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C--ity 00 Executive Committee Meeting
_ Agenda
Monday, February 11, 2013
PICKERING Council Chambers
7:00 pm
Chair: Councillor O'Connell
(I) Matters for Consideration Fages
1. Director, Engineering & Public Works, Report ES 02-13 1-10
No Parking Bv-law on The Esplanade North '
Recommendation
1. That Report ES 02-13 of the Director, Engineering & Public Works regarding
parking and stopping restrictions on The Esplanade North, in response to
Resolution #157/12 be received; and ~
2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "2" to By-law
6604/05 to provide for the regulation of parking on highways or parts of
highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering. -
2. Director, Engineering & Public Works, Report ES 03=13 11-15
Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road
-Maximum Posted Speed Limit Review
Recommendation
1. That Report ES 03-13 of the Director, Engineering & Public Works regarding
a review of the maximum posted speed limits on Valley Farm Road and
Glenanna Road be received; and
2. That the existing speed limit of 50 km/h on Glenanna Road and Valley Farm
Road between Kingston Road and Pickering Parkway be maintained, based
on previous traffic studies, input from Durham Regional Police and the results
of the review of traffic operations.
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~ 00 Executive Committee Meeting -
. Agenda
_ I I _ Monday, February 11, 2013
PICKERING council cr,ambers
7:00 pm
Chair: Counciilor O'Connell
3. Director, City Development, Report OS 02-13 16-19 .
Sustainable Pickering Program
-2012 Year-end Summary
Recommendation
That Council receive Report OS 02-13 respecting the 2012 Year-end Summary for
information.
(II) Other Business
(III) Adiournment
eitq ~0 Report to
Executive Committee
PI ~ KERI Report Number: ES 02-13
Date: February 11, 2013
From: Richard W. Holborn
Director, Engineering & Public Works
Subject: No Parking By-law on The Esplanade North - File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1. That Report ES 02-13 of the Director, Engineering & Public Works regarding
parking and stopping restrictions on The Esplanade North, in response to ,
Resolution #157/12 be received; and
2. That the attached draft by-law be enacted to amend Schedule "2" to By-law
6604/05 to provide for the regulation of parking on highways or parts of highways
under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Pickering.
Executive Summary: On December 10, 2012 Council passed Resolution #157/12
for staff to investigate and review with Durham Region Transit (DRT) staff, any required
parking or stopping restrictions on The Esplanade North and other locations along the
Durham Region Transit Route 110 to accommodate the revised Route 110, and to
review Pickering Parkway befinreen Liverpool Road and Glenanna Road for an
additional transit stop for the revised route. The revised route will be more convenient
for residents of the Durham Condominium Corporation Alliance, which is located north
of The Esplanade North, resulting in an overall improved service and increased
ridership. Engineering & Public Works and Durham Region Transit staff have reviewed '
the revised route for potential conflicts with DRT buses and recommend that the
municipal Traffic By-law 6604/05 be amended to include parking restrictions on the
north side of The Esplanade North from Glenanna Road to 48 metres east of Glenanna
Road, and on the south side of The Esplanade North from Glenanna Road to 55 metres
east of Glenanna Road.
Durham Region Transit staff have also stated that there is an existing bus stop
northbound on Liverpool Road at Pickering Parkway and another one eastbound on
Pickering Parkway at 1305 Pickering Parkway. The next transit stop after that is
northbound on Glenanna Road. Durham Region Transit staff have mentioned that
these transit stops work for them at this time and currently are not seeking any
additional transit stops along Pickering Parkway for the revised Route 110.
Report ES 02-13 February 11, 2013
Subject: No Parking By-law on The Esplanade North Page 2
Financial Implications: The acquisition of no parking signs, no stopping signs and
posts can be accommodated in the roads current budget.
Discussion: On December 10, 2012 Council passed Resolution #157/12
(Attachment #1) for staff to investigate and review with Durham Region Transit staff any
required parking or stopping restrictions on The Esplanade North, and other locations
along the Durham Region Transit Route 110, to accommodate the revised Route 110
and to review Pickering Parkway between Liverpool Road and Glenanna Road for an
additional transit stop for the revised route.
Durham Region Transit Route 110 currently travels from the Pickering GO station north
on Liverpool Road, east on Kingston Road, south on Glenanna Road, east on The
Esplanade South past Pickering City Hall and then loops around, consisting of a route ,
comprised of Valley Farm Road, Pickering Parkway, Brock Road, Finch Avenue, Whites '
Road, Oklahoma Drive, West Shore Boulevard and Bayly Street. DRT Route 110 is
being revised by Durham Region Transit staff to travel from the GO Station north on '
Liverpool Road, east on Pickering Parkway, north on Glenanna Road, east on The
Esplanade North, past Pickering City Hall then returning to the GO Station via the same
route as the current Route 110. The existing DRT Route 110 and proposed revision is
shown graphically in Attachment #2.
The revised route will be more convenient for residents of the Durham Condominium
Corporation Alliance, which is located north of The Esplanade North, between Valley
Farm Road and Glenanna Road. The revised routing of DRT Route 110 should result in
an overall improved service and increased ridership.
In response to Resolution #157/12, City of Pickering staff met with Durham Region
Transit staff on The Esplanade North in December 2012 to observe traffic and possible
transit issues that would arise with the revised Route 110. During the review, "
Engineering & Public Works and Durham Region Transit staff observed vehicles as they
turned from Glenanna onto The Esplanade North. The main concern for transit vehicles
travelling eastbound is with the curve on The Esplanade North when turning from
Glenanna Road. Durham Region Transit staff have stated that while smaller
community buses can navigate the cui've and parked vehicles on The Esplanade North,
larger conventional buses could not. I
It was discussed between Engineering & Public Works and Durham Region Transit staff
that in order to allow for safer transit operations on The Esplanade North, with the
revised Durham Region Transit Route 110, parking restrictions would be required to
allow transit vehicles and motorists more space on The Esplanade North to manoeuvre
so they can pass opposing traffic safely. This will allow a safer condition for all
motorists and allows for the majority of parking to remain on The Esplanade North.
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Report ES 02-13 February 11, 2013 'Subject: No Parking By-law on The Esplanade North Page 3
In recognition of the review, Engineering & Public Works staff recommends that the
municipal Traffic By-law 6604/05 be amended to reflect the following:
• no parking restrictions on the north side of The Esplanade North from Glenanna
Road to 48 metres east of Glenanna Road
• no parking restrictions on south side of The Esplanade North from Glenanna Road
to 55 metres east of Glenanna Road
The proposed parking restrictions reduce available parking by five vehicles on the south
side and three vehicles on the north side of The Esplanade North.
The proposed parking restrictions on The Esplanade North are shown graphically in the
attached sketch (Attachment #3). The draft by-law amendment for Schedule 2 No
Parking can be found in Attachment #4.
Durham Region Transit staff has advised that they are prepared to remove the bus stop
at The Esplanade South near Valley Farm, once the proposed parking restrictions are
installed.
With regards to the revised Route 110 eastbound along Pickering Parkway, Durham
Region Transit staff has stated that there is an existing bus stop northbound on
Liverpool Road at Pickering Parkway and another one eastbound on Pickering Parkway
at 1305 Pickering Parkway. The next transit stop after that is northbound on Glenanna
Road. Durham Region Transit staff have advised that no additional transit stops along
Pickering Parkway will be added to the revised DRT Route 110.
Attachments:
1. Resolution #157/12
2. Durham Region Transit (DRT) Route 110, Central Pickering
3. Proposed No Parking Restrictions, The Esplanade North
4. Draft by-law Amendment - Schedule 2 No Parking
CORP0227-07/01 revised
Report ES 02-13 _ February 11, 2013
Subject: No Parking By-law on The Esplanade North Page 4
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Nathan Emery Rich rd W. Ho ' orn, P. Eng.
Coordinator, Traffic Operations Dire6tor, Engineering & Public Works
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Manager, Capital Projects & Infra ructure
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Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council '
a,~c . z8, zor3 Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer
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Directive Memorandum .
December 14, 2012
To: Everett Buntsma
Director, Community Services
From: Debbie Shields
City Clerk
Subject: Direction as per Minutes of the Special Meeting of City Council
held on December 10, 2012 I
Notice of Motion
DRT Route 110 '
Council Decision Resolution #157/12
Whereas Durham Region Transit (DRT) route 110 currently travels in a loop from the
Pickering GO Station north on Liverpool Road, east on Kingston Road, south on
Glenanna Road, east on The Esplanade south past Pickering City Hall then returns to
the GO Station via a route generally consisting of Brock Road, Finch Avenue, Whites
Road and Bayly Street; and
Whereas DRT route 110 previously traveled east bound on The Esplanade North which
was very convenient and well used by the residents of Durham Condo Corporation
Alliance (DCCA, including DCC 93, DCC 106, DCC 136, DCC 164, DSCC 190) located
north of The Esplanade North, between Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road; and
Whereas DRT changed this route to travel east bound on The Esplanade South, in
part to avoid turning left onto The Esplanade North, and in part due to traffic issues
caused by parked vehicles on The Esplanade North. An unintended result was that the
bus stop locations were much less convenient for DCCA residents, and use of the route
by residents declined; and
Whereas discussions with DCCA residents, DRT and City of Pickering staff have
resulted in an agreeable solution to address these concerns and likely results in a
route that provides improved service and increased ridership. This solution involves a
revised route 110 that proceeds from the GO Station travelling north on Liverpool
Road, east on Pickering Parkway, north on Glenanna Road, east on The Esplanade
North, past Pickering City Hall then returns to the GO Station via the same route as the
current route 110; and
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Now therefore be it resolved that the City of Pickering support the proposed routing of
Route 110; and
Now therefore be it resolved that the City of Pickering prepare, for Council's
consideration, any required no stopping or no parking bylaws on The Esplanade North
and other locations along the route discussed with DRT to address any bus access
issues on this newly proposed route; and
Now therefore be it resolved that the City of Pickering engage in discussions with
appropriate parties to seek a new bus stop location along Pickering Parkway between
Liverpool Road and Glenanna Road; and
Now therefore be it resolved that this motion be forwarded to the President, DCCA and I
Durham Region Transit. •
Please take any action deemed necessary.
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The Corporation of the City of Pickering
By-law No.
Being a by-law to to amend By-law 6604/05
, providing for the regulating of traffic and
parking, standing and stopping on highways
or parts of highways under the jurisdiction of
the City of Pickering and on private and
municipal property.
Whereas By-law 6604/05, as amended, provides for the regulating of traffic and parking
on highways, private property and municipal property within the City of Pickering; and
Whereas, it is deemed expedient to amend By-law 6604/05 to establish "No Parking",
zones on The Esplanade North. .
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as
follows:
1. Schedule 2 to By-law 6604/05, as amended, is hereby further amended
thereto by the following:
Schedule 2
No Parking
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Highway Side Limits (Froim/To) Prohibited Times ~
or Days
Add
The Esplanade North Glenanna Road Anytime
North to 48 metres east
• Of Glenanna Road
The Esplanade South Glenanna Road Anytime
North to 55 metres east
Of Glenanna Road
2. . This By-law shall come into force on the date that it is approved by the
Council of The City of Pickering and when signs to the effect are installed.
ATTAGHMENT# _5 -.TO REPORT#__L_5_W'1~
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By-law No. °f Pa9e 2
By-law read a first, second and third time and passed this 25th day of February, 2013.
David Ryan, Mayor
Debbie Shields, City Clerk
Report to
Executive Committee
PI l KERING Report Number: ES 03-13 '
Date: February 11, 2013
From: Richard W. Holborn
Director, Engineering & Public Works
Subject: Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road
- Maximum Posted Speed Limit Review
- File: A-1440
Recommendation: ,
1. That Report ES 03-13 of the Director, Engineering & Public Works regarding a
review of the maximum posted speed limits on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna
Road be received; and
2. That the existing speed limit of 50 km/h on Glenanna Road and Valley Farm Road
between Kingston Road and Pickering Parkway be maintained, based on previous
traffic studies, input from Durham Regional Police and the results of the review of
traffic operations.
Executive Summary: On December 10, 2012 Council passed Resolution #151/12,
which adopted staff recommendations from report CS 44-12 (presented to the Executive
Committee on December 3, 2012) and directed staff to investigate reducing the
maximum posted speed limit on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road between
Kingston Road and Pickering Parkway from 50 km/h to 40 km/h, and to report back to
Council. In response to Resolution #151/12 staff has completed an additional review of
the maximum posted speed limit on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road.
Based on the review, previous traffic studies on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road,
and discussions with the Durham Regional Police about reducing speed limits on Type
C arterial roads, Engineering & Public Works staff does not recommend reducing the
speed limit on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road between Kingston Road and
Pickering Parkway from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.
Financial Implications: There are no financial implications for the 50 km/h maximum
posted speed limit to remain. Discussion: The Durham Community Condominium Alliance on behalf of
its residents at 1880/1890 Valley Farm Road and other area residents have previously
expressed concerns related to pedestrian safety on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna
Road between Kingston Road and Pickering Parkway. Their request for additional
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Report ES 03-13 February 11, 2013
Subject: Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road
Maximum Posted Speed Limit Review Page 2
traffic safety measures included a reduction in the maximum posted speed limit from 50
km/h to 30 km/h on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road.
On September 18, 2012 Council passed Resolution #113/12 for staff to review possible
safety improvements on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road between Kingston
Road and Pickering Parkway, citing increasing vehicular traffic and speed from
development in the area. In response to Resolution #113/12 and resident concerns,
Engineering & Public Works staff completed a traffic review of Valley Farm Road and
Glenanna Road and presented report CS 44-12 on December 3, 2012 to the Executive
Committee. Report CS 44-12 discussed in detail various traffic and safety concerns on I
Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road including the reduction of speed limit from 50
km/h to 30 km/h which was not recommended, indicating that the City of Pickering does
not use a 30 km/h posted speed on any City maintained roadways.
On December 10, 2012 Council passed Resolution #151/12 (Attachment #1), which
adopted staff recommendations from report CS 44-12 and further directed staff to investigate reducing the maximum posted speed limit on Valley Farm Road and
Glenanna Road befinreen Kingston Road and Pickering Parkway from 50 km/h to 40
km/h and to report back to Council. In Response to Resolution #151/12 staff has
completed an additional review of the maximum posted speed limit on Valley Farm
Road and Glenanna Road.
Both Glenanna Road and Valley Farm Road are Arterial Type C roadways as
designated in the City's official plan. The main function of an Arterial type C roadway is
to move traffic at a higher speed than local and collector type roadways. Being Arterial
Type C roadways, Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road are exempt from the 40 km/h
speed limit adopted by the City for local and collector roadways. Durham Region's
Arterial Corridor Guidelines recommends the travel speed for an Arterial Type C
roadway to be between 50 km/h and 60 km/h. Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road
are constructed to acceptable and current geometric design standards in use in Ontario,
for the 50km/h posted speed limit.
The daily traffic volumes on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road between Kingston
Road and Pickering Parkway are shown below, which are reasonable for Arterial Type
C roadways. Arteriaf Type C roadways can normally carry up to 12,000 vehicles a day.
Valley Farm Road Glenanna Road
Northbound 3,686 5,093
Southbound 3,968 4,560
Total Traffic 7,654 9,653 '
Speed data was previously collected on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road for
three consecutive days from March 27, 2012 to March 29, 2012. Based on that traffic
study, it was determined that the 85th percentile speed, which is the speed of which 85
percent of the traffic is travelling at or below is very reasonable for a 50 km/h road.
CORP0227-07/01 revised
Report ES 03-13 February 11, 2013
Subject: Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road
Maximum Posted Speed Limit Review Page 3
The 85th percentile speeds for Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road between Kingston
Road and Pickering Parkway are shown below. Valley Farm Road Glenanna Road
Northbound 54 km/h 46 km/h
Southbound 52 km/h 47 km/h
It is often believed by many residents that lowering the speed limit on a roadway would
make it safer, since vehicles should travel at a lower speed. However, it has been
proven that the majority of motorists tend to drive the speed that they are comfortable at
for the roadway and driving• conditions and that lowering the speed limit may not change
the actual speed that motorists travel at, but instead cause a higher percentage of non-
compliant drivers.
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According to the Transportation Association of Canada, Institute of Transportation
Engineers Canadian Guide to Neighbourhood Traffic Calming, reducing a speed limit as
a traffic calming measure would create compliance problems, and would not have a
significant reduction in traffic volumes or a significant reduction in conflicts.
City staff have also discussed lowering the speed limit on Valley Farm Road and
Glenanna Road between Kingston Road and Pickering Parkway with the Durham
Regional Police Service. The Durham Regional Police have advised City staff that they
oppose the reduction of the speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on both of these
roadways.
Therefore, based on the previous traffic studies on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna
Road, discussions with the Durham Regional Police, and reviews into reducing speed
limits on Arterial Type C roads, Engineering & Public Works staff does not recommend
reducing the speed limit on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road between Kingston
Road and Pickering Parkway from 50 km/h to 40 km/h. Attachment:
1. Resolution #151/12
CORP0227-07/01 revised
Report ES 03-13 February 11, 2013
Subject: Valiey Farm Road and Glenanna Road
Maximum Posted Speed Limit Review Page 4
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Nathan EmeryRich d W. Hol orn, P. Eng.
rdinator, Traffic Operations Dire tor, Engineering & Public Works
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anager, Capital Projects & Vfrastructure
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Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering Cit Council
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Tony Prevedel, P.Eng:
Chief Administrative Officer
CORP0227-07/01 revised
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Legal and Legislative Services
Clerk's Office
Directive Memorandum
December 14, 2012
To: Everett- Buntsma
Director, Community Services
From: Debbie Shields
City Clerk
Subject: Direction as per Minutes of the Special Meeting of City Council
held on December 10, 2012
Director, Community Services, Report CS 44-12
Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road
Traffic and Safety Concerns I
Council Decision Resolution #151/12
1. That Report CS 44-12 of the Director, Community Services regarding traffic and
safety concerns on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road, in response to
Resolution #113/12 be received;
2. That the crosswalk request on Valley Farm Road at either Avonmore Square, in
the vicinity of the 1880/1890 Valley Farm Road driveway, or at the intersection with .
The Esplanade North not be supported based on the traffic study results and staff
recommendation;
3. That the upgrade of the intersection pedestrian signal to a full signalized
intersection at Valley Farm Road and the South Esplanade be included in the 2013
Capital Budget;
4. That 50 km/h speed limit signs be installed on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna
Road, and that two pedestrian crossing signs on Valley Farm Road be installed
close to 1880/1890 Valley Farm Road with "Watch for Seniors" tabs added to the
signs, and that the existing pedestrian crossing sign on Valley Farm Road north of
Diefenbaker Court be relocated to a location south of Diefenbaker Court and a
"Watch for Seniors" tab be installed on both existing pedestrian crossing signs;
5. That staff investigate reducing the speed limit on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna
Road from 50 km/h to 40 km/h and bring back a report to Council.
Please take any action deemed necessary.
Debbie Shields
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Copy: Chief Administrative Officer
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Report Numaer: os 02-13
Date: February 11, 2013
From: Thomas Melymuk
Director, City Development .
Subject: Sustainable Pickering Program
- 2012 Year-end Summary
- File: D-1000-003
Recommendation:
1. That Council receive Report OS 02-13 respecting the 2012 Year-end Summary for
information.
Executive Summary: This Report provides a summary of the actions and
accomplishments undertaken through the City's 2012 Sustainable Pickering Program.
. A significant amount of work in 2012 was devoted to the development of the City's
Celebrating Sustainable Neighbourhoods program, expected to launch in the spring of
2013. This new program encourages the community to engage in creative neighbourhood
projects that are aligned with the City's Sustainable Pickering program. Also, in 2012
on-going work contin'ued with the Partners for Climate Protection Program, and is
expected to be completed in early 2013. This work included collecting the latest inventories
of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from community and municipal operations as part of
the monitoring program on energy consumption and GHG reductions.
Financial Implications: The 2012 Sustainable Pickering Program was funded through
Council's budget process. Discussion
2012 Program
1. -The second version of the Measuring Sustainability Report was released in
2012.
The Measuring Sustainability Report provides baseline information and data that is
used to track our progress of transforming to a more sustainable city over time. The
second report included an update on the indicators that were first reported on in
2010, as well as additional data that better represents the number and variety of
matters the City has an interest in tracking. The 2012 Report measures 55 indicators
of sustainability. The indicators are grouped into five sections: healthy environment,
healthy economy, healthy society, responsible development, and responsible
consumption.
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Report OS 02-13 February 11, 2013
Subject: Sustainable Pickering Program Page 2
2. Significant work was completed in 2012 on the development of the City's
Celebrating Sustainable Neighbourhoods program.
This new program is intended to be an annual,program that will be launched in the
spring of 2013. The aim is to encourage community engagement and volunteerism,
promote positive relationships between City staff, Council and members of our
community, and provide opportunities to implement creative neighbourhood projects
that are aligned with our Sustainable Pickering program.
The neighbourhood groups involved in the program will work on completing a
neighbourhood activity that supports one or more of the 55 indicators of
sustainability that are listed in Pickering's Measuring Sustainability Report. The
program is intended to run from March to November 2013 and will be followed by a
celebration event in February 2014.
3. Community and Corporate Energy and GHG Emission reports were updated.
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In 2012, Durham Sustain Ability was retained to provide an update on Pickering's
corporate and community energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. The report
identified key challenges and barriers to fully implement the Corporate Emissions
Reduction Strategy, and to complete milestones 4 and 5 of the 5 milestone FCM
Partners for Climate Protection Program. The Partners for Climate Protection
, Program is a network of Canadian municipal governments that have committed to
reducing greenhouse gases and acting on climate change, and Pickering will be one
of 13 municipalities to complete the program, out of the 88 total who took part.
4. The Office of Sustainability and the Sustainable Pickering Advisory Committee
completed and participated in a number of important corporate and community
sustainability programs, initiatives and events in 2012.
A. Smart Commufe Durham
In 2012, the City was awarded the Smart Commute Durham Employer of the Year.
This is a significant achievement that recognizes staff's outstanding commitment to
the Smart Commute program. Smart Commute is an initiative of Metrolinx and the
Cities and Regions of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) to reduce
traffic congestion and take action on climate change through the promotion of
sustainable modes of transportation. Throughout the year, Office of Sustainability
staff organized and participated in a number of Smart Commute events, including
Bike to Work Day, Clean Air Commute Week, Smart Commute Week and a Presto
giveaway.
In addition to these events, staff also undertook a commuter survey in 2012, as a
follow up to a survey conducted in 2008. The data collected is being used by staff
and Smart Commute to develop and promote effective commuting options.
Report OS 02-13 February 11, 2013
Subject: Sustainable Pickering Program Page 3
B. Sustainable Pickering Day
Staff and the Advisory Committee, in partnership with the Pickering Town Centre
(PTC), hosted the 7th annual Sustainable Pickering Day event on March 31, 2012, to
coincide with 2012 Earth Hour. The theme was `Local Food and Urban Gardening'.
Attendees participated in a variety of activities, were educated on the importance of
local food, and how to grow their own fruits, vegetables and herbs, as well as given
the opportunity to purchase locally grown/made products from our vendors.
, C. Community Engagement Programs
Throughout the year, staff regularly engaged the local community in our Sustainable
Pickering program through communication tools such as news releases and
eNewsletters. At the end of 2012, approximately 450 members of the public had
subscribed to the Sustainability eNewsletter. The eNewsletters provide regular
updates on a variety of topics, including environmental initiatives and projects like
Pickering's Downtown Intensification Study.
Also, as in previous years, staff and the Sustainable Pickering Advisory Committee
distributed a number of Sustainable Pickering contribution packages to local
businesses. In 2012, a total of $16,700 in contributions was received from local
businesses to help fund existing and future programs. This represents a 40%
increase from 2011.
Along with traditional communication tools, staff used various social media channels
to engage the greater community in Sustainable Pickering initiatives. Sociat media
provides an opportunity to share in a two way dialogue, and although still in its early
stage, is proving to be a successful tool that staff will continue to take advantage of.
Over the course of the year, staff also participated in a number of internal staff
committees that are examining ways of enhancing the City's'communication and
engagement efforts, including the Corporate Communications Team and the
Community Engagement Core Team.
D. Corporate Engagement Initiatives
The Office of Sustainability continues to engage and promote the City's sustainability
efforts through sustainability training for all,new staff hires. Staff participated in a
workshop in 2012 with the Durham Environmental Coordinating Committee (DECC)
on developing common content and learning strategies that municipalities could ,
incorporate into their sustainability training. The office will continue to collaborate
with DECC in 2013, to better streamline our training. '
E. External Partnerships • '
The Office of Sustainability actively participated in a number of external working
groups and committees in 2012, including the Durham Environmental Coordinating
Committee, the GTA Clean Air Councit, Durham Partners in Project Green, and
Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change. These partnerships allow staff to
share their expertise with colleagues within the region and across the country, and
learn from others working in the field of sustainability.
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Durham Partners in Project Green (DPPG), a program of Durham Sustain Ability,
was launched in 2012. The program focused on addressing energy efficiency
opportunities for Durham businesses. Two of the five workshops that DPPG has
held were in Pickering. Of those attending, 37% of the total Durham participants
represented businesses in Pickering.
In late 2012, the Director, Office of Sustainability attended the `Forwarding
Adaptation in the Great Lakes Region' conference in Michigan. The three-day
conference focused on how climate change impacts cities and its residents within
the Great Lakes region. In 2013, the City of Pickering will support the Region of
Durham in their local action plan on climate change.
In 2012, staff undertook a research project in partnership with Natural Resources
Canada on compact thermal energy storage. An assessment was done on the
compact thermal energy storage technologies and their potential integration into
residential, commercial and institutional buildings for the City of Pickering. This study
was fully funded by Natural Resources Canada. It is anticipated the study results
will be released this year.
Prepared By Approved/Endorsed By:
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Shauna Muir Grant McGregor, MCI , RPP
(Acting) Coordinator, Sustainability Manager, Sustainability and Special Projects
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Director, City evelopment
Doug Dickerson
Deputy Mayor and Chair, Sustainable
Pickering Advisory Committee
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Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City uncil
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Tony Prevedel, P.Eng.
Chief Administrative Officer