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Home My WebLink AboutPLN 06-17� �� l.�E �� From: Kyle Bentley Director, City Development & CBO Report to Executive Committee Subject: City of Pickering Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan File: A-2100-017 Recommendations: Report Number: PLN 06-17 Date: May 8, 2017 That Council approves the Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan in principle; 2. That Council authorizes staff to participate in the Working Groups being established by the Region of Durham to develop the 18 proposed Programs as part of Phase 3: Program Approval and Funding; 3. That Council authorizes staff to participate in the development of a Reporting Framework for joint tracking of the Programs in the Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan; and 4. That the City Clerk forward a copy of Report PLN 06-17 to the Region of Durham. Executive Summary: In October 2013, the Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change (DRRCC) began working on a Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan (Plan). The process considered Durham's entire geography, identified the impacts of climate change on relevant sectors, and determined how these changes relate to the vulnerability of other areas. Phase 1 began with developing Durham Region-specific future climate projections for 2040 to 2049. Sector-specific stakeholders were engaged throughout the process to help interpret the impacts from the projected climate changes on community infrastructure, businesses, and residents. A Phase 1 progress report was prepared, providing an assessment of those impacts and identifying medium and high risks to the Durham community. The Phase 2 work resulted in a proposed Climate Adaptation Plan that was approved in principle by Durham Regional Council on December 14, 2016. The Plan includes 18 discrete climate adaptation programs across multiple sectors including buildings, roads, flooding, and human health. The Climate Adaptation Plan is the result of a three year process and represents a major accomplishment of the DRRCC. This plan will help build a more resilient area as it aims to reduce climate risks and improve community safety. � PLN 06-17 Subject: Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan Financial Implications: May 8, 2017 Page 2 No financial implications at this time. However, it is anticipated that programs proposed for Durham's municipalities will have costs associated with them. Staff will advocate that any future senior government funding be shared between the lower tier municipalities and the Region. Background: In October 2013, the Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change (DRRCC) began working on a development of the Climate Adaptation Plan, as a complementary initiative to the Community Climate Change Local Action Plan, approved by DRRCC in September 2012, which focuses on climate mitigation. The DRRCC struck a Climate Adaptation Subcommittee to oversee this process, and on October 11, 2013 it approved a strategy and work plan developed by the Subcommittee. The process includes four phases, which will take four years to complete pending implementation. The four phases are: Phase Year 1 2014 2 2015/16 3 2017 4 2018 Phase 1: Assessment consisted of: Proqram Assessment Program Design Program Approval and Funding Program Implementation Projecting future climate parameters in Durham Region for the period 2040 to 2049 (the SENES study) Engaging stakeholders through briefings on the results of the SENES study Creating seven Expert Task Forces to assess the impacts of the future climate parameters and identify those impacts that pose medium and high risks to the Durham community This work resulted in a Progress Report, which was endorsed by Regional Council on January 21, 2015 and included authorization to move forward with Phase 2 of preparing a Plan. PLN 06-17 May 8, 2017 Subject: Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan Page 3 Phase 2: Program Design consisted of reconvening the Expert Task Forces to develop programs to address all of the medium and high risks identified in Phase 1 through the following steps: • Assembling an inventory of applicable actions • Classifying actions by implementation tools • Packaging measures into proposed programs • Participating in a design charrette • Producing an integrated plan The Phase 2 work resulted in a proposed Climate Adaptation Plan, which was approved in principle by Regional Council at the meeting on December 14, 2016. The City received a letter dated February 21, 2017 from the Region of Durham, (see Attachment #1) requesting the City to: Approve in principle the Climate Adaptation Plan Participate in working groups to further develop proposed Programs Work to devetop a Reporting Framework for joint tracking of progress A copy of the Plan was provided to Council and Directors in advance of this Report. The Region has received recognition for its leadership on climate adaptation planning from the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and the Intact Centre for Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo. Discussion: a) Durham's Climate Adaptation Plan This Plan addresses the risks posed from a changing climate on infrastructure, heath, welfare, and economy within Durham Region. The impacts of these changes in weather patterns are already being felt locally and globally. Prolonged heat waves, torrential rainstorms, windstorms, and droughts are increasing throughout Ontario. The Programs proposed will proactively address climate change to ensure Durham remains a liveable, resilient, and prosperous community. The Plan supports many of the indicators outlined in the City's Measuring Sustainability Report. In addition, the Plan provides the foundation for Pickering to develop its own climate adaptation vision in the near future. It is recommended that Council approve, in principle, the Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan. b) Staff Engagement The Plan identifies 18 Programs across 7 sectors that are to be implemented by various levels of government and agencies across Durham. Collectively, these programs will increase the resilience of our community to the changing climate and help protect the City's infrastructure, service, and citizens (see Program Responsibilities, Attachment #2). PLN 06-17 Subject: Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan May 8, 2017 Page 4 As background, City staff were engaged in the Phase 1 and Phase 2 work as members of the Building Task Force. The Task Force assessed the risks to buildings and recommended developing standards for low-rise residential and high-rise residential buildings and a program to retrofit existing buildings to address climate resilience. Given the scope and magnitude of the Programs, it would be appropriate for staff to continue its participation to ensure that a comprehensive evaluation of each Program is completed. It is important that the matters regarding municipal jurisdiction, legal obligations, and fiscal responsibilities are well understood. It is recommended that Council authorize staff to participate in the working groups to further develop the proposed Programs as part of Phase 3: Program Approval and Funding. c) Reporting Framework Staff agrees with Durham's proposal to design a Reporting Framework. This framework would provide an efficient and standard method to enable local municipalities and responsible agencies to easily report their progress in developing, approving, and implementing the Programs in the Plan. Such a framework could later be modified to include Pickering specific programs. Also, the reporting process provides an opportunity to review the Climate Adaptation Plan every five years. It is recommended that Council authorize staff to participate in the development of a Reporting Framework for joint tracking of the Programs in the Plan. Attachments: 1. Letter from the Region of Durham 2. Program Responsibilities Prepared By: 1 ► j , � �-��, Grant McGregor, MCIP, RPP Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Sustainability GM:Ic Approved/Endorsed By: � Kyle Bentley, P. Eng Director, City Development & CBO Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council !�, 201� Tony Prevedel, P.Eng. Chief Administrative Officer f , � ��.�c�� s� � vo �-g�� t;: �. o - r-� The Regional Municipality of Durham '605 ROSSLAND ROAD EAST PO BOX 623 WHITBY, ON L1N 6A3 CANADA 905-668-7711 1-800-372-1102 Fax: 905-668-1567 Email: roqer.anderson(c�durham.ca ctarrv. cubittCc�durham. ca www.durham.ca Roger M. Anderson Regional Chair and CEO Garry H. Cubitt B.Sc., M.S.W. (Hon) LL.D Chief Administrative Officer "Service Excellence for our Communities" February 21, 2017 Mr. Tony Prevedel Chief Administrative Officer City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 Dear Mr. Prevedel: SENT TO ALL MAYORS AND CAO'S IN DURHAM REGION C�ii ��;.; c�t tne CAO Received File # Follu�.v Up I — -L _� M�iyor Councd r��{��to�s-- Gult & Rec v t��,-� t� Pw Fue Services Customer Care CAO Mc7t Team C�ty Development C;orporate Services Gerk Legal & LS Finence Human Resources Oper & Fleet Thank you for your personal support and your staff's contribution to the completion of the Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan. As you know, this Plan was approved in principle by Durham Regional Council on December 14, 2016 (Report #2016 COW- 103). We want to congratulate all participants on this important milestone and to celebrate this collective accomplishment. I am pleased to enclose a copy of the attractive public version of the Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan. I am also writing to formally refer the Plan to your attention. This Plan identifies 18 Programs for implementation by various levels of government and agencies across Durham that will collectively increase the resilience of our community to the changing climate. It will also help to protect our infrastructure, services and citizens against increasingly severe weather. The Plan is the culmination of three years of intensive work led by The Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change, together with over 60 experts delegated from a variety of organizations including the Region, the local municipalities, the electrical utilities and the conservation authorities. We believe this Plan represents the very best analysis, thinking and judgement on climate adaptation that is available in Durham at this time. The recommended Programs relate to cross-sectoral needs, buildings, the electrical sector, flooding, human health, roads and the natural environment. The actions necessary to increase resilience If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Co-ordinator at 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2009. Page 1 of 3 ' � ', �:�!P.�.fr�:`�r�1�^r� � .��Q � + ;o�{`'��b9s" _ — are numerous, complex and interrelated. Moreover, they fall into the jurisdictions of several levels of government and the mandates of various agencies. The Programs will also be challenging to implement in terms of their respective timeframes and costs. They will test our resolve for the future, our institutional attention spans, our business planning processes, and our creativity to find the necessary funding. In particular, I want to draw your attention to Table 2 on pages 73 and 74 which summarizes the roles and responsibilities (both legislated and voluntary) for the various levels of government and relevant agencies in the implementation of this Plan. At this time we are requesting our municipal partners to: 1. Take this Plan to your Council for approval in principle. This community plan will have more credibility across Durham and with senior levels of government if it is officially endorsed by both levels of government in Durham. Therefore as a first step, we are requesting that you take this Plan to your Council as soon as possible for approval in principle. Approval in principle does not require or imply approval of funding at this time; rather it commits us and you to further develop Program concepts and then consider them in future business planning processes. Please let us know if Regional staff can assist you in presenting this Plan to your Council. 2. Participate in working groups to further develop proposed Programs. As a next step, we are planning to structure six or seven working groups among the responsible agencies. These working groups will further develop the 18 Programs to the point where those agencies with responsibility can make informed decisions within their risk management policies and business planning processes on Program implementation. Thus, your participation is critical. We are pleased to report that Regional Council recently approved $100,000 in "seed funding" for the next steps which will be used to support this Program development. 3. Work with us to develop a Reporting Framework for joint tracking of progress. Page 2 of 3 r� � - f`x, /�� p ,p �tl * � N�tu kd'-:;'ua':tlbU��Vcnp• t .( � � `��57 s ... �41.��Y"4 �F Y • �1��.�.-�, � We are requesting you to collaborate with us to design a Reporting Framework by June 30, 2017. The objective is to create an efficient process that will enable all responsible agencies to easily report their progress in developing, approving and implementing the Programs in this Plan. The Region would compile and publish the annual progress report on behalf of all participating agencies. This process should also support a revision of the Plan every five years. The Regional Municipality of Durham is committed to pursuing the roles and responsibilities that fall within our mandates and jurisdiction and will maintain open communication with our partners. In closing, I would like to once again thank you and underscore the importance of climate adaptation action to our community. As recent events have vividly illustrated, climate change is now a reality we cannot ignore. The critical work ahead will be a test of our collective resolve as a community to protect and improve our infrastructure and our quality of life. Yours truly, . Roger Anderson, Garry H Cub tt, M.S.W. 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