Environment and Climate Advisory Committee MeetingAgendaWednesday, March 16, 2022 at 5:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.Electronic and in Meeting Room GLower Level, City HallWe recognize and respect that New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halkomelem speaking peoples. We acknowledge that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. As a City, we are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.1.CALL TO ORDER AND LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Chair will open the meeting and provide a land acknowledgement.2.INTRODUCTIONS AND ICEBREAKERS 2.1Icebreaker Question 2.2Legislative Services Committee Orientation 1.ENCAC_2022_Committee_Orientation.pdfKatie Stobbart3.CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Additions or deletion of items.4.ADOPTION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 4.1Adoption of the Minutes of January 19, 2022 1.EnCAC 2022 Jan 19 Minutes.pdf5.REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS Staff and guest reports and presentations for information, discussion, and/or action5.1Environment and Climate Policy Introduction 1.ENCAC_Orientation.pdf2.EnCAC_Index of Relevant City Policy_2022.pdfLynn Roxburgh and Eugene Wat6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 7.NEW BUSINESS Items added to the agenda at the beginning of the meeting.7.1Committee Member Topics for 2022 Karen Crosby7.2New Homes and Renewable Energy Discussion regarding speeding up the requirement for new homes/buildings to only use renewable energy (no natural gas hook-up)Karen Crosby8.STANDING REPORTS AND UPDATES Regular and ongoing reports from staff or members for information and discussion.8.1Urban Reforestation & Biodiversity Enhancement Initiative Update 1.ENCAC_Written_Update_-_March_2022_Meeting.pdfLynn Roxburgh, on behalf of Matthew Pilford9.END OF MEETING 10.UPCOMING MEETINGS Remaining scheduled meetings for 2022, which take place at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted: May 18 July 20 November 16 No Item Selected This item has no attachments1.ENCAC_Orientation.pdf2.EnCAC_Index of Relevant City Policy_2022.pdf1.ENCAC_Written_Update_-_March_2022_Meeting.pdf1.ENCAC_2022_Committee_Orientation.pdf1.EnCAC 2022 Jan 19 Minutes.pdf