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Climate Change and Environment Committee
Committee Minutes
September 21, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
HR Learning Room - Second Floor City Hall
City of Kitchener
200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Present:B. Wallis, Chair
M. Garner, Vice-Chair
Councillor S. Davey, Member
Councillor A. Clancy, Member
K. Bockasten, Member
J. Clary-Lemon, Member
G. Johannesson, Member
V. Nhio-son, Member
B. Unrau, Member
Staff: S. Lodenquai, Committee Administrator
C. Musselman, Senior Environmental Planner
N. Goss, Manager, Policy & Research
A. Cipriani, Corporate Sustainability Officer
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1. Commencement
The meeting began with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Chair.
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Neutral,
Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee Peoples.
We recognize our responsibility to serve as stewards for the land and honour the
original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the
enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations,
Metis and Inuit in Kitchener today.
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2.Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
None.
3.Discussion Items
3.1 DSD-2023-381 - Council Policy I-590 (Grant Program - Community
Environmental Improvement) - Repeal, DSD-2023-381
C. Musselman provided an overview of the Community Environmental
Improvement Grant, its criteria and its history. It was noted the grant is being
underutilized but community impact would be greater if the remaining CEIG funds
be reallocated to the Love My Hood Grant which is better equipped to approve
grants.
On motion by B. Wallis
That the Climate Change and Environment Committee supports the repeal
of Council Policy I-590 (Grant Program – Community Environmental
Improvement).
Carried
3.2 CCEC Sub-Committee Progress Updates
The floor was opened for sub-committees to present workplan updates. Members
noted there were no updates at this time.
4. Information Items
4.1 None
5. Adjournment
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 4:52 p.m.
Shannon Lodenquai
Committee Administrator
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