THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GEORGINAGeorgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee MinutesMeeting #:Date:Tuesday, January 30, 2024Time: 7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.Location:Town of Georgina Civic Centre26557 Civic Centre Rd.Keswick, ON Members of Committee Present:Margaret QuirkCharlene BiggerstaffMichael OystonAlicia LauzonHanna GillisMembers of Committee Absent:Arati NijsureStaff Present:Cheyenne McAnuffHillary ThompsonKelly AtkinsonPatti White1.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 above3.INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEM(S) None4.APPROVAL OF AGENDA RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0001Moved ByMichael OystonSeconded ByAlicia LauzonThat the January 30, 2024 Agenda be approved as presented.Carried5.DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 6.ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1.Minutes from the October 31, 2023 Meeting 1.Post-Meeting Minutes - GEDAC_Oct31_2023 - English.pdfRESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0002Moved ByMichael OystonSeconded ByHanna GillisThat the Minutes of the Meeting held on October 31, 2023 be approved as presented.Carried7.SPEAKERS 8.DELEGATIONS/ PETITIONS 9.PRESENTATIONS 1.Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee Orientation 2022-2026 1.Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee Orientation 2022-2026.pdfHillary Thompson, Committee Services Coordinator gave an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the members of the committee as well as staff liaisons.Charlene Biggerstaff joined the meeting at 7:10 PM.RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0003Moved ByHanna GillisSeconded ByAlicia LauzonThat the presentation regarding Committee orientation provided by Hillary Thompson, Committee Services Coordinator, be received as presented.Carried10.REPORTS 1.Verbal Update from Kelly Atkinson regarding Anti-Racism Policy RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0004Moved ByCharlene BiggerstaffSeconded ByMichael OystonThat the update provided by Kelly Atkinson, Head of Human Resources, regarding the Town's Anti-Racism Policy be approved as presented.Carried2.Verbal Update from Kelly Atkinson regarding Equity and DiversityCorporate Training Budget Request RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0005Moved ByAlicia LauzonSeconded ByMichael OystonThat the update provided by Kelly Atkinson, Head of Human Resources, regarding the Town's Equity and Diversity Corporate Training Budget Request be approved as presented.Carried11.GENERAL INFORMATION ITEMS 1.Black History Month Events at the Georgina Public Library 1.Black History Month at the Georgina Public Library.pdf2.Inclusion Charter for York Region Update 1.Inclusion Charter for York Region - Update.pdf3.Multi-Faith Calendar 2024 1.Multi-Faith Calendar 2024.pdfRESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0006Moved ByCharlene BiggerstaffSeconded ByHanna GillisThat General Information items 11.1, 11.2 and 11.3 be approved as presented. Carried12.MOTIONS/ NOTICES OF MOTION 13.OTHER BUSINESS 1.2023 and 2024 Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee Schedule 1.Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee 2023 and 2024 Schedule.pdfRESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0007Moved ByMichael OystonSeconded ByHanna GillisThat the 2023 and 2024 Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee schedule be approved as presented.Carried2.Roundtable Discussion: Committee Priorities The Committee brainstormed various initiatives and causes which they would like to be involved in throughout 2024. Training opportunities and various community events were discussed and planning such events will remain ongoing throughout 2024. 14.CLOSED SESSION 15.MOTION TO ADJOURN RESOLUTION NO. GEDAC2024-0009Moved ByCharlene BiggerstaffSeconded ByAlicia LauzonThat the meeting adjourn at 8:29pm.CarriedNo Item Selected This item has no attachments.1.Post-Meeting Minutes - GEDAC_Oct31_2023 - English.pdf1.Black History Month at the Georgina Public Library.pdf1.Inclusion Charter for York Region - Update.pdf1.Multi-Faith Calendar 2024.pdf1.Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee Orientation 2022-2026.pdf1.Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee 2023 and 2024 Schedule.pdf