THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF GEORGINA
Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee Agenda

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Virtual Meeting

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

“The Town of Georgina recognizes and acknowledges that we are on lands originally used and occupied by the First Peoples of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous Peoples, and on behalf of the Mayor and Council, we would like to 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.

We also recognize the unique relationship the Chippewas have with the lands and waters of this territory.  They are the water protectors and environmental stewards of these lands and we join them in these responsibilities.”

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

4.

INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

5.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

6.

DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

7.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1.

Minutes of the Meeting held on March 11, 2025

8.

SPEAKERS

9.

DELEGATIONS/ PETITIONS

10.

PRESENTATIONS

11.

REPORTS

1.

Memorandum, Proposed Advisory Committee Meeting Format

Committee to decide on the preferred meeting format based on Council Resolution, C-2025-0107 (see attachments).

12.

GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

1.

Council Endorsement of Disposition Item 12.1.a

Please be advised that at its meeting on April 2, 2025, Council endorsed disposition Item No. 12.1.a, regarding the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee requesting the Georgina Fire Department provide Grain Bin Safety Training.

RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0081

That Town Council receive and endorse the suggestion made by the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee (GAgAC) to direct staff to arrange a Grain Bin Safety training session with the Georgina Fire Department.

2.

Livestock Pound Keeper Update

Mike Hutchinson, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement, to provide an update on Livestock Pound keeper legislation and information.

3.

Discussion on Disposition Item from January 15, 2025 Council Meeting

Committee to discuss and review attachments on Disposition Item from January 15, 2025 Council Meeting.

At the January 15, 2025 Council meeting, the following motion was passed to refer correspondence to the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee for its consideration.

RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0011

Moved By Councillor Genge
Seconded By Regional Councillor Davison

That the January 15, 2025 General Information Items (i) to (viii) be received and that Item (v), being correspondence from the Township of Oro-Medonte concerning its position to increase the tile Drain Loan Limit, be forwarded to the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee for consideration and to Council Members for information purposes.

4.

Discussion on Disposition Item from February 26, 2025 Council Meeting

Committee to discuss and review attachments on Disposition Item from
February 26, 2025 Council Meeting.

At the February 26, 2025 Council Meeting, the following motion was passed to refer correspondence to the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee for information and discussion.

Item 12.1 g. York Region Food Council's Food Charter outlining collective values and priorities, a guiding document for food-related policies and action to foster healthy communities.

RESOLUTION NO. C-2025-0053

Moved By Regional Councillor Davison
Seconded By Councillor Neeson

That Town Council endorse the York Region Food Council's Food Charter outlining collective values and priorities, a guiding document for food-related policies and action to foster healthy communities, and that the Food Charter be forwarded to the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee and the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee for discussion and information.

13.

MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

14.

OTHER BUSINESS

15.

CLOSED SESSION

16.

MOTION TO ADJOURN