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City o~ Minutes/Meeting Summary
Sustainable Pickering Advisory Committee
W i i October 28, 2009
PI rKERING 2:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Doug Dickerson, City Councillor, Ward 2 (Chair)
Jennifer O'Connell, City Councillor, Ward 1 (Vice-Chair)
David Pickles, City Councillor, Ward 3
Tom Melymuk, Director, Office of Sustainability
Neil Carroll, Director, Planning & Development
Tony Prevedel, Division Head, Facilities
Lynn Winterstein, Manager, Marketing & Business Development
Chantal Whitaker, Coordinator, Sustainability
Jack McGinnis - Durham Sustain Ability
Marla Shim, Executive Assistant, Council (Recording Secretary)
Guests: Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.
- John Tideman, Manager, Business Development
- Kathleen Hunt, Portfolio Manager, Market Development, Special Projects
- Manny Sousa, Manager, Community and Government Relations
Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items /
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1. Welcome & Introductions
Councillor Dickerson welcomed everyone to.the meeting and
made introductions.
2. Enbrid e's Solar Thermal Hot Water Program
Copies of Enbridge's Solar Thermal Water Heating
presentation were circulated to attendees.
The objective of the presentation is to provide Committee
members with an overview of the program, find out what
Pickering is doing from a sustainability standpoint, and explore
opportunities to work collaboratively to achieve mutual goals.
• A program was launched by NRCan for installing solar
panels to help reduce C02 emission
• It is supported by Bullfrog Power, and EnerWorks
• Their goal is to install 1200 units before the program ends
in December 2010
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• Councillor Dickerson expressed concern that there could
be a conflict with a similar program that Veridian is
currently developing
• M. Sousa assured members that they would not be a
competitor, but more of a partner
• Concern was expressed that the grant program being
offered by NRCan will be done before Enbridge's program Committee members
starts; therefore, the users will not be able to take will have a future
advantage of that financial incentive meeting to discuss
• The question was raised as to if those residents who have and decide if they
already filed for the follow-up energy audit could still take would like to commit
advantage of the rebate to the program.
• The solar panels have a 10-year warranty and are
expected to last for 25 years T. Melymuk will
• Looking to partner with 10-15 municipalities follow-up with
• The Town of Markham has committed to installing 500 Enbridge to get more
details.
units
• Would like a commitment of a minimum of 50 units from T. Melymuk will
Pickering contact the Town of
• Pickering could be the first municipality in Durham to install Markham to get more
the units information regarding
• Various program structures were briefly discussed their involvement and
• Committee members will meet to discuss and decide if satisfaction with the
they will submit to Council for approval program.
• Enbridge will work with T. Melymuk so that additional
details can be obtained
Enbridge representatives, Neil Carroll and Tony Prevedel left
the meeting at 3:20 pm.
3. Idlin B -law
C. Whitaker provided answers to previous questions that were
raised at the September 16, 2009 Sustainable Pickering
Advisory Committee meeting.
• Some of the municipalities are removing the temperature
exemptions and allowing their by-law officers to use their
own discretion
• No criticism has been received from the pubic for having
the Idling By-law; however, in Kingston, taxi cab
companies have asked for some leniency when waiting for
rides and until they convert over to their hybrid fleet
• Does not apply to drive-thrus, which are difficult to enforce
due to vehicles constantly moving. Drive-thrus are being
regulated by zoning
• Of the 31 municipalities that were looked at, 24 had set
fines; however, only 7 issue or are proposing to issue
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Part 2 tickets for idling
• Our City Solicitor and Manager, By-law Enforcement
Services have commented that they have safety concerns
regarding enforcement staff approaching vehicles that are
idling. They also expressed concern about the ability for a
Part 2 idling ticket to stand up in court
• Pickering Town Centre is allowed to issue Part 2 tickets
• Discussion ensued with regards to holding a kickoff
campaign in the new year, when an amended by-law is
approved. It was suggested that staff present to Council
and then have the launch the following morning. The C.Whitaker to lead
launch should engage students the development of a
• Education campaign will include posting anti-idling signs in staff team to draft an
various locations and providing a warning period idling by-law
• Committee members requested to see a template for amendment and
signage/brochures, etc. education campaign.
• C. Whitaker will lead a staff team to facilitate the process
4. Measuring Ustaflnability Progress Report
Copies of the Indicator Selection progress for the Measuring
Sustainability Progress Report were distributed to members.
• Propose to measure 21 of the current 32 indicators
• Expect to have our first sustainable report score card next
year
• The idea of inviting the original participants involved in the
development of the indicators to attend a special event
when the scorecard is complete was discussed
5. Sustainable Pickerin' 2010 Event
• It was suggested holding one-day seminars with motivational
speakers to try and engage more residents, instead of the
annual Sustainable Pickering Day event
• Other suggestions were: hold the traditional Sustainable Staff will meet to
Pickering Day format, but include speakers; hold additional discuss and decide
one-day seminars with various topics and speakers over the on the specifics of
course of the year the new event.
6. 2010S oirnsorshi
Copies of the Sustainable Pickering Sponsorship Initiative Staff will draft a
spreadsheet were distributed to members. contribution package
for review.
• Members need to decide which of the sponsors they would
like to approach for 2010 sponsorship
• It was suggested having more than one level of sponsorship
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• Discussion ensued with regards to the sponsors meeting the
City's sustainability criteria
7. Other Business
• T. Melymuk advised members that the FCM Sustainable
Communities Conference is being held February 10 to12,
2010 in Ottawa, and inquired as to if a Committee member
might be interested in attending. The theme this year is on
'green jobs, green economy'
• Due to the time, C. Whitaker will send an email to Committee
member with regards to the toilet rebate issue that has arisen
8. Next Meeting
Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
Meeting Adjourned: 5:00 pm.
Copy: City Clerk
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