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City of Maple Ridge
Environmental Advisory Committee
MEETING MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Environmental
Advisory Committee (EAC)
held via Zoom teleconference on September 23, 2020 at 7:00 pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Ryan Svendsen Council Liaison
Bill Hardy, Chair Member at Large
Jessie Lees, Vice Chair Member at Large
Ross Davies Member at Large
Dennis Kinsey Member at Large
Simon Matthews Member at Large
Janice Jarvis Environmental Professional
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Rodney Stott
Sabina Chand
GUESTS
Julia Alards-Tomalin
Laurie Stott
Mike Parlow
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT
Gary Letts
1. CALL TO ORDER
Staff Liaison/Environmental Planner
Committee Clerk
British Columbia Institute of Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Foresite Forest Management Specialists
Environmental Professional
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2020-013
It was moved and seconded
That the September 23, 2020 Environmental Advisory Committee agenda be
approved as circulated.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
R/2020-014
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Environmental Advisory Committee meeting
dated May 13, 2020 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS
Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes
September 23, 2020
Page 2 of 3
4.1 Overview of Research & Pilot Studies for Maple Ridge -Natural Asset Inventory and
Natural Capital Evaluation, Julia Alards-Tomalin & Laurie Stott, British Columbia Institute
of Technology/ Mike Parlow, Foresite Forest Management Specialists
Prior to the presentation Rodney Stott presented on agenda item 6.1, answered
questions from the Committee and then introduced the delegations.
British Columbia Institute of Technology and Forest Management Specialists presented
on BCIT Renewable Resource Programs in Maple Ridge related to green infrastructure,
ecosystem services and bio-diversity and urban forest management. The Chair
thanked the delegations for their presentations.
Note Dennis Kinsey left at 8:20 pm
Note: Julia Alards-Tomalin, Laurie Stott and Mike Parlow left at 8:31 pm
5. QUESTION PERIOD -Nil
6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1. Overview of Environmental Vision, Policy Framework and Strategies for the
Region
The Staff Liaison provided a detailed presentation on Metro Vancouver's environmental
strategic initiatives and potential opportunities for Maple Ridge.
6.2 Subcommittee Formation Update
The Staff Liaison and Vice Chair provided an update on the proposed subcommittees
and answered questions from the Committee.
6.3 2021 Membership Recruitment
The Staff Liaison provided information on current membership terms and how
recruitment will operate in fall 2020.
7. LIAISON UPDATES
7.1. Staff Liaison
The Staff Liaison and Vice Chair J. Lees provided an update on the green infrastructure
management study on behalf of the Chair.
7.2. Council Liaison
Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes
September 23, 2020
Page 3 of 3
Councillor Svendsen provided an update on UBCM Convention that was held virtually
on September 22-24, 2020.
8. SUBCOMMITTEE & TASK FORCE UPDATES
Staff Liaison provided a brief update on the potential for a "Community Environmental
Story Bookmap" and commended KEEPS and Ross Davies for the video blog
environmental updates along Kanaka Creek. General request for an update in the future
on any additional or ongoing initiatives for the Communication Committee to report on .
It was noted that the Green Infrastructure initiative would be the main focus point for
next year in terms of Council's priorities and EAC feedback.
9. ROUNDTABLE
Members provided updates and reports on upcoming environmental activities and
events.
10. ADJOURNMENT-8: 56 PM
sielees, Acting-Chair
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