HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 24, 2012 C 00 Si Minutes/Meeting Summary
Sustainable Pickering Advisory Committee
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
PICKERING 2 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees: Doug Dickerson, Chair, City Councillor, Ward 2
David Pickles, Vice-Chair, City Councillor, Ward 3
Peter Rodrigues, Regional Councillor, Ward 3
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Tom Melymuk, Director, Office of Sustainability
Chantal Whitaker, Coordinator, Sustainability
Shauna Muir, (Acting) Coordinator, Sustainability
Renee Michaud, Executive Assistant, Council Office (Recording Secretary)
Guests: Brian Kelly, Manager of Sustainability, Region of Durham
Gilbert Boehm, Supervisor, Energy Management and Projects
Absent: • Mayor Ryan
Lynn Winterstein, Manager, Marketing & Business Development
Item/ Details & Discussion& Conclusion Action Items/Status
Ref# (summary of discussion) (include deadline as
appropriate)
1. Presentation: Region of Durham Local Action Plan Brian Kelly
Region of Durham
Brian Kelly gave a presentation on the Region of Durham
Community Climate Change Local Action Plan which was
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approved at Regional Council on March 9, 2011.
He mentioned that the preparation started in 2009, followed
by Phase 1 in 2010 which identified the framework, goals and
objectives. Phase 2 then spread out over 2011 and 2012
with community consultations and stakeholder presentations.
Phase 3, Program Development & Approvals, started in the
last quarter of 2012 with a completion date of mid 2013.
The Vision is "Durham Region is to be a carbon neutral,
sustainable, prosperous and resilient community with a high
quality of life."
Community targets established for reduction of GHG
emissions are:
• 5% by 2015
• 20% by 2010
• 80% by 2050
It was noted that it is not a set of programs that have now
been given final approval; it.is a Plan. Individual programs
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will be further developed (in conjunction with municipal
partners where applicable) and brought back for individual
approval before being implemented.
The following is a list of potential programs for consideration:
• Durham Partners in Project Green
• Comprehensive Residential Retrofit
• Green Affordable Housing
• Durham Green Building Guideline
• Smart Grid Initiative
• Offshore Wind Power Generation
• Durham Mini-Deep Lake Water Cooling
• Durham Biofuels Program
• Bio-Methane Production and Use
• Local Food Hub
• Urban Agriculture Program
• Farm-Friendly Regulations
• Durham Five Million Trees
• Durham,Green Planning/Transit-Oriented Guidelines
• Durham Freecycle Program
• Durham Green Procurement Guideline
• Community Climate Fund •
• Climate Education Program
To date, work has been focused on climate mitigation.
Councillor Rodrigues questioned what the impact of
increased vehicular traffic in Durham would be on GHG
emissions and whether the proposed targets could still be
met.
B. Kelly stated that the targets were measured against 2007
baseline emissions and also takes into consideration growth
and the transition to more hybrid vehicles and greater use of
transit in urban areas.
The Local Action Plan was approved at Regional Council two
weeks ago and a summarized version should be available on
the Durham Region's website in a few months. They are
also drafting a pamphlet for quick and easy reference.
Table 1 from the presentation shows Estimated Impacts of
the Community Climate Change Local Action Plan in three
categories; environment, economic and social.
Discussion followed on Green Affordable Housing and the
benefits for the homeowners and the builders.
Implementation would require changes to the Ontario
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Building Code and the province has not endorsed any
recommendations submitted to date.
A special exemption was submitted for the Seaton Project,
but it was denied.
T. Melymuk indicated that the Durham Green Building
Guidelines are similar to the ones developed as part of the
placemaking guidelines. There may be an opportunity to
enhance the neighbourhood designs to make them more
sustainable and to ensure cost savings for the builders.
Councillor Dickerson mentioned that some builders are now
considering placement of the house on a lot to take
advantage of better solar exposure.
It was noted that the Energy Star market Ontario is 21% and
about 7% in the Region of Durham.
The Durham Mini-Deep Lake Water Cooling would be a good
program for the Whitby and Oshawa area as there is an
opportunity to use the existing infrastructure along the
waterfront.
From the 18 programs listed there are 2 which are favorable
for implementation at this time.
Implementation Strategies were discussed and B. Kelly
stressed the need of implementing program through
community delivery agents and partnerships.
T. Melymuk mentioned that it is great to have the support
from the regional level and to see that other municipalities
are moving forward with endorsing sustainability plans.
B. Kelly indicated that Pickering is by far the leader in the
Region.
Councillor Dickerson expressed thanks to Brian Kelly for this
in-depth presentation and mentioned that Pickering is excited
to continue the partnership with the Region as we are very
encouraged by this report.
2. Upcoming Report to Council regarding FIT 2.0 and T. Melymuk
Solar Rooftop Lease on specific facilities C. Whitaker
G. B oehm
T. Melymuk indicated that we are positioning ourselves to
participate in a FIT 2.0 project with Veridian and Solera. Staff are
reviewing a proposal and will be forwarding a Report to Council in
December for approval.
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Our participation would involve a rooftop lease at the Claremont
Community Centre. It was also noted that staff is considering
making an application for a microFit project at the Petticoat Creek
Community Centre in 2013(to be included in the 2013 budget
submission to Council).
3. Other Business
T. Melymuk announced that Shauna Muir will be filling in during
Chantal's Maternity Leave as Acting Coordinator, Sustainability,
Councillor Dickerson welcomed Shauna to the Committee and
also expressed his appreciation to Chantal for her continued
commitment to the sustainable programs undertaken by the
committee.
Chantal's last day is November 12th
Councillor Rodrigues enquired why there is no community
representatives on the Sustainable Advisory Committee and
suggested that this be reviewed.
C. Whitaker announced that the City of Pickering is the
recipient of a "Smart Commute Durham Employer of the Year"
issued by Metrolinx. The Region nominated the City for its
programs. The award presentation will be made at a reception
on Thursday, November 29th at the St. Lawrence Hall, 157 King
Street East, Toronto. Committee members interested in
attending should RSVP by November 15th. Tom Melymuk will
be attending.
Both Councillor Dickerson and Councillor Pickles expressed an
interest in attending.
4. Next Meeting
To be determined.
Meeting Adjourned: 3:45 pm -
Copy: City Clerk
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