Sep 18,2007 EPC

 
Minutes
 
 
4.1 Organic Recycling, Worm Composting, Solid Waste Recycling
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Environmental Protection Committee recommends that City Council support the development of a Solid Waste and Recycling Program incentive and disincentive program; and
THAT the Environmental Protection Committee recommends that City Council support the establishment of an Environmental Protection Sub-Committee to work with staff to define measurable targets and a time line for implementation.
 
4.2 City of Vancouver, Climate Change Resolution
 
4.3 Fire Response, Creek Protection
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Environmental Protection Committee recommends that City Council support staff development of a formal policy to protect streams during fire response, and
THAT the Environmental Protection Committee recommends to City Council that the ensuing policy be forwarded to the North-east Sector Environmental Stewardship Committee as well as the City of Burnaby.
 
5.1 Annual Report
 
5.2 FLAP Fatal Light Awareness Program
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Environmental Committee request City Council to support City staff to investigate the report entitled “Bird- Friendly Development Guidelines, City of Toronto, March, 2007” for future City development, and
THAT City Council consider this topic for incorporation into the City’s OCP.
 
5.3 Information / Updates
Burnaby Incinerator Tour
Public Information Meeting - Development - St Johns Street / Shoppers Drug Mart
Tree Festival
Peace Pact Day
Tree Planting Restoration
Take the Train, Save a Salmon