Ecological Community Advisory Committee

Report

The 1st Meeting of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee

Thursday, December 14, 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

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

  ABSENT:  M. Lima and G. Sankar

  ALSO PRESENT:  S. Butnari, M. Clark, A. Curtis, P. Masse, B. Page, A. Patel,  J. Raycroft, B. Samuels, A. Serano and M. Shepley

  The meeting was called to order at 4:35 PM; it being noted that 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

Draft Byron Gravel Pit Secondary Plan

• That the following actions be taken with respect to the Draft Byron Gravel Pits Secondary Plan:

  a)       the presentation, appended to the Ecological Community Advisory Committee Agenda, BE RECEIVED;

  b)       the communication from B. Samuels, appended to the Ecological Community Advisory Committee Agenda, BE RECEIVED; and,

  it being noted that the Ecological Community Advisory Committee held a general discussion with respect to these matters.

3.

Consent

3.1

12th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 12th Report of the Ecological Community Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on November 16, 2023, was received.

3.2

Planning Application - 1982 Commissioners Road East

• That it BE NOTED that the Revised Notice of Planning Application for Zoning By-law Amendments dated December 4, 2023, from M. Hynes, relating to the properties located at 1982 Commissioners Road East and part of 1964 Commissioners Road East, was received for information.

4.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

None.

5.

Items for Discussion

5.1

Dingman Environmental Assessment

• That the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to provide the Ecological Community Advisory Committee (ECAC) with the Dingman Environmental Assessment and the Environmental Study Report for review when appropriate; it being noted that the ECAC received a communication from S. Levin with respect to this matter.

5.2

Environmental Impact Study One Page Review

• That the Environmental Impact Study Review BE ADOPTED as an Advisory Committee document and BE PROVIDED to all members at the beginning of their term.

6.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

6.1

(ADDED) Resignation of E. Dusenge

• That it BE NOTED that the resignation of E. Dusenge was received with regret.

6.2

(ADDED) Multi-Year Budget Discussion

• That Municipal Council BE ADVISED that the Ecological Community Advisory Committee supports the approval of the following proposed business cases included in the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget:

  a) P-61 - Ecological Master Planning Funding;

  b) P-62 - Environmentally Significant Areas Management; and,

  c) P-63 - Silver Creek Ecological Enhancements.

7.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:57 PM.