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Environmental Advisory Committee
AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Held via Zoom teleconference
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES – November 17, 2021
4. DELEGATIONS
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 Welcome/Member Introductions
5.2 Committee Orientation
5.3 2022 Meeting Schedule
5.4 Environmental Advisory Committee Background
5.5 Overview of Environmental Framework and Green Infrastructure Management Strategy
Next Steps
6. LIAISON UPDATES
6.1 Staff Liaison
6.2 Council Liaison
7. SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATES
7.1 Green Infrastructure Subcommittee
8. QUESTION PERIOD
9. ROUNDTABLE
10. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting: April 13, 2022
Agenda Items Submission Deadline: March 30, 2022
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.
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Environmental Advisory Committee
MEETING MINUTES
November 17, 2021 – Regular Meeting
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC)
held via Zoom teleconference on November 17, 2021 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
Janice Jarvis Environmental Professional
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Rodney Stott Staff Liaison/Environmental Planner
Michael McLean Committee Clerk
Mark Halpin Manager of Transportation
ABSENT
Dennis Kinsey Member at Large
Simon Matthews Member at Large
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 pm
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2021-011
It was moved and seconded
That the November 17, 2021 Environmental Advisory Committee agenda be approved as
circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
R/2021-012
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting dated October 6, 2021
be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. DELEGATIONS
Manager of Transportation Mark Halpin presented an overview of the Strategic
Transportation Plan and answered questions from Committee members.
Note: Mark Halpin left the meeting at 7:53 pm
5. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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5.1. Green Infrastructure Subcommittee Terms of Reference Renewal
R/2021-013
It was moved and seconded
That the Committee supports the extension of the Green Infrastructure Subcommittee Terms
of Reference for 2022.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.2. Update on Green Infrastructure Management Strategy
The Staff Liaison outlined key elements of the Green Infrastructure Management Strategy.
5.3. Scoping Report for Ecological Network Management Strategy
The Staff Liaison discussed the progress of the scoping report for the Ecological Network
Management Strategy, including the re-development of infill areas, inventorying natural assets
and the potential for a subcommittee to explore the implementation of the strategy.
6. LIAISON UPDATES
6.1. Staff Liaison
The Staff Liaison provided an update on the following:
• Improving and building upon communication and outreach efforts by the Committee
6.2. Council Liaison
Councillor Dueck provided an update on the following:
• Recognizing the contributions of outgoing Committee members
• Results from the Building Permit Function Review
7. SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATE
7.1 Green Infrastructure Subcommittee
This item was dealt with in Item 5.2.
8. QUESTION PERIOD - NIL
9. ROUNDTABLE
Members provided updates and reports on related environmental activities.
10. ADJOURNMENT – 8:45 pm.
The next regular meeting of the Environmental Advisory Committee will be held on Wednesday
February 9, 2022 at 7:00 pm.
Bill Hardy, Chair
Environmental Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Mandate
To help provide local perspective and advice to Council with respect to achieving the City's goals,
environmental objectives, and accompanying strategic recommendations and directions taken
from the current Maple Ridge Official Community Plan and Environmental Management Strategy
report.
The Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Committee will:
1. provide advice to Council on a wide range of existing and emerging environmental
issues, trends and opportunities including strategic planning initiatives, bylaws, and
policy development;
2. provide a local perspective on the environment while giving due consideration to the
balance between social, economic, and environmental aspects; and
3. identify and advise on ways to build local environmental awareness, to enhance
environmental programs, and to continue to promote strong environmental stewardship
within the City.
Membership Composition
The Committee will be comprised of the following 7 voting members:
One Council Liaison (or alternate)
Two Environmental Professionals, appointed by Council
Four Members at Large appointed by Council, with a goal of representation from the youth,
senior, and development communities and interest and/or expertise in environmental
matters
Members at Large must be a resident of Maple Ridge. The Environmental Professionals are
not required to be residents of Maple Ridge but must be actively working in the community.
Standing Invitation Members (non-voting):
Member(s) of Parliament representing Maple Ridge
Member(s) of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia representing Maple Ridge
One member representing Metro Vancouver
One member representing Katzie First Nation
One member representing Kwantlen First Nation
One member representing the BC Conservation Officer Service
Quorum
Majority of voting members (4)
Meetings
Meetings are typically held on the second Wednesday of every other month at 7:00 pm in
the Blaney Room, City Hall, 11995 Haney Place
Meetings are typically held in: January, March, May, September and November
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2022 Environmental Advisory Committee Work Plan
Committee Overview
The Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC), established in September 2017, has been set up to advise Council on
relevant issues along with opportunities to help continue to invest in the protection, management, and enhancement of
the natural environment. The EAC was set up to help prioritize and implement Environmental Management Strategy
(EMS) recommendations. It was also set up to support environmental awareness and to promote the community's strong
values associated with environmental conservationism, stewardship, and sustainability.
Progress Report
Action Item Update & Next Steps
Develop a Scoping Report and RFP Completed and endorsed by Council with unanimous
for a Municipal Green Infrastructure support in Q2 2021.
Management Strategy
Conduct Green Infrastructure
Strategic Framework Study and
Interviews completed with round table discussions
which included various guest expert speakers,
initiate internal Task Force between reviews of findings and recommendations from
departments for feedback consultant.
Establish new EAC Sub-Committee
for Green Infrastructure GISC with
subject matter experts from
development & business
community
Undertake the study and provide
feedback and recommendations on
GI Strategy from Municipal Task
Force Group, EAC, GISC, and
Consultant EcoPlan
Report to Council with Final
Recommendations and Update on
Aquifer Mapping within OCP
Council endorsed sub-committee was successfully
involved with review and input into Green
Infrastructure study, in addition to providing input into
local area plans and Council special projects related
to EV infrastructure and Step Code timing.
Consultant's report will be presented to Council for
feedback in Q4 of 2021. Final report will be
presented to Council in Qi or Q2 of 2022.
Recommendations will be presented to Council in Q4
2021. This will include an amendment to remove the
Provincial aquifer map from the Official Community
Plan and move it to the City's website.
Update To Council on EAC Activities Dates pending with an update from the EAC and GISC
and Deliverables for 2021 Chairperson.
Review & Feedback of EV Policy and Completed and submitted to Council as requested by
Step Code Timing by GISC GISC members.
Environmental Advisory Committee
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Planning Tier
Priority Status
Corporate Plan Complete
Deliverable 100%
Environment Q2 2021
Corporate Plan Complete
Deliverable
Environment
Business Plan
Deliverable
Environment
Corporate Plan
Deliverable
Environment
100%
Q3 2021
Complete
100%
Q2 2021
Complete
90%
Q3 2021
Corporate Plan In Progress
Deliverable
Environment
85%
Q4 2021
Corporate Plan In Progress
Deliverable
Environment
85%
Q4 2021
Business Plan Complete
Deliverable
Governance &
Service Delivery
100%
Q4 2021
Progress Report
Action Item
Review and Feedback of ISMP
Plans for Kanaka and Alouette
River
Develop a Scoping Report for
Ecological Network Management
Strategy-Municipal Best
Management Design/Practices for
supporting Healthy Urban
Ecosystems & Wildlife Habitat -
Understanding Critical Connections
& Metrics for Management of
Ecosystem Health, & Natural
Capital Evaluation
Update & Next Steps
No further steps are required until recommended
implementation items are supported by Council in the
future.
Pending potential endorsement of the Green
Infrastructure Management Strategy for the City, this
scoping report will be coming forward for Council's
consideration.
Update Municipal GIS Mapping and Ongoing efforts to improve information and
Natural Asset Inventory including technology to help with decision making for various
Metrics on Tree Canopy Cover using departments.
Lidar
Review and Update Environmental Update on communications efforts for environment
Communications Tools initiatives and requirements pending.
Update for Council on Update on communications efforts for environment
Improvements for Communications initiatives and requirements are pending.
and Outreach related to
Environment Section
Implementation of a Guest Expert
Speaker Series for Green
Infrastructure on topics of Urban
Design, Urban Landscaping, Urban
Forestry, and Natural Capital
Evaluation
Establish new EAC Sub-Committee
for Green Infrastructure (GISC)
feedback from development &
business community with subject
matter experts on sustainable
design and green building
Completed five different presentations by
international, national and local experts on various
subjects related to green infrastructure and
innovative urban design opportunities. There is
further interest to continue this speaker series.
Six months of one year term is near completion with
an interest in renewal and possible expansion to
incorporate new subject matter experts. Requirement
for Council endorsement to continue and expand this
sub-committee.
Environmental Advisory Committee
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Planning Tier
Priority
Business Plan
Deliverable
Governance &
Service Delivery
Status
Complete
100%
Q3 2021
Corporate Plan Not Started
Deliverable
Environment
10%
Q2 2022
Corporate Plan In Progress
Deliverable
Governance &
Service Delivery
85%
Q4 2022
Corporate Plan In Progress
Deliverable
Environment
50%
Q2 2022
Corporate Plan In Progress
Deliverable
Environment
50%
Q3 2022
Corporate Plan In Progress
Deliverable
Environment
80%
Q2-Q4
Business Plan In Progress
Found Milestone 85%
Governance &
Service Delivery
Progress Report
Action Item
Implementation of a Guest Expert
Speaker Series for Green
Infrastructure on topics related to
innovative design including
consideration for Urban Design,
Urban Landscaping, Urban Forestry,
and Natural Capital Evaluation
Update & Next Steps
Five guest speakers have
presented with international reputations and work
experience also with connections to Maple Ridge
through previous studies, work, and projects in the
community. Presentations done remotely due to
COVID measures with Q&A afterwards. Focus on
both EAC and GISC members, along with municipal
staff. Mayor and Council were also invited to attend
or welcome to view the presentations.
Update and assistance with Volunteer Pilot studies completed by
Municipal GIS Mapping and Natural private/academic partnerships with EAC & City
Asset Inventory including Metrics on including BCIT Grant monies. Results were
Tree Canopy Cover using Lidar. Also successful in showing how new Lidar technology and
presentations by BCIT and Foresite GIS software/remote sensing techniques can be
Forestry on local pilot studies,
findings and field investigations.
utilized by local governments to help inventory
municipal forests in an accurate, timely, and much
more cost effective manner. Presentations to EAC
members and support for updates to municipal
inventory & mapping R&D.
Review & feedback of EV Policy and Feedback requested by Council from GISC members
Step Code Timing at request of on some elements associated with Electric vehicles
Council by Green Infrastructure and Step Code.
Sub-Committee members
Review and feedback from EAC
members about environmental
questions or concerns related to
proposed draft Integrated
Stormwater Management Plans
(ISMPs) for Kanaka and Alouette
River as part of Engineering
Deptartment consultation process
Recruitment of new EAC members
due to completion of term of
serving members. Appreciation
evening with thanks for members
that have served the community.
New 2022 Workplan Deliverables
Action Item
Presentation by Engineering Dept. and Consultant of
Record on draft ISMP plans and reports. Feedback
provided by EAC members.
Pending interviews by Council Liaison member and
Staff Liaison and review by Council of new EAC
members they will start their term this Fall 2021.
Review any specific special requests, project review, or directives from Council for EAC
members
Develop a scoping report for Ecological Network Management Strategy:
-Municipal Best Management Design/Practices for supporting Healthy Urban Ecosystems
& Wildlife Habitat
-Understanding Critical Connections & Metrics for Management of Ecosystem Health &
Natural Capital Evaluation
Environmental Advisory Committee
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Planning Tier
Priority
Business Plan
Found Milestone
Governance &
Service Delivery
Status
In Progress
85%
Business Plan Complete
Found Milestone 100%
Governance &
Service Delivery
Business Plan Complete
Found Milestone 100%
Governance &
Service Delivery
Business Plan Complete
Found Milestone 100%
Governance &
Service Delivery
Business Plan In Progress
Found Milestone 50%
Governance &
Service Delivery
Priority
Environment
Environment
ETA
Q4 2022
Q4 2022
New 2022 Workplan Deliverables
Action Item
Potential Next Steps for Green Infrastructure Management Framework -focusing on
potential high priority short term implementation items associated with CMR Green
Infrastructure for consideration by Council as part of 2022/23 business planning review.
The EAC would also provide recommendations on high priority short term implementation
items for Council's consideration.
Provide opportunities for green infrastructure integration into urban design through design
charrettes for green streets, sites, and pilot studies. How to promote more vibrant,
resilient, pedestrian friendlly options for urban infill areas. Includes input from various
subject matter experts including local expertise from the Development, Building, and
Business Community.
Provide opportunities for education and public engagement thourgh a presentation/
speaker series on environmental related topics.
Ongoing particpation and coordination with other Municipal Advisory Committees in working
with them on community based projects and initiatives including tree planting
opportunities, stewardship initiatives, and urban ecology projects -pollinator species, song
birds, & bio-diversity in back yards.
Environmental Advisory Committee
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Priority ETA
Environment Q3 2022
Environment Q4 2022
Environment Q4 2022
Q4 2022