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AGENDA - Environmental Advisory Committee - 20160204ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 4,2016 7 P.M. HOLLAND ROOM AURORA TOWN HALL PUBLIC RELEASE January 28,2016 TOWN OF AURORA ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA DATE:Thursday,February 4,2016 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 November 5,2015 pg.1 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November 5, 2015,be received for information. 4.DELEGATIONS 5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1.Memorandum from Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives pg.5 Re:Healthy Kids Community Challenge Program RECOMMENDED: THAT the memorandum regarding Healthy Kids Community Challenge Program be received;and Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Page 2 of 3 THAT Environmental Advisory Committee members be encouraged to promote and attend the kick-off event at the Arctic Adventure on Monday, February 15,2016,at the Town Park. 2.Memorandum from Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives pg.20 Re:Correspondence regarding Notice of Filing of Addendum,West Vaughan Sewage Servicing Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study RECOMMENDED: THAT the memorandum regarding Correspondence regarding Notice of Filing of Addendum,West Vaughan Sewage Servicing Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study be received;and THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee provide comment. 3.Memorandum from Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives pg.24 Re:Aurora Earth Week Fair 2016 –Update RECOMMENDED: THAT the memorandum regarding Aurora Earth Week Fair 2016 –Update be received;and THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee provide comment. 6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 4.Memorandum from Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives pg.27 Re:Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)Progress Report 2015 RECOMMENDED: THAT the memorandum regarding Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)Progress Report 2015 be received for information. Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Page 3 of 3 5.Memorandum from Acting Manager of Corporate Communications pg.29 Re:2016 Community Recognition Awards RECOMMENDED: THAT the memorandum regarding 2016 Community Recognition Awards be received for information. 6.Invitation from the Town of Ajax for the Environmental Advisory pg.35 Committees of Ontario Re:2016 Provincial Environmental Advisory Committee Symposium RECOMMENDED: THAT the invitation regarding 2016 Provincial Environmental Advisory Committee Symposium be received for information. 7.Extract from Council Meeting of December 8,2015 pg.36 Re:Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November 5,2015 RECOMMENDED: THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of December 8,2015,regarding the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November 5,2015, be received for information. 7.NEW BUSINESS 8.ADJOURNMENT TOWN OF AURORA ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Date:Thursday,November 5,2015 Time and Location:7 p.m.,Leksand Room,Aurora Town Hall Committee Members:Councillor Mrakas (Chair),Councillor Pirri (Vice Chair),Melville James,Sara Varty,Nancee Webb,and Kristina Zeromskiene Member(s)Absent:Irene Clement,Larry Fedec,and Danielle Howell Other Attendees:Christina Nagy-Oh,Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives,and Samantha Kong,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 Melville James Seconded by Sara Varty THAT the agenda as circulated by Legal and Legislative Services be approved. CARRIED 3.RECEIPT OF THE MINUTES Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 3,2015 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Minutes Page -1 -1 - Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday,November 5,2015 Page 2 of 4 Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Melville James THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of September 3,2015, be received for information. CARRIED 4.DELEGATIONS None 5.MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1.Correspondence from Melville James,EAC Member Re:Proposed Environmental Seminar/Forum Mr.James provided a brief overview of the proposed Environmental Seminar/Forum and the Committee was interested in creating a sub-committee, comprised of Committee members and community members,to organize this event. Moved by Melville James Seconded by Nancee Webb THAT the correspondence from Melville James,EAC Member,regarding Proposed Environmental Seminar/Forum be received;and THAT a working group comprised of three (3)Environmental Advisory Committee members be established to organize the 2016 Community Environmental Forum;and The Environmental Advisory Committee recommend to Council: THAT $1,000 from the 2016 Environmental Initiatives budget be allocated to the 2016 Community Environmental Forum. CARRIED 6.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1.Memorandum from Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives Re:Clean Air Council Declaration Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Minutes Page -2 -2 - Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday,November 5,2015 Page 3 of 4 The Committee inquired about who attended the Clean Air Council (CAC) Summit on the Town’s behalf and if each participating municipality is committed to the same priorities.Staff indicated that Councillor Abel attended the Summit and that each municipality is committed to a set of goals and priorities that are independently established for their own communities. Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Kristina Zeromskiene THAT the memorandum regarding Clean Air Council Declaration be received for information. CARRIED 2.Certificate of Recycling from Ontario Lamp Recyclers Inc. Re:Lamp Recycling Project with Town of Aurora Moved by Councillor Pirri Seconded by Sara Varty THAT the Certificate of Recycling from Ontario Lamp Recyclers Inc.regarding the Lamp Recycling Project with Town of Aurora be received for information. CARRIED 3.Extract from Council Meeting of September 29,2015 Re:Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 3,2015 Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Sara Varty THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of September 29,2015,regarding the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of September 3,2015,be received for information. CARRIED 7.NEW BUSINESS The Committee discussed the City of San Francisco initiative that prohibits the use of plastic water bottles on city property,and inquired about the feasibility of the Town prohibiting plastic water bottles within Town facilities. Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Minutes Page -3 -3 - Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday,November 5,2015 Page 4 of 4 New Business Motion No.1 Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Councillor Pirri The Environmental Advisory Committee recommend to Council: THAT staff be directed to report back to the Environmental Advisory Committee on the feasibility of prohibiting the use of plastic water bottles in Town facilities. CARRIED The Committee discussed David Suzuki’s blue dot program which is a movement for local Canadian municipalities to pass declarations respecting people’s right to live in a healthy environment,to ultimately have provinces pass environmental bills of rights and amend the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. New Business Motion No.2 Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Sara Varty THAT background information be provided to the Committee regarding the blue dot program. CARRIED Councillor Pirri noted that he would be attending an FCM board meeting on November 16,2015,to meet with Members of Parliament. Nancee Webb advised that she would be unable to attend the Trails and Active Transportation Committee meetings and inquired whether another member would attend as an EAC representative.The Committee requested that the meeting date and time be circulated to them by email for consideration. Staff inquired whether a member would attend the Regional Environmental Advisory Committee meeting on November 26,2015,at 6:30 p.m.and Melville James volunteered to attend on staff’s behalf. 8.ADJOURNMENT Moved by Nancee Webb Seconded by Melville James THAT the meeting be adjourned at 7:45 p.m. CARRIED COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE NOT BINDING ON THE TOWN UNLESS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL AT A LATER MEETING. Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Minutes Page -4 -4 - MEMORANDUM DATE:Thursday,February 4,2016 TO:Environmental Advisory Committee FROM:Christina Nagy-Oh,Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives RE:Healthy Kids Community Challenge Program RECOMMENDATIONS THAT the memorandum regarding Healthy Kids Community Challenge Program be received for information;and THAT Environmental Advisory Committee members be encouraged to promote and attend the kick-off event at the Arctic Adventure on Monday,February 15,2016,at the Town Park. Background and Description of Project Windfall Ecology Centre (WEC)is an Aurora based non-profit organization dedicated to building sustainable communities.In January 2014,WEC approached the Town to collaborate on the preparation of a proposal to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (“Ministry”)that,if successful,would enable local delivery of the Ministry’s Healthy Kids Community Challenge with WEC as the Local Project Manager.Prior to project submission WEC and the Town met with numerous community stakeholders who provided proposal support and agreed to participate on the Challenge Steering Committee. The Healthy Kids Community Challenge (the “Challenge”)is a community-led program where partners from different sectors work together to implement activities to reduce and prevent childhood obesity.The Challenge is based on best practice methodology recognized by the World Health Organization for childhood overweight and obesity prevention. In September of 2014,the Town learned that the Challenge proposal was successful and that the Ministry would be providing $525,000 over three years to support implementation of the Aurora Healthy Kids Community Challenge. Project Team A Project Team is established to provide joint project oversight,guide the Local Project Coordinator and provide decision making on major project deliverables and finances to 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,February 4,2016 Item 1 Page -1 -5 - Healthy Kids Community February 4,2016 -2-Challenge Program ensure successful delivery of the program.The Project Team consists of the following individuals: 1.Brent Kopperson,Executive Director,Windfall Ecology Centre 2.Jen Atkinson,Director of Operations,Windfall Ecology Centre 3.Gemma Goldstein,HKCC Program Coordinator,Windfall Ecology Centre 4.Christina Nagy-Oh,Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives,Town of Aurora 5.Laura Sheardown,Financial Analyst,Cash Flow and Investment,Town of Aurora Purpose and Scope of the Project WEC and the Town,along with local community partners will develop and leverage new and existing programs and policies that will encourage positive behavior change in the areas that are known to be key protective factors for childhood obesity (healthy eating, physical activity).These policies and programs will also work to remove the barriers to healthy behavior change and create healthy communities and environments (e.g., schools,workplaces,homes and other community settings). All community-based programs,policies and supports planned and implemented by the Project Management Team and the local partners will support progress towards the government’s commitment to reduce rates of childhood obesity. In Year 1 (2015/16),WEC,the Town,and its local community partners will undertake the following activities: 1.Recruit,train and hire a Local Project Coordinator to lead,coordinate and monitor the planning and implementation of all community activities (e.g.,local programs and/or policies)that will support the themes of the Challenge. 2.Engage,orient and support a local community leader (Mayor Dawe)as the Community Champion who will promote local partnerships and raise public awareness of the community initiatives and activities associated with the project. 3.Conduct a comprehensive Community Needs Assessment to identify the unique needs,gaps,opportunities,resources and assets of a community,and to support the planning and delivery of the project as related to the aforementioned outcomes. 4.Develop the first Theme-Based Action Plan and Project Budget that outlines the programs,policies and supports the community will implement in support of the first theme. Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Item 1 Page -2 -6 - Healthy Kids Community February 4,2016 -3-Challenge Program 5.Implement the first Theme-Based Action Plan,in collaboration with community partners,through the delivery of community-based programs,policies and supports the first theme. 6.Establish and maintain multi-sectoral partnerships and identify existing community resources to leverage that will support the project and contribute to its successful delivery.Part of this process will involve the establishment of a Local Steering Committee to coordinate the planning,delegation and implementation of various activities by each local partner. 7.Attend training sessions provided by the Ministry on various topics intended to educate and support the Recipient and its partners to deliver the project.Sample topics may include best practices for community mobilization and networking, Project budgeting and reporting,marketing and communications,partnership development,evaluation,and other subjects designed to build the Recipient’s capacity. 8.Participate in a baseline data collection process to assist with the identification of health outcome,behavioural,and process indicators for healthy,active living as part of a larger evaluation of the project. In Years 2-3 (2016/17 –2017/18)WEC,the Town and its community partners will develop subsequent Theme-Based Action Plans based on the new themes announced every 9 months by the Ministry.WEC,the Town of Aurora and its community partners will implement these Action Plans to support the new themes and to address the gaps and/or opportunities identified through the Community Needs Assessment. In addition to the implementation of Action Plan activities,WEC and the Town will: 1.Continue to lead,coordinate and monitor the planning and implementation of all community-based activities that support the project,including the ongoing engagement of a community champion and a wide range of local partners operating in multiple sectors. 2.Ensure the ongoing mobilization and engagement of key community partners, and the delegation of Project activities,though the Local Steering Committee. 3.Track,monitor and update the gaps,opportunities,and assets previously identified through the Community Needs Assessment process to ensure they remain current and appropriate to support each new theme of the project. 4.Maintain active involvement and participation in training sessions delivered by the Ministry that are designed to build community capacity to support the project. 5.Participate in ongoing evaluation activities to assist the Ministry in collecting key outcome indicators that will measure the success and impact of the project. Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Item 1 Page -3 -7 - Healthy Kids Community February 4,2016 -4-Challenge Program The selection of these themes will be based on the latest and best available evidence regarding the risk and protective factors that are known to lead to,or prevent,childhood overweight and obesity. WEC and the Town of Aurora will adhere to the following guiding principles: 1.Focus on healthy kids,not just healthy weights.Strategies targeting protective factors for healthy weights –including improving nutrition and increasing physical activity –will benefit all children,regardless of weight status. 2.Focus on positive health messages and not on programs or messages that could increase bias or stigma around weight. 3.Recognize that healthy kids live in healthy families,schools and communities. 4.Support health equity through interventions at the population-level and by targeting at-risk populations. The Ministry is providing funds to the Town of Aurora in the amount of $525,000 over three years to support the project and may also provide additional supports such as communication tools,training and assistance with evaluation.The purpose of these supports is to assist the Recipient and its local partners to plan and deliver community activities as part of the Challenge. The first year’s theme is Physical Activity (“Run.Jump.Play.Every Day.”)The first Action Plan has included items such as a recreation centre food survey,a play day for up to 600 youth,all kids can play outreach (funds children from lower income families to take part in sports clubs,programs and activities).The action plan includes school launch assemblies at 4 -5 schools that have expressed interest in the program.The community launch day for the program will take place at the Arctic Adventure in 2016 on February 15,and we are hoping that many EAC members will be available to take part and get more information about the Programs and partnerships.Please see the attachment for more details of the Action Plan. 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ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 –Letter from York Region Environmental Services Department dated December 29,2015 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 Thursday,February 4,2016 Item 2 Page -1 -20 - Attachment 1 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Item 2 Page -2 -21 - Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Item 2 Page -3 -22 - Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Item 2 Page -4 -23 - MEMORANDUM DATE:February 4,2016 TO:Environmental Advisory Committee FROM:Christina Nagy-Oh,Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives RE:Aurora Earth Week Fair 2016 –Update RECOMMENDATIONS THAT the memorandum regarding Aurora Earth Week Fair 2016 –Update be received;and THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee provide comment. ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 –Correspondence from Mel James dated January 24,2016 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,February 4,2016 Item 3 Page -1 -24 - AURORA EARTH WEEK FAIR 2016 ORGANIZATION FOR THE DAY INFORMATION MEMO DATED JAN 24,2016 Now that the basic planning has been completed and the initial invitations have been sent out it is time to begin the organizing process for the day.We have had several discussions which allowed us to formulate our basic ideas which are: •To educate the residents of Aurora of environmental and energy management issues that affect the region. •To present to the residents and interactive learning experience. •To make the Earth Week activities more meaningful. •To include environmental and energy management issues that affect the inside and outside of buildings. •To showcase the activities of the Town of Aurora and The Region regarding environmental and energy management projects. •To invite all environmental groups and associated companies within the Town and Region. We have booked the Armory for the afternoon and evening of April 20th.Tables,chairs, permits,and a public address system have been booked.The Town is prepared to print Banners for inside and outside the building. The original idea for the organization structure for the Fair is based upon dividing the room into three sections.Each section will have tables for the exhibitors and space for any interactivities with the public.The sections would be: •Environmental groups. •Residential energy management and indoor environmental groups. •Commercial energy management and environmental groups. We expect each exhibitor would provide personnel for their table and have information to provide to the public.The Town could provide banners for some of the environmental groups .We expect the Town,Region and companies would provide their own banners. Jen has volunteered to organize the interactive sessions for the environmental group so she will identify her ideas at our next meeting. I have volunteered to organize the interactive sessions for the energy management and indoor environmental issues.I will be working closely with the energy providers and a Attachment 1 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Item 3 Page -2 -25 - selected number of energy management suppliers and plan to present my ideas at our next meeting. We should discuss what supplies will be required and whether we should provide any handouts or prizes. We will discuss a financial plan for the Fair when we have identified our potential costs. The invitations to the companies identify a $200 participation fee.The number of companies participating should be finalized by the beginning of March so we will be able to create a financial plan then. This document is intended for discussion by the EAC and the sub-committee to assist both in the final planning for the organization required on the day. Prepared by Mel James Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Item 3 Page -3 -26 - MEMORANDUM DATE:Thursday,February 4,2016 TO:Environmental Advisory Committee FROM:Christina Nagy-Oh,Program Manager,Environmental Initiatives RE:Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP)Progress Report 2015 RECOMMENDATIONS THAT the memorandum regarding Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP) Progress Report 2015 be received for information. BACKGROUND The Environmental Advisory Committee provided support and strategic guidance throughout the development of the Town’s Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP).In accordance with the Plan,staff have prepared a progress report outlining the progress made in 2011,2012,2013,2014 and now in 2015 toward achieving the objectives laid-out in the Plan.The following is a listing of CEAP related initiatives that have either been completed in 2015 or which have been approved by Council in 2015.This is the final CEAP progress report for the original version (2010 edition). AIR Goal –Improve air quality by reducing emissions and developing a Climate Change Adaptation Plan. Held first every Electric Vehicle Road Show on Sept.26 at the Town Hall,where residents could ride and drive various electric vehicles,see EV charging station demonstrations and experience riding an e-bike by Bion-X (Action 2.1.3). Participated in a living Wall Pilot project at Town Hall.We were loaned a 4’X 6’ holder full of 3”potted plants for 5 months in order to raise awareness with members of council,staff and residents about the health benefits of plants purifying the air we breathe inside the building.(A2). FIRE (Energy)Goal –Reduce the Town’s overall energy consumption through energy efficiency measures and the use of renewable energy sources. WWF’s National Sweater Day event held for staff in order to promote the new Corporate Energy Management Plan and increase awareness of energy efficiency (Action 2.2.2). Installation of new high efficiency boilers at ACC,saving Energy (Action 2.2.3). Changed lights to LED at SARC,Pool,Armoury and 4 Ice pads (Action 2.2.3). Began Transition of all Town streetlights to LED (Action 2.2.3). 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,February 4,2016 Item 4 Page -1 -27 - February 4,2016 -2-CEAP Progress Report 2015 EARTH (Land)Goal –Plan and manage Aurora’s ecology by protecting wildlife habitat,promoting alternate modes of transportation and utilizing sustainable land use planning. On-going ecological integrity monitoring of the natural heritage areas within 2C development lands (E1). Held annual Litter Clean-up Community Event (Action 2.3.4). Completed and Council endorsed Urban Forest Management Policy (Action 2.3.4). Completed and council endorsed Landscape Standards (Action 2.3.5). On-going:Vegetation Management and Protection initiatives for new subdivision development areas (2.3.6). Planted 1000+shrubs and trees in association with the Neighbourhood Network and local schools on municipal lands (E2). Planted 500+trees and shrubs in the Wildlife Park as a buffer zone to the housing developments in conjunction with TD Canada Trust and local volunteers (E2). Drafted new Site Alterations By-law that combines and supersedes the existing topsoil and fill by-laws.The new By-law involves erosion and sediment controls as well as inspection.Not yet approved by council (E2). Review and update of Tree protection By-law:increased protection of Aurora’s urban forest (E2). Hosted three Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment for e-waste generated by Aurora residents.Collected used textiles for donation (Action 2.3.14). WATER Goal –Reduce corporate water consumption and utilize stormwater management technologies to improve control of stormwater quantity as well as enhance stormwater quality. Replaced Pool lining at the SARC,reducing water loss (W1). Relined water mains reducing water loss and sewer sanitary flooding (W1). Comprehensive Stormwater Management Master Plan (CSWM-MP)approved by LSRCA (W2). 1000 water meters replaced in 2015,increasing accuracy of water usage rates of residents. Provided a Free Compost Give-away Day for Aurora residents. The CEAP Progress Report 2015 will be made available to the public via the Town’s website and printed copies. ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 –CEAP Progress Report Summary Chart Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Item 4 Page -2 -28 - MEMORANDUM DATE:February 3,2016 TO:Environmental Advisory Committee FROM:Anthony Ierullo,Acting Manager of Corporate Communications RE:2016 Community Recognition Awards RECOMMENDED THAT the memorandum regarding the 2016 Community Recognition Awards be received for information. BACKGROUND In the fall of 2015,Council appointed a Community Recognition Review Ad Hoc Committee to review the structure,format and content of the Town’s Community Recognition Awards. Based on the Committee’s recommendations,Council recently approved a revised format for the 2016 Awards that includes a number of new Award categories including the Environmental Award. The Environmental Award is awarded to an individual or organization that has made a significant contribution to the protection,preservation and conservation of our environment and green space in Aurora. In support of the initiative,the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee has requested that the Environmental Advisory Committee assist in promoting the 2016 Community Recognition Awards as well as encouraging the nomination of local businesses or individuals that warrant consideration for the Environmental Award. Detailed information and nomination forms are available at www.aurora.ca/cra. ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 –2016 Community Recognition Awards Nomination Package 100 John West Way Box 1000 Aurora,Ontario L4G 6J1 Phone:905-727-3123 ext.4742 Email:Aierullo@aurora.ca www.aurora.ca Town of Aurora Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Corporate Communications Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Item 5 Page -1 -29 - 2016 COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARDS –CATEGORIES &CRITERIA Friday,March 4,2016. Monday,May 30,2016. VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD • ** YOUTH VOLUNTEER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD • • ENVIRONMENTAL AW ARD • ACHIEVEMENT IN SPORTS AWARD • • • • • ATTACHMENT 1 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Item 5 Page -2 -30 - 2016 COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARDS –CATEGORIES &CRITERIA ARTS AND CULTURE AWARD • • COMMUNITY ORGANIZER/ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR AWARD • GOOD NEIGHBOUR AWARD •one • • • NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AW ARD • GOOD BUSINESS AW ARD • ATTACHMENT 1 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Item 5 Page -3 -31 - 2016 COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARDS –CATEGORIES &CRITERIA ACCESSIBILITY AWARD • CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD Special consi deration may be given to nominees younger than 16 years of age,if the evaluation group deems such a nomination applicable and the nominee meets all other criteria. The evaluation group will give priority to nominations that recognize a nominee’s recent or ongoing activities or contributions to the Town of Aurora.Special consideration may be given to posthumous nominations or to nominees whose activities or contributions occurred more than three (3)years ago,if the evaluation group deems such nominations applicable and the nominee meets all other criteria. Friday,March 4,2016. ATTENTION:JENNIFER NORTON 2016 COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARD NOMINATION ATTACHMENT 1 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Item 5 Page -4 -32 - 2016 COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARDS –CATEGORIES &CRITERIA Friday,March 4,2016. Nominator Organization Category: I Nominate ATTACHMENT 1 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Item 5 Page -5 -33 - 2016 COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARDS –CATEGORIES &CRITERIA Please provide as much information on the nominee as you can as it pertains to the category chosen. ATTACHMENT 1 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Item 5 Page -6 -34 - Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Item 6 Page -1 -35 - Page 1 of 1 7.ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 2 (with the exception of sub-item 2),3,and 6 were identified as items not requiring separate discussion. Moved by Councillor Humfryes Seconded by Councillor Kim 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: 2.General Committee Meeting Report of December 1,2015 THAT the General Committee meeting report of December 1,2015,be received and the following recommendations carried by the Committee be approved: (16)Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of November 5,2015 THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November 5, 2015,be received;and THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee recommend to Council: 1.Correspondence from Melville James,EAC Member Re:Proposed Environmental Seminar/Forum THAT $1,000 from the 2016 Environmental Initiatives budget be allocated to the 2016 Community Environmental Forum. New Business Motion No.1 THAT staff be directed to report back to the Environmental Advisory Committee on the feasibility of prohibiting the use of plastic water bottles in Town facilities. CARRIED EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY,DECEMBER 8,2015 Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday,February 4,2016 Item 7 Page -1 -36 - TOWN OF AURORA ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday,February 4,2016 7 p.m. Holland Room Item 8 –Extract from Council Meeting of January 26,2016 Pg.1 Re:Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (c)Councillor Mrakas;Re:Blue Dot Campaign RECOMMENDED: THAT the Extract from Council Meeting of January 26,2016,regarding Motion for Which Notice Has Been Given (c)Councillor Mrakas;Re:Blue Dot Campaign be received for information. Page 1 of 2 10.NOTICES OF MOTION/MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN (ii)Motions for Which Notice Has Been Given (c)Councillor Mrakas Re:Blue Dot Campaign Main motion as amended Moved by Councillor Mrakas Seconded by Councillor Kim WHEREAS the Town of Aurora understands that people are part of the environment,and that a healthy environment is inextricably linked to the well- being of our community;and WHEREAS as the Town updates its Corporate Environmental Action Plan,it will consider and have regard for the environmental consideration of the Blue Dot Campaign;and WHEREAS the Town,as an environmental steward,respects,protects,fulfills and promotes rights for the benefit of existing and future generations;and WHEREAS the Town is committed to supporting the protection,enhancement and restoration of the environment by fostering education and outreach, collaborating through partnerships,supporting the development of connected communities and reporting progress towards reaching goals; NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Town of Aurora finds and declares that: 1.All people have the right to live in a healthy environment,including: a)The right to breathe clean air; b)The right to drink clean water; c)The right to consume safe food; d)The right to access nature; e)The right to know about pollutants and contaminants released into the local environment;and f)The right to participate in decision-making that will affect the environment. EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY,JANUARY 26,2016 Additional Items for Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday,February 4,2016 Item 8 Page -1 -1 - Council Extract –January 26,2016 Page 2 of 2 2.The Town of Aurora has the responsibility,within its jurisdiction,to respect,protect,fulfill and promote these rights. 3.The Town of Aurora shall specify objectives,targets and timelines and actions the Town will take,within its jurisdiction,to fulfill residents’right to a healthy environment,including priority actions to: a)Ensure infrastructure and development projects protect the environment,including air quality; b)Address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing adaptation measures; c)Responsibly increase density; d)Prioritize walking,cycling and public transit as preferred modes of transportation; e)Reduce solid waste and promote recycling and composting;and f)Establish and maintain accessible green spaces in all residential neighbourhoods;and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Town of Aurora shall forward a copy of this declaration to the provincial government,calling for a public review of the Ontario Environmental Bill of Rights in order to improve the Act and to include recognition that all people have the right to live in a healthy environment;and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Town of Aurora shall forward a copy of this declaration to the federal government calling for the development of federal legislation that recognizes that all people have the right to live in a healthy environment;and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Town of Aurora shall forward a copy of this declaration to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO),and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM),to show support for recognizing the right of all people to live in a healthy environment. CARRIED AS AMENDED Additional Items for Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday,February 4,2016 Item 8 Page -2 -2 -