Ecological Community Advisory Committee

Report

The 12th Meeting of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee

Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 4:30 P.m. - 5:30 P.m.

Committee Room #5

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

• S. Levin (Chair), E. Dusenge, S. Evans, T. Hain, S. Hall, B. Krichker, R. McGarry, K. Moser, S. Sivakumar and V. Tai and H. Lysynski (Committee Clerk)

  ABSENT:  K. Lee, M. Lima and G. Sankar

  ALSO PRESENT:  K. Edwards, P. Masse, M. Shepley, M. Szarka and E. Williamson

  The meeting was called to order at 4:31 PM; it being noted that E. Dusenge, S. Evans, T. Hain, B. Krichker, K. Moser, S. Sivakumar and V. Tai 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.

2.

Scheduled Items

2.1

Dingman Creek Stage 2 EA – Floodplain Update Mitigation Strategy and Official Plan Amendment process

• That it BE NOTED that the Ecological Community Advisory Committee received the attached presentation and heard verbal presentations from A. Sones, Environmental Services Engineer, with respect to the Dingman Creek Stage 2 Environmental Assessment - Floodplain Update Mitigation Strategy and Official Plan Amendment process.

3.

Consent

3.1

11th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 11th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on October 19, 2023, was received.

3.2

Municipal Council Resolution – 10th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee

• That, it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held on October 17, 2023, with respect to the 10th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on September 21, 2023, was received.

3.3

Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Environmental Assessment

• That it BE NOTED that the Minutes of the EIS Scoping Meeting Consultation for the Western/Sarnia/Philip Aziz EA Detailed Design, from its meeting held on September 18, 2023, was received.

3.4

Revised Notice of Planning Application – 1982 Commissioners Road East

• That it BE NOTED that the Revised Notice of Planning Application for Zoning By-law Amendments and the Notice of Public Meeting dated November 6, 2023, from M. Hynes, relating to the property located at 1982 Commissioners Road East, was received for information.

3.5

(ADDED) Notice of Planning Application - 2598-2624 Woodhull Road

• That it BE NOTED that the Revised Notice of Planning Application for Zoning By-law Amendments and the Notice of Public Meeting dated November 6, 2023, from M. Hynes, relating to the property located at 2598-2624 Woodhull Road, was received for information.

4.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

None.

5.

Items for Discussion

5.1

Lambeth Centennial Park Boardwalk Lifecycle Renewal

• That it BE NOTED that the presentation from S. Levin, Chair, Ecological Community Advisory Committee, on how to review Environmental Impact Statements and the Lambeth Centennial Park Boardwalk Lifecycle Renewal presentation as appended to the Agenda, were received.

5.2

(ADDED) December Meeting Date

• That it BE NOTED that the December Ecological Community Advisory Committee meeting date will be changed to December 14, 2023.

5.3

(ADDED) Attendance

• That the appointment of K. Lee BE RESCINDED from the Ecological Community Advisory Committee due to lack of attendance.

6.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 6:09 PM.