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COMMITTEE WORKPLAN
The Committee discussed the draft workplan created by members of the Committee prior to COVID-19. They agreed that simplifying, being proactive and prioritizing the items on the workplan would benefit the areas that are critical in order to accomplish before the end of 2022 Term of Council.
The Committee agreed to take more time to review the draft workplan and to discuss at the next meeting, the key areas and priority items for the Committee to focus on.
Wilf Steimle provided suggestions to add to the workplan that included addressing the changing elements of transportation, the possibility of gas/diesel vehicles being banned over the next 10 years, a shift away from fossil fuels to new types of transportation particular electric and active transportation and fully autonomous vehicles.
Councillor, A. Kungl provided a suggestion of a project to enhance and protect an existing naturalized space at Crompton Park. She discussed the Park’s natural features such as its existing trail paths in the wooded area, a lot of natural pollinators, a clearing that deer frequent. Councillor Kungl suggested that the space needs to be more inviting to the community to walk and enjoy the natural features. Kevin Bradley, Manager of Parks and Forestry provided a suggestion of a subcommittee/working group through this Committee to bring like minds together and staff to help guide and support when time permitted. The Committee agreed to support a subcommittee/working group to enhance the naturalization of Crompton Park and that Councillor Kungl would take the lead on the project.