Emery Village BIA
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Virtual Zoom Meeting
2:30 – 4:30 PM
We invite you to join in at 1:15pm to ensure your camera and microphone are in working order
Registration is required and can be done by visiting our website at:
https://emeryvillagebia.ca/agm-2025-registration/
1. Call meeting to Order, Land Acknowledgements & Introductions – John Kiru
2. Electronic meeting, recording of the meeting and voting protocol John Kiru
3. Declaration of Conflict-of-Interest John Kiru
4. Approval of January 28th, 2026, Agenda John Kiru
5. Approval of Previous AGM Minutes from February 10 th , 2025 John Kiru
6. 2024 Report, Audited Financial Statements – Rafiq Dosani
7. Appointment of Auditor (for the 2025 Audited Financial Statements) John Kiru
8. Guest Speakers:
– MP-Judy Sgro- Humber River Black Creek
– MPP-Tom Rakocevic- Humber River-Black Creek
– Councillor Anthony Perruzza- Ward 7- Humber River Black Creek
9. Reports:
– Executive Director Report Sandra Farina
– 2025 Report & 2026 Proposed Projects Al Ruggero
– New Business –Security Michael Gavendo
10. Approval of 2026 Operating Budget– (-8% reduction) John Kiru
11. Adjournment. John Kiru
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
The purpose of this meeting is to decide on the BIA’s program and budget for 2025 (see over).
This program is paid for by a special levy charged to you as well as other commercial and industrial property
owners, and non-residential tenants of such properties.
As a member of the BIA, the best way to participate in the decisions your BIA is making on your behalf is to get
involved. A copy of the proposed budget and audited financial statements will be available after verified
registration. If you have any questions, please contact the BIA Office by email at: info@emeryvillagebia.ca
In accordance with the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 19, Business Improvement Area, only
members of the BIA and their legal representative (proof required), are eligible to vote at the General Meeting.
No person in attendance shall have more than one vote.
Pre-Registration Link: https://emeryvillagebia.ca/agm-2025-registration/
Visit our website at: emeryvillagebia.ca and click on the AGM Pre-Registration Button on the home page.
Once registration and membership information has been verified, BIA members will receive
a complete downloadable package by email along with a link to the AGM meeting with instruction.
BIA Members are requested to log into the Zoom AGM Meeting by computer in order to be able to vote.
General Meeting Pre-Registration Procedures:
**By Registering as a voting member of the Emery Village BIA, you accept that additional verification of BIA
membership is required.
To be eligible to vote, a copy of a photo identification and proof of property ownership or business tenancy will
be required:
For Business Operators:
• A business card with your name, address and position and Photo ID
• or other proof of tenancy-(1st page of lease) and utility bill or photo ID
For Property Owners:
• A property tax bill or other proof of ownership & Photo ID.
Please forward a copy of this notice to your commercial/industrial tenants.
A Pre-Registration Link: https://emeryvillagebia.ca/agm-2025-registration/