THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWN OF GEORGINA

Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
-
Location:
Virtual Meeting
Members of Committee Present:
  • Margaret Quirk
  • Charlene Biggerstaff
  • Michael Oyston
  • Hanna Gillis
  • Arati Nijsure
Members of Committee Absent:
  • Alicia Lauzon
Staff Present:
  • Hillary Thompson
  • Kelly Atkinson
  • Patti White

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

 

As noted above

3.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S)

 

4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0023
    Moved ByMichael Oyston
    Seconded ByHanna Gillis

    That the April 9, 2024 Agenda, be approved as presented.



    Carried

5.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

6.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

1.
Minutes of the March 5, 2024 Meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - GEDAC_Mar05_2024 - English.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0025
    Moved ByCharlene Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByHanna Gillis

    That the Minutes of the Meeting held on March 5, 2024 be approved as presented.



    Carried

7.
SPEAKERS

 

1.
Community Risk Profile

 

Deputy Chief, Lorianne Zwicker of Georgina Fire and Rescue Services, to provide update.

Patti White left the meeting at 7:04 PM.
Patti White joined the meeting at 7:12 PM.
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0025
    Moved ByCharlene Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByHanna Gillis

    That the presentation regarding Community Risk Assessment provided by Georgina Fire and Rescue Services Deputy Chief, Lorianne Zwicker, be received as presented.



    Carried

8.
DELEGATIONS/ PETITIONS

 

9.
PRESENTATIONS

 

1.
10 Commitments of Equity Diversity and Inclusion

This item has attachments. 
1.Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities.pdf

Councillor Biggerstaff to provide an update surrounding the Town of Georgina's commitment to the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities

  • RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0026
    Moved ByMichael Oyston
    Seconded ByHanna Gillis

    That the presentation regarding the 10 Commitments of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, provided by Vice Chair, Councillor Charlene Biggerstaff, be received as presented.



    Carried

10.
REPORTS

 

11.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0027
    Moved ByHanna Gillis
    Seconded ByCharlene Biggerstaff

    That the General Information items pertaining to the Good Food Collective, MDIG, the Pan-African Flag raising, Pride Month celebrations and 4 Seasons Training, be approved as presented.



    Carried

1.
Good Food Collective

This item has attachments. 
1.The Good Food Collective.pdf

Committee to discuss sponsoring a cultural lunch event.

The request shall be that the Committee sponsor lunches throughout the year, particularly one in June and the others being of cultural lunches reflective of the Community. 

  • RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0028
    Moved ByCharlene Biggerstaff
    Seconded ByMichael Oyston

    That Staff be directed to connect with the Good Food Collective to arrange for the Committee to sponsor three, $200 lunch events.



    Carried

2.
Municipal Diversity andInclusion Group (MDI)

 

Patti White and Kelly Atkinson to provide an update about what is going on around York Region. 

3.
Pan-African Flag Raising and Celebration

 

Patti White to provide update to Committee. 

The Committee can expect a formal structure for this event to become available in June. 

4.
Pride Month Plans in Georgina

 

Patti White and Mayor Quirk to discuss opportunities for Committee member involvement in various events.

Formal dates and plans to be discussed further at the May 14th meeting. 

5.
4 Seasons Training

 

Kelly Atkinson to discuss training details and provide instructions about how to request access to materials for interested Committee members.

Interested members are requested to send a communication to the Committee Services Coordinator, which will be forwarded to the Town's Human Resources Department to provide access to the online training materials. 

12.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

13.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

14.
CLOSED SESSION

 

15.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0029
    Moved ByMichael Oyston
    Seconded ByHanna Gillis

    That the meeting adjourn at 8:27pm.



    Carried
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