Environmental Advisory Committee

That the agenda be amended to move Item 9.1 regarding the next regular scheduled meeting to before Item 8. Announcements; and further That the agenda be approved as amended.

McKay Whereas a dark sky is an important environmental initiative that protects communities from the harmful effects of light pollution; and Whereas there are documented environmental, physical and mental health, cultural, spiritual, energy conservation, and economic benefits of a dark sky; and Whereas there is an opportunity to establish policies to uphold and entrench those benefits for the residents of Trent Lakes; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Environmental Advisory Committee recommend that Council direct staff to investigate the development of a policy to manage all Municipally-owned lighting, giving consideration to the following parameters:  efficiency of energy use, including lumens and wattage guidelines;  the use of motion sensors;  dark sky friendly lighting, including shading and focus lighting downward; and  minimum brightness.

McKay That the Committee carry over the Climate Change Action Plan goal from the 2024-2025 workplan to the 2026 workplan; and further That the draft 2026 workplan be revised with the changes for the Committee's review at the next meeting; and further That a draft 2026 budget paper including funds for printing and mailing two new brochures, honorariums for future education programs, and funds for public education activities be prepared for the Committee's review at the next meeting.

McKay That the Environmental Advisory Committee adjourn at 7:40 p.m.