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Sustainable Pickering Advisory Committee
i i May 26, 2009
PI rKERING 2:00 pm
Main Committee Room
Attendees:. Jennifer O'Connell, City Councillor, Ward 1 (Vice-Chair)
David Pickles, City Councillor, Ward 3
Tom Melymuk, (Acting) Chief Administrative Officer
Lynn Winterstein, Manager, Marketing & Business Development
Chantal Whitaker, Coordinator, Sustainability
Jack McGinnis - Durham Sustain Ability
Marla Shim, Executive Assistant, Council (Recording Secretary)
Absent: Doug Dickerson, City Councillor, Ward 2 (Chair)
Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items / Status
Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as appropriate)
1. Welcome
Councillor O'Connell welcomed everyone and passed regrets
from Councillor Dickerson.
2. Eastern Power
J. McGinnis reported that he has not received any recent Revise the letter to
communication from Eastern Power. Eastern Power
indicating concerns and
It was discussed and agreed that the letter being sent to request to be kept
Eastern Power should specify the reasons that we are not informed.
supporting the project and indicate the concerns, lack of
project clarity and therefore consensus to support the project.
Post on website and
The letter to Eastern Power will be posted on our website and email to resident
emailed to residents that have contacted us about the project. contacts for this project.
3. Green Energy
The Act was passed two weeks ago; therefore, an audit is no Send comments to
longer mandatory. Ministry of Energy &
Infrastructure.
L It is the first act in North America to model after the German
legislation. J. McGinnis to assist in
finding the addressee of
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Letter will focus on the proposed regulations instead of the the letter.
overall Act and provide comments. Planning &
Development staff to
provide updates to
Sustainable Committee.
4. Sustainable Pickering Day, M Challen a and'Website
The focus this year is on taking the Challenge and community
involvement.
• The first 100 people to sign up for one of the programs will
receive a free t-shirt and will be entered in a draw
• Investigating the cost of hiring a videographer
• Many groups such as the Library, Ajax Pickering Board of
Trade, Museum, Evergreen and Sustainable Pickering will
have display booths
• OPG, Enbridge and Veridian are also confirmed to have
displays
• Advertising program includes multiple facets such as
media releases, posting on websites, e-bulletins, SNAP,
Retail Pages and News Advertiser
• Large display banners will be set-up at the Recreation
Complex, Central Library and Pickering Town Centre
• Pre-launch initiative will include a display in the Civic
Complex lobby to encourage staff to sign up for the
Challenge
• Students volunteers from Dunbarton and Pineridge
schools will be assisting
Construction of the website has been completed and will be
launched on Sustainable Pickering Day.
5. Clean' Air` Commute
Scheduled for June 22"d to 26tH
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• Staff will be encouraged to take public transit, bike, walk,
telecommute, carpool or drive a hybrid to work
• It is a nationwide initiative and Pickering also participated
last year
• Will send email messages and posting on staff bulletin
boards
• Participants will have an opportunity to win one of three
GTA-wide grand prizes
• There will also be a draw for staff to win a mountain bike
and movie tickets
• A bike repair Lunch and Learn is being held on June 24th
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6. Other Business
Councillor Pickles informed members that he received a letter J. McGinnis and C.
from a resident complaining about the lack of recycling bins in Whitaker will prepare a
Pickering businesses. letter to the Region
• It was agreed that we will look into encouraging the private requesting support to
sector to participate in recycling lobby for better waste
• Look at ways of encouraging participation such as diversion within the
identifying restaurants that recycle and recognize by business community.
posting their names on our website
• Look at Starbucks in Toronto (cup recycling) as an
example
• Solicit Durham Region support and lead by example
ourselves, by expanding recycling in plazas and parks.
T. Melymuk introduced Bill Wong of SAIC Canada who
provided a detailed overview of their thermochemical storage
of solar energy system.
• Looking for the Committee's support for Pickering to
participate in a demonstration project using compact
seasonal storage
• Potentially a marketable product in years to come.
• A renewal energy source that captures solar energy and
stores heat in the summer, for use in the winter
• University of Toronto Institute of Technology and Nelson
Industries are interested in participating in the project
• Good chance of receiving government funding if we
prepare a solid proposal
• City may have an opportunity to apply for a FCM grant for B. Wong will provide
Pickering to host a field test, or demonstration project wording for proposal.
• There is an interest in using one of the City's buildings for
the demonstration project, possibly the heritage house on
the waterfront (relocated as part of the Sewage Plant
expansion)
• The Committee will be kept apprised as work on the
project continues
T. Melymuk advised that an email was received from the L. Winterstein and C.
World Wildlife Fund regarding their "Share It" program, Whitaker to investigate.
which is geared to promote the use of reusable bags.
6. Next Meeting
Wednesday, September 16th at 2:00 m.
Meeting Adjourned: 3:50 pm
Copy: City Clerk
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