February 10, 2022 Town Page

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Customer Service is available during facility closures. You can reach the team at 905-478-4282 or reach us online through either of these methods:

Email Customer Service  Customer Service Website Page 

Upcoming Council Meetings 

From February 1, 2022

Covid-19 Updates - A staff memo was presented to Council outlining key Town COVID-19 updates. This includes the reopening of the Civic Centre, Sports Complex and other facilities to the public. The libraries remain open with limited capacity. For additional information, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Covid19.

Yonge and Green Lane Development Master Plan - The Yonge and Green Lane concept for development was presented to Council. The area consists of 150 acres at the northeast corner of Yonge and Green Lane. The concept has many sustainable features and zones that are comprised of residential, commercial, natural environment and public spaces. Fully built out, the development is expected to have 3000 units for about 6,000 people.

Development Charge (DC) Changes - Staff presented findings of the Development Charges Review which took place in 2021. The review included consultation with Council,
developers, and other stakeholders. Although the current DC Bylaw expires May 2024, an amendment is required to address increasing costs related to rising infrastructure and
construction projects – particularly for the Health and Active Living Plaza for which construction is expected to begin by the end of 2022. The new rates took effect on February 1, 2022.

Next Council Meeting - February 15 at 6 p.m.

The Council meeting agenda will be available at noon on February 10 at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/agendas 

Get Involved with Council Meetings!

Watch live at: https://eastgwillimbury.civicweb.net/Portal/ 

Covid-19 Information

FACILITY SCREENING UPDATE

We’ve updated the screening process to enter EG recreational facilities and community centres. Visitors will no longer have to complete the online screening form prior to entering our facilities. Screening questions are posted in the entrance of all facilities and visitors are asked to self-screen when they arrive and verify that they passed the screening with Facility Screeners or the permit holder for unstaffed facilities.

Visitors 12 and up are still required to show proof of vaccination or a medical exemption along with their ID to enter facilities. For more information on COVID-19 measures
in EG, visit the Covid-19 Updates page.

VACCINE APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY

Walk-ins will be accepted for eligible groups to receive first, second and booster doses at York Region vaccination clinics. For information on clinic locations or to book an appointment, visit york.ca/covid19vaccine for details.

Public Notices

EG’S NEW SNOWMOBILE BY-LAW!

Make your next snowmobile ride a fun and safe one by reviewing EG’s new snowmobile rules:

• Operating restrictions from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

• Operating restrictions on any turfed boulevard, defined as that part of the boulevard improved with regularly maintained turf grass

• Exemptions section, which grants an exemption to operate a motorized snow vehicle for emergency purposes by York Regional Police, Town employees and employees of Public Utilities

For more information, please visit our By-laws page.

2022 DOG LICENSES

2022 dog licenses are available at Customer Service! Licenses are $37.70 per dog or $27.90 for seniors 65 and older. To obtain a dog license, visit the Civic Centre during regular business hours or complete the dog license application and credit card authorization form online.

Completed forms and payment can dropped off at Customer Service in the Town’s drop-box or sent by email.

2022 EG FARMERS MARKET APPLICATIONS

Applications to join the EG Farmers Market for the 2022 season are open! If you’re a local farmer or vendor interested in joining us on Thursday’s from 2 to 7 p.m. throughout the
summer, please visit the Farmers Market page for details and to apply.

COVID-19 SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES

Ontario Costs Rebate Program

Ontario businesses that are required to close or reduce
capacity can access the Ontario Costs Rebate Program to receive rebate payments for a portion of the property tax and energy costs. Eligible businesses include restaurants and bars, personal care services, retailers (non-grocery, less than 50,000 sq. ft.), pet and veterinary services, gyms, and other indoor sports/recreation facilities, and more. For further details on this program and how to apply, visit www.ontario.ca/COVIDsupport.

Resilient Communities Fund

The Resilient Communities Fund is available to support nonprofit organizations recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Successful applicants may receive between $5,000 and $150,000 towards eligible projects such as developing new/and or alternative revenue sources, adapting new health and safety protocols, acquiring new equipment, and organizational training.

Application deadline is April 6, 2022 at 5 p.m. For further details on this program and how to apply, visit: https://otf.ca/our-grants/resilient-communities-fund.

EG’s Economic Development team is available to support businesses through their ongoing recovery and assist with navigating programs and resources. New programs are being announced frequently and updated our website at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/covidbusiness.