THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWN OF GEORGINA

Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
-
Location:
Virtual Meeting
Members of Committee Present:
  • Naomi Davison
  • Dale Genge
  • Kevin Hutchings
  • James Lockie
  • Nathan Pegg
Members of Committee Absent:
  • Lee Dale
  • Robert Johnston
Staff Present:
  • Cheyenne McAnuff
  • Brittany Dobrindt

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. GAGAC2024-0019
    Moved ByNathan Pegg
    Seconded ByDale Genge

    That the June 25, 2024 Agenda be approved as amended.



    Carried

5.
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

 

None

6.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

1.
Minutes from the May 21, 2024 Meeting

This item has attachments. 
1.Post-Meeting Minutes - GAGAC_May21_2024 - English.pdf
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0020
    Moved ByNathan Pegg
    Seconded ByNaomi Davison

    That the Minutes of the Georgina Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting held on May 21, 2024 be approved as presented.



    Carried

7.
SPEAKERS

 

None

8.
DELEGATIONS/ PETITIONS

 

None

9.
PRESENTATIONS

 

1.
Climate Change Action Plan Risks and Vulnerabilities

This item has attachments. 
1.Briefing Note EAC 2024 06 11.pdf
2.GEAC Climate Change Action Plan Questions.pdf

Stephanie Wolfe, Climate Initiatives Lead to provide update

Simone Weinstein presented alongside Neil Comer on behalf of Stephanie Wolfe. Staff provided a high-level overview of the Town's Climate Change Planning and what that means in terms of benefits, strategies and effects it has on agricultural lands.

  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0021
    Moved ByJames Lockie
    Seconded ByNathan Pegg

    That the presentation regarding the Climate Change Action Plan SWOT Analysis, be received as presented.



    Carried

10.
REPORTS

 

11.
GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS

 

1.
Roadside Grass and Brush Maintenance

 

Jim Lockie to discuss opportunities to improve grass and brush cutting on the sides of agricultural roads throughout Georgina.

Overgrown brush at edges of roads are impeding vision as the road allowance has not yet been cleared. Staff advise that ditches are cut twice per year but the Committee advises that this is not enough to maintain overgrowth.

2.
Litter Reduction Opportunities

 

Jim Lockie to discuss opportunities to mitigate littering on agricultural lands throughout Georgina.

Kevin Hutchings suggest that there may be an opportunity for the Town to look into a pilot program to mitigate litter reduction in areas experiencing the highest amount of illegal dumping. 

  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0022
    Moved ByNathan Pegg
    Seconded ByDale Genge

    That General Information items 11.1 and 11.2 be approved as presented. 



    Carried

3.
Bylaw 600 as it pertains to Mobile Homes or RV Trailers for Temporary Workers

 

Tolek Makarewicz, Senior Policy Planner, to provide information to Committee. 

Tolek provided an update regarding Committee inquiries surrounding Bylaw 600 as is pertains to Mobile Homes or RV Trailers. Trailers are not considered a structure, and therefore health and safety are unable to be regulated. Shipping containers, trailers, not permitted for human habitation. Tolek further explained the building permit process and the requirement for structures to also comply with the building code act and Ontario Fire Code. There is a specific provision in Zoning Bylaw to allow for a mobile home, however, a building permit is required. 

  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0023
    Moved ByNaomi Davison
    Seconded ByJames Lockie

    That the updated surrounding Bylaw 600 as it pertains to mobile homes and RV trailers, be received as presented.



    Carried

4.
Town of Georgina Tree Bylaw

 

Justine Burns, Senior Landscape Architect, to provide verbal update on the development of this Bylaw.

Justine Burns provided overview on what the Tree Preservation and Compensation Policy will encompass in regard to setting standards for the preservation of the natural environment, as it relates to development applications. There is a potential for future tree-cutting bylaw for the municipality. 

  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0024
    Moved ByJames Lockie
    Seconded ByDale Genge

    That the updated surrounding a potential future Town of Georgina Tree Bylaw, be received as presented.



    Carried

5.
Committee Meeting Structure

 

Clerk's staff to provide update.

  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0025
    Moved ByNaomi Davison
    Seconded ByNathan Pegg

    That the GAGAC requests Council to review the possibility for a hybrid structure for Committees of Council, particularly for the GAGAC. 



    Carried

12.
MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION

 

None

13.
OTHER BUSINESS

 

None

14.
CLOSED SESSION

 

None

15.
MOTION TO ADJOURN

 
  • RESOLUTION NO. GAGAC2024-0026
    Moved ByNaomi Davison
    Seconded ByNathan Pegg

    That the meeting adjourn at 8:15pm.



    Carried
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