Council · Regular
March 25, 2026
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA
09:00 – 11:38 · 2h 38m
7 present · 0 absent
Staff & officers present
Alex Demoe EA to Mayor and Council Members — Anne Winstanley Supervisor, Communications — Carolyn Lance Council Services Coordinator — Cheyenne McAnuff Records and Information Coordinator — Denis Beaulieu Director of Development Services — Janet Porter Manager of Development Planning — Kelly Atkinson Head, Human Resources — Mamata Baykar Deputy Clerk — Michael Bigioni Legal Services/Town Solicitor — Michael Vos Director of Operations and Infrastructure — Patti White Manager of Recreation Services — Rachel Dillabough Town Clerk — Rob Wheater Deputy CAO/Treasurer — Ron Jenkins Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief — Ryan Cronsberry CAO — Samantha Naumoski Committee Services Coordinator — Shawn Nastke Director of Corporate Services — Steve Lee-Young Director of Community Services — Tanya Thompson Communications Manager —
Revisions
- First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
- · Motion 1 added: That the March 25, 2026 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted
- · Motion 2 added: That the following minutes as amended be adopted
- · Motion 3 added: That Council receive the presentation from Sandie Orlando of Endurance Event Productions concerning the annual Spring Fling Race and Georgina Marathon event and endorse the plan as outlined and discussed with Town staff.
- · Motion 4 added: That Council receive with thanks the presentation of certificates made by Walter Mackey and Ron Beswick of the Sutton Legion to Mayor and Council, Bob Ferguson and Courtney Rennie for their support and assistance in the replacement of the …
- · Motion 5 added: That Council receive the 'Pet of the Month' presentation provided by the Animal Shelter staff.
- · Motion 6 added: That the following report recommendations be adopted
- · Motion 7 added: That Council members observe a recess at 10:15am
- · Motion 8 added: 1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2026-0016... 2. That Council pass the implementing bylaw for Official Plan Amendment 153... 3. That Council direct Staff to issue partial application fee refunds... 4. That Council direct Staff to prep…
- · Motion 9 added: That Council endorse the request of the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee to utilize $3,000 of its budget to sponsor the Pan-African Flag Festival taking place in August of 2026.
- · Motion 10 added: That Council receive and acknowledge correspondence from the Ministry of Rural Affairs extending congratulations to the Towns of Georgina and East Gwillimbury on their joint submission being named a finalist at this year's Economic Develop…
- · Motion 11 added: That Council endorse the position of the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee that a Professional Accessibility Audit be conducted prior to the implementation of further upgrades at the Georgina Ice Palace...
- · Motion 12 added: That Council endorse York Region's resolution regarding Extended Producer Responsibility...
- · Motion 13 added: That the remainder of the General Information items for the March 25, 2026 Council meeting be received.
- · Motion 14 added: That Council receive the list of successful recipients of the 2026 Non-Profit Organization Grant Program...
- · Motion 15 added: That Council endorse the addition of Holmes Point Park into the Beachfront Vendor Program...
- · Motion 16 added: That the following bylaws be adopted as presented
- · Motion 17 added: That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:22am to deal with the following matter(s)
- · Motion 18 added: That the Council meeting reconvene into open session at 11:36am and report on matter(s) dealt with in closed session.
- · Motion 19 added: In regard to closed session Item No. 17.1.a... 1. That staff be directed to proceed accordingly 2. That Report No. CS-2026-0008... be received. 3. That Council direct the Clerk's Division to prepare the necessary bylaw... 4. That the appoi…
- · Motion 20 added: That the following bylaw be adopted
- · Motion 21 added: That the meeting adjourn at 11:38am
- · Attendance added: Charlene Biggerstaff (present)
- · Attendance added: Lee Dale (present)
- · Attendance added: Naomi Davison (present)
- · Attendance added: Dan Fellini (present)
- · Attendance added: Dale Genge (present)
- · Attendance added: Dave Neeson (present)
- · Attendance added: Denis Beaulieu (present)
- · Attendance added: Michael Bigioni (present)
- · Attendance added: Steve Lee-Young (present)
- · Attendance added: Rob Wheater (present)
- · Attendance added: Shawn Nastke (present)
- · Attendance added: Michael Vos (present)
- · Attendance added: Ron Jenkins (present)
- · Attendance added: Mamata Baykar (present)
- · Attendance added: Carolyn Lance (present)
- · Attendance added: Ryan Cronsberry (present)
- · Attendance added: Rachel Dillabough (present)
- · Attendance added: Samantha Naumoski (present)
- · Attendance added: Cheyenne McAnuff (present)
- · Attendance added: Alex Demoe (present)
- · Attendance added: Anne Winstanley (present)
- · Attendance added: Janet Porter (present)
- · Attendance added: Kelly Atkinson (present)
- · Attendance added: Patti White (present)
- · Attendance added: Tanya Thompson (present)
- · Attendance added: Margaret Quirk (present)