Environmental Advisory Committee

THAT the agenda for the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting of April 14, 2026 be confirmed.

THAT the minutes of the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting held on March 4, 2026 be adopted as presented.

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee discussion regarding the Municipal Climate Interns Program be received.

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee discussion regarding used tire recycling be received.

THAT the Committee recommend Council request the Mayor to send a letter requesting action on Ontario's Tire Recycling System to Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp, and that a copy of this letter be sent to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and all Ontario municipalities.

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee discussion regarding solar panel use at municipal facilities and parking lots be received. Page 3 of 5 Minutes of the April 14, 2026 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Circulated to Council on April 21, 2026

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee endorse the development of a climate lens which examines 1. Mitigation 2. Adaptation, Resilience and Risk 3. Climate Vulnerability and that the draft template and attachments be forwarded to staff.

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

THAT the updates from the Working Groups be received.

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

THAT this meeting now adjourn at 5:42 p.m.