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Environmental Advisory Committee
November 4, 2025
What was decided (12 motions)
12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the agenda for the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting of November 4, 2025 be confirmed.
Moved by Cathie Coultis, seconded by Jane Lesslie
Carried
THAT the minutes of the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting held on October 14, 2025 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Jane Lesslie, seconded by Cathie Coultis
Carried
THAT the presentation by Iain Cameron and Madison Schuler regarding the South East Health Unit's Climate Change and Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment (CCHVAA) be received.
Moved by Councillor Hirsch, seconded by Angus Ross
Carried
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee endorses the motion passed by the Agriculture Advisory Committee at their October 27, 2025 meeting regarding support for Bill 21 Protect Our Food Act, 2025. Page 2 of 5 Minutes of the November 4, 2025 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Circulated to Council on November 10, 2025
Moved by Jane Lesslie, seconded by Cathie Coultis
Carried
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee's discussion regarding Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Adaptation in Action Grant Opportunities be received.
Moved by Councillor Hirsch, seconded by Cathie Coultis
Carried
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee approves Angus Ross and Don Wilford making a presentation on behalf of the Climate Action Plan Working Group regarding community greenhouse gas emissions reduction and adaptation at the earliest feasible Council or Committee of the Whole meeting.
Moved by Angus Ross, seconded by Jane Lesslie
Carried
THAT the updates from the Working Groups be received.
Moved by Councillor Hirsch, seconded by Jane Lesslie
Carried
THAT wetland protection be added to the Environmental Advisory Committee work plan.
Moved by Cathie Coultis, seconded by Jane Lesslie
Carried
THAT air rights for solar panel installation at municipal parking lots be added to the Environmental Advisory Committee work plan.
Moved by Jane Lesslie, seconded by Angus Ross
Carried
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee's discussion on its Work Plan be received.
Moved by Cathie Coultis, seconded by Jane Lesslie
Carried
THAT the 2026 Statutory & Advisory Board Committee / Meeting Schedule be received.
Moved by Councillor Hirsch, seconded by Angus Ross