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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MINUTES
December 16, 2021 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Environmental Committee met this date commencing at 4:05 p.m.
Present: Dr. J. Gaudon – Chair
Messrs.: J. Sherwood, J. Duchesne, M. Jennings, R. Fyck, M. Jennings, T. Belanger
Regrets: S. Fulop, G. Johns, D. Bailey, S. Biskupovic, Cllr. B. Ioannidis, Cllr. D. Chapman
Staff:
C. Musselman, Senior Environmental Planner, Development Services
B. Steiner, Senior Environmental Planner, Development Services
N. Goss, Manager of Policy and Research, Development Services
S. Lodenquai, Committee Administrator, Development Services
1. Committee Lead Projects –Working Groups
The committee members separated into their respective working groups as outlined below to discuss
the committee lead projects.
Zoom Breakout Rm 1 - Places and Spaces Strategy
o J. Duchesne, J. Gaudon,
Zoom Breakout Rm 4 - Rain Barrel Program
o R. Fyck
Zoom Breakout Rm 2 - Tree Canopy Protection/Planting/Maintenance (Public & Private)
o T. Belanger, J. Gaudon
Zoom Breakout Rm 3 - Trashtember/Trashtober Fest & Compost Waste in Apt. & Multi-unit Bldgs.
o M. Jennings, J. Sherwood
2. Committee Discussion
Committee members returned to the main virtual meeting room to share a high-level summary of their
discussions.
Zoom Breakout Rm 1 - Places and Spaces Strategy - J. Duchesne, J. Gaudon
J. Gaudon and J. Duchesne shared the possibility of reviewing the Parks Master or creating a pamphlet
overviewing feature parks for the City of Kitchener with historical details, current attractions, and seasonal
features.
C. Musselman advised there is a similar digital option called, Story-Maps, that could be updated, Joshua Shea
is the staff contact and the City of Kitchener is working on updating the Parks Strategic Plan. Also suggested
was a potential stewardship program (like pruning invasive species such as grapevine in Kitchener
neighbourhoods) which could tie-in with opportunities with Neighbourhood Associations on Earth Day.
Additionally, discussed was developing a partnership with U of W of Ecological Restoration Society students.
Zoom Breakout Rm 2 - Tree Canopy Protection/Planting/Maintenance (Public & Private) - T. Belanger
C. Musselman provided a brief overview of the Tree Conversation Bylaw, Tree Management Policy and
Kitchener’s Tree Canopy Target in comparison.
Zoom Breakout Rm 3 - Trashtember/Trashtober Fest & Compost Waste in Apt. & Multi-unit Bldgs. - M. Jennings,
J. Sherwood
The group discussed converting the focus from Fall to Earth Day and Spring 2022.
Zoom Breakout Rm 4 - Rain Barrel Program - R. Fyck
R. Fyck contacted Reep Green to receive update on the former water barrel program. It is now a water
management assessment program where Reep Green reviews people’s entire properties to assess the best
design for water management. Reep Green advised that this program could be tied into a rain barrel education
program.
The committee did not return to the breakout rooms a second time.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 5: 23 PM.
Shannon Lodenquai
Committee Administrator