HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 8, 2012
City o Minutes/Meeting Summary
Sustainable Pickering Advisory Committee
, CAO Boardroom
PICKOUNG Wednesday, February 8, 2012
11:30 am
Attendees: Doug Dickerson, Chair, City Councillor, Ward 2
David Pickles, Vice-Chair, City Councillor, Ward 3
Peter Rodrigues, Regional Councillor, Ward 3
Tom Melymuk, Director, Office of Sustainability
Chantal Whitaker, Coordinator, Sustainability
Carol Redmond, (Acting) Executive Assistant, Council (Recording Secretary)
Absent: Lynn Winterstein, Manager, Marketing & Business Development
Item/ Details & Discussion & Conclusion Action Items/Status
Ref # (summary of discussion) (include deadline as
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1. Presentation of the Measuring Sustainability Report & C. Whitaker
Website
Councillor Dickerson called the meeting to order at 11:40 am.
C. Whitaker distributed copies of the Measuring Sustainability
Report and advised that the Report and website will be
launched on Friday, February 10, 2012. Since the original
report, a technical review was conducted and data from a
community survey compiled. The information was collected
and analyzed and as a result, established a baseline to track
progress of 55 indicators of sustainability, broken down into
five sections.
C. Whitaker advised that 100 hard copies of the report have
been printed and a stand-alone web-based version of report
was developed. C Whitaker provided an overview of the web-
based version outlining various features such as accessibility
standards, browse aloud, content management capabilities,
and social media.
Councillor Dickerson suggested including a revision date
when updating content of the site.
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2. Sustainable Pickerin Da March 31, 2012 C. Whitaker
C. Whitaker advised that the 7th annual Sustainable Pickering
Day will be held at the Pickering Town Centre on March 31,
2012. The media will be invited to attend a 1:00 pm. Local food
is the theme this year.
The event will include interactive activities for families such as a
vegetable starter kit, reusable bag colouring and a mini farmers
market. A local gardening expert, culinary school, and others
will be invited to participate.
A discussion ensued regarding Earth Hour and ways to engage
the community.
3. Contribution Program C. Whitaker
C. Whitaker advised that letters were mailed to previous and
potential new contributors. She noted that $2,700 has been
received to date and will keep Committee members apprised of
any further contributions.
4. Compact Thermal Heat Storage T. Melymuk
T. Melymuk updated the Committee on the research project
funded by Natural Resources Canada on compact heat storage
technologies. He advised that a consultation is being planned
for early March for the City's consultants (SAIC Canada) to
obtain technical comments and input from local builders and
developers.
5. 2012 Work Ian & Budget, T. Mel muk
T. Melymuk distributed copies of the proposed Sustainable
Pickering consulting budget and workplan for 2012. Proposed
services/projects include:
• Enhancing community and corporate engagement
• Completion of Milestones 4 and 5 of the Partners for
Climate Protection Program
• Continued work on the Sustainable Placemaking
framework
• Completion of research project on Compact Thermal
Storage Energy Storage
T. Melymuk advised that a Report to Council on the City's
Sustainable Pickering program will be presented at the
Executive Committee meeting February 13, 2012.
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Councillor Dickerson left the meeting at 1:00 pm
6. Global City Indicators Facility Project T. Melymuk
T. Melymuk advised that Pickering joined the Global City
Indicators Facility (GCIF) in 2011 and that there are now over
150 cities participating in this initiative, which is established at
the University of Toronto. Participating cities report on 115
indicators related to city services and quality of life according to
a globally standardized methodology.
A (GCIF) Reception and Report Launch is scheduled for Friday,
February 10, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in Toronto and Committee
members are welcome to attend.
7. Other Business All
C. Whitaker informed Committee members of a proposed
nomination in the Sustainability category for the 2011 Civic
Awards.
Meeting Adjourned: 1:20 pm
Copy: CAO
City Clerk
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