Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

Report

4th Meeting of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

Wednesday, March 01, 2023 at 3:00 P.m. - 4:00 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, Metis and Inuit people 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: B. Samuels (Chair), D. Allick, I. ElGhamrawy, M. Griffith, A. Hames, C. Hunsberger, C. Mettler, N. Serour, L. Vuong, A. Wittingham and K. Mason (Committee Clerk)

   

  ABSENT: P. Almost and L. Paulger

   

  ALSO PRESENT: M. Fabro, J. Stanford, B. Westlake-Power and R. Wilcox 

   

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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

2023-2027 Strategic Plan Presentation 

• That it BE NOTED that the presentation appended to the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee Agenda by R. Wilcox, Director, Strategy and Innovation, with respect to the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, was received.

2.2

Smoking By-law

• That the Municipal Council BE ENCOURAGED to investigate and consider an update to the corporate definition of the term “smoking” under By-law PH-10 - Smoke Free Public Places and By-law A.-6924(a)-278 - Prohibit Smoking within 9 Metres of Recreation Amenities in Municipal Parks, and Entrances to Municipally-owned Building, to include Parks and Environmentally Significant Areas, as well as vaping, and cannabis use in these areas; it being noted that the Environment Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee received the presentation from L. Stobo, Manager, Substance Abuse Programs Team, Middlesex London Health Unit with respect to this matter. 

3.

Consent

3.1

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

• That it BE NOTED that the 3rd Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on February 1, 2023, was received.

3.2

R. McGarry Resignation

• That the resignation of R. McGarry BE RECEIVED with regret.

4.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

4.1

Working Group Comments - 735 Southdale Road West

• That the Working Group comments relating to the Notice of Planning Application dated January 26, 2023 from A. Curtis, Planner I, relating to the property located at 735 Southdale Road West BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for review and consideration.

5.

Items for Discussion

5.1

Notice of Planning Application - 1310 Adelaide Street North and 795 Windemere Road

• That a Working Group BE ESTABLISHED, to review the Notice of Planning Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for the property located at 1310 Adelaide Street North and 795 Windermere Road; it being noted that the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee received a Notice dated February 9, 2023 from N. Pasato, Senior Planner, with respect to this matter. 

5.2

(ADDED) Creation of Sub-Committees / Working Groups

• That it BE NOTED that the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) held a general discussion regarding the creation of sub-committees and working groups; it being further noted that ESACAC will defer this matter to next meeting for additional discussion. 

6.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:26 PM.