THE TOWN OF GEORGINA WATERWAYS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA Tuesday, May 21, 2019 6:30 PM Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER “We would like to begin today’s meeting by acknowledging that the Town of Georgina is located over lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples and thank them for sharing this land. We would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbour and friend, one with which we strive to build a cooperative and respectful relationship.” 2. ROLL CALL 3. INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEMS 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Pages 1 to 4 (1) Minutes of the GWAC meeting held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, to be received. 7. DELEGATIONS/SPEAKERS 8. PRESENTATIONS (1) Update on Waterfront Strategy by Dan Buttineau, Director of Recreation and Culture 9. CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS ON THE AGENDA Pages 4 to 8 (1) Report CAO-2019-0019: 2019 Waterfront Parks and Beaches 10. COMMUNICATIONS Pages 9 to 10 (1) Spring Floods Remind Residents to Always Be Ready Pages 11 to 12 (2) Taking Action to Better Plan and Reduce the Impacts of Flooding Pages 13 to 92 (3) Pleasure Craft - Safe Boating Guide 11. OTHER BUSINESS Pages 93 to 96 (1) Lake Simcoe Sign Project (2) Ongoing items: Waterfront Strategy update. Marine Unit Headquarters in Jacksons Point. Dalton and Black River Road, Litter (ongoing) 12. CLOSED SESSION, IF REQUIRED 13. MOTION TO ADJOURN (1) Motion to Adjourn THE TOWN OF GEORGINA WATERWAYS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Tuesday, April 16, 2019 6:30 PM Council Chambers A Committee member orientation will precede the meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER “We would like to begin today’s meeting by acknowledging that the Town of Georgina is located over lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples and thank them for sharing this land. We would also like to acknowledge the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbour and friend, one with which we strive to build a cooperative and respectful relationship.” 2. ROLL CALL/ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR The following Committee members were present: Councillor Frank Sebo Mayor Margaret Quirk David Goldstein (departure – 7:36 PM) Ted Brown Andy Adams Councillor Dave Harding The Following Committee members were absent with regrets: Natasha Charles Stephen Parker The Following Staff members were present: Karyn Stone, Manager of Economic Development Sarah Brislin, Committee Services Coordinator The Committee Services Coordinator opened the floor for nominations for the election of Chair for the 2019-2022 Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee. A Nomination moved by Mayor Quirk and Seconded by David Goldstein for Councillor Frank Sebo. There were no additional Nominations. Councillor Frank Sebo was pronounced Chair through Acclamation. Page 1 of 96 The Committee Coordinator opened the floor for nominations for the election of Vice Chair for the 2019-2022 Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee. A Nomination moved by Councillor Frank Sebo and Seconded by Councillor David Harding for David Goldstein. There were no additional Nominations. David Goldstein was pronounced Vice Chair through Acclamation. Councillor Sebo assumed the role of Chair 3. INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEMS - None 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Ted Brown, Seconded by David Goldstein RESOLUTION NO. GWAC-2019-0001 That the Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee agenda be approved as presented. Carried. 5. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Pages 1-4 (1) Minutes of the GWAC meeting held on Tuesday, May 1st, 2018, to be received. Moved by Mayor Quirk, Seconded by Andy Adams RESOLUTION NO. GWAC-2019-0002 That the minutes of the former Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee’s meeting held on May 1st, 2018, be received. Carried. 7. DELEGATIONS/SPEAKERS - None 8. PRESENTATIONS- None 9. CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS ON THE AGENDA - None 10. COMMUNICATIONS Page 2 of 96 Pages 5-6 (1) Ontario Convening Leaders to Discuss Great Lakes Water Protection Pages 7 - 8 (2) Ontario Cuts Red Tape for Boat Snowmobile and Off-Road Vehicles Industries Moved by Andy Adams, Seconded by Ted Brown RESOLUTION NO. GWAC-2019-0003 That the Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee receive the following Communication Items: 1. Ontario Convening Leaders to Discuss Great Lakes Water Protection 2. Ontario Cuts Red Tape for Boat Snowmobile and Off-Road Vehicles Industries Carried 11. OTHER BUSINESS (1) Brainstorming session The Committee discussed ideas for the remainder of their term (2) Continuing items from previous committee: The Committee discussed the following: Waterfront Strategy update. Marine Unit Headquarters in Jacksons Point. Dalton and Black River Road, Litter – developments – Pitch in week April 22 – 29 (3) Proposed 2019 Meeting Schedule (meetings are scheduled at 6:30 PM): May 21 June 18 September 17 October 15 November 19 12. CLOSED SESSION, IF REQUIRED 13. MOTION TO ADJOURN Page 3 of 96 (1) Motion to Adjourn Moved by Mayor Quirk, Seconded by Councillor Harding RESOLUTION NO. GWAC-2019-000 That the Georgina Waterways Advisory Committee April 16, 2019 meeting adjourn at 8:17 PM. Carried. Next Meeting: Wednesday May 21, 2019 __________________________ Councillor Frank Sebo, Chair __________________________ Sarah Brislin, Committee Services Coordinator Page 4 of 96 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINA REPORT NO. CAO-2019-0019 FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL APRTL 17,2019 SUBJECTi 2019 SEASON - WATERFRONT PARKS/BEACHES REVIEW 1. RECOMMENDATION: 1. That Gouncil receive Report No. GAO-2019-0019 prepared by the Office of the Deputy CAO, dated April 17,2019 respecting 2019 Season-Waterfront Parks/Beaches Review. 2. That Gouncil authorize Staff to proceed with the recommendations contained within Report No. CAO-2019-0019 for the 2019 Season. 3. That Gouncil approve the necessary funding of up to $70,000 from Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve. 2. PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to inform Council respecting the upcoming 2019 season for our waterfront parks and to further inform Council on recommended actions to mitigate the concerns received during summer of 2018. 3. BACKGROUND: Council at its meeting of August 15,2018 received a verbal update from Acting Chief Administrative Officer David Reddon. This update was provided in response to elevated concerns relating to our waterfront parks and beaches. The concerns received from local residents were wide spread and considered substantial to both staff and Council. Complaints from visitors were also received however not to the same degree. A few incidents resulted in conflicts between visitors requiring both Municipal Law Enforcement and Police assistance. Concerns from residents were related to overcrowding, lack of available parking, parking violations, traffic flow concerns, garbage, unsanitary washroom facilities and general inconsiderate behavior. ln response to the verbal update staff were directed to form a working group in order to assess concerns received from the 2018 season and present potential options for the 2019 season. 4. ANALYSIS: Staff from Parks, Recreation, Economic Development, Municipal Law Enforcement and York Regional Police gathered for a number of meetings to review the concerns from the 2018 Season. The following outcomes/recommendations have resulted from Page 5 of 96 Page 2 of Report No. CAO-2019-0019 those discussions and staff are recommending that a number of changes be considered in order to mitigate as many negative impacts as possible for the 2019 season. o lncreased Police visibility o lncreased garbage collection o lncreased maintenance of washroom facilities . Reassigning staff to specific locations to increase visibility during peak periods o Reassigning Municipal Law Enforcement duties to increase visibility peak periods o Dedicated spaces for residents at all pay and display parking facilities. The number of spaces at each location will be assessed by staff while considering maximum utilization of available spaces to prevent overflow traffic on area streets, loss of revenue, accessible parking provisions and the health & safety of staff. o A-Frame Signs be erected at major entrances to the municipality to give advance notice that beachfront parking facilities are at capacity and fullto assist with deterring overcrowding and overflow onto our roadways, which are most often restricted parking areas. A progressive parking enforcement approach to escalate promptly and to ensure the towing of vehicles in situations where emergency vehicle access is impacted. o No cannabis or vaping signage will be added to existing no smoking signage. Challenges remain respecting beach overcrowding which significantly contributed to the concerns and the lack of ability to effectively address these concerns based on the limited number and size of the beachfronts. lt is essential that the Waterfront Strategy is comprehensive and provides a thorough review and makes recommendations to address the substantial impacts that overcrowding creates on our waterfront parks/beach, operations/facilities, roadways and area residents. Progressive and innovative opportunities must be considered. 5. RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN: This report addresses the following strategic goal(s) GOAL 2: "Promote a High Quality of Life" - HEALTHY, SAFE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES GOAL 4: "Provide