2019-02-18 General Committee Meeting Notes

RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY – NOT THE FINAL DECISION OF COUNCIL
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                   18 FEBRUARY 2019


              Aquatic biodiversity is improved through the preservation and enhancement of
                diverse instream, riparian and wetland habitats.
              Point source and diffuse pollution is identified and effectively managed to reduce
                impacts on waterways, wetlands and coasts.
              Waterways, wetlands and coastal environments are protected, managed and
                maintained in their natural state and are enhanced to support healthy and diverse
                ecosystems.
              The quality and quantity of groundwater, surface water and wastewater
                discharge is optimised to minimise impacts to receiving waters, aquatic
                ecosystems and human health.
    C.   As a result of the introduction of a new separate Environment Grants Program and
         Policy, Council approve the amendments required to the Community Grants Policy as
         detailed in Attachment 2 to the report to the General Committee meeting dated 18
         February 2019; and
    D.   Authorise the CEO to make any required minor amendments to the Policies prior to
         publication.
                                                                                         Carried.



8   DRAFT ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY AND ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING
    POLICY
    Committee Recommendation
    Moved:           Cr Stockwell
    Seconded:        Cr Jurisevic
    That Council note the report by the Manager Environmental Services to the General
    Committee Meeting dated 18 February 2019 and:
    A.   Adopt the Environment and Sustainable Living Policy provided at Attachment 1 to the
         report;
    B.   Approve the draft Environment Strategy for the purposes of community consultation,
         as provided at Attachment 2 to the report.
    C.   Approve the Community Engagement & Communications Plan for the draft
         Environment Strategy, as provided at Attachment 3 to the report.
                                                                                         Carried.




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