02 - February 24, 2021 Environmental Advisory Committee Agenda Package
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
11:00 a.m.
Meeting to be held electronically.
Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Adoption of January 27, 2021 Minutes
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
4. Environmental Advisory Committee Priorities – Updates
a. Naturalized spaces north of the County Administration Building (Councillor
Jones)
b. Green Purchasing Initiatives Update (Sarah Emons)
c. Outline of Official Plan Review and Roadside Vegetation Management
(Rob Braam)
5. Correspondence
6. Date of Next Meeting
7. Adjournment
Meeting:Environmental Advisory Committee
Date: January 27, 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Webex
Attendees: Tom Marks, Warden
Grant Jones, Councillor, Chair
Sally Martyn, Councillor, Vice-Chair
Robert Braam, Community Member
Sarah Emons, Community Member
Michaela Lenz, Community Member
Ray Price, Community Member
Kim Smale, Community Member
Staff: Julie Gonyou, Chief Administrative Officer
Katherine Thompson, Supervisor of Legislative Services
Carolyn Krahn, Legislative Services Coordinator
DRAFT MINUTES
1.Call to Order
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The Environmental Advisory Committee met this 27
day of January, 2021. The
meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
The Committee approved the agenda as presented.
3.Adoption of December 2, 2020 Minutes
Moved by: Sarah Emons
Seconded by: Robert Braam
Resolved that the minutes of the previous meeting be adopted.
Recorded Vote
Yes No
WardenMarks Yes
CouncillorMartyn Yes
MichaelaLenzYes
RayPriceYes
Rob Braam Yes
KimSmaleYes
Sarah Emons Yes
CouncillorJones Yes
80
- Motion Carried.
4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
None.
5. Environmental Advisory Committee Mandate – Establishing Priorities for 2021
The Chief Administrative Officer presented the following Council-supportedactions
for the Committee in 2021:
1.Advise County Council on environmental policy and sustainable matters and
programs to promote the protection, enhancement, and management of the
County’s natural and built environment;
Move to a paperless environment
Look at ditches along roads as ecosystems
Environmental Committee Members can participate in the 2021
Official Plan 5-year review/Natural Heritage System Study review
public consultation process.
Naturalized spaces north of the County Building
Identify ways to increase habitats for local species (e.g. Bat boxes,
etc.)
2. Research environmental sustainability practices to improve information
available to County Council.
Research best practices associated with sustainable green
purchasing policy (in collaboration with Local Municipal Partners)
The Committee agreed on the following action items to be completed in the next
two (2) months:
Robert Braam to research and compile information regarding sustainable
development to submit as part of the public consultation for the 2021 Official
Plan 5-year review/Natural Heritage System Study.
Sara Emons, Councillor Martyn, and Ray Price to submit a report to County
Council regarding green purchasing initiatives.
The Committee to engage with the Director of Engineering Services to
discuss roadside naturalization.
Councillor Jones to speak with Betsy McClure regarding naturalized spaces
north of the County Building.
6.Date of Next Meeting
The Committee will meet again on February 24, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
7. Adjournment
Moved by: Councillor Martyn
Seconded by: Sarah Emons
RESOLVED THAT the meeting be adjourned at 10:57 a.m.
Recorded Vote
Yes No
WardenMarks Yes
CouncillorMartyn Yes
MichaelaLenzYes
RayPriceYes
Rob Braam Yes
KimSmaleYes
Sarah Emons Yes
CouncillorJones Yes
8 0
- Motion Carried.
Outline of Official Plan and Roadside Vegetation Management
Landscape level assessment of natural heritage features and functionsIdentifies vegetation communities and significant areasNext steps and what actions will result from the studyClimate
change action plan
Elgin Natural Heritage Systems Study
term goals and
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In 2010, Elgin County Council embarked on a program to develop the County’s first ever Official Plan, a policy document that sets out longobjectives for how a community wishes to grow
and developIt is the intent of the County to identify these corridors when a natural heritage system is developed in accordance with Section D1.2.1 of this PlanRehabilitating roadsides
can make a significant difference in pollinator health and biodiversity
Elgin County First Official Plan 2015
The local municipalities in Elgin County have policies in the local Official Plans to protect significant natural heritage features and areas. Local municipalities will be encouraged
to continue to identify and protect provincially and locally significant natural heritage features and areas.
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