HomeMy WebLinkAboutDSD-19-144 - Environmental Committee Work Plan (2019/2020)REPORT TO:Planning & Strategic Initiatives Committee
DATE OF MEETING:June 10, 2019
SUBMITTED BY:Cody Boomer, Executive Assistant, 519-741-2200 ext. 7407
PREPARED BY:Cody Boomer,Executive Assistant, 519-741-2200 ext. 7407
WARD (S) INVOLVED:All
DATE OF REPORT:May 29, 2019
REPORT NO.:DSD-19-144
SUBJECT:Environmental Committee Work Plan (2019/2020)
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the Environmental Committee Work Plan (2019/2020), as outlined in Development
Services Department report DSD-19-144, be approved.
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with the recommendations of the 2008 Advisory Committee Review, the
Environmental Committee, with the assistance of staff, was required to develop and implement
a work plan for the term of their appointment. Accordingly, members were requested to provide
suggestions on initiatives they would like accomplish during their term on the committee. Staff
goals, objectives and
priorities.
REPORT:
At the April 18, 2019 Environmental Committee meeting, members were encouraged to suggest
items to be included in the 2019/2020 Work Plan. Members were reminded that each strategic
direction proposed for the updated Work Plan should be linked to one or more of the themes
1.Natural Heritage System and Recreational Amenity Areas;
2.Water Resources;
3.Air Quality;
4.Land Resource and Growth Management;
5.Energy Systems;
6.Resource Consumption and Waste Management; and
7.Environmental Education and Public Awareness.
Linking the Work Plan to the Strategic Plan ensures the actions undertaken by the Committee
ectives.
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opportunity to brainstorm any new Work Plan initiatives and receive clarification on the potential
achievement of their proposed Work Plan items. Staff suggested the Work Plan may be used as
sub-committee appointments,timelines and initiatives, and may
be updated accordingly with administrative changesas necessary.Several members spoke in
members present.
The Committee at its May 16, 2019 meeting approved the Work Plan which has been attached
the recommendation outlined herein.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Priority #4: Sustainable environment and infrastructure
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications associated with this report.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM The draft Work Plan has been discussedat every meeting since February 2019and
reviewed. A summary of the discussion from those meetings have been included in the minutes
following each brainstorming session.
ACKNOWLEDGEDBY: Cory Bluhm, Acting General Manager, Development Services
Attachment:
Appendix A Environmental Committee Work Plan (2019/2020)
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Responsibility
Kim FellowsJustin Gaudon,Darren Bailey, Tina Belanger, Cynthia GaetaniAlison Gingrich Regehr,Tia DriverRobert Paul,Cynthia Gaetani,Elanor WaslanderJohn Jackson, Kim Fellows
Staff Contact
Josh Shea, Natural Area CoordinatorDave Schmitt, Environmental & Urban Forestry Project ManagerNick Gollan, Manager of Stormwater UtilityClaire Bennett, Corporate Sustainability OfficerRepresentative
TBD (Facilities Management likely)
Timeframe
Ad hoc, on-going throughout yearMay/June 2019 potential agenda item. Timing on specific actions TBD.Sept/October 2019 potential agenda item.20192020-2021
Ongoing / Annual
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Strategic Plan for the Environment
Strategic Plan for the Environment
Liaison to sit on Kitchener's Bee City Working Group and report back to , and seek advice as necessary from, Environmental Committee. Opportunities for projects: habitat stewardship;
education and outreach; and celebration.Project to increase forest cover / woodland habitat in Kitchener. Strategy approved April 2019. Specific actions for Committee involvement TBD.Consult
Stormwater Utility staff to assess opportunities to help promote Low Impact Development retrofits and the stormwater credit policy in neighbourhoods or other outreach. Participate in
the creation of the long-term Community Climate Action Plan to 2050 preparation (80% by '50 target). Participate and provide input to the upcoming corporate waste minimization and diversion
program for City facilities and events
Strategic Plan for the Environment
Strategic Plan for the Environment
Project
Strategic Plan for the Environment
Bee City Kitchener Working GroupUrban Forest Strategy ImplementationWater Management StewardshipCommunity Climate Action Plan: Project(s) / Action(s) to Support and ImplementWaste Minimization
and Diversion Program
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE WORK PLAN 2019 - 2020
Kitchener Natural Heritage System (Theme 1 of the Water Resources (Theme 2 of the Air Quality (Theme 3 of the Land Resource and Growth Management (Theme 4 of the Energy Systems and Climate
Action (Theme 5 of the Resource Consumption and Waste Management (Theme 6 of the Environmental Education and Public Awareness (Theme 7 of the
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Cynthia Gaetani, Justin Gaudon, Kim FellowsElanor Waslander, Alison Gingrich Regehr, Kim Fellows Tia Driver, Cynthia Gaetani
Carrie Musselman, Senior Environmental PlannerJosh Shea, Natural Area Coordinator / Nick Gollan, Manager of Stormwater Utility / OthersCody Boomer, Committee Administrator
Q1 2019 and Q1 2020TBDFall 2019
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Detailed application review and recommendation of successful grantees. One (tele-conference) meeting with subcommittee.Support youth to engage in environmental issues. Find ways to partner
with programs such as Ontario EcoSchools. Build on exisitng opportunities such as Children's Groundwater Festival.Coordinate and meet with other municipal committees to discuss activities,
interests and actions
Strategic Plan for the Environment
Community Environmental Improvement Grants (CEIG)Environmental Education of YouthCoordination with other Municipal Environmental Advisory CommitteesProvide advice or information on environmental
matters referred to the committee by Council and staff as per: the Terms of Reference (Council Policy I-100)
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Multiple Themes of the
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