Environmental Advisory Committee

THAT the agenda for the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting of September 2, 2025 be confirmed.

THAT the minutes of the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting held on June 3, 2025 be adopted as presented.

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee discussion regarding the Transit Strategy Refresh be received.

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee discussion regarding the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Adaptation in Action Funding Opportunities be received. Page 2 of 5 Minutes of the September 2, 2025 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Circulated to Council on September 9, 2025

WHEREAS motion 2024-404 approved by Council September 3, 2024 directed staff to consult with the Environmental Advisory Committee and explore applying for funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Adaptation in Action program; THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends Council direct staff to consult with the Environmental Advisory Committee to determine eligible projects for Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Adaptation in Action funding prior to the 2026 municipal budget process.

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee discussion regarding the Green Task Force and the Climate Action Plan be received.

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee discussion regarding implementing a climate and environmental lens for staff reports be received.

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends Council direct staff to include potential climate and environmental impact in the template for staff reports to Council and Committees.

THAT the updates from the Working Groups be received.

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee discussion on its Work Plan be received.

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee now move into closed session to consider: a) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees related to Working Group appointments. Pursuant to Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act.

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends Council appoint Nancy Kish and Jocie Cudmore to the Environmental Advisory Committee Education & Outreach Working Group.

THAT this meeting now adjourn at 6:16 p.m.