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Environmental Advisory Committee
MEETING MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC)
held via Zoom teleconference on December 9, 2020 at 7:00 pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Councillor Judy Dueck 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
Josh Mickleborough Director of Engineering
Joe Dingwall Manager of Utility Engineering
Sabina Chand Committee Clerk
GUESTS
Anne Marie Whittaker Eco Plan International
Laurel Morgan Kerr Wood Leidal Consulting Engineers
Alouette River Management Society (ARMS)
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT
Gary Letts Environmental Professional
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2020-015
It was moved and seconded
That the December 9, 2020 Environmental Advisory Committee agenda be amended to
revise item 4.3 to be added subsequently as item 4.2.1 and be approved as amended.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
R/2020-016
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Environmental Advisory Committee meeting dated
September 23, 2020 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
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At this time, the Chair welcomed the delegations to the meeting and began with item 4.2 as the
presenter for item 4.1 was yet to join. The Chair clarified that the Delegations will be for information
only and are limited to 10 minutes to present and 5 minutes for question/comments.
Note: Anne Marie joined the meeting at 7:24 pm.
4. DELEGATIONS
4.1 Green Infrastructure Strategy Overview – Anne Marie Whittaker, Eco Plan International
The Staff Liaison provided a brief background and introduction and noted that Anne Marie
Whittaker presented on Green Infrastructure at the November 17, 2020 Council Workshop.
http://media.mapleridge.ca/Mediasite/Play/a55fbb4240b840e5860aa1cb28694c851d
The delegation provided a presentation on Green Infrastructure Management Strategy that
has been endorsed by Council and answered questions and comments from the Committee.
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
Joe Dingwall provided information on the above stated ISMP and noted that the purpose of
the presentation is to provide a high level overview and recommendations from the Draft
Report. Laurel Morgan presented on the ISMP and invited the Committee to provide
feedback and comments.
Presentation link: https://kwl.app.box.com/s/8e4vrpsy8f4mworhpuhts1re6gu4vvol
4.2.1 ARMS Presentation and Feedback
Presenters provided a detailed report on behalf of Alouette River Management Society
(ARMS) on feedback and recommendations for item 4.2 Integrated Stormwater Management
Plan for North Alouette River Blaney Bog and Fraser River (ISMP).
5. QUESTION PERIOD – NIL
Note: members of the public and delegations left the meeting at 8:41 pm
6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1. COVID-19 Update
EAC will continue to meet virtually via Zoom teleconference until further notice.
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6.2 2021 Meeting Schedule
The Committee received the proposed 2021 Meeting Schedule via email and approved the
following dates:
• January 13
• March 10
• May 12
• September 8
• November 10
R/2020-017
It was moved and seconded
That the 2021 Environmental Advisory Committee meeting schedule be adopted as
presented.
CARRIED
7. LIAISON UPDATES
7.1. Staff Liaison - NIL
7.2. Council Liaison
Councillor Dueck noted that Council is on break until January 4, 2021.
8. SUBCOMMITTEE & TASK FORCE UPDATES
8.1 Chairperson for Green Infrastructure - NIL
8.2 Chairperson for Ecological Network Management Strategy - NIL
8.3 Chairperson for Environmental Communications - NIL
9. ROUNDTABLE - NIL
10. NOTICE OF CLOSED MEETING
R/2020-018
It was moved and seconded
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:
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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.
CARRIED
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee will be held on Wednesday,
January 13, 2021 at 7:00 pm.
Bill Hardy, Chair
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