Georgian Bay public meetings in 2023

Special Council (Budget)

Council is discussing the second draft of the 2024 budget, which includes options for tax levy increases and reserve usage. The meeting includes deliberations on staff reductions, new user fees, and funding for municipal boards.

• 2024 Budget Draft #2 review
• Proposed $496,000 funding for Georgian Bay Public Library
• Proposed $106,042 funding for SSEA
• Proposed new $200,000 Municipal Accommodation Tax
• Proposed new $200,000 Short Term Rental Registration fees

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings for several consent and minor variance applications. These items involve requests for property changes including shoreline structures, setbacks, and lot coverage.

• Consent Applications B23-35 and B23-36 (Part of Lot 14, Concession 8, Breckbill)
• Minor Variance A22-16 (4 Island 1700 Georgian Bay Shore)
• Minor Variance A23-51 (103 Whites Falls Road)
• Minor Variance A23-52 (20 Island 130 Six Mile Lake)
• Minor Variance A23-53 (112 Six Mile Channel Road)

MacTier Arena Advisory Committee

The MacTier Arena Advisory Committee is holding its December 13, 2023 meeting at 9 Haig Street in MacTier. The agenda is largely procedural: adopting the agenda, appointing a chair, and committee training on the procedure by-law, code of conduct, and accessibility. No specific arena projects, contracts, or spending decisions appear on this agenda.

• Appointment of a committee chair
• Committee training on the procedure by-law, code of conduct, and accessibility
• Adoption of the December 13, 2023 agenda
• No new business items listed
• No resolutions or dollar amounts specified

Planning Council

The Township of Georgian Bay Planning Council meets December 12, 2023 to hold public meetings and review planning applications, including several zoning by-law amendments and road allowance closures. Council will also consider two motions for reconsideration on prior zoning decisions and receive a staff report on an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal. A closed session on an HR matter is also scheduled.

• Public meeting on closing road allowance behind 542 Bayview Road (McCaig); purchase price $7,603.04 plus HST under By-law 2021-057
• Public meeting on closing shore road allowance at 14936 Georgian Bay Shore (Kemerer)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z23-17 at 1402 Lost Channel Shore (Palango)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z23-23 at 2 Island 1120 Georgian Bay (Dymond)
• Motions for reconsideration on Z23-20 (Tsunami Investment Corporation) and Z23-21 (1709173 Ontario Inc.)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meets Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 1:00 PM at 99 Lone Pine Road, Port Severn, immediately following Planning Council. The main items are two verbal staff reports: a discussion of new revenue options for the 2024 budget, and a discussion of participative communication tied to Resolution C-2023-218. No bylaws, contracts, or public hearings appear on this agenda.

• Verbal staff report: New Revenue Options Discussion for 2024 Budget
• Verbal staff report: Participative Communication Discussion, referencing Resolution C-2023-218
• Resolution C-2023-218 (May 8, 2023) directed staff to adopt best practices for closer, more participatory communication with Councillors; it was referred, not carried
• Open Forum and Adoption of Agenda are scheduled
• Meeting livestreamed on the Township's YouTube channel; public comments may be sent to info@gbtownship.ca

Council

The Township of Georgian Bay Council meets on December 11, 2023, with a packed agenda including a short-term rental registration by-law, the 2024 interim tax levy, and several other financial and planning items. Council will also receive a third-quarter report from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP and a presentation from Georgian Bay General Hospital. Many items are on the consent agenda and will be adopted without discussion unless a councillor requests otherwise.

• Short-term rental registration by-law and sustainability plan (Fire and Emergency Services Report 2023-231, Sustainability Report 2023-222)
• 2024 Interim Tax Levy by-law and report (Financial/IT Services Report 2023-227)
• Development charge rate change (Financial/IT Services Report 2023-229)
• Emergency Plan, Community Risk Assessment and Fire Master Plan RFP 2023-08 results (Fire and Emergency Services Report 2023-233)
• Civil marriage solemnization by-law and report (Clerks Department Report 2023-226)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Township of Georgian Bay Planning Advisory Committee meets to adopt its agenda and October 27, 2023 minutes, and to discuss Planning Council Resolution P-2023-089. That resolution, carried by Council on November 13, 2023, directs the committee to consider four priorities: lifting of H2 Holds, Bill 109, Green Development Incentives, and Undersized Islands. No new business or resolutions for Committee of the Whole are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Planning Council Resolution P-2023-089, which sets the committee's direction for 2023 and 2024
• Council priority: Lifting of H2 Holds
• Council priority: Bill 109
• Council priority: Green Development Incentives
• Council priority: Undersized Islands

Special Council (Budget)

The Township of Georgian Bay Council meets in a special budget session on November 29, 2023. Most of the meeting is a working session on the 2024 draft operating budget, focused on facilities and parks assets, reserves, service levels, and possible new revenue. Council also goes into closed session to discuss a temporary use by-law application (Z22-12, OBD Developments Inc.) and a repair order at 109 Ravine Way, both on solicitor-client privilege and litigation grounds.

• 2024 Draft Operating Budget working session reviewing facilities and parks asset costs, including MacTier Memorial Arena (replacement cost $6,555,718) and Port Severn Park ($3,485,573)
• Closed session on Temporary Use By-law Application Z22-12 (OBD Developments Inc.) for litigation and solicitor-client privilege
• Closed session on Repair Order E20-21 (109 Ravine Way) for solicitor-client privilege
• Brainstorming on new revenue options: facility user fees, MAT on short-term rentals and commercial, burn permits, and dock slip fees for docks over 30ft
• Confirming By-law 2023-000 for the November 29, 2023 Special Council (Budget) meeting

Special Council (Closed)

The Township of Georgian Bay Council meets in a special closed session on November 27, 2023. The only substantive item listed is a closed session discussion of MECP Funding and land purchases (Sustainability Department 2023-223), which is not open to the public. Council will also consider a routine confirming by-law (2023-000) that formally adopts the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session on MECP Funding and land purchases, Sustainability Department 2023-223
• By-law 2023-000 to confirm the proceedings of the November 27, 2023 Special Council meeting
• Meeting held electronically and viewable on the Township's YouTube channel
• Public comments accepted in advance at info@gbtownship.ca

Sustainable Communities Advisory Group

The Sustainable Communities Advisory Group meets to receive three information reports: the Sustainability Department's 2023 annual report, an update on a joint Muskoka-area greenhouse gas inventory and climate mitigation plan, and a sustainability plan for short-term rental registration. The group is also asked to adopt its September 18, 2023 minutes. No decisions or bylaws are scheduled; the reports are marked for information only.

• Sustainability Annual Report 2023 covers FoodCyclers (320 units sold), Rendezvous Park, and MECP phragmites work
• Update on Muskoka Joint Area Municipal GHG Inventory & Climate Change Mitigation Plan; Tatham Engineering Limited recommended for the contract
• Sustainability Plan for Short Term Rental Registration report 2023-222
• Adoption of September 18, 2023 minutes
• Agenda notes an 11:00 a.m. addendum

Committee of Adjustment

The Township of Georgian Bay Committee of Adjustment meets November 17, 2023 to hold public hearings and decide six minor variance applications. The most contested is A22-15 at 862 Haskett's Drive (Santoro), a sleeping cabin proposal deferred three times since 2022 over neighbour objections, lot coverage calculations, and building setbacks. The committee will also hear applications for properties on Georgian Bay Shore, Severn River, and Rocky Shore Road, and will adopt minutes from its October 13, 2023 meeting.

• Minor Variance A22-15 (862 Haskett's Drive - Santoro): sleeping cabin; staff recommend approval with 13.5% lot coverage within 60 m of high water mark, 11.7% total lot coverage, 2 m interior side yard setback, and 1.5 m setback between dwelling and sleeping cabin
• Minor Variance A23-06 (13888 Georgian Bay Shore - DeQuartel)
• Minor Variance A23-10 (2 Island 3370 Georgian Bay Shore - Gane)
• Minor Variance A23-45 (14 Island 20 Severn River - Begin)
• Minor Variance A23-48 (2 Island 1670 - Johnson) and A23-49 (379 Rocky Shore Road - MacIntyre)

Special Council (Budget)

The Township of Georgian Bay Council is holding a special budget meeting to review the 2024 Budget Draft #1, presented by the Director of Finance/Treasurer. The draft proposes an 11.47% overall increase in the Township portion of property taxes, including a 9.45% general levy increase and a 16.27% capital levy increase, and outlines a current operating deficit of $484,200. Council is being asked to direct staff to prepare Draft #2 with changes, or to prepare a budget by-law containing the proposed changes.

• 2024 Budget Draft #1 proposes an $836,946 overall levy increase (11.47%) over 2023
• Operating deficit of $484,200; $484,200 in additional general tax revenues proposed
• $623,543 increase in salaries and benefits, including new Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and IT support positions
• $146,000 increase (41.7%) in funding for Georgian Bay Public Library, to $496,000
• New user fees proposed: $200,000 Municipal Accommodation Tax, $200,000 Short Term Rental Registration fees, $40,000 Fire Permits

Council

The Council is reviewing a Phase 2 report for a proposed research and education hub in Honey Harbour. The report includes a site plan and an estimated building cost of approximately $13 million. Magnus Associates recommends proceeding to Phase 3 to secure external funding.

• William Davis Great Lakes Education and Research Centre Phase 2 Final Report
• $13M estimated building cost for the proposed facility
• Honey Bee Festival 2024 status review
• Fire Department Tanker Tender report
• Quarter 3 Budget Versus Actual variance report

Planning Council

The Planning Council will discuss several zoning by-law amendments and an official plan amendment. The meeting also includes a presentation on the District of Muskoka's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z23-15 (2507 Honey Harbour Road)
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z23-18 (182 High Street)
• Official Plan Amendment O22-03 (Six Mile Lake Ratepayers Alliance)
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z23-20 (Tsunami Investment Corporation)
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z23-21 (1709173 Ontario Inc.)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a draft by-law to regulate and register short-term rentals. The proposal includes annual registration fees for hosts and an incremental fine system for non-compliance.

• Annual registration fee of $225-$250 for light rental hosts (20 days or less)
• Annual registration fee of $900-$1000 for regular rental hosts (21 days or more)
• Administrative Monetary Penalty System fines of $500 for 1st offence, $1000 for 2nd, and $1500 for 3rd+
• Granicus software agreement for data collection at an annual fee of $13,995.46
• Conversion of a seasonal by-law enforcement officer to a year-round position

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee will discuss the Committee Terms of Reference Policy 2023-006-CL and the 2024 Work Plan Summary. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding Committee of Adjustment notice signs.

• Discussion of Committee Terms of Reference Policy 2023-006-CL
• Review of 2024 Work Plan Summary
• Discussion regarding Committee of Adjustment notice signs

Special Council (Budget)

Council is meeting to discuss 2024 budget requests from various organizations and review staff data for budget preparation. The meeting includes presentations from the Muskoka Watershed Council, the Severn Sound Environmental Association, and the Georgian Bay Public Library.

• Muskoka Watershed Council request for $5,000 in 2024 funding
• Severn Sound Environmental Association 2024 total contribution request of $124,715
• Staff Report 2023-193 regarding 2024 Budget Council input and preparation data
• Public hearing for 2024 budget requests from Muskoka Watershed Council and SSEA

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment met to conduct public hearings for several land use applications. The meeting included decisions on property severances and minor variances for various residential construction projects.

• Provisional approval of Consent Applications B23-29 and B23-30 for 87 Corrievale Road
• Approval of Minor Variance A23-40 for a detached garage at 413 Crooked Bay Road
• Approval of Minor Variance A23-10 for a dock, boathouse, and sleeping cabin at 2 Island 3370 Georgian Bay Shore
• Deferral of Minor Variance A22-15 for a sleeping cabin at 862 Haskett's Drive

Committee of the Whole - 11 Oct 2023 - CANCELLED

The scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting for Georgian Bay on October 11, 2023, was cancelled. No agenda items or discussions were recorded for this session.

Planning Council

The Planning Council is reviewing a zoning by-law amendment to legalize a building and deck expansion. Staff have recommended denial because they believe the structure is a sleeping cabin rather than the proposed dryland boathouse.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z23-16 (2 Island 1120 Georgian Bay)
• Deeming By-law Application DM23-03 (157 Nicholson Road)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z18-22 (LPAT DeCloe decision)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z22-15 (OLT North Pacific Investments Inc. decision)
• Minor Variance Fee Refund A23-41 (134 Echo Bay Road)

Council

The Council will review the Southern Georgian Bay OPP second quarter report and several staff reports. Discussion items include a paid parking study update, a rideshare pilot program, and resident trailer parking.

• Southern Georgian Bay OPP Second Quarter Police Service Board Report
• Paid Parking Study Update
• Rideshare Pilot Program
• Resident Trailer Parking
• Development Charges Consulting Services RFP Results

Special Council (Closed)

This Special Council meeting is held in closed session to discuss legal matters and solicitor-client privilege. The agenda includes discussions regarding a temporary use by-law and draft plan conditions for OBD Developments Inc.

• Temporary Use By-law Application Z22-12 (OBD Developments Inc.)
• Draft Plan Conditions for Block 14 - Waterside C2008-6 (OBD Developments Inc.)
• By-law 2023-000 to confirm Special Council proceedings

Sustainable Communities Advisory Group

The Sustainable Communities Advisory Group is meeting to discuss the FCM GHG Retrofit Project. The group will hold a consultation regarding Efficiency Engineering. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous minutes.

• Consultation with Efficiency Engineering regarding the FCM GHG Retrofit Project

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding several consent and minor variance applications. These include requests for land severances and construction variances at various residential properties.

• Consent Applications B23-29 and B23-30 (87 Corrievale Road)
• Minor Variance A22-15 (862 Haskett's Drive)
• Minor Variance A23-10 (2 Island 3370 Georgian Bay Shore)
• Minor Variance A23-34 (374 Portage Road)
• Minor Variance A23-35 (7690 Go Home Lake Shore)

Planning Council

The Planning Council is considering a Zoning By-law Amendment for the Bressette property. The proposal seeks to re-zone parts of the land to include Environmental Protection zones for wetlands and buffers while allowing residential use on the remaining dry land.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z23-11 (951 Honey Harbour Road)
• Re-zoning of retained and severed lands to R1, EP-W, and EP-W-xx zones
• Proposed lot frontage of 56.41 metres for the severed lot
• Environmental Impact Study regarding wetlands and Eastern Foxsnake habitat

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the Building Department's annual report, which includes construction values and permit statistics. The committee is also considering the adoption of a new Committee Terms of Reference Policy that introduces provisions for informal working groups.

• Building Department report covering construction value of $30,293,676.00 to August 22, 2023
• Building Department revenue of $380,218.15 for the current year
• Proposed adoption of the Committee Terms of Reference Policy
• Discussion of a planned 2024 building permit fee study to be funded by reserves
• Report on 32 building complaints and 12 stop work orders issued in 2023

Council

The Council is reviewing the 2023-2024 work plan and discussing the Housing Accelerator Fund for Port Severn and Honey Harbour. The meeting also includes discussions on municipal grant policies and protecting Council members.

• Award of water quality testing RFP to Generations Effect
• Discussion of Housing Accelerator Fund for Port Severn and Honey Harbour
• Review of Municipal Grant Policy Version 2 of 2023
• Proposed Cemetery Care and Maintenance Fund increase
• Appointment of Township Council Representative to the Muskoka Housing Task Force 2.0

Sustainable Communities Advisory Group

The Sustainable Communities Advisory Group will meet to discuss various committee projects and undergo training on procedure, conduct, and accessibility. The group will also review strategic directions including environmental protection and planning policies.

• Committee training on Procedure By-law, Code of Conduct, and Accessibility
• Discussion of FoodCycler project
• Discussion of FCM GHG Retrofit Project
• Discussion of Community Gardens
• Discussion of Honey Bee Festival and Food Banks

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings for several consent and minor variance applications. These items include requests for lot additions, easements, and construction variances across various properties in the Township.

• Consent Applications B23-23 and B23-24 (155 Lone Pine Road)
• Consent Applications B23-25, B23-26 and B23-27 (434 South Bay Road)
• Minor Variance Application A23-20 (116 Heath Valley Trail)
• Minor Variance Application A23-22 (51 Kings Farm Road)
• Minor Variance Application A23-24 (44 Sanders Drive)

Planning Council

The Council is reviewing an application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to allow for the creation of two new residential lots from a single 3.29-hectare property. The proposal includes rezoning sensitive land areas to Environmental Protection zones to protect local wetlands.

• Official Plan Amendment O23-03 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z23-07 (87 Corrievale Road)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z23-10 (622 Hasketts Drive)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z23-12 (116 Musky Bay Road)
• Consent Agreement for B22-22a and B22-22b (213 Duffys Lane)
• Minor Variance Fees and Costs review for 226 Echo Bay Road

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposed Municipal Grant Policy to consolidate previous grant programs. The new policy aims to cover community events, recreation, and capital projects for eligible non-profit organizations.

• Proposed Municipal Grant Policy (Report 2023-133)
• Repeal of Event Grant Funding (2017-003-AD) and Municipal Recreation Grant (2016-000-FN) policies
• Grant requests up to $5,000 to be managed under the new policy
• Requests exceeding $5,000 require direct delegation to Council
• Committee Terms of Reference Policy Addendum (Report 2023-155)

Council

The Council will review the 2023-2024 work plan and the second quarter budget variance report. Discussions include the Housing Accelerator Fund for Port Severn and Honey Harbour, as well as updates on Hasketts Drive drainage and road needs.

• Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) for Port Severn and Honey Harbour
• Quarter 2 Budget Versus Actual variance report
• Hasketts Drive drainage update
• Road Needs Study
• Ticknor Subdivision preliminary engineering

Special Council (Training)

This Special Council meeting is dedicated to Municipal Act training for council members. The agenda consists of procedural items and strategic direction discussions.

• Municipal Act training for members
• Discussion of strategic directions
• By-law 2023-079 confirming Special Council proceedings

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding several consent and minor variance applications. These items involve property severances and requests for zoning exceptions across various locations in the Township.

• Consent Application B23-03(a) and B23-03(b) (Hungry Bay Road - McCart)
• Consent Application B23-20 (65 Bailey Road) and B23-21 (49 Colony Road)
• Minor Variance Application A23-10 (2 Island 3370 Georgian Bay Shore)
• Minor Variance Application A23-12 (838 Island 2210)
• Minor Variance Application A23-13 (352 Grises Road)

Planning Council

The Planning Council is considering a proposal to review Gross Floor Area policies for dwellings in the Six Mile Lake waterfront community. Staff recommend conducting this review in-house to inform the 2024 Official Plan review. The proposal includes requesting specific funding for planning students and external consultants.

• Proposed $88,500 budget for 2023 Six Mile Lake review
• Proposed $88,500 budget for 2024 Six Mile Lake review
• Deeming By-law Application D23-01 (13 Joseph Street)
• Deeming By-law Application D23-02 (187 Toby’s Road)
• Ontario Land Tribunal settlement regarding North Pacific Zoning By-law #2023-019

Council

Council will hear a first quarter report and marine program update from the Bracebridge OPP. The Muskoka Watershed Council will also provide a 2023 update regarding watershed health and report cards.

• Bracebridge OPP First Quarter 2023 Detailed and Summary Reports
• Muskoka Watershed Council 2023 Update for Municipal Councils
• Review of 2022 Audited Financial Statements
• 2024 Budget Process and Timetable
• By-law 2023-XXX regarding Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS)

Special Council (Closed)

This special closed meeting of the Georgian Bay Council involves discussions on personal matters regarding employees and labour relations. The Council will also address appointments for the MacTier Arena Advisory Committee.

• HR update regarding personal matters of identifiable individuals and labour relations
• MacTier Arena Advisory Committee appointments
• By-law 2023-XXX to confirm Council proceedings

Special Council

This special meeting is designated for an Insights Workshop intended for member education or training. The agenda also includes a closed session and the adoption of By-law 2023-071 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.

• Insights Workshop for member training
• Closed Session
• By-law 2023-071 to confirm meeting proceedings

Special Council

The Special Council is meeting to appoint three students as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers. The meeting also includes a closed session and a municipal site tour for training purposes.

• By-law 2023-000: Appointment of Mackenzie Calladine, Matthew Economou, and Nivetha Chanderasakeran as MLEO summer appointments
• Closed session and municipal site tour for member education or training
• By-law 2022-000: Confirming the proceedings of the Special Council meeting

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding several land use applications. These include requests for property severances to create new residential lots and minor variances for various construction projects.

• Consent Application B22-04(a-d): Severance to create four new residential lots at 182 High Street
• Consent Application B23-11 through B23-19: Applications regarding O'Hara Point Road
• Consent Application B23-04 through B23-08(b): Applications regarding Toby's Road
• Minor Variance A22-15: Application for 862 Hasketts Drive
• Minor Variance A23-07: Application for 385 Steep Rock Road

Planning Council

The Planning Council is considering several zoning by-law amendments and official plan amendments. The meeting also includes multiple applications to close and purchase original shore road allowances for residential properties.

• Shore road allowance purchase for 15 and 21 Hunter Lane for $3,988 plus HST
• Shore road allowance purchase for 27 Hunter Lane for $7,962 plus HST
• Shore road allowance application for 20 Island 320 Severn River
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z22-28 at 213 Duffys Lane
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z23-06 at 253 South Bay Road

Special Council

This Special Council meeting includes a closed session to discuss CAO KPI setting and personal matters regarding identifiable individuals or labour relations. The agenda also includes the adoption of a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings.

• Closed session regarding CAO KPI setting
• Closed session regarding personal matters and labour relations
• By-law 2023-XXX to confirm Special Council proceedings

Council

The Township of Georgian Bay Council is reviewing a 2022 water quality report from McMaster University and receiving a water levels update. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2023 final tax rate, municipal facility emissions, and various local infrastructure and by-law items.

• 2022 Water Quality Report presentation by Dr. Pat Chow-Fraser
• Water Levels Update from Georgian Bay Great Lakes Foundation
• By-law 2023-XXX regarding the 2023 Final Tax Rate
• Honey Harbour Pickleball Courts report
• Fireworks By-law exemptions for June 10 and July 29, 2023

Special Council

Council will discuss a study regarding the replacement or upgrade of the Township's solid waste bin sites. The discussion follows a requirement from the MECP to remove unpermitted bin sites by April 2025. The meeting also includes a discussion on a bulk purchase of FoodCycler units.

• Discussion of Solid Waste Needs and Wants Study alternatives
• FoodCycler bulk purchase (Hazelton)
• Request for information regarding water quality data
• Proposed bin site upgrades or new collection methods

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment met to hold public hearings on several minor variance and consent applications. The meeting included discussions on lot additions, shoreline residential developments, and building expansions.

• Minor Variance A22-11: Proposed increase of maximum lot coverage from 10% to 18.5% at 111 Carson Way
• Minor Variance A23-02: Application regarding 2 Island 3180
• Minor Variance A23-03: Application regarding 129 Heath Valley Trail
• Minor Variance A23-05: Application regarding 52 Bonneville Road
• Staff Report 2023-46: Information regarding Bill 23 changes to appeal rights

Special Council (Strategic Planning)

This Special Council meeting is dedicated to a strategic planning exercise. The session focuses on establishing strategic directions for the township, including environment, transparency, and infrastructure.

• Discussion of strategic directions: natural environment, transparency, fiscal responsibility, development, and infrastructure
• Deputation by Erik Lockhart from Queen's Executive Decision Centre regarding Strategic Planning Exercise Day 3 of 3
• By-law 2023-XXX to confirm Council proceedings

Planning Council

The Planning Council is reviewing minor variance agreements and potential fee reimbursements for property owners. The meeting also addresses a long-standing severance matter involving land transfers for Bass Bay Road.

• Minor Variance Agreement for 210 Pratts Road
• Minor Variance Agreement for 161 West Shore Road
• Re-zoning fee reimbursement request for 116 Musky Bay Road
• Bressette land transfer for $1 at 951 Honey Harbour Road
• Proposed $4,562.84 peer review refund for the Bressette matter

Special Council (Capital Budget)

The Township of Georgian Bay is reviewing a proposed two-year capital budget for 2023 and 2024. The budget includes funding for equipment, facilities, fleet, parks, and roads. New asset additions are projected to result in a 1.4% tax increase in the capital levy for 2024.

• Proposed 2023 capital spending of $2,921,264
• Proposed 2024 capital spending of $4,639,207
• New sidewalk in Honey Harbour from LCBO to POHH ($120,000)
• Replacement of T1 Single Axle Tanker ($550,000)
• Replacement of T2 Single Axle Tanker ($550,000)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss improving how councillors are notified of emergencies like road closures and power outages. They will also consider a proposal regarding garbage tag allocations for residents due to District waste limits.

• Investigation into emergency response communication systems for councillors
• Proposal to request 104 garbage tags per household from the District
• Discussion of $8.00 cost per additional garbage tag

Council

The Council will review a Climate Action Plan and an update on short-term rental registration. The meeting includes presentations on library operations, municipal software, and the OPP 1st Quarter Report.

• Climate Action Plan staff report
• Short Term Rental Registration Update
• OPP 1st Quarter Report and billing report
• Update By-laws for Condos (Hazelton)
• Inland Lakes Water Testing 2023

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings for several consent and minor variance applications. The meeting includes a staff report regarding changes to appeal rights under Bill 23.

• Consent Application B23-02: Lot addition to sever 13.1 hectares from 217 Musky Bay Road to 201 Musky Bay Road
• Consent Application B22-22: Application for 213 Duffys Lane
• Minor Variance A22-23: Application for 855 Kings Farm Road
• Minor Variance A23-04: Application for 503 Berwick Road
• Staff Report 2023-46: Bill 23 changes to appeal rights for minor variances and consents

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2022 annual report for the Fire and Emergency Services Department. The report details departmental staffing, training hours, emergency response statistics, and revenue generated during the 2022 calendar year.

• 2022 Fire and Emergency Services Annual Report review
• Fire Department revenue of $141,347.76 for 2022
• Report of 2,964 hours of training and certification in 2022
• Report of 3,015 staff hours of emergency response in 2022
• Discussion regarding All Hands Event and Personality Tests

Planning Council

The Planning Council is reviewing an application to close an original shore road allowance to allow for future development. The proposal involves selling 6,245.3 square metres of land for a total price of $74,943.60 plus HST.

• Application to close shore road allowance R22-12 at 7958 Go Home Lake Shore
• Sale of 6,245.3 square metres of land for $74,943.60 plus HST
• Consent Agreement for B21-08 1345610 Ontario Inc.
• Site Plan Control Appointment

Council

Council will review the 2022 annual report and calls for service from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP. The meeting includes discussions on municipal fees, sand provision for private roads, and the 2023 operating budget by-law.

• 2022 Southern Georgian Bay OPP Annual Report
• 2023 Operating Budget By-law
• Fees and Charges By-law amendment
• Provision of sand for private roads
• Road sweeping RFQ results

Special Council (Strategic Planning)

This Special Council meeting is dedicated to a strategic planning exercise. Council will discuss five strategic directions, including environmental preservation, government transparency, and infrastructure management.

• Strategic planning exercise (Day 2 of 3) led by Erik Lockhart of Queen's Executive Decision Centre
• Discussion of strategic directions: natural environment, transparency, fiscal responsibility, development, and infrastructure
• Confirmation of proceedings via By-law 2022-XXX and By-law 2023-XXX

Special Council (Budget)

The Special Council is reviewing the fourth draft of the 2023 budget. Staff have presented options to reduce the budget shortfall through various departmental cuts and hiring freezes.

• Proposed general tax revenue increase of $454,542
• Proposed capital revenue increase of $312,736
• Projected 11.7% Township (Lower Tier) taxation revenue increase
• Proposed 5.4% overall taxation increase including district and education
• Staff recommendation to direct budget by-law in line with 'option 3'

Special Council (Closed Session)

This Special Council meeting is held in a closed session to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals and labour relations or employee negotiations. The agenda also includes setting CAO KPIs.

• Closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations
• CAO KPI setting

Special Council (Strategic Planning)

The Special Council meeting is dedicated to a strategic planning exercise. The session includes discussions on five strategic directions, including environment, transparency, and infrastructure.

• Strategic planning exercise Day 1 of 2
• Deputation by Erik Lockhart from Queen's Executive Decision Centre
• Discussion of strategic directions: natural environment, transparency, fiscal responsibility, development, and infrastructure
• By-law 2023-035 to confirm Council proceedings

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment met to conduct public hearings for several consent and minor variance applications. The session included discussions on property setbacks, septic locations, and shoreline protections.

• Consent Application B22-19 (253 South Bay Road): Provisional approval granted for lot severance
• Minor Variance A22-20 (865 Kings Farm Road): Approval for construction of a ramp, dock, and boatport
• Minor Variance A22-18 (161 West Shore Road): Approval for a 2-storey dwelling, deck, and garage
• Minor Variance A21-32 (8 Island 3480): Approval for minor variance to Zoning By-law 2014-75
• Consent Application B22-11 (908 Hungry Bay Road): Application deferred to resolve title issues

Planning Council

The Planning Council will review three zoning by-law amendment applications. The primary discussion involves a proposal at 180 Kings Farm Road to reconstruct a dwelling with increased height, width, and floor area.

• Zoning Amendment Z23-01: 180 Kings Farm Road (Townsend) redevelopment
• Zoning Amendment Z23-04: 908 Hungry Bay Road (Sanders)
• Zoning Amendment Z22-29: 2814 Twelve Mile Bay Rd (Forbes)
• Proposed 186% increase in Gross Floor Area at 180 Kings Farm Road

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2023 draft budget and three potential funding options involving township reserves and tax increases. Additionally, Councillor Peter Cooper has proposed establishing formal policies and guidelines for the creation and amendment of community plans.

• 2023 Draft Budget discussion with $1,030,622 in budget cuts to date
• Budget Option 1: 19.75% Township tax increase with no reserve use
• Budget Option 2: 16.69% Township tax increase using $200,000 in reserves
• Budget Option 3: 13.63% Township tax increase using $400,000 in reserves
• Proposal to defer community plan amendments until new guidelines are adopted

Council

The Council will hear a presentation regarding a petition to ban unnecessary aerial pesticide spraying. Other items include tender results for Honey Harbour pickleball, parking by-law amendments, and a request for planning costs.

• Presentation on 2023 Spray Ban petition regarding aerial pesticide use
• Honey Harbour Pickleball tender results
• Parking By-law Amendment regarding fire routes
• Muskoka Road 38 renaming project
• MPAC Council Orientation presentation

Special Council (Closed Session)

This Special Council meeting is held in closed session to discuss personal matters regarding identifiable individuals and labour relations or employee negotiations. The agenda also includes setting CAO KPIs and confirming the meeting's proceedings via by-law.

• Closed session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations
• CAO KPI setting
• By-law 2023-XXX to confirm Council proceedings

Special Council (Budget)

The Township of Georgian Bay Council is reviewing the third draft of the 2023 budget. The draft includes a proposed tax increase of $1,416,000 (21.6%) to balance the budget. Staff have presented 16 options and $312,000 in found savings for Council to consider.

• 2023 Budget Draft #3 with a proposed $1,416,000 tax increase
• Allocation of up to $25,000 for land water quality testing
• Allocation of up to $75,000 for a full-time temporary recruiter
• Presentation of 16 budget options totaling $787,550
• Identification of $312,600 in other identified items

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hold public hearings for several consent and minor variance applications. These include requests for lot severances and relief from zoning by-laws for various properties in the Township.

• Consent Application B22-11: Severance at 908 Hungry Bay Road (Sanders)
• Consent Application B22-19: Consent at 253 South Bay Road (Remazki)
• Minor Variance A22-20: Variance at 865 Kings Farm Road (Woerner)
• Minor Variance A22-18: Variance at 161 West Shore Road (Clapp)
• Minor Variance A21-32: Variance at 8 Island 3480 Georgian Bay (Wishart)

Committee of the Whole Cancelled

The scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting for the Township of Georgian Bay was cancelled. All items originally on the agenda will be placed on a future agenda.

• Cancellation of the February 14, 2023, Committee of the Whole meeting

Planning Council

The Planning Council is considering several zoning by-law amendments, including a request to rezone 10 Fern Avenue to allow a single detached dwelling. The meeting also addresses a rezoning request for 201 Nicholson Road to facilitate a property severance and consolidation.

• Zoning amendment Z21-12: Rezoning 10 Fern Avenue from R3 to R4 to allow a single detached dwelling with a 20-metre railway setback
• Zoning amendment Z22-27: Rezoning 201 Nicholson Road from CM1-2(H) to SR1 to facilitate property severance
• Zoning amendment Z22-12: Temporary use by-law for rock crushing at Oak Bay Developments
• Zoning amendment Z22-15: Rezoning application for 1300 Honey Harbour Road
• Zoning amendment Z22-21 to Z22-26: Multiple applications for Royal Island (L'Ecuyer)

Council

The Council will review staff reports regarding short-term rental policies and updates to the Animal Control By-law. The meeting also includes discussions on severance fees for Hungry Bay Road and a partnership with the Southwest Fire Academy.

• Short Term Rental (STR) Policy Update
• Animal Control By-law Update for Lifetime Dog License
• 908 Hungry Bay Road Severance Fees and Costs
• Southwest Fire Academy Partnership
• By-law amendment for Fees and Charges

Special Council

The Township of Georgian Bay is reviewing the third draft of the 2023 operating budget. This draft includes a proposed taxation increase of $1,155,690 and a $50,000 allocation for inland water quality testing.

• Proposed 2023 taxation increase of $1,155,690
• Proposed $50,000 budget allocation for inland water quality testing
• Proposed $545,213 in external funding for the 2023 budget
• Proposed $397,000 transfer from the carry forward reserve
• Discussion of 2023 Budget - Draft #3

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding land consent and minor variance applications. The meeting includes reviews of development proposals for properties on Trans Canada Bay Road and Echo Bay Road.

• Consent Application B22-21 (92 Trans Canada Bay Road - Jarvis)
• Minor Variance Application A22-19 (226 Echo Bay Road - Wrycraft)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing updates to the Procedure By-law regarding hybrid meeting attendance and Council remuneration. Staff are also reviewing the purchase price for shore road allowances to transition from square metre to linear metre pricing.

• Review of hybrid meeting attendance and potential 50% remote limit
• Proposed updates to IT stipends and meeting allowances for Council members
• Proposed shore road allowance purchase price of $242 per linear metre
• Review of the Georgian Bay Great Lakes Foundation November 2022 Newsletter

Planning Council

The Council is considering a zoning amendment to allow a new recreational dwelling at 78 Forest Lane. The proposal requests a reduced front yard setback and a slight increase in the maximum gross floor area due to site topography.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z22-19 (78 Forest Lane - DeJong)
• Proposed reduction of front yard setback from 20m to 16m
• Proposed increase of maximum gross floor area from 5% (205 m2) to 5.2% (212 m2)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments O22-04 and Z22-20 (99 Lagoon Road - Gravina)

Council

The Council is reviewing the 2023 budget notice from the Severn Sound Environmental Association and hearing presentations from Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare. The meeting also includes discussions on the interim tax levy, annual borrowing by-laws, and various municipal appointments.

• Severn Sound Environmental Association 2023 budget notice ($111,896 total for Township)
• By-law 2023-XXX regarding Interim Tax Levy
• By-law 2023-XXX regarding Annual Borrowing By-law
• Muskoka Labour Attraction and Retention RED Grant Funding report
• Municipal appointments for Committee of Adjustment, Library Board, and Planning Advisory Committee

Special Council (Budget)

The Township of Georgian Bay is reviewing the second draft of its 2023 operating budget. This draft shows a current operating deficit of $1,201,118, which is an improvement from the $2,604,051 deficit in the first draft. Council is directed to prepare a third draft that includes external funding and potential reserve transfers.

• 2023 Budget Draft #2 with a $1,201,118 operating deficit
• $598,641 in municipal grants and external funding included in considerations
• $75,000 for Food Cyclers project
• $50,000 for Fire Master Plan
• $20,000 for Phase 2 of waste study