The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutEAC 2020-12-09 agenda.pdf City of Maple Ridge Environmental Advisory Committee AGENDA Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 7:00 pm Held via Zoom teleconference Meeting Access Information To practice social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic we will be holding the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) meeting via Zoom teleconference. Members of the EAC and the public are asked to join the meeting from home using the following access information: Join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone https://mapleridge-ca.zoom.us/j/96838480718?pwd=WURGNDYvQm5zQXcwRkk4UnJwRVZUQT09 Or join the meeting using your phone Dial: 1-778-907-2071 Meeting ID: 968 3848 0718 Passcode: 605767 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES – September 23, 2020 4. DELEGATIONS 4.1 Green Infrastructure Strategy Overview Anne Marie Whittaker, Eco Plan International 4.2 Integrated Stormwater Management Plan for North Alouette River Blaney Bog and Fraser River (ISMP) Laurel Morgan, Kerr Wood Leidal Consulting Engineers Joe Dingwall, Manager of Utility Engineering, City of Maple Ridge 4.3 ARMS Presentation and Feedback 5. QUESTION PERIOD 6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 COVID-19 Update 6.2 2021 Meeting Schedule 7. LIAISON UPDATES 7.1 Staff Liaison 7.2 Council Liaison 8. SUBCOMMITTEE & TASK FORCE UPDATES 8.1 Chairperson for Green Infrastructure 8.2 Chairperson for Ecological Network Management Strategy 8.3 Chairperson for Environmental Communications 9. ROUNDTABLE ~----- MAP~~ R l □GE tir1J ■h Ci:l..-.n11 map endge.,ca Environmental Advisory Committee Agenda December 9, 2020 Page 2 of 2 10. NOTICE OF CLOSED MEETING The meeting will be closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1) and 90 (2) of the Community Charter as the subject matter being considered relates to the following: Section 90.(1)(a) Personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointment by the municipality. Any other matter that may be brought before the Committee of Council that meets the requirements for a meeting closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1) and 90 (2) of the Community Charter or Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 11. ADJOURNMENT Next Regular Meeting: January 13, 2021 Agenda Items Submission Deadline: December 28, 2020 QUESTION PERIOD Question Period provides the public with the opportunity to ask questions or make comments on subjects that are of concern to them. Each person will be given 2 minutes to speak. Up to ten minutes in total is allotted for Question Period. /sc 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 Staff Liaison/Environmental Planner Sabina Chand Committee Clerk GUESTS Julia Alards-Tomalin British Columbia Institute of Technology Laurie Stott British Columbia Institute of Technology Mike Parlow Foresite Forest Management Specialists COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT Gary Letts Environmental Professional 1. CALL TO ORDER 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 ----- MAPl..E R l □GE tir.JJ ■h C!l1111n1a map end19.,ca Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes September 23, 2020 Page 2 of 3 4. DELEGATIONS 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 Councillor Svendsen provided an update on UBCM Convention that was held virtually on September 22−24, 2020. Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes September 23, 2020 Page 3 of 3 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 Jessie Lees, Acting-Chair /sc