit an accessory dwelling unit, reduced setbacks, increased building height, and requires an environmental impact statement and several approvals within two years.

Georgina Public Library Board

The Georgina Public Library Board will hold a regular meeting on August 15, 2024, at the Georgina Civic Centre. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a motion to enter Closed Session to discuss Director/CEO Interviews.

• Approval of Agenda
• Adoption of Minutes
• Motion to move into Closed Session for Director/CEO Interviews
• Motion to reconvene into Open Session
• Next meeting date: September 19, 2024

Council Meeting

The Town of Georgina Council is reviewing a draft rate study for water and wastewater services, including the potential removal of early payment discounts in 2025. The body is also considering budgets for development charge updates and a housing needs assessment.

• Proposed $70,000 budget for consulting services to update the development charges background study and bylaw
• Proposed $50,000 budget from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve for a Housing Needs Assessment
• Proposal to rename Roches Point Eco Park to Paul Higgins and Annabel Slaight Roches Point Community Eco Park
• Review of Water and Wastewater Draft Rate Study and proposal to discontinue early payment discounts in 2025
• Bylaw 2024-0057 regarding 27 Forestry Drive

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

The Georgina Committee of Adjustment will consider a consent application (B18-23) to sever and convey Subject Land ‘A’ from Remainder Land ‘B’ at 375 Lake Drive North, Keswick. It will also review five minor‑variance applications for properties on Mum's Avenue, Highway 48, Parkway Avenue, and Jeanne Pynn Avenue, each seeking specific setbacks, height allowances, or fence specifications. Decisions will be made subject to conditions and written confirmations outlined in the staff reports.

• Consent Application B18-23 – sever and convey land at 375 Lake Drive North, Keswick
• Minor Variance A07-24 – allow accessory structure height of 5.49 m at 19 Mum’s Avenue, Sutton
• Minor Variance A05-24 – interior side yard setback of 2 m, fence height 3.35 m, and building replacement timing at 22847 Highway 48
• Minor Variance A08-24 – interior side yard setback of 0.55 m at 281 Parkway Avenue, Keswick
• Minor Variances A11-24 & A12-24 – interior side yard dimensions of 0.65 m and ~1.25 m at 15 & 17 Jeanne Pynn Avenue, Sutton

Georgina Appeals Committee - Property Standards

The Georgina Appeals Committee (Property Standards) is meeting to review a specific property standards appeal. The committee will also consider the adoption of minutes from the May 27, 2024 meeting.

• Property Standards Appeal 23-3586 regarding 95 Haskins Crescent, Keswick

Georgina Public Library Board

The Georgina Public Library Board will meet to approve the June 2024 financial statement and minutes. The agenda includes a review of the Public Code of Conduct policy and a report on branch operations. The meeting will also feature verbal updates from the CEO and the Friends of the Library.

• Approval of June 2024 Financial Statement
• Policy Review: Public Code of Conduct
• Quarterly Statistics Report
• Work Plan Update
• Friends of the Library Update

Council Meeting

The Council will discuss infrastructure updates regarding inflow and infiltration reduction targets for 2026. The meeting also includes reviewing rental summaries for the Good Food Collective and considering several bylaw amendments. Additionally, staff will be directed to prepare business cases for the 2025 budget related to community services and infrastructure.

• Zoning amendment for a special event venue at 27909 Highway 48
• Inflow and infiltration reduction update regarding York Region's 2026 targets
• Rental summary and future permit fee business case for the Good Food Collective
• Execution of the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund
• Proclamation of September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Council Meeting

Council will consider approving a noise by-law exemption for bridge construction on Pefferlaw Road from July 5 to July 29, 2024. The agenda also includes discussions regarding zoning amendments for 252 Pefferlaw Road and Countryside Zoning Bylaw 600. Additionally, the Pefferlaw Lions Club has requested municipal significance status for an upcoming street festival.

• Zoning amendment application for 252 Pefferlaw Road
• Follow-up on Countryside Zoning Bylaw 600 regarding agriculture and environmental protection
• Noise by-law exemption request for Pefferlaw Road bridge replacement (July 5–29, 2024)
• Municipal Significance request for Pefferlaw Lions Street Fest
• Bylaw 2024-0052 regarding 283 & 285 The Queensway South

Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee will review an update on the Climate Change Action Plan's risks and vulnerabilities. The agenda includes discussions regarding roadside grass maintenance and litter reduction on agricultural lands. Additionally, the committee will receive information on mobile home bylaws and a new tree bylaw.

• Climate Change Action Plan Risks and Vulnerabilities presentation
• Roadside grass and brush maintenance discussion
• Litter reduction opportunities on agricultural lands
• Bylaw 600 information regarding mobile homes or RV trailers
• Town of Georgina Tree Bylaw update

Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss the creation of an online portal for community members to submit accessibility improvement opportunities. The committee will also consider a request to review the Public Compendium for the 4th Review of the AODA. Additionally, members will investigate a proposal regarding a municipal accessibility fund.

• Creation of an online accessibility reporting portal
• Review of the AODA Public Compendium
• Investigation into a municipal accessibility fund
• Update on Pefferlaw Pump Track and Skatepark opening
• Presentation of GAAC 2022 accomplishments

Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a presentation regarding the Climate Change Action Plan. The agenda also includes economic development updates, business community statistics, and summer event grants. Verbal updates from the Chamber of Commerce and South Lake Futures are also scheduled.

• Presentation: Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP)
• Economic Development Updates including business community stats
• 2024 Summer Events Festival and Events Grants
• Chamber of Commerce verbal update
• South Lake Futures verbal update

Georgina Public Library Board

The Georgina Public Library Board will meet to consider adopting the 2023 year-end financial statements. The agenda also includes a policy review regarding disconnecting from work and updates on library operations.

• Adoption of 2023 Year-End Financial Statements
• Policy Review: Disconnecting from Work
• Bulletin Boards and Displays Policy review
• May 2024 Financial Statement review

Council Meeting

The Council will review the 2023 audited financial statements and adopt a new asset management plan for non-core assets. They are also considering a five-year partnership with Jericho Youth Services for after-school programs. Additionally, the agenda includes a request for noise bylaw exemptions for bridge construction on Pefferlaw Road.

• $140,299.90 in additional funding for the Sutton Multi-Use Facility project
• Introduction of automated speed enforcement cameras in the Town
• Noise bylaw exemption for Pefferlaw Road bridge replacement (July 5–29)
• Five-year partnership agreement with Jericho Youth Services for after-school programs
• Proposed dormancy of the Uptown Keswick Business Improvement Area Board

Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee

The committee will review information regarding the Pan African Flag Raising Event and upcoming local festivals. Members will also discuss sponsoring two additional lunches for the Good Food Collective before the end of 2024.

• Funding approval from the 2024 budget for the Pan African Flag Raising Event
• Planning for a community cultural event in Georgina
• Information on the July 20, 2024, Summer Music Festival hosted by the Georgina Chinese Association
• Discussion of sponsoring two more Good Food Collective lunches

Georgina Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing applications to sever land for new residential building lots. These proposals involve properties at 185 Forestry Drive, 40 Brule Lakeway, and 9 Sina Street. Staff have recommended approval for these applications subject to specific conditions.

• Consent Application B07-24: Severance at 185 Forestry Drive to create one new residential lot
• Consent Applications B08-24 and B09-24: Severance at 40 Brule Lakeway, Jackson's Point
• Consent Application B10-24: Severance at 9 Sina Street to create one new residential lot

Council Meeting

The Town of Georgina Council is reviewing a construction contract for Pollock Road shoulder stabilization and additional project funding. The agenda also includes approving noise bylaw exemptions for summer events and renewing agreements with local clubs.

• Awarding $901,465.00 contract to Envision Excavating Ltd. for Pollock Road shoulder stabilization
• Approving $323,293.40 in additional funding for the Pollock Road project
• Noise bylaw exemption for amplified music in historic downtowns and parks during Summer 2024
• Five-year agreement renewals for York Simcoe Amateur Astronomers Club and Keswick Model Aircraft Club
• Commemoration options for the Old Shiloh Road Bridge

Georgina Environmental Advisory Committee

The committee will receive an update on the threats and opportunities within the Climate Change Action Plan. Stephanie Wolfe, Climate Initiatives Lead, will present the findings. The agenda also includes information regarding Earth Day plant giveaways and donations.

• Climate Change Action Plan SWOT analysis presentation
• Adoption of April 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on Discover Georgina Show Earth Day plant giveaway
• Discussion of Trees For Life Earth Day donation

Georgina Safe and Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will receive a presentation regarding potential flexible bollard and speed hump locations for 2024. Members will also review information on existing trail maps and planned lighted intersections. The meeting includes the adoption of minutes from February 20, 2024.

• Presentation on 2024 potential flexible bollard and speed hump locations
• Update on planned lighted intersections for 2024
• Review of existing trail maps including York Region and snowmobile trails
• Adoption of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes