MinutesAgriculture and Agri-Food Advisory CommitteeWednesday, December 08, 2021 4:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.Electronic MeetingMembers:T. Chinyani, S. Dhir, A. Eek, K. Empringham, H. Kroon, J. Pegg, J. Tong, and B. WillsStaff:C. Banfield, M. Bourdeau, T. Cline, T. Corkovic, C. Goodeve, M. Hassanali, J. Magill, C. Narula, and J. WheatleA.Call to Order The York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m. with Councillor Eek as Chair.B.Disclosures of Interest NoneC.Presentations C.12022 York Region Greening Strategy Refinement - Update 1.2022 Greening Strategy Refinement Update - December 8 2021.pdfThe Committee received the presentation by Michelle Bourdeau, Program Manager, Green Infrastructure, Environmental Services Department regarding 2022 York Region Greening Strategy Refinement - Update.C.2Proposed Draft York Region Official Plan (ROP) 1.Proposed Draft York Region Official Plan (ROP) - December 8 2021.pdfThe Committee received the presentation by Teresa Cline, Manager, Policy and Environment, Planning and Economic Development and Chhavi Narula, Planner, Planning and Economic Development regarding Proposed Draft York Region Official Plan (ROP).C.3Agriculture and Agri-Food Strategy - Staff Update 1.Agriculture and Agri-Food Strategy Update - December 8 2021.pdfThe Committee received the presentation by Meena Hassanali, Rural and Agri-Food Business Development Specialist and Tony Corkovic, Marketing and Communications Specialist regarding Agriculture and Agri-Food Strategy - Staff Update.D.Deputations D.1Greater Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance The deputant was not in attendance. The Committee was advised members could submit comments to staff regarding Item E.1 and they would be provided to the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance (GHFFA).E.Communications E.1Draft Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance (GHFFA) Position Paper on Event Barns 1.Draft_Golden_Horseshoe_Food_and_Farming_Alliance_-_Event_Barns_-_Sept_2021.pdfThe Committee received the correspondence from the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance (GHFFA).F.Other Business F.1Member Roundtable Updates Members had the opportunity to share ongoing initiatives and updates related to the Agriculture and Agri-Food industry.G.Adjournment The York Region Agriculture and Agri-Food Advisory Committee meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m.No Item Selected This item has no attachments1.Draft_Golden_Horseshoe_Food_and_Farming_Alliance_-_Event_Barns_-_Sept_2021.pdf1.2022 Greening Strategy Refinement Update - December 8 2021.pdf1.Agriculture and Agri-Food Strategy Update - December 8 2021.pdf1.Proposed Draft York Region Official Plan (ROP) - December 8 2021.pdf