Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

Report

3rd Meeting of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

Wednesday, February 07, 2024 at 4:30 P.m. - 5:30 P.m.

Committee Room #1

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

• B. Samuels (Chair), B. Amendola, R. Duvernoy, A. Ford, M. Griffith, A. Hames, M.A. Hodge, C. Hunsberger, N. Serour and L. Vuong and H. Lysynski (Clerk)

  ABSENT:  I. ElGhamrawy and A. Pert

  ALSO PRESENT: J. Stanford and M. Szarka

  The meeting was called to order at 4:32 PM; it being noted that . Amendola, R. Duvernoy, A. Ford, M. Griffith, A. Hames, C. Hunsberger, N. Serour and L. Vuong were in remote attendance.

   

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1.

Call to Order

1.1

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

1.2

Election of Vice Chair

• That the election of Vice Chair BE POSTPONED until the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee vacancies have been filled.

2.

Scheduled Items

None.

3.

Consent

3.1

2nd Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 2nd Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on January 3, 2024, was received.

3.2

Municipal Council Resolution – 1st and 2nd Reports of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held on January 23, 2024, with respect to the 1st and 2nd Reports of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, was received.

3.3

2023 Climate Emergency Action Plan Update Report

• That it BE NOTED that the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee held a discussion and received the staff report dated January 16, 2024 entitled "2023 Climate Emergency Action Plan Update Report".

4.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

4.1

Draft Work Plan 2024

• That the draft 2024 Environmental Stewardship and Action Plan Community Advisory Committee Work Plan BE ADOPTED.

5.

Items for Discussion

5.1

(ADDED) Planting Under or Around Powerlines and Electrical Equipment

• That the "Planning Under or Around Powerlines and Electrical Equipment" BE INCLUDED as a resource document to assist with tree planting as proposed in the draft 2024 Work Plan.

6.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:15 PM.