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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 26, 2009 City 00 Minutes / Meeting Summary. 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 Page 1 CORP0228-2/02 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 I • 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 Page 2 CORP0228-2/02 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 Page 3 CORP0228-2/02 I