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Environmental Advisory Committee
MEETING MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee, held in the
Blaney Room at Maple Ridge City Hall on February 12, 2020 at 7:08 pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Judy Dueck
Dennis Kinsey
Gary Letts
Janice Jarvis
Jessie Lees
Ross Davies
Simon Matthews
Council Liaison
Member at Large
Environmental Professional
Environmental Professional
Member at Large
Member at Large
Member at Large
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT
Bill Hardy
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Rodney Stott
Member at Large
Staff Liaison/ Environmental Planner
Note: Councillor Dueck chaired the meeting as Presiding Member until the election of the new Chair
and Vice Chair.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2020-001
It was moved and seconded
That the February 12, 2020 Environmental Advisory Committee agenda be approved as
circulated.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
R/2020-002
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Environmental Advisory Committee meeting dated
November 13, 2019 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS -Nil
5. QUESTION PERIOD -Nil
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6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1. Member Introductions
Members introduced themselves and welcomed new members to the Committee.
6.2. Advisory Committee Orientation
Councillor Dueck provided an orientation prepared by the committee clerk for Committee
members on the role of Advisory Committees, the role of Committee members and meeting
procedures.
6.3. Environmental Overview: Framework & Vision for Maple Ridge
The staff liaison presented an Environmental Overview including Council's Strategic
Objectives, work completed to date and work underway.
6.4. Chair and Vice Chair Selection
The staff liaison opened the floor to nominations for Chair of the Environmental Advisory
Committee.
R/2020-003
It was moved and seconded
That Bill Hardy be elected Chair of the Environmental Advisory Committee for 2020.
CARRIED
The staff liaison opened the floor to nominations for Vice Chair of the Environmental Advisory
Committee.
R/2020-004
It was moved and seconded
That Jessie Lees be elected Vice Chair of the Environmental Advisory Committee for 2020.
Note: Jessie Lees began chairing the meeting.
6.5. 2020 Meeting Schedule
Members reviewed the proposed 2020 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting
Schedule.
R/2020-005
It was moved and seconded
That the 2020 EAC Meeting Schedule be adopted as circulated.
7. LIAISON UPDATES
7 .1. Staff Liaison
The staff liaison provided a verbal update regarding several ongoing items:
CARRIED
CARRIED
• The Tree Bylaw Survey closed on December 6, 2019; the survey results are pending.
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• Following the adoption of the Green Infrastructure Report by Council on November 12,
2019 a RFP is being drafted to complete further work on the Report.
• There have been improvements with respect to liaison opportunities with senior
environmental agencies
• The Integrated Stormwater Management Plans (ISMP) Report reviewed by the EAC
during the November 13, 2019 meeting has been updated to include the EAC
recommendation for a more comprehensive executive summary
8. SUBCOMMITTEE & TASK FORCE UPDATES
The staff liaison informed the Committee that the revised Committees of Council Policy 3.11
requires that Advisory Committee subcommittees are formed by Council resolution.
R/2020-006
It was moved and seconded
That staff be directed to prepare the Terms of Reference required, in accordance with
Committees of Council Policy 3.11, for an Environmental Advisory Committee Green
Infrastructure Subcommittee and submit it to Council for consideration.
CARRIED
R/2020-007
It was moved and seconded
That staff be directed to prepare the Terms of Reference required, in accordance with
Committees of Council Policy 3.11, for an Environmental Advisory Committee
Communications Subcommittee and submit it to Council for consideration.
CARRIED
R/2020-008
It was moved and seconded
That staff be directed to prepare the Terms of Reference required, in accordance with
Committees of Council Policy 3.11, for an Environmental Advisory Committee Ecological
Network Management Strategy Subcommittee and submit it to Council for consideration.
CARRIED
9. ROUNDTABLE
Councillor Dueck noted that there is ongoing interest and discussion on pollinator species
and gardens going forward with the Agricultural Advisory Committee.
Members provided updates and reports on related environmental activities and events.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Jessie Lees, Vice Chair
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