Georgian Bay public meetings in 2022
55 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Council (Budget)
This special budget meeting includes the presentation of the 2023 Draft #1 Budget. Council will also hear delegations from various community groups regarding local funding and environmental management.
- Presentation of 2023 Budget - Draft #1
- MacTier Pickleball Group request for equipment funding
- Georgian Bay Forever request for $10,000 for Phragmites management
- Delegations from Six Mile Lake Cottagers Association and Cognashene Cottagers Association
- Delegations from Georgian Bay Biosphere and Georgian Bay General Hospital
Planning Council
The Planning Council will review several applications to close original shore road allowances and consider multiple zoning by-law amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on site plan control authority and a new complete application by-law.
- Application to close shore road allowance at 1092 East Shore Road for $17,700
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z22-16 to remove Holding (H) symbol at 108 Silver Sands Lake Road
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z22-18 at 40 Island 120 Severn River
- Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z22-17 at 20506 Georgian Bay Shore
- Official Plan Amendment to Section I.5.1 Site Plan Control
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposal to implement a licensing program for all short-term rentals in the Township. The plan includes a proposed Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) of 2% to 4% and requires owners to register properties by June 1, 2023.
- Proposed 2-4% transient accommodations tax for short-term rentals
- Requirement for all short-term rental operators to register by June 1, 2023
- Proposed $1,000 monthly surcharge for operating without a license
- Potential $5,000 additional monthly surcharge after three months of non-compliance
- Review of Shore Road Allowance Fees
Council
The Council will review the Southern Georgian Bay OPP 3rd Quarter Report and discuss various municipal matters. Key items include insurance renewals, development charge rate changes, and the administration building's backup power generator.
- Southern Georgian Bay OPP 3rd Quarter Report
- Development Charge Rate Change
- Insurance Policy Renewal 2022-2023
- Administration Building Backup Power Generator
- Shore Road Allowance / Road Allowance Policy
Council
This meeting is primarily procedural, focused on the formal adoption of Council actions. The agenda includes the introduction of By-law 2022-092 to confirm the motions and resolutions passed during the session.
- By-law 2022-092 to confirm Council proceedings
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment met to hold public hearings on several consent and minor variance applications. Decisions included granting provisional approvals for certain land severances and recommending deferrals for applications requiring further environmental or easement clarification.
- Consent Application B22-10: 860 East Shore Road (Von Allmen)
- Consent Application B22-20: 351 Rocky Shore Road (Alles)
- Minor Variance A22-17: 134 Echo Bay Road (Wright)
- Minor Variance A22-10: 2 Island 740 (Dymond)
- Minor Variance A21-25: 89 Sunrise Trail (Scott)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a drainage complaint at Hasketts Drive and proposed changes to the Shore Road / Road Allowance Policy. Staff are recommending no municipal action on the drainage issue, suggesting residents pursue the Drainage Act instead. The committee is also reviewing updates to shore road sale policies and fee structures.
- Hasketts Drive drainage solutions estimated between $210,000 and $310,000
- Proposed drainage option 1: No municipal action, residents pursue Drainage Act independently
- Proposed Shore Road / Road Allowance Policy update to remove 177.4m high water mark reference
- Proposed change to shore road allowance fees to a linear meter calculation
- Drainage issue involves a 14-lot subdivision approved in 1970
Planning Council
The Planning Council will review several zoning by-law amendments and a request to close original shore road allowances for future development. The meeting also includes a motion for reconsideration regarding a zoning amendment for Island 139.
- Application to close shore road allowances at 178 and 298 Stewart Lake Road for $11,360 plus HST
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z22-08 (8 Island 3480 Georgian Bay - Wishart)
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z22-14 (2 Island 300 Georgian Bay - DeMarco)
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z18-29 (2 Island 760 - Thompson)
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z18-30 (4 Island 840 - GBI Limited)
Council
Council will review the 2021 consolidated financial statements presented by Pahapill and Associates Professional Corporation. The meeting includes discussions on staff awards, winter sand tender results, and the adoption of several by-laws.
- Presentation of 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements
- By-law 2022-XXX: 2022 Non-Union Remuneration Update
- By-law 2022-XXX: MLEO Appointment (Linzner)
- Honey Harbour Pavilion Rink Boards and Lighting staff report
- Winter Sand Tender Results
Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group
The Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group is meeting to discuss construction updates, Delawana agreements, and parking issues. The group will also review items regarding the Promenade Flower Gardens and local infrastructure.
- Construction update discussion
- Delawana agreements discussion
- Parking solutions discussion
- Promenade Flower Gardens discussion
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings for several consent and minor variance applications. These include requests for new residential lot creation and various zoning adjustments for property additions and setbacks.
- Consent B22-03: Proposed new 1.5 ha residential lot at 951 Honey Harbour Road
- Consent B22-12: Application for 74 Honey Harbour Road (Port Severn Heights)
- Consent B22-13, 14, 15, 16: Applications by Oak Bay Developments Inc. and Oak Bay Golf Inc.
- Minor Variance A22-02: Zoning adjustment for 423 Crooked Bay Road
- Minor Variance A22-08 & A22-09: Applications for 20 and 42 Bluewater Road (Hall's Cottages)
Planning Council
The Planning Council is reviewing applications to close original shore road allowances for property development. The meeting also includes staff reports regarding several zoning by-law amendments to remove holding symbols from specific properties.
- Closure of shore road allowance at 6480 Severn River Shore for $11,264 plus HST
- Closure of shore road allowance at 2237 Harrison Trail for $9,660 plus HST
- Zoning amendment Z22-03 for 8006 Island 1810 to remove Holding (H2) symbol
- Zoning amendment Z22-07 for Lots K & KK Island 139 to remove Hold (H2) symbol
- Zoning amendment Z21-21 for 2254 Quarry Island to remove Hold (H2) symbol
Council
The Council is reviewing tender results for Honey Harbour pickleball and a planning committee resolution regarding Hazelton. The meeting also includes discussions on by-law amendments and various closed session items.
- Honey Harbour Pickleball Tender Results
- Planning Committee Resolution PC-2022-024 (Hazelton)
- By-law 2022-XXX - Compliance Audit Committee Amendment
- Closed session regarding Moreau OLT Decision
- Closed session regarding Floating Structure Update
Special Council
The Council is reviewing a study by Hutchinson Environmental Sciences Ltd. regarding solid waste disposal needs. The report identifies challenges with bin capacity, illegal dumping, and accessibility for water-access and private road residents.
- Solid Waste Management Needs and Wants Study memo
- Review of bin site issues at various marinas including Wawautosa, Severn, and Woods Landing
- Discussion of potential solutions for illegal dumping and bin capacity
- By-law 2022-XXX to confirm Council proceedings
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee is reviewing an information report regarding Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act. The report outlines new provincial requirements for application fee refunds and the delegation of site plan decisions to municipal staff.
- Information Report 2022-61 regarding Bill 109 impacts
- Proposed mandatory pre-consultation process for land use applications
- Graduated planning application fee refunds effective January 1, 2023
- Delegation of Site Plan Control decisions to Township staff
- Information Report 2022-62 regarding Lift Hold Requests
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing applications for a right-of-way easement to legalize road access for seven properties on Island Drive. Members are also considering several minor variance requests regarding lot coverage, building height, and building width.
- Consent B22-06-09: Right-of-way easement for 73, 78, 89, and 94 Island Drive
- Minor Variance A22-03: 438 Hiawatha Road (Hoyer)
- Minor Variance A22-04: 2 Island 60, Severn River (Hamstra)
- Minor Variance A22-05: 6620 Go Home Lake Shore (Connor)
- Minor Variance A22-06: 6992 Go Home Lake Shore (Gauer)
Planning Council
The Planning Council will consider several zoning by-law amendments and a request to close a shore road allowance. The meeting also includes a staff report regarding a fee waiver request for a mapping error.
- Application to close shore road allowance at 520 Sweets Portage Road for $13,293.60 plus HST
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z22-11 for 2033 Harrison Trail to reduce front yard setbacks
- Official Plan and Zoning Amendment O22-01 and Z22-06 for 434 South Bay Road
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z22-13 for 335 Corrievale Road
- Removal of Holding (H2) symbol for 20 Arthur Island (Z22-10)
Council
The Council will review the Southern Georgian Bay OPP second quarter report and hear presentations from Food Cycle Science Corporation and the Georgian Bay Land Trust. The agenda also includes updates on the Shore Road Allowance Policy and streetscaping banners.
- OPP 2022 Second Quarter Report
- Food Cycle Science Corporation presentation
- Georgian Bay Land Trust conservation easements presentation
- Shore Road Allowance Policy update
- 2022 Streetscaping Banners report
Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group
The Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group is meeting to discuss and decide on naming the pavilion, promenade, and parkette at the Port of Honey Harbour, following a community naming contest and a request to include Métis influence. The group will also review minutes from the June 2, 2022 meeting and discuss other topics including washrooms, park, pickleball courts, parking, garbage, and Delawana. The agenda includes a staff report with 26 name submissions and Métis naming suggestions, seeking direction on next steps.
- Naming the Port of Honey Harbour: 26 community entries for pavilion, promenade, parkette; Métis naming suggestions provided
- Honey Harbour Washrooms discussion
- Honey Harbour Park and Pickleball Courts updates
- Parking and Garbage discussions
- Delawana topic on agenda
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four applications: two consent applications to sever land and two minor variance applications. One consent application is recommended for deferral pending an updated environmental study. The other applications involve lot severances and variances to zoning bylaws.
- Consent B21-22 (38378 Georgian Bay Shore - Matthews): proposed severance into two lots (~3.2 ha retained, ~2.8 ha severed), recommended deferral pending updated FriCorp study
- Consent B22-05 and Minor Variance A22-13 (1272 Hasketts Drive - Seabourn)
- Minor Variance A21-10 (12494 Georgian Bay Shore - Kelsey)
- Minor Variance A21-34 (83 John Buchler Road - Wang)
Planning Council
Planning Council will hold public meetings on closing a shore road allowance at 51 Lindsay Lane and a zoning by-law amendment at 236 Lake Road. It will also consider staff reports on removing holding symbols from three island properties. The meeting is electronic and open via YouTube.
- Close and convey shore road allowance at 51 Lindsay Lane for $10,424 plus HST
- Zoning amendment to allow 14.6% lot coverage (7% permitted) at 236 Lake Road
- Zoning amendment to allow 3.5m setback between shed and addition (5m required)
- Remove holding (H2) symbol on 139 Portage Island, 2254 Quarry Island, and 8006 Island 1810
- Closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation (Hazelton)
Council
Georgian Bay Council is meeting electronically to hear presentations on watershed health and water quality, review staff reports on contracts, infrastructure approvals, and a park canteen rental, and consider new business items including pride benches and email blasts. The agenda also includes several by-laws, including a deputy chief building official appointment and a confirming by-law, plus a closed session for legal matters.
- Presentation on final 2021 water quality report and 2022 hot spot assessment plans by Georgian Bay Great Lakes Foundation
- Operations report on various contract and tender results
- Operations report on consolidated linear infrastructure environmental compliance approvals
- 2022 Port Severn Park Canteen rental report
- Noise exemption request for Honey Harbour Tennis Club
Special Planning Council
The Planning Council is considering a temporary use by-law that would allow Oak Bay Developments to crush excavated rock on the Summerside phase for two years, between 7 am and 6 pm, six days a week, for reuse in road construction. The council will also hear delegations from the developer's lawyers and review staff reports on related planning applications, including site plan control, a condominium application, and draft plan extensions. A closed session is scheduled to discuss financial agreements under solicitor-client privilege.
- Temporary Use By-law application to permit rock crushing on Block 19 of Summerside (S2005-7) for 2 years, 7 am–6 pm, 6 days/week
- Delegation by David White (Devry Smith Frank LLP) on the temporary use by-law and by Gerry Borean (Parente Borean LLP) on the Oak Bay Master Plan
- Site Plan Control S21-40 for 31 Leduc Lane (OBG Golf Inc.)
- Township comments on Common Element Condominium Application C2020 (Marina Towns, Marina Village Drive)
- Part Lot Control Exemption Application for Marina Towns (Marina Village Drive)
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for a minor variance application at 295 Pratts Road, seeking to allow a detached garage with a sleeping cabin above, exceeding height and lot coverage limits. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.
- Minor Variance A21-30 for 295 Pratts Road: permit garage height of 5.5m (max 5.0m) and lot coverage of 12.4% (max 8%)
- Public hearing for the minor variance application
- Adoption of minutes from May 13, 2022 meeting
- Adoption of the agenda for June 10, 2022
Planning Council
The Planning Council will hold public meetings and consider closing two shore road allowances for sale to abutting owners, plus two planning applications. The council will decide whether to pass closing by-laws for the road allowances and consider an Official Plan amendment and a zoning by-law amendment.
- Close shore road allowance at 305 & 309 Archie's Road for $15,797.68 plus HST
- Close shore road allowance at 1116 East Shore Road for $14,892 plus HST
- Public meeting for Official Plan Amendment O22-02 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z21-10 at 764 Honey Harbour Road
- Public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment Z22-09 at 1032 Island 540
- Confirming by-law for June 7, 2022 Planning Council
Council
Georgian Bay Council meets electronically to hear delegations on a proposed Rogers 60m telecommunications tower off Hidden Glen Road, a MacTier Lions Club proposal for a food bank structure, and a Six Mile Lake broadband initiative. Council will also consider staff reports on grey water discharge regulation and a Human Resources Coordinator position, plus by-laws appointing a CAO and repealing an acting treasurer.
- Rogers 60m self-support tower off Hidden Glen Road: request for concurrence letter
- MacTier Lions Club proposes 20x10 food bank structure at arena, asks township to waive permit and cover electrical costs
- Six Mile Lake Cottagers Association presents broadband initiative RFI
- Staff report on regulating grey water discharge from vessels
- By-law to appoint CAO (Mariotti) and by-law to repeal acting treasurer
Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group
The Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group is meeting electronically to discuss Honey Harbour Park, parking, and Parks Canada. The agenda includes adopting the June 2, 2022 agenda and the minutes from the April 7, 2022 meeting, followed by these topics of discussion.
- Discussion of Honey Harbour Park
- Discussion of parking
- Discussion of Parks Canada
- Adoption of April 7, 2022 minutes
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee will discuss Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022) and its potential impact on the Township. The agenda also includes adoption of the April 29, 2022 minutes and routine procedural items. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Bill 109: More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022
- Adoption of April 29, 2022 minutes
- Adoption of May 27, 2022 agenda
Special Council
This is a special council meeting of the Township of Georgian Bay. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality regarding Delawana Resort. The only open item is a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.
- Closed session on Delawana Resort litigation
- By-law 2022-XXX to confirm the Special Council meeting of May 17, 2022
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two consent applications and one minor variance application. The consent application seeks to re-establish a lapsed lot severance and access easement at 20506 Georgian Bay Shore, with conditions including environmental protections. The minor variance application requests a height increase for a garage at 1113 South Gibson Lake Road.
- Consent B21-08: 1345610 Ontario Ltd. seeks to sever a 3.6-hectare waterfront lot with a 180-metre frontage at 20506 Georgian Bay Shore, with an access easement over a historic water lot.
- Consent B21-10: Little Go Home Bay Dockers Ltd. application for 201 Nicholson Road.
- Minor Variance A21-33: MacNeice requests a height increase for a detached garage at 1113 South Gibson Lake Road.
- Approval of minutes from April 14, 2022 meeting.
Planning Council
Planning Council will hold public meetings and consider closing two original shore road allowances for sale to abutting owners, plus a zoning by-law amendment and a site plan control agreement. The two shore road allowance closings are the main decisions, with purchase prices of $18,912 and $7,594.80 plus HST.
- Close shore road allowance R21-17 at 10328 Georgian Bay Shore, 1,576 sq m, $18,912 plus HST
- Close shore road allowance R22-01 at 1470 Island 90 Six Mile Lake, 632.9 sq m, $7,594.80 plus HST
- Zoning by-law amendment Z21-19 at 245 North Shore Road (Jewer)
- Site plan control agreement S21-40 at 31 Leduc Lane (OBG Golf Inc.)
Council
Georgian Bay Township Council meets to decide on the 2022 tax rate by-law, hear the OPP's first-quarter report, and consider noise exemption applications from Christies Mill Inn & Spa and Camp Paradise. The agenda also includes presentations on the Clean Marine Program, a VORR speed zone application, and several by-laws, including parking amendments and road naming.
- 2022 Tax Rate By-law
- Noise Exemption Application - Christies Mill Inn & Spa
- Noise Exemption Request - Camp Paradise S2 Media INC.
- VORR Application - Nautilus Marina
- Chip Seal and Slurry Seal Tender Results
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee is meeting to discuss potential improvements to Official Plan and Zoning By-law provisions for docks, ramps, free-standing decks, and stairs, as part of the Waterfront Policy Review. The agenda includes adopting the previous meeting's minutes and a staff report outlining current rules and questions for consideration. No final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.
- Discussion of staff report 2022-36 on docks, ramps, free-standing decks, and stairs provisions
- Review of Zoning By-law rules: dock setbacks, widths, projections, and cumulative width limits
- Consideration of how to account for changing water levels in dock regulations
- Adoption of March 25, 2022 minutes
- Adoption of April 29, 2022 agenda
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing to consider a minor variance application (A21-35) for 333 Steep Rock Road, seeking to permit a detached garage with a sleeping cabin above to exceed the approved height limit of 5.1 metres by 0.6 metres. The applicant cites an architectural design error, and staff note the structure appears already built. The committee will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting.
- Minor variance A21-35: request to increase garage height from 5.1m to 5.7m at 333 Steep Rock Road
- Staff report notes the garage appears already constructed and a 'bump-out' on the principal dwelling is non-compliant
- Options include approval with conditions, deferral, or denial
- Adoption of minutes from March 18, 2022 meeting
Planning Council
Planning Council will hold public meetings and consider by-laws to close and sell three shore/road allowances to abutting owners for future development, plus review several zoning and official plan amendments. The agenda also includes a road naming request and a municipal comment form for an island property.
- Close and sell shore road allowance at 6930 Go Home Lakeshore for $7,920 plus HST
- Close and sell road and shore road allowance at 2127 Harrison Trail for $18,804 plus HST
- Close and sell shore road allowance at 585 Georgian Bay Road (price not stated in excerpt)
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment at 509 Hiawatha Road (Smith)
- Zoning By-law Amendments at 2 Island 2170 Cognashene and 175 Wesley Road
Council
Council will hear a presentation from Magnus Associates on a feasibility study for the proposed William Grenville Davis Education Centre at the Delawana Inn, Honey Harbour. The study recommends proceeding to Phase 2, estimated to cost $80K-$100K, for detailed planning. Council will also consider several staff reports and by-laws, including a draft noise by-law and a compliance audit committee by-law.
- Presentation on William Grenville Davis Education Centre feasibility study
- Draft Noise By-law (By-law 2022-XXX)
- Minors Bay Parking Lot Expansion report
- 2021 Legal Fees Summary report
- By-law 2022-XXX - Compliance Audit Committee By-law
Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group
The Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group is meeting to discuss several community projects, including pavilion and pickleball court layouts, a depaving project, a naming initiative, and a signage program. The group will also adopt its agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. This is a working session focused on reviewing and providing input on these initiatives.
- Review of pavilion and pickleball court layouts
- Discussion of depaving project
- Discussion of community naming initiative ('Name Game')
- Review of signage program with demonstration
Special Council
This special council meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session to discuss CAO recruitment, a personal matter about an identifiable individual. The council will also adopt the agenda and pass a confirming by-law (2022-028) to ratify the meeting's proceedings.
- Closed session for CAO recruitment
- By-law 2022-028 confirming special council proceedings
- Public comments accepted via email due to COVID-19 office closures
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee is meeting electronically to discuss an update on the Waterfront Policy Review and a Site Plans Review, a strategic priority to protect the natural environment. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes. The meeting is open for public viewing via YouTube, and comments can be sent in advance.
- Waterfront Policy Review Update
- Site Plans Review (Strategic Plan priority to protect and preserve natural environment)
- Adoption of February 25, 2022 minutes
Committee of Adjustment
The Georgian Bay Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two minor variance applications: one to increase the maximum permitted gross floor area of a dwelling on Island 130 in the Severn River, and another for a property at 11324 Cowie's Road. The committee will also adopt minutes from its February 18, 2022 meeting.
- Minor Variance A21-27 (Harriss): increase max gross floor area from 95 sq m to 106.2 sq m for dwelling at 28 Island 130 Severn River
- Minor Variance A21-26: property at 11324 Cowie's Road
- Adoption of minutes from February 18, 2022 meeting
Planning Council
Planning Council will hold public meetings on two zoning by-law amendments and consider closing a shore road allowance for sale. The agenda also includes a request to waive fees for a zoning map error and an extension of a draft plan of condominium. Two staff reports on waterfront policy and planning department services have been withdrawn.
- Application to close original shore road allowance R21-04 (20 Island 130 Six Mile Lake) for $14,586.40 plus HST
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z22-05 (264 Dogwood Trail - Stairs)
- Zoning By-law Amendment Z21-11 (1092 East Shore Road - Butler)
- Request to waive fees for zoning by-law mapping error (335 Corrievale Road)
- Extension and amendment of Draft Plan of Condominium C2004-2 (Edgewater Muskoka Estates - Lone Pine Homes)
Council
Georgian Bay Council is meeting to hear delegations on environmental programs, including a microfibre filter update from Georgian Bay Forever and a heritage park proposal, and to consider staff reports on waterfront policy, waste management, accessibility, and vaccination. The agenda includes several by-laws, notably a new noise by-law and a dark sky by-law amendment, plus a closed session on legal and personnel matters.
- Delegation from Georgian Bay Forever on Divert & Capture Program and microfibre filter policy
- Delegation from Georgian Bay Township Historical Society on Bressette Homestead Heritage Park
- Delegation from Severn Sound Environmental Association on Depave Paradise Project at Honey Harbour Park
- Staff report on Waterfront Policy Review (Development Services 2022-14)
- By-law 2022-XXX - Noise By-law and By-law 2022-XXX - Dark Sky By-law Amendment
Special Council
Council will consider directing staff to enter into a 100% funded $478,119 agreement with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) to remove invasive phragmites from six wetland areas and rehabilitate a boardwalk. The project covers over 10 hectares and must be completed by March 2023. Council will also hold a closed session regarding litigation involving Delawara Resort. The meeting is being held electronically due to COVID-19.
- $478,119 MECP grant agreement for phragmites removal and wetland rehabilitation
- Six wetland areas targeted, including Green, Potato, and Quarry Island, Lily Pond in Honey Harbour, Port Severn Park Boat Launch, and 12 Mile Bay Road
- Rehabilitation of a 178-foot boardwalk on Georgian Bay Land Trust property
- Closed session on litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality regarding Delawara Resort
- Public comments accepted via email due to office closures
Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group
The Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group is meeting electronically to adopt its agenda and minutes from February 3, 2022. The main topic of discussion is a pickleball funding donation, presented by Rob Krizmanich. The group will also handle any new business and consider resolutions for Committee of the Whole.
- Discussion of pickleball funding donation
- Adoption of February 3, 2022 minutes
- Adoption of February 25, 2022 agenda
Planning Committee
This is a routine Planning Committee meeting with agenda items limited to adopting the agenda and prior minutes, and appointing a new committee member following a resignation. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Adoption of February 25, 2022 agenda
- Adoption of January 28, 2022 minutes
- Planning Committee appointment to fill vacancy
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application for 30 Heath Valley Trail to allow a larger detached garage and increased lot coverage. The application was previously deferred after the applicant removed some structures. The committee will also adopt minutes from the December 17, 2021 meeting.
- Minor Variance A21-05: request to increase detached garage ground floor area from 112 m² to 126.4 m² (14.4 m² over limit)
- Request to increase lot coverage from 10% to 16.5% (65% increase) on Shoreline Residential Type One zoned property
- Property located at 30 Heath Valley Trail, Little Lake, Trent Severn Waterway
- Applicant previously removed a bunkie and plans to remove two sheds and wooden stairs
- Fish Habitat Impact Assessment not required; Erosion and Sediment Control Plan required as condition
Special Council
Council is deciding how to proceed with a waste management needs and wants analysis following MECP concerns about the District of Muskoka's solid waste system. Three options are presented: partnering with the District to hire a consultant, having the Township lead the RFP process with costs capped at $25,000, or maintaining the status quo and waiting for the District's 2023 study. The meeting also includes a delegation from the District's Engineering and Public Works Commissioner on waste management and a confirming by-law.
- Waste Management Update delegation by Fred Jahn, District of Muskoka Commissioner
- Option 2: Township-led consultant RFP for needs/wants analysis, max $25,000 from working fund reserve
- MECP deadline extension for solid waste improvements from April 2023 by two years
- By-law 2022-XXX to confirm proceedings of February 15, 2022 Special Council meeting
Planning Council
The Planning Council is meeting to hold public meetings and consider several applications, including closing two shore road allowances for sale to property owners and multiple zoning by-law amendments. The council will also review staff reports on floating structure compliance, site plan amendments, and subdivision approval extensions. A confirming by-law will be passed to formalize the meeting's decisions.
- Close shore road allowance at 12494 Georgian Bay Shore for $6,488 plus HST
- Close shore road allowance at 585 Georgian Bay Road for $15,508 plus HST
- Public meetings for zoning amendments at 108 Silver Sands Lake Road, 24 Stump Bay Lane, 509 Hiawatha Road, and 549 Go Home River Shore
- Staff report on compliance of floating structures in waterways
- Extension of draft approval for Port Severn Heights Phase I and II subdivisions
Council
Georgian Bay Council meets electronically to decide on staff reports, by-laws, and new business, including an airboat rescue delegation, asset management plan, procurement policy amendment, and dark sky by-law changes. Several items were withdrawn or added via addendum.
- Delegation: Southern Georgian Bay Airboat Rescue Committee seeking support for $324,500 airboat fundraiser
- Staff report: Asset Management Plan 2020 Final (Administration Report 2022-02)
- By-law: Procurement Policy Amendment (2022-XXX)
- By-law: Dark Sky By-law Amendment (2022-XXX)
- New business: Motion to dissolve Ontario Land Tribunal
Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group
The Honey Harbour Community Advisory Group will discuss a $500,000 grant to rehabilitate Honey Harbour Park and consider a recommendation to add five Metis community members to the group. The group will also receive training from the Metis Council and adopt minutes from a previous meeting.
- $500,000 confirmed funding for Honey Harbour Park rehabilitation
- Recommendation to add 5 Metis members to the Community Advisory Group
- Metis Council training on the agenda
- Adoption of November 29, 2021 minutes
Special Council
This Special Council meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive items scheduled for closed session: discussion of the Blackline Consulting Final Report and Planning Advisory Committee membership, both involving personal matters about identifiable individuals. The open portion includes adoption of the agenda and a confirming by-law (2022-008) to ratify the meeting's proceedings.
- Closed session: Blackline Consulting Final Report (personal matters about identifiable individual)
- Closed session: Planning Advisory Committee Membership (personal matters about identifiable individual)
- By-law 2022-008 to confirm proceedings of Special Council February 1, 2022
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee will discuss the Waterfront Policy Review, specifically stakeholder mapping, with presentations from Jason Ferrigan and Christopher Aspila. The meeting also includes adopting the agenda and minutes from the November 22, 2021 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the waterfront policy discussion as the main substantive item.
- Waterfront Policy Review - Stakeholder Mapping discussion
- Adoption of November 22, 2022 minutes (agenda item 4a)
- Adoption of January 28, 2022 agenda
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is considering amendments to the Noise By-law, including a golf course exemption and options for Sunday construction noise restrictions, and a new Fireworks By-law that would regulate consumer and display fireworks. The committee will make recommendations to Council on these items.
- Proposed exemption for Oak Bay Golf Course to start grounds maintenance at 6:00 a.m. instead of 7:00 a.m.
- Options for Sunday construction noise: start at 10:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m., end at 6:00 p.m., or prohibit construction noise on Sundays.
- Proposed Fireworks By-law would allow consumer fireworks on specified holidays plus two days before and one day after, with staff authorized to grant exemptions.
- Staff recommend against banning gas-powered equipment, citing lack of Ontario precedent and high costs.
- Waste management updates are listed as new business.
Planning Council
The Planning Council will consider approving the Terms of Reference for a Waterfront Policy Review, which would study land use policies related to waterfront, lakeside, and shoreline development. The review aims to update the Official Plan and Zoning By-law in light of changes since 2014, including climate change and development pressures. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss an LPAT appeal update for 34 Beverely Street.
- Approve Waterfront Policy Review Terms of Reference (Appendix B)
- Closed session: LPAT Appeal Update - 34 Beverely Street (Vincent)
- Confirming By-law 2022-XXX for January 11, 2022 Planning Council
Council
Council is meeting electronically and will hear delegations from Zimmer Air Services Inc. and a forest health consultant about aerial spraying and the use of Btk to control LDD (Eastern Gypsy) moth. The agenda also includes routine consent items, staff reports, by-laws, and a closed session. No decisions are listed on the agenda itself.
- Delegation: Dan Haupt, Zimmer Air Services Inc., on aerial spray for LDD moth
- Delegation: Stephen Nicholson, Forest Health Consultant, on use of Btk for Lymantria dispar
- 2022 Interim Tax Levy By-law and Annual Borrowing By-law on consent agenda
- Staff reports: Pratts Road Culvert Wetland Assessment, Honey Harbour Park Rehabilitation, Draft Code of Conduct, Committee Terms of Reference Policy
- Closed session items include Blackline Final Report and CAO Recruitment