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REQUEST FOR DECISION
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Environmental Advisory Committee 2026 Priorities
Presented by: Meghan Myers, Manager, Environment
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S)
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That the following Environmental Advisory Committee 2026 priorities be approved:
1. Review and approve the 2026 Green Community Grant Program and review and recommend the Community Recognition Program (environmental stewardship category) recipients.
2. Provide advice on the update and review of the Environmental Advisory Committee Bylaw and the update of the Community Standards Bylaw to include
provisions on construction waste debris.
3. Provide advice on the Conservation Reserve Program.
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SUMMARY
The Environmental Advisory Committee Bylaw (EAC) 35/2015 requires that an annual report be submitted to Council. The annual report provides a summary of the Committee's activities during the year and in non-election years, identifies priorities for the following year. On January 13, 2026, Council received the 2025 EAC Annual Report for information.
The proposed 2026 priorities are being presented for Council's consideration and approval following finalization of the content of Council's Strategic Plan.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
The EAC Bylaw 35/2015 requires that an annual report be submitted to Council.
On January 21, 2025, Council approved the following priorities for the EAC:
1. Review and approve the 2025 Green Community Grant Program and review and recommend the Community Recognition Program (environmental stewardship category) recipients
2. Provide advice on the update and review of the Sustainable Buildings Policy C-P&E-12
3. Provide advice on the Climate Adaptation Implementation Strategy.
4. Provide advice on the Natural Asset Management Project.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On January 13, 2026, the EAC Chair presented the 2025 Annual Report. The Annual Report provides a summary of the Committee's activities d...
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