Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

Report

The 3rd Meeting of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 5:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

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Attendance

• PRESENT: S. Levin (Chair), E. Arellano, I. Arturo, L. Banks, A. Bilson Darko, A. Boyer, S. Esan, P. Ferguson, L. Grieves, S. Hall, S. Heuchan, J. Khan, B. Krichker, B. Samuels, S. Sivakumar, R. Trudeau and I. Whiteside and H. Lysynski (Committee Clerk)

  ABSENT:  A. Cleaver and I. Mohamed, K. Moser and M. Wallace

  ALSO PRESENT: G. Barrett, C. Creighton, M. Fabro, J. MacKay, B. Page, C. Saunders and E. Williamson

   

  The meeting was called to order at 5:02 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.

Consent

2.1

2nd Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the 2nd Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, from its meeting held on March 18, 2021, was received.

2.2

Municipal Council Resolution - 1st Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee

• That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held on March 23, 2021, with respect to the 1st Report of the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee, was received.

3.

Sub-Committees and Working Groups

3.1

3095 Bostwick Road

• That the 3095 Bostwick Road Working Group comments, appended to the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee Agenda, BE FORWARDED to the Civic Administration for consideration.

4.

Items for Discussion

4.1

Bryon Gravel Pit - Bank Swallows

• That it BE NOTED that a general discussion was held with respect to the bank swallows in the Byron Gravel Pit and the future land use plans of the Byron Gravel Pit; it being noted that the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee reviewed and received communications from B. Samuels and Dr. L. Grieves, with respect to this matter.

4.2

Environmentally Significant Areas Management

• That it BE NOTED that the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) held a general discussion with respect to managing Environmentally Significant Areas; it being noted that the EEPAC reviewed and received a communication from S. Levin, with respect to this matter.

4.3

Notice of Application - 415 Oxford Street West

• That it BE NOTED that the Notice of Planning Application, dated April 1, 2021, from J. Hall, Planner II, with respect to Official Plan Amendments for the property located at 415 Oxford Street West, was received.

4.4

Notice of Application - Encouraging the Growth of Food in Urban Areas - City-wide

• That it BE NOTED that the Notice of Planning Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, dated March 31, 2021, from C. Parker, Senior Planner, relating to encouraging the growth of food in urban areas, was received.

4.5

Invasive Species Management Update and Funding Plan

• That it BE NOTED that the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee held a general discussion with respect to the City of London Invasive Species Management Update and Funding Plan; it being noted that the EEPAC reviewed and received a staff report dated March 30, 2021, by S. Stafford, Managing Director - Parks and Recreation, with respect to this matter.

4.6

Addition of a Pathway within buffer/ESA - 1697, 1738 & 1742 Hamilton Road and 1990 Commissioners Road East

• That, the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to consult with the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee (EEPAC) on the location of the proposed pathway from the storm pond to White's Bridge; it being noted that the EEPAC reviewed and received mapping from S. Levin, with respect to this matter.

5.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 6:23 PM.