AGENDA - Environmental Advisory Committee - 20150610ENVIRONMENTAL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY,JUNE 10,2015
7 P.M.
HOLLAND ROOM
AURORA TOWN HALL
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June 4,2015
TOWN OF AURORA
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
DATE:Wednesday,June 10,2015
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 2,2015 pg.1
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 2,2015,
be received for information.
4.DELEGATIONS
(a)Peter Piersol,Resident pg.6
Re:Swimming Pool Discharge Environmental Issues
5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1.Extract from Council Meeting of April 28,2015 pg.7
Re:New Business Motion No.1 re Community Gardens
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RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of April 28,2015,regarding New
Business Motion No.1 re Community Gardens,be received;and
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee provide comments.
6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
2.Memorandum from Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives pg.8
Re:Town of Aurora’s Corporate Energy Management Plan
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum regarding Town of Aurora’s Corporate Energy
Management Plan be received for information.
3.Extract from Council Meeting of April 28,2015 pg.29
Re:Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
April 21,2015
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of April 28,2015,regarding the
Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 21,2015,be
received for information.
7.NEW BUSINESS
8.ADJOURNMENT
TOWN OF AURORA
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Date:Thursday,April 2,2015
Time and Location:7 p.m.,Holland Room,Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members:Councillor Pirri (Vice Chair),Irene Clement,Danielle Howell,Melville
James,Sara Varty,Nancee Webb,and Kristina Zeromskiene
Member(s)Absent:Councillor Mrakas (Chair)and Larry Fedec
Other Attendees:Christina Nagy-Oh,Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives,
Fausto Filipetto,Senior Policy Planner,Patty Thoma,Deputy Clerk,
and Samantha Kong,Council/Committee Secretary
The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
1.DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Danielle Howell
Seconded by Irene Clement
THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be approved.
CARRIED
3.RECEIPT OF MINUTES
None
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4.DELEGATIONS
(a)Patty Thoma,Deputy Clerk
Re:Advisory Committee Member Education and Training
Ms.Thoma provided a PowerPoint presentation and handout entitled “Advisory
Committee Orientation 2014-2018”,dated April 2015,and highlighted the roles and
responsibilities of advisory committees,committee members,and staff.She also
reviewed the political decision-making process and relationships,including
procedural matters within the framework of civic engagement between the public
and Council.Members received a copy of the “Corporate Policies,Programs and
Procedures Policy for Ad Hoc/Advisory Committees and Local Boards”,dated
December 16,2014,the Town’s Procedural By-law Number 5330-11,and the
Terms of Reference for the Environmental Advisory Committee 2014-2018 term.
Moved by Irene Clement
Seconded by Nancee Webb
THAT the delegation by Patty Thoma be received for information.
CARRIED
(b)Christina Nagy-Oh,Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives
Re:Environmental Advisory Committee Update
Ms.Nagy-Oh provided a brief overview of her past experiences with the Town and
discussed the progress of current environmental initiatives.
Moved by Irene Clement
Seconded by Nancee Webb
THAT the delegation by Christina Nagy-Oh be received for information.
CARRIED
5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
Committee Members consented to consider Informational Item 3 as a Matter for Consideration.
3.Memorandum from Town Clerk
Re:Appointment of an Environmental Advisory Committee Member to the
Trails and Active Transportation Committee
Moved by Irene Clement
Seconded by Melville James
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THAT the memorandum regarding Appointment of an Environmental Advisory
Committee member to the Trails and Active Transportation Committee be received;
and
THAT Nancee Webb be appointed to represent the Environmental Advisory
Committee on the Trails and Active Transportation Committee.
CARRIED
6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1.Memorandum from Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives
Re:CEAP Progress Report 2014
Staff provided a brief overview of the Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)
and discussed the progress reports from 2011 to 2014.She noted that the CEAP will
be undergoing review for 2016.
Moved by Sara Varty
Seconded by Irene Clement
THAT the memorandum regarding CEAP Progress Report 2014 be received for
information.
CARRIED
2.Memorandum from Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives
Re:Smart Commute Workplace Designation for 2015
Staff noted that the Town was recently awarded the Smart Commute Gold Workplace
designation for 2015 and stated that this is the fourth year the Town has been
presented with this designation.
Moved by Nancee Webb
Seconded by Danielle Howell
THAT the memorandum regarding Smart Commute Workplace Designation for
2015 be received for information.
CARRIED
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4.Memorandum from Senior Policy Planner
Re:Provincial Review of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan
Staff provided an overview of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan that is
currently undergoing provincial review and noted that staff is planning a public
consultation event.
Moved by Kristina Zeromskiene
Seconded by Sara Varty
THAT the memorandum regarding Provincial Review of the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan be received for information.
CARRIED
7.NEW BUSINESS
The Committee inquired about the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED)certification status of the Joint Operations Center (JOC).Staff indicated that the
Town would like to obtain a Gold LEED certification which requires extensive
documentation and the project to earn 60-79 points.
The Committee inquired about using clear bags for recycling and black bags for garbage
pick-up during Aurora’s Annual Clean-up Day on April 25,2015.Staff stated that she will
follow-up to see if this can be arranged.
The Committee inquired about if they are involved in educating residents about
environmental issues.Staff stated that the EAC Terms of Reference indicate that the
committee may identify opportunities to implement initiatives for education,outreach,
and public consultation.
The Committee noted that there were complaints during the 2014 Yonge Street Sale in
regards to distributing bottled water and inquired about booking the water truck for 2015.
Staff noted that the water truck is shared by several municipalities and is booked months
in advance.
The Committee inquired about the status of removing phragmites and a Member spoke
about the Arboretum’s trial project for control.
The Committee inquired about the status of the Stronach Eco Park.Staff indicated that
timelines are unknown.
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8.ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Danielle Howell
Seconded by Kristina Zeromskiene
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT BINDING ON THE TOWN UNLESS
ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT A LATER MEETING.
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DELEGATION REQUEST
This Delegation Request form and any written submissions or background information for
consideration by either Council or Committees of Council must be submitted to the Clerk’s office by
the following deadline:
4:30 P.M.ON THE BUSINESS DAY PRIOR TO THE REQUESTED MEETING DATE
COUNCIL/COMMITTEE/ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE:
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PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
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regarding your matter of interest?YES NO
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Legal and Legislative Services
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EAC June 10,2015
Swimming Pool Discharge Environmental Issues
Peter Piersol
same as above
The discharge of residential swimming pool water during maintenance can have an adverse impact on streams and creeks
Christina Nagy-Oh 30-Apr-2015
The discharge of residential swimming pool water during maintenance can have an adverse impact on streams andcreeks in
Aurora.The regulation of these discharges should be addressed,as is done in many other Ontario,Canadian and US
municipalities.
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12.NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION
Councillor Abel requested that staff report back through the Environmental Advisory
Committee and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee on the opportunity to develop
community gardens.
Moved by Councillor Abel
Seconded by Councillor Humfryes
THAT staff report back through the Environmental Advisory Committee and Parks and
Recreation Advisory Committee on the opportunity to develop community gardens.
CARRIED
EXTRACT FROM
COUNCIL MEETING OF
TUESDAY,APRIL 28,2015
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:June 10,2015
TO:Environmental Advisory Committee
FROM:Christina Nagy-Oh,Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives
RE:Town of Aurora’s Corporate Energy Management Plan
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT the memorandum regarding Town of Aurora’s Corporate Energy Management
Plan be received for information.
BACKGROUND
In November 2014,Council approved the attached,Corporate Energy Management Plan
(CEMP)in order to reduce energy use in the municipality.The CEMP was developed to
meet the requirements of Ontario Regulation 397/11-Energy Conservation and Demand
Management Plans (O.Reg.397/11)and staff are in the early stages of implementation of
this Plan.The Plan recognizes that increasing fellow staff awareness and communication
about energy efficiency is a critical first step in reducing the town’s energy use both in the
short and long term.In order to increase staff awareness and communication staff are
developing an Energy Conservation Communications Plan that increases staff awareness of
energy management and conservation programs.Developing the communication Plan will
in turn help satisfy Goal 2 and Objective 4 of the CEMP.Goal 2:Staff commitment to energy
efficiency-Energy efficiency is integrated as part of the day-to-day activities of staff &
Objective 4:Enhance communication,increase engagement and encourage behavioural
modifications to improve energy efficiency.
Staff will periodically be seeking EAC input into specific actions within the Plan as
appropriate.The CEMP is available to staff and the public via the Town’s website (within the
Live tab /Environment and Sustainability bookmark).
ATTACHMENT
Attachment 1 –Town of Aurora’s Corporate Energy Management Plan
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
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Corporate Energy
Management Plan
Attachment 1
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Corporate Energy Management Plan
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CORPORATE ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLAN iii
Contents
Executive summary ..............................................................................................................iv
Introduction .........................................................................................................................6
Development of the CEMP ..................................................................................................11
Energy management in Aurora ..............................................................................................7
Renewables and alternative energy................................................................................8
Vision,Goals,Objectives and Targets ..................................................................................13
Vision ...........................................................................................................................13
Goals and objectives .....................................................................................................13
Actions .........................................................................................................................14
Implementation...................................................................................................................16
Communication and training .........................................................................................16
Updating and reporting on the plan ..............................................................................17
Conclusion...........................................................................................................................18
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INDECO STRATEGIC CONSULTING INC.iv
Executive summary
The Town of Aurora describes the energy
management activities that the Town as a corporation will take over the next 5
years to increase its energy efficiency,reduce its energy consumption,and minimize
its environmental footprint.is
.This vision is supported by three goals and seven
objectives as described below.These goals and objectives are supported by 17
action items that are described on pages 14-15 of this Plan.
Goal 1:Energy efficient assets -Town assets use energy efficiently and effectively within
the Town.
Goal 1 Objectives
1.Review and enhance energy efficiency measures for existing buildings and
equipment.
2.Review and enhance energy efficiency measures for new buildings and
equipment.
3.Reduce energy consumption in Town fleet vehicles.
Goal 2:Staff commitment to energy efficiency Energy efficiency is integrated as part of
the day-to-day activities of staff.
Goal 2 Objectives
4.Enhance communication,increase engagement and encourage behavioural
modifications to improve energy efficiency.
5.Review and enhance measures related to the procurement of energy and
renewable technologies.
6.Support monitoring and tracking measures to evaluate energy efficiency
programs and initiatives.
Goal 3:Systems approach to energy efficiency An integrated/systems approach is taken
when managing energy.
Goal 3 Objective
7.Ensure that energy efficiency policies,targets,and programs are integrated into
the day-to-day function of the Town of Aurora.
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traditional economic sense,and will allow the Town to reduce its greenhouse gas
emissions.This commitment will help the Town of Aurora to manage energy
efficiently and ensure it is part of the day-to-day activities of Town staff.
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Introduction
The Town of Aurora (the
CEMP)provides a roadmap for energy management at the Town of
Aurora.The CEMP describes the energy management activities that
the Town as a corporation will take over the next 5 years to
increase its energy efficiency,reduce its energy consumption,and
minimize its environmental footprint.
North American municipalities are increasingly focusing on energy
as a strategic priority to reduce operating costs,prepare for rising
utility costs,and demonstrate their commitment to long-term
sustainability.In Ontario,the provincial government is allocating
millions of dollars to energy conservation and demand
management (CDM)programs,providing energy consumers with
significant incentives to upgrade their facilities and equipment.
The Government of Ontario has also expressed a commitment to
greening public sector buildings,and developed
under the to advance this goal.Under the
regulation,all public agencies including the Town of Aurora are
required to report their energy consumption and greenhouse gas
(GHG)emissions on an annual basis starting in 2013,and are
required to submit 5-year energy conservation and demand
management plans in 2014.
This Plan is intended to assist the Town in complying with the
corporate energy management planning requirements of Ontario
under the .
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Energy management in Aurora
Prior to the development of the
,the Town has been actively implementing and exploring
energy conservation,as well as environmental and sustainability
opportunities.Several Town plans and strategies support energy
conservation and GHG emission reductions,including the Town of
Aurora Strategic Plan and Corporate Environmental Action Plan
(CEAP).For example,under the CEAP,energy is included as one of
the four key theme areas.These plans and strategies demonstrate
nt to the environment,energy,and
sustainability.They establish relevant goals for the Town,as a
community and as a corporation.
In addition to plans and strategies,the Town has implemented
several retrofits and initiatives related to energy conservati on.For
instance,the Town purchased Bullfrog Eco-Certified Green Power
to offset power usage at Town Hall.Technology upgrades and
energy management retrofits have been completed at the Aurora
Family Leisure Complex (AFLC)and Town Hall,including an upda te
of the HVAC unit at Town Hall to an energy efficient,fully-
automated system,and an upgrade of the compressor at the AFCL
to an Ecohill system,which uses less energy and water to make
and maintain ice for the ice rink.The Town also has been
participating in the Demand Response Program since 2006 in order
to conserve energy during summer months when electricity
demand is at its peak.
Other noteworthy initiatives the Town has completed related to
energy and the environment include:
Installation of 17 Idle Free Zone signs at 6 Town -owned
facilities;
Installation of two electric vehicle charging stations at Town
Hall and the Community Centre;
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Encouraging employees to actively commute to work by
raising awareness of alternative modes of transportation
and providing supporting information (in collaboration wi th
Smart Commute Central York);
LED lights installed in the dressing rooms of the Stronach
Aurora Recreation Complex (SARC)and AFLC;
Installation of LED parking lot lights at the library;
Budget approved to retrofit parking lot lights at AFLC,Town
Hall,and SARC with LED lighting;
Promotion and participation in Earth Hour since 2008,
achieving a Town-wide reduction in electricity consumption
of 14.3%in 2011;
Profile of Town Hall mance by
producing an energy certificate;
Creation of plaques in facilities to highlight energy
management retrofits;
Installation of a Building Automation System Network to
decrease energy usage at Town facilities;and
Approval from Council to build the new Joint Operations
Centre to a LEED Gold standard.
Some of the initiatives described above were identified through
which is a program that identifies additional ways to reduce
corporate elect
The Town has also met the first and second year energy reporting
requirements of by submitting its 2011 and
2012 energy consumption data for all Town facilities.
Renewables and Alternative Energy
The Town of Aurora has also installed 10 kW rooftop photovoltaic
(PV)systems at Town Hall and at the library in June 2013.Both
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projects received approval from the Ontario Power Authority (OPA)
as microFIT rooftop solar PV projects within the Feed-In Tariff
Program.The two PV systems are estimated to generate a total of
20,368 kWh annually combined.
In addition,the Town has received approval from the OPA for a
600kW rooftop PV project at the Stronach Aurora Recreation
Complex.
Building Portfolio Analysis
The Town has recently completed building energy assessments for
several town-owned facilities.The results of the Level I (ASHRAE)
audit of the Cultural Centre and the Building Portfolio Energy
Analysis and benchmarking of five additional Town buildings (as
outlined in Table 1)suggest that a 10-15%improvement in energy
intensity and a 10-15%reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions in the existing building stock are achievable.
Table 1 Estimated energy intensity reductions and GHG emissions savings from measures
identified in energy analysis
Facility Energy intensity
reductions
GHG emissions
reductions
Aurora Community Centre 20%20%
Aurora Public Library 15%15%
Aurora Town Hall 15%15%
Aurora Seniors'Centre 10%10%
Cultural Centre 23%28%
Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex 30%30%
The percentage energy intensity and GHG emissions reductions for
these five facilities was deducted from the total energy
consumption and GHG
from the last reported levels (2011)to determine the overall
targets.All buildings that the Town of Aurora reported under the
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Ontario Green Energy Act reporting
requirements were included in the calculations.
As part of the implementation of this plan,the Town will develop
specific targets for energy intensity and GHG emissions consistent
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Development of the CEMP
The development of the CEMP was guided by a comprehensive
planning process.As outlined in Figure 1,the Town followed a
systematic approach in the development of this Plan that began
with an analysis of the preferred state and concluded with the
development of a draft Plan and Final Plan.The following provides
a summary of the specific activities completed under each step:
Figure 1 Overview of the planning process
Defining the preferred state involved exploring where the Town
of Aurora would like to be with respect to energy management.
The elements of the preferred state were identified through
interviews with staff and an online crowdsourcing activity.The
preferred state helped to inform the CEMP visions,objectives,
and actions.
Identifying the present state involved exploring where the Town
is now with respect to energy management.Energy data analysis;
interviews;walk-through audits of Town facilities;and a review of
projects were among the inputs that were used to identify the
present state.
Developing actions involved identifying actions to help the Town
move towards the preferred state.Actions were identified through
walk-through audits,energy data analysis,interviews,and the
online crowdsourcing activity.They were grouped under the three
goals and were developed to help achieve the seven Plan
objectives.
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Preparing the Draft and Final Plan involved documenting the
results of the planning process.As described in the
,the CEMP will be
reviewed annually and updated every five years.
Inputs to the planning process included:
energy efficiency projects;
Detailed walk-through audit of one Town facility and short
walk-throughs and energy data analysis of five Town
facilities;
Interviews with Town staff (including the CAO,department
directors,managers,and Operations &Maintenance staff);
and,
An online crowdsourcing activity for all staff to provide
input into the energy planning process.
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Vision,Goals and Objectives
Vision
sion for energy management is to establish a culture
of energy conservation,while contributing to a global reduction of
greenhouse gas emissions.
Goals and objectives
goals and seven objectives as described below:
Goal 1:Energy efficient assets -Town assets use energy efficiently and effectively within
the Town.
Objectives
1.Review and enhance energy efficiency measures for existing buildings and
equipment.
2.Review and enhance energy efficiency measures for new buildings and
equipment.
3.Reduce energy consumption in Town fleet vehicles.
Goal 2:Staff commitment to energy efficiency Energy efficiency is integrated as part of
the day-to-day activities of staff.
Objectives
4.Enhance communication,increase engagement and encourage behavioural
modifications to improve energy efficiency.
5.Review and enhance measures related to the procurement of energy and
renewable technologies.
6.Support monitoring and tracking measures to evaluate energy efficiency
programs and initiatives .
Goal 3:Systems approach to energy efficiency An integrated/systems approach is taken
when managing energy.
Objectives
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7.Ensure that energy efficiency policies,targets,and programs are integrated into
the day-to-day function of the Town of Aurora.
Actions
The following actions will help the Town achieve its vision,goa ls
and objectives.These actions should be completed over the 5 -year
timeframe of the plan.
1.Implement all feasible energy efficiency improvements for
existing Town-owned facilities as outlined in Building
Portfolio Energy Analyses and Assessments (Goal 1,
Objective 1).
2.Conduct an audit of the five highest energy consuming
Town-owned buildings (Goal 1,Objective 1).
3.
Silver for all new Town facilities (Goal 1,Objective 2).
4.Continue to implement a Town-wide energy management
system (EMS)(Goal 2,Objective 6).
5.Conduct an assessment of the metering needs of each
Town-owned facility (Goal 2,Objective 6).
6.Explore strategic partnerships with Energy Services
Company (ESCO)to identify and fund energy efficiency
projects (Goal 2,Objective 5).
7.Develop corporate greenhouse gas (GHG)emission targets
and corporate energy efficiency targets (Goal 3,Objective
7).
8.Regularly communicate energy initiatives as part of the
Corporate Environmental Action Plan brand (Goal 2,
Objective 4).
9.Document the savings achieved from energy efficiency
projects and rolling out successful projects (Goal 2,
Objective 6).
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10.Conduct energy efficiency training for staff as required
(Goal 2,Objective 4).
11.Develop consistent guidelines and policies for energy
management (Goal 3,Objective 7).
12.Adopt energy efficiency standards to guide the
procurement of Town-owned equipment (Goal 2,Objective
5).
13.Include general training on energy and energy efficiency as
rocess (Goal 2,Objective 4).
14.Consider opportunities to upgrade Town-owned fleet
vehicles to reduce costs and energy consumption (Goal 1,
Objective 3).
15.Examine opportunities to expand the corporate O&M
preventative maintenance program at Town facilities (Goal
1,Objective 1).
16.Conduct a life-cycle audit of Town-owned infrastructure and
equipment and assess opportunities for energy efficiency
upgrades (Goal 1,Objective 1).
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Implementation
This section provides an overview of communication and
programs the Town will implement to support the implementation
of the CEMP.It also provides an overview of what is required to
update and report on the plan,and the resources required to
implement the plan.
Training and Communications
General energy training should be provided to all Facilities staff to
ensure that they have the knowledge and skills to contribute to
efficient energy management within the Town.
Training may address:
Energy basics (cost of energy,how and where energy is
used);
Lighting and mechanical equipment basics;
Building automation systems and re-commissioning;
Metering,monitoring,and the energy management system;
How to spot energy saving opportunities;
The Town building policies,preventative maintenance
program,and re-commissioning plan;and
The Town
to submit ideas and what types of ideas can be submitted).
More specific training on energy management and energy
efficiency should be provided to Facilities staff responsible for
operating and maintaining specific buildings.This training would
allowing the operator to manage energy more effectively within
individual buildings.
Additionally,project specific training on ener gy should be provided
to operators,as needed,when new equipment or a new piece of
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technology is installed.This includes any updates to the building
and its systems.Training for energy management should be built
into the existing training and orientation process for all new hires.
Communicating about the CEMP and encouraging staff to think
about energy efficiency in their day-to-day activities is one of the
goals of this plan and is fundamental to improving the
management of energy within the Town.This strategy should
involve a combination of tools and initiatives to communicate and
engage the staff.
Progress on the CEMP should also be communicated to the
community so they are aware of the energy initiatives being
undertaken by the corporation.The Town should create an energy
include updates on the CEMP,
progress on corporate energy efficiency initiatives,and information
for residents on energy conservation measures.
Administration,Updating and Reporting on the Plan
It is recommended that the Director of Infrastructure and
Environmental Services (or delegate)be assigned responsibility for
overseeing and monitoring the implementation of the CEMP.In
order to support the implementation of the Plan,it is
recommended that the Town establish an Energy Management
Team (EMT)consisting of the Director of Infrastructure and
Environmental Services,Manager of Engineering,Manager of
Operations,Manager of Facilities and Fleet,Operations Supervisor,
Fleet Supervisor and Program Manager of Environmental Initiatives .
The should be reviewed at
least once a year.As part of the annual review,staff should track
the activities that have been implemented within the calendar year
and track quantitative progress towards identified key performance
indicators .
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Conclusion
There are significant opportunities for the Town of Aurora to
improve the energy efficiency of its buildings,to reduce utility
costs,and to minimize its environmental footprint.
The Town of Aurora can take advantage of these opportunities by
implementing the organizational and technological actions of the
,including:
Assigning appropriate staff resources to oversee and
implement the actions recommended within the CEMP ;
Implementing identified technical measures and conducting
energy audits on buildings with the greatest energy savings
potential to discover further opportunities;
Developing a rigorous and effective monitoring and tracking
system through an EMS and supporting organizational
capacity;
Implementing education,communication,engagement and
training initiatives for staff;and
Developing organizational policies and processes for
implementing the CEMP,tracking progress,and updating
the CEMP.
The Town of Aurora has the motivation and expertise to implement
all of the actions in the CEMP
efficiency will yield significant returns,in the traditional economic
sense,and will allow the Town to reduce its GHG emissions.This
commitment will help the Town of Aurora to manage energy
efficiently and ensure it is part of the day-to-day activities of Town
staff.
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CORPORATE ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLAN 19
providing environmental and energy consulting
to private,public and non-governmental organizations
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7.ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1 (with the exception of sub-items 2,6,12,and 13),and 3 were identified as items not
requiring separate discussion.
Moved by Councillor Kim
Seconded by Councillor Thom
THAT the following recommendations with respect to the matters listed as “Items Not
Requiring Separate Discussion”be 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 April 21,2015
THAT the General Committee meeting report of April 21,2015 be received and the
following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved:
(14)Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 2,2015
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of April 2,2015 be
received for information.
CARRIED
EXTRACT FROM
COUNCIL MEETING OF
TUESDAY,APRIL 28,2015
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TOWN OF AURORA
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING
Wednesday,June 10,2015
7 p.m.
Holland Room
Delegation (b)Klaus Wehrenberg,Resident Pg.1
Re:Item 1 –Extract from Council Meeting of April 28,2015
Re:New Business Motion No.1 re Community Gardens
Additional Information to Item 1 –Extract from Council Meeting of Pg.2
April 28,2015;Re:New Business Motion No.1 re Community Gardens
Item 4 –Correspondence from Tom Chervinsky,Canadians for Clean Pg.7
Prosperity
Re:Garbage to Gold Campaign to Bring Individual Producer
Responsibility to Ontario
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Correspondence from Tom Chervinsky,Canadians for Clean Prosperity,
regarding Garbage to Gold Campaign to Bring Individual Producer Responsibility to
Ontario be received;and
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee provide direction.
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March 2015
Re:Neighbourhood Garden Proposal for (McMahon Park)
Background
Since (Spring 2014),the Town of Aurora has been working with local residents and community
groups to explore the possibility of establishing a new neighbourhood garden on public land.
This neighbourhood garden initiative falls within Aurora’s Official plan of action of “Continue to
support and enhance community planting programs in appropriate locations”.This action
supports both the Community Goal and Natural Environment Goal through the following
objectives:Encouraging an Active and Healthy Lifestyle,Promoting and Advancing Green
Initiatives.
The proposed site for a pilot neighbourhood community garden is McMahon Park.This site has
been identified through discussions with local resident groups.Community gardens can offer
residents a place to meet neighbours;a place to get fresh air and exercise;a place to feel
accomplishment;and most importantly,a place to grow their own food.Community gardens are
important tools towards reducing our carbon footprint by allowing those who choose to live in
urban areas,the opportunity to spend time working with nature by growing food,and being able
to walk or cycle to the garden.
A ‘community garden’is defined as a site operated by volunteers where:
A parcel of land is used for the production of produce for the personal use of its
members,through allotted or shared plots
Demonstration gardening or other instructional programming may be offered
Plots and services such as water,tilling and shared tools are usually provided to
members,in exchange for a fee.
Project Details
Existing community gardens in Aurora have waiting lists,and the proposed neighbourhood
garden at McMahon Park will be designed to meet the increasing need for garden space and
offer the neighbourhood,a place for community members to gather,a sustainable food source,
gardening space,mentoring and educational opportunities,prospect of community partnerships,
joint stewardship of public spaces,while contributing to active and healthy lifestyles.McMahon
Park is a large public space,with areas of high sun exposure and acceptable soil.The project
also intends to maintain the integrity of this public space,by respecting the current layout of the
land and developing the community garden in an underutilized portion of the park,where it will
not disrupt current park uses.
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As a site for a community garden,the park provides both adequate space and conditions ideal
for growing food.The proposed community garden may contain:
Up to 668 m2 of garden space,less during the initial phase (first couple of years)
Fence
Shed
Fruit tree orchard
Community seating area for educational seminars/demonstrations
Proposed Community Garden Development Timeline and Resources
To determine interest in developing a community garden at McMahon Park,in 2014/2015 the
Town of Aurora will be conducting …
A Community interest survey
Public meeting (Date to be determined)
Design of garden space by town staff
Public outreach to follow garden design
Subject to community support for the proposed community garden at McMahon Park and
Council approval,the Town of Aurora will:
Provide in-kind support to the pilot neighbourhood garden site through provision of
compost,mulch,raised beds,access to Parks irrigation
Provide shed and fence
Provide soil testing
Provide horticultural support
Provide insurance
Participate in annual review of garden
There will be a public open house to discuss the Neighbourhood Garden Proposal for McMahon
Park date?.....at McMahon Park from 6-7pm.Come out to ask questions,give your feedback,
and meet some neighbors who garden.
For more information about the proposed community garden at McMahon Park,please contact
905-727-3123 Sara Tienkamp @ ext.3223.
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Resident Survey for Neighbourhood Garden Proposal for (McMahon Park)
***The following Survey is available on line @ https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/McMahonPark
Resident Contact Information (optional)
1)Name:
2)Email address:
3)Phone Number:
4)Do you ⃝Support ⃝Somewhat Support ⃝Not Support
the development of a neighbourhood garden in McMahon Park open to nearby residents?
5)Do you agree with the proposed location of the garden within McMahon Park?⃝yes ⃝no
6)a)Would you be interested in having a garden plot in the Neighbourhood Garden?⃝yes ⃝no
b)Would you prefer a raised garden plot or a plot at grade?⃝at grade
⃝raised
7)Do you have any physical needs we should be aware of when it comes to designing the garden space
e.g.wheelchair or scooter accessibility?⃝yes ⃝no
8)Are you interested in participating in this project?⃝yes ⃝no
9)What would you like included in the garden.(please check all that apply)
o Up to a maximum of 668 m2 of garden space
o Fence
o Shed
o Fruit tree orchard (outside of gardening area)
o Community seating area for educational seminars/demonstrations
10)Please add any additional comments you may have:
There will be a public open house to discuss the Neighbourhood Garden Proposal for McMahon
Park on date?Tbd…..at McMahon Park from 7 –8 pm.
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From:Tom Chervinsky [mailto:tchervinsky@cleanprosperity.ca]
Sent:Monday,March 09,2015 2:53 PM
To:geoff@geoffdawe.com
Subject:Your support for Producer Responsibility
Dear Mayor Dawe,
Thank you for your support of Garbage to Gold,Canadian’s for Clean Prosperity’s campaign to bring
Individual Producer Responsibility to Ontario.We’ve made tremendous progress but need your help to
take it to the next level.
So far,Barrie,Clarington,Ajax and Durham Regional councils have endorsed resolutions calling on the
province to implement Producer Responsibility.If you’re interested in passing a resolution at your
council –please let me know.We can provide a draft resolution,talking points and communications
tools.
As the province moves into a new stage of planning this legislation,we are refocussing our efforts on
engaging as many Ontario voters as possible.To that end,we’re hoping you can help us spread the
word about this important issue and recruit supporters to our petitions.We’ve created a toolkit for
councillors [click here].The toolkit contains 3 different message frameworks for you to choose from –
each with text,a facebook post,a tweet and a petition that you can share with your constituents and
networks via social media,email lists,or newsletters.There is also a more detailed article you can share
with your constituents or the media.I hope you’ll share the message you think will resonate best with
your supporters and help us grow this movement to create jobs,reduce waste and save billions of
dollars.
Thank you
TOM CHERVINSKY
Acting Executive Director
VP Campaigns
T:416.777.2327 |F:416.777.2524
E:tchervinsky@cleanprosperity.ca |@tomchervinsky
CANADIANS FOR CLEAN PROSPERITY
Building a strong economy
cleanprosperity.ca |fb.com/cleanprosperity |@cleanprosperity
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