Ecological Community Advisory Committee

Report

7th Meeting of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee

Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 4:30 P.m. - 5:30 P.m.

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The City of London is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek (AUh-nish-in-ah-bek), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-show-nee), Lūnaapéewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk) and Attawandaron (Add-a-won-da-run).

We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home. The City of London is currently home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit today.

As representatives of the people of the City of London, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this territory.

Attendance

• PRESENT: S. Levin (Chair), P. Baker, E. Dusenge, T. Hain, S. Hall, B. Krichker, M. Lima, R. McGarry and S. Sivakumar and H. Lysynski (Committee Clerk)

  ABSENT: S. Evans, K. Lee, S. Miklosi, K. Moser, S. Girish and V. Tai

  ALSO PRESENT:  M. Davenport, K. Edwards, K. Kys, M. Shepley, B. Westlake-Power and E. Williamson

  The meeting was called to order at 4:31 PM

   

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1.

Call to Order

1.1

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

2.

Scheduled Items

None.

3.

Consent

3.1

6th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 6th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on May 18, 2023, was received.

3.2

Municipal Council Resolution - 5th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held on May 16, 2023, with respect to the 5th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee meeting, was received for information.

3.3

Post-Development EIS Monitoring

• That it BE NOTED that the staff report dated May 23, 2023, entitled "Post-Development Environmental Impact Study Monitoring Update" was received for information.

3.4

ESA Lands Asset Management Plan and Data Management Tool

• That it BE NOTED that the staff report dated May 23, 2023, entitled "ESA Lands Asset Plan and Data Management Tool - Contract Award (RFP-2023-018) was received for information.

4.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

4.1

1176 Crumlin Sideroad - Focused EIS

• That the Working Group comments relating to the property located at 1176 Crumlin Sideroad BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for review and consideration.

4.2

(ADDED) Focused EIS - MTE

• That it BE NOTED that the Focused Environmental Impact Study dated February 9, 2023 from MTE, relating to the property located at 1176 Crumlin Sideroad was received for information.

4.3

(ADDED) Notice of Planning Application - 1176 Crumlin Road

• That it BE NOTED that the Notice of Planning Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment dated March 22, 2023, relating to the property located at 1176 Crumlin Sideroad was received for information.

5.

Items for Discussion

5.1

Living With Natural Areas

• That a Working Group consisting of S. Hall (Lead), R. McGarry and S. Sivakumar BE ESTABLISHED to investigate the possible creation of a Rural Land Owners and Farmers pamphlet.

5.2

146 Exeter Road

• That it BE NOTED that the Notice of Planning Application dated May 31, 2023, for a revised Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for the property located at 146 Exeter Road, was received.

5.3

952 Southdale Road West

• That a Working Group consisting of S. Levin (Lead), S. Evans, S. Hall and B. Krichker BE ESTABLISHED to review and report back on the property located at 952 Southdale Road West; it being noted that the Ecological Community Advisory Committee reviewed and received the following, as appended to the Agenda:

   

  a) Hydrogeological Assessment dated August 18, 2021;

  b) Tree Preservation Report dated June 19, 2020;

  c) Tree and Landscape Plan;

  d) Retaining Wall Geotechnical Assessment dated January 16, 2023; and,

  e) Environmental Impact Study update dated May 1, 2023.

5.4

(ADDED) Kensington Bridge Environmental Assessment - Working Group Comments

• That the Working Group comments relating to the Kensington Bridge BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration.

5.5

(ADDED) 5th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 5th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on April 20, 2023, was received.

5.6

(ADDED) Notice of Planning Application - ReThink Zoning

• That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the Ecological Community Advisory Committee with the existing definitions of the OS4 and OS5 Zones as these zones are traditionally the zones for environmentally significant areas when the presentation is to be heard; it being noted that the Notice of Planning Application dated June 5, 2023, relating to this matter, was received.

5.7

(ADDED) Attendance

• That the Committee Clerk BE DIRECTED to send a communication to S. Miklosi indicating that attendance has been an issue and that, unless the City Clerk is provided a reason for the extended absence, the Ecological Community Advisory Committee will be asking the Planning and Environment Committee to rescind the appointment.

6.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:57 PM.