Ecological Community Advisory Committee

Report

1st Meeting of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee

Thursday, December 15, 2022 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, 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: S. Levin (Chair), S. Evans, T. Hain, S. Hall, B. Krichker, K. Moser, S. Sivakumar and V. Tai and H. Lysynski (Committee Clerk)

  ABSENT:  P. Baker, K. Lee, M. Lima, R. McGarry, S. Miklosi and G. Sankar

  ALSO PRESENT:  S. Butnari, C. Creighton, K. Edwards, M. Shepley and A. Riley

  
  The meeting was called to order at 4:47 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

4th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 4th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 17, 2022, was received.

4.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

4.1

92 and 96 Tallwood Circle

• That the Working Group comments relating to the properties located at 92 and 96 Tallwood Circle BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for review and consideration.

4.2

2060 Dundas Street

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the Working Group comments relating to the property located at 2060 Dundas Street:

   

  a)  the Working Group comments BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for review and consideration; and,

   

  b)  the Forestry Department BE REQUESTED to investigate the property to the East of 2060 Dundas Street as there is a storage facility and a road through an Environmental Significant Area.

   

   

5.

Items for Discussion

5.1

Oxford Street West Improvements - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment - Westdel Bourne to Sanitorium Road

• That it BE NOTED that the Ecological Community Advisory Committee held a general discussion with respect to the Oxford Street West improvements - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment - Westdel Bourne to Sanitorium Road.

6.

(ADDED) Additional Business

6.1

(ADDED) 2023 Budget Update (Verbal)

• That a representative from Financial Planning and Policy BE INVITED to attend the January 19, 2023 meeting of the Ecological Planning Advisory Committee to provide an update on proposed budget matters relating to matters including, but not limited to, Environmentally Significant Areas, Conservation Master Plans and Stormwater Management.

6.2

(ADDED) Western Road and Sarnia Road - Philip Aziz Avenue Improvements - Schedule 'C' Class Environmental Assessment

• That a Working Group consisting of S. Levin, P. Baker, S. Evans, S. Hall, K. Moser and V. Tai BE ESTABLISHED to review and report back on the Western Road and Sarnia Road - Philip Aziz Avenue Improvements - Schedule 'C' Class Environmental Assessment.

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:22 PM.