AGENDA - Environmental Advisory Committee - 20160602ENVIRONMENTAL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY,JUNE 2,2016
7 P.M.
HOLLAND ROOM
AURORA TOWN HALL
PUBLIC RELEASE
May 26,2016
TOWN OF AURORA
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
DATE:Thursday,June 2,2016
TIME AND LOCATION:7 p.m.,Holland Room,Aurora Town Hall
1.DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
2.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be approved.
3.RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES
Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 7,2016 pg.1
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 7,2016,be
received for information.
4.DELEGATIONS
5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1.Memorandum from Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives pg.5
Re:Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)Update
RECOMMENDED:
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Thursday, June 2,2016 Page 2 of 2
THAT the memorandum regarding Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)
Update be received;and
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee provide comment to be considered
by staff in the preparation of the CEAP update.
2.Memorandum from Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives pg.7
Re:Community Earth Week Fair 2016 and 2017
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum regarding Community Earth Week Fair 2016 and 2017
be received;and
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee discuss various options of
location,volunteers,budget ask,and dates for the Community Earth Week Fair
in 2017.
3.Extract from Council Meeting of May 10,2016 pg.8
Re:Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
April 7, 2016
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of May 10, 2016, regarding the
Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 7, 2016, be
received for information.
7.NEW BUSINESS
8.ADJOURNMENT
TOWN OF AURORA
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Date:Thursday,April 7,2016
Time and Location:7 p.m.,Holland Room,Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members:Councillor Mrakas (Chair),Councillor Paul Pirri (Vice Chair)
Irene Clement,Larry Fedec,Melville James,Sara Varty
(arrived 7:04 p.m.),Nancee Webb,and Kristina Zeromskiene
Member(s)Absent:Danielle Howell
Other Attendees:Jennifer Sault,Christina Nagy-Oh,Program Manager,
Environmental Initiatives,and Samantha Yew,
Council/Committee Secretary
The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
1.DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Irene Clement
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be approved.
CARRIED
3.RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES
Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 4,2016
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Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Thursday,April 7,2016 Page 2 of 4
Moved by Nancee Webb
Seconded by Irene Clement
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 4,2016,
be received for information.
CARRIED
4.DELEGATIONS
(a)David Heard,Resident
Re:Environmental Concerns in Aurora
The Committee consented on a two-thirds vote that the requirements of section 3.8(c)of the
Procedural By-law be waived to permit the delegation to speak for seven minutes.
Mr.Heard expressed concerns regarding the investigation and cleanup of
registered dump sites in Ontario,including one located in Aurora.
Moved by Nancee Webb
Seconded by Larry Fedec
THAT the delegation by David Heard be received for information.
CARRIED
5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
None
6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1.Memorandum from Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives
Re:Correspondence regarding Smart Commute Workplace Gold
Designation 2016
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Melville James
THAT the Memorandum regarding Correspondence regarding Smart Commute
Workplace Gold Designation 2016 be received for information.
CARRIED
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2.Memorandum from Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives
Re:Correspondence regarding Report on Environmental Benefits –
Town of Aurora
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Sara Varty
THAT the Memorandum regarding Correspondence regarding Report on
Environmental Benefits –Town of Aurora be received for information.
CARRIED
3.Extract from Council Meeting of March 8,2016
Re:Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
February 4,2016
Moved by Irene Clement
Seconded by Councillor Pirri
THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of March 8,2016,regarding the
Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of February 4,2016,be
received for information.
CARRIED
7.NEW BUSINESS
Staff informed the Committee that the report regarding Swimming Pool Discharge,
Public Education Strategy was adopted by Council on March 29,2016.
The Committee acknowledged the concerns raised by the delegate,and staff advised
that they may be able to provide further information.
The Committee discussed details of the Community Week Earth Fair,to be held on
Wednesday,April 20,2016,from 5 p.m.to 9 p.m.at the Aurora Armoury.
The Committee discussed the possibility of developing an energy management
project in the future.
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8.ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Melville James
Seconded by Nancee Web
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT BINDING ON THE TOWN UNLESS
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT A LATER MEETING.
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DATE:June 2,2016
TO:Environmental Advisory Committee
FROM:Christina Nagy-Oh,Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives
RE:Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)Update
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT the memorandum regarding Corporate Environmental Action Plan Update
(CEAP)be received;and
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee provide comment to be considered by
staff in the preparation of the CEAP update.
BACKGROUND
The attachment has been included for the purpose of highlighting the following detail
.Staff
would appreciate detailed input from committee members to be considered when preparing
the CEAP update.
ATTACHMENT
Extract from Environmental Advisory Committee meeting of September 3,2015.
100 John West Way
Box 1000
Aurora,Ontario
L4G 6J1
Phone:905-727-3123 ext.4382
Email:cnagy-oh@aurora.ca
www.aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Planning &Development Services
Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
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ATTACHMENT #1
6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1.Memorandum from Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives
Re:Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)Update
The Committee discussed the CEAP Update and expressed concern regarding the
footprint.Staff advised that the energy component is being consolidated into the
Corporate Energy Master Plan,but the Committee may continue to provide feedback
regarding energy.The Committee inquired about various aspects of the Progress
Report Summary Chart and staff advised on completed and new items,the scope of the
CEAP,and how the Committee could review the CEAP and provide input through the
coming months.The Committee suggested that a priority list of the top ten items should
be developed.
Moved by Danielle Howell
Seconded by Irene Clement
THAT the memorandum regarding Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)
Update be received for information.
CARRIED
EXTRACT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING OF
THURSDAY,SEPTEMBER 3,2015
Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
Thursday,June 2,2016 Item 1 Page -2
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:June 2,2016
TO:Environmental Advisory Committee
FROM:Christina Nagy-Oh,Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives
RE:Community Earth Week Fair 2016 and 2017
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT the memorandum regarding Community Earth Week Fair 2016 and 2017
be received;and
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee discuss various options of location,
volunteers,budget ask and dates for the Community Earth Week Fair in 2017.
ATTACHMENT
None
100 John West Way
Box 1000
Aurora,Ontario
L4G 6J1
Phone:905-727-3123 ext.4382
Email:cnagy-oh@aurora.ca
www.aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
Planning &Development Services
Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
Thursday,June 2,2016 Item 2 Page -1
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7.ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1 (with the exception of sub-items 7,10,11,12,17,and 21)and 3 were identified as
items not requiring separate discussion.
Moved by Councillor Pirri
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
adopted as submitted to Council and staff be authorized to
take all necessary action required to give effect to same:
1.General Committee Meeting Report of May 3,2016
THAT the General Committee meeting report of May 3,2016,be received and the
following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved:
(16)Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 7,2016
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 7,2016,
be received for information.
CARRIED
EXTRACT FROM
COUNCIL MEETING OF
TUESDAY,MAY 10,2016
Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
Thursday,June 2,2016 Item 3 Page -1
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